JP2005143923A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine in which a period of reporting information capable of establishing the winning of a specified role is more diversified without damaging the expectations of a player. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine 1 is provided with a reporting period information deciding means for deciding one of two or more kinds of reporting period information stored in a reporting period information storage means on the basis of time measured by a timing means. In all of the two or more kinds of reporting period information, expectation values are almost the same. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn and a display window for displaying a part of the symbols on each reel to the player are provided. After each reel is rotated and stopped, the display window There is known a gaming machine that determines whether a winning is achieved or not based on a combination of displayed symbols. Among them, a so-called pachislot machine, which is provided with a stop button that can be operated by a player at a desired timing to stop the rotation of each reel, is gaining popularity.

  In general, there are a plurality of types of winnings established in this type of gaming machine. In order for these winnings to be established, an internal lottery will be won (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning”), and the internal winning type (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”). The condition is that the corresponding symbol combination is displayed in the display window. For this reason, the player is required to operate the stop button at an appropriate timing or the like. As described above, intervention of the player's operation technique in the game result is one element that is gaining popularity.

  Recently, as a gaming machine as described above, for example, a machine having a so-called assist function disclosed in Patent Document 1 below is provided.

With a gaming machine having this assist function, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, information that is advantageous to the player, such as a stop button operation method (for example, operation order or operation timing) in which a winning is established, is notified. Is. For example, for a specific internal winning combination (hereinafter referred to as a specific combination), a stop button operation order in which a winning is established and an operation order in which a winning is not established are determined, and the stop button operation order in which a winning is established is notified. There is one that generates a game period (hereinafter referred to as “auxiliary period”) (for example, Patent Document 1). In this way, the gameability is enhanced by making it possible for a player to easily win a specific role and giving him an opportunity to concentrate many profits.
JP 2003-210669 A

  However, in the gaming machine having the above-described conventional assist function, various elements related to the generation of the assist period are determined uniformly by using a lottery table with few types.

  Therefore, the present invention can make the period during which information capable of establishing a winning combination for a specific role is notified without diminishing the player's expectation.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the gaming machine according to claim 1, an internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination, an operating means to be operated by a player, and at least the internal winning combination determining means. A game result display means for displaying a game result in a mode based on the internal winning combination determined by the operation mode and an operation mode of the operation unit for which the operation has been performed, and a game result displayed by the game result display unit is a predetermined value. When the specific combination is determined as the internal winning combination by the game value adding means for adding a game value to the player, the time measuring means for measuring time, and the internal winning combination determination means, the game result An operation mode determination unit that determines information on an operation mode of the operation unit that permits display of a game result in a mode corresponding to the specific combination by the display unit, and a determination by the operation mode determination unit. A notification means for notifying information of an operation mode of the operation means that permits display of a game result in a mode corresponding to the specified combination, and a game result in a mode corresponding to the specific combination by the notification unit. The notification period information storage means for storing a plurality of types of notification period information related to a period for notifying information on the operation mode of the operation means permitted to be displayed, and the notification period based on the time measured by the timing means A notification period information determining means for determining any one of a plurality of types of notification period information stored in the information storage means, wherein the plurality of types of notification period information have substantially the same expected value. Yes.

  According to the gaming machine of claim 1, the operation of the operation means that is switched based on the time measured by the time measuring means and permits the game result to be displayed in a mode corresponding to the specific combination. There are provided a plurality of types of notification period information relating to the period for reporting the mode information. Thereby, it is possible to diversify the period for notifying the information on the operation mode that permits the display of the game result corresponding to the specific combination. In addition, since the expected values of the notification period information are substantially the same, the player's sense of expectation can be maintained regardless of the difference from the game value given to the player by the game value giving means.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to make the period during which the information permitting the winning of the specific combination is notified without diminishing the player's expectation.

  Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the embodiment, description will be made by adopting a slot machine having a so-called assist function.

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

  A panel display portion 2a as a substantially vertical surface is formed on the front surface (front door) of the cabinet 2 forming the entire gaming machine 1, and vertically long rectangular display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are provided at the center thereof. It is done.

  Three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided in a horizontal row behind the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R and inside the cabinet 2. Plural kinds of symbols are drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R can be observed through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is configured to be able to rotate at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute) in the vertical direction.

  In each of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are displayed on the upper, middle, and lower rows, and a total of nine symbols are displayed. A winning line serving as a reference for determining a winning is provided for the nine symbols displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. The winning line is provided with a top line 8b, a center line 8c and a bottom line 8d in the horizontal direction, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e in the oblique direction. These winning lines are respectively operated 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 slot 22, respectively. The book is activated. Which winning line is activated is displayed by lighting of BET lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c described later.

  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, and an information display unit 18 are provided. The 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c are turned on according to the number of medals used for one game (hereinafter referred to as “BET number”). The 1-BET lamp 9a is turned on when the BET number is “1” and one pay line is activated. The 2-BET lamp 9b is lit when the number of BETs is “2” and three pay lines are activated. The maximum BET lamp 9c is lit when the number of BETs is “3” and all (5) winning lines are activated. The information display unit 18 is composed of 7 segment LEDs, and displays the number of credited medals, the number of medals paid out at the time of winning, and the like.

  A horizontal pedestal 10 is formed below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, and a liquid crystal display device 5 is provided between the pedestal 10 and the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5 includes, for example, a winning allowance order (for example, “right middle left” that allows the winning of the small part of the bell in the auxiliary period to be described later when the winning of the small part of the bell is permitted. Etc.) and various images such as effects and advertisements related to the game are displayed.

  On the right side of the liquid crystal display device 5, a medal slot 22 is provided. On the left side of the liquid crystal display device 5, a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13 are provided. The 1-BET switch 11 bets one of the credited medals on the game by a single pressing operation, and the 2-BET switch 12 displays the credited medals by a single 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 out of the credited medals. A predetermined winning line is activated in accordance with the operation of these BET switches 11-13.

  A C / P switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal 10 to switch the credit / payout of medals obtained by the player in the game by a push button operation. By switching the C / P switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout exit 15 at the lower front, and the paid-out medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 16. Speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R are provided on the left and right above the medal receiving portion 16.

  A start lever 6 is attached to the right side of the C / P switch 14 so as to be rotatable within a predetermined angular range. When the start lever 6 is operated by the player, the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated, and the symbol variation display is started.

  Three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided at the center of the front surface of the pedestal 10 and below the liquid crystal display device 5, respectively. Yes.

  In the embodiment, the operation of the first stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R performed when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating is referred to as a “first operation”, and is performed after the “first operation”. The second operation is referred to as a “second operation”, and the third operation performed after the “second operation” is referred to as a “third operation”.

  Further, operating the left stop button 7L as “first operation” is referred to as “forward press”, and operating the center stop button 7C as “first operation” is referred to as “middle press”. Operating the right stop button 7R as “operation” is referred to as “reverse pressing”.

  In the embodiment, since three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are provided, there are “six types” of combinations of operation orders for the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. The left stop button 7L is abbreviated as “left”, the center stop button 7C as “middle”, and the right stop button 7R as “right”. When “6 types” of operation order is expressed, it is expressed using this. For example, when the left stop button 7L is operated as the “first operation”, the center stop button 7C is operated as the “second operation”, and the right stop button 7R is operated as the “third operation”, the operation order is changed to “left middle right”. ". In this case, the operation order of “six types” in the embodiment is represented as “left middle right”, “left / right middle”, “middle left / right”, “middle right left”, “right left middle”, and “right middle left”. be able to.

  FIG. 2 shows a symbol arrangement drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (more specifically, a reel sheet mounted along the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R). Each symbol is assigned a code number “00” to “20”, and is stored in a ROM 32 (FIG. 4) described later as a data table. As shown in FIG. 2, on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, "red 7 (design 91)", "blue 7 (design 92)", "BAR (design 93)", "bell (design 94) A symbol array composed of the symbols “watermelon (symbol 95)”, “cherry (symbol 96)”, and “Replay (symbol 97)” is depicted. The reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotationally driven so that the symbol arrangement moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the combination of symbols for winning a prize and the payout will be described for each gaming state. 3 is stored in a ROM 32 (FIG. 4), which will be described later, as a data table.

  The gaming state in the embodiment includes a general gaming state, a general gaming state during BB, and an RB gaming state. Since the details of the gaming state are the same as in the prior art, they are omitted. The transition of the gaming state is controlled by a main control circuit 71 (FIG. 4) described later.

  In the general gaming state, when three “red 7 (symbol 91)” or “blue 7 (symbol 92)” are arranged along one active line, a BB winning is established. When a BB winning is established, 15 medals are paid out and the game state shifts to a general game state during BB (so-called BB game start). Normally, in the general gaming state during the BB, the probability that the small winning combination and the RB are internally won is higher than that in the general gaming state.

  In the general game state, when three “BARs” are arranged along one active line, an RB winning is established. When an RB winning is established, 15 medals are paid out and a transition is made to the RB gaming state (so-called RB game start). In addition, in the BB general gaming state, when three “Replays” are arranged along one active line, an RB winning is established, 15 medals are paid out, and the RB gaming state is entered (RB game). The start of the).

  The RB gaming state is a gaming state in which three “Replays” are arranged along one active line by betting one medal and a winning of a JAC small role is established with high probability. When the winning of the JAC small role is established, 15 medals are paid out. The RB gaming state of the embodiment is terminated when the number of games executed in the RB gaming state reaches 12 times or when a JAC small role winning is established 8 times.

  Further, in the embodiment, the BB general game state ends at the same time as the end of the third RB game in the BB general game state, or the number of games executed in the BB general game state reaches 30 times.

  In the general game state, when three “Replay” s are arranged along one active line, a so-called replay winning is established. When a re-game winning is established, the same number of medals as the number of inserted medals are automatically inserted, so that the player can play the next game without consuming the medals.

  In the general game state or the general game state during BB, when three “watermelons” are arranged along one active line, a winning combination of a watermelon small role is established. When a prize for a watermelon small role is established, 12 medals are paid out.

  In the general gaming state or the general gaming state during the BB, when “cherry-ANY-ANY” is arranged along one active line, a winning of a small role of cherry is established. When the winning of the cherry small role is established, two medals are paid out. Here, “ANY” indicates that any symbol may be used.

  In the general gaming state or the general gaming state during BB, if three “bells” are arranged along one active line, a prize for a small part of the bell is established. When the prize for Bell's small role is established, 15 medals are paid out.

  4 is based on a main control circuit 71 for controlling the game processing operation in the gaming machine 1, a peripheral device (actuator) electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and a control command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. A circuit configuration including a liquid crystal display device 5 and a sub-control circuit 72 that controls the speakers 21L and 21R is shown.

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added with a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31 that performs a control operation according to a preset program (for example, FIGS. 14 to 18 described later), and a ROM 32 and a RAM 33 that are storage means.

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

  The ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30 stores the table shown in FIG. 3 used for winning determination, medal payout, and the like, and a probability lottery table used for determination of random number sampling performed each time the start lever 6 is operated (for example, described later). 6), a bell winning permission order determination table (for example, FIG. 7 to be described later) for determining a winning permission order when a bell small part is won internally, and a reel stop mode is determined according to the operation of the stop button. A stop table group (for example, FIGS. 8 to 10 described later), various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 72, and the like are stored. These commands include “demo display command”, “start command”, “all reel stop command”, “winning combination command”, and the like. Note that the sub-control circuit 72 does not transmit commands, information, or the like to the main control circuit 71, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub-control circuit 72. The RAM 33 temporarily stores various information necessary for executing the program.

