JP2017205283A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of reliably reporting regulation and reporting information meaningful to a player when regulating the player's profit to a proper range.SOLUTION: Main control means includes: lock control means 210 for executing predetermined lock when notification game state regulation completion means 224 completes a notification game state; and external signal output control means 211 for externally outputting a predetermined signal. Sub-control means includes regulation information notification means 305 for controlling notification means such that the notification means performs predetermined notification for indicating completion of the notification game state based on arrival of the number of game media counted by game medium number counting means 212 at a predetermined value when the predetermined lock is executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 23

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine.

  Conventionally, when a player inserts a game medium such as a medal or a coin (hereinafter referred to as “insertion operation”) and operates a start lever (hereinafter referred to as “start operation”), a plurality of symbols are respectively displayed. When the rotation of a plurality of reels arranged on the surface of the sheet starts and the stop button is operated (hereinafter referred to as “stop operation”), the rotation of the plurality of reels stops, and the combination of the symbols displayed as a result is displayed. There is known a so-called pachislot machine that is given a privilege depending on the game machine.

  In such a gaming machine, when the start operation is detected by the start switch, a random number is extracted and a lottery is performed (hereinafter, the lottery result is referred to as “internal winning combination”), and the stepping motor is driven and controlled. If the stop operation is detected by the stop switch, the stepping motor is driven and controlled to stop the rotation of the plurality of reels based on the internal winning combination.

  In recent years, a result obtained by subtracting the inserted number from the number of paid-out game media is calculated as a difference number, and the calculated difference number is determined in a notification game state (for example, ART) in which a notification effect for notifying the internal winning combination is executed. There is known a gaming machine that restricts the execution of a notification effect when a given upper limit is exceeded (Patent Document 1).

  In the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1, it is possible to prevent the player's profit from being extremely increased by performing the regulation as described above.

JP 2014-91005 A

  By the way, in a gaming machine as shown in Patent Document 1, one setting value is set by a game store side from among a plurality of setting values (for example, 1 to 6), and the higher the set setting value, the above-described. In general, such a notification effect is easily executed, or it is easy to shift to a bonus gaming state advantageous to the player (that is, the payout rate is increased).

  That is, the information regarding the regulation of the notification effect can be meaningful information for the player as information indirectly indicating the current set value.

  In the present invention, when it is intended to regulate the player's profit within an appropriate range, it is possible to reliably notify that the player is regulated and to inform the player of information meaningful to the player. The purpose is to provide a machine.

The present invention
Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 11) for informing the player of information A gaming machine with which
A setting value setting means (for example, a setting value changing means 209) for setting one setting value among a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player;
An internal winning combination determining means (for example, an internal winning combination determining means 204) for determining an internal winning combination;
Symbol variation start control means (for example, symbol variation control means 206) for starting symbol variation display by the symbol display means;
A symbol fluctuation stop control means (for example, a symbol fluctuation control means 206) for stopping the symbol fluctuation display by the symbol display means;
Based on the fact that the symbol change display by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol change stop control means, and a combination of symbols corresponding to a payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. A game medium payout means (for example, a profit granting means 208) for paying out the medium;
A notification game state control means (for example, a notification game state control means 216) for controlling to a notification game state in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified;
Main control means (e.g., main medium count means) (e.g., game medium count means 212) that counts the number of game media paid out by the game medium payout means (e.g., game medium count means 212) at least in the notification game state. A control circuit 91);
In the notification gaming state, sub-control means (for example, sub-control means) including notification control means (for example, notification control means 301) for controlling the notification means so that the advantageous stopping operation procedure is notified by the notification means. A control circuit 101),
The notification game state control means includes
A notification game state start means (for example, a notification game state start means 221) for starting the notification game state based on the establishment of a specific start condition;
A notification game state first ending means (for example, a notification game state normal ending means 223) for ending the notification game state based on the establishment of a specific end condition;
A notification game state in which the notification game state is ended when the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means reaches a predetermined value (for example, “3000”) before the specific termination condition is satisfied. Second ending means (for example, notification gaming state regulation ending means 224),
The main control means includes
Lock control means (for example, lock control means 210) for executing a predetermined lock when the notification game state is ended by the notification game state second end means;
An external signal output control means (for example, an external signal output control means 211) for outputting a predetermined signal to the outside when the notification game state is ended by the notification game state second end means;
When the predetermined lock is executed by the lock control unit, the sub-control unit is configured to notify the game state based on the fact that the number of game media counted by the game media number counting unit has reached the predetermined value. A gaming machine further comprising special notification control means (for example, restriction information notification means 305) for controlling the notification means so that a predetermined notification indicating that the game is to be terminated is performed by the notification means. It is.

  Further, in the present invention, the external signal output control means outputs the predetermined signal to the outside based on execution of the predetermined lock by the lock control means. It is a gaming machine.

  In the present invention, when the notification gaming state is terminated due to the restriction, it is possible to reliably notify that the player's profit is restricted by executing a predetermined lock and displaying that effect.

  Further, in the present invention, when the notification gaming state is terminated by regulation, the player can output the predetermined signal to the outside so that the player can terminate the notification gaming state by regulation, for example, using an external data display or the like. It is possible to check the number of times played and thereby estimate whether or not the set value is high, so that information meaningful to the player can be notified.

  According to the present invention, when the player's profit is to be restricted within an appropriate range, the fact that the player's profit is restricted can be reliably notified, and information meaningful to the player can be notified. it can.

It is a perspective view which shows the example of an external appearance structure in the gaming machine of this embodiment. FIG. 3 shows an internal structure of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and is a perspective view showing a state in which a middle door is closed. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an internal structure of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, with a middle door opened. It is explanatory drawing which shows the inside of the cabinet in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the back surface side of the front door in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the control system in the game machine of this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the main control circuit in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the sub control circuit in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the transition of the game state in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the main control processing in the gaming machine of this embodiment. 12 is a flowchart showing a game start notification game-related process executed in the main control process shown in FIG. 11. It is a flowchart which shows the regulation end related process performed in the main control process shown in FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a game end notification game-related process executed in the main control process shown in FIG. 11. It is a flowchart which shows the interruption process by control of main CPU in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the input port check process performed in the interruption process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the communication data transmission process performed in the interruption process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the power activation process of the sub CPU in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the mother task started in the power-on process shown in FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a main board communication task activated in the mother task shown in FIG. 19. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the animation task started in the mother task shown in FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing command reception processing executed in the main board communication task shown in FIG. 20. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the function structure in the game machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the guide menu in the game machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the guide menu in the game machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the guide menu in the game machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the display in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the display in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the display in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the display in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the display in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the display in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the display in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the display in the gaming machine of this embodiment.

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

[Pachislot machine structure]
First, the structure of the pachislot machine 1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Appearance structure>
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external structure of the pachi-slot machine 1.

  The exterior body 2 of the pachislot machine 1 is a box-shaped housing that houses a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, and 3R described later), various control boards (for example, a main control board 71 and a sub-control board 72 described later), and the like. And a front door 2b as a front door that is attached to the opening of the cabinet 2a so as to be openable and closable. Moreover, the handle 7 is provided in the both sides | surfaces of the cabinet 2a. The handle 7 is a recess that is put on when carrying the pachi-slot machine 1.

  Inside the cabinet 2a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided side by side. Hereinafter, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are also referred to as a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R, respectively. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R has a reel body formed in a cylindrical shape and a translucent sheet material mounted on the peripheral surface of the reel body. On the surface of the sheet material, a plurality of (for example, 21) symbols are drawn at equal intervals along the circumferential direction. That is, a plurality of symbols are arranged on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R.

  An upper panel unit 10 and a liquid crystal display device 11 are provided above the center of the front door 2b. The upper panel unit 10 forms the upper part of the front door 2b. The upper panel unit 10 has a light source, and performs various information notifications and effects according to the light emission mode of light emitted from the light source. The liquid crystal display device 11 is disposed on the lower side of the upper panel unit 10 and performs various information notifications and effects according to displayed images. That is, the upper panel unit 10 and the liquid crystal display device 11 are an example of an informing means for informing the player of information or an effect means for performing an effect relating to the game.

  A pedestal 12 is formed in the center of the front door 2b. The pedestal portion 12 is provided with a symbol display area 4 and various devices to be operated by the player.

  The symbol display area 4 is arranged on the front side superimposed on the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R when viewed from the front, and is provided corresponding to the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The symbol display area 4 functions as a display window, and has a configuration capable of transmitting through the reels 3L, 3C, 3R provided behind the display window. Hereinafter, the symbol display area 4 is also referred to as a reel display window 4.

  The reel display window 4 displays one symbol (three in total) in each of the upper, middle and lower regions in the frame among the plurality of symbols arranged on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. . Further, one or a plurality of lines obtained by combining any one of the three regions including the upper, middle, and lower stages facing the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are defined as effective lines. . In the present embodiment, a line (center line) formed by combining a middle region facing the reel 3L, a middle region facing the reel 3C, and a middle region facing the reel 3R is defined as an effective line.

  In this way, in the reel display window 4, a plurality of symbols are displayed in a variable manner as the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate, and a plurality of symbols are stopped as the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R stops. Is displayed. In other words, each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the reel display window 4 is an example of a symbol display unit that displays a plurality of symbols in a variable manner in a plurality of columns and stops display.

  The reel display window 4 is formed by a frame member 13 provided on the pedestal portion 12. The frame member 13 has a reel display window 4, an information display window 14, and a stop button attachment portion 15.

  The information display window 14 is provided continuously below the reel display window 4 and opens upward. That is, the reel display window 4 and the information display window 14 are formed as one continuous opening. The information display window 14 and the reel display window 4 are covered with a transparent window cover 16.

  The window cover 16 is disposed on the inner surface side of the frame member 13 and cannot be removed from the front side of the front door 2b. In addition, the frame member 13 includes a sheet placement portion 17 that faces the opening of the information display window 14 with the window cover 16 interposed therebetween. And between the sheet | seat mounting part 17 and the window cover 16, the sheet | seat member (information sheet) in which the information regarding a game was described is arrange | positioned. Therefore, the information sheet is covered with the window cover 16 having a smooth surface without unevenness or gaps.

  The window cover 16 that constitutes the information sheet mounting portion is a non-removable from the front side of the front door 2b and has a smooth surface without irregularities or gaps. It is possible to prevent an illegal act of accessing the inside of 1. The replacement of the information sheet will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the present embodiment, the reel display window 4 and the information display window 14 are formed as one continuous opening. However, the information display window according to the gaming machine of the present invention may be provided below the reel display window and may not be continuous with the reel display window. That is, the reel display window 4 and the information display window 14 may be formed as two openings arranged in the vertical direction.

  The stop button mounting portion 15 is provided below the information display window 14 and is formed on a plane facing the front. The stop button mounting portion 15 is provided with a through hole through which the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R pass. Stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R are associated with each of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and are provided to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels. Hereinafter, the stop buttons 19L, 19C, and 19R are also referred to as a left stop button 19L, a middle stop button 19C, and a right stop button 19R, respectively.

  The stop buttons 19L, 19C, and 19R are an example of operation means to be operated by the player, and are stop operation means for the player to perform a stop operation. In addition, the pedestal portion 12 is provided with a medal insertion slot 21, a BET button 22, and a start lever 23 as another example of the operation means to be operated by the player.

  The medal slot 21 is provided to accept a medal dropped from the outside by the player. The medals accepted by the medal slot 21 are inserted into one game with a predetermined number as the upper limit, and the amount exceeding the specified number can be deposited inside the pachislot machine 1. (So-called credit function). The BET button 22 is provided for determining the number of coins to be inserted into one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1. That is, the medal insertion slot 21 and the BET button 22 are insertion operation means for a player to perform an insertion operation for inserting a game medium.

  The start lever 23 is provided to start rotation of all reels (3L, 3C, 3R). That is, the start lever 23 is a start operation means for the player to perform a start operation.

  Further, a 7-segment display 24 composed of a 7-segment LED (Light Emitting Diode) is provided on the left side of the reel display window 4 when viewed from the front. The 7-segment display 24 digitally displays information such as the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as payout number) and the number of medals deposited in the pachislot (hereinafter referred to as credit number). .

  Side panel units 26 </ b> L and 26 </ b> R are provided on both sides of the pedestal portion 12. Each of the side panel units 26L and 26R has a light source, and performs an effect by light emitted from the light source. A settlement button 27 is provided below the side panel unit 26L. This checkout button 27 is provided to pull out medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 to the outside.

  A lower panel unit 31 is provided below the pedestal 12. The waist panel unit 31 includes a decorative panel on which an arbitrary image is drawn and a light source that emits light for illuminating the decorative panel from the back side.

  Below the waist panel unit 31, a medal payout port 32, speaker holes 33L and 33R, and a medal tray unit 34 are provided. The medal payout port 32 guides medals discharged by driving a medal payout device 51 described later to the outside. The medals discharged from the medal payout opening 32 are stored in the medal tray unit 34. The speaker holes 33L and 33R are provided for outputting sound such as sound effects and music corresponding to the contents of the performance.

<Internal structure>
2 and 3 are perspective views showing the internal structure of the pachislot machine 1. FIG. FIG. 2 shows a state in which the front door 2b is opened and the middle door 41 provided on the back side of the front door 2b is closed with respect to the front door 2b. FIG. 3 shows a state in which the front door 2b is opened and the middle door 41 is opened with respect to the front door 2b. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the inside of the cabinet 2a. FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing the back side of the front door 2b.

  The cabinet 2a includes a top plate 20a, a bottom plate 20b, left and right side plates 20c and 20d, and a back plate 20e (see FIG. 4). A cabinet-side speaker 42 is disposed on the upper side inside the cabinet 2a. The cabinet-side speaker 42 is attached to the back plate 20e of the cabinet 2a via attachment brackets 43L and 43R. The cabinet side speaker 42 is, for example, a speaker for outputting sound effects.

  A cabinet-side relay board 44 is disposed on the left side of the cabinet-side speaker 42 when the inside of the cabinet 2a is viewed from the front. The cabinet side relay board 44 is attached to the left side plate 20c of the cabinet 2a. The cabinet side relay board 44 includes a main control board 71 (see FIG. 6), which will be described later, attached to the middle door 41 (see FIGS. 2 and 3), a hopper device 51, a game medal auxiliary storage switch (not shown), a medal. The wiring connecting the payout count switch (not shown) is relayed.

  An amplifier board 45 that controls the output of sound from the cabinet-side speaker 42 is disposed in the center of the cabinet 2a. The amplifier board 45 is attached to a mounting shelf 46 fixed to the left and right side plates 20c, 20d.

  Further, an external concentrated terminal plate 47 is disposed on the right side of the amplifier board 45 when the inside of the cabinet 2a is viewed from the front. The external concentrated terminal plate 47 is attached to the right side plate 20d of the cabinet 2a. The external concentration terminal board 47 generates a medal insertion signal indicating that a medal has been inserted into the pachislot machine 1, a medal payout signal indicating that a medal has been paid out to the pachislot machine 1, and a predetermined error state occurs in the pachislot machine 1. A pachislot machine includes signals such as a security signal indicating that the game has been performed, a special status signal indicating that the pachislot machine 1 has shifted to a bonus gaming state described later, and a specific status signal indicating that the pachislot machine 1 has shifted to a notification gaming state described later. 1 is provided for output to the outside.

  A sub power supply device 48 is disposed on the left side of the amplifier board 45 when the inside of the cabinet 2a is viewed from the front. The sub power supply 48 is attached to the left side plate 20c of the cabinet 2a. The sub power supply device 48 supplies power with an AC voltage of 100 V to the power supply device 53 described later. Further, the power of the AC voltage 100V is converted into the power of the DC voltage and supplied to the amplifier board 45.

  A medal payout device (hereinafter referred to as a hopper device) 51, a medal auxiliary storage 52, and a power supply device 53 are disposed on the lower side of the cabinet 2a.

  The hopper device 51 is attached to the central portion of the bottom plate 20b in the cabinet 2a. The hopper device 51 can store a large amount of medals and can discharge them one by one. The hopper device 51 pays out medals when the number of stored medals exceeds 50, for example, or when the settlement button is pressed and the medals are settled. The medals paid out by the hopper device 51 are discharged from the medal payout port 32 (see FIG. 1).

  The medal auxiliary storage 52 stores medals overflowing from the hopper device 51. The medal auxiliary storage 52 is disposed on the right side of the hopper device 51 when the inside of the cabinet 2a is viewed from the front. The medal auxiliary storage 52 is engaged with the bottom plate 20b of the cabinet 2a, and is configured to be detachable from the bottom plate 20b.

  The power supply device 53 includes a power switch 53a and a power supply board 53b (see FIG. 6). The power supply device 53 is disposed on the left side of the hopper device 51 when the inside of the cabinet 2a is viewed from the front, and is attached to the left side plate 20c. The power supply device 53 converts the power of the AC voltage 100V supplied from the sub power supply device 48 into the power of the DC voltage necessary for each part, and supplies the converted power to each part.

  As shown in FIGS. 2, 3, and 5, the middle door 41 is disposed at the center of the back surface of the front door 2b, and is configured to be able to open and close the reel display window 4 (see FIG. 3) from the back side. Door stoppers 41a, 41b, and 41c are provided on the upper and lower portions of the middle door 41. The door stoppers 41a, 41b and 41c fix (prohibit) the opening operation of the middle door 41 in a state where the reel display window 4 is closed from the back side. That is, in order to open the middle door 41, it is necessary to rotate the door stoppers 41a, 41b, and 41c to release the middle door 41 from being fixed.

  A main control board case 55 that houses a main control board 71 (see FIG. 6) and three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are attached to the middle door 41. Stepping motors are connected to the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R through gears having a predetermined reduction ratio.

  As shown in FIG. 3, when the middle door 41 is opened, the back surface of the window cover 16 and the sheet placement portion 17 are exposed. As described above, between the back surface of the window cover 16 and the sheet placement portion 17, an information sheet on which information related to the game is described is arranged. This information sheet is inserted into a gap formed between the back surface of the window cover 16 and the sheet placement portion 17 in a state where the middle door 41 is opened and the back surface of the window cover 16 and the sheet placement portion 17 are exposed. The When exchanging information sheets, the information sheet is exchanged after the middle door 41 is opened.

  The main control board case 55 is provided with a setting key type switch 56. The setting key type switch 56 is used when changing a setting value in the pachislot machine 1 or confirming a setting value in the pachislot machine 1. In the present embodiment, a main control board unit is configured by the main control board case 55 and the main control board 71 accommodated in the main control board case 55.

  The main control board 71 accommodated in the main control board case 55 constitutes a main control circuit 91 (see FIG. 7) which is an example of the main control means. The main control circuit 91 is a circuit that controls the main flow of the game in the pachislot machine 1 such as determination of an internal winning combination, rotation and stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, determination of presence / absence of winning, determination of production contents. . A specific configuration of the main control circuit 91 will be described later.

  A sub control board case 57 that houses the sub control board 72 (see FIG. 6) is disposed above the middle door 41. The sub control board 72 accommodated in the sub control board case 57 constitutes the sub control circuit 101 (see FIG. 8) which is an example of the sub control means. The sub-control circuit 101 is a circuit that controls execution of effects by displaying images. A specific configuration of the sub control circuit 101 will be described later.

  A center speaker 58 is disposed above the sub control board case 57. A fan 59 is disposed on the left side of the center speaker 58 when the front door 2b is viewed from the back side. That is, the fan 59 is disposed at the upper part on the back side of the front door 2b. The fan 59 blows air downward and cools the interior of the pachislot machine 1.

  A sub relay board 61 is disposed on the right side of the sub control board case 57 when the front door 2b is viewed from the back side. The sub relay board 61 relays the wiring connecting the sub control board 72 and the main control board 71. Further, it is a board that relays the wiring that connects the sub-control board 72 and the board disposed around the sub-control board 72. In addition, as a board | substrate arrange | positioned around the sub control board | substrate 72, LED board 62A, 62B mentioned later is mentioned.

  The LED boards 62A and 62B are disposed above the sub control board case 57 when viewed from the back side of the front door 2b. These LED boards 62A and 62B cause an LED (Light Emitting Diode) 85 (see FIG. 6), which shows a specific example of the light source, to emit light according to the effects executed by the control of the sub-control circuit 101 (see FIG. 8). Display the blinking pattern. The pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a plurality of LED boards in addition to the LED boards 62A and 62B.

  Below the sub-relay board 61, a 24h door opening / closing monitoring unit 63 is disposed. The 24h door opening / closing monitoring unit 63 stores the opening / closing history of the middle door 41. When the middle door 41 is opened, a signal for displaying an error on the liquid crystal display device 11 is output to the sub control board 72 (sub control circuit 101).

  Below the middle door 41, a board speaker 64 and lower speakers 65L and 65R are arranged. The board speaker 64 faces the waist panel unit 31 (see FIG. 1), and the lower speakers 65L and 65R face the speaker holes 33L and 33R (see FIG. 1), respectively.

  A selector 66 and a door open / close monitoring switch 67 are disposed above the lower speaker 65L. The selector 66 is a device for selecting whether or not the medal material and shape are appropriate, and guides an appropriate medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 21 to the hopper device 51. A medal sensor (not shown) for detecting that an appropriate medal has passed is provided on the path through which the medal passes in the selector 66.

  The door open / close monitoring switch 67 is arranged on the left side of the selector 66 when the front door 2b is viewed from the back side. The door open / close monitoring switch 67 outputs a security signal indicating that the front door 2b is opened via the external concentration terminal board 47.

  Further, a door relay terminal plate 68 is disposed in a region below the reel display window 4 and opened and closed by the middle door 41 (see FIG. 3). The door relay terminal board 68 includes a main control board 71 (see FIG. 6) in the main control board case 55, various buttons and switches, a sub-control board 72 (see FIG. 7), a selector 66, and a game operation display board 81. It is a board | substrate which relays wiring with (refer FIG. 6). Examples of the various buttons and switches include a BET button 22, a settlement button 27, a door open / close monitoring switch 67, a BET switch 77, a start switch 79, and the like, which will be described later.

[Control system of pachislot machine]
Next, a control system provided in the pachislot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a control system of the pachislot machine 1.

  The pachi-slot machine 1 has a main control board 71 disposed on the middle door 41 and a sub-control board 72 disposed on the front door 2b. The main control board 71 includes a reel relay terminal board 74, a setting key switch 56, an external concentration terminal board 47, a hopper device 51, a medal auxiliary storage switch 75, and a power supply board 53b of the power supply 53. It is connected. The setting key switch 56, the external concentration terminal board 47, the hopper device 51, and the medal auxiliary storage switch 75 are connected to the main control board 71 via the cabinet-side relay board 44. Since the external concentration terminal board 47 and the hopper device 51 have been described above, description thereof will be omitted.

  The reel relay terminal plate 74 is disposed inside the reel body of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The reel relay terminal plate 74 is electrically connected to stepping motors (not shown) of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and relays signals output from the main control board 71 to the stepping motors.

  The medal auxiliary storage switch 75 penetrates a later-described switch through hole of the medal auxiliary storage 52. The medal auxiliary storage switch 75 detects whether or not the medal auxiliary storage 52 is full of medals.

  A power switch 53 a is connected to the power supply board 53 b of the power supply device 53. The power switch 53a is turned on when supplying the necessary power to the pachislot machine 1.

  The main control board 71 has a selector 66, a door open / close monitoring switch 67, a BET switch 77, a settlement switch 78, a start switch 79, a stop switch board 80, a game operation display board 81, and a door relay terminal board 68. The sub relay board 61 is connected. Since the selector 66, the door open / close monitoring switch 67, and the sub relay board 61 have been described above, the description thereof will be omitted.

  The BET switch 77 detects that the BET button 22 has been pressed by the player. The settlement switch 78 detects that the settlement button 27 has been pressed by the player. The start switch 79 detects that the start lever 23 has been operated by the player (start operation).

  The stop switch substrate 80 is a substrate constituting a circuit for stopping the rotating reel and a circuit for displaying the stopable reel by an LED or the like. The stop switch substrate 80 is provided with a stop switch. The stop switch detects that each stop button 19L, 19C, 19R has been pressed by the player (stop operation).

  The game operation display board 81 displays the number of inserted medals on the 7-segment display 24 when accepting insertion of medals, when the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotatable and when replaying. It is a substrate for making it. A 7-segment display 24 and an LED 82 are connected to the game operation display board 81. The LED 82 lights, for example, a mark for displaying the start of a game or a mark for performing a re-game.

  The sub control board 72 is connected to the main control board 71 via the door relay terminal board 68 and the sub relay board 61. A sound I / O board 84, LED boards 62A and 62B, and a 24h door open / close monitoring unit 63 are connected to the sub control board 72 through a sub relay board 61. Since these LED boards 62A and 62B and the 24h door opening / closing monitoring unit 63 have been described above, the description thereof will be omitted.

  The sound I / O board 84 outputs sound to the center speaker 58, the board speaker 64, and the lower speakers 65L and 65R. The sound I / O board 84 outputs sound to the cabinet side speaker 42 together with the amplifier board 45.

  The sub-control board 72 is connected to a ROM cartridge board 86 and a liquid crystal relay board 87. The ROM cartridge substrate 86 and the liquid crystal relay substrate 87 are housed in the sub control board case 57 together with the sub control board 72. The ROM cartridge substrate 86 is a substrate for managing production images (video), sound, LED substrates 62A and 62B, other LED substrates (not shown), and communication data. The liquid crystal relay substrate 87 is a substrate that relays wiring that connects the sub-control board 72 and the liquid crystal display device 11.

<Main control circuit>
Next, the main control circuit 91 constituted by the main control board 71 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the main control circuit 91 of the pachislot machine 1.

  The main control circuit 91 includes a microcomputer 92 installed on the main control board 71 as a main component. The microcomputer 92 includes a main CPU 93, a main ROM 94, and a main RAM 95.

  The main ROM 94 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 93, a data table, data for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit 101, and the like. The main RAM 95 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by execution of the control program.

  The main CPU 93 is connected to a clock pulse generation circuit 96, a frequency divider 97, a random number generator 98, and a sampling circuit 99. The clock pulse generation circuit 96 and the frequency divider 97 generate clock pulses. The main CPU 93 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 98 generates a random number in a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 99 extracts one value from the generated random numbers.

  The main CPU 93 counts the number of times pulses are output to the stepping motors of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R after detecting the reel index. Thereby, the main CPU 93 manages the rotation angle of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R (mainly, how many symbols the reel has rotated). The reel index is information indicating that the reel has made one revolution. This reel index is provided at a predetermined position of each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, for example, with a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit, and between the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit by the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. Detection is performed by a reel position detection unit (not shown) including a detection piece interposed therebetween.

  Here, the management of the rotation angle of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R will be specifically described. The number of pulses output to the stepping motor is counted by a pulse counter provided in the main RAM 95. Each time the output of a predetermined number of pulses (for example, 16 times) necessary for the rotation of one symbol is counted by the pulse counter, the symbol counter provided in the main RAM 95 is incremented by one. The symbol counter is provided for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The value of the symbol counter is cleared when a reel index is detected by a reel position detector (not shown).

  That is, in the present embodiment, by managing the symbol counter, it is possible to manage how many symbols have been rotated since the reel index was detected. Therefore, the position of each symbol on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is detected with reference to the position where the reel index is detected.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the maximum number of sliding symbols is set to 4 symbols. Therefore, for example, when the left stop button 19L is pressed, the symbol of the left reel 3L in the middle stage of the reel display window 4 and the symbols within the range up to four symbols ahead of the symbol of the reel display window 4 It becomes a symbol that can be stopped in the middle.

<Sub control circuit>
Next, the sub control circuit 101 constituted by the sub control board 72 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the sub control circuit 101 of the pachislot machine 1.

  The sub-control circuit 101 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 91, and performs various processes for effect execution based on commands transmitted from the main control circuit 91. The sub control circuit 101 basically includes a sub CPU 102, a sub RAM 103, a rendering processor 104, a drawing RAM 105, and a driver 106.

  The sub CPU 102 controls the output of video, sound, and light according to the control program stored in the ROM cartridge substrate 86 in accordance with the command transmitted from the main control circuit 91. The ROM cartridge substrate 86 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area.

  A control program executed by the sub CPU 102 is stored in the program storage area. For example, the control program controls the communication with the main control circuit 91, selects the main board communication task for selecting and registering the contents of the effect (effect data) according to the transmitted command, and the selected contents of the effect. Based on this, a display control task for controlling display of images by the liquid crystal display device 11, a lamp control task for controlling light output by a light source such as the LED 85, and sound output by speakers such as the speakers 42, 58, 64, 65L, and 65R. Includes sound control tasks to control.

  The data storage area includes a storage area for storing various data tables, a storage area for storing effect data constituting each effect content, and a storage area for storing animation data related to creation of video. Also included are a storage area for storing sound data related to BGM and sound effects, a storage area for storing lamp data related to the light on / off pattern, and the like.

  The sub-RAM 103 is provided with a storage area for registering the determined contents and effects data, and a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 91.

  The sub CPU 102, the rendering processor 104, the drawing RAM (including the frame buffer) 105, and the driver 106 create a video according to the animation data designated by the content of the presentation, and display the created video on the liquid crystal display device 11.

  Further, the sub CPU 102 causes a sound such as BGM to be output from a speaker such as speakers 42, 58, 64, 65L, and 65R in accordance with the sound data specified by the production contents. Further, the sub CPU 102 controls the turning on and off of the light source such as the LED 85 in accordance with the lamp data designated by the contents of the effect.

[Changes in gaming state]
Next, the transition of the gaming state of the pachislot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing the transition of the gaming state in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment.

  First, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game is played by the player as a normal section (disadvantage section) that is a disadvantageous game section for the player, and a game section that is more advantageous for the player than the normal section. It is roughly divided into advantageous sections.

<Normal section (unfavorable section)>
In the present embodiment, the normal section (disadvantage section) is configured by the normal gaming state.

  In the normal gaming state, the winning probability of the replay role described later is set lower than the notification gaming state described later, the winning probability of the small role described later is set lower than the bonus gaming state described later, and a stop operation advantageous to the player This is a gaming state in which the procedure is not notified. In the present embodiment, basically, a low RT gaming state (RT0), which will be described later, corresponds to a normal gaming state. Note that “RT” is an abbreviation of “replay time”, and by changing the RT gaming state, the winning probabilities and winning contents of a plurality of replay roles that will cause the replay to operate can be changed. It is like that.

  In the normal gaming state, when a bonus combination to be described later is won and a combination of symbols corresponding to the selected bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line (bonus establishment), the bonus gaming state is entered, and in the bonus gaming state, When a predetermined end condition is satisfied (for example, medals exceeding a predetermined number “300” are paid out) (bonus end), the bonus game state is ended and the normal game state is entered. However, in the bonus game state, when the start condition of the notification game state is satisfied, the state shifts to the notification game state described later with the end of the bonus game state.

  In the normal gaming state, when the start condition of the notification gaming state is satisfied (for example, a lottery for the notification gaming state to be described later is won), the notification gaming state is entered, and in the notification gaming state, the notification gaming state. Is satisfied (for example, a notification game state normal end process described later or a notification game state regulation end process described later is performed), the notification game state ends and the state shifts to the normal game state.

  In the present embodiment, when the bonus combination is won in the low RT gaming state (RT0), the RT gaming state shifts to the bonus internal winning (RT2) described later until the bonus is established. Yes. Here, the bonus internal winning (RT2) is the RT gaming state in which the winning probability of the replay role is higher than the low RT gaming state (RT0). In this case, the bonus internal winning (RT2) is the normal section ( It is assumed that it is included in the disadvantaged section.

  In the present embodiment, in the low RT gaming state (RT0), when a combination of symbols corresponding to the ascending replay described later is stopped and displayed on the active line, the RT gaming state is described later in the high RT gaming state (RT1). It is supposed to move to. Here, in the present embodiment, the high RT gaming state (RT1) basically corresponds to the notification gaming state, but even if the stop operation procedure is not notified, the ascending replay is performed. In some cases, the combination of symbols corresponding to is stopped and displayed on the active line, and the high RT gaming state (RT1) in this case is included in the normal section (disadvantage section).

  In addition, the structure of a normal area (unfavorable area) is not restricted to what was mentioned above. For example, a plurality of gaming states different from the above-described normal gaming state in the winning probability (that is, RT gaming state) of the replay role may be defined to constitute a normal section (disadvantage section).

<Advantageous section>
In this embodiment, the advantageous section is configured by a bonus game state and a notification game state.

