JP2005211594A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve such a problem that the attention of a game player is split to the variation of patterns and the opening of a motor-driven accessories, tulip, and some game player cannot concentrate on the game. <P>SOLUTION: The tulip as an electric accessory device is attached to an operating port which makes three patterns L, M and R on the left, the center and the right for determining whether a big jackpot occurs or not vary. As the variation time for the patterns of "○" and "×" for opening/closing the motor-driven accessories, tulip, the same time as the variation time (30 seconds for a normal ready-to-win state or a super ready-to-win state, and 50 seconds for a special ready-to-win state) which is respectively set for each ready-to-win pattern is set (S506 and S508) during a probability variation, and also, while the patterns L, M and R are variably displayed, and in addition, the variation patterns are ready-to-win patterns (S500, S502 and S504), and the patterns of "○" and "×" are variably displayed by the variation time. Thus, the patterns of "○" and "×" can be stopped while avoiding the period when the patterns L, M and R are under the ready-to-win state. Therefore, the game player can be made to concentrate on the ready-to-win state only. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more specifically, includes a first symbol display means for variably displaying a first symbol and a second symbol display means for variably displaying a second symbol, wherein the first symbol stops at a winning symbol. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that sometimes executes a first game advantageous to a player and executes a second game advantageous to the player when the second symbol stops at the symbol.

Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, one having an electric tulip that guides a game ball to an operating port for variably displaying the first symbol has been proposed (for example, see Patent Document 1). In this gaming machine, the electric tulip is released when the second symbol stops at the winning symbol, and when the game ball wins at this time, a condition for variably displaying the first symbol is established and a predetermined prize ball is paid out. To do. Therefore, winning a prize for the electric tulip is valuable for the player, and the player pays attention to the opening of the electric tulip. Also, if the first symbol is displayed in a specific variation pattern, for example, reach or reach notice, the expectation for the jackpot will increase, so the player will also be aware of the variation in the first symbol in this specific variation pattern. Focus on it.
JP 2003-325808 A

  In the above-mentioned gaming machine, the electric tulip is released when the second symbol stops when it hits the second symbol while the first symbol is variably displayed with the characteristic variation pattern such as reach or reach notice. The force is distributed between the variation of the first pattern and the opening of the electric tulip, and some players may not be able to concentrate on the game.

  The gaming machine of the present invention aims to solve these problems and allow the player to concentrate on the game.

  The gaming machine of the present invention employs the following means in order to achieve the above-described object.

Means 1. The gaming machine of the present invention is
A first symbol display means for variably displaying the first symbol and a second symbol display means for variably displaying the second symbol, and when the first symbol stops at the winning symbol, the first winning game is executed; A gaming machine that executes a second winning game when the second symbol stops at the winning symbol,
A first symbol variation display control means for controlling the first symbol display means so that the first symbol is variably displayed in one of a plurality of modes when a predetermined first condition is established;
The second symbol display so that when the predetermined second condition is satisfied, the second symbol is variably displayed in the first mode when the first symbol is not variably displayed in the specific mode among the plurality of modes. And controlling the second symbol display means so that the second symbol is variably displayed in a second mode different from the first mode when the first symbol is variably displayed in the specific mode. A second symbol variation display control means;
It is a summary to provide.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, when the predetermined first condition is established, the first symbol display means is controlled so that the first symbol is variably displayed in one of a plurality of modes, and the predetermined second condition Is established, when the first symbol is not variably displayed in a specific manner, the second symbol display means is controlled so that the second symbol is variably displayed in the first manner, and the first symbol is in a particular manner. When the variable display is performed, the second symbol display means is controlled so that the second symbol is displayed in a variable manner in a second mode different from the first mode. Therefore, the second symbol can be variably displayed in a different manner from when the first symbol is not variably displayed in a specific manner.

  Mean 2. The gaming machine according to means 1, wherein the first aspect and the second aspect include an execution time of the variable display of the second symbol. If it carries out like this, the 2nd symbol can be variably displayed at the execution time which is different from the time when the 1st symbol is not being variably displayed in a specific mode.

  Means 3. The gaming machine according to means 2, wherein the first mode is set with a predetermined time as an execution time of the variable display of the second symbol, and the second mode is the second mode. A gaming machine in which a time corresponding to the execution time of the first symbol variation display in the specific mode is set as the symbol variation display execution time. By doing so, it is possible to suppress the second symbol from being stopped and the second winning game being executed while the first symbol is variably displayed in a specific manner. As a result, the player can be concentrated on the variable display in a specific form of the first symbol.

  Means 4. The gaming machine according to means 3, wherein the second mode is set to be the same as the execution time of the variable display of the first symbol in the specific mode as the execution time of the variable display of the second symbol. A game machine. In this way, when the second symbol variation display is started while the first symbol is variably displayed in a specific manner, the variation of the second symbol after the end of the variation display in the specific manner. The display can be stopped.

  Means 5. 5. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4, wherein the execution time of the second symbol variation display and / or the execution mode of the second winning game is either a normal state or a state advantageous to the player. State setting means for setting the second symbol fluctuation display control means to determine whether or not the first symbol is variably displayed in the specific manner when the normal state is set by the state setting means. A gaming machine which is means for controlling the second symbol display means so that the second symbol is variably displayed in the first mode. In this way, when the normal state in which the execution time of the variable display of the second symbol and the execution mode of the second winning game are set with a relatively small degree of attention by the player is set, the second symbol is displayed in the first mode. Fluctuation can be displayed.

  Means 6. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5, wherein the first winning game is a big hit game advantageous to a player, and the second winning game makes it easier to satisfy the first condition. Is a game machine. Here, the “big hit game” includes the opening of a large opening that gives a valuable value in accordance with the winning of a game ball.

