JP2003205089A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable even a player who does not know the arrangement of character patterns to easily estimate stop patterns before stopping pattern change in a game machine which changes the patterns including the character patterns and numerical patterns and displays them. <P>SOLUTION: A Pachinko machine as the game machine includes a display device 4, a start port switch 17 and a controller 20. The display device 4 displays the plurality of patterns 10 including the character patterns and the numerical patterns and the switch 17 detects prize-winning in the start port by a game ball 6. The controller 20 changes and displays the patterns 10 in the display device 4 and stops them when the switch 17 detects the prize-winning in the start port. The controller 20 also changes-over the change speed of the patterns from a first speed (high) to a second speed (low) before stopping the change of the patterns. The controller 20 also enlarges and displays the numerical pattern of at least one pattern 10 which is changed at the second speed. By the enlargement, the numerical pattern changing at the second speed is easily seen. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

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

[0002]

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

[0003] For example, in the case of a pachinko machine in which three symbol rows of left, middle, and right are set, and the symbol variation is stopped in the order of the left symbol row, the right symbol row, and the middle symbol row, in all symbol rows Design fluctuations are started simultaneously at the first speed. 7, from the start of fluctuation
When 8 seconds have passed, first, only the symbol fluctuation speed in the left symbol row is switched to the second speed. After the predetermined number of symbols are variably displayed, the symbol variation in the left symbol column is stopped. When a few seconds have passed from this stop, the symbol fluctuation speed in the right symbol row is switched to the second speed. After the predetermined number of symbols are variably displayed, the symbol variation in the right symbol column is stopped. When several seconds elapse from this stop, the symbol fluctuation speed in the middle symbol row is switched to the second speed. After the predetermined number of symbols are variably displayed, the symbol variation in the middle symbol sequence is stopped. Then, when the symbol combination displayed on the display device when the symbol variation in all the symbol rows is stopped is a predetermined jackpot combination, a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player based on that combination. Occurs.

As the pattern displayed on the display device, there are many numerical patterns due to conventional conventions and display limitations due to the structure of the device. For example, when each of the numerical symbols “0” to “9” is set as a symbol, when the symbol variation stops, the state where the same numerical symbols are lined up along the jackpot line (for example, 777) is the jackpot. It becomes a combination. Further, in many pachinko machines, it is set so that the numerical symbols are variably displayed with a certain regularity (for example, in ascending order or descending order) in each symbol row. Therefore, by looking at the symbol displayed when the changing speed is switched in the predetermined symbol sequence, it is possible to infer the stop symbol based on the symbol. A predetermined number (eg 3
Numerical symbols added (subtracted) become stop symbols. In this way, if the stop symbol can be inferred, the presence or absence of the reach game state or the big hit game state can be grasped at the time of switching the variable speed before that without waiting for the symbol variable stop. From an early stage, the player's expectation for the occurrence of the reach game state or the big hit game state is increased.

On the other hand, recently, with the adoption of a liquid crystal display or the like, a variety of displays on a display device have become possible, and there is a demand for enhancing the game property (for example, the production of the reach game state). Therefore, there are cases where character designs are adopted as designs. On the other hand, in the symbol consisting of only the character symbol, unlike the symbol consisting of only the numerical symbol, the stop symbol cannot be inferred as described above unless the arrangement of the character symbols (the order in which they are displayed in a variable manner) is remembered. Therefore, in addition to the character design, the numerical design is used as the design.

[0006]

However, in a pachinko machine using a design consisting of the character design and the numerical design described above, the numerical design is merely an auxiliary one, and the reach game state is produced by the character design. It is displayed in a small size so as not to interfere with. For this reason, it is more difficult for the player to see the numerical symbols than the symbols consisting only of the numerical symbols. There is a problem that the numerical design attached to guess the stop design does not function as intended. As a result, the player who does not understand the arrangement of the character symbols stops when he / she misses the numerical symbols at the time of the symbol fluctuation at the second speed, especially when switching from the first speed to the second speed. I can't guess the design. When this happens, the second
While the symbols are changing at the speed of, there is a risk that the interest of the game may be impaired because the player may not be able to hold an expectation for the occurrence of the reach game state.

Therefore, the present invention has an object to provide a gaming machine in which a symbol including a character symbol and a numerical symbol are variably displayed, and a stop symbol can be easily guessed.

[0008]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a display device for displaying a symbol including a character symbol and a numerical symbol, and a game situation detection for detecting a game situation changing according to a player's operation. Means, display control means for displaying and stopping the symbols on the display device in accordance with the detection result of the game situation detecting means, and the variation speed of the symbols before stopping the variation of the symbols by the display control means, In a gaming machine provided with a fluctuating speed changing means for switching from a first speed that is difficult to identify a symbol to a second speed that is easy to identify, the display control means fluctuates at a second speed by the changing speed changing means, Enlarged display means for enlarging and displaying at least one numerical symbol is included.

Here, the character design means an image other than the numerical design, and representative characters include characters in the story. Further, the difference between the first speed and the second speed is that the former is a speed at which the symbols fluctuate so fast that it is difficult (including indistinguishable) to identify individual symbols with the naked eye. , The latter refers to the speed at which the symbols fluctuate so slowly that it is easy to identify individual symbols without paying special attention.

