JP6706228B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine (spindle type gaming machine, slot machine) provided with a plurality of reels having symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface is known. This type of gaming machine gives a certain gaming value to gaming media such as medals and pachinko balls, and plays a game to obtain such gaming media. In addition, this kind of gaming machine performs an internal lottery triggered by the player's rotation start operation and starts the rotation of a plurality of reels, and a player's stop operation as a trigger according to the result of the internal lottery. The control to stop a plurality of reels is performed. Then, the result of the game is determined by the symbol combination displayed on the winning determination line when the plurality of reels are stopped, and the payout of medals or the like is performed according to the result of the game.

In the above-mentioned gaming machines, either winning or non-winning of the winning combination occurs as a result of the game, but the probability of winning the winning combination is displayed by displaying the number of winnings and non-winnings of each winning combination in a predetermined period. There is disclosed a technique that enables a player to guess (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-127861

In recent years, in game machines, it has been required to execute control using an operation record, which is a value recorded from initial operation, for a main control unit that executes a program relating to the progress of a game. In such a gaming machine, if the time required for executing various controls using the operation record becomes long, the time during which the progress of the game is interrupted for the execution of the control processing also becomes long. The control using the operation record may affect the progress of the game, such as causing an error in the control process related to the progress of the game.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing the control using the operation record from affecting the progress of the game.

The present invention comprises a display device (610),
The status of the display device includes
Off state,
Lit state, and included,
In the case where the display device performs a blinking display that alternately performs the off state and the lit state,
A first setting process, which is a process of setting an extinguishing mode corresponding to the extinguished state;
A determination process that is a process of determining whether to control the display device in the turned-off state that is set after executing the first setting process;
After performing the determination process, performing a control process for controlling the display device in a set mode,
In the determining process, when it is determined that the display device is not controlled in the set extinguishing mode, the second setting process is a process of setting a lighting mode corresponding to the lighting state as the mode of the display device. And then execute the control process,
In the determination process, when it is determined that the display device is controlled in the turned-off state that is set, the execution of the second set process is omitted and the control process is executed.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing the control using the operation record from affecting the progress of the game.

It is a perspective view showing appearance composition of a game machine of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining a functional block of a game machine of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table in the non-RT state-RT2 state, the bonus establishment state, and the bonus state of the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. (A) is a diagram illustrating a winning mode of a small winning combination that can be won in the non-RT state to RT2 state and the bonus-established state of the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention, and (B) is a winning state in the first bonus state It is a figure explaining the winning mode of a small winning combination. It is a state transition diagram of the game state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a period transition diagram concerning the non-advantageous period and the advantageous period controlled by the advantageous period control means in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram illustrating management of data such as the number of games played and the number of payouts in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is an exploded perspective view of the main control unit in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view showing the state where the game machine of the embodiment of the present invention is opened. (A) is a front view showing a ratio display device on a main controller in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention, and (B) is a front view of the ratio display device. It is a figure explaining the display on the ratio display device in the game machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the memory map of the main CPU of the main control part in the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a flow chart which shows operation record display processing which operation record control means of a game machine of an embodiment of the present invention performs. (A)-(G) is a figure explaining a display with a ratio display device in a game machine of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view showing the appearance composition in the state where the door of the game machine of the modification of the present invention was opened. It is a front view of the game machine of the modification of this invention. It is a figure explaining the functional block of the game machine of the modification of this invention.

The present embodiment will be described below. The present embodiment described below does not unreasonably limit the content of the present invention described in the claims. Moreover, not all of the configurations described in the present embodiment are essential configuration requirements of the invention.

1. Configuration FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a slot machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is a so-called spinning-roller type gaming machine, and is a type of gaming machine that performs a game using medals as a game medium.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a reel unit composed of a first reel R1 to a third reel R3 as a plurality of reels is housed in a box-shaped casing composed of a storage box BX, a front upper door UD and a front lower door DD. Has been. A hopper unit 320 (see FIG. 2) as a medal payout device is housed in the lower part of the reel unit in the housing. Further, in the housing of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a CPU, a ROM (an example of an information storage medium), a RAM and the like are mounted, and a control board for controlling the operation of the slot machine 1 is also housed.

The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 shown in FIG. 1 are divided into 20 areas (hereinafter, each area is referred to as “coma”) at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surface thereof, and a plurality of types are provided for each frame. One of the symbols is arranged. Further, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are axially supported by a stepping motor (not shown) as a reel driving means, and are respectively driven to rotate around the axis of the stepping motor, and the pulse number of the driving pulse of the stepping motor. By controlling the pulse width, pulse width, etc., it is possible to stop in frame units (predetermined rotation angle unit, predetermined rotation amount unit). That is, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the stepping motor rotationally drives the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 according to the drive pulse supplied from the control board, and the supply of the drive pulse is cut off from the control board. Then, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped as the rotation of the stepping motor is stopped.

The front upper door UD and the front lower door DD are provided such that they can be opened and closed individually. The front upper door UD is provided with a display window DW that allows observation of the rotation state and the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. In the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, among the plurality of types of symbols arranged at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surface of each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, they are continuously arranged on the outer peripheral surface. The three symbols (upper symbol, middle symbol, lower symbol) that are present can be observed from the front of the slot machine 1 through the display window DW.

Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, upper, middle, and lower stages are provided for each reel as display positions for observing symbols through the display window DW, and an effective line is formed depending on a combination of display positions of the reels. It is set. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the number of medals required for one game, that is, the so-called prescribed insertion number is 2 (second prescribed insertion number) or 3 (first prescribed insertion number) depending on the game state. When the medals corresponding to the specified number of coins set in each game state are inserted, the activated line L1 constituted by the middle stages of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is activated. To be done.

Then, the game result is determined by the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the activated line L1 in the display window DW, and when the symbol combination on the activated line L1 is a symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined winning combination, As a winning combination, the hopper unit 320 pays out medals.

A game information display section DS is provided on the front upper door UD. The game information display section DS is composed of an LED, a lamp, a 7-segment display, etc., and is the total or the number of medals credited, the number of medals paid out or obtained in one game, and the number of medals paid out in the bonus state. , Total information of winning combinations in this game, various game information such as display of information indicating how to press the stop buttons B1 to B3 related to payout of medals.

The game information display section DS includes a main control display device 500 composed of a 7-segment display device, and when a specified number of medals are inserted and the start lever SL is operated, the player wins in this game. When the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped after the notification display, which is a display corresponding to the winning command that is the control signal created based on the winning information that is the information of the winning combination, is displayed. The number of medals paid out or the number of medals acquired is displayed when the notification display is completed. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, each segment of the main control display device 500 is turned on and off in a display mode according to the winning command, so that the player can guess which role is the winning combination in the internal lottery. Such a notification display is executed.

Further, the main control display device 500 is a dot of a 7-segment display and is lit when the advantageous period is started by the advantageous period control means 400A described later, and the advantageous period is not started, that is, non-advantageous. An advantageous period notification unit 500A is provided to notify whether or not the advantageous period has started by turning off the light when the period has started.

Further, the front upper door UD is provided with an effect display device 330 for effecting. The effect display device 330 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display, and displays various images and images for assisting the game or enlivening the game. Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of speakers (not shown) for performing an effect are provided for the front upper door UD and the front lower door DD. From the speaker, various sounds for assisting the game or enlivening the game are output.

Various operating means are provided on the front lower door DD. As the operating means, a single bet button BT for inserting one medal and a max bet button MB for inserting a specified number of medals, as an inserting operation means for performing an operation for inserting credited (stored) medals. The first lever R1 to the third reel R3 are rotated and driven by a start lever SL as a game start operation means for causing the player to execute a start operation that triggers the game to start, and a first stepping motor. A stop button B1 to a stop button B3 as stop operation means for causing the player to execute a stop operation that triggers stopping of each of the reels R1 to R3 and a settlement button BS for settlement of credited medals. Is also provided.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the player inserts medals into the medal insertion slot MI, or when the medals are credited more than the specified number of insertions, the single bet button BT is pressed the same number of times as the specified insertion number. By performing a single bet operation or a max bet operation of pressing the max bet button MB, a specified number of medals can be set in the inserted state, and rotation control of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 can be started. It is set to the ready state. When the player performs a start operation on the start lever SL, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 on the control board are started to rotate by driving the stepping motor, and an internal lottery using random numbers is performed. On condition that the rotation speed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 has risen to a predetermined speed and has become the steady rotation, the pressing operation of the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 is permitted, that is, the stop button B1 to the stop button B3. The stop operation by is enabled.

After that, when the player presses the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 at arbitrary timing (hereinafter, referred to as “pressing timing”), the stop signal output built in each of the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 is output. The stop switch 240 as means performs an ON operation, and changes the reel stop signal output to the control board from the OFF state to the ON state. Here, the stop switch includes, for example, a photo sensor, a continuity sensor, a pressure sensor, and the like.

Further, when the player releases the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 that are in the pressed state at an arbitrary timing, the stop switches corresponding to the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 perform the OFF operation, and the reel stop for outputting to the control board is stopped. The signal is changed from the ON state to the OFF state. Then, the control board responds to the result of the internal lottery based on the change from the OFF state to the ON state of the reel stop signal whose signal state changes depending on the pressing timing and the release timing of the stop button B1 to the stop button B3. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped at the stop position.

Further, a medal payout opening MO and a medal receiving tray MP are provided below the front lower door DD, and the number of medals according to the result of the game is paid out from the medal payout opening MO to the medal receiving tray MP. ing. In addition, when the settlement button BS is pressed while the credited medals are stored in the gaming machine, it corresponds to the number of credits (the number of credited medals) from the hopper unit 320 when the settlement button BS is pressed. The payment processing for paying out the number of medals to be performed is executed, and the medals are paid out from the medal payout opening MO to the medal receiving tray MP.

FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the slot machine 1 of this embodiment. The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is controlled by the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20 which are independent control boards. The main controller 10 receives the input signals from the input means of the medal insertion switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, the stop switch 240, the setting change switch 250, and the reset switch 260 as a plurality of operation detection means, and plays the game. Various operations for executing the above are performed, and the operations of the output means such as the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, the game information display section DS, and the ratio display device 610 are controlled based on the operation results. Further, in the slot machine 1, the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20 are configured to allow only short-direction communication from the main control unit 10 to the sub control unit 20, and the main control unit 10 to the sub control unit 20. Although various signals can be transmitted to the main control unit 10, the sub-control unit 20 is communicatively connected to the main control unit 10 so that various signals cannot be transmitted.

The function of the main control unit 10 is stored in advance in various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), ROM (Read Only Memory, an example of information storage medium), hardware such as RWM, ROM, etc. It is realized by software including a predetermined stored program. The main control unit 10 of this embodiment has a CPU (Central Processing Unit, hereinafter, the CPU of the main control unit 10 is also referred to as “main CPU”) as a processor.

Further, the main control unit 10 has, on the ROM of the main control unit 10, a setting changing unit 100, a deposit receiving unit 105, a random number generating unit 110, an internal lottery unit 120, a reel control unit 130, a winning determination unit 140, and a payout control unit. 150, a replay processing means 160, a game state transition control means 170, a main storage means 190, an advantageous period control means 400A, an instruction function state control means 400B, and an operation record control means 600 are provided. Each unit constituting the main control unit 10 reads out and executes each control program stored in the main storage unit 190 in advance when each control process is executed.

The setting changing unit 100 controls to change the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 191 of the main storage unit 190. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, by inputting the setting signal which is the signal output from the setting change switch 250 provided in the power supply device 290 (see FIG. 9) housed in the storage box BX, The setting is changed. The setting change switch 250 is a setting key switch whose ON/OFF state is switched by rotating a setting key inserted in a key cylinder 270 (see FIG. 9) provided on the front surface of the power supply device 290, and a setting change. It is composed of a change switch that outputs a setting signal by detecting that the button 280 (see FIG. 9) is pressed.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the switch of the power supply device 290 is operated and the power supply device 290 is powered when the setting key is inserted into the key cylinder 270 and the setting key is rotated clockwise (or counterclockwise). Is supplied as a condition for permitting setting changes (setting change permission condition). When the setting change permission condition is satisfied, the setting change means 100 controls the slot machine 1 to a state in which the setting change is permitted (setting change permission state).

In the setting change permission state, the setting change unit 100 sets the set value stored in the set value storage unit 191 every time the setting signal is received from the change switch provided in the power supply device 290. .. Cyclically fluctuate in the order of setting 6→setting 1→... Further, in the slot machine 1, the operation of the start switch 230 in the setting change permitted state is a condition for confirming the setting, and the set value storage means is based on the start signal from the start switch 230 operated by the operation of the start lever SL. The setting value stored in 191 is confirmed and the setting change permission state is ended. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the winning probabilities of some winning areas among the winning areas that can be won in the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120 are changed according to the set value determined in the set value storage means 191. It

The throw-in acceptance means 105 performs processing for validating the game start operation for the start lever SL based on the fact that a specified number of medals have been thrown during the throw-in acceptance period for accepting the insertion of medals. Specifically, when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot MI, the medal insertion switch 210 operates, and the insertion acceptance means 105 puts the inserted medals into the insertion state within the specified number of insertions. Set. Further, when the bet operation is performed in which the single bet button BT or the max bet button MB is pressed while the medals are credited, the throw-in acceptance means 105 operates the bet switch 220, and accordingly the specified throw-in number. The credited medal is set to the inserted state, up to.

In the present embodiment, the input acceptance means 105 has a game state controlled by the game state transition control means 170 in a non-replay time state to a replay time 2 state (hereinafter, the replay time is also referred to as “RT”), a bonus establishment state or A first regular big bonus or a second regular big bonus (hereinafter, the regular big bonus is referred to as "RBB", the first regular big bonus is referred to as "RBB1", In the case of the first bonus state in which the second regular big bonus is described as “RBB2”) and the regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as “RB”) as the first-class special accessory continuously operates. , The specified number of throws is set to three as the first specified number of shots, and the challenge big bonus as the accessory continuous operation device relating to the second type special accessory during the non-RT state to the RT2 state of the game (hereinafter, In the case of the second bonus state in which “CBB” is activated and the challenge bonus (hereinafter referred to as “CB”) as the second-class special accessory is continuously activated, the prescribed number of coins is set to the second. Set it to 2 as the specified number. Details of each gaming state will be described later.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first pressing operation of the start lever SL that is activated based on the insertion of the medals corresponding to the specified insertion number is accepted as the game start operation by the player, and the first operation is performed. This is an opportunity to start the rotation of the reels R1 to R3, and an opportunity for the internal lottery means 120 described later to execute the internal lottery.

The random number generation means 110 is means for generating random numbers for lottery. The random number can be generated, for example, based on the count value of an increment counter (a counter that counts numerical values so as to circulate in a predetermined count range). In the present embodiment, the “random number” is not limited to a value that is randomly generated in a mathematical sense, but even if the generation itself is regular, the acquisition timing and the like are irregular, so A value that can function as a random number is also included.

The internal lottery means 120 performs an internal lottery for determining whether or not a winning combination is won based on a start signal output by the player performing a start operation on the start lever SL and the start switch 230 detecting the start operation. It is a means for performing a lottery table selection process, a random number determination process, a lottery flag setting process, and the like.

In the lottery table selection processing, which of the plurality of internal lottery tables stored in the internal lottery table storage means 192 of the main storage means 190 is used to determine which internal lottery table is to be used for the internal lottery is based on the current gaming state. select. In each internal lottery table, each of a plurality of random numbers (for example, 65536 random numbers from 0 to 65535) is associated with various winning combinations such as replays, small winning combinations, bonuses, and loss (unwinning). .

FIG. 3 shows an internal lottery table A to an internal lottery table C, which are internal lottery tables selected when the gaming state is the non-RT state to the RT2 state, and RBB1 or RBB2 in the internal lottery in the non-RT state to the RT2 state. In the internal lottery table D, which is an internal lottery table that is selected when the game is in the bonus state that is the game state to be won, and in the first bonus state, which is the game state when the RBB1 or RBB2 is won. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table E which is an internal lottery table selected in a certain case. In the present embodiment, when the CBB is won in the internal lottery in the non-RT state to the RT2 state, and the second bonus state is the gaming state that is shifted when the CBB wins, the game won by the CBB. The internal lottery table in which the random numbers are associated with the replays that can be won in the internal lottery table selected in (3) is used.

As shown in FIG. 3, the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table C selected when the game state is the non-RT state to the RT2 state, and the internal lottery table selected when the game state is the bonus established state. The winning probabilities of the winning areas including small wins are the same for both D and, as the winning areas including the small wins, the winning area "Battle Bell 1" to the winning area "Battle Bell 6" are won. Random numbers are respectively associated with the area “common bell role”, the winning area “rare role”, and the winning area “missing role”. On the other hand, in the internal lottery table E selected when the gaming state is the first bonus state or the second bonus state, a random number is associated with the winning area “JAC” as a winning area including a small winning combination.

In addition, in the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table C, the winning areas that can win each of RBB1, RBB2, and CBB, which are prepared as bonuses prepared in the present embodiment, are set as the lottery targets. Has been done. Specifically, in the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table C, the winning area “RBB1”, which is the winning area to win only the RBB1, the winning area “RBB2”, which is the winning area to win only the RBB2, and the CBB only. The winning area “CBB”, which is the winning area to be won, is set as the lottery target. On the other hand, in the internal lottery table D, the random numbers associated with the winning area “RBB1” in the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table C, the random numbers associated with the winning area “RBB2”, and the winning area “CBB”. And the random number associated with "are associated with the loss (unwinning)."

FIG. 4A shows a winning area (winning mode) including a small winning combination that can be won in the non-RT state to the RT2 state and the bonus-established state, and a stop button B1 to a stop button B3 executed at the time of winning each winning area. It is a figure which shows the small winning combination which can be won by an operation mode. As shown in FIG. 4A, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, bells, special small wins 1 to 6 and rare wins are available as small wins (hereinafter referred to as "winning wins"). In addition, the winning area "Batting order bell 1" to the winning area "Batting order bell 6" are set as the winning area (winning mode) of the small winning combination where multiple winning combinations are won. There is.

Here, the "batting order" means the order in which the pressing operation is performed on the stop button B1 to the stop button B3, and is composed of six batting orders from batting order 1 to batting order 6. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, pressing the stop button B1 corresponds to an operation for stopping the first reel R1, and pressing the stop button B2 corresponds to an operation for stopping the second reel R2. Correspondingly, pressing the stop button B3 corresponds to an operation for stopping the third reel R3. Therefore, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3 changes, the stopping order of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 changes.

The batting order 1 is a batting order in which stop operations are executed in the order of stop button B1→stop button B2→stop button B3, which is so-called forward pressing. The batting order 2 is a so-called scissor batting order in which stop operations are executed in the order of stop button B1→stop button B3→stop button B2. The batting order 3 is the batting order in which the stop operation is executed in the order of stop button B2→stop button B1→stop button B3. The batting order 4 is a batting order in which the stop operation is executed in the order of stop button B2→stop button B3→stop button B1. The batting order 5 is a batting order in which stop operations are executed in the order of stop button B3→stop button B1→stop button B2. The batting order 6 is a batting order called so-called reverse pressing in which stop operations are executed in the order of stop button B3→stop button B2→stop button B1.

