JP2008253429A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine with which a player can determine a chance to receive an offer of advantageous information. <P>SOLUTION: Under the condition that specific performance data are determined, either of a plurality of numerical values predetermined as notification number selection data determined by lottery is added to a point counter. Additionally, based on the numerical values stored in this point counter, the kind of the notification number which the player can select is displayed for the player in a liquid crystal display device. Based on that the selected operation operated by the player is detected, either of the selectable notification number is stored in a notification number counter. Based on the numerical values stored in the counter for the number of times of notification, a determined internal winning combination is notified to the player. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a rotating game machine.

  Conventionally, a player's operation (hereinafter referred to as “medal etc.”) is provided on condition that a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface are provided side by side and medals, coins (hereinafter referred to as “medals etc.”) are inserted. , "Start operation"), and an operation (hereinafter referred to as a start switch) that outputs a signal requesting the start of rotation of all reels and a plurality of stop buttons corresponding to each of the plurality of reels. A stop switch that outputs a signal for requesting the rotation of the corresponding reel to stop and a plurality of corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and each driving force is provided to each reel. Based on the stepping motor to be transmitted and the signals output by the start switch and stop switch, the operation of the stepping motor is controlled, and the rotation and rotation of each reel are controlled. The reel-type gaming machine having a control unit, the performing stop is known. Normally, in such a spinning-type gaming machine, when rotation of all reels is stopped, whether or not a predetermined symbol combination is displayed to the player by the plurality of reels is determined. If it is determined that it is determined that the predetermined symbol combination is displayed, a so-called winning is established and a medal or the like is paid out.

  At present, when a player's start operation is detected in a mainstream spinning machine, lottery using a random number is performed, and the result (hereinafter referred to as "internal winning combination") and a stop operation by the player are detected. The reel rotation is stopped based on the timing. For example, when the player performs a stop operation when an internal winning combination related to winning is determined as a result of the lottery, the reel rotation is performed so that the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination is displayed. Continues within a predetermined period (for example, 190 msec), and then stops. In addition, for the combination of symbols other than the combination of symbols related to the determined internal winning combination, the rotation of the reel continues within a predetermined period (for example, 190 msec) so that the display is avoided, and then stops. It is like that.

In recent years, when a specific internal winning combination relating to the payout of medals is determined in such a spinning-type gaming machine, a stop operation order (hereinafter referred to as a pressing order) that allows display of a combination of symbols related thereto is displayed. When the determined pushing order matches the pushing order adopted by the player, the combination of symbols related to the specific internal winning combination is displayed, and a dedicated lottery is won. On the condition, there is known one in which the determined push order is notified to the player by displaying images or the like (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In such a swivel type gaming machine, the player performs a stop operation in accordance with the informed push order to display a combination of symbols related to the specific internal winning combination, and a corresponding number of medals are displayed. You will be able to earn.
JP 2004-201972 A

  However, in the conventional rotary type gaming machine as described above, when the dedicated lottery is won, the pushing order is uniformly notified to the player. In other words, if the timing is preferred by the player or not, the push order is notified regardless of the intention, so the player can select whether to receive the notification of the determined push order. There was no way to do it, and there was a lack of ingenuity to improve interest.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a rotating game machine that allows a player to determine an opportunity to receive provision of advantageous information.

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

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the spinning cylinder type gaming machine includes a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, and 3R described later) each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface, and a start operation detection that detects a start operation An internal winning combination for determining an internal winning combination based on detection of a start operation performed by means (for example, CPU 31 described later, start switch 6S described later, medal reception / start check processing described later) and the start operation detecting means. Determining means (for example, CPU 31 described later, internal lottery processing described later) and reel rotating means for rotating each of the plurality of reels (for example, CPU 31 described later, processing for requesting rotation start of all reels described later); , Stop operation detection means (for example, a CPU 31 described later, a stop switch 7S described later, a reel stop control described later) that detects a stop operation according to the type of the plurality of reels. Reel stop means for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel based on the detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detecting means and the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means (for example, CPU 31 (to be described later, reel stop control processing to be described later) and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a notification number selection data storage unit (for example, a sub CPU 81 to be described later) stores a predetermined numerical value as notification number selection data. Various counter update check processing described later) and selection operation detection means for detecting a selection operation (for example, a sub CPU 81 described later, a selection switch 17aS described later and a determination switch 17bS described later, various switch input check interrupt processing described later) And the numerical value stored in the notification frequency selection data storage means and the selection operation detection means Based on the detection of the selection operation, a notification count storage means (for example, a sub CPU 81 described later, various switch input check interrupt processing described later) for storing a predetermined numerical value as a notification count, and the notification count storage means The information providing means (for example, a sub CPU 81 to be described later, an effect content determination process to be described later) for providing information advantageous to the player based on the numerical value stored in the above is provided.

  According to this rotating type gaming machine, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a predetermined numerical value is stored as the notification count selection data, and the numerical value stored as the notification count selection data and the detection of the selection operation are stored. Based on the above, a predetermined numerical value is stored as the number of notifications. Then, information advantageous to the player is provided based on the numerical value stored as the number of notifications. That is, the player provides advantageous information by selecting the number of notifications based on the notification number selection data stored on condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied and the selection operation performed by the player. You will be able to decide whether or not to receive. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a pleasure of selecting whether or not to receive provision of advantageous information, and it is possible to provide advantageous information at a timing desired by the player. Further, by making it possible to select any one of a plurality of numerical values as the number of notifications, it is possible to select the number of times to receive provision of advantageous information by one's own intention. Therefore, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of advancing the game while making a plan such as when to receive the provision of advantageous information at what timing and how many times it is possible to improve the interest. .

  The spinning machine according to claim 2 is a selectable notification number display that displays an image corresponding to the number of notifications that can be selected by the player based on the numerical value stored in the notification number selection data storage means. Means (for example, a sub CPU 81 described later, a liquid crystal display device 5 described later, and various switch input check interrupt processing described later) are provided.

  According to this rotating type gaming machine, since the video corresponding to the number of notifications selectable by the player is displayed based on the numerical value stored as the notification number selection data, the number of notifications currently selectable This is suitable for selecting the number of times that the player receives advantageous information.

  In the rotary type gaming machine according to claim 3, the information providing means provides the player with information suggesting an internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means as information advantageous to the player. It is characterized by providing.

  According to this spinning machine, since the information indicating the determined internal winning combination is provided to the player as information advantageous to the player, the determined internal winning combination is provided to the player. Can be notified, and which symbol combination should be displayed.

  5. The spinning machine according to claim 4, wherein the notification count storage means stores the notification count selection data within a predetermined period after all the rotations of the plurality of reels are stopped by the reel stop means. Based on the numerical value stored by the means and the detection of the selection operation performed by the selection operation detecting means, a predetermined numerical value is stored as the number of notifications.

  According to this rotating type gaming machine, the predetermined number is determined based on the numerical value stored as the notification count selection data and the detection of the selection operation within a predetermined period after all the rotations of the plurality of reels are stopped. The numerical value obtained was stored as the number of notifications. Therefore, the player can be given an opportunity to select whether or not to receive advantageous information at any time within a predetermined period after all the rotations of the plurality of reels are stopped. The degree of freedom can be increased.

  According to the rotary type gaming machine of the present invention, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a predetermined numerical value is stored as notification number selection data, and the numerical value stored as the notification number selection data and the selection operation are stored. Based on this detection, a predetermined numerical value is stored as the number of notifications. Since the player is provided with information that is advantageous to the player based on the numerical value stored as the number of notifications, the player can select the notification number selection data stored on the condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied. It is possible to decide whether or not to receive provision of advantageous information by selecting the number of notifications based on the selection operation performed by the user.

