JP4667522B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including a display unit, a display control unit, and a game control unit.

  Many of pachinko machines, arrange ball machines, and the like, which are one of the gaming machines, start changing the symbol group in the liquid crystal display when the game ball wins or passes through a predetermined area (for example, a gate, a start port, etc.). Such symbol group variation is hereinafter referred to as “symbol variation”. Then, after starting the symbol variation, the symbol variation is partially stopped and, for example, the left symbol and the right symbol are displayed. If the combination of the left symbol and the right symbol matches the reach symbol (for example, the symbol of the zebra eye), a video such as a still image or animation is displayed as “reach”, or the fluctuation rate is changed for the remaining symbol variation. Etc. are displayed. A display pattern of symbol variation performed after reaching reach in this way is referred to as a “reach pattern”. In addition, the reach pattern in this specification shall exclude the reach pattern in the design fluctuation (so-called re-variation) performed after the jackpot is determined.

  By the way, a single pachinko machine or the like stores a plurality of reach patterns in order to make the pattern fluctuation interesting. The plurality of reach patterns have not only normal reach and super reach, but also changes in characters and backgrounds. Therefore, if the symbol variation is performed according to any of the plurality of reach patterns after reaching the reach, the display mode changes depending on the selected symbol variation, and the symbol variation becomes interesting. When the symbol variation is stopped and the middle symbol is displayed, a combination of special symbols (that is, the left symbol, middle symbol, right symbol) is displayed on the liquid crystal display. The player who sees the combination of the special symbols displayed in this way can recognize whether the current lottery result is “big hit” or “out of game”. Furthermore, depending on the combination of special symbols (for example, symbol “666” or symbol “777”), the player can also predict the size of the bonus that will be obtained by jackpot.

  However, in the conventional pachinko machine and the like, even if the pattern variation before reach or the pattern variation after reach, it is performed within a certain display area on the display surface of the liquid crystal display. In such a display mode, the player or the like only needs to look at the display area, so that it is not necessary to move the line of sight so much. However, those who are seeing a mode in which the symbol variation is displayed only in the same display area are tired of getting used to it because the overall variation in display is scarce even if the symbol variation itself is interesting. The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and is configured to be able to perform symbol variation on each of a plurality of display units, so that the person who sees the plurality of display units by performing overall display is bored. An object is to provide a gaming machine that is not allowed.

(Means 1 for solving the problem)
Means 1 for solving the problem is as described in claim 1. Here, the terms described in claim 1 are interpreted as follows. The same applies to the other claims and the detailed description of the invention.
(1) “Design” is a special design consisting of characters (alphanumeric characters, kanji, etc.), symbols, signs, figures (characters, etc.), images, etc., ordinary designs, decorative designs (background designs), etc. It may be a moving image such as an animation. Further, the “specific symbol” includes at least a symbol used for the lottery, and the “display mode by the specific symbol” includes not only a single symbol but also a combination of specific symbols such as a reach symbol and a jackpot symbol. Furthermore, a “symbol group” is formed by arbitrarily arranging a plurality of substantially the same specific symbols or different specific symbols. A specific symbol as an element constituting the symbol group or a combination of predetermined specific symbols may be fixed or changed.
(2) “Stop” includes not only complete stop but also temporary stop. In addition, the “stop” state includes not only the case of being stationary, but also the case of moving in an arbitrary distance range in an arbitrary direction around the reference position.
(3) “Bonus” means an advantageous gaming state given to a player. For example, shortening the symbol variation period (hereinafter referred to as “short time”), changing the jackpot probability (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”), opening and closing the lids, blades, wing pieces, etc. provided in the winning device or gate. Various aspects, or an aspect in which at least two of these are combined.

  According to the said means 1, the display part which fluctuates the symbol group concerning a specific symbol, stops the said fluctuation | variation, and can form the some display mode by a specific symbol, The display control part which controls the fluctuation | variation or stop of a symbol group, And a game control unit that gives a privilege when the changing symbol group forms a display mode with a predetermined specific symbol and stops. Among these, the display control unit changes the symbol group in each of the plurality of display units to form and stop the display mode with the specific symbol, and any one specific symbol among the display modes with the two or more specific symbols stopped Select the display mode. Therefore, the player can play with a sense of expectation expecting that a display mode with a desired specific symbol is selected. In addition, since the entire display using a plurality of display units is performed, a person who sees the display unit is not bored.

(Means 2 for solving the problem)
Means 2 for solving the problem is as described in claim 2. According to the means 2, the display unit and the game control unit are provided in the same manner as the means 1. Among these, the display control unit selects at least one display unit from among a plurality of display units each changing the symbol group. In addition, the game control unit gives a privilege when the symbol group changing on the display unit selected by the display control unit forms a display mode with a predetermined specific symbol and stops. Therefore, the player can play with a sense of expectation expecting that a desired display portion is selected. In addition, since the entire display using a plurality of display units is performed, a person who sees the display unit is not bored.

(Means 3 for solving the problem)
Means 3 for solving the problem is as described in claim 3. According to the means 3, at the time of selection, the display control unit changes the display mode between the selected state and the non-selected state, and sequentially changes the combination of the display unit and specific symbols that are the target of the selected state and the non-selected state. I will let you. Only the display unit may be changed sequentially, only the display mode based on the specific symbol may be used, or both of them may be used. When the display mode is made different between the selected state and the non-selected state, the player can clearly know which display unit and the specific display mode are selected. In addition, since the selected state and the non-selected state are sequentially changed, the player can see while expecting which display pattern by which specific symbol is finally selected.

(Means 4 for solving the problem)
The means 4 for solving the problem is as described in claim 4. According to the means 4, the display control unit selects a display mode based on a specific symbol that is advantageous to the player from among two or more specific symbol display modes. Since a display mode with a specific symbol that is advantageous to the player is selected from among the combinations of two or more specific symbols that are displayed, the player is more likely to obtain a privilege than a case in which the display mode is selected at random. Therefore, the expectation of the player who expects the privilege can be enhanced.

(Means 5 for solving the problem)
The means 5 for solving the problem is as described in claim 5. Here, the term “required condition” described in claim 5 is a condition that can be appropriately set according to the type of gaming machine, the date and time, the gaming state, and the like, even if the condition is fixed during the game. You may change it well. For example, when a notice is given, or when a fluctuating symbol group stops at a predetermined specific symbol (for example, a reach symbol), the reach pattern has changed, or when all symbol variations have been stopped, All conditions that can be set by the gaming machine, such as winning or passing a prize opening or a gate, are applicable. The same applies to the other claims and the detailed description of the invention.

