JP2005198695A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a gaming machine capable of executing a series of flows of predicting and hitting winning identification information as a game.
An input means for inputting selection identification information selected by a player from among a plurality of identification information, a storage means for storing selection identification information input by the input means, and winning identification information for winning. Whether lottery means for internal lottery, selection identification information stored in the storage means triggered by input by the input means, and winning identification information lottery by the lottery means are compared, and whether or not it is hit based on the comparison result And a winning awarding means for giving a predetermined payout to the player when the winning is determined by the hit determining means.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that gives a payout when a combination of identification information selected by a player is won.

  Conventionally, as a lottery that the purchaser can actively participate in the result, select 3 or 4 favorite numbers from 0 to 9 in a predetermined reception period and select 3 or 4 digits. There is a lottery called “Numbers” in which a combination is registered, and when the registered combination of numbers coincides with a winning combination that is drawn after the acceptance period, a winning is awarded.

Such lotteries are popular in that the purchaser can predict and register the winning combination, but at present, the purchaser goes to a designated window to register the combination of numbers described above. ing. Therefore, a method of performing registration from a mobile terminal via the Internet has been proposed so that registration can be performed without going to the counter. (For example, see Patent Document 1).
JP 2001-344374 A

  However, in the above-described conventional lottery, in any case, a predetermined reception period is provided, a plurality of purchasers are recruited during that period, and a winning combination is determined by lottery after the predetermined reception period elapses. The purchaser has to wait for a long time from registering the combination to knowing the result, and this long waiting time may impair the interest. In particular, a purchaser who has predicted a winning combination himself wants to know the result immediately, and the waiting time is useless for such purchaser.

  Therefore, when trying to reproduce the form of a lottery represented by the above numbers, which has a series of flow of predicting and winning the winning combination on a gaming machine, the length of the period from registration to result announcement is the flow of the game There is a risk that the player will be bored and the willingness to play will be reduced.

  In addition, there are so-called pachinko machines, pachislot machines, slot machines, and the like as gaming machines that win a specific symbol in the same way as a lottery ticket. In such gaming machines, a combination of winning symbols is a gaming machine. The player was unable to predict the winning combination because it was already decided on the side. Therefore, a player always has to play a game based on the same winning combination, and cannot actively participate in the game by predicting and winning the winning combination.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can solve the above-described problems and can execute a series of flows of predicting and winning a winning combination as a game.

  In the present invention described in claim 1, input means for inputting selection identification information selected by a player from among a plurality of identification information, storage means for storing selection identification information input by the input means, winning, The lottery means for internally drawing the winning identification information, the selection identification information stored in the storage means triggered by the input by the input means and the winning identification information lottery by the lottery means are compared, and the comparison result It is provided with a winning determination means for determining whether or not the winning is based on, and a payout awarding means for giving a predetermined payout to the player when the winning determining means determines that the winning.

  In the present invention according to claim 2, the storage means stores a selection combination composed of a plurality of selection identification information input by the input means, and the lottery means internally selects a winning combination composed of a plurality of winning identification information. The winning determination means compares the selected combination stored in the storage means with the winning combination lottery selected by the lottery means, determines whether or not the winning combination is based on the comparison result, The payout to the player is determined according to the number of pieces of identification information that matches between the selected combination stored in the storage means and the winning combination selected by the lottery means.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, there is provided display means for displaying an identification information group composed of a plurality of identification information that can be selected by the player as many as the number of identification information constituting the winning combination.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the display means comprises a plurality of rotatable reels each having the identification information group written on the outer peripheral surface thereof, and a semi-transparent liquid crystal display device arranged in front of the reels. And using the liquid crystal display device, the identification information group is displayed in the same number as the number of winning identification information constituting the winning combination, and the selected combination input by the input means is displayed, while the reel is used. The winning combination selected by the lottery means is displayed.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to determine whether or not the input by the player is a chance, and to immediately determine the game result, so that the player does not wait for a long time until the game result is obtained. You can get a dividend, and you can enjoy the game at your own pace without getting bored.

  The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is won by input means for inputting selection identification information selected by a player from among a plurality of identification information, storage means for storing selection identification information input by the input means, and winning. The lottery means for internally drawing the winning identification information, the selection identification information stored in the storage means triggered by the input by the input means, and the winning identification information lottery by the lottery means are compared, and based on the comparison result A gaming machine comprising a winning determination means for determining whether or not a winning and a payout giving means for giving a predetermined payout to a player when the winning determination is determined by the winning determination means.

  That is, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment presents a plurality of pieces of identification information consisting of symbols such as characters, symbols, pictures or patterns including numbers to the player, and a game is played out of the plurality of identification information presented. The selection identification information selected and input by the operator through the input means such as an operation switch is stored in the storage means, the selection identification information stored in the storage means, and the winning identification information separately drawn by the lottery means Are compared by the hit determination means. As a result, in the case of winning, the game medium such as coins, medals and tokens is given to the player as a payout by the payout giving means. Note that the storage means, the lottery means, the hit determination means, and the payout giving means are substantially controlled by a control unit provided in the gaming machine, and the payout giving means is not limited to the control unit. A payout device for paying dividends is also playing a role.

  The hit determination by the hit determination means is triggered by the input of the selection identification information by the player, and the player inputs the selection identification information which is one parameter necessary for the determination of the hit. As long as this is done, the winning identification information, which is the other parameter, will be drawn in an internal lottery in a timely manner so that both parameters can be compared immediately.

  In this way, it is possible to determine whether or not the input by the player is triggered, and the game result can be determined immediately, so that the player does not need to continue to wait for the determination of the game result. You can get a payout and enjoy playing at your own pace. In addition, since the rotation of the game is improved, the game can be enjoyed repeatedly in a short time.

