JP2001327694A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine having a constitution capable of varying figures respectively in plural display parts to execute the total display, which prevents a person watching the plural display parts from getting tired thereof. SOLUTION: This game machine such as a pachinko game or the like comprises display parts 8a, 8b, 8c and 8d capable of varying a group of figures relating to specific figures, and stopping and displaying the combination of the specific figures, a display control part 6 for controlling the variation or the stop of the figures, and a game control part 4 giving a benefit to a player 2 when the group of variable figures are stopped with the predetermined combination of the specific figures. The display control part 6 executes the control to select one stopped combination of specific figures from two or more combinations when the predetermined conditions are established. Thereby the player 2 can have the expectation on the selection of the predetermined combination of specific figures. The total display is executed by using the display parts 8a, 8b, 8c and 8d, which prevents the person watching the display parts from getting tired thereof.

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 display, a display controller, and a game controller.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Many pachinko machines and arrangement ball machines, which are one of gaming machines, display a group of symbols on a liquid crystal display when a game ball enters or passes a predetermined area (for example, a gate or a starting port). Start to fluctuate. Such a variation of the symbol group is hereinafter referred to as “symbol variation”. And after starting the pattern change,
The symbol change is partially stopped and, for example, a left symbol and a right symbol are displayed. If the combination of the left symbol and the right symbol matches a reach symbol (for example, a zigzag symbol), a moving image such as a still image or an animation is displayed as “reach”, and the variation speed is changed for the remaining symbol variation. And so on. The display pattern of the symbol variation performed after reaching the reach in this way is called a “reach pattern”.
The reach pattern in the present specification excludes a reach pattern in a symbol change (so-called re-change) performed after the jackpot is determined.

[0003] A single pachinko machine or the like stores a plurality of reach patterns in order to make the variation in the pattern interesting. The plurality of reach patterns have not only normal reach and super reach but also changes in characters, backgrounds, and the like. Therefore, if the symbol variation is performed according to any of the plurality of reach patterns after reaching the reach, the display variation changes depending on the selected symbol variation, and the symbol variation becomes interesting. When the symbol change is stopped and the middle symbol is displayed, a combination of special symbols (that is, a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol) is displayed on the liquid crystal display. The player who sees the combination of the special symbols displayed in this way can recognize whether the current lottery result is a "big hit" or a "losing". Furthermore, a combination of special symbols (for example, symbol "666" or symbol "777")
In some cases, the player may be able to predict the size of the benefits that will be obtained at the jackpot.

[0004]

However, in a conventional pachinko machine or the like, even if a symbol changes before reaching or a symbol after reaching, it is performed within a certain display area on the display surface of the liquid crystal display. In such a display mode, the player or the like only needs to look at the display area, so that it is not necessary to move the line of sight so much. However, those who are looking at the mode in which the symbol variation is displayed only in the same display area become bored as they become accustomed to the appearance of the symbol variation, even though the variation itself is interesting. The present invention has been made in view of such a point, and it is configured to be able to perform symbol change on each of a plurality of display units, and is provided with an overall display to bore a person who sees the plurality of display units. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that does not allow the user to play the game.

[0005]

Means 1 for Solving the Problems Means 1 for solving the problems are as described in claim 1. Here, the terms described in claim 1 are interpreted as follows. This interpretation applies to the other claims and the detailed description of the invention. (1) “Pattern” refers to special patterns (characters (alphanumeric characters, kanji, etc.), symbols, codes, figures (characters, etc.), images, etc.), ordinary patterns, decorative patterns (background patterns), etc. Or a moving image such as an animation. The “specific symbol” includes at least the symbol used for the lottery, and the “display mode using the specific symbol” includes not only a single symbol but also a combination of specific symbols such as a reach symbol and a big hit symbol. Furthermore, it is the "symbol group" that is composed of a plurality of almost the same specific design or different specific designs arbitrarily.
It is. A specific symbol as an element constituting the symbol group or a combination of predetermined specific symbols may be fixed or may be changed. (2) “Stop” includes not only complete stop but also temporary stop. In addition, in the "stop" state, not only when stationary,
This includes the case where the robot moves in an arbitrary distance range in an arbitrary direction around the reference position. (3) “Privilege” means an advantageous gaming state given to a player. For example, shortening of the symbol fluctuation period (hereinafter referred to as "time reduction"), change of the jackpot probability (hereinafter referred to as "probability fluctuation"), opening and closing of lids, blades, wing pieces, etc. provided in the winning device and gate. There are various aspects or an aspect in which at least two of these aspects are combined.

According to the means (1), a display unit capable of changing a symbol group relating to a specific symbol and stopping the variation to form a plurality of display modes based on the specific symbol, and a display for controlling the variation or stop of the symbol group The game machine includes a control unit and a game control unit that gives a privilege when the changing symbol group forms a display mode based on a predetermined specific symbol and stops. The display control unit is
The symbol group is changed on each of the plurality of display units to form and stop a display mode based on a specific symbol, and a display mode based on any one of the stopped specific two or more specific symbols is selected. Therefore, the player can play the game with a feeling of expectation that a display mode based on a desired specific symbol is selected. In addition, since the entire display using a plurality of display units is performed, the viewer of the display unit is not bored.

[0007]

Means for solving the problem 2 Means for solving the problem are as described in claim 2. Means 2
According to the above, the display unit and the game control unit are provided similarly to the above-described means 1. Among these, the display control unit selects at least one display unit from among the plurality of display units each of which is changing the symbol group. Further, the game control unit gives a privilege when the symbol group fluctuating on the display unit selected by the display control unit forms a display mode of a predetermined specific symbol and stops. Therefore, the player can play the game with an expectation that a desired display section is selected. In addition, since the entire display using a plurality of display units is performed, a viewer of the display unit is not bored.

[0008]

Means for solving the problem 3 Means for solving the problem are as described in claim 3. Means 3
According to this, at the time of selection, the display control unit changes the display mode between the selected state and the non-selected state, and sequentially changes the combination of the display unit and the specific symbol that are the targets of the selected state and the non-selected state. . What is sequentially changed may be only the display section, only the display mode according to the specific symbol, or both. If the display mode is made different between the selected state and the non-selected state, the player can clearly understand which display section or display mode by the specific symbol is selected. Further, since the selected state and the non-selected state are sequentially changed, the player can see while expecting which specific symbol display mode will be finally selected.

[0009]

Means 4 for solving the problem Means 4 for solving the problem are as described in claim 4. Means 4
According to this, the display control unit selects the display mode based on the specific symbol that is advantageous to the player from the display modes based on the two or more specific symbols. Since the display mode based on the specific symbol advantageous to the player is selected from the combination of the two or more specific symbols displayed, the player is more likely to obtain a privilege than when randomly selected. Therefore, the expectation of the player expecting the privilege can be increased.

