JP2003126430A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of giving feeling of expectation that privilege may be given concerning fluctuation of patterns for enhancing fun of a game. SOLUTION: This game machine comprises a period setting means to set a prescribed period within a period between start of fluctuation of patterns till completion of fluctuation of the patterns, and a remaining time notifying means to notify remaining time of the set prescribed period. When the remaining time is notified by the remaining time notifying means, the patterns are stopped at least once in the remaining time.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention provides a bonus to a player on the condition that a symbol display section and a symbol display section based on a starting winning are stopped in a variable manner and the symbol is in a predetermined display mode. Regarding a gaming machine to be recognized.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As one mode of this kind of gaming machine, a game board surface is provided with a symbol display device and a starting opening for starting the variation of the symbol on the symbol displaying device, and a symbol is displayed on the basis of the winning of the starting opening. A pachinko gaming machine is known in which a symbol is variably stopped on a part and a bonus is given to a player, for example, a jackpot or a probability variation is recognized on condition that the symbol is in a predetermined display mode.

In this kind of pachinko gaming machine, the effect of the symbol variation on the symbol display device is generally one in which the symbol is fixed once after the variation starts for the winning in the starting opening. Symbol fluctuation stops once after fluctuation starts,
There is proposed a so-called re-variation in which the symbol is changed again and the symbol is fixed. From the player's point of view, it was unclear how long the fluctuation would occur if it was changed again.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a player with a sense of expectation that a bonus may be given in regard to a symbol variation, which makes it possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine.

[0005]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, a gaming machine has a symbol display that is variably stopped on the symbol display portion based on a starting winning, and the player is provided with a predetermined display mode. In the period from the start of the fluctuation of the symbol to the end of the fluctuation of the symbol, the period setting means for setting the predetermined period and the remaining time of the set predetermined period are notified. It has a remaining time informing means, and when the remaining time is informed by the remaining time informing means, the symbol is stopped at least once within the remaining time.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, a plurality of kinds of the predetermined display modes are provided, and the remaining time is informed by the remaining time informing means, and the remaining time is displayed. When the symbol becomes the predetermined display mode within a time period, it is changed again at least once, and the final stop symbol is stopped in any one of the predetermined display modes. .

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the predetermined period is provided with a plurality of types of time, and the period setting means is one of the plurality of types of time. It is characterized in that it is randomly selected from and set as the predetermined period.

[0008]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board surface provided in a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. A symbol display unit 3 to which a symbol display device 2 constituted by a color liquid crystal display device is assembled is arranged at substantially the center of the game board surface 1. In addition, the symbol display device 2 variably displays a plurality of symbol strings as identification information for allowing the player to recognize the hit or miss in the variable display game.

The symbol display device 2 variably displays three symbol columns as identification information, and variably displays a left symbol, a middle symbol and a right symbol from the left side of the display screen. In the lower center of the symbol display unit 3, there is provided a tulip-type ordinary electric accessory 4 having a variable winning opening 5 which is opened by an electromagnetic means such as a solenoid. The variable winning a prize opening 5 of the ordinary electric accessory 4 is set as a starting opening related to the start of the symbol variation in the symbol display device 2.

A variable winning device 6 is provided below the ordinary electric accessory 4.
Is provided. The variable winning device 6 includes an opening / closing door 7 tiltably provided in the front-rear direction, and the opening / closing door 7 is driven by a solenoid (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board. The variable winning device 6 is normally in a state in which the open / close door 7 is closed and it is impossible to win a pachinko ball into the special winning opening 8 (a condition that is disadvantageous to the player). on the other hand,
Variable display of the left symbol, the middle symbol and the right symbol is performed on the symbol display device 2 based on the fact that the pachinko ball has won the variable winning port (starting port) 5. In addition, the fluctuation of the symbol is the left symbol,
The right design and the middle design stop at the same time. When the symbols are displayed in the predetermined display mode on the symbol display device 2, for example, when the combination of the stopped left symbol, the middle symbol and the right symbol is a big combination, it is advantageous to the player. In the special game state, the variable winning device 6 opens the opening / closing door 7 and converts the pachinko ball into the special winning opening 8 into a state in which it is easy to win.

Part of the inside of the special winning opening 8 is provided with a specific area (not shown) which is a special winning area, and a specific area door (not shown) for opening and closing the specific area is provided in the specific area. It is provided. The special winning opening 8 is a case where the result of stopping the fluctuation of the symbols in the symbol display device 2 is a big hit,
It becomes a special game state (big hit game state) and is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds). However, the special winning opening 8 is closed when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winnings have been made during opening or when a predetermined time has elapsed. The opening operation of the special winning opening 8 is referred to as one round of a big hit game.

When the game ball passes through the specific area while the special winning opening 8 is open, the continuation condition is satisfied, and after the big winning opening opened this time is closed, that is, this After the round is completed, the special winning opening 8 is newly opened, and the next round is started. The maximum number of consecutive opening operations (number of consecutive rounds) of the special winning opening 8 based on the passage of a game ball through a specific area has a maximum number, for example, up to 15 times (up to 15 rounds) including the first opening. It is up to. In addition, the big hit game state, when the game ball does not pass to the specific area while the big prize hole 8 is opened, the big hit game state ends when the big prize hole 8 is closed this time. In addition, the continuous opening operation of the special winning opening 8 is 1
When it continues to the 5th time, the big hit game state ends when the 15th big winning opening 8 is closed. Note that the special symbol display device 2 is used for granting the privilege described in claim 1.
It is a jackpot symbol display and continuous opening operation of the winning hole 8.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a main part of a control system provided in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment. The pachinko gaming machine includes a main controller 9 that performs overall control of the pachinko game, and a sub controller that controls each drive unit based on information (command command or data) from the main controller 9.
That is, the display control device 10, the voice control device 11, the lamp control device 12, and the prize ball control device 13 are provided.

The main controller 9 (main controller) is provided on a main control board (not shown). The main controller 9
A main CPU as a processing execution means for performing general control related to a pachinko game, a ROM storing a control program related to the entire pachinko game to be executed by the main CPU, and readable and writable at any time It is composed of a RAM and a communication interface for the main CPU to perform data communication with peripheral devices. Illustration of the specific configuration of the main controller 9 is omitted.

