JP4962995B2 - 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 is interesting. When the symbol variation is stopped and the middle symbol is displayed, a special symbol (that is, a combination of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol) is displayed on the liquid crystal display. The player who sees the special symbol displayed in this way can recognize whether the current lottery result is “big hit” or “out of game”. Furthermore, the player can also predict the size of the bonus that will be obtained by jackpot based on the contents of the special symbol (for example, symbol “666” or symbol “777”).

  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 an aspect in which the symbol variation is displayed only in the same display area will get 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 such points, and when a required condition is satisfied, a plurality of display units can each be subjected to symbol variation, and the overall display is changed to change the display unit. An object is to provide a gaming machine that does not bore viewers.

(Means 1 for Solving the Problems) The means 1 for solving the problems 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. The “specific symbol” includes at least a symbol used for the lottery, and the “predetermined specific symbol combination” means a combination of a plurality of specific symbols such as a reach symbol, a jackpot symbol, or the like. 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.
(4) “Required conditions” are conditions that can be appropriately set according to the type of gaming machine, date and time, gaming state, etc., and the conditions may be fixed or changed during the game. For example, when a fluctuating symbol group stops at a predetermined specific symbol, a game ball wins or passes through a predetermined area (a winning opening, a gate, etc.), a jackpot game, All the conditions that can be set by the gaming machine, such as the opening of a blade, a movable wing piece such as a tulip, etc.) are applicable.

  According to the said means 1, the display part which can change the symbol group concerning a specific symbol, and can stop and display the combination of a specific symbol, the display control part which controls the fluctuation | variation or stop of a symbol group, and the symbol which is changing And a game control unit which gives a privilege when the group stops with a combination of predetermined specific symbols. Among these, the display control unit changes the number of display units when a required condition is satisfied, and controls the variation of the symbol group for each of the changed number of display units. The number of display units that display the variation of the symbol group changes when a required condition is satisfied. When the number of display units changes in this way, the overall display also changes, so that people who see the display units do not get bored.

(Means 2 for Solving the Problem) The means 2 for solving the problem is as described in claim 2.
According to the means 2, the display control unit stops the symbol group that is fluctuating in the display unit for all or part of the changed number of display units and displays the specific symbol. Compared with the case where the number of display parts is not changed, when the symbol group that has fluctuated at least partially with respect to the changed number of display parts is finally stopped, the possibility of stopping at a predetermined specific design increases. Therefore, the expectation of the player who expects the privilege can be enhanced by stopping the fluctuating symbol group at the predetermined specific symbol.

(Means 3 for Solving the Problem) The means 3 for solving the problem is as described in claim 3.
Here, the term “reach” described in claim 3 is a state that is likely to be a big hit as compared with the normal state, and other than the specific symbols related to the remaining symbols that are still fluctuating, It means a state in which the specific symbol matches the reach symbol. The same applies to the other claims and the detailed description of the invention.

  According to the means 3, the display control unit increases the number of display units when reaching reach. Since the display groups thus increased can each change the symbol group, the expectation of the player who expects the privilege can be further increased in consideration of reaching the reach.

(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 size of the display unit for all or part of the changed number of display units is changed. That is, by appropriately changing the size of the display unit, it is possible to make it easier to see the variation of the symbol group and the specific symbols to be stopped and displayed. Therefore, the visibility can be improved as compared with the case where the size of the display portion is not changed.

(Means 5 for Solving the Problem) The means 5 for solving the problem is as described in claim 5.
According to the means 5, the display control unit stops the changing symbol group for the changed number of display units, displays the specific symbols, and displays the specific symbols displayed on any of the display units to the player. Choose the one that is advantageous. Since a specific symbol that is advantageous to the player is selected from the specific symbols that are displayed in a stopped state, the player is more likely to obtain a privilege than when the symbol is arbitrarily selected (for example, randomly). Therefore, the expectation of the player who expects the privilege can be further enhanced.

(Means for Solving the Problem 6) 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 according to the degree of expectation. For example, the number of display units is increased as the degree of expectation increases, and conversely, the number of display units is decreased as the degree of expectation increases. Since the player who has recognized the number of display units in which the pattern group is changed can estimate the degree of expectation, the player can play while expecting a privilege.

