JP2003062171A - Game machine and method for controlling the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which increases amusement of a game, makes it easy to recognize a bonus game being played presently and attracts the interest of a player by renewing a method for giving a bonus to the player. SOLUTION: The game machine is provided with a display for the matrix representation of a symbol display area and a controller 50. The controller 50 starts the bonus game when a bonus symbol is displayed continuously by X columns on a display area. When the bonus game is started, selectable specific symbols are displayed in all the display areas of the X columns displaying the bonus symbol to select an optional symbol from among them. Then, based on the selected specific symbol in a plurality of display areas, a bonus to be given to the player is decided.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention displays a symbol in a plurality of display areas and determines a prize to be awarded to a player based on the arrangement of the symbols, a game device control method, a program, and a computer-readable computer. Recording medium

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A slot machine is a typical example of a gaming machine in which a symbol to be displayed in each of a plurality of display areas is determined by a random value and a winning is determined based on the arrangement of the symbols on the display.

[0003]

In the above conventional slot games, generally, when a predetermined number of symbols are arranged from the leftmost column, a bonus based on the arrangement is given to the player. There are many. Therefore, the player is not satisfied with the gaming device that gives a bonus by such an existing method, and since it is difficult to understand that the player has entered the bonus game, it is required to introduce a new gaming device.

An object of the present invention is to improve amusement of a game by making a new method of giving a bonus to a player, to easily recognize that a bonus game is being played, and to attract the interest of the player. An object of the present invention is to provide a game device, a game device control method, a program, and a computer-readable recording medium.

[0005]

(1) According to the present invention, a display for displaying a matrix of symbol display areas in which a plurality of types of symbols are changed and displayed, a predetermined program is executed, and the display contents of the display are displayed. According to a program, the controller causes a variable display of symbols on the display, determines a symbol to be displayed in each display area from a plurality of types of symbols including bonus symbols, and displays each symbol. The prize to be given to the player is determined based on the arrangement of the symbols displayed in the area, and when the bonus symbols are continuously displayed in the X columns on the display area, the bonus symbols are displayed in all the display areas of the X columns. Display a selectable specific symbol, and based on the selected specific symbol in the multiple display areas, It is characterized in that to determine the bonus to be given to ya.

In the gaming device of the present invention, when the bonus symbols are continuously displayed in the X columns in the display area, the specific symbol is displayed in all the display areas of the X columns in which the bonus symbols are displayed, and the symbols are displayed. The bonus is determined by the selection. In other words, not only the bonus symbols but the display areas of all the X columns are targeted for bonus acquisition.
Therefore, the player expects many bonus symbols to be displayed in succession, which enhances the entertainment property and increases the X value.
Since the symbols in the display areas of all the columns are specific symbols, it is easy to recognize that the bonus game is being played.

The controller may allow the player to select a specific symbol. In this way, by allowing the player to select the bonus by himself, the content of the bonus depends on the will of the player, so that it is possible to attract the interest of the player and enhance the entertainment.

Further, the controller may select a specific symbol.

The specific symbol may be the same mark as the bonus symbol. As a result, the bonus symbols appear to spread in the display area around the bonus symbols continuously displayed in the X columns, and the player's interest can be attracted.

(2) The present invention comprises a display for displaying a matrix of symbol display areas in which a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed, and a prize to be given to a player based on the arrangement of the symbols displayed in each display area. In the slot machine to be determined, if the bonus symbols are included in the plurality of symbols and the bonus symbols are displayed continuously in the display area in X columns, the display area of all the X columns in which the bonus symbols are displayed. And an image processing unit for displaying a selectable specific symbol, and a determining unit for determining a bonus to be given to the player based on the selected specific symbol in the plurality of display areas.

In the slot game of the present invention, when the bonus symbols are continuously displayed in X columns in the display area,
The specific symbol is displayed in all the display areas of the X column in which the bonus symbol is displayed, and the bonus is determined by selecting the symbol. In other words, not only the bonus symbols but the display areas of all the X columns are targeted for bonus acquisition. Therefore, the player expects many bonus symbols to be continuously displayed, and as the entertainment property increases, the symbols in the display areas of all the X columns become specific symbols, so that the bonus game is being played. It becomes easy to recognize.

