JP2005073891A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can enhance the interests in a player by varying the stop timing of reels. <P>SOLUTION: The slot machine 1 has reels 3L, 3C and 3R for variably displaying figures of a plurality of kinds necessary for games and a main control circuit 71 which determines figures stopping along a prize winning line 8 per reel based on random number values sampled at each game to control the stop of the variable display operation of the reels 3L, 3C and 3R based on the results. The main control circuit 71 of the slot machine 1 has the function of controlling the stop of the variable display operation of more than two reels for variably displaying more than two figures so that any more than two figures making up a combination of the figures under a prescribed display mode are stopped simultaneously along the prize winning line 8 when the combination of the figures stopping along the prize winning line 8 presents a prescribed display aspect. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine, a pachislot, and a video poker comprising a plurality of variable display devices for variable display of a plurality of types of symbols necessary for a game and a control means such as a microcomputer for stopping and controlling the plurality of variable display devices It relates to other gaming machines.

  Conventionally, there is, for example, a slot machine as this type of gaming machine. The slot machine game is started by inserting coins into the slot machine or betting coins on the slot machine within the range of the number of credited coins and operating the start lever or spin button by the player. When a slot machine game is started, a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols drawn on the surface start to rotate, and then each reel stops in a predetermined order, and one game is completed. .

Here, in a conventional gaming machine, a plurality of rotating reels are sequentially stopped (for example, stopped in order from the left reel), and all the reels are left except for some of the plurality of reels. When the stop mode in the case of the stop is a so-called reach state, the player's expectation is amplified by performing reach effects such as light emission of a lamp having a different pattern from the normal state or display of a display device which is not normally observed. Those are generally well known (for example, see Patent Document 1).
JP 2003-62177 A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine described above, the timing at which each reel stops until reaching the reach state and the order in which the reels stop are always constant, so that there is a possibility that the game is not interesting and tired of the game.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of changing the reel stop timing and enhancing the interest of the player.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention provides the following.

  (1) A plurality of variable display devices (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R described later) that display a plurality of types of symbols necessary for a game, and a predetermined line (for example, a random number value sampled for each game) , Stop symbol determining means (for example, main control circuit 71, probability lottery table, processing in step S3 in FIG. 18 described later) for determining for each variable display device a symbol to be stopped along the pay line 8 (described later), Stop control means (for example, main control circuit 71 described later, steps S5 to S7, S9, and S10 in FIG. 18) for stopping and controlling the variable display operations of the plurality of variable display devices based on the determination result by the stop symbol determining means. ), Wherein the stop control means has a predetermined combination of symbols that stop along a predetermined line determined by the stop symbol determination means. When it becomes a display mode (for example, “map 1-map 2-any” described later), any two or more symbols constituting the combination of the symbols of the predetermined display mode are simultaneously stopped along a predetermined line. As described above, the gaming machine has a function of stopping and controlling the variation display operation of the two or more variation display devices that variably display the two or more symbols.

  According to the invention described in (1), the stop control means displays two or more symbols so that any two or more symbols constituting a combination of symbols in a predetermined display mode are simultaneously stopped along a predetermined line. The variable display operation of two or more variable display devices that perform variable display is controlled to stop. In other words, the stop control means controls the stop of the variable display device so that the symbols of the predetermined display mode, for example, the symbols constituting the reach state in the reach state, are stopped at the same time, so that the player has a sense of expectation. be able to. Also, the stop control means controls the display of the variable display device differently from the normal stop order of the variable display device, for example, the stop order that stops in order from the left. It is possible to increase the interest of the player in the game.

  (2) In the gaming machine according to (1), when a combination of symbols that stops along a predetermined line determined by the stop symbol determining means is in a predetermined display mode, according to the predetermined display mode , Simultaneous stop symbol selection lottery means for selecting any two or more symbols constituting a combination of symbols of the predetermined display mode by lottery (main control circuit 71 described later, simultaneous stop symbol selection lottery table shown in FIG. 12, 18), and the stop control means selects the simultaneous stop symbols so that two or more symbols selected by the simultaneous stop symbol selection lottery means stop simultaneously along a predetermined line. A gaming machine having a function of stopping and controlling a variation display operation of two or more variation display devices that variably display two or more symbols selected by a lottery means.

  According to the invention described in (2), when a combination of symbols to be stopped along a predetermined line determined by the stop symbol determining means is in a predetermined display mode, the combination is stopped simultaneously according to the predetermined display mode. Since the combination of two or more variable display devices is different, it is possible to concentrate the player on the game and pay more attention to the game by paying attention to the combination of the variable display devices that stop simultaneously. it can.

  (3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2), a combination of symbols that stop along a predetermined line determined by the stop symbol determining means has a specific display mode (for example, “Map 1 described later” -Map 2-Map 3 ") on the condition that a secondary game (for example, a bonus game described later) for giving a specific profit to the player is started. Circuit 71, the process of step S14 in FIG. 19), and the two or more symbols so that any two or more symbols constituting the combination of symbols of the specific display mode stop simultaneously along a predetermined line When the variation display operation of two or more variation display devices that variably display is controlled to stop, there is a possibility that a secondary game in which a specific benefit is given to the player by the secondary game start means is started. Higher Gaming machine, characterized in that there.

  According to the invention described in (3), when any two or more symbols constituting a combination of symbols in a specific display mode are simultaneously stopped along a predetermined line, a specific benefit is given to the player. There is a high possibility that a secondary game will be started. In other words, it is possible for the player to recognize that the possibility that the secondary game will be started by stopping the unusual display device different from normal, so that the player's sense of expectation is further increased. It can be further enhanced.