  Mean 7 The gaming machine according to claim 6, further comprising a holding means for holding the establishment of the first condition up to a first predetermined number as an upper limit, wherein the second symbol variation display control means has a holding number to the holding means of When the number is less than the first predetermined number or less than the second predetermined number less than the first predetermined number, the second pattern in the first mode regardless of whether the first symbol is variably displayed in the specific mode. A gaming machine which is means for controlling the second symbol display means so that symbols are displayed in a variable manner. In this way, the second symbol can be stopped in the first mode when the number of holds is small. If the first mode is set so that the variation time of the second symbol is shorter than that of the second mode, the second winning game can be executed at an early stage, so that the number of holdings is small. It can suppress becoming too much.

  Means 8. 8. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7, wherein the specific mode is an arousing mode. Here, the “arousal mode” means a mode that attracts the player's attention as compared to the previous mode, or arouses a sense of expectation that a special gaming state will occur thereafter. It is a concept that includes various types of reach.

  Means 9. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 8, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine. As a basic configuration of a pachinko machine, an operation handle is provided, and a game ball is fired into a predetermined game area in accordance with the operation of the handle, and the game ball wins an operating port arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition, the display means starts to display the variation of the identification element. In addition, when the special game state is generated, the winning opening arranged at a predetermined position in the game area is opened in a predetermined mode and the game ball Can be given a valuable value (including not only a prize sphere but also writing to a magnetic card) according to the number of winning. These pachinko machines have a special game state (big hit state) that is advantageous to a player who can acquire at least a large number of game balls, and a normal game state that is disadvantageous to a player who consumes game balls. Can also be present.

  Means 10. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 8, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. The basic configuration of such a slot machine as a gaming machine of the present invention is as follows: “Identification elements are confirmed and displayed after variably displaying an identification element string composed of a plurality of identification elements for identifying the gaming state according to the gaming state. The display element is provided, and the change of the identification element is started due to the operation of the start operation means (for example, the operation lever), and due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. A gaming machine provided with special gaming state generating means for generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player on the condition that the variation of the identification element is stopped and the definite identification element at the time of the stop is a specific identification element be able to. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals. In such a slot machine, a special game state (big hit state) that is advantageous to a player who can acquire at least a large number of game media such as coins and medals, and a normal game that is disadvantageous to a player who consumes the game media It is also possible that a state exists.

  Means 11. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 8, wherein the gaming machine is a fusion of a pachinko machine and a slot machine. The basic configuration of a gaming machine in which the pachinko machine and the slot machine are fused is as follows: “The identification element is displayed after variably displaying an identification element string composed of a plurality of identification elements for identifying the gaming state according to the gaming state. Display means for confirming display is provided, and the variation of the identification element is started due to the operation of the start operation hand throw (for example, the operation lever), and due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or for a predetermined time. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the change of the identification element is stopped as time passes, and the confirmed identification element at the time of the stop is a specific identification element, A game ball is used as a game medium, and a predetermined number of game balls are required at the start of variation of the identification element, and many game balls are paid out when a special game state occurs. Which can be given gaming machine "consisting configured. Such gaming machines include a special gaming state (a big hit state) that is advantageous to a player who can acquire at least a large number of gaming balls, and a normal gaming state that is disadvantageous to a player who consumes the gaming balls. There may be different types of gaming states.

  As described in the means 9 to 11, examples of the gaming machine according to the present invention include a pachinko machine, a slot machine, a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, and the like. It can also be applied to gaming machines.

  Next, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described using examples.

  FIG. 1 is an external view of a pachinko machine 20 as an embodiment of the present invention as seen from the front, FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a game board 30 of the pachinko machine 20, and FIG. 3 is a pachinko machine. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical connection of the machine 20. FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 20 according to the embodiment has a game board 30 covered with glass fitted in a front frame 22, an upper receiving tray 24 and a lower receiving tray 26 for storing game balls, and a game ball. A launch knob 28 for launching to the board 30 and a main control device 70 (see FIG. 3) for controlling the entire pachinko machine 20 are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 includes a second symbol display device 32 arranged at the upper center of the game board 30 and a second graphic display device 32 arranged on the left and right sides of the game board 30 to detect the passage of the game ball. Second symbol display device operation gates 34a and 34b having symbol operation port switches 36a and 36b, a first symbol display device 40 disposed on the lower side of the second symbol display device 32, and a first symbol display device 40 below An actuating port 42 having a first symbol actuating port switch 44 that is disposed on the side and detects a winning of a game ball, a tulip-type electric accessory 46 that is attached to the actuating port 42 and can be opened and closed, and below the actuating port 42 A large opening 50 that can be opened and closed, a total of four normal winning openings 60a to 60d arranged in the lower left and right of the game board 30, and an out opening 69 for collecting game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings Is provided.

  The second symbol display device 32 displays “o” and “x” symbols 32a and 32b which are displayed in a variable manner by switching the lighting of a lamp (not shown) provided behind, and the “o” and “x” symbols 32a. , 32b and four second symbol variation holding lamps 33a to 33d. The symbols “a” and “x” 32a and 32b start to be changed when a game ball is detected to win the second symbol display device operating gates 34a and 34b. Second) After the fluctuation display, the fluctuation display is terminated in a state where one of the symbols “o” and “x” 32a and 32b is turned on. The second symbol variation holding lamps 33a to 33d are arranged so that the game ball is in the second symbol display device operating gates 34a and 34b during the variation display of the symbols “O” and “X” by the second symbol display device 32. Each time a prize is won, the lights are turned on one by one in order from the left side, and the lights are turned off in the reverse order to the lighting every time the second symbol display device 32 starts to display the fluctuations of the symbols 32a and 32b. Thus, the number of times that the second symbol display device operating gates 34a and 34b are won during the variable display is shown as the number of holdings up to a maximum of four times.

  The tulip-type electric accessory 46 provided in the operating port 42 is configured to open the tulip for a predetermined time as a small hit when the change display by the second symbol display device 32 stops at the symbol 32a of “O”. In addition, it has a so-called time-saving function in which the time and number of times the tulip is opened differ between the normal probability and the probability fluctuation described later. In the embodiment, the tulip is opened only for 0.5 seconds when it stops at the “32” symbol 32a at the normal probability, and it is opened for 1.0 second when it stops at the “32” symbol 32a when the probability changes. Repeated 3 times.