  The selection identification information and the winning identification information only need to be compared with each other, and the number of selection identification information input by the input means and the number of winning identification information internally selected by the lottery means are each one, Not only one selection identification information and one winning identification information are compared with each other, but also a plurality of selection identification information is inputted by an input means, and the storage means is a plurality of selections inputted by the input means. A selection combination consisting of identification information is stored, the lottery means internally draws a winning combination consisting of a plurality of winning identification information, and the winning discrimination means is selected by the selection combination stored in the storage means and the lottery means It is also possible to compare the selected winning combination and determine whether or not the winning combination is based on the comparison result.

  That is, an input means for inputting a selection combination consisting of a plurality of selection identification information selected by the player from among a plurality of identification information, a storage means for storing the selection combination input by the input means, and a winning winning The lottery means for internal lottery, the selection combination stored in the storage means triggered by the input by the input means and the winning combination lottery by the lottery means are compared, and whether or not it is based on the comparison result It is also possible to provide a gaming machine that includes a hit determining means for determining the winning and a payout awarding means for giving a predetermined payout to the player when the winning is determined by the hit determining means.

  As described above, when the selection identification information is input as a combination and the winning identification information is combined as an internal lottery to compare the two, the player inputs the determination criterion when the winning determination means determines the winning In addition to the complete match that completely matches the type and arrangement order of the identification information that constitutes the winning combination, the selected combination that matches the type of the identification information that constitutes the combination but the order is different or the last two digits Various hit discrimination criteria such as partial matching in which the types of identification information constituting the combination and the arrangement order partially match, such as the last three digits, can be considered. In this manner, the winning range can be expanded so that the winning determination criterion is not only the perfect match with the winning combination but also the winning combination if it matches at some point. If the amount of payout is determined in accordance with the type of winning, the interest is improved and the player's willingness to play can be further increased.

  In addition, as described above, the player selects any one or more of the winning determination criteria provided, and the winning determination means wins based on the winning determination criteria selected by the player himself / herself. It is also possible to make a determination. Even in such a case, it is possible to improve the gameability by changing the payout at the time of winning according to the number or type of the winning discrimination criteria selected by the player.

  Furthermore, the dividend to the player can be determined according to the number of identification information that matches between the selected combination input by the player and stored in the storage means, and the winning combination selected by the lottery means, By ranking according to the difference in the payouts in the win, it is possible to enhance the gameability and attract the player to the game.

  Further, when the player inputs the selected combination, it is desirable to provide display means for displaying identification information that can be selected by the player, and to present the identification information that can be selected by the display means to the player. With such a configuration, the player can consider the combination while confirming the selectable identification information by checking the display means, and can smoothly perform the input operation of the combination. In addition, even when the identification information that can be selected is changed every time a game is played, the player can easily recognize the identification information that can be newly selected. .

  In particular, when displaying selectable identification information on the display means, an identification information group comprising a plurality of identification information is provided, and the same number of identification information groups as the number of identification information in the winning combination is displayed on the display means. The combination can also be input by selecting identification information one by one from each displayed identification information group. With this configuration, it is possible to clearly inform the player of the types and number of identification information that can be selected, and to make the combination input operation smoother and more accurate. By changing the types and number of pieces of identification information included, the type of identification information that can be selected varies depending on the arrangement order of the pieces of identification information constituting the combination, thereby improving the game performance.

  The display means is not only used for informing the player of identification information that can be selected as described above, but also the player selects the combination selected by the player or the winning combination determined as a result of the internal lottery. It can also be used as a means for informing the user.

  In particular, the display means includes a plurality of rotatable reels each displaying the identification information group on its outer peripheral surface, and a translucent liquid crystal display device arranged in front of the reels, Using the liquid crystal display device, the identification information group is displayed in the same number as the number of pieces of identification information constituting the winning combination and the selected combination input by the input means is displayed, while the reel is used to display the selected combination. If the winning combination selected by the lottery means is displayed, when the combination input operation is performed, all of the selectable identification information is displayed on the liquid crystal display device, and the input operation can be performed more smoothly. Moreover, since the winning combination selected by the player can be displayed on the reel while displaying the selected combination on the liquid crystal display device, the player can surely and easily confirm the winning combination. In addition, the time until the reels rotate and stop in the winning combination may be set as appropriate so that the player does not get bored, and the player does not know the winning combination while the reels are rotating. This can increase the player's expectation for winning.

  In particular, if a reel is used as the display means for displaying the winning combination as described above, the combination of identification information displayed when the reel is stopped matches the combination selected in advance by the player. Therefore, the player expects that the reel may stop at the selection identification information every time the selection identification information selected by the player circulates by the rotation of the reel until the reel stops. It is possible to effectively excite the player's sense of expectation.

  In addition, it is possible to further increase the player's interest in the game by speeding up the rotation speed of the reel that is about to stop once, and causing the notification of whether or not to win.

  As the display means, in addition to the above-described reel and liquid crystal display device, a CRT display, a 7-segment display, lamps, or a sound output device such as a speaker can be used. The display means is controlled by the control unit provided in the gaming machine.

  In the control unit of the gaming machine configured as described above, a game program for advancing a game for giving a payout when the selection identification information selected and input by the player matches the actual winning identification information Is stored.

  The game program includes an input function for receiving selection identification information selected and input by a player from among a plurality of identification information, a storage function for storing selection identification information received by the input function, and a winning winning game. A combination lottery function for internal lottery of identification information, the selection identification information stored by the storage function triggered by acceptance of the selection identification information by the input function and the winning identification information lottery by the combination lottery function, This is a program for realizing on a computer a hit determination function for determining whether or not a win is based on the comparison result and a payout award function for giving a payout to a player when it is determined to be a win by the hit determination function. .

