JP2023151798A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a pinball game machine capable of executing notification for satisfying a player.SOLUTION: A game machine includes determination means capable of determining whether stop operation means is operated by either a first operation mode or a second operation mode. Notification means executes neither first notification nor second notification as notification related to an operation mode of the stop operation means when the determination means determines that the stop operation means is operated in the first operation mode, can execute the first notification when the determination means determines that the stop operation means is operated in the second operation mode and a predetermined condition is not satisfied, and can execute the second notification when the determination means determines that the stop operation means is operated in the second operation mode and a predetermined condition is satisfied. The predetermined condition can be satisfied when the determination means determines that the stop operation means is operated in the second operation mode in a game before the current game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, a gaming machine has been equipped with a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, starts a game by displaying the plurality of reels in a variable manner based on a player's start operation, and starts a game by displaying the plurality of reels in a variable manner based on a player's stop operation. There is a known slot machine that stops the game, ends the game, and pays out medals to the player depending on the result of the game.
In such a slot machine, there is a first lottery target from which a corresponding symbol combination can be derived regardless of the order of operations accepted by the stop button, and a first lottery target that allows the stop button to perform operations in a prespecified order. and a second lottery target from which a corresponding symbol combination can be derived when received, and the notification means notifies the first lottery target when the first lottery target is won, and the notification means notifies the first lottery target and A slot machine has been proposed that does not notify the first order when a lottery target is won (Patent Document 1).

JP2016-007376A

However, conventional gaming machines have room for improvement.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a gaming machine having a variable display means capable of displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable manner, and a stop operation means operable to stop the variable display of the variable display means. In the above, a notification means capable of executing a predetermined notification in relation to an operation mode for the stop operation means, and an operation mode for the stop operation means among a first operation mode and a second operation mode. a determination means capable of determining whether an operation has been performed in the notification, the predetermined notification includes a first notification and a second notification different from the first notification, and the notification includes a first notification and a second notification different from the first notification. When the determining means determines that the stop operation means is operated in the first operation mode, the means disables both the first notification and the second notification, and the determining means determines that the stop operation means is operated in the first operation mode. If it is determined that the stop operation means has been operated in the second operation mode and the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the first notification is made executable, and the second operation is performed by the determination means. If it is determined that the stop operation means has been operated in the mode, and the predetermined condition is satisfied, the second notification can be executed, and the predetermined condition is set in the previous game than the current game. The configuration can be established when the determination means determines that the stop operation means has been operated in the second operation mode.

FIG. 2 is a schematic front view showing the appearance of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing a control configuration of a gaming machine in a gaming machine. It is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state in the gaming machine. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the added value of game points for each game in a gaming machine. It is a chart for explaining the selection probability of the number of ceiling points in a pseudo bonus state in a gaming machine. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an image on the main display when it is determined that the gaming machine will transition to a pseudo-bonus state. It is a flowchart showing penalty processing in the main control device in the gaming machine. It is a diagram showing an image on the main display when the first notification and the second notification are performed in the gaming machine. It is a diagram showing an image on the main display when a winning effect is performed during the normal gaming state in the gaming machine. It is a diagram for explaining a cooperative game with a mobile terminal in a gaming machine. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a benefit that is given when a first operation mode is continuously executed a predetermined number of times in a gaming machine.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
Here, a slot machine as a suitable example of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be explained.

Embodiments of gaming machines according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 17.

First, the overall configuration of the slot machine 1 will be explained with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.
The slot machine 1 is installed in a gaming hall or the like.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the slot machine 1 includes a front door 1a, a bet button 2a, a return button 2c, a performance button 2d, an upper performance button 2f, a medal slot 2, a start lever 3, a reel 4, and a stop button. 5, display window 6, medal payout device 7, medal payout port 7b, main display 8, sub-display 17, speaker 9, front panel 19, lamp 11, navigation lamp 12, advantageous section lamp 13, probability setting device 14, It includes a display decoration frame 15, a drum unit 4d, an external output terminal 18, a main control device 10, and a sub-control device 20.

Note that the main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20 are each equipped with a storage section and a control section, and are devices capable of various arithmetic processing and various controls, and are included in the concept of a computer. Each storage section includes a storage device such as a semiconductor memory element that stores programs, information, etc. necessary for the operation of the slot machine 1. Each control unit includes a CPU and the like. Each control unit realizes various functions of this embodiment by appropriately reading and executing various programs stored in each storage unit.

[Schematic front view showing the appearance of the gaming machine]
As shown in FIG. 1, a front door 1a is provided at the front of the slot machine 1.
The front door 1a is pivotally attached to one side (left side when viewed from the front) of the main body (not shown) which is arranged on the rear side of the front door 1a and attached to the island equipment (not shown), so that it can be opened and closed from the front. Constructed so that it can be opened and closed on the side. Hereinafter, the left and right direction will be shown when the slot machine 1 is viewed from the front side.

When the slot machine 1 is viewed from the front side, a main display 8 is arranged at the center position in the left-right direction at the top of the front door 1a. The main display 8 is composed of a liquid crystal display or the like capable of displaying a plurality of pieces of information, such as information related to effects (effect images), as will be described later, and constitutes display means.
A display decoration frame 15 having an opening in the center is disposed at the upper part of the front door 1a and in front of the main display 8. is placed facing forward.

Speakers 9 are disposed on each of the left and right sides of the main display 8, and are capable of outputting, for example, sound effects corresponding to the effects displayed on the main display 8.
In addition, lamps 11 made of LEDs or the like are arranged on each of the left and right sides of the main display 8, and for example, the light is emitted when a prize is won, or the light is emitted in a manner corresponding to the performance displayed on the main display 8. It is possible to output.

On the right side of the main display 8, an upper performance button 2f, which is exemplified as an operation means (performance operation means), is arranged.
The upper production button 2f is a press-type button that moves in the front-back direction, and the pressing operation of the upper production button 2f is detected by a non-contact sensor, etc., and is sent to the sub-control device 20 as operation information of the upper production button 2f. is output to. Moreover, a light emitting source (not shown) consisting of an LED or the like is provided inside the upper performance button 2f, and the light emitted from the light source can notify that the operation of the upper performance button 2f is valid.

At the vertical center of the front door 1a of the slot machine 1, a flat front panel 19 whose surface is decorated with various function displays is arranged.
A drum unit 4d equipped with a reel 4 as a variable display means is disposed behind the front panel 19.
Furthermore, a display window 6 made of a translucent member is formed approximately in the center of the front panel 19 so that the symbols (identification information) attached to the reels 4 can be viewed from the front.

The reel 4 is composed of a left reel 4a, a middle reel 4b, and a right reel 4c, which are arranged side by side in the left-right direction.The rotation axes of each reel 4a to 4c extend in the left-right direction, and the rotation centers are the same. It is set. The reels 4 (4a to 4c) have continuous symbols (identification information) on the circumferential surface, and these symbols are configured so that they can be identified from outside the machine through the display window 6, and the reels 4 rotate in one direction. By doing so, within the display window 6, for example, the symbols can be displayed variably from top to bottom. A plurality of symbols (for example, 20 symbols) are displayed on each reel 4a to 4c, and the symbol types include, for example, "Replay", "Watermelon", "Cherry", "Bell", "BAR", " 7” etc.
Note that the form of the reel 4 is not limited to this, and for example, the number of symbols on the circumferential surface may be other than 20.

At the upper part of the display window 6 on the front panel 19, navigation lamps 12a, 12b, and 12c are arranged corresponding to the respective reels 4a, 4b, and 4c, which can notify the stop order of the stop buttons 5, which will be described later.
Further, on the lower left side of the display window 6 on the front panel 19, an advantageous section lamp 13 composed of, for example, an LED is arranged. The advantageous section lamp 13 is controlled to be lit during an advantageous section (described later).

Note that, instead of the advantageous section lamp 13, the slot machine 1 uses, for example, a "dot" portion of a 7-segment display (also referred to as "7-seg") that constitutes a payout number display section that displays the number of medals paid out. , may be controlled to turn on.
Further, the advantageous section lamp 13 may not be provided, or instead of the advantageous section lamp 13, a lamp that lights up during a state advantageous to the player (such as a pseudo-bonus state) may be provided.

A sub-display 17 is arranged on the right side of the display window 6 (reel 4) on the front panel 19.
The sub-display 17 is composed of a liquid crystal display or the like capable of displaying a plurality of pieces of information such as information related to presentation (effect images), and constitutes display means.
Although the sub-display 17 has a smaller display area than the main display 8, it is located closer to the reels 4 than the main display 8, and allows you to see the rotation and stop status of the reels 4. However, it is easy to visually recognize the displayed image.
Further, the sub-display device 17 is composed of a touch panel type display device, and allows the player to perform various operations related to the content of the production by touching the screen, such as a switching operation to switch the production mode, Although details will be described later, it is possible to input a password issued by a mobile terminal.

A step part protruding forward is formed at the lower part of the front panel 19, and the top surface of the step part has a medal slot 2, a bet button 2a, which is an example of an operation means, and a performance button 2d, which is an example of an operation means (performance operation means). is installed.
The medal slot 2 is a portion into which a player inserts medals (gaming media). Inside the medal slot 2, a medal selector 2b (medal detection means), which is a sensor or the like that detects the medals inserted into the medal slot 2, is provided.
The bet button 2a is a press-type button used by the player to input the number of bets that is a condition for starting the game, and allows the maximum number of bets allowed by the slot machine 1 to be input with one operation.

The production button 2d is a press-type button that moves in the vertical direction, and the pressing operation of the production button 2d is detected by a non-contact sensor, etc., and is output to the sub-control device 20 as operation information of the production button 2d. Ru. Furthermore, a light emitting source (not shown) consisting of an LED or the like is provided inside the effect button 2d, and the light emitted from the light source can notify that the operation of the corresponding effect button 2d is valid. The production button 2d is arranged at a position closer to the reels 4 than the above-mentioned upper production button 2f.

A start lever 3, a return button 2c, and a stop button 5, which is exemplified as an operation means (stop operation means), are arranged on the front surface of the stepped portion.
The start lever 3 is a lever operated by the player to start the game, and after inputting the number of bets, the start lever 3 becomes valid and the game can be started.
The return button 2c is a push button that moves back and forth, and is operated to cancel the set number of bets or pay out medals stored as credit medals.
The stop button 5 is a button for stopping the rotating reel 4, and is composed of a press-type button that moves in the front and back direction. , a middle stop button 5b, and a right stop button 5c are arranged at predetermined intervals in the lateral direction as operating means.
Furthermore, each stop button 5 is provided with a light emitting source (not shown) consisting of an LED or the like, and it is possible to notify that the operation of each stop button 5 is valid by changing the color of the light emitted (from red to blue). ing.

A medal payout opening 7b is provided below the front door 1a of the slot machine 1, through which medals paid out from the medal payout device 7 are discharged.

[Block diagram showing control configuration of gaming machine]
FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of the control system in the slot machine 1 in this embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 1 includes a main controller 10 that performs drawing of winning combinations, controls the progress of the game, etc., and a main controller 10 that is configured to be able to communicate with the main controller 10 based on control information from the main controller 10. It is equipped with a sub-control device 20 that performs various production controls and the like. The transmission of control information between the main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20 is limited to only one direction from the main control device 10 to the sub-control device 20, and unauthorized signals from the sub-control device 20 to the main control device 10 input is prevented.

The main control device 10 includes a bet button 2a, a medal selector 2b, a return button 2c, a start lever 3, a stop button 5, a probability setting device 14 (setting means), an external output terminal 18, a medal payout device 7, a drum unit 4d, and an advantageous section. It is connected to the lamp 13 by a communication cable, and each device can be controlled. The main controller 10 also includes a storage section (storage means) and a control section.