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

[0011]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An embodiment in which a gaming machine of the present invention is embodied as a pachinko machine will be described below with reference to the drawings.
As shown in FIG. 1, a game board 2 having a game area 1 is incorporated in the pachinko machine. Starting area 3, special symbol display device (hereinafter simply referred to as "display device") in the game area 1
4 and a special winning opening 5 are provided respectively. Starting port 3
Has a passage (not shown) for the game ball 6 and a blade 3a for narrowing or widening the entrance of the passage.

The display device 4 is located above the starting port 3 and has a screen 4a composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD). As the screen 4a, a CRT, a dot matrix, a light emitting diode (LED), an electroluminescence (EL), a fluorescent display tube, or the like may be used instead of the LCD. Although various types of images are displayed on the screen 4a, there are a background and a plurality of symbol strings as a part thereof. The background is a landscape with a sense of perspective, for example, a seaside scenery,
It is not limited to this.

As a plurality of symbol columns, a left symbol column 7, a middle symbol column 8 and a right symbol column 9 are displayed, but other number of symbol columns may be displayed. Each symbol row 7 to 9 is composed of a plurality of types of symbols. As shown in FIG. 3, each symbol includes a character symbol Fc and a numerical symbol Fn surrounded by a round frame. Character patterns Fc include those having high relevance to the background and those having low relevance to the background. For example, when the landscape is a seaside scenery, sea creatures are highly relevant and sea creatures other than sea creatures are highly relevant. FIG. 2 shows a plurality of types of symbols 10a to 10m according to this embodiment. For the design 10a, the Thai design is used as the character design Fc, and the Arabic numeral "0" is used as the numerical design Fn. In the design 10b, the coelacanth is used as the character design Fc, and the Arabic numeral "1" is designated as the numerical design Fn.
I am trying. In the design 10c, the earth is the character design Fc, and the Arabic numeral "2" is the numerical design Fn.
Similarly, symbols 10d, 10e, 10f, 10g, 10
h, 10i, 10j, 10k, and 10m are ammonites, lures, flying fish, takotsubo, squid, boots, marlin, canned food, and tie as character designs Fc, and Arabic numerals “3”, “4”, “5”, "6",
"7", "8", "9", "10", and "11" are numerical symbols Fn, respectively. Incidentally, the design 10a described above
When it is not necessary to distinguish 10 m to 10 m, these are simply described as “design 10” (see FIGS. 1 and 3).

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

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

On the display device 4, the symbol variations of the symbol columns 7 to 9 are started all at once on the basis of the winning of the game ball 6 to the starting opening 3. In each of the symbol columns 7 to 9, the numerical symbols Fn are incremented one by one, that is, 0, 1, 2, 3, ..., 10, 11
Is displayed in the order of. Alternatively, the numerical symbols Fn may be variably displayed one by one in descending order, or may be variably displayed in any other order (provided that they have regularity). As the fluctuation speed, a speed (hereinafter referred to as “first speed”) that is so high that it is difficult to identify the symbol 10 (including indistinguishability) and a speed that is slow enough to easily identify each symbol 10 Two types of speed (hereinafter referred to as "second speed") are set.

In each of the symbol columns 7 to 9, the symbols are variably displayed at the first speed from the start of the symbol fluctuation until just before the fluctuation stop. The fluctuating speed is switched to the second speed immediately before the fluctuation stop. The number of symbols that fluctuates from this switching to the stop of fluctuation is predetermined. This number is usually 2, 3, or 4, and is "3" in this embodiment. In principle, this number is the same for any of the symbol rows 7 to 9. However, this is not limited to the case where the reach operation described below is performed in the middle symbol row 8, and may be more than "4". The timing of switching from the first speed to the second speed is different for each of the symbol rows 7 to 9. The switching timing in the left symbol column 7 is a time point when a predetermined time (for example, about 5 to 8 seconds) has elapsed from the start of symbol fluctuation. Right pattern row 9
The switching timing in is the time when several seconds (for example, about 1 to 2 seconds) have elapsed from the stop of the symbol fluctuation in the left symbol column 7. The switching timing in the middle symbol column 8 is a point when several seconds (for example, about 1 to 2 seconds) have passed from the symbol fluctuation stop in the right symbol column 9.

The symbol variation stops in the order of the left symbol column 7, the right symbol column 9, and the middle symbol column 8. When the fluctuations of all the symbol columns 7 to 9 are stopped, the symbols that are displayed (hereinafter "stop symbol")
The combination of) is a predetermined combination of big hits (specific display result, hereinafter referred to as "big hit combination"), that is, a combination of the same stop symbols when the same kind of stop symbols are lined up along the big hit line. (For example, squid “7”, squid “7”, squid “7”). When the combination of the big hits is established, the special electric auditors work and the big hit game state as a special game state advantageous for the player comes, that is, more prize balls can be obtained. In addition, as described above, it is necessary to determine the presence / absence of “big hit gaming state” with the variation stop mode of the symbol 10 on the display device 4 as “lottery”.
Also called.

Further, the pachinko machine is in the reach game state prior to the big hit game state. Here, the reach game state means a state immediately before the big hit game state, for example, the symbol fluctuation of the right symbol column 9 is the left symbol column 7 on the big hit line.
Stop at the symbol 10 of the same type as the stop symbol, and then if the symbol fluctuation in the middle symbol column 8 stops at the symbol 10 of the same type as the symbol at the left and right symbol columns 7, 9 Including the state that becomes a big hit combination. Further, when the symbol fluctuation is stopped, it integrally fluctuates in a manner of a combination of big hits, and if it finally becomes the big hit game state if stopped at the symbol 10, the state during the fluctuation is also the reach game state. include. This is what is usually called a full rotation (all designs) reach.