[0010]

Means for solving the problem 5 Means for solving the problem are as described in claim 5. Here, the term "required condition" described in claim 5 is a condition that can be appropriately set according to the type, date and time, game state, etc. of the gaming machine, and the condition can be fixed during the game. You may change it well. For example, when giving a notice, when a changing symbol group stops at a predetermined specific symbol (for example, a reach symbol), when the reach pattern has changed, when all symbol variations have stopped, All of the conditions that can be set in the gaming machine, such as winning or passing a prize port or a gate, etc., fall under this category. This interpretation applies to the other claims and the detailed description of the invention.

According to the means 5, the display control section increases the number of display sections when a required condition is satisfied. Since the symbol group can be changed in the same manner for the increased number of display portions, the possibility of stopping in the display mode of a predetermined specific symbol increases. Therefore, the expectation of the player expecting the privilege can be further increased.

[0012]

Means for Solving the Problem The means for solving the problem is as described in claim 6. Means 6
According to this, the display control unit changes the number of display units to be increased according to the degree of expectation. For example, the number of display units to be increased as the degree of expectation increases, or the number of display units to be decreased as the degree of expectation increases. Since the player who has recognized the number of display units that change the symbol group can estimate the degree of expectation, the player can play a game while expecting a privilege.

[0013]

Means for Solving the Problem The means for solving the problem is as described in claim 7. Means 7
According to the above, the display control unit changes the size and shape of the display unit corresponding to all or a part of the changed number of display units. By appropriately changing the size and shape of the display unit, it is possible to make it easier to see the change of the symbol group and the display mode of the specific symbol to be stopped and displayed. Therefore, the visibility can be improved as compared with the case where the size and shape of the display unit are not changed.

[0014]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Each of the first and second embodiments is an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine which is one of gaming machines. In each of the embodiments, for simplicity, the “display mode based on a specific symbol” is simply referred to as a “symbol display mode”.

First, a first outline of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The gaming machine of the present invention shown in FIG. 1 has a display group 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d capable of changing a symbol group related to a specific symbol and stopping the variation to form a plurality of symbol display modes, respectively. A display control unit 6 for controlling the fluctuation or stop and a game control unit 4 for giving a privilege to the player 2 when the changing symbol group forms a predetermined symbol display mode and stops. When a required condition is satisfied in the gaming machine configured as described above, the display control unit 6 changes the symbol group on each of the plurality of display units 8a, 8b, 8c, and 8d to form a symbol display mode, and stops. Control is performed to select one of the two or more symbol display modes. Here, the display units 8a, 8
b, 8c and 8d are provided in the display means 8. The display means 8 may be constituted by substantially all of a part (area or area) capable of displaying a symbol for one display (display device) or a plurality of displays, or may be constituted by a part of the part. . Display means 8
May be fixed or changed (addition, exclusion, etc.) during the game.

In the example of FIG. 1, the symbol change is started at the first stage in the display means 8 and then divided at the second stage to form a plurality of display units 8.
The symbols are increased to a, 8b, 8c, and 8d, and the symbol variation is continued, and the symbol variation is stopped in each display unit at the third stage.
Then, of the two or more stopped symbol display modes, one of the symbol display modes is selected in the fourth row by sequentially changing, for example, clockwise (in the direction of arrow D in the drawing), and the selected row is selected in the fifth row. The symbol display mode has been determined. At the time of selection, the display control unit 6 selects, for example, a selected state (a non-hatched part in FIG. 1).
And the non-selected state (the oblique hatched portion in FIG. 1), the display mode is changed, and the symbol display mode to be the target of the selected state and the non-selected state is sequentially changed.

According to the above-described gaming machine, the player 2 can play a game with a sense of expectation that a desired symbol display mode is selected. Also, the display units 8a, 8b, 8
Since the entire display using c and 8d is performed, the viewer of the display unit is not bored. Further, since the display mode is different between the selected state and the non-selected state, the player 2 can clearly understand which symbol display mode is selected. Then, since the symbols to be displayed in the selected state and the non-selected state are sequentially changed, the player 2 expects which symbol display mode is to be finally selected while displaying on the display unit 8.
a, 8b, 8c, 8d.

Next, a second outline of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. Since the gaming machine of the present invention shown in FIG. 2 has substantially the same configuration as that of the first outline, the same elements are denoted by the same reference numerals. In the second overview, the first part is to select a combination of specific symbols in selecting the display part.
Different from the overview. That is, the display control unit 6 includes a plurality of display units 8 a, 8 b, 8 c, 8 each of which is changing the symbol group.
Control is performed to select at least one display unit from among d. In addition, the game control unit 4 performs control for giving a privilege when the symbol group fluctuating on the display unit selected by the display control unit 6 stops in a predetermined symbol display mode.

In the example of FIG. 2, as in the first outline, the symbol change starts at the first stage in the display means 8 and then is divided at the second stage to increase to a plurality of display portions 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d. The symbol change is continued. Then, in the third row, the plurality of display sections 8a, 8b, 8c, and 8d are sequentially changed, for example, clockwise (in the direction of arrow D in the drawing) to select at least one display section, and the display section 8d selected in the fourth row Is determined, and the pattern change is stopped at the fifth stage. At the time of selection, the display control unit 6
For example, the display mode differs between the selected state (the non-hatched display section in FIG. 2) and the non-selected state (the oblique hatch display section in FIG. 2), and the display sections to be selected and the non-selected state are sequentially changed. I will change it. Thereafter, when the symbol group fluctuating on the display unit selected by the display control unit 6 forms a predetermined symbol display mode and stops, the game control unit 4 gives a bonus such as a big hit game to the player 2.

According to the gaming machine described above, the plurality of display units 8
a, 8b, 8c, and 8d, the symbols are changed, so that the player can display each of the display units 8a, 8b,
It can be expected that the desired symbol display mode will stop at 8c and 8d. Further, since the display unit to be determined during the change is selected, a plurality of display units 8a, 8b, 8
The viewers of c and 8d can be expected and tense. Since the entire display is performed in this way, the viewer of the plurality of display units is not bored. Further, since the display mode is made different between the selected state and the non-selected state, the player 2 can clearly understand which display unit is selected. Further, since the display units to be selected and non-selected are sequentially changed, the player 2 looks at the display unit (display unit 8) while expecting that the desired display unit is finally selected. become.

Here, the following embodiments (1) to (4) may be realized respectively. Even in these modes, since the entire display changes, it is possible to prevent the viewers of the display units 8a, 8b, 8c, and 8d displayed on the display unit 8 from getting bored. (1) The display control unit 6 is configured to select a symbol display mode that is advantageous to the player 2 among two or more symbol display modes.
This increases the possibility that the player 2 will get the privilege as compared with the case where the player is arbitrarily selected, so that the expectation of the player 2 expecting the privilege can be further increased. (2) The display control unit 6 is configured to increase the number of display units when a required condition is satisfied. By doing so, it is possible to change the symbol in each of the display units 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d whose number has increased, so that the sense of expectation of the player 2 who expects a privilege for the larger number can be further increased. .

