JP3155454B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, a slot machine, and the like, and more particularly to a variable gaming machine having a plurality of variable display sections capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information. Including a display device,
The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a display state of a plurality of variable display units is derived and displayed, and when the display result is a combination of specific identification information, a gaming state is in a state advantageous to a player.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A game machine of this type includes a variable display device having a plurality of variable display portions capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information. A gaming machine in which a gaming state is in a state advantageous to a player when a display result of the variable display unit is derived and displayed and the display result is a combination of specific identification information,
There has been a gaming machine capable of controlling to derive and display the display results of the plurality of variable display units after variably starting the plurality of variable display units. Then, while the variable display of the variable display device is being performed, the player can enjoy the game while having an expectation that the display result may be the specific identification information. It had been. However, when the display result of the variable display device does not become the specific identification information, the player is greatly discouraged. Therefore, in the conventional gaming machine, for example, when the display result of the variable display device does not become a combination of the specific identification information, the last one of the plurality of identification information derived and displayed at different times is derived. The configuration is such that the displayed identification information is variably displayed again. By performing such re-variable display control, there has been a thought that a player who is disappointed with the game result may play the game while turning away from discouragement and having a sense of expectation again.

[0003]

However, in the conventional gaming machine, since the re-variable display control is performed only with the identification information that has been derived and displayed last, the re-variable display control when the re-variable display control is performed is performed. The display mode was limited. That is, the re-variable display control is not performed on the variable display unit other than the variable display unit on which the identification information finally derived and displayed is variably displayed, and therefore, the re-variable display control is performed. There has been an inconvenience that the expected game effect has not been sufficiently brought out.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving a player's expectation of a game.

[0005]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a variable display device having a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, and a display result of the plurality of variable display units. Is a gaming machine in which a gaming state is in a state advantageous to a player when the display result is a combination of specific identification information and the display result is a combination of specific identification information, and after variably starting the plurality of variable display units, A variable display control means for performing a control to derive and display the display results of the plurality of variable display units, wherein the variable display control means derives and displays the display result of the deviation based on one start winning prize; Ah it can be performed again variable display control for re-variable display of the display unit
Random count to determine the type of reach status
The variable variable display control is performed according to the value of the data .

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect, the variable display control means controls the movable display section to move and display the identification information in a specific direction. In the case of performing the re-variable display control, it is possible to perform variable display of all the variable display units at the same time, and control to move and display the identification information of at least one variable display unit in a direction different from the specific direction. It is characterized by being.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the second aspect of the present invention, the variable display control means includes identification information of all variable display sections when performing the re-variable display control. Can be controlled to move and display in a direction different from the specific direction.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the second aspect of the present invention, the variable display device has one end variable display portion located at one end of the variable display device and the other end has a variable display portion. A variable display section located between the other end variable display section and the one end variable display section and the other end variable display section, wherein the variable display control means is configured to be variable to the one end variable display section. Identification information for moving and displaying the identification information to be displayed and the identification information to be variably displayed on the other end variable display section in the same direction and for variably displaying the identification information to be variably displayed on the intermediate variable display section on the one end variable display section. It is characterized in that it is possible to control to move and display in a different direction. According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect, the variable display control means variably displays all the variable display units simultaneously when performing the re-variable display control. characterized in that it is possible to.

[0009]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, after the plurality of variable display units are variably started by the function of the variable display control means, the display results of the plurality of variable display units are derived and displayed. Is performed. Further, by the function of the variable display control means, the re-variable display control for variably displaying all the variable display portions again after deriving and displaying the out-of-display result based on one start winning prize, determines the type of the reach state. Decide
This is performed according to the value of a random counter.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, a first aspect is provided.
In addition to the operation of the invention described in (1), control of moving the identification information in a specific direction on the variable display section is performed by the function of the variable display control means. Further, when the re-variable display control is performed by the variable display control means, all the variable display units are simultaneously variably displayed and the identification information of at least one variable display unit is moved in a direction different from the specific direction. Control for displaying is performed.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the operation of the second aspect of the present invention, when the re-variable display control is performed by the function of the variable display control means, all the variable states are controlled. Control for moving and displaying the identification information of the display unit in a direction different from the specific direction is performed.

According to the present invention described in claim 4, in addition to the function of the invention described in claim 2, identification information to be variably displayed on the one-end variable display section by the function of the variable display control means is provided. The identification information variably displayed on the other end variable display section is moved and displayed in the same direction, and the identification information variably displayed on the intermediate variable display section is moved in a direction different from the identification information variably displayed on the one end variable display section. Control for displaying is performed. According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the operation of the first aspect of the invention, when the re-variable display control is performed by the function of the variable display control means, all the variable display sections are turned on. It is variably displayed all at once .

[0013]

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the present embodiment,
A pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a coin gaming machine, a slot machine, or the like, and has a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, and a display result of the variable display device is predetermined. Any gaming machine whose gaming state is in an advantageous state for the player when the specific identification information is obtained is included.

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a gaming board surface of a pachinko gaming machine as an example of the gaming machine according to the present invention. When the player operates a hitting operation handle (not shown), pachinko balls are hit one by one into the game area 2 formed on the front surface of the game board 1. In the game area 2, a variable display device 3 using a rotating drum capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information is provided, and a starting port 10 is provided. The winning pachinko balls in the starting opening 10 are detected by a starting winning ball detector (starting opening switch) 11, respectively. The variable display device is not limited to a device using a rotating drum, but may be a device using a liquid crystal display device or a CRT.

On the basis of the detection signal of the starting port switch 11,
Each symbol display unit formed on the rotating drums 4a, 4b, 4c of the variable display device 3 is variably started. Variable display device 3
Can display nine symbols arranged in a matrix of 3 rows × 3 columns by rotating drums 4a, 4b and 4c, and are illuminated from behind by drum lamps 7b, 7e and 7h. Each symbol display section sequentially rotates and displays a predetermined plurality of symbols during variable display. Then, usually, after a lapse of a predetermined time, the leftmost rotating drum 4a stops first, then the rightmost rotating drum 4c stops, and finally, the center rotating drum 4b stops. The order at the time of stoppage may change depending on the contents of the variable display control of the variable display device 3.

If the display result at the time of stop is a combination of predetermined specific identification information, the open / close plate 14 of the variable winning ball device 12 is opened to enter a first state which is advantageous to the player, and It is in a state where value can be given. Also, during variable display of each symbol display unit, so-called reach may be established. Here, the term “reach” means that when the variable display device derives and displays a plurality of display results, the display result that has already been derived and displayed is specified when a part of the plurality of display results is not yet derived and displayed. Means a display state that satisfies the condition for the combination of the identification information. Specifically, when the plurality of display results indicate a combination of identification information displayed on a plurality of variable display units, a display state in which display results of some of the variable display units have not been derived and displayed is included. In the case where the plurality of display results indicate a combination of the identification information of the stopped display result when one variable display unit is stopped and displayed a plurality of times, the display results of some times are still derived and displayed. The display state of the stage not being included is included.

Alternatively, the reach means that when the variable display device derives and displays a plurality of display results, when the plurality of display results have not all been derived and displayed yet, the gaming machine sets the combination of the specific identification information. Is also referred to as a state that indicates that the state is one stage prior to which it can be derived and displayed. Specifically, in a case where the plurality of display results indicate a combination of identification information displayed on the plurality of variable display units, in a state where some or all of the identification information displayed on the plurality of variable display units are aligned. This refers to the state where variable display is being performed.

If the reach is established, the variable display of the variable display device 3 is performed in various modes different from the normal mode. For example, usually, the variable display control is performed by scrolling the symbols on each variable display section from top to bottom, but the display is scrolled in reverse from bottom to top or the rotational speed of the rotating drum is reduced. It is controlled very slowly. In this way, the display state from the establishment of the reach until the variable display result is finally derived and displayed is called the reach state.