The probability setting device 14 as a setting means changes the degree of advantage for the player by changing the transition difficulty level (winning probability) of the special gaming state (for example, pseudo bonus state) into multiple stages (for example, 6 stages). The main controller 10 can change the setting in multiple stages, and the main controller 10 can change the setting value of any one of the plurality of setting values with different difficulty levels for transitioning to the special gaming state based on the probability setting operation in the probability setting device 14. Perform the processing to set it.
As for the setting values set by the probability setting device 14, setting 1 is the highest transition difficulty level, the larger the number, the lower the transition difficulty level, and setting 6 is the lowest transition difficulty level. Therefore, setting 1 is the most disadvantageous setting for the player (the setting with the lowest degree of advantage), the larger the number, the more advantageous the player is, and setting 6 is the setting most advantageous for the player (the setting with the highest degree of advantage). It becomes.

The procedure for changing the set value in the probability setting device 14 is to insert a setting key (not shown) into the key insertion slot of the probability setting device 14, rotate the setting key in a predetermined direction, and turn off the power to the slot machine 1. By switching on the setting change mode, the setting value at that time will be displayed on the setting confirmation display (not shown), and the desired setting value can be changed by operating the setting change button. After performing the change operation to , for example, the start lever 3 is operated to change to the set value.

In addition, it is also possible to check the setting value of the probability setting device 14 at that point in time, and by inserting the setting key into the key insertion slot of the probability setting device 14 after turning on the power and rotating it in a predetermined direction, the setting value at that point can be checked. The set value is displayed on the setting confirmation display.

Note that the winning probability of the special game state may be controlled using a fixed probability value without being influenced by the setting value of the probability setting device 14.
Further, by changing the probability of transition to the CZ state or the AT state using the setting value in the probability setting device 14, the degree of advantage of the player may be changed in multiple stages.
Furthermore, in addition to the special game state, the probability of winning a predetermined small winning combination (for example, the Bell winning combination) may be changed to a plurality of stages (for example, six stages).

The external output terminal 18 outputs information related to games in the slot machine 1 to a management device (not shown) and a calling device (not shown) installed in the gaming parlor. The main controller 10 collects various data such as the number of coins, the number of medals inserted, the number of medals paid out, the number of occurrences of gaming states advantageous to the player (for example, pseudo-bonus states and AT states described later), and transition periods. The output is controlled by the

The drum unit 4d is a device that integrally includes reels 4a to 4c and a stepping motor (not shown) that rotates each of the reels 4a to 4c.
The medal payout device 7 has a medal storage section (not shown) that collects the medals inserted into the medal selector 2b as medals before being paid out, and is a device that pays out the medals stored in the medal storage section to the medal payout port 7b. It is. The medal dispensing device 7 is equipped with a sensor that detects the dispensed medals.
The medal selector 2b is provided on the downstream side of the medal slot 2, and includes a sensor for detecting medals inserted from the medal slot 2.

The storage unit of the main control device 10 stores various information such as a game program related to games, a table for holding a lottery with small winning combinations and pseudo-bonus states, and the like.
Further, the main control device 10 is operated by a control section and a storage section in which a program is stored, and thereby performs processing related to the progress of the game of the slot machine 1.

Based on the signal from the start lever 3, the main control device 10 performs a process to start the game, a process to sample random numbers from a random number generator (not shown), and the like. Then, a winning combination lottery process is performed based on the sampled random numbers. Further, according to the control program in the storage unit, for example, random numbers are updated at a predetermined timing to perform random number generation processing, and based on the generated random numbers, pseudo bonus state transition lottery processing and the like are performed.

That is, the main control device 10 grants benefits such as a small winning combination (winning combination) and a pseudo-bonus state related to the identification information that is stopped and displayed on the variable display means (reels 4) in response to the execution of the game. It is equipped with a lottery means (determination means) for randomly determining (determining) whether or not.
In addition, the lottery pattern using random numbers may be other than the above-mentioned pattern, and the winning combination is drawn based on random numbers generated by software, and the transition lottery for pseudo bonus status etc. is performed based on random numbers generated by a random number generator. Alternatively, all lottery drawings may be performed using random numbers generated by software or random numbers generated by a random number generator.

Further, the main controller 10 controls the rotation of the reel 4 based on a signal from the start lever 3. The main controller 10 detects the rotational position of each reel 4a, 4b, 4c based on signals from sensors (not shown) provided on each reel 4a, 4b, 4c, and It is possible to grasp the rotational position of the symbol on 4c. Then, based on the signal from the stop button 5, control is performed to stop the desired symbol within the display window 6.

In addition, the main control device 10 performs game progress processing including internal lottery processing, management of various information stored in a storage section, and devices such as the medal payout device 7 in accordance with the operation of an operation section such as the start lever 3. By controlling the slot machine 1, the game of the slot machine 1 is realized.

The sub-control device 20 is connected to and can communicate with the production button 2d, the upper production button 2f, the speaker 9, the main display 8, the lamp 11, the navigation lamp 12, and the sub-display 17 via a communication cable. The sub-control device 20 controls these devices according to control information from the main control device 10. Further, the sub-control device 20 is equipped with a storage section and a control section.

The storage unit of the sub-control device 20 stores various information such as programs related to effects, effect image data, and audio data.
The sub-control device 20 is operated by a control section and a storage section in which a program is stored, and performs processing such as performance in synchronization with the game of the slot machine 1 in response to commands (control information) from the main control device 10. For example, the main display 8, the lamp 11, the speaker 9, etc. are controlled to output an effect image, a sound effect, a lamp effect, etc. indicating the transition of the game state.

Further, the sub-control device 20 is capable of controlling switching timing of each performance, etc. based on signals from the performance button 2d, the upper performance button 2f, and the touch panel of the sub-display 17.
In one or both of the main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20, the notification means and the determination means in the present invention include a control means, a determination means, an individual game data generation means, and an external output means.

Such a slot machine 1 is configured to be able to execute the following slot machine games under the control of the main controller 10.

At the start of the game, the number of bets is set from credit medals by inserting medals from the medal slot 2 or by operating the bet button 2a.
Then, when the number of bets reaches a predetermined number (for example, 3 coins), one of the game start conditions is satisfied, and the player becomes in a state where the player has the right to play one game and can start the game.

In this state where the game can be started, the operation of the start lever 3 becomes effective. In this valid state, when the start lever 3 is tilted, all of the game start conditions are met, the game is started, and the reels 4a to 4c, on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, begin to fluctuate. Before the reels 4 stop, an internal lottery process is executed to determine in advance the lottery results of the current game for a plurality of winnings (including losers) such as replay winnings and small winnings, and transitions to pseudo-bonus states, before the reels 4 are stopped.
In the internal lottery process, the winning combination of the current game is determined by lottery based on a predetermined winning probability from among a plurality of winning combinations. For example, a lottery result such as a replay prize or a bell prize is derived by lottery.

Furthermore, even if the main control device 10 receives the signal from the start lever 3, if the elapsed time from the start of rotation of the reels 4 in the previous game has not elapsed, the predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has not elapsed. By temporarily waiting for the start of rotation of the reels 4 (inserting a waiting time) and delaying the start of rotation of the reels 4, the number of times the game is executed per unit time (for example, 1 minute) is increased to a predetermined number ( For example, limit control is performed to limit the number of games to 14 times or less. That is, the main control device 10 includes a number-of-games limiting means that can limit the number of times games are executed per unit time to within a predetermined number. Through this control, the shortest execution time required for one game is defined as a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds).
Note that the period for monitoring the shortest execution time may be set other than the time when the reels 4 start rotating between games; for example, it may be set based on the time when the stop button 5 is activated, and the period for monitoring the shortest execution time per unit time may be set as a reference. As long as the number of games played can be monitored, any point in time may be used as the reference point.

Each reel 4a to 4c is an example of a display means, and a plurality of symbols (replay, bell, watermelon, cherry, BAR, 7) are displayed in a predetermined arrangement on the circumferential surface of each reel 4a to 4c. After gradually increasing the rotation speed from a stopped state, it reaches steady rotation at a constant speed.
When such steady rotation is reached, the stop buttons 5a to 5c provided corresponding to the respective reels 4a to 4c become operable to press.

When each of the stop buttons 5a to 5c is pressed in this state, each of the reels 4a to 4c is controlled to stop so that the reels 4a to 4c are stopped at a symbol combination that is allowed based on the timing of the operation and the lottery result of the internal lottery process. .
For the stop control (pull-in stop control) of each reel 4a to 4c, a pull-in range is set for each reel, and a predetermined number (for example, 4 ) symbols can be retracted, and only any of the symbols within this retracting range can be stopped on the active line.

In the stopped state, three consecutive symbols displayed on the reels 4a to 4c in the vertical direction are stopped (stopped display) so as to face outside the machine from the display window 6, and winnings are determined based on the stopped display mode at this time. The presence or absence is determined.
Winning is determined based on the combination of symbols stopped on the middle winning line connecting the middle symbols of each reel 4 in the display window 6. Therefore, for example, even if predetermined symbols are aligned on a diagonal line, winning will actually be determined based on a combination of symbols that are stopped in the middle row at that time and are not aligned.

Winning of winning combinations such as small winning combinations and replay winning combinations is determined based on the combination of symbols on such winning lines.
Small roles include, for example, the role of Bell, the role of Watermelon, and the role of Cherry.

Two bell roles are provided, each having a different combination of corresponding symbols. For example, there is a common bell role in which the corresponding symbol combinations are "Bell Replay Bell" in the order of "Left reel 4a, Middle reel 4b, Right reel 4c" (the same applies hereafter) on the winning line, and " It is possible to set up a bell role with a push order such as "Bell-Bell-Bell".

The common bell combination is a small combination in which the corresponding combination of symbols ("Bell Replay Bell") is stopped regardless of the order in which the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated (referred to as the pressing order). This is a small combination in which the corresponding combination of symbols ("Bell-Bell-Bell") is stopped by following the pressing order.

Furthermore, for the push order bell role, depending on one push order (specific push order) out of six push orders (for example, "5a → 5b → 5c", "5c → 5b → 5a", etc.), There are six push order bell combinations 1 to 6 in which the corresponding symbol combination ("bell bell bell") is stopped and displayed when the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated. For the bell combinations 1 to 6 in the pressing order, when the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in any of the other 5 pressing orders (pressing orders other than the specific pressing order), the corresponding symbol combinations ("bell", . . . ``Bell-Bell'') will not be stopped and displayed, and other symbol combinations such as ``Bell-Bell Replay'' (referred to as ``Bell Dropped Eyes'') will be stopped and displayed.

In addition, when winning the push order bell role, regardless of whether the second or third stop button 5 is operated, if only the stop button 5 operated first follows a specific push order, it corresponds to the push order bell role. The reels 4 may be controlled to stop so that the symbol combinations are stopped. Further, the number of push order bells is not limited to six, but three kinds of push order bells 1 to 3 may be provided.

The watermelon role is a small role (rare role) whose corresponding symbol combination is "watermelon, watermelon, watermelon", and the weak watermelon role where "watermelon, watermelon, watermelon" stops on the upper line or the lower line, and the "watermelon role". There is a strong watermelon role in which "Watermelon, Watermelon, Watermelon" stops on an upward-toward line or downward-rightward line.
The Cherry role is a small role (rare role) whose corresponding symbol combination is "Cherry, ANY, ANY", and there is a weak Cherry role where "Cherry" stops at the top or bottom of the left reel 4a, and "Cherry". There is a strong cherry win in which the symbol stops in the middle of the left reel 4a.

There are two replay roles each with a different combination of corresponding symbols: a normal replay role (hereinafter referred to as a replay role) in which the combination of corresponding symbols is "Replay, Replay, Replay"; There is a chance replay role (chance role) called "Replay Bell Bell".
"Replay Bell" (chance) is a combination of symbols that stops and displays when a chance replay is won, and along with the watermelon and cherry, it is a so-called rare prize that has a relatively low probability of winning in the internal lottery process. Among them, the weak watermelon role and the weak cherry role are set as weak rare roles, and the roles other than the weak watermelon role and weak cherry role are set as strong rare roles.
It should be noted that small roles and replay roles other than the pressing order bell role will be won regardless of the order in which the stop button 5 is pressed.

