JP2023118870A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest in a game.SOLUTION: When a start lever 41 provided in a slot machine 10 is operated, a lottery of winning combinations is performed inside and visible reels 32L, 32M, 32R through display windows 26L, 26M, 26R start rotating. When stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R corresponding to the respective stop switches 42 to 44 are stopped. In the slot machine 10, a main control board manages a normal section and an advantageous section. The advantageous section is completed when a game is played for 1500 times in the advantageous section, and when a difference number reaches 2400, and when a value of a remaining notification game number counter reaches 0. When the difference number reaches 2260, a shift is performed to a whole distance running mode.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines such as slot machines.

A slot machine is an example of a gaming machine that rotates and then stops a plurality of reels. In the slot machine, a plurality of symbols are provided on the outer peripheral portion of each reel, and a part of the symbols provided to each reel can be visually recognized through a display window. Then, when the player inserts medals, an effective line is set, and after that, the player operates the start lever to play a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as "BB") combination, a small combination, or a small combination inside the slot machine. A lottery for a combination such as a replay is performed and each reel starts to rotate, and by operating a stop switch after each reel starts to rotate, the reels are sequentially stopped and one game ends. When all the reels stop rotating and the combination of the winning combination and the corresponding symbols on the effective line stops, the player wins, and the player is given the privilege of paying out medals, the privilege of changing the game state, etc. (See Patent Document 1, for example).

In recent years, as a game state advantageous to the player, in addition to the BB state that shifts to when a BB prize is established, the probability of winning a replay is higher than in the normal game state, and if a predetermined combination is won, a predetermined Some games have an assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as "ART") state for notifying the operation order of the stop switches for establishing a prize.

JP-A-2002-355364

In gaming machines such as those exemplified above, there is a demand for further enhancement of amusement in games.

The above problem is not limited to the slot machine as exemplified above, but also applies to other game machines that cyclically display a plurality of patterns and then terminate the cyclical display based on the operation of the stop operation means. It is a problem.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the enjoyment of games.

In the invention according to claim 1, a plurality of cyclic display means for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns, a start operation means operated to start the cyclic display of the patterns, a lottery means for performing a lottery for a winning combination, A plurality of stop operation means operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the symbols, and a winning pattern corresponding to a winning combination won in the lottery for the combination forming a predetermined combination at valid positions and stopping. Based on this, in a gaming machine equipped with privilege giving means for awarding a privilege to a player when a prize is established, as a game zone, an advantageous zone in which an instruction function for informing an operation method for establishing a specific win can operate; a normal section in which the instruction function does not operate, and difference number information storage means for storing difference number information indicating the number difference after shifting to the advantageous section; and difference number information storage means in the advantageous section. difference number information updating means for updating the difference number information stored in the difference number information stored in the difference number information storage means; Normal section transition means for terminating the advantageous section and transitioning to the normal section when a predetermined upper limit number is reached, predetermined mode transition means for transitioning to a predetermined mode when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and lottery for the winning combination. a predetermined increasing means for increasing the number of remaining games or the remaining number of games in the predetermined mode based on the result, and when the difference number information stored in the difference number information storage means reaches a first number less than the upper limit number. A new game round is started with the same number of bets as the number of bets set in the game round in which the replay win is established. In the advantageous interval, the difference number information stored in the difference number information storage means is not updated in the game round in which the replay winning is established, while the game in which the replay winning is established It is determined whether or not the difference number information stored in the difference number information storage means has reached the upper limit number even if it is the first number difference number information storage means. is reached, the difference number information stored in the difference number information storage means reaches the upper limit number and the advantageous section ends, and the difference number information stored in the difference number information storage means When the number of remaining games or the number of remaining coins is increased by the predetermined increasing means before reaching one number, an increase notification effect is executed to notify the increase of the number of remaining games or the number of remaining coins by the predetermined increasing means, After the difference number information stored in the difference number information storage means reaches the first number, the increase notification effect is not executed.

It is possible to improve the game interest.

1 is a front view of a slot machine according to one embodiment; FIG. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the slot machine showing a state in which the front door is closed; 1 is a perspective view of a slot machine showing a state in which a front door is opened; FIG. Rear view of the front door. The front view of a housing|casing. The figure which shows the pattern arrangement|sequence of each reel. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between a pattern and a combination line that can be visually recognized through a display window; Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a prize mode and the privilege provided. A block diagram of a slot machine. 4 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing; 4 is a flowchart showing normal processing; The flowchart which shows a lottery process. The figure which shows an example of a lottery table. 4 is a flowchart showing reel control processing; Explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the order of operation of the stop switch and the winning mode to be established. 4 is a flowchart showing section lottery processing in a normal section; A flowchart showing a game section process in a normal section. A flow chart which shows section lottery processing in challenge mode. A flow chart showing game section processing in challenge mode. 6 is a flowchart showing end determination processing; The flowchart which shows the area lottery process in alerting|reporting mode. The flowchart which shows the game section process in alerting|reporting mode. 4 is a flowchart showing section lottery processing in finish mode. 4 is a flowchart showing game section processing in finish mode. 4 is a flowchart showing effect instruction processing; 5 is a flowchart showing notification processing during ED. 5 is a flowchart showing ED end determination processing; 4 is a flowchart showing ED end processing; The flowchart which shows a customer waiting process. 9 is a flowchart showing an ED notification process according to the second embodiment;

(First embodiment)

An embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a reel-type game machine, which is a type of game machine, specifically a slot machine, will be described in detail below 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. 5 is a front view of the housing 11. FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the slot machine 10 has a housing 11 forming its outer shell. The housing 11 is formed in the shape of a box with an open front as a whole, and is attached to a so-called island facility by nailing or the like when it is installed in a game hall.

A front door 12 is attached to the front side of the housing 11 so that it can be opened and closed. That is, the housing 11 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 13a and 13b on the left side as viewed from the front, and the front door 12 is provided with bearings 14a at positions corresponding to the support shafts 13a and 13b. , 14b are provided. With the spindles 13a and 13b inserted into the bearings 14a and 14b, the front door 12 rotates with respect to the housing 11 about the opening/closing axis extending vertically connecting the spindles 13a and 13b. It is movably supported, and the front open side of the housing 11 can be opened or closed by turning the front door 12 . Further, the front door 12 is kept in a locked state by a locking device 20 provided on the back side thereof so that it cannot be opened. A key cylinder 21 integrated with a locking device 20 is provided on the upper right end side of the front door 12, and the locked state is released by a predetermined key operation on the key cylinder 21.例文帳に追加

A game panel 25 is provided near the upper center of the front door 12 to inform the player of the game state. Three vertical display windows 26L, 26M and 26R are formed side by side on the game panel 25, and the inside of the slot machine 10 can be visually recognized through the respective display windows 26L, 26M and 26R. The display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R may be combined into one and used as 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. Above the partition plate 30, a reel unit 31 constituting variable display means is attached. The reel unit 31 includes a left reel 32L, a middle reel 32M, and a right reel 32R, each of which is cylindrical (annular). Each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is rotatably supported such that the center axis thereof coincides with the rotation axis of the reel. The rotation axes of the respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R are arranged on the same axis extending substantially horizontally, and the respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R correspond to the respective display windows 26L, 26M, 26R one-to-one. . Therefore, part of the surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is visible through the corresponding display windows 26L, 26M, 26R. Further, when the reels 32L, 32M, 32R rotate forward, the surfaces of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are displayed through the respective display windows 26L, 26M, 26R as if they were moving from top to bottom.

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

Each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is connected to a stepping motor, and the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are individually driven by the stepping motor to rotate independently. . The stepping motor is set to make one rotation by applying a drive signal of 500 pulses (hereinafter also referred to as an excitation pulse), for example. controlled. Also, in the reel unit 31, a reel index sensor for detecting that the reel has made one rotation is installed on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. The reel index sensor outputs a detection signal to the main controller 101, which will be described later, each time it detects that the reel has made one rotation. Therefore, main controller 101 adjusts the angular positions of reels 32L, 32M, and 32R every rotation based on the detection signal from the reel index sensor and the number of excitation pulses output until the detection signal is input. It can be checked and corrected.

A plurality of patterns as identification information are drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R in the long side direction (circling direction). More specifically, 20 patterns are drawn at regular intervals. Therefore, 25 pulses (=500 pulses/20 symbols) of excitation pulses are required to switch a pattern at a predetermined position to the next pattern. Further, the main controller 101 recognizes the symbols that are visible from the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R based on the number of excitation pulses output after the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input, Control can be performed to stop a predetermined pattern at a position visible from 26L, 26M, and 26R.

Next, the symbols drawn on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R will be described.

FIG. 6 shows the pattern arrangement of the left reel 32L, the middle reel 32M, and the right reel 32R. As shown in the figure, each reel 32L, 32M, 32R has 20 symbols arranged in a row. Numbers 1 to 20 are assigned to the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, respectively. , and are not actually attached to the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, the numbers will be used in the following description.

The symbols include a “cherry” symbol (eg, 20th on the left reel 32L), a “watermelon” symbol (eg, 19th on the left reel 32L), a “bell” symbol (eg, 18th on the left reel 32L), and “ Black 7" symbol (e.g., 17th on the left reel 32L), "Replay" symbol (e.g., 16th on the left reel 32L), "Star" symbol (e.g., 15th on the left reel 32L), "Black BAR" symbol (eg, 12th on the left reel 32L), "white 7" symbols (eg, 7th on the left reel 32L), and "white BAR" symbols (eg, 2nd on the left reel 32L). Then, as shown in FIG. 6, the numbers and arrangement orders of various symbols are completely different in each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R.

Each of the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R is formed so that 3 of the 20 symbols attached to the corresponding reel are visible as a whole. Therefore, when all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped, 3×3=9 symbols are visible through the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R.

In this slot machine 10, a total of 5 combination lines are set so as to connect positions where these 9 symbols can be visually recognized, 3 in parallel in the horizontal direction and 2 in crossing in the diagonal direction. ing. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 7(a), as a horizontal combination line, an upper line L1 connecting the upper symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R and middle symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. A connecting 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-downward line L4 connecting the upper pattern of the left reel 32L, the middle pattern of the middle reel 32M, and the lower pattern of the right reel 32R, the lower pattern of the left reel 32L, and the middle pattern of the middle reel 32M. A rightward rising line L5 connecting the upper symbols of the right reel 32R is set. Then, when the symbols stop in a predetermined combination on the activated combination line, that is, on the activated line, as a result of winning a prize, a privilege of paying out a predetermined number of medals, which are game media, is given, or the game state is shifted. It is designed to grant benefits that

In this slot machine 10, as shown in FIG. 7(b), only the middle line L2 is set as the activated line. The four combined lines of the upper line L1, the lower line L3, the downward-sloping line L4, and the upward-sloping line L5 are never regarded as effective lines.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a correspondence relationship between a winning combination of symbols and a privilege given when winning.

Small prizes for which medals are paid out include a cherry prize, a watermelon prize, a bell prize, and a first to seventh minor prizes.

When the "cherry" symbol on the left reel 32L stops on the active line, three medals are paid out as a cherry win. That is, in the case of a cherry win, any symbols may be stopped on the active line for the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R. In other words, it can be said that a cherry win is established when a combination of the "cherry" symbol on the left reel 32L and any symbol on the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R stops on the activated line. When the "watermelon" symbol on each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the activated line, three medals are paid out as a watermelon winning prize. When the "Bell" symbols on the respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R stop on the activated line, 9 medals are paid out as a bell prize.

When the "white 7" symbol on the left reel 32L, the "star" symbol or "cherry" symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the "white BAR" symbol or "star" symbol on the right reel 32R are stopped on the activated line. , three medals are paid out as the first minor winning combination. The “black 7” symbol or “black BAR” symbol on the left reel 32L, the “star” symbol or “cherry” symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the “white BAR” symbol or “star” symbol on the right reel 32R are valid. When it stops on the line, three medals are paid out as a second minor win. When the "white BAR" symbol on the left reel 32L, the "star" symbol or "cherry" symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the "white BAR" symbol or "star" symbol on the right reel 32R are stopped on the activated line. , three medals are paid out as the third minor winning combination. Any of the "white 7", "black 7", "white BAR", and "black BAR" symbols on the left reel 32L, the "star" or "cherry" symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the right reel 32R. When the "white BAR" symbol or the "star" symbol stops on the active line, three medals are paid out as the fourth minor winning prize.

When the "bell" symbol on the left reel 32L, the "star" symbol or "cherry" symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the "white BAR" symbol or "star" symbol on the right reel 32R are stopped on the activated line. , one medal is paid out as the fifth minor winning combination. Any of the "white 7", "black 7", "white BAR", and "black BAR" symbols on the left reel 32L, the "replay" symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the "white BAR" symbol on the right reel 32R. Or, when the "star" symbol stops on the activated line, one medal is paid out as the sixth minor winning prize. Left reel 32L with ``white 7'', ``black 7'', ``white BAR'', or ``black BAR'' patterns, middle reel 32M with ``bell'' pattern, and right reel 32R with ``white BAR'' pattern. Or when the "star" symbol stops on the activated line, one medal is paid out as the seventh minor winning prize.

A replay win is given as a win with a replay privilege that allows the next game to be played without inserting medals. When the "replay" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the active line, the replay wins.

In the following description, a combination of symbols corresponding to each prize is also referred to as a combination of winning symbols. For example, a combination of watermelon patterns is a combination of patterns that result in a watermelon prize, that is, a combination of "watermelon" patterns, "watermelon" patterns, and "watermelon" patterns. Also, the symbols on the reels 32L, 32M, 32R corresponding to each winning are also called winning symbols. For example, the first minor symbol is a "white 7" symbol on the left reel 32L, a "star" symbol and a "cherry" symbol on the middle reel 32M, and a "white BAR" symbol on the right reel 32R. and a "star" pattern.

A start lever 41 that is operated to start the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is provided on the lower left side of the game panel 25. As shown in FIG. The start lever 41 constitutes start operation means or start operation means operated to start rotating the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, that is, to start variable display of symbols. When the start lever 41 is operated with a predetermined number of medals inserted, the reels 32L, 32M and 32R start rotating.

On the right side of the start lever 41, button-shaped stop switches 42 to 44 are provided to be operated to individually stop the rotating reels 32L, 32M, 32R. 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, respectively. 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 this case, the rotation of the right reel 32R stops. The stop switches 42 to 44 constitute stop operation means operated to stop the variable display of symbols based on the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R.

A medal slot 45 for inserting medals is provided on the lower right side of the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R. The medal slot 45 constitutes input means for inputting game media. Further, if attention is paid to the fact that the medal insertion slot 45 is accompanied by an action of directly inserting medals by the player, it can be said that the medal insertion slot 45 constitutes direct input means for directly inputting game media.

