JP2010188028A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine for effectively using information and allowing a player to predict a setting value by giving the information related to the setting value to the player, even while preventing the setting value from being directly discriminated. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine includes: a setting value input means (a setting switch 55) for inputting one of the setting values; a setting value storage means 113 for storing the inputted setting value; a passage time acquisition means 200 for acquiring a time from the time when the setting value is stored in the setting value storage means 113 till the time when a predetermined specified condition is satisfied; and a setting value change announcement control means 260 for performing announcement corresponding to the time acquired by the passage time acquisition means 200, based on the satisfaction of the specified condition. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine in which a plurality of set values are set and different payout rates can be set according to the set values.

  Conventionally, in this type of gaming machine, for example, a slot machine, a set value (for example, 1 to 6) of a plurality of stages is determined, and a special game combination such as a BB game combination or an RB game combination is determined according to the set value. Different winning ratios (theoretical values indicating the ratio of the number of game media paid out to the player to the number of game media thrown into the gaming machine) are set by varying the winning probabilities of the game and small roles What is possible is known. Specifically, for example, setting values in six stages from 1 to 6 can be determined, and the setting value 6 can be set so that the winning probability of the BB game combination is larger than the setting value 1. Then, by setting the winning probability in this way, the payout rate of the set value 6 becomes larger than the payout rate of the set value 1. In other words, a player with a set value set to 6 is more likely to acquire more game media than a game machine with a set value set to 1. .

Here, many players who play a game with a slot machine or the like want to acquire as much game media as possible. Therefore, the setting value set in the gaming machine is the greatest concern for the player, and in order to be able to distinguish the setting value, a gaming machine that can acquire some information that suggests the setting value is desired. It was.
Therefore, based on the situation as described above, the set value based on the information on the number of winnings of the predetermined role is changed by changing the winning probability of the predetermined role drawn in the normal game in the BB game according to the set value. A slot machine that makes it possible to discriminate the setting, a slot machine that makes it possible to discriminate the setting value based on the contents of the effect by changing the effect executed during the BB game according to the setting value, etc. Has been devised.

  Such gaming machines are disclosed in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 below.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-323418 JP 2008-132165 A

However, in the gaming machine capable of discriminating the set value as described above, as a result of the discrimination by the player, it has been recognized that the set value set for the gaming machine that the player is playing has a low play rate. In some cases, the player often stops playing the game machine, which causes a problem that the operating rate of the game machine decreases.
Accordingly, each invention described in each claim has been made under the circumstances described above, and the object thereof is as follows.
That is, the invention according to claim 1 or 2 has been made due to the above circumstances, and while not allowing the player to directly determine the set value, by giving the player information related to the set value, An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of predicting a set value while effectively utilizing information.

The invention described in the claims has been made to achieve each of the above-described objects, and features of each invention will be described below using embodiments of the invention shown in the drawings.
In addition, a code | symbol shows the code | symbol used in embodiment of this invention, and does not limit the technical scope of this invention.
(Claim 1)
According to the first aspect of the present invention, a plurality of rotating reels 25 having a plurality of symbols 51 around them, a start switch 37 for starting rotation of the plurality of rotating reels 25, and rotation of the corresponding rotating reel 25 A setting value input means (setting switch 55) for inputting any one of the setting values associated with each of different predetermined payout rates at a plurality of stages. ) And a control device 100 that controls the game. The control device 100 includes a set value storage unit 113 that stores the set value input by the set value input unit (setting switch 55), and a set value storage unit. 113. A lottery for determining the winning or non-winning of any one of a plurality of predetermined roles by performing a lottery with a lottery probability based on the payout rate associated with the set value stored in 113 Means 140 and role drawing A rotation stop control means 180 for controlling the stop of the rotary reel 25 according to the result of the lottery by the selection means 140 and the operation of the stop switch 38, and stopping the symbol 51 in a state where the plurality of rotary reels 25 are stopped In the gaming machine that can determine whether or not the winning is based on the position and can give a predetermined profit when it is determined that the winning, the control device 100, from the time when the set value is stored in the set value storage means 113, Elapsed time acquisition means 200 that acquires time until a predetermined condition is satisfied, and a notification according to the time acquired by the elapsed time acquisition means 200 is executed based on satisfying the specific condition And setting value change notification control means 260.

Here, examples of the gaming machine include a slot machine where a game is played using a game medal as a game medium, and a Parrot (registered trademark) gaming machine where a game similar to the slot machine is played using a game ball. In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention provides a payout device (hopper unit 27) for paying out game media such as game medals, information about the game to the player, and displays effects. It is also possible to provide an effect device 50 (such as a lamp 52, a speaker 54, and a liquid crystal display device 53).
The rotary reel 25 may be provided with a drive motor or the like and physically rotated or stopped by the drive motor, and by displaying a predetermined image on a display device such as the liquid crystal display device 53. Pseudo rotation or stop may be performed. Further, the number of symbols 51 displayed on the rotating reel 25 is not particularly limited. For example, a total of 21 symbols 51 can be displayed. In the gaming machine according to the present invention, for example, three rotating reels 25 (left reel 22, middle reel 23, and right reel 24) can be installed.

The set value input means inputs any one set value among set values associated with different predetermined payout rates in a plurality of stages.
Here, the “play rate” is a theoretical value indicating the ratio of the number of game media to be paid out to the player with respect to the number of game media put into the gaming machine. For example, when the payout rate is 90%, theoretically, 90% of the number of game media to be inserted is paid out to the player. That is, theoretically, the number of game media to be paid out to the player is smaller than the number of game media put into the gaming machine by the player, so that the player is difficult to acquire the game media. For example, when the payout rate is 110%, theoretically, 110% of the number of game media to be inserted is paid out to the player. That is, theoretically, the number of game media paid out to the player is larger than the number of game media thrown into the gaming machine by the player, so that the player can easily acquire the game media.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, a plurality of different payout rates are determined in advance, and one set value is associated with each payout rate. Specifically, for example, six different stages of payout rates of “85%”, “90%”, “95%”, “100%”, “105%”, and “110%” are determined, The set value from “1” to “6” can be associated with the payout rate. That is, the payout rate corresponding to the set value “1” is “85%”, the payout rate corresponding to the set value “2” is “90%”, and the payout rate corresponding to the set value “3” is “95”. %, And the output rate corresponding to the set value “4” is “100%”, the output rate corresponding to the set value “5” is “105%”, and the output rate corresponding to the set value “6” is “ 110% "or the like. The number of stages of the payout rate is not particularly limited, and may be two stages or three stages.

  In addition, the payout rate can be set to various values by, for example, varying the lottery probabilities of the lots to be drawn by the role lottery means 140 described later. Specifically, for example, at the set value “1”, the lottery probability of the BB game combination is set to a predetermined value (for example, 1/400), so that the payout rate becomes “85%” or the like. In addition, in the setting value 6, the lottery probability of the BB game combination is set to a value (for example, 1/240) higher than the lottery probability in the setting value “1”, so that the payout rate is “110”. % "Or the like. By setting in this way, the player is more likely to acquire more game media for the set value “6” than for the set value “1”.

In addition, about the setting method of a payout rate, it is not restricted to the setting by varying the lottery probability of the above-mentioned combination. For example, a different payout rate may be set by changing the transition probability to a predetermined game. Further, the payout rate can be set so as to be different for all the set values, or can be set to be the same for some set values.
Further, as this set value input means, for example, a switch (setting switch 55) such as a button or a lever can be used. That is, it can be configured such that any one set value can be input by performing a predetermined operation with a switch such as a button or a lever. The set value input means may include not only one switch but also a plurality of switches, and a set value can be input by performing a predetermined operation with the plurality of switches.

The control device 100 is for performing control related to a game, and is configured by an electronic board, predetermined electronic components, and the like. In addition, the control device 100 is mainly a main control device (main board) for performing control related to the main game, a sub-control device (sub board) for performing effects related to the game and games other than the main game, etc. It may be composed of a plurality of devices. Further, the control device 100 includes a role lottery means 140, a rotation stop control means 180, and the like, which will be described later, but is not limited thereto, and may include other means.
The set value storage means 113 stores the set value input by the set value input means, and can be constituted by one storage area on the RAM. For example, in a gaming machine capable of setting six levels of setting values from “1” to “6” corresponding to the payout rate, if the setting value “3” is input by the setting value input means, “3” is stored by the value storage means 113.

The combination lottery means 140 performs a lottery with a lottery probability based on the payout rate associated with the set value stored in the set value storage means 113, thereby selecting one of a plurality of predetermined combinations. The winning or non-winning of the role is determined.
Specifically, the combination lottery means 140 includes a random number generation means 141 for generating a random number within a predetermined numerical range, and a random number generated by the random number generation means 141 at a predetermined timing (for example, a stop switch 37 A plurality of winning area having a predetermined numerical area corresponding to the combination within the range of the numerical area taken by the random number generated by the random number generating means 141 The lottery table 143 and the random number extracted by the random number extraction unit 142 are assigned to a predetermined combination by the winning determination unit 144 and the winning determination unit 144 for determining whether or not the lottery table of the lottery table 143 belongs. A flag establishment means 145 or the like for establishing a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination when it is determined that the player has won can be provided.

  Here, the “combination” is composed of a combination of symbols 51 and is determined in advance. For example, the combination can be configured by combining a plurality of symbols 51 of the same type. Specifically, a big bonus combination (BB game combination) composed of “7”, “7”, and “7”, a bell combination composed of “bell”, “bell”, and “bell”, “REPLAY”, “REPLAY”, “ For example, a re-playing role constituted by “REPLAY”. Also, different types of symbols 51 can be combined. Specifically, a cherry role composed of “cherry”, “ANY”, “ANY” (“ANY” means any symbol 51) may be used.

In addition, “Lottery with a lottery probability based on the draw rate” means that the lottery probability of each role is determined according to the draw rate, and the winning or non-winning lottery of each role is determined according to this lottery probability. Means to do. For example, as described above, when the lottery probability of the BB game combination is determined to be “85%” at the set value “1”, the combination lottery means 140 is , A BB game combination lottery is performed with a lottery probability of “1/400”.
In addition, the lottery probability according to the payout rate can be set by appropriately determining the ratio of the winning area for each role in the entire numerical value area in the lottery table.
The rotation stop control means 180 performs stop control of the rotary reel 25 in accordance with the result of the lottery by the combination lottery means 140 and the operation of the stop switch 38.

Here, the stop control is based on the lottery result of the winning lottery means 140 and the operation of the stop switch 38 so that the symbol 51 to be stopped is stopped at a predetermined position and the symbol 51 that should not be stopped is not stopped. This means control for stopping the rotation of the rotary reel 25.
More specifically, within a range in which the rotating reel 25 can move from the time when the stop switch 38 is operated until the corresponding rotating reel 25 stops (for example, one symbol attached to the rotating reel 25). In the case of a range of 5 frames when the range is 1 frame, etc.), the combination of symbols 51 that make up the winning combination by the drawing of the winning lottery means 140 is not stopped on any active line, and it is won. This means that the rotary reel 25 is stopped so that the combination of symbols 51 constituting the winning combination can be stopped at any effective line.