  In the bonus game state, the replay role is not won and the stop operation procedure advantageous to the player is not notified, but the winning probability of the small role is set higher than the normal game state and the notification game state. This is a game state that is advantageous for a player who increases medals. Of course, even in the bonus game state, the replay role may be won with a predetermined probability (for example, the same probability as the normal game state). When the medal payout number fluctuates, a stop operation procedure that is advantageous for the player who will pay out more medals may be notified. In this case, in the bonus gaming state shifted from the normal gaming state, the stop operation procedure that is advantageous to the player is not notified, and in the bonus gaming state shifted from the notification gaming state, it is advantageous to the player. A notification of the procedure of the stop operation may be performed.

  In the bonus game state, when the above-mentioned predetermined end condition is satisfied (bonus end), the bonus is established in the normal game state, and the normal game state is established if the start condition of the notification game state is not satisfied during the bonus game state. If the start condition of the notification game state is satisfied during the bonus game state, the state shifts to the notification game state. In addition, if the bonus is established in the notification gaming state and the termination condition of the notification gaming state is not established during the bonus gaming state, the notification gaming state is entered, and the termination condition of the notification gaming state is established during the bonus gaming state. If it does, it will shift to the normal gaming state.

  Here, in the present embodiment, when the bonus gaming state ends, the transition to the low RT gaming state (RT0) is always made. Therefore, when the bonus gaming state ends, the transition to the notification gaming state occurs. In the low RT gaming state (RT0), at the time of winning the push order replay described later, a stop operation procedure is displayed in which a combination of symbols corresponding to the ascending replay described later is stopped and displayed on the active line. When the stop operation is performed in accordance with the notified stop operation procedure, the state shifts to the high RT gaming state (RT1) and the notification gaming state is started. In the present embodiment, the low RT gaming state (RT0) in this case is included in the advantageous section.

  In the notification game state, the winning probability of the small role is set lower than that in the bonus game state, but the winning probability of the replay role is set higher than that in the normal gaming state, and the stop operation procedure that is advantageous for the player is notified. This is a gaming state that is advantageous for a player who increases medals. In the present embodiment, the high RT gaming state (RT1) basically corresponds to the notification gaming state.

  When the bonus combination is won in the notification game state, and the symbol combination corresponding to the selected bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line (bonus establishment), the bonus game state is entered and the bonus game state is described above. When a predetermined end condition is satisfied (bonus end), the bonus game state is ended and a transition to the notification game state is made. Of course, in the bonus game state, when the termination condition of the notification game state is satisfied, the game state shifts to the normal game state with the end of the bonus game state.

  In this embodiment, when the bonus combination is won in the high RT gaming state (RT1), the RT gaming state shifts to the bonus internal winning (RT2) until the bonus is established. Here, the bonus internal winning (RT2) is an RT gaming state in which the winning probability of the replay role is lower than the high RT gaming state (RT1). In this case, the bonus internal winning (RT2) is in the advantageous section. It is supposed to be included.

  In the present embodiment, in the high RT gaming state (RT1), when a combination of symbols corresponding to a descending replay described later or a descending symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line, the RT gaming state is set to the low RT gaming state (RT0). ). Here, in the present embodiment, even if a notification of a stop operation procedure advantageous to the player is performed, if the stop operation is performed in accordance with the notified stop operation procedure, the descent replay is supported. A combination of symbols to be displayed or a descending symbol may be stopped and displayed on the active line. In this case, if the end condition of the notification game state is not satisfied, the stop operation procedure in which the combination of symbols corresponding to the ascending replay is stopped and displayed again on the active line is performed, and the high RT game state ( It is possible to return to RT1). In the present embodiment, the low RT gaming state (RT0) in this case is included in the advantageous section.

  In addition, the structure of an advantageous area is not restricted to what was mentioned above. For example, only one of the bonus gaming state and the notification gaming state described above may be defined to constitute an advantageous section. Also, for example, the bonus gaming state is defined as a gaming state that is disadvantageous for the player (or the medal is maintained without being advantageous or unfavorable), and only the notification gaming state is defined as a gaming state that is advantageous for the player. Also good. Further, the notification game state may be defined as a game state that is disadvantageous for the player (or a medal is maintained without any advantage or disadvantage), and only the bonus game state may be defined as a game state that is advantageous for the player. .

[Internal Winner]
Next, the internal winning combination of the pachislot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an internal lottery table in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, it is described using the expression “established” that any one of the predetermined symbol combinations is stopped and displayed on the active line. It can be replaced with the expression “winning”.

<Type of internal winning role>
As shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, as an example of an internal winning combination, normal replay, push order replays 1 to 6, normal small combination, push order small combination 1 to 6, special small combination 1, special small combination 2 Bonus medium / small combination, special small combination 1 + bonus, special small combination 2 + bonus and single bonus are defined.

  Normal replay and push order replays 1 to 6 are replay roles, and when established, the same number of medals inserted in the current game are automatically inserted in the next game (replay is activated). It is a role. In addition, the kind of replay combination shows an example, and is not limited to these. For example, the normal replay may not be set, and instead of the push order replays 1 to 6, a combination of ascending replays described later is established with the correct pressing position, and a descending replay described later with the incorrect pressing position. A replay combination in which a combination of symbols is established may be set.

  The normal replay is an internal winning combination that allows a combination of symbols of normal replay (for example, a combination of symbols of replay symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol). -Stop control is performed so that normal replay is established regardless of the pressed position. It should be noted that “the push order is unquestioned” means that the operation order of the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R is not asked, and “the push position unquestioned” is not asked about the operation timing of the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R. Meaning.

  The push order replay 1 includes at least an ascending replay symbol combination (for example, a replay symbol-replay symbol-bell symbol combination) and a descending replay symbol combination (for example, a bell symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol). Is an internal winning combination that is permitted to establish a symbol combination), and when winning push order replay 1 is won, a rising replay is established with the correct push order (123), and a falling replay is established with the incorrect push order. It is controlled to stop. In the push order replay 1, the push order of the stop button 19L for the first stop operation, the stop button 19C for the second stop operation, and the stop button 19R for the third stop operation is associated as the correct push order. The other push order is the wrong push order.

  The push order replay 2 includes at least an ascending replay symbol combination (for example, a replay symbol-replay symbol-bell symbol combination) and a descending replay symbol combination (for example, a bell symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol). Is an internal winning combination that is allowed to be established, and when winning in the push order replay 2, the up replay is established with the correct push order (132), and the down replay is established with the incorrect push order It is controlled to stop. In the push order replay 2, the push order of the stop button 19L for the first stop operation, the stop button 19R for the second stop operation, and the stop button 19C for the third stop operation is associated as the correct push order. The other push order is the wrong push order.

  The push order replay 3 includes at least an ascending replay symbol combination (for example, a replay symbol-replay symbol-bell symbol combination) and a descending replay symbol combination (for example, a bell symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol). Is an internal winning combination that is allowed to be established), and when winning in the push order replay 3, the up replay is established with the correct push order (213), and the down replay is established with the incorrect push order It is controlled to stop. In the push order replay 3, the push order of the stop button 19C for the first stop operation, the stop button 19L for the second stop operation, and the stop button 19R for the third stop operation is associated as the correct push order. The other push order is the wrong push order.

  The push order replay 4 includes at least an ascending replay symbol combination (for example, a replay symbol-replay symbol-bell symbol combination) and a descending replay symbol combination (for example, a bell symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol). Is an internal winning combination that is allowed to be established, and when winning in the push order replay 4, an up replay is established with the correct push order (231), and a down replay is established with the incorrect push order It is controlled to stop. In the push order replay 4, the push order of the stop button 19C for the first stop operation, the stop button 19R for the second stop operation, and the stop button 19L for the third stop operation is associated as the correct push order. The other push order is the wrong push order.

  The push order replay 5 includes at least an ascending replay symbol combination (for example, a replay symbol-replay symbol-bell symbol combination) and a descending replay symbol combination (for example, a bell symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol). Is an internal winning combination that is allowed to be established, and when winning in the push order replay 5, the up replay is established with the correct push order (312), and the down replay is established with the incorrect push order It is controlled to stop. In the push order replay 5, the push order of the stop button 19R for the first stop operation, the stop button 19L for the second stop operation, and the stop button 19C for the third stop operation is associated as the correct push order. The other push order is the wrong push order.

  The push order replay 6 includes at least an ascending replay symbol combination (for example, a replay symbol-replay symbol-bell symbol combination) and a descending replay symbol combination (for example, a bell symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol). Is an internal winning combination that is allowed to be established, and when winning in the push order replay 6, the up replay is established with the correct push order (321), and the down replay is established with the incorrect push order It is controlled to stop. In the push order replay 6, the push order of the stop button 19R for the first stop operation, the stop button 19C for the second stop operation, and the stop button 19L for the third stop operation is associated as the correct push order. The other push order is the wrong push order.

  As described above, when one of the push order replays 1 to 6 is won, the stop operation is performed in the push order corresponding to the correct answer, so that the high RT game state in the low RT game state (RT0). Ascending replay that triggers the transition to (RT1) can be established, and in the high RT gaming state (RT1), the descending replay that triggers the transition to the low RT gaming state (RT0) can be prevented. . Therefore, it can be said that the pushing order of these correct answers is a procedure of a stop operation that is advantageous to the player.

  The normal small combination, push order small combinations 1 to 6, special small combination 1, special small combination 2 and bonus medium small combination are small combinations constituting a payout combination, and the amount corresponding to the number of payouts previously associated with the establishment is established. This is an internal winning role where medals are paid out. Note that the types of payout combinations are merely examples, and are not limited to these. For example, the normal small combination may not be set, and instead of the push order small combinations 1 to 6, a combination of symbols of a normal small combination, which will be described later, is established in the pressed position correct answer 1, and the pressed position correct answer 2 is determined. A combination of symbols for a special small role described later may be established, and a small combination for which a combination of symbols for a specific small role described later may be established by an incorrect answer at the pressed position may be set. Further, for example, when a bonus combination is established and medals corresponding to the number of payouts associated in advance are paid out, the bonus combination may also constitute a payout combination.

  A normal small role is an internal winning combination that is allowed to establish a combination of symbols of a normal small role (for example, a combination of a bell symbol, a bell symbol, and a bell symbol). The stop control is performed so that the normal small combination is established regardless of the pressing order and the pressing position. When the normal small combination is established, nine medals are paid out.

  The push order small combination 1 includes at least a combination of symbols of a normal small combination (for example, a combination of a bell symbol, a bell symbol and a bell symbol), and a combination of a special small role symbol (for example, a watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol- A combination of symbols consisting of watermelon symbols) and a combination of symbols of a specific small role (for example, a combination of bell symbols-watermelon symbols-symbols consisting of bell symbols) is an internal winning combination that is permitted, If the winning combination is won, the stop control is performed so that the normal small combination is established in the push order correct answer 1 (123). When the normal small combination is established, nine medals are paid out, and the push order correct answer 2 (321). The stop control is performed so that the special small role is established, and when the special small role is established, three medals are paid out, and the stop control is performed so that the specific small role is established with the incorrect answer in the pressing order + the correct answer in the pressed position, A specific small role When standing, one medal is paid out, and stop control is performed so that a descending symbol (for example, a combination of a bell symbol, a replay symbol, and a bell symbol) is established by an incorrect answer in pressing order + an incorrect answer in pressing position. .

  Here, “correction of the pressed position” means that the operation timing of at least one of the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R is a specific operation timing. For example, all the symbols on the rotating reel 3C Of the positions (1 to 21), the symbol position within a specific range (for example, 1 to 5) is displayed at the reel display window 4 and the timing when the stop button 19C is operated is the correct timing. The “wrong pressing position” means that the operation timing of at least one of the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R is different from the specific operation timing. For example, the rotating reel It is incorrect if the stop button 19C is operated at a timing when the symbol position (for example, 1 to 5) in a specific range is not displayed on the reel display window 4 among all the symbol positions (1 to 21) in 3C. It's time.

  In addition, the “decreasing symbol” is a combination of a part of the symbol combinations of “losing” that does not give any profit to the player. This is a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed when a crab is won but none of the normal, special, or specific small roles is established (ie, when “missing” occurs).

  In the push order small combination 1, the first stop operation of the stop button 19L, the second stop operation of the stop button 19C, and the stop button 19R are changed to the first push order (push order correct answer 1) that is the correct answer. 3. Push order to perform stop operation is associated, and the stop button 19R, which is the reverse order of the first push order, is used as the second push order (push order correct answer 2) to be the correct answer. The pressing order of the button 19C for the second stop operation and the stop button 19L for the third stop operation is associated with each other, and the other pressing order is the incorrect answer pressing order.

  The push order small combination 2 includes at least a combination of symbols of a normal small combination (for example, a combination of a bell symbol, a bell symbol and a bell symbol), and a combination of a special small role symbol (for example, a watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol- A combination of symbols consisting of watermelon symbols) and a combination of symbols of a specific small role (for example, a combination of bell symbols-watermelon symbols-symbols consisting of bell symbols) is an internal winning combination that is permitted, When winning the combination 2, the stop control is performed so that the normal small combination is established in the push order correct answer 1 (132), and when the normal small combination is established, nine medals are paid out, and the push order correct answer 2 (312). The stop control is performed so that the special small role is established, and when the special small role is established, three medals are paid out, and the stop control is performed so that the specific small role is established with the incorrect answer in the pressing order + the correct answer in the pressed position, A specific small role When standing, one medal is paid out, and stop control is performed so that a descending symbol (for example, a combination of a bell symbol, a replay symbol, and a bell symbol) is established by an incorrect answer in pressing order + an incorrect answer in pressing position. .

  In the push order small combination 2, as the first push order (push order correct answer 1) as the correct answer, the stop button 19L is first stopped, the stop button 19R is second stopped, and the stop button 19C is changed to the first stop order 19C. 3. Push order to perform stop operation is associated, and the stop button 19R, which is the reverse order of the first push order, is used as the second push order (push order correct answer 2) to be the correct answer. The pressing order in which the button 19L is second stopped and the stop button 19C is third stopped is associated, and the other pressing order is the incorrect answer pressing order.

  The push order small combination 3 includes at least a combination of symbols of a normal small combination (for example, a combination of a bell symbol, a bell symbol and a bell symbol), and a combination of a special small role symbol (for example, a watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol). A combination of symbols consisting of watermelon symbols) and a combination of symbols of a specific small role (for example, a combination of bell symbols-watermelon symbols-symbols consisting of bell symbols) is an internal winning combination that is permitted, When winning the combination 3, the stop control is performed so that the normal small combination is established at the push order correct answer 1 (213), and when the normal small combination is established, nine medals are paid out, and the push order correct answer 2 (231). The stop control is performed so that the special small role is established, and when the special small role is established, three medals are paid out, and the stop control is performed so that the specific small role is established with the incorrect answer in the pressing order + the correct answer in the pressed position, A specific small role When standing, one medal is paid out, and stop control is performed so that a descending symbol (for example, a combination of a bell symbol, a replay symbol, and a bell symbol) is established by an incorrect answer in pressing order + an incorrect answer in pressing position. .

  In the push order small combination 3, the first stop operation of the stop button 19C, the second stop operation of the stop button 19L, and the stop button 19R are changed to the first push order (push order correct answer 1) as the correct answer. 3. Push order to perform the stop operation is associated, and as the second push order to be correct (push order correct answer 2), the stop button 19C, which is the reverse order of the first push order, is first stopped and stopped. The pressing order in which the button 19R is second stopped and the stop button 19L is third stopped is associated, and the other pressing order is the incorrect answer pressing order.

  The push order small combination 4 includes at least a combination of symbols of a normal small combination (for example, a combination of symbols consisting of a bell symbol, a bell symbol and a bell symbol) and a combination of symbols of a special small role (for example, watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol- A combination of symbols consisting of watermelon symbols) and a combination of symbols of a specific small role (for example, a combination of bell symbols-watermelon symbols-symbols consisting of bell symbols) is an internal winning combination that is permitted, If the winning combination 4 is won, stop control is performed so that the normal small combination is established in the push order correct answer 1 (231). When the normal small combination is established, nine medals are paid out, and the push order correct answer 2 (213). The stop control is performed so that the special small role is established, and when the special small role is established, three medals are paid out, and the stop control is performed so that the specific small role is established with the incorrect answer in the pressing order + the correct answer in the pressed position, A specific small role When standing, one medal is paid out, and stop control is performed so that a descending symbol (for example, a combination of a bell symbol, a replay symbol, and a bell symbol) is established by an incorrect answer in pressing order + an incorrect answer in pressing position. .

  In the push order small combination 4, as the first push order (push order correct answer 1) as the correct answer, the stop button 19C is first stopped, the stop button 19R is second stopped, and the stop button 19L is 3. Push order to perform the stop operation is associated, and as the second push order to be correct (push order correct answer 2), the stop button 19C, which is the reverse order of the first push order, is first stopped and stopped. The order of pressing the button 19L for the second stop operation and the stop button 19R for the third stop operation is associated, and the other pressing order is the incorrect answer pressing order.

  The push order small combination 5 includes at least a combination of symbols of a normal small combination (for example, a combination of a bell symbol, a bell symbol and a bell symbol), and a combination of a special small role symbol (for example, a watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol). A combination of symbols consisting of watermelon symbols) and a combination of symbols of a specific small role (for example, a combination of bell symbols-watermelon symbols-symbols consisting of bell symbols) is an internal winning combination that is permitted, If the winning combination 5 is won, stop control is performed so that the normal small combination is established in the push order correct answer 1 (312). When the normal small combination is established, nine medals are paid out, and the push order correct answer 2 (132). The stop control is performed so that the special small role is established, and when the special small role is established, three medals are paid out, and the stop control is performed so that the specific small role is established with the incorrect answer in the pressing order + the correct answer in the pressed position, A specific small role When standing, one medal is paid out, and stop control is performed so that a descending symbol (for example, a combination of a bell symbol, a replay symbol, and a bell symbol) is established by an incorrect answer in pressing order + an incorrect answer in pressing position. .

  In the push order small combination 5, the first stop operation of the stop button 19R, the second stop operation of the stop button 19L, and the stop button 19C are performed as the first push order (push order correct answer 1) as the correct answer. 3. Push order to perform stop operation is associated, and the stop button 19L, which is the reverse order of the first push order, is made the first stop operation as the second push order (push order correct answer 2) to be the correct answer, and the stop The order of pressing the button 19R for the second stop operation and the stop button 19C for the third stop operation is associated with each other, and the other pressing order is the incorrect answer pressing order.

  The push order small combination 6 includes at least a combination of symbols of a normal small combination (for example, a combination of a bell symbol, a bell symbol and a bell symbol), and a combination of a special small role symbol (for example, a watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol). A combination of symbols consisting of watermelon symbols) and a combination of symbols of a specific small role (for example, a combination of bell symbols-watermelon symbols-symbols consisting of bell symbols) is an internal winning combination that is permitted, If the winning combination 6 is won, stop control is performed so that the normal small combination is established in the push order correct answer 1 (321). When the normal small combination is established, nine medals are paid out, and the push order correct answer 2 (123). The stop control is performed so that the special small role is established, and when the special small role is established, three medals are paid out, and the stop control is performed so that the specific small role is established with the incorrect answer in the pressing order + the correct answer in the pressed position, A specific small role When standing, one medal is paid out, and stop control is performed so that a descending symbol (for example, a combination of a bell symbol, a replay symbol, and a bell symbol) is established by an incorrect answer in pressing order + an incorrect answer in pressing position. .

  In the push order small combination 6, the stop button 19R is first stopped, the stop button 19C is stopped second, and the stop button 19L is changed to the first push order (push order correct answer 1) as the correct answer. 3. Push order to perform stop operation is associated, and the stop button 19L, which is the reverse order of the first push order, is made the first stop operation as the second push order (push order correct answer 2) to be the correct answer, and the stop The pressing order in which the button 19C is secondly operated and the stop button 19R is thirdly stopped is associated, and the other pressing order is the incorrect answering pressing order.

  As described above, when one of the push order small combinations 1 to 6 is won, the stop operation is performed in the first push order corresponding to the correct answer, so that the number of inserted medals (three) ) More medals are paid out, and in the high RT gaming state (RT1), the descending symbol that triggers the transition to the low RT gaming state (RT0) can be prevented. In addition, when the stop operation is performed in the second pressing order corresponding to the correct answer, three medals equal to the number of inserted medals (three) are paid out, and the high RT gaming state In (RT1), it is possible not to establish the descending symbol that triggers the transition to the low RT gaming state (RT0). Therefore, it can be said that the first push order and the second push order, which are correct answers, are procedures for a stop operation that is advantageous for the player.

  The special small role 1 is an internal winning combination that is permitted to establish a combination of symbols of the special small role 1 (for example, a combination of a bell symbol, a bell symbol, and a cherry symbol). When winning, the stop control is performed so that the special small combination 1 is established regardless of the pressing order and the pressing position, and when the special small combination 1 is established, three medals are paid out.

  The special small role 2 is an internal winning combination that is permitted to establish a combination of symbols of the special small role 2 (for example, a combination of a bell symbol-cherry symbol-bell symbol). When winning, the stop control is performed so that the special small combination 2 is established regardless of the pressing order / pressing position, and when the special small combination 2 is established, three medals are paid out.

  A bonus medium / small combination is an internal winning combination that is permitted to establish a combination of bonus small / medium symbols (for example, a combination of a replay symbol, a bell symbol, and a replay symbol). The stop control is performed so that the bonus medium / small combination is established regardless of the pressing order / pressing position. When the bonus medium / small combination is established, 15 medals are paid out. In addition, as a combination of the bonus small and medium symbols, a combination of a normal small character and a special small character may be used.

  The single bonus is a bonus combination and is an internal winning combination that shifts the gaming state to the bonus gaming state when the bonus is established (the bonus is activated). The special small combination 1 + bonus and special small combination 2 + bonus This is an internal winning combination in which a combination and bonus combination are won simultaneously. In addition, when these internal winning combinations are determined, the bonus winning combination is maintained in the internal winning state from the time of winning until it is established. This is called “carryover”, and the bonus combination is also called “carryover”. The internal winning state of the bonus combination is also called “between flags”. Note that the types of bonus combinations are merely examples, and are not limited thereto. For example, a plurality of different bonus combinations may be set as the internal winning combination with the same end condition (for example, payout exceeding “300”). A plurality of different bonus combinations may be set as the internal winning combination in which “the payout exceeding“ the number is paid out and the other is the payout exceeding “105” ”. In addition, these bonus combinations may be won only together with a small combination (for example, special small combination 1 or special small combination 2), or may be won alone, or a replay combination (for example, a normal replay) ) At the same time.

  A single bonus is an internal winning combination that is permitted to establish a combination of bonus symbols (for example, a combination of symbols 7 symbols-7 symbols-7 symbols). The stop control is performed so that the bonus is established, and the bonus is not established due to the incorrect pressing position, but the bonus is carried over.

  The special small role 1 + bonus is at least a combination of symbols of the special small role 1 (for example, a combination of symbols consisting of a bell symbol-bell symbol-cherry symbol) and a combination of bonus symbols (for example, 7 symbol-7 symbol-7). The combination of symbols consisting of symbols) is an internal winning combination that is allowed to be established, and when special bonus 1 + bonus is won, stop control is performed so that special bonus 1 is established regardless of pressing order / pressing position. , The bonus is controlled to carry over. However, special bonus 1 may be established with the correct pressing position, special bonus 1 may not be established with the incorrect pressing position, and if the bonus is correct with the pressing position, the bonus may be established. .

  The special small role 2+ bonus includes at least a combination of symbols of the special small role 2 (for example, a combination of symbols consisting of a bell symbol-cherry symbol-bell symbol) and a combination of bonus symbols (for example, 7 symbol-7 symbol-7). The combination of symbols made up of symbols) is an internal winning combination that is permitted to be established, and when special bonus 2 + bonus is won, stop control is performed so that special bonus 2 is established regardless of pressing order / pressing position. , The bonus is controlled to carry over. However, special bonus 2 may be established with the correct answer at the pressed position, and special bonus 2 may not be established with the incorrect answer at the pressed position, and if the bonus is correct at the pressed position, the bonus may be established. .

  In this embodiment, when the replay role and the bonus role (carry-over role) are won in duplicate, the stop control is performed so that the replay role is preferentially established over the bonus role, and the small role In the case of simultaneous winning of a bonus combination, or when a small combination and a bonus combination (carryover combination) are won, the stop control is performed so that the small combination is established with priority over the bonus combination. It has become.

<Winning probability of internal winning role>
As shown in FIG. 10, in the internal lottery table of the present embodiment, a lottery value for each gaming state is associated with a winning number for identifying which internal winning combination is won. The internal lottery table is normally stored in the main ROM 94 for each set value (for example, set values 1 to 6) of the pachislot machine 1. However, in FIG. 10, it demonstrates using one internal lottery table for convenience of explanation.

  In the present embodiment, random numbers (random numbers for lottery) extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535” are sequentially subtracted by lottery values corresponding to each winning number, and the result of the subtraction is negative. An internal lottery is performed by determining whether or not a so-called “digit” has occurred.

  Therefore, the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the probability that the internal winning combination associated with the winning number is determined. When “0” is specified as the lottery value, the internal winning combination associated with the winning number is not determined in the gaming state (that is, the lottery is not selected). Yes. When the number of times of determination processing for determining whether the result of the subtraction has become negative exceeds the number of winning numbers, the result of the internal lottery processing is “lost”.

  Here, the winning probability of each winning number can be represented by “the lottery value corresponding to each winning number / the number of all random numbers that may be extracted (65536)”. In the present embodiment, by varying the lottery values associated with some or all of the winning numbers for each gaming state, the type of internal winning combination to be determined and the winning probability are changed. It is trying to make undulations in the expectations.

  The method of the internal lottery process is not limited to the above-described method. For example, a lottery corresponding to each winning number is selected from a predetermined random number range “0 to 65535”. Internal lottery may be performed by sequentially adding values, and determining whether the result of the addition has become a predetermined value (for example, a value determined in advance for each winning number).

  Further, without providing the internal lottery table as shown in FIG. 10, for example, the main CPU 93 may perform control for determining the internal winning combination by performing a predetermined calculation on the random number for lottery. That is, the main CPU 93 only needs to be able to determine the internal winning combination based on the extracted random number for lottery, and the control method is not limited to that using the internal lottery table.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, as an example of the internal lottery table, a general gaming state (low RT gaming state (RT0), high RT gaming state (RT1) and bonus internal winning (RT2)) and bonus game The lottery value of each winning number in each gaming state is defined.

  The “normal replay” with the winning number “1” is assigned the lottery value “4490” in the low RT gaming state (RT0), and the lottery value “35979” in the high RT gaming state (RT1). In the middle (RT2), the lottery value “17955” is assigned, and in the bonus gaming state, the lottery value “0” is assigned.

  The lottery value “748” is assigned to “push order replays 1 to 6” of the winning numbers “2” to “7” in the low RT gaming state (RT0), and the lottery value “2244” in the high RT gaming state (RT1). ”Is assigned, and the lottery value“ 0 ”is assigned during the bonus internal winning (RT2) and in the bonus gaming state.

  The “ordinary small role” of the winning number “8” is assigned the lottery value “1092” in the general gaming state and the lottery value “0” in the bonus gaming state.

  The lottery value “2184” is assigned to the “push order small combinations 1 to 6” of the winning numbers “9” to “14”, and the lottery value “0” is assigned in the bonus game state.

  The lottery value “300” is assigned in the general gaming state and the lottery value “1024” is assigned in the bonus gaming state to “special small role 1” and “special small role 2” of the winning numbers “15” and “16”. It has been.

  The lottery value “0” is assigned to the “bonus small and medium role” of the winning number “17” in the general gaming state, and the lottery value “63488” is assigned in the bonus gaming state.

  “Special Bonus 1 + Bonus” and “Special Bonus 2 + Bonus” of the winning numbers “18” and “19” are assigned the lottery value “27” in the general gaming state, and the lottery value “0” in the bonus gaming state. Is assigned. In this embodiment, since bonuses are not accumulated and won in the bonus internal winning (RT2), the winning number “18” or “19” is determined in the bonus internal winning (RT2). Only “Special Bonus 1” or “Special Bonus 2” is newly determined as an internal winning combination.

  The lottery value “219” is assigned to the “single bonus” of the winning number “20” in the low RT gaming state (RT0) and the high RT gaming state (RT1), and during the bonus internal winning (RT2) and in the bonus gaming state A lottery value “0” is assigned.

<Outline of reel stop control>
Here, an outline of the reel stop control of the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. As described above, in this embodiment, establishment of a combination of a plurality of symbols may be permitted in a unit game, and at what timing the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R are operated (stop operation timing). Depending on the order of operations (stop operation order), the combination of symbols that are finally stopped (also referred to as “winning combination”) may be controlled to vary.

  In other words, regarding which symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed on the active line (in other words, as the basic information when the main CPU 93 executes the reel stop control), It is determined based on the following three factors.

  The first element is an internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery process. For example, when the result of the internal lottery process is “losing”, any symbol combination among a plurality of symbol combinations predetermined by a symbol combination table (not shown) or the like is displayed on the active line. There is no.

  The second element is the player's stop operation timing (in other words, the position of the symbol when the player operates one of the stop buttons). For example, in the present embodiment, since the maximum number of sliding symbols is determined for four symbols, even if one of the internal winning combinations is won as a result of the internal lottery process, establishment is permitted thereby. If the symbols constituting the symbol combination are arranged in excess of four symbols, the symbol combination for which winning is permitted may not be displayed depending on the timing of the player's stop operation. This is called “missing”.

  The third element is the stop operation order of the player. For example, when the result of the internal lottery process is a normal replay (winning number “1”), the combination of the symbols of the normal replay is stopped and displayed on the active line regardless of the stop operation order. Control is performed.

  However, for example, when the result of the internal lottery process is “push order replay 1” (winning number “2”), and the stop operation order is “123”, the combination of symbols of the ascending replay is an effective line. Although it is displayed in a stopped state in the other stop operation sequence, the combination of symbols for ascending replay is not stopped and displayed on the active line.

  The main CPU 93 executes the following processing in order to realize the above-described reel stop control.

  First, when the main CPU 93 determines an internal winning combination in an internal lottery process (see S14 in FIG. 11) described later and stores information on the internal winning combination in the main RAM 95, a reel stop initial setting process (in FIG. 11). In S16), based on the information related to the internal winning combination, various stop control information stored in the main ROM 94 is read out and stored in the main RAM 95.

  Here, as examples of information stored as various types of stop control information, in relation to the above-described second element, at which symbol position at which symbol position is operated at each symbol position in each reel, the symbol is stopped ( In relation to information that directly or indirectly defines the number of sliding pieces) and the third element described above, which symbol combination is preferentially displayed when the stop button is operated in any stop operation order For example, information that directly or indirectly defines the above.

  Next, the main CPU 93 stops each reel based on various types of stop control information stored in the main RAM 95 in a reel stop control process (see S21 in FIG. 11) described later. In particular, when the internal winning combination is “push order”, appropriate stop control information is selected from the stored stop control information according to the stop operation order, or one stop operation is performed. After that, stop control information is generated (changed) to perform stop control.

  Depending on the stop operation timing and stop operation order, different stop controls may be executed even for the same internal winning combination, but the stop control is uniquely determined in advance, The same stop control is executed as long as it is an internal winning combination and the same stop operation timing and stop operation order.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, a plurality of internal winning combinations, a combination of symbols associated with each of the plurality of internal winning combinations and permitted to be established, a lottery value used for the lottery, and the first to Since the stop control information regarding the stop control of the reel based on the third element is determined in advance, the payout rate can be set within an appropriate range.

[Main control processing]
Next, various processes executed by the main CPU 93 of the main control circuit 91 will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Main control processing>
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the main control process. The main control process described below is started when the pachislot machine 1 is powered on.

  First, when power is turned on to the pachi-slot machine 1, the main CPU 93 executes power-on processing (S10). In this power-on process, it is determined whether the backup data backed up when the power is turned off is normal, whether the setting value has been changed (setting change), and the initialization process is executed according to the determination result. .

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes an initialization process at the end of one game (one unit game) (S11). In this initialization process, the storage area of the main RAM 95 designated in advance to be initialized at the end of one game is initialized. For example, a storage area in which information on internal winning combinations excluding carryover combinations is stored (0 cleared).

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes medal acceptance / start check processing (S12). In this medal acceptance / start check process, medals inserted by the player are detected, and if the inserted medals are the number that allows the game to start, the player's start operation can be detected. . For example, when three medals are inserted in the general gaming state, or when two medals are inserted in the bonus gaming state, the start switch 79 is controlled so that the start operation can be detected.

