JP2002291978A - Game machine, program and storage medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To suppress an excessive expectation feeling during a game under a bonus mode. SOLUTION: A mode is shifted to the big bonus(BB) one when a big hit is won in an electronic lottery unit 36 during the game in a normal mode. In the BB mode, the game is played in a state with high hit occurrence possibility while a fixed condition is satisfied. An A-counter 41 counts the number of discharged whole allotment medals by comprising the game in the normal mode. A B-counter 42 counts the number of the allotment medals which are discharged in the BB mode. A CPU 20 operates a prize-winning role adjustment arithmetic unit 38 so as not to extremely enlarge the count value of the B- counter 42 compared with the count value of the A-counter 41 by referring to the count values, ends the game under the BB mode and adjusts hit kinds under the normal mode.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a slot machine used in a game room such as a pachinko parlor.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A slot machine installed and used in a game room such as a pachinko parlor is called a pachislot machine, and a medal used as a game medium is given a certain value, and a medal obtained by playing a game. Can be exchanged for various prizes. For this reason, the purpose of the player is to obtain a large amount of medals only, and to select a platform that is likely to obtain a special game game (bonus game) that is likely to be awarded with a probability, and to play the game. Is common. The slot machine has a structure in which the reels are driven by a stepping motor. The presence or absence of hits and their types are determined by an electronic lottery based on sampling of random numbers, and the reels are stopped and controlled according to the determination. Therefore, the probability of winning by electronic lottery can be adjusted by software to create a state where winning can be easily obtained, and a bonus game can be played using this.

The bonus games include a single bonus game (SB), a regular bonus game (RB) as a so-called continuous character, a big bonus game (BB) including two or three regular bonus games, and a single bonus game. There are types such as a game mode including a plurality of times, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the mode shifts to a game mode including the SB mode, the RB mode, the BB mode, and the single bonus game a plurality of times, respectively. For example, in the SB mode, it is easy to shift during a chance period that occurs at random timing, and the probability of winning is increased only in that one game. The transition to the RB mode is performed, for example, when the reel pattern becomes “BAR-BAR-BAR”, and on the condition of one medal bet, the probability of occurrence of a hit in, for example, twelve games to be performed subsequently is reduced. It goes high, during which, for example, eight hits come out, ending. B
In the transition to the B mode, the picture of the reel is, for example, "7-7-
7 ", and the above-mentioned RB mode is repeated, for example, two or three times. In any case, a larger number of medals can be obtained as compared with the base game. In the BB mode, a right to play a game under one to three medal bets with a high winning probability is given before shifting to the RB mode. When they are aligned, the mode shifts to the RB mode.
Note that the game in the SB mode and each game in the RB mode can be usually performed with only one medal bet.

[0004] From such a background, the mode of the game in the special game mode is set within a range that does not impair the profits of the game arcade so that the side that manufactures the slot machine can also attract many players. Also, we are developing something that elaborates on the conditions for shifting to the special game mode. And
There is a tendency to increase the chances of playing a game in the special game mode, and to provide a game characterized by the possibility that a player can acquire a larger amount of medals in a short period of time at least in a stochastic manner.

[0005] However, giving the possibility of acquiring a large number of medals in a short period of time as described above gives a great interest to the player, but unnecessarily inspires the gambling of the player, and increases the slot machine. It can also damage the soundness of the game. Under these circumstances, medals inserted for playing games, for example, when playing a game over a long period of 17500 times or more under the customs business law and voluntary restrictions of slot machine manufacturers, for example, With respect to the total number of medals, the number of medals that can be obtained falls within a predetermined range, or the upper limit is set on the number of medals that can be obtained in the accessory mode with respect to the total number of medals obtained during that period. Further, measures such as setting an upper limit to the number of games played in the continuous character mode are taken.

[0006]

However, the limitation on the game in the special game mode has been to suppress the gambling of players who are skilled in the slot machine game. Is not enough for For example, beginners 1-2
In many cases, the game is rounded up in about time (about several hundred games). Therefore, even if the number of medals obtained when playing 17500 or more games is limited to be within a certain range, such a player sometimes obtains an enormous number of medals, which is too large for a slot machine game. May have a terrible gambling spirit. Also,
When playing a game in the continuous character mode, the number of medals obtained during the game period may be greatly different between experienced and beginners, causing inconvenience for beginners. I was

[0007] The present invention has been made in view of the above,
Its purpose is to prevent the number of game media such as medals obtained when playing a game for a long or short period of time, regardless of whether it is a beginner or a skilled person, and to allow anyone to play the game as such. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can be enjoyed.

[0008]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a method for determining the total number of game media paid out as a result of a game in a predetermined number of game periods, A ratio control unit is provided for controlling a ratio with respect to the total number of game media that can be paid out in a game in a special game mode in which the probability of giving a profit to a player is increased and the ratio is determined by the ratio control unit. It is designed to converge within the range. In addition, an upper limit is set on the number of game media that can be paid out in the special game mode with respect to the total number of game media that can be paid out in a long-term game in which the number of repetitions of the game reaches 17,500 or more. It is. By converging the ratio to a predetermined range or setting an upper limit, a game that is stochastically obtained in the special game mode during a game period of several hours to about 12 hours that can be continuously played at the game hall. The number of media is limited, which has the effect of suppressing the gambling of the player. Note that the specific value of the upper limit is S in the special game mode.
In the case of a gaming machine having the B mode, the RB mode, and the BB mode, it is preferably 70% or less of the total number of game media that can be obtained, and in the case of a gaming machine having the RB mode and the BB mode, 60% or less is preferred. It is.

In addition, a net increase in the number of game media that can be paid out during the continuous character mode or the continuous character increase mode,
That is, setting an upper limit on the net profit number obtained by subtracting the number of game media inserted for executing a game from the total number of acquired game media is also effective in suppressing the gambling of the player.
The specific upper limit of the net increase number is set to a value between 400 and 500 (preferably 450) so as not to reduce the expectation of the game in the continuous accessory increase mode.

[0010] Further, even for a player who plays only a few hundred times in 1-2 hours, the number of game media that can be paid out during the period is 1/1 of the total number of inserted game media.
It is better to limit it to 3 times or more and 3 times or less. Thereby, even during a short game period, it is possible to stochastically prevent an extremely large number of game media from being acquired, thereby suppressing gambling, and in a state where a certain amount of game media has already been obtained. It is possible to stochastically avoid a situation in which all of these are lost, and the player is not greatly disappointed. In this case, the number of repetitive games is preferably 400. Another limitation is that the total number of game media that can be paid out during a game in which the number of game repetitions reaches at least 17,500 times is １ ／ of the total number of game media supplied for executing the game. Set to at least twice. It is more effective to use this restriction in combination with the various restrictions described above. Of course, it is also possible to combine a plurality of the above-described various restrictions or a combination of all of them. It is preferable to set the number of repetitions of the game for each one to three bets. That is, for example, a game with one bet number of medals is 17,500 times, a game with two bets is 17,500 times, and a game with three bets is 17,500 times.
It is preferable that the restriction be satisfied in all cases when the number of times is repeated. The same applies to the restriction when the number of games is set to 400.

