JP2006141629A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of prompting a player to perform an appropriate stop operation. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine 1 produces specific notification information (for example, performance data for a specific notification) based on first notification information (for example, performance data for notifying the settlement of a bonus) notifying to be a state of possibly displaying a predetermined symbol combination (for example, a symbol combination related to the operation of the bonus), and second notification information (for example, performance data for notifying an internal winning role) notifying a determined winning role (for example, the internal winning role related to the winning) and outputs the produced specific notification information. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a plurality of reels in which a plurality of symbols are drawn on each peripheral surface, and a plurality of reels corresponding to each of these reels are provided, and some of the plurality of symbols drawn on the peripheral surface of each reel Designate the number of medals and coins to be inserted in a unit game based on a display window for displaying symbols, a stepping motor that individually rotates each reel, and an operation by a player (hereinafter referred to as “insertion operation”) On the basis of the operation of the start lever by the player (hereinafter referred to as “start operation”) on the condition that a medal sensor or BET switch that outputs a signal to be output and a medal or coin is inserted. A start switch that outputs a signal instructing start, and a plurality of start switches corresponding to each reel, based on a stop button operation (hereinafter referred to as “stop operation”) by the player Control of the operation of the stop switch that outputs a signal to stop the rotation of each reel and the stepping motor. As a result of the rotation and stop of all reels, the player wins or loses by combining the symbols displayed on the display window. A game machine (so-called “pachi-slot”) including a control unit that determines the above is known.

  Currently, when a start operation is performed, a mainstream gaming machine performs an internal lottery based on a lottery table and random number sampling, and the result of the internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as “winner”) The rotation of the reel is stopped based on the timing of the stop operation by the person. Therefore, even if the winning combination related to the winning is determined as a result of the internal lottery described above, if the stop operation is not performed at an appropriate timing, the winning is not established (so-called “missing” occurs). The player is required to have a predetermined technique (so-called “promotion”) (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In addition, there is known a game machine that activates a bonus game in which a game advantageous to the player is performed by displaying a predetermined combination of symbols (for example, see Patent Document 2). In this bonus game, the winning combination related to winning is determined with a relatively high probability as compared to the normal game other than the bonus game, so that there is a possibility of paying out more medals than in the normal game. Therefore, the ball can be raised and lowered, and the fun of the game is increased.

  Normally, the bonus game described above is configured so that the combination of symbols related to the operation of the bonus game is small as much as it gives a large profit to the player. Therefore, if the winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game is determined but the stop operation cannot be performed at an appropriate timing, the combination of symbols related to the operation of the bonus game can be displayed. (So-called “missing” occurred) and the bonus game could not be activated. Therefore, at present, in the mainstream gaming machine, even if the combination of symbols related to the operation of the bonus game cannot be displayed in the unit game in which the winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game is determined, Until the symbol combination is displayed, the winning combination relating to the operation of the bonus game is stored (so-called “carryover”) (see, for example, Patent Document 3).

  In the gaming machine as described above, even in a unit game that is carried over (for example, one game from the start of the reel rotation until the reel rotation stops and a game result is obtained) Lottery and determine the winning role. In addition, when the determined winning combination is a winning combination related to winning, the rotation of the reel is stopped so that the combination of symbols related to winning is displayed preferentially over the combination of symbols related to the operation of the bonus game. Take control. As described above, since the number of symbol combinations related to the operation of the bonus game is small, it is difficult for the player to perform the stop operation at an appropriate timing. If the combination of symbols related to the operation of the bonus game is prioritized, if the player cannot perform the stop operation at an appropriate timing, not only the symbol combination related to the operation of the bonus game will be displayed, but also the winning combination will be displayed. The combination of symbols will not be displayed. For this reason, the chance to win a prize is lost despite the fact that the winning combination related to the prize has been determined, which is severe for the player. Therefore, in the unit game that is carried over, when the winning combination related to winning is determined, the combination of symbols related to winning is displayed preferentially so that the opportunity to win winning is not lost, Try not to be harsh for the player.

Furthermore, in the aforementioned gaming machine, when a winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game is determined or when a winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game is carried over, a predetermined condition is satisfied. By displaying notification information on a display device provided in the gaming machine, a definite notification that the combination of symbols related to the operation of the bonus game can be displayed (hereinafter referred to as “definite notification”). There is known a gaming machine that performs the game (for example, see Patent Document 4). Thereby, the player knows that the combination of symbols related to the operation of the bonus game can be displayed, and can easily perform a stop operation aiming at the display of the combination of symbols related to the operation of the bonus game at an appropriate timing. .
Japanese Examined Patent Publication No. 3-72313 JP-A-8-98912 JP 2000-210413 A JP 2001-286601 A

  However, in the above-described conventional gaming machine, when a winning combination related to winning is determined in a unit game that is carried over, a combination of symbols related to winning is preferentially displayed. For this reason, when the above-described confirmation notification is given to the player, when the winning combination related to winning is determined, the bonus game is displayed even though the combination of symbols related to winning can be preferentially displayed. In some cases, a player may perform a stop operation aiming at displaying a combination of symbols related to the operation. As a result, there was a problem that the winning combination related to winning a prize was lost more than necessary, and the player's willingness to play was reduced. In addition, this problem becomes more serious as the number of times that a winning combination for winning a prize is determined increases when carryover is performed.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prompt a player to perform an appropriate stop operation.

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

  A symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols, a start signal output means for outputting a signal for instructing the start of a unit game based on a start operation, and a winning combination determined based on a signal output by the start signal output means The winning combination determining means, the symbol changing means for changing the symbol displayed by the symbol display means based on the signal output from the start signal output means, and the symbol changing means based on the stop operation. Based on the stop signal output means for outputting a signal for instructing to stop the change of the symbol, the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means and the signal output by the stop signal output means, the symbol changing means And a stop control means for performing stop control of the symbol variation to be performed, wherein the symbol display means can display a predetermined combination of symbols. Specific notification information generating means for generating specific notification information based on the first notification information for notification of the fact and the second notification information for notification of the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means, A gaming machine comprising: specific notification information output means for outputting specific notification information generated by the specific notification information generation means.

  According to this gaming machine, the specific notification based on the first notification information for notifying that the combination of the predetermined symbols can be displayed, and the second notification information for notifying the determined winning combination. Information is generated, and the generated specific notification information is output. Thereby, the player can know that the combination of the predetermined symbols can be displayed, and can know the determined winning combination. As a result, it is possible to prompt the player to perform an appropriate stop operation.

  A symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols, a start signal output means for outputting a signal for instructing the start of a unit game based on a start operation, and a winning combination determined based on a signal output by the start signal output means When the winning combination determining means and the winning combination determining means determine the specific winning combination, the specific winning combination is displayed until the symbol combination related to the specific winning combination is displayed by the symbol displaying means. A winning combination storing means for storing a combination; a symbol changing means for changing a symbol displayed by the symbol display means based on a signal output from the start signal output means; and the symbol changing means based on a stop operation. A stop signal output means for outputting a signal for commanding the stop of the variation of the symbol performed by the above, and the specific winning combination or the winning combination determining means stored by the winning combination storing means And a stop control means for performing stop control of symbol variation performed by the symbol variation means based on the winning combination determined by the stop signal output means and the signal output by the stop signal output means. If the winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means when the winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means when the specific winning combination is stored by the winning combination storing means. Based on first notification information for notifying that a combination of symbols can be displayed, and second notification information for notifying the winning combination related to the winning determined by the winning combination determining means. A gaming machine comprising: specific notification information generation means for generating specific notification information; and specific notification information output means for outputting specific notification information generated by the specific notification information generation means

  According to this gaming machine, when a specific winning combination is stored, when the winning combination related to winning is determined, a notification that the combination of symbols related to the specific winning combination can be displayed. The specific notification information based on the first notification information to be performed and the second notification information to notify the winning combination related to the determined winning combination is generated, and the generated specific notification information is output. Thus, the player can know that the specific winning combination is stored and the combination of symbols related to the specific winning combination can be displayed, and know the winning combination related to the determined winning combination. Will be able to. As a result, it is possible to prompt the player to perform an appropriate stop operation. Further, it is possible to prevent the opportunity for displaying the combination of symbols related to winning from being reduced more than necessary, and to prevent the player's willingness to play from being reduced.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, based on the first notification information for notifying that the combination of the predetermined symbols can be displayed, and the second notification information for notifying the determined winning combination. Since the specific notification information is generated and the generated specific notification information is output, it is possible to prompt the player to perform an appropriate stop operation.

  The configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a gaming machine 1 according to the present invention. In this gaming machine 1, medals are used. However, the gaming value used in the gaming machine 1 is not limited to this, and other than coins, gaming balls, tokens, etc., it is given to or given to a player. A card or the like storing game value information is also applicable.

  The gaming machine 1 is provided with a cabinet 1a that houses reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a main control circuit 71 (see FIG. 3) described later, and the like, and a front door 1b that is attached to the cabinet 1a so as to be openable and closable. .

  Inside the cabinet 1a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotatably provided in a horizontal row. On the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a symbol row composed of a plurality of types of symbols is drawn on each outer peripheral surface. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled by a later-described main control circuit 71 (see FIG. 3) so as to rotate at a constant speed (for example, 80 revolutions / minute), and the symbols drawn on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R Fluctuates with the rotation of the reel.

  Further, the front door 1b is formed with a panel display portion 2 as a substantially vertical surface. In the center of the panel display portion 2, vertically long rectangular display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are arranged in front of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. It is provided so that it may be located in. The symbols on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R can be observed through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 receives a winning that serves as a reference for determining success or failure of winning based on the symbols displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. A line is provided. As the winning lines, a top line 8b, a center line 8c and a bottom line 8d are provided in the horizontal direction, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e are provided in the oblique direction.

  The five winning lines 8a to 8e are basically operated by operating a 1-BET button 11, a 2-BET button 12, and a maximum BET button 13 which will be described later, or by inserting medals into the medal slot 22. Each one, three, and five are activated (hereinafter, the activated winning line is referred to as an activated line). Which winning line is activated is displayed by turning on BET lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c, which will be described later. The determination of winning is made based on this active line. For example, a symbol {for example, a bell described later (symbol 64)} constituting a combination of symbols related to a predetermined internal winning combination (for example, a bell described later) is stopped and displayed along the position corresponding to the active line. As a result, a winning of a predetermined internal winning combination (for example, a bell) is established.

  A 1-BET lamp 9a, a 2-BET lamp 9b, and a maximum BET lamp 9c are provided on the left side of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c are unit games (for example, one game from the start of reel rotation until the reel rotation stops and a game result is obtained). It is turned on according to the number of medals inserted to perform (that is, the number of inserted medals). The 1-BET lamp 9a is turned on when the number of inserted sheets is one and one winning line (8c) is activated. The 2-BET lamp 9b is lit when the number of inserted sheets is two and the three pay lines (8b, 8c, 8d) are activated. The maximum BET lamp 9c lights up when the number of inserted sheets is 3 and all winning lines (8a to 8e) are activated.