  According to the present invention, the stop control means (for example, the main control circuit 71 described later, the processing in steps S5 to S7, S9, and S10 in FIG. 18) is any two or more constituting a combination of symbols in a predetermined display mode. The variable display operation of two or more variable display devices that display two or more symbols in a variable manner is controlled so as to stop simultaneously along the predetermined line. In other words, the stop control means controls the stop of the variable display device so that the symbols of the predetermined display mode, for example, the symbols constituting the reach state in the reach state, are stopped at the same time, so that the player has a sense of expectation. be able to. Also, the stop control means controls the display of the variable display device differently from the normal stop order of the variable display device, for example, the stop order that stops in order from the left. It is possible to increase the interest of the player in the game.

  Below, an example of a suitable embodiment of the present invention is explained based on a drawing.

  In addition, coins, medals or tokens are generally used as game media used in this gaming machine, but the following description will be made assuming that coins are used.

[Composition of gaming machine]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a slot machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  A main display 5 is formed on the lower front surface of the housing 2 forming the entire slot machine 1, and vertically long rectangular display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are provided at the center thereof. One pay line 8 is written in the center of each display window 4L, 4C, 4R.

  Inside the cabinet 2 formed in the front of the slot machine 1, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R each having a symbol row constituted by a plurality of types of symbols on each outer peripheral surface are rotatably arranged in a horizontal row. It is provided and forms a variable display device. The design of each reel can be observed through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

  Under the casing 2 of the slot machine 1, a main display 5 for digitally displaying a slot game and a bonus game (the slot game and the bonus game will be described later) is provided on the front surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. It has been. In addition, a second display 6 for digitally displaying the bonus game is provided on the upper side of the housing 2. The type of the main display 5 and the second display 6 is an LCD. The main display 5 and the second display 6 will be described later.

  In this embodiment, the main display 5 and the second display 6 of the slot machine 1 are LCDs and only one is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the main display 5 and the second display 6 are used. As the type of CRT, a CRT, a plasma display, or the like may be used. Moreover, you may comprise using one or more types of display apparatuses.

  In a normal game (slot game), the player bets on one game with the PAID meter 7 on the display area 5a of the main display 5 and on the upper side of the display window 4L. A BET meter 9 for displaying the number of coins is displayed. A CREDIT meter 10 indicating the number of coins currently stored is displayed on the display area 5a of the main display 5 and above the display window 4R.

  A control panel 11 located below the main display 5 is provided with a coin insertion slot 12 for a player to insert coins.

  Further, the control panel 11 is provided with a spin switch 15 for starting the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Furthermore, the control panel 11 is provided with an error switch 13, a help switch 14, a cashout switch 16, a BET switch 17, a maximum BET spin switch 18, and a repeat BET spin switch 19.

  The error switch 13 is a switch for calling up a store clerk in the game hall by turning on the error lamp 23 on the ceiling portion of the housing 2 by being pressed when a failure occurs in the slot machine 1.

  The help switch 14 is a switch for displaying an explanatory note on the second display 6 when there is an unclear point in the game method of the slot machine 1 or the contents of a bonus game described later.

  The cashout switch 16 is a switch used to pay out the stored coins from the coin payout exit 20 to the coin tray 21.

  The BET switch 17 is a switch used when a stored coin is bet on a game. When the BET switch 17 is pressed once, one coin is bet. The number of coins bet on a single game is referred to as “BET number”.

  The maximum BET spin switch 18 can bet the maximum number of coins (for example, 4) that can be bet on one game by one pressing operation, and can bet on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. It is a switch for starting rotation.

  The repeat BET spin switch 19 is a switch for starting the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R while being able to bet coins of the previous BET number on the game by being pressed.

  In addition, on the upper side of the coin tray 21 that serves as a tray for the coins to be paid out, there is a sound transmission through which the sound emitted from the speaker 43 (see FIG. 7) housed in the housing 2 is emitted to the outside of the housing 2. A mouth 22 is provided.

[Main display and second display]
The structure of the main display 5 will be described with reference to FIG.

  A main display 5 is provided below the casing 2 of the slot machine 1, and a second display 6 is provided above the casing 2 of the slot machine 1.

  FIG. 2 is a view showing a cross section of the main display 5 together with the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The main display 5 includes a picture sheet 53 made of a transparent film material on which various pictures are printed, a liquid crystal display device 54 using a transparent liquid crystal display device in which pixel electrodes and the like are arranged, And the light-guide plate 33 is laminated | stacked and comprised. A touch panel 51 for detecting a coordinate position touched by the player is disposed on the front surface.

  Further, above and below the liquid crystal display device 54, liquid crystal backlights 292 and 293 are provided as illumination of the liquid crystal display device 54. When the liquid crystal backlights 292 and 293 are turned on, the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 54 is clearly visible to the player.

  Symbol illumination lamps 57, 58 for illuminating symbols on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided on the inner surface side upper portion and lower portion of the main display 5. Since the symbol illumination lamps 57 and 58 are controlled to be turned on when power is supplied, the symbols on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R can be clearly seen. The symbol illumination lamps 57, 58 mainly employ cold cathode fluorescent lamps, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  The symbols drawn on the pattern sheet 53 are always visible to the player regardless of the effect control state of the slot machine 1. The liquid crystal display device 54 is a display area for image effects in a bonus game as well as a slot game described later.

  In the vicinity of the front surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, there is provided a lamp housing 62 fitted with a reel back lamp (not shown) that is lit to make the symbols easily visible.

  FIG. 3 shows a cross-sectional view of the second display 6. Similar to the main display 5, the second display 6 has a structure in which a pattern sheet 63, a liquid crystal display device 64, and a light guide plate 67 are laminated on the inner surface side of the transparent acrylic plate 65. Liquid crystal backlights 296 and 297 are provided above and below the liquid crystal display device 64. Since no reel is provided behind the second display 6, no symbol illumination lamp is installed.

