JP2013048992A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve a ready-to-win state in a game machine.SOLUTION: The game machine 1 incudes a special symbol display part 21, on which symbols having prescribed meanings are stopped after variation, resulting in a fixed symbol expressing whether a jackpot is won or not. The game machine 1 also includes: a different mode symbol selecting means for selecting a symbol 71 having the same meaning as the fixed symbol and meaning of a third symbol with a different mode, for example, a mode of an egg just before hatching; and a display control device 5 for variably displaying a different mode symbol selected by the different mode symbol selecting means.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that displays a game result by a symbol display means.

  Conventionally, JP 2000-126384 A has been disclosed as a technique related to symbols displayed on symbol display means. This technology makes a transition from the occurrence of reach to a big hit by using the arrow-shaped character to notify the scroll direction when the moving symbol that has been scrolled vertically in the vertical direction changes to horizontal scrolling by reach. It is a technology that makes you feel. In this technology, in order to predict the occurrence of a big hit, when an arrow is displayed, the probability of making a big hit is higher than when no arrow is displayed. I was doing it.

  In addition to changing the scroll direction for the purpose of further enhancing the fun of the game, the size of the symbol character is increased or decreased.

  However, in the conventional technology, in order to improve the fun of the game, it is possible to obtain a certain effect by performing a scroll direction notice or reach notice with arrows, or changing the size of the pattern. Although it was possible, there was a desire to get higher interest, and further ingenuity was desired.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of generating a new image display effect by devising the design of the pattern and enhancing the interest of the game to the limit.

  As a means for solving the above-mentioned problems, the gaming machine of the invention of claim 1 is a symbol display means that becomes a fixed symbol that represents a game result after a symbol having a predetermined meaning moves on the screen and then stops. An expected value rising state detecting means for detecting an expected value rising state expressing that the symbol display means is a gaming state having a higher expected value of big hit than normal, and the expected value rising state When the detection means detects an expected value increase state, it has a different aspect symbol display means for displaying a different aspect symbol having the same meaning as the above-mentioned fixed symbol and having a different aspect. The gist.

  Thereby, the symbol display means of the gaming machine, for example, when a game start signal is inputted, a symbol having a predetermined meaning, for example, a symbol meaning the first, a symbol meaning the second, a symbol meaning the third, etc. Starts moving and finally stops with a fixed symbol. This confirmed symbol represents whether the game result is, for example, a big hit or a miss.

  Until the result of the game is expressed as whether it is a big hit or missed, the symbol display means expresses a gaming state that is likely to be a big hit than usual, that is, a gaming state with a high expected value of the big hit. There are things to do. In this case, when the expected value rise state detecting means detects this, the different aspect symbol display means has the same meaning as the confirmed symbol, and the different aspect symbol having a different aspect is displayed in the symbol display means. Display.

For example, a number symbol usually scrolls on the screen, but when expressing a gaming state with a high expectation value of jackpot, the different aspect symbol display means is not only a number symbol but also an interesting one. Scroll the character design depicting a certain aspect.

  As a result, it is possible to display a gaming state with a high expectation value of jackpots by simply displaying the different form symbols, which can make the player feel joyful and improve the gaming characteristics of the gaming machine. Play.

  The gaming machine of the invention of claim 2 has the same meaning as the determined symbol when the expected value rising state detecting means detects the expected value rising state when the different aspect symbol display means is different. The gist of the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the different aspect symbols having aspects are moved and displayed in a predetermined movement direction on the screen.

As a result, it is possible to display a game state with a high expected value of jackpot by moving and displaying the different aspect symbols in a predetermined movement direction.
As a result, the change in the direction of movement and the change in the design make the player realize that the expectation of the big hit is high, making the player feel joyful and improving the gameability of the gaming machine. Play.

  The gaming machine of the invention of claim 3 is characterized in that the expected value rising state detecting means is a different aspect symbol selecting means for selecting a different aspect symbol having the same meaning as the determined symbol and having a different aspect, The gist of the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the different aspect symbol display means variably displays the different aspect symbols selected by the different aspect symbol selection means.

  As a result, a symbol having the same form as the confirmed symbol is normally displayed in a variable manner, but the different aspect symbol selecting means has the same meaning as the confirmed symbol and has a different aspect symbol. When selected, the different aspect symbol display means variably displays the selected different aspect symbol. For example, the symbol selected by the different aspect symbol selection means selects the symbol of the aspect in which the first different aspect symbol is combined with the confirmed symbol when the symbol display means intends to express a normal reach, When the symbol display means tries to express a reach with a slightly higher probability than the normal reach, the symbol display means selects the symbol in a combination of the second different aspect symbols and the symbol display means about a big hit. In order to represent the reach to be transferred, a design in which the third different design is combined with the determined design is selected.

  As a result, it is possible to provide an interesting image or an image that expresses the degree of expectation of the big hit depending on the difference in the pattern form. In addition, it is possible to make a meaning that the change in the display mode of the symbol is an action having a high degree of importance in the game, and it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which the player is delighted by the symbol. As a result, there is an extremely excellent effect that it is possible to provide an interesting screen and to provide a high level of playability.

  The gaming machine according to claim 4 is characterized in that a plurality of different aspect symbols having the same meaning as the fixed symbol are provided. The gist.

  As a result, it is possible to use a plurality of different aspect symbols having the same meaning as the fixed symbol. Depending on the weight of the game (expected degree of jackpot), the different aspect symbols can be used or the story can be used. Different patterns can be used to express.

  Therefore, it is possible to make an interesting screen or to make a meaningful screen for the game, and to make the player feel anxious. Thereby, there is an extremely excellent effect that it is possible to provide an interesting screen and high game playability.

  The gaming machine of the invention of claim 5 detects a case where the symbol display means expresses a probability variation state, and a case where the probability variation state detection means detects a case where the probability variation state detection means expresses a probability variation state 5. The gaming machine according to claim 3 or 4, further comprising a probability variation time symbol designating unit that causes the different mode symbol selecting unit to select the different mode symbol. The gist.

  Thus, when the probability variation state detection means detects a case where the probability variation state is expressed, the probability variation time difference design instruction means causes the difference aspect symbol selection means to select the difference aspect symbol, and the symbol display means A different aspect design is displayed. Therefore, when the probability variation state is expressed, it is possible to express that there is a correlation between the expression of the probability variation state and the display of the difference aspect symbol by displaying the difference aspect symbol. It becomes possible.

  As a result, it can be determined that the probability variation state is present when viewing the display of the different pattern, and useful information can be provided to the player. In addition, since the variation pattern in the case of the probability variation state is different from the variation pattern in the case of the probability variation state, the symbol in the probability variation state in which the variation time is generally short is interesting even in a short time. It can be a symbol or a prominent symbol. Therefore, it is possible to display the most suitable variation symbol both in the case of the probability variation state where the variation time is not long and in the case of the probability variation state where the variation time is short.

  The gaming machine according to the sixth aspect of the present invention provides a reach state detecting means for detecting a case where the symbol display means expresses a reach state, and a case where the phase display means detects the case where the reach state detection means expresses a reach state. 6. The gaming machine according to claim 3, further comprising reach time phase symbol designating means for causing the different mode symbol selecting means to select the different mode symbols. And

  As a result, when the reach state detecting unit detects the case where the reach state is expressed, the reach time phase different symbol designating unit causes the different mode symbol selecting unit to select the different mode symbol and the symbol display unit An aspect design is displayed. Therefore, when the reach state is expressed, it is possible to express that there is a correlation between the expression of the reach state and the display of the difference aspect symbol by displaying the different aspect symbol. Become.

  As a result, looking at the display of the different aspect symbols, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that the player is in a reach state, and to provide the player with an interesting game characteristic. In addition, since the variation pattern in the reach state is different from the variation pattern in the reach state, generally the variation speed is fast, and in the case of the non-reach state where the display time of one symbol is short, Even if the fluctuation speed is fast, it is possible to specialize in interesting and prominent symbols. On the other hand, in the case of the reach state, where the fluctuation speed is slow and a single symbol is often variably displayed over a long period of time, the design is made into an elaborate or large-shaped symbol, and the reach state and reach In both cases where the state is not in the state, it is possible to display the most suitable variation symbol, which is extremely excellent.

  A gaming machine according to a seventh aspect of the present invention provides the above-described difference mode symbol selecting means based on the number-of-holds detection means for detecting the number of holds at the start port and the number of holds detected by the number-of-holds detecting means. The gist of the gaming machine according to any one of claims 3 to 6, further comprising: a holding time difference symbol designating unit for selecting a mode symbol.

As a result, when the number-of-holds detecting means detects the number of holds at the start port, the different-phase symbol selecting means selects the different-style symbols based on the detected number of held times. Then, the symbol display means displays the different aspect symbols. Therefore, for example, when there is a hold, it is possible to express that there is a correlation between the number of holds and the display of the different form symbol by displaying the different form symbol.

  As a result, the player can grasp the number of holds from the fluctuation pattern without looking at the hold lamp, and can refrain from playing the game ball when the number of holds is almost full. Therefore, the number of holds can be grasped without shifting the line of sight from the image display toward the hold lamp, and the game balls can be launched according to the number of holds. It has an extremely excellent effect of being able to enjoy a certain image sufficiently.

  The gaming machine of the invention of claim 8 has the same meaning as the determined symbol, and the different aspect symbol having a different aspect has an aspect related to the fixed symbol. A gist of the gaming machine according to claim 5.

