JP6741472B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachi-slot machine.

Conventionally, when a player inserts a game medium such as a medal or coin (hereinafter, referred to as “insertion operation”) and operates a start lever (hereinafter, referred to as “start operation”), a plurality of symbols are respectively generated. The rotation of multiple reels arranged on the surface of the reel starts, and when the stop button is operated (hereinafter referred to as “stop operation”), the rotation of the multiple reels stops and the combination of the symbols displayed as a result. A gaming machine known as a so-called pachi-slot machine, in which a privilege is given in accordance with the above, is known.

In such a gaming machine, when the start operation is detected by the start switch, a random number value is extracted to perform a lottery (hereinafter, the result of this lottery is referred to as an "internal winning combination"), and the stepping motor is drive-controlled. When the stop operation is detected by the stop switch, the stepping motor is drive-controlled and the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped based on the internal winning combination.

In recent years, the result of subtracting the number of insertions from the number of payouts of game media is calculated as a difference number, and the calculated difference number is set in the informing game state (for example, ART) in which the informing effect for informing the internal winning combination is executed. There is known a gaming machine that restricts the execution of the notification effect when the determined upper limit is exceeded (Patent Document 1).

In the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1, it is possible to prevent the player's profit from being extremely increased by the regulation as described above.

JP, 2014-91005, A

By the way, in the gaming machine as shown in Patent Document 1, one set value is set from the plurality of set values (for example, 1 to 6) by the game store side, and the higher the set set value is, the above-mentioned is set. It is generally configured such that such a notification effect is easily executed or that it is easy to shift to a bonus game state that is advantageous to the player (that is, the payout rate is high).

That is, the information regarding the regulation of the notification effect can be meaningful information for the player as information indicating the degree of advantage to the player.

However, if such information meaningful to the player is unconditionally notified, the operation of the game machine may be reduced, and the game shop side may suffer disadvantages.

The present invention, when trying to regulate the profit of the player within a proper range, while notifying the information meaningful to the player, it is possible to prevent the game store side from suffering a disadvantage. The purpose is to provide.

The present invention is
Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of rows, and notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 11) for notifying a player of information. A game machine equipped with
Setting value setting means (for example, setting value changing means 209) for setting a setting value of 1 from a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage to the player,
An internal winning combination determining means (for example, an internal winning combination determining means 204) for determining an internal winning combination;
Symbol fluctuation start control means (for example, symbol fluctuation control means 206) for starting variable display of symbols by the symbol display means,
Symbol fluctuation stop control means (for example, symbol fluctuation control means 206) for stopping the variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means,
The variable display of the symbols by the symbol display unit with symbol variable stop control means is stopped, granted role (e.g., small combination) based on the combination of symbols corresponding to is stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit, game game value providing means for providing a value (e.g., benefit imparting means 208),
Informing game state control means (for example, informing game state control means 216) for controlling the informing game state in which the procedure of the stop operation advantageous to the player is informed,
The previous SL gaming value counting means for counting the game value number that is increased Te broadcast gaming state odor (e.g., game medium counting means 212), a main control unit (e.g., main control circuit 91),
In the notification game state, sub-control means (eg, sub-control means) including notification control means (eg, notification control means 301) for controlling the notification means so that the notification means notifies the advantageous stop operation procedure. And a control circuit 101),
The notification game state control means,
Information game state starting means (for example, information game state starting means 221) for starting the information game state based on the establishment of a specific start condition,
An information game state first terminating means (for example, information game state normal terminating means 223) for terminating the information game state based on the establishment of a specific ending condition;
Before the specific ending condition is met, when the game value number counted by the game value number counting means reaches a predetermined value (for example, "3000"), the notification game state for ending the notification game state And a second ending means (for example, a notification game state regulation ending means 224),
The sub-control means is the first information indicating the number of times the notification game state is ended by the notification game state second end means when the notification game state is ended by the notification game state second end means. And a second information related to the set value set by the set value setting means , which is different from the first information, and is notified by the notifying means. The gaming machine is characterized by further including notification control means (for example, regulation end compensation notification means 311).
Further, the present invention is a gaming machine provided with a symbol display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and an informing means for informing a player of information, and the degree of advantage to the player is different. A setting value setting means for setting a setting value of 1 out of a plurality of setting values, an internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination, and a symbol variation start control means for starting variable display of symbols by the symbol displaying means. And, the symbol fluctuation stop control means for stopping the variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means, and the variable display of the symbols by the symbol display stop means by the symbol fluctuation stop control means are stopped, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is Based on the stop display on the symbol display means, a game value giving means for giving a game value, and an inform game state control means for controlling to an inform game state in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is informed. , Main control means including a game value number counting means for counting the increased game value number in the notification game state, and in the notification game state, the notification means notifies the advantageous stop operation procedure A sub-control means including a notification control means for controlling the notification means, and the notification game state control means starts the notification game state based on the establishment of a specific start condition. A state starting means, an information game state first ending means for ending the information game state based on the satisfaction of a specific ending condition, and the game value number counting means even if the specific ending condition is not satisfied When the game value number counted by is a predetermined value, the notification game state second end means for ending the notification game state, and the sub-control means, by the notification game state second end means The set value setting is different from the first information indicating the number of times the notification game state is ended by the notification game state second ending means when the notification game state is ended, and the first information. A game machine characterized by further comprising special notification control means capable of controlling the notification means, so that the second information related to the set value set by the means is notified by the notification means. is there.
Further, the present invention is a gaming machine provided with a symbol display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and an informing means for informing a player of information, and an internal winning combination for determining an internal winning combination. Determining means, symbol fluctuation start control means for starting variable display of symbols by the symbol display means, symbol fluctuation stop control means for stopping variable display of symbols by the symbol display means, and the symbol fluctuation stop control means The variable display of symbols by the symbol display means is stopped, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, based on the gaming value imparting means for imparting a gaming value, and advantageous for the player. Main control means including a notification game state control means for controlling to a notification game state in which a procedure of various stop operations is notified, and a game value number counting means for counting the game value number increased in the notification game state, In the notification game state, a sub-control means including a notification control means for controlling the notification means, so that the notification means notifies the procedure of the advantageous stop operation, the notification game state control means, An informing game state starting means for starting the informing game state based on the establishment of a specific starting condition, and an informing game state for ending the informing game state based on the establishment of a specific ending condition Ending means and informing game state second end for ending the informing game state when the game value number counted by the game value number counting means reaches a predetermined value before the specific end condition is satisfied Means, the sub-control means is the number of times the notification game state is ended by the notification game state second end means, when the notification game state is ended by the notification game state second end means Special notification control means capable of controlling the notifying means so that the notifying means notifies first information indicating the first information and second information different from the first information and useful to the player. A gaming machine characterized by further comprising.

In the present invention, by making it possible to notify the first information and the second information, the player can combine the information and determine whether or not to continue the game with the gaming machine in play. Therefore, the information meaningful to the player can be notified.

Further, in the present invention, when the notification game state is restricted, the first information and the second information are notified, so that the restriction termination of the notification game state is always disadvantageous to the player. Therefore, the operation of the gaming machine is not reduced, and it is possible to prevent the gaming shop from suffering a disadvantage.

ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, when trying to control the profit of a player in what is within an appropriate range, while notifying information meaningful to a player, it is possible to prevent the game store side from suffering a disadvantage. ..

It is a perspective view showing an example of appearance composition in a game machine of this embodiment. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an internal structure of the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in a state where a middle door is closed. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an internal structure of the gaming machine of the present embodiment and showing a state in which a middle door is opened. It is explanatory drawing which shows the inside of the cabinet in the game machine of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the back surface side of the front door in the game machine of this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing a control system in the game machine of the present embodiment. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a main control circuit in a game machine of this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a sub-control circuit in the gaming machine of the present embodiment. It is a schematic diagram showing a transition of a game state in the gaming machine of the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table in the game machine of this embodiment. It is a flowchart showing a main control process in the gaming machine of the present embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the game start notification game related process performed in the main control process shown in FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a regulation end related process executed in the main control process shown in FIG. 11. It is a flowchart which shows the game end notification game related process performed in the main control process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart showing an interrupt process under the control of the main CPU in the gaming machine of the present embodiment. 16 is a flowchart showing an input port check process executed in the interrupt process shown in FIG. 15. 16 is a flowchart showing communication data transmission processing executed in the interrupt processing shown in FIG. 15. It is a flowchart showing a power-on process of the sub CPU in the gaming machine of the present embodiment. 19 is a flowchart showing a mother task activated in the power-on process shown in FIG. 18. 20 is a flowchart showing a main board communication task activated in the mother task shown in FIG. 19. 20 is a flowchart showing an animation task activated in the mother task shown in FIG. 19. 21 is a flowchart showing a command reception process executed in the main board communication task shown in FIG. 20. It is explanatory drawing which shows the function structure in the game machine of this embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of a guide menu in a game machine of this embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of a guide menu in a game machine of this embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of a guide menu in a game machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of a display in the game machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of a display in the game machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of a display in the game machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of a display in the game machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of a display in the game machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of a display in the game machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of a display in the game machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of a display in the game machine of this embodiment.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachi-slot machine, which is a specific example of a gaming machine according to the present invention, will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Pachislot machine structure]
First, the structure of the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Appearance structure>
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external structure of the pachi-slot machine 1.

The exterior body 2 of the pachi-slot machine 1 is a box-shaped housing that accommodates a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R described later) and various control boards (for example, a main control board 71 and a sub-control board 72 described below). 2a and a front door 2b as a front door that is attached to the opening of the cabinet 2a so as to be openable and closable. Further, handles 7 are provided on both side surfaces of the cabinet 2a. The handle 7 is a recess that is used when carrying the pachi-slot machine 1.

Inside the cabinet 2a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided side by side. Hereinafter, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are also referred to as the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, respectively. Each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R has a reel body formed in a cylindrical shape and a translucent sheet material mounted on the peripheral surface of the reel body. On the surface of the sheet material, a plurality of (for example, 21) symbols are drawn at equal intervals along the circumferential direction. That is, a plurality of symbols are arranged on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R.

An upper panel unit 10 and a liquid crystal display device 11 are provided above the center of the front door 2b. The upper panel unit 10 forms the upper part of the front door 2b. The upper panel unit 10 has a light source, and performs notification of various kinds of information and effects according to a light emission mode of light emitted from the light source. The liquid crystal display device 11 is arranged below the upper panel unit 10, and performs notification of various kinds of information and effects by the displayed image. That is, the upper panel unit 10 and the liquid crystal display device 11 are an example of an informing means for informing the player of information, or an effecting means for effecting the game.

A pedestal portion 12 is formed at the center of the front door 2b. The pedestal portion 12 is provided with the symbol display area 4 and various devices to be operated by the player.

The symbol display area 4 is arranged on the front side overlapping with the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R when viewed from the front, and is provided corresponding to the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The symbol display area 4 functions as a display window and is configured to be able to pass through the reels 3L, 3C, 3R provided behind it. Hereinafter, the symbol display area 4 is also referred to as a reel display window 4.

The reel display window 4 displays one symbol (three in total) in each of the upper, middle, and lower regions of the plurality of symbols arranged on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. .. In addition, one or a plurality of lines, each of which is a combination of predetermined ones of the three regions of the upper stage, the middle stage, and the lower stage facing the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, are defined as the effective line. .. In the present embodiment, a line (center line) formed by combining a middle region facing the reel 3L, a middle region facing the reel 3C, and a middle region facing the reel 3R is defined as an effective line.

In this way, in the reel display window 4, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated to display a plurality of symbols in a variable manner, and the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped from rotating, so that the symbols are stopped. Is displayed. That is, each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the reel display window 4 is an example of a symbol display unit that variably displays and stops the plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns.

The reel display window 4 is formed by a frame member 13 provided on the pedestal portion 12. The frame member 13 has a reel display window 4, an information display window 14, and a stop button mounting portion 15.

The information display window 14 is continuously provided below the reel display window 4 and opens upward. That is, the reel display window 4 and the information display window 14 are formed as one continuous opening. The information display window 14 and the reel display window 4 are covered with a transparent window cover 16.

The window cover 16 is arranged on the inner surface side of the frame member 13 and cannot be removed from the front surface side of the front door 2b. Further, the frame member 13 has a sheet mounting portion 17 that faces the opening of the information display window 14 with the window cover 16 interposed therebetween. Then, a sheet member (information sheet) in which information regarding a game is written is arranged between the sheet placing portion 17 and the window cover 16. Therefore, the information sheet is covered with the window cover 16 having a smooth surface without irregularities or gaps.

The window cover 16 constituting the mounting portion of the information sheet is not removable from the front side of the front door 2b and has a smooth surface without irregularities or gaps. Therefore, the pachi-slot machine using the mounting portion of the information sheet can be used. It is possible to prevent fraudulent acts of accessing the inside of 1. The exchange of information sheets will be described later with reference to FIG.

In this embodiment, the reel display window 4 and the information display window 14 are formed as one continuous opening. However, the information display window according to the gaming machine of the present invention has only to be provided below the reel display window and need not be continuous with the reel display window. That is, the reel display window 4 and the information display window 14 may be formed as two openings arranged in the vertical direction.

The stop button mounting portion 15 is provided below the information display window 14 and is formed in a plane facing the front. The stop button mounting portion 15 is provided with a through hole through which the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R penetrate. The stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R are associated with the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, respectively, and are provided to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels. Hereinafter, the stop buttons 19L, 19C, and 19R are also referred to as a left stop button 19L, a middle stop button 19C, and a right stop button 19R, respectively.

The stop buttons 19L, 19C, and 19R are an example of operation means to be operated by the player, and are stop operation means for the player to perform a stop operation. In addition, the pedestal portion 12 is provided with a medal insertion slot 21, a BET button 22, and a start lever 23, as another example of an operation unit that is a target of operation by the player.

The medal insertion slot 21 is provided for receiving medals dropped from the outside by the player. The medals received in the medal insertion slot 21 will be thrown into one game with the predetermined number set in advance as the upper limit, and the amount exceeding the specified number can be deposited inside the pachi-slot machine 1. (So-called credit function). The BET button 22 is provided to determine the number of medals deposited in the pachi-slot machine 1 to be inserted into one game. That is, the medal insertion slot 21 and the BET button 22 are insertion operation means for the player to perform an insertion operation of inserting a game medium.

The start lever 23 is provided to start rotation of all reels (3L, 3C, 3R). That is, the start lever 23 is a start operation means for the player to perform a start operation.

Further, a 7-segment display 24 including a 7-segment LED (Light Emitting Diode) is provided on the left side of the reel display window 4 when viewed from the front. The 7-segment display 24 digitally displays information such as the number of medals to be paid out to the player (hereinafter, the number of payouts) and the number of medals stored in the pachi-slot (hereinafter, the number of credits) as a privilege. ..

Side panel units 26L and 26R are provided on both sides of the pedestal portion 12. Each of the side panel units 26L and 26R has a light source, and executes an effect by light emitted from the light source. A settlement button 27 is provided below the side panel unit 26L. The settlement button 27 is provided for pulling out the medals stored inside the pachi-slot machine 1 to the outside.

A waist panel unit 31 is provided below the pedestal portion 12. The waist panel unit 31 has a decorative panel on which an arbitrary image is drawn and a light source that emits light for illuminating the decorative panel from the back side.

Below the waist panel unit 31, a medal payout opening 32, speaker holes 33L and 33R, and a medal tray unit 34 are provided. The medal payout opening 32 guides the medals discharged by driving the medal payout device 51, which will be described later, to the outside. The medals discharged from the medal payout opening 32 are stored in the medal tray unit 34. The speaker holes 33L and 33R are provided to output a sound effect such as a sound effect and a music according to the effect contents.

<Internal structure>
2 and 3 are perspective views showing the internal structure of the pachi-slot machine 1. In FIG. 2, the front door 2b is opened, and the middle door 41 provided on the back surface side of the front door 2b is closed with respect to the front door 2b. Further, FIG. 3 shows a state in which the front door 2b is opened and the middle door 41 is opened with respect to the front door 2b. Further, FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the inside of the cabinet 2a. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing the back surface side of the front door 2b.

The cabinet 2a has a top plate 20a, a bottom plate 20b, left and right side plates 20c and 20d, and a back plate 20e (see FIG. 4). A cabinet-side speaker 42 is arranged on the upper side inside the cabinet 2a. The cabinet-side speaker 42 is attached to the back plate 20e of the cabinet 2a via mounting brackets 43L and 43R. The cabinet side speaker 42 is, for example, a speaker for outputting a sound effect.

A cabinet-side relay board 44 is disposed on the left side of the cabinet-side speaker 42 when the inside of the cabinet 2a is viewed from the front. The cabinet-side relay board 44 is attached to the left side plate 20c of the cabinet 2a. The cabinet side relay board 44 includes a main control board 71 (see FIG. 6), which will be described later, attached to the middle door 41 (see FIGS. 2 and 3), a hopper device 51, a game medal auxiliary storage switch (not shown), and a medal. The wiring for connecting to the payout count switch (not shown) is relayed.

An amplifier board 45 for controlling the output of sound from the cabinet-side speaker 42 is arranged in the central portion inside the cabinet 2a. The amplifier board 45 is attached to a mounting shelf 46 fixed to the left and right side plates 20c and 20d.

Further, when the inside of the cabinet 2a is viewed from the front, an external concentrated terminal board 47 is arranged on the right side of the amplifier board 45. The external centralized terminal board 47 is attached to the right side surface board 20d of the cabinet 2a. The external centralized terminal board 47 has a medal insertion signal indicating that medals have been inserted into the pachi-slot machine 1, a medal payout signal indicating that medals have been paid out to the pachi-slot machine 1, and a predetermined error state has occurred in the pachi-slot machine 1. A signal such as a security signal indicating that the pachi-slot machine 1 has shifted to a bonus game state described later on the pachi-slot machine 1 and a specific state signal indicating that the pachi-slot machine 1 has shifted to a notification game state described later on the pachi-slot machine. 1 is provided for output to the outside.

A sub power supply device 48 is disposed on the left side of the amplifier board 45 when the inside of the cabinet 2a is viewed from the front. The sub power supply device 48 is attached to the left side plate 20c of the cabinet 2a. The sub power supply device 48 supplies electric power with an AC voltage of 100 V to the power supply device 53 described later. Further, the power of AC voltage 100V is converted into the power of DC voltage and supplied to the amplifier substrate 45.

A medal payout device (hereinafter referred to as a hopper device) 51, a medal auxiliary storage 52, and a power supply device 53 are arranged below the inside of the cabinet 2a.

The hopper device 51 is attached to the central portion of the bottom plate 20b of the cabinet 2a. The hopper device 51 has a structure capable of accommodating a large amount of medals and discharging them one by one. The hopper device 51 pays out medals when the number of stored medals exceeds 50, for example, or when the settlement button is pressed to settle the medals. The medals paid out by the hopper device 51 are discharged from the medal payout outlet 32 (see FIG. 1).

The medal auxiliary storage 52 stores the medals overflowing from the hopper device 51. The medal auxiliary storage 52 is arranged on the right side of the hopper device 51 when the inside of the cabinet 2a is viewed from the front. The medal auxiliary storage 52 is engaged with the bottom plate 20b of the cabinet 2a and is configured to be attachable to and detachable from the bottom plate 20b.

The power supply device 53 has a power switch 53a and a power board 53b (see FIG. 6). The power supply device 53 is arranged on the left side of the hopper device 51 when the inside of the cabinet 2a is viewed from the front, and is attached to the left side face plate 20c. The power supply device 53 converts the power of the AC voltage 100V supplied from the sub power supply device 48 into the power of the DC voltage required by each unit, and supplies the converted power to each unit.

As shown in FIGS. 2, 3 and 5, the middle door 41 is arranged in the center of the back surface of the front door 2b, and is configured to open and close the reel display window 4 (see FIG. 3) from the back side. Door stoppers 41a, 41b, 41c are provided on the upper and lower portions of the middle door 41. The door stoppers 41a, 41b, 41c fix (prohibit) the opening operation of the middle door 41 with the reel display window 4 closed from the back side. That is, in order to open the middle door 41, it is necessary to rotate the door stoppers 41a, 41b, 41c to release the fixation of the middle door 41.

A main control board case 55 accommodating a main control board 71 (see FIG. 6) and three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are attached to the middle door 41. A stepping motor is connected to the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio.

As shown in FIG. 3, when the middle door 41 is opened, the back surface of the window cover 16 and the sheet placing portion 17 are exposed. As described above, between the back surface of the window cover 16 and the sheet mounting portion 17, the information sheet in which the information regarding the game is written is arranged. This information sheet is inserted into a gap formed between the back surface of the window cover 16 and the sheet mounting portion 17 with the middle door 41 opened to expose the back surface of the window cover 16 and the sheet mounting portion 17. It Also, when exchanging the information sheet, the information sheet is exchanged after the middle door 41 is opened.

The main control board case 55 is provided with a setting key type switch 56. The setting key type switch 56 is used when changing the setting value of the pachi-slot machine 1 or confirming the setting value of the pachi-slot machine 1. In the present embodiment, the main control board case 55 and the main control board 71 housed in the main control board case 55 constitute a main control board unit.

The main control board 71 housed in the main control board case 55 constitutes a main control circuit 91 (see FIG. 7) which is an example of main control means. The main control circuit 91 is a circuit for controlling the main flow of the game in the pachi-slot machine 1, such as determination of internal winning combination, rotation and stop of reels 3L, 3C, 3R, determination of presence/absence of winning, determination of effect contents. .. The specific configuration of the main control circuit 91 will be described later.

A sub-control board case 57 that houses a sub-control board 72 (see FIG. 6) is disposed above the middle door 41. The sub-control board 72 housed in the sub-control board case 57 constitutes a sub-control circuit 101 (see FIG. 8) which is an example of sub-control means. The sub-control circuit 101 is a circuit for controlling execution of effects such as display of images. The specific configuration of the sub control circuit 101 will be described later.

A center speaker 58 is arranged above the sub control board case 57. A fan 59 is arranged on the left side of the center speaker 58 when the front door 2b is viewed from the back side. That is, the fan 59 is arranged above the back surface of the front door 2b. The fan 59 blows air downward to cool the inside of the pachi-slot machine 1.

A sub relay board 61 is disposed on the right side of the sub control board case 57 when the front door 2b is viewed from the back side. The sub relay board 61 relays the wiring connecting the sub control board 72 and the main control board 71. The sub-control board 72 is a board that relays a wiring that connects the sub-control board 72 and a board arranged around the sub-control board 72. It should be noted that LED boards 62A and 62B, which will be described later, can be cited as the boards arranged around the sub-control board 72.

The LED boards 62A and 62B are arranged above the sub control board case 57 when viewed from the back surface side of the front door 2b. These LED boards 62A and 62B cause an LED (Light Emitting Diode) 85 (see FIG. 6), which is a specific example of a light source, to emit light in accordance with an effect executed by the control of the sub control circuit 101 (see FIG. 8). Display the blinking pattern. The pachi-slot machine 1 of this embodiment includes a plurality of LED boards in addition to the LED boards 62A and 62B.

Below the sub relay board 61, a 24h door opening/closing monitoring unit 63 is arranged. The 24h door opening/closing monitoring unit 63 stores a history of opening/closing of the middle door 41. Further, when the middle door 41 is opened, a signal for displaying an error on the liquid crystal display device 11 is output to the sub control board 72 (sub control circuit 101).

A board speaker 64 and lower speakers 65L and 65R are arranged below the middle door 41. The board speaker 64 faces the waist panel unit 31 (see FIG. 1), and the lower speakers 65L and 65R face the speaker holes 33L and 33R (see FIG. 1), respectively.

A selector 66 and a door open/close monitor switch 67 are arranged above the lower speaker 65L. The selector 66 is a device for selecting whether or not the material and shape of the medal are proper, and guides the proper medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 21 to the hopper device 51. A medal sensor (not shown) for detecting the passage of an appropriate medal is provided on the path of the medal in the selector 66.

The door opening/closing monitoring switch 67 is arranged on the left side of the selector 66 when the front door 2b is viewed from the back side. The door open/close monitor switch 67 outputs a security signal indicating that the front door 2b is in the open state via the external centralized terminal board 47.

Further, a door relay terminal plate 68 is provided in a region below the reel display window 4 and opened/closed by the middle door 41 (see FIG. 3). The door relay terminal board 68 includes a main control board 71 (see FIG. 6) in the main control board case 55, various buttons and switches, a sub control board 72 (see FIG. 7), a selector 66, and a game operation display board 81. (See FIG. 6) This is a substrate that relays the wiring with the wiring. The various buttons and switches include, for example, the BET button 22, the settlement button 27, the door opening/closing monitoring switch 67, the BET switch 77 and the start switch 79, which will be described later.

[Control system of pachi-slot machine]
Next, a control system included in the pachi-slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a control system of the pachi-slot machine 1.

The pachi-slot machine 1 has a main control board 71 arranged on the middle door 41 and a sub-control board 72 arranged on the front door 2b. On the main control board 71, there are a reel relay terminal board 74, a setting key type switch 56, an external centralized terminal board 47, a hopper device 51, a medal auxiliary storage switch 75, and a power supply board 53b of the power supply device 53. It is connected. The setting key type switch 56, the external centralized terminal plate 47, the hopper device 51, and the medal auxiliary storage switch 75 are connected to the main control board 71 via the cabinet side relay board 44. Since the external centralized terminal board 47 and the hopper device 51 have been described above, the description thereof will be omitted.

The reel relay terminal plate 74 is arranged inside the reel body of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The reel relay terminal plate 74 is electrically connected to a stepping motor (not shown) of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R and relays a signal output from the main control board 71 to the stepping motor.

The medal auxiliary storage case switch 75 penetrates a switch through hole, which will be described later, of the medal auxiliary storage case 52. The medal auxiliary storage switch 75 detects whether or not the medal auxiliary storage 52 is full of medals.

A power switch 53a is connected to the power board 53b of the power supply device 53. The power switch 53a is turned on when the pachi-slot machine 1 is supplied with necessary power.

Further, on the main control board 71, a selector 66, a door opening/closing monitoring switch 67, a BET switch 77, a settlement switch 78, a start switch 79, a stop switch board 80, a game operation display board 81, and a door relay terminal board 68. The sub relay board 61 is connected. The selector 66, the door open/close monitor switch 67, and the sub relay board 61 have been described above, and thus description thereof will be omitted.

The BET switch 77 detects that the BET button 22 has been pressed by the player. The settlement switch 78 detects that the settlement button 27 is pressed by the player. The start switch 79 detects that the start lever 23 has been operated by the player (start operation).

The stop switch board 80 is a board that constitutes a circuit for stopping a rotating reel and a circuit for displaying a stoppable reel by an LED or the like. The stop switch board 80 is provided with a stop switch. The stop switch detects that the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R have been pressed by the player (stop operation).

The game operation display board 81 displays the number of inserted medals on the 7-segment display 24 when accepting the insertion of medals, when the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotatable and when replaying. It is a substrate for making. The 7-segment display 24 and the LED 82 are connected to the game operation display board 81. The LED 82 illuminates, for example, a mark indicating the start of a game or a mark for performing a replay.

The sub control board 72 is connected to the main control board 71 via the door relay terminal board 68 and the sub relay board 61. A sound I/O board 84, LED boards 62A, 62B, and a 24h door open/close monitoring unit 63 are connected to the sub control board 72 via a sub relay board 61. The LED boards 62A, 62B and the 24h door opening/closing monitoring unit 63 have been described above, and thus description thereof will be omitted.

The sound I/O board 84 outputs sound to the center speaker 58, the board speaker 64, and the lower speakers 65L and 65R. The sound I/O board 84 outputs sound to the cabinet side speaker 42 together with the amplifier board 45.

Further, a ROM cartridge substrate 86 and a liquid crystal relay substrate 87 are connected to the sub control substrate 72. The ROM cartridge board 86 and the liquid crystal relay board 87 are housed in the sub control board case 57 together with the sub control board 72. The ROM cartridge board 86 is a board for managing images (video) for production, sound, LED boards 62A and 62B, other LED boards (not shown), and communication data. The liquid crystal relay substrate 87 is a substrate that relays the wiring that connects the sub-control substrate 72 and the liquid crystal display device 11.

<Main control circuit>
Next, the main control circuit 91 including the main control board 71 will be described with reference to FIG. 7. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the main control circuit 91 of the pachi-slot machine 1.

The main control circuit 91 mainly includes a microcomputer 92 installed on the main control board 71. The microcomputer 92 includes a main CPU 93, a main ROM 94 and a main RAM 95.

The main ROM 94 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 93, a data table, data for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit 101, and the like. The main RAM 95 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by executing the control program.

A clock pulse generation circuit 96, a frequency divider 97, a random number generator 98, and a sampling circuit 99 are connected to the main CPU 93. The clock pulse generation circuit 96 and the frequency divider 97 generate clock pulses. The main CPU 93 executes the control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 98 generates a random number in a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 99 extracts one value from the generated random numbers.

The main CPU 93 counts the number of times the pulse is output to the stepping motor of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R after detecting the reel index. Thereby, the main CPU 93 manages the rotation angle of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R (mainly, how many symbols the reel has rotated). The reel index is information indicating that the reel has rotated once. This reel index is provided, for example, with an optical sensor having a light emitting part and a light receiving part, and is provided at a predetermined position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, and the light emitting part and the light receiving part are rotated by the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. It is detected by a reel position detection unit (not shown) having a detection piece interposed therebetween.

Here, the management of the rotation angle of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R will be specifically described. The number of pulses output to the stepping motor is counted by a pulse counter provided in the main RAM 95. Then, every time the pulse counter counts a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times) of pulse output required for one symbol rotation, the symbol counter provided in the main RAM 95 is incremented by one. The symbol counter is provided for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The value of the symbol counter is cleared when the reel index is detected by the reel position detector (not shown).

That is, in the present embodiment, by managing the symbol counter, the number of symbols rotated after the reel index is detected is managed. Therefore, the position of each symbol on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is detected with reference to the position at which the reel index is detected.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the maximum number of sliding pieces is set to four symbols. Therefore, for example, when the left stop button 19L is pressed, the symbol of the left reel 3L in the middle stage of the reel display window 4 and each symbol within the range of four symbols ahead of the symbol are displayed on the reel display window 4. The pattern can be stopped in the middle.

<Sub control circuit>
Next, the sub control circuit 101 configured by the sub control board 72 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the sub control circuit 101 of the pachi-slot machine 1.

The sub control circuit 101 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 91, and performs various kinds of processing for effect production based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 91. The sub control circuit 101 basically includes a sub CPU 102, a sub RAM 103, a rendering processor 104, a drawing RAM 105, and a driver 106.

The sub CPU 102 controls output of video, sound, and light according to a control program stored in the ROM cartridge substrate 86 in response to a command transmitted from the main control circuit 91. The ROM cartridge board 86 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area.

A control program executed by the sub CPU 102 is stored in the program storage area. For example, in the control program, while controlling the communication with the main control circuit 91, the main board communication task for selecting and registering the effect contents (effect data) according to the transmitted command, the selected effect contents Based on the display control task for controlling the display of the image by the liquid crystal display device 11, the lamp control task for controlling the light output by the light source such as the LED 85, and the sound output by the speaker such as the speakers 42, 58, 64, 65L, 65R. It includes sound control tasks to control.

The data storage area includes a storage area for storing various data tables, a storage area for storing effect data constituting each effect content, and a storage area for storing animation data related to image creation. Further, a storage area for storing sound data regarding BGM and sound effects, a storage area for storing lamp data regarding a pattern of turning on/off light, and the like are included.

The sub RAM 103 is provided with a storage area for registering the determined effect contents and effect data, and a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 91.

The sub CPU 102, the rendering processor 104, the drawing RAM (including a frame buffer) 105, and the driver 106 create an image according to the animation data specified by the effect contents, and display the created image on the liquid crystal display device 11.

Further, the sub CPU 102 causes the speakers 42, 58, 64, 65L, 65R and the like to output sounds such as BGM according to the sound data specified by the effect contents. In addition, the sub CPU 102 controls the turning on and off of the light source such as the LED 85 according to the lamp data specified by the effect contents.

[Change of game state]
Next, with reference to FIG. 9, the transition of the game state of the pachi-slot machine 1 will be described. FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing the transition of the game state in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment.

First, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as a state where a game is played by the player, a normal section (a disadvantageous section) that is a disadvantageous section for the player and a game section that is more advantageous for the player than the normal section. It is roughly divided into the advantageous section.

<Normal section (disadvantageous section)>
In the present embodiment, the normal section (disadvantageous section) is configured by the normal game state.

In the normal game state, the winning probability of the replay role described later is set lower than in the notification game state described later, and the winning probability of the small role described later is set lower than in the bonus game state described later, which is an advantageous stop operation for the player. It is a game state in which the notification of the procedure is not performed. In the present embodiment, basically, a low RT game state (RT0) described later corresponds to the normal game state. It should be noted that "RT" is an abbreviation for "replay time", and by changing the RT game state, it is possible to change the winning probability and the winning content of a plurality of replay roles in which the replay is activated. It is like this.

In the normal game state, if a bonus combination to be described later is won and the combination of symbols corresponding to the won bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the activated line (bonus established), the bonus game state is entered, and in the bonus game state, When a predetermined ending condition is satisfied (for example, medals are paid out in excess of a predetermined number "300") (bonus end), the bonus game state ends and the game state shifts to the normal game state. However, in the bonus game state, if the start condition of the notification game state is satisfied, the notification game state, which will be described later, is made with the end of the bonus game state.

