JP4889673B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a symbol display unit, and a gaming machine that causes a symbol to be recognized by a player on the condition that the symbol display unit fluctuates and stops in a predetermined display mode based on a start winning.

  As an aspect of this type of gaming machine, the game board surface is provided with a symbol display device and a starting port for starting symbol variation in the symbol display device, and the symbol display unit varies based on winning at the starting port. Pachinko gaming machines are known in which a player is given a privilege, for example, a big hit or a probability variation is recognized on condition that the symbol is in a predetermined display mode.

  And in this kind of pachinko machine, the effect of the symbol variation in the symbol display device is generally that the symbol confirmation is performed once after the start of variation for a single winning at the start opening, but after the variation starts It has been proposed to perform a so-called re-variation in which the symbol variation is stopped once and the symbol variation is performed again to determine the symbol. For players, it was unclear how long the change would take place if a change was made again.

  In applications where any part of a general document is input, this drawback is a major obstacle with respect to input operability. More specifically, there are problems such as inputting unnecessary information, adding input information before and after, or missing necessary information due to manual feeding.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can give a player a sense of expectation that a bonus will be given with respect to symbol variation, thereby enhancing the interest of the game. .

The gaming machine according to claim 1, based on the start winning varying stop symbols on the symbol display unit, in the gaming machine to recognize the benefits provided to the player by the symbol has a predetermined display mode, the symbol Production setting means capable of setting the number of times the symbol variation is temporarily suspended within the period from the start of variation to the end of variation of the symbol, and the count number when the countdown display is performed within the same period, By performing countdown display corresponding to the number of counts set by the effect setting means on the symbol display unit, each time the countdown is counted down, the remaining effect time during which the countdown display can be performed is reduced. Count effecting means capable of notifying that the image is being displayed, and the symbol effecting means counts down on the symbol display unit. A symbol control means capable of executing a stop of the symbol for the number of times of the temporary stop and a re-variation of the symbol after the stop of the symbol during an effect time during which the display can be performed, and the symbol control means Is characterized by having stop control means for performing control related to the stop of the symbol for the number of times of the pause so that a display mode different from the predetermined display mode appears .

A gaming machine according to a second aspect is the one according to the first aspect, wherein the symbol variation in the symbol display unit is a variation display of a plurality of symbol strings.

A gaming machine according to a third aspect is the one according to the first or second aspect, wherein the symbol display unit is provided as a liquid crystal display device.

According to the present invention, it is possible to give a player a sense of expectation that a bonus will be given with respect to symbol variation, and this makes it possible to enhance the interest of the game.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described 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 in which a symbol display device 2 constituted by a color liquid crystal display device is assembled is disposed substantially at the center of the game board surface 1. The symbol display device 2 displays a plurality of symbol strings as identification information for allowing the player to recognize a hit by the variable display game.

  The symbol display device 2 is configured to variably display three symbol strings as identification information, and variably displays the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the 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 that is expanded by electromagnetic means such as a solenoid. In addition, the variable winning opening 5 of the ordinary electric accessory 4 is set as a start opening related to the start of symbol variation in the symbol display device 2.

  A variable winning device 6 is provided below the ordinary electric accessory 4. The variable winning device 6 includes an opening / closing door 7 provided to be tiltable 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 where the open / close door 7 is closed and a pachinko ball can not be awarded to the big winning opening 8 (a disadvantage to the player). On the other hand, based on the fact that the pachinko ball has won the variable winning opening (starting opening) 5, the symbol display device 2 displays the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol in a variable manner. Note that the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol stop at the same time. When the symbols are displayed on the symbol display device 2 in a predetermined display mode, for example, when the combination of the left symbol, the middle symbol and the right symbol which are stopped becomes a big combination, it is advantageous to the player. Then, the variable winning device 6 converts the pachinko ball to the big winning opening 8 into a state where it is easy to win.

  A special area (not shown) that is a special prize area is provided in a part of the inside of the big winning opening 8, and a specific area door (not shown) that opens and closes the specific area is provided in the specific area. Yes. The special winning opening 8 is in a special game state (big hit game state) when the result of the symbol change stop in the symbol display device 2 is a big hit, and is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds). Is done. However, the special winning opening 8 is closed when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winnings is received during opening or when a predetermined time has passed. The above-described opening operation of the big winning opening 8 is referred to as one round of big hit game.

  In addition, if the game ball passes through the specific area while the special winning opening 8 is opened, the continuation condition is satisfied, and after the special winning opening opened this time is closed, that is, this round After the is finished, 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 grand prize opening 8 based on the passing of a game ball through a specific area has a maximum number of times, for example, up to 15 times (up to 15 rounds) including the first opening. It is up to. In the big hit gaming state, when there is no passing of a game ball to a specific area while the big winning opening 8 is opened, the big winning gaming state ends when the big winning opening 8 is closed. When the continuous opening operation of the big winning opening 8 continues up to the fifteenth time, the big hit gaming state is ended when the fifteenth big winning opening 8 is closed. The privilege grant described in claim 1 is a jackpot symbol display displayed on the special symbol display device 2 and a continuous opening operation of the big prize opening 8.

  FIG. 2 is a principal block diagram of a control system provided in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment. The pachinko gaming machine includes a main control device 9 that performs overall control of pachinko games, and a sub-control device that controls each drive unit based on information (command commands and data) from the main control device 9, that is, display A control device 10, a sound control device 11, a lamp control device 12, and a prize ball control device 13 are provided.