(3) A game device control method of the present invention includes a display for displaying a matrix of symbol display areas in which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed in a varying manner, and a controller for controlling display contents of the display. In a method for controlling a gaming device, a step of displaying a variable symbol on a display, a step of determining a symbol to be displayed in each display area from a plurality of types of symbols including a bonus symbol, and a display in each display area Determining the prize to be given to the player based on the arrangement of the symbols, and when the bonus symbols are continuously displayed in the X columns on the display area, the bonus symbols are selected in all the display areas of the X columns. The step of displaying the possible specific symbols is based on the specific symbols selected from the multiple display areas. Te is characterized in that it comprises the steps of determining the bonus which gives the player a.

In the gaming machine control method of the present invention, when the bonus symbols are continuously displayed in the display area in X columns, the specific symbols are displayed in all the display areas in the X columns in which the bonus symbols are displayed, The bonus is determined by selecting the symbol. In other words, not only the bonus symbols but the display areas of all the X columns are targeted for bonus acquisition. Therefore, the player expects many bonus symbols to be continuously displayed, and as the entertainment property increases, the symbols in the display areas of all the X columns become specific symbols, so that the bonus game is being played. It becomes easy to recognize.

The controller may allow the player to select a specific symbol. In this way, by allowing the player to select the bonus by himself, the content of the bonus depends on the will of the player, so that it is possible to attract the interest of the player and enhance the entertainment.

Further, the controller may select a specific symbol.

The specific symbol may be the same mark as the bonus symbol. As a result, the bonus symbols appear to spread in the display area around the bonus symbols continuously displayed in the X columns, and the player's interest can be attracted.

(4) In the program of the present invention, in a display for displaying a matrix of symbol display areas in which a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed, a step of performing variable display of symbols, and a plurality of types including bonus symbols Of the symbols to be displayed in each display area, determining a prize to be given to the player based on the arrangement of the symbols displayed in each display area, and continuously arranging X columns on the display area. When the bonus symbol is displayed, the step of displaying the selectable specific symbol in all the display areas of the X columns in which the bonus symbol is displayed, and based on the selected specific symbol of the plurality of display areas, And a step of determining a bonus to be given to the player.

(5) A computer-readable recording medium of the present invention is characterized in that the above program is recorded.

By causing a computer to execute such a program and the program recorded in the recording medium, the effects as described in the explanation of the above-mentioned gaming machine and the controlling method of the gaming machine can be obtained. That is, when the bonus symbols are continuously displayed in the display area in X columns, the specific symbol is displayed in all the display areas in the X columns in which the bonus symbols are displayed, and the bonus is determined by selecting the symbol. By doing so, the player expects many bonus symbols to be displayed in succession, the entertainment property is enhanced, and it is easy for the player to recognize that the bonus game is being played.

[0020]

Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same elements will be denoted by the same reference symbols, without redundant description.

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing a slot machine (game device) 10 of the present embodiment. The slot machine 10 includes a main display 20 for digitally displaying a slot game on the lower side of the housing 40.
The second part for digitally displaying the sub game above the
A display 30 is provided. The main display 20 and the second display 30 are both liquid crystal displays, and the main display 20 is a touch screen.

In front of the lower side of the main display 20,
A coin insertion section 22 for inserting a medium such as a medal or a coin (hereinafter, collectively referred to as a “coin”) and a bill insertion section 23 for inserting a bill are provided. The player can play the slot game with either coins or bills. Of course, the game may be played only with either coins or bills. In addition, a coin receiving portion 42 for the player to receive paid out coins is provided at the bottom of the housing 40.

Further, six push buttons are arranged in front of the coin slot 22. These are provided in a known slot machine, and start buttons 2 for instructing the start of rotation of symbols in order from the right.
4, BET button 25 to instruct BET, MAX to BET from the remaining credits up to the maximum number (eg 30)
BET button 26, REPEAT BET to BET as many times as last time
There are a button 27, a collect button 28 for confirming coins acquired in the game, and a payout button 29 for instructing payout of coins. Further, two selection buttons 31 and 32 used for the game developed on the second display 30 are provided on the left side of the coin insertion portion 22 in the drawing.

