JP2021137238A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest in a game.SOLUTION: Control is shifted from a normal section to an advantageous section. The advantageous section is completed when 1500 games are performed in the advantageous section and when a difference number in the advantageous section reaches 2400. The advantageous section is composed of a chance mode and an informing mode, and operation order allowing bell prize winning to be satisfied when a pressing order bell is won is reported if a three-token game is performed when shifting to the informing mode. A shift lottery regarding whether control is shifted to the informing mode is held when a three-token game is performed in the chance mode, and an additional lottery regarding whether the number of net increased tokens is increased if a three-token game is performed in the informing mode. In a game round after the three-token game, a two-token game may not be started even if a start lever is operated with the number of bets as 2.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 20

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming 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 replay 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 gaming machines as illustrated above, further improvement of the gaming interest is required.

The above problem is not limited to the slot machine as illustrated above, but also applies to other gaming machines in which a plurality of types of patterns are cyclically displayed and the circular display is terminated 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 gaming machine capable of improving the enjoyment of gaming.

The invention according to claim 1 includes a bet number setting means for setting a bet number based on a game value input operation, and the start operation means is operated in a situation where the first specified number is set as the bet number. When the start operation means is operated in a situation where the second specified number is set as the bet number, and when specific information is set in the gaming machine capable of starting the game round. Is configured such that the start of the game times with the first specified number as the bet number is restricted, while the start of the game times with the second specified number as the bet number is not restricted, and the first specified number is bet. It is characterized by providing relaxation means to relax the restriction on the start of the number of game times.

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 the start waiting process. A flowchart showing a lottery process. The figure which shows the correspondence relationship between the index value and a winning combination in a three-card game. The figure which shows the correspondence relationship between the index value and a winning combination in a two-card game. A flowchart showing a reel control process. A flowchart showing RT state processing. The flowchart which shows the BB state processing. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating transition of game state. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating transition of 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. The flowchart which shows the section lottery processing in a notification mode. The flowchart which shows the game section processing in a notification mode. A flowchart showing the lock flag setting process. A flowchart showing a start command confirmation process. A flowchart showing the start flag setting process. The flowchart which shows the lock flag setting process in 2nd Embodiment. A flowchart showing a start command confirmation process.

(First Embodiment)

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 hitting a nail against a so-called island facility at the time of installation in a 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, 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, 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 a 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 reel 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 each 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 shifts the angular positions of the reels 32L, 32M, and 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 for explanation.

The symbols include a "cherry" symbol (for example, the 20th on the left reel 32L), a "watermelon" symbol (for example, the 19th on the left reel 32L), a "bell" symbol (for example, the 18th on the left reel 32L), and " "Red 7" symbol (for example, 17th on the left reel 32L), "Replay" symbol (for example, 16th on the left reel 32L), "Star" symbol (for example, 15th on the left reel 32L), "BAR" symbol (for example, 15th on the left reel 32L) For example, there are eight types: the 12th of the left reel 32L) and the "white 7" symbol (for example, the 7th 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.

Each display window 26L, 26M, 26R is 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 as a winning result, or the game state is changed. Benefits are given.

In this slot machine 10, as shown in FIG. 7B, only the middle line L2 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 middle line L2 is set as an effective line. The four combination lines of the upper line L1, the lower line L3, the right-down line L4, and the right-up line L5 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 a combination of symbols to be won and a privilege given when the prize is won.

There are BB1 prize and BB2 prize as the state transition prize in which only the transition of the game state is performed.

When the "Red 7" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the effective line, the BB1 prize is won. If the "red 7" symbol on the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M and the "white 7" symbol on the right reel 32R stop on the effective line, a BB2 prize will be awarded. However, the BB1 winning mode is a winning mode that is established only in the three-card game, and the BB2 winning is a winning mode that is established only in the two-card game. When these BB prizes are established, the gaming state shifts to the BB state.

There is a re-game prize as a prize that is given the privilege of the re-game that allows the game of the next game to be played without inserting a medal.

If the "replay" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on any combination line, a replay prize is awarded. More specifically, in addition to the case where the "replay" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the middle line L2, the "replay" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the lower line L3. Even if the combination of symbols to be different is stopped on the middle line L2, the re-game prize will be awarded. As a combination of symbols that will be a prize for replay in appearance, for example, a combination of "red 7" symbol, "watermelon" symbol, "watermelon" symbol, a combination of "BAR" symbol, "watermelon" symbol, "watermelon" symbol, etc. There is. If the re-game prize is 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 privilege of the re-game in which the next game is a 2-card game in the case of a 2-card game. Is given.

Small role prizes for which medals are paid out include watermelon prize, cherry prize, bell prize, and supplementary role prize.

When the "watermelon" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the effective line, the watermelon wins and three medals are paid out in both the three-card game and the two-card game. When the "cherry" symbol on the left reel 32L stops on the effective line, a cherry prize is won and three medals are paid out in both the three-card game and the two-card game.

If the "bell" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on any combination line, a bell will be won and 9 medals will be paid out in both 3-card and 2-card games. Will be. More specifically, in addition to the case where the "bell" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the middle line L2, the "bell" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the upper line L1. When the combination of different symbols stops on the middle line L2, nine medals are paid out as a bell prize. As a combination of symbols that will be a bell prize in appearance, for example, a combination of "red 7" symbol, "star" symbol, "star" symbol, a combination of "BAR" symbol, "cherry" symbol, "BAR" symbol, etc. be. Further, although the details of the combination of the symbols to be won are omitted, when the supplementary winning combination is 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 BB2 symbols is a combination of symbols that wins BB2, that is, a combination of "red 7" symbols, "red 7" symbols, and "white 7" symbols. Further, the symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R corresponding to each winning symbol are also referred to as winning symbols. For example, the BB2 symbol is a “red 7” symbol on the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M, and a “white 7” symbol on 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.

A medal insertion slot 45 for inserting medals is provided on the lower right side of the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R. The medal slot 45 constitutes an input means for inputting a game medium. Further, paying attention to the fact that the medal insertion slot 45 is accompanied by 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 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 medals exceeding a predetermined amount 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 above 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 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 checkout 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 is a credit display unit 60 that displays the number of virtual medals that are credited, and the number of remaining medals that display the number of medals remaining to be paid out by the end of the BB state. A display unit 61 and a payout number display unit 62 for displaying the number of medals paid out at the time of winning are provided, respectively. These display units 60 to 62 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. 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 the error state is reset, but also when the winning probability of the slot machine 10 is changed and when the RAM is cleared.

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 port 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 the signals from these various sensors pass through 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 10 volt, for example. 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 display control device 81, a hall management device (not shown), or the like is connected via an input / output port 104. There is.

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 30 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 includes 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, the state information storage area 106c for storing the game state such as the BB state, the section information storage area 106d for storing the game section, and the like, a backup area is provided. ing.

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 30.

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 a 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 bets on medals 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, which will be described later, to the display control device 81 is performed. In step S111, segment data setting processing is performed to set the segment data displayed on the credit display unit 60, the remaining payout number display unit 61, and the payout number display unit 62, respectively. In step S112, segment data display processing is performed in which the segment data set in the segment data setting process 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 lock flag described later is set in step S203, and the game management process shown in steps S204 to S215 is performed.

As a game management process, in step S204, 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 S205, the start waiting process is performed.

In the start waiting process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 12, it is determined in step S251 whether or not the replay flag is set. The re-game flag is a flag that is set when the re-game prize is established, and when the re-game flag is set, it means that the re-game prize was established in the previous game. When the re-game flag is set, the re-game flag is cleared in step S252, and the automatic insertion process of automatically inserting the same number of virtual medals as the previous bet number is performed in step S253. 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 the re-game winning 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 the re-game flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S254 to perform the sensor abnormality confirmation process. In the sensor abnormality confirmation process, it is confirmed whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the sensor reading result performed in the sensor monitoring process step S107 of the timer interrupt process. If the sensor reading result is normal, the sensor abnormality confirmation process is terminated as it is, and if an error occurs in the sensor reading result, the slot machine 10 is put into an error state and the occurrence of an error is notified. Performs processing when an error occurs. Such an error state is maintained until the reset switch 72 is operated. When the sensor abnormality confirmation process is completed, the process proceeds to step S255 to determine whether or not the settlement switch 59 has been operated. When the settlement switch 59 is operated, a medal return process is performed in which the same number of medals as the virtual medals credited in step S256 are paid out. In the medal return process, if medals have been bet, the same number of medals as the number of bets will be paid out. After the medal return process is completed or when the settlement switch 59 is not operated, it is determined in step S257 whether or not the medal insertion or the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 have been operated, and either of them is performed. In that case, the medal insertion process is performed in step S258.

In the slot machine 10, 2 is set as the upper limit of the number of bets in the BB state shifted with the establishment of the BB2 prize, and 3 is set as the upper limit of the number of bets in the other gaming states. In the medal insertion process, if the number of bets has not reached the upper limit, the number of bets is changed according to the action taken. Specifically, when a medal is inserted, 1 is added to the current number of bets. When a plurality of medals are continuously inserted, the second and subsequent medals will be detected in step S257 of the next and subsequent medals. When the first credit insertion switch 56 is operated, if the count value of the credit counter is 3 or more, 3 is added to the current number of bets, 3 is subtracted from the count value of the credit counter, and the value after subtraction is performed. Is displayed on the credit display unit 60. When the second credit insertion switch 57 is operated, if the count value of the credit counter is 2 or more, 2 is added to the current number of bets, 2 is subtracted from the count value of the credit counter, and the value after subtraction is performed. Is displayed on the credit display unit 60. When the third credit insertion switch 58 is operated, if the count value of the credit counter is 1 or more, 1 is added to the current number of bets, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the credit counter, and the value after subtraction is performed. Is displayed on the credit display unit 60. However, when the number of bets after addition exceeds the upper limit, for example, when the first credit insertion switch 56 is operated in the situation where the current number of bets is 1, the number of bets is changed to the upper limit and the credit counter. The value required to limit the number of bets is subtracted from the count value of, and the value after the subtraction is displayed on the credit display unit 60. Further, when the virtual medal is insufficient, for example, when the first credit insertion switch 56 is operated in the situation where the count value of the credit counter is 2, the count value of the credit counter is added to the current number of bets. The addition is made so that the count value of the credit counter is set to 0 and 0 is displayed on the credit display unit 60.

In the medal insertion process, if medals are inserted while the number of bets has reached the upper limit, credits will be given if the count value of the credit counter does not reach the upper limit (the number of stored medals is 50). 1 is added to the count value of the counter, and the added value is displayed on the credit display unit 60. When the count value of the credit counter has reached the upper limit, the medal is ejected from the medal ejection port 49 to the medal tray 50 and returned to the player. If the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 are operated while the number of bets has reached the upper limit, the medal insertion process is terminated as it is.

When the automatic insertion process is performed in step S253, when it is determined in step S257 that neither the medal insertion nor the operation of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is performed, the medal insertion process is performed in step S258. If so, the process proceeds to step S259, and a start command confirmation process for confirming whether or not a start command for starting the game has been generated is performed. Although the details will be described later, in the start command confirmation process, when the start lever 41 is operated in a situation where two or three medals are bet, it is determined that the start command has been generated and the start flag is set. In step S260, it is determined whether or not the start command has been generated depending on the presence or absence of the start flag. If the start command has not been generated, the process returns to the sensor abnormality confirmation process in step S254, and if the start command is generated, the start flag is cleared in step S261 to end the start waiting process.

Returning to the description of the normal process, when the start waiting process of step S205 is completed, it means that a start command has been generated to start the game. In such a case, the effective line setting process for setting the middle line L2 as the effective line is performed in step S206, and the medal passage switching solenoid 46a is switched to the non-excited state in step S207 to prohibit bet acceptance. After that, the lottery process of step S208, the reel control process of step S209, the medal payout process of step S210, the RT state process of step S211, the BB state process of step S212, the game section process of step S213, and the lock flag setting process of step S214. , The effect instruction processing of step S215 is executed in order, and the process returns to step S204.

Next, the lottery process in step S208 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. The slot machine 10 has five types of gaming states: RT0 state, RT1 state, RT2 state, RT3 state, and BB state. Therefore, in step S302, the current game state of the slot machine 10 is determined based on the game state flag set in the state information storage area 106c, and the lottery table corresponding to the game state is selected. Further, in this slot machine 10, six stages of winning probabilities from "setting 1" to "setting 6" are prepared in advance, and a setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole to perform an ON operation and a predetermined operation. Thereby, it is possible to set which winning probability 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. 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. FIG. 14 is a table showing the correspondence relationship between each index value IV and the winning combination, and the correspondence relationship between each index value IV and the point value PV at the time of three-card game in each game state of “setting 3”. .. FIG. 15 is a table showing the correspondence relationship between each index value IV and the winning combination, and the correspondence relationship between each index value IV and the point value PV at the time of two-card game in each game state of “setting 3”. ..

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 set as the current judgment value DV, and the current index value IV, 1 and the corresponding point value PV are added to the new judgment value. The judgment value is DV.

After that, in step S305, it is determined whether or not the winning combination corresponds to the index value IV. 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, a winning flag indicating that the middle and left and right bells have been won is set in the winning flag storage area 106a.

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 S204 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 the winning combination other than BB1 and BB2 is won, and the corresponding winning if the 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 performed with the BB2 winning flag carried over, the BB1 is not won. In the following, the BB1 winning flag and the BB2 winning flag are collectively referred to as the BB winning flag.

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 / failing of the winning combination is determined using the lottery table shown in FIG. 14, in the RT0 state, the probability of winning the middle stage replay is about 1/3, left middle right bell, left and right middle bell. , Middle left and right bell, middle right left bell, right left middle bell, right middle left bell are each about 1/9.0 probability, watermelon and cherry are each about 1/50 probability, BB1 The probability of winning is about 1/10. In the RT0 state in the three-card game, the event of winning the lower re-game, the event of winning all the compensators, and the event of winning the BB2 do not occur. In addition, the probability of not winning any of the roles is about 1/18 if the BB winning flag is not carried over, and about 1 / 6.4 if the BB winning flag is carried over.

When the winning or losing of the winning combination is determined using the lottery table shown in FIG. 15, in the RT0 state, the probability of winning the middle stage replay is about 1 / 2.0, left middle right bell, left and right middle bell, middle. The probability of winning the left and right bells, the middle right left bell, the right left middle bell, and the right middle left bell is about 1/660, the probability of winning each of the watermelon and cherry is about 1/50, and the probability of winning BB2. Is about 1/5.0. In the RT0 state in the two-card game, the event of winning the lower re-game, the event of winning all the compensators, and the event of winning the BB1 do not occur. In addition, the probability of losing a prize without winning any of the roles is about 1/4.0 if the BB winning flag is not carried over, and about 1 / 2.2 if the BB winning flag is carried over.

After setting the winning flag 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 in order 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. In the stop information setting process, when a plurality of wins are won among the small wins, replays, and BBs, the stop information is set in the order of priority shown below. When the small winning combination and the BB are won, the stop information is set so that the small winning combination is given priority and the small winning combination is established, and the BB winning is established when the small winning combination cannot be established. If the re-game and BB are won, the stop information is set so that the re-game prize is preferentially established.

Next, the reel control process in step S209 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. 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 reaching 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. conduct. 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, when any of the left middle right bell, left and right middle bell, middle left and right bell, middle right left bell, right left middle bell, and right middle left bell is won, the stop switch 42 that generates a stop command is generated. The stop information second setting process is performed in order to change the winning mode established by the operation order of ~ 44.

The left middle right bell, left and right middle bell, middle left and right bell, middle right left bell, right left middle bell, and right middle left bell are the winning roles for both the bell and multiple compensating roles. For example, if the left middle right bell is won, stop information is set so that the bell winning is established when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in the order of left → middle → right, and another operation order is set. Set the stop information so that the compensator prize is established when the operation is performed with. Similarly, if the right middle left bell is won, stop information is set so that the bell winning is established when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in the order of right → middle → left, and other operations are performed. When the operations are performed in order, the stop information is set so that the compensation winning combination is established.

Here, the symbol arrangement of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R will be briefly described. In this slot machine 10, the reels 32L, 32M, 32R can be stopped after sliding up to 4 symbols from the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44, and the effective line is in the middle stage of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. Is set. Therefore, when the intervals between the symbols of the same type are arranged to be 4 symbols or less, the winning symbols are stopped on the effective line when the winning symbols are obtained regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. Can be done. As shown in FIG. 6, on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, the "watermelon" symbol, the "bell" symbol, and the "replay" symbol are arranged so that the distance between the symbols of the same type is 4 or less. .. Therefore, when each of the above symbols becomes a winning symbol, the winning symbol can be stopped on the effective line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. On the other hand, the "cherry" symbol, the "red 7" symbol, the "white 7" symbol, the "star" symbol, and the "BAR" symbol are arranged so as to form sections separated by more than the above intervals. In order to stop on the effective line, the player needs to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at the symbol. More specifically, when the stop information is set so as to establish any of the cherry prize, the BB1 prize, and the BB2 prize, the player needs to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at the symbol. Further, even when the stop information is set so as to establish the compensation winning combination, the player needs to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 at a predetermined timing.

In the following, winning any of the left middle right bell, left and right middle bell, middle left and right bell, middle right left bell, right left middle bell, right middle left bell is called push order bell winning, and it is set at this time. The winning flag is also called the order bell winning flag.

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 winning combination corresponds to the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a. When the winning winning combination corresponds to the winning flag, the winning winning combination and the number of payouts corresponding to the winning winning combination are set in the payout information storage area provided in the RAM 106. On the other hand, when the winning combination 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, a winning result command is set in step S413 so that the display control device 81 can grasp the winning winning combination in the current game, and the reel control processing is terminated.

Next, the outline of the medal payout process in step S210 will be described.

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 the re-game winning combination has been established based on the winning combination set in the payout determination process. If the re-game prize is not established, the medal payout process is terminated as it is, and if the re-game prize is established, the re-game flag is set and the medal payout process is terminated.

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 the 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 RT state processing in step S211 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S501, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the RT0 state, and if it is in the RT0 state, it is determined in step S502 whether or not the BB winning flag is set. If the BB winning flag is set, this process is terminated as it is, and if the BB winning flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S503, and it is determined whether or not the middle stage re-game winning is established. If the middle-stage re-game prize is not established, this process is terminated as it is, and if the middle-stage re-game prize is established, the game state flag stored in the state information storage area 106c is set to RT1 in step S504. In addition to changing to the flag, 2000 is set in the remaining RT game number counter provided in the state information storage area 106c in step S505, and this process ends.

When the RT1 flag is set in step S504, the gaming state shifts to the RT1 state. Then, in step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the RT1 state based on the fact that the RT1 flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, and the lottery table for the RT1 state is selected.

The lottery table for the RT1 state will be briefly described. As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the lottery table for the RT1 state has the same point value PV as the lottery table for the RT0 state. Therefore, even if the state shifts from the RT0 state to the RT1 state, there is no difference in the winning probability of the winning combination.