  According to the means 5, the display control unit increases the number of display units when a necessary condition is satisfied. Since the symbol group can be similarly changed for the increased number of display portions, the possibility of stopping in a display mode with a predetermined specific symbol is increased. Therefore, the expectation of the player who expects the privilege can be further increased.

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

(Means 7 for solving the problem)
Means 7 for solving the problem is as described in claim 7. According to the means 7, the display control unit changes the size and shape of the display unit for all or part of the changed number of display units. When the size and shape of the display unit are appropriately changed, it is possible to make it easier to see the display mode of the specific symbols that are changed or stopped and displayed. Therefore, the visibility can be improved as compared with the case where the size and shape of the display portion are not changed.

  According to the present invention, since it is possible to perform the symbol variation on each of the plurality of display units, it is possible to prevent the person who sees the plurality of display units from performing the overall display.

It is a figure which shows typically the 1st outline | summary of this invention. It is a figure which shows typically the 2nd outline | summary of this invention. It is a front view which shows the external appearance of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the external appearance of a composite apparatus, and the structure of a symbol group. It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of a main control board and a display control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a start port process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a symbol variation process. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in a special symbol display. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in a special symbol display. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in a special symbol display. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a symbol variation process. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in a special symbol display.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Embodiments 1 and 2 are examples in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine that is one of gaming machines. In each embodiment, for the sake of simplicity, the “display mode with a specific symbol” is simply referred to as a “symbol display mode”.

  First, the first outline of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The gaming machine of the present invention shown in FIG. 1 has a display unit 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d that can change a symbol group related to a specific symbol and stop the change to form a plurality of symbol display modes, respectively. A display control unit 6 that controls fluctuation or stop, and a game control unit 4 that gives a privilege to the player 2 when the fluctuating symbol group forms a predetermined symbol display mode and stops. When a required condition is satisfied in the gaming machine configured as described above, the display control unit 6 forms a symbol display mode by changing the symbol group in each of the plurality of display units 8a, 8b, 8c, and 8d, and stops the display. Control is performed to select any one of the two or more symbol display modes. Here, the display units 8 a, 8 b, 8 c and 8 d are provided in the display means 8. The display means 8 may be constituted by almost all of the parts (areas and regions) capable of displaying the symbols for one display (display device) or plural displays, or may be constituted by a part of the parts. . The number, type, and the like of the display units constituting the display unit 8 may be fixed or changed (added or excluded) during the game.

  In the example of FIG. 1, after the first stage in the display means 8 is started, the second stage is divided into a plurality of display units 8 a, 8 b, 8 c, and 8 d to continue the pattern variation, respectively. Eye change is stopped at each display unit. Then, among the two or more symbol display modes that have been stopped, one of the symbol display modes is selected by sequentially changing, for example, clockwise (in the direction of arrow D in the figure) at the fourth stage, and the selection is performed at the fifth stage. The symbol display mode is fixed. At the time of selection, the display control unit 6 changes the display mode between, for example, a selected state (non-hatched part in FIG. 1) and a non-selected state (obliquely hatched part in FIG. 1). The target symbol display mode is changed sequentially.

  According to the above-described gaming machine, the player 2 can play with a sense of expectation expecting that a desired symbol display mode is selected. In addition, since the entire display using the display units 8a, 8b, 8c, and 8d is performed, a person who sees the display unit is not bored. Furthermore, since the display modes are different between the selected state and the non-selected state, the player 2 can clearly understand which symbol display mode is selected. And since the symbol display mode which becomes the object of a selection state and a non-selection state is changed sequentially, the player 2 expects which symbol display mode will be finally selected, and display part 8a, 8b, 8c, Comes to see 8d.

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

  In the example of FIG. 2, as in the first outline, after the first stage in the display means 8 is changed, the second stage is divided into a plurality of display portions 8 a, 8 b, 8 c, and 8 d to change the patterns. Continue. Then, in the third row, the plurality of display portions 8a, 8b, 8c, and 8d are sequentially changed clockwise, for example, in the direction of arrow D to select at least one display portion, and the display portion 8d selected in the fourth row. And stop changing the symbol at the fifth stage. At the time of selection, the display control unit 6 changes the display mode between, for example, a selected state (non-hatched display unit in FIG. 2) and a non-selected state (inclined hatched display unit in FIG. 2). The display unit that is the target of the state is changed sequentially. Thereafter, when the symbol group changing on the display unit selected by the display control unit 6 forms a predetermined symbol display mode and stops, the game control unit 4 gives a bonus such as a big hit game to the player 2.

  According to the above-described gaming machine, since the plurality of display units 8a, 8b, 8c, and 8d are configured to perform symbol variation, the player can display desired symbols on the respective display units 8a, 8b, 8c, and 8d. You can have a sense of expectation that the aspect will stop. Further, since the display unit to be determined during the change is selected, it is possible to give a sense of expectation and tension to those who see the plurality of display units 8a, 8b, 8c, and 8d. Since the entire display is performed in this way, the person who sees the plurality of display portions is not bored. Further, since the display modes are different between the selected state and the non-selected state, the player 2 can clearly understand which display unit is selected. In addition, since the display units to be selected and unselected are sequentially changed, the player 2 looks at the display unit (display unit 8) while expecting that a desired display unit is finally selected. become.

Here, the following aspects (1) to (4) may be realized. Even in these modes, since the overall display changes, it is possible to prevent the person who sees the display portions 8a, 8b, 8c, and 8d displayed on the display means 8 from getting bored.
(1) The display control unit 6 is configured to select a symbol display mode advantageous to the player 2 from two or more symbol display modes. In this way, the player 2 is more likely to obtain a privilege than when arbitrarily selected, so that the player 2 who expects the privilege can further increase the expectation.
(2) When the required condition is satisfied, the display control unit 6 is configured to increase the number of display units. In this way, since the display portions 8a, 8b, 8c, and 8d that have increased numbers can each perform symbol variation, it is possible to further increase the expectation of the player 2 who expects the privilege by the larger number. .

(3) The display control unit 6 is configured to change the number of display units included in the display unit 8 according to the degree of expectation. In this way, the player 2 who has recognized the number of display units that perform symbol variation can estimate the degree of expectation, so that the player can play while expecting a privilege.
(4) The display control unit 6 is configured to change the size of the display unit for all or part of the changed number of display units 8a, 8b, 8c, and 8d. By doing so, it becomes easy to see the symbol variation and the symbol display mode to be stopped and displayed, so that the visibility can be improved.