  A configuration of a rotating game machine 1 (hereinafter referred to as “slot machine 1”) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, an overview of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The slot machine 1 is provided with a cabinet 1a that houses a main control circuit 71, which will be described later, 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 provided in a horizontal row. At the center of the front door 1b, a liquid crystal display device 5 is provided on the front side of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R as viewed from the front side of the slot machine 1, that is, at a position overlapping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. . The liquid crystal display unit 5 a of the liquid crystal display device 5 includes symbol display areas 4 L, 4 C, 4 R and an effect display area 23. The symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R are provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and are provided so as to be positioned in front of them. The symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R are configured to be transmissive through the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and the reels 3L provided behind the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R are transparent. , 3C, 3R can be visually recognized from the player side. In the liquid crystal display unit 5a including the effect display area 23, an image is displayed by a sub-control circuit 72 described later, and the effect is executed.

  Each symbol display area 4L, 4C, 4R has a plurality of symbols arranged on the surface of the corresponding reel by displaying one symbol in each of the upper, middle and lower areas in the display area. Three symbols of the symbols are displayed (that is, the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R respectively display a plurality of symbols among a plurality of symbols arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, and 3R. This is an example of the symbol display means to be displayed, and is hereinafter referred to as “display window”). The display window is not necessarily configured to correspond to each reel on a one-to-one basis. For example, the symbols arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R may be displayed by one display window. .

  In the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, pseudo lines that connect any one of the upper, middle, and lower stages are formed. Specifically, a center line 8c that combines the middle stages of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, a top line 8b that combines the upper stages of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, and the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. The bottom line 8d formed by combining the lower display, the upper display of the left display window 4L, the middle display window 4C, the cross display line 8e formed by combining the lower display of the right display window 4R, and the lower display window 4L. Five cross-up lines 8a formed by combining the middle stage of the display window 4C and the upper stage of the right display window 4R are provided.

  Moreover, LED101 is provided in the upper part of the front door 1b. The LED 101 is lit in a lighting pattern according to the game situation. Speakers 21L and 21R are provided below the front door 1b. Sounds such as sound effects and music corresponding to the game situation are output from the speakers 21L and 21R.

  A pedestal 10 having a substantially horizontal plane is formed below the liquid crystal display device 5. A medal slot 22 is provided on the right side of the pedestal 10, and a 1-bet button 11, a 2-bet button 12, and a maximum bet button 13 are provided on the left side of the pedestal 10. Basically, a medal is inserted based on a medal being thrown into the medal insertion slot 22 and a pressing operation on the bet buttons 11, 12, 13, and the winning lines 8a to 8e are activated (validated). The winning line that was made is hereinafter referred to as the active line) The active line is a target for determining whether or not a combination of symbols related to the provision of profits described later is displayed (in other words, determining whether or not a so-called winning has been established). In addition, the center of the pedestal unit 10 is composed of 7 segment LEDs, and the number of medals inserted into the slot machine 1 (hereinafter referred to as “inserted number”) and the number of medals to be paid out to the player (hereinafter referred to as “ An information display unit 18 for displaying “the number of payouts”) is provided.

  On the left side of the information display unit 18, a selection button 17a and a determination button 17b are provided for allowing a player to input desired information. As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, information indicating the determined internal winning combination is provided to the player by displaying a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display device 5. Then, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, whether or not to receive the information indicating the determined internal winning combination by pressing the selection button 17a and the determination button 17b is more specifically determined. In other words, the player can arbitrarily select the number of times of providing information indicating the determined internal winning combination (the number of notifications described later).

  A C / P button 14 for switching between medal credits or medal discharge is provided on the left side of the front surface of the pedestal 10. When the medals are discharged, medals corresponding to the number of payouts are discharged from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front and stored in the medal receiving unit 16. At the center of the front portion of the base portion 10, stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Yes. A start lever 6 for starting the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is provided on the left side of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R.

  In the following, when all the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating, a stop operation that is first performed on any of them (that is, a player's pressing operation on the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R) is performed. This is referred to as “first stop operation”, which is performed after the first stop operation, and performed when one of the two reels is rotating, is referred to as “second stop operation”. When the remaining reel is rotating after the second stop operation, the stop operation performed on the reel is referred to as a “third stop operation”.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the arrangement of symbols arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R of the slot machine 1 will be described.

  Plural kinds of symbols are continuously arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R in the rotation direction of the reel. More specifically, red 7 (design) is provided at each position in the rotational direction of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R (that is, design positions “0” to “20”) that can be specified by a design counter provided in RAM 33 described later. 61), blue 7 (design 62), cherry (design 63), bell (design 64), watermelon (design 65), replay (design 66), and blank (design 67). Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled by a main control circuit 71 (described later) so as to rotate at a constant speed (for example, 80 revolutions / minute) in the direction of the arrow in the drawing, and the surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled. A plurality of symbols arranged in the fluctuate with the rotation of the reel.

  Next, a circuit configuration of the slot machine 1 including a main control circuit 71, a sub control circuit 72, a main control circuit 71, and a peripheral device (actuator) electrically connected to the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIG. To do.

  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. The ROM 32 stores a control program (for example, see FIGS. 22 to 28 described later) executed by the CPU 31 and various tables (for example, see FIGS. 5 to 11 described later) such as an internal lottery table described later. . The RAM 33 is provided with various storage areas (for example, see FIGS. 12 to 14 described later) such as an internal winning combination storage area described later, and stores various data.

  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. Based on the generated reference clock pulse, an interrupt process, which will be described later, is performed. The random number generator 36 generates a certain range of random numbers (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 37 extracts (samples) one random number value from the random number generated by the random number generator 36.

  In the circuit of FIG. 3, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30 include the information display unit 18, the hopper 40, and stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R. Each output port of the microcomputer 30 is connected to each circuit for receiving the control signal output from the CPU 31 and controlling the operation of each actuator described above. Each circuit includes a display unit driving circuit 48, a motor driving circuit 39, and a hopper driving circuit 41. The display unit driving circuit 48 controls display of various types of information (such as the number of payouts) by the information display unit 18. The hopper driving circuit 41 controls the discharge of medals by the hopper 40. The motor drive circuit 39 outputs the pulses from the main control circuit 71 to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, thereby controlling the driving of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R and rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. And stop control thereof.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the number of times pulses are output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R after the reel index indicating that the reel has made one rotation is detected by the reel position detection circuit 50 described later is counted. Thus, the position in the rotation direction of the reel (also referred to as the rotation angle of the reel based on the position where the reel index is detected) is detected. Specifically, gears (not shown) for transmitting the rotations of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R with a predetermined reduction ratio are provided, and the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R Thus, by outputting 16 pulses, the reel for one symbol arranged on the surface of the reel is rotated.

  The number of pulses output to the aforementioned stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted by a pulse counter provided in the RAM 33, and every time 16 pulse outputs are counted by the pulse counter, the number of pulses is stored in the RAM 33. The provided symbol counter is incremented by one. The symbol counter is provided according to the type of reel, and the value is cleared every time a reel index is detected by a reel position detection circuit 50 described later.

  Here, the detection of the reel index is performed when the corresponding symbol is located at the center line 8c (more precisely, the center of the middle region in the vertical direction in each of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R). It has become. Therefore, by providing the symbol counter for each reel type, the symbol type or the like based on the symbol located in the middle of the corresponding display window can be specified according to the reel type. The CPU 31 and the symbol counter constitute position specifying means for specifying the position of each reel in the rotation direction. The reel index may be detected when the corresponding symbol is located on the top line 8b or the bottom line 8d. In this way, the type of each symbol can be specified according to the type of the reel. Become.

  Each input port of the microcomputer 30 is connected to switches and the like, and inputs a predetermined signal that triggers the control of the actuator and the like. Specifically, start switch 6S, stop switch 7S, 1-bet switch 11S, 2-bet switch 12S, maximum bet switch 13S, C / P switch 14S, medal sensor 22S, reel position detection circuit 50, payout completion signal circuit 51 is connected.