Thereby, when a different-form symbol is displayed in a variable manner, it becomes possible to specify a confirmed symbol having the same meaning as the symbol.
As a result, it is possible to give the image that something is different from the case where the symbols in the same manner as the confirmed symbols are variably displayed by variably displaying the different modal symbols, thereby improving the interest of the game. It has an extremely excellent effect that it can be used.

The gaming machine according to claim 9 is characterized in that the aspect related to the determined symbol is an aspect reminiscent of the determined symbol.
As a result, when the different-form symbols are variably displayed, it is possible to identify and identify a confirmed symbol having the same meaning as the symbol.

  As a result, it is possible to give an image that something different from the case where the design of the same mode as the fixed design is variably displayed by variably displaying the different mode design, and to improve the interest of the game There is an extremely excellent effect of being able to.

  The gaming machine of the invention of claim 10 has the same meaning as the determined symbol, and the different aspect symbol having a different aspect is the same as the aspect constituting a part or the whole of the fixed symbol. A gist of the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the gaming machine has a portion.

Thereby, a different aspect design and a definite design have the same aspect part. For example, a symbol “1” indicating that the symbol is first is provided in common.
As a result, it is possible to express the same meaning in the part common to the different design symbol and the fixed design, and it is possible to express the hidden meaning, the weight of the game, the added value, etc. in other parts become. Therefore, after clarifying the meaning of the symbol, display a variable to predict a big hit, display a variable to indicate that the game has added value, or display an interesting image. Can be obtained, and the game performance is improved.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine 1. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a wiring system of the gaming machine 1. FIG. FIG. 5 is a symbol pattern diagram showing a symbol pattern displayed on the special symbol display unit 21 of the special symbol display device 53. FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the transmission data transmitted from the game control apparatus 3 and which the display control apparatus 5 receives. 7 is a flowchart of a special symbol variation control processing routine executed by the game control device 3. 4 is a flowchart of a variation pattern creation process executed by the game control device 3. It is explanatory drawing of a fixed symbol. It is explanatory drawing of a fluctuation pattern.

Next, an embodiment of the invention will be described.
FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine 1 to which the present invention is applied, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a wiring system of the gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 7 fixed to a game island (not shown) and an inner frame 9 attached to the outer frame 7. A game board 11 for providing a pachinko game to a player, a handle 15 for launching a game ball 13 on the game board 11, and a game ball 13 which is a prize obtained as a result of the pachinko game by the game board 11. A saucer 17 and a lower saucer 19 are provided.

  The game board 11 includes a special symbol display unit 21 that displays an interesting symbol according to the progress of the pachinko game, a special symbol holding lamp 23 that displays the number of special symbols waiting to be displayed, a start port 25, A winning symbol 27, a normal symbol display unit 29, a normal symbol holding lamp 31, and a normal symbol actuating gate 32 are provided. When the game ball 13 wins a prize at the starting port 25, the special symbol display unit 21 has a special symbol. The display is started, and a big hit game for opening and closing the special winning opening 27 is provided when the special symbol becomes a predetermined symbol. Further, when the game ball 13 wins the normal symbol operating gate 32, the normal symbol display unit 29 starts displaying the normal symbol, and when the normal symbol becomes a predetermined symbol, the normal electric combination attached to the start opening 25 is provided. A small hit game that opens and closes the object 26 is provided.

In order to display such a special symbol or provide a big hit game or the like, the gaming machine 1 includes a game control device 3 and a display control device 5 to which wiring is connected as shown in FIG.
In addition, the game control device 3 is connected to the following units and inputs / outputs information in order to provide a pachinko game. Here, the game control device 3 includes an acoustic function unit 33 that provides sound, an illumination function unit 35 that provides illumination, a prize ball function unit 37 that provides processing related to the launching and paying out of the game ball 13, and an accessory. An accessory operating function unit 39 that provides a function related to the operation of the game, a display function unit 41 that performs display, a game ball detection function unit 43 that detects the game ball 13, and an external terminal board 45 for the body that outputs information to the outside. And a power supply board 47 that supplies power to each unit. The game ball detection function unit 43 includes a first type start port switch 49 and a safe ball switch 51. The first type start port switch 49 detects the game ball 13 that has won the start port 25 and outputs a start port detection signal.

  The display function unit 41 includes a display control device 5, a special symbol display device 53, and a normal symbol display device 55, which will be described in detail later. The special symbol display device 53 includes a special symbol display unit 21 and a special symbol holding lamp 23. The normal symbol display device 55 includes a normal symbol display unit 29 and a normal symbol holding lamp 31.

The configuration of each functional unit other than the display functional unit 41 is as shown in FIG. 2, and detailed description thereof is omitted.
Next, image display performed by the special symbol display device 53 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 3 is a symbol aspect diagram showing an aspect of a symbol displayed on the special symbol display unit 21 of the special symbol display device 53. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing transmission data transmitted from the game control device 3 and received by the display control device 5. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a special symbol variation control processing routine executed by the game control device 3, FIG. 6 is a flowchart of variation pattern creation processing executed by the game control device 3, and FIG. FIG. 8 and FIG. 8 are explanatory diagrams of variation patterns.

The game control device 3 outputs the transmission data shown in FIG. 4 in order to display the game symbols on the special symbol display unit 21 of the special symbol display device 53.
This transmission data is defined such that five commands are transmitted from the start of change to the determination of the special symbol displayed by the special symbol display unit 21 of the special symbol display device 53. As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, these five commands are first transmitted with a variation pattern designation command (1), and then with a left special symbol designation command (2). Thereafter, the middle special symbol designation command (3), the right special symbol designation command (4), and the all symbol stop designation command (5) are sequentially transmitted.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the command (2) is transmitted by the time T1 after the first command (1) is transmitted, and the command (2) is transmitted. The command of (3) is transmitted before the time T2 elapses after the command is sent, the command of (4) is transmitted by the time T3 elapses after the command of (3) is transmitted, and the command of the above (1) The command (5) is configured to be transmitted before the time T has elapsed since the transmission of.

  About 100 types of variation pattern designation commands (1) transmitted at the beginning are prepared, and the variation state of all symbols is instructed. When this is transmitted, the symbols in the left column 61, the middle column 63, and the right column 65 start to change as will be described later.

Fourteen types of left special symbol designation commands (2) are prepared, and a fixed symbol in the left column 61 is designated.
Fourteen types of medium special symbol designation commands (3) are prepared, and a fixed symbol in the middle row 63 is designated.

Fourteen types of right special symbol designating commands (4) are prepared, and the designated symbols in the right column 65 are designated.
These left, middle, and right special symbol designation commands (2), (3), and (4) designate a fixed symbol.

One type of all symbol stop designation command (5) is prepared, and the stop timing of symbols in the left column 61, the middle column 63, and the right column 65 is instructed.
When the commands (1) to (5) are transmitted from the game control device 3 and received by the display control device 5, one special symbol game is played by the special symbol display unit 21 of the special symbol display device 53. Is displayed. Among them, the change pattern designation command (1) relates to the display of the reach state. By this variation pattern designation command, the presence / absence of reach state display, the reach state with normal probability, the reach state with a slightly high probability, or the reach state with a high probability is expressed.

In the game control device 3 that outputs the commands (1) to (5) as described above, the special symbol variation control process shown in FIG. 5 is executed in order to output this command.
In this process, first, a jackpot determination process (S100) in which the value of the random number buffer for jackpot determination stored in advance by a process (not shown) is taken to determine the jackpot of the special symbol is determined. In addition, the process of extracting the value of the jackpot symbol random number buffer and determining the final symbol at the time of the special symbol jackpot, or the process of selecting and determining the final symbol based on the reach determination random number when it is determined to be off A symbol selection process (S110) and a variation pattern creation process (S120) to be described later are performed. As shown in part of FIG. 7, the selected symbol selected here is a symbol having the meaning of the first symbol to the symbol having the meaning of the ninth symbol. The symbol having the meaning of symbol 14 to the symbol having the meaning of symbol 14 is composed of only a person or an imaginary character.

  For example, in FIG. 7A, the fixed symbol 101 having the meaning of the first symbol is shown, in FIG. 7B, the fixed symbol 103 having the meaning of the second symbol is shown, and in FIG. The fixed symbol 105 having the meaning of the third symbol and the fixed symbol 107 having the meaning of the fourth symbol are shown in FIG. 7D.

  By the processing of S100 to S120, one special symbol game is displayed on the special symbol display unit 21 of the special symbol display device 53, but the variation pattern of (1) above including information representing the reach state is included. The designation command is determined as follows by the variation pattern creation process of FIG.

  First, variation pattern selection random number reading processing is performed to extract the value of the variation pattern selection random number buffer stored in advance by processing not shown (S200). Next, reach determination random number reading processing is performed to extract the value of the reach determination random number buffer (S210). Next, it is determined whether it is a big hit (S220), and if it is a big hit, the process proceeds to the subsequent variation pattern determination process (S230 to S310) for the big hit.

  In the variation pattern determination process in the case of jackpot, a determination is first made as to whether or not the state is a probability variation state (S230). The first variation pattern group 111 as shown in FIG. 8A is selected (S240).

  Next, on the basis of the reach determination random number read in S210, the reach state is determined according to the reach state selection table (not shown) for the probability variation state in the case of big hit (S250). As the reach state determined here, a reach state with a normal probability described later based on FIG. 3A, a reach state with a slightly higher probability described later with reference to FIG. There is a high probability reach state to be described later based on (C). Here, a high probability reach state is selected with a probability of 50 percent, a slightly higher probability reach state is selected with a probability of 35 percent, and a normal probability reach state is selected with a probability of 15 percent.