Further, in the normal game state, if the start condition of the information game state is satisfied (for example, if the selection lottery of the information game state described later is won), it shifts to the information game state, in the information game state, the information game state If the ending condition is satisfied (for example, a notification game state normal end process described later or a notification game state regulation end process described later) is performed, the notification game state ends and shifts to the normal game state.

In the present embodiment, in the low RT gaming state (RT0), when the bonus combination is won, the RT gaming state shifts to bonus internal winning (RT2) described later until the bonus is achieved. There is. Here, the bonus internal winning (RT2) is an RT gaming state in which the winning probability of the replay combination is higher than the low RT gaming state (RT0), but the bonus internal winning (RT2) in this case is the normal section ( Disadvantaged section).

Further, in the present embodiment, in the low RT gaming state (RT0), when a combination of symbols corresponding to a rising replay described later is stopped and displayed on the activated line, the RT gaming state is a high RT gaming state described later (RT1). To move to. Here, in the present embodiment, basically, this high RT game state (RT1) is assumed to correspond to the notification game state, but even if the notification of the procedure of the stop operation is not performed, the rising replay. In some cases, a combination of symbols corresponding to is stopped and displayed on the activated line. Therefore, the high RT gaming state (RT1) in this case is included in the normal section (disadvantageous section).

The configuration of the normal section (disadvantageous section) is not limited to that described above. For example, it is possible to define a plurality of game states having different winning probabilities (that is, RT game states) of the replay combination from the above-mentioned normal game state, and configure a normal section (a disadvantage section).

<Advantageous section>
In the present embodiment, the advantageous section is configured by a bonus game state and a notification game state.

In the bonus game state, the replay role is not won, and the procedure of the stop operation advantageous for the player is not notified, but the winning probability of the small role is set higher than the normal game state and the notification game state. The game state is advantageous for the player with increased medals. However, even in the bonus game state, the replay combination may be won with a predetermined probability (for example, the same probability as in the normal game state), and when the small combination is won, depending on the procedure of the player's stop operation. When the number of paid-out medals fluctuates, the procedure of the stop operation, which is advantageous for the player who pays out more medals, may be notified. In this case, in the bonus game state transitioned from the normal game state, the notification of the procedure of the stop operation advantageous to the player is not performed, and in the bonus game state transitioned from the informing game state, it is advantageous to the player You may make it notify about the procedure of various stop operations.

In the bonus game state, when the above-mentioned predetermined end condition is satisfied (bonus end), the bonus is satisfied in the normal game state, and if the start condition of the notification game state is not satisfied during the bonus game state, the normal game state If the start condition of the information game state is satisfied during the bonus game state, the state shifts to the information game state. Further, if the bonus is established in the informative game state, and the condition for ending the informative game state is not established during the bonus game state, the condition is changed to the informative game state, and the condition for ending the informative game state is established during the bonus game state. If yes, it shifts to the normal game state.

Here, in the present embodiment, when the bonus game state ends, the low RT game state (RT0) is surely transferred, so when the bonus game state ends, the notification game state is transferred. In the low RT gaming state (RT0), when the push-order replay described below is won, the procedure of the stop operation in which the combination of symbols corresponding to the ascending replay described below is stopped and displayed on the activated line is notified. By performing the stop operation according to the procedure of the notified stop operation, the high RT game state (RT1) is entered, and the information game state is started. In this embodiment, the low RT game state (RT0) in this case is included in the advantageous section.

In the notification game state, the winning probability of the small winning combination is set lower than in the bonus gaming state, but the winning probability of the replay combination is set higher than in the normal playing state, and the notification of the stop operation procedure advantageous for the player is given. Since this is done, the game state is advantageous for the player who increases the number of medals. In the present embodiment, basically, the high RT gaming state (RT1) corresponds to the notification gaming state.

In the information game state, when the bonus combination is won and the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the activated line (bonus is established), the bonus game state is entered, and in the bonus game state, as described above. When the predetermined end condition is satisfied (bonus end), the bonus game state ends and the notification game state is entered. However, in the bonus game state, when the ending condition of the notification game state is satisfied, the game state is shifted to the normal game state with the end of the bonus game state.

In the present embodiment, in the high RT game state (RT1), when the bonus combination is won, the RT game state shifts to the bonus internal winning (RT2) until the bonus is realized. Here, the bonus internal winning (RT2) is an RT gaming state in which the winning probability of the replay combination is lower than the high RT gaming state (RT1), but the bonus internal winning (RT2) in this case is in the advantageous section. It is supposed to be included.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the high RT gaming state (RT1), when the combination of symbols corresponding to the descending replay described later or the descending symbol is stopped and displayed on the activated line, the RT gaming state is the low RT gaming state (RT0). ). Here, in the present embodiment, even when the notification of the stop operation procedure advantageous to the player is performed, if the stop operation is performed without following the notified stop operation procedure, the descending replay is supported. There is a case where a combination of symbols or a descending symbol is stopped and displayed on the activated line. In this case, if the ending condition of the notification game state is not satisfied, the notification of the procedure of the stop operation in which the combination of symbols corresponding to the rising replay is stopped and displayed on the activated line is performed again, and the high RT game state ( It is possible to return to RT1). In this embodiment, the low RT game state (RT0) in this case is included in the advantageous section.

The configuration of the advantageous section is not limited to that described above. For example, only one of the bonus game state and the notification game state described above may be defined to configure the advantageous section. In addition, for example, the bonus game state is defined as a game state that is disadvantageous to the player (or the medal is maintained without advantage or disadvantage), and only the notification game state is defined as a game state that is advantageous to the player. Good. In addition, the notification game state may be defined as a game state that is disadvantageous to the player (or the medal is maintained without advantage or disadvantage), and only the bonus game state may be defined as a game state that is advantageous to the player. ..

[Internal winning]
Next, an internal winning combination of the pachi-slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an internal lottery table in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. In addition, in the present embodiment, it is described using the expression "established" that any one of the predetermined symbol combinations is stopped and displayed on the activated line. It can be replaced with the expression "winning prize".

<Types of internal winning roles>
As shown in FIG. 10, in the present embodiment, as an example of an internal winning combination, a normal replay, a push order replay 1 to 6, a normal small win, a push order small win 1 to 6, a special small win 1, a special small win 2 , Bonus small and medium winning combination, special small winning combination 1+bonus, special small winning combination 2+bonus, and single bonus are defined.

Normal replays and push-order replays 1 to 6 are replay roles, and when established, the medals of the number of coins inserted in this game are automatically inserted in the next game (re-game is activated) Internal winning It is a role. It should be noted that the types of replay combination are merely examples and are not limited to these. For example, the normal replay may not be set, and instead of the push order replays 1 to 6, a combination of symbols for ascending replay, which will be described later, is established with the correct pressed position, and a descending replay described later with an incorrect pressed position. You may make it set the replay combination with which the combination of symbols is established.

Normal replay is an internal winning combination that is allowed to establish a combination of symbols for normal replay (for example, a combination of symbols consisting of replay symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol), and if normal replay is won, push order -Stop control is performed so that normal replay is established regardless of the pressed position. It should be noted that "the pressing order does not matter" means that the operation order of the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R does not matter, and "the pressing position does not matter" means that the operation timing of the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R does not matter. Is the meaning.

Push order replay 1 is at least a combination of symbols for rising replay (for example, a combination of symbols consisting of replay symbol-replay symbol-bell symbol) and a combination of symbols for descending replay (for example, bell symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol) It is an internal winning role that is allowed to be established, and if push order replay 1 is won, ascending replay is established with the correct push order (123) and descending replay is established with the incorrect push order. It is controlled to stop. In the push order replay 1, the push order in which the stop button 19L is first stopped, the stop button 19C is second stopped, and the stop button 19R is third stopped is associated as a correct press order. Therefore, the other pushing order is an incorrect pushing order.

Push order replay 2 is at least a combination of rising replay symbols (for example, a combination of symbols consisting of replay symbols-replay symbols-bell symbols) and a combination of descending replay symbols (for example, bell symbols-replay symbols-replay symbols) It is an internal winning role that is allowed to be established, and if push order replay 2 is won, ascending replay is established at the correct push order (132) and descending replay is established at the incorrect push order. It is controlled to stop. In the push order replay 2, the push order in which the stop button 19L is first stopped, the stop button 19R is second stopped, and the stop button 19C is third stopped is associated as the correct push order. Therefore, the other pushing order is an incorrect pushing order.

Push order replay 3 is at least a combination of symbols for rising replay (for example, a combination of symbols consisting of replay symbol-replay symbol-bell symbol) and a combination of symbols for descending replay (for example, bell symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol) It is an internal winning role that is allowed to be established, and if push order replay 3 is won, ascending replay is established at the correct push order (213) and descending replay is established at the incorrect push order. It is controlled to stop. In the push order replay 3, the push order in which the stop button 19C is first stopped, the stop button 19L is second stopped, and the stop button 19R is third stopped is associated as a correct push order. Therefore, the other pushing order is an incorrect pushing order.

Push order replay 4 is at least a combination of rising replay symbols (for example, a combination of symbols consisting of replay symbol-replay symbol-bell symbol) and a combination of descending replay symbols (for example, bell symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol) It is an internal winning role that is allowed to be established, and if push order replay 4 is won, ascending replay is established at the correct push order (231) and descending replay is established at the incorrect push order. It is controlled to stop. In the push order replay 4, the push order in which the stop button 19C is first stopped, the stop button 19R is second stopped, and the stop button 19L is third stopped is associated as the correct push order. Therefore, the other pushing order is an incorrect pushing order.

Push order replay 5 is at least a combination of symbols for rising replay (for example, a combination of symbols consisting of replay symbol-replay symbol-bell symbol) and a combination of symbols for descending replay (for example, bell symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol) It is an internal winning role that is allowed to be established, and if push order replay 5 is won, an ascending replay is established at the correct push order (312) and a descending replay is established at the incorrect push order. It is controlled to stop. In the push order replay 5, a push order in which the stop button 19R is first stopped, the stop button 19L is second stopped, and the stop button 19C is third stopped is associated as a correct push order. Therefore, the other pushing order is an incorrect pushing order.

Push order replay 6 is at least a combination of symbols for rising replay (for example, a combination of symbols consisting of replay symbol-replay symbol-bell symbol) and a combination of symbols for descending replay (for example, bell symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol) It is an internal winning role that is allowed to be established, and if push order replay 6 is won, ascending replay is established at the correct push order (321) and descending replay is established at the incorrect push order. It is controlled to stop. In the push order replay 6, the push order in which the stop button 19R is first stopped, the stop button 19C is second stopped, and the stop button 19L is third stopped is associated as the correct push order. Therefore, the other pushing order is an incorrect pushing order.

In this way, when one of the push order replays 1 to 6 is won, the stop operation is performed in the push order that is the correct answer associated with the push order replays 1 to 6, so that the high RT gaming state is in the low RT gaming state (RT0). It is possible to establish an ascending replay that triggers a transition to (RT1), and not to establish a descending replay that triggers a transition to a low RT gaming state (RT0) in the high RT gaming state (RT1). .. Therefore, it can be said that the correct pressing order is a stop operation procedure that is advantageous to the player.

The normal small wins, the push order small wins 1 to 6, the special small win 1, the special small win 2 and the bonus medium small wins are the small wins that make up the payout win, and are equivalent to the number of payouts associated in advance when they are established. It is an internal winning role in which medals are paid out. It should be noted that the types of payout combinations are merely examples and are not limited to these. For example, the normal small winning combination may not be set, and instead of the pressing order small winning combinations 1 to 6, the combination of the symbols of the normal small winning combination described later is established in the pressed position correct answer 1, and the pressed position correct answer 2 is obtained. It is also possible to set a small combination in which a combination of symbols of a special small combination to be described later is established and a combination of symbols in a specific small combination to be described later is established by an incorrect pressed position. Further, for example, in the case where it is configured that the associated payout number of medals is paid out when the bonus combination is realized, the bonus combination may also constitute the payout combination.

The normal small winning combination is an internal winning combination that is allowed to establish a combination of symbols of the normal small winning combination (for example, a combination of symbols consisting of a bell symbol, a bell symbol and a bell symbol). The stop control is performed so that the normal small win is established regardless of the pressing order and the pressed position, and 9 medals are paid out when the normal small win is established.

The press order small winning combination 1 is at least a combination of symbols of a normal small winning combination (for example, a combination of symbols consisting of a bell design, a bell design and a bell design), a combination of symbols of a special small winning combination (for example, a watermelon design-a watermelon design-). It is an internal winning combination that is allowed to establish a combination of symbols consisting of watermelon symbols) and a symbol combination of a specific small winning combination (for example, a combination of symbols consisting of bell symbols-watermelon symbols-bell symbols), and small push order. When winning the winning combination 1, stop control is performed so that the normal small winning combination is established with the push order correct answer 1 (123), and when the normal small winning combination is established, 9 medals are paid out, and the pushing order correct answer 2 (321) is obtained. The stop control is performed so that the special small win is established. When the special small win is established, three medals are paid out, and the stop control is performed so that the specific small win is established by the incorrect pressing order and the correct answer of the pressed position. When a specific winning combination is established, one medal is paid out, and a descending symbol (for example, a combination of symbols consisting of a bell symbol, a replay symbol, and a bell symbol) is established with an incorrect pressing order and an incorrect pressing position. Stop controlled.

Here, the "press position correct answer" means that the operation timing of at least one of the stop buttons 19L, 19C, and 19R was a specific operation timing, and, for example, all symbols on the spinning reel 3C. Of the positions (1 to 21), the symbol position in a specific range (for example, 1 to 5) is displayed at the reel display window 4, and when the stop button 19C is operated, it becomes the correct timing. In addition, “incorrect pressed position” means that the operation timing of at least one of the stop buttons 19L, 19C, and 19R is an operation timing different from the specific operation timing. For example, the spinning reel. Of all the symbol positions (1 to 21) in 3C, when the stop button 19C is operated at a timing when the symbol position (for example, 1 to 5) in a specific range is not displayed on the reel display window 4, it is incorrect. It becomes timing.

Further, the "descending symbol" is a combination of some symbols among the symbol combinations of "miss" that does not give any profit to the player, and basically, any of the pushing order small wins 1 to 6 It is a combination of symbols which is stopped and displayed when the normal crab winning combination, the special small winning combination, and the specific small winning combination are not won (that is, when the “missing” occurs).

In addition, in the pressing order small winning combination 1, the stop button 19L is first stopped and the stop button 19C is secondly stopped and the stop button 19R is set to the first pressing order as the correct answer (pressing order correct answer 1). 3 The push order for the stop operation is associated, and as the second push order (correct answer 2 for the push order) that is the correct answer, the stop button 19R, which is the reverse order of the first push order, is first stopped and then stopped. The push order for performing the second stop operation of the button 19C and the third stop operation of the stop button 19L is associated, and the other push order is the incorrect push order.

The press order small winning combination 2 is at least a combination of symbols of a normal small winning combination (for example, a combination of symbols consisting of a bell symbol, a bell symbol and a bell symbol), a combination of symbols of a special small symbol (for example, a watermelon symbol-a watermelon symbol- It is an internal winning combination that is allowed to establish a combination of symbols consisting of watermelon symbols) and a symbol combination of a specific small winning combination (for example, a combination of symbols consisting of bell symbols-watermelon symbols-bell symbols), and small push order. When winning the winning combination 2, the push order correct answer 1 (132) is stopped and controlled so that the normal small winning combination is achieved, and when the normal small winning combination is achieved, 9 medals are paid out, and the pushing order correct answer 2 (312). The stop control is performed so that the special small win is established. When the special small win is established, three medals are paid out, and the stop control is performed so that the specific small win is established by the incorrect pressing order and the correct answer of the pressed position. When a specific winning combination is established, one medal is paid out, and a descending symbol (for example, a combination of symbols consisting of a bell symbol, a replay symbol, and a bell symbol) is established with an incorrect pressing order and an incorrect pressing position. Stop controlled.

In addition, in the pushing order small winning combination 2, the stop button 19L is first stopped and the stop button 19R is secondly stopped and the stop button 19C is set as the first pushing order (correct answer 1). 3 The push order for the stop operation is associated, and as the second push order (correct answer 2 for the push order) that is the correct answer, the stop button 19R, which is the reverse order of the first push order, is first stopped and then stopped. The push order for performing the second stop operation of the button 19L and the third stop operation of the stop button 19C is associated, and the other push order is the incorrect push order.

The pressing order small winning combination 3 is at least a combination of symbols of a normal small winning combination (for example, a combination of symbols consisting of a bell design, a bell design and a bell design), a combination of symbols of a special small winning combination (for example, a watermelon design-a watermelon design-). It is an internal winning combination that is allowed to establish a combination of symbols consisting of watermelon symbols) and a symbol combination of a specific small winning combination (for example, a combination of symbols consisting of bell symbols-watermelon symbols-bell symbols), and small push order. When winning the winning combination 3, stop control is performed so that the normal small winning combination is established with the push order correct answer 1 (213). When the normal small winning combination is established, 9 medals are paid out, and the push order correct answer 2 (231) is obtained. The stop control is performed so that the special small win is established. When the special small win is established, three medals are paid out, and the stop control is performed so that the specific small win is established by the incorrect pressing order and the correct answer of the pressed position. When a specific winning combination is established, one medal is paid out, and a descending symbol (for example, a combination of symbols consisting of a bell symbol, a replay symbol, and a bell symbol) is established with an incorrect pressing order and an incorrect pressing position. Stop controlled.

In addition, in the press order small win 3, the stop button 19C is first stopped, the stop button 19L is stopped second, and the stop button 19R is set as the first press order (correct answer 1). 3 The push order for the stop operation is associated, and as the second push order (correct answer 2 for the push order) that is the correct answer, the stop button 19C, which is the reverse order of the first push order, is first stopped and then stopped. The push order for the second stop operation of the button 19R and the third stop operation of the stop button 19L is associated, and the other push order is the incorrect push order.

The pressing order small winning combination 4 is at least a combination of symbols of a normal small winning combination (for example, a combination of symbols consisting of a bell design, a bell design and a bell design), a combination of symbols of a special small winning combination (for example, a watermelon design-a watermelon design-). It is an internal winning combination that is allowed to establish a combination of symbols consisting of watermelon symbols) and a symbol combination of a specific small winning combination (for example, a combination of symbols consisting of bell symbols-watermelon symbols-bell symbols), and small push order. When winning the winning combination 4, stop control is performed so that the normal small win is established with the push order correct answer 1 (231), and 9 medals are paid out when the normal small win is established, and the push order correct answer 2 (213). The stop control is performed so that the special small win is established. When the special small win is established, three medals are paid out, and the stop control is performed so that the specific small win is established by the incorrect pressing order and the correct answer of the pressed position. When a specific winning combination is established, one medal is paid out, and a descending symbol (for example, a combination of symbols consisting of a bell symbol, a replay symbol, and a bell symbol) is established with an incorrect pressing order and an incorrect pressing position. Stop controlled.

In addition, in the pushing order small winning combination 4, the stop button 19C is first stopped, the stop button 19R is secondly stopped, and the stop button 19L is set as the first pushing order (correct answer 1). 3 The push order for the stop operation is associated, and as the second push order (correct answer 2 for the push order) that is the correct answer, the stop button 19C, which is the reverse order of the first push order, is first stopped and then stopped. The push order for performing the second stop operation of the button 19L and the third stop operation of the stop button 19R is associated, and the other push order is an incorrect answer push order.

The pressing order small winning combination 5 is at least a combination of symbols of a normal small winning combination (for example, a combination of symbols consisting of a bell design-a bell design-a bell design) and a combination of symbols of a special small winning combination (for example, a watermelon design-a watermelon design-). It is an internal winning combination that is allowed to establish a combination of symbols consisting of watermelon symbols) and a symbol combination of a specific small winning combination (for example, a combination of symbols consisting of bell symbols-watermelon symbols-bell symbols), and small push order. When winning the winning combination 5, the stop order is controlled so that the normal small winning combination is established with the push order correct answer 1 (312), and 9 medals are paid out when the normal small winning combination is established, and the push order correct answer 2 (132). The stop control is performed so that the special small win is established. When the special small win is established, three medals are paid out, and the stop control is performed so that the specific small win is established by the incorrect pressing order and the correct answer of the pressed position. When a specific winning combination is established, one medal is paid out, and a descending symbol (for example, a combination of symbols consisting of a bell symbol, a replay symbol, and a bell symbol) is established with an incorrect pressing order and an incorrect pressing position. Stop controlled.

In addition, in the press order small winning combination 5, the stop button 19R is first stopped, the stop button 19L is operated second stop, and the stop button 19C is set as the first press order which is the correct answer (press order correct answer 1). 3 The push order for the stop operation is associated, and as the second push order (correct answer for the push order) that is the correct answer, the stop button 19L, which is the reverse order of the first push order, is first stopped and then stopped. The push order for the second stop operation of the button 19R and the third stop operation of the stop button 19C is associated, and the other push order is an incorrect push order.

The press order small winning combination 6 is at least a combination of symbols of a normal small winning combination (for example, a combination of symbols consisting of a bell design, a bell design and a bell design), a combination of symbols of a special small winning combination (for example, a watermelon design-a watermelon design-). It is an internal winning combination that is allowed to establish a combination of symbols consisting of watermelon symbols) and a symbol combination of a specific small winning combination (for example, a combination of symbols consisting of bell symbols-watermelon symbols-bell symbols), and small push order. When winning the winning combination 6, stop control is performed so that the normal small winning combination is established with the push order correct answer 1 (321), and 9 medals are paid out when the normal small winning combination is established, and the push order correct answer 2 (123). The stop control is performed so that the special small win is established. When the special small win is established, three medals are paid out, and the stop control is performed so that the specific small win is established by the incorrect pressing order and the correct answer of the pressed position. When a specific winning combination is established, one medal is paid out, and a descending symbol (for example, a combination of symbols consisting of a bell symbol, a replay symbol, and a bell symbol) is established with an incorrect pressing order and an incorrect pressing position. Stop controlled.

In addition, in the push order small winning combination 6, the stop button 19R is subjected to the first stop operation, the stop button 19C is performed to the second stop operation, and the stop button 19L is changed to the first push order as the correct answer (press order correct answer 1). 3 The push order for the stop operation is associated, and as the second push order (correct answer for the push order) that is the correct answer, the stop button 19L, which is the reverse order of the first push order, is first stopped and then stopped. The push order for the second stop operation of the button 19C and the third stop operation of the stop button 19R is associated, and the other push order is the incorrect push order.

In this way, when one of the pushing order small winning combinations 1 to 6 is won, the stop operation is performed in the first pushing order which is the associated correct answer, so that the number of inserted medals (3 ) More than 9 medals are paid out, and in the high RT gaming state (RT1), it is possible not to establish the descending symbol that triggers the transition to the low RT gaming state (RT0). Also, by performing the stop operation in the second pressing order which is the correct answer associated with each other, the same three medals as the number of inserted medals (three coins) are paid out, and the high RT gaming state. In (RT1), it is possible not to establish the descending symbol that triggers the transition to the low RT gaming state (RT0). Therefore, it can be said that the first pressing order and the second pressing order, which are correct answers, are the stop operation procedures advantageous to the player.

The special small win 1 is an internal winning combination that is allowed to establish a combination of the symbols of the special small win 1 (for example, a combination of symbols including a bell symbol, a bell symbol, and a cherry symbol). In the case of winning, the stop control is performed so that the special small win 1 is established regardless of the pressing order and the pressing position, and when the special small win 1 is established, three medals are paid out.

The special small win 2 is an internal winning combination that is allowed to establish a combination of symbols of the special small win 2 (for example, a combination of symbols including a bell symbol, a cherry symbol, and a bell symbol). In the case of winning, stop control is performed so that the special small win 2 is established regardless of the pressing order/press position, and when the special small win 2 is established, three medals are paid out.

The bonus small and medium combination is an internal winning combination that is allowed to establish a combination of symbols of the bonus small and medium combination (for example, a combination of symbols consisting of replay symbol-bell symbol-replay symbol), and when the bonus medium-small symbol is won. The stop control is performed so that the bonus small and medium winning combination is established regardless of the pushing order and the pressing position, and 15 medals are paid out when the bonus small and medium winning combination is established. It should be noted that as a combination of the symbols of the bonus medium and small winning combination, a combination of the symbols of the normal small winning combination and the special small winning combination may be used.

The single bonus is a bonus combination, and an internal winning combination that shifts the game state to the bonus game state (bonus operates) when it is established. The special small combination 1+bonus and the special small combination 2+bonus are the above-mentioned small combinations. It is an internal winning combination in which a winning combination and a bonus winning combination are simultaneously won. Further, when these internal winning combinations are determined, the internal winning state of the bonus winning combination is maintained from the time when the winning combination is achieved to the establishment of the bonus winning combination. This is called "carryover", and the bonus role is also called "carryover". The internal winning state of the bonus combination is also called “between flags”. It should be noted that the types of bonus combinations are merely examples, and the present invention is not limited to these. For example, a plurality of different bonus combinations may be set as the internal winning combination with the same termination condition (for example, payout exceeding “300”), and different termination conditions (for example, one of the bonus combinations is “300”). A plurality of different bonus combinations may be set as the internal winning combination, in which the payout exceeding ", the other payout exceeding "105" is defined. In addition, including these bonus combinations, it may be possible to win only a small combination (for example, a special small combination 1 and a special small combination 2) at the same time, or a replay combination (for example, a normal replay). ) And may be elected at the same time.

The independent bonus is an internal winning combination that is allowed to establish a combination of bonus symbols (for example, a combination of symbols including 7 symbols, 7 symbols, and 7 symbols), and when the individual bonus is won, the pressed position is correct. The stop control is performed so that the bonus is established, and the bonus is not established due to an incorrect pressing position, but the bonus is controlled to be carried over.

Special small combination 1 + bonus is at least a combination of symbols of special small combination 1 (for example, a combination of symbols consisting of bell symbol-bell symbol-cherry symbol) and a combination of bonus symbols (for example, 7 symbols-7 symbols-7) (Combination of symbols consisting of symbols) is an internal winning combination that is allowed to be established, and when the special small combination 1+bonus is won, the stop control is performed so that the special small combination 1 is established regardless of the pressing order/pressing position. , The bonus is controlled to be carried over. However, the special small win 1 may be established at the correct pressed position, the special small win 1 may not be established due to an incorrect pressed position, and the bonus may be established if the bonus is the correct correct pressed position. ..

Special small win 2 + bonus is at least a combination of symbols of special small win 2 (for example, a combination of symbols consisting of bell symbol-cherry symbol-bell symbol) and a combination of bonus symbols (for example, 7 symbols-7 symbols-7) (Combination of symbols consisting of symbols) is an internal winning combination that is allowed to be established, and when the special small winning combination 2+ is won, the stop control is performed so that the special small winning combination 2 is established regardless of the pressing order/pressing position. , The bonus is controlled to be carried over. However, the special small win 2 may be established at the correct pressed position, the special small win 2 may not be established due to an incorrect pressed position, and if the bonus is the correct pressed position, the bonus may be established. ..

In addition, in the present embodiment, when the replay combination and the bonus combination (carryover combination) are overlapped and won, the stop control is performed so that the replay combination is preferentially established over the bonus combination, and the small combination. In case of simultaneous winning of a bonus role and a bonus role, or when a small role and a bonus role (carryover role) are won in duplicate, the stop control is performed so that the small role has priority over the bonus role. It has become.

<Probability of winning an internal winning combination>
As shown in FIG. 10, in the internal lottery table of the present embodiment, a lottery value for each gaming state is associated with a winning number for identifying which internal winning combination has been won. The internal lottery table is usually stored in the main ROM 94 for each set value (for example, set values 1 to 6) of the pachi-slot machine 1. However, in FIG. 10, for convenience of explanation, description will be given using one internal lottery table.

In this embodiment, a random number value (random number value for lottery) extracted from a predetermined numerical value range “0 to 65535” is sequentially subtracted by a lottery value corresponding to each winning number, and the result of the subtraction is negative. An internal lottery is carried out by judging whether or not it has become so-called (whether so-called "carriage" has occurred).

Therefore, the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the probability that the internal winning combination associated with the winning number is determined. In addition, when "0" is defined as the lottery value, the internal winning combination associated with the winning number is not determined (that is, the lottery is not drawn) in the game state. There is. When the number of times of the determination process as to whether or not the result of the subtraction becomes negative exceeds the number of winning numbers, the result of the internal lottery process becomes “miss”.

Here, the winning probability of each winning number can be represented by "lottery value corresponding to each winning number/the number of all random number values that may be extracted (65536)". In the present embodiment, by varying the lottery value associated with a part or all of the winning numbers for each gaming state, the type of internal winning combination to be determined and the winning probability are changed, and as a result, the player I try to create ups and downs in my expectations.

The method of the internal lottery process is not limited to the above-described method, and for example, a lottery random number value extracted from a predetermined numerical value range “0 to 65535” is selected according to each winning number. The internal lottery may be performed by sequentially adding the values and determining whether or not the result of the addition is a predetermined value (for example, whether or not the value is a predetermined value or more for each winning number).

Further, without providing the internal lottery table as shown in FIG. 10, for example, the main CPU 93 may perform a predetermined calculation on the random number value for lottery to control the internal winning combination. That is, the main CPU 93 only needs to be able to determine the internal winning combination based on the extracted random number value for lottery, and its control method is not limited to the one using the internal lottery table.

As shown in FIG. 10, in the present embodiment, as an example of the internal lottery table, a general gaming state (low RT gaming state (RT0), high RT gaming state (RT1) and bonus internal winning (RT2)) and bonus game The lottery value of each winning number in each gaming state is defined.

The "normal replay" of the winning number "1" is assigned the lottery value "4490" in the low RT gaming state (RT0), and the lottery value "35979" in the high RT gaming state (RT1). In the middle (RT2), the lottery value "17955" is assigned, and in the bonus game state, the lottery value "0" is assigned.

The lottery value “748” is assigned to the “push order replays 1 to 6” of the winning numbers “2” to “7” in the low RT gaming state (RT0) and the lottery value “2244” in the high RT gaming state (RT1). Is assigned, and the lottery value “0” is assigned during bonus internal winning (RT2) and bonus game state.

The lottery value “1092” is assigned to the “normal winning combination” of the winning number “8” in the normal game state, and the lottery value “0” is assigned to the bonus game state.

The lottery value "2184" is assigned to the "push order small wins 1 to 6" of the winning numbers "9" to "14" in the normal game state, and the lottery value "0" is assigned in the bonus game state.

The lottery value “300” is assigned to the “special small prize 1” and the “special small prize 2” of the winning numbers “15” and “16”, and the lottery value “1024” is allocated to the bonus game state. Has been.

The lottery value "0" is assigned to the "bonus medium and small combination" of the winning number "17" in the normal game state, and the lottery value "63488" is assigned to the bonus game state in the bonus game state.

The lottery value "27" is assigned to the "special small win 1+bonus" and the "special small win 2+bonus" of the winning numbers "18" and "19" in the normal game state, and the lottery value "0" in the bonus game state. Is assigned. In the present embodiment, there is no case where bonuses are further accumulated and won during the bonus internal winning (RT2). Therefore, when the winning number “18” or “19” is determined during the bonus internal winning (RT2). In the above, only "special small win 1" or "special small win 2" is newly determined as an internal winning combination.

In the low RT gaming state (RT0) and the high RT gaming state (RT1), the lottery value “219” is assigned to the “single bonus” of the winning number “20”, and in the bonus internal winning (RT2) and the bonus gaming state. A lottery value “0” is assigned.

<Outline of reel stop control>
Here, the outline of the reel stop control of the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. As described above, in the present embodiment, a combination of a plurality of symbols may be permitted in the unit game, and at what timing the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R were operated (stop operation timing). Depending on the order in which the symbols are operated (stop operation sequence), the combination of symbols finally stopped and displayed (also referred to as “winning combination”) may be controlled so as to change.

That is, regarding which symbol combination is the symbol combination that is finally stopped and displayed on the activated line (in other words, when the main CPU 93 executes the reel stop control, as basic information), It is determined based on the following three factors.

The first element is the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery process. For example, if the result of the internal lottery process is “miss”, any symbol combination among a plurality of symbol combinations predetermined by the symbol combination table (not shown) or the like should be displayed on the activated line. There is no.

The second element is the stop operation timing of the player (in other words, the position of the symbol when the player operates any of the stop buttons). For example, in the present embodiment, since four symbols are set as the maximum number of sliding pieces, even if one of the internal winning combinations has been won as a result of the internal lottery process, the establishment is permitted. When the symbols forming the combination of the symbols to be arranged are arranged in excess of four symbols, the combination of the symbols to which the winning is permitted may not be displayed depending on the timing of the stop operation of the player. This is called "missing".

The third element is the player's stop operation sequence. For example, when the result of the internal lottery process is a normal replay (winning number “1”), the combination of the symbols of the normal replay is stopped and displayed on the activated line regardless of the stop operation order. Control is performed.

However, for example, if the result of the internal lottery process is “push order replay 1” (winning number “2”), and if the stop operation sequence is “123”, the combination of symbols for ascending replay is an effective line. Although it is stopped and displayed on the upper side, in the case of another stop operation sequence, the combination of symbols of the rising replay is not stopped and displayed on the activated line.

The main CPU 93 executes the following processing in order to realize the reel stop control described above.

First, the main CPU 93 determines an internal winning combination in an internal lottery process (see S14 of FIG. 11) described later, and stores information about the internal winning combination in the main RAM 95. In S16), various stop control information stored in the main ROM 94 is read out and stored in the main RAM 95 based on the information about the internal winning combination.