  The start switch 6S detects that the start lever 6 has been tilted by the player. The stop switch 7S detects that each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R has been pressed by the player. The 1-bet switch 11S indicates that the 1-bet button 11 has been pressed by the player, the 2-bet switch 12S indicates that the 2-bet button 12 has been pressed by the player, and the maximum bet switch 13S indicates that the maximum bet button It is detected that 13 is pushed by the player. The medal sensor 22S detects that a medal thrown into the medal slot 22 by the player passes through a selector (not shown). The selector is a device for selecting whether or not a medal is appropriate in material, shape, and the like, and a path for guiding an appropriate medal thrown from the medal slot 22 to the hopper 40 capable of storing a large amount of medals. Is forming. That each bet button is pushed by the player and that a medal is thrown into the medal insertion slot 22 by the player is referred to as an insertion operation. The C / P switch 14S detects that the C / P button 14 has been pressed by the player. The reel position detection circuit 50 detects, for example, a reel index indicating that the reel has rotated once for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R by an optical sensor having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion. The payout completion signal circuit 51 detects whether or not the payout number has reached a predetermined number by the operation of the medal detection unit 40S.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The main control circuit 71 and the sub-control circuit 72 are electrically connected by a harness or the like, and the sub-control circuit 72 produces effects based on various commands (such as a start command described later) transmitted from the main control circuit 71. Various processes such as determination and execution are performed. The sub control circuit 72 basically includes a sub CPU 81, a control ROM 82, an SDRAM 83, a rendering processor 84, a drawing SDRAM 85 (including the frame buffer 86), a driver 87, an A / D converter 88, and an amplifier 89. . The main actuators whose operations are controlled by the sub control circuit 72 include the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, and the LED 101.

  The control ROM 82 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area. The program storage area stores a sub CPU control program (for example, see FIGS. 29 to 32 described later). Specifically, an inter-board communication task for controlling communication with the operating system, a device driver, and the main control circuit 71, an LED control task for controlling light output by the LED 101, and sound output by the speakers 21L and 21R A voice control task for controlling the effect, an effect registration task for determining the contents of the effect (such as an effect number and effect data, which will be described later), and the display of the video by the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined effect content. A drawing control task and the like for control are included.

  The data storage area includes a table storage area for storing various tables such as an effect selection table (for example, see FIGS. 15 to 21 described later), a drawing control data storage area for storing animation data such as character object data, BGM, and effects. An audio control data storage area for storing sound data such as sound, an LED control data storage area for storing a light lighting pattern, and the like. The sub CPU 81 controls the output of video, sound and light according to the control program stored in the control ROM 82 based on various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The SDRAM 83 is configured as a temporary storage means for work when the sub CPU 81 executes the control program. The SDRAM 83 is provided with a storage area for storing various information such as a sub CPU gaming state storage area, which will be described later, and a notification frequency counter, which will be described later.

  The rendering processor 84 is connected to the sub CPU 81 and performs rendering in accordance with a command output from the sub CPU 81. Data necessary for a task performed by the rendering processor 84 is expanded in the drawing SDRAM 85 at the time of activation. The video created by rendering is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 via the driver 87. The A / D converter 88 is connected to the sub CPU 81, and converts music data from digital to analog in accordance with a command output from the sub CPU 81. When analog conversion is performed, the signals are output from the speakers 21L and 21R via the amplifier 89. Further, the LED 101 is connected to the sub CPU 81, and lighting and extinguishing are performed according to a signal output from the sub CPU 81.

  The sub CPU 81 is connected to a selection switch 17aS and a determination switch 17bS via an input port. The selection switch 17aS detects that the selection button 17a has been pressed by the player. The determination switch 17bS detects that the determination button 17b has been pressed by the player. Hereinafter, the selection button 17a being pressed by the player and the determination button 17b being pressed by the player are referred to as “selection operation”. Based on detection of the selection operation performed by the selection switch 17aS and the determination switch 17bS, the sub CPU 81 displays an image such as a menu screen to be described later on the liquid crystal display device 5 or displays the number of notifications selected by the player in the SDRAM 83. Processing such as storing is performed.

  Below, with reference to FIGS. 5-11, the various tables memorize | stored in ROM32 of the main control circuit 71 are demonstrated. First, the internal lottery table determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The internal lottery table determination table defines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries according to the gaming state. The game state is data for identifying the type of the internal lottery table and the like, and is managed by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 according to the control program. In other words, by using an internal lottery table with different contents according to each gaming state, the winning probability of the internal winning combination related to the payout of medals is changed, and as a result, the player's expectation is undulated. It is intended to improve interests. Specifically, an internal lottery table corresponding to each of the general gaming state and the RB gaming state is provided.

  Next, the internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning number. The lottery value is a numerical value used for determining the data pointer. In the present embodiment, a random number extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535” is assigned to each lottery number assigned to each winning number starting with the winning number 1 defined in the internal lottery table. An internal lottery is performed by determining whether or not a digit has been made while sequentially subtracting values. Digits are performed when the result of subtraction is negative. It can be said that the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the easier it is to determine the data pointer of the corresponding winning number, and the winning probability is “the lottery value corresponding to each winning number / all possible extraction points”. The number of random values (that is, 65536) ”. The number of lotteries described above indicates the number of times that it is determined whether or not the above digit has been performed according to each winning number.

  The data pointer is data used to determine a hit request flag, which will be described later, and defines a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer. That is, as a result of the lottery, both the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer are obtained. Numeric values “0” to “4” are defined for the small role / replay data pointer, and numeric values “0” to “2” are defined as the bonus data pointer.

  FIG. 6 shows an internal lottery table for a general gaming state. The internal lottery table for the general gaming state defines lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers 1-6. FIG. 7 shows an internal lottery table for the RB gaming state. The RB gaming state internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers 1 to 3. The lottery value corresponding to the winning number 2 defined by the RB gaming state internal lottery table is relatively larger than that defined in the general gaming state internal lottery table. As will be described later, the winning number 2 defines a small role / replay data pointer for determining the winning request flag “bell” related to the medal payout. Therefore, in the RB gaming state, the medal payout More opportunities for

  Next, the internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The internal winning combination determination table defines a hit request flag according to each data pointer. The winning request flag is data stored in one of an internal winning combination 1 storage area and an internal winning combination 2 storage area each consisting of 1 byte, which will be described later. The data is obtained as a result of an internal lottery based on a random number value. In the present embodiment, data stored in an internal winning combination storing area described later is referred to as “internal winning combination” for convenience of explanation. Called. The determination of the data pointer and the determination of the hit request flag described above can be said to be equivalent to the determination of the internal winning combination.

  Further, the winning request flag can be said to be data that specifies the type of symbol combination that is allowed to be displayed for the active lines 8a to 8e among the symbol combinations related to winnings described later. In the case of “bell”, display of a combination of symbols related to the bell is allowed. Permissible means that the position at which the rotation of the reel stops is determined so that the display is performed on the active line based on the detection of the stop operation by the player. When the data pointer is “0”, the content is “losing”, which indicates that any combination of symbols related to winning is not allowed to be displayed.

  FIG. 8 shows a small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table. The internal winning combination determination table for small roles / replays specifies each of lost, cherry, bell, watermelon, and replay as a hit request flag according to each of the data pointers “0” to “4” for small roles / replay. To do. FIG. 9 shows a bonus internal winning combination determination table. The bonus internal winning combination determination table defines each of lost, BB2, and BB1 as a hit request flag in accordance with each of the bonus data pointers “0” to “2”.

  Next, the symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In this embodiment, when the combination of symbols displayed along the active line matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table, the medal is paid out, the re-game is activated, the bonus game is activated, etc. A predetermined profit is given to the player (including a prize). The symbol combination table defines data representing a plurality of predetermined combinations of symbols related to winning, a winning action flag, storage area addition data, and a payout number corresponding to the type of symbol combination.

  The winning action flag is data stored in one of a display combination 1 storage area and a display combination 2 storage area each having 1 byte, which will be described later. The data structure of the winning action flag corresponds to the data structure of the hit request flag described above. If the symbol combination displayed along the active line does not match any of the symbol combinations defined in the symbol combination table, “losing” is determined as the winning action flag. The storage area addition data defines the type of display combination storage area (to be described later) in which the winning action flag is stored. In the present embodiment, the data stored in the display combination storage area is referred to as “display combination” for convenience of explanation. It can be said that the display combination is data representing the type of combination of symbols. The payout number is data representing the number of medals to be paid out to the player. Based on the numerical value, medals are released by driving the hopper 40 and a credit counter is added. In this embodiment, when cherry, bell, and watermelon are determined as the winning operation flag, a numerical value exceeding 0 is determined as the number of payouts, and medals are paid out.