Further, the stop control of the rotary reel 25 by the rotation stop control means 180 is performed in accordance with the game (normal game, special game, etc.), the established winning flag, the rotation position at the time when the stop switch 38 is operated, etc. Table control can be performed by referring to a stop table that defines a stop position for each reel 25. Further, program control for determining the stop position of the rotary reel 25 while determining whether or not the predetermined symbol 51 may be stopped within the movable range of the rotary reel 25 may be performed.
In the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is determined whether or not a prize is won based on the stop position of the symbol 51 in a state where the plurality of rotary reels 25 are stopped. Specifically, when all the rotation reels 25 stop rotating, if the combination of symbols 51 constituting the winning combination is stopped on any one of the active lines, it is determined that the winning is achieved, and the winning combination is constituted. If the combination of symbols 51 does not stop on any active line, it is determined that no winning is achieved.

The gaming machine according to the present invention can give a predetermined profit when it is determined that a prize is won. Examples of the predetermined profit include, but are not limited to, payout of game media, execution of special games such as a BB game and an RB game, and the like.
The elapsed time acquisition unit 200 acquires the time from when the set value is stored in the set value storage unit 113 to when the predetermined condition is satisfied.
Here, the “specific condition” is for determining the end point of the time acquired by the elapsed time acquisition means 200, and the content thereof is not particularly limited.
For example, as a specific condition, a winning of a predetermined combination (for example, a cherry combination) can be determined. In other words, in this case, the elapsed time acquisition unit 200 acquires the time from when the set value is stored in the set value storage unit 113 to when the predetermined winning combination is won. In addition, specific conditions include that a predetermined combination has won a predetermined number of times, and that a predetermined combination has been won by the combination lottery means 140, but the combination has not been won (so-called predetermined combination is missed). ), A predetermined number of combinations have been missed, one of the predetermined combinations has been won in the case of winning multiple winning combinations at the same time, or any combination of the predetermined symbols 51 It can also be determined that the vehicle has stopped on the active line.

In addition, as the specific condition, it may be determined that a lottery that satisfies a specific condition performed by a predetermined lottery means is won. That is, in this case, the elapsed time acquisition means 200 acquires the time from the time when the set value is stored in the set value storage means 113 to the time when the specific condition fulfillment lottery is won by the predetermined lottery means. Become. In addition, specific conditions include that a predetermined number of games have been performed since the set value is stored in the set value storage means 113, a predetermined number of games have been performed without winning a predetermined combination, etc. Can also be determined.
In addition, as a specific condition, it is possible to determine that a predetermined result is obtained in a sub game that is performed regardless of the progress of the main game. Specifically, for example, while performing a sub-game that allows the player to determine whether the result of the lottery by the role lottery means 140 in a game at a certain time point is a BB game role winning or not, It can be determined as a specific condition that the player can win the lottery result in the sub game. That is, in this case, the elapsed time acquisition means 200 acquires the time from the time when the setting value is stored in the setting value storage means 113 to the time when the player can win the lottery result in the sub game. Will be.

Moreover, as a specific condition, only one condition may be defined, or two or more conditions may be defined. Moreover, as specific conditions, you may always be fixed to one condition, and you may make it change into different conditions according to the case.
The elapsed time acquisition means 200 can be configured by a predetermined timer that measures time. That is, by setting the predetermined timer to start timing from the time when the set value is stored in the set value storage means 113 and to end timing when the specific condition is satisfied, from the former time to the latter You can get the time until.
The elapsed time acquisition unit 200 can also be configured by a time information acquisition unit for acquiring time information and a calculation unit for calculating time information. That is, the time information acquisition unit acquires the time at which the set value is stored in the set value storage unit 113, acquires the time at the time when a specific condition is satisfied, and calculates the difference between the acquired times By calculating by means, the time from the former time point to the latter time point can be acquired.

The set value change notification control unit 260 executes notification according to the time acquired by the elapsed time acquisition unit 200 based on the fact that a specific condition is satisfied. That is, when a specific condition is satisfied, a notification corresponding to the time acquired by the elapsed time acquisition unit 200 is executed by the set value change notification control unit 260. Based on this, it is possible to estimate the time from when the set value is input (that is, the set value is changed).
Here, “notification according to the time acquired by the elapsed time acquisition means 200” is not particularly limited.

Specifically, for example, the notification can be performed by changing the content of the effect in the effect device 50 for executing the effect according to the acquired time. More specifically, if the time acquired by the elapsed time acquisition unit 200 is “less than 24 hours” based on satisfying a specific condition, a predetermined character is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 53 and the speaker 54 is displayed. The setting is to output a human laughing voice, and display a character different from the predetermined character on the liquid crystal display device 53 and output an animal cry from the speaker 54 if it is “24 hours or more and less than 48 hours”. It can be performed.
In such a setting, when a specific condition is satisfied, the player is set within 24 hours when a predetermined character is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 53 and a human laughter is output from the speaker 54. It can be determined that a value has been input.

Further, for example, the notification can be performed by changing the operation content of the rotating reel 25 according to the acquired time. More specifically, if the time acquired by the elapsed time acquisition means 200 is “less than 24 hours” based on satisfying a specific condition, the rotary reel 25 rotates after the start switch 37 is operated. The time until the start is 10 seconds, and if it is “24 hours or more and less than 48 hours”, the time from when the start switch 37 is operated until the rotating reel 25 starts rotating becomes 5 seconds, etc. Settings can be made.
In such a setting, if a player satisfies a specific condition and the time from when the start switch 37 is operated to when the rotating reel 25 starts to rotate is 5 seconds, the player is not less than 24 hours. It can be determined that the set value has been input in less than 48 hours.

Further, when a plurality of notifications are provided as in the above example, each of the plurality of notifications can be set to be executed by satisfying the same specific condition, It can also be set to be executed by satisfying different specific conditions.
Specifically, the first notification executed when the acquired time is “less than 24 hours” and the second notification executed when the acquired time is “24 hours or more and less than 48 hours”. Is set so that both the first notification and the second notification are executed by the set value change notification control means 260 based on the winning of a predetermined combination (specific conditions). it can.
In this case, the first notification is executed based on a winning of a specific combination (specific conditions), and the second notification is based on a winning of a predetermined combination (specific conditions) different from the specific combination. It can also be set to be executed. That is, in such a setting, when the winning of a specific combination is won and the time acquired by the elapsed time acquisition means 200 is “less than 24 hours”, the first notification is executed, When the time acquired by the elapsed time acquisition unit 200 is “24 hours or more and less than 48 hours”, the second notification is not executed. In addition, when a predetermined combination different from a specific combination is won, if the time acquired by the elapsed time acquisition means 200 is “24 hours or more and less than 48 hours”, the second notification is executed. When the time acquired by the elapsed time acquisition means 200 is “less than 24 hours”, the first notification is not executed.

(Action / Effect)
According to the present invention, when a predetermined specific condition is satisfied, the elapsed time acquisition unit 200 performs a period from the time when the set value is stored in the set value storage unit 113 to the time when the specific condition is satisfied. Time is taken. Then, notification according to the time acquired by the elapsed time acquisition means 200 is executed by the set value change notification control means 260.
That is, according to the present invention, from the time when the set value is stored in the set value storage means 113, in other words, from the time when the hall clerk etc. inputs the set value in order to change the set value. Notification according to elapsed time will be performed. Therefore, the player can determine how much time has passed since the input of the set value (change of the set value) based on the content of the notification. Information regarding changes in setting values, such as whether or not there are changes from setting values, can be obtained.

As described above, according to the present invention, the setting value can be predicted while effectively utilizing the information by giving the player information related to the setting value while preventing the player from directly determining the setting value. As a result, since the set value cannot be discriminated directly, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine.
(Claim 2)
The invention described in claim 2 includes a plurality of rotating reels 25 each having a plurality of symbols 51, a start switch 37 for starting rotation of the plurality of rotating reels 25, and rotation of the corresponding rotating reel 25. A setting value input means (setting switch 55) for inputting any one of the setting values associated with each of different predetermined payout rates in a plurality of stages. ) And a control device 100 that controls the game. The control device 100 includes a set value storage unit 113 that stores the set value input by the set value input unit (setting switch 55), and a set value storage unit. 113. A lottery for determining the winning or non-winning of any one of a plurality of predetermined roles by performing a lottery with a lottery probability based on the payout rate associated with the set value stored in 113 Means 140 and role drawing A rotation stop control means 180 for controlling the stop of the rotary reel 25 according to the result of the lottery by the selection means 140 and the operation of the stop switch 38, and stopping the symbol 51 in a state where the plurality of rotary reels 25 are stopped. In the gaming machine that determines whether or not a prize is won based on the position and can give a predetermined profit when it is determined that the prize is won, the control device 100 performs the date and time when the set value is stored in the set value storage means 113. Date and time information acquisition means 210 for acquiring information, date and time information storage means 220 capable of storing the date and time information acquired by the date and time information acquisition means 210 for the past N times (N is an integer of 1 or more), and a predetermined time. And setting value change notification control means 260 for performing notification according to the date and time information stored in the date and time information storage means 220 based on satisfying a specific condition.

In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted about the structure same as the invention which concerns on the above-mentioned Claim 1, and only a different structure is demonstrated below.
The date / time information acquisition unit 210 acquires date / time information at the time when the setting value is stored in the setting value storage unit 113. That is, when the setting value is stored in the setting value storage means 113, the date and time when the setting value is stored, in other words, the setting value is changed by the setting value input means to change the setting value. The date and time when the input is performed is acquired by the date and time information acquisition unit 210.
The date / time information acquired by the date / time information acquisition unit 210 may be, for example, information on the date / time indicated up to the hour unit (for example, 8 o'clock on the 10th), or the date / time indicated up to the minute unit (for example, 11 days) 23:30, etc.), or information on the date and time (for example, 12: 9: 10: 15) shown in seconds.

The date / time information storage unit 220 can store the date / time information acquired by the date / time information acquisition unit 210 for the past N times (N is an integer of 1 or more).
Specifically, every time the date information is acquired by the date information acquisition unit 210, the acquired date information is stored in the date information storage unit 220, and the date information stored in the date information storage unit 220 is stored. Are accumulated until the number of N reaches N. When new date / time information is acquired in a state where date / time information for N times is stored in the date / time information storage means 220, the date / time information stored first is erased and the acquired new date / time is also acquired. Information is stored in the date / time information storage means 220.

The number of date and time information that can be stored in the date and time information storage means 220 (that is, the value of N) is not particularly limited, and a predetermined value (for example, “5”, “7”, etc.) is set. Can do.
Further, the date / time information stored in the date / time information storage means 220 may be erased by satisfying a predetermined condition even when the accumulated number does not reach N. For example, the number of date and time information that can be stored in the date and time information storage means 220 is set to “5”, and the date and time information that has been stored in the date and time information storage means 220 for 7 days has been set to be deleted. And In this case, even if the number of date and time information stored in the date and time information storage means 220 is 4 or less, the date and time information that has been stored in the date and time information storage means 220 and 7 days have elapsed is sequentially deleted. It becomes.