As described above, the symbols displayed by the variable display device 3 are arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix. This matrix forms a total of five lines, three in the horizontal direction and two in the diagonal direction. In the present embodiment, any of these five lines is a combination effective column, and if a specific combination of identification information (for example, “777” or “FFF”) is stopped and displayed on this line, The gaming machine is controlled so as to be in the first state.

A specific symbol (for example, "7") is called a re-variable symbol. After the variable display of the variable display device 3 is started, when the re-variable symbol is stopped and displayed, a re-variable display control of a symbol, which will be described later, is performed in accordance with the stop position on the variable display unit 4 and the variable display state. There are cases.

If the pachinko ball wins in the starting port 10 during the variable display of the variable display device 3, the start winning is stored. After the variable display of the variable display device 3 is stopped, the variable display device 3 is again stored based on the storage. Is variably started. The upper limit of the starting winning memory is set to, for example, "4". The start prize storage count is displayed by the start storage display 8. In addition, guide members 9 for guiding the pachinko balls above the start port 10 are provided on the left and right of the start port 10 below the variable display device 3.

On the other hand, the variable winning prize ball device 12 is in a second state that is normally disadvantageous for a player who cannot enter the opening portion 13 with the opening 13 closed by the opening / closing plate 14 at normal times. However, when the opening / closing plate 14 is opened, the pachinko ball enters a first state which is advantageous for a player who can win the opening 13. The first state of the variable prize ball device 12 is that the condition of winning a predetermined number (for example, 10) of pachinko balls into the opening 13 or the lapse of a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds), whichever comes first, is satisfied. And the variable winning ball device 12 is switched to the second state. The number of winning balls in the opening 13 is counted by a 10 count switch 16 and a V switch 17. The number of winning balls that have won the variable winning ball device 12 is displayed by the winning number display 18.

On the other hand, a specific winning area is formed at a predetermined position (right side in the figure) in the opening 13, and if a pachinko ball that has won the variable winning ball apparatus 12 wins in this specific winning area, V After being detected by the switch 17, the first state of the variable winning ball device 12 at that time ends and the state changes to the second state, the open / close plate 14 is opened again, and the first state is repeatedly continued. The upper limit number of the repetition continuation control is set to, for example, 16 times. In the figure, reference numeral 15 denotes a solenoid for driving the opening and closing plate 14 to open and close.

A cover 5 is provided above the variable display device 3. In the game area 2, a variable display device 3a different from the variable display device 3 is further provided. As the identification information displayed on the variable display section of the variable display device 3, a decorative symbol as described later with reference to FIG. 5 is used in order to enhance the gaming effect. On the other hand, the variable display device 3a is composed of 7-segment LEDs, and a symbol code corresponding to a decorative symbol displayed on the variable display device 3 is variably displayed in hexadecimal. The variable display device of No. 3 is particularly referred to as a decorative design variable display device, whereas the variable display device of No. 3a is particularly referred to as a special symbol variable display device. The special symbol variable display device 3a performs variable symbol code display in conjunction with the variable symbol display of the decorative symbol variable display device 3. In the game area 2, a rail is provided with a decorative lamp 20 and a normal winning opening.

FIG. 2 shows the rotary drum 4 a of the variable display device 3.
4C shows a design formed on a top view 4c in an exploded view format. Symbol codes 0 to 20 are assigned to each symbol. The left symbol and the middle symbol have the same symbol arrangement except for the difference between "heart" and "spaed", but the right symbol has a slightly different arrangement from the other symbols. Of the symbols shown in the figure, there are two types of “joker” and “7” (“7” is two types, “7” of symbol code 0 is red, symbol code 1
“7” of 0, 8 is blue), any one of “King”, “F”, “Queen”, “Ace”, and “Jack” is displayed on the effective line of the variable display device 3. If
A big hit. In addition, medium pattern "joker",
The symbols "7" and "King" (except at the time of the big hit displayed on the activated line) constitute the above-mentioned re-variable symbol.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control circuit used in the pachinko gaming machine. The control circuit 39 of the pachinko gaming machine includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and a CPU for controlling the gaming machine according to a program for controlling various devices.
A main basic circuit 21 including an I / O port, a sound generator, and the like; a switch circuit 29 for supplying detection signals from the starting port switch 11, V switch 17, and 10 count switch 16 to the main basic circuit 21; The solenoid 15 is driven in accordance with a command from the circuit 21,
A lamp / solenoid / information output circuit 28 for driving the rail decoration lamp 20 in accordance with data provided from the main basic circuit 21 and outputting big hit information and effective starting information to a hall management computer or the like; 7-segment LED for driving the start storage display 8, the V display LED 35, the winning number display 18, the number-of-openings display 6, and the design code display LED (variable display device for special design) 3a in accordance with data given by It includes a drive circuit 28 and a sound circuit 26 for driving a speaker 34 in accordance with sound data provided from the main basic circuit 21 to generate a sound effect.

The main basic circuit 21 is provided with an initial reset circuit 24 for resetting the main basic circuit 21 when the power is turned on, and a reset pulse is given to the main basic circuit 21 at regular intervals (for example, every 2 msec). A clock reset pulse generating circuit 23 for repeatedly executing the game control program from the beginning and an address signal given from the CPU of the main basic circuit 21 are decoded, and ROM, RAM, I
An address decode circuit 25 for outputting a signal for selecting one of the / O port and the like is connected.

The main basic circuit 21 and the clock reset pulse generating circuit 23 supply the drum lamp 7 according to the detection signals of the drum sensors 37 a to 37 c included in the drum unit 38 and the command from the main basic circuit 21.
The sub basic circuit 22 for controlling variable display by b, 7e, 7h, the drum motor left 36a, the drum motor 36b, and the drum motor right 36c is connected. The drum lamps 7b, 7e, and 7h correspond to the drum lamp circuit 30, and the drum motors 36a to 36c correspond to the motor circuit 31.
The drum sensors 37a to 37c are connected to the sub basic circuit 22 via the sensor circuit 32, respectively. The sensor circuit 32 is also connected to the main basic circuit 21.

The control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine includes A
A power supply circuit 33 that is connected to a C24V AC power supply and generates a plurality of types of DC voltages is included. Power supply circuit 3
3 also includes a drum lamp power supply 33A. The main basic circuit 21 and the sub basic circuit 22 of the control circuit 39 are both provided on the same game control board 40 and are connected by wiring on the game control board 40.

The main basic circuit 21 includes a switch circuit 2
Signals as described below are provided via 9. The 10-count switch 16 gives the main basic circuit 21 via the detection signal switch circuit 29 of the winning ball which has won the variable winning ball device 12. The V switch 17 is a variable winning ball device 1
The winning ball that has won the second specific winning area is detected and given to the main basic circuit 21 via the detection signal switch circuit 29. The starting port switch 11 detects a pachinko ball that has won the starting port 10 and supplies the detected pachinko ball to the game control main basic circuit 21 via the detection signal switch circuit 29.

The sub basic circuit 22 including a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an I / O port and the like is controlled by the game control main basic circuit 21 to perform display as follows. First, in a state where there is no start winning prize and there is no start winning prize memory, the sub basic circuit 22 includes three rotating drums 4a to 4a.
c are all stopped. Then, with the occurrence of the start winning, all the rotating drums are accelerated and then rotated at a high speed. After a lapse of a predetermined time, the rotation drum left 4a is gradually decelerated and then stopped. The stop symbol is determined in advance by a random counter described later in FIG. 4 based on the winning start.

When a predetermined time elapses after the left rotation drum 4a stops, the right rotation drum 4c gradually decelerates and then stops. After the rotation of the rotating drum right 4c is stopped,
b is stopped. If reach is established when the left rotating drum 4a and the right rotating drum 4c are stopped, control is performed such that the rotating drum 4b is rotated longer than a normal time and then stopped.