[Symbols]
FIG. 4 shows a symbol row in which a plurality of types of symbols represented on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. The symbol row is composed of a plurality of types of symbols arranged at odd positions and a plurality of “blanks” (blanks) arranged at even positions. Each symbol and each “blank” is assigned a code number of “01” to “22”, and is stored (stored) in a ROM 122 (see FIG. 7) described later as a data table. On each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, “WILD” (design 91) with “WILD”, “1BAR” (design 92) with one “BAR”, and two “BAR” are written. "2BAR" (symbol 93), "3BAR" (symbol 94) with three 'BARs ", and" red 7 "(symbol 95) with red' 7 'in numbers A part of the map is drawn on the reel 3L (Map 1) (symbol 96), and a part of the map is drawn on the reel 3C. Constructed "Map 2" (symbol 97), a condor is drawn on a part of the map, and "Map 3" (symbol 98) composing one map pattern with "Map 1" and "Map 2" symbols The design of is described.

  FIG. 5 shows a payout table displayed on the second display 6 during a normal game (slot game). The payout table shows how many coins are paid out for winning.

  There are two types of game form states in this embodiment, a slot game and a bonus game. The slot game is a game including the following procedure. That is, after the coin is bet by the pressing operation of the BET switch 17, the spin switch 15 is pressed, or the maximum BET spin switch 18 or the repeat BET spin switch 19 is pressed, so that the reels 3L, 3L, 3C and 3R start to rotate, and after a predetermined time, the reels 3L, 3C and 3R are stopped in this order in principle. When the combination of symbols arranged along the winning line 8 is a predetermined combination, that is, when a winning is achieved, a coin is awarded to the player.

  On the other hand, a bonus game is a game that occurs when a combination of specific symbols, for example, “Map 1 -Map 2 -Map 3”, is arranged along a winning line at the time of a slot game. It is a game that gives an opportunity for coins (specific profits) to be given to a player. In the following, “symbol 1—symbol 2—symbol 3”, “symbol 1”, “symbol 2”, “symbol 3” are placed on the winning line 8 in the center of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, respectively. Means if you stop along.

  In the slot game, an aspect when the combination of symbols arranged along the winning line 8 becomes a predetermined combination will be described with reference to FIG. The combination of symbols arranged along the winning line 8 when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are all stopped in the slot game is determined by a “probability lottery table” to be described later and the extracted random number.

  As shown in FIG. 5, if any one of “1BAR”, “2BAR”, and “3BAR” is aligned along the winning line 8 when all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, the type of “BAR” is displayed. Regardless of the order of arrangement, if one coin is bet, five coins, if two coins are bet, ten coins, three or four coins are bet If it is, 15 coins are paid out, that is, a payout is given.

  In addition, when three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped and three "1BAR" are arranged along the pay line 8, if one coin is bet, ten coins and two coins are bet. If 20 coins, 3 or 4 coins are bet, 30 coins are paid out, that is, a payout is given.

  In addition, when three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped and three "2BAR" symbols are lined up along the pay line 8, if one coin is bet, 20 coins, 2 coins When betting, 40 coins, 3 or 4 coins are bet, 60 coins are paid out, that is, a payout is given.

  In addition, when three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped and three "3BAR" symbols are lined up along the pay line 8, if one coin is bet, 40 coins, two coins When 80 bets are placed, when 3 or 4 coins are bet, 120 coins are paid out, that is, a payout is given.

  Also, if all three “Red 7” symbols are lined up along the pay line 8 when all of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, 50 coins, 2 coins if one coin is bet. Is bet, 100 coins, 3 or 4 coins are bet, and 200 coins are paid out, that is, a payout is given.

  When three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped and three "WILD" lines up along the pay line 8, when one coin is bet, 100 coins and two coins are bet. If 200 coins, 3 or 4 coins are bet, 400 coins are paid out, that is, a payout is given. “WILD” has an alternative function for each of the symbols “1BAR”, “2BAR”, “3BAR”, and “Red 7” described above. For example, a symbol combination of “1BAR-1BAR-WILD” becomes a winning combination of “1BAR-1BAR-1BAR”, that is, a winning combination of “1BAR”, by replacing “1BAR” with “WILD”.

  Further, as described above, when “Map 1−Map 2−Map 3” are arranged along the pay line 8 when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, 200 coins are betted when one coin is bet. Coins, 2 coins bet, 400 coins, 3 or 4 coins bet, 1,000 coins are paid out and then the game state By shifting from the slot game to the bonus game, the player is given an opportunity to give a specific profit. In other words, in a bonus game, a player may be given a higher payout coin than a slot game by playing a predetermined game. The bonus game will be described in detail later.

[Probability lottery table]
Next, the probability lottery table for the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described with reference to FIG. The probability lottery table is a table referred to when determining symbols arranged along the pay line 8 when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped in the slot game.

  FIG. 6 shows each reel for determining the symbols arranged along the winning line 8 when all the coins are betted, and when the so-called BET number is “4”, all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. The probability lottery table for 3L, 3C, 3R is shown. Although not shown here, there is also a probability lottery table when the number of BETs is “1” to “3”.

  In each probability lottery table, a range of random numbers for determining a symbol that stops along the winning line 8 when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped is shown for each symbol. A specific method for determining the symbols to be stopped along the winning line 8 by lottery is as follows. The CPU 121 obtains a random value (integer) for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R extracted from a predetermined random number range (for example, a range of “0” to “255”) and the “probability lottery table” shown in FIG. With reference to the design, it is determined which design random number range the extracted random value is, and the design to stop on the winning line 8 is determined. For example, if the random numbers extracted to determine the symbols arranged along the winning line 8 when the left reel 3L is stopped are within the range of “116” to “170”, the winning line 8 is displayed when the left reel 3L is stopped. The symbols arranged along the line are “2BAR”.

  In the present embodiment, lottery is performed for each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and symbols arranged along the winning line 8 are determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the winning symbol (internal) The winning combination) may be determined by lottery, and the symbol to be stopped on the winning line 8 may be determined based on the determined winning symbol. That is, it may be a gaming machine provided with an internal winning combination determining means based on a random value sampled for each game.

