JP6288730B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a swivel type gaming machine (pachislot gaming machine, slot machine) or a pachinko gaming machine.

  In general, a lottery is performed on a gaming machine when a predetermined condition is met, and if a winning is won, a lot of game media (medals and game balls) such as “bonus game” and “big game (special game)” Are given to the player in a short time (for example, Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2).

JP 2011-5102 A JP-A-2006-5562

  However, in the pachislot machine described in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, for example, if the same set value, a bonus combination (winning) lottery is performed with a predetermined winning probability. Further, for example, when a predetermined payout number is exceeded, the big bonus (privilege) given by winning the bonus combination is ended. That is, the winning probability and the end condition of the bonus are each determined as one type. For this reason, even if there is an excessive (abnormal) payout due to fraud, for example, in a subsequent game, a winning lottery is made with a predetermined winning probability, and the privilege ends when the predetermined payout number is exceeded. Therefore, the amount of payout in the gaming machine will be out of the expected range and unstable due to the excessive payout, which is not preferable for operation. Further, in the above gaming machine, even if an excessive payout due to an illegal act occurs, the game can be continued without changing the game conditions, and thus such an illegal act cannot be prevented.

  Even in the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 2, for example, a lottery (winning) lottery is performed with a predetermined winning probability. Further, for example, when the round game (unit open game) reaches a predetermined number of times, the jackpot game (privilege) executed (given) with the winning of the win ends. For this reason, as with the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, even if the gaming machine of Patent Document 2 has an excessive payout due to fraud, in the subsequent game, a winning lottery is made with a predetermined winning probability, and a predetermined unit. The privilege ends when the number of open games is reached. Therefore, the amount of payout in the entire game is not stable in the gaming machine because of excessive payout. Further, as with the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, fraudulent acts cannot be prevented.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the issue is to stabilize the degree of payout of game media in the entire game and suppress fraud.

  The present invention made to solve the above problems will be described below. In the following description, corresponding configuration names and expressions in [Description of Embodiment] described later, reference numerals used in the drawings, and the like are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of the present invention are not limited to this supplementary note.

<A> The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A lottery means (game controlling microcomputer 61 for executing step S205) for performing a lottery of winning (BB role);
Payout means (game control microcomputer 61 for executing step S209) for paying out game media (medals);
When the lottery result by the lottery means is the winning winning, advantageous privilege granting means (game control microcomputer 61 that executes step S2203) that can give a privilege (BB gaming state) advantageous to the player; A gaming machine (slot machine 1) equipped with
A payout counting means (game control microcomputer 61 for executing step S1404 or S1405) for counting the number of game media paid out by the payout means;
Based on the number of game media counted by the payout counting means, the first period total number (first period medal number) corresponding to the total number of game media paid out during a predetermined first period (30 unit games). ) That can calculate (game control microcomputer 61 that executes step S1407),
First determination means (game control microcomputer 61 for executing step S1502) for determining whether or not the total number of first periods calculated by the calculation means exceeds a first threshold;
When a first excess determination is made by the first determination means that the total number of first periods exceeds the first threshold, a predetermined first termination condition is satisfied after the first excess determination is made ( Storage means (RAM 64) for storing the first abnormal period until the reset / setting button 15 is operated, and that the first excess determination is made;
When it is stored in the storage means that the first excess determination has been made (when the value of the determination flag is “1” or “2”), at least a part of the first abnormal period If the storage means does not store the amount of game media payout related to the benefit or the winning probability of winning during the period in which the first excess determination has been made (the value of the determination flag is “0”) The game machine is characterized by comprising restriction means (game control microcomputer 61 for executing step S2208) capable of executing a restriction smaller than that in the case of (1).

  According to the invention of this configuration, the first determination unit that determines whether or not the total number of first periods corresponding to the total number of game media paid out during a predetermined first period exceeds the first threshold value is provided. . For this reason, for example, it is possible to determine a case where an excessive number of game media exceeding the first threshold value are paid out during the first period due to payout of game media due to fraud and winning of a biased role.

  Further, when the storage means stores the fact that the first excess determination has been made by the first determination means, the first excess determination is performed more than when the first excess determination has not been stored. Execution of a restriction that reduces the payout amount of game media related to the bonus or the winning probability of winning during at least a part of the first abnormal period until the predetermined first end condition is satisfied after being made There are various limiting means. Therefore, at least a part of the excessive payouts paid out during the first period can be offset, and the payout level of the entire game can be stabilized.

  Also, after excessive payouts, restrictions that are disadvantageous to the player may be implemented. Therefore, it is possible to suppress fraud that causes excessive payout.

<B> The gaming machine having the above configuration may be configured as follows.
A plurality of variation display means (reels 6L, 6C, 6R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols;
Start operation detection means (start detection sensor 8a) for detecting a start operation for starting the fluctuation display of the plurality of fluctuation display means;
A plurality of stop operation detecting means (SB detection sensors 9LA, 9CA, 9RA) for respectively detecting stop operations of the plurality of fluctuation display means;
Based on the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detection means and the lottery result by the lottery means, a variable display stop means for stopping the fluctuation display of the fluctuation display means corresponding to the stop operation detection means that detected the stop operation ( And a game control microcomputer 61) that executes step S803, S1003 or S1102.
The lottery means, based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means, a lottery of the combination including the specific combination that is the winning,
The payout means pays out game media when a combination of symbols related to payout of game media is stopped and displayed by the plurality of variation display means,
The advantageous privilege giving means is:
When the specific combination is won by lottery by the lottery means, the advantageous gaming state that is the privilege can be activated,
Benefit total payout total number (BB payout counter value N) which is the total number of game media paid out during operation of the advantageous game state, or privilege which is the total number of unit games performed during operation of the advantageous game state Provided with a privilege mid-counting means (game controlling microcomputer 61 for executing step S2207) for counting the total number of middle games,
The limiting means is configured by the advantageous privilege giving means,
The advantageous privilege giving means is:
If it is not stored in the storage means that the first excess determination has been made, the total bonus payout count or the total bonus game count counted by the bonus count means is a predetermined end set number (first (1 set number) is reached, the advantageous gaming state in operation is terminated,
When it is stored in the storage means that the first excess determination has been made, the total paid out total number or the bonus game during the at least a part of the first abnormal period is counted. When the total number reaches a small set number (second set number or third set number) smaller than the end set number, the gaming machine in operation is ended.

  According to the invention of this configuration, when it is stored in the so-called slot machine that the first excess determination is made, during the at least part of the first abnormal period, When the total number of games in the bonus reaches a small set number less than the predetermined end set number, the advantageous gaming state is ended. For this reason, it is possible to suppress the number of game media to be paid out in the advantageous gaming state, compared to the case where it is not stored that the first excess determination has been made. Thus, at least a part of the excessive payouts paid out during the predetermined first period can be offset.

<C> The gaming machine having the above configuration may be configured as follows.
A second determination means (game control microcomputer 61 for executing step S1503) for determining whether or not the total number of first periods exceeds a second threshold value greater than the first threshold value;
The storage means
When a second excess determination is made by the second determination means that the total number of first periods exceeds the second threshold, a predetermined second end condition is satisfied after the second excess determination is made ( The second abnormal period until the operation of the reset / setting button 15), and that the second excess determination has been made,
The advantageous privilege giving means is:
When the storage means stores that the first excess determination has been made but the second excess determination has not been made (when the value of the determination flag is “1”), the first abnormal period If the first payout set number (second set number), which is the end set number, reaches the advantageous game state, during at least a part of
When it is stored in the storage means that the second excess determination is made (when the value of the determination flag is “2”), during at least a part of the second abnormal period, The advantageous gaming state is terminated when the total payout during bonus or the total number of games during bonus reaches a second small set number (third set number) smaller than the first small set number. Gaming machine.

  According to the invention of this configuration, when it is stored that the first excess determination has been made but the second excess determination has not been made, the bonus payout total or the bonus game total is set to the first small set number. When it reaches, the advantageous gaming state is ended. Further, when it is stored that the second excess determination has been made, the advantageous gaming state is terminated when the total number during advantageous gaming reaches the second small amount setting number which is smaller than the first small amount setting number. Therefore, it is possible to change the degree of restriction on the payout in the advantageous gaming state according to the excessive payout amount during the first period. Therefore, it is possible to further stabilize the payout level of the entire game.

<D> The gaming machine having the above configuration may be configured as follows.
A game entrance (for example, the first start port 320) arranged in a game area where game balls as game media can flow down,
Special winning means (large winning device 331) having a special winning opening (large winning opening 330) arranged in the game area and a special winning opening opening / closing member (opening / closing member 332) for opening and closing the special winning opening;
A entrance entrance storage means (special drawing storage unit 385) capable of storing numerical information acquired based on the entrance to the entrance,
The lottery means, when a predetermined lottery condition is established, performs at least the winning (big hit) lottery based on numerical information stored in the entrance storage means.
The advantageous privilege giving means is:
When the determination result by the lottery means is a win, a special game (a jackpot game) that is the privilege is executed,
Reward counting means for counting the total number of open games during the bonus, which is the total number of unit open games (round games) executed during the execution of the special game (game control microcomputer 381 for executing steps S7002, S7004, S7005, S7108) )
The limiting means is configured by the advantageous privilege giving means,
The advantageous privilege giving means is:
If it is not stored in the storage means that the first excess determination has been made, the total number of games released during bonus counted by the bonus counting means reaches a predetermined end set number (set in step S7002). When the value of the round counter is “0” in step S7108), the special game being executed is terminated,
In the case where the storage means stores that the first excess determination has been made, during the at least a part of the first abnormal period, the total number of games released during the bonus is less than the set end number. A gaming machine characterized in that when the small set number is reached (the value of the round counter set in step S7004 or S7005 becomes “0” in step S7108), the special game being executed is terminated ( Pachinko machine 301).

  According to the invention of this configuration, in a so-called pachinko gaming machine, when it is stored that the first excess determination is made, the period from when the first excess determination is made until the first end condition is satisfied If the total number of open games during the bonus reaches a small set number less than a predetermined end set number during at least a part of the period, the special game is ended. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the number of game balls to be paid out in the special game, compared with the case where it is not stored that the first excess determination is made. Thus, at least a part of the excessive payouts paid out during the predetermined first period can be offset.

<E> The gaming machine configured as described above may be configured as follows.
The limiting means is constituted by the lottery means,
The lottery means
In the case where the storage means stores that the first excess determination has been made, the winning probability is determined as the first excess determination in at least a part of the first abnormal period. A gaming machine, characterized in that the lottery is performed with a smaller probability than that which is not stored in the storage means.

  According to the invention of this configuration, when it is stored that the first excess determination has been made, the winning probability is determined as the first excess determination in at least a part of the first abnormal period. The probability is smaller than the case where what has been done is not stored. Therefore, it is possible to cancel at least a part of the excessive payouts during the predetermined first period.

<F> The gaming machine configured as described above may be configured as follows.
The lottery means
In the case where the storage means stores that the first excess determination has been made, the lottery with the value of the winning winning probability being zero during at least a part of the first abnormal period A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the invention of this configuration, when it is stored that the first excess determination has been made, the lottery is performed with the value of the winning winning probability being zero. That is, if it is remembered that the first excess determination has been made, it is not won. For this reason, it is possible to suppress the payout of the corresponding game medium, and it is possible to cancel at least a part of the excessive payout during the predetermined first period.

<G> The gaming machine configured as described above may be configured as follows.
When there is stored in the storage means that the first excess determination has been made, there is provided restriction notification means (game control microcomputer 61 that executes step S1507) that can indicate or notify that the restriction has been made. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the invention of this configuration, the restriction notifying means capable of suggesting or notifying that the restriction is made when it is stored that the first excess determination is made is provided. For this reason, it is possible to let the player recognize through the suggestion or notification by the restriction notification means that the game medium related to the bonus is paid out or that the winning probability is reduced. . Therefore, it is difficult for the player to have doubts about the low payout of game media related to the privilege being suggested or informed or the low occurrence of winning.

  Further, through the suggestion or notification by the restriction notification means, it is possible to make a player or a hall related person recognize that there has been an excessive payout exceeding the first threshold during the game before the notification.

<H> The gaming machine configured as described above may be configured as follows.
Game control means (main control board 60);
Production control means (sub-control board 70) capable of receiving information about the game output from the game control means,
The production control means includes
Production control side payout counting means (production control microcomputer 71 executing step S4704 or S4705) for counting the number of game media paid out by the payout means;
Based on the number of game media counted by the effect control side payout counting means, a second period total number (second period medal number) corresponding to the total number of game media paid out during a predetermined second period is calculated. Possible production control side calculation means (production control microcomputer 71 for executing step S4707),
Third determination means for determining whether or not the total number of second periods calculated by the effect control side calculating means exceeds a third threshold value (the effect control microcomputer 71 executing step S4802);
When the third determining means determines that the total number of the second periods exceeds the third threshold, an excessive notifying means (step for indicating or notifying that there has been an excessive payout of game media) A game machine characterized by having an effect control microcomputer 71) for executing S4804.

  According to the invention of this configuration, if it is determined that the total number of the second period calculated by the effect control side calculating means exceeds the third threshold value, it is suggested that there is an excessive payout of game media or The production control means has an excessive notification means capable of notification. For this reason, it is possible to make a player or a hall related person recognize that there has been an excessive payout during the previous game. Moreover, it is possible to prevent fraud by having an excessive notification means.

<I> The gaming machine having the above configuration may be configured as follows.
A frame-shaped frame part (main body part 2);
A door part (front door 3) which is located on the front side of the frame part and can close the frame part;
An operation means (reset / setting button 15) that is inoperable when the door portion is in a closed state, and is operable in an open state;
Clearing means (game control microcomputer 61 for executing step S305) that clears the storage of the first excess determination stored in the storage means based on the operation of the operating means; Prepared,
A gaming machine, wherein the first end condition is satisfied when the operation means is operated.

  According to the invention with this configuration, the first end condition is satisfied when the operating means is operated. For this reason, it is possible to reduce the payout of the game medium at the time of the privilege during at least a part of the first abnormal period until the operating means is operated. Since the operation means can perform a predetermined operation when the door portion is in an open state, the restriction of payout of the game medium at the time of the privilege can be ended by an operation by a person other than the player such as a hall related person. Is possible.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to stabilize the degree of payout of game media in the entire game and suppress fraud.

1 is an overall perspective view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the gaming machine. It is a conceptual diagram of the symbol attached | subjected to each reel of a 1st form. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure by the side of the main control board of a 1st form. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure by the side of the sub control board | substrate of a 1st form. (A) is explanatory drawing of the main side payout number memory | storage part, (b) is explanatory drawing of a sub side payout number memory | storage part. It is a whole functional block diagram of the 1st form. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship of each game state set in a 1st form. It is a table | surface which shows the kind of game combination set in a 1st form. It is a 1st form lottery table. It is a 1st form addition frequency | count lottery table. It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of a 1st form. It is a flowchart of the main control process of a 1st form. It is a flowchart of the power-on process of a 1st form. It is a flowchart of the bet management process of a 1st form. It is a flowchart of the role determination process of a 1st form. It is a flowchart of the reel rotation start control process of a 1st form. It is a flowchart of the reel rotation stop control process of a 1st form. It is a flowchart of the 1st AT stop control processing of the 1st form. It is a flowchart of the stop control process of a 1st form. It is a flowchart of the 2nd AT stop control processing of the 1st form. It is a flowchart of the non-assist stop control process of a 1st form. It is a flowchart of the stop display symbol determination process of a 1st form. It is a flowchart of the medal payout process of a 1st form. It is a flowchart of the 1st period medal number calculation process of a 1st form. It is a flowchart of the main determination process of a 1st form and a 2nd form. It is a flowchart of RT state processing of the 1st form. It is a flow chart of RT addition processing of the 1st form. It is a flowchart of BB state processing of the 1st form. It is a flowchart of the BB state end process of a 1st form. It is a flowchart of AT processing of the 1st form. It is a flowchart of the sub control process of a 1st form. It is a flowchart of the command analysis process of a 1st form. It is a flowchart of the restriction | limiting notification command reception process of a 1st form and a 2nd form. It is a flowchart of a role determination result command reception process of a 1st form. It is a flowchart of a RAM clear command reception process of the first form. It is a flowchart of SB operation command reception processing of a 1st form. It is a flowchart of a payout number command reception process of the first form. It is a flowchart of the 2nd period medal number calculation process of a 1st form. It is a flowchart of the sub determination process of a 1st form and a 2nd form. It is explanatory drawing of the image used for the payout limitation alerting | reporting effect of a 1st form. (A) is explanatory drawing of the image used for the winning operation notification effect of 1st form, (b) is explanatory drawing of the image used for winning operation successful effect of 1st form. It is explanatory drawing of the image used for the winning operation failure production | presentation of a 1st form. It is explanatory drawing of the image used for the payout excessive notification effect of a 1st form. It is a front view of the game machine of the 2nd form. 46 is an enlarged view of a portion H shown in FIG. 45, and is an explanatory view showing a display device provided in the gaming machine. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure by the side of the main control board of a 2nd form. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure by the side of the sub control board of a 2nd form. It is a table | surface which shows a response | compatibility etc. with the classification | category of the 2nd form, and the opening pattern of a big prize opening. It is a flowchart of the main control main process of a 2nd form. It is a flowchart of the power-on process of a 2nd form. It is a flowchart of the main side timer interruption process of a 2nd form. It is a flowchart of the 1st period prize ball number calculation processing of the 2nd form. It is a flowchart of the start port sensor detection process of a 2nd form. It is a flowchart of the special operation process of a 2nd form. It is a flowchart of the special symbol standby process of a 2nd form. It is a flowchart of the big hit determination processing of the 2nd form. It is a flowchart of the special symbol variation process of the second embodiment. It is a flowchart of the special symbol confirmation process of a 2nd form. It is a flowchart of the game state management process of a 2nd form. It is a flowchart of the open pattern setting process of a 2nd form. It is a flowchart of the special electric accessory process of a 2nd form. It is a flowchart of the game state setting process of a 2nd form. It is a flowchart of the sub control main process of a 2nd form. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process of the second form. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process of a 2nd form. It is a flowchart of prize ball command reception processing of the 2nd form. It is a flow chart of the 2nd period prize ball number calculation processing of the 2nd form. It is explanatory drawing of the combination lottery table of the example of a change. It is a flowchart of the combination determination process of the example of a change.

1. Slot Machine Structure A swivel type gaming machine (hereinafter also referred to as a slot machine) according to an embodiment (first embodiment) of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall structure of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to the overall perspective view shown in FIG. 1 and the front view shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 includes a main body portion (corresponding to a frame portion) 2 and a front door (corresponding to a door portion) 3. The main body 2 has a box shape with the front open, and the front door 3 is attached to the front side of the main body 2 so as to be freely opened and closed. The main body 2 and the front door 3 form a housing BX of the slot machine 1. Specifically, when the front door 3 is in a closed state (that is, in a state as shown in FIG. 1), the front side of the main body 2 is closed by the front door 3. The main body 2 and the front door 3 are provided with a lock mechanism (not shown). Therefore, when the front door 3 is in a closed state, the main body 2 can be locked in a state where it cannot be opened. For this reason, a person (for example, a player) other than the hall related person (hall manager) cannot touch the inside of the housing BX with the front door 3 opened. In this embodiment, locking by the locking mechanism can be released by a predetermined key operation on the key cylinder 18 provided on the front door 3.

  A display panel 4 made of a resin plate is disposed above the center of the front door 3 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). In the center of the display panel 4, three vertically long display windows 5L, 5C, 5R are provided side by side. Specifically, the left display window 5L, the middle display window 5C, and the right display window 5R are arranged in order from the left side. The display windows 5L, 5C, 5R are transparent, and are configured so that the inside of the main body 2 can be visually recognized through the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R. In addition, it is good also as one display window without the site | part which partitions off between each display window 5L, 5C, 5R.

  Inside the main body 2, a left reel 6L, a middle reel 6C, and a right reel 6R are stored. These reels 6L, 6C, 6R correspond to a plurality of variable display means. Each reel 6L, 6C, 6R is formed in a cylindrical shape. Specifically, a later-described reel having the same translucency is provided on the outer peripheral portion of a cylindrical drum portion (not shown) formed of a translucent member (in this embodiment, a transparent resin member). Tapes 7L, 7C, and 7R (see FIG. 3) are wound once. That is, the symbol drawn on the left reel tape 7L on the outer peripheral surface of the left reel 6L, the symbol drawn on the middle reel tape 7C on the outer peripheral surface of the middle reel 6C, and the right on the outer peripheral surface of the right reel 6R. Each of the symbols drawn on the reel tape 7R is attached.

  A back lamp 49 (see FIG. 5) is provided inside each reel 6L, 6C, 6R. Therefore, when each back lamp 49 is lit, the symbols attached to the outer peripheral surfaces of the respective reels 6L, 6C, 6R are illuminated from the reel by the back lamp 49.

  Each of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is rotatably supported. Specifically, each center axis is supported so as to be the rotation axis of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R. The rotation axes of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are arranged on the same axis. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are connected to the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R and 1 respectively. There is a one-to-one correspondence. Therefore, a part of the outer peripheral surface of each reel 6L, 6C, 6R is in a state of being visible through the corresponding display windows 5L, 5C, 5R.

  Further, when the reels 6L, 6C, 6R rotate, the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are projected as if moving from top to bottom through the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R. As a result, the symbols attached to the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are variably displayed from top to bottom within the frame of the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R. Each reel 6L, 6C, 6R is connected to a reel motor 55L, 55C, 55R (see FIG. 4) such as a stepping motor, and each reel 6L, 6C is driven by driving each reel motor 55L, 55C, 55R. , 6R can be independently driven to rotate.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 3, the symbols attached to the reels 6L, 6C, 6R will be described. FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram of strip-shaped reel tapes 7L, 7C, and 7R forming the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R. The left reel tape 7L is used for the left reel 6L, the middle reel tape 7C is used for the middle reel 6C, and the right reel tape 7R is used for the right reel 6R. As shown in FIG. 3, on each reel tape 7L, 7C, 7R, 21 symbols are drawn in a line along the longitudinal direction (vertical direction in FIG. 3). In FIG. 3, frame numbers 1 to 21 are assigned to the reel tapes 7L, 7C, and 7R. These frame numbers are given for convenience of explanation, and each reel tape 7L, It is not actually attached to the reels 7L, 6C, 6R. Further, although 21 symbols are assigned to each reel, other numbers such as 20 may be used.

  There are multiple types of symbols drawn on each reel tape 7L, 7C, 7R. Specifically, a “red seven” symbol (for example, a frame number “9” on the left reel tape 7L), a “cherry” symbol (for example, a frame number “2” on the left reel tape 7L), a “watermelon” symbol (for example, , Left reel tape 7L frame number “4”), “bell” symbol (for example, left reel tape 7L frame number “3”), “replay” symbol (for example, left reel tape 7L frame number “1”) And “blank” symbols (for example, frame number “6” on the left reel tape 7L). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the numbers and arrangement orders of various symbols are different in each reel 6L, 6C, 6R (reel tapes 7L, 7C, 7R). Further, although the above six types of symbols are used as the reel symbols, a configuration using seven or more types of symbols or a mode using 2 to 5 types of symbols may be used.

  The number of symbols visible through the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R is mainly determined by the vertical length of the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R. In this embodiment, the number of symbols visible to the player is three for each of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R (see the circles indicated by broken lines in FIG. 2). For this reason, when all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are stopped, nine symbols are visible through the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a total of five effective lines are set in which the positions where the symbols of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R can be visually recognized are connected in a straight line. Specifically, the first line L1 connecting the middle symbol of the left reel 6L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 6C, the middle symbol of the right reel 6R, the upper symbol of the left reel 6L, and the middle reel, which are indicated by the one-dot chain line in FIG. The second line L2 connecting the upper symbol of 6C and the upper symbol of the right reel 6R, the lower symbol of the left reel 6L, the lower symbol of the middle reel 6C, the third line L3 connecting the lower symbol of the right reel 6R, and the left The fourth line L4 connecting the upper symbol of the reel 6L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 6C, the lower symbol of the right reel 6R, and the lower symbol of the left reel 6L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 6C, and the upper symbol of the right reel 6R. The fifth line L5 is set.

  In this embodiment, all of the above five lines are effective lines. However, one or more (up to four) lines of the five lines may be effective lines. Further, for example, a line connecting the upper symbol of the left reel 6L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 6C, the upper symbol of the right reel 6R, the lower symbol of the left reel 6L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 6C, and the lower symbol of the right reel 6R. The connected line may be an effective line. Further, for example, a line connecting the upper symbol of the left reel 6L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 6C, the middle symbol of the right reel 6R, the lower symbol of the left reel 6L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 6C, and the middle symbol of the right reel 6R. An asymmetrical line such as a connected line may be used as the effective line.

  A winning is established when the symbols are stopped in a predetermined combination on any one of the effective lines L1 to L5. When a winning is established, a privilege for paying out a predetermined number of game medals (hereinafter also simply referred to as medals) as a game medium or a privilege for shifting the game state is given. The combination of the winning symbols and the benefits when the winning is established will be described in detail later.

  Returning to FIG. 1, on the lower left side of the display panel 4, a start lever 8 that can be operated by the player to start the rotation of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is provided. When the start lever 8 is operated with a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) of medals inserted, the reels 6L, 6C, 6R start to rotate, and the symbols are displayed through the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R. The change display of is started.

  Stop buttons 9L, 9C, and 9R that can individually stop the rotating reels 6L, 6C, and 6R are provided at the lower center of the display panel 4 and on the right side of the start lever 8. FIG. 1 and FIG. 2). Specifically, the left stop button 9L can stop the rotation drive of the left reel 6L. Therefore, when the player operates (presses) the left stop button 9L while the left reel 6L is rotating, the rotation of the left reel 6L is stopped based on the operation and the symbol attached to the left reel 6L is displayed. The variable display will stop. The middle stop button 9C can stop the rotational driving of the middle reel 6C. Therefore, when the player operates (presses) the middle stop button 9C while the middle reel 6C is rotating, the rotation of the middle reel 6C is stopped based on the operation and the symbol attached to the middle reel 6C is displayed. The variable display will stop. The right stop button 9R can stop the rotation of the right reel 6R. Therefore, when the player operates (presses) the right stop button 9R while the right reel 6R is rotating, the rotation of the right reel 6R is stopped based on the operation and the symbol attached to the right reel 6R is displayed. The variable display will stop.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a medal slot 10 is provided in front of the lower right side of the display panel 4. The medal slot 10 is used to insert a medal into the slot machine 1 as a bet operation for performing a unit game (one game, a slot game, or simply a game). In the medal insertion slot 10, a later-described insertion medal detection sensor 10a for detecting a inserted medal is provided. For this reason, when a medal is inserted into the medal slot 10, a signal indicating that a medal has been inserted is output from the inserted medal detection sensor 10a.

  A first bet button 11 and a second bet button 12 are provided on the left side of the medal slot 10 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). This slot machine 1 has a credit function for storing and storing surplus medals or medals paid out at the time of winning a prize as virtual medals until a predetermined maximum value (specifically, 50). doing. When this credit function is valid, the number of virtual medals stored and stored is displayed on the credit number display lamp 21 provided on the lower left side of the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R in the display panel 4 (FIG. 2). The first bet button 11 is a bet button for inserting three virtual medals at a time, and the second bet button 12 is a bet button for inserting one virtual medal. Therefore, the player can use the virtual medal stored in the credit function for the unit game by operating the first bet button 11 or the second bet button 12. That is, the operation of the first bet button 11 or the second bet button 12 corresponds to a medal (game medium) insertion operation.

  A settlement switch 14 is provided on the left side of the start lever 8 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). The settlement switch 14 is a switch for enabling or disabling the credit function. For this reason, for example, when the settlement switch 14 is operated in a situation where virtual medals are stored and stored, the virtual medals become the number of medals displayed on the credit number display lamp 21 and a medal payout opening 30 described later. Will be paid out.

  Further, stop notification lamps 20L, 20C, and 20R are respectively provided in the display panel 4 below the display windows 5L, 5C, and 5R (see FIG. 2). Specifically, a left stop notification lamp 20L is provided immediately below the left display window 5L, a middle stop notification lamp 20C is provided immediately below the middle display window 5C, and a right stop notification lamp 20R is provided immediately below the right display window 5R. Has been placed. The stop notification lamps 20L, 20C, 20R are used to notify the player of the “correct answer pressing order” of the small combination 3, 4, 5 (first bell small combination) selected at the time of setting an AT (assist time) described later. It is a lamp. Thus, for example, when the AT is set and the “small role 4” in which the first reel to be stopped is the middle reel 6C is won, only the middle stop notification lamp 20C among the three stop notification lamps is all reels. Lights during rotation. The small roles 3, 4, 5 and the correct answer pressing order will be described in detail later.

  Further, a displayable display lamp 22, a replay display lamp 23, and an acquired number display lamp 24 are provided below the right display window 5R in the display panel 4 (see FIG. 2). The insertable display lamp 22 lights to notify that a medal can be inserted. The re-game display lamp 23 is lit to notify that a re-game player has won a prize in the previous unit game and an automatic bet process described later has been performed. The acquired number display lamp 24 is composed of a 7-segment display, and displays a payout number of medals according to the number of payouts associated with the winning of a game player, or information on errors occurring during the game. (Error code) is displayed.