  The main control device 9 (main control unit) is provided on a main control board (not shown). The main control device 9 includes a main CPU as processing execution means for performing overall control related to the pachinko game, a ROM storing a control program related to the entire pachinko game to be executed by the main CPU, The RAM includes a readable / writable RAM and a communication interface for the main CPU to perform data communication with peripheral devices. Note that the specific configuration of the main control device 9 is not shown.

  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 corresponding to the difference in the variation pattern and the variation time and variation mode of the left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol. The left symbol stop symbol, the right symbol stop symbol, the middle symbol stop symbol, and the symbol stop command for the left, right, and middle symbols.

  A switch input circuit 14 is connected to the main controller 9, and various winning holes (for example, a start port 5, a big winning port 8, a specific winning port 8 provided on the game board surface of the pachinko gaming machine) are provided. Each detection signal by each winning detection switch (for example, start opening winning detection switch SW1, large winning opening winning detection switch SW2, specific area passing detection switch SW3, etc.) provided for the area, normal winning opening, etc. is switch input. It is input through the circuit 14.

  Further, a driver 15 is connected to the main control device 9, and a solenoid 16 for opening the large winning opening 8 of the variable winning device 7 provided on the game board surface is passed through the driver 15 by a control output from the main control device 9. It is provided to be driven and controlled.

  Further, various lamp / display LEDs are connected to the lamp control device 12, and the lamp control device 12 lights and drives the various lamp / display LEDs in accordance with a command from the main control device 9. In addition, the sound control device 11 generates a sound effect and a warning from the speaker 17 in accordance with 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.

  A main process executed by the main CPU of the main control device 9 in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment configured as described above will be described. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a main routine of processing executed by the main CPU. The main CPU performs initialization processing when the power is turned on, clears the RAM, and sets initial values to various counters and flags necessary for the following processing. The main CPU performs a game process when the initialization process is completed, and performs a random number counter update process when the game process is completed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, the jackpot determination counter, the jackpot symbol counter, the left symbol counter, the middle symbol counter, the right symbol counter, the reach determination counter, the fluctuation pattern counter, the countdown time (claim) Equivalent to a predetermined time set in the period from the start of symbol change to the stop of symbol change described in 1) Eight types of counters for setting are provided, and the value of each counter is read when a start prize is detected And used for processing related to the symbol change start (variable display game) in the game processing.

  Here, 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 has been hit, and is cyclically updated one by one within a range of 0 to 320, for example.

  The jackpot symbol counter is a counter for determining a jackpot symbol when the variable display game hit / fail determination is a hit (so-called jackpot). The jackpot symbol is a combination of symbols such as 111, 777, AAA, etc. in which the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are all the same. In this embodiment, ten types are provided in total. The jackpot symbol counter is cyclically updated one by one within the range of 0 to 9, for example, in correspondence with these jackpot 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 variable display game is not successful. Here, to simplify the description, it is assumed that the symbols displayed on the symbol display device 2 are common symbols for the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol, and ten types are set. The types of symbols will be described as being 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, for example. 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, for example, corresponding to these symbols.

  The reach determination counter is a counter used for determining whether or not to generate a reach (so-called loss reach) when the variable display game is not successful. In the embodiment, the reach determination counter is cyclically updated one by one within a range of, for example, 0 to 199 (takes 200 values).

  The variation pattern counter is a counter for determining a variation pattern of symbol variation of the variable display game. Note that the fluctuation pattern defines the fluctuation time of special symbols (time until final confirmation). The same fluctuation pattern, which will be described later, is the fluctuation pattern with the same fluctuation time regardless of the big hit. That's it.

  Further, here, in order to simplify the description, in the embodiment, it is assumed 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 that causes reach with the appearance of a character, the variation pattern B is a variation pattern that causes reach with the appearance of a notice, and the variation pattern C is normal (no character or notice appears). Meaning) It is a variation pattern that causes reach, and variation pattern D is a variation pattern that is out of reach without occurrence of reach. The variation pattern counter is cyclically updated one by one within the range of 0 to 11, for example, in correspondence with the types of these variation patterns.

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

  The main CPU increments the counter value by one in the random number counter update process. When the main CPU finishes the random number counter update process, the main CPU returns to the game process. Thus, the main CPU repeatedly executes the game process and the random number counter update process.

  Next, game processing executed by the main CPU will be described. 4 to 6 are flowcharts of game processing executed by the main CPU. When starting the game process, the main CPU determines whether or not there is a start opening prize (step S01). If 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 moves to step S06. When the game ball wins the start winning opening 5, a win detection signal from the start opening winning detection switch SW1 is input to the main controller 9. The main CPU determines that step S01 has a start opening prize, and proceeds to step S02.

  When the main CPU proceeds to step S02, the main CPU determines whether or not the number of reserves related to the memorized winning at the start port 5 is full (step S02). In the present embodiment, the maximum number of holds related to the winning memory at the start port 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, the main CPU determines that the number of holdings is full. The winning storage is not performed and the process proceeds to step S06. On the other hand, if the value of the start winning counter is not 4, it is determined that the number of reserves is not full, and the process proceeds to step S03 to store a winning in the starting port 5. Note that the start winning counter is a counter that is incremented by one every time the winning opening is stored in the starting port 5, and its initial value is 0, and the range of possible values is 0 to 4.