  A WIN lamp 20 is provided below the BET lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c. The WIN lamp 20 is turned on when a win lamp lighting lottery performed when a carryover combination described later is set. This informs the player that a carryover combination has been set and that a combination of symbols relating to a bonus (for example, BB or RB) described later can be displayed on the active line.

  An information display unit 18 is provided below the WIN lamp 20. The information display unit 18 is composed of 7-segment LEDs, and the number of medals stored in the gaming machine 1 (so-called “credit”), the number of medals to be paid out to the player at the time of winning a prize (hereinafter “paid-out number”). In other words, the number of unit games and the number of winnings in the RB gaming state described later are displayed.

  A horizontal pedestal 10 is formed below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, and a liquid crystal display device 5 is provided between the pedestal 10 and the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. On the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5, information related to the game is displayed.

  On the right side of the liquid crystal display device 5, a medal slot 22 is provided. The above-described winning line is activated according to the medal inserted into the medal slot 22. Also, if more than 3 medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot 22 (that is, the maximum number that can be inserted in a unit game (hereinafter referred to as “maximum number inserted”)), Medals are credited.

  On the left side of the liquid crystal display device 5, a 1-BET button 11, a 2-BET button 12, and a maximum BET button 13 are provided for inserting medals from credited medals. The 1-BET button 11 is inserted with one of the credited medals by a single pressing operation. The 2-BET button 12 is inserted with two of the credited medals by a single pressing operation. The maximum BET button 13 is used to insert three medals out of credited medals (that is, the maximum number of inserted medals) by a single pressing operation. By operating these BET buttons 11, 12, and 13, the above-described winning line is activated.

  An operation unit 17 is provided above the BET buttons 11, 12, and 13. Based on the operation of the operation unit 17 by the player, information related to the game such as a game history is displayed on the display screen 5 a of the liquid crystal display device 5.

  A C / P button 14 for switching between credit (Credit) / payout (Pay) of medals acquired by the player in the game is provided on the left side of the front surface of the pedestal 10. When the C / P button 14 is pressed to switch from credit to payout, the credited medal is paid out from the medal payout port 15 at the lower front, and the payout medal is stored in the medal receiving portion 16.

  Speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R are provided on the left and right above the medal receiving portion 16. From the speakers 21L and 21R, a production sound, a notification sound, or the like corresponding to the game situation is emitted.

  A start lever 6 is provided on the right side of the C / P button 14 to rotate the reels 3L, 3C, 3R by a start operation and to start changing the symbols displayed on the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Yes.

  Three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by a stop operation are provided at the center of the front surface of the pedestal 10 and below the liquid crystal display device 5, respectively. Is provided. The unit game of the embodiment starts when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R start to rotate, and ends when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R stop.

  Moreover, LED101 and the lamp | ramp 102 are provided in the upper part of the front door 1b. The LED 101 and the lamp 102 emit light in a light emission pattern according to the game situation, and effects and notifications are performed.

  FIG. 2 shows a symbol array arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  A reel sheet is mounted on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, and a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols are arranged on the reel sheet is drawn. Specifically, red 7 (design 61), blue 7 (design 62), BAR (design 63), bell (design 64), watermelon (design 65), Replay (design 66) and cherry (design 67). The symbol sequence which consists of is drawn. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG. Each symbol is assigned a code number of 00 to 20, and is stored as a data table in the ROM 32 (see FIG. 3) of the main control circuit 71 described later.

  FIG. 3 shows a circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1 including a peripheral device (actuator) electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, the sub control circuit 72, the main control circuit 71, or the sub control circuit 72.

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added to a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31 and ROM 32 and RAM 33 which are storage means.

  A clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36 and a sampling circuit 37 are connected to the CPU 31.

  The clock pulse generation circuit 34 and the frequency divider 35 generate a reference clock pulse. The random number generator 36 generates random numbers belonging to a certain numerical range. The sampling circuit 37 extracts (samples) the random number generated by the random number generator 36. By using the extracted random number, a lottery process is performed, and predetermined information (for example, an internal winning combination described later) is determined.

  As a means for random number sampling, random number sampling may be executed in 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.

  The ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30 transmits a program related to the processing of the CPU 31 (for example, see FIGS. 8 to 11 described later), various tables (for example, see FIGS. 5 to 7 described later), and the sub control circuit 72. Various control commands (commands) are stored.

  Various information obtained by the processing of the CPU 31 is set in the RAM 33. For example, various kinds of information such as identification information for identifying an internal winning combination, a carryover combination, a gaming state, and numerical information for specifying the number of unit games, the number of winnings, the number of payouts, and the like are set. These pieces of information are transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 by the aforementioned command.

  In the circuit of FIG. 3, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30 are the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c, the WIN lamp 20, the information display unit 18, the hopper 40, and stepping motors 49L, 49C. 49R.

  In addition, each circuit for controlling the operation of each actuator described above is connected to the output unit of the microcomputer 30 in response to a control signal output from the CPU 31. Each circuit includes a motor drive circuit 39, a lamp drive circuit 45, a display unit drive circuit 48, and a hopper drive circuit 41.

  The motor drive circuit 39 drives and controls the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R. As a result, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated or stopped.

  The lamp driving circuit 45 controls driving of the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c or the WIN lamp 20. Thereby, the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c or the WIN lamp 20 are turned on and off. The CPU 31 outputs a lighting signal to the lamp driving circuit 45 when winning the WIN lamp lighting lottery performed when the carryover combination described later is set. In response to this, the lamp drive circuit 45 turns on the WIN lamp 20. If the CPU 31 determines that the symbol combination related to the carryover combination is displayed on the active line, the CPU 31 outputs a turn-off signal to the lamp driving circuit 45. In response to this, the lamp driving circuit 45 turns off the WIN lamp 20.

  The display unit driving circuit 48 drives and controls the information display unit 18. As a result, various information (such as the number of credits) is displayed on the information display unit 18.

  The hopper drive circuit 41 drives and controls the hopper 40. Thereby, the medal accommodated in the hopper 40 is paid out.

  Also, each switch and each circuit for generating an input signal that triggers outputting a control signal to each circuit and each actuator described above are connected to the input section of the microcomputer 30. Each switch and each circuit includes a start switch 6S, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, 1-BET switch 11S, 2-BET switch 12S, maximum BET switch 13S, C / P switch 14S, medal sensor 22S, reel position detection. There are a circuit 50 and a payout completion signal circuit 51.

  The start switch 6S detects a player's operation on the start lever 6 and outputs a signal instructing the start of the unit game to the microcomputer 30.

  The stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS detect the player's operation on the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, respectively, and command to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the detected stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. The signal to be output is output to the microcomputer 30.

  The 1-BET switch 11S, the 2-BET switch 12S, and the maximum BET switch 13S detect the player's operation on the 1-BET button 11, the 2-BET button 12, and the maximum BET button 13, respectively. A signal that instructs insertion of one, two, or three medals is output to the microcomputer 30.

  The C / P switch 14S detects a player's operation on the C / P button 14, and outputs a signal for switching the credit mode or the payout mode to the microcomputer 30. When the credit mode is switched to the payout mode, a signal for instructing the payout of medals credited to the gaming machine 1 is output to the microcomputer 30.

  The medal sensor 22S detects a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 22, and outputs a signal indicating that a medal has been inserted to the microcomputer 30.

  The reel position detection circuit 50 detects a pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and generates a signal for detecting the position of the symbol on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The payout completion signal circuit 51 indicates that the payout of medals is completed when the number of medals detected by the medal detection unit 40S (that is, the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number. Generate a signal.

  The sub control circuit 72 performs various processes (such as determination and execution of effect contents) based on various commands (such as a start command described later) output from the main control circuit 71. The sub control circuit 72 does not input commands, information, or the like to the main control circuit 71, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72.

  The main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the sub control circuit 72 include the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, the LED 101, and the lamp 102. The sub-control circuit 72 determines and displays an image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined content of the effect, determines and outputs the lighting pattern of the LED 101 and the lamp 102, and the effect sound output from the speakers 21L and 21R. Determine and output sound effects.

  Further, the operation unit 17 and the volume control unit 103 are connected to the sub control circuit 72. The sub control circuit 72 displays an image corresponding to the information determined by the signal output from the operation unit 17 on the liquid crystal display device 5. Further, the sub control circuit 72 adjusts the volume output from the speakers 21L and 21R based on the signal output from the volume control unit 103.

  In the gaming machine 1, when a signal is output from the start switch 6S that starts the unit game on condition that a medal is inserted, a control signal is output to the motor drive circuit 39, and drive control of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R is performed. The rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started by (for example, excitation to each phase). At this time, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted, and the counted value is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. From the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reset pulses are obtained for each rotation, and these pulses are output to the CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. The count value of the drive pulse set in the RAM 33 is cleared to 0 by the output of the reset pulse. Thereby, the count value corresponding to the rotation position within the range of one rotation is set in the RAM 33 for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Here, in the ROM 32, a symbol table (not shown) is stored in the ROM 32 in order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. Yes. In this symbol table, the code numbers sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided corresponding to the respective code numbers with reference to the position where the reset pulse is output. A symbol code indicating the displayed symbol is associated with the symbol.

  When a signal is output from the start switch 6S, random number sampling is performed by the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37, lottery processing is performed based on the extracted random number, and an internal winning combination is determined.

  After the reels 3L, 3C, 3R reach constant speed rotation, when a signal is output from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS by a stop operation, the reels 3L, 3L, A control signal for stopping and controlling 3C and 3R is output to the motor drive circuit 39. The motor drive circuit 39 controls the driving of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R (for example, excitation to all phases) and stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  When the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, the display combination search process is performed based on the combination of symbols displayed at a predetermined position (for example, the center line 8c). The search for the display combination is performed based on a symbol combination table (not shown) stored in the ROM 32. In this symbol combination table, a symbol combination related to winning, a corresponding medal payout number, and a corresponding determination code are set.

  When it is determined by the display combination search that a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed, a control signal is output to the hopper driving circuit 41 and the hopper 40 is driven to pay out medals. At this time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 40, and when the count value reaches the designated number, the payout completion signal circuit 51 outputs a signal indicating completion of the medal payout. The Thereby, a control signal is output to the hopper drive circuit 41, and the drive of the hopper 40 is stopped. When the credit mode is switched by the C / P switch 14S, if it is determined that the symbol combination related to winning is displayed, the payout number corresponding to the symbol combination related to winning is credited to the RAM 33. Add to the number counter. Further, a control signal is output to the display unit driving circuit 48 and the value of the credit number counter is displayed on the information display unit 18. In some cases, a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed, and medals paid out or credits are collectively referred to simply as “paid out”.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the sub control circuit 72. The sub control circuit 72 includes an image control circuit (gSub) 72a and a sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b. The image control circuit (gSub) 72 a or the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72 b is configured on a circuit board different from the circuit board constituting the main control circuit 71.

  Communication between the main control circuit 71 and the image control circuit (gSub) 72a is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the image control circuit (gSub) 72a, and the image control circuit (gSub) 72a is connected to the main control circuit. No command, information or the like is input to 71. Communication between the image control circuit (gSub) 72a and the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b is performed in one direction from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b. The sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b does not input commands, information, etc. to the image control circuit (gSub) 72a.