[Embodiment 1]
The first embodiment is a mode in which any one of the two or more symbol display modes is selected after the symbol variation is stopped. The first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In FIG. 3, the external appearance of the pachinko machine 10 is shown with a front view. On the game board surface 12 of the pachinko machine 10 shown in FIG. 3, a gate 32 having a gate sensor 58 for detecting a pachinko ball passing therethrough, passage openings 24 and 62 through which the pachinko ball can pass, and a start for detecting a winning pachinko ball A composite device having a start opening 30 having a mouth sensor 60, a large winning opening 34 having a lid 74 that can be opened and closed by a solenoid 54, and a special symbol display 22 and holding ball lamps 20, 28 as will be described later. 14. In addition, general winning holes, windmills, nails and the like are appropriately arranged. Below the game board 12, an operation button 48 (operation unit) for giving a required instruction to the pachinko machine 10, an ashtray 46 for storing cigarette butts, and pachinko balls including prize balls are temporarily stored. A lower plate 44, a handle 40 having a touch sensor 42 for detecting whether or not the hand of the player 2 is touching, a sound (sound effect, music, etc.) And the like. In addition, a frame opening sensor 36 that detects the opening of the glass frame 18 (gold frame), and lamps 16 (light emitters) arranged at appropriate positions according to the game content of the pachinko machine 10 and the like are provided. Further, a ball lending switch 64 for instructing ball lending, a return switch 72 for instructing return of the prepaid card, and the like are provided above the upper plate 38.

  By the way, the passing port 24 provided on the game board surface 12 is provided with a normal symbol display 26 for displaying the normal symbol by changing or stopping it. The normal symbol display 26 has one or a plurality of light emitters (for example, LEDs emitting green or red), and when a pachinko ball passes through the gate 32, the fluctuation starts and a required period (for example, 10 seconds) elapses. Then stop. The variation of the normal symbol is performed by, for example, blinking of a light emitter. When the flashing light emitter stops in a specific state (for example, a specific LED is lit in red), the lid of the lower start port 68 is opened for a certain period (for example, 4 seconds). In addition to the above-mentioned lid 74, the big winning opening 34 has a V zone 56 or the like that allows the big hit gaming state to be continued within the required number of times (for example, 16 times) when the pachinko ball wins within the open period for the large winning opening (for example, 20 seconds). , Just have a normal winning opening to pay out the winning ball. In order to detect a winning pachinko ball, the V zone 56 is provided with a V zone sensor 52, and the normal winning opening is provided with a winning sensor 70. In addition, a lower start port 68 having a start port sensor 66 for detecting a pachinko ball that has won a prize is provided below the big winning port 34. The lower start port 68 has the same function as the start port 30. Each of the start opening 30 and the lower start opening 68 pays out a winning ball in the same manner as a normal winning opening when a pachinko ball wins.

  4A is a partially enlarged view of FIG. 3, a composite device 14 is a special symbol display 22 that can display a change or stop of a symbol group, and a pachinko ball that has passed through a gate 32 during a change of a normal symbol. The holding ball lamp 20 for displaying the number of balls, the holding ball lamp 28 for displaying the number of pachinko balls (that is, holding balls) won in the starting port 30 and the lower starting port 68 during the change of the special symbol, one of the normal winning ports And the like, a winning prize opening 76 (also referred to as “top hole”). Hereinafter, the number of pachinko balls that can be recognized by the display of the holding ball lamp 28 is referred to as “the number of holding balls”.

  The special symbol display 22 uses, for example, a liquid crystal display, and displays special symbols (specific symbols) such as characters, symbols, codes, graphics, and images, or decorative symbols. The screen of the special symbol display 22 is provided with at least one display unit, and the number of the display units can be increased or decreased at a predetermined timing. In a normal state, only one display unit 80a is displayed on the screen of the special symbol display 22, but in FIG. 4A, a specific variation pattern is read and the one display unit 80a has four display units as will be described later. An example in which the display section is divided into two display sections 80a, 80b, 80c, and 80d is shown. In the symbol variation performed in each of the display units 80a, 80b, 80c, and 80d, for example, as shown in FIG. 4B, the left symbol group 92, the middle symbol group 94, and the right symbol group 96 are sequentially arranged from the left side to the right side of the drawing. Use. In this example, the left symbol group 92, the middle symbol group 94, and the right symbol group 96 all use ten special symbols composed of combinations of the same numbers. The left symbol group 92, the middle symbol group 94, and the right symbol group 96 are arranged so that special symbols are displayed in reverse order. The color, size, background, etc. of the special symbol in displaying the special symbols constituting the left symbol group 92, the middle symbol group 94, and the right symbol group 96 are arbitrary. In addition, although the liquid crystal display was used for the special symbol display 22, any display capable of displaying a symbol such as a CRT, an LED display, a plasma display or the like may be used. Further, although the normal symbol display 26 and the special symbol display 22 are used separately, the same display may be used for both. Each of the holding ball lamps 20 and 28 includes one or a plurality of light emitters (for example, four LEDs).

  Next, upon receiving a main control board 100 for realizing a pachinko game by the pachinko machine 10 and a display command (for example, a signal including a scheduled stop pattern, a fluctuation pattern, etc.) sent from the main control board 100, a special symbol display 22 A display control board 200 that displays a symbol will be described with reference to FIG. The main control board 100 and the display control board 200 are both provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 10, for example. In FIG. 5, a main control board 100 corresponding to the game control unit 4 is configured around a CPU (processor) 110. The main control board 100 receives signals sent from various input devices such as a ROM 112 that stores a game control program and required data (for example, jackpot value), a RAM 114 that stores data such as various random numbers and signals, and the like. An input processing circuit 102 that converts data into a data format that can be processed in the control board 100 and an output processing circuit 104 that operates various output devices (for example, a solenoid 54) in response to operation data sent from the CPU 110, and is sent from the CPU 110. A display control circuit 106 that controls display (including lighting and blinking) of the light emitters in response to the received display data, a communication control circuit 116 that sends necessary signals to the display control board 200, the frame control board 300, and the like. Have. These components are all coupled to the bus 118.

  The CPU 110 executes a game control program stored in the ROM 112 to realize a game by the pachinko machine 10, and the game control program also includes a program for realizing a procedure such as a start port process described later. An EPROM is used for the ROM 112 and an SRAM is used for the RAM 114, but other types of memories may be used arbitrarily. Other types of memory include EEPROM, DRAM, flash memory, and the like. As an input device for the input processing circuit 102 to receive a detection signal or the like, for example, start port sensors 60 and 66, a gate sensor 58, a winning sensor (V zone sensor 52, etc.), an operation button 48 or other sensors (frame opening sensor 36, Touch sensor 42, etc.). As an output device from which the output processing circuit 104 outputs a signal, there is a solenoid 54, for example. Examples of the light emitters that are controlled by the display control circuit 106 include the lamps 16, the holding ball lamps 20 and 28, or the normal symbol display 26. The communication control circuit 116 can also send required data to a hall computer or the like (not shown) as required.