In the following description, the reel control means 130 starts the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, and the player presses any one of the first effective stop button B1 to stop button B3. Also referred to as a first stop operation, among the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, one of the reels corresponding to the stop button pressed by the first stop operation is stopped while the player is in an effective stop state. Depressing any one of the button B1 to the stop button B3 is also referred to as a second stop operation, and a reel corresponding to the stop button pressed by the first stop operation among the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. A third operation is that the player presses any one of the effective stop buttons B1 to B3 while the rotation of the two reels corresponding to the stop button pressed by the second stop operation is stopped. Also described as a stop operation.

The winning area "Batting Order Bell 1" to the winning area "Batting Order Bell 6" are winning areas in which the bell and one of the special small wins 1 to 6 are overlapped. Here, the bell indicates the timing of pressing each stop button when the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed in an appropriate batting order at the time of winning in the winning area “bat order bell 1” to the winning area “bat order bell 6”. For example, in the case where the winning area “Batting Order Bell 1” is won, the winning combination is won when the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed in the batting order 1. In addition, for special small win 1 to special small win 6, the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed in a batting order other than the batting order in which the bell can be won at the time of winning the winning area "bat order bell 1" to the winning area "bat order bell 6 It is a winning combination that can be won if it is operated and the timing of pressing each stop button is appropriate. For example, in the case of winning in the winning area "Batting order bell 1", one of batting order 2 to batting order 6 When the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed in the batting order and the pressing timing of each stop button is appropriate, the prize is won.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed in a batting order in which the bell cannot be won at the time of winning in the winning area “bat order bell 1” to the winning area “bat order bell 6”, Moreover, if each stop button is pressed at a pressing timing at which the special small winning combination 1 to the special small winning combination 6 cannot be won, a dropout (non-winning prize) occurs in which none of the winning prizes is won. Further, in the following description, the batting order in which the bell can be won at the time of winning the winning area “Batting Order Bell 1” to the winning area “Batting Order Bell 6” is also referred to as the correct batting order. In addition, the batting order in which the bell cannot be won at the time of winning in the winning area "Batting Order Bell 1" to the winning area "Batting Order Bell 6" is also referred to as an incorrect batting order.

In the winning area "common bell combination", the bell is won and the bell can be won regardless of the batting order and the pressing timing. The winning area "Rare part" wins the rare part, and the rare part can be won regardless of the batting order and the pressing timing, so that the probability of winning is lower than the winning area including other small roles It is configured. In the winning area “missing part”, the winning part is won, and when the pressing timing of the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 is appropriate, the winning part can be won. If the pressing timing is such that no winning combination cannot be won, no winning combination is won (non-winning prize).

FIG. 4B is a diagram showing a winning area of a small winning combination that can be won in the first bonus state. As shown in FIG. 4B, the JAC is a bell, a special winning combination 1 to a special winning combination 6, a rare winning combination and a missing winning combination, and all winning winning combinations in the non-RT state to the RT2 state and the bonus winning state. It is a winning area where you can win in duplicate. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the winning area “JAC” is won, in the reel stop control by the reel control means 130, the bell with the largest number of payouts at the time of winning is given priority over other winning combinations. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are controlled. As a result, when the winning area “JAC” is won, the bell wins regardless of the batting order and the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3.

Next, the winning area including replay will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a winning area "normal replay 1", a winning area "normal replay 2", and a winning area "bat order replay 1"- The winning area “Battle Order Replay 6” and the winning area “Rare Replay” are set.

The winning area "ordinary replay 1" is a winning area set in each of the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table D, and is configured to win the ordinary replay and to be able to win the ordinary replay regardless of the batting order and the pressing timing. Has been done. The winning area "normal replay 2" is a winning area set in each of the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table D, and the normal replay and the normal replay are symbol combinations indicating the winning patterns (hereinafter, "winning symbols"). (Also referred to as “combination”) is special replay 1 different from other replays, and the normal replay can be won regardless of the batting order and the pressing timing. The winning area "rare replay" is a winning area set in each of the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table D. The rare replay is won, and the rare replay can be won regardless of the batting order and the pressing timing. ing. In addition, the winning area “rare replay” is set to have a lower winning probability than any of the winning areas including the replays that can be won in each internal lottery table.

The winning area "Batting Order Replay 1" to the winning area "Batting Order Replay 6" are winning areas set in the internal lottery table B selected when the gaming state is the RT1 state, and are normal replay and RT2 transition replay. If the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed in the batting order set in each of the winning area "Batting order replay 1" to the winning area "Batting order replay 6", RT2 transition replay When the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed in the other batting order, the normal replay is won.

In addition, the winning area "Batting Order Replay 1" to the winning area "Batting Order Replay 6" are configured so that the winning modes for duplicate winning are different from each other. Specifically, in the winning area "Batting Order Replay 1", the regular replay and the RT2 transition replay are overlapped, and in the winning area "Batting Order Replay 2", the regular replay, the RT2 transition Replay and other replays are performed. Special Replay 1 with a different winning symbol combination is duplicated, and the winning area "Batting Order Replay 3" is duplicated with Normal Replay, RT2 Transition Replay, and Special Replay 2 with a different winning symbol combination from other replays. In the winning area "Batting Order Replay 4", the regular replay, the RT2 transition replay, and the special Replay 3 in which the winning symbol combination is different from other replays are overlapped, and the winning area "Batting Order Replay 5" is Normal replay, RT2 transition replay, and special replay 4 with different winning symbol combination from other replays are won, and the winning area "Batting order replay 6" is normal replay, RT2 transition replay, and other replays. And the special replay 5 with different winning symbol combinations are configured to be won in duplicate. In addition, when the reel control means 130 described later wins the winning area including the special replay 1 to the special replay 5 in the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120, the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are in any batting order and pressing timing. Even when the push operation is performed, the reel stop control is executed so that the winning symbol combinations of the special replay 1 to the special replay 5 are not displayed.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the winning probabilities of the winning area “RBB2” and the winning area “normal replay 2” are changed according to the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 191. It consists of the winning area "Battle Bell 1" to the winning area "Battle Bell 6", the winning area "Common Bell Role", the winning area "Rare Role", the winning area "Toshiboshi Role", and the winning Area " Bat order replay 1 ~ winning area "batter order replay 6", winning area "normal replay 1", winning area "rare replay", winning area "RBB1", and winning area "CBB" The winning probability does not change regardless of the set value stored in the means 191.

In the random number determination process, based on a start signal output from the start switch 230, a random number (random number for lottery) generated by the random number generation means 110 is acquired for each game, and the acquired random number is selected in the lottery table selection process. Based on the comparison result, it is determined whether or not the winning combination has been won, by comparing with the lottery table.

In the lottery flag setting process, based on the result of the random number determination process, the lottery flag corresponding to the winning combination determined to be won is changed from the non-established state (first flag state, OFF state) to the established state (second flag state). , ON state). In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when two or more types of winning combinations are won, the lottery flags corresponding to the two or more types of winning combinations that have been won are set. The lottery flag setting information is stored in the lottery flag storage means 193 of the main storage means 190.

Here, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a lottery flag (carry-over-possible flag) capable of carrying the established state to the next and subsequent games until a prize is won, and a winning state carried over to the next and subsequent games regardless of winning. A lottery flag (a carry-over impossible flag) that is reset to a non-established state without being prepared is prepared. There are RBB1, RBB2, and CBB as the roles to which the former carryover possible flag is associated, and small wins and replays are associated to the latter carryover impossible flag. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, if the winning area including any of RBB1, RBB2 or CBB is won in the internal lottery, RBB1, RBB2 or CBB wins the established state of the lottery flag of the winning RBB1, RBB2 or CBB. Perform processing to carry over.

In the present embodiment, each of the symbols constituting the winning symbol combination of CBB can be won regardless of the pressing timing of the stop button B1 to the stop button B3. It is arranged on the circumference. Therefore, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment can execute only the carry-over processing of RBB1 or RBB2 as the carry-over processing for carrying the established state of the lottery flag to the games after the winning game. Further, the internal lottery means 120 of the present embodiment sets the lottery flags of all the small wins to the established state regardless of the result of the internal lottery when the CBB is operating.

The internal lottery means 120 carries out an internal lottery for determining whether or not a small winning combination and replay are successful even in a game in which the established state of the lottery flag of RBB1 or RBB2 has been carried over. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, in a game in which the established state of the lottery flag of RBB1 or RBB2 is carried over, when a small combination or replay is won, the lottery flag of the already-winned RBB1 or RBB2 and the internal lottery. The lottery flags corresponding to two or more types of winning combinations, which are the small winning combination and the lottery flag for replay, are set to the established state.

The reel control means 130 is operated by the player performing a start operation on the start lever SL, and a start signal is output from the start switch 230. The stepping motor causes the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 to operate. The rotation drive of is started. Further, the reel control means 130, when the rotation state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 becomes a rotation state in which the reels steadily rotate at a predetermined speed (for example, about 80 rpm), the stop button B1 corresponding to each reel. The control for validating the stop operation detected by the stop switch 240 is executed by pressing the stop button B3. Then, when the reel stop signal is output from the stop switch 240 based on the detection of the stop operation, the reel control means 130 stops the supply of the drive pulse (motor drive signal) to the stepping motor of the reel unit 310. , And controls to stop each reel of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. At this time, the reel control means 130 performs control to stop the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, which are rotationally driven by the stepping motor, in a state in which the lottery flag is set, that is, in a mode according to the result of the internal lottery. That is, the reel control means 130 determines the stop position of the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 each time the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 is pressed. Then, the reel is stopped at the determined stop position.

Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are being rotated within 190 ms from the time when the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed, corresponding to the pressed stop button. It is designed to stop the reels. Here, when stopping the spinning reels within 190 ms from the time when the stop button is pressed, the stop position of each rotating reel depends on the diameter and rotation speed of each reel and the reel stops from the time when the stop button is pressed. It is configured to be able to rotate up to 4 frames before. The reel control means 130, on the outer peripheral surface of the spinning reel corresponding to the stop button that has been pressed operation of the stop button B1~stop button B3, the symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery, the stop button When it is located within the range of 0 to 4 frames with respect to the display position on the activated line L1 when the pressing operation is performed on, the symbol corresponding to the winning combination whose lottery flag is set in the winning state is activated. Control is performed to stop the spinning reel corresponding to the stop button that was pressed so that the reel is displayed at the display position on the line L1.

For this reason, in the slot machine 1, the symbols constituting the winning symbol combination of the winning combinations that can be won regardless of the pressing timing of the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 such as the above-mentioned bell, each replay, and CBB are the first reel R1. ~ Each of the third reels R3 is arranged within a displayable range from the time the stop button is pressed until the reels stop. In particular, regarding the symbols that can be displayed on the third reel R3 among the winning symbol combinations of the bell, the timing of pressing the stop button B3 is also during the CBB operation in which the maximum number of sliding symbols on the third reel R3 is one frame. It is arranged so that it can be displayed regardless of.

Here, the reel control means 130 receives a start signal output when the start switch 230 detects a start operation, starts rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, and starts one game. In this case, a waiting time (about 4.1 seconds) generally called a wait (or wait time) is set. Then, when the reel control means 130 receives a start signal from the start switch 230 within a period from the setting of the standby time to the elapse of the standby time, the reel control unit 130 has the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 after the standby time elapses. Is configured to initiate rotation. With this configuration, the reel control means 130 can start the game after the minimum game time (about 4.1 seconds) has elapsed as a constant time from the start of one game to the start of the next game. .

The reel control means 130 refers to the logic operation processing for obtaining the stop position of the spinning reel by the logic operation and the stop control table stored in the stop control table storage means 194 of the main storage means 190 and the spinning reel. And a table reference process for determining the stop position.

First, in the logic operation process, 0 to 4 frames from the pressing detection position, which is the reel position at the time when the stop switch 240 is activated, that is, when the pressing operation of the stop button is detected, in accordance with the priority order data determined for each winning combination. The priorities are obtained for the candidates of the stop positions for 5 frames existing within the range. Here, the reel control unit 130 is a reel index that is information indicating that the reel has been rotated once when the photo sensor provided in the reel unit 310 detects the reel position detection unit provided in each reel. And the rotation angle of the reel from the reference position where the reel index is detected (calculated from the number of times the drive pulse is supplied to the stepping motor), the reel rotation state at the time when the reel stop signal is received from the stop switch 240. To get. Then, the candidate of the stop position having the highest priority among the priorities of the candidates of the stop positions is determined as the actual stop position. However, in the logic operation process, the same priority may be obtained for a plurality of candidates for the stop position depending on the result of the internal lottery, the pressed detection position, and the like. When there are a plurality of candidates for the stop position having the highest priority, the actual stop position is determined by the table reference process.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the non-RT state to the RT2 state, the bonus established state or the first bonus state, the priority order is determined in the order of "replay>small win>bonus". Further, in the slot machine 1, when the CBB is in operation and in the second bonus state, the priority order is determined in the order of “small win> replay> bonus”. That is, when the reel stop control is executed when the CBB is operating, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment takes priority over the replay and the bonus when the small win and the replay or the bonus are overlapped. The symbols constituting the winning symbol combination of the winning combination are stopped on the activated line L1.

In the logic calculation process, when the lottery flags related to two or more types of winning combinations are set in the winning state, the stop position including the symbols forming the winning pattern of the winning combination of the higher priority in accordance with the priority associated with each winning combination. The priority of the candidate is determined so that it has a higher priority than the candidate of the stop position including the symbols forming the winning pattern of the winning combination having the lower priority.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, how to determine the priority of the candidate of the stop position when a plurality of small winning combinations are won in the internal lottery depends on the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the activated line L1. There is a method of obtaining the priority by using the method and a method of obtaining the priority according to the number of paid-out medals based on the dividend predetermined for the small winning combination. When the priority of stop position candidates is determined in accordance with the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the activated line L1, the priority is higher as the number of winning symbol combinations that can be displayed on the activated line L1 increases. The priorities of the candidates at the respective stop positions are calculated so as to be higher. Further, when the priority of the candidate for the stop position is obtained according to the number of paid out medals, the number of paid out medals based on the payout of the small win corresponding to the symbol displayed at the display position on the activated line L1 is large. The priority of the candidate of each stop position is calculated such that the stop position becomes higher, that is, the stop position in which a small winning combination with a large amount of payout can be won. However, when the priority of stop position candidates is determined according to the number of paid out medals, if small wins with the same dividend are won in duplicate, each of the small win positions will be awarded. The candidates have the same priority.

Further, in the logic operation processing, so-called pull-in processing and kick-out processing are performed as processing for obtaining candidates for reel stop positions. Here, the pull-in process is a process of obtaining candidates for reel stop positions so that the winning combination whose lottery flag is set to the winning state can be won as much as possible. On the other hand, the kicking-off process is a process of obtaining reel stop position candidates so that a winning combination having a lottery flag set to a non-winning state cannot be won. In this way, the reel control means 130 makes it possible to stop the symbols of the winning hands whose lottery flag is set in the winning state in the winning mode, while the winning symbols of the winning hands whose lottery flag is set in the non-winning state are won. Logic calculation processing is performed to obtain candidates for reel stop positions so as not to stop at.

Here, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the CBB is won and the CBB is activated, the reel control means 130 presses the stop button B3 for the third reel R3 of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. The reel stop control is executed so as to stop the rotating third reel R3 within 75 ms from the time point. When stopping the spinning reels within 75 ms from the time when the stop button is pressed, the stop position of each rotating reel depends on the diameter and rotation speed of each reel until the reel stops from the time when the stop button is pressed. It is configured to be rotatable for one frame at the maximum.

In the reel stop control during the CBB operation, the reel control means 130 does not exceed 75 ms from the time when the stop button is pressed on at least one predetermined reel among the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. It suffices to execute the reel stop control so that the reels are stopped. In the present embodiment, the third reel is within 75 ms from the time when the reel stop signal output from the stop switch 240 is detected by pressing the stop button B3. Although the reel stop control is executed so as to stop R3, the stop switch 240 detects that the stop button corresponding to another reel such as the first reel R1 or the second reel R2 is pressed, and the reel stop signal is output. May be configured to execute reel stop control so as to stop the reel within 75 ms after the stop switch 240 outputs, and within 75 ms after the stop switch 240 outputs the reel stop signal. The number of reels set to stop the reels may be a plurality of reels instead of one.

The winning determination means 140 performs a winning determination process for determining whether or not a winning combination has been won, based on the stop state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Specifically, while referring to the winning determination table stored in the winning determination table storage unit 195 of the main storage unit 190, when all the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 stop, the winning line is displayed on the activated line L1. It is determined whether or not the displayed symbol combination is in a predetermined winning pattern of a winning combination. Then, the winning combination determination table is provided so that it is possible to determine the presence or absence of a small winning combination, a replay, and a bonus winning (hereinafter, referred to as “winning determination”) by the symbol combination displayed on the activated line L1 in a state where each reel is stopped. It is prepared.

Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, each processing is executed based on the determination result of the winning determination means 140 in the winning determination processing. As each process executed based on the determination result of the winning combination, for example, when a small winning combination is won, a process of determining the number of medals to be paid out to the payout control means 150 is performed, and when a replay is winning. Causes the replay processing means 160 to execute a processing to be executed in the next game without consuming medals, and when the bonus is won, the game state transition control means 170 is operated to operate the bonus.

In the present embodiment, the payout amount of the small winning combination is set to be different depending on whether it is the first specified input amount or the second specified input amount. When the specified number of inputs is set to the first specified number of inputs, Bell's payout is set to nine, which is higher than the first specified number of inputs, and the dividend of the rare combination is 3 which is the same as the first specified number of inputs. The special small winning combination 1 to the special small winning combination 6 and the missed winning combination are set to one, which is less than the first prescribed number of coins. Also, when the specified number of inputs is set to the second specified number of inputs, Bell's dividend is set to 14 cards, which is larger than the second specified number of inputs, and the dividend of rare hands is the same as the second specified number of inputs. The special small winning combination 1 to the special small winning combination 6 and the missed winning combination are set to one less than the second prescribed number of coins.

The payout control means 150 executes payout control, which is control relating to payout of medals, and executes payout processing, which is processing for paying out medals according to the game result. Specifically, the payout control unit 150 performs payout control for causing the hopper unit 320 as a payout device to pay out medals corresponding to the number of payouts, based on the result of the prize determination processing by the prize determination unit 140.

The hopper unit 320 performs an operation of paying out the medal of the payout number instructed by the payout control means 150. The hopper unit 320 is provided with a payout medal detection switch 325 that operates each time one medal is paid out. The payout control unit 150 is configured to be able to manage the number of medals actually paid out from the hopper unit 320, based on the input signal from the payout medal detection switch 325. When credits of medals are permitted, instead of actually paying out medals by the hopper unit 320, the number of credits (credited) stored in the credit storage area (not shown) of the main storage unit 190 is credited. The number of paid medals) is added to the number of payouts, and a process of virtually paying out medals is performed.

The replay processing means 160 is determined by the winning determination means 140 that the symbol combination indicating the winning of one of the replays of the plurality of types of replays is stopped and displayed on the activated line L1, and when the replay is won, the next game. With respect to the replay processing (re-game processing) for setting a ready state in which a game can be executed without inserting medals. That is, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a replay is won, an automatic insertion process for automatically inserting a specified number of medals without using the medals (including credit medals) held by the player is performed. In the state where the same effective line L1 as the previous game is set, the next start operation for the start lever SL is waited.