  After proceeding to step S03, the main CPU determines that the jackpot determination counter, the jackpot symbol counter, the left symbol counter, the middle symbol counter, the right symbol counter, the reach determination counter, the variation pattern counter, and the countdown time setting counter Is acquired (step S03), and each acquired counter value is stored in a predetermined acquired value storage area corresponding to the value of the start winning counter (in this case, 0 to 3) (step S04). In this process, if the acquired value of the right symbol matches the acquired value of the left symbol, the acquired value of the right symbol is shifted by +1.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a predetermined acquired value storage area in which each counter value acquired corresponding to the value (0 to 3) of the start winning counter is stored. As shown in FIG. 8, when the value of the start winning counter is 0 (no start winning is stored), each acquired counter value is stored in the acquired value storage area (1). Similarly, when the value of the start prize counter is 1, each acquired counter value is stored in the acquired value storage area (2), and when the value of the start prize counter is 2, each acquired value is stored. The counter value is stored in the acquired value storage area (3). When the value of the start winning 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 increases the value of the start winning counter by one (step S05), and proceeds to step S06.

  In step S06, the main CPU determines whether or not it is possible to start symbol variation (start of variable display game) (step S06). In the case of a symbol change, an interval time until the next symbol, or a big hit game, a new symbol change cannot be started. In this case, the process proceeds to a symbol change process. On the other hand, the main CPU proceeds to step S07 when the symbol variation can be started (variable display game is started).

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

  On the other hand, in step S07, if the value of the start winning counter is not 0, the main CPU determines that the start winning is stored, and proceeds to step S08, and processing related to the start of symbol variation (start of variable display game). I do. First, the main CPU reads each acquired numerical value (each count value) stored in the acquired value storage area (1) to 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 from the acquired value storage area (1) to the acquired value storage area (3), and the acquired value storage area (4) is cleared to an empty state (step S09). Next, the main CPU decrements the value of the start winning counter by one in accordance with the start of the current symbol variation (step S10), and proceeds to step S11.

  When proceeding to step S11, the main CPU determines whether or not the acquired value for determining the big hit in the determination numerical value storage area is a value (whether it is a big hit decision value) or not (step S11). When determining whether or not the game is a big hit in step S11, if the pachinko gaming machine adopts probability variation, a plurality of jackpot determination values (for example, five) 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 when the probability is high. In step S11, if the result of the big hit determination is a win, the main CPU determines that it is a big hit and proceeds to step S22. On the other hand, if the result of the big hit determination is not a hit, the main CPU determines that it is out and moves to step S12. .

  First, the case where it is determined in step S11 that it has come off will be described. The main CPU proceeds to step S12, clears the big hit flag to 0 in response to the disconnection (step S12), and proceeds to step S13. The main CPU determines whether or not the acquisition numerical value for reach determination in the determination numerical value storage area is a value belonging to the winning (for example, 0 to 29) (step S13).

  For example, when the acquisition numerical value of the reach determination counter is “0” to “29”, it is determined that the winning is made and the reach is generated (the reach occurrence probability is 30/200). If the determination result in step S13 is not a win, the main CPU changes the symbol variation to be performed this time to stop at a deviating symbol that does not generate reach, and proceeds to step S14, where the left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol in the numerical value storage area for determination The stop symbol is determined based on the acquired numerical value (step S14). Next, the main CPU determines a variation pattern D (a variation pattern that is not reachable) as a variation pattern (step S15), and proceeds to step S16.

  When the main CPU proceeds to step S16, the main CPU transmits "off" as winning information to the display CPU (display control device 10) (step S16), proceeds to step S17, and transmits a stop symbol and a variation pattern ( In step S17), the obtained numerical value (any value from 0 to 14) for setting the countdown time in the numerical value storage area for determination is transmitted to the display CPU (step S18), the game process is completed, and the process returns to the main routine. To do.

  The display CPU determines the countdown time based on the transmitted acquisition value for setting the countdown time (any value from 0 to 14). Note that the countdown time is a time within the range of 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. It is stored in the memory of the device 10. 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. When the acquired numerical value for setting the countdown time is 10, 10 seconds is set as the countdown time and the symbol is paused twice. When the acquired numerical value for setting the countdown time is 11, 10 seconds is set as the countdown time and the pause is set to 2 times. When the acquired numerical value for setting the countdown time is 12, 15 seconds are set as the countdown time 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, if the determination result in step S13 is a win, the main CPU changes the symbol variation to be performed this time to stop at a detachable symbol that generates reach, and proceeds to step S19 to obtain the numerical value of the left symbol in the determination numerical value storage area. It is determined whether or not the acquired numerical value of the middle symbol is the same (step S19). In the process of step S19, when the reach symbol (the symbol in which the left symbol and the right symbol are the same but only the middle symbol is different) is determined, if the left symbol and the middle symbol are the same symbol, the jackpot symbol is obtained. This is to avoid this.

  In step S19, if the acquired value for the left symbol and the acquired value for the middle symbol are not the same, the main CPU copies the acquired value for the left symbol to the right symbol (the symbol for the left symbol is used as the symbol for the right symbol, (The design remains the acquired numerical value) (step S20), the process proceeds to step S22. On the other hand, if the acquired numerical value of the left symbol and the acquired numerical value of the middle symbol are the same in step S19, the acquired numerical value of the right symbol Copy to the left symbol (the symbol of the right symbol is the symbol of the left symbol, the middle symbol is the obtained numerical value) (step S21), and the process proceeds to step S22.