  According to the present invention, when the required condition is satisfied, the design can be changed on each of the plurality of display units, so that the overall display is changed, and the person who sees the display unit is not bored. it can.

It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of this invention typically. 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 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 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. In the first and second embodiments, the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine that is one of gaming machines.

  First, an explanation will be given with reference to FIG. 1 schematically showing the outline of the present invention. The gaming machine of the present invention shown in FIG. 1 includes display units 8a and 8b that can change and display a combination of specific symbols by changing a symbol group related to a specific symbol, and a display control unit that controls the change or stop of the symbol group. 6 and a game control unit 4 that gives a privilege to the player 2 when the fluctuating symbol group is stopped by a combination of predetermined specific symbols. In the gaming machine configured as described above, when a required condition is satisfied, the display control unit 6 changes the number of display units, and controls the variation of the symbol group for each of the changed number of display units. For example, when a necessary condition is satisfied when only the display unit 8a is displayed, the number of display units is changed such as two display units 8a and 8b.

  Here, the display units 8 a and 8 b display on the display unit 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 of indicators constituting the display means 8 may be fixed or changed during the game. According to the gaming machine described above, the number of display units that display the variation of the symbol group changes when a required condition is satisfied. When the number of display units changes in this way, the overall display also changes, so that the person who sees the display units 8a and 8b does not get bored.

Here, the following aspects (1) to (5) 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 and 8b displayed on the display means 8 from getting bored.
(1) The display control unit 6 is configured to display the specific symbol 8c by stopping the symbol group that is fluctuating in the display unit for all or part of the changed number of the display units 8a and 8b. By doing so, the possibility of stopping at a predetermined specific symbol (for example, a jackpot symbol or the like) is increased, so that the expectation of the player 2 who expects a privilege can be enhanced.

(2) The display control unit 6 is configured to increase the number of display units when reaching reach. In this way, since the display portions 8a and 8b having the increased numbers can each perform symbol variation 8d, the expectation of the player 2 who expects the privilege can be further increased in consideration of reaching the reach. .
(3) 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 and 8b. This makes it easy to see the symbol variation 8d and the specific symbol 8c to be stopped and displayed, thereby improving the visibility.

(4) Stopping the changing symbol group for the changed number of display portions 8a and 8b, displaying the specific symbol 8c, and playing a game out of the combinations of the specific symbols 8c displayed on any of the display portions 8a and 8b The display control unit 6 is configured to select an item that is advantageous to the user 2. 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.
(5) The display control unit 6 is configured to change the number of display units according to the degree of expectation. In this way, the player 2 who has recognized the number of display units on which the symbol variation 8d is performed can estimate the expectation, so that the player can play the game while expecting a privilege.

[Embodiment 1] Embodiment 1 is an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine which is one of gaming machines, and an embodiment in which the number of display sections is changed after the symbol variation is temporarily stopped will be described. The first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In FIG. 2, 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. 2, 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 starter 30 having a mouth sensor 60, a grand prize opening 34 having a lid 74 opened and closed by a solenoid 54, a composite device 14 having a special symbol display 22 and holding ball lamps 20 and 28 in a composite manner, as will be described later, In addition, general winning holes, windmills, nails, etc. 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 for detecting 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 it stops. 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. Further, a lower start opening 68 provided with a start opening sensor 66 for detecting a winning pachinko ball is provided below the big winning opening 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.