Here, exemplifying information stored as various stop control information, in relation to the above-mentioned second element, at which symbol position on each reel the stop button is operated and which symbol position is stopped ( Information that directly or indirectly regulates the number of sliding pieces), or in relation to the above-mentioned third element, in which stop operation sequence the stop button is operated, which combination of symbols is preferentially displayed. Examples of such information include information that directly or indirectly defines the information.

Next, the main CPU 93 stops each reel based on various stop control information stored in the main RAM 95 in a reel stop control process (see S21 of FIG. 11) described later. In particular, when the internal winning combination is the “push order combination”, appropriate stop control information is selected from the stored stop control information or one stop operation is performed according to the stop operation sequence. After that, stop control is performed by generating (changing) stop control information.

Depending on the stop operation timing and the stop operation sequence, different stop controls may be executed even with the same internal winning combination, but the stop control is uniquely determined in advance and is the same. The same stop control is executed as long as it is an internal winning combination and has the same stop operation timing and the same stop operation sequence.

As described above, in the present embodiment, a plurality of internal winning combinations, a combination of symbols that are associated with each of the plurality of internal winning combinations and are allowed to be established, a lottery value used in the lottery, and the first to By predetermining the stop control information relating to the reel stop control based on the third element, the payout rate can be set within an appropriate range.

[Main control processing]
Next, various processes executed by the main CPU 93 of the main control circuit 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 17.

<Main control processing>
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the main control processing. The main control process described below is started when the pachi-slot machine 1 is powered on.

First, when the pachi-slot machine 1 is powered on, the main CPU 93 executes a power-on process (S10). In this power-on processing, it is judged whether the backup data backed up at the time of power-off is normal or whether the setting value has been changed (setting change), etc., and the initialization processing is executed according to the judgment result. ..

Next, the main CPU 93 executes initialization processing at the end of one game (one unit game) (S11). In this initialization processing, the storage area of the main RAM 95 designated in advance to be initialized at the end of one game is initialized. For example, the storage area in which the information related to the internal winning combination excluding the carryover combination is stored is initialized (cleared to 0).

Next, the main CPU 93 executes medal acceptance/start check processing (S12). In this medal reception/start check process, the medals inserted by the player are detected, and if the inserted medals are the number that allows the player to start the game, the start operation of the player can be detected. .. For example, when three medals are thrown in the normal game state, or when two medals are thrown in the bonus game state, the start switch 79 is controlled so that the start operation can be detected.

Next, the main CPU 93 extracts a necessary random number value and stores it in the random number value storage area assigned to the main RAM 95 (S13). In the present embodiment, at least a random number value (random number value for lottery) used in an internal lottery process described later and a random number value (random number value for notice) used in a process related to transition or addition of a notification game state described later. Are extracted from 0 to 65535, respectively.

Next, the main CPU 93 executes an internal lottery process (S14). In this internal lottery process, the internal winning combination in the unit game is determined based on the random number value (random number value for lottery), the internal lottery table (see FIG. 10), and the presence/absence of a carryover combination.

Next, the main CPU 93 executes the game start notification game-related processing shown in FIG. 12 (S15). In this game-start notification game-related processing, processing relating to the start, continuation, or normal end of the notification game state is executed based on the random number value (report random number value), the game state, the lottery state, and the like. Details will be described later.

Next, the main CPU 93 executes reel stop initialization processing (S16). In the reel stop initialization process, various stop control information of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R described above is stored in the corresponding area of the main RAM 95 based on the result of the internal lottery process (internal winning combination).

Next, the main CPU 93 generates start command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101, and stores the generated start command data in the communication data storage area assigned to the main RAM 95 (S17). For the start command data, for example, the sub CPU 102 can recognize information such as the type of internal winning combination, the type of gaming state, the type of lottery state, and the remaining number of payouts in the bonus gaming state that ends the bonus. Data.

Next, the main CPU 93 executes a game start time lock execution process (S18). In this game start lock execution process, for example, when the notification game state is started from the current game, the game start is made invalid for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) by the player's game operation (for example, stop operation). Perform time lock. Further, based on the fact that the lock at the start of the game is executed, the output of the specific state signal is started from the external centralized terminal board 47. It should be noted that the specific state signal may be started to be output in a game end lock execution process (S29) described later.

Next, the main CPU 93 executes wait processing (S19). In this wait processing, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the previous game (start of the last unit game). If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed, the predetermined time has passed. The waiting time to wait is exhausted. The predetermined time in this wait process, that is, the wait time, is set to 4.1 seconds from the start of the previous unit game, for example.

Next, the main CPU 93 executes reel rotation start processing (S20). In the reel rotation start processing, processing for requesting rotation start of all reels 3L, 3C, 3R is executed. The reel rotation start control is executed by the interrupt process shown in FIG. 15 (more specifically, the reel control process shown in step S324). This interrupt process is a process that is periodically executed at regular intervals (1.1172 ms).

By controlling the driving of the stepping motor by the reel control process shown in step S324 of FIG. 15, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, and the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed at a constant speed (for example, 80 (1 revolution/minute) is reached. After that, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R reaches a constant speed, this constant speed rotation is maintained. When the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R reaches a constant speed and the above-mentioned reel index is detected, the stop operation of the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R is permitted.

Although illustration is omitted, in step S20, the main CPU 93 generates reel rotation start command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101, and the generated reel rotation start command data is assigned to the main RAM 95. Stored in the communication data storage area. The reel rotation start command data is, for example, data for enabling the sub CPU 102 to recognize that the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R has started.

By receiving the reel rotation start command data, the sub control circuit 101 can recognize the start of reel rotation, and can determine the timing of executing various effects.

Next, the main CPU 93 executes reel stop control processing (S21). In this reel stop control processing, stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed based on the internal winning combination, the stop control information, and the player's stop operation. Although illustration is omitted, in step S21, the main CPU 93 generates reel stop command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101, and the generated reel stop command data is assigned to the main RAM 95 for communication. Store in the data storage area. The reel stop command data includes the type of the reel to be stopped, the stop start position (that is, the symbol position when the stop button is operated), the number of sliding pieces, or the planned stop position (that is, the reel actually stops). It is data for allowing the sub CPU 102 to recognize information such as a symbol position).

Next, the main CPU 93 executes a prize search process (S22). In this prize search processing, after all reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, whether or not the symbol combination displayed on the activated line is a symbol combination predetermined by a symbol combination table (not shown) or the like. It is determined whether or not the symbol combination (winning combination) displayed on the activated line is identified.

Next, the main CPU 93 executes medal payout processing (S23). In this medal payout process, as a result of the prize search process, when it is determined that a combination of symbols of the payout combination is displayed on the activated line, the payout number of medals associated with the symbol combination is paid out, Alternatively, the process of crediting the medals corresponding to the number of payouts is executed. In addition, as a result of the prize search processing, when it is determined that the combination of the symbols of the replay combination is displayed on the activated line, the processing for activating the replay in the next game is executed.

Although illustration is omitted, in step S23, the main CPU 93 generates winning operation command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101, and the generated winning operation command data is assigned to the main RAM 95 for communication. The data is stored in the data storage area (S27). The winning operation command data is data for allowing the sub CPU 102 to recognize information such as the type of winning combination and the number of payouts.

Next, the main CPU 93 executes RT game state update processing (S24). In this RT game status update processing, processing for updating the RT game status is executed based on the establishment of a predetermined RT game status transition trigger.

Specifically, the main CPU 93 updates the RT gaming state to the high RT gaming state (RT1) based on the combination of the symbols of the rising replay being displayed on the activated line in the low RT gaming state (RT0). Then, in the low RT gaming state (RT0) and the high RT gaming state (RT1), the RT gaming state is updated to the bonus internal winning state (RT2) based on that the bonus is won (carried over).

Moreover, the main CPU 93 updates the RT gaming state to the low RT gaming state (RT0) based on the symbol combination of the descending replay or the descending symbol being displayed on the activated line in the high RT gaming state (RT1). ..

In addition, the transition trigger of each RT gaming state in the general gaming state is not limited to the one described above, and can be set as appropriate. For example, the RT gaming state may be shifted with the fact that the game has been played a predetermined number of times after one transition timing has been established as another transition timing.

Next, the main CPU 93 executes a game medium number counting process (S25). In this game medium number counting process, when the backup error of the main RAM 95 in the pachi-slot machine 1 occurs and the entire storage area is initialized or the set value of the pachi-slot machine 1 is changed (when the setting is changed), the initial state is set. The cumulative number of medals increased (or decreased) from the initial state is counted as the transition condition of.

For example, in the case where the number of games played from the initial state is 100, the main CPU 93 consumes 30 medals during the period (excluding games in which re-game is activated) (three inserted coins×10 times). When the number of medals paid out in the meantime is 90 (the number of payouts is 9×10), the number of medals for plus 60, which is the net increase (difference) of the difference, is counted. Further, the main CPU 93, when the number of games from the initial state is 100 times, 270 medals consumed during the period (excluding the game in which the re-game is activated) (three inserted coins×90 times) When the number of medals paid out in the meantime is 90 (the number of payouts is 9×10), the number of medals corresponding to minus 180, which is the net reduction (difference) of the difference, is counted.

The number of game media counted in this way is initialized (cleared to 0) when the above-described initial state transition condition is satisfied, and is not initialized simply by turning the power off and then on again. It is like this. However, it may be initialized (cleared to 0) even when the power is turned on again after the power is turned off.

The method of counting the number of game media is not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate. For example, the number of game media may be counted assuming that three medals have been paid out even in the game in which the re-game is operated, and the medals are simply paid out without considering the number of consumed medals. You may make it count the number of game media. Further, even if a minus occurs in the counting result, 0 may be maintained in counting. That is, it is also possible to count only the net increase without counting the net decrease.

Next, the main CPU 93 executes the regulation end related process shown in FIG. 13 (S26). In this restriction end-related process, based on the counting result of the above-mentioned game medium number counting process, or based on the fact that another restriction end condition is satisfied, even before the normal end condition of the notification game state is satisfied, the notification game Processing for forcibly ending the state is executed. Details will be described later.

Next, the main CPU 93 executes a bonus game operation/end check process (S27). In this bonus game operation/end check process, as a result of the prize search process, when a combination of bonus symbols is displayed on the activated line in the normal game state, the game state is shifted to the bonus game state and the bonus is ended. The initial value (for example, "300") of the payout number in the bonus game state is set. Further, when the medals are paid out in the bonus game state, the number of payouts in the bonus game state is subtracted from the initial value, and when the number of payouts in the bonus game state is less than 0, the bonus game state is ended. Then, the gaming state is shifted to the general gaming state (more specifically, the low RT gaming state (RT0)).

In the present embodiment, as an example of the bonus game state, "RB" (regular bonus/first-class special character) continuously operating "BB" (big bonus/character-character related to first-class special character) However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, “MB” (middle bonus/second class special) in which “CB” (challenge bonus/second class special character) continuously operates. It is also possible to use the accessory continuous operation device relating to the accessory, or simply use “RB” or “CB”.

Next, the main CPU 93 executes a game end notification game-related process shown in FIG. 14 (S28). In this game end notification game-related processing, processing according to the result of the game start notification game-related processing, restriction end-related processing, and bonus game operation/end processing is executed. Details will be described later.

Next, the main CPU 93 executes a game end lock execution process (S29). In this game end lock execution processing, for example, when the notification game state is ended in the present game, the game operation (for example, start operation or input operation) of the player is invalidated for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds). Perform the lock at the end of the game. Further, based on the fact that the lock at the end of the game is executed, the output of the specific state signal output from the external centralized terminal board 47 is terminated. The output of the specific state signal may be ended in the game start lock execution process (S18) described above.

Further, in this game end lock execution processing, for example, when the bonus game state is started from the next game, the game operation (for example, start operation or insertion operation) of the player is performed for a predetermined time (for example, 4 seconds). Execute the lock at the end of the invalidated game. Also, based on the fact that the lock at the end of the game is executed, the output of the special state signal is started from the external centralized terminal board 47. The special state signal may be started to be output in the bonus game operation/end processing (S27) described above.

Further, in this game end lock execution processing, for example, when the bonus game state is ended in the present game, a game operation (for example, start operation or insertion operation) of the player is performed for a predetermined time (for example, 4 seconds). Execute the lock at the end of the invalidated game. Also, based on the fact that the lock at the end of the game is executed, the output of the special state signal output from the external centralized terminal board 47 is terminated. The special state signal may be output in the bonus game operation/end processing (S27) described above.

After executing the processing of step S29, the main CPU 93 returns to the processing of step S11.

<Game related notification at game start>
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the game start notification game-related processing executed in step S15 of the main control processing shown in FIG.

First, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not it is in the bonus game state (S40). When determining that it is in the bonus game state (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether or not the notification game state is being suspended (S41). That is, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not it is in the bonus game state that is shifted from the informing game state.

When the main CPU 93 determines that the notification game state is being interrupted (YES), based on the lottery state and the internal winning combination, the number of continuations of the information game state is added, and the lottery result is added to the number of continuations. (S42), the game start notification game related process is ended. Here, the "lottery state" is an element for determining the degree of advantage of the lottery regarding the notification game state, and in the present embodiment, as an example thereof, the lottery state in which the lottery regarding the information game state is relatively advantageous. The "high mode" and the lottery state "low mode" in which the lottery regarding the notification game state is relatively disadvantageous are defined.

For example, when the lottery state is the high mode and the internal winning combination is the special small combination 1 or the special small combination 2, the main CPU 93 has a probability of 65536/65536 as a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 When the lottery state is in the low mode and the internal winning combination is the special small combination 1 or the special small combination 2, the probability of 16384/65536 is the predetermined number of times as the number of continuation of the information game state. Decide to add (eg, 50 times).

When the main CPU 93 determines in step S41 that the notification game state is not suspended (NO), it shifts to the notification game state by a lottery based on the lottery state and the internal winning combination, and if it is won, it is a bonus. After the end of the game state, the notification game state is entered (S43), and the game start time notification game-related processing is ended.

For example, when the lottery state is the high mode and the internal winning combination is the special small winning combination 1 or the special small winning combination 2, the main CPU 93 determines with a probability of 32768/65536 to shift to the notification game state, and the lottery status Is in the low mode, and the internal winning combination is the special small combination 1 or the special small combination 2, it is determined to shift to the notification game state with a probability of 8192/65536.

When the main CPU 93 determines in step S40 that it is not in the bonus game state, that is, in the normal game state (NO), it subsequently determines whether or not it is in the notification game state (S44). When the main CPU 93 determines that it is in the informing gaming state (YES), the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101 include instruction information for informing the stop operation procedure based on the gaming state and the internal winning combination. The effect state command data to be transmitted to is generated, and the generated effect state command data is stored in the communication data storage area assigned to the main RAM 95 (S45). The effect state command data is, for example, data for allowing the sub CPU 102 to recognize the remaining number of times the information game state is continued, instruction information, and the like.

Here, the “instruction information” for notifying the stop operation procedure is information for allowing the sub CPU 102 to recognize the procedure of the stop operation advantageous to the player, and for example, the push order replays 1 to 6 and the push order. When any one of the small winning combinations 1 to 6 is won, information indicating the stop operation order that is the correct answer in the pressing order is generated and stored in the effect state command data. In addition, for example, when the individual bonus is won, information indicating the pressed position (specific operation timing) of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R that is the correct pressed position is generated and stored in the effect state command data.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 91 determines whether or not to notify the player of the procedure of the stop operation, and in the notification game state, a production state command including instruction information is sent. On the other hand, while not transmitting to the sub-control circuit 101, the effect state command including the instruction information is not transmitted to the sub-control circuit 101 when not in the notification game state.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 91 configured by the main control board 71 and the sub control circuit 101 configured by the sub control board 72 are provided only in one direction from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101. It is configured to be communicable (see FIG. 6).

That is, in the present embodiment, when the effect state command is not transmitted from the main control circuit 91, the sub control circuit 101 is configured so as not to notify the player of the stop operation procedure. As a result, even if some illegal act is performed on the sub control circuit 101 (for example, illegal modification, illegal access to the communication path from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101), the equivalence of the game It is possible to ensure the game playability and prevent the game store from suffering an unexpected disadvantage.

However, the method of transmitting the effect state command including the instruction information is not limited to this, and can be set appropriately. For example, the effect state command may be transmitted regardless of whether or not the information game state. In this case, if it is in the informative game state, an effect state command is generated and transmitted so that the instruction information is included, and if it is not in the informative game state, an effect state command is generated so that the instruction information is not included. Then, it may be transmitted.

Further, in this case, in the case of not being in the notification game state, it is possible to identify, in place of the instruction information, information indicating only the type of the internal winning combination (that is, whether the winning combination of the replay combination, the small combination or the bonus combination has been won). However, the effect state command may be generated and transmitted such that the detailed content includes information that cannot be identified.

Next, similarly to step S42, the main CPU 93 additionally adds the number of continuations of the notification game state based on the lottery state and the internal winning combination to perform lottery, and adds the lottery result to the number of continuations (S46).

Next, the main CPU 93 subtracts 1 from the number of continuations of the information game state (S47), and subsequently determines whether the number of continuations of the information game state is 0 (S48). When it is determined that the number of continuation of the information game state is 0 (YES), the information game state normal end process is executed (S49), and the game start time information game related process is ended. In the notification game state normal end processing, the game state is shifted from the next game to the normal game state, and the lottery state at the start of the shifted normal game state is determined and set by lottery.

When the main CPU 93 determines in step S48 that the number of continuation of the notification game state is not 0 (that is, 1 or more) (NO), the main CPU 93 executes the transfer lottery process of the lottery state in the notification game state ( S50), the game start notification game related process is ended. In the lottery state transition lottery process during the information game state, for example, based on the current lottery state and the internal winning combination, by lottery whether to transfer the lottery state, if it is determined to move, Set the determined lottery status.

When the main CPU 93 determines in step S44 that it is not in the notification game state, that is, in the normal game state (NO), it executes the lottery process for shifting the lottery state during the normal game state, as in step S50. (S51).

Next, the main CPU 93, similarly to step S43, lottery the transition to the notification game state based on the lottery state and the internal winning combination, and if winning, shifts from the next game to the notification game state (S52), The game start notification game-related processing ends.

In the present embodiment, in the bonus game state, when the notification game state is shifted to the bonus game state, the lottery state in the notification game state is inherited even in the bonus game state, and the normal game state is changed to the bonus game state. When it shifts to, the lottery state in the normal game state is assumed to be inherited even in the bonus game state, but it is not limited to this, and for example, in the bonus game state, the transfer lottery processing of the lottery state is executed independently. It may be done.

In addition, the lottery state in the information game state and the lottery state in the normal game state (including the lottery state in the bonus game state when set independently in the bonus game state) have the same configuration (that is, The configuration may be a low mode or a high mode given as an example, and different configurations (for example, a low mode or a high mode as a lottery state during the notification game state, a low mode, a medium mode or a lottery state during the normal game state, or It may be configured as a high mode).

<Regulation end related processing>
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the regulation end related processing executed in step S26 of the main control processing shown in FIG.

First, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the number of counting game media is a predetermined value (S60). That is, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the difference in the number of medals counted in the above-described game medium number counting process has reached a predetermined value (in the present embodiment, “3000” or more). When determining that the number of counting game media is not the predetermined value (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether or not a regulation end selecting operation is performed (S61). Here, the restriction end selection operation is an operation in which the player selects that the same processing as that at the end of the restriction is performed even before the number of counting game media reaches a predetermined value. In the present embodiment, For example, the BET button 22 is kept pressed for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds).

When the main CPU 93 determines in step S61 that the restriction end selection operation has not been performed (NO), it ends the restriction end-related processing. On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines that the restriction end selection operation is performed (YES), and when it is determined in step S60 that the counting game medium number is a predetermined value (YES), the main CPU 93 sets the counting game medium number. It is cleared (that is, 0 is set as an initial value) (S62), and the lottery state is initialized (S63).

In addition, in the present embodiment, the lottery state is initialized not only when the process of step S63 is executed but also when the transition condition of the initial state described above is satisfied. The low mode may be uniformly set as the subsequent lottery state, or the lottery state after initialization may be determined by lottery. For example, when it is configured to shift to the high mode with a predetermined probability when the setting is changed, it may be configured to shift to the high mode with a predetermined probability even when the regulation ends. Further, different initialization processing may be performed depending on whether the processing of step S63 is executed or when the transition condition of the initial state is satisfied.

Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not it is in the bonus game state (S64). When determining that it is in the bonus game state (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether or not the notification game state is being interrupted (S65). When the main CPU 93 determines that the notification game state is being interrupted (YES), it clears the interrupted notification game state (S66), and proceeds to the process of step S69. On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines that the notification game state is not being interrupted (NO), the regulation end related process is ended.

When the main CPU 93 determines in step S64 that it is not in the bonus game state (NO), it subsequently determines whether or not it is in the notification game state (S67). When the main CPU 93 determines that it is in the information game state (YES), it clears the information game state (S68). On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines that it is not in the notification game state (NO), the regulation end related process is ended.

Next, the main CPU 93 executes the notification game state regulation end processing (S69), and terminates the regulation end related processing. In this notification game state regulation end processing, the game state is shifted to the normal game state from the next game (in the bonus game state, the game after the end of the bonus), and the number of continuation of the information game state is initialized (cleared to 0). To do.

<Game-related processing at the end of the game>
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a game end notification game-related process executed in step S28 of the main control process shown in FIG.

First, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the bonus game state is over (S80). That is, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not a process for ending the bonus game state has been executed in the bonus game operation/end process described above. When the main CPU 93 determines that the bonus game state has ended (YES), it subsequently determines whether or not the notification game state is being interrupted (S81). That is, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the bonus game state that has transitioned from the notification game state has ended.

When determining that the notification game state is being interrupted (YES), the main CPU 93 executes the notification game state restart processing (S82), and ends the game end notification game related processing. In this information game state resuming process, the game state is changed from the next game to the information game state, and the number of continuation of the information game state temporarily saved in the information game state interruption process (S85) described later is restored. The process related to the restart of is executed. In addition, the main CPU 93 also ends the in-game informing game-related processing when it determines that the informing game state is not suspended (NO).

When determining in step S80 that the bonus game state has not ended (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether or not it is in the notification game state (S83). When the main CPU 93 determines that it is in the informing game state (YES), it further determines whether or not a bonus has been established (S84). That is, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the process of shifting to the bonus game state has been executed in the bonus game operation/end process described above. When determining that the bonus has been established (YES), the main CPU 93 executes a notification game state interruption process (S85), and ends the game end notification game related process. In the information game state interruption process, as described above, a process related to interruption such as temporarily saving the number of times the information game state is continued is executed. The main CPU 93 also ends the game-end notification game-related processing when it determines that the bonus has not been established (NO).

When the main CPU 93 determines in step S83 that it is not in the notification game state (NO), it subsequently determines whether or not to shift from the next game to the notification game state (S86). That is, the main CPU 93 is determined to shift to the notification game state in step S43 or step S52 of the above-mentioned game start notification game-related processing, and whether or not to shift from the next game to the notification game state. To judge. When the main CPU 93 determines to shift from the next game to the notification game state (YES), it sets an initial value (for example, "100") of the number of continuations of the notification game state (S87).

Next, the main CPU 93 generates the notification game state start command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101, and stores the generated notification game state start command data in the communication data storage area assigned to the main RAM 95. (S88), the game end notification game-related processing is ended. The notification game state start command data is, for example, data for allowing the sub CPU 102 to recognize information indicating that the notification game state is started.

When the main CPU 93 determines in step S86 that the next game is not to be shifted to the notification game state (NO), subsequently, it is determined whether or not the notification game state is normally ended or regulated (S89). ). That is, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the processing for ending the notification game state has been executed in step S50 of the game start notification game-related processing or step S69 of the restriction end processing described above. When the main CPU 93 determines that it is the normal end or the restriction end of the notification game state (YES), it generates and generates the notification game state end command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101. The notification game state end command data is stored in the communication data storage area assigned to the main RAM 95 (S90), and the game end notification game-related processing is ended. The information game state end command data is, for example, data for allowing the sub CPU 102 to recognize information indicating which end condition has satisfied the information game state. The main CPU 93 also ends the game-end notification game-related processing when it determines that the notification game state is not normally ended or regulated (NO).

<Interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU>
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an interrupt process under the control of the main CPU 93. This process is periodically executed every 1.1172 ms.

First, the main CPU 93 saves the register (S320). Next, the main CPU 93 executes an input port check process described later in the description of FIG. 16 (S321). In this input port check processing, for example, the presence or absence (change of ON/OFF) of signals of various switches and sensors connected to the main CPU 93 is confirmed.

For example, the main CPU 93 stores, in the main RAM 95, on/off information of various switches such as a start switch 79 and a stop switch (not shown), and on/off information of various sensors such as a medal sensor (not shown).

Next, the main CPU 93 executes a timer update process (S322). In this timer updating process, for example, when the value of the wait timer that controls the wait time, the lock timer that controls the lock time, or the like is 1 or more, the value of the timer is subtracted by "1" for each interrupt. Is executed. Next, the main CPU 93 executes a communication data transmission process described later in the description of FIG. 17 (S323). Next, the main CPU 93 executes reel control processing (S324). In this reel control process, for example, an acceleration process for accelerating the rotation of each reel is executed by driving and controlling each stepping motor based on the rotation start request of each reel in the reel rotation start process (S20 of FIG. 11). Then, based on the fact that each reel reaches a predetermined speed (for example, 80 rotations/minute), the constant speed processing for maintaining the predetermined speed is executed by controlling the driving of each stepping motor. Based on the rotation stop request of each reel in the stop control processing (S21 of FIG. 11), the stepping motor is drive-controlled to execute the stop processing of stopping the rotation of each reel.

Next, the main CPU 93 executes a lamp/7SEG drive process (S325). For example, the main CPU 93 displays the number of credited medals, the number of payouts, and the like on various display units. Next, the main CPU 93 restores the register (S326) and ends the interrupt processing that occurs periodically.

<Input port check processing>
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the input port check processing executed in step S321 of the interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU 93 shown in FIG.

First, the main CPU 93 checks the state of each input port (S330). Next, the main CPU 93 stores the previous interrupt, that is, the state of the input port one interrupt before in the main RAM 95 (S331), and stores the current state of the input port in the main RAM 95 (S332).

In this way, by comparing the state of the input port one interrupt before and the state of the current input port, the main CPU 93 can confirm the state of both input ports. It is checked whether or not the state has changed, for example, whether or not the BET button 22, the start lever 23 or the like has been operated.

Next, the main CPU 93 stores the on-edge state in the main RAM 95 (S333). For example, when the input data of the input port assigned to the start switch 79 is data indicating OFF before one interrupt, but is currently data indicating ON, the main CPU 93 shifts to ON edge. Is stored in the main RAM 95, and the input data of the input port assigned to the start switch 79 is data indicating ON before one interrupt, but is currently data indicating OFF. If there is, the off-edge information indicating the transition to the off-edge is stored in the main RAM 95.

<Communication data transmission process>
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the communication data transmission process executed in step S323 of the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU 93 shown in FIG.

First, the main CPU 93 decrements the communication data transmission timer by 1 (S340). Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the communication data transmission timer is 0 (S341).

When determining that the communication data transmission timer is not 0 (NO), the main CPU 93 ends the communication data transmission process. On the other hand, when determining that the communication data transmission timer is 0 (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether or not there is untransmitted data in the communication data storage area (S342).

When determining that there is no untransmitted data in the communication data storage area (NO), the main CPU 93 generates no-operation command data, and stores the generated no-operation command data in the communication data storage area assigned to the main RAM 95. It is stored (S343).

The non-operation command data is set with parameters such as on-edge and off-edge information of various switches and on/off information of various sensors stored in the above-described input port check processing. As a result, it is possible to prevent an interrupt process in which a command is not sent, prevent fraudulent acts on command transmission, and allow the sub CPU 102 to recognize these pieces of information, so that the operation during the period in which the operation is originally invalid is performed. The effect can be changed based on an operation (for example, an operation on the BET button 22 while the reel is rotating).

When the main CPU 93 determines in step S342 that there is untransmitted data in the communication data storage area (YES) or after executing the process of step S343, the main CPU 93 sets an initial value (for example, 14) in the communication data transmission timer. Yes (S344).

Next, the main CPU 93 transmits the communication data stored in the communication data storage area to the sub control circuit 101 (S345). Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the transmission of communication data has been completed (S346).

When the main CPU 93 determines that the communication data transmission is not completed (NO), the process returns to step S345. On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines that the communication data transmission is completed (YES), the main CPU 93 updates the communication data storage area so as to be cleared (S347), and ends the communication data transmission process.

[Sub-control processing]
Next, various processes executed by the sub CPU 102 of the sub control circuit 101 will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Power-on process>
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a power-on process of the sub CPU 102 when the power is turned on.

First, the sub CPU 102 executes initialization processing (S360). In this initialization process, the sub CPU 102 checks the sub RAM 103 for errors and initializes the task system. The task system includes a lamp control task and a sound control task that are task groups for timer interrupt synchronization, a mother task (see FIG. 19) that is a task group for VSYNC (Vertical Synchronization) interrupt synchronization, and a task group for command reception interrupt synchronization. The main board communication task (see FIG. 20) and the like are included.

Next, the sub CPU 102 activates the lamp control task (S361). In this lamp control task, the sub CPU 102 waits for reception of a timer interrupt event message transmitted to the sub CPU 102 every 2 milliseconds, and various lamps are received in response to the timer interrupt event message. The lighting state of (for example, the LED 85) is controlled.

Next, the sub CPU 102 activates a sound control task (S362). In this sound control task, similarly to the lamp control task, the sound output states of various speakers (for example, the speakers 42, 58, 64, 65L, 65R) are controlled. Next, the sub CPU 102 activates the mother task shown in FIG. 19 (S363) and ends the power-on process.

<Mother task>
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the mother task activated in step S363 of the power-on processing shown in FIG.

First, the sub CPU 102 activates the main task (S370). Next, the main board communication task shown in FIG. 20 is activated (S371). Next, the animation task shown in FIG. 21 is activated (S372), and the mother task is ended.

<Main board communication task>
20 is a flowchart showing the main board communication task started in step S371 of the mother task shown in FIG.

First, the sub CPU 102 checks the received command (S380) and extracts the type of the received command (S381).

Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one is received (S382). If the sub CPU 102 determines that it has not received a command different from the previous command (NO), the process returns to step S380.

On the other hand, when the sub CPU 102 determines that the command different from the previous command is received (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines that the received command is a regular command, and executes the command reception process shown in FIG. 22 ( S383). Next, the sub CPU 102 registers animation data (that is, data for executing an effect (notification) by image display) based on the effect data selected in the command reception process shown in FIG. 22 (S384). , Lamp sound data (that is, data for performing an effect (notification) according to the light emission mode/sound output mode) is registered (S385), and the process returns to step S380.

<Anime task>
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the animation task started in step S372 of the mother task shown in FIG.

First, the sub CPU 102 checks a change from the previous game information (S390). That is, the sub CPU 102 generates the current game information generated based on the transmitted command, and generates the game information different from the game information registered in the sub RAM 103 based on the commands transmitted up to the previous time. Check whether or not.

Next, the sub CPU 102 executes object control processing (S391). That is, in step S390, when the check result that the game information is changed is obtained, the sub CPU 102 controls to change the image to be displayed according to the change of the game information or the like.

Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not there is a hole menu display request (S392). In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 102 determines that there is a hole menu display request when the setting key type switch 56 is turned on. If the sub CPU 102 determines that there is a hall menu display request (YES), it executes hall menu control processing (S393), and returns to the processing of step S390.

In this hall menu control process, the operation of the selection button 331 and the determination button 332, which will be described later, are operated by the staff of the game shop, so that the setting operation (for example, time setting) and confirmation operation for various managers in the pachi-slot machine 1 (For example, confirmation of setting change history and error history) is performed.

When determining in step S392 that there is no hole menu display request (NO), the sub CPU 102 subsequently determines whether there is a guide menu display request (S394). In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 102 determines that there is a guide menu display request when the selection button 331 described later is operated. If the sub CPU 102 determines that there is a guide menu display request (YES), it executes guide menu control processing (S395), and returns to the processing of step S390. The sub CPU 102 also returns to the process of step S390 when it determines that there is no guide menu display request (NO).

In this guide menu control process, the player operates a selection button 331 and an enter button 332, which will be described later, so that various setting operations for the player in the pachi-slot machine 1 (for example, volume setting and service login setting described later) are performed. ) Or a confirmation operation (for example, confirmation of game history or information related to regulation end described later) is performed.

<Process when command is received>
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the command reception process executed in step S383 of the main board communication task shown in FIG.

First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not an effect state command has been received (S400). When determining that the effect state command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 102 acquires the instruction information and the like included in the effect state command (S401), and ends the command reception process.

On the other hand, if the sub CPU 102 determines that the effect state command has not been received (NO), subsequently, the sub CPU 102 determines whether a start command has been received (S402). When determining that the start command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 102 further determines whether or not the instruction information and the like have been acquired (S403). That is, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the instruction information or the like for informing the stop operation procedure is acquired when the effect state command is received.

When the sub CPU 102 determines in the process of step S403 that the instruction information and the like have been acquired (YES), it sets the stop operation procedure notification effect data according to the acquired instruction information and the like (S404). ), the process upon command reception ends.