  Next, the main CPU 93 extracts a necessary random number value and stores it in a random value storage area allocated to the main RAM 95 (S13). In this embodiment, at least a random number value (lottery random value) used in an internal lottery process, which will be described later, and a random value (notification random value) used in a process related to transition or addition of a notification gaming state, which will be described later. Are extracted from 0 to 65535, respectively.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes an internal lottery process (S14). In this internal lottery process, an internal winning combination in the unit game is determined based on a random number value (random number for lottery), an internal lottery table (see FIG. 10), and the presence / absence of a carryover combination.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes a game start notification game-related process shown in FIG. 12 (S15). In this game start notification game-related processing, processing related to the start, continuation, or normal end of the notification game state is executed based on a random value (notification random value), a game state, a lottery state, and the like. Details will be described later.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes reel stop initial setting processing (S16). In this reel stop initial setting process, the various stop control information of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R described above is stored in the corresponding area of the main RAM 95 based on the result of the internal lottery process (internal winning combination).

  Next, the main CPU 93 generates start command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101, and stores the generated start command data in a communication data storage area assigned to the main RAM 95 (S17). The start command data makes it possible for the sub CPU 102 to recognize, for example, information such as the internal winning combination type, gaming state type, lottery state type, and remaining number of payouts in the bonus gaming state at which the bonus ends. It is data of.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes a game start lock execution process (S18). In this game start lock execution process, for example, when the notification game state is started from the current game, the game start (for example, stop operation) of the player is invalidated for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds). Perform time lock. Further, based on the fact that the lock at the start of the game is executed, the output of the specific state signal from the external concentration terminal board 47 is started. Note that the output of the specific state signal may be started in a game end lock execution process (S29) described later.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes a wait process (S19). In this wait process, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the previous game (start of the previous unit game), and if it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed, the predetermined time has elapsed. Waiting time to wait is digested. The predetermined time in the wait process, that is, the wait time is set to 4.1 seconds from the start of the previous unit game, for example.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes reel rotation start processing (S20). In this reel rotation start process, a process for requesting the rotation start of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is executed. Note that the reel rotation start control is executed by the interrupt process shown in FIG. 15 (more specifically, the reel control process shown in step S324). This interrupt process is a process periodically executed at regular intervals (1.1172 ms).

  The drive of the stepping motor is controlled by the reel control process shown in step S324 in FIG. 15, whereby the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, and the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is constant (for example, 80 Rotation / minute) until it is reached. Thereafter, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R reaches a constant speed, the constant speed rotation is maintained. When the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R reaches a constant speed and the reel index described above is detected, the stop operation to the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R is permitted.

  Although illustration is omitted, in step S20, the main CPU 93 generates reel rotation start command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101, and the generated reel rotation start command data is assigned to the main RAM 95. Stored in the communication data storage area. The reel rotation start command data is data for enabling the sub CPU 102 to recognize that the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R has been started, for example.

  By receiving this reel rotation start command data, the sub-control circuit 101 can recognize the start of reel rotation, and can determine the timing for executing various effects.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes a reel stop control process (S21). In this reel stop control process, stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed based on the internal winning combination, stop control information, and the player's stop operation. Although illustration is omitted, in step S21, the main CPU 93 generates reel stop command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101, and the generated reel stop command data is assigned to the main RAM 95. Store in the data storage area. The reel stop command data includes the type of the reel to be stopped, the stop start position (that is, the symbol position when the stop button is operated), the number of sliding pieces, or the planned stop position (that is, the reel is actually scheduled to stop). This is data for enabling the sub CPU 102 to recognize information such as a symbol position).

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes a winning search process (S22). In this winning search process, after all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, the combination of symbols displayed on the active line is a combination of symbols predetermined by a symbol combination table (not shown) or the like. The combination of symbols (winning combination) displayed on the active line is identified.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes medal payout processing (S23). In this medal payout process, if it is determined that the combination of symbols of the payout combination is displayed on the active line as a result of the winning search process, the medal for the number of payouts associated with the combination of symbols is paid out, Alternatively, a process of crediting medals for the payout number is executed. If it is determined that the combination of symbols of the replay combination is displayed on the active line as a result of the winning search process, a process for operating the re-game in the next game is executed.

  Although not shown, in step S23, the main CPU 93 generates winning action command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101, and the generated winning action command data is assigned to the main RAM 95. Store in the data storage area (S27). The winning operation command data is data for enabling the sub CPU 102 to recognize information such as the type of winning combination and the number of payouts, for example.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes RT gaming state update processing (S24). In this RT gaming state update process, a process for updating the RT gaming state is executed based on the establishment of a predetermined RT gaming state transition opportunity.

  Specifically, the main CPU 93 updates the RT gaming state to the high RT gaming state (RT1) based on the fact that the combination of symbols of the rising replay is displayed on the active line in the low RT gaming state (RT0). Then, in the low RT gaming state (RT0) and the high RT gaming state (RT1), the RT gaming state is updated to bonus internal winning (RT2) based on winning (carrying over) the bonus.

  Further, the main CPU 93 updates the RT gaming state to the low RT gaming state (RT0) based on the fact that the symbol combination of descending replay or the descending symbol is displayed on the active line in the high RT gaming state (RT1). .

  In addition, the transition opportunity of each RT game state in a general game state is not restricted to what was mentioned above, It can set suitably. For example, after one transition opportunity is established, the RT gaming state may be transitioned with another transition opportunity being that a predetermined number of games have been performed.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes a game medium count process (S25). In this game medium number counting process, when the backup error of the main RAM 95 occurs in the pachislot machine 1 and all the storage areas are initialized or the set value of the pachislot machine 1 is changed (when the setting is changed), the initial state The cumulative number of medals increased (or decreased) from the initial state is counted.

  For example, the main CPU 93 has a case where the number of games from the initial state is 100, and 30 medals consumed during that period (excluding the game where the re-game is activated) (3 inserted times × 10 times) When the number of medals paid out during that period is 90 (the number of payouts is 9 × 10 times), the number of medals for plus 60, which is the net increase (difference) of the difference, is counted. Further, the main CPU 93 has a case where the number of games from the initial state is 100, and 270 medals consumed during that period (excluding the game where the re-game is activated) (3 inserted times × 90 times) When the number of medals paid out during that time is 90 (9 payouts × 10), the number of medals for minus 180, which is the net reduction (difference) of the difference, is counted.

  Note that the number of game media counted in this way is initialized (cleared to 0) when the above-described initial state transition condition is satisfied, and is not initialized simply by turning the power off and then on again. It is like that. Of course, it may be initialized (cleared to 0) even when the power is turned off and then turned on again.

  The method for counting the number of game media is not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate. For example, in a game in which a re-game is activated, the number of game media may be counted on the assumption that three medals have been paid out, and simply paid out without considering the number of consumed medals. The number of game media may be counted. Further, even when a minus occurs in the counting result, 0 may be maintained on the counting. That is, it is possible to count only the net increase without counting the net decrease.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes a regulation end related process shown in FIG. 13 (S26). In this restriction termination related process, the notification game is executed even before the normal termination condition of the notification gaming state is satisfied based on the counting result of the above-described game medium number counting process or other restriction termination condition. A process for forcibly terminating the state is executed. Details will be described later.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes bonus game operation / end check processing (S27). In the bonus game operation / end check process, when the combination of bonus symbols is displayed on the active line in the general game state as a result of the winning search process, the game state is shifted to the bonus game state and the bonus is ended. An initial value (for example, “300”) of the payout number in the bonus game state is set. Also, when medals are paid out in the bonus game state, the payout number in the bonus game state is subtracted from the initial value, and when the payout number in the bonus game state becomes less than 0, the bonus game state is terminated. The gaming state is shifted to the general gaming state (more specifically, the low RT gaming state (RT0)).

  In the present embodiment, as an example of the bonus game state, “RB” (regular bonus / type 1 special feature) “BB” (big bonus / type 1 special feature) that operates continuously is an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, “MB” (Middle Bonus / Type 2 Special Special) in which “CB” (Challenge Bonus / Type 2 Special Feature) operates continuously is used. It is good also as using the accessory continuous action apparatus which concerns on an accessory, and it is good also as using only "RB" or "CB".

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes a game end notification game-related process shown in FIG. 14 (S28). In the game end notification game related processing, processing according to the results of the game start notification game related processing, regulation end related processing, and bonus game operation / end processing is executed. Details will be described later.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes a lock execution process at the end of the game (S29). In this game end lock execution process, for example, when the notification game state is terminated in the current game, the player's game operation (for example, start operation or throw-in operation) is invalidated for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds). The lock at the end of the game to be executed is executed. Also, based on the fact that the lock at the end of the game is executed, the output of the specific state signal output from the external concentration terminal board 47 is ended. Note that the output of the specific state signal may be terminated in the above-described game start lock execution process (S18).

  Further, in this game end lock execution process, for example, when the bonus game state is started from the next game, the player's game operation (for example, start operation or input operation) is performed for a predetermined time (for example, 4 seconds). The lock at the end of the game to be invalidated is executed. Also, based on the fact that the lock at the end of the game is executed, the output of the special state signal from the external concentration terminal board 47 is started. The special state signal may be output in the bonus game operation / end process (S27) described above.

  Further, in this game end lock execution process, for example, when the bonus game state is ended in the current game, the player's game operation (for example, start operation or insertion operation) is performed for a predetermined time (for example, 4 seconds). The lock at the end of the game to be invalidated is executed. Also, based on the fact that the lock at the end of the game is executed, the output of the special state signal output from the external concentration terminal board 47 is ended. Note that the output of the special state signal may be terminated in the bonus game operation / end process (S27) described above.

  After executing the process of step S29, the main CPU 93 returns to the process of step S11.

<Notification game related processing at game start>
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a game start notification game-related process executed in step S15 of the main control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the bonus game state is set (S40). If the main CPU 93 determines that the bonus gaming state is set (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether or not the notification gaming state is being interrupted (S41). That is, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the bonus gaming state has shifted from the notification gaming state.

  If the main CPU 93 determines that the notification game state is being interrupted (YES), the lottery is performed by adding the number of times of the notification game state based on the lottery state and the internal winning combination, and the lottery result is added to the number of continuations. Then (S42), the game start time notification game related processing is terminated. Here, the “lottery state” is an element for determining the degree of advantage of the lottery regarding the notification game state. In the present embodiment, as an example, a lottery state where the lottery regarding the notification game state is relatively advantageous. A “high mode” and a lottery state “low mode” in which a lottery regarding the notification game state is relatively disadvantageous are defined.

  For example, when the lottery state is in the high mode and the internal winning combination is the special small role 1 or the special small role 2, the main CPU 93 has a probability of 65536/65536 as a predetermined number of times of the notification game state (for example, 50 When the lottery state is in the low mode and the internal winning combination is the special small role 1 or the special small role 2, when the number of times of the notification game state continues with a probability of 16384/65536 It decides to add (for example, 50 times).

  If the main CPU 93 determines in step S41 that the informing game state is not interrupted (NO), the main CPU 93 draws a transition to the informing game state based on the lottery state and the internal winning combination, and if it is won, a bonus is awarded. After the gaming state is completed, the state is shifted to the notification gaming state (S43), and the notification game related process at the start of the game is ended.

  For example, when the lottery state is the high mode and the internal winning combination is the special small combination 1 or the special small combination 2, the main CPU 93 determines to shift to the notification gaming state with a probability of 32768/65536, and the lottery state Is in the low mode, and when the internal winning combination is the special small combination 1 or the special small combination 2, it is determined to shift to the notification gaming state with a probability of 8192/65536.

  If the main CPU 93 determines in step S40 that the game state is not a bonus game state, that is, a general game state (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether or not it is a notification game state (S44). When the main CPU 93 determines that the game state is informed (YES), the main control circuit 91 to the sub-control circuit 101 include instruction information for informing the stop operation procedure based on the game state and the internal winning combination. Production state command data to be transmitted to is generated, and the produced production state command data is stored in a communication data storage area assigned to the main RAM 95 (S45). The effect state command data is data for enabling the sub CPU 102 to recognize, for example, the remaining number of times of notification game state continuation and instruction information.

  Here, the “instruction information” for notifying the stop operation procedure is information for enabling the sub CPU 102 to recognize a stop operation procedure that is advantageous to the player. For example, the push order replays 1 to 6 and the push order When any of the small roles 1 to 6 is won, information indicating the stop operation order that is the correct answer in the pressing order is generated and stored in the production state command data. Also, for example, when a single bonus is won, information indicating the pressing position (specific operation timing) of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R that is the correct pressing position is generated and stored in the effect state command data.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 91 determines whether or not to notify the procedure of the player's stop operation, and in the notification gaming state, an effect state command including instruction information is issued. While being transmitted to the sub-control circuit 101, when it is not in the notification gaming state, the effect state command including the instruction information is not transmitted to the sub-control circuit 101.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 91 configured by the main control board 71 and the sub control circuit 101 configured by the sub control board 72 are only in one direction from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101. Communication is possible (see FIG. 6).

  That is, in this embodiment, when the production state command is not transmitted from the main control circuit 91, the sub control circuit 101 is configured not to notify the procedure of the player's stop operation. Accordingly, even if any illegal act (for example, unauthorized modification, unauthorized access to the communication path from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101) is performed on the sub control circuit 101, the equitableness of the game. It is possible to ensure the performance and to prevent the amusement store from suffering unexpected disadvantages.

  However, the technique of transmitting the production state command including the instruction information is not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate. For example, an effect state command may be transmitted regardless of whether or not the notification game state is set. In this case, when it is in the notification gaming state, an effect state command is generated and transmitted so that the instruction information is included, and when it is not in the notification game state, the effect state command is generated so that the instruction information is not included. It is good also as transmitting.

  Also, in this case, when not in the notification gaming state, information indicating only the type of the internal winning combination instead of the instruction information (that is, it can be identified that any of the replay combination, small combination or bonus combination is won) However, it is good also as producing | generating and transmitting an effect state command so that the detailed content may contain information which cannot be identified.

  Next, similarly to step S42, the main CPU 93 adds the number of continuations of the notification gaming state based on the lottery state and the internal winning combination, and adds the lottery result to the number of continuations (S46).

  Next, the main CPU 93 subtracts 1 from the number of continuations in the notification gaming state (S47), and then determines whether the number of continuations in the notification gaming state is 0 (S48). If it is determined that the number of continuations of the notification game state is 0 (YES), the notification game state normal end processing is executed (S49), and the notification start related game processing is ended. In this notification game state normal end process, the game state is shifted from the next game to the normal game state, and the lottery state at the start of the shifted normal game state is determined and set by lottery.

  If the main CPU 93 determines in step S48 that the number of continuations of the notification game state is not 0 (that is, 1 or more) (NO), the main CPU 93 executes a lottery process for shifting the lottery state during the notification game state ( S50), the game start time notification game related process is terminated. In the lottery process for the lottery state during the notification game state, for example, based on the current lottery state and the internal winning combination, whether or not to shift the lottery state is determined, The determined lottery state is set.

  If the main CPU 93 determines in step S44 that the game state is not in the informing game state, that is, the normal game state (NO), the main CPU 93 executes the lottery process for shifting the lottery state in the normal game state, similarly to step S50. (S51).

  Next, as in step S43, the main CPU 93 draws the transition to the notification game state based on the lottery state and the internal winning combination, and if it is won, the main CPU 93 shifts to the notification game state from the next game (S52). The game related processing at the start of the game is terminated.

  In this embodiment, in the bonus game state, when the notification game state shifts to the bonus game state, the lottery state in the notification game state is inherited even in the bonus game state, and the bonus game state is changed from the normal game state. , The lottery state in the normal gaming state is assumed to be inherited even in the bonus gaming state, but is not limited to this, for example, the lottery state transition lottery process is independently executed in the bonus gaming state. It is also good to do.

  In addition, the lottery state during the notification game state and the lottery state during the normal game state (including the lottery state during the bonus game state when set independently in the bonus game state) have the same configuration (that is, It may be a configuration composed of a low mode or a high mode as an example), and may have a different configuration (for example, a low mode or a high mode as a lottery state during a notification game state, a low mode, a medium mode or It is good also as a structure which consists of high modes.

<Regulation end-related processing>
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the regulation end related process executed in step S26 of the main control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the number of counted game media is a predetermined value (S60). That is, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the difference number of medals counted in the above-described game medium number counting process has reached a predetermined value (in this embodiment, “3000” or more). When the main CPU 93 determines that the number of counted game media is not a predetermined value (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether or not a restriction end selection operation has been performed (S61). Here, the restriction end selection operation is an operation in which the player selects that the same processing as at the end of the restriction is performed even before the number of counted game media reaches a predetermined value. For example, it is made by continuously pressing the BET button 22 for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds).

  If the main CPU 93 determines in step S61 that the restriction end selection operation has not been performed (NO), the main CPU 93 ends the restriction end related processing. On the other hand, if the main CPU 93 determines that the restriction end selection operation has been performed (YES), or if it is determined in step S60 that the number of counted game media is a predetermined value (YES), the number of counted game media is determined. Clear (that is, set 0 as an initial value) (S62), and initialize the lottery state (S63).

  In the present embodiment, the lottery state is initialized not only when the process of step S63 is executed but also when the above-described initial state transition condition is satisfied. The low mode may be set uniformly as the subsequent lottery state, or the lottery state after initialization may be determined by lottery. For example, when it is configured to shift to the high mode with a predetermined probability when the setting is changed, it may be configured to shift to the high mode with a predetermined probability even at the end of the regulation. Also, different initialization processes may be performed when the process of step S63 is executed and when the transition condition of the initial state is satisfied.

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the bonus game state is set (S64). If the main CPU 93 determines that the bonus gaming state is set (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether or not the notification gaming state is being interrupted (S65). If the main CPU 93 determines that the notification game state is being interrupted (YES), the main CPU 93 clears the interrupted notification game state (S66), and proceeds to the processing of step S69. On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines that the notification gaming state is not interrupted (NO), the restriction termination related process is terminated.

  If the main CPU 93 determines in step S64 that it is not in the bonus gaming state (NO), it subsequently determines whether or not it is in the notification gaming state (S67). If the main CPU 93 determines that the notification gaming state is set (YES), the main CPU 93 clears the notification gaming state (S68). On the other hand, if the main CPU 93 determines that it is not in the notification gaming state (NO), the restriction termination related processing is terminated.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes notification gaming state restriction end processing (S69), and ends restriction end related processing. In the notification game state regulation end processing, the game state is shifted from the next game (the game after the bonus is ended in the bonus game state) to the normal game state, and the number of times of the notification game state is initialized (cleared to 0). To do.

<Notification game related processing at the end of the game>
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a game end notification game-related process executed in step S28 of the main control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not it is at the end of the bonus gaming state (S80). That is, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not a process for ending the bonus game state has been executed in the bonus game operation / end process described above. When the main CPU 93 determines that the bonus gaming state is ended (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether or not the notification gaming state is being interrupted (S81). That is, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the bonus gaming state that has shifted from the notification gaming state has ended.

  When the main CPU 93 determines that the notification game state is being interrupted (YES), the main CPU 93 executes notification game state restart processing (S82), and ends the notification game related processing at the end of the game. In the notification game state resumption process, the game state is shifted to the notification game state from the next game, and the number of times the continuation of the notification game state temporarily saved in the notification game state interruption process (S85) described later is restored. Processing related to resuming is executed. Further, the main CPU 93 also ends the notifying game related process at the end of the game even when determining that the notifying game state is not interrupted (NO).

  If the main CPU 93 determines in step S80 that it is not at the end of the bonus gaming state (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether or not it is a notification gaming state (S83). If the main CPU 93 determines that the game state is informed (YES), it further determines whether or not a bonus has been established (S84). That is, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the process of shifting to the bonus game state has been executed in the bonus game operation / end process described above. If the main CPU 93 determines that a bonus has been established (YES), the main CPU 93 executes notification game state interruption processing (S85), and ends the notification game related processing at the end of the game. In the notification game state interruption process, as described above, a process related to interruption, such as temporarily saving the number of times the notification game state is continued, is executed. Further, the main CPU 93 also ends the game related process at the end of the game when determining that the bonus has not been established (NO).

  If the main CPU 93 determines in step S83 that it is not in the notification gaming state (NO), it subsequently determines whether or not to shift from the next game to the notification gaming state (S86). That is, the main CPU 93 is determined to shift to the notification game state in step S43 or step S52 of the above-described game start notification game-related processing, and whether or not the next game should be shifted to the notification game state. Judging. If the main CPU 93 determines that the next game is to be shifted to the notification game state (YES), the main CPU 93 sets an initial value (for example, “100”) of the number of continuations of the notification game state (S87).

  Next, the main CPU 93 generates notification game state start command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101, and stores the generated notification game state start command data in the communication data storage area assigned to the main RAM 95. Then (S88), the game-related notification-related process is terminated. The notification gaming state start command data is data for enabling the sub CPU 102 to recognize information indicating that the notification gaming state is started, for example.

  If the main CPU 93 determines in step S86 that the next game is not shifted to the notification game state (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether the notification game state is at the normal end or at the end of the regulation (S89). ). That is, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the process for ending the notification game state has been executed in step S50 of the game start notification game-related process or the restriction end process of step S69 described above. When the main CPU 93 determines that it is the normal end of the notification gaming state or the end of regulation (YES), the main CPU 93 generates notification game state end command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101. The notification game state end command data is stored in the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 95 (S90), and the notification game related processing at the end of the game is ended. The notification game state end command data is data for enabling the sub CPU 102 to recognize, for example, information indicating which end condition is satisfied when the notification game state is ended. Also, the main CPU 93 ends the notifying game related process at the end of the game also when determining that it is not the normal end or restriction end of the notifying gaming state (NO).

<Interrupt processing under main CPU control>
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an interrupt process under the control of the main CPU 93. This process is periodically executed every 1.1172 ms.

  First, the main CPU 93 saves the register (S320). Next, the main CPU 93 executes an input port check process which will be described later in the description of FIG. 16 (S321). In this input port check process, for example, the presence or absence (on / off change) of signals from various switches and sensors connected to the main CPU 93 is confirmed.

  For example, the main CPU 93 stores in the main RAM 95 information on on / off edges of various switches such as a start switch 79 and a stop switch (not shown) and information on on / off of various sensors such as a medal sensor (not shown).

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes timer update processing (S322). In this timer update process, for example, when the value of a wait timer for controlling the wait time or a lock timer for controlling the lock time is 1 or more, the value of the timer is subtracted by “1” for each interrupt. Is executed. Next, the main CPU 93 executes communication data transmission processing described later in the description of FIG. 17 (S323). Next, the main CPU 93 executes a reel control process (S324). In this reel control process, for example, an acceleration process for accelerating the rotation of each reel is performed by controlling the driving of each stepping motor based on the rotation start request of each reel in the reel rotation start process (S20 in FIG. 11). Then, based on the fact that each reel has reached a predetermined speed (for example, 80 rotations per minute), a constant speed process for maintaining the predetermined speed is executed by controlling the driving of each stepping motor, and the reel Based on the rotation stop request for each reel in the stop control process (S21 in FIG. 11), the stop process for stopping the rotation of each reel is executed by controlling the driving of each stepping motor.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes a lamp / 7SEG driving process (S325). For example, the main CPU 93 displays the number of credited medals, the number of payouts, etc. on various display units. Next, the main CPU 93 restores the register (S326), and ends the interrupt process that occurs periodically.

<Input port check processing>
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the input port check process executed in step S321 of the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU 93 shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 93 checks the state of each input port (S330). Next, the main CPU 93 stores the previous interrupt, that is, the state of the input port before one interrupt in the main RAM 95 (S331), and stores the current input port state in the main RAM 95 (S332).

  Thus, by comparing the state of the input port before one interrupt with the current state of the input port, the main CPU 93 can check the state of both input ports. It is checked whether the state has changed, for example, whether the BET button 22, the start lever 23, or the like has been operated.

  Next, the main CPU 93 stores the on-edge state in the main RAM 95 (S333). For example, the main CPU 93 changed to an on edge when the input data of the input port assigned to the start switch 79 was data indicating off before one interrupt, but is currently data indicating on. On-edge information indicating this is stored in the main RAM 95, and the input data assigned to the input port assigned to the start switch 79 is data indicating ON before one interrupt, but is now data indicating OFF. If there is, off-edge information indicating the transition to off-edge is stored in the main RAM 95.

<Communication data transmission processing>
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the communication data transmission process executed in step S323 of the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU 93 shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 93 decrements the communication data transmission timer by 1 (S340). Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the communication data transmission timer is 0 (S341).

  When determining that the communication data transmission timer is not 0 (NO), the main CPU 93 ends the communication data transmission process. On the other hand, when determining that the communication data transmission timer is 0 (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether there is untransmitted data in the communication data storage area (S342).

  When the main CPU 93 determines that there is no untransmitted data in the communication data storage area (NO), the main CPU 93 generates no-operation command data, and the generated no-operation command data is stored in the communication data storage area assigned to the main RAM 95. Store (S343).

  The no-operation command data is set with various parameters such as on-edge / off-edge information of various switches and on / off information of various sensors stored in the input port check process described above. As a result, it is possible to prevent an illegal action against command transmission by preventing an interrupt process in which a command is not transmitted, and to allow the sub CPU 102 to recognize such information so that the operation is originally invalid. An effect can be changed based on an operation (for example, an operation on the BET button 22 during reel rotation).

  The main CPU 93 sets an initial value (for example, 14) in the communication data transmission timer when it is determined in step S342 that there is untransmitted data in the communication data storage area (YES) or after executing the process of step S343. (S344).

  Next, the main CPU 93 transmits the communication data stored in the communication data storage area to the sub control circuit 101 (S345). Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not transmission of communication data has been completed (S346).

  If the main CPU 93 determines that transmission of communication data has not been completed (NO), the main CPU 93 returns to the process of step S345. On the other hand, if the main CPU 93 determines that the transmission of communication data has been completed (YES), the main CPU 93 updates the communication data storage area to be cleared (S347), and ends the communication data transmission process.

[Sub-control processing]
Next, various processing executed by the sub CPU 102 of the sub control circuit 101 will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Power-on processing>
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the power-on process of the sub CPU 102 when the power is turned on.

  First, the sub CPU 102 executes an initialization process (S360). In this initialization process, the sub CPU 102 performs error check of the sub RAM 103 and the like and initializes the task system. The task system includes a lamp control task and a sound control task that are task groups for timer interrupt synchronization, a mother task (see FIG. 19) that is a task group for VSYNC (Vertical Synchronization) interrupt synchronization, and a task group for command reception interrupt synchronization. Main board communication task (see FIG. 20).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 activates a lamp control task (S361). In this lamp control task, the sub CPU 102 waits to receive a timer interrupt event message transmitted every 2 milliseconds to the sub CPU 102, and in response to receiving this timer interrupt event message, The lighting state of (for example, LED85) is controlled.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 activates a sound control task (S362). In this sound control task, the sound output state of various speakers (for example, speakers 42, 58, 64, 65L, 65R) is controlled in the same manner as the lamp control task. Next, the sub CPU 102 activates the mother task shown in FIG. 19 (S363), and ends the power-on process.

<Mother task>
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the mother task activated in step S363 of the power-on process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 activates the main task (S370). Next, the main board communication task shown in FIG. 20 is activated (S371). Next, the animation task shown in FIG. 21 is activated (S372), and the mother task is terminated.

<Main board communication task>
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the main board communication task activated in step S371 of the mother task shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 checks the received command (S380), and extracts the type of the received command (S381).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (S382). If the sub CPU 102 determines that a command different from the previous command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 102 returns to the process of step S380.

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 102 determines that a command different from the previous command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines that the received command is a regular command and executes the command reception process shown in FIG. S383). Next, the sub CPU 102 registers animation data (that is, data for executing an effect (notification) by image display) based on the effect data selected in the command reception process shown in FIG. 22 (S384). The lamp / sound data (that is, the data for performing the production (notification) by the light emission mode / sound output mode) is registered (S385), and the process returns to step S380.

<Anime task>
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the animation task activated in step S372 of the mother task shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 checks a change from the previous game information (S390). That is, the sub CPU 102 generates game information different from game information that is generated based on commands transmitted up to the previous time and that is registered in the sub RAM 103, based on the transmitted commands. Check if it is.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 executes object control processing (S391). That is, in step S390, when a check result indicating that the game information has changed is obtained, the sub CPU 102 performs control to change the image to be displayed in accordance with the change in the game information or the like.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not there is a hall menu display request (S392). In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 102 determines that there is a hall menu display request when the setting key type switch 56 is on. If the sub CPU 102 determines that there is a hole menu display request (YES), it executes a hole menu control process (S393), and returns to the process of step S390.

  In this hall menu control process, a selection button 331 and a determination button 332, which will be described later, are operated by a clerk at a game shop, so that various setting operations (for example, time setting) and confirmation operations for the manager in the pachislot machine 1 are performed. (For example, confirmation of setting change history and error history) is performed.

  If the sub CPU 102 determines in step S392 that there is no hall menu display request (NO), it subsequently determines whether there is a guide menu display request (S394). In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 102 determines that there is a guide menu display request when a selection button 331 described later is operated. If the sub CPU 102 determines that there is a guide menu display request (YES), it executes a guide menu control process (S395) and returns to the process of step S390. Further, the sub CPU 102 also returns to the process of step S390 when determining that there is no guide menu display request (NO).

  In this guide menu control process, a selection button 331 and a determination button 332 described later are operated by the player, so that setting operations for various players in the pachislot machine 1 (for example, volume setting and service login setting described later) ) And a confirmation operation (for example, confirmation of a game history and restriction end related information described later).

<Command reception processing>
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing command reception processing executed in step S383 of the main board communication task shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not an effect state command has been received (S400). If the sub CPU 102 determines that an effect state command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 102 acquires instruction information included in the effect state command (S401), and ends the command reception process.

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 102 determines that it has not received the effect state command (NO), it subsequently determines whether or not a start command has been received (S402). When determining that the start command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 102 further determines whether or not the instruction information has been acquired (S403). That is, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not instruction information for notifying the stop operation procedure is acquired when receiving the effect state command.

  If the sub CPU 102 determines in the process of step S403 that the instruction information or the like has been acquired (YES), the sub CPU 102 sets stop operation procedure notification effect data according to the acquired instruction information or the like (S404). ), The command reception process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 102 determines in the process of step S403 that the instruction information or the like has not been acquired (NO), the sub random number value (for example, 0 to 0) extracted by the sub CPU 102 and stored in the sub RAM 103 is stored. (An arbitrary random value of 32767) is obtained, effect data is lottery based on the gaming state and the internal winning combination, effect data determined based on the lottery result is set (S405), and command reception processing is performed. finish.

  If the sub CPU 102 determines in step S402 that a start command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 102 executes other command reception processing (S406) and ends the command reception processing. In this other command reception process, for example, if the initialization command in which the command data is generated in the above-described power-on process (see step S10 in FIG. 11) is received, an effect is generated based on whether or not the setting is changed. The state is restored or the production state is initialized. Further, for example, when a medal insertion command for which command data is generated in the medal acceptance / start check process (see step S12 in FIG. 11) is received, a medal insertion sound is output based on whether or not a medal has been inserted. Effect data for performing is set, or effect data for displaying a background image corresponding to the gaming state is set.

  In addition, for example, when receiving the reel rotation start command for which command data has been generated in the above-described reel rotation start process (see step S20 in FIG. 11), effect data for outputting a reel rotation start sound is set. The Further, for example, when receiving a reel stop command for which command data has been generated in the reel stop control process (see step S21 in FIG. 11), effect data for outputting a reel stop sound is set. Further, for example, when receiving a winning operation command in which command data is generated in the above-described medal payout process (see step S23 in FIG. 11), effect data for outputting a payout sound corresponding to the number of payouts is set. In the case where the game state shifts, effect data for displaying a video indicating that is set.

  In addition, for example, when the bonus start command for which command data is generated in the above-described bonus game operation / end processing (see step S27 in FIG. 11) is received, the initial payout number in the bonus game state in which the bonus is ended. Production data for displaying values is set. Also, for example, if a bonus end command for which command data is generated in the above-described bonus game operation / end processing (see step S27 in FIG. 11) is received, an effect for suggesting a gaming state to be shifted to after the bonus ends. Data is set. Further, for example, when receiving a no-operation command in which command data is generated in the communication data transmission process (see FIG. 17) described above, the content of the effect is changed based on information transmitted as the no-operation command. Production data is set. Specifically, in a case where the effect data determined at the time of receiving the start command is effect data requesting continuous hitting of the BET button 22, whether the BET button 22 received as a no-operation command is in an on-edge state, Based on the information on the off-edge state, the content of the effect is changed.

