JP2001009118A - Game machine and display control method for game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To perform display control of identification information capable of sufficiently inspiring the attention of a player. SOLUTION: A CPU of a special pattern display device makes given patterns appear at plural display positions in a display area. The patterns made to appear are scrolled in directions, predetermined for the respective patterns, and output for display as one pattern. As a result, the patterns are moved from the plural directions and combined into one pattern, whereby display control can be performed as if a player would see a kaleidoscope, which inspires the attention of the player.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a display means having a display area capable of displaying identification information and a display control method therefor, and more particularly to a display control of a gaming machine suitable for being applied to a pachinko machine. About technology.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional pachinko machine, various symbol display control methods have been proposed to draw a player's attention by symbol display.
This kind of technical disclosure is also disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 3674.

According to the symbol display control technology described in this publication, a symbol is scrolled in a predetermined direction at a plurality of positions, and the player is alerted to the entire screen every time the symbol is changed. there were.

[0004]

However, the conventional symbol display control method is based on simply changing or scrolling a symbol having a predetermined shape at a plurality of fixed positions. It has been desired to develop a symbol display control method capable of more effectively evoking a player's attention.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve such a conventional problem, and a gaming machine capable of performing display control of identification information so as to sufficiently arouse a player's attention and a display control method thereof. The purpose is to provide.

[0006]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine having display means having a display area capable of displaying identification information. A part of the identification information is caused to appear at a plurality of display positions in the display area, and each of the generated identification information is scrolled in a predetermined direction with respect to each of the identification information to be displayed and output as one piece of the certain identification information. A gaming machine comprising display control means.

According to the present invention, the display control means causes at least a part of certain identification information to appear at a plurality of display positions in the display area, and sets each of the appearing identification information to each of them in advance. Scroll in the direction to display and output one piece of the certain identification information. Therefore, certain identification information moves from multiple directions and is combined into one,
The display control is performed as if you are looking at a kaleidoscope, and the player's attention is aroused.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the display control means further comprises:
The present invention is characterized in that the identification information is scrolled continuously so that the certain identification information is displayed so as to disappear around a specific display point.

According to the present invention, the display control means, after synthesizing and displaying one piece of identification information, continues scrolling so that certain identification information disappears around a specific display point. Since the display is performed, the display control of the identification information that can draw the attention of the player can be further performed.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the display control method for a gaming machine provided with a display means having a display area capable of displaying identification information, at least a part of certain identification information is stored in a plurality of areas in the display area. And a step of scrolling each of the appearing identification information in a predetermined direction and displaying and displaying the identification information as one piece of the certain identification information. This is a display control method for a gaming machine characterized by the following.

According to the present invention, at least a part of the identification information is caused to appear at a plurality of display positions in the display area, and the appearing identification information is scrolled in a predetermined direction with respect to each of the identification information. The information is displayed and output so as to be one piece of the certain identification information. Therefore, certain identification information is moved from a plurality of directions and combined into one, and display control is performed as if looking at a kaleidoscope, and the player's attention is aroused.

[0012] In the invention according to claim 3, furthermore, scrolling of each identification information is continued so that the certain identification information is displayed so as to disappear around a specific display point. A display control method is also conceivable.

The above-described display control can be realized by recording the display control procedure on a computer-readable recording medium, and reading and executing the display control procedure recorded on the recording medium by a computer. Examples of such a recording medium include a semiconductor recording medium such as a ROM and a semiconductor IC, an optical recording medium such as a DVDROM and a CDROM, a magnetic recording medium such as a flexible disk, and a magneto-optical recording medium such as an MO.

[0014]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic explanatory view of the game board 10. At the approximate center of the game board 10, there is a display area capable of displaying three symbols (left, middle, right). In the display area, identification information composed of symbols and figures by characters independently is provided. A special symbol display device 100 capable of variable display is provided, and a special symbol start port 104 is provided directly below the special symbol display device 100. On both sides of the special symbol start port 104, ordinary symbol operation gates 102, 102 are provided. Are arranged. Also, a pair of opening / closing members 120, 120
Are provided to be openable and closable so as to form a special symbol starting port 104.