  In this embodiment, when the replay is determined as the winning operation flag, the replay operation is performed. That is, the same number of medals as the number of coins inserted when these are determined will be automatically inserted next time without being based on the player's insertion operation, and the player will consume the medal he owns next time. No need. When BB1 is determined as the winning operation flag, the operation of BB (ie, big bonus) 1 is performed, and when BB2 is determined as the winning operation flag, the operation of BB2 is performed. As will be described later, the present embodiment employs a configuration in which the operation of RB is continuously performed while the operation of BB1 and the operation of BB2 are performed.

  Next, the bonus operation time table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The bonus operation time table defines data stored in the storage area of the RAM 33 when the operation of the bonus game (that is, BB1, BB2, RB) is determined. The in-operation flag is data for specifying the type of bonus game that is being operated. The bonus end number counter is data for managing the total number of medals paid out to the player during the operation of BB1 and the operation of BB2. As will be described later, in the present embodiment, the game possible number counter is data for managing the number of times that the start operation is detected during the operation of the RB (that is, the number of games). The winning possible number counter is data for managing the number of times the display combination related to winning is determined during the operation of the RB.

  Hereinafter, various storage areas provided in the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the configuration of the internal winning combination storing area will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13. The RAM 33 is also provided with a display combination storing area, which has the same contents as the internal winning combination storing area.

  FIG. 12 shows an internal winning combination 1 storage area (display combination 1 storage area). Bits 0 to 3 of the storage area correspond to cherry, bell, watermelon, and replay, respectively (note that bits 4 to 7 are not used). FIG. 13 shows an internal winning combination 2 storage area (display combination 2 storage area). Bit 0 and bit 1 of the storage area correspond to BB2 and BB1, respectively (bits 2 to 7 are not used). When the data stored in each of these storage areas is 0, the internal winning combination (or display combination) is lost.

  Next, the configuration of the carryover combination storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

  When BB1 or BB2 is acquired as a winning request flag, it is stored in the carryover combination storage area. The carryover combination storage area adopts the same configuration as the internal winning combination 3 storage area described above, and bit 0 and bit 1 correspond to BB2 and BB1, respectively. As will be described later, the hit request flags “BB1” and “BB2” stored in the carryover combination storage area are held until the corresponding symbol combination is displayed on the active line. This is referred to as so-called “carry-over”, and in this embodiment, the hit request flags “BB1” and “BB2” stored in the carry-over combination storage area which is the holding means are referred to as “carry-over combination”. . While the hit request flags “BB1” and “BB2” are stored in the carryover combination storage area, this is stored in the internal winning combination 2 storage area and is determined as the internal winning combination regardless of the extracted random number value. It has become.

  Hereinafter, the various tables stored in the control ROM 82 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  Although detailed description will be made later, the sub-control circuit 72 acquires one of a plurality of types of numerical values by lottery on the condition that a specific performance number “13” is determined in the general gaming state, This is added as a point. Then, based on the total of the points, whether or not to receive information suggesting the determined internal winning combination, more specifically, providing information indicating the determined internal winning combination is provided. The player can select the number of times by pressing the selection button 17a and the determination button 17b.

  First, an effect selection table selection table will be described with reference to FIG. The effect selection table selection table defines an effect selection table according to the gaming state for the sub CPU. The sub CPU gaming state is set according to the gaming state managed by the main control circuit 71, and is referred to in order to execute an effect by displaying images, outputting sound and light, etc. It is. The sub CPU gaming state is managed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72 for updating and the like based on various commands transmitted by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71. Specifically, a general gaming state, an internal winning state, and a BB gaming state are provided as the gaming state for the sub CPU. The sub CPU general gaming state corresponds to the general gaming state managed by the main control circuit 71. The sub CPU internal winning state corresponds to a state in which data exceeding “0” is defined in the carryover combination storing area in the main control circuit 71. The BB gaming state for the sub CPU corresponds to the RB gaming state managed by the main control circuit 71.

  Further, the effect selection table selection table defines an effect selection table corresponding to a numerical value stored in the notification number counter when the sub CPU gaming state is the general gaming state. Specifically, when the numerical value stored in the notification number counter is “0”, the effect selection table A is defined. On the other hand, when the numerical value stored in the notification number counter exceeds “0”, the effect selection table A a is defined.

  The notification number counter is data relating to determination as to whether or not to provide information indicating the determined internal winning combination to the player. As will be described later with reference to the flowchart, the notification counter is any one of predetermined numerical values based on the detection of the selection operation by the selection switch 17aS and the determination switch 17bS. The number of notifications is determined and stored in the notification number counter.

  Next, the effect selection table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The effect selection table defines the effect number and the lottery value corresponding to the effect number according to the internal winning combination determined by the main control circuit 71. The determination of the effect number based on the effect selection table selection table and the effect selection table described above is performed in response to detection of the start operation.

  FIG. 16 shows the effect selection table A. In the effect selection table A, when “Cherry” and “Watermelon”, which are predetermined internal winning combinations, are determined, an effect number “a specific effect number that is not determined when another internal winning combination is determined. 13 "is determined by lottery.

  FIG. 17 shows the effect selection table a. The production selection table a defines different production numbers according to each internal winning combination. As shown in the figure, when each internal winning combination is determined, the corresponding production number is always determined. It should be noted that the production number corresponding to each internal winning combination is not selected in the other production selection table, or is selected because the probability of being selected in the other production selection table is relatively low. The player can know the type of the internal winning combination from the production number.

  Next, the effect configuration table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The effect configuration table defines effect data according to the effect number. The effect data is data that defines the mode of video displayed by the liquid crystal display device 5, the mode of sound output from the speakers 21L and 21R, and the mode of light output from the LED 101. That is, when the effect number is determined, the effect data associated with the effect number is acquired, and therefore the determination of the effect number and the determination of the effect data have an equivalent relationship.

  More specifically, the production data includes detection of a start operation (start in the figure), detection of a first stop operation (first stop in the figure), detection of a second stop operation (second stop in the figure). ), Detection of a third stop operation (third stop in the figure), display of a combination of symbols (stop display in the figure) by rotation stop of all reels, and detection of insertion operation (injection of medals in the figure) Thus, it is prescribed | regulated according to the timing which operation detection by a player is fundamentally performed, and it acquires according to each timing. In the present embodiment, in response to detection of an operation by the player, such as a start operation, each piece of effect data related to video display and the like is selected and executed, so that the liquid crystal display device 5 corresponds at each timing. The video to be displayed is displayed, and a state in which a predetermined story is developed by displaying such a series of video is displayed to the player.

  For example, referring to the production number “13” described above, an image in which an enemy character appears is displayed when the start operation is detected, and an image in which the main character and the enemy character are interlaced is displayed when the first stop operation is detected. When the second stop operation is detected, an image in which the hero character attacks the enemy character is displayed. When a third stop operation is detected, an image in which the hero character is attacked by the enemy character is displayed, and all three reels rotate. At the time of determining the stopped display combination, an image in which the main character wins the battle is displayed.

  Next, the notification count selection data selection table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The notification frequency selection data selection table defines notification frequency selection data and lottery values. The notification frequency selection data selection table is used on condition that the production number “13” is selected. The notification count selection data is data used to select a numerical value (that is, the notification count) stored in the notification count counter, and is “1”, “3”, “5”, “10”, “20”, “30”. ”And“ 50 ”are used.

  As will be described in detail later, the notification count selection data acquired from the notification count selection data selection table is added to the point counter of the SDRAM 83, and the player determines the notification count based on the number stored in the point counter. The types of numerical values that can be selected are defined. As shown in the figure, the notification count selection data selection table is configured such that the greater the numerical value defined as the notification count selection data, the lower the winning probability.