The set value change notification control means 260 executes notification according to the date / time information stored in the date / time information storage means 220 based on the satisfaction of a predetermined specific condition. That is, when a specific condition is satisfied, a notification corresponding to the date / time information stored in the date / time information storage means 220 is executed by the set value change notification control means 260, so that the player Based on the contents, it is possible to estimate the date and time when the set value was input (that is, the set value was changed).
Further, the notification method is not particularly limited as in the first aspect. For example, the notification can be made by executing a predetermined effect in the effect device 50 or operating the rotary reel 25 under a predetermined condition.

Specifically, for example, when the date and time information belonging to “from 23:00 on the previous day to 10:00 on the current day” is stored in the date and time information storage means 220 when a specific condition is satisfied, the liquid crystal display device When the date / time information belonging to the period from “23:00 to 20:00 the day before” is stored in the date / time information storage means 220, the screen of 53 is blinked in a predetermined color (for example, red). Settings such as blinking the screen of the display device 53 with a different color (for example, blue) can be performed.
In such a setting, when a specific condition is satisfied and the screen of the liquid crystal display device 53 blinks red, the player determines that a setting value has been input from the previous day to today. be able to. In addition, when the player satisfies a specific condition, the screen of the liquid crystal display device 53 blinks in red, and further blinks in blue when the player blinks blue between the previous day and the previous day and between the previous day and today. It can be determined that the set value has been input.

It should be noted that a plurality of specific conditions having different levels of difficulty for satisfying the conditions may be determined, and the information provided to the player may be changed according to the difficulty level of the specific conditions.
For example, as specific conditions, for example, a first specific condition (for example, two consecutive winnings of a cherry role) and a second specific condition (for example, four consecutive recombination roles that are more difficult to satisfy than the first specific condition). Winning a prize etc.). When the first specific condition is satisfied, the date and time information belonging to “from 23:00 on the previous day to 10 o'clock on the previous day” is stored in the date and time information storage means 220. If the rotating reel 25 starts rotating in the order of “right reel 24 → middle reel 23 → left reel 22” and the second specific condition is satisfied, the period “from 23:00 on the previous day to 10:00 on this day” When the date / time information belonging to is stored in the date / time information storage means 220, settings such as the rotation reel 25 starting to rotate in the order of “middle reel 23 → right reel 24 → left reel 22” are performed in the next game. be able to.

In such a setting, when the player satisfies the first specific condition, when the rotating reel 25 starts rotating in the order of “right reel 24 → middle reel 23 → left reel 22” in the next game, It can be determined that the set value has been input between the previous day and the previous day. On the other hand, even when the first specific condition is satisfied, when the rotating reel 25 starts rotating in the normal order (“left reel 22 → middle reel 23 → right reel 24”) in the next game, from the day before to the day before It can be determined that no set value is input during
In addition, when the player has satisfied the second specific condition, when the rotating reel 25 starts rotating in the order of “middle reel 23 → right reel 24 → left reel 22” in the next game, It can be determined that a set value has been input in the meantime. On the other hand, even if the second specific condition is satisfied, when the rotating reel 25 starts rotating in the normal order (“left reel 22 → middle reel 23 → right reel 24”) in the next game, the period from the previous day to today It can be determined that no set value has been input.

(Action / Effect)
According to the present invention, when the setting value is stored in the setting value storage unit 113, the date information at the time when the setting value is stored is acquired by the date information acquisition unit 210. The acquired date / time information is stored in the date / time information storage means 220. Then, when a predetermined specific condition is satisfied, notification according to the date / time information stored in the date / time information storage unit 220 is executed by the set value change notification control unit 260.
That is, according to the present invention, the date and time when the set value is stored in the set value storage means 113, in other words, when the hall clerk inputs the set value to change the set value, etc. Notification according to the date and time will be performed. Therefore, the player can determine when the input of the set value (change of the set value) has been performed based on the content of the notification, for example, whether there is a change from the set value of the previous day, Information on changes in setting values can be obtained.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the setting value can be predicted while effectively utilizing the information by giving the player information related to the setting value while preventing the player from directly determining the setting value. As a result, since the set value cannot be discriminated directly, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine.

Since this invention is comprised as mentioned above, there exists an effect as described below.
That is, according to the first or second aspect of the invention, the setting can be made while effectively utilizing the information by giving the player information related to the setting value while preventing the player from directly determining the setting value. A gaming machine capable of predicting a value can be provided.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an outline of inputs and outputs of a control device of a slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an external front view showing a slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an external front view showing the back side of the front door and the inside of the housing in a state where the front door of the slot machine is opened, according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an external front view showing a display window of a slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a 1st embodiment of the present invention, and is a flow which shows an outline of operation of a slot machine. It is a 1st embodiment of this invention and is a flow which shows the outline of setting value change alerting | reporting effect process among operation | movement of a slot machine. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an outline of inputs and outputs of a control device of a slot machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention. It is a 2nd embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a flow which shows the outline of a setting value change alerting | reporting effect process among operation | movement of a slot machine.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(Slot machine 10)
The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a slot machine 10 that is a medal gaming machine, and uses a disk-shaped gaming medal as a gaming medium.
As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 10 includes a box-shaped casing 20 that opens to the front side (the direction of the player facing the slot machine 10 when viewed from the slot machine 10), and the front of the casing 20. The front door 30 is configured to open and close the opening.

(Case 20)
As shown in FIG. 3, the casing 20 is provided with an intermediate plate 26 that partitions the internal space of the casing 20 into two upper and lower spaces near the center in the height direction. In the space below the middle plate 26 in the housing 20, a power supply device 28 for supplying power to various devices provided in the slot machine 10 and a game medal are stored and a prize is won. A hopper unit 27 and the like for paying out game medals are provided. It should be noted that devices other than these devices can be installed in the space below the middle plate 26 in the housing 20.
A main board unit 29a having a predetermined board and a reel unit 21 having a plurality of rotating reels 25 are installed in a space above the middle plate 26 in the housing 20. It should be noted that devices other than these devices can be installed in the space above the intermediate plate 26 in the housing 20.

The main board unit 29a is composed of a main board on which various electronic components such as an IC are mounted, and a board case for storing the main board. As shown in FIG. It is installed in a state of being fixed to the back plate that constitutes the back part. The main board constitutes a main control device (not shown) for controlling the game of the slot machine 10 among the control devices 100 for controlling the operation of the slot machine 10.
The reel unit 21 is a main device used in the game of the slot machine 10, and is installed in a state of being placed on the intermediate plate 26. Although not particularly shown, the reel unit 21 is composed of three stepping motors fixed to the frame and three rotary reels 25 fixed to the rotation shaft of each stepping motor. Specifically, the rotary reel 25 includes a left reel 22 located on the left side in FIG. 2, a right reel 24 located on the right side in FIG. 2, and between the left reel 22 and the right reel 24. The middle reel 23 is positioned. A plurality of (for example, 21) symbols 51 are displayed around each rotating reel 25 (see FIG. 4). Further, these rotating reels 25 rotate around the rotation axis of the stepping motor so that a pattern 51 of the rotating reel 25 passes from the upper side to the lower side through a display window 34 described later.

Further, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a plurality of different payout rates (theoretical values indicating the ratio of the number of game medals to be paid out to the player with respect to the number of game medals inserted into the slot machine 10) ) Is set, and one set value is determined corresponding to each of the payout rates.
Specifically, there are six different payout rates, “90%”, “95%”, “100%”, “105%”, and “110%”. Any set value from “1” to “6” is determined so as to correspond to the ball ratio. More specifically, a setting value of “1” is determined for the lowest payout rate of “90%”, and the set values become “2”, “3”, “ 4 ”... Is set so that the value increases step by step. A set value of “6” is determined for the highest payout rate “110%”.

The power supply device 28 of the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment is provided with a setting switch 55 as setting value input means used for inputting a setting value such as changing a setting value.
(Front door 30)
The front door 30 is a plate-like door that is rotatably supported by a hinge (not shown) provided at the left end of the housing 20 and covers the front opening of the housing 20.
As shown in FIG. 2, the front door 30 has a lamp 52 as an effect device 50 that is turned on and off according to the game state, and an effect device 50 for performing various effects and notifications. A decorative portion 31 including a liquid crystal display device 53 as a display is provided.

In addition, an upper panel 32a is provided at the front center of the front door 30. Further, a lower panel 32b is provided at the lower front portion of the front door 30. A medal payout opening 40 for paying out game medals from a hopper unit 27 provided inside the housing 20 is provided at the lower center of the front door 30 (below the lower panel 32b). In addition, one speaker 54 is provided as an effect device 50 for outputting sound at the lower part of the front door 30 and on both sides of the medal payout opening 40. Further, below the medal payout opening 40, a medal tray 41 that can store game medals paid out from the medal payout opening 40 is provided.
Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a sub-board unit comprising a sub-board on which various electronic parts such as an IC are mounted and a board case for housing the sub-board is provided at the upper center of the rear surface of the front door 30. 29b is provided. Further, the sub-board constitutes a sub-control device (not particularly shown) of the control device 100 that controls the operation of the slot machine 10, and specifically, the lamp 52 and the liquid crystal described above. It controls the production device 50 such as the display device 53 and the production control.

In addition, an operation unit 33 that protrudes to the front side is provided between the upper panel 32a and the lower panel 32b on the front surface of the front door 30.
A medal slot 44 for inserting a game medal is provided at the right end of the upper surface of the operation unit 33 in order to bet a game medal when starting a game. In addition, a bet switch for replacing a credit medal, which is a medal electronically stored in the slot machine 10, with a bet of a game medal is provided at the upper left end portion of the operation unit 33. This bet switch can be replaced with a single bet switch 36a that can be replaced with one game medal bet, and a maximum of three game medals bet that can be bet to start a game. The bet switch 36b and these switches are provided side by side. A settlement switch 39 for settlement of credit medals is provided at the front left end of the operation unit 33. Further, on the right side of the settlement switch 39, a lever-like start switch 37 for starting the rotation of all three rotary reels 25 is provided. Further, at the center of the front surface of the operation unit 33, there are provided three stop switches 38 corresponding to the rotary reels 25 and for individually stopping the rotation of the rotary reels 25. Further, a key hole 42 for unlocking the front door 30 is provided at the right front end portion of the operation unit 33.

A display window 34 is formed at the center of the upper panel 32a so that the symbols 51 of the three rotary reels 25 provided in the housing 20 can be visually recognized.
The display window 34 is provided in front of the three rotary reels 25. When the rotation of all the three rotary reels 25 stops, a plurality of display windows 34 are displayed around the rotary reels 25. Three of the (21) symbols 51 can be displayed, that is, visually recognized. That is, when all three rotating reels 25 are stopped, as shown in FIG. 4, three symbols 51 are displayed vertically in the display position corresponding to each rotating reel 25 in the display window 34, respectively. Is done. In other words, three symbols 51 are displayed at the upper, middle and lower positions in the display window 34, respectively. In the display window 34, a total of nine symbols 51 arranged in three columns and three rows are displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment connects the display positions of the symbols 51 of the left reel 22, the middle reel 23, and the right reel 24 stopped in the display window 34 in a straight line. There are a total of 5 active lines that are possible.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, an effective line connecting the middle position of the left reel 22, the middle position of the middle reel 23, and the middle position of the right reel 24 is a middle line 91. Further, an upper line 92 is an effective line that connects the upper position of the left reel 22, the upper position of the middle reel 23, and the upper position of the right reel 24 in a straight line. An effective line connecting the lower position of the left reel 22, the lower position of the middle reel 23, and the lower position of the right reel 24 is a lower line 93. An effective line connecting the lower position of the left reel 22, the middle position of the middle reel 23, and the upper position of the right reel 24 in a straight line is an upper right line 94. An effective line connecting the upper position of the left reel 22, the middle position of the middle reel 23, and the lower position of the right reel 24 is a right downward line 95.