Furthermore, the main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20 are capable of generating AT (assist time) as a game state related to the push order bell combination. AT is a state in which, when a push order Bell combination is won, the push order of the won push order Bell combination is notified by the main display 8 and the navigation lamp 12 (press order navigation is executed).
That is, the main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20 are able to execute control to notify operation information (specific operation information) for deriving a specific result (“Bell-Bell-Bell”) as a result of the game. be.
Therefore, the player can easily acquire medals by the occurrence of AT, and is controlled during a pseudo-bonus state, which will be described later.
Note that the navigation lamp 12 may be configured to be directly drive-controllable by the main controller 10 without using the sub-control device 20.

Based on the symbol combinations as explained above, winning of the minor role and replay role is determined, and when the result of the determination is that the combination of symbols corresponds to each of the above, a winning is achieved. A gaming value is awarded according to the establishment of each winning prize.
For example, by stopping a combination of symbols corresponding to a small role such as a bell, a cherry, or a watermelon, it is determined that a small role has been won, and the medal payout device 7 is driven and controlled to open the medal payout port 7b. A predetermined number of medals are paid out through the machine.

Specifically, in a bell combination (common bell combination, push order bell combination), when the corresponding combination of symbols is stopped and displayed, eight medals are paid out.
Furthermore, when the push order bell combination is won, if the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in a push order other than the specific push order (5 different push orders), no medals are paid out.
In addition, when winning the push order bell combination, if you operate the stop buttons 5a to 5c in a push order other than the specific push order (5 different push orders), you will receive fewer than 8 medals (for example, 1 medal). Or, in some push orders other than the specific push order, fewer than 8 medals (for example, 1 medal) may be paid out, and in other push orders, no medals may be paid out. You can also do this.
Furthermore, for the Bell combination, the probability of winning is set such that the number of medals held by the player increases during the AT state, which will be described later.

Furthermore, when the combinations of symbols corresponding to the weak watermelon winning combination and the strong watermelon winning combination are stopped and displayed, two medals are paid out.
Moreover, when the combinations of symbols corresponding to the weak cherry winning combination and the strong cherry winning combination are stopped and displayed, one medal is paid out.
Note that the number of medals paid out when the combination of symbols corresponding to each combination is displayed in a stopped state may be other than the above-mentioned number.

In addition, the replay role and chance replay role are determined by the stop display of symbol combinations corresponding to the replay role and chance replay role, and the previous game is played without inserting medals (without setting the number of bets) in the next game. You can play the game with the same number of bets as you set in .

In addition, the winning probability of each minor role and replay role is based on the relationship of Bell role > Replay role > Weak cherry role > Weak watermelon role > Chance replay role > Strong cherry role > Strong watermelon role, that is, Bell It is assumed that the winning combination is set to be the easiest to win, and the strong watermelon winning combination is the most difficult to win.
Note that the relationship between the winning probabilities of each role may be other than those described above.

As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control device 10 stops the corresponding symbol combination (“Bell-Bell-Bell”) by following a specific pressing order based on the execution of the game. This makes it possible to win the push order bell win, which is a small win.
That is, the main control device 10 as a determining means (lottery means) operates a plurality of operation means (left stop button 5a, middle stop button 5b, right stop button 5c) constituting the stop operation means (stop button 5). A first specific winning combination (for example, a first specific winning combination (for example, , the push order Bell combination 1) can be determined as the winning combination.

Also, based on the execution of the game, the main control device 10 stops the corresponding symbol combinations (for example, "Bell-Bell-Bell", "Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon", etc.) regardless of the order in which the stop buttons 5 are operated. This makes it possible to win winning roles (for example, common bell role, watermelon role, etc.).
That is, the main control device 10 as a determining means (lottery means) operates a plurality of operation means (left stop button 5a, middle stop button 5b, right stop button 5c) constituting the stop operation means (stop button 5). A second specific winning combination (for example, a common bell combination) in which the second specific identification information (for example, "Bell Bell Bell") can be stopped on the variable display means (reel 4) regardless of the order of operations. ) can be determined as the winning combination.

In addition, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the winning probabilities of the six push-order Bell combinations are not all the same, and the push-order Bell combinations 1 and 2 (“5a →5b→5c", "5a→5c→5b") winning probability (for example, 0.8/6.0) 5a → 5c'', ``5b → 5c → 5a'', ``5c → 5a → 5b'', ``5c → 5b → 5a''). A lottery will be held.
Therefore, if the game is played with a push order that stops the left reel 4a first, the push order bell role will be higher than if the game is run with a push order that does not stop the left reel 4a first (so-called irregular push). The probability of winning is lower.
Furthermore, the probability of winning each push-order Bell combination is higher for push-order Bell combinations 3 to 6, which do not stop the left reel 4a first, than for push-order Bell combinations 1 and 2, which stop the left reel 4a first. Any winning probability is acceptable as long as it is.

[Transition of gaming state in gaming machine]
Next, the transition of the gaming state in the slot machine 1 in this embodiment will be explained with reference to FIG. 3.
In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a 3-bet game in which the game is executed by spending 3 medals (by placing 3 bets). This figure shows how the gaming state changes when a 3-bet game is executed.
In this embodiment, the game state transition control is performed only when a 3-bet game is executed, and the game state is not transitioned in other games (for example, a 2-bet game). However, the execution of the game itself may be allowed only when 3 bets are made, and the execution of the game may be prohibited for any other number of bets.
Hereinafter, the 3-bet game will be referred to as a "game".

As shown in FIG. 3, the game of the slot machine 1 of this embodiment is executed in a plurality of game states including a normal game state and a pseudo bonus state. The main control device 10 can control the game to transition from one gaming state to another based on the satisfaction of a predetermined transition condition.

In addition, the main control device 10 of this embodiment includes a section control means that can control the game section to be either a normal section or an advantageous section, in addition to the above gaming state.
The normal section is a game section in which the push order navigation is not executed, and it starts when the next game starts after the advantageous section ends, and ends when the advantageous section transition conditions are satisfied. .
In the normal section, the advantageous section lamp 13 is controlled to be off.

In addition, in the normal section, it is determined that the transition condition to the advantageous section is satisfied, for example, when a predetermined winning combination (for example, the bell combination) is won in the internal lottery, to make the transition to the advantageous section.
Note that the condition for transition to the pseudo-bonus state may be established based on the winning of a predetermined rare combination in the normal section, and in this case, it is preferable to transition to the pseudo-bonus state after the condition for transition to the advantageous section is established. Therefore, since the push order navigation will be executed after the advantageous section transition condition is satisfied, the push order navigation will not be performed in the normal section.
Further, when the main controller 10 is reset, the control is performed in the normal section.

The advantageous section is a game section in which push-order navigation may be executed, and is a game section that is advantageous for the player compared to the normal section because push-order navigation may be executed.
Further, the advantageous section is started when the next game is started after the advantageous section transition condition is satisfied in the normal section, and is ended when the predetermined advantageous section end condition is satisfied.
In the advantageous section, the advantageous section lamp 13 is controlled to be lit.

Furthermore, after the transition to the advantageous section, when the player enters a gaming state (for example, a pseudo bonus state) in which the number of medals held by the player increases by executing the push order navigation, the advantageous section lamp 13 starts to be lit. You can.
Furthermore, the advantageous section lamp 13 may not be turned on even when the vehicle has moved to the advantageous section, or it may be turned on only when it has moved to the pseudo-bonus state even when it has moved to the advantageous section.
Further, although it is not necessary to provide the advantageous section lamp 13, it is preferable to provide a pseudo-bonus state lamp controlled by the main controller 10 instead and to light the pseudo-bonus state lamp during the pseudo-bonus state.

Further, the advantageous section transitions to a normal section based on the satisfaction of the conditions for ending the advantageous section within the advantageous section.
An example of the condition for ending the advantageous section is when the slot machine 1 (main controller 10) is reset (including when changing settings).
Although the advantageous section basically continues when the pseudo-bonus state ends, the conditions for ending the advantageous section may be satisfied at a part of the time when the pseudo-bonus state ends.

Furthermore, the slot machine 1 is provided with a limiter function (so-called limiter) that is a limiting function for limiting the number of medals that a player can obtain, and even when the limiter function is activated, the conditions for ending the advantageous section are set. It is expected to be established.
For example, the limiter function is activated when the difference in the number of medals (number of medals paid out - number of medals inserted) in one advantageous section exceeds the upper limit number (for example, +2400 medals).

Note that the limiter function may be activated when the net increase in the number of coins acquired by the player in one advantageous period exceeds the upper limit number (for example, +2400 coins).
In addition to the above, the limiter function may be operated under a condition in which the number of games in one advantageous period (number of games in the advantageous period) reaches an upper limit number of games (for example, 3000 games).
The advantageous section ends when any of the above conditions for ending the advantageous section is satisfied.

Furthermore, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, based on the execution of the game, transition control is performed between the normal section, which is the section where the push order navigation cannot be executed, and the advantageous section, which is the section where the press order navigation is executable. There is. In the initial state of the slot machine 1, the control is performed in the normal section, and when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied (for example, winning the Bell combination) when the game is executed in the normal section, the transition to the advantageous section is performed. be exposed.

(Normal gaming state)
The normal gaming state is a gaming state that remains when the main control device 10 of the slot machine 1 is reset, and is a disadvantageous state for the player.
As shown in FIG. 3, while staying in the normal gaming state, the main control device 10 performs processing related to transition to the pseudo-bonus state, such as lottery for transition to the pseudo-bonus state.
In the normal gaming state, such as when the main control device 10 of the slot machine 1 is reset, the gaming section is controlled to be the normal section, and if the conditions for shifting to an advantageous section during the normal gaming state are satisfied, the gaming section changes to the normal playing section. Transition from an area to an advantageous area.

・Transition process from normal gaming state to pseudo-bonus state (arrow a in Figure 3)
Game points are awarded by playing games during the normal gaming state (advantageous section), and when the number of game points reaches a predetermined number of times (special number of times: ceiling point number), the normal gaming state changes from the pseudo-bonus state. The transition will take place.
In other words, the main control device 10 constitutes a control means that can control the gaming state to a special gaming state for the player.

The number of game points awarded is determined by the order in which the stop buttons 5 are operated in the game during the normal gaming state, and the number of game points awarded changes depending on the order in which the stop buttons 5 are operated by the player, although the details will be described later. It has become something to do.
The number of ceiling points is determined when the game section changes from the normal section to the advantageous section and when the pseudo-bonus state ends, and the details will be described later, but the number of ceiling points for the next pseudo-bonus state is set. .

In addition, by playing the game in the normal gaming state, when a predetermined winning combination is won, a lottery will be drawn to move to the pseudo-bonus state, and even if the transition lottery is won with a predetermined probability, the normal gaming state will be changed to the pseudo-bonus state. A transition takes place.

More specifically, the main control device 10 performs a lottery process to shift to a pseudo bonus state in advance based on the winning of a predetermined rare combination as a specific lottery result. For example, a transition process to a pseudo bonus state is performed at a predetermined probability (for example, 20%) when a chance win or a strong cherry win is won.

In addition, in the normal gaming state, the probability of winning a pseudo bonus state when a predetermined rare combination is won can be changed according to the setting value in the probability setting device 14 as a setting means, for example, winning a strong cherry combination. Sometimes, the probability of entering a pseudo-bonus state is 10% for setting 1, 12% for setting 2, 14% for setting 3, 16% for setting 4, 18% for setting 5, and 20% for setting 6. ing.

Note that the transition to the pseudo-bonus state, that is, the decision as to whether or not to award a benefit, may be made other than by using up the ceiling points or by drawing a rare combination by a drawing means. For example, a transition to a pseudo-bonus state may be determined when a predetermined winning combination (for example, a bell winning combination) has been won (or the actual number of winnings) reaches a predetermined number of times, or a drawing for a pseudo-bonus state may be performed at that point. Alternatively, a predetermined number of points can be added according to the winning combination, and the points to be added can be changed depending on the type of winning combination and the state in which the winning combination has been won. It is also possible to decide to shift to the pseudo-bonus state when a predetermined number is reached, or to perform a lottery for the pseudo-bonus state at that point.