The main control device 9 is connected to a display control device 10 provided on a symbol display board (not shown) so as to enable one-way communication. The communication data transmitted from the main control device 9 to the display control device 10 includes at least a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns and (corresponding to differences in fluctuation time and fluctuation mode of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol) The fluctuation pattern of is set), the stop symbol on the left symbol,
There is a stop symbol for the right symbol, a stop symbol for the middle symbol, and a stop symbol command for the left, right, and middle symbols.

The main controller 9 includes a switch input circuit 1
4 are connected to various winning openings provided on the game board surface of the pachinko gaming machine (for example, a starting opening 5, a special winning opening 8, a specific area provided inside the big winning opening 8, a normal winning opening, etc.) Each prize detection switch provided (for example, a start mouth prize detection switch SW1, a big prize mouth detection switch SW
2. Each detection signal from the specific area passage detection switch SW3, etc.) is input through the switch input circuit 14.

The main controller 9 has a driver 15
Is connected, and a solenoid 16 for opening the special winning opening 8 of the variable winning device 7 provided on the game board surface is provided so as to be driven and controlled through the driver 15 by the control output from the main control device 9.

Various lamps / display LEDs are connected to the lamp control device 12, and the lamp control device 12 receives various lamps / display LEs according to commands from the main control device 9.
D is turned on. Further, the voice control device 11 generates a sound effect and an alarm from the speaker 17 according to a command from the main control device 9. Although not shown, the main controller 9 is connected to a power source (not shown) and a clock circuit (not shown) that defines a processing cycle of the main controller 9.

The main processing executed by the main CPU of the main control device 9 in the pachinko gaming machine of the embodiment configured as described above will be described. Figure 3 shows the main C
It is a flowchart which shows the main routine of the process which PU performs. When the power is turned on, the main CPU performs initialization processing to clear the RAM, and sets initial values to various counters and flags necessary for the following processing. The main CPU performs the game process after completing the initialization process, and performs the random number counter updating process after completing the game process.

In the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment,
Big hit determination counter, big hit symbol counter, left symbol counter, middle symbol counter, right symbol counter, reach determination counter, variation pattern counter, countdown time (from the start of variation of the symbol according to claim 1 Eight kinds of counters for setting are provided, corresponding to a predetermined time set within the period until the fluctuation of the symbols is stopped,
When the start winning is detected, the value of each counter is read and stored,
It is used for the process relating to the start of symbol fluctuation (variable display game) in the game process.

Now, each of the eight types of counters will be described. The big hit determination counter is a counter for determining whether or not the variable display game is missed, and is cyclically updated one by one within a range of 0 to 320, for example.

The big hit symbol counter is a counter for determining a big hit symbol when the hit / miss judgment of the variable display game is a hit (so-called big hit). The big hit symbol is a combination of symbols in which the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are all the same, such as 111, 777, AAA, etc., and in this embodiment, there are 10 kinds in total. The big hit symbol counter is cyclically updated one by one within the range of 0 to 9, corresponding to these big hit symbols.

The counter for the left symbol, the counter for the middle symbol, and the counter for the right symbol are counters for determining the left, middle, and right symbols, respectively, when the hit / miss determination of the variable display game is out. Here, in order to simplify the description, it is assumed that the types of symbols displayed on the symbol display device 2 are common symbols for the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol, and 10 types are set. The types of symbols are, for example,
The description will be made assuming that they are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and A. The counter for the left symbol, the counter for the middle symbol, and the counter for the right symbol are cyclically updated one by one within the range of 0 to 9, corresponding to these symbols.

The reach determination counter is a counter used to determine whether or not a reach (so-called “miss loss”) is generated when the variable display game is missed. In the embodiment, the reach determination counters are cyclically updated one by one within a range of 0 to 199 (takes 200 values), for example.

The variation pattern counter is a counter for determining the variation pattern of the symbol variation of the variable display game. In addition, the variation pattern is defined as the variation time of the special symbol (time until final confirmation), and the same variation pattern described later is the variation pattern of the symbol with the same variation time regardless of whether the jackpot is missed. That is.

Further, in order to simplify the explanation,
In the embodiment, description will be made assuming that there are four types of variation patterns, for example, variation pattern A, variation pattern B, variation pattern C, and variation pattern D.
The variation pattern A is a variation pattern in which reach is generated with the appearance of a character, the variation pattern B is a variation pattern in which reach is generated with the appearance of a notice, and the variation pattern C is normal (a character or a notice does not appear. (Meaning) It is a variation pattern that causes a reach, and a variation pattern D is a variation pattern that is out of reach. The fluctuation pattern counters are cyclically updated one by one within the range of 0 to 11, for example, in correspondence with these kinds of fluctuation patterns.

The countdown time setting counter is a counter for determining a predetermined time to be set within a period (determined according to the type of the above variation pattern) from the start of the variation of the symbol to the stop of the variation of the symbol. . In the embodiment, the description will be made assuming that there are five types of countdown time, including, for example, no setting. The countdown time setting counters are cyclically updated one by one within the range of 0 to 14, for example, in correspondence with these types of fluctuation patterns.

The main CPU increments the value of the above counter by 1 in the random number counter updating process. Main CP
When U completes the random number counter update processing, it returns to the game processing. In this way, the main CPU repeatedly executes the game process and the random number counter updating process.

Next, the game processing executed by the main CPU will be described. 4 to 6 are flowcharts of the game processing executed by the main CPU. Main CPU
When the game processing is started, it is determined whether or not there is a starting mouth winning (step S01). When there is no winning detection signal from the starting opening winning detection switch SW1, the main CPU determines that there is no starting opening winning, and proceeds to step S06. When the game ball wins the starting winning opening 5, a winning detection signal from the starting winning detection switch SW1 is input to the main controller 9. The main CPU determines in step S01 that there is a winning opening, and proceeds to step S02.

When the process proceeds to step S02, the main CPU determines whether or not the number of holdings related to winning a prize memory in the starting opening 5 is full (step S02). In the present embodiment, the maximum number of holdings related to the winning winning memory in the starting opening 5 is four. The main CPU determines whether or not the value of the start prize counter is 4, and if the value of the start prize counter is 4, it is determined that the number of holdings is full, and in this case, the start opening 5 No winning memory is stored, and the process proceeds to step S06. On the other hand, if the value of the start winning award counter is not 4, it is determined that the number of holdings is not full, the process proceeds to step S03, and winning a prize is stored in the starting opening 5. The start winning award counter is a counter that increments by 1 each time a prize is stored in the starting opening 5, and its initial value is 0 and the range of possible values is 0 to 4.