In these cases, a ratio control means for controlling a ratio between the total number of game media paid out as a result of the game during the game period and the total number of game media inserted for execution of the game. It is more effective to control the convergence within the above predetermined range by providing. Also, a counter that counts the total number of game media that are paid out as a result of the game in the game period, and counts the total number of game media that are paid out in games in the special game mode that is performed during a predetermined number of game periods. The payout of the game medium in the game in the special game mode may be controlled based on the counters to be executed and the count values of these counters.

In these cases, one payout table is selected from a plurality of payout tables so that the number of payouts decreases stepwise, the winning probability in the special game mode is changed, or the payout speed is reduced. By doing so, it is possible to execute a certain effect. In addition, for example, a plurality of continuous role modes and continuous role increase modes, such as the number of games of the role play, the maximum number of prizes, and the like, the continuous role mode with a small number of times according to the determination result of the payout suppression unit, The continuous bonus item increase mode may be selected.

When the count value of the counter reaches the upper limit, the payout may be stopped. In this case, the winning combination may be counted, and the number of the winning combinations may be compensated for so that the player can easily hit the role mode later. When the count value has reached the upper limit, a specific winning combination that shifts to the special game mode may be paid out with a predetermined amount of game media as another winning combination. In this case, a special game mode different from the role mode, the continuous role mode, and the continuous role increase mode may be newly provided so as to be supplemented during a later game period.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is not necessarily limited to a slot machine using medals as a game medium, but includes, for example, a slot machine playing a game using a ball as a game medium. Hereinafter, the embodiment of the present invention will be described based on a slot machine using medals as a game medium. However, as long as the object of the present invention can be achieved, gaming machines of other forms can be used. Included in the present invention. The present invention also includes a program describing these procedures and the like, a storage medium storing the program, and the like.

[0015]

FIG. 1 shows the appearance of a slot machine using the present invention. Four picture display windows 4 are provided on a front door 3 of the housing 2, and a first reel 5 is provided behind each of the display windows 3.
a, a second reel 5b, a third reel 5c, and a sub reel 6 are rotatably incorporated. As is well known, the first
Various pictures are arranged at a constant pitch on the outer periphery of the third to fifth reels 5a to 5c, and three pictures per reel are observed through the picture display window 4 when the reels are stopped. As a result, a total of five straight winning lines, two diagonal lines and two diagonal winning lines in which the patterns on each reel are combined one by one are set.

When one medal is inserted from the medal slot 7 prior to the start of the game, one pay line in the center is activated, two horizontal three pay lines, and three oblique two pay lines. , The five pay lines are activated. In addition, four patterns per reel can be observed from the pattern display window 4. In addition to the four horizontal winning lines, another winning line bent to combine one pattern for each reel. Can also be set.

When the start lever 8 for starting a game is operated, the rightmost sub reel 6
Start rotation with c, and in the subsequent electronic lottery, for example, BB
When the BB flag for shifting to the game mode is selected by lottery, the stop control is performed at the position where the pattern "7" is displayed. The transition to the BB game mode is performed when the combination of the patterns on the first to third reels becomes “7-7-7”.
When the B flag is selected by lottery, the combination of “7-7-7” is easily obtained. Therefore, when the pattern "7" is displayed by the sub reel 6,
The player operates the stop buttons 9a, 9b, 9c for each reel with a great sense of expectation, so that the effect of producing the slot machine game can be enhanced.

On the operation panel above the stop buttons 9a to 9c, various operation buttons such as a single bet button, a MAX bet button, and a settlement button operated when playing a game with medals stored (credit) are provided. Is provided. Since the functions of these operation buttons are all well known, the details are omitted. Also, housing 2
A medal tray 10 is provided at a lower portion of the payout medal, and receives a payout medal paid out from the payout opening 11 when a win is obtained in the game.

FIG. 2 schematically shows the electrical configuration of the slot machine. The operation of the slot machine is basically a CPU
It is controlled by a microcomputer including a memory 20 and a memory 21. The medal sensor 23 detects a proper medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 7 and inputs the detected medal to the CPU 20. A selector is incorporated in the back of the medal insertion slot 7, and inappropriate medals are discharged to the medal tray 10. Also,
When a medal is inserted at an inappropriate timing, for example, a medal that has been inserted while the game is being performed or while various operation buttons are being pressed is received without passing through the medal sensor 21. Discharge to 10

Since the number of medals inserted before the start of the game is limited to one to three, medals inserted after the fourth one are also detected by the medal sensor 21 when the credit function is not used. Saucer 1 without being done
Discharged to zero. The credit function is switched on / off for each push of the checkout button. When the credit function is on, medals inserted after the fourth one are also detected by the medal sensor 21, and up to 50 medals are inserted into the slot machine. Will be stored. The number of stored medals is digitally displayed on the credit number display 13. When the credit function is used, a medal insertion operation is performed by operating the single bet button or the MAX bet button, and the number of bets is sequentially subtracted from the number of credits. Further, when a win is obtained as a result of the game, a payout medal is also credited, and when the settlement button is operated, the credited medal is paid out to the receiving tray 10.

The CPU 20 determines the number of one to three medals inserted prior to the start of one game by the medal sensor 23.
Counting based on the detection signal from the CPU, thereby determining the number of activated pay lines. The bet number of medals inserted each time the game is started is integrated and counted by the inserted medal counter 24. The number of credits is counted by another credit medal counter (not shown).

The start signal generator 25 inputs a game start signal to the CPU 20 when the start lever 8 is operated after one to three medals have been inserted. Each time a game start signal is input, the game number counter 2
The count value of 6 is incremented by "1". Therefore, by referring to the count value of the game number counter 26, the number of games executed in this slot machine can be identified.

Upon receiving the game start signal, the CPU 20
Starts the game processing while rotating the first to third reels 5a to 5c and the sub reel 6 based on the game execution program stored in the ROM area of the memory 21. The drive and stop control of each reel is performed by the reel drive controller 27. Each reel is fixed to a drive shaft of each of the stepping motors 28a to 28d, and each reel is controlled by controlling the driving of each of the stepping motors 28a to 28d. The RAM area of the memory 21 is a working area,
It is used for temporary storage and rewriting of flags and data used for each game.