  In the circuit of FIG. 4, as the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30, a BET lamp (1-BET lamp 9a, 2-BET lamp 9b, maximum BET lamp 9c) and an information display section 18, a hopper (including a drive unit for payout) 40 that stores medals and pays out a predetermined number of medals according to a command from the hopper drive circuit 41, and a stepping motor 49L that rotates the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. 49C and 49R.

  Furthermore, a motor drive circuit 39 that drives and controls the stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R, a hopper drive circuit 41 that drives and controls the hopper 40, a lamp drive circuit 45 that drives and controls the BET lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c, and the information display unit 18 A display unit driving circuit 48 that controls the driving of the CPU 31 is connected to the output unit 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 main input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 30 to generate a control command includes a start switch 6S, a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, a maximum BET switch 13, There are a C / P switch 14, a medal sensor 22S, a reel stop signal circuit 46, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51.

  The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6. The 1-BET switch 11, the 2-BET switch 12, and the maximum BET switch 13 detect the operation of each BET switch. The CPU 31 validates the pay lines 8a to 8e based on the detection results of the BET switches 11 to 13.

  The medal sensor 22S detects a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 22. The reel stop signal circuit 46 generates a stop signal in response to the operation of each stop button 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 each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 31.

  The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal for detecting the completion of the medal payout when the count value of the medal detection unit 40S reaches the designated number data.

  In the circuit of FIG. 4, the random number generator 36 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 37 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. Based on the random number sampled in this way and the probability lottery table (for example, FIG. 6) stored in the ROM 32, the internal winning combination is determined.

  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. From the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reset pulses are obtained every rotation, and these pulses are input to the CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. The count value of the drive pulse counted in the RAM 33 is cleared to “0” by the reset pulse thus obtained. As a result, the RAM 33 stores the count value corresponding to the rotational position within the range of one rotation for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  A symbol table is stored in the ROM 32 in order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R as described above with symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. In this symbol table, a code number that is sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R with reference to the rotation position where the reset pulse is generated, and a corresponding code number are provided. A symbol code indicating the displayed symbol is associated with the symbol.

  Further, in the ROM 32, a winning symbol combination table (for example, FIG. 3) is stored. In this winning symbol combination table, a winning symbol combination, a winning medal payout number, and a winning determination code representing the winning are associated with each other. The above winning symbol combination table is referred to when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped and when a winning search process is performed after all reels are stopped.

  When an internal winning is made by the lottery process based on the random number sampling, the CPU 31 sends the operation 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 stop table. Is sent to the motor drive circuit 39 to stop the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  If it becomes a stop mode indicating the winning of the winning combination in the internal, the CPU 31 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper driving circuit 41 and pays out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 40. At that time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 40, and when the count value reaches a designated number, a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU 31. Thereby, CPU31 stops the drive of the hopper 40 via the hopper drive circuit 41, and complete | finishes a medal payout process.

  FIG. 5 shows the configuration of the sub control circuit 72. The sub control circuit 72 performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 5 and sound output control from the speakers 21L and 21R based on a control command (command) from the main control circuit 71. In the embodiment, the sub control circuit 72 executes processing related to the generation and termination of the auxiliary period. The sub-control circuit 72 is configured on a circuit board different from the circuit board constituting the main control circuit 71, and includes a microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “sub-microcomputer”) 73 as a main component, and the liquid crystal display device 5. It comprises an image control circuit 81 as display control means, a sound source IC 78 for controlling the sound output from the speakers 21L and 21R, and a power amplifier 79 as an amplifier.

  The sub microcomputer 73 includes a sub CPU 74 that performs a control operation in accordance with a control command transmitted from the main control circuit 71, a program ROM 75 as storage means, a work RAM 76, and a calendar IC 90. The sub control circuit 72 does not include a clock pulse generation circuit, a frequency divider, a random number generator, and a sampling circuit, but is configured to execute random number sampling on the operation program of the sub CPU 74. The activation of the auxiliary period is determined by this random number sampling.

  The program ROM 75 stores a control program (for example, FIG. 19 to FIG. 23 described later) executed by the sub CPU 74, tables (for example, FIG. 11 to FIG. 13 to be described later), etc. for making a determination regarding the auxiliary period.

  The work RAM 76 is configured as a temporary storage unit when the sub CPU 74 executes the control program. The work RAM 76 stores a counter for storing information related to a determined auxiliary period, which will be described later, information on a bell winning permission order, which will be described later, and the like.

  The calendar IC 90 has a clock function and stores date data and time data. An operation unit 91 is connected to the sub CPU 74. When the operation unit 91 is operated, the date and time are set. In the embodiment, for example, setting of the closing time, setting of a time ("22:00") that triggers switching of tables (FIGS. 11 to 13) related to the later-described auxiliary period, or determination criteria for these times Standard time is set. The sub CPU 74 stores the date information and time information set based on the setting input signal transmitted from the operation unit 91 in the calendar IC 90. The date information and time information stored in the calendar IC 90 are to be backed up. The sub CPU 74 reads time information from the calendar IC 90 when selecting a table related to the auxiliary period (FIGS. 11 to 13), and determines whether or not a predetermined time has been reached.

  The image control circuit 81 includes an image control CPU 82, an image control work RAM 83, an image control program ROM 84, an image ROM 86, a video RAM 87, and an image control IC 88. The image control CPU 82 determines display contents on the liquid crystal display device 5 in accordance with the image control program stored in the image control program ROM 84 based on the parameters set by the sub microcomputer 73. The image control program ROM 84 stores an image control program related to display on the liquid crystal display device 5 and various selection tables. The image control work RAM 83 is configured as a temporary storage unit when the image control program is executed by the image control CPU 82. The image control IC 88 forms an image corresponding to the display content determined by the image control CPU 82 and outputs the image to the liquid crystal display device 5. The image ROM 86 stores dot data for forming an image. The video RAM 87 is configured as a temporary storage unit when the image control IC 88 forms an image.

  Next, the probability lottery table stored in the ROM 32 (FIG. 4) of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 6 shows a probability lottery table used when determining the internal winning combination. In this probability lottery table, when the random value extracted from the range of “0” to “16383” is a value within the range of “0” to “149”, the internal winning combination is determined as the watermelon small combination. . The probability that a watermelon miniature wins is “150/16384”. Further, when the random value is a value within the range of “150” to “13969”, the internal winning combination is determined to be a bell small combination. The probability that Bell's small role will win internally is “13820/16384”. This probability lottery table is configured such that the probability of internally winning the small part of the bell is the highest.

  In the embodiment, when the bell small role is elected internally, an operation order for permitting the winning of the bell small role (hereinafter referred to as “bell winning permission order”) and an operation order not permitting the winning of the bell small role are set. decide. The auxiliary period in the embodiment is a period for notifying the determined bell winning permission order. In the auxiliary period, when a small win of the bell is won internally, the player can easily win a prize by operating the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R in accordance with the notified winning permission order. The auxiliary period is basically composed of a plurality of continuing games. The number of games in which the auxiliary period continues is hereinafter referred to as “the number of auxiliary period games”. Further, a period other than the auxiliary period is hereinafter referred to as “normal period”.

  In the embodiment, when the internal winning combination is BB or out of play, the number of times the generation of the auxiliary period is permitted (hereinafter referred to as “the number of generated auxiliary periods”) is determined by lottery. In addition, when the determined number of auxiliary periods is “1” or more, the number of games until one auxiliary period is generated (hereinafter referred to as “number of auxiliary period latent games”) is determined by lottery. Here, a period in which the number of auxiliary period latent games is “1” or more is hereinafter referred to as “latent period”. Then, when the number of latent period latent games becomes “0”, the number of auxiliary period games is determined by lottery. An auxiliary period occurs when the determined number of auxiliary period games is “1” or more. In addition, when the number of auxiliary period games becomes “0”, one auxiliary period ends.

  Next, the bell winning permission order lottery table stored in the ROM 32 (FIG. 4) of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG. This table is used to determine a bell winning permission order in the case of winning a bell small role internally. The probability that each of the “six kinds of bell winning permission orders” is selected is “42/256” or “43/256”, which is substantially the same.

  Here, in the game in which the bell small role is won internally, the bell winning permission order is determined, and if the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are operated in the operation order that matches the determined bell winning permission order, A prize for a small role is established. In the auxiliary period, since the bell winning permission order is notified, the probability that the winning of the small part of the bell is achieved is assumed to be internally won on the assumption that the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R according to the notification. It is equal to the probability (“13820/16384”). On the other hand, since the bell winning permission order is not notified in the normal period, the determined winning permission order must be applied among the six winning permission orders. For this reason, the probability of winning a prize for Bell's small role is lower than the probability of winning internally (about 1/6).

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 8 to 10, a stop table used in the case where the winning combination of the bell stored in the ROM 32 (FIG. 4) of the main control circuit 71 is won internally will be described.

  The stop table shows stop operation positions and stop control positions of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. When the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are operated, the stop operation position is a symbol that is located on the center line 8c (specifically, the center of the symbol). Represents a code number of a symbol located above the center line 8c and closest to the center line 8c). The stop control position represents a code number of a symbol that is stopped and displayed at the position of the center line 8c when the rotation of the reel on which the stop operation has been performed is stopped. Here, in the embodiment, the maximum number of so-called sliding frames is “4 frames”. For example, when the right stop button 7R is operated when the “BAR (symbol 93)” of the code number “13” reaches the position of the center line 8c during the rotation of the right reel 3R, the code number “09” The right reel 3R can be controlled to stop so that "blue 7 (symbol 92)" of "" is stopped and displayed at the position of the center line 8c.

  FIG. 8 shows a bell winning permission stop table. This table is used to stop and control the reels 3L, 3C, 3R so that a winning combination is established when a bell small combination is won internally. In the table shown in FIG. 8, stop control is performed so that three “bells” are arranged along the top line 8b in accordance with the operation timing of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R of the player. Further, the table shown in FIG. 8 is used when the player's operation order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R matches the determined bell winning permission order.

  In FIG. 8, the stop control position of the left reel 3L is one of the code numbers “00”, “04”, “09”, “12”, or “17”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol one above the symbols corresponding to these is “bell”.

  In FIG. 8, the stop control position of the central reel 3C is one of the code numbers “02”, “07”, “11”, “16”, or “19”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol one above the symbols corresponding to these is “bell”.

  In FIG. 8, the stop control position of the right reel 3R is one of the code numbers “03”, “06”, “11”, “15”, or “19”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol one above the symbols corresponding to these is “bell”.

  As described above, when the bell winning permission stop table shown in FIG. 8 is used for stop control of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, three “bells” are stopped along the top line 8b. Displayed and the winning of the small role of Bell is established.

  FIG. 9 shows a bell sequential pressing / middle pressing winning disapproval stop table. This table is used to stop and control the reels 3L, 3C, 3R so that a winning combination is not established in the case where an internal winning is performed for the small part of the bell.

