JP6671774B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols arranged on respective surfaces, game medals, coins, and the like (hereinafter, referred to as “game media”) are inserted, and it is detected that a start lever is operated by a player, A start switch for requesting the start of rotation of a plurality of reels, and detecting that a player has pressed a stop button provided for each of the plurality of reels, and requesting a stop of rotation of the corresponding reel. A stop switch that outputs a signal, a stepping motor that is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and that transmits a driving force to each of the reels, and a stepping motor based on signals output by the start switch and the stop switch. And a reel control unit for controlling the operation of each reel and rotating and stopping each reel, and the start lever is operated. , A lottery is performed based on the random number value, and the rotation of the reel is stopped based on the result of the lottery (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) and the timing at which the operation of the stop button is detected. A gaming machine called a pachislot is known.

  Such a gaming machine includes a payout device that stores the inserted game media and pays out the game media, a control unit that manages the number of game media inserted and paid out and controls the payout device, A payout button for paying out media or credited game media not used in the game.

  The payment button is disposed on the front of the front door of the gaming machine (for example, near the start lever), and is configured to pay out a refundable game medium by operating the payment button (for example, And Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-05084 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, a foreign matter intrudes into the gaming machine, a sensor in the gaming machine malfunctions, and the number of game media inserted is illegally increased, and then the settlement button is operated. Therefore, there is a problem that countermeasures against fraudulent acts (so-called “goto acts”) for obtaining game media are not sufficiently provided.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing an illegal act of illegally obtaining a game medium.

In order to solve the above problems, a gaming machine of the present invention
Game value detecting means (for example, a inserted medal sensor 22S) for detecting a bet on a game value (for example, a medal);
Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R) for displaying a plurality of symbols,
Start operation detecting means (for example, start switch 6S) for detecting a start operation;
A winning combination determining means (for example, a main control circuit 71) for determining a winning combination, on condition that the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means;
Symbol changing means (for example, main control circuit 71, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R) for changing a plurality of symbols displayed by the symbol display means on condition that the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means. )When,
A stop operation detecting means (for example, a reel stop signal circuit 46) for detecting a stop operation;
A stop control unit (for example, a main control circuit 71) for stopping a change in the symbol being performed by the symbol change unit, on condition that the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detection unit;
The stop control result means has stopped the variation of the symbols is performed by the symbol variation means, based on the combination of the displayed on the symbol display unit symbols, game value providing means for providing a game value (for example, Main control circuit 71);
Game value storage means for storing the Yu skill value (e.g., RAM 33),
Settlement instruction detecting means for detecting the settlement instruction Yu skill value (for example, adjusting switch 14S),
When the settlement instruction is detected by the settlement instruction detecting means, a game value settlement means (for example, a hopper 40) for returning the game value stored in the game value storage means and performing the settlement,
When the settlement instruction is detected by the settlement instruction detecting means, a settlement notifying means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, and the light emitting device 25) for notifying information to that effect;
A settlement warning period setting unit (for example, a sub-control circuit 72) capable of setting a predetermined period after the settlement instruction is detected by the settlement instruction detecting unit as a settlement warning period;
Determining means (for example, a sub-control circuit 72) for determining whether or not the payment warning period is reached when the payment instruction is detected by the payment instruction detecting means;
A standby notification unit capable of performing standby notification when a period in which a game is not performed is a specific period ,
The settlement notifying unit is configured to notify, when the settlement instruction is detected by the settlement instruction detecting unit, that the determination unit determines that the payment is within the payment warning period, and that the determination unit determines that the payment is not within the payment warning period. It is possible to make the notification mode different from the notification in the case where
When the period during which no game is played is the specific period, and when the determination unit determines that the period is within the settlement warning period, the standby notification unit determines that the period is not within the settlement warning period by the determination unit. The standby notification is not performed until it is performed .
Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the standby notifying means can perform a standby notification even when the payment instruction is detected by the payment instruction detecting means. When the detection is detected, if the determination unit determines that the time is within the settlement warning period, the waiting notification is not performed until the determination unit determines that the time is outside the settlement warning period.
In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention includes setting display means capable of displaying various setting items in accordance with a predetermined operation by a clerk of the game arcade, and the settlement warning period setting means is displayed by the setting display means. Any of the settlement warning periods can be set within a predetermined period in response to selection of a corresponding setting item among the set items.

  Thereby, the clerk at the game hall can recognize that the payment button was pressed during the payment warning period, that is, that the payment button was operated a plurality of times in a short time. Therefore, it is possible to detect at an early stage a possibility that a fraudulent act of illegally obtaining a game medium has been performed. In addition, the player can be made aware that the payment button has been pressed during the payment warning period. Therefore, it is possible to hesitate to press the payment button during the payment warning period. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a fraudulent act of illegally obtaining a game medium.

  Note that the settlement notifying unit is configured to notify when the first settlement instruction is detected by the settlement instruction detecting unit when the determination unit determines that the time is outside the settlement warning period, and to perform the notification by the determining unit. A notification in the case where it is determined that the payment is within the payment warning period set based on the first payment instruction, the notification in which the second payment instruction is detected by the payment instruction detection means, and the second determination by the determination means. The notification mode may be different from that in the case where it is determined that the payment is within the payment warning period set based on the payment instruction and the notification in which the third payment instruction is detected by the payment instruction detection unit. .

  In addition, the settlement informing means is a case in which it is determined by the determination means that the time is outside the settlement warning period, and a notification in a case where the first settlement instruction is detected by the settlement instruction detecting means, and Notification when the first payment instruction is detected by the payment instruction detecting means when the time is determined to be within the payment warning period set based on the first payment instruction, and (1) The notification mode is different from that in the case where it is determined that the payment is within the payment warning period set based on the payment instruction and the notification in which the second payment instruction is detected by the payment instruction detection means. Is also good.

  Thereby, the notification mode at the time of settlement can be changed in more detail. Therefore, the clerk at the game arcade can more accurately detect the possibility that an illegal act of illegally obtaining the game medium has been performed. Further, it is possible for the player to emphasize and recognize that the settlement button is pressed during the settlement warning period. Therefore, it is possible to strongly hesitate to press the payment button again during the payment warning period. Therefore, it is possible to further prevent an illegal act of illegally obtaining a game medium.

Also, the settlement history information display means for settlement by the game value settlement means for displaying the settlement history information executed (e.g., a liquid crystal display screen 5a) provided with, on the settlement history information, the settlement by the game value settlement means and information of the running time, and the game value settlement of game value settlement is executed by the method information, and information about the determination result by the determination unit, may be included.

  This allows the clerk at the amusement arcade to check the settlement history information to determine whether or not an improper act has been performed, if it detects the possibility of an improper attempt to obtain the game media illegally. It can be determined accurately. Therefore, it is possible to further prevent an illegal act of illegally obtaining a game medium.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent a fraudulent act of illegally obtaining a game medium.

It is a perspective view showing the appearance of the game machine in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a symbol arrangement figure arranged on a reel in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing the symbol combination table in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing an internal lottery table decision table in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing the internal lottery table for general gaming states in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing the internal lottery table for BB general game state in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing an internal lottery table for RB game state in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing an internal winning combination determination table in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing a table at the time of bonus operation in one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an electric circuit including a main control circuit according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a sub control circuit according to the embodiment of the present invention. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a process performed by a main control circuit according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating processing by the main control circuit subsequent to FIG. 12. It is a flowchart which shows the medal acceptance / start check processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the payment switch check processing of the medal acceptance / start check processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the internal lottery process of the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the reel stop control processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the bonus end check processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flow chart which shows bonus operation check processing in one embodiment of the present invention. 6 is a flowchart of a periodic interrupt process according to the embodiment of the present invention. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a reset interrupt process of a sub control circuit according to the embodiment of the present invention. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a display combination command reception process of the sub control circuit according to the embodiment of the present invention. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a settlement command receiving process of a sub control circuit according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is an explanatory view explaining a mode of settlement notice in one embodiment of the present invention. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a demo display command receiving process of a sub control circuit according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a screen diagram showing a settlement warning period setting screen according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a screen diagram showing the screen of the settlement history in one embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external appearance of a gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. This gaming machine is a so-called “pachi-slot machine”. The pachislot machine 1 is a gaming machine that plays using a game medium such as a coin, a medal, a game ball, a token, or the like, and a card storing information of a game value given or given to a player. Hereinafter, the description will be made assuming that medals are used.

  On the front surface of a cabinet 2 (included in the housing) that forms the entire pachislot machine 1, a panel display unit 2a as a substantially vertical surface is formed. A rectangular liquid crystal display screen (hereinafter, also referred to as a display screen) 5a displayed by a liquid crystal display device 5 (an example of an image display means) is provided on the front surface of the panel display section 2a. And the reel 3 (corresponding to the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R) disposed on the back side of the liquid crystal can be transparently displayed. On the display screen 5a, information on a game or various effects such as animations are displayed.

  In the center of the panel display section 2a, vertically long rectangular display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R (an example of symbol display means) are provided. The display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are provided with a top line 8b, a center line 8c, and a bottom line 8d in the horizontal direction, and a cross-down line 8a and a cross-up line 8e in an oblique direction as effective lines.

  By operating a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13, which will be described later, or by inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 22, one or three of these activated lines are provided. A book is set. Which effective line has been set is recognized by turning on BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c described later.

  Here, the valid lines 8a to 8e relate to the success or failure of the combination. Specifically, one symbol (for example, "Cherry (symbol 104)" described later) corresponding to a predetermined combination (for example, "Cherry small combination" described later) corresponds to any of the activated lines 8a to 8e. To be stopped and displayed at a predetermined position (for example, a middle position in the left display window 4L), or a symbol constituting a symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined combination (for example, “small bell part” described later). (For example, a bell (symbol 105) described later) is stopped and displayed in a predetermined position corresponding to any of the activated lines 8a to 8e, so that a predetermined combination is established.

  Inside the cabinet 2, three reels 3 </ b> L, 3 </ b> C, and 3 </ b> R each having a symbol row composed of a plurality of types of symbols on each outer peripheral surface are rotatably provided in a horizontal row. As described above, the symbols on each reel can be viewed through the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. Each reel rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute).

  Outside the area of the aforementioned liquid crystal display screen 5a, on the left side of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, a 1-BET lamp 9a, a 2-BET lamp 9b, a maximum BET lamp 9c, a credit display section 19, and operation keys 24 are provided. Have been.

  The 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c light according to the number of medals bet for performing one game (hereinafter, referred to as "BET number"). The BET number is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33 described later as a value of the insertion number counter.