  Further, a game start display lamp 25 and an inserted number display lamp 26 are provided on the left side of the credit number display lamp 21 (see FIG. 2). The game start display lamp 25 lights to notify that the game can be started, that is, that the operation of the start lever 8 can be accepted. The inserted number display lamp 26 includes three lamps, and the number of lamps corresponding to the number of bets set by the betting operation is turned on.

  Further, a special game combination notification lamp 27 is provided at a position on the lower right side of the right display window 5R in the display panel 4 (see FIG. 2). The special game role notification lamp 27 composed of two lamps is used when the game state is set to “AT” (to be described later), and when “Pocket 1 (Cherry Small Role)” or “Minor Role 2 (Watermelon Small Role)” is won. The lamp corresponding to the role lights up. Therefore, when the small combination 1 is won at the time of AT setting, the special game combination notification lamp 27 corresponding to the small combination 1 is lit while the reel is rotating. Further, when the small combination 2 is won at the time of AT setting, the special game combination notification lamp 27 corresponding to the small combination 2 is turned on while the reel is rotating. Therefore, the player can stop the spinning reels 6L, 6C, 6R aiming for winning of the small combination 1 or the small combination 2 based on the special game combination notification lamp 27 that is lit.

  In addition, a payout limit notification lamp 29 is provided below the special game combination notification lamp 27 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). The payout restriction notification lamp 29 is used to notify that a restriction on the payout of medals related to the BB gaming state described later is made. The limitation on the payout of medals related to the BB gaming state will be described in detail later.

  Further, a medal payout opening 30 for paying out medals to the player and a lower tray 31 for storing up to a predetermined amount of medals paid out by the medal payout opening 30 are disposed at the lower part of the front door 3. (See FIGS. 1 and 2).

  On the other hand, on the upper part of the front door 3, a plurality of effect lamps 40 that light up or flash as the game progresses and a pair of left and right speakers that can output various sound effects and other sounds as the game progresses 41 and a display screen 42a of the image display device 42 capable of displaying various information to the player. The image display device 42 is for executing various image effects as the game progresses. Various image effects include, for example, a background image effect according to the gaming state, a winning operation notification effect (see FIG. 42 (a)) for notifying the player of the winning operations of the small roles 3, 4, and 5, and a payout restriction notification. Examples include an effect (see FIG. 41) and an excessive payout notification effect (see FIG. 44).

  In addition, an open / close detection sensor 53a for detecting opening / closing of the front door 3, a reset / setting button (corresponding to an operating means) 15, and a setting display lamp 28 are provided on the back side of the front door 3 corresponding to the inside of the housing BX. (See FIG. 4). The reset / setting button 15 is capable of a predetermined operation when the front door 3 is open. In normal times, it functions as a reset switch for canceling the error state or the stop state. That is, when the reset / setting button is operated (pressed) during normal operation, the data stored in the RAM 64 is deleted and the work area of the RAM 64 is initialized. On the other hand, when the setting is changed, it functions as a setting switch for changing the setting value. At this time, the set value (any one of “1” to “6”) is lit and displayed on the setting display lamp 28 as the reset / setting button 15 is operated.

  Also, inside the main body 2 of the slot machine 1, a medal safe (not shown) that stores medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 10, and medals stored in the medal safe are paid out from the medal payout opening 30. For this purpose, a hopper 54 (see FIG. 4), a payout medal detection sensor 52a (see FIG. 4) for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper 54, and a power supply box (not shown) are provided. In the power supply box, there are a power switch 59 (see FIG. 4) for operation when the power to the slot machine 1 is turned on and off, and a setting key switch 16 (see FIG. 4) for switching to the setting change mode. Is provided.

2. Next, a circuit configuration (electrical connection configuration) of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 6. A main control board (corresponding to game control means) 60 shown in FIG. 4 is a board (electronic circuit board) having a microcomputer (game control microcomputer) 61 installed on the circuit board as a main component. The game control microcomputer 61 includes a CPU 62, a ROM 63, and a RAM 64.

  The CPU 62 performs control related to the game based on, for example, the control program shown in FIGS. 12 to 31 stored in the ROM 63. The CPU 62 includes a clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) for generating a clock pulse, a random number generator (not shown) for generating a predetermined range of random numbers (for example, 0 to 65535), and a generated random number. Is connected to a sampling circuit (not shown) for extracting at least one value in accordance with the application. The CPU 62 executes a control program based on the clock pulse generated by the clock pulse generation circuit. Further, using the random number value extracted by the sampling circuit, for example, determination of a game combination (lottery), lottery of the number of additions described later in the RT gaming state, and the like are performed.

  In addition to the control program, the ROM 63 stores a data table such as a role lottery table (FIG. 10) to be described later and an extra number lottery table (FIG. 11), various commands to be transmitted to the sub control board 70 to be described later, and the like. doing. The RAM 64 has a storage area for storing various data determined by executing the control program.

  The storage area of the RAM 64 of this embodiment is provided with a main payout number storage unit 64A as shown in FIG. The main payout number storage unit 64A is used for calculating the number of first period medals described later. The main payout number storage unit 64A has a plurality (30 in this embodiment) of storage areas (“1st storage area” to “30th storage area” shown in FIG. 6A in this embodiment). In each storage area, information (payout information) relating to the number of medals paid out in a unit game can be stored (stored).

  In this embodiment, when there is a “vacant state” storage area in which the payout information is not stored in the main payout number storage unit 64A, the “nth storage area (n The payout information is stored in the storage area with the smallest value of n. For example, when all the storage areas are “free”, the payout information is stored in the “first storage area”. For example, when “sixth storage area” to “30th storage area” are “free”, the payout information is stored in “sixth storage area”.

  On the other hand, when there is no “free” storage area in the 30 storage areas, the payout information stored in the “first storage area” is first deleted, and the “first storage area” is set to “free”. And Then, the payout information stored in the “mth storage area (m is an integer from 2 to 30)” is shifted to the “(m−1) storage area”. For example, the payout information stored in the “second storage area” is shifted to the “first storage area”. As a result, the “30th storage area” becomes “empty”, so that the payout information is stored in the “30th storage area” that has become “free”.

  Various sensors, switches, and boards shown below are connected to the game control microcomputer 61 through an input / output circuit 69. That is, the start detection sensor (corresponding to the start operation detection means) 8a, the inserted medal detection sensor 10a, the first bet detection sensor 11a, and the second bet detection sensor 12a shown in FIG. 4 are connected. The start detection sensor 8a detects the operation of the start lever 8 and outputs a signal. The inserted medal detection sensor 10a detects a medal inserted into the medal slot 10 and outputs a signal. That is, the inserted medal detection sensor 10 a detects a medal insertion operation to the medal insertion slot 10 and outputs a detection signal to the main control board 60. The first bet detection sensor 11a detects the operation (pressing operation) of the first bet button 11 and outputs a signal. The second bet detection sensor 12a detects the operation (pressing operation) of the second bet button 12 and outputs a signal. That is, each of the first bet detection sensor 11a and the second bet detection sensor 12a detects a throwing operation using a virtual medal and outputs a detection signal to the game control microcomputer 61 (main control board 60).

  Further, the game control microcomputer 61 is connected with a spinning cylinder detection sensor 50a, a reel position detection sensor 51a, a payout medal detection sensor 52a, and an SB operation signal board 91 (see FIG. 4). The rotating cylinder detection sensor 50a outputs a signal when the rotational speed of each reel 6L, 6C, 6R reaches a predetermined set speed. The reel position detection sensor 51a detects where the reel reference position (for example, the position of the frame number “1” shown in FIG. 3) of each reel 6L, 6C, 6R is stopped and outputs a signal. The payout medal detection sensor 52a detects a medal paid out to the outside by driving the hopper 54 and outputs a signal.

  Further, on the SB operation signal board 91, three SB detection sensors (corresponding to stop operation detecting means) 9LA, 9CA, 9CA, 9R, which detect the operation (pressing operation) of each of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R and output signals respectively. There are 9 RA. Specifically, the left SB detection sensor 9LA mounted on the SB operation signal board 91 detects the operation of the left stop button 9L and outputs an operation signal. The middle SB detection sensor 9CA detects an operation of the middle stop button 9C and outputs an operation signal. The right SB detection sensor 9RA detects an operation of the right stop button 9R and outputs an operation signal. Therefore, when any one stop button is operated, an operation signal is output from the SB detection sensor corresponding to the operated stop button to the game control microcomputer 61 (main control board 60).

  Further, in addition to the above-described open / close detection sensor 53a, checkout switch 14, and setting key switch 16, a reset detection sensor 15a and a power supply board 92 are connected (see FIG. 4). The reset detection sensor 15a detects the operation (pressing operation) of the reset / setting button 15 and outputs a signal. The power supply board 92 is a board for supplying power to the slot machine 1 through the main control board 60. The power switch 59 is installed on the power board 92.

  The game control microcomputer 61 includes various display lamps described above (specifically, stop notification lamps 20L, 20C, and 20R, a credit number display lamp 21, a throwable display lamp 22, a re-game display lamp 23, and an acquisition. A number display lamp 24, a game start display lamp 25, an inserted number display lamp 26, a special game combination notification lamp 27, a setting display lamp 28, and a payout limit notification lamp 29) are connected (see FIG. 4). Therefore, the game control microcomputer 61 can control various display lamps (for example, control of turning on / off and displaying numerical values).

  The game control microcomputer 61 is connected to the above-described hopper 54 and reel motors 55L, 55C, 55R for rotationally driving the reels 6L, 6C, 6R. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 61 can control the medal payout by the hopper 54 and drive control of each reel 6L, 6C, 6R by the reel motors 55L, 55C, 55R.

  The game control microcomputer 61 is connected to a sub-control board (corresponding to effect control means) 70 shown in FIG. The sub control board 70 is a board having a microcomputer (production control microcomputer) 71 installed on the circuit board as a main component. The effect control microcomputer 71 is composed of a CPU 72, a ROM 73, and a RAM 74, as with the game control microcomputer 61.

  The CPU 72 generates an effect using an image or an effect or sound using a lamp based on a control program shown in FIGS. 32 to 40, for example, stored in the ROM 73 in accordance with a command transmitted from the main control board 60. Control related to the effect used. A random number generator (not shown) and a sampling circuit (not shown) are connected to the CPU 72 in the same manner as the CPU 62 of the main control board 60. For example, an effect pattern is selected using a random number value extracted by the sampling circuit. Do. The ROM 73 stores the control program and various data. The RAM 74 has a storage area for registering the determined contents and effects data, and a storage area for storing various data transmitted from the main control board 60.

  In the storage area of the RAM 74 of this embodiment, a sub-side payout number storage unit 74A as shown in FIG. 6B is provided. The sub-side payout number storage unit 74A is used for calculating the number of second period medals described later. The sub-side payout number storage unit 74A has a plurality (30 in this embodiment) of storage areas (in this embodiment, “first storage area” to “30th storage area” shown in FIG. 6B). Each storage area can store (store) information (payout information) on the number of medals paid out in a unit game, as in the storage area of the main payout number storage unit 64A.

  As in the case of the main-side payout number storage unit 64A, when the sub-side payout number storage unit 74A has a “vacant state” storage area, the “nth storage area ( The payout information is stored in a storage area in which n is the smallest value of “n” is an integer of 1 to 30). On the other hand, if there is no “free” storage area in the 30 storage areas, the payout information in the “first storage area” is first deleted, and the “m-th storage area (where m is any of 2 to 30) The payout information stored in the “integer” is shifted to the “(m−1) storage area”, and the payout information is stored in the “30th storage area” that has become “empty”.

  In this embodiment, information transmission (signal transmission) from the sub control board 70 to the main control board 60 is impossible. That is, the signal from the sub control board 70 is not output to the main control board 60.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, a speaker 41 is connected to the effect control microcomputer 71 via an input / output circuit 79 of the sub-control board 70. For this reason, the production control microcomputer 71 can control sound output such as voice, music, and sound effects through the speaker 41. In this embodiment, data such as voice is stored in the ROM 73 of the effect control microcomputer 71.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the effect control microcomputer 71 is connected to lamps such as the effect lamp 40 and the back lamp 49 described above. For this reason, the production control microcomputer 71 can control lighting of these lamps.

  Further, an image control board 80 shown in FIG. 5 is connected to the effect control microcomputer 71. The image control board 80 includes a CPU 82, a ROM 83, and a RAM 84 (see FIG. 5). The ROM 83 stores still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 42 (display screen 42a). The RAM 84 is a memory for developing image data. The image control board 80 performs output control of the effect image displayed on the image display device 42. That is, the CPU 82 reads image data from the ROM 83 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 71. Then, the read image data is developed in the RAM 84, and the effect image is displayed on the display screen 42a of the image display device 42.

3. Description of Functional Blocks Next, functional blocks of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, the slot machine 1 includes an operation signal output means 99, a main control means 100, and a sub control means (sub control means) 200. The operation signal output means 99 outputs a signal corresponding to each game operation mainly performed by the player. Each game operation includes, for example, a bet operation for betting a medal, a hand determination start operation for starting a hand determination process (operation of the start lever 8), and rotation stop of each reel 6L, 6C, 6R. Reel rotation stop operation (operation of stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R), operation of reset / setting button 15, and the like.

  Examples of signals output from the operation signal output means 99 include a stop button operation signal, a inserted medal signal, a first bet signal, a second bet signal, a start signal, and a reset signal. The stop button operation signal is a signal output from the SB detection sensor corresponding to the stop button when any one of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R is operated (pressing operation). Specifically, when the left stop button 9L is operated, a left stop button operation signal is output from the left SB detection sensor 9LA. When the middle stop button 9C is operated, a middle stop button operation signal is output from the middle SB detection sensor 9CA. When the right stop button 9R is operated, a right stop button operation signal is output from the right SB detection sensor 9RA.

  The inserted medal signal is a signal output from the inserted medal detection sensor 10 a when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 10. The first bet signal is a signal output from the first bet detection sensor 11a when the first bet button 11 is operated (pressed down), and the second bet signal is operated by the second bet button 12. This is a signal output from the above-described second bet detection sensor 12a when (pressing operation) is performed. The start signal is a signal output from the start detection sensor 8a when the start lever 8 is operated. The reset signal is a signal output from the above-described reset detection sensor 15a when the reset / setting button 15 is operated.

  The main control means 100 shown in FIG. 7 performs main control relating to the progress of the game using the reels 6L, 6C, 6R. The main control unit 100 includes a bet management unit 101, a combination determination unit 102, a variation display start unit 103, a variation display stop unit 104, a stop display symbol determination unit 105, a payout unit 106, a game state setting unit 107, a setting change unit 108, First information storage means 109 and command transmission means 110 are provided. Furthermore, AT control means 111, game addition lottery means 112, restriction means 113, advantageous privilege grant means 114, payout count means 117, calculation means 118, first determination means 119, second determination means 120, bonus counting means 121, restriction A notification unit 122 and a clear unit 123 are provided. Each of the above-described means in the main control means 100 is stored in the CPU 62, ROM 63, RAM 64, and other hardware constituting the game control microcomputer 61 arranged on the main control board 60 shown in FIG. It is a functional representation of what is configured by software such as a control program. That is, in this embodiment, the main control board 60 is configured to include the main control means 100.

  The bet management means 101 determines that the bet number set by the bet operation (specifically, the medal insertion into the medal insertion slot 10 or the operation of the first bet button 11 or the second bet button 12) is the number of games that can be started. It is configured to perform processing for determining whether or not (3 in this embodiment) has been reached. In addition, in the next unit game with the re-gamer winning, automatic bet processing (the number of medals equal to the number of bets in the previous unit game is bet without reducing the number of medals held by the player. Automatic setting process). In the present embodiment, these processes correspond to the bet management process in step S203 described later.

  The combination determination means 102 receives a start signal from the start detection sensor 8a accompanying the operation of the start lever 8, and based on a predetermined winning probability, a plurality of types of game combinations including a BB combination (corresponding to winning) described later. It is configured to perform a combination determination process that can execute the lottery (whether or not). In this embodiment, the process corresponds to a combination determining process in step S205 described later. In this role determination process, one random number (numerical value) is acquired from a random number generated by a random number generator (not shown) by a sampling circuit (not shown), and then the random number is determined as a winning lottery table (see FIG. 10). It is configured so as to determine which of the game actors (and losers) set to “.”

  The variation display start means 103 is configured to perform a process of starting rotation of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R all at once after a game combination is selected by the combination determination process. In this embodiment, the process corresponds to a reel rotation start control process in step S206 described later. The variable display stop means 104 is a reel corresponding to each of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, and 9R when the stop buttons 9L, 9C, and 9R are sequentially operated (pressed) and the above-described stop button operation signal is input. 6L, 6C, 6R is configured to be able to perform processing for stopping rotation. In this embodiment, the process corresponds to a reel rotation stop control process in step S207 described later. Note that the variable display start unit 103 and the variable display stop unit 104 may be combined into a reel control unit. In such a case, the reel control means is configured to be able to execute a reel rotation start control process and a reel rotation stop control process.

  The stop display symbol judging means 105 recognizes the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the active lines L1 to L5 by the reels 6L, 6C, 6R, and from the combination of symbols, It is configured to perform processing for determining whether or not there is a prize. In this embodiment, the process corresponds to a stop display symbol determination process in step S208 described later.

  The payout means 106 performs a process of paying out medals when the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the active lines L1 to L5 by the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is a combination of symbols related to the payout of medals. It is configured as follows. In this embodiment, the process corresponds to a medal payout process in step S209 described later.

  The gaming state setting means 107 performs a process of transitioning to any one of a non-RT gaming state, a BB gaming state, and an RT gaming state, which will be described later, when a condition A, condition B, or condition C described later is satisfied. It is configured to do so. In this embodiment, the transition process to the BB gaming state triggered by the establishment of condition A in the process corresponds to the process in step S2203 described later. In this embodiment, the transition process to the RT gaming state triggered by the satisfaction of the condition B corresponds to the process of step S2306 described later. In the present embodiment, the transition process to the non-RT gaming state triggered by the establishment of the condition C corresponds to the process of step S2005 described later.

  The setting change means 108 changes the setting change mode to the setting change mode using the setting key switch 16 described above, and then sets the game player's winning probability and the like in six steps (setting value 1 to setting value 6) by operating the reset / setting button 15. It is configured to perform a setting change process to be changed at. In this embodiment, the process corresponds to a setting value change process in step S302 described later.

  The first information storage unit 109 is configured to store information related to the game combination selected by the processing by the combination determination unit 102, information related to the game state set by the game state setting unit 107, and the like. A predetermined storage area for storing each information is provided. In this embodiment, it corresponds to the RAM 64 of the game control microcomputer 61 described above.

  The command transmission unit 110 is configured to perform processing for transmitting various commands related to games to the sub-control unit 200. In this embodiment, this process corresponds to the process in step S106 described later.

  The AT control unit 111 is configured to perform processing related to setting of AT (assist time). AT refers to a function for notifying a winning game player and notifying about a push order. The notification at the AT is performed, for example, at least during the rotation of the reel in the period from the operation of the start lever 8 to the rotation of all the reels until the rotation of all the reels stops. When the AT is set, the above functions work in the unit game during the period from the start to the end of the setting. The state where the AT is set is referred to as a special notification state. In this embodiment, the AT control means 111 starts setting of the AT when the gaming state shifts from the non-RT gaming state to the BB gaming state when a condition A described later is satisfied. Then, the AT setting is ended when the gaming state shifts from the RT gaming state to the non-RT gaming state when a condition C described later is satisfied. In this embodiment, the process corresponds to an AT process in step S214 described later.

  The game extra lottery means 112 is configured to perform a process of determining, by lottery, a privilege (extra number of unit games that can be executed in the RT game state) to extend an RT game state, which will be described later. In this embodiment, the processing corresponds to RT addition processing in step S2002 described later.

  The limiting means 113 determines that the determination (corresponding to the first excess determination) that a later-described first period medal number is greater than a predetermined first threshold (in this embodiment, “135”) has been made. When stored in the means 109, the processing that can execute the restriction to reduce the payout of the game medium for the BB gaming state is performed. In this embodiment, the process corresponds to the process in step S2208 described later.

  In this slot machine 1, unless there is a medal payout due to cheating or a biased multiple-time winning, in the unit game in the non-RT gaming state described later without AT setting, the rate is once every two times. It is difficult to win a small role with a payout. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, the winning probabilities for the small roles 1 and 2 are each about 1%, and the winning probabilities for the small roles 3, 4 and 5 are each about 6%, Any winning probability is a value smaller than 50%. Moreover, since there is no AT setting, it is difficult to win a prize even if winning a small combination 3, 4 or a small combination 5. Therefore, the product of “15” times, which is half of 30 unit games corresponding to the predetermined first period, which will be described later, and “9” of the payout amount associated with winning of the small roles 3, 4 or 5 A certain “135” is set as the first threshold value. That is, for example, a value that cannot occur in a normal game, such as payout due to fraud or winning a biased small role, is set as the first threshold value. In the present embodiment, the value of the first threshold is “135”, but may be a value other than “135”.

  The advantageous privilege granting unit 114 is configured to perform a process that can give a privilege advantageous to the player when the lottery result by the combination determining unit 102 is a winning of a BB combination described later. Specifically, for example, when the BB combination is won by lottery by the combination determination means 102, the gaming state is shifted to a BB gaming state (equivalent to a privilege or advantageous gaming state) described later, and the BB gaming state is activated. (Ie, the gaming state can be controlled to the BB gaming state). In this embodiment, the process corresponds to a BB state process in step S213 described later.

  The payout counting means 117 is configured to perform a process of counting the number of medals paid out by the payout means 106. In this embodiment, the processing corresponds to processing in step S1404 or step S1405 described later.

  The calculating means 118 is based on the number of medals counted by the payout counting means 117, and a first period corresponding to the total number of medals paid out during a predetermined first period (30 unit games in this embodiment). A process of calculating the number of medals (corresponding to the total number of first periods) is performed. In this embodiment, the process corresponds to the process in step S1407 described later.

  The first determination means 119 is configured to perform a process of determining whether the value of the first period medal number exceeds a predetermined first threshold (first excess determination). In the present embodiment, the process corresponds to a process in step S1502 described later. In this embodiment, the value that cannot be generated in a normal game is set as the first threshold value. Therefore, when the number of medals for the first period exceeds the first threshold value, the cheating of the illegal act or the biased small role was won. Can be determined.

  The second determination unit 120 performs a process of determining whether the value of the first period medal number exceeds a predetermined second threshold (in this embodiment, “180”) (corresponding to a second excess determination). It is configured as follows. In this embodiment, the process corresponds to a process in step S1503 described later.

  The bonus counting means 121 is configured to perform processing for counting a BB payout counter value N (corresponding to the total bonus payout) that is the total number of medals paid out during the BB gaming state described later. In the present embodiment, the processing corresponds to the processing in step S2207 described later.

  The restriction notifying unit 122 is configured to perform a process of notifying that there is a restriction to reduce the payout of the game medium for the BB gaming state. In the present embodiment, the processing corresponds to the processing in step S1507 described later.

  The clearing unit 123 stores the fact that the first excess determination is made, which is stored in the first information storage unit 109, based on the reset signal from the reset detection sensor 15a accompanying the operation of the reset / setting button 15. It is configured to perform a clearing process. In this embodiment, the process corresponds to a process in step S305 described later.

  The sub-control means 200 shown in FIG. 7 performs predetermined effect control according to the game situation. The sub-control unit 200 includes a command reception unit 201, an effect execution processing unit 202, and a second information storage unit 203. Furthermore, it includes an effect control side payout counting means 204, an effect control side calculating means 205, a third determining means 206, and an excessive notification means 207. Each of the above-described means in the sub-control means 200 is stored in the ROM 73 and the hardware such as the CPU 72, ROM 73, and RAM 74 that make up the effect control microcomputer 71 arranged on the sub-control board 70 shown in FIG. It is a functional representation of what is configured by software such as a control program. That is, in this embodiment, the sub control board 70 is configured to include the sub control means 200.

  The command receiving means 201 is configured to receive various commands relating to the game from the main control means 100 and to perform processing for controlling execution of various effects based on the commands. In the present embodiment, this processing corresponds to processing in steps S4002 and S4003 described later.

  The effect execution processing means 202 executes a process of executing an image effect using the image display device 42, a process of executing an effect using the effect lamp 40 and the back lamp 49, and a sound effect using the speaker 41. It is comprised so that processing can be performed. In the present embodiment, these processes correspond to processes in steps S4004 to S4006 described later.

  The second information storage unit 203 is configured to store information transmitted from the main control unit 100, game information created based on the information, information on effect control, and the like. A storage area is provided. In this embodiment, it corresponds to the RAM 74 of the effect control microcomputer 71 described above.

  The effect control side payout counting means 204 is configured to perform processing for counting the number of medals paid out by the payout means 106 based on the command received from the main control means 100. In the present embodiment, the processing corresponds to processing in step S4704 or step S4705 described later.

  The effect control side calculating means 205 is based on the number of medals counted by the effect control side payout counting means 204, and the total number of medals paid out during a predetermined first period (in this embodiment, 30 unit games). The second period medal number (corresponding to the second period total number) corresponding to is calculated. In this embodiment, the process corresponds to the process in step S4707 described later.

  The third determination unit 206 is configured to perform a process of determining whether or not the value of the second period medal number exceeds a predetermined third threshold value (“210” in this embodiment). In this embodiment, the process corresponds to the process in step S4802 described later.

  The excessive notification means 207 is configured to perform a process of notifying that there has been an excessive payout of medals. In the present embodiment, the processing corresponds to the processing in step S4804 described later.

4). Game State The slot machine 1 has three types of game states, a non-RT game state, a BB game state, and an RT game state shown in FIG.

  The non-RT gaming state is a normal gaming state that is standard in this embodiment. For example, as shown in the winning lottery table of FIG. 10, the number of random numbers assigned to a re-playing player to be described later is set to “9000”. In this embodiment, when the condition A is satisfied when the gaming state is the non-RT gaming state, the gaming state is shifted from the non-RT gaming state to the BB gaming state (see FIG. 8). The condition A is that a winning combination for the BB role, that is, a set of three “red seven” symbols corresponding to the BB role, is stopped and displayed on any one of the effective lines L1 to L5. This condition A is also a start condition for the BB gaming state and an end condition for the non-RT gaming state.

  Further, in this embodiment, AT is not set when the gaming state is a non-RT gaming state. That is, in the non-RT gaming state, when a game combination is won, the winning notification is not made by the above-described lamps (stop notification lamps 20L, 20C, 20R and special game combination notification lamp 27).

  The BB gaming state is a special gaming state in which advantageous gaming conditions are set for the player over the normal gaming state (the non-RT gaming state). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, small winning combination 3, small winning combination 7 and small winning combination 8, small winning combination 4, small winning combination 6, small winning combination 8, and small winning combination 5, small winning combination 6 , The number of random numbers assigned to the double winning combination of the small role 7 is larger in the BB gaming state than in the non-RT gaming state. Thus, when the gaming state is the BB gaming state, it is easier to win the small combination 3 to the small combination 8 than when the gaming state is the non-RT gaming state. The duplicate winning will be described in detail later.

  In this embodiment, the above-described AT is set in the BB gaming state. For this reason, when the small combination 3, the small combination 7 and the small combination 8 are won in the BB gaming state, a notification regarding the pressing order of the small combination 3 ("correct answer pressing order") is made. In addition, when the winning combination of the small role 4, the small role 6 and the small role 8 is notified, the notification regarding the “correct answer pressing order” of the small role 4 is given, and the small role 5, the small role 6 and the small role 7 are also redundantly won. Is notified about the “correct answer pressing order” of the small part 5. Therefore, when winning a small combination 3 to a small combination 8 in the BB gaming state, winning of the small combination 3, the small combination 4 or the small combination 5 is likely to be established.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG. 9, the number of payouts at the time of winning of the small roles 3 to 5 is set relatively larger than that of the small roles 6 to 8. Therefore, in the BB gaming state, it is easy to win a small role 3 to a small role 8 and, if they are won, they are guided to a winning of a small role 3, a small role 4 or a small role 5 and pay out more medals. Will be made. In other words, the BB gaming state of this embodiment is a gaming state in which more medals can be acquired in a short time than the non-RT gaming state, and in this respect, the BB gaming state is a player more than the non-RT gaming state. It can be said that advantageous game conditions are set. Note that the number of payouts at the time of winning prizes of the small roles 3 to 8 will be described in detail later.

  In this embodiment, when the condition B is satisfied when the gaming state is the BB gaming state, the gaming state is shifted from the BB gaming state to the RT gaming state (see FIG. 8). Condition B is a case where the total number of medals paid out in a plurality of unit games in the BB gaming state becomes a predetermined number, that is, a first setting number, a second setting number, or a third setting number described later. is there. This condition B is also an RT game state start condition and an BB game state end condition.