Then, as a result of the lottery by the part lottery means 140 described later, when winning a predetermined part described later, and when the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the part stops on any active line, Become.
Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a medal for judging whether the game medal inserted through the medal slot 44 is correct or not at a position corresponding to the lower part of the medal slot 44 on the back surface of the front door 30. A selector 43 and a medal sensor 35 for detecting a game medal determined to be an appropriate game medal by the medal selector 43 are provided.
(Control device 100)
As described above, the control device 100 is for controlling the operation of the slot machine 10, and includes the above-described main control device and sub-control device (both not specifically shown). Yes. In addition, as described above, the main control device includes a main board, and the sub control device includes a sub board.

Each of the main board and the sub board is provided with various electronic components such as a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and an I / O. Note that only one CPU may be provided, or a plurality of CPUs may be provided. In addition, the CPU, ROM, RAM, I / O, and the like can be integrated into a one-chip type.
Further, the control device 100 is provided with input means capable of inputting various signals and the like to the control device 100, and output means capable of outputting a control result based on input by the input means. In addition, the control device 100 functions as various control means when the CPU reads a program stored in the ROM.

Specifically, the main control device in the control device 100 controls the rotation and stop of the rotary reel 25 and controls the game by operating the start switch 37 and the stop switch 38. The control device controls effects related to the game.
(Input means of control device 100)
As input means of the control device 100, as shown in FIG. 1, the following switches and the like are connected.
(1) Medal sensor 35
(2) Bet switch (single bet switch 36a, max bet switch 36b)
(3) Start switch 37
(4) Stop switch 38
(5) Checkout switch 39
(6) Setting switch 55
The input means of the control device 100 is not limited to the switches (1) to (6).

(Medal sensor 35)
As shown in FIG. 2, the medal sensor 35 is a sensor provided at a position corresponding to the lower portion of the medal insertion slot 44 on the back surface of the front door 30, and is a game medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 44. This is to detect what is determined as an appropriate game medal by the medal selector 43 described above.
(Bet switch)
As shown in FIG. 2, the bet switch is a switch provided at the left end of the upper surface of the operation unit 33, and is for subtracting the credit medal number and replacing it with a game medal bet. In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as a bet switch, a single bet switch 36a that can be replaced with a bet of one game medal, and a bet of three game medals that is the maximum number that can be bet to start a game. A max bet switch 36b that can be replaced with is provided.

  The slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment is formed so that a maximum of three game medals can be bet per game by inserting game medals from the medal insertion slot 44. Further, the game medals inserted into the slot machine 10 are formed so as to be electronically stored (credited) up to a predetermined number (for example, 50). The credited number of game medals is displayed on a predetermined display device (not shown). When the number of credit medals is displayed on the display device, a game medal can be placed by operating a bet switch instead of inserting a game medal into the medal slot 44. That is, the start switch 37 can be made operable. Specifically, when the single bet switch 36a is operated, “1” is subtracted from the display on the display device, and one game medal is bet. Further, when the max bet switch 36b is operated, the display on the display device is decremented by "3", and three game medals are bet. As the bet switch, a switch for two sheets bet can be provided.

(Start switch 37)
As shown in FIG. 2, the start switch 37 is provided on the left side of the front surface of the operation unit 33 and has a lever shape that protrudes to the front side. The start switch 37 can start driving the reel unit 21 on the condition that a game medal is bet and on the condition that a re-game player to be described later is won.
The “re-playing combination” is one of the combinations drawn by the combination lottery means 140 described later. Then, by the lottery by the combination lottery means 140, when the re-game combination is won and the symbol 51 ("REPLAY") constituting the re-play game is stopped on a predetermined active line, the re-play game combination is won. Become. When a re-game is won, a game can be played again without betting a new game medal.

(Stop switch 38)
As shown in FIG. 2, the stop switch 38 is a switch provided at the center of the front surface of the operation unit 33, and is for stopping the driving of the reel unit 21. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the stop switch 38 is composed of three switches corresponding to the left reel 22, the middle reel 23, and the right reel 24, respectively. Are provided side by side at a position corresponding to the lower side of each.
Then, by operating the stop switch 38 corresponding to each rotary reel 25, the corresponding rotary reel 25 is configured to stop rotating.

Further, the stop switch 38 can be operated when the rotation speed of all the rotation reels 25 reaches a predetermined constant speed after the rotation reel 25 starts rotating by the operation of the start switch 37. It is formed to become.
(Checkout switch 39)
As shown in FIG. 2, the settlement switch 39 is a switch provided at the left end of the front surface of the operation unit 33. The settlement switch 39 settles the credited game medal, that is, releases the credit and pays out the credit medal. Is for.
(Setting switch 55)
As shown in FIG. 3, the setting switch 55 is a key switch provided in the power supply device 28, and is a setting value input for inputting any one of a plurality of setting values such as switching of setting values. Means.

Specifically, when the power is turned off and a predetermined key operation is performed on the setting switch 55 and then the power is turned on, the setting value can be switched. In this state, the predetermined switch operation is performed. It is possible to input any value from “1” to “6”. Then, the value input in this way is stored in a set value storage unit 113 described later as a set value at the present time.
(Output means of control device 100)
As the output means of the control device 100, the following are connected as shown in FIG.

(1) Reel unit 21
(2) Hopper unit 27
(3) Production device 50 (lamp 52, liquid crystal display device 53, speaker 54)
Note that the output means of the control device 100 is not limited to (1) to (3).
(Reel unit 21)
The reel unit 21 includes three stepping motors (not shown) fixed to a predetermined frame, and a total of three rotary reels 25 fixed to the rotation shafts of the stepping motors. Yes. Each rotary reel 25 includes a rotary drum (not shown) formed in a cylindrical shape, and a tape-like reel tape (not shown) attached around the rotary drum. Yes. A plurality of types of symbols 51 such as “7”, “BAR”, “watermelon”, “bell”, “cherry”, and “REPLAY” are arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the reel tape in each rotary reel 25 at substantially equal intervals in the rotation direction. Are displayed in a predetermined arrangement. The rotating reel 25 rotates around the rotation axis of the stepping motor so that the symbol 51 displayed on the rotating reel 25 passes from the upper side to the lower side through the display window 34. It has become.

In addition, an index (not shown) used for detecting the rotation of the rotary reel 25 is provided at a predetermined position of each rotary reel 25, and a predetermined sensor (for example, for example, detecting the passage of the index) Photo sensors, magnetic sensors, touch sensors, etc.) are provided. Then, each rotary reel 25 starts rotating, and the rotation of the rotary reel 25 at the time when the stop switch 38 is operated based on the pulse signal output from the stepping motor after the predetermined sensor detects the index. The stop control is performed by detecting the position and stopping the rotating reel 25 at a predetermined position.
(Hopper unit 27)
As shown in FIG. 3, the hopper unit 27 is provided in a space below the middle plate 26 in the housing 20, and a game medal is given to the player based on a game result such as winning a predetermined role. Is to pay out.

(Director 50)
The effect device 50 is for executing the effect, and specifically, various effects such as notifying the player of winnings etc. triggered by the input of a predetermined effect control signal output from the control device 100. Is to do. Further, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a setting value change notification according to the elapsed time from the time when the setting value is stored in the setting value storage unit 113 described later Production is to be performed.
Specifically, as the production device 50, as shown in FIG. 2, the lamp 52, the liquid crystal display device 53, and the front door 30 provided at the decoration portion 31 are provided on both sides of the medal payout opening 40. A speaker 54 and the like are provided. Note that the rendering device 50 is not limited to these devices, and may include an image display device such as a CRT display device, a dot matrix display device, or an electroluminescence display device.

The lamp 52 is for exciting the game or notifying that a predetermined combination is won by blinking, turning on or off the light source. In addition, the liquid crystal display device 53 is for performing game effects and various notifications by displaying characters and images (still images and moving images). In addition, the speaker 54 is for performing a game effect and various notifications by outputting a predetermined sound effect or BGM.
Specifically, when a predetermined game (for example, a BB game) is started or a predetermined combination is won, a game control unit 120 described later sends a BB game start signal or a win to an effect control unit 300 described later. Output a signal. Then, the effect control means 300 selects predetermined effect data, triggered by the input of the signal, and outputs a control signal based on the effect data to the effect device 50. Then, the rendering device 50 outputs the content of the rendering based on the rendering data, triggered by the input of the control signal output by the rendering control means 300.

In addition, when a predetermined specific condition is satisfied, a specific condition determination unit 230 described later outputs a specific condition establishment signal to a set value change notification control unit 260 described later. Then, the set value change notification control means 260 selects the predetermined change notification data according to the elapsed time from the time when the set value is stored in the set value storage means 113 described later, triggered by the input of the signal, A control signal based on the notification data is output to the rendering device 50. Then, the rendering device 50 executes the set value change notification effect based on the change notification data, triggered by the input of the control signal output by the set value change notification control means 260.
(Control means of control device 100)
As described above, when the CPU reads a program stored in the ROM as described above, the control device 100 roughly functions as the following control means (1) to (10) as shown in FIG.

(1) Set value storage means 113
(2) Game control means 120
(3) Role lottery means 140
(4) Rotation start control means 160
(5) Rotation stop control means 180
(6) Winning determination means 190
(7) Elapsed time acquisition means 200
(8) Specific condition determination means 230
(9) Set value change notification control means 260
(10) Production control means 300
The control device 100 is not limited to the control means (1) to (10) described above, and may include other means.

(Set value storage means 113)
The set value storage means 113 is for storing a value input using the setting switch 55 as a set value at the present time.
In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as described above, since six stages of setting values from “1” to “6” are determined, the setting value storage means 113 stores “1” to “6”. Either value will be stored.
Specifically, after a set value can be input, a predetermined switch operation is performed to select any value from “1” to “6”. Then, the selected value is stored in the set value storage means 113 when a predetermined confirming operation for confirming the selected value as the current set value is performed.

(Game control means 120)
The game control means 120 is for controlling the progress of the game. Specifically, the game control means 120 controls various devices in the game such as rotation and stop of the rotating reel 25 and payout of game medals by the hopper unit 27. It is for controlling the progress according to various games.
Here, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment is a normal game that is a general game, a special game (BB game, which is different from a normal game and gives a player a greater profit than a normal game) RB game).
The game is not limited to these. For example, unlike a normal game, the game has other games such as a replay time game (RT game) in which the winning probability of a re-gamer is larger than that in a normal game. Also good.