That is, in the case of a big hit and in the case of a probability fluctuation state, many high probability reach states appear.
Next, a process of selecting reach pattern groups 113, 115, and 117 as shown in FIG. 8A from the first variation pattern group 111 selected in S240 based on the reach state determined in S250. That is, reach pattern group selection processing is performed for selecting a set of variation patterns that provide the reach state determined in S250 from the first variation pattern group 111 (S260). For example, when the reach state having a high probability is determined in S250, the reach pattern group 113 having a high probability state is selected, and when the reach state having a slightly high probability is determined in S250, the probability is slightly high. When the reach pattern group 115 having the normal probability is selected and the reach state having the normal probability is determined in S250, the reach pattern group 117 having the reach state having the normal probability is selected.

  Next, a variation pattern determination process is performed in which one variation pattern from the selected reach pattern group 113, 115, or 117 is determined based on the variation pattern selection random number read in S200 (S270). For example, as shown in FIG. 8A, one variation pattern 121 is determined from a reach pattern group 113 in a high probability reach state.

The variation pattern determined in S270 is transmitted from the game control device 3 to the display control device 5 as the variation pattern designation command (1).
The special symbol display device 53 starts to change by the transmission of the change pattern designation command (1), and the reach state determined in S250 is expressed in a manner to be described later. Here, when the change pattern designation command of the change pattern 121 is input to the display control device 5 that expresses the reach state, for example, changes (1) to (4) as shown in FIG. A script with pattern control is set.

For example, as a script:
“(1) All symbols start to fluctuate (fluctuation time 20 seconds).
(2) Represent the reach state with a high probability corresponding to the left symbol at the start of the change + the determined symbol “2”.

(3) When all symbols stop designation command is input, the jackpot symbol is expressed from the reach state.
(4) Change again and win big with a definite symbol. Is marked.
These scripts (1) to (4) are executed by the display control device 5 to express the reach state and the interesting image.

  Further, if it is determined that the probability variation state is not determined in the determination of the probability variation state in S230, a second variation pattern group (not shown) that provides variation pattern candidates for the next big hit and not the probability variation state. A selection is made (S280).

  Next, on the basis of the reach determination random number read in S210, the reach state is determined according to the reach state selection table (not shown) for the case of big hit and not in the probability variation state (S290). The reach state determined here is selected with a high probability reach state with a probability of 40 percent, a slightly high probability reach state with a probability of 40 percent, and a normal probability reach state with a probability of 20 percent. Is done.

That is, in the case of a big hit and not in a probability fluctuation state, a high probability reach state and a slightly high probability reach state appear with the same probability.
Next, based on the reach state determined in S290, a process of selecting a reach pattern group from the second change pattern group selected in S280, that is, a set of change patterns that provide the reach state determined in S290. A reach pattern group selection process for selecting from the second variation pattern group is performed (S300). Next, a variation pattern determination process is performed for determining one variation pattern from the reach pattern group based on the variation pattern selection random number read in S200 (S310).

The variation pattern determined in S310 is transmitted from the game control device 3 to the display control device 5 as the variation pattern designation command (1).
Thereby, the special symbol display device 53 starts to change, and the reach state determined in S290 is expressed in a manner described later.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S220 that it is not a big hit, the process proceeds to a variation pattern determination process (S320 to S400) in the case of a subsequent loss.
In the variation pattern determination process in the case of deviation, it is first determined whether the state is a probability variation state (S320), and if it is a probability variation state, a variation pattern candidate to be used in the case of a probability variation state is provided next. A third variation pattern group not shown is selected (S330).

Next, on the basis of the reach determination random number read in S210, the reach state is determined according to the reach state selection table (not shown) for the probability variation state in the case of deviation (S340). The reach state determined here is selected with a probability of 2% with a high probability of reach, with a probability of 4% with a reach of slightly higher probability, and with a probability of 20% with a normal probability of reach. A state where no reach occurs occurs with a probability of 74%.

  In other words, in the case of a deviation and a probability fluctuation state, a state in which reach is hardly generated appears, and a reach state with a normal probability occasionally appears. The high probability reach state and the slightly high probability reach state only appear very rarely.

  Next, based on the reach state determined in S340, a process of selecting a reach pattern group (including a pattern group that does not generate reach) from the third variation pattern group selected in S330, that is, determined in S340. Reach pattern group selection processing is performed for selecting a set of variation patterns that provide a reach state or a state in which no reach occurs from the third variation pattern group (S350). Next, a variation pattern determination process is performed for determining one variation pattern from this reach pattern group based on the variation pattern selection random number read in S200 (S360).

The variation pattern determined in S360 is transmitted from the game control device 3 to the display control device 5 as the variation pattern designation command (1).
As a result, the special symbol display device 53 starts to change, and the reach state determined in S340 or the state where no reach occurs is expressed in a manner described later.

  If it is determined in step S320 that the state is not the probability variation state, a fourth variation pattern group (not shown) that provides a variation pattern candidate to be used in the case of the next deviation and not the probability variation state is selected ( S370).

  Next, on the basis of the reach determination random number read in S210, the reach state is determined according to the reach state selection table (not shown) for the case of detachment and not the probability variation state (S380). The reach state determined here is selected with a probability of 0.1% with a high probability reach state, with a probability of 1% with a reach rate with a little high probability, and with a probability of 10% with a normal probability reach state. A state where no reach occurs is selected with a probability of 88.9%.

  That is, in the case of detachment and not in the probability fluctuation state, a state in which the reach hardly occurs appears, and a reach state with a normal probability appears in rare cases. The high probability reach state and the slightly high probability reach state rarely appear.

  Next, based on the reach state determined in S380, a process of selecting a reach pattern group (including a pattern group in which no reach occurs) from the fourth variation pattern group selected in S370, that is, determined in S380. Reach pattern group selection processing is performed for selecting a set of variation patterns that provide a reach state or a state in which no reach occurs from the fourth variation pattern group (S390). Next, a variation pattern determination process is performed for determining one variation pattern from this reach pattern group based on the variation pattern selection random number read in S200 (S400).

The variation pattern determined in S400 is transmitted from the game control device 3 to the display control device 5 as the variation pattern designation command (1).
As a result, the special symbol display device 53 starts to change, and the reach state determined in S380 or the state where no reach occurs is expressed in a manner described later.

6 described above, the reach state represented in the special symbol display device 53 is selected from the reach state with a normal probability, the reach state with a slightly high probability, or the reach state with a high probability, The special symbol display device 53 is expressed as follows.

  FIG. 3A shows a pattern state in a normal probability reach state, FIG. 3B shows a pattern state in a slightly high probability reach state, and FIG. The mode of the symbol of the probability reach state is shown.

  In the special symbol display unit 21 of the special symbol display device 53, the variation pattern designation command (1), the left special symbol designation command (2), the middle special symbol designation command (3), and the (4) The symbol having the meaning of the first symbol to the symbol having the meaning of the 14th symbol (except for the symbol having the meaning of the third symbol is omitted by the right special symbol designation command and the all symbol stop designation command of (5)). ) Scrolls in the left column 61, the middle column 63, and the right column 65 in the vertical direction YA, stops, and whether the game result is a big hit or not is determined in the left column 61, the middle column 63 and the right column 65 are represented by three rows in the horizontal direction YB. The jackpot expression is a case where symbols having the same meaning are arranged in three rows in the horizontal direction YB. The arrangement of three rows in the horizontal direction YB when expressing the result of this game is called a fixed symbol. The fixed symbol is not a variable symbol but a fixed symbol when the symbol variation stops for a while at the end of the game.

  The nine symbols from the symbol having the meaning of the first symbol to the symbol having the meaning of the ninth symbol are defined symbols consisting only of numerals, and the meaning of the symbols having the meaning of the tenth symbol to the fourteenth symbol. As for the symbol having, the fixed symbol is composed of characters.

  In addition, the symbols having the meaning of the first symbol or the symbols having the meaning of the fourteenth symbol are normal states (other than the state where the expectation of the big hit is high, for example, other than the reach state, or the probability fluctuation accompanying the change of the lottery probability of the big hit In the case other than the state), the symbols in the same manner as the confirmed symbols are scrolled in the variable display, for example, in the vertical direction YA.

  As described above, in the special symbol display unit 21 of the special symbol display device 53, in the normal state, the special symbol in the same manner as the confirmed symbol is variably displayed without using the different manner symbol. That is, in the normal state, the symbol having the meaning of the first symbol composed only of numerals as the confirmed symbol, or the symbol having the meaning of the ninth symbol, and the symbol having the meaning of the tenth symbol configured as the confirmed symbol or The symbols having the meaning of the 14th symbol are scrolled.

A case where the special symbol display device 53 expresses the reach state in this state will be described.
In the expression of the reach state, a reach state with a normal probability that hardly shifts to a big hit as shown in FIG. 3A, and sometimes a big hit as shown in FIG. 3B. As shown in FIG. 3C, a reach state with a slightly high probability and a reach state with a high probability of shifting to a big hit are used.

  In the reach state of the normal probability shown in FIG. 3A, first, the left row 61 and the middle row 63 are both in the horizontal direction YB. When they are lined up, the expression of the reach state with the normal probability is started.

  The symbol 71 having the meaning of the third symbol provided with the egg shape immediately before hatching is configured by combining the numeral mode 73 expressing the symbol of the third symbol numerically with the egg mode 75 immediately before hatching. Has been.