A medal inserted from the medal slot 45 is led to either a storage passage 47 or an ejection passage 48 by a selector 46 as 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. When the medal passage switching solenoid 46a is de-energized, the medals are guided to the discharge passage 48 side, and when the medal passage switching solenoid 46a is energized, the medals are guided. is guided to the storage passage 47 side. The medals guided to the storage passage 47 are guided to the hopper device 51 housed inside the housing 11 . On the other hand, the medals guided to the discharge passage 48 are guided to the medal receiving tray 50 from the medal discharge port 49 provided at the lower front surface of the front door 12 and returned to the player.

The hopper device 51 is composed of a storage tank 52 for storing medals and a payout device 53 for paying out the medals to the player. The payout device 53 rotates a medal payout rotary plate (not shown) to discharge the medals to an opening 48a provided in the discharge passage 48 and to pay out the medals to the medal receiving 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 for avoiding a predetermined amount or more of medals from being stored in the storage tank 52. FIG. Inside the storage tank 52 of the hopper device 51, a guide plate 52a for discharging medals from the storage tank 52 to the reserve tank 54 is provided. Therefore, when the medals are stored above the height at which the guide plate 52a is provided, the medals are stored in the reserve tank .

A button-like return switch 55 is provided below the medal slot 45 . When the return switch 55 is operated under the condition that the medals inserted into the medal slot 45 are clogged in the selector 46, the selector 46 is mechanically interlocked and operated, and the medals clogged in the selector 46 are returned to the medals. It is designed to be returned from the discharge port 49 .

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

A settlement switch 59 is provided to the left of the start lever 41 . That is, the slot machine 10 has a credit function of storing and storing surplus inserted medals up to a predetermined maximum value (equivalent to 50 medals) and payout medals at the time of winning as virtual medals. When the settlement switch 59 is operated under the stored condition, the virtual medals are dispensed from the medal discharge port 49 as real medals. In this case, focusing on the function of paying out credited virtual medals as real medals, it can be said that the settlement switch 59 constitutes settlement operation means for actually paying out the stored game media.

Below the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R of the game panel 25 are a credit display section 60 for displaying the number of credited virtual medals, a remaining payout number display section 61, and a payout display section for displaying the number of medals paid out at the time of winning. A number display section 62 is provided. Although these display units 60 to 62 are composed of 7-segment displays, it is of course possible to replace them with liquid crystal displays or the like.

At the top of the front door 12, an upper lamp 63 that lights up or blinks as the game progresses, and a pair of left and right lamps that emit various sound effects as the game progresses and notify the player of the game state. A speaker 64 and an auxiliary display section 65 for giving various information to the player are provided. The auxiliary display section 65 is for executing various display effects as the game progresses. It is called an auxiliary display section 65 . An upper lamp 63 , a speaker 64 , and a display control device 81 for driving the auxiliary display section 65 are provided behind the auxiliary display section 65 .

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 accommodates the power supply device 91 therein, and is provided with a power 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 unit including the main controller 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 used by a hall manager or the like to adjust the payout of medals. That is, the winning probability of the slot machine 10 can be set by inserting the setting key into the setting key insertion hole 73 and turning it on by the hall manager or the like. The reset switch 72 is operated not only when resetting the error state but also when changing the winning probability of the slot machine 10 .

Above the reel unit 31, a main control device 101 for overall management of the game is attached to the housing 11. As shown in FIG.

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

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

On the input side of the main controller 101, the reel unit 31 (more specifically, a reel index sensor that individually detects that each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 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 of the stop switches 42 to 44, an inserted medal detection sensor 45a for detecting medals inserted from the medal slot 45, and a medal dispensed from the hopper device 51. A payout detection sensor 51a, credit insertion detection sensors 56a to 58a for individually detecting the operation of each of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58, a settlement detection sensor 59a for detecting the operation of the settlement switch 59, and a reset detection for detecting the operation of the reset switch 72. Various sensors such as a sensor 72a and a setting key detection sensor 73a for detecting that a setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole 73 and turned on are connected. The data is output to the CPU 102 via.

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 includes a power supply unit 91a that supplies driving power to each electronic device of the slot machine 10 including the main controller 101, a power failure monitoring circuit 91b, and the like.

The power failure monitoring circuit 91b monitors the power failure state and generates a power failure signal when the power switch 71 shuts off the power as well as when the power fails. Therefore, the power failure monitoring circuit 91b monitors the stabilized driving voltage of 12 volts DC output from the power supply unit 91a in this example, and determines that the power supply has been cut off when the driving voltage drops below 10 volts. 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 this power failure signal to execute power failure processing, which will be described later. The power failure signal is also supplied to the display control device 81 .

The power supply unit 91a is configured to output a stabilized voltage of 5 volts that is used as a driving voltage in a control system such as the main control unit 101 even when the output voltage drops below 10 volts. The time during which the stabilized voltage is output is sufficient for main controller 101 to execute power failure processing.

On the output side of the main controller 101, the reel unit 31 (more specifically, a stepping motor for rotating the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R), the medal passage switching solenoid 46a provided in the selector 46, the hopper device 51, the credit A display unit 60, a remaining payout number display unit 61, a payout number display unit 62, a display control device 81, an external centralized terminal board 121 capable of transmitting information to a hall management device (not shown), etc. are 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 section 65, and includes a substrate integrated with CPU, ROM, RAM, etc. for driving these. After receiving a 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 section 65 . Therefore, the display control device 81 serves as a sub-board that executes auxiliary control in relation to the main control device 101 that is the main board that supervises 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 includes a ROM 105 storing various control programs and fixed value data to be executed by the CPU 102, and a work area for temporarily storing various data when executing the control programs stored in the ROM 105. In addition to the RAM 106 for securing , various processing circuits necessary for the slot machine 10, such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data transmission/reception circuit, etc., and a credit counter for counting the number of credits, etc., are not shown. Various counters are built in. The ROM 105 and RAM 106 constitute a main memory as storage means, and programs for executing various processes shown in the flow charts of FIGS. 10 to 29 are stored in the ROM 105 as part of the control program.

The RAM 106 is configured to retain (back up) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 91 even after the slot machine 10 is powered 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 combination, and stop information used when controlling the stop of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. A backup area is provided in addition to a stop information storage area 106b for storing , a state information storage area 106c for storing game states, and a section information storage area 106d for storing game sections.

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 when the power is cut off by operating the power switch 71; the same shall apply hereinafter). Yes, when the power failure is resolved (including power-on 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-off based on the information in the backup area. . Writing to the backup area is executed by power failure processing (see FIG. 10) when the power is turned off, and restoration of each value written to the backup area is executed in the main processing when the power is turned on.

Further, the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 102 is configured to receive a power failure signal from the power failure monitoring circuit 91b when power is shut off due to power failure or the like. When the power is cut off, the NMI interrupt processing as the power failure flag generation processing is immediately executed.

Next, each control process executed by the CPU 102 of the main controller 101 will be described. The processing of the CPU 102 can be broadly classified into main processing that is started when the power is turned on, timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (with 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 started with the input of . Of these processes, processes related to the progress of the game, that is, timer interrupt processes and normal processes performed in the main process will be described below with reference to flowcharts of FIGS. 10 to 29. FIG.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing periodically executed by the main controller 101. The CPU 102 of the main controller 101 generates a timer interrupt every 1.49 msec, for example.

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

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

When the power supply is interrupted 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 controller 101 via the NMI terminal. When a power failure signal is input, main controller 101 immediately executes NMI interrupt processing and sets a power failure flag in a power failure flag storage area provided in RAM 106 .

In the power failure processing, first, it is determined whether or not the command transmission has been completed. If the transmission has not been completed, this processing is terminated, the timer interrupt processing is resumed, and the command transmission is terminated. 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, a RAM judgment value for judging whether or not the data in the RAM 106 is normal is calculated and stored in the backup area, thereby inhibiting subsequent RAM access. After the above processing is performed, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the case where the power is completely cut off and the processing cannot be executed. Considering the case where the power failure flag is erroneously set due to, for example, noise, it is confirmed whether or not the power failure signal is being output until entering an infinite loop. If the power failure signal is not output, it means that the power failure state has been restored. Therefore, the power failure flag is reset while permitting writing to the RAM 106, and the timer interrupt processing is resumed. If the power failure signal continues to be output, an infinite loop is entered as it is. Incidentally, whether or not the power failure signal is output is checked even under the infinite loop, and when the power failure signal is no longer output, the process proceeds to the main process.

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

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

In step S110, command output processing 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 for setting segment data to be displayed in the credit display section 60, the remaining payout number display section 61, and the payout number display section 62 is performed. In step S112, a segment data display process is performed to supply the segment data set by the segment data setting process to each of the display units 60 to 62 and display corresponding numerals, symbols, and the like. In step S113, port output processing for outputting data corresponding to the I/O device from the input/output port 104 is performed. In step S114, the values of each register saved in the backup area in step S101 are returned to the corresponding registers in the CPU 102, respectively. After that, in step S115, interrupt permission processing for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed, and this series of timer interrupt processing is terminated.

Next, normal processing for performing main controls related to games will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 11 .

First, in step S201, interrupt permission processing for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed. In step S202, pre-start processing for enabling a game is performed. In the pre-start process, the process waits until the display control device 81 or the like finishes initialization. When the initialization of the display control device 81 and the like is completed, game management processing shown in steps S203 to S213 is performed.

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

In the start waiting process, it is determined whether or not replay winning has been established in the previous game. When the replay winning has been established, automatic injection processing for automatically inserting the same number of virtual medals as the number of previous bets is performed, and the start waiting processing is terminated. Note that in the automatic insertion process, virtual medals are inserted without reducing the number of virtual medals displayed on the credit display section 60 . That is, when a replay win 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 replay winning has not been established, sensor abnormality confirmation processing is performed to confirm whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the sensor reading result performed in the sensor monitoring processing step S107 of the timer interrupt processing. If it has occurred, the slot machine 10 is placed in an error state, and an abnormality occurrence processing is performed to report the occurrence of the error. This error state is maintained until the reset switch 72 is operated. Medal return processing for determining whether or not the settlement switch 59 has been operated when the reading result of the sensor is normal, and paying out the same number of medals as the credited virtual medals when the settlement switch 59 has been operated. I do. After the medal return process is completed or if the settlement switch 59 is not operated, whether or not the medal insertion or credit insertion switches 56 to 58 have been operated between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process. If either one is performed, a medal insertion process for changing the number of bets, etc. is performed, and the start waiting process is terminated. In addition, when neither medal insertion nor operation of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 are performed between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process, the elapsed time in a state in which no game is played. After performing the customer waiting process for grasping, the start waiting process is terminated.

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

On the other hand, when the start lever 41 is operated, the game is started when the start lever 41 is operated under the condition that the prescribed number of medals are betted. It means that a command has occurred. In such a case, in step S207, an effective line setting process for setting the middle line L2 as an effective line is performed, and in step S208, the medal passage switching solenoid 46a is switched to the non-excited state to prohibit acceptance of bets. Thereafter, lottery processing in step S209, reel control processing in step S210, medal payout processing in step S211, game section processing in step S212, and effect instruction processing in step S213 are sequentially executed, and the process returns to step S203.

Next, lottery processing in step S209 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

In step S301, a random number to be used when judging whether a winning combination is right or wrong is obtained. In this slot machine 10, when the start lever 41 is operated, the hardware circuit latches the value of the free-run counter at that time. The free-run counter generates a random number from 0 to 65535, and after confirming the operation of the start lever 41, the CPU 102 stores the value latched by the hardware circuit in the RAM 106. FIG. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to quickly obtain a random number at the timing when the start lever 41 is operated, and it is possible to avoid problems such as synchronization. The hardware 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 obtaining the random number, in step S302, a lottery table for judging whether the winning combination is correct or not is selected. In this slot machine 10, six levels of winning probabilities from "setting 1" to "setting 6" are prepared in advance. , which probability of winning the internal process is to be executed. In step S302, when the setting state is "setting 1", the lottery table with the lowest expected value of medal payout is selected, and when the setting state is "setting 6", the lottery table with the highest expected value of medal payout is selected.

The lottery table will be briefly explained. FIG. 13 is a lottery table selected in the case of "Setting 3". Index values IV are set in the lottery table, and each index value IV is uniquely associated with a winning combination and a point value PV is set.

After selecting the lottery table, the index value IV is set to 1 in step S303, and the determination value DV used when determining whether the winning combination is right or wrong 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 determination value setting process, the random value obtained in step S301 is used as the current determination value DV, and the current index value IV of 1 and the corresponding point value PV are added to this random value to create a new value. Let it be the judgment value DV.

After that, in step S305, it is determined whether the winning combination corresponding to the index value IV is correct. Whether or not the judgment value DV exceeds 65535 is judged in the winning judgment. 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 RAM106. For example, when the determination value DV exceeds 65535 when IV=5, in step S306, a winning flag indicating that Bell, the 3rd minor combination, and the 5th minor combination are won is set in the winning flag storage area 106a. .

Incidentally, the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a is reset after the game in which the corresponding selection flag is set ends (see S203 of normal processing).

If the determination value DV does not exceed 65535 in step S305, it means that the role corresponding to the index value IV is lost. In such a case, the index value IV is incremented by 1 in step S307, and in the subsequent step S308, it is determined whether or not there is a hand 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 to which 1 has been added exceeds the maximum value of the index value IV set in the lottery table. If there is a determination target to be determined, the process returns to step S304 to continue the determination of the winning combination. At this time, in step S304, the point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV is added to the judgment value DV used for the judgment of the previous combination (that is, the current judgment value DV) to obtain a new judgment value DV, In step S305, it is determined whether the winning combination is correct based on the determination value DV. By the way, when judging whether the winning combination is correct or not using the lottery table shown in FIG. The probability of winning (probability of winning when IV = 2) is about 1 in 84.0, the probability of winning multiple small wins including Bell (probability of winning when IV = 3-14) ) are about 1/30.3 respectively, the probability of winning the 4th and 5th minor wins (probability of winning when IV=15) is about 1/1.19, winning in replay The probability of winning (probability of winning when IV=16) is about 1/6.12. Also, the probability of not winning any role is about 1/4100.

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

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

Next, the reel control processing in step S210 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

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

In the rotation start process, it is checked whether or not a predetermined wait time (about 4.1 seconds in this embodiment) has passed since the reel started rotating in the previous game. waits until the wait time elapses. When the wait time has passed, the wait time for the next game is set again, and motor control initialization processing for setting rotation start information in the motor control storage area provided in the RAM 106 is performed. By performing such processing, stepping motor acceleration processing is started in the stepping motor control processing S106 of the timer interrupt processing, and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start rotating. Therefore, even if the player bets the prescribed number of medals and operates the start lever 41, the reels 32L, 32M and 32R may not immediately start rotating. Thereafter, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R wait until they rotate at a predetermined rotational speed at a constant speed, and the rotation start processing ends. In addition, when the rotation speed of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R becomes constant, the CPU 102 can generate a stop command by turning on lamps (not shown) of each of the stop switches 42 to 44. is notified to players and the like.