  The 1st symbol display apparatus 40 is comprised as display apparatuses, such as a liquid crystal display, and the display content is controlled by the display control apparatus 90 shown in FIG. The first symbol display device 40 normally displays three symbols L, M, and R consisting of characters and numbers, as illustrated in FIG. These three symbols L, M, and R are variably displayed when it is detected that a winning is made in the operating port 42. When the predetermined fluctuation time is over, the three symbols L, M, and R are stopped in the order of symbol L, symbol R, and symbol M, and the symbols L, M, and R match. Sometimes a special game video is displayed as a big hit. An example of the special game moving image is shown in FIGS.

  The game board 30 is provided with four first symbol variation holding lamps 41 a to 41 d between the second symbol display device 32 and the first symbol display device 40. The first symbol variation holding lamps 41a to 41d operate the game ball during the variation display of the three symbols L, M, and R by the first symbol display device 40 and during the display of the special game animation. Each time a prize is entered in the mouth 42, the lights are turned on one by one from the left, and every time the three symbols L, M, and R are displayed by the first symbol display device 40, the lights are turned off in the reverse order of lighting. Thus, the number of balls won in the operating opening 42 during the variable display or during the display of the special game moving image is shown as the number of reserved balls up to four.

  The large opening 50 is normally in a closed state that does not accept a game ball. When the big hit is made, there are an open state in which a game ball is easily received by the large opening drive device 52 shown in FIG. 3 and a normal closed state. It is driven to be repeated based on a predetermined condition. At the large opening 50, a 10 count switch 54 (see FIG. 3) for counting winnings of game balls and a V count for detecting that a game ball has won a V zone 56 provided at the center of the large opening 50. A switch 58 (see FIG. 3) is attached.

  In addition to the above, the game board 30 includes a rail 62 for guiding the launched game ball on an arc, lamp windmills 64a and 64b arranged on the left and right shoulders for guiding the center of the game board 30, and the second symbol display device operation. A total of eight indicators 68a to 68h attached to both sides of the wind turbines 66a and 66b and the first symbol display device 40 arranged in the vicinity of the gates 34a and 34b are also attached. In addition, illustration was abbreviate | omitted about the several nail which guides and plays a game ball and raises the game property.

  The main controller 70 is configured as a microcomputer centered on a CPU 72. In addition to a power supply circuit 73 that supplies power to the CPU 72, a ROM 74 that stores processing programs, a RAM 76 that temporarily stores data, a predetermined data A clock circuit 78 that outputs a rectangular wave having a frequency and an input / output processing circuit 80 are connected by a bus 82. The main controller 70 includes a winning signal from the second symbol operating port switches 36a and 36b, an operating signal from the first symbol operating port switch 44, a count signal from the 10-count switch 54, and a V signal from the V-count switch 58. , An input signal from another input device 88 such as a normal winning switch or a winning ball count switch is input via the input / output processing circuit 80. Further, the main control device 70 sends a drive signal to the second symbol display device 32, a drive signal to the large opening drive device 52, the second symbol variation holding lamps 33a to 33d, and the first symbol variation holding lamps 41a to 41d. , Lighting signals to the indicators 68a to 68h, driving signals to the electric accessory 46, control signals to the voice control device 84 to which the speaker 86 is connected, and a display control device that controls display control of the first symbol display device 40 A control signal to 90, a drive signal to another output device 89 such as a prize ball control device that controls the payout of prize balls, and the like are output via the input / output processing circuit 80.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 20 thus configured will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a main routine executed by the main controller 70. This routine is repeatedly executed every predetermined time (for example, every 2 msec).

  When the main routine is executed, the CPU 72 of the main control device 70 performs the first action winning process (step S100) illustrated in FIG. 8, the first symbol variation start process (step S102) illustrated in FIG. 9, and FIG. The first symbol variation stop process (step S104) exemplified, the second action winning process (step S106) exemplified in FIG. 19, the second symbol variation start process (step S108) exemplified in FIG. 20, and the first symbol exemplified in FIG. 2. The symbol variation stop process (step S110) and the counter update process (step S112) illustrated in FIG. 11 are executed, and then the lost symbol counter update process (step S114) illustrated in FIG. 12 is repeatedly executed. For ease of explanation, first, the counter update process and the lost symbol counter update process will be described, and then other processes will be described.

  In the counter update process, as shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 72 of the main control device 70 sets the internal random number counter C1, the reach random number counter C2, the hit symbol counter C3, the variation pattern counter C4, and the small hit random number counter C5. The incrementing process is executed (step S240). The internal random number counter C1 is a counter used when determining whether or not it is a big hit. In the embodiment, 0 to 629 are sequentially incremented by one. The reach random number counter C2 is a counter used when determining whether or not a reach game is to be performed. In the embodiment, the reach random number counter C2 is incremented by 1 in order from 0 to 11. The winning symbol counter C3 determines the symbols (winning symbols) at the time when fluctuation of the three symbols L, M, and R on the left, middle, and right, which are displayed in a variable manner on the first symbol display device 40, is a big hit. In this embodiment, 0 to 11 are incremented by 1 in order. The variation pattern counter C4 is a counter used when determining a pattern for variably displaying the three symbols L, M, and R on the left, middle, and right of the first symbol display device 40. In the embodiment, the variation pattern counter C4 is 0 to 99. Up to 1 in order. The small hit random number counter C5 uses the symbols 32a and 32b of the “o” and “x” of the second symbol display device 32 when the fluctuation is stopped (either the symbol 32a of “o” or the symbol 32b of “x”). It is a counter used when determining, and in the embodiment, 0 to 9 are sequentially incremented by one value. When each counter is updated in this way, each counter is stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 76 (step S242), and the counter update process is terminated.

