JP7015348B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine.

Conventionally, when a player inserts a game medium such as a medal or a coin (hereinafter referred to as "insertion operation") and the start lever is operated (hereinafter referred to as "start operation"), a plurality of symbols are respectively inserted. When the rotation of the plurality of reels arranged on the surface of the machine is started and the stop button is operated (hereinafter referred to as "stop operation"), the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped, and the combination of the symbols displayed as a result is combined. There is known a so-called pachislot machine, which is given a privilege according to the number of reels.

In such a gaming machine, when the start operation is detected by the start switch, a random number value is extracted and a lottery is performed (hereinafter, the result of this lottery is referred to as an "internal winning combination"), and the stepping motor is driven and controlled. When the stop operation is detected by the stop switch, the stepping motor is driven and 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 input number from the payout number of the game medium is calculated as the difference number, and the calculated difference number is determined in the notification game state (for example, ART) in which the notification effect for notifying the internal winning combination is executed. There is known a gaming machine that regulates the execution of a notification effect when the upper limit is exceeded (Patent Document 1).

In the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1, the above-mentioned regulation is applied, so that it is possible to prevent the profit of the player from becoming extremely large.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-91005

By the way, in a gaming machine as shown in Patent Document 1, when the interests of a player are regulated, no compensation is given to the player, so that the interest of the game is significantly reduced. was there.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in the interest of a game even when the interests of the player are to be regulated within an appropriate range. do.

The present invention
A symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variablely displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and a notification means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 11) for notifying a player of information are provided. It ’s a game machine equipped with
Internal winning combination determining means for determining internal winning combination (for example, internal winning combination determining means 204) and
The symbol variation start control means (for example, the symbol variation control means 206) that starts the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the symbol variation start control means 206.
A symbol variation stop control means (for example, symbol variation control means 206) for stopping the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and
The game is based on the fact that the symbol variation stop control means stops the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the given combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. A game value-giving means for adding value (for example, profit-giving means 208) and
A notification game state control means (for example, a notification game state control means 216) that controls a notification game state in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified, and a notification game state control means 216.
In the notified game state, a game value number counting means (for example, a game medium number counting means 212) that counts a numerical value based on the game value number given by the game value giving means, and
In the notification game state, a predetermined notification control means (for example, notification control means 301) that controls the notification means so that the notification means notifies the procedure of the advantageous stop operation.
A specific notification control means that controls the notification means so that notification different from the notification of the advantageous stop operation procedure can be further executed by the notification means.
Equipped with a locking means to execute a locking to stop the progress of the game,
The notification game state control means is
A lottery state changing means (for example, lottery state changing means 226) that changes the lottery state that determines the degree of advantage for determining the transition to the announced gaming state based on the establishment of a predetermined fluctuation condition, and
A notification game state ending means (for example, a notification game state normal end means 223) that terminates the notification game state based on the establishment of a predetermined end condition,
Even if the predetermined end condition is not satisfied, when the numerical value counted by the game value counting means reaches a predetermined value (for example, "3000"), the notification game state regulation for ending the regulation of the notification game state is regulated. It has an ending means (for example, a notification game state regulation ending means 224).
The lottery state changing means always changes the lottery state to a predetermined lottery state when the notified game state is regulated by the notified game state regulation ending means.
The locking means executes the lock at least when the notified gaming state is regulated and terminated by the notified game state regulation end means.
The specific notification control means is specific to suggest that when the notification game state is regulated and terminated by the notification game state regulation end means, the notification game state is regulated and terminated by the notification game state regulation end means. The notification means is controlled so that the notification effect is performed by the notification means.
The notified game state control means can determine whether or not to shift to the notified game state according to the lottery state changed by the lottery state changing means.
The locking means also executes the lock even when the notified game state is terminated by the notified game state end means, and the notified game state is regulated and terminated by the notified game state regulation end means, and the above. It is a gaming machine characterized in that different locks can be executed depending on whether the notified game state is terminated by the notified game state end means.

According to the present invention, even when trying to regulate the interests of a player within an appropriate range, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being lowered.

It is a perspective view which shows the appearance composition example in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It shows the internal structure in the gaming machine of this embodiment, and is the perspective view in the state which the middle door is closed. It shows the internal structure in the gaming machine of this embodiment, and is the perspective view in the state which the middle door is opened. It is explanatory drawing which shows the inside of the cabinet in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the back side of the front door in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the control system in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the main control circuit in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the auxiliary control circuit in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the transition of the gaming state in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the main control processing in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the game start notification game-related processing which is executed in the main control processing shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the regulation end-related processing which is executed in the main control processing shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the game end notification game-related processing which is executed in the main control processing shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the interrupt process by the control of the main CPU in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the input port check process which is executed in the interrupt process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the communication data transmission process which is executed in the interrupt process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the power-on processing of the sub CPU in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the mother task which is activated in the power-on process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the main board communication task which is activated in the mother task shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the animation task which is activated in the mother task shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception processing executed in the main board communication task shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the functional structure in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the guide menu in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the guide menu in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the guide menu in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the display in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the display in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the display in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the display in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the display in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the display in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the display in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the display in the gaming machine of this embodiment.