FIG. 2 shows the slot machine 10 of this embodiment.
2 is a block diagram showing a controller 50 that controls the processing of FIG. 1 and various actuators electrically connected to the controller.

The controller 50 has a CPU 51 for controlling various controls and a main memory 5 as a storage means for storing programs and data required for a slot game.
2 and main display 2 with video RAM
An image processing circuit 53 for controlling the display content of 0, a hopper driving circuit 54 for controlling the hopper 44 for paying out accumulated coins to the player, and a second memory as a storage means for storing programs and data necessary for the sub game. 55,
An image processing circuit 56 having a video RAM and controlling the display content of the second display 30 is included.
In addition, I / O is provided between the CPU 51 and each actuator.
Ports etc. are arranged appropriately.

The main memory 52 has a ROM area and a RAM area. In the ROM area, a module for executing a slot game, a program including a module for a bonus game, and data for an image of a symbol. And at least are included. On the other hand, in the RAM area of the main memory 52, variable data such as the BET number and the credit number of the player are written. Similarly, the second memory 55 has a ROM area and a RAM area,
Programs and data related to the sub game are written in the ROM area. Further, the main display 20 has a built-in touch sensor 21, and the player can input various information by touching the screen of the display.

Further, the CPU 51 has a coin sensor 45 for detecting the insertion of a coin and a start button 2
4, BET button 25, selection buttons 31, 32, etc. are connected via a bus. Although not shown, various buttons, bill sensors, etc. are also connected to the controller 50. Further, the hopper 44 and the coin sensor are housed in the housing 40 shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a display screen of the main display 20. In the present embodiment, the main display 20 is provided with a total of 15 display areas in which a plurality of symbols are to be displayed in 3 rows and 5 columns. In addition, the reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn are rotated, and the symbols selected when the reels are stopped are displayed areas A1 to A3.
Image processing is performed so that the images are displayed in B1 to B3, C1 to C3, D1 to D3, and E1 to E3.

Below the respective display areas, the remaining credits, the number of effective lines (LINES), the number of BETs on each line, LINE BET, and the total number of bets made by the player TO this time.
TALBET, the dividend the player has won in this game (WO
N), etc. are displayed. Further, on the main display 20, a PAY TABLE key 61 for instructing to display a pay table showing the amount paid to the player and a HELP key 62 for requesting advice when the game method etc. are unknown are displayed. ing. When the player touches these keys 61 and 62, they are detected by the touch sensor 21, and a pay table and an explanation of the operating method are displayed on the screen, respectively.

FIG. 4 is a symbol table 64 showing the symbols displayed on each reel. The information of the symbol table 64 is stored in the main memory 52.
The alphabet in the table indicates the type of each symbol. In the display area of the main display 20, images are formed as if symbols were drawn on the reels in the order shown in the symbol table 64. In addition, for example, "H" shown on the fifth reel 1
Indicates a bonus symbol.

Next, the control method of the slot machine of this embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

First, the control of the slot machine 10 until the bonus game is started will be described with reference to FIG.

When the slot machine 10 is activated, the CP
The U 51 accesses the main memory 52 and transfers information regarding the basic screen of the slot game such as the frame forming the display area and the PAY TABLE key 61 to the image processing circuit 53.
In the image processing circuit 53, these pieces of information are temporarily stored in the video RAM.
After being stored in the main display 20, it is displayed on the main display 20.
As a result, the slot machine 10 is ready for the player to play the slot game. The following processing is performed by the CPU 51 executing the module relating to the slot game of the program stored in the main memory 52.

Step 101 (hereinafter, the step is "S")
Abbreviated), the CPU 51 of the controller 50 is BE
Wait for T. BET can be performed with credits remaining, and the player instructs the number of BETs by using any of the BET button 25, MAXBET button 26, and REPEATBET button 27.

After the BET is completed, when the player presses the start button 24 (S102), the main display 2
At 0, the reel starts to rotate (S103). Specifically, the CPU 51 that receives the start signal from the start button 24 controls the image processing circuit 53 to perform the image processing as if the actual reel is rotating. When the player presses the MAXBET button 26 or the REPEATBET button 27, the reels start to rotate without pressing the start button 24.