  In FIG. 9, the stop control position of the right reel 3R is one of the code numbers “02”, “05”, “10”, “14”, or “18”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol corresponding to these is “bell”, and there is no “bell” in the symbol one above these symbols. That is, on the right reel 3R, “bell” is stopped and displayed at the position of the center line 8c. Here, the stop control positions for the stop operation positions of the left reel 3L and the center reel 3C are the same as those shown in FIG. That is, in the left reel 3L and the center reel 3C, “bell” is displayed at the position of the top line 8b.

  As described above, when the bell sequential push / intermediate push prize disapproval stop table shown in FIG. 9 is used for stop control of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, the “bell” is moved along the position of the top line 8b. Since no three bells are lined up and three “bells” are not lined up on other active lines, the winning of the small role of the bell will not be established.

  FIG. 10 shows a bell reverse push-in winning disapproval stop table. This table is used to stop and control the reels 3L, 3C, 3R so that a winning combination is not established in the case where an internal winning is performed for the small part of the bell.

  In FIG. 10, the stop control position of the left reel 3L is one of the code numbers “01”, “05”, “10”, “13”, or “18”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, “bell” does not exist in the symbol one symbol above the symbol corresponding to these symbols. That is, in the right reel 3R, “bell” is not stopped and displayed at the position of the top line 8b. Here, the stop control position with respect to the stop operation position of the center reel 3C and the right reel 3R is the same as that shown in FIG. That is, in the center reel 3C and the right reel 3R, “bell” is displayed at the position of the top line 8b.

  As described above, when the bell reverse push-in winning disapproval stop table shown in FIG. 10 is used for stop control of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, three “bells” are provided along the position of the top line 8b. Since there is no line, and there are no three “bells” on the other active lines, the winning of the small part of the bell will not be established.

  Next, a table stored in the program ROM 75 (FIG. 5) of the sub-control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 11 shows an auxiliary period game number lottery table. This table is used to determine the number of auxiliary period games.

  The number of auxiliary period games indicates the number of games in which the generated auxiliary period continues for each occurrence of the auxiliary period. The number of assisting period games is determined when an assisting period occurs (when the number of assisting period latent games described later becomes “0”). The number of assisting period games indicates the number of games in which the assisting period that is generated continues. The greater the number of games, the longer the assisting period lasts. For this reason, the number of times the bell winning permission order is notified increases, and the possibility that the player can acquire many medals increases.

  In the auxiliary period game number lottery table shown in FIG. 11, a plurality of types of auxiliary period game numbers are provided. In addition, a random number range to be won is assigned to each number of auxiliary period games. Then, random numbers are extracted from the range of “0 to 99”, and the number of auxiliary period games is determined based on the extracted random number value. In addition, when the “0” game is determined as the number of auxiliary period games, the bell winning permission order is not notified.

  In the embodiment, as the auxiliary period game number lottery table, “two types” of the auxiliary period game number lottery table A shown in FIG. 11 (1) and the auxiliary period game number lottery table B shown in FIG. 11 (2) are provided. ing. This “two types” table is configured such that the maximum number of auxiliary period games to be determined is different.

  In the embodiment, a table to be used is selected based on a predetermined time (for example, “22:00”). Specifically, in a game whose time is earlier than “22:00”, the auxiliary period game number lottery table A shown in FIG. In addition, in a game whose time is “22:00” or later, an auxiliary period game number lottery table B shown in FIG. 11 (2) is selected.

  The auxiliary period game number lottery table A shown in FIG. 11A is a table used in a game whose time is earlier than “22:00”. In this table, the number of auxiliary period games includes “0” game, “10” game, “30” game, “50” game, “100” game, “300” game, “500” game, and “1000” game. Is provided. The lottery values are “50”, “30”, “10”, “6”, “1”, “1”, “1” and “1”, respectively. The larger the lottery value, the higher the probability of being determined. Further, the maximum number of auxiliary period games determined in this table is “1000” games.

  The auxiliary period game number lottery table B shown in FIG. 11 (2) is a table used in a game whose time is “22:00” or later. In this table, “0” game, “10” game, “30” game, “50” game, and “100” game are provided as the number of auxiliary period games. Each lottery value is “1”, “50”, “30”, “10”, and “9”. The larger the lottery value, the higher the probability of being determined. Further, the maximum number of auxiliary period games determined in this table is “100” games. That is, in the table shown in FIG. 11 (2), the number of auxiliary period games may be determined to be smaller than that in the table shown in FIG. 11 (1).

  In addition, when FIG. 11 (1) or (2) is used, the expected value “K1” of the number of auxiliary period games to be determined is Σ {(number of determined auxiliary period games) × (each determined Sub-period game number determination probability)}. Based on this, the expected value of the number of auxiliary period games when the table shown in FIG. 11A is used is “28” games. On the other hand, the expected value of the number of auxiliary period games when the table shown in FIG. 11B is used is “28” games. That is, the expected value of the number of auxiliary period games is the same in the table A shown in FIG. 11 (1) and the table B shown in FIG. 11 (2). By configuring in this way, it is possible to configure the table so that the maximum number of auxiliary period games to be determined is different while making the degree of advantage for the player equal, and each table has a different personality. It has become.

  For example, in the table A shown in FIG. 11A, there is a higher possibility that the “0” game is selected than in the table B shown in FIG. Further, in the table A shown in FIG. 11A, the possibility that the “0” game is selected is the highest compared to the number of other games. Further, in the table A shown in FIG. 11 (1), unlike the table B shown in FIG. 11 (2), “300” games or more may be selected. Thus, in the table A shown in FIG. 11 (1), “300” or more games may be selected as the number of auxiliary period games compared to the table B shown in FIG. 11 (2). “The game is likely to be selected (1/2 of the total). Therefore, table A is highly likely not to continue the assistance period at all, but if the assistance period continues, a game in which the number of assistance period games that last longer than table B may be selected can be provided. It has a configuration.

  On the other hand, in the table B shown in FIG. 11 (2), the possibility that the “0” game is selected is extremely low compared with the number of other games, and compared with the table A shown in FIG. 11 (1). Is also low. In Table B shown in FIG. 11 (2), the possibility that the “10” game is selected is the highest compared to the number of other games. Further, in the table B shown in FIG. 11 (2), unlike the table A shown in FIG. 11 (1), the maximum number of games to be selected is “100” games, and “300” games or more may be selected. There is no. Thus, in Table B shown in FIG. 11 (2), “300” games or more are not selected as the number of auxiliary period games compared to Table A shown in FIG. 11 (1), but “0” games are selected. Is less likely to be That is, the table B is configured to provide a game with a high possibility that the auxiliary period will continue although the maximum number of auxiliary period games to be selected is small.

  The determined number of auxiliary period games is set in a counter for storing information on the number of auxiliary period games (hereinafter referred to as “auxiliary period game number counter”). The auxiliary period game number counter is stored in the work RAM 76 of the sub control circuit 72.

  FIG. 12 shows an auxiliary period occurrence number lottery table. This table is used to determine the number of sub-periods generated when the internal winning combination is BB or when the internal winning combination is disappointing.

  The number of auxiliary period occurrences indicates the number of times that an auxiliary period can occur. An assistance period is generated based on the determined number of assistance periods. Further, the number of auxiliary period games described above is determined every time an auxiliary period occurs. The number of auxiliary period occurrences indicates the number of times that an auxiliary period can occur, and the larger the number, the more auxiliary periods can occur. For this reason, the number of times the bell winning permission order is notified increases, and the possibility that the player can acquire many medals increases.

  In the auxiliary period occurrence number lottery table shown in FIG. 12, a plurality of types of auxiliary period occurrence numbers are provided. In addition, a random number range to be won is assigned to each sub-period occurrence number. Then, random numbers are extracted from the range of “0 to 99”, and the number of auxiliary period occurrences is determined based on the extracted random number values.

  In the embodiment, “two types” of the auxiliary period occurrence number lottery table A shown in FIG. 12A and the auxiliary period occurrence number lottery table B shown in FIG. . This “two types” auxiliary period occurrence number lottery table is configured such that the upper limit (maximum number) of the determined auxiliary period occurrence numbers is different. In the embodiment, a table to be used is selected based on a predetermined time (for example, “22:00”). Specifically, in a game whose time is earlier than “22:00”, the auxiliary period occurrence number lottery table A shown in FIG. In addition, in a game whose time is “22:00” or later, an auxiliary period occurrence number lottery table B shown in FIG. 12 (2) is selected.

  The auxiliary period occurrence number lottery table A shown in FIG. 12A is a table used in a game whose time is earlier than “22:00”. In this table, “0” times, “1” times, “3” times, “5” times, “10” times, and “30” times are provided as the number of auxiliary period occurrences. Each lottery value is “50”, “30”, “10”, “6”, “2” and “2”. The larger the lottery value, the higher the probability of being determined. The maximum number of auxiliary period occurrences determined in this table is “30” times.

  The auxiliary period occurrence number lottery table B shown in FIG. 12 (2) is a table used in a game whose time is “22:00” or later. In this table, “0” times, “1” times, “3” times, and “5” times are provided as the number of auxiliary period occurrences. Each lottery value is “14”, “50”, “30” and “6”. The larger the lottery value, the higher the probability of being determined. The maximum number of auxiliary period occurrences determined in this table is “5” times. That is, the table B shown in FIG. 12 (2) has a configuration in which the number of auxiliary period occurrences may be determined less than the table A shown in FIG. 12 (1).

  In addition, when FIG. 12 (1) or (2) is used, the expected value “K1” of the determined number of auxiliary periods is Σ {(number of determined auxiliary periods generated) × (each determined number Sub-period occurrence number determination probability)}. Based on this, the expected value of the number of auxiliary period occurrences when the table A shown in FIG. 12A is used is “1.7” times. On the other hand, when the table B shown in FIG. 12 (2) is used, the expected value of the number of auxiliary periods generated is “1.7” times. That is, the expected value of the number of auxiliary period occurrences is the same in the table A shown in FIG. 12 (1) and the table B shown in FIG. 12 (2). By configuring in this way, it is possible to configure the maximum number of auxiliary period occurrences determined to be different while equalizing the degree of advantage for the player, and to be configured as a table with different personalities. It has become.

  For example, in the table A shown in FIG. 12 (1), “0” times are more likely to be selected than in the table B shown in FIG. 12 (2). Further, in the table A shown in FIG. 12A, the possibility of selecting “0” times is the highest compared to the number of other occurrences. Also, in the table A shown in FIG. 12 (1), unlike the table B shown in FIG. 12 (2), “10” times or more may be selected. As described above, in the table A shown in FIG. 12A, “10” times or more may be selected as the auxiliary period occurrence number compared with the table B shown in FIG. “The number of times is likely to be selected (1/2 of the total). Therefore, the table A has a high possibility that no auxiliary period will occur. However, when the auxiliary period occurs, the auxiliary period may occur more than the table B.

  On the other hand, in the table B shown in FIG. 12 (2), the possibility of selecting “0” times is lower than that in the table A shown in FIG. 12 (1). Further, in the table B shown in FIG. 12A, the possibility of selecting “10” times is the highest compared to the number of other occurrences. Also, in the table B shown in FIG. 12 (2), unlike the table A shown in FIG. 12 (1), the maximum number of occurrences to be selected is “5” times, and “10” times or more may be selected. There is no. Thus, in Table B shown in FIG. 12 (2), “10” times or more are not selected as the number of auxiliary period occurrences compared to Table A shown in FIG. 12 (1), but “0” times are selected. Is less likely to be In other words, the table B is configured to provide a game with a higher possibility of occurrence of an auxiliary period, although the maximum number of auxiliary period occurrences selected is smaller than that of the table A.