(3) The display control unit 6 is configured to change the number of display units provided in the display means 8 according to the degree of expectation. In this way, the player 2 recognizing the number of the display units performing the symbol change can estimate the degree of expectation, and can play the game while expecting the privilege. (4) The display control unit 6 is configured to change the size of the display unit for all or a part of the display units 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d of the changed number. This makes it easier to see the symbol variation and the symbol display mode in which the symbol is stopped and displayed, so that the visibility can be improved.

[First Embodiment] In the first embodiment, any one of two or more symbol display modes is selected after the symbol variation is stopped. The first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing the appearance of the pachinko machine 10. As shown in FIG. On the game board surface 12 of the pachinko machine 10 shown in FIG. 3, a gate 32 having a gate sensor 58 for detecting a pachinko ball passing therethrough, a passage port 2 through which the pachinko ball can pass.
4, 62, a starting opening 30 having a starting opening sensor 60 for detecting a winning pachinko ball, a large winning opening 34 having a lid 74 configured to be opened and closed by a solenoid 54, a special symbol display 22 and a holding ball as described later. A composite device 14 having multiple lamps 20, 28 and the like, as well as general winning ports, windmills, nails, and the like are appropriately disposed. Below the game board surface 12, operation buttons 48 (operation unit) for giving necessary instructions to the pachinko machine 10, an ashtray 46 for holding cigarette butts, etc., and temporarily storing pachinko balls including prize balls. Lower plate 44, a handle 40 provided with a touch sensor 42 for detecting whether or not the hand of the player 2 is touching, and a sound (sound effect, music, etc.) provided inside the upper plate 38 which is a receiving bowl for award balls. And the like. Also,
Frame opening sensor 3 for detecting opening of glass frame 18 (gold frame)
6 and lamps 16 (light emitters) arranged at appropriate positions according to the game content of the pachinko machine 10 and the like. Further, above the upper plate 38, a ball lending switch 6 for commanding ball lending.
4 and a return switch 72 for instructing return of the prepaid card.

By the way, the passing port 24 provided in the game board surface 12 is provided with a normal symbol display 26 for displaying a normal symbol by changing or stopping the symbol. Normally, the symbol display 26 is composed of one or a plurality of light emitters (for example, an LED emitting green or red light).
And the like, and when the pachinko ball passes through the gate 32, the fluctuation starts and stops when a required period (for example, 10 seconds) elapses. Normally, the symbol is changed by, for example, blinking of a light emitting body. When the blinking light emitter stops in a specific state (for example, a specific LED lights in red),
The lid of the lower starting port 68 is opened for a certain period (for example, 4 seconds). In addition to the lid 74, the special winning opening 34 is provided with a V-zone 56 or a V-zone 56 that enables the jackpot game state to be continued within a required number of times (for example, 16 times) when the pachinko ball wins within the special winning opening period (for example, 20 seconds). , A normal winning port for simply paying out prize balls. In order to detect a winning pachinko ball, a V zone sensor 52 is provided in the V zone 56, and a winning sensor 70 is provided in the normal winning opening. A lower starting port 68 provided with a starting port sensor 66 for detecting a winning pachinko ball is provided below the big winning port 34. The lower starting port 68 has a function equivalent to that of the starting port 30. Each of the starting port 30 and the lower starting port 68 pays out a prize ball when a pachinko ball wins, like a normal winning port.

In FIG. 4 (A), the composite device 14 which is a partially enlarged view of FIG. 3 is a special symbol display 22 capable of displaying the fluctuation or stop of the symbol group, and passes through the gate 32 during the fluctuation of the ordinary symbol. The holding ball lamp 20 for displaying the number of pachinko balls that have been made, the starting port 30 and the lower starting port 6 during the change of the special symbol.
It has a holding ball lamp 28 for displaying the number of pachinko balls (ie, holding balls) that have won the prize 8, and a heavenly winning prize hole 76 (also referred to as a “top hole”) which is one of the normal prize holes. Less than,
The number of pachinko balls that can be recognized by the display of the reserved ball lamp 28 is called “the number of reserved balls”.

The special symbol display 22 uses, for example, a liquid crystal display, and displays a special symbol (specific symbol) composed of symbols such as characters, symbols, codes, figures, and images, a decorative symbol, and the like. The screen of the special symbol display 22 includes at least one display unit, and the number of the display units can be increased or decreased at a predetermined timing. In a normal state, only one display section 80a is displayed on the screen of the special symbol display 22, but in FIG. 4A, a specific variation pattern is read and the one display section 80a is displayed as described later. Display units 80a, 80b, 80
An example in which the image is divided into c and 80d is shown. Each display section 80
In the symbol variation performed in a, 80b, 80c, and 80d, for example, as shown in FIG. 4B, a left symbol group 92, a middle symbol group 94, and a right symbol group 96 are used in order from left to right in the drawing. The left symbol group 92, the middle symbol group 94, and the right symbol group 96 in this example all use ten special symbols composed of the same combination of numerals. The left symbol group 92, the middle symbol group 94, and the right symbol group 96 are arranged such that special symbols are displayed in reverse order. The left symbol group 92,
The colors, sizes, backgrounds, and the like of the special symbols when displaying the special symbols constituting the middle symbol group 94 and the right symbol group 96 are arbitrary. Although a liquid crystal display is used as the special symbol display 22, any display capable of displaying symbols, such as a CRT, an LED display, and a plasma display, may be used. Further, although the normal symbol display 26 and the special symbol display 22 are used separately, the same display may be used for both. Each of the retaining ball lamps 20 and 28 includes one or a plurality of light emitters (for example, four LEDs).

Next, a main control board 100 for realizing a pachinko game by the pachinko machine 10 and a special symbol in response to a display command (for example, a signal including a symbol to be stopped or a variation pattern) sent from the main control board 100. Display 2
A display control board 200 for displaying a symbol in FIG. 2 will be described with reference to FIG.
These main control board 100 and display control board 20
0 is provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 10, for example. In FIG. 5, a main control board 100 corresponding to the game control unit 4 is mainly configured with a CPU (processor) 110. The main control board 100 includes a ROM 112 for storing a game control program and required data (for example, a jackpot value), and an R for storing data such as various random numbers and signals.
AM 114, an input processing circuit 102 that receives signals sent from various input devices and converts it into a data format that can be processed in the main control board 100, receives various operation data sent from the CPU 110, and outputs various types of output devices (for example, solenoids). 5
4) and an output processing circuit 104 for operating the CPU 110
Display control circuit 10 that controls the display (including lighting and blinking) of the luminous body in response to the display data sent from
6. It has a communication control circuit 116 that sends necessary signals to the display control board 200, the frame control board 300, and the like. All of these components are coupled to each other on bus 118.