[Configuration of control unit of slot machine]
7 is based on a main control circuit 71 for controlling game processing operations in the slot machine 1, peripheral devices (actuators) electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71. A circuit configuration including a main display 5 and a sub-control circuit 171 for controlling the second display 6 is shown.

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 120 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added to a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 120 includes a CPU 121 that performs a control operation according to a preset program, and a ROM 122 and a RAM 123 that are storage means.

  Connected to the CPU 121 are a clock pulse generation circuit 124 and a frequency divider 125 for generating a reference clock pulse, and a random number generator 126 and a random number sampling circuit 127 for generating a random number to be sampled. As a means for random number sampling, random number sampling may be executed in the microcomputer 120, that is, on the operation program of the CPU 121. In that case, the random number generator 126 and the random number sampling circuit 127 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

  The ROM 122 of the microcomputer 120 is referred to when determining the position of the combination of symbols arranged along the winning line 8 when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are completely stopped, in addition to the program for controlling the game of the slot machine 1 "Design table", the reels 3L, 3C and 3R being controlled, and the "winning symbol combination table" and the reels 3L, 3C, A “probability lottery table” that is referred to when determining a symbol to be stopped along the winning line 8 when all 3R stops is recorded.

  Further, in the ROM 122 of the microcomputer 120, as will be described later, a combination of symbols that stop along the winning line 8 when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped has a predetermined display mode (for example, “Map 1-Map 2”). -Map 3 ". See Fig. 8), the variable display operation is controlled to stop so that any two or more symbols constituting a combination of symbols in a predetermined display mode are simultaneously stopped along a predetermined line. A “simultaneous stop symbol selection lottery table” which is referred to when two or more reels to be selected are selected from the reels 3L, 3C, 3R by lottery is recorded. Furthermore, various control commands (commands) and the like for transmission to the sub control circuit 171 are stored. These commands include a “demonstration display command”, an “all reel stop command”, and a “bonus game start command” that causes the second display 6 to start displaying an image of the bonus game.

  In the circuit of FIG. 7, as the main actuators whose operation is controlled by the control signal from the microcomputer 120, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R for respectively rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and coins of game media are used. A hopper (including a payout driving unit) 30, a main display 5 and a second display 6, and various lamps 60 (error lamp 23, symbol illumination lamp 57, etc.) are respectively provided in a motor drive circuit 31, The hopper driving circuit 32, the sub control circuit 171, and the lamp driving circuit 45 are connected to the output terminal of the CPU 121. These drive circuits receive control signals such as drive commands output from the CPU 121 and control the operation of each actuator.

  A sub-control circuit 171 that controls the main display 5 and the second display 6 performs effect control of the main display 5 and the second display 6 based on a control command (command) from the microcomputer 120. The sub control circuit 171 will be described in detail later.

  The power amplifier 42 as an amplifier is connected to the output terminal of the CPU 121 via a sound source IC 41 that controls the sound output from the speaker 43. The sound source IC 41 receives a control signal such as a control command output from the CPU 121 and controls the power amplifier 42 and the speaker 43.

  As main input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 120 to generate a control signal, a coin sensor 12S for detecting a coin inserted into the coin insertion slot 12, an error switch 13, a help switch 14, a spin switch 15, a cash out switch 16, a BET switch 17, a maximum BET spin switch 18, a repeat BET spin switch 19, and a pulse signal from a reel position detector (not shown) to receive each reel 3L, 3C, 3R When the count value of the reel position detection circuit 34 that supplies a signal for detecting the position of the coin to the CPU 121 and the coin detection unit 35 that detects coins paid out from the hopper 30 reaches the specified number of data, A signal for detecting completion of coin payout is supplied to the CPU 121. Payout completion signal circuit 36 is connected to the input terminal of the CPU 121.

  If all the reels stop and the combination of symbols stopped along the winning line 8 is in a stop mode indicating that the winning is established, the CPU 121 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper driving circuit 32 to supply a predetermined number of coins from the hopper 30. Pay out. At that time, the coin detection unit 35 counts the number of coins paid out from the hopper 30, and when the count value reaches a designated number, a coin payout completion signal is input to the CPU 121. As a result, the CPU 121 stops driving the hopper 30 via the hopper drive circuit 32 and ends the “medal payout process”.

  The main control circuit 71, the hopper 30 and the hopper drive circuit 32 provide the player with a benefit when the combination of symbols to be stopped along the pay line 8 determined by the stop symbol determining means is in a predetermined display mode. The profit granting means to be granted is configured.

  In the circuit of FIG. 7, the random number generator 126 generates random numbers belonging to a predetermined numerical range, and the random number sampling circuit 127 is operated after the spin switch 15, the maximum BET spin switch 18, and the repeat BET spin switch 19 are pressed. Random number sampling is performed at an appropriate timing. It is determined whether the sampled random number belongs to which area of the “probability lottery table” stored in the storage unit in the ROM 122. If it belongs to the determined area, a stop symbol signal is generated to control the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later, and the determined symbol is stopped along the winning line 8. .

  After the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted, and the counted value is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 123. From each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a reset pulse is obtained for each rotation, and these pulses are input to the CPU 121 via the reel position detection circuit 34. The CPU 121 clears the drive pulse count value stored in the RAM 123 to “0” by the reset pulse thus obtained. As a result, the RAM 123 stores the count value corresponding to the rotation position within the range of one rotation for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Further, a “symbol table” is stored in the ROM 122 in order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R as described above with symbols. In this “symbol table”, the code numbers sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R with respect to the rotation position where the reset pulse is generated as a reference, and each code number correspond to each other. Are associated with a symbol code indicating the symbol provided.