The gaming state shift control means 170 shifts the gaming state between the non-RT state and the RT2 state, and the RT state shift control processing for changing the winning mode of the replay, and the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120 causes RBB1 or RBB2 to win. In the case where the winning symbol combination of RBB1, RBB2 or CBB is displayed on the activated line L1 by the bonus condition transition control process for shifting the current game condition to the bonus condition and the reel stop control by the reel controller 130. First, the game state transition control of the bonus operation control process of activating the bonus displayed on the activated line L1 and shifting the game state to the first bonus state or the second bonus state is performed.

FIG. 5 is a state transition diagram showing a game state that can be transitioned from each game state in the game state transition control executed by the game state transition control means 170. In addition, in the following description, the non-RT state to the RT2 state are collectively referred to as “non-bonus state”. Further, in the following description, the first bonus state and the second bonus state are collectively referred to as a “bonus state”.

First, the details of the RT state transition control process will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, the non-RT state is a gaming state corresponding to the initial state among a plurality of types of gaming states, and it is possible to shift from the non-RT state to the RT1 state. Specifically, in the non-RT state, one of the winning areas "Batting order bell 1" to the winning area "Batting order bell 6" is won, and the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed, and the reel control means 130 reels. When a symbol combination different from the winning symbol combination of any of the small winning combination, the replay and the bonus is displayed on the activated line L1 by the stop control, the state shifts to the RT1 state. Further, in the non-RT state, the internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table A in which the winning probability of the replay is set to, for example, about 1/7.3.

The RT1 state is a non-RT state, the RT2 state, and a game state corresponding to a normal state that can be shifted, and the RT1 state can be shifted to the RT2 state. Specifically, in the RT1 state, the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed in a batting order in which one of the winning areas "Batting order replay 1" to the winning area "Batting order replay 6" is won and the RT2 transition replay can be won. If the winning symbol combination of the RT2 shift replay is displayed on the activated line L1 by the reel stop control by the reel control means 130, the state shifts to the RT2 state. In the RT1 state, internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table B in which the winning probability of replay is set to, for example, about 1/7.3.

The RT2 state is a gaming state that shifts when the winning symbol combination of the RT2 shift replay is displayed on the activated line L1 by the reel stop control by the reel control unit 130 in the RT1 state. It is possible to shift from the RT2 state to the RT1 state. Specifically, any one of the winning area “Bat Order Bell 1” to the winning area “Bat Order Bell 6” is won, and the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed, and the reel stop control by the reel control means 130 causes the reel to stop. When a symbol combination different from the winning symbol combination of any of the winning combination, the replay and the bonus is displayed on the activated line L1, the state shifts to the RT1 state. In the RT2 state, the probability of winning the replay is set to about 1/1.5, for example, and the internal lottery table C in which the probability of winning the small win, the replay, or the bonus is set extremely high is referred to. An internal lottery will be held.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, by changing the game state between the non-RT state and the RT2 state, different game characteristics are realized in each game state. Specifically, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the winning probability of replay is about 1/7. so long as the bell is continuously won at the time of winning in the winning area “bat order bell 1” to the winning area “bat order bell 6”. A non-RT state that is maintained with a low probability of 3, an RT1 state in which a normal game is executed, and a high probability of winning a replay with a high probability that each game has a very high probability of a small win, a replay, or a bonus. With RT2 state that can be won with, different game play is realized.

In addition, in the RT2 state where the probability of winning the replay is about 1/1.5, which is high, the probability of winning the winning area “normal replay 1” and the probability of winning the winning area “normal replay 2” The advantage time is started by the advantage period control means 400A, which will be described later, and the prize time assistance control for assisting the winning of a specific winning combination is executed by the instruction function state control means 400B. By starting "AT"), the so-called assist replay time game (hereinafter referred to as assist replay time "ART" is also described).

Next, the bonus establishment state transition control process of the game state transition control process executed by the game state transition control means 170 will be described. When the winning state including RBB1 or RBB2 is won in the internal lottery, the game state transition control means 170 executes a bonus state transition control process for shifting the game state from the current game state to the bonus state. Specifically, the gaming state transition control means 170, for example, when the winning state including RBB1 or RBB2 such as the winning area "RBB1" or the winning area "RBB2" is won in the internal lottery in the non-RT state, the gaming state Is shifted from the non-RT state to the bonus established state. Further, in the slot machine 1, when the winning area including the RBB1 or RBB2 is won and the winning RBB1 or RBB2 is not won, the bonus is established in the subsequent games until the winning RBB1 or RBB2 is won. The game is executed. In the bonus state, the internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table D in which the winning probability of replay is set to, for example, about 1/7.3.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the bonus-established state, the internal lottery table has a lower probability of winning the replay than in the RT2 state in which the probability of winning a small win, a replay or a bonus in the internal lottery is set to be extremely high. The internal lottery is executed by using. As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the winning area including the RBB1 or RBB2 is won by the internal lottery, the lottery flag is carried over in the established state until the winning RBB1 or RBB2 is won. Therefore, in the slot machine 1, when a small win or replay is won in the internal lottery in the bonus established state, the small win and the bonus or the replay and the bonus are overlapped. Further, as described above, in the slot machine 1, the priority order is determined in the order of “replay>small role>bonus”. Further, in the slot machine 1, when the timing of pressing the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 is appropriate, the special small winning combination 1 to special small winning combination 6, and the special small winning combination 1 to special winning when the winning combination is won When the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed at timings when the small winning combination 6 and the lost winning combination cannot be won, none of the winning combinations wins (non-winning prize).

Therefore, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the winning probability of the replay in the bonus-established state is set to be lower than the winning probability of the replay in the RT2 state, and the internal lottery can be lost (unwinned). By doing so, a state in which the bonus is independently won may occur. As a result, in the slot machine 1, when the internal lottery loses (unreasonable) in the bonus established state, it is possible to win the RBB1 or RBB2 in which the lottery flag is continuously set in the established state. .

Next, the bonus state transfer control processing of the game state transfer control processing executed by the game state transfer control means 170 will be described. When the winning symbol combination of RBB1 or RBB2 is displayed on the activated line L1 by the reel stop control by the reel controller 130, the game state transition control means 170 activates the RBB1 or RBB2 as a bonus state transition control process. Processing for shifting the gaming state from the bonus-established state to the first bonus state is executed. When the game state shift control unit 170 shifts to the first bonus state, the game state shift control unit 170 starts a process of adding a value to a bonus end determination counter (not shown) which is a counter of the main storage unit 190. A transition from the first bonus state to the non-RT state is possible. Specifically, in the first bonus state, the payout of more than 270 medals is executed, and the value stored in the bonus end determination counter corresponds to a predetermined payout amount (in the present embodiment, When the value "270") is reached, RBB1 or RBB2 is terminated and the gaming state is shifted to the non-RT state. In the first bonus state, the winning area "JAC" is set as the winning area for the small winning combination, and the internal lottery table E is set to refer to the internal lottery table E set to win the winning area "JAC" with an extremely high probability. ..

Further, when the winning symbol combination of CBB is displayed on the activated line L1 by the reel stop control by the reel control unit 130, the game state transition control means 170 activates the CBB as a bonus state transition control process and the game state. The process of shifting from the game state in the game in which CBB is won to the second bonus state is executed. When the game state shift control means 170 shifts to the second bonus state, the game state shift control means 170 starts a process of adding a value to the bonus end determination counter. From the second bonus state, it is possible to shift to the gaming state in the game winning CBB. Specifically, when the CBB is won in the game state of the non-RT state and the second bonus state is started by winning the CBB, the payout of more than 28 medals is executed and the bonus ends. When the value stored in the determination counter reaches a value corresponding to a predetermined predetermined payout amount (value "28" in the present embodiment), the CBB is ended and the gaming state is won to CBB. The state shifts to the non-RT state.

Advantageous period control means 400A is an advantageous period (advantageous period), which is a period during which a game in which prize assist control that assists winning of a specific combination can be executed is executed, and a period in which a game in which prize assist control is not executed is executed. The control relating to the transition between a certain non-advantageous period (non-advantageous section) is executed. Advantageous period control means 400A of the present embodiment, as a control relating to the transition between the advantageous period and the non-advantageous period, in the game within the non-advantageous period, the set value stored in the set value storage means 191 is Even if the value is, the winning probability does not change, and the winning area that can be won in any of the non-RT state to RT2 state, that is, when the winning area with no setting difference is won, An advantageous period lottery, which is a lottery for deciding whether to end the advantageous period and start the advantageous period, is executed. The advantageous period control means 400A is configured not to execute the advantageous period transition lottery even when the gaming state is the bonus established state and the winning area having no setting difference is won.

In the advantageous period transition lottery, the advantageous period control means 400A first associates, from the advantageous period control data storage means 197, “start of advantageous period” and “miss (unreasoned)” with each of a plurality of random numbers. The advantageous period transition lottery table, which is a data table that is stored, is acquired. Then, the advantageous period control unit 400A acquires a random number from the random number generation unit 110, compares the obtained random number with the advantageous period transition lottery table, and determines whether to start the advantageous period based on the comparison result. The advantageous period control data storage unit 197 also stores various flags set to the ON state or the OFF state by a predetermined control process executed by the advantageous period control unit 400A within the advantageous period.

The advantageous period control means 400A executes an ending process which is a process of ending the advantageous period and starting the non-advantageous period from the next game when the condition for ending the advantageous period is satisfied. Further, the advantageous period control means 400A turns on the advantageous period informing unit 500A when the advantageous period is started, and turns off the advantageous period informing unit 500A when the non- advantageous period is started.

In the present embodiment, the winning area that triggers the advantageous period control lottery 400A to execute the advantageous period transition lottery by winning in the internal lottery is the winning area “bat order bell 1” to the winning area “bat order bell 6”. Area "Common Bell", Winning area "Rare", Winning area "Tokoroshi", Winning area "Normal Replay 1", Winning area "Rare Replay", Winning area "RBB1", Winning area "CBB".

The instruction function state control unit 400B has an instruction function state among a plurality of instruction function states including an AT state which is a state in which the winning assistance control can be executed when the advantage period control unit 400A starts the advantage period. The control (assist time control) related to the instruction function including the control related to the shift of the above is performed. In the present embodiment, the instruction function state control means 400B wins the internal lottery means 120 as a control for increasing the probability of winning a specific winning combination when the instruction function state is a state in which the winning assistance control can be executed. By creating a different winning command depending on the winning area and transmitting the created winning command to the main control display device 500, it is notified which winning area the winning area won by the internal lottery is, and the game is played. The notification display, which is a function (instruction function) for instructing the person how to operate the stop button B1 to the stop button B3, is configured to be able to execute the winning assistance control, which is the control executed by the main control display device 500. There is. Here, the winning areas subject to the winning assistance control include the winning area "Batting Order Bell 1" to the winning area "Batting Order Bell 6" and the winning area "Batting Order Replay 1" to the winning area "Batting Order Replay 6". Be done. In addition, the winning combination (specific winning combination) that increases the probability of winning by winning assist control is the bell at the time of winning in the winning area "Batting Order Bell 1" to the winning area "Batting Order Bell 6", the winning area "Batting Order Replay 1" to the winning area " This is the RT2 transition replay at the time of winning the batting order replay 6”.

Further, when the AT state is executed by the instruction function state control means 400B, the effect control means 180 is an effect that assists the winning of the specific winning combination based on the winning command transmitted from the internal lottery means 120. To execute. For example, when the winning command indicating that the winning area “Batting Order Bell 1” has been won in the internal lottery is transmitted from the internal lottery means 120, the production control unit 180 produces the correct answer batting order in which the bell can be won. The winning assistance production is notified by.

Next, details of the advantageous period in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the details of the non-advantageous period and the advantageous period controlled by the advantageous period control means 400A of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6, the non-advantageous period is a period during which the winning assistance control by the instruction function state control means 400B is not executed. Advantageous period control means 400A, when determining the "start of advantageous period" in the advantageous period transition lottery triggered by winning the winning area other than the winning area "RBB1" and the winning area "CBB", that is, advantageous period Winning in the transition lottery, winning in the winning area "RBB1" in the advantageous period transition lottery triggered by winning in the winning area "RBB1", and winning RBB in the game won in the winning area "RBB1", and winning area " If the CBB wins in the advantageous period transition lottery triggered by winning the "CBB" and the CBB wins in the game won in the winning area "CBB", the non-favorable period ends in this game and the next game ends. Start the advantageous period from. In addition, when the advantageous period control means 400A wins the advantageous period transition lottery triggered by winning the winning area "RBB1" and the RBB is not won in the game won in the winning area "RBB1", this time The non-advantageous period ends in the game and the waiting period starts from the next game.

The waiting period is a period in which all processing related to the instruction function by the advantageous period control means 400A is prohibited. When the waiting period is started, the advantageous period control means 400A continues the waiting period until the RBB1 wins, and when the RBB1 wins, the advantageous period control means 400A finishes the waiting period in the game in which the RBB1 wins and the advantageous period starts from the next game. Start.

The advantageous period is a period in which the processing relating to the instruction function by the instruction function state control unit 400B can be executed. When the advantageous period is started, the advantageous period control means 400A sets a value (for example, 1500 games) corresponding to a predetermined number of games in the advantageous period end determination counter 198 of the main storage means 190 from the game which started the advantageous period. However, the value "1" which is a value corresponding to one game is subtracted (updated) from the stored value of the advantageous period end determination counter 198 every time one game is executed, and 1500 games are executed. That is, when the stored value of the advantageous period end determination counter 198 reaches the value “0”, it is determined that the specific ending condition is satisfied as a condition for ending the advantageous period, and the advantageous period is ended and the next game is not advantageous. Perform end processing to start the period. In addition, the advantageous period control means 400A is a termination lottery for deciding whether or not the advantageous period ends when at least one winning assistance control is executed or RBB1 or RBB2 is activated during the advantageous period. When it is decided to "end the advantageous period" in, it is determined that the normal ending condition is satisfied as a condition for ending the advantageous period, and the ending process for ending the advantageous period and starting the non-advantageous period from the next game is executed. To do. During execution of the ending process, the advantageous period control means 400A initializes all the information used in various control processes during the advantageous period, such as the flags set to the ON state during the advantageous period and the values set in the advantageous period.

In addition, the advantageous period control means 400A subtracts the value "1" from the stored value of the advantageous period end determination counter each time a game is executed even when the RBB1 or RBB2 is won during the advantageous period. Further, the instruction function state control unit 400B is a winning area in which the winning probability varies depending on whether the gaming state is in the bonus-established state during the advantageous period and the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 191. When the RBB2, which is a bonus included in “RBB2”, is activated, the control relating to the instruction function based on the winning area won in the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120 excluding the winning assistance control is not executed. Has been done.

The operation record control means 600 is provided on the main control unit 10, and the result (operation ratio) of the control using the operation record that is a value recorded from the initial operation of the main control unit 10 is a ratio as an operation record display device. Various controls for enabling display on the display device 610 are executed. Here, the initial operation, which is the time to start recording the operation record, refers to the time when the slot machine 1 is manufactured and completed, and the first game is played, and is the first time at the time of shipping inspection in the factory that manufactures the slot machine 1. When the game is played, it means the time when the game is executed for the first time at the shipping inspection, and when the game is executed for the first time after the game is installed in the game hall, the game is installed after being installed in the game hall. Is the first time that is executed.

The operation record control means 600 sets the time point of initial operation as the time point of initial operation, even when the game is performed at the time of shipping inspection, when the game is first executed after being installed in the game hall. Alternatively, even if the clerk of the amusement hall plays the game for confirmation (inspection) after it is installed in the amusement hall, the first game is executed by the player, not the clerk of the amusement hall. The time point when the operation is performed may be set as the time point of the initial operation.

First, of the control using the operation record executed by the operation record control unit 600, the calculation process relating to the operation ratio displayed on the ratio display device 610 will be described. The operation record control means 600 of the present embodiment uses the operation ratio calculation processing to calculate the advantageous period stay ratio, which is the ratio of the total number of games in the advantageous period to the total number of games, and the number of medals paid out by the gaming machine. Continuous prize ratio, which is the ratio of the number of medals paid out by the gaming machine during the operation of the 1st type special accessory, and the number of medals paid out by the gaming machine during the operation of the accessory, relative to the number of medals paid out by the gaming machine. And the ratio of character roles, which is the ratio of.

In the present embodiment, the operation record control means 600 calculates the value in the game 6000 times and the value in the total number of games for the continuous character ratio and character ratio. Here, the accessory is a special device for facilitating the winning of a prize, and as the accessory, a first-class special character (regular bonus (RB)) and a second-class special character (challenge bonus (CB) )), normal bonuses (single bonus (SB)), and the like. That is, the continuous character ratio is the ratio of the number of medals paid out by the gaming machine during the operation of the RB to the number of medals paid out by the gaming machine, and the character ratio is RB with respect to the number of medals paid out by the gaming machine. , CB or SB is the ratio of the number of medals paid out by the gaming machine during operation.

First, a method of calculating the advantageous period stay ratio will be described. In this embodiment, the number of games and the number of games during the advantageous period are totaled as data for calculating the advantageous period stay ratio. Specifically, the main storage means 190, as shown in FIG. 7, is a total game number counter 204 (an example of the total game number storage means) for storing the total number of games, and an advantage for storing the total number of game numbers in the advantageous period. A period game number counter 205 (an example of an advantageous period game number storage means) is provided, and these counters are each configured by a storage area of 3 bytes preset in the RWM of the main control unit 10, and the maximum storable memory. The value, that is, the upper limit value of the storable value, is a value that can be stored in a storage area of 3 bytes from the capacity (3 bytes) preset in the RWM of the main control unit 10 (for example, the value “ 16777215”).

Then, the operation record control means 600 increments each time a game is played, by incrementing the stored value of the total game number counter 204 by a constant value (for example, the value "1") corresponding to one game. I do. In the present embodiment, when the stored value of the total game number counter 204 is less than or equal to the upper limit value and the total game number counter 204 can be incremented and updated, when the game is played, the game state transition control means 170 controls. The total game number counter 204 is incremented and updated regardless of the gaming state and the period controlled by the advantageous period control means 400A. On the other hand, regarding the advantageous period game number counter 205, only when it is the advantageous period, each time a game is played, the stored value of the advantageous period game number counter 205 corresponds to one game. Incremental update is performed to add a constant value "1". The update of the advantageous period game number counter 205 is started from the next game of the game won in the advantageous period transition lottery in the non- advantageous period. However, when winning the advantageous period transition lottery based on the winning of RBB1 or CBB, it is started from the next game of the game in which the bonus is won (the game in which the transition process to the advantageous period is performed). In this way, the operation record control means 600 of the present embodiment updates the total number of games stored in the total game number counter 204 each time one game is played, and one game is played in the advantageous period. Each time the game is played, an update process is performed to update the total number of games played during the advantageous period stored in the advantageous period game number counter 205.

Then, the operation record control means 600 is based on the total number of games (A1) stored in the total number of games counter 204 and the total number of games (A2) in the advantageous period stored in the advantageous period game number counter 205. , ((A2×100)/A1) is performed to calculate the advantageous period stay ratio (%), and the calculated advantageous period stay ratio is overwritten and stored in a predetermined storage area of the ratio storage unit 203. Let In addition, the operation record control means 600 of the present embodiment calculates the advantageous period stay ratio for each game, and specifically updates the total number of games each time one game is played, and if it is the advantageous period. An advantageous period stay ratio is calculated after performing an update process that also updates the total number of games in the advantageous period.