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

[Structure of pachislot machine]
First, the structure of the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5.

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

The exterior body 2 of the pachislot machine 1 is a box-shaped housing that houses a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R described later) and various control boards (for example, main control board 71 and sub control board 72 described later). It has a cabinet 2a as a front door and a front door 2b as a front side door that can be opened and closed with respect to the opening of the cabinet 2a. Handles 7 are provided on both side surfaces of the cabinet 2a. The handle 7 is a recess for carrying the pachi-slot machine 1.

Inside the cabinet 2a, three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided side by side. Hereinafter, each reel 3L, 3C, 3R will also be referred to as a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R, respectively. Each reel 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) patterns 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 broadcasts and produces various information depending on the light emission mode of the light emitted from the light source. The liquid crystal display device 11 is arranged on the lower side of the upper panel unit 10, and performs notification and effect of various information according to the displayed image. That is, the upper panel unit 10 and the liquid crystal display device 11 are examples of a notification means for notifying the player of information, or an effect means for producing an effect related to the game.

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

The symbol display area 4 is arranged on the front side superimposing on 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 has a configuration capable of transmitting the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided behind the display window 4. 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 within the frame among the plurality of symbols arranged on each reel 3L, 3C, and 3R. ..
Further, one or a plurality of lines formed by combining any of three predetermined regions of the upper, middle, and lower reels facing each reel 3L, 3C, and 3R are defined as effective lines. .. In the present embodiment, a line (center line) consisting of a combination of a middle stage region facing the reel 3L, a middle stage region facing the reel 3C, and a middle stage region facing the reel 3R is defined as an effective line.

In this way, in the reel display window 4, a plurality of symbols are variablely displayed by rotating each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, and a plurality of symbols are stopped by stopping the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. Is displayed. That is, each reel 3L, 3C, 3R and the reel display window 4 is an example of a symbol display means for variable display and stop display of a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns.

Further, 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 at the lower part of the reel display window 4, and is open 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 seat mounting portion 17 facing the opening of the information display window 14 with the window cover 16 interposed therebetween. A seat member (information sheet) in which information about the game is described is arranged between the seat mounting portion 17 and the window cover 16. Therefore, the information sheet is covered with a window cover 16 having a smooth surface without unevenness or gaps.

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

In the present 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 may be provided below the reel display window and may 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 on a flat surface facing the front. The stop button mounting portion 15 is provided with a through hole through which the stop buttons 19L, 19C, and 19R pass. The stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R are associated with each of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, 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, 19R are examples of operation means to be operated by the player, and are stop operation means for the player to perform a stop operation. Further, 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 the operating means to be operated by the player.

The medal slot 21 is provided to receive medals dropped from the outside by the player. The medals accepted in the medal slot 21 will be inserted into one game up to a predetermined number of medals, and the amount exceeding the specified number can be deposited inside the pachislot 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 for inserting the game medium.

The start lever 23 is provided to start the 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 composed of 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 as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as the number of medals to be paid out) and the number of medals deposited inside the pachislot machine (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits). ..

Side panel units 26L and 26R are provided on both sides of the pedestal portion 12. The side panel units 26L and 26R each have a light source, and perform an effect by the light emitted from the light source. Further, a checkout button 27 is provided below the side panel unit 26L. The settlement button 27 is provided to pull out the medals deposited inside the pachi-slot machine 1.

A lumbar 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 outlet 32, speaker holes 33L and 33R, and a medal tray unit 34 are provided. The medal payout outlet 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 port 32 are stored in the medal tray unit 34. The speaker holes 33L and 33R are provided to output sound effects, music, and the like according to the content of the production.

<Internal structure>
2 and 3 are perspective views showing the internal structure of the pachi-slot machine 1. FIG. 2 shows a state in which 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 view 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 the mounting brackets 43L and 43R.
The cabinet-side speaker 42 is, for example, a speaker for outputting a sound effect.

When the inside of the cabinet 2a is viewed from the front, the cabinet side relay board 44 is arranged on the left side of the cabinet side speaker 42. 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 connected to the payout count switch (not shown) is relayed.