When the expression of the reach state is started, if the remaining right column 65 scrolls the reach action and pauses at the symbol 71 having the meaning of the third symbol with the egg shape just before hatching, at this time It is expressed that the game result is a big hit. In the case of the other symbols of the first symbol, the second symbol, the fourth symbol, and the fourteenth symbol, the game result is lost and the game is determined.

  After expressing that it was a big hit when it was paused, all three columns of the left column 61, the middle column 63, and the right column 65 were re-varied, and finally a definite symbol that represents the big hit Stop. As described above, the nine symbols from the symbol having the meaning of the first symbol to the symbol having the meaning of the ninth symbol are defined symbols consisting only of numerals, and the meaning of the tenth symbol The symbols having the meanings of symbols having the meanings of 14 to 14 are composed of characters in the definite symbols.

In the reach state with the above normal probability, the reach that hardly shifts to the big hit is expressed in the form of the egg immediately before hatching, and the meaning of the third symbol is expressed by the numerical value 3.
In the reach state with a little high probability shown in FIG. 3B, first, the left row 61 and the middle row 63 are arranged in the horizontal direction YB with the symbol 81 having the meaning of the third symbol having a chick aspect. At that point, the expression of reach state with a slightly high probability is started.

The symbol 81 having the meaning of the third symbol provided with this chick aspect is configured by combining a numeral aspect 83 expressing the third symbol with a numerical value and a chick aspect 85.
When the reach state expression is started, if the remaining right column 65 scrolls the reach action and pauses at the symbol 81 having the meaning of the third symbol with the chick aspect, at this time, the game It is expressed that the result was a big hit. In the case of the other symbols of the first symbol, the second symbol, the fourth symbol, and the fourteenth symbol, the game result is lost and the game is determined.

  After expressing that it was a big hit when it was paused, all three columns of the left column 61, the middle column 63, and the right column 65 were re-varied, and finally a definite symbol that represents the big hit Stop. As described above, the nine symbols from the symbol having the meaning of the first symbol to the symbol having the meaning of the ninth symbol are defined symbols consisting only of numerals, and the meaning of the tenth symbol The symbols having the meanings of symbols having the meanings of 14 to 14 are composed of characters in the definite symbols.

In the reach state with a slightly high probability as described above, a reach that sometimes shifts to a big hit is expressed in the form of a chick hatched by an egg, and the meaning of the third symbol is expressed by the numerical value 3.
In the high-probability reach state shown in FIG. 3C, first, when the left row 61 and the middle row 63 are arranged in the horizontal direction YB, the symbols 91 having the meaning of the third symbol having a chicken aspect are arranged in the horizontal direction YB. Then, the expression of the reach state with high probability is started.

The symbol 91 having the meaning of the third symbol provided with the chicken aspect is configured by combining a numeral aspect 93 that expresses the third symbol with a numerical value and a chicken aspect 95.
When the reach state expression is started, if the remaining right column 65 scrolls the reach action and pauses at the symbol 91 having the meaning of the third symbol with a chicken aspect, at this point of the game It is expressed that the result was a big hit. In the case of the other symbols of the first symbol, the second symbol, the fourth symbol, and the fourteenth symbol, the game result is lost and the game is determined.

  After expressing that it was a big hit when it was paused, all three columns of the left column 61, the middle column 63, and the right column 65 were re-varied, and finally a definite symbol that represents the big hit Stop. As described above, the nine symbols from the symbol having the meaning of the first symbol to the symbol having the meaning of the ninth symbol are defined symbols consisting only of numerals, and the meaning of the tenth symbol The symbols having the meanings of symbols having the meanings of 14 to 14 are composed of characters in the definite symbols.

  In the above high-reach reach state, the reach of a jackpot with a half-probability is expressed in the form of a chicken that has grown into a parent bird that lays eggs and gives the meaning of the third pattern. It is expressed by the numerical value 3.

  According to the above three reach modes, the expectation level of jackpot is expressed as an egg mode 75 just before hatching, a chick mode 85, and a chicken mode 95 combined with the numerical modes 73, 83 and 93. Moreover, since the high level of expectation of jackpot is expressed in the growth process of this chicken, without attaching a special explanation to the gaming machine 1, it is more of the chick aspect 85 than the egg aspect 75 just before hatching. Providing a gaming machine 1 that can naturally feel that it is likely to be a big hit, and instinctively feel that the chicken aspect 95 is more likely to be a big hit than the chick aspect 85, and inflates the expectation of the big hit It becomes possible to do.

  In other words, in accordance with the psychology of the player, the game is excellent in that the expectation to the big hit can be naturally increased, and there is an extremely excellent effect that an interesting design can be provided.

  In the description based on FIG. 3, the case where the symbol of the left column 61 as the first stop symbol and the symbol of the middle column 63 as the second stop symbol are in the same mode has been described. For example, any symbol having the meaning of the third symbol may be used. For example, the symbol 71 having the meaning of the third symbol having the aspect of the egg immediately before hatching, and the third having the aspect of the chick. Any combination of the symbol 81 having the meaning of the symbol and the symbol 91 having the meaning of the third symbol having the aspect of chicken may be used.

  In this case, an expectation degree of jackpot between the jackpot expectation degrees of the two symbols representing the reach state is represented. For example, when the reach state is expressed by the symbol 81 having the meaning of the third symbol having the chick aspect and the symbol 91 having the meaning of the third symbol having the aspect of the chicken, when the reach state is expressed, A reach state with a medium probability, for example, a reach state with a jackpot probability of about 30% is expressed.

  In addition, although the above description has been made in the case of reaching the reach state from the normal game in which only the number symbol in the same mode as the confirmed symbol is scrolled, in addition to this, from the start of the normal game to the symbol only number Alternatively, for example, a character design as a different design such as an egg mode 75, a chick mode 85, or a chicken mode 95 just before hatching may be displayed. Thus, the case where the character design is displayed from the beginning is limited to the case where the expected value of the jackpot is very high, for example, the case where the jackpot is shifted to the jackpot with a probability of 50%. Thereby, when a character design is displayed from the beginning, the player can be sure of the big hit and can enjoy the fun of the game to the maximum.

  Further, the reach state may be expressed by only the numerical symbols in the same manner as the confirmed symbols without using the character symbols as the different symbols. In this case, rarely, a reach state is reached through a reach state. As a result, the player has little expectation for the big hit in the reach using only the numeric symbols in the same form as the confirmed symbol, but in this state, the player can enjoy the gameability that shifts to the big hit unexpectedly. .

  In addition, in the description of the embodiment, the case where the normal game is changed to the reach state has been described, but in addition to this, in the case of the reach state in which the probability is changed, a high probability reach state is assumed, for example, a chicken aspect The reach state may be expressed only by the symbol 91 having the meaning of the third symbol including

Alternatively, during the probability variation, all symbols may have only the symbol 91 having the meaning of the third symbol having, for example, a chicken shape, meaning high probability before reaching the reach state.
Further, during the probability variation, the determined symbol may be only the symbol 91 having the meaning of the third symbol having, for example, a chicken aspect meaning high probability.

  The above description shows an example in which the symbols are grown according to the degree of expectation of jackpot when the probability is changing or in the reach state. In addition to this, depending on the number of lighting of the special symbol holding lamp 23, a specific symbol is grown. You may make it grow. For example, when the number of lighting of the special symbol holding lamp 23 is “0”, the symbol that becomes the confirmed symbol scrolls as it is before reaching the reach state, and when the number of lighting is “1” or “2” Before reaching the reach state and after reaching the reach state, one of the symbols is changed to the equivalent of the symbol 71 having the meaning of the third symbol having the form of the egg immediately before hatching, and the lighting number is “3”. In the case of “4”, before entering the reach state and after reaching the reach state, one or more of the symbols have the meaning of the third symbol having a chick aspect, for example. You may make it change to the symbol which grew to the symbol 81 which has.

  By doing this, even if the user only pays attention to the special symbol display unit 21 of the special symbol display device 53 and enjoys the image display, the number of reserved balls can be known, and it is possible to prevent the firing of useless balls. It becomes possible.

  In the embodiment, the expectation of jackpot was shown in the chicken growth process, but it is not limited to this, but the growth process, growth process, improvement process, development process, expansion process, evolution process, lightness of the pattern Any object can be used in the design as long as the object can be expressed.

In addition, although the present Example demonstrated using the pachinko game machine which is one aspect | mode of implementation, it is not restricted to this.
For example, like a throttle game machine, a random number related to a hit is extracted by a player operating a start lever, and a reel reel and information (liquid crystal) display for performing an auxiliary effect based on the random number extraction value are extracted. Even in a gaming machine in which the device is driven, the present invention can be adopted for a game effect on an information (liquid crystal) display device.

Next, the correspondence between the structure of the claims and the embodiment of the invention will be described.
The symbol display means of claim 1 and claim 2 includes the special symbol display unit 21 of the special symbol display device 53, the expected value rising state detection means, and the different aspect symbol display means, "means for solving the problem". And the effects described in the examples correspond to the above.

  The gaming machine of claim 3 is the gaming machine 1, the symbol display means is the special symbol display unit 21 of the special symbol display device 53, and the different aspect symbol selection means is the reach state determination process of S250, S290, S340, and S380. A reach state is determined, a process for determining a reach state with a high probability, a reach state with a slightly high probability, or a reach state with a normal probability, a reach pattern group selection process in S260, S300, S350, and S390, and S270 , S310, S360, S400, and (1) change pattern designating command are input, and the special symbol display unit 21 of the special symbol display device 53 has the reach state as described with reference to FIG. This corresponds to the display control device 5 to be expressed. The different symbol display means corresponds to the special symbol display device 53 and the display control device 5.

