JP2003180939A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of offering pleasure and reflecting decision in a sub-control circuit board on decision in a main control circuit board. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine is provided with reels 3L, 3C, 3R variably displaying patterns necessary for a game in a plurality of rows, a liquid crystal display device 5 separate from the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R arranged for allowing a player to stop the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in every pattern row, the main control circuit 71 deciding an internal prize generator, carrying out stop control of variable display on the basis of the operation form of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R by the player, and deciding occurrence/ end of a high probability replay term, and the sub-control circuit 72 deciding whether information about the operation form increasing/reducing probability of establishment of a predetermined condition or information about the operation form establishing/not establishing the predetermined condition is informed or not for controlling the liquid crystal display device 5 on the basis of the decision result. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a slot machine, a pachinko machine, and other gaming machines provided with a variable display means for variably displaying symbols necessary for a game, and a control means such as a microcomputer for controlling the variable display. Regarding

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, a slot machine provided with a stop button, a so-called pachi-slot machine, is a mechanical variation display device or reel in which a plurality of rotary reels for varying display of a plurality of symbols are arranged in a front display window. It has an electric fluctuation display device for displaying the above pattern on the screen. In response to the player's start operation, the control means drives and controls the variable display device to rotate each reel, thereby displaying the symbols in a variable manner, and automatically after a fixed time or by the player's stop operation, each reel. Stop the rotation of. At this time, when the symbols of the reels appearing in the display window form a specific combination (winning symbol), a profit is given to the player by paying out a game medium such as a medal or a coin.

Currently, the mainstream models have a plurality of types of winning modes. In particular, when the winning of a certain winning combination is established, the game state is better than the normal state for a predetermined period of time, instead of ending the payout of medals once. As such a role, a role in which a game that gives a relatively large profit to the player can be played a predetermined number of times (hereinafter referred to as a "big bonus", abbreviated as "BB") and a relatively small profit is given to the player. There is a role in which the game can be played a predetermined number of times (referred to as "regular bonus", and abbreviated as "RB" hereinafter).

In the currently mainstream models, a predetermined combination of symbols is lined up along an activated pay line (hereinafter referred to as "effective line"), and a prize for paying out medals, coins, etc. is established. Indicates the winning combination of the winning combination (hereinafter referred to as "internal winning combination"), which was won by the internal winning process (hereinafter referred to as "internal drawing"). The player is required to perform a stop operation at a timing when the symbol combination can be stopped on the activated line. In other words, no matter how much the internal winning is won, if the timing of the stop operation of the player is wrong, the winning of the internal winning combination cannot be established. That is, a technique for performing the stop operation at a timely timing is required (“push”)
It is said that gaming machines, which are said to have a high degree of technical intervention, are currently the mainstream.

Further, for the purpose of keeping a constant number of games that can be played in a unit game medium bet on a game, it is possible to play the next game without betting the game medium when a prize is established. A gaming machine provided with such a role (hereinafter referred to as "re-game") is the current mainstream. And
There is provided a gaming machine having a function of generating a situation in which there is a high probability of being internally won for this "replay". In addition, the so-called "control sub-control (controlling the gaming machine with multiple control circuit boards)" that controls the operation of the gaming machine with a plurality of control means is the mainstream at present, but it is internal to "re-game". Occurrence and termination of situations in which there is a high probability of winning were internally determined in the so-called main control circuit board.

[0006]

However, for example, when making an internal decision about the occurrence and termination of a situation in which there is a high probability that an internal winning for "re-play" will occur, the player has to make a stop button for the decision. It cannot be influenced by the operation of the operation unit such as, and it is not interesting.

Further, the function of the main control circuit board is restricted by law, so that it is possible to increase the fun of the game, for example, by giving a degree of freedom to the conditions under which the probability of internally winning the "replay" is high. Could not be processed. On the other hand, the function of the so-called sub control circuit board is not restricted by law, but the transmission of information from this sub control circuit board to the main control circuit board is not permitted by law. For this reason,
The determination of the sub-control circuit board that can have various functions cannot be reflected in the determination of the occurrence and termination of the situation in which the probability of internally winning the "replay" by the main control circuit board is high.

[0008] An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine having an interest. Another object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of reflecting the decision in the sub control circuit board on the decision in the main control circuit board.

[0009]

The gaming machine of the present invention is a variation display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R described later) for varying and displaying the symbols required for the game in a plurality of rows, and the variation display means. Another notification means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 5 described later)
And, the variable display means for each symbol row, a stop operation section (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R described later) provided for the player to perform a stop operation, and an internal winning for determining an internal winning combination. A winning combination determining means (for example, a CPU 31 described below) and a stop controlling means (for example, a CPU 31 described below) for controlling the variable display to be stopped based on the operation mode of the stop operation unit by the player and the determination result of the internal winning combination determining means. And a predetermined condition related to the mode of the above operation (for example, a generation condition described later)
When, for example, the determination of ST30 of FIG. 14 described later is “YES”, the occurrence or end (for example, continuation) of a predetermined situation (for example, a high-probability replay period described later) is determined. Situation determining means (for example, CPU 3 described later)
1), the possibility that the predetermined condition will be satisfied increases (for example, the number of times of notification described below is “1 time” to “4 times”).
Alternatively, information regarding the mode of the operation that is to be reduced, or information regarding the mode of the operation that is satisfied or a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the number of times of notification described below is “5 times”) or is not satisfied. It is determined whether or not to notify (for example, the processing of ST84 of FIG. 19 described later is performed),
The notification means is controlled based on the determination result (for example,
It is characterized by including a notification determination unit (for example, a sub CPU 74 described later) that performs a process of ST93 of FIG. 20 described later.

In a specific embodiment of the present invention, a main control section (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later) including an internal winning combination determining means, a stop control means, and a situation determining means, and a sub-control section (including a notification determining means) ( For example, a sub control circuit 72) described later is provided, and the main control unit and the sub control unit are characterized in that they communicate in one direction from the main control unit to the sub control unit.

In a specific mode of the present invention, the mode of operation includes an operation timing of the stop operation unit or an operation order of the stop operation unit, and the predetermined condition is a specific role in one or more games (for example, The first condition related to the success or failure of the winning of a bell (described below), the second condition related to the operation timing.
No. 3, a third condition related to the operation sequence, or a fourth condition related to the stop mode of the variable display means.

In a specific embodiment of the present invention, the first condition is
Including winning of a specific winning combination (for example, one winning combination or a plurality of winning combinations each having the same or different payout number), the main control unit determines whether or not a specific winning combination is internally won. The corresponding predetermined symbol combination is a predetermined line (for example,
Permission of deciding the operation order of the stop operation part (for example, decision of the table number described later) that allows the line to be arranged along the effective line described below, or permission to determine the symbol combination that allows the line to be arranged along a predetermined line. Determining means (for example, C described later)
The PU 31) is provided, the stop control means performs stop control of the variable display based on the determination result of the permission determination means, and the notification determination means determines whether to notify part or all of the determination result of the permission determination means. However, the notifying means is controlled based on the determination result.

In a specific embodiment of the present invention, the first condition is
A predetermined number of consecutive games or a game in which a specific winning combination is internally won (for example, the determination in ST27 of FIG. 14 described later is “Y”).
A predetermined number of times (eg
"5 times") The winning of a specific winning combination is continuously established (the determination in ST30 of FIG. 14 described later is "YES"), and the winning of a specific winning combination is specified in a predetermined number of consecutive games. That is, the winning of a winning combination including a specific winning combination is established in a predetermined order, or the winning of a specific winning combination is established at a predetermined game interval. When the internal winning of the winning combination, a predetermined symbol combination corresponding to the specific winning combination is allowed to line up along a predetermined line (for example, an effective line described below) (Determining a table number described below), or a permission determining unit (for example, a CPU 31 described below) that determines a symbol combination that allows the line to be arranged along a predetermined line, and the stop control unit determines the determination result of the permission determining unit. On the basis of The dynamic display stop control, notification determination means determines whether to notify some or all of the decision results of the authorization determining unit, and controlling the notification means based on the determination result.

In a particular embodiment of the present invention, the given situation is
A situation in which there is a high probability that an internal win will be given to a predetermined combination (for example, a replay), and a situation in which there is a high probability that a prize for the predetermined combination will be established.
Alternatively, it is characterized in that it is a situation (for example, so-called “challenge time”) in which the variable display means is stop-controlled at the timing of the operation of the stop operation part under a certain condition.