  The image control circuit (gSub) 72a includes an image control microcomputer 81, a serial port 82, a program ROM 83, a work RAM 84, a calendar IC 85, an image control IC 86, a control RAM 87, an image ROM {CROM (character ROM)} 88, and a video RAM 89. The

  The image control microcomputer 81 includes a CPU, an interrupt controller, and an input / output port (a serial port is shown). Based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71, the CPU provided in the image control microcomputer 81 follows the control program stored in the program ROM 83 with effect contents {that is, effect data (image information, light emission pattern information, sound (Including information)} and performing various processes. Similarly to the main control circuit 71, the image control circuit (gSub) 72a includes a clock pulse generation circuit, a frequency divider, a random number generator, and a sampling circuit, and is connected to the image control microcomputer 81 ( Not shown). These are configured to execute random number sampling. Further, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a reset interrupt process (see FIG. 12) described later at regular intervals based on the reference clock pulse generated by the clock pulse generation circuit.

  The serial port 82 receives a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The program ROM 83 stores a control program (see FIGS. 12 to 14 described later) executed by the image control microcomputer 81, various tables (for example, an effect data determination table for determining effect data), and the like. The work RAM 84 is configured as a temporary storage unit for work when the image control microcomputer 81 executes the control program described above. Various information is set in the work RAM 84. For example, various information such as various commands received from the main control circuit 71, information extracted from various commands, and information obtained as a result of performing processing corresponding to various commands are set.

  The calendar IC 85 stores date data. An operation unit 17 is connected to the image control microcomputer 81. In the embodiment, the date setting or the like is performed by operating the operation unit 17 by a hall clerk or the like. The image control microcomputer 81 stores the date information set based on the input signal transmitted from the operation unit 17 in the calendar IC 85. The date information stored in the calendar IC 85 is backed up.

  The work RAM 84 and calendar IC 85 described above are backup targets. That is, even when the power supplied to the image control microcomputer 81 is shut off, the power is continuously supplied, and the stored information and the like are prevented from being erased.

  The image control IC 86 generates an image corresponding to the effect data determined by the image control microcomputer 81 and outputs it to the liquid crystal display device 5.

  The control RAM 87 is included in the image control IC 86. The image control microcomputer 81 writes and reads information and the like with respect to the control RAM 87. In the control RAM 87, a register of the image control IC 86, a sprite attribute table, and a color palette table are developed. The image control microcomputer 81 updates the register of the image control IC 86 and the sprite attribute table at predetermined timings.

  The image control IC 86 is connected to the liquid crystal display device 5, the image ROM 88, and the video RAM 89. The image ROM 88 may be connected to the image control microcomputer 81. In this case, the configuration may be effective when processing a large amount of image data such as three-dimensional image data.

  The image ROM 88 stores image data, dot data, and the like for generating an image. For example, characters such as people and animals, sprite image data such as symbols, characters, and figures, background image data, and the like are stored. Sprite image data is an image to be displayed superimposed on a background image (background surface). Further, the image ROM 88 is image data for generating an image based on effect data for bonus determination notification described later, image data for generating an image based on effect data for internal winning combination notification described later, and specific notification The image data for generating an image based on the effect data is stored.

  The video RAM 89 is configured as a temporary storage unit when an image is generated by the image control IC 86. The image control IC 86 transmits a signal to the image control microcomputer 81 every time data in the video RAM 89 is transferred to the liquid crystal display device 5.

  In the image control circuit (gSub) 72a, the image control microcomputer 81 also controls the effects of sound and lamps. The image control microcomputer 81 determines the type of sound / lamp and the output timing based on the determined effect data. The image control microcomputer 81 transmits a command to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b via the serial port 82 at every predetermined timing. In the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b, only the sound / lamp output is performed mainly in accordance with the command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a (excluding the volume adjustment control described later). .

  The sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b includes a sound / lamp control microcomputer 91, a serial port 92, a program ROM 93, a work RAM 94, a sound source IC 95, a power amplifier 96, and a sound source ROM 97.

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 includes a CPU, an interrupt controller, and an input / output port (a serial port is shown). The CPU provided in the sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 performs sound / lamp output processing according to the control program stored in the program ROM 93 based on the command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 is connected to the LED 101 and the lamp 102. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 transmits an output signal to the LED 101 and the lamp 102 in response to a command transmitted at a predetermined timing from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a. Thereby, LED101 and the lamp | ramp 102 light-emit in the predetermined | prescribed aspect according to a command.

  The serial port 92 receives a command or the like transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a. The program ROM 93 stores a control program executed by the sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 and the like. The work RAM 94 is configured as a temporary storage means for work when the sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 executes the control program described above.

  The sound source IC 95 generates a sound source based on the command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72 a and outputs the sound source to the power amplifier 96. The power amplifier 96 is an amplifier, and speakers 21L and 21R are connected to the power amplifier 96. The power amplifier 96 amplifies the sound source output from the sound source IC 95 and outputs the amplified sound source from the speakers 21L and 21R. The sound source ROM 97 stores sound source data (phrase etc.) for generating a sound source.

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 is connected to a volume control unit 103. The volume control unit 103 can be operated by a hall clerk and the like, and the volume output from the speakers 21L and 21R is adjusted. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 performs control to adjust the sound output from the speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R to the input volume based on the input signal transmitted from the volume control unit 103.

  FIG. 5 shows a symbol combination corresponding to a display combination and a payout number.

  As the display combination of the gaming machine 1, BB (so-called “big bonus”), RB (so-called “regular bonus”), bell, watermelon, cherry, replay, and lose are set. BB and RB are collectively referred to as “bonus”.

  As shown in FIG. 5, BB operates by displaying three red 7 (symbol 61) or blue 7 (symbol 62) side by side along the active line. When BB is activated, the gaming state is updated to the BB gaming state. The number of payouts corresponding to the operation of BB is 0.

  The RB operates by displaying three BARs (symbol 63) side by side along the active line. When the RB is activated, the gaming state is updated to the RB gaming state. Further, the number of payouts corresponding to the operation of the RB is 0.

  The bell is won by displaying three bells (symbol 64) side by side along the active line. The number of payouts corresponding to the Bell prize is fifteen.

  The watermelon is won by displaying three watermelons (symbol 65) side by side along the active line. The number of payouts corresponding to the watermelon winning is eight.

  The cherry is awarded when the cherry (symbol 67) stops and displays on the upper, middle or lower display window 4L. The number of payouts corresponding to the winning of the cherry is two. When the cherry is displayed on the upper or lower stage of the left display window 4L, a winning is made on two active lines, so the corresponding payout number is 4 (2 x 2).

  Replay is established by displaying three replays (symbol 66) side by side along the active line. The payout number corresponding to the establishment of the replay is 0, but when the replay is established, the re-game is performed in the next unit game. That is, the same number of medals as the number of coins inserted in the unit game in which replay is established is automatically inserted into the next unit game, so that the player can play the next unit game without consuming the medal.

  Further, when a symbol combination other than the symbol combinations related to the above-mentioned operation of BB, RB, winning of bell, watermelon, cherry, and establishment of replay is displayed, a loss is established. The display combination includes the above-mentioned BB, RB, bell, watermelon, cherry, and replay, and also includes a loss. In the embodiment, in the case of “winning”, when a combination of corresponding symbols is displayed on the active line, a display combination (bell, watermelon, cherry) for paying out medals is established, and a bonus is activated. The display combination (BB or RB) for performing the game or the display combination (replay) for performing the replay may be included.

  The probability lottery table used when determining the internal winning combination will be described with reference to FIG.

  A probability lottery table is provided for each gaming state. In this probability lottery table, an internal winning combination, a random number range in which each internal winning combination is determined, and a winning probability are associated. In this probability lottery table, BB, RB, cherry, bell, watermelon, replay, and lose are provided as internal winning combinations that may be determined. The random number range used in this probability lottery table is “0-16383”.

  Here, the gaming state of the embodiment will be described. The gaming state of the embodiment includes a general gaming state, a BB internal winning state, an RB internal winning state, a BB gaming state, and an RB gaming state. These gaming states are basically distinguished by the type of internal winning combination that may be determined. The transition between the game states is performed by the CPU 31 according to the program stored in the ROM 32 described above.

  The general gaming state is a gaming state in which neither BB nor RB is operating and neither BB nor RB is won. The general game state is set as the most unfavorable game state for the player as compared to other game states.

  In the general gaming state, when BB is determined as an internal winning combination, the gaming state is updated to the BB internal winning state. In the gaming machine 1, when BB is determined as an internal winning combination, BB is stored as an internal winning combination until the BB is activated (generally referred to as “carryover”). Called "carryover"). While BB is stored as an internal winning combination, the BB internal winning state continues.

  Further, when the RB is determined as the internal winning combination in the general gaming state, the gaming state is updated to the RB internal winning state. In the gaming machine 1, when the RB is determined as the internal winning combination, the RB is used as a carryover combination until the RB operates. While the RB is carried over, the RB internal winning state continues.

  When a combination of symbols related to BB is displayed in the BB internal winning state, BB is activated. When BB is activated, the gaming state is updated to the BB gaming state. In the BB gaming state, first, the BB general gaming state is started, and the RB gaming state is started by the operation of the RB in the BB general gaming state. The BB gaming state has a higher probability that the RB is determined as an internal winning combination than other gaming states, and the RB can be operated with a high probability. Therefore, the BB gaming state is different from other gaming states (for example, the general gaming state). This is a game state that is more advantageous for the player than the player. In addition, the BB gaming state ends when the number of payouts in the BB gaming state reaches a predetermined number (for example, 465). Note that the BB gaming state is a gaming state configured by a unit game in which the accessory continuous operation device according to the first type special accessory is operating.

  When the symbol combination relating to RB is displayed in the RB internal winning state, RB is activated. When the RB is activated, the gaming state is updated to the RB gaming state. The RB gaming state is a gaming state in which an internal winning combination (for example, bell, watermelon, cherry) related to winning may be determined with high probability. In the RB gaming state, the maximum number of inserted games is set to one. For this reason, the ratio of medals to be paid out with respect to the inserted medals can be increased, which is a gaming state advantageous to the player as compared to other gaming states. Also, the RB gaming state is the number of unit games performed in the RB gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “the number of RB games”) reaches 12 times, or the number of winnings (excluding the establishment of replay) is established ( The process ends when the number of “winnings” is 8). The RB gaming state is a gaming state configured by a unit game in which the first type special combination is operating.

  (1) of FIG. 6 shows the general game state probability lottery table. The general gaming state probability lottery table is used when the gaming state is the general gaming state.

  In the general game state probability lottery table, there is a possibility that cherry, bell, watermelon, replay, RB, BB, and lose are determined as internal winning combinations. The random number range and the winning probability determined for each internal winning combination are as shown in the figure.

  (2) of FIG. 6 shows an internal winning state probability lottery table. The internal winning state probability lottery table is used when the gaming state is the BB internal winning state or the RB internal winning state.

  In the internal lottery status probability lottery table, there is a possibility that cherry, bell, watermelon, replay, or loss will be determined as the internal winning combination. The random number range and the winning probability determined for each internal winning combination are as shown in the figure. In the internal winning state probability lottery table, since BB and RB are not provided, there is no possibility that BB and RB are determined. In the internal winning state, the probability that replay is determined is higher than in the general gaming state. As a result, opportunities for players to replay are increasing. In addition, the probability that an internal winning combination other than replay and lose is determined is set equal to the probability lottery table for the general gaming state.