  In this embodiment, the condition for satisfying condition B differs depending on the value of a determination flag described later. Specifically, when the value of the determination flag is “0”, the condition B is satisfied when the total number of medals paid out during the BB gaming state is equal to or greater than the first set number (“300” in this embodiment). When the value of the determination flag is “1”, the condition B is satisfied when the total number of medals paid out during the BB gaming state is equal to or greater than the second set number (“250” in this embodiment). When the value of the determination flag is “2”, the condition B is satisfied when the total number of medals paid out during the BB gaming state is equal to or greater than the third set number (“150” in this embodiment). The second set number is larger than the first set number, and the third set number is larger than the second set number. Therefore, when the value of the determination flag is “1”, the total number of medals in the BB gaming state is limited and the condition B is satisfied as compared with the case where the value of the determination flag is “0”. Further, when the value of the determination flag is “2”, the total number of medals in the BB gaming state is further limited as compared with the case where the value of the determination flag is “1”, and the condition B is established.

  When the gaming state is the BB gaming state, it is configured not to win a gaming combination other than the small combination 3 to the small combination 8, that is, the BB combination, the small combination 1, the small combination 2 and the re-playing combination (FIG. 10). reference). In addition, in the BB gaming state, in addition to the winning of the small combination 3 to the small combination 8, it may be configured to win at least one gaming combination of the BB combination, the small combination 1, the small combination 2, and the re-playing combination.

  The RT gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a re-game player is set higher than the non-RT gaming state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, the number of random numbers assigned to the re-game player is higher in the RT game state than in the non-RT game state. Therefore, when the gaming state is the RT gaming state, it is easier to win a re-gamer than when the gaming state is the non-RT gaming state, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in medals over a plurality of unit games.

  In the RT gaming state of this embodiment, the above-described AT is set as in the BB gaming state. For this reason, in the case of overlapping winning for the small roles 3 to 8 during the RT gaming state, the notification regarding the “correct answer push order” of the small role 3, the small role 4 or the small role 5 as in the BB gaming state described above. Is made. In addition, when the small combination 1 or the small combination 2 is won during the RT gaming state, a notification regarding the winning is made. Therefore, when winning a small combination 1 to a small combination 8 in the RT gaming state, winnings of these gaming combinations are easily established.

  In this embodiment, when the condition C is satisfied when the gaming state is the RT gaming state, the gaming state is shifted from the RT gaming state to the non-RT gaming state (see FIG. 8). The condition C is when the number of unit games in the RT gaming state reaches a predetermined number (in this embodiment, the number obtained by adding “30 times” to the number of times added in the RT addition process described later). This condition C is both a start condition for the non-RT gaming state and an end condition for the RT gaming state.

  If the above condition A is satisfied when the gaming state is the RT gaming state, the gaming state is shifted from the RT gaming state to the BB gaming state (see FIG. 8). This condition A is also a starting condition for the BB gaming state and an ending condition for the RT gaming state.

5. Game combination Next, the game combination of this embodiment will be described. Whether or not each game combination is won in the unit game is determined by a combination determination process (step S205) described later when the start lever 8 is operated while the game start display lamp 25 is lit. Specifically, the lottery of the game is performed using a random number (numerical value) acquired every unit game and a role lottery table (see FIG. 10) corresponding to the set value. If any game combination is won by lottery, a winning flag corresponding to the winning game combination is turned ON.

  If the combination of the three symbols of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R stopped and displayed on the active lines L1 to L5 matches the symbol combination corresponding to the winning flag won by lottery, a winning combination of the game player is made. Once established, benefits advantageous to the player (for example, payout of a predetermined number of medals, transition of gaming state, etc.) will be given. Note that “medal payout” means that a medal is paid out from the medal payout opening 30 or that a numerical value displayed on the credit number display lamp 21 is increased when the credit function is valid.

  FIG. 9 shows a game combination of this embodiment, a winning combination condition for the gaming combination, and the number of medals to be paid out when the winning combination is established. In the present embodiment, a total of ten types of game combinations are set, one BB combination, eight small combinations from small combination 1 to small combination 8, and one re-game combination.

  A BB combination (corresponding to a winning combination, also referred to as a specific combination or a special combination) is a game combination in which the game state is shifted from the next unit game to the BB game state when the winning is established. In other words, in this embodiment, winning of the BB combination is a trigger for shifting to the BB gaming state. For this reason, the gaming state is controlled to the BB gaming state from the unit game next to the unit game where the winning combination of the BB combination is established until the condition B is established. It should be noted that a winning combination of BB is awarded when a set of three “red seven” symbols (red seven-red seven-red seven) is stopped and displayed on any one of the above-described effective lines L1 to L5. Further, in this embodiment, there is no payout of medals by winning the BB combination (see FIG. 9). In the present embodiment, winning of the BB role is an opportunity for setting the AT.

  The small role 1 is a game character that involves paying out two medals by winning the prize. Note that a small combination 1 wins when a set of three “cherry” symbols (cherry-cherry-cherry) is stopped and displayed on any one of the effective lines L1 to L5. Hereinafter, this small part 1 is also referred to as a “cherry small part”. In the present embodiment, the winning combination of the small role 1 is determined to be a case where a set of three “cherry” symbols is stopped on the active line. However, for example, when the symbol of the left reel 6L forming the effective line is a “cherry” symbol and the symbols of the middle reel 6C and the right reel 6R forming the effective line are symbols other than the “cherry” symbol, It may be a prize. Further, for example, when the symbols of the left reel 6L and the middle reel 6C forming the effective line are “cherry” symbols and the symbol of the right reel 6R forming the effective line is a symbol other than the “cherry” symbols, It may be a prize.

  The small role 2 is a game character accompanied by paying out five medals by winning the prize. In addition, when a set of three “watermelon” symbols (watermelon-watermelon-watermelon) is stopped and displayed on any one of the effective lines L1 to L5, the small combination 2 is won. Hereinafter, this small part 2 is also referred to as a “watermelon small part”.

  The small combination 3, the small combination 4, and the small combination 5 are game combinations that involve paying out nine medals by winning. In addition, when three sets of “bell” symbols (Bell-Bell-Bell) are stopped and displayed on any one of the effective lines L1 to L5, the winning of the small role 3, the small role 4 or the small role 5 is won. It becomes.

  Note that the small combination 3, small combination 4 and small combination 5 have different “correct answer push orders”. Specifically, the correct answer push order set for the small combination 3 is a push order for stopping the left reel 6L first among the three reels 6L, 6C, 6R. The correct answer pressing order set for the small role 4 is a pressing order for stopping the middle reel 6C first. The correct answer pressing order set for the small role 5 is a pressing order for stopping the right reel 6R first. In any correct answer pressing order, the order of reels to be stopped after the second is not determined. That is, the correct pressing order of the small combination 3, the small combination 4 and the small combination 5 is a “three-choice” method in which the player selects only the reel to be stopped first from the three reels 6L, 6C, 6R. When the stop operation of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R matches the above-described correct pressing order, winning of the small combination 3, small combination 4 or small combination 5 can be established.

  It is to be noted that the correct push order of the “six choice” method that allows the player to sequentially select the reel to be stopped first from the three reels 6L, 6C, and 6R and the reel to be stopped second is the small role 3, the small role You may set to 4 and the small part 5. As a specific example of such a case, for example, when notifying the correct pressing order of the small role, during the rotation of all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R, it is the first of the three stop notification lamps 20L, 20C, 20R. Only the stop notification lamp corresponding to the reel to be stopped is turned on, and only the stop notification lamp corresponding to the second reel to be stopped is turned on after the first reel is stopped, that is, while the two reels are rotating. Can be mentioned.

  The small combination 6, the small combination 7 and the small combination 8 are game combinations that involve paying out one medal by winning. When the “bell” symbol, “replay” symbol, or “bell” symbol is stopped from the left on any one of the effective lines L1 to L5, the small role 6, the small role 7 or the small role 8 is displayed. Winning a prize.

  The small combination 6, small combination 7 and small combination 8 are set to have different pushing orders as in the small combination 3 to small combination 5 described above. Specifically, the pushing order set for the small combination 6 is a pushing order for stopping the left reel 6L first from the three reels 6L, 6C, 6R. The pushing order set for the small combination 7 is a pushing order for stopping the middle reel 6C first. The pushing order set for the small combination 8 is a pushing order for stopping the right reel 6R first. In any pushing order, the order of reels to be stopped after the second is not determined. Therefore, when the operation of stopping the reels 6L, 6C, 6R matches the pressing order described above, winning of the small combination 6, small combination 7 or small combination 8 can be established.

  In this embodiment, the small combination 7 and the small combination 8 are won together with the small combination 3 by lottery of the game combination. Similarly, the small role 6 and the small role 8 are won together with the small role 4, and the small role 6 and the small role 7 are also won together with the small role 5. Therefore, for example, when the small reel 3, the small role 7 and the small role 8 are simultaneously selected, the left reel 6L among the three reels 6L, 6C, 6R that are rotating is stopped first. The winning combination of the small part 3 can be established because it matches the correct pressing order. However, when the middle reel 6C is stopped first instead of the left reel 6L, it does not match the correct pressing order of the small role 3, but matches the pressing order of the small role 7, so that the winning of the small role 7 is It can be established. When the right reel 6R is stopped for the first time, it does not match the correct pressing order of the small combination 3, but matches the pressing order of the small combination 8, so that the winning of the small combination 8 can be established. The same applies to the case of overlapping winning of the small roles 4, 6 and 8 and the case of overlapping winning of the small roles 5, 6, 6 and 7.

  Therefore, when each of the reels 3L, 6C, 6R is stopped in the correct pressing order of the small roles 3, 3, 4 or 5 at the time of winning the small roles 3 to 8, the small roles 3 and 4 Alternatively, the winning of the small role 5 can be established. On the other hand, if it is not stopped in the correct pressing order of the small role 3, the small role 4 or the small role 5, the winning combination of the small role 3, the small role 4 and the small role 5 is not established, but the small role 6, A winning combination of a combination 7 or a small combination 8 can be established. In the following, the small combinations 3 to 5 are also referred to as “first bell small roles”, and the small roles 6 to 8 are also referred to as “second bell small roles”.

  The re-game player is a game player who does not accompany the payout of medals due to the winning, but allows the player to perform the next unit game without inserting medals, that is, re-game. That is, it is a game combination that triggers the execution of the above-described automatic betting process. In addition, when a set of three “replay” symbols (replay-replay-replay) is stopped and displayed on any one of the active lines L1 to L5, a re-game player wins.

  By the way, in this slot machine 1, the braking time from the operation of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R until the rotation of the corresponding reels 6L, 6C, 6R stops is changed in the range of 0 to 190 ms (milliseconds). Control is performed such that a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning game combination can be stopped and displayed on any one of the effective lines L1 to L5. Specifically, from the symbol displayed through the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R when the vehicle is stopped in the shortest braking time (that is, 0 ms), a predetermined number of pull-ins (in this embodiment, “4” frames at maximum) ) Pull-in control can be executed in which an arbitrary symbol is drawn into the frame of the display windows 5L, 5C, and 5R from among a plurality of symbols up to a symbol positioned in the direction opposite to the reel rotation direction. Yes.

  In this embodiment, when the reel tapes 7L, 7C, and 7R are respectively cylindrical by connecting both ends of the reel tapes 7L, 7C, and 7R (see FIG. 3), a plurality of the reel tapes 7L, 7C, and 7R are provided. The “replay” symbols are placed every 5 (5 frames) at maximum. Therefore, a plurality of “replay” symbols are provided on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R without leaving a space larger than the “4” frame which is the maximum value of the predetermined pull-in number. . Therefore, when a re-game player is won, the three sets of “replay” symbols are activated by the pull-in control regardless of the timing at which the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R are operated during reel rotation. It is possible to stop display on any one of the lines. In other words, in a unit game that is won as a re-game player, it is possible to win the re-game player without being lost by the pull-in control.

  Similarly to the “replay” symbol, the plurality of “bell” symbols are arranged on every five reels 7L, 7C, 7R in a cylindrical shape every five frames at the maximum. Therefore, a plurality of “bell” symbols are attached to the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R without leaving a space larger than the maximum value (“4” frames) of the predetermined pull-in number. . Therefore, when winning a small combination 3 to a small combination 8, no matter what timing each stop button 9L, 9C, 9R is operated while the reel is rotating, a set of three "bell" symbols is activated by pull-in control. It is possible to stop and display on any one of L1 to L5.

  However, in this embodiment, as described above, only when the stop buttons 9L, 9C, and 9R are operated in the correct pressing order, the three sets of “bell” symbols are set to one of the effective lines L1 to L5 by the pull-in control. It is possible to stop display on one line. Therefore, in the unit game in which the small combination 3 to the small combination 8 is won, if the operation of each stop button 9L, 9C, 9R is a reel stop operation that matches the correct push order, the pull-in control controls the small combination 3 You will win a small role 5. On the other hand, if the operation of each of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, and 9R is a reel stop operation different from the correct pressing order, the winning combination 6 to 8 is won by the pull-in control.

  As shown in FIG. 3, two “cherry” symbols are arranged on each reel tape 7L, 7C, 7R. However, in the reel tapes 7L, 7C, and 7R having a cylindrical shape, the interval between the two “cherry” symbols is 5 or more frames. Therefore, the “cherry” symbols are attached to the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R in a state where there is a larger interval than “4” frames, which is the maximum value of the predetermined pull-in number. Therefore, when winning the cherry small role, depending on the timing of operating each stop button 9L, 9C, 9R, the three sets of “cherry” symbols can be set to any one of the effective lines L1 to L5 depending on the pull-in control. It may not be possible to stop display above. In other words, in this embodiment, there is a possibility that the winning of the cherry small combination may be missed even if the pull-in control is performed in the unit game won for the cherry small combination.

  As shown in FIG. 3, three “watermelon” symbols are arranged on the left reel tape 7L, five on the middle reel tape 7C, and two on the right reel tape 7R. In the cylindrical middle reel tape 7C, a plurality of “watermelon” symbols are arranged at intervals of a maximum of five frames, while in the left reel tape 7L and the right reel tape 7R, the intervals between the “watermelon” symbols are both More than 5 frames are available. Accordingly, when the watermelon small role is selected, depending on the timing of operating the left stop button 9L or the right stop button 9R, the three sets of “watermelon” symbols can be set to any one of the effective lines L1 to L5 depending on the pull-in control. It may not be possible to stop display on the line. In other words, in this embodiment, even if the pull-in control is performed in the unit game selected for the watermelon small role, there is a possibility that the winning of the watermelon small character will be missed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, one “Red Seven” symbol is arranged on each reel tape 7L, 7C, 7R. Therefore, when winning the BB role, depending on the timing of operating each of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R, one of the effective lines L1 to L5 can be obtained even by the pull-in control. It may not be possible to stop display above. In other words, in this embodiment, even if the pull-in control is performed in the unit game won for the BB combination, there is a possibility that the winning of the BB combination is not established. In this embodiment, only the BB combination is won once until winning is established.

  In addition, if none of the above-mentioned game actors are won by lottery, the game will be “lost”, and each game player (BB) is controlled by the pull-in control regardless of the timing of operating each of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R. Combinations of symbols related to roles, small roles 1 to 8 and replaying roles) (in addition to symbol combinations associated with missing cherry or watermelon small roles) The combination of symbols other than) is stopped and displayed on any of the effective lines L1 to L5. As shown in FIG. 3, each of the reel tapes 7L, 7C, and 7R is provided with a plurality of arbitrary “blank” symbols that are not related to the combination of symbols of the game combination. For this reason, if the result of the lottery is a loss, any symbol that can be created using the above-mentioned “red seven”, “cherry”, “watermelon”, “bell”, “replay” symbols and “blank” symbols. Is stopped and displayed on any of the effective lines L1 to L5.

  In this embodiment, when the lottery result in the RT gaming state is lost, a lottery for the number of times of addition is performed in the RT addition process described later. In other words, the losing in the RT gaming state triggers a lottery to add the number of unit games in the RT gaming state.

  The lottery table shown in FIG. 10 is used for lottery of various game combinations performed by operating the start lever 8. In this combination lottery table, the number of random numbers corresponding to the above-mentioned winning of various game combinations is shown for each game state. The role lottery table shown in FIG. 10 exemplifies one used in the case of one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting value 6), and the role lottery table used for other setting values is described. Is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 10, when the gaming state is controlled to the non-RT gaming state or the RT gaming state, the lottery result is the winning of the BB role, the small role 1, the small role 2 or the re-gaming role, The small combination 3 and the small combination 7 and the small combination 8, the small combination 4 and the small combination 6 and the small combination 8, or the small combination 5 and the small combination 6 and the small combination 7 are won or lost. However, as shown in FIG. 10, the number of random numbers of the re-gamer in the RT game state is larger than that in the non-RT game state, and the winning probability of the re-gamer in the RT game state is higher than that in the non-RT game state. Yes. Further, in the RT gaming state, the number of random numbers that are lost due to the non-winning game player is smaller than that in the non-RT gaming state. That is, it is less likely to lose in the RT gaming state than in the non-RT gaming state.

  On the other hand, in the case of being controlled to the BB gaming state, the lottery results are the small role 3 and the small role 7 and the small role 8, the small role 4 and the small role 6 and the small role 8, or the small role 5 and the small role 6 And small role 7 will be duplicated or lost. Moreover, the number of random numbers corresponding to the small role 3, the small role 4 and the small role 5 in the BB gaming state is larger than that in the non-RT gaming state, and the small role 3, the small role 4 and the small role 5 in the RT gaming state. The winning probability is higher than in the non-RT gaming state. Moreover, since AT is set in the BB gaming state, when the small role 3, the small role 4 or the small role 5 is won during the BB gaming state, the stop notification lamps 20L, 20C, 20R, and the image display device The notification regarding the correct pressing order is executed by the image effect displayed on 42 (winning operation notification effect described later). The stop buttons 9L, 9C, and 9R can be operated in accordance with such notification, and the player can easily win the small role 3, the small role 4, or the small role 5.

6). Operation of Main Control Board Hereinafter, main control processing performed in the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following, the timer interrupt process and the main control process among the control processes performed in the main control board 60 will be described first with reference to FIGS.

  [Timer Interrupt Processing] First, the timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 12 will be described. In the timer interrupt process, the game control microcomputer 61 performs processes such as reading of signals output according to game operations by the player, detection and confirmation of signal levels, transmission of various commands, and the like. It is performed every time (for example, 1.49 ms). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, a process for saving a register (S101) is performed, and an input port read process (S102) is performed. In the input port reading process (S102), reading and storing of signals input to the input / output circuit 69 of the main control board 60 from various sensors, switches, and boards, determination of signal levels, and the like are performed.

  Next, timer measurement is performed (S103). In this timer measurement, when an arbitrary timer is set in the main control process described later, the elapsed time of the timer is measured. Next, a reel rotation drive control process (S104) for controlling the rotation drive of each reel 6L, 6C, 6R using the reel motors 55L, 55C, 55R is performed. Specifically, the reel motors 55L, 55C, and 55R are operated to accelerate the rotation of the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R, maintain the constant speed rotation, and stop the rotation.

  Next, the various display lamps described above (stop notification lamps 20L, 20C, 20R, credit number display lamp 21, insertable display lamp 22, re-game display lamp 23, earned number display lamp 24, game start display lamp 25, inserted number of sheets. Display management of the display lamp 26, the special game player notification lamp 27, the setting display lamp 28, and the payout limit notification lamp 29) is performed (S105), and the command set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 is transmitted to the sub control board 70 in each process. (S106). Next, a port output for controlling the driving of the hopper 54 and the like is performed (S107), the saved register is restored (S108), and the process is completed.

  [Main Control Process] In the main control process shown in FIG. 13, the game control microcomputer 61 first performs a power-on process (S201) described later. Thereafter, a game start preparation process (S202) is performed. In the game start preparation process, a stack pointer is set and a part of the area of the RAM 64 is initialized. Further, a process for setting a command relating to the set value and a command relating to the gaming state in the RAM 64 is performed. The initialization in a part of the area of the RAM 64 is specifically, for example, an extra lottery that is turned off when the acquired number display lamp 24 is turned on or turned on in step S509 of the combination determination process (FIG. 16) described later. If the flag is ON, it is turned OFF, the control symbol set in step S507 of the same combination determination process is cleared, or the winning is set (updated) in step S1203 of the stop display symbol determination process (FIG. 23) described later The combination flag is cleared to zero, or turned off if the payout flag turned on in step S1207 of the same stop display symbol determination process is turned on.

  Next, a bet management process (S203) described later is performed, and a start operation accepting process (S204) is performed. In the start operation reception process, it is determined whether or not the start lever 8 has been operated. If the start lever 8 has been operated, a start command indicating that the start lever 8 has been operated is set in the RAM 64.

  Next, in each case, a combination determination process (S205), a reel rotation start control process (S206), a reel rotation stop control process (S207), a stop display symbol determination process (S208), a medal payout process (S209), and a first period The medal number calculation process (S210), the main determination process (S211), the RT state process (S212), the BB state process (S213), and the AT process (S214) are sequentially performed. In the main control process, after the power-on process (S201) is performed for the first time, steps S202 to S214 are looped.

  [Power-On Process] In the power-on process (S201) shown in FIG. 14, the game control microcomputer 61 first determines whether or not the setting key switch 16 is ON and is in the setting change mode (S301). As described above, in the slot machine 1, in the setting change mode, the setting value can be set by operating the reset / setting button 15. On the other hand, when the setting key switch 16 is OFF and the setting changing mode is not set, By operating the reset / setting button 15, the game information and various types of created data stored in the RAM 64 can be erased (RAM clear).

  If the setting key switch 16 is ON (YES in S301), a setting value change process (S302) is performed. In the set value change process, the set value is changed or the current set value is confirmed. Specifically, when the setting key switch 16 is ON, the setting display lamp 28 lights and displays the current set value (1 to 6). By this display, the current set value can be confirmed. When changing the value from the current set value, the reset / setting button 15 is pressed. Each time the reset / setting button 15 is pressed once, the setting value displayed by the setting display lamp 28 increases by one. If the reset / setting button 15 is operated once when the displayed value is “6”, the value becomes “1”. When the value displayed by the setting display lamp 28 reaches the desired setting value, the start lever 8 is operated. Then, the displayed value is stored in the RAM 64 as a new set value. Thus, the set value is changed. Thereafter, as soon as the setting key switch 16 is turned off (YES in S303), this process is terminated.

  If the setting key switch 16 is not ON (NO in S301), that is, if the setting key switch 16 is OFF, it is determined whether or not the reset / setting button 15 has been pressed (S304). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the reset / setting button 15 has been pressed when the setting key switch 16 is OFF and the slot machine 1 is powered on. If the reset / setting button 15 has been pressed when the power is turned on (YES in S304), the game information and various created data stored in the RAM 64 are erased (RAM clear) (S305). As a result, the data in the entire storage area of the main payout number storage unit 64A is also deleted.

  Thereafter, the work area of the RAM 64 is initialized (S306). Specifically, the initial information read from the ROM 63 is set in the work area of the RAM 64. At this time, “0” is set to the value of a determination flag described later.

  Thereafter, a RAM clear command is set (S307), and this process is terminated. The RAM clear command is information (command) related to clearing the RAM 64 of the game control microcomputer 61 and performing initial setting.

  On the other hand, if NO is determined in step S304, that is, if the reset / setting button 15 is not pressed when the power is turned on, it is determined whether the backup is normal using the checksum value ( S308). Specifically, the checksum calculated from the read setting value and the like are compared with the checksum that has been backed up. If the comparison results match, it is determined that the backup is normal.

  If it is determined that the backup is normal (YES in S308), a return process (S309) for returning the state of the slot machine 1 to the state before the power-off is performed based on the backup data stored in the RAM 64. Finish. On the other hand, if it is determined that the backup is not normal (NO in S309), error processing at power-on (S310) is performed. In the power-on error process, the acquired number display lamp 24 displays that the backup is not normal.

  [Bet Management Process] In the bet management process (S203) shown in FIG. 15, the game control microcomputer 61 first determines whether or not the automatic bet flag is ON (S401). The automatic bet flag is a flag for indicating that the re-game player has won a prize in the immediately preceding unit game. This automatic bet flag is turned ON in step S1206 of a stop display symbol determination process (FIG. 23) described later.

  If the automatic bet flag is ON (YES in S401), the process proceeds to step S402 and the above-described automatic bet process is performed. That is, the same number of medals as bet placed in the immediately preceding unit game are bet. In this embodiment, as described above, since the number of games that can be started is “3”, “3” medals are bet in the automatic betting process. After the automatic bet process, a bet command relating to the number of bets is set in the RAM 64 (S403), the automatic bet flag is turned off (S404), and the process ends.

  On the other hand, if the automatic bet flag is not ON (NO in S401), that is, if the automatic bet flag is OFF, bet acceptance is permitted (S405). Thereby, a medal can be inserted into the medal slot 10 and a bet operation based on the operation of the first bet button 11 and the second bet button 12 can be performed. Next, it is determined whether or not a medal has been inserted into the medal slot 10 or each bet button (the first bet button 11 and the second bet button 12) has been pressed (S406). If a medal is inserted into the medal slot 10 or each bet button is pressed (YES in S406), a bet process (S407) is performed. Specifically, the bet number is incremented by “1” every time one medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 10 after the bet acceptance is permitted and every time the second bet button is operated once. The bet number is set to “3” in accordance with the operation of the first bet button. Thereafter, a bet command relating to the counted (or set) bet number is set in the RAM 64 (S408).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the current bet number has reached the game start possible number (S409). If the current bet number has not reached the game start possible number (NO in S409), the processes in steps S406 to S408 are repeated. On the other hand, if the current bet number has reached the game start possible number (YES in S409), bet acceptance is prohibited (S410) and the process is terminated.

  [Combination Determination Process] In the combination determination process (S205) shown in FIG. 16, the game control microcomputer 61 performs a random number latch for selecting one random number (numerical value) from random numbers generated by a random number generator (not shown). (S501). Next, the latched random number (hereinafter also referred to as “latch random number”) is read (S502). Then, the value of the game state flag is referred to (S503). The game state flag is for indicating the current game state. The relationship between the value of the gaming state flag and the type of gaming state will be described later. By determining the read latch random number based on the combination lottery table (see FIG. 10) according to the value of the game state flag, it is determined whether or not the game combination is successful (S504). The combination lottery table refers to a table corresponding to the set value set in step S302.

  When a game combination is won (YES in S504), a win flag corresponding to the game combination is turned on (S505), and the process proceeds to Step S507 described later. On the other hand, if the game combination is not won (NO in S504), that is, if the game is lost, the process proceeds to step S506, and it is determined whether or not the winning flag of the BB combination is ON. In the present embodiment, once the winning flag for the BB combination is turned ON, the winning flag remains ON until winning is established. For this reason, even if the game combination is not won in step S504, the winning combination flag of the BB combination may be ON. If the winning flag for the BB combination is ON (YES in S506), the process proceeds to step S507.

  In step S507, information related to the control symbol is set based on the game combination whose winning flag is ON. The control symbol is a symbol for stopping at each of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R in order to establish a winning combination of a game player whose winning flag is ON. Specifically, the control symbol data shown in FIG. 9 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 64. In the present embodiment, the winning flag that was turned on in the preceding step S505 and the winning flag for the BB combination may be turned on in duplicate. In this case, information regarding the control symbols of both game combinations is set. For this reason, one of the game combinations can be awarded according to the operation timing of the stop button. Thereafter, a combination determination result command relating to a game combination whose winning flag is ON is set (S508), and the process is terminated.

  If the winning flag for the BB combination is not ON in step S506 (NO in S506), the extra lottery flag is turned ON (S509) and the process is terminated. The extra lottery flag is a flag for indicating that the lottery result of the game player has been lost. In the present embodiment, the loss in the RT gaming state is an opportunity to execute the extra lottery that can add the number of unit games executed in the RT gaming state as described above. Therefore, when the extra lottery flag is ON, the extra lottery is executed in an RT extra process (FIG. 28) described later.

  [Reel Rotation Start Control Processing] In the reel rotation start control processing (S206) shown in FIG. 17, the game control microcomputer 61 first starts rotation of all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R (S601). Thereby, the variable display of all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is started. In this embodiment, after a predetermined period (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of rotation of all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R at the previous unit game, all reels 6L, 6C, 6R are Start rotation.

  Next, it is determined whether the standby state of the right reel 6R is finished and the right reel 6R has already started rotating (S602). If the standby state of the right reel 6R has ended (YES in S602), it is determined whether or not the right reel rotation start flag indicating that the right reel 6R has started rotating is ON (S603). If it is not ON (NO in S603), that is, if the right reel rotation start flag is OFF, the right reel rotation start flag is turned ON (S604), and a right reel rotation start command related to the start of rotation of the right reel 6R. Is set in the RAM 64 (S605), and the process proceeds to step S606.

  In step S602, if the standby state of the right reel 6R has not ended (NO in S602), that is, if the right reel 6R is still on standby, the processing of steps S603 to S605 is skipped and step S606 is performed. Proceed to If the right reel rotation start flag is ON in step S603 (YES in S603), the processes in steps S604 and S605 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S606.

  In steps S606 to S609, the same processing as that in steps S602 to S605 described above is performed for the middle reel 6C, and in steps S610 to S613 for the left reel 6L.