An amplifier board 45 for controlling the sound output by 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 centralized terminal board 47 is arranged on the right side of the amplifier board 45. The external centralized terminal plate 47 is attached to the right side plate 20d of the cabinet 2a. The external centralized terminal board 47 has a medal insertion signal indicating that a medal has been inserted into the pachi-slot machine 1, a medal payout signal indicating that a medal has been paid out to the pachi-slot machine 1, and a predetermined error state has occurred in the pachi-slot machine 1. A security signal indicating that the pachi-slot machine 1 has been used, a special state signal indicating that the pachi-slot machine 1 has transitioned to the bonus gaming state described later, and a specific state signal indicating that the pachi-slot machine 1 has transitioned to the notification gaming state described later are transmitted to the pachi-slot machine. It is provided to output to the outside of 1.

When the inside of the cabinet 2a is viewed from the front, the sub power supply device 48 is arranged on the left side of the amplifier board 45. 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 having an AC voltage of 100 V to a power supply device 53 described later. Further, the electric power having an AC voltage of 100V is converted into the electric power having a DC voltage and supplied to the amplifier board 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 on the lower side inside the cabinet 2a.

The hopper device 51 is attached to the central portion of the bottom plate 20b in the cabinet 2a. The hopper device 51 has a structure capable of accommodating a large number of medals and ejecting them one by one. The hopper device 51 pays out medals when, for example, the number of stored medals exceeds 50, or when the checkout 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 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 removable from the bottom plate 20b.

The power supply device 53 has a power supply switch 53a and a power supply 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 plate 20c. The power supply device 53 converts the AC voltage 100V power supplied from the sub power supply device 48 into the DC voltage power required in each part, and supplies the converted power to each part.

As shown in FIGS. 2, 3 and 5, the middle door 41 is arranged at the center of the back surface of the front door 2b, and the reel display window 4 (see FIG. 3) can be opened and closed from the back side. Door stoppers 41a, 41b, 41c are provided at 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 in a state where the reel display window 4 is 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 fixing of the middle door 41.

A main control board case 55 containing a main control board 71 (see FIG. 6) and three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are attached to the middle door 41. A stepping motor is connected to the three reels 3L, 3C, and 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 seat mounting portion 17 are exposed. As described above, an information sheet in which information about the game is described is arranged between the back surface of the window cover 16 and the seat mounting portion 17. This information sheet is inserted into the gap formed between the back surface of the window cover 16 and the seat mounting portion 17 in a state where the middle door 41 is opened to expose the back surface of the window cover 16 and the seat mounting portion 17. The window. 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. This setting key type switch 56 is used when changing the set value in the pachi-slot machine 1 or confirming the set value in the pachi-slot machine 1. In the present embodiment, the main control board unit is composed of the main control board case 55 and the main control board 71 housed in the main control board case 55.

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 the main control means. The main control circuit 91 is a circuit that controls the main flow of the game in the pachi-slot machine 1, such as determination of internal winning combinations, rotation and stop of reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, determination of presence / absence of winning, and determination of production contents. .. The specific configuration of the main control circuit 91 will be described later.

Above the middle door 41, an auxiliary control board case 57 for accommodating the auxiliary control board 72 (see FIG. 6) is arranged. 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 the sub-control means. The sub-control circuit 101 is a circuit that controls the execution of an effect by displaying an image or the like. 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 surface side. That is, the fan 59 is arranged at the upper part on the back surface side of the front door 2b. The fan 59 blows air downward to air-cool the inside of the pachi-slot machine 1.

A sub-relay board 61 is arranged on the right side of the sub-control board case 57 when the front door 2b is viewed from the back surface side. The sub-relay board 61 relays the wiring connecting the sub-control board 72 and the main control board 71. Further, it is a board that relays wiring connecting the sub-control board 72 and the boards arranged around the sub-control board 72. Examples of the substrate arranged around the sub-control substrate 72 include LED substrates 62A and 62B, which will be described later.

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 emit light of an LED (Light Emitting Diode) 85 (see FIG. 6) showing a specific example of a light source according to an effect executed by the control of the sub-control circuit 101 (see FIG. 8). And display the blinking pattern. The pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of LED boards in addition to the LED boards 62A and 62B.

A 24h door open / close monitoring unit 63 is arranged below the sub-relay board 61. The 24h door open / close monitoring unit 63 stores the open / close history 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 lumbar 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 monitoring 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 appropriate, and guides the appropriate medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 21 to the hopper device 51. A medal sensor (not shown) for detecting that a proper medal has passed is provided on the path through which the medal passes in the selector 66.

The door open / close monitoring switch 67 is arranged on the left side of the selector 66 when the front door 2b is viewed from the back surface side. The door open / close monitoring 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 arranged below the reel display window 4 in a region opened and 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. It is a board that relays wiring with (see FIG. 6). Examples of various buttons and switches include a BET button 22, a settlement button 27, a door open / close monitoring switch 67, a BET switch 77 described later, a start switch 79, and the like.