On the other hand, when the sub CPU 102 determines in the process of step S403 that the instruction information and the like have not been acquired (NO), the sub random number value extracted by the sub CPU 102 and stored in the sub RAM 103 (for example, 0 to 0). (Any random number value out of 32767) is obtained, lottery data is drawn based on the game state and internal winning combination, and the play data determined based on the lottery result is set (S405), and the command receiving process is executed. finish.

When determining in step S402 that the start command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 102 executes the other command reception process (S406), and ends the command reception process. In this other command reception process, for example, if it is the reception of the initialization command for which the command data was generated in the power-on process (see step S10 of FIG. 11) described above, the effect based on the presence/absence of the setting change The state is restored or the effect state is initialized. Further, for example, when a medal insertion command for which command data has been generated in the medal acceptance/start check processing described above (see step S12 in FIG. 11) is received, a medal insertion sound is output based on whether or not a medal has been inserted. The effect data for playing is set, or the effect data for displaying the background image according to the game state is set.

Further, for example, when the reel rotation start command for which the command data has been generated in the above-described reel rotation start processing (see step S20 in FIG. 11) is received, the effect data for outputting the reel rotation start sound is set. It Further, for example, when a reel stop command for which command data has been generated in the reel stop control process (see step S21 in FIG. 11) described above is received, effect data for outputting a reel stop sound is set. Further, for example, when the winning operation command for which the command data is generated in the above-described medal payout process (see step S23 of FIG. 11) is received, the effect data for outputting the payout sound according to the number of payouts is set. Or, when the game state shifts, effect data for displaying an image indicating that is set.

Further, for example, if the bonus start command for which command data is generated in the bonus game operation/end process (see step S27 in FIG. 11) described above is received, the initial payout number in the bonus game state in which the bonus ends. Performance data for displaying a value is set. In addition, for example, when a bonus end command for which command data has been generated in the bonus game operation/end processing (see step S27 in FIG. 11) described above is received, an effect for suggesting a game state to be transferred after the bonus ends. The data is set. Further, for example, when the non-operation command for which the command data is generated in the communication data transmission process (see FIG. 17) described above is received, the effect content is changed based on the information transmitted as the non-operation command. Performance data is set. Specifically, when the effect data determined at the time of receiving the start command is effect data requesting repeated hits of the BET button 22, whether the BET button 22 received as a no-operation command is in the on-edge state, The effect contents are changed based on the information on the off-edge state.

Further, for example, when the notification game state start command for which command data is generated in the above-mentioned game completion notification game-related processing (see FIG. 14) is received, an image showing that the notification game state is to be displayed is displayed. The effect data for is set, and the effect data for displaying the initial value of the number of continuation of the notification game state is set. Further, for example, when the notification game state end command for which command data is generated in the above-mentioned game completion notification game-related processing (see FIG. 14) is received, a video showing that the notification game state is ended is displayed. Effect data for setting, and when the regulation ends, effect data for notifying specific information (for example, refer to FIGS. 24 to 27) is set.

[Function configuration of pachi-slot machine]
Next, various functions of the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing the functional configuration of the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, each means shown in FIG. 23 executes the necessary processing, and each function is exerted, whereby the operation necessary for the progress of the game and the operation related thereto are controlled. ing.

The main control circuit 91 (main control means), the insertion operation detection means 201, the start operation detection means 202, the random value extraction means 203, the internal winning combination determination means 204, the stop operation detection means 205, the symbol variation control means 206, the winning determination. Means 207, profit giving means 208, setting value changing means 209, lock control means 210, external signal output control means 211, game medium number counting means 212, information transmitting means 213, RT game state control means 214, special game state control means 215 and notification game state control means 216 are included.

The information game state control means 216, the information game state start means 221, the information game state interruption means 222, the information game state normal end means 223, the information game state regulation end means 224, the information game state continuation means 225, the lottery state change means 226. A regulation end compensation means 227, a regulation end pre-adjustment means 228, a regulation end selection means 229, and a regulation end stage control means 230.

The sub control circuit 101 (sub control unit) includes a notification control unit 301, a performance determination unit 302, a performance control unit 303, a service providing unit 304, and a regulation information notification unit 305.

The regulation information notifying unit 305 includes a compensation end time compensation notifying unit 311 and a pre-regulation end adjustment notifying unit 312.

<Matching operation detection means>
The insertion operation detection unit 201 detects an insertion operation of a game medium (for example, a medal) by the player. When the insertion operation of the predetermined number of game media (for example, three medals) is detected, the detection of the start operation by the start operation detection unit 202 is permitted. Further, in the above-mentioned symbol display means, a predetermined winning line is activated (this activated winning line is referred to as “effective line”). In the present embodiment, the selector 66, which is connected to the main control circuit 91 and detects the insertion of medals by the player, and the BET switch 77, which detects the operation of the BET button 22 by the player, constitute the insertion operation detection means 201. To do. The types of game media that can be detected are not limited to medals, and include coins, tokens, game balls, electromagnetic game media having a value equivalent to these, and the like.

<Start operation detection means>
The start operation detecting means 202 detects a start operation by the player. When the start operation is detected, the symbol variation control means 206 starts the variation of the symbol displayed on the symbol display means. In addition, the random number extraction unit 203 uses a random number value (random number value for lottery) used when the internal winning combination determining unit 204 determines the internal winning combination within a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535). Extracted from. Further, a random number value (notification random number value) used when the notification game state control means 216 makes a decision regarding the notification game state is extracted from within a predetermined numerical value range (for example, 0 to 65535). In the present embodiment, the start switch 79, which is connected to the main control circuit 91 and detects the operation of the start lever 23 by the player, constitutes the start operation detecting means 202.

<Random value extraction means>
As described above, the random number extraction unit 203 extracts a necessary random number value (for example, a random number value for lottery or a random number value for notification) based on the start operation detected by the start operation detection unit 202. In the present embodiment, the sampling circuit 99 that extracts the random number generated by the random number generator 98 constitutes the random value extraction means 203. Note that the types, number, and numerical range of the random number values to be extracted are not limited to those described above, and the random number values of the required number in the game can be extracted from within the predetermined numerical range.

<Means for determining internal winning positions>
The internal winning combination determining unit 204 performs a lottery based on the random number value extracted by the random value extracting unit 203, and determines an internal winning combination from a plurality of predetermined winning combinations. That is, the combination of symbols permitted to be displayed on the activated line is determined by the determination of the internal winning combination. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 93 that executes the internal lottery process (see S14 of FIG. 11) based on the internal lottery table (see FIG. 10) constitutes the internal winning combination determination means 204.

<Stop operation detection means>
The stop operation detecting means 205 detects a stop operation by the player. When the stop operation is detected, the symbol fluctuation control unit 206 stops the variable display of the symbols by the symbol display unit described above. In the present embodiment, the stop switch board 80, which is connected to the main control circuit 91 and detects the operation of the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R by the player, constitutes the stop operation detecting means 205.

In the present embodiment, as described above, the reel stop operation that is performed first when all reels are rotating is the first stop operation, and the stop operation that is performed after the first stop operation is the second stop operation. The stop operation performed after the stop operation and the second stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation.

<Design fluctuation control means>
The symbol variation control means 206, when the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means, the symbol variation start control means for starting the variation of the symbol displayed on the symbol display means, and the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means. Then, the symbol variation stop control means for stopping the variation of the symbols displayed on the symbol display means is included. The symbol fluctuation stop control means, the timing at which the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means, and the stop control information set according to the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means 204 Based on (including), the variation of the symbols displayed on the symbol display means is controlled to stop within a predetermined number of symbols (for example, four symbols).

In the present embodiment, the reel rotation start process for starting the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the player operating the start lever 23 by controlling the driving of the stepping motor (see S20 of FIG. 11). ) Is executed, and reel stop control processing (see S21 of FIG. 11) for controlling the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the operation of the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R by the player. The main CPU 93 to be executed constitutes the symbol variation control means 206.

In the pachi-slot machine 1, basically, control is performed to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel within a specified time (190 msec or 75 msec) from when the stop button is pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reel within the specified time is referred to as the “number of sliding pieces”. When the specified period is 190 msec, the maximum number of sliding pieces is set to 4 symbols, and when the specified period is 75 msec, the maximum number of sliding pieces is set to 1 symbol. The maximum number of sliding pieces is not limited to these and can be set as appropriate.

<Winning determination means>
The winning determination means 207 determines whether or not there is a winning (established), depending on the combination of the symbols displayed on the symbol display means. That is, when the variable display of the symbols is stopped by the symbol variation control means 206, the winning (established) or non-winning (not established) of the winning combination is determined based on the combination of the symbols stopped on the activated line. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 93, which refers to the symbol combination table or the like and executes the prize search processing (see S22 of FIG. 11) based on the symbol combination displayed on the symbol display means, constitutes the prize determination means 207. ..

<Profit-making means>
When the winning determination means determines that there is a winning (established), the profit giving means 208 gives a profit according to the combination of the winning (established) symbols. That is, the profit giving means 208 gives a corresponding profit to the player according to the combination of the symbols displayed on the symbol display means. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 93 that executes the medal payout process (see S23 of FIG. 11) and the like based on the result of the prize search process constitutes the profit giving means 208. When the profit to be given is given by the control of the sub control circuit 101, the sub control circuit 101 may form a profit giving means.

Here, as the profit to be given by the profit giving means 208, the payout of medals, the same amount of game media as the game this time are automatically inserted, and the re-game operation and the re-game can be performed so that the game can be performed again. Operation of high re-probability state (replay time) that increases the winning probability of internal winning combination, operation of special gaming state (bonus) that increases the winning probability of internal winning combination related to payout of medals, appropriate stop for players By informing the operation procedure, the operation of the informing game state (assist time) in which the winning probability of the internal winning combination relating to the payout of medals becomes high can be mentioned. Note that the profit provided by the profit giving means 208 is not limited to this.

<Setting value changing means>
The set value changing means 209 operates a setting change operation (that is, operates the setting key type switch 56 and operates a set value selection switch (not shown)) to select a set value by a staff member of a game shop, and the start lever 23. Is detected), one set value is set from among a plurality of preset set values (for example, set values 1 to 6) in the pachi-slot machine 1. Here, the higher the set value, the higher the degree of advantage to the player. For example, the higher the set value, the easier it is to win a specific internal winning combination (for example, a bonus combination). Alternatively, it is easy to shift to the notification game state. In the present embodiment, various switches such as the setting key type switch 56 connected to the main control circuit 91 configure the setting value changing unit 209.

<Lock control means>
When the execution condition of the lock is satisfied, the lock control means 210 invalidates the game operation (for example, the input operation, the start operation or the stop operation) of the player for a predetermined time (stops the progress of the game). I do. Such "rock" is also called "freeze". In the present embodiment, the main CPU 93 that executes the game start lock execution process (see S18 of FIG. 11) and the game end lock execution process (see S29 of FIG. 11) constitutes the lock control means 210.

Here, for convenience, the control for stopping the progress of the game executed at the start of the game is referred to as "game start lock", and the control for stopping the progress of the game executed at the end of the game is "lock at the end of game". Call. That is, the "game start lock" means that the operation of the stop buttons 19L, 19C, and 19R is not effective for a predetermined period after the start lever 23 is operated, and the progress of the game is stopped. The "lock at the end of the game" is a control that is performed, and after the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R are operated, the BET button 22 or the start lever 23 is operated for a predetermined period. Is a control in which the progress of the game is stopped in the sense that is not effective. Of course, the trigger of the “lock” is not limited to the above, and for example, after the start lever 23 is operated and one of the stop buttons 19L, 19C, and 19R is operated, a predetermined period, Control may be performed such that the subsequent operation is not effective.

In this embodiment, as described above, when the predetermined lock execution condition is satisfied, the game start lock or the game end lock is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a random value The lottery may be performed based on the random number value extracted by the extraction means 203, and whether or not the lock is executed may be controlled. For example, when the specific small winning combination 1 or the specific small winning combination 2 is won, whether or not to execute the lock is determined by a lottery, and the result of this lottery is included to determine whether or not to shift to the notification game state. You can

The lock execution conditions are not limited to those described above, and can be set as appropriate. For example, when the notification game state is ended in this game, if it is a normal end, the game end lock for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) as described above is executed, and if it is a restriction end Alternatively, the game end lock may be executed for a specific time (for example, 10 seconds) different from the predetermined time. That is, at the end of the regulation of the information game state, the execution control of the lock different from the normal may be performed.

<External signal output control means>
When the output start condition or the output end condition of the external signal is satisfied, the external signal output control means 211 starts the output of the above-mentioned medal insertion signal, medal payout signal, security signal, special state signal and specific state signal, or Control to finish. By outputting these signals to the outside, it becomes possible to notify the state of the pachi-slot machine 1 on a display device (for example, a data display) provided outside the pachi-slot machine 1, and a plurality of gaming machines can be provided. It is possible to manage the state of the pachi-slot machine 1 in real time in a management device (for example, a hall computer) that manages the. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 93 that starts or ends the output of various signals via the external centralized terminal board 47 connected to the main control circuit 91 constitutes the external signal output control means 211.

In this embodiment, the output of the special state signal and the specific state signal is started or ended based on the execution of the game start lock or the game end lock. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, for example, when the output start condition or the output end condition of each signal is satisfied, the control of starting or ending the output of these signals may be performed independently of the execution of the lock.

Further, the type of the signal output by the external signal output control means 211 is not limited to the one described above, and can be set as appropriate. For example, when the notification game state is ended in this game, if the restriction is over, a special signal indicating that is output for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds), and the notification game state is ended by the end of the restriction. This may be notified by the above-mentioned display device or managed by the management device. Also in this case, the output of the special signal may be started based on the execution of the lock at the end of the game, or the output of the special signal may be started independently of the execution of the lock. May be.

<Game medium number counting means>
As described above, the game medium number counting means 212 counts the cumulative number of medals increased (or decreased) from the initial state when the payout combination is established and the medals are paid out. Further, the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means 212 is regulated by the notification game state regulation ending means 224, which will be described later, when the above-mentioned initial state transition condition is satisfied (that is, the continuation of the notification game state). , Is initialized (cleared to 0) when the information game state is restricted. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 93 that executes the game medium number counting process (see S25 in FIG. 11) constitutes the game medium number counting means 212.

Here, in this embodiment, in this way, when the number of game media increased from the initial state (or after the end of regulation) is counted, and the count result becomes a predetermined value (for example, “3000” or more), The notification game state restriction ending means 224 described later is configured to end the notification game state restriction. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the gambling performance of the game from becoming too high due to the possibility that the player's profit may increase extremely.

Note that such a method of restricting the number of game media is not limited to this. For example, when the counting result of the game medium number counting means 212 reaches the above-mentioned predetermined value and is in the bonus game state, a normal ending condition of the bonus game state (for example, a predetermined number of sheets) Even before the medals are paid out), the bonus game state may be forcibly ended (regulation end).

Further, the game medium number counting means 212 may count the increased number of game mediums in the above-described advantageous section. Specifically, based on the shift from the normal section (disadvantageous section) to the advantageous section, the counting of the cumulative number of medals to be increased is started, and the advantageous section is shifted to the normal section (disadvantageous section), Alternatively, the count result may be initialized (cleared to 0) based on the count result in the advantageous section reaching the above-described predetermined value. By configuring the game medium number counting means 212 in this way, it is possible to prevent the gambling performance of the game from becoming too high due to the possibility that the game in the advantageous section may continue for an extremely long time. You can

That is, in the present embodiment, the first mode of the game medium number counting means 212 that simply counts the number of game media increased from the initial state, regardless of whether it is a normal section (a disadvantageous section) or an advantageous section, or Any of the second modes of the game medium number counting means 212 which counts the increased number of game mediums in the advantageous section constituted by the bonus game state and the notification game state can be adopted.

<Information transmission means>
The information transmission means 213 transmits various information generated in the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101 as various commands. In this way, by transmitting various kinds of information from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101, the sub control circuit 101 can control the progress of the game in cooperation with the main control circuit 91, and By determining the effect contents (effect data) by the effect determining means 302 described later, and controlling the execution of the effect by the effect controlling means 303 described later, it is possible to perform an appropriate effect according to the progress of the game. It has become. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 93 that executes the communication data transmission process (see FIG. 17) constitutes the information transmission unit 213.

<RT game state control means>
As described above, the RT gaming state control means 214 performs control (shifting) to shift (update) the RT gaming state based on the establishment of the trigger for shifting each RT gaming state. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 93 that executes the RT game state update processing (see S24 in FIG. 11) constitutes the RT game state control means 214.

In the present embodiment, at the time of setting change, a low RT game state (RT0) triggered by the end of the bonus game state or the display of the descending replay or the descending symbol, a high RT gaming state triggered by the display of the rising replay. Although (RT1) and bonus internal winning (RT2) are set with the bonus winning as a transition opportunity, the RT gaming state setting and the transition opportunity are not limited to this, and can be appropriately set. For example, if the bonus is not won (RT2) and the bonus is won in the low RT gaming state (RT0), the low RT gaming state (RT0) is established until the bonus is realized (without shifting to another RT gaming state). ) Is continued and the bonus is won in the high RT gaming state (RT1), the high RT gaming state (RT1) may be continued until the bonus is established (without shifting to another RT gaming state). ..

In addition, the RT game state does not change at a predetermined number of games after the transition timing is established, and the RT game state is changed based on having played (digested) a predetermined number of games. The RT gaming state may be set.

Specifically, for example, as the internal winning combination, the push order replays 7 to 12 are further set, each of which is drawn with a predetermined probability (for example, “1122” as the lottery value) only in the high RT gaming state (RT1). Then, in the push order replay 7, the combination of the symbols of the variable replay is established by the push order correct answer (123), while the combination of the symbols of the normal replay is established by the push order incorrect answer, and the push order replay 8 is the push order correct answer. While the combination of the symbols of the variable replay is established in (132), the combination of the symbols of the normal replay is established in the incorrect pushing order, and the pushing order replay 9 is the combination of the symbols of the variable replay in the correct pushing order (213). On the other hand, a combination of symbols of the normal replay is established by the incorrect push order, and in the push order replay 10, the combination of symbols of the variable replay is established by the correct answer of the push order (231), while a normal replay of the incorrect push order is established. The combination of the symbols is established, and in the push order replay 11, the combination of the symbols of the variable replay is established with the correct push order (312), while the combination of the symbols of the normal replay is established with the incorrect push order, and the push order replay. 12, 12 is configured so that the combination of the symbols of the variable replay is established by the correct pressing order (321), while the combination of the symbols of the normal replay is established by the incorrect pressing order.

Then, based on the fact that the combination of the symbols of the variable replay is displayed on the activated line, the fixed high RT gaming state (RT3) is entered. This fixed high RT gaming state (RT3) is an advantageous RT gaming state for the player in which the winning probability of the replay combination (for example, normal replay) is set similarly to the high RT gaming state (RT1), It continues until the predetermined number of games (for example, "1000" times) is exhausted or a bonus is won, and even if a combination of rising replay symbols or a combination of descending replay symbols or descending symbols is displayed, another RT is displayed. It is configured so as not to shift to the gaming state.

According to such a configuration, at a certain time when the notification game state is scheduled to end due to the end of regulation, the notification is made by shifting from the high RT game state (RT1) to the fixed high RT game state (RT3). Even if the gaming state itself ends regulation, the high RT gaming state will continue until the predetermined number of games are exhausted or the bonus is won, so the game after the regulation ends, It is possible to play at least in a fixed RT gaming state (RT3) which is advantageous compared to the low RT gaming state (RT0).

The predetermined number of games in which the fixed high RT game state (RT3) continues may be the number of games according to the winning probability of the bonus. For example, when the winning probability of the bonus is "1/240", the reciprocal number of games, "240", may be the predetermined game number, and the game number less than the reciprocal number, "120" is predetermined. The number of games played may be the number of games played, or the number of games that exceeds the reciprocal thereof, "360", may be the number of games played.

<Special game state control means>
As described above, when the combination of bonus symbols is displayed on the activated line, the special game state control means 215 starts the bonus game state (special game state) advantageous to the player, and in the special game state, With a high probability, a small winning combination in which medals will be paid out to a player is selected, and a predetermined ending condition is satisfied (for example, medals are paid out in excess of a predetermined number "300"). , The special game state is ended, and control to shift to the low RT game state (RT0) is performed. At this time, if the transition condition of the notification game state is satisfied in the special game state, or if it is the special game state transitioned from the notification game state, the notification game state is transitioned to, and the notification game in the special game state. If the state transition condition is not satisfied, or if it is a special game state transitioned from the normal game state, the state is transferred to the normal game state. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 93 that executes the bonus game operation/end processing (see S27 of FIG. 11) constitutes the special game state control means 215.

In the present embodiment, each RT gaming state (general gaming state) described above is, in principle, a gaming state in which medals are reduced, but a high RT gaming state (RT1) and a fixed high RT gaming state (RT3). ) Is in a gaming state in which medals are increased by performing the stop operation in accordance with the procedure of the informed stop operation when it is controlled to the informing game state. Further, since the high RT gaming state (RT1) and the fixed high RT gaming state (RT3) are set to have a high probability of winning the replay combination even if the notification gaming state is not controlled, for example, Compared with the low RT gaming state (RT0), it is in a gaming state in which the reduction amount of medals is small. On the other hand, the special gaming state is a gaming state in which medals increase regardless of whether or not the procedure of the stop operation is notified.

<Information game state control means>
The information game state control means 216 controls the start, the continuation, and the end of the information game state in which the procedure of the stop operation advantageous to the player is informed. Further, the notification game state control means 216 performs various controls related to the termination of the restriction of the notification game state. In this embodiment, a game start notification game-related process (S15 of FIG. 11, see FIG. 12), a regulation end related process (S26 of FIG. 11, see FIG. 13), and a game end notification game related process (S28 of FIG. 11). , See FIG. 14), the main CPU 93 constitutes the notification game state control means 216.

<Notification game state starting means>
The information game state starting means 221 starts the information game state based on the fact that a specific start condition is satisfied (for example, in the bonus game state or the normal game state, the player has won the information game state transition lottery). That is, the notification game state starting means 221 performs not only control for simply shifting the game state to the notification game state, but also control for determining whether or not to shift to the notification game state. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 93 that performs the process of selecting the transition to the notification game state by lottery and, if won, shifts to the notification game state (see S43 and S52 in FIG. 12) constitutes the notification game state start means 221. To do.

In the present embodiment, based on the lottery state changed by the lottery state changing means 226 and the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means 204, it is determined whether or not to shift to the notification game state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, based on the set value set by the set value changing unit 209, it may be determined whether or not to shift to the notification game state. In this case, the higher the set value, the easier it may be decided to shift to the notification game state, or the higher the set value, the easier it is decided to shift to the notification game state. The winning probability of the special small winning combination 1 and the special small winning combination 2) may be increased. Furthermore, when the specific internal winning combination is won, it may be decided to shift to the notification game state without fail. That is, you may make it set the definite combination which determines that it will transfer to an information game state.

Further, when the bonus game state or the notification game state is not transitioned for a predetermined number of times (for example, “1000” times) after the bonus game state is completed or after the notification game state is completed (so-called, It may be decided to shift to the notification game state (by activating the ceiling function). In this case, the predetermined number of games may be changed according to the lottery state changed by the lottery state changing means 226. For example, in the first lottery state (as an example, in the low mode), the predetermined number of games is easily determined to be “500” or “1000” rather than “100” or “200”, and the second lottery is performed. If the state (as an example, the high mode), "100" or "200" may be more easily determined as the predetermined number of games than "500" or "1000".

<Notification game state interruption means>
The information game state interruption means 222 is a bonus when the information game state is started by the information game state starting means 221 and when the special game state control means 215 shifts to the special game state, that is, in the information game state. If the winning combination is achieved and the combination of bonus symbols is established and the game state shifts to the bonus game state, the information game state being executed is interrupted, and the information game state is restarted based on the end of the bonus game state. .. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 93 that executes the processing (see S82 and S85 in FIG. 14) related to the interruption/resumption of the information game state constitutes the information game state interruption means 222.

In the present embodiment, the push order small winning combinations 1 to 6 are not won in the bonus game state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the push order small winning combinations 1 to 6 are won in the bonus game state. May be. In this case, in the bonus game state transitioned from the notification game state, the procedure of the stop operation advantageous to the player who is in the correct push order during the bonus game state is informed, and the bonus game state transitioned from the normal game state is performed. In that case, it is possible not to notify the procedure of the stop operation that is advantageous for the player who is in the correct pressing order during the bonus game state. That is, when the information game state is executed over the bonus game state, the information game state interruption means 222 may not be provided.

<Notification game state normal ending means>
The information game state normal ending means 223 ends the information game state when the normal condition for ending the information game state is satisfied. In the present embodiment, as an example of the normal end condition, that the game has been played for the number of times of continuation of the information game state set at the time of transition (or addition) of the information game state (that is, in the information game state). Based on the fact that the number of continuations has become 0), the notification game state is ended. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 93 that executes the processing for ending the notification game state (see S49 in FIG. 12) based on the satisfaction of the normal end condition for the notification game state is set by the notification game state normal end means 223. Constitute.

The normal termination condition of the information game state is not limited to this, and can be set appropriately. For example, in the notification game state, when the push order small wins 1 to 6 are won, the number of times of notification of the procedure of the stop operation advantageous to the player having the correct push order (the number of times of notification) is transferred to the notification game state. It is also possible to set the time (or at the time of addition), and the notification game state may be terminated based on the notification of the number of times of notification, and when the push order replays 1 to 6 are won, The number of times of notification of the stop operation procedure that is advantageous to the player who is the correct answer to the push order (number of times of notification) is set at the time of transition of the notification game state (or at the time of addition), and the number of times of notification is notified. Based on the fact, the notification game state may be ended. Further, similar to the regulation end condition, the difference number of medals in the notification game state (for example, "200") is set at the time of transition to the notification game state (or at the time of addition), and the payout of medals corresponding to the difference number is set. The notification game state may be ended based on the fact that the above is performed.

<Informing game state regulation ending means>
The information game state regulation ending means 224 ends the information game state when the regulation termination condition of the information game state is satisfied. In the present embodiment, as an example of the regulation end condition, the notification game state is ended on the basis that the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means 212 reaches a predetermined value (for example, “3000” or more). It is like this. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 93, which executes the process of ending the notification game state (see S69 of FIG. 13) based on the satisfaction of the restriction termination condition of the notification game state, constitutes the notification game state regulation ending means 224. To do.

In the present embodiment, the notification game state restriction ending means 224 ends the notification game state restriction even during the interruption of the notification game state (that is, during the bonus game state). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and during the interruption of the information game state, the restriction of the information game state may not be ended, or when the information game state is restarted (for example, S82 of FIG. 14), It may be determined whether or not the regulation end condition is satisfied, and when it is determined that the regulation end condition is satisfied, the regulation end of the notification game state may be performed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the information game state normal ending means 223 that ends the information game state when the normal end condition is satisfied, and the information game state regulation end that ends the information game state when the regulation end condition is satisfied. Although the means 224 is provided, only the notification game state regulation ending means 224 may be provided.

Specifically, whether or not the notification game state regulation ending means 224 ends the notification game state each time the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means 212 reaches a specific value (eg, "500"). If it is decided by lottery to end the information game state, the same process at the time of ending the regulation (for example, S62, S63, S66, S68 and S69 in FIG. 13) is executed, The information game state is ended. Also, when the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means 212 becomes a predetermined value (for example, "3000") that is a multiple of a specific value (for example, "500"), the notification game state is always set. Decide to end.

In this case, the informative game state regulation ending means 224 may determine whether or not to end the informative game state by using the informative game state end lottery table (not shown). In this information game state end lottery table, for example, when the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means 212 is "500" or more, it is determined that the information game state is ended with a probability of 16384/65536. Then, with the probability of 49512/65536, it is determined not to end (continue) the notification game state. Further, for example, when the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means 212 becomes "1000" or more, it is determined with a probability of 16384/65536 to end the notification game state, and a probability of 49512/65536. In, it is determined not to end (continue) the information game state.

Further, for example, when the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means 212 becomes "1500" or more, it is determined with a probability of 32768/65536 to end the notification game state, and a probability of 32768/32768. In, it is determined not to end (continue) the information game state. Further, for example, when the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means 212 becomes “2000” or more, it is determined that the notification game state is ended with the probability of 32768/65536, and the probability of 32768/65536. In, it is determined not to end (continue) the information game state. Further, for example, when the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means 212 becomes "2500" or more, it is determined with a probability of 49512/65536 to end the notification game state, with a probability of 16384/. It is decided not to end (to continue) the information game state.

Then, for example, when the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means 212 becomes "3000" or more, it is determined to end the notification game state with a probability of 65536/65536. The lottery value, the specific value, and the predetermined value are not limited to these values and can be set as appropriate.

Further, the game medium number counting means 212 may further have a function as a game number counting means (for example, game number counting means 212) for counting the number of games in the advantageous section. In this case, for example, the number of games played in the advantageous section “250” may be set as the specific value, and “1500” may be set as the predetermined value. That is, the notification game state regulation ending means 224 determines by lottery whether or not to end the notification game state each time the number of games in the advantageous section becomes "250", and the number of games in the advantageous section is "250". When it becomes a multiple of "1500", it may be decided to end the notification game state without fail. In particular, in the pachi-slot machine 1, when the theoretical value of the increased number of medals per game in the advantageous section is set to two, it is determined whether to end the notification game state depending on the number of games in the advantageous section. Even if it is done, the notification game state regulation ending means 224 will operate similarly to the case of determining whether or not to end the notification game state based on the number of game media counted.

However, based on the fact that the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means 212 has reached a predetermined value (for example, "3000" or more), the notification game state is always ended and the predetermined value is reached. The end lottery of the notification game state up to may be performed every time the number of games in the advantageous section reaches a specific value (for example, “250”).

<Notification game state continuation means>
The information game state continuation means 225 has a predetermined continuation condition (addition) before the information game state is started by the information game state start means 221 and the normal end condition of the information game state is established by the information game state normal end means 223. Based on the condition) being established, the notification game state is continued (added). In the present embodiment, as an example of the predetermined continuation condition, winning the additional lottery in the notification game state (that is, it is determined that the number of continuations in the information game state is increased by the additional lottery, and the number of continuations according to the determination result). Is added), it is determined to continue the notification game state. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 93 that executes the process of continuing the notification game state (see S42 and S46 of FIG. 12) based on the satisfaction of the predetermined continuation condition of the notification game state, the notification game state continuation unit 225. Make up.

The predetermined continuation condition of the information game state is not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate. For example, in the information game state, a predetermined addition is always made based on the fact that a specific internal winning combination (for example, bonus, special small winning combination 1 or special small winning combination 2) has been won (for example, " 30" is added) may be determined.

Also, the mode of continuing the notification game state is not limited to the mode of adding the number of continuations. For example, when managing the information game state with the number of continuations "100" (initial value) as one set, the information game state continuation means 225 may determine how many sets of this set should be added. ..

Further, in this case, a lottery indicating whether or not to start the information game state (that is, a lottery for shifting to the information game state by the information game state starting means 221) and a lottery indicating whether or not to continue the information game state (that is, The notification game state continuation means 225 may be executed as a common lottery (first lottery/addition common lottery). Further, in this case, one or a plurality of elements of the lottery state changed by the lottery state changing means 226, the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means 204, and the setting value set by the setting value changing means 209. Based on the above, the first win/addition common lottery may be executed.

In this case, the probability of winning the first hit/addition common lottery in the normal game state (including the bonus game state shifted from the normal game state) and the notification game state (including the bonus game state shifted from the notification game state) In, the probability of winning the first win/addition common lottery may be different. Specifically, the normal game state (including the bonus game state transitioned from the normal game state) is more successful than the notification game state (including the bonus game state transitioned from the notification game state) in the first hit/addition common lottery By increasing the probability of doing, for example, even when the notification game state is ended by the notification game state regulation ending means 224, it is possible to give an expectation of transition to the notification game state after that, and You can prevent it from deteriorating your interest. On the other hand, the probability of winning the initial winning/additional common lottery in the informative game state (including the bonus game state shifted from the informative game state) is higher than that in the normal game state (including the bonus game state shifted from the normal game state). By increasing the value, for example, when the information game state is once entered, an expectation of continuing the information game state can be given, and the interest of the game can be improved.

<Means for changing lottery status>
The lottery state change means 226 determines that the lottery related to the notification game state is based on that a predetermined variation condition of the lottery state is satisfied (for example, in the normal game state or the notification game state, winning the transition lottery of the lottery state). The lottery state that determines the degree of advantage is changed. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 93 that executes the process of changing the lottery state (see S50 and S51 of FIG. 12) based on the satisfaction of the predetermined change condition of the lottery state constitutes the lottery state changing means 226. ..

Further, as described above, the lottery state changing means 226 determines the lottery state based on the fact that the set value is changed by the set value changing means 209 and the informative game state is ended by the informative game state regulation ending means 224. To initialize. In addition, the lottery state changing means 226 sets the lottery state again (by lottery) based on the notification game state normal ending means 223 ending the information game state. In this case, the lottery state may be initialized in the same manner as described above. Further, the lottery state changing means 226 may set the lottery state again (by lottery) based on the fact that the special game state is ended by the special game state control means 215. Further, in this case, the lottery state may be initialized as in the case described above.

In the present embodiment, each “mode” is described as an example of the lottery state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is possible to set a plurality of "game states" having different degrees of advantage in the lottery regarding the information game state. Specifically, the first normal game state in which the degree of advantage of the lottery regarding the informative game state is low, and the second normal game state in which the degree of advantage of the lottery regarding the informative game state is high are set, and the informative game state is set. You may make it set the 1st notification game state with a low degree of advantage of the lottery regarding, and the 2nd notification game state with a high degree of advantage of the lottery regarding the notification game state.