Depending on the display result at the time of stoppage, a combination of specific identification information (for example, "77
7)) is a big hit. In this case, the main basic circuit 21 drives the speaker 34 to generate a fanfare sound or the like.

The rail decoration lamp 20 turns on, off, and blinks according to the game state, and the speaker 34 generates a predetermined sound effect according to the game state. The solenoid 15 opens and closes the variable winning ball device 12 under the control of the main basic circuit 21. The start storage display 8 stores and displays the number of start winnings during variable display or the like. The winning number display 18 displays the number of winning pachinko balls in one opening of the variable winning ball device 12.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining various random counters used for variable display control of the variable display device 3. C RND1 is used to determine in advance whether or not to generate a big hit, and is configured to count up from 0, count up to its upper limit of 219, and count up again from 0. .
The count-up addition update is added one by one for each interruption process. In the main basic circuit 21 shown in FIG. 3, a ROM as a program storage means for storing a control program for controlling a gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine, and a control operation according to the program stored in the ROM. A CPU as a control center means for controlling the game, a RAM as a game data storage means for storing game data of a gaming machine controlled by the CPU, an I / O port for ensuring signal consistency with the outside, and the like. ing. The CPU receives a reset signal from the clock reset pulse generating circuit 23 at regular intervals (for example, every 2 msec), executes the program from the beginning, executes the program to the end, and is in a reset waiting state. A configuration in which the game state of the gaming machine can be controlled by repeatedly executing the program again from the beginning when a signal is input and repeatedly executing the program from the beginning to the end every time a reset signal is input Have been. For example, every time a reset pulse is input every 2 msec, this C RND1
Are added and updated by “1” at a time.

The C RND ZU1 is used to determine the type of the planned stop symbol to be stopped and displayed on the left variable display section formed on the left rotating drum 4a of the variable display device 3 when the deviation is determined in advance. It is used to count up from 0, count up to its upper limit of 20, and then count up again from 0. The update of the count-up is added by “2” by an infinite loop using the remaining time of the interrupt processing. The CPU executes this C RND in an infinite loop by using the remaining time of the interrupt processing until the reset signal is input at the stage when the program is executed from the beginning to the end of the program.
The value of ZU1 is added and updated by "2". If the result of the addition exceeds the upper limit of "20", the process of adding and updating by two from "0" is performed again.

Next, C RND ZU2 is used to predetermine a scheduled stop symbol to be stop-displayed on the middle variable display section formed on the rotating drum 4b of the variable display 3 when it is determined in advance that it is deviated. After counting up from 0 and counting up to its upper limit of 20, it is counted up again from 0. This count-up update is incremented by “1” at the time of C RND ZU1 carry.

C RND ZU3 is for determining in advance a scheduled stop symbol to be stop-displayed on the right variable display section formed on the rotating drum right 4c of the variable display device 3 when it is determined in advance that it is off. , 0, counting up to 20 which is the condition, and counting up again from 0. This count-up is updated by “1” when the C RND ZU2 carries.
It is incremented and updated.

Next, C RND LINE is C RND
It is used to determine a scheduled stop symbol to be stopped and displayed on the variable display device 3 when it is determined in advance that a big hit is to be generated based on the value of 1, and is counted up from 0 to 39 which is the upper limit thereof. After counting up, it is counted up from 0 again. This count-up is updated by adding "1" every time an interrupt process is performed, as in the case of CRND1.

Next, C RND R1 is used to determine in advance whether or not to establish a reach, and is counted up from 0, counted up to its upper limit of 15, and then counted up from 0 again. Will be reworked.
The count-up is updated one by one at the time of carry of C RND ZU3.

Next, C RND R2 is C RND R
This is used to determine the type of the reach state when it is determined in advance that the reach is established by the random counter of 1. The count is incremented from 0, counted up to its upper limit of 19, and then set to 0 again. Is counted up again. The count-up is updated one by one at the time of carry-up of C RND R1.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the variable display control of the variable display device 3. If the pachinko ball wins in the starting opening 10 and is detected by the starting winning ball detector 11, the value of CRND1 at that time is extracted, and it is necessary to generate a big hit when the extracted value is "3". Based on the determined value of the C RND LINE, it is determined which symbol will be a big hit and which of the upper and lower hit lines will be used to display the symbol. Furthermore, if it is determined in advance that the reach should be established by the extracted value of C RND R1,
Accordingly, C RND R2 is extracted and the type of the reach state is determined.

On the other hand, when the extracted value of C RND1 is other than “3”, the deviation is determined in advance, and C RND ZU1
The scheduled stop symbol of the left variable display section is determined by the extracted value of the variable variable display section, the scheduled stop symbol of the middle variable display section is determined in advance by the extracted value of the CRND ZU2, and the scheduled stop symbol of the right variable display section is determined by the extracted value of the CRND ZU3. Is predetermined. Further, whether or not to generate a reach is determined in advance based on the extracted value of C RND R1, and C RND
The type of the reach state is determined by the extracted value of R2. When the scheduled stop symbol is determined by the extracted values of the three random counters, if the determined content coincides with the combination of the symbols for generating the big hit, C
"1" is added to the extracted value of RND ZU2, and control is performed such that the symbol is forcibly removed.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of the type of fluctuation of the rotating drums 4a to 4c provided in the variable display device 3. The rotating drums 4a to 4c form various variable display states by combining the variation patterns A to E shown in FIG. In the variation pattern A, after the rotating drum accelerates in the forward direction from the top to the bottom with respect to the game board surface, the rotation speed fluctuates at a constant speed after a predetermined time has elapsed. In the fluctuation pattern B, the rotating drum that fluctuates in the forward direction is gradually decelerated, and the fluctuation is stopped after a predetermined period has elapsed. In the variation pattern C, the speed is changed at a constant speed after accelerating for a predetermined time in a reverse direction, which is a direction from the bottom to the top of the game board. In the fluctuation pattern D, the rotating drum that fluctuates in the reverse direction gradually decelerates and stops after a predetermined period has elapsed. In the fluctuation pattern E, the stopped rotating drum vibrates up and down, so that the stopped symbol vibrates up and down in the variable display section.

FIGS. 7 to 12 are diagrams for explaining the variable display contents of the symbols variably displayed on the variable display device 3. FIG. 7 to 9 are diagrams for explaining the state of symbol fluctuation in the variable display unit 4 of the variable display device 3. FIG. “K”, “Q”, “J”, and “A” indicate the symbols “King”, “Queen”, “Joker”, and “Ace”, respectively. Arrows written in the variable display section 4 indicate that the variable display is being performed in that direction. Further, the double-headed arrow indicates that the variable display is performed in the variation pattern of E described in FIG.

On the other hand, FIGS. 10 to 12 show the starting ball detector 11.
6 is a timing chart showing a temporal change from the start of simultaneous change of symbols based on detection of a start winning prize until all symbols are finally stopped and displayed. 7 to 9 respectively correspond to the timing charts of FIGS. 10 to 12, and the correspondence is shown in (a) to “time” of FIGS. 7 to 9. .

7 and 10, and FIGS. 8 and 1 respectively.
The variable display operation status will be described in order with reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 9 and FIG.

First, referring to FIG. 7 and FIG.
An example of the variable display operation in the case where the switch is established will be described. Beginning
When the starting ball is detected by the moving ball detector 11
Time t elapsed₀In, left variable display, middle variable table
The fluctuation pattern of A in the display unit and the right variable display unit respectively
Simultaneous change of the symbol due to is started. And time t ₁
At the point of time, the variation pattern B is
The display changes. Then, at time t_TwoLeft at
The symbol is stopped and displayed on the variable display section. Also, at the same time
Of the symbols on the right and middle variable display
The motion pattern switches to B.