Further, below the special symbol opening 104, a special winning opening 106, a normal symbol display device 108, and an out opening 114 are arranged in this order. Has a lamp display device 110,
110 is provided, and a lamp display device (more specifically, an LED device) is also provided near both side ends of the game board 10.
112, 112 are provided.

When a game ball is won in the special symbol starting opening 104 and a random number lottery is performed, and when the random number selected is a big hit value, at least one random number is displayed in the display area.
The display of a predetermined pattern (for example, “7, 7, 7”) is performed by the special symbol display device 100, and the special winning opening 106 is controlled to be opened and closed in the predetermined pattern. It becomes an advantageous big hit gaming state. In addition, when a specific hit among the big hits is obtained, the jackpot has a probability changing function in which the jackpot probability becomes small to large, and the symbol changing time is shortened while the number of times of variable display is a predetermined number of times, for example, 50 times. It has a time reduction function that is advantageous for the player.

When the normal symbol operation gate 102 detects the passing of the game ball, a random number lottery is performed. When the random number selected is a small hit value, the normal symbol display device 108
Is displayed in a predetermined pattern (for example, “7” or “3”), and thereafter, when the opening / closing member 120 is opened and the game ball wins the special symbol starting port 104, the random number is similarly displayed. When the lottery is performed and the random number selected is a big hit value, the variable display in the display area is started, and then the display of a predetermined display pattern (for example, “7, 7, 7”) is performed by the special symbol display device 100. , Grand Prize Winner 1
06 is controlled to open and close in a predetermined pattern, and a big hit state advantageous to the player is achieved. On the other hand, hit balls that are not won are discharged through the out port 114.

FIG. 2 is a control block diagram showing only a main part of the gaming machine in which such gaming machine control is performed according to the progress of the game. The main control unit 200 is equipped with a microprocessor having a built-in CPU. The command data table stores various control commands including at least various commands for controlling the special symbol display device 100, which will be described later. An area 202, a ROM 201 for storing a control program or control data describing a series of gaming machine control procedures, and a RAM 203 for forming a work area are provided, forming an integrated one-chip microcomputer.

The main control unit 200 includes a special symbol start switch 304 provided inside the special symbol start port 104 through the input port 210 for detecting a winning of the game ball into the special symbol start port 104, a normal symbol operation gate. A normal symbol operation switch 306 provided inside the 102 and detecting a game ball passing through a gate, and a large winning opening switch 308 provided inside the large winning opening 106 and detecting a winning of the gaming ball in the large winning opening 106. The main control unit 200 is connected and can receive each detection signal.

The main control unit 200 has an output port 2
15, a special symbol display device 10 having a display area for displaying a special symbol or a character and capable of independently and variably displaying each of the left, middle, and right symbols and realized by an LCD or the like.
0, lamp display devices 110 and 11 for controlling lighting of lamps
2. A sound effect generator 116 for generating a sound effect, for example, 7
Ordinary symbol display device 108 realized by a segment display device, starting port operating solenoid 300 for opening / closing control of opening / closing member 120 for starting port, and special winning opening 106
The large winning opening actuation solenoid 302 for controlling the opening and closing of the wide opening / closing member is connected, and the main control unit 200 can transmit a control signal for controlling each device. The main control unit 200 can transmit a predetermined number of display control commands to the special symbol display device 100 at a predetermined timing.
0 is based on the received command, and the CPU in itself performs detailed display control without depending on the main control unit 200. Furthermore, a communication mode by one-way communication in which only a command is transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the special symbol display device 100 is adopted.

A power supply circuit 212 for supplying power and a reset circuit 213 for outputting a reset signal at predetermined time intervals are connected to the main control unit 200. A pulse signal generated by the periodic timer counter is input from the control unit 200, and a monitor signal for monitoring the current supply state from the power supply circuit 212 is input.

Now, as shown in FIG.
A command for display control sent from 0 to the special symbol display device 100 is an identifier for identifying the classification of the command and is 1-byte long digital information (MODE).
6 to 9 show an event (EVENT) which is one-byte digital information indicating the content (function) of the command to be executed. FIGS. 6 to 9 show the command data table area 202 stored in the ROM 201. It shows a part of command data for display control.