[Control system of pachislot machine]
Next, the 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 in the middle door 41 and a sub control board 72 arranged in the front door 2b. The main control board 71 includes 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 board 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 main 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 switch 75 penetrates the switch through hole described later in the medal auxiliary storage 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 supply board 53b of the power supply device 53. The power switch 53a is turned on when supplying the necessary power to the pachi-slot machine 1.

Further, the main control board 71 has a selector 66, a door open / close 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 game operation display board 81 via a door relay terminal board 68. The auxiliary relay board 61 is connected. Since the selector 66, the door open / close monitoring switch 67, and the sub-relay board 61 have been described above, the description thereof will be omitted.

The BET switch 77 detects that the BET button 22 has been pressed by the player. The checkout switch 78 detects that the checkout button 27 has been 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 stoptable reel by an LED or the like. The stop switch board 80 is provided with a stop switch. The stop switch detects that each stop button 19L, 19C, 19R is 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 the replay is performed. It is a substrate for making it. A 7-segment display 24 and an LED 82 are connected to the game operation display board 81. The LED 82, for example, lights a mark indicating the start of a game, a mark for performing a replay, and the like.

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

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

Further, the ROM cartridge board 86 and the liquid crystal relay board 87 are connected to the sub-control board 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 directing, audio, LED boards 62A and 62B and other LED boards (not shown), and communication data. The liquid crystal relay board 87 is a board that relays the wiring connecting the sub-control board 72 and the liquid crystal display device 11.

<Main control circuit>
Next, the main control circuit 91 configured by 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 has a microcomputer 92 installed on the main control board 71 as a main component. 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 internal winning combinations 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 a clock pulse. The main CPU 93 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 98 generates random numbers 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 a pulse is output to the stepping motors of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R after detecting the reel index. As a result, the main CPU 93 manages the rotation angles of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R (mainly, how many symbols the reels have rotated). The reel index is information indicating that the reel has made one revolution. This reel index is provided, for example, with an optical sensor having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion, and is provided at a predetermined position on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, and the light emitting portion and the light receiving portion are connected by rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. Detection is performed by a reel position detection unit (not shown) provided with a detection piece interposed between them.

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 output of a predetermined number of pulses (for example, 16 times) required for rotation of one symbol is counted by the pulse counter, the symbol counter provided in the main RAM 95 is added one by one. The symbol counter is provided according to each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The value of the symbol counter is cleared when the reel index is detected by the reel position detection unit (not shown).

That is, in the present embodiment, by managing the symbol counter, it is possible to manage how many symbols have been rotated since the reel index was detected. Therefore, the position of each symbol of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is detected with reference to the position where the reel index is detected.

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

<Secondary 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 processes for executing the effect based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 91. The sub-control circuit 101 is basically configured to include 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 the output of video, sound, and light according to the control program stored in the ROM cartridge board 86 in response to the command transmitted from the main control circuit 91. The ROM cartridge board 86 is basically composed of 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, the main board communication task for controlling the communication with the main control circuit 91 and selecting and registering the effect content (effect data) according to the transmitted command, and the selected effect content. Based on this, a display control task that controls the display of images by the liquid crystal display device 11, a lamp control task that controls the output of light from a light source such as an LED85, and a sound output from speakers such as speakers 42, 58, 64, 65L, and 65R. 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 video creation. Further, a storage area for storing sound data related to BGM and sound effects, a storage area for storing lamp data related to a pattern of turning on and off light, and the like are included.

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

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

Further, the sub CPU 102 outputs a sound such as BGM by a speaker such as a speaker 42, 58, 64, 65L, 65R according to the sound data specified by the effect content.
Further, the sub CPU 102 controls the lighting and extinguishing of a light source such as the LED 85 according to the lamp data designated by the effect content.

[Change in game status]
Next, with reference to FIG. 9, the transition of the gaming state of the pachi-slot machine 1 will be described. FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing a transition of the gaming 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 in which a game is played by a player, a normal section (disadvantageous section) which is a disadvantageous game section for the player and a game section which is more advantageous for the player than the normal section. It is roughly divided into advantageous sections.

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

In the normal gaming state, the winning probability of the replay combination described later is set lower than that of the notified gaming state described later, and the winning probability of the small winning combination described later is set lower than the bonus gaming state described later, which is an advantageous stop operation for the player. It is a gaming state in which the notification of the procedure of is not performed. In the present embodiment, it is basically assumed that the low RT gaming state (RT0) described later corresponds to the normal gaming state. In addition, "RT" is an abbreviation of "replay time", and by changing this 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 has become like.

In the normal gaming state, when the bonus combination described later is won and the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the valid line (bonus is established), the game shifts to the bonus gaming state, and in the bonus gaming state, When a predetermined end condition is satisfied (for example, medals exceeding a predetermined number "300" are paid out) (bonus end), the bonus gaming state ends and the normal gaming state is entered. However, in the bonus game state, when the start condition of the notified game state is satisfied, the state shifts to the notified game state described later with the end of the bonus game state.