Following the rotation start process, in step S402, it is determined whether or not any one of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated. If none of the stop switches 42-44 is operated, the process waits until one of the stop switches 42-44 is operated. If it is determined that any one 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 no stop command has been generated, the process returns to step S402 and waits until any one of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated. When a stop command is generated, a stop command is set in step S404. Here, the stop instruction command is a command sent to the display control device 81 in order to grasp which stop switch has been operated to generate the stop instruction. When the stop instruction command is set, stop control processing shown in steps S405 to S411 is performed to stop the rotating reel.

In step S405, the symbol number of the arrival symbol that has reached the base position (lower position in this embodiment) at the timing when the stop switch is operated is confirmed. Specifically, the pattern number of the arrival pattern that has reached the base position is confirmed based on 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 reel slips to be stopped this time is calculated based on the stop information stored in the stop information storage area 106b. In the slot machine 10, as the stop modes for stopping the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, the arrival symbol that has reached the base position is stopped as it is. A stop mode in which the reel is stopped after sliding by one symbol, a stop mode in which the reel is stopped after sliding by two symbols, a stop mode in which the reel is stopped after sliding by three symbols, and a reel is stopped after sliding by four symbols. 5 patterns of stop modes are prepared. Therefore, in step S406, any value from 0 to 4 is calculated as the sliding number based on the stop information stored in the stop information storage area 106b. After that, in step S407, the calculated sliding number is added to the symbol number of the arrival symbol, and the symbol number of the stop symbol to be actually stopped at the base position is determined. In step S408, it is determined whether or not the symbol number of the arrival symbol of the reel to be stopped this time is equal to the symbol number of the stop symbol. conduct. After that, in step S410, it is determined whether or not all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R have stopped. If all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are not stopped, stop information second setting processing is performed in step S411, and the process returns to step S402.

Here, the second stop information 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 second stop information setting process, the stop information is changed based on the winning flag that is set and the stop number of the stopped reel. In the present slot machine 10, when a win is made when IV=3 to 15, that is, when a plurality of types of minor wins are won (see FIG. 13), the stop switches 42 to 44 that generate a stop command are activated. A stop information second setting process is performed in order to change the winning mode established by the order of operations.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing the correspondence between winning flags set when IV=3 to 15, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44, and the winning modes established. For example, if the win flag (push order 6) is set to indicate that a win is made when IV=8, the bell wins when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in the order of left→right→middle. is established, and when the middle stop switch 43 is operated first, and when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in the order of left → middle → right, the 6th minor winning prize is won. The stop information is set so as to be established, and the stop information is set so that the third minor win is established when the right stop switch 44 is operated for the first time.

Here, the pattern 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 by a maximum of 4 symbols from the timing when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, and the effective line is displayed in the middle of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. is set. Therefore, when the same kind of patterns are arranged at an interval of 4 patterns or less, the winning pattern is stopped on the effective line when the winning pattern becomes a winning pattern regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44.例文帳に追加can be done. As shown in FIG. 6, on each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, a "watermelon" symbol, a "bell" symbol and a "replay" symbol are arranged so that the interval between similar symbols is 4 symbols or less. . Therefore, when each symbol becomes a winning symbol, the winning symbol can be stopped on the effective line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42-44. On the other hand, regarding the "cherry" pattern, "black 7" pattern, "white 7" pattern, "star" pattern, "black BAR" pattern, and "white BAR" pattern, the intervals separated by more than the above interval are formed. Therefore, the player must aim at the symbols and operate the stop switches 42 to 44 in order to stop the symbols on the effective line. More specifically, when the stop information is set to establish any one of cherry winning, first minor winning, second minor winning, and third minor winning, the player aims at the symbol and stops. It is necessary to operate the switches 42-44.

In the following description, winning when IV=3 to 15 is referred to as "push winning", and the winning flag set at this time is also referred to as "push winning flag".

Returning to the description of the reel control process, when it is determined in step S410 that all the reels 32L, 32M and 32R are stopped, 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, with one of the conditions being that the combinations of winning symbols are arranged on the activated line. In the payout determination process, a combination of symbols formed on the active line is derived from the symbol numbers of the stopped symbols stopped on the lower stages of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, and whether or not winning is established on the active line is determined. judge. If a winning has been established, it is further determined whether or not the winning combination corresponds to the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a. When the winning combination corresponds to the winning flag, the winning combination and the number of payouts corresponding to the winning combination are set in a payout information storage area provided in the RAM 106.例文帳に追加On the other hand, when the winning combination does not correspond to the winning flag, the slot machine 10 is placed in an error state and an abnormality occurrence process is performed to report the occurrence of an error. This error state is maintained until the reset switch 72 is operated. When the payout determination process is completed, in step S413, a winning result command is set so that the display control device 81 can grasp the winning combination in the current game, and the reel control process ends.

Next, the outline of the medal payout process in step S211 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 zero. If the number of payouts is 0, it means that it has been determined in the previous payout determination process that a minor win has not been established. In such a case, it is determined whether or not the replay winning has been established based on the winning combination set in the payout determination process. When the regame win is not established, the medal payout processing is terminated as it is, and when the regame win is established, the regame setting processing is performed and the medal payout processing is terminated. In addition, in the start waiting process S204 described above, the automatic insertion process is performed when it is determined that the replay setting process has been performed.

On the other hand, if the number of payouts set in the payout information storage area is not 0, the same number of medals as the number of payouts is paid out, and the medal payout process is terminated. Specifically, when the count value of the credit counter does not reach the upper limit (the number of accumulated medals is 50), the number of payouts is added to the count value of the credit counter, and the value after the addition is added. It is displayed on the credit display section 60 . Further, when the count value of the credit counter reaches the upper limit, or when the count value reaches the upper limit while adding the number of payouts, the medal payout rotary plate is driven to eject the medals from the hopper device 51. It is paid out to the medal receiving tray 50 through the exit 49. - 特許庁In addition, in the medal payout process, a process of changing the number of payouts displayed on the payout number display section 62 in accordance with the payout of medals is also performed.

In this slot machine 10, the main controller 101 manages the game state and the game section. More specifically, there is only one type of game state, a normal state, and there are two types of game sections, a normal section and an advantageous section.

Here, an outline of the game section will be described.

A normal section is a game section in which a transition lottery can be performed to determine whether or not to transition to an advantageous section. In the normal section, the order of operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not reported when winning the pushing order. Therefore, in the normal section, a decrease of approximately 0.79 medals is expected for each game played. If the lottery for shifting to the advantageous section is won, the game section shifts to the advantageous section.

The advantageous section is a game section in which the order of operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 can be notified when the pushing order is won. In other words, the advantageous section is a game section that is more advantageous to the player than the normal section in that the operation order can be notified. The advantageous section consists of three game modes: challenge mode, notification mode, and finish mode. The advantageous section basically ends when the value of the number-of-remaining-notification-games counter becomes 0 under the notification mode. However, even if the value of the remaining notification game number counter is not 0 under the notification mode, if 1500 games are played in the advantageous section, the difference number in the advantageous section reaches 2400. If you do, the advantageous section ends. More specifically, the case where the difference number of medals in the advantageous section reaches 2400 is the case where the increased number of medals possessed by the player in the advantageous section reaches 2400 without becoming 0. This is a case in which the number of medals to be possessed reaches 2400 from the reference point when the number of possessed medals of the player decreases the most.

The challenge mode is a game mode in which a transition lottery is performed to determine whether to transition to the notification mode. The challenge mode includes a challenge high-probability mode with a high probability of winning the information mode transition lottery and a low-probability challenge mode with a low probability of winning the information mode transition lottery. The challenge mode ends when the information mode shift lottery is won and when 500 games are played under the challenge mode. When the challenge mode ends, it shifts to the notification mode. In the challenge mode, similarly to the normal section, the order of operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not reported when winning the pushing order. Therefore, in the challenge mode, a decrease of about 0.79 medals is expected every time one game is played.

The notification mode is a game mode in which the order of operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 is notified when the pushing order is won. The notification mode ends when the difference number in the advantageous interval reaches 2260, when 1450 games are played in the advantageous interval, and when the value of the remaining notification game number counter becomes 0. When the difference number in the advantageous section reaches 2260 and when 1450 games are played in the advantageous section, the mode is shifted to the finish mode. If the number of games played in the advantageous section does not reach 2260 and the number of games played in the advantageous section is less than 1450, and the value of the remaining notification game number counter becomes 0, the advantageous section ends and the normal section ends. transition to In the notification mode, since the order of operations is notified when the player wins the first prize, it can be expected that the number of medals will increase by about 2.38 each time one game is played.

The finish mode is a game mode in which the order of operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 is notified when winning the pushing order, as in the notification mode. The finish mode ends when 1,500 games have been played in the advantageous section and when the difference number in the advantageous section reaches 2,400. When the finish mode ends, the advantageous section also ends and the normal section is entered. In the finisher mode, the order of operations is notified when the runner-up is won, so it can be expected that the number of medals will increase by about 2.38 each time one game is played.

As described above, the game flow of the slot machine 10 is normal section→challenge mode (advantageous section)→notification mode (advantageous section)→normal section or normal section→challenge mode (advantageous section)→notification mode. (advantageous section) → finish mode (advantageous section) → normal section. In addition, this slot machine 10 has a game property in which owned medals are increased by playing in the notification mode and in the finish mode. In the following, the notification mode and the finish mode are also collectively referred to as "increase section".

Various processes performed by the main controller 101 when managing game sections will be described below with reference to flowcharts in FIG. 16 and subsequent figures. For easy understanding, various processes performed by the main controller 101 in each game section will be individually described.

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

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the section lottery process in the normal section. The section lottery process is a process (step S309, see FIG. 12) that is performed after the win/loss determination is completed in the lottery process, and is performed at the start stage of the game.

In step S501, it is determined whether or not a 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 not set, this processing is terminated as it is, and if the winning flag is set, the process proceeds to step S502, and it is determined whether to shift to the challenge high-probability mode or the challenge low-probability mode. decide. The determination of the transition destination is performed based on the winning flag that has been set and the random number obtained when judging the winning combination. In step S503, it is determined whether or not the transition destination is the challenge high probability mode, and in the case of the challenge high probability mode, the first transition flag is set in step S504, and the process ends. When the transition destination is the challenge low-probability mode, the second transition flag is set in step S505, and the process ends.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing game section processing in a normal section. The game section process is a process that is performed after the medal payout process (step S212, see FIG. 11), and is performed at the end of the game.

In step S601, it is determined whether or not the transition flag is set. If the transition flag is set, it means that the transition lottery has been won in the current game. In such a case, the advantageous section transition processing shown in steps S602 to S610 is performed.

In the advantageous interval transition process, the game interval flag stored in the interval information storage area 106d is changed to an advantageous flag in step S602, and the remaining interval game number counter provided in the interval information storage area 106d is changed in step S603. Set 1500. In subsequent step S604, it is determined whether or not the set transition flag is the first transition flag. If it is the first shift flag, it means to shift to the challenge high probability mode, so the first shift flag is cleared in step S605, and stored in the section information storage area 106d in step S606. Change the game mode flag to a challenge high accuracy flag. If the set transition flag is the second transition flag, it means to transition to the challenge low probability mode, so the second transition flag is cleared in step S607, and the section information is stored in step S608. The game mode flag stored in the area 106d is changed to a challenge low probability flag. When the game mode flag is set to the challenge high probability flag or the challenge low probability flag, the process proceeds to step S609, and 500 is set to the remaining challenge game number counter provided in the interval information storage area 106d. In step S610, 0 is set to the difference number counter provided in the section information storage area 106d.

If it is determined in step S601 that the transition flag is not set, or if 0 is set in the difference number counter in step S610, the section command is set in step S611, and this process ends. . Here, the section command is a command sent to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the game section and game mode at the end of the game (that is, the game section and game mode of the next game), step S611. Then, the section command corresponding to the game section flag and the game mode flag set in the section information storage area 106d is set.

As described above, when winning any role in the normal section, the mode is shifted to the challenge high probability mode or the challenge low probability mode of the advantageous section. As explained in the lottery process, for example, the probability of being out is about 1/4100 for "Setting 3". Therefore, the normal section ends after a few games.

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

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing section lottery processing in the challenge mode. The section lottery process is a process (step S309, see FIG. 12) that is performed after the win/loss determination 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 watermelon or cherry has been won, and if neither watermelon nor cherry has been won, this processing ends. If watermelon or cherry is won, the process advances to step S702 to perform a notification mode transition lottery. In the notification mode transition lottery, the success/failure determination is performed based on the set winning flag and the random number acquired when determining the success/failure of the combination. Incidentally, the probability of winning the notification mode transition lottery in the challenge high probability mode is about 1/10, and the probability of winning the notification mode transition lottery in the challenge low probability mode is about 1/30. be. In step S703, it is determined whether or not the notification mode transition lottery has been won. If the notification mode transition lottery is won, the processing is terminated after setting the third transition flag in step S704, and if the notification mode transition lottery is not won, the third transition flag is set. This processing is terminated as it is.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing game section processing in the challenge mode. The game section process is a process that is performed after the medal payout process (step S212, see FIG. 11), and is performed at the end of the game.

In step S801, end determination processing is performed.

In the end determination process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 20, 1 is subtracted from the value of the remaining section game number counter in step S901, and whether or not the value of the remaining section game number counter has become 0 is determined in step S902. judge. When the value of the number-of-games-remaining-interval counter is not 0, the process proceeds to step S906, and it is determined whether or not a replay win has been established. If the replay win has not been established, the process advances to step S907 to perform difference number adjustment processing for changing the value of the difference number counter.

In the difference number adjustment process, the number of medals bet (3 in this embodiment) is subtracted from the number of medals paid out in the current 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 value of the difference number counter is changed to 0, and then the difference number adjustment processing is terminated. End the adjustment process.

If it is determined in step S906 that the replay winning has been established, and if the difference number adjustment processing is performed in step S907, it is checked in step S908 whether or not the value of the difference number counter is greater than 2400. judge. If the value of the difference number counter is 2400 or less, the process ends. The reason why the difference number adjustment process is not performed when a replay win is established is that the result of subtracting the number of medals bet 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 is no

If it is determined in step S902 that the value of the remaining section game number counter is 0, or if it is determined that the value of the difference number counter is greater than 2400 in step S908, steps S903 to S905 are performed. Advantageous section end processing is performed, and this processing ends. In the advantageous section end processing, the game section flag stored in the section information storage area 106d is changed to the normal flag in step S903, and the section display is turned off in step S904. In step S905, an initialization process is executed in response to the end of the advantageous section.

