JP2015016202A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To suppress a decrease in operation of a slot machine.SOLUTION: A slot machine includes: counting means (performance control device 70) for counting the number of execution times of a game; specific game state generation means (performance control device 70) for generating a specific game state (ART state) ST30 advantageous to a player when the number of execution times reaches a preset, prescribed number of games (the number of released games); and number-of-prescribed-games resetting means (performance control device 70) for resetting one of a plurality of prescribed number of games, based on a prescribed game count table (a game number release table 1, and a game number release table 2), where the plurality of prescribed number of games are defined as a settable prescribed number of games. When the player performs predetermined operation, the-number-of-prescribed-games resetting means (performance control device 70) resets a specific prescribed number of games from among the plurality of prescribed number of games as a new prescribed number of games.

Description

  The present invention starts the game by variably displaying a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols based on the operation of the start operation unit, and responds based on the operation of the stop operation unit corresponding to each reel. The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of giving a game value based on a symbol combination mode when each reel is stopped.

A conventional gaming machine, for example, a slot machine, includes a plurality of variation display means (reels) capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols, and a lottery means for performing an internal lottery for each execution of a game with the variation display. When the game stop result is a symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination won in the internal lottery, the winning combination of the winning combination is established.
In such a slot machine, by notifying the player of the order in which the reels are to be stopped, an AT (assist time) that can be easily aligned, which is not normally possible because the reel stop operation is not appropriate. A game in which a specific game state such as ART (Assist Replay Time) is generated has been proposed (for example, see Patent Document 1).

  In addition, in some recent slot machines, the number of game executions is counted, and the specific game state is generated based on the fact that the number of executions has reached a predetermined number of times set in advance. Yes.

JP 2003-175156 A

  However, in the above slot machine, there is a problem that when the number of executions that can be easily set as the prescribed number of times has elapsed, the player stops the game and the operation is reduced.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of suppressing a decrease in operation.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
The game is started by variably displaying a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols based on the operation of the start operation unit, and the corresponding reel is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation unit corresponding to each reel. In the slot machine that can give a game value based on the pattern combination mode when each reel is stopped,
Counting means for counting the number of executions of the game;
A specific game state generating means for generating a specific game state advantageous to the player when the number of executions reaches a predetermined number of games set in advance;
A prescribed game number resetting means for resetting one prescribed game number out of the plurality of prescribed game times based on a prescribed game number table in which a plurality of prescribed game times are defined as the settable prescribed game number; ,
With
The predetermined game number resetting means, when a predetermined operation is performed by the player, sets a specific predetermined game number of a value equal to or greater than the value of the execution number when the predetermined operation is performed as a new predetermined game number. It can be reset as

  Here, the “predetermined operation by the player” means an operation of an effect button that can be operated by the player.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, by resetting the specified game number by the specified game number resetting means, it is possible to improve the player's willingness to play, and to suppress a decrease in operation. . In addition, when there is a predetermined operation by the player, it is possible to reset a specific specified number of games that is equal to or greater than the value of the number of executions when the predetermined operation is performed as a new specified number of games. By doing so, for example, it is possible to prevent the preset number of games that is extremely advantageous for both the game store and the player from being reset, so that the profit balance between the game store and the player can be maintained. Become.

The invention according to claim 2 is the slot machine according to claim 1,
The prescribed game number table is:
A first division table that divides the value of the number of executions that can be counted by the counting means into N first divisions within a range up to a maximum value that can be set as the prescribed game number;
A second partition table in which each first partition partitioned by the first partition table is further partitioned into M second partitions;
With
Each of the M second sections includes at least one value that can be set as the prescribed number of games.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the first division table in which the value of the number of executions that can be counted by the counting means within the range up to the maximum value that can be set as the prescribed number of games is divided into N first divisions; Based on the prescribed game number table, the second divided table obtained by further dividing each of the first divisions divided by the first divided table into M second divisions. By resetting the prescribed number of games, it is possible to improve the player's willingness to play and to suppress a decrease in operation.

The invention according to claim 3 is the slot machine according to claim 2,
The prescribed game number resetting means is:
A first lottery means for drawing one first section from the N first sections based on the first section table;
A second lottery means for lottering one second section from the M second sections corresponding to the first section lottery by the first lottery means based on the second section table;
With
When there is a predetermined operation by the player, the first division including the same value as the specified number of games when the predetermined operation is performed is selected, and the first lot is selected by the second lottery means. One of the M second divisions corresponding to the second division including the specified number of games equal to or greater than the value of the number of times of execution when the predetermined operation is performed can be drawn by lottery, A new prescribed game number is reset from the same value as the prescribed game number included in the one second category.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, when there is a predetermined operation by the player, the first division including the same value as the prescribed number of games when the predetermined operation is performed is selected, A second category including a specified number of games that is equal to or greater than the value of the number of executions when the predetermined operation is performed among the M second categories corresponding to the first category by the second lottery means. Before the predetermined operation is performed by making it possible to draw one second division and resetting a new prescribed game number from the same value as the prescribed game number included in the one second division. Since the value of the specified number of games will not be changed extremely after and after, it is possible to prevent the number of specified games that are extremely advantageous for both the game store and the player from being reset. And profits with players It is possible to keep the scan.

The invention according to claim 4 is the slot machine according to claim 3,
The prescribed game number resetting means is:
When the specific gaming state is ended, the first lottery means draws one first division from the N first divisions, and the second lottery means selects the first division corresponding to the first division. One of the M second divisions is selected by lottery, and a new prescribed game number is reset from the same value as the prescribed game number included in the one second division.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, when the specific gaming state is finished without performing a predetermined operation by the player, the first lottery means selects one first division from the N first divisions. A lottery is performed, and a second lottery is selected by the second lottery means from the M second divisions corresponding to the one first division, and the same value as the prescribed number of games included in the one second division is obtained. Since the new prescribed game number is reset from the inside, unlike the case where a predetermined operation is performed by the player, it is possible to reset the prescribed game number that is extremely advantageous for the player, so at least the specific game Until the state ends, the player's willingness to play can be improved, and a decrease in operation can be suppressed.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, a player's willingness to play can be improved and it becomes possible to suppress an operation fall.

It is a front view showing an appearance of a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of the control system of the slot machine of embodiment. FIG. 5 is an arrangement diagram of symbols formed on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of winning of the slot machine of embodiment, the symbol combination aspect corresponding to each winning, and winning content. It is a transition diagram of game mode (effect mode). It is a table which shows the mode transfer conditions to each game mode (effect mode). It is a figure explaining an example of the assist production performed in the slot machine of an embodiment. (A)-(d) is a figure explaining an example of the production | presentation performed when it transfers to character breeding mode, (e)-(g) is performed when it transfers to suggestion mode B It is a figure explaining an example of production. It is a flowchart which shows the main process by a game control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the bet number / credit control process in the main process of a game control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the medal insertion control process in the bet number / credit control process of a game control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the credit control process in the bet number / credit control process of a game control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the internal lottery process in the main process of a game control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the freeze production control process in the main process of a game control apparatus. It is a figure explaining the problem in case a freeze generate | occur | produces at the time of winning of what is called a pushing order bell. It is a flowchart which shows the reel rotation start process in the main process of a game control apparatus. It is a figure explaining the win winning flag of special replay B (replay C). It is a flowchart which shows the reel rotation stop process in the main process of a game control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the winning determination process in the main process of a game control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the game state update process in the main process of a game control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the sub main process by an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the received command check process in the sub main process of an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the received command analysis process in the received command check process of an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the effect lottery process in the sub main process of an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the production mode lottery processing in the production lottery processing of the production control device. It is a flowchart which shows the special replay B determination process in the effect mode lottery process of an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the game progress management process in the sub main process of an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows RT production control processing in the game progress management processing of production control device. It is a flowchart which shows the game number cancellation | release zone setting process in the game progress management process of an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the game machine customization process in the sub main process of an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the game machine customization process in the sub main process of an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the regulation game number update process in the game machine customization process of an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the regulation game number lottery process in the regulation game number update process of an effect control apparatus. It is a figure explaining the game number cancellation | release tables 1 and 2 of 1st Embodiment. (A) is a figure explaining the game number cancellation | release table 1 of 1st Embodiment, (b) is the number of games used when the specific game state of 1st Embodiment is complete | finished (at the time of normal distribution). It is a figure explaining the cancellation | release table 2, (c) is a figure explaining the game number cancellation | release table 2 used when the game number cancellation | release reset operation by a player is performed. It is a figure explaining the game number cancellation | release table 3 of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the method of determining a zone using the game number cancellation | release table 3. FIG. It is a figure explaining the modification of the game number cancellation | release table 3 of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the method of determining a zone using the game number cancellation | release table 3 of a modification. It is a figure explaining the game system of an embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the player authentication process by a member management apparatus. It is a figure explaining an example of the display mode of the image display apparatus 3 at the time of performing a game machine customization process. It is a flowchart which shows the regulation game number lottery process of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the game number cancellation | release tables 1 and 2 of 2nd Embodiment. (A) is a figure explaining the game number cancellation | release table 1 used when the specific game state of 2nd Embodiment is complete | finished (at the time of normal distribution), (b) is a game number cancellation | release reset by a player. It is a figure explaining the game number cancellation | release table 1 used when operation is performed. It is a flowchart which shows the regulation game number lottery process of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the game number cancellation | release table 1 used when the game number cancellation | release reset operation by the player of 3rd Embodiment is performed. It is a flowchart which shows the regulation game number lottery process of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the game number cancellation | release table 2 used when the game number cancellation | release reset operation by the player of 4th Embodiment is performed. It is a flowchart which shows the regulation game number lottery process of 5th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the regulation game number lottery process of 6th Embodiment.

<First Embodiment>
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with various devices inside a box-shaped housing whose front surface is open, and a hinge (not shown) is provided on the front surface of the housing. A front door (front frame) 2 is provided so as to be openable and closable in a single opening manner. At the upper part of the front door 2, there are provided an image display device 3 for effecting display and information display according to the game, a speaker 4 for effecting sound, and the like. The image display device 3 is composed of a liquid crystal display panel, for example, and displays various information in addition to the effect display relating to the game. Then, various effect displays and history information display on the image display device 3 are controlled by the effect control device 70 (see FIG. 2).

  A front panel 9 is arranged at the center of the front door 2 so that the back cannot be visually recognized, and a decorative pattern or the like is drawn. The back of the front panel 9 is visible at the center (for example, A (transparent) symbol display window 5 is formed. The front panel 9 may be constituted by a display device. In the state where no image is displayed on the symbol display window 5, the reel 6 is visible, and an image that produces a game mainly around the symbol display window 5 is displayed. indicate. In this case, it is also possible to display an image that produces a game on the symbol display window 5.

  Through the symbol display window 5 (window portion), a symbol that is variably displayed by the rotation of the reel 6 disposed in the housing can be visually recognized. The reel 6 includes a cylindrical left reel 6a, a middle reel 6b, and a right reel 6c arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction. A plurality of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surfaces of these reels 6a, 6b, and 6c according to a predetermined arrangement by winding a strip-shaped sheet 6d on which a plurality of symbols are drawn along the longitudinal direction ( (See FIG. 3). Each reel 6a, 6b, 6c is provided with a reel motor 64 (first reel motor 64a, second reel motor 64b, third reel motor 64c (see FIG. 2)), which is a stepping motor. Thus, each reel 6a, 6b, 6c can be independently driven to rotate and stopped. That is, the first reel motor 64a serves as an electric drive source for driving the left reel 6a, the second reel motor 64b serves as the middle reel 6b, and the third reel motor 64c serves as the right reel 6c.

  By rotating the reel 6 by the reel motor 64, a plurality of types of symbols visually recognized from the symbol display window 5 are varied so as to circulate from top to bottom, for example (variable display). On the other hand, in a state where the reel 6 is stopped, a predetermined number (for example, three) of consecutive symbols, that is, a total of nine symbols of 3 × 3, are displayed through the symbol display window 5 for each reel 6a, 6b, 6c. And is visible. That is, through the symbol display window 5, the effective display portions of the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c for deriving and displaying the game stop result can be visually recognized. That is, the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c form a plurality of variable display units that can display a plurality of symbols in a variable manner.

  A predetermined effective line is set for a 3 × 3 symbol matrix visually recognized from the symbol display window 5. In the present embodiment, a line (middle line) crossing the middle symbols of the reels 6a, 6b, 6c is an effective line. The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured to validate the middle stage line regardless of the number of bets, and to determine whether or not a prize has been established based on the symbol combination form formed on the activated line. Further, in addition to the above middle stage line, a line crossing the upper symbols of each reel 6a, 6b, 6c (upper line), a line crossing the lower symbols of each reel 6a, 6b, 6c (lower line), the lower stage of the left reel 6a- Lines that obliquely cross the reels 6a, 6b, 6c from the middle stage of the middle reel 6b to the upper stage of the right reel 6c (upward line), and the reels 6a, 6b, 6c from the upper stage of the left reel 6a-middle stage of the middle reel 6b-lower stage of the right reel 6c. A line crossing diagonally (lower right line) may be an effective line. In this case, the slot machine 1 activates a predetermined active line according to the number of bets. For example, when the bet number is 1, the middle line becomes an active line, and when the bet number is 2, the upper and lower lines become active lines. When the bet number is 3, in addition to the upper, middle, and lower lines, the right-up and right-down lines are effective lines. Also, all lines may be valid regardless of the number of bets.

  Below the symbol display window 5, a credit number display unit 11, a game progress display unit 12, and a payout number display unit 13 are provided. The credit number display unit 11 displays the number of medals stored as credits without being paid out by the medal payout device 63 (see FIG. 2). The game progress display unit 12 displays a game progress state. Further, the payout number display unit 13 displays the number of payouts at the time of winning. These display parts 11, 12, and 13 are comprised by LED of 7 segments, for example, and display various information by the lighting state.

  On the lower right side of the symbol display window 5, there is provided a game state display unit 18 for displaying a state such as a replay state, a wait state, and a game standby state, and the game state is displayed by lighting the lamp. Also, on the lower left side of the symbol display window 5, a bet number display unit 19 for displaying the bet number is provided.

  The game state display unit 18 includes a replay display unit that indicates that a replay winning (replay winning) has been established and a replay game has been awarded, and until the reel 6 rotates after the player operates the start lever 21. A weight display section indicating that there is a waiting time (a state in which the reel 6 is waiting to start rotating because a certain time has not elapsed since the start of the previous game), and a standby in which the slot machine 1 can play a game It is composed of an insert medal display section that indicates a state and prompts a betting operation.

  A step portion protruding forward is formed below the symbol display window 5, and the upper surface of the step portion is an inclined base portion 14 that is inclined downward on the front side. The tilt base 14 has a built-in medal slot 15, a 1-bet button 16 and a max-bet button 17 as a progress operation unit for advancing the game, and an operation switch for receiving an operation input from the player. The effect button 10 and the selection button (cross key) 29 are provided.

  The medal slot 15 is disposed on the right side (the open end side of the front door 2) when viewed from the front side of the slot machine 1 in the inclined base part 14. When the player inserts a medal into the medal slot 15 and performs a betting operation, the game can be executed. A medal insertion detection sensor 51 (see FIG. 2) for detecting the passage of medals is provided in a path through which medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 15 pass. And the number of inserted medals is counted.

  The 1-bet button 16 and the max-bet button 17 are arranged on the left side when viewed from the front side of the slot machine 1 in the inclined base part 14. The 1-bet button 16 can input the number of bets one by one from the credit every time the pressing operation is performed. The maximum bet button 17 can input from the credit to the upper limit number (for example, three) of the bet number by performing a pressing operation once. However, when the credit number is less than the upper limit number, the credit number is input as the bet number. It is like that.

  The effect button 10 is arranged at the center of the tilting base part 14, and when the player operates, an effect in which the player's operation is intervened in the effect display on the image display device 3 is performed, or the game History information is displayed. The selection button (cross key) 29 is arranged on the right side of the effect button 10 and is used, for example, when the player inputs a predetermined password in the gaming machine customization process described later.

  A payout button 20, a start lever 21, a return button 22, a reel stop button 24, a keyhole 23, and the like are provided below the inclined base portion 14. The payout button 20 is paid out and stored as a credit when a medal inserted through the medal insertion slot 15, a 1-bet button 16, a medal (bet medal) input as a bet number by the max bet button 17, or a winning is established. This is used when giving a command to return the received medal (stored medal) to the tray 27. In addition, when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 15 after an automatic betting operation based on establishment of a re-game winning (replay winning), or a medal exceeding a predetermined number that can be stored as credits, a flow path switching solenoid (medal selector) It is returned to the tray 27 via 68.