(pseudo bonus state)
In the pseudo-bonus state as a special gaming state, in the game during the pseudo-bonus state, the push order navigation for the push order bell combination is executed as a notification of the operation mode advantageous to the player, making it extremely difficult to obtain medals. This is an easy gaming state.

Further, the pseudo-bonus state includes a regular pseudo-bonus state that lasts for 20 games and a big pseudo-bonus state that lasts for 50 games. A lottery will be held.
The types of pseudo-bonus states may be other than those mentioned above, and one type of pseudo-bonus state may be generated.
Furthermore, the type of pseudo-bonus state may be determined at a time other than when the pseudo-bonus state is transferred, and the type of the next pseudo-bonus state may be determined in advance at the end of the previous pseudo-bonus state.

During the pseudo-bonus state, the push order navigation will be executed, and the probability of winning each push order Bell combination is such that if the player plays the game according to the push order navigation, the number of medals will increase. . Therefore, during the normal gaming state, the number of medals earned per unit game changes depending on the order of presses arbitrarily selected by the player, but during the pseudo-bonus state, the number of medals obtained per unit game changes by simply following the press order navigation. It will be possible to win medals.

In addition, in the first game that transitions to the pseudo-bonus state, the period from the operation of the start lever 3 until the operation of the stop button 5 becomes effective is extended by the control of the main controller 10 compared to a normal game. During the period, after the reels 4 are rotated forward, a special symbol combination on the reels 4 is temporarily stopped and then rotated forward again, a so-called reel performance (information pseudo game) is executed, and a pseudo bonus is generated. The occurrence of the condition is notified.
The special symbol combination that temporarily stops at this time is "7, 7, 7" when in the big pseudo bonus state, and "7, 7, BAR" when in the regular pseudo bonus state, and the type of pseudo bonus state. will be announced on the reel 4.

In addition, in the first game that transitions to the pseudo-bonus state, instead of executing the notification pseudo-game and temporarily stopping the special symbol combination (such as "7, 7, 7"), it A pseudo-bonus state will start in the next game after winning, and when the predetermined combination is won, a special symbol combination will be created when the reels 4 are stopped in a predetermined push order (for example, "5c → 5b → 5a"). By controlling the reels 4 to stop and notifying the predetermined pressing order when the predetermined combination is won, it is possible to form a special symbol combination one game before the pseudo-bonus state starts. Good too.

The period during which the notification pseudo game is performed is set to, for example, 15 seconds, and during this period, the operation of the stop button 5 is disabled, so the game cannot proceed even if the reels 4 are operating. .
Then, at the end of the notification pseudo game, the special symbol combinations (such as "7, 7, 7") will temporarily stop (automatically stop), so in the pseudo bonus state, the push order navigation is Although it is in a state where it is executed, it looks like a so-called bonus state (real bonus state) has occurred.

In addition, when the notification pseudo game ends, the reels 4 automatically start rotating in the forward direction, and the operation of the stop button 5 becomes effective to start the main game, and from this point on, the first time when the pseudo bonus state is entered The game can be stopped in the same way as a normal game.
Further, during the reel performance, under the control of the sub-control device 20, a display is performed on the main display 8 to notify the occurrence of a pseudo bonus state as a performance image corresponding to the reel performance.

・Transition process from pseudo-bonus state to normal gaming state (arrow b in Figure 3)
In the pseudo-bonus state, when a preset number of consecutive games (20 games or 50 games) is played, the pseudo-bonus state ends and the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state.
Furthermore, when the pseudo-bonus state ends, the gaming section remains in the advantageous section, but in some cases when the pseudo-bonus state ends and the game shifts to the normal gaming state, the gaming section will not be transferred from the advantageous section to the normal section. You can.

Furthermore, when transitioning from the pseudo-bonus state to the normal gaming state, under the control of the main controller 10 and the sub-control device 20, setting-related information (setting suggestion information) that can suggest the setting value set in the probability setting device 14 is provided. The notification may be made by notification means (main display 8, sub-display 17, speaker 9). For example, a predetermined character is displayed from among a plurality of characters on the main display 8 or the sub-display 17, and the character to be displayed is selected according to a selection probability set in advance according to each setting value of the probability setting device 14. By making a selection, it is possible to predict the setting value to some extent based on the displayed character.

As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, only two types of gaming states, the normal gaming state and the pseudo-bonus state, can be generated, but as the gaming state, the pseudo-bonus state is more than the normal gaming state for a predetermined period of time. It may also be possible to generate a CZ state (so-called chance zone) in which the transition probability is increased.
In addition to the pseudo-bonus state, the AT state can be generated as an advantageous state for the player who executes the push order navigation, and the right to transition to the AT state is granted when a predetermined condition is met during the pseudo-bonus state. , the AT state may be entered after the end of the pseudo bonus state.
Further, the AT state may be made more advantageous to the player than the pseudo-bonus state by making the duration of the AT state extendable depending on the game result during the AT state.
As described above, the gaming state in the slot machine 1 of the embodiment is changed.

[Pseudo bonus status transition process according to game points]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 4 to 6, the transition process of the pseudo bonus state according to the game points in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment will be explained.
As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, game points are awarded according to the execution of the game during the normal gaming state, and when the total number of awarded game points reaches a predetermined number, the game is terminated. The state is shifted to a pseudo-bonus state.

First, with reference to FIG. 4, the number of game points awarded for each game will be explained.
The main control device 10 performs control to award game points related to transition to a pseudo-bonus state based on the execution of the game during the normal gaming state.
Furthermore, when awarding game points, the main control device 10 changes the value to be awarded (added) according to the order in which the stop buttons 5 are operated in the game (the order in which the reels 4 are stopped).
Incidentally, the awarding of game points is performed regardless of the lottery result of the winning combination in the game.

As shown in FIG. 4, the operation order of the stop button 5 in the game is "left → middle → right" (left stop button 5a → middle stop button 5b → right stop button 5c) as the first operation mode, or " Left → Right → Middle" (Left stop button 5a → Right stop button 5c → Middle stop button 5b), it is 100% certain that the number of game points at that point is "2". Game points are awarded such that they are added up.
In addition, if the operation order of the stop button 5 in the game is a so-called irregular press other than "left → middle → right" or "left → right → middle" as the second operation mode, it is 100% sure. Game points are awarded in such a way that "1" is added to the number of game points at that point.

As a result of awarding game points in this way, when the game progresses in the first operation mode in which the left stop button 5a is operated first, the second operation mode (in which the left stop button 5a is not operated first) is played. You will receive more game points at the end of the game than if you proceeded with the game using irregular presses.
As mentioned above, the winning probability of the push-order Bell combinations 1 and 2, which stop the left reel 4a first, is set lower than the winning probability of the push-order Bell combinations 3 to 6, which do not stop the left reel 4a first. Therefore, when the game is played using the first operation mode, the winning probability of the push-order Bell combination is lower than when the game is played using the second operation mode. Game points will be awarded.

Note that the additional value of game points for each game may be other than the above as long as the value is greater when the game is progressed with the first operation mode than when the game is progressed with the second operation mode. For example, when the game is progressed in the first operation mode, a value of "3" or more may be added to the game points.
Furthermore, the granting of game points for each game is performed regardless of the lottery result of the hand when the game is executed, but for example, if you win a rare hand, the additional value of game points will be set to "3" etc. You may add more values than usual.
Furthermore, when winning a rare combination, an additional value of "2" or more may be given regardless of the order in which the stop buttons 5 are pressed.
However, in this case, it is preferable to perform an effect on the main display unit 8 etc. that can notify that the rare combination has been won at the start of the game when the rare combination has been won. The player will recognize that he has won the prize, and it will be possible to stop the symbol combination corresponding to the rare combination by pressing the irregular button.

Next, with reference to FIG. 5, a lottery for determining the number of ceiling points when a game is executed in the normal gaming state in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment will be described.
The main control device 10 controls the next pseudo-bonus state when the conditions for shifting to an advantageous section are satisfied (for example, winning the Bell combination) in the normal section in the normal gaming state, and when the next game is started after the end of the pseudo-bonus state. I try to choose the number of ceiling points to generate the bonus state.

Then, when the number of game points acquired by playing the game in the normal gaming state reaches the selected and set ceiling point number, a pseudo-bonus state is generated as a bonus award.
In this embodiment, a pseudo-bonus state can also occur when a transition lottery is won when a predetermined winning combination (for example, a rare winning combination) is won during the normal gaming state, but mainly the number of game points is the number of ceiling points. A pseudo-bonus state is generated when this is reached.
Therefore, the acquisition status of the number of game points during the normal gaming state is very important for the occurrence of the pseudo-bonus state.

Further, when determining the number of ceiling points, the main control device 10 first determines a zone in which a predetermined range of number of game points for roughly determining the number of ceiling points is defined, and points the game points in the determined zone. The ceiling point number is determined by selecting a game point number of 1 from a range of numbers.
Four types of zones, zones 1 to 4, are set in advance, and each zone is set at a predetermined interval. Therefore, when the actual number of game points reaches one of these four types of zones, the possibility of a pseudo-bonus state occurring increases, and the player's expectations increase at each predetermined period. be.

The selection range for the number of ceiling points in each zone is 50 points to 100 points for zone 1, 250 points to 299 points for zone 2, 450 points to 499 points for zone 3, and 750 points to 800 points for zone 4. It becomes.

Therefore, for example, if Zone 1 is selected, the number of ceiling points with a relatively small number of game points will be determined, and the game will proceed in a manner advantageous to the player. If 4 is selected, a ceiling point number with a relatively large number of game points will be determined, and the game will proceed in a manner disadvantageous to the player.
However, even if zone 4 is selected, since the maximum value is set to 800 points, a pseudo-bonus state will definitely occur before the maximum value of game points is reached. For example, even if all games are played using the second operation mode, a pseudo-bonus state will always occur within 800 games.

Furthermore, the main control device 10 performs a process of determining the gaming mode at the time of transition from the normal section to the advantageous section and at the time of executing the next game after the end of the pseudo-bonus state.
The game mode is set to a normal mode in which any one of the above zones 1 to 4 can be selected, and a heaven mode in which only zone 1 is selected.When transitioning from the normal section to the advantageous section, the probability setting device 14 One of the game modes is selected based on the set value.
Therefore, when the heaven mode is selected, a pseudo bonus state will always occur within 100 game points.
Note that the selection probability of the heaven mode is set to be higher as the setting value in the probability setting device 14 becomes higher.

FIG. 5 shows the probability that each zone will be selected at the time of transition from the normal section to the advantageous section and at the time of executing the next game after the end of the pseudo-bonus state.
The main controller 10 first selects and determines zones with each probability shown in the figure by extracting random numbers for zone selection, and then selects the number of ceiling points in each selected zone by extracting random numbers for determining the number of ceiling points. I'm trying to decide.
Note that although the number of ceiling points within each selected zone is selected evenly, it may be selected so that the selection results are biased.

First, FIG. 5A shows the probability of selecting a zone for selecting the number of ceiling points when the normal mode is selected.
As shown in FIG. 5A, for example, when the setting value in the probability setting device 14 is setting 1, zone 1 is selected with a probability of 15%, zone 2 is selected with a probability of 15%, Selection control is performed such that zone 3 is selected with a probability of 30% and zone 4 is selected with a probability of 40%.

Furthermore, although a detailed explanation will be omitted, even when the setting value in the probability setting device 14 is set to 2 to 6, one of the zones will be selected and determined with each probability shown in FIG. 5(a). .

Although not shown, after each zone is determined, a lottery is held to determine the number of ceiling points set within the zone, and the current number of ceiling points is finally determined. Become.
For example, when zone 1 is determined, any number of games from 50 game points to 100 game points is determined as the ceiling point number.

Next, FIG. 5(b) shows the selection probability of a zone for selecting the number of ceiling points when the heaven mode is selected.
As shown in FIG. 5(b), in the heaven mode, selection control is performed such that zone 1 is selected regardless of the setting value in the probability setting device 14.
Then, as in normal mode, after each zone is determined, a lottery is held to determine the number of ceiling points set within the zone, and finally the current number of ceiling points is determined. Become.