[0015]

In the gaming machine of the present invention, the situation determining means determines the occurrence or termination of a predetermined situation when a predetermined condition related to the mode of operation of the stop operating section is satisfied. The notification determining means is information regarding the mode of the operation in which the possibility that the predetermined condition is satisfied will be increased or decreased,
Or, determine whether or not to notify the information regarding the mode of the operation in which the predetermined condition is satisfied or not satisfied,
The notification means is controlled based on the result of this determination. The player can influence the determination of the situation determination means by operating the stop operation unit by performing the above-described operation in a mode according to the notification and satisfying a predetermined condition, so that the interest of the game is increased.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the situation determining means is
It is included in the main control unit, and the notification determining unit is included in the sub control unit. The main control unit and the sub control unit communicate in one direction from the main control unit to the sub control unit. Therefore, even when information is not transmitted from the sub control unit to the main control unit, the player operates the stop operation unit in a manner according to the notification of the notification unit based on the control of the sub control unit. Thereby, for example, a predetermined condition is satisfied and a predetermined situation occurs. Further, for example, the predetermined condition is not satisfied and the predetermined situation is not ended (for example, continues). In other words, since the determination of the sub-control unit is involved in the change of the game state performed by the main control unit through the operation of the stop operation unit by the player, it is a case where the function of the main control unit is limited. Even so, an interesting game machine is provided.

Further, the operation mode preferably includes the operation timing of the stop operation part or the operation order of the stop operation part. Further, the predetermined condition includes a first condition related to success or failure of winning, a second condition related to operation timing, a third condition related to operation sequence, or a third condition related to stop mode of the variation display means. It is preferable to include the condition of 4.

Further, the main control unit, when internally winning a specific winning combination, determines the operation order of the stop operating unit that allows a predetermined symbol combination corresponding to the specific winning combination to be arranged along a predetermined line. , Or permission decision means for deciding a symbol combination permitted to be arranged along a predetermined line. The first condition includes the winning of a specific winning combination. The notification determination means of the sub-control unit determines whether or not to notify part or all of the determination result of the permission determination means, and controls the notification means based on the determination result. Therefore, on the condition that the player operates the stop operation part in response to the notification of the notification means, the first condition is satisfied or the probability that the first condition is satisfied increases according to the determination result of the notification determination means, and a predetermined situation occurs or It ends, or the possibility increases. Also,
When notifying a part of the determination result of the permission determining means, the probability that the predetermined condition is satisfied may change, which makes the game more interesting.

As a first condition, in a continuous predetermined number of games or a game in which a specific combination is internally won, a specific combination of winning combinations is established a predetermined number of times (for example, "5 times"). , Winning a specific winning combination a specific number of times in a predetermined number of consecutive games, winning a winning combination including a specific winning combination in a predetermined order,
Alternatively, it may be adopted that the winning of a specific winning combination is established at a predetermined game interval. According to the determination result of the notification determination means, the probability that the first condition will be satisfied or will be increased, the predetermined situation will occur or end, or the possibility thereof will increase, and the interest of the game will increase. Further, since the predetermined condition is satisfied by a plurality of games, the fun of the game is increased.

Further, as a predetermined situation, there is a high probability that an internal winning of a predetermined winning combination is high, a situation where there is a high probability that a winning of the predetermined winning combination is achieved, or under certain conditions, depending on the timing of operation of the stop operation unit. It is possible to adopt a situation in which the variable display means is stop-controlled.

[0021]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS [First Embodiment] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the outer appearance of a gaming machine 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 1 is a so-called "pachi-slot machine". This game machine 1
In addition to coins, medals, tokens, etc., it is a gaming machine that plays using a gaming medium such as a card that is given to the player or that stores information on the gaming value to be given, but in the following, medals are used. It will be described as a thing.

A panel display portion 2a as a substantially vertical surface is formed on the front surface of a cabinet 2 forming the entire gaming machine 1, and vertically long rectangular display windows 4L, 4C, are formed in the center thereof.
4R is provided. The display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are provided with top lines 8b, center lines 8c and bottom lines 8d in the horizontal direction, and cross-down lines 8a and cross-up lines 8e in the diagonal direction as winning lines. These winning lines are operated by operating a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, a maximum BET switch 13, which will be described later, or by inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 22, respectively, one piece, three pieces, and five pieces, respectively. The book is activated. Which winning line is activated is displayed by lighting BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c, which will be described later.

Inside the cabinet 2, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R each having a pattern row composed of a plurality of kinds of symbols on its outer peripheral surface are rotatably provided in a horizontal row, and a variable display is provided. Forming the means. The design of each reel can be observed through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Each reel rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations /
Min) to rotate.

On the left side of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, 1-
BET lamp 9a, 2-BET lamp 9b, maximum BET
A lamp 9c and a credit display unit 19 are provided. 1-
BET lamp 9a, 2-BET lamp 9b and maximum BE
The T-lamp 9c lights up according to the number of medals bet for playing one game (hereinafter referred to as the "BET number"). Here, in this embodiment, one game ends when all reels stop. 1-BET lamp 9a
Lights up when the BET number is "1" and one pay line is activated. The 2-BET lamp 9b lights up when the BET number is "2" and three pay lines are activated. The maximum BET lamp 9c lights up when the BET number is "3" and all (5) pay lines are activated. The credit display unit 19 includes a 7-segment LED and displays the number of stored medals.

On the right side of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, WI
An N lamp 17 and a payout display unit 18 are provided. WIN
The lamp 17 is lit when the winning of BB or RB is established, and is lit with a predetermined probability when the player internally wins BB or RB. The payout display unit 18 is composed of a 7-segment LED and displays the number of paid-out medals when a winning is achieved.

A bonus game information display section 20 is provided on the upper right side of the panel display section 2a. The bonus game information display unit 20 is composed of a 7-segment LED, and displays the number of possible RB games and the number of possible winnings of the RB game, which will be described later. Below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, a pedestal portion 10 having a horizontal plane is formed, and the pedestal portion 10 and the display window 4 are formed.
A liquid crystal display device 5 is provided between L, 4C and 4R. On the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5, when the internal winning of "Bell's small winning combination" is internally achieved in the "regular period" described later, the "stop order (stop buttons 7L, 7C , 7R operation sequence) ”is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 1, “left center right” is displayed. As will be described later, in the embodiment, the game operation of the player in response to this notification increases the probability of occurrence of the high-probability replay period or causes the high-probability replay period to occur without fail.

A medal slot 2 is provided on the right side of the liquid crystal display device 5.
2 is provided, and 1-BET is provided on the left side of the liquid crystal display device 5.
Switch 11, 2-BET switch 12, and maximum B
An ET switch 13 is provided. 1-BET switch 1
1 indicates that one of the credited medals is bet on the game by one push operation, and the 2-BET switch 12 indicates two of the credited medals by one push operation. Bet on the game, maximum BE
The T switch 13 bets the maximum number of medals that can be bet in one game. By operating these BET switches, as described above, the predetermined pay line is activated.

A C / P switch 14 is provided to the left of the front surface of the pedestal portion 10 for switching the credit / payout of medals that a player has won in the game by pushing a button. By switching the C / P switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid-out medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 16. C / P
On the right side of the switch 14, the start lever 6 for starting the variable display of the symbols in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R (starting the game) by rotating the reel by the player's operation within a predetermined angle range It is attached so that it can rotate freely.

Speakers 21L and 21R are provided on the left and right above the cabinet 2, and the two speakers 21L and 21R are provided.
Between L and 21R, there is provided a payout table panel 23 for displaying a combination of winning symbols and the number of medals to be paid. At the center of the front surface of the pedestal portion 10 and below the liquid crystal display device 5, three stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7 for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, respectively.
R is provided.

Here, in the present embodiment, the stop operation performed when all reels are rotating is the "first stop operation", and the stop operation performed next is the "second stop operation" and the "second stop operation". The stop operation performed after the "stop operation" is referred to as "third stop operation". Further, operating the left stop button 7L as the "first stop operation" is referred to as "forward pressing". Operating the central stop button 7C as the "first stop operation" is called "middle press". Operating the right stop button 7R as the "first stop operation" is called "reverse pressing".

Since the slot machine 1 of the embodiment is provided with the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, the operation order of these is "6 types". Therefore, these operation sequences are distinguished as follows. The left stop button 7L is abbreviated as "left", the center stop button 7C as "middle", and the right stop button 7R as "right". Then, when indicating the stop order, the respective stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R will be arranged in order from the left in the order in which they were stopped. For example, as the “first stop operation”, the left stop button 7L, “second stop operation”
When the central stop button 7C is operated and the right stop button 7R is operated as the “third stop operation”, the stop order is indicated as “left center right”. Note that the stop order of the embodiment includes “6 types” of “left center right”, “left center right”, “center left right”, “center right left”, “right left center”, and “right center left”.

FIG. 2 shows a symbol row in which 21 symbols of a plurality of types shown on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Code numbers “00” to “20” are attached to each symbol, and a ROM described later as a data table.
32 (FIG. 5). Each reel 3L, 3C,
On 3R, "blue 7 (design 91)", "red 7 (design 9)
2) ”,“ BAR (design 93) ”,“ bell (design 9)
4) ”,“ Plum (design 95) ”,“ Replay (design 9
6) "and" cherry (symbol 97) "are arranged in the symbol row. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R
Is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the arrow direction of FIG.