If it is determined in step S501 that the current gaming state is not the RT0 state, the process proceeds to step S506 to determine whether or not the current gaming state is the RT1 state. In the RT1 state, 1 is subtracted from the value of the remaining RT game number counter in step S507, and it is determined in step S508 whether or not the value of the remaining RT game number counter becomes 0. If the value of the remaining RT game number counter is not 0, this process is terminated as it is, and if the value of the remaining RT game number counter is 0, the state information storage area 106c is set in step S509. The stored game status flag is changed to the RT0 flag, and this process ends.

When the RT0 flag is set in step S509, the gaming state shifts to the RT0 state. Then, in step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the RT0 state based on the fact that the RT0 flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, and the lottery table for the RT0 state is selected.

If it is determined in step S506 that the current gaming state is not the RT1 state, the process proceeds to step S510 to determine whether or not the current gaming state is the RT2 state. Although the details will be described later, when the BB state ends, the RT2 flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, and 50 is set in the remaining RT game number counter. In the RT2 state, it is determined in step S511 whether or not the BB winning flag is set. If the BB winning flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S512, and it is determined whether or not the lower re-game winning is established. When the lower re-game winning is established, the game status flag stored in the status information storage area 106c is changed to the RT3 flag in step S513, and the balance provided in the status information storage area 106c in step S514 is changed. 100 is set in the RT game number counter, and this process ends.

When the RT3 flag is set in step S513, the gaming state shifts to the RT3 state. Then, in step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the RT3 state based on the fact that the RT3 flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, and the lottery table for the RT3 state is selected.

The lottery table for the RT3 state will be briefly described. As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the lottery table for the RT3 state has the same point value PV as the lottery table for the RT0 state. Therefore, there is no difference in the winning probability of the winning combination in the RT0 state, the RT1 state, and the RT3 state.

When it is determined in step S511 that the BB winning flag is set, and when it is determined in step S512 that the lower re-game winning is not established, in step S507, the remaining RT game number counter is displayed. 1 is subtracted from the value, and it is determined in step S508 whether or not the value of the remaining RT game number counter becomes 0. If the value of the remaining RT game number counter is not 0, this process is terminated as it is, and if the value of the remaining RT game number counter is 0, the state information storage area 106c is set in step S509. The stored game status flag is changed to the RT0 flag, and this process ends.

If it is determined in step S510 that the current gaming state is not the RT2 state, the process proceeds to step S515 to determine whether or not the current gaming state is the RT3 state. In the RT3 state, 1 is subtracted from the value of the remaining RT game number counter in step S516, and it is determined in step S517 whether or not the value of the remaining RT game number counter becomes 0. If the value of the remaining RT game number counter is not 0, this process is terminated as it is, and if the value of the remaining RT game number counter is 0, the state information storage area 106c is set in step S518. The stored game status flag is changed to the RT0 flag, and this process ends.

Next, the BB state processing in step S212 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S601, it is determined whether or not the BB winning flag is set. If the BB winning flag is set, the process proceeds to step S602, and it is determined whether or not the BB winning is established based on the winning winning combination set in the previous payout determination process. If the BB prize is established, the process proceeds to step S603, and it is determined whether or not the established BB prize is the BB2 prize. If the BB2 prize is established, the upper limit of the number of bets is set to 2 in step S604. If the BB1 prize is established, the A flag is set in step S605. When the upper limit of the number of bets is set to 2 in step S604 and when the A flag is set in step S605, the BB winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106 in step S606 Is cleared, and in step S607, the game status flag stored in the status information storage area 106c is changed to the BB flag. In step S608, 30 is set in the remaining BB game number counter provided in the state information storage area 106c. By setting the BB flag in step S607, the gaming state shifts to the BB state. Then, in step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the BB state based on the fact that the BB flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, and the lottery table for the BB state is selected.

The lottery table for the BB state will be briefly described. As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, in the BB state lottery table, a non-zero point value PV is set only for the index value IV = 11, which is a winning combination, for all of the compensating combinations. Although detailed description will be omitted, if all the compensating combinations are won, the compensating combination winning will be established regardless of the operation order and operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. Therefore, in the BB state, regardless of whether the game is a two-card game or a three-card game, one medal is paid out by winning the full compensation role, or the medal is paid out without winning the full compensation role. Either not done or not done.

Returning to the explanation of the BB state processing, in step S610, when it is determined that the BB winning flag is not set in step S601 and when it is determined that the BB winning is not established in step S602, It is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the BB state. When the current game state is the BB state, 1 is subtracted from the value of the remaining BB game number counter in step S611, and whether or not the value of the remaining BB game number counter becomes 0 in step S612 is determined. judge. 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 process proceeds to step S613 and the A flag set in step S605 is cleared. In the following step S614, the upper limit of the number of bets is set to 3. After that, in step S615, the game status flag stored in the status information storage area 106c is changed to the RT2 flag, and in step S616, 50 is set in the remaining RT game number counter provided in the status information storage area 106c. ..

When the RT2 flag is set in step S615, the gaming state shifts to the RT2 state. Then, in step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the RT2 state based on the fact that the RT2 flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, and the lottery table for the RT2 state is selected.

The lottery table for the RT2 state will be briefly described. In the lottery table for the RT2 state, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the point value PV assigned to the index value IV = 1 that wins the middle regame is the index value IV = 2 that wins the lower regame. It is the same as the lottery table for RT0 state except that it is assigned to. Therefore, when the state shifts to the RT2 state, the combination line in which the re-game winning is established changes from the middle line L2 to the lower line L3, although there is no difference in the winning probability between the RT0 state, the RT1 state, and the RT3 state. do.

Returning to the explanation of the BB state processing, the case where 30 is set in the remaining BB game number counter in step S608, the case where it is determined in step S610 that the current game state is not the BB state, and the case where the remaining BB game is not in the BB state in step S612. When it is determined that the value of the number counter is not 0, and when 50 is set in the remaining RT game number counter in step S616, a status command is set in step S609 to end this process. do. 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 in step S609, the state information storage area. Set the game status flag set in 106c and the corresponding status command.

Here, the flow of transition of the gaming state will be described with reference to FIG.

At the time of shipment from the factory, that is, when the slot machine 10 is in the initial state, the gaming state is the RT0 state. Further, when the manager or the like of the game hall where the slot machine 10 is installed performs the RAM clear operation, all the information stored in the RAM 106 is cleared, and the game state becomes the RT0 state. In this slot machine 10, RAM can be cleared by operating the power switch 71 to turn on the power while operating the reset switch 72 from the state where the power is off.

The RT0 state ends when the middle stage re-game winning is established in a situation where the BB winning flag is not set (hereinafter, the situation is also referred to as "BB non-internal middle"). In such a case, the gaming state shifts from the RT0 state to the RT1 state. When the middle stage re-game winning is established in the situation where the BB winning flag is set (hereinafter, the situation is also referred to as "inside the BB"), the RT0 state continues without shifting to the RT1 state.

The RT1 state ends when 2000 games are played under the RT1 state. When 2000 games are played under the RT1 state, the game state shifts from the RT1 state to the RT0 state.

Here, when three cards are played, as shown in FIG. 14, the probability of winning the middle stage re-game is about 1/3, and the probability of winning the BB1 is about 1/10. Become. When two cards are played, as shown in FIG. 14, the probability of winning the middle stage re-game is about 1 / 2.0, and the probability of winning the BB2 is about 1/5.0. .. Therefore, regardless of whether it is a three-card game or a two-card game, it is more likely that the middle-stage re-game will be won before it is inside the BB. If the middle stage re-game is won before the inside of the BB, the game state can be shifted to the RT1 state, and if the BB is won before the middle stage re-game is won, the game state is changed to RT1. It will not be possible to transition to the state. Further, when the RT1 state is restored to the RT0 state, the game is played 2000 times under the RT1 state, so that the inside of the BB is almost the same. Therefore, when the RT1 state is restored to the RT0 state, the RT0 state will continue even if the middle stage re-game winning is established.

When the BB prize is established under the RT0 state or the RT1 state, the gaming state shifts to the BB state. The BB state ends when 30 games are played under the BB state. When the game is played 30 times in the BB state, the game state shifts to the RT2 state.

The RT2 state ends when the lower re-game prize is established in the non-internal BB. In such a case, the gaming state shifts from the RT2 state to the RT3 state. If the lower re-game prize is established inside the BB, the RT2 state continues without shifting to the RT3 state. Then, when the RT2 state continues for 50 games, the game state shifts to the RT0 state. That is, in the RT2 state, if the lower re-game is won before the BB, the RT3 state is entered, and if the BB is won before the lower re-game, the RT0 state is reached after 50 games. When the state shifts from the RT2 state to the RT0 state, since the inside of the BB is inside, the event of shifting from the RT0 state to the RT1 state does not occur, and the RT0 state continues. If 50 games are completed without winning either the lower replay or the BB under the RT2 state, the game shifts to the RT0 state while the BB is not inside. In such a case, there is a possibility of shifting from the RT0 state to the RT1 state, but the probability of winning the lower re-game or BB is about 1 in 4.2 in the case of a 3-card game, and in a 2-card game. If there is, it is about 1 / 1.4. Therefore, in the RT2 state, the event that the 50 games are ended without winning either the lower replay or the BB rarely occurs.

The RT3 state ends when 100 games are played under the RT3 state. When 100 games are played under the RT3 state, the game state shifts from the RT3 state to the RT0 state. As described above, the probability of winning BB1 is about 1/10 in the case of a 3-card game, and the probability of winning BB2 is about 1/5.0 in the case of a 2-card game. Therefore, when shifting from the RT3 state to the RT0 state, it is almost inside the BB, and the event of shifting from the RT0 state to the RT1 state does not occur. For example, when 100 games are played in a 3-card game, the ratio of not winning BB1 is 0.0026%.

When the BB prize is established under the RT2 state or the RT3 state, the gaming state shifts to the BB state. The BB state ends when 30 games are played under the BB state. When the game is played 30 times in the BB state, the game state shifts to the RT2 state.

As described above, the transition of the game state is the case where the BB winning is not established, the case where the RT0 state → the RT1 state → the RT0 state, and the case where only the RT0 state is established. When the BB prize is established, the cases are BB state-> RT2 state-> RT3 state-> RT0 state and BB state-> RT2 state-> RT0 state. That is, in the slot machine 10, unless the RAM is cleared, there is only one chance to shift to the RT1 state.

It should be noted that the RT0 state also shifts to the case where the manager or the like of the game field in which the slot machine 10 is installed performs a setting change operation for changing the setting state regarding the winning probability of the winning combination. The setting change operation starts after inserting the setting key into the setting key insertion hole and turning it on when the power is off, and then operating the reset switch 72 to select any of setting 1 to setting 6. This is an operation of pulling out the setting key from the setting key insertion hole after operating the lever 41 and turning off the setting key. However, when the above setting change operation is performed, the information in the winning flag storage area 106a is not cleared. Therefore, if the information is inside the BB before the setting change operation, it remains inside the BB even after the setting change operation. It becomes. Therefore, even if the setting change operation is performed, it is not possible to shift to the RT1 state.

In the slot machine 10, the main control device 101 manages five types of game states of RT0 state, RT1 state, RT2 state, RT3 state, and BB state, and main controls two types of game sections, a normal section and an advantageous section. The device 101 manages it.

Here, the outline of the game section will be described with reference to FIG.

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 bell is won. Transition to Advantageous Section If the lottery is won, the game section shifts to the advantageous section.

The normal section corresponds to each gaming state of RT0 state, RT1 state, RT2 state, RT3 state, and BB state. In the normal section, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified. Therefore, when the game states at that time are the RT0 state, the RT1 state, the RT2 state, and the RT3 state (hereinafter, these are collectively referred to as "non-BB state"), one game is played if the game is three-card game. A decrease of about 1.2 medals is expected for each game, and a decrease of about 1.6 medals is expected for each game played in the case of a two-card game. If the game state at that time is the BB state, it is expected that about 2.0 medals will be reduced for each game played in the case of a three-card game, and one game will be played in the case of a two-card game. It is expected that the number of medals will decrease by about 1.0 each time.

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 bell 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. 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 from the base point reaches 2400, starting from 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. The chance mode corresponds to each game state of RT0 state, RT1 state, RT2 state, RT3 state, and BB state. Therefore, when the game state at that time is a non-BB state, it is expected that about 1.2 medals will be reduced for each game played in the case of a 3-card game, and 1 in the case of a 2-card game. It is expected that about 1.6 medals will be reduced each time the game is played. If the game state at that time is the BB state, it is expected that about 2.0 medals will be reduced for each game played in the case of a three-card game, and one game will be played in the case of a two-card game. It is expected that the number of medals will decrease by about 1.0 each time.

The notification mode is a game mode in which the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is notified when the push order bell is won in the case of a three-card game. The notification mode ends when the net increase in the number of medals reaches a predetermined number under the notification mode. When the notification mode ends, the advantageous section also ends and the normal section shifts to the normal section. The notification mode corresponds to each gaming state of RT0 state, RT1 state, RT2 state, RT3 state, and BB state. Therefore, when the game state at that time is the non-BB state, an increase of about 3.5 medals is expected for each game played in the case of a three-card game. When two cards are played, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified even in the notification mode. Therefore, in the two-card game, as in the normal section and the chance mode, it is expected that about 1.6 medals will be reduced for each game played. If the game state at that time is the BB state, it is expected that about 2.0 medals will be reduced for each game played in the case of a three-card game, and one game will be played in the case of a two-card game. It is expected that the number of medals will decrease by about 1.0 each time.

As described above, the slot machine 10 has a playability of increasing the number of owned medals by playing three cards 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. 21 and 21 onward. 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. 21 is a flowchart showing a section lottery process in a normal section. The section lottery process is a process (see step S309, FIG. 13) 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 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 S703, 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 S704, and the section indicator provided in the main control device 101 is turned on in step S705, and this process is performed. To finish. Although detailed description is omitted, the section indicator is provided at a position where it can be visually recognized from the front side when the front door 12 is opened, and the manager of the amusement park or the like is currently using the section indicator depending on the lighting status. It is possible to grasp whether or not the game section of is an advantageous section. 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. do.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the game section processing in the normal section. The game section process is a process (see step S213, FIG. 11) performed after the end of the BB state process, and is performed at the end stage of the game.

In step S801, 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 S802 to S808 is performed.

In the advantageous section transition process, the transition flag is cleared in step S802. In step S803, the game section flag stored in the section information storage area 106d is changed to an advantageous flag, and in step S804, 0 is set in the section game number counter provided in the section information storage area 106d. In the following step S805, the game mode flag stored in the section information storage area 106d is changed to the chance flag. In step S806, 700 is set in the transition game number counter provided in the section information storage area 106d. In step S807, 0 is set in the mode game number counter provided in the section information storage area 106d, and in step S808, 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 S801 that the transition flag is not set and the case where 0 is set in the difference number counter in step S808, the section command is set in step S809 and the present 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 in order to grasp the number of times, etc.), and in step S809, it corresponds to the game section flag, the game mode flag, and the values of various counters set in the section information storage area 106d. Set the interval command.

As described above, if any role 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 BB winning flag is not carried over, there is a probability of about 1/18 of the loss, and if the BB winning flag is carried over, about 6.4. There is a one-third chance that the deviation will occur. Therefore, the normal section ends in a few games if three cards are played. In addition, when the two-card game is played, the section does not shift to the advantageous section regardless of the result of winning or losing the winning combination.

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

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the section lottery process in the chance mode. The section lottery process is a process (see step S309, FIG. 13) 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 S901, 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 S902, and it is determined whether or not the rare role has been won. In the slot machine 10, since the watermelon and the cherry are set as the rare combination, in step S902, it is determined whether or not the watermelon winning flag or the cherry winning flag is set. If the rare role is won, the process proceeds to step S903, and it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the RT1 state. If the current gaming state is the RT1 state, a transition lottery for whether or not to shift to the notification mode is performed in step S904 under a high probability state, and if the current gaming state is not the RT1 state, step S905 The transition lottery for whether or not to shift to the notification mode is performed under a low probability state. 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, for example, in the case of setting 3, when the watermelon is won, the probability is about 1/10 in the high probability state and about 1/20 in the low probability state. If the cherry is won, it will be about 1/5 in the high probability state and about 1/10 in the low probability state. Further, although detailed winning probabilities are omitted, the winning probabilities of the low-probability states and the high-probability states of the settings 1 to 6 are such that the higher the setting, the higher the winning probabilities of the low-probability state and the high-probability state. The winning probabilities of the high probability state of setting 1 and the low probability state of setting 6 are set to be equal. In step S906, 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 S907, 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, or if the game this time is a three-card game but the rare role is not won, the book will be published as it is without performing the above transition lottery. End the process.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the game section processing in the chance mode. The game section process is a process (see step S213, FIG. 11) performed after the end of the BB state process, and is performed at the end stage of the game.

In step S1001, the end determination process is performed.

In the end determination process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 25, 1 is added to the value of the section game number counter in step S1101, and it is determined in step S1102 whether or not the value of the section game counter has reached 1500. .. If the value of the section game number counter is not 1500, the process proceeds to step S1106, 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 S1107, 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 this 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. 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.

When it is determined in step S1106 that the re-game winning is established and when the difference number adjustment process is performed in step S1107, it is determined in step S1108 whether or not the value of the difference number counter is larger than 2400. 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 S1102 that the value of the section game number counter is 1500, and when it is determined in step S1108 that the value of the difference number counter is larger than 2400, the advantages shown in steps S1103 to S1105 are shown. The section end processing is performed, and this processing is terminated. 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 S1103, and the section indicator is turned off and off in step S1104. In step S1105, 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 S1002, 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 S1001, so the section command is set in step S1010. This process ends later.

If the current game section is an advantageous section, the process proceeds to step S1003, 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 S1004, and it is determined in step S1005 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 S1006 and stored in the section information storage area 106d in step S1008. Change the game mode flag to the notification flag. In step S1009, 120 is set in the net increase number counter provided in the section information storage area 106d. After that, the section command is set in step S1010, and this process ends.

When it is determined in step S1005 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 S1007, 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 S1010. 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 flag in step S1008, and in step S1009. 120 is set in the net increase number counter. After that, the section command is set in step S1010, and this process ends.