  Next, the notification frequency selection item selection table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The notification frequency selection item selection table defines effect data for displaying the notification frequency selection item on the liquid crystal display device 5 according to the number of point counters. In the notification frequency selection item selection table, the point counter is set to “10 or more and less than 19”, “20 or more and less than 59”, “60 or more and less than 99”, “100 or more and less than 139”, “140 or more and less than 199”, and “200 It is divided into six ranges such as “above”, and the corresponding production data is selected according to which of the currently managed point counters is included. The notification frequency selection item is an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 in order to allow the player to select the notification frequency. As notification frequency selection items, six types of “item A”, “item B”, “item C”, “item D”, “item E”, and “item F” are defined. In the equal selection table, a predetermined numerical value is associated with each notification frequency selection item as the notification frequency. Further, in the notification number selection item selection table, the type of notification number selection item determined (this is equal to the number of notification numbers that can be selected by the player) as the numerical value stored in the point counter increases. It becomes the composition which increases.

  Specifically, when the numerical value stored in the point counter is “10 or more and 19 or less”, “item A” is displayed as the notification count selection item, and the player can select it. In addition, when the numerical value stored in the point counter becomes “20 or more and less than 59”, “item A” and “item B” are displayed as notification frequency selection items, and one of these two types is displayed. Make the player selectable. Further, when the numerical value stored in the point counter becomes “60 or more and less than 99”, “item A”, “item B”, and “item C” are displayed as the notification count selection items, and these three types are displayed. The player can select one of the following. Similarly, when the numerical value stored in the point counter becomes “200 or more”, all types are displayed as notification frequency selection items, and the player can select one of these types.

  Next, the notification count selection table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The notification count selection table defines the notification count and consumption points according to the notification count selection item (in other words, the notification count selection item selected by the player). The number of notifications is data indicating the numerical value stored in the notification number counter as described above, and the above-mentioned “item A”, “item B”, “item C”, “item D”, “item E”, and “item E” According to each of the items F, “5”, “10”, “30”, “50”, “70”, and “100” are defined. The consumption point is data indicating a numerical value to be subtracted from the above-mentioned point counter, and the above-mentioned “item A”, “item B”, “item C”, “item D”, “item E”, and “item F”. "10", "20", "60", "100", "140", and "200" are respectively defined. That is, as the number of notifications to be selected increases, the number of consumption points increases. As described above, in this embodiment, the point counter is updated every time the specific effect number “13” is determined, and the number of notifications can be acquired in exchange for the numerical value stored in the point counter. I am doing so.

  Next, the contents of each process executed by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, a reset interrupt process performed by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG. This process is executed based on the occurrence of a reset interrupt that is performed when power is turned on and a voltage is applied to the reset terminal. When the power is turned on, the CPU 31 first designates an address for initialization at the end of the game, and clears the storage area below the designated address (step S1). As a result, data stored in the internal winning combination storing area or the like of the RAM 33 is initialized. Next, the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation monitoring process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 23 (step S2). This is a process of monitoring whether or not to operate the RB during the operation of the BB1 and BB2.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 24 (step S3). This process constitutes an insertion operation detection means and a start operation detection means for determining the number of medals to be inserted based on the detection of the insertion operation by the player. Next, the CPU 31 extracts a random value and stores it in the random value storage area (step S4). Next, an internal lottery process described later with reference to FIG. 25 is performed (step S5). This process constitutes an internal winning combination determining means. Next, the CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S6). The start command includes various data such as an internal winning combination.

  Next, the CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all reels (step S7). Further, “00000111B (007H)” is stored in the effective stop button storage area. In the effective stop button storage area, bit 0 corresponds to the left stop button 7L, bit 1 corresponds to the middle stop button 7C, and bit 2 corresponds to the right stop button 7R. When the start of rotation of all the reels is requested, a process for starting the rotation of the reels is performed in an interrupt process that is periodically generated every 1.1173 msec. This process constitutes a reel rotating means. Next, the CPU 31 waits for a constant rotation of the reel (step S8).

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 26 (step S9). This process constitutes a reel stop means. Next, the CPU 31 refers to the symbol combination table and determines a display combination or the like based on the symbol combination displayed along the active line (step S10). Specifically, referring to the symbol combination table, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination defined in the table matches the symbol combination corresponding to each effective line. When they match, the corresponding winning operation flag and storage area addition data are acquired, and the acquired winning operation flag is stored in the display combination storage area specified by the storage area addition data. Further, the corresponding payout number is acquired, and the payout number counter is updated. If they do not match, the display combination is lost. This process constitutes a winning determination means for determining whether or not a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed by the symbol display means as a result of stopping the rotation of all reels.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a display combination command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S11). The display combination command includes data such as a display combination. Next, the CPU 31 pays out medals (step S12). Specifically, the drive control of the hopper 40 and the update of the credit counter are performed based on the payout number counter. This process constitutes a game medium giving means. Next, the CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number counter (step S13). Specifically, the value determined as the payout number from the bonus end number counter is subtracted until the bonus end number counter reaches zero.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB1-BB2 operating flag is on (step S14). When determining that the BB1-BB2 operating flag is on, the CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 27 (step S15). This process constitutes bonus game ending means for ending the operation of the bonus game. The CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 28 after step S15 or when it is determined in step S14 that the BB1-BB2 operating flag is not on (step S16). This process constitutes a bonus game operating means. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S1.

  Next, the bonus operation monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB1-BB2 operating flag is on (step S31). When the CPU 31 determines that the BB1 to BB2 operating flag is not on, the CPU 31 terminates the bonus operation monitoring process. When the CPU 31 determines that the BB1 to BB2 operating flag is on, is the RB operating flag on? It is determined whether or not (step S32). When determining that the RB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 ends the bonus operation monitoring process. When determining that the RB operating flag is not on, the CPU 31 performs the RB operating process based on the bonus operating table. (Step S33). When this process ends, the bonus operation monitoring process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 24, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the automatic insertion counter is 0 (step S51). When it is determined that the automatic insertion counter is 0, the medal passage permission is performed (step S52). Specifically, a solenoid of a selector (not shown) is driven to prompt the medal to pass through the selector. When determining that the automatic insertion counter is not 0, the CPU 31 copies the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter (step S53). Next, the CPU 31 clears the automatic insertion counter (step S54).

  The CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal passage is detected after step S52 or after step S54 (step S55). When determining that the passage of medals has been detected, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value (step S56). In the present embodiment, “3” is defined as the maximum input value. When determining that the insertion number counter is not the maximum insertion value, the CPU 31 adds 1 to the insertion number counter (step S57). Next, the CPU 31 stores 5 in the effective line counter (step S58). Next, the CPU 31 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S59). The medal insertion command includes data on the number of inserted coins.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S56 that the inserted number counter is the maximum inserted value, the CPU 31 adds 1 to the credit counter (step S60). When determining that the passage of the medal is not detected in step S55, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the medal is in the process of passing after step S59 or after step S60 (step S61). When the CPU 31 determines that the medal is not passing, the CPU 31 checks the bet switch (step S62). When the bet switches 11S, 12S, and 13S are on, the type is specified and the insertion number counter is updated.

  When determining in step S61 that the medal is in the process of passing, or after step S62, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value (step S63). If it is determined that the input number counter is not the maximum input value, the process proceeds to step S55. When determining that the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch 6S is on (step S64). When determining that the start switch 6S is not on, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S55, and when determining that the start switch 6S is on, the CPU 31 prohibits medal passage (step S65). Specifically, the solenoid of the selector (not shown) is not driven, and medals are urged to be discharged from the medal payout opening 15. When this process ends, the medal acceptance / start check process ends.

  Next, an internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table and determines the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the gaming state and the like (step S81). The gaming state is the RB gaming state if the RB operating flag is on, and the general gaming state if the flag is off. The number of lotteries is determined so as to avoid determination of the hit request flags “BB1” to “BB2” when data exceeding “0” (ie, BB1 to BB2) is stored in the carryover combination storage area. Is determined. Next, the CPU 31 sets the extracted random number value as a determination random value (step S82). Hereinafter, the determination random number value is processed, and the random number value stored in the random value storage area is not processed.