As shown in FIG. 1, the game control means 120 is roughly divided into the following means.
(1) Normal game control means 121
(2) Special game control means 122
Further, the game control means 120 is not limited to the means (1) and (2) described above.
In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a small role (a watermelon role, a bell role, and a cherry role) in which a predetermined number of game medals are paid out as a winning combination, and a game medal that is not paid out but a game medals are newly added. A re-gamer who can play the game again without throwing it into the game, and a special game player (BB game player, RB game player, etc.) related to the special game that gives the player even greater profit than the small player and re-player It is equipped with.

  Among the small combinations, for example, the watermelon combination is configured by a combination of the “watermelon” symbols 51 (“watermelon”, “watermelon”, “watermelon”). When the combination of “watermelon”, “watermelon”, and “watermelon” is stopped on any of the active lines, a watermelon role is won and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game medals are paid out. Of the small roles, the cherry role is a combination of the “Cherry” symbol 51 and another symbol 51 (“Cherry”, “ANY”, “ANY” (ANY may be any symbol 51)). Composed. Then, when the combination of “cherry”, “ANY”, and “ANY” is stopped on any of the active lines, a winning combination of cherry is won, and a predetermined number (for example, two) of game medals are paid out. Further, the re-game player is constituted by a combination of symbols 51 “REPLAY” (“REPLAY”, “REPLAY”, “REPLAY”). When the combination of “REPLAY”, “REPLAY”, and “REPLAY” stops on any active line, a re-game player wins and the game is played again under the same conditions as the previous game without newly inserting a game medal. It can be performed. The BB game combination is composed of a combination of symbols “7” 51 (“7” “7” “7”). When the combination of “7”, “7” and “7” is stopped on any active line, a BB game combination is won, and after a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game medals are paid out, the BB game Migrate to Further, the RB game combination is constituted by a combination of symbols “BAR” 51 (“BAR”, “BAR”, “BAR”). When the combination of “BAR”, “BAR”, and “BAR” is stopped on any active line, an RB game combination is won, and after a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game medals have been paid out, Migrate to

(Special game control means 122)
The special game control means 122 is for controlling a special game (BB game, RB game) that gives a player a greater profit than a normal game.
The RB game is a game in which a game in which a predetermined combination is won with a high probability is performed a predetermined number of times under a certain condition. The BB game is a game in which a game similar to a normal game (BB game general game) is performed, and a transition to the RB game can be made under a certain condition during the game.
Specifically, when the BB game is entered, the BB game general game is started by betting a predetermined number of game medals in the same manner as the normal game. Then, when all the rotations of the three rotary reels 25 are stopped, game medals are paid out depending on whether or not the combination of the predetermined symbols 51 is stopped on any of the active lines. That is, during the BB game general game, the lottery including the small role is performed every time as in the normal game.

  However, when a combination of specific symbols 51 for shifting to the RB game stops on the active line during the general game of the BB game, the game shifts to the RB game thereafter. After the RB game is over, the game becomes a BB game general game, and the same lottery and control as in the normal game are performed. The game ends when the number of game medals paid out during the BB game reaches a predetermined number (for example, 345). It should be noted that the total number of game medals to be paid out as a BB game end condition can be provided with a plurality of patterns. Further, as the BB game end condition, other conditions can be set instead of the total number of game medals to be paid out as described above.

Further, when the RB game is entered, a game that is won when a predetermined display mode stops on a predetermined active line is performed. In addition, as described above, the RB game not only shifts from the BB game general game, but also during the normal game, the symbol structure of “BAR”, “BAR”, and “BAR” stops on the effective line, so that the above game It has become a thing to shift from.
In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the first special roles ("BAR", "Cherry", and "BAR" symbols 51 are given as the roles to be drawn by the role lottery means 140 described later only during the BB game general game. And a second special combination (composed of a combination of symbols 51 “7”, “cherry”, and “7”). And as a specific condition for performing the setting value change notification effect, winning of the first special combination and winning of the second special combination are defined. In other words, during the BB game general game, the first special combination or the second special combination is won, so that a specific condition is satisfied, and a setting value change notification effect described later can be executed.

(Role lottery means 140)
The role lottery means 140 is for determining the winning or non-winning of any of a plurality of predetermined roles by lottery, and is specifically stored in the set value storage means 113. A lottery is performed to determine which role has been won or lost with a lottery probability based on the payout rate associated with the set value.
As described above, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, six different payout rates are set, and any one of “1” to “6” is set to correspond to each of the payout rates. Is set. The winning probability is determined based on each payout rate. Specifically, in the lottery table 143, which will be described later, the winning probability according to the payout rate is determined by appropriately determining the numerical range of the winning area for each combination that will be determined to be win based on the payout rate Will be determined.

As shown in FIG. 1, the role lottery means 140 includes the following means when roughly classified.
(1) Random number generation means 141
(2) Random number extraction means 142
(3) Lottery table 143
(4) Winning determination means 144
(5) Flag establishment means 145
Further, the role lottery means 140 is not limited to the means (1) to (5) described above.

(Random number generator 141)
The random number generating means 141 is for generating a random number within a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535).
(Random number extraction means 142)
The random number extraction unit 142 is for extracting the random number generated by the random number generation unit 141 at a predetermined timing (for example, when the start switch 37 is operated).
(Lottery table 143)
The lottery table 143 is provided with a plurality of winning areas having a predetermined numerical area corresponding to the winning combination within a numerical range of a random number generated by the random number generating means 141.

  Here, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, although not particularly shown, a lottery table 143 is provided for each gaming state (normal game, special game). Further, the lottery table 143 related to the normal game is composed of a total of six tables for each set value (from “1” to “6”). Then, when performing the winning determination described later, the gaming state at that time is determined, and the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 113 at this time is determined, and the determined gaming state and setting value are determined. The corresponding lottery table 143 is referred to. That is, a difference in game or a difference in set value means that the lottery tables 143 referred to in the determination of winning are different.

Specifically, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as the lottery table 143, as the lottery table 143, a normal game lottery table referred to in the normal game winning determination and a special game lottery referred to in the special game winning determination Tables (BB game lottery table, RB game lottery table).
In addition, the normal game lottery table includes a lottery table for each set value from “1” to “6”.
In the normal game lottery table, the winning area of the special game actor (BB game role, RB game role), the winning area of the replaying role, the winning area of the small role, the winning area of the end role, and the lost area, It is set at a predetermined ratio based on the payout rate associated with each set value.

For example, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a yield rate of “90%” is determined corresponding to the set value “1”, and a yield rate of “110%” is determined for the set value “6”. It has been. That is, since the set value “6” has a higher payout rate than the set value “1”, the set value is larger than the normal game lottery table with the set value “1” in order to set this payout rate. The “6” normal game lottery table is determined so that the winning area of the special game combination (BB game combination, RB game combination) becomes larger.
Also, in the BB game lottery table as the special game lottery table, the winning area for the RB game role, the winning area for the small role, and the lost area are set, and the winning area for the RB game role and the small role is set. It is set at a rate larger than the same area in the normal game lottery table. Also, in the RB game lottery table as the special game lottery table, the winning area for the small role is set, and the winning area for the small role is set at a larger ratio than the same area in the normal game lottery table. Has been.

Note that the winning area for the small role in the lottery table for the BB game includes the above-mentioned winning areas for the first special role and the second special role.
(Winning determination means 144)
The winning determination means 144 is for determining which winning area of the lottery table 143 the random number extracted by the random number extracting means 142 belongs to.
Specifically, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the random number extraction unit 142 extracts the random number generated by the random number generation unit 141 when the start switch 37 is operated. Then, the winning determination means 144 determines whether the extracted random number belongs to which winning area of the lottery table 143 corresponding to the gaming state and the set value at this time. When the extracted random number is determined by the winning determination means 144 to belong to a predetermined winning area, the winning corresponding to the winning area is won. On the other hand, if it is determined that the random number does not belong to any winning area, it is lost.

(Flag establishment means 145)
The flag establishment means 145 is for establishing a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination when the winning determining means 144 determines that a predetermined winning combination has been won.
Here, the establishment of the winning flag means that the numerical value stored in the predetermined memory is a predetermined value. For example, when the numerical value stored in the predetermined memory corresponding to the BB game combination is “1”, it can be set that the winning flag of the BB game combination is established. On the other hand, when the numerical value stored in the memory is “0”, it can be set that the winning flag for the BB game combination is not established. That is, when the BB game is not won, the value stored in the memory is “0”, but when the BB game combination is won by the combination lottery means 140, the value stored in the memory is stored. Becomes “1”, and the winning flag for the BB game combination is established. The winning flag is set when the lottery result of the winning lottery means 140 is a win for a small role, or when the lottery result is a win for a special game player such as a BB game. There are special winning flags to do.

  The small role winning flag is valid only in a game in which the winning flag is established. Specifically, when a predetermined small combination is won by the combination lottery means 140, a predetermined small combination winning flag is established (the numerical value stored in the corresponding memory is changed from “0” to “1”). In this game, when a winning combination corresponding to the small role winning flag is won, the winning state of the small role is canceled, so the winning flag is also canceled (the numerical value stored in the corresponding memory is It is changed from “1” to “0”). In addition, in the game, even if a winning combination corresponding to the winning combination flag is not achieved, that is, the combination of symbols 51 constituting the winning combination can be stopped on any active line. Even if there is no such event, the winning flag is canceled.

On the other hand, the special winning flag can be carried over to the next game. That is, in a game in which a special winning flag is established, if a special gamer corresponding to this special winning flag is not won, the special winning flag remains established in the next game (stored in the corresponding memory). The numerical value is “1”). The special winning flag remains established until the special gamer wins, and the special win flag is canceled when the special gamer wins.
(Rotation start control means 160)
The rotation start control means 160 is for performing control related to the start of rotation of the rotary reel 25. Specifically, the rotation start control means 160 receives a start signal output based on the operation of the start switch 37. By being input, a rotation start signal is output to the stepping motors provided in the respective rotary reels 25, and the start of all the rotary reels 25 is started by driving the stepping motors.

Further, when the start switch 37 is operated, the rotation start control means 160 rotates all the rotating reels 25 at a predetermined acceleration, and the rotation speed of all the rotating reels 25 reaches a predetermined speed. Then, constant speed rotation is performed at this predetermined speed.
(Rotation stop control means 180)
The rotation stop control means 180 is for controlling the rotation stop of the rotary reel 25 based on the lottery result of the combination lottery means 140 when the stop switch 38 is operated.
In the present embodiment, the rotation stop control means 180 has a predetermined number (in the rotation direction) from the symbol 51 on the basis of the symbol 51 that can immediately stop on the active line when the stop switch 38 is operated. The maximum number of sliding frames (for example, 4 frames) is formed so as to stop the corresponding rotating reel 51 within the range up to the symbol 51 when it is moved. Control is performed so that the amount of rotation of the rotating reel 25 is within a predetermined number of frames (four frames) from when the operation is performed until the corresponding rotating reel 25 stops.