  In the lost symbol counter update process, as shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 72 of the main controller 70 first executes a process of incrementing the lost symbol left counter Cl (step S250). The lost symbol left counter Cl is one of the three symbols L, M, and R of the left, middle, and right symbols L, M, and R when the variation is stopped on the first symbol display device 40 at the time of loss (lost symbol). This counter is used to determine the left symbol L. In the embodiment, the counter is incremented by 1 in order from 0 to the number obtained by subtracting the value 1 from the number of symbols. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the lost symbol left counter Cl is 0 (step S252). If the lost symbol left counter Cl is 0, the lost symbol right counter Cl is incremented (step S254). The lost symbol right counter Cr is one of the three symbols L, M, and R of the left, middle, and right symbols L, M, and R when the variation is stopped on the first symbol display device 40 at the time of the loss (lost symbol). This counter is used to determine the right symbol R. In the embodiment, the value is incremented by 1 in order from 0 to the number obtained by subtracting the value 1 in the same manner as the lost symbol left counter Cl. Similarly, it is determined whether or not the lost symbol right counter Cr is 0 (step S256). If the lost symbol right counter Cr is 0, the lost symbol counter Cm is incremented (step S258). Here, the lost symbol counter Cm is a symbol when the three symbols L, M, and R on the left, middle, and right, which are variably displayed on the first symbol display device 40 at the time of losing, are stopped (losing symbol). ) Is a counter used when determining the symbol M in the middle, and in the embodiment, in the same manner as the lost symbol left counter Cl and the lost symbol right counter Cr, the number from 0 to the number obtained by subtracting the value 1 in order. Increment by one value.

  When each of the lost symbol counters Cl, Cr, Cm is incremented, or when it is determined in step S252 that the lost symbol left counter Cl is not 0, or when it is determined in step S256 that the lost symbol right counter Cr is not 0. Determines whether the lost symbol left counter Cl and the lost symbol right counter Cr match (step S260). When the lost symbol left counter Cl and the lost symbol right counter Cr do not match, the lost symbol counters Cl, Cm, Cr are stored in the lost symbol buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 76 (step S262), and this routine is executed. finish. On the other hand, when the losing symbol left counter Cl and the losing symbol right counter Cr match, it is determined whether or not the losing symbol counter Cm also matches (step S264). When the lost symbol left counter Cl and the lost symbol right counter Cr match but the lost symbol counter Cm is different, the lost symbol counters Cl, Cm, Cr are stored in the lost reach symbol buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 76. (Step S266), this routine is finished. When all the lost symbol counters Cl, Cm, and Cr match, this routine is not performed because the lost symbol counters Cl, Cm, and Cr are not stored in the lost symbol buffer or the lost reach symbol buffer. finish.

  This lost symbol counter update process is repeatedly performed during the idle time until the main routine is executed every elapse of a predetermined time, as can be understood from the flowchart of the main routine illustrated in FIG. Accordingly, other counters such as the internal random number counter C1 and the reach random number counter C2 count up each time the main routine is executed, whereas the lost symbol left counter Cl is added to the loop every time the main routine is executed. Counts up every time a process is executed.

  In the first operation winning process, as shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 72 of the main control device 70 first determines whether or not the game ball has won the operation opening 42 (step S200). This determination can be made based on whether or not the first symbol operation port switch 44 is turned on. If it is determined that the game ball has won the operating opening 42, it is checked whether or not the number of retained balls N1 is less than 4 (step S202). As described above, in the embodiment, the number of reserved balls is up to four.

  When the number of retained balls N1 is less than 4, the number of retained balls N1 is incremented by 1 (step S204), and one of the first symbol variation retaining lamps 41a to 41d is lit in order from the left (step S206). The internal random number counter value, the reach random number counter value, the big hit symbol counter value, the lost symbol stored in the buffer set in the predetermined area of the RAM 76 in step S242 of the counter update processing in step S242 or in step S262 of the lost symbol counter update processing in FIG. Similarly, the counter value is stored in the first area among the free storage areas of the first reserved ball storage area set in the predetermined area of the RAM 76 (step S208). FIG. 13 shows how each counter value is stored in the holding ball storage area via the buffer, and FIG. 14 shows an example of the structure of the first holding ball storage area. As shown in the figure, the first reserved ball storage area is composed of one execution area and four reserved areas that can store an internal random number counter value, a reach random number counter value, a winning symbol counter value, and a lost symbol counter value one by one. It is configured.

  After the process of storing each counter value in the first reserved ball storage area is completed, when it is determined in step S200 that the game ball has not won the operating port 42, or in step S202, the number of held balls N1 is 4. When it is not determined that the number is less than, it is determined whether or not the number of retained balls N1 is greater than 0 (step S210), and the three symbols L, M, It is determined whether or not R is variably displayed or whether it is a big hit (step S212). When the number of reserved balls N1 is not 0 and the first symbol display device 40 is not in a variable display or a big hit, the value 1 is set in the change permission flag F1 (step S214), this routine is terminated, and the hold is made. If the number of balls N1 is 0, the first symbol display device 40 is in a variable display, or is in a big hit, the routine is terminated without setting the change permission flag F1.

  In the first symbol variation start process, as shown in FIG. 9, first, the CPU 72 of the main control device 70 executes a process of determining whether or not the variation permission flag F1 is a value 1 (step S220). When the variation permission flag F1 is not a value 1, whether the number of reserved balls N1 is a value 0, or whether the three symbols L, M, and R on the left, middle, and right are being variably displayed by the first symbol display device 40, It is determined that the game is in a big hit state, and this routine is terminated.

  When the fluctuation permission flag F1 is 1, the first symbol fluctuation holding lamps 41a to 41d are turned off one by one from the right (step S222), and the number of held balls N1 is decremented by 1 (step S224). Processing for shifting the data stored in the reserved ball storage area is performed (step S226). This data shift process is a process for shifting the data stored in the four reserved areas of the first reserved ball storage area illustrated in FIG. 14 to the execution area by one block. That is, this is a process of moving the data in the reserved area A to the execution area, the data in the reserved area B to the reserved area A, the data in the reserved area C to the reserved area B, and the data in the reserved area D to the reserved area C.