Further, in the normal game state, when the start condition of the notified game state is satisfied (for example, the lottery for shifting the notified game state described later is won), the state shifts to the notified game state, and the notified game state is set in the notified game state. When the end condition of is satisfied (for example, the notified game state normal end process described later or the notified game state regulation end process described later is performed), the notified game state ends and the game shifts to the normal game state.

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

Further, in the present embodiment, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the ascending replay described later is stopped and displayed on the effective line in the low RT gaming state (RT0), the RT gaming state is changed to the high RT gaming state (RT1) described later. It is designed to move to. Here, in the present embodiment, it is basically assumed that this high RT gaming state (RT1) corresponds to the notification gaming state, but even if the notification of the stop operation procedure is not performed, the ascending replay is performed. Since the combination of symbols corresponding to the above may be stopped and displayed on the effective line, 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 the above. For example, a plurality of gaming states having different winning probabilities (that is, RT gaming states) of the replay combination from the above-mentioned normal gaming states may be defined to form a normal section (disadvantageous section).

<Advantageous section>
In the present embodiment, the advantageous section is composed of a bonus gaming state and a notification gaming state.

In the bonus game state, the replay combination is not won, and the procedure of the stop operation advantageous to the player is not notified, but the winning probability of the small combination is set higher than that in the normal game state and the notified game state. , It is an advantageous gaming state for the player who increases the number of medals. However, even in the bonus gaming state, the replay winning combination may be won with a predetermined probability (for example, the same probability as the normal gaming state), and when the small winning combination is won, the procedure of the player's stop operation may be used. When the number of medals to be paid out fluctuates, the procedure of the stop operation which is advantageous for the player who will pay out more medals may be notified. In this case, in the bonus gaming state shifted from the normal gaming state, the procedure of the stop operation advantageous to the player is not notified, and in the bonus gaming state shifted from the notified gaming state, it is advantageous to the player. The procedure of the stop operation may be notified.

In the bonus game state, if the above-mentioned predetermined end condition is satisfied (bonus end), the bonus is established in the normal game state, and if the start condition of the notified game state is not satisfied during the bonus game state, the normal game state is satisfied. If the start condition of the notified game state is satisfied during the bonus game state, the state shifts to the notified game state. Further, if the bonus is established in the notified game state and the end condition of the notified game state is not satisfied during the bonus game state, the system shifts to the notified game state, and the end condition of the notified game state is satisfied during the bonus game state. If so, it shifts to the normal game state.

Here, in the present embodiment, when the bonus gaming state ends, the game always shifts to the low RT gaming state (RT0). Therefore, when shifting to the notified gaming state after the bonus gaming state ends. In the low RT gaming state (RT0), when the push order replay described later is won, the stop operation procedure in which the combination of symbols corresponding to the ascending replay described later is stopped and displayed on the effective line is notified. By performing the stop operation according to the procedure of the notified stop operation, the player shifts to the high RT gaming state (RT1) and the notified gaming state is started. In the present embodiment, the low RT gaming 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 that of the bonus gaming state, but the winning probability of the replay winning combination is set higher than that of the normal gaming state, and the notification of the stop operation procedure advantageous to the player is notified. Since it is performed, it is an advantageous gaming state for the player who increases the number of medals.
In the present embodiment, it is basically assumed that the high RT gaming state (RT1) corresponds to the notification gaming state.

In the notification 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 valid line (bonus is established), the game shifts to the bonus game state, and in the bonus game state described above. When the predetermined end condition is satisfied (bonus end), the bonus game state ends and the game shifts to the notified game state. However, in the bonus game state, when the end condition of the notified game state is satisfied, the normal game state is entered with the end of the bonus game state.

In the present embodiment, in the high RT gaming state (RT1), when the bonus combination is won, the RT gaming state shifts to the bonus internal winning (RT2) until the bonus is established. Here, the bonus internal winning (RT2) is an RT gaming state in which the winning probability of the replay combination is lower than that in the high RT gaming state (RT1), but in this case, the bonus internal winning (RT2) is in an 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 effective line, the RT gaming state is changed to 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. The combination of symbols to be used or the descending symbol may be stopped and displayed on the effective line. In this case, if the end condition of the notification game state is not satisfied, the stop operation procedure in which the combination of symbols corresponding to the ascending replay is stopped and displayed on the valid line is notified again, and the high RT game state (high RT game state). It is possible to return to RT1). In the present embodiment, the low RT gaming 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 above-mentioned bonus gaming state and notified gaming state may be specified to form an advantageous section. Further, for example, the bonus gaming state is defined as a gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player (or the medal is maintained without being advantageous or disadvantageous), and only the notified gaming state is defined as a gaming state that is advantageous to the player. May be good. Further, the notified gaming state may be defined as a gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player (or the medal is maintained without being advantageous or disadvantageous), and only the bonus gaming state may be defined as a gaming state that is advantageous to the player. ..

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

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

Normal replay and push order replays 1 to 6 are replay roles, and if they are established, the number of medals inserted in this game will be automatically inserted in the next game (replay will be activated). It is a role. The types of replay roles are shown as examples, and are not limited to these. For example, the normal replay may not be set, or instead of the push order replays 1 to 6, the combination of the ascending replay symbols described later is established with the correct pressing position answer, and the descending replay described later is established with the incorrect pressing position answer. It is also possible to set a replay combination in which the combination of the symbols of is established.

A normal replay is an internal winning combination that allows a combination of normal replay symbols (for example, a combination of replay symbols-replay symbols-replay symbols) to be established. -Stop control is performed so that normal replay is established regardless of the pressing position. Note that "pressing order does not matter" means that the operation order of the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R does not matter, and "pressing position does not matter" means that the operation timing of the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R does not matter. Meaning.

The push order replay 1 is at least from a combination of ascending replay symbols (for example, a combination of replay symbols-replay symbols-bell symbols) and a descending replay symbol combination (for example, bell symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol). It is an internal winning combination that is allowed to establish a combination of symbols), and if the push order replay 1 is won, the ascending replay is established with the pushing order correct answer (123), and the descending replay is established with the pushing order incorrect answer. It is stopped and controlled so as to do. 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 with the correct push order. The other push orders are incorrect push orders.

The push order replay 2 is at least from a combination of ascending replay symbols (for example, a combination of replay symbols-replay symbols-bell symbols) and a descending replay symbol combination (for example, bell symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol). It is an internal winning combination that is allowed to establish a combination of symbols), and if the push order replay 2 is won, the ascending replay is established with the pushing order correct answer (132), and the descending replay is established with the pushing order incorrect answer. It is stopped and controlled so as to do. 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 with the correct push order. The other push orders are incorrect push orders.

The push order replay 3 is at least from a combination of ascending replay symbols (for example, a combination of replay symbols-replay symbols-bell symbols) and a descending replay symbol combination (for example, bell symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol). It is an internal winning combination that is allowed to establish a combination of symbols), and if the push order replay 3 is won, the ascending replay is established with the pushing order correct answer (213), and the descending replay is established with the pushing order incorrect answer. It is stopped and controlled so as to do. 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 with the correct push order. The other push orders are incorrect push orders.

The push order replay 4 is at least from a combination of ascending replay symbols (for example, a combination of replay symbols-replay symbols-bell symbols) and a descending replay symbol combination (for example, bell symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol). It is an internal winning combination that is allowed to establish a combination of symbols), and if the push order replay 4 is won, the ascending replay is established with the pushing order correct answer (231), and the descending replay is established with the pushing order incorrect answer. It is stopped and controlled so as to do. 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 with the correct push order. The other push orders are incorrect push orders.

The push order replay 5 is at least from a combination of ascending replay symbols (for example, a combination of replay symbols-replay symbols-bell symbols) and a descending replay symbol combination (for example, bell symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol). It is an internal winning combination that is allowed to establish a combination of symbols), and if the push order replay 5 is won, the ascending replay is established with the pushing order correct answer (312), and the descending replay is established with the pushing order incorrect answer. It is stopped and controlled so as to do. In the push order replay 5, the 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 with the correct push order. The other push orders are incorrect push orders.

The push order replay 6 is at least from a combination of ascending replay symbols (for example, a combination of replay symbols-replay symbols-bell symbols) and a descending replay symbol combination (for example, bell symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol). It is an internal winning combination that is allowed to establish a combination of symbols), and if the push order replay 6 is won, the ascending replay is established with the pushing order correct answer (321), and the descending replay is established with the pushing order incorrect answer. It is stopped and controlled so as to do. 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 with the correct push order. The other push orders are incorrect push orders.

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 associated correct answer, so that the high RT game state is performed in the low RT game state (RT0). It is possible to establish an ascending replay that triggers a transition to (RT1), and prevent 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 these correct push orders are advantageous stop operation procedures for the player.

The normal small winning combination, the pushing order small winning combination 1 to 6, the special small winning combination 1, the special small winning combination 2, and the bonus small and medium-sized winning combination are the small winning combination that constitutes the payout combination, and the number of payouts associated with each other by being established. It is an internal winning combination for which medals are paid out. It should be noted that the types of payouts are shown as examples, and are not limited to these. For example, the normal small winning combination may not be set, or instead of the pushing order small winning combination 1 to 6, the combination of the normal small winning combination symbols described later is established in the pressing position correct answer 1, and the pressing position correct answer 2 is established. It is also possible to set a small combination in which the combination of the symbols of the special small combination described later is established, and the combination of the symbols of the specific small combination described later is established by the incorrect answer of the pressing position. Further, for example, when the bonus combination is established so that the medals corresponding to the number of payouts associated in advance are paid out, 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 a bell symbol-a bell symbol-a symbol consisting of a bell symbol), and when the normal small winning combination is won. , The stop is controlled so that the normal small winning combination is established regardless of the pushing order and the pressing position, and 9 medals are paid out when the normal small winning combination is established.

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

Here, the "correct answer at the pressing position" means that the operation timing of at least one of the stop buttons 19L, 19C, and 19R is a specific operation timing, and for example, all the symbols on the rotating reel 3C. The correct timing is when the stop button 19C is operated at the timing when the symbol positions (for example, 1 to 5) in a specific range among the positions (1 to 21) are displayed on the reel display window 4. Further, the "incorrect answer to the pressed position" means that the operation timing of at least one of the stop buttons 19L, 19C, and 19R is different from the specific operation timing. For example, the rotating reel. Incorrect answer is when the stop button 19C is operated at the timing when the symbol positions (for example, 1 to 5) in a specific range among all the symbol positions (1 to 21) in 3C are not displayed on the reel display window 4. It will be the timing.

In addition, the "descending symbol" is a combination of some of the combinations of "missing" symbols that give no benefit to the player, and is basically any of the push order small winning combinations 1 to 6. It is a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed when the crab is won, but none of the normal small combination, special small combination, and specific small combination is established (that is, when "missing" occurs).

In the push order small winning combination 1, the stop button 19L is first stopped, the stop button 19C is second stopped, and the stop button 19R is the first stop button 19L as the first push order (correct push order 1) that is the correct answer. 3 The push order to be stopped is associated, and as the second push order (push order correct answer 2) that is the correct answer, the stop button 19R, which is the reverse order of the first push order, is first stopped to stop. The pressing order in which the button 19C is operated for the second stop and the stop button 19L is operated for the third stop is associated with each other, and the other pressing orders are incorrect pressing orders.

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

In the push order small combination 2, the stop button 19L is first stopped, the stop button 19R is second stopped, and the stop button 19C is the first stop button 19C as the first push order (correct push order 1) that is the correct answer. 3 The push order to be stopped is associated, and as the second push order (push order correct answer 2) that is the correct answer, the stop button 19R, which is the reverse order of the first push order, is first stopped to stop. The pressing order in which the button 19L is operated for the second stop and the stop button 19C is operated for the third stop is associated with each other, and the other pressing orders are incorrect pressing orders.

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

In the push order small combination 3, the stop button 19C is first stopped, the stop button 19L is second stopped, and the stop button 19R is the first stop button 19R as the first push order (correct push order 1) that is the correct answer. 3 The push order to be stopped is associated, and as the second push order (push order correct answer 2) that is the correct answer, the stop button 19C, which is the reverse order of the first push order, is first stopped to stop. The pressing order in which the button 19R is operated for the second stop and the stop button 19L is operated for the third stop is associated with each other, and the other pressing orders are incorrect pressing orders.

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

In the push order small winning combination 4, the stop button 19C is first stopped, the stop button 19R is second stopped, and the stop button 19L is the first stop button 19L as the first push order (correct push order 1) that is the correct answer. 3 The push order to be stopped is associated, and as the second push order (push order correct answer 2) that is the correct answer, the stop button 19C, which is the reverse order of the first push order, is first stopped to stop. The pressing order in which the button 19L is operated for the second stop and the stop button 19R is operated for the third stop is associated with each other, and the other pressing orders are incorrect pressing orders.

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

In the push order small winning combination 5, the stop button 19R is first stopped, the stop button 19L is second stopped, and the stop button 19C is the first stop button 19C as the first push order (correct push order 1) that is the correct answer. 3 The push order to be stopped is associated, and as the second push order (push order correct answer 2) that is the correct answer, the stop button 19L, which is the reverse order of the first push order, is first stopped and stopped. The pressing order in which the button 19R is operated for the second stop and the stop button 19C is operated for the third stop is associated with each other, and the other pressing orders are incorrect pressing orders.

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

In the push order small combination 6, the stop button 19R is first stopped, the stop button 19C is second stopped, and the stop button 19L is the first stop button 19L as the first push order (correct push order 1) that is the correct answer. 3 The push order to be stopped is associated, and as the second push order (push order correct answer 2) that is the correct answer, the stop button 19L, which is the reverse order of the first push order, is first stopped and stopped. The pressing order in which the button 19C is operated for the second stop and the stop button 19R is operated for the third stop is associated with each other, and the other pressing orders are incorrect pressing orders.