As shown in FIGS. 6 to 9, the display control command includes “specifying a special symbol, and specifying how long after the start of the variation, the special symbol (identification information) is stopped. Command for instructing, "Command for specifying the stop symbol on the special symbol left", "Command for specifying the stop symbol in the special symbol", "Command for specifying the stop symbol for the special symbol right", "Special symbol There is a command to stop. These commands are always required no matter how the variation mode of the variable display changes in accordance with the game situation, and the main control unit 200 determines when the game situation is such that the symbol variation display is started. These five commands are transmitted to the special symbol display device 100 at a predetermined timing in one variable display control. Therefore, since the special symbol display device 100 is responsible for fine display control such as a change in the symbol display speed, the program for the main control unit 200 is simplified, and the program is not changed even if the display content is changed. And a general-purpose program can be constructed. In addition, the main control unit 200 includes a command defining a time period from the start of the variable display of the symbol to the stop thereof,
Since only a command for designating a symbol is transmitted, the program is further simplified.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the special symbol display device 100. As shown in FIG. The special symbol display device 100 supplies power to a data receiving circuit 1140 (including a voltage converting circuit for converting a data level) for receiving a strobe signal and a command from the main control unit 200, and to the voltage converting circuit and the like. A power supply circuit 1160 and a CPU 1 that generates control data necessary for performing display control based on a received command and outputs the control data to an image processing LSI (VDP) 1060
020 (display control means) and a program ROM 10 containing a program in which an operation procedure of the CPU 1020 is described.
40, a RAM 1090 functioning as a work area and a buffer memory, and an image processing LS for performing image development processing.
I (VDP) 1060 and image processing LSI (VDP)
A video RAM 1080 for temporarily storing the image data developed by the image processing unit 1060, and an image processing LSI (VDP) 10
A character ROM 1180 storing data necessary for image development by 60 and an LCD for receiving and transmitting image data temporarily stored in the video RAM 1080
Panel interface circuit 1100 and this LCD
LCD panel 1 that outputs a display image using image data sent from panel interface circuit 1100
120.

As shown in FIG. 4A, the character RO
M1180 is a ROM title area, a ROM management information area, a character image data area storing actual character data, a pallet data area storing character color data, and a scenario data area storing information defining character movement. The character data is stored in the character image data area in a state where it is compressed by a specific compression method. Further, as shown in FIG.
A plurality of pairs of color numbers and color codes are stored.

The CPU of the special symbol display device 100
1020, the control data generated in response to the command received by the data receiving circuit 1140 is transferred to the image processing LSI (V
DP) 1060, the image processing LSI (VD
P) 1060 decompresses the character data obtained from the character image data area, colors it with the color data obtained from the palette data area, and specifies the video RAM 108 specified by the information obtained from the scenario data area.
The temporarily stored data is temporarily stored at a position on the LCD panel 0, and the temporarily stored data is sent to the LCD panel interface circuit 1100.
By means of 20, various image displays including a change in the variable display speed are performed in detail.

FIG. 5 is a timing chart showing the command transmission / reception timing. As previously mentioned,
The command consists of a 1-byte mode (MODE) and a 1-byte event (EVENT).
In this example, the main control unit 200 transmits mode (MODE) information at the first rising edge of the strobe signal (DUSTB) generated by itself at the time of a command change, and then transmits the two strobe signals (DUSTB). Event (EVENT) information is transmitted with the rise of the eyes. Then, in response to this, the CPU 1020 of the special symbol display device generates an interrupt when the strobe signal (DUSTB) is transmitted, receives a command by this interrupt processing, and stores the command in the RAM 1090.

Next, first, a normal control operation performed by the main control unit 200 and the CPU 1020 of the special symbol display device 100 will be described with reference to FIG. 10 (a general flowchart of game control) and FIG.
Then, the characteristic display control of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 15 and the like, and efforts will be made to facilitate understanding of the present invention. Note that the series of processes shown in FIG. 10 is executed by the main control unit 200, and is executed from the first step by using a reset signal supplied from the reset circuit 213 every predetermined time (for example, every 4 msec) as a trigger.

First, when the power supply circuit 212 is activated by a power switch (not shown), the main control unit 200 is activated. It is determined whether or not the first processing has been performed since the power-on. Step S11
0). In the case of the first processing after turning on the power (Yes)
The process proceeds to step S200, but otherwise (No), the process proceeds to step S120.