In the reach game state, each of the above-mentioned symbol rows 7
In addition to the symbol variation in 9 to 9, a plurality of types of reach actions (reach actions) are displayed on the screen 4a. This type is also called a reach type (reach pattern). In this embodiment, "normal reach", "super reach", and "special reach" are set for each character as the reach pattern. In "super reach" and "special reach", while the character symbol Fc in the symbol 10 performs a predetermined reach operation,
In "normal reach", the character pattern Fc does not reach. The reach operation differs between "super reach" and "special reach". The expected value for the big hit game state occurrence is set to a higher value toward the rear side in the above-mentioned three types of reach patterns. Furthermore, the above-mentioned "full rotation reach" is also included in the reach pattern.

It has already been explained that the symbol variation in each of the symbol columns 7 to 9 is started based on the winning of the game ball 6 to the starting opening 3 and the lottery is carried out. However, during the lottery and the jackpot gaming state occurs. When the game ball 6 further wins in the starting opening 3, the lottery for that is more accurately, if the big hit game state occurs after the end of the variable display being performed at that time. After the end, if the big hit game state does not occur, it is performed after the end of the variable display. That is, the lottery is suspended (standby). The maximum number of times this hold is determined for each model of pachinko machine. Although the maximum number of holding times is set to four in the present embodiment, it is not limited to this. As shown in FIG. 1, in the display device 4, above the screen 4a, L
A holding lamp 11 including an ED and a light bulb is incorporated. The number of holding lamps 11 is the same as the above-described maximum number of holding times (four in this case). The hold lamp 11 is turned on each time a lottery is held, and is turned off each time a lottery corresponding to the hold is performed.

The special winning opening 5 is located below the starting opening 3, and includes a winning area 12, a shutter 13, and a special winning opening solenoid (hereinafter simply referred to as "solenoid") 14. A V zone 15 opens at the center of the winning area 12,
Passages 16 are open on both left and right sides. Solenoid 14
Is driven and coupled to the shutter 13, and the excitation causes the shutter 13 to be tilted to open the winning area 12, and the demagnetization causes the shutter 13 to stand up to close the winning area 12. Passing the game ball 6 through the V zone 15 is a condition for reopening the winning area 12. Therefore, the winning area 12
If the game ball 6 that has won the prize passes through the V zone 15, the prize area 12 is closed and then opened again. The winning area 12 is repeatedly opened. However, there is a limit to the number of times of repetition, and after the predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times) is repeated, as a general rule, the winning area 12 is not opened and the jackpot gaming state ends.

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

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

Next, the operation and effect of the pachinko machine of this embodiment having the above-mentioned structure will be described. The flowchart of FIG. 4 shows a routine for storing the values of various counters in the memory each time the game ball 6 wins the starting opening 3 among the processes executed by the control device 20. The flowcharts of FIGS. 5 and 6 show a routine for controlling the operation of the special electric auditors product based on the calculation result in the storage processing routine. Further, the flowcharts of FIGS. 7 and 8 show a subroutine executed in the special electric auditors product control routine. The processing of these routines is performed by the counter group and the passage determination flag Ft.
It is executed based on. The counter group includes a hold counter Ch, a round counter Cr, a winning counter Ce, an internal random number counter, a miss reach random number counter, left / middle / right symbol counters, and a reach type counter.

The hold counter Ch is for counting the number of times the lottery is held, and is "0", "1", "2",
The values of "3" and "4" are taken in order. Ch = 0 means that the status is not reserved or during the lottery. The round counter Cr is for counting the number of rounds, and the winning counter Ce is for counting the number of winning game balls 6 in the winning area 12 based on the detection result of the count switch 19. The internal random number counter is for determining the occurrence of the big hit game state, and the out-reach random number counter is for determining the out-reach. Each of the symbol counters on the left, middle, and right, the symbol columns 7 to 9
In order to determine the stop symbol etc., the reach type counter is for determining the type of reach operation. Here, the out-reach by the out-reach random number counter means a state in which the combination of the big hits is not finally obtained after the above-mentioned reach game state. The counter C
The initial values of r and Ce (values when the pachinko machine is powered on) are both “0”. The passage determination flag Ft is used to determine whether or not the gaming ball 6 has passed the V zone, and is set to "0" when the passage is not detected by the V zone switch 18, and the passage is detected. Is set to "1". The initial value of the passage determination flag Ft is “0”.

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

Subsequently, in step S40, the hold lamp 11 corresponding to the value of the hold counter Ch is turned on. In step S50, each value of the internal random number counter and the out-reach random number counter is acquired, and the out-of-court symbols are acquired for each of the symbol rows 7 to 9 based on the value of each symbol counter. Acquisition here means reading the value of each counter,
A process of storing the value in the memory. Step S50
After executing the processing of (1), the storage processing routine ends.