  When the main CPU proceeds to step S22, the main CPU determines the variation pattern based on the obtained numerical value for the variation pattern in the determination numerical value storage area (any value from 0 to 11). For example, when the obtained numerical value for the variation pattern is 0 to 3, it is determined as the variation pattern A (the variation pattern that causes reach with the appearance of the character), and when the obtained numerical value for the variation pattern is 4 to 7, If the pattern B (the fluctuation pattern that causes reach with the appearance of the advance notice) is determined and the acquired value for the change pattern is 8 to 11, the change pattern C (the change pattern that causes the occurrence of a normal reach where no character or notice appears) is determined. Shall be.

  Next, the main CPU transmits “off” as winning information to the display CPU (display control device 10) (step S16), proceeds to step S17, and transmits a stop symbol and a variation pattern (step S17). The acquisition numerical value (any value from 0 to 14) for setting the countdown time in the determination numerical value storage area is transmitted to the display CPU (step S18), the game process is finished, 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. When the acquired numerical value for setting the countdown time is 10, 10 seconds is set as the countdown time and the symbol is paused twice. In this case, since reach occurs, reach occurs at the first pause. When the acquired numerical value for setting the countdown time is 11, 10 seconds is set as the countdown time and the pause is set to 2 times. In this case, since reach occurs, reach occurs at the second temporary stop.

  When the acquired numerical value for setting the countdown time is 12, 15 seconds are set as the countdown time and the pause is set to 3 times. In this case, since reach occurs, reach occurs 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 occurs, reach occurs at the fourth temporary stop. 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. In this case, since reach occurs, reach occurs at the first pause.

  Next, the case where it is determined in step S11 that a big hit will be described. The main CPU proceeds to step S23, sets a big hit flag corresponding to the big hit (step S23), and proceeds to step S24. The main CPU determines the jackpot symbol (the symbols for the left, middle and right symbols are all the same) based on the acquired value for the jackpot symbol in the judgment value storage area (step S24), and for the variation pattern in the judgment value storage area The variation pattern is determined based on the obtained numerical value (step S25). In the case of a big hit, reach always occurs in the process of stopping the symbol. In this case as well, when the obtained numerical value for the variation pattern is 0 to 3, it is determined to be the variation pattern A (the variation pattern that causes reach accompanied by the appearance of the character), and when the obtained numerical value for the variation pattern is 4 to 7, If the pattern B (the fluctuation pattern that causes reach with the appearance of the advance notice) is determined and the acquired value for the change pattern is 8 to 11, the change pattern C (the change pattern that causes the occurrence of a normal reach where no character or notice appears) is determined. Shall be.

  The main CPU proceeds to step S26 to transmit “hit” as winning information to the display CPU (display control device 10) (step S26), and transmits a stop symbol and a variation pattern to the display CPU. (Step S27), the obtained numerical value for setting the countdown time in the determination numerical value storage area (any value from 0 to 14) is transmitted to the display CPU (Step S28), and the game process is completed and the main routine is finished. Return. In the case of a big hit, the countdown time and the symbol suspension mode according to the acquired numerical value for setting the countdown time are the same as the case where reach occurs due to the above-described deviation.

  As described above, when the main CPU determines the variation pattern according to the big hit / loss and (decides the variation time) and determines the stop symbol, the main CPU transmits the success / failure information to the display control device 10 to determine the variation pattern. The type is sent as a command, the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol as stop commands are transmitted, and the acquired numerical value for setting the countdown time is transmitted.

  When the display control device 10 receives the success / failure information and the variation pattern type command, the display control device 10 starts symbol variation of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol. In addition, the display control apparatus 10 selects a symbol variation timing (variation speed switching timing, symbol fluctuation variation start timing, etc.), character selection, or a notice (a jackpot notice or a reach notice) corresponding to the type of the variation pattern. When selection is made and further a stop symbol command of the left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol is received, the stop symbol of the left symbol, right symbol, and middle symbol corresponding to them is determined. In addition, when the stop symbol commanded to the display control device 10 is a reach symbol, reach occurs.

  Further, upon receiving the acquired numerical value for setting the countdown time, the display CPU sets the countdown time shown in FIG. 9 based on the transmitted acquired numerical value for setting the countdown time (any value from 0 to 14). The table determines the countdown time and the symbol variation display pattern at the countdown time.

  On the other hand, when the next game process is performed, the main CPU determines that the determination process of whether or not the symbol variation can be started as a result of the symbol variation following the processing of step S01 to step S06 is false, and step S29. Then, step S29 is determined to be true, and the process proceeds to step S30 to monitor whether or not the variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern has elapsed (step S30). If the variation time has not elapsed, the main CPU ends the game process and returns to the main routine.

  When the main CPU determines that the variation time has elapsed, the main CPU transmits a symbol stop command to the display CPU (step S31), and determines whether or not the big hit is made (whether or not the big hit flag is set). It discriminate | determines (step S32). If the game is a big hit, the big hit game process in step S32 is performed. If the big hit is not, the game process ends and the process returns to the main routine. Note that the jackpot process is substantially the same as the conventional process and is not directly related to the gist of the present invention, so the description thereof is omitted.