Since the stepping motors 28a to 28d rotate at a rotation angle corresponding to the number of supplied drive pulses, the first to third reels 5a to 5c and the sub reels are controlled by controlling the number of drive pulses supplied by the CPU 20. 6 can be controlled, and the stop position of the reel can be determined by cutting off the supply of the drive pulse. Further, each reel is integrally formed with reflection signal portions 29a to 29d at its reference position, and the photo sensors 30a to 30d photoelectrically detect the passage of each reflection signal portion for each rotation. Detection signals from the photo sensors 30a to 30d are input to the CPU 20 from the reset signal generator 32 as reset signals for each reel.

The CPU 20 is provided with a pulse counter for each stepping motor, and counts the number of driving pulses supplied to each stepping motor. Then, when a reset signal is input from the reset signal generator 32, the count value of the corresponding pulse counter is cleared. Therefore, in each pulse counter, the number of drive pulses corresponding to the rotation angle within one rotation of each reel is stored while being sequentially updated.

A picture table is stored in the ROM area of the memory 21. The picture table contains the number of drive pulses corresponding to the rotation angle of each reel from the reference position, and the picture patterns arranged on the reel at a constant pitch. Is associated with a picture code representing Therefore, by monitoring the count value of the pulse counter for each reel, it is possible to identify, for example, which pattern is moving on the central winning line, and to further rotate the reel, Can be predicted on the winning line.

The stop signal generator 35 inputs a stop signal for each reel to the CPU 20 when the stop buttons 9a to 9c are operated. By operating the start lever 8, the rotation of all the reels starts, and these rotations are about 80R.
Stop button 9a when a steady speed of about PM is reached
9c are activated. Thereafter, by operating these, the corresponding first to third reels 5a are respectively provided.
5c is started, and after the stop button is operated, the corresponding reel is stopped within 190 msec. When a plurality of stop buttons are operated, only the reel with the earlier timing is stopped, and when completely operated simultaneously, none of the reels is stopped.

The CPU 20 operates the electronic lottery device 36 in response to the game start signal. The electronic lottery device 36 includes a random number generator and a random value sampling circuit, selects one random value every time the game is started, and generates a hit in the currently executed game according to the value. Decide. The electronic lottery device 36 is provided with two types of winning tables in which random numbers are grouped according to their size. The first winning table indicates that random numbers sampled during a game in the normal mode are a big hit that gives a right to shift to a big bonus (BB) game mode and a middle hit that gives a right to shift to a regular bonus (RB) game. And a small hit corresponding to a small winning combination pattern in which only a predetermined number of medals are paid out, and a loss which does not generate any hit. There are a plurality of small win prize winning patterns, each of which is assigned a payout. Then, the winning type and the pattern are determined according to the winning pattern or the value belonging to the group including the winning pattern, the sampled random number value. Also,
The second winning table is used during the bonus game period,
It is used to select whether to win or lose in a game played in the BB mode or the RB mode. In the second winning table, random numbers are grouped so as to increase the probability of winning. Therefore, winning is easier to obtain than in the game in the normal mode.

A winning signal indicating the type of winning selected by the electronic lottery device 36 is sent to a winning combination determining section 37, and the winning signal is fed back to the CPU 20 under normal conditions. However, the number of games played so far and the number of jackpots generated during that time, and the past game results such as the number of medals inserted and the number of payout medals each time the game is executed are determined by the winning combination adjustment calculation unit. 38, if these are greatly different from the average value, the winning signal determined by the winning combination adjustment calculating section 38 is used as the winning combination determining section 3
7, and is input to the CPU 20.

The medal hopper 40 pays out a specified number of payout medals to the tray 10 or adds the specified number of payouts to a credit counter when the game results in a hit. The payout number of payout medals is A counter 4
The total number is counted by 1 and counted, and the number of payout medals paid out during the game period in the BB game mode and the RB game mode is separately counted by the B counter 42. Note that a payout table in which the number of payout medals is determined for each type of win is stored in the ROM area of the memory 21 and the CPU 20 reads the payout medal and drives the medal hopper 40. , B counter 42 may be updated.

The initial setting input section 44 is provided inside the housing 2 together with the power switch, and can be operated with the front door 3 opened. When the operator of the game hall opens the front door 3 and turns on the power switch for the operation of the slot machine, by appropriately operating the initial setting input section 44, for example, the game in the BB mode ends. At this point, it is possible to perform initial settings such as whether or not to stop, and at the same time, whether or not to perform automatic settlement of credited medals. The payout rate can be changed in six stages by a dip switch or the like, and the payout rate of the slot machine can be changed every day depending on which one is selected. The payout rate can be easily changed by adjusting the group assignment in the winning table.

When the front door 3 is opened, the main board including the memory 21, the electronic lottery device 36, the winning combination determination unit 37, the winning combination adjustment calculation unit 38, and the like appears outside. Therefore, it is also possible to make an adjustment to make the payout rate extremely large by rewriting or illegally modifying the data. In order to prohibit such tampering, the main board is enclosed in a sealed case that cannot be opened by caulking or the like, so that input signals from outside the slot machine are restricted and periodic random numbers cannot be used. It is desirable to take such measures. Further, it is preferable to describe manufacturing information such as a manufacturer and a board name on the main board.

The operation of the slot machine will be described. When the user operates the start lever 8 after inserting one to three medals prior to the start of the game, a game start signal is input to the CPU 20 and the game number counter 26 is activated.
Is incremented by "1". The count value of the inserted medal counter 24 is counted up by the number of inserted medals. In addition, the first to third reels 5a to 5c and the sub reel 6 start rotating at the same time in response to the input of the game start signal. At the same time, the electronic lottery device 36 samples the random number, and compares the value with the first winning table for the normal mode to determine the type of winning. For example, when a small hit is selected, a winning signal representing the lottery is fed back to the CPU 20, and a small hit flag is written in the RAM area of the memory 21.

When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 20 firstly sets the stepping motor 28 driving the sub reel 6
The stop control of d is started, and the sub reel 6 is stopped at a position where the picture "7" is not displayed on the display window 4. Thereafter, the operation of the stop buttons 9a to 9c is enabled, and the CPU 20 monitors the operation timing of the stop buttons 9a to 9c while referring to the count value of the above-described pulse counter provided for each reel, so that a small hit occurs. Next, stop control of the first to third reels 5a to 5c is performed.

When the stop button 9a is operated, a small hit on one of the activated pay lines based on the rotational position of the first reel 5a at that time and the arrangement data of the picture codes read from the picture table. The stop control of the stepping motor 28a is performed so that any one of the patterns such as "melon", "bell", and "lemon" is stopped. This stop control is 190 ms
c, and the number of movements of the picture during that time is about four at maximum. Therefore, the operation timing of the stop button 9a and the stop timing of the first reel 5a do not greatly differ from each other, and the player does not feel uncomfortable.