  FIG. 6 (3) shows an RB gaming state probability lottery table. The RB gaming state probability lottery table is used when the gaming state is the RB gaming state.

  In the RB gaming state probability lottery table, there is a possibility that cherry, bell, watermelon, or lose will be determined as the internal winning combination. The random number range and the winning probability determined for each internal winning combination are as shown in the figure. In the RB gaming state probability lottery table, since BB, RB, and replay are not provided, there is no possibility that BB, RB, and replay are determined.

  Further, in the RB gaming state, the probability that cherry, bell, and watermelon are determined is extremely higher than in other gaming states, and the probability that a loss is determined is extremely low. Further, in the RB gaming state, the maximum inserted number is set to one. As a result, in the RB gaming state, the ratio of the payout number to the input number (so-called payout rate) can be increased. Therefore, in the RB gaming state, the player can increase the chances of acquiring medals, so that it is possible to play a game that is more advantageous to the player than in other gaming states.

  (4) in FIG. 6 shows a probability lottery table for a general gaming state during BB. The BB general gaming state probability lottery table is used when the gaming state is the BB general gaming state.

  In the BB general gaming state probability lottery table, there is a possibility that cherry, bell, watermelon, replay, RB, or lose will be determined as the internal winning combination. The random number range and the winning probability determined for each internal winning combination are as shown in the figure. In the BB general gaming state probability lottery table, since BB is not provided, there is no possibility that BB is determined. In the general game state during BB, the probability that replay and RB are determined is higher than in other game states. As a result, in the general game state during BB, it is possible to increase the chance that the player can play the game again and to operate the RB continuously.

  With reference to FIG. 7, the relationship between the gaming state, the internal winning combination, and the determined stop table group will be described. The stop table group indicates a set of stop tables, and is determined at the time of stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The stop table group is determined based on the gaming state and the internal winning combination. Further, the symbol combination to be displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R (or on the active line) is determined based on the stop table group.

  When the displayable stop table group is determined as the stop table group, the symbol combinations corresponding to the corresponding internal winning combination can be displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R (or on the active line). . For example, when the replay display possible stop table group is determined, it becomes possible to display the symbol combination related to the replay along the effective line. When the losing display stop table group is determined, the symbol combination related to losing (that is, the symbol combination related to other than BB, RB, replay, bell, watermelon, cherry) can be displayed along the effective line. It becomes possible.

  In the general gaming state, the RB gaming state, and the BB general gaming state, a displayable stop table capable of displaying the symbol combination related to the determined internal winning combination is surely determined.

  In the BB internal winning state and the RB internal winning state, a displayable stop table capable of displaying the symbol combination related to the determined internal winning combination is surely determined unless the internal winning combination is lost.

  In addition, when the determined internal winning combination is BB and the BB displayable stop table group is determined and the symbol combination related to BB is not displayed, BB is carried over as a carryover combination after the next game. It is. When the BB is carried over, the gaming state becomes the BB internal winning state. In the BB internal winning state, when the internal winning combination is lost, the BB displayable stop table group corresponding to the BB set as the carryover combination is determined. Thereby, it becomes possible to display the symbol combination which concerns on BB along an effective line.

  Furthermore, when the determined internal winning combination is RB, and when the RB displayable stop table group is determined and the symbol combination related to RB is not displayed, RB is carried over as a carryover combination after the next game. It is. When the RB is carried over, the gaming state becomes the RB internal winning state. In the RB internal winning state, when the internal winning combination is lost, the RB displayable stop table group corresponding to the RB set as the carryover combination is determined. Thereby, it becomes possible to display the symbol combination which concerns on RB along an effective line.

  The stop table included in the stop table group shows the stop operation position and the stop control position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The stop operation position is a symbol (specifically) located on the center line 8c when the stop operation is performed and the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are turned on. Specifically, it represents the code number of the symbol whose symbol center is located above the center line 8c and whose center is closest to the position of the center line 8c. The stop control position represents the code number of the symbol displayed at the position of the center line 8c when the reel on which the stop operation is performed stops.

  Here, in the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment, after the signals are output by the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R within 190 msec. That is, the so-called number of sliding frames is set to a maximum of 4 frames (that is, 0 to 4 frames). For example, if the cherry of the code number 14 (symbol 67) reaches the position of the center line 8c during the rotation of the right reel 3R (see FIG. 2), if a signal is output by the stop switch 7RS, The right reel 3R can be controlled to stop so that the watermelon (symbol 65) is displayed at the position of the center line 8c. Therefore, for example, when the bell displayable stop table group is determined, stop control can be performed so that a bell (symbol 64) is displayed on the effective line in a range of a maximum of four frames.

  Here, referring to the symbol arrangement example (Fig. 2) drawn on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R of the gaming machine 1, the bell (symbol 64) is displayed on the active line within a range of a maximum of four frames. When the stop control is performed as described above, it is arranged in a range (so-called pull-in range) that can be displayed on the effective line at any stop operation position. Therefore, when the bell displayable stop table is determined, the combination of symbols related to the bell can be displayed on the active line, and the winning of the bell is always established.

  On the other hand, watermelon (symbol 65), cherry (symbol 67), and the like are not arranged in a retractable range. For example, in the case of a watermelon (symbol 65), a specific stop operation position (for example, code numbers 02 to 05 and code numbers 14 to 17 of the middle reel 3C) can be displayed on the effective line. If it is a stop operation position other than a specific stop operation position (for example, code numbers 06 to 12 or code numbers 18 to 20 of the intermediate reel 3C), it cannot be displayed on the effective line.

  Here, the aforementioned internal winning combination, stop table group, stop table, carryover combination, etc. are information for determining the display mode of the symbols when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. ".

  The control operation of the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, a main flowchart of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the CPU 31 performs initialization at the start of the game (step S1). Specifically, initialization of the storage contents of the RAM 33, initialization of communication data, and the like are performed. Subsequently, the designated RAM area at the end of the game is cleared (step S2). Specifically, the CPU 31 erases the data in the writable area in the RAM 33 used in the previous game, writes the parameters necessary for the next game in the writable area in the RAM 33, and executes the sequence program in the next unit game. Specify the start address.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs medal insertion / start check processing (step S3). First, in the medal insertion check process, the CPU 31 determines whether the medal sensor 22S has detected the passage of a medal, whether the BET switches 11S, 12S, 13S are turned on, or based on the replay operating flag. It is determined whether or not the replay is won in the unit game, and a process of inserting medals (that is, BET) is performed based on each determination result. Specifically, the CPU 31 updates the inserted number counter set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 in accordance with the determination result of the medal sensor 22S, the BET switches 11S, 12S, 13S or the replay operating flag. The replay operating flag is identification information for identifying whether or not replay is established, and is updated (ie, turned on) by displaying a symbol combination related to replay. The inserted number counter is numerical information for specifying the inserted number in the current unit game. When the CPU 31 determines that the replay operating flag is ON, the CPU 31 sets the same number as the value of the inserted number counter in the previous unit game in the inserted number counter in the current unit game. Further, the CPU 31 sets a medal insertion command for specifying that a medal has been inserted. In the start check process, the CPU 31 starts the operation on the condition that a medal is inserted {for example, the inserted number counter is 1 or more or the inserted number counter is the maximum value (3 sheets)}. To determine whether or not the start switch 6S is turned on.

  When determining that the start switch 6S is turned on in step S3, the CPU 31 extracts a random number for lottery used in a probability lottery process described later (step S4).

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a gaming state monitoring process (step S5). In this gaming state monitoring process, the CPU 31 determines whether the general gaming state, the BB general gaming state, the RB gaming state, the RB internal winning state, or the BB internal state based on the presence / absence of a carryover combination or the ON / OFF state of the bonus operating flag. Any game state in the winning state is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 as information on the game state in the current unit game. Specifically, the CPU 31 sets the BB internal winning state if the carryover combination is BB, and sets the RB internal winning state if the carryover combination is RB. The CPU 31 sets the BB gaming state if the BB operating flag is on, and sets the RB gaming state if the RB operating flag is on. Furthermore, if the carryover combination is not set and the bonus operating flag is off, the CPU 31 sets the general gaming state. Based on the gaming state information set in this process, the CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination, a stop table group, and the like in the process described later.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a probability lottery process (step S6). In this probability lottery process, the CPU 31 performs a process of determining an internal winning combination based on a probability lottery table (see FIG. 6) corresponding to the gaming state. In this probability lottery process, if the determined internal winning combination is either BB or RB, the CPU 31 performs a process of setting the determined BB or RB in the predetermined area of the RAM 33 as carryover combination information. By setting BB or RB as a carryover combination, BB or RB is carried over until a combination of symbols related to BB or RB is displayed.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a WIN lamp lighting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 10 (step S7). In this WIN lamp lighting process, if the CPU 31 determines that the carryover combination information is set in the RAM 33, the CPU 31 performs a WIN lamp lighting lottery process. Then, when winning the WIN lamp lighting lottery, the lighting control of the WIN lamp is performed.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs stop table / line determination processing (step S8). Specifically, the CPU 31 determines a stop table group based on the gaming state and the internal winning combination. Further, the CPU 31 determines an effective line according to the selected stop table group, and determines a stop table from the stop table group based on the determined effective line.

  Next, the CPU 31 sets a start command in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 (step S9). The start command includes information such as a gaming state, an internal winning combination, a carryover combination, a stop table group, and a stop table. The set start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in a command transmission process (step S51) of a periodic interrupt process (see FIG. 11) described later.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the previous rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (step S10). When it is determined that 4.1 seconds have not elapsed, the CPU 31 performs a wait process (step S11). In this wait process, the CPU 31 performs a standby process without performing the subsequent processes until 4.1 seconds elapse from the start of the previous rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  When it is determined in step S10 that 4.1 seconds have elapsed, or when the wait process in step S11 is performed, the CPU 31 sets a game monitoring timer in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 (step S12). The CPU 31 performs the above-described 4.1 second timing by the set game monitoring timer. In this process, the CPU 31 sets an automatic stop timer in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 together with the game monitoring timer. The CPU 31 measures the time (for example, 30 seconds) until the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is automatically stopped by the set automatic stop timer regardless of the output of the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS. .

  Next, the CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all reels (step S13). For example, the CPU 31 performs processing such as turning on the rotation start request flag of the RAM 33. When the rotation start of all reels is requested, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start rotation, acceleration control, and constant speed control are performed in a reel control process (step S52) of a periodic interrupt process (see FIG. 11) described later.

  Next, the CPU 31 sets a reel stop permission command in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 when the rotation speeds of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R reach constant speed rotation (step S14). The reel stop permission command includes information indicating that detection of the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS by the stop operation has become effective. The set reel stop permission command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in a command transmission process (step S51) of a periodic interrupt process (see FIG. 11) described later.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button 7L, 7C, or 7R is operated by the player and any of the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS is turned on (step S15). When determining that the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS are not turned on, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is 0 (step S16). When the CPU 31 determines that the value of the automatic stop timer is not 0, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S15 and waits for input of the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS.