In step S200, a clearing process of the storage area is executed as an initialization process of the RAM 203. Then, in step S210, data for performing an initial control process is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 203. On the other hand, in step S120, the count values of various random number generation loop counters (not shown) for large hit determination, small hit determination, and the like formed in the RAM 203 are incremented. Update the timer value of the timer.

Next, in step S140, a special symbol start switch 304, a normal symbol operation switch 306,
An input port process of reading and storing the detection signal output from the special winning opening switch 308 into a register (not shown) via the input port 203 is executed, and then the process proceeds to step S150 to read and store the data read by the port input process. Switch check processing for grasping the condition.

Next, at step S160, each switch 3
A check is made to see if there is a disconnection or short-circuit in the lines 04, 306, 308, etc., and if any of these failures has occurred (Ye
s) The process proceeds to step S220, but otherwise (No), the process proceeds to step S180 (step S180).
170).

In step S180, data necessary for display control of the ordinary symbol display device 107 is stored in the RAM.
203 and a command necessary for display control of the special symbol display device 100 (see FIGS. 6 to 9).
(Including the commands described in the above) are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 203, and the timer values of the various timers are reduced (step S190). In step S180, the main control unit 200 determines a command of a necessary mode and event according to the game control with reference to the command data table area 202, and stores digital information indicating the determined mode and event in the RAM 203 in a predetermined manner. Store in area.

Next, in step S195, the start port operating solenoid 300 and the special winning port operating solenoid 302 are driven in order to control opening and closing of the special winning opening 106 and the opening and closing member 120 of the special symbol starting opening 104 in a predetermined pattern. Then, in step S220, a prize ball setting process for outputting control information for causing a prize ball payout device (not shown) to perform a payout operation is executed. Further, in steps S230, 240, and 250, a game (not shown) External information processing for outputting various game data to the machine management device, a display lamp control process for storing a command for lighting control of the lamp display devices 110 and 112 in accordance with a game state in a predetermined area of the RAM 203, sound effect generation Device 11
6 executes a sound effect process for storing a command for controlling the sound effect generation in a predetermined area of the RAM 203 in correspondence with the game state.

Next, in step S260, R
The data stored in the AM 203 is output to the corresponding device via the output port 215 (port output process), and the device that receives the data performs a control operation based on the data. Then, a strobe signal is first output to the special symbol display device 100, and the mode and event data stored in the RAM 203 in step S180 are transmitted as shown in FIG. Thus, the commands shown in FIGS. 6 to 9 are transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the special symbol display device 100 and received.

In step S270, the reset circuit 21
The reset standby process is executed until the reset signal is input from Step 3, and when the reset signal is input, the process shifts to Step S110 to continue the gaming machine control. Note that the reset standby process includes updating of the various random number generation counters described above.

Next, the operation of the CPU 1020 of the special symbol display device 100 having received the command will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S1100, the CPU 1020 sets its own stack pointer,
Initialization of the RAM 1090, initialization of the RAM 1090 itself, and the like are performed, and in step S1102, it is determined whether a new command has been input. When it is determined that a new command for display control has been input, (Y
es) The process proceeds to step S1104, while otherwise (No), the process proceeds to step S1110.

In step S1104, in the interrupt processing described with reference to FIG.
Copies the received command to the RAM 1090, and checks whether the command is normal or not. Next, CPU1
020 determines the start address of a processing table (not shown) in order to obtain a necessary command for performing fine display control independently of the main control unit 200. Then, in step S1108, the image processing LSI 1060 The data in the necessary area of the RAM 1090 is updated to output the data to the RAM 1090.

Next, in step S1110, RA
Based on the symbol control data set in M1090, scroll data to be output to the image processing LSI 1060 is obtained and set in the RAM 1090, and the symbol display position is set. Then, in step S1112, the symbol speed control is performed. Necessary data is stored in the program ROM1
040, which is obtained from a speed table (not shown) built in, and set in the RAM 1090.
At 114, the symbol offset value is updated based on the speed data, and preparation is made for performing the symbol variation at the set speed.

Next, in step S1116, RA
Animation data is acquired from an animation processing table (not shown) storing the animation processing data set in M1090, and preparation for displaying a background image is performed.
Set in P output buffer, output enable flag is "1"
It is determined whether or not (step S1118).