Then, the rotation stop control means 180 determines at which position within the range of the predetermined number of frames the corresponding rotary reel 25 is stopped based on the lottery result of the combination lottery means 140. It has become.
Specifically, the rotation stop control means 180 is configured so that when a winning flag relating to a predetermined combination is established, the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the combination is stopped on the active line, and For the symbols 51 other than the symbols 51 constituting the winning combination, the stop position of the corresponding rotating reel 25 is determined within the predetermined number of frames so as not to stop on the effective line.
That is, the rotation stop control means 180 is a case where a predetermined combination is won, and when the stop switch 38 is operated, a predetermined value on the counter-rotation direction side of the rotary reel 25 is determined in advance from the effective line. When the symbols 51 constituting the combination are located within the number (four), the corresponding rotary reels 25 are stopped so that the symbols 51 are stopped on the effective line. Then, when the winning flag is not established, that is, in the case of a loss, the rotation stop control means 180 is arranged so that the combination of the symbols 51 constituting any combination does not stop on the effective line. Stop.

Further, the rotation stop control is a program control that performs control while determining whether or not to stop a predetermined symbol 51, even if it is a table control that uses a stop table that defines the stop position of the symbol 51. May be.
(Winning determination means 190)
As a result of the lottery by the winning lottery means 140, the winning determination means 190 wins a predetermined winning combination, and the symbol 51 displayed in a state where the rotating reel 25 is stopped is displayed in a display mode predetermined according to the winning combination. Thus, it is determined that a prize is won and control based on the prize is performed. That is, when a predetermined winning combination is won, a winning signal corresponding to the winning combination is output.

The winning determination means 190 outputs the winning signal to various control means. Then, for example, the game control means 120 to which a predetermined winning signal is input controls so that a predetermined number of game medals are paid out by the hopper unit 27. In addition, the effect control means 200 (to be described later) to which the winning signal is input controls so that a predetermined effect related to winning is performed by the effect device 50. Further, the game control means 120 to which the winning signal relating to the re-game player is inputted performs the re-game. In addition, the special game control means 122 to which the winning signal relating to the special game combination is input starts the special game.
(Elapsed time acquisition means 200)
The elapsed time acquisition unit 200 acquires the time from when the set value is stored in the set value storage unit 113 to when the specific condition is satisfied.

In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as described above, the first special combination (“BAR”, “Cherry”, “BAR”), 2 special roles (“7” “Cherry” “7”). As specific conditions, a first special combination winning and a second special winning combination are defined.
Therefore, the elapsed time acquisition unit 200 inputs the set value by operating the setting switch 55 when the set value is stored in the set value storage unit 113, that is, the hall clerk or the like switches the set value. The time from the point in time to the point in time when the first special combination is won or the point in time when the second special combination is won is acquired.

Further, the elapsed time acquisition means 200 in the present embodiment is configured by a predetermined timer that measures time. That is, the elapsed time acquisition unit 200 measures the time from when the set value is stored in the set value storage unit 113 until the first special combination win or the second special combination win is reached. The elapsed time until the latter time is acquired.
Note that the elapsed time acquisition unit 200 may include a time information acquisition unit for acquiring time information and a calculation unit for calculating time information. That is, the time information acquisition means acquires the time at which the set value is stored in the set value storage means 113, and the time when the first special combination is won or the second special combination is won. You may set so that the elapsed time from the former time point to the latter time point may be acquired by acquiring any time and calculating the difference between the two acquired times by the calculation means.

(Specific condition judging means 230)
The specific condition determining unit 230 determines whether or not a predetermined specific condition is satisfied.
In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as described above, the first special combination winning and the second special winning combination are determined as specific conditions. It is determined whether a winning combination has been won or whether a second special role has been won.
Based on the determination that the specific condition determination unit 230 has won either the first special combination or the second special combination, the elapsed time acquisition unit 200 acquires the elapsed time, and a setting described later. The value change notification control means 260 can execute the set value change notification effect.

(Set value change notification control means 260)
The set value change notification control means 260 performs notification according to the time acquired by the elapsed time acquisition means 200 based on the fact that the specific condition is satisfied.
In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the set value storage unit 113 is set by the elapsed time acquisition unit 200 based on the determination that the specific condition determination unit 230 has won either the first special combination or the second special combination. The elapsed time from the time when the set value is stored to this time is acquired. Then, the set value change notification control means 260 executes a set value change notification effect which is a predetermined notification effect predetermined according to the elapsed time.

As shown in FIG. 1, the set value change notification control means 260 is roughly divided into the following means.
(1) Change notification data table 270
(2) Change notification execution means 280
Further, the set value change notification control means 260 is not limited to the means (1) and (2) described above.
(Change notification data table 270)
The change notification data table 270 stores change notification data that defines the content of the set value change notification effect, and corresponds to a predetermined area in the entire storage area of the ROM constituting the control device 100.

In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the BB game is started, an effect during the BB game is started to be executed by the effect control means 300 described later, and a predetermined moving image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 53 until the BB game ends. It is displayed. Then, when the first special combination or the second special combination is won during the BB game general game, it is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 53 according to the elapsed time acquired by the elapsed time acquisition means 200 at this time. The setting value change notification effect that the background color of the moving image changes is set to be executed.
The change notification data table 270 stores change notification data indicating that the background color is changed to a predetermined color according to the elapsed time. Specifically, the change notification data table 270 is defined to change the background color to “red” when the elapsed time acquired by the elapsed time acquisition unit 200 is “less than 24 hours”. First change notification data and a second change notification in which the background color is determined to be changed to “blue” when the elapsed time acquired by the elapsed time acquisition means 200 is “24 hours or more and less than 48 hours”. Data is stored.

(Change notification execution means 280)
The change notification execution means 280 acquires the change notification data corresponding to the elapsed time acquired by the elapsed time acquisition means 200 at this time from the change notification data table 270 based on the fact that the specific condition is satisfied. The set value change notification effect is executed based on the changed notification data. That is, the change notification execution means 280 acquires either the first change notification data or the second change notification data according to the elapsed time acquired by the elapsed time acquisition means 200 and displays it on the liquid crystal display device 53. The background color of the moving image is changed to the color defined in the acquired change notification data.

In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a specific condition is associated with an executable setting value change notification effect, and if any specific condition is satisfied, the specific condition is satisfied. Only preset value change notification effects that are associated in advance can be executed, and setting value change notification effects that are not associated with each other cannot be executed.
Specifically, the first special combination winning is associated with a set value change notification effect based on the first change notification data, and the second special combination winning is set value change based on the second change notification data. A notification effect is associated.
When the first special combination is won during the BB game general game, since the set value change notification effect based on the first change notification data is associated as described above, the elapsed time acquisition means 200 If the elapsed time acquired by the above is “less than 24 hours”, the change notification execution means 280 acquires the first change notification data from the change notification data table 270 and displays it on the liquid crystal display device 53 based on the first change notification data. Change the background color of the movie to “red”. On the other hand, when the elapsed time acquired by the elapsed time acquisition means 200 is “24 hours or more and less than 48 hours”, the winning of the first special role corresponds to the setting value change notification effect based on the second change notification data. Since it is not attached, the setting value change notification effect based on this data is not executed.

  That is, if the elapsed time acquired by the elapsed time acquisition means 200 is “less than 24 hours” when the first special combination is won during the BB game general game, it is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 53. If the background color of the moving image changes to “red” but the elapsed time acquired by the elapsed time acquisition means 200 is “24 hours or more and less than 48 hours”, the moving image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 53 The background color will not change. Therefore, the player can determine whether or not 24 hours have elapsed since the input of the set value when the first special combination is won during the BB game combination general game. As a result, it is possible to determine whether or not the setting value has been switched between the end of the previous day and the start of the current day.

  Further, when the second special combination is won during the BB game general game, since the setting value change notification effect based on the second change notification data is associated as described above, the elapsed time acquisition means 200 If the elapsed time acquired by the above is “24 hours or more and less than 48 hours”, the change notification execution means 280 acquires the second change notification data from the change notification data table 270, and based on this, the liquid crystal display device 53 Change the background color of the displayed movie to “blue”. On the other hand, when the elapsed time acquired by the elapsed time acquisition means 200 is “less than 24 hours”, the winning of the second special role is associated with the set value change notification effect based on the first change notification data. Therefore, the setting value change notification effect based on this data is not executed.

  In other words, if the elapsed time acquired by the elapsed time acquisition means 200 is “24 hours or more and less than 48 hours” when the second special role is won during the BB game general game, it is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 53. When the background color of the displayed moving image changes to “blue”, but the elapsed time acquired by the elapsed time acquisition means 200 is “less than 24 hours”, the moving image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 53 The background color will not change. Therefore, if the player wins the second special role during the BB game role general game, whether or not the elapsed time from when the set value is input is 24 hours or more and less than 48 hours In other words, it is possible to determine whether or not the set value has been switched between the end of the previous day and the start of the previous day.

(Production control means 300)
The effect control means 300 is for executing effects related to the game by the effect devices 50 such as the lamp 52 and the speaker 54 when the signals output from the various control means are inputted. As an effect related to a game, for example, when a winning notification effect for notifying that a predetermined winning combination is won by the winning lottery means 140 or a special game (for example, a BB game) is started, There are directing.
Specifically, the effect control means 300 is an effect table for storing various effect data, an effect data selection means for selecting predetermined effect data from the effect table based on the input signal, Based on the effect data selected by the effect data selecting means, there is provided an effect executing means for executing an effect by a predetermined effect device 50.

(Operation of slot machine 10)
Next, an outline of the operation of the slot machine 10 having the above configuration will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.
First, the main process of the slot machine 10, that is, the operation in one game will be described.
In step 100 shown in FIG. 5, it is determined whether or not the start switch 37 has been operated. If it is determined that the start switch 37 has been operated, the process proceeds to the next step 101. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start switch 37 has not been operated, the process returns to step 100.

In step 101, when the start switch 37 is operated, the start switch 37 is turned on. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 102.
In step 102, the lottery of the combination is performed by the combination lottery means 140. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 103.
In step 103, rotation of the rotary reel 25 is started by the rotation start control means 160. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 104.
In step 104, it is determined whether or not the stop switch 38 has been operated. If it is determined that the stop switch 38 has been operated, the process proceeds to the next step 105. On the other hand, when it is determined that the stop switch 38 is not operated, the process returns to step 104.

In step 105, the stop switch 38 is turned on by operating the stop switch 38. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 106.
In step 106, the rotation stop control means 180 stops the rotation of the rotary reel 25 corresponding to the operated stop switch 38 at a predetermined position. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 107.
In step 107, it is determined whether or not the stop switch 38 corresponding to all the rotary reels 25 has been operated. If it is determined that the operation of the stop switch 38 corresponding to all the rotary reels 25 has been performed, the process proceeds to the next step 108. On the other hand, if it is determined that the stop switch 38 corresponding to all the rotary reels 25 has not been operated, the process returns to step 104.

In step 108, whether or not the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the combination corresponding to the winning flag is stopped on any active line by the winning determination means 190 during the establishment of the winning flag, that is, whether or not the winning is won. It is determined whether or not. When it is determined that a winning is made, a predetermined winning process is performed. Then, the game ends.
Next, the setting value change notification effect process will be described. This set value change notification effect process is performed separately from the main process of the slot machine 10 described above. Specifically, although not particularly illustrated, the slot machine 10 is provided with a main control device and a sub control device, and a predetermined signal output from the main control device is input to the sub control device. It is to be executed in the device. As a premise that this set value change notification effect process is performed, the elapsed time acquisition unit 200 measures the time after the set value is stored in the set value storage unit 113.