  When it is determined in step S15 that the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS are turned on, or when it is determined in step S16 that the value of the automatic stop timer is 0, the CPU 31 performs processing for determining the number of sliding frames ( Step S17). Specifically, the CPU 31 determines the stop table, the maximum number of sliding frames (for example, 4 frames) determined at the above-described step S8, and the timing when the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS are turned on (that is, the stop operation position). The number of sliding frames is determined based on the above.

  For example, when the CPU 31 outputs a signal from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS based on a signal for detecting the symbol position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R output by the reel position detection circuit 50, the CPU 31 The symbol (that is, the stop operation position) located on the line 8c is specified. Here, for example, in the case where the bell winning stop table is determined, the rotation of the left reel 3L and the middle reel 3C is stopped, and two bell symbols are displayed side by side on the center line 8c (at this time) When the right reel 3R is rotating) and the above detection result specifies that the cherry of the code number 14 on the right reel 3R (symbol 67 in FIG. 2) is located on the center line 8c, the CPU 31 The number is determined to be “2”. As a result, the right reel 3R stops after rotating two symbols, so that the bell of the code number 12 (the symbol 64 in FIG. 2) is displayed on the center line 8c (see FIG. 2). Thereby, the combination of the symbol which concerns on a bell can be displayed on an effective line.

  Here, in the gaming machine 1, when the carryover combination is set in the RAM 33 (that is, the BB internal winning state or the RB internal winning state), the internal winning combination related to winning (that is, bell, watermelon, cherry, replay). Is determined, the internal winning combination related to winning is given priority over the carryover winning combination, and the number of sliding symbols is determined so that the combination of symbols related to winning internal winning combination is displayed on the active line. Is called. For example, when the carryover combination is BB and the determined internal winning combination is a bell, the number of sliding symbols is determined so that the symbol of the bell is preferentially displayed on the active line.

  Next, the CPU 31 waits for the number of sliding frames to rotate the reel corresponding to the turned-on stop switch (step S18 in FIG. 9). Subsequently, the CPU 31 requests to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS that are turned on (step S19). For example, the CPU 31 performs processing such as turning on a reel rotation stop request flag set in the RAM 33. When the rotation stop of the reel is requested, the reel deceleration control and stop control corresponding to the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS that are turned on are performed in the reel control process (step S52) of the periodic interrupt process (see FIG. 11) described later. Done.

  Next, the CPU 31 sets a reel stop command in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 (step S20). The reel stop command includes information on a reel that is subject to stop control (that is, information on a stopped reel). The set reel stop command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in a command transmission process (step S51) of a periodic interrupt process (see FIG. 11) described later.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped (step S21). When the CPU 31 determines that all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are not stopped, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S15 in FIG. 8 and repeats the determination as to whether or not the stop switches corresponding to the remaining reels are turned on.

  When CPU 31 determines in step S21 that all reels 3L, 3C, 3R have stopped, it performs display combination search processing (step S22). In this display combination search process, the CPU 31 sets a display combination flag for identifying the display combination in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 based on the winning combination for determination and the symbol combination displayed on the active line. Specifically, the CPU 31 identifies the display combination based on the code number of the symbols arranged along the center line 8c and the display combination determination table, and determines whether or not the identified display combination is included in the winning combination for determination. To do.

  The determination winning combination includes an internal winning combination and a carryover combination. For example, when the bell is determined to be an internal winning combination in the probability lottery process in the unit game in the BB internal winning state (that is, the carryover combination is BB), the determination winning combination in the game is BB and Bell. In this case, if the display combination is BB or bell, it is determined that the display combination is included in the determination winning combination. Further, when the watermelon is determined to be an internal winning combination in the probability lottery process in the unit game in the general gaming state, the winning combination for determination in the game is the watermelon.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an illegal hit, that is, whether or not there is an abnormality in the display combination (step S23). Specifically, the CPU 31 determines that the display combination is normal when the display combination is included in the determination winning combination.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S23 that it is an illegal hit (ie, there is an abnormality in the display combination), it displays an illegal error (step S24). In this case, the CPU 31 stops the game and waits for a reset switch (not shown) provided in the gaming machine 1 to be turned on.

  If the CPU 31 determines in step S23 that it is not an illegal hit (ie, the display combination is normal), it sets a display combination command in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 (step S25). The display combination command includes information on a display combination flag for specifying the display combination. The set display combination command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in a command transmission process (step S51) of a periodic interrupt process (see FIG. 11) described later.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of payouts corresponding to the established display combination is 0 based on the symbol combination table stored in the ROM 32 (step S26). When the CPU 31 determines that the payout number is not 0, the CPU 31 performs medal credit or payout (step S27). When the credit mode is set by the output of the C / P switch 14S, the CPU 31 updates the credit counter in the RAM 33 based on the payout number. Further, when the payout mode is set by the output of the C / P switch 14S, the CPU 31 controls the hopper 40 by the hopper drive circuit 41 to pay out medals.

  When it is determined in step S26 that the number of payouts is 0, or when the medal credit or payout is performed in step S27, the CPU 31 sets a payout end command in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 (step S28). The set payout end command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in a command transmission process (step S51) of a periodic interrupt process (see FIG. 11) described later.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not at least one of the RB operating flag and the BB operating flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 is on (step S29).

  The BB operating flag is identification information for identifying the presence or absence of the operation of the BB, and is updated (that is, turned on) when the symbol combination related to the BB is displayed. The RB operating flag is identification information for identifying whether or not the RB is operating, and is updated (ie, turned on) when the symbol combination related to the RB is displayed.

  In step S29, when it is determined that neither the RB operating flag or the BB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 performs RB and BB operation check processing (step S30). In the RB and BB operation check processing, when the display combination is RB, the CPU 31 clears various information (for example, RB carryover combination, etc.), and sets the RB bonus operating flag in the RAM 33 to ON. I do. Further, when the display combination is BB, the CPU 31 performs processing such as clearing various information (for example, BB carryover combination, etc.) and setting the BB bonus operating flag in the RAM 33 to ON. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  When it is determined in step S29 that at least one of the RB operating flag and the BB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 performs RB and BB end check processing (step S31). In the RB and BB end check processing, the CPU 31 checks the number of payouts in the BB game state, the number of winnings in the RB game state, the number of RB games, and the like, and determines whether or not the end condition is satisfied. If it is determined that the end condition is satisfied, processing at the end of each gaming state is performed.

  For example, when the CPU 31 determines that the RB operating flag is on, it updates the number of RB games and the number of winnings. Specifically, the CPU 31 adds 1 to the RB game number counter set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. The RB game number counter is incremented by 1 each time a unit game is played regardless of the display combination. If the display combination is a combination of symbols related to winning (cherry, bell, watermelon), the CPU 31 adds a value of 1 to the winning counter set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. The CPU 31 does not add a value of 1 to the winning number counter if the display combination is lost or replayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and if the display combination is a replay, the value of 1 is displayed in the winning number counter. May be added. When the CPU 31 determines that the value of the RB game number counter has been updated to 12 or the value of the winning number counter has been updated to 8, the RB operating flag is turned off, and the RB game number counter and the winning number counter are cleared. RB end processing is performed such as.

  Further, for example, when the CPU 31 determines that the BB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 adds the payout number corresponding to the display combination to the payout number counter for the BB gaming state set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. For example, when the value “464” is set in the payout number counter and the display combination is a bell, the CPU 31 adds the payout number “15” corresponding to the bell to the payout number counter “464”. As a result, the payout number counter is updated to “479”. When the CPU 31 determines that the value of the payout number counter for the BB gaming state has reached “465”, the CPU 31 turns off the BB operating flag and clears the payout number counter for the BB gaming state. Process.

  As described above, the CPU 31 executes the process from step S2 to step S31 as the process in the unit game, and when the process in step S31 ends, the CPU 31 proceeds to the process in step S2 to execute the process in the next unit game.

  The WIN lamp lighting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not carryover information is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 (step S41). If the CPU 31 determines that no carryover combination information is set, the CPU 31 ends the WIN lamp lighting process and proceeds to step S8 in FIG.

  When determining that the carryover combination information is set, the CPU 31 performs a WIN lamp lighting lottery process (step S42). In the WIN lamp lighting lottery process, the CPU 31 determines whether or not to turn on the WIN lamp 20. Specifically, the CPU 31 extracts one random value from a predetermined random number range (for example, “0” to “127”). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the WIN lamp lighting lottery has been won (step S43). Specifically, if the random value extracted in step S42 is included in the winning random number range (for example, “0” to “31”), the CPU 31 is determined to win the WIN lamp lighting lottery. Determine. When the CPU 31 determines that the winning win lamp lottery is not won, the CPU 31 ends the win lamp lighting process and proceeds to step S8 in FIG.

  When the CPU 31 determines that the WIN lamp lighting lottery has been won, the CPU 31 requests the WIN lamp lighting (step S44). For example, the CPU 31 performs processing such as turning on the WIN lamp lighting request flag of the RAM 33. When the WIN lamp lighting is requested, a lighting signal is output to the lamp driving circuit 45 in the lamp driving process (step S54) of the periodic interruption process (see FIG. 11) described later, and the WIN lamp 20 is turned on. Accordingly, it is possible to notify the player that the carryover combination is set and that the symbol combination related to the operation of the bonus can be displayed on the active line.

  Next, after requesting lighting of the WIN lamp, the CPU 31 sets a WIN lamp lighting command in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 (step S45). The WIN lamp lighting command includes information for specifying that the WIN lamp 20 has been lit. The set WIN lamp lighting command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 in a command transmission process (step S51) of a periodic interrupt process (see FIG. 11) described later. Thus, the sub control circuit 72 specifies that the WIN lamp 20 has been turned on in the main control circuit 71. When this process ends, the WIN lamp lighting process ends, and the process proceeds to step S8 in FIG.

  Here, when the CPU 31 determines that the combination of symbols relating to the carryover combination is displayed on the active line and the operation of the bonus set as the carryover combination is started (for example, step S30), the CPU 31 requests the WIN lamp to be turned off. To do. For example, the CPU 31 performs processing such as turning off the WIN lamp lighting request flag in the RAM 33. When the WIN lamp is requested to be turned off, a turn-off signal is output to the lamp drive circuit 45 and the WIN lamp 20 is turned off in a lamp drive process (step S54) of a periodic interrupt process (see FIG. 11) described later.

  With reference to FIG. 11, the periodic interruption process in the main control circuit 71 will be described. This periodic interrupt process is a process for interrupting the main process (for example, FIGS. 8 and 9) in the main control circuit 71 at a predetermined interval (for example, 1.2 msec) based on the clock pulse.

  First, the CPU 31 performs a command transmission process (step S51). Specifically, various commands set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 are transmitted to the sub control circuit 72. The various commands include, for example, a medal insertion command, a WIN lamp lighting command (step S7), a start command (step S9), a reel stop permission command (step S14), a reel stop command (step S20), and a display combination command (step S25). The payout end command (step S28).