<Measures for compensation at the end of regulation>
The regulation end compensation means 227 should be originally obtained in order to prevent the interest of the player from being lowered when the notification game state is regulated by the notification game state regulation termination means 224. It is possible to supplement the profits that replace the profits. Hereinafter, the first to fourth aspects will be described as an example of the regulation end compensation means 227.

(First Mode of Compensation Means at End of Regulation)
The first mode of the regulation end compensation means 227 is to store the remaining number if the number of continuation of the information game state is a residual number when the information game state is regulated by the information game state regulation ending means 224. (Stock) In advance, when the information game state is started again by the information game state starting means 221, the stored remaining number is added (added) to the initial value of the number of continuation of the information game state (that is, By adding the remaining number of times of continuation when the information game state is regulated, in the next information game state), the compensation at the time of regulation termination is performed.

In the present embodiment, the notification game state continuation unit 225 may increase the number of times the information game state is continued. Therefore, when the number of times the information game state is continued has a remaining number when the information game state is restricted. There is. In this case, in principle, the number of times the information game state is continued is initialized (cleared to 0) (see S69 in FIG. 13), and the remaining number becomes useless. Therefore, in the first mode of the regulation end compensation means 227, this remaining number can be carried over to the next notification game state.

Specifically, in step S69 of the regulation end related processing shown in FIG. 13, it is determined whether or not the number of continuation of the notification game state has a remaining number, and when it is determined that there is a remaining number, the remaining number Store the number of continuations of. Then, in step S87 of the game completion notification game-related processing shown in FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not there is a stored continuation number, and when it is determined that there is a stored continuation number, the stored portion is continued. Add the number of times to the initial value. The main CPU 93 capable of executing such processing constitutes the regulation end compensation means 227 according to the first aspect.

In addition, when the information game state is regulated, not only it is determined whether or not the number of continuation of the information game state has a remaining number, but other determinations are made to determine the remaining number of the number of continuation of the information game state. It may be possible to determine whether to store the number. That is, other conditions may be set in which the remaining number of the number of continuation of the notification game state is stored.

As another condition in which the remaining number of the number of continuation of the information game state is stored, for example, when the information game state is restricted, the remaining number of the number of continuation of the information game state is a predetermined number (for example, “100”). ) If it is more than the above, the remaining number may be stored, and if it is less than the predetermined number, the remaining number may not be stored. Further, for example, in the remaining number of continuation times of the information game state, the remaining number may be stored with a predetermined number (for example, “100”) as one unit. Specifically, if the remaining number of continuation times is "120", one unit "100" is stored, and if the remaining number of continuation times is "240", two units "200" are stored. May be stored.

Further, for example, immediately before the notification game state is restricted (for example, when the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting unit 212 is “2900” or more), the notification game state continuation unit 225 informs the game state. When the notification game state has been restricted without the added number of continuations being used and the added number of continuations being used, the added number of continuations of the information game state may be stored.

(Second Mode of Compensation Means at End of Regulation)
The second mode of the regulation end compensation means 227 is counted in the bonus game state in the advantageous section by the game medium number counting means 212 when the notification game state regulation ending means 224 finishes regulating the notification game state. According to the breakdown of the number of game media and the number of game media counted in the informative game state in the advantageous zone, by changing the lottery state in the normal game state after the regulation ends, compensation at the end of regulation is to be performed Is.

In the present embodiment, when the notification game state is regulated, in principle, the lottery state is initialized (shifts to the "low mode") (see S63 in FIG. 13), so the regular game state after the regulation is terminated. In, the expectation of the transition to the notification game state becomes low. Therefore, in the second mode of the regulation end compensation means 227, the lottery state after the regulation is finished is obtained in the payout state of medals until the regulation is finished (that is, the medal obtained in the bonus game state and the notification game state). It is possible to change it according to the breakdown of the medals).

Specifically, the game medium number counting means 212 can individually count the number of game media counted in the bonus game state in the advantageous section and the number of game medium counted in the informative game state in the advantageous section. In step S69 (or step S62) of the regulation end related processing shown in FIG. 13, the number of game media counted in the bonus game state in the advantageous section is more than the number of game media counted in the informative game state in the advantageous section. Is more (that is, more medals have been acquired in the bonus game state). Then, if it is determined that more medals have been won in the bonus game state, "high mode" is set as the lottery state, and if it is determined that the number of medals obtained in the bonus game state is less, the lottery state is set. Set "Low mode". The main CPU 93 capable of executing such processing constitutes the regulation end compensation means 227 according to the second aspect.

In the second mode of the regulation end compensation means 227, the lottery state after the regulation may be determined by using a lottery state lottery table (not shown). In this lottery state lottery table, for example, when the number of medals acquired in the bonus game state is less than 1000, the “high mode” is set with a probability of 16384/65536, and when the number of medals is 1000 or more and less than 2000, 32768/ The "high mode" is set with a probability of 65536, and the "high mode" is set with a probability of 49512/65536 when the number of sheets is 2000 or more. That is, the lottery state after the end of the regulation may be determined based on the range of the number of medals acquired in the bonus game state and the lottery value.

Here, in the present embodiment, for example, when the higher the set value set by the set value changing means 209 is, the higher the probability of winning the bonus is set, the more the number of medals acquired in the bonus game state is. Therefore, if the lottery state after the regulation ends is set to the “high mode”, it is possible to suggest that the set value may be high. Further, for example, when the higher the setting value set by the setting value changing means 209 is, the higher the probability of winning the transitional lottery to the notification game state or the continuous lottery in the notification game state is set, the notification game state is set. Since the number of medals acquired becomes larger, it is possible to suggest that the set value may be high even if the lottery state after the regulation is finished is set to the “low mode”.

(Third Mode of Compensation Means at End of Regulation)
The third aspect of the regulation end compensation means 227 is a lottery in the normal gaming state after the regulation is ended according to the number of games in the advantageous zone when the notification gaming state is regulated by the notification gaming state regulation ending means 224. By changing the state, it is intended to compensate for the end of regulation.

In the present embodiment, when the notification game state is regulated, in principle, the lottery state is initialized (shifts to the "low mode") (see S63 in FIG. 13), so the regular game state after the regulation is terminated. In, the expectation of the transition to the notification game state becomes low. In addition, because of this, the information game state is extended without the player performing a stop operation in accordance with the intentionally notified stop operation procedure, and the information game state regulation ending means 224 is not normally exerted. There will be cases. Therefore, in the third mode of the regulation end compensation means 227, it is possible to change the lottery state after the regulation is ended according to the number of games until the regulation is ended in the advantageous section.

Specifically, in step S69 of the regulation end related process shown in FIG. 13, it is determined whether or not the number of games played before the regulation ends in the advantageous section is less than a predetermined number (for example, “1000”). When it is determined that the number of times is less than the predetermined number of times, the "high mode" is set as the lottery state, and when it is determined that the number of times is the predetermined number of times or more, the "low mode" is set as the lottery state. The main CPU 93 capable of executing such processing constitutes the regulation end compensation means 227 according to the third aspect.

In the third mode of the regulation end compensation means 227, a lottery state lottery table (not shown) may be used to determine the lottery state after the regulation ends. In this lottery state lottery table, for example, when the number of games until the restriction ends in the advantageous section is 1500 times or more, the "high mode" is set with a probability of 16384/65536, and 1000 times or more and less than 1500 times , The high mode is set with a probability of 32768/65536, and the high mode is set with a probability of 49512/65536 when the number of times is less than 1000 times. That is, the lottery state after the restriction may be determined based on the range of the number of games and the lottery value until the restriction ends in the advantageous section.

Here, in the present embodiment, for example, the theoretical value (expected value) of the increased number of medals per game in the bonus game state is set to 13, and the theoretical number of increased medals per game in the notification game state is set. When the value (expected value) is set to two, the number of games until the restriction ends in the advantageous section is smaller when the number of medals is increased depending on the bonus game state. Therefore, even if the number of continuation of the information game state is sufficient, the game state is continuously changed to the bonus game state (bonus is continuously operated) It is possible to prevent the interest from decreasing. Further, when the higher the set value set by the set value changing means 209 is, the higher the probability of winning the bonus is set, the number of games until the restriction ends in the advantageous section decreases, so the restriction ends. If the subsequent lottery state is set to the “high mode”, it is possible to suggest that the set value may be high.

(Fourth Mode of Compensation Means at End of Regulation)
The fourth mode of the regulation end compensation means 227 is that a specific lottery condition is satisfied in the advantageous section (as an example, a specific internal winning combination (eg, bonus, special small combination 1 or special small combination 2) is won. The number of points is lottered based on what is done), the number of points is accumulated and stored according to the lottery result, and the point that is stored when the information game state regulation ending means 224 ends the information game state regulation According to the number, by varying the lottery state in the normal gaming state after the regulation ends, compensation at the time of the regulation termination is performed.

In the present embodiment, when the notification game state is regulated, in principle, the lottery state is initialized (shifts to the "low mode") (see S63 in FIG. 13), so the regular game state after the regulation is terminated. In, the expectation of the transition to the notification game state becomes low. Therefore, in the fourth mode of the regulation end compensation means 227, the number of points in the advantageous section is selected by lottery, the number of points is accumulated and stored according to the result of the lottery, and the lottery state after the end of regulation is stored. It can be changed according to the number of points.

Specifically, in step S42 and step S46 of the game start notification game-related processing shown in FIG. 12, when the specific internal winning combination is won, the number of points is selected by lot, and the number of points is determined according to the result of the selection. Are accumulated and stored. Further, in step S69 of the regulation end related processing shown in FIG. 13, it is determined whether or not the number of points stored is equal to or larger than a predetermined number (for example, “10” points). When it is determined that the number is equal to or more than the predetermined number, the "high mode" is set as the lottery state, and when it is determined that the number is less than the predetermined number, the "low mode" is set as the lottery state. The main CPU 93 capable of executing such processing constitutes the regulation end compensation means 227 according to the fourth aspect.

In the fourth mode of the regulation end compensation means 227, the number of points to be awarded may be determined using a point number lottery table (not shown). In this point number lottery table, for example, when a specific internal winning combination is won, the number of points “0” is determined with a probability of 16384/65536, and the number of points “1” is determined with a probability of 16384/65536. The number of points “2” is determined with a probability of 16384/65536, and the number of points “2” is determined with a probability of 16384/65536. However, the number of points of "1" or more may be surely determined in this point number lottery table.

Further, in the fourth mode of the regulation end compensation means 227, the lottery state after the regulation may be determined by using a lottery state lottery table (not shown). In this lottery state lottery table, for example, when the number of stored points is less than 5 points, the "high mode" is set with a probability of 16384/65536, and when the number of stored points is 5 points or more and less than 10 points, 32768/65536. The "high mode" is set with the probability of and the "high mode" is set with the probability of 49512/65536 in the case of 10 points or more. That is, the lottery state after the regulation may be determined based on the range of the number of points stored in the advantageous section and the lottery value.

Further, the specific continuation condition for which the number of points is drawn is not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate. For example, in the notification game state, when any one of the push order small winning combinations 1 to 6 is won, the player does not notify the procedure of the stop operation that is the push order correct answer with a predetermined probability, and the player stops the push order correct answer. When the stop operation is performed in the operation procedure, the number of points of “1” or more may be determined.

<Adjustment means before the end of regulations>
The pre-regulation end adjusting means 228 prevents the player's interest from decreasing when the notification game state restriction ending means 224 is scheduled to end the restriction of the notification game state, or In order to allow the player to select to some extent when the restriction ends, the adjustment is possible before the restriction ends. Hereinafter, the first aspect and the second aspect will be described as an example of the regulation end adjusting means 228.

(First Mode of Pre-Regulation Adjustment Means)
The first mode of the regulation end adjustment means 228 is the insertion operation from a predetermined time before the regulation end when the notification game state regulation termination means 224 is scheduled to end the regulation of the notification game state. By changing the number of inserted coins detected by the detecting means 201, the contents of the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means 204 and the contents of the profit given by the profit giving means 208 are changed, and the regulation ends. It is to make adjustments before the end of regulations so that the timing is more advantageous to the player.

In the present embodiment, when three medals are inserted in the normal gaming state, the start operation detecting means 202 can detect the start operation, and when the start operation is performed, the internal winning combination determining means 204 causes the internal winning combination determining means 204 to operate as shown in FIG. The internal winning combination is determined using the internal lottery table shown in. That is, as long as it is in the normal gaming state, the winning probability of each small combination and bonus combination except the replay combination is constant regardless of whether it is the normal gaming state or the notification gaming state.

Therefore, for example, immediately before the notification gaming state is restricted, if the bonus winning combination is achieved and the bonus gaming state can be entered, the bonus gaming state is irrespective of whether or not the procedure of the stop operation is notified. Since the number of medals is increased, even if the regulation is ended in the bonus game state, it is possible to end the advantageous section by receiving the payout of medals that greatly exceed the predetermined value (for example, "3000"). If the player cannot win the winning combination and cannot shift to the bonus game state, it is not possible to end the advantageous section by receiving the payout of medals that greatly exceed a predetermined value (for example, "3000").

Therefore, in the first mode of the regulation end adjusting means 228, not only three medals but also two medals can be inserted in the normal game state, and when two medals are inserted in the notification game state, It is difficult to receive the profit from the informal game state, but it is possible to expect to win the bonus role, and it is possible to win the bonus role and move to the bonus game state immediately before the restriction of the informative game state ends. It is possible to increase.

Specifically, when two medals are inserted in the normal game state and when one of the pushing order small winning combinations 1 to 6 is won, the pushing order correct answer 1 is different from the one shown in FIG. Even if the stop operation is performed in either of the pressing order correct answer 2, two medals (or one medal even if one normal medal combination or a special small winning combination is established) Internal wins are determined so that (good) is paid out. That is, the medals are prevented from increasing even when the stop operation is performed with the correct answer in the pushing order. On the other hand, when the regular small winning combination, the special small winning combination 1 or the special small winning combination 2 is won, the internal winning combination is determined so that the medals shown in FIG. 10 are paid out. That is, even if two medals are thrown in the notification game state, the number of medals may increase so as to prevent the notification game state from being prolonged unnecessarily.

The winning probability (lottery value) of each replay combination when two medals are thrown in the normal gaming state is the winning probability as shown in FIG. 10, but is not more than the winning probability shown in FIG. The winning probability may be set. In addition, the winning probability (lottery value) of each small combination when two medals are inserted in the normal gaming state is the winning probability as shown in FIG. 10, but any winning probability or less shown in FIG. The winning probability may be set. In particular, for the normal small winning combination, the special small winning 1 and the special small winning 2, if the winning probability is lower than the winning probability shown in FIG. 10, two medals are intentionally thrown in the normal gaming state, It is possible to suppress the action of the player who is going to receive the payout or receives the lottery for shifting to the notification game state.

Further, the winning probability (lottery value) of the bonus combination when two medals are inserted in the normal gaming state is a winning probability lower than the winning probability shown in FIG. For example, the individual bonus lottery value of the winning number 20 is set to “128”. As a result, when two medals are thrown in the notification game state, it is possible to expect to win the bonus combination, and intentionally throw two medals in the normal game state to win the bonus. It is possible to suppress the action of the player who tries to make it. In this way, the internal winning combination (internal lottery table) is configured, and the main CPU 93 capable of executing such processing constitutes the pre-regulation end adjusting means 228 according to the first aspect.

In the first aspect of the regulation end adjustment means 228, the adjustment of the notification game state before the regulation end by the notification game state regulation termination means 224 has been described, but the invention is not limited to this, and the notification game state normal termination means. Similar adjustment can be made before the normal end of the notification game state by 223.

(Second Mode of Pre-Regulation Adjustment Means)
The second mode of the pre-regulation end adjusting means 228 is a stop operation from a predetermined time before the end of regulation when the information gaming state regulation ending means 224 is scheduled to end regulation of the information gaming state. When the internal winning combination (for example, push order small winning combinations 1 to 6) in which the profit given by the procedure of (1) is won is a specific stop different from the predetermined stop operation procedure (for example, push order correct answer 1) By performing the stop operation in the procedure of the operation (for example, the correct answer in the pushing order 2), the content of the profit given by the profit giving means 208 is changed, and the timing at which the regulation is ended becomes more advantageous to the player. It is about making adjustments before the regulation ends.

In the present embodiment, in the notification game state, when any one of the pushing order small winning combinations 1 to 6 is won, as a general rule, the procedure of the stopping operation that is the pushing order correct answer 1 is notified, and the notified stopping operation procedure is performed. By performing the stop operation in accordance with the above, the number of medals to be paid out (9), which is larger than the number of inserted medals (3), is paid out. In addition, in the present embodiment, when one of the push order small winning combinations 1 to 6 is won, unlike the push order correct answer 1, the stop operation is performed at the push order correct answer 2, which is the reverse order of the push order correct answer 1. Thus, the number of medals to be paid out (three, but may be less than three unless the descending symbol is displayed) is equal to or less than the number of inserted medals (three). That is, it is possible to adjust the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means 212 without increasing the number of game media so that the notification game state is not terminated.

Therefore, for example, immediately before the notification game state is restricted, while performing the stop operation so as not to end the restriction of the notification game state, if it is possible to win the bonus combination and shift to the bonus game state, Since the bonus game state is a state in which the number of medals increases regardless of whether or not the procedure of the stop operation is notified, even if the regulation is ended in the bonus game state, the number of medals that greatly exceed the predetermined value (for example, "3000") The advantageous section can be ended upon receipt of the payout.

Further, in the present embodiment, during the bonus game state transitioned from the notification game state, a lottery as to whether or not to newly start the notification game state is not performed (or it is determined whether or not to start the notification game state). The probability of being played is low), and during the bonus game state that has transitioned from the normal game state, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to newly start the notification game state (or it is determined whether or not to start the notification game state). The probability will be higher). However, even if the bonus game state is a transition from the notification game state, if the (in-progress) notification game state is restricted during this bonus game state, in the bonus game state after the restriction ends, The same lottery as in the bonus game state, which is the transition from the normal game state, will be performed.

In the second mode of the regulation end adjusting means 228, in place of or in addition to the lottery as described above, when the bonus game state transitioned from the informing game state ends and in the bonus game state transitioning from the informing game state. Then, when the bonus game state when the information game state (suspended) has been restricted during this bonus game state, when the bonus game state ends, by performing a lottery (decision) regarding the information game state, Immediately before the regulation ends, winning a bonus combination and shifting to the bonus game state, and adjusting so that the notification game state is terminated during the bonus game state, the possibility of receiving a more advantageous lottery It is possible to raise it.

In addition, the lottery (decision) regarding the notification game state in the second mode of the regulation end adjusting means 228 directly determines whether or not the notification game state is newly started when the bonus game state ends. It may be a lottery for determining, or a lottery for changing the lottery state by the lottery state changing means 226. In the present embodiment, in principle, when the informing game state is restricted, the lottery state is initialized (shifted to the “low mode”) (see S63 in FIG. 13), so that the bonus game state is ended. At times, if the lottery state may fluctuate (shift to the "high mode"), it is possible to give an expectation of shifting to the notification game state in the subsequent game.

Specifically, when it is determined that the information game state is not being interrupted in step S81 of the game completion information game-related processing shown in FIG. 14, the above-described lottery (decision) regarding the information game state is executed. Then, for example, the lottery (decision) regarding the informative game is a lottery for directly determining whether or not to newly start the informative game state, and it is decided to newly start the informative game state as a lottery result. In that case, the processes of steps S87 and S88 are executed. Further, for example, when the lottery (decision) related to the information game is a lottery for changing the lottery state by the lottery state changing means 226, the mode is switched to the high mode with a predetermined probability (for example, the probability of 16384/65536). If it is determined whether or not to shift to the high mode, the lottery state in the normal game state after the bonus game state is set to the high mode. The main CPU 93 capable of executing such processing constitutes the pre-regulation end adjustment means 228 according to the second aspect.

In the second aspect of the regulation end adjustment means 228, the adjustment before the regulation end of the notification game state by the notification game state regulation termination means 224 is described, but the invention is not limited to this, and the notification game state normal termination means. The same adjustment can be made before the normal end of the notification game state by 223.

<Regulation end selection means>
The restriction end selection unit 229 enables the player to end the restriction of the notification game state at an arbitrary timing even before the notification game state is ended by the notification game state restriction end unit 224. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 93 that executes the process (see FIG. 13) for ending the restriction of the notification game state based on the above-described restriction end selection operation constitutes the restriction end selection unit 229.

Specifically, the regulation end selection means 229 initializes (clears to 0) the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means 212 based on the regulation end selection operation being performed as described above. ), the lottery state is initialized, and the notification game state is ended. Here, when these processes are performed by the regulation end selection operation, it is considered that there is no merit for the player. However, for example, if a player who can only play a game for a short time is given a large number of continuation of the notification game state, stopping the game as it is will cause a feeling of loss, and will also cause a new feeling. If such a player continues to play the game, the game store side suffers a disadvantage. Further, for example, when a player who can play a game for a long time tries to play a game and the game medium number counting means 212 has already counted a considerable number of game media, the player slowly plays the game. You may not be able to enjoy it. The regulation end selection means 229 can correct these points.

When the notification game state is regulated by the regulation end selection means 229, the same process as when the setting is changed is performed to change the lottery state with a predetermined probability (shift to the high mode). When the information game state is normally ended by the information game state normal end 223, the lottery state may be changed (shifted to the high mode) with a specific probability different from the predetermined probability. In this case, if the notification game state is ended by the regulation end, the normal game state after the end may be advantageous, and if the notification game state is ended by the normal end, the normal state after the end Since the game state may be advantageous in some cases, it is possible to change the state after the notification game state is finished by an arbitrary operation by the player.

<Regulation end stage control means>
The regulation end stage control means 230 makes it possible to set the number of game media in which the information game state regulation termination means 224 ends the regulation of the information game state in stages. That is, it is intended to set the predetermined value in the game medium number counting means 212 stepwise.

In the present embodiment, the number of game media for which the notification game state is regulated ends is a predetermined fixed number (“3000”), but in this case, the notification game state by the notification game state regulation ending means 224. The end of regulations will become monotonous. Therefore, the regulation end stage control means 230 can change this stepwise.

Specifically, when the above-mentioned initial state transition condition is satisfied, "500" is set as the initial value of the predetermined value in the game medium number counting means 212, and in step S62 of the regulation end related processing shown in FIG. Every time the number of counting game media is cleared, the predetermined value to be set is incremented by "500", and "3000" is set as the upper limit. That is, the control is performed so that the predetermined value in the game medium number counting means 212 is set stepwise in the order of “500”→“1000”→“1500”→“2000”→“2500”→“3000”. The main CPU 93 capable of executing such processing constitutes the regulation end stage control means 230.

Further, according to the regulation end stage control means 230, when the information game state is regulated for the first time after the player starts the game, if the regulation is finished by "500", the pachi-slot machine. It can be suggested that there is a high possibility that the setting change has been made in No. 1. Further, if the regulation is ended for other than “500” sheets, it can be suggested that there is a high possibility that the setting is not changed in the pachi-slot machine 1.

Note that the regulation end stage control means 230 may also determine the predetermined value in the game medium number counting means 212 by lottery when the above-mentioned initial state transition condition is satisfied or when the notification game state is regulated. Good.

<Notification control means>
The notification control unit 301 determines information (for example, effect data) for executing notification based on the information included in the command transmitted by the information transmission unit 213, and notifies the notification according to the determined information. Control to execute. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 102 that executes processing for causing the notification means to execute notification of the procedure of the stop operation (see S404 in FIG. 22) in accordance with the instruction information and the like transmitted by the information transmission means 213 is the notification control. It constitutes the means 301.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the procedure of the stop operation is notified based on that the effect state command transmitted by the information transmitting unit 213 includes the instruction information and the like. That is, the main control circuit 91 performs control related to notification of the procedure of the stop operation (control to determine whether to notify the procedure of the stop operation and to determine the content of the notification when notifying). However, it is not limited to this. For example, the notification control unit 301 corresponds to the information indicating the game state and the information indicating the type of the internal winning combination included in the effect state command (or start command) transmitted by the information transmitting unit 213. You may make it determine the notification content. That is, the sub-control circuit 101 (sub-CPU 102) may control the notification of the procedure of the stop operation.

<Direction determination means>
The effect determination unit 302 includes the extracted effect random number value (sub-random number value) and information included in the command transmitted by the information transmission unit 213 (for example, gaming state, lottery state, internal winning combination, and various lottery results). Based on the information), the effect contents (for example, effect data) are determined. In the present embodiment, when the command transmitted by the information transmitting unit 213 is received, the sub CPU 102 that executes the process of determining the effect content (see S405 and S406 in FIG. 22) constitutes the effect determining unit 302. .. When the effect means is controlled by the main control circuit 91 (main CPU 93) (for example, when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are used as the effect means), the main control circuit 91 (main CPU 93) causes the effect determination means 302. May be configured.

<Production control means>
The effect control means 303 controls the effect means to execute the effect according to the effect content determined by the effect determination means 302. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 102 that executes the process of causing the effect means to execute the effect (see S361, S362, and FIG. 21 in FIG. 18) in accordance with the determined effect content constitutes the effect control means 301. When the effect means is controlled by the main control circuit 91 (main CPU 93) (for example, when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are used as the effect means), the main control circuit 91 (main CPU 93) causes the effect control means 303. May be configured.

<Service providing means>
The service providing unit 304 makes the player's request when there is a service providing request (for example, a guide menu display request) by an operation of the player (for example, an operation on a selection button 331 and an enter button 332 described later). It is possible to provide various services. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 102 that executes the guide menu control process (see S395 in FIG. 21) constitutes the service providing unit 304. Hereinafter, as an example of the service provided by the service providing unit 304, the first to third modes will be described.

(First Mode of Service Provided by Service Providing Means)
The first aspect of the service provided by the service providing unit 304 is that the player sets the "regulated number initialization setting" as one of the items of the setting operation for the player. It is possible to perform the regulation end selection operation. FIG. 24 shows an example of the display screen in the first aspect of the service provided by the service providing unit 304.

As shown in FIG. 24 (also in FIGS. 25 and 26 described later), at least a part of the liquid crystal display device 11 is configured to function as a touch panel, and the player starts the display of the guide menu. Alternatively, a selection button 331 for selecting an item in the guide menu and an enter button 332 for confirming the setting operation for the item selected by the player are provided. The selection button 331 and the enter button 332 may be provided on the front side of the front door 2b, like other operating means (for example, the BET button 22 and the start lever 23). In this case, each switch that detects the operation of the select button 331 and the enter button 332 may be connected to the sub control circuit 101 or the main control circuit 91.

As shown in FIG. 24, in the first mode of the service provided by the service providing means 304, when the guide menu “regulated number initialization setting” is selected by the selection button 331 and the decision button 332, the regulation end selection operation is performed. And the operation of the pachi-slot machine 1 when the regulation end selection operation is performed. That is, information regarding the regulation end selection operation is provided. As a result, the player can perform the regulation end selection operation to cause the regulation termination selection means 229 to terminate the regulation of the notification game state.

In addition, when the restriction end of the information game state is controlled by the sub control circuit 101, for example, when at least the game medium number counting unit 212 and the information game state control unit 216 are configured by the sub CPU 102, this guide menu In the "regulated number initialization setting", by operating the selection button 331 and the decision button 332, the regulation end selection means 229 may terminate the regulation of the notification game state.

(Second Mode of Service Provided by Service Providing Means)
The second aspect of the service provided by the service providing unit 304 is that the player provides a “regulation end related information confirmation” as one of the guide menus, that is, one of the confirmation operation items for the player. According to the counting result of the game media number counting means 212, the number of remaining game media (reach of the regulated number) until the notification game state is regulated by the notification game state regulation ending means 224 and from the initial state (or It is possible to confirm the number of times the notification game state has been restricted by the notification game state restriction ending means 224 (on the day when the game is being played) (regulation end frequency). FIG. 25 shows an example of a display screen in the second aspect of the service provided by the service providing means 304.

As shown in FIG. 25, in the second mode of the service provided by the service providing unit 304, when the guide menu “confirmation of regulation end related information” is selected by the selection button 331 and the determination button 332, the regulation sheet number is reached. The number of medals and the number of restriction ends are displayed. That is, information related to the end of regulation is provided. In the example shown in FIG. 25, it is indicated that the number of medals until reaching the regulated number is “remaining 3000” and the regulation end number is “0”. As a result, the player can confirm these pieces of regulation end related information.

In the second mode of the service provided by the service providing means 304, the player selects the guide menu "regulation end related information confirmation" regardless of whether it is in the normal game state or the notification game state. Accordingly, the number of medals until the regulation number is reached and the regulation termination number are displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the notification game state, a guide menu "regulation termination related information" is given by the player. Even if "Confirm" is not selected, the number of medals until the regulation number is reached may be constantly displayed.

Further, the regulation end related information that can be confirmed in the second aspect of the service provided by the service providing means 304 (similarly in the third aspect described later) is not limited to these and can be set as appropriate. For example, the number of times the restriction is ended by the restriction end selection unit 229 may be displayed, or the current restriction end stage controlled by the restriction end stage control unit 230 may be displayed. Further, among the regulation end related information that can be confirmed in the second aspect of the service provided by the service providing unit 304, a part or all of the regulation end related information may be set not to be displayed on the game shop side. In this case, the setting may be performed in the hall menu control process (see S393 in FIG. 21).

(Third mode of service provided by service providing means)
The third aspect of the service provided by the service providing unit 304 is to provide a "service login setting" as one of the guide menu, that is, one of the setting operation items for the player, so that the game starts (at the middle of the game). It may be possible) to identify whether or not the player is a specific player on the pachi-slot machine 1, and to provide various kinds of information when the player is identified as a specific player. Is to do. FIG. 26 shows an example of the display screen in the third aspect of the service provided by the service providing unit 304.

As shown in (a) of FIG. 26, in the third mode of the service provided by the service providing unit 304, when the guide menu “service login setting” is selected by the select button 331 and the enter button 332. The code information 333 is displayed, and the player's mobile terminal (not shown) reads the predetermined code information 333, so that the pachi-slot machine 1 can be identified (logged in) as a specific player. It is like this. As a result, the player can receive various types of information.

Here, in the third aspect of the service provided by the service providing unit 304, the liquid crystal display device 11 has predetermined code information 333 (for example, two-dimensional) including specific information indicating the player's name, game history, and the like. (A code, a bar code, etc.) can be displayed in a form that can be read by a player's mobile terminal device (for example, a mobile phone), and predetermined code information 333 can be read by the player's mobile terminal device. Device enables access to an external information device (not shown, for example, a server), and specific information can be stored by accessing the external information device. Further, the external information device can specify specific information for the mobile terminal device. It is made possible to transmit predetermined information (for example, a password) including information for restoring the specified information, and the pachi-slot machine 1 is configured to restore the specific information when the transmitted predetermined information is input. Good. In this case, when the predetermined information is input, the player is identified (logged in) as a specific player.

As shown in (b) of FIG. 26, in the third mode of the service provided by the service providing means 304, when the pachi-slot machine 1 is logged in, the player's information is displayed at the top of the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 11. Information indicating the name (for example, “ΔΔ”) and information indicating the game history (for example, “LV15”) are displayed, and the above-mentioned regulation end related information is constantly displayed. There is. In the example shown in (b) of FIG. 26, it is indicated that the number of medals until the regulation number is reached is “remaining 2900” and the regulation end number is “1”. As a result, the player can confirm the regulation end related information by logging in.

In the third aspect of the service provided by the service providing means 304, in the vicinity of the liquid crystal display device 11 (for example, on the front side of the front door 2b, below the liquid crystal display device 11 and above the medal slot 21). ), a small-sized liquid crystal display device may be provided, and the above-mentioned regulation end related information may be displayed by this small liquid crystal display device. That is, the first notifying means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 11) and the second notifying means (for example, the small liquid crystal display device described above) are provided, and the first notifying means notifies the procedure of the stop operation, You may make it notify the said regulation end related information by an alerting|reporting means. In this case, the player-specific information such as the information indicating the name of the player and the information indicating the game history may be displayed by the first notifying means, or may be displayed by the second notifying means. Good.

<Regulation information notification means>
The regulation information notifying unit 305 notifies various information related to the termination of the regulation of the notification gaming state. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 102 that executes processing for causing the notifying means to perform notification of various types of information related to the termination of the restriction of the notifying game state based on the control result by the notifying game state control means 216 is the regulation information notifying means. 305 is configured. Note that, as an example of the regulation information notifying unit 305, the regulation end compensation notifying unit 311 and the pre-regulation end adjustment notifying unit 312 will be described below. The related information is not limited to this.

For example, in the notification game state, the first notification means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 11) notifies the information indicating the procedure of the stop operation, and the second notification means (for example, the upper panel unit 10) notifies the regulation information notification means. As information relating to the restriction termination of the notification game state notified by 305, until the notification game state is regulated by the notification game state regulation termination means 224 according to the counting result of the game medium number counting means 212. The information suggesting the remaining number of game media may be notified stepwise. That is, the notification means (the upper panel unit 10 which is an example of the second notification means) different from the notification means (the liquid crystal display device 11 which is an example of the first notification means) which notifies the procedure of the stop operation is constantly performed. The stage until the end of regulation may be notified.