  Next, the CPU 31 sets the number of lotteries as a winning number (step S83). Next, the CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table and acquires a lottery value based on the winning number (step S84). Next, the CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value from the determination random number value (step S85). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has occurred (step S86). When it is determined that no digit is generated, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of lotteries (step S87). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is 0 (step S88). When the CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is not 0, the process proceeds to step S83. When the CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is 0, the CPU 31 sets 0 as the small role / replay data pointer and 0 as the bonus data pointer. Set (step S89). When it is determined in step S86 that a digit has occurred, the CPU 31 obtains a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer (step S90).

  After step S89 or after step S90, the CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table and acquires a winning request flag based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer (step S91). Next, the CPU 31 stores the acquired winning request flag in the internal winning combination 1 storage area (step S92). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the carryover combination storage area is 0 (step S93). When determining that the carryover combination storage area is 0, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus data pointer is 0 (step S94). When determining that the bonus data pointer is not 0, the CPU 31 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table, obtains a winning request flag based on the bonus data pointer, and stores it in the carryover combination storage area (step S31). S95).

  When the CPU 31 determines after step S95 that the carryover combination storage area is not 0 in step S93, or when it is determined that the bonus data pointer is 0 in step S94, it is stored in the carryover combination storage area. The logical sum of the stored data and the data stored in the internal symbol combination 2 storage area is calculated, and the result is stored in the internal symbol combination 2 storage area (step S96). When this process ends, the internal lottery process ends.

  Next, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed (step S111). If the CPU 31 determines that a valid stop button has not been pressed, it repeats step S111. When determining that the valid stop button has been pressed, the CPU 31 resets the corresponding bit in the valid stop button storage area and determines the operation stop button (step S112). At this time, the symbol counter when the pressing operation is detected is set. Next, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the stop button non-operating counter (step S113). Next, the CPU 31 sets 5 as the number of checks (step S114).

  Next, the CPU 31 searches for the symbol position having the highest priority within the range of the number of checks from the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter (that is, a stop start position described later) (step S115). For example, it is searched whether or not there is a symbol satisfying the internal winning combination in each symbol within the range of the number of checks from the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter.

  Here, in the present embodiment, basically, after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped within 190 msec. Specifically, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter of the corresponding reel when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S (that is, the symbol position at which the rotation of the reel starts to be stopped is referred to as “stop start position”. ”) And a symbol position obtained by adding any one of a predetermined numerical range“ 0 ”to“ 4 ”called a so-called number of sliding pieces to a symbol position where this can stop the rotation of the reel (this) Can be determined as “scheduled stop position”). That is, the number of sliding pieces is the amount of reel rotation from when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S until the corresponding reel stops rotating. In other words, the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S. The number of symbols that pass through the middle stage of the corresponding display window in the period from when the rotation of the corresponding reel stops. This is grasped by the value of the symbol counter updated after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S.

  In the process of step S115 described above, the stop start position, the determined internal winning combination, and the priority order defined in advance according to the combination type (or internal winning combination type) relating to the grant of profit, The symbol position with the highest priority order is determined based on. For example, the priority order defined in advance according to the type of symbol combination (or the type of internal winning combination) relating to the grant of profit is, for example, replay as priority order 1, BB1 and BB2 as priority order 2, priority order 3 Cherry, bell, and watermelon can be specified as. When a plurality of symbol positions having the highest priority are determined, a predetermined priority order (eg, “0” → “1” → Either “2” → “3” → “4”) may be determined.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols based on the search result (step S116). That is, the difference between the stop start position and the determined symbol position is determined as the number of sliding symbols. Next, the CPU 31 determines and stores a scheduled stop position based on the symbol counter and the number of sliding pieces (step S117). When the planned stop position is stored, the process of stopping the rotation of the reel based on the planned stop position is performed by the above-described interrupt process that occurs periodically. It should be noted that the number of sliding pieces and the scheduled stop position are in an equivalent relationship because one is determined and the other is also determined.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S118). The reel stop command includes data such as an effective stop button, an operation stop button, a stop start position, and a planned stop position. Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 0 (step S119). When the CPU 31 determines that the stop button non-operating counter is 0, the reel stop control process is terminated, and when it is determined that the stop button non-operating counter is not 0, the process proceeds to step S111.

  Next, the bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a winning is established (step S131). In this process, it is determined whether or not any one of bits 0 to 2 in the display combination 1 storage area is ON. When determining that a winning has been established, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is 0 (step S132). When determining that the bonus end number counter is 0, the CPU 31 performs a BB end time process (step S133). Specifically, various data stored in the RAM 33 during operation is cleared. Next, the CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S134). When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

  If the CPU 31 determines that the bonus end number counter is not 0 in step S132, the CPU 31 decrements the winning possible number counter by 1 (step S135). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning possible number counter is 0 (step S136). When it is determined in step S131 that no winning has been established, or when it is determined in step S136 that the winning count counter is not 0, the CPU 31 decrements the possible gaming count counter by 1 (step S137). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the game possible number counter is 0 (step S138). When the CPU 31 determines that the possible game number counter is not 0, the bonus end check process ends. When the CPU 31 determines in step S136 that the winable number counter is 0, or in step S138, the CPU 31 determines that the possible game number counter is 0, the RB end process is performed (step S139). When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

  Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB1 to BB2 (step S151). When the CPU 31 determines that the display combination is BB1 to BB2, the CPU 31 refers to the bonus operation time table and performs BB operation processing based on the display combination (step S152). Next, the CPU 31 clears the carryover combination storage area (step S153). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S151 that the display combination is not BB1 to BB2, it determines whether or not bit 3 of the display combination 1 storage area is 0 (step S154). When the CPU 31 determines that the bit 3 in the display combination 1 storage area is 0, that is, the winning action flag “replay” is not stored, the bonus action check process ends. If the CPU 31 determines that bit 3 of the display combination 1 storage area is not 0, the CPU 31 copies the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter (step S155). This process constitutes a re-game actuating means. When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  Next, the contents of each process executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to flowcharts shown in FIGS. First, the effect registration task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a command of a different type from the previous command has been received (step S201). If the sub CPU 81 determines that it has not received a command of a different type from the previous command, it repeats step S201. When the sub CPU 81 determines that a command of a type different from the previous command has been received, the sub CPU 81 extracts the message from the message queue and copies the game information from the message (step S202). That is, each data such as an internal winning combination included in each command is copied. Next, the sub CPU 81 updates various information (step S203). In this process, for example, information such as a sub CPU gaming state, an internal winning combination, a display combination, an operation stop button, an effective stop button, a stop start position, and a planned stop position are updated. Next, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect content determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 30 (step S204). In this process, according to the type of the received command, the effect number is determined, and the effect data is registered and executed based on the determined effect number. The effect content determination process constitutes information providing means. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S201.

  Next, the effect content determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a start command reception time (step S221). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the start command is received, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect selection table selection table and selects the effect selection table based on the gaming state, the notification number counter, and the like (step S222). Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect selection table, determines the effect number based on the internal winning combination and the random number value, and registers (step S223). In step S222 and step S223, when a numerical value exceeding 0 is stored in the notification number counter, the above-described effect selection table a is selected, and the effect data is determined based on this selection. An internal winning combination is notified to the player.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect configuration table and registers the effect data at the start operation based on the registered effect number (step S224). When the effect data is registered, the sub CPU 81 executes it, that is, displays a video corresponding to the effect data and outputs sound and light. Next, the sub CPU 81 performs various counter update check processing described later with reference to FIG. 31 (step S225). In this process, based on the determination as to whether or not the selected effect number is the specific effect number “13”, a process of selecting the notification count selection data and adding it to the point counter is performed. When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  When it is determined in step S221 that the start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a reel stop command reception (step S226). When determining that it is time to receive the reel stop command, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect configuration table and registers the effect data at the time of the stop operation based on the registered effect number (step S227). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in step S226 that the reel stop command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a display combination command reception (step S228). When determining that the display combination command is being received, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect composition table and registers the effect data at the time of determining the display combination based on the registered effect number (step S229). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in step S228 that the display combination command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a medal insertion command is received (step S230). When determining that the medal insertion command is not received, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process. When determining that the medal insertion command is received, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect configuration table and based on the registered effect number. The effect data at the time of the input operation is registered (step S231). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, various counter update check processes will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the selected production number is “13” (step S251). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the selected production number is “13”, the sub CPU 81 refers to the notification count selection data selection table and selects the notification count selection data (step S252). Next, the sub CPU 81 adds the selected notification frequency selection data to the point counter (step S253). When this process ends, the various counter update check processes end.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in step S251 that the selected production number is not “13”, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the notification number counter is 0 (step S254). When determining that the notification number counter is 0, the sub CPU 81 ends the various counter update check processing. When the sub CPU 81 determines that the notification number counter is not 0, the sub CPU 81 decrements the notification number counter by 1 (step S255). When this process ends, the various counter update check processes end.