In the special electric auditors product control routine of FIG. 5, first, at step P10, it is judged if the value of the hold counter Ch in the storage processing routine is not "0". If this determination condition is not satisfied (Ch = 0),
That is, if the lottery has not been suspended, the special electric auditors product control routine is completed and satisfied (Ch = 1, 2,
In 3 and 4) and step P20, one of the hold lamps 11 corresponding to the value of the hold counter Ch is turned off, and in step P30, "1" is subtracted from the hold counter Ch.

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

At step P46 after the step P42 or P44, the value of the reach type counter is read,
The reach pattern is determined based on the value. If the determination condition of step P43 is not satisfied, the disengagement symbol of step S50 is stored in the memory as a stop symbol in step P45. And step P
After the process of 45 or P46 is executed, in step P47, the numerical symbols Fn in all the symbol columns 7 to 9 are enlarged and displayed in the central portion of each symbol 10 and in front of the character symbol Fc. The design 10 including the expanded numeric design Fn is started to fluctuate all at once at the first speed. With this display, the player can see that the left, middle, and right three reels are rotating at high speed in the vertical direction. When a predetermined time (5 to 8 seconds) has elapsed from the start of fluctuation, only the symbol fluctuation speed in the left symbol column 7 is switched to the second speed. Step P
After executing the processing of 47, the symbol variation start processing routine is ended, and the routine goes to Step P50 of FIG.

In step P50, a predetermined number (three) of symbols 10 are changed at the second speed, and then the symbol change in the left symbol column 7 is stopped. Further, the enlarged display of the numerical symbol Fn is ended, and the symbol Fn is returned to the original state (size and position).
Regarding the middle and right symbol columns 8 and 9, the symbol 10 is continuously displayed in a variable manner at the first speed. Furthermore, after several seconds (about 1 to 2 seconds) have passed from the stop of symbol fluctuation in the left symbol column 7, the symbol fluctuation speed in the right symbol column 9 is switched to the second speed. After the predetermined number (three) of symbols 10 have changed at the second speed, the symbol change in the right symbol column 9 is stopped. The enlarged display of the numerical symbol Fn is terminated, and the original state is restored. In the middle symbol row 8, the symbols 10 are continuously displayed in a variable manner at the first speed.

Then, in step P60, the reach operation process is executed. For details, in step P61 of FIG.
It is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step P46 of the symbol variation start processing routine is super reach. If this determination condition is satisfied, step P6
The processes of P2 and P63 are sequentially executed, and if not satisfied, the process proceeds to step P65. In Step P62, after a few seconds (about 1 to 2 seconds) have passed from the symbol fluctuation stop in the right symbol row 9, the symbol fluctuation speed in the middle symbol row 8 is switched to the second speed. After a predetermined number of symbols 10 has changed from this switching, or after a predetermined time has elapsed, the numerical symbol Fn in the middle symbol column 8
The enlarged display of is ended and the symbol Fn is returned to the original state. At about the same time as the end of this enlarged display, in step P63,
Super reach operation processing using the character pattern Fc is performed, and the routine goes to Step P64.

On the other hand, in step P65, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern is the special reach. As described above, the special reach is a reach whose expected value for the occurrence of the big hit game state is higher than that of the super reach. If this determination condition is satisfied, step P6
In P6 and P67, substantially the same processes as in steps P62 and P63 are performed. That is, in Step P66, after several seconds (about 1 to 2 seconds) have elapsed from the symbol fluctuation stop in the right symbol row 9, the symbol fluctuation speed in the middle symbol row 8 is switched to the second speed, and a predetermined number of symbols 10 are obtained. After the change or after the lapse of a predetermined time, the enlarged display of the numerical symbol Fn is terminated. At approximately the same time as the end of this enlarged display, in step P67, special reach operation processing using the character symbol Fc is performed, and the flow shifts to step P64. Step P63
Or, in Step P64 after shifting from P67, the symbol fluctuation in the middle symbol row 8 is stopped, the reach operation processing routine is finished, and the routine proceeds to Step P80 in FIG.

If the determination condition in step P65 is not satisfied, it is determined in step P68 whether the reach pattern is normal reach. The normal reach is a reach whose expected value for the occurrence of the big hit game state is lower than that of the super reach as described above. If this determination condition is satisfied, in step P69, after a few seconds (about 1 to 2 seconds) from the symbol fluctuation stop in the right symbol row 9, the symbol fluctuation speed in the middle symbol row 8 is changed to the second speed. Switch. After the predetermined number of symbols 10 has changed, or after the predetermined time has elapsed, the normal reach operation process is performed, and the process proceeds to step P70. At the time of this normal reach operation processing, unlike the super reach and the special reach, the character symbol Fc does not perform the reach operation. On the other hand, if the determination condition of step P68 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step P70 without performing the process of step P69 described above. Although not shown, prior to the transition to Step P70, after a few seconds (about 1 to 2 seconds) from the symbol fluctuation stop in the right symbol row 9, the symbol fluctuation speed in the middle symbol row 8 is changed to the second. Switch to the speed of. In Step P70, the symbol fluctuation in the middle symbol row 8 is stopped, and the enlarged display of the numerical symbols Fn is ended,
The symbol Fn is returned to the original state. In addition, when the process directly shifts from Step P68 to P70 without passing through Step P69, the timing of the symbol fluctuation stop in Step P70 is the predetermined number (three) of the symbols 10 from the fluctuation speed switching.
Is the time when fluctuates. After that, the reach operation processing routine is finished, and the routine goes to Step P80 in FIG.