Next, a method of calculating the continuous character ratio and the character ratio will be described. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, RBB (RBB1, RBB2) and CBB are provided as bonuses. In the RBB, the RB operates continuously regardless of the display of the winning symbol combination of the RB, and in the CBB, the CB operates continuously regardless of the display of the winning symbol combination of the CB. There is. Then, the operation record control means 600 of the present embodiment uses the payout number, which is the number of medals paid out by the slot machine 1, as the data for calculating the continuous character ratio and the character ratio, the first-class special character. The number of continuous payouts, which is the number of medals paid out by the gaming machine during operation, and the number of payouts, which is the number of medals paid out by the gaming machine during operation of the accessory, are totaled.

Specifically, when the operation record control means 600 is in the first bonus state that shifts with the winning of the RBB, the RB that is the first type special accessory in all the games is in the operating state. From the above, the number of payouts in the first bonus state is aggregated as the number of consecutive bonus payouts and the number of bonus payouts, and in the case of the second bonus state that shifts with the winning of the CBB, one of the bonuses in all games. Since one CB is in operation, the number of payouts in the second bonus state is totaled only as the number of accessory payouts. That is, the operation record control means 600 of the present embodiment counts the number of payouts in the first bonus state as the number of consecutive bonus payouts, and counts the number of payouts in the first bonus state or the second bonus state as the number of bonus payouts. . Further, the operation record control means 600 of the present embodiment uses 1 out of 15 divisions of the game 6000 times as the data for calculating the continuous role ratio and the role ratio in the game 6000 times (an example of the predetermined counting period). While totaling the number of payouts of the above three types of medals in 400 games (an example of a predetermined reference aggregation period) which is the number of games for a set, 400 games are set as one set and the above three types of 15 sets The number of medals paid out is counted individually for each set.

As shown in FIG. 7, the main storage means 190 of the present embodiment stores a total of 400 times of games for each of the number of payouts, the number of consecutive bonus payouts, and the number of payouts of bonus hits. An example of a period cumulative storage means) and 15 sets of individual storage for individually storing 15 sets of data for each set of 400 games for each of the number of payouts, the number of consecutive accessory payouts, and the number of accessory payouts Means 200 (an example of a standard totalization period total individual storage unit) and 15 sets total storage unit 201 (predetermined totaling period total storage) that stores a total of 15 sets for each of the number of payouts, the number of consecutive accessory payouts, and the number of accessory payouts An example of a means), and a total cumulative storage unit 202 that stores a total cumulative total of the number of payouts, the number of consecutive accessory payouts, and the number of accessory payouts.

Further, the 400-time cumulative storage means 199 stores a 400-time cumulative first counter 199a that stores a cumulative total of the number of payouts in the 400 games, and a 400-second cumulative second counter 199b that stores a total of the continuous payout numbers in the game 400 times. Also, a 400-time cumulative third counter 199c for storing the cumulative total of the number of payouts of the game in 400 games is provided. These counters are each configured by a 2-byte storage area preset in the RWM of the main control unit 10.

The operation record control means 600 is a value corresponding to the number of medals to be paid out by the slot machine 1 in the stored value of the 400th cumulative first counter 199a, except when a game is played once and a replay is won. If one coin is to be paid out, a process of adding a value "1") corresponding to the number of paid out medals for one coin is performed. In addition, the operation record control means 600 of the present embodiment, when executing the process of adding the stored value of the 400th cumulative first counter 199a, the game state and advantageous period control means controlled by the game state transition control means 170. The stored value of the 400th cumulative first counter 199a is added regardless of the period controlled by 400A. Further, the operation record control means 600, only when the gaming state is the first bonus state, a value corresponding to the number of medals paid out by the slot machine 1 to the stored value of the 400th cumulative second counter 199b (for example, one coin). If the payout is generated, a process of adding a value “1”) corresponding to the payout number of one medal is performed. Further, the operation record control means 600 is a value corresponding to the number of medals paid out by the slot machine 1 to the stored value of the 400th cumulative third counter 199c, only when the game state is the first bonus state or the second bonus state. (For example, a value “1” corresponding to the number of paid-out medals for one coin) is added.

The operation record control means 600 transfers the data of the 400 times total storage means 199 to the 15 sets of individual storage means 200 each time a game is played 400 times, and the total of 400 times is accumulated after the data of the total total storage means 202 is updated. A counter of the main storage unit 190 for initializing the storage unit 199, and a counter for determining whether or not 400 games worth of data has been recorded in the cumulative storage unit 199 400 times since the initialization. The stored value of the game 400-time counter 199d (see FIG. 2) is a fixed value (for example, a value "1") that corresponds to one game each time a game is played, regardless of whether or not medals are paid out. Incremental update to add is performed. When the stored value of the 400-time counter 199d reaches the value “400”, the operation record control means 600 determines that the data of 400 games has been recorded in the initialized 400-time cumulative storage means 199, The data in the cumulative total storage means 199 is transferred to the 15-set individual storage means 200, and after the data in the total cumulative storage means 202 is updated, the 400 cumulative total storage means 199 and the 400-game counter 199d are initialized.

In this way, the operation record control means 600 stores the total of 400 games in the 400-time cumulative storage means 199. The operation record control means 600 is not limited to the configuration for determining whether or not 400 games have been played based on the stored value of the 400 game counter 199d, and for example, the stored value of the total game number counter 204. It may be configured to make the determination based on.

As shown in FIG. 7, the 15-set individual storage means 200 individually sets the data for 15 sets for each set of 400 games for each of the number of payouts, the number of consecutive accessory payouts, and the number of accessory payouts. As storage areas to be stored, 15 2-byte areas each preset in the RWM of the main controller 10 are provided for each payout number. In each storage area of the 15-set individual storage means 200, total data for 400 games (1 set) is stored. About the number of payouts, 15 storage areas for individually storing 15 sets of individual totals, and for the number of continuous payouts 15 storage areas for individually storing 15 sets of individual totals and accessory payouts Regarding the number, each of the 15 storage areas for individually storing 15 sets of individual cumulative totals is a ring buffer that stores data sequentially from the beginning of the storage area and returns to the beginning when the end of the storage area is reached. Is configured as. Therefore, for example, when the 16th set of data is stored while the 1st to 15th sets of data are stored in the 15th set individual storage means 200, the first set of data is stored in the storage area. The 16th set of data is overwritten, whereby the latest data is overwritten and stored over the first stored data.

Further, the 15-set cumulative storage means 201 is a storage area for storing a cumulative total of 15 sets for each of the number of payouts, the number of consecutive accessory payouts, and the number of payouts of accessory hits, each having 3 bytes preset in the RWM of the main control unit 10. The total cumulative total storage means 202 includes a total cumulative first counter 202a that stores the total cumulative total of the number of payouts, a second total cumulative second counter 202b that stores the total cumulative total of the number of consecutive accessory payouts, and the total number of payouts of the accessory. A total total third counter 202c for storing the total total is provided. The total cumulative first counter 202a to the total cumulative third counter 202c are each configured by a storage area of 3 bytes preset in the RWM of the main control unit 10, and the upper limit value that is the upper limit of the storable value is The capacity (3 bytes) set in advance in the RWM of the main control unit 10 has a value (for example, the value "16777215") that can be stored in the storage area of 3 bytes.

Then, the operation record control means 600, in every 400 games played, the number of payouts, continuous accessory payouts, and accessory payouts stored in the 400 times cumulative storage means 199 in each of the 400 games. The accumulated data (the stored values of the 400th accumulated first counter 199a, the 400th accumulated second counter 199b, and the 400th accumulated third counter 199c) is transferred to and stored in 15 sets of individual storage means 200. In this way, the operation record control means 600 of the present embodiment displays the number of payouts, the number of continuous accessory payouts, and the number of accessory payouts stored in the 400th cumulative storage means 199 every time a game is played 400 times. The 15 sets of individual storage means 200 store the accumulated data for each game 400 times, and the payout stored in the 400 times accumulated storage means 199 every 400 times after the game 6000 times has elapsed. The total data regarding the number of games 400 times is overwritten on the total data regarding the number of payouts regarding the number of payouts 400 stored first in the 15-set individual storage means 200, and is stored in the 400 times total storage means 199. The total data of 400 consecutive games relating to the number of consecutive winnings paid out is stored in the 15-set individual storage means 200 by overwriting the total data of 400 consecutive games relating to the number of consecutive winnings paid out, The total data in the game 400 times regarding the number of payouts stored in the 400 times total storage means 199, the total data in the game 400 times regarding the number of payouts stored first in the 15-set individual storage means 200. Overwrite and memorize.

Further, the operation record control means 600 updates the cumulative total of 15 sets for each of the number of payouts, the number of continuous accessory payouts, and the number of accessory payouts, every time a game is played 400 times. Specifically, the operation record control means 600, when the latest data is stored in the 15-set individual storage means 200, the total sum of the number of payouts for 15 sets stored in the 15-set individual storage means 200, 15 A total sum of the number of consecutive accessory payouts for a set and a sum of the number of accessory payouts for 15 sets are calculated, and the calculated total of 15 sets is overwritten and stored in a predetermined storage area of the 15 set total storage means 201. Update the total of 15 sets.

Then, the operation record control means 600, based on the total of 15 sets of the number of payouts (B1) and the total of 15 sets of the number of continuous accessory payouts (B2) stored in the 15 set total storage means 201, “ (B2×100)/B1” is calculated to calculate the continuous winning role ratio (%) in 6000 games and the total of 15 sets of payout numbers (B1) stored in the 15-set total storage means 201. ) And the total of 15 sets of bonus payouts (B3), the calculation of “(B3×100)/B1” is performed to calculate the bonus ratio (%) in 6000 games. The continuous accessory ratio and the accessory ratio thus created are overwritten and stored in a predetermined storage area of the ratio storage unit 203.

In this way, the operation record control means 600 of the present embodiment updates the total of 15 sets for each of the number of payouts, the number of consecutive accessory payouts, and the number of accessory payouts, every time a game is played 400 times. By calculating, the continuous character ratio and the character ratio in 6000 games are calculated.

The operation record control means 600 sets the number of medals paid out by the slot machine 1 to the stored value of the total cumulative first counter 202a of the total cumulative storage means 202, except when a game is played once and a replay is won. A process of adding a corresponding value (for example, if a payout of one medal occurs, a value “1” corresponding to the payout number of one medal) is performed. It should be noted that the operation record control means 600 of the present embodiment adds the payout amount to the stored value of the total cumulative first counter 202a, but does not exceed the upper limit value, and adds the value corresponding to the payout amount to the total cumulative first counter 202a. When it is in a possible state and the processing of adding the payout amount to the stored value of the total cumulative first counter 202a is executed, the gaming state and advantageous period control means 400A controlled by the gaming state transition control means 170 controls The stored value of the total cumulative first counter 202a is added regardless of the period. Further, the operation record control means 600, only when the game state is the first bonus state, a value corresponding to the number of medals paid out by the slot machine 1 to the stored value of the total cumulative second counter 202b (for example, one If payout of medals occurs, a process of adding a value "1") corresponding to the payout number of one medal is performed. In addition, the operation record control means 600 is a value corresponding to the number of medals paid out by the slot machine 1 to the stored value of the total cumulative third counter 202c only when the game state is the first bonus state or the second bonus state ( For example, if payout of one medal occurs, a process of adding a value “1” corresponding to the number of payouts of one medal is performed.

In this way, the operation record control means 600 accumulates and counts the number of payouts, the number of consecutive accessory payouts, and the number of accessory payouts in the total cumulative storage means 202 to obtain a total sum (total number of payouts, continuous accessory payouts). The total number and the total number of accessory payouts are stored, and when the replay is not won, a process capable of updating the total sum is executed each time one game is played.

The operation record control means 600 of the present embodiment is not limited to the case where the total accumulation is updated each time a game is played, except when a replay is won, and every time one or more medals are paid out. The total cumulative total may be updated in this case. In this case, the total cumulative first counter 202a is always updated every time a medal is paid out, and the medal is paid out only when the gaming state is the first bonus state. The total cumulative second counter 202b is updated each time it occurs, and the total cumulative third counter 202c is updated each time a medal is paid out only when the gaming state is the first bonus state or the second bonus state. You may. Also, the operation record control means 600 adds each value stored in the 400-time cumulative storage means 199 to the total cumulative storage means 202 every time the game is executed 400 times, thereby executing the game 400 times. The total cumulative total storage unit 202 may be updated each time.

The operation record control means 600 uses the total sum (C1) of the number of payouts stored in the total total first counter 202a and the total sum (C2) of the number of continuous accessory payouts stored in the total total second counter 202b. Based on this, the process of calculating “(C2×100)/C1” to calculate the continuous character ratio (%) in the total number of games and the total cumulative total of the number of payouts stored in the total cumulative first counter 202a ( C1) and the total cumulative total of the number of payouts (C3) stored in the total third counter 202c, "(C3 x 100)/C1" is calculated to determine the ratio of the bonuses in the total number of games ( %) is calculated, and the calculated continuous character ratio and character ratio are overwritten and stored in a predetermined storage area of the ratio storage unit 203.

In this way, the operation record control means 600 of the present embodiment sets the continuous character ratio in the total number of games and the character ratio in the total number of games every time the process of adding the stored values of the total cumulative storage means 202 is executed. calculate.

The 400-time cumulative storage means 199 of the present embodiment is initialized by the operation record control means 600 each time a game is played 400 times, as described above, but at other occasions, the main controller 10 is activated. The data is held by being not initialized except when an error relating to the RWM of the main control unit 10 such as an abnormal error of the RWM of the main control unit 10 or a backup error of the RWM of the main control unit 10 occurs. The data is held by being not initialized by a trigger such as the start or end of the first bonus state or the second bonus state, or the start or end of the advantageous period. Further, regarding the 15-set individual storage means 200, the 15-set cumulative storage means 201, the total cumulative storage means 202, the ratio storage means 203, the total game number counter 204, and the advantageous period game number counter 205, an error relating to the RWM of the main control unit 10 is obtained. The data is not initialized in any situation except for the case where is generated, and is configured to always retain the data. For example, the start or end of the first bonus state or the second bonus state, The data is retained without being initialized regardless of any trigger including the start or end of the period.

When an error regarding the RWM of the main control unit 10 occurs, 400 times total storage means 199, 15 sets individual storage means 200, 15 sets total storage means 201, total total storage means 202, ratio storage means 203, total number of games counter. By initializing 204 and the advantageous period game number counter 205, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment can prevent the operation using the value of the RWM whose reliability is lowered due to the occurrence of an error from being executed. it can.

In addition, 400 times total storage means 199, 15 sets individual storage means 200, 15 sets total storage means 201, total total storage means 202, ratio storage means 203, total game number counter 204, and advantageous period game number counter 205 are gaming machines. The data is held without being initialized by the operation of the operating means provided in the device. For example, even if the set value is changed, the data is held without being initialized and the power is turned on/off. Even if it is turned off, the data is held without being initialized.

Next, control for transmitting the result of the arithmetic processing executed by the operation record control means 600 to the ratio display device 610 and displaying it on the ratio display device 610 will be described. The operation record control means 600 of the present embodiment controls the display of the ratio display device 610 provided on the main controller 10.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the main controller 10 and a board case 350 that houses the main controller 10. As shown in FIG. 8, a ratio display device 610 is provided on the surface of the main controller 10. Further, the main control unit 10 is housed in a transparent or semitransparent substrate case 350 composed of a case body 352 and a case lid 354.

The case main body 352 is provided with a main body side connecting portion 358 having a pin locking hole 362 which is a through hole on one side in the longitudinal direction. Further, in the case lid 354, the lid-side connecting portion 360 having a pin insertion hole that is a through hole is substantially the same as the main-body-side connecting portion 358 of the case main body 352 in the lateral direction position on one side in the longitudinal direction. It is provided in the position.

When the case body 352 and the case lid 354 are coupled to each other, the board case 350 has the body-side coupling portion 358 housed inside the lid-side coupling portion 360, and the center of each of the pin locking hole 362 and the pin insertion hole. The positions of the shafts are almost the same. In this state, the substrate case 350 is formed such that the shape of the front end portion is in the shape of an arrowhead that spreads away from the front end to the rear end in a direction away from each other, and the connecting pin 356 that is an elastically deformable pin is inserted through the pin insertion hole. It is inserted into the pin locking hole 362. Here, the diameter of the pin locking hole 362 is shorter than the distance between the widest ends of the shape of the tip portion of the connecting pin 356.

Therefore, in the board case 350, the connecting pin 356 is elastically deformed when passing through the pin locking hole 362, and the distance between the two ends of the shape of the tip portion, which is the widest, is approximately the same as the diameter of the pin locking hole 362. Becomes Further, in the substrate case 350, when the tip portion of the connecting pin 356 passes through the pin locking hole 362, the tip portion of the connecting pin 356 is restored to its original shape by its own elastic force, so that the shape of the tip portion is formed. The most widened distance between both ends is restored to a shape longer than the diameter of the pin locking hole 362, and the pin locking hole 362 cannot pass through again.

Accordingly, the board case 350 is housed in the board case 350 by connecting the case body 352 and the case lid 354 to each other by the connecting pin 356, the body side connecting portion 358, and the lid side connecting portion 360. The ratio display device 610 provided on the surfaces of the control unit 10 and the main control unit 10 can be sealed.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a state in which the board case 350 including the main controller 10 is attached to the storage box BX. As shown in FIG. 9, in the slot machine 1, when the board case 350 containing the main control unit 10 is attached to the storage box BX, the display of the ratio display device 610 provided on the main control unit 10 is displayed on the front side. It is installed above the reel unit 310 so as to be visible from the front with the door UD open. Although the key cylinder 270 and the setting change button 280 described above are provided on the front surface of the power supply device 290 provided below the reel unit 310, as shown in FIG. 9, they are provided on the main controller 10, for example. It may be.

Next, details of the ratio display device 610 will be described. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a ratio display device 610 provided in the main control unit 10. As shown in FIG. 10A, a ratio display device 610 of the present embodiment includes a segment driver that is a circuit that drives a segment of a 7-segment display, a 7-segment display that can display 4-digit numbers, It consists of As shown in FIG. 10B, the display portion of each digit of the 7-segment display which constitutes the ratio display device 610 includes seven segments A to G arranged in the shape of a numeral “8” and the segments. And a dot-shaped segment H arranged at the lower right of A to G, and a segment driver drives each segment of the 7-segment display in response to a display control signal from the operation record control means 600. A segment drive signal is output to change the display mode of the 7-segment display. As a result, the operation record control means 600 controls the turning on/off of each of the eight segments A to H with the 8-bit data, and the ratio display device 610 can display various numbers and symbols. .