The fact that a plurality of different-form symbols having the same meaning as the defined symbol of claim 4 are provided corresponds to the content described with reference to FIG.
The probability variation state detection means of claim 5 corresponds to the determination means of S230 and S320. S240 and S330 correspond to the probable time-varying symbol designating means. In addition, the contents shown in the note correspond to the end of the embodiment.

  The reach state detecting means of claim 6 corresponds to S250, S290, S340, and S380. The reach time difference symbol designating means corresponds to the reach pattern group selection process of S260, S300, S350, and S390. In addition, the contents shown in the note correspond to the end of the embodiment.

Although the number-of-holding detection means and the holding time difference symbol designating means of claim 7 are not shown, the contents shown in the end correspond to the end of the embodiment.
The content described with reference to FIG. 3 corresponds to the fact that the different aspect symbol having the same meaning as the determined symbol of claim 8 and having a different aspect has an aspect related to the fixed symbol.

The fact that the aspect related to the confirmed symbol of claim 9 is an aspect reminiscent of the confirmed symbol corresponds to the symbol expressed in FIG. 3 and the content described based on FIG. 3.
The design shown in FIG. 3 and the content described based on FIG. 3 correspond to having the same mode part as the mode that constitutes a part or all of the determined design of claim 10.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 3 ... Game control apparatus, 5 ... Display control apparatus,
7 ... Outer frame, 9 ... Inner frame, 11 ... Game board, 13 ... Game ball,
15 ... handle, 17 ... upper tray, 19 ... lower tray,
21 ... Special symbol display section, 23 ... Special symbol holding lamp,
25 ... Start-up port, 26 ... Ordinary electric accessory, 27 ... Grand prize opening,
29 ... Normal symbol display section, 31 ... Normal symbol hold lamp,
32 ... Normal symbol operation gate, 33 ... Acoustic function part, 35 ... Lighting function part,
37 ... Prize ball function unit, 39 ... Combine action function unit, 41 ... Display function unit,
43 ... Game ball detection function part, 45 ... External terminal board for main body,
47 ... Power supply board, 49 ... First type start port switch,
51 ... Safe ball switch, 53 ... Special symbol display device,
55 ... Normal symbol display device, 61 ... Left column, 63 ... Middle column, 65 ... Right column,
71 ... a symbol having the meaning of the third symbol having an egg form just before hatching,
73 ... Numerical mode, 75 ... Egg mode just before hatching,
81... A symbol having the meaning of the third symbol having a chick aspect;
83 ... number mode, 85 ... chick mode,
91 ... design having the meaning of the 3rd design with a chicken aspect,
93 ... Numerical form, 95 ... Chicken aspect,
101 ... A confirmed symbol having the meaning of the first symbol,
103 ... A confirmed symbol having the meaning of the second symbol,
105 ... a confirmed symbol having the meaning of the third symbol,
107 ... a confirmed symbol having the meaning of the fourth symbol,
111... First variation pattern group,
113 ... Reach pattern group with high probability reach state,
115 ... Reach pattern group with a slightly high probability reach state,
117: Reach pattern group in the normal state reach state,
121: Fluctuation pattern, YA: Vertical direction, YB: Horizontal direction

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that displays a game result by a symbol display means.

  Conventionally, JP 2000-126384 A has been disclosed as a technique related to symbols displayed on symbol display means. This technology makes a transition from the occurrence of reach to a big hit by using the arrow-shaped character to notify the scroll direction when the moving symbol that has been scrolled vertically in the vertical direction changes to horizontal scrolling by reach. It is a technology that makes you feel. In this technology, in order to predict the occurrence of a big hit, when an arrow is displayed, the probability of making a big hit is higher than when no arrow is displayed. I was doing it.

  In addition to changing the scroll direction for the purpose of further enhancing the fun of the game, the size of the symbol character is increased or decreased.

  However, in the conventional technology, in order to improve the fun of the game, it is possible to obtain a certain effect by performing a scroll direction notice or reach notice with arrows, or changing the size of the pattern. Although it was possible, there was a desire to get higher interest, and further ingenuity was desired.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of generating a new image display effect by devising the design of the pattern and enhancing the interest of the game to the limit.

As a means for solving the above problems, the gaming machine of the first aspect of the invention, the gaming ball is finished in starting opening, after variation variation pattern having a predetermined meaning on the screen, to stop, by the means A gaming machine provided with a symbol display means to be a definite symbol representing a game result, a random number setting means for setting a random number, a variation pattern group including a variation pattern in which a reach state occurs, and the variation pattern group , based on the random number set by the random number setting means, a variation pattern determining means for determining the variation pattern, if at least the change pattern determining means to determine the variation pattern specific reach state occurs, the fluctuation pattern which has the same above meaning, with the differences mode symbol has a mode of differences, and differences aspect symbol display means for displaying in place of the change pattern, the A plurality of the different aspect symbols are provided according to the level of expectation of jackpot in the reach state, and the plurality of different aspect symbols include a growth process, a growth process, an improvement process, a development process, an expansion process, Represents a stage in one of the evolution process and the lightness of the symbol, and the higher the expected level of the corresponding jackpot, the more the step is represented, and a plurality of different aspect symbol display means are provided. The gist is to set the different aspect symbol associated with the expected degree of jackpot from the different aspect symbols .

As a result, the symbol display means of the gaming machine receives a symbol having a predetermined meaning when a game ball is won at the starting port , for example, a symbol meaning the first, a symbol meaning the second, a symbol meaning the third, etc. The movement starts, and finally it becomes a fixed symbol and stops. This confirmed symbol represents whether the game result is, for example, a big hit or a miss.

The result of this game is either a big hit, until either it is out is expressed, is likely to be more normal to the jackpot gaming state, i.e. it is able to express high gaming state expectation value of jackpot . In this case, along with the differences aspect symbol display unit have the same meaning as variation pattern, the differences embodiments pattern having aspects of differences, are displayed on the symbol display unit.

  As a result, it is possible to display a gaming state with a high expectation value of jackpots by simply displaying the different form symbols, which can make the player feel joyful and improve the gaming characteristics of the gaming machine. Play.

The gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention is provided with a plurality of different aspect symbols having the same meaning as the variation symbols .

As a result, it is possible to use a plurality of different aspect symbols having the same meaning as the variation symbol, so depending on the weight of the game (expected degree of jackpot), the different aspect symbols can be used or the story can be used. Different patterns can be used to express.

  Therefore, it is possible to make an interesting screen or to make a meaningful screen for the game, and to make the player feel anxious. Thereby, there is an extremely excellent effect that it is possible to provide an interesting screen and high game playability.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine 1. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a wiring system of the gaming machine 1. FIG. FIG. 5 is a symbol pattern diagram showing a symbol pattern displayed on the special symbol display unit 21 of the special symbol display device 53. FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the transmission data transmitted from the game control apparatus 3 and which the display control apparatus 5 receives. 7 is a flowchart of a special symbol variation control processing routine executed by the game control device 3. 4 is a flowchart of a variation pattern creation process executed by the game control device 3. It is explanatory drawing of a fixed symbol. It is explanatory drawing of a fluctuation pattern.

Next, an embodiment of the invention will be described.
FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine 1 to which the present invention is applied, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a wiring system of the gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 7 fixed to a game island (not shown) and an inner frame 9 attached to the outer frame 7. A game board 11 for providing a pachinko game to a player, a handle 15 for launching a game ball 13 on the game board 11, and a game ball 13 which is a prize obtained as a result of the pachinko game by the game board 11. A saucer 17 and a lower saucer 19 are provided.

  The game board 11 includes a special symbol display unit 21 that displays an interesting symbol according to the progress of the pachinko game, a special symbol holding lamp 23 that displays the number of special symbols waiting to be displayed, a start port 25, A winning symbol 27, a normal symbol display unit 29, a normal symbol holding lamp 31, and a normal symbol actuating gate 32 are provided. When the game ball 13 wins a prize at the starting port 25, the special symbol display unit 21 has a special symbol. The display is started, and a big hit game for opening and closing the special winning opening 27 is provided when the special symbol becomes a predetermined symbol. Further, when the game ball 13 wins the normal symbol operating gate 32, the normal symbol display unit 29 starts displaying the normal symbol, and when the normal symbol becomes a predetermined symbol, the normal electric combination attached to the start opening 25 is provided. A small hit game that opens and closes the object 26 is provided.

In order to display such a special symbol or provide a big hit game or the like, the gaming machine 1 includes a game control device 3 and a display control device 5 to which wiring is connected as shown in FIG.
In addition, the game control device 3 is connected to the following units and inputs / outputs information in order to provide a pachinko game. Here, the game control device 3 includes an acoustic function unit 33 that provides sound, an illumination function unit 35 that provides illumination, a prize ball function unit 37 that provides processing related to the launching and paying out of the game ball 13, and an accessory. An accessory operating function unit 39 that provides a function related to the operation of the game, a display function unit 41 that performs display, a game ball detection function unit 43 that detects the game ball 13, and an external terminal board 45 for the body that outputs information to the outside. And a power supply board 47 that supplies power to each unit. The game ball detection function unit 43 includes a first type start port switch 49 and a safe ball switch 51. The first type start port switch 49 detects the game ball 13 that has won the start port 25 and outputs a start port detection signal.