  In addition, the above-described gaming machine does not necessarily need to be a gaming machine that can pay out a real game medium such as a coin as a payout. For example, a virtual coin is displayed on the display means to the player. It may be a gaming machine capable of notifying the presence / absence and amount of a dividend. Further, a service provided with a control unit that executes the above-described game program, an input unit as an input means that allows the player to input selection identification information, and a display unit that can notify the player of the presence / absence and amount of dividends It can also be applied to a game machine for home use or home use.

  Furthermore, the present invention can also be applied to a general-purpose computer, a portable terminal device, or the like in which software for performing various controls including the game program is installed. In this case, it is possible to play a game via a storage medium storing the game program including the display program that can notify the presence / absence and amount of the above-described payout. Alternatively, the game program can be downloaded and played through the Internet or the like. In other words, the gaming machine may be configured to be divided into a server and a terminal (client), or can communicate with the terminal, and each gaming machine image showing the gaming machine of the present embodiment is displayed. It may be a server that can be displayed on the terminal.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described more specifically based on the drawings. Note that the gaming machine described below is a gaming machine that inputs the selection identification information as a selected combination, internally draws the winning identification information as a winning combination, and compares the two combinations. The display means includes the above-described reel and a liquid crystal display device disposed in front of the reel, and a coin is used as a game medium.

  Furthermore, if the above-mentioned game whose winning is determined by comparing the selected combination input by the player with the input means and the winning combination selected by the lottery means is called a combination guessing game, in the gaming machine shown below, A double down game as a secondary game that can double the payout in the combination game is executed after the combination game as the basic game.

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

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

  Inside the housing 2 formed on the front surface of the gaming machine 1, three rotatable reels 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged in a horizontal row with the left side, the center, and the right side. On the outer peripheral surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, an identification information group composed of a plurality of types of identification information is written. In this embodiment, the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the main display 5 are displayed. Functions as display means.

  In the present embodiment, numerals 1 to 5 are used as symbols of the identification information constituting the identification information group, and code numbers of “01” to “05” are sequentially attached to the identification information. (See FIG. 5). This code number is stored as a data table in a ROM 122 (see FIG. 4) described later.

  The main display 5 provided in the housing 2 is for displaying images of the combination guessing game and the double down game, and is provided on the front surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The main display 5 is provided with three display windows 4L, 4C and 4R, and the symbols of the reels 3L, 3C and 3R can be observed through the display windows 4L, 4C and 4R. Yes. A sub-display 6 for displaying a payout table (see FIG. 6) to be described later is provided on the upper side of the housing 2.

  5a is a display area of the main display 5, 6a is a display area of the sub display 6, and the upper side of the display area 5a of the main display 5 is a hit in the combination guessing game which is a basic game of the gaming machine 1. A display area of a PAID meter 7 indicating a payout at the time, a BET meter 9 indicating the number of coins bet per game, and a CREDIT meter 10 indicating the number of coins currently stored is provided.

  A display area 24 for displaying identification information that can be selected by a player in the combination game is provided at the center of the display area 5a.

  Further, a display area 25 for displaying a combination of selection identification information (selected combination) input by the player in the combination guessing game is displayed below the display area 5a, and is executed following the combination guessing game. A display area 26 is provided for displaying the size of identification information input by the player in a double-down game as a secondary game.

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

  The control panel 11 also includes a selection switch 27, a confirmation switch 28, a spin switch 15, an error switch 13, a help switch 14, a cashout switch 16, a BET switch 17, a maximum BET spin switch 18, and a repeat BET spin switch 19. It has been.

  The selection switch 27 is a switch for selecting a selected combination in the combination guessing game. In this embodiment, an identification information group having the same design (numbers 1 to 5) as the design of the identification information group displayed on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is transferred to the main display 5 at a predetermined timing. Displayed at positions corresponding to 3L, 3C, 3R. At this time, the identification information currently selected in the identification information group displayed on the main display 5 is distinguished from other identification information that is not selected by, for example, inverting display. Each time the selection switch 27 is pressed, the selected portion moves one by one so that identification information to be selected can be designated. Thus, the player can select his / her favorite identification information one by one from the identification information group of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R by pressing the selection switch 27.

  The confirmation switch 28 confirms the identification information selected at that time as the finally selected identification information (selected identification information) by performing a pressing operation after selecting the desired identification information with the selection switch 27. And a switch for inputting this.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the selection switch 27 and the confirmation switch 28 are provided as input means for inputting a combination (selection combination) of a plurality of selection identification information selected by the player from a plurality of identification information. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and by pressing a touch panel 51 of the main display 5 to be described later, it is also possible to confirm the identification information located at the part pressed by the player as the player's selection.

  In the present embodiment, an identification information group similar to the identification information group displayed on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is separately displayed on the main display 5, and a selected combination is input while viewing the main display 5. However, the display on the main display 5 is not performed, and each time the selection switch 27 is pressed once, each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotated by a predetermined angle to identify on the effective line 8. After the information is moved, the identification information stopped and displayed on the active line 8 when the confirmation switch 28 is pressed can be confirmed as the selected identification information (selected identification information).

  The selection switch 27 and the confirmation switch 28 are used to input a selection combination as described above in the combination guessing game. In the double-down game, whether or not to execute the game as will be described later. Used for input of

  The spin switch 15 is a switch for starting the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The error switch 13 is a switch for turning on the error lamp 23 on the ceiling portion of the housing 2 and calling a store clerk in the game room by pressing it when a malfunction or the like occurs in the gaming machine 1. .

  The help switch 14 is a switch for displaying an explanatory note on the sub-display 6 when there is an unclear point in the gaming method or content of the gaming machine 1.

  The cashout switch 16 is a switch used for paying out coins stored in the gaming machine 1 from the coin payout opening 20 to the coin tray 21.