Further, at time t ₃ , for example, the symbol “King” is stopped and displayed on the right variable display section. At this point, the symbols on the middle variable display section are still being variably displayed by the variation pattern B. The reach is established when the symbol “King” is stopped and displayed on the left variable display section and the right variable display section, respectively. With that reach is established already symbols of the right variable display unit pattern and is temporarily stopped on the left variable display unit are stopped and displayed begins to vibrate by variation pattern E at the same time t _3. This variable display state is shown in FIG.
That is, while the symbol “King” is displayed on the right variable display and the left variable display, the symbol vibrates up and down, and the symbol fluctuates on the middle variable display. In the right variable display unit and the left variable display unit where the symbol has already stopped, the symbol vibrates up and down, so that the variable display mode can be changed, compared to the case where the symbol is simply stationary. Appearance is improved. The speed of the vibration is not always constant, and the vibration may be slow at the beginning, and may gradually vibrate as the stop time of the symbol variably displayed on the medium variable display portion approaches. May be configured to vibrate at a high speed and later change to a slow vibration.

[0050] Then the middle variable display portion at the time t ₄ symbols vibration of symbols is stopped in the left variable display unit and the right display portion while being displayed stopped. This display state is shown in FIG.
This is shown in (b). That is, the symbol “Queen” is stopped and displayed on the middle variable display portion, which is a so-called out-of-stop display result. FIG. 7B from the state of FIG.
Until the state is shifted, the player is enthusiastic about the game with an expectation that a big hit will occur. However, when the display result of FIG. 7B is derived and displayed, the sense of expectation disappears instantly, and the game result is discouraged.

Meanwhile, at time t ₅ the middle symbol has passed a predetermined time from the display of stopped time t _4, the symbols are stopped and displayed on the middle variable display portion starts to vibrate up and down by variation pattern E. This state is shown in FIG. The player sees the symbol that has been once stopped and displayed as a symbol on the middle variable display portion started to vibrate up and down,
The user will have a feeling of expectation that the variable display will be performed again, and will be able to concentrate on the variable display unit 4 with a higher expectation, changing from a disappointed mental state. Incidentally, at time t ₅ to the middle variable display portion began to vibrations,
The other variable display sections remain stopped and displayed. After the only vibrations of symbols is performed in the variable display portion medium while from time t _5, finally re-change the left symbol becomes a time t ₆ is started. That is, the notice state (vibration state) continues until a predetermined time elapses after the notice that the symbol is re-variably displayed is given by the vibration of the variable display unit. In this way, after a predetermined period has passed since the notice display was made, the symbol re-variable display was made,
In the meantime, the expectation of the player is improved. In comparison with this, for example, when the symbol is re-variably displayed without any notice display, the player is given time to give a sufficient feeling of expectation associated with the re-variable display of the symbol. In addition, the player may misunderstand that the next variable display based on the starting winning prize memory has just been made. That is, the notice of the re-variable display by the vibration display is given, so that the re-variable display of the symbol for the purpose of improving the gaming interest of the player becomes more effective.

[0052] Further, since middle symbols are stopped and displayed at time t _4, the time width until the symbol is displayed vibration (t ₅ -
t ₄ ) is provided. Thereby, the player is once intentionally caused to feel disappointed with the game result. Accordingly, the player's expectation when the middle symbol is displayed vibration at time t ₅ can be more larger.

After the medium symbol vibration display is performed at time t ₅ , the re-variable display of the left variable display section is restarted by the variation pattern C at time t ₆ . This display state is shown in FIG. That is, in the left variable display section, the symbols start to be scroll-displayed in reverse from the lower direction to the upper direction.
On the other hand, in the middle variable display section, the vibration display is continuously performed by the fluctuation pattern E. By performing the variable display on the left variable display section in the opposite direction, the player can more easily understand that the re-variable display control is being performed. Further, since the vibration display is continuously performed on the middle variable display section, it is possible to raise the player's expectation that the re-variable display may be started on another variable display section.

[0054] After the re-variable display in the left variable display unit is started, the variation pattern of the left variable display unit is changed from C to D at time t _7. At time t _8, with the symbols of the left variable display portion is stopped and displayed, again variable display of symbols in the right variable display unit is started. This state is shown in FIG. That is, a stop symbol "Queen" is displayed on the left variable display portion, and a reverse rotation of the symbol by the variation pattern C is performed on the right variable display portion.
Further, the middle variable display section continuously displays the vibration by the fluctuation pattern E.

[0055] After the re-variable display of symbols is started in the right variable display unit, at the time point t _9, the fluctuation pattern is changed to D. Then, the variable display of the right variable display unit is stopped at time t _10, the fluctuation pattern of the middle variable display portion is changed to C from E. This state is shown in FIG. That is, a stop symbol (Queen) is displayed on the right variable display section.
Is displayed, and a reverse rotation change display of the symbol is displayed on the middle variable display section. In this state, reach is established. As a result, the second reach is established by the variable display based on the one-time winning prize memory. As a result, the player's expectation is further enhanced.

[0056] symbols of the right variable display unit at the time point t ₁₀ is stopped and displayed, or after re variations of symbols in the middle variable display portion (reverse variable display) is started, the middle variable display portion at the time t ₁₁ The fluctuation pattern changes to D. And at a time point t _12, all of the variable display pattern of the middle variable display portion is stopped and displayed is finished. This state is shown in FIG. In other words, a stop symbol (queen) is displayed on the middle variable display portion, thereby establishing a big hit.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 8 and 11, an example of the variable display operation when the reach is not established will be described. Referring to FIG. 11, at time t ₀ when a short time has elapsed since the start ball is detected by starting ball detector 11, the left variable display unit, the middle variable display unit, and the right variable display unit each have a variation pattern of A. Simultaneous fluctuation of the symbols is started. At a time point t _1, the left variable display unit switches on the variable display of the fluctuation pattern B. Then, symbols are stopped and displayed in the left variable display unit at the time point t _2. At the same time, the symbol variation pattern on the right variable display section is switched to B. variable display state is shown in FIG. 8 (a) at the time of t _2. That is, the symbol “King” is stopped and displayed on the left variable display section, and the right variable display section and the middle variable display section are continuously being variably displayed.

[0058] with the next symbol "Queen" right variable display unit at time t ₃ is stopped and displayed, again variable display control symbol in the left variable display unit (re variation) is started. That is, if the “Queen” symbol is stopped and displayed on the right variable display while the “King” symbol is stopped and displayed on the left variable display, the reach is not established. However, since the symbol stopped and displayed on the left variable display portion is a re-variable symbol, the symbol on the left variable display portion is re-varied so as to give an opportunity to establish a reach again. Change the status of symbols on the time t ₃ is shown in Figure 8 (b). That is, the symbol “Queen” is stopped and displayed on the right variable display unit, and the symbol re-change is started on the left variable display unit. In the figure, the reverse rotation of the variation pattern C is performed in the left variable display portion, but the variation pattern A also varies in the forward direction according to the type of the stopped symbol. Note that the variable display of the variation pattern A is continuously performed on the middle variable display section. Next, at the time point t _4, the variation pattern of the left variable display unit is switched to change the pattern D. If the re-change starts from the change pattern A at the time t ₃ , the change to the change of the change pattern B is performed at the time t ₄ .

[0059] Further with the time point of time t ₅ is the symbol of the left variable display unit are stopped and displayed, the symbol variation pattern in the middle variable display portion is switched to B. This variable display state is shown in FIG. That is, the reach is established when the symbol “Queen” is stopped and displayed on the left variable display section.

Next, at time t ₆ , the symbols on the middle variable display section are stopped and displayed, and the variation of the variation pattern E is started on all the variable display sections. This variable display state is shown in FIG. In other words, the variable display result is "missing" when "King" is stopped and displayed on the middle variable display section. By performing the stop display, the player's expectation of the big hit disappears instantaneously, and the player is disappointed with the game result. However, since the result of the departure is stopped and displayed at the same time as all the variable display portions are vibrated, the player has an expectation that the variable display will be performed again, and the player's eyes Are concentrated on the variable display unit 4.