  Next, the display control board 200 corresponding to the display control unit 6 is configured around the CPU 210 and stores a display control program and required display data (for example, display information corresponding to a display command and various variation patterns). ROM 202, RAM 204 that stores data such as display commands and display information and input / output signals, communication control circuit 206 that receives data sent from the main control board 100 and sends it to the CPU 210, RAM 204, etc., and stores necessary symbols in advance. A character generator 212 is generated when a display command or the like is received, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 214 that receives display information sent from the CPU 210 and displays the processed symbols on the special symbol display 22. All of these components are coupled to each other on bus 208.

  The CPU 210 executes the display control program stored in the ROM 202 and displays the symbols on the special symbol display 22. The ROM 202 uses an EPROM, and the RAM 204 uses a DRAM, but other types of memory may be used. The communication control circuit 206 can send necessary data to a hall computer (not shown) as required. The symbol data generated by the character generator 212 includes, for example, characters (alphanumeric characters, kanji characters, etc.), symbols (special symbols, decorative symbols, etc.), still images, moving images (animation, etc.), images, and the like. The VDP 214 having a VRAM, a palette RAM, etc. receives the display information, reads the design data generated by the character generator 212, performs image editing such as coloration designation and sprite processing, and develops the design data in the VRAM and palette RAM. Finally, the video signal, the synchronization signal, etc. are output to the special symbol display 22. With the sprite function realized by executing the sprite processing, the number of the display units 80a, 80b, 80c, 80d can be increased / decreased, and the symbol group can be easily changed or stopped.

  It should be noted that the frame control board 300 and other boards that control the operation of various devices in response to command signals sent from the main control board 100 are not related to the gist of the present invention, and are not shown in detail. Description is omitted. Examples of the various devices include a launch device that launches pachinko balls when the handle 40 is operated, and a payout device that pays out pachinko balls for lending or winning balls.

  In the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above, a procedure performed by the main control board 100 to realize the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 6 shows the procedure of the starting port process for realizing the pachinko ball winning determination with respect to the starting port 30, and FIG. 7 shows the increase and decrease of the display units 80 a, 80 b, 80 c, and 80 d provided in the special symbol display 22. The procedure of the symbol variation process for realizing the variation is shown by a flowchart. These processes are realized by the CPU 110 executing the game control program stored in the ROM 112 of the main control board 100 shown in FIG. 5 at an appropriate timing (for example, every 4 milliseconds). Since the start port 30 and the lower start port 68 function in the same manner, the start port 30 will be described as an example in order to simplify the description. In an actual pachinko machine, when a pachinko ball wins the start opening 30 during symbol variation on the special symbol display 22, the symbol variation is suspended up to a predetermined number (for example, four) and the reserved ball lamp 28 is turned on. . Then, after the current symbol variation is finished, the symbol variation from the next time is performed continuously within the range of the number of reserved balls. In order to simplify the explanation in this specification, only one pachinko ball has won a prize at the start opening 30 or the like when the number of held balls is 0 (the held ball lamp 28 is all turned off). It will be described assuming the time.

  The start port process shown in FIG. 6 is a procedure that embodies part of the game control unit 4. First, it is determined whether or not a pachinko ball has been won at the start port 30 [step S10]. Specifically, if a detection signal is received from the start port sensor 60 shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, it is determined that a prize is received (YES), and if no detection signal is received, it is determined that no prize is received (NO). If a pachinko ball wins at the starting port 30 (YES), it is determined whether or not to display a change [Step S12]. Specifically, the determination is made based on whether or not the current gaming state is during symbol variation or jackpot gaming. When performing variable display (YES), various random numbers are read and stored [step S14]. Examples of the various random numbers include, for example, a jackpot determination random number RA for determining whether or not a jackpot or a jackpot symbol displayed on the special symbol display 22 when the jackpot determination random number RA is determined to be a jackpot (the required symbol). The jackpot symbol random number RB for specifying the combination), the symbol variation random number RC for identifying the display pattern from the start to the stop of the symbol variation, and the like.

  Based on the various random numbers stored in step S14, symbol variation processing is executed in order to realize the symbol variation including the reach display that can be performed midway from the start of symbol variation until it is stopped by the special symbol display 22 [step S16. ]. The symbol variation process is a procedure embodying the display control unit 6 and will be described with reference to FIG.

  The symbol variation process shown in FIG. 7 is realized by sending a required display command from the main control board 100 to the display control board 200. First, the various random numbers stored in step S14 of FIG. 6 are read [step S30], and the variation pattern and the number of display units are determined based on the various random numbers [step S32]. The variation pattern is a display pattern for performing symbol variation. For example, at least two variation patterns are stored (recorded) in a recording unit such as the ROM 202 and the RAM 204 in FIG. The configuration and the number of elements of the variation pattern stored in the recording means may be fixed or may be changed during the game. The number of display parts to be displayed on the special symbol display 22 is an arbitrary number of 1 or more. When symbol variation is performed for each of a plurality of (two or more) display units, data regarding the variation speed, variation direction, stop timing, order, etc. may be arbitrarily included for each symbol variation or each display unit.

  As a method of determining the number of display units in step S32, for example, the number of display units is determined with reference to the first table based on a required random number (specifically, a random number RC for symbol variation, a dedicated random number, etc.). There are a method and a method of determining the number of display units by referring to the second table based on the degree of expectation. Each of the first table and the second table is a data table stored in advance in the ROM 202 or the like, the first table defines the relationship between the random number and the number of display units, and the second table is the expectation degree and the number of display units. Defines the relationship. Moreover, since the specific determination method of a fluctuation pattern is known, the description and illustration are abbreviate | omitted. When the configuration and the number of elements of the variation pattern are changed in accordance with the degree of expectation, the game state, the date and time, etc., the fun is increased. Furthermore, if the variation pattern is different so that the order of the symbols to be stopped is different, a person who has recognized the change in the variation pattern may also have a sense of expectation that a bonus such as a jackpot is expected.