  The BET switch 17 is a switch used when betting coins stored in the gaming machine 1 on the game. Each time the BET switch 17 is pressed, one coin is bet. The number of coins bet on a single game is referred to as “BET number”.

  The maximum BET spin switch 18 is used to bet the maximum number of coins that can be bet on one game, for example, 100 coins, and to start the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by one pressing operation. It is a switch.

  The repeat BET spin switch 19 is a switch for betting the same number of coins as the BET number of the previous game on the game by pressing operation and starting the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  In addition, on the upper side of the coin tray 21 that serves as a tray for the coins to be paid out, there is a see-through for outputting the sound emitted from the speaker 43 (see FIG. 4) housed inside the housing 2 to the outside of the housing 2. A sound port 22 is provided.

  Next, the structure of the main display 5 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 2 is a view showing a cross section of the main display 5 together with the reel 3C. The main display 5 is a liquid crystal display device using a translucent liquid crystal display device in which a picture sheet 53 made of a transparent film material on which various pictures are printed, pixel electrodes and the like are arranged on the inner surface side of a transparent acrylic plate 52 as a protective cover. 54 and the light guide plate 33 are laminated. And the touch panel 51 which detects the coordinate position touched by the player is arrange | positioned in the forefront. The picture sheet 53 and the light guide plate 33 are provided with a translucent portion 4 ′ for forming the display windows 4 </ b> L, 4 </ b> C, 4 </ b> R.

  In addition, liquid crystal backlights 292 and 293 serving as illumination for the liquid crystal display device 54 are provided above and below the liquid crystal display device 54. When the liquid crystal backlights 292 and 293 are turned on, the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 54 can be clearly seen by the player.

  Symbol illumination lamps 57 and 58 for illuminating symbols on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided on the inner surface side upper portion and lower portion of the main display 5. The symbol illumination lamps 57 and 58 are provided for each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. The reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are illuminated by irradiating light to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are necessary depending on the situation. Make the 3C and 3R symbols clearly visible. The symbol illumination lamps 57 and 58 mainly employ cold cathode fluorescent lamps, but other illumination devices can also be used.

  The symbol drawn on the pattern sheet 53 is always visible to the player regardless of the effect control state of the gaming machine 1. The liquid crystal display device 54 is a display area for effect images in a double-down game as well as a combination guessing game to be described later.

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

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

  Although the main display 5 and the sub display 6 of the gaming machine 1 in this embodiment are configured by a liquid crystal display (LCD), the present invention is not limited thereto, and a CRT or a plasma display may be used.

[Configuration of control unit of gaming machine]
FIG. 4 shows a circuit configuration including a main control circuit 71 as a control unit for controlling game processing operations in the gaming machine 1 and peripheral devices (actuators) electrically connected to the main control circuit 71.

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

  Connected to the CPU 121 are a clock pulse generation circuit 124 that generates a reference clock pulse, a frequency divider 125, a random number generator 126 that generates a random number to be sampled, and a random number sampling circuit 127. As a means for random number sampling, random number generation and sampling may be executed by calculation of the CPU 121 in the microcomputer 120.

  In the ROM 122, all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped in the combination guessing game in addition to the programs and data necessary for controlling the game executed on the gaming machine 1 such as the combination guessing game and the double down game. The “probability lottery table” that is sometimes referred to when determining the winning combination to be stopped along the active line 8, and the winning combination determined with reference to this “probability lottery table” are all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. A “symbol table” that is referred to when stopping along the active line 8 at the time of stopping, and a “winning combination table” that is referred to for stopping control and winning confirmation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are recorded.

  As will be described later, in the double-down game, only the left reel 3L is used and the specific identification information drawn in the internal lottery is stopped in the same manner as in the combination game, so that the ROM 122 stops the left reel 3L. Sometimes the “probability lottery table” referred to when determining the identification information to be stopped on the active line 8 and the specific identification information determined with reference to this “probability lottery table” when the left reel 3L is stopped. A “symbol table” that is referred to when stopping on the effective line 8 and a “winning combination table” that is referred to for stopping control and winning confirmation of the left reel 3L are also recorded.

  The ROM 122 stores various control commands (commands) and the like for transmission to each actuator.

  The RAM 123 is used as a work area for executing the control program stored in the ROM 122. The RAM 123 also stores selection combinations input by the selection switch 27 and the confirmation switch 28 as the input means, and also serves as a storage means.

  In the circuit of FIG. 4, as the actuators whose operation is controlled by the control signal from the microcomputer 120, the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R for rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, respectively, and coins as game media are housed. In addition, there are a hopper 30 as a dispensing device having a driving unit for dispensing, a main display 5 and a sub-display 6, and various lamps 60 (error lamp 23, symbol illumination lamp 57, etc.). These include a motor drive circuit 31, a hopper drive circuit 32, a first image display control circuit 224 having a video RAM (not shown), and a second image display control circuit 225 also having a video RAM (not shown). The output terminal of the CPU 121 is connected via the lamp driving circuit 45. These drive circuits receive control signals such as drive commands output from the CPU 121 and control the operation of each actuator.

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

  Further, as input signal generating means for generating an input signal required by the microcomputer 120, a coin sensor 12S for detecting a coin inserted into the coin insertion slot 12, an error switch 13, a help switch 14, a spin switch 15, a cash out Switch 16, BET switch 17, maximum BET spin switch 18, repeat BET spin switch 19, selection switch 27, confirmation switch 28, and the coordinate position of the part touched by the player are detected, and the information on the coordinate position is A pulse from a touch panel 51 and a reel position detector (not shown) that determines which one of a plurality of selection buttons displayed on the main display 5 has been selected by the player by being transmitted to the CPU 121. In response to the signal, the position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R Coin payout is completed when the count value of the reel position detection circuit 34 that supplies a signal for notification to the CPU 121 and the coin detection unit 35 that detects coins paid out from the hopper 30 reaches the specified number of pieces of data. A payout completion signal circuit 36 that supplies a signal for detecting the error to the CPU 121 is connected to the input terminal of the CPU 121.