Subsequently, when the stop buttons 9b and 9c are respectively operated sequentially, the second and third reels 5 are similarly operated.
The stop control of b and 5c is performed. During the reel stop control of the second reel 5b and thereafter, the stop position of the first reel 5a is referred to, and the combination with the picture displayed by the first reel 5a is considered. Then, the second reel 5b stops so that the same pattern as the pattern of the first reel 5a comes on one of the activated pay lines. Note that there are a plurality of types of patterns constituting the small hit, and the first reel 5a
Is stopped, when different small hit patterns are stopped on a plurality of activated pay lines, the stop control of the second reel 5b can be performed in combination with any of them.

Further, at the time of stop control of the third reel 5c,
The relationship with the patterns displayed on the first and second reels 5a and 5b that have already stopped is considered. During the stop control of the second and third reels 5b and 5c, depending on the operation timing of the stop buttons 9b and 9c, 190 msec.
In some cases, it may not be possible to stop a pattern that will be a small hit within c on the winning line. In such a case, it is possible to carry over the small hit flag until a small hit appears in the next and subsequent games. In addition, the more the number of activated pay lines, the greater the degree of freedom in reel stop control, so that the small hit flag can be effectively used. The payout rate tends to be higher.

When the small hit is obtained, the CPU 2
In the case of 0, the medal hopper 40 is operated, and the number of payout medals corresponding to the small hit is paid out. Then, the payout number of the payout medals is counted up in the A counter 41, the small hit flag is cleared, and one game is ended. When a loss is drawn by the electronic lottery device 36, stop control of each reel is performed so as not to hit any of the activated prize lines. Game ends.

When the jackpot is selected by the electronic lottery device 36, a winning signal indicating the jackpot is fed back to the CPU 20, and a jackpot flag is written in the RAM area of the memory 21. When the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 20 sets the stepping motor 28d for driving the sub reel 6
, The sub reel 6 stops with the picture “7” displayed on the display window 4. As a result, the player can know that it is in a state in which the jackpot is likely to appear, and the player starts to play the game with great expectation. Then, the CPU 20 monitors the operation timing of the stop buttons 9a to 9c while referring to the count value of the above-described pulse counter provided for each reel, and performs a picture processing on the pay line in which each reel is activated by the same processing procedure. Stepping motors 28a to 28c so that "7" is aligned
Control of the stop.

When it is known that the jackpot flag is set on the notice display of the sub reel 6, if a skilled player observes the moving pattern of the pattern while the reel is rotating,
In most cases, each reel can be stopped at picture "7". In the case of a beginner, since the operation timing of the stop button 9a is mostly random, it is often impossible to stop each reel at the pattern of "7" depending on the operation timing. Whether or not the jackpot flag can be used effectively has a large effect on the number of medals that can be acquired as described later. Therefore, at least the jackpot flag should be carried over to the next and subsequent games until the jackpot is obtained. Is desirable.

When the first to third reels 5a to 5c are stopped and "7-7-7" is completed, 15 payout medals are paid out, and the number data is stored in both the A counter 41 and the B counter 42. Is counted up. Then, the mode shifts to the BB game mode. In the BB game mode, the winning table used by the electronic lottery device 36 is switched to the second winning table. Then, after inserting one to three medals, the game is started by operating the start lever 8 in the same manner.
When the second winning table is used, the winning is determined with a high probability. Therefore, when the stop buttons 9a to 9c are operated to stop the three reels, the same pattern is displayed on the winning line activated. In many cases, payout medals corresponding to the combination of pictures can be obtained.

While a win is made, the game can be continued by inserting one to three medals, but when the replay pattern is aligned on the activated pay line, two or three medals are obtained. A game in which two medals are inserted is prohibited. Thereafter, the mode shifts to the RB mode, and the game can be continued only by inserting one medal. In this case as well, since the second winning table is used, a win can be obtained with a high probability. Up to now, the game in the RB mode is configured to be continued twelve times with a maximum of eight prizes, but in the slot machine of the present invention, such a number limit may be provided as in the related art. Alternatively, without limiting the number of times, the game can be continued any number of times as long as the hit continues even in the RB mode. Even if the number of times is limited, it is also possible to limit the number of times to a number other than the above.

When a loss occurs in a game in the RB mode,
One to three medals can be inserted again, and the game can be continued with a high probability until the replay symbols are prepared. When the RB mode is repeated three times continuously or discontinuously, the BB mode is repeated. Ends. The number of medals obtained during the game period in the BB mode is accumulated and counted by both the A counter 41 and the B counter 42 each time. In addition, the number of repetitions of the RB mode after shifting to the BB mode is set to three times continuously or discontinuously. However, the number of repetitions is eliminated, and for example, the number of repetitions of the RB mode is increased as many as “7-7-7”. Can be repeated. In this case, an upper limit is set for the net number of medals, and when the upper limit is reached, whether the RB mode is ended and the game is shifted to a game other than the RB mode, or whether the BB mode itself is ended is performed. It is preferable to do so. When the game in the BB mode ends, the big hit flag is cleared, the winning table used by the electronic lottery device 36 is switched to the first winning table, and the mode returns to the normal mode.

During the game in the normal mode, if the middle lottery is drawn by the electronic lottery device 36, a middle hit flag is set, and the CPU 20 sets “BAR-BAR-BA”.
Stop control of the reels is performed so that the pattern "R" is aligned. And when the middle hit is obtained, after paying out 15 medals,
Shift to the RB mode. As described above, in the RB mode, the bet is one, but since the game is played under the second winning table, the hit can be obtained with a higher probability than in the normal mode, and it can be said that it is less than in the BB mode. , You can get a lot of medals. The number of payout medals obtained during the game period in the RB mode is also A
The count is incremented by both the counter 41 and the B counter 42.

In this slot machine, a player who is immersed in a game from the opening of a game hall to the closing of the game hall or for a long time of several hours or more tries to acquire a larger amount of medals in expectation of the BB mode or the RB mode. In order to suppress the situation and to guarantee the medal acquisition in the BB mode and the RB mode at a certain rate and to make the game more interesting, the BB mode or the An upper limit and a lower limit are set for the number of medals that can be obtained in the RB mode. For this reason, the number of medals that can be obtained in the BB mode or the RB mode is suppressed to 60% or less of the total number of medals that can be obtained when the game is repeated 17500 times or more in this slot machine. In the case of a slot machine having an SB mode in addition to the mode and the RB mode, the number of medals that can be acquired in all of these modes is suppressed to 70% or less of the total number of acquired medals.

