Gaming machine

Abstract

To provide gaming machines that can improve convenience and entertainment value. [Solution] The image display unit is provided with a first information display area and a second information display area, which are areas capable of displaying specific information related to the advantageous state, as well as an effect display area capable of displaying effect images. The content of the specific information displayed in the first information display area cannot be selected by the player, but the content of the specific information displayed in the second information display area can be selected by the player. At least a portion of the content of the specific information displayed in the second information display area can be set by the arcade operator. After a predetermined time has elapsed since being controlled to a predetermined mode, the various data constituting the display content of the first information display area and the various data constituting the display content of the second information display area are initialized.

Claims

[Claim 1] A variable display means capable of displaying patterns in multiple rows in a variable manner, and capable of displaying multiple patterns in a fixed position in each row, wherein an effective line is defined by combining the fixed display positions of the patterns in each row, A reward-granting means capable of awarding rewards according to the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the active line, A gaming machine comprising a first image display means capable of displaying an image, The aforementioned bonus-granting means can grant a predetermined number of game values ​​when a combination of symbols corresponding to a predetermined bonus role is displayed on the active line. The first image display means is configured to display a winning symbol image, which is an image showing a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the active line, and a game result display showing the content of the bonus granted by the bonus granting means. The game result display is configured such that, when a combination of symbols corresponding to the predetermined winning combination is displayed on the active line, it can display, at least, that the number of game values ​​awarded in this game is the predetermined number, near the winning symbol image. The winning design image and the game result display are displayed within the same frame in a predetermined area of ​​the first image display means. Further comprising a second image display means capable of displaying an image, If the difference between the game value used in the game and the game value assigned to it meets a predetermined condition, the game can be controlled to a state where it is unplayable. In the aforementioned state of being unable to play, both the first image display means and the second image display means will notify that the state of being unable to play is in effect. The aforementioned inability to play is resolved by a reset operation performed by the manager of the gaming establishment. In the notification indicating that the game is unavailable, both the first image display means and the second image display means will indicate that today's game has ended. When a game is not being played, if certain conditions are met, it is possible to enter a specific state. If the aforementioned winning symbol image is displayed when the aforementioned specific state is reached, the winning symbol image will not be displayed during the aforementioned specific state. However, once the aforementioned specific state ends, the winning symbol image that was displayed before the aforementioned specific state was reached can be displayed again. During a period in which the player's game operations are disabled, a simulated game can be performed in which the symbols in each row of the variable display means can be temporarily stopped in response to the player's stop operation. The first image display means does not display the winning symbol image corresponding to the combination of symbols that temporarily stopped on the active line in the simulated game.

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