Since the number of ceiling points is determined as described above, when the heaven mode is selected, the number of ceiling points within 100 games will always be selected.
Furthermore, when the normal mode is selected, the higher the setting value in the probability setting device 14, the higher the probability that a smaller number of ceiling points will be selected.

As mentioned above, the rate of increase in the number of game points is higher in the first operation mode in which the left stop button 5a is stopped first than in the case in which the game is advanced by irregular presses as the second operation mode during game execution. Since the higher the game progresses, the higher the game points will be, the number of game points will reach the ceiling point number earlier if the game progresses with the first operation mode than if the game progresses with the second operation mode. Therefore, a pseudo-bonus state will occur early.

That is, the main control device 10 as a control means performs the stop operation in the second operation mode when the game in which the stop operation means (stop button 5) is operated in the first operation mode is executed a predetermined number of times. This makes it possible to control the rate at which the special game state (pseudo-bonus state) occurs to be higher than when the game in which the means is operated is executed a predetermined number of times.
Therefore, in the normal gaming state, it is better to proceed with the game in the first operation mode (operate the stop button 5 in the first operation mode) than to proceed with the game in the second operation mode ( This is more advantageous for the player than the case where the stop button 5 is operated in the second operation mode, and it is possible to improve the player's sense of expectation.
Furthermore, it becomes possible to encourage the player to proceed with the game using the first stop operation mode.

On the other hand, the main control device 10 controls the medal acquisition rate to be higher when the game is progressed in the second operation mode than when the game is progressed in the first operation mode. ing.
That is, when a game in which the stop operation means (stop button 5) is operated in the first operation mode is executed a predetermined number of times, it is better to execute a game in which the stop operation means is operated in the second operation mode a predetermined number of times. The game value (medals) consumed per predetermined unit number of games is made to be larger than when the number of games is played.
Therefore, if the game is progressed using the first operation mode, the amount of gaming value consumed will be greater than when the game is progressed using the second operation mode, so the game store will not be disadvantaged. This makes it possible to prevent this.
In addition, the player can also proceed with the game using the second operation mode, which has a high medal acquisition rate, so the player is provided with multiple options for the game progress mode, and the game is improved. This makes it possible to improve interest.

However, if you proceed with the game using the second operation mode, although the occurrence of the pseudo-bonus state will be delayed, the possibility of acquiring a relatively large number of medals during that time will increase, so it will be limited. This creates a problem for game parlors, such as not being able to make profits efficiently during business hours.
In this embodiment, it is assumed that it is more advantageous for the player to proceed with the game in the first operation mode in all games than in the case where the game proceeds in the second operation mode in all games. The zone selection rate and medal acquisition rate are set.
Therefore, the player will proceed with the game in the first operating mode, and it is possible to prevent problems on the game parlor side that would arise if the player proceeds with the game in the second operating mode for a long period of time.

Note that the selection probability for each zone may be other than the above. For example, when the setting value is an even value, it is harder to select a small number of ceiling points than when it is an odd value, but it is also difficult to select a large number of ceiling points. When the setting value is an odd value, a smaller number of ceiling points is more likely to be selected than when the setting value is an even value, but a larger number of ceiling points is also more likely to be selected. The selection rate of the number of ceiling points may be characterized depending on whether the value is even or odd.

In addition, in a game that satisfies the conditions for transitioning to an advantageous section in the normal section, and in the next game after the end of the pseudo-bonus state, if you win a rare role, you will receive fewer ceiling points than if you win a role other than rare. It may be possible to increase the probability that a zone with the following will be selected, and further reduce the probability that a relatively large number of games in zone 3 or zone 4 will be selected.

Furthermore, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the number of game points reaches the ceiling number of games, the gaming state is shifted to the pseudo bonus state, but when the number of game points reaches the ceiling number of games. In this case, a lottery may be held to determine whether or not to transition to a pseudo-bonus state.
Therefore, even if the number of game points reaches the ceiling number of games, the state does not necessarily shift to the pseudo-bonus state, but the state shifts to the pseudo-bonus state if the transfer lottery at that time is won.
Even in this case, if the game is played in the normal gaming mode, if the game is progressed using the first operation mode, the increase rate of the number of game points will be higher than when the game is progressed using the second operation mode. Therefore, a drawing for transition to a pseudo-bonus state will be held that is advantageous to the player.

Furthermore, although the details will be described later, if an irregular push is performed, a penalty flag (first penalty flag or second penalty flag) will be set, but if no penalty flag is set, The probability of winning the pseudo-bonus state transfer lottery in the game during the normal gaming state may be increased compared to the case where this setting is made.
For example, the probability of winning a pseudo-bonus state when a rare combination is won in a game in the normal gaming state may be made higher when the penalty flag is not set than when it is set. .
Even in this case, when a game in which the stop operation means (stop button 5) is operated in the first operation mode is executed a predetermined number of times, the stop operation means is operated in the second operation mode. The rate at which special game states (pseudo-bonus states) occur is higher than when the game is executed a predetermined number of times.

In addition, the game is configured to perform a lottery to transition to a special gaming state (for example, a pseudo-bonus state) in the game during the normal gaming state, and if an irregular press is performed, the winning result of the lottery to transition to the special gaming state is invalidated. It may be done as follows.
Further, in this case, all the results of winning the special game state transition lottery may be invalidated, or may be invalidated with a predetermined probability.
For example, at the start of the game in the normal gaming state (when the start lever 3 is operated), a pseudo-bonus state transition lottery is performed, and a winning lottery result is derived in the pseudo-bonus state transition lottery at the start of the game. When an irregular push is made in the game, all winning lottery results or a predetermined probability are invalidated.

In this case, the notification that the pseudo-bonus state has been won is not performed at the start of the game, but after the end of the game (at the time when the last stop button 5 is turned off or at a predetermined time in the game thereafter). It is preferable to do so. For example, if you win the transition lottery for the pseudo-bonus state at the start of the game, and an irregular press operation is performed in the game, the pseudo-bonus state win will be invalidated (the notification will also be invalidated), and the irregular press will be invalidated. If the above operation mode is performed, the winning of the pseudo-bonus state may be enabled, and the winning of the pseudo-bonus state may be notified at the end of the game.
Even in this case, when a game in which the stop operation means (stop button 5) is operated in the first operation mode is executed a predetermined number of times, the stop operation means is operated in the second operation mode. The rate at which special game states (pseudo-bonus states) occur is higher than when the game is executed a predetermined number of times.

Next, with reference to FIG. 6, notification when the gaming state shifts from the normal gaming state to the pseudo bonus state will be explained.
As mentioned above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the number of game points reaches the ceiling number of points in the game during the normal gaming state, or when the number of game points reaches the ceiling number of points, or when the player wins a rare prize and enters the lottery to enter the pseudo-bonus state. If the player wins, the gaming state will shift to a pseudo-bonus state from the next game.

In the present embodiment, after the game ends in which the number of game points reaches the ceiling point number, or after the end of the game in which the transition lottery for the pseudo-bonus state is won, the main display 8 notifies the transition to the pseudo-bonus state. It is designed to display a performance image.
That is, the slot machine 1 of this embodiment is classified as a so-called one-shot notification type gaming machine that immediately notifies you when it is determined to enter a pseudo-bonus state.

FIG. 6 shows an effect image displayed on the main display 8 when it is determined to move to a pseudo-bonus state, which is executed under the control of the sub-control device 20 based on the reception of control information from the main control device 10. ing.
First, FIG. 6(a) shows a game in which the number of game points has reached the ceiling point number, or a game in which the transition lottery for the pseudo-bonus state has been won, that is, a game in progress that will shift to the pseudo-bonus state from the next game. The effect image on the main display 8 is shown.
As shown in FIG. 6(a), during the normal gaming state, a character image 30a, which is an image imitating a predetermined character, is displayed on the main part of the screen of the main display 8 to notify that the normal gaming state is in progress. is displayed.
Although not shown, a background image (for example, a background of a grassland) serving as the background of the character image 30a is displayed on the screen of the main display 8.

After the game ends, as shown in FIG. 6(b), on the right side of the character image 30a on the screen of the main display 8, there is an image (balloon image) that imitates the character's lines and is in a pseudo-bonus state. A pseudo-bonus state notification image 31 including character information of "Jackpot" is displayed to notify that the game will shift to ``Jackpot'', and a notification effect is executed.
In addition, in response to the display of the pseudo-bonus state notification image 31 on the main display 8, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speaker 9 as the above-mentioned notification effect, and a predetermined decorative light emission is executed in the lamp 11.
Therefore, by executing the above-mentioned notification effect, the player recognizes that a transition will be made to the pseudo-bonus state from the next game.

Note that the notification effect may be other than the above as long as the player can recognize the transition to the pseudo-bonus state. For example, a special light-emitting display means for notifying the transition to the pseudo-bonus state may be provided, and this light-emitting display means may be used. The transition to the pseudo-bonus state may be notified by emitting light.
Furthermore, although the notification performance is executed after the end of the game one game before the transition to the pseudo-bonus state, the notification performance may be executed at the start of the first game after the transition to the pseudo-bonus state.
Furthermore, regarding the notification of transition (occurrence) of the pseudo-bonus state, a so-called one-shot notification type is adopted, but a precursor effect is displayed on the main display 8 for a predetermined period (for example, 30 games) before the transition to the pseudo-bonus state. The system may be executed in the final stage of the foreshadowing performance to notify that the transition to the pseudo-bonus state will occur together with the result of the foreshadowing performance.
As described above, the pseudo bonus state transition process is performed according to the game points.

[Penalty notification function]
Next, the penalty notification function will be explained with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9.
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, when the game is advanced by operating the stop button 5 in the second operation mode, the game is advanced in the first operation mode. Since the transition to the pseudo-bonus state is more disadvantageous to the player than in the case of the game, a penalty notification function is provided to suppress the player from proceeding with the game in the second operation mode.

For example, when the main control device 10 determines the progress of the game in the second operation mode and the stop button 5 is operated in the second operation mode, the sub control device 20 as a notification means By displaying a predetermined image on the main display 8, penalty notification is executed to make the player aware that the game is progressing at a disadvantage.
In addition, the above-mentioned penalty notification can be changed to multiple stages depending on the execution status of the second operation mode, and when the second operation mode is first executed, the penalty notification is executed at the first stage, and thereafter, the penalty notification is continuously performed. When the second operation mode is executed, the penalty notification is changed to the second stage by changing the notification mode.
In order to execute the penalty notification described above, the main control device 10 first executes the following penalty processing.

FIG. 7 shows penalty processing executed by the main controller 10.
When the penalty process is executed, first, in step S1, it is determined whether or not a game in the normal gaming state has been executed.
If the game is executed in the normal gaming state, the process moves to step S2, and if the game is not executed in the gaming state, the penalty process ends.
Therefore, even if the game is executed, this process will not be executed if the gaming state is other than the normal gaming state.

Next, in step S2, it is determined whether the penalty flag is set.
The penalty flag is a flag for determining whether penalty notification has already been performed by executing the second operation mode, and if the penalty flag is set, that is, penalty notification has already been performed. If so, the process moves to step S6, and if the penalty flag is not set, that is, if penalty notification has not yet been performed, the process moves to step S3.
Note that the penalty flags include a first penalty flag for notifying a first-stage penalty and a second penalty flag for notifying a second-stage penalty. If there is, the process moves to step S6.

Next, in step S3, it is determined whether or not the stop button 5 has been operated by irregular pressing, which is the second operation mode.
If an irregular press has been performed, the process moves to step S4, and if an irregular press has not been performed (if the first operation mode has been performed), the present penalty process is ended.
Note that the process of step S3 is executed at the end of the game because the operation mode of the stop button 5 is determined.