  The 1-BET lamp 9a lights when the number of BETs is "1" and one effective line is set. The 2-BET lamp 9b is turned on when the number of BETs is "2" and three valid lines are set. The maximum BET lamp 9c is turned on when the number of BETs is "3" and all (5) valid lines are set.

  The credit display unit 19 is composed of 7-segment LEDs and displays the number of stored (credited) medals. The credited medals are obtained by the player in the game and stored in the cabin of what should be paid out. The stored number of medals is stored as a value of a credit counter in a predetermined storage area of a RAM 33 described later.

  The operation keys 24 are used to select a display image displayed on the display screen 5a. Further, by performing a predetermined operation, a menu screen is called and displayed.

  On the right side of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, a WIN lamp (so-called hit display lamp) 17, a payout display section 18, and a bonus game information display section 20 are provided.

  The WIN lamp 17 is turned on with a predetermined probability when a predetermined combination, for example, “Big Bonus (hereinafter referred to as BB)” is won. Here, BB and “regular bonus (hereinafter, referred to as RB)” are collectively referred to simply as “bonus”. Details of BB and RB will be described later.

  The payout display section 18 is made up of 7-segment LEDs, and displays the number of payout medals at the time of winning. The bonus game information display section 20 is composed of 7-segment LEDs, and displays the number of games in the RB game state, which will be described later.

  Below the liquid crystal display screen 5a, a pedestal portion 10 having a horizontal surface is formed. A medal insertion slot 22 is provided on the right side of the pedestal section 10, and a 1-BET switch 11 and a 2-BET switch 12 are provided below the left side of the liquid crystal display screen 5a, and a maximum BET switch 13 is provided on the left side of the pedestal section 10. Is provided.

  The 1-BET switch 11 bets one of the credited medals in the game by one pressing operation, and the 2-BET switch 12 displays the credited medals by one pressing operation. Two of them are bet on the game, and the maximum BET switch 13 bets the maximum number of medals that can be bet on one game by one push operation. By operating these BET switches 11, 12, and 13, a predetermined valid line is set as described above.

  A settlement button 14 is provided on the left side of the front surface of the base 10. When a prize is established, medals corresponding to the number of payouts corresponding to the prize are credited. When the number of credits exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 50), medals are paid out from a medal payout opening 15 at the lower front. . By pressing the settlement button 14, a betted medal and a credited medal are paid out from the medal payout exit 15, and the medals paid out from the medal payout outlet 15 are stored in the medal receiving unit 16. Can be

  On the right side of the settlement button 14, a start lever 6 for rotating the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by the player's operation and starting to display the symbols in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R in a predetermined angle range is provided. It is attached rotatably.

  At the center of the front surface of the pedestal portion 10, below the liquid crystal display screen 5a, three stop buttons 7 (left stop button 7L, middle stop button 7C) for stopping rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, respectively. , Right stop button 7R).

  A door key 26 is provided on the right side of the front surface of the base 10. The door key 26 has, in addition to the function of unlocking the openable front door (front door) constituting the front side of the cabinet 2, the function of performing the operation of unlocking and releasing the error.

  Speakers 21L and 21R (an example of a sound output unit) are provided on the left and right above the panel display unit 2a, and between the two speakers 21L and 21R, the combination of display symbols and the number of payout medals are displayed. A payout table panel 23 to be displayed is provided.

  Above the panel display 2a, a light emitting device 25 (an example of a light emitting unit) including a lamp (eg, an LED) is provided. The light emitting device 25 turns on and off the light in a pattern corresponding to the effect content.

  In the present embodiment, one game (unit game) basically starts when the start lever 6 is operated, and ends when all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R stop.

  In the present embodiment, a reel stop operation (any of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R) performed when all the reels are rotating is referred to as a “first stop operation” and a “first stop operation”. The stop operation performed after the "1 stop operation" is called "second stop operation", and the stop operation performed after "second stop operation" is called "third stop operation".

  FIG. 2 shows a symbol row in which a plurality of 21 types of symbols represented on each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number of “00” to “20” and stored (stored) in a ROM 32 (FIG. 10) described later as a data table.

  On each of the reels 3L, 3C and 3R, "red 7 (symbol 101)", "BAR (symbol 102)", "replay (symbol 103)", "cherry (symbol 104)", "bell (symbol 105)" "And" watermelon (symbol 106) "are shown. Each of the reels 3L, 3C and 3R is driven to rotate so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  Next, FIG. 3 shows a symbol combination table, which will be described.

  In the pachislot machine 1, when the start lever 6 is operated (start operation) by the player, an internal lottery is performed, and an internal winning combination (for example, "cherry small role", "replay", "RB", etc.) is performed. decide. When the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are operated (stop operation) by the player, the reel 3 is stopped, and the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination is stopped and displayed on the activated line 8, the display combination is displayed. It is established.

  Here, among the display combinations, in particular, when the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination is stopped and displayed on the activated line, a combination with a payout is defined as a “winning combination”. When the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination is stopped and displayed on the activated line, the winning combination is determined to be "established winning combination".

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbol combination “Cherry (symbol 104) -ANY-ANY” (ANY may be any symbol) is arranged along the activated line, thereby winning the “cherry small role” and 4 One medal will be paid out. In addition, when the number of inserted sheets is three, that is, when five effective lines are set and the cherry is displayed in the upper or lower part of the left display window 4L, the condition is established on two effective lines. Therefore, payout of eight (4 × 2) medals is performed.

  In addition, the symbol combination "bell (symbol 105) -bell-bell" is arranged along the activated line, so that the player wins "small part of bell" and pays out 15 medals.

  In addition, when the combination of symbols "watermelon (symbol 106) -watermelon-watermelon" is arranged along the activated line, the player wins the "watermelon small role" and pays out eight medals.

  The above-mentioned "cherry small role", "bell small role", and "watermelon small role" may be collectively referred to as "small role".

  In addition, the symbol combination “replay (symbol 103) -replay-replay” is arranged along the activated line, thereby establishing “replay”. When the “replay” is established, the same number of medals as the inserted medals are automatically inserted, so that the player can play the next game without consuming the medals. In other words, the “replay” is a display combination that allows a player to play a game without having to insert a game medium by being established.

  Further, the symbol combination "BAR (symbol 102) -BAR-BAR" is arranged along the activated line, whereby "RB" is established and medals are not paid out, but the game state of the next game is "RB game". State ". The game state will be described later.

  In addition, the symbol combination "Red 7 (Symbol 101) -Red 7-Red 7" is arranged along the activated line, so that "BB" is established and medals are not paid out, but the gaming state of the next game is changed. It becomes "BB game state".

  In addition, when a combination of symbols other than the combination of the symbols related to the above “Cherry small role”, “Bell small role”, “watermelon small role”, “Replay”, “RB” and “BB” is displayed. , "Losing" is established.

  Here, the gaming state will be described. The game state indicates a game state during the game or several games, and includes a basic “general game state” and a “BB game state” advantageous to the player.

  The “BB gaming state” includes a “RB gaming state” in which medals are easily obtained and a “BB general gaming state” in which the state easily transitions to the “RB gaming state”.

  More specifically, the “RB gaming state” is a gaming state in which an internal lottery table that is easy to win a display combination that can acquire a medal at the time of an internal lottery is selected, which is an advantageous gaming state for a player. . The “internal lottery table” will be described later.

  The “RB gaming state” defines an end condition. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of games that can be performed in one “RB gaming state” (this is called “the number of possible RB games”) is twelve. Also, in this “RB gaming state”, the number of times that a winning combination in which medals are paid out can be established (this is referred to as “the number of possible RB winnings”) is up to eight. That is, the “RB gaming state” ends when the number of games reaches twelve or the number of winning combinations reaches eight.

  The “BB general gaming state” is a gaming state in which an internal lottery table that is likely to win “RB” is selected, and is a gaming state in which the state easily transitions to the “RB gaming state”.

  In the “BB gaming state”, an end condition is defined. As an end condition, the payout number for terminating the bonus (this is referred to as “bonus end number”) is defined as a predetermined number (for example, 465). That is, in the present embodiment, the “BB gaming state” ends when the number of payouts reaches “465”.

  Further, as described above, the “general gaming state” is a basic gaming state in which there is no advantage for the player. Furthermore, in the “general gaming state”, the player has internally won “RB” or “BB” (internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus), but the symbol combination of “RB” or “BB” is displayed on the set activated line. If not displayed, the internally won “RB” or “BB” is carried over to the next and subsequent games. When "RB" or "BB" is internally won, "RB" or "BB" is carried over to "Bearing role" until the symbol combination of "RB" or "BB" is displayed on the set activated line. ". A state in which “RB” is carried over as “carryover combination” is an RB carryover state, and a state in which “BB” is carried over as “carryover combination” is a BB carryover state.

  Next, FIG. 4 shows and describes the internal lottery table determination table. This is used in the internal lottery process to determine the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the gaming state.

  That is, the internal lottery table determination table defines an internal lottery table to be selected according to the game state and a number of lotteries indicating how many times the lottery is performed using the internal lottery table. Here, the number of lotteries indicates the number of lottery processes (corresponding to subtraction processes) performed using a random number value obtained prior to the internal lottery process and a lottery value set for each winning number. I have. The internal winning combination is determined according to the winning number obtained by the internal lottery process.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the general gaming state, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is determined as the internal lottery table, and “6” is determined as the number of lotteries. In the BB general game state, the internal lottery table for the BB general game state is determined as the internal lottery table, and “5” is determined as the number of lotteries. In the RB gaming state, the RB gaming state internal lottery table is determined as the internal lottery table, and “3” is determined as the number of lotteries.

  Next, an internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is an internal lottery table for a general gaming state, FIG. 6 is an internal lottery table for a BB general gaming state, and FIG. 7 is an internal lottery table for an RB gaming state. This is used in the internal lottery process to obtain a lottery value for obtaining the winning number from the extracted random number value based on the winning number and the number of inserted coins.

  As shown in FIGS. 5, 6, and 7, the internal lottery table shows a winning number and a lottery value according to the inserted number for each winning number. A value obtained by dividing each lottery value by a predetermined value (“65536”: the difference from the total value of each lottery value is the ratio of “losing”) is the winning rate of the corresponding internal winning combination. Further, in the present embodiment, three internal lottery tables of “general game state internal lottery table”, “BB general game state internal lottery table”, and “RB game state internal lottery table” are used.

  FIG. 5 shows an internal lottery table for a general gaming state. As described above, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is used in the general gaming state. Here, a winning number and a lottery value are associated with each other for each inserted number. Based on this internal lottery table for the general gaming state, there is a possibility that the winning number is determined to be any one of "1" to "6". When the winning number is not within the range of any of the lottery values, the winning number is " 0 ".