  The determined number of auxiliary period occurrences is set in a counter for storing information on the number of auxiliary period occurrences (hereinafter referred to as “auxiliary period occurrence number counter”). The auxiliary period occurrence number counter is stored in the work RAM 76 of the sub control circuit 72.

  FIG. 13 shows an auxiliary period latent game number lottery table. This table is used to determine the number of assistance period latent games when the number of assistance period occurrences is “1” or more.

  The number of assistance period latent games indicates the number of games until one assistance period is generated. The incubation period (a period in which the number of assistance period incubation games is “1” or more) is a period in which no assistance period is generated, and the bell winning permission order is not notified. Then, when the number of latent period latent games becomes “0”, the latent period ends. When the incubation period ends, the aforementioned number of assistance period games is drawn, and an assistance period occurs. In addition, when one assist period ends, if the number of assist period occurrences is “1” or more, the number of assist period latent games until the next assist period is generated is drawn. Further, the number of assistance period latent games indicates the number of games until the assistance period is generated, and the larger the number of games, the more waiting for the assistance period to occur.

  In the auxiliary period latent game number lottery table shown in FIG. 13, a plurality of types of auxiliary period latent game numbers are provided. In addition, a random number range to be won is assigned to each auxiliary period latent game number. Then, random numbers are extracted from the range of “0 to 99”, and the number of auxiliary period latent games is determined based on the extracted random number value.

  In the embodiment, “two types” of the auxiliary period latent game number lottery table A shown in FIG. 13 (1) and the auxiliary period latent game number lottery table B shown in FIG. 13 (2) are used as the auxiliary period latent game number lottery table. Provided. The “two types” auxiliary period latent game number lottery tables are configured such that the upper limit (maximum number) of the determined number of auxiliary period latent games is different. In the embodiment, a table to be used is selected based on a predetermined time (for example, “22:00”). Specifically, in a game whose time is earlier than “22:00”, the auxiliary period latent game number lottery table A shown in FIG. 13A is selected. Further, in a game whose time is “22:00” or later, the auxiliary period latent game number lottery table B shown in FIG. 13 (2) is selected.

  The auxiliary period latent game number lottery table A shown in FIG. 13A is a table used in a game whose time is earlier than “22:00”. In this table, “0” game, “5” game, “10” game, “30” game and “50” game are provided as the number of auxiliary period latent games. Each lottery value is “50”, “30”, “10”, “5”, and “5”. The larger the lottery value, the higher the probability of being determined. The maximum number of auxiliary period latent games determined in this table is “50” games.

  The auxiliary period latent game number lottery table B shown in FIG. 13 (2) is a table used in a game whose time is “22:00” or later. In this table, “0” game, “5” game, and “10” game are provided as the number of auxiliary period latent games. Each lottery value is “10”, “50” and “40”. The larger the lottery value, the higher the probability of being determined. Further, the maximum number of auxiliary period latent games determined in this table is “10” games. That is, the table shown in FIG. 13 (2) has a configuration in which the number of auxiliary period latent games may be determined smaller than that in the table shown in FIG. 13 (1).

  In addition, when FIG. 13 (1) or (2) is used, the expected value “K1” of the number of auxiliary period latent games determined is Σ {(number of determined auxiliary period latent games) × (determined Determination probability of each latent game number)}. Based on this, the expected value of the auxiliary period occurrence number when the table shown in FIG. 13A is used is the “6.5” game. On the other hand, the expected value of the number of auxiliary period latent games when the table shown in FIG. 13B is used is the “6.5” game. That is, the expected value of the number of auxiliary period latent games is the same in the table A shown in FIG. 13A and the table B shown in FIG. By configuring in this way, it is possible to configure the table so that the maximum number of auxiliary period latent games to be determined is different while the degree of advantage for the player is equal, and each table has a different personality. It has become.

  For example, in the table A shown in FIG. 13A, the “0” game is more likely to be selected than in the table B shown in FIG. In the table A shown in FIG. 13A, the possibility that the “0” game is selected is the highest compared to the number of other games (the whole “1/2”). Further, in the table A shown in FIG. 13 (1), unlike the table B shown in FIG. 13 (2), “30” games or more may be selected. Thus, in table A shown in FIG. 13 (1), “30” or more games may be selected as the number of auxiliary period latent games compared to table B shown in FIG. 13 (2). There is a high probability that a 0 ”game will be selected (1/2 of the total). Accordingly, the table A is configured to provide a game that may last longer than the table B when the incubation period continues, although the incubation period may not continue at all.

  On the other hand, in the table B shown in FIG. 13 (2), the possibility that the “0” game is selected is the lowest compared with the number of other games, and compared with the table A shown in FIG. 13 (1). Low. In Table B shown in FIG. 13B, the possibility that the number of “5” games is selected is the highest compared to the number of other games. Also, in the table B shown in FIG. 13 (2), unlike the table A shown in FIG. 13 (1), the number of auxiliary period latent games to be selected is “10” games, and “30” games or more are selected. There is no possibility. In this way, the table B shown in FIG. 13 (2) does not select “10” games or more as the number of auxiliary period latent games compared to the table A shown in FIG. 13 (1). Less likely to be selected. That is, the table B is configured to provide a game in which the incubation period may be shorter than the table A, although it is unlikely that the incubation period will not continue at all.

  The determined number of auxiliary period latent games is set in a counter for storing information on the number of auxiliary period latent games (hereinafter referred to as “auxiliary period latent game number counter”). The auxiliary period latent game number counter is stored in the work RAM 76 of the sub control circuit 72.

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

  First, the CPU 31 performs initialization at the start of the game (step S1). Specifically, initialization of the storage contents of the RAM 33, initialization of communication data, and the like are performed. Subsequently, the predetermined stored contents of the RAM 33 at the end of the game are erased (step S2). Specifically, the data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used for the previous game is erased, the parameters necessary for the next game are written in the write area of the RAM 33, the start address of the sequence program of the next game is specified, etc. I do.

  Next, it is determined whether or not “30 seconds” have elapsed since the end of the previous game, that is, after all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R stopped (step S3). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S4, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S5. In step S4, a “demo display command” for requesting the display of “demo image” is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S5.

  In step S5, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a request for automatic medal insertion, that is, whether or not a re-game win has been established in the previous game. If this determination is “YES”, medals for the insertion request are automatically inserted (step S6), and the process proceeds to step S8. When the determination in step S5 is “NO”, it is determined whether or not there is an input from the medal sensor 22S or the BET switches 11 to 13 (step S7). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S8, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S3.

  In step S8, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S9, and if “NO”, step S8 is repeated. In step S9, it is determined whether or not “4.1 seconds” have elapsed since the previous game started. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S11, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S10. In step S10, "game start waiting time digestion process" is performed, and the process proceeds to step S11. Specifically, a process of invalidating an input based on an operation for starting the game of the player is performed until “4.1 seconds” have elapsed since the start of the previous game.

  In step S11, the CPU 31 performs reel rotation processing, extracts a random number for lottery generated by the random number generator 36 by the sampling circuit 37 (step S12), and sets a one-game monitoring timer (step S13). The random numbers extracted in the process of step S12 are used in the probability lottery process described later. The one-game monitoring timer in the process of step S13 includes an automatic stop timer for automatically stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R regardless of the player's operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R.

  Next, in step S14 of FIG. 15, the CPU 31 performs a probability lottery process for determining an internal winning combination, and proceeds to step S15. Specifically, based on the probability lottery table, it is determined whether or not the random number range of the winning type belongs to the random number range extracted in step S12, and the corresponding flag is turned on. In step S15, the CPU 31 selects a stop table group for realizing the winning of the internal winning combination based on the internal winning combination and gaming state, and determines one stop table from the stop table group by lottery. To do.

  Next, in step S16, the CPU 31 performs bell winning permission order determination processing for determining the bell winning permission order when the internal winning combination is a bell small role. Specifically, it is determined whether the random number value extracted from the range of “0” to “255” belongs to which random number range of the winning permission order based on the bell winning permission order lottery table shown in FIG. And turn on the corresponding flag. Subsequently, a command (start command) transmission process at the start of the game is performed (step S17). Specifically, a start command including information on an internal winning combination (including a loss), information on a bell winning permission order, information on a gaming state, and the like is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button is “ON” (step S18). Specifically, it is determined whether any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R has been operated. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S20, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S19. In step S19, it is determined whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is “0”. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S20, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S18.

  In step S20, the CPU 31 performs a sliding frame number determination process (FIG. 17 described later) for determining the number of sliding frames. Subsequently, the corresponding reel is rotated by the determined number of sliding frames and then stopped (step S21). Next, it is determined whether or not all reels have been stopped (step S22). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S23, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S18. In step S23, an all-reel stop command including information on the operation order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R by the player is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S24 in FIG.

  In step S24 of FIG. 16, the CPU 31 performs a winning search. Specifically, the winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “winning combination”) is identified based on the stop mode of the symbols stopped and displayed on the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, and the winning combination corresponding to the identified winning combination is determined. Set the flag. In the winning search, a winning combination is identified based on a code number of symbols arranged along the center line 8c and a winning determination table. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the winning flag is normal (step S25). If this determination is “NO”, an illegal error is displayed (step S26). In this case, the game is canceled. If the determination in step S25 is “YES”, a winning combination command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 (step S27), and the process proceeds to step S28. The winning combination command includes a result of winning search, that is, information such as success / failure of winning, type of winning combination, and the like. In step S28, medals are credited or paid out according to the winning combination.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the general gaming state during BB or the RB gaming state (step S29). If this determination is “NO”, the process proceeds to step S33, and if “YES”, the process proceeds to step S30. In step S30, a BB game number or RB game number check process is performed. In this game number check process, in the BB general game state, the number of times of transition to the RB game state, the number of games in the BB general game state, the number of wins in the RB game state, and the number of games in the RB game state And a transition between the general gaming state during BB and the RB gaming state is performed.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not it is the end of BB or RB (step S31). Specifically, it is determined whether the number of wins in the third RB gaming state is 8 or the total number of games is 12 or whether the total number of games in the general gaming state during BB is 30. . If the determination in step S31 is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S32. If “NO”, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In step S32, processing at the end of BB or RB is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. Specifically, the predetermined stored contents of the RAM 33 at the end of BB or RB are cleared.

  Next, when the determination in the above-described step S29 is “NO”, a BB / RB winning check process is performed (step S33), and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  Next, the sliding frame number determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is a bell small combination (step S41). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S42, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S43. In step S42, a bell sliding frame number determination process described later with reference to FIG. 18 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S21 in FIG. In step S43, the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the internal winning combination, the stop operation position, etc., and the process proceeds to step S21 in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 18, the bell sliding frame number determination process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R in step S18 of FIG. 15 is the first operation (step S51). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S52, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S57. In step S52, it is determined whether or not there is a possibility of winning a prize for the small role of the bell based on the bell winning permission order determined in step S16 of FIG. 15 and the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R on which the first operation is performed. Determine. For example, if “left middle right” is selected as the bell winning permission order, and the left stop button 7L is operated as the first operation, the determination in step S52 is “YES”. On the other hand, when the center stop button 7C or the right stop button 7R is operated as the first operation, the determination in step S52 is “NO”. If the determination in step S52 is “YES”, the process moves to step S53, and if “NO”, the process moves to step S54.