After the reels start to rotate, the CPU 51
A random number is generated by the program of the main memory 52, and a stop position of each reel, that is, a symbol to be displayed in each display area is determined according to the value (S10).
4). Note that the lottery based on such a random number table may be performed at any timing. For example, start button 2
The lottery may be carried out when 4 is pushed, or the lottery may be carried out again each time the BET button is pushed.

Next, the CPU 51 controls the image processing circuit 53.
To stop each reel on the main display 20 (S105). At this time, it may be set so that one symbol is always displayed in each display area, or the symbol may not be displayed or only a part of the symbol may be displayed depending on the random number value. You may set it so that it exists. In this embodiment, in each display area,
Only one symbol should be displayed.

Next, the CPU 51 determines whether or not the bonus symbols are continuously arranged in X columns (X is 3, 4, or 5 in this embodiment) (S106). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the bonus symbols indicated by the symbol “H” in FIG. 4 are continuously arranged in threes, fours, or fives in order from the leftmost reel. If the bonus symbols are not arranged in a row for X consecutive rows, the slot game ends and the main display 20 displays, for example, "GAME OV".
ER ”is displayed.

On the other hand, when the bonus symbols are lined up continuously in X columns, the bonus game is started (S10).
7). FIG. 7 shows a display area A of the main display 20.
Bonus symbol 7 in three consecutive rows on 1, B2, C3
It is a figure which shows the state in which 0 was displayed. Here, the bonus symbol is a tent pattern.

Here, the bonus symbols 70 are continuously displayed in three columns from the leftmost column of the display area on the main display 20, but the present invention is not limited to this and, for example, the bonus symbols 70 from the second column from the left are 3 columns. The bonus symbols 70 may be displayed continuously in columns, and the bonus symbols 70 may be displayed arbitrarily in X columns in the display area.

FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing a control method of the slot machine 10 in the bonus game. The following processing is performed by the CPU 51 executing the module related to the bonus game of the program stored in the main memory 52.

When the bonus game is started, first, C
The PU 51 controls the image processing circuit 53 as an image processing means to display a specific symbol selectable by the player in the display area of all three columns in which the bonus symbols are displayed (S).
201).

FIG. 8 shows the bonus symbol 7 in FIG.
It is a figure which shows the state in which the specific symbol was displayed on the display area of all three columns in which 0 was displayed. The specific symbol is the same mark (tent) as the bonus symbol, A1,
The display area other than B2 and C3 changes to a tent. Although the same tent as the bonus symbol is displayed here as the specific symbol, other symbols such as an elephant and a lion may of course be used.

In the present embodiment, the case where the bonus symbols 70 are continuously displayed in three columns in the display area is shown. However, for example, when the bonus symbols 70 are continuously displayed in four columns, all four columns are displayed. A selectable specific symbol is displayed in the display area of.

Further, the specific symbols that can be selected are displayed in the display areas of all the three columns in which the bonus symbols 70 are displayed. As shown in FIG. 6, the bonus symbols 70 are displayed in a straight line in one line. This may be the case only, or may be the case where the bonus symbols 70 are continuously displayed in three columns without being displayed in one line on a straight line.

In S201, after displaying the specific symbols 70 in the display areas of all the three columns where the bonus symbols are displayed, the CPU 51 causes the player to select an arbitrary specific symbol 70 (S202). At this time, for example, a display prompting a selection instruction is displayed on the display area of the display 20. In addition, the player can select any of the specific symbols 70 by touching the display 20. Incidentally, C
The PU 51 may be selected based on the random number value obtained by the program in the main memory 52.

When the specific symbol is selected in S202,
The CPU 51 determines the content of the bonus based on the random number value obtained by the program of the main memory 52 as the determining means (S203), changes the selected symbol into a display showing the content of the bonus, and gives the player a bonus (S204). Examples of the contents of the bonus include displaying a number indicating a payout, a character indicating a shift to a sub game executed on the second display, and the like. Further, the content of the bonus corresponding to each display area in which the specific symbol is displayed may be determined at the time when the symbol is selected as described above,
It may be decided before selection.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing that the player has touched the display area B1 to display a payout.
In this embodiment, the display area B1 touched by the player
A number indicating the payout is displayed on the specific symbol 70, and coins or the like corresponding to the number are paid to the player. here,
The player may select the symbol only once or may select it a plurality of times.

By determining the contents of the bonus as described above, not only the bonus symbols but the display areas of all the X columns are targeted for bonus acquisition, so that the player can continuously display many bonus symbols. Expectations for entertainment are enhanced. Further, since the symbols in the display area of the X column are changed to the specific symbols, it becomes easy to recognize that the bonus game is being played.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11, a preferred embodiment of the program according to the present invention and a computer-readable recording medium in which the program is recorded will be described.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing each module of the program 80 of the present embodiment, and FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a CD-ROM (recording medium) 90 in which the program 80 is written.

The program 80 includes a main module 130 for controlling processing, a slot game module 140 for processing slot games, a bonus game module 150 for processing bonus games,
It is included.

Further, the slot game module 140
Includes at least a display area forming module 141, a reel rotation module 142, and a symbol determination module 143.

The display area forming module 141 forms a display area on which a symbol is displayed on the display. The reel rotation module 142 rotates and displays the reel on the display. The symbol determination module 143 determines a symbol to be displayed in each display area based on a random number table. By executing these respective modules by the computer, the respective processes of S101 to S107 of FIG. 5 in the slot machine 10 can be executed.

In the bonus game module 150,
At least a specific symbol display module 151, a symbol selection module 152, and a bonus content determination module 153 are included.

The specific symbol display module 151 displays a selectable specific symbol in all the display areas of the X column in which the bonus symbols are displayed. The symbol selection module 152 allows the player to select an arbitrary symbol from the selectable specific symbols. The bonus content determination module 153 is for determining the content of the bonus given to the player in accordance with the selected symbol. When the computer executes these modules, the processes of S201 to S204 of FIG. 6 in the slot machine 10 can be realized.

In this way, the above-mentioned program 80 and CD-ROM obtained via the communication network such as the Internet.
Program 80 recorded in a recording medium such as ROM 90
A personal computer or personal digital assistant (PDA; Pe
rsonal Digital Assistants) can be installed on various computers to install the above slot machine 10
A game similar to can be realized.

The image data such as symbols and characters necessary for realizing the game, the pay table, the correspondence table of the bonus contents in the bonus game, and the like may be incorporated in the program 80, or other than the program. It may be installed on your computer from any source. In addition to the modules shown in FIG. 10, the program 80 may include any module necessary for the processing performed by the slot machine 10.

The recording medium may be of any type as long as the computer can read the written information. For example, a magnetic disk such as a floppy (registered trademark) disk, an optical disk such as a DVD, and a semiconductor memory device are applicable.

Although the invention made by the present inventor has been specifically described based on the embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. For example, instead of displaying a rotatable reel, the symbols in each display area in the vertical direction may be independently rotated. In addition, by rotating the mechanical reel with the symbol displayed around it,
The symbols may be variably displayed in the display area on the display.

Further, the lottery of symbols displayed in the display area may be performed based on the random number value obtained by the random number generator, instead of using the random number value obtained by the program.

Further, a controller is provided for each of the main display and the second display to be a separate body, or C for game display on each display.
You may prepare PU. Further, the main display and the second display may be any type such as CRT, plasma type, organic EL and the like.

The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the above slot machine. For example, the above slot game may be executed on the liquid crystal screen of a pachinko machine, or a game device (for example, a pachi-slot) of a type provided with a stop button for the player to stop the reels.

[0064]

As described above, according to the present invention,
With a new way to give players bonuses,
It is possible to enhance the entertainment of the game, easily recognize that the bonus game is being played, and attract the player's interest.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing a game device (slot machine) of the present invention.

2 is a block diagram showing a controller that controls processing of the slot machine of FIG. 1. FIG.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a display screen of a main display.

FIG. 4 is a symbol table showing symbols displayed on each reel.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a method of controlling the slot machine until the bonus game is started.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a method of controlling a slot machine during a bonus game.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a state in which bonus symbols are displayed continuously in three columns on the display area of the main display.