Specifically, for example, when the number of remaining game media until the regulation ends is within the first range (remaining 3000 to 1501), the brightness of the upper panel unit 10 is increased as shown in the upper part of FIG. When the second range (remaining 1500 to 1 sheet) is reached, the upper panel unit 10 is turned on (or blinks) with a lower brightness as shown in the middle part of FIG. 27. That is, in the second notification means, the notification mode is changed stepwise in accordance with the range of the remaining number of game media until the notification game state is restricted by the notification game state restriction ending means 224. This allows the player to gradually sense the number of remaining game media until the regulation ends. In addition, when the restriction is ended, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 27, the upper panel unit 10 is turned off, and in the liquid crystal display device 11, the notification game state restriction end means 224 ends the notification game state restriction. Notify that. That is, when the restriction is ended, the first notification means and the second notification means notify that the notification game state is ended.

Further, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 27, the upper panel unit 10 is turned off, and in the liquid crystal display device 11, the notification game state restriction ending means 224 notifies that the notification game state has been restricted. It suffices for the control means 210 to execute the game end lock for the specific time (for example, 10 seconds) described above. As a result, the player can be surely notified that the notification game state has been restricted.

Further, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 27, when the upper panel unit 10 is turned off and the liquid crystal display device 11 notifies the notification game state restriction ending means 224 that the notification game state has ended, further Alternatively, the notification as shown in FIGS. 28 to 31 described later may be performed. That is, the second notification means may notify that the notification game state has been restricted, and the first notification means may notify information meaningful to the player.

<Compensation notification means at the end of regulation>
The regulation end compensation notification means 311 should originally be obtained in order to prevent the interest of the player from being lowered when the notification game state regulation termination means 224 has terminated the regulation of the notification game state. It is possible to compensate for the profit that replaces the existing profit by notifying the player of useful information. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 102 that executes a process of causing the notification means to notify information useful to the player when the restriction of the notification game state is completed constitutes the restriction completion compensation notification means 311. Hereinafter, the first to fourth aspects will be described as an example of the compensation completion notification means 311.

(First Mode of Compensation Notification Means at Completion of Regulation)
In the first mode of the regulation completion compensation notifying means 311, when the notifying game state regulation ending means 224 finishes regulating the notifying game state, when the lottery state changing means 226 draws a lottery state, By notifying the result of the lottery, it is intended to make a supplement when the regulation ends. FIG. 28 shows an example of the display screen in the first mode of the restriction completion compensation notification means 311.

FIG. 28(a) is a first mode of the regulation completion compensation informing means 311 in which the informing game state regulation ending means 224 relatively terminates the lottery state variation means 226 when the informing gaming state is regulated. It is an example of a display screen when an advantageous lottery state (for example, a high mode) is determined, and the lottery state after the regulation is ended together with information indicating that the information game state has been regulated. Information indicating that it is advantageous is displayed. As a result, the player is notified of useful information that it is advantageous to continue the game.

On the other hand, (b) of FIG. 28 shows that, in the first mode of the regulation end compensation notification means 311, when the notification game state regulation termination means 224 terminates the regulation of the notification game state, the lottery state variation means 226 performs relative movement. It is an example of a display screen when a disadvantageous drawing state (for example, a low mode) is determined, and the lottery state after the regulation ends is relative, together with information indicating that the information game state has been regulated. Information indicating that it is disadvantageous is displayed. This informs the player of useful information that it is more advantageous not to continue the game (stop the game).

In the first mode of the regulation completion compensation notifying means 311, the information indicating the lottery state after the regulation termination as shown in (a) and (b) of FIG. 28 is notified by the notification game state normal ending means 223. When the gaming state is normally ended, no notification is given, and when the information gaming state is normally terminated, the notification content at the end of the information gaming state is more advantageous than when the regulation is ended. I have to.

(Second Mode of Compensation Notification Means at Completion of Regulation)
The second mode of the supplementary notification means 311 at the time of the regulation end is the notification game from the initial state (or on the day when the game is played) when the notification game state regulation termination means 224 finishes the regulation of the notification game state. The notification of the number of times the notification game state has been regulated by the state regulation ending means 224 (the number of times the regulated number has been reached) and other useful information are reported to compensate for the termination of the regulation. FIG. 29 shows an example of the display screen in the second mode of the regulation completion compensation notifying means 311.

As shown in FIG. 29, in the second mode of the supplementation notification means 311 at the end of regulation, when the information game state is regulated by the information game state regulation termination means 224, it is shown that the information game state is regulated. Along with the information, the number of times the regulated number of sheets has been reached and a suggested setting value are displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 29, it is shown that the number of times the regulated number of sheets has reached is “1” and the suggested setting value is “6”. As a result, the player is notified of useful information. That is, as described above, the higher the set value set by the set value changing unit 209, the easier it is to shift to the bonus game state (easier to win the bonus), or the easier it is to shift to the notification game state (or the notification game state). If it is becoming easier to continue), there is a high possibility that the notification game state regulation ending means 224 will end the regulation of the notification game state, so the number of times the regulated number has reached is useful information for the player. Further, if the setting value is also suggested, it is possible to more accurately estimate whether or not the setting value that is advantageous to the player is set. Therefore, the suggestion of the setting value is information that is advantageous to the player. Becomes

Note that the other useful information notified in the second mode of the restriction completion compensation notification means 311 is not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate. For example, it may be information that directly indicates the occurrence probability of the bonus game state (probability of winning the bonus combination), or may be information that directly indicates the occurrence probability of the notification game state. Further, it may be information that directly indicates the set value set by the set value changing unit 209. Further, it may be information that suggests the above-mentioned predetermined number of games when the informing game state is started by the informing game state starting means 221, or may be information that directly indicates.

(Third Mode of Compensation Notification Means at Completion of Regulation)
The third aspect of the regulation end supplementation notification means 311 is the continuation of the notification game state by the first aspect of the regulation end compensation means 227 when the notification game state is terminated by the notification game state regulation termination means 224. By reporting that the remaining number of times is stored (stock), the compensation at the end of regulation will be performed in cooperation with the compensation means at the end of regulation 227. FIG. 30 shows an example of a display screen in the third mode of the restriction completion compensation notification means 311.

As shown in FIG. 30, in the third mode of the regulation end compensation notification means 311, when the notification game state is regulated by the notification game state regulation termination means 224, the first of the regulation termination compensation means 227 is executed. When the remaining number of the number of continuation of the information game state is stored (stock) according to the mode, that effect and the remaining number of the number of continuation of the information game state to be stored (stock) are displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 30, it is shown that the number of continuation of the information game state to be stored (stock) is “300 games”. As a result, the player is notified of useful information.

It should be noted that the information notified in the third mode of the regulation completion compensation notifying means 311 is not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate. For example, it may be notified that the remaining number of the number of times the information game state is continued is stored (stock), but it may not be notified of the number of times the information game state is retained (stock). Further, the range of the number of times the information game state is stored (stocked) may be divided into a plurality of ranges, and the division may be notified.

(Fourth Mode of Compensation Notification Means at Completion of Regulation)
In the fourth mode of the regulation completion compensation notifying means 311, the lottery state is changed from the second mode of the regulation termination compensation means 227 when the notification game state regulation termination means 224 terminates the regulation gaming state. By notifying the fact (or the possibility of fluctuation), the compensation at the end of the regulation will be performed in cooperation with the compensation means 227 at the termination of the regulation. FIG. 31 shows an example of the display screen in the fourth mode of the compensation completion notification means 311 at the end of regulation.

As shown in FIG. 31, in the fourth mode of the regulation completion compensation notification means 311, when the notification game state is regulated by the notification game state regulation termination means 224, the payout state of medals until the regulation is terminated. (That is, a breakdown of medals acquired in the bonus game state and medals acquired in the notification game state) is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 31, it is shown that the number of medals acquired in the bonus game state is “1000” and the number of medals acquired in the notification game state is “2000”. Here, as described above, in the second mode of the regulation end compensation means 227, the lottery state after the regulation is changed according to the payout state of medals until the regulation is finished. Therefore, useful information is notified to the player.

In addition, the fourth mode of the regulation end supplementation notifying means 311 has a lottery state from the third aspect of the regulation end supplementation means 227 when the notification game state is terminated by the notification game state regulation termination means 224. It may be one that informs that there is a change (or a possibility of a change). That is, in the third mode of the regulation end supplementing means 227, the number of games in the advantageous section may be displayed when the notification game state regulation ending means 224 finishes regulating the notification game state.

Further, the fourth mode of the regulation end supplementation notifying means 311 has a lottery state from the fourth aspect of the regulation end supplementation means 227 when the notification game state is terminated by the notification game state regulation termination means 224. It may be one that informs that there is a change (or a possibility of a change). That is, in the fourth mode of the regulation end compensation means 227, even when the notification game state regulation termination means 224 terminates the regulation of the notification game state, the number of points stored in the advantageous section may be displayed. Good.

<Adjustment notification means before regulation ends>
The pre-regulation adjustment notification means 312 prevents the player's interest from decreasing if the notification game state restriction ending means 224 is scheduled to end the restriction of the notification game state. Alternatively, in order to allow the player to select the time when the restriction is terminated to some extent, a notification is made to enable the adjustment before the restriction is terminated. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 102, which executes the processing for causing the notification means to execute the notification for enabling the adjustment before the restriction of the notification game state, constitutes the pre-regulation end adjustment notification means 312. Hereinafter, first to third aspects will be described as an example of the pre-regulation adjustment notification means 312.

(First Mode of Pre-Regulation Adjustment Notification Means)
The first mode of the regulation pre-regulation adjustment notifying means 312 is input from a predetermined time before the regulation ends when the information gaming state regulation ending means 224 is scheduled to end the regulation of the notification gaming state. By changing the number of inserted coins detected by the operation detecting means 201 and playing a game, it is notified that there is a possibility that the timing at which the regulation will end will be more advantageous to the player, and cooperation with the pre-regulation end adjusting means 228 will occur. It is to work and make adjustments before the end of regulations. FIG. 32 shows an example of the display screen in the first mode of the regulation notifying end adjustment notifying means 311.

As shown in (a) of FIG. 32, in the first mode of the pre-regulation end adjustment notification means 312, at a predetermined time before the end of regulation, at least according to the counting result of the game medium number counting means 212, the notification game. The game is performed by changing the remaining number of game media (reach of the regulated number) until the information game state is regulated by the state regulation ending means 224, the current remaining number of continuations of the information game state, and the inserted number. If you do and win the bonus (and shift to the bonus game state), it will be displayed that there is a possibility that more game media can be obtained (than the notification game state is restricted as it is). ing. In the example shown in (a) of FIG. 32, the remaining number of "100 sheets" until reaching the specified number of sheets, the current remaining number of continuation of the notification game state is "100 times (game)", and the number of inserted sheets is 3 It is shown that more game media may be obtained if a game is changed from two to two and a bonus is won. However, in the example shown in (a) of FIG. 32, it is further displayed that the expected number of coins to be acquired in the bonus (game state) is about “300”. The player can play the game by considering the displayed information and changing the number of inserted coins to two at any time. This allows the player to make adjustments before the regulation ends so that the timing when the regulation is terminated becomes more advantageous.

Note that, in the first aspect of the pre-regulation end adjustment notification means 312, the predetermined timing at which the notification of each information as shown in FIG. 32(a) is performed can be appropriately set, but in the present embodiment, it is an example. As a result, when the number of remaining game media until reaching the specified number becomes equal to or smaller than a specific number of game media (for example, "100") (that is, the counting result by the game medium number counting means 212 is a predetermined result ("2900"). If the current remaining number of times of the notification game state is a specific number (for example, "100 times") or more, notification of each information is performed. There is. Further, the notification of each information may be performed only once at a predetermined time, or after the predetermined time elapses, until a predetermined number of games (for example, 1 The game may be played every 10 games or every 10 games.

In addition, in the first aspect of the adjustment pre-regulation notification means 312, not only when the notification game state restriction ending means 224 is scheduled to end the restriction of the notification game state, but also the notification game state normal ending means. When the information game state is scheduled to be normally ended by 223, the time when the game is normally ended by changing the number of inserted balls detected by the insertion operation detection unit 201 from a specific time. May notify the player that there is a possibility that it will be more advantageous to the player, and try to make adjustments before the normal end.

In this case, similar to the notification at the predetermined time, if the player plays the game by changing the current remaining number of times of the notification game state and the inserted number, and wins the bonus (and shifts to the bonus game state) It may be displayed that there is a possibility that more game media may be obtained (than the game state is normally ended), or different information may be notified.

For example, as shown in (b) of FIG. 32, at a specific time before the normal end, at least the current remaining number of times of the information game state and the number of inserted sheets are changed to play a game, and a special small role (special There is a possibility that a lot of game media can be obtained (by continuing the information game state for a longer time) if the small role 1 or the special small role 2) is won (and the number of times the information game state is continued is added). And may be displayed.

In this case, the specific timing at which the notification of each information as shown in (b) of FIG. 32 can be appropriately set, but in the present embodiment, as an example, the current remaining number of continuation of the notification game state is specified. When the number of times is less than or equal to (for example, "50 times"), each information is notified. In addition, the notification of each information may be performed only once at a specific time, or after the specific time has elapsed, until the notification game state is normally finished, a predetermined number of games (for example, 1 The game may be played every 10 games or every 10 games.

(Second Mode of Pre-Regulation Adjustment Notification Means)
The second mode of the regulation notifying end adjustment notifying means 312 is RT from a predetermined time before the regulation ending when the notifying game state regulation ending means 224 is expected to end the regulation of the notifying game state. By changing the game state and playing a game, it is notified that the timing at which the regulation is terminated may be more advantageous to the player, and adjustment is performed before the regulation is terminated. FIG. 33 shows an example of a display screen in the second mode of the pre-regulation end adjustment notification means 311.

In the present embodiment, as described above, in the high RT gaming state (RT1), when any one of the push order replays 7 to 12 is won, the stop operation is performed in the procedure of the stop operation that is the correct push order. In this case, the combination of the symbols of the variable replay is displayed, and the RT game state control means 214, based on the combination of the symbols of the variable replay being displayed, changes the RT gaming state from the high RT gaming state (RT1). It is possible to shift to a fixed high RT gaming state (RT3), and this fixed high RT gaming state (RT3) consumes a predetermined number of games (for example, "1000" times) or a bonus. It will continue until you win.

In the second mode of the regulation pre-regulation adjustment notifying means 312, when any one of the push order replays 7 to 12 is won in the notification game state, the push order becomes incorrect until a predetermined time before the regulation ends. Informing the procedure of the stop operation that will result in the display of a combination of normal replay symbols, and from a predetermined time before the end of the regulation, a stop operation procedure that is different from the stop operation procedure in which the pushing order is incorrect. When the stop operation is performed, the pressing order becomes a correct answer to notify that the combination of the symbols of the variable replay is displayed. However, until the predetermined time before the regulation ends, the procedure of the stop operation that results in the incorrect pushing order and the combination of the normal replay symbols is displayed is notified, and from the predetermined time before the regulation ends, The pressing order may be correct and the procedure of the stop operation in which the combination of the symbols of the variable replay is displayed may be notified.

As shown in FIG. 33, in the second aspect of the pre-regulation end adjustment notification means 312, when a predetermined replay combination (one of the push-order replays 7 to 12) is won at a predetermined time before the end of regulation. , At least the remaining number of game media (reach of regulated number) until the information game state is regulated by the information game state regulation ending means 224 according to the counting result of the game medium number counting means 212, and the information game If the RT game state is changed by changing the current remaining number of times of the state and the procedure of the stop operation, by winning the bonus (and shifting to the bonus game state) in the RT game state after the change, ( The fact that there is a possibility that more game media may be obtained (as compared to the notification game state being restricted) is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 33, the remaining number of "100 sheets" until the specified number of sheets is reached, the current remaining number of times of the notification game state is "1000 times (game)", and the notified stop operation procedure. It is shown that if the stop operation is performed in the reverse order of, it is possible to shift to RT (high RT gaming state (RT3)) in which there is a possibility of continuing until the bonus winning. Of course, in the example shown in FIG. 33, it is further displayed that there is an expected number of "300" as the expected number of bonuses (game state). The player can play the game by changing the RT game state from any time in consideration of the displayed information. This allows the player to make adjustments before the regulation ends so that the timing when the regulation is terminated becomes more advantageous.

It should be noted that in the second mode of the pre-regulation adjustment notification means 312, the predetermined timing at which the notification of each information as shown in FIG. 33 is performed can be appropriately set, but in the present embodiment, as an example, the specified number of sheets is set. When the number of remaining game media until reaching is less than or equal to a specific number of game media (for example, "100") (that is, the counting result by the game media number counting means 212 is a predetermined result ("2900" or more). In the case where the current remaining number of times of the notification game state is a specific number of times (for example, “1000 times”) or more, any one of the push order replays 7 to 12 in the subsequent games. If the player wins, each information is notified. In addition, the notification of each information may be performed only once when one of the push order replays 7 to 12 is first won after a predetermined time has passed, or after the predetermined time has passed, The notification game state may be performed each time one of the push-order replays 7 to 12 is won until the regulation is ended.

Further, in the present embodiment, the predetermined timing in the second mode of the pre-regulation end adjustment notification means 312 is managed by the sub CPU 102 (sub control circuit 101). Whether or not (that is, whether or not to transmit the instruction information) is controlled by the main CPU 93 (main control circuit 91), and therefore, in the notification game state, when one of the push order replays 7 to 12 is won. In the effect state command transmitted from the main CPU 93 (main control circuit 91), regardless of whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed, the pressing order is incorrect and the combination of symbols of the normal replay is displayed. The instruction information indicating the different stop operation procedure is included, and in principle, the sub CPU 102 (sub control circuit 101) also notifies the stop operation procedure accordingly. In this case, from a predetermined time before the end of the regulation, the sub CPU 102 (sub control circuit 101) performs the stop operation in the reverse order of the notified stop operation procedure, as shown in FIG. The combination of symbols is displayed) and additional information indicating that the RT gaming state can be changed may be notified. As a result, it is possible to appropriately manage the predetermined period.

However, the predetermined time in the second mode of the regulation notifying end adjustment notification means 312 may be managed by the main CPU 93 (main control circuit 91). In this case, in the notification game state, when any of the push order replays 7 to 12 is won, until the predetermined time before the restriction ends, the push order becomes an incorrect answer and the combination of the symbols of the normal replay is displayed. A production state command including instruction information indicating the procedure of the different stop operation is transmitted to the sub CPU 102 (sub control circuit 101), and from a predetermined time before the end of the regulation, the pushing order becomes the correct answer and the pattern of the variable replay is displayed. The effect state command including the instruction information indicating the procedure of the stop operation that causes the combination to be displayed may be transmitted to the sub CPU 102 (sub control circuit 101). In other words, in the second mode of the pre-regulation end adjustment notification means 312, the main CPU 93 may constitute the pre-regulation end adjustment notification means 311 regarding the notification for changing the RT gaming state.

(Third mode of pre-regulation adjustment notification means)
The third aspect of the regulation pre-regulation adjustment notifying means 312 is to be paid out from a predetermined time before the regulation ends when the information gaming state regulation ending means 224 is scheduled to end the regulation of the notification gaming state. By varying the number of medals to be played and playing the game, it is notified that the time when the regulation is ended may be more advantageous to the player, and the adjustment before the termination of the restriction is performed. FIG. 34 shows an example of the display screen in the third mode of the before-regulation-end adjustment notifying means 311. The pre-regulation end adjustment notifying means 311 according to the third aspect may cooperate with the pre-regulation end adjustment means 228 according to the second aspect to perform the adjustment before the regulation end, or The pre-regulation adjustment may be performed without cooperating with the pre-regulation adjustment means 228 according to the second aspect.

In the present embodiment, as described above, in the general game state, when the player presses any one of the pressing order small winning combinations 1 to 6, when the stopping operation is performed in the procedure of the stopping operation that is the pressing order correct answer 1. Is a combination of the symbols of special small wins when the combination of the symbols of the normal small wins is displayed, nine medals are paid out, and the stop operation is performed in the procedure of the stop operation that is the correct answer 2 in the pushing order. Is displayed and three medals are paid out. In this case, since the number of inserted coins in the general game state is three in principle, the game medium number counting means 212 displays the combination of the symbols of the normal small wins and pays out nine medals. Does not increase the number of game media to be counted when the number of game media to be counted is increased and three combinations of symbols of special small wins are displayed and three medals are paid out. That is, in the case where any one of the push order small winning combinations 1 to 6 is won, when the stop operation is performed in the procedure of the stop operation that is the push order correct answer 2, the game counted by the game medium number counting means 212. Since the number of media is maintained, it is possible to change the timing at which the notification game state ends regulation.

In the third mode of the regulation pre-regulation adjustment notifying means 312, when one of the push order small wins 1 to 6 is won in the notification game state, the push order is correct answer 1 until the predetermined time before the regulation ends. Then, the procedure of the stop operation that causes the combination of the symbols of the normal small wins to be displayed is notified, and from a predetermined time before the end of the regulation, a stop operation different from the procedure of the stop operation in which the pressing order is correct answer 1 When the stop operation is performed in the procedure, the pressing order is set to the correct answer 2, and the fact that the combination of symbols of the special small winning combination is displayed is notified. However, until the predetermined time before the restriction ends, the pushing order correct answer 1 is given and the procedure of the stop operation in which the combination of the symbols of the normal small winning combination is displayed is notified, and from the predetermined time before the restriction ends. The pressing order correct answer 2 may be displayed to notify the procedure of the stop operation in which the combination of the symbols of the special small winning combination is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 34, in the third mode of the regulation notifying end adjustment notification means 312, when a predetermined small win (any one of the pushing order small wins 1 to 6) is won at a predetermined time before the end of the restriction. At least, according to the counting result of the game medium number counting means 212, the number of remaining game media (reach of regulated number) until the notification game state is regulated by the notification game state regulation ending means 224, and the notification If the number of remaining medals remaining in the gaming state and the number of medals to be paid out are changed by changing the stop operation procedure, the bonus is won (and the bonus gaming state is entered before the notification gaming state is restricted). By doing so, it is displayed that a lot of game media may be obtained. In the example shown in FIG. 34, the remaining number of "100 sheets" until reaching the specified number of sheets, the current remaining number of times of the informing game state is "1000 (game)", and the procedure of the instructed stop operation It is shown that the number of medals acquired can be maintained by performing the stop operation in the reverse order of. However, in the example shown in FIG. 34, it is further displayed that there is an expected number of "300" as the expected number of bonuses (game state). The player can play the game by changing the number of medals to be paid out by changing the procedure of the stop operation from an arbitrary time in consideration of the displayed information. This allows the player to make adjustments before the regulation ends so that the timing when the regulation is terminated becomes more advantageous.

It should be noted that in the third mode of the pre-regulation end adjustment notification means 312, the predetermined timing at which the notification of each information as shown in FIG. 34 is performed can be appropriately set, but in the present embodiment, as an example, the specified number of sheets is set. When the number of remaining game media until reaching is less than or equal to a specific number of game media (for example, "100") (that is, the counting result by the game media number counting means 212 is a predetermined result ("2900" or more). If the current remaining number of times of the notification game state is a specific number of times (for example, "1000 times") or more, any of the pushing order small wins 1 to 6 in the subsequent games. When the crab is won, each information is notified. In addition, after a lapse of a predetermined time, each of the information is notified only once when one of the push order small wins 1 to 6 is first won, and after the lapse of the predetermined time, the notification game state ends regulation. Until this happens, the number of medals can be maintained if the stop operation is performed in the reverse order of the notified stop operation procedure every time one of the push order small wins 1 to 6 is won. You may make it notify only.

Further, in the third mode of the pre-regulation end adjustment notifying means 312, as in the second mode of the pre-regulation end adjustment notifying means 312, the predetermined time is managed by the sub CPU 102 (sub control circuit 101). Alternatively, it may be managed by the main CPU 93 (main control circuit 91).

As described above, according to the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, at least the following gaming machines according to the first to seventeenth inventions can be provided.

[Game Machine According to First Invention]
In the gaming machine shown in the above Patent Document 1, the end of the notification game state is managed by the regulation as described above and also by the number of notifications (for example, the number of navigation games). ..

However, in the gaming machine shown in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, since the end of the informing gaming state is managed by such a plurality of conditions, there is a problem that the control load is large. Such a problem becomes noticeable when the informing game state is managed by the main control unit, which has a predetermined storage area capacity, in order to prevent fraudulent acts on the sub control unit.

The first aspect of the invention does not increase the control load on the main control means even when the main control means manages the notification game state in which the procedure of the stop operation advantageous to the player is notified, and An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine that can keep the profit of the player within an appropriate range.

The first invention is
Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of rows, and notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 11) for notifying a player of information. A game machine equipped with
An internal winning combination determining means (for example, an internal winning combination determining means 204) for determining an internal winning combination;
Symbol fluctuation start control means (for example, symbol fluctuation control means 206) for starting variable display of symbols by the symbol display means,
Symbol fluctuation stop control means (for example, symbol fluctuation control means 206) for stopping the variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means,
The variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol fluctuation stop control means, and a combination of symbols corresponding to a payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, based on which the game is played. A game medium payout means (for example, a profit giving means 208) for paying out a medium,
Informing game state control means (for example, informing game state control means 216) for controlling the informing game state in which the procedure of the stop operation advantageous to the player is informed,
At least a main control means (for example, a main control means) including a game medium number counting means (for example, a game medium number counting means 212) for counting the number of game mediums paid out by the game medium paying means in the informing game state. Control circuit 91),
In the notification game state, sub-control means (eg, sub-control means) including notification control means (eg, notification control means 301) for controlling the notification means so that the notification means notifies the advantageous stop operation procedure. And a control circuit 101),
The notification game state control means,
Information game state starting means (for example, information game state starting means 221) for starting the information game state based on the establishment of a specific start condition,
Each time the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means reaches a specific value (for example, "500"), it is determined by lottery whether or not the notification game state is to be ended, and the notification game state is ended. When it is determined to do, and when the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means becomes a predetermined value (eg, “3000”) that is a multiple of the specific value, the notification game state is set. The gaming machine is characterized by including a notification game state ending means (for example, a notification game state regulation ending means 224) to be ended.

Further, the first invention is
Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of rows, and notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 11) for notifying a player of information. A game machine equipped with
An internal winning combination determining means (for example, an internal winning combination determining means 204) for determining an internal winning combination;
Symbol fluctuation start control means (for example, symbol fluctuation control means 206) for starting variable display of symbols by the symbol display means,
Symbol fluctuation stop control means (for example, symbol fluctuation control means 206) for stopping the variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means,
The variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol fluctuation stop control means, and a combination of symbols corresponding to a payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, based on which the game is played. A game medium payout means (for example, a profit giving means 208) for paying out a medium,
Informing game state control means (for example, informing game state control means 216) for controlling the informing game state in which the procedure of the stop operation advantageous to the player is informed,
Main control means (for example, main control circuit 91) including a game number counting means (for example, game number counting means 212) for counting the number of games in the notification game state,
In the notification game state, sub-control means (eg, sub-control means) including notification control means (eg, notification control means 301) for controlling the notification means so that the notification means notifies the advantageous stop operation procedure. And a control circuit 101),
The notification game state control means,
Information game state starting means (for example, information game state starting means 221) for starting the information game state based on the establishment of a specific start condition,
Every time the number of games counted by the number-of-games counting means reaches a specific value (for example, “250”), it is determined by lottery whether or not to end the notification game state, and the notification game state is ended. Is determined, and the number of games counted by the number-of-games counting means becomes a predetermined value (eg, “1500”) that is a multiple of the specific value, the notification game to end the notification game state. A game machine characterized by including a state ending means (for example, a notification game state regulation ending means 224).

In the first invention, whether or not the informing game state is ended is determined only by the result of the informing game state end lottery, and the number of game media acquired in the informing game state is a predetermined value (for example, 3000). If (or if the number of games played in the notification game state reaches a predetermined value (for example, 1500 times)), the end of the notification game state is always determined, and therefore the number of notifications and the like are separately set. Since there is no need to manage, it is possible to keep the control load from increasing and to keep the profit for the player within an appropriate range.

Further, in the first aspect of the present invention, the number of executions of the notification game state can be changed within the range of the above-mentioned predetermined value, so that the player's expectation can be improved compared to the case where the number of notifications is given in advance. Can be improved.

Further, in the first invention, the specification of the gaming machine can be easily changed only by changing the specific value and the lottery probability in the ending lottery of the notification game state, so that the number of steps can be reduced or the versatility of the data structure can be achieved. Can be improved.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, even when the main control means manages the notification game state in which the procedure of the stop operation advantageous to the player is notified, the control load on the main control means is not increased, Moreover, the profit of the player can be kept within an appropriate range.

[Game Machine According to Second Invention]
In the gaming machine as shown in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, one setting value is set by the gaming shop side out of a plurality of setting values (for example, 1 to 6), and the higher the setting value is set, the more the setting value is set forth above. Generally, such a notification effect is configured to be easily executed, or to shift to a bonus game state that is advantageous to the player (that is, the payout rate is high).

That is, the information regarding the regulation of the notification effect can be meaningful information for the player as information indirectly indicating the current set value.

A second aspect of the present invention can reliably inform that the profit of the player is regulated when the player's profit is regulated within a proper range, and can also inform the player of meaningful information. An object is to provide a game machine that can be used.

The second invention is
Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of rows, and notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 11) for notifying a player of information. A game machine equipped with
Setting value setting means (for example, setting value changing means 209) for setting one setting value out of a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player,
An internal winning combination determining means (for example, an internal winning combination determining means 204) for determining an internal winning combination;
Symbol fluctuation start control means (for example, symbol fluctuation control means 206) for starting variable display of symbols by the symbol display means,
Symbol fluctuation stop control means (for example, symbol fluctuation control means 206) for stopping the variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means,
The variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol fluctuation stop control means, and a combination of symbols corresponding to a payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, based on which the game is played. A game medium payout means (for example, a profit giving means 208) for paying out a medium,
Informing game state control means (for example, informing game state control means 216) for controlling the informing game state in which the procedure of the stop operation advantageous to the player is informed,
At least a main control means (for example, a main control means) including a game medium number counting means (for example, a game medium number counting means 212) for counting the number of game mediums paid out by the game medium paying means in the informing game state. Control circuit 91),
In the notification game state, sub-control means (eg, sub-control means) including notification control means (eg, notification control means 301) for controlling the notification means so that the notification means notifies the advantageous stop operation procedure. And a control circuit 101),
The notification game state control means,
Information game state starting means (for example, information game state starting means 221) for starting the information game state based on the establishment of a specific start condition,
An information game state first terminating means (for example, information game state normal terminating means 223) for terminating the information game state based on the establishment of a specific ending condition;
A notification game state in which the notification game state is ended when the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means reaches a predetermined value (for example, "3000") before the specific ending condition is satisfied. And a second ending means (for example, a notification game state regulation ending means 224),
The main control means,
Lock control means (for example, lock control means 210) that executes a predetermined lock when the notification game state is ended by the notification game state second ending means,
An external signal output control unit (for example, an external signal output control unit 211) that outputs a predetermined signal to the outside when the notification game state second ending unit ends the notification game state,
The sub-control means, when the predetermined lock is executed by the lock control means, the notification game state based on that the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means has reached the predetermined value. A gaming machine further comprising special notification control means (for example, regulation information notification means 305) for controlling the notification means so that the notification means gives a predetermined notification indicating that Is.

The second invention is
The above-mentioned gaming machine is characterized in that the external signal output control means outputs the predetermined signal to the outside based on the lock control means executing the predetermined lock.

In the second invention, when the notification game state is ended by regulation, a predetermined lock is executed, and by displaying that fact, it is possible to reliably inform that the profit of the player is regulated. it can.

Further, in the second invention, when the notification game state is ended by the restriction, the player outputs the predetermined signal to the outside, so that the player can change the notification game state by the restriction by, for example, an external data display. Since it is possible to confirm the number of times the game has been finished and to infer whether or not the set value that has been set is high, it is possible to inform the player of meaningful information.

According to the second aspect of the invention, when the player's profit is to be regulated within the proper range, it is possible to reliably inform that the player's profit is regulated and inform the player of meaningful information. be able to.

[Game Machine According to Third Invention]
In the gaming machine shown in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, since the profits of the player are uniformly regulated, there is a problem that the game becomes monotonous and the interest of the game is significantly reduced.

A third aspect of the invention is that even if the player's profit is to be regulated within a proper range, the interest of the game is lowered by changing the regulation contents stepwise. An object is to provide a game machine that can be suppressed.

The third invention is
Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of rows, and notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 11) for notifying a player of information. A game machine equipped with
Setting value setting means (for example, setting value changing means 209) for setting one setting value out of a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player,
An internal winning combination determining means (for example, an internal winning combination determining means 204) for determining an internal winning combination;
Symbol fluctuation start control means (for example, symbol fluctuation control means 206) for starting variable display of symbols by the symbol display means,
Symbol fluctuation stop control means (for example, symbol fluctuation control means 206) for stopping the variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means,
The variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol fluctuation stop control means, and a combination of symbols corresponding to a payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, based on which the game is played. A game medium payout means (for example, a profit giving means 208) for paying out a medium,
Informing game state control means (for example, informing game state control means 216) for controlling the informing game state in which the procedure of the stop operation advantageous to the player is informed,
At least a main control means (for example, a main control means) including a game medium number counting means (for example, a game medium number counting means 212) for counting the number of game mediums paid out by the game medium paying means in the informing game state. Control circuit 91),
In the notification game state, sub-control means (eg, sub-control means) including notification control means (eg, notification control means 301) for controlling the notification means so that the notification means notifies the advantageous stop operation procedure. And a control circuit 101),
The notification game state control means,
Information game state starting means (for example, information game state starting means 221) for starting the information game state based on the establishment of a specific start condition,
An information game state first terminating means (for example, information game state normal terminating means 223) for terminating the information game state based on the establishment of a specific ending condition;
When the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means reaches a predetermined value (for example, "500" to "3000") before the specific ending condition is satisfied, the notification game state is ended. Including the notification game state second end means (for example, the information game state regulation end means 224),
The main control means further includes a step control means (for example, a regulation end step control means 230) for stepwise setting the predetermined value that causes the notification game state to be ended by the notification game state second ending means. It is a game machine characterized by having it.