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

If the current game section is an advantageous section, 1 is subtracted from the value of the counter for the number of remaining challenge games in step S803, and whether or not the value of the counter for the number of remaining challenge games has become 0 is checked in step S804. judge. If the value of the counter for the number of remaining challenge games is not 0, the process advances to step S805 to determine whether or not the third transition flag is set. If the third shift flag has not been set, it means that the player has not won the notification mode shift lottery, so the section command is set in step S810, and then the process ends. On the other hand, if the third transition flag is set, it means that the notification mode transition lottery has been won. Perform migration processing. After that, in step S810, a section command is set, and this processing ends. In the notification mode transition process, the game mode flag stored in the section information storage area 106d is changed to a notification flag in step S807, and the number of remaining notification games counter provided in the section information storage area 106d is changed in step S808. Set 50. In the subsequent step S809, the section indicator is turned ON. The section indicator is provided on the front side of the main control device 101, more specifically, at a position that can be visually recognized from the front side when the front door 12 is opened. The manager of the game hall or the like grasps whether or not the current game section is an increase section (notification mode and finish mode in the present embodiment) in which an increase in owned medals can be expected from the lighting status of the section display. be able to.

When it is determined in step S804 that the value of the counter for the number of remaining challenge games has become 0, the notification mode transition processing shown in steps S807 to S809 is performed in the same manner as when winning the notification mode transition lottery. After that, in step S810, a section command is set, and this processing ends.

As described above, from the challenge mode, even if the lottery for transition to the notification mode is not won, the game is shifted to the notification mode when 500 games have been played under the challenge mode. Therefore, the event that the value of the number-of-games-remaining-interval counter becomes 0 (step S902, see FIG. 20) does not occur in the end determination process of the game interval process. In addition, since the expected value of medal payout in the challenge mode is about -0.79, the event that the value of the difference number counter exceeds 2400 in the end determination processing of the game section processing (step S908, see FIG. 20) does not occur either. . That is, in the present slot machine 10, the event of ending the advantageous section and shifting to the normal section does not occur in the challenge mode.

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

FIG. 21 is a flow chart showing the section lottery process in the notification mode. The section lottery process is a process (step S309, see FIG. 12) that is performed after the win/loss determination is completed in the lottery process, and is performed at the start stage of the game.

In step S1001, it is determined whether or not watermelon or cherry has been won. If watermelon or cherry is won, the process advances to step S1002 to select the number of additional games for increasing the number of games that can be played under the notification mode. In the selection of the number of additional games, one of 10, 30, 50, 100, 200, and 500 is selected based on the winning flag that is set and the random number obtained when judging the winning combination. In the subsequent step S1003, the selection result is added to the value of the remaining notification game number counter. After that, this process is terminated.

If it is determined in step S1001 that neither the watermelon nor the cherry has been won, the process advances to step S1004 to determine whether or not the winning combination has been won. If the winning order has not been won, this processing is terminated as it is. If the winning order has been won, it is further determined in step S1005 whether or not Bell has been won. It is determined whether or not the winning flag that has been set is any one of the winning combination 1 to the winning combination 12.例文帳に追加In the case of winning any one of the first to third winning roles, if the bell winning is established, 9 medals will be paid out, and one of the first to third minor winning roles will be awarded. is established, three medals are paid out, and one medal is paid out when any one of the fifth minor winning combination to the seventh minor winning combination is established (see FIGS. 15 and 8). Therefore, when it is determined in step S1005 that the bell has been won, in step S1006 an operation method capable of establishing a bell prize in which nine medals are paid out, which is the maximum number of medals paid out, is notified, End this process. On the other hand, if it is determined that Bell has not been won, it means that the winning combination 13 has been won. is established, it means that three medals are paid out (see FIGS. 15 and 8). Therefore, in such a case, in step S1007, an operation method capable of establishing a fourth minor winning combination in which three medals are paid out, which is the maximum number of medals to be paid out, is announced, and this processing is terminated.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing game section processing in the notification mode. The game section process is a process that is performed after the medal payout process (step S212, see FIG. 11), and is performed at the end of the game.

In step S1101, the end determination process described above is performed, and in step S1102, it is determined whether or not the current game section is an advantageous section. If it is determined that the current game section is not the advantageous section but the normal section, it means that the advantageous section end processing has been performed in the end determination processing of step S1101, so the section command is set in step S1106. Afterwards, this process is terminated.

If the current game section is the advantageous section, it is determined whether or not the value of the difference number counter is greater than 2260 in step S1103. When the value of the difference number counter is 2260 or less, it is determined whether or not the value of the remaining section game number counter is 50 in step S1104. If the value of the remaining interval game number counter is not 50, the value of the remaining information game number counter is subtracted by 1 in step S1107, and whether or not the value of the remaining information game number counter has become 0 is determined in step S1108. judge. If the value of the number-of-remaining-games counter is not 0, the process ends after setting the section command in step S1106. When the value of the number-of-remaining-games counter becomes 0, the advantageous section end processing shown in steps S1109 to S1111 is performed, and the section command is set in step S1106 to end this processing. In the advantageous section end process, the game section flag stored in the section information storage area 106d is changed to the normal flag in step S1109, and the section display is turned off in step S1110. In step S1111, an initialization process is executed upon completion of the advantageous section.

If it is determined in step S1103 that the value of the difference number counter is greater than 2260, or if it is determined that the value of the remaining section game number counter is 50 in step S1104, the process advances to step S1105 to display the section information. The game mode flag stored in the storage area 106d is changed to the finish flag. After that, a section command is set in step S1106, and this processing ends.

As described above, in the case of shifting to the notification mode, when the value of the remaining notification game number counter becomes 0, the advantageous section ends. However, if the difference in the number of games in the advantageous section exceeds 2260 or if the number of games in the advantageous section reaches 1450 before the value of the remaining notification game number counter reaches 0, the notification mode is shifted to the finish mode. do. Since the expected value of medal payout in the notification mode is about 2.38, if the game can be played about 950 times in the notification mode, it can be expected to shift to the finish mode.

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

FIG. 23 is a flow chart showing the section lottery process in the finish mode. The section lottery process is a process (step S309, see FIG. 12) that is performed after the win/loss determination 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 player has won the pushing order. If the winning combination has not been won, this processing is terminated as it is. If the winning combination has been won, it is determined in step S1202 whether or not the fourth minor combination has been won. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the winning flag that is set is the winning order 13 . When winning the winning combination 13, in step S1203, an operation method capable of establishing a fourth minor winning combination in which three medals are paid out, which is the maximum number of medals to be paid out, is announced, and this processing is executed. finish. If the winning combination 13 has not been won, it means that a plurality of small winning combinations including Bell has been won, so it is determined in step S1204 whether or not an ED flag, which will be described later, is set. If the ED flag is not set, in step S1205, an operation method capable of establishing a bell prize in which nine medals are paid out, which is the maximum number of medals paid out, is reported, and this processing ends. If the ED flag is set, then in step S1206 an ED informing process, which will be described later, is performed, and this process ends.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing game section processing in the finish mode. The game section process is a process that is performed after the medal payout process (step S212, see FIG. 11), and is performed at the end of the game.

In step S1301, the end determination process described above is performed, and in step S1302, a section command is set. After that, this process is terminated.

As described above, when transitioning to the finish mode, when the difference number in the advantageous section exceeds 2400 or when the number of games in the advantageous section reaches 1500, the advantageous section ends and shifts to the normal section. . In the notification mode, the value of the remaining notification game number counter becomes 0 before the above two conditions are satisfied, and the advantageous section may end. do not terminate. Therefore, when the notification mode is shifted to the finish mode, it can be said that the mode is shifted to an advantageous mode for the player.

In this slot machine 10, when the difference number in the advantageous interval exceeds 2352, and when the number of games played in the advantageous interval reaches 1480, the ending effect of notifying the end of the advantageous interval is performed over a plurality of games. is done. Therefore, below, processing related to the execution of the ending effect will be described in detail.

FIG. 25 is a flow chart showing effect instruction processing. The effect instruction process is a process performed in step S213 of the normal process (see FIG. 11), and is a process performed at the end of the game.

In step S1401, it is determined whether or not an ED flag indicating that the ending effect is being executed is set. If the ED flag is not set, the flow advances to step S1402 to determine whether or not the value of the difference number counter is greater than 2352. If the value of the difference number counter is greater than 2352, the ED flag is set in step S1405, and 20 is set in the remaining ED game counter in step S1406. After that, an ED command is set in step S1407, and this processing ends. Here, the ED command is a command sent to the display control device 81 to execute the ending effect. The display control device 81 starts the ending effect from the next game by receiving the ED command. The ROM of the display control device 81 stores ending effect data composed of 20 kinds of image effects. The display control device 81 executes the ending effect over 20 games by sequentially switching the image effect each time one game is played.

If it is determined in step S1402 that the value of the difference number counter is 2352 or less, the process advances to step S2403 to determine whether or not the value of the remaining section game number counter is 20 or not. If the value of the remaining section game number counter is not 20, this processing is terminated as it is. determine whether or not If the value of the difference number counter is greater than 2100, an ED flag is set in step S1405, and 20 is set in the remaining ED game number counter in step S1406. After that, an ED command is set in step S1407, and this processing ends. On the other hand, if the value of the difference number counter is 2100 or less, an end command is set in step S1408, and this processing ends. Here, the end command is a command sent to the display control device 81 to execute the end effect. Upon receiving the end command, the display control device 81 executes an end effect of notifying the number of remaining games from the next game until the end of the advantageous section.

As described above, when the difference in the number of sheets in the advantageous section exceeds 2352, or when the number of games in the advantageous section exceeds 2100 and the number of games in the advantageous section reaches 1480, the ending will start from the next game. The performance begins.

Next, the processing in the game round after the ending effect is started will be described. As explained in the game section processing in the notification mode (see FIG. 22), when the difference number in the advantageous section exceeds 2260 or when the number of games played in the advantageous section reaches 1450, the notification mode is shifted to the finish mode. do. Therefore, the ending effect can be executed in the finish mode.

In the section lottery process in the finish mode, as shown in the flow chart of FIG. 23, if any of the winning combination 1 to 12 is won, a negative determination is made in step S1202, and ED is made in step S1204. Determine whether the flag is set. Since the ED flag is set in the game round in which the ending effect is being executed, a negative determination is made in step S1204, an ED informing process is performed in step S1206, and this process ends.

In the ED informing process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 26, it is determined in step S1501 whether or not the value of the remaining ED game number counter is greater than 3. When the value of the remaining ED game number counter is greater than 3, it is determined whether or not the value of the difference number counter is greater than 2382 in step S1502. When the value of the difference number counter is 2382 or less, in step S1505, an operation method capable of establishing a bell prize in which 9 medals are paid out, which is the maximum number of medals paid out, is announced, and this processing is terminated. . On the other hand, if the value of the differential number counter is greater than 2382, the process proceeds to step S1503, and an operation method capable of establishing a bell prize in which 9 medals are paid out, which is the maximum number of medals paid out, and 3 medals are paid out. and an operation method that can establish any one of the first to third minor winning combinations. More specifically, for example, when the first winning combination is won, "123" indicating the operation order that can establish the bell winning combination is notified, and the first minor combination winning combination can be established. "White 7 ←←" indicating the possible operation method is notified. After that, a caution command is set in step S1504, and this processing ends. Here, the caution command is a command sent to the display control device 81 to execute caution display. Upon receiving the attention command, the display control device 81 notifies that if the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in the notified operation order and the bell winning is established, the advantageous section will end in the middle of the ending effect. display a warning to

If it is determined in step S1501 that the value of the counter for the number of remaining ED games is 3 or less, then in step S1505 an operation method can establish a bell prize in which nine medals are paid out, which is the maximum number of medals paid out. is reported, and this processing ends.

As described above, when the ending effect is started, in the 1st to 17th games, if the number of difference is 2382 or less, an operation method that can establish a bell prize is announced, and if the number of difference is more than 2382, , an operation method capable of establishing a bell prize and an operation method capable of establishing any one of the first to third minor winning prizes are notified and a warning display is performed. In the 18th to 20th games, an operation method that can establish a bell prize regardless of the difference in the number of coins is notified.

In the effect instruction process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 25, when the ED flag is set, a negative determination is made in step S1401, and ED end determination process is performed in step S1409, and this process ends.

In the ED end determination process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 27, 1 is subtracted from the value of the remaining ED game number counter in step S1601, and whether or not the value of the remaining ED game number counter is greater than 0 is determined in step S1602. determine whether If the value of the remaining ED game number counter is greater than 0, it means that 20 games have not passed since the ending effect was started. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S1603 to determine whether or not the current game section is the normal section. In the case of shifting to the normal section in the middle of the ending production, an operation method that can establish a bell prize, an operation method that can establish any of the first to third minor winning prizes, A representative example is a case where the player wins a bell prize under the condition that both are reported and the number of difference reaches 2400. If the current game section is the normal section, the process advances to step S1604 to determine whether or not the midway flag is set. If the midway flag is not set, the process ends after the midway flag is set in step S1605. If the midway flag is set, the process ends.

If it is determined in step S1603 that the current game section is an advantageous section, it is determined in step S1606 whether or not the midway flag is set. If the midway flag is set, it means that the normal section has shifted to the advantageous section while the ending effect is being executed. A suggestion flag is set, and this processing ends. If the middle flag is not set, it means that the normal section has not been transitioned while the ending effect is being executed, or the normal section has been transitioned to the advantageous section again, so this process is terminated as it is. do.

If it is determined in step S1602 that the value of the remaining ED game number counter has become 0 or less, it means that the ending effect has been executed for 20 games, so in step S1609 ED end processing is performed, and this processing is executed. finish.

In the ED ending process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 28, it is determined in step S1701 whether or not the current game mode is the finisher mode. , the processing is terminated as it is. If the current game mode is not the finish mode, the process advances to step S1702 to determine whether or not the halfway flag is set. If the midway flag is set, it means that the advantageous section has ended while the ending effect is being executed, so the midway flag is cleared at step S1703 and the ED flag is cleared at step S1704. do. After that, an end command is set in step S1705, and this processing ends. Here, the end command is a command sent to the display control device 81 to end the ending effect. The display control device 81 ends the ending effect by receiving the end command.

If it is determined in step S1702 that the midway flag is not set, it means that the advantageous section ends while the ending effect is being executed, and then the advantageous section is resumed. In such a case, the suggestion flag is cleared in step S1706, and it is determined in step S1707 whether or not the current game mode is the challenge mode. If the current game mode is the challenge mode, a suggestion command is set in step S1708. After that, the ED flag is cleared in step S1704, and an end command is set in step S1705 to end this processing. Although detailed explanation is omitted, in the present slot machine 10, when shifting from the normal section to the advantageous section under the condition that the ending effect is not executed, the challenge high probability mode and the challenge low probability mode are switched after the transition game ends. A transition destination suggesting production is performed to suggest which transition to make. The suggestion command is a command sent to the display control device 81 to execute the transition destination suggestion effect. By receiving the suggestion command and the end command, the display control device 81 executes the transition destination suggestion effect after ending the ending effect.

If it is determined in step S1707 that the current game mode is not the challenge mode, it means that the current game mode is the notification mode. In such a case, the ED flag is cleared in step S1704 without setting the suggestion command, and the end command is set in step S1705 to end this processing.