In order to satisfy this restriction, first, when performing the grouping of the first winning table used for determining the winning type in the electronic lottery, the game period in the BB mode and the RB mode is required. Based on the average number of medals obtained during the game, the probability of occurrence of a large hit and a medium hit is determined with respect to the probability of a small hit. Then, from the time when the slot machine is operated, the number of game repetitions is monitored based on the count value of the game number counter 26, and every time the number of games increases, for example, 1000 times, the CPU 20 counts the count value N of the A counter 41.
And the count value M of the B counter 42 are read.

Then, “M ≦ 0.6N” or “M ≦ 0.6N”
When “0.7N” is satisfied, the game is continued as it is, and conversely, “M> 0.6” or “M>
0.7N ", for example, during the appropriate number of games in the normal mode that is subsequently performed, the winning combination adjustment calculating unit 38 outputs a winning signal of a small hit or a loss at random timing, for example, during that period. This will be invalidated even if a jackpot is drawn within.

To play a single game on the slot machine, the time required for medal insertion operation, the time required for each reel to reach a steady rotation and the operation of the stop buttons 9a to 9c become possible, the operation of the stop button Time, winning judgment,
The game time of at least about 7 seconds is required from the time until the medal can be inserted for the next game. Therefore, the number of 1000 games given as an example is about 2 hours. It's game time. At such intervals, as described above, “M ≦ 0.6N” or “M
≦ 0.7N ”, even if 17500 games are played on a trial basis,
With respect to the total number of medals that can be obtained, the number of medals that can be obtained in the BB mode or the RB mode can be suppressed to 60% or less or 70% or less.

Since the probability of occurrence of the big hit and the middle hit in the first winning table is set in advance so as to satisfy the above-mentioned limit, by performing the above-mentioned control every 1000 games, it is almost expected. Can be obtained. In order to more reliably satisfy the above limit, for example, in the normal mode after 5,000 games have been played, the count value N of the A counter 41 and the count value M of the B counter 42 are constantly monitored. When the jackpot or the middle win is selected in the electronic lottery, when the average number of payout medals is added to the B counter 42, “M ≦ 0.6N” or “M ≦ 0.7
If "N" is satisfied, the winning signal is validated, and if it is no longer satisfied, the signal may be invalidated to cause a small hit or loss.

The number of games of 1000 times is set to 1
Even if the number is set to an appropriate number not exceeding about 500 or 2,000, or even about 5,000, substantially the same effect can be obtained. In this way, by setting an upper limit on the number of medals that can be acquired by the accessory, it is possible to acquire a larger number of medals with the accessory, which is likely to be held by a player who continuously plays a game for several hours or more. The effect of suppressing the feeling of expectation is obtained.

In the present embodiment, the upper limit value of the number of medals that can be paid out in the special game mode for a long game period is set. However, the total number of medals that can be paid out at a predetermined number of games, the number of inserted medals, May be set in advance. In this case, for example, 40
The total number of medals that can be obtained when the game is played 0 times is set to be 1/3 or more and 3 or less times the number of medals inserted for the execution of the game during this time. . If the required number of games per 400 games is 7 seconds, the minimum game time is about 45 minutes, but by setting an upper limit on the number of medals that can be acquired during that time, It is possible to prevent a small number of players from having excessive gambling in the slot machine game, and a certain number of medals can be obtained by setting the lower limit, so that the slot machine game does not lose interest.

In order to add the above limit to the number of medals obtained in the game period every 400 times, the count value of the inserted medal counter 24, the count value of the game number counter 26, and the count value of the A counter 41 CPU 20
, And the winning combination adjustment calculating section 38 may be operated according to the conditions. In order to satisfy the above limit every time 400 games are played, the CPU 20 reads the count value K of the inserted medal counter 24 and the count value N of the A counter 41 every time the number of games increases 100 times. It is determined whether or not “(K / 3) ≦ N ≦ 3K” is satisfied, and the winning combination adjustment calculation unit 38 is operated according to the determination result.

When "(K / 3) ≤N≤3K" is satisfied, the game is continued as it is, and when "N <(K / 3)", the winning combination adjustment calculation is performed. The section 38 may be operated to generate a winning signal so that the payout medals increase in accordance with the difference. For example, when N is extremely small, a winning signal of a big hit or a middle hit is generated and input to the winning combination determination unit 37. When the difference is small, a winning signal corresponding to a small hit is generated once or a plurality of times. The input is made to the determination unit 37. In addition, when inputting a plurality of times, it is preferable to randomly disperse them during the appropriate number of game periods that are subsequently performed. vice versa,
If "N>3K" and the difference is large, if a big hit or a middle hit is drawn in the subsequent electronic lottery, this is invalidated and the game is continued in the normal mode. When it is small, it is sufficient to invalidate the small hit and lose it. In this case, the above control is performed every time the number of games reaches 50, or
The number of games, such as 0 or 120, can be appropriately determined. The smaller the number of games is set, the more the number of payout medals to be paid out during the game period is leveled.

In the above-described control, when the number of games has been exhausted 100, the adjustment is performed during an appropriate number of games to be performed thereafter. Although the probability of achieving the expected result is extremely high, the following method can be adopted for more reliable control. That is, for example, after the number of games reaches 100, each time a new game is started, the number L of medals inserted in the past 100 games at that time and the number of medals inserted in the past 100 games are The number K of the paid-out medals is written in the RAM area of the memory 21 while being sequentially updated. Then, when a big hit or a medium hit is drawn in the game in the normal mode thereafter, when the average payout medal number is added to the A counter 41, “(K / 3)
≤N≤3K ", the winning signal is validated,
When it is no longer satisfied, this can be invalidated to make a small hit or a loss.

It is desirable that the limit between the number of medals inserted to execute the game and the total number of medals obtained during the game be set even when the game is played for a long time. . For this purpose, when the game is repeated 17500 times on a trial basis, the total number of medals that can be obtained during that period is set to be equal to or more than １ ／ of the total number of medals inserted to execute the game, and to be twice as large. It is good to set below. As a control method for satisfying this restriction, for example, every time 1000 games are consumed, the number of medals inserted in the 1000 games is read from the inserted medal counter 24 and paid out during that time. A counter 41 indicates the number of payout medals.
, And during the appropriate number of games thereafter, the winning combination adjustment calculation unit 38 may be operated so that the above-described restriction is satisfied.