  That is, in step S606, it is determined whether or not the standby state of the middle reel 6C has ended. If the standby state of the middle reel 6C has ended (YES in S606), it is determined that the middle reel 6C has started to rotate. It is determined whether the middle reel rotation start flag shown is ON (S607). If it is not ON (NO in S607), that is, if the middle reel rotation start flag is OFF, the middle reel rotation start flag is turned on (S608), and a middle reel rotation start command relating to the start of rotation of the middle reel 6C is issued. The RAM 64 is set (S609), and the process proceeds to step S610.

  In step S606, if the standby state of the middle reel 6C has not ended (NO in S606), that is, if the middle reel 6C is still on standby, the processing in steps S607 to S609 is skipped and step S610 is performed. Proceed to In step S607, if the middle reel rotation start flag is ON (YES in S607), the processing in steps S608 and S609 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S610.

  In step S610, it is determined whether or not the standby state of the left reel 6L has ended. If the standby state of the left reel 6L has ended (YES in S610), it indicates that the left reel 6L has started to rotate. It is determined whether or not the left reel rotation start flag is ON (S611). If it is not ON (NO in S611), that is, if the left reel rotation start flag is OFF, the left reel rotation start flag is turned ON (S612), and a left reel rotation start command relating to the start of rotation of the left reel 6L is issued. The RAM 64 is set (S613), and the process proceeds to step S614.

  If the standby state of the left reel 6L has not ended in step S610 (NO in S610), that is, if the left reel 6L is still waiting, the processing of steps S611 to S613 is skipped and step S614 is performed. Proceed to In step S611, if the left reel rotation start flag is ON (YES in S611), the processes in steps S612 and S613 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S614.

  In step S614, it is determined whether all the rotation start flags of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are ON, that is, whether all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R have already started rotating. If the rotation start flags of the respective reels 6L, 6C, 6R are all ON (YES in S614), the all reel rotation start flags are turned OFF (S615), and this process is finished. On the other hand, if at least one of the rotation start flags is not ON (NO in S614), the process returns to step S602.

  [Reel Rotation Stop Control Processing] In the reel rotation stop control processing (S207) shown in FIG. 18, the game control microcomputer 61 first accelerates each reel 6L, 6C, 6R that has started rotation to reach a predetermined rotation speed. Acceleration processing (S701) is performed. Next, it is determined whether or not all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are rotating at a constant speed (S702). If it is determined that the reels are not rotating at a constant speed (NO in S702), the process returns to step S701, Accelerate again. On the other hand, if it is determined that all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are rotating at a constant speed (YES in S702), all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are in a state of waiting for stop acceptance (specifically, the stop button 9L). , 9C, 9R is in a state in which the rotation can be stopped correspondingly) (S703). As soon as all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are in a state of waiting for a stop (YES in S703), the process proceeds to step S704.

  In step S704, it is determined whether or not the winning combination flag of the game combination is ON. If the winning flag of the game combination is ON (YES in S704), it is determined whether or not the winning flag is the winning flag of the re-game combination (S705). If the winning flag is not a winning flag for the re-gamer (NO in S705), that is, if it is a winning flag other than the re-gamer, it is subsequently determined whether or not the AT flag is ON (S706). The AT flag is a flag that is turned ON in step S2403 of an AT process (FIG. 31) described later. When the AT flag is ON, it means that the AT (assist time) is set.

  If the AT flag is ON (YES in S706), it is determined whether or not the winning flag is a winning flag for small combination 3, small combination 4 or small combination 5 (S707). If it is the winning flag for the small combination 3, the small combination 4 or the small combination 5 (YES in S707), the process proceeds to step S708, the first AT stop control process described later is performed, and this process is terminated. On the other hand, if the winning flag is not the winning flag for small roles 3 to 5 (NO in S707), that is, if the winning flag is a winning flag for BB role, small role 1 or small role 2, the process goes to step S709. Then, a second AT stop control process, which will be described later, is performed, and this process ends.

  Also, if the winning flag for the game combination is not ON in step S704 (NO in S704), if the winning flag is the winning flag for re-game combination in step S705 (YES in S705), and in step S706 above If the AT flag is not ON (NO in S706), the process proceeds to step S710, a non-assist stop control process described later is performed, and this process ends.

  [First AT Stop Control Process] The first AT stop control process (S708) shown in FIG. 19 is information on the correct answer pressing order for the small combination 3, the small combination 4 or the small combination 5 when the AT is set. Is notified to the player, and the stop control of each reel 6L, 6C, 6R is performed while assisting the winning of the small combination 3, the small combination 4 or the small combination 5.

  First, in step S801, the game control microcomputer 61 lights a predetermined stop notification lamp among the three stop notification lamps 20L, 20C, and 20R based on the winning of the small combination 3, the small combination 4, or the small combination 5. . Specifically, based on the winning of the small combination 3, the left stop notification lamp 20L corresponding to the left reel 6L is turned on. This lighting informs the player that the first stop reel (reel to be stopped first) in the correct pushing order of the small combination 3 is the left reel 6L. Further, based on the winning of the small role 4, the middle stop notification lamp 20C corresponding to the middle reel 6C is turned on. By this lighting, the player is informed that the first stop reel in the correct pushing order of the small combination 4 is the middle reel 6C. Further, based on the winning of the small role 5, the right stop notification lamp 20R corresponding to the right reel 6R is turned on. This lighting informs the player that the first stop reel in the correct answer pressing order of the small combination 5 is the right reel 6R.

  In this embodiment, the stop notification lamps 20L, 20C, and 20R are turned on and a winning operation notification effect (see FIG. 42A) described later using the image display device 42 is performed to notify the correct answer pressing order. Therefore, it is easier for the player to recognize the correct push order than when the stop notification lamps 20L, 20C, and 20R are turned on only for notification regarding the correct push order.

  Next, in step S802, it is determined whether or not the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R are operated. If a stop button is pressed (YES in S802), the process proceeds to a stop control process (S803) described later. If the reel corresponding to the operated stop button is being driven to rotate, stop control of that reel is performed. I do.

  In step S804, it is determined whether or not the stop notification lamps 20L, 20C, and 20R are lit. In this embodiment, as described above, the first stop reel is notified using the stop notification lamps 20L, 20C, and 20R as information regarding the correct answer pressing order of the small roles 3 to 5. Therefore, after the first stop operation is performed, it is necessary to turn off the stop notification lamps 20L, 20C, and 20R that are lit, and to end the notification of information regarding the correct pressing order. Therefore, when all of the stop notification lamps 20L, 20C, and 20R are turned off (NO in S804), the process proceeds to step S806 as it is, but when it is lit (YES in S804), it is lit. The stop notification lamps 20L, 20C, and 20R are turned off (S805), and the process proceeds to step S806.

  In step S806, it is determined whether or not the rotation of all reels 6L, 6C, 6R is stopped. If the rotation of all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is not stopped (NO in S806), that is, if any one of the three reels 6L, 6C, 6R is rotating, the process returns to step S802. On the other hand, when the rotation of all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is stopped (YES in S806), all the SB operation flags turned on in steps S903, S910, S916 of the stop control process (FIG. 20) described later are all set. It is turned off (S807), and this process is finished.

  [Stop Control Processing] The stop control processing (S803, S1003, S1102) shown in FIG. 20 is processing performed on the stop button that has been pressed among the three stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R. The game control microcomputer 61 first determines whether or not the stop button that was pressed immediately before this process is the left stop button 9L of the left reel 6L (S901). If it is the left stop button 9L (YES in S901), it is determined whether or not the left SB operation flag indicating that the operation of the left stop button 9L has already been performed in order to stop the left reel 6L is ON (S902). If the left SB operation flag is ON (YES in S902), this process is finished, but if it is not ON (NO in S902), that is, if the left SB operation flag is OFF, the left SB operation flag is turned ON. (S903) A left SB operation command related to the operation of the left stop button 9L is set in the RAM 64 (S904), and the process proceeds to step S905.

  Next, in step S905, symbol combination rotation stop control of the left reel 6L is performed. The contents of the symbol combination rotation stop control differ depending on the stop control processing in steps S803, S1003, and S1102. The symbol combination rotation stop control in the stop control process in step S803 will be described below. The symbol combination rotation stop control in each stop control process in steps S1003 and S1102 will be described later.

  In the case of the stop control process in step S803, the small combination 3 (in addition to the double winning small combination 7 and small combination 8) and the small combination 4 (in addition to the double winning small combination 6) set in the above-described combination determining process. And a small combination 8) or a small combination 5 (in addition, a duplicate winning small combination 6 and small combination 7) and the operation timing of the left stop button 9L (operation reception timing). For example, the left reel 6L is stopped by controlling the driving of the left reel 6L while performing the pull-in control described above.

  In this embodiment, as described above, three “Bell” symbols are arranged on the active line to win a small role 3-5, and “Bell” symbol, “Replay” symbol, and “Bell” symbol from the left. Are placed on the active line in order, so that the small roles 6 to 8 are won. Therefore, it is necessary to stop and display the “bell” symbol on the symbol of the left reel 6L on the active line in any winning of the small roles 3 to 8. However, in this embodiment, as described above, the “bell” symbol can be stopped and displayed in the frame of the left display window 5L by the pull-in control regardless of the operation timing of the left stop button 9L. Therefore, in the symbol combination rotation stop control in step S905, the game control microcomputer 61, in the case of the first (first) stop operation, within the frame of the left display window 5L, the second and third (last) stop operations. Then, it is possible to stop the left reel 6L so as to stop and display the “bell” symbol according to the stop symbol of the other reels.

  In addition, regarding the first stop operation, when the left stop button 9L is operated as the first stop operation while the left stop notification lamp 20L is lit, symbol combination rotation stop control for winning the small role 3 is performed. . Further, when the left stop button 9L is operated as the first stop operation while the stop notification lamps 20C and 20R other than the left stop notification lamp 20L are lit, the symbol combination rotation stop control for winning the small role 6 is performed. Done.

  As soon as the rotation of the left reel 6L is stopped (YES in S906), a left reel rotation stop command relating to the fact that the left reel 6L has stopped rotating is set (S907), and this process ends.

  On the other hand, if the stop button operated in step S901 is not the left stop button 9L (NO in S901), the process proceeds to step S908.

  The processing from step S908 to step S914 is related to the middle stop button 9C of the middle reel 6C. That is, first, in step S908, it is determined whether or not the stop button that was pressed immediately before this processing is the middle stop button 9C. If it is the middle stop button 9C (YES in S908), it is determined whether or not the middle SB operation flag indicating that the middle stop button 9C has already been operated to stop the middle reel 6C is ON (S909). If the middle SB operation flag is ON (YES in S909), this process is finished, but if it is not ON (NO in S909), that is, if the middle SB operation flag is OFF, the middle SB operation flag is turned ON. (S910) A medium SB operation command related to the operation of the middle stop button 9C is set in the RAM 64 (S911), and the process proceeds to step S912.

  Next, in step S912, symbol combination rotation stop control of the middle reel 6C is performed. In the case of the stop control process in step S803, the middle reel 6C is stopped by controlling the driving of the middle reel 6C while performing the pull-in control if necessary according to the control symbol and the operation timing of the middle stop button 9C.

  In the wins of the small roles 3 to 5 in this embodiment, it is necessary to stop and display the “bell” symbol on the symbol of the middle reel 6C on the active line. On the other hand, in the winning of the small roles 6 to 8, it is necessary to stop and display the “replay” symbol on the symbol of the middle reel 6C on the active line. However, in the present embodiment, as described above, the “bell” symbol and the “replay” symbol can be stopped and displayed in the frame of the middle display window 5C by the pull-in control regardless of the operation timing of the middle stop button 9C. Yes. Therefore, in the symbol combination rotation stop control in step S912, in the case of winning a small combination 3-5, the first stop operation is within the frame of the middle display window 5C, and the second and third stop operations are other. It is possible to stop the middle reel 6C so as to stop and display the “bell” symbol in accordance with the stop symbol of the reel. Further, in the case of winning the small roles 6 to 8, if the first stop operation, within the frame of the middle display window 5C, if the second and third stop operation, "replay" according to the stop pattern of the other reel It is possible to stop the middle reel 6C so as to stop and display the symbol.

  Further, regarding the first stop operation, when the middle stop button 9C is operated as the first stop operation while the middle stop notification lamp 20C is lit, the symbol combination rotation stop control for winning the small role 4 is performed. . Further, when the middle stop button 9C is operated as the first stop operation while the stop notification lamps 20L and 20R other than the middle stop notification lamp 20C are lit, the symbol combination rotation stop control for winning the small role 7 is performed. Done.

  As soon as the rotation of the middle reel 6C is stopped (YES in S913), a middle reel rotation stop command relating to the fact that the middle reel 6C has stopped rotating is set (S914), and this processing is completed.

  On the other hand, if the stop button operated in step S908 is not the middle stop button 9C (NO in S908), the process proceeds to step S915 to perform processing related to the right stop button 9R.

  The processes from step S915 to step S920 are processes related to the right stop button 9R of the right reel 6R. That is, first, in step S915, it is determined whether the right SB operation flag indicating that the operation of the right stop button 9R has already been performed in order to stop the right reel 6R is ON. If the right SB operation flag is ON (YES in S915), this process is finished, but if it is not ON (NO in S915), that is, if the right SB operation flag is OFF, the right SB operation flag is turned ON. (S916) The right SB operation command related to the operation of the right stop button 9R is set in the RAM 64 (S917), and the process proceeds to step S918.

  Next, in step S918, symbol combination rotation stop control of the right reel 6R is performed. In the case of the stop control process in step S803, the right reel 6R is stopped by controlling the driving of the right reel 6R while performing the pull-in control if necessary according to the control symbol and the operation timing of the right stop button 9R.

  In this embodiment, as in the case of the left reel 6L, it is necessary to stop and display the “bell” symbol on the symbol of the right reel 6R on the active line in any winning of the small roles 3 to 8. However, in this embodiment, as described above, the “bell” symbol can be stopped and displayed in the frame of the right display window 5R by the pull-in control regardless of the operation timing of the right stop button 9R. Therefore, in the symbol combination rotation stop control in step S918, the game control microcomputer 61, if it is the first (first) stop operation, within the frame of the right display window 5R, the second and third (last) stop operations. Then, it is possible to stop the right reel 6R so as to stop and display the “bell” symbol according to the stop symbol of the other reels.

  Further, regarding the first stop operation, when the right stop button 9R is operated as the first stop operation while the right stop notification lamp 20R is lit, the symbol combination rotation stop control for winning the small role 5 is performed. . In addition, when the right stop button 9R is operated as the first stop operation while the stop notification lamps 20L and 20C other than the right stop notification lamp 20R are turned on, the symbol combination rotation stop control for winning the small role 8 is performed. Done.

  As soon as the rotation of the right reel 6R is stopped (YES in S919), a right reel rotation stop command relating to the rotation stop of the right reel 6R is set (S920), and this process ends.

  [Second AT Stop Control Process] In the second AT stop control process (S709) shown in FIG. 21, when AT is set, the small combination 1 (cherry small combination) or small combination 2 (watermelon small combination) is selected. This is a process of notifying the player and performing stop control of each reel 6L, 6C, 6R while assisting the winning of these game actors.

  The gaming control microcomputer 61 first turns on the above-mentioned special game combination notification lamp 27 based on the winning of the small combination 1 or the small combination 2 (S1001). Specifically, if the winning of the small role 1 is won, the lamp corresponding to the small role 1 among the special gaming role notification lamps 27 is turned on. If the winning of the small role 2 is won, the lamp corresponding to the small role 2 is turned on. As a result, the small combination 1 or the small combination 2 is internally won, and in the unit game, the stop display of the small combination 1 or the small combination 2 (that is, a prize) is displayed on any one of the effective lines L1 to L5. Inform the player that it is possible.

  Next, in step S1002, it is determined whether or not the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R are pressed. When the stop button is pressed (YES in S1002), the process proceeds to the above-described stop control process (S1003).

  The stop control process in step S1003 is as shown in FIG. However, since the contents of the stop control processes in steps S905, S912, and S918 are different from the stop control processes in steps S803 and S1102, they will be described below.

  In step S905 of the stop control process shown in FIG. 20, the symbol combination rotation stop control of the left reel 6L is performed. In the case of the stop control process in step S1003, specifically, the pull-in is performed if necessary depending on the control symbol of the small combination 1 or small combination 2 set in the above-described combination determination process and the operation timing of the left stop button 9L. The left reel 6L is stopped by controlling the drive of the left reel 6L while performing the control.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, three “cherry” symbols are arranged on the active line to win the small role 1, and three “watermelon” symbols are aligned on the active line to obtain the small role. 2 wins. Therefore, in the winning of the small role 1, the “cherry” symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol of the left reel 6L on the active line, and in the winning of the small role 2, the “watermelon” symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol of the left reel 6L on the active line. There is a need.

  However, in the left reel 6L, the “cherry” symbols are spaced by 5 frames or more, and the “watermelon” symbols are also spaced by 5 frames or more. For this reason, even if the pull-in by the pull-in control works, the symbols may not be stopped and displayed in the frame of the left display window 5L depending on the operation timing of the left stop button 9L.

  In step S912, symbol combination rotation stop control of the middle reel 6C is performed. In the case of the stop control process in step S1003, specifically, depending on the control symbol of the small role 1 or the small role 2 and the operation timing of the middle stop button 9C, if necessary, the drawing of the middle reel 6C is performed while performing the pull-in control. The middle reel 6C is stopped by controlling the driving.

  In the present embodiment, the “cherry” symbol is stopped on the symbol of the middle reel 6C on the active line in the winning of the small role 1, and the “watermelon” symbol is stopped on the symbol of the middle reel 6C on the active line in the winning of the small role 2. Need to be displayed. However, in the middle reel 6C, the “cherry” symbols are spaced by 5 frames or more. For this reason, even if the pull-in by the pull-in control works, the “cherry” symbol may not be stopped and displayed in the frame of the middle display window 5C depending on the operation timing of the middle stop button 9C.

  In step S918, the symbol combination rotation stop control of the right reel 6R is performed. In the case of the stop control process in step S1003, specifically, the right reel 6R of the right reel 6R is controlled while performing the pull-in control according to the control symbol of the small role 1 or 2 and the operation timing of the right stop button 9R. The right reel 6R is stopped by controlling the drive.

  In this embodiment, the “Cherry” symbol is stopped on the symbol of the right reel 6R on the active line in the winning of the small role 1, and the “Watermelon” symbol is stopped on the symbol of the right reel 6R on the active line in the winning of the small role 2. Need to be displayed. However, in the right reel 6R, the “cherry” symbol and the “watermelon” symbol are spaced by 5 frames or more. For this reason, even if the pull-in by the pull-in control works, the symbols may not be stopped and displayed in the frame of the right display window 5R depending on the operation timing of the right stop button 9R.

  Thus, in the stop control process of step S1003, when the second AT stop control process is completed, a combination of symbols that will be a prize for the small part 1 or a prize for the small part 2 on any one of the effective lines L1 to L5. May not be stopped.

  Returning to FIG. 21, in step S1004, it is determined whether or not the rotation of all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is stopped. If the rotation of all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is not stopped (NO in S1004), that is, if any one of the three reels 6L, 6C, 6R is rotating, the process returns to step S1002. On the other hand, when the rotation of all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is stopped (YES in S1004), the SB operation flags turned on in steps S903, S910, and S916 of the stop control process (FIG. 20) are all turned OFF. (S1005). Then, the special game combination notification lamp 27 is turned off (S1006). That is, in the present embodiment, the special game combination notification lamp 27 is turned off after the rotation of all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is stopped, unlike the stop notification lamps 20L, 20C, 20R described above. Then, this process is finished.

  [Non-Assisted Stop Control Process] The non-assisted stop control process (S710) shown in FIG. 22 is a process for performing stop control of each reel 6L, 6C, 6R when AT is not set. In this non-assist stop control process, the game control microcomputer 61 first determines whether or not the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R are operated (S1101). When the stop button is pressed (YES in S1101), the process proceeds to the above-described stop control process (S1102).

  The stop control process in step S1102 is as shown in FIG. However, since the contents of steps S905, S912, and S918 of the stop control process are different from the stop control processes of steps S803 and S1003 described above, they will be described below.

  In step S905 of the stop control process shown in FIG. 20, the symbol combination rotation stop control of the left reel 6L is performed. In the case of the stop control process in step S1102, specifically, the left reel 6L of the left reel 6L is controlled while performing the pull-in control if necessary according to the control symbol set in the above-described combination determination process and the operation timing of the left stop button 9L. The drive is controlled to stop the left reel 6L.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, a re-game player wins when three “replay” symbols are arranged on the active line. For this reason, it is necessary to stop and display the “replay” symbol on the symbol of the left reel 6L on the active line in the re-game winning prize. However, in this embodiment, as described above, the “replay” symbol can be stopped and displayed in the frame of the left display window 5L by the pull-in control regardless of the operation timing of the left stop button 9L. Therefore, in the symbol combination rotation stop control in step S905, when the re-gamer is set in the control symbol, the second and third in the frame of the left display window 5L in the case of the first (first) stop operation. If it is the second (last) stop operation, it is possible to stop the left reel 6L so as to stop-display the “replay” symbol according to the stop symbol of the other reels.

  In step S912, symbol combination rotation stop control of the middle reel 6C is performed. In the case of the stop control process in step S1102, specifically, the middle reel 6C is stopped by controlling the driving of the middle reel 6C while performing pull-in control if necessary according to the control symbol and the operation timing of the middle stop button 9C. Let

  In this embodiment, as described above, the “replay” symbol can be stopped and displayed in the frame of the middle display window 5C by the pull-in control regardless of the operation timing of the middle stop button 9C. Therefore, in the symbol combination rotation stop control in step S912, when the re-game player is set in the control symbol, the second and third stops within the frame of the middle display window 5C if it is the first stop operation. If it is an operation, it is possible to stop the middle reel 6C so as to stop and display the “replay” symbol in accordance with the stop symbol of another reel.

  In step S918, the symbol combination rotation stop control of the right reel 6R is performed. In the case of the stop control process in step S1102, specifically, the right reel 6R is stopped by controlling the driving of the right reel 6R while performing the pull-in control if necessary according to the control symbol and the operation timing of the right stop button 9R. Let

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the “replay” symbol can be stopped and displayed in the frame of the right display window 5R by the pull-in control regardless of the operation timing of the right stop button 9R. Therefore, in the symbol combination rotation stop control in step S918, when the re-gamer is set in the control symbol, the second and third stops within the frame of the right display window 5R in the case of the first stop operation. If it is an operation, the right reel 6R can be stopped so that the “replay” symbol is stopped and displayed according to the stop symbol of the other reels.

  Returning to FIG. 21, in step S1103, it is determined whether or not the rotation of all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is stopped. If rotation of all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R has not stopped (NO in S1103), the process returns to step S1101. On the other hand, when the rotation of all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is stopped (YES in S1103), all the SB operation flags turned on in steps S903, S910, S916 of the stop control process (FIG. 20) are turned OFF. (S1104), and this processing ends.

  [Stop Display Symbol Determination Process] In the stop display symbol determination process (S208) in FIG. 13, the game control microcomputer 61 is first stopped and displayed in the frame of the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R as shown in FIG. The stopped display symbol is confirmed and the information is stored in the RAM 64 (S1201). Next, based on the stop display symbol, it is determined whether or not a winning combination of the game player is established on any one of the active lines L1 to L5 (S1202).

  When the winning combination of the game combination is established (YES in S1202), the winning information related to the game combination for which the winning combination is established is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 64 (S1203). Specifically, the winning combination flag for indicating the type of the winning game combination is updated to a value corresponding to the winning gaming combination. The value of the winning combination flag corresponding to the game combination is as shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, information on the number of payouts is stored in the main payout number storage unit 64A (see FIG. 6A) based on the value of the winning combination flag updated here. Details will be described later. The winning combination flag is cleared to zero in the game start preparation process (S202) of the main control process (FIG. 13) as described above. In this embodiment, when the winning combination of the game combination is not established (NO in S1202), the value of the winning combination flag is not updated and remains “0”.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the game combination for which a winning is established is the BB combination (S1204). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning combination flag is “01”. If the winning game combination is the BB combination (YES in S1204), the process proceeds to step S1210 described later without turning on the payout flag. In this embodiment, when the payout flag is ON, it indicates that there is a payout of medals. Therefore, in the case of YES in step S1204, the payout of medals accompanying the winning of the BB role is not performed.

  On the other hand, if the winning combination is not the BB combination (NO in S1204), it is subsequently determined whether or not the gaming combination is a re-playing combination (S1205). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning combination flag is “10”. When the winning of the re-gamer is established, there is no medal payout and automatic bet processing is performed. If the winning game combination is a re-game combination (YES in S1205), the automatic bet flag is turned on (S1206), and the process proceeds to step S1209 described later without turning on the payout flag. The automatic bet flag is a flag for executing an automatic bet process.

  On the other hand, if the winning game player is not a re-game player (NO in S1205), the game player will be a game player with a payout (any of small roles 1 to 8). The payout flag is turned on (S1207), and the process proceeds to step S1209.

  If the winning combination of the game combination is not established in step S1202 (NO in S1202), the process proceeds to step S1208, and it is determined whether the winning flag is ON. If the winning flag is not ON (NO in S1208), that is, if the winning flags of all the gamers are OFF, it is not necessary to turn OFF the winning flag, and the process proceeds to step S1212 described later. On the other hand, if the winning flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1209.

  In step S1209, it is determined whether the winning flag for the BB combination is ON. In the present embodiment, as described above, only the BB combination of the game combinations is won once until winning is established. In other words, if a game combination other than the BB combination does not win a winning unit game, the winning unit is not carried over to the next unit game. That is, if the winning flag for the BB role is not ON (NO in S1209), the winning flag that is ON is turned OFF (S1210), and the process proceeds to step S1212. As a result, it is possible to turn off the winning flag corresponding to the game combination other than the BB combination and the winning flag of the BB combination that has won a prize. On the other hand, if the winning flag for the BB combination is ON (YES in S1209), the winning flags for game combinations other than the BB combination are turned off (S1211), and the process proceeds to step S1212. Thereby, only the winning combination of BB is carried over to the next unit game.

  In step S1212, a stop display symbol command relating to the stop display symbol is set in the RAM 64, and the present process ends.

  [Medal Payout Processing] In the medal payout processing (S209) shown in FIG. 24, the game control microcomputer 61 first determines the number of medals to be paid out (0 if no game medals are paid out) based on the value of the winning combination flag. A payout number command including information on the number of sheets is set in the RAM 64 (S1301). Next, it is determined whether or not the payout flag is ON (S1302). If it is not ON (NO in S1302), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is ON (YES in S1302), it is determined whether or not the credit function is enabled (S1303).

  If the credit function is not enabled (NO in S1303), that is, if the credit function is disabled, the process proceeds to step S1307 described later, but if enabled (YES in S1303), It is determined whether the sum of the number of virtual medals and the number of medals paid out exceeds an upper limit value (“50” in this embodiment) that can be credited (S1304). If the upper limit is not exceeded (NO in S1304), that is, if the sum of the number of virtual medals and the number of paid-out medals is less than or equal to the upper-limit value, the number of paid-out medals is displayed in the credit number display lamp 21 of the virtual medal. The number is added (S1305), and the process proceeds to step S1309.

  On the other hand, if the sum of the number of virtual medals and the number of paid-out medals exceeds the upper limit (YES in S1304), the number of virtual medals shown on the credit number display lamp 21 is displayed up to “50”. (S1306) The process proceeds to step S1307.

  In step S1307, medals are paid out from the medal payout exit 30. When the credit function is invalid, the same number of medals are paid out. On the other hand, when the credit function is valid, medals corresponding to “50” out of the sum of the number of virtual medals and the number of medals to be paid out are paid out. As soon as the payout is completed (YES in S1308), a payout end command indicating that the payout of medals has ended is set (S1309), and this processing is ended.

  [First Period Medal Number Calculation Process] In the first period medal number calculation process (S210) shown in FIG. 25, the game control microcomputer 61 first determines whether or not the value of the game state flag indicating the gaming state is “0”. Is determined (S1401). As shown in the table of FIG. 25, the game state flag “0” indicates that the game state is a non-RT game state. The game state flag “1” indicates that the game state is the BB game state, and the game state flag “2” indicates that the game state is the RT game state.

  If the value of the game state flag is not “0” (NO in S1401), that is, if the value of the game state flag is “1” or “2”, this process ends, but the value of the game state flag is “0”. "(YES in S1401), that is, if the gaming state is a non-RT gaming state, it is determined whether or not there is a storage area" free "in the main payout number storage unit 64A described above (S1402).

  When there is a “free state” storage area (YES in S1402), as described above, among the “free state” storage areas, “nth storage area (n is an integer from 1 to 30)”. The payout information is stored in the storage area with the smallest value of n (S1405). The payout information is information on the number of payouts according to the value of the winning combination flag. Then, it is determined whether or not the storage area storing the payout information in step S1405 is the “30th storage area” (S1406). If the storage area in which the payout information is stored is not the “30th storage area” (NO in S1406), the process ends. If it is the “30th storage area” (YES in S1406), the process proceeds to step S1407. The number of first period medals described later is calculated. That is, in the present embodiment, the first period medal number is calculated only when the payout information is stored in all the storage areas of the main payout number storage unit 64A.