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

  When the acquired numerical value for setting the countdown time is 0 to 9, the countdown time is not set. Therefore, the pattern variation mode 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 symbol is temporarily stopped twice. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a variation display mode of symbols in the special symbol display device 2 when the reach is not generated, the countdown time is 10 seconds, and the symbol is paused twice. Changes in the left symbol (first symbol), right symbol (second symbol), middle symbol (third symbol) are started, the left symbol stops at “1” at a predetermined timing, and after the left symbol stops At the timing, the right symbol stops at “4”, and after the right symbol stops, the countdown time “10 seconds” is displayed at the upper part of the screen at a predetermined timing. 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 period from the time when the countdown time is displayed. Decrease the countdown time display by 1 second.

  When a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses from the time when the countdown time is displayed, the middle symbol stops at “5”, and at this time, the first pause is made. The special symbol “154” is stopped and displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds), and the left, right, and middle symbols are changed again when the predetermined time elapses. The left, right, and middle symbols stop at “367” when a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses from the time when the left, right, and middle symbols re-variate, and at this point, the second pause is made. The special symbol “367” is stopped and displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds), and the left, right, and middle symbols are changed again when the predetermined time elapses. When a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses from the time when the left, right, and middle symbols change again, the countdown time display becomes “0 seconds”, the set countdown time has elapsed, and the left, right, and middle symbols are “ 762 "is determined by the off-set symbol. In this example, in order to simplify the description, the end timing of the variation time based on the variation pattern D and the end timing of the countdown time are set to 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 variation display mode of the symbols in the special symbol display device 2 in this case is the case where the reach does not occur and is the same as the case where the acquired numerical value for setting the countdown time is 10.

  In the case where the reach does not occur and the acquired numerical value for setting the countdown time is 12, the countdown time is set to 15 seconds and the symbol is temporarily stopped three times. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a variation display mode of symbols in the special symbol display device 2 when the reach is not generated, the countdown time is set to 15 seconds, and the symbol pause is set to three times. The left symbol, right symbol, and middle symbol start to change, 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, The countdown time “15 seconds” is displayed at the upper part of the screen at a predetermined timing after the stop. As described above, the countdown time display is decreased by 1 second every 1 second.

  When a predetermined time (for example, 6 seconds) elapses from the time when the countdown time is displayed, the middle symbol stops at “5”, and at this time, the first pause is made. The special symbol “154” is stopped and displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds), and the left, right, and middle symbols are changed again when the predetermined time elapses. The left, right, and middle symbols stop at “367” when a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed from the time when the left, right, and middle symbols re-variate, and at this point, the second pause is made. The special symbol “367” is stopped and displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), and the left, right, and middle symbols are changed again when the predetermined time elapses. The left, right, and middle symbols stop at “762” when a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed since the left, right, and middle symbols re-variate, and at this point in time, the third pause is made. The special symbol “762” is stopped and displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), and the left, right, and middle symbols are changed again when the predetermined time elapses. When a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed since the third re-variation of the left, right, and middle symbols, the countdown time display becomes “0 seconds”, the set countdown time has elapsed, and the left, right, and middle The symbol is “984” and the final symbol is confirmed. Also in this example, for the sake of brevity, the end timing of the variation time based on the variation 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 13 and 14, the countdown time is set to 20 seconds and the symbol is paused to 4 times. In this case, the variation display mode of the symbol in the special symbol display device 2 is omitted because it only increases the countdown time and the number of symbol pauses.

  Next, a variation display mode of 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 a time within the range of the fluctuation time determined by the fluctuation pattern. Further, in the following description, for the sake of brevity, the end timing of the variation time based on each variation pattern is the same as the end timing of the countdown time.

  When reach occurs and the acquired numerical value for setting the countdown time is 0 to 9, the countdown time is not set. When reach occurs 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, reach occurs at the first pause.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a variation display mode of symbols in the special symbol display device 2 when reach is generated, the countdown time is set to 10 seconds, and the symbol is paused twice. The left symbol, right symbol, and middle symbol start to change, and the left symbol stops at “1” at a predetermined timing. After the left symbol stops, the right symbol stops at a predetermined timing, causing a reach. The countdown time “10 seconds” is displayed at the upper part of the screen at a predetermined timing after the right symbol is stopped. As described above, the countdown time display is decreased by 1 second every 1 second.

  When a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed from the time when the countdown time is displayed, the middle symbol stops at “6”. At this point, the first symbol is paused, and the reach failure symbol “161” is displayed for a predetermined time ( For example, the display is stopped for 2 seconds, and only the middle symbol is changed again when the predetermined time elapses. When reaching reach, the reach eyes (left symbol and right symbol) are stopped and only the middle symbol is changed again. When a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed since the first re-variation of the middle symbol, the middle symbol stops at “8”, and at this point, the second pause is made. The reach loss symbol “181” is stopped and displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds), and only the middle symbol is changed again when the predetermined time elapses. When a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed since the second re-variation of the middle symbol, the countdown time display becomes “0 seconds”, the set countdown time has elapsed, and the middle symbol stops at “A”. The reach-removed symbol “1A1” is confirmed. In the case of a big hit, the special symbol “181” for which the second temporary suspension is lost is stopped and displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), and only the middle symbol is changed again when the predetermined time elapses. When a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed since the second re-variation of the middle symbol, the countdown time display becomes “0 seconds”, the set countdown time has elapsed, and the middle symbol stops at “1”. The big hit symbol “111” is confirmed.