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

Next, in step P130, it is determined whether or not the value of the payout counter Ce is less than or equal to a predetermined value Cemax. To judge. If this determination condition is satisfied, the process returns to step P130. As a result, after the opening of the winning area 12 is started, Cemax
Unless more game balls 6 than the individual wins or the scheduled closing time comes, the winning area 12 continues to be opened. On the other hand, if either one of the conditions of steps P130 and P140 is not satisfied, step P150
At, the solenoid 14 is demagnetized. Then, the shutter 13 is raised, the winning area 12 is closed, and the winning area 1
It becomes impossible to win the game ball 6 to 2. Step P16
At 0, the value of the round counter Cr is the predetermined value Crm.
It is determined whether or not it is ax or less. If this determination condition is satisfied, it is determined in step P170 whether the passage determination flag Ft is "1", and if it is satisfied (Ft = 1), the process returns to step P100 in FIG.

Therefore, once the big hit game state occurs, the winning area 12 repeats the opening / closing cycle until the game ball 6 enters the V zone 15 a maximum of Crmax times. For example, when the predetermined value Cemax is set to "10", the opening time of the winning area 12 is set to "about 29.5 seconds", and the predetermined value Crmax is set to "16", the winning area 12 After opening, (1) the game ball 6 goes to the winning area 12
The winning area 12 is closed when either one of the conditions of 0 winning (2) about 29.5 seconds elapses. The opening / closing cycle of the winning area 12 is 16 at maximum on condition that the gaming ball 6 passes through the V zone.
It will be repeated. Steps P160 and P170
When any one of the determination conditions of No. is not satisfied, the special electric auditors product control routine ends.

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

In the present embodiment, the processing of steps P10, P40, P50 and P60 in the special electric accessory control routine corresponds to the display control means. In step P47 of the symbol variation start processing routine, the process of switching the symbol variation speed in the left symbol array 7 to the second speed, and the step P5.
At 0, the process of switching the symbol fluctuation speed in the right symbol column 9 to the second speed, and step P of the reach operation processing routine.
In 62, P66, P69, etc., the process of switching the symbol fluctuation speed in the middle symbol row 8 to the second speed corresponds to the fluctuation speed changing means. Further, the process of step P47 corresponds to an enlarged display means.

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

A predetermined time (about 5 to 8 seconds) from the start of fluctuation
When is passed, only the symbol fluctuation speed in the left symbol column 7 is the second
The speed can be switched to. At this speed, the symbol 10 slowly changes, so that the player can identify the symbol 10. Moreover, the numerical pattern Fn is enlarged and is easy to see. The player can guess the stop symbol based on the symbol 10 displayed at the time of changing the changing speed.
After the predetermined number (3) of symbols 10 has changed at the second speed,
The symbol fluctuation in the left symbol column 7 stops. The pattern displayed at this time (for example, in the case of FIG. 3, the pattern 10 of the squid “7”)
h) is a symbol relating to the occurrence of the reach game state and the big hit game state. Along with the fluctuation stop, the numerical symbol Fn that has been enlarged until then is returned to the original state (size, position). Although the numerical symbols Fn in the middle and right symbol columns 8 and 9 are enlarged, they are still fluctuated at the first speed, so that it is difficult (or impossible) to be identified by the player.

Several seconds (1 from the stop of the symbol fluctuation in the left symbol column 7
After about 2 seconds), the symbol fluctuation speed in the right symbol row 9 is switched to the second speed. At this speed, since the symbol 10 slowly changes in the same manner as the case of the left symbol column 7 described above, the player can identify the symbol 10. Moreover, the numerical pattern Fn is enlarged and is easy to see. The player can infer the stop symbol based on the symbol 10 displayed at the time of changing the changing speed. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the symbol displayed when switching to the second speed in the right symbol column 9 is the symbol 10 of the lure “4”.
If it is e, it is understood that the symbol 10 displayed after the predetermined number (three), that is, the symbol 10h of the squid "7", is the stop symbol.

Further, this inferred symbol and the left symbol column 7
By determining whether or not the stop pattern in the match with, it is possible to know the occurrence of the reach game state. In other words, it will give a notice of the reach game state occurrence. As shown in FIG. 3, if the stop symbol in the left symbol column 7 is the symbol 10h of the squid "7", the reach game state is before the symbol fluctuation stop in the right symbol column 9 even though it is before. Can be predicted to occur. Even a player who does not remember the arrangement of the character symbols Fc will have an increased expectation for the reach game state from an early stage.

The symbol variation in the right symbol column 9 is stopped after the predetermined number (3) of symbols 10 are varied at the second speed. Along with the suspension of fluctuations, the numerical symbols Fn that have been enlarged are returned to their original state. In addition, although the numerical symbol Fn in the middle symbol column 8 is enlarged, it is still the first symbol.
It is difficult (or impossible) to be identified by the player because it is fluctuated at the speed of.

The symbol variation in the middle symbol column 8 is the above-mentioned left
It depends on the stop mode of the symbol 10 in the right symbol rows 7 and 9. If the symbol variation in the right symbol column 9 stops at a symbol 10 different from the stop symbol in the left symbol column 7, that is, if the reach game state does not occur, a few seconds (1 to 2 seconds) from the symbol variation stop Degree), the middle symbol row 8
Then, the symbol fluctuation speed is switched to the second speed, and after the predetermined number (three) of the symbols 10 have changed, the symbol fluctuation stops. With this stop, the numerical symbol Fn is returned to the original state. Under such a situation, the player usually does not have an interest in the stop symbol in the middle symbol row 8. Further, the effect using the character design Fc is not performed. For this reason, it does not matter whether the numerical symbol Fn is displayed large or small during the symbol change.