  Next, various switch input check interrupt processing will be described with reference to FIG. The various switch input check interrupt processes are executed at a predetermined cycle when the display combination command is received, and the execution is terminated when the medal insertion command is received. That is, the input check of the selection switch 17aS and the determination switch 17bS is performed after the rotation of all the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped until the insertion number counter is updated.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not there is a guide screen display request (step S271). Specifically, it is determined whether or not there has been an input from the selection switch 17aS or the decision switch 17bS. When the sub CPU 81 determines that there is a guide screen display request, it registers effect data for the guide screen (step S272). As a result, a guide screen as shown in FIG. 33 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. When this process ends, the various switch input check interrupt process ends.

  Here, a guide screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 will be described with reference to FIG. In the guide screen shown in FIG. 33, “notification frequency selection” and “other information” are displayed as selection items. In this guide screen, when the selection switch 17aS is turned on, the position of the pointer (arrow in the figure) is changed and the display of the selection item is changed (for example, the selection item) from one of the selection items to the other. (Change in brightness, color, shape, etc. of the image displayed as). That is, the display is switched so that the player can know the currently selected selection item. When the determination switch 17bS is turned on, it is determined that the selection item selected at that time is requested.

  When it is determined in step S271 that there is no guide screen display request, the sub CPU 81 determines whether there is a notification count selection screen display request (step S273). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the determination switch 17bS has been input when “notification frequency selection” is selected when the guide screen is displayed. It should be noted that any method can be adopted when specifying which selection item is currently selected. For example, it is possible to employ a method in which a predetermined counter (hereinafter referred to as a selection check counter) is updated each time the selection switch 17aS is input, and the counter is checked. That is, each time the counter is updated to “2”, if the counter is cleared (that is, set to 0), the counter is updated between “0” and “1”. If “notification frequency selection” is selected at the start of display of the guide screen (ie, at the initial time), “notification frequency selection” is selected if the counter is “0”. If the counter is “1”, it can be specified that “other information” is selected (this is because there are two types of selection items, and the type to be selected). Change to match).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that there has been a display request for the notification count selection screen, the sub CPU 81 refers to the notification count selection item selection table, selects and registers the effect data for the notification count selection item based on the point counter (step). S274). For example, when the numerical value stored in the point counter is “31”, referring to the notification count selection item selection table (FIG. 20), “item A + item B” is selected as the effect data. At this time, on the liquid crystal display device 5, for example, a notification frequency selection screen as shown in FIG. 34 is displayed. When this process ends, the various switch input check interrupt process ends.

  Here, the notification frequency selection screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 will be described with reference to FIG. In the notification frequency selection screen shown in FIG. 34, “item A” and “item B” are displayed as selection items. Similarly to the above-described guide screen, when the selection switch 17a is turned on in the notification count selection screen, the currently selected notification count selection item is changed from one of the notification count selection items to the other. As can be seen, the display is switched. When the determination switch 17b is turned on, it is determined that the notification frequency selection item selected at that time is requested. Further, on the notification frequency selection screen, the numerical value stored in the point counter is displayed to the player at the upper right of the screen, and the notification frequency and consumption points determined for each according to each notification frequency selection item are displayed. It is displayed to the player. Thus, the player is provided with a determination material for determining which notification frequency selection item is selected, and enjoys examination.

  When determining that there is no request for displaying the notification count selection screen, the sub CPU 81 determines whether there is a request for determining the notification count (step S275). Specifically, it is determined whether or not there has been an input from the decision switch 17bS when the notification number selection screen is displayed. As with the above-described guide screen, the type of the currently selected notification frequency selection item can be specified by checking a predetermined counter that is updated based on the input of the selection switch 17aS. When the sub CPU 81 determines that there is no notification frequency determination request, it ends the various switch input check interrupt processing.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in step S275 that there has been a request for determination of the number of notifications, the sub CPU 81 refers to the selection table for the number of notifications, selects the corresponding number of notifications, and stores it in the notification number counter (step S276). For example, referring to the notification count selection table (FIG. 21), when “item A” is determined as the notification count selection item, “5” is acquired as the corresponding notification count, and this is stored in the notification count counter of the SDRAM 83. Is done. Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the notification count selection table, selects a corresponding consumption point, and subtracts it from the point counter (step S277). For example, when “31” is stored in the point counter and “item A” is determined as the notification count selection item, referring to the notification count selection table (FIG. 21), the corresponding consumption point “10” "Is subtracted from the numerical value" 31 "stored in the point counter (the result" 21 "). When this process ends, the various switch input check interrupt process ends.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when a specific performance number “13” is determined, one of a plurality of predetermined numerical values is determined by lottery, and this is added to the point counter. I tried to do it. And based on the numerical value stored in the point counter and the detection of the selection operation, the numerical value selected as the number of notifications by the player is stored in the notification number counter. Based on the numerical value stored in the notification number counter, the determined internal winning combination is notified to the player. That is, the player can select whether or not to receive the notification of the determined internal winning combination by selecting the number of notifications based on the numerical value stored in the point counter and the selection operation performed by the player. become able to. Therefore, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of selecting whether or not to receive the notification of the determined internal winning combination, and to notify the determined internal winning combination at a timing desired by the player. .

  More specifically, when the player requests display of the notification number selection screen or the like, referring to the notification number selection item selection table described above, based on the numerical value stored in the point counter, An image corresponding to the number of notifications that can be selected by the player (notification number selection item such as item A described above) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. That is, the player can know the types of the number of notifications that can be selected by looking at the notification number selection item displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5, and can select one of these by performing a selection operation. It becomes possible to do. In this way, by making it possible to select any one of a plurality of numerical values as the number of notifications, it becomes possible to select the number of times of receiving notification of the determined internal winning combination by one's own intention, It is also possible to give the player the pleasure of advancing the game while making a plan such as how many times the above-mentioned notification is received, and to improve the interest. Further, when the selected number of notifications is stored in the notification number counter based on the detection of the selection operation by the player, the consumption points corresponding to the selected number of notifications are subtracted from the point counter. That is, in exchange for the numerical value stored in the point counter, the number of notifications can be acquired, so when selecting whether to receive the notification of the determined internal winning combination, This is suitable for giving the player the pleasure of making the above-mentioned plan, such as the necessity of considering the number of notifications to be selected and the relationship between the consumption points and the current point counter. In this embodiment, as the number stored in the point counter increases, the number of types of notifications that can be selected increases, and when the number of notifications is selected, the numerical value stored in the point counter is consumed as a price. Therefore, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of performing pseudo shopping.

  Furthermore, the notification count selection screen can be called up during the period from when all the rotations of the plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped until the insertion number counter is updated, Can be selected at any time during this period, giving them the opportunity to choose whether or not to receive notification of the determined internal winning role, and increase their freedom of choice. Can do.

  Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the reel, start operation detection means, internal winning combination determination means, reel rotation means, stop operation detection means, reel stop means, notification number selection data storage means, selection operation detection means, which are provided in the spinning cylinder type game machine of the present invention Specific configurations of the notification count storage unit, the information providing unit, and the like are not limited to the above-described elements of the present embodiment, and can be arbitrarily changed.