In the present embodiment, an upper limit is set for the total number of game media that can be obtained in a game in the special game mode, and when the upper limit is exceeded, a winning signal for a small hit or a loss is sent from the winning combination adjustment calculation unit. The total number of game media obtained in the BB mode and the RB mode constituting the special game mode is separately counted, and the number of game media to be paid out in the BB mode and the RB mode according to these count values is output. The total number may be suppressed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 3, for example, a payout suppression determination unit 50 is provided, and reference values _DSB and _DSB lower than the upper limit value of the total number of medals that can be obtained in each of the SB mode, the RB mode, and the BB mode in advance. _RB and _DBB are stored in advance. The payout suppression determination unit 50 compares the count values F _SB , F _RB , and F _BB from the special game medal counter 51. In addition,
In the special game medal counter 51, the SB mode, the RB
The number of obtained medals in the mode and the BB mode is integrated for each mode. For example, the integrated value F _{n (n:} SB, R
B, BB) are reference values D _n (n: SB, RB, B
B) In the following cases, the special game mode (SB, RB, B
Payout of medals in a game in the (B mode) is performed as usual. For example, when the integrated value F _BB in the BB mode exceeds the reference value D _BB , the payout of medals for winning in subsequent games in the BB mode is suppressed. This control is also performed in the SB mode and the RB mode. Further, the number of net increase that can be obtained in one BB mode is 400 to 50.
By setting in the range of 0 sheets (preferably 450 sheets),
The upper limit value that can be paid out in the special game mode can be suppressed.

In the case of a slot machine, each winning combination is set in advance so as to win with a predetermined probability. However, depending on the result of the lottery, the number of obtained medals may fluctuate greatly. Therefore, the ratio between the total number of payouts during a predetermined number of game periods and the number of medals obtained in the special game mode during the game period may be converged within a predetermined range. In this case, a counter that counts the number of medals that can be paid out during a predetermined number of game periods,
A counter that counts the number of medals that can be paid out in the special game mode, and a determination unit that determines whether or not payout is to be suppressed based on the count values of these counters are provided. The determination unit determines whether or not the count value of the counter has converged to a predetermined range, and determines whether to suppress the payout of medals based on the determination. In addition, a reference value is provided within a predetermined range, and when the value is equal to or more than the reference value, payout of medals for winning a game in the special game mode is suppressed. Cancel the suppression of medal payout. As a result, a slot machine having an average payout rate can be designed.

In this case, if the ratio becomes equal to or less than the reference value, the player may be returned to the player by the suppressed number of medals. In this case, for example, when a prize is won in a certain game, a lot of medals can be paid out at once, so that the taste of the game can be changed. In this case, at the time of winning, for example, a predetermined amount may be paid out step by step, or the payout may be performed at once. Alternatively, the winning combination at the time of suppressing the medal payout may be stored in order, and the winning may be performed in the storage order in the general game.

Further, the total number of payouts for a predetermined number of game periods retroactively from the present time, the SB mode performed during that time,
The total payout number in the RB mode and the BB mode may be stored as a history. Note that this history is stored as the latest data every time a game is played. In this case, since the upper limit or the ratio of the total payout number in each mode is determined, by referring to this history every time a game is played, no significant profit or disadvantage is generated in a short time. .

In the present embodiment, the method of suppressing the payout of medals is not described in detail. For example, a payout table at the time of winning may be selected as the payout suppressing method. For example, as shown in FIG.
A plurality of payout tables are stored in the second ROM area (for convenience, the first payout table 53 having a high payout number is stored).
And two payout tables of the second payout table 54 having a low payout number.) Then, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 4, for example, when the integrated value F _{BB of the} number of obtained medals in the BB mode reaches the reference value D _BB , the payout table is changed from the first payout table 53 to the third payout number having a smaller payout number. Switching to the two-payout table 54, the payout of the number of payout medals is performed. Further, when a plurality of payout tables including two or more are stored in the ROM area of the memory 52 in advance,
A payout table with a small number of payouts is selected stepwise. Thereby, SB mode, RB mode, B mode
It is possible to suppress the total number of obtained medals in the B mode to be equal to or less than a preset upper limit. Reference numeral 55 denotes a CPU,
Reference numeral 56 denotes a medal hopper, and reference numeral 57 denotes a total payout medal counter.

Further, a winning table may be selected. As shown in FIG. 5, a plurality of winning tables having different winning probabilities may be stored in advance as a winning table for the special game mode. In the ROM area of the memory 60, a normal mode winning probability table 61 and a special game mode winning table 62 composed of a plurality of winning tables having different winning probabilities are provided. BB from normal mode
When shifting to the mode, the CPU 63 sets the first winning probability from the special game mode winning table 62 to the first winning probability.
The winning table 64 is selected and the normal mode winning table 61 is switched to the first winning table 64. Then, with reference to the first winning table 64, the winning combination in each game in the BB mode is determined by the electronic lottery device 65 and the winning combination determination unit 66. The special game counter 51 accumulates the number of images of the number of medals that can be obtained during the game in the BB mode, and when the payout suppression determination unit 50 determines that the integrated value _JBB exceeds the reference value _KBB. The CPU 63 switches from the first winning table 64 having a high winning probability to the second winning table 67 having a low winning probability. Thereby, the total number of medals acquired in the special game mode can be suppressed to the upper limit or less.

As another method, the history of random numbers sampled in advance is stored in a memory, and the history of random numbers is stored in accordance with the count value of the number of medals that can be obtained in a game in the special game mode. It is also possible to change the winning probability by referring to and cutting off the random value corresponding to the winning combination other than the losing, or increasing the number of losing random values.

Even if the medal payout suppression control is performed, the predetermined upper limit may be reached. In this case, control may be performed so that medals are not paid out even if a prize is won in a game after the upper limit has been reached. It should be noted that the number of winnings after the medal payout suppression control is performed
The prize may be stored in the AM area, and the winning amount suppressed in the game or the like in the normal mode may be returned to the player.

The payout speed of medals may be reduced according to the count number of the counter. As a method of reducing the payout speed, for example, there is a method of reducing the drive speed of the medal hopper (for example, the rotational speed in the case of a rotationally-driven medal hopper) or performing intermittent drive. As a result, the number of games played within a predetermined time can be suppressed, so that the number of medals ultimately paid out can be suppressed.

Further, a plurality of RB modes having different numbers of the bonus game (jack game) and the upper limit winning number are prepared, and the number of games and the maximum number of games are determined based on the comparison result between the count value and the reference value in the payout suppression determination unit. Selecting an RB mode with a small number of winnings is also an effective method. In this case, the number of times of playing the accessory game (jack game) is, for example, 12 (RB
1) 3 times set to 10 times (RB2) and 8 times (RB3)
The type of RB mode is stored in the ROM area of the memory in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, determines the magnitude of the thereby winning the RB, firstly an integrated value L _RB and the reference value M of number of medals won by the RB mode payout suppression determination unit. When the integrated value L _RB is smaller than the reference value M, RB1 is selected and a game in the RB mode is performed. When the integrated value L _RB is equal to or more than the reference value M and equal to or less than the reference value N (M <N), RB2 is selected. When the integrated value L _RB is larger than the reference value N, RB3 is selected. To start. By reducing the number of the occasional game, the probability of winning is reduced, and the number of medals that can be obtained can be suppressed. Further, in the case of three types of RB modes in which the maximum number of prizes is set to, for example, 8, 6, and 4, the number of prizes themselves decreases in accordance with the total number of medals acquired in the special game mode. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the number of medals that can be reliably obtained.