FIG. 3 shows winning combinations and payout numbers corresponding to winning symbol combinations in each gaming state.

Here, the game state is generally distinguished by whether or not the BB or RB is operating. The types of winning combinations that can be won internally are determined by a so-called probability lottery table. Generally, a probability lottery table is provided for each gaming state. That is, in the games in the same gaming state, the types of winning combinations that may be internally won are the same. However, B
"BB game state" that occurs when B wins
"Includes the" BB middle general gaming state "and the" RB gaming state ", and includes states in which the types of winning combinations that are likely to be internally won are different.

Further, the normal game state which is a normal game state is divided into a "high probability re-game period" and a "normal period". In the “high-probability replay period”, the probability of internally winning the replay (probability of winning the replay prize) is higher than in the “normal period” (FIG. 4 described later). The condition for the occurrence of the “high probability re-play period” is that a predetermined number of times (in the embodiment, “5
The winning of Bell's small winning combination is established consecutively (Fig. 1).
The determination in ST30 of 4 is “YES”). The ending condition of the "high probability replay period" is to win the ending in the random number lottery (the process of ST42 in Fig. 15 described later). After the "high-probability replay period" ends, the "normal period" is entered.

As shown in FIG. 3, in the normal game state, when "blue 7-blue 7-blue 7" or "red 7-red 7-red 7" are lined up along the activated line, BB The winning is established, 15 medals are paid out, and the game state of the next game becomes the "BB game state".

The "RB gaming state" is a "general gaming state" in which the combination of symbols lined up along the activated line is "BA".
Occurs when "R-BAR-BAR" or in "BB general game state" when the combination of symbols lined up along the activated line is "Replay-Replay-Replay" (so-called "JAC IN") To do. At this time, 15 medals are paid out. "RB game state" is a predetermined symbol combination "Replay-Replay-Repla by betting one medal.
It is a game state in which y ”is aligned and it is easy to hit a winning character that can win 15 medals. The maximum number of games that can be performed in one“ RB game state ”(this is called“ RB game possible number ”) is 12 Times. Further, in this RB game state, the number of winnings (this is referred to as "the number of winnings of the RB game") is up to eight. That is, in this "RB game state", whether the number of games reaches 12 times,
Alternatively, the process ends when the number of winnings reaches eight. In addition, B
The B game state ends when the third stop operation is performed in a predetermined game. For example, when the third stop operation is performed in the last game of the third RB gaming state, the BB gaming state ends.

In the general game state, when the combination of symbols lined up along the activated line is "Replay-Replay-Replay", the replay prize is established. When the replay winning is established, the same number of medals as the inserted medals are automatically inserted, so that the player can play the game without consuming the medals.

In the normal game state or the BB general game state, the symbol combination "bell-bell-bell" is lined up along the activated line, so that the winning of "bell's small winning combination" is established. Whether or not the winning is achieved when the player internally wins the "bell's small winning combination" is determined by the table number described later and the stop order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R of the player. Specifically, only when the stop operation is performed in one stop order corresponding to the table number among the “6 types” of stop order,
"Bell-Bell-Bell" is allowed to be lined up along the activated line, and the prize for the small role of Bell is established. If the stop operation is performed in any of the other "5 types" of stop order, Even if you win the small win of Bell internally, the prize won't be established.Therefore, if the below-mentioned notification is given in the game that wins the small win of Bell internally, you must realize the winning. On the other hand, if this notification is not made, it is possible to achieve the winning combination with a probability of "1/6" in the game in which the small winning of Bell is internally won.

Further, in the normal game state and the BB general game state, it is possible to realize the winning combination of "small role of plum", "small role of BAR", and "small role of cherry". The payout number is as shown.

In the "normal game period" of the "general game state", when the value of a later-described notification number counter (FIG. 19) is "1" or more, when the internal winning of "Bell's small winning combination" is achieved, the winning is achieved. The “stop order”, which will be realized, is notified. Number of times notifications are made (hereinafter referred to as "number of notifications")
Is basically "1 time" to "5 times". Therefore, by this notification, the probability that the winning of Bell's small winning combination is consecutively increased "5 times" in the game in which Bell's small winning is internally won, and the probability of occurrence of the high-probability replay period increases. Will increase. Specifically, every time the number of times of notification increases by “1”, the probability of occurrence of the high-probability replay period becomes “6 times”. That is, the possibility that the generation condition is satisfied is increased. Here, it is determined whether or not to notify the stop order necessary for realizing the winning of the small win of Bell (ST8 of FIG. 19 described later).
The process 4) is performed by the sub control circuit 72 described later. Further, whether or not to generate the high-probability replay period is determined by the main control circuit 71, which will be described later, by determining whether the above-mentioned generation condition is satisfied (the process of ST30 in FIG. 14, which will be described later).

FIG. 4 shows a probability lottery table used when the internal winning combination is determined (ST15 in FIG. 13) when the BET number is "3".

FIG. 4 (1) shows a probability lottery table used in the normal period. In the probability lottery table shown in FIG. 4 (1), when a random number within the range of “0” to “2340” is extracted from the random number extraction range “0” to “16383” in the probability lottery process, “replay” is performed. "Game" is the internal winning combination. In this case, the probability of internally winning the "replay" is about "1/7".

FIG. 4 (2) shows a probability lottery table used in the high-probability replay period. In the probability lottery table shown in FIG. 4 (2), when a random number within the range of “0” to “10921” is extracted from the random number extraction range “0” to “16383” in the probability lottery process, the "Game" is the internal winning combination. In this case, the probability of internally winning the "replay" is
It is about "2/3".

As described above, in the high-probability replay period, the probability of internally winning the replay is higher than in the normal period. In the tables shown in (1) and (2) of FIG. 4, the probabilities of internally winning a combination other than "replay" are the same.

FIG. 5 is a main control circuit 71 for controlling a game processing operation in the gaming machine 1, a peripheral device (actuator) electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and a main control circuit 7.
1 shows a circuit configuration including a liquid crystal display device 5 and a sub-control circuit 72 that controls the speakers 21L and 21R based on a control command transmitted from the controller 1.

The main control circuit 71 has a microcomputer 30 arranged on a circuit board as a main component, and a circuit for random number sampling is added thereto. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31 that performs a control operation according to a preset program, a ROM 32 and a RAM 33 that are storage means.

The CPU 31 includes a clock pulse generation circuit 34 for generating a reference clock pulse and a frequency divider 35,
A random number generator 36 for generating random numbers to be sampled and a sampling circuit 37 are connected. As a means for random number sampling, the random number sampling may be performed within the microcomputer 30, that is, on the operation program of the CPU 31. In that case, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation. Also, C
The PU 31 includes a bell continuous winning number counter. This counter is used to determine whether the conditions for the high-probability replay period have been met, and indicates the number of times that Bell's small winning combination has been won in a game in which Bell's small winning is internally won. Count.

In the ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30, a probability lottery table used for determination of random number sampling performed each time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation), and a reel stop mode are determined according to the operation of the stop button. A stop control table for storing, various control commands (commands) for transmitting to the sub control circuit 72, and the like are stored. This command includes "Demo Display Command",
"Start command", "All reel stop command",
There are "winning command" and so on. These commands will be described later. The sub control circuit 72 does not input commands, information, etc. to the main control circuit 71, and one-way communication is performed from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72.

In the circuit of FIG. 5, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by the control signal from the microcomputer 30 are various lamps (1-BET lamp 9a, 2-BET lamp 9b, maximum BET lamp 9c,
WIN lamp 17) and various display units (payout display unit 18,
Credit display unit 19, bonus game information display unit 20)
And a hopper (including a driving unit for paying out) 40 as a game value adding means for storing medals and paying out a predetermined number of medals according to an instruction of the hopper driving circuit 41, and rotationally driving reels 3L, 3C, 3R There are stepping motors 49L, 49C and 49R.

Furthermore, stepping motors 49L, 49
The motor drive circuit 39 that drives and controls C and 49R, the hopper drive circuit 41 that drives and controls the hopper 40, the lamp drive circuit 45 that drives and controls various lamps, and the display unit drive circuit 48 that drives and controls various display units are I / O. O port 38
It is connected to the output part of the CPU 31 via. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the CPU 31, and controls the operation of each actuator.

Further, as the main input signal generating means for generating the input signal necessary for the microcomputer 30 to generate the control command, the start switches 6S, 1-B are used.
ET switch 11, 2-BET switch 12, maximum BE
There are a T switch 13, a C / P switch 14, an inserted medal sensor 22S, a reel stop signal circuit 46, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51. These are also I /
It is connected to the CPU 31 via the O port 38.