  FIG. 6 shows an internal lottery table for the BB general gaming state. As described above, the internal lottery table for the BB general gaming state is used in the BB general gaming state. In the internal lottery table for the BB general gaming state, the winning number and the lottery value are associated with each other for each inserted number. Based on this BB general gaming state internal lottery table, there is a possibility that the winning number is determined to be any one of "1" to "5". It becomes “0”.

  FIG. 7 shows an RB gaming state internal lottery table. As described above, the RB gaming state internal lottery table is used in the RB gaming state. Based on this RB gaming state internal lottery table, there is a possibility that the winning number is determined to be any one of "1" to "3", and if it is not within the range of any lottery value, the winning number is " 0 ".

  Here, the internal lottery table is provided for each set value (setting) provided in a plurality of stages (for example, six stages), but the internal lottery table for each set value is omitted. The set value is basically a value that is set (selected) by the game arcade side, and the degree of the player's advantage in the game (for example, the winning rate, the internal winning probability of the role, and the like) differs according to the set value. It has become. Actually, “1” to “6” are provided as set values. Then, the probability of internally winning a role such as BB differs between the set values. Instead of preparing an internal lottery table corresponding to the game state for every set value, the same internal lottery table may be shared between the set values. At this time, they may be shared in the same game state or may be shared in different game states. Such an internal lottery table setting can be easily performed by the above-described internal lottery table determination table.

  Next, FIG. 8 shows and describes the internal winning combination determination table. The internal winning combination determination table determines an internal winning combination according to the winning number obtained by the above-described internal lottery process.

  As shown in FIG. 8, when the winning number is "0", "losing" is determined as an internal winning combination. When the winning number is “1”, “Cherry” is determined as the internal winning combination. When the winning number is “2”, “Bell” is determined as the internal winning combination. When the winning number is “3”, “watermelon” is determined as the internal winning combination.

  When the winning number is “4”, “Replay” is determined as the internal winning combination. When the winning number is “5”, “RB” is determined as the internal winning combination. When the winning number is “6”, “BB” is determined as the internal winning combination.

  Next, FIG. 9 shows a bonus operation time table, which will be described. Various information setting values set when the bonus is established are described in the bonus activation time table.

  As shown in FIG. 9, when the display combination "BB" is established and the BB operation process is activated, the "BB operation flag" is turned on as the operation flag, and "465" is set in the bonus end number counter. I do.

  When the display combination “RB” is established and the RB operation-time process is activated, the “RB operation flag” is turned on as the operation flag, “12” is set in the possible game number counter, and “8” is set in the possible prize number counter. "Is set.

  Next, FIG. 10 shows the main circuit configuration of the pachislo machine 1 and will be described.

  FIG. 10 shows a main control circuit 71 for controlling the game processing operation in the pachislot machine 1, peripheral devices (actuators) electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and control commands (commands) transmitted from the main control circuit 71. 2 shows a circuit configuration including a liquid crystal display device 5 and a sub-control circuit 72 for controlling the speakers 21L, 21R, etc.

  The main control circuit 71 includes the microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and a circuit for random number sampling added thereto. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31 for performing a control operation according to a preset program, and a ROM 32 and a RAM 33 as storage means.

  The CPU 31 is connected to a clock pulse generation circuit 34 and a frequency divider 35 for generating a reference clock pulse, and a random number generator 36 and a sampling circuit 37 for generating random numbers to be extracted (sampled).

  As means for random number sampling, random number sampling may be executed in the microcomputer 30, that is, on the operation program of the CPU 31. In that case, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

  In the ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30, a program relating to the processing of the CPU 31, an “internal lottery table” used for determination of random number sampling performed each time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation), and set when a bonus is established A “bonus operation table” in which various information setting values are defined, a “stop control table” for determining a reel stop mode in response to an operation of a stop button, and various control commands for transmitting to the sub control circuit 72 ( Command) is stored.

  Various information is stored in the RAM 33. For example, the extracted random number value, various flags (for example, BB operation flag, RB operation flag), the number of BETs, the number of credits of medals, information on a game state, and the like are stored.

  Further, the sub-control circuit 72 does not input commands, information, and the like to the main control circuit 71, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub-control circuit 72.

  The main actuators whose operations are controlled by control signals from the microcomputer 30 include hoppers (including a driving unit for paying out) that store medals and pay out a predetermined number of medals according to a command of the hopper driving circuit 41. There are stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R (an example of symbol changing means) for rotating and driving the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Further, a motor drive circuit 39 for controlling the drive of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R and a hopper drive circuit 41 for controlling the drive of the hopper 40 are connected to the output section of the CPU 31. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the CPU 31 and controls the operation of each actuator. The motor drive circuit 39 rotates the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R at an arbitrary speed.

  Main input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 30 to generate a control command include a start switch 6S (an example of a start operation detecting means), a 1-BET switch 11, and a 2-BET. Switch 12, maximum BET switch 13 (an example of game medium detecting means), settlement switch 14S (an example of settlement instruction detecting means), inserted medal sensor 22S (example of a game medium detecting means), reel stop signal circuit 46 (stop operation detection There is a reel position detection circuit 50 and a payout completion signal circuit 51, which are also connected to the CPU 31.

  The start switch 6S detects an operation (start operation) of the start lever 6 and generates a start switch signal. The inserted medal sensor 22S detects medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 22.

  When the inserted medal sensor 22S detects a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 22, the CPU 31 first counts the medals and places a BET on up to three medals as betting medals (number of inserted medals). If three medals have already been bet as bets, the medals are counted and a maximum of 50 medals are credited. Further, the CPU 31 bets the bet medals (insertion number) on the credited medals according to the operation of the 1-BET switch 11, the 2-BET switch 12, and the maximum BET switch 13, and the medals credited by the number of BETs. Is subtracted, the valid lines 8a to 8e are validated, and the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c are turned on.

  The reel stop signal circuit 46 generates a stop signal in response to the operation of each of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. The reel position detection circuit 50 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and supplies a signal for detecting the position of the symbol on each of the reels 3L, 3C and 3R to the CPU 31. The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal for detecting the completion of medal payout when the count value of the medal detection unit 40S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number data.

  The settlement switch 14S detects a player's pressing operation on the settlement button 14 and supplies the detected signal to the CPU 31.

  The random number generator 36 generates a random number value belonging to a certain numerical range (0 to 65535), and the sampling circuit 37 samples one random number value at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. The internal winning combination is determined based on the random number value thus sampled and the internal lottery table stored in the ROM 32.

  After the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted, and the counted value is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. A reset pulse is obtained from the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R for each rotation, and these pulses are input to the CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. With the reset pulse thus obtained, the count value of the drive pulse counted in the RAM 33 is cleared to “0”. As a result, the RAM 33 stores the count value corresponding to the rotation position within the range of one rotation for each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  A symbol table (not shown) is stored in the ROM 32 for associating the rotation positions of the reels 3L, 3C and 3R with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. In this symbol table, a code number (corresponding to a symbol position) sequentially given at a constant rotation pitch of each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the rotation position at which the reset pulse is generated, A symbol code indicating a symbol provided in correspondence with each number is associated.

  Further, a symbol combination table is stored in the ROM 32. In the symbol combination table, the combination of the symbols serving as the display combination, the number of medals paid out for the display combination, and the display combination determination code representing the display combination are associated with each other. The symbol combination table is referred to when the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are stopped, and when the display combination after stopping all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is confirmed.

  Based on the lottery process (internal lottery process) based on the random number sampling, the CPU 31 determines the reel stop signal sent from the reel stop signal circuit 46 at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, and the selected one. A signal for controlling the stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 39 based on the "stop control table".

  After the internal winning, if a stop mode indicating a winning is achieved, the CPU 31 updates the credit counter set in the RAM 33 or supplies a payout command signal to the hopper drive circuit 41 to pay out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 40. Do. At that time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40, and when the counted value reaches the designated number, a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU31. Accordingly, the CPU 31 stops driving the hopper 40 via the hopper drive circuit 41, and ends the “medal payout process”.

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

  As shown in FIG. 11, the sub control circuit 72 controls the display of the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the control signal from the main control circuit 71, the lamps (BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c, the WIN lamp 17, the light emitting device 25). ) And LEDs (payout display section 18, credit display section 19, bonus game information display section 20), and output control of sounds from speakers 21L and 21R.

  The sub control circuit 72 is formed on a circuit board different from the circuit board constituting the main control circuit 71, and includes a sound / lamp control circuit 73 and an image control circuit 80.

  The image control circuit 80 includes a serial port 81 for exchanging signals between the main control circuit 71 and the serial port 77, an image control CPU 82, an image control work RAM 83, an image control program ROM 84, a calendar IC 85, an image ROM 86 , A video RAM 87, an image control IC 88, a control RAM 89, and the like.

  The image control circuit 80 includes a clock pulse generation circuit, a frequency divider, a random number generator, and a sampling circuit, like the main control circuit 71, and is connected to the image control CPU 82 (not shown). These are configured to execute random number sampling.

  The random number sampling is performed by generating random number values belonging to a random number range “0-65535”, “0-255”, etc., and sampling one random value. The random number sampling can also be performed by the image control CPU 82.

  The image control CPU 82 is composed of a computer that controls the entire image control circuit 80. Based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71, the effect control data (image information) is stored in accordance with the control program stored in the image control program ROM 84. , Including light emission pattern information and sound information).

  In addition, the image control CPU 82 statistically calculates game data such as the number of games and the number of bonus prizes, and also performs processing of effect data in accordance with an operation instruction input through the operation keys 24. Further, the image control CPU 82 performs processing of effect data of settlement notification described later.

  Further, the image control circuit 80 includes a settlement number counter IC (not shown) for counting the number of settlements and a settlement warning period timer IC (not shown) for counting a settlement warning period to be described later. It is connected. Note that the image control CPU 82 may have these functions without providing the counter IC and the timer IC.

  The image control work RAM 83 is configured as a temporary storage unit when the image control program stored in the image control program ROM 84 is executed by the image control CPU 82.

  The image control work RAM 83 also stores game data statistically calculated by the image control CPU 82, the number of settlements, a settlement warning period, a settlement history (payment history information), and the like.

  The image control program ROM 84 stores an image control program relating to display on the liquid crystal display device 5 and various selection tables.

  Time information is stored in the calendar IC 85, and is also used as a timer for switching from the menu screen display to the demonstration image display.

  The calendar IC 85 and the image control work RAM 83 are backup objects for retaining data even when the power is turned off. That is, even when the power supplied to the image control CPU 82 is cut off, the power is continuously supplied, and the erasure of the stored information and the like is prevented.