In the third aspect of the invention, the number of game media that will end the notification game state due to regulation will change in stages, so in the case of trying to regulate the profit of the player within an appropriate range. Even if there is, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from decreasing.

Further, in the third invention, it is suggested whether or not the setting is changed according to whether or not the number of game media when the informing game state is ended due to regulation is an initial value (eg, "500"). Therefore, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that a more advantageous set value is set, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, even if the player's profit is regulated within the proper range, the interest of the game is lowered by changing the regulation contents in stages. Can be suppressed.

[Game Machine According to Fourth Invention]
In the gaming machine shown in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, since the profits of the player are uniformly regulated, there is a problem that the game becomes monotonous and the interest of the game is significantly reduced.

A fourth invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in the interest of the game even when trying to regulate the profit of the player within an appropriate range. To aim.

The fourth invention is
Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of rows, and notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 11) for notifying a player of information. A game machine equipped with
Setting value setting means (for example, setting value changing means 209) for setting one setting value out of a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player,
An internal winning combination determining means (for example, an internal winning combination determining means 204) for determining an internal winning combination;
Symbol fluctuation start control means (for example, symbol fluctuation control means 206) for starting variable display of symbols by the symbol display means,
Symbol fluctuation stop control means (for example, symbol fluctuation control means 206) for stopping the variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means,
The variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol fluctuation stop control means, and a combination of symbols corresponding to a payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, based on which the game is played. A game medium payout means (for example, a profit giving means 208) for paying out a medium,
Informing game state control means (for example, informing game state control means 216) for controlling the informing game state in which the procedure of the stop operation advantageous to the player is informed,
At least a main control means (for example, a main control means) including a game medium number counting means (for example, a game medium number counting means 212) for counting the number of game mediums paid out by the game medium paying means in the informing game state. Control circuit 91),
In the notification game state, sub-control means (eg, sub-control means) including notification control means (eg, notification control means 301) for controlling the notification means so that the notification means notifies the advantageous stop operation procedure. And a control circuit 101),
The notification game state control means,
A lottery state changing means (for example, a lottery state changing means 226) for changing the lottery state based on the establishment of a predetermined change condition,
A notification game for determining whether or not a specific start condition is satisfied according to the lottery state changed by the lottery state changing means, and for starting the notification game state based on the satisfaction of the specific start condition. State starting means (for example, the information game state starting means 221),
An information game state first terminating means (for example, information game state normal terminating means 223) for terminating the information game state based on the establishment of a specific ending condition;
A notification game state in which the notification game state is ended when the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means reaches a predetermined value (for example, "3000") before the specific ending condition is satisfied. A second ending means (for example, a notification game state regulation ending means 224),
Based on the fact that a specific operation is performed before the specific ending condition is met and before the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means reaches the predetermined value, the notification game state Including the notification game state third ending means (for example, regulation end selection means 229) to end,
In the game medium number counting means, when the set value is newly set by the set value setting means, and the notification game state is ended by the notification game state second ending means or the notification game state third ending means. In this case, initialize the counted number of game media,
The lottery state changing means,
When the set value is newly set by the set value setting means, and when the notification game state is ended by the notification game state second ending means or the notification game state third ending means, a lottery state with a predetermined probability Fluctuates
A game machine characterized in that, when the notification game state is ended by the notification game state first ending means, the lottery state is changed with a specific probability different from the predetermined probability.

The fourth invention is
The sub-control unit further includes a special notification control unit (for example, a service providing unit 304) capable of controlling the notification unit so that the information about the specific operation is notified by the notification unit in the notification game state. The gaming machine described above, characterized by being provided.

In the fourth aspect of the invention, the probability that the lottery state after the notification game state changes can be made different depending on whether the notification game state is normally ended or when the notification game state is restricted. Since the player can arbitrarily select the timing to end the restriction game state, even if the player's profit is to be restricted to within an appropriate range, the interest of the game is reduced. It is possible to prevent it.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from decreasing even when the player's profit is regulated within the proper range.

[Game Machine According to Fifth Invention]
In the gaming machine as shown in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, one setting value is set by the gaming shop side out of a plurality of setting values (for example, 1 to 6), and the higher the setting value is set, the more the setting value is set forth above. Generally, such a notification effect is configured to be easily executed, or to shift to a bonus game state that is advantageous to the player (that is, the payout rate is high).

That is, the information regarding the regulation of the notification effect can be meaningful information for the player as information indicating the current regulation situation or indirectly indicating the current set value.

A fifth aspect of the present invention aims to provide a gaming machine capable of notifying information meaningful to the player when the profit of the player is restricted within an appropriate range.

The fifth invention is
Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of rows, and notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 11) for notifying a player of information. A game machine equipped with
Setting value setting means (for example, setting value changing means 209) for setting one setting value out of a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player,
An internal winning combination determining means (for example, an internal winning combination determining means 204) for determining an internal winning combination;
Symbol fluctuation start control means (for example, symbol fluctuation control means 206) for starting variable display of symbols by the symbol display means,
Symbol fluctuation stop control means (for example, symbol fluctuation control means 206) for stopping the variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means,
The variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol fluctuation stop control means, and a combination of symbols corresponding to a payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, based on which the game is played. A game medium payout means (for example, a profit giving means 208) for paying out a medium,
Informing game state control means (for example, informing game state control means 216) for controlling the informing game state in which the procedure of the stop operation advantageous to the player is informed,
At least a main control means (for example, a main control means) including a game medium number counting means (for example, a game medium number counting means 212) for counting the number of game mediums paid out by the game medium paying means in the informing game state. Control circuit 91),
In the notification game state, sub-control means (eg, sub-control means) including notification control means (eg, notification control means 301) for controlling the notification means so that the notification means notifies the advantageous stop operation procedure. And a control circuit 101),
The notification game state control means,
Information game state starting means (for example, information game state starting means 221) for starting the information game state based on the establishment of a specific start condition,
An information game state first terminating means (for example, information game state normal terminating means 223) for terminating the information game state based on the establishment of a specific ending condition;
A notification game state in which the notification game state is ended when the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means reaches a predetermined value (for example, "3000") before the specific ending condition is satisfied. And a second ending means (for example, a notification game state regulation ending means 224),
The game medium number counting means counts the number of game media counted when the setting value is newly set by the setting value setting means and when the notification game state is ended by the notification game state second ending means. Initialization,
The sub-control means, based on a specific operation being performed, until the notification game state is ended by the notification game state second end means in accordance with the counting result of the game medium number counting means. The first information indicating the number of remaining game media and the second information indicating the number of times the notification game state is ended by the notification game state second end means, The gaming machine is characterized by further comprising special notification control means (for example, service providing means 304) capable of controlling the notification means.

Further, in a fifth aspect of the present invention, the special notification control means, in the notification game state, the notification means such that the first information is notified by the notification means even if the specific operation is not performed. The gaming machine described above, characterized in that it is controllable.

In the fifth invention, the first information can be notified according to the player's specific operation, so that the player can play the remaining game medium until the notification game state ends, for example. Since it can be determined that it is better not to play a game with a small number of gaming machines, it is possible to inform the player of meaningful information. In the notification game state, the first information may be notified even if no specific operation is performed. Thereby, the player playing the player in the notification game state can be made aware of the time when the notification game state ends due to the regulation, so that the convenience can be improved.

Further, in the fifth aspect of the present invention, the second information can be notified in response to a specific operation by the player, so that the player can, for example, play the notification game state a large number of times due to regulation. Since there is a possibility that the set value is high, it can be determined that a game should be played, so that information meaningful to the player can be notified.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to notify the player of meaningful information when the profit of the player is to be regulated within a proper range.

[Game Machine According to Sixth Invention]
In the gaming machine as shown in the above Patent Document 1, information indicating the current regulation status (for example, information indicating the number of remaining differences until reaching the upper limit at which regulation is performed, the number of times regulation is performed) Information) can be valuable information for the player.

Therefore, whether or not the service provided to the player includes the function of notifying such information is considered to greatly change the degree of satisfaction and interest of the player for the service.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in a gaming machine in which a player's profit is regulated within an appropriate range, a service provided to the player includes a function of notifying information valuable to the player, It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can improve the degree of service satisfaction and interest to the player.

The sixth invention is
Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of rows, and notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 11) for notifying a player of information. A game machine equipped with
Setting value setting means (for example, setting value changing means 209) for setting one setting value out of a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player,
An internal winning combination determining means (for example, an internal winning combination determining means 204) for determining an internal winning combination;
Symbol fluctuation start control means (for example, symbol fluctuation control means 206) for starting variable display of symbols by the symbol display means,
Symbol fluctuation stop control means (for example, symbol fluctuation control means 206) for stopping the variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means,
The variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol fluctuation stop control means, and a combination of symbols corresponding to a payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, based on which the game is played. A game medium payout means (for example, a profit giving means 208) for paying out a medium,
Informing game state control means (for example, informing game state control means 216) for controlling the informing game state in which the procedure of the stop operation advantageous to the player is informed,
At least a main control means (for example, a main control means) including a game medium number counting means (for example, a game medium number counting means 212) for counting the number of game mediums paid out by the game medium paying means in the informing game state. Control circuit 91),
In the notification game state, notification control means (for example, notification control means 301) that controls the notification means so that the notification means notifies the advantageous stop operation procedure,
It is possible to identify whether or not the player is a particular player based on the fact that a particular operation is performed, and when the player is identified as a particular player, the notifying means notifies the specific information. A sub-control unit (for example, sub-control circuit 101) including a service providing unit (for example, service providing unit 304) for providing a service,
The notification game state control means,
Information game state starting means (for example, information game state starting means 221) for starting the information game state based on the establishment of a specific start condition,
An information game state first terminating means (for example, information game state normal terminating means 223) for terminating the information game state based on the establishment of a specific ending condition;
A notification game state in which the notification game state is ended when the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means reaches a predetermined value (for example, "3000") before the specific ending condition is satisfied. And a second ending means (for example, a notification game state regulation ending means 224),
The game medium number counting means counts the number of game media counted when the setting value is newly set by the setting value setting means and when the notification game state is ended by the notification game state second ending means. Initialization,
The service providing means uses, as the specific information, the remaining game media until the notification game state is ended by the notification game state second ending means according to the counting result of the game medium number counting means. A game machine characterized by providing a service in which first information indicating the number and second information indicating the number of times the notification game state is ended by the notification game state second ending means are provided. Is.

Further, the sixth invention is
The notifying means includes a first notifying means and a second notifying means,
The notification control means controls the first notification means so that the first notification means notifies the advantageous stop operation procedure,
The service providing means provides the service in which the second information is notified of the first information and the second information, and is the above-mentioned gaming machine.

In the sixth invention, the first information can be notified, so that the player does not play a game on a gaming machine with a small number of remaining game media until the notification game state is ended, for example. You can judge that it is better. In addition, by making it possible to notify the second information, the player determines that the game should be played because, for example, a set value may be high in a gaming machine in which the number of times the informing gaming state has been ended due to regulation. can do.

Then, in the sixth aspect of the invention, when it is identified that the player is a specific player, a service providing such information is started. Therefore, it is possible to improve the degree of service satisfaction and interest of the player.

According to the sixth invention, in a gaming machine in which the player's profit is restricted to within a proper range, the service provided to the player includes a function of notifying information valuable to the player. Thus, it is possible to improve the degree of service satisfaction and interest of the player.

[Game Machine According to Seventh Invention]
In the gaming machine as described in Patent Document 1, the information indicating the current regulation status (for example, the information indicating the remaining difference until reaching the upper limit value at which the regulation is performed) is important information for the player. It is desirable that such information be appropriately notified to the player.

It is an object of the seventh invention to provide a gaming machine that can appropriately notify information indicating the current regulation status when the player's profit is regulated within a proper range. ..

The seventh invention is
Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and a first notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 11) for notifying a player of predetermined information. ) And second notification means (for example, the upper panel unit 10) for notifying the player of specific information,
An internal winning combination determining means (for example, an internal winning combination determining means 204) for determining an internal winning combination;
Symbol fluctuation start control means (for example, symbol fluctuation control means 206) for starting variable display of symbols by the symbol display means,
Symbol fluctuation stop control means (for example, symbol fluctuation control means 206) for stopping the variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means,
The variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol fluctuation stop control means, and a combination of symbols corresponding to a payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, based on which the game is played. A game medium payout means (for example, a profit giving means 208) for paying out a medium,
Informing game state control means (for example, informing game state control means 216) for controlling the informing game state in which the procedure of the stop operation advantageous to the player is informed,
At least a main control means (for example, a main control means) including a game medium number counting means (for example, a game medium number counting means 212) for counting the number of game mediums paid out by the game medium paying means in the informing game state. Control circuit 91),
In the notification game state, a first notification control means (for example, notification control means 301) for controlling the first notification means,
In the notification game state, a second notification control means (for example, regulation information notification means 305) for controlling the second notification means, and a sub-control means (for example, a sub-control circuit 101),
The notification game state control means,
Information game state starting means (for example, information game state starting means 221) for starting the information game state based on the establishment of a specific start condition,
An information game state first terminating means (for example, information game state normal terminating means 223) for terminating the information game state based on the establishment of a specific ending condition;
A notification game state in which the notification game state is ended when the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means reaches a predetermined value (for example, "3000") before the specific ending condition is satisfied. And a second ending means (for example, a notification game state regulation ending means 224),
The first notification control unit controls the first notification unit such that the first notification unit notifies the advantageous stop operation procedure as the predetermined information,
The second notification control means, as the specific information, the notification game state second terminating means terminates the notification game state according to the counting result of the game medium number counting means by the second notifying means. The gaming machine is characterized in that the second notifying means is controlled so that the number of remaining game media until is reached is notified stepwise.

In the seventh invention, the number of remaining game media until the notification game state is ended is gradually increased by the second notification means different from the first notification means which notifies the advantageous stop operation procedure. Since the information is notified, information indicating the current regulation status can be appropriately notified.

The seventh invention is
The main control means,
Lock control means (for example, lock control means 210) that executes a predetermined lock when the notification game state is ended by the notification game state second ending means,
An external signal output control unit (for example, an external signal output control unit 211) that outputs a predetermined signal to the outside when the notification game state second ending unit ends the notification game state,
In the first notification control means and the second notification control means, when the predetermined lock is executed by the lock control means, the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means becomes the predetermined value. The first notifying means and the second notifying means are controlled so that the notification indicating that the notifying game state is ended based on the fact is given by the first notifying means and the second notifying means. The gaming machine described above, characterized in that.

In the seventh invention, when the informing game state is ended by regulation, a predetermined lock is executed and the fact is informed by the first informing means and the second informing means. In addition, by outputting a predetermined signal to the outside, the player can confirm that the notification game state has ended due to the regulation, for example, on an external data display or the like. Therefore, it can be surely notified that the profit of the player is restricted.

The seventh invention is
Further comprising lock control means (for example, lock control means 210) for executing a predetermined lock when the notification game state second ending means ends the notification game state,
In the second notification control means, when the predetermined lock is executed by the lock control means, the number of game media counted by the game media number counting means by the second notification means becomes the predetermined value. Based on that, the second notification means is controlled so that the notification indicating that the notification game state is finished is performed,
The first notification control means is configured to notify the player of meaningful information by the first notification means when the lock control means executes the predetermined lock. The above-mentioned gaming machine is characterized by controlling.

In the seventh invention, when the notification game state is ended by regulation, a predetermined lock is executed, and the second notification means notifies that the notification game state is ended by regulation, and the first notification means is placed. As a result, information meaningful to the player is notified. Therefore, it is possible to surely inform that the profit of the player is regulated, and by trying to regulate the profit of the player within an appropriate range by notifying information meaningful to the player. Even in this case, it is possible to prevent the interest in the game from being lowered.

According to the seventh aspect, when the player's profit is to be regulated within the proper range, it is possible to appropriately notify the information indicating the current regulation situation.

[Game Machine According to Eighth Invention]
In the gaming machine shown in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, when the profit of the player is regulated, no compensation is made to the player, so that there is a problem that the interest of the game is significantly reduced. It was

An eighth invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing the interest of the game from decreasing even when the player's profit is to be controlled within a proper range. To aim.

The eighth invention is
Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of rows, and notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 11) for notifying a player of information. A game machine equipped with
An internal winning combination determining means (for example, an internal winning combination determining means 204) for determining an internal winning combination;
Symbol fluctuation start control means (for example, symbol fluctuation control means 206) for starting variable display of symbols by the symbol display means,
Symbol fluctuation stop control means (for example, symbol fluctuation control means 206) for stopping the variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means,
The variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol fluctuation stop control means, and a combination of symbols corresponding to a payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, based on which the game is played. A game medium payout means (for example, a profit giving means 208) for paying out a medium,
Informing game state control means (for example, informing game state control means 216) for controlling the informing game state in which the procedure of the stop operation advantageous to the player is informed,
At least a main control means (for example, a main control means) including a game medium number counting means (for example, a game medium number counting means 212) for counting the number of game mediums paid out by the game medium paying means in the informing game state. Control circuit 91),
In the notification game state, sub-control means (eg, sub-control means) including notification control means (eg, notification control means 301) for controlling the notification means so that the notification means notifies the advantageous stop operation procedure. And a control circuit 101),
The notification game state control means,
A lottery state changing means (for example, a lottery state changing means 226) for changing the lottery state based on the establishment of a predetermined change condition,
A notification game for determining whether or not a specific start condition is satisfied according to the lottery state changed by the lottery state changing means, and for starting the notification game state based on the satisfaction of the specific start condition. State starting means (for example, the information game state starting means 221),
An information game state first terminating means (for example, information game state normal terminating means 223) for terminating the information game state based on the establishment of a specific ending condition;
A notification game state in which the notification game state is ended when the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means reaches a predetermined value (for example, "3000") before the specific ending condition is satisfied. A second ending means (for example, a notification game state regulation ending means 224),
The lottery state changing means can change the lottery state when the notification game state is ended by the notification game state first ending means or the notification game state second ending means,
The sub control means controls the notification means such that when the notification game state is ended by the notification game state second ending means, the notification means gives a predetermined notification indicating the lottery state. The gaming machine is characterized by further including special notification control means (for example, supplementary notification means 311 when regulation ends).

In the eighth aspect of the invention, when the notification game state ends in restriction, the lottery state after the notification game state ends is notified. Therefore, if the notified lottery state is advantageous, the player can judge that the game should be continued, and if the informed lottery state is disadvantageous, the player can win. It is possible to make a decision that the game should be stopped or the game should be played on another gaming machine without reducing the profits earned.

According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from decreasing even when the player's profit is to be regulated within the proper range.

[Game Machine According to Ninth Invention]
In the gaming machine as shown in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, one setting value is set by the gaming shop side out of a plurality of setting values (for example, 1 to 6), and the higher the setting value is set, the more the setting value is set forth above. Generally, such a notification effect is configured to be easily executed, or to shift to a bonus game state that is advantageous to the player (that is, the payout rate is high).

That is, the information regarding the regulation of the notification effect can be meaningful information for the player as information indicating the degree of advantage to the player.

However, if such information meaningful to the player is unconditionally notified, the operation of the game machine may be reduced, and the game shop side may suffer disadvantages.

A ninth aspect of the present invention can prevent the gaming shop side from suffering a disadvantage while notifying the information meaningful to the player when the player's profit is regulated within a proper range. An object is to provide a game machine.

The ninth invention is
Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of rows, and notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 11) for notifying a player of information. A game machine equipped with
An internal winning combination determining means (for example, an internal winning combination determining means 204) for determining an internal winning combination;
Symbol fluctuation start control means (for example, symbol fluctuation control means 206) for starting variable display of symbols by the symbol display means,
Symbol fluctuation stop control means (for example, symbol fluctuation control means 206) for stopping the variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means,
The variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol fluctuation stop control means, and a combination of symbols corresponding to a payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, based on which the game is played. A game medium payout means (for example, a profit giving means 208) for paying out a medium,
Informing game state control means (for example, informing game state control means 216) for controlling the informing game state in which the procedure of the stop operation advantageous to the player is informed,
At least a main control means (for example, a main control means) including a game medium number counting means (for example, a game medium number counting means 212) for counting the number of game mediums paid out by the game medium paying means in the informing game state. Control circuit 91),
In the notification game state, sub-control means (eg, sub-control means) including notification control means (eg, notification control means 301) for controlling the notification means so that the notification means notifies the advantageous stop operation procedure. And a control circuit 101),
The notification game state control means,
Information game state starting means (for example, information game state starting means 221) for starting the information game state based on the establishment of a specific start condition,
An information game state first terminating means (for example, information game state normal terminating means 223) for terminating the information game state based on the establishment of a specific ending condition;
A notification game state in which the notification game state is ended when the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means reaches a predetermined value (for example, "3000") before the specific ending condition is satisfied. And a second ending means (for example, a notification game state regulation ending means 224),
The sub-control means is the first information indicating the number of times the notification game state is ended by the notification game state second end means when the notification game state is ended by the notification game state second end means. And special notification control means capable of controlling the notification means (for example, at the end of regulation) so that the notification means notifies different second information which is different from the first information and is meaningful to the player. The gaming machine is characterized by further comprising compensation notification means 311).

In the ninth invention, the first information and the second information can be notified, so that the player integrates the information and determines whether or not to continue the game with the gaming machine in play. Therefore, it is possible to inform the player of meaningful information.

Further, in the ninth invention, when the notification game state is restricted, the first information and the second information are notified, so that the restriction termination of the notification game state is necessarily a unilateral disadvantage for the player. Since it does not happen, it is possible to prevent the gaming machine from suffering a disadvantage without lowering the operation of the gaming machine.

According to the ninth invention, when the player's profit is to be regulated within the proper range, while notifying the information meaningful to the player, it is possible to prevent the game store from suffering a disadvantage. You can

[Game Machine According to Tenth Invention]
In the gaming machine shown in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, when the profit of the player is regulated, no compensation is made to the player, so that there is a problem that the interest of the game is significantly reduced. It was

A tenth aspect of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing the interest of the game from decreasing even when the player's profit is restricted to within a proper range. To aim.

The tenth invention is
Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of rows, and notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 11) for notifying a player of information. A game machine equipped with
An internal winning combination determining means (for example, an internal winning combination determining means 204) for determining an internal winning combination;
Symbol fluctuation start control means (for example, symbol fluctuation control means 206) for starting variable display of symbols by the symbol display means,
Symbol fluctuation stop control means (for example, symbol fluctuation control means 206) for stopping the variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means,
The variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol fluctuation stop control means, and a combination of symbols corresponding to a payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, based on which the game is played. A game medium payout means (for example, a profit giving means 208) for paying out a medium,
Informing game state control means (for example, informing game state control means 216) for controlling the informing game state in which the procedure of the stop operation advantageous to the player is informed,
At least a main control means (for example, a main control means) including a game medium number counting means (for example, a game medium number counting means 212) for counting the number of game mediums paid out by the game medium paying means in the informing game state. Control circuit 91),
In the notification game state, sub-control means (eg, sub-control means) including notification control means (eg, notification control means 301) for controlling the notification means so that the notification means notifies the advantageous stop operation procedure. And a control circuit 101),
The notification game state control means,
Information game state starting means (for example, information game state starting means 221) for starting the information game state based on the establishment of a specific start condition,
A notification game state first terminating means (for example, a notification game state normal terminating means 223) for terminating the notification game state based on the fact that the game has been played a predetermined number of times.
An information game state continuation unit (for example, an information game state continuation unit 225) that adds the predetermined number of continuations and continues the information game state based on the satisfaction of a predetermined continuation condition;
The number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means is added before the information game state continuation means adds the predetermined number of continuations and the information game state first ending means ends the information game state. A notification game state second ending means (for example, a notification game state regulation ending means 224) for ending the notification game state when a predetermined value (for example, "3000") is reached,
When the notification game state is ended by the notification game state second ending means, the remaining number of the predetermined number of continuations is stored, and when the specific start condition is satisfied again, the stored predetermined continuation is continued. A notification game state special start means (for example, the notification game state start means 221 and the regulation end compensation means 227) for adding the remaining number of times to the predetermined number of times of continuation to start the notification game state, It is a characteristic gaming machine.

Further, the tenth invention is
The notification game state special starting means is a case where the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means is a specific value (for example, “2900”) or more and less than the predetermined value, and the notification game state continuation means. According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, the remaining number of the predetermined number of continuations is stored when the predetermined number of continuations is added.

Further, the tenth invention is
The sub-control means, when the notification game state is ended by the notification game state second ending means, when the remaining number of the predetermined number of continuations is stored by the notification game state special start means, The special notification control means (for example, compensation completion notification means 311) for controlling the notification means is further provided so that a predetermined notification to that effect is given by the notification means. Is a gaming machine.

In the tenth invention, since the notification game state may be regulated in some cases, the profit of the player can be regulated within a proper range, while the notification game state is immediately before the regulation is terminated. When the number of continuations of is added, the number of continuations of the added information game state is stored (stock) until the start of the next information game state, so the profit obtained as a result of the additional lottery is wasted In addition, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being lowered.

According to the tenth invention, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being deteriorated even when the player's profit is to be regulated within the proper range.

[Game Machine According to Eleventh Invention]
In the gaming machine as shown in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, one set value is set by the game store side from a plurality of set values (for example, 1 to 6), and the higher the set value is set, the higher the notification game is. It is configured so that it is easy to shift to the state, the notification game state is easy to continue, or it is easy to shift to the bonus game state that is advantageous to the player (that is, the payout rate is high). Is common.

That is, what kind of breakdown the game medium was obtained by before the notification effect is regulated can be meaningful information for the player as information indirectly indicating the current set value.

An eleventh invention has an object to provide a gaming machine capable of notifying information meaningful to the player when the player's profit is regulated within a proper range.

The eleventh invention is
Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of rows, and notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 11) for notifying a player of information. A game machine equipped with
Setting value setting means (for example, setting value changing means 209) for setting one setting value out of a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player,
An internal winning combination determining means (for example, an internal winning combination determining means 204) for determining an internal winning combination;
Symbol fluctuation start control means (for example, symbol fluctuation control means 206) for starting variable display of symbols by the symbol display means,
Symbol fluctuation stop control means (for example, symbol fluctuation control means 206) for stopping the variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means,
The variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol fluctuation stop control means, and a combination of symbols corresponding to a payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, based on which the game is played. A game medium payout means (for example, a profit giving means 208) for paying out a medium,
The symbol variation stop control means stops the variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means, and the combination of the special symbols corresponding to the special combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, which is advantageous for the player. Special game state control means (for example, special game state control means 215) that shifts to the special game state and ends the special game state based on satisfaction of a predetermined ending condition,
Informing game state control means (for example, informing game state control means 216) for controlling the informing game state in which the procedure of the stop operation advantageous to the player is informed,
At least a game medium number counting unit (for example, a game medium number counting unit 212) for counting the number of game mediums paid out by the game medium paying unit in an advantageous section consisting of the special game state and the notification game state, A main control unit (for example, a main control circuit 91) including
In the notification game state, sub-control means (eg, sub-control means) including notification control means (eg, notification control means 301) for controlling the notification means so that the notification means notifies the advantageous stop operation procedure. And a control circuit 101),
The notification game state control means,
Information game state starting means (for example, information game state starting means 221) for starting the information game state based on the establishment of a specific start condition,
When the notification game state is started by the notification game state start means and the special game state control means shifts to the special game state, the notification game state is interrupted and the special game state is stopped. When the special game state is ended by the state control means, an information game state interruption means (for example, an information game state interruption means 222) for restarting the information game state,
An information game state first terminating means (for example, information game state normal terminating means 223) for terminating the information game state based on the establishment of a specific ending condition;
In the special game state or the notification game state, when the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means reaches a predetermined value (for example, “3000”) before the specific ending condition is satisfied. , A notification game state second ending means (for example, a notification game state) for terminating the notification game state being interrupted or restarted by the notification game state interruption means or the notification game state being started by the notification game state starting means Regulation ending means 224),
The internal winning combination determination means, the higher the set value set by the setting value setting means, the easier it is to determine the special winning combination as an internal winning combination,
The game medium number counting means is, in the advantageous zone, the first game medium number paid out by the game medium payout means in the special game state, and the game medium payout means in the notification game state. It is possible to separately count the number of second game media,
The sub-control unit, when the notification game state is ended by the notification game state second ending unit, the first game medium number counted by the game medium number counting unit in the advantageous section and the first number The special notification control means (for example, supplementary notification means 311 at the end of regulation) capable of controlling the notification means is further provided so that the notification means notifies predetermined information indicating the breakdown of the number of game media. Is a gaming machine characterized by.

In the eleventh invention, when the information game state ends regulation, the first number of game media obtained in the special game state and the second number obtained in the information game state until the regulation ends in the advantageous section. By notifying the breakdown of the number of game media, for example, the player can infer the current set value from those breakdowns, so that the player can be notified of meaningful information.

The eleventh invention is
The notification game state control means further includes a lottery state changing means (for example, a lottery state changing means 226 and a regulation end compensation means 227) for changing the lottery state based on the establishment of a predetermined change condition,
The lottery state changing means and the first game medium number counted by the game medium number counting means in the advantageous section when the notification game state is ended by the notification game state second ending means and the first game medium number. The lottery state is changed according to the breakdown of the second number of game media,
The gaming machine described above is characterized in that the notification game state starting means determines whether or not the specific start condition is satisfied according to the lottery state changed by the lottery state changing means.

In the eleventh invention, when the information game state ends regulation, the first number of game media obtained in the special game state and the second number obtained in the information game state until the regulation ends in the advantageous section. Since the lottery status changes according to the breakdown of the number of game media, new game playability can be added, and even when trying to regulate the profit of the player within an appropriate range, It is possible to prevent the interest from decreasing.

According to the eleventh aspect, when the player's profit is to be regulated within the proper range, it is possible to inform the player of meaningful information.

[Game machine according to twelfth invention]
In the gaming machine shown in the above Patent Document 1, since the profit of the player is uniformly regulated, the game becomes monotonous, and the player is not compensated at all. However, there was a problem in that

Further, for example, immediately before the notification effect is regulated, if the player intentionally performs a stop operation that does not follow the notification effect, it may be possible to continue the notification game state. There is also a problem in that the function of regulating the value within a proper range may not be normally exerted.

The twelfth invention makes it possible to normally exhibit the function of restricting the profit of the player within the proper range, and it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from decreasing. An object is to provide a game machine.

The twelfth invention is
Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of rows, and notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 11) for notifying a player of information. A game machine equipped with
Setting value setting means (for example, setting value changing means 209) for setting one setting value out of a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player,
An internal winning combination determining means (for example, an internal winning combination determining means 204) for determining an internal winning combination;
Symbol fluctuation start control means (for example, symbol fluctuation control means 206) for starting variable display of symbols by the symbol display means,
Symbol fluctuation stop control means (for example, symbol fluctuation control means 206) for stopping the variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means,
The variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol fluctuation stop control means, and a combination of symbols corresponding to a payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, based on which the game is played. A game medium payout means (for example, a profit giving means 208) for paying out a medium,
The symbol variation stop control means stops the variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means, and the combination of the special symbols corresponding to the special combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, which is advantageous for the player. Special game state control means (for example, special game state control means 215) that shifts to the special game state and ends the special game state based on satisfaction of a predetermined ending condition,
Informing game state control means (for example, informing game state control means 216) for controlling the informing game state in which the procedure of the stop operation advantageous to the player is informed,
At least a game medium number counting unit (for example, a game medium number counting unit 212) for counting the number of game mediums paid out by the game medium paying unit in an advantageous section consisting of the special game state and the notification game state, A main control unit (for example, a main control circuit 91) including
In the notification game state, sub-control means (eg, sub-control means) including notification control means (eg, notification control means 301) for controlling the notification means so that the notification means notifies the advantageous stop operation procedure. And a control circuit 101),
The notification game state control means,
A lottery state changing means (for example, a lottery state changing means 226 and a regulation end compensation means 227) for changing the lottery state based on the establishment of a predetermined change condition,
A notification game for determining whether or not a specific start condition is satisfied according to the lottery state changed by the lottery state changing means, and for starting the notification game state based on the satisfaction of the specific start condition. State starting means (for example, the information game state starting means 221),
When the notification game state is started by the notification game state start means and the special game state control means shifts to the special game state, the notification game state is interrupted and the special game state is stopped. When the special game state is ended by the state control means, an information game state interruption means (for example, an information game state interruption means 222) for restarting the information game state,
An information game state first terminating means (for example, information game state normal terminating means 223) for terminating the information game state based on the establishment of a specific ending condition;
In the special game state or the notification game state, when the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means reaches a predetermined value (for example, “3000”) before the specific ending condition is satisfied. , A notification game state second ending means (for example, a notification game state) for terminating the notification game state being interrupted or restarted by the notification game state interruption means or the notification game state being started by the notification game state starting means Regulation ending means 224),
The expected value of the increased number of game media per game in the special game state is higher than the expected value of the increased number of game media per game in the notification game state,
The internal winning combination determination means, the higher the set value set by the setting value setting means, the easier it is to determine the special winning combination as an internal winning combination,
The lottery state changing means can determine whether or not to change the lottery state according to the number of games played in the advantageous section when the information game state is ended by the information game state second ending means. The gaming machine is characterized in that the smaller the number of games played in the advantageous section, the easier it is for the player to determine an advantageous lottery state.