The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6. The inserted medal sensor 22S detects a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 22. The reel stop signal circuit 46 generates a stop signal according to the operation of each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R. Reel position detection circuit 5
0 is a signal for receiving the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and detecting the position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is C
Supply to PU31. The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal for detecting the completion of medal payout when the count value of the medal detection unit 40S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number data.

In the circuit of FIG. 5, the random number generator 36 is
A random number belonging to a fixed numerical range is generated, and the sampling circuit 37 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. The internal winning combination is determined based on the random numbers sampled in this way and the probability lottery table stored in the ROM 32. After the internal winning combination is decided, "Stop control table"
The random number is sampled again to select.

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 33. Reel 3
Reset pulses are obtained from L, 3C, and 3R for each rotation, and these pulses are input to the CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. With the reset pulse thus obtained, the count value of the drive pulse counted in the RAM 33 is cleared to "0". This allows RAM3
The count value corresponding to the rotation position within the range of one rotation is stored in each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

A symbol table is stored in the ROM 32 in order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R as described above with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. In this symbol table, the reels 3L, 3C, and
The code numbers sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of 3R, and the symbol code indicating the symbol provided corresponding to each code number are associated with each other.

Further, a winning symbol combination table is stored in the ROM 32. In the winning symbol combination table, a combination of winning symbols, the number of medal payouts for winning, and a winning determination code indicating the winning are associated with each other. The above winning symbol combination table is referred to when the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are stopped, and when winning confirmation is performed after all reels are stopped.

When the internal winning is performed by the lottery process (probability lottery process) based on the random number sampling, the CPU
The numeral 31 stops the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the operation signal sent from the reel stop signal circuit 46 at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R and the selected "stop control table". A control signal is sent to the motor drive circuit 39.

In the case of the stop mode indicating that the winning of the internally won combination is achieved, the CPU 31 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper drive circuit 41 to pay out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 40. At this time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40, and when the counted value reaches the designated number, a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU 31. As a result, the CPU 31
Stops the drive of the hopper 40 via the hopper drive circuit 41 and ends the "medal payout process".

The block diagram of FIG. 6 shows the configuration of the sub control circuit 72. The sub control circuit 72 performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 5 and output control of sounds from the speakers 21L and 21R based on a control command (command) from the main control circuit 71. The sub-control circuit 72 is formed on a circuit board different from the circuit board that constitutes the main control circuit 71, and is a microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "sub-microcomputer").
73 as a main component, an image control circuit 81 as the display control means of the liquid crystal display device 5, and speakers 21L, 21.
A sound source IC 78 for controlling the sound output by R and a power amplifier 79 as an amplifier.

The sub-microcomputer 73 has a sub-CPU 74 which performs a control operation in accordance with the control command transmitted from the main control circuit 71, and a program RO as a storage means.
Includes M75 and work RAM 76. Sub control circuit 72
Does not include a clock pulse generation circuit, a frequency divider, a random number generator, and a sampling circuit, but is configured to execute random number sampling on the operation program of the sub CPU 74. By this random number sampling, the number of times the above-mentioned stop order is notified is determined. Sub CPU
74 includes a notification counter. The notification number counter stores the number of times the notification is performed. Program ROM
75 stores a control program executed by the sub CPU 74. The work RAM 76 is configured as a temporary storage means when the sub CPU 74 executes the control program.

The image control circuit 81 includes an image control CPU 8
2. Image control work RAM 83, image control program R
It is composed of an OM 84, an image ROM 86, a video RAM 87 and an image control IC 88. The image control CPU 82 determines the display content on the liquid crystal display device 5 according to the image control program stored in the image control program ROM 84 based on the parameters set by the sub-microcomputer 73. The image control program ROM 84 stores an image control program relating to display on the liquid crystal display device 5 and various selection tables. The image control work RAM 83 is configured as a temporary storage unit when the image control CPU 82 executes the image control program. Image control IC8
8 forms an image according to the display content determined by the image control CPU 82, and outputs it to the liquid crystal display device 5. Image RO
M86 stores dot data for forming an image. The video RAM 87 is configured as a temporary storage unit when the image control IC 88 forms an image.

Next, the high-probability replay period end lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

In the table shown in FIG. 7, the winning (end),
And a random number range that falls outside (continue) is defined.
This table is used in the process of ST42 of FIG. 15 described later.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 8, 9 and 10, a stop control table used when the small winning of the bell is internally won will be described.

In the "stop control table", each reel 3
"Stop operation position" and "Stop control position" of L, 3C, 3R
And are shown. “Stop operation position” means each reel 3
Stop buttons 7L provided corresponding to L, 3C and 3R,
The symbols located on the center line 8c when 7C and 7R are operated (specifically, the center of the symbol is located above the center line 8c, and the center thereof is the center line 8c).
It represents the code number of the pattern closest to the position of c).
The "stop control position" represents the code number of the symbol stopped and displayed at the position of the center line 8c when the reel on which the stop operation is performed is stopped. Here, in this embodiment, the so-called "number of sliding frames" is set to "4 frames" at maximum. For example, while the right reel 3R is rotating, when the "cherry (symbol 97 in FIG. 2)" of the code number "12" reaches the position of the center line 8c, when the stop button 7R is operated, the code number " The right reel 3R can be stop-controlled so that "Blue 7 (symbol 91 in FIG. 2)" of 08 "is stopped and displayed at the position of the center line 8c.

FIG. 8 shows a hit stop control table.
This table, after internally winning the "Bell's Little Role",
"Bell-Bell-Bell" are lined up along the activated line, and are used when the reels are stopped and controlled so that a small win of Bell is won.

In FIG. 8, the "stop control position" of the left reel 3L is code number "03", "08", "1".
It is either 1 "," 15 "or" 19. "In the symbol row shown in Fig. 2, the symbol corresponding to these is" bell ".

In FIG. 8, the "stop control position" of the central reel 3C is the code number "03", "07",
It is either "11", "15" or "19". In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbols corresponding to these are
The "bell".

In FIG. 8, the "stop control position" of the right reel 3R is the code number "01", "05", "1".
It is either 0 "," 14 "or" 18 ". In the symbol row shown in Fig. 2, the symbols corresponding to these are" bell (symbol 94) ".

As described above, when the hit stop control table shown in FIG. 8 is used for stop control of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, the position of the center line 8c, that is, the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The "bell" is stopped and displayed at the center position inside, and the winning is achieved.

FIG. 9 shows a stop control table for forward / middle press release. This table stops reels so that "Bell-Bell-Bell" is not lined up along the activated line after winning "Bell's Little Win" internally (so that Bell's Little Win will not be won). Used when controlling. Here, the stop control positions for the stop operation positions of the left reel 3L and the center reel 3C are the same as those shown in FIG.

In FIG. 9, the "stop control position" of the right reel 3R is code number "02", "06", "1".
It is either 1 ”,“ 15 ”or“ 19. ”In the symbol row shown in FIG.
ay (design 96) ”.

As described above, the stop control table for forward / intermediate release shown in FIG. 9 has the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.
When it is used for stop control, the "bell" is stopped and displayed at the center position of the display windows 4L and 4C, and the "Replay" is stopped and displayed at the center position of the display window 4R. The prize for the small role is not established.

FIG. 10 shows a stop control table for reverse push release. This table stops reels so that "Bell-Bell-Bell" is not lined up along the activated line after winning "Bell's Little Win" internally (so that Bell's Little Win will not be won). Used when controlling. Here, the stop control positions for the stop operation positions of the center reel 3C and the right reel 3R are the same as those shown in FIG.

In FIG. 10, the "stop control position" of the left reel 3L is code number "04", "09",
It is either "12", "17" or "20". In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbols corresponding to these are
It is "Replay (design 96)".

As described above, when the reverse push-off stop control table shown in FIG. 10 is used for the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, "" is displayed at the center position in the left display window 4L. Since "Replay" is stopped and displayed and "bell" is stopped and displayed at the center position in the display windows 4C and 4R, the winning of the small win of Bell is not established.

Here, in the embodiment, as described above, "6 types" are adopted as the stop order, and according to the table number,
Only when the stop operation is performed in any one of the order,
"Bell-Bell-Bell" are lined up along the activated line so that the winning is achieved. Therefore, when the second stop operation is performed, it may be determined whether or not the "bell-bell-bell" lines up along the activated line. For example, "1 (corresponding stop order is" left middle right "") is adopted as the table number, and the left reel 3 is used as the first stop operation.
This is the case when L is operated. That is, when the first stop operation is performed, it may not always be clear whether or not "bell-bell-bell" are lined up along the activated line.
In addition, in the embodiment, the "bell-bell-bell" is always arranged along the center line 8c. Therefore,
In the embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, two disengagement stop control tables are used. The table numbers are "2", "3", "4", "5",
Or, in the case of "6", "left and right middle", "middle left and right",
By performing a stop operation at "middle right left", "right left middle", or "right middle left", the winning of the small win of Bell is established.