  In the present embodiment, effect data determination means (for example, the above-described sub CPU 81, the above-described effect selection table A, and the above-described effect content determination process) that determines any of a plurality of types of effect data by lottery, Effect data execution means (for example, the above-described sub CPU 81 and the above-described liquid crystal display device 5) that executes the effect data determined by the effect data determination means, and the notification frequency selection data storage means includes the effect data determination. Although a predetermined numerical value is stored as the notification number selection data as the predetermined condition that the specific production data (for example, the production number 13 described above) has been determined by the means, the present invention It is not restricted to this, The said predetermined conditions can be changed suitably. For example, a specific internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, a specific symbol combination is displayed by a plurality of reels, the number of times a specific internal winning combination is determined, or a specific symbol combination You may make it employ | adopt that the frequency | count of having been displayed reached the predetermined frequency. For example, when it is adopted that a specific symbol combination (for example, a symbol combination related to watermelon) is displayed, it is possible to intervene the skill of the player in determining the notification frequency selection data, and to improve the interest. May be suitable.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of predetermined numerical values are provided as notification frequency selection data, and one of these is determined by lottery. However, the present invention is limited to this. is not. For example, one predetermined numerical value may be determined, or the order of numerical values to be determined among a plurality of types of numerical values is defined in advance, and any one of a plurality of types of numerical values is determined according to this order. You may make it do. Further, for example, two or more types including the production number 13 may be adopted as the specific production data, and a predetermined numerical value may be determined according to each type.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as the predetermined numerical value that can be selected as the number of notifications, the type defined by the above-described selection table for the number of notifications is adopted. These types can be changed as appropriate. The same applies to consumption points.

  In the present embodiment, the detection of the selection operation is received within a predetermined period from when all the rotations of the plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped until the insertion number counter is updated. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, only when the player is in a specific gaming state, such as a general gaming state, is notified within the above period. The number of times may be selected. In addition, by winning a dedicated lottery, the number of notifications may be selected within the above period. Further, every time a predetermined number of games are consumed, the number of notifications may be selected within the above period. Note that the conditions that enable selection of the number of notifications are not limited to be within the above period, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, when a specific internal winning combination is determined or a specific symbol combination is displayed, whether or not to select the number of notifications so that the notification number selection screen is displayed to the player May be selected by the player. In addition, for example, the player is not limited to selecting the number of notifications, but for example, a predetermined screen is displayed to the player based on the detection of the start operation, and the determined internal winning combination is notified. You may make it make a player select whether to receive.

  Further, as a method of notifying the player of the determined internal winning combination, in addition to displaying an image by the liquid crystal display device 5, an image, sound, light, or a combination thereof can be adopted. . For example, if it is the production | presentation by a sound, a voice message, specific BGM, a specific sound effect, etc. are employable. Moreover, if it is the effect by light, the color of the light turned on, the pattern of turning on / off, etc. can be employ | adopted. Also, a combination of symbols displayed separately from the reels 3L, 3C, 3R controlled by the main control circuit 71 and displayed by the effect reels whose rotation and stop are controlled by the sub-control circuit 72. It is also possible to adopt a mode of the above and a mode of operation of a movable object (model or the like) controlled by the sub control circuit 72.

  In this embodiment, the selection button 17a and the decision button 17b are pressed as the selection operation, and this is detected by the selection switch 17aS and the decision switch 17bS. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The specific configuration for detecting the selection operation by the player can be changed as appropriate. For example, existing members such as the start lever 6 and the start switch 6S may be used together without providing a dedicated operation member for selecting the number of notifications. Further, for example, a touch panel may be adopted to detect that the player touches the above-described notification frequency selection item.

  In the present embodiment, information suggesting the determined internal winning combination is adopted as advantageous information to be provided to the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this and can be changed as appropriate. For example, information suggesting that a specific internal winning combination (such as BB1 and BB2) has been determined may be employed. Moreover, you may make it employ | adopt the information which suggests the pushing order which accept | permits the display of the combination of the specific symbol which concerns on a prize. Furthermore, the advantageous state operation means for performing an operation in an advantageous state for the player and the advantageous state operation means performed on the condition that the combination of specific symbols is displayed by the plurality of reels. And an advantageous state ending means for ending the operation in a certain state, and information indicating that an internal winning combination relating to the specific symbol combination is determined may be adopted. In this case, the player can avoid the operation of the advantageous state from being terminated by performing the stop operation at a timing at which the combination of the specific symbols is prevented from being displayed. It is possible to prolong the operation in an advantageous state. The above-mentioned advantageous state includes a state (so-called replay time) in which the internal winning combination “replay” related to the replay operation is determined with a relatively high probability (for example, “50000/65536”), and a medal payout. Regardless of the state in which the inside is determined to be determined (bonus game) or the extracted random number, the internal winning combination (for example, cherry, bell, and so on) A state in which a watermelon or the like is determined (so-called challenge time) can be employed.

  Also, the apparatus configuration shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the circuit configuration shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 and its peripheral devices, and the table configurations shown in FIGS. 5 to 11 and 15 to 21 applied in this embodiment. The configuration of the storage area of the RAM shown in FIGS. 12 to 13, the configuration of the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 22 to 32, examples of images displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 shown in FIGS. 33 and 34, etc. Any change or modification can be made without departing from the scope of the invention.

  In addition to the slot machine as in this embodiment, the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine such as a video slot. Furthermore, a game can be executed by applying the present invention to a game program in which the operation in the slot machine is executed in a pseudo manner 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.

  The effects described in the present embodiment are merely a list of the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are not limited to those described in the present embodiment. .

2 is a perspective view showing an overview of the slot machine 1. FIG. FIG. 3 shows an arrangement of symbols arranged on the reel surface of the slot machine 1. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an electric circuit of the slot machine 1. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a sub control circuit 72 of the slot machine 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table determination table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. It is a figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. It is a figure which shows a symbol combination table. It is a figure which shows a table at the time of a bonus action | operation. It is a figure which shows an internal winning combination storing area. It is a figure which shows an internal winning combination storing area. It is a figure which shows a carryover combination storage area. It is a figure which shows an effect selection table selection table. It is a figure which shows an effect selection table. It is a figure which shows an effect selection table. It is a figure which shows an effect structure table. It is a figure which shows the notification frequency selection data selection table. It is a figure which shows the notification frequency selection item selection table. It is a figure which shows selection tables, such as the frequency | count of alerting | reporting. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a reset interruption process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a bonus action | operation monitoring process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a medal reception / start check process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of an internal lottery process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a reel stop control process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a bonus completion | finish check process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a bonus action check process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of an effect registration task. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of effect content determination processing. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of various counter update check processes. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of various switch input check interruption processes. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of video display on the liquid crystal display device 5. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of video display on the liquid crystal display device 5.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 4L, 4C, 4R Display window 5 Liquid crystal display device 6 Start lever 6S Start switch 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 7S Stop switch 30 Microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit 81 Sub CPU
82 Control ROM
83 SDRAM

Claims (4)

A plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface;
Start operation detecting means for detecting the start operation;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on the detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detecting means;
Reel rotating means for rotating each of the plurality of reels;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting stop operation according to the type of the plurality of reels;
Reel stop means for stopping rotation of the corresponding reel based on detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detection means and the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determination means;
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a notification number selection data storage unit that stores a predetermined numerical value as notification number selection data;
A selection operation detecting means for detecting the selection operation;
A notification number storage means for storing a predetermined numerical value as a notification number based on the numerical value stored in the notification number selection data storage means and the detection of the selection operation performed by the selection operation detection means;
An information providing means for providing information advantageous to the player based on the numerical value stored in the notification frequency storage means, and a revolving type gaming machine.   2. The selectable notification number display means for displaying an image corresponding to the number of notifications that can be selected by the player based on a numerical value stored in the notification number selection data storage means. Cylinder-type game machine described. The information providing means includes
3. A revolving type game according to claim 1, wherein information indicating the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means is provided to the player as information advantageous to the player. Machine. The notification frequency storage means includes
The numerical value stored in the notification count selection data storage means and the selection operation performed by the selection operation detection means within a predetermined period after all the rotations of the plurality of reels are stopped by the reel stop means. 4. A rotary gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a predetermined numerical value is stored as the number of notifications based on the detection.

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