  In step S53, the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the bell winning permission stop table (FIG. 8), the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the operated stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, and the stop operation position. For example, referring to FIG. 8, when the left stop button 7L is operated and the stop operation position is “04”, the number of sliding symbols is determined to be “4”. Here, the stop control is performed using the bell winning permission stop table because the determination in step S52 is “YES” and there is a possibility that the winning of the small role of the bell is established. Note that the success or failure of winning the bell small role is confirmed when the second operation is performed. Therefore, after step S53, the bell winning disapproval stop table (FIGS. 9 and 10) may be used. After this processing, the process proceeds to step S21 in FIG.

  In step S54, it is determined whether or not forward pressing or middle pressing has been performed by the first operation. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S55, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S56. In step S55, the number of sliding frames is determined based on the bell sequential pressing / medium pressing winning disapproval stop table (FIG. 9), the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the operated stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, and the stop operation position. The process proceeds to step S21 in FIG. In step S56, the number of sliding symbols is determined on the basis of the bell reverse push-off winning disapproval stop table (FIG. 10), the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the operated stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, and the stop operation position. Then, the process proceeds to step S21 in FIG.

  If the operation in step S18 in FIG. 15 is not the first operation (the determination in step S51 is “NO”), that is, in the case of the second operation or the third operation, in step S57, the winning of the small part of the bell is confirmed. Determine whether you are doing. The case where the winning of the small role of the bell has been confirmed is “YES” in the step S52, and the bell winning permission order is “left middle right” and “right middle left” as the second operation. When the center stop button 7C is operated, the bell winning permission order is “left / right middle”, “middle right / left”, and when the right stop button 7R is operated as the second operation, or the bell winning permission order is “middle” This is a case where the left stop button 7L is operated as the second operation in “left and right” and “middle right and left”. If the determination in step S57 is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S53, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S54.

  Next, the control operation of the sub CPU 74 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to the main flowchart for the sub control circuit shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not a start command has been received (step S101). The start command includes information such as internal winning combination information, bell winning permission order information, gaming state information, and the like. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S102, and if “NO”, step S101 is repeated.

  When the start command is received (“YES” in step S101), the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not the general gaming state is set (step S102). In this process, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the general gaming state based on the gaming state information included in the start command. If this determination is “YES”, that is, if the game state is the general game state, the process proceeds to step S101. If “NO”, that is, if the game state is not the general game state, the process proceeds to step S103.

  If the gaming state is not the general gaming state (“NO” in step S102), an auxiliary period occurrence number lottery process (FIG. 20 to be described later) for determining an auxiliary period occurrence number indicating the number of times that the auxiliary period can occur is performed. Perform (step S103), and move to step S104. In step S104, an auxiliary period latent game number lottery process (FIG. 21 described later) for determining an auxiliary period latent game number indicating the number of games until one auxiliary period occurs is performed, and the process proceeds to step S105. In step S105, an auxiliary period game number lottery process (FIG. 22 described later) for determining the number of auxiliary period games, which is the number of games for which one auxiliary period continues, is performed, and the process proceeds to step S106. In step S106, an auxiliary period execution process (FIG. 23 described later) for informing the bell winning permission order in the auxiliary period is performed, and the process proceeds to step S101.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 20, the auxiliary period occurrence number lottery process performed in step S103 of FIG. 19 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is BB (step S121). That is, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination information included in the start command received in step S101 in FIG. 19 is information indicating BB. If this determination is “YES”, that is, if the internal winning combination is BB, the process proceeds to step S123. If “NO”, that is, if the internal winning combination is not BB, the process proceeds to step S122.

  If the internal winning combination is not BB (“NO” in step S121), it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is lost (step S122). That is, it is determined whether or not the information on the internal winning combination included in the start command received in step S101 in FIG. If this determination is “YES”, that is, if the internal winning combination is out of play, the process proceeds to step S123. If “NO”, that is, if the internal winning combination is not out of position, the process proceeds to step S104 in FIG. Move.

  Next, when the internal winning combination is BB (“YES” in step S121) or when the internal winning combination is off (“YES” in step S121), it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has been reached. (Step S123). Specifically, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not the time information of the calendar IC 90 indicates a time after “22:00”. If this determination is “NO”, that is, if the time is before “22:00”, the process proceeds to step S124. If “YES”, that is, if the time is “22:00” or later, step S124 is performed. The process moves to S125.

  When the time is before “22:00” (“NO” in step S123), the random number value extracted from the range of “0” to “99”, the auxiliary period occurrence number lottery table A (FIG. 12 (1 )) Based on the number of sub-periods generated (step S124), and the process proceeds to step S126.

  On the other hand, if the time is after “22:00” (“YES” in step S123), the random number value extracted from the range of “0” to “99”, the auxiliary period game number lottery table B (FIG. 12 ( 2)), the number of auxiliary period occurrences is drawn (step S125), and the process proceeds to step S126.

  In step S 126, the number of auxiliary period occurrences determined by the lottery in step S 124 or step S 125 is set in the auxiliary period occurrence number counter positioned in the work RAM 76. After this processing, the process proceeds to step S104 in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 21, the auxiliary period latent game number lottery process performed in step S104 of FIG. 19 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not the number of assistance period games is “1” or more, that is, whether or not the assistance period is currently in progress (step S131). If this determination is “NO”, that is, if it is not during the auxiliary period, the process proceeds to step S132. If “YES”, that is, if it is during the auxiliary period, the number of auxiliary period latent games is not determined. The process proceeds to step S105.

  If it is not during the auxiliary period (“NO” in step S131), it is determined whether or not the number of auxiliary period latent games is “1” or more, that is, whether or not the current period is the latent period (step S132). . If this determination is “NO”, that is, if the incubation period has ended or is in the normal period, the process proceeds to step S133. If “YES”, that is, if it is in the incubation period, the number of auxiliary period latent games is Without moving to step S105 in FIG.

  If the incubation period has ended or is in the normal period (“NO” in step S132), whether the number of auxiliary periods generated is “1” or more, that is, whether it is permitted to generate an auxiliary period It is determined whether or not (step S133). If this determination is “YES”, that is, if the number of occurrences of the auxiliary period is “1” or more, the process proceeds to step S134. If “NO”, that is, if the number of occurrences of the auxiliary period is “0”, The process proceeds to step S105 in FIG. 19 without determining the number of period latent games.

  If the number of auxiliary period occurrences is “1” or more (“YES” in step S133), it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has been reached (step S134). Specifically, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not the time information of the calendar IC 90 indicates a time after “22:00”. If this determination is “NO”, that is, if the time is before “22:00”, the process proceeds to step S135. If “YES”, that is, if the time is after “22:00”, step S135 is performed. The process moves to S136.

  When the time is before “22:00” (“NO” in step S134), the random number value extracted from the range of “0” to “99”, the auxiliary period latent game number lottery table A (FIG. 13 ( Based on 1)), the number of assistance period latent games is drawn (step S135), and the process proceeds to step S137.

  On the other hand, when the time is after “22:00” (“YES” in step S134), the random number value extracted from the range of “0” to “99”, the auxiliary period latent game number lottery table B (FIG. 13). Based on (2)), the number of assistance period latent games is drawn (step S136), and the process proceeds to step S137.

  In step S137, the number of auxiliary period latent games determined by the lottery in step S135 or step S136 is set in the auxiliary period latent game number counter positioned in the work RAM 76, and the process proceeds to step S105 in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 22, the auxiliary period game number lottery process performed in step S105 of FIG. 19 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not the number of assistance period games is “1” or more, that is, whether or not the assistance period is currently in progress (step S141). If this determination is “NO”, that is, if it is not during the assisting period, the process proceeds to step S142. If “YES”, that is, if it is during the assisting period, the number of assisting period games is not determined. The process moves to step S106.

  If it is not during the auxiliary period (“NO” in step S141), it is determined whether or not the number of generated auxiliary periods is “1” or more, that is, whether or not the generation of the auxiliary period is permitted (step). S142). If this determination is “YES”, that is, if the number of occurrences of the auxiliary period is “1” or more, the process proceeds to step S143. If “NO”, that is, if the number of occurrences of the auxiliary period is “0”, It moves to step S106 of FIG. 19 without determining the number of period games.

  If the number of assistance period games is “1” or more (“YES” in step S142), it is determined whether or not the number of assistance period latent games is “1” or more, that is, whether or not the present period is in the incubation period. A determination is made (step S143). If this determination is “NO”, that is, during the latent period, the number of auxiliary period latent games is decremented by “1” without determining the number of auxiliary period games (step S144), and the process proceeds to step S106 of FIG. Move. On the other hand, if “YES”, that is, if the incubation period is ended, the process proceeds to step S145.

  If the incubation period has ended ("YES" in step S143), it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has been reached (step S145). Specifically, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not the time information of the calendar IC 90 indicates a time after “22:00”. If this determination is “NO”, that is, if the time is before “22:00”, the process proceeds to step S146. If “YES”, that is, if the time is “22:00” or later, step S146 is performed. The process moves to S147.

  When the time is before “22:00” (“NO” in step S145), the random number value extracted from the range of “0” to “99”, the auxiliary period game number lottery table A (FIG. 11 (1)) )) Based on the number of assistance period games (step S146), and proceeds to step S148.

  On the other hand, when the time is after “22:00” (“YES” in step S145), the random number value extracted from the range of “0” to “99” and the auxiliary period game number lottery table B (FIG. 11 ( 2)), the number of assistance period games is drawn (step S147), and the process proceeds to step S148.

  In step S148, the number of auxiliary period games determined by the lottery in step S146 or step S147 is set in the auxiliary period game number counter positioned in the work RAM 76. Subsequently, “1” is subtracted from the value of the auxiliary period occurrence number counter of the work RAM 76 (step S149). After this processing, the process proceeds to step S106 in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 23, the auxiliary period execution process performed in step S106 of FIG. 19 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not the number of auxiliary period games is “1” or more, that is, whether or not the current period is the auxiliary period (step S151). When this determination is “YES”, that is, when the auxiliary period generation starts or during the auxiliary period, the process proceeds to step S152, and when “NO”, that is, when the auxiliary period generation starts or is not during the auxiliary period, the bell winning is achieved. The process proceeds to step S101 in FIG. 19 without notifying the permission order.

  If the auxiliary period has started or is in the auxiliary period (“YES” in step S151), it is determined whether or not an internal win has been won for the small part of the bell. It is determined whether or not the information of the internal winning combination included in the start command received in step S101 in FIG. If this determination is “YES”, that is, if the information on the internal winning combination is information on the bell small combination, the process proceeds to step S153. If “NO”, that is, if the information on the internal winning combination is small on the bell If it is not a combination information, the process proceeds to step S154.