As described above, when the ending effect is started, the ending effect continues over 20 games even if the advantageous section ends and the game shifts to the normal section. Then, in the middle of the ending performance, when the normal section is shifted to the challenge mode of the advantageous section, and the ending performance is completed under the challenge mode, the transition destination suggesting performance is performed after the ending performance is completed. If the advantageous interval has not ended when the ending effect has been performed for 20 games, the final screen of the ending effect is continuously displayed until the advantageous interval ends.

Here, the customer waiting process will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. The customer waiting process is a process performed in the start waiting process S204, and is performed under the condition that the game is not started (see FIG. 11).

In step S1801, it is determined whether or not 5 minutes have passed since the first customer waiting process was performed, and if 5 minutes have not passed, this process ends. When 5 minutes have passed, the process proceeds to step S1802, and it is determined whether or not the current game section is the normal section. If the current game section is not the normal section but the advantageous section, the process advances to step S1803 to determine whether or not the current game mode is the challenge mode. If it is normal section or challenge mode, the process proceeds to step S1804 to set a customer waiting command. In the subsequent step S1805, it is determined whether or not the ED flag is set. If the ED flag is not set, the process ends, and if the ED flag is set, the process ends after clearing the ED flag in step S1806. Here, the customer waiting command is a command sent to the display control device 81 to execute a customer waiting effect such as a demonstration effect. Upon receiving the customer waiting command, the display control device 81 terminates the effect that has been executed until then, and executes the customer waiting effect until a command to start the next game is generated. In particular, when the display control device 81 receives the customer waiting command while the ending effect is being executed, it does not continue the ending effect even if the next game start command is issued. The game section, game mode, and the effect according to the lottery result of the role are executed.

If it is determined in step S1803 that the current game mode is not the challenge mode, it means that the current game mode is the notification mode or the finish mode. In such a case, this processing is terminated as it is without setting the customer waiting command. As a result, in the notification mode and the finish mode, even if five minutes or more have passed without the game being started, the customer waiting effect is not executed and the effect that has been executed until then is continued.

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

In a structure having 1500 games and a difference number of 2400 as end conditions of the advantageous interval, when the information mode is shifted to, the advantageous interval ends even when the value of the counter for the number of remaining information games becomes 0. It was configured to In such a configuration, when shifting to the notification mode, the player is expected to play the game 1500 times or reach the difference number of 2400 without the value of the counter for the number of remaining notification games becoming 0. It is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous in the advantageous section. On the other hand, for example, if the advantageous section ended when the difference number of medals reached 2400, the player would have been able to obtain more medals if there was no termination condition of the difference number of 2400 medals. There is a concern that it may reduce the desire to play.

Therefore, in the present slot machine 10, when the difference number reaches 2260, the game mode is changed from the notification mode to the finish mode. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to cause the player who has been able to shift to the notification mode to play the game in the notification mode while aiming to reach 2260 in the difference number. In addition, when shifting to the finish mode, it is expected that the number of medals will increase by about 2.38 each time one game is played. It is possible to make the player play the game while making him expect it. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous in each game mode in the advantageous section, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

When shifting to the finish mode, the game ends when the difference number reaches 2400 and when the number of games played in the advantageous section reaches 1500, and it is advantageous depending on other factors like the notification mode. The section is configured so that it does not end. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the player's desire to play even if the advantage section ends when the difference number reaches 2400. This is because it is possible for the player to recognize that the number of difference reaches 2260 as a substantial goal, and for the player to recognize the subsequent game in the finish mode as added value.

When the number of difference reaches 2260, the running mode is shifted to a finisher mode so as not to check the counter for the number of remaining informing games and to select the number of additional games when watermelon or cherry is won. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to simplify the processing configuration in game rounds after the difference number reaches 2260. Also, although the detailed explanation is omitted, when the value of the number-of-remaining-notice-games counter is increased, an effect to notify the result is executed, so the configuration is such that the player is shifted to the finish mode and the number of additional games is not selected. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from losing his desire to play. When the difference number reaches 2260, the value of the remaining information game number counter is not checked in subsequent game rounds. This is because there is a concern that the user may think that the data has been lost.

When the number of difference reaches 2352, an ending effect requiring 20 games to be played to the end is started. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to further increase the number of medals possessed by the player who has reached the difference number of 2260, and to visually recognize the ending effect, so that the player can enjoy the game while being immersed in joy. It is possible to do it. On the other hand, in the structure in which the advantageous interval ends when the difference number reaches 2400, if the advantageous interval ends in the middle of the ending effect, the player may lose the desire to play the game, or take the trouble. There is a concern that the prepared ending effect may not be seen until the end. Therefore, in this slot machine 10, when the ending effect is started, after the ending effect has been executed to the end, that is, after the game has been played 20 times, the advantageous section ends, so that the notification processing during the ED is performed. did. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to preferably solve the above concerns, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

In the ED informing process, if the difference number exceeds 2382 by the 17th game, either the operation method that can establish the bell prize or the 1st minor winning combination to the 3rd minor winning combination is established. It is configured to notify both the operation method that can be performed and the operation method. By adopting such a configuration, the player is made to select whether to establish the bell prize and end the advantageous section in the middle of the ending performance, or to continue the advantageous section to the end of the ending performance without establishing the bell prize. becomes possible. As a result, it is possible to satisfy the desires of a player who wants to earn 2,400 medals as soon as possible in one game, and a player who wants to enjoy the ending effect in an advantageous section to the end. It is possible to improve the game interest without first.

When both the operation method capable of establishing a bell prize and the operation method capable of establishing any one of the first to third minor winning prizes are reported, the reported operation order is used. When the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated and the bell prize is established, a caution display is made to inform that the advantageous section will end in the middle of the ending performance. In a configuration where both the bell prize and the 1st minor role to the 3rd minor role winning can be established when winning the winning role 1 to 12, the 1st minor role to the 3rd minor role There is a possibility that the player may make a mistake in the operation method and establish the bell winning even if the operation method that enables the winning of the prize is notified. Therefore, by adopting a configuration in which it is notified that the advantageous section can end when an operation method capable of establishing the first to third minor winning combinations is announced, the ending effect is continued to the end in the advantageous section. It is possible to call the attention of the player who wants to enjoy it.

When the 1st minor winning combination to the 3rd minor winning combination are established, three medals, which is the same number as the number required for one game, are paid out. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to avoid a decrease in the number of medals owned by the player as a result of establishing the first to third minor winning combinations instead of the bell winning, and the player can It is possible to avoid a decrease in the player's desire to play. This is because, if the number of medals owned by the player decreases even though the game is operated in accordance with the notified operation method, there is a possibility that the player may regret that he or she should not have operated in accordance with the notified operation method.

In the notification process during the ED, when the number of difference does not exceed 2382 by the 17th game, the operation method capable of establishing a bell prize is notified. By adopting such a configuration, the player can visually recognize the ending effect while increasing the number of owned medals. Therefore, it is possible for the player to enjoy the ending effect while being immersed in joy.

The ending performance is configured to be executed to the end even when the advantageous section ends on the way. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to avoid wasting the prepared ending effect. Certainly, it is also possible to end the ending effect halfway along with the end of the advantageous section. However, in the case of such a configuration, there is a concern that the frequency of execution of the final video effect of the ending effect may be reduced and the effect may be wasted. In order to solve this concern, it is possible to configure the ending effect to start when the difference number reaches 2000, for example. There is concern about the possibility that the advantageous section will continue more than necessary. Each of the above concerns is caused by having a difference of 2400 coins as the end condition of the advantageous interval, and is caused by the fact that the end time of the advantageous interval changes depending on the lottery result of the winning combination. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10 that performs the ED notification process, it is possible to suitably solve the above concerns and prevent the ending effects that have been specially prepared from being wasted.

When the advantageous section ends in the middle of the ending performance, the ending performance is performed in the subsequent game times such as the normal section. By adopting such a configuration, the player can visually recognize the ending effect to the end while playing the game in the normal section or the like. Therefore, it is possible to make the player motivated to continue playing the game even after the end of the advantageous section while avoiding the ending effect that has been prepared with great care from being wasted.

In the normal section and the challenge mode, when five minutes have passed since the first customer waiting process was performed, the ending performance is terminated. In a configuration in which the ending effect is continued in a normal interval after the end of the advantageous interval, there is a possibility that the player ends the game due to the end of the advantageous interval despite the execution of the ending effect. can be considered. Then, if a player who is different from the player when the ending effect was started started the game and the ending effect was being continued, the player may hesitate to continue the game. . Therefore, by adopting a configuration in which the ending effect ends when 5 minutes elapse without starting the next game round after the end of one game round in the normal section, the above concerns can be preferably resolved. It becomes possible.

In the notification mode and the completion mode, the ending performance is not finished even when 5 minutes have passed since the first customer waiting process was performed. In the notification mode and the finish mode, even if 5 minutes have passed, it is more likely that the player left the seat rather than finished the game. Therefore, by adopting a configuration in which the ending effect does not end in the notification mode and the finish mode, it is possible to prevent the player from having a passive impression of not being able to leave the seat for fear of ending the ending effect. .

In the middle of the ending performance, the normal section is shifted to the challenge mode, and when the ending performance ends in the challenge mode, the transition destination suggesting performance is executed after finishing the ending performance. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible for a player who thinks to end the game because the advantageous section has ended to think to end the game after confirming which challenge mode the game has transitioned to. Become. As a result, even if the ending effect is continued in the normal section or the like after the end of the advantageous zone, it is possible to reduce the chance that the ending effect prepared with great effort is not seen until the end.

(Second embodiment)

In the above-described first embodiment, in the ED informing process, an operation method capable of establishing a bell winning, and an operating method capable of establishing any of the first to third minor winnings. , are notified together to increase the frequency of coincidence between the end time of the ending effect and the end time of the advantageous section, but this configuration will be changed. Since the basic configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment, only the ED notification process, which is the difference, will be described below.

In the ED notification process according to the present embodiment, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 30, it is determined in step S1901 whether or not the value of the remaining ED game number counter is greater than 3. When the value of the remaining ED game number counter is greater than 3, that is, in the 1st to 17th games of the ending effect, it is determined whether or not the value of the difference number counter is smaller than 2382 in step S1902. If the value of the difference number counter is smaller than 2382, in step S1903, an operation method capable of establishing a bell winning with nine medals paid out is reported, and this processing is terminated. When the value of the difference number counter is 2382 or more, the present process is terminated as it is without informing of the operation method capable of establishing the bell winning.

If it is determined in step S1901 that the value of the remaining ED game counter is 3 or less, the flow advances to step S1904 to determine whether or not the value of the remaining ED game counter is 3. When the value of the remaining ED game number counter is 3, that is, in the 18th game of the ending effect, it is determined whether or not the value of the difference number counter is smaller than 2388 in step S1905. If the value of the difference number counter is smaller than 2388, in step S1906, an operation method capable of establishing a bell winning with nine medals paid out is reported, and this processing ends. When the value of the difference number counter is 2388 or more, this processing is terminated as it is without notifying the operation method capable of establishing the bell winning.

If it is determined in step S1904 that the value of the remaining ED game counter is not 3, the flow advances to step S1907 to determine whether or not the value of the remaining ED game counter is 2. When the value of the remaining ED game number counter is 2, that is, in the 19th game of the ending effect, it is determined whether or not the value of the difference number counter is smaller than 2394 in step S1908. If the value of the difference number counter is smaller than 2394, in step S1909, an operation method capable of establishing a bell winning with nine medals paid out is reported, and this processing is terminated. When the value of the difference number counter is 2394 or more, this processing is terminated as it is without notifying the operation method capable of establishing the bell winning.

When it is determined in step S1907 that the value of the remaining ED game number counter is not 2, that is, in the games after the 20th game of the ending effect, 9 medals are displayed in step S1910 without checking the value of the difference number counter. An operation method capable of establishing a bell winning with a payout is notified, and this process is terminated.

As described above, in the present embodiment, there are cases where the difference number is 2382 or more by the 17th game of the ending effect, when the difference number is 2388 or more by the 18th game, and when the difference number is 2388 or more by the 19th game. When the number of difference is 2394 or more, even if the player wins the winning combination 1 to 12, the winning operation is not notified. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to increase the frequency with which the end time of the ending effect and the end time of the advantageous section match.

In addition, it is not limited to the description content of each embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows.

(1) In each of the above-described embodiments, the configuration is such that when the difference number of sheets reaches 2260, the mode is shifted to the finish mode. good.

For example, a plurality of notification modes with different additional performances are provided, and when the difference number of sheets reaches 2260 sheets, a transition to the notification mode with higher additional performance is made.

For example, a configuration is provided in which a plurality of notification modes with different additional performances are provided, and a transition lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift to another notification mode when the difference number of sheets reaches 2260 sheets.

For example, when the difference number reaches 2260, a predetermined value such as 100 is added to the remaining notification game number counter.

For example, when the number of difference reaches 500, the number of games to be added or the winning rate to be added is higher than in other situation of the number of difference, if the watermelon is won until the number of difference reaches 1000. do.

Note that the number of difference sheets when performing the processing related to the instruction function is not limited to 2260 sheets, and may be any number less than 2400 sheets.

(2) In each of the above-described embodiments, when the difference number of sheets reaches 2260, the mode is changed to the finish mode. However, the notification mode may not be changed. Even in such a configuration, for example, if the value of the remaining notification game number counter is not checked after that, or if the number of additional games is not selected when cherry or watermelon is won, each of the above-mentioned configurations can be achieved. Effects similar to those of the embodiment can be obtained.

Further, even if the value of the remaining information game number counter is checked after that, when the number of difference number reaches 2260, the value of the remaining information game number counter is changed to the value of the remaining section game number counter. Then, the number of games in which the value of the number-of-remaining-notice-games counter is 0 and the number of games in which the value of the number-of-remaining-games counter is 0, that is, the 1500th game in the advantageous section, are equal, so the finish mode is executed. It is possible to obtain the same effects as those obtained by shifting to .

(3) In each of the above embodiments, when the number of sheets difference reaches 2260, the mode is shifted to the finish mode, and when the number of sheets difference reaches 2352, the ending effect is started. It may be configured such that the ending effect is started at the time of execution. Moreover, the difference number of sheets for starting the ending effect is arbitrary, and the ending effect may be started when the predetermined difference number of sheets is reached under the notification mode.

(4) In the above-described first embodiment, in the ED informing process, if the difference number exceeds 2382 by the 17th game, the operation method that can establish the bell winning and the first minor winning combination. It was configured to notify both the operation method that can establish any of the 3rd minor winnings, but if the difference number exceeds 2394 by the 17th game, the bell winnings will not be established. It is also possible to notify both the operation method that can be performed and the operation method that can establish any one of the first to third minor winning prizes. With such a configuration, the winning probability of the bell is about 1/2.52, so the frequency with which the advantageous section ends in the 20th game of the ending effect can be increased more than in the first embodiment. It becomes possible. When the difference number exceeds 2394 by the 19th game, there is an operation method that can establish a bell prize, and an operation method that can establish any of the first to third minor prizes. , may be configured to be notified together.