Next, at the time t ₇ , the vibration display of all the variable display sections is stopped, and the variable display control of the symbols is performed on the middle variable display section. At this time, the re-variable display is
The reverse display based on the variation pattern C is performed. This display state is shown in FIG. That is, the symbols in the middle variable display portion are restarted from the established state of the reach. As a result, the player can start the game again with an expectation of the previously established reach.

Next, at time t ₈ , the symbol variation pattern of the middle variable display is switched to D. At time t _9, the symbols of the middle variable display portion is displayed stopped. This state is shown in FIG. That is, as a result of the re-change of the symbol, "Queen" is stopped and displayed, and the big hit is established.

At time t _{3 in} FIG. 11 and correspondingly, at (b) in FIG. 8, the game is started by re-changing from the state in which the variable display result is assumed to be out of place once. It is possible to continue the player's expectation of the game. That is, usually, even during the variable display of the middle variable display section, the symbol stopped and displayed on the left variable display section does not match the symbol stopped and displayed on the right variable display section. Since it is possible to judge that the variable display result is out of date at the time when the variable display is determined, the player's expectation on the display result of the variable display device is lost before all the variable displays are completed. However, at the time when it is determined that the reach is not established, the symbol re-change is started in the left variable display portion which is already stopped and displayed, so that the player's expectation for the game can be continued. Become. In FIG. 8 (b), it is the left variable display section that re-changes the symbol.
The player plays the game while expecting that “King” will be stopped and displayed on the right variable display section by “Stop” being displayed on the left variable display section in FIG. 8A. However, since “Queen” is stopped and displayed on the right variable display section, it is disappointing that “King” is not stopped and displayed on the right variable display section. That is, the symbol of interest to the player up to this point is “King”.

On the other hand, since it is not the right variable display section but the left variable display section that is re-variably displayed after it is determined that the reach is not established in FIG. 8B, the player turns around. Interest in the “Queen” symbol. In other words, the player once has a sense of expectation for a design that has once felt disappointed, thereby making it possible to improve the unexpectedness of the game.

Further, since all the symbols are vibrated in FIG. 8D, it is possible to further improve the player's sense of expectation.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 9 and 12, an example of the variable display operation of the variable display device 3 when the display result of the variable display device 3 is deviated without establishing a reach even will be described. Referring to FIG. 12, at time t ₀ when a short time has elapsed since the start-up ball is detected by starting ball detector 11, the left variable display unit, the middle variable display unit, and the right variable display unit each have a variation pattern of A. Simultaneous fluctuation of the symbols is started. At a time point t _1, the left variable display unit switches on the variable display of the fluctuation pattern B. Then, symbols are stopped and displayed in the left variable display unit at the time point t _2. At the same time, the symbol variation pattern on the right variable display section and the middle variable display section is switched to B.

Next, at time t ₃ , the symbols on the right variable display section are stopped and displayed. At this time, the symbol in the middle variable display section is continuously changed according to the variation pattern B.
In variable display. This variable display state is shown in FIG. That is, the symbol “Ace” is stopped and displayed on the left variable display portion, and the symbol “F” is stopped and displayed on the right variable display portion. From this stop display state, the player can know that the reach has not been established. Therefore, the player can guess that the stop result is already out of spite of the fact that the middle variable display section is variably displaying, and at this point the expectation for the variable display is lost.

Next, at time t ₄ , the symbols on the middle variable display section are stopped and displayed, whereby all the variable display sections are stopped and displayed. This display state is shown in FIG. That is, the symbol of “Queen” is stopped and displayed on the middle variable display portion, and the stop display result of the disconnection is obtained. As a result of the departure stop display result, the player completely loses his expectation of the variable display device, and is disappointed with the game result.

[0069] At time t ₅ that the predetermined time has elapsed from the time t _4, re variation of symbols is started simultaneously in all of the variable display unit. The fluctuation of the fluctuation pattern A starts on the left variable display section and the right variable display section, while the fluctuation of the fluctuation pattern C starts on the middle variable display section. This state is shown in FIG.
It is shown in (c). That is, re-variation is performed in the forward direction in the right variable display unit and the left variable display unit, while re-variation is performed in the reverse direction in the middle variable display unit. This changing direction differs depending on, for example, whether or not the symbol stopped and displayed on each variable display portion is a re-variable symbol. In the variable display section in which the re-variable symbol is stopped and displayed, the re-variation is performed in the reverse direction. On the other hand, when a symbol other than the re-variable symbol is stopped and displayed, the re-variation is performed in the forward direction. Note that when the symbols are stopped and displayed in each variable display portions are not all re fluctuation pattern is re-variations of the symbol at time t ₅ is not performed at all. Thus, when simultaneously re variations of symbols in the variable display unit is performed at time t _5, re variation carried out in at least one variable display portion will be carried out in the reverse direction. This prevents the player from misunderstanding that the change is simply due to the next variable display based on the start-up memory when the symbol is simultaneously changed. That is, the simultaneous change of the variable display section started based on the detection of the starting ball detector 11 is performed in the forward direction. Therefore, when the simultaneous change is started, the reverse display is performed on at least one of the variable display sections. In the case where the symbol is variably displayed, it can be easily determined that the re-variable display control has been performed.

At time t ₄ , a predetermined time (t ₅ −t ₄ ) is provided after the display result is once derived and before the simultaneous change of the symbols is started. This is intended to cause the player to temporarily cause disappointment with the game result. The player's pleasure when Thus again change simultaneously at time t ₅ is started can be more larger.

[0071] Incidentally, FIG display example when the fluctuations of the symbols in all of the variable display portions in unison re variation of symbols is made in each of the variable display unit at the time t ₅ is performed in the opposite direction 9 (c) ' FIG. 9 shows an example of a stop display result at time t _{4 at} which such a change is performed.
(B) '. That is, it is necessary that the symbols are stopped and displayed on the variable display portions at the time point of time t ₄ are all re variation pattern. In FIG. 9B ', "7" is displayed on the left variable display, "King" is displayed on the right variable display, and "Queen" is displayed on the middle variable display. In such a case, as shown in FIG. 9 (c) ', the symbols are simultaneously revariably displayed in the reverse direction.

Referring again to FIG. 12, after the simultaneous re-variation of the symbols in the respective variable display portions starts at time t ₅ , the variation pattern of the left variable display portion and the right variable display portion is switched to B at time t ₆ . Instead, the variation pattern in the middle variable display section is switched to D.

Next, at time t ₇ , the symbols on the variable display portions are stopped and displayed at the same time. This display state is shown in FIG.
This is shown in (d). In other words, the symbol "Queen" is stopped and displayed on all the variable display portions, thereby establishing a big hit. Note that the symbols on all the variable display units may not be stopped and displayed at the same time, but may be stopped and displayed in the order of the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol at different times.

The control program relating to the display control of the variable display device 3 described above with reference to FIGS.
Are stored in the ROM in the main basic circuit 21 shown in FIG. Then, the CPU in the main basic circuit 21 transmits a control signal for driving and controlling the motor circuit 31 to the sub basic circuit 22 according to the control program.

FIGS. 13 to 16 are flowcharts showing the processing procedure of the control program relating to the display control of the variable display device 3 described with reference to FIGS. As a subroutine program attached to the main routine of the control program stored in the ROM in the main basic circuit 21, processing according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

First, FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure relating to the start of the notice display of the re-variable display control performed by the variable display unit 4 of the variable display device 3. The processing procedure shown in the flowchart, vibration display of symbols in which is started at time t ₅ in FIG. 10 is performed.