The operation record control means 600 of the present embodiment, the advantageous period stay ratio (%), the continuous character ratio (%) and character ratio (%) in 6000 games, and the continuous character ratio (%) in the total number of games. ) And accessory ratio (%) are sequentially displayed on the ratio display device 610 by executing a control process program for displaying each ratio from the RWM when executing the interrupt process. Specifically, the operation record control unit 600 manages the data of the ratio storage unit 203 and the type displayed on the ratio display device 610 included in the main storage unit 190 when the power is turned on. Based on the value of the display type stored in (see FIG. 2), the numerical value of the advantageous period stay ratio, the numerical value of the continuous character ratio in 6000 games, and the numerical value of the character ratio in 6000 games. For each display control signal of the numerical value of the continuous character ratio in the total number of games and the numerical value of the character ratio in the total number of games, the display time (for example, 5 seconds) which is the time when each numerical value is displayed has passed. Each time the display control signal indicating the display mode of each numerical value is transmitted to the ratio display device 610, each numerical value is sequentially displayed on the ratio display device 610.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a display mode displayed on the ratio display device 610 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 11, the display mode displayed on the ratio display device 610 of the present embodiment is a display mode associated with the display type value “0”, and is identified as a display mode indicating the advantageous period stay ratio. It is a display mode associated with the symbol "7U" and the display type value "1", and corresponds to the identification symbol "6y" and the display type value "2" as the display mode showing the continuous winning role ratio in 6000 games. It is a display mode attached, and is a display mode associated with the identification symbol “7y” and the display type value “3” as a display mode showing the role ratio in the game 6000 times, and the continuous role in the total number of games. The display mode is associated with the identification symbol "6A" as the display mode indicating the ratio and the display type value "4", and the identification symbol "7A" is preset as the display mode indicating the role ratio in the total number of games. ing.

In the ratio display device 610, among the display units capable of displaying 4-digit numbers, the upper 2-digit display unit is set as the display area for displaying the identification symbol such as the advantageous period stay ratio, and the lower 2-digit display unit is set. It is set as a display area for displaying a numerical value such as an advantageous period stay ratio. Therefore, the operation record control means 600 of the present embodiment displays the identification symbol corresponding to the display of the lower 2-digit display portion of the ratio display device 610 on the upper 2-digit display portion of the ratio display device 610. , The display of the lower two digits indicates the advantageous period stay ratio, the ratio of continuous characters in 6000 games, the ratio of characters in 6000 games, the ratio of continuous characters in the total number of games, or the ratio of characters in the total number of games. It can be displayed on the ratio display device 610 so that it is clear which is which. Since the operation record control means 600 of the present embodiment uses the lower 2-digit display portion of the ratio display device 610 as a display area for displaying a numerical value such as the advantageous period stay ratio, it displays the numerical value such as the advantageous period stay ratio. In this case, the ratio display device 610 displays a numerical value rounded down after the decimal point.

In addition, the operation record control means 600 of the present embodiment blinks the identification symbols displayed in the upper two digits of the ratio display device 610 when the predetermined number of games have not been executed for each identification symbol. Is executed, and the lighting display is executed after the game has been executed a predetermined number of times. Specifically, the operation record control means 600, when the stored value of the total game number counter 204 that stores the total number of games that is the total number of games has reached the value “6000”, the display type value “1”. An identification symbol "6y" indicating the continuous character ratio in the game 6000 times associated with, and an identification symbol "7y" indicating the character ratio in the game 6000 times associated with the display type value "2". When the stored value of the total game number counter 204 reaches the value "17500", the display mode of is switched from the blinking display to the lit display, and the continuous combination in the total number of games associated with the display type value "3". The display mode of the identification symbol “6A” indicating the property ratio and the identification symbol “7A” indicating the character ratio in the total number of games associated with the display type value “4” is changed from blinking display to lighting display. Switching, when the stored value of the total game number counter 204 reaches the value "175000", the display mode of the identification symbol "7U" indicating the advantageous period stay ratio associated with the display type value "0" blinks. Switch from display to illuminated display.

The operation record control unit 600 is a display mode counter 207 (see FIG. 2) that is a counter included in the main storage unit 190 and a counter that counts the number of times the display-related control process is executed when it is determined to perform the blinking display. When the stored value of) is a value “0” to a value “49”, the identification symbol is lit and displayed, and when the stored value of the display mode counter 207 is a value “50” to a value “99”, the identification symbol is displayed. Is turned off, and the stored value of the display mode counter 207 is initialized to the value “0” when the stored value of the display mode counter 207 reaches the value “100”. To realize blinking display of identification symbols.

Further, when the operation record control means 600 determines that the blinking display of the identification symbol is to be executed, it determines that the blinking display condition is satisfied, and the storage value of the display mode counter 207 is also a value for the display of the operating ratio. The operating ratio is turned on when the value is “0” to the value “49”, and the operating ratio is turned off when the stored value of the display mode counter 207 is the value “50” to the value “99”. The blinking display of is realized. When turning off the operation ratio, the operation record control means 600 stores, as the data (display data) for setting the display mode of the ratio display device 610, the extinction data which is the display data to be set in the extinguished state in the main storage means 190. It is set in a display data set area 208 (see FIG. 2) which is an area which is included and in which display data to be displayed on the ratio display device 610 is set.

In the display data set area 208 of this embodiment, display data relating to the identification symbol and display data relating to the operating ratio can be set independently of each other. In the slot machine 1, when the display processing by the operation recording control means 600 shown in step S17 of FIG. Are controlled by the display mode set in the display data related to the above and the display mode set in the display data related to the operating ratio.

The operation record control means 600, when executing the control relating to the display of the operation ratio on the ratio display device 610, when the extinction data is set in the display data set area 208, the lower two digits of the ratio display device 610. Regarding the display, the lower two digits of the ratio display device 610 are turned off regardless of the operation record, that is, the display of the content displayed in the lower two digits of the ratio display device 610 is constant (always off) regardless of the operation record. The state in which each segment displayed on the ratio display device 610, which is the display mode set in the turn-off data, is turned off constitutes the first display mode in this embodiment.

In addition, the operation record control means 600 has an advantageous period stay ratio, a continuous character ratio in 6000 games, a character ratio in 6000 games, a continuous character ratio in the total number of games, and a character in the total number of games. With respect to each operating ratio of the ratio, the operating ratio related to the item (non-corresponding item) that is not installed in the gaming machine is determined to be the display of the operating ratio related to the non-corresponding item, and is displayed on the ratio display device 610. As the display data for setting the mode, the non-corresponding display data which is the display data to be set to “−−” which is the display for notifying that it is the non-corresponding item is set in the display data set area 208. The operation record control means 600 is the lower 2 of the ratio display device 61 when the non-corresponding display data is set in the display data set area 208 during the execution of the control related to the display of the operation ratio on the ratio display device 610. Regarding the digit display, "---" is displayed in the lower two digits of the ratio display device 610 regardless of the operation record, that is, the content displayed in the lower two digits of the ratio display device 610 is constant regardless of the operation record. −−” is displayed. "---" displayed on the ratio display device 610 by displaying the non-applicable display data constitutes the first display mode in the present embodiment.

The sub-control unit 20 performs various calculations for executing the effect based on various signals transmitted from the main control unit 10, and based on the calculation results, the effect display device 330, the effect device 300 including the audio device 340, and the like. Control the operation of the output means of. The function of the sub control unit 20 is stored in advance in various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), ROM (an example of an information storage medium), hardware such as RWM, and ROM. It is realized by software consisting of a predetermined program. The sub-control unit 20 of the present embodiment has a CPU (hereinafter, the CPU of the sub-control unit 20 is also referred to as “sub CPU”) as a processor. In addition, the sub-control unit 20 is provided on the ROM of the sub-control unit 20, the effect control unit 180 and the sub-storage unit 181. Each unit that constitutes the sub control unit 20 reads out and executes each control program stored in advance in the sub storage unit 181 when executing each control process.

The effect control unit 180 uses the effect display device 330, for example, based on the various signals transmitted from the main control unit 10 and the effect data stored in the effect data storage unit 182 of the sub storage unit 181. The control relating to the effect related to the game, such as the display effect to be performed and the sound effect to be performed using the audio device 340, is performed. Specifically, when the player operates each configuration of the slot machine 1 to insert a medal, operate a single bet button BT, a max bet button MB, a start lever SL, a stop button B1 to a stop button B3, or a game. When a game event such as a change in state occurs, lighting or blinking of a lamp and an LED, a change in the display content of the effect display device 330, a sound output from a speaker, or the like is executed to make the game exciting or a specific one. Execution control of effects for assisting a game such as a winning assistance effect, which is an effect for assisting winning of a specific winning combination, is performed by notifying a batting order or a press timing at which a winning combination can be won.

In addition, the effect control unit 180 causes each component of the effect device 300 to perform an effect based on each effect state. In the present embodiment, the effect control unit 180 acquires a random number from the random number storage area of the random number generation unit of the sub-control unit 20 for each lottery process using a random number, and the effect lottery table storage unit 183 of the sub storage unit 181. Each lottery process is executed by using the effect lottery table necessary for each lottery process among the plurality of effect lottery tables stored in.

2. Memory Map of Main CPU Next, a memory map of the ROM and RWM of the main CPU of the main controller 10 in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a memory map of the ROM and RWM of the main CPU of the main control unit 10. As shown in FIG. 12, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 10 is a use area that is an area in which a game control processing module that is a module that controls the progress of a game is described, and a module other than the game control processing module. It has a ROM and a RWM which are memories in which another area, which is an area in which a certain different processing module is described, is divided.

The main control unit 10 of the present embodiment includes a setting changing unit 100, a charge receiving unit 105, a random number generating unit 110, an internal lottery unit 120, a reel control unit 130, a winning determination unit 140, a payout control unit 150, a replay processing unit 160, and The program instruction code of the game control processing module, which is a module that functions as the game state transition control unit 170, the advantageous period control unit 400A, and the instruction function state control unit 400B, is assigned to addresses 0000H to 11FFH in the specified capacity (control area 4.5KB). Are described in the area. Further, the main control unit 10 describes the program data of the game control processing module in the area of addresses 1200H to 1DF3H in the specified capacity (data area 3.0KB). The area of addresses 0000H to 11FFH and the area of addresses 1200H to 1DF3H in the ROM of the main control unit 10 are areas in which the game control processing module is described, and constitute the usage areas in the present embodiment.

The main control unit 10 is a game machine such as a module that functions as security-related processing and operation record control means 600 from the viewpoint of preventing unauthorized modification or other changes in the addresses 1F00H to 2FBFH after the unused area and the comment area. It describes the program instruction code and data of another processing module other than the game control processing module that is responsible for the test-related signal processing defined by the rules. The area of addresses 1F00H to 2FBFH in the ROM of the main controller 10 is an area in which another processing module other than the game control processing module is described, and constitutes another area in the present embodiment. The module functioning as the operation record control means 600 is included in the separate processing module in this embodiment.

The main control unit 10 provides a used area RWM in 512 bytes of addresses F000H to F1FFH behind the program management area and an area having no area in terms of hardware, and constitutes the used area in the present embodiment. Further, the main control unit 10 provides another area RWM in 512 bytes of the addresses F200H to F3FFH, and constitutes another area in the present embodiment. Then, in the main controller 10, F400H to FFFFH are areas having no area in terms of hardware. The program instruction code of the game control processing module in the use area and the program instruction code of the different processing module in the different area are described in assembler language.

The main control unit 10 secures a work area such as a timer, a counter, and a flag related to the program of the use area, such as the advantageous period end determination counter 198, in F000H to F13FH of the RWM of the use area, and stores the work area in F140H to F1BFH. After the unused area, the stack area of the used area is secured in F1C0H to F1FFH. Further, the main control unit 10 uses the register in the used area in the RWM of the used area, and does not use the back register.

Further, the main control unit 10, in the RWM of another area, behind the unused area of F200H to F20FH, F210H to F22FH, 400 times cumulative storage means 199, game 400 times counter 199d, 15 sets individual storage means 200, 15 sets total storage means 201, total total storage means 202, ratio storage means 203, total game number counter 204, advantageous period game number counter 205, display type storage means 206, display mode counter 207, display data set area 208, etc. Work areas such as timers, counters, and flags related to the area programs are secured, stack areas of other areas are secured in F230H to F246H, and F247H to F3FFH are unused areas.

The main control unit 10 is configured to be executable by calling a program described in another area from the usage area. That is, the operation record control means 600 described in another area and functioning as another processing module, the setting change means 100, the input acceptance means 105, the random number generation means 110, and the inside which function as the game control processing module described in the usage area. To be called from any of the lottery means 120, reel control means 130, winning determination means 140, payout control means 150, replay processing means 160, game state transition control means 170, advantageous period control means 400A, and instruction function state control means 400B. Thus, the control process can be executed.

Further, the main control unit 10 uses a 4-byte instruction code to call another processing module written in another area. Therefore, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the instruction code forming the separate processing module is 4 bytes or more, the capacity of the used area can be saved for the amount exceeding 4 bytes.

Programs written in different areas are configured to be called after being statically called from programs in the usage area. The program is configured so that it will not run at the same time. Further, the access to the RWM in the mutual area from the used area or another area is configured such that only reference is permitted and the RWM cannot be updated. In addition, the subroutine in the control area of the used area cannot be called from the control area of another area.

Further, the main control unit 10 is a process in which a subroutine for execution is incorporated in a use area when a program written in another area is executed, and has a predetermined cycle (eg, every 1.49 ms). It is configured to prohibit the execution of the interrupt process, which is the process executed in 1. Therefore, in the slot machine 1, if the time from the start of execution of a program described in another area to the end of execution is longer than the cycle in which interrupt processing is executed, one interrupt processing is performed. Will not be executed.

The interrupt processing by the main control unit 10 relates to control and performance related to the progress of the game, such as detection of a start signal transmitted from the start switch 230 and transmission of a command signal from the main control unit 10 to the sub control unit 20. It executes various processes related to control. Therefore, in the slot machine 1, when the program described in another area is executed, the time from the start of execution to the end of execution becomes longer than the cycle in which the interrupt processing is executed. In addition, there is a possibility that an error may occur in the control related to the progress of the game and the control related to the effect, and it is required to reduce the time required to execute the program described in another area.

The operation record control unit 600 of the present embodiment is called by the payout control unit 150 so as to execute the operation record calculation process that is the process of calculating the operation record of the main control unit 10 displayed on the ratio display device 610. It is configured. Further, the operation record control means 600 is called by the main control unit 10 when executing the control process related to the display on the game information display unit DS and the ratio display device 610 among the interrupt processes executed by the main control unit 10. Accordingly, in order to display the operation ratio calculated in the operation record calculation process and the identification symbol corresponding to the operation ratio on the ratio display device 610, a process of transmitting a display control signal to the ratio display device 610 is executed. Is configured.

In the process of transmitting the display control signal to the ratio display device 610, the operation record control unit 600 switches the display control signal to be transmitted to the ratio display device 610 every time a predetermined time of 5 seconds elapses. On the ratio display device 610, an identification symbol indicating the advantageous period stay ratio and a numerical value indicating the advantageous period stay ratio, an identification symbol indicating the continuous character ratio in the game 6000 times, and a numerical value indicating the continuous character ratio in the game 6000 times, An identification symbol indicating the role ratio in 6000 games, a numerical value indicating the role ratio in 6000 games, an identification symbol indicating the continuous role ratio in the total number of games, and a number indicating the continuous role ratio in the total number of games. An identification symbol indicating the character ratio in the total number of games and a numerical value indicating the character ratio in the total number of games are sequentially displayed.

3. Control Processing for Display on Ratio Display Device Next, referring to FIG. 13, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, for displaying the identification symbol and the operation ratio on the ratio display device 610 executed by the operation record control means 600. The processing will be described.

<Operation record display processing>
In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, FIG. 13 is activated when the control processing relating to the display on the game information display section DS and the ratio display device 610 is executed among the one-time interruption processing executed by the main control section 10. 9 is a flowchart showing an operation record display process which is a subroutine executed by the operation record control unit 600 when the recording control unit 600 is read.

In the operation record display process, the operation record control means 600 first increments the display mode counter 207 by 1 (S1). In this process, the operation record control means 600 executes an operation record display process that is executed at the time of execution of the interrupt process, that is, is executed once in about 1.49 ms, in order to enable the blinking display of the identification symbol and the operation ratio. On the basis of being executed once, the value “1” corresponding to one operation record display process is added to the stored value of the display mode counter 207.

Next, the operation record control means 600 determines whether or not the stored value of the display mode counter 207 is the value "100" (S2). In this process, the operation record control means 600 determines whether or not the stored value of the display mode counter 207 has reached the value “100” by the process of step S1. YES), it is determined that the period for turning off the operating ratio and the identification symbol has ended, and the display mode counter 207 is set to the initial value "0" (S3).

After executing the process of step S3 or in the process of step S2, when it is determined that the stored value of the display mode counter 207 is not the value “100” (NO), the operation record control unit 600 causes the ratio display device 610. An identification symbol display mode determination process, which is a process of determining the type and display mode of the identification symbol to be displayed in step S4, is executed (S4). In this process, the operation record control means 600 needs to perform a blinking display of the process relating to the determination of the identification symbol to be displayed in this operation record display process and the identification symbol and the operation ratio corresponding to the acquired display type. Whether or not, that is, the process of determining whether or not the blinking display condition is satisfied is executed.

In addition, in the processing of step S4, when the operation record control means 600 determines that the blinking display condition is satisfied, it is the flag stored in the main storage means 190, and the blinking display condition is satisfied. In this case, a blinking display condition satisfaction flag, which is a flag that is set to the ON state, is set to the ON state.

Then, in the processing of step S4, the operation record control means 600 sets the display data related to the identification symbol in the display data set area 208 when it is determined to perform the lighting display in the operation record display processing of this time. The identification symbol display data, which is the display data for setting the identification symbol corresponding to the value of the display type in the upper two-digit display mode of the ratio display device 610, is set in the area to be displayed. If the operation record control unit 600 determines to execute the extinguishing display in the operation record display process this time, the operation record control unit 600 displays the ratio in the area of the display data set area 208 in which the display data related to the identification symbol is set. The identification symbol extinguishing data, which is display data for setting the display mode of the upper two digits of the display device 610 to the extinguished state, is set. The identification symbol display data and the identification symbol extinguishing data form display data relating to the identification symbol in the present embodiment.

Next, the operation record control means 600 acquires the value of the display type stored in the display type storage means 206 (S5). In this process, the operation record control unit 600 acquires the value of the display type stored in the display type storage unit 206, so that in the operation record display process of this time, a numerical value indicating the advantageous period stay ratio and the game 6000. Any of a numerical value indicating the ratio of continuous characters in a game, a numerical value indicating the ratio of characters in a game of 6000 times, a numerical value indicating the ratio of continuous characters in the total number of games, and a value indicating a ratio of characters in the total number of games. It is possible to determine whether to execute the control process related to the display of.

Next, the operation record control means 600 sets the non-corresponding display data in the display data set area 208 (S6). In this process, the operation record control means 600 is display data for setting the display mode of the lower two digits of the ratio display device 610 such that the display mode displayed on the ratio display device 610 is "--". The non-corresponding display data is set in the display data set area 208.

Next, the operation record control unit 600 determines whether or not the value of the display type acquired in the process of step S5 is the value of the display type corresponding to the non-corresponding item (S7). In this process, the operation record control unit 600 determines whether or not the operation ratio corresponding to the acquired display type value is the value of the display type corresponding to the non-corresponding item which is the operation ratio of the item not mounted on the gaming machine. To determine.

Since the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is equipped with both the advantageous period and the accessory continuous operation device relating to the first type continuous accessory, the advantageous period stay ratio and the continuous operation in 6000 games are performed. For each operating ratio of the character ratio, the character ratio in 6000 games, the continuous character ratio in the total number of games, and the character ratio in the total number of games, the corresponding items are installed and acquired. Since the value of the displayed display type does not correspond to the non-corresponding item, it is determined that the set state is not maintained for the non-corresponding display data set in the display data set area 208 in the process of step S6, that is, the display of the ratio display device 610. As a mode, it is determined that the first display mode is not maintained, and the process proceeds from step S7 to step S8.