  The display function unit 41 includes a display control device 5, a special symbol display device 53, and a normal symbol display device 55, which will be described in detail later. The special symbol display device 53 includes a special symbol display unit 21 and a special symbol holding lamp 23. The normal symbol display device 55 includes a normal symbol display unit 29 and a normal symbol holding lamp 31.

The configuration of each functional unit other than the display functional unit 41 is as shown in FIG. 2, and detailed description thereof is omitted.
Next, image display performed by the special symbol display device 53 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 3 is a symbol aspect diagram showing an aspect of a symbol displayed on the special symbol display unit 21 of the special symbol display device 53. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing transmission data transmitted from the game control device 3 and received by the display control device 5. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a special symbol variation control processing routine executed by the game control device 3, FIG. 6 is a flowchart of variation pattern creation processing executed by the game control device 3, and FIG. FIG. 8 and FIG. 8 are explanatory diagrams of variation patterns.

The game control device 3 outputs the transmission data shown in FIG. 4 in order to display the game symbols on the special symbol display unit 21 of the special symbol display device 53.
This transmission data is defined such that five commands are transmitted from the start of change to the determination of the special symbol displayed by the special symbol display unit 21 of the special symbol display device 53. As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, these five commands are first transmitted with a variation pattern designation command (1), and then with a left special symbol designation command (2). Thereafter, the middle special symbol designation command (3), the right special symbol designation command (4), and the all symbol stop designation command (5) are sequentially transmitted.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the command (2) is transmitted by the time T1 after the first command (1) is transmitted, and the command (2) is transmitted. The command of (3) is transmitted before the time T2 elapses after the command is sent, the command of (4) is transmitted by the time T3 elapses after the command of (3) is transmitted, and the command of the above (1) The command (5) is configured to be transmitted before the time T has elapsed since the transmission of.

  About 100 types of variation pattern designation commands (1) transmitted at the beginning are prepared, and the variation state of all symbols is instructed. When this is transmitted, the symbols in the left column 61, the middle column 63, and the right column 65 start to change as will be described later.

Fourteen types of left special symbol designation commands (2) are prepared, and a fixed symbol in the left column 61 is designated.
Fourteen types of medium special symbol designation commands (3) are prepared, and a fixed symbol in the middle row 63 is designated.

Fourteen types of right special symbol designating commands (4) are prepared, and the designated symbols in the right column 65 are designated.
These left, middle, and right special symbol designation commands (2), (3), and (4) designate a fixed symbol.

One type of all symbol stop designation command (5) is prepared, and the stop timing of symbols in the left column 61, the middle column 63, and the right column 65 is instructed.
When the commands (1) to (5) are transmitted from the game control device 3 and received by the display control device 5, one special symbol game is played by the special symbol display unit 21 of the special symbol display device 53. Is displayed. Among them, the change pattern designation command (1) relates to the display of the reach state. By this variation pattern designation command, the presence / absence of reach state display, the reach state with normal probability, the reach state with a slightly high probability, or the reach state with a high probability is expressed.

In the game control device 3 that outputs the commands (1) to (5) as described above, the special symbol variation control process shown in FIG. 5 is executed in order to output this command.
In this process, first, a jackpot determination process (S100) in which the value of the random number buffer for jackpot determination stored in advance by a process (not shown) is taken to determine the jackpot of the special symbol is determined. In addition, the process of extracting the value of the jackpot symbol random number buffer and determining the final symbol at the time of the special symbol jackpot, or the process of selecting and determining the final symbol based on the reach determination random number when it is determined to be off A symbol selection process (S110) and a variation pattern creation process (S120) to be described later are performed. As shown in part of FIG. 7, the selected symbol selected here is a symbol having the meaning of the first symbol to the symbol having the meaning of the ninth symbol. The symbol having the meaning of symbol 14 to the symbol having the meaning of symbol 14 is composed of only a person or an imaginary character.

  For example, in FIG. 7A, the fixed symbol 101 having the meaning of the first symbol is shown, in FIG. 7B, the fixed symbol 103 having the meaning of the second symbol is shown, and in FIG. The fixed symbol 105 having the meaning of the third symbol and the fixed symbol 107 having the meaning of the fourth symbol are shown in FIG. 7D.

  By the processing of S100 to S120, one special symbol game is displayed on the special symbol display unit 21 of the special symbol display device 53, but the variation pattern of (1) above including information representing the reach state is included. The designation command is determined as follows by the variation pattern creation process of FIG.

  First, variation pattern selection random number reading processing is performed to extract the value of the variation pattern selection random number buffer stored in advance by processing not shown (S200). Next, reach determination random number reading processing is performed to extract the value of the reach determination random number buffer (S210). Next, it is determined whether it is a big hit (S220), and if it is a big hit, the process proceeds to the subsequent variation pattern determination process (S230 to S310) for the big hit.

  In the variation pattern determination process in the case of jackpot, a determination is first made as to whether or not a probability variation state is present (S230), and if it is in a probability variation state, then a variation pattern candidate is provided for the case of a jackpot and in the probability variation state. The first variation pattern group 111 as shown in FIG. 8A is selected (S240).

  Next, on the basis of the reach determination random number read in S210, the reach state is determined according to the reach state selection table (not shown) for the probability variation state in the case of big hit (S250). As the reach state determined here, a reach state with a normal probability described later based on FIG. 3A, a reach state with a slightly higher probability described later with reference to FIG. There is a high probability reach state to be described later based on (C). Here, a high probability reach state is selected with a probability of 50 percent, a slightly higher probability reach state is selected with a probability of 35 percent, and a normal probability reach state is selected with a probability of 15 percent.

That is, in the case of a big hit and in the case of a probability fluctuation state, many high probability reach states appear.
Next, a process of selecting reach pattern groups 113, 115, and 117 as shown in FIG. 8A from the first variation pattern group 111 selected in S240 based on the reach state determined in S250. That is, reach pattern group selection processing is performed for selecting a set of variation patterns that provide the reach state determined in S250 from the first variation pattern group 111 (S260). For example, when the reach state having a high probability is determined in S250, the reach pattern group 113 having a high probability state is selected, and when the reach state having a slightly high probability is determined in S250, the probability is slightly high. When the reach pattern group 115 having the normal probability is selected and the reach state having the normal probability is determined in S250, the reach pattern group 117 having the reach state having the normal probability is selected.

  Next, a variation pattern determination process is performed in which one variation pattern from the selected reach pattern group 113, 115, or 117 is determined based on the variation pattern selection random number read in S200 (S270). For example, as shown in FIG. 8A, one variation pattern 121 is determined from a reach pattern group 113 in a high probability reach state.

The variation pattern determined in S270 is transmitted from the game control device 3 to the display control device 5 as the variation pattern designation command (1).
The special symbol display device 53 starts to change by the transmission of the change pattern designation command (1), and the reach state determined in S250 is expressed in a manner to be described later. Here, when the change pattern designation command of the change pattern 121 is input to the display control device 5 that expresses the reach state, for example, changes (1) to (4) as shown in FIG. A script with pattern control is set.

For example, as a script:
“(1) All symbols start to fluctuate (fluctuation time 20 seconds).
(2) Represent the reach state with a high probability corresponding to the left symbol at the start of the change + the determined symbol “2”.

(3) When all symbols stop designation command is input, the jackpot symbol is expressed from the reach state.
(4) Change again and win big with a definite symbol. Is marked.
These scripts (1) to (4) are executed by the display control device 5 to express the reach state and the interesting image.

  Further, if it is determined that the probability variation state is not determined in the determination of the probability variation state in S230, a second variation pattern group (not shown) that provides variation pattern candidates for the next big hit and not the probability variation state. A selection is made (S280).

  Next, on the basis of the reach determination random number read in S210, the reach state is determined according to the reach state selection table (not shown) for the case of big hit and not in the probability variation state (S290). The reach state determined here is selected with a high probability reach state with a probability of 40 percent, a slightly high probability reach state with a probability of 40 percent, and a normal probability reach state with a probability of 20 percent. Is done.

That is, in the case of a big hit and not in a probability fluctuation state, a high probability reach state and a slightly high probability reach state appear with the same probability.
Next, based on the reach state determined in S290, a process of selecting a reach pattern group from the second change pattern group selected in S280, that is, a set of change patterns that provide the reach state determined in S290. A reach pattern group selection process for selecting from the second variation pattern group is performed (S300). Next, a variation pattern determination process is performed for determining one variation pattern from the reach pattern group based on the variation pattern selection random number read in S200 (S310).

The variation pattern determined in S310 is transmitted from the game control device 3 to the display control device 5 as the variation pattern designation command (1).
Thereby, the special symbol display device 53 starts to change, and the reach state determined in S290 is expressed in a manner described later.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S220 that it is not a big hit, the process proceeds to a variation pattern determination process (S320 to S400) in the case of a subsequent loss.
In the variation pattern determination process in the case of deviation, it is first determined whether the state is a probability variation state (S320), and if it is a probability variation state, a variation pattern candidate to be used in the case of a probability variation state is provided next. A third variation pattern group not shown is selected (S330).

  Next, on the basis of the reach determination random number read in S210, the reach state is determined according to the reach state selection table (not shown) for the probability variation state in the case of deviation (S340). The reach state determined here is selected with a probability of 2% with a high probability of reach, with a probability of 4% with a reach of slightly higher probability, and with a probability of 20% with a normal probability of reach. A state where no reach occurs occurs with a probability of 74%.