Next, in step S4, a process of executing the first notification is performed.
The first notification is the first stage of penalty notification, and although the details will be described later, by displaying a predetermined image on the main display 8, it is indicated that the game has progressed according to the second operation mode. This is a notice to make the player aware.
Next, in step S5, a process of setting a first penalty flag is performed.
Therefore, if the second operation mode is executed with no penalty flag (first penalty flag or second penalty flag) set, the first penalty flag is set, and the first penalty flag is set from the next game. The first notification will be made as a stage penalty notification.
Further, in a state where the game is being progressed by the first operation mode rather than by irregular pressing, penalty notification is not performed.
Furthermore, since the determination in step S3 is made without referring to the lottery result of the role in the game, the first notification and the setting of the first penalty flag are performed regardless of the lottery result of the role in the game. It happens.

Note that if the second operation mode is executed in a state where the penalty flag (first penalty flag or second penalty flag) is not set, the first notification is made and the first penalty flag is set. However, if the second operation mode is executed twice in a row with no penalty flag set, the first notification is executed and the first penalty flag is set. Good too.
Furthermore, if the second operation mode is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, twice) while the game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, five times) with no penalty flag set, the first The notification may be executed and the first penalty flag may be set.
After that, this penalty processing ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2 that the penalty flag is set, a process is performed in step S6 to determine whether or not the set penalty flag is the second penalty flag.
If the set penalty flag is the second penalty flag, the process moves to step S14; if it is not the second penalty flag, that is, if it is the first penalty flag, the process moves to step S7. .

Next, in step S7, a process is performed to determine whether a specific condition is satisfied.
Specific conditions include, for example, the occurrence of a pseudo-bonus state, a setting change in the probability setting device 14, a reset of the main control device 10, and a case where the game is not executed for a predetermined period of time (for example, 3 minutes) during the normal gaming state (invitation). If the specific condition is met, the process moves to step S12, and if the specific condition is not met, the process moves to step S8. .

Next, in step S8, it is determined whether or not the stop button 5 has been operated by irregular pressing, which is the second operation mode.
If an irregular press has been performed, the process moves to step S9, and if an irregular press has not been performed (if the first operation mode has been performed), the process moves to step S11.

Next, in step S9, a process of ending the first notification is performed, and then, in step S10, a process of executing the second notification is performed.
That is, in a state where the first penalty flag is set and the first notification has already been executed, if the second operation mode is executed in the next game, the first penalty notification will be executed as the first stage penalty notification. At the same time, the second notification is executed as the second stage penalty notification.
In addition, since the operation mode during game execution is determined at the end of the game, the switching from the first notification to the second notification will be performed at the start of the next game after the game that was the target of the determination. .
Furthermore, since the determination in step S8 is made without referring to the lottery result of the role in the game, the second notification and the setting of the second penalty flag are performed regardless of the lottery result of the role in the game. It happens.

Next, in step S11, processing for resetting the first penalty flag and processing for setting the second penalty flag are performed.
Therefore, when the game progresses in the second operation mode twice in a row, the first penalty flag is reset and the second penalty flag is set.

In addition, if the second operation mode is executed in the next game while the first penalty flag is set and the first notification is performed, that is, the second operation mode is executed for two consecutive games. However, if the second operation mode is executed two or more times in succession while the first penalty flag is set, the second penalty notification will be activated. It is also possible to set the flag and switch to the second notification.
Further, after setting the first penalty flag, a period during which a predetermined number of games (for example, five) are played is set as a monitoring period for setting the second penalty flag, and during this monitoring period, the second operation is not performed. When the aspect is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, twice), the second penalty flag may be set and the notification may be switched to the second notification.
That is, if the second operation mode is executed in the current game while the second operation mode is being executed in a game that was executed during a predetermined period before the current game, the second operation mode is executed in the current game. All you have to do is switch to the notification.
Thereafter, this penalty processing ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S7 that the specific condition is satisfied, or if it is determined in step S8 that an irregular press has been performed, a process is performed to end the first notification in step S12.
Next, in step S13, a process of resetting (cancelling) the first penalty flag is performed.

Therefore, if the game is progressed in the first operation mode without any irregular presses while the first penalty flag is set and the first notification is being performed, the first notification will end. At the same time, the first penalty flag is reset.
Furthermore, even if the game progresses in the second operation mode after the first penalty flag is set and the first notification is made, if the specific condition is satisfied, the second penalty flag is set and the first notification is made. The penalty flag will not be set.
After that, this penalty processing ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S6 that the set penalty flag is the second penalty flag, it is determined in step S14 whether or not the stop button 5 has been operated by irregular pressing, which is the second operation mode. Make a judgment.
If an irregular press has been performed, this penalty process is ended, and if an irregular press has not been performed (the first operation mode has been performed), the process moves to step S15.
Therefore, if an irregular press is performed, the second notification termination process (step S15) will not be performed, so the second notification will continue every time an irregular press is performed in the subsequent games. This will be done.

Next, in step S15, processing is performed to end the second notification, and then, in step S16, processing is performed to reset (cancel) the second penalty flag.
Therefore, if the game progresses in the first operation mode without any irregular presses while the second penalty flag is set and the second notification is being performed, the second penalty flag is reset. At the same time, the second notification ends from the next game.
Moreover, at this point, since the first notification has already ended, all penalty notifications have ended.
Note that if the game proceeds in the first operation mode without any irregular presses while the second penalty flag is set and the second notification is being performed, the second notification will be changed to the first notification. (Change the penalty notification from the second stage to the first stage), and also reset the second penalty flag and set the first penalty flag.
Thereafter, this penalty processing ends.

As described above, the main control device 10 determines whether or not the first operation mode of first stopping the left stop button 5a is performed in the game in the normal gaming state, and whether or not the first operation mode of stopping the left stop button 5a is performed first. This makes it possible to determine whether or not the second operation mode, which is an irregular press without any operation, has been performed.
That is, the main control device 10 includes a determination unit capable of determining which of the first operation mode and the second operation mode is used to operate the stop button 5 as a stop operation unit. It is equipped with the following.
Furthermore, as will be described later, since the penalty notification is executed on the main display 8, the sub-control device 20 (notification control means) and the main display 8 (notification execution means) are controlled based on the control information from the main control device 10. , constitutes a notification means capable of executing penalty notification.

Then, the sub-control device 20 does not execute the penalty notification (first notification or second notification) on the main display 8 while the game is being progressed by the first operation mode instead of the irregular press. be.
That is, when the determination means determines that the stop operation means has been operated in the first operation mode, the sub-control device 20 and the main display 8, which serve as notification means, issue the first notification and the second notification. Both are rendered unfeasible.

Further, the sub-control device 20 and the main display 8 as notification means indicate that when the game is progressed by an irregular press as the second operation mode, the second penalty flag is not set as a predetermined condition is satisfied. In this case, the first notification is executed as a penalty notification, and when the second penalty flag is set, the second notification is executed as a penalty notification.

Therefore, if the game is progressed in an operation mode that is disadvantageous to the player, it is possible to notify the player of this fact, and it is possible to prevent the player from continuing the game in a disadvantageous state.
In addition, since penalty notification is carried out in stages, in the first stage, the player is informed that the game is being played in an unfavorable operating mode without interfering with the various effects that are being carried out during the normal gaming state. Even if the player does not notice that the game is being played in an unfavorable manner in the first stage, the change to the second stage will make the player aware of the fact. It is.

Further, the main control device 10 sets a second penalty flag for satisfying a predetermined condition when it is determined that the stop button 5 was operated in the second operation mode in a game previous to the current game. It is.
Therefore, it becomes possible to reliably execute step-by-step penalty notification.

In addition, the main control device 10 determines that even if the game progresses in the second operation mode after the first penalty flag is set and the first notification is performed, the specific condition is satisfied. In this case, control is performed in which the second penalty flag is not set.
That is, the main control device 10 determines that the stop operation means (stop button 5) has been operated in the second operation mode by the determination means (main control device 10) in a previous game than the current game, and then If the condition is satisfied, a second penalty flag is set to satisfy the predetermined condition even if the determination means determines that the stop operation means has been operated in the second operation mode in the current game. I don't.

Therefore, for example, if a pseudo-bonus state occurs, if the setting is changed in the probability setting device 14, if the main controller 10 is reset, if the game is not played for a predetermined period of time (for example, 3 minutes) during the normal gaming state (the invitation display is By executing the penalty notification when operating the return button 2c), it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.

Further, the main control device 10 executes the determination of the second operation mode regardless of the lottery result of the winning combination in the game, and the sub control device 20 determines the first operation mode when the second operation mode is executed. This is to carry out notifications.
That is, when the determining means (main controller 10) determines that the stop operation means (stop button 5) has been operated in the second operation mode, the notifying means causes the determining means to select the first specific winning combination as a winning combination. This makes it possible to execute the first notification regardless of which of the combinations (push order bell combination) and the second specific winning combination (for example, common bell combination) is determined.
Therefore, it is possible to reliably execute the first notification regardless of the winning combination.

Next, with reference to FIG. 8, a description will be given of the effect image displayed on the main display 8 when the penalty notification described above is executed.
FIG. 8 shows a case where a first notification as a first stage penalty notification is executed from a state where no penalty notification is executed, and then a second notification as a second stage penalty notification is executed. The effect image on the main display 8 is shown.
Note that the sub-control device 20 displays various effect images related to penalty notification on the main display 8 based on control information from the main control device 10.
Therefore, the sub-control device 20 (notification control means) and the main display 8 (notification execution means) constitute notification means in the present invention.

First, as shown in FIG. 8(a), if penalty notification is not being executed during the normal gaming state, as described above, a predetermined character is displayed on the main part of the screen of the main display 8. A character image 30a is displayed, which is an image and informs that the player is in a normal gaming state.
Although not shown, a background image (for example, a background of a grassland) serving as the background of the character image 30a is displayed on the screen of the main display 8.

In the game in the above state, if the stop button 5 is stopped in the second operation mode (for example, the illustrated operation mode "5c → 5a → 5b"), the first penalty flag is set. At the same time, the first notification will be executed as the first stage penalty notification from the next game.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8B, when the next game is started, the character image 30a changes to a reduced character image 30b and is displayed moving toward the lower left of the screen.
Further, the background image will be changed to the special background image 32.
Therefore, the first notification is executed by changing the character image 30a to the reduced character image 30b and changing the background image to the special background image 32.
Note that the special background image 32 may be any image as long as the player can recognize that the background image has changed from the normal background image, for example, it may be one that changes from the background of a grassland during the day to the background of a grassland at night.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8(c), in the game while the first notification is being executed, the second operation mode (for example, the illustrated operation mode "5b → 5a → 5c") is performed again. When the stop operation of the stop button 5 is performed, that is, when the second operation mode is performed two times in a row, the second penalty flag is set, and the second stage penalty notification starts from the next game. The second notification will be executed as follows.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8(d), when the next game starts, lines from the character are displayed approximately in the center of the screen while the reduced character image 30b is displayed on the special background image 32. An operation caution image 33, which is a simulated image (balloon image) and includes text information such as "It's better to press from the left," is additionally displayed, indicating caution regarding the operation mode.
Therefore, the second notification is executed by additionally displaying the operation caution image 33.
Also, although not shown, if the first operation mode is executed while the first or second notification is being executed, or if a specific condition is satisfied, the next game will start as shown in FIG. The normal image shown in a) will be restored.

Note that the operation caution image 33 may be any information that informs or suggests that the player will be at a disadvantage if the game is played in the second operation mode; for example, it may be symbolic information other than text information.
Further, in this embodiment, the second notification is executed by additionally displaying the operation caution image 33 in addition to the image displayed at the time of the first notification, so that the second notification is executed by additionally displaying the operation caution image 33. At the time of execution, the image displayed at the time of the first notification remains, but at this point, the first notification has ended.

As described above, when the first notification and the second notification are executed, the corresponding effect images are displayed on the main display 8.
Therefore, it becomes possible for the player to clearly recognize on the main display 8 that the game is progressing in the second operation mode.
In addition, the first notification is executed by changing the size and display position of the normally displayed character image, as well as changing the background, so it does not affect the progress of the game much and does not cause any discomfort. This makes it possible to execute the first notification without any trouble.