  The image ROM 86 stores image data, dot data, and the like for forming an image. For example, sprite image data such as characters such as people and animals, symbols, characters, and figures, and background data are stored. The sprite image data is an image to be superimposed and displayed on a background image (background surface).

  The image ROM 86 also stores a demonstration image (standby display during non-game) displayed when the pachi-slot machine 1 is not used for a predetermined time, a video displayed at the time of notification of settlement, and the like.

  The video RAM 87 is configured as temporary storage means when an image is formed by the image control IC 88.

  The image control IC 88 forms an image in accordance with the effect content determined by the image control CPU 82 and outputs the image to the liquid crystal display device 5. The control RAM 89 is included in the image control IC 88. Various control parameters for forming an image are stored.

  In the image control circuit 80, the image control CPU 82 also controls the sound / lamp effect. The image control CPU 82 determines the type of sound / lamp and the output timing based on the determined effect data. Then, the image control CPU 82 transmits a command to the sound / lamp control circuit 73 via the serial port 81 at each predetermined timing. The sound / lamp control circuit 73 mainly outputs only the sound / lamp in response to the command transmitted from the image control circuit 80 (except for the volume adjustment control described later).

  The sound / lamp control circuit 73 includes a serial port 77 connected to the serial port 81 of the image control circuit 80, a sound / lamp control CPU 74, a program ROM 75, a work RAM 76, a sound source IC 78, a power amplifier 79, a sound source And a ROM 91.

  The sound / lamp control CPU 74 controls output of the sound / lamp in accordance with control signals transmitted from the main control circuit 71 and the image control CPU 82 via the serial ports 81 and 77. The payout display unit 18, the credit display unit 19, the bonus game information display unit 20, the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c, the WIN lamp 17, and the light emitting device 25 are connected to the sound / lamp control CPU 74. The sound / lamp control CPU 74 transmits an output signal to each of the actuators according to a command transmitted from the image control circuit 80 at a predetermined timing. As a result, each actuator emits light in a predetermined manner according to the command.

  The program ROM 75 stores a control program executed by the sound / lamp control CPU 74 and the like. The work RAM 76 is temporary storage means when the sound / lamp control CPU 74 executes the above-described control program.

  The sound source ROM 91 stores sound source data and the like for generating a sound source. The sound source IC 78 generates a sound source based on a command transmitted from the image control circuit 80 using a sound source or the like stored in a sound source ROM 91 and outputs the generated sound source to the power amplifier 79. The power amplifier 79 is an amplifier to which the speakers 21L and 21R are connected. The power amplifier 79 amplifies the sound source output from the sound source IC 78 and outputs the amplified sound source from the speakers 21L and 21R.

  The sound / lamp control CPU 74 is connected to a volume controller 92. The volume control unit 92 is operable by a store clerk or the like at a game arcade, and controls the volume output from the speakers 21L and 21R. The sound / lamp control CPU 74 performs control to adjust the sound output from the speakers 21L and 21R to the input volume based on the input signal transmitted from the volume control unit 92 (volume adjustment control).

  Next, FIGS. 12 and 13 show a main flowchart of the control processing by the main control circuit 71 of the pachislo machine 1 and will be described. This flowchart shows a processing procedure executed by the control program stored in the ROM 32, and is executed by the CPU 31.

  First, the CPU 31 performs an initialization process at the time of starting a game (step S1). Specifically, initialization of the contents stored in the RAM 33, initialization of communication data, and the like are performed.

  Next, one game end initialization processing, that is, information in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33 at the end of the game is erased (step S2). More specifically, data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used in the previous game is erased, parameters necessary for the next game are written in the writing area of the RAM 33, the start address of the sequence program of the next game is specified, and the like. I do.

  Next, a medal acceptance / start check process is performed (step S3). Specifically, information for determining whether or not replay has been achieved in the previous game based on the replay operation flag, input from the medal sensor 22S based on medal insertion into the medal slot 22, and the BET switch 11, In response to the inputs from 12 and 13, the inserted number counter set in the RAM 33 is updated. Here, the replay operation flag is information for identifying whether or not replay has been established, and the inserted number counter is information for specifying the inserted number in the next game.

  Further, an effective line is set according to the value of the insertion number counter. For example, if the insertion number counter is 3, a display combination described later is determined based on a combination of symbols displayed on all the activated lines. Further, on the condition that medals have been inserted (for example, the inserted number counter is equal to or more than “1” or the inserted number counter is the maximum value “3”), the operation based on the operation of the start lever 6 is performed. It is checked whether there is an input from the start switch 6S.

  Details of the medal acceptance / start check process will be described later.

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 extracts a random number for internal lottery (step S4). In the random number extraction processing, one random number is extracted from the random number in the range of “0 to 65535” generated by the random number generator 36 via the sampling circuit 37, and the extracted random number is stored in the RAM 33. Store in the storage area.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a game state monitoring process (step S5). In this game state monitoring process, information for identifying the game state in the current game is set in the RAM 33 based on the BB operation flag, the RB operation flag, or the information of the carryover combination.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process (step S6).

  In the internal lottery process, the number of lotteries and the type of the internal lottery table are determined based on the gaming state acquired in the gaming state monitoring process with reference to the internal lottery table determination table. For example, when the game state is the general game state, “6” is determined as the number of lotteries, and the internal lottery table for the general game state is determined as the internal lottery table.

  Next, with reference to the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, the current internal winning combination is determined based on the random number value (the random number value stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 33) obtained in the random number value extracting process. . Next, if the determined internal winning combination is a bonus, the bonus is set as a carryover combination in the carryover combination storage area of the RAM 33. Further, the logical sum of the current internal winning combination determined above and the carryover combination is determined as the winning combination.

  For example, if "Bell Small Role" is determined as the internal winning combination and "RB" is set as the carryover role, "Bell Small Role" and "RB" are determined as the winning combinations. In other words, the internal winning combination and the carryover combination are information relating to the determination of the display mode of the symbol when the reel is stopped, and are referred to as “winning combination” including these. The details of the internal lottery process will be described later.

  Next, a stop control table determination process is performed (step S7). In the stop control table determination process, based on the winning combination determined in the internal lottery process, a stop for controlling the stop position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R when each of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is operated. Determine the control table.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a "start command" to the sub control circuit 72 (step S8). The “start command” includes information on an internal winning combination, a game state, and the like. In this process, the "start command" is not actually transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, but is only set (written) as communication data in the RAM 33. Then, in an interrupt process described later, data set as communication data in the RAM 33 is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72.

  In the following description, the process of setting as communication data in the RAM 33 will be described as “transmitting a command or the like to the sub-control circuit 72” unless otherwise specified.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, "4.1" seconds) has elapsed since the previous game started (step S9). If the determination result is "YES", the game monitoring timer is started. The process proceeds to the setting process (step S11). If “NO”, the process proceeds to the waiting time exhaustion process (step S10).

  In the waiting time consumption processing (step S10), the game start waiting time is consumed (waited) without performing the subsequent processing until a predetermined time has elapsed since the previous game started. Specifically, a process of invalidating an input based on an operation of starting a game by a player is performed until “4.1” seconds have elapsed since the previous game started.

  Next, in the game monitoring timer setting process (step S11), the game monitoring timer is set. Specifically, a one-game monitoring timer and an automatic stop timer are set. The one-game monitoring timer is a timer for measuring the time from the start of the game in order to secure the time between the games, and the automatic stop timer is a timer for the player's stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. This is a timer for automatically stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R without depending on the stop operation.

  Next, the CPU 31 requests the motor drive circuit 39 to start rotating all the reels (reels 3L, 3C, 3R) (step S12). ) Is performed.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a “reel stop permission command” to the sub control circuit 72 (step S13). The “reel stop permission command” includes information indicating that reel stop has been permitted.

  Next, a reel stop control process is performed (step S14). Specifically, when one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is operated, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the operated stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are stopped based on the stop control table. Let it. At this time, a “reel stop command” is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72. The “reel stop command” includes information on a stopped reel, a stopped position, and the like.

  Next, a display combination specifying process is performed (step S15). When all the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are operated and all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, the display combination and the payout number are determined based on the symbol combination table. In this process, the display combination (winning winning combination) is identified based on the pattern stop mode of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, and the display combination flag is set. Specifically, the display combination and the payout number are identified based on the code numbers of the symbols arranged along the activated line, the symbol combination table, and the number of inserted coins.

  Next, an error check process is performed (step S16). In the error check process, a check is made as to whether the specified display combination is correct based on the specified display combination and the internal winning combination.

  Next, a display combination command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 (step S17). The “display combination command” includes information on a display combination flag for specifying the display combination, information on the number of payouts, and the like.

  Next, a medal payout process is performed (step S18). In the medal payout process, the credit counter set in the RAM 33 is updated based on the payout amount information. The value of the credit counter of the credit display unit 19 is displayed based on the update of the credit counter. If the display combination is replay, the CPU 31 turns on the replay operation flag. The CPU 31 updates the number of obtained medals.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a payout end command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S19). The “payout end command” includes information indicating that the payout of medals has been completed, and the like.

  Next, the CPU 31 refers to a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33 to check the BB operation flag and the RB operation flag (step S20). If the BB operation flag or the RB operation flag is on, the bonus is executed. An end check process is performed (step S21). The bonus end check processing will be described later.

  If the BB operation flag and the RB operation flag are both off (determined in step S20), or if the bonus end check process (step S21) ends, a bonus operation check process is performed (step S22). The bonus operation check processing will also be described later.

  When the bonus operation check process (step S22) is completed, the process returns to the one game end initialization process (step S2 in FIG. 12).

  Next, FIG. 14 shows a flowchart of the medal acceptance / start check process, which will be described. FIG. 14 shows details of the medal acceptance / start check process (step S3 in FIG. 12) of the main control circuit 71.

  First, in the medal acceptance / start check processing, a demonstration flag display timer is set (step S31). Specifically, for example, “40000” is set in the demonstration flag display timer. This value is subtracted in a timer management process in a periodic interrupt process described later, and when this value becomes “0”, control is performed so that a demonstration image is displayed.

  Next, it is determined whether or not there is an automatic input request (step S32). If there is an automatic input request, the process proceeds to step S36. If there is no automatic input request, the process proceeds to step S33. This automatic insertion request is made when “replay” is established as a display combination. That is, in step S32, it is determined whether or not the display combination of the previous game was “replay”.

  In step S33, a setting permission flag, a settlement permission flag, and the like are set in predetermined areas of the RAM 33. That is, when the display combination of the previous game is not “replay”, the insertion permission flag for controlling the state of permitting the insertion of medals and the settlement permission flag for controlling the state of permitting the settlement of medals are set. . A state in which the insertion permission flag is on is referred to as a medal acceptance permission state, and a state in which the payment permission flag is on is referred to as a payment permission state.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the demonstration flag display timer is "0" (step S34).