  The start lever 21 is an operation lever for making a progress operation unit for advancing the game and for starting a single game. The key hole 23 is for inserting a key when opening the front door 2 or resetting an error (for example, hopper error) state of the slot machine 1. The return button 22 is used when a medal inserted through the medal insertion slot 15 and clogged by the flow path switching solenoid (medal selector) 68 is returned to the tray 27.

  The reel stop button 24 forms a progress operation unit for progressing the game, and is provided with a left reel stop button 24a, which is provided in one-to-one correspondence with the left reel 6a, the middle reel 6b, and the right reel 6c. The middle reel stop button 24b and the right reel stop button 24c are configured to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels 6a, 6b, 6c in accordance with the stop operation. These reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, and 24c are formed of, for example, a colored translucent resin member. Inside the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c, there is a stop button for informing whether or not the corresponding reel 6 can be stopped by operating the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c. Each LED 66 (see FIG. 2) is provided.

  Further, a decorative plate (decorative panel) 25 constituting a lower region of the front door 2 is provided below the portion where these operation buttons are provided. Further, an ashtray 26, a tray 27 for storing medals, a medal payout port 28, a speaker 4 for outputting sound, and the like are provided below the decorative plate 25 and at the lowermost portion of the front door 2. .

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the control system of the slot machine 1. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the component which is the same as that of the component demonstrated in FIG. 1, or it corresponds, and the overlapping description is abbreviate | omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the control system of the slot machine 1 relates to a game control device (main control device) 50 that controls the game in an integrated manner, and effects of the game under the control of the game control device 50. An effect control device (sub-control device) 70 that performs overall control and a power supply device (not shown) that supplies power to these control devices are provided. Each component of the control system is disposed inside the casing of the slot machine 1. Further, the power supply device is configured to supply backup power so that data stored in the RAM 50c and RAM 70c (described later) is retained in the event of a power failure.

  The game control device 50 includes a central processing unit (CPU) 50a, a read only memory (ROM) 50b, a random access memory (RAM) 50c, an input / output interface (hereinafter referred to as “I / F”) 50d, and a prize used for internal lottery. A random number generator (not shown) for generating various random values such as a random number for determination is provided.

  The CPU 50a includes a control unit and a calculation unit, and performs various types of calculation processing, data input / output, generation of control signals, and the like as the calculation processing device of the game control device 50.

The ROM 50b stores internal lottery determination values (determination tables) and the like in addition to control programs and control data for executing various processes.
The ROM 50b stores a stop control table that is referred to when the reel 6 is stopped in each game. For example, there are a stop control table corresponding to various types of winning winnings, a stop control table corresponding to a loss, and the like. In the stop control table, the reel 6 pull-in stop control for forming the symbol combination mode corresponding to the internal winning state (the state of the set winning flag) to the maximum on the effective line and various winnings not internally won. Stores the data for controlling the kicking stop of the reel that removes the corresponding symbol combination from the effective line (the maximum number of sliding frames of 4 frames, etc.), and the stop position depends on the operation stop order and operation timing of the reel 6 It is set in advance.

  In the RAM 50c, a random number storage area for internal lottery sampled by the CPU 50a based on the start operation, various data (for example, credit number data, bet number data, internal winning state data, and predetermined symbol combination modes are derived. A storage area for temporarily storing data relating to payout based on the data, data indicating the winning probability value of the internal lottery, and the work area of the CPU 50a.

  The I / F 50d includes a medal insertion detection switch 51, a start lever sensor 52, a reel stop sensor 53 (a first reel (left) stop sensor 53a, a second reel (middle) stop sensor) through a low-pass filter and a buffer gate (not shown). 53b, third reel (right) stop sensor 53c), reel position detection sensor 54 (left reel position detection sensor 54a, middle reel position detection sensor 54b, right reel position detection sensor 54c), 1 bet sensor 56, max bet sensor 57 The CPU 50a supplies various signals output from the credit selection sensor 58, the payout medal detection sensor 59, the setting device 60, the reset sensor 61, the front frame (front door) opening detection sensor 62, and the like.

Here, the medal insertion detection sensor 51 is provided in the flow path switching solenoid (medal selector) 68 and detects the passage of the medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 15, and the medal insertion is based on this detection information. The number of sheets is counted.
The start lever sensor 52 is a sensor for detecting that the start lever 21 has been operated.
The first reel (left) stop sensor 53a, the second reel (middle) stop sensor 53b, and the third reel (right) stop sensor 53c of the reel stop sensor 53 are operated by the corresponding reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, and 24c. It is a sensor for detecting that it was done.
The left reel position detection sensor 54a, the middle reel position detection sensor 54b, and the right reel position detection sensor 54c of the reel position detection sensor 54 are sensors for detecting the rotation phases of the corresponding reels 6a, 6b, and 6c. .

The 1-bet sensor 56 is a sensor for detecting that the 1-bet button 16 has been operated.
The max bet sensor 57 is a sensor for detecting that the max bet button 17 has been operated.
The credit selection sensor 58 is a sensor for detecting that a credit selection button (not shown) is operated.
The payout medal detection sensor 59 detects medals paid out from the medal payout device 63, and the number of medals paid out is counted by counting the detection signals from the sensors.

  The setting device 60 is for switching the setting of the slot machine 1 based on the setting change operation. By this setting device 60, for example, the winning probability (internal winning probability) of various winnings in the internal lottery for each game and the machine discount are set to any one of a plurality of settings (for example, settings 1 to 6).

The reset sensor 61 is, for example, a switch for detecting that the key inserted into the keyhole 23 is rotated in the opposite direction to when the front door 2 is opened, and resets the slot machine 1 based on this detection. is there. Note that the game control device 50 cancels the error state of the slot machine 1 based on the detection signal from the reset sensor 61, for example.
The front frame opening detection sensor 62 is a sensor for detecting the open state of the front door (front frame) 2.

  In addition, the I / F 50d sends a control signal output from the CPU 50a to an effect control device 70, a credit number display unit 11, a game progress display unit 12, a payout number display unit 13, a game via an output port and a driver (not shown). Status display unit 18, bet number display unit 19, medal payout device 63, reel motor 64 (left reel motor 64a, middle reel motor 64b, right reel motor 64c), external signal output terminal (with the slot machine 1) Is output to a terminal 33 connected to a management device provided separately, the stop button LED 66, the flow path switching solenoid 68, and the like. Thereby, the game control device 50 can control various components.

  The control signal output to the external signal output terminal 33 includes, for example, a signal indicating the number of bets output when the start lever 21 is operated (game medal insertion signal), and a payout output when a medal is paid out. A signal indicating the number of medals (game medal payout signal), a signal indicating that the big bonus state is being set (BB signal), a signal indicating that the regular bonus state is being set (RB signal), and that the replay time state is being set Signal (RT signal), a signal (security signal) output when the front door 2 is opened or when a setting is changed. It should be noted that identification information (chip ID) that can identify the game control device uniquely set in the CPU may be output when an output event occurs after the power is turned on.

In the game control device 50, for example, the CPU 50a updates a random number every predetermined cycle time (for example, +1), performs control to sample the random number at that time by the detection timing by the start lever sensor 52, and uses the sampled random number. Internal lottery is performed as a random number for internal lottery.
Further, the game control device 50 refers to the corresponding stop control table based on the internal lottery result and the stop operation timing of the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c, and operates the reel motors 64a, 64b, 64c. By controlling, the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c are stopped so that a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display window 5. A random number generated by a random number generator (not shown) may be sampled.

Further, the game control device 50 stops the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c when a symbol constituting the symbol combination mode corresponding to the internal winning winning combination is stopped before reaching the valid line. So-called pull-in stop control is performed to delay the timing so that the symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line.
In addition, when the stop operation is performed at the timing when the symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning that is not won internally is formed on the active line, the timing to stop the reels 6a, 6b, 6c is delayed to The so-called kicking stop control is performed so that the symbols constituting the symbol combination form that can be formed in the same manner pass the effective line.
In the pull-in stop control and the kick-off stop control by the game control device 50, the time value at which the stop timing can be changed (delayed) is determined in advance, and the stop operation is normally performed (in the case of 21 frames per reel). The time value is such that it can be drawn or kicked within a predetermined number of symbols (for example, 4 frames) from the position where it was performed.

  On the other hand, the effect control device 70 includes a CPU 70a, a ROM 70b, a RAM 70c, an I / F 70d, and the like. The effect control device 70 controls the effect display on the image display device (main display) 3 based on the information related to the game supplied from the game control device 50, the effect of the effect by the light emitting device 7, the effect device 72, and the speaker 4. Control and so on. In addition, the setting of the volume when performing an effect or the like by the speaker 4 can be performed by a volume volume switch (not shown) connected to the effect control device 70.

  Further, the effect control device 70 controls the stop button LED 66 based on the information related to the game supplied from the game control device 50. Further, based on input information from the effect button 10 and the selection button 29, control for changing the effect mode is performed. Note that the stop button LED 66 enters a valid notification lighting state based on the reception of the stop valid command, and enters an invalid notification lighting state based on the reception of the stop command. The invalid notification lighting state may be turned off.

  Here, the information relating to the game supplied from the game control device 50 includes bet number information (for example, the number of pulses corresponding to the bet number) that is output when the start lever 21 is operated and the game is started. , Information that conveys the number of bets and the number of games), internal winning information indicating the lottery result by internal lottery, gaming state information indicating the current gaming state (normal gaming state, BB state, RB state, RT state, etc.), fluctuation The reel stop information indicating that the reel stop button 24 corresponding to the reel 6 being displayed has been operated is included.

  The I / F 70d outputs various signals input from the game control device 50 to the CPU 70a via a low-pass filter and a buffer gate (not shown). Further, the I / F 70d outputs the control signal input from the CPU 70a to the image display device 3, the speaker 4, the light emitting device 7 including a lamp, LED, and the like via an output port and a driver (not shown). As a result, the image display device 3 and the speaker 4 can be controlled by the effect control device 70.

  Thereby, for example, the effect control device 70 controls the image display device 3 to display a small role winning notice display, a special winning notification display, an effect display (thing completed in one game or over multiple games), and the like. I do. In addition, the effect control device 70 performs decoration by light emission from the light emitting device 7 provided on the front door 2 and an effect by sound from the speaker 4. Note that the communication between the game control device 50 and the effect control device 70 described above is in a form in which a control signal can be transmitted only in one direction from the game control device 50 to the effect control device 70. An illegal signal is prevented from being input to the game control device 50.

  Here, the progress of the game in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be briefly described. When playing a game in the slot machine 1, the player first inputs a medal from the medal insertion unit 15 or operates the 1 bet button 16 and the max bet button 17 to input a bet number (betting input). When the betting input is performed, the active line is set, and the operation of the start lever 21 is enabled, that is, the game can be started. When the start lever 21 is operated, an internal lottery process is performed in the game control device 50 to determine whether or not the winning (role) is won and the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c start to change.

  After a predetermined time has elapsed, the reels 6a, 6b, 6c are stopped from rotating based on the operation of the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c in which the stop operation is enabled, and a predetermined symbol is displayed in the symbol display window 5. . When the symbol combination mode corresponding to the internal winning winning is formed on the active line, the winning is established, and the medal corresponding to the winning is paid out. The game of one segment is completed as described above, and thereafter, the game is advanced by repeating this operation.

FIG. 3 shows an example of an arrangement of symbols formed on the reel seal (sheet) 6d constituting the outer peripheral surface of the reels 6a, 6b, 6c provided in the slot machine 1.
As shown in FIG. 3, the reel seal 6d has “black 7”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “bell”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “replay”, “CHANCE”, Nine types of “blank” identifiable symbols are arranged in a predetermined order. The upper and lower end portions of each reel seal 6 d are portions that become seams when wound around the reel 6.

FIG. 4 shows the types of winning combinations in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, symbol combination modes corresponding to each winning combination, and winning contents.
In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, a big bonus winning combination (BB winning combination) and a regular bonus winning combination (RB winning combination) are defined as special winning combinations. The winning winning flag of each special winning combination (the flag set when winning the internal lottery) is treated separately. If you win an internal prize for a special winning combination, even if the winning of the special winning combination cannot be established in the internal winning game, the winning winning flag will be carried over to the next game and the special winning combination will be won in subsequent games. Can be established.

Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as a small role, a bell winning combination, a watermelon winning combination, a cherry winning combination, a single winning combination, a replay A (normal replay) combination, a replay B (special replay A) combination, and a replay C A (special replay B) role, a replay D (rush replay) role, and a replay E (end replay) role are defined.
If a small role is won internally, the winning of the small role can be established only in a game that is won internally. For example, if the winning of a small combination (for example, a watermelon winning combination) cannot be established due to the timing of the stop operation (so-called missing), the winning combination flag of this small combination is cleared and is not carried over to the next game. .

  As shown in FIG. 4, a BB winning combination that is established when a bonus symbol combination mode of “white 7-white 7-white 7” or “black 7-black 7-black 7” is formed on the active line. When a combination is established, a BB state as a special gaming state is generated. The number of medals paid out when the BB winning combination is established is zero. In the BB state, for example, a game using a determination table in which the internal winning probability of the normal winning combination (small combination) is higher than that in the normal gaming state is executed. The process ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player in the BB state exceeds 261. In the BB state, the JAC game (a game in which the internal winning probability of a predetermined winning combination is high when the JAC in winning is established) is repeatedly executed until the total number of medals to be paid out reaches a specified number. Alternatively, the JAC game may be executed in combination with a game in which the internal winning probability of the normal winning combination (small combination) is high.

  When the RB winning combination that is established when the bonus symbol combination mode of “white 7-white 7-black 7” or “black 7-black 7-white 7” is formed on the active line, An RB condition occurs. The number of medals paid out when the RB winning combination is established is zero. In the RB state, for example, a game is executed using a determination table in which the internal winning probability of the normal winning combination (small combination) is higher than that in the normal gaming state. The process ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player in the RB state exceeds 41.

  The Bell prize is a prize that is established when the “Bell-Bell-Bell” symbol combination pattern is formed on an apparent line (upper, right-up, and right-down three lines in total). In the above example, for example, “watermelon (10) -bell (14) -blank (13)” is established), 10 medals are paid out, and are visually aligned (for example, “Replay (8) on the active line) -"Blank (8)-Blank (9)" is established), three medals are paid out. This appearance of diagonally-aligned (push order correct answer) and upper-stage aligned (push order incorrect answer) is constituted by a so-called push order bell prize in which a bell prize is not established unless the reel stop button 24 is depressed in the preset pushing order. ing. In addition, you may comprise so-called common bell prize that the symbol combination aspect of "Bell-Bell-Bell" is formed on an effective line without pushing order.

  The watermelon prize is a prize that is established when the symbol combination mode of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is formed on the active line, and six medals are paid out.

  The cherry winning is a winning that is established when the symbol combination mode of “cherry-ANY-ANY” is formed on the active line, and two medals are paid out. Here, “ANY” indicates that any symbol may be used.

  The single winning combination is a winning that is established when the symbol combination mode of “watermelon-watermelon-blank” is formed on the active line, and one medal is paid out.

  Replay A (usually replay) winning is a valid combination of symbol combinations of "Replay-Replay-Replay", "CHANCE-Replay-Replay", "Replay-CHANCE-Replay", and "Replay-Replay-CHANCE" It is a prize that is established when it is formed above. When the Replay A winning is established, a replay game (replay game) that allows the game to be executed without any betting operation is awarded. Even if a Replay A prize is established, no medals are paid out.

  The replay B (special replay A) winning is a winning that is established when the “blank-replay-blank” symbol combination is formed on the active line. When the Replay B winning is established, a replay game (replay game) that allows the game to be executed without any betting operation is awarded. Further, when a replay B winning is established in the normal mode (described later), the mode is shifted to the chance mode (described later). Even if the Replay B prize is established, the number of medals paid out is 0 as in the Replay A prize.

  The replay C (special replay B) winning is a winning established when the symbol combination mode of “CHANCE-CHANCE-CHANCE” is formed on the active line. When the Replay C winning is established, a replay game (replay game) that allows the game to be executed without any betting operation is awarded. Further, when a replay C winning is established in a specific mode (described later), ART (assist replay time) stock is given, and one set (50 games) of games in the specific mode is added. Even if the Replay C winning is established, as with the Replay A and B winnings, the medal payout is zero.

  The replay D (rush replay) winning is a winning that is established when the symbol combination aspect of “replay-replay-bell” is formed on the active line. When the Replay D winning is established, a replay game (replay game) that allows the game to be executed without any betting operation is awarded. Further, for example, when a replay D winning is established in the normal mode (described later), the mode is shifted to the specific mode. Even if the Replay D prize is established, the number of medals is 0 as in the case of the Replay A, B, C prize.