If the output permission flag is not "1" (No), the flow returns to step S1102 to repeat a series of processing, while the output permission flag is "1" (Ye
In step S1120, the data set in the VDP output buffer is transferred to the image processing LSI 106 in step S1120.
Output to 0. The image processing LSI 1060 acquires the data in the character ROM 1180 and develops the image in response to the data. The developed image data is temporarily stored in the video RAM 1080 and then sent to the LCD panel interface circuit 1100 to be sent to the LCD panel 1120. Is displayed. In this way, at the set display position on the special symbol display device 100, the symbol variation display at the set speed, the display of the background image, and the like are performed.

FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 are explanatory diagrams of an example of the transmission timing of a command transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the special symbol display device 100, and the transmission command. When a predetermined condition such as a game ball winning in the special symbol starting port 104 is satisfied, the unit 200 first transmits a command for designating a symbol change and specifying a time from the start of the symbol change to the stop. (), A command for designating a left stop symbol is transmitted after a lapse of T1 time (), and a command for designating a middle stop symbol is transmitted after a lapse of T2 time (), and right after a lapse of T3 time A command for designating a stop symbol is transmitted (), and a command () for stopping all symbols is transmitted after a lapse of T time from the start of fluctuation, and further, these Before receiving the command, the CPU 1020 of the special symbol display device 100 performs a series of variable display control by performing fine display control such as a change in the change speed before the time specified by elapses. After the elapse, the variable display control ends.

Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining display control according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
The display control, which is a feature of the present invention, will be described with reference to FIG. These processes are performed in steps S1110 to S116 in FIG.
Can be realized by appropriately changing the data in.

CPU 1020 of special symbol display device 100
First, in step S1600, it is determined whether or not the vehicle is in the reach state. If it is determined that the vehicle is in the reach state, (Ye
s) The process moves to step S1610, while in other cases (No), the process moves to the connector B.

Next, in step S1610, at least a part of the symbol "7" appears at three display positions. This situation is indicated by reference numerals a, b, and c in FIG.
In this example, the entire symbol "7" is displayed at three display positions. Next, in step S1620, reference symbols a,
The symbol “7” shown by b and c is scrolled in the direction A (rightward), the direction B (downward), and the direction C (leftward), respectively, as shown by reference numeral 1 in FIG. One symbol "7" (synthetic symbol) is displayed and output (step S1620). After this, the fixed left symbol, middle symbol,
Display control such as displaying the right symbol in a predetermined display mode is performed.

According to this embodiment, a certain symbol "7"
Appear at three display positions in the display area (a,
b, c), each of the symbols "7" appearing is scrolled in a predetermined direction (A, B, C) with respect to each of the symbols, and is displayed and output as one symbol "7". The pattern "7" is moved from a plurality of directions and combined into one, performing display control as if looking at a kaleidoscope, and alerting the player.

Next, FIG. 17 is a flowchart for explaining display control according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 16 and FIG. 18 are explanatory diagrams showing a state of display change.
The display control which is a feature of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. These processes are also performed in step S1110 of FIG.
This can be realized by appropriately setting and changing the data in 1116. This embodiment is characterized in that display control is performed so that the composite symbol 1 disappears.

CPU 1020 of special symbol display device 100
First, in step S1800, it is determined whether or not the vehicle is in the reach state, and if it is determined that the vehicle is in the reach state, (Ye
s) The process proceeds to step S1810, while in other cases (No), the process proceeds to the connector D.

Next, in step S1810, at least a part of the symbol "7" appears at three display positions. This situation is indicated by reference numerals a, b, and c in FIG.
In this example, the entire symbol "7" is displayed at three display positions. Next, in step S1820, reference symbols a,
The symbol “7” shown by b and c is scrolled in the direction A (rightward), the direction B (downward), and the direction C (leftward), respectively, as shown by reference numeral 1 in FIG. One symbol “7” (synthetic symbol) is displayed and output. Thereafter, display control such as displaying the determined left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol in a predetermined display mode is performed.

In step S1830, after the composite symbol 1 is displayed and output, scrolling of each symbol in the directions A, B, and C is further continued.
As shown in (1), each symbol disappears with the display point 2 as the center, and thus the composite symbol 1 disappears. Thereafter, display control such as displaying the determined left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol in a predetermined display mode is performed.