  Here, the control state of the gaming machine 1 during the combination guessing game will be briefly described.

  In the circuit of FIG. 4, the random number generator 126 generates random numbers belonging to a predetermined numerical range, and the random number sampling circuit 127 is operated after the spin switch 15, the maximum BET spin switch 18, and the repeat BET spin switch 19 are pressed. Random number sampling is performed at an appropriate timing. It is determined to which range of the “probability lottery table” the sampled random numbers belong to the storage unit in the ROM 122. If it belongs to the determined range, a stop symbol signal is generated to control the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later, and the determined symbol is stopped along the active line 8. .

  FIG. 5 shows the probability lottery table. In each probability lottery table, a range of corresponding random numbers is shown for each symbol in which the reels 3L, 3C, 3R stop along the valid line 8. A specific method for determining a symbol to be stopped along the valid line 8 by lottery is as follows. The CPU 121 refers to the random number value for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R extracted from a predetermined random number range (for example, a range of “0” to “255”) and the “probability lottery table” shown in FIG. It is judged which random number value the received random number range is, and a symbol to be stopped on the effective line 8 is determined. For example, if the random number extracted to determine the symbol of the left reel 3L is within the range of “104” to “155”, the symbol arranged along the active line 8 when the left reel 3L is stopped is “3”. It becomes.

  In this way, when the winning combination is internally drawn, the main control circuit 71 including the CPU 121, the ROM 122, the clock pulse generation circuit 124, the frequency divider 125, the random number generator 126, and the random number sampling circuit 127 is selected as the winning combination. It plays a role as a lottery means for internal lottery.

  It should be noted that the probability lottery table can be provided in accordance with the number of coins applied to the game, that is, in accordance with the number of BETs.

  Further, in the present embodiment, lottery is performed for each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and the symbols arranged along the effective line 8 are determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Whether or not to win the result may be determined by lottery, and a symbol to be stopped on the active line 8 may be determined based on the determined game result and the selected combination input by the player. That is, the gaming machine 1 may include game result lottery means for internally drawing game results based on random numbers sampled for each game.

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

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

  Further, as described above, the “winning combination table” is also stored in the ROM 122. In the “winning combination table”, a combination of winning identification information (winning combination), a winning coin payout number, and a winning determination code representing the winning are associated with each other. This “winning combination table” is used to determine whether the winning determination means determines whether or not the selected combination inputted by the player is a winning combination, and based on the determination result of the winning determination means, the payout awarding means gives a dividend to the player. Referenced when. When the winning determination is performed, the main control circuit 71 including the CPU 121, the ROM 122, and the RAM 123 plays a role as a hit determining means for determining whether or not the winning is made. In addition, when a payout is given, the main control circuit 71, the hopper 30 and the hopper drive circuit 32 serve as a payout giving means for giving a predetermined payout to the player when the win determining means determines the win. Take on.

  When giving a payout, the CPU 121 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper driving circuit 32 to pay out a predetermined number of coins from the hopper 30. At that time, the coin detection unit 35 counts the number of coins to be paid out from the hopper 30, and when the count value reaches a designated number, a coin payout completion signal is input to the CPU 121. Thereby, the CPU 121 stops the driving of the hopper 30 via the hopper driving circuit 32 and ends the “coin payout process”.

  In addition, the coin payout process is performed inside the gaming machine 1 based on the “winning combination table” described above, but when a combination winning game that is a basic game of the gaming machine 1 is performed for the player. A payout table as shown in FIG. 6 corresponding to the “winning combination table” is displayed on the sub-display 6 to notify how many coins will be paid out for the winning combination.

  This payout table is also stored in the ROM 122 and is displayed on the sub display 6 in a timely manner by a control signal from the microcomputer 120.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, when the winning combination of 3 digits internally drawn inside the gaming machine 1 and the selected combination of 3 digits inputted by the player completely match (combine the combination). If the type of identification information and the arrangement order match), match in the wrong order (if only the type of identification information constituting the combination matches), or if the last two digits match, Thus, a dividend is awarded.

  That is, if the selected combination entered by the player completely matches the winning combination that was drawn internally, 50 coins if one coin is bet and 500 if 10 coins are bet. When 100 coins or 100 coins are bet, 5000 coins are paid out, that is, a payout is given.

  In addition, when the selected combination input by the player matches the winning combination selected in the internal lottery in the wrong order, when one coin is bet, when 12 coins and 10 coins are bet When 120 coins or 100 coins are bet, 1200 coins are paid out, that is, a payout is given.

  In addition, when the selected combination input by the player matches the winning combination selected by the internal lottery in the last two digits, when one coin is bet, five coins and ten coins are bet. In this case, when 50 coins are bet and 100 coins are bet, 500 coins are paid out, that is, a payout is given.

  Further, in this embodiment, each time the combination guessing game is repeated, a number corresponding to 1% of the BET number (progressive number) is added to the above-mentioned coin payout number so that the payout number increases progressively. Yes. That is, when one coin is bet, 0.01 coins, when 10 coins are bet, 0.1 coins, and when 100 coins are bet, 1 coins The number of coins is added to the number of coins to be paid out in the next combination hitting game, and when the coins are actually paid out, the decimal part is rounded down.

  Therefore, if the value of the progressive number is accumulated in, for example, 29.4 by repeating the combination guessing game, 529 coins will be paid out after betting 10 coins and making a perfect match. (See FIG. 6).