  If the value of the demonstration flag display timer is "0", a demonstration display command is set (step S35). As a result, the demonstration display command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in an interruption process described later, and the demonstration image is displayed.

  If the value of the demonstration flag display timer is not "0", the process proceeds to step S36.

  Next, in step S36, it is determined whether or not both the values of the credit counter and the inserted number counter are "0". If both the values of the credit counter and the inserted number counter are "0", the process proceeds to step S38. If either of the values of the credit counter and the inserted number counter is not "0", the process proceeds to step S37. Then, after performing the settlement switch check processing, the process proceeds to step S38.

  In the settlement switch check processing in step S37, it is determined whether or not to perform the settlement of medals, and when the settlement is performed, the settlement processing is executed. The settlement switch check processing will be described later.

  In step S38, it is determined whether or not the insertion permission flag is on. If the insertion permission flag is not turned on, that is, if it is not in the medal acceptance permission state, the process proceeds to a medal insertion number check process (step S40). If the insertion permission flag is ON, that is, if the medal acceptance is in a permitted state, a medal insertion check process (step S39) is performed, and the process proceeds to a medal insertion number check process (step S40).

  In the medal insertion check processing in step S39, it is checked whether medals have been inserted or medals have been inserted with the BET switches 11 to 13, and the valid lines 8a to 8e are set according to the number of medals inserted. Processing such as adding to credit is performed. At this time, an instruction to turn on the BET lamps 9a to 9c, an instruction to output a medal insertion sound, and the like are transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 according to the number of inserted medals.

  Next, in the medal insertion number check processing (step S40), it is checked whether the value of the insertion number counter is within a specified range (for example, within 3).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the inserted number is a playable number (step S41). If the inserted number is not a playable number, the process returns to step S34, and the processes of steps S34 to S41 are repeated. If the inserted number is the playable number, the process proceeds to step S42.

  In step S42, it is determined whether or not the start switch 6S is on. If the start switch 6S is not on, the process returns to step S34 to repeat the above processing. If the start switch 6S is on, the closing permission flag, the settlement permission flag, and the like are turned off (step S43). The demo flag display timer set in step S31 is also cleared. The demonstration flag display timer may be cleared based on the insertion of a medal in step S39.

  After the processing in step S43, the medal acceptance / start check processing ends.

  Next, FIG. 15 shows a flowchart of the settlement switch check processing, which will be described. FIG. 15 shows details of the settlement switch check process (step S37 in FIG. 14) of the medal acceptance / start check process of the main control circuit 71.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether the settlement permission flag is on (step S51). If the checkout permission flag is not on, that is, if the checkout permission state is not set, the checkout switch check process ends.

  On the other hand, if the settlement permit flag is on, that is, if the settlement is in the permitting state, then, it is determined whether the settlement switch is on, that is, the settlement button 14 is pressed, and the settlement switch 14S is turned on. It is determined whether or not it has been performed (step S52). If the settlement switch 14S is not turned on, the settlement switch check processing ends.

  On the other hand, if the settlement switch 14S is on, the closing permission flag is turned off (step S53), and a settlement command is set (step S54). In step S54, the demo display command may be set together with the settlement command. That is, control may be performed so that a demonstration image is displayed based on the pressing operation of the settlement button 14.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is "0" (step S55). If the value of the insertion number counter is "0", the process proceeds to step S57. If the value of the inserted number counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S57 after performing the medal payout process (step S56). In this medal payout process, medals are paid out for the value of the inserted number counter.

  In the step S57, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is “0”. If the value of the credit counter is "0", the flow shifts to step S59. If the value of the credit counter is not "0", a medal payout process (step S58) is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S59. In this medal payout process, payout of medals corresponding to the value of the credit counter is performed.

  In steps S56 and S58, when the payout of the medals corresponding to the value of the insertion number counter and the value of the credit counter is completed, the insertion permission flag is turned on (step S59), and the settlement switch check processing is ended.

  Next, FIG. 16 shows a flowchart of the internal lottery process, which will be described. FIG. 16 shows details of the internal lottery process (step S6 in FIG. 12) of the main control circuit 71.

  First, the CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 4), determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the game state (step S71), and determines the determined number of lotteries in the register of the CPU 31. Set the number counter.

  Next, when there is a carryover combination, it is determined whether or not the carryover combination storage area whose flag is “1 (ON)” is “0” (step S72). As a result of this determination, if the carryover combination storage area is not "0", that is, if there is a carryover combination, the number of lotteries is changed to "4" (step S73). Here, in the RB gaming state, the carryover combination does not occur, and therefore, in the RB gaming state in which the number of lotteries is less than four, the number of lotteries is not changed to “4”.

  Next, the same number as the number of lotteries is set as a winning number (step S74). For example, when the number of lotteries is “6” in the general gaming state, “6” is set as the winning number.

  Next, with reference to the internal lottery table, a lottery value is acquired based on the winning number and the number of inserted coins (step S75). For example, when the winning number is “6” in the general gaming state, the lottery value “12” is set if the number of inserted pieces is one, the lottery value “72” is set if the number of inserted pieces is two, and the lottery value “72” if the number of inserted pieces is three. 288 ".

  Next, the CPU 31 subtracts the obtained lottery value from the held random number value (step S76). The subtracted value is held again as a random value, and after the second time, each lottery value is subtracted from this value.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a digit has been shifted by this subtraction, that is, whether or not the result of the subtraction has become a negative value (step S77).

  If no digit is found by the subtraction, the winning number is decremented by "1" (step S78), the number of lotteries is decremented by "1" (step S79), and it is determined whether or not the number of lotteries is "0". A determination is made (step S80).

  If the number of lotteries is not "0", the process returns to step S75 and the processes of steps S75 to S80 are repeated.

  If it is determined in step S80 that the number of lotteries is "0" or if it is determined in step S77 that a digit has been performed, the internal winning combination determination table is referred to, based on the winning number and the gaming state. An internal winning combination is determined (step S81). If the number of lotteries is determined to be “0” in step S80, the winning number is “0”.

  Next, it is determined whether or not "BB" or "RB" is included in the internal winning combination (step S82). Only when the internal winning combination includes "BB" or "RB", the internal winning combination is determined based on the internal winning combination. Then, a carryover combination is set (step S83).

  That is, it is stored as a carryover combination only when the current internal winning combination is a bonus, and nothing is performed when another small combination or the like is an internal winning combination. If the carryover combination is already stored in the carryover combination storage area, the carryover combination is retained as it is.

  After the processing in step S83, the internal lottery processing ends.

  Next, a flowchart of the reel stop control process is shown in FIG. 17 and will be described. FIG. 17 shows details of the reel stop control process (step S14 in FIG. 13) of the main control circuit 71.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether any of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R has been effectively operated (step S91). Specifically, it is determined whether or not a stop signal has been output from the reel stop signal circuit 46 based on the operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. When the determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S92, and when the determination is “NO”, the process returns to step S91.

  Next, the number of sliding frames is determined based on the internal winning combination (step S92). Subsequently, a scheduled stop position is determined based on the determined number of sliding symbols and the current symbol position (step S93).

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S94). This reel stop command includes a reel stop identifier and a reel rotation identifier. The reel stop identifier is information on a reel that stops rotating by any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. The reel rotation identifier is information indicating the state of the reel ("rotating" or "stopping"), and is set as "1" during rotation and "0" during stopping.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a rotating reel (whether or not all reels have stopped) (step S95). When the determination is “YES”, the process returns to the step S91, and when the determination is “NO”, the reel stop control process ends.

  Next, FIG. 18 shows a flowchart of the bonus end check processing, which will be described. FIG. 18 shows details of the bonus end check processing (step S21 in FIG. 13) of the main control circuit 71.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a winning has been achieved (step S101). If the winning has not been established, the process proceeds to step S107.

  When the winning is established, it is determined whether or not the bonus end number counter is "0" (step S102). If the bonus end number counter is not "0", the process proceeds to step S105.

  If the bonus end number counter is "0", RB end time processing is performed (step S103). More specifically, the RB operation flag is turned off, and the values of the number-of-games counter and the number-of-wins counter are cleared.

  Subsequently, BB end processing is performed (step S104). Specifically, the BB operation flag is turned off.

  When the processing at the time of BB end is completed, the bonus end check processing is ended.

  If the value of the bonus end number counter is not "0" in step S102, "1" is subtracted from the value of the possible winning number counter (step S105).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the possible winning counter is "0" (step S106). If the value of the possible winning counter is "0", the process proceeds to step S109.

  If the value of the possible winning counter is not "0" in this determination, "1" is subtracted from the value of the possible playing counter (step S107).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the playable number counter is "0" (step S108). If the value of the playable number counter is not "0", the bonus end check processing is ended.

  In this determination, if the value of the number-of-playable-times counter is "0" or if the value of the number-of-winsable-number counter is "0" in the determination of step S106, the RB end-time process is performed (step S109), the bonus end check processing ends.

  Next, FIG. 19 shows a flowchart of the bonus operation check processing, which will be described. FIG. 19 shows details of the bonus operation check processing (step S22 in FIG. 13) of the main control circuit 71.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether the display combination actually displayed on the activated line is “BB” (step S111). When the display combination is "BB", the BB operation process is performed based on the bonus operation table (step S112). Specifically, the BB operation flag is turned on, and “465”, which is the payable number at the time of BB operation, is set in the bonus end number counter.

  On the other hand, if the display combination is not “BB”, the CPU 31 determines whether the display combination is “RB” (step S113). If this determination is “NO”, that is, if the display combination is neither “BB” nor “RB”, the bonus operation check processing ends.

  If the display combination is “RB”, the CPU 31 performs an RB operation process based on the bonus operation table (step S114). Specifically, the RB operation flag is turned on, and “12” is set in the possible game number counter and “8” is set in the possible winning number counter.

  When the BB operation process (step S112) or the RB operation process (step S114) ends, the CPU 31 clears the carryover combination storage area (step S115) and ends the bonus operation check process.

  Next, FIG. 20 shows a flowchart of the periodic interrupt processing, which will be described. This periodic interrupt processing is periodically performed by the main control circuit 71 every 1.1173 ms.

  First, the CPU 31 performs an input port check process (step S202). In this input port check processing, input operations such as detection of medal insertion by the inserted medal sensor 22S when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 22 and detection of a start operation by the start switch 6S by pressing the start lever 6 are confirmed. .