  On the other hand, if there is no “free” storage area (NO in S1402), the payout information in the “first storage area” is first deleted as described above, and the “m-th storage area (where m is any of 2 to 30). The payout information stored in “the integer)” is shifted to the “(m−1) th storage area” (S1403). As a result, since the “30th storage area” becomes “free”, the payout information is stored in the “30th storage area” that has become “free” (S1404). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1407.

  In step S1407, the first period medal number, which is the total number of medals paid out during the predetermined first period, is calculated. In this embodiment, the total number of medals paid out in 30 consecutive unit games is calculated as the first period medal number. Specifically, payout is made in 30 unit games based on payout information stored in all storage areas (“first storage area” to “30th storage area”) of the main payout number storage unit 64A. The integrated value of the awarded medals is calculated. Then, this process is finished. In this embodiment, an initial value (“0” in this embodiment) is stored as the first period medal number until the first period medal number is calculated in step S1407.

  In this embodiment, when there is no “free” storage area and the calculation of the first period medal number is started, the first period medal number is calculated continuously for each unit game. However, for example, at a predetermined timing (specifically, for example, every predetermined number of unit games such as “300 times” and “500 times” or every predetermined time such as “1 hour” and “30 minutes”) A configuration may be employed in which the first period medal number is calculated by providing the first period.

  [Main Determination Process] In the main determination process (S211) shown in FIG. 26, the game control microcomputer 61 first determines whether or not the value of the determination flag is “2” (S1501). The determination flag includes the value of the first period medal number calculated in step S1407 of the first period medal number calculation process (FIG. 25), the first threshold value (“135”), and the second threshold value (“180”). It is a flag indicating the magnitude relationship between the two. Both the first threshold value and the second threshold value are threshold values provided for the number of medals in the first period in order to limit the payout of medals during the BB gaming state. Further, the second threshold value is larger than the first threshold value.

  As shown in the table of FIG. 26, the value of the determination flag “0” indicates that the first period medal number is a value equal to or smaller than the first threshold (and smaller than the second threshold). The determination flag “1” indicates that the first period medal number is larger than the first threshold and not more than the second threshold. The determination flag “2” indicates that the first period medal number is larger than the second threshold (and the first threshold). Therefore, when the value of the determination flag is “0”, the payout of medals is not restricted, while when the value of the determination flag is “1” or “2”, the payout of medals is restricted. In this embodiment, the initial value of the determination flag when the power is turned on for the first time after factory shipment is “0”. However, the value of the determination flag at the time of power-on other than the first time is maintained as the value of the determination flag before power-off unless the RAM is cleared by operating the reset / setting button 15. That is, in this embodiment, the value of the determination flag when the power is turned off is stored in the RAM 64 even after the power is turned off.

  In this embodiment, the value of the determination flag stored in the RAM 64 is maintained unless step S305 in the power-on process (FIG. 14) described above is performed. Therefore, when the value of the determination flag is changed from “0” to “1” (or “2”), the determination flag is changed until the reset / setting button 15 is operated after the value is changed to “1”. Is not updated to “0”. A period in which the value of the determination flag is “1” (or “2”) is referred to as a first abnormal period. Further, the operation of the reset / setting button 15 corresponds to the establishment of the first abnormal period end condition (first end condition).

  If the value of the determination flag is “2” (NO in S1501), the process is terminated. If the value of the determination flag is not “2” (YES in S1501), that is, the value of the determination flag is “0” or In the case of “1”, it is determined whether or not the value of the first period medal number is larger than the first threshold value (S1502). If the value of the first period medal number is not greater than the first threshold value (NO in S1502), that is, if the first period medal number is less than or equal to the first threshold value, the present process is terminated. For this reason, the value of the determination flag is not changed before and after the main process (main determination process).

  On the other hand, if the value of the first period medal number is larger than the first threshold value (YES in S1502), it is subsequently determined whether the value of the first period medal number is larger than the second threshold value (S1503). . When the value of the first period medal number is larger than the second threshold (YES in S1503), the value of the determination flag that is “0” or “1” is updated to “2” (S1504). Then, this process is finished.

  If the value of the first period medal number is not greater than the second threshold value (NO in S1503), that is, if the first period medal number is less than or equal to the second threshold value, the process proceeds to step S1505, and the value of the determination flag is “0”. Is determined. When the value of the determination flag is not “0” (NO in S1505), that is, when it is “1”, the value of the determination flag is already “1”, so the value of the determination flag is updated to “1”. This processing is finished without.

  On the other hand, if the value of the determination flag is “0” (YES in S1505), the value of the determination flag is updated to “1” (S1506). As a result, in a BB state end process (S2208) described later, a process of limiting the medal payout for the BB gaming state to a small amount by using a set number smaller than the first set number with respect to the BB payout counter value N. It is possible to do.

  Subsequently, the above-mentioned payout restriction notification lamp 29 is turned on (S1507), a restriction notification command indicating the lighting is set in the RAM 64 (S1508), and this process is finished. By turning on the payout restriction notification lamp 29, it is possible to make the player recognize in advance that the payout of medals can be suppressed to a low level in the BB gaming state that is lit.

  In the present embodiment, the determination of YES in step S1502 corresponds to the “first excess determination”. The determination of YES in step S1503 corresponds to the “second excess determination”. Therefore, the value of the determination flag “1” indicates that the “first excess determination” has been made but the “second excess determination” has not been made. The determination flag value “2” indicates that “second excess determination” has been made.

  [RT State Processing] In the RT state processing (S212) shown in FIG. 27, the game control microcomputer 61 first determines whether or not the value of the above-described gaming state flag is “2” (S2001). If the value of the gaming state flag is not “2” (NO in S2001), that is, if the value of the gaming state flag is “0” or “1”, this processing is finished, but the value of the gaming state flag is “2”. ”(YES in S2001), that is, when the gaming state is the RT gaming state, RT addition processing (S2002) described later is performed.

  [RT extra process] The RT extra process (S2002) is a process of performing a lottery to extend the RT game state in the RT game state, in the case of a non-winning game player, that is, a “losing” unit game. In the RT addition process (S2002) shown in FIG. 28, the game control microcomputer 61 first determines whether or not the above-described addition lottery flag is ON (S2101). If the extra lottery flag is not ON (NO in S2101), the process is terminated. If the extra lottery flag is ON (NO in S2101), the number of extra times (number of games) is drawn (S2102). Specifically, the number of extra times is drawn by using the extra number lottery table shown in FIG. In addition to “losing” as an opportunity, for example, the above lottery is executed when a predetermined game combination (for example, any one or more of the small combination 1 to small combination 8) is won. May be. In this case, when a lottery is executed in response to the winning of a plurality of game combinations, a different extra number lottery table may be provided for each game combination.

  Next, the extra lottery flag is turned OFF (S2103), and whether or not one of the three types of extra times (in this embodiment, “10 times”, “20 times” or “30 times”) is won in the lottery in step S2102. Is determined (S2104). If neither is won (NO in S2104), the process ends.If any is won (YES in S2104), the process proceeds to step S2105, and the number-of-additions command relating to the number of additions won Is set in the RAM 64. Thereafter, the selected number of times of addition is added to the value of the RT number counter (S2106), the RT counter command is set (S2107), and this process is terminated. The RT number counter is for counting the value of the number of games in which the RT gaming state continues. The RT counter command is information (command) related to the number of games in which the RT gaming state continues.

  Returning to the RT state process shown in FIG. 27, after the RT addition process (S2002), in step S2003, the value of the RT number counter is decremented by one. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the RT number counter is “0” (S2004). If the value of the RT number counter is not “0” (NO in S2004), this process is terminated without changing the value of the gaming state flag (that is, without changing the gaming state from the RT gaming state). On the other hand, if the value of the RT number counter is “0” (YES in S2004), the value of the gaming state flag is updated to “0” (S2005). As a result, the gaming state is shifted from the RT gaming state to the non-RT gaming state. Thereafter, an RT end command relating to the end of the RT gaming state is set (S2006), an RT end flag indicating that the RT gaming state is ended is set to ON (S2007), and this processing is ended.

  [BB State Processing] In the BB state processing shown in FIG. 29, the game control microcomputer 61 first determines whether or not the value of the game state flag is “1” (S2201). As described above, the game state flag “1” indicates that the game state is the BB game state. If the value of the game state flag is not “1” (NO in S2201), that is, if the value of the game state flag is “0” or “2”, then whether or not the value of the winning combination flag is “01” Is determined (S2202). That is, it is determined whether or not the BB combination is won in the unit game.

  If the value of the winning combination flag is not “01” (NO in S2202), the process is finished as it is, but if the value of the winning combination flag is “01” (YES in S2202), that is, BB in the unit game. When winning a winning combination, the value of the gaming state flag is updated to “1”, and the gaming state is shifted to the BB gaming state (S2203). As a result, the next unit game is a game in the BB game state. Next, the value of the BB payout counter (BB payout counter value N) is set to “0” (S2204), a BB start command relating to the start of the BB gaming state is set (S2205), and this process is finished. The BB payout counter is for accumulating and counting the number of payouts to be paid out in accordance with a winning combination (in this embodiment, a small combination 3 to a small combination 8) in the BB gaming state.

  If the value of the game state flag is “1” in step S2201 (YES in S2201), that is, if the game state is already in the BB game state, it is determined whether or not the payout flag is ON (S2206). If the payout flag is not ON (NO in S2206), this process ends. On the other hand, when the payout flag is ON (YES in S2206), the medals are paid out during the BB game state because the medal payout process (FIG. 24) is associated with the winning of the gamer. The payout number is added to the BB payout counter value N (S2207). Thereafter, a BB state end process described later is performed (S2208), and the present process ends.

  [BB State End Process] In the BB state end process (S2208) shown in FIG. 30, the game control microcomputer 61 first determines whether or not the value of the determination flag is “0” (S2301). That is, it is determined whether the medal payout is not restricted. If the value of the determination flag is “0” (YES in S2301), that is, if the medal payout is not restricted, the process proceeds to step S2302, and the BB payout counter value N is equal to or greater than the first set number (“300”). Determine whether or not. If the BB payout counter value N is less than the first set number (NO in S2302), the process ends. If the BB payout counter value N is greater than or equal to the first set number (YES in S2302), the BB gaming state The process proceeds to step S2306.

  On the other hand, when the value of the determination flag is not “0” (NO in S2301), it is then determined whether or not the value of the determination flag is “1” (S2303). If the value of the determination flag is “1” (YES in S2303), the process proceeds to step S2304, and it is determined whether or not the BB payout counter value N is greater than or equal to the second set number (“250”). That is, when the determination flag indicates that the “first excess determination” that the first period medal number exceeds the first threshold is made, the BB payout counter value N is less than the first set number. It is also determined whether or not the second set number is reached. If the BB payout counter value N is less than the second set number (NO in S2304), the process ends. If the BB payout counter value N is equal to or greater than the second set number (YES in S2304), the BB gaming state The process proceeds to step S2306. That is, when the determination flag indicates that the “first excess determination” has been made, when the BB payout counter value N reaches a second set number that is smaller than the first set number (YES in S2304), It is configured to end the BB gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, the second set number is “50” smaller than the first set number, and as shown in FIG. When the value of the determination flag is “1”, the number of medals paid out during the BB gaming state is suppressed to be smaller than when the value of the determination flag is “0”. That is, when the determination flag is “1”, the payout of medals in the BB gaming state is restricted. Thus, by restricting the payout of medals in the BB gaming state, it is possible to offset at least a part of the excessive payout that caused the first period medal number to exceed the first threshold value. It is possible to stabilize the degree of medal payout as a whole.

  On the other hand, if the value of the determination flag is not “1” in step S2303 (NO in S2303), that is, if the value of the determination flag is “2”, the process proceeds to step S2305, where the BB payout counter value N is the first value. It is determined whether or not the number is three or more (“150”). That is, when the determination flag indicates that the “second excess determination” that the number of first period medals exceeds both the first threshold and the second threshold, the BB payout counter value N is It is determined whether or not a third set number smaller than the one set number and the second set number has been reached. If the BB payout counter value N is less than the third set number (NO in S2305), the process ends. If the BB payout counter value N is greater than or equal to the third set number (YES in S2305), the BB gaming state The process proceeds to step S2306. That is, when the determination flag indicates that the “second excess determination” has been made, when the BB payout counter value N reaches a third set number that is smaller than the first set number and the second set number (S2305). And YES), the BB gaming state is ended.

  In this embodiment, the third set number is “150” smaller than the first set number, and the maximum value of the number of payouts due to winning of the gamer is “9”, so the value of the determination flag is “2”. In this case, compared to the case where the value of the determination flag is “0”, the number of medals paid out during the BB gaming state is reduced. That is, when the determination flag is “2”, the payout of medals during the BB gaming state is restricted. Thus, by restricting the payout of medals in the BB gaming state, it is possible to offset at least a part of the excessive payout that caused the first period medal number to exceed the second threshold value. It is possible to stabilize the degree of medal payout as a whole.

  Further, when the third set number is “100” smaller than the second set number and the maximum value of the number of payouts due to winning of the gamer is “9”, the value of the determination flag is “2”. In this case, the number of medals to be paid out during the BB gaming state is suppressed to be smaller than when the value of the determination flag is “1”. Therefore, it is possible to change the degree of limiting the number of paid-out medals in the BB gaming state according to the degree of the first period medal number (whether or not the second threshold value is exceeded).

  In the present embodiment, as described above, when the total number of medals paid out during the BB gaming state reaches the first setting number, the second setting number, or the third setting number, the BB gaming state ends. This corresponds to the establishment of the condition B for shifting from the BB gaming state to the RT gaming state. Therefore, the processes in steps S2302, S2304, and S2305 are also processes for determining whether or not the condition B is satisfied.

  In step S2306, the value of the gaming state flag is changed from “1” to “2”. As a result, the gaming state is shifted from the BB gaming state to the RT gaming state, and the next unit game becomes a game in the RT gaming state. Thereafter, a BB end command relating to the end of the BB gaming state is set in the RAM 64 (S2307). Subsequently, an RT start command relating to the start of the RT gaming state is set (S2308), the value of the RT number counter is set to “30” (S2309), and this process is terminated. By the processing in step S2308, the gaming state is controlled to the RT gaming state in at least 30 consecutive unit games including the next unit game.

  [AT Process] In the AT process (S214) shown in FIG. 31, the game control microcomputer 61 first determines whether or not the value of the winning combination flag is “01” (S2401). That is, it is determined whether or not the BB combination is won in the unit game. If the value of the winning combination flag is not “01” (NO in S2401), the process proceeds to step S2405. However, if the value of the winning combination flag is “01” (YES in S2401), that is, the BB combination is made in the unit game. When winning, it is subsequently determined whether or not the value of the game state flag is “0” (S2402). As described above, the game state flag “0” indicates that the game state is a non-RT game state.

  If the value of the gaming state flag is not “0” (NO in S2402), that is, if the value of the gaming state flag is “1” or “2”, the process proceeds to step S2405, but the value of the gaming state flag is “ If “0” (YES in S2402), that is, if the gaming state is a non-RT gaming state, the AT flag is turned ON (S2403), and an AT start command indicating that the AT setting has been started is set. (S2404). The AT setting is started by turning on the AT flag.

  In step S2405, it is determined whether the RT end flag is ON. If the RT end flag is not ON (NO in S2405), this process ends. If the RT end flag is ON (YES in S2405), the AT flag is turned OFF (S2406), and the AT setting is completed. An AT end command indicating is set (S2407). Next, the RT end flag is turned OFF (S2408), and this process is terminated.

  In the present embodiment, the winning of the BB combination in the non-RT gaming state is an opportunity to start the AT setting. However, for example, the AT setting may be started in response to the winning of another game player or the non-win of the game player. In this case, when the game combination is won or when the game combination is not won, the AT setting may be started by lottery. Further, for example, it may be triggered by shifting the gaming state to the RT gaming state.

7). Operation of Sub-Control Board Next, among the control processes performed on the sub-control board 70, particularly the sub-control process will be described with reference to FIGS.

  [Sub-Control Processing] In the sub-control processing shown in FIG. 32, the effect control microcomputer 71 first performs power-on processing (S4001). Specifically, the CPU 72 performs error check and initialization (for example, initialization of game information) of the RAM 74 and the like. Subsequently, various commands are received from the main control board 60, and game information is created based on the received commands (S4002). In creating the game information, for example, information on the gaming state is created based on the RT start command, RT end command, BB start command, BB end command and changed from existing information, or based on the AT start command or AT end command. To create information on AT settings and change existing information.

  Next, command analysis processing (S4003) described later is performed. Thereafter, an image effect execution process (S4004) for causing the image control board 80 to execute an effect related to the image (image effect) among effects determined in the command analysis process is performed. Next, a lamp effect execution process (S4005) for executing a lamp effect using the effect lamp 40 or the like is performed, and a sound effect execution process (S4006) for executing an audio effect using the speaker 41 is performed. In the sub-control processing, after power-on processing (S4001) is performed for the first time, steps S4002 to S4006 are looped.

  [Command Analysis Processing] In the command analysis processing (S4003) shown in FIG. 33, the effect control microcomputer 71 first determines whether or not a restriction notification command has been received (S4101). If it is determined that a restriction notification command has been received (YES in S4101), a restriction notification command reception process (S4102) described later is performed, and this process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the restriction notification command has not been received (NO in S4101), it is determined whether or not a combination determination result command has been received (S4103). If it is determined that a combination determination result command has been received (YES in S4103), a combination determination result command reception process (S4104) described later is performed, and this process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the combination determination result command has not been received (NO in S4103), it is determined whether a RAM clear command has been received (S4105). If it is determined that a RAM clear command has been received (YES in S4105), a RAM clear command reception process (S4106) described later is performed, and this process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the RAM clear command has not been received (NO in S4105), it is determined whether an SB operation command has been received (S4107). If it is determined that an SB operation command has been received (YES in S4107), an SB operation command reception process (S4108) described later is performed, and this process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the SB operation command has not been received (NO in S4107), it is determined whether a payout number command has been received (S4109). If it is determined that a payout number command has been received (YES in S4109), a payout number command reception process (S4110) described later is performed, and this process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the payout number command has not been received (NO in S4109), it is determined whether a BB start command has been received (S4111). If it is determined that a BB start command has been received (YES in S4111), a BB start command reception process (S4112) is performed, and this process ends. In the BB start command reception process, effect data based on information indicated by the BB start command (for example, a command relating to an opening image effect in the BB gaming state and an image effect in the BB gaming state, which is output to the image control board 80) is set. Is done.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the BB start command has not been received (NO in S4111), it is determined whether a BB end command has been received (S4113). If it is determined that a BB end command has been received (YES in S4113), a BB end command reception process (S4114) is performed, and this process ends. In the BB end command receiving process, effect data based on information indicated by the BB end command (for example, a command relating to an opening image effect in the RT gaming state or an image effect in the RT gaming state) is set.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the BB end command has not been received (NO in S4113), it is determined whether an RT end command has been received (S4115). If it is determined that an RT end command has been received (YES in S4115), RT end command reception processing (S4116) is performed, and this processing ends. In the RT end command reception process, effect data (for example, a command related to an ending image effect in the RT gaming state) based on information indicated by the RT end command is set.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S4115 that an RT end command has not been received (NO in S4115), the process proceeds to step S4117 and is executed in response to reception of a command other than the above (other command reception processes). To finish this processing.

  [Restriction Notification Command Reception Processing] In the restriction notification command reception processing (S4102) shown in FIG. 34, the effect control microcomputer 71 first analyzes the received restriction notification command (S4201). Next, a payout restriction notification effect using the first background image P1 is executed (S4202). Specifically, the effect data relating to the first background image P1 shown in FIG. 41 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 74. Based on this, the image control board 80 is caused to execute a payout restriction notification effect in the above-described image effect execution process in step S4004.

  The payout restriction notification effect is an image effect that uses the image display device 42 to notify that the payout of medals is restricted in the BB gaming state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 41, an image effect using a first background image P1 displaying a character string “paying out” on the lower left and upper right of the display screen 42a of the image display device 42. It is. Through the character string of the first background image P1, it is possible to make the player recognize that the payout of medals is reduced. In addition, it is possible to make a player or a hall related person recognize that there has been an excessive payout during the previous game. In this embodiment, the payout restriction notification lamp 29 is turned on and the payout restriction notification effect is executed. For this reason, it is possible to make it easier for the player and the hall personnel to recognize that the payout of medals is suppressed less than when only the payout limit notification lamp 29 is lit. Further, in this embodiment, the payout restriction notification effect is executed until the RAM 74 is cleared to RAM or until the power is turned off.

  [Combination Determination Result Command Reception Processing] In the combination determination result command reception processing (S4104) shown in FIG. 35, the effect control microcomputer 71 first analyzes the combination determination result command (S4301). Then, information obtained by the analysis (information on the winning game combination) is stored in the RAM 74. Thereby, the information can be used in each process of the effect control microcomputer 71. Next, it is determined whether or not the AT is being set (S4302). Specifically, the determination is made based on the game information created in step S4002. If the AT is not being set (NO in S4302), the process is terminated. If the AT is being set (YES in S4302), the received winning combination determination result command is a small role 3, small role 4 or It is determined whether or not it is related to the winning of the small role 5 (S4303).

  If it is related to the winning of the small combination 3, the small combination 4 or the small combination 5 (YES in S4303), the process proceeds to step S4304, and the winning operation related to the correct pressing order is specified. Specifically, among the information included in the combination determination result command, the winning operation is specified from the winning information of the small combination 3, small combination 4 or small combination 5, and stored in the RAM 74. Then, a winning operation notification effect corresponding to the specified winning operation is selected (S4305), and this process is finished. Specifically, the effect data related to the selected winning operation notification effect is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 74. Based on this, the image control board 80 is caused to execute a winning operation notification effect in the image effect execution process in step S4004 described above.

  The winning operation notification effect is an image effect that uses the image display device 42 to notify the correct pressing order of the small combination 3, the small combination 4, or the small combination 5. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 42A, an image effect using an image P2 in which the number “1” is displayed on the “left side”, “center”, or “right side” at the bottom of the display screen 42a of the image display device 42. It is. For example, in the winning operation notification effect when the small combination 3, the small combination 7 and the small combination 8 are overlapped, an image P2 in which the number “1” is arranged on the “left side” at the bottom of the display screen 42a is used. In the winning operation notification effect when the small combination 4, the small combination 6 and the small combination 8 are overlapped, an image P2 in which the number “1” is arranged at the “center” at the bottom of the display screen 42a is used. Note that an image P2 shown in FIG. 42A is an image used in this case. Further, in the winning operation notification effect when the small combination 5, the small combination 6 and the small combination 7 are won, an image P2 in which the number “1” is arranged on the “right side” at the bottom of the display screen 42a is used. Therefore, by displaying such an image P2 on the display screen 42a of the image display device 42 while all the reels are rotating, it is possible to assist a player who stops each reel in the correct pressing order. Yes.

  If the determination in step S4303 is NO, the game combination notification effect corresponding to the winning BB combination, small combination 1 or small combination 2 is selected (S4306), and the process ends. More specifically, the effect data related to the selected game player notification effect is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 74. Based on this, the image control board 80 is caused to execute the game player notification effect in the image effect execution process of step S4004 described above.

  The game combination notification effect is an effect for notifying the winning combination of the BB combination, the small combination 1 or the small combination 2. Specifically, for example, on the display screen 42a of the image display device 42, an image including the symbol of the winning BB combination, small combination 1 or small combination 2 (designated on the outer peripheral surface of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R). This is an image effect to be displayed. By executing this game player notification effect, it is possible to make the player easily recognize the winning of the game player as compared with the case where the notification regarding the winning of the game player is performed only by turning on the special game player notification lamp 27. It is possible.

  [RAM Clear Command Reception Processing] In the RAM clear command reception processing (S4106) shown in FIG. 36, the effect control microcomputer 71 first analyzes the RAM clear command (S4401). Next, the game information and various created data stored in the RAM 74 are erased (RAM clear) (S4402). As a result, the data in the entire storage area of the sub-side payout number storage unit 74A is also deleted.

  Thereafter, the work area of the RAM 74 is initialized (S4403). Specifically, the initial information is read from the ROM 73 and set in the work area of the RAM 74. At this time, effect data relating to a normal background image is set in the RAM 74 instead of the first background image and the second background image described later. Thereby, the above-mentioned payout restriction notification effect and the excessive payout notification effect described later are completed. Also, an excessive determination flag described later is turned off.

  [SB Operation Command Reception Processing] In the SB operation command reception processing (S4108) shown in FIG. 37, the effect control microcomputer 71 first analyzes the SB operation command (S4501). Then, information obtained by the analysis (information on the pressed stop button) is stored in the RAM 74. Next, it is determined whether or not the winning operation notification effect described above is being executed (S4502). If the winning operation notification effect is being executed (YES in S4502), based on the information obtained in step S4501, it is determined whether or not it matches the operation related to the pressing order of the winning operation specified in step S4304. (S4503). If they match (YES in S4503), a winning operation success effect indicating that the operation of the stop button is in the correct pressing order is selected (S4504), and the process ends. The selected winning operation success effect is executed by the image control board 80 using the image display device 42 in the image effect execution process of step S4004. The winning operation success effect is an image effect using an image P3 in which a character string “OK!” Is arranged in the center of the display screen 42a of the image display device 42 shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if the identified stop button does not coincide with the operation related to the pressing order of the winning operation (NO in S4503), a winning operation failure effect indicating that the operation of the stop button is not in the correct pressing order is selected. (S4505), this process is finished. Note that the selected winning operation failure effect is executed in the image effect executing process in step S4004, similarly to the winning operation success effect. The winning operation failure effect is an image effect using an image P4 shown in FIG. 43 in which a character string “failure!” Is arranged in the center of the display screen 42a of the image display device 42.

  [Payout Number Command Reception Processing] In the payout number command reception processing (S4110) shown in FIG. 38, the effect control microcomputer 71 first analyzes the payout number command (S4601). Next, a second period medal calculation process (S4602) described later is performed. Next, a sub-determination process (S4603) described later is performed, and this process is finished.

  [Second Period Medal Number Calculation Process] In the second period medal number calculation process (S4602) shown in FIG. 39, the effect control microcomputer 71 first determines whether or not the gaming state is a non-RT gaming state (S4701). . In the present embodiment, the gaming state under control is managed on the sub-control board 70 side based on the various commands received in the processes of steps S4112, S4114 and S4116 of the command analysis process (FIG. 33). Specifically, the information regarding the managed gaming state is changed from the BB gaming state to the RT gaming state by receiving the BB end command. In addition, when the RT end command is received, the information regarding the gaming state is changed from the RT gaming state to the non-RT gaming state. When a BB start command is received during the non-RT gaming state, the non-RT gaming state is changed to the BB gaming state. When the BB start command is received during the RT gaming state, the RT gaming state is changed to the BB gaming state.

  If the gaming state managed on the sub-control board 70 side is not a non-RT gaming state (NO in S4701), the process is terminated. If the gaming state is not a RT gaming state (YES in S4701), the above-described sub-side It is determined whether or not there is a “free” storage area in the payout number storage section 74A (S4702).

  When there is a “free state” storage area (YES in S4702), as described above, among the “free state” storage areas, “nth storage area (n is an integer from 1 to 30)” The payout information is stored in the storage area where the value of n is the smallest (S4705). Then, it is determined whether or not the storage area storing the payout information in step S4705 is the “30th storage area” (S4706). If the storage area in which the payout information is stored is not the “30th storage area” (NO in S4706), the process ends. If it is the “30th storage area” (YES in S4706), the process proceeds to step S4707. The number of medals for the second period is calculated. That is, in the present embodiment, the second period medal number is calculated only when the payout information is stored in all the storage areas of the sub-side payout number storage unit 74A, as in the main-side payout number storage unit 64A.

  On the other hand, if there is no “free” storage area (NO in S4702), the payout information in the “first storage area” is first deleted as described above, and the “m-th storage area (where m is any of 2 to 30). The payout information stored in “integer integer)” is shifted to the “(m−1) th storage area” (S4703). As a result, since the “30th storage area” becomes “free”, the payout information is stored in the “30th storage area” that has become “free” (S4704). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S4707.

  In step S4707, a second period medal number that is the total number of medals paid out during a predetermined second period is calculated. In this embodiment, as in the case of the first period medal number, the total number of medals paid out in 30 consecutive unit games is calculated as the second period medal number. Specifically, based on the payout information stored in all the storage areas (“first storage area” to “30th storage area”) of the sub-side payout number storage unit 74A, payout is made in 30 unit games. The integrated value of the awarded medals is calculated. Then, this process is finished. In this embodiment, an initial value (“0” in this embodiment) is stored as the second period medal number until the second period medal number is calculated in step S4707.

  [Sub-determination process] In the sub-determination process (S4603) shown in FIG. 40, the production control microcomputer 71 first determines whether or not the excessive determination flag is ON (S4801). When the excessive determination flag is ON, the value of the second period medal number calculated in step S4707 of the second period medal number calculation process (FIG. 39) is larger than the third threshold (“210”). Indicates. The third threshold value is larger than the first threshold value and the second threshold value. For this reason, when the number of medals in the second period is larger than the third threshold, it indicates that there was an abnormal (remarkably excessive) payout.