First, it is determined whether or not the control flag is 0 in S1. The control flag is the main basic circuit 2
1 is stored in the RAM. The control flag is set to 0 at the initial point when the process branches to the subroutine of the notice display start process. When the control flag is 0, the process proceeds to S3, and when it is not 0, the process proceeds to S31.

At S2, it is determined whether or not the reach is established. If the reach is not established, the process ends. On the other hand, if reach is established,
Proceed to S3. Then, the vibration display of the symbol stopped and displayed on the left variable display section and the right variable display section is started. Next, the process proceeds to S4, where it is determined whether or not the middle symbol has stopped. If it is immediately after it is determined that the reach is established in S2, the middle symbol has not been stopped yet, so a NO determination is made, and the process proceeds to S25. Then, after the control flag is updated to 1 in S25, the process ends. on the other hand,
After the process of the flowchart of the notice display start process is completed, when the subprogram is executed again after the process of the main routine is completed, the control flag is set to 1 in S31.
If it is determined in step S4 that the middle symbol is stopped in step S4, the process proceeds to step S5, and the vibration display performed in the right variable display unit and the left variable display unit ends. Next, the process proceeds to S6. In S6, it is determined whether or not the stop result is out of order. If it is determined that it does not deviate, the process proceeds to S26, and the control flag is updated to 9.
That is, it is determined that the stop result is a big hit, and the control flag is updated to 9 for the big hit processing. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is out of range, the process proceeds to S7.

In S7, it is determined whether or not the middle symbol is a re-variable symbol while all symbols are stopped. If the middle symbol is not the re-variable symbol, the process ends. On the other hand, if the middle symbol is a re-variable symbol, the process proceeds to S8. In S8, the timer 1 is set.
The timer 1 is stored in the RAM in the main basic circuit 21. Next, the process proceeds to S9, and the timer 1 is updated. Next, in S11, it is determined whether a predetermined time has elapsed by referring to the value of the timer 1. If the predetermined time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to S27, and the control flag is updated to 2. Then, the process ends. Further, after the processing is completed, the processing shifts to the main routine program, and when the processing shifts to S1 of this subprogram again, the value of the control flag is referred. In this case, since the value of the control flag is 2, a NO determination is made in S1, and the process proceeds to S31. Further, the determination of NO is made in S31, and the process proceeds to S33. Then, a determination of YES is made in S33 and S
Go to 9.

When it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed in S11 by performing the processing in S9 several times, the process proceeds to S13, and the timer value of the timer 1 is cleared. Next, the process proceeds to S15, in which the vibration display of the fluctuation pattern E is started on the middle variable display section. Next, the process proceeds to S16, where a timer is set. Subsequently, the process proceeds to S17, where the timer of the timer 1 is updated.

Next, the process proceeds to S19, where it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed by referring to the value of the timer 1. Specifically, in FIG. 10, it is determined whether or not the time (t ₆ −t ₅ ) has elapsed. If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to S29, where the control flag is updated to 3 and the process ends. Then, after the processing is completed, the control flag is referred to when the processing shifts to S1 again. If the control flag is 3, YES in S35
Is determined, and the process proceeds to S17.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S19 that the predetermined time has elapsed, the process proceeds to S21, and the timer 1 is cleared. Next, the process proceeds to S22, where the control flag is cleared (=
0). Next, the process proceeds to S23, where the re-variation of the symbol by the variation pattern C is started in the left variable display section, and then the process ends.

Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the left symbol re-variation processing. The processing procedure shown in this flow chart, re variations of symbols in the left variable display portion which is started at time t ₃ in FIG. 11 is performed.

First, it is determined whether or not the control flag is 4 in Sa1. The control flag is stored in the RAM in the main basic circuit 21. When the control flag is 4, the process proceeds to Sa13 described later, while
If not, proceed to Sa3. In Sa3, it is determined whether or not only the middle symbol is changing in the variable display unit 4. In other words, both the left variable display unit and the right variable display unit are in a state in which symbols are stopped and displayed,
It is determined whether or not only the middle variable display section is being variably displayed. If only the middle symbol is not changing, the process ends. On the other hand, if only the middle symbol is changing, Sa5
Proceed to. In Sa5, it is determined whether or not the reach is established. If the reach is established, the process ends. On the other hand, if the reach is not established, S
Proceed to a7. That is, only the middle symbol is changing,
If the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped and displayed in different symbols, the process proceeds to Sa7.

At Sa7, it is determined whether or not the stopped left symbol is a re-variable symbol. If it is not a re-variable symbol, the process ends. On the other hand, if the symbol is a re-variable symbol, the process proceeds to Sa9. Then, in Sa9, the re-variation of the left symbol is started. Next, the routine proceeds to Sa11, where the timer 2 is set. The timer 2 is stored in the RAM in the main basic circuit 21.

Then, the flow advances to Sa13, where the value of the timer 2 is updated (+1). Next, the process proceeds to Sa15, and it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed by referring to the value of the timer 2. Specifically, the time (t ₅ −
A determination is made whether t ₃ ) has elapsed. If the predetermined time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to Sa23 and the control flag is updated to 4.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed, the process proceeds to Sa17. In Sa17, the left symbol during the re-variation is stopped and displayed with the same symbol as the right symbol already stopped and displayed. That is, reach is established at the time point of Sa17. Next, the process proceeds to Sa19, where the timer value of the timer 2 is cleared. Next, the process proceeds to Sa21, and after the control flag is updated to 5, the process ends.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the middle symbol re-change start processing. The processing procedure shown in this flowchart, the processing from time t ₅ in FIG. 11 to t ₇ is executed.

First, it is determined whether or not the control flag is 5 in Sb1. Here, the case where the control flag is 5 indicates that the left symbol re-variation process described in FIG. 14 has been completed. If the control flag is not 5, the process proceeds to Sb21. In Sb21, it is determined whether or not the control flag is 6. If the control flag is not 6, the process ends. on the other hand,
When the control flag is 6, the process proceeds to Sb13 described later.

On the other hand, if it is determined in Sb1 that the control flag is 5, the process proceeds to Sb3. Then, it is determined whether or not the state in which the variable display result of the variable display device is out of view is the time when the derived display is performed. In particular,
It is determined whether or not the display result at the time t _{6 in} FIG. 11 is the time when the derived display is performed.

If it is determined that it is not the time of departure, that is, if the symbol is still fluctuating in the middle variable display portion or if a big hit has occurred as a result of stopping the symbol in the middle variable display portion, the processing is terminated. I do. On the other hand, if it is determined that the time has come off, the process proceeds to Sb5.

In Sb5, it is determined whether or not the left and right symbols stopped and displayed are the same symbol. If the left symbol and the right symbol are not the same symbol, the process ends. On the other hand, when the left symbol and the right symbol are the same symbol, the process proceeds to Sb7. Here, YES at Sb5
Specifically, the case where the left symbol and the right symbol are the same symbol and only the middle symbol is a different symbol in the balance with Sb3. Since the left symbol is controlled to stop at the same symbol as the right symbol in Sa17 of the flowchart of FIG. 14 described above, the processing procedure of the left symbol re-variation process shown in FIG. When the process shifts to the middle symbol re-change start process shown in FIG.

Next, in Sb7, it is determined whether or not the stopped and displayed middle symbol is a re-variable symbol. If the symbol is not a re-variable symbol, the process ends. On the other hand, if it is the re-variable symbol, the process proceeds to Sb9, and the vibration display of the variable pattern E is started on all the variable display units. Then S
Proceeding to b11, the timer 3 is set. The timer 3 is stored in the RAM in the main basic circuit 21. Then, the process proceeds to Sb13, where the timer value of the timer 3 is updated (+1).
Is done.