In the case where the RB mode is composed of a plurality of role play (jack game) and a game other than the role play (for example, a plurality of general games), the game of the game other than the role play is performed. A plurality of RB modes differing in either the number of times or the maximum number of winnings may be prepared so that the RB mode can be selected according to the count value. Further, a plurality of RB modes in which the number of games and the maximum number of winnings in the entire RB mode are different may be prepared.

Since the RB mode is included at least once in the BB mode, a plurality of BB modes including any one of the RB modes are stored in advance,
One may be selected according to the count value of the total number of acquired medals, or one may be selected from a plurality of types of BB modes in which the number of games and the maximum number of winnings other than the RB mode are different. Thereby, the total number of medals that can be obtained in the RB mode and the BB mode can be suppressed to the upper limit or less, respectively. Switching the payout table in addition to this is an effective method for suppressing the total number of acquired medals in the special game mode to be equal to or less than the upper limit.

When the count value of the total medal number counter in the special game mode is equal to or more than the upper limit value, the winning combination which shifts to the special game mode in the game in the normal mode is set to the same winning activated line. In this case, the winning combination may be changed to the special game mode, but may be changed to a different added value. In this case, for example, when "7-7-7" is aligned with the same winning line, the payout number of 15 in the normal mode is changed to, for example, 2
Pay out medals with 5 cards. Then, the game is continuously performed in the normal mode. Also, for example, SB, R
When the total number of obtained medals of B and BB reaches the upper limit, S
When the winning combination that shifts to the B mode, the RB mode, or the BB mode is won, the winning flag is stored in the RAM of the memory.
Write to the area. And the number of games is, for example, 17
When the number of times exceeds 500, the number of times written in the RAM is read out, and the mode is shifted to the BB mode at an arbitrary timing, or the B number written in the RAM area of the memory is read.
Depending on the numbers of the B and RB flags, the winning probability of the small-prize winning may be made high during a predetermined number of game periods in the base game. As a result, the ratio of the total acquired number in the special game mode to the total payout number is reduced, and the mode can be shifted to the RB mode or the BB mode again.
Only the profit stored in the memory can be returned to the player.

Although the present invention has been described based on the illustrated embodiment, the above-described various restrictions may be used alone or in combination in an appropriate combination. In any case, it is effective in providing a healthy slot machine game without unnecessarily stimulating gambling for the player playing the slot machine game and reducing the expectation for the special game mode It is.

The special game mode includes an SB mode (single bonus mode) in addition to the BB mode and the RB mode corresponding to a continuous character. In the SB mode, regardless of the combination of the patterns on the first to third reels,
Since it can be generated at random timing, it is an effective means for adjusting the respective count values of the A counter 41 and the B counter 42. Therefore, by appropriately using the SB mode, it is possible to more appropriately comply with the above-described restrictions. Further, as special game modes different from the normal mode, BB mode, RB mode,
Although the SB mode has been described as an example, the present invention is equally applicable to a case where a special game mode other than the above, which enables a game with a higher winning probability than a game in the normal mode, is introduced. is there.

In the present embodiment, the gaming machine is taken as an example, but it can be used as a program for controlling the gaming machine. In this case, a program to be executed by the control device of the slot machine may be stored in a recording medium such as a flexible disk or an optical disk. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the recording medium 70 includes means for determining a winning combination, means for controlling reels, means for counting the number of game media that can be obtained in the special game mode, A program for realizing means for suppressing the number of media is recorded. The storage medium 70 is loaded into a reading device 72 built in the slot machine 71, and the program is installed in the slot machine or a game is executed with the storage device 70 loaded in the reading device 72. Reference numeral 73 denotes a CPU, and reference numeral 74 denotes a memory.

Further, instead of installing the program using a storage medium, the program can be distributed to each slot machine using the Internet. In addition, by adding a program for executing a basic operation of the slot machine such as a function of rotating reels and a function of stopping each reel to the above program, when installed on a personal computer, a slot machine game is played on a monitor. You can also.

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As described above in detail, the gaming machine of the present invention can be used for a long period of time when a game can be played in a special game mode or a continuous character mode in addition to the normal mode. The upper limit is set on the total number of game media that can be obtained in the special game mode with respect to the total number of game media that can be obtained in the special game mode. , To prevent players from being enthusiastic about sticking to the special game mode,
In addition, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the game media obtained at a stretch is lost at once, and this is effective in improving the soundness of the game.

For a player who finishes the game in a relatively short period of time, an upper limit and a lower limit are set for the number of game media that can be obtained within a predetermined number of game periods, and the number of game media that can be obtained within a certain range is set. Since the medium can be obtained, the special game mode does not give an excessive expectation that an extremely large amount of game medium can be obtained even in such a special game mode. It is possible to enjoy the game in the game mode, and there is no inconvenience that the interest of the game is spoiled.

Further, unlike the conventional gaming machine, the transition to the special game mode and the winning probability of the winning combination can be provided only by the statistical probability or the like, whereas in the present invention, the winning probability is determined by the statistical probability. Therefore, it is possible to freely design a winning probability, and to provide a sound gaming machine without accidental elements such as an extremely large amount of gaming media being obtained. it can.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external view of a slot machine using the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing an electrical schematic configuration of the slot machine shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of a slot machine provided with a plurality of payout tables having different payout numbers.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a flow of a BB mode.

FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram showing a case where a winning table for a special game mode is configured from a plurality of winning tables having different winning probabilities.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of the RB mode when RB modes having different numbers of play times of the role play are provided.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram when a recording medium storing a program is installed in a slot machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

 2 housing 3 front door 4 display window 5a, 5b, 5c first to third reels 6 sub reels 7 medal slot 8 start lever 9a, 9b, 9c stop button 10 tray 20 CPU 24 inserted medal counter 26 game number counter 36 electronic Lottery device 37 winning combination determination unit 38 winning combination adjustment calculation unit 41 A counter 42 B counter

Claims (23)