  If the excessive determination flag is ON (YES in S4801), the process is finished as it is, but if the excessive determination flag is not ON (NO in S4801), the value of the second period medal number is larger than the third threshold value. It is determined whether it is a value (S4802). If the value of the second period medal number is not larger than the third threshold value (NO in S4802), that is, if the second period medal number is equal to or smaller than the third threshold value, the process ends without turning on the excessive determination flag. .

  On the other hand, when the value of the second period medal number is larger than the third threshold (YES in S4802), the excessive determination flag is turned ON (S4803), and an excessive payout notification effect using the second background image P5 is executed. (S4804) Specifically, the effect data relating to the second background image P5 shown in FIG. 44 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 74. Based on this, the image control board 80 is caused to execute an excessive payout notification effect in the above-described image effect execution process in step S4004.

  The excessive payout notification effect is an image effect that uses the image display device 42 to notify that there has been an abnormal (remarkably excessive) payout. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 44, an image effect using a second background image P5 displaying a character string “excess payout” on the upper left and lower right of the display screen 42a of the image display device 42. is there. Through the character string of the second background image P5, it is possible to make a player or a hall related person recognize that there has been an abnormal (remarkably excessive) payout. In this embodiment, the excessive payout notice effect is executed until the RAM 74 is cleared to the RAM 74 or until the power is turned off.

  That is, in this embodiment, the excessive determination flag stored in the RAM 74 is kept ON based on the operation of the reset / setting button 15 or the power-off. Therefore, once the excessive determination flag is turned ON, the excessive determination flag is not turned OFF until the reset / setting button 15 is operated or the power is turned off. A period during which the excessive determination flag is ON is referred to as a second abnormal period. Further, the operation of the reset / setting button 15 or the power-off corresponds to the establishment of the end condition (second end condition) of the second abnormal period.

8). Effects of the Present Embodiment As described in detail above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first corresponding to the total number of game media paid out during a predetermined first period, that is, over 30 consecutive unit games. It is determined whether the number of period medals exceeds a predetermined first threshold value. For this reason, for example, it is possible to determine a case where an excessive number of medals exceeding the first threshold value are paid out during the first period due to paying out medals due to fraud or winning a biased game player.

  Further, when it is stored that the first excess determination has been made, that is, when the value of the determination flag described above is “1”, it is not stored that the first excess determination has been made, that is, the determination flag. Compared to the case where the value of “0” is “0”, it is possible to execute a restriction to reduce the amount of medals paid out during the BB gaming state in the first abnormal period after the first excess determination is made until the RAM is cleared. Therefore, at least a part of the excessive payouts paid out during the first period can be offset, and the payout level of the entire game can be stabilized.

  Also, after excessive payouts, restrictions that are disadvantageous to the player may be implemented. Therefore, it is possible to suppress fraud that causes excessive payout.

  Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when it is stored that the first excess determination is made, the second setting in which the BB payout counter value N is smaller than the first set number in the first abnormal period. When the number or the third set number is reached, the BB gaming state is terminated. For this reason, it is possible to suppress the number of medals to be paid out in the BB gaming state to be smaller than when it is not stored that the first excess determination is made. Thus, at least a part of the excessive payouts paid out during the predetermined first period can be offset.

  Further, when it is stored that the first excess determination is made but the second excess determination is not made, that is, when the value of the determination flag described above is “1”, the total payout in bonus is the first small amount. When the second set number, which is the set number, is reached, the BB gaming state is terminated. In addition, when it is stored that the second excess determination is made, that is, when the value of the determination flag described above is “2”, the total number of advantageous games is set to a third set number that is smaller than the second set number. When reached, the BB gaming state is terminated. Therefore, it is possible to change the degree of restriction on the payout in the BB gaming state according to the excessive payout amount during the predetermined first period. Therefore, it is possible to further stabilize the payout level of the entire game.

  In addition, when it is stored that the first excess determination has been made, the payout limit notification lamp 29 is lit to notify that there is a limit to reduce the number of medals to be paid out in the BB gaming state. . For this reason, through such notification, it is possible to make the player recognize that payout of medals in the BB gaming state is suppressed smaller than when there is no such notification. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to have doubts about the low payout of medals in the BB gaming state during notification.

  Also, through the notification, it is possible to make a player or a hall related person recognize that there was an excessive payout during the game before the notification.

  Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when it is determined that the calculated second period medal number exceeds the predetermined third threshold value, the medal is obtained through the execution of the excessive payout notification effect (FIG. 44). It can be notified that there has been an excessive payout. For this reason, it is possible to make a player or a hall related person recognize that there has been an excessive payout during the previous game. Moreover, it is possible to prevent fraud by having such a configuration.

  Further, when the reset / setting button 15 is operated (pressed), the first abnormal period end condition (first end condition) is satisfied. For this reason, during the first abnormal period until the reset / setting button 15 is operated, it is possible to suppress the payout of medals in the BB gaming state. Since the reset / setting button 15 can be pressed when the front door 3 is in the open state, the medal payout in the BB game state can be restricted by an operation by a person other than the player such as a hall-related person. Can be terminated.

9. Second Embodiment Next, a gaming machine of the second embodiment will be described based on FIG. 26, FIG. 34, FIG. 36, FIG. The gaming machine of the second form is a pachinko gaming machine. As shown in FIG. 45, the pachinko gaming machine 301 of the second form includes a gaming machine frame 350 and a gaming board 302 attached in the gaming machine frame 350.

  As shown in FIG. 45, the gaming machine frame 350 includes an outer frame (corresponding to a frame portion) 351 and a front frame (corresponding to a door portion) 352. The outer frame 351 is a vertical rectangular frame that forms the outline of the pachinko gaming machine 301. The front frame 352 is disposed on the front side of the outer frame 351 and has a rectangular shape that protects the game board 302.

  The front frame 352 is provided with a handle 360, a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 361, and a surplus ball receiving tray (lower plate) 362. The front frame 51 is provided with an effect button 363, a decorative frame lamp 366, and a speaker 367.

  The gaming machine frame 350 includes a hinge portion (not shown) on the left end side. For this reason, the front frame 352 is rotatable with respect to the outer frame 351. Therefore, the front frame 352 can close the outer frame 351 and can be in a closed state in which the outer frame 351 is closed or in an open state in which the outer frame 351 is opened. The front frame 352 is normally in a closed state, but may be opened by an operation of a hall official. When the front frame 352 is in an open state, for example, a later-described RAM clear switch 389 provided on the back side of the game board 302 can be operated.

  In the game board 302, a game area 303 in which game balls launched by the operation of the handle 360 flow down is surrounded by a rail member 304. The game board 302 is provided with a decorative board lamp 305 (see FIG. 48). In the game area 303, a plurality of game nails (not shown) for guiding a game ball are provided.

  An image display device 307 that is a liquid crystal display device is provided near the center of the game area 303. On the display screen 307a of the image display device 307, effect symbols 308L, 308C, which are synchronized with variable display of a first special symbol (an example of a predetermined identification symbol) and a second special symbol (an example of a predetermined identification symbol) described later. There is an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of 308R. The effect symbol display area includes, for example, three symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. Each of the effect symbols is made up of a plurality of symbols representing numbers from “0” to “9”, for example. The image display device 307 includes a first special symbol and a second special symbol display that are displayed on a first special symbol display 341a (see FIG. 46), which will be described later, depending on the combination of the left, middle, and right effect symbols. The result of each variable display of the second special symbol displayed at 341b (see FIG. 46) (that is, the result of the big hit lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

  The image display device 307 provides a jackpot game effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game in addition to the effect symbol variable display effect using the effect symbol as described above (also referred to as “effect symbol variation effect” or simply “variable effect”). Are displayed on the display screen 307a. In the effect design variable display effect, an object image, a background image, and the like can be displayed in addition to a character image such as a number used for the effect design.

  In addition, the display screen 307a of the image display device 307 includes a first effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold 309A in accordance with the storage number of the first special figure hold described later, and a memory number of the second special figure hold described later. Accordingly, there is a second effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold 309B. By the display of the production hold, the number stored in the first special figure hold displayed on the first special figure hold display 343a (see FIG. 46) described later and the second number displayed on the second special figure hold display 343b. It is possible to easily show the number of stored special figure hold to the player.

  Below the image display device 307 in the game area 303, there is a first start opening (equivalent to the entrance, a fixed entrance, a first start winning opening, A fixed winning device 319 having 320) is also provided. The winning of a game ball to the first start opening 320 is an opportunity for the lottery of the first special symbol (a jackpot lottery, that is, a jackpot random number is acquired and a determination is made).

  Below the first start opening 320, an ordinary variable winning device (so-called "so-called" "a starting hole corresponding to a pitching opening, also referred to as a variable starting opening, a second starting winning opening, or a second entering opening) 321". Electric Chu ”) 322 is provided. The winning of a game ball to the second start port 321 is an opportunity for a lottery (big hit lottery) of the second special symbol. The electric Chu 322 includes a movable member 323, and opens and closes the second start port 321 by the operation of the movable member 323. The movable member 323 is driven by an electric chew solenoid 324 (see FIG. 47). In the present embodiment, the second starting port 321 can enter the game ball only when the movable member 323 is open. That is, when the movable member 323 is closed, the game ball cannot enter.

  To the right of the first start opening 320 in the game area 303 is a large winning device (corresponding to a special winning means, corresponding to a special winning port) 330 (corresponding to a special winning means, a special variable winning device). 331) is provided. The big prize winning device 331 includes an opening / closing member (corresponding to a special prize opening opening / closing member) 332 and opens / closes the big prize winning opening 330 by the operation of the opening / closing member 332. The opening / closing member 332 is driven by a special prize opening solenoid 333 (see FIG. 47). The special winning opening 330 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 332 is open.

  A gate 328 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the right side of the display screen 307 a of the image display device 307 in the game area 303. The passage of the game ball to the gate 328 triggers the execution of the normal symbol lottery (that is, the acquisition of the hit random number (ordinary symbol random number) related to the normal symbol and the determination of whether or not it is determined) that determines whether or not to open the electric chew 322. Yes. Furthermore, a plurality of normal winning holes 327 and out holes 306 are provided at the lower part of the game area 303.

  The game area 303 includes a left game area (first game area) 303A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area (second game area) 303B on the right side. The method of hitting a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 303A is called left-handed. On the other hand, a method of hitting a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game region 303B is referred to as a right hit. This pachinko gaming machine 301 aims to win the first start port 320 by left-handed. On the other hand, it is aimed to pass right to the gate 328 and win the second starting port 321 and the big winning port 330.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 45 and 46, a display device 340 is arranged at the lower left portion of the game board 302. The display devices 340 include a first special symbol display 341a that variably displays the first special symbol, a second special symbol display 341b that variably displays the second special symbol, and a normal symbol display that variably displays the normal symbol. A container 342 is included. In addition, the display units 340 hold the operation of the first special symbol display unit 343a and the second special symbol display unit 341b for displaying the number of stored operations of the first special symbol display unit 341a. There is a second special figure hold indicator 343b for displaying the number of stored (second special figure hold), and a general figure hold indicator 344 for displaying the number of stored operation hold (common figure hold) of the normal symbol display 342. include. Further, in addition to these indicators, a payout limit indicator 345 for notifying that the jackpot game is restricted by lighting is included. In this embodiment, the restriction on the jackpot game is a restriction on the number of round games. This limitation will be described in detail later.

  The variable display of the first special symbol is performed in response to the winning of a game ball at the first start port 320. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed in response to the winning of a game ball at the second start port 321. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. The first special symbol display 341a and the second special symbol display 341b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display 341. In addition, the first special figure hold indicator 343a and the second special figure hold indicator 343b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 343.

  In the special symbol display 341, the special symbol (identification information) is variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped to display a lottery based on the winning at the first start port 320 or the second start port 321 (special symbol lottery, Announce the results of the jackpot lottery). The special symbol that is stopped and displayed (the special symbol that is derived and displayed as the display result of the stop symbol and variable display) is one special symbol that is selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by the special symbol lottery. When the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (a special symbol of a specific stop mode, that is, a jackpot symbol), an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the special symbol that has been stopped (that is, the type of the winning jackpot) A special game (a jackpot game) that opens the grand prize winning opening 330 is performed. The opening pattern of the special winning opening 330 in the special game will be described later.

  Specifically, the special symbol display 341 of this embodiment is composed of eight LEDs arranged side by side (see FIG. 46), and displays a special symbol corresponding to the result of the big hit lottery depending on the lighting mode. Is. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of several types of jackpots to be described later), 1, 2, from the left such as “○ ●●● ○○ ●●” (○: lit, ●: unlit) The jackpot symbol in which the fifth and sixth LEDs are lit is displayed. In the case of a loss, a lost symbol in which only the rightmost LED is lit, such as “●●●●●●● ○”, is displayed. Note that the lost symbol is not a specific special symbol.

  In this pachinko gaming machine 301, when a game ball wins at the first start port 320 or the second start port 321, various random number values such as jackpot random numbers acquired for the win (corresponding to numerical information, determination Is also temporarily stored in the special figure holding storage unit (corresponding to the storage means for entering) 385 (see FIG. 47). More specifically, if the winning is to the first start opening 320, the first special figure holding is stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 385a (see FIG. 47), and if the winning is to the second starting opening 321, the first special drawing is stored. The second special figure hold is stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 385b (see FIG. 47). There is an upper limit to the number of special figure holds that can be stored in each special figure hold storage unit 385, and the upper limit number in this embodiment is four.

  The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 385 is digested when the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure hold becomes possible. Digesting a special figure hold means that a jackpot random number corresponding to the special figure hold is determined, and a special symbol variable display for indicating the determination result is executed. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 301, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 320 or the second starting port 321 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the execution of the variable symbol variable display Even if there is a prize during the execution of a special game or a special game, it is possible to reserve the right to win a jackpot lottery (the right to execute a special symbol variable display) for that prize up to a predetermined number. ing.

  The number of special figure hold is displayed on the special figure hold display 343. Specifically, the special figure hold indicator 343 is configured by, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of special figure holds in an identifiable manner by turning on the LEDs by the number of special figure holds.

  The variable display of the normal symbol is performed in response to the passing of the game ball to the gate 328. The normal symbol display 342 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 328 by variably displaying the normal symbol and then displaying the stop symbol. A normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (a normal symbol that is derived and displayed as a variable display result) is one normal symbol selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols by a normal symbol lottery. When the stopped normal symbol is a predetermined specific symbol (ordinary winning symbol), an auxiliary game is performed in which the second start port 321 is opened in an opening pattern corresponding to the current gaming state. The opening pattern of the second start port 321 will be described later.

  The normal symbol display 342 of this embodiment is specifically composed of two LEDs (see FIG. 46), and displays a normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery depending on the lighting mode. For example, when the lottery result is a win, a normal winning symbol in which both LEDs are lit is displayed, such as “◯◯” (◯: lit, ●: unlit). Further, when the lottery result is a loss, a lost symbol in which only the right LED is lit, such as “● ○”, is displayed. Note that the lost symbol is not a specific ordinary symbol.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 301, when a game ball passes to the gate 328, the value of the normal symbol random number obtained for the passage is stored in the general map storage unit 386 (see FIG. 47). Temporarily stored as figure hold information). There is an upper limit to the number of pending map holds that can be stored in the pending map storage unit 386, and the upper limit number in this embodiment is four.

  The general map reservation stored in the general map storage unit 386 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the general map storage becomes possible. The digestion of the general symbol hold means that the normal symbol random number corresponding to the general symbol hold is determined, and the normal symbol variable display for indicating the determination result is executed. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 301, when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 328 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, during the execution of the variable symbol display of the normal symbol or the execution of the auxiliary game Even in the case where there is, there is an upper limit of the predetermined number, and the right to draw a normal symbol for the passage (the right to execute variable symbol variable display) can be reserved.

  The number of the general map hold is displayed on the general map hold display 344. Specifically, the general-purpose hold indicator 344 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of general-purpose holds in an identifiable manner by turning on LEDs corresponding to the number of general-purpose holds.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 47 and FIG. 48, the pachinko gaming machine 301 has a main control board (corresponding to a game control means, game control board) 380 for performing control related to game profits such as jackpot lottery and game state transition, Are provided with a sub-control board (equivalent to an effect control means, an effect control board) 390 for performing control related to the effect executed as the game progresses, a payout control board 410 for performing control related to payout of the game ball, and the like. The main control board 380 constitutes a main control part, and the sub control board 390 constitutes a sub control part together with an image control board 400, a lamp control board 407, and a sound control board 406, which will be described later. Of the sub control board 390, the image control board 400, the lamp control board 407, and the sound control board 406, the sub control unit including at least the sub control board 390 may be an effect control unit.

  The main control board 380 is mounted with a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 381 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 301 in accordance with a program. The game control microcomputer 381 includes a ROM 383 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM 384 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 382 that executes the program stored in the ROM 383. The game control microcomputer 381 transmits / receives data to / from other boards via an input / output circuit (I / O port unit) 387.

  The RAM 384 is provided with the above-described special figure storage unit 385 (the first special figure storage unit 385a and the second special figure storage unit 385b) and the general figure storage unit 386. Of these, the first special figure storage unit 385a is composed of four storage areas (first storage area to fourth storage area) corresponding to the number of first special figure reservations that can be stored. Similarly to the first special figure reservation storage unit 385a, the second special figure reservation storage unit 385b has four storage areas (first storage area to fourth storage) corresponding to the number of second special figure reservations that can be stored. Area).

  As shown in FIG. 47, various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 380 via a relay board 388. Therefore, a signal is input from each sensor to the main control board 380, and a signal is output from the main control board 380 to each solenoid. Specifically, as the sensors, a first start opening sensor 320a, a second start opening sensor 321a, a gate sensor 328a, a big winning opening sensor 330a, and a normal winning opening sensor 327a are connected.

  The first start port sensor 320 a is provided in the first start port 320 and detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 320. The second start port sensor 321a is provided in the second start port 321 and detects a game ball won in the second start port 321. The gate sensor 328a is provided in the gate 328 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 328. The big prize opening sensor 330 a is provided in the big prize opening 330 and detects a game ball won in the big prize opening 330. The normal winning port sensor 327a is provided in each of the normal winning ports 327 and detects a game ball that has won the normal winning port 327.

  As solenoids, an electric chew solenoid 324 and a special prize opening solenoid 333 are connected. The electric chew solenoid 324 drives the movable member 323 of the electric chew 322. The big winning opening solenoid 333 drives the opening / closing member 332 of the big winning device 331.

  The main control board 380 is provided with a RAM clear switch (corresponding to an operation means) 389 (see FIG. 47). By operating the RAM clear switch 389, it is possible to erase game information relating to games such as game status and unpaid prize balls from the RAM 384 of the main control board 380. Since the RAM clear switch 389 is arranged on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 301 (the “rear” side in FIG. 45), the player sitting on the opposite side of the pachinko gaming machine 301 operates the RAM clear switch 389. I can't. On the other hand, hall officials (hall managers) can operate the RAM clear switch 389 by opening the front frame 352 of the pachinko gaming machine 301. As described above, the RAM clear switch 389 is disposed at a position where the player cannot operate, and is disposed at a position where the hall personnel can operate.

  Further, the main control board 380 includes a first special symbol display 341a, a second special symbol display 341b, a normal symbol display 342, a first special diagram hold display 343a, a second special diagram hold display 343b, and a general drawing. A hold indicator 344 and a payout limit indicator 345 are connected. That is, display control of these display devices 340 is performed by the game control microcomputer 381.

  The main control board 380 transmits various commands to the payout control board 410 and receives signals from the payout control board 410 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 410 is connected with a prize ball payout device 420, a ball rental payout device 430, and a card unit 435, and a launch device 412 is connected via a launch control circuit 411. The launcher 412 includes a handle 360 (see FIG. 45).

  The payout control board 410 drives the prize ball motor 421 of the prize ball payout device 420 based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 381 and a signal from the card unit 435 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 301 to win a prize ball. Or paying out the balls by driving the ball rental motor 431 of the ball rental device 430. The prize ball to be paid out is detected by the prize ball sensor 422 for counting. In addition, the paid-out lending ball is detected by a lending sensor 432 for counting. When the player operates the handle 360 of the launching device 412, the touch switch 414 detects contact with the handle 360, and the firing volume 415 detects the amount of rotation of the handle 360. Then, the launch motor 413 is driven so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 415. In this pachinko gaming machine 301, a single game ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds.

  The main control board 380 transmits various commands to the sub control board 390. The connection between the main control board 380 and the sub control board 390 is a unidirectional communication connection that can only transmit signals from the main control board 380 to the sub control board 390. That is, between the main control board 380 and the sub control board 390, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means is interposed.

  As shown in FIG. 48, on the sub control board 390, an effect control one-chip microcomputer (also simply referred to as an effect control microcomputer) 391 for controlling the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 301 according to a program is mounted. The production control microcomputer 391 includes a ROM 393 that stores a program for controlling the production as the game progresses, a RAM 394 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 392 that executes the program stored in the ROM 393. ing. The effect control microcomputer 391 transmits / receives data to / from another substrate or the like via an input / output circuit (I / O port unit) 397.

  The sub control board 390 is connected to the image control board 400, the sound control board 406 and the lamp control board 407. The effect control microcomputer 391 of the sub control board 390 causes the CPU 402 of the image control board 400 to perform display control of the image display device 307 based on the command received from the main control board 380. A RAM 404 of the image control board 400 is a memory for developing image data. The ROM 403 of the image control board 400 stores image data and moving image data to be displayed on the display screen 307a of the image display device 307. The CPU 402 of the image control board 400 reads image data from the ROM 403 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 391, and executes display control based on the image data. That is, various image data read from the ROM 403 is expanded in the RAM 404, and frame image data that can be displayed on the display screen 307a of the image display device 307 is generated. The generated frame image data is output to the image display device 307 as an image signal (video signal).

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 391 outputs voice, music, sound effect, etc. from the speaker 367 via the voice control board 406 based on the command received from the main control board 380. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 367 is stored in the ROM 393 of the sub-control board 390.

  The effect control microcomputer 391 controls lighting of lamps such as the frame lamp 366 and the panel lamp 305 via the lamp control board 407 based on the command received from the main control board 380. Specifically, light emission pattern data is created, and light emission of lamps such as the frame lamp 366 and the panel lamp 305 is controlled according to the light emission pattern data. Note that the data stored in the ROM 393 of the sub-control board 390 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 391 operates the decorative movable body 315 connected to the lamp control board 407 via the relay board 408 based on the command received from the main control board 380. The decorative movable body 315 is a movable so-called “gimmic” provided in the game area 303, although not shown in FIG. 45. The effect control microcomputer 391 controls the operation of the decorative movable body 315 in accordance with the generated operation pattern data. The operation pattern data is created using data stored in the ROM 393 of the sub-control board 390.

  The sub-control board 390 is connected to an effect button detection switch 363a that detects that the effect button 363 (see FIG. 45) has been pressed. Accordingly, when the effect button 363 is pressed, a signal is output from the effect button detection switch 363a to the sub-control board 390.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 301 of this embodiment, there are “big hit” (corresponding to win) and “losing” as a result of the big win lottery (special symbol lottery). In the case of a big win, the special jackpot symbol 341 is stopped and displayed as a special symbol. At the time of losing, “losing symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 341 as a special symbol. When winning the jackpot, a “special game (corresponding to a bonus, also called a jackpot game)” is executed in which the big winning device 331 is operated and released with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the special symbol displayed in a stopped state. Therefore, when winning a jackpot, a predetermined profit is given to the player by executing a special game (a jackpot game) (specifically, a big prize device 331 (a big prize opening 330 is opened during the special game)). ) The prize ball corresponding to the number of game balls entered in the game is paid out, the game state after the jackpot game is controlled to “time state”, which will be described later, or “high probability state”) It becomes.

  The jackpot game consists of multiple round games (corresponding to unit-open games), an opening before the first round game is started (also referred to as OP), and an ending after the last round game ends (ED It is also written). Each round game starts with the end of OP or the end of the previous round game, and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of ED. The closing time (interval time) of the big prize opening between round games is included in the open round game before the closing.

  There are three types of jackpots in this embodiment, namely, “16R hourly jackpot”, “4R hourly jackpot” and “16R normal jackpot” shown in FIG. Then, the jackpot symbol (special symbol) corresponding to each jackpot is stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicator 341. Specifically, when the jackpot is “short jackpot at 16R”, the “special chart 2_short chart” is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 341b. In addition, when “4R hour and junior big hit” is obtained, “Special figure 1_hour / short symbol” is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 341a. When “16R normal jackpot”, “Special Figure 1_Normal Symbol” is displayed on the first special symbol display 341a, or “Special Figure 2_Normal Symbol” is stopped on the second special symbol display 341b.

  Further, in this embodiment, when “16R short-time jackpot” or “16R normal jackpot” is won, the number of times of opening (number of rounds) of the big prize opening 330 is 16, and the opening time of the big prize opening 330 in each round is A jackpot game of up to 29.5 seconds is executed (see FIG. 49). In addition, when winning the “4R junior jackpot”, the number of times (number of rounds) of the winning prize opening 330 is 4 times, and the winning action of the winning prize opening 330 in each round is 29.5 seconds at maximum. (See FIG. 49). In the first special symbol, the distribution probability for each jackpot is 50% for “16R normal jackpot” and 50% for “4R short jackpot” (see FIG. 49). In the second special symbol, “16R normal jackpot” is 50%, and “16R hourly jackpot” is 50% (see FIG. 49).

  The three types of jackpots have different game states controlled after the jackpot game. That is, when “16R normal jackpot” is won, it is controlled to a non-high probability state (normal probability state) described later, whereas when “16R short jackpot” or “4R short jackpot” is won, it will be described later. Controlled to a high probability state.

  Here, in this pachinko gaming machine 301, the lottery for determining whether or not the jackpot is won is performed based on the “big hit random number”, and the winning jackpot type lottery is performed based on the “big hit type random number”. The lottery for determining whether or not to generate reach is performed based on “reach random number”, and the lottery for determining the variation pattern including the variation time is performed based on “variation pattern random number”.

  The special symbol display 341 and the normal symbol display 342 of the pachinko gaming machine 301 each have a probability variation function and a variation time reduction function. A state in which the probability variation function of the special symbol display 341 is activated is referred to as a “high probability state”, and a state in which it is not activated is referred to as a “normal probability state (non-high probability state)”. In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state. That is, the jackpot determination is performed using a jackpot determination table in which the value of the jackpot random number determined to be a jackpot is larger than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state. That is, when the probability variation function of the special symbol display 341 is activated, the probability that the display result (that is, the stop symbol) of the special symbol variable display by the special symbol display 341 becomes a jackpot symbol as compared with when the special symbol display 341 is not activated. Becomes higher.

  In addition, a state in which the function for shortening the variation time of the special symbol display 341 is activated is referred to as “time-short state”, and a state in which the special symbol display 341 is not activated is referred to as “non-time-short state”. In the “short-time state”, the variation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of variation display to the time when the display result is derived and displayed) is shorter than the “non-short-time state”. That is, the variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern determination table that is determined so that the variation pattern having a short variation time is selected more than the “non-short-time state”. That is, when the function for shortening the variation time of the special symbol display 341 is activated, a shorter variation time is easily selected as the variation time of the variable symbol special display, compared to when the special symbol display 341 is not activated. As a result, in the “short-time state”, the special-patch holding pace is increased, and effective winnings (winnings that can be stored as special-pending hold) are likely to occur at the start port. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit in the course of a smooth game.

  The probability variation function of the normal symbol display 342 operates in synchronization with the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display 341. That is, the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 342 operates in the “time-short state” and does not operate in the “non-time-short state”. Further, the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 342 operates in synchronization with the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display 341 in the same manner as the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 342. In other words, the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 342 operates in the “short time state” and does not operate in the “non-short time state”. Thus, in the “time-short state”, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than that in the “non-time-short state”, and the variation time of the normal symbol is shorter than that in the “non-time-short state”.

  Further, in the “short time state” of the present embodiment, the number of times the electric Chu 322 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than that in the “non-short time state”. That is, the function for increasing the number of times the electric Chu 322 is opened is activated. In addition, in the “time-short state”, the opening time of the electric Chu 322 is longer than that in the “non-time-short state”. That is, the open time extension function of the electric Chu 322 is activated.

  In the situation where the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 342 and the opening frequency increase function and the opening time extension function of the electric Chu 322 are activated, these functions are compared with the case where these functions are not activated. Thus, the electric chew 322 is frequently opened, and game balls frequently win the second start port 321. That is, in contrast to the “non-short-time state” in which none of the above four types of functions are operating, the “short-time state” in which all these functions are operating is easy to enter the second start port 321. On the other hand, in the “non-short-time state”, it is difficult to enter the second start port 321. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is controlled to the “short-time state”, the payout rate (the number of prize balls to be paid out with respect to the number of game balls hit in the gaming area is more than controlled in the “non-short-time state”. Ratio) increases.