In step 200 shown in FIG. 6, whether or not a specific condition determined in advance is satisfied by the specific condition determination unit 230, that is, whether or not a winning of either the first special combination or the second special combination has been won. Is determined. If it is determined that the specific condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to the next step 201. On the other hand, when it is determined that the specific condition is not satisfied, the process returns to step 200.
In step 201, the elapsed time acquisition unit 200 acquires the elapsed time from when the set value is stored in the set value storage unit 113 until it is determined that the specific condition is satisfied. Then, the process proceeds to Step 202.

In step 202, the specific condition determination unit 230 determines whether or not the first special combination is won. If it is determined that the first special combination is won, the process proceeds to the next step 203. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first special combination is not won, that is, if it is determined that the second special combination is won, the process proceeds to step 206.
In step 203, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time acquired by the elapsed time acquisition means 200 is less than 24 hours. If it is determined that the time is less than 24 hours, the process proceeds to the next step 204. On the other hand, when it is determined that it has not been less than 24 hours, the set value change notification effect processing ends.

In step 204, the change notification execution means 280 acquires the first change notification data from the change notification data table 270. Then, the process proceeds to Step 205.
In step 205, the change notification execution means 280 changes the background color of the moving image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 53 to “red” based on the acquired first change notification data. Then, the set value change notification effect process ends.
In step 206, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time acquired by the elapsed time acquisition means 200 is 24 hours or more and less than 48 hours. If it is determined that the time is 24 hours or longer and less than 48 hours, the process proceeds to the next step 207. On the other hand, when it is determined that the time is not more than 24 hours and less than 48 hours, the set value change notification effect process ends.

In step 207, the change notification execution means 280 acquires the second change notification data from the change notification data table 270. Then, the process proceeds to Step 208.
In step 208, the change notification execution means 280 changes the background color of the moving image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 53 to “blue” based on the acquired second change notification data. Then, the set value change notification effect process ends.
(Summary)
In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as a specific condition, it is predetermined that a prize is awarded to either the first special combination or the second special combination during the BB game general game. Then, when this specific condition is satisfied, the elapsed time acquisition means 200 acquires the time from when the set value is stored in the set value storage means 113 to the time when the specific condition is satisfied.

  If the elapsed time acquired by the elapsed time acquisition means 200 is “less than 24 hours” when the first special role is won during the BB game general game, the change notification execution means 280 changes the change. First change notification data is acquired from the notification data table 270, and based on this, the background color of the moving image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 53 is changed to “red”. On the other hand, if the elapsed time acquired by the elapsed time acquisition unit 200 is “24 hours or more and less than 48 hours” when the second special combination is won during the BB game general game, the change notification execution unit 280 Thus, the second change notification data is acquired from the change notification data table 270, and the background color of the moving image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 53 is changed to “blue” based on the second change notification data.

That is, notification according to the time acquired by the elapsed time acquisition unit 200 is executed by the set value change notification control unit 260.
As described above, according to the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the set value is stored in the set value storage unit 113, in other words, the set value for the store clerk or the like of the hall to change the set value. Notification according to the elapsed time from the time of inputting is performed. Therefore, the player can determine how much time has passed since the input of the set value (change of the set value) based on the content of the notification. Information regarding changes in setting values, such as whether or not there are changes from setting values, can be obtained.

Thereby, according to the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, while making it impossible for the player to directly determine the set value, setting the information while making effective use of the information by giving the player information related to the set value. It becomes possible to predict the value, and as a result, since the set value cannot be discriminated directly, it is possible to prevent the operating rate of the slot machine 10 from being lowered.
(Modification 1)
The specific condition is not limited to winning of a predetermined combination such as winning of a first special combination or winning of a second special combination.
For example, a specific condition is that a predetermined combination has won a predetermined number of times, or that a predetermined combination has been won by the combination lottery means 140 but the combination has not been won (so-called a predetermined combination is missed). ), A predetermined number of combinations have been missed, one of the predetermined combinations has been won in the case of winning multiple winning combinations at the same time, or any combination of the predetermined symbols 51 Stopping on the active line, winning a lottery that fulfills a specific condition performed by a predetermined lottery means, that a predetermined number of games have been played since the set value was stored in the set value storage means 113, It is also possible to determine that a predetermined number of games have been played without winning a winning combination.

In addition, as a specific condition, it is possible to determine that a predetermined result is obtained in a sub game that is performed regardless of the progress of the main game. Specifically, for example, while performing a sub-game that allows the player to determine whether the result of the lottery by the role lottery means 140 in a game at a certain time point is a BB game role winning or not, It can be determined as a specific condition that the player can win the lottery result in the sub game.
In addition, as a specific condition, not only two or more conditions are determined as in the slot machine 10 according to the above embodiment, but only one condition is determined, and if this one specific condition is satisfied, It is also possible to set so that any of the set value change notification effects corresponding to time is executed.

Even in such a setting, the same operations and effects as those of the above-described embodiment are obtained.
(Modification 2)
The set value change notification is not limited to the notification effect in the effect device 50. For example, the operation content of the rotary reel 25 changes according to the elapsed time acquired by the elapsed time acquisition means 200. It can be.
More specifically, if the time acquired by the elapsed time acquisition unit 200 is less than 24 hours based on satisfying a specific condition (for example, winning of the first special role), the start switch 37 is operated. The time from the start of the rotation of the start switch 37 to the start of the rotation of the rotary reel 25 is 10 seconds from the start of the rotation of the rotary reel 25 to less than 48 hours. It can be set such as 5 seconds.

In other words, in this case, it is possible to estimate the time when the set value is input based on the time from when the start switch 37 is operated until the rotating reel 25 starts rotating.
Even in such a setting, the same operations and effects as those of the above-described embodiment are obtained.
(Second Embodiment)
The second embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
In this embodiment, date and time information at the time when the set value is stored in the set value storage means 113 is acquired, and this date and time information can be stored for the past N times (N is an integer of 1 or more). This is different from the first embodiment in that notification according to the date and time information stored at this time point is performed based on the fact that a specific condition is satisfied, and the others are the same as in the first embodiment. It has the same configuration. Hereinafter, the description will be focused on differences from the first embodiment.

(Control device 100)
As shown in FIG. 7, the control device 100 of the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes a date / time information acquisition unit 210 as well as a specific condition determination unit 230 and a set value change notification control unit 260 similar to those in the first embodiment. And date and time information storage means 220 are provided.
(Date information acquisition means 210)
The date / time information acquisition unit 210 acquires date / time information at the time when the setting value is stored in the setting value storage unit 113. That is, when the setting value is stored in the setting value storage means 113, the date and time when the setting value is stored, in other words, the setting value is changed by the setting value input means to change the setting value. The date and time when the input is performed is acquired by the date and time information acquisition unit 210.

Specifically, the date / time information acquisition unit 210 in the present embodiment may be configured by a time count register provided in the CPU of the control device 100 and an acquisition unit for acquiring time from this register. it can. That is, when the setting value is stored in the setting value storage unit 113, the acquisition unit can acquire the date and time information by acquiring the time at the time point from the register.
In addition, the date / time information acquisition unit 210 according to the present embodiment acquires information on the date / time (for example, 23:45 on the 12th) indicated up to the minute unit. The date and time information acquired by the date and time information acquisition unit 210 is not limited to this, but information on the date and time shown up to the hour unit (for example, 8 o'clock on the 10th) and the date and time shown up to the second unit ( For example, it may be information on 11th, 7:30:30.

(Date information storage means 220)
The date / time information storage unit 220 can store the date / time information acquired by the date / time information acquisition unit 210 for the past N times (N is an integer equal to or greater than 1). The date and time information of the batch can be stored in the date and time information storage means 220.
Specifically, every time when the date and time information at the time when the setting value is stored in the setting value storage means 113 is acquired by the date and time information acquisition means 210, the acquired date and time information is stored in a maximum of five pieces. Become. When new date / time information is acquired with the five date / time information stored, the date / time information stored first is erased and the acquired new date / time information is stored. It is like that.

Further, the date and time information stored in the date and time information storage unit 220 in this embodiment has passed seven days since it was stored in the date and time information storage unit 220 even when the number stored therein has not reached five. When you do it, it will be erased.
(Set value change notification control means 260)
The set value change notification control means 260 in the present embodiment provides a notification (set value change notification effect) according to the date and time information stored in the date and time information storage means 220 based on satisfying a predetermined specific condition. It is something to execute.
Specifically, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the first specific condition (two consecutive winnings of the bell role during normal game), the second specific condition (normal game) that is more difficult to satisfy than the first specific condition. And three specific conditions (three consecutive winnings for the cherry role in the middle) and a third specific condition (five consecutive winnings for the replaying role in the normal game) that is more difficult to satisfy than the second specific condition. It is predetermined.

  When the first specific condition is satisfied, it is determined whether or not date / time information belonging to the time zone “from 10:00 on the previous day to 23:00 on the previous day” is stored in the date / time information storage unit 220. In the liquid crystal display device 53, the setting value change notification effect of displaying “O” in a predetermined display area corresponding to the time zone “from 10:00 on the previous day to 23:00 on the previous day” is set on the liquid crystal display device 53. This is performed by the value change notification control means 260. On the other hand, when not stored, the liquid crystal display device 53 notifies the setting value change that “×” is displayed in a predetermined display area corresponding to the time zone “from 10:00 on the previous day to 23:00 on the previous day”. The production is performed by the set value change notification control means 260.

  Therefore, when the player has won two consecutive wins of the bell role during a normal game (that is, when the first specific condition is satisfied), the time “from 10:00 on the previous day to 23:00 on the previous day” It can be determined whether or not the set value has been switched to the band. In addition, since the time zone “from 10:00 on the previous day to 23:00 on the previous day” is during the general business hours of the hall, in principle, the set value is not switched. Therefore, in most cases, information indicating that the setting value has not been switched is obtained during the time period, which is useful information for estimating the setting value currently set. Absent. Therefore, as the specific condition for executing the set value change notification effect relating to this time zone, the first specific condition that is most easily satisfied is set.

  In addition, when the second specific condition is satisfied, it is determined whether or not the date / time information belonging to the time zone “from 23:00 on the previous day to 10:00 on the previous day” is stored in the date / time information storage unit 220. , Stored in the liquid crystal display device 53, the setting value change notification that “◯” is displayed in a predetermined display area corresponding to the time zone “from 23:00 on the previous day to 10:00 on the previous day”. The production is performed by the set value change notification control means 260. On the other hand, when not stored, the liquid crystal display device 53 displays a setting value “x” in a predetermined display area corresponding to the time zone “from 23:00 on the previous day to 10:00 on the previous day”. The change notification effect is performed by the set value change notification control means 260.

  Therefore, when the player has won three consecutive cherry roles during a normal game (that is, when the second specific condition is satisfied), “from 23:00 the day before to 10:00 the day before” It is possible to determine whether or not the set value has been switched during the time period. In addition, there is a possibility that the set value may be switched in the time period from “23:00 the day before the previous day to 10 o'clock the day before”. Was the setting value switched between the day before and the day before? It can be said that the information of “no” is relatively useful information in estimating the set value set at the present time. Therefore, as a specific condition for executing the set value change notification effect regarding this time zone, a second specific condition that is more difficult to satisfy than the first specific condition is set.