When the operation proceeds to step S03, the main CPU
Is a counter for big hit determination, a counter for big hit symbols, a counter for left symbols, a counter for middle symbols, a counter for right symbols, a counter for reach determination, a counter for fluctuation patterns, and a counter for setting the countdown time to obtain the current values (step S03), each acquired counter value is stored in a predetermined acquired value storage area corresponding to the value of the starting winning counter (0 to 3 in this case) (step S04). In this process, if the acquired numerical value of the right symbol matches the acquired numerical value of the left symbol, the acquired numerical value of the right symbol is shifted by +1.

FIG. 8 shows the value of the start winning counter (0 to 3)
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a predetermined acquired value storage area in which each counter value acquired corresponding to is stored. As shown in FIG. 8, when the value of the starting winning prize counter is 0 (the starting winning prize is not stored), each acquired counter value is stored in the acquired value storage area (1). Similarly, when the value of the starting prize counter is 1, each acquired counter value is stored in the acquired value storage area (2), and when the value of the starting prize counter is 2, each acquired counter value is acquired. The counter value is stored in the acquired value storage area (3), and when the value of the start prize counter is 3, each acquired counter value is stored in the acquired value storage area (4). When the main CPU stores each acquired counter value in a predetermined acquired value storage area, the main CPU increments the value of the start prize counter by one (step S05),
Control goes to step S06.

When the operation proceeds to step S06, the main CPU
Determines whether or not it is possible to start symbol fluctuation (start of variable display game) (step S06). During the change of the symbol, the interval time to the next symbol, in the case of a big hit game, it is impossible to start a new symbol change, and in this case, the process shifts to the symbol change process. On the other hand, the main CPU
When it is possible to start changing the symbol (starting the variable display game), the process proceeds to step S07.

When the process proceeds to step S07, the main CPU
Determines whether or not there is a memory of the start winning (step S07). That is, the main CPU determines whether or not the value of the starting winning counter is 0. If the value of the starting winning counter is 0, the main CPU determines that there is no starting winning memory, ends the game process, and returns to the main routine.

On the other hand, in step S07, the main CPU
If the value of the starting prize counter is not 0, it is determined that the starting prize is stored, the process proceeds to step S08, and the process relating to the start of the symbol variation (start of the variable display game) is performed. First, the main CPU reads each acquired numerical value (count value) stored in the acquired value storage area (1) into the determination numerical value storage area (step S08), and acquires the acquired value storage area (2) to the acquired value storage area ( The contents of 4) are sequentially shifted to the acquired value storage area (1) to the acquired value storage area (3),
The acquired value storage area (4) is cleared to make it empty (step S09). Next, the main CPU decrements the value of the starting prize counter by one in response to the start of the present symbol variation (step S10), and proceeds to step S11.

At step S11, the main CPU
Determines whether or not the obtained numerical value for the big hit determination in the determination numerical value storage area is a value that belongs to a hit (is it a big hit determination value) (step S11). When it is determined in step S11 whether or not it is a big hit, if the pachinko gaming machine adopts probability variation, a plurality of big hit determination values (for example, 5) are set at a high probability and a big hit is determined at a normal probability. By setting the value to, for example, one, it is easier to hit at high probability. The main CPU proceeds to step S11
When the result of the big hit determination is a hit, it is determined to be a big hit and the process proceeds to step S22, while when the result of the big hit determination is not a hit, it is determined to be out and the process proceeds to step S12.

First, the case in which it is determined that there is a disconnection in step S11 will be described. The main CPU proceeds to step S12, clears the big hit flag to 0 in response to the deviation (step S12), and proceeds to step S13. The main CPU determines whether the acquired numerical value for reach determination in the determination numerical value storage area is a value that belongs to the winning (for example, 0 to 29) (step S13).

For example, when the value obtained by the reach determination counter is "0" to "29", it is determined that the winning is won and the reach is generated (the reach occurrence probability is 30/200).
The main CPU, if the determination result of step S13 is not a win, the symbol variation to be performed this time is a variation that stops at the out symbol that does not generate reach, and proceeds to step S14, where the left symbol, the medium symbol, and the right symbol in the determination numerical value storage area. A stop symbol is determined based on the acquired numerical value of (step S14). Next, the main CPU determines a fluctuation pattern D (a fluctuation pattern that is a deviation that does not reach the reach) as a fluctuation pattern (step S15), and proceeds to step S16.

When the main CPU proceeds to step S16, it sends "miss" as the winning information to the display CPU (display control device 10) (step S16), and proceeds to step S17 to determine the stop symbol and the variation pattern. It is transmitted (step S17), and the acquired numerical value (0 to 14) for setting the countdown time of the numerical value storage area for judgment is transmitted to the display CPU.
(Any value up to) is transmitted (step S18), the game process ends, and the process returns to the main routine.

The display CPU determines the countdown time based on the transmitted numerical value (any value from 0 to 14) for setting the countdown time. In addition,
The countdown time is a time within the fluctuation time determined by the fluctuation pattern.

FIG. 9 is a table showing the relationship between the acquired numerical value of the countdown time setting counter, the determined countdown time, and the variation display mode in that case. The countdown time setting table as shown in FIG. Are stored in the memory of the display control device 10. As shown in FIG. 9, the acquired numerical value for setting the countdown time is 0 to 9
In the case of, the countdown time is not set. Further, when the acquired numerical value for setting the countdown time is 10, 10 seconds is set as the countdown time and the temporary stop of the symbol is set to 2 times. When the acquired numerical value for setting the countdown time is 11, the countdown time is set to 10 seconds and the pause is set to 2 times. The acquired numerical value for setting the countdown time is 1
In the case of 2, the countdown time is set to 15 seconds and the pause is set to 3 times. When the acquired numerical value for setting the countdown time is 13, 20 seconds is set as the countdown time and the pause is set to 4 times. When the acquired numerical value for setting the countdown time is 14, 20 seconds is set as the countdown time and the pause is set to 4 times.

On the other hand, the main CPU, when the result of determination in step S13 is a win, the symbol variation to be performed this time is a variation to stop at a deviating symbol causing a reach, and the step S
Proceeding to 19, it is determined whether or not the acquired numerical value of the left symbol and the acquired numerical value of the middle symbol in the judgment numerical value storage area are the same (step S19). The process of step S19 is
This is because when determining the reach symbol (the symbol on the left symbol is the same as the symbol on the right symbol, and only the medium symbol is different), it is to avoid a big hit symbol if the symbol on the left symbol and the symbol on the middle symbol are the same.