The replay E (end replay) prize is a prize that is established when the symbol combination mode of “bell-replay-replay” is formed on the active line. When the Replay E winning is established, a replay game (replay game) that allows the game to be executed without any betting operation is awarded. In addition, when the replay E winning is established in the specific mode (described later), the high-accuracy A mode (described later), and the high-accuracy B mode (described later), the mode is shifted to the normal mode. Even if the Replay E prize is established, the number of medals paid out is 0 as in the case of the Replay A, B, C, D prize.
In addition, although the case where the symbol combination aspect was formed on the effective line other than the bell winning was explained, the symbol combination aspect may be formed on the line that looks like the bell winning. In this case, a preset symbol combination mode corresponding to the established winning is formed on the active line.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the same game, the special winning and the small winning combination can be won internally. In the case of overlapping internal winnings, the priority order of winnings derived on the active line is, for example, replay winning> small winning other than replay winning> special winning. In other words, even if the special winning flag is carried over, if the small winnings are won internally, the establishment of the small winnings is given priority, and the drawing stop control is performed so that the small winnings are achieved. . Different replay winnings (for example, Replay A and Replay C) and different small role winnings (for example, watermelon winning and cherry winning) can also be internally won.

  When one of the above winning combinations is won internally by an internal lottery in the game control device 50, the symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning combination won can be derived on the active line. On the other hand, if no winning combination is won internally, the winning combination is lost, and the symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning combination is not formed on the symbol alignment line (effective line).

Next, transition of the game mode (effect mode) controlled by the effect control device 70 will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 5, the game modes controlled by the effect control device 70 include a normal state ST10, a high probability state ST20, and a specific game state ST30.

  The normal state ST10 is roughly divided into a normal mode ST12 and a chance mode ST14. The normal mode ST12 includes a normal A mode ST12a, a normal B mode ST12b, and a heaven mode ST12c. Although not shown in the drawings, each mode described later is also classified into a normal A mode, a normal B mode, and a heaven mode.

  The high probability state ST20 is a state in which the winning probability of the transition lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the specific gaming state ST30 is set higher than that in the normal state ST10. The high probability state ST20 is roughly classified into a high-accuracy A mode ST22 and a high-accuracy B mode ST24. Further, the high-accuracy B mode ST24 has an suggestion mode AST24a for informing that the state is a high probability state, and an suggestion mode BST24b for informing whether or not the state is a high probability state. Are mode IST24b1, mode IIST24b2, and mode IIIST24b3. Mode IST24b1, mode IIST24b2, and mode IIIST24b3 are set so that the degree of expectation in the high probability state increases in the order of mode I⇒mode II⇒mode III. In the high-accuracy A mode ST22, it is notified that the state is a high probability state.

  The specific game state ST30 is a so-called assist replay time (ART) state. The specific game state ST30 is roughly divided into a specific mode ST32, an extra mode ST34, and a character breeding mode ST36. The character breeding mode ST36 includes a normal breeding mode ST36a, a super breeding mode ST36b, and an appreciation mode ST36c.

Next, the transition conditions between the above modes will be described with reference to FIG.
Transition from the normal mode ST12 to the chance mode ST14 is performed on condition that a replay B (special replay A) winning is established (condition [A-011]; see FIG. 6).
On the other hand, a transition from the chance mode ST14 to the normal mode ST12 is made on condition that a predetermined number of games (for example, 10 games) have been consumed and the chance mode ST14 has ended (condition [A-002]; 6).

  Transition from the normal mode ST12 to the high-accuracy A mode ST22 is performed on condition that the high-probability state transition lottery is won (condition [B-001]; see FIG. 6). The high-probability state transition lottery is executed in response to the internal winning of any of all the small combinations (normal combination, rare combination, replay).

  Transition from the normal mode ST12 to the high-accuracy B mode ST24 is performed on condition that the mode-shift lottery based on the high-accuracy B-mode shift lottery table is won (condition [B-011]; see FIG. 6). . There are a plurality of high-precision B-mode transition lottery tables, and a table corresponding to the number of game executions in the normal mode ST12 is used. Note that when the mode is shifted to the high-accuracy B mode ST24, the mode is first shifted to the suggestion mode AST24a.

  From the high-accuracy A mode ST22 to the high-accuracy B mode ST24, the correct answer is given only for the first selection (3 choices) of the reel stop button 24 for establishing the replay C (special replay B) winning symbol in the assist production. The condition is shifted (condition [B-012]; see FIG. 6). The assist effect is an effect that occurs when replay C (special replay B) is won internally (chance mode ST14, high-accuracy A mode ST22, suggestion mode AST24a, specific mode ST32 only).

  From the suggestion mode AST24a to the suggestion mode BST24b, the reel stop button 24 for establishing the winning symbol of the replay C (special replay B) in the assist effect as in the case of shifting from the high accuracy A mode ST22 to the high accuracy B mode ST24. The condition is that the answer is correct only for the first selection (3 choices) (condition [B-021]; see FIG. 6). Further, a mode selection lottery is performed at the time of shifting to the suggestion mode BST24, and any one of the mode IST24b1, the mode IIST24b2, and the mode IIIST24b3 is selected (condition [B-021]; see FIG. 6). ).

  Transition from the high-accuracy A mode ST22 or the high-accuracy B mode ST24 to the normal mode ST10 is performed on condition that the high-probability state ST20 ends (condition [A-001]; see FIG. 6). The end of the high-probability state ST20 is triggered by winning the falling lottery performed every game in the high-accuracy A mode ST22 or the high-probability B mode ST24.

  From the high-accuracy A mode ST22 to the chance mode ST14, the first selection (3 selections) and the second selection (2 selections) of the reel stop button 24 for establishing the replay C (special replay B) winning symbol in the assist production. ) To the correct answer (correct answer to push order 6 choices) (condition [A-012]; see FIG. 6). The transition condition from the suggestion mode AST 24a to the chance mode ST14 is the same as the transition condition from the high-accuracy A mode ST22 to the chance mode ST14 (condition [A-013]; see FIG. 6).

  From the normal mode ST12 to the specific mode ST32, winning the specific game state transition lottery (condition [C-001]; see FIG. 6) or reaching the specified number of games (the number of ceiling games) (condition [C -005]; see FIG. 6). The specific game state transition lottery is executed in response to the internal winning of any of all the small combinations (normal small combination, rare small combination, replay).

  From the chance mode ST14 to the specific mode ST32, the first selection (3 selections) and the second selection (2 selections) of the reel stop button 24 for establishing the replay C (special replay B) winning symbol in the assist production. Transition is made on the condition that the answer is correct (correct answer in the push order 6 choices) (condition [C-003]; see FIG. 6).

  From the high-accuracy A mode ST22 or the high-probability B mode ST24 to the specific mode ST32, the specific game state transition lottery is won (condition [C-002]; see FIG. 6), or the prescribed number of games (the number of ceiling games) Is reached (condition [C-005]; see FIG. 6). The specific game state transition lottery is executed in response to the internal winning of any of all the small combinations (normal small combination, rare small combination, replay).

  From the specific mode ST32 to the add-on mode ST34, winning the specific game state transition lottery (condition [C-011]; see FIG. 6) or establishing a winning symbol of replay C (special replay B) in assist production. For the first selection (3 choices) and the second selection (2 choices) of the reel stop button 24 for the purpose (condition [C-012]; see FIG. 6) It is supposed to migrate. The specific game state transition lottery is executed in response to the internal winning of any of all the small combinations (normal small combination, rare small combination, replay).

  Transition from the specific mode ST32 to the character breeding mode ST36 is made on condition that only the first selection (3 choices) of the reel stop button 24 for establishing the winning symbol of the replay C (special replay B) in the assist production is correct. (Condition [C-021]; see FIG. 6). Further, a mode selection lottery is performed at the time of transition to the character breeding mode ST36, and any one of the normal breeding mode ST36a, the super breeding mode ST36b, and the viewing mode ST36c is selected (condition [C- 021]; see FIG.

  From the addition mode ST34 to the specific mode ST32, a predetermined number of games (for example, 10 games) have been consumed, and a transition is made on condition that the addition mode ST34 has ended (condition [C-004]; see FIG. 6). ). Similarly, a transition is made from the character breeding mode ST36 to the specific mode ST32 on condition that a predetermined number of games (for example, 20 games) have been consumed and the character breeding mode ST36 has ended (condition [C- 004]; see FIG.

  From the specific mode ST32 to the normal mode ST12 or the high-accuracy A mode ST22, a predetermined condition (when the specific mode is composed of one set of 50 games and all the number of sets is consumed) is established and the specific game state ST30 is ended. On the condition (conditions [A-001], [B-002]; see FIG. 6). When the predetermined condition is satisfied, a mode transition lottery is performed. If the lottery is won, the process shifts to the high-accuracy A mode ST22. If the lottery is shifted to the lottery, the mode shifts to the normal mode ST12. When a replay E (end replay) win is established, even if the number of sets for executing the specific mode remains, the mode is forcibly shifted to the normal mode ST12 (condition [A- 001]; see FIG.

Next, an example of the assist effect described above will be described with reference to FIG.
The assist effect is executed when the special replay B (replay C) is internally won as described above.

As shown in FIG. 7A, when the assist effect is executed, a display that suggests that the pressing order of the reel stop button 24 is related as a condition for aligning the winning symbols (for example, “First, 3 choices! "!" Is made on the display unit of the image display device 3. In addition, when performing an assist effect, you may make it generate what is called a freeze state before execution of the said assist effect.
If the reel stop button 24b to be pressed first is not the middle reel stop button 24b but the middle reel stop button 24b is pressed, that is, if the pressing order is incorrect, FIG. ), The display unit of the image display device 3 displays that the push order is incorrect (for example, a character display of “sorry ...”).
On the other hand, when the reel stop button 24 to be pressed first is the middle reel stop button 24b and the middle reel stop button 24b is pressed, that is, when the pressing order is correct, as shown in FIG. In addition, on the display unit of the image display device 3, a display indicating that the pressing order is correct (for example, a character display “Correct! Continue to choose next!”) Is displayed.

  Subsequently, the reel stop button 24 to be pressed next is the left reel stop button 24a, and when the left reel stop button 24a is pressed, that is, when the pressing order is correct, FIG. 7D shows. In this way, the display unit of the image display device 3 displays that the push order is correct (for example, a character display of “correct answer! Align CHANCE!”).

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 7 (e), when the right reel stop button c is pressed down and the symbol combination mode of “CHANCE-CHANCE-CHANCE” is formed on the line that goes up to the right (special replay B winning Is established), the display unit of the image display device 3 displays the text “Great !!!!”.

Further, the reel stop button 24 to be pressed first is correct by the middle reel stop button 24b, and the reel stop button 24a to be pressed next is not the left reel stop button 24a, but the left reel stop button 24a is pressed. In this case, that is, when the pressing order is incorrect, as shown in FIG. 7F, the display unit of the image display device 3 displays an indication that the pressing order is incorrect (for example, “incorrect answer” "..." is displayed).
And as shown in FIG.7 (g), when the mode selection screen is displayed on the display part of the image display apparatus 3, and it transfers to suggestion mode B from suggestion mode A, any of mode I-III is carried out. Will be selected. In addition, when the character mode is changed from the specific mode, any one of the normal training mode, the super training mode, and the appreciation mode is selected.

Next, details of the mode selection described above will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 8A, when the character mode is changed from the specific mode, first, either the “normal training mode or super-training mode” column or the “viewing mode” column is selected. It has come to be.
Then, as shown in FIG. 8B, when the right reel stop button 24c is pressed and the “normal growth mode or super growth mode” field is selected, as shown in FIG. A mode lottery for selecting either the normal growth mode or the super growth mode is performed, and either one (for example, the super growth mode) is selected as shown in FIG. 8D. Yes.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8E, when the suggestion mode A is shifted to the suggestion mode B, an effect display in which three cards corresponding to each of the modes I to III are shuffled is performed. A display prompting the user to press the right reel stop button 24c (for example, a character display of “Press!”) Is made.
Then, as shown in FIG. 8 (f), when the right reel stop button 24c is pressed, an effect display causing an explosion is made, and then, as shown in FIG. 8 (g), it corresponds to the selected mode. A card (for example, a card corresponding to mode III) is displayed.
The mode selection described above may be executed only when a so-called rare role is won.
Further, each effect display may be selected by selecting the effect button 10 instead of pressing the right reel stop button 24c.

  Next, processing by the game control device 50 will be described.

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the main process. This main process starts when the gaming machine 50 is turned on when the slot machine 1 is turned on, and the CPU 50a reads and executes the control program for the main process stored in the ROM 50b. Is done.

  In the main process, first, a power-on process for initializing a register in the CPU 50a of the game control device 50 and initializing game data stored in the RAM 50c is executed (step S1).

  Next, a bet number is set by a bet operation (that is, a medal insertion from the medal insertion unit 15 or an input from credit) or an automatic bet operation based on establishment of a replay winning, and a bet number command is transmitted to the effect control device 70. A betting number / credit number control process is executed (step S2).

  Then, it is determined whether the bet number is an upper limit value (for example, 3 which is a specified bet number) (step S3). If the bet number has not reached the upper limit value (step S3; N), the process returns to step S2. If the bet number has reached the upper limit (step S3; Y), it is determined whether or not the start lever 21 has been operated (step S4).

  When the start lever 21 is not operated (step S4; N), the process returns to step S2. Further, when the start lever 21 is operated (step S4; Y), the medal insertion end process is performed in which the flow path switching solenoid (selector) 68 is operated to convert to a insertion restriction state in which medal insertion is not possible ( Step S5). Note that the bet-completed flag is cleared when the medal insertion end process is executed.

  Thereafter, an internal lottery of a winning combination corresponding to the game state is performed, an internal lottery process (step S6) for transmitting a lottery result command corresponding to the lottery result to the effect control device 70, and an operation of the reel stop button 24 and the like is performed in a predetermined manner. As a setting related to the freeze effect that is an effect that is invalidated over time, a freeze effect control process for setting the execution of the freeze effect based on the internal lottery result and managing the number of games until the freeze effect is executed (step) S7).

  Next, a reel rotation start process (step S8) for executing the set freeze effect or setting the fluctuation start (rotation start) of the reel 6 is performed, and a winning / winning flag set based on the result of the internal lottery In response to the operation timing of the reel stop button 24, a reel rotation stop process (step S9) for performing a process related to the stop (rotation stop) of the variable display of each reel 6 is performed.

  Then, the symbol combination mode stopped and displayed on the active line based on the reel position information from the reel position detection switch 54 (specifically, the rotation phase of the reel 6 detected by the reel position detection switch 54) is displayed. A winning determination process (step S10) is performed to determine whether or not a winning winning flag is determined, thereby determining whether or not a winning is achieved and setting a payout number information when the winning is achieved.

  Thereafter, a payout control process (step S11) for adding credits or paying out medals by the medal payout device 63 based on the payout number information, and a game state update process (step S11) for controlling the transition of the game state according to the established condition. S12) is performed, and the process returns to step S2.

[Number of bets / Credit control processing]
Next, the betting number / credit control process will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the betting number / credit control process.

  In this betting number / credit control process, first, a medal insertion control process is executed (step S21). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the bet number setting counter is greater than 0 (step S22). If the value of the bet number setting counter is greater than 0 (step S22; Y), it is determined whether or not the credit value is less than 48 (step S23).

If the credit value is less than 48 (step S23; Y), the credit control process is executed (step S24), and the betting number / credit control process is terminated. On the other hand, if the credit value is not less than 48 (step S23; N), step S24 is skipped and the betting number / credit control process is terminated.
If the value of the bet number setting counter is not greater than 0 (step S22; N), the credit control process is executed (step S24), and the bet number / credit control process is terminated.

[Medal insertion control process]
Next, the medal insertion control process will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the medal insertion control process.

  In this medal insertion control process, first, it is determined whether or not the re-game operation is in progress (step S31). When the re-game is in operation (step S31; Y), the process proceeds to step S40. On the other hand, when the re-game operation is not being performed (step S31; N), it is determined whether or not the medal insertion detection sensor 51 is ON (step S32).

  If the medal insertion detection sensor 51 is ON (step S32; Y), it is determined whether or not there is a bet flag (step S33). On the other hand, when the medal insertion detection sensor 51 is not ON (step S32; N), the process proceeds to step S40.

  In step S33, when there is no bet flag (step S33; N), the value of the bet number setting counter is incremented by 1 (step S34), and it is determined whether or not the value of the bet number setting counter is 3. (Step S35). When the value of the bet number setting counter is 3 (step S35; Y), a bet completion flag is set (step S36), and the process proceeds to step S40. If the value of the bet number setting counter is not 3 (step S35; N), step S36 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S40.

  If there is a bet flag in step S33 (step S33; Y), it is determined whether or not the credit value is 50 (step S37). If the credit value is not 50 (step S37; N), the credit value is incremented by 1 (step S38), and the process proceeds to step S40. On the other hand, when the credit value is 50 (step S37; Y), the medal blocker (not shown) of the flow path switching solenoid (selector) 68 is turned off, that is, the inserted medal is returned to the tray 27. In this way (step S39), the process proceeds to step S40.