  3A is a partially enlarged view of FIG. 2 showing 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 the change of a normal symbol. A holding ball lamp 20 for displaying the number of balls, a holding ball lamp 28 for displaying the number of pachinko balls (holding balls) won in the starting port 30 and the lower starting port 68 during the change of special symbols, one of the normal winning ports And a top prize winning port 76 (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, one display unit 80a is displayed on the screen of the special symbol display 22, but in FIG. 3A, a specific reach pattern is read and reaches the reach as will be described later. An example in which 80a is increased to two display portions 80a and 80b (both are rectangular) is shown. For symbol variation performed for each of the display units 80a and 80b, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, a left symbol group 92, a middle symbol group 94, and a right symbol group 96 are used in order from the left side to the right side of the drawing. In this example, the left symbol group 92, the middle symbol group 94, and the right symbol group 96 all use ten specific 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 specific symbols are displayed in reverse order. When the specific symbols constituting the left symbol group 92, the middle symbol group 94, and the right symbol group 96 are displayed, the color, size, background, etc. of the specific symbol 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. 4, 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 for storing game control programs and required data (for example, jackpot value), a RAM 114 for storing various random numbers and signals. An input processing circuit 102 that converts data into a data format that can be processed in the main 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. The display control circuit 106 that appropriately controls the display (including lighting and blinking) of the light emitter in response to the received display data, the communication control circuit 116 that sends a required signal to the display control board 200, the frame control board 300, and the like. Have All of these components are coupled to each other by 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 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 by 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. At this time, the sprite function realized by executing the sprite process can easily realize the increase / decrease of the display units 80a and 80b in the special symbol display 22 or the variation or stop of the symbol group.

  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 in order to realize the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 5 shows a procedure for starting port processing that realizes a pachinko ball winning discrimination with respect to the starting port 30, and FIG. 6 realizes increase / decrease of the display units 80 a and 80 b provided in the special symbol display 22 and symbol variation. The procedure of the symbol variation process 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. 4 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 starting port process shown in FIG. 5 is a procedure that embodies a 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. 2 and 4, 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 the variable display is performed (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 (required) A jackpot symbol random number RB for specifying a symbol combination), a symbol variation random number RC for identifying a display pattern from the start to the stop of symbol variation, and the like.

  Of the various random numbers read and stored in step S14, it is determined whether or not the symbol variation random number RC relates to a specific reach pattern [step S16]. Here, the specific reach pattern is included in the plurality of reach patterns stored in the ROM 202 or the like. Specifically, when the reach is reached in one display unit 80a that can display the combination of the specific symbols, two (plural) ) Is a reach pattern that is increased to the display units 80a and 80b. According to the specific reach pattern, only one display unit 80a is displayed on the screen of the special symbol display 22 before executing step S18, and is displayed on the screen of the special symbol display 22 after executing step S18. The part 80b is added and displayed. The steps S16 and S18 may be executed as necessary, such as a specific gaming state. As another form, two display parts 80a and 80b are displayed on almost all or a part of the screen of the special symbol display 22 before executing step S18, and after executing step S18, the special symbol display One of the two display units 80a and 80b may be deleted from the 22 screens to reduce the number of display units. By changing (increasing or decreasing) the number of display portions in this manner, the player 2 can recognize that it is a specific reach pattern, and can also change the sense of expectation for the jackpot. On the other hand, if the symbol variation random number RC is not related to the specific reach pattern in step S16 (NO), the process directly proceeds to the next step S20.

  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 S20]. 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. 6 is realized by sending a required display command from the main control board 100 to the display control board 200. First, various random numbers stored in step S14 of FIG. 5 are read [step S30], and a variation pattern is 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 in advance in recording means such as the ROM 202 and the RAM 204 in FIG. The configuration and the number of elements of the variation pattern stored (recorded) in the recording means may be fixed or may be changed during the game. When symbol variation is performed for each of the plurality of display units 80a and 80b, data regarding the variation speed, variation direction, stop timing, order, and the like may be included for each symbol variation. Since a specific method for determining the variation pattern is well known, the description and illustration thereof will be omitted. Further, when the configuration and the number of elements of the variation pattern to be stored are changed in accordance with the degree of expectation, the game state, the date and the like, the interestingness increases. 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 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. 3A, for example, the symbol variation is started only for the display unit 80a without displaying the display unit 80b. 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. The same applies to the symbol variation shown below.