  After determining the variation pattern and the number of display units in step S32, a display command is sent to the display control board 200 to start symbol variation for at least one display unit based on the variation pattern included in the display command [step S34]. . In the example of FIG. 4A, the symbol variation starts with the single display portion 80a. For the symbol variation, the normal variation in a mode imitating the state of rotating the reel, the normal / reverse variation in a mode of swinging an arbitrary distance around a predetermined position on the screen, and a plurality of symbol groups are substantially synchronized. There are synchronous fluctuations in a mode in which fluctuations are performed, and all symbol synchronous fluctuations in a mode in which fluctuations are performed by almost synchronizing all symbol groups. Which variation mode is performed is arbitrary, but if the variation mode is determined according to the degree of expectation, the game state, and the like, the player 2 can have a sense of expectation. These can also be carried out in the same manner for the following symbol variations.

  It is necessary that the number of display units changes only when a specific reach pattern is read and the reach is reached (YES in step S36) at any stage after the start of symbol variation. Accordingly, notification (notice) is made [step S38], and the number of display units displayed almost simultaneously on the screen of the special symbol display 22 is increased (or reduced) [step S40]. The required conditions in step S36 are not limited to reaching the above reach, but when performing a notice (notification) such as a jackpot notice, when the reach pattern has changed during the change, or when all symbol changes have been stopped, It may be that a game ball wins or passes through a predetermined area (such as a winning opening or a gate). Alternatively, a required condition may be satisfied when two or more conditions arbitrarily combined are satisfied. In step S38, instead of notifying the change in the number of display units, the number of display units may be used for notification. The notification method is not limited to a mode in which a required symbol is displayed on the special symbol indicator 22, but a voice or a specific sound effect is output from the speaker 50, a handle 40 that the player 2 touches, or a chair on which the player 2 sits. There are modes such as vibrating. Or you may alert | report combining these at least 2 alerting | reporting modes arbitrarily. In this way, the player 2 can surely recognize that the number of display parts changes, and further, the expectation of expecting a privilege is improved by changing the number of display parts.

  When step S40 is executed, one display unit is divided into a plurality of display units, or a new display unit is added to the display unit already displayed on the special symbol display 22, etc. Increase the number. In addition, the symbols are changed (or continued) in the increased number of display units. The mode of symbol variation is arbitrary, and only one symbol variation (for example, medium symbol variation 84) may be performed, or a plurality of symbol variations may be performed synchronously / asynchronously. The player 2 and the like who have recognized that the symbol change has started again after the number of display units has increased will see the special symbol display 22 with a sense of expectation to obtain the privilege. Can be improved. Regarding the reach pattern, if the frequency of occurrence of a specific reach pattern (for example, super reach, special reach, etc.) is set to a certain rate or less, the player 2 can have a great expectation when the specific reach pattern is changed. it can. In addition, in step S40, as the number of display units is increased or decreased, the size or shape of one or more display units may be changed. This change makes it easy to see the entire display unit and a combination of special symbols.

  Then, after the symbol variation based on the variation pattern is performed in each display unit, the symbol variation for all (or a part) of two or more display units is stopped [step S42]. When the symbol variation is stopped, a special symbol combination (that is, a symbol display mode) is displayed on each display unit. Although a plurality of combinations of special symbols are displayed on the screen of the special symbol display 22 by the change stop in step S42, the special symbol combinations are only confirmed symbol candidates.

  Subsequently, until the selection is completed for the combination of special symbols displayed on each display unit of the special symbol display 22 (YES in step S46), a display for selecting any one of the special symbol combinations is performed [step S44]. In step S44, the timing of stopping the symbol variation for the increased number of display units is arbitrary, and the symbol variation may be stopped in order or may be stopped almost simultaneously. The selection of the special symbol combination includes an arbitrary (random) selection method and a method of preferentially selecting a special symbol combination advantageous to the player 2. By displaying the selection process on the special symbol display 22, the player 2 comes to see with a sense of expectation for a privilege. The condition for determining whether or not the selection is completed in step S46 corresponds to an arbitrary condition such as that a selection period (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed or that a pachinko ball has passed a predetermined area (for example, the gate 32). . Further, at the time of selection, it is preferable to change the display mode between the selected state and the non-selected state, and to sequentially change the combination of the special symbols that are the targets of the selected state and the non-selected state. As display modes different between the selected state and the non-selected state, symbols other than special symbols such as light and darkness (shading), color, and character, the frame of the display unit, and the like are different. Furthermore, as the combination of the special symbols to be selected changes, it becomes even more interesting when a sound is emitted from the speaker 50 or a light emitter such as the lamps 16 is lit / flashed.

  When the selection is completed in step S46 (YES), the special symbol combination selected in step S44 is determined and displayed on the screen of the special symbol display 22 [step S48], and the symbol variation process is terminated. Therefore, the player 2 can easily recognize which special symbol combination has been determined as the current lottery result. That is, it is possible to recognize whether it is “big hit” or “out of game”. In order to make the player 2 more easily recognizable, it is better to display the confirmed specific symbol by enlarging or coloring it.

  Returning to FIG. 6, when the symbol variation process in step S16 is completed, it is determined whether or not the game is a big hit [step S18]. In the case of the pachinko machine 10 that is not easily affected by external noise or the like and has high reliability, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is based on the jackpot determination random number RA described above. In addition, you may discriminate | determine as needed whether it is a big hit by whether the special symbol actually stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 22 corresponds with a big hit symbol. Further, step S20 may be executed as it is without executing step S18 itself. If it is determined that the game is a jackpot (YES), a jackpot process is executed to give the player 2 an opportunity to obtain a prize ball [step S20]. The jackpot process is, for example, a jackpot such as opening the lid 74 of the big prize opening 34 for a certain period (for example, 30 seconds) and paying out a prize ball according to the number of pachinko balls won in the big prize opening 34 or the like. Realize the game. Since the specific procedure of the jackpot processing is well known, the description and illustration thereof are omitted. On the other hand, if the pachinko ball has not won the start opening 30 in the determination in step S10 (NO), or if it is “disconnected” in the determination in step S18 (NO), the start opening process is terminated. In addition, you may perform the probability fluctuation | variation process which changes the probability (expectation degree) which becomes a big hit in the symbol fluctuation after the next as needed before and after the jackpot process. In this way, it is possible to improve the expectation of the player 2 who expects a big hit from the next time.

  Next, an example of executing the respective processes shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 to display the special symbol change on the special symbol display 22 will be described with reference to FIGS. The example shown in FIGS. 8 to 10 is an example of displaying on the screen of the special symbol display 22 and shows an example of a case of “big hit”. Accordingly, illustrations and explanations are omitted for the sake of simplicity in the case of many “displacements”.

  First, the screen of the special symbol display 22 in the initial state (when the power is turned on, at the time of reset, etc.) includes only one display unit 80a as shown in FIG. 8A, for example. When the pachinko ball wins the starting opening 30, the left symbol variation 82, the middle symbol variation 84, and the right symbol variation 86 are started almost simultaneously in the display unit 80a {step S34 in FIG. 7}. In the example of FIG. 8A, any symbol variation is varied toward the bottom of the screen (arrow D2). When the reach is reached in the middle of the change after the start of the symbol change, the notification symbol 88a having the character “reach” is displayed as shown in FIG. 8B. In the example of FIG. 8B, the left symbol group 92 and the right symbol group 96 both stop at the special symbol “8”. When the reach is reached {step S36 in FIG. 7}, a notice (notification) is given to the player 2 or the like that the number of display units is changed by animation or the like as shown in FIG. 8C {step S38 in FIG. }. In the example of FIG. 8C, an explosion symbol 88b, a character symbol 88c, and the like are temporarily displayed.

  In order to change the number of display units after the advance notice, the screen of the special symbol display 22 is divided and increased to four (plural) display units 80a, 80b, 80c, and 80d as shown in FIG. Are arranged and displayed {step S40 in FIG. 7}. In the example of FIG. 9A, the display unit 80a is arranged at the upper left part of the special symbol display 22, the display unit 80b is arranged at the upper right part, the display part 80c is arranged at the lower left part, and the display part 80d is arranged at the lower right part. . In the display portions 80a, 80b, 80c, and 80d, the middle symbol variation 84 is continued. After performing the middle symbol variation 84 for a short time, it stops in the order of, for example, the display unit 80b → the display unit 80d → the display unit 80c → the display unit 80a.

  After the symbol variation is stopped in all the display units 80a, 80b, 80c, and 80d {step S42 in FIG. 7}, among the special symbol combinations to be stopped and displayed, the special symbol combination determined as the lottery result by the current lottery {Step S44 in FIG. 7}. In the example of FIG. 9B, the symbols of the left symbol group 92, the middle symbol group 94, and the right symbol group 96 are stopped at “8”, “6”, and “8” respectively on the display unit 80a. It shows that it became “868”. Similarly, the special symbol combinations in the display units 80b, 80c, and 80d indicate “878”, “888”, and “898”, respectively. Therefore, one special symbol combination is selected from these four special symbol combinations. In the selection process, the display unit having the selected combination of special symbols is made different from the other display units. In the example of FIG. 9B, the display unit 80b selected first is displayed relatively brightly, and the display units 80a, 80c, and 80d not selected are displayed relatively darkly.

  Then, the display unit in the selected state is changed in the order of display unit 80d → display unit 80c → display unit 80a → display unit 80b, for example, clockwise (in the direction of arrow D4 shown in FIG. 9B). After such a selection process is performed for a selection period, a special symbol combination determined by the current lottery is displayed {steps S46 and S48 in FIG. 7}. The example of FIG. 9C indicates that the special symbol combination “888” displayed in the display unit 80c is selected. In this example, since it was a big hit, as shown in the example of FIG. 10A, a big hit character 90 is displayed together with the character symbol 88c and the like {step S20 in FIG. 6}.

  Here, the display may be terminated with the display portions 80a, 80b, 80c, and 80d as shown in the example of FIG. 9C, but in order to clarify the display portion 80c selected as necessary. It is good also as a structure which expands to the arrow D6 direction and displays the special symbol combination "888" largely on the special symbol display 22, as shown in the example of FIG. 10 (B). Since the enlarged display makes it easy to see the combination of special symbols, the player 2 can easily recognize which special symbol combination has been determined.

  In the above example, all symbol synchronization fluctuations that synchronize all symbol variations are performed in the plurality of display units 80a, 80b, 80c, and 80d. However, symbol synchronization variation that synchronizes some symbol variations may be performed. The pattern may be changed asynchronously. Even when all symbols are synchronized, the symbol display mode to be stopped and displayed may be different for each of the display units 80a, 80b, 80c, and 80d as described above, and may be the same for at least two display units. Good. Such a display mode is even more interesting when it is changed according to the degree of expectation, the gaming state, and the like. Even in these display modes, since the overall display changes, it is possible to prevent the viewer from getting bored.

According to the first embodiment described above, the following effects can be obtained.
(A1) The display control board 200 (display control unit 6) is a combination of special symbols by changing the symbol group in each of the plurality of display units 80a, 80b, 80c, and 80d provided on the screen of the special symbol display 22. The symbol display mode) is stopped (see step S42 in FIG. 7), and one of the special symbol combinations is selected from the combination of the two or more stopped special symbols {see steps S44 to S48 in FIG. }. Therefore, the player 2 can play the game with a sense of expectation expecting that a desired symbol display mode is selected. In addition, since the entire display using the display units 80a, 80b, 80c, and 80d is performed, a person who sees the display unit is not bored.
(A2) At the time of selection, the display control board 200 is configured so that the display modes are different between the selected state and the non-selected state, and the combinations of the display units and special symbols that are the targets of the selected state and the non-selected state are sequentially changed. {See steps S44 and S46 of FIG. 7, FIG. 9B}. When the display modes are different between the selected state and the non-selected state, the player 2 can clearly see which special symbol combination is selected. Further, since the selected state and the non-selected state are sequentially changed, the player 2 can see while expecting whether a desired combination of special symbols is finally selected.

(A3) The display control board 200 is configured to select a combination of special symbols advantageous to the player 2 from a combination of two or more special symbols {see step S44 in FIG. 7}. Since a combination of special symbols advantageous to the player 2 is selected from among the combinations of two or more displayed special symbols, the player 2 is more likely to obtain a privilege than a case where the combination is selected randomly. Therefore, the expectation of the player 2 who expects the privilege can be enhanced.
(A4) When reaching reach (required conditions are met), the display control board 200 is configured to increase the number of display units provided on the screen of the special symbol display 22 {Steps S36 and S40 in FIG. reference}. Since the change in the display portion for the increased amount is also performed {see FIG. 9A, etc.), the possibility of stopping at the jackpot symbol (a combination of predetermined special symbols) is increased. Therefore, in consideration of reaching the reach, it is possible to further increase the expectation of the player 2 who expects the privilege.

(A5) The display control board 200 is configured to change the number of display units to be increased according to the expectation level (see step S32 in FIG. 7). In particular, since the number of display units increases as the degree of expectation increases, the player 2 who recognizes the number of display units can guess the degree of expectation and play a game while expecting a privilege.
(A6) The display control board 200 is configured so as to change the size and shape of the display units in whole or in part for the increased number of display units {see step S40 in FIG. 7}. Appropriate changes in the size and shape of the display section make it easier to see the combination of symbol variations and special symbols {see Fig. 8B, Fig. 8C, etc.}. Therefore, visibility can be improved compared with the case where a display part is not changed.

[Embodiment 2]
The second embodiment is an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 10 as in the first embodiment, and is an aspect in which at least one display unit is selected from among a plurality of display units that perform symbol variation. The second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Since the configuration and the like of the pachinko machine 10 are the same as those in the first embodiment, the second embodiment will be described with respect to differences from the first embodiment in order to simplify the illustration and description. Therefore, in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the same elements as those shown in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.

  The second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the selection target. That is, in the first embodiment, selection is made for a combination of special symbols, whereas in the second embodiment, selection is made for a display unit. In order to realize this aspect, the symbol variation process shown in FIG. 11 is executed instead of the symbol variation process shown in FIG. In the symbol variation process shown in FIG. 11, after changing the number of display units to be displayed almost simultaneously on the screen of the special symbol display 22 [step S40], the selection of the changed number of display units is completed (step S46). YES), display for selecting at least one display unit is performed [step S45]. Since this selection process is the same as steps S44 and S46 in FIG. 7, detailed description thereof is omitted. Thereafter, when the selection is completed in step S46 (YES), the symbol variation is stopped for the display unit selected in step S45 [step S47], and the special symbol combination for the selected display unit is displayed on the screen of the special symbol display unit 22. Is determined and displayed [step S48], and the symbol variation process is terminated.

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

  The process until the number of display units is increased and the display units 80a, 80b, 80c, and 80d are provided on the screen of the special symbol display 22 as shown in the example of FIG. 12A is the same as that of the first embodiment. . Then, the display part for displaying the combination of the special symbol decided as a lottery result by this lottery is selected {step S45 of FIG. 7}. In the process of selecting the display unit, the selected display unit is displayed differently from the non-selected display unit that is not selected. In this way, the display unit is displayed in different display modes and the selection process in the middle is displayed {steps S45 and S46 in FIG. 7}, as in the first embodiment. In the example of FIG. 12A, it is shown that the display unit 80a is selected first, and the display unit in the selected state is displayed, for example, clockwise (in the direction of arrow D8), the display unit 80b → display unit 80d → display unit 80c → display. It changes in the order of the part 80a.

  After such a selection process is performed for a selection period, a display unit relating to a combination of special symbols determined by the current lottery is displayed {step S45 in FIG. 7}. In the example of FIG. 12B, the display unit 80d is selected and the remaining middle symbol variation 84 is continued, and thereafter the middle symbol variation 84 is stopped {step S47 in FIG. 7}. An example of a combination of special symbols when stopped is shown in FIG. In the example of FIG. 12 (C), the special symbol combination “888” is stopped at the display unit 80d and a big hit is made. Therefore, in the big hit game, as shown in the example of FIG. At the same time, a “big hit” character 90 is displayed {step S20 in FIG. 6}.

  Note that the timing for ending selection of the display unit and the timing for stopping the symbol variation are arbitrary, and may be before or after each other or may be performed substantially simultaneously. In addition, regarding the display units that are not selected, the timing at which the symbol variation is stopped and whether or not the symbol variation is stopped and the special symbol combination is displayed are arbitrary. That is, as shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 12C, the middle symbol variation 84 may be stopped and a combination of special symbols may be displayed on a part of the display units (for example, the display unit 80c). However, even if the combination of the special symbols stopped in the display unit that is not selected is a jackpot symbol (for example, “777”), the jackpot is not set. Furthermore, the selected display unit 80d may be enlarged and displayed on almost the full screen of the special symbol display 22 or may be performed in the same manner as in the first embodiment for performing all symbol synchronous variation or asynchronous symbol variation.

According to the second embodiment described above, the following effects can be obtained.
(B1) The display control board 200 (display control unit 6) selects at least one display unit from among the plurality of display units 80a, 80b, 80c, and 80d, each of which performs symbol variation {see step S45 in FIG. 11 } The special symbol combination (symbol display mode) is stopped only on the selected display unit {see steps S47 and S48 in FIG. 11}. Therefore, the player 2 can play with a sense of expectation expecting that a desired display portion is selected. In addition, since the entire display using the display units 80a, 80b, 80c, and 80d is performed, a person who sees the display unit is not bored.
(B2) The effects shown in (a2) to (a6) obtained in the first embodiment can be obtained in the second embodiment that is similarly implemented.

[Other Embodiments]
In the pachinko machine 10 (game machine) described above, the structure, shape, size, material, arrangement, operating conditions, and the like of other parts are not limited to the above embodiment. For example, each of the following embodiments to which the above embodiment is applied can be implemented.
(1) In the above embodiments, the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 10. Instead of this form, a gaming machine other than a pachinko machine (for example, a slot machine, an arrangement ball machine, a sparrow ball game machine, a video game machine, etc.) having a display unit, a display control unit, and a game control unit Similarly, the present invention can be applied to. Even in the other gaming machines, since it is possible to perform symbol variation on each of the plurality of display units, the entire display is performed and the person who sees the plurality of display units is not bored.

(2) In each of the above embodiments, the display control board 200 (display control unit 6) reads a specific reach pattern and increases or decreases the number of display units to be displayed on the screen of the special symbol display when the reach is reached. {Step S36 in FIG. 7}. Instead of this embodiment may be configured to so that lessen increasing the display unit in accordance with expectations. For example, in step S36 shown in FIG. 7, it is determined whether or not the current expectation is within a predetermined range. The degree of expectation means a scale indicating the possibility that a privilege is given, and corresponds to one in the range of 0% to 100%, for example. The “predetermined range” may be, for example, any one value within a range of 0% to 100%, or may be a range that changes according to a fixed range, a gaming state, or the like. The required condition is satisfied only when the current expectation is within the predetermined range (YES), and the number of display units is increased or decreased [step S40]. In this way, since the person who has recognized that the number of display units has increased or decreased can estimate the degree of expectation, it is possible to play while expecting a privilege.

(3) In each of the above-described embodiments, the middle symbol variation 84 is continued in each of the display units whose number has been changed after the reach (see, for example, step S40 in FIG. 7 and FIG. 9A). Instead of (or in addition to) this form, the number of display units is changed before reaching, and at least one display unit displays two or more symbol variations among the left symbol variation 82, the middle symbol variation 84, and the right symbol variation 86. It is good also as a structure performed substantially simultaneously. For example, a mode in which the symbol variation as shown in FIG. 8A is performed on the display portions 80a, 80b, 80c, and 80d shown in FIG. Even with this configuration, since the overall display changes, it is possible to prevent the viewer from getting bored.