  In this embodiment, the payout number (progressive accumulated value) that increases each time this combination winning game is repeated is also displayed on the sub-display 6. Therefore, the player can know how many coins are paid out by adding to the normal payout number when the winning combination game is won, and can increase the player's expectation for dividends. it can.

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The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has the configuration described above, and its operation will be described below. In the following description, it is assumed that the gaming machine 1 is activated and the variables used in the CPU 121 described above are initialized to a predetermined value and are in steady operation.

  The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is the same as the combination guessing game, which follows the combination guessing game in which a payout is given when the selected combination selected and input by the player matches the actual winning combination. When a win is made, a double down game is executed as a secondary game for determining whether to double the payout earned in the combination winning game or whether the payout is confiscated and no payout.

  In the combination guessing game, the player inputs a selection combination by pressing the selection switch 27 and the confirmation switch 28, and then a coin is bet by pressing the BET switch 17 and the spin switch 15 is pressed, When the maximum BET spin switch 18 is pressed or the repeat BET spin switch 19 is pressed, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate. Then, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R stop in order after a predetermined time. At this time, the combination of symbols arranged along the active line 8 is a winning combination drawn by lottery inside the gaming machine 1, and the winning combination is compared with the selected combination inputted by the player, and the player selects When the selected combination satisfies a specific winning discrimination criterion, the combination winning game is won and a considerable number of coins are awarded to the player.

  The double-down game in the present embodiment is a game in which the identification information stopped and displayed on the left reel 3L is determined to be greater or smaller than 3, and the payout determined in the combination guessing game can be successfully determined. It is a thrilling game in which the payout is confiscated if it is doubled and removed.

  When this double-down game is started, only the left reel 3L of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is varied while being illuminated by the symbol illumination lamps 57, 58, while the remaining central reel 3C and the right reel 3L are changed. Only the left reel 3L is caused to function as a display means so that the light of the symbol illumination lamps 57 and 58 is not applied to the reel 3R. As a configuration in which only the left reel 3L functions as a display means, a double-down game is performed by providing a shutter on the back side of the light guide plate 33 so that the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R can be opened and closed. Sometimes the shutters of the center and right display windows 4C and 4R except for the left display window 4L can be closed.

  Then, the player inputs whether the identification information to be stopped on the active line 8 when the reel 3L is stopped is larger or smaller than 3 by pressing the selection switch 27 and the confirmation switch 28, and then the BET switch The coin 3 is bet by the pressing operation of 17 and the spin switch 15 is pressed, the maximum BET spin switch 18 is pressed, or the repeat BET spin switch 19 is pressed, so that the reel 3L rotates. start. When the reel 3L stops after a certain time, the magnitude of the specific identification information determined by the internal lottery actually stopped on the active line 8 matches the magnitude of the identification information predicted and input by the player. In this case, the payout is doubled and paid out. If they do not match, the payout is confiscated and there is no payout.

  In the present embodiment, since the identification information is a number from 1 to 5, 4 or 5 is regarded as large with reference to 3 and 1 or 2 is regarded as small. When the stopped identification information is 3, the payout obtained in the combination winning game is paid out without change.

  In the present embodiment, among the numbers 1 to 5 written on the left reel 3L as described above, the number displayed on the active line 8 when the reel 3L is stopped is based on 3. The game that the player predicts whether it is larger than that is performed as a double down game, but the game content of the double down game is not limited to this, and if it is a win, the dividend will be doubled, If the game is a game in which no payout is made when the game is lost, the game content may be anything until it is determined whether or not the game is successful.

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

  A main routine (not shown) for controlling the overall operation of the gaming machine 1 when a coin is inserted into the gaming machine 1 or the previous combination-hit game is finished, and the combination-hit game processing routine shown in FIG. When called and executed, the CPU 121 first displays the currently selected combination in the display area 25 of the main display 5 (step S1). The currently selected combination is a combination input by the player in the previous combination guessing game or a combination randomly drawn on the gaming machine 1 side. When it is determined that the selection switch 28 is pressed and the selected combination is fixed during the display, the process proceeds to a BET number input process in step S8 described later, while the selection switch 27 is pressed and selected. If it is determined that the combination has not been determined, identification information that can be selected by the player is displayed in the display areas 24, 24, 24 of the main display 5 (step S3). In particular, in this embodiment, an identification information group having the same design as the identification information group displayed on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is displayed on the display areas 24, 24, 24 of the main display 5, respectively. Identification information is selected one by one from the group.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the selection switch 27 is pressed again and new selection identification information is input by the player (step S4). When it is determined that the selection identification information is newly input, the newly input selection identification information is stored in the RAM 123 (step S5), and the input selection identification information is displayed on the display area 25 of the main display 5. (Step S6). At this time, if the selected combination or the like input in the previous combination guessing game is already stored in the RAM 123, the already stored selected combination is deleted and updated to the newly input identification information. .

  Whether or not the selection combination has been confirmed by pressing the confirmation switch 28 when the processing of step S5 and step S6 is executed, or when it is determined that the selection identification information has not been input in the processing of step S4 (Step S7), and the processes from step S4 to step S7 are repeated until it is determined that the selected combination is confirmed. While repeating the processing of step S4 to step S7, the player inputs a plurality of identification information (here, three) to complete the combination.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the BET switch 17 has been pressed to input a BET number (step S8). If it is determined that the BET number has been input, the BET number is used in a payout awarding process in step S33 described later. In addition, the progressive accumulation value calculated from the BET number is stored in the RAM 123, and whether or not the spin switch 15 is pressed to input the rotation start of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Is determined (step S9). Note that, in the processing of step S8 and step S9, it is determined that the BET number is input or the rotation start is input even when the maximum BET spin switch 18 or the repeat BET spin switch 19 is pressed. .