  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. Reach occurs at the second pause.

  FIG. 13 shows a case in which the reach is generated, the countdown time is 10 seconds, the symbol is temporarily stopped twice, and the symbol is displayed in the special symbol display device 2 when reach is generated by the second pause. It is a figure which shows a fluctuation | variation display mode. The left symbol, right symbol, and middle symbol start to change, 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, The countdown time “10 seconds” is displayed at the upper part of the screen at a predetermined timing after the stop. As described above, the countdown time display is decreased by 1 second every 1 second.

  When a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed from the time when the countdown time is displayed, the middle symbol stops at “5”, and at this point, the first pause is made. 1 second), the left, right and middle symbols re-variate when the predetermined time has elapsed. When a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has passed since the first re-variation of the symbol, the left, right, and middle symbols stop at “363”, and at this point, the second pause is generated and reach occurs. . The reach-removed symbol “363” is stopped and displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), and only the middle symbol is changed again when the predetermined time elapses. When a predetermined time (for example, 6 seconds) has elapsed since the second re-variation of the middle symbol, the countdown time display becomes “0 seconds”, the set countdown time has elapsed, and the middle symbol stops at “8”. The reach-removed symbol “383” is confirmed. In the case of a big hit, the countdown time display becomes “0 seconds” when the predetermined time (for example, 6 seconds) has elapsed since the second re-variation of the middle symbol, and the set countdown time has elapsed. The symbol stops at “3” and is confirmed with the jackpot symbol “333”.

  When reach occurs and the acquired numerical value for setting the countdown time is 12, the countdown time is set to 15 seconds and the symbol is temporarily stopped three times. Reach occurs at the second pause.

  FIG. 14 shows a case in which the reach is generated, the countdown time is set to 15 seconds, the symbol is paused three times, and the symbol is displayed in the special symbol display device 2 when the second pause is reached. It is a figure which shows a fluctuation | variation display mode. The left symbol, right symbol, and middle symbol start to change, 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, The countdown time “15 seconds” is displayed at the upper part of the screen at a predetermined timing after the stop. As described above, the countdown time display is decreased by 1 second every 1 second.

  When a predetermined time (for example, 6 seconds) has elapsed since the countdown time is displayed, the middle symbol stops at “5”. At this point, the first symbol is paused, and the off symbol “154” is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds), and the left, right, and middle symbols re-variate when the predetermined time has elapsed. When a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has passed since the first re-variation of the symbol, the left, right, and middle symbols stop at “363”, and at this point, the second pause is generated and reach occurs. . The reach-removed symbol “363” is stopped and displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), and only the middle symbol is changed again when the predetermined time elapses. When a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed since the second re-variation of the middle symbol, the middle symbol stops at “8”, and at this point, the third pause is made. The reach-removed symbol “383” is stopped and displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), and only the middle symbol is changed again when the predetermined time elapses. When a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has passed since the third re-variation of the middle symbol, the countdown time display becomes “0 seconds”, the set countdown time has elapsed, and the middle symbol stops at “1”. The reach-removed symbol “313” is confirmed. In the case of a big hit, the countdown time display becomes “0 seconds” when a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed since the third re-variation of the middle symbol, and the set countdown time has elapsed. The symbol stops at “3” and is confirmed with the jackpot symbol “333”.

  When reach occurs and the acquired numerical value for setting the countdown time is 13, the countdown time is set to 20 seconds, and the design pause is set to 4 times. Reach occurs at the fourth pause.

  FIG. 15 shows an example of a design in the special symbol display device 2 when a reach is generated, the countdown time is set to 20 seconds, the design pause is set to 4 times, and the reach is generated by the fourth pause. It is a figure which shows a fluctuation | variation display mode. The left symbol, right symbol, and middle symbol start to change, 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, The countdown time “20 seconds” is displayed at the upper part of the screen at a predetermined timing after the stop. As described above, the countdown time display is decreased by 1 second every 1 second.

  When a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed from the time when the countdown time is displayed, the middle symbol stops at “5”. At this point, the first symbol is paused, and the off symbol “154” has a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), the left, right and middle symbols re-variate when the predetermined time has elapsed. When a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has passed since the first re-variation of the symbol, the left, right, and middle symbols stop at “36A”, and at this point, the second pause is made, and the off symbol “36A” Is stopped for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds), and the left, right, and middle symbols re-variate when the predetermined time elapses.

  When a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed since the second re-variation of the symbol, the left, right, and middle symbols stop at “783”, and at this point, the third pause is made, and the off symbol “783” Is stopped for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds), and the left, right, and middle symbols re-variate when the predetermined time elapses. When a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed since the third re-variation of the symbol, the left, right, and middle symbols stop at “717”, and at this point, the fourth pause is generated and reach occurs. . The reach loss symbol “717” is stopped and displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), and only the middle symbol is changed again when the predetermined time elapses. When a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed since the fourth re-variation of the middle symbol, the countdown time display becomes “0 seconds”, the set countdown time has elapsed, and the middle symbol stops at “5”. The reach-removed symbol “757” is confirmed. In the case of a big hit, when a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed since the fourth re-variation of the middle symbol, the countdown time display becomes “0 seconds”, the set countdown time has elapsed, The symbol stops at “7” and is confirmed with the jackpot symbol “777”.