  When the information on the internal winning combination is information on the small part of the bell (“YES” in step S152), a process of informing the bell winning permission order is performed (step S153). Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 5 is controlled to display the information on the bell winning permission order on the display screen 5a. That is, the information on the bell winning permission order included in the start command received in step S101 of FIG. 19 (“left middle right”, “left / right middle”, “middle left / right”, “middle right left”, “right left middle” and “right The liquid crystal display device 5 is controlled based on any one of “middle left”.

  When the information of the internal winning combination is not the information of the small part of the bell (“NO” in step S152), and after performing the process of informing the bell winning permission order (step S153), the information is stored in the work RAM 76. "1" is subtracted from the auxiliary period game number counter (step S154), and the process proceeds to step S101 in FIG.

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment has an internal winning combination determining means (for example, a main control circuit) that determines an internal winning combination (for example, BB, RB, bell small combination, loser, etc. shown in FIG. 6). 71, probability lottery table shown in FIG. 6, processing for performing step S12 of FIG. 14 and step S14 of FIG. 15) and operation means operated by the player (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, etc.) A game result (for example, “Red 7 (symbol 91)” shown in FIG. 2) in a mode based on at least the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining unit and the operation mode of the operation unit in which the operation is performed. Game result display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, main control circuit 71, motor drive circuit 39, stepping motor 49L) 49C and 49R, the reel position detection circuit 50, the stop table shown in FIGS. 8, 9, and 10, the processing of performing steps S15 to S23 in FIG. 15, and the game result displayed by the game result display means. When the player is in a predetermined mode (for example, the symbol combination shown in FIG. 3 or the state where three “bells (symbol 94)” are arranged on the winning lines 8a to 8e), the game value (eg, medal, credit Game value giving means (e.g., main control circuit 71, information display unit 18, hopper drive circuit 41, hopper 40, medal detection unit 40S, payout completion signal circuit 51, steps S24 to S28 in FIG. 16). Specified by a time measuring means (for example, sub control circuit 72, calendar IC 90) and the internal winning combination determining means. When (for example, a bell small role) is determined as an internal winning combination, a mode corresponding to the specific combination (for example, “Bell (symbol 94)” is displayed on the winning lines 8a to 8e is 3 by the game result display means. Operation mode determining means (for example, any of six types of bell winning permission orders) for permitting display of game results in a lined state etc. The main control circuit 71, the bell winning permission order lottery table shown in FIG. 7, the process of performing step S16 in FIG. Notification means (for example, the sub-control circuit 72, the liquid crystal display device 5, the process of performing step S106 in FIG. 19) for notifying the operation mode information of the operation means, A period during which information on the operation mode of the operation means that permits display of a game result in a mode corresponding to the specific combination is notified (for example, an auxiliary period, the number of auxiliary period games, the number of generated auxiliary periods, an auxiliary period latency) Notification period information (for example, the number of games) (for example, sub control circuit 72, auxiliary period game number lottery table shown in FIG. 11, auxiliary period occurrence number lottery table shown in FIG. 12, auxiliary period latent game number lottery shown in FIG. 13) Notification period information storage means (for example, sub-control circuit 71, program ROM 75, etc.) that stores a plurality of types of tables and the like, and the notification period information based on the time measured by the time measurement means (time information of the calendar IC 90) Any of a plurality of types of notification period information stored in the storage means (for example, any of the two types of tables shown in FIGS. 11 to 13) A notification period information determination means (for example, a main control circuit 71, a process of performing step S103 of FIG. 19, a process of performing step S104 of FIG. 19, and a process of performing step S105 of FIG. 19). The period information is such that the expected values are substantially the same (for example, “28” game (see FIG. 11), “1.7” times (see FIG. 12), “6.5” game (see FIG. 13)).

  Conventionally, decisions regarding the auxiliary period, such as the number of times the auxiliary period occurs, the number of games that the auxiliary period continues, and the number of games until the auxiliary period occurs, are often determined uniformly based on the results of random number lottery. It was. In such a case, the above-described determination regarding the auxiliary period becomes monotonous, and the range of game play is narrowed. For this reason, there is a possibility that it may not be possible to satisfy the demands of the players and the demands on the game hall side, which differ depending on the situation.

  For example, a lottery result in which the number of occurrences of the auxiliary period is determined, the number of continuing games in the auxiliary period is determined, or the number of games until the auxiliary period occurs is determined immediately before the closing of the game hall. In some cases, the amusement hall may have closed time during the duration of the assistance period. In this case, the player ends the game while feeling the bad aftertaste that the assistance period is undigested. Such a situation is also a problem for the amusement hall because there is a possibility that the player's foot may be moved away during the time just before closing the store and the operating rate of the gaming machine may be lowered.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment, two types of auxiliary period game number lottery tables are provided, and when the time reaches “22:00”, the auxiliary period game number may be determined up to 1000 games. The period game number lottery table A {FIG. 11 (1)} is switched to the auxiliary period game number lottery table B {FIG. 11 (2)} which is determined only up to 100 games. In other words, in a game whose time is “22:00” or later, the maximum number of assist period games is determined up to 100 games.

  As a result, when the time reaches “22:00”, the number of games in which the auxiliary period continues can be prevented from being determined more than a certain number of times, so that the generated auxiliary period may end in a short period of time. I have to. As a result, the number of games in which one auxiliary period continues can be reduced, and the determined number of continued games can be consumed in a short period of time. Therefore, even if an auxiliary period occurs during the time when there is little time left until the store is closed, the number of cases in which the winning of the specific role cannot be established and the game must be ended is reduced, so the auxiliary period is not fully used. It is possible to prevent the game from being ended. Thereby, a player's expectation can be raised and a player can be attracted even in the time zone just before closing.

  In addition, if the time of the gaming machine reaches “22:00” and the game is played for a long time, the game may become monotonous and the player may feel bored. However, in such a case, in the embodiment, it is possible to change to a game with different game characteristics by switching the table. For this reason, it is possible to provide a player with a variety of gaming machines, and it is possible to increase the interest of the player in the game.

  In addition, since the expected value of the number of auxiliary period games selected using each of the two types of tables is equal, the player's advantage is not changed before and after the time reaches “22:00”. Can be. For example, referring to FIG. 11, there is a possibility that up to 1000 games may be selected in the auxiliary period game number lottery table A {FIG. 11 (1)}, but it is highly possible that 0 is selected, and the auxiliary period Is likely not to occur. On the other hand, in the auxiliary period game number lottery table B {FIG. 11 (2)}, only up to 100 games are selected, but the possibility of selecting 0 times is low and the possibility of an auxiliary period is high. In this way, it is possible to change to a game having different game characteristics based on the time information of the calendar IC 90 while equalizing the player's degree of advantage. In other words, even when the game is changed so that the number of games for which the auxiliary period continues is not determined more than a certain number of times, the player's degree of advantage can be kept unchanged and the player's sense of expectation can be increased. .

  When the time measured by the time measuring means reaches a predetermined time, the notification period information determining means is configured to play a game in a manner corresponding to a specific role among a plurality of types of notification period information stored in the notification period information storage means. The notification period information is determined so that the number of games in which the period of notification of the operation mode of the operation means permitting the display of the result is continued is small, so that the time measured by the timing means is a predetermined time It becomes possible to change to a game in which the number of games for which the auxiliary period continues is determined to be small on the basis of the fact that it has become.

  In addition, in the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment, two types of auxiliary period occurrence number lottery tables are provided, and when the time reaches “22:00”, the auxiliary period occurrence number may be determined up to 30 times. An auxiliary period occurrence number lottery table A {FIG. 12 (1)} is switched to an auxiliary period occurrence number lottery table B {FIG. 12 (2)} that is determined only up to five times.

  As a result, when the time reaches “22:00”, the number of times that the auxiliary period is generated in one lottery can be prevented from being determined more than a certain number of times. It becomes possible to digest with. Therefore, even if an auxiliary period occurs during the time when there is little time left until the store is closed, the number of cases in which the winning of the specific role cannot be established and the game must be ended is reduced, so the auxiliary period is not fully used. It is possible to prevent the game from being ended. Thereby, a player's expectation can be raised and a player can be attracted even in the time zone just before closing.

  In addition, if the time at the gaming machine reaches “22:00” and the game is played for a long time, the game may become monotonous and the player may feel bored. However, in such a case, in the embodiment, it is possible to change to a game with different game characteristics by switching the table. For this reason, it is possible to provide a player with a variety of gaming machines, and it is possible to increase the interest of the player in the game.

  In addition, since the expected value of the number of auxiliary period occurrences selected using each of the two types of tables is the same, the player's advantage is not changed before and after the time reaches “22:00”. Can be. For example, referring to FIG. 12, in the auxiliary period occurrence number lottery table A {FIG. 12 (1)}, there is a possibility that it will be selected up to 30 times. Is likely not to occur. On the other hand, the auxiliary period occurrence number lottery table B {FIG. 12 (2)} is selected up to 5 times at most, but the possibility of selecting 0 times is low and the possibility of generating an auxiliary period is high. In this way, the player's advantage can be made equal, and the game can be changed to a game having different game characteristics. That is, even if the game is changed so that the number of times that the auxiliary period is generated in one lottery is not determined more than a certain number of times, the player's degree of advantage can be kept unchanged, and the player's expectation can be enhanced.

  If the time is “22:00” or later, the number of auxiliary period games determined or being digested may be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 to notify the player. According to such a configuration, it becomes possible for the game store to guarantee the number of remaining auxiliary period games, and the player can concentrate on the game with peace of mind. In this case, in a normal time (for example, before 22:00), in order to maintain the player's expectation, a configuration in which such notification is not performed is more preferable.

  When the time measured by the time measuring means reaches a predetermined time, the notification period information determining means is configured to play a game in a manner corresponding to a specific role among a plurality of types of notification period information stored in the notification period information storage means. Since the notification period information is determined so that the number of occurrences of the period for notifying the operation mode information of the operation means that permits the result to be displayed is determined, the time measured by the time measuring means has become a predetermined time. Based on the above, it is possible to change to a game in which the number of times the auxiliary period is generated is determined to be small.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment, two types of auxiliary period latent game number lottery tables are provided, and when the time reaches “22:00”, the auxiliary period may be determined up to 50 games. The auxiliary period latent game number lottery table A {FIG. 13 (1)} is switched to the auxiliary period latent game number lottery table B {FIG. 13 (2)} in which the maximum number of auxiliary period latent games is determined up to 10 games.

  Thereby, when the time at the gaming machine reaches “22:00”, the number of games until one assist period is generated can be determined to be small. Decisions can be made to speed up. Therefore, even if an auxiliary period occurs during the time when there is little time left until the store is closed, the number of cases in which the winning of the specific role cannot be established and the game must be ended is reduced, so the auxiliary period is not fully used. It is possible to prevent the game from being ended. Thereby, a player's expectation can be raised and a player can be attracted even in the time zone just before closing.

  In addition, if the time at the gaming machine reaches “22:00” and the game is played for a long time, the game may become monotonous and the player may feel bored. However, in such a case, in the embodiment, it is possible to change to a game with different game characteristics by switching the table. For this reason, it is possible to provide a player with a variety of gaming machines, and it is possible to increase the interest of the player in the game.