The main CPU, in step S19, if the acquired numerical value of the left symbol and the acquired numerical value of the middle symbol are not the same, copy the acquired numerical value of the left symbol to the right symbol (the symbol of the left symbol is the symbol of the right symbol). And, the middle symbol remains the acquired numerical value) (step S20), while the process proceeds to step S22, in step S19, if the acquired numerical value of the left symbol and the acquired numerical value of the middle symbol are the same, The acquired numerical value is copied to the left symbol (the right symbol is used as the left symbol, and the middle symbol remains the numerical value) (step S21), step S22.
Proceed to.

When the main CPU proceeds to step S22, the main CPU determines the fluctuation pattern based on the acquired numerical value (any value from 0 to 11) for the fluctuation pattern in the judgment numerical value storage area. It should be noted that, for example, when the acquired numerical values for the variation pattern are 0 to 3, it is determined to be the variable pattern A (the variable pattern that causes the reach with the appearance of the character), and when the acquired numerical values for the variation pattern are 4 to 7, Pattern B (variation pattern that causes reach with accompaniment notice) is determined, and if the acquired numerical value for the variation pattern is 8 to 11, variation pattern C (variation pattern that causes normal reach without a character or notice) is determined. Shall be done.

Next, the main CPU transmits "miss" as winning information to the display CPU (display control device 10) (step S16), and proceeds to step S17 to transmit a stop symbol and a variation pattern (step). S17), the acquired numerical value (any value from 0 to 14) for setting the countdown time of the judgment numerical value storage area is transmitted to the display CPU (step S18), and the game process is ended and the process returns to the main routine. .

As shown in FIG. 9, when the acquired numerical value for setting the countdown time is 0 to 9, the countdown time is not set. In addition, when the acquired numerical value for setting the countdown time is 10, the countdown time is 1
0 seconds is set and the symbol is paused twice. In this case, since reach is generated, reach is generated at the first temporary stop. If the acquired number for setting the countdown time is 11, the countdown time is 1
0 seconds is set and the pause is set to 2 times.
In this case, since reach is generated, reach is generated at the second temporary stop.

The acquired numerical value for setting the countdown time is 1
In the case of 2, the countdown time is set to 15 seconds and the pause is set to 3 times. In this case, since reach is generated, reach is generated at the second temporary stop. When the acquired numerical value for setting the countdown time is 13, 20 seconds is set as the countdown time and the pause is set to 4 times. In this case, since reach is generated, reach is generated at the fourth temporary stop.
If the acquired number for setting the countdown time is 14,
The countdown time is set to 20 seconds and the pause is set to 4 times. In this case, since reach is generated, reach is generated at the first temporary stop.

Next, a case where it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit in step S11 will be described. The main CPU proceeds to step S23, sets a big hit flag corresponding to the big hit (step S23), and goes to step S24. The main CPU determines a big hit symbol (a symbol having the same left, middle, and right symbols) based on the obtained numerical value for the big hit symbol in the determination numerical value storage area (step S24), and for the variation pattern of the determination numerical value storage area. The variation pattern is determined based on the acquired numerical value of (step S25). In the case of a big hit, reach is always generated in the process of stopping the symbol. Also in this case, when the acquired numerical value for the variation pattern is 0 to 3, it is determined to be the variable pattern A (the variable pattern that causes the reach with the appearance of the character), and when the acquired numerical value for the variation pattern is 4 to 7, Pattern B (variation pattern that causes reach with accompaniment notice) is determined, and if the acquired numerical value for the variation pattern is 8 to 11, variation pattern C (variation pattern that causes normal reach without a character or notice) is determined. Shall be done.

The main CPU shifts to step S26, transmits "big hit" as the winning information to the display CPU (display control device 10) (step S26), and displays C.
The stop symbol and the variation pattern are transmitted to the PU (step S27), and the acquired numerical value (any value from 0 to 14) for setting the countdown time of the determination numerical value storage area is transmitted to the display CPU. (Step S28), the game process is ended and the process returns to the main routine. When it is a big hit, the countdown time by the acquired numerical value for setting the countdown time and the temporary stop mode of the symbol are the same as the case where the reach occurs due to the above-mentioned deviation.

As described above, when the main CPU determines the variation pattern and the stop symbol (determination of the variation time) depending on whether the big hit is out or not, it transmits the hit / miss information to the display controller 10. The type of the fluctuation pattern is transmitted as a command, the left symbol, the right symbol, and the stop symbol of the middle symbol are transmitted as a command, and the acquired numerical value for setting the countdown time is transmitted.

When the display control device 10 receives the win / fail information and the variation pattern type command, it starts the symbol variation of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol. In addition, the display control device 10
Is the timing of the symbol fluctuation corresponding to the type of the fluctuation pattern (change timing of fluctuation speed, fluctuation start of the symbol fluctuation fluctuation start time, etc.)
Select a character or character, or make a notice (big notice or reach notice), and when a stop symbol command for the left symbol, middle symbol, or right symbol is received, the corresponding left symbol, right symbol, or medium symbol is received. Determine the stop symbol. If the stop symbol commanded to the display control device 10 is the reach symbol, the reach occurs.

Further, when the display CPU receives the obtained numerical value for setting the countdown time, the countdown shown in FIG. 9 is performed based on the transmitted numerical value for setting the countdown time (any value from 0 to 14). The countdown time and the variable display pattern of the symbols in the countdown time are determined by the time setting table.

On the other hand, when the main CPU performs the next game process, following the process of steps S01 to S06, the result of the change in the symbols, the determination process of whether or not the symbol variation can be started is determined to be false. Then, the process proceeds to step S29, the step S29 is determined to be true, the process proceeds to step S30, and it is monitored whether or not the variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern has elapsed (step S30). When the variable time has not elapsed, the main CPU ends the game process and returns to the main routine.

When the main CPU determines that the variable time has elapsed, it sends a symbol stop command to the display CPU (step S31) to determine whether it is a big hit (whether the big hit flag is set or not). Is determined (step S32). If it is a big hit,
While the big hit game process of step S32 is performed, if it is not a big hit, the game process is ended and the process returns to the main routine. Note that the big hit process is substantially the same as the conventional one and is not directly related to the gist of the present invention, and therefore the description thereof is omitted.