  When reach occurs and the acquired numerical value for setting the countdown time is 14, the countdown time is set to 20 seconds and the symbol pause is set to 4 times. Then, reach occurs at the first pause.

  FIG. 16 shows a case in which the reach is generated, the countdown time is set to 20 seconds, the symbol is paused four times, and the symbol is displayed in the special symbol display device 2 when the first pause is reached. It is a figure which shows a fluctuation | variation display mode. The left symbol, right symbol, and middle symbol change starts, 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 reach occurs. The countdown time “20 seconds” is displayed at the upper part of the screen at a predetermined timing after the right symbol stops. As described above, the countdown time display is decreased by 1 second every 1 second.

  When a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed from the time when the countdown time is displayed, the middle symbol stops at “5”, and at this point, the first pause is made, and the reach failure symbol “757” is stopped for a predetermined time ( For example, the display is stopped for 1 second, and only the middle symbol is changed again when the predetermined time has elapsed. When a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed since the first re-variation of the middle symbol, the middle symbol stops at “4”. At this point, the second symbol is paused, and the reach loss symbol “747” is predetermined. Time (for example, 2 seconds) is stopped and displayed, and when the predetermined time elapses, only the middle symbol changes again.

  When a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed since the second re-variation of the middle symbol, the left, right, and middle symbols stop at “2”. At this point, the third pause is made, and the reach “ “727” is stopped and displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds), and only the middle symbol is changed again when the predetermined time elapses. When a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed since the third re-variation of the middle symbol, the middle symbol stops at “9”, and at this point, the fourth pause is made. The reach loss symbol “797” is stopped and displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), and only the middle symbol is changed again when the predetermined time elapses. When a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed since the fourth re-variation of the middle symbol, the countdown time display becomes “0 seconds”, the set countdown time has elapsed, and the middle symbol stops at “5”. The reach-removed symbol “757” is confirmed. In the case of a big hit, when a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed since the fourth re-variation of the middle symbol, the countdown time display becomes “0 seconds”, the set countdown time has elapsed, The symbol stops at “7” and is confirmed with the jackpot symbol “777”.

  In each of the above-described symbol variation examples, when the jackpot is reached, the jackpot symbol is stopped for the first time at the end timing of the countdown time. However, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, it is possible to temporarily stop at the big hit symbol within the countdown time and re-variate the left, right, and middle symbols.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a variation display mode of a symbol in the special symbol display device 2 in a case where the symbol is temporarily stopped within the countdown time and the left, right, and middle symbols are re-variable. The left symbol, right symbol, and middle symbol start to change, and the left symbol stops at “1” at a predetermined timing. After the left symbol stops, the right symbol stops at a predetermined timing, causing a reach. The countdown time “10 seconds” is displayed at the upper part of the screen at a predetermined timing after the right symbol is stopped. As described above, the countdown time display is decreased by 1 second every 1 second.

  When a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed from the time when the countdown time is displayed, the middle symbol stops at “5”, and at this point, the first pause is made, and the reach failure symbol “151” is stopped for a predetermined time ( For example, the display is stopped for 2 seconds, and only the middle symbol is changed again when the predetermined time elapses. When a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed since the first re-variation of the middle symbol, the middle symbol stops at “1”, and the big hit symbol “111” pauses for the second time. The jackpot symbol “111” is, for example, a jackpot symbol that does not cause a probability change in a gaming machine that performs a probability change. The jackpot 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 re-variate (all symbols vary). When a predetermined time (for example, 4 seconds) has elapsed since the time of all symbol changes, the countdown time display becomes “0 seconds”, the set countdown time has elapsed, and the left, right, and middle symbols are confirmed with the jackpot symbol “777”. To do. The jackpot symbol “777” is, for example, a jackpot symbol that causes a probability change in a gaming machine that performs a probability change.

  In addition, in each example of the symbol variation described above, when the left, right, and middle symbols suspended within the countdown time do not reach, all the symbols of the left, right, and middle symbols are re-variable. It is not limited. That is, when the left, right, and middle symbols that are paused within the countdown time are not reached, the left, right, and middle symbols may be individually re-variable.

  FIG. 18 shows changes in symbols in the special symbol display device 2 when the left, right, and middle symbols paused within the countdown time are not reached, and the left, right, and middle symbols are individually re-variable. It is a figure which shows a display mode. The left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol start to change, the left symbol stops at “7” at a predetermined timing, and the countdown time “10 seconds” is displayed at the predetermined timing after the left symbol stops. As described above, the countdown time display is decreased by 1 second every 1 second. When a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses from the time when the countdown time is displayed, the right symbol stops at “1”, and at this time, the first pause is made. The stopped state of the right symbol is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds). When the predetermined time elapses, the right symbol changes again. When a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed from the time of the right symbol's re-variation, the right symbol stops at “7” and reach occurs, and a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed since the right symbol stopped. At that time, the middle symbol stops at “6”, and at this point, the second pause is made. The reach loss symbol “767” is stopped and displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), and only the middle symbol is changed again when the predetermined time elapses. When a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed from the time of re-variation of the middle symbol, the countdown time display becomes “0 seconds”, the set countdown time has elapsed, the middle symbol stops at “7”, and the big hit symbol Confirm with “777”.