  In step S40, a bet number command corresponding to the bet number is prepared (step S40). And a command transmission process is performed (step S41) and a medal insertion control process is complete | finished.

[Credit control processing]
Next, the credit control process will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the credit control process.

  In this credit control process, first, it is determined whether or not the 1-bet sensor 56 is ON (step S51). If the 1-bet sensor 56 is not turned on (step S51; N), it is determined whether or not the MAX bet sensor 57 is turned on (step S52). On the other hand, if the 1-bet sensor 56 is ON (step S51; Y), the value of the bet number setting counter is incremented by 1 (step S54), and the process proceeds to step S55.

  In step S52, when the MAX bet sensor 57 is ON (step S52; Y), the value of the bet number setting counter is incremented by 3 (step S53), and the process proceeds to step S55. On the other hand, when the MAX bet sensor 57 is not ON (step S52; N), the process proceeds to step S63.

  In step S55, it is determined whether the value of the bet number setting counter is 1 or 2 (step S55). When the value of the bet number setting counter is 1 or 2 (step S55; Y), the credit value is decremented by 1 (step S56), and the process proceeds to step S63. On the other hand, when the value of the bet number setting counter is neither 1 nor 2 (step S55; N), it is determined whether or not the value of the bet number setting counter is 3 (step S57).

  In step S57, when the value of the bet number setting counter is 3 (step S57; Y), the credit value is subtracted by 3 (step S58), and the process proceeds to step S63. On the other hand, when the value of the bet number setting counter is not 3 (step S57; N), it is determined whether or not the value of the bet number setting counter is 4 (step S59).

  In step S59, when the value of the bet number setting counter is 4 (step S59; Y), the credit value is incremented by 1 (step S60), and the process proceeds to step S63. On the other hand, when the value of the bet number setting counter is not 4 (step S59; N), it is determined whether or not the value of the bet number setting counter is 5 (step S61).

  In step S61, if the value of the bet number setting counter is 5 (step S61; Y), the credit value is incremented by 2 (step S62), and the process proceeds to step S63. On the other hand, when the value of the bet number setting counter is not 5 (step S61; N), the process proceeds to step S63.

  In step S63, a bet number command corresponding to the bet number is prepared (step S63). And a command transmission process is performed (step S64) and a credit control process is complete | finished.

[Internal lottery processing]
Next, the internal lottery process will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the internal lottery process.

  In this internal lottery process, first, a winning winning determination table corresponding to the current gaming state is set (step S71), and a winning lottery random number for determining a winning combination is extracted from a random number generator (not shown) ( Step S72).

  Next, based on the winning / winning determination table set in step S71 and the winning lottery random number extracted in step S72, a winning / winning determination process (step S73) is performed to determine whether or not the winning combination has been won internally. In the present embodiment, it is configured to determine whether or not the winning combination has been won internally by using a random number generated by a random number generator (not shown), that is, a hardware random number generated by hardware. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be configured to determine whether or not the winning combination has been won internally based on a software random number generated by software.

  Next, a loss winning flag is set (step S74), and it is determined whether or not the determination result obtained in the winning winning determination process in step S73 is a winning winning (step S75). If the determination result obtained in the winning / winning determination process is not winning / winning (step S75; N), that is, if it is out of place, the process proceeds to step S77. If the determination result obtained in the winning / winning determination process is winning / winning (step S75; Y), a winning / winning flag corresponding to the internal winning combination is substituted for the lose winning flag set in step S74. Set (step S76), the process proceeds to step S77. The internal winning includes not only a bonus winning combination or small winning combination, but also a winning combination of the bonus winning combination and small role, a replay and replay overlapping winning, and a small winning combination and small winning combination.

  In step S77, a lottery result command corresponding to the winning flag (losing winning flag or winning winning flag) set in step S74 or step S76 is prepared (step S77). Then, command transmission processing is executed (step S78). Next, stop information setting processing for setting stop information (stop control table) for stopping the symbol corresponding to the winning winning flag on the active line is executed (step S79), and the internal lottery processing is terminated.

[Freeze effect control processing]
Next, the freeze effect control process will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the freeze effect control process.

  In this freeze effect control process, first, information relating to the current gaming state and a winning winning flag are acquired (step S81), and it is determined whether or not the special replay A is won (step S82). If the special replay A is won (step S82; Y), the process proceeds to step S86. On the other hand, when the special replay A is not won (step S82; N), it is determined whether or not there is a freeze standby flag (step S83).

  In step S83, if there is no freeze standby flag (step S83; N), a freeze effect lottery process for determining whether to execute a freeze effect is executed (step S84). When the freeze effect is executed (step S85; Y), a standby freeze execution lottery process for determining whether to wait for the execution of the freeze effect is executed (step S86). On the other hand, when the freeze effect is not executed (step S85; N), the freeze effect control process ends.

  If it is determined in the standby freeze execution lottery process in step S86 that the standby freeze is to be executed (step S87; Y), step S88 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S89. On the other hand, when it is determined not to execute the standby freeze (step S87; N), it is determined whether or not the winning winning flag acquired in step S81 is due to the bell winning (step S88).

  In step S88, when the winning winning flag acquired in step S81 is a result of the bell winning (step S88; Y), a freeze waiting flag is set (step S89), and the number of waiting games (for example, the waiting freeze monitoring counter (for example, 1 game) is set (step S90), and the freeze effect control process is terminated. On the other hand, when the winning winning flag acquired in step S81 is not due to the bell winning (step S88; N), the process proceeds to step S95.

  If there is a freeze waiting flag in step S83 (step S83; Y), it is determined whether or not the winning winning flag acquired in step S81 is due to bell winning (step S91). If the winning winning flag acquired in step S81 is due to bell winning (step S91; Y), the freeze effect control process is terminated. On the other hand, when the winning winning flag acquired in step S81 is not due to the bell winning (step S91; N), the value of the standby freeze monitoring counter is decremented by 1 (step S92), and the value of the standby freeze monitoring counter is 0. Is determined (step S93).

If the value of the standby freeze monitoring counter is 0 in step S93 (step S93; Y), the freeze standby flag is cleared (step S94). Then, a freeze time is set in the freeze monitoring timer (step S95), and a freeze execution flag is set (step S96). Then, a freeze effect command is prepared (step S97), a command transmission process is executed (step S98), and the freeze effect control process is terminated.
In step S93, if the value of the standby freeze monitoring counter is not 0 (step S93; N), steps S94 to S98 are skipped, and the freeze effect control process is terminated.

Next, a problem that occurs when a freeze effect occurs when a so-called push order bell is won will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 15, when the start lever 21 is operated (T1) and rotation of the reel 6 starts, the player presses the left reel stop button 24a (T2), and then presses the middle reel stop button 24b. (T3) And finally, the right reel stop button 24c is generally depressed. Then, the player normally repeats the operation of the start lever 21, the pressing operation of the left reel stop button 24a, the pressing operation of the middle reel stop button 24b, and the pressing operation of the right reel stop button 24c as described above with a good tempo.

  Here, for example, when the start lever 21 is operated at the timing T5, the so-called push order bell (correct push order; left ⇒ middle ⇒ right) is won and a freeze effect (for example, short freeze) occurs. The player does not notice the occurrence of the freeze effect, and presses the left reel stop button 24a during the freeze period in accordance with the tempo until that time (T6), and then presses the middle reel stop button 24b (T7), Then, the right reel stop button 24c may be pressed at timing T8 after the freeze period ends. In such a case, the pressing operation of the left reel stop button 24a and the middle reel stop button 24b is invalid, and it is determined that the pressing operation has been performed from the right reel stop button 24c in the game, and an unintended pressing order error occurs. Will end up. In particular, if a penalty is generated due to a mistake in the order of pushing, the freeze effect is disturbed and the gameability is lowered even though the freeze effect is generated to enhance the interest of the game. It is also possible.

  Therefore, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a winning combination (for example, a so-called pushing order bell) in which a winning symbol is established only when the pushing order of the reel stop button 24 is correct, a freeze occurs. I try not to let you.

[Reel rotation start processing]
Next, the reel rotation start process will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the reel rotation start process.

  In this reel rotation start process, first, a wait time value is acquired (step S101), and the acquired wait time value is set in a wait timer (step S102). Then, it is determined whether or not the wait time value is 0 (step S103).

  If the wait time value is not 0 in step S103 (step S103; N), the process of step S103 is repeated until the wait time value becomes 0. When the wait time value becomes 0 (step S103; Y), it is determined whether there is a freeze execution flag (step S104).

  In step S104, if there is no freeze execution flag (step S104; N), the reel rotation start process is terminated. On the other hand, if there is a freeze execution flag (step S104; Y), a rotation standby process for waiting for the rotation of the reel 6 is executed (step S105). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the freeze monitoring timer is 0 (step S106).

  In step S106, when the value of the freeze monitoring timer is not 0 (step S106; N), the process of step S106 is repeated until the value of the freeze monitoring timer becomes 0. When the value of the freeze monitoring timer becomes 0 (step S106; Y), the freeze execution flag is cleared (step S107).

  Next, a rotation start process for starting the rotation of the reel 6 is executed (step S108). Then, it is determined whether or not all reels 6 have rotated at a constant speed (step S109). If all the reels 6 are not rotating at a constant speed (step S109; N), the process of step S109 is repeated until all the reels 6 are rotated at a constant speed. When all the reels 6 rotate at a constant speed (step S109; Y), a stop valid command is prepared (step S110), a command transmission process is executed (step S111), and the reel rotation start process ends.

Next, details of the special winning flag for special replay B (replay C) will be described with reference to FIG.
The special replay B winning winning flag is a flag that is set when the special replay B is won internally. When the special replay B is won internally, the replay A (normal replay) is also won internally. Yes. That is, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the special replay B and the replay A are won in duplicate.

  As shown in FIG. 17, six types of special replay B flags -01 to 06 are set in the special replay B winning winning flag. For example, the special replay B flag-01 is associated with the pressing order “left → middle → right”. If the reel stop button 24 is not pressed in this pressing order, the special replay B winning symbol “ “CHANCE-CHANCE-CHANCE” is not established on the effective line or the apparent line (in the present embodiment, on the right-up line).

Here, the “first condition” means that only the reel stop button 24 to be pressed first when the special replay B winning symbols are aligned is correct.
The “second condition” means that the reel stop buttons 24 to be pressed first, second, and third are all correct when the special replay B winning symbols are aligned, that is, the pressing order of the reel stop buttons 24 is all Means right.

For example, when the special replay B flag -01 is set, the left reel stop button 24a is first pressed, but then the right reel stop button 24c is pressed without pressing the middle reel stop button 24b. That is, when only the first condition is satisfied, “CHANCE-Replay-Replay” which is a winning symbol of Replay A is satisfied. In addition, when all of the pressing orders of the reel stop buttons 24 are wrong (for example, when the middle reel stop button 24b, the left reel stop button 24a, and the right reel stop button 24c are pressed in this order), the winning symbol of the replay A is “ “Replay-Replay-CHANCE” or the like is established.
In this embodiment, the “CHANCE” symbol on all reels 6 can be replaced with a “blank” symbol.

[Reel rotation stop processing]
Next, the reel rotation stop process will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the reel rotation stop process.

  In this reel rotation stop process, it is first determined whether or not there is a stop operation of the reel 6 (step S121). If there is a stop operation of the reel 6 (step S121; Y), a stop control table corresponding to the stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c is set (step S122). Then, the remaining number of steps is acquired based on the winning winning flag and the reel position information (step S123).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the special replay B is won (internal winning) (step S124). If the special replay B is won (step S124; Y), it is checked whether the stopped reel 6 corresponds to the selected special replay B flag (step S125), and if it corresponds to the special replay B flag (step S126). Y) obtains the number of steps up to the most recent “CHANCE” symbol or “blank” symbol based on the reel position information (step S127). Then, the acquired remaining number of steps is set as reel update information (step S128).

  If the special replay B is not won in step S124 (step S124; N), or if it does not correspond to the special replay B flag in step S126 (step S126; N), the process proceeds to step S128.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the reel 6 that has been stopped is stopped (step S129). When the reel 6 for which the stop operation has been performed has not stopped (step S129; N), the processing of step S129 is repeated until the reel 6 stops. On the other hand, when the reel 6 that has been stopped has stopped (step S129; Y), reel stop information corresponding to the stopped reel is set (step S130). Then, a reel stop command corresponding to the reel stop information is prepared (step S131), and command transmission processing is executed (step S134).

  Next, it is determined whether or not all reels 6 have been stopped (step S135). When all the reels 6 are stopped (step S135; Y), the reel rotation stop process is ended. On the other hand, when all the reels 6 are not stopped (step S135; N), the process returns to step S121.

  If there is no stop operation of the reel 6 in step S121 (step S121; N), it is determined whether or not the value of the rotation monitoring timer is 0 (step S132). When the value of the rotation monitoring timer is not 0 (step S132; N), the process returns to step S121. On the other hand, when the value of the rotation monitoring timer is 0 (step S132; Y), a stop operation instruction command is prepared (step S133), and the process proceeds to step S134.

[Winning determination process]
Next, the winning determination process will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the winning determination process.

  In this winning determination process, first, the value of the payout number counter is cleared (step S141). Then, a winning determination table is set (step S142), and the number of valid lines is set (step S143).

  Next, it is determined whether or not a winning symbol (a symbol combination mode corresponding to any winning combination) is established (step S144). When the winning symbol is not established (step S144; N), the process proceeds to step S150. On the other hand, if the winning symbol is established (step S144; Y), it is checked whether the winning symbol matches the winning symbol based on the set winning winning flag (step S145). In step S146; N), a non-recoverable error process (step S147) is performed. In the non-recoverable error process, an error notification for encouraging inspection is performed, and the reset is not performed unless a reset button operation or a reset operation such as RAM clear is performed. If they match (step S146; Y), it is determined whether the game is a replay (replay winning) (step S148).

  If it is not a replay (replay winning) (step S148; N), the payout number corresponding to the winning symbol established in the payout number counter is set (step S149), and whether or not all active lines have been determined. Determination is made (step S150). If all the effective lines have not been determined (step S150; N), the process proceeds to step S144. On the other hand, when all the effective lines have been determined (step S150; Y), it is determined whether or not the maximum payout number is exceeded (step S151).

  In step S151, when the maximum payout number is exceeded (step S151; Y), the maximum payout number is set in the payout number counter (step S152), and the process proceeds to step S158. On the other hand, when the maximum number of payouts is not exceeded (step S151; N), step S152 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S158.

  In step S148, if it is a replay (replay winning) (step S148; Y), a replay flag is set (step S153). Then, it is determined whether or not the special replay A winning symbol has been established (step S154).

  If the winning symbol of special replay A is established in step S154 (step S154; Y), the special replay A flag is set (step S155). On the other hand, when the winning symbol of special replay A is not established (step S154; N), step S155 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S156.

  In step S156, it is determined whether or not a special replay B winning symbol has been established (step S156). When the special replay B winning symbol is established (step S156; Y), the special replay B flag is set (step S157). On the other hand, when the winning symbol of special replay B is not established (step S156; N), step S157 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S158.

  In step S158, winning determination result information is stored (step S158). Then, a game result command corresponding to the winning determination result information is prepared (step S159), a command transmission process is executed (step S160), and the winning determination process is terminated.

[Game state update processing]
Next, the game state update process will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the game state update process.

  In this game state update process, first, winning determination result information is acquired (step S161). Then, it is determined whether or not a bonus game is in progress (step S162). If the bonus game is not in progress (step S162; N), it is determined whether BB (big bonus) has been established (step S163). When BB is established (step S163; Y), the specified number of sheets corresponding to BB is set (step S164), BB shift information is set (step S165), and the process proceeds to step S166. On the other hand, when BB is not established (step S163; N), the process skips steps S164 and S165 and proceeds to step S166.

  In step S166, it is determined whether RB (regular bonus) has been established (step S166). If RB is established (step S166; Y), the specified number of sheets corresponding to RB is set (step S167), RB shift information is set (step S168), and the process proceeds to step S169. On the other hand, if RB is not established (step S166; N), steps S167 and S168 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S169.

  In step S169, it is determined whether RT (replay time) is in progress (step S169). If it is not during RT (step S169; N), it is determined whether or not a rush replay has been established (step S170). When the rush replay is established (step S170; Y), RT state transition information is set (step S171), and the process proceeds to step S178. On the other hand, when the rush replay has not been established (step S170; N), step S171 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S178.

  In step S169, when RT is in progress (step S169; Y), it is determined whether or not the end replay is established (step S172). When the end replay is established (step S172; Y), the RT state transition information is cleared (step S173), and the process proceeds to step S178. On the other hand, when the end replay is not established (step S172; N), step S173 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S178.