Next, the notification of the countdown time and the temporary stop of the symbol within the countdown time in the display control device 10 will be described. The display CPU determines the countdown time using the countdown time setting table shown in FIG. 9 based on the transmitted numerical value (any value from 0 to 14) for setting the countdown time. In the case of the outlier that does not generate the reach, that is, in the case of the variation pattern D, the display CPU sets the countdown time as follows by the acquired numerical value for setting the countdown time.

The acquired numerical value for setting the countdown time is 0.
In the case of ~ 9, the countdown time is not set. Therefore, the variation mode of the symbol is the variation pattern D itself.

In the case where the reach does not occur and the acquired numerical value for setting the countdown time is 10, the countdown time is set to 10 seconds and the temporary stop of the symbol is set to 2 times. FIG. 10 shows the case where the reach is not generated, the countdown time is 10 seconds,
And it is a diagram showing one variation display mode of the symbol in the special symbol display device 2 when the temporary stop of the symbol is set to twice. The left symbol (first symbol), the right symbol (second symbol), the middle symbol (third symbol) is started to change, the left symbol stops at "1" at a predetermined timing, and the predetermined after the left symbol stops. The right symbol stops at "4" at the timing, and the countdown time "10 seconds" is displayed at the top of the screen at a predetermined timing after the right symbol stops. As the processing performed by the display CPU, a value corresponding to the countdown time “10 seconds” is set in the soft timer, and the value of the soft timer is subtracted at a predetermined cycle from the time when the countdown time is displayed, and every one second Decrease the countdown time display by 1 second.

From the time when the countdown time is displayed,
When a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed, the middle symbol stops at "5", and at this time, the first temporary stop occurs.
The special symbol “154” is stopped and displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds), and when the predetermined time elapses, the left, right, and middle symbols are changed again. Left, right, the middle symbol is "36" when a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed from the time when the middle symbol is changed again.
It stops at "7", at which point it becomes the second temporary stop. The special symbol “367” is stopped and displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds), and when the predetermined time has elapsed, the left, right, and middle symbols are changed again. Left, right, when the predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has passed from the time of re-changing the middle symbol, the countdown time display becomes "0 seconds", the set countdown time has elapsed, and the left, right, middle symbols are " 762 "is determined by the deviating pattern. In this example, for the sake of simplicity of explanation, the end timing of the fluctuation time based on the fluctuation pattern D and the end timing of the countdown time are the same timing.

In the case where the reach does not occur and the acquired numerical value for setting the countdown time is 11, the countdown time is set to 10 seconds and the symbol is paused twice. Therefore, the variable display mode of the symbols in the special symbol display device 2 in this case is the same as in the case where the reach does not occur and the acquired numerical value for setting the countdown time is 10.

In the case where the reach is not generated and the acquired numerical value for setting the countdown time is 12, the countdown time is set to 15 seconds and the temporary stop of the symbol is set to 3 times. FIG. 11 shows a case where the reach is not generated, and the countdown time is 15 seconds,
And is a diagram showing a variation display mode of the symbol in the special symbol display device 2 when the temporary stop of the symbol is set to three times. The variation of the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol is started, the left symbol stops at "1" at a predetermined timing, the right symbol stops at "4" at a predetermined timing after the left symbol stops, and the right symbol Countdown time "1" at a predetermined timing after stop
"5 seconds" is displayed at the top of the screen. As described above, the countdown time display is reduced by 1 second every 1 second.

From the time when the countdown time is displayed,
When a predetermined time (for example, 6 seconds) has elapsed, the middle symbol stops at "5", and at this time, the first temporary stop occurs.
The special symbol “154” is stopped and displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds), and when the predetermined time elapses, the left, right, and middle symbols are changed again. Left, right, the middle symbol is "36" when a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has passed from the time when the middle symbol is changed again.
It stops at "7", at which point it becomes the second temporary stop. The special symbol “367” is stopped and displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), and when the predetermined time has elapsed, the left, right and middle symbols are changed again. Left, right, when the predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has passed from the time of re-changing the middle symbol, the left, right and middle symbols are "76".
It will stop at 2 ", and at this point it will be the third suspension. The special symbol “762” is stopped and displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), and when the predetermined time has elapsed, the left, right and middle symbols are changed again. Left, right, middle When the predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed from the third re-changing of the symbol, the countdown time display becomes "0 seconds", the set countdown time has elapsed, and left, right, middle The symbol "984" is determined as the outlier symbol. Note that, also in this example, for the sake of brevity, the end timing of the fluctuation time based on the fluctuation pattern D and the end timing of the countdown time are the same timing.

In the case where the reach is not generated and the acquired numerical value for setting the countdown time is 13 and 14, the countdown time is 20.
Set the second and set the symbol pause to 4 times.
The variable display mode of the symbols in the special symbol display device 2 in this case is omitted because the countdown time and the number of times the symbols are temporarily stopped are increased.

Next, the variable display mode of the symbols in the special symbol display device 2 when the reach is generated will be described. In this case as well, the countdown time is within the range of the fluctuation time determined by the fluctuation pattern. Further, in the following description, the end timing of the fluctuation time and the end timing of the countdown time based on each fluctuation pattern are the same timing for the sake of simplicity.

When the reach is generated and the acquired numerical value for setting the countdown time is 0 to 9, the countdown time is not set. When a reach is generated and the acquired numerical value for setting the countdown time is 10, the countdown time is set to 10 seconds and the symbol is paused twice. Then, the first pause causes the reach to occur.

FIG. 12 shows a case where a reach is generated, the countdown time is 10 seconds, and the symbol is temporarily stopped.
It is a figure which shows the one variation display mode of the symbol in the special symbol display device 2 when it is set to the time. The variation of the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol is started, the left symbol stops at "1" at a predetermined timing, the right symbol stops at "1" at a predetermined timing after the left symbol stops, and the reach occurs. , The countdown time "10
Display "second" at the top of the screen. As described above, the countdown time display is reduced by 1 second every 1 second.