On the other hand, in addition to the first notification, the second notification displays text information informing the player that a game that is disadvantageous to the player is being played. Nevertheless, it is possible to make the player who has played the game using the second operation mode reliably realize that the game is being played at a disadvantage to the player.
That is, by notifying the penalty in stages, it is possible to effectively make the player aware that a game is being played that is disadvantageous to the player while suppressing the influence on the content of the performance.

In addition, in this embodiment, the second notification is executed by additionally displaying the operation caution image 33 in addition to the image displayed at the time of the first notification. The second notification may be performed by displaying a completely different image.
Further, although the first notification and the second notification are executed on the main display 8, the first notification and the second notification may be executed on the sub-display 17.
Further, the first notification and the second notification may be executed on both the main display 8 and the sub-display 17. For example, the first notification is executed on the sub-display 17, and the second notification is executed on the sub-display 17. The notification may be performed on the main display 8 or on both the main display 8 and the sub-display 17.

Further, the first notification and the second notification may be executed depending on the light emission mode of the lamp 11.
Further, the first notification and the second notification may be performed on both the main display 8 and the lamp 11. For example, the first notification may be performed on the lamp 11, and the second notification may be performed on the main display. The display may be executed on the main display 8 or both the main display 8 and the lamp 11.

Further, the first notification and the second notification may be performed by sound output from the speaker 9.
Further, the first notification and the second notification may be performed on both the main display 8 and the speaker 9. For example, the first notification may be performed on the speaker 9, and the second notification may be performed on the main display. It may be executed by the display device 8 or both the main display device 8 and the speaker 9.
Furthermore, regarding the stop sound that is output when the reel 4 is stopped, in the case of the first operation mode, it is generated at a pleasant scale (for example, "do re mi"), and in the case of the second operation mode, it is generated at a pleasant scale (for example, "do re mi") In some cases, the second operating mode may be disadvantageous to the player by generating a stop sound with an unpleasant pitch (for example, "Si-La-Fa") that does not suit the player. You may report something. In this case, it is preferable that the same stop sound be produced in any pressing order in the pseudo-bonus state or the like.

Next, with reference to FIG. 9, a winning effect executed when a rare combination is won will be explained.
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a rare combination is won in a game in the normal playing state, a one-game complete winning effect is shown, for example, on the main display 8 to notify that the rare combination has been won. I am trying to execute it.
In addition, if you win a rare role, as mentioned above, a lottery to transition to a pseudo-bonus state is also held, so by changing the presentation style (display format) of the winning presentation, you can draw a lottery to transition to a pseudo-bonus state. It is possible to execute a winning effect that suggests the winning effect.
Furthermore, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, by changing the selection rate of the performance mode of the winning performance depending on whether or not the penalty notification is being executed, Different winning presentations can be performed depending on the situation.

First, with reference to FIG. 9(a), the effect image displayed on the main display 8 when a rare combination (for example, a strong cherry combination) is won in a state where penalty notification is not executed will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9(a), in a state where penalty notifications (first notification and second notification) are not executed, the character image 30a and the background of the daytime grassland are displayed. In this game, if you win a rare combination, the main part of the screen of the main display 8 will display, for example, an image (speech bubble image) that imitates the lines from the character, and a pseudo-bonus state. The first winning effect image 35a including the text information of "Super Hot", which suggests the following, will be displayed.
In addition, in response to the display of the first winning effect image 35a on the main display 8, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speaker 9 as a winning effect, and a predetermined decorative light emission is executed in the lamp 11.

The winning effect image that is displayed when the winning effect is executed has two types of text information: ``Super Hot'' and ``Chance''. That image will be selected.
For example, if you win a rare combination without penalty notification being executed, and if you win a lottery to move to a pseudo-bonus state, there is a 20% probability that "chance" will be selected, and an 80% probability that "chance" will be selected. "Super hot" is selected.
On the other hand, in the same state as above, if the pseudo-bonus state transition lottery is not won, "Chance" is selected with an 80% probability, and "Super Hot" is selected with a 20% probability.
Therefore, the probability of winning the pseudo-bonus state transition lottery is much higher when "Super Hot" is displayed than when "Chance" is displayed.

Next, FIG. 9(b) shows an effect image on the main display 8 when a rare combination (for example, a strong cherry combination) is won while a penalty notification (first notification) is being executed. ing.
As shown in FIG. 9(b), while the penalty notification (first notification) is being executed, the reduced character image 30b and the special background image 32 are displayed. , in the case of winning a rare combination, a second winning effect image 35b including text information of "chance", for example, is displayed on the main part of the screen of the main display 8.
Further, in response to the display of the second winning effect image 35b on the main display 8, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speaker 9 as a winning effect, and a predetermined decorative light emission is executed in the lamp 11.

The winning effect image that is displayed when the penalty notification (first notification) is being executed has two character information: ``Super Hot'' and ``Chance'', as in the case where the penalty notification is not being executed. Although the types are set in advance, the selection rate of the image will be different from that in the case where penalty notification is not executed.
For example, if you win a rare prize while penalty notification is being executed, and if you win a lottery to move to a pseudo-bonus state, there is a 40% probability that "chance" will be selected, and a 60% probability that "chance" will be selected. "Super hot" is selected.
On the other hand, in the same state as above, if the pseudo-bonus state transfer lottery is not won, "Chance" is selected with a 40% probability, and "Super Hot" is selected with a 60% probability.

Therefore, even if a penalty notification is being executed, the probability of winning the pseudo-bonus status transition lottery is higher when "Super Hot" is displayed than when "Chance" is displayed. However, the probability that you will not be in a pseudo-bonus state even if "Super Hot" is displayed is higher than when penalty notification is not executed, and conversely, even if "Chance" is displayed, you will not be in a pseudo-bonus state. This increases the probability of winning.
In other words, when the penalty notification is not executed, a winning effect with higher reliability for winning the pseudo bonus state is executed than when the penalty notification is executed.
In addition, although the case where the first notification is being executed is illustrated above, the selection control of the winning effect similar to the above is performed also when the second notification is being executed.

As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control device 20 can change the display mode of the winning effect depending on whether penalty notification is executed or not.
Therefore, it becomes possible to make the game contents more diverse and to improve the interest of the game.
In addition, when the penalty notification is not executed, a winning effect with higher confidence that the pseudo bonus state has been won is executed than when the penalty notification is executed, so the penalty notification is Since more useful information for the player is displayed when it is not being executed, the player plays the game without proceeding with the game in the second operation mode during the normal gaming state. It is.

Note that the selection rate of each winning performance may be other than the above, as long as the winning performance is executed with higher reliability when the penalty notification is not executed than when the penalty notification is executed.
As described above, the penalty notification function in this embodiment is realized.

[Linkage function with mobile terminal]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11, the cooperation function with the mobile terminal in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment will be explained.
The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a function of linking with a mobile terminal owned by a player. It is possible to confirm.

First, with reference to FIG. 10, an outline of the cooperation function with the mobile terminal owned by the player will be explained.
When a player uses the above-mentioned cooperation function, the player first installs the dedicated software on his or her mobile terminal device 40, and then inputs the password obtained on the dedicated software to the touch panel sub-display 17 of the slot machine 1. Start the game by inputting the input in .
When entering the password, the player performs a predetermined password input start operation on the sub-display 17 to display a password input screen, and then inputs the password on the input screen.
Then, in the slot machine 1, by inputting the password, collection of individual game data for the corresponding player will be started.
That is, the sub-control device 20 that has input the password starts collecting individual game data from that point on based on the input of information related to the game from the main control device 10.

When the player ends the game on the slot machine 1, the player reads the QR code (registered trademark) issued on the sub-display 17 of the slot machine 1 with the mobile terminal device 40 and enters his/her individual game data. You will have to obtain it.
That is, in the sub-control device 20, for example, based on the input of the game end operation on the sub-display 17, information that can identify the individual game data collected up to that point is outputted in the form of a QR code.
In addition, when the player plays the next game, a password related to the obtained individual game data will be issued, and from the next time onwards, the individual game data will also include all the individual game data played on the same model of slot machine 1. It is available.

The sub-control device 20 of the slot machine 1 can also collect data related to the operation mode of the stop button 5 when executing the game as the individual game data. By counting the number of times, it is possible to generate the number of consecutive games in the first operation mode.
The QR code issued at the end of the game also includes information that can specify the number of consecutive games in the first operation mode generated as individual game data, and is sent to the mobile terminal device 40 owned by the player. Information that can specify the number of consecutive games played in the first operation mode is output.

In addition, in the mobile terminal device 40, various conditions (missions) related to the number of consecutive games in the first operation mode are preset on dedicated software, and when each condition is cleared, a predetermined service is activated on the mobile terminal device 40. It can be provided on the terminal device 40.
As conditions related to the number of consecutive games in the first operation mode, for example, if the number of consecutive games in the first operation mode reaches 1000 as condition 1 (order mission 1), condition 2 (order mission 1), if the number of consecutive games in the first operation mode reaches 1000, As push mission 2), there is a case where the number of consecutive games in the first operation mode reaches 2000 times.

For example, if condition 1 (order push mission 1) is cleared, the service will be provided by displaying the bonus image 41 on the screen of the mobile terminal device 40, as shown in FIG. It is.
The bonus image 41 may be an image that satisfies the player, an image that can provide useful information to the player, or any other image that motivates the player to play the game in the first operation mode. For example, it may be an image that is not normally available, or it may be an image that suggests the setting value of the probability setting device 14 in the gaming machine on which the game was played.

As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control device 20 is capable of collecting individual game data, which is the game result of the player on the slot machine 1, based on the password input operation, etc. be.
Furthermore, the sub-control device 20 can also generate the number of consecutive games in the first operation mode as individual game data.
That is, based on a predetermined operation by the player (password input operation, etc.), the sub-control device 20 generates individual game data related to the player's operation of the stop operation means (stop button 5) in the first operation mode. It is equipped with an individual game data generation means capable of generating.

In addition, the sub-control device 20 issues a QR code on the sub-display 17 at the end of the game, thereby outputting information that can identify the generated individual game data to the mobile terminal device 40 owned by the player. It is.
That is, the sub-control device 20 is equipped with external output means that can output to the outside information that can specify the individual game data generated by the individual game data generation means (sub-control device 20).
Therefore, for example, it becomes possible to refer to the individual game data and to realize various services using the individual game data on the mobile terminal device 40 owned by the player.
Furthermore, since the individual game data also includes the number of consecutive games played in the first operation mode, it becomes possible to realize a service that utilizes the number of consecutive games played in the first operation mode. This makes it possible to suppress the execution of the game in the second operation mode.

In this embodiment, by issuing a QR code from the slot machine 1 to the mobile terminal device 40 owned by the player, information that can identify the number of consecutive games played in the first operation mode is output. However, any method other than the above may be used as long as it outputs information that allows the number of consecutive games in the first operation mode to be specified.
In addition, in the sub-control device 20, various conditions (missions) related to the number of consecutive games in the first operation mode are set in advance, and when each condition is cleared, an image related to a predetermined service is displayed on the sub-display. 17 may be displayed. That is, an image to which a privilege can be given may be displayed on the sub-display 17.

In addition, the conditions for granting benefits to the player may be other than those described above, such as when the first operation mode is executed a specified number or more times while a predetermined number of games are executed. The condition may not be such that continuous execution of the first operation mode is required.
Further, the privilege given to the player may be other than the display of an image, for example, it may be a privilege that increases the game level on dedicated software by a predetermined level.
Further, when the first operation mode is executed a predetermined number of times in succession, a predetermined number of points are awarded, and when the points reach a specific number, the probability setting device 14 An image suggesting the setting value may be displayed.
As described above, the cooperation function with the mobile terminal in this embodiment is realized.

Although the slot machine 1 of this embodiment has been described above, the penalty notification may be executed during the special gaming state. For example, if the game progresses in the second operation mode (penalty flag is set) and then moves to the pseudo-bonus state, or if the second operation mode is played more than a predetermined number of times before finally moving to the pseudo-bonus state, When the above operation mode is executed, the voice instructing the pressing order during the pseudo-bonus state may be changed to a voice with a grumpy tone.