According to this embodiment, after the composite symbol 1 is displayed and output, scrolling of each symbol is further continued, and the symbol "7" is displayed around the display point 2 so as to disappear. Therefore, it is possible to further control the display of the identification information capable of calling the attention of the player.

In the above-described embodiment of the present invention, the symbol "7" has been described as an example. However, it goes without saying that characters and the like are subject to display control of the present invention as well as other figures. In addition, when performing such a display control, particularly when the player selects a probability varying symbol or a big hit symbol as well as when selecting a symbol in a final winning in the time-saving function, the player is not limited to the reach. There are cases where it is necessary to call attention. In addition, the symbol “7” may appear around the display point 2, and in the above-described embodiment, at least a part of the identification information is caused to appear at three display positions. However, generally, it may be made to appear at a plurality of places. Further, the design may be scrolled in a direction in which a non-linear trajectory such as a curve or a spiral is drawn (this direction itself may be switched), and may be finally combined at the display point 2 and disappear. .

In the above description, a pachinko machine has been described as an example of a gaming machine. However, not only a pachislot machine and a video game machine, but also other gaming machines having a display unit capable of variably displaying identification information. Needless to say, it is also applicable.

[0054]

As described above, according to the first and third aspects of the present invention, at least a part of certain identification information is caused to appear at a plurality of display positions in a display area, and each of the generated identification information is displayed. Are scrolled in a predetermined direction for each, and are displayed and output as one piece of the certain identification information. Therefore, certain pieces of identification information move from a plurality of directions and are combined into one, as if An effect is obtained in which display control as if looking at a kaleidoscope can be performed and the player's attention is aroused.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, after one piece of identification information is synthesized and displayed, scrolling is further continued, and certain identification information disappears around a specific display point. , It is possible to further control the display of identification information that can call attention of the player.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic explanatory view of a game board 10;

FIG. 2 is a control block diagram of the gaming machine.

3 is a block diagram of the special symbol display device 100. FIG.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a character ROM memory map and pallet data.

FIG. 5 is a timing chart showing the timing of command transmission and reception.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a command stored in a command data table area 202.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of commands stored in a command data table area 202.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of commands stored in a command data table area 202.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of commands stored in a command data table area 202.

FIG. 10 is a general flowchart for explaining a game control operation of the gaming machine.

11 is a flowchart illustrating a control operation of CPU 1020 of special symbol display device 100. FIG.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of a data structure of a command.

FIG. 13 is a timing chart showing a command transmission timing for symbol display.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram for explaining command transmission.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining display control according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display state in the first embodiment.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating display control according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display state according to the second embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Composite symbol 2 Display point 10 Game board 100 Special symbol display device 102 Normal symbol operation gate 104 Special symbol start-up port 106 Big winning opening 108 Normal symbol display device 110 Lamp display device 112 Lamp display device 114 Out port 116 Sound effect generator 120 Opening / closing member 200 Main control unit 201 ROM 202 Command data table area 203 RAM 210 Input port 213 Reset circuit 212 Power supply circuit 215 Output port 300 Starting port operating solenoid 302 Large winning port operating solenoid 304 Special symbol starting switch 306 Normal symbol operating switch 308 Large Winner switch 1020 CPU 1040 Program ROM 1060 Image processing LSI 1080 Video RAM 1090 RAM 1100 LCD panel interface circuit 112 0 LCD panel 1140 Data receiving circuit 1160 Power supply circuit 1180 Character ROM

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine having a display means having a display area capable of displaying identification information, wherein at least a part of certain identification information is caused to appear at a plurality of display positions in the display area, and each of the identified identifications is displayed. A gaming machine comprising: display control means for scrolling information in a predetermined direction with respect to each of them, and displaying and outputting the information so as to be one piece of the certain identification information. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control means further continues scrolling of each piece of the identification information so that the certain identification information disappears around a specific display point. A gaming machine characterized in that it is a means for displaying the information in a row. 3. A display control method for a gaming machine having a display means having a display area capable of displaying identification information, wherein at least a part of certain identification information appears at a plurality of display positions in the display area. Scrolling each of the appearing identification information in a predetermined direction with respect to each of the identification information so as to display and output the identification information as one piece of the identification information. Control method.