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a communication data transmission process (step S203). By this communication data transmission processing, the above-described command and the like set as communication data in the RAM 33 are transmitted to the sub control circuit 72.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel control process (step S204). Specifically, information indicating a reel to be controlled (one of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R) is identified as a reel identifier (for example, left “0”, middle “1”, right “2”). The control state is instructed to the motor drive circuit 39 to perform acceleration control, constant speed control, or deceleration control of the rotation of the reel.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a 7SEG driving process for driving the LEDs (step S205). In the 7SEG driving process, the CPU 31 displays, for example, the number of paid out medals at the time of winning, the number of stored (credited) medals, the number of games in the RB gaming state, and the like, in the payout display unit 18, the credit display unit 19, and the like. A command to be displayed on the bonus game information display section 20 is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72. When these display units are connected to the main control circuit 71, the lighting control is directly performed in the 7SEG driving process.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a lamp driving process for driving lamps (step S206). In this lamp driving process, the CPU 31 may, for example, issue a command to turn on the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c in accordance with the number of medals bet, a command to turn on the WIN lamp 17 provided on the front surface of the cabinet 2, and a light emission. A command for turning on the device 25 is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72. When these lamps are connected to the main control circuit 71, lighting control is directly performed in this lamp driving process.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a timer management process (step S207). In this timer management process, a subtraction process of the demo flag display timer and the like are performed. If the player does not play the game by the subtraction process of the demo flag display timer, the demo flag display timer counts down and becomes "0" after about 40 seconds, a demo display command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72, and the demo image is displayed. Is done.

  Next, processing performed in the sub control circuit 72 will be described. In the sub control circuit 72, processing is performed by the image control CPU 82 according to the control program stored in the image control program ROM 84. When the power is turned on, the image control CPU 82 generates a reset interrupt, and sequentially performs the reset interrupt processing stored in the image control program ROM 84 based on the generation of the interrupt.

  FIG. 21 shows and describes a flowchart of the reset interrupt processing performed in the sub control circuit 72.

  As shown in FIG. 21, in the reset interrupt process performed in the sub control circuit 72, first, the image control work RAM 83, the control RAM 89, the video RAM 87, etc. are initialized (step S301).

  Next, the image control CPU 82 performs an input monitoring process (step S302). In the input monitoring process, a process of monitoring whether a signal has been input to the image control circuit 80 or the like is performed. For example, if there is an input from the operation keys 24 other than during a game (other than the rotation of the reel 3), the image control CPU 82 determines effect data (a menu screen or the like) corresponding to the input of the operation keys 24. The effect data determined here includes data for displaying the history of the pachislot machine 1 and the like.

  Further, for example, when a settlement clerk at a game hall sets a settlement warning period described later, the settlement warning period is set. Note that a predetermined period (for example, 5 minutes) is set in advance as the settlement warning period, and the settlement warning period may be updated by newly setting the settlement warning period.

  Next, the image control CPU 82 performs a command receiving process (step S303). In the command receiving process, each command is received, and according to the received command, the liquid crystal display device 5, the LED (payout display unit 18, the credit display unit 19, the bonus game information display unit 20), and the lamps (BET lamps 9a to 9b). 9c, the WIN lamp 17, the light-emitting device 25), the contents of the effect to be executed by the speakers 21L and 21R (ie, effect data).

  Next, the image control CPU 82 performs a command output process (step S304). In this command output processing, an image control IC 88 for driving and controlling the liquid crystal display device 5, LEDs (payout display unit 18, credit display unit 19, bonus game information display unit 20), lamps (BET lamps 9a to 9c, WIN lamp 17). , The light emitting device 25), and outputs a command corresponding to the determined effect data to the sound / lamp control circuit 73 that drives and controls the speakers 21L and 21R. Thereby, the liquid crystal display device 5 displays an image corresponding to the determined effect data. The LEDs (payout display unit 18, credit display unit 19, bonus game information display unit 20) and lamps (BET lamps 9a to 9c, WIN lamp 17, light emitting device 25) emit light patterns corresponding to the determined effect data. Is output. Further, the speakers 21L and 21R output music or sound according to the determined effect data. When the command output processing (step S304) ends, the image control CPU 82 repeats the processing from the input monitoring processing (steps S302 to S304).

  Next, a flowchart of the display combination command reception processing is shown in FIG. 22 and will be described. When the display combination command is received, the display combination command reception processing is called by the above-described command reception processing (step S303 in FIG. 21), and the processing is performed.

  In the display combination command receiving process, first, it is determined whether or not the received command is a display combination command (step S311). If the received command is not a display combination command, the display combination command reception processing ends.

  If the received command is the display combination command, information such as the display combination and the number of payouts is acquired from the received display combination command, and the data is written and stored in the game information storage area of the image control work RAM 83 (step S312).

  Next, the corresponding effect data is set (step S313), the reception processing of the display combination command is completed (step S314), and the display combination command reception processing ends.

  Next, FIG. 23 shows and describes a flowchart of the settlement command receiving process. When the settlement command is received, the settlement command reception process is called by the above-described command reception process (step S303 in FIG. 21), and the process is performed.

  In the settlement command receiving process, first, the settlement history is stored (step S321). The settlement history includes, for example, information on the date and time when the settlement was performed, information on the number of inserted medals and the number of credits, information on whether or not the settlement was made within the settlement warning period, information on a notification mode at the time of settlement, and the like.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a settlement warning period is in progress (step S322). In the settlement warning period, it is determined whether or not the settlement button 14 has been operated a plurality of times in a short period (within the set settlement warning period), and a notification is issued to warn of a possibility that an improper act due to the settlement was performed. This is a period until a predetermined time (for example, 5 minutes) elapses from the start of settlement.

  If it is determined in step S322 that the settlement warning period is in progress, the process proceeds to step S325. On the other hand, if it is not during the settlement warning period, the settlement number counter is cleared (step S323), the set settlement warning period timer is set (step S324), and the process proceeds to step S325. A predetermined value (for example, a timer value indicating 5 minutes) is set in the settlement warning period timer, and when the settlement warning period timer is set, the countdown starts.

  In step S325, the value of the settlement counter is incremented by "1". The settlement number counter is a counter that counts the number of settlements (the number of times the settlement button 14 is operated) during the settlement warning period.

  Next, a settlement notification according to the value of the settlement counter is executed (step S326). The settlement notification is performed by displaying an image indicating that settlement is in progress on the liquid crystal display device 5 as the settlement notification means, and / or a settlement sound indicating that settlement is in progress from the speakers 21L and 21R as the settlement notification means in accordance with the value of the settlement number counter. And / or by turning on the light emitting device 25 as the settlement notifying means. The settlement notification will be described later.

  Next, the settlement command is processed (step S327), and the settlement command reception process ends.

  Next, the settlement notification will be described. FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a mode of the settlement notification. The settlement notification is executed while the settlement process is being executed. The settlement notification when the value of the settlement number counter is “1” is a settlement notification mode in a normal settlement process, and is an effect that does not cause discomfort to the player. Specifically, when the value of the number-of-payments counter is “1”, as shown in FIG. 24A, the liquid crystal display device 5 displays a display image indicating that the settlement is in progress to a size (small size) that does not give the player any discomfort. ), And the speakers 21L and 21R output a settlement sound indicating that settlement is in progress at a volume (small volume) that does not cause discomfort to the player, and the light-emitting device 25 causes the luminance (low) that does not cause discomfort to the player. (Brightness).

  The settlement notification when the value of the settlement number counter is “2” executes an effect that is more emphasized than when the value of the settlement number counter is “1”. Specifically, when the value of the number-of-payments counter is "2", as shown in FIG. 24B, the liquid crystal display device 5 displays a display image indicating that the settlement is being performed in a larger size (medium size) than usual. Then, the speakers 21L and 21R output a settlement sound indicating that settlement is in progress at a volume (middle volume) higher than normal, and the light-emitting device 25 is turned on at a brightness higher than normal (medium brightness), and a second payment notification is performed.

  The settlement notification when the value of the settlement number counter is "3" executes an effect that is more emphasized than when the value of the settlement number counter is "2". More specifically, when the value of the number-of-payments counter is "3", as shown in FIG. 24C, the liquid crystal display device 5 displays a display image indicating that the settlement is being performed in a size larger than the medium size (large size). Then, the loudspeakers 21L and 21R output a settlement sound indicating that settlement is in progress at a volume higher than the medium volume (loud volume), and the light emitting device 25 is turned on at a luminance higher than the medium luminance (high luminance) to perform a third payment notification. .

  Here, the case where the value of the settlement number counter is “1” means that the settlement button 14 is pressed outside the settlement warning period, and a settlement command based on this settlement instruction (hereinafter referred to as “first settlement instruction”) is transmitted. This is a case where the data is transmitted in the data transmission process (step S203 in FIG. 20).

  When the value of the number-of-payments counter is “2”, the settlement button 14 is pressed during the settlement warning period set based on the first settlement instruction, and the settlement instruction (hereinafter, “second settlement instruction”) is issued. This is the case where the settlement command based on the above-mentioned method is transmitted in the communication data transmission process (step S203 in FIG. 20).

  The case where the value of the number-of-payments counter is "3" means that the settlement button 14 is pressed during the settlement warning period set based on the second settlement instruction, and this settlement instruction (hereinafter, referred to as "third settlement instruction"). This is a case where a settlement command based on is transmitted in the communication data transmission process (step S203 in FIG. 20).

  When the value of the number-of-payments counter is “2”, the first payment button 14 is pressed during the payment warning period set based on the first payment instruction, and the payment command based on this payment instruction is This may be the case when the data is transmitted in the communication data transmission process (step S203 in FIG. 20). When the value of the number-of-payments counter is "3", the second payment button 14 is pressed within the payment warning period set based on the first payment instruction, and the payment command based on this payment instruction is: This may be the case when the data is transmitted in the communication data transmission process (step S203 in FIG. 20).

  Further, the notification mode of the settlement notification based on the value of the settlement number counter is not limited to the above-described embodiment. For example, when the value of the settlement number counter is “1”, when the value of the settlement number counter is “2”, and when the value of the settlement number counter is “3”, a display image indicating that settlement is in progress is displayed. The content itself may be different. Specifically, when the value of the settlement number counter is “1”, a display image indicating that white settlement is being performed is displayed, and when the value of the settlement number counter is “2”, yellow settlement is being performed. When the value of the number-of-payments counter is "3", a red display image indicating that the settlement is in progress may be displayed.

  Also, for example, a settlement sound indicating that settlement is in progress when the value of the settlement number counter is “1”, when the value of the settlement number counter is “2”, and when the value of the settlement number counter is “3”. The output content itself may be different. Specifically, when the value of the settlement number counter is "1", a sound that "the settlement has been made" is output, and when the value of the settlement number counter is "2", "two continuous" is output. If the value of the balance counter is "3", output the voice "The balance has been settled three consecutive times, please call a clerk." It may be.