  If the third specific condition is satisfied, it is determined whether or not the date / time information belonging to the time zone “from 23:00 on the previous day to 10:00 on the previous day” is stored in the date / time information storage means 220. If it has been set, the liquid crystal display device 53 displays a setting value change notification effect that “○” is displayed in a predetermined display area corresponding to the time zone “from 23:00 on the previous day to 10:00 on the current day”. This is performed by the value change notification control means 260. On the other hand, when not stored, the liquid crystal display device 53 notifies the setting value change that “×” is displayed in a predetermined display area corresponding to the time zone “from 23:00 on the previous day to 10:00 on the current day”. The production is performed by the set value change notification control means 260.

  Therefore, if the player has won the re-gamer 5 times in a regular game (that is, when the third specific condition is satisfied), “from 23:00 the previous day to 10:00 today” It is possible to determine whether or not the setting value has been switched during the time period. In addition, there is a possibility that the set value may be switched in the time period “from 23:00 on the previous day to 10:00 on the previous day”, and information on whether or not the set value has been switched between the previous day and today. Can be said to be very useful information in estimating the setting value set at the present time. Therefore, as a specific condition for executing the set value change notification effect regarding the time period, a third specific condition that is more difficult to satisfy than the second specific condition is set.

As in the first embodiment, the specific condition determination unit 230 determines whether or not a specific condition is satisfied. Similarly to the first embodiment, the change notification data defining the content of the set value change notification effect is stored in the change notification data table 270, and the change notification execution means 280 performs the determination result. After the change notification data corresponding to is acquired, the effect is executed based on the acquired change notification data.
(Operation of slot machine 10)
Next, an outline of the operation of the slot machine 10 having the above configuration will be described using the flow shown in FIG.

Since the main process of the slot machine 10 is the same as that of the first embodiment, only the setting value change notification effect process will be described here. As a premise process for performing the set value notification effect process, every time the set value is stored in the set value storage unit 113, the date information at the time is acquired by the date information acquisition unit 210. The date information is stored in the date information storage means 220.
In step 300, whether or not a specific condition determined in advance is satisfied by the specific condition determining means 230, that is, two consecutive winnings of the bell role, three consecutive winnings of the cherry role, or five consecutive times of the re-playing role It is determined whether or not a prize has been won. If it is determined that the specific condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to the next step 301. On the other hand, if it is determined that the specific condition is not satisfied, the process returns to step 300.

In step 301, it is determined by the specific condition determining means 230 whether or not the consecutive winning combination of the bell role is made. If it is determined that the player has won two consecutive bells, the process proceeds to the next step 302. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second consecutive winning combination of the bell is not achieved, the process proceeds to step 305.
In step 302, it is determined whether date / time information belonging to the time zone “from 10:00 on the previous day to 23:00 on the previous day” is stored in the date / time information storage unit 220. If it is determined that it is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 303. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not stored, the process proceeds to step 304.

In step 303, the change notification execution unit 280 acquires the corresponding change notification data from the change notification data table 270, and based on this, “◯” is displayed in a predetermined display area corresponding to the time zone in the liquid crystal display device 53. Is displayed. Then, the set value change notification effect process ends.
In step 304, the change notification execution means 280 acquires the corresponding change notification data from the change notification data table 270, and based on this, “×” is displayed in a predetermined display area corresponding to the time zone in the liquid crystal display device 53. Is displayed. Then, the set value change notification effect process ends.

In step 305, it is determined by the specific condition determination means 230 whether or not the cherry winning combination has been won three times in succession. If it is determined that the third consecutive winning combination of cherry is determined, the process proceeds to the next step 306. On the other hand, if it is determined that the third consecutive winning combination of cherry is not made, the process proceeds to step 309.
In step 306, it is determined whether or not date / time information belonging to the time zone “from 23:00 on the previous day to 10:00 on the previous day” is stored in the date / time information storage unit 220. If it is determined that it is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 307. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not stored, the process proceeds to step 308.

In step 307, the change notification execution means 280 acquires the corresponding change notification data from the change notification data table 270, and based on this, “◯” is displayed in a predetermined display area corresponding to the time zone in the liquid crystal display device 53. Is displayed. Then, the set value change notification effect process ends.
In step 308, the change notification execution unit 280 acquires the corresponding change notification data from the change notification data table 270, and based on this, “×” is displayed in the predetermined display area corresponding to the time zone in the liquid crystal display device 53. Is displayed. Then, the set value change notification effect process ends.

In step 309, it is determined whether date / time information belonging to the time zone “from 23:00 on the previous day to 10:00 on the previous day” is stored in the date / time information storage unit 220. If it is determined that it is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 310. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not stored, the process proceeds to step 311.
In step 310, the change notification execution means 280 acquires the corresponding change notification data from the change notification data table 270, and based on this, “◯” is displayed in a predetermined display area corresponding to the time zone in the liquid crystal display device 53. Is displayed. Then, the set value change notification effect process ends.

In step 311, the change notification execution unit 280 acquires the corresponding change notification data from the change notification data table 270, and based on this, “×” is displayed in a predetermined display area corresponding to the time zone in the liquid crystal display device 53. Is displayed. Then, the set value change notification effect process ends.
(Summary)
In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the setting value is stored in the setting value storage unit 113, the date / time information acquisition unit 210 acquires the date / time information when the setting value is stored. The acquired date / time information is stored in the date / time information storage means 220. Also, as specific conditions, two consecutive wins for the bell role during the normal game (first specific condition), three consecutive wins for the cherry role during the normal game (second specific condition), and replay during the normal game Five consecutive winnings (third specific condition) of gamers are predetermined.

  Then, when the time and date information belonging to the time zone “from 10:00 on the previous day to 23:00 on the previous day” is stored in the date and time information storage means 220 in the case where the player has won two consecutive bells during the normal game Then, the change notification execution means 280 causes the liquid crystal display device 53 to display a set value change notification effect that “○” is displayed in a predetermined display area corresponding to the time zone “from 10:00 on the previous day to 23:00 on the previous day”. Will be executed. In addition, in the case of winning three consecutive wins of the cherry role during a normal game, date / time information belonging to the time zone “from 23:00 the previous day to 10:00 the day before” is stored in the date / time information storage means 220. In such a case, the change notification execution means 280 causes the liquid crystal display device 53 to display “O” in a predetermined display area corresponding to the time zone “from 23:00 the previous day to 10:00 the day before”. A value change notification effect will be executed. In addition, when the re-game player is won five times continuously during the normal game, the date / time information belonging to the time zone “from 23:00 on the previous day to 10:00 on the current day” was stored in the date / time information storage means 220. In some cases, the change notification execution means 280 causes the liquid crystal display device 53 to display a setting value change notification that “O” is displayed in a predetermined display area corresponding to the time zone “from 23:00 on the previous day to 10:00 on the current day”. The production will be executed.

As described above, according to the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the date and time when the setting value is stored in the setting value storage means 113, in other words, the hall clerk etc. to change the setting value, etc. Notification according to the date and time when the set value is input is performed. Therefore, the player can determine when the input of the set value (change of the set value) has been performed based on the content of the notification, for example, whether there is a change from the set value of the previous day, Information on changes in setting values can be obtained.
Thereby, according to the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, while making it impossible for the player to directly determine the set value, setting the information while making effective use of the information by giving the player information related to the set value. It becomes possible to predict the value, and as a result, since the set value cannot be discriminated directly, it is possible to prevent the operating rate of the slot machine 10 from being lowered.

10 slot machine
20 Housing 21 Reel unit
22 Left reel 23 Middle reel
24 Right reel 25 Rotating reel
26 Middle plate 27 Hopper unit
28 Power supply unit 29a Main board unit
29b Sub board unit
30 Front door 31 Decoration
32a Upper panel 32b Lower panel
33 Control section 34 Display window
35 Input switch 36a Single bed switch
36b Max bet switch
37 Start switch 38 Stop switch
39 Settlement switch 40 Medal payout exit
41 Medal tray 42 Key hole
43 Medal selector 44 Medal slot
50 Production equipment 51
52 Lamp 53 LCD
54 Speaker 55 Setting switch (Setting input means)
91 Middle line 92 Upper line
93 Lower line 94 Upper right line
95 Right Down Line
100 Controller 113 Setting value storage means
120 Game control means 121 Normal game control means
122 Special game control means 140 Role lottery means
141 Random number generation means 142 Random number extraction means
143 Lottery table 144
145 Flag establishment means 160 Rotation start control means
180 Rotation stop control means 190 Winning judgment means
200 Elapsed time acquisition means 210 Date and time information acquisition means
220 Date and time information storage means 230 Specific condition judgment means
260 Setting value change notification control means
270 Change notification data table
280 Change notification execution means 300 Production control means

Claims (2)

A plurality of rotating reels with a plurality of symbols around them,
A start switch for starting rotation of a plurality of rotating reels;
A stop switch for stopping the rotation of the corresponding rotating reel;
A set value input means for inputting any one set value among the set values associated with different predetermined payout rates in a plurality of stages;
A control device for controlling the game,
The control device
Set value storage means for storing the set value input by the set value input means;
By winning a lottery with a lottery probability based on the payout rate associated with the set value stored in the set value storage means, a winning or non-winning of any one of a plurality of predetermined roles is determined. A role lottery means to perform,
Rotation stop control means for performing stop control of the rotating reel according to the result of the lottery by the role lottery means and the operation of the stop switch,
In a gaming machine capable of determining whether or not a prize is awarded based on a stop position of a symbol in a state where a plurality of rotating reels are stopped, and giving a predetermined profit when judged to be a prize,
The control device
An elapsed time acquisition unit that acquires a time from when the set value is stored in the set value storage unit to a time when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
A gaming machine, comprising: a set value change notification control unit that executes notification according to the time acquired by the elapsed time acquisition unit based on satisfying a specific condition. A plurality of rotating reels with a plurality of symbols around them,
A start switch for starting rotation of a plurality of rotating reels;
A stop switch for stopping the rotation of the corresponding rotating reel;
A set value input means for inputting any one set value among the set values associated with different predetermined payout rates in a plurality of stages;
A control device for controlling the game,
The control device
Set value storage means for storing the set value input by the set value input means;
By winning a lottery with a lottery probability based on the payout rate associated with the set value stored in the set value storage means, a winning or non-winning of any one of a plurality of predetermined roles is determined. A role lottery means to perform,
Rotation stop control means for performing stop control of the rotating reel according to the result of the lottery by the role lottery means and the operation of the stop switch,
In a gaming machine capable of determining whether or not a prize is awarded based on a stop position of a symbol in a state where a plurality of rotating reels are stopped, and giving a predetermined profit when judged to be a prize,
The control device
Date and time information acquisition means for acquiring date and time information at the time when the setting value is stored in the setting value storage means;
Date and time information storage means capable of storing the date and time information acquired by the date and time information acquisition means for the past N times (N is an integer of 1 or more);
A setting value change notification control means for executing notification according to the date and time information stored in the date and time information storage means based on satisfying a predetermined specific condition; Machine.