  Further, in the above-mentioned “short time state”, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously when the game ball is advanced to the right game area 303B by making a right strike. In the “short time state”, the probability changing function and the changing time shortening function of the normal symbol display 342, and the opening frequency increasing function and the opening time extending function of the electric chew 322 are all activated, so that the electric chew 322 is opened. This is because the winning at the second starting port 321 is easier than the winning at the first starting port 320. Therefore, the player makes a right turn to win the game ball at the second start port 321 while passing the game ball to the gate 328 which is a trigger for the normal symbol lottery. As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of winning prizes (winning to the second starting port 321) rather than left-handed.

  On the other hand, in the “non-time-short state”, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by making the game ball enter the left game area 303A by left-handed. Since neither the probability changing function and the changing time shortening function of the normal symbol display 342 nor the opening frequency increasing function and the opening time extending function of the electric chew 322 operate, the electric chew 322 is less likely to be opened than in the “short time state”. This is because winning at the first starting port 320 is easier than winning at the second starting port 321. Therefore, a left turn is made to win a game ball in the first start port 320. As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of start prizes rather than right-handed.

  [Main Control Main Processing] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 381 will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 and 50 to 63. Note that the counter, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the game control microcomputer 381 are provided in the RAM 384. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 301 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 381 provided on the main control board 380 reads and executes the main control main process program shown in FIG. 50 from the ROM 383. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, a power-on process (S6001) described later is performed. The power-on process (S6001) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

  Next, interruption is prohibited (S6002), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S6003) is executed. In the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S6003), the above-described various random number counter values (random number counter values) are incremented by one and updated. When each random number counter value reaches the upper limit value, it returns to “0” and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than “0” or may be changed randomly.

  When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S6003) is completed, an interrupt-permitting process (S6004) is performed. While the interrupt is permitted, a main timer interrupt process (S6005) described later can be executed. The main timer interrupt process (S6005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the CPU 382, for example, at a cycle of 4 ms. That is, for example, it is executed at a cycle of 4 ms. Various counters by normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S6003) after main timer interrupt processing (S6005) is finished and until main timer interrupt processing (S6005) is started next time The value update process is repeatedly executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 382 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S6005) is not started immediately, but is started after the process for permitting an interrupt (S6004) is performed. .

  [Power-On Process] In the power-on process (S6001) shown in FIG. 51, the game control microcomputer 381 first performs a process (S6011) for enabling the watchdog timer built in the CPU 382. This watchdog timer is for monitoring the operation (system) of the CPU 382, and when it is not cleared within a certain period, the CPU 382 is reset.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch 389 provided on the main control board 380 is operated (S6012). This determination is made based on whether or not the RAM clear switch 389 is operated and an operation signal (detection signal) is input to the CPU 382. If the RAM clear switch 389 is not operated (NO in S6012), the process proceeds to step S6014. If the RAM clear switch 389 is operated (YES in S6012), the RAM clear notification flag is turned ON ( S6013) The process proceeds to step S6014. This RAM clear notification flag is a flag indicating whether or not to delete the game information stored in the RAM 384 of the main control board 380.

  In step S6014, a setting for permitting access to the RAM 384 is performed. This makes it possible to access the RAM 384, for example, to write (store) or read game information. Next, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear notification flag is OFF (S6015). If the RAM clear notification flag is not OFF, that is, it is ON (NO in S6015), the game information and various created data stored in the RAM 384 are erased (RAM clear) (S6016). As a result, the data in the entire storage area of the main-side prize ball number storage unit 384A is also erased.

  Thereafter, the work area of the RAM 384 is initialized (S6017). Specifically, the initial information is read from the ROM 383 and set in the work area of the RAM 384. At this time, the value of the determination flag is set to “0”. Subsequently, the RAM clear command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 384 (S6018), the RAM clear notification command is turned off (S6019), and this process is finished.

  On the other hand, when the RAM clear notification flag is OFF (YES in S6015), a checksum is calculated (S6020). Next, it is determined whether or not the calculated checksum value matches the checksum value based on the data in the RAM 384 when the power is turned off (S6021). If they match (YES in S6021), a return process is performed (S6022), and the process ends. If they do not match (NO in S6021), power-on error processing (S6023) for notifying the occurrence of an error, for example, displaying the occurrence of an error on the display screen 307a of the image display device 307 is performed.

  [Main Timer Interrupt Processing] In the main timer interrupt processing (S6005) shown in FIG. 52, the game control microcomputer 381 first executes output processing (S6101). Specifically, a command or the like set in an output buffer (not shown) provided in the RAM 384 is output to the sub control board 390, the payout control board 410, and the like. Next, input processing (S6102) is performed. Specifically, for example, detections detected by the sensors of each winning opening attached to the pachinko gaming machine 301 (the first starting opening sensor 320a, the second starting opening sensor 321a, the big winning opening sensor 330a, the normal winning opening sensor 327a). Read the signal. Then, a prize ball command indicating the number of prize balls according to the type of the prize opening (for example, 15 balls for the big prize opening 330 and 1 ball for the second start opening 321) is set in the output buffer of the RAM 384. The prize ball command is transmitted to the sub-control board 390 and also to the payout control board 410 in the output process (S6101).

  Next, a first period prize ball number calculation process (S6103) described later is performed, and a main determination process (S6104) is performed. Then, as in step S6003 of the main control main process (FIG. 50), the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S6105) is performed, and the start port sensor detection process (S6106) described later is performed. Next, normal operation processing (S6107) is performed, and special operation processing (S6108) described later is performed. In the normal operation process (S6107), a lottery per normal symbol is performed, and if the normal symbol is won, an auxiliary game is performed to open the electric Chu 322 in accordance with a predetermined release pattern. Thereafter, other processing (S6109) is executed, and this processing is terminated. As other processing (S6109), for example, based on the number of reserved figure 2 reserved balls described later, the second figure reserved display 343b is controlled in a display mode indicating the number, or the number of reserved figure 1 reserved balls described below. Based on the above, there is a process of controlling the first special figure holding display 343a as a display mode indicating the number.

  [First Period Prize Ball Number Calculation Processing] The first period prize ball number calculation process (S6103) shown in FIG. 53 is a game ball (award) that is paid out during a predetermined first period (in this embodiment, 10 minutes). Sphere) is the total number of first-period prize balls (corresponding to the total number of first periods). In the first period prize ball number calculation process (S6103), the game control microcomputer 381 first performs a process (S6201) for determining whether or not the value of the first timer is “0”. The first timer is provided in the game control microcomputer 381 and can measure a predetermined first period (in this embodiment, 10 minutes). If the value of the first timer is “0” (YES in S6201), the value of the first timer is set to “10 minutes” (specifically, a numerical value corresponding to “10 minutes”) (S6202), “0” is set to the value of the first prize ball counter provided in the game control microcomputer 381 and capable of accumulating the number of prize balls to be paid out (S6203), and this process is completed.

  On the other hand, if the value of the first timer is not “0” in step S6201 (NO in S6201), the number of prize balls is added to the first prize ball counter based on the detection signal read in the immediately preceding input process (S6102). (S6204). Next, the value of the first timer is subtracted by a predetermined value (in this embodiment, a value of “4 ms”) (S6205). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the value of the first timer after subtraction is “0” (S6206). If the value of the first timer is not “0” (NO in S6206), the process is terminated. If the value of the first timer is “0” (YES in S6206), the current first timer is in operation. Is stored (stored) in the RAM 384 as the first-period prize ball number (S6207). Then, this process is finished. Thus, the first period award ball number which is the number of game balls paid out during the predetermined first period (10 minutes) is calculated.

  [Main Determination Process] The main determination process (S6104) is substantially the same as the main determination process (FIG. 26) of the first embodiment described above, and therefore differs from the first embodiment with reference to FIG. Mainly explained. That is, in step S1502 of the main determination process (S6104) according to the present embodiment (second embodiment), the first period award ball number calculated in the first period award ball number calculation process (FIG. 53) and stored in the RAM 384 is stored. It is determined whether or not the value is larger than the first threshold value (“5000” in this embodiment). The first threshold value is a threshold value provided for the first-period prize ball number in order to limit the payout of prize balls in the jackpot game associated with the jackpot winning.

  Note that in this pachinko gaming machine 301, unless a prize ball is paid out due to an illegal act, a prize ball associated with the execution of a jackpot game in which the grand prize winning opening 330 is opened 16 times in 10 minutes corresponding to the predetermined first period. It is unlikely that the number will be paid out three times. Therefore, “5000”, which is larger than two times (“4800”) of the number of prize balls (for example, “2400”) associated with execution of the 16R jackpot game, is set as the first threshold value. That is, the first threshold value is a value that cannot be generated in a normal game, such as paying out a prize ball due to fraud. In this embodiment, the value of the first threshold is “5000”, but may be a value other than “5000”. In the present embodiment, the first threshold value is provided in consideration that a jackpot game is executed during a predetermined first period. However, for example, when no jackpot game is executed during a predetermined first period, the first threshold value may be changed to a value such as “400”, for example. That is, the first threshold value includes a value when the jackpot game is executed in a predetermined first period and a value when the jackpot game is not executed, depending on whether or not the jackpot game is executed in the first period. The first threshold value may be changed. In this case, a value other than “400” may be used as the first threshold when no jackpot game is executed during the predetermined first period.

  In step S1503 of the main determination process (S6104), it is determined whether or not the value of the first period prize ball number is larger than the second threshold value (“8000” in this embodiment). Note that the second threshold is a threshold provided for the number of first-place prize balls in order to limit the payout of prize balls in the jackpot game that accompanies the jackpot winning, like the first threshold value of the present embodiment. As in the first embodiment, the second threshold value is larger than the first threshold value.

  In step S1507 of the main determination process (S6104), the above-mentioned payout limit indicator 345 is turned on. Thereby, it is possible to make the player recognize in advance that the payout of prize balls can be suppressed to a minimum in a jackpot game that occurs during lighting.

  As in the first embodiment, the determination of YES in step S1502 corresponds to the “first excess determination”. The determination of YES in step S1503 corresponds to the “second excess determination”. Therefore, the value of the determination flag “1” indicates that the “first excess determination” has been made but the “second excess determination” has not been made. The value of the determination flag “2” indicates that both “first excess determination” and “second excess determination” have been made.

  [Starting Port Sensor Detection Process] In the starting port sensor detection process (S6106) shown in FIG. 54, the game control microcomputer 381 first determines whether or not a game ball has passed through the first gate 328, that is, the gate sensor 328a plays a game. Processing for determining whether or not a sphere has been detected (S6301) is performed. If the game ball has not passed through the gate 328 (NO in S6301), the process proceeds to step S6303. If the game ball has passed through the gate 328 (YES in S6301), a gate passage process (S6302) is performed. In the gate passing process (S6302), if the number of normal symbol hold (ordinary symbol hold ball number) is less than “4”, the normal symbol random number counter value (ordinary symbol random number counter value) for the normal symbol is acquired and predetermined Stored in the storage area.

  In step S6303, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second start port 321; that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second start port sensor 321a. If no game ball is won at the second starting port 321 (NO in S6303), the process proceeds to step S6307. If a game ball is won at the second starting port 321 (YES at S6303), the special figure 2 is displayed. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of second special figure reservations, specifically the value of a counter for counting the number of second special figure reservations provided in the RAM 384) has reached the upper limit number “4” ( S6304). If the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is “4” (YES in S6304), the process proceeds to step S6307. If the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is less than “4” (NO in S6304), Special Figure 2 Add 1 to the number of reserved balls (S6305).

  Subsequently, special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S6306) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S6306), each random number counter value described above is acquired and stored in a storage area corresponding to the current special figure 2 reserved ball number in the second special figure reservation storage unit 385b. . Note that the storage area corresponding to the current number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is, for example, a storage area adjacent to the storage area storing the acquired random numbers related to the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 (for example, the current special figure 2 indicates a storage area obtained by adding 1 to the storage area storing the acquired random number related to the number of reserved balls.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the first start port 320, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 320a (S6307). If no game ball has been won at the first start port 320 (NO in S6307), this process is completed. If a game ball has been won at the first start port 320 (YES at S6307), FIG. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of first special figure reservations, specifically the value of the counter for counting the number of first special figure reservations provided in the RAM 384) has reached the upper limit number “4” ( S6308). If the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is “4” (YES in S6308), this process is completed. If the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is less than “4” (NO in S6308), the special figure is displayed. One is added to the number of balls held (S6309).

  Subsequently, a special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S6310) is performed, and this process ends. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S6310), as in the above special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S6306), each random number counter value is acquired, and the current value is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 385a. Special figure 1 They are stored in a storage area corresponding to the number of reserved balls.

  [Special Action Process] In the special action process (S6108) shown in FIG. 55, the process related to the special symbol display 341 and the big prize winning device 331 is divided into four stages. , 4 ". If the “special operation status” is “1” (YES in S6401), a special symbol standby process (S6402) is performed. If the “special operation status” is “2” (NO in S6401) YES in S6403), special symbol change processing (S6404) is performed, and if “special action status” is “3” (NO in S6401, S6403, YES in S6405), special symbol confirmation processing (S6406) If the “special operation status” is “4” (NO in all of S6401, S6403, and S6405), special electric accessory processing (S6407) is performed. The special operation status is “1” by default.

  [Special Symbol Waiting Process] In the special symbol waiting process (S6402) shown in FIG. 56, the game control microcomputer 381 first sets the number of reserved balls at the second start port 321 (that is, the number of reserved figures 2 reserved balls) to “0”. Processing for determining whether or not there is (S6501) is performed. Special figure 2 When the number of reserved balls is “0” (YES in S6501), that is, a random number counter value group (a collection of various random number counter values described above) acquired due to winning at the second start port 321 Is not stored, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the first start port 320 (ie, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is “0” (S6507). If the special figure 1 reserved ball number is also “0” (YES in S6507), that is, if there is no storage of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning in the first starting port 320, the image display device It is determined whether or not the display screen 307a of 307 is being processed as a standby screen (a demo screen for waiting for customers) (S6513). If it is in the process of making the standby screen (YES in S6513), this process is finished. If the process is not in progress (NO in S6513), the standby screen setting process (S6514) is executed to display the standby screen.

  When the number of reserved balls in FIG. 2 is not “0” in step S6501 (NO in S6501), that is, storing a random number counter value group acquired due to winning at the second starting port 321 (holding information in FIG. 2) ) Is performed, a special figure 2 big hit determination process (S6502) and a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S6503) described later are performed. In the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S6503), referring to the fluctuation pattern determination table for determining the fluctuation pattern, the current gaming state and the acquisition at step S6306 of the start port sensor detection process (FIG. 54). Based on the various random number counter values, the variation pattern (and variation time) of the second special symbol is selected.

  Also, if the figure 2 reserved ball number is “0” but the figure 1 reserved ball number is not “0” (YES in S6501 and NO in S6507), that is, there is no hold information of the special figure 2, When there is one or more random number counter value groups acquired (holding information in FIG. 1) obtained due to winning at the start port 320, special figure 1 jackpot determination processing (S6508) and special figure 1 described later A variation pattern selection process (S6509) is performed. In the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S6509), referring to the fluctuation pattern determination table, based on the current gaming state and various random number counter values acquired in step S6310 of the start port sensor detection process (FIG. 54). The variation pattern (and variation time) of the first special symbol is selected.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the special symbol change display based on the first special figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is “0” (YES in S6501). That is, the digestion of the second special figure reservation is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special figure reservation. Note that the second special figure hold may not be digested in preference to the first special figure hold, but may be digested according to the winning order from the second special figure hold and the first special figure hold.

  [Special Figure 2 jackpot determination process (Special Figure 1 jackpot determination process)] Special Figure 2 jackpot determination process (S6502) and Special Figure 1 jackpot determination process (S6508) are based on FIG. It explains collectively. In the special figure 2 jackpot determining process (S6502) or the special figure 1 jackpot determining process (S6508) shown in FIG. 57, the game control microcomputer 381 first reads a jackpot random number counter value as a value for determining whether or not the jackpot (S6601). Specifically, in the special figure 2 big hit determination process (S6502), the first storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 385b of the RAM 384 (specifically, the storage area corresponding to the first special figure reservation hold) The jackpot random number counter value stored in is read. In the special figure 1 big hit determination processing (S6508), it is stored in the first storage area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 385a of the RAM 384 (specifically, the first storage area corresponding to the first special figure reservation). Read the jackpot random number counter value.

  Next, the address of the jackpot determination table for determining the jackpot is set (S6602). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S6603). If the probability variation flag is not ON (NO in S6603), that is, if it is a normal probability state (non-high probability state), it is determined whether or not it is a big hit based on the normal probability state table in the big hit determination table (S6604). . On the other hand, if it is a high probability state (YES in S6603), it is determined whether or not it is a big hit based on the table for the high probability state in the big hit determination table (S6605).

  If the result of the jackpot determination (S6604, S6605) is “big jackpot”, the jackpot type random number counter value is read, and the jackpot type is determined based on the jackpot type determination table for determining the jackpot type (S6606). Thereafter, the jackpot flag is turned on (S6607), and in the process of step S6608, special figure stop symbol data corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the jackpot type buffer provided in the RAM 384, and this process ends. On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination (S6604, S6605) is “lost”, the special figure stop symbol data corresponding to the lost symbol is set in step S6608, and this processing is terminated.

  Returning to FIG. 56, after execution of the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S6503), the special figure 2 reserved ball number is decremented by 1 (S6504), and various random number counter values are stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 385b. The place (storage area) is shifted by one to the side read from the current position (S6505). Along with this shift, the storage area corresponding to the fourth hold in the second special figure hold storage unit 385b (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared. As a result, the second special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was put on hold. Next, in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S6506), the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is started, the special operation status is set to “2”, and the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer (not shown) of the RAM 384. To do.

  On the other hand, after execution of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S6509), the special figure 1 reserved ball number is decremented by 1 (S6510), and the storage locations (storage areas) of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit 385a. ) Is shifted by one to the side read from the current position (S6511). Along with this shift, the storage area corresponding to the fourth hold in the first special figure hold storage unit 385a (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared. As a result, the first special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was put on hold. Next, in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S6512), the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is started, and the special operation status is set to “2” and the fluctuation starts as in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S6506). Set command in output buffer.

  [Special Symbol Variation Processing] In the special symbol variation processing (S6404) shown in FIG. 58, the game control microcomputer 381 first determines whether or not the special symbol variation time has elapsed (S6701). This variation time is a time determined by the variation pattern selected in step S6503 of the special symbol standby process (FIG. 56) or a time determined by the variation pattern selected in step S6509. If the fluctuation time has not elapsed (NO in S6701), the process ends. Thereby, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

  On the other hand, if the variation time has elapsed (YES in S6701), a variation stop command is set (S6702), and the special operation status is set to “3” (S6703). Then, other processing such as stopping at the symbol (hit symbol or lost symbol) set in step S6608 of the special figure 1 jackpot determining process or the special figure 2 jackpot determining process (FIG. 57) described above is performed (S6704). Finish the process.

  [Special Symbol Determination Process] In the special symbol determination process (S6406) shown in FIG. 59, the game control microcomputer 381 first performs a game state management process (S6801) described later. Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S6802). If the big hit flag is ON (YES in S6802), an open pattern setting process (S6803) of the big winning device 331 described later is performed. Next, the gaming state is reset (S6804). That is, if the probability variation flag is ON, the probability variation flag is turned OFF, and if the time reduction flag is ON, the time reduction flag is turned OFF. Thus, during the execution of the jackpot game, the gaming state is controlled to the “normal probability state (non-high probability state)” and “non-time-short state”. After that, in order to start the jackpot game, the jackpot opening command is set (S6805), the jackpot game opening is started (S6806), the special operation status is set to “4” (S6807), and the process is finished. . If the big hit flag is not ON in step S6802 (NO in S6802), the special operation status is set to “1” (S6808), and the process is terminated.

  [Game State Management Process] As shown in FIG. 60, in the game state management process (S6801), the game control microcomputer 381 first determines whether or not the probability change flag is ON (S6901). YES), the value of the probability variation counter that counts the number of special symbol variations executed during the high probability state is decremented by 1 (S6902). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation counter is “0” (S6903). If it is “0” (YES in S6903), the probability variation flag is turned OFF (S6904). On the other hand, if the probability variation flag is OFF in step S6901 or the value of the probability variation counter is not “0” in step S6903 (NO in S6901 or NO in S6903), the process proceeds to step S6905.

  In step S6905, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON. If the time reduction flag is ON (YES in S6905), the value of the time reduction counter that counts the number of special symbol changes executed during the “time reduction state” is decremented by 1 (S6906). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the value of the hour / hour counter is “0” (S6907). If it is “0” (YES in S6907), the hour / hour flag is turned off (S6908), and this processing is terminated. If the time reduction flag is OFF in step S6905, or if the value of the time reduction counter is not “0” in step S6907 (NO in S6905 or NO in S6907), the process is terminated as it is.

  [Opening Pattern Setting Process] In the opening pattern setting process (S6803) shown in FIG. 61, the game control microcomputer 381 first performs a process (S7001) for determining whether or not the value of the determination flag is “0”. That is, it is determined whether or not to restrict the payout of prize balls in the jackpot game associated with the jackpot winning. If the value of the determination flag is “0” (YES in S7001), that is, if the prize ball payout is not restricted in the jackpot game, the process proceeds to step S7002, and an opening pattern corresponding to the type of winning jackpot is set. . At this time, the same value as the number of rounds corresponding to the type of the winning jackpot is set as the value of the round counter that counts the number of unit-open games (round games) executed during the jackpot game. Thereby, in the jackpot game executed in conjunction with the winning of the jackpot, the same number of round games are executed as the number of winning jackpot rounds.

  On the other hand, when the value of the determination flag is not “0” (NO in S7001), it is then determined whether or not the value of the determination flag is “1” (S7003). If the value of the determination flag is “1” (YES in S7003), the process proceeds to step S7004, and among the items having an opening pattern corresponding to the type of winning jackpot, the number of round games is set to be small. Specifically, a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the number of rounds corresponding to the type of winning jackpot is set as the value of the round counter. Thereby, in the jackpot game executed in conjunction with the winning of the jackpot, the round game is executed one less than the number of winning jackpot rounds. That is, a jackpot game in which one round game is limited is executed.

  If the value of the determination flag is not “1” in step S7003 (NO in S7003), that is, if the value of the determination flag is “2”, the process proceeds to step S7005, and an opening pattern corresponding to the type of winning jackpot The number of round games is set smaller than that in step S7004. Specifically, a value obtained by subtracting 2 from the number of rounds corresponding to the type of winning jackpot is set as the value of the round counter. Thereby, in the jackpot game executed in conjunction with the winning of the jackpot, the round game is executed twice less than the number of winning jackpots. That is, a jackpot game in which two round games are limited is executed.

  [Special Electric Character Processing] In the special electric character processing (S6407) shown in FIG. 62, the game control microcomputer 381 first determines whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S7101). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the big winning device 331 has ended in the winning jackpot game. If the big hit end flag is not ON (NO in S7101), it is determined whether or not the big winning opening 330 is being opened (that is, whether or not the big winning device 331 is being opened) (S7102). If not open (NO in S7102), whether or not it has reached the time to open the grand prize winning opening 330, that is, the time to open the 1R after the jackpot opening time has elapsed, or between rounds It is determined whether the time for the interval has elapsed and the time for starting the next round has been reached (S7103).

  If the decision result in the above step S7103 is NO, the present process is finished as it is. On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S7103 is YES, the process advances to a step S7104 to open the special winning opening 330 according to the open pattern set in the open pattern setting process (FIG. 61).

  If the grand prize winning opening 330 is being opened in step S7102 (YES in S7102), whether the number of winning prizes to the big winning prize winning opening 330 in that round has reached the specified maximum winning prize (in this embodiment, 10 per round). It is determined whether or not (S7105). If the specified maximum number of winnings has not been reached (NO in S7105), whether or not the time for closing the big winning opening 330 has been reached (that is, whether or not a predetermined opening time has elapsed since the opening of the big winning opening 330). ) Is determined (S7106). If the opening time of the special winning opening 330 has not elapsed (NO in S7106), the present process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the prescribed maximum number of winnings has been reached (YES in S7105), or when the opening time of the big winning opening 330 has elapsed (YES in S7106), that is, which of the two round end conditions If that is satisfied, the special winning opening 330 is closed (blocked) (S7107). Then, the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S7108), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is “0” (S7109). If it is not “0” (NO in S7109), this process is terminated as it is to start the next round.

  On the other hand, if the value of the round counter is “0” (YES in S7109), in order to end the jackpot game, a jackpot ending command is set as a jackpot ending process (S7110), and the jackpot ending is started (S7111). ). Then, the jackpot end flag is turned on (S7112), and the process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, in the case of special electric equipment processing associated with winning of “16R normal jackpot” or “16R short-time jackpot” when the value of the determination flag is “0”, the special winning opening 330 is opened 16 times. When it is done, the value of the round counter becomes “0”. Further, in the case of special electric equipment processing associated with the winning of “4R short junior big hit” when the value of the determination flag is “0”, the value of the round counter becomes “ 0 ”. Therefore, in the special electric accessory processing associated with the big win when the value of the determination flag is “0”, the same number of round games as the number of rounds shown in FIG. 49 are executed.

  In addition, in the case of special electric equipment processing associated with the winning of “16R normal jackpot” or “16R short-time jackpot” when the value of the determination flag is “1”, the round is awarded when the big winning opening 330 is opened 15 times. The counter value becomes “0”. Also, in the case of special electric equipment processing associated with the winning of “4R junior jackpot” when the value of the determination flag is “1”, the value of the round counter becomes “ 0 ”. Therefore, in the special electric accessory processing associated with the jackpot winning when the value of the determination flag is “1”, the number of round games is executed one less than the number of rounds shown in FIG. That is, the round game for one time is restricted from the normal number of rounds shown in FIG. Therefore, it is possible to limit the payout of prize balls associated with one round game in one big hit game.

  Also, in the case of special electric equipment processing associated with the winning of “16R normal jackpot” or “16R short-time jackpot” when the value of the determination flag is “2”, a round is awarded when the big winning opening 330 is opened 14 times. The counter value becomes “0”. Further, in the case of the special electric equipment processing associated with the winning of “4R junior jackpot” when the value of the determination flag is “2”, the value of the round counter becomes “ 0 ”. Therefore, in the special electric accessory processing associated with the jackpot winning when the value of the determination flag is “2”, the number of round games is executed twice less than the number of rounds shown in FIG. That is, the number of round games for two times is limited compared to the normal number of rounds shown in FIG. Therefore, it is possible to limit the payout of prize balls accompanying two round games in one big hit game.

  If the jackpot end flag is ON in step S7101 (YES in S7101), the final round has ended, so it is determined whether or not the jackpot ending time has passed (S7113), and the ending time has passed. If not (NO in S7113), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S7113), the jackpot end flag is turned OFF (S7114), and a game state setting process (S7115) described later is performed. Then, the jackpot flag is turned off (S7116), the special operation status is set to “1” (S7117), and this process is finished. Thus, in the next main timer interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S6402) is executed again as the special operation process (FIG. 55).

  [Game State Setting Process] In the game state setting process (S7115) shown in FIG. 63, the game control microcomputer 381 first determines whether or not the jackpot game executed this time is a jackpot game associated with “16R normal jackpot” (S7201). . In this determination, determination is made using information related to the jackpot symbol (special symbol stop symbol data) set in the RAM 384 in step S6608 of the special figure 2 jackpot determination process or the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (FIG. 57). If the decision result in the step S7201 is YES, the hour / hour flag is turned ON (S7202), the hour / hour counter is set to “100” (S7203), and this processing is finished. By performing the processes in steps S7202 and S7203 without turning on the probability variation flag, the game state after the current big hit game is controlled to the “normal probability state” and the “short-time state”. Note that this gaming state is ended when the variable display of the special symbol is performed 100 times or when the condition for winning the next jackpot is satisfied.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S7201 is NO, the probability variation flag is turned on (S7204), and “10000” is set in the probability variation counter (S7205). Next, the time reduction flag is turned on (S7206), "10000" is set in the time reduction counter (S7207), and this processing is completed.

  [Sub-control main process] Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 391 will be described with reference to FIGS. 34, 36, 40, and 64 to 68. FIG. A counter, a flag, a status, a buffer, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 391 are provided in the RAM 394. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 301 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 391 provided on the sub control board 390 reads the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG. 64 from the ROM 393 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the sub control main process, first, a CPU initialization process (S8001) is performed. In the CPU initialization processing, stack setting, constant setting, CPU 392 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are performed.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the RAM 394 are normal (S8002). If the determination result is NO, the RAM 394 is initialized (S8003), and the process proceeds to step S8004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S8002), the process proceeds to step S8004 without initializing the RAM 394. Note that these steps S8001 to S8003 are executed only once after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter.

  In step S8004, interrupts are prohibited. Next, random number seed update processing (S8005) is executed. In the random number seed update process (S8005), the value of various effect determination random number counters is updated. The random number update method can be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 380 described above. Random values may not be added one by one at the time of update, but may be added two by two. The same applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 380 described above.