  In addition, for example, if a notification game state start command in which command data is generated in the above-described game end notification game-related processing (see FIG. 14) is received, a video indicating that a transition to the notification game state is displayed. The effect data for displaying the initial value of the number of continuations of the notification game state is set. In addition, for example, if a notification game state end command in which command data is generated in the above-described game end notification game related process (see FIG. 14) is received, a video indicating that the notification game state is ended is displayed. The effect data for notifying specific information (for example, see FIGS. 24 to 27) is set at the end of the regulation.

[Functional configuration of pachislot machine]
Next, with reference to FIG. 23, various functions in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, each means shown in FIG. 23 executes necessary processes, and the functions of each means are exhibited, so that operations necessary for the progress of the game and operations related thereto are controlled. ing.

  The main control circuit 91 (main control means) includes an input operation detection means 201, a start operation detection means 202, a random value extraction means 203, an internal winning combination determination means 204, a stop operation detection means 205, a symbol variation control means 206, a winning determination. Means 207, profit granting means 208, set value changing means 209, lock control means 210, external signal output control means 211, gaming medium number counting means 212, information transmitting means 213, RT gaming state control means 214, special gaming state control means 215 and notification game state control means 216.

  The notification game state control means 216 includes a notification game state start means 221, a notification game state interruption means 222, a notification game state normal end means 223, a notification game state restriction end means 224, a notification game state continuation means 225, and a lottery state change means 226. , Regulation end compensation means 227, regulation end pre-regulation adjustment means 228, regulation end selection means 229, and regulation end stage control means 230.

  The sub-control circuit 101 (sub-control unit) includes a notification control unit 301, an effect determination unit 302, an effect control unit 303, a service providing unit 304 and a restriction information notification unit 305.

  The restriction information notification means 305 includes a restriction completion compensation notification means 311 and a pre-regulation adjustment notification means 312.

<Input operation detection means>
The insertion operation detection unit 201 detects an operation for inserting a game medium (for example, a medal) by the player. When an insertion operation of a predetermined number of game media (for example, three medals) is detected, the start operation detection unit 202 is allowed to detect the start operation. Further, in the symbol display means described above, a predetermined winning line is activated (this activated winning line is referred to as an “effective line”). In the present embodiment, the selector 66 that detects insertion of medals by a player and the BET switch 77 that detects operation of the BET button 22 by the player, which are connected to the main control circuit 91, constitute the insertion operation detection means 201. To do. Note that the types of game media that can be detected are not limited to medals, but include coins, tokens, game balls, or electromagnetic game media having a value equivalent to these.

<Starting operation detection means>
The start operation detecting means 202 detects a start operation by the player. When the start operation is detected, the symbol variation control means 206 starts the variation of the symbol displayed on the symbol display means described above. Further, the random value extraction means 203 uses a random value (lottery random value) used when the internal winning combination determining means 204 determines the internal winning combination within a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535). Extracted from In addition, a random value (notification random value) used when the notification game state control unit 216 makes a determination regarding the notification game state is extracted from a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535). In the present embodiment, the start switch 79 connected to the main control circuit 91 for detecting the operation of the start lever 23 by the player constitutes the start operation detecting means 202.

<Random value extraction means>
As described above, the random value extraction unit 203 extracts a required random number value (for example, a random number value for lottery or a random number value for notification) based on the start operation detected by the start operation detection unit 202. In the present embodiment, the sampling circuit 99 that extracts the random number generated by the random number generator 98 constitutes the random value extraction means 203. Note that the type, number, and numerical range of the random value to be extracted are not limited to those described above, and the number of random values that are necessary in the game can be extracted from the predetermined numerical range.

<Internal winning combination deciding means>
The internal winning combination determining means 204 performs a lottery based on the random value extracted by the random value extracting means 203 and determines an internal winning combination from a plurality of predetermined combinations. That is, the combination of symbols allowed to be displayed on the active line is determined by the determination of the internal winning combination. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 93 that executes the internal lottery process (see S14 in FIG. 11) based on the internal lottery table (see FIG. 10) constitutes the internal winning combination determining means 204.

<Stop operation detection means>
The stop operation detecting means 205 detects a stop operation by the player. When the stop operation is detected, the symbol variation control means 206 stops the symbol variation display by the symbol display means described above. In the present embodiment, the stop switch substrate 80 that detects the operation of the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R by the player connected to the main control circuit 91 constitutes the stop operation detecting means 205.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the reel stop operation that is first performed when all the reels are rotating is the first stop operation, and the stop operation that is performed after the first stop operation is the second stop operation. The stop operation performed after the stop operation and the second stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation.

<Design variation control means>
When the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means, the symbol fluctuation control means 206 detects the stop operation by the symbol fluctuation start control means for starting the fluctuation of the symbol displayed on the symbol display means and the stop operation detection means. Then, symbol variation stop control means for stopping the variation of symbols displayed on the symbol display means. The symbol fluctuation stop control means includes stop control information (information on the stop operation order) set according to the timing at which the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means and the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means 204. The change in the symbols displayed on the symbol display means is controlled to stop within a predetermined number of symbols (for example, four symbols).

  In this embodiment, by controlling the driving of the stepping motor, the reel rotation start process for starting the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the operation of the start lever 23 by the player (see S20 in FIG. 11). ) And a reel stop control process (see S21 in FIG. 11) for stopping and controlling the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the player operating the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R. The main CPU 93 to be executed constitutes the symbol variation control means 206.

  In the pachi-slot machine 1, basically, control is performed to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel within a specified time (190 msec or 75 msec) from when the stop button is pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reel within the specified time is referred to as “the number of sliding symbols”. When the specified period is 190 msec, the maximum number of sliding symbols is set to 4 symbols, and when the specified period is 75 msec, the maximum number of sliding symbols is set to 1 symbol. The maximum number of sliding pieces is not limited to these, and can be set as appropriate.

<Winning determination means>
The winning determination unit 207 determines whether or not there is a winning (establishment) according to the combination of symbols displayed on the symbol display unit. That is, when the symbol variation display is stopped by the symbol variation control means 206, the winning combination (establishment) or non-winning (non-establishment) of the combination is determined based on the combination of symbols stopped on the active line. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 93 that executes a winning search process (see S22 in FIG. 11) based on the symbol combination displayed on the symbol display means with reference to the symbol combination table or the like constitutes the winning determination means 207. .

<Profit grant means>
When the winning determination unit determines that there is a winning (established), the profit giving unit 208 grants a profit according to the combination of the winning (established) symbols. That is, the profit granting means 208 gives a corresponding profit to the player according to the combination of symbols displayed on the symbol display means. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 93 that executes a medal payout process (see S23 in FIG. 11) based on the result of the winning search process constitutes a profit granting unit 208. Note that when the benefit to be given is given by the control of the sub-control circuit 101, the sub-control circuit 101 may constitute a benefit grant unit.

  Here, the profit given by the profit granting means 208 is related to the re-game operation and re-game where the medal is paid out, the same number of game media as the current game is automatically inserted, and the game can be played again. Operation of a replay high probability state (replay time) in which the winning probability of the internal winning combination is increased, operation of a special gaming state (bonus) in which the winning probability of the internal winning combination relating to the payout of medals is increased, and an appropriate stop for the player By notifying the operation procedure, it is possible to mention an operation of a notification gaming state (assist time) in which the winning probability of the internal winning combination relating to the medal payout is increased. Note that the profit provided by the profit granting means 208 is not limited to this.

<Setting value changing means>
The setting value changing means 209 selects a setting value by operating a setting change operation (that is, operating the setting key type switch 56 and a setting value selection switch (not shown)) by an attendant of the amusement store. When an operation for determining the setting value selected by operating is detected, one setting value is set from a plurality of setting values (for example, setting values 1 to 6) determined in advance in the pachislot machine 1. Here, the higher the setting value, the higher the degree of advantage for the player. For example, the higher the setting value, the easier it is to win a specific internal winning combination (for example, bonus combination) Or it becomes easy to transfer to a notice game state. In the present embodiment, various switches such as the setting key type switch 56 connected to the main control circuit 91 constitute a set value changing unit 209.

<Lock control means>
The lock control means 210 disables the player's game operation (for example, a closing operation, a start operation or a stop operation) for a predetermined time (stops the progress of the game) when the lock execution condition is satisfied. I do. Such “lock” is also called “freeze”. In this embodiment, the main CPU 93 that executes a game start lock execution process (see S18 in FIG. 11) and a game end lock execution process (see S29 in FIG. 11) constitutes the lock control means 210.

  Here, for convenience, control that stops the progress of the game that is executed at the start of the game is called “game start lock”, and control that stops the progress of the game that is executed at the end of the game is called “game end lock”. Call it. That is, “game start lock” means that the operation of the stop button 19L, 19C, 19R is not effective for a predetermined period after the start lever 23 is operated, and the progress of the game is stopped. The “lock at the end of the game” is an operation on the BET button 22 or an operation on the start lever 23 for a predetermined period after the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R are operated. This is a control in which the progress of the game is stopped in the sense that is not effective. Of course, the trigger of “lock” is not limited to the above. For example, after the start lever 23 is operated and any one of the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R is operated, It is good also as performing control that subsequent operation does not become effective.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, when a predetermined lock execution condition is satisfied, the game start lock or the game end lock is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A lottery may be performed based on the random number value extracted by the extraction unit 203 to control whether or not the lock is executed. For example, when a specific small combination 1 or a specific small combination 2 is won, whether or not to lock is determined by lottery, and whether or not to shift to the notification gaming state is determined including the lottery result. It may be.

  Also, the lock execution conditions are not limited to those described above, and can be set as appropriate. For example, when the notification game state is terminated in the current game, if it is a normal end, the game end lock for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) as described above is executed, and if the restriction ends. The game end lock may be executed for a specific time (for example, 10 seconds) different from the predetermined time. In other words, at the end of the regulation of the notification gaming state, execution control of lock different from normal may be performed.

<External signal output control means>
The external signal output control unit 211 starts outputting the medal insertion signal, the medal payout signal, the security signal, the special state signal, and the specific state signal when the external signal output start condition or output end condition is satisfied, or Control to end. By outputting these signals to the outside, it becomes possible to notify the state of the pachislot machine 1 in a display device (for example, a data display) provided outside the pachislot machine 1, and a plurality of gaming machines It is possible to manage the state of the pachislot machine 1 in real time in a management device (for example, a hall computer) that manages the above. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 93 that starts or ends the output of various signals via the external concentrated terminal board 47 connected to the main control circuit 91 constitutes an external signal output control unit 211.

  In the present embodiment, the output of the special state signal and the specific state signal is started or ended based on the execution of the game start lock or the game end lock. Instead, for example, when the output start condition or the output end condition of each signal is satisfied, the control for starting or ending the output of these signals may be performed independently of the execution of the lock.

  Also, the type of signal output by the external signal output control means 211 is not limited to that described above, and can be set as appropriate. For example, when the notification game state is ended in the current game, if the restriction is over, a special signal indicating that is output for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds), and the notification game state is ended when the restriction ends. This may be notified by the display device described above or managed by the management device. Also in this case, the output of the special signal may be started based on the execution of the lock at the end of the game, or the output of the special signal may be started independently of the execution of the lock. May be.

<Game media number counting means>
As described above, the game medium number counting unit 212 counts the cumulative number of medals that have increased (or decreased) from the initial state when a payout combination is established and medals are paid out. Further, the number of game media counted by the game media number counting means 212 is regulated when the initial state transition condition described above is satisfied and when the notification game state restriction ending means 224 described below is continued (ie, the continuation of the notification game state). The notification game state is initialized (cleared to 0). In the present embodiment, the main CPU 93 that executes the game medium number counting process (see S25 in FIG. 11) constitutes the game medium number counting means 212.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the number of game media increased from the initial state (or after the end of regulation) is counted as described above, and when the count result becomes a predetermined value (for example, “3000” or more), The notification gaming state is terminated by the notification gaming state restriction ending means 224 described later. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the gambling of the game from becoming too high due to the possibility that the player's profit may be extremely increased.

  Note that the method of regulating the number of game media is not limited to this. For example, when the count result of the game medium number counting means 212 reaches the above-mentioned predetermined value and the player is in the bonus game state, the normal end condition of the bonus game state (for example, a predetermined number of games) Even before the medals are paid out), the bonus game state may be forcibly ended (regulation end).

  The game medium number counting means 212 may count the increased number of game media in the above-described advantageous section. Specifically, based on the transition from the above-described normal section (unfavorable section) to the advantageous section, the counting of the cumulative number of increasing medals is started, and from the advantageous section to the normal section (unfavorable section), Alternatively, the counting result may be initialized (cleared to 0) based on the fact that the counting result in the advantageous section has reached the predetermined value described above. If the game medium number counting means 212 is configured in this way, it is possible to prevent the gaming gambling from becoming too high due to the possibility that the game in the advantageous section may continue extremely long. Can do.

  That is, in this embodiment, regardless of whether it is a normal section (disadvantage section) or an advantageous section, the first aspect of the game medium number counting means 212 that simply counts the number of game media increased from the initial state, or Any aspect of the second aspect of the game medium number counting means 212 that counts the increased number of game media in the advantageous section composed of the bonus game state and the notification game state can be adopted.

<Information transmission means>
The information transmission means 213 transmits various information generated in the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101 as various commands. Thus, by transmitting various information from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101, the sub control circuit 101 can control the progress of the game in cooperation with the main control circuit 91. The content of the effect (effect data) is determined by the effect determining means 302 described later, and the execution of the effect is controlled by the effect control means 303 described later, so that an appropriate effect can be performed according to the progress of the game. It has become. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 93 that executes communication data transmission processing (see FIG. 17) constitutes an information transmission unit 213.

<RT gaming state control means>
As described above, the RT gaming state control unit 214 performs control to shift (update) the RT gaming state based on the establishment of the transition trigger for each RT gaming state. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 93 that executes the RT gaming state update process (see S24 in FIG. 11) constitutes the RT gaming state control means 214.

  In the present embodiment, when the setting is changed, the low RT gaming state (RT0) with the transition of the end of the bonus gaming state or the display of the descending replay or the descending symbol as the transition trigger, and the high RT gaming state with the transition of the display of the rising replay as the transition trigger (RT1) and bonus internal winning (RT2) with a bonus winning transition as a trigger are set, but the RT gaming state setting and transition trigger are not limited to this and can be set as appropriate. For example, if the bonus internal winning (RT2) is not set and the bonus is won in the low RT gaming state (RT0), the low RT gaming state (RT0) until the bonus is established (without transitioning to another RT gaming state). ) Continues, and when the bonus is won in the high RT gaming state (RT1), the high RT gaming state (RT1) may continue until the bonus is established (without shifting to another RT gaming state). .

  In addition, the RT gaming state does not change at the predetermined number of games after the establishment of the transition opportunity, and the RT gaming state is changed based on the fact that the predetermined number of games have been played (digested). The RT gaming state may be set.

  Specifically, for example, as an internal winning combination, push order replays 7 to 12 are further set, each of which is drawn at a predetermined probability (for example, “1122” as the lottery value) only in the high RT gaming state (RT1). On the other hand, in the push order replay 7, the combination of fluctuation replay symbols is established with the correct push order answer (123), while on the other hand, the combination of normal replays is established with the incorrect push order answer. In (132), the combination of symbols of variable replay is established, while the symbol combination of normal replay is established in the incorrect push order, and the combination of symbols of variable replay is selected in the correct push order (213). On the other hand, a combination of normal replay symbols is established with an incorrect push order answer, and a push order replay 10 is established with a combination of variable replay symbols on a correct push order (231), The normal replay symbol combination is established with the correct order, and the push order replay 11 is the variable replay symbol combination with the correct push order (312), while the normal replay symbol combination with the incorrect push order answer. The push order replay 12 is configured such that the variation replay symbol combination is established in the push order correct answer (321), while the normal replay symbol combination is established in the push order incorrect answer.

  Then, based on the fact that the symbol combination of the variable replay is displayed on the active line, the game is shifted to the fixed high RT gaming state (RT3). This fixed high RT gaming state (RT3) is an RT gaming state that is advantageous for a player whose winning probability of a replay role (for example, normal replay) is set in the same manner as the high RT gaming state (RT1). Continue until the specified number of games (for example, “1000”) is consumed or the bonus is won, and even if the combination of the rising replay, the combination of the falling replay or the falling symbol is displayed, another RT It is configured not to enter the gaming state.

  According to such a configuration, at a certain time when the notification gaming state is scheduled to be terminated by the end of the regulation, the notification is performed by shifting from the high RT gaming state (RT1) to the fixed high RT gaming state (RT3). Even if the gaming state itself ends the regulation, the high RT gaming state will continue until the predetermined number of games is consumed or a bonus is won. It is possible to perform in the fixed RT gaming state (RT3) which is advantageous as compared with at least the low RT gaming state (RT0).

  The predetermined number of games in which the fixed high RT game state (RT3) continues may be the number of games corresponding to the bonus winning probability. For example, when the bonus winning probability is “1/240”, the reciprocal number of games, “240”, may be set as a predetermined number of games, and the number of games less than the reciprocal, “120”, may be determined in advance. The number of games may be the number of games, or the number of games exceeding the reciprocal number, “360” may be a predetermined number of games.

<Special gaming state control means>
As described above, the special game state control means 215 starts a bonus game state (special game state) advantageous to the player when the combination of bonus symbols is displayed on the active line, and in the special game state, When a small combination for which a medal is to be paid out to a player is drawn with high probability, a predetermined end condition is satisfied (for example, a medal exceeding a predetermined number “300” is paid out). Then, the special game state is ended and control to shift to the low RT game state (RT0) is performed. At this time, if the notification game state transition condition is satisfied in the special game state, or if the special game state is shifted from the notification game state, the notification game state is entered, and the notification game is performed in the special game state. When the state transition condition is not satisfied, or when the special gaming state is shifted from the normal gaming state, the state is shifted to the normal gaming state. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 93 that executes bonus game operation / end processing (see S27 of FIG. 11) constitutes the special game state control means 215.

  In this embodiment, each RT game state (general game state) described above is a game state in which medals decrease in principle, but a high RT game state (RT1) and a fixed high RT game state (RT3). ) Is a gaming state in which medals increase by performing a stopping operation according to the procedure of the stopping operation that is notified when it is controlled to the notification gaming state. In addition, even if the high RT gaming state (RT1) and the fixed high RT gaming state (RT3) are not controlled to the notification gaming state, the winning probability of the replay role is set high. Compared to the low RT gaming state (RT0), the gaming state is a state in which the amount of decrease in medals is small. On the other hand, the special game state is a game state in which medals increase regardless of whether or not the stop operation procedure is notified.

<Notification game state control means>
The notification game state control means 216 controls the start, continuation, and end of the notification game state in which a stop operation procedure that is advantageous to the player is notified. Further, the notification game state control means 216 performs various controls related to the end of restriction of the notification game state. In this embodiment, a game start notification related game process (see S15 in FIG. 11, FIG. 12), a regulation end related process (see S26 in FIG. 11, FIG. 13), and a game end notification game related process (S28 in FIG. 11). , Refer to FIG. 14), and the main CPU 93 constitutes the notification gaming state control means 216.

<Notification gaming state starting means>
The notification game state start means 221 starts the notification game state based on the fact that a specific start condition is satisfied (for example, in the bonus game state or the normal game state, a winning lottery for the notification game state is won). That is, the notification gaming state start means 221 performs not only control for shifting the gaming state to the notification gaming state but also control for determining whether to shift to the notification gaming state. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 93 that executes the process (see S43 and S52 in FIG. 12) for drawing the transition to the notification game state and drawing the transition to the notification game state if winning is configured as the notification game state start means 221. To do.

  In the present embodiment, whether or not to shift to the notification game state is determined based on the lottery state changed by the lottery state changing unit 226 and the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining unit 204. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be determined whether or not to shift to the notification gaming state based on the setting value set by the setting value changing unit 209. In this case, the higher the set value, the easier it may be determined to shift to the notification gaming state, or the higher the setting value, the more specific internal winning combination (for example, it is easier to determine the transition to the notification gaming state). The winning probability of the special small combination 1 and special small combination 2) may be increased. Furthermore, when this specific internal winning combination is won, it may be determined that a transition to the notification game state is surely made. That is, you may make it set the decisive combination which decides to transfer to a notification game state.

  Further, when the bonus game state or the notification game state has not been entered for a predetermined number of times (for example, “1000” times) after the bonus game state ends or after the notification game state ends (so-called, It may be determined to shift to the notification gaming state by activating the ceiling function. In this case, the predetermined number of games may be changed according to the lottery state changed by the lottery state changing means 226. For example, in the first lottery state (for example, the low mode), “500” or “1000” is more easily determined as the predetermined number of games than “100” or “200”. In the state (for example, the high mode), “100” or “200” may be more easily determined as the predetermined number of games than “500” or “1000”.

<Notification game state interruption means>
The notifying gaming state interrupting means 222 is a bonus when the notifying gaming state is started by the notifying gaming state starting means 221 and the special gaming state control means 215 shifts to the special gaming state, that is, in the notifying gaming state. When the bonus game combination is established and the bonus game state is entered, the notification game state being executed is interrupted, and the notification game state is resumed based on the end of the bonus game state. . In the present embodiment, the main CPU 93 that executes a process (see S82 and S85 in FIG. 14) related to interruption / resumption of the notification game state constitutes notification game state interruption means 222.

  In this embodiment, in the bonus game state, the push order small combinations 1 to 6 are not won. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the push order small combinations 1 to 6 are also won in the bonus game state. May be. In this case, in the bonus gaming state shifted from the notification gaming state, the stop operation procedure advantageous to the player who becomes the correct answer in the push order during the bonus gaming state is notified, and the bonus gaming state shifted from the normal gaming state is set. In this case, the stop operation procedure that is advantageous for the player who makes the correct push in the bonus game state may not be notified. That is, when the notification game state is executed across the bonus game state, the notification game state interruption means 222 may not be provided.

<Notification gaming state normal termination means>
The notification game state normal end means 223 ends the notification game state when the normal end condition of the notification game state is satisfied. In the present embodiment, as an example of a normal end condition, a game corresponding to the number of times that the notification game state is set at the time of transition (or addition) of the notification game state has been performed (that is, in the notification game state). The notification gaming state is terminated based on the fact that the number of times of continuation has become 0). In the present embodiment, the main CPU 93 that executes the process of terminating the notification game state (see S49 in FIG. 12) based on the fact that the normal termination condition of the notification game state is satisfied, Configure.

  Note that the normal termination condition of the notification game state is not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate. For example, in the notification game state, when the push order smalls 1 to 6 are won, the number of times that the stop operation procedure advantageous to the player who becomes the correct push order is notified (number of notifications) is the transition of the notification game state. Is set at the time (or at the time of addition), and the notification gaming state may be terminated based on the notification for the number of notifications, and when the push order replays 1 to 6 are won, The number of times of notification of a stop operation procedure that is advantageous to the player in the correct pushing order (number of times of notification) is set at the time of transition to the notification game state (or at the time of addition), and notification for the number of notifications is performed. Based on this, the notification game state may be terminated. Similarly to the regulation end condition, the difference number of medals (for example, “200”) in the notification game state is set at the time of transition to the notification game state (or at the time of addition), and the medals are paid out for the difference number. The notification gaming state may be terminated based on the fact that is performed.

<Notification gaming state regulation ending means>
The notification game state restriction ending unit 224 ends the notification game state when the restriction end condition for the notification game state is satisfied. In this embodiment, as an example of the regulation end condition, the notification gaming state is ended based on the fact that the number of gaming media counted by the gaming media count counting unit 212 has reached a predetermined value (for example, “3000” or more). It is like that. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 93 that executes the process of terminating the notification gaming state (see S69 in FIG. 13) based on the establishment of the regulation termination condition of the notification gaming state constitutes the notification gaming state regulation ending means 224. To do.

  In the present embodiment, the end of the notification game state restriction by the notification game state restriction end means 224 is also performed while the notification game state is interrupted (that is, during the bonus game state). However, the present invention is not limited to this. During the interruption of the notification game state, the restriction of the notification game state may not be performed, or when the notification game state is resumed (for example, S82 in FIG. 14), It may be determined whether or not the restriction end condition is satisfied, and when it is determined that the restriction end condition is satisfied, the restriction of the notification gaming state may be performed.

  Further, in this embodiment, the notification game state normal end means 223 that ends the notification game state when the normal end condition is satisfied, and the notification game state restriction end that ends the notification game state when the restriction end condition is satisfied. Although the means 224 is provided, only the notification gaming state restriction ending means 224 may be provided.

  Specifically, whether or not the notification gaming state restriction ending means 224 ends the notification gaming state every time the number of gaming media counted by the gaming medium count counting means 212 reaches a specific value (for example, “500”). If it is determined by lottery and it is determined to end the notification gaming state, the same processing at the end of the regulation (for example, S62, S63, S66, S68 and S69 in FIG. 13) is executed, The notification game state is terminated. In addition, when the number of game media counted by the game media count counting means 212 becomes a predetermined value (for example, “3000”) that is a multiple of a specific value (for example, “500”), the notification gaming state is always changed. Decide to end.

  In this case, the notification game state restriction ending unit 224 may determine whether or not to end the notification game state using a notification game state end lottery table (not shown). In the notification game state end lottery table, for example, when the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means 212 becomes “500” or more, it is decided to end the notification game state with a probability of 16384/65536. Then, it is determined not to end (continue) the notification gaming state with a probability of 49512/65536. Further, for example, when the number of game media counted by the game media number counting means 212 is “1000” or more, it is decided to end the notification game state with a probability of 16384/65536, and a probability of 49512/65536 To decide not to end (continue) the notification gaming state.

  Further, for example, when the number of game media counted by the game media number counting means 212 is “1500” or more, it is decided to end the notification game state with a probability of 32768/65536, and the probability of 32768/32768 To decide not to end (continue) the notification gaming state. Further, for example, when the number of game media counted by the game media number counting means 212 becomes “2000” or more, it is decided to end the notification gaming state with a probability of 32768/65536, and the probability of 32768/65536 To decide not to end (continue) the notification gaming state. Also, for example, when the number of game media counted by the game media number counting means 212 is equal to or greater than “2500”, it is decided to end the notification game state with a probability of 49512/65536, and with a probability of 16384 / It is determined not to end (continue) the notification game state.

  For example, when the number of game media counted by the game media number counting means 212 is equal to or greater than “3000”, it is determined to end the notification game state with a probability of 65536/65536. In addition, the values of these lottery values, specific values, and predetermined values are not limited to these, and can be set as appropriate.

  Further, the game medium number counting means 212 may further have a function as a game number counting means (for example, the game number counting means 212) for counting the number of games in the advantageous section. In this case, for example, the number of games “250” in the advantageous section may be set as the specific value, and “1500” may be set as the predetermined value. In other words, every time the number of games in the advantageous section reaches “250”, the notification game state regulation ending means 224 determines whether or not to end the notification game state by lottery, and the number of games in the advantageous section is “250”. When the multiple is “1500”, it may be determined that the notification gaming state is to be ended. In particular, in the pachislot machine 1, when the theoretical value of the number of increased medals per game in the advantageous section is set to two, it is determined whether or not to end the notification gaming state depending on the number of games in the advantageous section. In this case, the notifying gaming state restriction ending means 224 will act as in the case of determining whether or not to end the notifying gaming state depending on the number of game media to be counted.

  However, based on the fact that the number of game media counted by the game media number counting means 212 has reached a predetermined value (for example, “3000” or more), it always reaches the predetermined value without leaving the notification gaming state. The end lottery of the notification game state up to may be performed each time the number of games in the advantageous section reaches a specific value (for example, “250”).

<Notification game state continuation means>
The notifying gaming state continuation means 225 starts the notifying gaming state by the notifying gaming state starting means 221 and before the normal ending condition of the notifying gaming state is satisfied by the notifying gaming state normal ending means 223, a predetermined continuation condition (addition) Based on the establishment of the (condition), the notification game state is continued (added). In the present embodiment, as an example of the predetermined continuation condition, the winning lottery in the notification game state is won (that is, the continuation number of the notification game state is determined to be added by the addition lottery, and the continuation number according to the determination result) Is added)), it is determined to continue the notification gaming state. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 93 that executes the process of continuing the notification game state (see S42 and S46 in FIG. 12) based on the establishment of the predetermined continuation condition for the notification game state is the notification game state continuation means 225. Configure.

  The predetermined continuation condition for the notification game state is not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate. For example, in the notification game state, a predetermined extra bonus is always made based on winning a specific internal winning combination (for example, bonus, special small combination 1 or special small combination 2) (for example, “ 30 ”) may be determined.

  Further, the mode of continuing the notification game state is not limited to the mode of adding the number of continuations. For example, when the notification game state is managed by setting the number of continuations “100” (initial value) as one set, the notification game state continuation means 225 may determine how many sets of this set are added. .

  Further, in this case, a lottery for determining whether or not to start the notification gaming state (that is, a lottery for transition to the notification gaming state by the notification game state starting means 221) and a lottery for determining whether or not to continue the notification gaming state (that is, The informing game state continuation lottery 225 by the informing game state continuation means 225 may be executed as a common lottery (initial winning / add-on common lottery). Further, in this case, one or more elements of the lottery state changed by the lottery state changing unit 226, the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining unit 204, and the setting value set by the setting value changing unit 209 Based on the above, a common lottery may be executed for the first win / addition.

  In this case, in the normal gaming state (including the bonus gaming state shifted from the normal gaming state), the probability of winning the first win / add-on common lottery and the notification gaming state (including the bonus gaming state shifted from the notification gaming state) The probability of winning in the common lottery may be different from the first hit / addition. Specifically, the normal game state (including the bonus game state shifted from the normal game state) wins the first win / add-on common lottery than the notification game state (including the bonus game state shifted from the notification game state). By increasing the probability of playing, for example, even when the notification gaming state is terminated by the notification gaming state regulation ending means 224, it is possible to give a sense of expectation of the subsequent transition to the notification gaming state. It is possible to prevent the interest from deteriorating. On the other hand, the probability of winning the first win / add-on common lottery in the notification game state (including the bonus game state shifted from the notification game state) than in the normal game state (including the bonus game state shifted from the normal game state) By making it high, for example, once the game state is shifted to the notification game state, it is possible to give a sense of expectation of continuing the notification game state, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

<Lottery state change means>
The lottery state changing means 226 determines the lottery regarding the notification game state based on the fact that a predetermined change condition of the lottery state is satisfied (for example, winning the lottery state transition lottery in the normal game state or the notification game state). The lottery state that determines the degree of advantage is changed. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 93 that executes the process of changing the lottery state (see S50 and S51 in FIG. 12) based on the fact that the predetermined fluctuation condition of the lottery state is satisfied constitutes the lottery state changing unit 226. .

  Further, as described above, the lottery state changing unit 226 determines that the lottery state is based on the setting value being changed by the setting value changing unit 209 and the notification game state being ended by the notification game state regulation ending unit 224. Is initialized. Further, the lottery state changing unit 226 sets the lottery state again (by lottery) based on the end of the notification game state by the notification game state normal end unit 223. In this case, the lottery state may be initialized as described above. Further, the lottery state changing unit 226 may set the lottery state again (by lottery) based on the completion of the special game state by the special game state control unit 215. In this case, the lottery state may be initialized in the same manner as described above.

  In the present embodiment, each “mode” is described as an example of the lottery state, but is not limited thereto. For example, a plurality of “gaming states” with different degrees of advantage of the lottery regarding the notification game state may be set. Specifically, the first normal gaming state with a low degree of advantage of the lottery regarding the notification gaming state and the second normal gaming state with a high degree of advantage of the lottery regarding the notification gaming state are set, and the notification gaming state A first notification gaming state with a low degree of advantage of the lottery regarding and a second notification gaming state with a high degree of advantage of the lottery regarding the notification game state may be set.

<Compensation measures at the end of regulation>
Completion means 227 at the end of regulation should be originally obtained in order to prevent the player's interest from deteriorating when the notification game state is terminated by the notification game state restriction termination means 224. Make it possible to make up for profits instead of profit Hereinafter, the first to fourth modes will be described as an example of the restriction completion time compensation means 227.

(First mode of compensation means at the end of regulation)
The first mode of the restriction completion time compensation means 227 stores the remaining number if the number of continuations in the notification game state is left when the notification game state is ended by the notification game state restriction end means 224. (Stock), and when the notification gaming state is started again by the notification gaming state starting means 221, the remaining number stored is added (added) to the initial value of the number of times of the notification gaming state (that is, added). By adding the remaining number of continuations when the notification game state is ended to the restriction in the next notification game state), compensation at the end of the restriction is performed.

  In the present embodiment, since the number of notification game state continuations may be added by the notification game state continuation means 225, when the notification game state is terminated, the remaining number of notification game states continues. There is. In this case, as a general rule, the number of continuations of the notification game state is initialized (cleared to 0) (see S69 in FIG. 13), and this remaining number becomes useless. Therefore, in the first mode of the compensation end time compensation means 227, the remaining number can be carried over to the next notification game state.