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel control process for the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R (step S52). In this reel control process, the CPU 31 starts rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, acceleration control, constant speed control, deceleration control based on information about the reels 3L, 3C, 3R set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. , Stop control, etc. Information about the reels 3L, 3C, 3R includes a reel rotation start request flag (step S13) for requesting the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and a reel rotation stop request for requesting stop of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. For example, a flag (step S19).

  Next, the CPU 31 performs 7SEG drive processing (step S53). In the 7SEG driving process, control is performed to display information such as the number of winnings in the RB gaming state or the number of RB games, information on the number of payouts when the winning is established, information on the number of credited medals, etc. on the information display unit 18 or the like. .

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a lamp driving process (step S54). In the lamp driving process, control is performed to turn on various lamps provided on the front surface of the gaming machine 1. In this lamp driving process, when the CPU 31 determines that the WIN lamp lighting request flag of the RAM 33 is on, it outputs a lighting signal to the lamp driving circuit 45 to turn on the WIN lamp 20. When the CPU 31 determines that the WIN lamp lighting request flag in the RAM 33 is OFF, the CPU 31 outputs a turn-off signal to the lamp driving circuit 45 and turns off the WIN lamp 20. When this process ends, the periodic interrupt process ends.

  The control operation of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  With reference to FIG. 12, the reset interrupt process performed by the sub-control circuit 72 will be described.

  The image control microcomputer 81 generates a reset interrupt by turning on the power and applying a voltage to the reset terminal, and sequentially executes the reset interrupt processing stored in the program ROM 83 based on the generation of the interrupt. Configured to do.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 initializes the work RAM 84, the control RAM 87, the video RAM 89, and the like (step S111).

  Next, the image control microcomputer 81 performs input monitoring processing (step S112). In this input monitoring process, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a process for monitoring whether or not there is an input from the operation unit 17 (including a cross key, a selection button, a determination button, and the like). For example, the image control microcomputer 81 may input the operation unit 17 if there is an input from the operation unit 17 except during a game (such as during insertion of medals, during rotation of the reel, or during the payout of medals after the reel rotation is stopped). Production data (menu screen etc.) corresponding to is determined.

  Next, the image control microcomputer 81 performs command input processing (step S113). In this command input process, the image control microcomputer 81 determines the content of the effect (that is, effect data) to be executed by the liquid crystal display device 5, the LED 101, the lamp 102, the speakers 21L, 21R, etc., according to each input command. .

  In the sub control circuit 72, an interrupt process for receiving a command from the main control circuit 71 is performed at a predetermined interval. When the image control microcomputer 81 receives a command by the interrupt process, the image control microcomputer 81 stores the command in the work RAM 84. Set as an unprocessed command in a predetermined area. When the image control microcomputer 81 determines that there is an unprocessed command, the image control microcomputer 81 performs processing corresponding to the command, and determines effect data and the like based on information included in the command. As the process corresponding to the command, the image control microcomputer 81 performs, for example, a WIN lamp lighting command process described later with reference to FIG. 13, a game start process described later with reference to FIG. Then, when the processing corresponding to the unprocessed command ends, the image control microcomputer 81 sets the unprocessed command to processed.

  Next, the image control microcomputer 81 performs command output processing (step S114). In this command output process, the image control microcomputer 81 controls the image control IC 86 for driving and controlling the liquid crystal display device 5 and the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b for driving and controlling the LED 101, the lamp 102, and the speakers 21L and 21R. A command corresponding to the determined effect data is output. Thereby, the liquid crystal display device 5 displays an image according to the output command. Further, the LED 101 and the lamp 102 output a light emission pattern corresponding to the output command. The speakers 21L and 21R output music or voice corresponding to the output command. When the command output process ends, the image control microcomputer 81 repeats the process from step S112.

  The WIN lamp lighting command process will be described with reference to FIG.

  The WIN lamp lighting command process is a process performed based on the reception of the WIN lamp lighting command from the main control circuit 71.

  In this WIN lamp lighting command process, the image control microcomputer 81 turns on the WIN lamp lighting flag set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 84 (step S121). When this process ends, the WIN lamp lighting command process ends, and the process proceeds to the command output process in step S114 of FIG.

  In the display combination command process (not shown) performed based on the reception of the display combination command from the main control circuit 71, the image control microcomputer 81 indicates that the information included in the display combination command is the carryover combination (BB or RB). When it is determined that, the WIN lamp lighting flag is turned off.

  The game start process will be described with reference to FIG.

  The game start process is a process performed based on reception of a start command from the main control circuit 71.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 extracts various information such as an internal winning combination, a carryover combination, and a game state from the start command (step S131).

  Next, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the WIN lamp lighting flag set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 84 is on (step S132). When the image control microcomputer 81 determines that the WIN lamp lighting flag is not on, it ends the game start process and proceeds to the command output process of step S114 in FIG.

  When it is determined that the WIN lamp lighting flag is on, the image control microcomputer 81 determines effect data for bonus confirmation notification (step S133). The bonus confirmation notification effect data may be one type or a plurality of types. For example, a bonus confirmation notification effect data determination table may be provided in the program ROM 83, and the image control microcomputer 81 may determine bonus confirmation notification effect data based on the type of carryover combination, random lottery result, or the like. good.

  Next, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the information of the internal winning combination extracted from the start command is other than dissociation (step S134). When the image control microcomputer 81 determines that the internal winning combination information is out of place, the image control microcomputer 81 ends the game start process, and proceeds to the command output process in step S114 of FIG.

  When it is determined that the information of the internal winning combination is other than a disparity, the image control microcomputer 81 determines the effect data for notifying the internal winning combination (step S135). In the program ROM 83, the types of internal winning combinations that can be determined in the internal winning state {ie, bells, watermelons, cherries, replays, excluding loses. According to (2) of FIG. 6, effect data for notifying the internal winning combination is provided. For example, if the information of the internal winning combination is a bell, the image control microcomputer 81 determines effect data for bell notification.

  Next, the image control microcomputer 81 generates effect data for specific notification (step S136). Specifically, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the effect data for specific notification based on the effect data for notifying bonus determination determined in step S133 and the effect data for notifying internal winning combination determined in step S135. Is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 84. For example, the image control microcomputer 81 generates a specific notification image based on the bonus confirmation notification image data and the internal winning combination notification image data stored in the image ROM 88. When this process ends, the game start process ends, and the process proceeds to the command output process of step S114 in FIG.

  When the specific notification effect data is generated in step S136, the specific notification effect data is output in the above-described command output process (step S114 in FIG. 12). For example, the image control microcomputer 81 causes the liquid crystal display device 5 to display an image based on the specific notification effect data.

  Here, an example of an image displayed on the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the specific notification effect data will be described with reference to FIG.

  The image based on the effect data for specific notification includes an image 201 based on the effect data for bonus confirmation notification (hereinafter referred to as bonus confirmed image 201) and an image 202 based on the effect data for notification of internal winning combination (hereinafter referred to as small role). The notification image 202). In FIG. 15, as the bonus confirmation image 201, an image in which the characters “bonus confirmation” appear with the appearance when a home run is hit in baseball is displayed. In addition, the bonus fixed image 201 can be provided with a plurality of types according to the type of effect data for specific notification (for example, an image representing different story characteristics). In FIG. 15, an image representing the determined internal winning combination (an image representing the symbol of the bell) is superimposed and displayed on the predetermined position (the back screen of the stadium) of the bonus confirmed image 201 as the small role notification image 202. ing. Note that the small role notification image 202 displays a different image in accordance with the determined internal winning combination notification effect data (for example, if it is a watermelon, an image representing a watermelon pattern is displayed).

  Further, in the command output process (step S114 in FIG. 12), the liquid crystal display device 5 is not limited to displaying an image based on the above-described specific notification effect data, but the specific notification emission pattern is displayed on the LED 101 or the lamp. 102 can also be output. In addition, music or voice for specific notification can be output from the speakers 21L and 21R.

  When the image control microcomputer 81 receives a display combination command, a payout end command or a medal insertion command in the next unit game from the main control circuit 71, the image control microcomputer 81 clears the specific notification effect data and performs the specific notification effect. Terminate.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, when the carryover combination (BB or RB) is set (that is, in the internal winning state), the internal winning combination (Bell, watermelon, cherry, replay) related to winning ) Is determined, an effect for specific notification is performed. This specific notification effect is performed by outputting the specific notification effect data generated based on the bonus confirmation notification effect data and the internal winning combination notification effect data.

  For example, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5 displays a specific notification image composed of a bonus confirmation image 201 based on bonus confirmation notification effect data and a small role notification image 202 based on internal winning combination notification effect data. It was made to display on 5a (refer FIG. 15).

  As a result, the player can be notified that the combination of symbols related to the operation of the bonus can be displayed on the active line, and the information of the internal winning combination related to the determined winning Notification can be performed. Therefore, it is possible to prompt the player to perform an appropriate stop operation for displaying the winning symbol combination on the active line. In other words, the player can know the internal winning combination related to the determined winning by the specific notification effect, and can perform the stop operation with a focus on the combination of symbols related to the winning. As a result, when the carryover combination is set, it is possible to prevent the opportunity for displaying the combination of symbols related to winning from being reduced more than necessary, so that the player's willingness to play is not reduced. can do.

  According to the above embodiment, a gaming machine having the following configurations is realized.

  Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, winning lines 8a to 8e) for displaying a plurality of symbols (for example, a plurality of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel) , Start signal output means (for example, start lever 6, start switch, etc.) for outputting a signal for instructing start of a unit game (for example, one game from rotation of reels 3L, 3C, 3R to stop) based on the start operation 6S) and winning combination determining means (for example, main control circuit 71) for determining a winning combination (for example, internal winning combination, carryover combination, stop table group, stop table) based on the signal output by the start signal output unit , The probability lottery process in step S6 in FIG. 8, the stop table / line determination process in step S8 in FIG. 8) and the signal output by the start signal output means Symbol changing means for changing the symbol displayed by the display means (for example, main control circuit 71, motor drive circuit 39, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, reel control processing in step S52 in FIG. 11), and stop operation Based on the stop signal output means (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS) for outputting a signal for commanding the stop of the change of the symbol performed by the symbol changing means, and the winning combination determination Based on the winning combination determined by the means and the signal output by the stop signal output means, stop control means (for example, the main control circuit 71, FIG. The process of determining the number of sliding frames in step S17 in FIG. 8, the reel rotates by the number of sliding frames in step S18 in FIG. A waiting process and a reel control process in step S52 in FIG. 11), wherein the symbol display means can display a predetermined symbol combination (for example, a symbol combination related to the operation of a bonus). The first notification information (for example, effect data for bonus confirmation notification) for notifying that the player is in the state and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means (for example, an internal winning combination related to winning) are notified. Specific notification information generating means (for example, sub-control circuit 72, etc.) for generating specific notification information (for example, specific notification effect data) based on the second notification information (for example, internal winning combination notification data) 14) and specific notification information output means for outputting the specific notification information generated by the specific notification information generation means (for example, the sub-control circuit 72, the liquid crystal display device 5, LE D101, a lamp 102, and speakers 21L and 21R).