(5) In the above-described first embodiment, in the ED informing process, if the difference number exceeds 2382 by the 17th game, the operation method can establish a bell prize, and the first minor winning combination. ~The operation method that can establish any of the 3rd minor winnings, and the configuration that both are notified, but the operation method that can establish any of the 1st minor winnings ~ 3rd minor winnings It is good also as a structure which alert|reports only.

(6) In the above-described first embodiment, in the ED informing process, if the difference number exceeds 2382 by the 17th game, the operation method can establish a bell prize, and the first minor winning prize. Although it is configured to notify both the operation method that can establish any of the 3rd minor winnings, the operation method that can establish the bell winning and the 5th where one medal is paid out. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which an operation method capable of establishing any one of the small winning combination to the 7th small winning combination is notified together.

(7) In the above-described second embodiment, the number difference is 2382 or more by the 17th game of the ending effect, the difference number is 2388 or more in the 18th game, and 19 games. When the difference in the number of sheets is 2394 or more, and when winning the winning combination 1 to 12, the winning operation is not notified. When the number of sheets becomes 2394 or more, it may be configured such that the prize winning operation is not notified even if the winning combination 1 to 12 is won.

(8) In the second embodiment, the configuration is such that the caution command is not set in the ED informing process, but the configuration may be such that the caution command is set and the caution is displayed. With such a configuration, the same effects as those of the first embodiment can be obtained.

13 and 15, after the right stop switch 44 and the middle stop switch 43 are operated in this order, the "white 7" pattern and the "black 7" pattern on the left reel 32L are displayed. symbol, a "white BAR" symbol, or a "black BAR" symbol and operates the left stop switch 42, three medals can be paid out with a probability of 1/3. Therefore, the player can suppress the reduction of owned medals while avoiding establishment of a bell prize by performing the above operation.

(9) The processing performed in the ED notification processing is not limited to the above-described mode, and the following configuration is also possible.

For example, when the number of difference reaches a first specific number such as 2394, it is configured to notify the winning operation that the maximum number of medals is paid out with a predetermined probability when winning the winning combination 1 to 12. do. Then, in the case where a winning operation in which the maximum medal payout is performed is established in a situation in which the winning operation is not notified, the winning operation is not notified when the pushing order 1 to the pushing order 12 are won for a predetermined number of times. do.

For example, in the case where the maximum number of medals to be paid out is nine and three medals are required for one game, if the predetermined probability is set to 1/3 and the predetermined number of times is set to 2, the player can It is possible to suppress the decrease in the number of owned medals.

(10) In each of the above-described embodiments, when the ending effect is started, even if the advantageous section ends in the middle, the ending effect is executed to the end in the normal section etc. after that. It is also possible to have a configuration in which the ending effect is also terminated. In the case of such a configuration, if it is configured to notify that the ending effect will also end in accordance with the end of the advantageous section as a warning display, it is possible to obtain the same effects as those of the above-described embodiments.

(11) In each of the above embodiments, when the advantageous section ends in the middle of the ending effect, the ending effect is executed to the end in the subsequent normal section etc., but before the next game round starts A configuration may be adopted in which the ending effect is executed to the end. Specifically, for example, when the advantageous section ends in the 18th game of the ending effect, the display control device 81 starts the image effect for the 19th game without waiting for the start command for the next game. When the image presentation for the 20th game is finished, the image presentation for the 20th game is started.

In the above configuration, there is a possibility that the ending effect will end in the middle when the next game start command is issued, so it is desirable to set each video effect to a effect that requires a predetermined time such as 4 seconds. Then, when the advantageous section ends in the middle of the ending effect, the main control device 101 can be configured to perform the freeze processing (standby processing) for the amount of time obtained by multiplying the predetermined time by the number of unexecuted video effects. desirable. With such a configuration, even if the player performs an operation for starting the next game during the ending effect, the operation is invalidated, so that the ending effect can be executed until the end. .

(12) In each of the above-described embodiments, when the advantageous section ends in the middle of the ending effect, the ending effect is executed to the end in the subsequent normal section, etc., but this configuration will be changed.

In the situation where the number of difference has reached 2394, if you win the winning combination 1 to 12, the subsequent operation (more specifically, the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44) will be disabled for a predetermined period of time Freezing processing ( standby processing). Then, the ending effect is executed to the end during the invalid period. Concretely, for example, the ending effect is composed of 20 types of video effect requiring 4 seconds to execute to the end. Then, for example, in the 19th game of the ending effect, the difference number is 2394, and when winning the winning combination 1 to 12, the freezing process is performed for 8 (= 4 × 2) seconds. During the invalid period, image effects for the 19th game and image effects for the 20th game are executed.

Even with such a configuration, it is possible to end the advantageous section after the ending effect is executed to the end, as in each of the above-described embodiments.

However, in the above configuration, for example, if the player operates in an operation order different from the notified operation order, the bell winning is not established and the difference number does not reach 2400. In such a case, the final scene of the video effect of the 20th game may be continuously displayed until the advantageous section ends, or in the game rounds in which the winning combination 1 to 12 are won in the next game and thereafter, A configuration may be adopted in which the freeze processing is performed for 4 seconds and the image effect for the 20th game is performed again during the invalid period.

(13) In each of the above embodiments, if the transition to the challenge mode is made during the ending production, the transition destination suggesting production is executed after the ending production is completed, but the transition destination suggesting production is executed during the ending production. After that, the ending effect may be restarted.

(14) In each of the above-described embodiments, when winning one of the 1st to 12th push wins, the bell prize is established in one of the six operation orders. The configuration may be such that the bell winning is established in two of the operational orders, or the bell winning is established in four of the six operational orders.

(15) In each of the above embodiments, when the 1st minor winning combination to the 3rd minor winning combination are established, 3 medals equal to the number of medals required to play one game are paid out. However, it may be configured to pay out two medals or one medal. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which pays out four or more medals.

(16) In each of the above embodiments, 1500 games have been played in the advantageous interval, the difference number in the advantageous interval has reached 2400, and the value of the remaining notification game number counter has become 0. , the advantageous interval ends at , but the configuration does not have a counter for the number of remaining information games. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the advantageous section ends in some cases.

Further, in place of or in addition to the remaining notification game number counter, a second difference number counter is provided in which a predetermined value less than 2400, such as 500, is set when the transition is made to the advantageous section. The advantageous section may end even when the value of the second differential number counter is reached.

In the configuration having the second difference number counter, the value of the second difference number counter can be increased based on the lottery result of the combination in the advantageous section, that is, the configuration is such that the difference number can be added in the advantageous section. is desirable. In the configuration provided with the remaining information game number counter and the second difference number counter, for example, when the cherry is won, 100 is added to the value of the remaining information game number counter. The configuration is such that 100 is added to the value of the number counter.

(17) In each of the above embodiments, the main control device 101 performs the effect instruction processing, but the display control device 81 may perform the effect instruction processing. Even with such a configuration, it is clear that the same effects as those of the above-described embodiments can be obtained.

(18) In each of the above embodiments, a position where the player can visually recognize the indicator that is illuminated when the current game interval is the increase interval and is extinguished when the current game interval is not the increase interval. may be set to Such a display may be controlled by the main controller 101 or by the display controller 81 .

(19) In each of the above-described embodiments, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is notified when a transition is made to the advantageous section. It may be configured to be notified, or may be configured to be notified of the operation timing and the operation method. That is, the advantageous section may be any game section in which the instruction function of the stop switch can operate. It should be noted that the normal section may be a game section in which the instruction function of the stop switch for establishing a small winning combination does not operate.

(20) In each of the above embodiments, the remaining section game number counter is set to 1500 when shifting to the advantageous section, but the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and the number of games played in the advantageous section is 1500. Any configuration may be used as long as it terminates the advantageous section when it reaches .

(21) In each of the above-described embodiments, the combinations of symbols that result in winnings are examples, and the combinations of symbols are not limited to these combinations. Also, the number of symbol combinations that result in winning is arbitrary.

(22) In each of the above embodiments, the slot machine without the BB state has been described, but the configuration is not limited to such a configuration. It may be a slot machine with states as well. Further, it may be a slot machine having other game states such as CB state and MB state.

(23) In each of the above embodiments, it is determined whether or not a start command has been issued after three medals have been betted. Needless to say, a configuration may be adopted in which it is determined whether or not a has occurred.

(24) In each of the above-described embodiments, in addition to the privilege of changing the game state and the privilege of replaying, the privilege of paying out medals is provided as the privilege to be granted, but it is limited to such a configuration. Any configuration may be used as long as the player is provided with some kind of privilege. For example, instead of paying out medals, prizes other than medals may be paid out. In addition, in a slot machine that does not have actual medal insertion and medal payout functions and that manages the medals owned by the player as credits, an increase in the number of credited medals corresponds to the granting of benefits.

(25) In each of the above embodiments, the slot machine has three reels arranged in parallel and one effective line. It may be a slot machine equipped with a slot machine or a slot machine having 5 activated lines.

(26) In each of the above embodiments, a specific example of the slot machine 10 has been shown, but the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine in which a slot machine and a pachinko machine are combined. That is, the slot machine may be a game machine having a ball-inserting and ball-paying function like a pachinko machine instead of the medal-inserting and medal-paying functions. If such a game machine is used instead of a slot machine, only the balls can be treated as game value in the game hall. It is possible to solve the problems such as the burden on the equipment due to the separate handling of the medals and the balls and the restrictions on the installation location of the game machine.

(27) The timing to start the ending effect may be the timing when the number difference does not reach 2,400 even if the maximum number of wins in the winning combination 1 to 12 is achieved (the bell win is established).

For example, if the difference number exceeds 2100, or the number of games played in the advantageous section exceeds 1450, and the number of remaining notification games is 20, the ending effect of 20 games is performed. Execute. As a specific example, in a slot machine in which the notification mode consists of 20 games per set, when the notification mode for the next set is started under the above conditions, the ending effect is started.

When the ending effect of 20 games is executed to the end, a song or image set to be repeated in a predetermined game (effect for adjustment section with song) is played until the end of the advantageous section, and the game ends at the end of the advantageous section. display the screen.

It is desirable to set the effect for the adjustment section with song so that even if the bell wins the maximum and ends in the shortest time, the chorus of the song (the end of a specific part of the music) can be reproduced once.

In the case of the above configuration, the ending story is clearly shown to the player, and at the end, due to the production for the adjustment section with the song, it is necessary to be concerned about the bias of winning the winning role 1 to 12. The ending performance can be executed without any delay, and the player can also obtain a sense of satisfaction because the advantageous section ends while watching the end roll.

(28) As conditions for starting the ending, the difference number and the number of games played in the advantageous section are provided, and if a specific ball output condition is satisfied, an ending effect as in each of the above embodiments is executed, When the above-mentioned ball-out condition is not satisfied, the configuration is such that a specific end effect of displaying only the number of remaining games is executed.

As an event in which a specific ball output condition cannot be satisfied, for example, in a slot machine that shifts to the pullback mode after the notification mode ends in each of the above embodiments, 1500 games have been played after pulling back in the pullback mode and returning to the notification mode. There are cases where specific ball delivery conditions cannot be met before the end of the game.

In addition, as another event, a slot machine that can start one game with not only three cards but also two cards, and has a function of shifting to a notification mode when three cards are played a predetermined number of times in an advantageous section. 2), as a result of playing the game with 2 coins instead of 3 in the advantageous section, it is not counted in the 3-coin game of the predetermined number of times, and as a result of the delay in the transition to the notification mode, the specific ball output condition cannot be satisfied. is mentioned. In the advantageous section, in the case of a two-card game, a lottery for switching to the notification mode cannot be performed, but must be counted in the number of games that are the conditions for ending the advantageous section. For this reason, for example, in the case of a slot machine that shifts to the notification mode after 700 3-card games are played in the advantageous section, the transition game to the notification mode after 700 2-card games is the 1400th game in the advantageous section. You will not be able to meet the ball release conditions.

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

Game machine A1. a plurality of cyclic display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of patterns (designs);
start operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit input switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
A lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) that performs lottery for a role;
a plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
When the winning combination won in the lottery for the above combination and the corresponding winning pattern form a predetermined combination (such as a combination of minor combination patterns) at the effective position (effective line) and stop, the player is informed that a prize has been won. In a gaming machine provided with privilege granting means for granting a privilege (such as medal payout processing S211 of the main controller 101),
As the game section, there are an advantageous section in which an instruction function (winning operation notification function) for notifying an operation method for establishing a specific winning operation can operate, and a normal section in which the instruction function does not operate,
When the difference between the minimum number of game media and the minimum number of game media in the advantageous section reaches a first number (2260) less than the upper limit number of sheets, specific processing related to the instruction function (transition to finish mode) A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured to perform

According to this gaming machine, when the difference number from the base point when the game media have decreased the most in the advantageous section reaches the first number which is less than the upper limit number, specific processing relating to the instruction function is performed. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible for the player to play the game in the advantageous section while aiming for the number of difference to reach the first number, thereby improving the interest in the game.

Game machine A2. In the gaming machine A1, when a predetermined upper limit number of games (1500 times) are played in the advantageous section, the first transition means (of the main controller 101) terminates the advantageous section and shifts to the normal section. Advantageous section end processing function (S903-S905) based on remaining section game number counter value 0), and a predetermined upper limit number (2400) of the difference number from the reference point when the game media has decreased the most in the advantageous section. a second transition means (advantageous section end processing functions S903 to S905 based on the difference number counter value of the main controller 101 exceeding 2400) for ending the advantageous section and shifting to the normal section when the A gaming machine characterized by:

According to this gaming machine, the advantageous section ends when the upper limit number of games is played and when the difference number reaches the upper limit number. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible for the player to play the game in the advantageous section while aiming for the number of difference to reach the first number, thereby improving the interest in the game.

Game machine A3. In the above-described gaming machine A2, when the difference number reaches the first number, as specific processing related to the instruction function, processing is performed to increase the number of games that can be played in the advantageous section. .

According to this gaming machine, when the difference number reaches the first number, a process is performed in which the number of games that can be played in the advantageous section can be increased. When the number of games that can be played in the advantageous section increases, the player can expect an increase in the number of game media owned according to the increased number of games. Therefore, it is possible for the player to play the game in the advantageous section while aiming for the difference number to reach the first number.

Game machine A4. In the game machine A2 or A3, specific mode transition means (notification mode transition function S807 of the main controller 101) for shifting to a specific mode (notification mode) before the difference number reaches the first number in the advantageous section , S808), and a first determination means (remaining notification game number counter confirmation function S1108 of the main controller 101) for determining whether or not to end the advantageous interval based on the number of games played in the specific mode. A gaming machine characterized by:

According to this gaming machine, when the transition to the specific mode occurs in the advantageous section, the advantageous section ends without reaching the upper limit number of times and the upper limit number of sheets. By applying the configuration of the gaming machine A2 or the gaming machine A3 to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous in the advantageous section. This is because it is possible to play a game in the specific mode while aiming for the difference number to reach the first number before the first discriminating means discriminates that the advantageous interval has ended.