For example, when the operation record control means 600 executes the operation record display process in a gaming machine in which the advantageous period is not installed, the advantageous period is installed when the acquired display type value is the value “0”. It is determined that the value of the display type acquired from the absence corresponds to the non-corresponding item, and the non-corresponding display data set in the display data set area 208 in the process of step S6 is maintained in the state set in the display data set area 208. Then, it is determined that the first display mode is maintained as the display mode of the ratio display device 610, and the process is skipped from step S7 to step S16, thereby omitting the processes of step S8 to step S15.

When it is determined in the process of step S7 that the acquired display type value is not the non-corresponding item (NO), the operation record control unit 600 determines the operation ratio to be acquired from the ratio storage unit 203 (S8). .. In this process, the operation record control means 600, based on the value of the acquired display type, the operation ratio corresponding to the value of the display type is the advantageous period stay ratio, the continuous role ratio in the game 6000 times, and the game 6000 times. It is determined which of the character ratio, the continuous character ratio in the total number of games, and the character ratio in the total number of games.

Next, the operation record control means 600 determines whether or not the blinking display condition is satisfied (S9). In this process, the operation record control unit 600 determines that the blinking display condition is satisfied for the identification symbol and the operating ratio corresponding to the acquired display type value when the process of step S4 is executed. It is determined whether the establishment flag has been set to the ON state.

When it is determined in the process of step S9 that the blinking display condition is satisfied (YES), the operation record control unit 600 sets the turn-off data in the display data setting area 208 (S10). In this process, the operation record control means 600 sets the turn-off data, which is the display data in which the display mode displayed in the lower two digits of the ratio display device 610 is turned off, in the display data set area 208.

Next, the operation record control means 600 determines whether the stored value of the display mode counter 207 is equal to or greater than the value “50” (S11). In this process, the operation record control means 600 refers to the stored value of the display mode counter 207 in a state where it has been decided to perform the blinking display as the display mode of the identification symbol, and performs the lighting display among the blinking displays. , Decide whether to execute the turn-off display.

When it is determined that the stored value of the display mode counter 207 is less than the value “50”, the operation record control means 600 determines to execute the lighting display, and sets it in the display data set area 208 in the process of step S10. Regarding the turn-off data, it is determined that the set state is not maintained, that is, the first display mode is not maintained as the display mode of the ratio display device 610, and the process proceeds from step S11 to step S12.

On the other hand, when the operation record control means 600 determines that the stored value of the display mode counter 207 is equal to or greater than the value “50”, it determines that the off display is to be executed, and the display data set area 208 is displayed in the processing of step S10. It is determined that the set display data set area 208 is maintained with respect to the set turn-off data, thereby maintaining the first display mode as the display mode of the ratio display device 610, and the process is skipped from step S11 to step S16. , And the processing of steps S12 to S15 is omitted.

When it is determined that the blinking display condition is not satisfied in the process of step S9 (NO) or when it is determined that the stored value of the display mode counter 207 is less than the value “50” in the process of step S11 ( NO), the operation record control means 600 acquires the operation ratio (S12). The operation record control means 600 of the present embodiment calculates the operation ratio when executing payout control, which is control relating to payout of medals, which is executed by the payout control means 150 of the main controller 10 at the time of execution of each game. The operating ratio is calculated and stored in the ratio storage unit 203 by executing an operating ratio calculation process which is a subroutine executed by being read by the payout control unit 150. In the process of step S12, the operation record control unit 600 acquires the operation ratio calculated by executing the operation ratio calculation process from the ratio storage unit 203.

Next, the operation record control unit 600 determines whether the acquired operation ratio is 100% or more (S13). In this process, when it is determined that the acquired operation ratio is 100% or more (YES), the operation recording control unit 600 can display only a two-digit number, that is, up to 99 on the ratio display device 610. The value "99" is set as the value of the operating ratio to be displayed (S14).

After executing the process of step S14 or in the process of step S13, when it is determined that the acquired operation ratio is less than 100% (NO), the operation record control unit 600 displays the operation in the display data set area 208. Ratio display data, which is data for displaying the operating ratio, which is the content related to the recording, in the lower two digits of the ratio display device 610 is set (S15). In this process, the operation record control means 600 first converts the value of the operation ratio into a two-digit number by truncating the value below the decimal point. Next, the operation record control means 600 sets and sets the value of the operation ratio converted into a two-digit number to the ratio display data which is the display data to be set in the display mode of the lower two digits of the ratio display device 610. The ratio display data is set in the display data set area 208.

Ratio of non-corresponding display data set in the display data set area 208 in the process of step S6, turn-off data set in the display data set area 208 in the process of step S10, and ratio set in the display data set area 208 in the process of step S15 The display data constitutes display data related to the operating ratio in this embodiment. Further, the operating ratio converted into the two-digit number displayed on the ratio display device 610 by displaying the ratio display data constitutes the second display mode in the present embodiment.

After executing the process of step S15, if it is determined in the process of step S7 that the acquired display type value is not applicable (YES) or in the process of step S11, the stored value of the display mode counter 207 is the value. When it determines with it being "50" or more (YES), the operation record control means 600 determines the display mode of the ratio display device 610 (S16). In this process, the operation record control means 600, as the display data to be displayed in the upper two digits of the ratio display device 610, the display data relating to the identification symbol set in the display data set area 208 in the process of step S4, and the ratio display device 610. And the display data relating to the operating ratio set in the display data set area 208 by the start of the process of step S16 as the display data to be displayed in the lower two digits of the display data in which the display mode of the ratio display device 610 is set. To determine.

Next, the operation record control means 600 executes the display process (S17), and ends the operation record display process. In this process, the operation record control means 600 displays the display mode set in the display data set in the display data set area 208 on the ratio display device 610. More specifically, the operation record control means 600 first displays the 4-digit display mode displayed on the ratio display device 610 set for each display data set in the display data setting area 208 for each digit. Set to output port. Then, when the common signal is output from the 5-bit common signal output port, the operation record control means 600 electrically connects the display area of the ratio display device 610 corresponding to the output common signal and the output port. By doing so, the display data set in the output port is output to the electrically connected display area, and the display based on the display data by the ratio display device 610 is executed.

In the slot machine 1, the common signal output from the 5-bit common signal output port is commonly associated with the ratio display device 610 and the game information display section DS. Further, in the slot machine 1, when the common signal is output from the common signal output port of the fifth bit of the common signal output port of 5 bits, there is no display area associated with the ratio display device 610, and the game information is displayed. It is configured to have a display area associated only with the display section DS. Therefore, the operation record control means 600 is configured to end the operation record display processing without executing the display processing when the common signal is output from the common signal output port of the fifth bit.

<Display by ratio display device>
Next, the display by the ratio display device 610 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a view showing an example of display by the ratio display device 610 in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 14A, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the power is off, nothing is displayed on the ratio display device 610 provided on the main controller 10. When the power is turned on and the power is turned on, the ratio display device 610 displays the advantageous period stay ratio based on the display data set in the display data setting area 208. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14(B), the slot machine 1 displays the identification symbol “7U” indicating the stay ratio of the advantageous period on the upper two-digit display portion of the ratio display device 610, and The numerical value of the stay ratio is displayed on the lower 2-digit display portion of the ratio display device 610. Note that the example shown in FIG. 14B is an example in which a value of “70” is displayed as the advantageous period stay ratio (%), and shows that the advantageous period stay ratio is 70%. There is.

Further, in the slot machine 1, when the display of the identification symbol and the numerical value of the stay period ratio for the advantageous period is started, the display time (for example, 5 seconds) is started to be displayed, and then displayed on the ratio display device 610 every 5 seconds thereafter. Change the sign and value. In the slot machine 1, when 5 seconds have elapsed after displaying the identification symbol and the numerical value of the stay ratio of the advantageous period, the ratio of the continuous character effect in the game 6000 times is ratioed based on the display data set in the display data set area 208. It is displayed on the display device 610. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14C, the slot machine 1 replaces the identification symbol “7U” indicating the advantageous period stay ratio with the identification symbol “6y” indicating the continuous role ratio in 6000 games. The ratio display device 610 displays the upper two-digit display part, and the numerical value of the advantageous period stay ratio replaces the numerical value of the continuous character ratio in the game 6000 times, which is displayed on the lower two-digit display part of the ratio display device 610. .. The example shown in FIG. 14(C) is an example of displaying a numerical value of "60" as the continuous character ratio (%) in the game 6000 times, and the continuous character ratio in the game 6000 times is It shows that it is 60%.

In addition, the slot machine 1, based on the display data set in the display data set area 208 when 5 seconds have elapsed since the start of displaying the identification symbol and the numerical value of the continuous winning role ratio in the game 6000 times, the game 6000 The ratio display device 610 displays the ratio of the accessory in each time. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14D, the slot machine 1 replaces the identification symbol “6y” indicating the continuous character ratio in the game 6000 times with the identification symbol “6y” indicating the character ratio in the game 6000 times. "7y" is displayed on the upper two-digit display portion of the ratio display device 610, and the numerical value of the role product ratio in the game 6000 times is replaced with the numerical value of the continuous character ratio in the game 6000 times. Is displayed on the display section of. In addition, the example shown in FIG. 14D is an example in which a numerical value of “70” is displayed as the character ratio (%) in the game 6000 times, and the character ratio in the game 6000 times is 70%. Is shown.

In addition, the slot machine 1 is based on the display data set in the display data set area 208 when 5 seconds have elapsed after starting the display of the identification symbol and the numerical value of the character ratio in the game 6000 times, the total game. A ratio display device 610 displays the continuous accessory ratio in the number of times. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14(E), instead of the identification symbol "7y" indicating the role ratio in the game 6000 times, the identification symbol "6A" indicating the continuous role ratio in the total number of games is displayed in ratio. It is displayed on the upper 2-digit display part of the device 610, and instead of the numerical value of the character ratio in the game 6000 times, the numerical value of the continuous character ratio in the total number of games is displayed in the lower 2-digit display part of the ratio display device 610. To do. The example shown in FIG. 14(E) is an example in which a numerical value of “60” is displayed as the continuous character ratio (%) in the total number of games, and the continuous character ratio in the total number of games is It shows that it is 60%.

In addition, the slot machine 1, based on the display data set in the display data set area 208 when 5 seconds have elapsed since the display of the identification symbol and the numerical value of the continuous winning role ratio in the total number of games has started. A ratio display device 610 displays the ratio of the accessory to the number of times. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14F, the slot machine 1 replaces the identification symbol "6A" indicating the continuous character ratio in the total number of games with an identification symbol "6A" indicating the character ratio in the total number of games. "7A" is displayed on the upper 2-digit display part of the ratio display device 610, and the numerical value of the character ratio in the total number of games is replaced by the numerical value of the continuous character ratio in the total number of games and the lower two digits of the ratio display device 610. Is displayed on the display section of. The example shown in FIG. 14(F) is an example of displaying a numerical value of "70" as the character ratio (%) in the total number of games, and the character ratio in the total number of games is 70%. Is shown.

In addition, the slot machine 1 is set in the display data set area 208 as shown in FIG. 14B when 5 seconds have elapsed since the display of the identification symbol and the numerical value of the character ratio in the total number of games was started. Based on the display data described above, the display of the identification symbol and the numerical value of the stay ratio for the advantageous period is restarted, and thereafter, every 5 seconds elapses, as shown above, as shown in FIGS. 14(B) to 14(F). It is configured to switch the display of the ratio display device 610 in order.

Then, in the slot machine 1, when the power is turned off while the ratio display device 610 cyclically displays the displays shown in FIGS. 14(B) to 14(F), the slot machine 1 shows as shown in FIG. 14(G). As described above, the display of the stay ratio during the advantageous period ends. As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the advantageous period stay ratio and the like are constantly displayed cyclically when the power is on, and the advantageous period stay ratio and the like are continuously displayed until the power is turned off. It is like this. Further, in the slot machine 1, when displaying the advantageous period stay ratio and the like, since it is displayed based on the display data set in the display data set area 208, one game is played and the advantageous period stay ratio is operated. In the case of being updated by the recording control means 600, or in the case of 400 games being played and 6000 times of games or the continuous character ratio and the character ratio in the total number of games being updated by the operation recording control means 600, the latest The numerical value of can be displayed.

<Summary of this embodiment>
As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the operation record display process (see FIG. 13) which is the control related to the display of the ratio display device 610 once, the display data set area 208 is displayed in the process of step S6. After executing the process of setting the non-applicable display data, it is determined whether the value of the display type acquired from the display type storage unit 206 in the process of step S7 is the value of the display type corresponding to the non-applicable item. , Processing for deciding whether or not to maintain the state in which the non-corresponding display data is set in the display data set area 208 is executed, and after the processing in step S7, the processing in step S8 and subsequent steps are executed and then the processing in step S17. Is executed or the process of step S8 to step S15 is omitted and the process of step S17 is executed. Therefore, “−−”, which is the display mode set in the non-corresponding display data, is displayed on the ratio display device 610. At this time, a program that omits the processing of steps S8 to S15 is required, but when the operating ratio converted into the two-digit value set in the ratio display data is displayed on the ratio display device 610, it is activated. Since a program that omits one of the processes constituting the record display process is unnecessary, the program capacity in the control related to the display of the operation record can be reduced and the processing speed can be improved. It is possible to prevent the control from affecting the progress of the game.

Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the operation record display process which is the control related to the display of the ratio display device 610 once, the process of step S10 executes the process of setting the turn-off data in the display data set area 208. After that, by determining whether the stored value of the display mode counter 207 is the value “50” or more in the process of step S11, it is determined whether or not the state in which the turn-off data is set in the display data set area 208 is maintained. The process of deciding whether or not to execute the process of step S11 and the processes of step S12 and subsequent steps are executed, and then the process of step S17 is executed, or the processes of steps S12 to S15 are omitted and step S17 is executed. In order to execute the process, when displaying the state where the ratio display device 610, which is the display mode set in the turn-off data, is turned off, a program that omits the processes of steps S12 to S15 is required, but the ratio display When the operating ratio converted into the two-digit value set in the data is displayed on the ratio display device 610, a program that omits any one of the processes constituting the operating record display process is unnecessary, so It is possible to reduce the program capacity in the control related to the display of the record and improve the processing speed, and it is possible to prevent the control using the operation record from affecting the progress of the game.

The process of step S6 and the process of step S10 constitute the first set process in this embodiment. Further, the processing of step S7 and the processing of step S11 constitute the determination processing in this embodiment. Further, the processing of steps S12 to S15 constitutes the second set processing in this embodiment. Then, the processing of step S17 constitutes the display processing in the present embodiment.

4. Modification Note that in the present embodiment, the operation record control means 600 is configured to determine the display data related to the operation ratio after determining the display data related to the identification symbol, but the present invention is not limited to this. The operation record control means 600 may be configured to determine the display data related to the identification symbol after determining the display data related to the operation ratio. When configured in this manner, the operation record control means 600 is preferably configured to determine whether or not the blinking display condition is satisfied when determining the display data related to the operation ratio.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the operation record control means 600 has, as the first display mode, “−−” set in the non-corresponding display data and a turned-off state set in the turn-off data. However, it is not limited to this. The operation record control means 600 may have, for example, the same display mode such as a specific number as the first display mode at all times, and if the displayed content is constant regardless of the operation record, It is not limited to the embodiment.

Further, in the present embodiment, the operation record control means 600 has a display mode in which the operation ratio is converted into a two-digit value as the second display mode, but the present invention is not limited to this. The operation record control means 600 may have, for example, a display mode for displaying the cumulative number of payouts stored in the total cumulative storage means 202 as the second display mode. Not limited.

Further, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is configured with a storage area of 3 bytes for each of the total cumulative first counter 202a to the total cumulative third counter 202c, the total game number counter 204, and the advantageous period game number counter 205. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and at least one counter may be configured by 4 bytes or may be configured by a storage area of 5 bytes or more.

Further, in the present embodiment, the operation record control means 600 totals the number of payouts, the number of continuous accessory payouts, and the number of accessory payouts as the number-of-payouts totaling process, but is not limited to this. If the slot machine 1 does not have the RBB and the RB as a bonus, for example, the operation record control means 600 may total the payout amount and the accessory payout amount when executing the payout amount totaling process. If the slot machine 1 does not have any bonus, for example, the operation record control means 600 may total the payout amount at the time of executing the payout amount totaling process.

Further, in the present embodiment, the operation record control means 600 executes the game number totalization process, the payout amount totalization process, and the ratio calculation process in the operation record calculation process, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the slot machine 1 does not have a bonus and an advantageous period, the operation record control means 600 executes a game number totaling process and a payout amount totaling process in the operation record calculating process. It only has to be configured. Further, the operation record control means 600 may be configured to calculate a continuous character ratio and a character ratio as ratio calculation processing when the slot machine 1 has a configuration having no advantageous period. If the slot machine 1 does not have RBB and RB as a bonus and has no advantageous period, if the slot machine 1 is configured to calculate the character ratio as the ratio calculation processing. Good.

Further, in the present embodiment, the operation record control means 600, the continuous role ratio in the game 6000 times, the role ratio in the game 6000 times, the continuous role ratio in the total number of games, and the role ratio in the total number of games. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the continuous character ratio in the game 6000 times and the character ratio in the game 6000 times are calculated, and the continuous character part in the total number of games. The ratio and the role ratio in the total number of games may be configured not to be calculated. In addition, the operation record control means 600 calculates a continuous character ratio in the total number of games and a character ratio in the total number of games, and calculates a continuous character ratio in 6000 games and a character ratio in 6000 games. , May not be calculated.

In other words, the operation record control means 600 executes a process for calculating the ratio of the elements which the slot machine 1 does not have among the three elements of the advantageous period, the continuous bonus, and the bonus. May be configured not to, and even if it has any element, if the element for calculating the ratio is predetermined, the element to be calculated is limited to any element It may be configured as follows. When configured in this way, the operation record control unit 600 may be configured to display the value “−−” on the ratio display device 610 for the display of the elements that have not been calculated. Specifically, for example, when the slot machine 1 does not have the advantageous period stay ratio, the operation record control means 600 displays the identification period “7U” indicating the advantageous period stay ratio at the time of displaying the advantageous period stay ratio. The value “−−” is displayed as the numerical value of the advantageous period stay ratio on the display unit of the lower two digits of the ratio display device 610 while being displayed on the display unit of the higher two digits of 610.

Further, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 has, as a plurality of operation records displayed on the ratio display device 610, an advantageous period stay ratio, a continuous character ratio in 6000 games, and a character ratio in 6000 games. It has a continuous character ratio in the total number of games and a character ratio in the total number of games, but is not limited to this. For example, the ratio display device displays the ratio of the number of payouts in the advantageous period to the total number of games as an operation record. The operation record displayed on the ratio display device 610 is not limited to that of the present embodiment.

Further, in the present embodiment, the operation record control means 600 is configured to sequentially display the identification symbol and the numerical value such as the advantageous period stay ratio on the ratio display device 610 based on the power being turned on. Not limited to this, for example, the display of the identification symbol and the numerical value such as the advantageous period stay ratio is started based on the opening of the front upper door UD or the front lower door DD while the power is on, and The display of the identification symbol and the numerical value such as the advantageous period stay ratio may be terminated based on the closing of the door UD or the front lower door DD.