The CPU 110 executes the game control program stored in the ROM 112 to realize the game by the pachinko machine 10, and the game control program includes a program for realizing a procedure such as a start-up process described later. An EPROM is used for the ROM 112 and a RAM 114
Uses an SRAM, but any other type of memory may be used. Other types of memories include EEPROM, DRA
M, flash memory, and the like. Examples of input devices for the input processing circuit 102 to receive a detection signal or the like include start-up opening sensors 60 and 66, a gate sensor 58, a winning sensor (such as a V zone sensor 52), an operation button 48, or another sensor (a frame opening sensor 36, Touch sensor 42). An output device from which the output processing circuit 104 outputs a signal includes, for example, the solenoid 54 and the like. Display control circuit 1
For example, lamps 1 may be used as a light-emitting body for display
6, a holding ball lamp 20, 28, or a normal symbol display 26. The communication control circuit 116 can also send required data to a hall computer (not shown) if necessary.

Next, a display control board 200 corresponding to the display control section 6 is constituted mainly by the CPU 210, and includes a display control program and necessary display data (for example, display information corresponding to a display command, various fluctuation patterns, etc.). ROM for storing
202, a RAM 204 for storing data such as display commands and display information and input / output signals, a communication control circuit 206 for receiving data sent from the main control board 100 and sending it to the CPU 210, the RAM 204, etc., and pre-stores required symbols. A character generator 212 which is generated when a display command or the like is received, a VDP which displays a processed symbol on the special symbol display 22 upon receiving display information sent from the CPU 210.
(Video Display Processor) 214 and the like. All of these components are coupled to each other on bus 208.

The CPU 210 executes the display control program stored in the ROM 202 and displays symbols on the special symbol display 22. ROM 202 uses EPROM, and RAM
Although a DRAM is used for 204, another type of memory described above may be used. The communication control circuit 206 can send necessary data to a not-shown hall computer or the like, if necessary. Character generator 21
As the design data generated by 2, for example, characters (alphanumeric characters, kanji, etc.), designs (special designs, decorative designs, etc.), still images,
There are moving images (animation etc.) and images. VRAM
Receiving the display information, reads the design data generated by the character generator 212, performs image editing such as color designation and sprite processing, and develops the design data in the VRAM or the palette RAM. Finally, a video signal, a synchronization signal, and the like are output to the special symbol display 22. The display units 80a and 80 are provided by the sprite function realized by executing the sprite processing.
It is possible to easily increase or decrease the number of 0b, 80c, 80d, or change or stop the symbol group.

The frame control board 300 for controlling the operation of various devices in response to a command signal sent from the main control board 100 and other boards are not specifically related to the gist of the present invention. Are omitted from illustration and description.
Examples of the various devices include a launching device that launches a pachinko ball when the handle 40 is operated, and a payout device that pays out a pachinko ball for lending a ball or winning a ball.

In the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above, in order to realize the present invention, the main control board 100
Will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. Here, FIG. 6 shows a procedure of a start-up processing for realizing a winning determination of a pachinko ball with respect to the start-up opening 30, and FIG. 7 shows display units 80 a, 80 b, 80 provided in the special symbol display 22.
The procedure of the symbol variation process for realizing the increase and decrease of c and 80d and the symbol variation is shown by a flowchart, respectively. These processes are all performed by the R of the main control board 100 shown in FIG.
The game control program stored in the OM 112
110 is executed at an appropriate timing (for example, every 4 milliseconds). Since the starting port 30 and the lower starting port 68 function equivalently, the starting port 30 will be described as an example to simplify the description. In an actual pachinko machine, when a pachinko ball wins in the starting port 30 during a symbol change on the special symbol display 22, the symbol change is held up to a predetermined number (for example, four) and the holding ball lamp 28 is turned on. . Then, after finishing the current symbol change, the next and subsequent symbol changes are continuously performed within the range of the number of reserved balls. In this specification, for the sake of simplicity, when the number of reserved balls is 0 (the state where the reserved ball lamps 28 are all off), only one pachinko ball has won the starting port 30 or the like. The description will be made assuming time.

The starting port process shown in FIG. 6 is a procedure that embodies a part of the game control unit 4. First, it is determined whether or not a pachinko ball has won the starting port 30 [Step S1
0]. Specifically, the starting port sensor 60 shown in FIGS.
When a detection signal is received from, it is determined that the winning has been achieved (YES),
If the detection signal is not received, it is determined that no winning is made (NO). If a pachinko ball wins in the starting port 30 (YES), it is determined whether or not to perform a fluctuation display (step S12). Specifically, determination is made based on whether or not the current game state is during a symbol change or a jackpot game. When performing the variable display (YES), various random numbers are read and stored [Step S14]. As the various random numbers, for example, a jackpot determination random number R for determining whether or not a jackpot
A, a jackpot symbol random number RB for specifying a jackpot symbol (combination of required symbols) to be displayed on the special symbol display 22 when the jackpot is determined by the jackpot determination random number RA, and stop after the symbol change is started. The pattern variation random number RC or the like for specifying the display pattern up to the above corresponds.

Based on the various random numbers stored in step S14, a symbol variation process is executed in order to realize a symbol variation including a reach display that can be performed on the way from the start of the symbol variation until the symbol variation is stopped by the special symbol display 22. [Step S1
6]. The symbol variation process is a procedure that embodies the display control unit 6, and will be described with reference to FIG.

The symbol change processing shown in FIG. 7 is realized by sending a required display command from the main control board 100 to the display control board 200. First, step S14 in FIG.
The CPU reads the various random numbers stored in (Step S30), and determines the variation pattern and the number of display units based on the various random numbers (Step S32). The variation pattern is a display pattern for performing symbol variation, and is, for example, the ROM 2 of FIG.
02 and at least two are stored (recorded) in advance in recording means such as the RAM 204 or the like. The configuration of the variation pattern and the number of elements stored in the recording means may be fixed or may be changed during the game. The number of display portions to be displayed on the special symbol display 22 is an arbitrary number of one or more, and when it is one, there is no change. When the symbol variation is performed for each of a plurality of (two or more) display units, data on the variation speed, the variation direction, the stop timing, the order, and the like may be arbitrarily included for each symbol variation and each display unit.

As a method of determining the number of display units in step S32, for example, the number of display units is determined by referring to the first table based on a required random number (specifically, a symbol variation random number RC, a dedicated random number, or the like). The second is based on the method of determining
There is a method of determining the number of display units by referring to a table. Both the first table and the second table are stored in the ROM 20.
The first table defines the relationship between the random number and the number of display units, and the second table defines the relationship between the degree of expectation and the number of display units. In addition, since a specific method of determining the variation pattern is well known, the description and illustration thereof are omitted. If the configuration and the number of elements of the variation pattern are changed in accordance with the degree of expectation, the game state, the date and time, etc., the interest will increase. Furthermore, if the order of the symbols to be stopped when the fluctuation pattern is different is also different,
A person who recognizes the change in the fluctuation pattern may have a sense of expectation for a privilege such as a jackpot.

After determining the variation pattern and the number of display portions in step S32, a display command is sent to the display control board 200, and symbol variation is started for at least one display portion based on the variation pattern included in the display command [ Step S34]. In the example of FIG. 4A, the symbol variation starts with one display unit 80a. The symbol fluctuation includes a normal fluctuation in a mode that simulates a state in which a reel is rotated, a normal / reverse fluctuation in a mode in which the symbol swings in an arbitrary direction around a predetermined position on a screen, and a plurality of symbol groups are substantially synchronized. There is a synchronous variation of a mode in which the symbol group is changed substantially, and an all-symbol synchronous variation of a mode in which the symbol group is changed almost in synchronization. Which variation mode is performed is arbitrary, but if the variation mode is determined according to the degree of expectation, the game state, or the like, the player 2 can be given a sense of expectation. The same can be applied to the following symbol variations.

At an arbitrary stage after the symbol change is started, a specific reach pattern is read as a necessary condition is satisfied, and only when the reach is reached (step S36).
YES), the change of the number of display units is notified (notified) as necessary [step S38], and the special symbol display 2
The number of display units to be displayed almost simultaneously on the second screen is increased (or reduced) [Step S40]. Step S3
The required conditions in 6 are not limited to reaching the above reach, but when performing a notice (notification) such as a jackpot notice, when the reach pattern has changed during the change, and when all the pattern changes have been stopped, The ball may enter or pass through a predetermined area (a winning opening, a gate, or the like).
Alternatively, the required condition may be satisfied when all two or more conditions arbitrarily combined are satisfied. In step S <b> 38, the change in the number of display units may be notified instead of the change in the number of display units. The method of notification is not limited to a mode in which a required symbol is displayed on the special symbol display 22, and a voice or a specific sound effect is output from the speaker 50 or the handle 40 touched by the player 2.
And the chair in which the player 2 sits is vibrated. Alternatively, the notification may be performed by arbitrarily combining these at least two notification modes. In this way, the player 2 can surely recognize that the number of display units changes, and further, the expectation of expecting a privilege is improved by changing the number of display units.

When step S40 is executed, one display section is divided into a plurality of display sections, or the special symbol display 22
The number of the display units is increased by adding a new display unit in addition to the display units displayed in (1). Further, the symbols are changed (or continued) in the increased number of display units. The mode of the symbol variation is arbitrary, and only one symbol variation (for example, middle symbol variation 84) may be performed, or a plurality of symbol variations may be performed synchronously / asynchronously. The player 2 or the like who recognizes that the symbol change has started again after the number of display units has increased starts to look at the special symbol display 22 with a feeling of expecting to obtain a privilege. Can be improved. As for the reach pattern, when the frequency of appearance of a specific reach pattern (for example, super reach, special reach, etc.) is set to a certain rate or less, when the specific reach pattern is changed, the player 2 can have great expectation. it can. In addition, in step S40, the size, shape, and the like of one or more display units may be changed as the number of display units is increased or decreased. This change makes it easier to see the whole, the combination of special symbols, and the like for the plurality of display units.

After the symbols are changed on the basis of the change pattern in each of the display units, the change of the symbols for all (or a part of) the two or more display units is stopped (step S42). By stopping the symbol change, a combination of the special symbols (ie, a symbol display mode) is displayed on each display unit. A plurality of special symbol combinations are displayed on the screen of the special symbol display 22 by the stop of the fluctuation in step S42, but the special symbol combinations are only candidates for the fixed symbols.

Subsequently, until the selection of the combination of the special symbols displayed on each display section of the special symbol display 22 is completed (YES in step S46), a display for selecting any one of the special symbol combinations is performed [step S44]. . In step S44, the timing of stopping the symbol change for the increased number of display units is arbitrary, and the symbol change may be stopped in order, or the symbol change may be stopped almost simultaneously. In addition, in selecting a combination of special symbols, there is a method of arbitrary (random) selection, a method of preferentially selecting a combination of special symbols advantageous to the player 2, and the like.
By displaying the selection process on the special symbol display 22, the player 2 comes to look with a sense of expectation for a privilege. The condition for determining whether or not the selection has been completed in step S46 corresponds to an arbitrary condition such as the lapse of a selection period (for example, 10 seconds), the passage of a pachinko ball through a predetermined area (for example, the gate 32), and the like. . In addition, at the time of selection, the display mode differs between the selected state and the non-selected state,
It is preferable to sequentially change the combination of special symbols to be selected and non-selected. The display modes different between the selected state and the non-selected state include light and dark (shade),
The color, the design other than the special design such as the character, and the frame of the display unit are made different. Further, as the combination of the special symbols to be selected changes, a sound is emitted from the speaker 50 or a light-emitting body such as the lamps 16 is turned on / flashed to further increase the fun.

When the selection is completed in step S46 (YES), the combination of the special symbols selected in step S44 is determined and displayed on the screen of the special symbol display 22 [step S48], and the symbol variation process ends. . Therefore, the player 2 can easily recognize which special symbol combination has been determined as the result of the current lottery. That is, it is possible to recognize whether it is a "big hit" or "losing". In order to allow the player 2 to more easily recognize the specific design, it is more preferable to display the determined specific design by enlarging or coloring it.

Returning to FIG. 6, when the symbol changing process in step S16 is completed, it is determined whether or not a big hit has occurred [step S16].
18]. In the case of the pachinko machine 10 which is less susceptible to extraneous noise and the like and has a high reliability, it is determined whether or not a “big hit” is based on the above-described random number RA for big hit determination. In addition,
Whether or not the special symbol actually stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 22 matches the big hit symbol may be used to determine whether or not a big hit is required. Alternatively, step S20 may be executed without performing step S18 itself. If it is determined to be a jackpot (YE
S), a big hit process is executed to give the player 2 an opportunity to obtain a prize ball [step S20]. The jackpot processing is performed by, for example, closing the lid 74 of the special winning opening 34 for a certain period (for example, 3
(For 0 seconds) to realize a jackpot game such as paying out a prize ball according to the number of pachinko balls that have won the special winning port 34 or the like. Since the specific procedure of the jackpot process is well known, its description and illustration are omitted. On the other hand, if the pachinko ball has not won the starting port 30 in the determination in step S10 (NO), or if the step S1
If the determination in step 8 is "missing" (NO), the start-up opening process is terminated. Before and after the jackpot process, a probability variation process of changing the probability (expectation) of a jackpot in the next and subsequent symbol variations may be performed as necessary.
In this way, it is possible to improve the expectation of the player 2 who expects a big hit in the next and subsequent times.

Next, an example of executing the respective processes shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 and displaying the variation of the special symbol on the special symbol display 22 will be described with reference to FIGS. The example shown in FIGS. 8 to 10 is an example of displaying on the screen of the special symbol display 22, and shows an example of a case of “big hit”. Therefore, the illustration and description of the case of "missing" that occurs many times are omitted for simplicity.

First, the screen of the special symbol display 22 in the initial state (at the time of turning on the power, at the time of resetting, etc.)
As shown in (A), only one display section 80a is provided. When the pachinko ball wins the starting port 30, the left symbol variation 82, the middle symbol variation 84, and the right symbol variation 86 are started almost simultaneously in the display section 80a {Step S34 in FIG. 7}. FIG. 8 (A)
In the example of (1), any symbol change is changed in the downward direction of the screen (arrow D2). Then, when the reach is reached in the middle of the change after the symbol change is started, the notification symbol 88a having the character “reach” is displayed as shown in FIG. 8B.
In the example of FIG. 8B, the left symbol group 92 and the right symbol group 96 are both stopped at the special symbol “8”. When the reach is reached in this way {step S36 in FIG. 7}, as shown in FIG. 8 (C), the player 2 or the like is notified (notified) that the number of display units changes by animation or the like {step S38 in FIG. ｝. In the example of FIG. 8C, the explosion pattern 88b is temporarily
And a character pattern 88c are displayed.

After the notice, the screen of the special symbol display 22 is divided in order to change the number of display sections, and four (plural) display sections 80a, 80b, 80c, 8 as shown in FIG.
The number is increased to 0d and arranged and displayed in a tile shape (Step S40 in FIG. 7). In the example of FIG. 9A, the display unit 80a is arranged at the upper left of the special symbol display 22, the display unit 80b is arranged at the upper right, the display unit 80c is arranged at the lower left, and the display unit 80d is arranged at the lower right. . Display units 80a, 80b, 80
In c and 80d, the middle symbol change 84 is continued. After the middle symbol change 84 is performed for a short time, for example, the display unit 8
The operation stops in the order of 0b → display unit 80d → display unit 80c → display unit 80a.

All display units 80a, 80b, 80c, 8
After the symbol change is stopped at 0d {step S4 in FIG.
2) A special symbol combination determined as a result of the lottery by the current lottery is selected from the special symbol combinations to be stopped and displayed {Step S44 in FIG. 7}. FIG.
In the example of (B), the left symbol group 92,
Each symbol in the middle symbol group 94 and the right symbol group 96 is "8"
Stop at "6" and "8", and the special symbol combination is "86"
8 ". Similarly, the display units 80b and 80
The combination of special symbols in c and 80d indicates that they are "878", "888", and "898", respectively.
Therefore, one special symbol combination is selected from among these four special symbol combinations. In the selection process, the display unit having the selected special symbol combination is made different from other display units. In the example of FIG. 9B, the display unit 80b selected first is displayed relatively bright, and the display units 80a, 80c, and 80d not selected are displayed relatively dark.

Then, the display unit 80 in the selected state is turned, for example, clockwise (in the direction of arrow D4 shown in FIG. 9B).
d → display unit 80c → display unit 80a → display unit 80b. After performing such a selection process only for the selection period, a combination of special symbols determined by the current lottery is displayed {steps S46 and S48 in FIG. 7}.
The example of FIG. 9C indicates that the special symbol combination “888” displayed in the display unit 80c has been selected. In this example, the jackpot was a big hit.
As shown in the example of (A), the character 90 of "big hit" is displayed in large size together with the character pattern 88c and the like {Step S20 in FIG. 6}.

Here, the display may be terminated with the display units 80a, 80b, 80c, and 80d as shown in the example of FIG. 9C, but if necessary, the display unit 80c selected may be more clearly displayed. 10B in the direction of arrow D6 in order to
, The special symbol combination “888” may be displayed on the special symbol display 22 in a large size.
The enlarged display makes it easier to see the special symbol combination, so that the player 2 can easily recognize which special symbol combination has been confirmed.

In the above example, the plurality of display units 80a,
In 80b, 80c, and 80d, all symbol variations are synchronized to synchronize all symbol variations. However, symbol variations may be performed to synchronize some symbol variations, or symbol variations may be performed asynchronously. Even when all the symbol synchronous changes are performed, the symbol display modes to be stopped and displayed may be different in the display units 80a, 80b, 80c, and 80d as described above, or may be the same in at least two display units. Good. If such a display mode is changed according to the degree of expectation, a game state, or the like, it becomes more interesting. Even in these display modes, since the entire display changes, it is possible to prevent the viewer of the display unit from getting bored.

According to the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained. (A1) The display control board 200 (display control unit 6) includes a plurality of display units 80a,
At 80b, 80c, and 80d, the symbol groups are changed to stop the combination of special symbols (symbol display mode).
, And one of the two or more stopped special symbol combinations is selected {see steps S44 to S48 in FIG. 7}. Therefore, the player 2 can play a game with a sense of expectation that a desired symbol display mode is selected.
In addition, since the entire display using the display units 80a, 80b, 80c, and 80d is performed, the viewer of the display unit is not bored. (A2) At the time of selection, the display control board 200 changes the display mode between the selected state and the non-selected state, and sequentially changes the combination of the display unit and the special symbol to be selected and non-selected. {Step S4 in FIG. 7}
4, S46, see FIG. 9 (B)}. By making the display mode different between the selected state and the non-selected state, the player 2 can clearly see which special symbol combination is selected.
Further, since the selected state and the non-selected state are sequentially changed, the player 2 can watch while expecting that a desired combination of special symbols is finally selected.

(A3) The display control board 200 is configured so as to select a combination of special symbols advantageous to the player 2 from a combination of two or more special symbols {see step S44 in FIG. 7}. Since a combination of special symbols advantageous to the player 2 is selected from among the displayed combination of two or more special symbols, the possibility that the player 2 obtains a privilege is increased as compared with a case where the combination is randomly selected. Therefore, the expectation of the player 2 expecting a privilege can be increased. (A4) When the reach is reached (the required conditions are satisfied),
The display control board 200 is configured to increase the number of display units provided on the screen of the special symbol display 22 {see steps S36 and S40 in FIG. 7}. Since the design change is also performed for the increased display unit (see FIG. 9 (A) and the like), the possibility of stopping at the big hit symbol (a combination of predetermined special symbols) is increased. So, considering that you have reached reach,
It is possible to further increase the sense of expectation of the player 2 expecting a privilege.

(A5) The display control board 200 is configured so that the number of display units to be increased is changed according to the expectation (see step S32 in FIG. 7). In particular, since the number of display units increases as the degree of expectation increases, the player 2 that has recognized the number of display units can estimate the degree of expectation and play a game while expecting a privilege. (A6) The display control board 200 is configured so as to change the size or shape of the display unit for all or part of the increased number of display units {see step S40 in FIG. 7}. By appropriately changing the size and shape of the display unit, it is easy to see the pattern fluctuation and the combination of special patterns.
(B), see FIG. Therefore, the visibility can be improved as compared with the case where the display unit is not changed.

[Second Embodiment] In the second embodiment, the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 10 as in the first embodiment, and at least one of a plurality of display units for changing symbols is displayed. This is a mode in which is selected. The second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the configuration of the pachinko machine 10 is the same as that of the first embodiment, and therefore, in the second embodiment, points different from the first embodiment will be described for simplicity of illustration and description. Therefore, FIG.
12, the same elements as those described in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

The difference between the second embodiment and the first embodiment lies in the selection target. That is, in the first embodiment, selection is made for a combination of special symbols,
In the second embodiment, selection is performed on the display unit. In order to realize this mode, a symbol variation process shown in FIG. 11 is executed instead of the symbol variation process shown in FIG. In the symbol change process shown in FIG. 11, after changing the number of display portions to be displayed almost simultaneously on the screen of the special symbol display 22 [Step S
40] Until the selection of the changed number of display units is completed (YES in step S46), display for selecting at least one display unit is performed [step S45]. This selection process is the same as steps S44 and S46 in FIG. 7, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted. Thereafter, when the selection is completed in step S46 (YES), the symbol change is stopped for the display section selected in step S45 [step S4
7] On the screen of the special symbol display 22, the combination of the special symbols is determined and displayed for the selected display unit [Step S48], and the symbol variation processing is ended.

Next, an example of executing the respective processes shown in FIGS. 6 and 11 and displaying the variation of the special symbol on the special symbol display 22 will be described with reference to FIG. The example shown in FIG. 12 is an example of displaying on the screen of the special symbol display 22 similarly to the first embodiment, and shows an example of a case where a “big hit” is obtained.

By increasing the number of display units, the display unit 80 is displayed on the screen of the special symbol display 22 as shown in the example of FIG.
Processes until a, 80b, 80c, and 80d are provided are the same as those in the first embodiment. Thereafter, a display section for displaying a combination of special symbols determined as a lottery result by the current lottery is selected {Step S45 in FIG. 7}. In the process of selecting the display unit, the selected display unit in the selected state is displayed differently from the non-selected display unit in the unselected state. Displaying the display section in such a different display mode and displaying the selection process in the middle are the same as those in the first embodiment (Steps S45 and S46 in FIG. 7). The example of FIG. 12A shows that the display unit 80a is selected first, and the display unit in the selected state is displayed, for example, clockwise (in the direction of arrow D8) from the display unit 80b to the display unit 80d to the display unit 80.
c → the display unit 80a is sequentially changed.

After such a selection process is performed for the selection period only, a display section relating to the combination of special symbols determined by the current lottery is displayed {step S45 in FIG. 7}.
In the example of FIG. 12B, the display unit 80d is selected to continue the remaining middle symbol fluctuation 84, and thereafter, the middle symbol fluctuation 84 is stopped {Step S47 in FIG. 7}. FIG. 12C shows an example of a combination of special symbols when stopped. FIG.
In the example of FIG. 10C, the display unit 80d stops at the special symbol combination “888” and has a big hit. Therefore, at the time of the big hit game, as shown in the example of FIG. The character 90 of "big hit" is displayed {Step S20 in FIG. 6}.

The timing for ending the selection of the display section and the timing for stopping the symbol change are arbitrary, and may be performed before or after each other or almost simultaneously. Regarding the display unit not selected, the timing for stopping the symbol change and whether to display the combination of the special symbols by stopping the symbol change are arbitrary. That is, as shown by the two-dot chain line in FIG. 12C, the middle symbol change 84 may be stopped on some display units (for example, the display unit 80c) to display the special symbol combination. However,
Even if the combination of the special symbols stopped on the display unit not selected is a big hit symbol (for example, “777”), it does not become a “big hit”. Further, the selected display unit 8
In the same manner as in the first embodiment, 0d may be enlarged and displayed almost to the full screen of the special symbol display 22, or all symbols may be synchronously or asynchronously changed.

According to the second embodiment, the following effects can be obtained. (B1) The display control board 200 (display control unit 6) includes a plurality of display units 80a, 80b, 8 each of which performs a symbol change.
At least one of the display units 0c and 80d is selected (see step S45 in FIG. 11), and the combination of special symbols (symbol display mode) is stopped only in the selected display unit {steps S47 and S48 in FIG. See｝. Therefore, the player 2 can play a game with a sense of expectation that a desired display unit is selected. The display unit 80
Since the entire display using a, 80b, 80c, and 80d is performed, the viewer of the display unit is not bored. (B2) From (a2) obtained in Embodiment 1 to (a)
The effect described above up to 6) can be obtained in the second embodiment similarly implemented.

[Other embodiments] The above-described pachinko machine 1
In 0 (gaming machine), the structure, shape, size, material, arrangement, operating conditions, and the like of other parts are not limited to the above-described embodiment. For example, each of the following embodiments to which the above embodiment is applied may be implemented. (1) In the above embodiments, the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 10. Instead of this form, a game machine other than a pachinko machine (for example, a slot machine, an arrangement ball machine, a sparrow ball game machine, a video game machine, etc.) having a display unit, a display control unit, and a game control unit The present invention can be applied to the same manner. Even in the case of the other gaming machines, the symbols can be changed on the plurality of display units, respectively, so that the entire display is performed so that a person who looks at the plurality of display units is not bored.

(2) In each of the above embodiments, the display control board 200 (display control section 6) reads a specific reach pattern, and displays the special symbol display on the screen when the reach is reached. The number is increased or decreased {Step S36 in FIG. 7}. Instead of this mode, the number of display units may be increased or decreased according to the degree of expectation. For example, in step S36 shown in FIG. 7, it is determined whether or not the current degree of expectation is within a predetermined range. The degree of expectation means a scale indicating a possibility that a privilege is given, for example, 0% to
It corresponds to any of the ranges of 100%. "Predetermined range"
May be any one of values within a range of 0% to 100%, for example, or may be a fixed range or a range that changes according to a game state or the like. The required condition is satisfied only when the current degree of expectation is within the predetermined range (YES), and the number of display units is increased or decreased (step S40). By doing so, a person who recognizes that the number of display units has increased or decreased can estimate the degree of expectation, and can play a game while expecting a privilege.