  Next, after the first symbol display device 40 displays the three symbols L, M, and R on the left, the left symbol, the left symbol, and the first symbol display device 40 to set a symbol when the variable display is stopped. A display command determination process including the left, middle, and right three pattern L, M, and R variation pattern commands is performed (step S227), and the determined display command is controlled for display via the input / output processing circuit 80. The data is transmitted to the device 90 (step S228), the value 0 is set to the fluctuation permission flag F1 (step S229), and this routine is finished. The display control device 90 that has received the display command displays the three symbols L, M, and R on the left, middle, and right of the first symbol display device 40 in accordance with the variation pattern command of the display commands. When the confirmation command is received, the variable display of the three symbols L, M, and R on the left, middle, and right of the first symbol display device 40 is stopped according to the stop symbol command. Note that the display command determination processing in step S227 is performed using the flowchart illustrated in FIG.

  In the first symbol display command determination process, as shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 72 of the main control device 70 first executes a process of setting a big hit probability based on the value of the probability variation flag F3 (step S300). This process is a process for setting a big hit value among the values of 0 to 629 of the internal random number counter C1, and in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, when the probability variation flag F3 is 0 (normal probability) ), “7” and “307” are set as big hits among the values of 0 to 629 of the internal random number counter C1, and the internal random number counter is set when the probability variation flag F3 is 1 (high probability, that is, when the probability variation). Of the values 0 to 629 of C1, “7”, “67”, “127”, “187”, “247”, “307”, “367”, “427”, “487” and “547” are set as big hits. Since the internal random number counter C1 sequentially counts up from 0 to 629, the jackpot probability at the normal probability is 1/315, and the jackpot probability at the high probability is 1/63. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the internal random number counter C1 stored in the execution area of the first reserved ball storage area is a big hit (step S302). That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the internal random number counter C1 is the jackpot value set in step S300. If it is determined that a big hit, the value of the hit symbol counter C3 stored in the execution area of the first reserved ball storage area is set as a stop symbol command (step S310), and the big hit hour variation pattern command exemplified in FIG. 17 is determined. Processing is performed (step S312). In the big hit hour variation pattern command determination process, the value of the variation pattern counter C4 stored in the buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 76 is checked (step S340). When the variation pattern counter C4 is less than 20, the pattern B is changed to the variation pattern. When the variation pattern counter C4 is 20 or more and less than 60, the pattern C is set as a variation pattern command (step S344). When the variation pattern counter C4 is 60 or more, the pattern D is set as a variation pattern command. Setting is made (step S346). Each pattern will be described later. When the jackpot variation pattern command is set, whether or not the jackpot symbol is a probability variation symbol, that is, the value of the jackpot symbol counter C3 is a value corresponding to the probability variation symbol (an odd symbol in the embodiment), for example, “1”. It is determined whether the value is any one of “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”, and “11” (step S314). When the jackpot symbol is a probability variation symbol, the value of the probability variation flag F3 is set to the value 1 (step S316). When the jackpot symbol is not the probability variation symbol, the value of the probability variation flag F3 is set to the value 0 ( Step S318), this routine is finished.

  If it is determined in step S302 that it is not a big hit, it is determined whether or not the value of the reach random number counter C2 stored in the execution area of the first reserved ball storage area is a reach hit (step S304). This reach determination is performed by determining whether or not the value of the reach random number counter C2 is a value per reach, for example, “7”. In the embodiment, the reach random number counter C2 is sequentially counted up from 0 to 11, so the probability per reach is 1/12. When it is determined that the reach is reached, the values of the lost symbol counters Cl, Cm, Cr stored in the lost symbol buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 76 are set as stop symbol commands (step S320). An example of losing reach variation pattern command determination processing is performed (step S322), and this routine is terminated. In the loss-reach fluctuation pattern command determination process, as in the big hit hour fluctuation pattern determination process, the value of the fluctuation pattern counter C4 stored in the buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 76 is checked (step S350), and the fluctuation pattern counter is determined. When C4 is less than 50, pattern B is set as a variation pattern command (step S352), and when variation pattern counter C4 is 50 or more and less than 90, pattern C is set as a variation pattern command (step S354), and variation pattern counter C4 If it is 90 or more, the pattern D is set as a variation pattern command (step S356). If it is determined in step S304 that it is not reach, the values of the lost symbol counters Cl, Cm, Cr stored in the execution area of the first reserved ball storage area are set as stop symbol commands (step S330). Pattern A is set as a variation pattern command (step S332), and this routine is terminated.

  In the embodiment, each variation pattern at the normal probability is set as follows. In pattern A, after the first symbol display device 40 starts displaying the left, middle, and right symbols L, M, and R, the left symbol L is stopped after 9 seconds, and the right symbol R after 10 seconds. Is set as a pattern for stopping the middle symbol M after 11 seconds. For pattern B, after the first symbol display device 40 starts displaying the three symbols L, M, and R on the left, L, M, and R, the left symbol L is stopped after 9 seconds, and the right symbol R is displayed after 10 seconds. This is set as a so-called normal reach pattern in which the middle symbol M is variably displayed at a low speed for 25 seconds when the left symbol L and the right symbol R coincide with each other. Pattern C starts to display the left, middle and right three symbols L, M, and R on the first symbol display device 40, then stops the left symbol L after 9 seconds, and the right symbol R after 10 seconds. This is set as a so-called super reach pattern in which the middle symbol M is variably displayed at high speed for 25 seconds when the left symbol L and the right symbol R coincide with each other. The pattern D is a so-called special reach that stops at the symbol before or after the hit symbol after the variable symbol is displayed at a low speed for another 20 seconds without stopping the variable symbol at the stop timing of the middle symbol M of the pattern C. It is set as a pattern. In super reach and special reach, not only the three symbols L, M, and R of left, middle, and right are variably displayed, but also a predetermined reach game is performed. Thus, the variation time of each variation pattern at the normal probability is set to 11 seconds for pattern A, 35 seconds for pattern B, 35 seconds for pattern C, and 55 seconds for pattern D. At the time of probability fluctuation, the fluctuation time of each fluctuation pattern is shorter than that at the normal probability, and is set to 5 seconds for pattern A, 30 seconds for pattern B, 30 seconds for pattern C, and 50 seconds for pattern D.