From the time when the countdown time is displayed,
When a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed, the middle symbol stops at "6", and at this time the first temporary stop,
The out-of-reach symbol "161" is stopped and displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds), and when the predetermined time has elapsed, only the middle symbol changes again. When the reach is reached, the reach eyes (left symbol and right symbol) are stopped and only the middle symbol is changed again. A predetermined time (for example, from the time of the first change of the middle pattern)
When 2 seconds) has elapsed, the middle symbol stops at "8", and at this point, the second temporary stop occurs. Out of reach design "18
“1” is stopped and displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds), and when the predetermined time has elapsed, only the middle symbol changes again. At the time when a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has passed since the second change of the middle pattern, the countdown time display becomes "0 second",
The set countdown time has passed and the middle symbol is "A"
Stop at, and the reach is lost, and the symbol "1A1" is set. In the case of a big hit, the special symbol "181" out of reach, which is the second temporary stop, is stopped and displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), and when the predetermined time has elapsed, only the middle symbol changes again. At the time when a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has passed from the second change of the middle symbol, the countdown time display becomes "0 seconds", the set countdown time has elapsed, and the middle symbol stops at "1". , Jackpot design "11
Confirm with 1 ”.

When the reach is generated and the acquired numerical value for setting the countdown time is 11, the countdown time is set to 10 seconds and the symbol is paused twice. Then, the second pause causes the reach to occur.

FIG. 13 shows a case where a reach is generated, the countdown time is 10 seconds, and the symbol is temporarily stopped.
It is a figure which shows the one variation display mode of the symbol in the special symbol display device 2 when it is set to the number of times and the reach is generated by the second pause. The variation of the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol is started, the left symbol stops at "1" at a predetermined timing, the right symbol stops at "4" at a predetermined timing after the left symbol stops, and the right symbol After the stop, the countdown time "10 seconds" is displayed at the top of the screen at a predetermined timing. As described above, the countdown time display is reduced by 1 second every 1 second.

From the time when the countdown time is displayed,
When a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed, the middle symbol stops at "5", and at this time the first temporary stop,
The off symbol "154" is stopped and displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), and when the predetermined time elapses, the left, right, and middle symbols are changed again. When a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has passed from the time of the first re-changing of the symbols, the left, right, and middle symbols are "36".
It stops at "3", and at this point it becomes the second temporary stop and reach is generated. The out-of-reach symbol “363” is stopped and displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), and when the predetermined time has elapsed, only the middle symbol changes again. At the time when a predetermined time (for example, 6 seconds) has passed since the second change of the middle symbol, the countdown time display becomes "0 seconds", the set countdown time has elapsed, and the middle symbol stops at "8". , Reach out of place is determined by the symbol "383". Also, in the case of a big hit, the countdown time display becomes "0 seconds" at the time when a predetermined time (for example, 6 seconds) has elapsed from the time of the second change of the middle symbol, the set countdown time has elapsed, and the middle The design stops at "3", and the big hit design "3"
33 ”to confirm.

When the reach is generated and the acquired numerical value for setting the countdown time is 12, the countdown time is set to 15 seconds and the temporary stop of the symbol is set to 3 times. Then, the second pause causes the reach to occur.

FIG. 14 shows a case in which reach is generated, the countdown time is 15 seconds, and the symbol is paused for 3 seconds.
It is a figure which shows the one variation display mode of the symbol in the special symbol display device 2 when it is set to the number of times and the reach is generated by the second pause. The variation of the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol is started, the left symbol stops at "1" at a predetermined timing, the right symbol stops at "4" at a predetermined timing after the left symbol stops, and the right symbol After the stop, the countdown time "15 seconds" is displayed at the top of the screen at a predetermined timing. As described above, the countdown time display is reduced by 1 second every 1 second.

From the time when the countdown time is displayed,
When the predetermined time (for example, 6 seconds) has elapsed, the middle symbol stops at "5", and at this time the first temporary stop,
The off symbol "154" is stopped and displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds), and when the predetermined time elapses, the left, right, and middle symbols are changed again. When a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has passed from the time of the first re-changing of the symbols, the left, right, and middle symbols are "36".
It stops at "3", and at this point it becomes the second temporary stop and reach is generated. The out-of-reach symbol “363” is stopped and displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), and when the predetermined time has elapsed, only the middle symbol changes again. When a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) elapses from the second change of the middle symbol, the middle symbol is stopped at "8", and at this time, the third symbol is temporarily stopped. The out-of-reach symbol "383" is stopped and displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), and when the predetermined time has elapsed, only the middle symbol changes again. At the time when a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed from the time of the third change of the middle symbol, the countdown time display becomes "0 seconds", the set countdown time has elapsed, and the middle symbol stops at "1". , Reach out is determined by the symbol "313". Also, in the case of a big hit, the countdown time display becomes "0 seconds" at the time when a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed from the time of the third change of the middle symbol, and the set countdown time has elapsed, The symbol stops at "3" and is confirmed by the big hit symbol "333".

When the reach is generated and the acquired numerical value for setting the countdown time is 13, the countdown time is set to 20 seconds and the temporary stop of the symbol is set to 4 times. Then, the reach is generated at the fourth pause.

FIG. 15 shows a case where a reach is generated, the countdown time is 20 seconds, and the symbol is temporarily stopped.
It is a figure which shows the one variation display mode of the symbol in the special symbol display device 2 when it is set to the number of times and the reach is generated by the pause of the fourth time. The variation of the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol is started, the left symbol stops at "1" at a predetermined timing, the right symbol stops at "4" at a predetermined timing after the left symbol stops, and the right symbol After the stop, the countdown time "20 seconds" is displayed at the top of the screen at a predetermined timing. As described above, the countdown time display is reduced by 1 second every 1 second.

From the time when the countdown time is displayed,
When the predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed, the middle symbol stops at "5", and at this time the first temporary stop,
The off symbol "154" is stopped and displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), and when the predetermined time elapses, the left, right, and middle symbols are changed again. When a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed from the time of the first re-change of the symbol, the left, right, and middle symbols are “36”.
Stop at "A", and at this point the second pause, the off symbol "36A" is stopped and displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds), and when the predetermined time has elapsed, the left, right, and middle symbols change again. .