  If the bonus game is being played in step S162 (step S162; Y), the total payout number is acquired (step S174). Then, the total payout number and the specified number are compared (step S175). If the total payout number exceeds the specified number (step S176; Y), the bonus transfer information is cleared (step S177), and the process proceeds to step S178. Transition. On the other hand, when the total payout number does not exceed the prescribed number (step S176; N), step S177 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S178.

  In step S178, the winning determination result information is cleared (step S178). Then, a game state command corresponding to the game state transition information is prepared (step S179), and command transmission processing is executed (step S180). Next, the medal blocker is set to an ON state (step S181), and the game state update process is terminated.

  Next, processing by the effect control device 70 will be described.

[Sub-main processing]
FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the sub-main process. This sub-main processing is executed when the CPU 70a reads out and executes the control program for the sub-main processing stored in the ROM 70b when the power of the presentation control device 70 is turned on when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on. Is started.

  In this sub-main process, first, interrupts are prohibited (step S201), CPU is initialized (step S202), VDP (Video Display Processor) is initialized (step S203), and interrupts are permitted (step S203). Step S204). Next, the generation of display data is permitted (step S205), and a random number seed is set (step S206). Next, the initial value at power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (step S207).

  In this sub-main process, a loop process is performed as a main loop process. In this loop process, first, a WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step S208). Next, effect button input processing (step S209) for creating input information from an input signal (rising edge) based on the operation of the effect button 10 is performed. Reading of the input from the effect button 10 is performed in a timer interrupt process (not shown). In this effect button input process, when there is an input from the effect button 10, a process of changing the content of the effect is performed.

  Next, a random number update process (step S210) for updating a random number for determining the details of the effect mode, a received command check process (step S211) for analyzing and responding to a command from the game control device 50, and an effect lottery process (step S212) ), Freeze effect control process (step S213), effect mode setting process (step S214), and game progress management process (step S215).

  Next, an effect display editing process (step S216) is performed, and a drawing command preparation end is set (step S217). In the effect display editing process, various data are updated in accordance with the content to be drawn, and so on until the drawing data is finally set in the frame buffer. If drawing data of a screen to be drawn within 1/30 seconds (about 33.3 milliseconds) is prepared, the image can be updated without any problem.

  Next, it is determined whether it is a frame switching timing (step S218). In this embodiment, in order to create a system cycle (1 frame 1/30 seconds), it is determined that it is the frame switching timing when the V blank interrupt (1/60 seconds) is entered twice. Note that the frame switching timing can be arbitrarily changed as appropriate. For example, image updating (frame switching) may be performed at 1/60 seconds, or image updating (frames) at a timing later than 1/60 seconds. Switching).

  If it is determined in step S218 that it is not the frame switching timing (step S218; N), the process of step S218 is repeated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S218 that it is the frame switching timing (step S218; Y), screen drawing is instructed (step S219).

  Next, a sound control process for controlling the sound output from the speaker 4 (step S220), a decoration control process for controlling the LEDs of the front door 2 (step S221), and a motor for controlling the motor of the effect device 72 and the solenoid. The / SOL control process (step S222) and the gaming machine customization process (step S223) are performed, and the process returns to the process of clearing the WDT (step S208).

[Received command check processing]
Next, the received command check process will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the received command check process.

  In this received command check process, first, a command reception counter value that counts how many commands are received during one frame (1/30 second) is loaded as the command reception number (step S231). Next, it is determined whether the command reception number is not 0 (step S232).

  If it is determined in step S232 that the number of received commands is 0 (step S232; N), the received command check process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of received commands is not 0 (step S232; Y), the content of the command reception counter area is subtracted by the number of received commands (step S233).

  Next, the contents of the received command buffer are copied to the command area (step S234), the command read index is updated by +1 in the range of 0 to 31 (step S235), and the command copy for the number of received commands is completed. Is determined (step S236). As described above, in this embodiment, the command is not directly analyzed in the reception command buffer, the contents of the reception command buffer are copied to the command area (analysis RAM area), and the command analysis is performed in the command area. It is configured as follows. Thereby, in preparation for the case where a command is transmitted from the game control device 50 during command analysis, the command (data) can be moved to create a vacancy. In addition, command analysis can be performed collectively in a round of main processing.

  If it is determined in step S236 that the command copy for the number of received commands has not been completed (step S236; N), the process returns to step S234. On the other hand, when it is determined that the command copy for the number of received commands has been completed (step S236; Y), the contents of the command area are loaded (step S237), and the received command analysis process (step S238) is performed. Next, the address of the command area is updated (step S239), and it is determined whether or not the analysis of the command for the number of received commands is completed (step S240).

  If it is determined in step S240 that the command analysis for the number of received commands has not been completed (step S240; N), the process returns to step S237. On the other hand, when it is determined that the analysis of the command for the number of received commands has been completed (step S240; Y), the received command check process is terminated. As described above, in the received command check process, commands received during one frame (1/30 second) are collectively analyzed. In the present embodiment, up to 32 commands can be stored.

[Received command analysis processing]
Next, the received command analysis process will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the received command analysis process.

  In this received command analysis process, first, the command upper byte is separated as MODE and the lower byte as ACT (Action) (step S241). Next, it is determined whether the MODE is in the normal range (step S242).

If it is determined in step S242 that MODE is in the normal range (step S242; Y), it is determined whether ACT is in the normal range (step S243).
If it is determined in step S243 that the ACT is in the normal range (step S243; Y), it is determined whether the ACT for the MODE is a correct combination (step S244).

  Further, when it is determined in step S242 that MODE is not in the normal range (step S242; N), in step S243, when ACT is determined not to be in the normal range (step S243; N), or in step S244 with respect to the MOED. If it is determined that ACT is not a correct combination (step S244; N), the received command analysis process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S244 that the ACT for the MODE is a correct combination (step S244; Y), it is determined whether the MODE is in the medal insertion command range (step S245).

If it is determined in step S245 that MODE is within the range of the medal insertion command (step S245; Y), medal insertion command processing (step S246) is performed, and the received command analysis processing ends.
In the medal insertion system command processing, the medal insertion number (the number of bets) in the bonus state and the RT (replay time) state is managed, and the process of subtracting the bet number from the total acquired number displayed on the image display device 3 is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S245 that MODE is not within the range of the medal insertion command (step S245; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of the winning winning command (step S247).

If it is determined in step S247 that MODE is within the range of the winning winning command (step S247; Y), the winning winning command processing (step S248) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is terminated.
In the winning winning command process, a lottery result command is received from the game control device 50, and a process of setting information corresponding to a winning combination (disconnected, normal small combination, replay, special replay, BB, RB, etc.) is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S247 that MODE is not within the range of the winning winning command (step S247; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of the freeze effect command (step S249).

If it is determined in step S249 that MODE is within the range of the freeze effect command (step S249; Y), freeze effect command processing (step S2500) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is terminated.
In the freeze effect system command process, when a freeze effect command is received from the game control device 50, a process of setting freeze effect execution information is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S249 that MODE is not within the range of the freeze effect command (step S249; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the game progress command range (step S251).

If it is determined in step S251 that MODE is within the game progress command range (step S251; Y), game progress command processing (step S252) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is terminated.
In the game progress system command processing, when a reel stop command is received from the game control device 50, processing for setting information corresponding to the reel stop order is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S251 that MODE is not within the range of the game progress command (step S251; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the mode transition command range (step S253).

If it is determined in step S253 that MODE is within the range of the mode transition command (step S253; Y), mode transition command processing (step S254) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is terminated.
In the mode transition command processing, processing for setting effect mode switching information is performed according to the gaming state commands (BB transition, BB end, RB transition, RB end, RT transition, RT end) received from the game control device 50.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S253 that MODE is not in the range of the mode transition command (step S253; N), it is determined whether MODE is in the error command range (step S255).

If it is determined in step S255 that MODE is within the error command range (step S255; Y), error command processing (step S256) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is terminated.
In the error-related command processing, processing for setting error notification information is performed according to various error-related commands received from the game control device 50.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S255 that MODE is not in the range of the error command (step S255; N), the received command analysis process is terminated.

[Direction lottery processing]
Next, the effect lottery process will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect lottery process.

  In this effect lottery process, first, it is determined whether there is a freeze effect flag (step S261). If there is a freeze effect flag (step S261; Y), the freeze effect timer is updated (step S262), and it is determined whether or not the value of the freeze effect timer is less than 0 (step S263).

  In step S263, when the value of the freeze effect timer is less than 0 (step S263; Y), the freeze effect flag is cleared (step S264), and the process proceeds to step S265. On the other hand, when the value of the freeze effect timer is not less than 0 (step S263; N), the effect lottery process is terminated.

In Step S261, when there is no freeze production flag (Step S261; N), Steps S262 to S264 are skipped and the process proceeds to Step S265.
In step S265, it is determined whether there is freeze effect execution information (step S265).

  In step S265, when there is freeze effect execution information (step S265; Y), a freeze effect is set as an effect to be executed (step S266), and a freeze effect timer is set (step S267). Then, the freeze effect execution information is cleared (step S268), the freeze effect flag is set (step S269), and the process proceeds to step S270. On the other hand, if there is no freeze effect execution information (step S265; N), steps S266 to S269 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S270.

  In step S270, it is determined whether or not the effect lottery has been completed (step S270). When the effect lottery has not been completed (step S270; N), the effect lottery table corresponding to the effect mode is acquired (step S271), the effect lottery process is executed (step S272), and the effect lottery process is terminated.

  Here, when the special replay B is won (internal winning), only when the production mode is one of the chance mode, the high accuracy A mode, the high accuracy B mode (suggest mode A), or the specific mode, the assist production is performed. It is supposed to run. On the other hand, the assist effect is not executed in a mode other than the effect mode. When the special replay B is won (internal winning) and the reel stop button 24 is pressed in a so-called irregular manner when the assist effect is not executed, a penalty (for example, 10 games after that game will not be selected to enter the specific mode) ) Is given. If the reel stop button 24 is pressed and the special replay B symbol is established as long as the pressing order is correct and the “CHANCE” symbol or the “blank” symbol can be drawn on the active line. , It does not shift to a specific mode.

  On the other hand, when the effect lottery has been completed (step S270; Y), it is determined whether or not an all-reel stop command has been received (step S273).

  In step S273, when the all reel stop command is received (step S273; Y), the effect mode lottery process is executed (step S274), and the effect lottery process is terminated. On the other hand, when the all reel stop command has not been received (step S273; N), step S274 is skipped and the effect lottery process is terminated.

Note that the type of freeze effect may be selected in the effect lottery process.
In addition, a plurality of freeze times for executing the freeze effect are provided, the freeze times are drawn by the game control device 50, and the freeze effect corresponding to the freeze time determined by the lottery is determined by the effect control device 70. Also good.
Further, when there are a plurality of freeze effects corresponding to the freeze time determined by the game control device 50, the type of the freeze effect may be drawn and determined by the effect control device 70.

[Direction mode lottery processing]
Next, the production mode lottery process will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect mode lottery process.

In this effect mode lottery process, first, information related to the current game mode is acquired (step S281). Then, it is determined whether or not it is in the normal mode (step S282).
In step S282, when it is not in the normal mode (step S282; N), the process proceeds to step S295. On the other hand, if it is in the normal mode (step S282; Y), the value of the execution game number counter is acquired (step S283). Next, a high-precision B-mode transition lottery table is acquired (step S284). Then, a lottery for determining whether to shift to the high-accuracy B mode is performed from the value of the execution game number counter and the high-accuracy B mode shift lottery table (step S285).

  When shifting to the high-accuracy B mode (step S286; Y), the suggestion mode A transition information is set (step S287), and the process proceeds to step S288. On the other hand, when not shifting to the high-accuracy B mode (step S286; N), step S287 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S288.

  In step S288, it is determined whether there is winning combination information (step S288). If there is no winning combination information (step S288; N), the process proceeds to step S295. On the other hand, when there is winning combination information (step S288; Y), a high-accuracy A mode shift lottery table is acquired (step S289). Next, from the winning combination information and the high-accuracy A mode transition lottery table, a lottery is performed as to whether to shift to the high-accuracy A mode (step S290).

When shifting to the high-accuracy A mode (step S291; Y), high-accuracy A-mode shift information is set (step S292), and it is determined whether or not the high-accuracy B mode is being performed (step S293). When the high-accuracy B mode is in effect (step S293; Y), the specific mode transition information is set (step S294), and the process proceeds to step S295. On the other hand, when the high-accuracy B mode is not being performed (step S293; N), step S294 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S295.
If the mode does not shift to the high-accuracy A mode (step S291; N), steps S292 to S294 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S295.

  In step S295, it is checked whether the production mode is one of high accuracy A mode, high accuracy B mode, or specific mode (step S295), and the production mode is high accuracy A mode, high accuracy B mode, and specific mode. When it is not any of the modes (step S296; N), the process proceeds to step S302. On the other hand, when the production mode is any one of the high-accuracy A mode, the high-accuracy B mode, and the specific mode (step S296; Y), it is determined whether there is winning combination information (step S297).

  If there is no winning combination information in step S297 (step S297; N), the process proceeds to step S302. On the other hand, when there is winning combination information (step S297; Y), a transition lottery table corresponding to the effect mode is acquired (step S298). Next, from the winning combination information and the transfer lottery table, a lottery is performed as to whether to shift to a predetermined production mode (step S299).

  In step S300, when not changing to the predetermined production mode (step S300; N), the process moves to step S302. On the other hand, when shifting to the predetermined effect mode (step S300; Y), the corresponding mode transition information is set (step S301). Next, the special replay B determination process is executed (step S302), and the effect mode lottery process is terminated.

  It should be noted that the high-accuracy A mode and the high-accuracy B mode in the high probability state can be managed independently of each other, and various lottery processes corresponding to the respective rendering modes can be executed.

[Special Replay B determination process]
Next, the special replay B determination process will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the special replay B determination process.

  In this special replay B determination process, first, information related to the current game mode is acquired (step S311). Next, reel stop information is acquired (step S312). Next, it is determined whether only the first condition is satisfied (step S313). Here, the first condition means that the reel stop button 24 to be pressed first when aligning the special Replay B winning symbols is correct.

  In step S313, when only the first condition is satisfied (step S313; Y), it is determined whether or not the high-accuracy A mode is set (step S314). If it is the high-accuracy A mode (step S314; Y), suggestion mode A transition information is set (step S315), and the process proceeds to step S316. On the other hand, when it is not the high-accuracy A mode (step S314; N), step S315 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S316.

  In step S316, it is determined whether or not the suggestion mode A is set (step S316). When it is the suggestion mode A (step S316; Y), a transition mode lottery process is executed (step S317). In the transition mode lottery process, it is determined by lottery which of the suggestion mode B modes I to III is to be shifted to. As described above, mode I, mode II, and mode III are set such that the expectation level is high in the order of mode I⇒mode II⇒mode III, but mode I⇒mode It may be set such that the ART winning probability increases in the order of II => mode III.

  Next, suggestion mode B transition information corresponding to the transition mode is set (step S318), and the process proceeds to step S319. On the other hand, if it is not the suggestion mode A in Step S316 (Step S316; N), Steps S317 and S318 are skipped and the process proceeds to Step S319.

In step S319, it is determined whether or not the specific mode is set (step S319). When it is a specific mode (step S319; Y), a transfer mode lottery process is executed (step S320). In the transition mode lottery process, it is determined by lottery which of the character breeding modes to shift to the normal breeding mode, the super breeding mode, and the appreciation mode. Next, the character breeding mode transition information corresponding to the transition mode is set (step S321), and the special replay B determination process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is not the specific mode in step S319 (step S319; N), steps S320 and S321 are skipped, and the special replay B determination process is terminated.

  If only the first condition is not satisfied in step S313 (step S313; N), it is determined whether or not the second condition is satisfied (step S322). Here, the second condition is that the reel stop buttons 24 to be pressed first, second, and third when the special replay B winning symbols are aligned, that is, the pressing order of the reel stop buttons 24 is all. Means right.

  In step S322, when the second condition is not satisfied (step S322; N), the special replay B determination process ends. On the other hand, when the second condition is satisfied (step S322; Y), it is determined whether or not the chance mode is set (step S323). When it is the chance mode (step S323; Y), the specific mode transition information is set (step S324), and the process proceeds to step S325. On the other hand, when it is not the chance mode (step S323; N), step S324 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S325.

  In step S325, it is determined whether or not the mode is high accuracy A mode (step S325). When the mode is the high-accuracy A mode (step S325; Y), chance mode transition information is set (step S326), and the process proceeds to step S327. On the other hand, when it is not the high-accuracy A mode (step S325; N), step S326 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S327.

  In step S327, it is determined whether or not the suggestion mode A is set (step S327). If it is the suggestion mode A (step S327; Y), the chance mode transition information is set (step S328), and the process proceeds to step S329. On the other hand, when it is not the suggestion mode A (step S327; N), step S328 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S329.