  Further, for example, the lighting mode of the light emitting device 25 depends on whether the value of the settlement counter is “1”, the value of the settlement counter is “2”, and the value of the settlement counter is “3”. It may be made different. Specifically, when the value of the settlement number counter is “1”, the light emitting device 25 blinks at a low speed, and when the value of the settlement number counter is “2”, the light emitting device 25 blinks at a medium speed. When the value of the settlement counter is "3", the light emitting device 25 may be blinked at a high speed.

  Furthermore, for example, regardless of the value of the settlement frequency counter, during the settlement warning period, the date and time when the settlement was performed, the number of inserted medals and credits refunded, and the number of the settlement instruction during the settlement period The settlement-related information including the information such as “?” May be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. Also, for example, during the settlement warning period, it may be notified that the settlement warning period is in progress.

  As the settlement notification in the present embodiment, a notification mode in which some or all of the above modes are combined can be applied.

  Next, FIG. 25 shows a flowchart of the demo display command receiving process, and will be described. The demo display command receiving process is called and executed by the above-described command receiving process (step S303 in FIG. 21) when the demo display command is received.

  In the demonstration display command receiving process, first, it is determined whether or not the settlement notification period is in progress (step S341). The settlement notification period is a period during which settlement notification is performed. For example, when a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) is required from the start to the end of one settlement notification, the predetermined time is the settlement notification period. If it is during the settlement notification period, the process waits until the settlement notification period elapses (step S342), and then proceeds to step S343. On the other hand, if it is not during the settlement notification period, the process proceeds to step S343. The settlement notification period may be the same period as the settlement warning period. That is, during the settlement warning period, the demonstration image may not be displayed until the settlement warning period ends. As a result, it is possible to recognize that the settlement warning period is in progress.

  In step S343, a demonstration display process of drawing a demonstration image on the image control IC 88 and displaying the demonstration image on the liquid crystal display device 5 is performed.

  More specifically, the image control CPU 82 draws a demonstration image from an image stored in the image ROM 86, or directly displays a demonstration image, using a predetermined storage area (hereinafter, storage area A) of the image control IC 88 as an image drawing area. To draw. Next, the image control CPU 82 switches the storage area A, which was the image drawing area of the image control IC 88, to the image display area. In addition, another storage area (hereinafter, storage area B) is set as the next image drawing area.

  Next, the image control IC 88 displays on the liquid crystal display device 5 the demonstration image drawn in the storage area A designated as the image display area. During this time, the image control CPU 82 draws the next demonstration image from the image stored in the image ROM 86 in the storage area B of the image control IC 88. Next, the image control CPU 82 switches the storage area B, which was the image drawing area of the image control IC 88, to the next image display area, and sets the storage area A, which was the image display area, as the next image drawing area.

  Next, the image control IC 88 displays the demonstration image drawn in the storage area B on the liquid crystal display device 5. During this time, the image control CPU 82 draws the next demonstration image in the storage area B of the image control IC 88. Hereinafter, similarly, by performing the image processing by switching the image drawing area and the image display area of the image control IC 88, the demonstration image can be continuously displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5, and the demonstration image can be displayed. it can.

  In the image drawing processing for the image control IC 88, the video RAM 87 is also used if necessary. For example, there is a usage method in which the demonstration image drawn in the storage area A is written to the video RAM 87 and written to the storage area A again, or written to the storage area B.

  After the demonstration display processing in step S343, the reception processing of the demonstration display command is completed (step S324), and the demonstration display command reception processing ends.

  In the demo display command receiving process, the process of step S343 may be performed without performing the process of step S342. In this case, the above-described settlement notification may be performed together with the display of the demonstration image. For example, a display image indicating that settlement is being performed according to the value of the settlement counter and the above-described settlement-related information may be displayed by being superimposed on the display of the demonstration image. Thereby, even when the game is not played, it is possible to recognize how often the settlement instruction has been issued.

  Next, the setting of the settlement warning period will be described. FIG. 26 is a screen diagram showing a screen for setting a settlement warning period.

  When a store clerk turns the door key 26 to unlock the front door (front door) and turns on a setting key (not shown) to turn on a setting key switch (not shown), a liquid crystal display is used. A hole menu screen is displayed on the display device 5 (an example of a history display unit). The hole menu includes a “Settlement warning period setting” item 5-1, a “Time setting” item, a “Guide option” item, a “Total medal information” item, a “Setting change / confirmation history” item, and an “Error information history” item. , A “monitoring history” item, a “warning display setting” item, an “automatic volume adjustment function” item, and a “payment history” item 5-10.

  When the store clerk operates the operation key 24 and selects the “Settlement warning period setting” item 5-1 on the screen, as shown in FIG. 26, a state in which the settlement warning period can be set is established. In the present embodiment, a time from 0 minute to 10 minutes can be set as the settlement warning period.

  Next, the settlement history will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a screen diagram showing a screen of the settlement history. With the hole menu screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 5, by operating the operation key 24 and selecting the "payment history" item 5-10 on the screen, the payment history can be viewed as shown in FIG. State. The settlement history includes, for example, information on the date and time when the settlement was performed, the number of inserted medals and credits refunded, information on whether or not the settlement was made within the settlement warning period, information on a notification mode at the time of settlement, and the like. .

  More specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 27, the top column shows three inserted medals and fifteen credits according to a first settlement instruction (indicated by “●” in FIG. 27) outside the settlement warning period. The next column indicates that the payout of 0 coins and 50 credits has been settled by the first settlement instruction (indicated by “●” in FIG. 27) outside the settlement warning period. Column indicates that 0 coins and 50 credits have been settled by the second settlement instruction (indicated by “●●” in FIG. 27) within the settlement warning period set based on the first settlement instruction. In the lowermost column, 0 coins to be inserted and 50 credits are set according to a third settlement instruction (indicated by “●●●” in FIG. 27) within the settlement warning period set based on the second settlement instruction. Indicates that payment has been made. Although not shown in FIG. 27, the liquid crystal display device 5 may display, as the settlement history, information indicating whether the notification mode is any of the first to third settlement notifications.

  The display of the settlement warning period is based on the first settlement instruction outside the settlement warning period, the second settlement instruction within the settlement warning period set based on the first settlement instruction, and the second settlement instruction as described above. The third payment instruction in the payment warning period set in advance is not limited to the third payment instruction. For example, the display of the settlement warning period may be a settlement instruction within the settlement warning period or outside the settlement warning period. In addition, the display of the settlement warning period is set based on the first settlement instruction outside the settlement warning period, the first settlement instruction within the settlement warning period set based on the first settlement instruction, and the first settlement instruction. It may be any one of the second payment instructions in the payment warning period.

  Further, when the settlement is performed by the settlement instruction during the settlement warning period, the column may be turned on or blinked.

  The settlement history shown in FIG. 27 may be displayed in the settlement notification. Specifically, in the third settlement notification, the settlement history shown in FIG. 27 may be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 together with or instead of a display image indicating that settlement is being performed. The same applies to the above-described second settlement notification. As a result, if there is a high possibility that a fraudulent act of trying to obtain a game medium has been fraudulently performed, by displaying the settlement history, it is possible to determine whether the fraudulent act was performed without performing a complicated operation. Can be determined accurately and quickly.

  Next, main functions and effects of the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. In the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the mode of notification by the payment notification means is different between the case where the payment button 14 is pressed during the payment warning period and the case where the payment button 14 is pressed outside the payment warning period. Thus, an effect is issued to warn that the payment button 14 has been operated during the payment warning period.

  Thereby, the clerk at the game hall can recognize that the payment button was pressed during the payment warning period, that is, that the payment button was operated a plurality of times in a short time. Therefore, it is possible to detect at an early stage a possibility that a fraudulent act of illegally obtaining a game medium has been performed. In addition, the player can be made aware that the payment button has been pressed during the payment warning period. Therefore, it is possible to hesitate to press the payment button during the payment warning period. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a fraudulent act of illegally obtaining a game medium.

  Further, when the payment button 14 is pressed outside the payment warning period, when the payment button 14 is pressed within the payment warning period set based on the first payment instruction, and when the payment button 14 is set based on the second payment instruction. The degree of warning can be changed by making the notification mode by the payment notification means different from the case where the payment button 14 is pressed within the set payment warning period. Specifically, it is possible to execute an effect indicating that the settlement is being performed to the extent that the player who pressed the settlement button 14 outside the settlement warning period does not cause discomfort. On the other hand, when the payment button 14 is pressed within the payment warning period set based on the first payment instruction, a more emphasized effect can be executed than when the payment button 14 is pressed outside the payment warning period. Further, when the payment button 14 is pressed within the payment warning period set based on the second payment instruction, the payment button 14 is pressed within the payment warning period set based on the first payment instruction. It is possible to perform an even more emphasized effect.

  In addition, when the settlement button 14 is pressed outside the settlement warning period, when the first settlement button 14 is pressed within the settlement warning period set based on the first settlement instruction, and when the first settlement instruction is issued. The degree of warning can also be changed by making the notification mode by the payment notification means different from the case where the second payment button 14 is pressed within the payment warning period set based on this. Specifically, it is possible to execute an effect indicating that the settlement is being performed to the extent that the player who pressed the settlement button 14 outside the settlement warning period does not cause discomfort. On the other hand, when the first payment button 14 is pressed within the payment warning period set based on the first payment instruction, a more emphasized effect can be performed than when the payment button 14 is pressed outside the payment warning period. . Further, when the second settlement button 14 is pressed within the settlement warning period set based on the first settlement instruction, the first settlement button is set within the settlement warning period set based on the first settlement instruction. A more emphasized effect can be executed than when 14 is pressed.

  Thereby, the notification mode at the time of settlement can be changed in more detail. Therefore, the clerk at the game arcade can more accurately detect the possibility that an illegal act of illegally obtaining the game medium has been performed. Further, it is possible for the player to emphasize and recognize that the settlement button is pressed during the settlement warning period. Therefore, it is possible to strongly hesitate to press the payment button again during the payment warning period. Therefore, it is possible to further prevent an illegal act of illegally obtaining a game medium.

  Further, the liquid crystal display device 5 includes, as the settlement history, for example, information on the date and time when the settlement was performed, information on the number of inserted medals and the number of credits, information on whether or not the settlement was made within the settlement warning period, and a notification mode at the time of settlement. Can be displayed. This allows the clerk at the amusement arcade to check the settlement history information to determine whether or not an improper act has been performed, if it detects the possibility of an improper attempt to obtain the game media illegally. It can be determined accurately. Therefore, it is possible to further prevent an illegal act of illegally obtaining a game medium.