For the symbol variation started in step S34, at least one symbol variation is stopped as necessary [step S36]. In an example of performing three symbol variations, that is, a left symbol variation 82, a middle symbol variation 84, and a right symbol variation 86 in one display unit, when only the left symbol variation 82 stops, when only the right symbol variation 86 stops, This includes the case where both the symbol variation 82 and the right symbol variation 86 are stopped, the case where all the symbol variations are stopped, and the like. At this time, only when the specific reach pattern is read and when the reach is stopped at the reach symbol (YES in step S38), the number of display units displayed on the special symbol display 22 almost simultaneously is increased (or reduced). [Step S40].
A specific reach pattern may be positioned as, for example, a super reach or a special reach, and the appearance frequency may be set to a certain rate or less. When changing the display unit, the size or shape of at least a part of the display unit that is already displayed or a display unit that is additionally displayed may be changed. This change makes it easy to see the entire display unit, symbols, and the like. Note that the determination in step S38 is not limited to stopping at a predetermined specific symbol, and may be performed based on a random number, other conditions, or the like. In addition, the condition for changing the number of display units is not limited to the above-described specific reach pattern and reach design, but when a specific random number (such as a design variation random number RC or a dedicated random number) becomes a specific value. Or any other reach pattern, such as a specific reach symbol (for example, symbol “11”, etc.) or a specific off-set symbol (for example, symbol “123”, etc.). It is good.

  Then, with respect to the increased (or decreased) number of display units, symbol variation is started (or continued) on at least one display unit [step S42]. When step S42 is executed, symbol variation is performed in one or a plurality of display units. In particular, 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 for acquiring a privilege. Therefore, the expectation of the player 2 can be improved. After performing the symbol variation based on the variation pattern in this way, all (or part of) the symbol variation is stopped [step S44], and the symbol variation process is terminated. On each display unit provided on the screen of the special symbol display 22, the special symbol as the specific symbol is stopped and displayed by executing step S44. That is, a specific symbol corresponding to the number of symbol variations stopped is displayed. Therefore, the player 2 can recognize which specific symbol is confirmed as the current lottery result. Furthermore, in order to make it easier to recognize, it is better to display the confirmed specific symbol by enlarging or coloring it. In addition, as a mode of stopping some symbol fluctuations in step S44, a case where a big hit is made while symbol fluctuations are stopped in order, or the like is applicable.

  Returning to FIG. 5, when the symbol variation process in step S20 is completed, it is determined whether or not the game is a big hit [step S22]. 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. Alternatively, step S24 may be executed as it is without executing step S22 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 S24]. 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 S22 (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. 5 and 6 and displaying the symbols on the special symbol display 22 variably will be described with reference to FIGS. In the figure, the arrow shown in the display means that the symbol is changing in the direction of the arrow. Further, for the sake of easy understanding, the effective lines are shown by bold lines. The example shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 is an example displayed on the screen of the special symbol display 22 and shows an example of a case of “big hit”. Therefore, the illustration and description of the case of many “out of” cases are omitted for the sake of simplicity. The term “stop” includes not only complete stop but also temporary stop. The “stop” state includes not only the case where the user stops, but also the case where the user moves in an arbitrary direction around the reference position in an arbitrary distance range.

  First, on the screen of the special symbol display 22 shown in FIG. 7A, for example, only one display portion 80a is provided in an initial state such as when the power is turned on or reset. When the pachinko ball wins the starting port 30, as shown in FIG. 7A, 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. 6}. In the example of FIG. 7A, any symbol variation changes in the screened direction (arrow D2 direction). After starting the symbol variation in this manner, for example, as shown in FIG. 7B, the left symbol variation 82 and the right symbol variation 86 are stopped {step S36 in FIG. 6}, and a part of the left symbol group 92 and the right symbol group A part of 96 is displayed. In the example of FIG. 7B, since the symbol “77” is aligned on the effective line L2, the reach has been reached.

  Subsequently, when the specific reach pattern is read and the reach symbol is stopped and displayed on the display unit 80a {YES in step S38 in FIG. 6), the symbol variation based on the specific reach pattern is performed and displayed on the special symbol display unit 22. In order to change the number of display units to be displayed, a display unit 80b is added and displayed {step S40 in FIG. 6}. At this time, in order to make it easy to see, the size of the display unit 80a is reduced as shown in FIG. 7C, and the display units 80a and 80b are adjusted to have substantially the same size. In the example of FIG. 7C, the display unit 80a is arranged at the rear, the display unit 80b is arranged at the front, and a part of the display units 80a, 80b is overlapped. The display units 80a and 80b display a part of the left symbol group 92 and the right symbol group 96 as in the display unit 80a shown in FIG. Display the same state. FIG. 8A shows a state in which all symbol variations are finally stopped. In the example of FIG. 8A, the display unit 80a displays an off symbol indicating “out”, but the display unit 80b has all the symbols “777” on the active line L4 and stopped. The result is a “big hit”. In addition, the timing which stops each middle symbol fluctuation | variation 84 in the display parts 80a and 80b is arbitrary. Therefore, it may be stopped at substantially the same timing, or may be stopped at different timings. When the timing is changed according to the degree of expectation or the gaming state, the player 2 can have a sense of expectation.

You may implement not only the example mentioned above but the aspect shown below.
(1) The symbol variation may be continued while switching between the display unit 80a and the display unit 80b at an appropriate timing. Here, it is assumed that the display unit that performs symbol variation is the active side, and the display unit that temporarily stops symbol variation is the non-active side. In this case, it becomes easy to understand if different display modes are used for the active side and the non-active side. For example, switching between the foreground side and the background side, changing the background design, changing the brightness, color, pattern, etc., clearly indicating with characters such as “play” and “stop”, symbols, symbols, etc. Etc. If the degree of expectation is made different depending on whether the display unit 80a or the display unit 80b changes the symbol, the player 2 desires that the symbol change is performed on the display unit having a high degree of expectation. Therefore, thrilling symbol variation can be provided to the player 2.

(2) After starting symbol variation on the display unit 80a, as shown in FIG. 8 (B), when the symbol is not displayed on any active line and temporarily stopped at the off symbol {step S36 in FIG. }, When the off symbol is a combination of specific symbols {YES in step S38 in FIG. 6}, the number of display units may be changed. For example, as shown in FIG. 8C, the display unit 80b is displayed on the front side of the display unit 80a stopped at the shifted symbol, and the middle symbol variation 84 is performed again on the display unit 80b {step S42 in FIG. 6}. Although this display mode is a different display unit, as a result, the variation of the medium symbol variation 84 is continued. In this way, even if the game stops at the off symbol, the symbol variation is performed on a separate display unit, so that once disappointed player 2 can further maintain the expectation of expecting a privilege by resuming the symbol variation.

According to the first embodiment described above, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) The display control board 200 (display control unit 6) changes the number of display units when the fluctuating symbol group is temporarily stopped at a predetermined specific symbol (when a necessary condition is satisfied). Symbol variation was controlled for each of the number display units {see steps S40 and S42 in FIG. 6, FIG. 7C, and FIG. 8A}. In other words, the number of display units that perform symbol variation changes when the symbol is temporarily stopped at a predetermined specific symbol, such as a part of the symbol that is out of place. When the number of display units changes in this way, the overall display also changes, so that people who see the display units do not get bored.
(2) The display control board 200 displays the specific symbol by stopping the symbol variation on the display unit for all or part of the changed number of display units {step S44 in FIG. 6, FIG. 8 (B) , See FIG. 8C}. Compared to the case where the number of display units is not changed, when the symbol group that has fluctuated in at least one of the changed number of display units is finally stopped, it is possible to stop at the jackpot symbol (predetermined specific symbol) Increases nature. Therefore, the expectation of the player 2 who expects a privilege can be increased by stopping the changing symbol group at the jackpot symbol.

(3) The display control board 200 is configured to increase the number of display units when reaching reach {see step S38 in FIG. 6, FIG. 7B, FIG. 8A}. Since the number of display portions thus increased can be changed, the expectation of the player 2 who expects a privilege can be further increased in consideration of reaching the reach.
(4) The display control board 200 has changed the size of the display unit for all or part of the changed number of display units {step S40 in FIG. 6, FIG. 7 (C), FIG. )}. That is, in the examples of FIGS. 7C and 8A, the size (width, area) of the display portion 80a is changed to be small. By this change, it is possible to make it easier to see the symbol variation performed on both the display units 80a and 80b and the specific symbol that is stopped and displayed on both the display units 80a and 80b. Therefore, the visibility can be improved as compared with the case where the size of the display portion is not changed.

[Embodiment 2] Embodiment 2 is an example in which the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 10 in the same manner as in Embodiment 1 above, and the aspect in which the number of display units is changed during symbol variation. explain. 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 FIGS. 9 to 11, 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 timing at which the number of display units is changed. That is, in the first embodiment, the number of display units is changed after the symbol variation is temporarily stopped, whereas in the second embodiment, the number of display units is changed when the symbol variation is performed. In order to realize this aspect, the symbol variation process shown in FIG. 9 is executed instead of the symbol variation process shown in FIG. In the symbol variation process shown in FIG. 9, it is first determined whether or not the number of display parts is to be changed [step S37]. Only when the number of display parts is changed (YES), the fact that the number of display parts changes is notified (notice) as needed [step S39], and the number of display parts is changed [step S40]. Whether or not to change the number of display units is determined using, for example, a random number RC for symbol variation, a dedicated random number, or the like. Instead of notifying that the number of display units changes, the number of display units themselves may be notified. 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.

  Thereafter, all (or part of) the symbol variation is stopped [step S44], and a specific symbol (or display unit) to be determined as a lottery result by the current lottery is selected from a plurality of specific symbols to be stopped and displayed [ Step S46]. At the stop of step S44, a plurality of combinations of specific symbols are displayed. These combinations of specific symbols are only confirmed symbol candidates. The selection method in step S46 includes an arbitrary (random) selection method and a method of preferentially selecting a specific symbol advantageous to the player 2. By selecting such a specific symbol, the player 2 can recognize whether it is a “hit” or “out” in the current lottery. In addition, if the process of the said selection is displayed on the special symbol display 22 in step S46, the player 2 will come to see with the expectation which expects a privilege.

  Next, an example in which symbols are variably displayed on the special symbol display 22 by executing the processes shown in FIGS. 5 and 9 will be described with reference to FIGS. Differences from the first embodiment will also be described in the example of the variation display. First, 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 as in the first embodiment {step S34 in FIG. 9, FIG. See (A)}.

  If the number of display units is to be changed (YES in step S37 in FIG. 9), an explosion symbol 88a, a character symbol 88b, etc. as shown in FIG. Display and notify (notice) that the number of display units will change {step S39 in FIG. 9}. Thereafter, in order to change the number of display parts displayed on the special symbol display 22, four (plural) display parts 90a, 90b, 90c, 90d are arranged in a tile shape as shown in FIG. Display {step S40 in FIG. 9}. In the example of FIG. 10B, the display unit 90a is arranged at the upper left part of the special symbol display 22, the display part 90b is arranged at the lower left part, the display part 90c is arranged at the lower right part, and the display part 90d is arranged at the upper right part. . Then, the left symbol variation 82, the middle symbol variation 84, and the right symbol variation 86 are continued in each display unit {step S42 in FIG. 9}, and when reaching reach in the middle of the symbol variation, as shown in FIG. 10 (C). A notification symbol 88c having the character “reach” is displayed.

  After stopping each symbol variation {step S44 in FIG. 9}, a display unit to be determined as a lottery result by the current lottery is selected from the specific symbols to be stopped and displayed {step S44 in FIG. 9}. In FIG. 11A showing an example of a process of selecting a display unit, one of the selected display units, that is, the display units 90a, 90b, 90c, and 90d is displayed differently from the other display units. . Specifically, it is displayed with highlights or a background, a character, etc. (not shown) are displayed so that they can be easily distinguished. Thereafter, the display unit to be selected is changed, for example, clockwise (in the direction of arrow D4). After such selection is performed for a selection period (for example, 10 seconds), as shown in FIG. 11 (B), a combination of a display unit and a specific symbol finally determined by the current lottery is displayed. In the example of FIG. 11B, the display unit 90b is selected. Although the display may be terminated with a plurality of display portions as shown in the example of FIG. 11B, the display portion 90b selected as necessary is enlarged in the direction of the arrow D6 in order to clarify the display portion 90b. 11C, a combination of specific symbols (a part of each of the left symbol group 92, the middle symbol group 94, and the right symbol group 96) may be displayed large on the special symbol display 22. Since the enlarged display makes it easy to see the combination of specific symbols, the player 2 can easily recognize which specific symbol has been determined.

  In addition, although all the symbol synchronous fluctuation | variations which synchronize all the symbol fluctuation | variations were performed in four display part 90a, 90b, 90c, 90d {refer step S34 of FIG. 9, FIG. 10 (B)}, some symbol fluctuation | variations are carried out. The symbol synchronization fluctuation may be performed so as to be synchronized, or the symbol fluctuation may be performed asynchronously. Even when all symbols are synchronized, the combination of specific symbols to be stopped and displayed may be different for the display units 90a, 90b, 90c, and 90d as described above, and the same for at least two display units. May be. It is even better if such a display mode is changed according to the degree of expectation, the game 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 second embodiment described above, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) The display control board 200 stops the changing symbol group for the changed number of display units and displays the specific symbols. Among the specific symbols displayed on any of the display units, the player 2 especially An advantageous one was selected {see steps S44 and S46 of FIG. 9, FIGS. 11A and 11B}. In this way, when a specific symbol advantageous to the player 2 is selected, the player 2 is more likely to obtain a privilege than when arbitrarily selected. Therefore, the expectation of the player 2 who expects the privilege can be further enhanced. (2) In addition, the design variation is controlled for each of the changed number of display units, or the design variation is stopped at all or part of the display units for the changed number of display units. Displayed points, points configured to increase the number of display units when reaching reach, points that change the size of the display unit for all or part of the changed number of display units, start symbol variation Since the point of changing the number of display units in accordance with the degree of expectation is the same as in the first embodiment, the same effect as in the first embodiment can be obtained.

[Other Embodiments] In the pachinko machine 10 (game machine) described above, the structure, shape, size, material, arrangement, operating conditions, etc. 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 if it is the other game machine, the overall display changes, so that the person who sees the display unit is not bored.

(2) In the first embodiment, the game control unit 4 reads a specific reach pattern and applies a mode in which the number of display units displayed on the screen of the special symbol display is increased or decreased when the reach is reached. Instead of this form, the display unit may be increased or decreased according to the degree of expectation. For example, step S16 shown in FIG. 5 determines whether or not the current expectation is within a predetermined range, instead of the first embodiment in which it is determined whether or not the symbol variation random number RC is a specific reach pattern. To do. Here, the “expected degree” 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. If the current expectation is within a predetermined range (YES), the number of display units is increased or decreased [step S18]. On the other hand, when the current expectation is outside the predetermined range (NO), the process proceeds to the next step S20 as it is. 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 the first embodiment described above, the symbol variation is applied to the left symbol group 92, the middle symbol group 94, and the right symbol group 96 in each of the changed number of display units {eg, step S42 in FIG. 6, FIG. 8 (A)}. Instead of (or in addition to) this form, at least one of the display units may be configured to perform symbol variation on a part of the left symbol group 92, the middle symbol group 94, and the right symbol group 96. For example, in addition to the display unit 80a shown in FIG. 12 from the display unit 80a that performs symbol variation on the left symbol group 92, the middle symbol group 94, and the right symbol group 96 shown in FIGS. Thus, there is a mode in which the number of display units is changed to the display unit 80b that performs the middle symbol variation 84 related only to the middle symbol group 94. Even with this configuration, since the overall display changes, it is possible to prevent the person who sees the display units 80a and 80b from getting bored.

(4) In the said Embodiment 2, selection of the specific symbol was implement | achieved by selection of the display part {refer Step S46 of Drawing 9, Drawing 11 (A)-Drawing 11 (C)}. Instead of (or in addition to) this form, the combination of specific symbols to be selected may be selected from the specific symbols displayed in the display unit, and displayed in a stopped manner regardless of the inside or outside of the display unit. You may comprise selecting from all the specific symbols. For example, FIG. 13 shows an example in which an appropriate symbol group (symbol sequence) is selected from symbol groups (symbol sequences) displayed on a plurality of display units. That is, in the example of FIG. 13 (A), the left symbol group 92, the middle symbol group 94, and the right symbol group 96 are stopped and displayed on the plurality of display portions 80a and 80b, respectively. The selected symbol group is selected. Specifically, the display unit 80a selects a symbol group related to the left symbol column and the middle symbol column, and the display unit 80b selects a symbol group related to the right symbol column. FIG. 13B shows an example in which the symbol group selected in this way is displayed in one display unit 80a. As described above, according to various selection methods, an opportunity to acquire a privilege is increased, so that the expectation of the player 2 who expects the privilege can be improved.