  In the embodiment, as described with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18, the pattern D is easier to set in the big hit fluctuation pattern command determination process than in the loss change fluctuation pattern command determination process. In the time variation pattern command determination process, the pattern B is easier to set than in the big hit time variation pattern command determination process. That is, special reach is likely to be set in the big hit fluctuation pattern command determination process, and normal reach is likely to be set in the lost reach fluctuation pattern command determination process. By setting in this way, the game is improved and the interest is improved.

  In the first symbol variation stop process, as shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 72 of the main control device 70 first determines whether or not a big hit is being made (step S230). Here, the big hit includes a special game displayed on the first symbol display device 40 and a predetermined time after the special game is ended. The predetermined time after the end of the special game is set as, for example, the time required for adjusting each state of the pachinko machine 20. If it is determined that the big hit is not occurring, it is determined whether or not the variation time in the variation pattern has ended (step S232). As described in the variation start process, this process is performed by determining whether the time has elapsed since each variation pattern has a variation time set for each pattern. When the fluctuation time is ended, the stop symbol set for stopping and checking the fluctuation display is transmitted to the display controller 90 as a confirmation command (step S234). Then, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step S236). When a big hit is made, a big hit execution command is transmitted to the display control device 90, the large opening drive device 52 or the like (step S238), and this routine is terminated. Here, since the big hit determination in step S236 is performed in the first symbol display command determination process (FIG. 15) in step S227 in the first symbol variation start process, the determination result may be used. The determination may be made using the value of the internal random number counter C1 stored in the execution area of the one reserved ball storage area. If it is determined in step S230 that a big hit is being made, if it is determined in step S232 that the variation time has not ended, or if it is determined in step S236 that the big hit is not a big hit, this routine is terminated after the determination. To do.

  In the second operation winning process, as shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 72 of the main control device 70 first determines whether or not the game ball has won the second symbol display device operation gates 34a, 34b (step S400). . This determination can be made based on whether or not the second symbol operation port switches 36a and 36b are turned on. If it is determined that the game ball has won the second symbol display device operation gates 34a, 34b, it is checked whether or not the number N2 of holdings is less than 4 (step S402). As described above, in the embodiment, the number of holding times N2 is up to four.

  When the number of holding times N2 is less than 4, the number of holding times N2 is incremented by 1 (step S404), and the second symbol variation holding lamps 33a to 33d are lit in order from the left (step S406), and the counter of FIG. In step S242 of the update process, the small hit random number counter value stored in the buffer set in the predetermined area of the RAM 76 is stored in the first free area of the second reserved ball storage area set in the predetermined area of the RAM 76. Store (step S408). An example of the structure of the second reserved ball storage area is shown in FIG. As shown in the drawing, the second reserved ball storage area is composed of one execution area and four reserved areas that can store small hit random number counter values one by one.

  After finishing the storing process of the small hit random number counter value in the second reserved ball storage area, or when it is determined in step S400 that the game ball has not won the second symbol display device operating gates 34a, 34b, or If it is not determined in step S402 that the number of holding times N2 is less than 4, it is determined whether or not the number of holding times N2 is greater than 0 (step S410), and “◯” and “×” of the second symbol display device 32 are determined. It is determined whether or not the symbols 32a and 32b are being variably displayed or whether they are being hit small (step S412). When the number of holding times N2 is larger than the value 0 and the symbols 32a and 32b of “◯” and “x” on the second symbol display device 32 are not in a variable display and are not in a small hit, the value 1 is set in the variation permission flag F2. (Step S414), this routine is terminated, the number of times of holding N2 is 0, the symbols 32a and 32b of “O” and “X” on the second symbol display device 32 are variably displayed, If it is a hit, this routine is terminated without setting the variation permission flag F2.

  In the second symbol variation start process, as shown in FIG. 20, the CPU 72 of the main control device 70 first executes a process of determining whether or not the variation permission flag F2 is 1 (step S420). When the variation permission flag F2 is not a value 1, the number of times of holding N2 is a value 0, or the symbols 32a and 32b of “◯” and “x” on the second symbol display device 32 are in a variable display or small hit. It is determined that this is the case, and this routine is terminated.

  When the fluctuation permission flag F2 is 1, the second symbol fluctuation holding lamps 33a to 33d are turned off one by one from the right (step S422), the holding number N2 is decremented by the value 1 (step S424), and the second holding is performed. A process of shifting the data stored in the sphere storage area is performed (step S426). This data shift process is a process for shifting the data stored in the four reserved areas of the second reserved ball storage area illustrated in FIG. 22 by one block to the execution area side. That is, this is a process of moving the data in the reserved area A to the execution area, the data in the reserved area B to the reserved area A, the data in the reserved area C to the reserved area B, and the data in the reserved area D to the reserved area C.

  Next, the second symbol display device 32 performs a display command determination process including a stop symbol command for setting a symbol when the variable display is stopped after the variable display of the symbols “O” and “×” is displayed (step). S427), the determined display command is transmitted to the display control device 90 via the input / output processing circuit 80 (step S428), the value 0 is set in the variation permission flag F2 (step S429), and this routine is terminated. . The display control device 90 that has received the display command starts the variable display of the symbols “o” and “x” 32a and 32b, and also receives “O” and “×” according to the stop symbol command when receiving the finalized command described later. The display of the change of the symbols 32a and 32b is stopped. Note that the display command determination processing in step S427 is performed using the flowchart illustrated in FIG.