  Also, symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, winning lines 8a to 8e) for displaying a plurality of symbols (for example, a plurality of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel). ) And a start signal output means (for example, a start lever 6, for example) that outputs a signal instructing the start of a unit game (for example, one game from the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R to the stop) The winning combination determining means (for example, main control) for determining the winning combination (for example, internal winning combination, carryover combination, stop table group, stop table) based on the signal output from the start switch 6S) and the start signal output means The circuit 71, the probability lottery process in step S6 in FIG. 8, the stop table / line determination process in step S8 in FIG. 8) and the winning combination determining means (for example, When the internal winning combination relating to the action of the event, BB or RB) is determined, the symbol display means displays a combination of symbols relating to the specific winning combination (for example, a combination of symbols relating to the operation of the bonus) Until that time, the specific winning combination is stored (for example, the carryover combination is set in the RAM 33) and the signal output by the start signal output unit is stored in the winning combination storing means (for example, the main control circuit 71, RAM 33). Based on the symbol change means (for example, main control circuit 71, motor drive circuit 39, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, reel control processing in step S52 in FIG. 11) for changing the symbol displayed by the symbol display means A stop signal output means (for example, a scan signal output means for outputting a signal for commanding stop of the symbol fluctuation performed by the symbol fluctuation means based on the stop operation. Button 7L, 7C, 7R, stop switch 7LS, 7CS, 7RS) and the specific winning combination (for example, carryover combination) stored in the winning combination storing means or the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means Stop control means (for example, the main control circuit 71, the slip of step S17 in FIG. 8) that performs stop control of the symbol variation performed by the symbol variation means based on the signal output by the stop signal output means. A game machine comprising: a process for determining the number of frames, a process for waiting for the reels to rotate by the number of sliding frames in step S18 in FIG. 9, and a reel control process in step S52 in FIG. When the specific winning combination (for example, a carryover combination) is stored in the storage means, the winning combination (for example, bell, watermelon, When the symbol display and the replay are determined, the symbol display means notifies that the symbol combination related to the specific winning combination (for example, the symbol combination related to the operation of the bonus) can be displayed. 1 notification information (for example, effect data for bonus confirmation notification) and second notification information for reporting the winning combination (for example, an internal winning combination related to winning) determined by the winning combination determining means For example, specific notification information generating means (for example, the sub control circuit 72, the game start of FIG. 14) that generates specific notification information (for example, specific notification effect data) based on the internal winning combination notification effect data) Processing) and specific notification information output means (for example, the sub-control circuit 72, the liquid crystal display device 5, the LED 101, the run information) that outputs the specific notification information generated by the specific notification information generation means. 102, game machine characterized by comprising a speaker 21L, and 21R), a.

  In addition, the symbol display means, the start signal output means, the winning combination determination means, the symbol variation means, the stop signal output means, the stop control means, the specific notification information generation means, the specific notification information output means, the winning combination, which constitute the gaming machine The specific configuration of the storage means and the like is not limited to each element of the above-described embodiment, and can be arbitrarily changed.

  In the gaming machine, the specific notification information generating means may generate the specific notification information with a predetermined probability. In the gaming machine, the specific notification information output means may output the specific notification information generated by the specific notification information generation means with a predetermined probability.

  In other words, in the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment, when the WIN lamp 20 is lit (that is, when the carryover combination is set), the internal winning combination related to winning is always determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a specific notification lottery may be performed, and when this is won, a specific notification effect may be performed. For example, the specific notification execution lottery can be performed in the processing before and after the processing for generating the specific notification effect data (step S136 in FIG. 14). In this case, the image control microcomputer 81 extracts one random number value from a predetermined random number range (for example, “0” to “127”), and the extracted random number value becomes a winning random number range (for example, “0”). "-" 31 "), it is determined that the specific notification execution lottery is won. According to such a configuration, by adjusting the probability of winning the lottery, it is possible to adjust the opportunity for the specific notification effect to be executed. Therefore, it can be expected to increase or decrease the opportunities for displaying the combination of symbols related to winning. As a result, it becomes possible to adjust the wave of the ball. For example, if the probability of winning is reduced, it is possible to prevent the player from becoming more advantageous than necessary, and it is possible to prevent the player from being overwhelmed.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, the WIN lamp lighting lottery (step S42 in FIG. 10) is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the WIN lamp lighting lottery is not performed. The WIN lamp 20 may be turned on when it is determined and set as a carryover combination. Thereby, in the sub-control circuit 72, when the internal winning combination related to the winning is determined, the specific notification effect can be performed, so that it is early in the state that the combination of symbols related to the operation of the bonus can be displayed. In addition to being able to notify, it is possible to increase the chance of notifying the internal winning combination related to winning in the internal winning state.

  The WIN lamp lighting process (step S7 in FIG. 8) is performed after the probability lottery process (step S6 in FIG. 8). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and after all reels are stopped (after step S22 in FIG. 9). Or when a medal is inserted (step S3 in FIG. 8).

  Further, the WIN lamp lighting process can be omitted. In this case, in the sub control circuit 72, the carryover combination is set with reference to the information extracted from the start command in the game start process (FIG. 14) performed based on the reception of the start command. When it is determined that the internal winning combination is determined, a specific notification effect may be performed. Further, at this time, the above-described specific notification execution lottery may be performed, and a specific notification effect may be performed when winning.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, the image as shown in FIG. 15 is displayed based on the effect data for specific notification. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a combination of symbols related to the operation of the bonus is displayed. Any image can be used as long as it can notify the player of the type of the internal winning combination related to the winning and the determined winning. In addition, as the image based on the specific notification effect data, a three-dimensional image, a two-dimensional image, or a combination of the three-dimensional image and the two-dimensional image can be employed.

  In the gaming machine, specific notification information for both notification that the combination of predetermined symbols can be displayed by the symbol display means and notification of the winning combination determined by the winning combination determination means is determined. Specific notification information determining means that performs the specific notification information output means that outputs the specific notification information determined by the specific notification information determination means.

  That is, in the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, the effect data for bonus confirmation notification and the effect data for internal winning combination notification are respectively determined, and the specific notification effect data for performing bonus determination notification and internal winning combination notification is generated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also possible to prepare in advance one piece of effect data for performing bonus confirmation notification and internal winning combination notification. Even in this case, it is possible to notify the player that the combination of symbols related to the operation of the bonus can be displayed on the active line, and to determine the internal winning combination related to the determined winning The information can be notified. Therefore, it is possible to prompt the player to perform an appropriate stop operation for displaying the winning symbol combination on the active line.

  The specific notification effect is not limited to displaying the above-described specific notification image, and a specific notification sound source or a specific notification light emission pattern may be output. For example, in the case of outputting a specific notification sound source, it is possible to employ means for inserting a sound effect corresponding to an internal winning combination related to winning in the bonus confirmation notification music. Further, for example, in the case of outputting a specific notification light emission pattern, the lamp 102 outputs a bonus confirmation notification light emission pattern, and the LED 101 outputs a light emission pattern corresponding to an internal winning combination related to winning. Can be adopted.

  Further, it is adopted that the WIN lamp 20 is turned on as the bonus confirmation notification effect data, and the image based on the effect data for the internal winning combination notification as the effect data for the internal winning combination notification (the aforementioned small role notification image 202). May be displayed to output specific notification effect data. In this case, the WIN lamp 20 is turned on in the sub control circuit 72. Furthermore, a combination of images, sounds, and lamps may be output as the output of the specific notification effect data. Even in this way, it is possible to perform a specific notification effect, and it is possible to notify the player that the combination of symbols related to the operation of the bonus can be displayed on the active line. At the same time, information on the internal winning combination relating to the determined winning can be notified. Therefore, it is possible to prompt the player to perform an appropriate stop operation for displaying the winning symbol combination on the active line.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, BB or RB is adopted as the internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus, but is not limited thereto, for example, the internal winning combination related to the operation of the challenge time (so-called “CT”) Can also be adopted. When CT is adopted in the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, the following configuration can be adopted.

  CT operates by displaying blue 7 (symbol 62) side by side along the active line. When CT is activated, the gaming state is updated to the CT gaming state. The number of payouts corresponding to the operation of CT is 0.

  When the CT is determined as the internal winning combination in the general gaming state, the gaming state is updated to the CT internal winning state. In the gaming machine 1, when the CT is determined as the internal winning combination, the CT is carried over as a carryover until the CT is activated. While the CT is carried over, the CT internal winning state continues.

  When a combination of symbols relating to CT is displayed in the CT internal winning state, CT is activated. When CT is activated, the gaming state is updated to the CT gaming state. In the CT gaming state, regardless of the determined internal winning combination, it is possible to establish a winning of cherry, bell or watermelon based on the timing at which signals are output by the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS. Further, in the CT gaming state, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped within 75 msec (within 190 msec in other gaming states) after signals are output from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS. That is, in the CT gaming state, the so-called number of sliding frames is set to a maximum of 1 frame (that is, 0 frame or 1 frame). As a result, in the CT gaming state, since the range of symbols that can be moved after the signals are output by the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS is reduced compared to other gaming states, it is a higher technology for the player. Is required. As a result, the CT gaming state requires more pressing technology than other gaming states, but depending on the pressing, it is possible to arbitrarily establish a winning of cherry, bell or watermelon. Further, the CT gaming state is terminated when the payout number in the CT gaming state reaches a predetermined number (for example, 253) or when the RB is activated in the CT gaming state. Note that the CT gaming state is a gaming state constituted by a unit game in which the accessory continuous operation device relating to the second type special accessory is operating.

  The gaming machine described above may have the following configuration.

  In the gaming machine, when the specific winning combination is stored by the winning combination storing unit, and the winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining unit, the stop control unit receives the winning combination. Based on the winning combination and the signal output by the stop signal output means, stop control of the symbol variation performed by the symbol variation means is performed.

  As a result, when a specific winning combination is memorized, when the winning combination related to winning is determined, the change control of the symbols is controlled based on the winning combination related to winning and the output stop signal. be able to. Therefore, in the case where a specific winning combination is stored, and the winning combination related to winning is determined, the change control of the symbols can be controlled by giving priority to the winning combination related to winning. For this reason, if a winning combination for winning a prize is determined when a specific winning combination is stored, the combination of symbols related to the specific winning combination cannot be displayed. Not only will it be meaningless to perform a stop operation aimed at a combination, but an internal winning combination related to winning will be missed. Therefore, it is possible to increase the importance of notifying the winning combination related to winning and to prompt the player to perform an appropriate stop operation.

  In the gaming machine, when the specific winning combination is stored in the winning combination storing unit, the stop control unit is different from the winning combination related to the winning by the winning combination determining unit (for example, In the case where the symbol change is determined, based on the specific winning combination stored in the winning combination storing means and the signal output by the stop signal output means, Controls stop of fluctuation.

  As a result, in the case where a specific winning combination is memorized, if a winning combination different from the winning combination related to winning is determined (for example, a loss), the stored specific winning combination and a stop signal that is output Based on the above, it is possible to perform stop control of the variation of the symbol. Therefore, in the case where a specific winning combination is memorized, if a winning combination different from the winning combination related to winning is determined, it is possible to prioritize the specific winning combination and control the change of the symbols. . For this reason, when a winning combination different from the winning combination related to winning is determined when a specific winning combination is stored, it is possible to display a combination of symbols related to the specific winning combination.