Game machine A5. The game machine A4 is characterized in that, when the difference number reaches the first number, the discrimination by the first discrimination means is not performed in subsequent game rounds.

According to this game machine, when the difference number reaches the first number, the discrimination by the first discrimination means is not performed in subsequent game rounds. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from losing the desire to play, even if the advantage section ends when the difference number reaches the upper limit number. For example, in the case of a configuration in which the advantageous interval ends due to the upper limit number of games played or the difference number of the upper limit number without providing the first determination means, when the advantageous interval ends due to the difference number of the upper limit number being reached, the game is not played. There is concern that players may lose their desire to play. This is because the player may think that he/she could have obtained more game media if the upper limit number was not set. On the other hand, in this gaming machine, it is possible for the player to recognize that the difference number reaches the first number as a substantial goal, and for the player to recognize the subsequent game as added value. Therefore, it is possible to preferably solve the above concern, and it is possible to suppress the player's desire to play.

Game machine A6. In the gaming machine A5, the number-of-games increasing means (remaining notification game number increasing function of the main controller 101) increases the number of games determined by the first determining means to end the advantageous section based on the lottery result of the winning combination. S1002, S1003), wherein when the difference number reaches the first number, the number of games is not increased by the number-of-games increasing means in subsequent game rounds.

According to this gaming machine, when the difference number reaches the first number, the number of games is not increased by the number-of-games increasing means in subsequent game rounds. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to simplify the processing configuration in game rounds after the difference number reaches the first number. In addition, when this configuration is applied to a gaming machine having a configuration for notifying the result when the number-of-games increasing means increases the number of games played, it is possible to prevent the players from losing their desire to play. becomes possible. When the difference number reaches the first number, since the discrimination by the first discrimination means is not performed in the subsequent game rounds, the player will think that he or she has made a so-called wasteful draw when the increase in the number of games is notified. This is because there is concern about the possibility of

Game machine A7. In any one of the game machines A4 to A6, when the specific mode is entered, the expected value of the game medium payout per game is greater than the number of game media required for one game. machine.

According to this gaming machine, when shifting to the specific mode, the player can play a game while increasing the number of game media owned by the player. Therefore, it is possible for the player to play the game in the specific mode while aiming for the difference number to reach the first number.

Game machine A8. In any one of the game machines A4 to A7, when the difference number reaches the first number, a second specific mode transition means (main control) for shifting from the specific mode to a second specific mode (finishing mode) The device 101 has a complete run mode transition function (S1105), and when transitioning to the second specific mode, the first transition means or the second transition means shifts from the advantageous section to the normal section. Amusement machine.

According to this gaming machine, when the difference number reaches the first number, the specific mode is shifted to the second specific mode. Then, in the case of shifting to the second specific mode, the advantageous section ends with the upper limit number of games played or the difference number of the upper limit number of games. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from losing the desire to play, even if the advantage section ends when the difference number reaches the upper limit number. For example, in the case of a configuration in which the advantageous interval ends due to the upper limit number of games played or the difference number of the upper limit number without the second specific mode, when the advantageous interval ends due to the difference number of the upper limit number being reached, the game is not played. There is concern that players may lose their desire to play. This is because the player may think that he/she could have obtained more game media if the upper limit number was not set. On the other hand, in this gaming machine, the player recognizes that the difference number reaches the first number and that the transition to the second specific mode is a substantial goal, and the subsequent game is added value to the player. It is possible to recognize. Therefore, it is possible to preferably solve the above concern, and it is possible to suppress the player's desire to play.

Game machine A9. In the gaming machine A8, the expected value of game media payout per game is greater than the number of game media required for one game when shifting to the second specific mode.

According to this gaming machine, when shifting to the second specific mode, the player can play a game while increasing the number of game media owned by the player. Therefore, it is possible for the player to play the game while expecting that the advantageous section will end with the difference number of the upper limit number rather than ending with the upper limit number of games, thereby suppressing the monotony of the game in the second specific mode. It becomes possible to

Game machine A10. In any one of the game machines A2 to A9, when the difference number reaches the second number (2352) which is smaller than the upper limit number and larger than the first number (2352), the first number of times (20 When the effect starting means (ED command set function S1407 of the main control device 101, the display control device 81) for starting a specific effect (ending effect) that requires a game of 10 times, and the effect starting means starts the specific effect , changing means (announcing processing function S1206 during ED of the main controller 101) for changing the instruction function so that the advantageous section ends after the first number of games are played. game machine.

According to this gaming machine, when the difference number reaches the second number which is smaller than the upper limit number and larger than the first number, the specific effect which requires the first number of games to be played to the end is started. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to further increase the number of game media possessed by the player who has reached the first number of difference sheets, and to visually recognize the specific effect, thereby making the player immersed in joy. A game can be played. On the other hand, in the structure in which the advantageous interval ends when the difference number reaches the upper limit number, if the advantageous interval ends in the middle of the specific effect, the player may lose the desire to play, or take the trouble. There is a concern that the prepared specific effect may not be seen until the end. Therefore, in this game machine, when the specific effect is started, the instruction function is changed so that the advantageous section ends after the first number of games are played. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to preferably solve the above concerns, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

Game machine B1. a plurality of cyclic display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of patterns (designs);
start operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit input switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
A lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) that performs lottery for a role;
a plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
When the winning combination won in the lottery for the above combination and the corresponding winning pattern form a predetermined combination (such as a combination of minor combination patterns) at the effective position (effective line) and stop, the player is informed that a prize has been won. In a gaming machine provided with privilege granting means for granting a privilege (such as medal payout processing S211 of the main controller 101),
As the game section, there are an advantageous section in which an instruction function (winning operation notification function) for notifying an operation method for establishing a specific winning operation can operate, and a normal section in which the instruction function does not operate,
When a predetermined upper limit number of games (1500 times) have been played in the advantageous interval, the first transition means for ending the advantageous interval and shifting to the normal interval (remaining interval game number counter value of main controller 101) 0-based advantageous section end processing functions S903 to S905),
When the difference in the number of sheets from the point at which the number of game media has decreased the most in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined upper limit number (2400), the advantageous section is ended and the normal section is started. Transition means (advantageous section end processing functions S903 to S905 based on the difference number counter value of the main controller 101 exceeding 2400);
When the difference number reaches a predetermined number (2352) which is less than the upper limit number, an effect start means (main ED command set function S1407 of the control device 101, display control device 81),
The game machine is characterized in that the instruction function is changed so that the advantageous section ends after the first number of games are played when the performance start means starts the specific performance.

According to this gaming machine, when the difference number reaches a predetermined number which is less than the upper limit number, a specific effect requiring the first number of games to be played to the end is started. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible for the player who has reached the predetermined number of difference numbers to visually recognize the specific effect, so that the player can play the game while being immersed in joy. On the other hand, in the structure in which the advantageous interval ends when the difference number reaches the upper limit number, if the advantageous interval ends in the middle of the specific effect, the player may lose the desire to play, or take the trouble. There is a concern that the prepared specific effect may not be seen until the end. Therefore, in this game machine, when the specific effect is started, the instruction function is changed so that the advantageous section ends after the first number of games are played. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to preferably solve the above concerns, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

Game machine B2. In the gaming machine B1, the number of game media required for one game is greater than (3) when a prize is established, based on the result of the lottery for the winning combination being a specific result (won 1st winning combination to 12th pushing combination). A first informing means (9-piece winning operation informing function of the main control unit 101) for informing an operation method capable of establishing a first specific prize (bell prize) in which game media are awarded, and a lottery result of the winning combination. Based on the specific result, establish a second specific prize (first to third minor prizes) in which game media equal to or less than the number of game media required for one game are awarded when a prize is established. A second notification means (three winning operation notification function of the main control device 101) that notifies the operation method that can be performed, and a remaining game number grasping means ( Remaining ED game number counter confirmation function S1501 of the main control device 101), and difference number grasping means for grasping the difference number when the specific effect is executed (difference number counter confirmation function S1502 of the main control device 101) , when the grasped result of the difference number grasping means exceeds the second predetermined number (2382) less than the upper limit number before the grasping result of the remaining number of games grasping means reaches the specified number of times (3), A gaming machine characterized in that, when the result of the lottery for the winning combination is the specified result, the second notification means executes notification.

According to this gaming machine, when the difference number exceeds the second predetermined number before the remaining number of games required for executing the specific effect to the end reaches the specified number, the lottery result of the winning combination becomes the specific result. In this case, an operation method capable of establishing a second specific winning in which the number of game media equal to or less than the number of game media required for one game is provided when a winning is established is notified. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the chance that the advantage section ends in the middle of the specific effect when the first specific winning is established and the difference number reaches the upper limit number.

Game machine B3. The game machine B2 is characterized in that, when the second notification means executes notification, the first notification means also executes notification.

According to this gaming machine, when the operation method capable of establishing the second specific winning in which the number of game media equal to or less than the number of game media required for one game is awarded when the winning is established, the operation method that can establish the second specific winning is notified to one game when the winning is established. An operation method capable of establishing a first specific winning prize in which more game media than the required number of game media is provided is also notified. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible for the player to select whether to end the advantageous section in the middle of the specific effect or to continue the advantageous section until the end of the specific effect. As a result, it is possible to satisfy the desires of a player who wants to acquire the maximum number of game media as soon as possible even in one game, and a player who wants to enjoy a specific effect to the end in an advantageous section. Regardless, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

Game machine B4. In the game machine B2 or B3, when the difference number reaches the upper limit number before the grasp result of the remaining number of games grasping means becomes 0, the specific effect ending means for ending the specific effect; a game machine characterized by comprising a midway termination notification means for notifying that the specific performance may be terminated midway when the second notification means executes the notification.

According to this game machine, when the difference number reaches the upper limit number, not only the advantageous section ends but also the specific effect ends in the middle. In a configuration in which both the first specific prize winning and the second specific prize winning can be established when the result of the lottery for the winning combination is a specific result, the player is not notified of the operation method capable of establishing the second specific prize winning. may make a mistake in the operation method and establish the first specific prize. Therefore, a player who wants to enjoy the specific performance to the end is alerted by notifying that the specific performance can be terminated in the middle when notifying the operation method capable of establishing the second specific winning. becomes possible.

Game machine B5. The game machine B2 or B3 is characterized in that the specific effect is executed to the end regardless of whether or not the difference number has reached the upper limit number.

According to this game machine, even if the advantageous section ends in the middle of the specific effect, the specific effect is executed to the end. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to avoid wasting the specially prepared specific effect.

Game machine B6. In the game machine B5, when the second notification means executes the notification, the end possibility notification means (caution command set function S1504 of the main controller 101, the display control device 81 ) and a game machine.

According to this game machine, when the difference number reaches the upper limit number, the advantageous section ends although the specific effect does not end. In a configuration in which both the first specific prize winning and the second specific prize winning can be established when the result of the lottery for the winning combination is a specific result, the player is not notified of the operation method capable of establishing the second specific prize winning. may make a mistake in the operation method and establish the first specific prize. Therefore, by adopting a configuration in which it is notified that the advantageous section can end when the operation method capable of establishing the second specific winning is notified, attention is called to the player who wants to enjoy the specific performance to the end in the advantageous section. It is possible to do

Game machine B7. In any one of the game machines B2 to B6, when the grasped result of the difference number grasping means does not exceed the second predetermined number, and when the lottery result of the combination is the specified result, the first A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured to cause a notification means to execute notification.

According to this game machine, when the specific effect is being executed, the operation method that allows the first specific winning to be established is notified until the difference number exceeds the second predetermined number. With such a configuration, the player can visually recognize the specific effect while increasing the number of game media owned by the player. Therefore, it is possible for the player to enjoy the specific performance while being immersed in joy.

Game machine B8. In any one of the game machines B2 to B7, when the grasped result of the remaining number of games grasping means is equal to or less than the specified number of times, or when the lottery result of the winning combination is the specified result, the first notification A game machine characterized in that it is configured to cause means to execute notification.

According to this gaming machine, when the number of remaining games required to execute the specific effect to the end is equal to or less than the specified number of times, the operation method capable of establishing the first specific winning is notified. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the frequency with which the advantageous section ends after the specific effect is executed to the end.

Game machine B9. In any one of the gaming machines B2 to B8, the gaming machine is characterized in that, when the second specific prize is established, the same number of game media as the number required for one game is provided.

According to this gaming machine, when the second specific prize is established, the same number of game media as the number required for one game is provided. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the game media owned by the player from decreasing as a result of establishing the second specific prize instead of the first specific prize, thereby reducing the player's desire to play. It is possible to avoid letting it happen. This is because, if the number of game media owned by the player decreases even though the game is operated by the notified operation method, there is a possibility that the player may regret that he or she should not have operated by the notified operation method.

Game machine B10. In the game machine B9, the specified number of times is the natural number closest to the reciprocal of the probability that the lottery result of the winning combination will be the specific result, and the second predetermined number is increased from the upper limit number when the first specific prize is established. A game machine characterized in that the number of game media to be played is reduced.

According to this gaming machine, the prescribed number of times is the natural number closest to the reciprocal of the probability that the lottery result of the role will be the specific result, and the second predetermined number is the number of game media that increases from the upper limit number when the first specific winning is established. reduced value. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the frequency with which the advantageous section ends after the first number of games are played by changing the instruction function.

Game machine C1. a plurality of cyclic display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of patterns (designs);
start operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit input switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
A lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) that performs lottery for a role;
a plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
When the winning combination won in the lottery for the above combination and the corresponding winning pattern form a predetermined combination (such as a combination of minor combination patterns) at the effective position (effective line) and stop, the player is informed that a prize has been won. In a gaming machine provided with privilege granting means for granting a privilege (such as medal payout processing S211 of the main controller 101),
As the game section, there are an advantageous section in which an instruction function (winning operation notification function) for notifying an operation method for establishing a specific winning operation can operate, and a normal section in which the instruction function does not operate,
When a predetermined upper limit number of games (1500 times) have been played in the advantageous interval, the first transition means for ending the advantageous interval and shifting to the normal interval (remaining interval game number counter value of main controller 101) 0-based advantageous section end processing functions S903 to S905),
When the difference in the number of sheets from the point at which the number of game media has decreased the most in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined upper limit number (2400), the advantageous section is ended and the normal section is started. Transition means (advantageous section end processing functions S903 to S905 based on the difference number counter value of the main controller 101 exceeding 2400);
When the difference number reaches a predetermined number (2352) which is less than the upper limit number, an effect start means (main ED command set function S1407 of the control device 101, the display control device 81),
Based on the result of the lottery for the winning combination being a specific result (won 1st winning combination to 12th winning combination), more game media than the number of game media required for one game (3) is provided when a prize is established. A first notification means (9-sheet winning operation notification function of the main controller 101) for notifying an operation method capable of establishing a first specific winning (bell winning);
Remaining game number grasping means (remaining ED game number counter confirmation function S1501 of main control device 101) for grasping the number of remaining games necessary for executing the specific effect to the end;
A difference number grasping means (difference number counter confirmation function S1502 of the main control device 101) for grasping the difference number when the specific effect is executed,
When the effect starting means starts the specific effect, the first notification is given when the lottery result of the combination is a specific result so that the advantageous section ends after the first number of games are played. A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured such that the ratio of notification by means is changed.