Next, with reference to FIG. 11, a block diagram including the function realizing means (operating section) of the main control circuit 71 and the sub control circuit 72 necessary for generating the high-probability replay period will be described.

The main control circuit 71 comprises a high-probability re-game determination means 101, a prize search means 102, a stop control means 103, and a sliding piece number determination means 104. The high-probability replay determination means 101 determines whether or not the occurrence condition is satisfied based on the search result of the prize search means 102, and determines whether or not to generate the high-probability replay period (FIG. 14 described later). Of S
The processing of T28 to ST32 is performed). Prize winning search means 102
Identifies a winning combination (a winning combination is achieved) based on the stop mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (S in FIG. 14, which will be described later).
Perform processing of T24). The stop control means 103, based on the determination result of the sliding piece number determination means 104, reels 3L,
Stop control of 3C and 3R is performed (ST21 of FIG. 13 described later).
Process)). The sliding frame number determining means 104 determines the number of sliding frames based on the stop control table and the timing of the player's stop operation (performs the processing shown in FIG. 17 described later).

The sub-control circuit 72 uses the notification frequency determining means 11
1 and notification control means 112. The notification frequency determination means 111 determines the notification frequency (ST of FIG. 19 described later).
84 processing). The notification control unit 112 controls the liquid crystal display device 5 and the like so as to notify the stop order necessary for realizing the winning of the small win of the bell (the processing of FIG. 20 described later is performed).

In the block diagram shown in FIG. 11, at the start of the game, the main control circuit 71 sends a start command including the information of the internal winning combination and the table number to the sub control circuit 7.
Send to 2. When the internal winning combination is “Bell's small winning combination” and the value of the notification number counter is “1” or more, the notification control unit 112 realizes the winning of the Bell's small winning combination via the liquid crystal display device 5. Notify the stop order required for this.

The player performs the stop operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R in the stop order according to the notification. The stop control means 103 stops the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the determination result of the sliding piece number determination means 104 according to the stop operation. As a result of this stop control, the prize search means 102
Then, the small role of Bell is identified as the winning combination. The high-probability replay determination means determines the high-probability replay period occurrence condition (in the game internally won as the small prize of Bell, "5 times" consecutively) based on the identification result of the prize search means 102 over a plurality of games. It is determined whether or not the winning of the small prize of Bell is established) and whether or not the high-probability replay period is generated. Here, the notification frequency determination means sets the notification frequency to “5 times”.
When it is determined that the high-probability replay period will necessarily occur on condition that the player performs a stop operation according to the notification. On the other hand, when the number of times of notification is “1 time” to “4 times”, the probability of the high-probability replay period occurring is higher than that in the case where the notification is not performed.

As described above, the sub-control circuit 72 determines the number of times of notification and notifies the stop order, so that the sub-control circuit 72 is determined by the player's stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R.
It is possible to participate in the change of the game state (situation) performed by the main control circuit 71 through the operation of. Further, it is possible to influence the success or failure of the occurrence condition of the high-probability replay period related to the mode of the stop operation of the player through the stop operation of the player in response to the notification. That is, the sub-control circuit 72 indirectly determines whether or not to generate the high-probability replay period, which is the decision item of the main control circuit 71, through the player's stop operation by making the decision regarding the above notification. , Or the probability that the generation condition is satisfied can be indirectly changed. That is, the sub control circuit 72
Can control the main control circuit 71 through the player's stop operation based on the notification. In addition, it is possible to give the degree of freedom to the occurrence conditions and the like such as the situation in which there is a high probability of internal winning of the “replay”.

Next, the control operation of the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to the main flow charts shown in FIGS.

First, the CPU 31 performs initialization at the start of the game (step [hereinafter referred to as ST] 1). Specifically, the storage contents of the RAM 33 are initialized, communication data is initialized, and the like. Then, the contents stored in the RAM 33 at the end of the game are erased (ST2). Specifically, the data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used in the previous game is erased, the parameters necessary for the next game are written in the write area of the RAM 33, the start address of the sequence program of the next game is designated, etc. I do. next,
After the last game, that is, all reels 3L, 3C, 3
It is determined whether or not 30 seconds have passed since R stop (ST
3). When this determination is “YES”, the sub control circuit 72
A "demo display command" for requesting display of a "demo image" is transmitted to (ST4).

Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a request for automatic insertion of medals, that is, whether or not a replay prize has been established in the previous game (ST5). If this determination is “YES”, medals for the insertion request are automatically inserted (ST6), and the process proceeds to ST8. When the determination in ST5 is "NO", the inserted medal sensor 22S or B
It is determined whether or not there is an input from the ET switches 11, 12, and 13 (ST7). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST8, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST3.

Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6 (ST8). If this determination is "YES", it is determined whether or not "4.1" seconds have elapsed since the previous game started (ST9). If this determination is "YES", the process proceeds to ST11, If "NO", ST1
Move to 0 processing. In the processing of ST10, "game start waiting time digestion processing" is performed. Specifically, a process of invalidating an input based on a player's operation of starting a game is performed until “4.1” seconds have elapsed since the previous game started.

Next, the CPU 31 performs reel rotation processing (ST11), and at the same time extracts random numbers for lottery (ST).
12) Set 1 game monitoring timer (ST1
3). The random number extracted in the process of ST12 is used in the probability lottery process described later. ST13 processing 1
The game monitoring timer includes an automatic stop timer for automatically stopping the reels regardless of the stop operation of the stop button by the player.

In the processing of ST14 of FIG. 13, the CPU 31
Performs a high-probability re-game period end lottery process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 15, and proceeds to the process of ST15. In the process of ST15, a probability lottery process described later with reference to FIG. 16 is performed. Specifically, using the probability lottery table according to the game state, etc., it is determined whether the random number value extracted in the process of ST12 belongs to the random number value range of the winning combination, and the internal winning combination (establishment flag) Is to determine. next,
The table number used for the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is determined (ST16). Specifically, a random number range is assigned in advance to each of the table numbers “1” to “6”. It is determined whether the random number value extracted from the range of “0” to “127” is included in the random number range of any table number, and the table number is determined. In the embodiment, the table numbers "1" to "6" are determined with equal probability.

Next, the "start command" is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 (ST17). "Start command"
Contains information on internal winning combinations and table numbers. These pieces of information are used in the processing of FIGS. 19 and 20 described later. Then, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button is "on" (ST18). Specifically, it is determined whether any of the stop buttons has been operated. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST20 and “N
If "O", the process proceeds to ST19. In the process of ST19, it is determined whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is "0", and if the determination is "YES", the process proceeds to ST20. , "NO", the process proceeds to ST18.

In the processing of ST20, the CPU 31 performs the sliding frame number determination processing which will be described later with reference to FIG.
Then, the reel corresponding to the stop button that has been stopped is rotated by the number of slide frames and then stopped (ST2).
1). Here, the “number of sliding symbols” indicates the number of symbols that have moved between the time the stop button was operated and the time the reel stopped. Also, the "number of sliding pieces" is the code number of the symbol that was located on the predetermined pay line when the stop button was operated, and the code of the symbol that was stopped on the prize line when the reel actually stopped. It is represented by the absolute value of the difference from the number. This "number of sliding pieces" may be referred to as the "number of pull-in."

In the process of ST22, the CPU 31 determines whether or not all reels have stopped, and this determination is "Y".
If "ES", the process proceeds to ST23, and if "NO", the process proceeds to ST18. In the process of ST23, an "all reel stop command" indicating that all reels have stopped is transmitted, The process moves to ST24 of 14.

In the processing of ST24 of FIG. 14, the CPU 31
Performs a prize search. Winning search means display windows 4L, 4C,
It is to set the winning flag for identifying the winning combination based on the stop mode of the 4R symbol. Specifically, the winning combination is identified based on the code numbers of the symbols arranged along the center line 8c and the winning determination table. Then, it is determined whether or not the winning flag is normal (ST2
5). If this determination is "NO", an illegal error is displayed (ST26). In this case, the game is canceled. If the determination in ST25 is "YES", the process proceeds to ST27.

In the process of ST27, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is the small winning combination of Bell. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST28, and if “NO”, S
Move to the processing of T33. In the process of ST28, it is determined whether or not the winning of the small win of Bell has been established. This judgment is "YE
If "S", the process moves to ST29, and if "NO", the process moves to ST32. In the process of ST29, "1" is added to the value of the bell continuous winning number counter. It is determined whether or not the value of the winning number counter is “5”, that is, whether or not the condition for occurrence of the high-probability replay period is satisfied (ST30) When this determination is “YES”, the process of ST31 Move to, if "NO", S
Move to the processing of T33.