[Claims] 1. A game machine in which a game is started by supplying a predetermined number of game media, and a game medium is paid out according to a result of the game, wherein a result of the game in a predetermined number of game periods is provided. The total number of game media paid out by the total number of game media that can be paid out in a game in the special game mode that is performed during the predetermined number of game periods, and in which the probability of giving a profit to a player is high. A gaming machine characterized by providing ratio control means for controlling the ratio of the above, and causing the ratio to converge within a predetermined range by the ratio control means. 2. A game in a normal mode and a game in a special game mode in which a profit is more likely to be provided than in the normal mode when a predetermined condition is satisfied by playing the game in the normal mode. A gaming machine that can be paid out during a game period in which the number of repetitions of the game reaches at least 17,500 times, with respect to the total number of game media that can be paid out in the game under the special game mode. A gaming machine characterized by being set. 3. The special game mode is a bonus mode including a single bonus game having a higher probability of winning than the normal mode.
A continuous role mode including the role game continuously plural times, and a continuous role increase mode including the continuous role mode at least once, wherein the upper limit is 70% of the total number of game media that can be paid out. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein: 4. The special game mode is a continuous role mode in which a role game having a higher winning probability than the normal mode is continuously included a plurality of times, and a continuous role increase in which the continuous role mode is included at least once. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine includes at least one of the modes, and the upper limit is 60% or less of a total number of game media that can be obtained. 4. 5. A role mode comprising a single role game in which a game is performed in the normal mode and a predetermined condition is satisfied, the mode shifts to the continuous role mode, and the profit provision probability is higher than in the normal mode. A predetermined number of times, wherein the total number of supplied game media is subtracted from the total number of game media that can be paid out during the continuous accessory mode game period. A gaming machine wherein an upper limit is set for a net increase in the number of gaming media. 6. When the player plays a game in the normal mode and a predetermined condition is satisfied, the mode shifts to the continuous role increasing mode, in which the bonus is a single bonus game having a higher profit-giving probability than in the normal mode. A gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined number of consecutive occasions modes in which a game in the mode can be continuously executed a plurality of times, wherein the total number of game media that can be paid out during the game period of the continuous occasions increasing mode A gaming machine characterized in that an upper limit is set for a net increase in the number of game media that can be obtained, which is obtained by subtracting the total number of game media supplied from the number. 7. The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein an upper limit of a net increase number in the continuous accessory increase mode is set in a range of 400 to 500 pieces. 8. A game machine in which a game is started by supplying a predetermined number of game media, and the game media is paid out according to the result of the game, wherein the number of repetitions of the game is 400. A gaming machine characterized in that the total number of game media that can be paid out during the period is set to 1/3 times or more and 3 times or less of the total number of game media supplied for executing the game. 9. A game machine in which a game is started by supplying a predetermined number of game media, and the game media is paid out according to a result of the game, wherein the number of repetitions of the game reaches at least 17,500 times. A gaming machine characterized in that the total number of game media that can be paid out during a game period is set to 以上 or more and twice or less of the total number of game media supplied for executing a game. 10. A ratio control means for controlling a ratio of a total number of game media to be paid out according to a result of the game in the game period to a total number of game media inserted for execution of the game. 9. The system according to claim 8, wherein said ratio is converged within a predetermined range by ratio control means.
Or the gaming machine according to 9. 11. A counter for counting the total number of game media to be paid out as a result of the game in the predetermined number of game periods, and a payout in a special game mode performed during the predetermined number of game periods. A counter that counts the total number of game media; and a determination unit that determines whether to suppress payout of game media in the game in the special game mode based on the count value of each counter. The gaming machine according to claim 1. 12. A counter for counting the total number of game media paid out in the game in the special game mode, and suppressing the payout of game media in the game in the special game mode based on the count value of the counter. 2. A payout suppression determining means for determining whether or not the payment is made.
A gaming machine according to any one of claims 10 to 10. 13. A payout table having a smaller payout number is selected from a plurality of payout tables set from different payout numbers when the payout suppression determination means determines that payout of game media is to be suppressed. The gaming machine according to claim 11 or 12, wherein 14. A winning probability varying means for changing a winning probability of a game in the special game mode according to a result of the payout suppression determining means.
13. The gaming machine according to 1 or 12. 15. A payout suppressing means for slowing down a payout speed of a game medium which can be paid out in a game in the special game mode according to a result of the payout suppression determining means. Gaming machine. 16. The special game mode includes a single role mode having a higher probability of winning than a normal mode, a continuous role mode including a plurality of successive role games, and at least one continuous role mode. It is configured to include at least a continuous character mode of a included continuous character increase mode, wherein the continuous character mode is a plurality of continuous character modes in which at least one of the number of times of playing a character game or the maximum number of winnings is different. And a counter for counting the total number of game media paid out in the game in the continuous role mode is provided, and one continuous role mode is selected according to the count value of the counter. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein: 17. The special game mode includes a single role mode having a higher winning probability than a normal mode, a continuous role mode including a plurality of consecutive role games, and at least one continuous role mode. It is configured to include at least a continuous role mode of a continuous role increase mode included, wherein the continuous role mode includes a plurality of continuous sequences in which at least one of the number of games of the game other than the role game and the maximum winning number is different. In addition to being configured from the role mode, a counter for counting the total number of game media paid out in the game in the continuous role mode is provided, and one continuous role mode is selected according to the count value of the counter. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 3 to 8, wherein: 18. The special game mode includes a single role mode having a higher probability of winning than a normal mode, a continuous role mode including a plurality of successive role games, and at least one continuous role mode. It is configured to include at least the continuous role increase mode of the included continuous role increase mode, wherein the continuous role increase mode includes a plurality of continuous roles having at least one of the number of times of playing the role play and the maximum winning number different from each other. A counter for counting the total number of game media paid out in the game in the continuous bonus item increase mode, and one continuous bonus item mode is set in accordance with the count value of the counter. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is selected. 19. The special game mode includes a single role mode having a higher winning probability than a normal mode, a continuous role mode including a plurality of successive role games, and at least one continuous role mode. It is configured to include at least the continuous role increase mode of the included continuous role increase mode, wherein the continuous role increase mode includes a plurality of games different in at least one of the number of games or the maximum number of wins of games other than the role game. In addition to the continuous character increase mode,
A counter is provided for counting the total number of game media paid out in the game in the continuous bonus item increase mode, and one continuous bonus item increase mode is selected according to the count value of the counter. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 12. 20. The gaming machine according to claim 11, wherein when the count value of the counter reaches the upper limit, the payout of gaming media for winning is stopped. 21. A winning combination switching means for switching the winning combination to a different winning combination when a count value of the counter reaches the upper limit and a winning combination for shifting to the special game mode is won. 13. The gaming machine according to claim 11, wherein: 22. A means for starting a game by supplying a predetermined number of game media, a means for paying out game media according to a result of the game, and a means for paying out a game in a predetermined number of game periods. A predetermined ratio between the total number of game media and the total number of games that can be paid out in the special game mode performed during the predetermined number of game periods and in which the probability of giving a profit to the player is high. A program for causing a computer to function as means for converging within a range. 23. A storage medium storing the program according to claim 22 and readable by a computer.