FIG. 8 is a view showing a state in which selectable specific symbols are displayed in all three columns of display areas in which bonus symbols are displayed.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing that a payout display has been performed by the player touching the display area B1.

FIG. 10 is a configuration diagram showing each module of the program of the present invention.

11 is a diagram showing a computer-readable recording medium (CD-ROM) in which the program shown in FIG. 10 is recorded.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 ... Slot machine, 20 ... Main display, 2
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Touch sensor, 22 ... Coin insertion part, 23 ... Banknote insertion part, 24 ... Start button, 25 ... BET button, 3
0 ... Second display, 31, 32 ... Selection button, 40
... case, 42 ... coin receiving part, 44 ... hopper, 45 ... coin sensor, 50 ... controller, 52 ... main memory,
53 ... Image processing circuit, 54 ... Hopper drive circuit, 55 ... Second memory, 56 ... Image processing circuit, 70 ... Bonus symbol, 80 ... Program, 90 ... CD-ROM (recording medium), 130 ... Main module, 140 ... Slot game module, 150 ... Bonus game module, A1 to A3, B1 to B3, C1 to C3, D1 to D
3, E1 to E3 ... Display area.

Claims (11)

[Claims] 1. A controller comprising: a display for displaying a matrix of symbol display areas in which a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed; and a controller for executing a predetermined program and controlling display contents of the display. According to the program, causes the display to variably display the symbols, determines the symbols to be displayed in the display areas from among a plurality of types of symbols including bonus symbols, and displays the symbols in the display areas. The prize to be given to the player is determined based on the displayed arrangement of the symbols, and when the bonus symbols are continuously displayed in the display area in X columns, all the X columns in which the bonus symbols are displayed are displayed. Display a specific symbol that can be selected in the area, and select the previous symbol from multiple display areas. Based on the specific symbol, the gaming device and determines the bonus to be given to the player. 2. The controller causes the player to select the specific symbol.
The gaming device described. 3. The game device according to claim 1, wherein the controller selects the specific symbol. 4. The game device according to claim 1, wherein the specific symbol is the same mark as the bonus symbol. 5. A display for displaying a matrix of symbol display areas in which a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed,
In a slot machine that determines a prize to be awarded to a player based on the arrangement of the symbols displayed in each display area, a bonus symbol is included in the plurality of symbols, and X columns are continuously arranged in the display area. When a bonus symbol is displayed by means of an image processing means for displaying a selectable specific symbol in all of the display areas of the X columns in which the bonus symbol is displayed, the specific symbol selected from a plurality of display areas. A slot machine that determines a bonus to be given to the player based on the above. 6. A method for controlling a game device, comprising: a display for displaying a matrix of symbol display areas in which a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed; and a controller for controlling display contents of the display, wherein: A step of performing variable display of the symbols, a step of determining the symbols to be displayed in the display areas from among a plurality of types of symbols including a bonus symbol, the symbols displayed in the display areas Determining the prize to be given to the player based on the arrangement of, and when the bonus symbols are continuously displayed on the display area in X columns, the bonus symbols are selected in all the display areas on the X column. Displaying a possible specific symbol, and selecting a feature selected from a plurality of display areas. Based on the symbol, a control method of a game apparatus which comprises the steps of: determining a bonus to be given to the player. 7. The controller causes the player to select the specific symbol.
A method for controlling the described gaming machine. 8. The method of controlling a gaming device according to claim 6, wherein the controller selects the specific symbol. 9. The method of controlling a gaming device according to claim 6, wherein the specific symbol is the same mark as the bonus symbol. 10. A display for displaying a matrix of symbol display areas in which a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed, a step of displaying the symbols variably, and a step of displaying a plurality of types of the symbols including a bonus symbol. Determining the symbols to be displayed in each of the display areas, determining a prize to be given to the player based on the arrangement of the symbols displayed in each of the display areas, and consecutive X columns on the display areas. When the bonus symbol is displayed on the display screen, the step of displaying the selectable specific symbol in all the display areas of the X columns in which the bonus symbol is displayed, and in the selected specific symbol of the plurality of display areas, A step of determining a bonus to be given to the player based on Beam. 11. A computer-readable recording medium on which the program according to claim 10 is recorded.