(5) In each of the above embodiments, a plurality of display units are displayed in the same special symbol display 22 (see, for example, step S42 in FIG. 6 and FIG. 8A). 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.

(6) In the first embodiment, a plurality of display units 80a and 80b are displayed in a superposed window format, and in the second embodiment, a plurality of display units 90a, 90b, 90c, and so on are tiled so as not to overlap each other. 90d is displayed {see FIG. 8A, FIG. 10B, etc.}. Instead of this form, a plurality of display units may be displayed in a display form other than the window form or the tiled arrangement. Even in this case, since the overall display changes, it is possible to prevent the viewer from getting bored. In addition, about the number of display parts (three or more display parts), the method of dividing the screen into tiles (up and down or left and right divided into two), the shape of the display part (polygons and circles other than rectangles), etc. It is optional and can also be realized by the present invention. Further, when the level is changed according to the degree of expectation or the game state, the player 2 who has recognized the change improves the expectation of expecting a privilege and increases the pleasure of viewing the display unit.

(Aspects of Other Inventions) The embodiments of the present invention have been described above. However, the embodiments have not only the aspects of the invention described in the claims but also other aspects of the invention. Aspects of the present invention are listed below, and related explanations are given as necessary.

[Aspect 1] In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, the display control unit stops the symbol group that fluctuates for the changed number of display units, displays the specific symbol, and displays the symbol. A gaming machine that displays a process of selecting a specific symbol combination to be determined as a result of group fluctuation.
[Related Description of Aspect 1] According to this aspect, the selection process is displayed as to how the combination of the specific symbols will be, so that the player who sees the game looks at the display part with a sense of expectation.

2 Player 4 Game control unit 6 Display control unit 8 Display means 8a, 8b Display unit 10 Pachinko machine (game machine)
22 Special symbol indicators 80a, 80b, 90a, 90b, 90c, 90d Display 82 Left symbol variation 84 Middle symbol variation 86 Right symbol variation 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;
Display means having a display area in which a symbol variation image is displayed based on the result of the jackpot determination for the jackpot determination random number acquired by the random number acquisition means;
Based on the fact that a predetermined fluctuation condition is satisfied, the symbol starts to change in the display area, and when the big hit determination result for the big hit determination random number is a big hit, the symbol in the changing state is stopped. Display control means capable of displaying a jackpot image indicating that the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot as the symbol stop image made,
A jackpot game executing means for executing a jackpot game advantageous to a player based on the jackpot determination determined by the jackpot determination means by the jackpot determination means, while the symbol variation image is displayed. When the jackpot determination random number is acquired based on the winning of the game ball at the start opening, the acquired symbol stop image is displayed after the changing symbol is displayed. A game machine in which the variation of the symbol is started to show the result of the jackpot determination for the jackpot determination random number,
The display control means includes
When showing the result of the jackpot determination for one of the jackpot determination random numbers, a plurality of sets of symbol variation images are simultaneously displayed in the display area so as to increase or decrease according to the degree of expectation that the jackpot game is executed. A plurality of symbol variation display control means,
When all of the plurality of sets of symbol variation images are stopped, a plurality of sets of both symbols stop displaying a plurality of sets of symbol stop images including the jackpot image and a lost image indicating that the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. Display control means;
Image selection means for selecting at least one of the symbol stop images of the plurality of symbol stop images when a plurality of symbol stop images including the jackpot image and the lost image are displayed. Even if any one of the plurality of symbol stop images is the jackpot image, the jackpot game is not executed only by this and the jackpot image is selected by the image selection means. The gaming machine is characterized in that the jackpot game is executed. The display means has only one display area as a display area for displaying the symbol variation image,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of sets of symbol variation display control means displays all of the plurality of sets of symbol variation images in the one display area. The display control means includes
The gaming machine according to claim 2, further comprising an enlarged display control unit that displays a symbol stop image selected by the image selection unit among the plurality of sets of symbol stop images larger than before the selection.

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