  The gaming machine is configured such that a code number that is sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R on the basis of the position of the symbol displayed by the symbol display means (for example, the rotational position where the reset pulse is generated). ) For detecting the position of the symbol (for example, the main control circuit 71, the process of counting the driving pulse) and the position of the symbol detected by the symbol position detecting unit. A predetermined symbol combination (for example, a combination of symbols related to winning a prize, a combination of symbols related to the operation of a bonus, a combination of symbols related to a replay, a loser, or the like is displayed by the symbol display means after a signal to stop the change is output. The number of sliding displays (for example, the number of sliding symbols) that is the number of symbols that are changed by the symbol changing means until the symbol combination is displayed. Is determined from a number (for example, one of 0 to 4 frames) that is less than or equal to a predetermined maximum number of sliding displays (for example, the maximum number of sliding frames, 4 frames). A control circuit 71, and a sliding frame number determination process in step S17 of FIG.

  In the gaming machine, when the specific winning combination is stored in the winning combination storing unit, the sliding display number determining unit determines that the winning combination related to winning is determined by the winning combination determining unit. Determining the number of sliding displays so that the symbol display means displays the combination of symbols related to the winning, and the stop control means changes the number of the symbols by the number of sliding displays determined by the symbol varying means. Is performed, the change in the symbol is controlled to stop.

  Thus, when a specific winning combination is stored, when the winning combination related to winning is determined, the number of sliding displays is determined so that the combination of symbols related to winning is displayed, and the determined sliding display is determined. After the pattern is changed for several minutes, the change of the pattern is controlled to stop. Therefore, in the case where a specific winning combination is stored, and the winning combination related to winning is determined, the change control of the symbols can be controlled by giving priority to the winning combination related to winning. For this reason, when a winning combination for winning a prize is determined when a specific winning combination is memorized, a combination of symbols related to the specific winning combination cannot be displayed. Not only is it meaningless to perform a stop operation aimed at a combination, but an internal winning combination related to winning will be missed. Accordingly, it is possible to increase the importance of notifying the winning combination related to winning and to prompt the player to perform an appropriate stop operation.

  In the gaming machine, when the specific winning combination is stored in the winning combination storing unit, the sliding display number determining unit is different from the winning combination related to winning by the winning combination determining unit. Is determined so that the combination of symbols relating to the specific winning combination is displayed by the symbol display means, and the stop control means is determined by the symbol variation means. After the symbol change is performed for the number of sliding displays, the symbol change is controlled to stop.

  As a result, in the case where a specific winning combination is memorized, if a winning combination (for example, a loss) different from the winning combination related to winning is determined, the combination of the symbols related to the specific winning combination stored is determined. The number of sliding displays is determined so as to be displayed, and after the symbols have been changed by the determined number of sliding displays, the variation of the symbols is controlled to stop. Therefore, in the case where a specific winning combination is memorized, if a winning combination different from the winning combination related to winning is determined, it is possible to prioritize the specific winning combination and perform control to stop the variation of the symbols. . For this reason, when a winning combination different from the winning combination related to winning is determined when a specific winning combination is stored, it is possible to display a combination of symbols related to the specific winning combination.

  In the gaming machine, the fluctuation of the symbol is controlled to be stopped by the stop control unit, and a symbol combination related to winning (for example, a combination of symbols related to cherry, watermelon, bell, and replay) is displayed by the symbol display unit. And a game value providing means (for example, main control circuit 71, hopper 40, medal detection unit 40S, and medal credit or payout in step S27 in FIG. 9) for giving a player a game value (for example, medal, re-game). Processing to be performed).

  Thereby, when a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed, a game value can be given to the player. Therefore, if the internal winning combination related to winning is missed, the game value given to the player is reduced. As a result, it is possible to increase the importance of notifying the winning combination related to winning and to prompt the player to perform an appropriate stop operation. Moreover, it can prevent that the game value provided to a player falls.

  When the symbol display means displays a combination of symbols related to the specific winning combination (for example, a combination of symbols related to the operation of a bonus), the gaming machine displays a specific gaming state (for example, BB gaming state, RB An operation means (for example, a main control circuit 71, an RB operation check process in step S30 in FIG. 9, a process for turning on the BB operation flag or the RB operation flag) is provided.

  Further, in the gaming machine, the operating means may be configured such that when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the specific gaming state (for example, BB gaming state) {for example, the special winning combination (for example, RB) is displayed (for example, “BAR-BAR-BAR”), and the winning combination determining means (for example, bell, watermelon, cherry) is determined by the winning combination determining means. Operates in a high-probability gaming state (for example, the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state) higher than other gaming states (for example, the general gaming state or the internal winning state).

  According to this gaming machine, in a specific gaming state, a high-probability gaming state is activated in which the probability that the winning combination related to winning is determined is higher than in other gaming states. Thereby, in a specific gaming state, it is possible to increase the chances of playing a game in a high-probability gaming state in which the winning combination related to winning is determined with a high probability. Therefore, since the chances for winning a prize can be increased, it is possible to play a game that is advantageous to the player as compared to other game states.

  Further, in the gaming machine, in the specific gaming state (for example, the RB gaming state in the general gaming state), the winning combination determining means may have a gaming state other than the specific gaming state (for example, the general gaming state, The winning combination (for example, bell, watermelon, replay) related to winning is determined with a higher probability than the internal winning state.

  Further, in the gaming machine, a predetermined symbol combination (for example, a combination of symbols related to winning, a bonus symbol, etc.) is output by the symbol display unit after a signal instructing the stop of the variation of the symbol is output by the stop signal output unit. The number of sliding displays (for example, the number of symbols to be changed by the symbol changing means until the symbol combination related to operation, the symbol combination related to replay, the symbol combination related to loss) is displayed (for example, The number of sliding display determination means for determining the number of sliding frames) from a number (for example, one of 0 frames to 4 frames) that is less than or equal to a predetermined maximum number of sliding displays (for example, the maximum number of sliding frames, 4 frames). (For example, the main control circuit 71, the slip piece number determining process in step S17 in FIG. 8), and in the specific gaming state (for example, CT gaming state), the slip display number determining means is Wherein the slip number to be displayed, the specified maximum sliding display number less than the maximum sliding display number of predetermined (e.g., 1 frame) is determined from among the following number (e.g., 0 frame or one frame).

  According to this gaming machine, in a specific gaming state, a slip which is the number of symbols that are changed between when a signal for commanding the stop of symbol variation is output and when a predetermined symbol combination is displayed. The number of displays is determined from a number less than a predetermined maximum slip display number that is less than a predetermined maximum slip display number. As a result, in a specific gaming state, the number of sliding displays, which is the number of symbols that are changed between the time when a signal for stopping the change of symbols is output and the display of a predetermined symbol combination, is reduced. can do. Therefore, in a specific gaming state, the player's skill can be intervened in the game result, and the fun of the game is increased compared to other gaming states.

  Further, in the gaming machine, in the specific gaming state, the stop control unit stops and controls the variation of the symbol performed by the symbol variation unit based only on the signal output by the stop signal output unit, The symbol display means includes a combination of symbols related to the winning combination (for example, bell) determined by the winning combination determining means (for example, a combination of symbols related to the bell) or a winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means. Displays one of the combinations of symbols related to different winning combinations (for example, a combination of symbols related to cherry or a combination of symbols related to watermelon).

  According to this gaming machine, in a specific gaming state, based on only the output of a signal instructing to stop the change of the symbol, the change of the symbol is controlled to be stopped, and the combination of the symbols related to the determined winning combination is determined. One of the combinations of symbols related to other winning combinations different from the winning combination is displayed. Thereby, in a specific gaming state, it is possible to display a combination of symbols based only on the output of a signal instructing to stop the variation of symbols regardless of the determined winning combination. Therefore, in a specific gaming state, the player can display a desired symbol combination by the stop operation, which increases the fun of the game.

  In addition to the pachislot machines as in the embodiments, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as slot machines, pachinko machines, arrange balls, sparrow balls, video slots, video poker, and the like. Furthermore, a game can be executed by applying the present invention to a game program in which the above-described operation in the slot machine is simulated for a home game machine. In that case, a CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

  It should be noted that the effects described in the examples merely list the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are not limited to those described in the examples of the present invention.

1 is a perspective view showing an example of an overview of a gaming machine 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol arranged on reel 3L, 3C, 3R. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of an electric circuit of the gaming machine 1. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a sub control circuit 72 of the gaming machine 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the relationship between the display combination of the gaming machine 1, a symbol combination, and the number of payouts. It is a figure which shows the example of the probability lottery table of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the example of the stop table group of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the example of the main flowchart performed in the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the example of the flowchart following FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the flowchart of the WIN lamp lighting process performed in the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the example of the flowchart of the regular interruption process performed in the main control circuit. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a flowchart of a reset interrupt process performed by a sub control circuit 72. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the flowchart of the WIN lamp lighting command process performed in the subcontrol circuit. It is a figure which shows the example of the flowchart of the game start process performed with the subcontrol circuit 72. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image displayed on a display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5. FIG.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 1a Cabinet 1b Front door 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 5 Liquid crystal display device 6 Start lever 6S Start switch 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 7LS, 7CS, 7RS Stop switch 20 WIN lamp 21L, 21R Speaker 30 Microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit 81 Image control microcomputer 83 Program ROM
84 Work RAM
101 LED
102 lamp

Claims (2)

A symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols;
Start signal output means for outputting a signal for instructing the start of the unit game based on the start operation;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on the signal output by the start signal output means;
A symbol change means for changing the symbol displayed by the symbol display means based on the signal output by the start signal output means;
Stop signal output means for outputting a signal for instructing stop of the change of the symbol performed by the symbol change means based on the stop operation;
Stop control means for performing stop control of symbol variation performed by the symbol variation means based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determination means and the signal output by the stop signal output means; A gaming machine,
First notification information for notifying that a combination of predetermined symbols can be displayed by the symbol display means, and second notification information for notifying the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means, Specific notification information generating means for generating the specific notification information based thereon;
A gaming machine comprising: specific notification information output means for outputting specific notification information generated by the specific notification information generation means. A symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols;
Start signal output means for outputting a signal for instructing the start of the unit game based on the start operation;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on the signal output by the start signal output means;
When a specific winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means, a winning combination memory for storing the specific winning combination until a combination of symbols related to the specific winning combination is displayed by the symbol display means Means,
A symbol change means for changing the symbol displayed by the symbol display means based on the signal output by the start signal output means;
Stop signal output means for outputting a signal for instructing stop of the change of the symbol performed by the symbol change means based on the stop operation;
Based on the specific winning combination stored by the winning combination storing means or the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means and the signal output by the stop signal output means, the symbol changing means performs A stop control means for performing stop control of the fluctuation of the symbol,
If the winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means when the winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means when the specific winning combination is stored in the winning combination storing means, the symbol display means displays the symbol related to the specific winning combination. Specific notification information based on first notification information for notifying that the combination can be displayed and second notification information for notifying the winning combination related to the winning determined by the winning combination determining means Specific notification information generating means for generating
A gaming machine comprising: specific notification information output means for outputting specific notification information generated by the specific notification information generation means.

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