On the other hand, when the symbol fluctuation in the right symbol column 9 is stopped by the same symbol as the stopped symbol in the left symbol column 7, either normal reach operation processing, super reach operation processing, or special reach operation processing is performed. For example, in the case of normal reach operation processing, when a few seconds (about 1 to 2 seconds) elapse from the symbol fluctuation stop in the right symbol column 9, in the middle symbol column 8, the symbol fluctuation speed is switched to the second speed, and the predetermined number. After the pattern 10 of fluctuates, or after a predetermined time has passed,
Normal reach operation is performed. Symbol 1 at the second speed
Since 0 fluctuates slowly, the player can identify the symbol 10. Moreover, the numerical pattern Fn is enlarged and is easy to see. The player can infer the stop symbol based on the symbol 10 displayed at the time of changing the changing speed. Further, by determining whether or not the inferred symbol 10 and the stopped symbols in the left and right symbol columns 7 and 9 are coincident with each other, it is possible to know whether or not a big hit game state has occurred. The player's expectation for the occurrence of the big hit game state increases from an early stage. When the normal reach operation ends, the symbol fluctuation stops, and the numerical symbol Fn that has been enlarged until then is returned to the original state.

The reason why the numerical symbol Fn of the symbol 10 is continuously displayed in an enlarged manner until the variation of the symbol stops is that the visibility of the numerical symbol Fn is prioritized over the reach operation. Even in this case, in the normal reach, the character pattern Fc does not reach, so the numerical pattern F
The enlarged display of n has almost no effect on the normal reach display.

On the other hand, in the case of the super reach operation process or the special reach operation process, the symbol fluctuation speed of the middle symbol row 8 is a few seconds (about 1 to 2 seconds) after the symbol fluctuation stop in the right symbol row 9 The speed is switched to 2. After the predetermined number of symbols 10 has changed, or after a predetermined time has elapsed, the numerical symbols Fn in the middle symbol column 8 are returned to the original state,
At approximately the same time, the super reach operation process or the special reach operation process using the character symbol Fc is performed. At this time, the character symbol Fc performs the reach operation, but since the numerical symbol Fn is displayed small, the influence of the numerical symbol Fn on the display of the reach operation is very small. That is, the numerical pattern Fn is unlikely to interfere with the display of the reach operation. Therefore, it is possible to effectively increase the player's expectation for the occurrence of the big hit game state when the reach operation is seen. When the super reach operation or the special reach operation is finished, the symbol fluctuation is stopped.

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

The present embodiment has the following features in addition to the matters described above.

(A) In this embodiment, all the symbol rows 7 to 9
In, the symbol fluctuations are simultaneously started, but at the same time as the start of the symbol fluctuations, the enlarged display of the numerical symbols Fn is also simultaneously started. Therefore, the control content of the display device 4 can be simplified as compared with the case where the timing of the enlarged display of the numerical symbols Fn is varied for each of the symbol columns 7 to 9. This effect is similarly obtained even when the symbol variation is sequentially started in all the symbol columns 7 to 9 and the enlarged display of the numerical symbols Fn is sequentially started in response to the start.

(B) In this embodiment, the left and right symbol columns 7,
With regard to 9, the enlarged display of the numerical symbol Fn is completed at the same time when the symbol fluctuation stops. Regarding the middle symbol row 8, when performing the normal reach operation process and when it comes out without passing through the reach game state, the enlarged display of the numerical symbols Fn is finished at the same time as the symbol fluctuation stop. When performing the super reach operation processing and the special reach operation processing, the enlarged display of the numerical symbol Fn is finished before the operation processing. In any case, the enlarged display ends even when the symbol fluctuation stops even at the latest. Therefore, it is possible to reliably return the numerical symbol Fn to the original state and prepare for the next symbol fluctuation.

(C) In the reach operation processing routine, whatever the reach pattern is, the right symbol row 9
After a few seconds (about 1 to 2 seconds) from the symbol fluctuation stop at, the symbol fluctuation in the middle symbol row 8 is switched to the second speed, and the reach operation is performed after a predetermined number of symbol fluctuations or after a predetermined time has elapsed. ing. Therefore, although the timing for returning the numerical symbol Fn to the original state is different between the super reach and the special reach and the normal reach, that is, the former is almost the same as the start of the reach operation, and the latter is almost the same as the end of the reach operation. However, the player does not know which reach pattern is performed until each reach operation is started. The player can continue to expect the reach pattern, and thus the expectation of the jackpot gaming state, until late.

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

(1) As the numeral design Fn, Chinese numerals, Roman numerals, etc. may be used instead of the Arabic numerals. The types of these numbers may be the same or different between the normal display and the enlarged display.

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

(3) In the enlarged display, the numerical symbol Fn
May be changed to a color different from that in normal display. For example, the numerical pattern Fn may be displayed in a plain color during normal display, and may be changed to a conspicuous color during enlarged display. Further, the enlarged numerical symbol Fn may be displayed by blinking. By highlighting in this way, the numerical symbol Fn can be strongly impressed on the player, and it becomes easier to guess the stop symbol.