  Specifically, in step S69 of the regulation termination related process shown in FIG. 13, it is determined whether or not there is a remaining number in the number of continuations of the notification gaming state, and when it is determined that there is a remaining number, The number of continuations is stored. Then, in step S87 of the game end time notification game-related process shown in FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not there is a stored continuation number. Add the number of times to the initial value. The main CPU 93 capable of executing such processing constitutes the restriction end compensation means 227 according to the first aspect.

  In addition, when the notification gaming state is terminated, it is not only determined whether there is a remaining number of notification game state continuations, but by making other determinations, the remaining number of notification game state continuations is determined. You may make it determine whether a number is stored. In other words, another condition may be defined in which the remaining number of continuations of the notification gaming state is stored.

  Other conditions for storing the remaining number of notification game state continuations include, for example, the remaining number of notification game state continuations when a restriction is ended for the notification game state (for example, “100”). If it is above, the remaining number may be stored, and if it is less than the predetermined number, the remaining number may not be stored. Further, for example, in the remaining number of continuations of the notification gaming state, the remaining number may be stored with a predetermined number (for example, “100”) as one unit. Specifically, if the remaining number of continuations is “120”, “100” that is one unit is stored, and if the remaining number of continuations is “240”, “200” that is two units is stored. You may store.

  Further, for example, immediately before the notification gaming state is terminated (for example, when the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting unit 212 is “2900” or more), the notification gaming state continuation unit 225 notifies the gaming state. When the notification game state ends the regulation without using the added continuation number, the number of continuations of the added notification game state may be stored.

(Second mode of compensation means at the end of regulation)
The second mode of the restriction completion time compensation means 227 is counted in the bonus game state in the advantageous section by the game medium number counting means 212 when the notification game state is restricted by the notification game state restriction end means 224. Depending on the number of game media and the breakdown of the number of game media counted in the notification game state in the advantageous section, the lottery state in the normal game state after the end of the regulation is changed to compensate for the end of the regulation. It is.

  In this embodiment, since the lottery state is initialized (shifted to “low mode”) in principle when the notification gaming state is terminated (see S63 in FIG. 13), the normal gaming state after the termination of the regulation. In this case, the expectation of the transition to the notification game state is low. Therefore, in the second mode of the restriction end compensation means 227, the lottery state after the end of the restriction is obtained as a medal payout state until the restriction ends (that is, the medal acquired in the bonus game state and the notification game state). It is possible to change according to the medal breakdown).

  Specifically, the game medium number counting means 212 can individually count the number of game media counted in the bonus game state in the advantageous section and the number of game media counted in the notification game state in the advantageous section. In the step S69 (or step S62) of the restriction termination related process shown in FIG. 13, the number of game media counted in the bonus game state in the advantageous section is greater than the number of game media counted in the notification game state in the advantageous section. It is determined whether or not there are more (that is, there were more medals acquired in the bonus game state). If it is determined that there are more medals acquired in the bonus game state, “high mode” is set as the lottery state, and if it is determined that there are fewer medals acquired in the bonus game state, the lottery state is set. Set “Low Mode”. The main CPU 93 capable of executing such processing constitutes the restriction end compensation means 227 according to the second mode.

  Note that in the second mode of the regulation end time compensation means 227, the lottery state after the regulation may be determined using a lottery state lottery table (not shown). In this lottery state lottery table, for example, when the number of medals acquired in the bonus game state is less than 1000, “high mode” is set with a probability of 16384/65536, and when it is 1000 or more and less than 2000, 32768 / The “high mode” is set with a probability of 65536, and the “high mode” is set with a probability of 49512/65536 in the case of 2000 sheets or more. That is, the lottery state after the end of the regulation may be determined based on the range of the number of medals acquired in the bonus game state and the lottery value.

  Here, in the present embodiment, for example, when the setting value set by the setting value changing unit 209 is higher, the probability of winning a bonus is set higher, so that the number of medals acquired in the bonus gaming state is greater. Therefore, if the lottery state after the end of regulation is set to “high mode”, it is possible to suggest the possibility that the set value is high. In addition, for example, when the setting value set by the setting value changing unit 209 is higher, the probability of winning the lottery for transition to the notification game state or the continuous lottery of the notification game state is set higher. Since the number of acquired medals increases, even if the lottery state after the end of regulation is set to “low mode”, it is possible to suggest the possibility that the set value is high.

(Third aspect of compensation means at the end of regulation)
According to a third mode of the restriction end compensation means 227, when the notification gaming state is ended by the notification gaming state restriction end means 224, the lottery in the normal gaming state after the restriction ends according to the number of games in the advantageous section. By changing the state, we will make up for compensation at the end of the regulation.

  In this embodiment, since the lottery state is initialized (shifted to “low mode”) in principle when the notification gaming state is terminated (see S63 in FIG. 13), the normal gaming state after the termination of the regulation. In this case, the expectation of the transition to the notification game state is low. Also, because of this, the notification game state is extended without performing the stop operation according to the stop operation procedure that the player has intentionally notified, and the notification game state regulation ending means 224 is not normally exhibited. There will also be cases. Therefore, in the third mode of the restriction end compensation means 227, it is possible to change the lottery state after the restriction ends according to the number of games until the restriction ends in the advantageous section.

  Specifically, in step S69 of the restriction end related process shown in FIG. 13, it is determined whether or not the number of games until the restriction end in the advantageous section is less than a predetermined number (for example, “1000” times). When it is determined that the number is less than the predetermined number, “high mode” is set as the lottery state, and when it is determined that the number is the predetermined number or more, “low mode” is set as the lottery state. The main CPU 93 capable of executing such processing constitutes the restriction end compensation means 227 according to the third aspect.

  In the third mode of the regulation end time compensation means 227, the lottery status after the regulation may be determined using a lottery status lottery table (not shown). In this lottery state lottery table, for example, when the number of games until the end of regulation in the advantageous section is 1500 times or more, “high mode” is set with a probability of 16384/65536, and 1000 times or more and less than 1500 times In addition, “high mode” is set with a probability of 32768/65536, and “high mode” is set with a probability of 49512/65536 in the case of less than 1000 times. In other words, the lottery state after the end of the restriction may be determined based on the range of the number of games until the end of the restriction in the advantageous section and the lottery value.

  Here, in the present embodiment, for example, the theoretical value (expected value) of the number of medals per game in the bonus game state is set to 13, and the theory of the number of medals increased per game in the notification game state. When the value (expected value) is set to two, the number of games until the end of the regulation in the advantageous section is smaller when the medals are increased according to the bonus game state. Therefore, even if the number of times that the notification game state continues is sufficiently remaining, even if the notification game state continues to shift to the bonus game state (bonus is extended) and the notification game state ends, It is possible to prevent the interest from deteriorating. Also, if the probability of winning a bonus is set higher as the setting value set by the setting value changing means 209 is higher, the number of games until the end of the restriction in the advantageous section is reduced, so the restriction ends. If the subsequent lottery state is set to “high mode”, the possibility that the set value is high can be suggested.

(Fourth aspect of the compensation means at the end of regulation)
The fourth mode of the regulation end compensation means 227 is that a specific lottery condition is established in an advantageous section (for example, a specific internal winning combination (for example, bonus, special small combination 1 or special small combination 2) is won. The number of points is drawn in accordance with the lottery result, the number of points is accumulated and stored according to the lottery result, and the stored points when the notification gaming state is restricted by the notification gaming state restriction ending means 224 According to the number, the lottery state in the normal gaming state after the end of the regulation is changed to compensate for the end of the regulation.

  In this embodiment, since the lottery state is initialized (shifted to “low mode”) in principle when the notification gaming state is terminated (see S63 in FIG. 13), the normal gaming state after the termination of the regulation. In this case, the expectation of the transition to the notification game state is low. Therefore, in the fourth mode of the restriction end compensation means 227, the number of points is drawn in the advantageous section, the number of points is accumulated according to the lottery result, and the lottery state after the end of the restriction is stored. It can be changed according to the number of points.

  Specifically, in step S42 and step S46 of the game start notification game-related process shown in FIG. 12, if a specific internal winning combination is won, the number of points is drawn, and the number of points is determined according to the lottery result. Is accumulated and memorized. Further, in step S69 of the regulation end related process shown in FIG. 13, it is determined whether or not the stored number of points is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (eg, “10” points). When it is determined that the number is greater than or equal to the predetermined number, “high mode” is set as the lottery state, and when it is determined that the number is less than the predetermined number, “low mode” is set as the lottery state. The main CPU 93 capable of executing such processing constitutes the restriction end compensation means 227 according to the fourth aspect.

  In the fourth mode of the regulation end time compensation means 227, the number of points to be given may be determined using a point number lottery table (not shown). In this point number lottery table, for example, when a specific internal winning combination is won, the point number “0” is determined with the probability of 16384/65536, the point number “1” is determined with the probability of 16384/65536, The point number “2” is determined with a probability of 16384/65536, and the point number “2” is determined with a probability of 16384/65536. However, the point number lottery table may always be determined so that the number of points is “1” or more.

  Moreover, in the 4th aspect of the compensation end time compensation means 227, you may make it determine the lottery state after completion | finish of regulation using a lottery state lottery table (not shown). In this lottery state lottery table, for example, when the number of stored points is less than 5 points, “high mode” is set with a probability of 16384/65536, and when the number is 5 points or more and less than 10 points, 32768/65536 The “high mode” is set with the probability of 49, and the “high mode” is set with the probability of 49512/65536 in the case of 10 points or more. That is, the lottery state after the end of the regulation may be determined based on the range of the number of points stored in the advantageous section and the lottery value.

  Further, the specific continuation condition for drawing the number of points is not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate. For example, in the notification game state, when any of the push order small roles 1 to 6 is won, the player stops the push order correct answer without notifying the stop operation procedure that makes the push order correct with a predetermined probability. When the stop operation is performed in the operation procedure, the number of points of “1” or more may be determined.

<Adjustment means before the end of regulation>
The pre-regulation adjustment means 228 prevents the player's interest from deteriorating when the notification gaming state is scheduled to be terminated by the notification gaming state restriction termination means 224, or In order to allow the player to select to some extent the time when the regulation ends, the adjustment is made possible before the regulation ends. Hereinafter, the first aspect and the second aspect will be described as an example of the pre-regulation adjustment means 228.

(First mode of adjustment means before regulation end)
The first mode of the pre-regulation adjusting means 228 is that the informing operation is started from a predetermined time before the regulation ends when the notification gaming state is scheduled to be terminated by the notification gaming state regulation ending means 224. By changing the inserted number detected by the detecting means 201, the contents of the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means 204 and the content of the profit given by the profit granting means 208 are changed, and the regulation ends. It is intended to make adjustments before the end of the regulation so that the time is more advantageous for the player.

  In the present embodiment, when three medals are inserted in the general gaming state, it is possible to detect the start operation by the start operation detecting unit 202, and when the start operation is performed, the internal winning combination determining unit 204 is shown in FIG. The internal winning combination is determined using the internal lottery table shown in FIG. In other words, as long as the game state is the normal game state, the winning probability of each small role and bonus combination other than the replay role is constant regardless of whether the game state is the normal game state or the notification game state.

  Therefore, for example, if the bonus game state can be elected and transferred to the bonus game state immediately before the regulation of the notification game state is terminated, the bonus game state will be determined regardless of whether or not the stop operation procedure is notified. Since the medal is in an increasing state, even if the regulation is terminated in the bonus game state, the advantageous section can be terminated upon receiving a medal payout greatly exceeding a predetermined value (for example, “3000”). If the bonus game state cannot be achieved without winning a winning combination, the advantageous section cannot be terminated upon receiving a payout of medals that greatly exceeds a predetermined value (for example, “3000”).

  Therefore, in the first mode of the pre-regulation adjustment means 228, not only three medals but also two medals can be inserted in the general gaming state, and when two medals are inserted in the notification gaming state, Although it is difficult to receive profits from the notification game state, it is possible to expect to win the bonus combination, and it is possible to win the bonus combination and enter the bonus game state immediately before the restriction of the notification game state It is possible to increase.

  Specifically, when two medals are inserted in the general gaming state, if one of the push order small roles 1 to 6 is won, the push order correct answer 1 is different from that shown in FIG. Even if the stop operation is performed in either of the correct answer 2 and the pushing order, two medals (or even one medal) may be used when the combination of the normal small combination symbol or the special small combination symbol is established. An internal winner will be determined so that (good) will be paid out. That is, even if the stop operation is performed with the correct answer in the pressing order, the medals are prevented from increasing. On the other hand, when one of the normal small combination, special small combination 1 and special small combination 2 is won, an internal winning combination is determined so that medals as shown in FIG. 10 are paid out. That is, even when two medals are inserted in the notification game state, the number of medals may be increased to prevent the notification game state from being unnecessarily prolonged.

  Note that the winning probability (lottery value) of each replay combination when two medals are inserted in the general gaming state is the winning probability as shown in FIG. A winning probability may be determined. Further, the winning probability (lottery value) of each small role when two medals are inserted in the general gaming state is the winning probability as shown in FIG. A winning probability may be determined. In particular, with regard to the normal small role, special small role 1 and special small role 2, if the winning probability is lower than the winning probability shown in FIG. 10, two medals are intentionally inserted in the normal gaming state. It is possible to suppress the act of a player who receives a payout or receives a lottery for transition to the notification gaming state.

  Further, the winning probability (lottery value) of the bonus combination when two medals are inserted in the general gaming state is a winning probability lower than the winning probability shown in FIG. For example, the lottery value of the single bonus with the winning number 20 is set to “128”. As a result, when two medals are inserted in the notification gaming state, it can be expected to win the bonus combination, and in the normal gaming state, two medals are intentionally inserted and the bonus is won. It is possible to suppress a player's action to be caused. In this way, the main CPU 93 that constitutes the internal winning combination (internal lottery table) and that can execute such processing constitutes the pre-regulation adjustment means 228 according to the first aspect.

  In the first aspect of the pre-regulation adjustment means 228, adjustment of the notification game state before the restriction end by the notification game state restriction end means 224 is described. The same adjustment is possible even before the normal end of the notification gaming state by H.223.

(Second mode of adjustment means before regulation end)
The second mode of the regulation end pre-regulation means 228 is a stop operation from a predetermined time before the regulation ends when the notification gaming state is scheduled to be terminated by the notification gaming state regulation termination means 224. A specific stop different from the predetermined stop operation procedure (for example, push order correct answer 1) when winning an internal winning combination (for example, push order small combination 1 to 6) whose profits given by the procedure of The stop operation is performed in the operation procedure (for example, correct push order 2), so that the content of the profit given by the profit granting means 208 is changed, and the time when the regulation is finished becomes more advantageous for the player. It is intended to make adjustments before the regulation ends.

  In the present embodiment, in the notification game state, when one of the push order small roles 1 to 6 is won, in principle, the stop operation procedure for the push order correct answer 1 is notified, and the notified stop operation procedure is performed. As a result of the stop operation being performed according to the above, a payout number (9) of medals larger than the inserted number (3) is paid out. Further, in this embodiment, when any of the push order small combinations 1 to 6 is won, unlike the push order correct answer 1, the stop operation is performed with the push order correct answer 2 which is the reverse order of the push order correct answer 1. Accordingly, medals having a payout number (three, which may be less than three unless a descending symbol is displayed) are paid out. That is, it is possible to adjust the notification game state so that the regulation is not terminated without increasing the number of game media counted by the game media number counting means 212.

  Therefore, for example, immediately before the notification gaming state is terminated, if a bonus combination can be won and the bonus gaming state can be entered while performing a stop operation so as not to terminate the regulation gaming state, Since the bonus game state is a state where medals increase regardless of whether or not the stop operation procedure is notified, even if the regulation is terminated in the bonus game state, medals greatly exceeding a predetermined value (for example, “3000”). Upon receiving the payout, the advantageous section can be terminated.

  Further, in the present embodiment, during the bonus game state shifted from the notification game state, it is not determined whether or not to start the notification game state anew (or whether to start the notification game state). In the bonus gaming state shifted from the normal gaming state, a lottery for determining whether or not to start the notification gaming state is performed (or whether to start the notification gaming state is determined). The probability that it will be increased). However, even in the bonus gaming state that has shifted from the notification gaming state, if the notification gaming state (suspended) is terminated during this bonus gaming state, during the bonus gaming state after the termination of regulation, The same lottery as in the bonus game state shifted from the normal game state is performed.

  In the second mode of the pre-regulation adjustment means 228, in place of or in addition to the lottery as described above, when the bonus gaming state transitioned from the notification gaming state has ended and in the bonus gaming state transitioned from the notification gaming state. Then, when the bonus gaming state is terminated when the regulation of the informing gaming state (suspended) is ended during the bonus gaming state, a lottery (decision) regarding the informing gaming state is performed, so that the informing gaming state is Immediately before the end of the regulation, winning the bonus combination and shifting to the bonus gaming state, and adjusting so that the notification gaming state is terminated during the bonus gaming state, the possibility of receiving a more advantageous lottery It is possible to increase.

  Note that the lottery (determination) regarding the notification game state in the second mode of the pre-regulation adjustment means 228 directly determines whether or not to start the notification game state when the bonus game state ends. It may be a lottery for determination, or a lottery for changing the lottery state by the lottery state changing means 226. In the present embodiment, when the notification gaming state is terminated, in principle, the lottery state is initialized (shifted to “low mode”) (see S63 in FIG. 13), so that the bonus gaming state is terminated. Sometimes, if there is a case where the lottery state fluctuates (shifts to “high mode”), it is possible to give a sense of expectation of transition to the notification game state in the subsequent game.

  Specifically, when it is determined in step S81 of the notifying game related process shown in FIG. 14 that the notifying gaming state is not interrupted, the lottery (determination) regarding the notifying gaming state described above is executed. And, for example, it is a lottery for directly determining whether or not the lottery (determination) related to the notification game newly starts the notification game state, and it is determined to newly start the notification game state as a lottery result. In that case, the processes of step S87 and step S88 are executed. Further, for example, when the lottery (determination) related to the notification game is a lottery for changing the lottery state by the lottery state changing means 226, the mode is shifted to the high mode with a predetermined probability (for example, the probability of 16384/65536). If it is determined whether or not to shift to the high mode, the lottery state in the normal gaming state after the bonus gaming state ends is set to the high mode. The main CPU 93 capable of executing such processing constitutes the pre-regulation adjustment means 228 according to the second aspect.

  In the second mode of the pre-regulation end adjustment means 228, the adjustment before the end of regulation of the notification game state by the notification game state restriction end means 224 has been described. The same adjustment is possible even before the normal end of the notification gaming state by H.223.

<Regulation end selection means>
The restriction end selection means 229 enables the player to end the notification gaming state at an arbitrary timing even before the notification gaming state restriction end means 224 ends the restriction of the notification gaming state. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 93 that executes a process of terminating the notification gaming state (see FIG. 13) based on the above-described restriction end selection operation constitutes the restriction end selection means 229.

  Specifically, the restriction end selection means 229 initializes the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means 212 based on the fact that the restriction end selection operation has been performed as described above (0 clear). ) To initialize the lottery state and end the notification game state. Here, when these processes are performed by the restriction end selection operation, it is considered that there is no merit for the player. However, for example, if a player who can play a game only for a short time is given many continuation times of the notification game state, quitting the game as it is will cause a sense of loss, If a new player continues the game, the game store side will suffer a disadvantage. In addition, for example, when a player who can play a game for a long time tries to play a game, if the number of game media has already been counted by the game media number counting means 212, the player slowly plays a game. You may not be able to enjoy it. According to the restriction end selection means 229, these points can be corrected.

  In addition, when the notification game state is ended by the restriction end selection means 229, the same processing as when the setting is changed is performed so that the lottery state is changed with a predetermined probability (shifted to the high mode), When the notification game state is normally ended by the notification game state normal end 223, the lottery state may be changed (shifted to the high mode) with a specific probability different from the predetermined probability. In this case, the normal game state after the end may be advantageous when the notification game state is ended due to the end of the regulation, or the normal game state after the end when the notification game state is ended due to the normal end. Since the gaming state may be advantageous, the state after the end of the notification gaming state can be changed by an arbitrary operation by the player.

<Control end stage control means>
The regulation end stage control means 230 makes it possible to set in stages the number of game media for which the notice gaming state is restricted by the notice gaming state restriction termination means 224. That is, the predetermined value in the game medium number counting means 212 is set stepwise.

  In the present embodiment, the number of game media whose notification game state is to be restricted is a predetermined number (“3000”). In this case, the notification game state by the notification game state restriction ending means 224 is used. The end of regulation will be monotonous. Therefore, the regulation end stage control means 230 can change this stepwise.

  Specifically, when the above-described initial state transition condition is satisfied, “500” is set as an initial value of the predetermined value in the game medium number counting means 212, and in step S62 of the regulation end related process shown in FIG. Each time the number of counted game media is cleared, a predetermined value to be set is added by “500”, and “3000” is set as an upper limit. That is, control is performed so that the predetermined value in the game medium number counting means 212 is set in stages from “500” → “1000” → “1500” → “2000” → “2500” → “3000”. The main CPU 93 capable of executing such processing constitutes the regulation end stage control means 230.

  Further, according to the regulation end stage control means 230, if the regulation is ended with "500" when the notification gaming state is first terminated after the player starts the game, the pachislot machine It can be suggested that there is a high possibility that the setting has been changed in 1. In addition, if the regulation is finished with a number other than “500”, it can be suggested that there is a high possibility that the setting change is not made in the pachislot machine 1.

  It should be noted that the regulation end stage control means 230 may determine the predetermined value in the game medium number counting means 212 by lottery when the above-described transition condition of the initial state is satisfied or when the notification gaming state is terminated. Good.

<Notification control means>
The notification control unit 301 determines information (for example, production data) for executing notification based on information included in the command transmitted by the information transmission unit 213, and notifies the notification according to the determined information. Control to be executed. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 102 that executes a process (see S404 in FIG. 22) that causes the notification unit to perform notification of the procedure of the stop operation in accordance with the instruction information transmitted by the information transmission unit 213 is performed by the notification control. The means 301 is configured.

  In the present embodiment, the stop operation procedure is notified based on the fact that the instruction state information is included in the effect state command transmitted by the information transmitting unit 213. That is, the main control circuit 91 performs control related to notification of the stop operation procedure (control for determining whether or not to notify the stop operation procedure and control for determining the notification content when notification is performed). However, it is not limited to this. For example, based on the information indicating the gaming state and the information indicating the type of the internal winning combination included in the effect state command (or start command) transmitted by the information transmitting unit 213, the notification control unit 301 responds to the information. The notification content may be determined. In other words, the sub-control circuit 101 (sub CPU 102) may perform control related to notification of the stop operation procedure.

<Direction determination means>
The effect determination unit 302 includes the extracted effect random number value (sub-random number value) and information included in the command transmitted by the information transmission unit 213 (for example, gaming state, lottery state, internal winning combination, and various lottery results) Production information (for example, production data) is determined based on the information. In the present embodiment, when receiving a command transmitted by the information transmission unit 213, the sub CPU 102 that executes the process of determining the production content (see S 405 and S 406 in FIG. 22) constitutes the production determination unit 302. . When the production means is controlled by the main control circuit 91 (main CPU 93) (for example, when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are used as the production means), the main control circuit 91 (main CPU 93) produces the production determination means 302. You may make it comprise.

<Production control means>
The effect control means 303 performs control for causing the effect means to execute an effect corresponding to the effect content determined by the effect determining means 302. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 102 that executes a process (see S361, S362, FIG. 21, etc. in FIG. 18) for executing an effect by the effect means according to the determined effect content constitutes the effect control means 301. When the production means is controlled by the main control circuit 91 (main CPU 93) (for example, when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are used as the production means), the main control circuit 91 (main CPU 93) produces the production control means 303. You may make it comprise.

<Service provision means>
The service providing means 304 is requested by the player when there is a service provision request (for example, a guide menu display request) by a player's operation (for example, an operation to a selection button 331 and a determination button 332 described later). It is possible to provide various services. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 102 that executes the guide menu control process (see S395 in FIG. 21) constitutes a service providing unit 304. Hereinafter, the first to third aspects will be described as an example of the service provided by the service providing unit 304.

(First aspect of service provided by service providing means)
The first aspect of the service provided by the service providing means 304 is that the player can make the above-mentioned “restricted number initialization setting” as one of the items of the setting operation for the guide menu, that is, the player. It is possible to perform the restriction end selection operation. An example of the display screen in the first mode of the service provided by the service providing unit 304 is shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 24 (the same applies to FIGS. 25 and 26 described later), the liquid crystal display device 11 is configured so that at least a part thereof functions as a touch panel, and the player starts displaying the guide menu, Alternatively, a selection button 331 for selecting an item in the guide menu and a determination button 332 for confirming a setting operation for the item selected by the player are provided. Note that the selection button 331 and the determination button 332 may be provided on the front side of the front door 2b in the same manner as other operation means (for example, the BET button 22 and the start lever 23). In this case, each switch for detecting an operation on the selection button 331 and the determination button 332 may be connected to the sub control circuit 101 or may be connected to the main control circuit 91.

  As shown in FIG. 24, in the first aspect of the service provided by the service providing unit 304, when the guide menu “restricted number initialization” is selected by the selection button 331 and the determination button 332, the restriction end selection operation is performed. The operation method and the operation of the pachislot machine 1 when the restriction end selection operation is performed are displayed. That is, information regarding the restriction end selection operation is provided. Thereby, the player can perform the restriction end selection operation and cause the restriction end selection means 229 to end the restriction of the notification gaming state.

  In the case where the regulation end of the notification game state is controlled by the sub control circuit 101, for example, at least when the game medium number counting means 212 and the notification game state control means 216 are configured by the sub CPU 102, this guide menu In the “regulated number initialization setting”, the restriction end of the notification gaming state by the restriction end selection means 229 may be performed by operating the selection button 331 and the determination button 332.

(Second aspect of service provided by service providing means)
The second aspect of the service provided by the service providing means 304 is that the player is provided with “Confirmation of restriction end related information” as one of the items of the confirmation operation for the guide menu, that is, the player. According to the count result of the game medium number counting means 212, the number of remaining game media (reaching the number of restrictions) until the notification gaming state restriction end means 224 ends the restriction, and from the initial state (or It is possible to confirm the number of times that the notification gaming state has been restricted (number of restriction ends) by the notification gaming state restriction ending means 224 on the day when the game is being performed. An example of a display screen in the second mode of the service provided by the service providing unit 304 is shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 25, in the second aspect of the service provided by the service providing unit 304, when the guide menu “confirm restriction end related information” is selected by the selection button 331 and the determination button 332, the restriction number reaches The number of medals and the number of times the regulation ends are displayed. That is, information related to the end of regulation is provided. In the example shown in FIG. 25, it is indicated that the number of medals until the regulation number is reached is “3000 remaining” and the regulation end number is “0”. As a result, the player can check the information related to the end of regulation.

  In the second aspect of the service provided by the service providing unit 304, the guide menu “confirm restriction end related information” is selected by the player regardless of the normal game state or the notification game state. Depending on the situation, the number of medals until the regulation number is reached and the number of regulation end times are displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the notification gaming state, the guide menu “regulation end related information” Even if “Confirm” is not selected, the number of medals until reaching the regulated number may be always displayed.

  Further, the restriction end related information that can be confirmed in the second mode of service provided by the service providing unit 304 (the same applies to the third mode described later) is not limited thereto, and can be set as appropriate. For example, the number of times the restriction has been ended by the restriction end selection means 229 may be displayed, or the current restriction end stage controlled by the restriction end stage control means 230 may be displayed. Further, it may be possible to set not to display a part or all of the restriction end related information that can be confirmed in the second aspect of the service provided by the service providing unit 304 on the game store side. In this case, the setting may be made in the hall menu control process (see S393 in FIG. 21).

(Third aspect of service provided by service providing means)
The third aspect of the service provided by the service providing means 304 is to provide “service login setting” as one of the items of the setting operation for the guide menu, that is, the player, at the start of the game (halfway It is possible to identify whether or not the player is a specific player in the pachislot machine 1 and to provide various information when it is identified that the player is a specific player. It is to do. An example of a display screen in the third mode of the service provided by the service providing unit 304 is shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 26A, in the third aspect of the service provided by the service providing unit 304, when the guide menu “service login setting” is selected by the selection button 331 and the determination button 332, a predetermined setting is given. The code information 333 is displayed, and the predetermined code information 333 is read by the player's portable terminal (not shown), so that the pachislot machine 1 can identify (log in) as a specific player. It is like that. Thereby, the player can receive various information.

  Here, in the third aspect of the service provided by the service providing means 304, the liquid crystal display device 11 includes predetermined code information 333 (for example, a two-dimensional code) including specific information indicating a player's name, game history, and the like. Code, bar code, etc.) can be displayed in a manner that can be read by a player's mobile terminal (for example, a mobile phone), and predetermined code information 333 is read by the player's mobile terminal, thereby It is possible to access an external information device (not shown, for example, a server) from the machine, and it is possible to store specific information by accessing the external information device. Also, the specific information from the external information device to the portable terminal It is possible to transmit predetermined information (for example, a password) including information for restoring the image, and in the pachislot machine 1, the transmitted predetermined information is input. If may be constituted such specific information is restored. In this case, when the predetermined information is input, the specific player is identified (logged in).

  As shown in FIG. 26 (b), in the third aspect of the service provided by the service providing means 304, when logged in at the pachislot machine 1, the player's screen is displayed at the top of the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 11. Information indicating the name (for example, “Mr. ΔΔ”) and information indicating the game history (for example, “LV15”) are displayed, and the above-described restriction termination related information is constantly displayed. Yes. In the example shown in FIG. 26B, it is indicated that the number of medals until reaching the regulation number is “remaining 2900” and that the regulation end count is “1”. As a result, the player can confirm the restriction termination related information by logging in.

  In the third aspect of the service provided by the service providing means 304, the vicinity of the liquid crystal display device 11 (for example, the front side of the front door 2b, below the liquid crystal display device 11, and above the medal slot 21). ) May be provided with a small-sized liquid crystal display device, and the above-described regulation end related information may be displayed by the small-sized liquid crystal display device. That is, the first notification means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 11) and the second notification means (for example, the above-described small liquid crystal display device) are provided, the first notification means notifies the procedure of the stop operation, and the second You may make it alert | report the regulation end related information mentioned above by alerting | reporting means. In this case, information unique to the player, such as information indicating the name of the player and information indicating the game history, may be displayed by the first notification means or displayed by the second notification means. Also good.

<Regulation information notification means>
The restriction information notification means 305 notifies various information related to the end of restriction of the notification game state. In the present embodiment, based on the control result by the notification gaming state control means 216, the sub CPU 102 that executes processing for causing the notification means to execute notification of various types of information related to the end of restriction of the notification gaming state is the restriction information notification means. 305 is configured. Hereinafter, as an example of the regulation information notification unit 305, the regulation completion compensation notification unit 311 and the regulation completion adjustment notification unit 312 will be described. However, the regulation information notification unit 305 informs the end of regulation in the notification gaming state. The related information is not limited to this.

  For example, in the notification gaming state, the first notification means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 11) notifies the information indicating the procedure of the stop operation, and the second notification means (for example, the upper panel unit 10) controls the restriction information notification means. As information related to the end of the regulation of the notification game state notified by 305, the notification game state is terminated by the notification game state restriction end means 224 according to the counting result of the game medium number counting means 212. Information suggesting the number of remaining game media may be notified step by step. In other words, the notification means (the upper panel unit 10 as an example of the second notification means) different from the notification means (the liquid crystal display device 11 as an example of the first notification means) that notifies the procedure of the stop operation is constantly performed. The stage until the end of regulation may be notified.

  Specifically, for example, when the number of remaining game media until the end of the regulation is in the first range (remaining 3000 to 1501), the brightness of the upper panel unit 10 is increased as shown in the upper part of FIG. When it is in the second range (the remaining 1500 to 1), as shown in the middle part of FIG. 27, the brightness of the upper panel unit 10 is lowered (or flashes). That is, in the second notification means, the notification mode is changed stepwise according to the range of the remaining number of game media until the notification game state restriction end means 224 ends the restriction of the notification game state. Thereby, the player can perceive the remaining number of game media until the end of the regulation. When the regulation ends, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 27, the upper panel unit 10 is turned off, and the notification gaming state is ended by the notification gaming state regulation ending means 224 in the liquid crystal display device 11. Inform you. That is, when the regulation ends, the first notification means and the second notification means notify that the notification gaming state is ended.

  In addition, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 27, the upper panel unit 10 is turned off, and in the liquid crystal display device 11, the notification gaming state restriction ending means 224 notifies that the notification gaming state has been restricted. What is necessary is that the control means 210 executes the above-described lock at the end of the game for a specific time (for example, 10 seconds). As a result, it is possible to reliably notify the player that the notification gaming state has been terminated.

  In addition, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 27, when the upper panel unit 10 is turned off and the notification gaming state is notified by the notification gaming state restriction ending means 224 in the liquid crystal display device 11, In addition, notification as shown in FIGS. 28 to 31 described later may be performed. That is, the second notification means may notify that the notification gaming state has ended, and the first notification means may notify information meaningful to the player.

<Compensation notification means at the end of regulation>
Completion end compensation notifying means 311 should be originally obtained in order to prevent the player's interest from deteriorating when the notification gaming state is ended by the notification gaming state restriction ending means 224. Profits can be compensated by reporting information that is beneficial to the player in place of the profits that were present. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 102 that executes a process for causing the notifying means to notify the information useful to the player at the end of the restriction of the notification gaming state constitutes the compensation notifying means 311 at the end of the restriction. Hereinafter, the first to fourth modes will be described as an example of the restriction completion compensation notification means 311.

(First aspect of compensation completion notification means)
The first aspect of the restriction completion compensation notification means 311 is that, when the notification gaming state is ended by the notification gaming state restriction termination means 224, when the lottery state variation means 226 performs lottery in the lottery state, By notifying the lottery result, compensation at the end of the regulation is to be performed. FIG. 28 shows an example of the display screen in the first mode of the restriction completion compensation notification means 311.

  (A) of FIG. 28 shows that, in the first mode of the regulation end time compensation informing means 311, when the informing gaming state is restricted by the informing gaming state restriction ending means 224, the lottery state changing means 226 relatively It shows an example of a display screen when an advantageous lottery state (for example, high mode) is determined, and the lottery state after the end of the regulation is relatively relative to the information indicating that the notification gaming state has ended the regulation. Information indicating that it is advantageous is displayed. Thereby, useful information that it is advantageous to continue the game is notified to the player.

  On the other hand, (b) of FIG. 28 shows the relative state by the lottery state changing means 226 when the notification gaming state restriction end means 224 ends the restriction in the first mode of the restriction completion compensation notification means 311. Is an example of a display screen when a disadvantageous lottery state (for example, the low mode) is determined, and the lottery state after the end of the regulation is relative to the information indicating that the notification gaming state has ended the regulation The information indicating that it is disadvantageous is displayed. This informs the player of useful information that it is advantageous not to continue the game (stop the game).

  Note that in the first mode of the regulation end time compensation notifying means 311, the information indicating the lottery state after the regulation end as shown in FIGS. 28A and 28B is notified by the notifying gaming state normal end means 223. When the gaming state is normally ended, the notification is not notified, and the notification content at the end of the notification gaming state is more advantageous when the regulation is ended than when the notification gaming state is normally ended. I have to.

(Second Mode of Completion Completion Notification Unit)
The second aspect of the restriction end compensation notifying means 311 is that the notification game from the initial state (or on the day the game is played) when the notification gaming state is restricted by the notification gaming state restriction ending means 224. Information indicating the number of times that the notification gaming state has been restricted by the state restriction ending means 224 (number of times the restricted number has been reached) and other useful information are notified to compensate for the end of the restriction. FIG. 29 shows an example of the display screen in the second mode of the regulation end time compensation notification means 311.

  As shown in FIG. 29, in the second mode of the compensation end notification means 311, when the notification gaming state is terminated by the notification gaming state restriction termination means 224, it indicates that the notification gaming state has been regulated. Along with the information, the number of times the number of regulated sheets has been reached and a suggested setting value are displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 29, it is shown that the number of times the restricted number has been reached is “1” and the suggested setting value is “6”. Thereby, useful information will be alert | reported with respect to a player. That is, as described above, the higher the set value set by the set value changing means 209, the easier it is to enter the bonus gaming state (easily win the bonus) or the easier it is to enter the notification gaming state (or the notification gaming state). Since it is highly likely that the notification gaming state is terminated by the notification gaming state restriction ending means 224, the number of times the restricted number is reached is useful information for the player. Furthermore, if the setting value is also suggested, it can be estimated more accurately that the setting value advantageous to the player is set. Therefore, the setting value suggestion is information advantageous to the player. It becomes.

  In addition, the other useful information alert | reported in the 2nd aspect of the regulation completion time notification means 311 is not restricted to this, It can set suitably. For example, the information may directly indicate the probability of occurrence of a bonus gaming state (winning probability of winning a bonus combination), or may be information that directly indicates the probability of occurrence of a notification gaming state. Moreover, the information which shows the setting value set by the setting value change means 209 directly may be sufficient. Moreover, the information which suggests the above-mentioned predetermined game frequency from which the notification game state will be started by the notification game state start means 221 may be information indicated directly.

(Third Aspect of Completion Completion Notification Unit)
The third mode of the compensation end notification means 311 is that the notification gaming state is continued by the first mode of the regulation end compensation means 227 when the notification gaming state regulation termination means 224 ends the regulation gaming state. By notifying that the remaining number of times is stored (stocked), the compensation at the end of regulation is performed in cooperation with the compensation means 227 at the end of regulation. FIG. 30 shows an example of the display screen in the third mode of the restriction completion compensation notification means 311.

  As shown in FIG. 30, in the third mode of the restriction end time compensation notifying means 311, when the notification gaming state restriction end means 224 finishes the restriction of the notification gaming state, When the remaining number of continuations of the notification gaming state is stored (stocked) according to the aspect, that fact and the remaining number of continuations of the notification gaming state to be stored (stocked) are displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 30, it is indicated that the number of continuation times of the notification game state stored (stocked) is “300 games”. Thereby, useful information will be alert | reported with respect to a player.

  In addition, the information notified in the 3rd aspect of the regulation completion time notification means 311 is not restricted to this, It can set suitably. For example, the fact that the remaining number of notification game state continuations is stored (stocked) may be notified, but the number of continuations of the notification gaming state stored (stocked) may not be notified. In addition, the range of the number of times that the notification game state is stored (stocked) may be divided into a plurality of ranges, and the division may be notified.

(Fourth Mode of Completion Completion Notification Unit)
In the fourth mode of the restriction completion compensation means 311, the lottery state varies from the second aspect of the regulation end time compensation means 227 when the notification gaming state is terminated by the notification gaming state restriction termination means 224. By reporting this fact (or the possibility of fluctuation), the compensation at the end of regulation is performed in cooperation with the compensation means 227 at the end of regulation. FIG. 31 shows an example of the display screen in the fourth mode of the restriction completion compensation notification means 311.

  As shown in FIG. 31, in the fourth mode of the restriction end compensation notifying means 311, the medal payout status until the restriction ends when the notification gaming state restriction end means 224 ends the restriction of the notification gaming state. (In other words, a medal acquired in the bonus game state and a breakdown of medals acquired in the notification game state) are displayed. The example shown in FIG. 31 indicates that the number of medals acquired in the bonus game state is “1000” and that the number of medals acquired in the notification game state is “2000”. Here, as described above, in the second mode of the restriction end compensation means 227, the lottery state after the end of restriction varies according to the medal payout status until the restriction ends. Thereby, useful information will be alert | reported with respect to a player.

  The fourth mode of the restriction end compensation notifying means 311 is that the lottery state is more than the third mode of the restriction end time supplementing means 227 when the notification gaming state is ended by the notification gaming state restriction end means 224. You may alert | report that it fluctuates (or possibility of fluctuating). That is, in the third mode of the restriction end time compensation means 227, when the notification game state restriction end means 224 ends the restriction of the notification game state, the number of games in the advantageous section may be displayed.

  Further, the fourth aspect of the restriction end compensation notifying means 311 is that the lottery state is more than the fourth aspect of the restriction end time supplementing means 227 when the notification gaming state restriction is ended by the notification gaming state restriction ending means 224. You may alert | report that it fluctuates (or possibility of fluctuating). That is, in the fourth mode of the restriction end time compensation means 227, even when the notification gaming state is ended by the notification game state restriction end means 224, the number of points stored in the advantageous section is displayed. Good.

<Pre-regulation adjustment notification means>
The pre-regulation adjustment notification means 312 prevents the player's interest from deteriorating when the notification gaming state is scheduled to be terminated by the notification gaming state restriction termination means 224. Alternatively, in order to allow the player to select the timing when the regulation is finished to some extent, a notification is made to enable the adjustment before the regulation is finished. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 102 that executes processing for causing the notification means to execute notification for enabling the adjustment before the regulation of the notification gaming state is completed constitutes the adjustment notification means 312 before the regulation ends. Hereinafter, the first to third modes will be described as an example of the pre-regulation adjustment notification unit 312.

(First Aspect of Pre-regulation Adjustment Notification Means)
The first mode of the adjustment notification means 312 before the end of regulation is input from a predetermined time before the regulation ends when the notification gaming state is scheduled to be terminated by the notification gaming state regulation termination means 224. By playing the game by changing the inserted number detected by the operation detecting means 201, it is notified that the timing of the end of the regulation may be more advantageous for the player, and in cooperation with the pre-regulation adjustment means 228. It is intended to make adjustments before the regulation ends. FIG. 32 shows an example of a display screen in the first mode of the regulation end adjustment notification means 311.

  As shown in FIG. 32 (a), in the first mode of pre-regulation adjustment notifying means 312, at a predetermined time before the end of regulation, at least according to the counting result of the game medium number counting means 212, the notification game By changing the number of remaining game media (regulation number reached) until the notification game state is ended by the state restriction end means 224, the current remaining number of times of the notification game state, and the number of inserted games, the game is changed. If a bonus is won (and the game state is shifted to the bonus game state), it is displayed that there is a possibility that a lot of game media can be obtained (as compared to the case where the notification game state is terminated). ing. In the example shown in (a) of FIG. 32, the remaining number is “100” until the specified number is reached, the current remaining number of times in the notification gaming state is “100 (game)”, and the number of inserted games is 3 It is shown that there is a possibility that more game media can be obtained if the game is changed from two to two and a bonus is won. However, in the example shown in (a) of FIG. 32, it is further displayed that there is an expected number of approximately “300” as the expected number of winnings in the bonus (game state). In consideration of the displayed information, the player can play the game by changing the inserted number to 2 from any time. As a result, the player can make adjustments before the end of the regulation so that the time when the regulation is finished is more advantageous.

  In addition, in the first mode of the pre-regulation adjustment notification unit 312, it is possible to appropriately set a predetermined time when each piece of information is notified as shown in FIG. When the number of remaining game media until reaching the specified number is less than a specific number of game media (for example, “100”) (that is, the count result by the game media number counting means 212 is a predetermined result (“2900 If the current remaining number of times of the notification gaming state is equal to or greater than a specific number (for example, “100 times”), the information is notified. Yes. In addition, the notification of each information may be performed only once at a predetermined time, or after a predetermined number of games (for example, 1 It may be performed every game or every 10 games).

  Further, in the first mode of the adjustment notification means before regulation end 312, not only when the notification gaming state is scheduled to be terminated by the notification gaming state restriction termination means 224, but also the notification gaming state normal termination means. When the notification game state is scheduled to end normally by H.223, the time when the game is normally ended by changing the inserted number detected by the input operation detecting means 201 from a specific time May inform the player that there is a possibility that it may be more advantageous, and the adjustment before the normal end may be performed.

  In this case, as in the case of the notification at a predetermined time, if the game is played by changing the current remaining number of times of the notification game state and the number of inserted games, the bonus is won (and the game state is shifted to the bonus game state) (notification as it is It may be displayed that there is a possibility that a lot of game media can be obtained (rather than the game state is normally ended), or different information may be notified.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 32 (b), at a specific time before the normal end, at least the current remaining number of times of the notification game state and the number of inserted games are changed to play a special small role (special If winning a small role 1 or special small role 2) (and adding the number of notification game state continuations), there is a possibility that a lot of game media may be obtained (because the notification game state lasts longer). May be displayed.

  In this case, although it is possible to appropriately set a specific time when each piece of information is notified as shown in FIG. 32B, in this embodiment, the current remaining number of times of the notification gaming state is specified as an example. When the number of times is less than (for example, “50 times”), each information is notified. Further, the notification of each information may be performed only once at a specific time, or after a certain number of games (for example, 1) until the notification game state is normally ended after the specific time has elapsed. It may be performed every game or every 10 games).

(Second mode of adjustment notification means before regulation is finished)
The second mode of the pre-regulation adjustment notifying means 312 is that the notification gaming state restriction ending means 224 starts RT from a predetermined time before the regulation ends when the notification gaming state is scheduled to be terminated. By playing the game while changing the gaming state, it is notified that there is a possibility that the time when the regulation is ended may be more advantageous to the player, and adjustment before the regulation is finished is performed. FIG. 33 shows an example of the display screen in the second mode of the regulation end adjustment notification means 311.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, in the high RT gaming state (RT1), when one of the push order replays 7 to 12 is won, the stop operation is performed in the procedure of the stop operation that becomes the push order correct answer. In this case, a combination of symbols of the variable replay is displayed, and the RT gaming state control means 214 changes the RT gaming state from the high RT gaming state (RT1) based on the display of the symbol combination of the variable replay. It is possible to shift to the fixed high RT gaming state (RT3), and this fixed high RT gaming state (RT3) uses a predetermined number of games (for example, “1000” times) or a bonus. It will continue until you win.

  According to the second mode of the adjustment notification means 312 before the end of regulation, if any one of the push order replays 7 to 12 is won in the notification game state, the answer to the push order is incorrect until a predetermined time before the regulation ends. The procedure of the stop operation that will display the combination of symbols of normal replay is notified, and from the predetermined time before the end of the regulation, the procedure of the stop operation is different from the procedure of the stop operation that is incorrect push order When the stop operation is performed, it is notified that the combination of symbols of the variable replay is displayed in the correct push order. However, until the predetermined time before the end of the regulation, the procedure of the stop operation in which the combination of the symbols of the normal replay is displayed as an incorrect answer in the push order is notified. You may make it alert | report the procedure of the stop operation which will become a pushing order correct answer and the symbol combination of a variable replay will be displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 33, in the second mode of the regulation end adjustment notification means 312, when a predetermined replay combination (any one of push order replays 7 to 12) is won at a predetermined time before the end of the regulation. At least the remaining number of game media (restricted number reached) until the notification gaming state is terminated by the notification gaming state restriction ending means 224 according to the counting result of the number of gaming medium counting means 212, and the notification game If the RT game state is changed by changing the current remaining number of times of the state and the procedure of the stop operation, the bonus is won (and transferred to the bonus game state) in the RT game state after the change, ( It is displayed that there is a possibility that a larger number of game media can be obtained (as opposed to the notification game state being restricted as it is). In the example shown in FIG. 33, the remaining number of “100” is reached until the specified number is reached, the current remaining number of times of the notification game state is “1000 (game)”, and the procedure of the stop operation that is notified It is shown that if the stop operation is performed in the reverse order, it is possible to shift to RT (high RT gaming state (RT3)) that may continue until the bonus winning. However, in the example shown in FIG. 33, it is further displayed that there is an expected number of approximately “300” as the expected number of acquisitions in the bonus (game state). A player can play a game by changing the RT gaming state from an arbitrary time in consideration of the displayed information. As a result, the player can make adjustments before the end of the regulation so that the time when the regulation is finished is more advantageous.

  In addition, in the second mode of the pre-regulation adjustment notification unit 312, a predetermined time when each piece of information is notified as shown in FIG. 33 can be set as appropriate. When the number of remaining game media until reaching a specific number of game media (for example, “100”) or less (that is, the count result by the game media number counting means 212 is a predetermined result (“2900” or more)) If the current remaining continuation number of the notification game state is equal to or greater than a specific number (for example, “1000 times”), any one of push order replays 7 to 12 in the subsequent games In the case of winning, each information is notified. In addition, the notification of each information may be performed only once when one of the push order replays 7 to 12 is won first after the elapse of a predetermined time, or after the elapse of the predetermined time, It may be performed every time one of the push order replays 7 to 12 is won until the notification game state ends the regulation.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the predetermined time in the second mode of the regulation end adjustment notification unit 312 is managed by the sub CPU 102 (sub control circuit 101). Whether or not (that is, whether or not to transmit the instruction information) is controlled by the main CPU 93 (main control circuit 91), so when one of the push order replays 7 to 12 is won in the notification gaming state. In the effect state command transmitted from the main CPU 93 (main control circuit 91), the combination of the normal replay symbols is displayed regardless of whether or not the predetermined time has elapsed, and the push order is incorrect. The instruction information indicating the procedure of the stop operation to be included is included. In principle, the sub CPU 102 (sub control circuit 101) also performs the stop operation procedure accordingly. It becomes possible to perform a notification of. In this case, if the sub CPU 102 (sub control circuit 101) performs a stop operation in the reverse order of the notified stop operation procedure, as shown in FIG. It is only necessary to notify the additional information that the RT gaming state can be changed). Thereby, a predetermined time can be managed appropriately.

  However, the predetermined time in the second mode of the regulation end adjustment notification means 312 may be managed by the main CPU 93 (main control circuit 91). In this case, if any of the push order replays 7 to 12 is won in the notification game state, the push order is incorrect and the combination of the normal replay symbols is displayed until a predetermined time before the end of the regulation. An effect state command including instruction information indicating the procedure of the stop operation that is to be transmitted is transmitted to the sub CPU 102 (sub control circuit 101). An effect state command including instruction information indicating the procedure of the stop operation in which the combination is displayed may be transmitted to the sub CPU 102 (sub control circuit 101). In other words, in the second mode of the pre-regulation end adjustment notification means 312, the main CPU 93 may constitute the pre-regulation end adjustment notification means 311 regarding the notification of changing the RT gaming state.

(Third aspect of pre-regulation adjustment notification means)
The third mode of the adjustment notification means 312 before the end of regulation is paid out from a predetermined time before the regulation ends when the notification gaming state is scheduled to be terminated by the notification gaming state regulation termination means 224. By playing a game by changing the number of medals to be played, it is reported that there is a possibility that the time when the regulation is ended may be more advantageous for the player, and adjustment before the regulation is finished is performed. FIG. 34 shows an example of the display screen in the third mode of the regulation end adjustment notification means 311. Note that the pre-regulation adjustment notification unit 311 according to the third aspect may perform adjustment before the regulation end in cooperation with the pre-regulation adjustment unit 228 according to the second aspect. The adjustment before the end of restriction may be performed without cooperating with the adjustment means 228 before the end of restriction according to the second aspect.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, in the general gaming state, when one of the push order small roles 1 to 6 is won, and the stop operation is performed in the procedure of the stop operation that becomes the push order correct answer 1, Is a combination of symbols for a special small role when a combination of symbols for a normal small role is displayed, nine medals are paid out, and a stop operation is performed in the order of a stop operation with a correct push order 2. Is displayed and three medals are paid out. In this case, since the number of inserted cards in the general gaming state is three in principle, the game medium number counting unit 212 displays the combination of the symbols of the normal small role and when nine medals are paid out. Increases the number of game media to be counted, and does not increase the number of game media to be counted when a combination of symbols of special small roles is displayed and three medals are paid out. In other words, when one of the push order small combinations 1 to 6 is won and the stop operation is performed in the stop operation procedure with the push order correct answer 2, the game counted by the game medium number counting means 212 Since the number of media is maintained, it is possible to change the timing when the notification gaming state is terminated.

  In the third mode of the adjustment notification means 312 before the end of the regulation, the correct push order 1 is obtained until a predetermined time before the regulation ends when one of the push order small roles 1 to 6 is won in the notification gaming state. The procedure of the stop operation in which the combination of symbols of the normal small role will be displayed is notified, and from the predetermined time before the end of the regulation, the stop operation procedure is different from the procedure of the stop operation in which the push order is correct 1 When the stop operation is performed according to the procedure, it is notified that the combination of symbols of the special small role is displayed as the correct answer 2 in the pressing order. However, until the predetermined time before the end of the regulation, the procedure of the stop operation in which the combination of the symbols of the normal small part is displayed as the push order correct answer 1 is notified, and from the predetermined time before the end of the regulation The procedure of the stop operation in which the combination of symbols for the special small role is displayed in the correct push order 2 may be notified.

  As shown in FIG. 34, in the third mode of the regulation end adjustment notification means 312, when a predetermined small combination (any one of push order small combinations 1 to 6) is won at a predetermined time before the end of the regulation. In addition, at least according to the counting result of the game medium number counting means 212, the notification game state restriction ending means 224 notifies the remaining number of game media (reach limit number) until the notification game state is ended. If the current remaining number of game states and the number of medals to be paid out are changed by changing the procedure of the stop operation, the bonus is won (and the game state transitions to the bonus game state) before the restriction of the notification game state. ), It is displayed that there is a possibility that many game media can be obtained. In the example shown in FIG. 34, the remaining number is “100” until the specified number is reached, the current remaining number of times of the notification game state is “1000 times (game)”, and the procedure of the stop operation that is notified It is shown that the number of medals can be maintained if the stop operation is performed in the reverse order. However, in the example shown in FIG. 34, it is further displayed that there is an expected number of approximately “300” as the expected number of winnings in the bonus (game state). The player can play the game by changing the procedure of the stop operation from any timing and changing the number of medals to be paid out in consideration of the displayed information. As a result, the player can make adjustments before the end of the regulation so that the time when the regulation is finished is more advantageous.

  In addition, in the third mode of the pre-regulation adjustment notification means 312, a predetermined time when each information is notified as shown in FIG. 34 can be set as appropriate. When the number of remaining game media until reaching a specific number of game media (for example, “100”) or less (that is, the count result by the game media number counting means 212 is a predetermined result (“2900” or more)) If the current remaining number of times of the notification game state is equal to or greater than a specific number (for example, “1000 times”), any one of the push order small combinations 1 to 6 in the subsequent games When the crab is won, each information is notified. In addition, after the lapse of a predetermined time, each information is notified only once when one of the push orders 1 to 6 is elected for the first time, and the notification gaming state is terminated after the lapse of the predetermined time. Until it becomes, every time one of the push order small combinations 1 to 6 is won, if the stop operation is performed in the reverse order of the notified stop operation procedure, the number of acquired medals can be maintained. Only notification may be performed.

  Further, in the third mode of the pre-regulation adjustment notification unit 312, the predetermined time is managed by the sub CPU 102 (sub-control circuit 101) as in the second mode of the pre-regulation adjustment notification unit 312. Alternatively, it may be managed by the main CPU 93 (main control circuit 91).

  As described above, according to the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to provide at least gaming machines according to the first to seventeenth inventions described below.

[A gaming machine according to the first invention]
In the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1, the end of the notification game state is managed by the above-described regulation and also managed by the presence / absence of the number of notifications (for example, the number of navigation games). .

  However, in the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1 described above, since the end of the notification gaming state is managed under such a plurality of conditions, there is a problem that the control burden is large. Such a problem becomes conspicuous when an attempt is made to manage the notification gaming state by the main control means having a predetermined storage area capacity in order to prevent illegal acts on the sub-control means.

  The first aspect of the present invention does not increase the control burden on the main control means even when the main control means manages the notification game state in which the procedure of the stop operation advantageous to the player is notified, and It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can make a player's profit within an appropriate range.

The first invention is
Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 11) for informing the player of information A gaming machine with which
An internal winning combination determining means (for example, an internal winning combination determining means 204) for determining an internal winning combination;
Symbol variation start control means (for example, symbol variation control means 206) for starting symbol variation display by the symbol display means;
A symbol fluctuation stop control means (for example, a symbol fluctuation control means 206) for stopping the symbol fluctuation display by the symbol display means;
Based on the fact that the symbol change display by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol change stop control means, and a combination of symbols corresponding to a payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. A game medium payout means (for example, a profit granting means 208) for paying out the medium;
A notification game state control means (for example, a notification game state control means 216) for controlling to a notification game state in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified;
Main control means (e.g., main medium count means) (e.g., game medium count means 212) that counts the number of game media paid out by the game medium payout means (e.g., game medium count means 212) at least in the notification game state. A control circuit 91);
In the notification gaming state, sub-control means (for example, sub-control means) including notification control means (for example, notification control means 301) for controlling the notification means so that the advantageous stopping operation procedure is notified by the notification means. A control circuit 101),
The notification game state control means includes
A notification game state start means (for example, a notification game state start means 221) for starting the notification game state based on the establishment of a specific start condition;
Each time the number of game media counted by the game media number counting means reaches a specific value (for example, “500”), it is determined by lottery whether or not to end the notification gaming state, and the notification gaming state is ended. When it is determined that the number of game media counted by the game media number counting means has become a predetermined value (eg, “3000”) that is a multiple of the specific value, the notification game state is changed. An informing gaming state ending means for ending (for example, an informing gaming state regulation ending means 224).

Also, the first invention is
Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 11) for informing the player of information A gaming machine with which
An internal winning combination determining means (for example, an internal winning combination determining means 204) for determining an internal winning combination;
Symbol variation start control means (for example, symbol variation control means 206) for starting symbol variation display by the symbol display means;
A symbol fluctuation stop control means (for example, a symbol fluctuation control means 206) for stopping the symbol fluctuation display by the symbol display means;
Based on the fact that the symbol change display by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol change stop control means, and a combination of symbols corresponding to a payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. A game medium payout means (for example, a profit granting means 208) for paying out the medium;
A notification game state control means (for example, a notification game state control means 216) for controlling to a notification game state in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified;
Main control means (for example, main control circuit 91), including game number counting means (for example, game number counting means 212) for counting the number of games in the notification gaming state;
In the notification gaming state, sub-control means (for example, sub-control means) including notification control means (for example, notification control means 301) for controlling the notification means so that the advantageous stopping operation procedure is notified by the notification means. A control circuit 101),
The notification game state control means includes
A notification game state start means (for example, a notification game state start means 221) for starting the notification game state based on the establishment of a specific start condition;
Each time the number of games counted by the game number counting means reaches a specific value (for example, “250”), it is determined by lottery whether or not to end the notification game state, and the notification game state is ended. When the game number is determined, and when the number of games counted by the game number counting means becomes a predetermined value (for example, “1500”) that is a multiple of the specific value, the notification game for ending the notification game state A gaming machine characterized by including state ending means (for example, notification gaming state regulation ending means 224).

  In the first invention, whether or not the notification game state is ended is determined only by the result of the lottery of the notification game state, and the number of game media acquired in the notification game state is a predetermined value (eg, 3000). (Or when the number of games executed in the notification game state reaches a predetermined value (for example, 1500)), the end of the notification game state is always determined. Since there is no need for management, the control burden is not increased, and the player's profit can be within an appropriate range.

  In the first invention, since the number of executions of the notification game state can be varied within the range of the above-described predetermined value, the player's sense of expectation is higher than when the number of notifications is given in advance. Can be improved.

  In addition, in the first invention, the specification of the gaming machine can be easily changed simply by changing the lottery probability in the end lottery of the specific value and the notification gaming state. Can be improved.

  According to the first invention, even if it is a case where the main control means manages the notification game state in which the procedure of the stop operation advantageous to the player is notified, the control burden on the main control means is not increased, In addition, the player's profit can be within an appropriate range.

[A gaming machine according to the second invention]
In the gaming machine as shown in Patent Document 1 above, one set value is set by the game store side from among a plurality of set values (for example, 1 to 6), and the higher the set value is, the above-described In general, such a notification effect is easily executed, or it is easy to shift to a bonus gaming state advantageous to the player (that is, the payout rate is increased).

  That is, the information regarding the regulation of the notification effect can be meaningful information for the player as information indirectly indicating the current set value.

  In the second invention, when the player's profit is to be restricted within a proper range, it is possible to reliably notify that the player is restricted and to notify the player of information meaningful to the player. An object is to provide a game machine that can be used.

The second invention is
Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 11) for informing the player of information A gaming machine with which
A setting value setting means (for example, a setting value changing means 209) for setting one setting value among a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player;
An internal winning combination determining means (for example, an internal winning combination determining means 204) for determining an internal winning combination;
Symbol variation start control means (for example, symbol variation control means 206) for starting symbol variation display by the symbol display means;
A symbol fluctuation stop control means (for example, a symbol fluctuation control means 206) for stopping the symbol fluctuation display by the symbol display means;
Based on the fact that the symbol change display by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol change stop control means, and a combination of symbols corresponding to a payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. A game medium payout means (for example, a profit granting means 208) for paying out the medium;
A notification game state control means (for example, a notification game state control means 216) for controlling to a notification game state in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified;
Main control means (e.g., main medium count means) (e.g., game medium count means 212) that counts the number of game media paid out by the game medium payout means (e.g., game medium count means 212) at least in the notification game state. A control circuit 91);
In the notification gaming state, sub-control means (for example, sub-control means) including notification control means (for example, notification control means 301) for controlling the notification means so that the advantageous stopping operation procedure is notified by the notification means. A control circuit 101),
The notification game state control means includes
A notification game state start means (for example, a notification game state start means 221) for starting the notification game state based on the establishment of a specific start condition;
A notification game state first ending means (for example, a notification game state normal ending means 223) for ending the notification game state based on the establishment of a specific end condition;
A notification game state in which the notification game state is ended when the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means reaches a predetermined value (for example, “3000”) before the specific termination condition is satisfied. Second ending means (for example, notification gaming state regulation ending means 224),
The main control means includes
Lock control means (for example, lock control means 210) for executing a predetermined lock when the notification game state is ended by the notification game state second end means;
An external signal output control means (for example, an external signal output control means 211) for outputting a predetermined signal to the outside when the notification game state is ended by the notification game state second end means;
When the predetermined lock is executed by the lock control unit, the sub-control unit is configured to notify the game state based on the fact that the number of game media counted by the game media number counting unit has reached the predetermined value. A gaming machine further comprising special notification control means (for example, restriction information notification means 305) for controlling the notification means so that a predetermined notification indicating that the game is to be terminated is performed by the notification means. It is.

In addition, the second invention,
The gaming machine according to the above, wherein the external signal output control means outputs the predetermined signal to the outside based on execution of the predetermined lock by the lock control means.

  In the second aspect of the invention, when the notification gaming state is terminated by the restriction, a predetermined lock is executed, and by displaying that fact, it is possible to reliably notify that the player's profit is restricted. it can.

  In addition, in the second invention, when the notification gaming state is terminated by regulation, the player outputs the predetermined signal to the outside, so that the player can determine whether the notification gaming state is regulated by an external data display or the like. Since it is possible to check the number of times the game has been finished and to estimate whether or not the set value is high, it is possible to notify information meaningful to the player.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, when the player's profit is to be restricted within a proper range, it is possible to reliably notify that the player is restricted, and to inform the player of information meaningful to the player. be able to.

[A gaming machine according to the third invention]
In the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1, since the player's profit is uniformly regulated, there is a problem that the game becomes monotonous and the interest of the game is significantly reduced.

  Even if it is a case where it is a case where it is going to regulate a player's profit to the thing in an appropriate range, 3rd invention is that the interest of a game will fall by changing the contents of regulation in steps. An object is to provide a gaming machine that can be deterred.

The third invention is
Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 11) for informing the player of information A gaming machine with which
A setting value setting means (for example, a setting value changing means 209) for setting one setting value among a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player;
An internal winning combination determining means (for example, an internal winning combination determining means 204) for determining an internal winning combination;
Symbol variation start control means (for example, symbol variation control means 206) for starting symbol variation display by the symbol display means;
A symbol fluctuation stop control means (for example, a symbol fluctuation control means 206) for stopping the symbol fluctuation display by the symbol display means;
Based on the fact that the symbol change display by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol change stop control means, and a combination of symbols corresponding to a payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. A game medium payout means (for example, a profit granting means 208) for paying out the medium;
A notification game state control means (for example, a notification game state control means 216) for controlling to a notification game state in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified;
Main control means (e.g., main medium count means) (e.g., game medium count means 212) that counts the number of game media paid out by the game medium payout means (e.g., game medium count means 212) at least in the notification game state. A control circuit 91);
In the notification gaming state, sub-control means (for example, sub-control means) including notification control means (for example, notification control means 301) for controlling the notification means so that the advantageous stopping operation procedure is notified by the notification means. A control circuit 101),
The notification game state control means includes
A notification game state start means (for example, a notification game state start means 221) for starting the notification game state based on the establishment of a specific start condition;
A notification game state first ending means (for example, a notification game state normal ending means 223) for ending the notification game state based on the establishment of a specific end condition;
When the number of game media counted by the game media number counting means reaches a predetermined value (for example, “500” to “3000”) before the specific termination condition is satisfied, the notification gaming state is terminated. Notification game state second ending means (for example, notification game state regulation ending means 224) to be performed,
The main control means further includes a stage control means (for example, a regulation end stage control means 230) for setting the predetermined value stepwise so that the notification gaming state is ended by the notification gaming state second end means. It is a gaming machine characterized by having it.

  In the third aspect of the invention, the number of game media whose notification game state will be terminated by regulation will change step by step. Therefore, when the player's profit is intended to be regulated within an appropriate range. Even if it exists, it can suppress that the interest of a game falls.

  Further, in the third invention, it is suggested whether or not the setting has been changed depending on whether or not the number of game media when the notification game state is ended by regulation is an initial value (for example, “500”). Therefore, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that a more advantageous setting value is set, and to improve the interest of the game.

  According to the third invention, even if the player's profit is to be regulated within the proper range, the interest of the game is reduced by changing the regulation contents step by step. Can be deterred.

[A gaming machine according to the fourth invention]
In the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1, since the player's profit is uniformly regulated, there is a problem that the game becomes monotonous and the interest of the game is significantly reduced.

  4th invention provides the game machine which can suppress that the interest of a game will fall even if it is a case where it is a case where it is going to regulate a player's profit within the appropriate range. Objective.

The fourth invention is:
Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 11) for informing the player of information A gaming machine with which
A setting value setting means (for example, a setting value changing means 209) for setting one setting value among a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player;
An internal winning combination determining means (for example, an internal winning combination determining means 204) for determining an internal winning combination;
Symbol variation start control means (for example, symbol variation control means 206) for starting symbol variation display by the symbol display means;
A symbol fluctuation stop control means (for example, a symbol fluctuation control means 206) for stopping the symbol fluctuation display by the symbol display means;
Based on the fact that the symbol change display by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol change stop control means, and a combination of symbols corresponding to a payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. A game medium payout means (for example, a profit granting means 208) for paying out the medium;
A notification game state control means (for example, a notification game state control means 216) for controlling to a notification game state in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified;
Main control means (e.g., main medium count means) (e.g., game medium count means 212) that counts the number of game media paid out by the game medium payout means (e.g., game medium count means 212) at least in the notification game state. A control circuit 91);
In the notification gaming state, sub-control means (for example, sub-control means) including notification control means (for example, notification control means 301) for controlling the notification means so that the advantageous stopping operation procedure is notified by the notification means. A control circuit 101),
The notification game state control means includes
Lottery state changing means (for example, lottery state changing means 226) for changing the lottery state based on the establishment of a predetermined change condition;
A notification game in which it is determined whether or not a specific start condition is satisfied according to the lottery state changed by the lottery state changing means, and the notification game state is started based on the fact that the specific start condition is satisfied. State starting means (for example, notification game state starting means 221);
A notification game state first ending means (for example, a notification game state normal ending means 223) for ending the notification game state based on the establishment of a specific end condition;
A notification game state in which the notification game state is ended when the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means reaches a predetermined value (for example, “3000”) before the specific termination condition is satisfied. Second ending means (for example, notification gaming state restriction ending means 224);
Based on the fact that a specific operation has been performed before the specific end condition is satisfied and before the number of game media counted by the game media count means reaches the predetermined value, the notification gaming state Notification game state third ending means for ending (for example, restriction end selecting means 229),
The game medium number counting means has the notification game state ended when the set value is newly set by the set value setting means and when the notification game state second end means or the notification game state third end means. In case, initialize the number of counted game media,
The lottery state changing means is
When a set value is newly set by the set value setting means, and when the notification game state is ended by the notification game state second end means or the notification game state third end means, a lottery state with a predetermined probability Fluctuate
A gaming machine characterized in that, when the notification game state is ended by the notification game state first ending means, the lottery state is changed with a specific probability different from the predetermined probability.

In addition, the fourth invention is
The sub-control unit further includes a special notification control unit (for example, a service providing unit 304) capable of controlling the notification unit so that information regarding the specific operation is notified by the notification unit in the notification game state. A gaming machine according to the above, characterized in that it is provided.

  In the fourth invention, the probability that the lottery state after the notification game state ends may be different between the case where the notification game state is normally ended and the case where the notification game state is ended regulation, Since the player can arbitrarily select the timing to end the notification game state, even if the player's profit is to be restricted within an appropriate range, the interest of the game is reduced. Can be suppressed.

  According to the fourth invention, even if it is a case where the player's profit is to be regulated within a proper range, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from deteriorating.

[A gaming machine according to the fifth invention]
In the gaming machine as shown in Patent Document 1 above, one set value is set by the game store side from among a plurality of set values (for example, 1 to 6), and the higher the set value is, the above-described In general, such a notification effect is easily executed, or it is easy to shift to a bonus gaming state advantageous to the player (that is, the payout rate is increased).

  That is, the information related to the regulation of the notification effect can be meaningful information for the player as information indicating the current regulation status or as information indirectly indicating the current set value.

  The fifth aspect of the invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of notifying information meaningful to a player when the player's profit is to be restricted within an appropriate range.

The fifth invention is:
Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 11) for informing the player of information A gaming machine with which
A setting value setting means (for example, a setting value changing means 209) for setting one setting value among a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player;
An internal winning combination determining means (for example, an internal winning combination determining means 204) for determining an internal winning combination;
Symbol variation start control means (for example, symbol variation control means 206) for starting symbol variation display by the symbol display means;
A symbol fluctuation stop control means (for example, a symbol fluctuation control means 206) for stopping the symbol fluctuation display by the symbol display means;
Based on the fact that the symbol change display by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol change stop control means, and a combination of symbols corresponding to a payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. A game medium payout means (for example, a profit granting means 208) for paying out the medium;
A notification game state control means (for example, a notification game state control means 216) for controlling to a notification game state in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified;
Main control means (e.g., main medium count means) (e.g., game medium count means 212) that counts the number of game media paid out by the game medium payout means (e.g., game medium count means 212) at least in the notification game state. A control circuit 91);
In the notification gaming state, sub-control means (for example, sub-control means) including notification control means (for example, notification control means 301) for controlling the notification means so that the advantageous stopping operation procedure is notified by the notification means. A control circuit 101),
The notification game state control means includes
A notification game state start means (for example, a notification game state start means 221) for starting the notification game state based on the establishment of a specific start condition;
A notification game state first ending means (for example, a notification game state normal ending means 223) for ending the notification game state based on the establishment of a specific end condition;
A notification game state in which the notification game state is ended when the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means reaches a predetermined value (for example, “3000”) before the specific termination condition is satisfied. Second ending means (for example, notification gaming state regulation ending means 224),
The game medium number counting means calculates the number of game media counted when the set value is newly set by the set value setting means and when the notification game state is ended by the notification game state second end means. Initialize,
The sub control means until the notification gaming state is ended by the notification gaming state second ending means according to the counting result of the game medium number counting means based on the specific operation being performed. First information indicating the number of remaining game media and second information indicating the number of times the notification game state is ended by the notification game state second ending means are notified by the notification means. The gaming machine further comprises special notification control means (for example, service providing means 304) capable of controlling the notification means.

  Further, according to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the special notification control unit is configured so that the first information is notified by the notification unit even when the specific operation is not performed in the notification game state. It is possible to control the game machine as described above.

  In the fifth aspect of the invention, the first information can be notified in accordance with a specific operation of the player, so that the player can, for example, the remaining game media until the notification gaming state is ended. Since it can be determined that it is better not to play a game with a small number of gaming machines, information meaningful to the player can be notified. In the notification game state, the first information may be notified even if a specific operation is not performed. Thereby, since the player who is playing the player in the notification game state can recognize the time when the notification game state is ended by the restriction, the convenience can be improved.

  Further, in the fifth invention, by allowing the second information to be notified in accordance with a specific operation of the player, for example, the player has a large number of times that the notification game state has been terminated by regulation. Then, since there is a possibility that the set value is high, it can be determined that the game should be performed, so that information meaningful to the player can be notified.

  According to the fifth aspect, when it is intended to regulate the player's profit within a proper range, information meaningful to the player can be notified.

[A gaming machine according to the sixth invention]
In the gaming machine as shown in Patent Document 1 above, information indicating the current regulation status (for example, information indicating the number of remaining differences until reaching the upper limit value where regulation is performed, and the number of times regulation is performed) Information) can be valuable information for the player.

  Therefore, whether or not the service provided to the player includes such a function of notifying such information is considered to greatly change the degree of satisfaction or interest of the player with respect to the service.

  In a sixth aspect of the invention, in a gaming machine in which the player's profit is regulated within an appropriate range, the service provided to the player includes a function of notifying information valuable to the player, It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can improve the degree of service satisfaction and interest to a player.

The sixth invention is:
Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 11) for informing the player of information A gaming machine with which
A setting value setting means (for example, a setting value changing means 209) for setting one setting value among a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player;
An internal winning combination determining means (for example, an internal winning combination determining means 204) for determining an internal winning combination;
Symbol variation start control means (for example, symbol variation control means 206) for starting symbol variation display by the symbol display means;
A symbol fluctuation stop control means (for example, a symbol fluctuation control means 206) for stopping the symbol fluctuation display by the symbol display means;
Based on the fact that the symbol change display by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol change stop control means, and a combination of symbols corresponding to a payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. A game medium payout means (for example, a profit granting means 208) for paying out the medium;
A notification game state control means (for example, a notification game state control means 216) for controlling to a notification game state in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified;
Main control means (e.g., main medium count means) (e.g., game medium count means 212) that counts the number of game media paid out by the game medium payout means (e.g., game medium count means 212) at least in the notification game state. A control circuit 91);
Notification control means (for example, notification control means 301) for controlling the notification means so that the advantageous stopping operation procedure is notified by the notification means in the notification game state;
Based on the fact that a specific operation has been performed, it is possible to identify whether or not the player is a specific player, and when the specific player is identified, specific information is notified by the notification means. Sub-control means (for example, sub-control circuit 101) including service providing means (for example, service provision means 304) for providing a service,
The notification game state control means includes
A notification game state start means (for example, a notification game state start means 221) for starting the notification game state based on the establishment of a specific start condition;
A notification game state first ending means (for example, a notification game state normal ending means 223) for ending the notification game state based on the establishment of a specific end condition;
A notification game state in which the notification game state is ended when the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means reaches a predetermined value (for example, “3000”) before the specific termination condition is satisfied. Second ending means (for example, notification gaming state regulation ending means 224),
The game medium number counting means calculates the number of game media counted when the set value is newly set by the set value setting means and when the notification game state is ended by the notification game state second end means. Initialize,
The service providing means has, as the specific information, remaining game media until the notification gaming state is terminated by the notification gaming state second termination unit according to the counting result of the gaming medium number counting unit. A gaming machine characterized by providing a service in which the first information indicating the number and the second information indicating the number of times the notification gaming state is ended by the notification gaming state second ending means are provided. It is.

In addition, the sixth invention,
The notification means includes first notification means and second notification means,
The notification control unit controls the first notification unit such that the advantageous stop operation procedure is notified by the first notification unit,
The gaming machine according to the above, wherein the service providing unit provides a service in which the first information and the second information are notified by the second notification unit.

  In the sixth aspect of the invention, by allowing the first information to be notified, the player does not play a game on a gaming machine with a small number of remaining game media until the notification game state is terminated, for example. It can be judged that it is better. In addition, by allowing the second information to be notified, the player determines, for example, that the set value may be high in a gaming machine having a large number of times that the notification gaming state has been terminated due to the restriction, so that a game should be performed. can do.

  And in 6th invention, when it identifies that it is a specific player, the service by which these information is provided is started. Therefore, it is possible to improve the satisfaction level and interest level of the service for the player.

  According to the sixth invention, in a gaming machine in which the player's profit is regulated within an appropriate range, a service provided to the player includes a function of notifying information valuable to the player. Thus, the degree of service satisfaction and interest for the player can be improved.

[A gaming machine according to the seventh invention]
In a gaming machine as shown in Patent Document 1 above, information indicating the current regulation status (for example, information indicating the number of remaining differences until reaching the upper limit value at which regulation is performed) is important information for the player. It is desirable that such information is appropriately notified to the player.

  7th invention aims at providing the game machine which can alert | report suitably the information which shows the condition of the present regulation, when it is going to regulate a player's profit to the thing in an appropriate range. .

The seventh invention
Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) that variably displays a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and first notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 11) for notifying a player of predetermined information ) And second notification means (for example, the upper panel unit 10) for notifying the player of specific information,
An internal winning combination determining means (for example, an internal winning combination determining means 204) for determining an internal winning combination;
Symbol variation start control means (for example, symbol variation control means 206) for starting symbol variation display by the symbol display means;
A symbol fluctuation stop control means (for example, a symbol fluctuation control means 206) for stopping the symbol fluctuation display by the symbol display means;
Based on the fact that the symbol change display by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol change stop control means, and a combination of symbols corresponding to a payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. A game medium payout means (for example, a profit granting means 208) for paying out the medium;
A notification game state control means (for example, a notification game state control means 216) for controlling to a notification game state in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified;
Main control means (e.g., main medium count means) (e.g., game medium count means 212) that counts the number of game media paid out by the game medium payout means (e.g., game medium count means 212) at least in the notification game state. A control circuit 91);
First notification control means (for example, notification control means 301) for controlling the first notification means in the notification gaming state;
Sub-control means (for example, sub-control circuit 101) including second notification control means (for example, restriction information notification means 305) for controlling the second notification means in the notification game state,
The notification game state control means includes
A notification game state start means (for example, a notification game state start means 221) for starting the notification game state based on the establishment of a specific start condition;
A notification game state first ending means (for example, a notification game state normal ending means 223) for ending the notification game state based on the establishment of a specific end condition;
A notification game state in which the notification game state is ended when the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means reaches a predetermined value (for example, “3000”) before the specific termination condition is satisfied. Second ending means (for example, notification gaming state regulation ending means 224),
The first notification control unit controls the first notification unit as the predetermined information so that the advantageous stop operation procedure is notified by the first notification unit,
In the second notification control means, as the specific information, the notification game state is ended by the notification game state second end means according to the counting result of the game medium number counting means by the second notification means. The game machine is characterized in that the second notification means is controlled so that the number of remaining game media until the above is notified stepwise.

  In the seventh invention, the number of remaining game media until the notification gaming state is terminated is stepwise by the second notification means different from the first notification means for notifying an advantageous stop operation procedure. Since the notification is made, information indicating the current regulation status can be notified appropriately.

In addition, the seventh invention,
The main control means includes
Lock control means (for example, lock control means 210) for executing a predetermined lock when the notification game state is ended by the notification game state second end means;
An external signal output control means (for example, an external signal output control means 211) for outputting a predetermined signal to the outside when the notification game state is ended by the notification game state second end means;
In the first notification control unit and the second notification control unit, when the predetermined lock is executed by the lock control unit, the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting unit becomes the predetermined value. The first notification means and the second notification means are controlled so that the notification indicating that the notification gaming state is ended based on the notification is performed by the first notification means and the second notification means. This is a gaming machine as described above.

  In the seventh aspect of the invention, when the notification gaming state is terminated due to the restriction, a predetermined lock is executed and the fact is notified by the first notification means and the second notification means. Further, by outputting a predetermined signal to the outside, the player can confirm that the notification gaming state has been terminated by regulation, for example, using an external data display or the like. Therefore, it is possible to reliably notify that the player's profit is regulated.

In addition, the seventh invention,
A lock control means (for example, lock control means 210) for performing a predetermined lock when the notification game state second ending means ends the notification game state;
In the second notification control means, when the predetermined lock is executed by the lock control means, the number of game media counted by the game medium count means by the second notification means becomes the predetermined value. And controlling the second notification means so that notification indicating that the notification gaming state is ended is performed based on
The first notification control means is configured so that, when the predetermined lock is executed by the lock control means, the first notification means performs notification indicating information meaningful to the player. The gaming machine according to the above, wherein the game machine is controlled.

  In the seventh invention, when the notification gaming state is terminated by regulation, a predetermined lock is executed, and the second notification means notifies that the notification gaming state is terminated by regulation, and the first notification means is placed. Information that is meaningful to the player is notified. Accordingly, it is possible to reliably notify that the player's profit is regulated and to try to regulate the player's profit within an appropriate range by notifying information meaningful to the player. Even if it is a case, it can suppress that the interest of a game falls.

  According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, when the player's profit is to be restricted within an appropriate range, information indicating the current restriction state can be appropriately notified.

[A gaming machine according to the eighth invention]
In the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1 described above, when the player's profit is restricted, the player's interest is not compensated for, so there is a problem that the interest of the game is significantly reduced. It was.

  The eighth invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent the interest of a game from deteriorating even when it is intended to regulate the profit of a player within a proper range. Objective.

The eighth invention
Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 11) for informing the player of information A gaming machine with which
An internal winning combination determining means (for example, an internal winning combination determining means 204) for determining an internal winning combination;
Symbol variation start control means (for example, symbol variation control means 206) for starting symbol variation display by the symbol display means;
A symbol fluctuation stop control means (for example, a symbol fluctuation control means 206) for stopping the symbol fluctuation display by the symbol display means;
Based on the fact that the symbol change display by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol change stop control means, and a combination of symbols corresponding to a payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. A game medium payout means (for example, a profit granting means 208) for paying out the medium;
A notification game state control means (for example, a notification game state control means 216) for controlling to a notification game state in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified;
Main control means (e.g., main medium count means) (e.g., game medium count means 212) that counts the number of game media paid out by the game medium payout means (e.g., game medium count means 212) at least in the notification game state. A control circuit 91);
In the notification gaming state, sub-control means (for example, sub-control means) including notification control means (for example, notification control means 301) for controlling the notification means so that the advantageous stopping operation procedure is notified by the notification means. A control circuit 101),
The notification game state control means includes
Lottery state changing means (for example, lottery state changing means 226) for changing the lottery state based on the establishment of a predetermined change condition;
A notification game in which it is determined whether or not a specific start condition is satisfied according to the lottery state changed by the lottery state changing means, and the notification game state is started based on the fact that the specific start condition is satisfied. State starting means (for example, notification game state starting means 221);
A notification game state first ending means (for example, a notification game state normal ending means 223) for ending the notification game state based on the establishment of a specific end condition;
A notification game state in which the notification game state is ended when the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means reaches a predetermined value (for example, “3000”) before the specific termination condition is satisfied. Second ending means (for example, notification gaming state restriction ending means 224);
The lottery state change means can change the lottery state when the notification game state is ended by the notification game state first end means or the notification game state second end means.
The sub-control means controls the notifying means so that when the notifying gaming state is ended by the notifying gaming state second ending means, a predetermined notification indicating the lottery state is performed by the notifying means. A gaming machine further comprising special notification control means (for example, compensation completion notification means 311).

  In the eighth invention, when the notification gaming state ends, the lottery state after the notification gaming state ends is notified. Therefore, the player can determine that the game should be continued if the notified lottery status is advantageous, and if the notified lottery status is disadvantageous, the player can obtain A determination can be made that the game should be stopped or the game played on another gaming machine without reducing the profits obtained.

  According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from deteriorating even when trying to regulate the player's profit within a proper range.

[A gaming machine according to the ninth invention]
In the gaming machine as shown in Patent Document 1 above, one set value is set by the game store side from among a plurality of set values (for example, 1 to 6), and the higher the set value is, the above-described In general, such a notification effect is easily executed, or it is easy to shift to a bonus gaming state advantageous to the player (that is, the payout rate is increased).

  In other words, the information related to the regulation of the notification effect can be meaningful information for the player as information indicating the degree of advantage over the player.

  However, if information meaningful to such a player is notified unconditionally, the operation of the gaming machine is lowered, and there is a possibility that the amusement shop side may suffer a disadvantage.

  The ninth aspect of the invention can prevent the game store from suffering a disadvantage while notifying information meaningful to the player when trying to regulate the player's profit within an appropriate range. An object is to provide a gaming machine.

The ninth invention
Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 11) for informing the player of information A gaming machine with which
An internal winning combination determining means (for example, an internal winning combination determining means 204) for determining an internal winning combination;
Symbol variation start control means (for example, symbol variation control means 206) for starting symbol variation display by the symbol display means;
A symbol fluctuation stop control means (for example, a symbol fluctuation control means 206) for stopping the symbol fluctuation display by the symbol display means;
Based on the fact that the symbol change display by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol change stop control means, and a combination of symbols corresponding to a payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. A game medium payout means (for example, a profit granting means 208) for paying out the medium;
A notification game state control means (for example, a notification game state control means 216) for controlling to a notification game state in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified;
Main control means (e.g., main medium count means) (e.g., game medium count means 212) that counts the number of game media paid out by the game medium payout means (e.g., game medium count means 212) at least in the notification game state. A control circuit 91);
In the notification gaming state, sub-control means (for example, sub-control means) including notification control means (for example, notification control means 301) for controlling the notification means so that the advantageous stopping operation procedure is notified by the notification means. A control circuit 101),
The notification game state control means includes
A notification game state start means (for example, a notification game state start means 221) for starting the notification game state based on the establishment of a specific start condition;
A notification game state first ending means (for example, a notification game state normal ending means 223) for ending the notification game state based on the establishment of a specific end condition;
A notification game state in which the notification game state is ended when the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means reaches a predetermined value (for example, “3000”) before the specific termination condition is satisfied. Second ending means (for example, notification gaming state regulation ending means 224),
The sub-control means is a first information indicating the number of times the notification game state is ended by the notification game state second end means when the notification game state is ended by the notification game state second end means. And special notification control means that can control the notification means so that the second information that is different from the first information and meaningful to the player is notified by the notification means (for example, at the end of regulation) A gaming machine characterized by further comprising supplemental notification means 311).

  In the ninth aspect of the invention, by allowing the first information and the second information to be notified, the player can synthesize the information and determine whether or not to continue the game with the gaming machine being played. Therefore, information meaningful to the player can be notified.

  In the ninth aspect, since the first information and the second information are notified when the notification gaming state ends, the end of the notification gaming state is not necessarily unilaterally disadvantageous to the player. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game store from suffering a disadvantage without lowering the operation of the gaming machine.

  According to the ninth aspect, when trying to regulate the player's profit within a proper range, the game store side is prevented from suffering a disadvantage while notifying information meaningful to the player. Can do.

[A gaming machine according to the tenth invention]
In the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1 described above, when the player's profit is restricted, the player's interest is not compensated for, so there is a problem that the interest of the game is significantly reduced. It was.

  A tenth aspect of the invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent the interest of a game from deteriorating even if the player's profit is to be restricted within an appropriate range. Objective.

The tenth invention is
Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 11) for informing the player of information A gaming machine with which
An internal winning combination determining means (for example, an internal winning combination determining means 204) for determining an internal winning combination;
Symbol variation start control means (for example, symbol variation control means 206) for starting symbol variation display by the symbol display means;
A symbol fluctuation stop control means (for example, a symbol fluctuation control means 206) for stopping the symbol fluctuation display by the symbol display means;
Based on the fact that the symbol change display by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol change stop control means, and a combination of symbols corresponding to a payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. A game medium payout means (for example, a profit granting means 208) for paying out the medium;
A notification game state control means (for example, a notification game state control means 216) for controlling to a notification game state in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified;
Main control means (e.g., main medium count means) (e.g., game medium count means 212) that counts the number of game media paid out by the game medium payout means (e.g., game medium count means 212) at least in the notification game state. A control circuit 91);
In the notification gaming state, sub-control means (for example, sub-control means) including notification control means (for example, notification control means 301) for controlling the notification means so that the advantageous stopping operation procedure is notified by the notification means. A control circuit 101),
The notification game state control means includes
A notification game state start means (for example, a notification game state start means 221) for starting the notification game state based on the establishment of a specific start condition;
A notification game state first ending means (for example, a notification game state normal ending means 223) for ending the notification game state based on a predetermined number of continuous games;
A notification game state continuation unit (for example, a notification game state continuation unit 225) that adds the predetermined number of continuations and continues the notification game state based on the establishment of a predetermined continuation condition;
The predetermined number of continuations is added by the notification game state continuation means, and the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means before the notification game state first end means is ended. A notification gaming state second ending means (for example, notification gaming state regulation ending means 224) for ending the notification gaming state when a predetermined value (for example, "3000") is reached;
When the notification gaming state is terminated by the notification gaming state second ending means, the remaining number of the predetermined number of continuations is stored, and when the specific start condition is satisfied again, the stored predetermined continuation Including notification game state special start means (for example, notification game state start means 221 and restriction completion compensation means 227) for adding the remaining number of times to the predetermined number of continuations to start the notification game state. It is a featured gaming machine.

The tenth aspect of the invention is
The notification game state special start means is a case where the number of game media counted by the game medium number count means is a specific value (for example, “2900”) or more and less than the predetermined value, and the notification game state continuation means. When the predetermined number of continuations is added to the game machine, the remaining number of the predetermined number of continuations is stored.

The tenth aspect of the invention is
In the case where the notification gaming state is ended by the notification gaming state second ending unit, and the remaining number of the predetermined number of continuations is stored by the notification gaming state special starting unit, The above description further includes special notification control means (for example, compensation completion notification means 311) for controlling the notification means so that a predetermined notification indicating that is performed by the notification means. This is a gaming machine.

  In the tenth invention, since the notification gaming state may be terminated, the player's profit can be regulated within an appropriate range. For example, the notification gaming state is just before the regulation is terminated. If the number of continuations is added, the number of continuations of the added notification game state is stored (stocked) until the start of the next notification game state, so the profit obtained as a result of the addition lottery is useless In other words, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from deteriorating.

  According to the tenth invention, even if it is a case where the player's profit is to be regulated within an appropriate range, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from deteriorating.

[A gaming machine according to the eleventh invention]
In the gaming machine as shown in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, one set value is set by the game store side among a plurality of set values (for example, 1 to 6), and the higher the set value is set, the higher the notification game is. It is configured so that it is easy to shift to a state, it is easy to continue the notification gaming state, or it is easy to shift to a bonus gaming state that is advantageous to the player (that is, the payout rate is increased). It is common to have.

  In other words, the breakdown of how the game medium is obtained before the notification effect is regulated can be meaningful information for the player as information indirectly indicating the current set value.

  An eleventh aspect of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of notifying information meaningful to a player when the player's profit is to be restricted within an appropriate range.

The eleventh invention is
Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 11) for informing the player of information A gaming machine with which
A setting value setting means (for example, a setting value changing means 209) for setting one setting value among a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player;
An internal winning combination determining means (for example, an internal winning combination determining means 204) for determining an internal winning combination;
Symbol variation start control means (for example, symbol variation control means 206) for starting symbol variation display by the symbol display means;
A symbol fluctuation stop control means (for example, a symbol fluctuation control means 206) for stopping the symbol fluctuation display by the symbol display means;
Based on the fact that the symbol change display by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol change stop control means, and a combination of symbols corresponding to a payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. A game medium payout means (for example, a profit granting means 208) for paying out the medium;
Based on the fact that the symbol change display by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol change stop control means, and the special symbol combination corresponding to the special role is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, it is advantageous for the player. A special gaming state control means (for example, a special gaming state control means 215) for shifting to the special gaming state and ending the special gaming state based on a predetermined termination condition being satisfied;
A notification game state control means (for example, a notification game state control means 216) for controlling to a notification game state in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified;
A game medium number counting means (for example, a game medium number counting means 212) for counting the number of game media paid out by the game medium payout means at least in an advantageous section comprising the special game state and the notification game state; Main control means (for example, main control circuit 91) including:
In the notification gaming state, sub-control means (for example, sub-control means) including notification control means (for example, notification control means 301) for controlling the notification means so that the advantageous stopping operation procedure is notified by the notification means. A control circuit 101),
The notification game state control means includes
A notification game state start means (for example, a notification game state start means 221) for starting the notification game state based on the establishment of a specific start condition;
When the notification gaming state is started by the notification gaming state start means, and when the special gaming state control means shifts to the special gaming state, the notification gaming state is interrupted and the special gaming state In the case where the special gaming state is ended by the state control unit, a notification gaming state interruption unit (for example, notification gaming state interruption unit 222) for resuming the notification gaming state;
A notification game state first ending means (for example, a notification game state normal ending means 223) for ending the notification game state based on the establishment of a specific end condition;
In the special game state or the notification game state, when the number of game media counted by the game media number counting means reaches a predetermined value (for example, “3000”) before the specific end condition is satisfied. A notification game state second ending means (for example, a notification game state) for ending the notification game state suspended or resumed by the notification game state interruption means or the notification game state started by the notification game state start means. Regulation ending means 224),
The internal winning combination determining means, the higher the setting value set by the setting value setting means, the easier it is to determine the special combination as an internal winning combination,
The game medium number counting means is paid out by the game medium payout means in the special game state in the advantageous section and the game medium payout means in the notification game state. The second game medium number can be distinguished and counted.
The sub-control means, when the notification game state is ended by the notification game state second end means, the first game medium number counted by the game medium number counting means in the advantageous section and the first And a special notification control means (for example, a compensation completion notification means 311) that can control the notification means so that predetermined information indicating the breakdown of the number of game media of 2 is notified by the notification means. Is a gaming machine characterized by

  In the eleventh aspect of the invention, when the notification gaming state ends, the first number of game media obtained in the special gaming state and the second obtained in the notification gaming state until the restriction end in the advantageous section. By notifying the breakdown of the number of game media, the player can, for example, estimate the current set value from the breakdown, and thus can notify information meaningful to the player.

The eleventh invention
The notification gaming state control means further includes lottery state changing means (for example, lottery state changing means 226 and restriction end compensation means 227) for changing the lottery state based on a predetermined change condition being satisfied,
The lottery state changing means, when the informing game state is ended by the informing game state second ending means, the first game medium number counted by the game medium number counting means in the advantageous section and the The lottery state is changed according to the breakdown of the second number of game media,
The informing gaming state starting means determines whether or not the specific starting condition is established according to the lottery state changed by the lottery state changing means.

  In the eleventh aspect of the invention, when the notification gaming state ends, the first number of game media obtained in the special gaming state and the second obtained in the notification gaming state until the restriction end in the advantageous section. The lottery status changes according to the breakdown of the number of game media, so new gameplay can be added, and even if the player's profit is to be regulated within the proper range, It is possible to prevent the interest from deteriorating.

  According to the eleventh aspect, when it is intended to regulate the player's profit within a proper range, information meaningful to the player can be notified.

[A gaming machine according to the twelfth invention]
In the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1, since the player's profits are uniformly regulated, the game becomes monotonous, and no compensation is provided for the player. There was a problem that the remarkably deteriorated.

  In addition, for example, if the player performs a stop operation that does not intentionally follow the notification effect immediately before the notification effect is regulated, it may be possible to continue the notification game state. There is also a problem that the function of regulating the amount to within the proper range may not be normally exhibited.

  The twelfth aspect of the invention enables the player to normally exert the function of restricting the player's profits within the proper range and suppresses the decrease in the interest of the game. An object is to provide a gaming machine.

The twelfth invention
Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 11) for informing the player of information A gaming machine with which
A setting value setting means (for example, a setting value changing means 209) for setting one setting value among a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player;
An internal winning combination determining means (for example, an internal winning combination determining means 204) for determining an internal winning combination;
Symbol variation start control means (for example, symbol variation control means 206) for starting symbol variation display by the symbol display means;
A symbol fluctuation stop control means (for example, a symbol fluctuation control means 206) for stopping the symbol fluctuation display by the symbol display means;
Based on the fact that the symbol change display by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol change stop control means, and a combination of symbols corresponding to a payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. A game medium payout means (for example, a profit granting means 208) for paying out the medium;
Based on the fact that the symbol change display by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol change stop control means, and the special symbol combination corresponding to the special role is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, it is advantageous for the player. A special gaming state control means (for example, a special gaming state control means 215) for shifting to the special gaming state and ending the special gaming state based on a predetermined termination condition being satisfied;
A notification game state control means (for example, a notification game state control means 216) for controlling to a notification game state in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified;
A game medium number counting means (for example, a game medium number counting means 212) for counting the number of game media paid out by the game medium payout means at least in an advantageous section comprising the special game state and the notification game state; Main control means (for example, main control circuit 91) including:
In the notification gaming state, sub-control means (for example, sub-control means) including notification control means (for example, notification control means 301) for controlling the notification means so that the advantageous stopping operation procedure is notified by the notification means. A control circuit 101),
The notification game state control means includes
Lottery state changing means (for example, lottery state changing means 226 and restriction completion compensation means 227) for changing the lottery state based on the establishment of a predetermined change condition;
A notification game in which it is determined whether or not a specific start condition is satisfied according to the lottery state changed by the lottery state changing means, and the notification game state is started based on the fact that the specific start condition is satisfied. State starting means (for example, notification game state starting means 221);
When the notification gaming state is started by the notification gaming state start means, and when the special gaming state control means shifts to the special gaming state, the notification gaming state is interrupted and the special gaming state In the case where the special gaming state is ended by the state control unit, a notification gaming state interruption unit (for example, notification gaming state interruption unit 222) for resuming the notification gaming state;
A notification game state first ending means (for example, a notification game state normal ending means 223) for ending the notification game state based on the establishment of a specific end condition;
In the special game state or the notification game state, when the number of game media counted by the game media number counting means reaches a predetermined value (for example, “3000”) before the specific end condition is satisfied. A notification game state second ending means (for example, a notification game state) for ending the notification game state suspended or resumed by the notification game state interruption means or the notification game state started by the notification game state start means. Regulation ending means 224),
The expected value of the increase number of game media per game in the special game state is higher than the expected value of the increase number of game media per game in the notification game state,
The internal winning combination determining means, the higher the setting value set by the setting value setting means, the easier it is to determine the special combination as an internal winning combination,
The lottery state change means can determine whether or not to change the lottery state according to the number of games in the advantageous section when the notification game state is ended by the notification game state second end means, The gaming machine is characterized in that the smaller the number of games in the advantageous section, the easier it is to determine a lottery state advantageous to the player.

  In the twelfth aspect, when the notification gaming state ends, the lottery state after the notification gaming state ends is determined according to the number of games in the advantageous section. In this case, the smaller the number of games in the advantageous section, the easier it is to determine a lottery state that is advantageous to the player. Therefore, it is possible to give the player an incentive for the end of the regulation of the notification gaming state, so that the function to restrict the player's profit to within an appropriate range can be normally exhibited, and the game It is possible to prevent the interest of the music from deteriorating.

  According to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to normally exhibit a function of restricting the player's profits within a proper range, and to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game. Can do.

[A gaming machine according to the thirteenth invention]
In the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1, since the player's profits are uniformly regulated, the game becomes monotonous, and no compensation is provided for the player. There was a problem that the remarkably deteriorated.

  The thirteenth invention prevents the game from becoming monotonous and the fun of the game from deteriorating even if the player's profit is restricted to an appropriate range. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can be used.

The thirteenth invention
Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 11) for informing the player of information A gaming machine with which
An internal winning combination determining means (for example, an internal winning combination determining means 204) for determining an internal winning combination;
Symbol variation start control means (for example, symbol variation control means 206) for starting symbol variation display by the symbol display means;
A symbol fluctuation stop control means (for example, a symbol fluctuation control means 206) for stopping the symbol fluctuation display by the symbol display means;
Based on the fact that the symbol change display by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol change stop control means, and a combination of symbols corresponding to a payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. A game medium payout means (for example, a profit granting means 208) for paying out the medium;
Based on the fact that the symbol change display by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol change stop control means, and the special symbol combination corresponding to the special role is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, it is advantageous for the player. A special gaming state control means (for example, a special gaming state control means 215) for shifting to the special gaming state and ending the special gaming state based on a predetermined termination condition being satisfied;
A notification game state control means (for example, a notification game state control means 216) for controlling to a notification game state in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified;
A game medium number counting means (for example, a game medium number counting means 212) for counting the number of game media paid out by the game medium payout means at least in an advantageous section comprising the special game state and the notification game state; Main control means (for example, main control circuit 91) including:
In the notification gaming state, sub-control means (for example, sub-control means) including notification control means (for example, notification control means 301) for controlling the notification means so that the advantageous stopping operation procedure is notified by the notification means. A control circuit 101),
The notification game state control means includes
Lottery state changing means (for example, lottery state changing means 226 and restriction completion compensation means 227) for changing the lottery state based on the establishment of a predetermined change condition;
A notification game in which it is determined whether or not a specific start condition is satisfied according to the lottery state changed by the lottery state changing means, and the notification game state is started based on the fact that the specific start condition is satisfied. State starting means (for example, notification game state starting means 221);
When the notification gaming state is started by the notification gaming state start means, and when the special gaming state control means shifts to the special gaming state, the notification gaming state is interrupted and the special gaming state In the case where the special gaming state is ended by the state control unit, a notification gaming state interruption unit (for example, notification gaming state interruption unit 222) for resuming the notification gaming state;
Based on the fact that a specific lottery condition has been established in the advantageous section, the number of points is drawn out, and the number of points is determined and accumulated according to the lottery result (for example, compensation at the end of regulation 227) )When,
A notification game state first ending means (for example, a notification game state normal ending means 223) for ending the notification game state based on the establishment of a specific end condition;
When the number of game media counted by the game media number counting means reaches a predetermined value (for example, “3000”) in the special game state or the notification game state before the specific termination condition is satisfied. A notification game state second ending unit (for example, a notification game state) for ending the notification game state suspended or resumed by the notification game state interruption unit or the notification game state started by the notification game state start unit. Regulation ending means 224),
Whether the lottery state changing means changes the lottery state according to the number of points stored by the point number determining means when the notification gaming state is ended by the notification gaming state second ending means. The game machine is characterized in that the more the number of points stored by the point number determination means, the easier it is to determine a lottery state that is advantageous to the player.

  In the thirteenth invention, the number of points is drawn in the advantageous section, the number of points is accumulated and stored according to the result of the lottery, and when the notification gaming state is terminated, according to the stored number of points, The lottery state after the end of the notification game state is determined. In this case, the more the number of points stored, the easier it is to determine a lottery state that is advantageous to the player. Therefore, since the state after the end of the notification game state can be changed according to the content of the game until the notification game state ends the restriction, the player's profit is to be restricted within an appropriate range. Even if it exists, it can suppress that a game does not become monotonous and the interest of a game falls.

  According to the thirteenth invention, even when trying to regulate the player's profit within a proper range, the game does not become monotonous and the interest of the game is reduced. Can be deterred.

[A gaming machine according to the fourteenth invention]
In the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1, since the player's profits are uniformly regulated, there is a problem that the game becomes monotonous and the interest of the game is significantly reduced.

  The fourteenth aspect of the invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent the interest of a game from deteriorating even when the player's profit is to be restricted within an appropriate range. Objective.

The fourteenth invention is
Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 11) for informing the player of information A gaming machine with which
A throwing operation detecting means capable of detecting a throwing operation of a first number of game media (for example, three) and a throwing operation of a second number of game media (for example, two) smaller than the number of the first gaming media. For example, the input operation detecting means 201),
An internal winning combination determining means (for example, internal winning combination determining means 204 and pre-regulation adjustment means 228) for determining an internal winning combination based on the detection of the input operation by the input operation detecting means;
Symbol variation start control means (for example, symbol variation control means 206) for starting symbol variation display by the symbol display means;
A symbol fluctuation stop control means (for example, a symbol fluctuation control means 206) for stopping the symbol fluctuation display by the symbol display means;
Based on the fact that the symbol change display by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol change stop control means, and a combination of symbols corresponding to a payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. Game medium payout means for paying out the medium (for example, the profit granting means 208 and the pre-regulation adjustment means 228);
Based on the fact that the symbol change display by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol change stop control means, and the special symbol combination corresponding to the special role is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, it is advantageous for the player. A special gaming state control means (for example, a special gaming state control means 215) for shifting to the special gaming state and ending the special gaming state based on a predetermined termination condition being satisfied;
A notification game state control means (for example, a notification game state control means 216) for controlling to a notification game state in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified;
At least in the advantageous section consisting of the special game state and the notification game state, the number of game media corresponding to the inserted number detected by the input operation detecting means is subtracted from the number of game media paid out by the game medium payout means. Main control means (for example, main control circuit 91), including game medium number counting means (for example, game medium number counting means 212) for counting the number of game media for a minute,
In the notification gaming state, sub-control means (for example, sub-control means) including notification control means (for example, notification control means 301) for controlling the notification means so that the advantageous stopping operation procedure is notified by the notification means. A control circuit 101),
When the internal winning combination determining means is not in the special gaming state,
When the insertion operation detecting means detects the first game medium number insertion operation, the special combination is determined as an internal winning combination with a first probability,
When the insertion operation detecting means detects the insertion operation of the second number of game media, the special combination is determined as an internal winning combination with a second probability lower than the first probability,
When the gaming medium payout means is not in the special gaming state,
In the case where the insertion operation of the first number of game media is detected by the insertion operation detection means, a predetermined payout combination (for example, push order small combinations 1 to 6) is determined by the internal winning combination determination means. When a stop operation is performed in the advantageous stop operation procedure, a larger number of game media (for example, 9 game media) than the first game media number according to the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. Sheet)
In the case where the insertion operation of the second number of game media is detected by the insertion operation detection means, the predetermined payout combination is determined by the internal winning combination determination means, and stopped by the procedure of the advantageous stop operation When an operation is performed, paying out game media (for example, two) equal to or less than the number of the second game media in accordance with the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol display means,
When the input operation detecting unit detects the input operation of the first game medium number or the second game medium number, the internal winning combination determining unit determines a specific paying combination (for example, a normal small combination) ) Is determined, and when a stop operation is performed, a larger number of game media (for example, 9) than the first game media are paid out according to the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. ,
The notification game state control means includes
A notification game state start means (for example, a notification game state start means 221) for starting the notification game state based on the establishment of a specific start condition;
When the notification gaming state is started by the notification gaming state start means, and when the special gaming state control means shifts to the special gaming state, the notification gaming state is interrupted and the special gaming state In the case where the special gaming state is ended by the state control unit, a notification gaming state interruption unit (for example, notification gaming state interruption unit 222) for resuming the notification gaming state;
A notification game state first ending means (for example, a notification game state normal ending means 223) for ending the notification game state based on the establishment of a specific end condition;
When the number of game media counted by the game media number counting means reaches a predetermined value (for example, “3000”) in the special game state or the notification game state before the specific termination condition is satisfied. A notification game state second ending unit (for example, a notification game state) for ending the notification game state suspended or resumed by the notification game state interruption unit or the notification game state started by the notification game state start unit. Regulation ending means 224),
The sub-control means, in the notification gaming state, determines the inserted number detected by the insertion operation detection means at a predetermined time before the notification gaming state is ended by the notification gaming state second ending means, Predetermined information indicating that there is a possibility that it may be more advantageous for the player by changing the first number of game media to the second number of game media and playing the game is notified by the notification means. The gaming machine further includes special notification control means (for example, adjustment notification means 312 before the end of regulation) capable of controlling the notification means.

  In the fourteenth aspect, by notifying predetermined information suggesting a change in the number of inserted sheets at a predetermined time before the notification gaming state is terminated, the player is permitted to terminate the notification gaming state. The game playability and the profits obtained can be varied. For example, when a game is played with the number of inserted games changed, and when the notification gaming state can be shifted to the special gaming state immediately before the regulation is terminated, the number of notification games is more than that when the regulation gaming is terminated. In some cases, game media can be obtained. Therefore, even if it is a case where it is going to regulate a player's profit to the thing in an appropriate range, it can suppress that the interest of a game falls.

In addition, the fourteenth invention
In the notification game state, the special notification control means determines the number of inserted coins detected by the insertion operation detection means at a specific time before the notification game state is ended by the notification game state first end means. The notification means notifies the specific information indicating that there is a possibility that it may be more advantageous for the player by changing the first game medium number to the second game medium number and playing the game. In addition, the above-mentioned game machine can be controlled.

  In the fourteenth aspect, by notifying specific information suggesting a change in the number of inserted games at a specific time before the notification gaming state is normally terminated, the player can play a game related to the continuation of the notification gaming state. And the profits obtained can be varied. For example, when a game is played with the number of inserted games changed, and the notification game state can be continued immediately before the notification game state is normally ended, the number of notification game states is usually more than that when the notification game state is normally ended. In some cases, game media can be obtained. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

  According to the fourteenth aspect, even if the player's profit is to be restricted within an appropriate range, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from deteriorating.

[A gaming machine according to the fifteenth invention]
In the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1, since the player's profits are uniformly regulated, there is a problem that the game becomes monotonous and the interest of the game is significantly reduced.

  According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in the interest of a game even if the player's profit is to be regulated within a proper range. Objective.

The fifteenth invention
Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 11) for informing the player of information A gaming machine with which
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination (for example, the internal winning combination determining means 204 and the pre-regulation adjustment means 228);
Symbol variation start control means (for example, symbol variation control means 206) for starting symbol variation display by the symbol display means;
A symbol fluctuation stop control means (for example, a symbol fluctuation control means 206) for stopping the symbol fluctuation display by the symbol display means;
The replay that activates the replay based on the fact that the symbol change display by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol change stop control means, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the replay combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. An actuating means (for example, profit granting means 208)
Based on the fact that the symbol change display by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol change stop control means, and a combination of symbols corresponding to a payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. A game medium payout means (for example, a profit granting means 208) for paying out the medium;
Based on the fact that the symbol change display by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol change stop control means, and the special symbol combination corresponding to the special role is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, it is advantageous for the player. A special gaming state control means (for example, a special gaming state control means 215) for shifting to the special gaming state and ending the special gaming state based on a predetermined termination condition being satisfied;
A first high RT gaming state (for example, a high RT gaming state (RT1)) and a second high RT gaming state (for example, a fixed high RT gaming state (for example) with a high probability that the replay combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means. RT3)) and a low RT gaming state (for example, a low RT gaming state (RT0)) with a low probability that the replay combination will be determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and when not in the special gaming state RT game state control means (for example, RT game state control means 214) that shifts between these RT gaming states based on the establishment of a predetermined transition condition;
A notification game state control means (for example, a notification game state control means 216) for controlling to a notification game state in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified;
A game medium number counting means (for example, a game medium number counting means 212) for counting the number of game media paid out by the game medium payout means at least in an advantageous section comprising the special game state and the notification game state; Main control means (for example, main control circuit 91) including:
In the notification gaming state, sub-control means (for example, sub-control means) including notification control means (for example, notification control means 301) for controlling the notification means so that the advantageous stopping operation procedure is notified by the notification means. A control circuit 101),
The RT gaming state control means includes
In the low RT gaming state, the symbol change display by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol change stop control means, and the first symbol combination (for example, the combination of symbols for ascending replay) is stopped by the symbol display means. When it is displayed, the state is shifted to the first high RT gaming state,
In the first high RT gaming state, the symbol variation display by the symbol display unit is stopped by the symbol variation stop control unit, and a second symbol combination (for example, a combination of symbols for descending replay) is displayed in the symbol display unit. If it is stopped and displayed, the transition to the low RT gaming state,
In the first high RT gaming state, the symbol variation display by the symbol display unit is stopped by the symbol variation stop control unit, and a third symbol combination (for example, a combination of symbols for variation replay) is displayed in the symbol display unit. Is stopped and displayed, the state is shifted to the second high RT gaming state,
In the second high RT gaming state, the symbol variation stop control means stops the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the second symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. If the game is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, “1000” times) without transitioning to the low RT gaming state, the transition to the low RT gaming state is performed,
In the second high RT gaming state, when the special combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means before the predetermined number of games are performed, the second high RT gaming state is terminated.
The notification game state control means includes
A notification game state start means (for example, a notification game state start means 221) for starting the notification game state based on the establishment of a specific start condition;
When the notification gaming state is started by the notification gaming state start means, and when the special gaming state control means shifts to the special gaming state, the notification gaming state is interrupted and the special gaming state In the case where the special gaming state is ended by the state control unit, a notification gaming state interruption unit (for example, notification gaming state interruption unit 222) for resuming the notification gaming state;
A notification game state first ending means (for example, a notification game state normal ending means 223) for ending the notification game state based on the establishment of a specific end condition;
When the number of game media counted by the game media number counting means reaches a predetermined value (for example, “3000”) in the special game state or the notification game state before the specific termination condition is satisfied. A notification game state second ending unit (for example, a notification game state) for ending the notification game state suspended or resumed by the notification game state interruption unit or the notification game state started by the notification game state start unit. Regulation ending means 224),
The special game state is a game state in which the number of game media increases,
In the notification gaming state, the sub-control means sets an RT gaming state controlled by the RT gaming state control means at a predetermined time before the notification gaming state is ended by the notification gaming state second ending means. The notification means notifies the predetermined information indicating that there is a possibility that it is more advantageous for the player by playing from the first high RT gaming state to the second high RT gaming state. As described above, the gaming machine further includes special notification control means (for example, adjustment notification means 312 before the end of regulation) capable of controlling the notification means.

  In the fifteenth aspect, by notifying the predetermined information suggesting the change of the RT gaming state at a predetermined time before the notification gaming state is terminated, the player is notified that the notification gaming state is terminated. It is possible to vary the game playability and the profits obtained. For example, when the RT game state is changed and the game is played, and the high RT game state can be continued even after the restriction of the notification game state is ended, and the special game state can be shifted to the high RT game state. There may be a case where more game media can be obtained as compared with the case where the notification game state ends the regulation as it is. Therefore, even if it is a case where it is going to regulate a player's profit to the thing in an appropriate range, it can suppress that the interest of a game falls.

The fifteenth invention
The main control means further includes lottery means (for example, the notification game state start means 221 or the lottery state change means 226) for performing a lottery regarding the notification game state in the special game state,
The lottery means is more special in the case where the informing game state is not interrupted by the informing game state interrupting means than in the special gaming state in which the informing game state is interrupted by the informing game state interrupting means. The gaming machine according to the above, wherein a lottery for the notification gaming state is performed so that the gaming state is more advantageous.

  In the fifteenth aspect of the invention, for example, the RT game state is changed and the game is performed, and the high RT game state is continued even after the notification game state is terminated, and the high RT game state is shifted to the special game state. If it is possible, the lottery regarding the notification gaming state in the special gaming state is more advantageous than the lottery regarding the notification gaming state in the special gaming state shifted from the notification gaming state. Accordingly, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that it may be possible to shift to the notification game state again, and to improve the interest of the game.

  According to the fifteenth invention, even if the player's profit is to be restricted within an appropriate range, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from deteriorating.

[A gaming machine according to the sixteenth invention]
In the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1, since the player's profits are uniformly regulated, there is a problem that the game becomes monotonous and the interest of the game is significantly reduced.

  According to a sixteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in the interest of a game even when the player's profit is restricted within a proper range. Objective.

The sixteenth invention is
Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 11) for informing the player of information A gaming machine with which
A closing operation detecting means (for example, a closing operation detecting means 201) capable of detecting the closing operation;
An internal winning combination determining means (for example, an internal winning combination determining means 204 and an internal winning combination determining means 204), which determines an internal winning combination based on the detection of the input operation of a predetermined number of game media (for example, 3) by the input operation detecting means. Pre-regulation adjustment means 228),
Symbol variation start control means (for example, symbol variation control means 206) for starting symbol variation display by the symbol display means;
A symbol fluctuation stop control means (for example, a symbol fluctuation control means 206) for stopping the symbol fluctuation display by the symbol display means;
Based on the fact that the symbol change display by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol change stop control means, and a combination of symbols corresponding to a payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. Game medium payout means for paying out the medium (for example, the profit granting means 208 and the pre-regulation adjustment means 228);
Based on the fact that the symbol change display by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol change stop control means, and the special symbol combination corresponding to the special role is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, it is advantageous for the player. A special gaming state control means (for example, a special gaming state control means 215) for shifting to the special gaming state and ending the special gaming state based on a predetermined termination condition being satisfied;
A notification game state control means (for example, a notification game state control means 216) for controlling to a notification game state in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified;
A game medium that counts the number of game media obtained by subtracting the predetermined number of game media from the number of game media paid out by the game media payout means in at least an advantageous section comprising the special game state and the notification game state. Main control means (for example, main control circuit 91) including number counting means (for example, game medium number counting means 212),
In the notification gaming state, sub-control means (for example, sub-control means) including notification control means (for example, notification control means 301) for controlling the notification means so that the advantageous stopping operation procedure is notified by the notification means. A control circuit 101),
When the gaming medium payout means is not in the special gaming state,
When a predetermined payout combination (for example, push order small combination 1 to 6) is determined by the internal winning combination determination means, and a stop operation is performed in the first push order which is the advantageous stop operation procedure, Depending on the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, a larger number of game media (for example, 9) than the predetermined number of game media are paid out,
When the predetermined winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and the stop operation is performed in a second pressing order different from the first pressing order, the symbol displayed on the symbol display means is stopped. Depending on the combination, the number of game media (for example, 3) that is equal to or less than the predetermined number of game media is paid out,
The notification game state control means includes
It is determined whether or not a specific start condition is established, and based on the establishment of the specific start condition, notification game state start means (for example, notification game state start means 221 and regulation) is started. Pre-end adjustment means 228),
When the notification gaming state is started by the notification gaming state start means, and when the special gaming state control means shifts to the special gaming state, the notification gaming state is interrupted and the special gaming state In the case where the special gaming state is ended by the state control unit, a notification gaming state interruption unit (for example, notification gaming state interruption unit 222) for resuming the notification gaming state;
A notification game state first ending means (for example, a notification game state normal ending means 223) for ending the notification game state based on the establishment of a specific end condition;
When the number of game media counted by the game media number counting means reaches a predetermined value (for example, “3000”) in the special game state or the notification game state before the specific termination condition is satisfied. A notification game state second ending unit (for example, a notification game state) for ending the notification game state suspended or resumed by the notification game state interruption unit or the notification game state started by the notification game state start unit. A regulation end means 224).

In addition, the sixteenth invention
The notification game state starting means is
In the special game state when the notification game state is interrupted by the notification game state interruption means, or when the special game state ends, it is not determined whether or not the specific start condition is newly established. ,
In the special game state when the notification game state is not interrupted by the notification game state interruption means, or when the special game state is ended, it is determined whether or not the specific start condition is newly established. A gaming machine according to the above, characterized by:

In addition, the sixteenth invention
The second pushing order is the reverse order of the first pushing order,
The sub-control means, when the predetermined payout combination is determined by the internal winning combination determination means in the notification game state, before the notification game state is ended by the notification game state second end means. When the stop operation is performed in a reverse order to the first pushing order, which is the advantageous stop operation procedure notified by the notification means, from the predetermined time, the game medium payout means performs the predetermined game. Special notification control means (for example, pre-regulation adjustment notification means 312) that can control the notification means so that the notification means notifies the predetermined information indicating that the number of game media equal to or less than the number of media is paid out. The gaming machine according to the above, further comprising:

  In the sixteenth invention, when the predetermined payout combination is won in the notification game state, the number of game media more than the inserted number is paid out by performing a stop operation in the notified first push order, When the stop operation is performed in a second push order different from the first push order, the number of game media equal to or less than the inserted number is paid out. Further, in the special game state, when the notification game state has been restricted, a lottery regarding the notification game state is performed when the special game state after the restriction ends or when this special game state has ended. Thus, for example, from the predetermined time before the notification gaming state ends the regulation, when the predetermined payout combination is won, the stop operation is performed in the second push order and immediately before the notification gaming state ends the regulation. If the game state can be shifted to the special game state, there are cases where more game media can be obtained as compared to the case where the notification game state ends the regulation as it is, and it is further possible to shift to the notification game state again. May be possible. Therefore, even if it is a case where it is going to regulate a player's profit to the thing in an appropriate range, it can suppress that the interest of a game falls.

  According to the sixteenth aspect, even if the player's profit is to be restricted within an appropriate range, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from deteriorating.

[A gaming machine according to the seventeenth invention]
In the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1, since the player's profits are uniformly regulated, there is a problem that the game becomes monotonous and the interest of the game is significantly reduced.

  According to a seventeenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in the interest of a game even when the player's profit is restricted within a proper range. Objective.

The seventeenth invention
Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 11) for informing the player of information A gaming machine with which
A closing operation detecting means (for example, a closing operation detecting means 201) capable of detecting the closing operation;
An internal winning combination determining means (for example, an internal winning combination determining means 204 and an internal winning combination determining means 204), which determines an internal winning combination based on the detection of the input operation of a predetermined number of game media (for example, 3) by the input operation detecting means. Pre-regulation adjustment means 228),
Symbol variation start control means (for example, symbol variation control means 206) for starting symbol variation display by the symbol display means;
A symbol fluctuation stop control means (for example, a symbol fluctuation control means 206) for stopping the symbol fluctuation display by the symbol display means;
Based on the fact that the symbol change display by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol change stop control means, and a combination of symbols corresponding to a payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. Game medium payout means for paying out the medium (for example, the profit granting means 208 and the pre-regulation adjustment means 228);
Based on the fact that the symbol change display by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol change stop control means, and the special symbol combination corresponding to the special role is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, it is advantageous for the player. A special gaming state control means (for example, a special gaming state control means 215) for shifting to the special gaming state and ending the special gaming state based on a predetermined termination condition being satisfied;
A notification game state control means (for example, a notification game state control means 216) for controlling to a notification game state in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified;
A game medium that counts the number of game media obtained by subtracting the predetermined number of game media from the number of game media paid out by the game media payout means in at least an advantageous section comprising the special game state and the notification game state. Main control means (for example, main control circuit 91) including number counting means (for example, game medium number counting means 212),
In the notification gaming state, sub-control means (for example, sub-control means) including notification control means (for example, notification control means 301) for controlling the notification means so that the advantageous stopping operation procedure is notified by the notification means. A control circuit 101),
When the gaming medium payout means is not in the special gaming state,
When a predetermined payout combination (for example, push order small combination 1 to 6) is determined by the internal winning combination determination means, and a stop operation is performed in the first push order which is the advantageous stop operation procedure, Depending on the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, a larger number of game media (for example, 9) than the predetermined number of game media are paid out,
When the predetermined winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and the stop operation is performed in a second pressing order different from the first pressing order, the symbol displayed on the symbol display means is stopped. Depending on the combination of the above, the same number of game media as the predetermined number of game media (for example, 3) are paid out,
The notification game state control means includes
A notification game state start means (for example, a notification game state start means 221 and a pre-regulation adjustment means 228) for starting the notification game state based on the establishment of a specific start condition;
When the notification gaming state is started by the notification gaming state start means, and when the special gaming state control means shifts to the special gaming state, the notification gaming state is interrupted and the special gaming state In the case where the special gaming state is ended by the state control unit, a notification gaming state interruption unit (for example, notification gaming state interruption unit 222) for resuming the notification gaming state;
A notification game state first ending means (for example, a notification game state normal ending means 223) for ending the notification game state based on the establishment of a specific end condition;
When the number of game media counted by the game media number counting means reaches a predetermined value (for example, “3000”) in the special game state or the notification game state before the specific termination condition is satisfied. A notification game state second ending unit (for example, a notification game state) for ending the notification game state suspended or resumed by the notification game state interruption unit or the notification game state started by the notification game state start unit. Regulation ending means 224),
The special game state is a game state in which the number of game media increases,
The sub-control means, when the predetermined payout combination is determined by the internal winning combination determination means in the notification game state, before the notification game state is ended by the notification game state second end means. When the stop operation is performed in the second pushing order from a predetermined time, predetermined information indicating that the same number of game media as the predetermined number of game media is paid out by the game media payout means is the notification means. The gaming machine further comprises special notification control means (for example, adjustment notification means 312 before the end of regulation) capable of controlling the notification means so as to be notified by.

In addition, the seventeenth invention
The special notification control means sets the predetermined time when the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means becomes equal to or greater than a specific value (for example, “2900”) that is less than the predetermined value. The informing machine according to the above, wherein the informing means is controlled so that the information is notified by the informing means.

  In the seventeenth invention, in the notification game state, when a predetermined payout combination is won, a stop operation is performed in the notified first push order, so that a larger number of game media are paid out, When the stop operation is performed in a second push order different from the first push order, the same number of game media as the inserted number are paid out. Further, the fact is notified from a predetermined time before the restriction of the notice game state. Thus, for example, from the predetermined time before the notification gaming state ends the regulation, when the predetermined payout combination is won, the stop operation is performed in the second push order and immediately before the notification gaming state ends the regulation. When the game state can be shifted to the special game state, there are cases where more game media can be obtained as compared to the case where the notification game state ends the regulation as it is. Therefore, even if it is a case where it is going to regulate a player's profit to the thing in an appropriate range, it can suppress that the interest of a game falls.

  According to the seventeenth aspect, even if the player's profit is to be restricted within an appropriate range, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from deteriorating.

  The first to seventeenth inventions have been described as examples of the invention according to the present embodiment. However, the invention according to the present embodiment is not limited to this, and the first to thirty aspects of each of the above-described means are described. A different invention from the first to seventeenth inventions may be configured by using a combination different from the seventeenth invention.

  As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated using this embodiment, this invention is not limited to this. That is, the specific configuration of each means included in the present invention is not limited to the example adopted in the above-described embodiment, and can be arbitrarily modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  For example, in the present embodiment, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the display window 4 are employed as the symbol display means, but a configuration using a liquid crystal display device instead of or in addition to this may be used. In other words, the symbol image displayed on the liquid crystal display device may be variably displayed. The display window 4 is configured as a plurality of display windows 4L, 4C, 4R corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and is arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R by the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. A part of the selected pattern may be displayed.

  Further, for example, in the present embodiment, as the internal winning combination determining means, the main CPU 93 acquires the random number value generated by the random number generator 98 and performs the lottery process regarding the internal lottery process or the notification game state. Instead of this, or together with this, a random number value may be obtained using a random number generation circuit (not shown) built in the main CPU 93.

  Further, for example, in the present embodiment, a start switch 79 that detects an operation to the start lever 23 is employed as the start operation detecting means, and an operation to the stop buttons 19L, 19C, and 19R is detected as the stop operation detecting means. Although the stop switch substrate 80 to be used is adopted, a touch panel switch may be used instead of or together with this.

  Further, for example, various counting means (counters) and various timing means (timers) managed by the control of the main CPU 93 or the sub CPU 102 shown in the present embodiment are within the scope of the present invention. The management mode can be changed as appropriate. For example, various counters and various timers managed by “addition” may be managed by “subtraction”. In this case, whether or not “to be greater than or equal to” is determined by “to be less than or equal to”. The determination as to whether or not “exceeds” and the determination as to “exceeding to” shall be read as the determination as to whether or not “less than”. In addition, for example, various counters and various timers managed by “subtraction” may be managed by “addition”. The determination of whether or not is “over”, and the determination of “less than” is replaced with the determination of “over”.

  Further, for example, various counters and various timers managed by the control of the main CPU 93 shown in the present embodiment may be managed by the control of the sub CPU 102 without departing from the gist of the present invention. The various counters and various timers managed by the control of the sub CPU 102 may be managed by the control of the main CPU 93 without departing from the gist of the present invention.

  Further, for example, various game states managed by the control of the main CPU 93 shown in the present embodiment may be managed by the control of the sub CPU 102 without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Various game states managed by the control of the main CPU 93 may be managed by the control of the main CPU 93 without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  Note that all the inventions described in this embodiment can be applied to all pachinko machines, game machines, slot machines, and other gaming machines without departing from the spirit of the invention.

1 Pachi-slot machine 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 4 Display window (design display area)
23 Start lever 19L, 19C, 19R Stop button 91 Main control circuit 101 Sub control circuit 93 Main CPU
95 Main RAM
101 Sub CPU
103 Sub RAM

Claims (2)

A gaming machine comprising: a symbol display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns; and a notifying means for notifying the player of information,
A set value setting means for setting one set value from a plurality of set values having different degrees of advantage for the player;
An internal winning combination determination means for determining an internal winning combination;
Symbol variation start control means for starting symbol variation display by the symbol display means;
Symbol variation stop control means for stopping the symbol variation display by the symbol display means;
A game medium that pays out a game medium based on the fact that the symbol variation display by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol variation stop control means, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the payout combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. Withdrawing means;
A notification game state control means for controlling to a notification game state in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified;
A main control means including at least a game medium number counting means for counting the number of game media paid out by the game medium payout means in the notification game state;
Sub-control means including notification control means for controlling the notification means so that the notification means notifies the advantageous stop operation procedure in the notification game state,
The notification game state control means includes
Based on the establishment of a specific start condition, notification game state starting means for starting the notification game state;
A notification gaming state first ending means for ending the notification gaming state based on the establishment of a specific termination condition;
Notification game state second ending means for ending the notification gaming state when the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means reaches a predetermined value before the specific termination condition is satisfied; Including
The main control means includes
Lock control means for executing a predetermined lock when the notification game state is ended by the notification game state second end means;
An external signal output control means for outputting a predetermined signal to the outside when the notification gaming state is terminated by the notification gaming state second ending means;
When the predetermined lock is executed by the lock control unit, the sub-control unit is configured to notify the game state based on the fact that the number of game media counted by the game media number counting unit has reached the predetermined value. The game machine further comprises special notification control means for controlling the notification means so that a predetermined notification indicating that the game is terminated is performed by the notification means.   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the external signal output control means outputs the predetermined signal to the outside based on execution of the predetermined lock by the lock control means.

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