Further, the operation record control means 600, for example, during the period from when the winning determination process is performed and the result of the game is confirmed until the medal is set to the inserted state for the next game (during non-play). The display of the identification symbol and the numerical value such as the advantageous period stay ratio is started based on the setting change button 280 being pressed, and the advantageous period stay ratio is calculated based on the closing of the front upper door UD or the front lower door DD. The display of the identification symbol and the numerical value may be terminated.

Specifically, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is necessary to open the lower front door DD to operate the setting change button 280, and the lower front door DD is opened while the power is on. Then, the slot machine 1 is controlled to the error state, and the condition of the error is set to the door open error on condition that no error other than the door open error has occurred. In addition, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as an error, in addition to a door opening error due to opening of the lower front door DD, a hopper empty error due to the absence of medals in the hopper unit 320, a medal inserted from the medal insertion port MI. There is a selector error, etc. due to clogging of medals in the selector (not shown) that detects, and other errors have priority over the door opening error, and there are multiple types of errors including the door opening error. If it occurs, the door open error is not set unless other errors are resolved.

Then, the operation record control means 600 in the present modified example is advantageous based on the setting change button 280 being pressed when the type of error is set to the door opening error in the error state during non-gaming. The display of identification symbols and numerical values such as the period stay ratio is started, and the display of the identification symbols and numerical values such as the advantageous period stay ratio is ended based on the closing of the front upper door UD or the front lower door DD. It may have been done.

The trigger for starting the display of the operation record by the operation record control means 600 is not limited to the operation of the setting change button 280, and, for example, the start lever in the error state due to the opening of the lower front door DD during non-game. The display of the advantageous period stay ratio and the like may be started based on the operation of SL, the stop buttons B1 to B3, the single bet button BT, the max bet button MB, or the settlement button BS.

Further, the operation record control means 600 may be configured to switch the display from the identification symbol and the numerical value of the advantageous period stay ratio in the order shown in FIG. 14 every time the setting change button 280 or the like is operated. .. Further, the operation record control means 600 indicates that the front upper door UD or the lower front door DD is opened while the power is on, or the error type is a door opening error in the non-playing error state. Based on the fact that a predetermined operation means (for example, the setting change button 280, etc.) has been operated when set, an advantageous period stay ratio, a continuous character ratio and a character ratio in 6000 games or the total number of games. May be calculated.

Further, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is configured to display the identification symbol and the numerical value such as the advantageous period stay ratio on the ratio display device 610 provided on the main control unit 10, but is not limited to this. Not done. The slot machine 1 may be configured to display an identification symbol such as an advantageous period stay ratio and a numerical value in the game information display section DS which is a device whose operation is controlled by the main control section 10. When configured in this manner, the slot machine 1 displays a numerical value such as an advantageous period stay ratio on a display unit that displays the number of payouts in the game information display unit DS, and the number of credits in the game information display unit DS, for example. It may be configured to display an identification symbol such as an advantageous period stay ratio on the display unit that displays.

When configured in this way, the operation record control means 600 is based on the operation on the predetermined operation means (for example, the setting change button 280 or the like) being performed in the error state based on the door opening error during non-game. The identification symbols and numerical values of the advantageous period stay ratio are cyclically displayed in order from the identification symbol and numerical value of the advantageous period stay ratio in FIG. The display of the game information display section DS may be switched in the order shown, and the display of the identification symbol and the numerical value such as the advantageous period stay ratio may be terminated based on the closing of the front lower door DD.

Further, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is configured to display the operation record by the ratio display device 610 having a 4-digit 7-segment display, but not limited to this, for example, a 2-digit 7-segment display. The operation record may be displayed by a display device having a display. When configured in this way, the operation record control means 600 is based on the operation on the predetermined operation means (for example, the setting change button 280 or the like) being performed in the error state based on the door opening error during non-gaming. , "Advantage period stay ratio identification code → Advantage period stay ratio value → Identification mark of continuous character ratio in 6000 games → Numeric value of continuous character ratio in 6000 games → Identification symbol of character ratio in 6000 games → Numeric value of character ratio in 6000 games → Identification symbol of continuous character ratio in total number of games → Numerical value of continuous character ratio in total number of games → Identification symbol of character ratio in total number of games → Role in total number of games The numerical value of the object ratio→the identification symbol of the advantageous period stay ratio→...” is displayed cyclically in order of the identifying symbol and the numerical value of the advantageous period stay ratio etc., and each time the display time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses. The display of the display device having the 2-digit 7-segment display is switched in the above-described order, and the display of the identification symbol and the numerical value such as the advantageous period stay ratio is ended based on the closing of the front lower door DD. Good. In addition, the operation record control means 600, the advantageous period stay ratio, game based on the operation to a predetermined operation means (for example, the setting change button 280, etc.) performed in an error state based on the door opening error during non-gaming. The continuous character ratio and the character ratio at 6000 times or the total number of games may be calculated.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is provided with the ratio display device 610 on the main control unit 10. Separately, the main control unit 10 and the ratio display device substrate are connected by a harness, and the main control unit 10, the ratio display device substrate on which the ratio display device 610 is mounted, and the harness connecting these substrates are connected to the substrate case 350. It may be configured to be housed in and sealed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 has, as the RBB, RBB1 and RBB2 in which the RB operates continuously, but not limited to this, for example, as the RBB, the RB is randomly selected during the bonus, It may be configured to have an RBB (hereinafter, referred to as RBB3) that operates when the winning symbol combination of the RB is displayed.

When configured in this manner, the slot machine 1 shifts the game state to a third bonus state different from the first bonus state and the second bonus state when the RBB 3 wins. In the third bonus state, the slot machine 1 is configured to be able to execute an RBB general game and an RB game. In the RBB general game, the slot machine 1 sets the winning probability of the small combination to be the same as in the non-bonus state, sets the RB as the lottery target and performs the internal lottery, and the RB is won and the winning symbol combination of the bonus is Based on the display on the activated line L1, the RB is operated to start the RB game. In the RB game, the slot machine 1 performs an internal lottery so that the small winning combination is won with a higher probability than in the non-bonus state, and based on the number of games in the RB state and the number of winnings of the small winning combination, It is determined whether or not the ending condition is satisfied, and the number of games in the RB state reaches a predetermined number (for example, 12 times) or the number of winnings of a small role in the RB state reaches a predetermined number (for example, 8 times). The RB state is ended and the RBB general game is restarted when any of the ending conditions is satisfied. Then, the slot machine 1 determines whether or not the ending condition is satisfied based on the total number of medals paid out in the RBB general game and the RB game, and when the medals to be paid out exceeding the predetermined scheduled ending payout number are paid out. , The third bonus state is ended, and the game state is returned to the non-bonus state.

When configured in this manner, the operation record control means 600 does not operate the first-class special auditor or the auditor when the RBB general game is in the game in the third bonus state. Therefore, the number of medals paid out by the slot machine 1 is not counted as either the number of consecutive bonuses paid out or the number of bonuses paid out. Since the winning character is in operation, the number of medals paid out by the slot machine 1 is counted as both the continuous winning value payout number and the winning value payout number.

Further, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 has, as the CBB, a CBB in which the CB operates continuously. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be configured to have a CBB (hereinafter, referred to as CBB2) in which the CB operates when the winning symbol combination is displayed.

When configured in this manner, the slot machine 1 shifts the game state to a fourth bonus state different from the first bonus state to the third bonus state when the CBB 2 wins. In the fourth bonus state, the slot machine 1 is configured to be able to execute a CBB general game and a CB game. In the RBB general game, the slot machine 1 sets the winning probability of the small combination to be the same as in the non-bonus state, sets CB as the lottery target and performs the internal lottery, and the CB is won and the winning symbol combination of the bonus is Based on the display on the activated line L1, the CB is operated to start the CB game. In the CB game, the slot machine 1 forcibly sets the lottery flags of all the small wins to the established state regardless of the result of the internal lottery, and the game is played once in the CB state. As a result, it is determined that the ending condition of the CB state is satisfied, the CB state is ended, and the CBB general game is restarted. Then, the slot machine 1 determines whether or not the ending condition is satisfied based on the total number of medals paid out in the CBB general game and the CB game, and when the medals to be paid out exceeding the predetermined number of scheduled ending payouts are paid out. , The fourth bonus state is ended, and the game state is returned to the non-bonus state.

When configured in this way, the operation record control means 600, during the game in the fourth bonus state, during the CBB general game, the operation of the other special characters even during the operation of the first-class special character. Since it is not in particular, the number of medals paid out by the slot machine 1 is not counted as either the number of consecutive accessory payouts or the number of accessory payouts, and when the CB game is in progress, the first type special accessory is operating. However, since the second type special bonus is in operation, the number of medals paid out by the slot machine 1 is counted as the bonus payout number.

Note that the number of medals paid out by the slot machine 1 in the RBB general game and the number of medals paid out by the slot machine 1 in the CBB general game are not aggregated in the operation record control means 600 as the continuous accessory payout number or the accessory payout number. However, the number of medals paid out by the slot machine 1 is collected by the operation record control means 600.

Further, the operation record control means 600 of the present embodiment, in the case of displaying the continuous character ratio or character ratio in the game 6000 times, if the total number of games is less than 6000 times, continuous in the game 6000 times The identification symbol "6y" indicating the character ratio or the identification symbol "7y" indicating the character ratio in the game 6000 times is displayed in a blinking manner to notify that the number of games has not reached 6000 times. Good. That is, the operation record control means 600, when the total number of games is 6000 times or more, the identification symbol "6y" indicating the continuous character ratio in the game 6000 times or the identification symbol "6y" indicating the character ratio in the game 6000 times. 7y" is lit up (displayed in the first mode or the normal mode), and if the total number of games is less than 6000, the identification symbol "6y" or the game indicating the ratio of consecutive winnings in 6000 games The identification symbol “7y” indicating the character ratio in 6000 times may be configured to blink (display in the second mode or the specific mode).

Further, when the operation record control means 600 displays the stay ratio or the continuous character ratio or the character ratio in the total number of games in the advantageous period, when the total number of games is less than a predetermined number (for example, 175,000) (advantageous) In the case where the period stay ratio or the continuous character ratio in the total number of games or the amount of data sufficient for the character ratio to converge is not aggregated), the identification symbol "7U" indicating the advantageous period stay ratio, the total game The identification symbol "6A" indicating the continuous character ratio in the number of times or the identification symbol "7A" indicating the character ratio in the total number of games may be displayed in a blinking manner. That is, the operation record control means 600, when the total number of games is a predetermined number or more, is an identification symbol "7U" indicating the advantageous period stay ratio, and an identification symbol "6A" indicating the continuous role ratio in the total number of games. Or, when the identification symbol "7A" indicating the role ratio in the total number of games is lit (displayed in the first mode or the normal mode) and the total number of games is less than a predetermined number (for example, 175,000) Is a blinking display of an identification symbol "7U" indicating the advantageous period stay ratio, an identification symbol "6A" indicating the continuous character ratio in the total number of games, or an identification symbol "7A" indicating the character ratio in the total number of games. 2) or a specific mode).

Further, when the operation record control unit 600 causes the ratio display device 610 to display a numerical value such as an advantageous period stay ratio, if the calculated numerical value of the ratio is less than a predetermined upper limit value for the ratio. Indicates the numerical value of the ratio by lighting (displayed in the first mode or the normal mode), and when the calculated numerical value of the ratio is equal to or higher than a predetermined upper limit value for the ratio, the numerical value of the ratio. May be displayed in a blinking manner (displayed in the second mode or a specific mode). Note that, as described above, the operation record control unit 600 of the present embodiment displays a value rounded down to the right of the decimal point when displaying a numerical value such as the advantageous period stay ratio. When displaying% (upper limit value), the actually calculated advantageous period stay ratio may exceed 70%, so the calculated ratio value is greater than or equal to the upper limit value set in advance for the ratio. When it is, the numerical value of the ratio may be configured to blink. Furthermore, the operation record control means 600 is not limited to the mode in which the numerical value of the calculated ratio is displayed in a blinking manner when the numerical value of the calculated ratio is equal to or larger than the predetermined upper limit value, and the numerical value of the calculated ratio is If it is less than or equal to the predetermined upper limit value, the numerical value of the ratio is lit and displayed (displayed in the first mode or the normal mode), and the calculated numerical value of the ratio is predetermined for the ratio. If the upper limit value is exceeded, the numerical value of the ratio may be displayed in a blinking manner (displayed in the second mode or a specific mode).

Further, in the present embodiment, the operation record control means 600 stores a cumulative total of the game 6000 times, which is a predetermined aggregation period, for each of the number of payouts, the number of consecutive character payouts, and the number of character payouts, and the number of consecutive game 6000 times. Although it has been decided to calculate the character ratio and the character ratio, the predetermined counting period is not limited to 6000 games and can be arbitrarily set.

Further, in the present embodiment, the operation record control means 600 updates the cumulative total and the total cumulative total of 15 sets for each of the number of payouts, the number of consecutive accessory payouts, and the number of accessory payouts, every time a game is played 400 times. Although it is configured to calculate the continuous character ratio and the character ratio after that, the present invention is not limited to this, and the total of 15 sets and the total total of 15 sets are updated every 400 games played. It may be configured to calculate a continuous character ratio and a character ratio each time a game is played.

Further, in the present embodiment, the operation record control means 600 is configured to update the stored value of the total game number counter 204 by incrementing the total game number counter 204 by 1 each time the game is executed. However, not limited to this, for example, a value “175000” may be set as an initial value, and may be updated so as to be decremented by 1 each time a game is executed. The processing and the calculation method for updating in the direction approaching the initial value are not limited to the present embodiment. Further, the operation record control means 600 is not particularly limited in the method of updating other counters as well.

Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a sticker or the like is attached to the front surface of the substrate case 350, it is desirable to attach it to a position that does not hinder the visual confirmation of the display of the ratio display device 610.

Further, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is configured such that the payout control unit 150 determines the number of medals to be paid out. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the small winning combination is won in the prize determination by the prize determination unit 140. When determined, the winning determination unit 140 may be configured to determine the number of medals to be paid out based on the payout set for the small winning combination. When configured in this manner, the payout control unit 150 may be configured to execute a payout control for paying out medals corresponding to the number of medals paid out in accordance with the small winning combination determined by the winning determination unit 140. Good.

Further, in the present embodiment, as a gaming machine, a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface, a start switch for detecting a start operation by a player, and a plurality of reels are provided correspondingly. , A stop switch that detects a stop operation for stopping each reel, a main control unit that controls the progress of the game, and a sub-control unit that has a production control unit that controls the production based on the command, and the main control unit , Internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations are won, and a plurality of reels are rotated based on detection of a start operation by a start switch, and stop operation by a stop switch is detected and determined by an internal lottery means. Based on the result of the selected internal lottery, reel control means for performing reel stop control for stopping the spinning reel, and a state in which a plurality of reels are stopped, a symbol combination showing a winning pattern predetermined for each winning combination is obtained. The slot machine 1 having the winning determination means for determining that the winning combination has been won based on being displayed on the activated line has been illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and, for example, of a plurality of types of symbols including a jackpot symbol. A symbol determining means for determining which one is selected, a symbol display means for displaying a symbol on the symbol display portion, and a jackpot symbol for displaying on the symbol display portion when a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed since the symbol was determined. , A large role game executing means for executing a large role game composed of a plurality of round games, and a game ball that has entered a special winning opening during a specific round game preset among the round games in the large role game When entering, a pachinko machine capable of a so-called first-class game equipped with a game profit giving unit for giving a predetermined game profit and an effect execution unit for executing an effect during a major role game, or a predetermined amount during a small hit game. The present invention can be applied even to a pachinko machine capable of a second-class game in which a major game can be started by entering a game ball in the area. Hereinafter, the pachinko machine 1000 will be described in detail.

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FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a pachinko machine 1000 which is the gaming machine of the present embodiment, and shows a state in which the door is opened. As shown in FIG. 15, the pachinko machine 1000 includes an outer frame 1020 in which an enclosed space is formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, an inner frame 1040 attached to the outer frame 1020 to be openable and closable by a hinge mechanism, The front frame 1060 is attached to the middle frame 1040 so as to be openable and closable by a hinge mechanism.

Similarly to the outer frame 1020, the inner frame 1040 has an enclosed space formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape. In the pachinko machine 1000, the game board 1080 is held in the surrounding space of the middle frame 1040. Further, the front frame 1060 holds a transmission plate 1100 made of glass or resin. Then, in the pachinko machine 1000, when the middle frame 1040 and the front frame 1060 are closed with respect to the outer frame 1020, the game board 1080 and the transmission plate 1100 face each other in a substantially parallel manner with a predetermined gap therebetween, and the pachinko machine 1000 also. From the front side of the game board 1080 can be seen through the transparent plate 1100.

FIG. 16 is a front view of the pachinko machine 1000 according to this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 16, an operation handle 1120 protruding to the front side of the pachinko machine 1000 is provided at the lower portion of the front frame 1060. The operation handle 1120 is rotatably provided by the player. When the player rotates the operation handle 1120 to perform a firing operation, the firing mechanism (not shown) has a strength according to the rotation angle of the operation handle 1120. A game ball is fired by. The game ball thus launched is guided between the rails 1140a and 1140b provided on the game board 1080 to the game area 1160.

The game area 1160 is a space formed between the game board 1080 and the transmission plate 1100, and is an area where the game balls can flow down or roll. The game board 1080 is provided with a large number of nails and windmills, and the game balls guided to the game area 1160 collide with the nails and windmills, and flow down and roll in irregular directions.

The game area 1160 is provided with a first game area 1160a and a second game area 1160b which make the degree of entry of the game balls different from each other according to the firing strength of the firing mechanism. The first game area 1160a is located on the left side of the game area 1160 when viewed from the player who is facing the pachinko machine 1000, and the second game area 1160b is viewed from the player who is facing the pachinko machine 1000. It is located on the right side of. In the pachinko machine 1000, since the rails 1140a and 1140b are on the left side of the game area 1160, a game ball that is launched by the launching mechanism with a launch strength less than a predetermined strength enters the first game area 1160a and has a predetermined strength or more. The game ball fired with the firing strength of enters the second game area 1160b.

In addition, the game area 1160 is provided with a general winning opening 1180, a first starting opening 1200, and a second starting opening 1220 through which game balls can enter. The general winning opening 1180, the first starting opening 1200, and the second starting opening 1200. When a game ball enters the starting opening 1220, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player. In the pachinko machine 1000, the number of prize balls may be any number as long as it is 1 or more, and the number of prize balls to be paid out at each of the general winning opening 1180, the first starting opening 1200, and the second starting opening 1220. The number of prize balls may be different, or the same number of prize balls may be set. In the pachinko machine 1000, the number of prize balls to be paid out when the game balls enter the first starting opening 1200 may be set to be smaller than the number of prize balls to be paid out when the game balls enter the second starting opening 1220. It is possible.

In the pachinko machine 1000 of this embodiment, a first starting area is provided in the first starting opening 1200, and a second starting area is provided in the second starting opening 1220. Then, in the pachinko machine 1000, when a game ball enters the first starting opening 1200 or the second starting opening 1220 and enters the first starting area or the second starting area as a predetermined trigger, it is provided in advance. A lottery for determining any one special symbol from the plurality of special symbols is performed. Each special symbol is associated with various benefits (game profit) such as whether or not to execute a major role game advantageous to the player and what kind of game state the subsequent game state is. Therefore, when a game ball enters the first starting opening 1200 or the second starting opening 1220, the player obtains a predetermined prize ball and at the same time obtains an opportunity to acquire a right to receive various benefits. Become.