(4) The numerical symbol Fn may be momentarily enlarged and displayed, or may be continuously or stepwise enlarged in accordance with the movement (fluctuation) of the symbol 10. Further, if the number of the symbols 10 changing at the second speed is large, the symbol 1 displayed
The numerical symbol Fn may be increased each time 0 changes.

(5) The movement of the numerical symbol Fn may be changed during the enlarged display. For example, it is possible to display how the numerical design Fn expands while breaking the round frame, or the numerical design F
It is also possible to display how n is enlarged while rotating.

(6) In the above embodiment, the character symbol F is changed without changing the size or position of the character symbol Fc.
Although the numerical symbol Fn is enlarged and displayed on the front side of c, the size and display position of the character symbol Fc may be changed along with the enlarged display of the numerical symbol Fn. For example, the character symbol Fc may be reduced and displayed, and the reduced character symbol Fc may be displayed at the end of the enlarged numeric symbol Fn.

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

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

(9) In each of the symbol columns 7 to 9, as a condition for starting the enlarged display of the numerical symbols Fn (a condition for starting the enlarged display), a condition different from that of the above-described embodiment, that is, "starting winning of the game ball 6" Conditions other than that the symbol variation is started based on This start condition may be the same for all the symbol columns 7 to 9 or may be different for each symbol column 7 to 9. For example, as the start condition, "a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of symbol fluctuation" or "the fluctuation speed of the symbol 10 is switched from the first speed to the second speed" is set. Good. Further, "the changing speed is switched, and the symbol 10 changes a predetermined number (for example, 1 or 2) at the second speed" may be set as the start condition. In this case, on the assumption that the number of symbols 10 that fluctuate from the changing speed change to the changing stop is known in advance, if the number of symbols 10 that change from the changing speed change to the enlarged display is counted, From the difference, pattern 10
The stop symbol can be inferred prior to the fluctuation stop of.

(10) As conditions (end condition of enlarged display) for returning the enlarged numeric symbol Fn to the original state (size and position), conditions different from those in the above embodiment may be set. This end condition may be the same for all the symbol columns 7 to 9 or may be different for each symbol column 7 to 9. For example, as the end condition, “after the start condition of the enlarged display is satisfied, the predetermined number of symbols 10 are displayed in a variable manner at the second speed” or “after the start condition of the enlarged display is satisfied” , "Predetermined time has elapsed" may be set. In addition, "after the symbol fluctuation stop, a predetermined time has elapsed" may be the end condition.

(11) Depending on the combination of the start condition in (9) and the end condition in (10), the number of symbols 10 to be enlarged and displayed may be appropriately changed. It suffices that the numeric symbol Fn is enlarged and displayed in at least one symbol 10. However, the larger the number of the symbols 10 to be the target, the less the player overlooks the numerical symbols Fn.

(12) A switching means for switching the start condition in (9) and the end condition in (10) may be provided. For example, some kinds of start conditions (or end conditions) are stored in the memory of the control device 20 in advance. When a person on the pachinko hall side operates a selection switch or operates a keyboard to select one start condition (or end condition), the control device starts (or ends) the selected condition. ) Condition. By doing so, even for the same type of pachinko machine, the conditions for starting (or ending) the enlarged display can be appropriately adjusted to those required by the pachinko hall side.

(13) In the reach operation processing routine of FIG. 8, if the determination condition of step P68 is not satisfied, that is, if none of the reach patterns (disengage without passing through the reach game state), middle symbol row During the symbol change at 8, for example, during the symbol change at the first speed, the enlarged display may be ended.

(14) To the symbol group of FIG. 2, you may add symbols (outside symbols) that are not a combination of jackpots even if they are arranged along the jackpot line. This deviating symbol may be incorporated and displayed between the symbols 10 displayed in order. For example, pattern 10g of takotsubo "6", detachment design, design 10h of squid "7", detachment design, design 10 of boots "8"
The symbols 10 are arranged in the order i, ....

(15) The variation time of the symbol 10 in the left symbol column 7, the time from the symbol variation stop in the left symbol column 7 to the variation speed switching in the right symbol column 9, the symbol variation stop in the right symbol column 9 At least one of the time from the changing speed change in the middle symbol row 8 may be shortened as the number of lottery holdings increases.

(16) According to the present invention, if a predetermined condition is satisfied, even after the jackpot gaming state is finished, the lottery is continued in a shorter time than that until then, so that the ball holding is improved. Although it can be applied to a type of gaming machine having a time saving mode, when the mode is switched to, for example, the variation time of the left symbol column 7 is shortened, and the variation time of the symbol columns 7 to 9 is different from the above embodiment. You can make them different.

(17) The present invention can be applied to a gaming machine (so-called high-probability fluctuation machine) in which the probability of occurrence of a big-hit game state becomes high due to the establishment of a predetermined condition, but at the time of high probability, the symbol rows 7 to 9 The fluctuation time of may be shortened.

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

(19) The present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine of a type different from that of the above-mentioned embodiment, for example, a third-class (right) pachinko gaming machine, as long as it has a display device, and a plurality of lottery can be performed. It may be applied to a pachinko machine that is adapted to generate a jackpot gaming state after it has been played. Further, the present invention, if provided with a display device,
It may be applied to a game machine other than a pachinko machine, such as an arepachi or an arrangement ball.