  In the present embodiment, the BET number is input after the selected combination is input as described above. However, the input order is reversed, and the input order is set so that the selected combination is input after the BET number is input. You can also. In this case, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are automatically rotated when the selected combination is input and the confirmation switch 28 is pressed, so that the pressing operation of the spin switch 15 can be omitted. desirable.

  Alternatively, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R may be automatically rotated while the selection switch 27 is being pressed to input the selected combination without waiting for the pressing operation of the confirmation switch 28. In that case, since the reels 3L, 3C, 3R start rotating when the player is inputting the selected combination, the player is psychologically input, and the player is selected. The combination can be input earlier than usual. Therefore, the game can be advanced at a good tempo.

  If it is determined in the process of step S9 that the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R has been input, an internal lottery process is performed to determine a winning combination in the current combination winning game (step S10). The internal lottery process is determined by comparing the random number sampled with the probability lottery table as described above. In the present embodiment, the internal lottery process is performed after the selected combination is confirmed. However, the internal lottery process can be performed before the selected combination is confirmed, that is, before the process of step S2.

  Next, all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated all at once (step S11), and after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of rotation, all the winning combinations determined in the internal lottery process in step S10 are aligned on the active line 8. The reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped (step S12). In the process of step S12, all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R may be stopped all at once or may be stopped one by one.

  Next, the selected combination selected by the player stored in the RAM 123 in the process of step S5 is compared with the winning combination selected in the process of step S10 (step S13). It is determined whether or not a win has been achieved (step S14). In the present embodiment, as described above, the winning conditions are perfect match, out of order, and match in the last two digits, so if any of the three conditions is met, it is determined to be win. And when it is a win, it is stored in the RAM 123 which one of the above-mentioned three hits is won (step S15), and a double down game process is executed (step S16).

  FIG. 8 shows a double down game process routine that is called and executed in the double down game process of step S16. When this routine is called and executed, the CPU 121 displays on the main display 5 a double-down game guidance image that asks the player whether or not to play a double-down game. While the guidance image is being displayed, the player presses the selection switch 27 to select whether or not to execute the double-down game, and waits until the determination switch 28 is pressed to confirm one. . When the confirmation switch 28 is pressed, it is determined whether or not the execution of the double down game has been determined (step S21).

  If the CPU 121 determines that the execution of the double-down game has been determined in the process of step S21, the CPU 121 performs the internal lottery process and wins the symbol of the specific identification information that will be won in the current double-down game (hereinafter, the winning symbol). (Step S22). In this internal lottery process, the winning symbol is determined by comparing the sampled random number with the probability lottery table, as in the combination winning game.

  Next, the size of the currently selected identification information is displayed in the display area 26 of the main display 5, and then the selection switch 27 is pressed to determine whether the player has newly entered the size of the identification information. Judgment is made (step S23). When it is determined that the size of the identification information is newly input, the size of the newly input identification information is stored in the RAM 123 in place of the old input information (step S24), and the display area 26 of the main display 5 is displayed. (Step S25).

  When the processing of step S24 and step S25 is executed, or when it is determined that the size of the identification information has not been newly input in the processing of step S23, the confirmation switch 28 is pressed to determine the size of the identification information. Is determined (step S26), and the processing from step S23 to step S26 is repeated until it is determined that either has been determined.

  When the confirmation switch 28 is pressed, and it is determined that the identification information to be stopped on the effective line 8 when the reel 3L is stopped has been input, the spin switch 15 It is determined whether or not the start of rotation of the left reel 3L has been input by the pressing operation (step S27).

  If it is determined in the process of step S27 that the rotation start of the left reel 3L has been input, the left reel 3L is rotated (step S28), and after a predetermined time has elapsed from the rotation start, the internal lottery process of step S22 The reel 3L on the left side is stopped so that the winning symbol determined in step 1 stops on the active line 8 (step S29).

  Next, the size of the identification information selected by the player stored in the RAM 123 in the process of step S24 is compared with the winning symbol selected in the process of step S22 (step S30), and a double down is performed based on the comparison result. It is determined whether or not the game is won (step S31). It should be noted that the criterion for winning in the double down game is that the player selects a large value when the winning symbol is 4 or 5, and the player has a small value when the winning symbol is 1 or 2. When the selection is made and when the winning symbol is 3, and when the winning symbol is any one of the three, it is determined to be a win. If it is a win, the process returns to the process of step S21 again, and the processes of steps S21 to S31 are repeated until it is determined that the double down game is not executed in the process of step S21. .

  When it is determined in the process of step S21 that it is determined not to execute the double-down game, information on the winning pattern in the combination winning game stored in the RAM 123 in the process of step S15 is called (step S32), and the payout award process is performed. Execute (Step S33). In the payout process in step S33, the number of BETs and the progressive accumulation value in the current combination game stored in the RAM 123, based on the winning mode of the combination game called in the process of step S32 and the result of the double down game. The coin payout number is calculated with reference to the winning combination table stored in the ROM 122, and the calculated number of coins is paid out from the hopper 30.

  If it is determined in step S31 that the double down game has not been won, the double down game is terminated without executing the above-described payout process.

  Here, assuming the actual gaming situation in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the display modes of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the main display 5 during the combination winning game and the double down game will be described.

  In the combination guessing game, as shown in FIG. 9A, after a coin is bet, the currently selected combination is displayed in the display area 25 of the main display 5. Further, various effect images such as fireworks shown in FIG. 9A are also displayed on the main display 5. When the player uses the combination displayed in the display area 25 also in the current combination guessing game, the player presses the confirmation switch 28 and inputs the selected combination.