Next, the process proceeds to Sb15, where it is determined whether a predetermined time has elapsed. Specifically, the time in the timing chart of FIG. 11 (t ₇ -t ₆₎ whether has passed or a determination is made. If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to Sb23, where the control flag is updated to 6, and the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed, the process proceeds to Sb17, and the symbol re-change on the middle variable display portion is started. Next, the process proceeds to Sb19, where the control flag is updated to 0, and the process ends.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of all symbol simultaneous re-variation processing. The processing procedure shown in this flowchart, the processing time t ₄ onward in FIG 12 is performed.

First, it is determined whether or not the control flag is 7 in Sc1. When the control flag is 7, the process proceeds to Sc11 described later. On the other hand, if the control flag is not 7, the process proceeds to Sc3. At Sc3, a determination is made as to whether or not it is time to go off. That is, it is determined whether or not the display results of the respective variable display units are all derived and displayed, and whether the results are display results other than the big hit. If it is determined that it is not the time for disconnection, the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is time for a disconnection, the process proceeds to Sc5. In Sc5, it is determined whether the left symbol and the right symbol displayed and displayed are the same symbol. The case where they are the same is a case where the result is out of spite of the fact that the reach has been established, and in this case, the process ends.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the left symbol and the right symbol are not the same symbol, the process proceeds to Sc7. In Sc7, it is determined whether or not each of the stopped symbols includes a re-variable symbol. If the symbols stopped and displayed on any of the right variable display unit, the left variable display unit, and the middle variable display unit are not the re-variable symbols, the process ends.
On the other hand, if the symbol stopped and displayed on at least one of the variable display portions is a re-variable symbol, the process proceeds to Sc9. Then, in Sc9, the timer 4 is set. Then S
Proceeding to c11, the timer value of the timer 4 is updated. Next, the process proceeds to Sc13, and it is determined whether a predetermined time has elapsed. Specifically, the time (t ₅ −
A determination is made whether t ₄ ) has elapsed.

If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to Sc17, where the control flag is updated to 7, and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed, the process proceeds to Sc15.

At Sc15, re-variation of the symbol in each variable display section is started. However, in the variable display section in which the re-variable symbol is stopped and displayed, the variation is performed in the opposite direction, that is, the variation pattern C. On the other hand, in the variable display section where the symbols other than the re-variable symbols are stopped and displayed, the symbols are changed in the forward direction, that is, the symbols are changed by the changing pattern A. After the simultaneous change of the symbols is started, the process ends.

The features and modifications of the embodiment of the present invention described above will be listed below. (1) The re-variable display control of the symbols shown in FIGS. 7 and 10 is configured to be performed by all the variable display units. However, instead of this, only the left variable display section may be re-variably displayed. Further, when the revariable display control is performed, the symbol may be changed by the change pattern A without being reversely displayed.

(2) Further, as a notice display before the re-variable display control is performed, the design of the middle variable display section is configured to vibrate up and down, but all variable display sections are not limited to this. You may comprise so that it may be displayed by vibration.
In this case, a predetermined sound effect may be emitted from the speaker 34.

(3) In the timing chart shown in FIG. 11, the vibration pattern E is displayed on all the variable display portions before the middle symbol re-fluctuates. However, instead of this, the vibration display may be performed only on the middle variable display section.

[0103] In (4) the timing chart shown in FIG. 12, the symbols stopped and displayed once in all of the variable display unit at the time t _4, configured as simultaneous variation of symbols is started at time t _5. However, instead of this, before the simultaneous change of the symbols starts, FIG.
Vibration display of symbols by variation pattern E shown in the first time t ₆ may be configured to be made.

(5) S in the flowchart shown in FIG.
In c15, in the variable display section where the re-variable symbol was stopped and displayed, the symbol was re-variable in the opposite direction.
However, instead of this, the variable display portion in which the re-variable symbol is stopped and displayed is re-variably displayed in the forward direction, and re-variation in the reverse direction is performed in the variable display portion where the symbol other than the re-variable symbol is stopped and displayed. It may be configured so that

(6) In Sa17 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 14, the left symbol which has been variably displayed until then is stopped at the same symbol as the right symbol which is stopped and displayed, so that the reach is established. Configured. However, instead of this, the symbol determined by the predetermined condition may be stopped and displayed on the left variable display section.

(7) In the present embodiment, the symbol is re-varied based on the stop display of the re-variable symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a configuration may be employed in which re-variation control is performed based on the value of C RND R2. With this configuration, a chance of re-variation is always given, and the expectation is further improved.

(8) Sb1 in the flowchart of FIG.
As shown in FIG. 7, the re-variation control is sometimes performed even in the middle variable display section in which the symbol is finally derived and displayed. Thereby, the type of the symbol at the time of the big hit is the symbol derived and displayed on the variable display portion which is variably stopped first, and is derived and displayed on the variable display portion which is finally variably stopped. There is a case where the symbol is a ragged pattern. This further enhances the interest of the game. In particular,
When the value of the game is made different depending on the type of the symbol at the time of occurrence of the big hit, the interest of the game is remarkably improved as compared with the related art. Here, as a specific example in which the value of the game is made different depending on the type of the symbol, for example,
The following are mentioned. That is, if a big hit occurs in a specific type of symbol, a transition to a probability improvement state in which the probability of occurrence of a big hit is adjusted to be higher than in normal times may be considered. Alternatively, it is conceivable to configure so that the time reduction control in which the variable display time is shortened is performed when a big hit occurs in a specific symbol. By reducing the variable display time, a large number of variable displays can be obtained in a short time, and a gaming state advantageous to a player who is likely to generate a big hit in a short time is provided.

(9) As a case where the symbol is re-varied, for example, the following can be cited as an example in addition to the embodiment. The big hit symbol that establishes the big hit is composed of a normal big hit symbol that does not give any added value to the game, and an added value symbol that gives the added value that shifts to a probability improvement state or a state where time saving control is performed. The normal big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on one of the left and right variable display portions, the value-added symbol is stopped and displayed on the other variable display portion, and the symbol of the middle variable display portion is variably displayed. In the case where the symbol is in the middle, the same symbol as the value-added symbol that has already been derived and displayed is stopped and displayed as a result of the re-variation performed in the variable display section where the normal big-hit symbol is stopped and displayed, thereby reaching the value-added symbol. When the state is established, the same symbol as the normal big hit symbol already stopped and displayed after the re-variation is performed in the variable display portion where the value-added symbol is stopped and displayed, and the normal big hit symbol is used. The configuration is such that the case where the reach state occurs may occur. As a result, there is a case where a big hit occurs with a normal big hit symbol and a case where a big hit occurs with a value-added symbol, and the expectation of the player is further improved. In other words, even when the types of the symbols stopped and displayed on the left variable display unit and the right variable display unit are different from each other, in addition to the possibility of a big hit, added value is added to the game. The possibility that a big hit by a value-added symbol is realized is also given. It should be noted that when one of the left and right variable display sections normally displays the big hit symbol stopped and the other added value symbol is stopped and displayed, it is not always necessary to reconfigure the left or right variable display section to perform re-variation. Alternatively, a configuration may be adopted in which re-variation may not be performed. In addition, in the case where re-variation is performed in that state, it is not always necessary to configure so that the reach by the big hit symbol or the value-added symbol is always established, and a result may be displayed that is out of order. You may. Further, after that, when the reach by the normal jackpot symbol or the value-added symbol is established, it is not always necessary to configure so that the jackpot is generated thereafter.
You may comprise so that a middle symbol may come off as a result of stop display. In this way, by configuring so that various patterns are generated, the player's expectation of the game is further improved.

[0109]

A variable display device having a plurality of variable display portions capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information by a pachinko gaming machine having a game board shown in FIG. Of the variable display unit is derived and displayed, and when the display result is a combination of specific identification information, a gaming machine is configured such that the gaming state is advantageous to the player. FIG. 1 shows a first example of this type of gaming machine.
Although the type of pachinko gaming machine has been described as an example, a third type of pachinko gaming machine, for example, can also be applied.