Furthermore, when the game is progressed in the first operation mode, symbol combinations that are easy for the player to understand (for example, "replay, replay, replay") are stopped when a replay combination is won, but in the second operation mode When the game is progressed in the first operation mode, symbol combinations that are difficult for the player to understand (for example, "Bell, Cherry, BAR") are stopped when the replay combination is won. It may be made to be recognized that the symbol combination is easier to understand and the game is easier to play when the winning combination is advanced.

In addition, in addition to providing a bonus role that can generate a so-called real bonus, when winning a strong cherry role, you will always win the bonus role, and when winning a weak cherry role, you will be able to win the bonus role with a predetermined probability. If you win a duplicate, the cherry symbol will stop in the middle of the left reel 4a regardless of the operation mode, and if you win a weak cherry, the second symbol will be displayed regardless of whether you win the weak cherry or not. When the operation mode is performed, the cherry symbol may be stopped at the middle stage of the left reel 4a.
That is, the stop control of the reels 4 may be performed so that winning of the bonus combination can be recognized earlier when the game is progressed in the first operation mode.

In addition, only when the game is progressed in the first operation mode, the reel 4 is controlled to stop so that the strength of the watermelon and cherry roles can be determined, so that the game progresses in the first operation mode. It may also be promoted.
For example, when the game is played using the first operation mode, when a strong watermelon combination is won, the symbol combination corresponding to the watermelon combination is stopped on the upper parallel line, and when a weak watermelon combination is won, the symbol combination corresponding to the watermelon combination is displayed on the diagonal line. The corresponding symbol combination is stopped, but if the game is progressed in the second operation mode, the symbol combination corresponding to the diagonal line may be stopped in either watermelon combination.
Alternatively, a configuration may be adopted in which setting differences are provided for the strengths and weaknesses of the winning combinations, so that the setting differences cannot be detected unless the strengths and weaknesses are determined.

As explained above, the present invention includes a variable display means (reel 4) capable of displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable manner, and a stop operation means (stop button) operable to stop the variable display of the variable display means. 5) In a gaming machine (slot machine 1) having the following, a notification means (sub-control device 20, main display 8) capable of executing a predetermined notification in relation to the operation mode for the stop operation means, and a determining means (main controller 10) capable of determining which of the first operating mode and the second operating mode is used for the operating means; The notification includes a first notification and a second notification different from the first notification, and the notification means is operated by the stop operation means in the first operation mode by the determination means. If it is determined that the first notification and the second notification are not executable, the determination means determines that the stop operation means has been operated in the second operation mode, and If the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the first notification is enabled, the determination means determines that the stop operation means has been operated in the second operation mode, and the predetermined condition is satisfied. If so, the second notification is made executable, and the predetermined condition is that the stop operation means was operated in the second operation mode by the determination means in a game before the current game. The configuration is such that it can be established if the determination is made.

Therefore, when the stop operation means is operated in the second operation mode, it is possible to make the player aware of this, and for example, prevent the player from continuing the game in a disadvantageous state. It becomes possible.
In addition, since the first notification and the second notification allow notifications related to the operation mode to be performed in stages, it is possible to efficiently provide notifications related to the operation mode according to the player's recognition state. becomes.

In addition, "a second notification different from the first notification" indicates that the notification mode of the first notification and the second notification is different. For example, when the first notification is only the light emission of a lamp In addition, the second notification may be a lamp's light emission (the light emission mode is the same) and a sound output, or when the first notification is a sound output, the second notification may be an image display on a display. .
Furthermore, "games before the current game" includes not only one game before but also games before multiple games.
Furthermore, the predetermined condition is satisfied when the stop operation means is operated in the second operation mode for two consecutive games, and also when the stop operation means is operated in the second operation mode for three or more consecutive games. may be established when the stop operation means is operated in the second operation mode in a specific number of games during the most recent predetermined number of games.

Further, the predetermined condition is such that if the specific condition is satisfied after the determination means determines that the stop operation means has been operated in the second operation mode in a game before the current game, In the game, even if the determination means determines that the stop operation means has been operated in the second operation mode, this is not true.
Therefore, for example, if a pseudo-bonus state occurs, if the setting is changed in the probability setting device 14, if the main controller 10 is reset, if the game is not played for a predetermined period of time (for example, 3 minutes) during the normal gaming state (the invitation display is If the return button 2c is operated), it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable due to the second notification being executed.

The game player further includes a control means (main controller 10) capable of controlling a special game state advantageous to the player, and the control means executes a game in which the stop operation means is operated in the first operation mode a predetermined number of times. A configuration that can be controlled such that when the stop operation means is operated in the second operation mode, the rate at which the special game state occurs is higher than when the game in which the stop operation means is operated in the second operation mode is executed a predetermined number of times. It is said that

Therefore, operating the stop operation means in the first operation mode is more advantageous for the player than operating the stop operation means in the second operation mode, and improves the player's sense of expectation. becomes possible.
Furthermore, it is possible to encourage the player to operate the stop operation means in the first stop operation mode.
Note that the control means may be provided in the main control device 10 or may be provided in the sub control device 20. Alternatively, the main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20 may cooperate with each other.

Furthermore, if the game in which the stop operation means is operated in the first operation mode is executed a predetermined number of times, the game in which the stop operation means is operated in the second operation mode is executed a predetermined number of times. The configuration is such that the gaming value consumed per predetermined unit number of games is greater than in the case where the game value is consumed per predetermined unit number of games.
Therefore, when the stop operation means is operated in the first operation mode, the amount of gaming value consumed is greater than when the stop operation means is operated in the second operation mode, so the gaming parlor is disadvantaged. It is possible to prevent this from happening.
In addition, the player can also operate the stop operation means in the second operation mode, which has a lower rate of consumption of game value, so the player is provided with multiple options for how the game progresses. , it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, it is provided with a determining means (main controller 10) for determining a winning combination associated with the identification information that is stopped and displayed on the variable display means, and the stop operation means includes a plurality of operation means (a left stop button 5a, a middle stop button 5b, right stop button 5c), and the determining means determines that the operation order of the plurality of operation means constituting the stop operation means is a specific operation order (specific push order: "5a → 5b → 5c", "5a→5c→5b"), the first specific identification information ("Bell-Bell-Bell") can be stopped on the variable display means (for example, push order Bell-Bell 1). can be determined as the winning combination, and regardless of the order of operations on the plurality of operation means constituting the stop operation means, second specific identification information (for example, "Watermelon Watermelon" is displayed on the variable display means). - A second specific winning combination (for example, a watermelon combination) that can be stopped ("Sky") can be determined as the winning combination, and the notification means is configured to determine that the stopping operation means is activated in the second operation mode by the determination means. If it is determined that the operation has been performed, the first notification is executed, regardless of whether the first specific winning combination or the second specific winning combination is determined by the determining means as the winning combination. This is a possible configuration.
Therefore, it is possible to reliably execute the first notification regardless of the winning combination.

Further, based on a predetermined operation by the player, an individual game data generation means (sub-control device 20) capable of generating individual game data related to the player operating the stop operation means in the first operation mode; , external output means (sub-control device 20) capable of outputting to the outside information that can specify the individual game data generated by the individual game data generation means.
Therefore, for example, it becomes possible to refer to individual game data or to realize various services using individual game data on a mobile terminal owned by a player.

Note that the notification means, the determination means, the control means, the determination means, the individual game data generation means, and the external output means may be provided in the main control device 10 or in the sub-control device 20. good. Alternatively, the main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20 may cooperate with each other.

On the other hand, Patent Document 1 describes a first lottery target that can stop the corresponding symbol combination regardless of the order in which the stop buttons are operated, and a first lottery target that can stop the corresponding symbol combination regardless of the order in which the stop buttons are operated. and a second lottery target whose corresponding symbol combination can be stopped, and the notification means notifies the first order when the first lottery target is won, and the notification means notifies the first order when the second lottery target is won. In this case, a gaming machine is disclosed in which the first order is not notified.
However, conventional gaming machines do not provide information that satisfies players regarding the order of operations.
As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present invention, it is possible to solve all or some of the problems that conventional gaming machines should improve.

Although the preferred embodiments of the gaming machine of the present invention have been described above, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention. Needless to say.
For example, in this embodiment, a pseudo-bonus state is generated as a special gaming state, but an AT state, an ART state, or an RT state may be generated.

Further, in this embodiment, the main display 8, the sub-display 17, the speaker 9, and the lamp 11 are exemplified as the notification means. It may be configured with a vibrating means for vibrating or a blowing means for blowing wind toward the player.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the main controller 10 performs operations as various means such as a lottery means (determination means), but the sub-control device 20 performs some or all of the operations, and the sub-control device 20 performs various operations such as a lottery means (determination means). It can also act as a means.
Conversely, the main control device 10 can perform some or all of the operations performed by the sub-control device 20, and the main control device 10 can operate as various means.

Further, although the present invention is applied to a slot machine, it can also be applied to other gaming machines such as pachinko (for example, a ball slot machine).
Furthermore, the present invention can also be applied to so-called enclosed game machines that can execute games using pseudo game media in data format without using actual game media such as medals or game balls.

1: Slot machine 2: Bet button 2d: Production button 4: Reel 5: Stop button 8: Main display 10: Main controller 14: Probability setting device 17: Sub-display 20: Sub-control device

Claims (6)

A gaming machine having a variable display means capable of displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable manner, and a stop operation means operable to stop the variable display of the variable display means,
Notification means capable of executing a predetermined notification in relation to the operation mode for the stop operation means;
a determining means capable of determining whether the stop operation means is operated in a first operation mode or a second operation mode;
Equipped with
The predetermined notification includes a first notification and a second notification different from the first notification,
The notification means is
If the determination means determines that the stop operation means has been operated in the first operation mode, neither the first notification nor the second notification is made executable;
If the determination means determines that the stop operation means has been operated in the second operation mode and a predetermined condition is not satisfied, the first notification can be executed;
If the determination means determines that the stop operation means has been operated in the second operation mode and the predetermined condition is satisfied, the second notification can be executed;
The gaming machine is characterized in that the predetermined condition can be satisfied when the determination means determines that the stop operation means has been operated in the second operation mode in a game before the current game. The predetermined condition is that if the specific condition is satisfied after the determination means determines that the stop operation means has been operated in the second operation mode in a game before the current game, the current game 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein even if the determination means determines that the stop operation means has been operated in the second operation mode, this does not hold true. Equipped with a control means capable of controlling a special gaming state advantageous to the player,
The control means includes:
A case where a game in which the stop operation means is operated in the first operation mode is executed a predetermined number of times is better than a case in which a game in which the stop operation means is operated in the second operation mode is executed a predetermined number of times. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the gaming machine can be controlled so that the rate of occurrence of the special gaming state is higher than that of the special gaming state. A case where a game in which the stop operation means is operated in the first operation mode is executed a predetermined number of times is better than a case in which a game in which the stop operation means is operated in the second operation mode is executed a predetermined number of times. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the gaming machine is configured so that the gaming value consumed per predetermined unit number of games is greater than the gaming value consumed per predetermined unit number of games. comprising determining means for determining a winning combination associated with the identification information stopped and displayed on the variable display means,
The stop operation means is composed of a plurality of operation means,
The determining means is
Determining as the winning combination a first specific winning combination that allows the first specific identification information to be stopped on the variable display means when the order of operations on the plurality of operating means constituting the stop operation means is a specific order of operations. possible,
A second specific winning combination that allows the second specific identification information to be stopped on the variable display means is determined as the winning combination regardless of the order of operations on the plurality of operating means constituting the stop operation means. possible,
When the determining means determines that the stop operation means has been operated in the second operation mode, the notifying means determines that the determining means selects the first specific winning combination and the second specific winning combination as the winning combination. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first notification can be executed regardless of which of the winning combinations is determined. an individual game data generation means capable of generating individual game data related to the player operating the stop operation means in the first operation mode based on a predetermined operation by the player;
external output means capable of outputting to the outside information that can identify the individual game data generated by the individual game data generation means;
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by comprising:

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