  On the other hand, when it is desired to change from the displayed combination, the selection switch 27 is pressed to newly input the selected combination. As shown in FIG. 9B, in this embodiment, when the selection switch 27 is pressed when inputting the selected combination, the identification information displayed on each reel is displayed in the display areas 24, 24, The player selects desired identification information while viewing the display on the main display 5. When the identification information is selected for each reel and the selected combination consisting of three digits is confirmed, an OK character indicating completion of input is displayed on the main display 5 (see FIG. 10A). Here, the player inputs “2”, “1”, and “2”.

  Next, when the player presses the BET switch and the spin switch 15, or the maximum BET spin switch 18 or the repeat BET spin switch 19, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R starts to rotate. The reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped in the order of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R after a predetermined time. However, the time until the stop is not irritated by the player and there is a sense of speed, and it is a hit. It may be set appropriately between 3 and 5 seconds, which is considered to be a length that can be watched with expectation.

  FIG. 10B shows a case where the combination combination selected by the player matches the winning combination displayed when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped and the combination winning game is won. Show. Thus, when the winning combination game is won, as shown in FIG. 11A, a double down game guide image asking whether or not to play the double down game is displayed on the main display 5, and this guide image is displayed. If the execution of the double-down game is selected and the confirmation switch 28 is pressed when “” is displayed, it is possible to shift to the double-down game.

  In the double-down game, as shown in FIG. 11B, only the left reel is lit up as an effective reel, and the other reels are darkened and hidden. In this way, various effect images such as fireworks shown in FIG. 11B are displayed on the main display 5 in front of the center reel and the right reel that are not used during the double-down game.

  Also, the size of the identification information is displayed as “High” and “Low” in the display area 26 of the main display 5 below the left reel. As described above, in this embodiment, numbers 1 to 5 are used as identification information, and 4 or 5 is regarded as large with reference to 3 and 1 or 2 is regarded as small. Therefore, the size of the identification information is stopped. When the identification information is bet on a value larger than 3, High is displayed when it is bet on a value smaller than 3, or Low. For example, FIG. 11B shows that the selection state at the time of transition from the combination guessing game to the double down game is “Low”. When the player uses the size of the identification information already displayed (here, “Low” is displayed) as it is, the player presses the confirmation switch 28 to complete the input.

  On the other hand, when it is desired to change the size of the displayed identification information, the selection switch 27 is pressed to change the size of the identification information. By pressing the confirmation switch 28 after the change, an OK character indicating completion of input is displayed on the main display 5 (see FIG. 12A).

  Next, when the player presses the spin switch 15, as shown in FIG. 12A, the left reel 3L starts to rotate and stops after a predetermined time.

  FIG. 12B shows a case where the size of the identification information selected by the player matches the size of the identification information of the left reel stopped on the active line 8 and a double down game is won. Show. In this way, when the double down game is won, a double down game guide image asking whether or not to play the double down game again is displayed on the main display 5 (see FIG. 11A). When the execution of the double-down game is selected and the confirmation switch 28 is pressed while the is displayed, it is possible to shift to the double-down game again. Of course, instead of shifting to the double-down game again, it is possible to obtain a doubled payout by stopping as it is.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, it is immediately determined whether or not the input of the identification information including the three-digit number input by the player is triggered, and the game result is determined and notified. Therefore, if it is a win, the player can obtain a dividend without waiting for a long time until the game result is obtained, and can enjoy the game at his / her own pace without getting bored.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the game machine of this embodiment. It is sectional drawing of the main display of the same gaming machine. It is sectional drawing of the sub display of the same gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the electric circuit of the game machine. It is a figure which shows the probability lottery table of a reel. It is a figure which shows a payout table. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of a combination guessing game process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of a double down game process. It is explanatory drawing which shows concretely the display mode of the main display in a combination guessing game, and a reel. It is explanatory drawing which shows concretely the display mode of the main display in a combination guessing game, and a reel. It is explanatory drawing which shows specifically the display mode of the main display and a reel in a double down game. It is explanatory drawing which shows specifically the display mode of the main display and a reel in a double down game.

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1 gaming machine 3L, 3C, 3R reel 5 main display 27 selection switch 28 confirmation switch 30 hopper 32 hopper drive circuit 54 liquid crystal display device 71 main control circuit 121 CPU
122 ROM
123 RAM

Claims (4)

An input means for inputting selected identification information selected by the player from a plurality of identification information;
Storage means for storing selection identification information input by the input means;
Lottery means for internal lottery for winning identification information to be won,
A hit determination means for comparing the selection identification information stored in the storage means with the input by the input means and the winning identification information lottery by the lottery means, and determining whether or not it is a hit based on the comparison result; ,
A gaming machine comprising payout awarding means for awarding a predetermined payout to a player when it is determined to be a win by the same win determining means. The storage means stores a selection combination including a plurality of selection identification information input by the input means,
The lottery means internal lottery winning combination consisting of a plurality of winning identification information,
The winning determination means compares the selected combination stored in the storage means with the winning combination selected by the lottery means, determines whether or not the winning combination is based on the comparison result,
The payout awarding unit determines a payout to the player in accordance with the number of pieces of identification information that matches between the selected combination stored in the storage unit and the winning combination lottery by the lottery unit. The gaming machine according to claim 1.   3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, further comprising display means for displaying an identification information group consisting of a plurality of identification information that can be selected by a player as many as the number of identification information constituting the winning combination.   The display means includes a plurality of rotatable reels each having the identification information group written on the outer peripheral surface thereof, and a semi-transmissive liquid crystal display device arranged in front of the reels, and the liquid crystal display device is used. The identification information group is displayed in the same number as the number of winning identification information constituting the winning combination, and the selected combination inputted by the input means is displayed, while the winning combination lottery by the lottery means using the reels is displayed. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the game machine is displayed.

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