At the time when a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has passed from the time of the second re-changing of the symbols, the left, right and middle symbols are "78".
3 "is stopped, and at this time, it is the third pause, and the falling symbol" 783 "is stopped and displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds), and when the predetermined time has elapsed, the left, right, and middle symbols are changed again. . Left, right, and middle symbols are "717" when a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed from the time of the third re-change of the symbol.
At this point, it becomes the fourth suspension and a reach occurs. The out-of-reach symbol “717” is stopped and displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), and when the predetermined time has elapsed, only the middle symbol changes again. At the time when a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has passed since the fourth change of the middle symbol, the countdown time display becomes "0 seconds", the set countdown time has elapsed, and the middle symbol stops at "5". , Reach out is determined by the symbol "757". Also, if it is a big hit, the countdown time display becomes "0 seconds" at the time when a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has passed from the time of the fourth change of the medium pattern, and the set countdown time has passed, The design stops at "7", and the big hit design "77"
7 ”to confirm.

When the reach is generated and the acquired numerical value for setting the countdown time is 14, the countdown time is set to 20 seconds and the temporary stop of the symbol is set to 4 times. Then, the first pause causes the reach to occur.

FIG. 16 shows a case where a reach is generated, the countdown time is 20 seconds, and the symbol is temporarily stopped.
It is a figure which shows the one variation display mode of the symbol in the special symbol display device 2 when it is set to the number of times and the reach is generated by the first temporary stop. The variation of the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol is started, the left symbol stops at "7" at a predetermined timing, the right symbol stops at "7" at a predetermined timing after the left symbol stops, and the reach occurs. , The countdown time "20 seconds" is displayed at the top of the screen at a predetermined timing after the right symbol is stopped. As described above, the countdown time display is reduced by 1 second every 1 second.

From the time when the countdown time is displayed,
When the predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed, the middle symbol stops at "5", and at this time the first temporary stop,
The out-of-reach symbol "757" is stopped and displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), and when the predetermined time has elapsed, only the middle symbol changes again. When a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses from the time of the first re-change of the medium symbol, the medium symbol stops at "4", and at this time, the second time is temporarily stopped, and the reach-off symbol "747" is predetermined It is stopped and displayed for a time (for example, 2 seconds), and when the predetermined time has elapsed, only the middle symbol changes again.

At the time when a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed from the time of the second change of the middle symbol, the left, right, and middle symbols are stopped at "2", and at this time the third time is temporarily stopped,
The out-of-reach symbol “727” is stopped and displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds), and when the predetermined time has elapsed, only the middle symbol changes again. The middle symbol stops at "9" when a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses from the time of the third change of the middle symbol, and at this time, the fourth pause occurs. The out-of-reach symbol “797” is stopped and displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), and when the predetermined time has elapsed, only the middle symbol changes again. A predetermined time (for example, from the time of the fourth change of the middle pattern)
After 5 seconds), the countdown time display shows "0.
Seconds ”, the set countdown time has elapsed, the middle symbol stops at“ 5 ”, and the reach loss symbol is determined at“ 757 ”. Also, if it is a big hit, the countdown time display becomes "0 seconds" at the time when a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has passed from the time of the fourth change of the medium pattern, and the set countdown time has passed, The symbol stops at "7" and is confirmed by the big hit symbol "777".

In each example of the above-mentioned symbol variation, when a big hit occurs, it is configured to stop at the big hit symbol for the first time at the end timing of the countdown time, but it is not limited to this. That is, it may be configured to temporarily stop at the big hit symbol within the countdown time, and to change the left, right, and middle symbols again.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing one variation display mode of the symbols in the special symbol display device 2 in the case where the special symbol display device 2 is configured to pause with the big hit symbol within the countdown time, and to change the left, right and middle symbols again. . The variation of the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol is started, the left symbol stops at "1" at a predetermined timing, the right symbol stops at "1" at a predetermined timing after the left symbol stops, and the reach occurs. , The countdown time "10 seconds" is displayed at the top of the screen at a predetermined timing after the right symbol is stopped. As described above, the countdown time display is reduced by 1 second every 1 second.

From the time when the countdown time is displayed,
When the predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed, the middle symbol stops at "5", and at this point the first temporary stop,
The reach-off symbol "151" is stopped and displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds), and when the predetermined time has elapsed, only the middle symbol is changed again. The medium symbol stops at "1" when a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) elapses from the time of the first re-change of the medium symbol, and the second time is temporarily stopped at the big hit symbol "111".
The jackpot pattern “111” is, for example, in a gaming machine that performs a probability change, is a big hit pattern that does not cause a probability change. The big hit symbol “111” is stopped and displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), and when the predetermined time has elapsed, the left, middle, and right symbols are changed again (all the symbols are changed). When a predetermined time (for example, 4 seconds) has elapsed from the time when all the symbols have changed, the countdown time display becomes "0 seconds", the set countdown time has elapsed, and the left, right, and middle symbols are big hit symbols "777".
Confirm with. The jackpot pattern “777” is, for example, a jackpot pattern that causes a probability change in a gaming machine that performs a probability change.

In each of the above-mentioned symbol variations, the left, right, and middle symbols which are temporarily stopped within the countdown time are not reached, but the left, right, and middle symbols are re-varied. , But not limited to this. That is, when the left, right, and middle symbols stopped temporarily within the countdown time do not reach, the left, right, and middle symbols may be individually changed again.

FIG. 18 shows the left, right, and middle symbols that are temporarily stopped within the countdown time, and the left, when the middle symbol does not reach.
It is a figure which shows the one variation display mode of the symbol in the special symbol display device 2 at the time of making it the structure which changes right again and the middle symbol individually. The variation of the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol is started, the left symbol stops at "7" at a predetermined timing, and the countdown time "10 seconds" at a predetermined timing after the left symbol stops.
Is displayed at the top of the screen. As described above, the countdown time display is reduced by 1 second every 1 second. A predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) from the time when the countdown time is displayed
When the time has elapsed, the right symbol stops at "1", and at this time, the first temporary stop is performed. The stopped state of the right symbol is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds). When the predetermined time has passed, the right symbol changes again. At the time when a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has passed from the time when the right symbol is changed again, the right symbol is "7".
Stop at, and reach is generated, from the stop point of the right pattern,
When a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses, the middle symbol stops at "6", and at this time, the second temporary stop occurs.
The out-of-reach symbol "767" is stopped and displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), and when the predetermined time has elapsed, only the middle symbol changes again. When a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) elapses from the time when the middle symbol is changed again, the countdown time display becomes "0 seconds", the set countdown time elapses, the middle symbol stops at "7", and the big hit symbol Confirm with "777".