(20) In the symbol 10, the character symbol F
Images other than c and the numerical symbol Fn may be included.

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

(22) In steps P62 and P66 of the reach operation processing routine of FIG. 8, the display position after the enlarged display of the numerical symbol Fn may be changed. Examples of this position include the end of the character pattern Fc performing the reach operation and the end of the pattern 10. In the former case, the numerical symbol Fn moves together with the character symbol Fc. In the latter case, the numerical symbol Fn is displayed at the same position (at the end of the symbol 10) regardless of the movement of the character symbol Fc. In any case, since the numerical symbol Fn is displayed small, it hardly interferes with the reach operation of the character symbol Fc. Further, as the enlarged display ending process in steps P62 and P66, the display of the numerical symbol Fn may be omitted.
By doing so, the reach operation of the character symbol Fc becomes easier to see.

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

(A) In the gaming machine according to claim 1, the display control means, after the reach game state occurs, reach operation display means for displaying the reach operation using the character symbol on the display device, and reach operation display. A gaming machine characterized by including enlarged display prohibiting means for prohibiting the enlarged display of the numerical symbol by the enlarged display means. Here, steps P63 and P6 in the reach operation processing routine of FIG.
The processing of 7 and P69 corresponds to the reach operation display means, and the processing of steps P61, P62, P65 and P66 corresponds to the enlarged display prohibition means. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the numerical design Fn from interfering with the display of the reach operation using the character design.

(B) In the gaming machine of (a) above, the reach operation display means is for displaying a plurality of types of reach operations, and the enlarged display prohibition means is for displaying reach operations of a predetermined type. A gaming machine characterized by prohibiting enlarged display only for. With such a configuration, the numeric symbol is enlarged and displayed when the reach operation of a certain type is displayed, and the numeric symbol is displayed small when the reach operation of a different type is displayed. Therefore, which of the reach operation using the character design and the estimation of the stop design by the enlarged display of the numerical design is prioritized can be appropriately set according to the type of the reach operation.

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

(D) In the gaming machine according to claim 1, the display control means includes a symbol variation start means for simultaneously or sequentially starting variable display of the symbols in a plurality of symbol rows, and the enlarged display means is A game machine characterized by including enlarged display starting means for simultaneously or sequentially starting the enlarged display of the numerical symbols in each symbol row in response to the start of symbol variation by the symbol variation starting means. Here, the process of step P47 in the symbol variation start processing routine of FIG. 7 corresponds to the symbol variation start means and the enlarged display start means. With such a configuration, the control contents of the display device can be simplified as compared with the case where the timing of the enlarged display of the numerical symbols is different for each symbol row.

(E) In the gaming machine according to claim 1, the display control means variably displays the individual symbols at the first speed so that it is difficult to identify the individual symbols, and at the second velocity, the individual symbols are displayed. It is displayed at a low speed so that it can be easily identified.
The enlargement display means enlarges and displays a numerical symbol during symbol fluctuation at a low speed by the fluctuation speed changing means. By adopting such a configuration, the enlarged numerical symbol fluctuates at a low speed, so that the numerical symbol can be easily seen and less overlooked.

(F) In the gaming machine according to claim 1, the display control means variably displays a predetermined number of symbols from the switching of the variable speed by the variable speed changing means to the stop of the symbol fluctuation. The gaming machine, wherein the enlarged display means enlarges and displays at least one of the predetermined number of symbols. With such a configuration, it is possible to know in advance how many the predetermined number is, that is, how many symbols are displayed from the changing speed switching to the stopping of the change, and the enlarged display of the symbols from the changing speed switching. By grasping whether it is the one displayed second, the stop symbol can be easily guessed.

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According to the present invention, in a gaming machine in which a symbol including a character symbol and a numerical symbol is variably displayed, even if the arrangement of the character symbol is not known, the expanded number is obtained before the symbol variation stop. The stop symbol can be easily guessed based on the symbol.

[Brief description of drawings]

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 6 is likewise a flowchart illustrating a special electric auditors product control routine.

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

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

[Explanation of symbols]

4 display device 10 design 17 switch 29 for starting opening as game situation detection means control device Fc which functions as display control means, variable speed changing means and enlarged display means Fc character design Fn number design

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A display device for displaying a symbol including a character symbol and a numerical symbol, a game situation detecting means for detecting a game situation changing according to an operation of a player, and a detection result of the game situation detecting means. Display control means for displaying and stopping the symbol on the display device in a variable manner, and prior to stopping the variation of the symbol by the display controller, the variation speed of the symbol can be easily identified from the first speed at which the symbol is difficult to identify. In a gaming machine provided with a fluctuating speed changing means for switching to a second speed, the display control means is a second speed by the changing speed changing means.
A gaming machine characterized by including an enlarged display means for enlarging and displaying at least one numerical symbol, which varies at the speed of. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control means, when a reach game state occurs, a reach operation display means for displaying a reach operation using a character symbol on the display device, and a reach operation display time. 2. A gaming machine comprising: an enlarged display prohibiting means for prohibiting enlarged display of a numerical symbol by the enlarged display means. 3. The game machine according to claim 2, wherein the reach operation display means displays a plurality of types of reach operations, and the enlarged display prohibition means is different from the case of the reach operation display of a predetermined type. An amusement machine characterized in that the enlarged display is prohibited only for the first time.