(3) In each of the above-described embodiments, the medium symbol variation 8
4. For example, step S40 in FIG. 7, FIG.
See (A)｝. Instead of (or in addition to) this mode, the number of display units is changed before reaching, and at least one display unit displays two or more symbol variations among the left symbol variation 82, the middle symbol variation 84, and the right symbol variation 86. It is good also as a structure performed almost simultaneously. For example, symbol fluctuations as shown in FIG. 8A are displayed on display units 80a, 80b, and 80 shown in FIG.
The modes performed in steps c and 80d correspond to the modes. Even with this configuration, since the entire display changes, it is possible to prevent the viewer of the display unit from getting bored.

(4) In the first embodiment, the selection of the special symbol combination (symbol display mode) is realized by the selection of the display unit. {Steps S44, S46 in FIG. 7, FIG.
See (B)｝. Instead of (or in addition to) this form, a special symbol combination may be arbitrarily (or regularly) selected and combined from all the special symbols to be stopped and displayed, regardless of inside or outside of the display unit. Good.
For example, in the example of FIG. 9B, combining the middle symbol group 94 with respect to each of the display units 80a, 80b, and 80c results in “678”, which is a special symbol combination. It is desirable to combine special symbols that are advantageous to the player 2 at the time of selection. When various selection methods are applied in this manner, a combination of special symbols desired by the player 2 is obtained, so that the expectation of the player 2 expecting a privilege can be improved.

(5) In each of the above embodiments, a plurality of display units 80a, 80b, 80
c and 80d are displayed {for example, step S40 in FIG.
See FIG. 9 (A). Instead of (or in addition to) this embodiment, at least one display unit may be displayed on a display other than the special symbol display 22, and a plurality of displays may be displayed on the special symbol display 22 and other displays almost simultaneously. A configuration may be adopted in which a part is displayed. By displaying the display unit that focuses on the display device that is easy to see in this way, it is possible to attract the player 2 to interest. Further, the number of display units is not limited to four, and may be an arbitrary number of two, three, five or more.

(6) In the first embodiment, when a combination of special symbols (symbol display mode) is selected, one selected state is selected, and other special symbol combinations are set to a non-selected state {FIG. Step S44, see FIG. 9 (B)}. This is the same in the second embodiment for selecting the display unit (see step S45 in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12A). Instead of (or in addition to) this form, a combination of two or more special symbols may be selected. Alternatively, a plurality of selection states may be initially set, and the number of selection states may be gradually (in stages) gradually reduced. Furthermore, while increasing or decreasing the number of selected states within the period of symbol fluctuation,
The configuration may be such that the number of selected states is one (or a predetermined number) finally. In this way, if the number of selected states is large, the possibility that the combination of special symbols desired by the player 2 and the display section are included is increased, and the expectation of the player 2 expecting a privilege can be increased.

(7) In the first embodiment, after the symbol change is stopped in all the display units 80a, 80b, 80c, 80d {see step S42 in FIG. 7, FIG. 9 (B)}
A special symbol combination to be determined is selected {see step S44 in FIG. 7, FIG. 9 (C)}. In place of (or in addition to) this form, the symbol variation is continued on at least one display unit, the symbol variation is already stopped, and the special symbol combination to be determined from the special symbol combinations displayed on the display unit May be selected. FIG. 9 (A), FIG. 9 (B)
In the example of, the middle symbol change 84 is continued only on the display unit 80a, and a selection is made from a combination of special symbols displayed on the display units 80b, 80c, and 80d. This reduces the number of special symbol combinations that can be selected,
In particular, in the case where a combination of special symbols linked to the privilege is included, the sense of expectation of the player 2 expecting the privilege can be further increased.

(8) In each of the above embodiments, only special symbols are applied as specific symbols capable of forming a symbol display mode (see FIGS. 7 and 9). Instead of this form, only the ordinary symbol may be applied as the specific symbol, or both the special symbol and the ordinary symbol may be applied as the specific symbol. Further, another symbol (for example, a fourth symbol such as a chance symbol) used for the lottery may be applied as the specific symbol. Such a variety of symbols can be displayed as a whole, and the viewer of the display unit is not bored. Furthermore, when the target of the specific symbol is changed (switched) at an arbitrary timing, the interest is further increased.

[0070]

According to the present invention, the design can be changed on each of the plurality of display units, so that the person who views the plurality of display units by displaying the entire display is not bored.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing a first outline of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically showing a second outline of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing the appearance of the pachinko machine.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the appearance of the multifunction peripheral and the configuration of a symbol group.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a main control board and a display control board.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a starting port process.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a symbol variation process.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a display example on a special symbol display.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a display example on a special symbol display.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a display example on a special symbol display.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a symbol variation process.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a display example on a special symbol display.

[Explanation of symbols]

 2 player 4 game control unit 6 display control unit 8 display means 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d display unit 10 pachinko machine (game machine) 22 special symbol display unit 80a, 80b, 80c, 80d display unit 82 left symbol change 84 middle Symbol fluctuation 86 Right symbol fluctuation 90 Big hit display 92, 94, 96 Symbol group (specific symbol) 100 Main control board (game control section) 110, 210 CPU 112, 202 ROM 114, 204 RAM 200 Display control board (display control section) 212 Character generator 214 VDP

Claims (7)

[Claims] A display unit configured to change a symbol group related to a specific symbol and stop the variation to form a plurality of display modes based on the specific symbol; and a display control unit configured to control a variation or stop of the symbol group. A game control unit that provides a privilege when the symbol group that fluctuates forms a display mode according to the predetermined specific symbol and stops. The display control unit includes a plurality of display units. A gaming machine that fluctuates a symbol group to form and stop a display mode according to the specific symbol, and selects any one of the stopped display modes according to the specific symbol. 2. A display unit which fluctuates a symbol group relating to a specific symbol and stops the variation to form a plurality of display modes by the specific symbol, and a display control unit which controls a variation or stop of the symbol group. A game control unit that provides a privilege when the fluctuating symbol group forms a display mode according to the predetermined specific symbol and stops, wherein the display control unit fluctuates the symbol group. Selecting at least one display unit from among the plurality of display units, wherein the game control unit displays the symbol group fluctuating on the display unit selected by the display control unit according to the predetermined specific symbol. A gaming machine that provides the above benefits when stopped after forming. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control unit changes a display mode between a selected state and a non-selected state at the time of selection, and sets the display mode to a target of the selected state and the non-selected state. A gaming machine that sequentially changes the display mode according to a display unit or a specific symbol. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control unit selects a display mode based on a specific symbol that is advantageous to the player among display modes based on the two or more specific symbols. Gaming machine. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control unit increases the number of the display units when a required condition is satisfied. 6. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the display control unit changes the number of display units to be increased according to the degree of expectation. 7. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the display control unit changes the size or shape of the display unit on all or a part of the changed number of display units.