  The main control circuit 71 including the CPU 121, the ROM 122, the clock pulse generation circuit 124, the frequency divider 125, the random number generator 126, and the random number sampling circuit 127 follows a predetermined line based on the random value sampled for each game. Stop symbol determining means for determining a symbol to be stopped for each variable display device.

  The main control circuit 71 including the CPU 121 and the ROM 122 constitutes stop control means for stopping and controlling the variable display operations of the plurality of variable display devices based on the determination result by the stop symbol determining means.

  Further, a “winning symbol combination table” is also stored in the ROM 122. In this “winning symbol combination table”, a winning symbol combination, a winning coin payout number, and a winning determination code representing the winning are associated with each other. The “winning symbol combination table” is referred to at the time of stop control of the variable display operation of the left reel 3L, the inner reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, and when confirming the winning after all reels are stopped.

[Variable display operation of reels 3L, 3C, 3R]
Next, the variable display operation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R will be described. As described above, in the slot game, after coins are bet, all reels 3L, 3C, 3R start to rotate by operating predetermined switches. In the case of a normal game, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped in the order of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R after a certain time. However, in the slot machine 1 of the present invention, when the combination of symbols that stop along the winning line 8 when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are all stopped has a predetermined display mode as shown in FIG. After the variable display operation of the two reels among the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled to stop so that any two symbols constituting the combination of symbols of the aspect stop simultaneously along the winning line 8, the remaining The change display operation of one reel is controlled to stop. Here, “the controlled display of the two reels from the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled to stop so that the two symbols stop simultaneously along the winning line 8” means from the viewpoint of human eyes. In the same manner, this means that “the reel fluctuation display operation is controlled to stop”, and that one reel is stopped first and then the other reels are stopped almost simultaneously.

  When the variable display operation of two reels is controlled to be stopped so that any two symbols constituting a combination of symbols in a predetermined display mode are simultaneously stopped along the winning line 8 with reference to FIGS. Will be described in detail. FIG. 8 shows a predetermined display mode when the variable display operation of the two reels is controlled to stop so that any two symbols constituting the combination of symbols of the predetermined display mode stop along the winning line 8. A combination of symbols is shown.

  Assume that the combination of symbols to be stopped this time is determined as “Map 1-Map 2-any (" any "is a symbol excluding Map 1, Map 2, Map 3, and WILD)". When a coin is bet and a predetermined switch is operated, all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R start to rotate as shown in FIG. Here, the combination of symbols to be stopped this time is a predetermined display mode, as shown by reference numeral 2 in FIG. 8 "Stop symbol of the left reel 3L: Map 1, Stop symbol of the reel 3C in the middle: Map 2" It is. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 10, the “map 1” stopped along the winning line 8 when the left reel 3L stops, and stopped along the winning line 8 when the inner reel 3C stops. The fluctuation display operation of the left reel 3L and the fluctuation display operation of the right reel 3C are controlled to be stopped so that the “map 2” is simultaneously stopped. Then, after a certain time has elapsed, the fluctuation display operation of the right reel 3C is controlled to stop (see FIG. 11).

  In this way, in the case of a combination of symbols in a predetermined display mode that stops along the pay line 8, for example, a reach state (for example, “the left reel 3L stop symbol: map 1, the inner reel 3C stop symbol: map 2 ”), the variable display operation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is controlled to stop simultaneously so that the symbols constituting the reach state are stopped at the same time. It is possible to give players a sense of expectation that gives them opportunities to play. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the player. In addition, unlike the normal stop order of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, for example, the stop order in which the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped sequentially from the left, the variable display operation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled to stop. It becomes possible to give a change to the stop of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and the player's interest in the game can be enhanced.

  In the present embodiment, the symbols constituting the combination of symbols in the predetermined display mode are limited to “Map 1”, “Map 2”, “Map 3”, and “WILD”. The symbols constituting the combination of symbols in a predetermined display mode may be other symbols, for example, “Red 7”, “1BAR”, “2BAR”, “3BAR”.

  In addition, the main control circuit 71 constituting the stop control means, when the combination of symbols that stop along the predetermined line determined by the stop symbol determination means becomes a predetermined display mode, The variable display operation of two or more variable display devices that fluctuate and display two or more symbols is controlled so that any two or more symbols constituting the combination are simultaneously stopped along a predetermined line.

[Simultaneous stop symbol selection lottery table]
Next, the “simultaneous stop symbol selection lottery table” will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the combination of symbols stopped along the winning line 8 becomes a predetermined display mode (see FIG. 8) when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, for example, “Map 1−Map 2−Map 3” In this case, any two symbols that stop simultaneously from “Map 1” of the left reel 3L, “Map 2” of the inner reel 3C, or “Map 3” of the right reel 3R are selected by lottery. Here, the “simultaneous stop symbol selection lottery table” shown in FIG. 12 is referred to when any two symbols are selected from “Map 1”, “Map 2”, or “Map 3”. In the slot machine 1 of the present invention, the variable display operation of the two reels that variably display the two selected symbols is controlled to stop so that the two selected symbols stop simultaneously. Note that “-” in the “simultaneous stop symbol selection lottery table” shown in FIG. 12 indicates that the symbol is not selected by lottery.

  If the combination of symbols stopped along the winning line 8 is in a predetermined display mode when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, the two symbols constituting the combination of symbols in the predetermined display mode are selected by lottery. The specific method of selection is as follows.

  First, the CPU 121 extracts a random number from a predetermined random number range (for example, a range of “0” to “255”). Then, based on the extracted random value, the “simultaneous stop symbol selection lottery table” shown in FIG. 12 is referred to, and a symbol belonging to which reel is selected from a combination of symbols in a predetermined display mode. For example, if the extracted random number is within the range of “0” to “150”, the two symbols selected in this case are “Map 1” of the left reel 3L and “Map 3” of the right reel 3R. " Accordingly, the variable display operation is controlled to be stopped so that the left reel 3L stops “Map 1” and the right reel 3R stops “Map 3” simultaneously.