  Further, since the expected value of the number of auxiliary period latent games selected using each of the two types of tables is equal, the player's advantage does not change before and after the time reaches “22:00”. Can be. For example, referring to FIG. 13, there is a possibility that up to 50 games are determined in the auxiliary period latent game number lottery table A {FIG. 13 (1)}, but it is highly possible that 0 is determined. The period is likely to occur immediately. On the other hand, in the auxiliary period latent game number lottery table B {FIG. 13 (2)}, only up to 10 games are determined, but it is unlikely that 0 will be determined, and the possibility that an auxiliary period will immediately occur is low. In this way, the player's advantage can be made equal, and the game can be changed to a game having different game characteristics. In other words, even if it is changed to a game where there is a possibility that the number of games until one auxiliary period occurs will be determined, the player's advantage will not change, and the player's expectation will be increased Can do.

  When the time measured by the time measuring means reaches a predetermined time, the notification period information determining means is configured to play a game in a manner corresponding to a specific role among a plurality of types of notification period information stored in the notification period information storage means. Since the notification period information having a large number of games until the period for notifying the operation mode information of the operation means that permits the result to be displayed is determined, the time measured by the time measuring means is set to a predetermined time. It becomes possible to change to a game in which the number of games until the auxiliary period occurs is determined on the basis of becoming a standard.

  As mentioned above, although the Example was described, this invention is not limited to this. Internal winning combination determination means, operation means, game result display means, game value giving means, timing means, operation mode determination means, notification means, notification period information storage means, notification period information determination means, etc. provided in the gaming machine of the present invention The specific configuration of can be arbitrarily changed.

  Also, various tables used in the examples and information stored in various tables, that is, internal winning combination, bell winning permission order, stop operation position, stop control position, number of auxiliary period games, number of auxiliary period occurrences, The number of auxiliary period latent games, random numbers for selecting such information, random numbers, lottery values, and other specific numerical values are merely examples, and can be arbitrarily changed.

  In the embodiment, the information of the internal winning combination included in the probability lottery table shown in FIG. 6 is adopted as the internal winning combination, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the information of the internal winning combination, the random number The range information can be arbitrarily changed. Moreover, although the small part of the bell is adopted as the specific part, the present invention is not limited to this and may be any kind. For example, other small roles, a single bonus, a regular bonus, a big bonus, and the like can be employed. It is preferable that game value is given by winning.

  In the embodiment, “6 types” of the operation order is adopted as the operation mode of the operation means, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, “three types” of operation sequences of “forward press”, “middle press”, and “reverse press” can be adopted.

  Further, although “operation order” is adopted as the operation mode of the operation means, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, “operation timing”, a combination of “operation order” and “operation timing”, time from a predetermined time point (for example, when the start lever 6 is operated) to operation of the operation means, and the like can be adopted. .

  Further, the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are employed as the operation means, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the start lever 6 may be employed as the operation means, and “operation direction”, “number of operations”, “operation time”, or the like may be used as the operation mode.

  In the embodiment, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the like are adopted as the game result display means, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an image representing the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in a pseudo manner may be displayed on the display screen, and the reel image may be displayed in a variable manner or stopped. That is, although a mechanical variation display device configured by arranging three rotating reels that variably display a plurality of symbols is employed, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, you may employ | adopt the electrical fluctuation display apparatus which displays the design on a reel on a display screen with an image.

  In the embodiment, medals or credits are adopted as game values and paid out or displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a storage medium (for example, an IC card) that can write and read game value information given to the player may be employed.

  In the embodiment, the calendar IC 90 of the sub control circuit 72 is adopted as the time measuring means, but the present invention is not limited to this. The main control circuit 71 may be provided. Moreover, it is good also as providing in the server connected so that communication with the gaming machine 1 is possible.

  In the embodiment, the operation mode determining means determines one of the six types of bell winning permission order for establishing the winning of the small role of the bell, but the present invention is not limited to this. Absent. For example, two or more types of operation modes may be determined. In such a case, it is preferable that the probability that each operation mode is determined is substantially the same. In addition to the bell winning permission order, a winning permission order for establishing a winning of another internal winning combination such as a replay winning permission order for achieving a “re-game” winning can also be determined. Moreover, it is good also as determining the symbol combination which permits alignment along an active line, and determining an operation mode indirectly.

  In the embodiment, the case where the information of the bell winning permission order is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 by the sub control circuit 72 is used as the notification means, but the present invention is not limited to this. Information on the bell winning permission order may be notified by outputting sound from the speakers 21L and 21R. Moreover, it is good also as alerting | reporting by making the LED lamp etc. which were provided in the inside of stop button 7L, 7C, 7R emit light.

  In the embodiment, the auxiliary period game number lottery table shown in FIG. 11, the auxiliary period occurrence number lottery table shown in FIG. 12, and the auxiliary period latent game number lottery table shown in FIG. The present invention is not limited to this.

  In the embodiment, for the tables shown in FIGS. 11 to 13, the number of times, the random number range, the lottery value, and the like as illustrated are adopted, but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, any numerical value can be adopted as information such as the number of games, the number of times, the random number range, and the lottery value adopted for each table. In this case, it is preferable to provide the number of games, the number of times, the random number range, the lottery value, etc. so that the expected values are equal or substantially equal in the two types of tables provided for each table. In this case, it is preferable that the maximum number of times that can be determined using the two types of tables is different. In addition, it is preferable that the number of times to be determined is different so that not only the maximum number of times but also two different types of tables can be provided.

  In the embodiment, the two types of tables shown in FIGS. 11 to 13 have the same expected value, but the present invention is not limited to this. They do not necessarily have to be the same, and the expected value may be set to be approximately equal as long as it does not cause a large difference in the degree of player advantage before and after the table to be selected. There is no.

  In addition, when using tables with different expected values (for example, in order to make the expected values not the same in the calculation or to improve the variety of games), the range should be the same for the player. Is more preferred. In any case, the design can be changed as appropriate within the scope of the effects of the present invention.

  In the embodiment, two types of tables are provided for the tables shown in FIGS. 11 to 13. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Two or more types of tables can also be provided. For example, in the case where three types of tables are provided for the auxiliary period game number lottery table (FIG. 11), an auxiliary period game number lottery table in which the determined maximum number of games is up to 500 games can be provided. In other words, a plurality of intermediate tables between the determined maximum number of games shown in FIGS. 11 (1) and 11 (2) may be provided. The table C can be selected when the time is “21:00”, for example. Also, various types of tables such as a table having a larger maximum number of games that can be determined than the table A shown in FIG. 11A and a table having a smaller maximum number of games that can be determined than the table B shown in FIG. Can also be provided. For example, the maximum number of games as shown in FIG. 11 (1) is large, but there may be cases where the assistance period does not occur (for example, high risk high return type) or the assistance period as shown in FIG. 11 (2) occurs. It is preferable to set a numerical value that has a characteristic for each table, such as a game with a high possibility but a small maximum number of games (for example, a low risk low return type). A plurality of times serving as a reference for switching these tables are provided (for example, “20:00”, “21:00”, “21:30” can be arbitrarily set), and switching can be performed according to the set time. it can. Thereby, game nature can be changed in steps. Therefore, it is possible to provide a player with gaming machines having more various gaming characteristics. Further, when a plurality of types of tables are provided, it is preferable that the expected values are equal or approximately equal to each other. Thereby, it is possible to provide a player with gaming machines having various game characteristics while the degree of advantage of the player is equal or substantially equal.

  When three or more types of tables are provided, two (or three or more) of these tables have the same expected value, and the other tables have different expected values from those of the aforementioned table. There may be. In the case of such a configuration, it can be expected that the variety of games is further increased.

  In the embodiment, the tables shown in FIGS. 11 to 13 are employed as the tables to be switched when the time becomes “22:00”, but the present invention is not limited to this. Information regarding the determination of the generation condition and end condition of the auxiliary period can be employed. For example, an end lottery for ending the auxiliary period can be performed. And it is good also as providing the end lottery table used when performing this end lottery. For example, in the end lottery table A, the lottery value won at the end is set to, for example, “32 (/ 256)”, and the lottery value that is not selected at the end is set to, for example, “246 (/ 256)”. On the other hand, in the end lottery table B, the lottery value won at the end is set to, for example, “64 (/ 256)”, and the lottery value that is not selected at the end is set to, for example, “214 (/ 256)”. Then, when the time becomes “22:00”, by switching from the end lottery table A to the end lottery table B, it is possible to determine that the auxiliary period is likely to end. In addition, when the expected value is made equal or substantially equal, for example, when a specific internal winning combination is won internally, an end lottery is performed and combined with a lottery value for internal winning for a specific internal winning combination, etc. Can be realized.

  In addition, the notification period information determining means determines the notification period information based on the time measured by the time measuring means. In the embodiment, the tables shown in FIGS. 11 to 13 are switched when the time becomes “22:00”, but the present invention is not limited to this. The reference number for switching the table is not limited to the “5,000” game, and any reference number can be adopted. At this time, it is preferable that the value is such that the degree of medal acquisition is determined to be large.

  For example, when a time earlier than “22:00” such as “21:00” is adopted, the selection from table A to table B can be changed at an early stage. Further, when a time later than “22:00” such as “22:30” is adopted, the selection from table A to table B can be delayed.

  When the time measured by the time measuring means reaches a predetermined time, the notification period information determining means is configured to play a game in a manner corresponding to a specific role among a plurality of types of notification period information stored in the notification period information storage means. The notification period information is determined so that the number of games in which the period of reporting the operation mode information of the operation means allowing the result to be displayed continues is small, but the present invention is limited to this. is not.

  When the time measured by the time measuring means reaches a predetermined time, the notification period information determining means is configured to play a game in a manner corresponding to a specific role among a plurality of types of notification period information stored in the notification period information storage means. You may make it determine the notification period information with many games with which the period which alert | reports the operation mode of the said operation means which permits a result to be displayed continues. As a result, the number of games in which the support period continues is large, based on the fact that the difference between the game value used for the game and the game value given to the player by the game value granting means has become a specific one. It becomes possible to change to a game as determined.

  That is, the table to be switched may be reversed from that in the embodiment. When the time reaches “22:00”, the maximum number of auxiliary period games may be determined up to 1000 games from the auxiliary period game number lottery table B {FIG. 11 (2)}, which is determined only up to 100 games. You may make it switch to a certain auxiliary period game number lottery table A {FIG. 11 (1)}. In other words, in a game whose time is “22:00” or later, there is a possibility that the maximum number of auxiliary period games is 1000.

  As a result, when the number of games played on the gaming machine is large, the number of games in which the assistance period continues may be determined more than a certain number of times, so that the assistance period that occurs is prolonged. There is a possibility. Thereby, the number of games in which one auxiliary period continues can be increased, and the number of times that an operation mode for winning a prize is notified can be increased. Therefore, even in a time zone in which the operating rate at the time of closing is low, the player's expectation can be enhanced and the player can be attracted.

  Even in this case, the expected value of the number of auxiliary periods generated using each of the two types of tables is equal, so that the player's degree of advantage can be made equal and the game has different game characteristics. It becomes possible to change to a game. That is, even when the game is changed to a game in which a decision is made to increase the number of games for which one assistance period continues, the player's expectation can be enhanced while the player's advantage is not changed.

  Further, in the embodiment, the notification period information determination unit is configured to specify a specific role among a plurality of types of notification period information stored in the notification period information storage unit when the time measured by the timing unit reaches a predetermined time. The notification period information is determined so that the number of occurrences of the period for notifying the operation mode information of the operation means that permits display of the game result in a mode corresponding to is determined. It is not something that can be done.