In the process of ST31, the high-probability replay flag is set, the value of the bell continuous winning number counter is cleared (the value is set to "0"), and the process proceeds to ST33. This high-probability replay flag is a flag indicating whether or not it is currently in the high-probability replay period, and S in FIG. 16 described later.
It is used to determine T52. When the high-probability replay flag is set, it is a high-probability replay period. When the high probability replay flag is cleared, it is a normal period.
Note that setting a flag means storing information indicating "1" in a predetermined storage area. Further, clearing the flag means storing information indicating "0" in a predetermined storage area. Here, in the high probability replay period, the processes of ST27 to ST32 may not be performed.

When the determination in ST28 is "NO", that is, when the internal winning combination is the small winning combination of Bell and the winning is not established, the value of the bell continuous winning number counter is cleared and the process proceeds to ST33. . Next, medals are credited or paid out according to the gaming state (ST33). Then, the CPU 31 performs a "WIN lamp lighting process" (ST34). In the "WIN lamp lighting process",
A process of turning on the WIN lamp 17 is performed under a predetermined condition.

Next, it is determined whether the game is in the BB game state or the RB game state (ST35). This judgment is "YE
When "S", BB or RB "number of games check process"
Is performed (ST36). In this "game number check process", the number of times the RB gaming state has occurred, the number of games in the BB general gaming state, the number of winnings in the RB gaming state, and R
B Check the number of games in the game state.

Next, it is determined whether or not it is the end of the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state (ST37). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the number of winnings is 8 or the number of games is 12 in the RB game state, or whether the number of games is 30 in the BB general game state. ST37
When the determination is “YES”, the RAM 33 at the end of the BB game state or the RB game state is cleared (ST3
8). Then, the "bonus end command" is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 (ST39). Then, the process proceeds to ST2.

Next, the high-probability re-game period end lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the high-probability replay flag is set, that is, whether or not it is currently in the high-probability replay period (ST41). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST42 and “N
If it is "O", the process proceeds to ST15 in FIG.
In the process of 2, random number lottery is performed. Specifically, the high-probability replay period end lottery table (FIG. 7), and "0" to "1"
It is determined whether or not to end (continue) the high-probability replay period based on the random number value extracted from the range of 27 ". Subsequently, whether or not to win the high-probability replay game, that is, ST4.
It is determined whether the random number value in the process of 2 is "0" to "11". If this determination is “YES”, ST4
When the process proceeds to the process of No. 4 and is “NO”, ST15 of FIG.
Move to processing. In the process of ST44, the high-probability replay flag is cleared, the high-probability replay period is ended, and the normal period is entered. Then, it transfers to the process of ST15 of FIG.

Next, the probability lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the current game state is the general game state (ST51). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST52,
If "NO", the process proceeds to ST55. In the process of ST51, it is determined whether or not the high-probability replay flag is set, that is, whether or not the high-probability replay period is currently in progress. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST53, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST54.
In the process of ST53, the internal winning combination is determined based on the random number value extracted in the process of ST12 of FIG. 12 and the probability lottery table for the high probability replay period (FIG. 4 (2)). ST
In the process of 54, the random number value extracted in the process of ST12 of FIG. 12 and the probability lottery table for the normal period (see FIG.
The internal winning combination is determined based on (1)). In the process of ST55, the random number value extracted in the process of ST12 of FIG.
And an internal winning combination is determined based on a probability lottery table (not shown) corresponding to the gaming state. Then, ST of FIG.
Move to processing of 16.

Next, referring to FIG. 17, the main control circuit 71
The process of determining the number of sliding frames will be described.

First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the current game state is the general game state (ST61). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST62,
If "NO", the process moves to ST63. In the process of ST62, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is the "bell small winning combination". If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST64, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST63. In the process of ST63, the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the internal winning combination, the game state, the stop order, the stop operation position, and the like.

In the case of internally winning the "bell's small winning combination" in the normal game state, in the processing of ST64, the ST of FIG.
It is determined whether the stop operation of 18 is the first stop operation. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST65, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST70. ST
In the processing of 65, it is determined whether or not there is a possibility of winning the "bell small winning combination" based on the table number determined in the processing of ST16 of FIG. 13 and the stop button on which the first stop operation is performed. To do. For example, "1" as the table number
When is selected, when the left stop button 7L is operated as the first stop operation, the determination in ST65 is
It becomes "YES". On the other hand, if the center or right stop buttons 7C and 7R are operated as the first stop operation, ST
The determination of 65 is “NO”. The determination in ST65 is "Y
If "ES", the process proceeds to ST66, and if "NO", the process proceeds to ST67.

In the process of ST66, the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the hit stop control table (FIG. 8), the reel corresponding to the operated stop button, and the stop operation position. For example, when the left stop button is operated and the stop operation position is "07", the number of sliding symbols is determined to be "4". Here, when the stop control is performed using the hit stop control table, the determination in ST65 is “YES”,
This is because there is a possibility that a small role of Bell will be awarded. Note that, as described above, the success or failure of the winning of the small win of Bell is determined when the second stop operation is performed. Therefore, as will be described later, the stop control table for disengagement (FIGS. 9 and 10) may be used after the processing of ST66.

In the process of ST67, it is determined whether or not the forward push or the middle push is performed by the first stop operation.
If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST68, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST69. ST6
In the process of 8, the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the stop control table for normal / middle press release (FIG. 9), the reel corresponding to the operated stop button, and the stop operation position. Here, in the stop control table shown in FIG. 9, the stop control positions of the left and center reels 3L and 3C all indicate “bell”. Therefore, if there is no possibility of winning the small winning combination of Bell by the first stop operation (the determination in ST65 is “N
Even if it is "O"), "bell-bell-bell" are lined up, and the player's expectation for the winning of the prize can be maintained.

In the process of ST69, the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the stop control table for reverse push release (FIG. 10), the reel corresponding to the operated stop button, and the stop operation position. Here, in the stop control table shown in FIG. 10, the stop control positions of the right reel 3R all indicate "bell". Therefore, as in the case of ST68, even if there is no possibility of winning the small win of the bell by the first stop operation, "bell-bell-bell" are lined up and the game for the winning of the win is achieved. Maintain the expectation of others.

When the operation in ST18 of FIG. 13 is not the first stop operation (the determination in ST64 is "NO"), that is, the second operation.
Alternatively, in the case of the third stop operation, in the processing of ST70, it is determined whether or not the winning of the "bell's small winning combination" is confirmed. When the winning of the "bell's small winning combination" is confirmed, the determination in ST65 is "YES", the table numbers are "1, 6", and the left stop button 7L is the second stop operation. When operated, the table number is "2.
4 "when the central stop button 7C is operated as the second stop operation, or when the table number is" 3, 5 ", the second stop operation is performed.
This is a case where the right stop button 7R is operated as the stop operation. When the determination in ST70 is "YES", ST66
If NO, the process proceeds to ST67.

Next, the notification number lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. This table is stored in the program ROM 75 of the sub control circuit 72.

In the table shown in FIG. 18, "0 times", "1 time", "2 times", and "3 times" are the number of times of notification of the stop order necessary for realizing the winning of the small win of Bell. , "4
The random number range for winning is defined as "times" and "5 times." If the number of times of notification is "1" or more, the number of times of notification is set in the game in which the small win of Bell is internally won. As a limit, the above notification is continuously performed, and when "5 times" is determined (selected) as the number of notifications,
A high-probability replay period will always occur on condition that the player performs a stop operation according to the notification. This notification number lottery table is used in the process of ST84 of FIG. 19 described later.

Next, referring to FIG. 19, sub control circuit 72
The start command reception process of is described. Here, the start command is transmitted at the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (ST17 in FIG. 13).

First, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not a start command has been received (ST81). When this determination is "YES", it is determined whether or not it is the current normal period (ST82). Here, the main control circuit 71 transmits information indicating whether it is the re-game high probability period or the normal period to the sub control circuit 72 by a process not shown. If the determination in ST82 is "YES", the process proceeds to ST83, and if "NO", the process proceeds to ST81.

In the process of ST83, it is determined whether or not the value of the notification counter is "0". This judgment is "YE
If "S", the process proceeds to ST84, and if "NO", the process proceeds to ST86. In the process of ST84, the number of notifications is determined by random number lottery. 18) and the notification frequency is determined based on the random number value extracted from the range of “0” to “1023.” Then, the determined notification frequency is set in the notification frequency counter (ST85), and the process proceeds to ST86. In the process of ST86, a stop order notification process described later with reference to Fig. 20 is performed, and then the process proceeds to ST81, in which the sub-control circuit 72 performs the high-probability replay period by the process of Fig. 20. It is possible to make a substantial decision as to whether or not to generate, or to substantially change the occurrence probability of the high-probability replay period.

Next, referring to FIG. 20, sub control circuit 72
The stop order informing process will be described.

First, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not the value of the notification counter is "1" or more (ST9).
1). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST92, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST81 in FIG. In the process of ST92, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is the small winning combination of Bell. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST93, and if “NO”, the process in FIG.
Then, the process proceeds to ST81. In the process of ST93, the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7 are selected based on the selected table number.
The image control circuit 81 is controlled so as to notify the stop order of R, and the process proceeds to ST94. In the process of ST94, the value of the notification counter is decremented by "1", and the process proceeds to ST81 of FIG.

[Second Embodiment] Next, a gaming machine according to a second embodiment will be described. In the gaming machine of the second embodiment, it is preliminarily determined in which game the stop order is to be notified for the "5 times" game in which the small win of Bell has been internally won after the number of times of notification is determined. I have to.
Specifically, in the first embodiment, the number of notifications is given in consecutive games that are internally won as a small win of the bell, but in the second embodiment, the notifications are not necessarily consecutive. It is not a notification in the game.
Further, in the gaming machine of the second embodiment, the contents of the start command reception processing and the stop order notification processing are different from those of the first embodiment. The structure, electric circuit, etc. of the gaming machine of the second embodiment are basically the same as those of the first embodiment.

Next, the random notification lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

The random notification lottery table is provided for each notification frequency. In each random notification lottery table,
A plurality of notification patterns are provided. Each notification pattern shows a random number range for winning. Further, each notification pattern is associated with the presence or absence of notification of the stop order in each winning count. Here, the number of times of winning matches the value of the number-of-winning counter, which will be described later, and is “1.
The number of times the number of times of notification is equal to or more than the number of times, and the number of times of internally winning the small winning role of Bell in the subsequent games.
In addition, the notification pattern refers to a mode in which it is determined in advance which of the games "5 times" is internally won as a small winning combination of Bell after the notification number is determined, in which game the stop order is to be notified. . The number of notifications is "5 times"
Although the notification pattern is not shown, the number of times of winning is “first time” to “fifth time” as in the case of the first embodiment.
The stop order is notified in all the games.

For example, when the number of times of notification is determined to be “3” and the random number value extracted for determining (selecting) the notification pattern is “600”, the random notification lottery table (C)
Based on, the notification pattern (C6) is selected. Then, the stop order is notified in the games in which the number of times of winning is “first time”, “third time”, and “fifth time”. When the number of times of notification is “3 times” in the first embodiment, the above-mentioned notification is given (continuously) in the games in which the number of times of winning is “first time”, “second time”, and “third time”. Be seen.

Next, the start command receiving process will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a start command has been received (ST101). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST102. ST
In the process of 102, it is determined whether or not it is currently the normal period. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST103, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST101.
In the process of ST103, it is determined whether or not the winning number counter is set. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST108, and if “NO”, ST is determined.
The process moves to 104. Here, the winning counter is
A counter for counting the number of winnings
It is set in the processing of 107, and ST117 of FIG.
It is cleared by the process of.

Next, the notification frequency is determined by random number lottery (ST104), and it is determined whether the notification frequency is "1 or more" (ST105). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST106, and if “NO”, ST is determined.
The process moves to 101. In the processing of ST106, ST10
The notification pattern is determined (selected) by random number lottery (random number value extracted from the range of "0" to "1023") based on the number of times of notification determined in the process of 4. For example, when the number of times of notification is “4” and the extracted random number value is “700”, the notification pattern (D4) is selected. Then, the winning number counter is set (ST107). Here, setting the counter means providing an area for storing (storing) information in the RAM 33. Next, a stop order notification process described later with reference to FIG. 23 is performed (ST
108) and then the process proceeds to ST101. Where ST10
The process of 8 is performed in a situation where the winning number counter is set.

Next, the stop order notification process will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is a small bell combination (ST111). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST112,
If "NO", the process proceeds to ST101. ST11
In the process of 2, "1" is added to the value of the winning number counter, and the process proceeds to ST113. In the processing of ST113,
The presence or absence of notification is determined based on the notification pattern selected in the process of ST22 to ST106 and the value of the winning number counter. For example, when the notification pattern (A2) is selected and the value of the winning number counter is “2”, it is determined that there is notification. When the value of the winning number counter is “3”, it is determined that there is no notification.

Next, it is judged whether or not there is a notification (ST11
4) If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST115, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST101. In the process of ST115, the stop order is notified based on the selected table number. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning number counter is "5" (ST11).
6). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST117, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST101. In the process of ST117, the winning number counter is cleared, and the process proceeds to ST101. Here, clearing the counter means erasing a storage area provided for storing information (making it usable for another purpose).

In the second embodiment, there are provided a plurality of patterns in which it is predetermined whether or not to notify the stop order for a plurality of games that may be played in the future, and one of the patterns is selected to perform the notification process. I have to. For this reason, in a game in which a small win of Bell is internally won, intentional bias of notification is provided, such as by providing a pattern in which notification is continuously performed, compared with the case of determining whether or not to notify based on the result of random number lottery. Therefore, it is possible to provide an interesting gaming machine. In addition, the number of times of winning is “5 times”
However, any number of times can be adopted. Further, in each of the notification patterns, the presence or absence of the notification is predetermined for the game internally won as the small win of the bell, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, regardless of the internally won game, the presence or absence of the notification may be determined in advance, and the presence or absence of the notification may be determined in the game internally won as the small winning role of Bell.

Although the embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this.

In the embodiment, as a predetermined condition, in the game in which the small winning combination of Bell in the “normal period” is internally won, the small winning combination of Bell is continuously won a predetermined number of times (“5 times” in the embodiment). Although it is adopted (an example of the first condition), it is not limited to this. For example, in one or a plurality of games, the stop mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is a predetermined mode (fourth condition), and the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R in one or a plurality of games are operated. The code number of the symbol located on the center line 8c at that time is a predetermined code number (second condition), and the operation sequence of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is a predetermined stop sequence (second). It is a condition of 3, and winning or winning of a prize does not matter) or the like. Further, the main control circuit 71 determines (selects) any predetermined condition (any code number, stop order, etc.), and transmits the determination result to each game sub control circuit 72. And
The sub control circuit 72 can also determine whether or not to notify the above determination result (predetermined condition). Further, the predetermined condition may be established in a plurality of consecutive games or one game.

As the first condition, it is possible to adopt that the winning of a specific hand is achieved a specific number of times in a predetermined number of consecutive games. Specifically, in a series of "10 times" games, the small win of Bell is "5".
It is also possible to adopt that the "time" is established.
As a condition of, it is possible to adopt that winning of a winning combination including a specific winning combination is established in a predetermined order. Specifically, it is also possible to adopt that the winning is established in the order of the small win of bell, the small win of bell, replay, replay, and replay. In this case, even if each game is continuous,
It may be discontinuous. Further, as the first condition, it is possible to adopt that the winning of a specific hand is achieved at a predetermined game interval. Specifically, it is also possible to adopt that the winning of Bell's small win is established every other game or every two games.

In the embodiment, the notification determining means determines whether or not the value of the notification frequency counter is "1 or more" in the game in which the small winning combination of Bell, which is an example of the specific combination, is internally won (see FIG. 20). Whether or not to notify the determination result of the permission determining means based on whether or not the determination in ST91 is "YES", that is, whether or not to notify the stop order necessary for realizing the winning of the small win of Bell. However, it is not limited to this. For example, it is also possible to perform a random number lottery in a game in which a small win of Bell is internally won, and determine whether or not to notify the stop order based on the result of the random number lottery. If it is adopted as a condition for generating the "high probability replay period" that a prize is won a predetermined number of times in succession in a game in which a small role of Bell is internally won, for example, every other game or every two games will be randomly selected. (Random) notification will be given, and the fun of the game will increase.

Further, in the random number lottery for deciding whether or not to give the notification, the probability that the decision to give the notification is made can be changed. Specifically, a "high notification probability state" in which the probability of making a notification is high, and a low probability of making that decision (the probability of making a decision not to make a notification is high) A "low probability state" can also be provided. Any conditions can be adopted as the transition conditions of the “report high probability state” and the “report low probability state”. For example, the internal winning combination or the winning combination is a predetermined combination (“BB”, “RB”, “small cherry combination”, “none (out)”, etc.), and whether or not to shift to the other state. It is possible to employ winning of the random number lottery, that the number of games counted from a predetermined time point (such as when the BB game state ends) has reached a predetermined number, or a combination thereof.

Further, the notification determining means can also determine whether or not to perform the notification by a so-called "map (MAP) method". Specifically, at a predetermined time (for example,
Based on the number of games played after the power is turned on to the gaming machine, when the BB gaming state is over, etc. Have multiple. Then, the notification determining means can also select the information and determine whether to notify based on the selected information and the number of games or the number of internal winnings of a specific winning combination.