The variable display unit 4 of the variable display device 3 includes a left variable display unit, a middle variable display unit, and a right variable display unit.
The variable display unit is configured. Note that the left variable display section is configured by the rotating drum 4a, the middle variable display section is configured by the rotating drum 4b, and the right variable display section is configured by the rotating drum 4c. Further, the left variable display section constitutes one end variable display section located at one end of the variable display device, and the right variable display section constitutes the other end variable display section located at the other end of the variable display apparatus. The intermediate variable display section constitutes an intermediate variable display section located between the one end variable display section and the other end variable display section.

In the variable display device 3 of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, a symbol as an example of the identification information is variably displayed in the vertical direction.
However, instead of this, the variable display section is constituted by an upper variable display section, a middle variable display section, and a lower variable display section, and the design is variably displayed in the left and right direction by rotating the rotating drum in the horizontal direction. May be configured. Further, the variable display device may be configured by an image display device capable of displaying an image. Then, on an image display screen where the depth can be visually sensed, the design may be configured so that the symbol is variably displayed from the depth position to the near position. Further, in the present embodiment, three variable display portions are configured, but may be four or more, or may be two. For example, when four variable display sections are configured, the one end variable display section and the other end variable display section are respectively configured by the variable display sections provided on the left, right, or up and down. Then, an intermediate variable display section is constituted by the two variable display sections located between the two variable display sections.

The state in which the opening / closing plate 14 of the variable winning ball device 12 is opened and pachinko balls can enter the opening portion 13 constitutes a state advantageous to the player. Also, variable display control means for controlling the variable display section to variably start and then to derive and display a plurality of display results by the main basic circuit 21, the sub basic circuit 22, and the motor circuit 31 shown in FIG. Have been.

The variable display control means capable of re-variable display control for variably displaying all the variable display portions again after the display results of all the variable display portions are derived and displayed by Sc15 in the flowchart of FIG. ing.

[0114] t ₀ of the variable display state and 11 in the variable display portion of the variable display device 3 shown in such FIG. 8 (a) ~
due variable display control contents of the variable display device 3 in t _2, the control content of the variable display control means control is possible to move the display of the identification information in a specific direction in the variable display portion is disclosed. The specific direction is constituted by the direction of change of the identification information based on the change patterns A and B shown in FIG.

According to Sc15 in the flowchart of FIG. 16, all variable display sections can be variably displayed at the same time, and at least one variable display section can be controlled to move and display identification information in a direction different from the specific direction. Display control means is configured. Also FIG. 9 (c), the by the variable display control contents of the variable display device 3 at time t ₅ ~t ₇ in FIG. 12, control for moving the display in a direction different from the said specific direction identification information of at least one variable display portion Is disclosed.

According to the variable display contents of the variable display device 3 shown in FIG. 9C ', when the re-variable display control is performed, the identification information of all the variable display portions is moved in a direction different from the specific direction. The control contents of the variable display control means capable of controlling the display are disclosed. Further, a direction different from the specific direction is formed by the fluctuation directions of the fluctuation patterns C and D shown in FIG.

According to Sc15 in the flowchart of FIG. 16, the identification information variably displayed on the one end variable display section and the identification information variably displayed on the other end variable display section are moved and displayed in the same direction, and the intermediate variable display section is displayed. Variable display control means capable of controlling to move and display the identification information variably displayed on the one end variable display section in a direction different from the identification information variably displayed on the one end variable display section. That is, in the present embodiment, when the re-variable symbol is stopped and displayed only on the middle variable display unit in Sc7 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 16, the left variable display unit and the right variable display unit change in the forward direction. After the display, the middle variable display section performs variable display in the opposite direction.

[0118]

The effect of the concrete example of the means for solving the problems.
With regard to, since the re-variable display control for variably displaying all the variable display portions again after the display results of all the variable display portions are derived and displayed is possible, the derived display is performed again by performing the re-variable display control. The number of pieces of identification information to be provided increases, which makes it possible to improve the player's expectation of the game.

According to the second aspect, in addition to the effect of the first aspect, when the re-variable display control is performed, all the variable display sections are simultaneously variably displayed and the identification information of at least one variable display section is displayed. Since control for moving and displaying in a direction different from the specific direction is possible, the player can easily recognize that revariable display control is being performed.

According to the third aspect, in addition to the effect of the second aspect, when the re-variable display control is performed, control for moving and displaying the identification information of all the variable display portions in a direction different from the specific direction is performed. Since it is possible, the player can more easily understand that the re-variable display control is being performed.

According to claim 4, in addition to the effect of claim 2, the moving display direction of the identification information to be variably displayed on the intermediate variable display section is variably displayed on the one end variable display section and the other end variable display section. Since the display information can be moved and displayed in a direction different from the moving display direction of the identification information to be displayed, the variable display mode during the re-variable display control can be varied.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a gaming board surface of a pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 2 is a development view of a symbol variably displayed on the variable display device.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a control circuit used in the pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a random counter used for variable display control.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the contents of variable display control.

FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a variation pattern of a symbol variably displayed on the variable display device.

FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the contents of a preview display displayed on the variable display device.

FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the details of re-variation between a left symbol and a middle symbol displayed on the variable display device.

FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the content related to simultaneous re-variation of all symbols displayed on the variable display device.

FIG. 10 is a timing chart for explaining variable display contents of the variable display device corresponding to FIG. 7;

FIG. 11 is a timing chart for explaining variable display contents of the variable display device corresponding to FIG. 8;

FIG. 12 is a timing chart for explaining variable display contents of the variable display device corresponding to FIG. 9;

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a notice display start process in the variable display device.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a left symbol re-variation process in the variable display device.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of middle symbol re-variation start processing in the variable display device.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of all symbol simultaneous re-variation processing in the variable display device.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 is a game board, 3 is a variable display device, 4 is a variable display unit, 4a
4c is a rotating drum, 12 is a variable winning ball device, 8 is a start memory display, 10 is a start port, 11 is a start port switch, 2
1 is a main basic circuit, 22 is a sub basic circuit, 31 is a motor circuit, 39 is a control circuit, and 40 is a game control board.

Claims (5)

(57) [Claims] 1. A variable display device having a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, wherein a display result of the plurality of variable display units is derived and displayed, and the display result is a combination of specific identification information. Is a gaming machine in which the gaming state is in a state advantageous to the player in the case of, after variably starting the plurality of variable display units, performing control to derive and display the display results of the plurality of variable display units. The variable display control means for performing re-variable display control for variably displaying all the variable display portions again after deriving and displaying a display result of a deviation based on one start winning prize. Is possible and random to determine the type of reach state
A gaming machine, wherein the re-variable display control is performed according to a value of a counter . 2. The variable display control means is capable of controlling the variable display section to move and display the identification information in a specific direction. When performing the re-variable display control, all the variable display sections are simultaneously controlled. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display device can be variably displayed and can be controlled to move and display the identification information of at least one variable display unit in a direction different from the specific direction. 3. The variable display control means is capable of performing control to move and display identification information of all variable display units in a direction different from the specific direction when performing the re-variable display control. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein 4. The variable display device includes a one-end variable display portion located at one end of the variable display device, another end variable display portion located at the other end, the one-end variable display portion, and the other-end variable display portion. And an intermediate variable display section located between the variable display control section and the variable display control section. The identification information variably displayed on the one end variable display section and the identification information variably displayed on the other end variable display section are in the same direction. 3. The display device according to claim 2, wherein the identification information to be variably displayed on the intermediate variable display portion and the identification information to be variably displayed on the one end variable display portion can be controlled to be moved and displayed in a direction different from the identification information variably displayed on the one end variable display portion. The gaming machine described. 5. The game according to claim 1, wherein said variable display control means is capable of simultaneously variably displaying all variable display portions when performing said re-variable display control. Machine.