  Thus, when the combination of symbols that stop along the winning line 8 has a predetermined display mode, two or more reels that stop simultaneously differ depending on the predetermined display mode. By paying attention to the combination, it becomes possible to concentrate the player on the game and to further enhance the interest of the game.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 12, when the combination of symbols stopped along the winning line 8 is “Map 1−Map 2−Map 3”, “Map 1” on the left reel 3L and the right reel. Since there is a higher probability that the 3R “Map 3” symbol will stop at the same time than the other cases, the “Map 1” of the left reel 3L and the “Map 3” symbol of the right reel 3R will stop simultaneously. In this case, it can be said that there is a relatively high possibility of becoming “Map 1—Map 2—Map 3”. Accordingly, when the variable display operation of the left reel 3L and the right reel 3R is controlled to stop so that the symbols of the “map 1” of the left reel 3L and the “map 3” of the right reel 3R stop simultaneously. If the combination of symbols that trigger the bonus game is “Map 1−Map 2−Map 3”, the player's sense of expectation for the bonus game can be expanded, and the interest can be improved. .

  The table in FIG. 12 is a “simultaneous stop symbol selection lottery table” only when the symbols constituting the symbol combination of the predetermined display mode are “Map 1”, “Map 2”, and “Map 3”. There is also a “simultaneous stop symbol selection lottery table” in which the symbol constituting the symbol combination of the predetermined display mode is “WILD”, but the description thereof is omitted in the present embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, when the combination of symbols that stop along the pay line 8 when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are all stopped has a predetermined display mode as shown in FIG. The reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped so that any two symbols constituting the combination of symbols stop simultaneously along the winning line 8, but in the present invention, the reels 3L, 3C, Even if the combination of symbols that stop along the pay line 8 when all 3R stops is a predetermined display mode as shown in FIG. 8, it is not configured as a symbol that constitutes a combination of symbols in the predetermined display mode. The reels 3L, 3C, 3R may stop so that the two symbols of the symbols stop simultaneously along the winning line 8.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the combination of symbols that stop along the pay line 8 when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are all stopped has a predetermined display mode as shown in FIG. The reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped so that any two symbols constituting the combination of the combinations stop at the same time along the winning line 8, but in the present invention, the reels 3L, 3C are stopped. , 3R, even if the combination of symbols that stop along the winning line 8 becomes a predetermined display mode as shown in FIG. The reels 3L, 3C, 3R may stop in the order of 3L, 3C, 3R, or all reels 3L, 3C, 3R may stop simultaneously.

  In addition, when the combination of symbols to be stopped along a predetermined line determined by the stop symbol determining means is in a predetermined display mode, the main control circuit 71 has a predetermined display mode according to the predetermined display mode. The simultaneous stop symbol selection lottery means for selecting any two or more symbols constituting the combination by lottery is configured.

[Electric configuration of sub-control circuit]
Next, the sub control circuit 171 shown in FIG. 13 will be described. The sub control circuit 171 includes a sub CPU 221, a sub ROM 222, a sub RAM 223, image display control circuits 224 and 225, and the like. Note that an IN port, an OUT port, and the like are appropriately arranged between the main control circuit 71 and the sub control circuit 171 and between the sub CPU 221 and each actuator.

  The sub CPU 221 determines what kind of display is to be performed on the main display 5 and the second display 6 based on the game information command transmitted from the main control circuit 71, and displays the display contents on the image display control circuits 224 and 225. Send.

  The sub ROM 222 stores a communication sequence program with the main control circuit 71, programs and data necessary for slot games and bonus games.

  The sub RAM 223 is used as a work area for executing these control programs.

  The image display control circuit 224 includes a video RAM (not shown) and controls display contents on the main display 5. The image display control circuit 225 includes a video RAM (not shown), and controls display contents on the second display 6. In particular, the image display control circuit 225 causes the second display 6 to start displaying an image of the bonus game based on the bonus game start command transmitted from the main control circuit 71.

  The main control circuit 71 provides the player with a specific benefit on the condition that the combination of symbols that stop along the predetermined line determined by the stop symbol determining means is in a specific display mode. A secondary game starting means for starting a game is configured.

[Bonus game]
Next, the bonus game will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. In the bonus game, the combination of symbols stopped along the winning line 8 when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped is a specific display mode (for example, “Map 1—Map 2—Map 3” in this embodiment). In this case, the game is mainly performed on the second display 6.

  In the slot game, a combination of symbols that stop along the winning line 8 when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped is a specific display mode that triggers the bonus game, for example, in the present embodiment, “Map 1- Assuming that it is “Map 2—Map 3” (see FIG. 14), as described above, the two symbols constituting the reach state (for example, “the stop symbol of the left reel 3L: the stop of the reel 3C in the map 1 and the center) After the variable display operation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled to stop at the same time, the other reel variable display operations are controlled to stop (see FIGS. 10 and 11).

  Next, after a predetermined demo image is displayed, an image for determining the bonus BET number 301 is displayed on the main display 5 as shown in FIG. Next, when the bonus BET number is determined by touching the player's touch panel 51 (see FIG. 2), an image as shown in FIG. 16 is displayed on the second display 6. Here, the hero automatically climbs up using a rope and the game is developed. Each time the hero climbs up using a rope, the magnification of the magnification meter 302 displayed on the right increases. The higher the number of bonus BETs, the higher the possibility that the bonus game will end at a lower level.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 17, when the image for causing the exit to appear is displayed, the bonus game is ended, and the player is given a coin obtained by multiplying the bonus BET number by the final multiplier. For example, if the bonus BET number determined as shown in FIG. 15 is 50 and the final magnification is 20 as shown in FIG. 17, a multiplier of 50 and 20 and 1,000 coins are given to the player. Is done.