In each example of the above-mentioned symbol variation, in the relationship between the symbol variation time and the countdown time set based on the variation pattern, as shown in FIG. 19A, the variation time end timing and the countdown time Although the end timing of is the same timing, it is not limited to this. That is, as shown in FIG.
The present invention is also applicable to a configuration in which the countdown time ends before the change time ends. In this case, the countdown time display may be deleted from the screen according to the end timing of the countdown time, or the countdown time display may be kept displayed until the end of the fluctuation time.

As a modified embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 20, when the reach is generated within the countdown time, the changing pattern (middle pattern) stops at a specific pattern (eg, skull). In this case, even if the countdown time remains (even if the countdown time has not expired) and the variation time remains, the re-variation may end at that point. In this case, when the symbol stop command is received after the re-fluctuation of the symbols, the symbols of the left, middle and right symbols are determined.

Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention sets the countdown time within the variation time of the symbol, and temporarily stops the symbol within the countdown time (stop timing) at a plurality of points. On the other hand, while the countdown time has been displayed on the screen for the player to be provided, this effect display allows the player to reach again even if the changing symbol does not reach the reach or is out of reach. The aim is to raise the excitement of the game by giving a great sense of hope that it will change again depending on the state.

[0089]

According to the structure of claim 1, the symbols are variably stopped on the symbol display portion based on the start winning, and the bonus is given to the player on the condition that the symbols are in a predetermined display mode. In the gaming machine to be recognized, within the period from the start of the fluctuation of the symbol to the end of the fluctuation of the symbol, a period setting means for setting a predetermined period, and a remaining time notifying means for notifying the remaining time of the set predetermined period. Having, when the remaining time is notified by the remaining time notification means, the symbols are stopped at least once within the remaining time, so the player can see the changing symbols in a predetermined display mode. Even if the display mode does not exist or does not become the predetermined display mode, it is possible to give a great sense of expectation that it will be changed again, and it is possible to enliven the interest of the game.

According to the structure of claim 2, a plurality of predetermined display modes are provided, and the remaining time is informed by the remaining time notification means, and the symbol becomes the predetermined display mode within the remaining time. It is changed again at least once, and it is stopped in any one of the predetermined display modes as the final stop symbol, so even if the symbol becomes the predetermined display mode, it is changed again and the final It is possible to give a great sense of expectation that the symbol will not be settled in any one of the predetermined display modes that are advantageous to the player as the stopped symbol, and the interest of the game can be excited.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, a plurality of types of time are provided as the predetermined period, and the period setting means randomly selects from a plurality of types of time and sets as the predetermined period. A predetermined time is set variously for each symbol variation, and various expectations can be given to the player, and the interest of the game can be excited.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board surface provided in a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a main part of a control system provided in the pachinko gaming machine of the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a main routine of a process executed by a main CPU of a main control device in the pachinko gaming machine of the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a game process executed by the main CPU of the same.

FIG. 5 is a continuation of the flowchart of FIG.

FIG. 6 is a continuation of the flowchart of FIG.

FIG. 7 is a continuation of the flowchart of FIG.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a predetermined acquired value storage area in which the respective counter values acquired corresponding to the values (0 to 3) of the starting winning counter are stored.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing, in a tabular form, a relationship between a countdown time determined by a countdown time setting counter, a determined countdown time, and a variable display mode in that case.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing one variation display mode of the symbols in the special symbol display device when the reach is not generated, the countdown time is 10 seconds, and the symbol pause is set to twice.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing one variation display mode of the symbols in the special symbol display device when the reach is not generated, the countdown time is 15 seconds, and the symbol pause is set to 3 times.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a variation display mode of the symbols in the special symbol display device when the reach is generated, the countdown time is 10 seconds, and the symbol pause is set to 2 times.

FIG. 13 is a case where a reach is generated, a countdown time is set to 10 seconds, and a symbol pause is set to 2 times,
The figure which shows the one variation display mode of the symbol in the special symbol display device when reach is generated with the second pause

FIG. 14: When a reach is generated, the countdown time is set to 15 seconds, and the pause of the symbol is set to 3 times,
The figure which shows the one variation display mode of the symbol in the special symbol display device when reach is generated with the second pause

FIG. 15 is a case where a reach is generated, the countdown time is set to 20 seconds, and the pause of the symbol is set to 4 times,
The figure which shows the one variation display mode of the symbol in the special symbol display device when reach is generated with the 4th temporary stop

FIG. 16 is a case where a reach is generated, a countdown time is set to 20 seconds, and a symbol pause is set to 4 times,
The figure which shows the one variation display mode of the design in the special design display device when reach is generated with the 1st temporary stop

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a variation display mode of the symbols in the special symbol display device in the case where the structure is temporarily stopped with a big hit symbol within the countdown time, and the left, right, and middle symbols are changed again.

FIG. 18: Left, paused within countdown time,
Right, when the middle symbol does not reach, left, right, a diagram showing one variation display mode of the symbol in the special symbol display device when it is configured to re-variate individually

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing the relationship between the end timing of the variable time of the symbol and the end timing of the countdown time in the embodiment.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a configuration in which, when a reach is generated in the countdown time, when the changing pattern stops at a specific pattern, the change ends at that point.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 game board surface 2 Design display device 3 Symbol display unit 4 ordinary electric accessories 5 variable winning openings 6 Variable winning device 7 open / close door 8 big prize holes 9 Main controller 10 Display control device 11 Voice control device 12 Lamp control device 13 prize ball control device 14 switch input circuit 15 driver 16 solenoid 17 speakers

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine, in which a symbol is variably stopped on a symbol display portion based on a start winning, and a player is made to recognize a privilege grant on condition that the symbol is in a predetermined display mode,
Within the period from the start of the variation of the symbol to the end of the variation of the symbol, the period setting means for setting a predetermined period, and the remaining time informing means for informing the remaining time of the set predetermined period, the remaining When the remaining time is notified by the time notification means, the game machine is stopped at least once within the remaining time. 2. A plurality of types of the predetermined display modes are provided, and when the remaining time is notified by the remaining time notification means, and the symbol becomes the predetermined display mode within the remaining time, at least once. 2. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is changed again, and stopped in any one of the predetermined display modes as a final stop symbol. 3. A plurality of types of time to be the predetermined period are provided, and the period setting means randomly selects from the plurality of types of time and sets the predetermined period. The gaming machine described in 1 or 2.