In the twelfth invention, when the information game state is restricted, the lottery state after the information game state ends is determined according to the number of games in the advantageous section. In this case, the smaller the number of games played in the advantageous section, the easier it is for the player to determine a lottery state. Therefore, since it is possible to give the player an incentive to end the restriction of the information game state, it is possible to normally exert the function of restricting the profit of the player within the proper range, and It is possible to prevent the interest of a person from decreasing.

According to the twelfth invention, it is possible to normally perform the function of restricting the profit of the player within the proper range, and to prevent the interest of the game from decreasing. You can

[Game Machine According to Thirteenth Invention]
In the gaming machine shown in the above Patent Document 1, since the profit of the player is uniformly regulated, the game becomes monotonous, and the player is not compensated at all. However, there was a problem in that

A thirteenth invention prevents the game from becoming monotonous and prevents the interest of the game from deteriorating even when the profit of the player is to be controlled within a proper range. An object is to provide a game machine capable of playing.

The thirteenth invention is
Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of rows, and notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 11) for notifying a player of information. A game machine equipped with
An internal winning combination determining means (for example, an internal winning combination determining means 204) for determining an internal winning combination;
Symbol fluctuation start control means (for example, symbol fluctuation control means 206) for starting variable display of symbols by the symbol display means,
Symbol fluctuation stop control means (for example, symbol fluctuation control means 206) for stopping the variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means,
The variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol fluctuation stop control means, and a combination of symbols corresponding to a payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, based on which the game is played. A game medium payout means (for example, a profit giving means 208) for paying out a medium,
The symbol variation stop control means stops the variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means, and the combination of the special symbols corresponding to the special combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, which is advantageous for the player. Special game state control means (for example, special game state control means 215) that shifts to the special game state and ends the special game state based on satisfaction of a predetermined ending condition,
Informing game state control means (for example, informing game state control means 216) for controlling the informing game state in which the procedure of the stop operation advantageous to the player is informed,
At least a game medium number counting unit (for example, a game medium number counting unit 212) for counting the number of game mediums paid out by the game medium paying unit in an advantageous section consisting of the special game state and the notification game state, A main control unit (for example, a main control circuit 91) including
In the notification game state, sub-control means (eg, sub-control means) including notification control means (eg, notification control means 301) for controlling the notification means so that the notification means notifies the advantageous stop operation procedure. And a control circuit 101),
The notification game state control means,
A lottery state changing means (for example, a lottery state changing means 226 and a regulation end compensation means 227) for changing the lottery state based on the establishment of a predetermined change condition,
A notification game for determining whether or not a specific start condition is satisfied according to the lottery state changed by the lottery state changing means, and for starting the notification game state based on the satisfaction of the specific start condition. State starting means (for example, the information game state starting means 221),
When the notification game state is started by the notification game state start means and the special game state control means shifts to the special game state, the notification game state is interrupted and the special game state is stopped. When the special game state is ended by the state control means, an information game state interruption means (for example, an information game state interruption means 222) for restarting the information game state,
In the advantageous section, the number of points is drawn based on the fact that a specific lottery condition is satisfied, and the number of points is accumulated and stored according to the result of the lottery (for example, regulation end compensation means 227). )When,
An information game state first terminating means (for example, information game state normal terminating means 223) for terminating the information game state based on the establishment of a specific ending condition;
When the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means reaches a predetermined value (for example, “3000”) in the special game state or the notification game state before the specific ending condition is satisfied. , A notification game state second ending means (for example, a notification game state) for ending the notification game state that has been interrupted or restarted by the notification game state interruption means or the notification game state started by the notification game state start means And a regulation ending means 224),
Whether or not the lottery state changing means changes the lottery state in accordance with the number of points stored by the point number determining means when the informing game state second ending means ends the informing game state. It is possible to determine, and the more the number of points stored by the point number determination means, the easier it is for the player to determine a lottery state that is advantageous to the player.

In the thirteenth invention, the lottery of the number of points is performed in the advantageous section, the number of points is cumulatively stored according to the lottery result, and when the notification game state is over, according to the stored number of points, The lottery state after the notification game state is finished is determined. In this case, the more stored points, the easier it is for the player to determine a lottery state. Therefore, since it is possible to change the state after the notification game state ends according to the contents of the game until the notification game state ends regulation, in the case where the player's profit is to be restricted within a proper range. Even if there is, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous and prevent the interest of the game from decreasing.

According to the thirteenth invention, even if the player's profit is regulated within a proper range, the game does not become monotonous and the interest of the game is reduced. Can be deterred.

[Game Machine According to Fourteenth Invention]
In the gaming machine shown in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, since the profits of the player are uniformly regulated, there is a problem that the game becomes monotonous and the interest of the game is significantly reduced.

A fourteenth invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in the interest of the game even when the profit of the player is to be controlled within a proper range. To aim.

The 14th invention is
Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of rows, and notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 11) for notifying a player of information. A game machine equipped with
Insertion operation detection means capable of detecting the insertion operation of the first number of game media (for example, 3) and the insertion operation of the second number of game media (for example, 2) smaller than the first number of the game media ( For example, the input operation detection means 201),
An internal winning combination determining means (for example, an internal winning combination determining means 204 and a pre-regulation end adjusting means 228) which determines an internal winning combination based on the input operation detected by the input operation detecting means;
Symbol fluctuation start control means (for example, symbol fluctuation control means 206) for starting variable display of symbols by the symbol display means,
Symbol fluctuation stop control means (for example, symbol fluctuation control means 206) for stopping the variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means,
The variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol fluctuation stop control means, and a combination of symbols corresponding to a payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, based on which the game is played. A game medium payout means (for example, a profit giving means 208 and a regulation end adjustment means 228) for paying out a medium,
The symbol variation stop control means stops the variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means, and the combination of the special symbols corresponding to the special combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, which is advantageous for the player. Special game state control means (for example, special game state control means 215) that shifts to the special game state and ends the special game state based on satisfaction of a predetermined ending condition,
Informing game state control means (for example, informing game state control means 216) for controlling the informing game state in which the procedure of the stop operation advantageous to the player is informed,
At least, in the advantageous section consisting of the special game state and the notification game state, the number of game media for the number of inserted media detected by the insertion operation detection device is subtracted from the number of game media dispensed by the game media dispensing device. Main control means (for example, main control circuit 91) including a game medium number counting means (for example, game medium number counting means 212) for counting the number of game media
In the notification game state, sub-control means (eg, sub-control means) including notification control means (eg, notification control means 301) for controlling the notification means so that the notification means notifies the advantageous stop operation procedure. And a control circuit 101),
The internal winning combination determining means, when not in the special gaming state,
When the input operation detecting means detects the input operation of the first number of game media, the special combination is determined as an internal winning combination with a first probability,
When the insertion operation detection means detects an insertion operation for the second number of game media, the special combination is determined as an internal winning combination with a second probability lower than the first probability,
The game medium payout means, when not in the special game state,
In the case where the insertion operation detection unit detects the insertion operation of the first number of game media, the internal winning combination determination unit determines a predetermined payout combination (for example, the pushing order small winning combinations 1 to 6). If the stop operation is performed in the advantageous stop operation procedure, a number of game media larger than the first number of game media (for example, 9 depending on the combination of the symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol display means). Pay out,
In the case where the insertion operation detection means detects the insertion operation of the second number of game media, the predetermined payout combination is determined by the internal winning combination determination means, and the operation is stopped by the advantageous stop operation procedure. When the operation is performed, the number of game media (for example, two) equal to or less than the second game medium number is paid out according to the combination of the symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol display means,
In the case where the insertion operation detection means detects the insertion operation of the first number of game media or the second number of game media, the internal winning combination determination means determines a specific payout combination (for example, a normal small combination combination). ) Is determined and the stop operation is performed, the number of game media (for example, 9) larger than the first number of game media is paid out according to the combination of the symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. ,
The notification game state control means,
Information game state starting means (for example, information game state starting means 221) for starting the information game state based on the establishment of a specific start condition,
When the notification game state is started by the notification game state start means and the special game state control means shifts to the special game state, the notification game state is interrupted and the special game state is stopped. When the special game state is ended by the state control means, an information game state interruption means (for example, an information game state interruption means 222) for restarting the information game state,
An information game state first terminating means (for example, information game state normal terminating means 223) for terminating the information game state based on the establishment of a specific ending condition;
When the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means reaches a predetermined value (for example, “3000”) in the special game state or the notification game state before the specific ending condition is satisfied. , A notification game state second ending means (for example, a notification game state) for ending the notification game state that has been interrupted or restarted by the notification game state interruption means or the notification game state started by the notification game state start means And a regulation ending means 224),
The sub-control means, in the notification game state, at a predetermined time before the notification game state second ending means ends the notification game state, the insertion number detected by the insertion operation detection means, A predetermined information indicating that there is a possibility of becoming more advantageous to the player by changing the first number of game media to the second number of game media and playing the game is notified by the notifying means. The gaming machine is characterized by further including special notification control means capable of controlling the notification means (for example, pre-regulation end adjustment notification means 312).

In the fourteenth invention, the player is notified of predetermined information suggesting a change in the number of inserted coins at a predetermined time before the notification game state is restricted, whereby the player is restricted from the notification game state. It is possible to vary the playability up to and the profit to be obtained. For example, if the number of inserted games is changed and a game is played and it is possible to shift to the special game state immediately before the notification game state is restricted, a lot more than when the notification game state is restricted. It may be possible to obtain a game medium. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from deteriorating even when the player's profit is to be regulated within a proper range.

The fourteenth invention is
The special notification control means, in the notification game state, at a specific time before the notification game state first ending means ends the notification game state, the number of inserted sheets detected by the insertion operation detecting means, The notification means notifies the specific information indicating that there is a possibility that it may be more advantageous to the player by changing the first number of game media to the second number of game media and playing the game. The gaming machine described above is characterized in that the notification means can be controlled.

In the fourteenth invention, by notifying specific information that suggests a change in the inserted number at a specific time before the notification game state is normally ended, the player has a game characteristic related to the continuation of the notification game state. And the profits obtained can vary. For example, if the player can continue the information game state immediately before the information game state is normally ended by changing the number of thrown-in cards, a lot more than when the information game state is normally ended as it is. It may be possible to obtain a game medium. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

According to the fourteenth invention, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being lowered even when the player's profit is to be regulated within the proper range.

[Game Machine According to Fifteenth Invention]
In the gaming machine shown in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, since the profits of the player are uniformly regulated, there is a problem that the game becomes monotonous and the interest of the game is significantly reduced.

A fifteenth invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in the interest of the game even when the profit of the player is regulated within a proper range. To aim.

The fifteenth invention is
Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of rows, and notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 11) for notifying a player of information. A game machine equipped with
An internal winning combination determining means (for example, an internal winning combination determining means 204 and a regulation end pre-adjustment means 228) for determining an internal winning combination;
Symbol fluctuation start control means (for example, symbol fluctuation control means 206) for starting variable display of symbols by the symbol display means,
Symbol fluctuation stop control means (for example, symbol fluctuation control means 206) for stopping the variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means,
The variable display of the symbols by the symbol display stop means is stopped by the symbol fluctuation stop control means, and the replay game for activating the re-game based on the symbol display corresponding to the replay combination being stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. An operating means (eg, a profit giving means 208),
The variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol fluctuation stop control means, and a combination of symbols corresponding to a payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, based on which the game is played. A game medium payout means (for example, a profit giving means 208) for paying out a medium,
The symbol variation stop control means stops the variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means, and the combination of the special symbols corresponding to the special combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, which is advantageous for the player. Special game state control means (for example, special game state control means 215) that shifts to the special game state and ends the special game state based on satisfaction of a predetermined ending condition,
A first high RT gaming state (for example, a high RT gaming state (RT1)) and a second high RT gaming state (for example, a fixed high RT gaming state (in which the replay role is determined by the internal winning combination determining means) are high. RT3)) and a low RT game state (for example, a low RT game state (RT0)) in which the probability of the replay combination being determined by the internal winning combination determination means is low, and when the special game state is not established. , RT game state control means (for example, RT game state control means 214) for shifting between these RT game states based on the establishment of a predetermined transition condition,
Informing game state control means (for example, informing game state control means 216) for controlling the informing game state in which the procedure of the stop operation advantageous to the player is informed,
At least a game medium number counting unit (for example, a game medium number counting unit 212) for counting the number of game mediums paid out by the game medium paying unit in an advantageous section consisting of the special game state and the notification game state, A main control unit (for example, a main control circuit 91) including
In the notification game state, sub-control means (eg, sub-control means) including notification control means (eg, notification control means 301) for controlling the notification means so that the notification means notifies the advantageous stop operation procedure. And a control circuit 101),
The RT game state control means,
In the low RT gaming state, the symbol fluctuation stop control means stops the variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means, and the first symbol combination (for example, a combination of rising replay symbols) is stopped by the symbol display means. When displayed, transition to the first high RT gaming state,
In the first high RT game state, the symbol fluctuation stop control means stops the variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means, and the second symbol combination (for example, the symbol combination of the descending replay) is the symbol display means. When it is stopped and displayed, shift to the low RT game state,
In the first high RT gaming state, the symbol fluctuation stop control means stops the variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means, and the third symbol combination (for example, the variation replay symbol combination) is the symbol display means. When it is stopped and displayed, shift to the second high RT gaming state,
In the second high RT game state, when the symbol variation stop control means stops the variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means, and the combination of the second symbols is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. Also, without shifting to the low RT gaming state, when a predetermined number of times (for example, "1000") of games have been played, shift to the low RT gaming state,
In the second high RT gaming state, if the special winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determination means before the predetermined number of games are played, the second high RT gaming state is ended,
The notification game state control means,
Information game state starting means (for example, information game state starting means 221) for starting the information game state based on the establishment of a specific start condition,
When the notification game state is started by the notification game state start means and the special game state control means shifts to the special game state, the notification game state is interrupted and the special game state is stopped. When the special game state is ended by the state control means, an information game state interruption means (for example, an information game state interruption means 222) for restarting the information game state,
An information game state first terminating means (for example, information game state normal terminating means 223) for terminating the information game state based on the establishment of a specific ending condition;
When the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means reaches a predetermined value (for example, “3000”) in the special game state or the notification game state before the specific ending condition is satisfied. , A notification game state second ending means (for example, a notification game state) for ending the notification game state that has been interrupted or restarted by the notification game state interruption means or the notification game state started by the notification game state start means And a regulation ending means 224),
The special game state is a game state in which the number of game media increases,
The sub control means, in the notification game state, at a predetermined time before the notification game state second ending means ends the notification game state, the RT game state controlled by the RT game state control means. , The predetermined high-level RT gaming state is changed to the second high-RT gaming state to play a game, and there is a possibility that it may be more advantageous to the player. As described above, the gaming machine is characterized by further including special notification control means capable of controlling the notification means (for example, pre-regulation end adjustment notification means 312).

In the fifteenth invention, the player is notified of predetermined information suggesting a change in the RT game state at a predetermined time before the notification game state is restricted, whereby the player is instructed to stop the notification game state. It is possible to change the playability up to that point and the profit to be obtained. For example, when the RT game state is changed and a game is played, the high RT game state is continued even after the notification game state is regulated, and it is possible to shift to the special game state in the high RT game state. In some cases, more game media can be obtained than in the case where the informing game state ends in regulation. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from deteriorating even when the player's profit is to be regulated within a proper range.

The fifteenth invention is
The main control means further comprises a lottery means for performing a lottery on the information game state in the special game state (for example, the information game state starting means 221 or the lottery state changing means 226),
The lottery means is more than the special game state when the information game state is interrupted by the information game state interruption means, and the special case when the information game state is not interrupted by the information game state interruption means. The above-mentioned gaming machine is characterized in that a lottery is performed on the notification gaming state so that the gaming state is more advantageous.

In the fifteenth invention, for example, the RT game state is changed to play a game, the high RT game state is continued even after the notification game state has been regulated, and a transition is made to a special game state in the high RT game state. If it is possible, the lottery on the notification game state in this special game state is more advantageous than the lottery on the notification game state in the special game state that has transitioned from the notification game state. Therefore, it is possible to give a feeling of expectation that it may be possible to shift to the notification game state again, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

According to the fifteenth invention, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being deteriorated even when the profit of the player is regulated within the proper range.

[Game Machine According to Sixteenth Invention]
In the gaming machine shown in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, since the profits of the player are uniformly regulated, there is a problem that the game becomes monotonous and the interest of the game is significantly reduced.

A sixteenth invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing the interest of the game from being deteriorated even when the profit of the player is regulated within a proper range. To aim.

The 16th invention is
Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of rows, and notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 11) for notifying a player of information. A game machine equipped with
A closing operation detecting means (for example, a closing operation detecting means 201) capable of detecting a closing operation;
An internal winning combination determining means (for example, an internal winning combination determining means 204 and an internal winning combination determining means 204, which determines an internal winning combination based on the insertion operation of the predetermined number of game media (for example, three) detected by the insertion operation detecting means. Pre-regulation adjustment means 228),
Symbol fluctuation start control means (for example, symbol fluctuation control means 206) for starting variable display of symbols by the symbol display means,
Symbol fluctuation stop control means (for example, symbol fluctuation control means 206) for stopping the variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means,
The variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol fluctuation stop control means, and a combination of symbols corresponding to a payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, based on which the game is played. A game medium payout means (for example, a profit giving means 208 and a regulation end adjustment means 228) for paying out a medium,
The symbol variation stop control means stops the variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means, and the combination of the special symbols corresponding to the special combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, which is advantageous for the player. Special game state control means (for example, special game state control means 215) that shifts to the special game state and ends the special game state based on satisfaction of a predetermined ending condition,
Informing game state control means (for example, informing game state control means 216) for controlling the informing game state in which the procedure of the stop operation advantageous to the player is informed,
At least in the advantageous zone consisting of the special game state and the notification game state, a game medium for counting the number of game media obtained by subtracting the predetermined number of game media from the number of game media paid out by the game medium payout means. Main control means (for example, main control circuit 91) including number counting means (for example, game medium number counting means 212),
In the notification game state, sub-control means (eg, sub-control means) including notification control means (eg, notification control means 301) for controlling the notification means so that the notification means notifies the advantageous stop operation procedure. And a control circuit 101),
The game medium payout means, when not in the special game state,
In the case where a predetermined payout combination (for example, push order small winning combinations 1 to 6) is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and the stop operation is performed in the first push order which is the procedure of the advantageous stop operation, According to the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, the number of game media (for example, 9) larger than the predetermined number of game media is paid out,
The predetermined payout combination is determined by the internal winning combination determination means, and when the stop operation is performed in the second pressing order different from the first pressing order, the symbol stopped and displayed in the symbol display means Paying out the number of game media (for example, 3) which is equal to or less than the predetermined number of game media according to the combination of
The notification game state control means,
It is determined whether or not a specific start condition is satisfied, and based on the satisfaction of the specific start condition, a notification game state starting means (for example, a notification game state starting means 221 and a regulation) for starting the notification game state. Pre-termination adjusting means 228),
When the notification game state is started by the notification game state start means and the special game state control means shifts to the special game state, the notification game state is interrupted and the special game state is stopped. When the special game state is ended by the state control means, an information game state interruption means (for example, an information game state interruption means 222) for restarting the information game state,
An information game state first terminating means (for example, information game state normal terminating means 223) for terminating the information game state based on the establishment of a specific ending condition;
When the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means reaches a predetermined value (for example, “3000”) in the special game state or the notification game state before the specific ending condition is satisfied. , A notification game state second ending means (for example, a notification game state) for ending the notification game state that has been interrupted or restarted by the notification game state interruption means or the notification game state started by the notification game state start means A regulation ending means 224), and a gaming machine.

The 16th invention is
The notification game state starting means,
In the special game state when the information game state is interrupted by the information game state interruption means, or when the special game state ends, it is not determined whether or not the specific start condition is newly established. ,
In the special game state when the information game state is not interrupted by the information game state interruption means or when the special game state ends, it is newly determined whether or not the specific start condition is satisfied. The gaming machine described above.

The 16th invention is
The second pressing order is a reverse order of the first pressing order,
When the predetermined payout combination is determined by the internal winning combination determination means in the notification game state, the sub-control means before the notification game state is ended by the notification game state second end means. From a predetermined time, the stop operation is performed in the reverse order of the first pressing order, which is the procedure of the advantageous stop operation notified by the notification means, so that the predetermined game is performed by the game medium payout means. Special notification control means capable of controlling the notifying means (for example, pre-regulation adjustment notifying means 312) so that the notifying means notifies the predetermined information indicating that the number of game media equal to or less than the number of media is paid out. ) Is further provided, the above-mentioned gaming machine.

In the sixteenth invention, in the informing game state, when a predetermined payout combination is won, a stop operation is performed in the informed first pressing order, so that a larger number of game media than the inserted number is paid out, By performing the stop operation in the second pressing order different from the first pressing order, the number of game media equal to or smaller than the inserted number is paid out. In addition, in the special game state, when the notification game state ends regulation, the special game state after the regulation ends or when the special game state ends, a lottery regarding the notification game state is performed. As a result, for example, immediately before the notification game state is restricted, while the stop operation is performed in the second pressing order when a predetermined payout combination is won from a predetermined time before the notification game state is restricted. When it is possible to shift to the special game state, it may be possible to obtain more game media as compared with the case where the notification game state ends as it is, and further to shift to the notification game state. May be possible. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from deteriorating even when the player's profit is to be regulated within a proper range.

According to the sixteenth invention, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from decreasing even when the profit of the player is regulated within the proper range.

[Game Machine According to Seventeenth Invention]
In the gaming machine shown in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, since the profits of the player are uniformly regulated, there is a problem that the game becomes monotonous and the interest of the game is significantly reduced.

A seventeenth aspect of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in the interest of the game even when the profit of the player is regulated within a proper range. To aim.

The seventeenth invention is
Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of rows, and notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 11) for notifying a player of information. A game machine equipped with
A closing operation detecting means (for example, a closing operation detecting means 201) capable of detecting a closing operation;
An internal winning combination determining means (for example, an internal winning combination determining means 204 and an internal winning combination determining means 204, which determines an internal winning combination based on the insertion operation of the predetermined number of game media (for example, three) detected by the insertion operation detecting means. Pre-regulation adjustment means 228),
Symbol fluctuation start control means (for example, symbol fluctuation control means 206) for starting variable display of symbols by the symbol display means,
Symbol fluctuation stop control means (for example, symbol fluctuation control means 206) for stopping the variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means,
The variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol fluctuation stop control means, and a combination of symbols corresponding to a payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, based on which the game is played. A game medium payout means (for example, a profit giving means 208 and a regulation end adjustment means 228) for paying out a medium,
The symbol variation stop control means stops the variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means, and the combination of the special symbols corresponding to the special combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, which is advantageous for the player. Special game state control means (for example, special game state control means 215) that shifts to the special game state and ends the special game state based on satisfaction of a predetermined ending condition,
Informing game state control means (for example, informing game state control means 216) for controlling the informing game state in which the procedure of the stop operation advantageous to the player is informed,
At least in the advantageous zone consisting of the special game state and the notification game state, a game medium for counting the number of game media obtained by subtracting the predetermined number of game media from the number of game media paid out by the game medium payout means. Main control means (for example, main control circuit 91) including number counting means (for example, game medium number counting means 212),
In the notification game state, sub-control means (eg, sub-control means) including notification control means (eg, notification control means 301) for controlling the notification means so that the notification means notifies the advantageous stop operation procedure. And a control circuit 101),
The game medium payout means, when not in the special game state,
In the case where a predetermined payout combination (for example, push order small winning combinations 1 to 6) is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and the stop operation is performed in the first push order which is the procedure of the advantageous stop operation, According to the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, the number of game media (for example, 9) larger than the predetermined number of game media is paid out,
The predetermined payout combination is determined by the internal winning combination determination means, and when the stop operation is performed in the second pressing order different from the first pressing order, the symbol stopped and displayed in the symbol display means Paying out the same number of game media (for example, 3) as the predetermined number of game media according to the combination of
The notification game state control means,
Information game state starting means (for example, information game state starting means 221 and pre-regulation end adjusting means 228) for starting the information game state based on the establishment of a specific start condition,
When the notification game state is started by the notification game state start means and the special game state control means shifts to the special game state, the notification game state is interrupted and the special game state is stopped. When the special game state is ended by the state control means, an information game state interruption means (for example, an information game state interruption means 222) for restarting the information game state,
An information game state first terminating means (for example, information game state normal terminating means 223) for terminating the information game state based on the establishment of a specific ending condition;
When the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means reaches a predetermined value (for example, “3000”) in the special game state or the notification game state before the specific ending condition is satisfied. , A notification game state second ending means (for example, a notification game state) for ending the notification game state that has been interrupted or restarted by the notification game state interruption means or the notification game state started by the notification game state start means And a regulation ending means 224),
The special game state is a game state in which the number of game media increases,
When the predetermined payout combination is determined by the internal winning combination determination means in the notification game state, the sub-control means before the notification game state is ended by the notification game state second end means. From the predetermined time, when the stop operation is performed in the second pressing order, the predetermined information indicating that the same number of game media as the predetermined number of game media is paid out by the game medium payout means is the notification means. As described above, the gaming machine further comprises a special notification control means (for example, pre-regulation end adjustment notification means 312) capable of controlling the notification means.

The seventeenth invention is
The special notification control means sets the predetermined time as the predetermined time when the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means becomes equal to or more than a specific value (eg, “2900”) which is less than the predetermined value. The gaming machine described above is characterized in that the notifying means is controlled so that the information of is notified by the notifying means.

In the seventeenth invention, when a predetermined payout combination is won in the informing game state, the stop operation is performed in the informed first pressing order, so that a larger number of game media than the inserted number is paid out, By performing the stop operation in the second pressing order different from the first pressing order, the same number of game media as the number of inserted games are paid out. In addition, the fact is notified from a predetermined time before the restriction of the notification game state. As a result, for example, immediately before the notification game state is restricted, while the stop operation is performed in the second pressing order when a predetermined payout combination is won from a predetermined time before the notification game state is restricted. When it is possible to shift to the special game state, it may be possible to obtain more game media than when the notification game state is restricted as it is. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from deteriorating even when the player's profit is to be regulated within a proper range.

According to the seventeenth invention, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from decreasing even when the profit of the player is to be regulated within the proper range.

Although the first to seventeenth inventions have been described as an example of the invention according to the present embodiment, the invention according to the present embodiment is not limited to this, and each aspect of each of the above-described means is described with reference to the first to seventeenth inventions. An invention different from the first to seventeenth inventions may be configured by using a combination different from that of the seventeenth invention.

Although the present invention has been described above using the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the specific configuration of each means included in the present invention is not limited to the example adopted in the above-described embodiment, and can be arbitrarily modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

For example, in the present embodiment, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the display window 4 are used as the symbol display means, but a liquid crystal display device may be used instead of or together with the reels. That is, the image of the symbol displayed on the liquid crystal display device may be variably displayed. Further, the display window 4 is configured as a plurality of display windows 4L, 4C, 4R corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. You may make it display a part of the symbol.

Further, for example, in the present embodiment, as the internal winning combination determining means, the main CPU 93 acquires the random number value generated by the random number generator 98 and performs the internal lottery process and the lottery process regarding the notification game state. Alternatively, or in addition to this, a random number generation circuit (not shown) built in the main CPU 93 may be used to acquire the random number value.

Further, for example, in the present embodiment, a start switch 79 that detects an operation on the start lever 23 is used as the start operation detecting means, and an operation to the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R is detected as the stop operation detecting means. Although the stop switch substrate 80 is used, a touch panel switch may be used instead of or together with the stop switch substrate 80.

Further, for example, various counting means (counters) and various timing means (timers) managed by the control of the main CPU 93 or the sub CPU 102 shown in the present embodiment are within the scope of the present invention. The management mode can be changed appropriately. For example, various counters and various timers managed by “addition” may be managed by “subtraction”, and in this case, the determination as to whether or not “to or more” is “to or less”. It is to be read as a determination as to whether or not the above, and a determination as to whether or not "exceeds" is to be read as a determination as to whether or not "less than". Further, for example, various counters and various timers managed by “subtraction” may be managed by “addition”, and in this case, the determination as to whether or not “up to” is “˜ It is to be read as a determination as to whether it is "greater than or equal to" and a determination as to whether it is "less than or equal to" and a determination as to whether or not "is greater than".

Further, for example, various counters and various timers managed by the control of the main CPU 93 shown in this embodiment may be managed by the control of the sub CPU 102 without departing from the scope of the present invention. The various counters and various timers managed by the control of the sub CPU 102 may be managed by the control of the main CPU 93 without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

Further, for example, various game states managed by the control of the main CPU 93 shown in the present embodiment may be managed by the control of the sub CPU 102 without departing from the spirit of the present invention. The various game states managed by the control may be managed by the control of the main CPU 93 without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

It should be noted that all the inventions described in the present embodiment can be applied to a pachinko machine, a game machine, a slot machine and all other game machines without departing from the spirit of the invention.

1 Pachi-slot machine 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 4 Display window (design display area)
23 Start Lever 19L, 19C, 19R Stop Button 91 Main Control Circuit 101 Sub Control Circuit 93 Main CPU
95 Main RAM
101 Sub CPU
103 sub RAM

Claims (3)

A gaming machine comprising a symbol display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and an informing means for informing a player of information,
Setting value setting means for setting a setting value of 1 from a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage to the player;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination;
A symbol fluctuation start control means for starting the variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means,
Symbol fluctuation stop control means for stopping the variable display of the symbol by the symbol display means,
Wherein the symbol variable stop control unit variable display of symbols by symbol display means is stopped, based on a combination of symbols corresponding to impart combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit, game value imparting game value Granting means,
Informing game state control means for controlling to an informing game state in which the procedure of the stop operation advantageous to the player is informed,
A game value counting means for counting the game value number that is increased Te before Symbol broadcast gaming state odor, a main control means including,
In the notification game state, a sub-control means including notification control means for controlling the notification means, so that the notification means notifies the procedure of the advantageous stop operation,
The notification game state control means,
An information game state starting means for starting the information game state based on the establishment of a specific start condition;
An information game state first terminating means for terminating the information game state based on the establishment of a specific ending condition;
Before the specific end condition is satisfied, when a game value number counted by the game value counting means reaches a predetermined value, a notifying game state second ending means for ending the notification gaming state, a Including,
The sub-control means is the first information indicating the number of times the notification game state is ended by the notification game state second end means when the notification game state is ended by the notification game state second end means. And a second information different from the first information and related to the set value set by the set value setting means , such that the notifying means can be controlled so that the notifying means can be controlled. A gaming machine further comprising notification control means. A gaming machine comprising a symbol display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and an informing means for informing a player of information,
Setting value setting means for setting a setting value of 1 from a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage to the player;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination;
A symbol fluctuation start control means for starting the variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means,
Symbol fluctuation stop control means for stopping the variable display of the symbol by the symbol display means,
The variable display of symbols by the symbol display stop means is stopped by the symbol fluctuation stop control means, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, based on which the gaming value is given a game value. Granting means,
Informing game state control means for controlling to an informing game state in which the procedure of the stop operation advantageous to the player is informed,
Main control means including a gaming value number counting means for counting the gaming value number increased in the notification gaming state,
In the notification game state, a sub-control means including notification control means for controlling the notification means, so that the notification means notifies the procedure of the advantageous stop operation,
The notification game state control means,
An information game state starting means for starting the information game state based on the establishment of a specific start condition;
An information game state first terminating means for terminating the information game state based on the establishment of a specific ending condition;
Even if the specific ending condition is not satisfied, when the game value number counted by the game value number counting means reaches a predetermined value, the information game state second ending means for ending the information game state, Including,
The sub-control means is the first information indicating the number of times the notification game state is ended by the notification game state second end means when the notification game state second end means ends the notification game state. And a second information different from the first information and related to the set value set by the set value setting means, such that the notifying means can be controlled so that the notifying means can be controlled. A gaming machine further comprising notification control means. A gaming machine comprising a symbol display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and an informing means for informing a player of information,
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination;
A symbol fluctuation start control means for starting the variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means,
Symbol fluctuation stop control means for stopping the variable display of the symbol by the symbol display means,
The variable display of symbols by the symbol display stop means is stopped by the symbol fluctuation stop control means, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, based on which the gaming value is given a game value. Granting means,
Informing game state control means for controlling to an informing game state in which the procedure of the stop operation advantageous to the player is informed,
Main control means including a gaming value number counting means for counting the gaming value number increased in the notification gaming state,
In the notification game state, a sub-control means including notification control means for controlling the notification means, so that the notification means notifies the procedure of the advantageous stop operation,
The notification game state control means,
An information game state starting means for starting the information game state based on the establishment of a specific start condition;
An information game state first terminating means for terminating the information game state based on the establishment of a specific ending condition;
Before the specific ending condition is met, when the game value number counted by the game value number counting means reaches a predetermined value, a notification game state second ending means for ending the notification game state, Including,
The sub-control means is the first information indicating the number of times the notification game state is ended by the notification game state second end means when the notification game state second end means ends the notification game state. And special notification control means capable of controlling the notifying means so that the second information different from the first information and useful for the player is notified by the notifying means. Characteristic gaming machine.

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