  As described above, when any two or more symbols constituting a combination of symbols in a specific display mode are simultaneously stopped along the winning line 8, a bonus game in which a specific profit is given to the player is started. (See FIG. 12). That is, since the player can recognize that the possibility that the bonus game will be started by stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R differently from normal, the player's sense of expectation to the game Can be further increased.

[Machine Action]
Next, the outline of the control operation of the CPU 121 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, as shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 121 determines whether or not a game start input has been made (step S1). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the start signal input processing from the spin switch 15, the maximum BET spin switch 18 or the repeat BET spin switch 19 has been performed.

  When determining in step S1 that the start signal input processing from the spin switch 15, the maximum BET spin switch 18 or the repeat BET spin switch 19 has not been executed, the CPU 121 repeats the processing in step S1.

  If it is determined in step S1 that the start signal input process from the spin switch 15, the maximum BET spin switch 18 or the repeat BET spin switch 19 has been executed, the CPU 121 executes the rotation process of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. (Step S2). Specifically, the CPU 121 sends a drive signal to the motor drive circuit 31 to rotate the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S3.

  Next, the CPU 121 executes random number sampling and winning determination processing (step S3). In the random number sampling process, the CPU 121 generates a signal for generating a random number to the random number generator 126 and causes the random number sampling circuit 127 to extract a random number for each of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Then, the CPU 121 stores the value indicated by the extracted random number at a predetermined position in the RAM 123. Next, in the winning determination process, the CPU 121 determines, for each of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which range of the “probability lottery table” stored in the ROM 122 the random number value stored in the RAM 123 belongs to. The symbols to be stopped along the winning line 8 are determined and stored in the RAM 123. Next, the CPU 121 determines which winning combination in the “winning symbol combination table” stored in advance in the ROM 122 corresponds to the determined stop symbol.

  Next, the CPU 121 determines whether or not the combination of symbols to be stopped along the winning line 8 is a predetermined display mode as shown in FIG. 8 (step S4).

  In the process of step S4, it is determined that the combination of symbols that stops along the winning line 8 is not in a predetermined display mode (for example, a combination of symbols such as “WILD-red 7-1BAR” as shown in FIG. 8). If so, the CPU 121 performs a stop process for the left reel 3L (step S5). In this process, the CPU 121 sends to the motor drive circuit 31 a signal for controlling the change display operation of the right reel 3L to correspond to the stop symbol determined by the process of step S3, and the motor drive circuit 31 activates the stepping motor 49L. Thus, the left reel 3L is stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S6.

  Next, the CPU 121 executes a stop process for the inner reel 3C (step S6). In this process, the CPU 121 sends to the motor drive circuit 31 a signal for controlling the change display operation of the inside reel 3C corresponding to the stop symbol determined by the process of step S3, and the motor drive circuit 31 turns the stepping motor 49C on. Thus, the reel 3C in the middle is stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed since the left reel 3L stopped (step S6). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S7.

  Next, the CPU 121 executes a stop process for the right reel 3C (step S7). In this process, the CPU 121 sends to the motor drive circuit 31 a signal for controlling the variable display operation of the reel 3R in response to the stop symbol determined by the process in step S3. The motor drive circuit 31 passes through the stepping motor 49R. The right reel 3R is stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed since the inner reel 3C stopped. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S11.

  In the process of step S4, when it is determined that the combination of symbols to be stopped along the winning line 8 is a predetermined display mode, the CPU 121 determines that two symbols that simultaneously stop from a plurality of symbols constituting the predetermined display mode. A symbol is selected by lottery (step S8). For example, in this process, the CPU 121 refers to the extracted random number value and the “simultaneous stop symbol selection table” shown in FIG. 12, and selects two symbols to be stopped simultaneously. Specifically, the CPU 121 extracts a random number from a predetermined random number range (for example, a range of “0” to “255”). If the predetermined display mode is “Map 1−Map 2−Map 3”, and the extracted random number is within the range of “151” to “200”, the selected display mode is selected in this case. The two symbols are “Map 2” of the inner reel 3C and “Map 3” of the right reel 3R (see FIG. 12). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S9.

  Thus, when the combination of symbols stopped along the winning line 8 is in a predetermined display mode, two symbols that stop simultaneously from a plurality of symbols constituting the predetermined display mode according to the predetermined display mode. Is selected by lottery, so the combination of two or more reels that are stopped at the same time is different. Therefore, as a result of making the player pay attention to the combination of two or more reels that stop simultaneously, it is possible to concentrate the game on the player without impairing the interest of the player.

  Next, the CPU 121 executes a process of stopping two reels so that the two selected symbols are stopped simultaneously (step S9). In this process, the CPU 121 controls to stop the variable display operation of the two reels that variably display these two symbols so that the two symbols selected in the process of step S8 stop simultaneously. For example, when the two symbols selected in the process of step S8 are “Map 2” of the inner reel 3C and “Map 3” of the right reel 3R, the CPU 121 determines whether the two reels 3C and 3R are in the right reel 3R. A signal for stopping the fluctuation display operation is sent to the motor drive circuit 31 so that the “map 2” of the inner reel 3C and the “map 3” of the right reel 3R are simultaneously stopped via the stepping motors 49C and 49R. Then, the reels 3C and 3R are stopped. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S10.

  Next, the CPU 121 executes stop processing for the remaining reels that have not yet stopped (step S10). In this process, the CPU 121 controls to stop the variable display operation of the reels different from the two reels whose control of the variable display operation is stopped in the process of step S9. For example, in the process of step S9, when each reel 3C, 3R is stopped so that the “map 2” of the inner reel 3C and the “map 3” of the right reel 3R stop simultaneously, the reels 3C, 3R still rotate. The reel 3L is stopped. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S11.