  In other words, in the case of a deviation and a probability fluctuation state, a state in which reach is hardly generated appears, and a reach state with a normal probability occasionally appears. The high probability reach state and the slightly high probability reach state only appear very rarely.

  Next, based on the reach state determined in S340, a process of selecting a reach pattern group (including a pattern group that does not generate reach) from the third variation pattern group selected in S330, that is, determined in S340. Reach pattern group selection processing is performed for selecting a set of variation patterns that provide a reach state or a state in which no reach occurs from the third variation pattern group (S350). Next, a variation pattern determination process is performed for determining one variation pattern from this reach pattern group based on the variation pattern selection random number read in S200 (S360).

The variation pattern determined in S360 is transmitted from the game control device 3 to the display control device 5 as the variation pattern designation command (1).
As a result, the special symbol display device 53 starts to change, and the reach state determined in S340 or the state where no reach occurs is expressed in a manner described later.

  If it is determined in step S320 that the state is not the probability variation state, a fourth variation pattern group (not shown) that provides a variation pattern candidate to be used in the case of the next deviation and not the probability variation state is selected ( S370).

  Next, on the basis of the reach determination random number read in S210, the reach state is determined according to the reach state selection table (not shown) for the case of detachment and not the probability variation state (S380). The reach state determined here is selected with a probability of 0.1% with a high probability reach state, with a probability of 1% with a reach rate with a little high probability, and with a probability of 10% with a normal probability reach state. A state where no reach occurs is selected with a probability of 88.9%.

  That is, in the case of detachment and not in the probability fluctuation state, a state in which the reach hardly occurs appears, and a reach state with a normal probability appears in rare cases. The high probability reach state and the slightly high probability reach state rarely appear.

  Next, based on the reach state determined in S380, a process of selecting a reach pattern group (including a pattern group in which no reach occurs) from the fourth variation pattern group selected in S370, that is, determined in S380. Reach pattern group selection processing is performed for selecting a set of variation patterns that provide a reach state or a state in which no reach occurs from the fourth variation pattern group (S390). Next, a variation pattern determination process is performed for determining one variation pattern from this reach pattern group based on the variation pattern selection random number read in S200 (S400).

The variation pattern determined in S400 is transmitted from the game control device 3 to the display control device 5 as the variation pattern designation command (1).
As a result, the special symbol display device 53 starts to change, and the reach state determined in S380 or the state where no reach occurs is expressed in a manner described later.

  6 described above, the reach state represented in the special symbol display device 53 is selected from the reach state with a normal probability, the reach state with a slightly high probability, or the reach state with a high probability, The special symbol display device 53 is expressed as follows.

  FIG. 3A shows a pattern state in a normal probability reach state, FIG. 3B shows a pattern state in a slightly high probability reach state, and FIG. The mode of the symbol of the probability reach state is shown.

  In the special symbol display unit 21 of the special symbol display device 53, the variation pattern designation command (1), the left special symbol designation command (2), the middle special symbol designation command (3), and the (4) The symbol having the meaning of the first symbol to the symbol having the meaning of the 14th symbol (except for the symbol having the meaning of the third symbol is omitted by the right special symbol designation command and the all symbol stop designation command of (5)). ) Scrolls in the left column 61, the middle column 63, and the right column 65 in the vertical direction YA, stops, and whether the game result is a big hit or not is determined in the left column 61, the middle column 63 and the right column 65 are represented by three rows in the horizontal direction YB. The jackpot expression is a case where symbols having the same meaning are arranged in three rows in the horizontal direction YB. The arrangement of three rows in the horizontal direction YB when expressing the result of this game is called a fixed symbol. The fixed symbol is not a variable symbol but a fixed symbol when the symbol variation stops for a while at the end of the game.

  The nine symbols from the symbol having the meaning of the first symbol to the symbol having the meaning of the ninth symbol are defined symbols consisting only of numerals, and the meaning of the symbols having the meaning of the tenth symbol to the fourteenth symbol. As for the symbol having, the fixed symbol is composed of characters.

  In addition, the symbols having the meaning of the first symbol or the symbols having the meaning of the fourteenth symbol are normal states (other than the state where the expectation of the big hit is high, for example, other than the reach state, or the probability fluctuation accompanying the change of the lottery probability of the big hit In the case other than the state), the symbols in the same manner as the confirmed symbols are scrolled in the variable display, for example, in the vertical direction YA.

  As described above, in the special symbol display unit 21 of the special symbol display device 53, in the normal state, the special symbol in the same manner as the confirmed symbol is variably displayed without using the different manner symbol. That is, in the normal state, the symbol having the meaning of the first symbol composed only of numerals as the confirmed symbol, or the symbol having the meaning of the ninth symbol, and the symbol having the meaning of the tenth symbol configured as the confirmed symbol or The symbols having the meaning of the 14th symbol are scrolled.

A case where the special symbol display device 53 expresses the reach state in this state will be described.
In the expression of the reach state, a reach state with a normal probability that hardly shifts to a big hit as shown in FIG. 3A, and sometimes a big hit as shown in FIG. 3B. As shown in FIG. 3C, a reach state with a slightly high probability and a reach state with a high probability of shifting to a big hit are used.

  In the reach state of the normal probability shown in FIG. 3A, first, the left row 61 and the middle row 63 are both in the horizontal direction YB. When they are lined up, the expression of the reach state with the normal probability is started.

  The symbol 71 having the meaning of the third symbol provided with the egg shape immediately before hatching is configured by combining the numeral mode 73 expressing the symbol of the third symbol numerically with the egg mode 75 immediately before hatching. Has been.

  When the expression of the reach state is started, if the remaining right column 65 scrolls the reach action and pauses at the symbol 71 having the meaning of the third symbol with the egg shape just before hatching, at this time It is expressed that the game result is a big hit. In the case of the other symbols of the first symbol, the second symbol, the fourth symbol, and the fourteenth symbol, the game result is lost and the game is determined.

  After expressing that it was a big hit when it was paused, all three columns of the left column 61, the middle column 63, and the right column 65 were re-varied, and finally a definite symbol that represents the big hit Stop. As described above, the nine symbols from the symbol having the meaning of the first symbol to the symbol having the meaning of the ninth symbol are defined symbols consisting only of numerals, and the meaning of the tenth symbol The symbols having the meanings of symbols having the meanings of 14 to 14 are composed of characters in the definite symbols.

In the reach state with the above normal probability, the reach that hardly shifts to the big hit is expressed in the form of the egg immediately before hatching, and the meaning of the third symbol is expressed by the numerical value 3.
In the reach state with a little high probability shown in FIG. 3B, first, the left row 61 and the middle row 63 are arranged in the horizontal direction YB with the symbol 81 having the meaning of the third symbol having a chick aspect. At that point, the expression of reach state with a slightly high probability is started.

The symbol 81 having the meaning of the third symbol provided with this chick aspect is configured by combining a numeral aspect 83 expressing the third symbol with a numerical value and a chick aspect 85.
When the reach state expression is started, if the remaining right column 65 scrolls the reach action and pauses at the symbol 81 having the meaning of the third symbol with the chick aspect, at this time, the game It is expressed that the result was a big hit. In the case of the other symbols of the first symbol, the second symbol, the fourth symbol, and the fourteenth symbol, the game result is lost and the game is determined.

  After expressing that it was a big hit when it was paused, all three columns of the left column 61, the middle column 63, and the right column 65 were re-varied, and finally a definite symbol that represents the big hit Stop. As described above, the nine symbols from the symbol having the meaning of the first symbol to the symbol having the meaning of the ninth symbol are defined symbols consisting only of numerals, and the meaning of the tenth symbol The symbols having the meanings of symbols having the meanings of 14 to 14 are composed of characters in the definite symbols.

In the reach state with a slightly high probability as described above, a reach that sometimes shifts to a big hit is expressed in the form of a chick hatched by an egg, and the meaning of the third symbol is expressed by the numerical value 3.
In the high-probability reach state shown in FIG. 3C, first, when the left row 61 and the middle row 63 are arranged in the horizontal direction YB, the symbols 91 having the meaning of the third symbol having a chicken aspect are arranged in the horizontal direction YB. Then, the expression of the reach state with high probability is started.

The symbol 91 having the meaning of the third symbol provided with the chicken aspect is configured by combining a numeral aspect 93 that expresses the third symbol with a numerical value and a chicken aspect 95.
When the reach state expression is started, if the remaining right column 65 scrolls the reach action and pauses at the symbol 91 having the meaning of the third symbol with a chicken aspect, at this point of the game It is expressed that the result was a big hit. In the case of the other symbols of the first symbol, the second symbol, the fourth symbol, and the fourteenth symbol, the game result is lost and the game is determined.

  After expressing that it was a big hit when it was paused, all three columns of the left column 61, the middle column 63, and the right column 65 were re-varied, and finally a definite symbol that represents the big hit Stop. As described above, the nine symbols from the symbol having the meaning of the first symbol to the symbol having the meaning of the ninth symbol are defined symbols consisting only of numerals, and the meaning of the tenth symbol The symbols having the meanings of symbols having the meanings of 14 to 14 are composed of characters in the definite symbols.

  In the above high-reach reach state, the reach of a jackpot with a half-probability is expressed in the form of a chicken that has grown into a parent bird that lays eggs and gives the meaning of the third pattern. It is expressed by the numerical value 3.