  In step S329, it is determined whether or not the specific mode is set (step S329). If it is the specific mode (step S329; Y), the addition mode transition information is set (step S330), and the special replay B determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the mode is not the specific mode (step S329; N), the special replay B determination process ends.

[Game progress management process]
Next, the game progress management process will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the game progress management process.

  In this game progress management process, first, presentation mode switching information relating to the switching of the presentation mode is acquired (step S331). Next, it is determined whether there is BB transition information for transition to the BB (big bonus) state (step S332).

  In step S332, when there is no BB shift information (step S332; N), it is determined whether there is RB shift information for shifting to the RB (regular bonus) state (step S333). In step S333, when there is no RB transition information (step S333; N), it is determined whether there is RT transition information for transition to the RT (replay time) state (step S334).

  In step S334, when there is no RT transition information (step S334; N), the value of the execution game number counter is incremented by 1 (step S335), and the game number display of the image display device 3 is updated (step S336). The game progress management process is terminated.

  In step S332, if there is BB transition information (step S332; Y), the BB effect control process is executed (step S337), the game number release zone setting process is executed (step S340), and the game progress management is performed. The process ends. In step S333, if there is RB transition information (step S333; Y), an RB effect control process is executed (step S338), a game number release zone setting process is executed (step S340), and game progress management is performed. The process ends. In step S334, if there is RT transition information (step S334; Y), an RT effect control process is executed (step S339), a game number release zone setting process is executed (step S340), and game progress management is performed. The process ends.

[RT effect control processing]
Next, the RT effect control process will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the RT effect control process.

  In this RT effect control process, first, it is determined whether or not there is an RT (replay time) execution flag (step S341). In step S341, when there is an RT execution flag (step S341; Y), the process proceeds to step S345. On the other hand, when there is no RT execution flag (step S341; N), it is determined whether or not a winning symbol for rush replay has been established (step S342).

  In step S342, if the winning replay winning symbol is not established (step S342; N), the RT effect control process is terminated. On the other hand, when the winning replay winning symbol is established (step S342; Y), the RT game number counter is set to “50” (step S343), and the RT running flag is set (step S344).

  Next, 1 is subtracted from the value of the RT game number counter (step S345), and the game number display of the image display device 3 is updated (step S346). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the RT game number counter is less than 0 (step S347).

  In step S347, if the value of the RT game number counter is not less than 0 (step S347; N), the RT effect control process ends. On the other hand, when the value of the RT game number counter is less than 0 (step S347; Y), it is determined whether there is ART (assist replay time) stock (step S348).

  In step S348, if there is no ART stock (step S348; N), the ART continuous lottery process is executed (step S349), and it is determined whether or not the ART continuous lottery is won (step S350).

  If the ART continuous lottery is not won in step S350 (step S350; N), the RT transition information is cleared (step S351), the RT execution flag is cleared (step S352), and the RT effect control process is performed. finish.

If there is an ART stock in step S348 (step S348; Y), or if an ART continuous lottery is won in step S350 (step S350; Y), the process proceeds to step S343. That is, when there is an ART stock or when the ART continuous lottery is won, the specific mode is continued and 50 games (one set) of RT games are executed.
If there is an ART stock or if the ART continuous lottery is won, it will appear as if it has returned to the normal mode in terms of production (visually), and if a predetermined condition (for example, the pressing order of the reel stop button 24 is not correct) When a winning combination (for example, a so-called push order bell) in which a symbol is not established is won internally, when a so-called push order navigation that assists the establishment of the winning symbol is established, the specific mode is restored. You may make it perform such an effect. Further, for the purpose of presentation, the number of RT games is not displayed on the image display device 3 while it appears as if the mode has returned from the specific mode to the normal mode.

[Game number cancellation zone setting process]
Next, the game number cancellation zone setting process will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the game number cancellation zone setting process.

  In this game number cancellation zone setting process, first, it is determined whether there is BB transfer information (step S361). If there is BB transfer information (step S361; Y), the game number cancellation zone setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when there is no BB migration information (step S361; N), it is determined whether there is RB migration information (step S362).

  If there is RB transition information in step S362 (step S362; Y), the game number release zone setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when there is no RB migration information (step S362; N), it is determined whether there is RT migration information (step S363).

  If there is RT transition information in step S363 (step S363; Y), the game number release zone setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if there is no RT transition information (step S363; N), the current game mode (normal A mode, normal B mode, heaven mode) is acquired (step S364), and the game number release table 1 (FIG. 34, FIG. 34). 35 (a)) is acquired (step S365).

  Next, a lottery of the release zones 1 to 6 is performed from the current game mode and the game number release table 1 (step S366), and one release zone is selected from the release zones 1 to 6 and the release zone related to the release zone is selected. Information is set (step S367).

  Next, the release zone information set in step S367 is acquired (step S368), and the game number release table 2 (see FIGS. 34 and 35B) is acquired based on the release zone information (step S369).

  Next, lots of zones A to H are drawn from the release zone information and the game number release table 2 (step S370), and the number of released games is determined from the zone selected based on the lottery results of the zones A to H (step S371). Then, release game number information relating to the determined release game number is set (step S372), and the game number release zone setting process is terminated.

[Machine customization processing]
Next, the gaming machine customization process will be described. 30 and 31 are flowcharts showing an example of the gaming machine customization process.

  In this gaming machine customization process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a menu display operation for displaying a menu screen on the display unit of the image display device 3 (step S381). If there is no menu display operation (step S381; N), the gaming machine customization process is terminated. On the other hand, if there is a menu display operation (step S381; N), a menu screen (see FIG. 42A) is displayed on the display unit of the image display device 3 (step S382), and a menu screen display timer is set (step S382). Step S383).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the menu screen display timer set in step S383 has expired (step S384). When the time is up (step S384; Y), the customer waiting demonstration screen is displayed on the display unit of the image display device 3 (step S407), and the gaming machine customization process is terminated. On the other hand, if the menu screen display timer has not expired (step S384; N), it is determined whether or not the “end” item of the menu screen display has been selected (step S385).

  If the “end” item is selected in step S385 (step S385; Y), the customer waiting demonstration screen is displayed on the display unit of the image display device 3 (step S407), and the gaming machine customization process is terminated. On the other hand, if the “end” item is not selected (step S385; N), whether the “customize” item for selecting a sound such as BGM or an effect mode or updating the specified number of games has been selected. Is determined (step S386).

  If the item “customize” is not selected in step S386 (step S386; N), the process returns to step S384. On the other hand, when the item “customize” is selected (step S386; Y), a player authentication screen (see FIG. 42B) is displayed on the display unit of the image display device 3 (step S387), and the screen is displayed. The player authentication information (for example, a two-dimensional barcode) is displayed on the screen (step S388).

  Next, an input monitoring timer for inputting the authentication code (password) is set (step S389), and it is determined whether or not the input monitoring timer has expired (step S390). When the input monitoring timer expires (step S390; Y), a customer waiting demonstration screen is displayed on the display unit of the image display device 3 (step S407), and the gaming machine customization process is terminated. On the other hand, if the input monitoring timer has not expired (step S390; N), it is determined whether or not the “end” item on the player authentication screen display has been selected (step S391).

  If the “end” item is selected in step S391 (step S391; Y), a customer waiting demonstration screen is displayed on the display unit of the image display device 3 (step S407), and the gaming machine customization process is terminated. On the other hand, if the “end” item is not selected (step S391; N), it is determined whether or not an authentication code (password) is input (see FIG. 42C) (step S392).

  If no authentication code is input in step S392 (step S392; N), the process returns to step S390. On the other hand, when the authentication code is input (step S392; Y), the customization screen (see FIG. 42D) is displayed on the display unit of the image display device 3 (step S393), and the process proceeds to step S394 in FIG. To do.

  In step S394, it is determined whether or not the item “sound selection” for changing the sound is selected from the customization screen (step S394). If the item “Sound Selection” is selected (step S394; Y), a sound selection process is executed (step S395), and the process proceeds to step S403. On the other hand, if the “Sound Selection” item is not selected (Step S394; N), it is determined whether or not the “Production Selection” item is selected (Step S396).

  When the item “effect selection” is selected in step S396 (step S396; Y), an effect selection process is executed (step S397), and the process proceeds to step S403. On the other hand, if the “effect selection” item is not selected (step S396; N), it is determined whether or not the “game number reset” item is selected (step S398).

  In step S398, when the item “game number reset” is not selected (step S398; N), the process proceeds to step S403. On the other hand, when the item “game number reset” is selected (step S398; Y), a game number reset screen (see FIG. 42E) is displayed on the display unit of the image display device 3 (step S399). It is determined whether or not there is a game number reset operation (step S400).

  In step S400, when there is no game number reset operation (step S400; N), a customization screen is displayed on the display unit of the image display device 3 (step S401), and the process proceeds to step S403. On the other hand, when there is a game number reset operation (step S400; Y), a prescribed game number update process is executed (step S402), and the process proceeds to step S403.

  In step S403, a customization screen timer is set (step S403), and it is determined whether or not the “end” item has been selected (step S404). If the “end” item has not been selected (step S404; N), it is determined whether or not the customization screen timer has expired (step S405).

If the customization screen timer has not expired in step S405 (step S405; N), the process returns to step S394. On the other hand, when the customization screen timer expires (step S405; Y), the customer waiting demonstration screen is displayed on the display unit of the image display device 3 (step S406), and the gaming machine customization process is terminated.
In addition, when the “end” item is selected in step S404 (step S404; Y), the customer waiting demonstration screen is displayed on the display unit of the image display device 3 (step S406), and the gaming machine customization process is ended. To do.
Here, when each player (menu screen display timer, input monitoring timer, customized screen timer) operates the items displayed on the screen before the time is up (except for the item “End”), The timer may be reset to ensure the player's input operation time.

[Regulated Game Number Update Processing]
Next, the prescribed game number update process will be described. FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the prescribed game number update process.

  In this prescribed game number update process, first, reset operation information (for example, a two-dimensional barcode) is displayed (see FIG. 42F) (step S411). Next, an input monitoring timer is set (step S412). Then, it is determined whether or not the “end” item has been selected (step S413).

  If the “end” item is selected in step S413 (step S413; Y), a customization screen is displayed on the display unit of the image display device 3 (step S419), and the prescribed game number update process is terminated. On the other hand, when the “end” item is not selected (step S413; N), it is determined whether or not the input monitoring timer has expired (step S414).

  In step S414, when the input monitoring timer expires (step S414; Y), a customization screen is displayed on the display unit of the image display device 3 (step S419), and the prescribed game number update process is terminated. On the other hand, if the input monitoring timer has not expired (step S414; N), it is determined whether or not an authentication code has been input (step S415).

  If no authentication code is input in step S415 (step S415; N), the process returns to step S413. On the other hand, if there is an input of an authentication code (step S415; Y), it is checked whether a game number reset condition for resetting the prescribed game number is satisfied (step S416). Specifically, as a game number reset condition, it is checked whether or not the same player has already reset the number of games (specified number of games) on the day. When the number of games (the number of specified games) has already been reset on the day, for example, character information “n” is included in the authentication code. Thereby, the production control device 70 checks whether or not the number of games has already been reset on the day by checking whether or not the character information “n” is included in the input authentication code. Can do. The verification of the authentication code is performed by the member management server (member management apparatus 300) via the Internet. In addition, the number of times that the specified number of games can be reset per day is not limited to one time, and may be two or three times.

  If the game number reset condition is satisfied in step S417 (step S417; Y), the specified game number lottery process is executed (step S418), and the specified game number update process is terminated. On the other hand, if the game number reset condition is not satisfied (step S417; N), a customization screen is displayed on the display unit of the image display device 3 (step S419), and the prescribed game number update process is terminated.

[Regulated game number lottery processing]
Next, the prescribed game number lottery process will be described. FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the prescribed game number lottery process.

  In this prescribed game number lottery process, first, the set release zone information is acquired (step S421). Next, the current number of games (number of executed games) is acquired, and it is checked whether or not it belongs to the set release zone (step S422).

  In step S423, when it does not belong to the set release zone (step S423; N), the game number release table 2 (see FIG. 35C) corresponding to the number of executed games at the time of the reset operation is acquired (see FIG. 35C). Step S424). Next, a process of drawing one of zones A to H from the release zone information corresponding to the number of executed games at the time of the reset operation and the game number release table 2 is executed (step S425).

  Next, the number of released games (specified number of games) is determined based on the lottery results of zones A to H (step S428), the number of released games (specified number of games) is set (step S429), and the specified number of games lottery process is performed. finish. The number of released games (the number of specified games) is determined by lottery in the determined zone (any one of zones A to H).

  In step S423, when belonging to the set release zone (step S423; Y), the game number release table 3 (see FIG. 36) is acquired (step S426). Next, a process of drawing one of the zones A to H from the release zone information corresponding to the number of executed games at the time of the reset operation and the game number release table 3 is executed (step S427), and the process proceeds to step S428.

Next, details of the game number cancellation tables 1 to 3 used in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 to 36.
FIG. 34 is a table in which the game number cancellation tables 1 and 2 are combined into one.
Here, the game number cancellation table 1 is a table for determining a cancellation zone. The game number cancellation table 2 is a table for determining any one of the zones A to H divided in each cancellation zone.

  As shown in FIG. 34, the number of release games (the number of specified games) is roughly divided into six zones, release zones 1-6. Specifically, the number of released games (the number of specified games) is defined as 1 to 768 games, of which the range of 1 to 128 games is in the release zone 1, 129 to 256 games. Number range release zone 2, 257-384 game number range release zone 3, 385-512 game number range release zone 4, 513-640 game number range release zone 5, A range of 641 to 768 games is set as the release zone 6.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 34, each of the release zones 1 to 6 is divided into eight zones A to H, respectively. For example, the zone A in the release zone 1 is a range of 1 to 16 cancellation games (specified number of games), a zone B is a range of 17 to 32 times, a zone C is a range of 33 to 48 times,. Zone H has a range of 113 to 128 times.

  As shown in FIG. 34 and FIG. 35 (a), in the game number cancellation table 1, the allocation rate of the cancellation zone is set according to the game mode (normal A mode, normal B mode, heaven mode). For example, in the normal A mode, the release zone 1 is 30%, the release zones 2, 3 and 5 are 10% each, and the release zones 4 and 6 are 20% each. You can sort by.

  As shown in FIG. 34, FIG. 35 (b), and FIG. 35 (c), the game number release table 2 includes a game number release table that is used when the specific gaming state ends (during normal allocation). 2 and a game number cancellation table 2 used when a player performs a game number cancellation reset operation.

FIG. 35 (b) is a diagram showing the game number cancellation table 2 used when the specific gaming state is ended (at the time of normal allocation).
As shown in FIG. 35 (b), in the game number cancellation table 2 used when the specific gaming state is ended (at the time of normal allocation), the allocation ratios of the zones A to H are respectively the cancellation zones 1 to 6. It is a common value.

FIG. 35 (c) is a diagram showing the game number release table 2 used when the game number release reset operation is performed by the player.
As shown in FIG. 35 (c), in the case of the game number cancellation table 2 used when the game number cancellation reset operation is performed by the player, each of the zones A to H corresponding to the cancellation zones 1 to 5 respectively. The distribution ratio is set so as to increase as the zones (zones A to H) go to the second half. On the other hand, the distribution ratios of the zones A to H corresponding to the release zone 6 are set so that the first half (zones A to D) of the zone is high and the second half (zones E to H) is low.
As described above, the distribution ratios of the zones A to H corresponding to the release zone 6 are set so that the first half (zones A to D) of the zone is high and the second half (zones E to H) is low. When the game number cancellation reset operation is performed by the player, the number of released games (the number of prescribed games) can be reached as soon as possible. Further, when the number of released games included in the latter half of the released zone 6 (for example, the number of released games for the 768th time) is reached, a specific gaming state is generated and a predetermined privilege is given to the player. In the case where the award is made, the scarcity value of the predetermined privilege can be increased by lowering the distribution rate of the latter half zone.

FIG. 36 is a diagram showing the game number cancellation table 3. The game number release table 3 is used when a game number release reset operation is performed by a player and the number of games executed when the reset operation is performed belongs to a release zone that has already been set. It is a table (see step S426).
As shown in FIG. 36, for example, when the number of executed games when the game number cancellation reset operation is performed by the player belongs to “release zone 1-A”, that is, the number of released games (the number of specified games) 1 to If it belongs to the 16th range, it is 10% for Zone A, 10% for Zone B, 20% for Zone C, 10% for Zone D, 10% for Zone E, 10% for Zone F, 20 for Zone G % And zone H are distributed at a rate of 10%.