  For example, when the time measured by the time measuring unit reaches a predetermined time, the notification period information determining unit corresponds to a specific combination among a plurality of types of notification period information stored in the notification period information storage unit. It is also possible to determine notification period information having a large number of occurrences of a period for notifying information on the operation mode of the operation means that permits display of a game result in this case. In this case, the game used for the game Based on the fact that the difference between the value and the game value given to the player by the game value granting means has become a specific one, the game is changed so that the number of times the auxiliary period is generated is determined. Is possible.

  That is, when the time reaches “22:00”, the auxiliary period occurrence number can be determined up to 30 times from the auxiliary period occurrence number lottery table B {FIG. 12 (2)}, which is determined only up to 5 times. The auxiliary sub-period occurrence number lottery table A {FIG. 12 (1)} is switched.

  As a result, when the number of games played on the gaming machine is large, it is possible to make a decision to increase the number of times that the auxiliary period is generated by one lottery, so that the order of permitting the bell prizes is continuous over many auxiliary periods. Can be informed. Therefore, it is possible to increase the possibility that a large number of medals are paid out intensively. Therefore, even in a time zone in which the operating rate at the time of closing is low, the player's expectation can be enhanced and the player can be attracted.

  Even in this case, the expected value of the number of auxiliary periods generated using each of the two types of tables is equal, so that the player's degree of advantage can be made equal and the game has different game characteristics. It becomes possible to change to a game. In other words, even when the game is changed to a game in which the number of times that the auxiliary period is generated in one lottery is determined, the player's expectation can be enhanced while the player's advantage is not changed.

  Further, the notification period information determining means corresponds to a specific combination among a plurality of types of notification period information stored in the notification period information storage means when the time measured by the timing means reaches a predetermined time. The notification period information having a large number of games until the period for notifying the operation mode information of the operation means that permits display of the game result is determined is determined, but the present invention is not limited to this. Absent.

  Further, the notification period information determining means corresponds to a specific combination among a plurality of types of notification period information stored in the notification period information storage means when the time measured by the timing means reaches a predetermined time. It is also possible to determine notification period information with a small number of games until a period for notifying information on the operation mode of the operating means that permits display of game results is generated. In this case, the game until the supplementary period occurs on the basis that the difference between the game value used for the game and the game value given to the player by the game value giving means becomes a specific one It is possible to change to a game in which the number is determined to be small.

  That is, when the time reaches “22:00”, the maximum number of auxiliary period latent games is determined up to 10 games, and from the auxiliary period latent game number lottery table B {FIG. 13 (2)}, a maximum of 50 games is determined. There is a possibility of switching to the auxiliary period latent game number lottery table A {FIG. 13 (1)}.

  As a result, when the time at the gaming machine reaches “22:00”, the number of games until one assist period is generated can be determined. Decisions can be made to delay Therefore, it is possible to slow down the medal payout time of the gaming machine. Thereby, since the generation interval of the auxiliary period is widened, it is possible to prevent a lot of medals from being paid out in a short period of time just before the closing of the store, which may be convenient for the game hall side. Note that there is a possibility that an auxiliary period may occur immediately in the switched table, which may increase the player's sense of expectation.

  Even in this case, since the expected value of the number of auxiliary period latent games selected using each of the two types of tables is equal, the number of games until one auxiliary period is generated is largely determined. In some cases, even when the game is changed to a possible game, the player's sense of expectation can be enhanced while keeping the player's advantage level unchanged.

  Moreover, it is good also as alerting | reporting the time information used as the selection criterion of a table. For example, the time information serving as the selection criterion may be transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 and the time information serving as the selection criterion may be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 as an image. Also, the time information serving as a selection criterion may be displayed as an image on the information display unit 18 composed of 7 segment LEDs. Moreover, it is good also as making the speakers 21L and 21R output the audio | voice which alert | reports the time information used as a selection reference. In addition, it is possible to notify the time information serving as a selection criterion by adopting a dot matrix or the like. Thereby, since the player can recognize the time information as the selection criterion, the player can grasp the table switching timing and the like, and can give the player the fun of making a game strategy.

  In the embodiment, only one time information (“22:00”) serving as a reference for determining the tables shown in FIGS. 11 to 13 is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the gaming machine 1 may be configured so that “setting” (for example, six stages) can be performed, and the time information used as the determination criterion of the table may be different for each setting. The setting is one piece of information indicating an index for distinguishing the degree of advantage of the player. For example, different time information can be adopted according to the setting, such as “21:00” for “setting 1” and “21:00” for “setting 6”. Thereby, it is possible to provide gaming machines having various game characteristics. Further, since the setting is normally changed on the game hall side, it is possible to provide a game as desired by the game hall side.

  In addition, the above-mentioned time information may be set in the game hall. For example, when a game hall sets desired time information according to the time of new installation, opening of a store, closing of a store, etc., the range of business is expanded, and the return to the player is also possible. In addition, the game hall may be able to select a desired table from a plurality of types of tables.

  Moreover, it is good also as providing the time information used as the reference | standard which determines a table in several steps. For example, when three stages of time information serving as a reference for determining the table are provided, “21:00”, “21:30”, “22:00”, and the like can be employed. In this case, for example, the table B is determined at “21:00”, the table C is determined at “21:30”, and the table D is determined at “22:00”. Different table types may be provided for each time information. Thereby, it is possible to provide a player with gaming machines having more various gaming characteristics. Also, for example, two types of tables may be switched alternately.

  In the embodiment, the table related to the auxiliary period is switched based on the time information. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is possible to employ a challenge time. For example, the challenge time is the number of pieces of identification information displayed on the game result display unit from when it is detected that the operation unit has been operated until the game result is displayed on the game result display unit. A sliding display number determining means (for example, a number of sliding frames, for example) that determines a number (for example, 0 to 4 frames, etc.) that is less than or equal to a predetermined maximum sliding display number (for example, 4 frames). , The main control circuit 71, the means for performing the process of step S20 in FIG. 15, etc.) are slipped out of a number (for example, 0 frame to 1 frame, etc.) less than a specific maximum slip display number (for example, 1 frame). A gaming state configured to determine a display number. Further, at the challenge time, regardless of the result of the internal winning combination determining means (for example, any internal winning combination), the game result is displayed on the game result display means based on the operation mode of the operating means. A gaming state configured to be displayed. With such a configuration, for example, in the challenge time, the number of sliding displays is determined from a number equal to or less than a specific maximum number of sliding displays, so that the game result display is displayed after it is detected that the operation means has been operated. In some cases, the amount of movement of the identification information until the game result is displayed on the means can be reduced. Therefore, there are cases where the technical intervention regarding the operation of the stop instruction means of the player can be enhanced and the interest of the player in the game can be improved. And, like the support period, the number of games in which the challenge time continues for one occurrence of the challenge time, the number of times that the challenge time can occur, the maximum number of games until one support period is generated, etc. A plurality of types of tables may be stored in the ROM 32 and the tables may be switched based on time information. Even in this way, it is possible to provide gaming machines having various gaming characteristics without impairing the player's expectation. Further, an internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination, an operating means that is operated by a player, and at least an internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means and the operation means that is operated. A game result display means for displaying a game result in a mode based on the operation mode, and a game value grant for giving a game value to a player when the game result displayed by the game result display means is in a predetermined mode Means for displaying time on the game result display means from when it is detected that the operation means has been operated until the game result is displayed on the game result display means. The number of sliding displays (for example, the number of sliding frames) that is the number of identification information is determined from a number (for example, 0 to 4 frames) that is less than or equal to a predetermined maximum sliding display number (for example, 4 frames). The slip display number determining means (for example, the main control circuit 71, the means for performing step S20 in FIG. 15) and the slip display number determining means are equal to or less than a specific maximum slip display number (for example, one frame). Specific sliding display number determination period information storage means for storing a plurality of types of specific sliding display number determination period information relating to a period for determining the sliding display number from the number of frames (for example, 0 frame to 1 frame, etc.), and the time measuring means Specific slip display number determination period information determining means for determining any of a plurality of types of specific slip display number determination period information stored in the specific slip display number determination period information storage means based on the time measured by The plurality of types of specific slip display number determination period information may be configured so that expected values are substantially the same.

  In the embodiment, a pachislot machine is used as a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention can also be applied to gaming machines such as pachinko machines, slot machines, slit slots, and video slots. Furthermore, the game can be executed by applying the present invention even in a game program in which the operation of the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment is simulated for a home game machine. In that case, a CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

1 is a perspective view showing an example of an overview of a gaming machine 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of symbol arrangement of reels 3L, 3C, 3R of the gaming machine 1; It is a figure which shows the example of a relationship between the combination of the symbol which concerns on the winning of the gaming machine 1, and a payout. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of an electric circuit of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a sub control circuit 72 of the gaming machine 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the probability lottery table of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the example of the bell prize permission order lottery table of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the example of the bell prize permission stop table of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the example of the bell sequential press of a game machine 1, and a middle press prize winning disapproval stop table. It is a figure which shows the example of the bell reverse push-winning prize disapproval stop table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the example of the auxiliary | assistant period game number lottery table of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the example of the auxiliary | assistant period generation number lottery table of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the example of the auxiliary | assistant period latent game number lottery table of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the example of the main flowchart of the main control circuit 71 of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure following FIG. It is a figure following FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the flowchart of the sliding frame number determination process of the main control circuit 71 of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the example of the flowchart of the sliding frame number determination process for bells of the main control circuit 71 of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the example of the main flowchart of the sub control circuit 72 of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the example of the flowchart of the auxiliary | assistant period generation number lottery process of the sub-control circuit 72 of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the example of the flowchart of the auxiliary | assistant period latent game number lottery process of the sub-control circuit 72 of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the example of the flowchart of the auxiliary | assistant period game number lottery process of the sub-control circuit 72 of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the example of the flowchart of the auxiliary | assistant period execution process of the sub-control circuit 72 of the gaming machine 1.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Cabinet 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 4L, 4C, 4R Display window 5 Liquid crystal display device 6 Start lever 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 30 Microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit 73 Sub microcomputer 74 Sub CPU
75 Program ROM
76 Work RAM

Claims (1)

An internal winning combination determination means for determining an internal winning combination;
Operation means operated by the player;
A game result display means for displaying a game result in a mode based on at least the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means and the operation mode of the operation means that has been operated;
When the game result displayed by the game result display means is in a predetermined mode, game value giving means for giving a game value to the player;
A time measuring means for measuring time;
When the specific winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination by the internal winning combination determination means, the operation mode of the operation means that permits the game result display means to display the game result in a mode corresponding to the specific winning combination. An operation mode determining means for determining information;
A notifying means for notifying information on an operation mode of the operation means that permits display of a game result in a mode corresponding to the specific combination determined by the operation mode determination unit;
A notification period information storage unit that stores a plurality of types of notification period information related to a period for notifying information of an operation mode of the operation unit that permits display of a game result in a mode corresponding to the specific combination by the notification unit;
Notification period information determining means for determining any of a plurality of types of notification period information stored in the notification period information storage means based on the time measured by the time measuring means;
A gaming machine, wherein the plurality of types of notification period information have substantially the same expected value.

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