In addition, a movable piece 1220b is provided in the second starting opening 1220 so as to be openable and closable, and the ease with which a game ball enters the second starting opening 1220 changes according to the state of the movable piece 1220b. Has been done. Specifically, when the movable piece 1220b is in the closed state, it is impossible for the game ball to enter the second starting opening 1220, and when the movable piece 1220b is in the open state larger than the diameter of the game ball, A game ball can enter the second starting opening 1220.

In the pachinko machine 1000, when the game ball passes through the entry area in the gate 1240 provided in the game area 1160, a lottery for a normal symbol is performed. When the winning is won by lottery, the movable piece 1220b is opened for a predetermined time. Controlled. By controlling the movable piece 1220b to the open state, in the pachinko machine 1000 of the present embodiment, the movable piece 1220b functions as a saucer for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 1220, and the game ball to the second starting port 1220. It is easy to enter. Note that the pachinko machine 1000 is configured such that when the movable piece 1220b is in the closed state, the game ball cannot enter the second starting opening 1220, but the second starting opening 1220 is closed. Even in the state, it may be configured so that the game ball can enter at a constant frequency.

The game area 1160 is provided with a special winning opening 1280 through which game balls can enter. The big winning opening 1280 is provided with an opening/closing door 1280b that can be opened and closed. Normally, the opening/closing door 1280b closes the big winning opening 1280, and it becomes impossible to enter a game ball into the big winning opening 1280. ing. On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 1000, when the large role game is executed, the opening/closing door 1280b is opened, and the game ball can enter the special winning opening 1280. Then, in the pachinko machine 1000, when a game ball enters the special winning opening 1280, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

At the bottom of the game area 1160, the game balls that have not entered any of the general winning opening 1180, the first starting opening 1200, the second starting opening 1220, and the big winning opening 1280, from the playing area 1160 to the game board 1080. A discharge port 1300 for discharging to the back side is provided.

In the pachinko machine 1000, a performance display device 2000 including a liquid crystal display device, a performance accessory device 2020 including a drive device, and a lamp controlled in various lighting modes and emission colors as a performance device for performing a performance during a game or the like. Is provided, a music output device 2060 including a speaker, and a production operation device 2080 that receives an operation relating to the production by the player.

The effect display device 2000 includes an image display unit that displays an image at a position visible from the front side of the pachinko machine 1000 in a substantially central portion of the game board 1080. As shown in FIG. 16, in the effect display device 2000, effect symbols 2100a to 2100c are variably displayed on the image display unit, and a variable effect in which the player is informed of the major role lottery result depending on the stop display mode of the effect symbols 2100a to 2100c. Will be executed.

The effect accessory device 2020 is arranged in front of the effect display device 2000 and is normally retracted to the back side of the game board 1080, but during effect display of the effect symbols 2100a to 2100c, the effect display device 2000 is displayed. It moves to the front and gives the player the expectation of a big hit.

The effect lighting device 2040 is composed of, for example, an LED (Light Emitting Diode), is provided in the effect accessory device 2020, the game board 1080, and the like, and lights variously in accordance with the image displayed on the effect display device 2000. Controlled.

The music output device 2060 is provided at an upper position of the front frame 1060 and a lowermost position of the outer frame 1020, and various musics are directed toward the front side of the pachinko machine 1000 in accordance with an image displayed on the effect display device 2000. Is output. Note that the musical composition includes all concepts related to sounds, such as musical tones, noises, voices, and onomatopoeia.

The effect operation device 2080 is composed of a button that receives a pressing operation by the player and a rotation operation unit (for example, a jog dial) that receives a rotation operation by the player, and is at a substantially central position in the width direction of the pachinko machine 1000, and It is provided below the transmission plate 1100. The effect operation device 2080 is activated in accordance with the image displayed on the effect display device 2000, etc. When the player's operation is accepted within the operation effective period, various effects are executed according to the operation.

Further, behind the effect operation device 2080, an upper plate 1320 to which prize balls paid out from the pachinko machine 1000 and game balls lent out from the game ball lending device are guided is provided, and a lower plate 1340 is provided below the upper plate 1320. It is provided. In the pachinko machine 1000, when the upper plate 1320 is filled with the game balls, the game balls are guided to the lower plate 1340. Further, a ball removal hole (not shown) for discharging a game ball from the lower plate 1340 is formed on the bottom surface of the lower plate 1340. The ball hole is normally closed by an opening/closing plate (not shown). However, by sliding the ball removing knob 1340a in the left-right direction in the figure, the opening/closing plate slides integrally with the ball removing knob 1340a. , It is possible to discharge the game ball to the lower side of the lower plate 1340 from the ball hole.

On the game board 1080, outside the game area 1160, and at a position visible to the player, as a device for displaying various situations related to the game, the first special symbol display device 1600, 2 special symbol indicator 1620, 1st special symbol reservation indicator 1640, 2nd special symbol reservation indicator 1660, normal symbol indicator 1680, normal symbol reservation indicator 1700 and right strike information indicator 1720 is provided.

FIG. 17 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko machine 1000 of this embodiment. The pachinko machine 1000 has a main control unit 3000, a payout/launch control unit 3100, and a sub-control unit 3300 as independent control boards, and the main control unit 3000 has a payout/launch control unit 3100. And the sub-control unit 3300 is connected. A power supply board (not shown) is connected to each board, and power is supplied from the commercial power supply to each board via the power supply board.

The main control unit 3000 controls the progress of the game and includes a main CPU 3000a, a main ROM 3000b, and a main RAM 3000c. The main CPU 3000a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 3000b based on an input signal from each detection switch or a timer to perform an arithmetic process, directly control each device or a display, or display a result of the arithmetic process. Accordingly, by transmitting the first command, which is the command generated by the main control unit 3000, to the other control unit, the control process relating to the progress of the game is executed. The main RAM 3000c functions as a work area for data during arithmetic processing of the main CPU 3000a.

The main control unit 3000 has a general winning opening detection switch 1180s for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning opening 1180, and a first starting opening for detecting that a gaming ball has entered the first starting opening 1200. Detection switch 1200s, second starting opening detection switch 1220s that detects that the game ball has entered the second starting opening 1220, gate detection switch 1240s that detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 1240, and a big prize The special winning opening detection switch 1280s that detects that a game ball has entered the mouth 1280 is connected, and the detection signal output from each detection switch is input to the main control unit 3000. ..

Further, the main control unit 3000 includes a normal electric accessory solenoid 1220c that operates the movable piece 1220b of the second starting port 1220, and a special winning opening solenoid 1280c that operates the opening/closing door 1280b that opens and closes the special winning opening 1280. The main control unit 3000 is connected and is configured to execute opening/closing control of the second starting opening 1220 and the special winning opening 1280.

Further, the main control unit 3000, the first special symbol display 1600, the second special symbol display 1620, the first special symbol reservation display 1640, the second special symbol reservation display 1660, the normal symbol display The device 1680, the normal symbol reservation display 1700, and the right-handed notification display 1720 are connected to each other, and the main controller 3000 executes the display control of each of these displays.

In the pachinko machine 1000 of the present embodiment, a special game mainly started by entering a game ball into the first starting opening 1200 or the second starting opening 1220 and a game ball passing through the gate 1240. The types of games are roughly classified into normal games. The main ROM 3000b of the main controller 3000 stores various programs for advancing special games and normal games, data necessary for various games, and tables.

In the main CPU 3000a, for example, a lottery relating to the winning or failure of a special symbol to be executed by using a generated random number, a control for outputting a signal to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 1220c to operate the movable piece 1220b, a signal for the special winning opening solenoid 1280c The control relating to the progress of the game is executed, such as the control for outputting and operating the opening/closing door 1280b.

Based on the program stored in the main ROM 3000b, the main CPU 3000a cooperates with the main RAM 3000c to convert the detection signal input from each detection switch and the result of the control processing into the first command, and issues the first command. It is transmitted to the firing control unit 3100 and the sub control unit 3300.

The payout/launch control unit 3100 performs control for shooting game balls and control for paying out prize balls. The payout/launch control unit 3100 also includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, similar to the main control unit 3000, and is bidirectionally connected to the main control unit 3000. A game information output terminal board 3120 is connected to the payout/launch control section 3100, and various kinds of information on the progress of the game output from the main control section 3000, the payout/launch control section 3100 and the game information output terminal board. It will be output to the hall computer or the like of the game shop via the 3120.

Further, the payout/launch control unit 3100 is connected to a payout motor 3140 for paying out the game balls stored in the storage unit to the player as prize balls. The payout/launch control unit 3100 controls the payout motor 3140 based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control unit 3000 to control a predetermined prize ball to be paid out to the player. At this time, the pachinko machine 1000 is configured to detect the number of game balls paid out by the payout ball counting switch 3160s and to know whether the prize ball to be paid out has been paid to the player.

Further, a dish full detection switch 3180s for detecting the full state of the lower dish 1340 is connected to the payout/launch control unit 3100. The plate full tank detection switch 3180s is provided in a passage that guides the game balls to be paid out as prize balls to the lower plate 1340, and every time the game balls pass through the passage, a game ball detection signal is output/launch control unit 3100. It is configured to output to.

Then, the plate full tank detection switch 3180s is paid out when the game balls are retained in the passage toward the lower plate 1340 when the lower plate 1340 is filled with a predetermined amount or more of the game balls. -The game ball detection signal is continuously output toward the launch control unit 3100. When the game ball detection signal is continuously input for a predetermined time, the payout/launch control unit 3100 determines that the lower plate 1340 is in a full tank state, and transmits a plate full tank command to the main control unit 3000. The payout/launch control unit 3100 determines that the full tank state is released when the continuous input of the game ball detection signal is interrupted after transmitting the plate full tank command, and issues the dish full tank release command to the main control unit. Send to 3000.

The main controller 3000 is configured to transmit the plate full tank command and the plate full tank release command to the sub controller 3300 as a first command. As a result, in the pachinko machine 1000, when the lower plate 1340 is full, the player is informed that the lower plate 1340 is full by using the effect display device 2000, the music output device 2060 and the like. At the same time, it is possible to notify the player that the lower plate 1340 is released from the full state by using the effect display device 2000, the music output device 2060, or the like.

Further, the payout/launch control unit 3100 is provided with a payout/launch control circuit 3200 for controlling the launch of a game ball. The payout/launch control unit 3100 includes a touch sensor 1120s which is provided on the operation handle 1120 and detects when the player touches the operation handle 1120, and an operation volume 1120a which detects an operation angle of the operation handle 1120. It is connected. Then, when signals are input from the touch sensor 1120s and the operation volume 1120a, in the payout/launch control circuit 3200, control is performed to energize the firing solenoid 1120c provided in the gaming ball launching device to launch the gaming ball. It

The sub-control unit 3300 mainly controls various effects such as during a game and a standby, and includes a sub CPU 3300a, a sub ROM 3300b, and a sub RAM 3300c. The sub-control unit 3300 also includes an image IC that executes control related to an image, an image ROM, and an image RAM, an accessory driver that operates the effect accessory device 2020, and an illumination driver that turns on and off the effect illumination device 2040. , A music piece IC and a music piece ROM that execute control related to the music piece. In the pachinko machine 1000, the main controller 3000 is communicably connected to the main controller 3000 in only one direction from the main controller 3000 to the sub controller 3300 in order to prevent fraud.

In the sub control unit 3300, a series of functional units such as a sub CPU 3300a, a sub RAM 3300c, an image IC, an image ROM, an image RAM, a music IC, and a music ROM are integrated as one SoC (System-on-a-Chip). It is integrated in the circuit. However, it is possible to arbitrarily set which functional unit is integrated in the SoC. Further, the functional units such as the sub CPU 3300a, the sub RAM 3300c, the image IC, the image ROM, the image RAM, the music IC, and the music ROM may be integrated as different integrated circuits and electrically connected.

The sub CPU 3300a reads the program stored in the sub ROM 3300b and performs arithmetic processing based on the command transmitted from the main control unit 3000, the input signal from the timer, and the like, and controls to display an image on the effect display device 2000. The image display control, drive control for driving the performance accessory device 2020, lighting control for lighting the production lighting device 2040, music output control for outputting music from the music output device 2060, and the like are executed. The sub RAM 3300c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 3300a.

Further, the sub-control unit 3300 is connected to a sub-operation signal output means 2200 of a push-down detection switch 2080s and a rotation detection switch 2090s that detect a player's operation on the production operation device 2080. The press detection switch 2080s detects the press operation of the player when the player presses a button of the effect operation device 2080, and outputs an effect press operation detection signal to the sub control unit 3300. The rotation detection switch 2090s detects the rotation operation of the player when the player rotationally operates the rotation operation unit of the production operation device 2080, and outputs a production rotation operation detection signal to the sub-control unit 3300.

The pachinko machine 1000 includes a storage area corresponding to an operation record storage unit 3001c in which an operation record, which is a value recorded from the initial operation of the main control unit 3000, is recorded in the main RAM 3000c. In the pachinko machine 1000, the main CPU 3000a cooperates with the main ROM 3000b and the main RAM 3000c to execute the control using the operation record stored in the operation record storage unit 3001c based on the program stored in the main ROM 3000b. It is configured to function as the operation record control means 3001a.

The operation record control means 3001a, as an operation record from the initial operation of the main control unit 3000, the total number of game balls shot in the game area 1160 (total number of shots), the general winning opening 1180, and the first starting opening 1200. , The total number of game balls paid out from the second starting opening 1220 and the special winning opening 1280 (total payout number), and stored in the operation record storage means 3001c.

Regarding the total number of shots, the operation record control means 3001a stores a total number of shots in the operation record storage means 3001c by receiving a command relating to the launch of a game ball from the payout/launch control unit 3100. Further, the operation record control means 3001a stores a total payout number in the operation record storage means 3001c by receiving a command related to a signal output from the payout ball counting switch 3160s from the payout/launch control section 3100.

It should be noted that the pachinko machine 1000 detects passage of the game balls into a confluence passage where the game balls that have passed through the general winning opening 1180, the first starting opening 1200, the second starting opening 1220, the special winning opening 1280, and the discharge opening 1300 merge. By having a firing detection switch, it may be configured to record the total number of firings based on the signal from the firing detection switch. In addition, the pachinko machine 1000 is provided with a discharge detection switch at the discharge port 1300, and signals from the detection switches provided at the general winning opening 1180, the first starting opening 1200, the second starting opening 1220, and the special winning opening 1280, respectively. The total number of shots may be recorded by adding the signal from the shot detection switch.

The operation record control means 3001a calculates the ratio of the total number of shots and the total number of payouts, is a display device mounted on the board of the main control unit 3000, and is a display device composed of a 7-segment display unit. The device 4000 is configured to display the calculated result (ratio display) and the type (type display) for notifying that the calculated result is the ratio of the total number of shots and the total number of payouts.

The operation record control unit 3001a has a first display mode in which the ratio display and the type display displayed on the ratio display device 4000 have a certain content (for example, “−−”, extinguished light, etc.) that is displayed regardless of the operation record. And a second display mode of the contents relating to the operation record can be displayed. The operation record control means 3001a executes a first set process for setting the first display mode as the display mode to be displayed on the ratio display device 4000 in the control related to the display of the ratio display device 4000 once. In addition, the operation record control unit 3001a executes the determination process of determining whether to maintain the set first display mode after executing the first setting process. Then, the operation record control unit 3001a executes the display process of displaying the set display mode on the ratio display device 4000 after executing the determination process.

In the pachinko machine 1000, the operation record storage unit 3001c has a storage area of 3 bytes for the area for storing the total number of shots. The operation record control means 3001a uses the respective bits of the uppermost third byte in the storage area of 3 bytes for storing the total number of shots in the determination process when displaying the ratio of the total number of shots and the total number of payouts. If the total number of shots is less than the first value (for example, 196608) from the stored values, the first determination process is a process for determining whether the total number of shots is less than or equal to the second value (for example, 131072). And a second determination process for determining whether there is any. Then, when it is determined by the first determination process and the second determination process that the total number of shots is greater than or equal to the second value and less than the first value, the data stored in each of the first byte to the third byte. Is configured to execute a specific process for specifying the total number of shots.

When it is determined in the first determination process that the total number of shots is equal to or larger than the first value, the operation record control unit 3001a displays the ratio display device 4000 without executing the second determination process and the specific process. As a display mode, it is determined that the first display mode is not maintained as the display mode, and as a display mode to be displayed on the ratio display device 4000, a type display for notifying that the ratio is the total number of shots and the total number of payouts is the second display mode. By executing the second set process for setting the display mode to be displayed on the ratio display device 4000 and executing the display process executed after the second set process is executed, the type display is displayed on the ratio display device 4000.

Further, when it is determined in the second determination process that the total number of shots is less than the second value, the operation record control unit 3001a displays the ratio display device 4000 as a display mode without performing the specific process. It is determined that the first display mode is maintained, the execution of the second set process is omitted, the display process is executed, and the first display mode is displayed on the ratio display device 4000.

Then, the operation record control unit 3001a executes the display process after the second set process when the total number of shots is the third value (for example, 175000) or more when the specific process is executed, and the type display is performed. Is displayed on the ratio display device 4000, and when the total number of shots is less than the third value, execution of the second set process is omitted, display processing is executed, and the first display mode is displayed on the ratio display device 4000. To do.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1000, the operation record control means 3001a, instead of the first determination process, the second determination process, and the specific process, the highest third byte of the 3-byte storage area that stores the total number of shots. From the value stored in each bit of the total number of shots When it is determined that the number of shots is less than the first threshold, it is determined from the data stored in each of the first byte to the third byte whether the total number of shots is the second threshold (for example, 17500) or more. And a second threshold value determining process for performing the second threshold value determining process.

When configured in this way, the operation record control unit 3001a executes the display process after executing the second set process when it is determined that the total number of shots is the first threshold value or more or the second threshold value or more, When the type display is displayed on the ratio display device 4000 and it is determined that the total number of shots is less than the second threshold value, the display process is executed by omitting the execution of the second set process, and the first display mode is displayed as a ratio. Display on device 4000. When configured in this way, the first threshold is a plurality of digits of data included in the third byte higher than the second byte, which is a specific section among the plurality of sections of the first byte to the third byte. Of these, a value less than or equal to the value stored in the first bit, which is the least significant digit, is preferable.

1 slot machine (game machine)
10 Main control unit 204 Total number of games counter (operation record storage means)
600 Operation record control means
610 Ratio display device (operation record display device)
1,000 pachinko machines (gaming machines)
3000 main controller 3001a operation record control means 3001c operation record storage means 4000 ratio display device

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Equipped with a display device,
The status of the display device includes
Off state,
Lit state, and included,
In the case where the display device performs a blinking display that alternately performs the off state and the lit state,
A first setting process, which is a process of setting an extinguishing mode corresponding to the extinguished state;
A determination process that is a process of determining whether to control the display device in the turned-off state that is set after executing the first setting process;
After performing the determination process, performing a control process for controlling the display device in a set mode,
In the determining process, when it is determined that the display device is not controlled in the set extinguishing mode, the second setting process is a process of setting a lighting mode corresponding to the lighting state as the mode of the display device. And then execute the control process,
In the determination processing, when it is determined that the display device is controlled in the turned-off mode that is set, the execution of the second set processing is omitted and the control processing is executed.
A gaming machine characterized by that .

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