  In each of the above-described symbol variation examples, as shown in FIG. 19A, the variation time end timing and countdown time end timing in the relationship between the symbol variation time and the countdown time set based on the variation pattern. Are the same timing, but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, as shown in FIG. 19 (b), the present invention is established even when the countdown time ends before the end of the variable time. In this case, the countdown time display may be erased from the screen according to the end timing of the countdown time, or the countdown time display may remain displayed until the end of the variable time.

  As a modified embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 20, when the reach occurs within the countdown time, when the changing symbol (medium symbol) stops at a specific symbol (for example, skull), Even if the countdown time remains (even if the countdown time has not expired) and the variation time remains, the revariation may be completed at that time. In this case, the symbols for the left, middle and right symbols are determined when a symbol stop command is received later after the end of symbol re-variation.

  While the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention sets a countdown time within a symbol variation time and provides a plurality of points (stop timing) for temporarily stopping the symbol within the countdown time, The progress of the countdown time is displayed on the screen to the player, and by this effect display, even if the changing symbol is not reached or the reach is lost, it will be re-executed once again in the reach state. It is intended to give a sense of expectation that it will fluctuate and to excite the excitement of the game.

The front view of the game board surface arranged by the pachinko game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention Block diagram of the main part of the control system deployed in the pachinko gaming machine of the embodiment The flowchart which shows the main routine of the process which main CPU of the main control apparatus in the pachinko game machine of embodiment performs Flow chart of game processing executed by main CPU same as above Continuation of the flowchart in FIG. Continuation of the flowchart in FIG. Continuation of the flowchart in FIG. The figure which shows the predetermined | prescribed acquired value storage area in which each counter value acquired corresponding to the value (0-3) of a start winning counter is stored. The figure which shows the relationship between the acquisition numerical value of the counter for countdown time setting, the countdown time determined, and the fluctuation display mode in that case in a table format The figure which shows the one-variable display mode of the symbol in the special symbol display device when the reach is not generated, the countdown time is set to 10 seconds, and the symbol is paused twice. The figure which shows the one-variable display mode of the symbol in the special symbol display device when the reach is not generated, the countdown time is set to 15 seconds, and the symbol pause is set to 3 times. The figure which shows the variation display mode of the symbol in the special symbol display device when the reach is generated, the countdown time is set to 10 seconds, and the symbol is paused twice. In the case of reach, when the countdown time is set to 10 seconds and the design pause is set to 2 times, and the reach is generated at the second pause, the design change display mode of the special design display device is shown. Figure In the case of reach, when the countdown time is set to 15 seconds and the design pause is set to 3 times, and the reach is caused by the second pause, the special symbol display device shows a variation display mode of the design. Figure In the case of reach, when the countdown time is set to 20 seconds, and the symbol pause is set to 4 times, and the reach is generated at the 4th pause, the symbol variation display mode in the special symbol display device is shown. Figure In the case where a reach is generated, 20 seconds as a countdown time, and the symbol pause is set to 4 times, and the variation display mode of the symbol in the special symbol display device when the reach is generated at the first pause is shown. Figure The figure which shows the variation display aspect of the symbol in the special symbol display apparatus at the time of setting it as the structure which pauses with a big hit symbol within countdown time, and changes the left, right, and middle symbols again. The figure which shows the variation display mode of the symbol in the special symbol display device when the left, right and middle symbols that are paused within the countdown time are not reached, and the left, right, and middle symbols are individually re-variable. The figure showing the relationship between the end timing of the symbol variation time and the end timing of the countdown time in the embodiment A diagram showing a configuration in which, when a reach occurs within the countdown time and the changing symbol stops at a specific symbol, the variation ends at that point

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game board surface 2 Symbol display device 3 Symbol display unit 4 Ordinary electric accessory 5 Variable winning opening 6 Variable winning device 7 Opening and closing door 8 Large winning opening 9 Main controller 10 Display controller 11 Voice controller 12 Lamp controller 13 Prize ball Control device 14 Switch input circuit 15 Driver 16 Solenoid 17 Speaker

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In the gaming machine that causes the symbol display unit to variably stop based on the start winning prize, and allows the player to recognize the granting of the privilege by the predetermined display mode,
Production setting means capable of setting the number of times that the symbol variation is temporarily suspended within the period from the symbol variation start time to the symbol variation end time, and the count number when the countdown display is performed within the same period. ,
By performing a countdown display corresponding to the count number set by the effect setting means on the symbol display unit, every time the countdown display is counted down, the remaining effect time during which the countdown display can be performed is performed. Count production means capable of notifying that the number is decreasing,
The symbol control means capable of executing the stop of the symbol for the number of times of the pause and the re-variation of the symbol after the stop of the symbol during an effect time during which the count display unit can perform a countdown display on the symbol display unit. And
The symbol control means
Stop control means for controlling the stop of the symbol for the number of times of the pause so that a display mode different from the predetermined display mode appears ; and
Re-variation control that can be executed so that the re-variation of the symbol in a state in which the symbol is stopped with a display mode different from the predetermined display mode by the stop control unit is matched with the timing at which the count-down display by the count effect unit occurs means
Gaming machine characterized in that it comprises a. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the symbol variation in the symbol display unit is a variation of a plurality of symbol strings. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the symbol display unit is provided as a liquid crystal display device.

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