  In the second symbol display command determination process, as shown in FIG. 23, the CPU 72 of the main controller 70 first performs a process of determining whether or not the probability is changing (step S500). This process is performed by determining whether or not the value of the probability variation flag F3 set in steps S314 to S318 of the first symbol display command setting process is the value 1. If it is determined that the probability is changing, it is determined whether or not the three symbols L, M, and R on the left, middle, and right by the first symbol display device 40 are changing and displayed (step S502). If the fluctuation is being displayed, the fluctuation pattern is further examined (step S504). When the variation pattern is pattern B or pattern C, that is, when the reach is normal reach or super reach, the change times of the symbols 32a and 32b of “O” and “X” are set to 30 seconds which is the change time of normal reach and super reach (step S506) When the variation pattern is pattern D, that is, special reach, the variation time of “O” and “x” symbols 32a and 32b is set to 50 seconds, which is the variation time of special reach (step S508). In this way, when the probability variation is in progress and the three symbols L, M, and R on the left, middle, and right by the first symbol display device 40 are variably displayed in the reach pattern, the variation time of the variation pattern The same variation time is set as the variation time of the symbols 32a and 32b of “◯” and “x”. The reason for this will be described later. It is determined that the probability is not changing, the three symbols L, M, and R on the left, middle, and right by the first symbol display device 40 are determined not to be changing and the symbols L, M, and R are If it is determined that the variation pattern is pattern A, that is, no reach even during the variation display, the normal time of 30 seconds is set as the variation time of the symbols 32a and 32b of “◯” and “x” (step S510). ). When the variation time is set in this way, processing for determining whether or not a small hit is made is performed (step S512). This process is performed by determining whether or not the value of the small hit random number counter C5 is a small hit value, for example, “0” “1” “2” “3” “4”. In the embodiment, since the small hit random number counter C5 counts up from 0 to 9 in order of value 1, the probability of small hit is ½. If it is determined that it is a small hit, a symbol 32a of “○” that is a winning symbol is set (step S514), and if it is determined that it is not a small hit, a symbol “32” that is a loss is set ( Step S516), this routine is finished.

  In the second symbol variation stop process, as shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 72 of the main control device 70 first ends the variation time of the symbols “32” and 32b of “◯” and “x” of the second symbol display device 32. It is determined whether or not (step S430). If it is determined that the variation time of the symbols “a” and “x” 32a and 32b has not ended, this routine ends. When it is determined that the fluctuation time of the symbols “o” and “x” has ended, the stop symbol set for stopping and checking the variable display is transmitted to the display control device 90 as a confirmation command. (Step S432). As described above, the variation times of the symbols 32a and 32b of “◯” and “x” are the probability variation, and the three symbols L, M, and R of the left, middle, and right by the first symbol display device 40 are reached. When the pattern is in variable display, it is set as the same time as the variable display time set according to the type of reach pattern (patterns B and C are set to 30 seconds and pattern D is set to 50 seconds). Therefore, when the change display of the symbols “a” and “x” is started while the symbols L, M, and R are variably displayed in the reach pattern, the change display of the reach pattern is ended. After the time, the change display of the symbols “a” and “x” 32a, 32b can be stopped. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the simultaneous progress of the two operations of the change display in the reach pattern of the symbols L, M, and R that the player pays attention to and the opening of the electric accessory 46 due to the stop at the symbol 32a of “◯”. Thus, the player can be concentrated on the game (one action). When the probability is not changing (normal probability), even if the symbols L, M, and R are variably displayed in the reach pattern, the symbols “◯” and “×” are displayed in step S510 of the second symbol display command determination process. The reason for setting the normal time 30 seconds as the fluctuation time of 32a and 32b is that the player pays less attention to the opening of the electric character 46 as the probability fluctuates. (Tulips open 3 times a second, whereas tulips open only 0.5 seconds once at normal probability).

  According to the pachinko machine 20 of the embodiment described above, the three symbols L, M, and R on the left, middle, and right by the first symbol display device 40 are reach patterns (any one of patterns B, C, and D). ) During the fluctuation display, the fluctuation time set for each of the reach patterns of the symbols L, M, R after starting the fluctuation display of the symbols 32a, 32b of “O” and “×” At the end of the same variation time, the variation display of the symbols “o” and “x” 32a and 32b is stopped, that is, while the variation display of the symbols L, M, and R is being performed, “O” and “ When the symbols “32” and 32 b of “×” are started to be displayed in a variable manner, the symbols “a” and “x” are displayed in a variable manner after the variation display of the symbols L, M, and R in the reach pattern ends. Because it is stopped, the symbols L and M that the player pays attention to Two operations of the open electric won game 46 with the stop in the symbol 32a of the variation displayed as "○" in R reach the pattern can be suppressed to proceed simultaneously. As a result, the player can be concentrated on the game (one action).

  In the pachinko machine 20 according to the embodiment, the probability variation function for increasing the jackpot probability higher than the normal probability by the stop pattern at the time of the jackpot, and the “o” and “x” symbols 32 a and 32 b of the second symbol display device 32. The fluctuation time is set to a shorter time than usual, or the time for opening the tulip of the electric accessory 46 when the “32” and “x” symbols 32a and 32b are hit is set to a longer time than usual. However, the present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine having only the time-saving function without the probability variation function.

  In the pachinko machine 20 of the embodiment, the three symbols L, M, and R on the left, middle, and right by the first symbol display device 40 are variably displayed in any one of the patterns B, C, and D that are reach patterns. In the meantime, the change display of the symbols “a” and “x” 32a, 32b is stopped with the same change time as the change time of the symbols L, M, R set for each reach pattern. This is set for each reach pattern only when the symbols L, M, and R are variably displayed in one of the pattern C (super reach) and the pattern D (special reach) that the player pays attention to. The change display of the symbols 32a and 32b of “O” and “X” is stopped at the same change time as the change times of the symbols L, M, and R, or the pattern D (special reach) is used. Only when the patterns L, M, R are variably displayed, the symbols 32a, 32b of “O” and “X” have the same variation time as the variation time of the symbols L, M, R set for each reach pattern. The change display may be stopped. Alternatively, in the case where a reach notification pattern or the like can be displayed in addition to the reach pattern, when the symbols L, M, and R are variably displayed in the reach notification pattern or the like, the symbol L set for each pattern is displayed. , M and R may be stopped at the same fluctuation time as the change display of the symbols 32a and 32b of “◯” and “x”. Further, in these examples, the variation times of the symbols “a” and “x” 32a and 32b in these cases are the same as the variation times set for each variation pattern. It is not always necessary to have the same time.