  According to the above three reach modes, the expectation level of jackpot is expressed as an egg mode 75 just before hatching, a chick mode 85, and a chicken mode 95 combined with the numerical modes 73, 83 and 93. Moreover, since the high level of expectation of jackpot is expressed in the growth process of this chicken, without attaching a special explanation to the gaming machine 1, it is more of the chick aspect 85 than the egg aspect 75 just before hatching. Providing a gaming machine 1 that can naturally feel that it is likely to be a big hit, and instinctively feel that the chicken aspect 95 is more likely to be a big hit than the chick aspect 85, and inflates the expectation of the big hit It becomes possible to do.

  In other words, in accordance with the psychology of the player, the game is excellent in that the expectation to the big hit can be naturally increased, and there is an extremely excellent effect that an interesting design can be provided.

  In the description based on FIG. 3, the case where the symbol of the left column 61 as the first stop symbol and the symbol of the middle column 63 as the second stop symbol are in the same mode has been described. For example, any symbol having the meaning of the third symbol may be used. For example, the symbol 71 having the meaning of the third symbol having the aspect of the egg immediately before hatching, and the third having the aspect of the chick. Any combination of the symbol 81 having the meaning of the symbol and the symbol 91 having the meaning of the third symbol having the aspect of chicken may be used.

  In this case, an expectation degree of jackpot between the jackpot expectation degrees of the two symbols representing the reach state is represented. For example, when the reach state is expressed by the symbol 81 having the meaning of the third symbol having the chick aspect and the symbol 91 having the meaning of the third symbol having the aspect of the chicken, when the reach state is expressed, A reach state with a medium probability, for example, a reach state with a jackpot probability of about 30% is expressed.

  In addition, although the above description has been made in the case of reaching the reach state from the normal game in which only the number symbol in the same mode as the confirmed symbol is scrolled, in addition to this, from the start of the normal game to the symbol only number Alternatively, for example, a character design as a different design such as an egg mode 75, a chick mode 85, or a chicken mode 95 just before hatching may be displayed. Thus, the case where the character design is displayed from the beginning is limited to the case where the expected value of the jackpot is very high, for example, the case where the jackpot is shifted to the jackpot with a probability of 50%. Thereby, when a character design is displayed from the beginning, the player can be sure of the big hit and can enjoy the fun of the game to the maximum.

  Further, the reach state may be expressed by only the numerical symbols in the same manner as the confirmed symbols without using the character symbols as the different symbols. In this case, rarely, a reach state is reached through a reach state. As a result, the player has little expectation for the big hit in the reach using only the numeric symbols in the same form as the confirmed symbol, but in this state, the player can enjoy the gameability that shifts to the big hit unexpectedly. .

  In addition, in the description of the embodiment, the case where the normal game is changed to the reach state has been described, but in addition to this, in the case of the reach state in which the probability is changed, a high probability reach state is assumed, for example, a chicken aspect The reach state may be expressed only by the symbol 91 having the meaning of the third symbol including

Alternatively, during the probability variation, all symbols may have only the symbol 91 having the meaning of the third symbol having, for example, a chicken shape, meaning high probability before reaching the reach state.
Further, during the probability variation, the determined symbol may be only the symbol 91 having the meaning of the third symbol having, for example, a chicken aspect meaning high probability.

  The above description shows an example in which the symbols are grown according to the degree of expectation of jackpot when the probability is changing or in the reach state. In addition to this, depending on the number of lighting of the special symbol holding lamp 23, a specific symbol is grown. You may make it grow. For example, when the number of lighting of the special symbol holding lamp 23 is “0”, the symbol that becomes the confirmed symbol scrolls as it is before reaching the reach state, and when the number of lighting is “1” or “2” Before reaching the reach state and after reaching the reach state, one of the symbols is changed to the equivalent of the symbol 71 having the meaning of the third symbol having the form of the egg immediately before hatching, and the lighting number is “3”. In the case of “4”, before entering the reach state and after reaching the reach state, one or more of the symbols have the meaning of the third symbol having a chick aspect, for example. You may make it change to the symbol which grew to the symbol 81 which has.

  By doing this, even if the user only pays attention to the special symbol display unit 21 of the special symbol display device 53 and enjoys the image display, the number of reserved balls can be known, and it is possible to prevent the firing of useless balls. It becomes possible.

  In the embodiment, the expectation of jackpot was shown in the chicken growth process, but it is not limited to this, but the growth process, growth process, improvement process, development process, expansion process, evolution process, lightness of the pattern Any object can be used in the design as long as the object can be expressed.

In addition, although the present Example demonstrated using the pachinko game machine which is one aspect | mode of implementation, it is not restricted to this.
For example, like a throttle game machine, a random number related to a hit is extracted by a player operating a start lever, and a reel reel and information (liquid crystal) display for performing an auxiliary effect based on the random number extraction value are extracted. Even in a gaming machine in which the device is driven, the present invention can be adopted for a game effect on an information (liquid crystal) display device.

Next, the correspondence between the structure of the claims and the embodiment of the invention will be described.
Symbol display unit of claim 1 and claim 2, special symbol display unit 21 of the special symbol display device 53, differences embodiment the symbol display means, described by way of example in "effect means and the invention for solving the problems" Corresponded.

The fact that a plurality of different aspect symbols having the same meaning as the variation symbol of claim 1 is provided corresponds to the content described with reference to FIG .

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 3 ... Game control apparatus, 5 ... Display control apparatus,
7 ... Outer frame, 9 ... Inner frame, 11 ... Game board, 13 ... Game ball,
15 ... handle, 17 ... upper tray, 19 ... lower tray,
21 ... Special symbol display section, 23 ... Special symbol holding lamp,
25 ... Start-up port, 26 ... Ordinary electric accessory, 27 ... Grand prize opening,
29 ... Normal symbol display section, 31 ... Normal symbol hold lamp,
32 ... Normal symbol operation gate, 33 ... Acoustic function part, 35 ... Lighting function part,
37 ... Prize ball function unit, 39 ... Combine action function unit, 41 ... Display function unit,
43 ... Game ball detection function part, 45 ... External terminal board for main body,
47 ... Power supply board, 49 ... First type start port switch,
51 ... Safe ball switch, 53 ... Special symbol display device,
55 ... Normal symbol display device, 61 ... Left column, 63 ... Middle column, 65 ... Right column,
71 ... a symbol having the meaning of the third symbol having an egg form just before hatching,
73 ... Numerical mode, 75 ... Egg mode just before hatching,
81 ... Figure pattern having the meaning of a third symbol with aspects of the chick,
83 ... number mode, 85 ... chick mode,
91 ... design having the meaning of the 3rd design with a chicken aspect,
93 ... Numerical form, 95 ... Chicken aspect,
101 ... A confirmed symbol having the meaning of the first symbol,
103 ... A confirmed symbol having the meaning of the second symbol,
105 ... a confirmed symbol having the meaning of the third symbol,
107 ... a confirmed symbol having the meaning of the fourth symbol,
111... First variation pattern group,
113 ... Reach pattern group with high probability reach state,
115 ... Reach pattern group with a slightly high probability reach state,
117: Reach pattern group in the normal state reach state,
121: Fluctuation pattern, YA: Vertical direction, YB: Horizontal direction

Claims (10)

A game machine having a symbol display means that becomes a confirmed symbol that represents a game result after a symbol having a predetermined meaning moves on the screen and stops.
Expected value rising state detecting means for detecting an expected value rising state expressing that the symbol display means is a gaming state having a higher expected value of jackpot than normal;
When the expected value rising state detecting means detects an expected value rising state, the different aspect symbol display means for displaying the different aspect symbols having the same meaning as the determined symbol and having different aspects; A gaming machine characterized by comprising: When the expected value rising state detecting means detects the expected value rising state, the different aspect symbol display means has the same meaning as the determined symbol, and the different aspect symbols having different aspects are displayed on the screen. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display is moved and displayed in a predetermined moving direction. The expected value rising state detecting means is a different aspect symbol selecting means for selecting a different aspect symbol having the same meaning as the determined symbol and having a different aspect,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the different aspect symbol display means displays the different aspect symbols selected by the different aspect symbol selection means in a variable manner. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a plurality of different aspect symbols having the same meaning as the fixed symbol are provided. Probability variation state detection means for detecting a case where the symbol display means expresses a probability variation state;
When the probability variation state detection unit detects a case where the probability variation state is expressed, the difference aspect symbol selection unit includes a probability variation time difference symbol instruction unit that selects the difference aspect symbol. The gaming machine according to claim 3 or claim 4, wherein Reach state detecting means for detecting a case where the symbol display means represents a reach state;
Reach time phase symbol designating unit for causing the different mode symbol selecting unit to select the different mode symbol when the reach state detecting unit detects a case where the reach state is expressed. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that: A number-of-holds detecting means for detecting the number of holds at the start opening;
A holding time difference symbol designating unit for causing the different aspect symbol selecting means to select the different aspect symbol based on the number of holdings detected by the holding number detecting unit. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 3 to 6. The difference aspect design which has the same meaning as the said definite symbol and has a different aspect has an aspect relevant to this definite symbol, The claim 1 thru | or 7 characterized by the above-mentioned. Gaming machine. 9. The gaming machine according to claim 8, wherein the mode related to the fixed symbol is a mode reminiscent of the fixed symbol. The different aspect design having the same meaning as the determined symbol and having a different aspect has the same aspect portion as the aspect constituting a part or the whole of the determined symbol. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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