If it is determined in step S1003 that this game is a two-card game instead of a three-card game, the section command is set in step S1010 without updating the mode game number counter, and this process ends. 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. The value set in the transition game number counter when transitioning from the normal section to the advantageous section is 700. 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 S1102, see FIG. 25) does not occur if three games are played. Further, since the expected value of the amount of medal change in the chance mode is -1.2 (3 cards) or -1.6 (2 games), the value of the difference counter in the end determination process of the game section processing. No event occurs in which the number exceeds 2400 (step S1108, see FIG. 25). 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. 26 is a flowchart showing a section lottery process in the notification mode. The section lottery process is a process (see step S309, FIG. 13) 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 S1201, 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 S1202, and it is determined whether or not the rare role has been won. If the rare role is won, the process proceeds to step S1203, and it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the RT1 state. When the current gaming state is the RT1 state, an additional lottery for whether or not to increase the value of the net increase number counter is performed in step S1204 under a high probability state, and when the current gaming state is not the RT1 state, In step S1205, the additional lottery is performed under a low probability state. In the additional lottery, 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 additional lottery is, for example, in the case of setting 3, when the watermelon is won, it is about 1/5 in the high probability state and about 1/10 in the low probability state, and the cherry. If you win, it will be about one-third in the high-probability state and about one-sixth in the low-probability state. Further, although detailed winning probabilities are omitted, the winning probabilities of the low-probability states and the high-probability states of the settings 1 to 6 are such that the higher the setting, the higher the winning probabilities of the low-probability state and the high-probability state. The winning probabilities of the high probability state of setting 1 and the low probability state of setting 6 are set to be equal. In step S1206, it is determined whether or not the additional lottery has been won. If the additional lottery is won, the value corresponding to the lottery result of the additional lottery is added to the value of the net increase number counter in step S1207, and this process is terminated. Although detailed explanation is omitted, if the additional lottery based on the watermelon winning is won, one of 30, 50, 100, and 300 is added, and if the additional lottery based on the cherry winning is won, 10, Add any of 20, 30, and 50. If the additional lottery is not won, this process is terminated as it is without changing the value of the net increase counter.

If it is determined in step S1202 that the rare role has not been won, the process proceeds to step S1208, and it is determined whether or not the push order bell has been won. If the push order bell has not been won, this process is terminated as it is, and if the push order bell has been won, the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 capable of establishing the bell winning in step S1209. Notify the order and end this process.

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

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the game section processing in the notification mode. The game section process is a process (see step S213, FIG. 11) performed after the end of the BB state process, and is performed at the end stage of the game.

In step S1301, the above-mentioned end determination process is performed, and in step S1302, 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 S1301, so the section command is set in step S1308. 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 S1303. 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 S1304, it is determined whether or not the value of the net increase number counter becomes 0. If the value of the net increase counter is not 0, this process ends after the section command is set in step S1308. When the value of the net increase counter becomes 0, the advantageous section end process shown in steps S1305 to S1307 is performed, and the section command is set in step S1308 to end this process. 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 S1305, and the section indicator is turned off and off in step S1306. In step S1307, 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.

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 is won, and at that time. If the game mode of is the chance mode, the transition lottery is not 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. 25). Further, in the two-card game, BB2 is won with a probability of about 1/5.0, 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 for the player.

In a three-card game, there is a one-tenth chance that the BB1 will be won, 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 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 in 6.4. Therefore, the normal section ends in a few games if three cards are played.

When shifting from the normal section to the advantageous section, 700 is set as the number of transition games while starting from the chance mode (see FIG. 22).

In the chance mode, a lottery for shifting to the notification mode is performed when a rare role is won. The probability of winning the transition lottery is about 1/10 in the high probability state and about 1/20 in the low probability state when the watermelon is won, and in the high probability state when the cherry is won. If there is, it will be about 1/5, and if it is in a low probability state, it will be about 1/10. If the transition lottery is won, the mode shifts from the chance mode to the notification mode. Further, even if the transition lottery is not won, if the three-card game is played 700 times under the chance mode, the mode shifts to the notification mode (see S1003, S1004, S1007, FIG. 24). That is, in this slot machine 10, when shifting from the normal section to the chance mode, 700 times has 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 700 times of reaching the ceiling, the number of remaining games in the advantageous section is 800 times. In the notification mode, 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 3.5 each time one game is played. Assuming that the game in the notification mode can be performed 800 times, an increase of about 2,700 medals can be expected. 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.

When shifting from the chance mode to the notification mode, 120 is set in the net increase number counter (see FIG. 24). Therefore, when the mode is changed to the notification mode, at least 120 medals can be expected to increase. In addition, when a rare role is won in the notification mode, an additional lottery is performed as to whether or not to increase the net increase number (see FIG. 26). The probability of winning the additional lottery is about 1/5 in the high probability state and about 1/10 in the low probability state when the watermelon is won, and in the high probability state when the cherry is won. If there is, it will be about one-third, and if it is in a low probability state, it will be about one-sixth. Then, if the additional lottery based on the watermelon winning is won, any of 30, 50, 100, 300 is added, and if the additional lottery based on the cherry winning is won, 10, 20, 30, 50 Either is added. When the value of the net increase counter becomes 0, the notification mode and the advantageous section end and the normal section shifts to the normal section (see FIG. 27).

As described above, in the slot machine 10, when the slot machine 10 is in a high probability state, the probability of winning the lottery for transition to the notification mode is high, and the probability of winning the additional lottery is high. The high probability state corresponds to the RT1 state, as shown in FIGS. 23 and 26. As shown in FIG. 19, the RT1 state shifts only to the case where the slot machine 10 at the time of shipment from the factory is in the initial state and the case where the RAM is cleared. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, in addition to changing the setting, it is possible to change the wave of the ball output by clearing the RAM.

Further, the slot machine 10 is characterized in processing related to confirmation of a start command. Therefore, in the following, such processing will be described in detail.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the lock flag setting process. The lock flag setting process is a process (see step S214, FIG. 11) that is performed after the game section process is completed, and is performed at the end stage of the game.

In step S1401, it is determined whether or not the current game is a three-card game. In the case of a 3-card game, the lock flag is set in step S902, and then the main process is terminated. In the case of a 2-card game instead of the 3-card game, the main process is performed as it is without setting the lock flag. finish.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the start command confirmation process. The start command confirmation process is a process (see step S259, FIG. 12) performed in the start wait process, and is performed before the start of the game.

In step S1501, it is determined whether or not the number of bets is 0, and if the number of bets is 0, the present process is terminated as it is. If the number of bets is not 0, the process proceeds to step S1502, and it is determined whether or not the lock flag is set. If the lock flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1503, and it is determined whether or not the number of bets is 2 or less. When the number of bets is 2 or less, that is, 1 or 2, the lock timer is set to 10 seconds in step S1504, the lock flag is cleared in step S1505, and this process is terminated. The subtraction of the lock timer is performed in the timer subtraction process S108 of the timer interrupt process. When the number of bets is 3, the player or the like is notified that the start command can be generated by lighting and displaying the start lamp (not shown) of the start lever 41 in step S1506. After that, the lock flag is cleared in step S1505, and this process ends.

If it is determined in step S1502 that the lock flag is not set, the process ends after performing the start flag setting process in step S1507.

In the start flag setting process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 30, it is determined in step S1601 whether or not the number of bets is 2. If the number of bets is 2, the process proceeds to step S1602, and it is determined whether or not the A flag is set. When the A flag is set, it means that the current gaming state is the BB state based on the establishment of the BB1 prize (see step S605, FIG. 18). In such a case, this process is terminated as it is. If the A flag is not set, it is determined in step S1603 whether or not the value of the lock timer is 0, and if it is not 0, the present process is terminated as it is. When the value of the lock timer is 0, the player or the like is notified that the start command can be generated by lighting and displaying a lamp (not shown) of the start lever 41 in step S1604. In step S1605, it is determined whether or not the start lever 41 has been operated, and if the start lever 41 has not been operated, this process ends as it is. When the start lever 41 is operated, it means that a start command has been generated. Therefore, in step S1606, a lamp (not shown) of the start lever 41 is turned off and displayed, and in step S1607, this game is a two-card game. Set a two-card game flag to indicate that there is. After that, the start flag is set in step S1608, and this process ends.

If it is determined in step S1601 that the number of bets is not 2, the process proceeds to step S1609 to determine whether or not the number of bets is 3. If the number of bets is not 3, it means that the number of bets is 1, so this process is terminated as it is. If the number of bets is 3, the process proceeds to step S1610, and the value of the lock timer is set to 0. In step S1611, it is determined whether or not the start lever 41 has been operated, and if the start lever 41 has not been operated, this process ends as it is. When the start lever 41 is operated, it means that a start command has been generated. Therefore, in step S1612, a lamp (not shown) of the start lever 41 is turned off, and in step S1613, the current game is a three-card game. Set a 3-card game flag to indicate that there is. After that, the start flag is set in step S1614, and this process ends.

Here, the operation of the start command confirmation process will be specifically described.

The lock flag is set when a three-card game is played. The lock flag is also set when the game management process S204 to S215 is out of the loop due to RAM clear or the like (see step S203, FIG. 11).

First, the flow up to the generation of the start command in the non-BB state will be described.

When a medal is inserted and the number of bets is set to 2, 10 seconds are set in the lock timer and the lock flag is cleared when the insertion of the first medal is detected (steps S1501 to S1505, FIG. 29). When the start lever 41 is operated when the number of bets is 2, the start lever 41 is before the value of the lock timer becomes 0, that is, before 10 seconds have elapsed from the insertion of the first medal. The operation of is invalid and the two-card game cannot be started (step S1603, see FIG. 30). Therefore, if it is desired to start the two-card game without changing the number of bets, it is necessary to operate the start lever 41 after 10 seconds have passed from the insertion of the first medal.

When a medal is inserted and the number of bets is set to 3, 10 seconds are set in the lock timer and the lock flag is cleared when the insertion of the first medal is detected (steps S1501 to S1505, FIG. 29). (See), the value of the lock timer is changed to 0 when the insertion of the third medal is detected (see step S1610, FIG. 30). Therefore, when the start lever 41 is operated when the number of bets is 3, the three-card game can be started regardless of the elapsed time from the insertion of the first medal.

The first credit when the number of bets is 2 by operating the second credit insertion switch 57, when the number of bets is set to 2 by operating the third credit insertion switch 58 twice, and when the virtual medal is 2. When the insertion switch 56 is operated to set the number of bets to 2, 10 seconds is set in the lock timer and the lock flag is cleared when the first operation of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is detected. (See steps S1501 to S1505, FIG. 29). When the start lever 41 is operated when the number of bets is 2, it is before the value of the lock timer becomes 0, that is, before 10 seconds have elapsed from the first operation of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58. , The operation of the start lever 41 is invalidated, and the two-card game cannot be started (step S1603, see FIG. 30). Therefore, if it is desired to start the two-card game without changing the number of bets, it is necessary to operate the start lever 41 after 10 seconds have passed from the first operation of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58.

When the number of bets is set to 3 by operating the first credit insertion switch 56 when the number of virtual medals is 3 or more, the lock flag is cleared without setting 10 seconds in the lock timer (step S1503, step). S1506, step S1505, see FIG. 29). Therefore, when the start lever 41 is operated when the number of bets is 3, the three-card game can be started regardless of the elapsed time from the operation of the first credit insertion switch 56. Further, for example, when the third credit insertion switch 58 is operated to set the number of bets to 1, and then the second credit insertion switch 57 is operated to set the number of bets to 3 (= 1 + 2), the credit insertion switches 56 to When 58 is operated multiple times to set the number of bets to 3, 10 seconds is set in the lock timer and the lock flag is cleared when the first operation of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is detected (step). S1501 to step S1505, see FIG. 29), the value of the lock timer is changed to 0 when the number of bets reaches 3 (see step S1610, FIG. 30). Therefore, even in such a case, the three-card game can be started regardless of the elapsed time from the first operation of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58.

As described above, the next game round when a three-card game is played and the first game round when the game management process S204 to S215 is out of the loop due to RAM clearing or the like are optional as long as the three-card game is played. The three-card game can be started at the timing of, while in the case of a two-card game, the start lever 41 is operated 10 seconds after the first operation of the first medal insertion or the credit insertion switches 56 to 58. There is a need to. However, when the number of bets is 3, the value of the lock timer is changed to 0. Therefore, if the number of bets is set to 3 and then the checkout switch 59 is operated to return the number of bets to 0, and then the number of bets is set to 2 and the start lever 41 is operated, the start lever 41 is operated without waiting for 10 seconds. You can start a two-card game.

Since the lock flag is not set when two cards are played (see FIG. 28), 10 seconds is set in the lock timer even if the medal insertion or credit insertion switches 56 to 58 are operated to start the next game. Not done. Therefore, the next game round when the two-card game is played can be started at any timing in both the two-card game and the three-card game.

Next, the flow until the start command is generated in the BB state will be described.

Under the BB state due to the establishment of the BB2 prize, the upper limit of the number of bets has been changed to 2 (see step S604, FIG. 18), so only two-card games can be played, and the lock flag is not set in the two-card game. .. Therefore, in the BB state accompanying the establishment of the BB2 prize, the two-card game can be started at any timing.

Under the BB state associated with the establishment of the BB1 prize, the upper limit of the number of bets remains 3. However, since the A flag is set in the BB state accompanying the establishment of the BB1 prize, even if the start lever 41 is operated in the situation where the number of bets is 2, the operation is invalid (see FIG. 30). That is, in the BB state accompanying the establishment of the BB1 prize, only three cards can be played. Then, as described above, when the number of bets is 3, even if 10 seconds is set in the lock timer, it is changed to 0. Therefore, in the BB state accompanying the establishment of the BB1 prize, the three-card game can be started at any timing.

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

In the case of a configuration in which it is more advantageous for the player to play the three-card game after playing the two-card game and becoming inside the BB2, the player loses the motivation to play if the two-card game is accidentally started. There is a concern that it may cause it. When two cards are played in an 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 is won, and at that time. If the game mode of is the chance mode, the transition lottery is not 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. Further, in the two-card game, if the BB2 prize is established, it is necessary to reduce the number of owned medals by 30 over 30 games.

Therefore, in the slot machine 10, when the lock timer is set, even if the start lever 41 is operated in a situation where the number of bets is 2, the two-card game is not started. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the chance that a player who wants to play a three-card game accidentally starts a two-card game in a slot machine 10 capable of performing a two-card game and a three-card game. It becomes possible. As a result, it is possible to reduce the chance that the player loses the motivation to play as a result of erroneously setting the number of bets and starting the game round, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. ..

When the number of bets is 3, the lock timer is released. With this configuration, in the slot machine 10, when starting a two-card game, it is necessary to set the number of bets to 2, the start lever 41, and the number of bets to 3. It can be configured. In this way, it is possible to reduce the chance that a player who wants to play a three-card game accidentally starts a two-card game by adopting a configuration that requires a new operation in order to play the two-card game. Will be.

Here, instead of the configuration in which the lock timer is released when the number of bets is 3, for example, the lock timer may be released when the left stop switch 42 is operated. Even in such a configuration, a player who wants to play a three-card game because the configuration requires an operation of setting the number of bets, an operation of the start lever 41, and an operation of the left stop switch 42. However, it is possible to reduce the chance of accidentally starting a two-card game. However, in such a configuration, a player who wants to play a three-card game also needs to operate the left stop switch 42 to release the lock timer, and there is a concern that the player may feel annoyed. In addition, as a result of the need for new operations, there is a concern that the interval between the previous game and the next game will be delayed, and the player may feel frustrated by the bad tempo and reduce the motivation to play. Will be done. On the other hand, if the lock timer is released when the number of bets is 3, a new operation is not required when starting the three-card game, and each of the above concerns can be suitably resolved.

When the lock flag is set, the lock timer is set to 10 seconds. With such a configuration, even a player who does not know how to release the lock flag and the lock timer can start the two-card game by waiting for 10 seconds. As a result, while reducing the chance that a player who wants to play a 3-card game accidentally starts a 2-card game, a player who wants to play a 2-card game cannot start a 2-card game and loses the motivation to play. It is possible to reduce the chance of getting lost.

When the number of bets is 1 or 2, the lock timer is set to 10 seconds. With such a configuration, it is possible to further reduce the chance that a player who wants to play a three-card game accidentally starts a two-card game. For example, it is possible to set the lock timer to 10 seconds when the game round is completed. However, in such a configuration, if the player leaves the seat after the game round is completed, there is a possibility that the lock timer becomes 0 when the player returns. Further, in order to eliminate such a concern, it is possible to set the lock timer to a time longer than 10 seconds, but if the time is set in consideration of leaving the seat, etc., a two-card game is played. There is a concern that the player who wants to play may end the game itself without waiting for the passage of time. On the other hand, if the lock timer is set when the number of bets is 1 or 2, an appropriate time can be set in the lock timer, and the above concerns can be suitably resolved. .. This is because, unless there is a specific reason, the player generally leaves his / her seat before setting the number of bets, and generally operates the start lever 41 after setting the number of bets. ..

The lock flag is set when a three-card game is played. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the chance that a player who wants to repeatedly perform a three-card game accidentally starts a two-card game. In addition, the lock flag is not set when a two-card game is played. With such a configuration, it is possible to avoid an extension between the previous game times and the next game times when it is desired to continue the two-card game. As a result, it is possible to prevent a player who wants to repeatedly play two cards from feeling frustrated by the bad tempo and diminishing his motivation to play. As a result of the above, it is possible to reduce the chance of diminishing the motivation to play, regardless of whether the player wants to repeat the two-card game or the player who wants to repeat the three-card game.

When the first credit insertion switch 56 is operated, if the count value of the credit counter is 3 or more, 3 is added to the current number of bets, and if the count value of the credit counter is 2, 2 is added to the current number of bets. It was configured to be. In such a configuration, since the player may operate the first credit insertion switch 56 to operate the start lever 41 without confirming the number of credited virtual medals, the game round is started with the number of bets set to 3. An event occurs in which the number of bets is set to 2 and the game is started. However, when the lock timer is set, in the slot machine 10 in which the two-card game is not started even if the start lever 41 is operated in the situation where the number of bets is 2, the chance of the above event occurring can be reduced. It will be possible.

In a situation where a start command can be generated, that is, in a situation where the operation of the start lever 41 is effective, a start lamp (not shown) of the start lever 41 is lit and displayed. With such a configuration, even if the operation of the start lever 41 is invalid until the lock timer is released, the operation of the start lever 41 is valid for the player through the display mode of the start lamp. It is possible to grasp whether or not it is possible. As a result, it is possible to reduce the chance that the player is confused.

The RT1 state is configured to shift only to the case where the slot machine 10 at the time of shipment from the factory is the initial state and the case where the RAM is cleared. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the game in the RT1 state a special game, and the performance related to the instruction function such as the transition lottery and the additional lottery in the case of the RT1 state and the case of not the RT1 state. It is possible to make a big difference in. As a result, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

The configuration is such that the RT0 state is changed to the RT1 state when the middle stage re-game winning is established while the BB is not inside. Then, when the middle stage re-game winning is established inside the BB, the RT0 state is not changed to the RT1 state. With such a configuration, it is possible to provide the playability of which of the BB and the middle stage re-game wins first when shifting to the RT1 state. Further, when returning from the RT1 state to the RT0 state, it is possible to cause the possibility of being inside the BB under the RT1 state, so that it is more difficult to shift to the RT1 state than the RT0 state before the transition to the RT1 state. It becomes possible to make it.

The winning probability of BB1 is set to about 1/10, the winning probability of BB2 is set to about 1/5, and the RT1 state is set to end when 2000 games are played. With such a configuration, when the RT1 state ends and returns to the RT0 state, it is possible to make it substantially inside the BB. As a result, it becomes possible to make it difficult to shift to the RT1 state again after the end of the RT1 state.

In the two-card game, the middle-stage re-game has a probability of winning about one-half, and the BB2 has a probability of winning about one-fifth. With such a configuration, in the case where the slot machine 10 at the time of shipment from the factory is in the initial state and when the RAM is cleared, if two cards are played several times, the slot machine 10 shifts to the RT1 state or is in the RT0 state. It is possible to confirm the maintenance. As a result, it becomes possible to shift from the two-card game to the three-card game relatively quickly.

In the RT1 state, the middle stage re-game winning is established with the same probability as in the RT0 state. For example, in the RT1 state, it is possible to establish a configuration in which the lower replay prize is established instead of the middle replay prize. However, in such a configuration, if the lower re-game prize is established, there is a concern that the player may detect that the player is not in the RT1 state and end the game. This is because if the RT1 state is not set, the transition lottery and the additional lottery will be performed under a low probability state. On the other hand, if the middle stage re-game winning is established even in the RT1 state, it is possible to prevent the player from being detected by the player through the lottery result of the role whether he / she is staying in the RT0 state or the RT1 state. This makes it possible to preferably resolve the above concerns. Similarly, if the winning probability of the middle-stage re-game is different between the RT0 state and the RT1 state, there is a concern that the staying game state may be detected through the frequency of establishment of the middle-stage re-game prize. .. However, if the middle stage re-game is won and won with the same probability as in the RT0 state, the above concerns can be preferably resolved.

When the BB state ends, the configuration is such that the state shifts to the RT2 state, and the RT2 state does not shift to the RT1 state. With such a configuration, when the inside of the BB is inside the RT0 state, it is possible to reduce the chance of trying to return to the RT0 state inside the non-BB by establishing the BB prize.

In the case of the RT0 state and the case of the RT2 state, the transition lottery and the additional lottery are performed under a low probability state. With such a configuration, it is possible to make a game in the RT1 state in which the transition lottery and the additional lottery are performed under a high probability state as a special game.

When the lower re-game prize is established while the BB is not inside under the RT2 state, the configuration shifts to the RT3 state, and when 100 games are played under the RT3 state, the configuration shifts to the RT0 state. And said. Then, the configuration is such that the RT3 state does not shift to the RT1 state. With such a configuration, when the BB state ends, it is possible to return from the RT2 state to the RT0 state via the RT3 state, and it is possible to increase the possibility of being inside the BB before returning to the RT0 state. Will be. As a result, it becomes possible to make it difficult to shift to the RT1 state when shifting to the BB state.

The winning probability of BB1 is set to about 1/10, the winning probability of BB2 is set to about 1/5, and the RT3 state is set to end when 100 games are played. With such a configuration, when the RT3 state ends and returns to the RT0 state, it is possible to make it substantially inside the BB. As a result, it becomes possible to make it difficult to shift from the RT0 state to the RT1 state after the end of the RT3 state.

In the RT3 state, the middle stage re-game winning is established with the same probability as in the RT0 state. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being detected by the player through the lottery result of the winning combination, which of the RT2 state and the RT0 state and the RT3 state has been changed.

In the case of the RT3 state, the transition lottery and the additional lottery are performed under a low probability state. With such a configuration, it is possible to make a game in the RT1 state in which the transition lottery and the additional lottery are performed under a high probability state as a special game.

The winning probability of BB1 is set to about 1/10, the winning probability of BB2 is set to about 1/5, and the RT2 state is set to end when 50 games are played. With such a configuration, when the RT2 state ends and returns to the RT0 state, it is possible to make it substantially inside the BB. As a result, it becomes possible to make it difficult to shift from the RT0 state to the RT1 state after the end of the RT2 state. In addition, in the configuration that shifts to the RT3 state if the lower re-game prize is established while the BB is not inside, by setting the upper limit of 50 times, the RT2 state is more than necessary as a result of not winning the lower re-game. It is possible to avoid continuing for a long time.

In either of the two-card game and the three-card game, the probability of winning the re-game and the small winning combination, that is, the probability of winning other than BB, is the same in each RT state from the RT0 state to the RT3 state. With such a configuration, it is possible to uniquely associate the medal granting performance with the probability of transition to the notification mode and the number of games that can be played under the notification mode (additional performance). As a result, the game in the RT1 state can be made a special game.

When the RAM clear operation is performed, the RT0 state in the non-BB internal state can be returned. With such a configuration, for example, the manager of the game hall where the slot machine 10 is installed can return to the RT1 state on any business day.

When the setting change operation is performed, the BB winning status is maintained. With such a configuration, for example, the manager of the game hall where the slot machine 10 is installed can change the settings without worrying about the possibility of shifting to the RT1 state. Certainly, it is possible to return to the RT0 state in the non-internal BB even when the setting change operation is performed. However, with such a configuration, for example, if the manager of the amusement park does not want to shift to the RT1 state, there is a concern that the setting change may hesitate. This is because when the setting change operation is performed, it is necessary for the manager or the like of the game hall to perform the game in the BB in advance under the RT0 state after the setting change operation is performed. On the other hand, if the configuration is such that the BB winning status is maintained when the setting change operation is performed, the above concern can be suitably resolved.

Two-card game and three-card game can be executed, and BB2 winning and BB2 winning can occur only in the two-card game. With such a configuration, after the inside of the BB2, by starting the three-card game, it is possible to perform the transition lottery to the notification mode and the additional lottery while avoiding the establishment of the BB2 prize. .. As a result, it is possible to avoid the game from becoming complicated, and it is possible to reduce the chance that the player unintentionally establishes the BB2 prize.

On the other hand, if the configuration is such that BB2 winning does not occur in the 3-card game, there is a concern that only the 3-card game may be played without the 2-card game. Then, when only the three-card game is actually played, the event inside the BB2 does not occur, so that the game is played in the RT1 state. Therefore, in this slot machine 10, when three cards are played, BB1 winning and BB1 winning can occur. With such a configuration, it is possible to urge the player to play the two-card game until it is inside the BB2 while preferably resolving the above concerns. If it is inside BB1 instead of inside BB2, it will be necessary to avoid the BB1 symbols and operate the stop switches 42 to 44 so that the BB1 prize will not be established in the three-card game, which complicates the game. Because it will end up.

The probability of winning the middle-stage re-game in the two-card game was set to about one-half, and the probability of winning the middle-stage re-game in the three-card game was set to about one-seventh. With such a configuration, it is possible to establish a middle-stage re-game prize with a smaller number of games when playing two-card games, so it is recommended to play two-card games in the RT0 state inside the BB. It will be possible. In addition, in the two-card game, BB2 is won by about one-fifth, and in the three-card game, BB1 is won by about one-tenth. There is a high possibility that the middle stage re-game will be won. From this point of view, it is possible to encourage the player to play a two-card game in the RT0 state inside the BB.

Only in the three-card game, the transition from the normal section to the advantageous section is performed, and the transition lottery and the additional lottery are performed in the advantageous section. With such a configuration, it is possible to urge the game after the inside of the BB to be performed by the three-card game. As a result, when the inside of the BB is inside, it is possible to limit the opportunity to shift to the RT1 state by holding such a state.

The RT1 state is configured to end in 2000 games. In the configuration in which the information regarding the instruction function temporarily stored after shifting to the advantageous section is deleted when the advantageous section is terminated, the information regarding the instruction function temporarily stored in one advantageous section is referred to in the next advantageous section. It was difficult to associate one advantageous section with the next advantageous section. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, the number of times the RT1 state is terminated is set to 2000 times, which is more than the upper limit of 1500 times in the advantageous section. With such a configuration, it is possible to shift to the advantageous section a plurality of times under the RT1 state, and it is possible to associate one advantageous section with the next advantageous section. As a result, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

When the notification mode ends, the advantageous section also ends. That is, when the notification mode ends, the advantageous section ends instead of shifting to the chance mode. In the slot machine 10 capable of associating the advantageous section of 1 with the next advantageous section, the notification mode of 1 and the next notification mode can be set by configuring the slot machine 10 to shift to the notification mode a plurality of times in the advantageous section of 1. There is no need to configure the configuration to associate with. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the chance that the advantageous section ends with the maximum number of games, and it is possible to increase the possibility of shifting to the advantageous section a plurality of times under the RT1 state.

The winning probability of the transition lottery in the chance mode is set to increase as the setting becomes higher. In such a configuration, while expecting the player to be able to play with a gaming machine with a high setting, there is a concern that the game itself may be avoided in consideration of the possibility of a low setting. However, in the slot machine 10 in which the transition lottery is performed under a high probability state if the state shifts to the RT1 state, it is possible to play the game with the expectation that the state is the RT1 state even if the setting is low. Further, the player who played the game in the RT1 state can play the game while expecting that the setting is not low but high. Furthermore, in a slot machine whose settings can be changed, if the player does not shift to the notification mode or the like by playing the game a reciprocal of the winning probability of the setting 6, for example, the game is often ended. After that, there was a problem that other players also avoided playing on the slot machine. However, in the slot machine 10 in which the probability of transition to the notification mode changes between the RT1 state and another RT state, and the RT1 state continues longer than the upper limit of the advantageous section, the notification mode is entered in the early operation. It is possible to increase the transition probability. As a result, even if the player who contributed to the operation in the early stage finishes the game, it becomes possible to arouse the game motivation of other players to try playing with the slot machine 10, and the slot machine 10 Can be expected to continue operation. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the decrease in the operation of the slot machine 10 while improving the game entertainment.

(Second Embodiment)

In the first embodiment, the lock flag is set when the three-card game is played, and the lock timer is cleared when the number of bets is 3, but such a configuration is changed. Since the basic configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment, only the differences will be described below.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the lock flag setting process. The lock flag setting process is a process (see step S214, FIG. 11) that is performed after the game section process is completed, and is performed at the end stage of the game.

In step S1701, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a non-BB state. In the non-BB state, the process proceeds to step S1702, and it is determined whether or not the re-game winning is established. If the re-game winning is not established, this process ends after the lock flag is set in step S1703. In the case where the current game state is the BB state and the case where the current game state is the non-BB state and the re-game winning is established, the present process is terminated as it is without setting the lock flag.

FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the start command confirmation process. The start command confirmation process is a process (see step S259, FIG. 12) performed in the start wait process, and is performed before the start of the game.

In step S1801, it is determined whether or not the number of bets is 3. If the number of bets is 3, it is determined in step S1802 whether or not the start lever 41 has been operated, and if the start lever 41 has not been operated, this process ends as it is. When the start lever 41 is operated, it is determined in step S1803 whether or not the lock flag is set, and if the lock flag is set, the lock flag is cleared in step S1804. After clearing the lock flag, or when it is determined in step S1803 that the lock flag is not set, the three-card game flag indicating that the current game is a three-card game is set in step S1805. After that, the start flag is set in step S1806, and this process ends.

If it is determined in step S1801 that the number of bets is not 3, the process proceeds to step S1807 to determine whether or not the number of bets is 2. If the number of bets is not 2, it means that the number of bets is 1 or 0, so this process is terminated as it is. If the number of bets is 2, it is determined in step S1808 whether or not the A flag is set, and if the A flag is set, the current gaming state is the BB state based on the establishment of the BB1 prize. (See step S605, FIG. 18), so that the present process is terminated as it is. If the A flag is not set, it is determined in step S1809 whether or not the start lever 41 has been operated, and if the start lever 41 has not been operated, this process ends as it is. When the start lever 41 is operated, the process proceeds to step S1810, and it is determined whether or not the lock flag is set.

If the lock flag is set, the lock flag is cleared in step S1811, and a caution notification is given in step S1812. In the caution notification, "Do you want to start the two-card game?" Is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65. Note that the caution notification is not limited to the above configuration, and may be a configuration that notifies that the number of bets is 2. After that, the OFF waiting process is performed in step S1813 to end this process. In the OFF wait process, the process waits until the signal from the start detection sensor 41a is turned OFF. More specifically, the start detection sensor 41a outputs an ON signal when the start lever 41 is operated, and outputs an OFF signal after the operation of the start lever 41 is completed. The length from when the signal of the start detection sensor 41a becomes an ON signal to when it switches to an OFF signal is longer than the time required for one loop processing (steps S254 to S260, see FIG. 12) in the start waiting processing. Much longer. Therefore, if the OFF wait process is not performed, one operation of the start lever 41 will be determined a plurality of times in step S1809. The OFF waiting process is for avoiding the above-mentioned event, and is for performing the determination of step S1809 once for one operation of the start lever 41.

If it is determined in step S1810 that the lock flag is not set, the two-card game flag indicating that the current game is a two-card game is set in step S1814. After that, the start flag is set in step S1815, and this process ends.

Here, the operation of the start command confirmation process will be specifically described.

The lock flag is set when the player is in the non-BB state and the re-game winning is not established. That is, in the present embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, the lock flag may be set even when the two-card game is played. The lock flag is also set when the game management process S204 to S215 is out of the loop due to RAM clear or the like (see step S203, FIG. 11).

First, the flow up to the generation of the start command in the non-BB state will be described.

When the number of bets is set to 2 by operating the medal insertion or credit insertion switches 56 to 58, if the re-game winning is not established in the previous game round, the lock flag is set in the first operation of the start lever 41. At the same time as being cleared, a warning will be given. At this time, since the start flag is not set, the two-card game cannot be started. If it is desired to start the two-card game, it is necessary to operate the start lever 41 again after that, that is, to operate the start lever 41 twice in a situation where the number of bets is 2.

When the number of bets is set to 3 by operating the medal insertion or credit insertion switches 56 to 58, if the re-game winning is not established in the previous game round, the lock flag is set in the first operation of the start lever 41. The start flag is set as soon as it is cleared. Therefore, when the number of bets is 3, the three-card game can be started by operating the start lever 41 once.

If the re-game winning is established in the previous game, the lock flag is not set. Therefore, in either the two-card game or the three-card game, the corresponding game turn can be started by operating the start lever 41 once.

Next, the flow until the start command is generated in the BB state will be described.

In the BB state, the lock flag is not set. Therefore, regardless of whether the BB state is associated with the establishment of the BB1 prize or the BB state associated with the establishment of the BB2 prize, if the start lever 41 is operated once after setting the corresponding number of bets, the game times can be played. You can start.

According to the present embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained in place of or in addition to the effects described in the first embodiment.

The lock flag is set to be cleared when the start lever 41 is operated once in a situation where the number of bets is 2. With such a configuration, when starting a two-card game, it is possible to configure the start lever 41 to be operated twice in a situation where the number of bets is 2. As a result, it is possible to reduce the chance that a player who wants to play a three-card game accidentally starts a two-card game.

When the lock flag is cleared in the situation where the number of bets is 2, a warning is given. With such a configuration, it is possible to operate the start lever 41 after confirming that the set number of bets is correct. As a result, it is possible to reduce the chance that a player who wants to play a three-card game accidentally plays a two-card game.

When the start lever 41 is operated when the number of bets is 3, the lock flag is cleared and the start flag is set. With such a configuration, a player who wants to play a three-card game can start a three-card game without worrying about the existence of the lock flag.

The lock flag is configured so that it is not set under the BB state. As described above, the number of medals owned by the player will decrease under the BB state, and in the BB state based on the establishment of the BB2 prize, it is necessary to digest 30 two-card games without benefiting from the transition lottery or the like. Therefore, it is assumed that the player who has shifted to the BB state wants to end the BB state as soon as possible. Therefore, by configuring the lock flag not to be set in the BB state, it is possible to prevent the start lever 41 from being delayed between the previous game and the next game by operating the start lever 41 twice. It will be possible. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player who wants to end the BB state from feeling frustrated by the bad tempo and diminishing his motivation to play.

The lock flag is not set when the re-game prize is established. If the re-game prize is established, the game times will be started with the same number of bets as the previous game times, so with such a configuration, the bad tempo makes us feel frustrated and the game motivation is reduced. It is possible to avoid causing it to occur.

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

(1) In the first embodiment described above, a lock timer of 10 seconds is set when the number of bets becomes 1 or 2, but a lock timer of 10 seconds is set when the game round is completed. It may be configured to be used. Specifically, in the first embodiment, the lock timer for 10 seconds is set after the lock flag is set.

(2) In the first embodiment described above, the lock timer for 10 seconds is set when the number of bets becomes 1 or 2, but the lock timer is set when the number of bets becomes 2. It may be configured. With such a configuration, it is not necessary to consider the time required for inserting medals, so that the time set in the lock timer can be shortened to less than 10 seconds.

(3) In the first embodiment, the lock timer is set to 10 seconds, but the setting time is arbitrary. However, since an event in which the number of bets is incorrect is likely to occur when the operation of the first credit insertion switch 56 and the operation of the start lever 41 are continuously performed, the start lever 41 is operated after the first credit insertion switch 56 is operated. It is desirable to make it longer than the time required for operation. Specifically, it is desirable to set it to 3 seconds or more.

(4) In the first embodiment described above, the lock timer is released when the number of bets is 3, but instead of or in addition to this, the lock timer is locked when the player performs a specific operation. The timer may be released. Specific operations include operating the start lever 41, operating any of the stop switches 42 to 44, operating the stop switches 42 to 44 in a predetermined operation order, and operating a dedicated switch for releasing the lock timer. A typical example is to provide and operate the dedicated switch. Further, the dedicated switch may be provided inside the slot machine 10 so that only the manager of the game hall where the slot machine 10 is installed can operate the dedicated switch.

(5) In the first embodiment, the lock timer for 10 seconds is set when the lock flag is set, but the lock timer is not set as in the second embodiment. May be. However, in such a configuration, a player who does not know that the lock flag can be released by setting the number of bets to 3 is confused about not being able to start the two-card game and reduces the motivation to play. There is concern about the possibility.

(6) In the first embodiment, the lock flag setting process in the second embodiment may be performed.

(7) In the first embodiment described above, the lock flag is set, but the lock flag may not be set. However, in such a configuration, a lock timer of 10 seconds is always set when the number of bets becomes 1 or 2, so the tempo is bad when two cards are to be played continuously. There is concern that it may become.

(8) In the first embodiment, the lock timer value is changed to 0 when the number of bets becomes 3, and the lock timer value remains 0 thereafter. However, the lock timer is used. If the number of bets is changed to 2 after changing the value of to 0, the lock timer may be configured to reset 10 seconds. However, in such a configuration, a lock timer of 10 seconds is always set when the number of bets becomes 2, so that the tempo may deteriorate when two cards are to be played continuously. Sex is a concern.

(9) In the first embodiment, the lock timer value is changed to 0 when the number of bets is 3, and the start lever is changed to 0 when the number of bets is 2. The configuration is such that it is determined whether or not 41 has been operated, but when the number of bets becomes 3, the OK flag is set without changing the value of the lock timer, and the value of the lock timer is set when the number of bets is 2. May be configured to determine whether or not the start lever 41 has been operated when is 0 or the OK flag is set. Even in such a configuration, since the value of the lock timer can be invalidated by the OK flag, it can be expected to have the same effect as that of the first embodiment.

(10) In the first embodiment, it is determined whether or not the start lever 41 has been operated after the value of the lock timer becomes 0. However, it is determined whether or not the start lever 41 has been operated. Then, when it is determined that the start lever 41 has been operated, it may be determined whether or not the value of the lock timer is 0. Even in such a configuration, if the start flag setting process is terminated without setting the start flag when the lock timer value is not 0, the start lever 41 in the situation where the number of bets is 2. The operation can be disabled.

(11) In the first embodiment, the start lamp (not shown) of the start lever 41 is lit and displayed in a situation where the operation of the start lever 41 is effective, but the lamp is located at a position different from that of the start lever 41. Needless to say, may be provided.

(12) In the first embodiment described above, a means for notifying that the operation of the start lever 41 is valid is provided, but the operation of the start lever 41 is invalid. A means for notifying may be provided.

(13) In the first embodiment described above, a means for notifying that the operation of the start lever 41 is valid is provided, but instead of or in addition to this, a lock flag and a lock timer are set. A means for notifying that the information has been generated may be provided.

(14) In the second embodiment described above, the configuration does not have a lock timer, but a configuration having a lock timer may be used. Specifically, the lock timer is set to 10 seconds between the time when the affirmative judgment is made in step S1810 and the time when the start command confirmation process is completed. Then, when an affirmative determination is made in step S1808, a process of determining whether or not the value of the lock timer has become 0 is performed. If the value of the lock timer is not 0, this processing is terminated as it is, and if the value of the lock timer is 0, the processing after step S1809 is performed.

(15) In the second embodiment described above, the player or the like may be notified that the start command can be generated by lighting and displaying the start lamp.

(16) In the second embodiment, the lock flag setting process in the first embodiment may be performed.

(17) In the second embodiment described above, the lock flag is cleared when the start lever 41 is operated while the lock flag is set (see step S1811, FIG. 32), but step S1811. In the configuration, the OK flag may be set instead of clearing the lock flag. Then, when it is determined that the start lever 41 has been operated in step S1809, it is determined whether or not the OK flag is set, and when the OK flag is not set, the processing after step S1810 is performed. If the OK flag is set, the processing after step S1814 is performed. Even in the case of such a configuration, since the lock flag can be invalidated by the OK flag, it can be expected to have the same effect as that of the second embodiment.

(18) In each of the above embodiments, the lock flag is set after the game round is completed, but the configuration is not limited to this, and the lock flag is set at the stage of performing the start command confirmation process. Any configuration will do. Therefore, the timing of performing the lock flag setting process is not limited to the end of the game section process, and the lock flag setting process according to the first embodiment may be performed between steps S205 to S215. The lock flag setting process according to the second embodiment may be between steps S212 and S215.

(19) In each of the above embodiments, the lock flag and the lock timer are configured to cause an event in which the two-card game cannot be started even if the start lever 41 is operated. If it is a configuration that is more advantageous to the player, the configuration may be such that an event that the three-card game cannot be started even if the start lever 41 is operated occurs.

(20) In each of the above embodiments, only three cards can be played under the BB state associated with the establishment of the BB1 prize, and only two games can be played under the BB state associated with the establishment of the BB2 prize. The configuration is arbitrary. Regardless of whether the BB1 prize or the BB2 prize is established, only three cards may be played, or the number of medals owned by the player may increase under the BB state.

(21) In each of the above embodiments, a first credit insertion switch 56 for inserting three virtual medals at a time, a second credit insertion switch 57 for inserting two virtual medals at a time, and a virtual medal. Although it is configured to include a third credit insertion switch 58 for inserting one card at a time, it may be configured to include only the first credit insertion switch 56, or the first credit insertion switch 56 and the second credit insertion switch 56. It may be configured to include a switch 57. Further, the configuration may include only the third credit input switch 58.

(22) In each of the above embodiments, when the first credit insertion switch 56 is operated, if the count value of the credit counter is 3 or more, 3 is added to the current number of bets, and the count value of the credit counter is 2. If there is, 2 is added to the current number of bets, but if the count value of the credit counter is 2 or less, it may not be added to the current number of bets.

(23) In each of the above embodiments, when the first credit insertion switch 56 is operated, the number of bets is set to 3 regardless of the number of bets at that time, and when the second credit insertion switch 57 is operated, at that time. The number of bets may be set to 2 regardless of the number of bets. Specifically, when the second credit insertion switch 57 is operated in the situation where the number of bets is 3, the number of bets is changed from 3 to 2. With such a configuration, in the first embodiment, the operation of the settlement switch 59 becomes unnecessary when the number of bets is changed from 3 to 2.

(24) In each of the above embodiments, the configuration may be such that the inside of the BB is notified.

(25) In each of the above embodiments, five types of gaming states of RT0 state, RT1 state, RT2 state, RT3 state, and BB state are provided, but two types of gaming states of RT0 state and BB state are provided. It may be configured to include three types of gaming states: RT0 state, RT1 state, and BB state.

(26) In each of the above embodiments, the BB winning status is maintained even if the setting change operation is performed, but the BB winning status may be returned to the inside of the BB as in the RAM clear operation.

(27) In each of the above embodiments, the RT1 state ends in 2000 games, but the number of games in which the RT1 state ends is arbitrary.

(28) The playability of the advantageous section in each of the above embodiments is not limited to the above-mentioned playability, and is arbitrary.

(29) In each of the above embodiments, the transition lottery and the addition lottery are performed only in the three-card game, but the transition lottery and the addition lottery may be performed in the two-card game as well.

(30) In each of the above embodiments, the notification mode ends when the net increase number reaches 120 sheets, but the notification mode may end when the payout number reaches 120 sheets. , The notification mode may be terminated when the number of games is 50.

(31) In each of the above embodiments, the net increased number of additional lottery is performed in the notification mode, but the net increased number of additional lottery may not be performed.

(32) In each of the above embodiments, a continuous lottery may be performed in the notification mode end game, or a continuous lottery may be performed in the notification mode transition game. In addition, a continuous lottery may be performed in a predetermined game under the notification mode. Even with these configurations, if the winning probabilities of the continuous lottery are different between the RT1 state and the other RT states, it can be expected that the same effects as those of the above-described embodiments will be obtained.

(33) In each of the above embodiments, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified when the push order bell is won under the chance mode, but the configuration is such that the notification is performed with a lower probability than the notification mode. May be good.

(34) In each of the above embodiments, 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 such a configuration, and the operation timing of the predetermined stop switch can be determined. The configuration may be notified, or the operation timing and operation method may be notified. That is, the advantageous section may be a game section in which the instruction function of the stop switch can be operated. In addition, the normal section may be a game section in which the instruction function of the stop switch for establishing the small winning combination does not operate.

(35) The combination of each symbol that wins a prize in each of the above embodiments 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.

(36) In each of the above embodiments, 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 be a slot machine having the RB state, or the BB state and the RB. It may be a slot machine having both states. Further, the slot machine may have other gaming states such as a CB state and an MB state.

(37) In each of the above-described embodiments, the configuration is such that a 3-card game and a 2-card game can be executed, but in addition to this, a 1-card game may also be executed, or a 3-card game and a 1-card game can be executed. May be an executable configuration.

(38) In each of the above embodiments, 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. It suffices as long as it is not a thing but a structure in which 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.

(39) In each of the above embodiments, 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 with the above, or a slot machine having 5 effective lines.

(40) In each of the above embodiments, a specific example of the slot machine 10 is shown, but the slot machine 10 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.

Pachinko machine A1. A bet number setting means (medal insertion processing function S258 of the main control device 101) for setting a bet number based on an input operation of a game value (medal, virtual medal), and
The start operation means (start lever 41) is operated in a situation where the first specified number (2) is set as the bet number, and the second specified number (3) is set as the bet number. In a gaming machine provided with a game rotation start means (start flag setting processing function S1507 of the main control device 101) for starting a game rotation when the start operation means is operated.
Specific information setting means (lock flag setting function S1402 and lock timer setting function S1504 of the main controller 101) for setting specific information (lock flag, lock timer 10 seconds), and
When the specific condition (number of bets 3) is satisfied, the specific information release means (lock timer clear function S1609 of the main control device 101) for releasing the specific information is provided.
When the specific information is set, the game is characterized in that the game is not started even if the start operation means is operated in a situation where the first specified number is set as the bet number. Machine.

According to the game machine, when the specific information is set, the game round does not start even if the start operation means is operated in the situation where the first specified number is set as the bet number. With such a configuration, in a gaming machine capable of executing a game in which the first specified number is the bet number and a game in which the second specified number is the bet number, a game in which the second specified number is the bet number can be played. It is possible to reduce the chance that the player who wants to play the game mistakenly plays the game with the first specified number as the bet number. In addition, since the specific information is released when the specific condition is satisfied, the player who wants to play the game with the first specified number as the bet number can operate the start operation means after the specific condition is satisfied. It is possible to start a game with the first specified number as the bet number.

As a result of the above, it is possible to reduce the chance that the player loses the motivation to play as a result of erroneously setting the number of bets and starting the game round, and it is possible to improve the game interest. Become.

The "game value input operation" is not limited to an input operation for directly inputting the game value, but also includes an input operation for indirectly inputting the stored and stored game value in a configuration in which the game value can be stored and stored.

Pachinko machine A2. The gaming machine A1 is characterized in that the specific condition is satisfied when the player performs a specific operation (an operation in which the number of bets is 3).

According to this gaming machine, when the player performs a specific operation, the specific information is released. With such a configuration, when starting a game with the first specified number as the bet number, in addition to the input operation using the first specified number as the bet number and the operation of the start operation means, it is specified. It is possible to configure a configuration that requires a specific operation to release the information. As a result, it is possible to reduce the chance that a player who wants to play a game with the second specified number as the bet number mistakenly plays the game with the first specified number as the bet number.

Game machine A3. The gaming machine A1 or the gaming machine A2 is characterized in that when the betting number setting means sets the second specified number as the betting number, the specific condition is satisfied.

According to this gaming machine, the specific information is released when the second specified number is set as the bet number. With such a configuration, a player who wants to play a game with the second specified number as the bet number can start a game with the second specified number as the bet number without worrying about specific information. Become.

Pachinko machine A4. The gaming machine A3 is characterized in that when a player performs a predetermined operation (operation of the settlement switch 59), the bet number can be changed from the second specified number to the first specified number. Gaming machine.

According to this gaming machine, when the player performs a predetermined operation, the number of bets can be changed from the second specified number to the first specified number. With such a configuration, a player who wants to play a game with the first specified number as the bet number performs a predetermined operation after performing a game value input operation in which the second specified number is set as the bet number. By changing the bet number to the first specified number and then operating the start operation means, it is possible to start the game with the first specified number as the bet number.

Game machine A5. In any of the game machines A1 to the game machine A4, when the start operation means is operated in a situation where the first specified number is set as the bet number, the specific condition is satisfied. A game machine to be.

According to the game machine, the specific information is released when the start operation means is operated in the situation where the first specified number is set as the bet number. With such a configuration, a player who wants to play a game with the first specified number as the bet number can operate the start operation means in a situation where the first specified number is set as the bet number to release the specific information. After that, by operating the start operation means again, it is possible to start the game round with the first specified number as the bet number.

Pachinko machine A6. In any of the gaming machines A1 to A5, the measuring means for measuring the time (timer subtraction processing function S108 of the main control device 101) and the specific information when a predetermined predetermined time (10 seconds) has elapsed. A gaming machine characterized in that a second release means (main control device 101) for releasing specific information is provided.

According to this gaming machine, the specific information is released when a predetermined predetermined time has elapsed. With such a configuration, a player who wants to play a game with the first specified number as the bet number sets the first specified number as the bet number by operating the start operation means after waiting until the specified time elapses. It is possible to start the game round. Further, when this configuration is applied to any of the game machines A2 to A5, even a player who does not know a specific operation can start a game with the first specified number as the bet number. It will be possible. As a result, while reducing the chance that a player who wants to play a game with the second specified number as the bet number mistakenly starts a game with the first specified number as the bet number, the first specified number is used as the bet number. It is possible to reduce the chance that the player who wants to play the game cannot start the game with the first specified number as the bet number and the game motivation is reduced.

Pachinko machine A7. In the gaming machine A6, the specific information second canceling means is characterized in that the specific information is canceled when the specified time elapses after a natural number of 1 or more is set as the betting number.

According to this gaming machine, the specific information is released when a predetermined time elapses after a natural number of 1 or more is set as the bet number. With such a configuration, it is possible to further reduce the chance that a player who wants to play a game with the second specified number as the bet number accidentally starts a game with the first specified number as the bet number. Become. For example, it is possible to cancel the specific information when a predetermined time has elapsed since the end of the game. However, in such a configuration, if the player leaves the seat after the game round is completed, it is possible to start the game round with the first specified number as the bet number when the player returns. This is because there may be a situation.

Pachinko machine A8. In any of the game machines A1 to the game machine A7, the specific information is set when the game round with the second specified number as the bet number is started, while the first specified number is set as the bet number. A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured not to be set when the game is started.

According to the game machine, the specific information is set when the game round with the second specified number as the bet number is started. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the chance that a player who wants to repeatedly play a game with the second specified number as the bet number accidentally starts a game with the first specified number as the bet number. Become. Further, the specific information is not set when the game round with the first specified number as the bet number is started. With such a configuration, when it is desired to continue the game times with the first specified number as the bet number, it is possible to prevent the interval between the previous game times and the next game times from being delayed. Become. As a result, it is possible to prevent a player who wants to repeatedly play a game with the first specified number as the bet number from feeling frustrated by the bad tempo and diminishing the motivation to play.

As a result of the above, the player who wants to repeatedly play the game with the first specified number as the bet number and the player who wants to repeatedly play the game with the second specified number as the bet number are both motivated to play. It is possible to reduce the chances of declining.

Pachinko machine A9. In any of the game machines A1 to the game machine A8, the second specified number is a natural number larger than the first specified number, and the storage storage means (mainly) for storing and storing the game value up to a predetermined number (50). The control device 101 has a credit function) and an input operation means (first credit insertion switch 56) operated to input the stored and stored game value, and the bet number setting means is the stored storage means. When the input operation means is operated in a situation where the game value of the second specified number or more is stored and stored, the second specified number is set as the bet number, and the first specified number is stored in the stored storage means. A game machine characterized in that when the input operating means is operated in a situation where a specified number of game values are stored and stored, the first specified number is set as the bet number.

According to this gaming machine, when the input operation means is operated in a situation where the storage storage means stores and stores the game value of the second specified number or more, the second specified number can be set as the bet number. When the input operation means is operated in a situation where the first specified number of game values are stored and stored in the storage storage means, the first specified number can be set as the bet number. In such a configuration, since the player may operate the input operation means to operate the start operation means without confirming the game value number stored in the storage storage means, the second specified number is set as the bet number. An event occurs in which a game round is started with the first specified number as the bet number with the intention of starting the game round. However, when this configuration is applied to any of the above-mentioned gaming machines A1 to A8, it is possible to reduce the chance that the above-mentioned event occurs.

Pachinko machine A10. In any of the game machines A1 to A9, a plurality of circulation display means (reel 32L, 32M, 32R) for circulatingly displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs), and a role when the game rotation is started. For the lottery means for performing lottery (lottery processing function of the main control device 101), a plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the circulation display of the pattern, and the lottery for the winning combination. A privilege that grants a privilege to the player as a prize is established based on the fact that the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination forms a predetermined combination (combination of small combination symbols, etc.) at the effective position (effective line) and stops. An advantageous state (winning operation notification function) capable of operating an instruction function (winning operation notification function) for notifying an operation method for establishing a specific winning as a gaming state, including a granting means (medal payout processing S210 of the main control device 101, etc.). It has an advantageous section) and a normal state (normal section) in which the instruction function does not operate, and the advantageous state has a first game mode (chance mode) and an operation of the instruction function rather than the first game mode. A transition lottery means (main control device 101: When the transition lottery functions S904 and S905) and the predetermined upper limit number of games (1500 times) are played in the advantageous state, the ending means (main control device) for ending the advantageous state and shifting to the normal state. 101 advantageous section end functions S1103 to S1105), and the end means is the sum of the number of games with the first specified number as the bet number and the number of games with the second specified number as the bet number. Is configured to end the advantageous state and shift to the normal state when the maximum number of times is reached, and the shift lottery means is limited to the game times with the second specified number as the bet number. A gaming machine characterized by being configured to perform.

According to this game machine, the advantageous state ends when the total number of games with the first specified number as the bet number and the number of games with the second specified number as the bet number reaches the upper limit. , The transition lottery for whether or not to shift to the second game mode is performed only in the game times with the second specified number as the bet number. In such a configuration, when a game in which the first specified number is used as the bet number is played in the advantageous state, not only the transition lottery is not performed, but also the game in which the second specified number that can be played in the advantageous state is used as the bet number. The number of times will be reduced. Further, the decrease in the number of games in which the second specified number that can be played in the advantageous state is set as the bet number also leads to the decrease in the number of games that can be played in the second game mode. Therefore, if the game round with the first specified number as the bet number is started under the advantageous state, there is a concern that the player may significantly reduce the motivation to play. However, when this configuration is applied to any of the gaming machines A1 to A9, the above concerns can be suitably resolved.

Pachinko machine A11. In any of the game machines A1 to the game machine A10, when the specific information is set, the start operation means is set in a situation where the first specified number is set as the bet number. A gaming machine characterized in that it does not determine whether or not it has been operated.

According to the game machine, when the specific information is set, it is not determined whether or not the start operation means is operated in the situation where the first specified number is set as the bet number. With such a configuration, when specific information is set, it is possible to configure the game round so that the game round does not start even if the start operation means is operated in the situation where the first specified number is set as the bet number. Become.

Game machine B1. A bet number setting means (medal insertion processing function S258 of the main control device 101) for setting a bet number based on an input operation of a game value (medal, virtual medal), and
The start operation means (start lever 41) is operated in a situation where the first specified number (2) is set as the bet number, and the second specified number (3) is set as the bet number. In a gaming machine provided with a game rotation start means (start flag setting processing function S1507 of the main control device 101) for starting a game rotation when the start operation means is operated.
Specific information setting means (lock flag setting function S1402 and lock timer setting function S1504 of the main controller 101) for setting specific information (lock flag, lock timer 10 seconds), and
When the bet number setting means sets the second specified number as the bet number, the specific information release means (lock flag clear function S1505, lock timer clear function S1609 of the main control device 101) for releasing the specific information is provided. Prepare,
When the specific information is set, even if the start operation means is operated in a situation where the first specified number is set as the bet number, the operation of the start operation means is invalid. A featured gaming machine.

According to this gaming machine, when specific information is set, even if the start operation means is operated in a situation where the first specified number is set as the bet number, the operation of the start operation means is invalidated, and the first provision The game times with the number as the bet number do not start. With such a configuration, in a gaming machine capable of executing a game in which the first specified number is the bet number and a game in which the second specified number is the bet number, a game in which the second specified number is the bet number can be played. It is possible to reduce the chance that the player who wants to play the game mistakenly plays the game with the first specified number as the bet number.

In addition, the specific information is canceled when the second specified number is set as the bet number. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a player who wants to repeatedly play a game with the second specified number as a bet number from feeling frustrated by the bad tempo and diminishing the motivation to play. For example, the specific information may be released when the player operates a predetermined operating means. However, in such a configuration, when playing a game in which the second specified number is used as the bet number, in addition to the input operation in which the second specified number is used as the bet number and the operation of the start operation means, a predetermined number is specified. It is necessary to operate the operation means of. For this reason, when it is desired to continue the game times with the second specified number as the bet number, the interval between the previous game times and the next game times is extended.

As a result of the above, it is possible to reduce the chance that the player loses the motivation to play as a result of erroneously setting the number of bets and starting the game round, and it is possible to improve the game interest. Become.

The "game value input operation" is not limited to an input operation for directly inputting the game value, but also includes an input operation for indirectly inputting the stored and stored game value in a configuration in which the game value can be stored and stored.

Game machine B2. In the gaming machine B1, whether or not the start operation detection means (start detection sensor 41a) for detecting that the start operation means has been operated and the start operation detection means have detected that the start operation means has been operated. The game rotation start means is provided with a detection confirmation means (sensor monitoring processing function S107 of the main control device 101), and the game round start means is the first specified number as the bet number when the specific information is set. A gaming machine characterized in that the confirmation result of the detection confirmation means is not confirmed in the set situation.

According to the game machine, when the specific information is set, the game round start means does not confirm the confirmation result of the detection confirmation means in the situation where the first specified number is set as the bet number. With such a configuration, it is possible to invalidate the operation of the start operation means in the situation where the first specified number is set as the bet number.

Game machine B3. In the game machine B1 or the game machine B2, when the player performs a predetermined operation (operation of the settlement switch 59), the bet number can be changed from the second specified number to the first specified number. A gaming machine featuring.

According to this gaming machine, when the player performs a predetermined operation, the number of bets can be changed from the second specified number to the first specified number. With such a configuration, a player who wants to play a game with the first specified number as the bet number performs a predetermined operation after performing a game value input operation in which the second specified number is set as the bet number. By changing the bet number to the first specified number and then operating the start operation means, it is possible to start the game with the first specified number as the bet number.

Game machine B4. In any of the game machines B1 to the game machine B3, the second specified number is a natural number larger than the first specified number, and the storage storage means (mainly) for storing and storing the game value up to a predetermined number (50). The control device 101 has a credit function) and an input operation means (first credit insertion switch 56) operated to input the stored and stored game value, and the bet number setting means is the stored storage means. When the input operation means is operated in a situation where the game value of the second specified number or more is stored and stored, the second specified number is set as the bet number, and the first specified number is stored in the stored storage means. A game machine characterized in that when the input operating means is operated in a situation where a specified number of game values are stored and stored, the first specified number is set as the bet number.

According to this gaming machine, when the input operation means is operated in a situation where the storage storage means stores and stores the game value of the second specified number or more, the second specified number can be set as the bet number. When the input operation means is operated in a situation where the first specified number of game values are stored and stored in the storage storage means, the first specified number can be set as the bet number. In such a configuration, since the player may operate the input operation means to operate the start operation means without confirming the game value number stored in the storage storage means, the second specified number is set as the bet number. An event occurs in which a game round is started with the first specified number as the bet number with the intention of starting the game round. However, when this configuration is applied to any of the game machines B1 to the game machine B3, it is possible to reduce the chance that the above event occurs.

Game machine B5. A gaming machine characterized in that any of the gaming machines B1 to B4 is provided with a notification means (start lamp) for notifying that the operation of the start operating means is valid.

According to the gaming machine, it is notified that the operation of the start operation means is valid. With such a configuration, even if the operation can be invalidated even if the start operation means is operated after setting the bet number, the operation of the start operation means is effective through the notification means to the player. It is possible to grasp whether or not it is said. As a result, it is possible to reduce the chance that the player is confused.

Game machine B6. A gaming machine characterized in that any of the gaming machines B1 to B5 is provided with a second notifying means for notifying that the specific information is set.

According to this gaming machine, it is notified that specific information is set. With such a configuration, even if the operation of the start operation means can be invalidated when specific information is set, the operation of the start operation means is effective for the player through the second notification means. It is possible to grasp whether or not it is said. As a result, it is possible to reduce the chance that the player is confused.

Game machine B7. In any of the game machines B1 to the game machine B6, the specific information is set when the game round with the second specified number as the bet number is started, while the first specified number is set as the bet number. A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured not to be set when the game is started.

According to the game machine, the specific information is set when the game round with the second specified number as the bet number is started. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the chance that a player who wants to repeatedly play a game with the second specified number as the bet number accidentally starts a game with the first specified number as the bet number. Become. Further, the specific information is not set when the game round with the first specified number as the bet number is started. With such a configuration, when it is desired to continue the game times with the first specified number as the bet number, it is possible to prevent the interval between the previous game times and the next game times from being delayed. Become. As a result, it is possible to prevent a player who wants to repeatedly play a game with the first specified number as the bet number from feeling frustrated by the bad tempo and diminishing the motivation to play.

As a result of the above, the player who wants to repeatedly play the game with the first specified number as the bet number and the player who wants to repeatedly play the game with the second specified number as the bet number are both motivated to play. It is possible to reduce the chances of declining.

Game machine B8. In any of the game machines B1 to the game machine B7, a plurality of circulation display means (reel 32L, 32M, 32R) for circulatingly displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs), and a role when the game rotation is started. For the lottery means for performing lottery (lottery processing function of the main control device 101), a plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the circulation display of the pattern, and the lottery for the winning combination. A privilege that grants a privilege to the player as a prize is established based on the fact that the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination forms a predetermined combination (combination of small combination symbols, etc.) at the effective position (effective line) and stops. An advantageous state (winning operation notification function) capable of operating an instruction function (winning operation notification function) for notifying an operation method for establishing a specific winning as a gaming state, including a granting means (medal payout processing S210 of the main control device 101, etc.). It has an advantageous section) and a normal state (normal section) in which the instruction function does not operate, and the advantageous state has a first game mode (chance mode) and an operation of the instruction function rather than the first game mode. A transition lottery means (main control device 101: When the transition lottery functions S904 and S905) and the predetermined upper limit number of games (1500 times) are played in the advantageous state, the ending means (main control device) for ending the advantageous state and shifting to the normal state. 101 advantageous section end functions S1103 to S1105), and the end means is the sum of the number of games with the first specified number as the bet number and the number of games with the second specified number as the bet number. Is configured to end the advantageous state and shift to the normal state when the maximum number of times is reached, and the shift lottery means is limited to the game times with the second specified number as the bet number. A gaming machine characterized by being configured to perform.

According to this game machine, the advantageous state ends when the total number of games with the first specified number as the bet number and the number of games with the second specified number as the bet number reaches the upper limit. , The transition lottery for whether or not to shift to the second game mode is performed only in the game times with the second specified number as the bet number. In such a configuration, when a game in which the first specified number is used as the bet number is played in the advantageous state, not only the transition lottery is not performed, but also the game in which the second specified number that can be played in the advantageous state is used as the bet number. The number of times will be reduced. Further, the decrease in the number of games in which the second specified number that can be played in the advantageous state is set as the bet number also leads to the decrease in the number of games that can be played in the second game mode. Therefore, if the game round with the first specified number as the bet number is started under the advantageous state, there is a concern that the player may significantly reduce the motivation to play. However, when this configuration is applied to any of the gaming machines B1 to B7, the above concerns can be suitably resolved.

Pachinko machine B9. In the game machine B8, when the lottery result of the combination is the first special combination (BB2) winning and the combination of the first special symbols (BB2 symbols) is stopped at the effective position, the first special gaming period (BB) The combination of the first special game period transition means (BB state transition function S604 of the main control device 101) to be shifted to (state) and the lottery result of the combination is the first special combination winning, and the first special pattern is When the combination of the first special symbols does not stop at the effective position, the first reserved storage means (BB2 winning flag carry-over of the main control device 101) reserves and stores the first special combination winning until the combination of the first special symbols stops at the effective position. The first special combination can be won and the combination of the first special symbols can be stopped at the effective position only in the game times in which the first specified number is set as the bet number. A gaming machine characterized by that.

According to this gaming machine, the first special combination can be won and the combination of the first special symbols can be stopped at an effective position only in the game times in which the first specified number is set as the bet number. With such a configuration, after the first special role winning is reserved and stored, if the game round with the second specified number as the bet number is started, it is possible to prevent the combination of the first special symbols from stopping at the effective position. It becomes possible to do. As a result, it is possible to avoid complicating the game, and it is possible to reduce the chance that the player unintentionally stops the combination of the first special symbols at an effective position. On the other hand, if the game round with the first specified number as the bet number is accidentally started and the combination of the first special symbols is stopped at the effective position in the game round, the player is motivated to play. There is a concern that it may significantly reduce the number of people. However, when this configuration is applied to the gaming machine B8, the above concerns can be suitably resolved.

Game machine B10. The gaming machine B9 is characterized in that the expected value to which the gaming value per game in the first special gaming period is given is less than the number of gaming values required for one gaming.

According to this gaming machine, when the first special gaming period is entered, the gaming value of the player is reduced until the end of the first special gaming period. In the case of such a configuration, there is a concern that the player who has stopped the combination of the first special symbols at the effective position may significantly reduce the motivation to play. However, when this configuration is applied to the gaming machine B9, it is possible to reduce the chance that the combination of the first special symbols stops at the effective position, and it is possible to preferably eliminate the above concerns.

Game machine B11. A gaming machine characterized in that the specific information is not set in the first special gaming period in the gaming machine B9 or the gaming machine B10.

According to this gaming machine, specific information is not set during the first special gaming period. With such a configuration, when it is desired to continue the game times in the first special game period, it is possible to prevent the interval between the previous game times and the next game times from being delayed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player who wants to end the first special game period from feeling frustrated by the bad tempo and diminishing his motivation to play.

Game machine C1. A bet number setting means (medal insertion processing function S258 of the main control device 101) for setting a bet number based on an input operation of a game value (medal, virtual medal), and
The start operation means (start lever 41) is operated in a situation where the first specified number (2) is set as the bet number, and the second specified number (3) is set as the bet number. In a gaming machine provided with a game rotation start means (start flag setting processing function S1507 of the main control device 101) for starting a game rotation when the start operation means is operated.
If the predetermined specified time (10 seconds) has not passed since the specified condition (set the number of bets 1 or 2) is satisfied, the start operation is performed in the situation where the first specified number is set as the bet number. Even if the means is operated, the operation of the start operation means is invalid, while the game round is started when the start operation means is operated in a situation where the second specified number is set as the bet number. A gaming machine characterized by having a configuration.

According to this gaming machine, if a predetermined specified time has not passed since the specified condition is satisfied, even if the start operation means is operated in a situation where the first specified number is set as the bet number, the start operation means is concerned. The operation of is invalid and the game round is not started. With such a configuration, in a gaming machine capable of executing a game in which the first specified number is the bet number and a game in which the second specified number is the bet number, a game in which the second specified number is the bet number can be played. It is possible to reduce the chance that the player who wants to play the game mistakenly plays the game with the first specified number as the bet number.

On the other hand, if the start operation means is operated in the situation where the second specified number is set as the bet number, the game round is started even if the predetermined specified time has not passed since the specified condition is satisfied. NS. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a player who wants to repeatedly play a game with the second specified number as a bet number from feeling frustrated by the bad tempo and diminishing the motivation to play. This is because, when it is desired to continue the game times with the second specified number as the bet number, it is possible to avoid an extension between the previous game times and the next game times.

As a result of the above, it is possible to reduce the chance that the player loses the motivation to play as a result of erroneously setting the number of bets and starting the game round, and it is possible to improve the game interest. Become.

The "game value input operation" is not limited to an input operation for directly inputting the game value, but also includes an input operation for indirectly inputting the stored and stored game value in a configuration in which the game value can be stored and stored.

Game machine C2. The gaming machine C1 is characterized in that the specified condition is satisfied when a natural number of 1 or more is set as the betting number.

According to this gaming machine, if the specified time has not passed since the natural number of 1 or more was set as the bet number, the start operation means is operated even if the start operation means is operated in the situation where the first specified number is set as the bet number. The operation of the operating means becomes invalid, and the game round is not started. With such a configuration, it is possible to further reduce the chance that a player who wants to play a game with the second specified number as the bet number accidentally starts a game with the first specified number as the bet number. Become. For example, it is possible to cancel the specific information when a predetermined time has elapsed since the end of the game. However, in such a configuration, if the player leaves the seat after the game round is completed, it is possible to start the game round with the first specified number as the bet number when the player returns. This is because there may be a situation.

Game machine C3. The gaming machine C1 is characterized in that the specified condition is satisfied when the number of games played with the second specified number as the betting number is completed.

According to this gaming machine, when the specified time has not passed since the end of the game with the second specified number as the bet number, the start operation means is operated in the situation where the first specified number is set as the bet number. However, the operation of the start operation means becomes invalid, and the game round is not started. With such a configuration, a player who wants to play a game with the second specified number as the bet number mistakenly sets the first specified number as the bet number after the next game with the second specified number as the bet number. It is possible to reduce the chance of starting.

Game machine C4. The gaming machine C1 is characterized in that the specified condition is satisfied when the start operating means is operated in a situation where the first specified number is set as the bet number.

According to this gaming machine, the first specified number is bet by operating the start operation means again after the specified time has elapsed in the situation where the first specified number is set as the bet number. It is possible to start the game round. With such a configuration, it is possible to operate the start operation means at least twice as one of the requirements for starting the game round with the first specified number as the bet number, and the second specified number can be set. It is possible to reduce the chance that a player who wants to play a game with a bet number mistakenly starts a game with the first specified number as the bet number.

Game machine C5. In any of the game machines C2 to the game machine C4, the next game number of the game times with the first specified number as the bet number is the first bet number regardless of whether or not the specified time has elapsed. 1 A gaming machine characterized in that the gaming round is started when the starting operating means is operated in a situation where a specified number is set.

According to this gaming machine, the next game round of the game round with the first specified number as the bet number is started in a situation where the first specified number is set as the bet number regardless of whether or not the specified time has passed. If the means is operated, the game round is started. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a player who wants to repeatedly play a game with the first specified number as a bet number from feeling frustrated by the bad tempo and diminishing the motivation to play. This is because, when it is desired to continue the game times with the first specified number as the bet number, it is possible to avoid an extension between the previous game times and the next game times.

Pachinko machine C6. In any of the game machines C1 to C5, the start operation detection means (start detection sensor 41a) for detecting that the start operation means has been operated and the start operation detection means operate the start operation means. The game rotation start means includes a detection confirmation means (sensor monitoring processing function S107 of the main control device 101) for confirming whether or not the game has been detected, and the game rotation start means waits for the specified time after the specified conditions are satisfied. A gaming machine characterized in that the confirmation result of the detection confirmation means is not confirmed in a situation where the first specified number is set as the bet number when the lapse has not passed.

According to this gaming machine, the game round start means confirms the confirmation result of the detection confirmation means in the situation where the first specified number is set as the bet number when the specified time has not passed since the specified condition is satisfied. do not. With such a configuration, it is possible to invalidate the operation of the start operation means in the situation where the first specified number is set as the bet number.

Game machine C7. When a player performs a specific operation (an operation in which the number of bets is set to 3) in any of the game machines C1 to C6, the number of bets is the same regardless of whether or not the specified time has elapsed. A gaming machine characterized in that the gaming round is started when the starting operating means is operated in a situation where the first specified number is set.

According to this gaming machine, when a player performs a specific operation, regardless of whether or not the specified time has elapsed, if the starting operation means is operated in a situation where the first specified number is set as the bet number, the game number is played. Is started. With such a configuration, a player who wants to play a game with the first specified number as the bet number can bet on the first specified number by performing a specific operation without waiting for the specified condition to be established until the specified time elapses. It is possible to start the game round. Further, in such a configuration, when starting a game with the first specified number as the bet number without waiting for the specified condition to be established until the specified time elapses, an input operation with the first specified number as the bet number and a start operation In addition to the operation of the means, it is possible to have a configuration that requires a specific operation. As a result, it is possible to reduce the chance that a player who wants to play a game with the second specified number as the bet number mistakenly plays the game with the first specified number as the bet number.

Pachinko machine C8. In the game machine C7, the specific operation is a game machine in which the bet number setting means is an input operation of the game value in which the second specified number is set as the bet number.

According to this gaming machine, when the second specified number is set as the bet number by inputting the game value, the first specified number is set as the bet number without waiting for the specified condition to be satisfied until the specified time elapses. It is possible to start the game round. With such a configuration, a player who wants to play a game with the second specified number as the bet number can start a game with the second specified number as the bet number without worrying about the existence of the specified time. It will be possible.

Pachinko machine C9. The gaming machine C8 is characterized in that when a player performs a predetermined operation (operation of the settlement switch 59), the bet number can be changed from the second specified number to the first specified number. Gaming machine.

According to this gaming machine, when the player performs a predetermined operation, the number of bets can be changed from the second specified number to the first specified number. With such a configuration, a player who wants to play a game with the first specified number as the bet number performs a predetermined operation after performing a game value input operation in which the second specified number is set as the bet number. By changing the bet number to the first specified number and then operating the start operation means, it is possible to start the game with the first specified number as the bet number.

Game machine C10. In any of the game machines C1 to the game machine C9, the second specified number is a natural number larger than the first specified number, and the storage storage means (mainly) for storing and storing the game value up to a predetermined number (50). The control device 101 has a credit function) and an input operation means (first credit insertion switch 56) operated to input the stored and stored game value, and the bet number setting means is the stored storage means. When the input operation means is operated in a situation where the game value of the second specified number or more is stored and stored, the second specified number is set as the bet number, and the first specified number is stored in the stored storage means. A game machine characterized in that when the input operating means is operated in a situation where a specified number of game values are stored and stored, the first specified number is set as the bet number.

According to this gaming machine, when the input operation means is operated in a situation where the storage storage means stores and stores the game value of the second specified number or more, the second specified number can be set as the bet number. When the input operation means is operated in a situation where the first specified number of game values are stored and stored in the storage storage means, the first specified number can be set as the bet number. In such a configuration, since the player may operate the input operation means to operate the start operation means without confirming the game value number stored in the storage storage means, the second specified number is set as the bet number. An event occurs in which a game round is started with the first specified number as the bet number with the intention of starting the game round. However, when this configuration is applied to any of the game machines C1 to the game machine C9, it is possible to reduce the chance that the above event occurs.

Game machine C11. A gaming machine characterized in that any of the gaming machines C1 to C10 is provided with a notification means (start lamp) for notifying that the operation of the start operating means is effective.

According to the gaming machine, it is notified that the operation of the start operation means is valid. With such a configuration, even if the operation can be invalidated even if the start operation means is operated after setting the bet number, the operation of the start operation means is effective through the notification means to the player. It is possible to grasp whether or not it is said. As a result, it is possible to reduce the chance that the player is confused.

Game machine D1. A bet number setting means (medal insertion processing function S258 of the main control device 101) for setting a bet number based on an input operation of a game value (medal, virtual medal), and
The start operation means (start lever 41) is operated in a situation where the first specified number (2) is set as the bet number, and the second specified number (3) is set as the bet number. In a gaming machine provided with a game rotation start means (start flag setting processing function S1507 of the main control device 101) for starting a game rotation when the start operation means is operated.
A specific information setting means (lock flag setting function S1703 of the main control device 101) for setting specific information (lock flag) is provided.
When the specific information is set, the game round is not started even if the start operation means is operated in a situation where the first specified number is set as the bet number.
When the start operation means is operated in a situation where the first specified number is set as the bet number, the specific information release means (lock flag clear function S1811 of the main control device 101) for releasing the specific information is provided. A game machine characterized by that.

According to this gaming machine, when specific information is set, even if the start operation means is operated in a situation where the first specified number is set as the bet number, the game round with the first specified number as the bet number starts. do not. With such a configuration, in a gaming machine capable of executing a game in which the first specified number is the bet number and a game in which the second specified number is the bet number, a game in which the second specified number is the bet number can be played. It is possible to reduce the chance that the player who wants to play the game mistakenly plays the game with the first specified number as the bet number.

Further, when the start operation means is operated in the situation where the first specified number is set as the bet number, the specific information is released. In such a configuration, when starting a game round with the first specified number as the bet number, an input operation with the first specified number as the bet number, an operation of a start operation means for starting the game round, and the like. In addition, it is possible to configure the configuration in which the operation of the start operation means for releasing the specific information is required. As a result, it is possible to reduce the chance that a player who wants to play a game with the second specified number as the bet number mistakenly plays the game with the first specified number as the bet number.

As a result of the above, it is possible to reduce the chance that the player loses the motivation to play as a result of erroneously setting the number of bets and starting the game round, and it is possible to improve the game interest. Become.

The "game value input operation" is not limited to an input operation for directly inputting the game value, but also includes an input operation for indirectly inputting the stored and stored game value in a configuration in which the game value can be stored and stored.

Game machine D2. In the gaming machine D1, when the specific information release means releases the specific information, the bet number notification means (caution notification of the main control device 101) that notifies that the first specified number is set as the bet number. A gaming machine characterized by having a function S1811, an auxiliary display unit 65).

According to this gaming machine, when the specific information is released based on the operation of the start operation means in the situation where the first specified number is set as the bet number, the first specified number is set as the bet number. It is notified that it is. With such a configuration, it is possible to perform the subsequent operation of the start operation means after confirming that the set number of bets is correct. As a result, it is possible to reduce the chance that a player who wants to play a game with the second specified number as the bet number mistakenly plays the game with the first specified number as the bet number.

Game machine D3. In the game machine D1 or the game machine D2, when the start operation means is operated in a situation where the second specified number is set as the bet number, the game round starts even if the specific information is set. A gaming machine characterized by having a configuration that is used.

According to the game machine, when the start operation means is operated in the situation where the second specified number is set as the bet number, the game round is started even if the specific information is set. With such a configuration, a player who wants to play a game with the second specified number as the bet number can start a game with the second specified number as the bet number without worrying about specific information. Become.

Game machine D4. In any of the game machines D1 to the game machine D3, the second specified number is a natural number larger than the first specified number, and the storage storage means (mainly) for storing and storing the game value up to a predetermined number (50). The control device 101 has a credit function) and an input operation means (first credit insertion switch 56) operated to input the stored and stored game value, and the bet number setting means is the stored storage means. When the input operation means is operated in a situation where the game value of the second specified number or more is stored and stored, the second specified number is set as the bet number, and the first specified number is stored in the stored storage means. A game machine characterized in that when the input operating means is operated in a situation where a specified number of game values are stored and stored, the first specified number is set as the bet number.

According to this gaming machine, when the input operation means is operated in a situation where the storage storage means stores and stores the game value of the second specified number or more, the second specified number can be set as the bet number. When the input operation means is operated in a situation where the first specified number of game values are stored and stored in the storage storage means, the first specified number can be set as the bet number. In such a configuration, since the player may operate the input operation means to operate the start operation means without confirming the game value number stored in the storage storage means, the second specified number is set as the bet number. An event occurs in which a game round is started with the first specified number as the bet number with the intention of starting the game round. However, when this configuration is applied to any of the game machines D1 to the game machine D3, it is possible to reduce the chance that the above event occurs.

Game machine D5. In any of the game machines D1 to the game machine D4, the specific information is set when the game round with the second specified number as the bet number is started, while the first specified number is set as the bet number. A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured not to be set when the game is started.

According to the game machine, the specific information is set when the game round with the second specified number as the bet number is started. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the chance that a player who wants to repeatedly play a game with the second specified number as the bet number accidentally starts a game with the first specified number as the bet number. Become. Further, the specific information is not set when the game round with the first specified number as the bet number is started. With such a configuration, when it is desired to continue the game times with the first specified number as the bet number, it is possible to prevent the interval between the previous game times and the next game times from being delayed. Become. As a result, it is possible to prevent a player who wants to repeatedly play a game with the first specified number as the bet number from feeling frustrated by the bad tempo and diminishing the motivation to play.

As a result of the above, the player who wants to repeatedly play the game with the first specified number as the bet number and the player who wants to repeatedly play the game with the second specified number as the bet number are both motivated to play. It is possible to reduce the chances of declining.

Game machine D6. In any of the game machines D1 to the game machine D5, a plurality of circulation display means (reel 32L, 32M, 32R) for circulatingly displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs), and a role when the game rotation is started. For the lottery means for performing lottery (lottery processing function of the main control device 101), a plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the circulation display of the pattern, and the lottery for the winning combination. A privilege that grants a privilege to the player as a prize is established based on the fact that the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination forms a predetermined combination (combination of small combination symbols, etc.) at the effective position (effective line) and stops. An advantageous state (winning operation notification function) capable of operating an instruction function (winning operation notification function) for notifying an operation method for establishing a specific winning as a gaming state, including a granting means (medal payout processing S210 of the main control device 101, etc.). It has an advantageous section) and a normal state (normal section) in which the instruction function does not operate, and the advantageous state has a first game mode (chance mode) and an operation of the instruction function rather than the first game mode. A transition lottery means (main control device 101: When the transition lottery functions S904 and S905) and the predetermined upper limit number of games (1500 times) are played in the advantageous state, the ending means (main control device) for ending the advantageous state and shifting to the normal state. 101 advantageous section end functions S1103 to S1105), and the end means is the sum of the number of games with the first specified number as the bet number and the number of games with the second specified number as the bet number. Is configured to end the advantageous state and shift to the normal state when the maximum number of times is reached, and the shift lottery means is limited to the game times with the second specified number as the bet number. A gaming machine characterized by being configured to perform.

According to this game machine, the advantageous state ends when the total number of games with the first specified number as the bet number and the number of games with the second specified number as the bet number reaches the upper limit. , The transition lottery for whether or not to shift to the second game mode is performed only in the game times with the second specified number as the bet number. In such a configuration, when a game in which the first specified number is used as the bet number is played in the advantageous state, not only the transition lottery is not performed, but also the game in which the second specified number that can be played in the advantageous state is used as the bet number. The number of times will be reduced. Further, the decrease in the number of games in which the second specified number that can be played in the advantageous state is set as the bet number also leads to the decrease in the number of games that can be played in the second game mode. Therefore, if the game round with the first specified number as the bet number is started under the advantageous state, there is a concern that the player may significantly reduce the motivation to play. However, when this configuration is applied to any of the gaming machines D1 to D5, the above concerns can be suitably resolved.

Game machine D7. In the game machine D6, when the lottery result of the combination is the first special combination (BB2) winning and the combination of the first special symbols (BB2 symbols) is stopped at the effective position, the first special gaming period (BB) The combination of the first special game period transition means (BB state transition function S604 of the main control device 101) to be shifted to (state) and the lottery result of the combination is the first special combination winning, and the first special pattern is When the combination of the first special symbols does not stop at the effective position, the first reserved storage means (BB2 winning flag carry-over of the main control device 101) reserves and stores the first special combination winning until the combination of the first special symbols stops at the effective position. The first special combination can be won and the combination of the first special symbols can be stopped at the effective position only in the game times in which the first specified number is set as the bet number. A gaming machine characterized by that.

According to this gaming machine, the first special combination can be won and the combination of the first special symbols can be stopped at an effective position only in the game times in which the first specified number is set as the bet number. With such a configuration, after the first special role winning is reserved and stored, if the game round with the second specified number as the bet number is started, it is possible to prevent the combination of the first special symbols from stopping at the effective position. It becomes possible to do. As a result, it is possible to avoid complicating the game, and it is possible to reduce the chance that the player unintentionally stops the combination of the first special symbols at an effective position. On the other hand, if the game round with the first specified number as the bet number is accidentally started and the combination of the first special symbols is stopped at the effective position in the game round, the player is motivated to play. There is a concern that it may significantly reduce the number of people. However, when this configuration is applied to the gaming machine D6, the above concerns can be suitably resolved.

Game machine D8. The gaming machine D7 is characterized in that the expected value to which the game value per game in the first special game period is given is less than the number of game values required for one game.

According to this gaming machine, when the first special gaming period is entered, the gaming value of the player is reduced until the end of the first special gaming period. In the case of such a configuration, there is a concern that the player who has stopped the combination of the first special symbols at the effective position may significantly reduce the motivation to play. However, when this configuration is applied to the gaming machine D7, it is possible to reduce the chance that the combination of the first special symbols stops at the effective position, and it is possible to preferably eliminate the above concerns.

Game machine D9. A gaming machine characterized in that the specific information is not set in the first special gaming period in the gaming machine D7 or the gaming machine D8.

According to this gaming machine, specific information is not set during the first special gaming period. With such a configuration, when it is desired to continue the game times in the first special game period, it is possible to prevent the interval between the previous game times and the next game times from being delayed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player who wants to end the first special game period from feeling frustrated by the bad tempo and diminishing his motivation to play.

Game machine D10. In any of the game machines D6 to the game machine D9, the lottery result of the combination is a predetermined combination (middle stage re-game, lower stage re-game), and the combination of the predetermined symbols (re-game symbols) stops at the effective position. If this is the case, the re-game granting means (medal payout processing function S210 of the main control device 101) for granting the re-gaming privilege is provided, and if the re-game granting means does not grant the re-game privilege, the specific information is set. However, when the re-game granting means grants the privilege of the re-game, the gaming machine is characterized in that the specific information is not set.

According to this gaming machine, the specific information is set when the privilege of the re-game is not given, but is not set when the privilege of the re-game is given. If the privilege of re-gaming is given, the game round will be started with the same number of bets as the previous game round. It is possible to avoid diminishing.

Game machine E1. A bet number setting means (medal insertion processing function S258 of the main control device 101) for setting a bet number based on an input operation of a game value (medal, virtual medal) is provided, and the first specified number (2) is used as the bet number. The game is when the start operation means (start lever 41) is operated in the set situation and when the start operation means is operated in the situation where the second specified number (3) is set as the bet number. In a gaming machine that can start times
When specific information (lock flag, lock timer 10 seconds) is set, the start of the game with the first specified number as the bet number is restricted, while the start of the game round with the second specified number as the bet number is restricted. Is a gaming machine characterized in that the restriction is lifted.

According to this gaming machine, when specific information is set, the start of a game with the first specified number as the bet number is restricted, while when the second specified number is used as the bet number, the limitation is applied. It will be released. With such a configuration, in a gaming machine capable of executing a game in which the first specified number is the bet number and a game in which the second specified number is the bet number, a game in which the second specified number is the bet number can be played. It is possible to reduce the chance that the player who wants to play the game mistakenly plays the game with the first specified number as the bet number.

In addition, when the second specified number is set as the number of bets, the restriction is lifted. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a player who wants to repeatedly play a game with the second specified number as a bet number from feeling frustrated by the bad tempo and diminishing the motivation to play.

As a result of the above, it is possible to reduce the chance that the player loses the motivation to play as a result of erroneously setting the number of bets and starting the game round, and it is possible to improve the game interest. Become.

The "game value input operation" is not limited to an input operation for directly inputting the game value, but also includes an input operation for indirectly inputting the stored and stored game value in a configuration in which the game value can be stored and stored.

Game machine E2. When the specific information is set in the gaming machine E1, even if the start operation means is operated in a situation where the first specified number is set as the bet number, the operation of the start operation means is invalid. A gaming machine characterized by having the above configuration.

According to this gaming machine, when specific information is set, even if the start operation means is operated in a situation where the first specified number is set as the bet number, the operation of the start operation means is invalidated, and the first provision The game times with the number as the bet number do not start. With such a configuration, when specific information is set, it is possible to limit the start of the game round with the first specified number as the bet number.

Game machine E3. In the gaming machine E2, whether or not the start operation detection means (start detection sensor 41a) for detecting that the start operation means has been operated and the start operation detection means have detected that the start operation means has been operated. When the specific information is set, the detection confirmation means (sensor monitoring processing function S107 of the main control device 101) is provided, and the first specified number is set as the bet number. A gaming machine characterized in that the confirmation result of the detection confirmation means is not confirmed.

According to this gaming machine, when specific information is set, the confirmation result of the detection confirmation means is not confirmed in the situation where the first specified number is set as the bet number. With such a configuration, it is possible to invalidate the operation of the start operation means in the situation where the first specified number is set as the bet number, and the start of the game round with the first specified number as the bet number is restricted. It becomes possible.

Game machine E4. In any of the game machines E1 to the game machine E3, the second specified number is a natural number larger than the first specified number, and the storage storage means (mainly) for storing and storing the game value up to a predetermined number (50). The control device 101 has a credit function) and an input operation means (first credit insertion switch 56) operated to input the stored and stored game value, and the bet number setting means is the stored storage means. When the input operation means is operated in a situation where the game value of the second specified number or more is stored and stored, the second specified number is set as the bet number, and the first specified number is stored in the stored storage means. A game machine characterized in that when the input operating means is operated in a situation where a specified number of game values are stored and stored, the first specified number is set as the bet number.

According to this gaming machine, when the input operation means is operated in a situation where the storage storage means stores and stores the game value of the second specified number or more, the second specified number can be set as the bet number. When the input operation means is operated in a situation where the first specified number of game values are stored and stored in the storage storage means, the first specified number can be set as the bet number. In such a configuration, since the player may operate the input operation means to operate the start operation means without confirming the game value number stored in the storage storage means, the second specified number is set as the bet number. An event occurs in which a game round is started with the first specified number as the bet number with the intention of starting the game round. However, when this configuration is applied to any of the game machines E1 to the game machine E3, it is possible to reduce the chance that the above event occurs.

Game machine E5. A gaming machine characterized in that any of the gaming machines E1 to E4 is provided with a notification means (start lamp) for notifying that the operation of the start operating means is valid.

According to the gaming machine, it is notified that the operation of the start operation means is valid. With such a configuration, even if the operation can be invalidated even if the start operation means is operated after setting the bet number, the operation of the start operation means is effective through the notification means to the player. It is possible to grasp whether or not it is said. As a result, it is possible to reduce the chance that the player is confused.

Game machine E6. A gaming machine characterized in that any of the gaming machines E1 to E5 is provided with a second notifying means for notifying that the specific information is set.

According to this gaming machine, it is notified that specific information is set. With such a configuration, even if the operation of the start operation means can be invalidated when specific information is set, the operation of the start operation means is effective for the player through the second notification means. It is possible to grasp whether or not it is said. As a result, it is possible to reduce the chance that the player is confused.

Game machine E7. In any of the game machines E1 to the game machine E6, the specific information is set when the game round with the second specified number as the bet number is started, while the first specified number is set as the bet number. A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured not to be set when the game is started.

According to the game machine, the specific information is set when the game round with the second specified number as the bet number is started. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the chance that a player who wants to repeatedly play a game with the second specified number as the bet number accidentally starts a game with the first specified number as the bet number. Become. Further, the specific information is not set when the game round with the first specified number as the bet number is started. With such a configuration, when it is desired to continue the game times with the first specified number as the bet number, it is possible to prevent the interval between the previous game times and the next game times from being delayed. Become. As a result, it is possible to prevent a player who wants to repeatedly play a game with the first specified number as the bet number from feeling frustrated by the bad tempo and diminishing the motivation to play.

As a result of the above, the player who wants to repeatedly play the game with the first specified number as the bet number and the player who wants to repeatedly play the game with the second specified number as the bet number are both motivated to play. It is possible to reduce the chances of declining.

Game machine E8. In any of the game machines E1 to the game machine E7, a plurality of circulation display means (reel 32L, 32M, 32R) for circulatingly displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs), and a role when the game rotation is started. For the lottery means for performing lottery (lottery processing function of the main control device 101), a plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the circulation display of the pattern, and the lottery for the winning combination. A privilege that grants a privilege to the player as a prize is established based on the fact that the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination forms a predetermined combination (combination of small combination symbols, etc.) at the effective position (effective line) and stops. An advantageous state (winning operation notification function) capable of operating an instruction function (winning operation notification function) for notifying an operation method for establishing a specific winning as a gaming state, including a granting means (medal payout processing S210 of the main control device 101, etc.). It has an advantageous section) and a normal state (normal section) in which the instruction function does not operate, and the advantageous state has a first game mode (chance mode) and an operation of the instruction function rather than the first game mode. A transition lottery means (main control device 101: When the transition lottery functions S904 and S905) and the predetermined upper limit number of games (1500 times) are played in the advantageous state, the ending means (main control device) for ending the advantageous state and shifting to the normal state. 101 advantageous section end functions S1103 to S1105), and the end means is the sum of the number of games with the first specified number as the bet number and the number of games with the second specified number as the bet number. Is configured to end the advantageous state and shift to the normal state when the maximum number of times is reached, and the shift lottery means is limited to the game times with the second specified number as the bet number. A gaming machine characterized by being configured to perform.

According to this game machine, the advantageous state ends when the total number of games with the first specified number as the bet number and the number of games with the second specified number as the bet number reaches the upper limit. , The transition lottery for whether or not to shift to the second game mode is performed only in the game times with the second specified number as the bet number. In such a configuration, when a game in which the first specified number is used as the bet number is played in the advantageous state, not only the transition lottery is not performed, but also the game in which the second specified number that can be played in the advantageous state is used as the bet number. The number of times will be reduced. Further, the decrease in the number of games in which the second specified number that can be played in the advantageous state is set as the bet number also leads to the decrease in the number of games that can be played in the second game mode. Therefore, if the game round with the first specified number as the bet number is started under the advantageous state, there is a concern that the player may significantly reduce the motivation to play. However, when this configuration is applied to any of the gaming machines E1 to E7, the above concerns can be suitably resolved.

Pachinko machine E9. In the game machine E8, when the lottery result of the combination is the first special combination (BB2) winning and the combination of the first special symbols (BB2 symbols) is stopped at the effective position, the first special gaming period (BB) The combination of the first special game period transition means (BB state transition function S604 of the main control device 101) to be shifted to (state) and the lottery result of the combination is the first special combination winning, and the first special pattern is When the combination of the first special symbols does not stop at the effective position, the first reserved storage means (BB2 winning flag carry-over of the main control device 101) reserves and stores the first special combination winning until the combination of the first special symbols stops at the effective position. The first special combination can be won and the combination of the first special symbols can be stopped at the effective position only in the game times in which the first specified number is set as the bet number. A gaming machine characterized by that.

According to this gaming machine, the first special combination can be won and the combination of the first special symbols can be stopped at an effective position only in the game times in which the first specified number is set as the bet number. With such a configuration, after the first special role winning is reserved and stored, if the game round with the second specified number as the bet number is started, it is possible to prevent the combination of the first special symbols from stopping at the effective position. It becomes possible to do. As a result, it is possible to avoid complicating the game, and it is possible to reduce the chance that the player unintentionally stops the combination of the first special symbols at an effective position. On the other hand, if the game round with the first specified number as the bet number is accidentally started and the combination of the first special symbols is stopped at the effective position in the game round, the player is motivated to play. There is a concern that it may significantly reduce the number of people. However, when this configuration is applied to the gaming machine E8, the above concerns can be suitably resolved.

Game machine E10. The gaming machine E9 is characterized in that the expected value to which the game value per game in the first special game period is given is less than the number of game values required for one game.

According to this gaming machine, when the first special gaming period is entered, the gaming value of the player is reduced until the end of the first special gaming period. In the case of such a configuration, there is a concern that the player who has stopped the combination of the first special symbols at the effective position may significantly reduce the motivation to play. However, when this configuration is applied to the gaming machine E9, it is possible to reduce the chance that the combination of the first special symbols stops at the effective position, and it is possible to preferably eliminate the above concerns.

Game machine E11. A gaming machine characterized in that the specific information is not set in the first special gaming period in the gaming machine E9 or the gaming machine E10.

According to this gaming machine, specific information is not set during the first special gaming period. With such a configuration, when it is desired to continue the game times in the first special game period, it is possible to prevent the interval between the previous game times and the next game times from being delayed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player who wants to end the first special game period from feeling frustrated by the bad tempo and diminishing his motivation to play.

Game machine F1. A bet number setting means (medal insertion processing function S258 of the main control device 101) for setting a bet number based on an input operation of a game value (medal, virtual medal) is provided, and the first specified number (2) is used as the bet number. The game is when the start operation means (start lever 41) is operated in the set situation and when the start operation means is operated in the situation where the second specified number (3) is set as the bet number. In a gaming machine that can start times
When specific information (lock flag, lock timer 10 seconds) is set, the start of the game with the first specified number as the bet number is restricted, while the second specified number is used as the bet number. The configuration is such that the start of game times is not restricted.
A gaming machine characterized in that a relaxation means (such as the lock timer clear function S1609 of the main control device 101) is provided to relax the restriction on the start of the game round with the first specified number as the bet number.

According to this gaming machine, when specific information is set, the start of the game times with the first specified number as the bet number is restricted, while the start of the game times with the second specified number as the bet number is restricted. Is not restricted. With such a configuration, in a gaming machine capable of executing a game in which the first specified number is the bet number and a game in which the second specified number is the bet number, a game in which the second specified number is the bet number can be played. It is possible to reduce the chance that the player who wants to play the game mistakenly plays the game with the first specified number as the bet number.

In addition, since the relaxation means for relaxing the restriction on the start of the game with the first specified number as the bet number is provided, the player who wants to play the game with the first specified number as the bet number is in a situation where the restriction is relaxed. It is possible to start a game with the first specified number as the bet number.

As a result of the above, it is possible to reduce the chance that the player loses the motivation to play as a result of erroneously setting the number of bets and starting the game round, and it is possible to improve the game interest. Become.

The "game value input operation" is not limited to an input operation for directly inputting the game value, but also includes an input operation for indirectly inputting the stored and stored game value in a configuration in which the game value can be stored and stored.

Game machine F2. In the gaming machine F1, the relaxation means is a gaming machine characterized in that when the player performs a specific operation (an operation in which the number of bets is set to 3), the specific information is invalidated.

According to this gaming machine, when a player performs a specific operation, a process of invalidating the specific information is performed. With such a configuration, when starting a game with the first specified number as the bet number, in addition to the input operation using the first specified number as the bet number and the operation of the start operation means, it is specified. It is possible to configure a configuration that requires a specific operation in which the information becomes invalid. As a result, it is possible to reduce the chance that a player who wants to play a game with the second specified number as the bet number mistakenly plays the game with the first specified number as the bet number.

Game machine F3. In the game machine F1 or the game machine F2, when the player performs a predetermined operation (operation of the settlement switch 59), the bet number can be changed from the second specified number to the first specified number. A gaming machine characterized in that the mitigation means is configured to perform processing in which the specific information becomes invalid when the bet number setting means sets the second specified number as the bet number.

According to the game machine, when the second specified number is set as the bet number, the specific information is invalidated. Then, when the player performs a predetermined operation, the number of bets can be changed from the second specified number to the first specified number. With such a configuration, a player who wants to play a game with the first specified number as the bet number performs a predetermined operation after performing a game value input operation in which the second specified number is set as the bet number. By changing the bet number to the first specified number and then operating the start operation means, it is possible to start the game with the first specified number as the bet number.

Game machine F4. In any of the game machines F1 to the game machine F3, when the start operation means is operated in a situation where the first specified number is set as the bet number, the specific information becomes invalid. A gaming machine characterized by performing processing.

According to the game machine, when the start operation means is operated in the situation where the first specified number is set as the bet number, the specific information is invalidated. With such a configuration, a player who wants to play a game with the first specified number as the bet number operates the start operation means in the situation where the first specified number is set as the bet number and invalidates the specific information. Then, by operating the start operation means again, it is possible to start the game round with the first specified number as the bet number.

Gaming machine F5. The game machine F1 to the game machine F4 is provided with a measuring means for measuring time (timer subtraction processing function S108 of the main control device 101), and when a predetermined predetermined time (10 seconds) has elapsed, the first 1 A gaming machine characterized in that the restriction on the start of gaming times with a specified number as the number of bets is lifted.

According to this gaming machine, when a predetermined predetermined time elapses, the restriction on the start of the game round with the first specified number as the betting number is lifted. With such a configuration, a player who wants to play a game with the first specified number as the bet number sets the first specified number as the bet number by operating the start operation means after waiting until the specified time elapses. It is possible to start the game round. Further, when this configuration is applied to any of the game machines F2 to the game machine F4, the player does not know the operation method for relaxing the restriction on the start of the game times with the first specified number as the bet number. However, it is possible to start the game round with the first specified number as the bet number. As a result, while reducing the chance that a player who wants to play a game with the second specified number as the bet number mistakenly starts a game with the first specified number as the bet number, the first specified number is used as the bet number. It is possible to reduce the chance that the player who wants to play the game cannot start the game with the first specified number as the bet number and the game motivation is reduced.

Game machine F6. The gaming machine F5 is characterized in that the measuring means measures the time after a natural number of 1 or more is set as the betting number.

According to this gaming machine, the restriction on the start of the game round with the first specified number as the bet number is lifted when a specified time elapses after a natural number of 1 or more is set as the bet number. With such a configuration, it is possible to further reduce the chance that a player who wants to play a game with the second specified number as the bet number accidentally starts a game with the first specified number as the bet number. Become. For example, when a predetermined time has elapsed from the end of the game round, the restriction on the start of the game round with the first specified number as the bet number may be lifted. However, in such a configuration, if the player leaves the seat after the game round is completed, there is a possibility that the above restriction is released when the player returns.

Game machine F7. In any of the game machines F1 to the game machine F6, the specific information is set when the game round with the second specified number as the bet number is started, while the first specified number is set as the bet number. A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured not to be set when the game round is started.

According to the game machine, the specific information is set when the game round with the second specified number as the bet number is started. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the chance that a player who wants to repeatedly play a game with the second specified number as the bet number accidentally starts a game with the first specified number as the bet number. Become. Further, the specific information is not set when the game round with the first specified number as the bet number is started. With such a configuration, when it is desired to continue the game times with the first specified number as the bet number, it is possible to prevent the interval between the previous game times and the next game times from being delayed. Become. As a result, it is possible to prevent a player who wants to repeatedly play a game with the first specified number as the bet number from feeling frustrated by the bad tempo and diminishing the motivation to play.

As a result of the above, the player who wants to repeatedly play the game with the first specified number as the bet number and the player who wants to repeatedly play the game with the second specified number as the bet number are both motivated to play. It is possible to reduce the chances of declining.

Gaming machine F8. In any of the game machines F1 to the game machine F7, the second specified number is a natural number larger than the first specified number, and the storage storage means (mainly) for storing and storing the game value up to a predetermined number (50). The control device 101 has a credit function) and an input operation means (first credit insertion switch 56) operated to input the stored and stored game value, and the bet number setting means is the stored storage means. When the input operation means is operated in a situation where the game value of the second specified number or more is stored and stored, the second specified number is set as the bet number, and the first specified number is stored in the stored storage means. A game machine characterized in that when the input operating means is operated in a situation where a specified number of game values are stored and stored, the first specified number is set as the bet number.

According to this gaming machine, when the input operation means is operated in a situation where the storage storage means stores and stores the game value of the second specified number or more, the second specified number can be set as the bet number. When the input operation means is operated in a situation where the first specified number of game values are stored and stored in the storage storage means, the first specified number can be set as the bet number. In such a configuration, since the player may operate the input operation means to operate the start operation means without confirming the game value number stored in the storage storage means, the second specified number is set as the bet number. An event occurs in which a game round is started with the first specified number as the bet number with the intention of starting the game round. However, when this configuration is applied to any of the game machines F1 to the game machine F7, it is possible to reduce the chance that the above event occurs.

Gaming machine F9. In any of the game machines F1 to the game machine F8, a plurality of circulation display means (reel 32L, 32M, 32R) for circulatingly displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs), and a role when the game rotation is started. For the lottery means for performing lottery (lottery processing function of the main control device 101), a plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the circulation display of the pattern, and the lottery for the winning combination. A privilege that grants a privilege to the player as a prize is established based on the fact that the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination forms a predetermined combination (combination of small combination symbols, etc.) at the effective position (effective line) and stops. An advantageous state (winning operation notification function) capable of operating an instruction function (winning operation notification function) for notifying an operation method for establishing a specific winning as a gaming state, including a granting means (medal payout processing S210 of the main control device 101, etc.). It has an advantageous section) and a normal state (normal section) in which the instruction function does not operate, and the advantageous state has a first game mode (chance mode) and an operation of the instruction function rather than the first game mode. A transition lottery means (main control device 101: When the transition lottery functions S904 and S905) and the predetermined upper limit number of games (1500 times) are played in the advantageous state, the ending means (main control device) for ending the advantageous state and shifting to the normal state. 101 advantageous section end functions S1103 to S1105), and the end means is the sum of the number of games with the first specified number as the bet number and the number of games with the second specified number as the bet number. Is configured to end the advantageous state and shift to the normal state when the maximum number of times is reached, and the shift lottery means is limited to the game times with the second specified number as the bet number. A gaming machine characterized by being configured to perform.

According to this game machine, the advantageous state ends when the total number of games with the first specified number as the bet number and the number of games with the second specified number as the bet number reaches the upper limit. , The transition lottery for whether or not to shift to the second game mode is performed only in the game times with the second specified number as the bet number. In such a configuration, when a game in which the first specified number is used as the bet number is played in the advantageous state, not only the transition lottery is not performed, but also the game in which the second specified number that can be played in the advantageous state is used as the bet number. The number of times will be reduced. Further, the decrease in the number of games in which the second specified number that can be played in the advantageous state is set as the bet number also leads to the decrease in the number of games that can be played in the second game mode. Therefore, if the game round with the first specified number as the bet number is started under the advantageous state, there is a concern that the player may significantly reduce the motivation to play. However, when this configuration is applied to any of the gaming machines F1 to F8, the above concerns can be suitably resolved.

Game machine G1. A bet number setting means (medal insertion processing function S258 of the main control device 101) for setting a bet number based on an input operation of a game value (medal, virtual medal) is provided, and the first specified number (2) is used as the bet number. The game is when the start operation means (start lever 41) is operated in the set situation and when the start operation means is operated in the situation where the second specified number (3) is set as the bet number. In a gaming machine that can start times
If the same number of bets as the previous game is set, the start of the next game is not restricted, and if the previous game is a game with the second specified number as the bet, the start of the next game is not restricted. A gaming machine characterized in that the start of the next gaming round with the first specified number as the betting number is restricted.

According to this gaming machine, when the same number of bets as the previous game is set, the start of the next game is not restricted, and the previous game is the game with the second specified number as the bet. If this is the case, the start of the next game round with the first specified number as the bet number is restricted. With such a configuration, in a gaming machine capable of executing a game in which the first specified number is the bet number and a game in which the second specified number is the bet number, a game in which the second specified number is the bet number can be played. It is possible to reduce the chance that a player who wants to play repeatedly mistakenly plays a game with the first specified number as the bet number.

As a result of the above, it is possible to reduce the chance that the player loses the motivation to play as a result of erroneously setting the number of bets and starting the game round, and it is possible to improve the game interest. Become.

The "game value input operation" is not limited to an input operation for directly inputting the game value, but also includes an input operation for indirectly inputting the stored and stored game value in a configuration in which the game value can be stored and stored.

Game machine G2. The game machine G1 is characterized in that a relaxation means (such as the lock timer clear function S1609 of the main control device 101) is provided to relax the restriction on the start of the next game with the first specified number as the bet number. Machine.

According to this gaming machine, the restriction on the start of the next gaming round with the first specified number as the betting number may be relaxed. With such a configuration, a player who wants to play a game with the first specified number as the bet number can start a game with the first specified number as the bet number in a situation where the restriction is relaxed.

Gaming machine G3. In the gaming machine G2, when the player performs a specific operation (an operation in which the number of bets is 3), the mitigation means enables the start of the next gaming round with the first specified number as the betting number. A gaming machine featuring.

According to this gaming machine, when a player performs a specific operation, it is possible to start the next gaming round with the first specified number as the betting number. With such a configuration, when starting a game with the first specified number as the bet number, in addition to the input operation using the first specified number as the bet number and the operation of the start operation means, the first It is possible to configure a configuration that requires a specific operation that enables the start of the next game round with one specified number as the bet number. As a result, it is possible to reduce the chance that a player who wants to play a game with the second specified number as the bet number mistakenly plays the game with the first specified number as the bet number.

Gaming machine G4. In the game machine G2 or the game machine G3, when the player performs a predetermined operation (operation of the settlement switch 59), the bet number can be changed from the second specified number to the first specified number. A gaming machine characterized in that when the bet number setting means sets the second specified number as the bet number, the mitigation means can start the next game round with the first specified number as the bet number. ..

According to this gaming machine, when the second specified number is set as the bet number, the next game round can be started with the first specified number as the bet number. With such a configuration, a player who wants to play a game with the first specified number as the bet number performs a predetermined operation after performing a game value input operation in which the second specified number is set as the bet number. By changing the bet number to the first specified number and then operating the start operation means, it is possible to start the next game round with the first specified number as the bet number.

Gaming machine G5. In any of the gaming machines G2 to the gaming machine G4, when the starting operating means is operated in a situation where the first specified number is set as the betting number, the mitigation means bets the first specified number. A gaming machine characterized in that it enables the start of the next gaming round as a number.

According to this gaming machine, when the start operation means is operated in a situation where the first specified number is set as the bet number, the next game round can be started with the first specified number as the bet number. With such a configuration, a player who wants to play a game with the first specified number as the bet number operates the start operation means in a situation where the first specified number is set as the bet number, and then operates the start operation means. By operating again, it is possible to start the next game round with the first specified number as the bet number.

Gaming machine G6. When any of the gaming machines G1 to G5 is provided with a measuring means for measuring the time (timer subtraction processing function S108 of the main control device 101) and a predetermined predetermined time (10 seconds) has elapsed, the first A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured to enable the start of the next gaming round with one specified number as the betting number.

According to this gaming machine, when a predetermined predetermined time elapses, the next gaming round can be started with the first specified number as the betting number. With such a configuration, a player who wants to play a game with the first specified number as the bet number sets the first specified number as the bet number by operating the start operation means after waiting until the specified time elapses. It becomes possible to start the next game round. Further, when this configuration is applied to any of the game machines G3 to the game machine G5, the player does not know the operation method for relaxing the restriction on the start of the game times with the first specified number as the bet number. However, it is possible to start the game round with the first specified number as the bet number. As a result, while reducing the chance that a player who wants to play a game with the second specified number as the bet number mistakenly starts a game with the first specified number as the bet number, the first specified number is used as the bet number. It is possible to reduce the chance that the player who wants to play the game cannot start the game with the first specified number as the bet number and the game motivation is reduced.

Game machine G7. The gaming machine G6 is characterized in that the measuring means measures the time after a natural number of 1 or more is set as the betting number.

According to this gaming machine, the restriction on the start of the next game with the first specified number as the bet number is lifted when a specified time elapses after a natural number of 1 or more is set as the bet number. With such a configuration, it is possible to further reduce the chance that a player who wants to play a game with the second specified number as the bet number mistakenly starts the next game round with the first specified number as the bet number. It becomes. For example, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the end of the previous game round, the restriction on the start of the next game round with the first specified number as the bet number may be lifted. However, in such a configuration, if the player leaves the seat after the previous game round is completed, there is a possibility that the above restriction is lifted when the player returns.

The above-mentioned game machine group A to the above-mentioned game machine G group may be appropriately combined, and even when they are combined, the above-mentioned action and effect can be obtained.

10 ... Slot machine as a game machine, 32 ... Reel as a circular body while forming a circulation display means, 41 ... Start operation means or start lever as a start operation means, 42 to 44 ... Stop switch as a stop operation means, 56 ... 1st credit insertion switch as start operation means or input operation means, 57 ... 2nd credit insertion switch as start operation means or input operation means, 58 ... 3rd credit insertion switch as start operation means or input operation means , 63 ... Upper lamp constituting the auxiliary effect unit or the specific effect executing means, 64 ... Speaker constituting the auxiliary effect unit or the specific effect executing means, 65 ... Auxiliary display unit constituting the auxiliary effect unit or the specific effect executing means, 81. ... A display control device constituting a sub control board or a specific effect executing means, 101 ... a main control device as a main control board, 102 ... a CPU constituting various control means such as a lottery means and a main control means.

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A bet number setting means for setting a bet number based on a game value input operation is provided, and a case where the start operation means is operated in a situation where the first specified number is set as the bet number and a second bet number as the bet number. In the case where the start operation means is operated in the situation where the specified number is set, and in the game machine capable of starting the game times.
When specific information is set, the start of the game times with the first specified number as the bet number is restricted, while the start of the game times with the second specified number as the bet number is not restricted. ,
A gaming machine characterized in that a relaxation means for relaxing the restriction on the start of a gaming number with the first specified number as the betting number is provided. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the mitigation means performs a process in which the specific information becomes invalid when the player performs a specific operation. When the player performs a predetermined operation, the bet number can be changed from the second specified number to the first specified number, and the mitigation means can be used as the bet number set by the bet number setting means. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the specific information is invalidated when a specified number is set. Claims 1 to 1, wherein the mitigation means performs a process in which the specific information becomes invalid when the start operation means is operated in a situation where the first specified number is set as the bet number. The gaming machine according to any one of item 3. 1. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 4.

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