In the embodiment, as the notification of the stop order, the first
Although the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R to be operated in the stop operation to the third stop operation are notified, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R to be operated as the first stop operation, that is, only a part of the determination result of the permission determining means can be notified. In addition, it is also possible to notify only some of the symbols constituting the symbol combination that are allowed to be arranged along a predetermined line.

In the embodiment, the high probability replay period is adopted as the predetermined situation, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, "a situation in which the reel stop control is basically performed only based on the player's timing, that is, the stop operation position and the stop control position match (so-called" challenge time (CT) ")", Situation where it is easy to win a single bonus (S / B high probability state), "
"Situation in which it is easy to win a predetermined winning combination (for example, BB, RB, or small winning combination) (for example, so-called" concentration of small winning combinations ")," High probability of internal winning for replay, but winning The success or failure of the above may be distributed by the stop control, the number of times the bonus is internally won may be counted, and a period during which the winning of the count can be established thereafter may be adopted.

In the embodiment, the probability that the occurrence condition of the high-probability replay period, which is an example of a predetermined situation, is increased, or the stop order in which the occurrence condition is satisfied is notified. , But is not limited to this. Specifically, the information about the operation mode of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R that will reduce the possibility that the end condition of the predetermined situation will be satisfied or will not be satisfied may be notified. Good. For example, in the case where "the winning of Bell's small winning combination is established" is adopted in one game or a plurality of consecutive games as the ending condition, the stop order in which the Bell small winning combination is not established is notified. You can also do it. In addition, as a predetermined situation, "There is a high probability that an internal win for a replay is high, but the success or failure of the prize is distributed by stop control, and the number of internal wins for the bonus is counted. Period to do "
In the case of adopting, it is possible to notify the stop order in which the possibility that the ending condition of the period is satisfied increases or the ending condition is satisfied. As a result, the player can realize the establishment of a bonus prize.

In the embodiment, the information necessary for realizing the winning of the small win of Bell is not notified during the high probability replay period, but this information may be notified.

In the embodiment, the liquid crystal display device is used as the notifying means, but a production reel, an action object such as a model (a so-called "feature", etc.), a speaker as a sound output means,
Light, LED dot matrix or the like may be used. The variable display means and the notification means may be realized by one device, or may be realized by different devices. For example, in a so-called "liquid crystal pachi-slot", the variable display means and the notification means can be realized by a liquid crystal display device.

Further, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as a pachinko gaming machine in addition to the slot machine as in the present embodiment. Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to execute a game even in a game program in which the above-described operation of the slot machine is simulated for a home-use game machine. In that case, as the recording medium for recording the game program, a CD-ROM, an FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a slot machine according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of symbols arranged on a reel.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing winning combinations and payout numbers corresponding to winning symbol combinations.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a probability lottery table.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an electric circuit according to an embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a sub control circuit according to the embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a view showing a high-probability replay period end lottery table.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a stop control table.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a stop control table.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a stop control table.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram including a function realizing unit (operation unit) related to a high-probability replay period.

FIG. 12 is a main flowchart of a main control circuit.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart following FIG. 12;

FIG. 14 is a flowchart following FIG. 13;

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a high-probability replay period end lottery process.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a probability lottery process.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a sliding piece number determination process.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of a notification number lottery table.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing start command reception processing.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a stop order notification process.

FIG. 21 is a view showing a random notification lottery table.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing start command reception processing.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a stop order notification process.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Game machine, 2 ... Cabinet, 2a ... Panel display part,
3L, 3C, 3R ... Reel, 4L, 4C, 4R ... Display window, 5 ... Liquid crystal display device, 5a ... Liquid crystal display screen, 6 ... Start lever, 7L, 7C, 7R ... Stop button, 8a ... Cross down line, 8b ... Top line, 8c ... Center line, 8d ... Bottom line, 8e ... Cross-up line, 9a ... 1-BET lamp, 9b ... 2-BET lamp, 9c ... Maximum BET lamp, 10 ... Pedestal part, 11 ... 1
-BET switch, 12 ... 2-BET switch, 13 ...
Maximum BET switch, 14 ... C / P switch, 15 ... Medal payout opening, 16 ... Medal receiving section, 17 ... WIN lamp, 18 ... Payout display section, 19 ... Credit display section, 20
... Bonus game information display section, 21L, 21R ... Speaker, 22 ... Medal insertion slot, 22S ... Insertion medal sensor,
23 ... Dividend table panel, 30 ... Microcomputer, 3
1 ... CPU, 32 ... ROM, 33 ... RAM, 34 ... Clock pulse generation circuit, 35 ... Frequency divider, 36 ... Random number generator, 37 ... Sampling circuit, 38 ... I / O port, 3
9 ... Motor drive circuit, 40 ... Hopper, 41 ... Hopper drive circuit, 45 ... Lamp drive circuit, 46 ... Reel stop signal circuit, 48 ... Display drive circuit, 49L, 49C, 49
R ... Stepping motor, 50 ... Reel position detection circuit,
51 ... Dispensing completion signal circuit, 71 ... Main control circuit, 72 ... Sub control circuit, 73 ... Sub microcomputer, 74 ... Sub CPU, 75 ... Program ROM, 76 ... Work RA
M, 77 ... IN port, 78 ... Sound source IC, 79 ... Power amplifier, 80 ... OUT port, 81 ... Image control circuit, 8
2 ... Image control CPU, 83 ... Image control work RAM, 8
4 ... Image control program ROM, 85 ... IN port, 8
6 ... Image ROM, 87 ... Video RAM, 88 ... Image control IC, 101 ... High-probability re-game determination means, 102 ... Prize search means, 103 ... Stop control means, 104 ... Sliding frame number determination means, 111 ... Notification frequency determination Means, 112 ... Notification control means.

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A variation display means for variably displaying symbols required for a game in a plurality of columns, a notification means other than the variation display means, and the variation display means for each symbol row, the player performing a stop operation. A stop operation section provided for performing an internal winning combination, an internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination, an operation mode of the stop operating section by a player, and a determination result of the internal winning combination determining means. Stop control means for stop control of the variable display, and when a predetermined condition related to the mode of the operation is satisfied,
Situation determining means for determining the occurrence or termination of a predetermined situation, information regarding the mode of the operation that will increase or decrease the possibility that the predetermined condition will be satisfied, or the predetermined condition will be satisfied Alternatively, a gaming machine comprising: a notification determining unit that determines whether or not to notify the information regarding the operation mode that is not established, and controls the notification unit based on the determination result. 2. The game machine according to claim 1, further comprising a main control unit including the internal winning combination determining unit, the stop control unit and the situation determining unit, and a sub-control unit including the notification determining unit. A gaming machine, wherein the main control unit and the sub control unit communicate in one direction from the main control unit to the sub control unit. 3. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the operation mode includes an operation timing of the stop operation unit or an operation order of the stop operation unit, and the predetermined condition is one or more. A first condition related to the success or failure of winning of a specific hand in the game, a second condition related to the operation timing, a third condition related to the operation sequence, or a condition related to the stop mode of the variable display means. A gaming machine including the conditions of 4. 4. The game machine according to claim 3, wherein the first
The condition of, includes that the winning of the specific combination is established, the main control unit, when the internal winning of the specific combination, a predetermined symbol combination corresponding to the specific combination along a predetermined line The stop operation unit is provided with a permission determining unit that determines the operation order of the stop operating unit that is allowed to be lined up, or a symbol combination that is allowed to be lined up along the predetermined line, and the stop control unit is the permission determining unit. Stop control of the variable display based on the determination result of, the notification determination means determines whether to notify a part or all of the determination result of the permission determination means, the notification based on the determination result A gaming machine characterized by controlling means. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the first condition is that the specific winning combination is continuously won a predetermined number of times in a predetermined number of consecutive games or a game in which the specific winning combination is internally won. Is established, in a predetermined number of consecutive games, the specific winning combination is established a specific number of times, the winning combination including the specific combination is established in a predetermined order, or a predetermined combination is established. That is, the winning of the specific winning combination is achieved at game intervals, and when the main control unit internally wins the specific winning combination, a predetermined symbol combination corresponding to the specific winning combination follows a predetermined line. Determining the operation order of the stop operation unit that allows to be lined up in parallel, or a permission determining unit that determines a symbol combination that is allowed to line up along the predetermined line, the stop control unit, the stop determination unit Stop control of the variable display based on the determination result of the means, the notification determination means determines whether to notify a part or all of the determination result of the permission determination means, and based on the determination result A gaming machine characterized by controlling an informing means. 6. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined situation is a situation in which there is a high probability of internally winning a predetermined winning combination, and a situation in which there is a high probability of winning the predetermined winning combination. Or, under a certain condition, the variation display means is in a situation of being stop-controlled at the timing of the operation of the stop operation part, the gaming machine.