  After completing the random number seed update process (S8005), the command transmission process (S8006) is executed. In the command transmission process (S8006), various commands stored in the output buffer in the RAM 394 of the sub control board 390 are transmitted to the image control board 400. The image control board 400 that has received the command uses the image display device 307 in accordance with the command to execute various effects (effect design variation effect, opening effect associated with the jackpot game, opening game effect, ending effect, etc.). Note that the sub-control board 390 outputs sound from the speaker 367 via the sound control board 406 and the panel lamp 305 and the frame lamp 366 via the lamp control board 407 along with the execution of various effects by the image control board 400. Or the decorative movable body 315 is driven.

  Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 391 permits interruption (S8007). Thereafter, steps S8004 to S8007 are looped. While interrupts are permitted, reception interrupt processing (S8008), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S8009), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S8010) can be executed. In the reception interrupt process (S8008), a process when a strobe signal is input from the main control board 380 to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 391 is performed. In the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S8009), the switch data is generated based on the detection signal from the effect button detection switch 363a, the lamp data generated in the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later, and the decorative movable body 315 is driven. Drive data output processing and reset setting of the watchdog timer.

  [10 ms timer interrupt process] The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S8010) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a 10 ms period is input to the sub-control board 390. In the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S8010) shown in FIG. 65, the effect control microcomputer 391 first performs a received command analysis process (S8101) described later. Thereafter, a switch state acquisition process (S8102) for storing switch data for 10 ms timer interrupt processing in the RAM 394 is performed. Subsequently, a switch process (S8103) for setting display contents and the like of the first display screen 307a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process is performed. Then, lamp data (data for controlling lighting of the panel lamp 305 and the frame lamp 366) is created, voice data (data for controlling output of sound such as voice from the speaker 367) and voice control board 406 are created. And other processing (S8104) such as updating the random number for effect determination.

  [Reception Command Analysis Processing] In the reception command analysis processing (S8101) shown in FIG. 66, the effect control microcomputer 391 first determines whether or not a restriction notification command (set in step S1508) has been received from the main control board 380. If it has been received (YES in S8201), restriction notification command reception processing (S8202) is performed.

  The restriction notification command reception process (S8202) of the present embodiment is substantially the same as the restriction notification command reception process (FIG. 34) of the first embodiment described above, and therefore differs from the first embodiment using FIG. The point will be mainly described. That is, in step S4201 of the restriction notification command reception process (S8202) according to this embodiment (second embodiment), the effect control microcomputer 391 first analyzes the received restriction notification command. Next, as in the first embodiment, the payout restriction notification effect using the first background image P1 is executed (S4202). Specifically, the effect data related to the first background image P1 (FIG. 41) described above is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 394. When the production data related to the first background image P1 (FIG. 41) set in step S4202 is transmitted to the image control board 400 by the command transmission process (S8006), the CPU 402 of the image control board 400 displays the image display device. 307 is used to perform a payout restriction notification effect. Thus, on the display screen 307a, the same payout restriction notification effect as in the first embodiment is executed (see FIG. 41).

  The payout restriction notification effect is an image effect that uses the image display device 307 to notify that the payout of the prize ball is restricted in the jackpot game. Through the character string of the first background image P1, it is possible to make the player recognize that the payout of prize balls in the jackpot game is reduced. In addition, it is possible to make a player or a hall related person recognize that there has been an excessive payout during the previous game. Further, in this embodiment, a payout restriction notification effect is executed at the same time as the payout restriction indicator 345 is turned on. For this reason, it is possible to make it easier for a player or a hall-related person to recognize that the payout of prize balls in the jackpot game is suppressed less than when only the payout limit indicator 345 is lit. Further, in the present embodiment, the payout restriction notification effect is executed until the RAM 394 is cleared to the RAM or until the power is turned off.

  Returning to FIG. 66, in step S8203, it is determined whether or not a RAM clear command (set in step S6018) is received from the main control board 380, and if received (YES in S8203), a RAM clear command reception process (S8204). I do.

  The RAM clear command reception process (S8204) of the present embodiment is substantially the same as the RAM clear command reception process (FIG. 36) of the first embodiment described above, and therefore differs from the first embodiment with reference to FIG. The point will be mainly described. That is, in step S4401 of the RAM clear command reception process (S8204) according to the present embodiment (second embodiment), the effect control microcomputer 391 first analyzes the received RAM clear command. Next, as in the first embodiment, the game information and various creation data stored in the RAM 394 are erased (RAM clear) (S4402). Thereafter, as in the first embodiment, the work area of the RAM 394 is initialized (S4403). Specifically, the initial information is read from the ROM 393 and set in the work area of the RAM 394. At this time, not the first background image and the second background image described above but the effect data related to the normal background image is set in the RAM 394. As a result, the above-described payout restriction notification effect and excessive payout notification effect are completed. Also, the excessive determination flag is turned off.

  Returning to FIG. 66, in step S8205, it is determined whether or not a prize ball command (set in step S6102 above) has been received from the main control board 380, and if received (YES in S8205), a prize ball command reception process (described later) ( S8206) is performed.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not an opening command (set in step S6805) is received from the main control board 380 (S8207). If received (YES in S8207), a big hit game effect selection process (S8208) is performed. In the jackpot game effect selection process (S8208), the opening command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the opening effect to be executed during the opening of the jackpot game, and during the interval between the opening and the opening of the jackpot 330 The effect pattern (effect content) of the jackpot game effect including the open game effect to be selected is selected. Then, a jackpot game effect start command for starting the jackpot game effect with the selected effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 394.

  Next, in step S8209, as other processing, processing based on reception of a command other than the above command (for example, each command generated at the start or stop of fluctuation of a normal symbol) is performed, and this processing ends.

  [Prize Ball Command Reception Processing] In the prize ball command reception processing (S8206) shown in FIG. 67, the effect control microcomputer 391 first analyzes the prize ball command (S8301). Next, a second-period prize ball number calculation process (S8302) described later is performed. Next, a sub-determination process (S8303) is performed and the present process ends.

  [Second Period Prize Ball Number Calculation Process] In the second period prize ball number calculation process (S8302) shown in FIG. 68, the game control microcomputer 381 first determines whether or not the value of the second timer is “0”. (S8401) is performed. The second timer is provided in the effect control microcomputer 391, and can be measured by subtracting a predetermined second period (in this embodiment, 10 minutes). If the value of the second timer is “0” (YES in S8401), the value of the second timer is set to “10 minutes” (specifically, a value corresponding to “10 minutes”) (S8402), “0” is set to the value of the second prize ball counter provided in the effect control microcomputer 391 and capable of accumulating the number of prize balls to be paid out (S8403), and this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the value of the second timer is not “0” in step S8401 (NO in S8401), the number of prize balls is added to the second prize ball counter based on the received prize ball command (S8404). Next, the value of the second timer is subtracted by a predetermined value (in this embodiment, a value corresponding to “10 ms”) (S8405). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the value of the second timer after subtraction is “0” (S8406). If the value of the second timer is not “0” (NO in S8406), the process is terminated. If the value of the second timer is “0” (YES in S8406), the current second timer is operating. Is stored (stored) in the RAM 394 as the second-period prize ball number (S8407). Then, this process is finished. Thus, the second period award ball number which is the number of game balls paid out during the predetermined second period (10 minutes) is calculated.

  [Sub-determination process] The sub-determination process (S8303) of the present embodiment is substantially the same as the sub-determination process (FIG. 40) of the first embodiment described above. The differences are mainly explained. That is, in step S4802 of the sub-determination process (S8303) according to the present embodiment (second embodiment), the second period prize ball number calculated in the second period prize ball number calculation process (FIG. 68) and stored in the RAM 394 is stored. It is determined whether or not the value is larger than a third threshold value (“10000” in this embodiment). The third threshold value is larger than the first threshold value and the second threshold value. For this reason, when the number of second-period prize balls is larger than the third threshold, it indicates that there was an abnormal (remarkably excessive) payout.

  In step S4804 of the sub-determination process (S8303), the excessive payout notification effect using the second background image P5 is executed as in the first embodiment. Specifically, the effect data relating to the second background image P5 (FIG. 44) described above is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 394. When the effect data related to the second background image P5 (FIG. 44) set in step S4804 is transmitted to the image control board 400 by the command transmission process (S8006), the CPU 402 of the image control board 400 displays the image display device. 307 is used to perform an excessive payout notification effect. Thus, the overpayment notification effect similar to that in the first embodiment is executed on the display screen 307a (see FIG. 44).

  The excessive payout notification effect is an image effect that uses the image display device 307 to notify that there has been an abnormal (remarkably excessive) payout. Through the character string of the second background image P5, it is possible to make a player or a hall related person recognize that there has been an abnormal (remarkably excessive) payout. In the present embodiment, the excessive payout notice effect is executed until the RAM 394 is cleared to the RAM or until the power is turned off.

  As described above in detail, according to the pachinko gaming machine 301 of the present embodiment (second embodiment), it is possible to achieve the same effects as the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment.

  Further, when it is stored that the first excess determination is made, the total number of games being released during the bonus period from the first excess determination to the RAM clearing is 1 or 2 than the predetermined end set number. When a small set number is reached, the special game ends. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the number of game balls to be paid out in the special game, compared with the case where it is not stored that the first excess determination is made. Thus, at least a part of the excessive payouts paid out during the predetermined first period can be offset.

10. Third Embodiment Next, a gaming machine of the third embodiment will be described based on FIG. 69 and FIG. In addition, about the structure similar to the slot machine 1 of the said 1st form, the same code | symbol as the said 1st form is attached | subjected and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The gaming machine of the third mode is different from the first mode in that the winning probability of the winning BB combination is limited when the RAM 64 stores that the first excess determination is made. Specifically, instead of the combination lottery table (FIG. 10) of the first embodiment, the combination lottery table shown in FIG. 69 is used. Further, the combination determining process (FIG. 16) of the first embodiment is changed to a combination determining process shown in FIG.

  The combination lottery table shown in FIG. 69 includes three types of tables (a first table, a second table, and a third table) having different numbers of random numbers for the BB combination when the gaming state is the non-RT gaming state. The first table is a table in which the number of random numbers assigned to the BB combination in the non-RT gaming state is “150”. On the other hand, the second table is a table of “100” in which the number of random numbers assigned to the BB combination in the non-RT gaming state is smaller than that of the first table (see FIG. 69). Therefore, the winning probability of the BB combination in the second table is lower than the winning probability of the BB combination in the first table.

  The third table is a table in which the number of random numbers assigned to the BB combination in the non-RT gaming state is “0” (see FIG. 69). That is, the winning probability of the BB combination in the third table is zero, which is lower than the winning probability of the BB combination in the first table and the second table. Therefore, when the third table is referred to the lottery of various game combinations in the non-RT game state, the BB combination is not actually won.

  69, in the combination lottery table shown in FIG. 69, the number of random numbers assigned to the game combination other than the BB combination (small combination 1 to 8, re-game combination) in the non-RT gaming state, and the non-RT gaming state The number of random numbers assigned to various game combinations in the gaming state (RT gaming state, BB gaming state) is common to the first table, the second table, and the third table.

  Further, in the combination determining process (S205) shown in FIG. 70, the game control microcomputer 61 performs the same processes of steps S501 and S502 as in the first embodiment. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the game state flag is “0” (S9001). In this embodiment, when the gaming state is controlled to the non-RT gaming state, the winning probability of the BB combination is limited. If the value of the gaming state flag is not “0” (NO in S9001), the process proceeds to step S9003 described later. If the value of the gaming state flag is “0” (YES in S9001), then the value of the determination flag Is determined to be “0” (S9002).

  If the value of the determination flag is “0” (YES in S9002), the process proceeds to step S9003. In step S9003, the first table of the role lottery table shown in FIG. 69 is referred to. Specifically, data relating to the first table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 64. Thereafter, the same processing of step S503 as in the first embodiment, that is, processing for determining whether or not the game combination is successful is performed. In the success / failure determination process (S503) after performing the process of step S9003, the first table set in step S9003 is referred to. Therefore, when the gaming state is the non-RT gaming state, the winning probability of the BB combination is set to “150/65536 (about 0.229%)”, and the lottery (win / no-go determination) of the BB combination is performed.

  In this embodiment, even if the value of the game state flag is other than “0” in the process of step S9001, the first table is referred to and various game actors when the game state is the RT game state or the BB game state are referred to. Make a lottery. As described above, since the number of random numbers assigned to various game actors in the RT gaming state or the BB gaming state is common to the first table, the second table, and the third table, the gaming state is the RT gaming state or the BB gaming. In the state, the first table is referred to. Note that the second table or the third table may be referred to instead of the first table.

  On the other hand, when the value of the determination flag is not “0” (NO in S9002), it is then determined whether or not the value of the determination flag is “1” (S9004). If the value of the determination flag is “1” (YES in S9004), the process proceeds to step S9005, and the second table of the winning lottery table shown in FIG. 69 is referred to. Specifically, data relating to the second table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 64. Thereafter, the process of step S503 is performed. In the success / failure determination process (S503) after the process of step S9005 is performed, the second table set in step S9005 is referred to. Therefore, when the gaming state is the non-RT gaming state, the winning probability of the BB combination is set to “100/65536 (about 0.153%)”, and the lottery (win / no-go determination) of the BB combination is performed. That is, the BB combination is drawn with a lower winning probability than when referring to the first table. Therefore, when the value of the determination flag is “1” when the gaming state is the non-RT gaming state, the winning probability of the BB combination is limited to be lower than when the value of the determination flag is “0”.

  If the value of the determination flag is not “1” in step S9004 (NO in S9004), that is, if the value of the determination flag is “2”, the process proceeds to step S9006 and the second lottery table shown in FIG. Refer to 3 tables. Specifically, data relating to the third table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 64. Thereafter, the process of step S503 is performed. In the determination process (S503) after the process of step S9006 is performed, the third table set in step S9006 is referred to. Therefore, when the gaming state is the non-RT gaming state, the winning probability of the BB combination is set to “0/65536”, and the lottery (win / no-go determination) of the BB combination is performed. In other words, the lottery for the BB role is not drawn. Therefore, if the value of the determination flag is “2” when the gaming state is the non-RT gaming state, a restriction is made so that the BB combination is not actually won.

  As described above, in the gaming machine of the third embodiment, when the value of the determination flag is “1” or “2”, that is, when it is stored that the first excess determination is made, the first abnormality The winning probability of the BB combination during the period is set to a smaller probability than when the value of the determination flag is “0”, that is, when it is not stored that the first excess determination is made. For this reason, when it is stored that the first excess determination has been made, it is possible to relatively limit the payout of medals in the BB gaming state associated with winning the BB combination. Therefore, at least a part of the excessive payouts during the predetermined first period can be offset.

  Further, when the value of the determination flag is “2”, the lottery is performed with the value of the winning probability of the BB combination being zero. In other words, it wo n’t actually win. For this reason, payout of game media in the BB game state can be suppressed, and at least a part of excessive payout during the predetermined first period can be offset.

11. Other Modified Examples Hereinafter, modified examples of the first form, the second form, or the third form will be described. In the description of the modification, the same configurations as those of the first, second, and third embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals as those of the first, second, and third embodiments, and the description thereof is omitted. .

  In the first embodiment, when the winning combination BB is won and the symbols corresponding to the winning combination BB are stopped and displayed on any of the active lines L1 to L5 by the reels 6L, 6C, 6R, that is, the winning combination of the winning combination BB is made. When established, the game state is shifted to the BB game state. However, for example, when the BB combination is won, the gaming state may be shifted to the BB gaming state regardless of winning of the BB combination. Further, for example, after winning the BB combination, it may be configured to shift to the BB gaming state through a “predictive gaming state” that is a precursor of the BB gaming state. As the “predictor game state”, for example, a predetermined upper limit number (for example, about 30 times) is set for the number of unit games after the start, and when the unit game reaches the predetermined upper limit number, the game ends and enters the BB game state. The game state to which it transfers is mentioned.

  Moreover, in the said 1st form, it was set as the form which transfers to a BB game state by making BB combination a specific combination (winning). That is, a gaming machine that performs a so-called “big bonus” in response to winning the BB role. However, for example, it may be a gaming machine that performs a so-called “pseudo bonus” in response to winning of the small role 1. That is, when the small role 1 is won, the gaming state may be changed from a non-RT gaming state to an RT gaming state with an AT setting (so-called “ART”). In the case of this form, the small combination 1 corresponds to the specific combination (winning), and the RT gaming state with the AT setting corresponds to the advantageous gaming state.

  In the first mode, the payout information is stored in each storage area of the main payout number storage unit 64A for each unit game, and the payout information in the storage area is added every 30 times to obtain the first period medal number. It was. However, a counter that accumulates the number of medals paid out may be provided, and the value of the counter may be updated for each unit game. In this case, it resets by 30 unit games and newly accumulates. The same applies to the sub-side. In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the same method is used to count the number of medals to be paid out on the main control board 60 (380) side and the sub control board 70 (390) side. However, the counting method may be different between the main control board 60 side and the sub control board 70 side.

  In the first embodiment, the predetermined first period for calculating the total number of first periods (the number of first period medals) is 30 consecutive unit games. However, for example, the number may be other than 30 times. For example, it may be simply time. In such a case, for example, a predetermined first period is measured using a timer. The predetermined second period for calculating the second period total number (second period medal number) is the same as the first period. In the first and second embodiments, the predetermined first period and the predetermined second period are the same. However, the predetermined first period and the predetermined second period may be different from each other.

  In the first embodiment, the total number of medals paid out during the predetermined first period is directly used as the first period medal number. However, for example, a calculated value (average value) obtained by averaging the total number of medals paid out during a predetermined first period per unit game may be used as the first period total. Further, for example, a calculated value (average value) obtained by averaging the total number of medals paid out during a predetermined first period per unit time may be used as the first period total. In the second embodiment, the total number of prize balls paid out during the predetermined first period is directly used as the first period prize ball number. However, for example, a calculated value (average value) obtained by averaging the total number of prize balls paid out during a predetermined first period per unit time may be used as the first period total. Further, for example, a calculated value (average value) obtained by averaging the total number of prize balls paid out during a predetermined first period per change of the special symbol may be used as the first period total.

  In the first and second embodiments, the operation of the reset / setting button 15 (RAM clear switch 389) is to establish a predetermined first end condition for ending the first abnormal period. However, in addition to the above-described operation, for example, an operation of turning on the power again after opening the front door 3 (front frame 352) may be employed. Specifically, the value of the determination flag is cleared to zero by this operation. In addition, for example, a threshold value (end threshold value) for the first total period may be provided, and the timing when the first total period falls below the end threshold value when the first excess determination is stored in the storage unit. In the first and second embodiments, the predetermined first end condition and the predetermined second end condition are different. However, they may be the same.

  Moreover, in the said 1st form, it was set as the structure which performs the restriction | limiting of the payout amount of the game medium in a BB game state in the 1st abnormal period. However, for example, the restriction may be executed during at least a part of the first abnormal period. As such a configuration, for example, while the amount of payout of game media in the BB gaming state corresponding to a part of the first abnormal period (for example, an odd number of BB gaming state in the first abnormal period) is limited, A configuration in which the payout amount of the game medium in the BB gaming state (for example, the even-numbered BB gaming state) corresponding to a period other than the first abnormal period is not limited.

  Moreover, in the said 3rd form, it was set as the structure which performs the restriction | limiting of the winning probability of BB combination in the period which is a non-RT game state among 1st abnormal periods. However, for example, the configuration may be such that the restriction is executed over the entire first abnormal period. Further, for example, the restriction may be executed during a period controlled in a gaming state other than the non-RT gaming state.

  Moreover, in the said 2nd form, the sub control board 390 was set as the structure which restrict | limits the payout amount of the game medium which concerns on the special game equivalent to a privilege small. However, instead of paying out the game media related to the privilege, the winning probability of winning the jackpot may be limited to be small. In such a configuration, for example, the restriction may be performed on the entire first abnormal period, the restriction may be performed only during the non-short-time state, or the restriction may be performed only during the time-short state period. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which restrict | limits the winning probability of jackpot to zero.

  In the first embodiment, when the number of medals paid out in the BB gaming state reaches the second set number or the third set number (small set number) smaller than the first set number (predetermined end set number), BB The game state is ended, and the payout of game media related to the privilege is restricted. However, for example, the payout number of game players who win a prize during the BB game state may be smaller than normal or may be zero.

  In addition, for example, in a gaming machine configured to terminate the operation in the advantageous gaming state by the number of unit games performed during the operation of the privilege (advantageous gaming state), the privilege that is the total number of unit games performed in the advantageous gaming state A configuration may be adopted in which the total number of medium games is counted and the advantageous game state is terminated when the total number of bonus medium games reaches a small set number smaller than a predetermined end set number. In such a configuration, if YES in step S2201 of the BB state process (FIG. 29) of the first embodiment, the process of step S2206 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S2207. However, the process of step S2207 is changed to a process of adding 1 to the counter value N for counting the number of unit games in the BB game state. Thereafter, the BB state end process in step S2208 is performed. However, all of the first set number, the second set number, and the third set number in the BB state end process shown in FIG.

  In the second embodiment, when the number of round games during a special game reaches a small set number (“15” or “14”) that is smaller than a predetermined end set number (for example, “16” of 16R normal jackpot) The execution of the special game is terminated and the payout of the game medium related to the privilege is restricted. However, for example, the number of award balls during a special game is less than usual (for example, the prize ball of “15” ball is changed to “10” ball for the prize winning entrance), or is reduced to zero. Also good. Further, the upper limit value of game balls that can be won during one round game may be set to a value smaller than usual.

  Moreover, in the said 1st form, the operation | movement of BB game state was made into a privilege. However, for example, AT (assist time) may be set as a privilege. In this case, as in the first embodiment, it is more preferable that the game combination includes small combinations such as small combination 3 to small combination 5 that are correctly answered in the pushing order and paid out.

  Moreover, in the said 1st form and the said 2nd form, the structure which provided the 2nd threshold value larger than a 1st threshold value and a 1st threshold value with respect to a 1st period total number (a 1st period medal number, a 1st period prize ball number). It was. However, for example, only the first threshold value may be provided. In addition to the first threshold value and the second threshold value, one or more threshold values that are larger than the second threshold value may be provided.

  Moreover, in the said 2nd form, it was set as the game machine provided with two of the 1st starting port 320 and the 2nd starting port 321 as a ball entrance. However, only one entrance may be provided. Moreover, although it was set as the game machine which provided one of the big prize apparatus 331 as a special prize apparatus, you may provide two special prize apparatuses. In addition, “big hit (16R normal big hit, 4R short junior big hit, 16R short junior big hit)” is considered as a win, but “small hit” may be won in a gaming machine capable of winning “small win”. Further, a round counter for subtracting (counting down) the round game was used as the privilege counting means. However, a counter that adds (counts up) round games to the privilege counting means may be used.

  Moreover, in the said 1st form and the said 2nd form, it is the structure which alert | reports that the restriction | limiting is made | formed by execution of the payout restriction | reporting notification effect shown in FIG. 41 with the lighting of the payout restriction | reporting notification lamp 29 (payout restriction indicator 345). It was. However, for example, it may be configured to notify that the restriction is made only by turning on the payout restriction notification lamp 29 (payout restriction indicator 345). For example, it may be configured to notify that the restriction is made only by executing the payout restriction notification effect. For example, it may be configured that there is no suggestion or notification that the restriction is made. In addition, an image effect using the first background image P1 that displays “dispensing restricted” shown in FIG. 41 is executed to notify that the restriction is made. However, for example, a special background image that is different from a normal character string, although there is no display of a character string, may be used to indicate that the restriction is made. For example, instead of the image effect, a sound effect using a speaker or a lamp effect using lamps may be used.

  Moreover, in the said 1st form and the said 2nd form, it was set as the structure which counts the number of the game media for calculation of a 2nd period total number based on the command received from the main control board 60 (380). However, if it is a pachinko gaming machine, for example, a sensor that can detect the number of prize balls actually paid out is provided, and the sub-control board 390 counts the number of game media (number of prize balls) based on the detection signal. Good.

  In the first form and the second form, the third threshold value is larger than the second threshold value. However, for example, when there are the first threshold value and the second threshold value as in the first form and the second form, the third threshold value may be the same value as the first threshold value or the second threshold value. In the case of only the first threshold value, the third threshold value may be the same value as the first threshold value.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, an image effect using the second background image P5 displaying “excess payout” shown in FIG. 44 is executed to notify that there has been an excessive payout. . However, for example, a special background image that is different from a normal character string, although there is no display of a character string, may be used to indicate that there has been excessive payout. For example, instead of the image effect, a sound effect using a speaker or a lamp effect using lamps may be used. For example, the structure which does not suggest or alert | report that there was excessive payout may be sufficient.

  Moreover, in the said 1st form, it was set as the structure which performs the process which adds and adds a lottery flag in any game state by a combination determination process (FIG. 16). However, it may be configured to perform the process of turning on the extra lottery flag only when the gaming state is controlled to the RT gaming state.

  Moreover, in the said 1st form, it was set as the structure which the microcomputer 61 for game control performs AT process which performs various control regarding the setting of AT (assist time). However, instead of the game control microcomputer 61, a configuration executed by the effect control microcomputer 71 may be used.

  In the first mode, the RT gaming state is provided as the gaming state, but the RT gaming state is not provided, and there are two gaming states, a BB gaming state and a normal gaming state (the non-RT gaming state of the first mode). The structure which provided may be sufficient.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the sub control board 70 (390) and the image control board 80 (400) are separated from each other. However, a sub control board including the image control board may be used.

  In the first embodiment, the gaming machine is provided with three reels. However, it may be a gaming machine provided with a plurality of reels (variation display means), for example, a gaming machine provided with four reels or two reels.

1 ... Slot machine (game machine)
2 ... Main unit (outer frame)
3. Front door (door part)
6C ... Middle reel (variation display means)
6L ... Left reel (variation display means)
6R ... Right reel (variation display means)
8a ... start detection sensor (start operation detection means)
9CA: Medium SB detection sensor (stop operation detection means)
9LA: Left SB detection sensor (stop operation detection means)
9RA: Right SB detection sensor (stop operation detection means)
15 ... Reset / setting button (operation means)
29 ... Discharge limit notification lamp 60 ... Main control board (game control means)
61... Game control microcomputer 64... RAM (storage means)
70. Sub-control board (game control means)
71 ... Production control microcomputer 301 ... Pachinko machine (game machine)
320 ... 1st starting entrance (entrance entrance)
321 ... 2nd starting entrance (entrance entrance)
330 ... Grand prize opening (special prize opening)
331 ... Grand prize device (special prize means)
332 ... Opening / closing member (special prize opening opening / closing member)
351 ... Outer frame (frame part)
352 ... Front frame (door)
380 ... Main control board (game control means)
381... Game control microcomputer 384... RAM (storage means)
385 ... Special figure storage section (storage means for entrance)
389 ... RAM clear switch (operation means)
390 ... Sub-control board (game control means)
391 ... Production control microcomputer N ... BB payout counter value (total payout during bonus)

Claims (1)

A plurality of variation display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols;
Lottery means for performing a lottery,
A payout means for paying out game media;
In the case where the lottery result by the lottery means is the winning winning, an advantageous privilege granting unit that can grant a privilege advantageous to the player ;
A payout counting means for counting the number of game media paid out by the payout means;
And it counted based on the number of game media, capable of calculating calculating means Period total number you corresponds to the total number of game media paid out during between predetermined period by said dispensing counting means,
A first determination means for determining if the total number between before Symbol period calculated by the calculation means exceeds a first threshold value,
Second determination means for determining whether or not the total number of periods exceeds a second threshold value greater than the first threshold value;
When the first excess determination that the total number between before Symbol period exceeds the first threshold value is made by the first determining means, until the first excess determination is given from being made first end condition is satisfied The first abnormal period, the first excess determination is stored, and when the second excess determination is made by the second determination means that the total number of periods exceeds the second threshold, the second A second abnormal period from when the second excess determination is made until a predetermined second end condition is satisfied , and storage means for storing that the second excess determination has been made ,
The lottery means performs a lottery of a combination including a specific combination that is the winning based on a start operation for starting the variable display of the plurality of variation display units.
The payout means pays out game media when a combination of symbols related to payout of game media is stopped and displayed by the plurality of variation display means,
The advantageous privilege giving means is:
When the specific combination is won by lottery by the lottery means, the advantageous gaming state that is the privilege can be activated,
A privilege that counts the total number of paid-out games that are paid out during the operation in the advantageous gaming state, or the total number of games in the privilege that is the total number of unit games performed during the operation in the advantageous gaming state. Equipped with medium counting means,
The advantageous privilege giving means is:
If it is not stored in the storage means that the first excess determination has been made, the total bonus payout count or the total bonus game count counted by the bonus counting means reaches a predetermined end set number. Then, the advantageous gaming state in operation is terminated,
When it is stored in the storage means that the first excess determination has been made but the second excess determination has not been made, the privilege is provided during at least a part of the first abnormal period. When the total payout total number or the total number of bonus medium games reaches the first small set number less than the end set number, the advantageous gaming state is ended,
In the case where the storage means stores that the second excess determination has been made, during the at least a part of the second abnormal period, the total payout during bonus or the total number of games during bonus is stored. The gaming machine is characterized in that the advantageous gaming state is terminated when a second small set number smaller than the first small set number is reached .

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