  Thus, in the case of a combination of symbols in a predetermined display mode, for example, in the reach state (for example, “the left reel 3L stop symbol: map 1, the inner reel 3C stop symbol: map 2”) Since the variable display operation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled to stop at the same time so that the symbols constituting the symbol are stopped at the same time, there is an expectation that an opportunity to shift to a bonus game or an opportunity to receive coins by winning a prize is obtained. Can be held by a player. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the player. In addition, unlike the normal stop order of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, for example, the stop order in which the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped sequentially from the left, the variable display operation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled to stop. It becomes possible to give a change to the stop of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and the player's interest in the game can be enhanced.

  Next, the CPU 121 determines whether or not the current winning has been won based on the result of the winning determination process in step S3 (step S11).

  In the process of step S11, when it is determined that no winning is made this time, the process returns to step S1.

  If it is determined in the process of step S11 that the player has won this time, as shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 121 executes a coin payout process (step S12). In this process, the CPU 121 supplies a coin payout command signal corresponding to the type of winning to the hopper drive circuit 32 and pays out a predetermined number of coins from the hopper 30. At that time, the coin detection unit 35 counts the number of coins paid out from the hopper 30, and when the count value reaches the designated number data, the payout completion signal circuit 36 inputs a payout completion signal to the CPU 121. . As a result, the CPU 121 stops driving the hopper 30 via the hopper drive circuit 32 and ends the coin payout process.

  Next, the CPU 121 determines whether or not the combination of symbols stopped along the winning line 8 is a specific display mode (step S13). Specifically, the CPU 121 determines whether or not the combination of symbols stopped along the winning line 8 is “Map 1−Map 2−Map 3” that triggers the transition from the slot game to the bonus game. .

  In the process of step S13, when determining that the combination of symbols stopped along the winning line 8 is not a specific display mode, the CPU 121 returns the process to step S1 (step S14).

  If it is determined in the process of step S13 that the combination of symbols stopped along the pay line 8 is a specific display mode, the CPU 121 executes a bonus game start process (step S15). In this process, the CPU 121 transmits a “bonus game start command”. In the sub-control circuit 171 to which the “bonus game start command” is transmitted, an image of the bonus game is displayed on the second display 6. If this process ends, the process returns to step S1.

  As described above, when any two or more symbols constituting a combination of symbols in a specific display mode are simultaneously stopped along the winning line 8, a bonus game in which a specific profit is given to the player is started. Is more likely. That is, since the player can recognize that the possibility that the bonus game will be started by stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R differently from normal, the player's sense of expectation to the game Can be further increased.

  The slot machine 1 in the present embodiment is configured with three reels constituting the variable display device. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is, for example, a slot machine configured with two reels. Alternatively, it may be a slot machine composed of four or more reels. In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, the variable display device is configured by the reel. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a liquid crystal display device may be provided as the variable display device.

The perspective view which shows the external appearance of the slot machine of this embodiment. The figure which shows the main display of the slot machine of this embodiment. The figure which shows the 2nd display of the slot machine of this embodiment. The figure which shows the symbol row drawn on each reel of the slot machine of this embodiment. The figure which shows the payout table of the slot machine of this embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the probability lottery table of the reel of the slot machine of this embodiment. The block diagram which shows the structure of the electric circuit of the slot machine of this embodiment. The figure which shows the predetermined | prescribed display aspect of the slot machine of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation display operation | movement of the reel of the slot machine of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation display operation | movement of the reel of the slot machine of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation display operation | movement of the reel of the slot machine of this embodiment. Schematic which shows the example of the simultaneous stop symbol selection lottery table of the slot machine of this embodiment. The block diagram which shows the structure of the electric circuit of the sub control circuit of the slot machine of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation display operation | movement of the reel of the slot machine of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the bonus game displayed on the 2nd display of the slot machine of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the bonus game displayed on the 2nd display of the slot machine of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the bonus game displayed on the 2nd display of the slot machine of this embodiment. The 1st flowchart which shows the outline | summary of the game processing of the slot machine of this embodiment. The 2nd flowchart which shows the outline | summary of the game processing of the slot machine of this embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

1 slot machine 3L, 3C, 3R reel 71 main control circuit 121 CPU
122 ROM
123 RAM
171 Sub control circuit 221 Sub CPU
222 Sub ROM
223 Sub RAM

Claims (3)

A plurality of variable display devices for variable display of a plurality of types of symbols necessary for a game;
Stop symbol determining means for determining for each variable display device a symbol that stops along a predetermined line based on a random number sampled for each game;
A stop control means for stopping and controlling the fluctuation display operation of the plurality of fluctuation display devices based on the determination result by the stop symbol determination means,
The stop control means is one of constituting a combination of symbols of the predetermined display mode when a combination of symbols stopped along the predetermined line determined by the stop symbol determination unit is a predetermined display mode. A gaming machine having a function of stopping and controlling a variable display operation of two or more variable display devices that display the two or more symbols in a variable manner so that the two or more symbols are simultaneously stopped along a predetermined line. . In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
When a combination of symbols stopped along a predetermined line determined by the stop symbol determining means is in a predetermined display mode, the combination of symbols in the predetermined display mode is configured according to the predetermined display mode. It has a simultaneous stop symbol selection lottery means for selecting any two or more symbols by lottery,
The stop control means selects two or more symbols selected by the simultaneous stop symbol selection lottery means so that two or more symbols selected by the simultaneous stop symbol selection lottery means simultaneously stop along a predetermined line. A gaming machine having a function of stopping and controlling a variation display operation of two or more variation display devices that perform variation display. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
A secondary game that starts a secondary game that gives a player a specific benefit on condition that a combination of symbols that stop along a predetermined line determined by the stop symbol determination means is in a specific display mode. With a starting means,
Fluctuating display operation of two or more variable display devices that variably display the two or more symbols so that any two or more symbols constituting the combination of symbols of the specific display mode stop simultaneously along a predetermined line When the game is controlled to stop, there is a high possibility that a secondary game in which a specific benefit is given to the player by the secondary game starting means is started.

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