According to this gaming machine, when the difference number reaches a predetermined number which is less than the upper limit number, a specific effect requiring the first number of games to be played to the end is started. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible for the player who has reached the predetermined number of difference numbers to visually recognize the specific effect, so that the player can play the game while being immersed in joy. On the other hand, in the structure in which the advantageous interval ends when the difference number reaches the upper limit number, if the advantageous interval ends in the middle of the specific effect, the player may lose the desire to play, or take the trouble. There is a concern that the prepared specific effect may not be seen until the end. Therefore, in this gaming machine, when the specific effect is started, the first notification means is provided when the lottery result of the winning combination is a specific result so that the advantageous section ends after the first number of games are played. It is configured such that the notification ratio changes. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to preferably solve the above concerns, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

Game machine C2. In the gaming machine C1, a notification determination means (an ED notification processing function of the main controller 101) for determining whether or not to notify the first notification means when the lottery result of the combination becomes the specified result. The notification determination means determines whether or not to notify the first notification means based on the result of the remaining number of games ascertainment means and the result of the difference number ascertainment means. Amusement machine.

According to this gaming machine, it is determined whether or not to notify the first notification means based on the number of remaining games required to execute the specific effect to the end and the number of difference. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to increase the frequency with which the advantageous section ends after the first number of games are played when the specific effect is started.

Game machine C3. In the above-described gaming machine C2, the notification determining means determines that the number of remaining games ascertained is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, 1) and the ascertained result of the difference number ascertaining means is less than the upper limit number. A gaming machine characterized in that, when the number of coins (for example, 2394) is not reached, it is determined that the first notification means is to notify.

According to this gaming machine, when the number of remaining games required for execution to the end of the specific effect is equal to or greater than the predetermined number of times, the lottery result of the winning combination becomes the specific result if the difference number does not reach the first predetermined number. In this case, an operation method capable of establishing the first specific winning is notified. With such a configuration, the player can visually recognize the specific effect while increasing the number of game media owned until the difference number reaches the first predetermined number. Therefore, it is possible for the player to enjoy the specific performance while being immersed in joy.

Game machine C4. In the above game machine C3, the notification determining means determines that, when the grasped result of the remaining number of games grasping means is equal to or greater than the predetermined number of times and the grasping result of the difference number grasping means has reached the first predetermined number, A gaming machine characterized in that it is determined not to notify the first notification means.

According to this gaming machine, when the number of remaining games required to execute the specific effect to the end is equal to or greater than the predetermined number of times and the number of difference numbers reaches the first predetermined number, the lottery result of the winning combination becomes the specific result. The operation method that can establish the first specific winning is not reported. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the number of games required for the difference number to reach the upper limit number, and when the specific effect is started, the advantageous section is played after the first number of games are played. can be terminated more frequently.

Game machine C5. The gaming machine C4 is characterized by comprising a suggesting means for suggesting that the lottery result of the winning combination has become the specified result when the notification determining means determines not to notify the first notifying means. game machine.

According to this game machine, if the operation method that enables the establishment of the first specific prize is not reported in a situation where the lottery result of the role is a specific result, it is suggested that the lottery result of the role is a specific result. be done. By adopting such a configuration, the player who wants to acquire the upper limit number of game media as early as possible even in one game round can operate the stop operation means while guessing the operation method capable of establishing the first specific winning in an appropriate game round. It is possible to As a result, it is possible to satisfy the player's desire while reducing the frequency of the advantageous section ending in the middle of the specific effect.

Game machine C6. In any one of the game machines C1 to C5, when the difference number reaches the upper limit number before the grasp result of the remaining number of games grasping means becomes 0, a specific effect ending means for ending the specific effect A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

According to this game machine, when the difference number reaches the upper limit number, not only the advantageous section ends but also the specific effect ends in the middle. In such a configuration, when the difference number reaches the upper limit number during the specific effect and the advantageous section and the specific effect end, there is a possibility that the player who wanted to see the specific effect until the end loses the desire to play. Conceivable. Therefore, when the specific effect is started, the above concern can be preferably eliminated by changing the instruction function so that the advantageous section ends after the first number of games are played. .

Game machine C7. In any one of the game machines C1 to C5, the game machine is characterized in that the specific effect is executed to the end regardless of whether the difference number has reached the upper limit number.

According to this game machine, even if the advantageous section ends in the middle of the specific effect, the specific effect is executed to the end. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to avoid wasting the specially prepared specific effect.

Game machine D1. a plurality of cyclic display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of patterns (designs);
start operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit input switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
A lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) that performs lottery for a role;
a plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
When the winning combination won in the lottery for the above combination and the corresponding winning pattern form a predetermined combination (such as a combination of minor combination patterns) at the effective position (effective line) and stop, the player is informed that a prize has been won. In a gaming machine provided with privilege granting means for granting a privilege (such as medal payout processing S211 of the main controller 101),
As the game section, there are an advantageous section in which an instruction function (winning operation notification function) for notifying an operation method for establishing a specific winning operation can operate, and a normal section in which the instruction function does not operate,
When a predetermined upper limit number of games (1500 times) have been played in the advantageous interval, the first transition means for ending the advantageous interval and shifting to the normal interval (remaining interval game number counter value of main controller 101) 0-based advantageous section end processing functions S903 to S905),
When the difference in the number of sheets from the point at which the number of game media has decreased the most in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined upper limit number (2400), the advantageous section is ended and the normal section is started. Transition means (advantageous section end processing functions S903 to S905 based on the difference number counter value of the main controller 101 exceeding 2400);
When the difference number reaches a predetermined number (2352) which is less than the upper limit number, an effect start means (main ED command set function S1407 of the control device 101, display control device 81),
A gaming machine characterized in that the specific performance is executed to the end regardless of whether the difference number has reached the upper limit number.

According to this gaming machine, when the difference number reaches a predetermined number which is less than the upper limit number, a specific effect requiring the first number of games to be played to the end is started. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible for the player who has reached the predetermined number of difference numbers to visually recognize the specific effect, so that the player can play the game while being immersed in joy. On the other hand, in the configuration in which the advantageous interval ends when the difference number reaches the upper limit number, it is conceivable that the advantageous interval ends in the middle of the specific effect. In addition, in the case where the specific effect is also terminated halfway along with the end of the advantageous section, there is a possibility that the specially prepared specific effect will be wasted. Therefore, in this game machine, even if the advantageous section ends in the middle of the specific effect, the specific effect is executed to the end. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to avoid wasting the specially prepared specific effect. As a result, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

Game machine D2. In the gaming machine D1, when the advantageous section ends in the middle of the specific effect, the specific effect is finished after the first number of games are played after the specific effect is started. Characteristic game machine.

According to this game machine, when the advantageous section ends in the middle of the specific effect, the specific effect ends after the first number of games are played after starting the specific effect. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to execute the specific effect in the normal section or the like after the end of the advantageous section, and the player can visually recognize the specific effect until the end while playing the game in the normal section or the like. Therefore, it is possible to keep the player motivated to continue the game even after the end of the advantageous section while avoiding the uselessness of the specially prepared specific performance.

Game machine D3. In the gaming machine D2, when the specified performance is being executed and a specified time elapses without starting the next game round after the end of one game cycle in the normal section, the specified performance is terminated. A game machine characterized by comprising end means (customer waiting command set function S1804 of main controller 101, display controller 81).

According to this game machine, when the specific effect is being executed and the specified time elapses without starting the next game after the end of one game in the normal section, the specific effect ends. In a configuration in which a specific effect is continued in a normal section or the like after the end of the advantageous section, there is a possibility that the player ends the game due to the end of the advantageous section even though the specific effect is being executed. can be considered. Then, if a player who is different from the player when the specific effect is started starts the game and the specific effect is continuing, the player may hesitate to continue the game. . Therefore, it is possible to preferably solve the above-mentioned concerns by adopting a configuration in which the specific effect ends when a specified time elapses without starting the next game round after one game round ends in the normal section. It becomes possible.

Game machine D4. In the game machine D2 or the game machine D3, a specific mode (announcement mode) in which the expected value of the game medium payout per game is greater than the number of game media required for one game and the specific mode are selected as the advantageous sections. and a plurality of predetermined modes (challenge high probability mode, challenge low probability mode) with different easiness of transition, and when transitioning from the normal section to one of the plurality of predetermined modes, to any predetermined mode Suggestion means (suggestion command set function S1708 of main controller 101, display control device 81) is provided for suggesting whether or not transition has been made, and said suggestion means switches from said normal section to any of said plurality of predetermined modes in the middle of said specific effect. A gaming machine characterized by suggesting to which predetermined mode the mode has been shifted after the end of the specific performance when the mode is shifted to either.

According to this game machine, when the advantageous section ends in the middle of the specific effect and the normal section shifts to one of a plurality of predetermined modes, it is suggested which of the predetermined modes has been shifted to after the specific effect ends. . By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to make a player who thinks of ending the game because of the end of the advantageous section think of ending the game after confirming which of the predetermined modes the game has transitioned to. Become. As a result, even if the specific performance is continued in the normal section or the like after the end of the advantageous section, it is possible to reduce the chance that the specially prepared specific performance is not visually recognized until the end.

Game machine D5. The game machine D1 is characterized in that, when the advantageous section ends during the specific performance, the specific performance is executed to the end before the next game round is started.

According to this game machine, when the advantageous section ends in the middle of the specific effect, the specific effect is executed to the end before the next game round is started. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to avoid wasting the specially prepared specific effect.

Game machine D6. In the game machine D5, when the advantageous section ends in the middle of the specific performance, the operation for starting the next game round is invalidated for at least the time required for executing the specific performance to the end. A game machine characterized by comprising a means.

According to this game machine, when the advantageous section ends in the middle of the specific performance, the operation for starting the next game round is invalidated at least for the time required for executing the specific performance to the end. With such a configuration, when the advantageous section ends in the middle of the specific effect, the specific effect can be executed to the end before the next game round is started.

Game machine D7. In the game machine D1, there is provided an invalidation means for invalidating the subsequent operation when the result of the lottery for the winning combination is such that the difference number may reach the upper limit number during the specific effect. A gaming machine characterized in that the specific performance is executed to the end while the invalidating means invalidates subsequent operations.

According to this game machine, when the result of the lottery for the role in the middle of the specific performance results in a result that the difference number may reach the upper limit number when the winning is established, the invalidation means is provided to invalidate the subsequent operation. While the means invalidates subsequent operations, the specific performance is executed to the end. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to avoid wasting the specially prepared specific effect.

Game machine D8. In any one of the game machines D1 to D7, when the effect start means starts the specific effect, the instruction function is provided so that the advantageous section ends after the first number of games are played. A game machine characterized by having a variable configuration.

According to this game machine, when the specific effect is started, the instruction function changes so that the advantageous section ends after the first number of games are played. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the frequency with which the advantageous section ends in the middle of the specific effect.

Game machine D9. In any one of the gaming machines D1 to D8, based on the fact that the lottery result of the above-mentioned role is a specific result (push order 1 to push order 12 won), the game necessary for one game when winning is established a first notification means (9-piece winning operation notification function of the main controller 101) that notifies an operation method capable of establishing a first specific prize (bell prize) in which game media greater than the number of media (3) are awarded; , a remaining game number grasping means (remaining ED game number counter confirmation function S1501 of the main control unit 101) for grasping the number of remaining games necessary for execution to the end of the specific effect, and when the specific effect is being executed A difference number grasping means (difference number counter confirmation function S1502 of the main control device 101) for grasping the difference number is provided, and when the effect start means starts the specific effect, the first number of games is performed. A gaming machine characterized in that, when the result of the lottery of the winning combination is a specific result, the rate of notification by the first notification means changes so that the advantageous interval ends after the win.

According to this gaming machine, when the specific effect is started, the first notification means notifies when the lottery result of the winning combination becomes the specific result so that the advantageous section ends after the first number of games are played. change the proportion of By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the frequency with which the advantageous section ends in the middle of the specific effect.

The game machine group A, the game machine group B, and the game machine group D may be combined as appropriate, and even when they are combined, the above effects can be achieved. Also, the game machine group A, the game machine group C, and the game machine group D may be combined as appropriate, and even when they are combined, the above effects can be achieved.

10... A slot machine as a game machine, 32... A reel as a circulation display means and a revolving body, 41... A start operation means or a start lever as a start operation means, 42 to 44... A stop switch as a stop operation means, 56... First credit input switch as start operation means or input operation means, 57... Second credit input switch as start operation means or input operation means, 58... Third credit input switch as start operation means or input operation means , 63 . Display control device constituting a sub control board or specific effect executing means, 101 Main control device as a main control board, 102 CPU constituting various control means such as lottery means and main control means.

Claims (1)

a plurality of cyclic display means for cyclically displaying a plurality of patterns;
a start operation means operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
A lottery means for lottery for a role;
a plurality of stop operation means operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
A game provided with privilege giving means for giving a privilege to a player as winning establishment based on the fact that the winning combination won in the lottery of the said role and the corresponding winning pattern form a predetermined combination at the valid position and stop. on the machine,
As the game section, there are an advantageous section in which an instruction function for notifying an operation method for establishing a specific winning can operate, and a normal section in which the instruction function does not operate,
difference number information storage means for storing difference number information indicating the number difference after shifting to the advantageous section;
difference number information updating means for updating the difference number information stored in the difference number information storage means in the advantageous section;
When a predetermined upper limit number of games have been played in the advantageous interval, or when the difference number information stored in the difference number information storage means reaches a predetermined upper limit number, the advantageous interval is terminated and the Normal section transition means for transitioning to the normal section;
a predetermined mode transition means for transitioning to a predetermined mode when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
a predetermined increasing means for increasing the number of remaining games or the remaining number of games in the predetermined mode based on the lottery result of the winning combination;
When the difference number information stored in the difference number information storage means reaches a first number which is less than the upper limit number, a specific process relating to the instruction function is performed,
When a re-game win is established, a new game round can be started with the same number of bets as the bet number set in the game round in which the re-game win was established, and the advantageous section Then, while the difference number information stored in the difference number information storage means is not updated in the game round in which the replay win is established, the difference number information storage means is stored even in the game round in which the replay win is established. determining whether or not the stored difference number of sheets information has reached the upper limit number of sheets;
When the difference number information stored in the difference number information storage means reaches the first number, the difference number information stored in the difference number information storage means reaches the upper limit number and the advantageous section ends. year,
If the number of remaining games or the remaining number of sheets is increased by the predetermined increasing means before the difference number information stored in the difference number information storage means reaches the first number, the remaining games by the predetermined increasing means An increase notification effect for notifying an increase in the number of times or the remaining number of sheets is executed, and after the difference number information stored in the difference number information storage means reaches the first number, the increase notification effect is not executed. A gaming machine characterized by:

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