(4) In the first embodiment, selection of a special symbol combination (symbol display mode) is realized by selecting a display unit {see steps S44 and S46 in FIG. 7, FIG. 9B). Instead of (or in addition to) this form, the combination of special symbols may be configured by arbitrarily (or regularly) selecting and combining from all the special symbols that are stopped and displayed regardless of the inside or outside of the display unit. Good. For example, in the example of FIG. 9B, when the middle symbol group 94 is combined for each of the display unit 80a, the display unit 80b, and the display unit 80c, “678” is obtained, and this is a combination of special symbols. In addition, it is desirable to combine special symbols that are advantageous to the player 2 at the time of selection. As described above, when various selection methods are applied, a combination of special symbols desired by the player 2 is obtained. Therefore, the expectation of the player 2 who expects a privilege can be improved.

(5) In each of the above embodiments, a plurality of display units 80a, 80b, 80c, and 80d are displayed in the same special symbol display 22 {see, for example, step S40 in FIG. 7 and FIG. 9A}. Instead of (or in addition to) this configuration, at least one display unit may be displayed on a display other than the special symbol display 22, and a plurality of displays may be displayed almost simultaneously on the special symbol display 22 and other displays. It is good also as a structure which displays a part. Displaying a display unit that pays attention to an easy-to-see display in this way can attract the player 2 to be interested. Further, the number of display units is not limited to four, and may be any number of two, three, five or more.

(6) In the first embodiment, when selecting a combination of special symbols (symbol display mode), the selected state is one, and the other special symbol combinations are not selected {step S44 in FIG. 7, See FIG. 9B}. The same applies to the second embodiment in which the display unit is selected {see step S45 in FIG. 11, FIG. 12 (A)}. Instead of (or in addition to) this form, a combination of two or more special symbols may be selected. Alternatively, a plurality of selection states may be used at first, and the number of selection states may be gradually decreased (in a stepwise manner). Furthermore, the number of selected states may be increased or decreased within the symbol variation period, and finally the number of selected states may be one (or a predetermined number). In this way, if the number of selected states is large, the possibility that a combination of special symbols desired by the player 2 and a display unit will be increased, so that the expectation of the player 2 who expects a privilege can be enhanced.

(7) In the first embodiment, after the symbol variation is stopped in all the display units 80a, 80b, 80c, and 80d (see step S42 in FIG. 7, FIG. 9B), the special symbol to be confirmed A combination was selected {see step S44 in FIG. 7, FIG. 9C). Instead of (or in addition to) this form, a combination of special symbols that should be determined from the combinations of special symbols that have been displayed on the display unit after the symbol variation has been stopped and the symbol variation has been stopped. May be selected. In the example of FIGS. 9A and 9B, the middle symbol variation 84 is continued only for the display unit 80a, and selection is made from combinations of special symbols displayed on the display units 80b, 80c, and 80d. By doing so, the number of combinations of special symbols to be selected is reduced, so that the expectation of the player 2 who expects the privilege can be further enhanced particularly when the combination of the special symbol that leads to the privilege is included.

(8) In each of the above embodiments, only the special symbol is applied as the specific symbol that can form the symbol display mode {see FIG. 7, FIG. 9, etc.}. Instead of this form, only the normal symbol may be applied as the specific symbol, and both the special symbol and the normal symbol may be applied as the specific symbol. Also, other symbols used for the lottery (for example, a fourth symbol such as a chance symbol) may be applied as the specific symbol. These various designs can also be displayed as a whole, so that the person who sees the display section is not bored. Furthermore, if the target of a specific symbol is changed (switched) at an arbitrary timing, the interestingness is further increased.

2 Player 4 Game control unit 6 Display control unit 8 Display means 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d Display unit 10 Pachinko machine (game machine)
22 Special symbol displays 80a, 80b, 80c, 80d Display 82 Left symbol variation 84 Middle symbol variation 86 Right symbol variation 90 Jackpot display 92, 94, 96 Symbol group (specific symbols)
100 Main control board (game control unit)
110, 210 CPU
112,202 ROM
114,204 RAM
200 Display control board (display control unit)
212 Character generator 214 VDP

Claims (3)

A start opening where game balls can win,
Random number obtaining means for obtaining a jackpot determination random number based on a winning of a game ball to the start opening,
Jackpot determination means for performing a jackpot determination for the jackpot determination random number acquired by the random number acquisition means;
Based on the result of the jackpot determination for the jackpot determination random number acquired by the random number acquisition means , one display means having a display area for displaying a symbol variation image indicating that the symbol is varied;
A holding means that can hold up to a predetermined number of random numbers for jackpot determination acquired by the random number acquiring means,
Based on the fact that a predetermined fluctuation condition is satisfied, the symbol starts to change in the display area. When the big hit determination result for the big hit determination random number is a big hit, the symbol is stopped and the big hit Display control means capable of displaying a jackpot image indicating that the determination result is a jackpot;
Based on the fact that the big hit determination by the big hit determination means is determined to be a big hit, when the big hit image is displayed when the symbol variation image is stopped , a big hit game advantageous to the player is performed. A jackpot game execution means to be executed ;
With
The display control means includes
When displaying an image showing the result of the jackpot determination in the display area, instead of the one symbol variation image, a plurality of sets of symbol variation images as the symbol variation image in which the jackpot image may be displayed. A display means for selecting and displaying the symbol variation image in such a manner that two or more sets of symbol variation images can be selected from the plurality of sets of symbol variation images after being displayed simultaneously ;
The selection display means includes
When two or more sets of symbol variation images are selected from among the plurality of sets of symbol variation images as the symbol variation images that may be displayed when the jackpot image is stopped, two or more sets of symbol variations Although the image is selected, it is displayed in such a manner that the number of the selected two or more sets of symbol variation images is reduced and the number of the selected two or more sets of the symbol variation images is reduced. Finally, a selected set number changing means for selecting and displaying the symbol variation image in a form in which a predetermined number of symbol variation images are selected, and
An enlarged display means for performing enlarged display in the display area of the symbol variation image finally selected and displayed by the selected set number changing means compared to before being selected;
Having
The jackpot game execution means is:
A game machine for executing the jackpot game when the jackpot image is displayed when the symbol variation image finally selected and enlarged and displayed by the selected set number changing means is stopped . The display means has only one display area as a display area for displaying the symbol variation image,
The plurality of sets of design effect control means displays all of the plurality of sets of design variation images in the one display area.
The gaming machine according to claim 1 . The selection display means includes
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the plurality of sets of symbol variation images are displayed in the one display area, the symbol variation images are displayed separately from each other .