  In the pachinko machine 20 according to the embodiment, the three symbols L, M on the left, middle, and right by the first symbol display device 40 regardless of the number of reserved balls N1 in steps S504 to S508 of the second symbol display command determination process. , R variation pattern is a reach pattern, the variation times of the symbols 32a and 32b of “O” and “x” are adjusted to the variation time according to the reach pattern. "O" and "4" or "3", "4" to "2", or "4" to "1", i.e. It is good also as what adjusts the fluctuation time of the symbol 32a and 32b of x. In this way, when the number of retained balls N1 is small, the symbols “O” and “X” when a uniform variation time (30 seconds in the embodiment) elapses regardless of the variation pattern of the symbols L, M, and R. The change display of 32a and 32b can be stopped. Therefore, since the timing of opening the electric accessory 46 when stopped at the symbol 32a of “◯” can be advanced, it is possible to suppress the number N1 of reserved balls from becoming too small.

  In the embodiment, symbols “a” and “x” 32a, 32b by the second symbol display device 32 according to the variation patterns of the three symbols L, M, R on the left, middle, and right by the first symbol display device. Although a pachinko machine has been described as an example of an embodiment of the present invention for adjusting the fluctuation time of the present invention, a gaming machine to which the present invention can be applied is not limited to a pachinko machine, and with the winning of a game ball Needless to say, the present invention can also be applied to all gaming machines that determine whether or not they are successful, such as a gaming machine in which a slot machine or a pachinko machine is combined with a slot machine. The basic configuration of this slot machine includes: “a display means for confirming and displaying a symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols for identifying the gaming state according to the gaming state is variably displayed; For example, the variation of the symbol is started due to the operation of the operation lever), and the variation of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. A gaming machine provided with special gaming state generating means for generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player on the condition that the fixed symbol is a specific symbol. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals. In such a slot machine, a special game state (big hit state) that is advantageous to a player who can acquire at least a large number of game media such as coins and medals, and a normal game that is disadvantageous to a player who consumes the game media It is also possible that a state exists. In addition, as a basic configuration of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols for identifying the gaming state is variably displayed according to the gaming state, and then the symbol is fixedly displayed. With display means, the change of the symbol is started due to the operation of the start operation hand throw (for example, the operation lever), and due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses Special game state generation means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the change of the symbol is stopped and the confirmed symbol at the time of stoppage is a specific symbol, and a game ball is used as a game medium In addition, a gaming machine that is configured so that a predetermined number of game balls are required at the start of symbol variation and a large number of game balls are paid out when a special game state occurs. It can gel. Such gaming machines have a special gaming state (a big hit state) that is advantageous to a player who can acquire at least a large number of gaming balls, and a normal gaming state that is disadvantageous to a player who consumes the gaming balls. It can also be present.

  The best mode for carrying out the present invention has been described with reference to the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention. Of course, it can be implemented in the form.

It is the external view which looked at the pachinko machine 20 which is one Example of this invention from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of a structure of the game board 30 of the pachinko machine 20 of an Example. It is a block diagram which illustrates the electrical connection of the pachinko machine 20 of an Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display figure displayed on the 1st symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the special game moving image displayed on the 1st symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the special game moving image displayed on the 1st symbol display apparatus. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of a main routine executed by a main control device 70. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a first operation winning process executed by a main control device 70. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of a first symbol variation start process executed by a main control device 70. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of a first symbol variation stop process executed by a main control device 70. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of counter update processing executed by a main control device 70. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a lost symbol counter update process executed by a main control device 70. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that each counter value is stored in a reservation ball | bowl storage area via a buffer. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a 1st reservation ball | bowl storage area. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of a first symbol display command determination process executed by a main control device 70. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the internal random number counter per value reference table at the time of normal probability, and at the time of high probability. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a big hit hour variation pattern command determination process executed by a main control device 70; 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a loss reach variation pattern command determination process executed by a main control device 70; 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a second operation winning process executed by the main control device 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a second symbol variation start process executed by the main control device 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a second symbol variation stop process executed by the main control device 70. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the 2nd reservation ball storage area. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a second symbol display command determination process executed by the main control device 70.

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  20 Pachinko machine, 22 Front frame, 24 Upper tray, 26 Lower tray, 28 Launch knob, 30 Game board, 32 2nd symbol display device, 32a, 32b “O” and “x” symbols, 33a-33d 2nd symbol Fluctuation holding lamp, 34a, 34b 2nd symbol display device operating gate, 36a, 36b 2nd symbol operating port switch, 40 1st symbol display device, 41a-41d 1st symbol fluctuation holding lamp, 42 operating port, 44 1st symbol Actuator switch, 46 Electric accessory, 50 large open port, 52 large open port drive device, 54 10 count switch, 56 V zone, 58 V count switch, 60a-60d Regular winning port, 62 rail, 64a, 64b Lamp windmill , 66a, 66b windmill, 68a-68h indicator, 69 out port, 70 main controller, 72 PU, 73 power supply circuit, 74 ROM, 76 RAM, 78 a clock circuit, 80 output processing circuit, 82 a bus, 84 a voice control unit, 86 a speaker, 88 other input and output devices, 90 display control unit

Claims (1)

A first symbol display means for variably displaying the first symbol and a second symbol display means for variably displaying the second symbol, and when the first symbol stops at the winning symbol, the first winning game is executed; A gaming machine that executes a second winning game when the second symbol stops at the winning symbol,
A first symbol variation display control means for controlling the first symbol display means so that the first symbol is variably displayed in one of a plurality of modes when a predetermined first condition is established;
The second symbol display so that when the predetermined second condition is satisfied, the second symbol is variably displayed in the first mode when the first symbol is not variably displayed in the specific mode among the plurality of modes. And controlling the second symbol display means so that the second symbol is variably displayed in a second mode different from the first mode when the first symbol is variably displayed in the specific mode. A gaming machine comprising: the second symbol variation display control means.

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