  Further, when the number of executed games when the player performs a game number release reset operation, it belongs to “release zone 1-B”, that is, when the number of released games (specified game number) belongs to the 17th to 32nd range. Will be distributed at a rate of 20% for Zone B, 20% for Zone C, 5% for Zone D, 5% for Zone E, 5% for Zone F, 25% for Zone G, and 20% for Zone H. It has become.

  Further, when the number of executed games when the player performs a game number release reset operation, it belongs to “release zone 1-C”, that is, when the number of released games (specified game number) belongs to the 33rd to 48th range. Are assigned to zone C at 48%, zone D at 1%, zone E at 1%, zone F at 1%, zone G at 1%, and zone H at 48%.

  Further, when the number of executed games when the player performs a game number release reset operation, it belongs to “release zone 1-D”, that is, when the number of released games (number of prescribed games) belongs to the 49th to 64th range. Are assigned to zone D at a rate of 20%, zone E at 20%, zone F at 20%, zone G at 20%, and zone H at 20%.

  In addition, when the number of executed games when the player performs a game number release reset operation, the number of executed games belongs to “release zone 1-E”, that is, the number of released games (specified game number) belongs to the 65th to 80th range. Are distributed at a rate of 70% for zone E, 10% for zone F, 10% for zone G, and 10% for zone H.

  Further, when the number of executed games when the player performs a game number release reset operation, it belongs to “release zone 1-F”, that is, when the number of released games (specified game number) belongs to the 81st to 96th range. Are assigned to zone F at a rate of 50%, zone G at a rate of 0%, and zone H at a rate of 50%.

  In addition, when the number of executed games when the player performs a game number release reset operation, the number of executed games belongs to “release zone 1-G”, that is, the number of released games (specified game number) belongs to the 97th to 112th range. Are assigned to zone G at a rate of 20% and to zone H at a rate of 80%.

  In addition, when the number of executed games when the player performs a game number release reset operation, it belongs to “release zone 1-H”, that is, when the number of released games (specified game number) belongs to the 113th to 128th range. Is assigned to zone H at a rate of 100%.

  As described above, when determining the zones (zones A to H) using the game number release table 3, the number of release games (the specified number) equal to the number of executed games when the player performs a game number release reset operation. Zones after the zone that includes (number of games) are targeted for distribution. Note that the release zones 2 to 6 have the same configuration, and a description thereof will be omitted.

Next, a specific example of determining a zone using the game number cancellation table 3 will be described with reference to FIG.
For example, when the release zone that has already been set is “release zone 2” and the number of executed games is 165th game when the player performs a game number release reset operation, as shown in FIG. Since the number of executed games at this time belongs to the zone C of the release zone 2 (step S413; Y), as shown in FIGS. 36 and 37, the zone is determined from the table corresponding to the release zone 2-C. It has become. Specifically, 48% is assigned to Zone C, 1% to Zone D, 1% to Zone E, 1% to Zone F, 1% to Zone G, and 48% to Zone H. .
In such a case, when the game is distributed to the zone C, any one of 165 to 176 is selected as the number of released games (the number of specified games). That is, the number of released games (the number of specified games) that is equal to or greater than the number of executed games (165 games) when the game number cancellation reset operation is performed by the player is selected.
As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a new release game number is selected from the release zone to which the number of executed games belongs when the game number release reset operation is performed by the player. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the newly selected number of released games from becoming extremely large compared to the number of released games set up to that point.
Therefore, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, since the time until the new number of released games is reached becomes extremely long, there is a problem that the player stops the game and the operation is lowered. There is no.

Next, a modified example of the above-described game number cancellation table 3 will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 38, the game number cancellation table 3 in the modification is configured such that the allocation ratio of the first zone among the allocation possible zones is the largest (release zone 1-A, release zone). 2-A, release zone 3-A, release zone 4-A, release zone 5-A, and release zone 6-A are excluded).

Next, a specific example of determining a zone using the game number cancellation table 3 of the modification will be described with reference to FIG.
For example, when the release zone that has already been set is “release zone 2” and the number of executed games is 165th game when the player performs a game number release reset operation, as shown in FIG. Since the number of executed games at this time belongs to the zone C of the release zone 2 (step S413; Y), as shown in FIGS. 38 and 39, the zone is determined from the table corresponding to the release zone 2-C. It has become. Specifically, 40% is assigned to Zone C, 10% to Zone D, 10% to Zone E, 10% to Zone F, 20% to Zone G, and 10% to Zone H. . In such a case, when the game is distributed to the zone C, any one of 165 to 176 is selected as the number of released games (the number of specified games). That is, the number of released games (the number of specified games) that is equal to or greater than the number of executed games (165 games) when the game number cancellation reset operation is performed by the player is selected.

Next, the gaming system of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 40, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment can display a two-dimensional barcode on which the URL of the member management apparatus 300 constituting the application member management system is recorded on the display unit of the image display apparatus 3. It is like that.
The player can access the member management apparatus 300 by reading the two-dimensional barcode displayed on the display unit of the image display apparatus 3 of the slot machine 1 using the information communication medium 100 such as a mobile phone or a smartphone. It has become.

The member management apparatus 300 includes a member database 301 that manages member information for each game hall. The member management apparatus 300 is connected to the terminal 310 via a network. The terminal 310 is connected to the information communication medium 100 described above via the wide area network 200 so that wireless communication is possible.
In addition, the member management apparatus 300 can transmit a password to the information communication medium 100 of the player who has registered as a member in the apparatus. This password is a password used when customizing the content of the game effect in the slot machine 1. The player who has received the password can input the password to the slot machine 1 and customize the game contents in the slot machine 1.

[Player authentication process]
Next, the player authentication process by the member management apparatus 300 will be described. FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing an example of the player authentication process.

  In this player authentication process, first, it is determined whether or not authentication information has been received from the information communication medium 100 (step C1). When the authentication information has not been received from the information communication medium 100 (step C1; N), the player authentication process ends. On the other hand, when the authentication information is received from the information communication medium 100 (step C1; Y), the received authentication information is analyzed (step C2).

  Next, target member data is acquired from the member database 301 based on the received authentication information (step C3). Next, it is checked whether or not a member ID is registered in the member data (step C4). If it has been registered (step C5; Y), authentication at the time of customization (first time when making customization settings of the gaming machine) Whether it is information or not is checked (step C6).

  If it is not authentication information at the time of customization in step C7 (step C7; N), the number of games reset in the target gaming machine (slot machine 1) is acquired (step C8). Next, it is determined whether or not the acquired number-of-games reset count is less than a limit count (for example, once) (step C9).

  In step C9, if the number is less than the limit number (step C9; Y), a reset permission authentication code is transmitted to the target gaming machine (slot machine 1) (step C10), and the player authentication process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is not less than the limit number (step C9; N), a reset impossible authentication code is transmitted to the target gaming machine (slot machine 1) (step C13), and the player authentication process is terminated.

  In step C7, if it is authentication information at the time of customization (step C7; Y), the gaming machine ID is registered in the member data (step C11), and the customization permission authentication code is registered in the target gaming machine (slot machine 1). Is transmitted (step C12), and the player authentication process is terminated.

  In step C5, if not registered (step C5; N), a customization impossible authentication code is transmitted to the target gaming machine (slot machine 1) (step C14), and the player authentication process is terminated.

Next, an example of the display mode of the image display device 3 when the gaming machine customization process (see FIGS. 30 and 31) is executed will be described with reference to FIG.
When an operation for displaying a menu screen for customizing a game effect by the slot machine 1 is performed (step S381; Y), the menu screen is displayed on the display unit of the image display device 3 as shown in FIG. It is displayed (step S382).

  Next, when the “customize” item displayed on the menu screen is selected by operating the selection button 29 and the “customize” item is determined by pressing the effect button 10 (step S386; Y), FIG. As shown in b), the player authentication screen is displayed on the display unit of the image display device 3 (step S387), and the player authentication information (two-dimensional barcode) is displayed on the player authentication screen (step S387). S388).

  Next, the player reads the player authentication information (two-dimensional bar code) with the information communication medium 100, accesses the URL of the member management device 300 included in the player authentication information, and acquires the authentication code (password). Then, in the above-described player authentication screen, for example, when the item “password input” is selected by operating the selection button 29 and the item “password input” is determined by pressing the effect button 10, FIG. As shown in the figure, a password input screen is displayed on the display unit of the image display device 3, and the password can be input by operating the selection button 29 and the effect button 10 on the screen. ing.

  Next, when the input of the password is completed (step S392; Y), as shown in FIG. 42D, a customization screen is displayed on the display unit of the image display device 3 (step S393). Next, when the “reset game number” item displayed on the customization screen is selected by operating the selection button 29 and the “reset game number” item is determined by pressing the effect button 10 (step S398; Y). As shown in FIG. 42E, a game number reset screen is displayed on the display unit of the image display device 3 (step S399), and a reconfirmation display (e.g., for resetting the game number) is displayed on the game number reset screen. , "Are you sure you want to reset?" Then, when the selection button 29 and the effect button 10 are operated on the screen and “YES” is selected and determined (step S400; Y), the prescribed game number update process is executed. (Step S402).

  When the prescribed game number update processing is executed, as shown in FIG. 42 (f), an authentication screen is displayed on the display unit of the image display device 3, and reset operation information (two-dimensional barcode) is displayed on the screen. (Step S411).

  Next, the player reads the reset operation information (two-dimensional barcode) by the information communication medium 100, accesses the URL of the member management device 300 included in the reset operation information, and acquires the authentication code (password). Then, in the above authentication screen, for example, when the “password input” item is selected by operating the selection button 29 and the “password input” item is determined by pressing the effect button 10, it is shown in FIG. As described above, the password input screen is displayed on the display unit of the image display device 3, and the password can be input by operating the selection button 29 and the effect button 10 on the screen. .

  Next, when the password input is completed (step S415; Y), and the game number reset condition is satisfied (step S417; Y), a new specified game number (cancellation is canceled) in the specified game number lottery process (step S418). The number of games) is reset, and as shown in FIG. 42 (h), the content indicating that the game number reset processing has been completed is displayed.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 42 (i), when the password input is completed (step S415; Y), and it is determined that the game number reset condition is not satisfied by the input password (step S417; N). As shown in FIG. 42 (j), the reset upper limit number (reset limit number) has been reached, and the content indicating that the game number reset process cannot be executed is displayed.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c having a plurality of symbols are variably displayed based on the operation of the start operation unit (start lever 21). And the corresponding reels 6a, 6b, 6c are stopped based on the operation of the stop operation portions (reel stop buttons 24) corresponding to the reels 6a, 6b, 6c. In the slot machine 1 capable of giving a game value based on the symbol combination mode when 6c stops, the counting means (the effect control device 70) for counting the number of times the game is executed, and the number of times the game is executed are preset. Specific game state generating means for generating a specific game state (ART state) ST30 advantageous to the player when the specified number of games (number of released games) is reached. Output control device 70) and a plurality of prescribed games based on a prescribed game number table (game number release table 1, game number release table 2) in which a plurality of prescribed game times are defined as the set number of prescribed games. A specified game number resetting means (effect control device 70) for resetting one specified game number from the number of times, and the specified game number resetting means (effect control device 70) When there is an operation, it becomes possible to reset a specific specified game number of a value equal to or greater than the value of the number of executions when the predetermined operation is performed as a new specified game number.

  Here, the “predetermined operation by the player” refers to an operation of the effect button 10 that can be operated by the player.

  According to the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, the player's willingness to play can be improved by resetting the specified number of games (number of released games) by the specified number-of-games resetting means (production control device 70). It is possible to suppress a decrease in operation. In addition, when there is a predetermined operation by the player, it is possible to reset a specific specified number of games that is equal to or greater than the value of the number of executions when the predetermined operation is performed as a new specified number of games. By doing so, for example, it is possible to prevent the preset number of games that is extremely advantageous for both the game store and the player from being reset, so that the profit balance between the game store and the player can be maintained. Become.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the prescribed game number table (game number release table 1, game number release table 2, game number release table 3) can be set as the prescribed game number (number of released games). N (for example, 6) first divisions (release zones 1 to 6) that can be counted by the counting means (production control device 70) within a range up to a maximum value (for example, 768). The first division table (game number release table 1) divided into the first division table (game number release table 1) and the first division (release zones 1 to 6) divided by the first division table (game number release table 1) are further divided into M (for example, , 8) second division tables (game number release table 2, game number release table 3) divided into second divisions (zones A to H), and the M pieces 2 divided into respective (zone A to H) is, so that the prescribed number of games that can be configured as (release game number) value is included at least one.

  According to the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, the number of execution times that can be counted by the counting means (the effect control device 70) within the range up to the maximum value that can be set as the prescribed number of games (number of released games). The first division table (game number cancellation table 1) divided into the first division and the second division table (game) in which each first division divided by the first division table is further divided into M second divisions. Based on a prescribed game number table (game number release table 1, game number release table 2, game number release table 3) comprising: a number release table 2, a game number release table 3) By resetting one prescribed number of games, it is possible to improve the player's willingness to play and to suppress a decrease in operation.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, the prescribed game number resetting means (the effect control device 70) is based on the first division table (game number cancellation table 1) and the N first divisions. Based on the first lottery means (production control device 70) for drawing one first division and the second division table (game number release table 2, game number release table 3), the first lottery means (production control device) 70) second lottery means (production control device 70) for lottering one second section from the M second sections corresponding to the first section lottered in step 70), and a predetermined operation by the player is performed If there is, the first section including the same value as the prescribed number of games when the predetermined operation is performed is selected, and the second lottery means (production control device 70) selects the first section. The corresponding M pieces Among the second divisions, one second division can be drawn from the second division including the prescribed number of games that is equal to or greater than the value of the number of executions when the predetermined operation is performed. A new prescribed game number is reset from the same value as the prescribed game number included.

  According to the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, when a predetermined operation is performed by the player, the first division that includes the same value as the prescribed number of games when the predetermined operation is performed is selected. The second lottery means (production control device 70) defines a value greater than or equal to the value of the number of executions when the predetermined operation is performed among the M second sections corresponding to the first section. By making it possible to draw one second section from the second section including the number of games, and resetting a new specified number of games from the same value as the specified number of games included in the one second section, The value of the specified number of games is not changed extremely before and after the predetermined operation is performed, so that the specified number of games that is extremely advantageous for both the game store and the player is not reset. To be able to , It is possible to maintain the benefit balance between gaming facility and player.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, the specified game number resetting means (effect control device 70) is configured such that the first lottery means (effect control device) when the specific game state (ART state) ST30 ends. 70) lottery one first section from the N first sections, and the second lottery means (production control device 70) selects the M second sections corresponding to the one first section. Then, one second division is selected by lottery, and a new prescribed game number is reset from the same value as the prescribed game number included in the one second division.

  According to the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, when the specific game state is finished without performing a predetermined operation by the player, the N first divisions are performed by the first lottery means (the effect control device 70). One lot is drawn by lot, and the second lottery (production control device 70) draws one second division from the M second divisions corresponding to the one first division. Unlike the case where a predetermined operation is performed by the player, a rule that is extremely advantageous to the player is set because the new specified game number is reset from the same value as the number of games specified in the second category. Since the number of games can be reset, the player's willingness to play can be improved at least until the specific gaming state is completed, and a decrease in operation can be suppressed.

Second Embodiment
Next, the slot machine 1 of the second embodiment will be described. Note that, basically, the slot machine 1 has the same configuration as that of the above-described first embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and description thereof is omitted. Different parts will be described.

  As described above, the number-of-games release table 1 of the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment only has the number-of-games release table 1 that is used when the specific gaming state ends (during normal allocation) (see FIG. 35 (a)), the number-of-games release table 1 of the slot machine 1 according to the second embodiment includes the number-of-games release table 1 (when the specific gaming state is ended (during normal allocation)) ( 44 and 45 (a)) and a game number cancellation table 1 (see FIGS. 44 and 45 (b)) used when a player performs a game number cancellation reset operation. It is a feature. Thereby, in the slot machine 1 of the second embodiment, the release zone is determined with reference to the game number release table 1 used when the game number release reset operation is performed by the player in the prescribed game number lottery process. It has come to be.

[Regulated game number lottery processing]
Next, the prescribed game number lottery process will be described. FIG. 43 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the prescribed game number lottery process.

  In the slot machine 1 of the second embodiment, instead of the prescribed game number lottery process shown in FIG. 33, the prescribed game number lottery process shown in FIG. 43 is executed. In this prescribed game number lottery process, first, the current game mode (normal A mode, normal B mode, heaven mode) is acquired (step S431).

  Next, the game number cancellation table 1 (see FIG. 44 and FIG. 45B) corresponding to the game number cancellation reset operation by the player is acquired (step S432). Next, the release zones 1 to 6 are selected by lottery from the current game mode and the game number release table 1 acquired in step S432 (step S433), and release zone information is set (step S434).