  In addition, by using the sound output device and / or the liquid crystal display device 5 and / or the light emitting device 25 as the settlement notifying means, it is possible to visually or audibly determine the possibility that a fraudulent act of trying to obtain a game medium has been performed. It can be intuitively recognized.

  Although the embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the object of the present invention.

  In the above embodiment, the BB gaming state has been described as an example of the gaming state advantageous to the player, but the gaming state is not limited to this. For example, as an advantageous gaming state for the player, an AT gaming state in which a stop operation procedure advantageous for the player is notified, or an RT gaming state in which the probability of "replay (re-game)" being determined as an internal winning combination is high. (High-probability re-game state) or an ART game state that is a combination thereof may be adopted.

  Specifically, a predetermined small win (for example, “bell”) and a predetermined internal win in which a plurality of specific small wins having at least a part of a combination of symbols different from the predetermined small win are overlapped and won. When a plurality of roles are defined and a predetermined internal winning combination is determined, if a stop operation procedure (for example, the order of the stop operation) is a predetermined procedure, a predetermined small role is won. If a predetermined number (for example, 15) medals are paid out and the procedure is different from the predetermined procedure, one or a plurality of specific small roles are won and the specific number (less than the predetermined number) is reduced. For example, control is performed so that one medal is paid out. In the AT gaming state (or the ART gaming state), when a predetermined internal winning combination is determined, a predetermined predetermined medal is determined. The procedure may be notified.

  The AT gaming state is set when a predetermined start condition (for example, a predetermined lottery is won when “watermelon”, “RB”, and “BB” are determined as internal winning combinations) is satisfied. The main control circuit 71 and the main control circuit 71 continue until a predetermined end condition (for example, a predetermined number of games has been played, or the difference number (net increase number) in the AT game state has reached a predetermined cumulative number) is satisfied. The game state may be maintained by the sub control circuit 72.

  In addition, the RT game state is a specific start condition (for example, the completion of the BB game state or the display of a combination of symbols for shifting from the general game state to the RT game state) when a specific start condition is satisfied. An end condition (for example, that a predetermined number of games have been played, or a combination of symbols that shifts from the RT gaming state to the general gaming state (as an example, a combination of symbols related to the above-mentioned specific small combination) is displayed. That is, the game state may be maintained by the main control circuit 71 until the condition is satisfied.

  In addition, the ART gaming state is a special start condition (for example, a special lottery is won in the BB gaming state, and the “BB gaming state” is completed, or a special lottery is won in the general gaming state, and the general gaming state is set. When the combination of symbols for shifting from the game mode to the RT game state is displayed, a special ending condition (for example, that a predetermined number of games have been played, or that the RT game state has changed to the general game state) The game state is maintained by the main control circuit 71 and / or the sub-control circuit 72 until the combination of symbols to be shifted (for example, the combination of symbols related to the specific small combination is displayed) is established. What you have to do.

  And since the above-mentioned advantageous game state is a period in which medals increase even if an illegal act is not performed, a settlement warning period may not be set. This makes it possible to monitor whether or not a fraudulent act of trying to illegally obtain a game medium has been performed, particularly in a game state relatively disadvantageous to the player (for example, a general game state). Therefore, it is possible to prevent a fraudulent act of illegally obtaining a game medium while reducing the monitoring burden.

  In the above embodiment, the number of settlements and the settlement warning period are counted by the sub-control circuit 72, and the settlement notification mode is changed at the timing when the settlement button 14 is pressed. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. For example, the number of settlements and the settlement warning time are counted by the main control circuit 71, and at the timing when the settlement button 14 is pressed, the settlement report command including information on the number of settlements and the settlement warning period (or such information is included in the settlement command). May be transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 so as to make the settlement notification mode different. Specifically, the number of settlements is counted by a settlement number counter IC provided in the main control circuit 71, and a settlement warning period is counted by a settlement warning period timer IC provided in the main control circuit 71. The number of settlement, the settlement warning period, and the like are stored. When the payment button 14 is pressed, a payment notification command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72. The sub-control circuit 72 changes the settlement notification mode based on the received information. Also in this case, the same effect as that of the above-described pachislot machine 1 can be obtained.

  During the settlement warning period, the liquid crystal display device 5 may display timekeeping information such as the remaining time of the settlement warning period and the settlement time. As a result, the store clerk and the player at the amusement arcade can know that the settlement is being performed during the settlement warning period and when the settlement was performed, so that the player is instructed to perform the settlement during the settlement warning period. Can be suppressed. That is, irrespective of whether or not there is a settlement notification, it is possible to prevent an improper attempt to illegally obtain a game medium.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, three types of settlement notification modes have been described, but the present invention is not limited to this mode. For example, there may be two types of settlement notification modes. That is, the settlement notification mode may be made different at least when the settlement button 14 is pressed during the settlement warning period and when the settlement button 14 is pressed outside the settlement warning period. In addition, four or more kinds of settlement notification modes may be used. That is, the settlement notification may be performed in the settlement notification mode according to the value of the settlement number counter. Also in this case, the same effect as that of the above-described pachislot machine 1 can be obtained.

  In the above-described embodiment, as the settlement notification mode, the liquid crystal display device 5 displays a display image indicating that the settlement is being performed, the speakers 21L and 21R output a settlement sound indicating that the settlement is being performed, and the light emitting device 25 is turned on. In the above, the notification mode has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this mode. For example, a mode may be adopted in which at least one of these settlement notification means notifies. In addition, for example, a mode may be used in which the number of the settlement notification means for performing the settlement notification is increased or decreased to perform the notification. Specifically, when the value of the settlement counter is “1”, the liquid crystal display device 5 displays a display image indicating that settlement is being performed. When the value of the number-of-payments counter is "2", the liquid crystal display device 5 displays a display image indicating that the settlement is being performed, and the speakers 21L and 21R output a settlement sound indicating that the settlement is being performed. When the value of the number-of-payments counter is "3", the liquid crystal display device 5 displays a display image indicating that the payment is being performed, the speakers 21L and 21R output a payment sound indicating that the payment is being performed, and the light emitting device 25 outputs the payment sound. It may be configured to be turned on. Also in this case, the same effect as that of the above-described pachislot machine 1 can be obtained.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the pachislot machine 1 is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines. Further, the present invention can be applied to a game program that executes the above-described operation of the pachislot machine 1 in a pseudo manner for a home game machine. In this case, the same effect as that of the above-described pachislot machine 1 can be obtained.

1 Pachislot machine 2 Cabinet 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 4L, 4C, 4R Display window (an example of symbol display means)
5 Liquid crystal display device (an example of a settlement notification means)
6 Start lever 6S Start switch (Example of start operation detecting means)
7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 8e Active line 9a, 9b, 9c BET lamp 10 Pedestal 11 1-BET switch 12 2-BET switch 13 Maximum BET switch 14 Payment button 14S Payment switch 15 Medal Payout 16 Medal receiving part 17 WIN lamp 18 Payout display part 19 Credit display part 20 Bonus game information display part 21L, 21R Speaker (an example of a settlement notification means)
22 medal insertion slot 22S insertion medal sensor (an example of game medium detection means)
23 Payout Table Panel 24 Operation Keys 25 Light Emitting Device (Example of Game Media Detecting Means)
30 microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM (an example of game media storage means)
34 clock pulse generation circuit 35 frequency divider 36 random number generator 37 sampling circuit 39 motor drive circuit 40 hopper (an example of game medium settlement means)
41 Hopper drive circuit 46 Reel stop signal circuit (an example of stop operation detecting means)
49L, 49C, 49R Stepping motor 50 Reel position detection circuit 51 Payout completion signal circuit 71 Main control circuit (an example of winning combination determination means, symbol variation means, stop control means, game medium provision means)
72 Sub-control circuit (an example of a settlement warning period setting unit and a judgment unit)
73 sound / lamp control circuit 74 sound / lamp control CPU
75 Program ROM
76 Work RAM
77 Serial port 78 Sound source IC
79 Power amplifier 80 Image control circuit 81 Serial port 82 Image control CPU
83 Image Control Work RAM
84 Image control program ROM
85 Calendar IC
86 Image ROM
87 Video RAM
88 Image Control IC
89 Control RAM
91 sound source ROM
92 Volume control

Claims (4)

And the game value detection means for detecting a bet of a game value,
Symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols,
Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation;
On the condition that the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means, a winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination,
On the condition that the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means, a symbol changing means for changing a plurality of symbols displayed by the symbol display means,
A stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation;
On the condition that the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detection means, stop control means for stopping the fluctuation of the symbol being performed by the symbol fluctuation means,
The results stop control means stopping the variation of the symbols is performed by the symbol variation means, based on a combination of the displayed symbols on the symbol display unit, a game value providing means for providing a game value,
And the game value storage means for storing the Yu technique value,
And settlement instruction detecting means for detecting a settlement instruction of Yu technique value,
When a settlement instruction is detected by the settlement instruction detection means, a game value settlement means for returning the game value stored in the game value storage means and performing settlement,
When a payment instruction is detected by the payment instruction detection means, a payment notification means for reporting information to that effect,
A settlement warning period setting unit capable of setting a predetermined period from the detection of the settlement instruction by the settlement instruction detection unit as a settlement warning period,
When a payment instruction is detected by the payment instruction detection means, a determination means for determining whether or not the payment warning period is present,
A standby notification unit capable of performing standby notification when a period in which a game is not performed is a specific period ,
The settlement notifying unit is configured to notify, when the settlement instruction is detected by the settlement instruction detecting unit, that the determination unit determines that the payment is within the payment warning period, and that the determination unit determines that the payment is not within the payment warning period. It is possible to make the notification mode different from the notification in the case where
When the period during which no game is played is the specific period, and when the determination unit determines that the period is within the settlement warning period, the standby notification unit determines that the period is not within the settlement warning period by the determination unit. A gaming machine characterized by not performing a standby notification until it is received . The standby notification means can perform standby notification also when a payment instruction is detected by the payment instruction detection means, but when the payment instruction is detected by the payment instruction detection means, the determination means 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein when it is determined that the time is within the settlement warning period, no standby notification is performed until the determination unit determines that the time is outside the settlement warning period . In accordance with a predetermined operation by a store clerk of the amusement arcade, provided with setting display means capable of displaying various setting items
The settlement warning period setting unit is configured to set that any of the settlement warning periods can be set within a predetermined period in response to a corresponding setting item being selected among the setting items displayed by the setting display unit. The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the gaming machine is characterized in that: Includes a settlement history information display means for displaying the settlement history information settlement by the game value settlement means is executed,
The said settlement history information, and time information settlement is executed by the game value settlement means, and information of the game value settlement is executed by the game value settlement means, and information about the determination result by the determining means, The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein