JP2020185203A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing an interest in a game.SOLUTION: When a start lever provided in a slot machine is operated, a lottery of winning combinations is held inside and reels visible through display windows start rotating. When stop switches are operated, the reels corresponding to the respective stop switches are stopped. In the slot machine, a main control device manages a normal section and an advantageous section. The advantageous section comprises: a chance mode in which a token putout expectation value per game is less than 3; and a notification mode A, a notification mode B, and a notification mode C in which a token putout expectation value per game is equal to or more than 3. In the notification modes A to C, a navigation rate when winning a pressing order winning combination differs.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 16

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine such as a slot machine.

As a game machine that stops after rotating a plurality of reels, for example, there is a slot machine. In the slot machine, a plurality of symbols are given to the outer peripheral portion of each reel, and a part of the symbols given to each reel can be visually recognized through the display window. Then, the effective line is set when the player inserts a medal, and then the player operates the start lever to create a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as "BB") role or a small role inside the slot machine. A lottery for a role such as a re-game is performed, and each reel starts to rotate. After each reel starts to rotate, the stop switch is operated to sequentially stop each reel and end one game. Then, when all the reels stop rotating, if the combination of the winning combination and the corresponding symbol on the effective line stops, a prize will be awarded, and the player will be given a privilege to pay out medals and a privilege to shift the game state. (See, for example, Patent Document 1).

In recent years, as a gaming state that is advantageous to the player, in addition to the BB state that shifts when a BB prize is established, an assist that notifies the operation order of the stop switch for establishing a predetermined prize when a predetermined combination is won. Some have a time (hereinafter referred to as "AT") state.

JP-A-2002-355364

In the game machines as illustrated above, further improvement of the game entertainment is required.

The above problem is not limited to the slot machine as illustrated above, but also applies to other gaming machines that cyclically display a plurality of types of patterns and end the cyclic display based on the subsequent operation of the stop operation means. It's a problem.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of improving the game entertainment.

In the invention according to claim 1, a plurality of cyclic display means for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of symbols, a start operation means operated to start cyclic display of the symbols, a lottery means for performing a combination lottery, and the like. A plurality of stop operation means operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern, and the winning combination that has won the lottery of the combination and the winning pattern corresponding to the winning combination have formed a predetermined combination at the effective position and stopped. Based on this, in a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege to a player as a prize establishment, an advantageous state in which an instruction function for notifying an operation method for establishing a specific prize can be activated as a gaming state. It has a normal state in which the instruction function does not operate, and the advantageous state has a first game mode and a second game mode in which the instruction function operates more frequently than the first game mode. Then, when a storage means for storing the number of times information related to the number of games played in the advantageous state, an updating means for updating the number of times information, and a predetermined upper limit number of games in the advantageous state are performed, the advantage When the transition lottery is won, the termination means for ending the state and shifting to the normal state, the transition lottery means for performing a transition lottery for whether or not to shift to the second game mode in the first game mode, and the transition lottery. Operation information regarding the transition means for shifting to the second game mode and whether or not the instruction function is activated in a situation where the transition means shifts to the second game mode and the specific prize can be established. The operation information setting means is provided with an operation information setting means for setting the operation information, and the operation information setting means is characterized in that the operation information is set so that the frequency of operation of the instruction function changes according to the number of times information.

It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The front view of the slot machine in one Embodiment. A perspective view of a slot machine showing a state in which the front door is closed. A perspective view of a slot machine showing the front door open. Rear view of the front door. Front view of the housing. The figure which shows the symbol arrangement of each reel. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the design which can be seen from a display window, and a combination line. An explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the winning mode and the privilege to be given. Block diagram of a slot machine. A flowchart showing timer interrupt processing. A flowchart showing normal processing. A flowchart showing a lottery process. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table in a two-card game. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table in a three-card game. A flowchart showing a reel control process. Explanatory drawing for explaining the transition of a game section. A flowchart showing a section lottery process in a normal section. The flowchart which shows the game section processing in a normal section. A flowchart showing a section lottery process in the chance mode. A flowchart showing the game section processing in the chance mode. A flowchart showing the end determination process. A flowchart showing a notification mode selection process. A flowchart showing a section lottery process in the notification mode. The flowchart which shows the game section processing in a notification mode. A flowchart showing a promotion determination process. A flowchart showing the ceiling confirmation process. A flowchart showing a continuation determination process. A flowchart showing the end confirmation process. The figure which shows the relationship between the predicted difference number and the number of transition games.

Hereinafter, an embodiment when applied to a rotating cylinder type gaming machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, specifically, a slot machine, will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 closed, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 open, and FIG. 4 is a front view. A rear view of the door 12 and FIG. 5 are front views of the housing 11.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the slot machine 10 includes a housing 11 that forms an outer shell thereof. The housing 11 is formed in a box shape with an open front surface as a whole, and is attached by nailing a so-called island facility at the time of installation in the game hall.

A front door 12 is attached to the front side of the housing 11 so as to be openable and closable. That is, the housing 11 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 13a and 13b on the left side when viewed from the front thereof, and the front door 12 is provided with bearing portions 14a at positions corresponding to the respective support shafts 13a and 13b. , 14b are provided. When the support shafts 13a and 13b are inserted into the bearing portions 14a and 14b, the front door 12 rotates around the opening / closing axis extending in the vertical direction connecting the support shafts 13a and 13b to the housing 11. It is movably supported, and the front opening side of the housing 11 can be opened or closed by rotating the front door 12. Further, the front door 12 is locked so as not to be opened by the locking device 20 provided on the back surface thereof. A key cylinder 21 integrated with the locking device 20 is provided on the upper right end side of the front door 12, and is configured so that the locked state is released by a predetermined key operation on the key cylinder 21.

A game panel 25 for notifying the player of the game state is provided near the center of the front door 12. Three vertically long display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R are formed side by side on the game panel 25, and the inside of the slot machine 10 can be visually recognized through the respective display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R. The display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R may be combined into one to form a common display window.

As shown in FIG. 3, the inside of the housing 11 is divided into upper and lower parts by a partition plate 30, and a reel unit 31 constituting a variable display means is attached to the upper part of the partition plate 30. The reel unit 31 includes a left reel 32L, a middle reel 32M, and a right reel 32R, which are formed in a cylindrical shape (annular shape), respectively. Each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is rotatably supported so that its central axis is the rotation axis of the reel. The rotation axes of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are arranged on the same axis extending in the substantially horizontal direction, and the reels 32L, 32M, 32R correspond one-to-one with the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R. .. Therefore, a part of the surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is visible through the corresponding display windows 26L, 26M, 26R, respectively. Further, when the reels 32L, 32M, 32R rotate in the forward direction, the surfaces of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are projected as if they are moving from top to bottom through the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R.

Here, the configuration of the reel unit 31 will be briefly described.

Each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is connected to a stepping motor, and each reel 32L, 32M, 32R can be rotationally driven individually, that is, independently by driving the stepping motor. .. The stepping motor is set to rotate once by giving, for example, a drive signal of 500 pulses (hereinafter, also referred to as an excitation pulse), and the rotation position of the stepping motor, that is, the rotation position of the reel is set by this excitation pulse. Be controlled. Further, in the reel unit 31, reel index sensors for detecting that the reel has rotated once are installed in each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. Then, when the reel index sensor detects that the reel has rotated once, a detection signal is output to the main control device 101, which will be described later, each time the detection is performed. Therefore, the main control device 101 sets the angular position of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R for each rotation based on the detection signal of the reel index sensor and the number of excitation pulses output until the detection signal is input. It can be confirmed and corrected.

On the outer peripheral surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, a plurality of symbols as identification information are drawn in the long side direction (circumferential direction) thereof. More specifically, 20 symbols are drawn at equal intervals. Therefore, in order to switch a symbol at a predetermined position to the next symbol, it is necessary to output 25 pulses (= 500 pulses ÷ 20 symbols) of excitation pulses. Further, the main control device 101 grasps a symbol that is visible from the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R by the number of excitation pulses output after the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input, and the display window. It is possible to perform control such as stopping a predetermined symbol at a position visible from 26L, 26M, 26R.

Next, the symbols drawn on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R will be described.

FIG. 6 shows a symbol arrangement of the left reel 32L, the middle reel 32M, and the right reel 32R. As shown in the figure, 20 symbols are arranged in a row on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. In addition, numbers 1 to 20 are assigned to each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, and these numbers are symbols that can be visually recognized by the main control device 101 from the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R. It is a number for recognizing, and is not actually attached to the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, in the following description, the number will be used.

The symbols include a "cherry" symbol (for example, the 19th on the left reel 32L), a "red 7" symbol (for example, the 18th on the left reel 32L), and a "replay" symbol (for example, the 17th on the left reel 32L). "Bell" symbol (eg 16th on left reel 32L), "blank" symbol (eg 14th on left reel 32L), "bar" symbol (eg 8th on left reel 32L), "watermelon 1" symbol (For example, the 15th of the left reel 32L), "Watermelon 2" symbol (for example, the 10th of the left reel 32L), "Watermelon 3" symbol (for example, the 5th of the left reel 32L), "Watermelon 4" symbol (for example, , 0th of the left reel 32L). Then, as shown in FIG. 6, the number and arrangement order of various symbols are completely different in each reel 32L, 32M, 32R.

The display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R are formed so that three of the 20 symbols attached to the corresponding reels can be visually recognized as the entire symbol. Therefore, when all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped, 3 × 3 = 9 symbols can be visually recognized through the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R.

In this slot machine 10, a total of five combination lines are set, three in parallel in the horizontal direction and two in the diagonal direction so as to connect the positions where these nine symbols can be visually recognized. ing. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 7A, as the combination line in the horizontal direction, the upper line L1 connecting the upper symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R and the middle symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are used. A connected middle line L2 and a lower line L3 connecting the lower symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are set. Further, as a combination line in the diagonal direction, a right-down line L4 connecting the upper design of the left reel 32L, the middle design of the middle reel 32M, and the lower design of the right reel 32R, and the lower design of the left reel 32L, the middle stage of the middle reel 32M. A design and a right-up line L5 connecting the upper design of the right reel 32R are set. Then, when the symbols are stopped in a predetermined combination on the activated combination line, that is, the valid line, a privilege of paying out a predetermined number of medals as a game medium is given or the game state is changed as a winning result. Benefits are given.

In this slot machine 10, as shown in FIG. 7B, only the upward-sloping line L5 is set as an effective line. More specifically, in the slot machine 10, it is possible to bet three medals to start the game and to bet two medals to start the game. In either case. Even if there is, only the upward-sloping line L5 is set as an effective line. The four combination lines of the upper line L1, the middle line L2, the lower line L3, and the right-down line L4 are not regarded as effective lines. In the following, a game played by betting three medals is also referred to as a "three-card game", and a game played by betting two medals is also referred to as a "two-card game".

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a correspondence relationship between the name of the conditional device, the combination of the symbols to be won, and the privilege given when the prize is won.

There are BB1 and BB2 as conditional devices in which only the transition of the gaming state is performed.

If the "watermelon 2" symbol on the left reel 32L, the "red 7" symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the "bar" symbol on the right reel 32R stop on the effective line, a BB1 prize is awarded. If the "watermelon 2" symbol on the left reel 32L and the "red 7" symbol on the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R stop on the effective line, a BB2 prize is awarded. However, the BB1 prize is a winning mode that is established only in the three-card game, and the BB2 prize is a winning mode that is established only in the two-card game. When these BB prizes are established, the game state shifts to the BB state.

Re-games 1 to 3 are conditional devices to which the privilege of the re-game that enables the game of the next game to be performed without inserting medals is given.

If the "bell" symbol on the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R and the "replay" symbol on the middle reel 32M stop on the effective line, one replay game is won. If any of the "replay" symbol on the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R and the "red 7" symbol, "bar" symbol, or "replay" symbol on the middle reel 32M stops on the effective line, the game is replayed. 2 prizes. The "cherry" or "blank" symbol on the left reel 32L, the "red 7" symbol, "bar" symbol, or "replay" symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the "replay" symbol on the right reel 32R are valid. If you stop on the line, you will win 3 replays. If these re-game prizes are established, the privilege of the re-game in which the next game is a 3-card game is given in the case of a 3-card game, and the re-game in which the next game is a 2-card game in the case of a 2-card game. Benefits are granted.

Conditional devices for paying medals include small wins 1 to 25.

If the "bell" symbol on the left reel 32L, the "replay" symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the "cherry" symbol on the right reel 32R stop on the effective line, one small win will be awarded and three games will be played. Nine medals will be paid out in either of the two games. When the small winning combination 1 prize is established, the "bell" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the lower line L3.

If the "bell" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the effective line, 2 small wins will be awarded and 9 medals will be paid out in both 3-card and 2-card games. .. When the small winning combination 2 prize is established, the "bell" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the rising line L5.

If the "cherry" or "blank" symbol on the left reel 32L, the "bell" symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the "bell" symbol on the right reel 32R stop on the effective line, 3 small wins will be won. Therefore, 9 medals are paid out in both the 3-card game and the 2-card game. When the small winning combination 3 win is established, the "bell" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R becomes a bell small V type that stops at the upper, middle, and upper stages.

If the "cherry" or "blank" symbol on the left reel 32L, the "bell" symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the "cherry" symbol on the right reel 32R stop on the effective line, 4 small wins will be won. Therefore, 9 medals are paid out in both the 3-card game and the 2-card game. When the small winning combination 4 prize is established, the "bell" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the downward-sloping line L4.

If the "cherry" or "blank" symbol on the left reel 32L, the "cherry" symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the "bell" symbol on the right reel 32R stop on the effective line, 5 small wins will be won. Therefore, 9 medals are paid out in both the 3-card game and the 2-card game. When the small winning combination 5 win is established, the "bell" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the upper line L1.

One of the "cherry" or "replay" symbol on the left reel 32L, the "cherry" symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the "red 7" symbol, "bar" symbol, or "blank" symbol on the right reel 32R is valid. If it stops on the line, it will be a small win of 8 and 9 medals will be paid out regardless of whether it is a 3-card game or a 2-card game. If the "cherry" or "replay" symbol on the left reel 32L, the "cherry" symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the "replay" symbol on the right reel 32R stop on the effective line, 9 small wins will be won. Therefore, 9 medals are paid out in both the 3-card game and the 2-card game. The small winning combination 8 winning and the small winning combination 9 winning have a function as an apparent cherry winning in the slot machine 10.

The explanation of the winning modes of the small winning combination 6, the small winning combination 7, the small winning combination 10 and the small winning combination 14 will be omitted, but if these winnings are established, 9 cards will be played in either the 3-card game or the 2-card game. The medal is paid out.

If any of the "Watermelon 1" to "Watermelon 4" symbols on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the effective line, a small win of 15 will be awarded, which is either a 3-card game or a 2-card game. Even three medals will be paid out. The small winning combination 15 winning function has a function as an apparent watermelon winning in the slot machine 10.

Although the description of the winning mode of the small winning combination 16 to 25 is omitted, if these winnings are established, one medal is paid out in either the three-card game or the two-card game.

In the following, the combination of each winning symbol and the corresponding symbol will also be referred to as a combination of winning symbols. For example, the combination of the small winning combination 1 symbol is a combination of symbols that wins the small winning combination 1, that is, a combination of the "bell" symbol, the "replay" symbol, and the "cherry" symbol. Further, the symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R corresponding to each winning symbol are also referred to as winning symbols. For example, the small winning combination 3 symbols are the "cherry" symbol and the "blank" symbol on the left reel 32L, and the "bell" symbol on the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R.

On the lower left side of the game panel 25, a start lever 41 operated to start the rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is provided. The start lever 41 constitutes a start operation means or a start operation means that is operated to start rotating the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, that is, to start the variable display of the symbol. When the start lever 41 is operated with a predetermined number of medals inserted, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start to rotate.

On the right side of the start lever 41, button-shaped stop switches 42 to 44 that are operated to individually stop the rotating reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are provided. The stop switches 42 to 44 are arranged directly below the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R corresponding to the reels 32L, 32M, 32R to be stopped. That is, when the left stop switch 42 is operated, the rotation of the left reel 32L is stopped, and when the middle stop switch 43 is operated, the rotation of the middle reel 32M is stopped and the right stop switch 44 is operated. In that case, the rotation of the right reel 32R is stopped. The stop switches 42 to 44 constitute a stop operation means operated to stop the variable display of the symbol based on the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R.

On the lower right side of the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R, a medal insertion slot 45 for inserting medals is provided. The medal insertion slot 45 constitutes an input means for inputting a game medium. Further, paying attention to the fact that the medal insertion slot 45 involves an operation of directly inserting medals by the player, it can be said that it constitutes a direct input means for directly inputting the game medium.

The medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 are guided to either the storage passage 47 or the discharge passage 48 by the selector 46 as a passage switching means provided on the back surface of the front door 12. More specifically, the selector 46 is provided with a medal passage switching solenoid 46a, and the medal is guided to the discharge passage 48 side when the medal passage switching solenoid 46a is not excited, and the medal is guided to the discharge passage 48 side when the medal passage switching solenoid 46a is excited. Is guided to the storage passage 47 side. The medal guided to the storage passage 47 is guided to the hopper device 51 housed inside the housing 11. On the other hand, the medal guided to the discharge passage 48 is guided to the medal tray 50 from the medal discharge port 49 provided in the lower front portion of the front door 12, and is returned to the player.

The hopper device 51 includes a storage tank 52 for storing medals and a payout device 53 for paying out medals to the player. The payout device 53 discharges medals to the opening 48a provided in the discharge passage 48 by rotating a rotating plate for medal payout (not shown), and pays out the medals to the medal tray 50 through the discharge passage 48. It has become. Further, on the right side of the hopper device 51, a spare tank 54 is provided to prevent a predetermined amount or more of medals from being stored in the storage tank 52. Inside the storage tank 52 of the hopper device 51, a guide plate 52a for discharging medals from the storage tank 52 to the spare tank 54 is provided. Therefore, when medals are stored at a height higher than the height at which the guide plate 52a is provided, the medals are stored in the spare tank 54.

A button-shaped return switch 55 is provided below the medal insertion slot 45. When the return switch 55 is operated in a situation where the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 45 are jammed in the selector 46, the selector 46 is mechanically interlocked and the medals packed in the selector 46 are medals. It is designed to be returned from the discharge port 49.

On the lower left side of the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R, a first credit insertion switch 56 for inserting three credited virtual medals as a game medium at a time is provided. Further, a second credit insertion switch 57 and a third credit insertion switch 58 are provided on the left side of the first credit insertion switch 56. The second credit insertion switch 57 is for inserting two virtual medals at a time, and the third credit insertion switch 58 is for inserting one virtual medal. Each of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 constitutes an input means for inputting a game medium together with the medal insertion slot 45. Also, note that while the medal insertion slot 45 involves the operation of directly inserting medals by the player, each credit insertion switch 56 to 58 only involves the operation of inserting a virtual medal based on the stored memory. For example, it can be said that it constitutes an indirect input means for indirectly inputting a game medium.

A settlement switch 59 is provided on the left side of the start lever 41. That is, the slot machine 10 has a credit function of storing and storing surplus inserted medals and payout medals at the time of winning as virtual medals until the predetermined maximum value (50 medals) is reached. When the settlement switch 59 is operated in the stored and stored state, the virtual medal is paid out from the medal outlet 49 as a real medal. In this case, paying attention to the function of paying out the credited virtual medal as an actual medal, it can be said that the settlement switch 59 constitutes a settlement operation means for actually paying out the stored and stored game medium.

Below the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R of the game panel 25, there are a credit display unit 60 that displays the number of virtual medals credited, a remaining payout number display unit 61, and a payout that displays the number of medals paid out at the time of winning. A number display unit 62 is provided, respectively. Further, a section indicator 66 indicating a game section is provided at the lower right corner of the payout number display unit 61. These display units 60 to 62 and the section display 66 are composed of a 7-segment display, but it is naturally possible to replace them with a liquid crystal display or the like.

On the upper part of the front door 12, there is an upper lamp 63 that lights up or blinks as the game progresses, and a pair of left and right lamps that sound various sound effects as the game progresses and notify the player of the game state. The speaker 64 and an auxiliary display unit 65 for giving various information to the player are provided. The auxiliary display unit 65 is for executing various display effects as the game progresses, and the game by each reel 32L, 32M, 32R can be considered to be due to the main display unit. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the auxiliary display unit 65 is used. It is called an auxiliary display unit 65. On the back surface of the auxiliary display unit 65, an upper lamp 63, a speaker 64, and a display control device 81 for driving the auxiliary display unit 65 are provided.

A power supply box 70 is provided on the left side of the hopper device 51 inside the housing 11. The power supply box 70 houses the power supply device 91 inside, and also includes a power supply switch 71, a reset switch 72, a setting key insertion hole 73, and the like. The power switch 71 is a start switch for supplying power to each part including the main control device 101. The reset switch 72 is a switch for resetting the error state of the slot machine 10. Further, the setting key insertion hole 73 is for the hole manager or the like to adjust the medal output. That is, the winning probability of the slot machine 10 can be set by the hall manager or the like inserting the setting key into the setting key insertion hole 73 and operating the ON operation. The reset switch 72 is operated not only when resetting the error state but also when changing the winning probability of the slot machine 10.

Above the reel unit 31, a main control device 101 that controls and manages the game is attached to the housing 11.

Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG.

The main control device 101 is equipped with a microcomputer centered on the CPU 102, which is an arithmetic processing means. In addition to the power supply device 91, a clock circuit 103 that outputs a rectangular wave having a predetermined frequency, an input / output port 104, and the like are connected to the CPU 102 via an internal bus. The main control device 101 functions as a main board built in the slot machine 10.

On the input side of the main controller 101, there is a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a reel index sensor that individually detects that each reel 32L, 32M, 32R has made one rotation), and a start detection sensor that detects the operation of the start lever 41. 41a, stop detection sensors 42a to 44a for individually detecting the operation of each stop switch 42 to 44, insertion medal detection sensor 45a for detecting medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45, and medals to be paid out from the hopper device 51. Payout detection sensor 51a, credit insertion detection sensor 56a to 58a that individually detects the operation of each credit insertion switch 56 to 58, settlement detection sensor 59a that detects the operation of the settlement switch 59, and reset detection that detects the operation of the reset switch 72. Various sensors such as the sensor 72a and the setting key detection sensor 73a that detects that the setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole 73 and the ON operation is performed are connected, and signals from these various sensors connect to the input / output port 104. It is designed to be output to the CPU 102 via.

Further, a power supply device 91 is connected to the input side of the main control device 101 via an input / output port 104. The power supply device 91 is equipped with a power supply unit 91a that supplies drive power to each electronic device of the slot machine 10 including the main control device 101, a power failure monitoring circuit 91b, and the like.

The power failure monitoring circuit 91b monitors the power cutoff state and generates a power failure signal not only when the power is cut off but also when the power supply is cut off by the power switch 71. Therefore, the power failure monitoring circuit 91b monitors the stabilized drive voltage of DC 12 volt in this example output from the power supply unit 91a, and determines that the power supply is cut off when this drive voltage drops to less than, for example, 10 volt. It is configured to output a power failure signal. The power failure signal is supplied to each of the CPU 102 and the input / output port 104, and the CPU 102 recognizes the power failure signal to execute the power failure process described later. Further, the power failure signal is also configured to be supplied to the display control device 81.

The power supply unit 91a is configured to output a regulated voltage of 5 volts, which is used as a drive voltage in a control system such as the main control device 101, even when the output voltage drops to less than 10 volts. As the time for outputting this regulated voltage, a sufficient time is secured for executing the power failure processing by the main control device 101.

On the output side of the main control device 101, a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a stepping motor for rotating each reel 32L, 32M, 32R), a medal passage switching solenoid 46a provided in the selector 46, a hopper device 51, and a credit An external centralized terminal board 121 or the like capable of transmitting information to a display unit 60, a remaining payout number display unit 61, a payout number display unit 62, a section display 66, a display control device 81, a hall management device (not shown), or the like provides an input / output port 104. Connected via.

The display control device 81 is a control device for driving the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65, and includes a substrate in which a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like for driving these are integrated. Then, after receiving the signal from the main control device 101, the display control device 81 independently drives and controls the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65. Therefore, the display control device 81 is a sub-base that executes auxiliary control in relation to the main control device 101, which is the main base that controls and manages the game. The various display units 60 to 62 may also be configured to be driven and controlled by the display control device 81.

The CPU 102 described above has a ROM 105 that stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the CPU 102, and a work area that temporarily stores various data when executing the control program stored in the ROM 105. In addition to the RAM 106 for securing the data, various processing circuits required in the slot machine 10 such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit, as well as a credit counter for counting the number of credits, etc. Various counters are built-in. A main memory as a storage means is configured by the ROM 105 and the RAM 106, and a program for executing various processes shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 10 to 28 is stored in the ROM 105 described above as a part of the control program.

The RAM 106 has a configuration in which a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 91 to hold (back up) data even after the power supply of the slot machine 10 is cut off. The RAM 106 has a memory for temporarily storing various data, a winning flag storage area 106a for storing the lottery result of the winning combination, and stop information used when stopping control of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. In addition to the stop information storage area 106b for storing the game state, the state information storage area 106c for storing the game state, the section information storage area 106d for storing the game section, and the like, a backup area is provided.

The backup area is an area for storing the value of the stack pointer when the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like (including power cutoff by operating the power switch 71. The same applies hereinafter). Yes, when the power failure is resolved (including turning on the power by operating the power switch 71, the same applies hereinafter), the state of the slot machine 10 can be restored to the state before the power was cut off based on the information in the backup area. .. Writing to the backup area is executed when the power is cut off by a power failure process (see FIG. 10), and restoration of each value written in the backup area is executed in the main process when the power is turned on.

Further, the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 102 is configured so that a power failure signal from the power failure monitoring circuit 91b is input when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Then, when the power is cut off, the NMI interrupt process as the power failure flag generation process is immediately executed.

Subsequently, each control process executed by the CPU 102 of the main control device 101 will be described. The processing of the CPU 102 is roughly divided into a main processing that is started when the power is turned on, a timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (at a cycle of 1.49 msec in this embodiment), and a power failure signal to the NMI terminal. There is an NMI interrupt process that is activated in response to the input of. In the following, among these processes, the processes related to the progress of the game, that is, the timer interrupt process and the normal process performed in the main process will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 10 to 28.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing that is periodically executed by the main control device 101, and a timer interrupt is generated by the CPU 102 of the main control device 101, for example, every 1.49 msec.

First, in the register save process shown in step S101, the values of all the registers in the CPU 102 used in the normal process described later are saved in the backup area of the RAM 106. In step S102, it is confirmed whether or not the power failure flag is set, and if the power failure flag is set, the process proceeds to step S103 to execute the power failure process.

Here, the outline of the power failure processing will be described.

When the power supply is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, a power failure signal is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 91b of the power supply device 91, and the power failure signal is input to the main control device 101 via the NMI terminal. When a power failure signal is input, the main control device 101 immediately executes NMI interrupt processing and sets the power failure flag in the power failure flag storage area provided in the RAM 106.

In the power failure processing, it is first determined whether or not the command transmission is completed, and if the transmission is not completed, the main processing is terminated and the timer interrupt processing is restored to end the command transmission. When the command transmission is completed, the value of the stack pointer of the CPU 102 is saved in the backup area of the RAM 106. After that, the output state of the output port in the input / output port 104 is cleared, and all actuators (not shown) are turned off. Then, when the power failure is resolved, the RAM determination value for determining whether the data in the RAM 106 is normal is calculated and stored in the backup area, thereby prohibiting subsequent RAM access. After performing the above processing, an infinite loop is entered in case the power supply is completely cut off and the processing cannot be executed. In consideration of the case where the power failure flag is erroneously set due to noise or the like, it is confirmed whether or not the power failure signal is output until the infinite loop is entered. If the power failure signal is not output, the power failure state has been restored. Therefore, writing to the RAM 106 is permitted, the power failure flag is reset, and the timer interrupt processing is restored. If the power failure signal is continuously output, it goes into an infinite loop as it is. By the way, it is confirmed whether or not the power failure signal is output even under the infinite loop, and if the power failure signal is no longer output, the process shifts to the main process.

Returning to the description of the timer interrupt process, if the power failure flag is not set in step S102, various processes after step S104 are performed.

That is, in step S104, the watchdog timer clearing process for initializing the value of the watchdog timer for monitoring the occurrence of malfunction is performed. In step S105, an interrupt end declaration process is performed so that the next timer interrupt can be set for the CPU 102 itself. In step S106, in order to rotate each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, a stepping motor control process for driving a stepping motor, which is a rotating cylinder drive motor, is performed. In step S107, the states of various sensors (see FIG. 9) such as the stop detection sensors 42a to 44a, the insertion medal detection sensor 45a, and the payout detection sensor 51a connected to the input / output port 104 are read, and whether the reading result is normal or not. Performs sensor monitoring processing to monitor the number. In step S108, a timer subtraction process for subtracting the values of each counter and timer is performed. In step S109, counter processing is performed to output the result of counting the number of medals bet and the number of payouts to the external centralized terminal board 121.

In step S110, a command output process for transmitting various commands such as a lottery result command described later to the display control device 81 is performed. In step S111, a segment data setting process for setting segment data to be displayed on the credit display unit 60, the remaining payout number display unit 61, and the payout number display unit 62 is performed. In step S112, segment data display processing is performed in which the segment data set in the segment data setting processing is supplied to the display units 60 to 62 to display the corresponding numbers, symbols, and the like. In step S113, a port output process for outputting data corresponding to the I / O device from the input / output port 104 is performed. In step S114, the values of the registers saved in the backup area in the previous step S101 are returned to the corresponding registers in the CPU 102. After that, in step S115, an interrupt enable process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed, and this series of timer interrupt processes is terminated.

Next, a normal process for performing main control related to the game will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S201, an interrupt enable process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed. In step S202, pre-start processing is performed to enable the game. In the pre-start process, the display control device 81 or the like waits until the initialization is completed. When the initialization of the display control device 81 or the like is completed, the game management process shown in steps S203 to S214 is performed.

As the game management process, in step S203, data such as various game information stored in the RAM 106 (for example, a random number value used in the previous game) is cleared. After that, in step S204, a start waiting process is performed.

In the start waiting process, it is determined whether or not any of the re-game 1 prize to the re-game 3 prize is established in the previous game. If any of the re-game winnings is established, the automatic insertion process of automatically inserting the same number of virtual medals as the previous bet number is performed, and the start waiting process is ended. In the automatic insertion process, virtual medals are inserted without reducing the number of virtual medals displayed on the credit display unit 60. That is, if any of the re-game prizes is established in the previous game, the player can play the current game without reducing the number of medals owned and without inserting medals. If none of the re-game winnings is established, a sensor abnormality confirmation process is performed to confirm whether or not an error has occurred in the sensor reading result performed in the sensor monitoring process step S107 of the timer interrupt process. When an abnormality has occurred, the slot machine 10 is put into an error state, and an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of the error is performed. Such an error state is maintained until the reset switch 72 is operated. If the reading result of the sensor is normal, it is determined whether or not the settlement switch 59 has been operated, and if the settlement switch 59 is operated, a medal return process that pays out the same number of medals as the credited virtual medal. I do. Whether or not the medal insertion or credit insertion switches 56 to 58 have been operated between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process after the medal return process is completed or the settlement switch 59 is not operated. If any of these is performed, the medal insertion process for changing the number of bets is performed, and the start waiting process is terminated. Further, if neither the medal insertion nor the operation of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is performed between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process, the start waiting process is terminated as it is.

After the start waiting process is completed, in step S205, it is determined whether or not the number of bets on the medals has reached the specified number. In this slot machine 10, "2" and "3" are set as specified numbers. If the number of bets has not reached the specified number, the process returns to the start waiting process in step S204, and the process after the sensor abnormality confirmation process is performed. When the number of bets has reached the specified number, it is determined in step S206 whether or not the start lever 41 has been operated. If the start lever 41 is not operated, the process returns to the start waiting process in step S204, and the process after the sensor abnormality confirmation process is performed.

On the other hand, when the start lever 41 is operated, the game can be started when the start lever 41 is operated in a situation where a specified number of medals are bet, so the game is started in order to start the game. It means that a command has occurred. In such a case, the effective line setting process for setting the upward-sloping line L5 as the effective line is performed in step S207, and the medal passage switching solenoid 46a is switched to the non-excited state in step S208 to prohibit bet acceptance. After that, the lottery process of step S209, the reel control process of step S210, the medal payout process of step S211, the BB state process of step S212, the game section process of step S213, and the effect instruction process of step S214 are executed in order, and in step S203. Return.

Next, the lottery process in step S209 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S301, a random number used when determining whether or not the combination is correct is acquired. In the slot machine 10, when the start lever 41 is operated, the hard circuit latches the value of the free run counter at that time. The free run counter generates random numbers from 0 to 65535, and the CPU 102 stores the value latched by the hard circuit in the RAM 106 after confirming the operation of the start lever 41. With such a configuration, it is possible to quickly acquire random numbers at the timing when the start lever 41 is operated, and it is possible to avoid problems such as synchronization. The hard circuit of the slot machine 10 is configured to latch the value of the free run counter each time the start lever 41 is operated.

After acquiring the random numbers, in step S302, a lottery table for determining the winning or failing of the winning combination is selected. In this slot machine 10, six stages of winning probabilities from "setting 1" to "setting 6" are prepared in advance, and by inserting the setting key into the setting key insertion hole and turning it on, and performing a predetermined operation. , It is possible to set which of the winning probabilities the internal processing is to be executed based on. In step S302, the lottery table having the lowest expected medal payout value is selected when the setting state is "setting 1", and the lottery table having the highest expected medal payout value is selected when the setting state is "setting 6".

The lottery table will be briefly described. FIG. 13 is a lottery table selected in the two-card game of "setting 3", and FIG. 14 is a lottery table selected in the three-card game of "setting 3". An index value IV is set in the lottery table, and each index value IV is uniquely associated with a winning combination and a point value PV is set.

After selecting the lottery table, the index value IV is set to 1 in step S303, and the determination value DV used when determining the validity of the winning combination is set in the subsequent step S304. In this determination value setting process, a new determination value DV is set by adding the current index value IV and the corresponding point value PV to the current determination value DV. In the initial judgment value setting process, the random value acquired in step S301 is used as the current judgment value DV, and the current index value IV of 1 and the corresponding point value PV are added to the new judgment value DV. The judgment value is DV.

After that, in step S305, it is determined whether or not the combination corresponding to the index value IV is appropriate. In the winning / failing determination of the winning combination, it is determined whether or not the determination value DV exceeds 65535. If it exceeds 65535, the process proceeds to step S306, and the winning flag corresponding to the index value IV at that time is set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106. For example, when the determination value DV exceeds 65535 when IV = 5, in step S306, the left and right bell 1 winning flags indicating that the small winning combination 2, the small winning combination 16, and the small winning combination 19 have been won are set in the winning flag storage area 106a. Set to.

By the way, the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a is reset after the game in which the corresponding winning flag is set ends (see S203 in the normal process).

By the way, if the set winning flag is not the BB1 winning flag indicating that BB1 has been won or the BB2 winning flag indicating that BB2 has been won, the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a is set with the corresponding winning flag. It is reset after the end of the game (see S203 of normal processing). On the other hand, when the winning flag is the BB1 winning flag or the BB2 winning flag, these winning flags are reset on condition that the corresponding winning is established. That is, the BB1 winning flag and the BB2 winning flag may be valid over a plurality of games. In step S306 in the state where the BB1 winning flag or the BB2 winning flag is carried over, the corresponding winning flag is set if a combination other than BB1 and BB2 is won, and the corresponding winning is achieved if BB1 and BB2 are won. Do not set the flag. Therefore, for example, if the BB2 is won in the two-card game and the three-card game is played with the BB2 winning flag carried over, the BB1 is not won.

If the determination value DV does not exceed 65535 in step S305, it means that the combination corresponding to the index value IV is lost. In such a case, the index value IV is added by 1 in step S307, and in the subsequent step S308, it is determined whether or not there is a role corresponding to the index value IV, that is, whether or not there is a determination target to be determined. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the index value IV added by 1 exceeds the maximum value of the index value IV set in the lottery table. If there is a determination target to be determined as to whether or not it is correct, the process returns to step S304 and the determination of whether or not the winning combination is successful is continued. At this time, in step S304, the current index value IV and the corresponding point value PV are added to the judgment value DV (that is, the current judgment value DV) used for the winning / failing judgment of the previous combination to obtain a new judgment value DV. In step S305, the winning / failing determination of the winning combination is performed based on the determination value DV.

By the way, when the winning or failing of the winning combination is judged using the lottery table shown in FIG. 13 in the two-card game, the probability of winning the replay 1 and the replay 2 is about 1 / 14.6, respectively, and the left middle bell 1 and Left middle bell 2, left and right bell 1, left and right bell 2, middle left bell 1, middle left bell 2, middle right bell 1, middle right bell 2, right bell 1, right bell 2 The probability of winning each is about 16400 minutes. 1. The probability of winning the common bell is about 1 / 12.7, the probability of winning the weak cherry is about 1/16400, the probability of winning the watermelon is about 1 / 8, and the chance role. 1, Chance role 2, Strong cherry, The probability of winning the strong chance role is about 1/16400, respectively, the probability of winning the 1-card role is about 1/192, the probability of winning the BB2 is about It is 1/4.00. In the two-card game, there is no loss of winning any of the roles, and no event of winning BB1 occurs.

When the winning or failing of the winning combination is determined using the lottery table shown in FIG. 14 in the three-card game, the probability of winning the replay 1 and the replay 2 is about 1 / 14.6, respectively, the left middle bell and the left middle. Bell 2, left and right bell 1, left and right bell 2, middle left bell 1, middle left bell 2, middle right bell 1, middle right bell 2, right bell 1, right bell 2 The probability of winning each is about 14.4 minutes. 1. The probability of winning the common bell is about 1 in 65.5, the probability of winning the weak cherry is about 1 in 81.9, watermelon, chance role 1, chance role 2, strong cherry, strong chance The probability of winning a role is about 1 in 1090, and the probability of winning in BB1 is about 1 in 12.4. In the three-card game, the event of winning the one-card combination and the event of winning the BB2 do not occur. In addition, when the winning or losing of the winning combination is determined using the lottery table shown in FIG. 14 in the three-card game, if the BB1 winning flag and the BB2 winning flag are not carried over, the probability of losing the winning combination is about 1 / 18.3. If the BB1 winning flag or the BB2 winning flag is carried over, there is a 1/7.40 chance that the flag will be missed.

After the winning flag is set in step S306, or when it is determined in step S308 that there is no determination target to be determined, it means that the winning / failing determination of the winning combination is completed. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S309, and the section lottery process related to the transition of the game section is performed. In step S310, the lottery result command is set. Here, the lottery result command refers to the display control device 81 so as to grasp various results performed in the main lottery process, specifically, the result of the winning / failing determination of the winning combination and the lottery result in the section lottery process. This is the command to be sent. However, in the normal processing, various commands such as the lottery result command are only set in the ring buffer, and the command is not transmitted to the display control device 81. The command transmission to the display control device 81 is performed by the command output process S110 of the timer interrupt process described above.

Then, in step S311, the stop information setting process for setting the stop information for reel stop control is performed, and the lottery process is completed.

Next, the reel control process in step S210 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the reel control process, first, in step S401, a rotation start process for starting the rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is performed.

In the rotation start process, it is confirmed whether or not a predetermined weight time (about 4.1 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the time when the reel started rotating in the previous game, and if not. Waits until the wait time elapses. When the weight time has elapsed, the weight time for the next game is reset, and the motor control initialization process for setting the rotation start information in the motor control storage area provided in the RAM 106 is performed. By performing this process, the stepping motor control process S106 of the timer interrupt process starts the stepping motor acceleration process, and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start rotating. Therefore, even if the player bets a specified number of medals and operates the start lever 41, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R may not start rotating immediately. After that, it waits until each reel 32L, 32M, 32R rotates at a constant speed at a predetermined rotation speed, and ends the rotation start process. Further, when the rotation speed of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R becomes a constant speed, the CPU 102 can generate a stop command by lighting and displaying a lamp (not shown) of each of the stop switches 42 to 44. Is notified to the players and the like.

Following the rotation start process, in step S402, it is determined whether or not any of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated. If none of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated, it waits until any of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated. If it is determined that any of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S403, and it is determined whether or not the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel has been operated, that is, whether or not a stop command has been generated. To do. If the stop command has not been generated, the process returns to step S402 and waits until any of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated. When a stop command is generated, the stop command command is set in step S404. Here, the stop command command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp which stop switch is operated to generate the stop command. When the stop command command is set, the stop control process shown in steps S405 to S411 is performed in order to stop the rotating reel.

In step S405, the symbol number of the arrival symbol that has reached the base point position (lower stage in the present embodiment) at the timing when the stop switch is operated is confirmed. Specifically, the symbol number of the arrival symbol that has reached the base point position is confirmed by the number of excitation pulses output from the time when the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input. In the following step S406, the number of slips of the reel to be stopped this time is calculated based on the stop information stored in the stop information storage area 106b. In this slot machine 10, as a stop mode for stopping each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, a stop mode for stopping the arrival symbol that has reached the base point position as it is when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated corresponds to the stop mode. A stop mode in which the reel to be stopped is stopped after sliding one symbol, a stop mode in which the reel is stopped after sliding two symbols, a stop mode in which the reel is stopped after sliding three symbols, and a stop mode in which the reel is stopped after sliding four symbols. Five patterns of stopping modes are prepared, as well as stopping modes. Therefore, in step S406, any value of 0 to 4 is calculated as the slip number based on the stop information stored in the stop information storage area 106b. After that, in step S407, the calculated slip number is added to the symbol number of the reached symbol, and the symbol number of the stop symbol that is actually stopped at the base point position is determined. In step S408, it is determined whether or not the symbol number of the reel arrival symbol to be stopped this time and the symbol number of the stop symbol are equal, and if they are equal, the reel stop process for stopping the rotation of the reel is performed in step S409. Do. After that, in step S410, it is determined whether or not all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R have stopped. If all reels 32L, 32M, 32R are not stopped, the stop information second setting process is performed in step S411, and the process returns to step S402.

Here, the stop information second setting process is a process of changing the stop information stored in the stop information storage area 106b of the RAM 106 after the reels are stopped. In the stop information second setting process, the stop information is changed based on the set winning flag and the stop result of the stopped reel. In this slot machine 10, left middle bell 1, left middle bell 2, left and right bell 1, left and right bell 2, middle left bell 1, middle left bell 2, middle right bell 1, middle right bell 2, right bell 1, right bell When any of 2 is won (see FIG. 13), the stop information second setting process is performed in order to change the winning mode established by the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 that generated the stop command.

Specifically, when the left middle bell 1 or the left middle bell 2 is won, if the operation order is as follows: left stop switch 42 → middle stop switch 43 → right stop switch 44, a small winning combination 1 prize is established. As described above, if the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in another operation order, a winning small winning combination other than the small winning combination 1 (if the left middle bell 1 is won, the small winning combination 16 winning or the small winning combination 19) is established. Change the stop information so that. If the left and right bell 1 or the left and right bell 2 are won, other small winning combination 2 prizes will be established if the left stop switch 42 → right stop switch 44 → middle stop switch 43 is operated in the order of operation. If the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in the operation order, the stop information is changed so that the winning small winning combination other than the small winning combination 2 is established. If the middle left bell 1 or the middle left bell 2 is won, the small winning combination 3 prize will be established if the operation is performed in the order of the middle stop switch 43 → the left stop switch 42 → the right stop switch 44. If the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in another operation order, the stop information is changed so that the winning small winning combination other than the small winning combination 3 is established. If the middle right bell 1 or the middle right bell 2 is won, the small winning combination 4 prize will be established if the operation is performed in the order of the middle stop switch 43 → the right stop switch 44 → the left stop switch 42. If the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in another operation order, the stop information is changed so that the winning small winning combination other than the small winning combination 4 is established. When the right bell 1 or the right bell 2 is won, the left stop switch 42 or the middle stop switch 43 is operated first so that the small winning combination 5 prize is established if the right stop switch 44 is operated first. If so, the stop information is changed so that the winning small winning combination other than the small winning combination 5 is established.

Therefore, one of the left middle bell 1, the left middle bell 2, the left and right bell 1, the left and right bell 2, the middle left bell 1, the middle left bell 2, the middle right bell 1, the middle right bell 2, the right bell 1, and the right bell 2. In the case of winning, if the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in the operation order corresponding to the name of the winning combination, a prize is established in which nine medals are paid out. When the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in another operation order, a prize in which one medal is paid out may be established or a medal may be missed depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. In the following, left middle bell 1, left middle bell 2, left and right bell 1, left and right bell 2, middle left bell 1, middle left bell 2, middle right bell 1, middle right bell 2, right bell 1, right bell 2 Collectively, it is also called "pushing order role" or "pushing order bell role".

Returning to the description of the reel control process, if it is determined in step S410 that all reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped, the payout determination process is performed in step S412. The payout determination process is a process of setting the number of medals to be paid out on the condition that the combinations of winning symbols are lined up on the valid line. In the payout determination process, a combination of symbols formed on the effective line is derived from the symbol number of the stopped symbol stopped at the lower stage of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, and whether or not a prize is established on the effective line is determined. judge. If the winning is established, it is further determined whether or not the winning condition device corresponds to the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a. When the winning condition device corresponds to the winning flag, the winning condition device and the number of payouts corresponding to the condition device are set in the payout information storage area provided in the RAM 106. On the other hand, when the winning condition device does not correspond to the winning flag, the slot machine 10 is put into an error state and an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of an error is performed. Such an error state is maintained until the reset switch 72 is operated. When the payout determination process is completed, the winning result command is set in step S413 so that the display control device 81 grasps the winning condition device in this game, and the reel control processing is terminated.

Next, the medal payout process in step S211 will be outlined.

In the medal payout process, it is determined whether or not the number of payouts set in the payout information storage area is 0. When the number of payouts is 0, it means that it is determined that the small winning combination has not been established in the previous payout determination process. In such a case, it is determined whether or not any of the re-game 1 prize to the re-game 3 prize is established based on the condition device set in the payout determination process. If none of the re-game prizes have been established, the medal payout process is terminated as it is, and if any of the re-game prizes has been established, the re-game setting process is performed and the medal payout process is terminated. In the start waiting process S204 described above, when it is determined that the re-game setting process has been performed, the automatic input process is performed.

On the other hand, if the number of payouts set in the payout information storage area is not 0, the same number of medals as the number of payouts is paid out, and the medal payout process is completed. Regarding the payout of medals Specifically, if the count value of the credit counter has not reached the upper limit (the number of stored medals is 50), the number of payouts is added to the count value of the credit counter and the value after addition is added. It is displayed on the credit display unit 60. If the count value of the credit counter has reached the upper limit, or if the count value reaches the upper limit during the addition of the number of payouts, the rotating plate for medal payout is driven to eject medals from the hopper device 51. Pay out to the medal tray 50 via the exit 49. In the medal payout process, the number of payouts displayed on the payout number display unit 62 is also changed according to the payout of medals.

Next, the BB state processing in step S212 will be described.

In the BB state processing, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the BB state. If it is not in the BB state, it is determined whether or not the BB1 winning flag or the BB2 winning flag is set. If none of the BB winning flags are set, the status command is set and the BB status processing ends. Here, the state command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the game state at the end of the game (that is, the game state of the next game), and is set in the state information storage area 106c. Set the setting flag and the corresponding status command.

When any of the BB winning flags is set, it is determined whether or not the corresponding BB winning has been established based on the condition device set in the previous payout determination process. If the corresponding BB winning is not established, the status command is set and the BB status processing is terminated. When the corresponding BB winning is established, the BB winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106 is cleared. At this time, if the BB1 winning is established, the BB1 setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, and 30 is set in the remaining BB game number counter provided in the state information storage area 106c. When the BB2 prize is established, the BB2 setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, and 30 is set in the remaining BB game number counter provided in the state information storage area 106c. After that, the status command is set to end the BB status processing.

When the current game state is the BB state, 1 is subtracted from the value of the remaining BB game number counter, and it is determined whether or not the value of the remaining BB game number counter becomes 0. If the value of the remaining BB game number counter is not 0, the BB state processing ends after the state command is set. When the value of the remaining BB game number counter becomes 0, it means that the end condition of the BB state is satisfied, so the BB setting flag is cleared. After that, the status command is set to end the BB status processing.

As described above, when the BB1 setting flag or the BB2 setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, the game state becomes the BB state until 30 games are played. In the BB state based on the BB1 setting flag, only three cards can be played, and a prize is established in which one card is always won and one medal is paid out. Therefore, when the player shifts to the BB state based on the BB1 setting flag, the player reduces the number of owned medals by 60 (= (3-1) × 30) by the end of the BB state. In the BB state based on the BB2 setting flag, only two cards can be played, and a prize is established in which one card is always won and one medal is paid out. Therefore, when the player shifts to the BB state based on the BB2 setting flag, the player reduces the number of owned medals by 30 (= (2-1) × 30) by the end of the BB state.

In the slot machine 10, the main control device 101 manages two types of game states, a normal state and a BB state, and the main control device 101 manages two types of game sections, a normal section and an advantageous section. There is.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing the transition of the game section.

The normal section is a game section in which a transition lottery for whether or not to shift to an advantageous section can be performed. In the normal section, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified when the push order combination is won. Therefore, in the normal section, it is expected that about 0.24 medals will be reduced for each game played in the case of two-card game, and about 0.78 medals will be reduced for each game played in the case of three-card game. It is expected that medals will decrease. Transition to Advantageous Section If the lottery is won, the game section shifts to the advantageous section.

The advantageous section is a game section in which the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 can be notified when the push order combination is won. That is, the advantageous section is a gaming section that is more advantageous to the player than the normal section in that the operation order can be notified. The advantageous section is composed of two game modes, a chance mode and a notification mode. If you win the lottery to shift to the advantageous section in the normal section, you will shift to the chance mode of the advantageous section. The advantageous section may end when the notification mode ends. However, when the game is played 1500 times in the advantageous section and when the difference number in the advantageous section reaches 2400, the advantageous section ends regardless of the game mode at that time. The case where the difference number in the advantageous section reaches 2400 is more specifically the case where the number of medals owned by the player in the advantageous section reaches 2400 without becoming 0, in other words, the player in the advantageous section. This is the case where the difference number from the base point reaches 2400 with the time when the number of medals owned by the player is the smallest.

The chance mode is a game mode in which a transition lottery for whether or not to shift to the notification mode is performed. The chance mode ends when the transition lottery is won and when a predetermined number of games are played under the chance mode. When the chance mode ends, the mode shifts to the notification mode. In the chance mode, as in the normal section, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified when the push order combination is won. Therefore, in the chance mode, it is expected that about 0.24 medals will be reduced for each game played in the case of two-card game, and about 0.78 medals will be reduced for each game played in the case of three-card game. It is expected that medals will decrease.

The notification mode is a game mode in which the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is notified with a predetermined probability when the push order combination is won. More specifically, the notification mode includes notification mode A in which the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is notified at a rate of 70% when the push order combination is won, and 85% when the push order combination is won. There are three types: a notification mode B in which the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is notified at a rate, and a notification mode C in which the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is notified whenever the push order combination is won. .. The notification mode ends when the net increase in the number of sheets in the notification mode reaches 120. In the notification mode A in which the operation order is notified, that is, the navigation rate is 70%, it can be expected that the number of medals increases by about 2.2 for each game played. Therefore, when the notification mode A is entered, it takes about 55 games to finish the notification mode A. In the notification mode B in which the navigation rate is 85%, it can be expected that the number of medals will increase by about 3.1 for each game played. Therefore, when the notification mode B is entered, it takes about 40 games to finish the notification mode B. In the notification mode C in which the navigation rate is 100%, it can be expected that the number of medals will increase by about 4.0 for each game played. Therefore, when the notification mode C is entered, it takes about 31 games to end the notification mode C. When the notification mode ends, a continuous lottery is performed as to whether or not to continue the notification mode. If the continuous lottery is won, the notification mode continues, and if the continuous lottery is not won, the mode shifts to the chance mode or the normal section.

As described above, the slot machine 10 has a game property of increasing the number of owned medals by continuing the game in the notification mode.

Hereinafter, various processes performed by the main control device 101 when managing the game section will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 17 and after. In order to facilitate understanding, various processes performed by the main control device 101 in each game section will be described individually.

First, the processing in the normal section will be described.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a section lottery process in a normal section. The section lottery process is a process (see step S309, FIG. 12) that is performed after the winning / failing determination of the winning combination is completed in the lottery process, and is performed at the start stage of the game.

In step S501, it is determined whether or not the current game is a three-card game. In the case of a three-card game, the process proceeds to step S502, and it is determined whether or not the winning flag is set in the winning flag storage area 106a, that is, whether or not a winning combination has been won. If the winning flag is set, the process proceeds to step S503, and it is determined whether or not the winning flag is set in this game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, the event of winning BB2 does not occur in the three-card game. Therefore, if the set winning flag is only the BB2 winning flag, it is determined that the winning flag is not set in this game, and if the winning flag other than the BB2 winning flag is set, it is determined. , It is determined that the winning flag is set in this game. If the winning flag is set in this game, the transition flag is set in step S504, and the section indicator 66 is turned on in step S505 to end this process. If the game this time is a two-card game, if the winning flag is not set, or if the winning flag is set but not set in this game, this process ends as it is. To do.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the game section processing in the normal section. The game section process is a process performed after the medal payout process is completed (see step S211 and FIG. 11), and is performed at the end stage of the game.

In step S601, it is determined whether or not the transition flag is set. If the transition flag is set, it means that you have won the transition lottery in this game. In such a case, the advantageous section transition process shown in steps S602 to S608 is performed.

In the advantageous section transition process, the transition flag is cleared in step S602. In step S603, the game section flag stored in the section information storage area 106d is changed to an advantageous flag, and in step S604, 0 is set in the section game number counter provided in the section information storage area 106d. In the following step S605, the game mode flag stored in the section information storage area 106d is changed to the chance flag. In step S606, 890 is set in the transition game number counter provided in the section information storage area 106d. In step S607, 0 is set in the mode game number counter provided in the section information storage area 106d, and in step S608, 0 is set in the difference number counter provided in the section information storage area 106d.

In the case where it is determined in step S601 that the transition flag is not set and the case where 0 is set in the difference number counter in step S608, the section command is set in step S609 and this process is terminated. .. Here, the section command is various information about the game section at the end of the game (that is, the game section and game mode of the next game, and if it is an advantageous section, the number of games played in the advantageous section and the game played in the game mode. It is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 to grasp the number of times, the number of transition games, etc.), and in step S609, the game section flag, the game mode flag, and various counters set in the section information storage area 106d. Set the interval command corresponding to the value.

As described above, if any combination is won in the three-card game in the normal section, the mode shifts to the chance mode in the advantageous section. As explained in the lottery process, for example, in the case of "setting 3", if the BB1 winning flag and the BB2 winning flag are not carried over, a loss will occur with a probability of about 1 / 18.3, and the BB1 winning flag or the BB2 winning flag will be won. If the flag is carried over, there is a 1 in 7.40 chance that the flag will come off. Therefore, the normal section ends in a few games if three cards are played. In addition, when the two-card game is played, it does not shift to the advantageous section regardless of the result of winning or losing the combination.

Next, the processing in the chance mode of the advantageous section will be described.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a section lottery process in the chance mode. The section lottery process is a process (see step S309, FIG. 12) that is performed after the winning / failing determination of the winning combination is completed in the lottery process, and is performed at the start stage of the game.

In step S701, it is determined whether or not the current game is a three-card game. In the case of a three-card game, the process proceeds to step S702, and a transition lottery for whether or not to shift to the notification mode is performed. In the transition lottery in the chance mode, the winning / failing judgment is performed based on the set winning flag and the random number acquired when the winning / failing judgment of the winning combination is performed. By the way, the probability of winning the transition lottery in the chance mode is about 1/350. In step S703, it is determined whether or not the transition lottery has been won. If the transition lottery is won, the main process is terminated after the transition flag is set in step S704, and if the transition lottery is not won, the main process is terminated as it is without setting the transition flag. If the game this time is a two-card game instead of a three-card game, the main process is terminated as it is without performing the above transition lottery.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the game section processing in the chance mode. The game section process is a process performed after the medal payout process is completed (see step S211 and FIG. 11), and is performed at the end stage of the game.

In step S801, the end determination process is performed.

In the end determination process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 21, 1 is added to the value of the section game number counter in step S901, and it is determined in step S902 whether or not the value of the section game number counter has reached 1500. .. If the value of the section game number counter is not 1500, the process proceeds to step S906, and it is determined whether or not the re-game winning is established. If the re-game winning is not established, the process proceeds to step S907, and the difference number adjustment process for changing the value of the difference number counter is performed.

In the difference number adjustment process, the number of medal bets (3 or 2 in the present embodiment) is subtracted from the number of medals paid out in this game, and the subtraction result is added to the difference number counter. After that, it is determined whether or not the value of the difference number counter is 0 or more. If the value of the difference number counter is less than 0, the difference number adjustment process is terminated after changing the value of the difference number counter to 0, and if the value of the difference number counter is 0 or more, the difference number is as it is. The adjustment process ends. In addition, the reason why the difference number adjustment process is not performed when the re-game winning is established is that the result of subtracting the number of medal bets from the number of medals paid out in this game is 0, so it is necessary to perform the difference number adjustment process. Because there isn't.

Whether or not the value of the difference number counter is larger than 2400 is determined in step S908 when it is determined in step S906 that the re-game winning is established and when the difference number adjustment process is performed in step S907. judge. If the value of the difference number counter is 2400 or less, this process is terminated as it is.

When it is determined in step S902 that the value of the section game number counter is 1500, and when it is determined in step S908 that the value of the difference number counter is greater than 2400, the advantages shown in steps S903 to S905 are shown. Performs section end processing and ends this processing. In the advantageous section end process, the game section flag stored in the section information storage area 106d is changed to the normal flag in step S903, and the section indicator 66 is turned off and off in step S904. In step S905, the initialization process associated with the end of the advantageous section is executed. In the initialization process, the process of initializing the information related to the instruction function (for example, the section game number counter value) stored in the section information storage area 106d is executed.

Returning to the description of the game section processing, in step S802, it is determined whether or not the current game section is an advantageous section. When it is determined that the current game section is not an advantageous section but a normal section, it means that the advantageous section end processing has been performed in the end determination process of step S801, so the section command is set in step S810. This process ends later.

If the current game section is an advantageous section, the process proceeds to step S803, and it is determined whether or not the current game is a three-card game. In the case of a three-player game, 1 is added to the value of the mode game number counter in step S804, and it is determined in step S805 whether or not the transition flag is set. When the transition flag is set, it means that the lottery for transition to the notification mode has been won. Therefore, the transition flag is cleared in step S806 and the notification mode selection process is performed in step S807.

In the notification mode selection process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 22, it is determined in step S1001 whether or not the initial flag is set. If the initial flag is not set, it means that the notification mode has not been entered in the current advantageous section, that is, the notification mode from the next game round is the first notification mode in the current advantageous section. In such a case, the initial flag is set in the section information storage area 106d in step S1002, and it is determined in step S1003 whether or not the value of the mode game number counter is 390 or less. If the value of the mode game number counter is 390 or less, the game mode flag stored in the section information storage area 106d is changed to the notification A flag in step S1004, and this process ends. If the value of the mode game number counter is not 390 or less, the process proceeds to step S1005, and it is determined whether or not the value of the mode game number counter is 710 or less. If the value of the mode game number counter is 710 or less, the game mode flag stored in the section information storage area 106d is changed to the notification B flag in step S1006, and this process ends. When the value of the mode game number counter is 711 or more, the game mode flag stored in the section information storage area 106d is changed to the notification C flag in step S1007, and this process ends.

When it is determined in step S1001 that the first flag is set, it means that the notification mode from the next game round is the second and subsequent notification modes in the current advantageous section. In such a case, the required net increase is derived in step S1008. Specifically, the value of the section game number counter is subtracted from 1500, which is the upper limit of the number of advantageous sections, and the remaining number of games in the advantageous section is derived. Then, the value of the difference number counter is subtracted from 2400, which is the upper limit of the difference number in the advantageous section, and the number of sheets that can be increased in the current advantageous section is derived. The required net increase is derived by dividing the number that can be increased by the number of remaining games. When the required net increase is derived, the process proceeds to step S1009, and it is determined whether or not the derived result is 2.1 or less. If the derivation result is 2.1 or less, the game mode flag stored in the section information storage area 106d is changed to the notification A flag in step S1010, and this process ends. If the derivation result is not 2.1 or less, the process proceeds to step S1011 to determine whether or not the derivation result is 3.0 or less. If the derivation result is 3.0 or less, the game mode flag stored in the section information storage area 106d is changed to the notification B flag in step S1012, and this process ends. If the derivation result is larger than 3.0, the game mode flag stored in the section information storage area 106d is changed to the notification C flag in step S1013, and this process ends.

Returning to the description of the game section processing, in step S808, the continuation rate of the notification mode is selected, and the selected continuation rate is stored in the continuation rate storage area provided in the section information storage area 106d. The slot machine 10 is configured to selectively store any one of 66%, 75%, 80%, and 90% as the continuation rate based on the random numbers acquired when determining the winning or failing of the winning combination. When selecting the continuation rate, the selection rate may be different depending on the type of notification mode. After storing the continuation rate, in step S809, 120 is set to the value of the net increase number counter. After that, the section command is set in step S810, and this process ends.

When it is determined in step S805 that the transition flag is not set, it means that the lottery for transition to the notification mode has not been won. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S811, and it is determined whether or not the value of the mode game number counter matches the value of the transition game number counter. If the value of the mode game number counter does not match the value of the transition game number counter, this process ends after the section command is set in step S810. On the other hand, when the value of the mode game number counter matches the value of the transition game number counter, the game mode flag stored in the section information storage area 106d is changed to the notification C flag in step S812, and step S813. Set the end flag in the section information storage area 106d at. In step S808, the continuation rate of the notification mode is selected, and the selected continuation rate is stored in the continuation rate storage area provided in the section information storage area 106d. In step S809, the value of the net increase counter is set to 120. After that, the section command is set in step S810, and this process ends.

If it is determined in step S803 that this game is a two-card game instead of a three-card game, a section command is set in step S810 without updating the mode game counter, and this process ends. To do.

As described above, from the chance mode, even if the transition lottery is not won, the notification mode is entered by performing the three-card game corresponding to the value of the transition game number counter. Therefore, the event that the value of the section game number counter becomes 1500 in the end determination process of the game section process (step S902, see FIG. 21) does not occur if three games are played. Further, since the expected value of medal payout in the chance mode is -0.24 (two-card game) or -0.78 (three-card game), the value of the difference counter is set in the end determination process of the game section processing. No event exceeding 2400 (step S908, see FIG. 21) also occurs. That is, in the present slot machine 10, when three cards are played, the event that the advantageous section ends and the normal section shifts to the normal section does not occur under the chance mode.

Next, the processing in the notification mode of the advantageous section will be described.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a section lottery process in the notification mode. The section lottery process is a process (see step S309, FIG. 12) that is performed after the winning / failing determination of the winning combination is completed in the lottery process, and is performed at the start stage of the game.

In step S1101, it is determined whether or not the current game is a three-card game. In the case of a three-card game, the process proceeds to step S1102, and it is determined whether or not the player has won the rare role. In this slot machine 10, watermelon, chance role 1, chance role 2, strong cherry and strong chance role correspond to rare roles. If the rare combination has been won, the process proceeds to step S1103, and a stock lottery is performed based on the random numbers acquired when determining the winning or failing of the combination. In step S1104, it is determined whether or not the stock lottery has been won. If the stock lottery is not won, the main process is terminated as it is, and if the stock lottery is won, 1 is added to the value of the stock number counter provided in the section information storage area 106d in step S1105. This process ends later.

If it is determined in step S1102 that the rare combination has not been won, the process proceeds to step S1106 to determine whether or not the push order combination has been won. If the push order combination is not won, the main process is terminated as it is, and if the push order combination is won, the navigation lottery is performed in step S1107 and the navigation lottery is won in step S1108. Judge whether or not. The winning probability of the navigation lottery is 70% in the notification mode A, 85% in the notification mode B, and 100% in the notification mode C. When the navigation lottery is won, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 capable of establishing a prize in which nine medals are paid out in step S1109 is notified, and this process is terminated. If the navigation lottery is not won, the no-navigation flag is set in the section information storage area 106d in step S1110, and this process ends.

If the game this time is a two-card game instead of a three-card game, even if the rare role is won, the stock lottery is not performed, and even if the push order bell role is won. This process ends as it is without notifying the operation order.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the game section processing in the notification mode. The game section process is a process performed after the medal payout process is completed (see step S211 and FIG. 11), and is performed at the end stage of the game.

In step S1201, the above-mentioned end determination process is performed, and in step S1202, it is determined whether or not the current game section is an advantageous section. When it is determined that the current game section is not an advantageous section but a normal section, it means that the advantageous section end processing has been performed in the end determination process of step S1201, so the section command is set in step S1210. This process ends later.

When the current game section is an advantageous section, the net increase number update process for updating the value of the net increase number counter is performed in step S1203. Specifically, the number of medals paid out in this game is subtracted from the value of the net increase counter, and the number of medal bets (3 or 2 in the present embodiment) is added to the subtraction result. In step S1204, it is determined whether or not the current game is a three-card game. In the case of a three-card game, 1 is added to the value of the mode game number counter in step S1205. In step S1206, promotion determination processing is performed.

In the promotion determination process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 25, it is determined in step S1301 whether or not the no-navigation flag is set, and if the no-navigation flag is not set, this process is terminated as it is. .. If the no-navigation flag is set, it means that the operation order was not notified even though the push order bell was won in this game. In such a case, the no-navigation flag is cleared in step S1302, and it is determined in step S1303 whether or not a prize for paying out one medal has been established. When a prize is established in which one medal is paid out, a promotion lottery is performed in step S1304, and it is determined in step S1305 whether or not the promotion lottery has been won. If the promotion lottery is not won, this process is terminated as it is, and if the promotion lottery is won, it is determined in step S1306 whether or not the current notification mode is the notification mode A. When the current notification mode is the notification mode A, the game mode flag stored in the section information storage area 106d is changed to the notification B flag in step S1307, and this process ends. If the current notification mode is not the notification mode A, the game mode flag stored in the section information storage area 106d is changed to the notification C flag in step S1308, and this process ends. If it is determined in step S1303 that a prize for paying out one medal has not been established, this process is terminated as it is without performing a promotion lottery.

Returning to the explanation of the game section processing, when the promotion determination processing is completed, the ceiling confirmation processing is performed in step S1207.

In the ceiling confirmation process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 26, it is determined in step S1401 whether or not the value of the mode game number counter and the value of the transition game number counter match. If the value of the mode game number counter and the value of the transition game number counter do not match, this process is terminated as it is. When the value of the mode game number counter and the value of the transition game number counter match, 1 is added to the value of the stock number counter in step S1402, and the value is stored in the section information storage area 106d in step S1403. Change the existing game mode flag to the notification C flag. In step S1404, the continuation rate stored in the continuation rate storage area is increased by one rank. That is, when the continuation rate of 66% is stored, the continuation rate is changed to 75%, when the continuation rate of 75% is stored, the continuation rate is changed to 80%, and the continuation rate of 80% is stored. If so, change the continuation rate to 90%. After that, in step S1405, the end flag is set in the section information storage area 106d, and this process ends.

Returning to the description of the game section processing, when the ceiling confirmation processing is completed, it is determined in step S1208 whether or not the value of the net increase number counter is 0. If the value of the net increase counter is not 0, it means that the end condition of the notification mode is not satisfied. Therefore, this process ends after the section command is set in step S1210. On the other hand, when the value of the net increase counter is 0, it means that the end condition of the notification mode is satisfied. Therefore, in step S1209, a continuation determination process for determining whether or not to continue the notification mode is performed.

In the continuation determination process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 27, the continuous lottery is performed in step S1501 and it is determined in step S1502 whether or not the continuous lottery has been won. In the continuation lottery, the success / failure judgment is performed based on the continuation rate stored in the continuation rate storage area and the random number acquired when the success / failure judgment of the combination is performed. If the continuous lottery is won, 120 is set in the value of the net increase counter in step S1503, and this process ends. If the continuous lottery is not won, the process proceeds to step S1504, and it is determined whether or not the value of the stock number counter is not 0. If the value of the stock number counter is not 0, 1 is subtracted from the value of the stock number counter in step S1505, 120 is set to the value of the net increase number counter in step S1503, and this process is terminated. If the continuous lottery is not won and the value of the stock number counter is 0, an end confirmation process for confirming whether or not to end the advantageous section in addition to the notification mode is performed in step S1506, and this process ends. To do.

In the end confirmation process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 28, it is determined in step S1601 whether or not the end flag is set. When the end flag is set, the advantageous section end processing shown in steps S1602 to S1604 is performed to end this processing. In the advantageous section end process, the game section flag stored in the section information storage area 106d is changed to the normal flag in step S1602, and the section indicator 66 is turned off and off in step S1603. In step S1604, the initialization process associated with the end of the advantageous section is executed. After that, this process ends. As a result, when the end flag is set, not only the notification mode ends but also the advantageous section ends.

On the other hand, if the end flag is not set, the game section flag stored in the section information storage area 106d is changed to the chance flag in step S1605, and whether or not the change flag is set in step S1606. Is determined. If the change flag is not set, the change flag is set in the section information storage area 106d in step S1607, and the difference number when the number of transition games is reached is predicted in step S1608. Specifically, the value of the mode game number counter is subtracted from the value of the transition game number counter to derive the required number of games. Then, the required number of derived games is multiplied by 0.78, which is the expected value for reducing medals in the three-card game, and the result of subtracting the multiplication result from the value of the difference number counter is derived as the predicted difference number. In step S1609, it is determined whether or not the predicted difference number is larger than 463, and if it is larger than 463, the value of the transition game number counter is changed in step S1610, and this process ends. As shown in FIG. 29A, the ROM 105 of the main control device 101 stores a transition game number change table that defines the relationship between the predicted difference number and the number of transition games to be set. In step S1609, a new number of transition games is set based on the number of transition games change table. Specifically, when the predicted difference number is greater than 463 and less than 936, 990 is set as the number of new transition games, and when the predicted difference number is 936 or more and less than 1409, 1090 is set as the new number of transition games. If the predicted difference number is 1409 or more and less than 1882, 1190 is set as the new number of transition games, and if the predicted difference number is 1882 or more, 1290 is set as the new number of transition games. If the predicted difference number is 463 or less, the present process is terminated as it is without changing the value of the transition game number counter.

Here, the playability of the slot machine 10 will be described.

In this slot machine 10, two-card game and three-card game are possible. However, when two cards are played in the normal section, even if some winning combination is won, the section does not shift to the advantageous section. Further, when two cards are played in the advantageous section, if the game mode at that time is the notification mode, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified even if the push order bell combination is won, and the operation order is not notified. If the game mode is the chance mode, the transition lottery will not be performed. In addition, in the two-card game, the mode game number counter that triggers the transition to the notification mode is not updated, while the section game counter that triggers the transition to the normal section is updated (end determination process). , See FIG. 21). Further, in the two-card game, the probability of winning BB2 is about 1 in 4.00, and if the BB2 prize is established, it is necessary to reduce the number of owned medals by 30 over 30 games. Therefore, when comparing the two-card game and the three-card game, the three-card game is more advantageous to the player.

In a three-card game, there is a 1/4 chance of winning BB1, and if the BB1 prize is established, it will be necessary to reduce the number of owned medals by 60 over 30 games. However, when the three-card game is played with the BB2 winning flag carried over, the event of winning the BB1 does not occur, and the event of winning the BB2 does not occur. Therefore, it is the most advantageous game for the player to play the three-card game with the BB2 winning flag carried over. Therefore, in the following, the game playability when the three-card game is played with the BB2 winning flag carried over will be described.

In the normal section, if any role is won in the three-card game, it means that the lottery for transition to the advantageous section is won. For example, in the case of "setting 3", the deviation occurs with a probability of about 1 / 18.3. Therefore, the normal section ends in almost one game if three cards are played.

When the normal section is shifted to the advantageous section, the game is started from the chance mode and 890 is set as the number of transition games (see FIG. 18).

If 890 three-card games are played without winning the transition lottery in the chance mode, the mode shifts to the notification mode C (see S811 to S813, FIG. 20). That is, in this slot machine 10, when shifting from the normal section to the chance mode, 890 times have a function as a so-called ceiling number. The advantageous section ends when 1500 games are played and when the difference reaches 2400, regardless of the game mode at that time. When the notification mode is entered based on 890 times of reaching the ceiling, the number of remaining games in the advantageous section is 610 times. In the notification mode C, the operation order is always notified when the push order combination is won, so that it can be expected that the number of medals will increase by about 4.0 each time one game is played. Assuming that the game in the notification mode C can be performed 610 times, an increase of about 2413 medals can be expected as shown in FIG. 29 (b). Therefore, even when the mode is changed to the notification mode based on reaching the ceiling, it can be expected that the difference number reaches 2400 and the advantageous section ends before the 1500 games are played. However, the notification mode ends when the net increase number reaches 120, and in the notification mode C, it takes about 31 games to reach the net increase number (see FIGS. 20 and 27). Therefore, in order to reach the difference number of 2400, it is necessary to continue the notification mode C for 20 sets. If the continuous lottery is not won before the notification mode continues for 20 sets, the notification mode and the advantageous section end and the normal section is entered (see FIGS. 20 and 28).

When shifting to the notification mode based on the transition lottery winning, if the transition is the first time, that is, if it is the first hit in the advantageous section, the transition destination of the notification mode changes depending on the number of games at that time. Specifically, if the number of games is 390 or less, the mode shifts to the notification mode A, if the number of games is 391 to 710, the mode shifts to the notification mode B, and if the number of games is 711 or more, the mode shifts to the notification mode C. ..

Here, in the notification mode A in which the navigation rate is 70%, it can be expected that the number of medals increases by about 2.2 for each game played. For example, when the notification mode A is entered in 390 games, the number of remaining games in the advantageous section is 1110. Assuming that the game in the notification mode A can be performed 1110 times, an increase of about 2422 medals can be expected. Therefore, even in the case of shifting to the notification mode A, it can be expected that the difference number reaches 2400 and the advantageous section ends before the 1500 games are played. However, the notification mode ends when the net increase number reaches 120, and in the notification mode A, it takes about 55 games to reach the net increase number (see FIGS. 20 and 27). Therefore, in order to reach the difference number of 2400 sheets, it is necessary to continue the notification mode A for 20 sets.

In the notification mode B in which the navigation rate is 85%, it can be expected that the number of medals will increase by about 3.1 for each game played. For example, when the notification mode B is entered in the 710 game, the number of remaining games in the advantageous section is 790. Assuming that the game in the notification mode B can be performed 790 times, an increase of about 2424 medals can be expected. Therefore, even in the case of shifting to the notification mode B, it can be expected that the difference number reaches 2400 and the advantageous section ends before the 1500 games are played. However, the notification mode ends when the net increase number reaches 120, and in the notification mode B, it takes about 40 games to reach the net increase number (see FIGS. 20 and 27). Therefore, in order to reach the difference number of 2400 sheets, it is necessary to continue the notification mode B for 20 sets.

The notification mode C in which the navigation rate is 100% is as described when reaching the ceiling, and it can be expected that the difference number reaches 2400 sheets and the advantageous section ends before the 1500 games are played. ..

When shifting to the notification mode based on the transition lottery winning, if the transition is not the first time, that is, if it is the second and subsequent hits in the advantageous section, the number of remaining games in the advantageous section, the number of possible increases in the advantageous section, and The transition destination of the notification mode changes depending on the required net increase derived from (see FIG. 22). Specifically, if the required net increase is 2.1 or less, the mode shifts to the notification mode A, and if the required net increase is greater than 2.1 and 3.0 or less, the mode B shifts to the notification mode B. If it is larger than 3.0, the mode shifts to notification mode C. As described above, the net increase in the notification mode A is about 2.2, the net increase in the notification mode B is about 3.1, and the net increase in the notification mode C is about 4.0. Therefore, regardless of the destination of the transition of the notification mode from the second time onward, it can be expected that the difference number reaches 2400 sheets and the advantageous section ends before the 1500 games are played.

In the notification mode A and the notification mode B, the operation order may not be notified when the push order combination is won. If the operation order is not notified, as a result of the game, the result of winning a prize in which 9 medals are paid out, the result of winning a prize in which 1 medal is paid out, and the result of omission occur. And, one of them will occur. If a prize is won in which one medal is paid out, a promotion lottery will be held. When the promotion lottery is won, if the game mode at that time is notification mode A, it is promoted to notification mode B, and if the game mode at that time is notification mode B, it is promoted to notification mode C (see FIG. 25). ). Further, when the ceiling is reached under the notification mode, the game mode is changed to the notification mode C (see FIG. 26). Therefore, even if the notification mode at the start is a navigation rate of 70% or a navigation rate of 85%, it can be expected that the navigation rate will be 100% in the middle of the notification mode.

When the net increase in the number of sheets in the notification mode reaches 120, a continuous lottery for whether or not to continue the notification mode is performed (see FIG. 27). When the continuous lottery is won, the notification mode is continued, and even if the continuous lottery is not won, the notification mode is continued unless the value of the stock number counter is 0. The stock number counter is updated to the case where the rare combination is won and the stock lottery is won under the notification mode, and the case where the ceiling is reached under the notification mode (see FIGS. 23 and 26). Therefore, in the game in the middle of the notification mode, the game can be played while expecting to win the rare role, and in the final game of the notification mode, the game is performed while expecting to win the continuous lottery. Can be done.

When the value of the stock number counter is 0 and the continuous lottery is not won, if the ceiling is reached under the notification mode, the notification mode and the advantageous section are terminated and the normal section is started (FIG. 26, FIG. See FIG. 28). If the ceiling is not reached under the notification mode, that is, if the number of games played in the advantageous section has not reached the number of transition games, the notification mode shifts to the chance mode and the advantageous section continues. At this time, the predicted difference number when the number of transition games is reached is derived, and the number of transition games may change depending on the derivation result. Specifically, when the predicted difference number is greater than 463 and less than 936, the number of new transition games is 990, and when the predicted difference number is 936 or more and less than 1409, the number of new transition games is 1090, which is the predicted difference. When the number of cards is 1409 or more and less than 1882, the number of new transition games is 1190, and when the predicted difference number is 1882 or more, the number of new transition games is 1290. When the predicted difference number is 463 or less, the number of transition games remains 890. Also, if the number of transition games is changed once, it will not be changed again after that.

Here, the relationship between the number of transition games and the expected difference number will be described with reference to FIG. 28 (b).

If the predicted difference number in the 890th game is 464, the number of new transition games is 990. Since the expected value of the net increase number in the chance mode is −0.78, the predicted difference number in the 990th game is 385. The transition destination of the game mode based on reaching the ceiling 990 times is the notification mode C, and the remaining number of games in the advantageous section is 510 times. In the notification mode C, the operation order is always notified when the push order combination is won, so that it can be expected that the number of medals will increase by about 4.0 each time one game is played. Assuming that the game in the notification mode C can be performed 510 times, an increase of about 2018 medals can be expected, and an increase of about 2403 medals can be expected including before the transition to the notification mode C. Therefore, even when the number of transition games is changed to 990, it can be expected that the difference number reaches 2400 and the advantageous section ends before the 1500 games are played.

If the predicted difference number in the 890th game is 936, the number of new transition games is 1090. Since the expected value of the net increase number in the chance mode is −0.78, the predicted difference number in the 1090th game is 858. The transition destination of the game mode based on reaching the ceiling 1090 times is the notification mode C, and the remaining number of games in the advantageous section is 410 times. Assuming that the game in the notification mode C can be performed 410 times, an increase of about 1622 medals can be expected, and an increase of about 2480 medals can be expected including before the transition to the notification mode C. Therefore, even if the number of transition games is changed to 1090, it can be expected that the difference number reaches 2400 and the advantageous section ends before the 1500 games are played.

If the predicted difference number in the 890th game is 1409, the number of new transition games is 1190. Since the expected value of the net increase number in the chance mode is −0.78, the predicted difference number in the 1190th game is 1331. The transition destination of the game mode based on reaching the ceiling 1190 times is the notification mode C, and the remaining number of games in the advantageous section is 310 times. Assuming that the game in the notification mode C can be performed 310 times, an increase of about 1226 medals can be expected, and an increase of about 2557 medals can be expected including before the transition to the notification mode C. Therefore, even if the number of transition games is changed to 1190, it can be expected that the difference number reaches 2400 and the advantageous section ends before the 1500 games are played.

If the predicted difference number in the 890th game is 1882, the number of new transition games is 1290. Since the expected value of the net increase number in the chance mode is −0.78, the predicted difference number in the 1290th game is 1804. The transition destination of the game mode based on reaching the ceiling 1290 times is the notification mode C, and the remaining number of games in the advantageous section is 210 times. Assuming that the game in the notification mode C can be performed 210 times, an increase of about 831 medals can be expected, and an increase of about 2635 medals can be expected including before the transition to the notification mode C. Therefore, even if the number of transition games is changed to 1290, it can be expected that the difference number reaches 2400 and the advantageous section ends before the 1500 games are played.

Next, the flow of the game will be specifically described with an example.

If the player wins the 100th game transition lottery after shifting to the advantageous section, the mode shifts to notification mode A. Since the expected value of the net increase in the number of sheets in the chance mode is −0.78, the difference in the number of sheets in the 100th game is 0. When the notification mode A ends 6 sets in a row, it is expected that a 330 (= 55 × 6) game will be played under the notification mode A. In the notification mode, 120 medals are increased per set, so the difference in the number of medals in the 430th game is 720. There are 460 games left until 890 games, and it is expected that about 359 medals will be reduced. Therefore, since the predicted difference number is 361 and less than 463, the number of transition games remains 890. Therefore, at this point in time, even if the player does not win the transition lottery, the notification mode is entered if the game is played 460 times.

If the player wins the 100th game transition lottery after the end of the notification mode A, that is, if the second game is won in the 530th game of the advantageous section, the difference number is reduced by 78 to 642. There is. In such a case, since the required net increase is about 1.8, the mode shifts to the notification mode A. By the way, if this winning is the first time, the transition destination is determined based on the number of games, so that the transition to the notification mode B is performed instead of the notification mode A.

When the notification mode A ends two sets in succession, it is expected that a 110 (= 55 × 2) game will be played under the notification mode A. In the notification mode, 120 medals are increased per set, so the difference in the number of medals in the 640th game is 882 (= 642 + 240). There are 250 games left until 890 games, and it is expected that about 195 medals will be reduced. Therefore, since the predicted difference number is 687, the number of transition games is changed from 890 to 990. Therefore, at this point, even if the transition lottery is not won, the notification mode is entered if 350 games are played.

If the player wins the 150th game transition lottery after the end of the notification mode A, that is, if the third game is won in the 790th game in the advantageous section, the difference number decreases by 117 to 765. There is. In such a case, since the required net increase is about 2.3, the mode shifts to the notification mode B. By the way, when the winning is the first time, the transition destination is determined based on the number of games, so that the transition to the notification mode C is performed instead of the notification mode B.

When the notification mode B ends three sets in a row, it is expected that 120 (= 40 × 3) games will be played under the notification mode B. In the notification mode, 120 medals are increased per set, so the difference in the number of medals in the 910th game is 1125 (= 765 + 360). Since the number of transition games has been changed from 890 to 990 at the end of the second notification mode, the number of transition games will not be changed again. Therefore, at such a point, even if the transition lottery is not won, the notification mode is entered if the game is played 80 times.

If 80 games are played without winning the transition lottery after the end of the notification mode B, the number of games in the advantageous section reaches 990 and the game reaches the ceiling, and the system shifts to the notification mode C. At this point, the difference number has decreased by 62 to 1063. There are 1337 remaining up to 2400, which is the upper limit of the difference number. Therefore, if 12 sets or more can be continued, the notification mode C and the advantageous section of this time are ended based on the arrival of the upper limit number of sheets, and if the notification mode C is completed with less than 11 sets, this advantage is achieved. The section will also end.

According to the present embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

The navigation rates in the notification mode are 70%, 85%, and 100%. With such a configuration, it is possible to change the expected increase number of medals per game in the notification mode, and it is possible to suppress the game in the notification mode from becoming monotonous.

When shifting to the first notification mode in the advantageous section, the navigation rate changes based on the number of games played in the advantageous section. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from diminishing the motivation to play even if the advantageous section ends when the maximum number of games is played. That is, in the configuration in which the upper limit of the number of games that can be played in the advantageous section is set, it means that the number of games that can be played in the notification mode is reduced by the number of games played in the chance mode. For this reason, in a conventional slot machine having a constant navigation rate of 100%, for example, the game on a so-called fitting table may be avoided, or the game itself may be terminated after the notification mode is terminated due to fear of fitting. There was a problem such as getting stuck. However, in the slot machine 10 in which the navigation rate in the notification mode changes, even if the slot machine 10 is fitted, the player may be allowed to play the game while expecting to shift to the notification mode C having a high navigation rate. This is because it is possible.

As a result of the above, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

In the first notification mode, the navigation rate increases as the number of remaining games in the advantageous section when shifting to the notification mode decreases. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the operating rate of the slot machine. This is because it is possible for a player who wants to win many medals in a short time to play a so-called fitting table. In addition, with such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game while ensuring the soundness of the game. For example, even if the notification mode continues up to the maximum number of sheets in the predetermined advantageous section, the predetermined advantageous section ends, and the notification mode immediately shifts to the next advantageous section, the notification of the next advantageous section is notified. It is possible to suppress the navigation rate to 70% in the mode. As a result, it is possible to increase the frequency of satisfying the ball output rate of 1.5 or less when the game is played 1600 times, which is generally said to ensure the soundness of the game.

When shifting to the notification mode, the navigation rate is set so that the difference number is expected to reach the upper limit if the notification mode continues up to the remaining number of games in the advantageous section. With such a configuration, it is possible to avoid inequality due to the number of remaining games in the advantageous section when the mode is changed to the notification mode. As a result, the player can play the game with peace of mind regardless of the number of games played in the chance mode.

The notification mode is configured to end when the net increase number reaches 120 sheets. With such a configuration, even if the navigation rate changes, the number of medals that can be obtained in the notification mode can be 120 or more, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment. Become. Certainly, it is also possible to configure the notification mode to end according to, for example, the number of games. However, in such a configuration, the number of medals that can be acquired under the notification mode changes depending on the set navigation rate, and the setting result of the navigation rate is directly linked to the profit of the player. Therefore, for example, when shifting to the notification mode A with a navigation rate of 70%, there is a possibility that the player will play the game in the notification mode while being disappointed that the notification mode is not C, even though the mode has been changed to the notification mode. Is a concern. On the other hand, when the notification mode is configured to end with a net increase in the number of sheets, the above concerns can be suitably resolved, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The promotion lottery is performed in the notification mode, and the navigation rate is increased when the promotion lottery is won. With such a configuration, even when the notification mode is started in a state where the navigation rate is low, it is possible to play the game in the notification mode while expecting that the navigation rate is high. Further, for example, when the notification mode continues for a long time, it is possible to add inflection to the notification mode by changing the expected increase number of game media per game. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game in the second game mode from becoming monotonous.

The promotion lottery is configured to be performed when a prize is established in which one medal is paid out in a situation where the operation order is not notified. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged by the fact that the winning of nine medals is not established or the operation order is not notified. That is, in the slot machine 10, as shown in FIG. 13, when the event of winning one medal in the three-card game does not occur and the winning of one medal is paid out, the slot machine 10 becomes the push order. It means that the operation order was not notified even though the winner was won. On the other hand, a prize in which nine medals are paid out is also established when a common bell that is not a push order is won, and it is difficult to distinguish a missed one from a case where the lottery for a role is not selected. Therefore, by setting up a promotion lottery when a prize is established in which one medal is paid out, which uniquely corresponds to the fact that the navigation rate is not 100%, it is expected that the navigation rate has been promoted to 100%. This is because it is possible to play the game after that, and it is possible to suppress the disappointment of the player.

When the number of transition games is reached under the notification mode, the navigation rate is set to 100%. With such a configuration, it is possible to change the navigation rate in consideration of the number of games played in the chance mode, and it is possible to associate the chance mode with the playability of the notification mode. As a result, it is possible to suppress the monotonization of the game not only in the notification mode but also in the chance mode.

In the second and subsequent notification modes, the navigation rate is set based on the required net increase. With such a configuration, it is possible to adjust the increasing speed of medals according to the difference number of medals, and it is possible to avoid, for example, a large number of medals being paid out in a short time and impairing the soundness of the game. It will be possible.

When the number of transition games is reached under the chance mode, the transition mode C is configured. With such a configuration, it is possible to shift to the notification mode by playing the number of games corresponding to the number of transition games in the advantageous section, and it is possible to give the number of transition games a function as the so-called number of ceilings. ..

The number of transition games is set so that the difference number reaches the upper limit number when it is assumed that the number of remaining games in the advantageous section can be played under the notification mode C. With such a configuration, even if the advantageous section ends when the maximum number of games is played, the advantageous section ends when the maximum number of games is reached when the notification mode is entered. It is possible to provide the player with a chance to play, and it is possible to suppress the player's motivation to play.

If the notification mode ends before the number of transition games is reached, the mode is set to shift to the chance mode. In such a configuration, if at least the timing of the transition from the normal section to the advantageous section and the timing of the transition from the chance mode to the notification mode are not known, it is possible to grasp the number of remaining games until the number of transition games is reached. Can not. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the so-called hyena actions and zone aiming actions that occur in the conventional slot machine equipped with the so-called ceiling function, and the player can feel at ease without worrying about each of the above actions being performed. It is possible to play a game.

In addition, since the number of ceilings can be changed without preparing information such as a so-called game number table, which has been conventionally required to change the number of ceilings, the storage capacity is increased and the processing configuration is complicated. It is possible to provide new playability while avoiding.

As a result of the above, it is possible to improve the game entertainment by providing new game playability.

The mode game number counter is updated when three games are played not only in the chance mode but also in the notification mode. With such a configuration, it is possible to associate the number of games required to reach the number of transition games with not only the chance mode but also the notification mode. As a result, it is possible to make the number of games required to reach the number of transition games indefinite, and it is possible to improve the game interest.

When the number of transition games is reached in the notification mode, 1 is added to the value of the stock number counter. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged that the game mode when the number of transition games is reached is not the chance mode. This is because if the number of stocks is 1, the continuation of the notification mode is confirmed, so that the result is the same as when the number of transition games is reached in the chance mode.

When the notification mode ends after the number of transition games has been reached, the advantageous section also ends. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the chance that the advantageous section ends with the maximum number of games in the middle of the notification mode. As described above, the number of transition games is set so that the difference number reaches the upper limit number when it is assumed that the number of remaining games in the advantageous section can be played under the notification mode C. For this reason, if the configuration is such that the game shifts to the chance mode after the number of transition games is reached, there is a high possibility that the maximum number of games cannot be reached even if the notification mode can be shifted. In addition, since it is possible to make it difficult to grasp the end timing of the advantageous section, so-called hyena actions and zone aiming actions that occur in conventional slot machines equipped with so-called ceiling functions are reduced. This makes it possible for the player to play the game with peace of mind without worrying that each of the above actions will be performed.

If the notification mode ends before the number of transition games is reached, the number of transition games can be changed based on the predicted difference number in the 890th game. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the number of games required before shifting to the next notification mode further indefinite.

When the predicted difference number in the 890th game is 463 or less, the number of transition games is not changed. With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game. Reaching the number of transition games while leaving some of the medals acquired under the notification mode that was transferred before reaching the number of transition games, that is, leaving some of the medals acquired under the previous notification mode This is because it is possible to make the notification mode desired, and it is possible to increase the possibility that the upper limit number of sheets is reached and the advantageous section ends. It is also possible to prevent the player from diminishing his or her willingness to play. This is because if the number of transition games is changed even when the predicted difference number is 0 or less, there is a concern that the player may be disappointed that he should not have transitioned to the notification mode. ..

A section indicator 66 is provided, which is turned on in the advantageous section and turned off in the normal section. In such a configuration, there is a concern that the player may detect the game section at that time through the section display 66.

Therefore, in the slot machine 10, when shifting from the advantageous section to the normal section, the section indicator 66 is turned off and off after all reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped and the medal payout is completed, that is, after the advantageous section end game is completed. It was configured to be made. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from detecting that the advantageous section ends in the middle of the game round. Further, when shifting from the normal section to the advantageous section, the section indicator 66 is turned on and off after the lottery of the winning combination is completed and before the reel rotation processing is started, that is, at the start stage of the normal section ending game. And said. With such a configuration, the period during which the section indicator 66 is turned off and off can be shortened as much as possible, and the chance for the player to detect that the section is a normal section through the section indicator 66 can be reduced. Is possible.

In addition, if any role is won in the three-card game in the normal section, the normal section is shifted to the chance mode. Then, if the three-card game is played, the deviation occurs only with a probability of about 1 / 18.3, and the normal section is configured to end in almost one game. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the chance for the player to detect that the section is a normal section, and it is possible to suitably eliminate the above concerns.

The content is not limited to the description of the above-described embodiment, and may be implemented as follows, for example.

(1) In the above embodiment, when the transition lottery is won in the chance mode, the configuration is such that the chance mode is directly shifted to the notification mode, but the notification mode may be reached via the precursor mode.

(2) In the above embodiment, the navigation rate is set according to the number of games in the advantageous section only in the first notification mode, but the navigation according to the number of games in the advantageous section is also set in the second and subsequent notification modes. It may be configured to set the rate. On the contrary, the navigation rate may be set according to the required net increase from the first notification mode.

(3) In the above embodiment, the notification mode is terminated when the net increase number reaches 120, but the notification mode may be terminated when the payout number reaches 120. The notification mode may be terminated when the number of games is 50.

(4) In the above-described embodiment, the net increase number of additional lottery is not performed in the notification mode, but the net increase number of additional lottery may be performed.

(5) In the above embodiment, the navigation rate is configured to include three types of 70%, 85%, and 100%, but the type of the navigation rate may be two types or four or more types. Good. Further, in the above embodiment, the configuration in which the game mode flag and the navigation rate correspond one-to-one has been described, but the game mode flag and the information indicating the navigation rate may be different from each other. That is, an operation information storage area is provided in the section information storage area 106d, and information indicating the navigation rate is set in the operation information storage area.

(6) In the above embodiment, the promotion lottery is performed when a prize is established in which one medal is paid out in a situation where the operation order is not notified, but instead of or in addition to this, The promotion lottery may be performed when a prize in which nine medals are paid out is established, or the promotion lottery may be performed when a missed medal occurs.

Alternatively, a configuration is configured in which a predetermined effect is performed with a predetermined probability when the operation order is not notified, and when a prize is established in which nine medals are paid out under the predetermined effect execution, the navigation rate is increased by one rank. May be good.

Alternatively, when the number of times a prize is established in which one medal is paid out is a predetermined number of times, such as 5 times, in a situation where the operation order is not notified, the navigation rate may be increased by one rank.

Needless to say, each of the above examples may be combined.

(7) In the above embodiment, the navigation rate is increased by 15% when the promotion lottery is won, but the navigation rate may be increased by only 1%, and the rate of increase may be arbitrary. In addition, a promotion lottery may be performed when a rare role is won, and the rate of increase in the navigation rate may change depending on the type of rare role when the promotion lottery is won. For example, if the watermelon is won, the navigation rate will increase by 1%, and if the strong cherry is won, the navigation rate will increase by 5%.

(8) In the above embodiment, the winning probability of winning the navigation lottery is different in each notification mode, but the configuration is not limited to this, and the navigation rate may be different.

For example, a table that defines the relationship between the number of times the push order is won and the presence / absence of notification of the operation method is prepared in advance, and the table is set according to the notification mode. Specifically, when shifting to the notification mode A with a navigation rate of 70%, the information for notifying the operation method is set to "1", and the information for not notifying the operation method is set to "0". The specified table is set when the notification mode is entered. In the case of shifting to the notification mode B having a navigation rate of 85%, the table defined as "111011111011111111101" is set at the time of shifting to the notification mode. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the navigation rate from deviating from the assumption as compared with the configuration in which the navigation lottery is performed.

(9) In the above embodiment, the navigation rate does not change when the notification mode continues, but the navigation rate may change.

For example, when starting from the notification mode A, the navigation rate is 70% for the 1st to 5th sets, the navigation rate is 85% for the 6th to 10th sets of the notification mode, and the navigation rate is 100% for the 11th and subsequent sets. To do.

For example, the navigation rate is a so-called scenario management type. That is, a plurality of scenario tables that define the correspondence between the number of sets and the navigation rate are prepared in advance, and one of the scenario tables is set when shifting from the chance mode to the notification mode.

In the case of each of the above configurations, it is possible to let the player set the target number of times, for example, the navigation rate becomes 100% if one more set is continued, and then play the game. Can be suppressed from becoming monotonous.

(10) In the above embodiment, the continuous lottery is performed in the notification mode end game, but the continuous lottery may be performed in the notification mode transition game, or the continuous lottery is performed in the predetermined game under the notification mode. It may be configured.

(11) In the above embodiment, for example, in the case of the first notification mode, the number of games in the advantageous section and the navigation rate are uniquely corresponded to each other, but the configuration is not limited to this. , The configuration may be such that the navigation rate that can reach the upper limit is set.

For example, when shifting to the notification mode when the number of games is 390 or less, it is naturally possible to reach the upper limit with a navigation rate of 85% or 100% as well as 70%. Therefore, in such a case, the navigation rate is set at 70%: 85%: 100% = 6: 3: 1. Similarly, when the number of games is 391-710, the navigation rate is set at 70%: 85%: 100% = 2: 6: 2, and when the number of games is 711-889. , 70%: 85%: 100% = 1: 3: 6 and the navigation rate is set.

The same applies to the setting of the navigation rate when the required net increase is derived.

(12) In the above embodiment, 890 is set as the number of transition games when shifting to the advantageous section, but when it is assumed that the remaining number of games in the advantageous section can be played under the notification mode C. The configuration may be such that the difference number reaches the upper limit number. Therefore, it may be any value of 711 to 890. Further, when the notification mode after reaching the number of transition games is set to 70% instead of 100% of the navigation rate, the number of transition games to be set may be any of 1-390.

(13) In the above embodiment, the number of transition games can be changed based on the predicted difference number when the number of transition games is reached, but the number of transition games may not be changed. That is, the number of transition games may not change from 890.

(14) In the above embodiment, the number of transition games can be changed only once, but it may be changed twice or more.

(15) In addition to the above embodiment, a specific point lottery may be performed under the chance mode. If a specific point lottery is won, the specific points will be added in sequence. Then, when shifting to the notification mode, the navigation rate set according to the number of points of a specific point is increased. For example, when shifting to the first notification mode in the 300th game, the originally set navigation rate is 70%, but when the specific points exceed 20 points, the navigation rate is set to 100% and specified. If the points are 10 to 19 points, the navigation rate is set to 85%. The net increase number may be increased according to the number of points of a specific point.

(16) In addition to the above embodiment, when the game mode of the predetermined number of games such as the 300th game, the 600th game, the 900th game, the 1200th game, etc. in the advantageous section is the notification mode, the required net increase is obtained. It may be configured to derive and change the navigation rate. In such a configuration, the upper limit of 2400 sheets cannot be reached due to factors such as, for example, the actual winning probability of the push order combination is lower than the set probability, and the actual winning probability of the navigation lottery is lower than the set probability. In the event of such a situation, it is possible to correct the situation.

(17) The notification mode is configured to end when, for example, 50 games are played under the notification mode. The number of games is configured to be able to be increased by an additional lottery for the number of games. Then, when the notification mode is started, the navigation rate is always started at 70%, and the upper limit of the navigation rate and the winning probability of the promotion lottery change according to the number of games in the advantageous section and the number of games under the notification mode. It may be configured.

For example, if the promotion lottery is won, the navigation rate will increase by 1 to 5%. Then, up to the 300th game in the notification mode, the winning probability of the promotion lottery is low, and even if the promotion lottery is won, the navigation rate is increased only to 85%, and after the 301st game, the winning probability of the promotion lottery is high. The configuration is high and the navigation rate is increased to 100%.

With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game while ensuring the soundness of the game. For example, even if the notification mode continues up to the maximum number of sheets in the predetermined advantageous section, the predetermined advantageous section ends, and the notification mode immediately shifts to the next advantageous section, in the above configuration, the following It is possible to suppress the navigation rate to 70% in the notification mode of the advantageous section. As a result, it is possible to increase the frequency of satisfying the ball output rate of 1.5 or less when the game is played 1600 times, which is generally said to ensure the soundness of the game.

(18) An out-counter for counting the number of medals paid out after shifting to the notification mode and an in-counter for counting the number of medals inserted after shifting to the notification mode are provided, and the value of the out-counter is set as the in-counter. By dividing by the value of, the payout rate in the notification mode may be derived. Then, the navigation rate may be changed according to the result of deriving the ball output rate.

Generally, it is said that the soundness of the game is ensured when the ball output rate when the game is played 400 times is 2.2 or less. In the notification mode C with a navigation rate of 100%, the expected value of the ball output rate is about 2.3, and in the notification mode B with a navigation rate of 85%, the expected value of the ball output rate is about 2.0, and the notification with a navigation rate of 70%. In mode A, the expected value of the ball output rate is about 1.7. Therefore, if the notification mode C continues, it may lead to impairing the soundness of the game. Therefore, when the notification mode continues, the ball output rate is derived, and if the derivation result exceeds 2.2, the next notification mode is set to notification mode A or notification mode B, and the derivation result is 2. If it is 2 or less, the next notification mode is set to notification mode C. With such a configuration, it is possible to avoid impairing the soundness of the game.

(19) When shifting to the notification mode, for example, the navigation rate of the notification mode may be determined by the game result of each game in the navigation rate determination mode. Good.

(20) In the above embodiment, there is also a configuration in which the transition lottery is won with a probability of about 1/5 in the chance mode transition game, and then the transition lottery is won with a probability of about 1/10 every 100 games. Good. As described above, even when the transition winning rate is changed depending on the number of staying games in the chance mode, it can be expected that the same effect as that of the above embodiment will be obtained.

(21) In the above-described embodiment, when a certain role is won in the three-card game, the normal section is shifted to the chance mode, and the deviation occurs only with a probability of about 1 / 18.3. The probability of becoming is arbitrary. However, as the number of games staying in the normal section increases, the player has a higher chance of detecting that the normal section is in the normal section. Therefore, it is desirable that the probability of winning some role is higher than the probability of being out of the normal section. ..

(22) In the above embodiment, the section indicator 66 is provided at the lower right corner of the payout number display unit 61, but the position where the section indicator 66 is provided is arbitrary. However, in order to reduce the chance for the player to detect that the game is the end of the advantageous section, it is desirable to arrange the game at a position away from the auxiliary display unit 65, for example, it is desirable to provide the payment switch 59.

(23) In the above embodiment, the process related to the game mode such as the transition lottery is performed on the condition that the game is a three-card game, but the transition lottery or the like is performed on the condition that the game is a three-card game and not in the BB state. It may be configured to perform processing related to the game mode of.

(24) In the above embodiment, the section display 66 is configured to be turned off and off in the game section processing, but may be configured to be turned off and off in the start waiting process. Even with such a configuration, since the section indicator 66 is turned off and off after the end of the advantageous section end game, it can be expected to have the same effect as that of the above embodiment. Similarly, the section indicator 66 is configured to be turned ON in the section lottery process, but is configured to be turned ON after the rotation start process and before determining whether or not the stop switches 42 to 44 have been operated. May be good.

(25) In the above embodiment, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 can be notified when the section shifts to the advantageous section, but the configuration is not limited to this, and the operation timing of the predetermined stop switch is notified. The configuration may be such that the operation timing and the operation method are notified. That is, the advantageous section may be a game section in which the instruction function of the stop switch can be operated. The normal section may be a game section in which the instruction function of the stop switch for establishing a small winning combination does not operate.

(26) The combination of each symbol that wins a prize in the above embodiment is an example, and is not limited to the combination of these symbols. In addition, the number of combinations of symbols that can be won is arbitrary.

(27) In the above embodiment, the slot machine having the BB state has been described, but the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and the slot machine may not have the BB state, and the BB state and the RB state may be used. It may be a slot machine equipped with both. Further, the slot machine may have other gaming states such as a CB state and an MB state.

(28) In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not the start command is generated after the three or two medals are bet, but whether the start command is generated even after the one bet is bet. Needless to say, it may be configured to determine whether or not it is present.

(29) In the above-described embodiment, as the privilege to be granted, in addition to the privilege of shifting the game state and the privilege of re-gaming, the privilege of paying out medals is provided, but the configuration is limited to such a configuration. Rather, the configuration may be such that some privilege is given to the player. For example, a prize other than the medal may be paid out instead of the privilege of paying out the medal. Further, in a slot machine that does not have an actual medal insertion or medal payout function and manages medals owned by a player by credit, an increase in credited medals corresponds to granting a privilege.

(30) In the above embodiment, a slot machine in which three reels are provided in parallel and one line is provided as an effective line has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and for example, five reels are arranged in parallel. It may be a slot machine provided or a slot machine having five effective lines.

(31) In the above embodiment, a specific example of the slot machine 10 is shown, but it may be applied to a gaming machine in which a slot machine and a pachinko machine are fused. That is, among the slot machines, instead of the medal insertion and medal payout functions, a gaming machine having ball throwing and ball payout functions such as a pachinko machine may be used. If such a game machine is used instead of a slot machine, only the ball can be treated as a game value in the game hall, which is a game value seen in the current game hall where pachinko machines and slot machines are mixed. Problems such as the burden on equipment due to the separate handling of medals and balls and restrictions on the locations where game machines are installed can be solved.

Hereinafter, the gaming machine of the present invention will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for the sake of easy understanding, the corresponding configurations in the above-described embodiment are appropriately shown in parentheses or the like, but the present invention is not limited to the specific configurations shown in the parentheses or the like.

Game machine A1. A plurality of cyclic display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs), and
Starting operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern, and
A lottery means for drawing a combination (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) and
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern, and
Based on the fact that the winning combination that won the lottery for the combination and the winning pattern corresponding to the winning combination form a predetermined combination (combination of small combination symbols, etc.) at the effective position (effective line) and stop, the player is awarded a prize. In a game machine provided with a privilege granting means (such as the medal payout processing S211 of the main control device 101) for granting a privilege.
As a game state, there are an advantageous state in which an instruction function (winning operation notification function) for notifying an operation method for establishing a specific prize can be activated, and a normal state in which the instruction function does not operate.
The advantageous state has a first game mode (chance mode) and a second game mode (notification mode) in which the instruction function operates more frequently than the first game mode.
A storage means (mode game number counter) for storing information on the number of games played in the advantageous state, and
An update means for updating the number of times information (mode game number counter update functions S804 and S1205 of the main control device 101) and
When the game is played a predetermined upper limit number of times (1500 times) in the advantageous state, the ending means for ending the advantageous state and shifting to the normal state (advantageous section ending functions S903 to S905 of the main control device 101). When,
A transition lottery means (transition lottery function S702 of the main control device 101) for performing a transition lottery for whether or not to shift to the second game mode in the first game mode, and
When the transition lottery is won, the transition means (notification mode transition functions S807 to S809 of the main control device 101) for shifting to the second game mode and
When the transition means shifts to the second game mode, an operation of setting operation information (lottery table for navigation lottery) regarding whether or not to operate the instruction function in a situation where the specific prize can be established. It is equipped with information setting means (notification mode selection processing function S807 of the main control device 101).
The operation information setting means is a gaming machine characterized in that the operation information is set so that the frequency of operation of the instruction function changes according to the number of times information.

According to this game machine, the frequency of operation of the instruction function in the second game mode changes. With such a configuration, it is possible to change the number of game media expected to increase per game in the second game mode, and it is possible to prevent the game in the second game mode from becoming monotonous. It becomes.

In addition, the operation information regarding whether or not to operate the instruction function in a situation where a specific prize can be established is set according to the number of games played in the advantageous state. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from diminishing the motivation to play even if the advantageous state ends when the maximum number of games is played. That is, in the configuration in which the upper limit of the number of games that can be played in the advantageous state is set, the number of games that can be played in the second game mode is reduced by the number of games played in the first game mode. means. For this reason, in a conventional game machine in which the operation frequency of the instruction function does not change, for example, the game on the so-called fitting table is avoided, or the game itself is ended after the second game mode is completed due to fear of fitting. There was a problem such as doing. However, in this game machine in which the operation frequency of the instruction function in the second game mode changes, even if the game is fitted, the game is expected to shift to the second game mode in which the operation frequency of the instruction function is high. This is because it is possible for a person to play a game.

As a result of the above, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Game machine A2. In the game machine A1, the operation information setting means sets the operation information so that the operation frequency of the instruction function increases as the number of remaining games in the advantageous state decreases.

According to the present game machine, the operation frequency of the instruction function in the second game mode becomes higher as the number of remaining games in the advantageous state when shifting to the second game mode is smaller. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the operating rate of the game machine. This is because it is possible to allow a player who wants to acquire a large number of game media to play a so-called fitting table in a short time.

Game machine A3. In the game machine A1 or the game machine A2, when the difference number from the base point reaches the upper limit number starting from the time when the game medium is most reduced in the advantageous state, the advantageous state is terminated and the normal state is entered. The operation information setting means is provided with a second ending means for causing the operation information so that the difference number is expected to reach the upper limit if the second game mode continues up to the remaining number of games in the advantageous state. A gaming machine characterized in that the operation information is set.

According to the game machine, the operation information is set so that the difference number is expected to reach the upper limit if the second game mode continues up to the remaining number of games in the advantageous state. With such a configuration, it is possible to avoid inequality due to the number of remaining games in the advantageous state when the mode shifts to the second game mode. As a result, the player can play the game with peace of mind regardless of the number of games played in the first game mode.

Game machine A4. In any of the game machines A1 to the game machine A3, when the difference number from the base point reaches a specific number from the time when the game medium is most reduced in the second game mode, the second game mode is terminated. A gaming machine characterized in that it is provided with a means for ending a second gaming mode.

According to the game machine, the second game mode ends when the difference number in the second game mode reaches a specific number. With such a configuration, even when the operation frequency of the instruction function changes, the number of game media that can be acquired in the second game mode can be set to a specific number or more, and the game entertainment is improved. It becomes possible to plan. Certainly, it is also possible to configure the second game mode to end according to, for example, the number of games. However, in such a configuration, the number of game media that can be acquired under the second game mode changes depending on the set operation information, and the setting result of the operation information is directly linked to the profit of the player. It becomes. Therefore, for example, when the operation information with a low operation frequency of the instruction function is set, there is a possibility that the player may play the game in the second game mode while being discouraged even though the operation mode is shifted to the second game mode. Is a concern. On the other hand, if the second game mode is configured to end with the difference in the number of sheets, the above concerns can be suitably resolved, and the game entertainment can be improved.

Game machine A5. In any of the game machines A1 to the game machine A4, when the difference number from the base point reaches a specific number from the base point when the game medium is most reduced in the second game mode, the second game mode is continued. It is provided with a continuation determination means for determining whether or not to allow the second game mode to be terminated, and a second game mode termination means for ending the second game mode when the continuation determination means determines that the second game mode is not to be continued. A game machine featuring.

According to the game machine, the second game mode can be terminated when the difference number in the second game mode reaches a specific number. With such a configuration, even when the operation frequency of the instruction function changes, the number of game media that can be acquired in the second game mode can be set to a specific number or more, and the game entertainment is improved. It becomes possible to plan. Certainly, it is also possible to configure the second game mode to end according to, for example, the number of games. However, in such a configuration, the number of game media that can be acquired under the second game mode changes depending on the set operation information, and the setting result of the operation information is directly linked to the profit of the player. It becomes. Therefore, for example, when the operation information with a low operation frequency of the instruction function is set, there is a possibility that the player may play the game in the second game mode while being discouraged even though the operation mode is shifted to the second game mode. Is a concern. On the other hand, if the second game mode is configured to end with the difference in the number of sheets, the above concerns can be suitably resolved, and the game entertainment can be improved.

Game machine A6. The game machine A1 to the game machine A5 is characterized by being provided with an operation information changing means for changing the operation information in the middle of the second game mode so that the instruction function is activated more frequently. A game machine to play.

According to this game machine, the operation frequency of the instruction function may change in the middle of the second game mode. With such a configuration, even if the second game mode is started in a state where the operation frequency of the instruction function is low, the game in the second game mode can be played while expecting that the operation frequency of the instruction function will be high. It is possible to perform the game, and it is possible to suppress the monotonization of the game in the second game mode.

Game machine A7. The game machine A6 includes a change determination means for determining whether or not to change the operation information, and the change determination means operates when the specific prize is established in a situation where the instruction function is not operating. A gaming machine characterized in that it can be decided to change information.

According to this game machine, if a specific prize can be established in a situation where the instruction function is not operating, the operation information may be changed. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player try an operation method for establishing a specific prize even in a situation where the instruction function is not operating, and it is possible to suppress the monotonization of the game in the second game mode. It becomes possible to do.

Game machine A8. In the game machine A6 or the game machine A7, when the lottery result of the winning combination is a specific result, if the stop operation means is operated by the first operation method, the specific prize is established, and the stop is achieved by the second operation method. If the operation means is operated, a predetermined prize that is given less privilege than when the specific prize is established is established, and if the operation is performed by an operation method other than the first operation method and the second operation method, the prize is not established. The change determination means can determine that the operation information is changed when the predetermined prize is established in a situation where the lottery result of the combination is the specific result and the instruction function is not operating. A game machine to play.

According to this game machine, if the lottery result of the winning combination is a specific result and the predetermined winning can be established in the situation where the instruction function is not operating, the operation information may be changed. With such a configuration, even in a situation where the instruction function is not operating, it is possible for the player to operate the stop operation means by the first operation method or the second operation method, and the game in the second game mode can be operated. It is possible to suppress monotonization. In addition, by configuring the operation information to be changed when the predetermined prize is established, which gives less privilege than when the specific prize is established, the specific prize is not established or the instruction function is not activated. It is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged.

Game machine A9. In any of the game machines A6 to the game machine A8, when the number of games played in the advantageous state under the second game mode reaches a predetermined number of times, the operation information changing means operates the frequency of the instruction function. A game machine characterized in that the operation information is changed so as to increase the value.

According to the present game machine, when the number of games played in the advantageous state in the middle of the second game mode reaches the specified number of times, the operation frequency of the instruction function becomes high thereafter. With such a configuration, it is possible to change the operation frequency of the instruction function in consideration of the number of games played in the first game mode, and it is possible to associate the first game mode with the game playability of the second game mode. Will be. As a result, it is possible to suppress the monotonization of the game not only in the second game mode but also in the first game mode.

Game machine A10. In the game machine A9, when the game mode when the number of games played in the advantageous state reaches the specified number of times is the first game mode, a second transition means for shifting to the second game mode is provided. A game machine characterized by that.

According to the present game machine, when the game mode when the number of games played in the advantageous state reaches the predetermined number of times is the first game mode, the game shifts to the second game mode. With such a configuration, it is possible to motivate the player to continue the game until the number of games played in the advantageous state reaches a predetermined number of times.

Game machine A11. In the game machine A10, the second game mode is entered before the number of games played in the advantageous state reaches the specified number of times, and the second game before the number of games played in the advantageous state reaches the specified number of times. A game machine provided with a return means for returning to the first game mode when the game mode ends.

According to this game machine, the second game mode is entered before the number of games played in the advantageous state reaches the specified number of times, and the second game mode ends before the number of games played in the advantageous state reaches the specified number of times. In that case, it returns to the first game mode. In such a configuration, when a predetermined number of games are played without shifting to the second game mode after shifting to the advantageous state, the specified number of times has a function as a so-called ceiling number. Then, after shifting to the advantageous state, the mode shifts to the second game mode after a predetermined number of games, and when the player returns to the first game mode from the second game mode when the second predetermined number of games is played, at least If the game is performed (specified number of times-predetermined number of times-second predetermined number of times), the mode shifts to the second game mode. That is, although the game machine has a so-called ceiling function, the number of ceilings must be grasped unless at least the timing of transition from the normal section to the advantageous section and the number of games played in the second game mode are grasped. I can't. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the so-called hyena actions and zone aiming actions that occur in the conventional game machine equipped with the so-called ceiling function, and the player can feel at ease without worrying about each of the above actions being performed. It becomes possible to play a game.

As a result of the above, it is possible to improve the game entertainment by providing new game playability.

Further, in this game machine, the number of ceilings can be changed without preparing in advance information such as a so-called game number table, which has been conventionally required to change the number of ceilings, so that the storage capacity can be increased. It is possible to provide new game playability while avoiding the complexity of the processing configuration.

Game machine B1. A plurality of cyclic display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs), and
Starting operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern, and
A lottery means for drawing a combination (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) and
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern, and
Based on the fact that the winning combination that won the lottery for the combination and the winning pattern corresponding to the winning combination form a predetermined combination (combination of small combination symbols, etc.) at the effective position (effective line) and stop, the player is awarded a prize. In a game machine provided with a privilege granting means (such as the medal payout processing S211 of the main control device 101) for granting a privilege.
As a game state, there are an advantageous state in which an instruction function (winning operation notification function) for notifying an operation method for establishing a specific prize can be activated, and a normal state in which the instruction function does not operate.
The advantageous state has a first game mode (chance mode) and a second game mode (notification mode) in which the instruction function operates more frequently than the first game mode.
When the game is played a predetermined upper limit number of times (1500 times) in the advantageous state, the ending means for ending the advantageous state and shifting to the normal state (advantageous section ending functions S903 to S905 of the main control device 101). When,
When the difference number of sheets from the base point reaches the upper limit number (2400 sheets) with the time when the game medium is most reduced in the advantageous state, the second termination means for terminating the advantageous state and shifting to the normal state ( Advantageous section end functions S903 to S905) of the main controller 101,
When the transition condition is satisfied, the transition means for shifting from the first game mode to the second game mode (notification mode shift functions S807 to S809, S812 of the main control device 101) and
When the transition means shifts to the second game mode, an operation of setting operation information (lottery table for navigation lottery) regarding whether or not to operate the instruction function in a situation where the specific prize can be established. Information setting means (notification mode selection processing function S807 of the main control device 101) and
A means for increasing the number of games that can be played in the second game mode, and a means for determining whether or not to continue the second game mode when the end condition of the second game mode is satisfied ( At least one of the continuous lottery processing function S1501) of the main control device 101,
It is provided with operation information changing means (game mode changing functions S1307, S1308, S1403 of the main control device 101) for changing the operation information after shifting to the second game mode.
A gaming machine characterized in that the frequency of operation of the instruction function can be changed in the middle of the second gaming mode.

According to the game machine, the frequency with which the instruction function is activated may change in the middle of the second game mode. With such a configuration, for example, when the second game mode continues for a long time, it is possible to add intonation to the second game mode by changing the number of increase in the game medium expected per game. It is possible to prevent the game in the second game mode from becoming monotonous.

As a result of the above, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Game machine B2. In the game machine B1, the operation information changing means changes the operation information so that the frequency of operation of the instruction function changes according to the number of games in the second game mode.

According to the game machine, the frequency with which the instruction function is activated changes according to the number of games played in the second game mode. With such a configuration, it is possible to have the player set the target number of times in the game under the second game mode and then perform the game, and it is possible to prevent the game in the second game mode from becoming monotonous. Is possible.

Game machine B3. In the game machine B2, the operation information changing means is characterized in that the operation information is changed so that the operation frequency of the instruction function increases as the number of games in the second game mode increases.

According to this game machine, the frequency of operation of the instruction function increases as the number of games played in the second game mode increases. With such a configuration, it is possible to play the game while expecting that the second game mode will continue for a long time, and it is possible to suppress the game in the second game mode from becoming monotonous.

Game machine B4. In any of the game machines B1 to the game machine B3, the operation information changing means changes the operation information when the continuation determination means determines to continue the second game mode. Machine.

According to this game machine, the operation frequency of the instruction function changes when the second game mode continues. With such a configuration, it is possible to change the frequency of operation of the instruction function for each unit until the end condition of the second game mode is satisfied.

Game machine B5. In the game machine B4, the operation information changing means changes the operation information so that the operation frequency of the instruction function increases as the number of continuations of the second game mode increases.

According to the present gaming machine, the frequency with which the instruction function is activated increases as the number of continuations of the second gaming mode increases. With such a configuration, it is possible to play the game while expecting that the second game mode will continue for a long time, and it is possible to suppress the game in the second game mode from becoming monotonous. Further, in this game machine, it is possible to improve the game entertainment while ensuring the soundness of the game. For example, even when the second game mode continues up to the upper limit number of times or the upper limit number of sheets in the predetermined advantageous state, the predetermined advantageous state ends, and the second game mode immediately shifts to the next advantageous state. In this game machine, it is possible to suppress the operation frequency of the instruction function in the second game mode in the next advantageous state. As a result, it is possible to increase the frequency of satisfying the ball output rate of 1.5 or less when the game is played 1600 times, which is generally said to ensure the soundness of the game.

Game machine B6. In the game machine B4, the total number of the game media paid out after shifting to the second game mode is divided by the total number of the game media used for the game after shifting to the second game mode. A gaming machine comprising a ball ejection rate deriving means for deriving a ball ejection rate, and the operation information changing means changing the operation information according to a derivation result of the ball ejection rate deriving means.

According to this game machine, when the second game mode continues, the operation frequency of the instruction function changes according to the ball output rate. With such a configuration, it is possible to avoid paying out an excessive game medium and impairing the soundness of the game even when the second game mode continues for a long time, for example.

Game machine B7. In any of the game machines B1 to the game machine B6, the change determination means for determining whether or not to change the operation information is provided, and the change determination means is the specific prize in a situation where the instruction function is not operating. When is satisfied, the gaming machine is characterized in that it can be determined to change the operation information.

According to this game machine, if a specific prize can be established in a situation where the instruction function is not operating, the operation information may be changed. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player try an operation method for establishing a specific prize even in a situation where the instruction function is not operating, and it is possible to suppress the monotonization of the game in the second game mode. It becomes possible to do.

Game machine B8. In any of the game machines B1 to the game machine B7, when the number of games played in the advantageous state under the second game mode reaches a predetermined number of times, the operation information changing means operates the frequency of the instruction function. A game machine characterized in that the operation information is changed so as to increase the value.

According to the present game machine, when the number of games played in the advantageous state in the middle of the second game mode reaches the specified number of times, the operation frequency of the instruction function becomes high thereafter. With such a configuration, it is possible to change the operation frequency of the instruction function in consideration of the number of games played in the first game mode, and it is possible to associate the first game mode with the game playability of the second game mode. Will be. As a result, it is possible to suppress the monotonization of the game not only in the second game mode but also in the first game mode.

Game machine C1. A plurality of cyclic display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs), and
Starting operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern, and
A lottery means for drawing a combination (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) and
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern, and
Based on the fact that the winning combination that won the lottery for the combination and the winning pattern corresponding to the winning combination form a predetermined combination (combination of small combination symbols, etc.) at the effective position (effective line) and stop, the player is awarded a prize. In a game machine provided with a privilege granting means (such as the medal payout processing S211 of the main control device 101) for granting a privilege.
As a game state, there are an advantageous state in which an instruction function (winning operation notification function) for notifying an operation method for establishing a specific prize can be activated, and a normal state in which the instruction function does not operate.
The advantageous state has a first game mode (chance mode) and a second game mode (notification mode) in which the instruction function operates more frequently than the first game mode.
A storage means (section game number counter) for storing information on the number of games played in the advantageous state, and
An update means for updating the number of times information (interval game number counter update function S901 of the main control device 101) and
When the game is played a predetermined upper limit number of times (1500 times) in the advantageous state, the ending means for ending the advantageous state and shifting to the normal state (advantageous section ending functions S903 to S905 of the main control device 101). When,
A difference number storage means (difference number counter) that stores the difference number from the base point when the game medium is most reduced in the advantageous state, and
When the difference number reaches the upper limit number (2400 sheets), the second end means (advantageous section end functions S903 to S905 of the main control device 101) for ending the advantageous state and shifting to the normal state, and
A transition lottery means (transition lottery function S702 of the main control device 101) for performing a transition lottery for whether or not to shift to the second game mode in the first game mode, and
When the transition lottery is won, the transition means (notification mode transition functions S807 to S809 of the main control device 101) for shifting to the second game mode and
When the transition means shifts to the second game mode, an operation of setting operation information (lottery table for navigation lottery) regarding whether or not to operate the instruction function in a situation where the specific prize can be established. It is equipped with information setting means (notification mode selection processing function S807 of the main control device 101).
The operation information setting means is a gaming machine characterized in that the operation information is set so that the frequency of operation of the instruction function changes according to the difference number of sheets.

According to this game machine, the frequency of operation of the instruction function in the second game mode changes. With such a configuration, it is possible to change the number of game media expected to increase per game in the second game mode, and it is possible to prevent the game in the second game mode from becoming monotonous. It becomes.

In addition, the operation information regarding whether or not to operate the instruction function in a situation where a specific prize can be established is set according to the difference number of sheets in the advantageous state. With such a configuration, for example, the gameability of shifting to the second game mode in which the operation frequency of the instruction function is higher as the difference number is closer to the upper limit, and the instruction function is operated at a frequency that allows the upper limit to be reached. It is possible to provide various game features such as game playability for shifting to a game mode.

As a result of the above, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Game machine C2. In the game machine C1, the operation information setting means operates so that the difference number is expected to reach the upper limit if the second game mode continues up to the remaining number of games in the advantageous state. A game machine characterized by setting information.

According to the game machine, the operation information is set so that the difference number is expected to reach the upper limit if the second game mode continues up to the remaining number of games in the advantageous state. With such a configuration, it is possible to provide the player with a chance to reach the upper limit and end the advantageous state regardless of the value of the difference in the number of sheets when shifting to the second game mode. ..

Game machine C3. In the game machine C2, the increase number of game media required for one game is derived based on the remaining difference number until the upper limit is reached and the remaining game number until the upper limit is reached. A gaming machine comprising an increase number deriving means to be provided, wherein the operation information setting means sets operation information according to a derivation result of the increase number deriving means.

According to this game machine, the increase number of game media required for one game is derived based on the remaining difference number until the maximum number is reached and the remaining number of games until the maximum number is reached. , Operation information is set according to the derivation result. With such a configuration, it is possible to adjust the increasing speed of the game media according to the difference number of sheets, and it is possible to avoid, for example, a large number of game media being paid out in a short time and impairing the soundness of the game. It becomes possible.

Game machine C4. The game machine C1 to the game machine C3 is characterized by being provided with an operation information changing means for changing the operation information in the middle of the second game mode so that the instruction function is activated more frequently. A game machine to play.

According to this game machine, the operation frequency of the instruction function may change in the middle of the second game mode. With such a configuration, even if the second game mode is started in a state where the operation frequency of the instruction function is low, the game in the second game mode can be played while expecting that the operation frequency of the instruction function will be high. It is possible to perform the game, and it is possible to suppress the monotonization of the game in the second game mode.

Game machine C5. In the game machine C4, when the game mode when the number of games in the advantageous state reaches a preset number of times is the second game mode, the difference number and the remaining games until the upper limit is reached. A gaming machine provided with a change determining means for determining whether or not to change the operation information based on the number of times.

According to this game machine, when the game mode is the second game mode when the number of games in the advantageous state reaches a predetermined number of times, the difference number, the number of remaining games until the maximum number of games is reached, and Whether or not to change the operation information is determined based on. With such a configuration, for example, when the winning combination that can establish a specific prize in the second game mode is won less than the theoretical value, the operation frequency of the instruction function to reach the upper limit is set. It can be changed.

Game machine C6. The game machine C4 or the game machine C5 includes a change determination means for determining whether or not to change the operation information, and the change determination means has established the specific prize in a situation where the instruction function is not operating. In the case, a gaming machine characterized in that it can be determined to change the operation information.

According to this game machine, if a specific prize can be established in a situation where the instruction function is not operating, the operation information may be changed. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player try an operation method for establishing a specific prize even in a situation where the instruction function is not operating, and it is possible to suppress the monotonization of the game in the second game mode. It becomes possible to do.

Game machine C7. In any of the game machines C4 to the game machine C6, when the lottery result of the combination is a specific result, if the stop operation means is operated by the first operation method, the specific prize is established, and the second operation method If the stop operation means is operated in, a predetermined prize is established in which less privilege is given than when the specific prize is established, and if the operation is performed by an operation method other than the first operation method and the second operation method, the prize is established. The change determination means may determine that the operation information is changed when the predetermined prize is established in a situation where the lottery result of the combination is the specific result and the instruction function is not operating. A game machine featuring.

According to this game machine, if the lottery result of the winning combination is a specific result and the predetermined winning can be established in the situation where the instruction function is not operating, the operation information may be changed. With such a configuration, even in a situation where the instruction function is not operating, it is possible for the player to operate the stop operation means by the first operation method or the second operation method, and the game in the second game mode can be operated. It is possible to suppress monotonization. In addition, by configuring the operation information to be changed when the predetermined prize is established, which gives less privilege than when the specific prize is established, the specific prize is not established or the instruction function is not activated. It is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged.

Game machine C8. In any of the game machines C4 to the game machine C7, when the number of games played in the advantageous state under the second game mode reaches a predetermined number of times, the operation information changing means operates the frequency of the instruction function. A game machine characterized in that the operation information is changed so as to increase the value.

According to the present game machine, when the number of games played in the advantageous state in the middle of the second game mode reaches the specified number of times, the operation frequency of the instruction function becomes high thereafter. With such a configuration, it is possible to change the operation frequency of the instruction function in consideration of the number of games played in the first game mode, and it is possible to associate the first game mode with the game playability of the second game mode. Will be. As a result, it is possible to suppress the monotonization of the game not only in the second game mode but also in the first game mode.

Game machine C9. In the game machine C8, when the game mode when the number of games played in the advantageous state reaches the specified number of times is the first game mode, a second transition means for shifting to the second game mode is provided. A game machine characterized by that.

According to the present game machine, when the game mode when the number of games played in the advantageous state reaches the predetermined number of times is the first game mode, the game shifts to the second game mode. With such a configuration, for example, even when a certain number of game media are acquired in the first second game mode, the motivation to continue the game until the number of games in the advantageous state reaches the specified number is motivated. Is possible.

Game machine D1. A plurality of cyclic display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs), and
Starting operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern, and
A lottery means for drawing a combination (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) and
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern, and
Based on the fact that the winning combination that won the lottery for the combination and the winning pattern corresponding to the winning combination form a predetermined combination (combination of small combination symbols, etc.) at the effective position (effective line) and stop, the player is awarded a prize. In a game machine provided with a privilege granting means (such as the medal payout processing S211 of the main control device 101) for granting a privilege.
As a game state, there are an advantageous state in which an instruction function (winning operation notification function) for notifying an operation method for establishing a specific prize can be activated, and a normal state in which the instruction function does not operate.
The advantageous state has a first game mode (chance mode) and a second game mode (notification mode) in which the instruction function operates more frequently than the first game mode.
A storage means (mode game number counter) for storing information on the number of games played in the advantageous state, and
An update means for updating the number of times information (mode game number counter update functions S804 and S1205 of the main control device 101) and
The first game mode transition means (chance mode transition function S605 of the main control device 101) for shifting to the first game mode when shifting from the normal state to the advantageous state, and
When the game is played a predetermined upper limit number of times (1500 times) in the advantageous state, the ending means for ending the advantageous state and shifting to the normal state (advantageous section ending functions S903 to S905 of the main control device 101). When,
When the difference number of sheets from the base point reaches the upper limit number (2400 sheets) with the time when the game medium is most reduced in the advantageous state, the second termination means for terminating the advantageous state and shifting to the normal state ( Advantageous section end functions S903 to S905) of the main controller 101,
When the game mode when the number of times information stored in the storage means becomes the specific number of times information (number of transition games) is the first game mode, the second game mode transition means for shifting to the second game mode. (Notification mode transition function S812 of the main control device 101) and
When the transition means shifts to the second game mode, an operation of setting operation information (lottery table for navigation lottery) regarding whether or not to operate the instruction function in a situation where the specific prize can be established. It is equipped with information setting means (notification mode transition function S812 of the main control device 101).
When the number of games obtained by subtracting the number of games corresponding to the specific number of times information from the maximum number of times is performed in a situation where the instruction function is activated, the difference number is expected to reach the maximum number of times. Set the specific number of times information,
If the second game mode ends before the number of times information stored in the storage means becomes the specific number of times information, the first game mode return means (chance mode of the main control device 101) for returning to the first game mode. A gaming machine characterized by having a transition function S1605).

According to the present game machine, when the game mode when the number of times information stored in the storage means becomes the specific number of times information is the first game mode, the mode shifts to the second game mode. With such a configuration, it is possible to shift to the second game mode by playing a specific number of games corresponding to the specific number of times information in an advantageous state, and it is possible to give the specific number of times a function as a so-called ceiling number. It becomes.

Further, when the number of games obtained by subtracting the specific number from the upper limit is performed under the condition that the instruction function is activated, the specific number is set so that the difference number is expected to reach the upper limit. With such a configuration, even if the advantageous state ends when the maximum number of games is played, the advantageous state is reached when the second game mode is entered. It becomes possible to provide the player with a chance to end the game, and it is possible to prevent the player from diminishing the motivation to play.

Further, if the second game mode ends before the number of times information stored in the storage means becomes the specific number of times information, the game mode returns to the first game mode. In such a configuration, if at least the timing of transition from the normal state to the advantageous state and the timing of transition from the first game mode to the second game mode are not known, the second game mode based on a specific number of games is not known. It is not possible to grasp the number of games required for the transition to. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the so-called hyena actions and zone aiming actions that occur in the conventional game machine equipped with the so-called ceiling function, and the player can feel at ease without worrying about each of the above actions being performed. It becomes possible to play a game.

In addition, since the number of ceilings can be changed without preparing information such as a so-called game number table, which has been conventionally required to change the number of ceilings, the storage capacity is increased and the processing configuration is complicated. It is possible to provide new playability while avoiding.

As a result of the above, it is possible to improve the game entertainment by providing new game playability.

Game machine D2. In the game machine D1, the updating means updates the number of times information between the case where the specific game is played in the first game mode and the case where the specific game is played in the second game mode. A game machine to be.

According to this game machine, the number of times information stored in the storage means is updated when a specific game is performed not only in the first game mode but also in the second game mode. With such a configuration, it is possible to relate the number of games required for shifting to the second game mode based on a specific number of games to not only the first game mode but also the second game mode. As a result, it is possible to make the number of games required for shifting to the second game mode based on a specific number of games indefinite, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Game machine D3. In the game machine D2, a game based on the first bet number and a game based on the second bet number can be executed, and the instruction function is activated when the game based on the second bet number is performed. A gaming machine characterized in that the specific game is a game based on the second bet number.

According to this game machine, the number of times information stored in the storage means is updated when the game is performed by the second bet number at which the instruction function can be activated. With such a configuration, it is possible to provide a new playability while encouraging the player to play the game with the second bet number.

Game machine D4. In any of the game machines D1 to the game machine D3, when the number of times information stored in the storage means under the second game mode becomes the specific number of times information, a game that can be played under the second game mode. A gaming machine characterized in that it is equipped with an increase privilege granting means for granting an increase privilege that increases the number of times.

According to this game machine, when the number of times information stored in the storage means in the second game mode becomes the specific number of times information, the number of games that can be played in the second game mode is increased. Granted. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged that the game mode is not the first game mode when the number of times information stored in the storage means becomes the specific number of times information. Is possible.

The "increased privilege that increases the number of games that can be played in the second game mode" is not limited to the privilege that directly increases the number of games that can be played in the second game mode, but the payout of the game medium. If the configuration is such that the end condition of the second game mode is defined by the number, the privilege of increasing the number of payouts is given, and if the configuration is such that whether or not to continue the second game mode is decided by lottery or the like, the lottery is won. Includes benefits that grant the right to become.

Game machine D5. In any of the game machines D1 to the game machine D4, when the number of times information stored in the storage means under the second game mode becomes the specific number of times information, the advantageous state is obtained after the end of the second game mode. A gaming machine provided with means for terminating the above-mentioned normal state.

According to the present game machine, when the number-of-times information stored in the storage means under the second game mode becomes the specific number-of-times information, the advantageous state ends after the end of the second game mode and the state shifts to the normal state. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the chance that the advantageous state ends with the maximum number of games in the middle of the second game mode.

Game machine D6. In any of the game machines D1 to the game machine D5, the second game mode is entered before the number of times information stored in the storage means becomes the specific number of times information, and the number of times information stored in the storage means is stored. A gaming machine provided with a specific number of times information changing means for changing the specific number of times information based on the difference number of sheets when the second game mode is terminated before the specific number of times information is obtained.

According to this game machine, the second game mode is entered before the number of times information stored in the storage means becomes the specific number of times information, and the second game is performed before the number of times information stored in the storage means becomes the specific number of times information. When the mode ends, the specific number of times information is changed based on the difference number of sheets. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the number of games required before shifting to the next second game mode further indefinite.

Game machine D7. In the game machine D6, when the specific number of times information changing means performs a number of games obtained by subtracting the number of games corresponding to the new specific number of times information from the upper limit number of times in a situation where the instruction function is activated, the difference is said. A gaming machine characterized in that the specific number of times information is changed so that the number of sheets is expected to reach the upper limit number of sheets.

According to this game machine, it is expected that the difference number will reach the upper limit when the number of games in which the new specific number information and the corresponding number of games are subtracted from the upper limit is performed under the condition that the instruction function is activated. The information is changed a specific number of times. With such a configuration, even if the specific number of times information is changed, if the player shifts to the second game mode, the player is provided with a chance to end the advantageous state when the maximum number of sheets is reached. This makes it possible to prevent the player from diminishing his or her willingness to play.

Game machine D8. In the game machine D6 or the game machine D7, the change determination means for determining whether or not to change the specific number of times information by the specific number of times information changing means is provided, and the change determination means ends the second game mode. When it is expected that the difference number of sheets when it is assumed that the game is played under the first game mode until the number of times information stored in the storage means becomes the specific number of times information is expected to be 0 or less. A gaming machine characterized in that it is determined that the specific number of times information changing means does not change the specific number of times information.

According to this game machine, the difference number when it is assumed that the game is performed under the first game mode from the end of the second game mode until the number of times information stored in the storage means becomes the specific number of times information is 0. If it is expected to be as follows, the specific number of times information is not changed. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from diminishing his or her willingness to play. If the configuration is such that the information is changed a specific number of times even when the expected difference number is 0 or less, there is a concern that the player may be disappointed that he should not have shifted to the second game mode. Because.

Game machine D9. In any of the game machines D6 to the game machine D8, the change determination means for determining whether or not the specific number of times information changing means is to change the specific number of times information is provided, and the change determination means is the second game mode. It is expected that the difference number of sheets when it is assumed that the game is played under the first game mode is the predetermined number of sheets or less until the number of times information stored in the storage means becomes the specific number of times information after the end of In this case, the gaming machine is characterized in that it is determined that the specific number of times information changing means does not change the specific number of times information.

According to this game machine, the difference number when it is assumed that the game is performed under the first game mode from the end of the second game mode until the number of times information stored in the storage means becomes the specific number of times information is predetermined. If it is expected that the number of sheets will be less than the number of sheets, the specific number of times information will not be changed. With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game. Reaching a specific number of times while leaving a part of the game medium acquired under the second game mode that was transferred before reaching the specific number of times, that is, leaving a part of the game medium acquired under the previous second game mode This is because it is possible to make it desired for the next second game mode in this state, and it is possible to increase the possibility that the upper limit number is reached and the advantageous state ends.

Game machine D10. In any of the game machines D1 to D9, when the difference number from the base point reaches a specific number from the base point when the game medium is most reduced in the second game mode, the second game mode is terminated. A gaming machine characterized in that it is provided with a means for ending a second gaming mode.

According to the game machine, the second game mode ends when the difference number in the second game mode reaches a specific number. With such a configuration, the number of games played in the second game mode can be changed according to the frequency of establishment of the specific prize. As a result, it becomes possible for the player to have difficulty in grasping the number of remaining games in an advantageous state, the number of games required to reach a specific number of games, and the like.

Game machine D11. In any of the game machines D1 to the game machine D10, when the difference number from the base point reaches a specific number from the base point when the game medium is most reduced in the second game mode, the second game mode is continued. It is provided with a continuation determination means for determining whether or not to cause the second game mode, and a second game mode termination means for ending the second game mode when the continuation determination means determines that the second game mode is not continued. A game machine featuring.

According to the game machine, the second game mode can be terminated when the difference number in the second game mode reaches a specific number. With such a configuration, the number of games played in the second game mode can be changed depending on the frequency of establishment of the specific prize and the number of times the continuous determination is won. As a result, it becomes possible for the player to have difficulty in grasping the number of remaining games in an advantageous state, the number of games required to reach a specific number of games, and the like.

The game machine A group to the game machine D group may be appropriately combined, and even when they are combined, the above-mentioned effects can be obtained. Further, in each of the above game machine groups, the "operation frequency of the instruction function" is replaced with "expected value of the game medium expected per game times", "net increase in the number of game media", or "speed of adding game value". You may.

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Claims (5)

Multiple cyclic display means for cyclically displaying multiple types of patterns,
A start operation means operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern, and
A lottery means to draw a role and
A plurality of stop operation means operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern, and
A game provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege to a player as a winning result based on the fact that the winning combination winning the winning combination and the winning pattern corresponding to the winning combination form a predetermined combination at an effective position and stop. In the machine
As a gaming state, there are an advantageous state in which an instruction function for notifying an operation method for establishing a specific prize can be activated, and a normal state in which the instruction function does not operate.
The advantageous state includes a first game mode and a second game mode in which the instruction function is activated more frequently than the first game mode.
A storage means for storing information on the number of games played in the advantageous state, and
An update means for updating the number-of-times information and
When a predetermined upper limit number of games is played in the advantageous state, the ending means for ending the advantageous state and shifting to the normal state, and
A transition lottery means for performing a transition lottery for whether or not to shift to the second game mode in the first game mode, and
When the transition lottery is won, the transition means for shifting to the second game mode and
When the transition means shifts to the second game mode, it is provided with an operation information setting means for setting operation information regarding whether or not to operate the instruction function in a situation where the specific prize can be established.
The operation information setting means is a gaming machine characterized in that the operation information is set so that the frequency of operation of the instruction function changes according to the number of times information. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the operation information setting means sets the operation information so that the operation frequency of the instruction function increases as the number of remaining games in the advantageous state decreases. When the difference number of sheets from the base point reaches the upper limit number from the time when the game medium is most reduced in the advantageous state, the operation is provided with a second ending means for ending the advantageous state and shifting to the normal state. The information setting means is characterized in that the operation information is set so that the difference number is expected to reach the upper limit number if the second game mode continues up to the remaining number of games in the advantageous state. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2. The feature is that the second game mode ending means for ending the second game mode is provided when the difference number from the base point reaches a specific number from the base point when the game medium is most reduced in the second game mode. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The invention according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein an operation information changing means for changing the operation information is provided in the middle of the second game mode so that the instruction function is activated more frequently. Game machine.

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