  Next, the set release zone information is acquired (step S435), and the game number release table 2 (see FIGS. 44 and 35C) corresponding to the game number release reset operation by the player is acquired (step S436). .

Next, a process of drawing one of zones A to H from the acquired release zone information and the game number release table 2 is executed (step S437).
Next, based on the lottery results of zones A to H, the number of released games (specified game number) is determined (step S438), the number of released games (specified game number) information is set (step S439), and the specified game number lottery process is performed. finish. The number of released games (the number of specified games) is determined by lottery in the determined zone (any one of zones A to H).

  In the specified game number lottery process of the second embodiment, for example, when the release zone related to the release zone information acquired in step S434 belongs to the current number of executed games, the specified game number lottery process of the first embodiment Similarly, a process of drawing one of the zones A to H from the acquired release zone information and the game number release table 3 may be executed.

<Third Embodiment>
Next, the slot machine 1 according to the third embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the slot machine 1 of the first and second embodiments described above. Hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and description thereof is omitted. Mainly different parts will be described.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the second embodiment, as the game number release table 1, the game number release table 1 (FIG. 44 and FIG. a)) and a game number release table 1 (see FIGS. 44 and 45B) used when a game number release reset operation is performed by the player. On the other hand, the game number cancellation table 1 of the third embodiment is further subdivided, and the game number cancellation table 1 used when the game number cancellation reset operation is performed by the player is included in the game number cancellation table 1. There are six game number cancellation tables 1 corresponding to the number of executed games when the reset operation is performed.

  Specifically, when the number of executed games when the game number cancellation reset operation is performed is the first to 128th games, the game number cancellation table 1 shown in FIG. 47A is used. . This number-of-games cancellation table 1 is set so that the distribution ratios in the cancellation zones 1 to 6 are substantially equal except when the current game mode is the heaven mode.

  When the number of executed games is 129 to 256 when the game number release reset operation is performed, the game number release table 1 shown in FIG. 47B is used. This number-of-games release table 1 is set so that the distribution ratios in the release zones 4 to 6 in the latter half are higher than those in the other release zones 1 to 3 in the normal A mode. On the other hand, in the normal B mode, the distribution ratios of the release zones 2, 4, and 6 are set to be higher than those of the other release zones 1, 3, and 5.

  Further, when the number of executed games when the game number release reset operation is performed is the 257th to 384th game, the game number release table 1 shown in FIG. 47 (c) is used. The number-of-games release table 1 is set so that the distribution rate of the first release zone 1 is higher than the other release zones 2 to 6 in the normal A mode.

  Further, when the number of executed games when the game number release reset operation is performed is the 385th to 512th game, the game number release table 1 shown in FIG. 47 (d) is used. The number-of-games release table 1 is set so that the distribution rate of the first release zone 1 is higher than the other release zones 2 to 6 in the normal A mode.

  In addition, when the number of executed games when the game number release reset operation is performed is the 513th to 640th game, the game number release table 1 shown in FIG. 47 (e) is used. This number-of-games release table 1 is set so that the distribution ratios in the first half of the release zones 1 to 3 are higher than those in the second half of the release zones 4 to 6 in both the normal A mode and the normal B mode. Has been.

  In addition, when the number of executed games when the game number release reset operation is performed is 641 to 768th game, the game number release table 1 shown in FIG. 47 (f) is used. In the number-of-games release table 1, the distribution ratio of the release zones 2 and 5 is higher than that of the other release zones 1, 3, 4, and 6 in both the normal A mode and the normal B mode. It is set as follows.

[Regulated game number lottery processing]
Next, the prescribed game number lottery process will be described. FIG. 46 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the prescribed game number lottery process.

  In the slot machine 1 of the third embodiment, instead of the prescribed game number lottery process shown in FIG. 33, the prescribed game number lottery process shown in FIG. 46 is executed. In this prescribed game number lottery process, first, the current number of executed games is acquired (step S441).

  Next, the game number cancellation table 1 (see FIG. 47) corresponding to the number of executed games at the time of the game number cancellation reset operation by the player is acquired (step S442). Next, the current game mode (normal A mode, normal B mode, heaven mode) is acquired (step S443).

  Next, the release zones 1 to 6 are drawn by lottery from the current game mode and the game number release table 1 acquired in step S442 (step S444), and release zone information is set (step S445).

  Next, the set release zone information is acquired (step S446), and the game number release table 2 (see FIG. 44 and FIG. 35C) corresponding to the game number release reset operation by the player is acquired (step S447). .

Next, a process of drawing one of zones A to H from the acquired release zone information and the game number release table 2 is executed (step S448).
Next, the number of released games (specified number of games) is determined based on the lottery results of zones A to H (step S449), the number of released games (specified number of games) is set (step S450), and the specified number of games drawing process is performed. finish. The number of released games (the number of specified games) is determined by lottery in the determined zone (any one of zones A to H).

  In the prescribed game number lottery process of the third embodiment, for example, when the release zone related to the release zone information acquired in step S445 belongs to the current number of executed games, the prescribed game number lottery process of the first embodiment Similarly, a process of drawing one of the zones A to H from the acquired release zone information and the game number release table 3 may be executed.

<Fourth embodiment>
Next, the slot machine 1 according to the fourth embodiment will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the slot machine 1 of the above-described first to third embodiments, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted. Mainly different parts will be described.

  As described above, the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment uses the game number release table 2 (FIGS. 34 and 35 (FIGS. 34 and 35)) used as the game number release table 2 when the specific gaming state is ended (during normal allocation). b)) and a game number cancellation table 2 (see FIGS. 34 and 35C) used when a game number cancellation reset operation is performed by the player. On the other hand, the game number release table 2 of the fourth embodiment is further subdivided, and the game number release table 2 used when the game number release reset operation by the player is performed, There are six number-of-games release tables 2 corresponding to the number of executed games when the reset operation is performed.

  Specifically, when the number of executed games is the first to 128th game when the game number release reset operation is performed, the game number release table 2 shown in FIG. 49A is used. . This number-of-games release table 2 is set so that the distribution ratios of the latter half zones E to H are higher than the first half zones A to D in both the normal A mode and the normal B mode. Yes. In the heaven mode, the distribution ratios of the zones A to H are set to be substantially equal (the distribution ratios of the second half zones E to H are slightly higher than the first half zones A to D). .

  Further, when the number of executed games is 129 to 256 when the game number release reset operation is performed, the game number release table 2 shown in FIG. 49B is used. In the game number cancellation table 2, the distribution ratios of the zones C to F are higher than those of the other zones A, B, G, and H in both the normal A mode and the normal B mode. Is set.

  When the number of executed games when the game number release reset operation is performed is 257 to 384th game, the game number release table 2 shown in FIG. 49C is used. The game number cancellation table 2 shows that in each of the normal A mode and the normal B mode, the distribution ratios of the zones A to H are almost equal (the distribution ratios of the first half zones A to D are the latter half). It is set to be slightly higher than the zones E to H).

  When the number of executed games when the game number release reset operation is performed is the 385th to 512th game, the game number release table 2 shown in FIG. 49 (d) is used. This number-of-games release table 2 is set so that the distribution ratio of the first half zones A to D is higher than that of the second half zones E to H in the normal A mode, and the second half zone E in the normal B mode. Each distribution ratio of ~ H is set to be higher than the first half zones AD.

  When the number of executed games when the game number release reset operation is performed is the 513-640th game, the game number release table 2 shown in FIG. 49 (e) is used. The game number cancellation table 2 shows that in each of the normal A mode and the normal B mode, the distribution ratios of the zones A to H are substantially equal (the distribution ratios of the second half zones E to H are the first half). It is set to be slightly higher than the zones A to D).

  When the number of executed games when the game number release reset operation is performed is 641 to 768th game, the game number release table 2 shown in FIG. 49 (f) is used. This number-of-games release table 2 is set so that the distribution ratios of the first half zones A to D are higher than the second half zones E to H in both the normal A mode and the normal B mode. Yes.

[Regulated game number lottery processing]
Next, the prescribed game number lottery process will be described. FIG. 48 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the prescribed game number lottery process.

  In the slot machine 1 of the fourth embodiment, instead of the prescribed game number lottery process shown in FIG. 33, the prescribed game number lottery process shown in FIG. 48 is executed. In this prescribed game number lottery process, first, the set release zone information is acquired (step S451). Next, the current number of games (number of executed games) is acquired, and it is checked whether it belongs to the set release zone (step S452).

  In step S453, when it does not belong to the set release zone (step S453; N), the game number release table 2 (see FIG. 47) corresponding to the number of executed games at the time of the reset operation is acquired (step S454). . Next, the current game mode (normal A mode, normal B mode, heaven mode) is acquired (step S455), and the current game mode and the process of drawing one of the zones A to H from the game number cancellation table 2 are performed. It executes (step S456).

  Next, the number of released games (specified number of games) is determined based on the lottery results of zones A to H (step S459), the number of released games (specified number of games) is set (step S460), and the specified number of games drawing process is performed. finish. The number of released games (the number of specified games) is determined by lottery in the determined zone (any one of zones A to H).

  In step S453, if it belongs to the set release zone (step S453; Y), the game number release table 3 (see FIG. 36) is acquired (step S457). Next, a process of drawing one of zones A to H from the release zone information corresponding to the number of executed games at the time of the reset operation and the game number release table 3 is executed (step S458), and the process proceeds to step S459.

<Fifth Embodiment>
Next, a slot machine 1 according to the fifth embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the slot machine 1 of the above-described first to fourth embodiments, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted. Mainly different parts will be described.

In the slot machine 1 of the fifth embodiment, as the game number release table 1, the game number release table 1 (see FIG. 44 and FIG. 45 (a)) used when the specific gaming state ends (during normal allocation) The game number release table 1 (see FIG. 44 and FIG. 45 (b)) used when the game number release reset operation by the player is performed.
In addition, the slot machine 1 of the fifth embodiment uses the game number release table 2 (see FIGS. 34 and 35 (b)) used as the game number release table 2 when the specific gaming state is ended (during normal allocation). ) And a game number release table 2 (see FIG. 34 and FIG. 35 (c)) used when the player performs a game number release reset operation, and the player performs a game number release reset operation. The number-of-games release table 2 used when the game is performed is subdivided into six number-of-games release tables 2 (see FIG. 49) corresponding to the number of executed games when the game number release reset operation is performed. It is characterized by.

[Regulated game number lottery processing]
Next, the prescribed game number lottery process will be described. FIG. 50 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the prescribed game number lottery process.

  In the slot machine 1 of the fifth embodiment, instead of the prescribed game number lottery process shown in FIG. 33, the prescribed game number lottery process shown in FIG. 50 is executed. In the prescribed game number lottery process, first, the current game mode (normal A mode, normal B mode, heaven mode) is acquired (step S461).

  Next, the game number cancellation table 1 (see FIGS. 44 and 45B) corresponding to the game number cancellation reset operation by the player is acquired (step S462). Next, the release zones 1 to 6 are selected by lottery from the current game mode and the game number release table 1 acquired in step S462 (step S463), and release zone information is set (step S464).

  Next, the set release zone information is acquired (step S465), and the current number of games (number of executed games) is acquired (step S466). Next, the game number cancellation table 2 (see FIG. 49) corresponding to the number of executed games at the time of the reset operation is acquired (step S467). Next, the current game mode is acquired (step S468), and a process of drawing one of the zones A to H from the current game mode and the game count release table 2 is executed (step S469).

  Next, based on the lottery results of zones A to H, the number of released games (specified game number) is determined (step S470), the number of released games (specified game number) information is set (step S471), and the specified game number lottery process is performed. finish. The number of released games (the number of specified games) is determined by lottery in the determined zone (any one of zones A to H).

<Sixth Embodiment>
Next, a slot machine 1 according to the sixth embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the slot machine 1 of the above-described first to fifth embodiments. Hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and description thereof is omitted. Mainly different parts will be described.

In the slot machine 1 of the sixth embodiment, as the game number release table 1, the game number release table 1 (see FIG. 44 and FIG. 45 (a)) used when the specific gaming state is finished (during normal distribution) A game number release table 1 (see FIG. 44 and FIG. 45 (b)) used when a player performs a game number release reset operation, and the player performs a game number release reset operation. The number-of-games release table 1 used in the process is subdivided into six number-of-games release tables 1 (see FIG. 47) corresponding to the number of executed games when the game number release reset operation is performed. It is said.
Further, in the slot machine 1 of the sixth embodiment, as the game number release table 2, the game number release table 2 used when the specific gaming state ends (during normal allocation), as with the game number release table 1, 34 and FIG. 35 (b)), and a game number release table 2 (see FIG. 34 and FIG. 35 (c)) used when the player performs a game number release reset operation. The game number release table 2 used when the game number release reset operation is performed by the user is the six game number release tables 2 corresponding to the number of executed games when the game number release reset operation is performed (FIG. 49). It is characterized by being subdivided into (see).

[Regulated game number lottery processing]
Next, the prescribed game number lottery process will be described. FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing an example of the prescribed game number lottery process.

  In the slot machine 1 of the sixth embodiment, instead of the prescribed game number lottery process shown in FIG. 33, the prescribed game number lottery process shown in FIG. 51 is executed. In the prescribed game number lottery process, first, the current number of executed games is acquired (step S481). Next, the game number cancellation table 1 (see FIG. 47) corresponding to the number of executed games at the time of the game number cancellation reset operation by the player is acquired (step S482).

  Next, the current game mode (normal A mode, normal B mode, heaven mode) is acquired (step S483), and the release zones 1 to 6 are drawn from the current game mode and the game number cancellation table 1 acquired in step S482. (Step S484), and release zone information is set (step S485).

  Next, the set release zone information is acquired (step S486), and the current number of games (the number of executed games) is acquired (step S487). Next, the game number cancellation table 2 (see FIG. 49) corresponding to the number of executed games at the time of the reset operation is acquired (step S488). Next, the current game mode is acquired (step S489), and a process of drawing one of the zones A to H from the current game mode and the game count release table 2 is executed (step S490).

  Next, based on the lottery results of zones A to H, the number of released games (specified game number) is determined (step S491), the number of released games (specified game number) information is set (step S492), and the specified game number lottery process is performed. finish. The number of released games (the number of specified games) is determined by lottery in the determined zone (any one of zones A to H).

  Note that the slot machine of the present invention can be applied to all gaming machines that use gaming balls such as pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines, and the like as gaming machines.

  For example, when the number of released games (specified number of games) is reset, the value of the number of times the game has been counted so far may be returned to “0”, or the range of the released zone including the number of released games that have been reset May be set to the first value (for example, “129” for release zone 2).

  In addition, it should be considered that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Slot machine 3 Image display apparatus 6 Reel 10 Effect button 70 Effect control apparatus (Counting means, specific game state generating means, specified game number resetting means)

Claims (4)

The game is started by variably displaying a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols based on the operation of the start operation unit, and the corresponding reel is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation unit corresponding to each reel. In the slot machine that can give a game value based on the pattern combination mode when each reel is stopped,
Counting means for counting the number of executions of the game;
A specific game state generating means for generating a specific game state advantageous to the player when the number of executions reaches a predetermined number of games set in advance;
A prescribed game number resetting means for resetting one prescribed game number out of the plurality of prescribed game times based on a prescribed game number table in which a plurality of prescribed game times are defined as the settable prescribed game number; ,
With
The predetermined game number resetting means, when a predetermined operation is performed by the player, sets a specific predetermined game number of a value equal to or greater than the value of the execution number when the predetermined operation is performed as a new predetermined game number. A slot machine that can be reset as The prescribed game number table is:
A first division table that divides the value of the number of executions that can be counted by the counting means into N first divisions within a range up to a maximum value that can be set as the prescribed game number;
A second partition table in which each first partition partitioned by the first partition table is further partitioned into M second partitions;
With
2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein each of the M second sections includes at least one value that can be set as the prescribed number of games. The prescribed game number resetting means is:
A first lottery means for drawing one first section from the N first sections based on the first section table;
A second lottery means for lottering one second section from the M second sections corresponding to the first section lottery by the first lottery means based on the second section table;
With
When there is a predetermined operation by the player, the first division including the same value as the specified number of games when the predetermined operation is performed is selected, and the first lot is selected by the second lottery means. One of the M second divisions corresponding to the second division including the specified number of games equal to or greater than the value of the number of times of execution when the predetermined operation is performed can be drawn by lottery, 3. The slot machine according to claim 2, wherein a new prescribed game number is reset from the same value as the prescribed game number included in the one second category. The prescribed game number resetting means is:
When the specific gaming state is ended, the first lottery means draws one first division from the N first divisions, and the second lottery means selects the first division corresponding to the first division. A lottery of one second division is selected from the M second divisions, and a new prescribed game number is reset from the same value as the prescribed game number included in the one second division. Item 4. The slot machine according to Item 3.

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