In this way, when one of the push order small winning combinations 1 to 6 is won, the number of medals inserted (3 medals) is performed by the stop operation in the first push order, which is the associated correct answer. ), Nine medals are paid out, and in the high RT gaming state (RT1), it is possible to prevent the descending symbol that triggers the transition to the low RT gaming state (RT0) from being established. In addition, by performing the stop operation in the second push order that is the associated correct answer, three medals, which are the same as the number of inserted medals (three), are paid out, and the high RT gaming state is achieved. In (RT1), it is possible to prevent the descending symbol that triggers the transition to the low RT gaming state (RT0) from being established. Therefore, it can be said that the first push order and the second push order, which are the correct answers, are advantageous stop operation procedures for the player.

The special small winning combination 1 is an internal winning combination that is permitted to establish a combination of symbols of the special small winning combination 1 (for example, a combination of symbols consisting of a bell symbol-bell symbol-cherry symbol), and is assigned to the special small winning combination 1. If the player wins, the stop is controlled so that the special small winning combination 1 is established regardless of the pushing order and the pressing position, and when the special small winning combination 1 is established, three medals are paid out.

The special small winning combination 2 is an internal winning combination that is allowed to establish a combination of symbols of the special small winning combination 2 (for example, a combination of a bell symbol-cherry symbol-a symbol consisting of a bell symbol), and is assigned to the special small winning combination 2. If the player wins, the stop is controlled so that the special small winning combination 2 is established regardless of the pushing order and the pressing position, and when the special small winning combination 2 is established, three medals are paid out.

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

The single bonus is a bonus combination, and when it is established, it is an internal winning combination that shifts the gaming state to the bonus gaming state (the bonus is activated). It is an internal winning combination in which the combination and the bonus role are won at the same time.
Further, when these internal winning combinations are determined, the bonus winning combination is maintained in its internal winning state from the time it is won until it is established. This is called "carry-over", and the bonus role is also called "carry-over". In addition, the internal winning state of the bonus role is also called "between flags". The types of bonus roles are shown as an example, and are not limited to these. For example, different bonus combinations may be set as internal winning combinations, in which the same end condition (for example, payout exceeding "300") is specified, and different end conditions (for example, one of them is "300") may be set. A plurality of different bonus combinations may be set as the internal winning combination, in which the payout exceeding "10" and the payout exceeding "105") are specified. Further, including these bonus roles, the small role (for example, special small role 1 or special small role 2) may not be won at the same time, but may be won only alone, or the replay role (for example, normal replay) may be won. ) And may be elected at the same time.

The single bonus is an internal winning combination that is allowed to establish a combination of bonus symbols (for example, a combination of 7 symbols-7 symbols-7 symbols), and if the single bonus is won, the pressing position is correct. The stop is controlled so that the bonus is established, and the bonus is not established due to the incorrect answer of the pressed position, but the bonus is controlled to be carried over.

The special small winning combination 1 + bonus is at least a combination of the symbols of the special small winning combination 1 (for example, a combination of symbols consisting of a bell symbol-bell symbol-cherry symbol) and a combination of bonus symbols (for example, 7 symbols-7 symbols-7). It is an internal winning combination that is allowed to establish a combination of symbols consisting of symbols), and if a special small winning combination 1 + bonus is won, the stop control is made so that the special small winning combination 1 is established regardless of the push order or pressing position. , The bonus is controlled to be carried over. However, if the special small winning combination 1 is established with the correct pressing position answer, the special small winning combination 1 is not established with the incorrect pressing position answer, and the bonus is the correct answer with the pressing position, the bonus may be established. ..

The special small winning combination 2 + bonus is at least a combination of the special small winning combination 2 symbols (for example, a combination of bell symbols-cherry symbols-bell symbols) and a bonus symbol combination (for example, 7 symbols-7 symbols-7). It is an internal winning combination that is allowed to establish a combination of symbols consisting of symbols), and if the special small winning combination 2 + bonus is won, the stop control is made so that the special small winning combination 2 is established regardless of the push order or pressing position. , The bonus is controlled to be carried over. However, if the special small winning combination 2 is established with the correct pressing position answer, the special small winning combination 2 is not established with the incorrect pressing position answer, and the bonus is the correct pressing position, the bonus may be established. ..

In this embodiment, when the replay combination and the bonus combination (carry-over combination) are won in duplicate, the stop control is performed so that the replay combination is preferentially established over the bonus combination, and the small combination is obtained. In the case of simultaneous winning of the bonus role and the bonus role, or when the small role and the bonus role (carry-over role) are won in duplicate, the stop control is made so that the small role is preferentially established over the bonus role. It has become.

<Probability of winning an internal winner>
As shown in FIG. 10, in the internal lottery table of the present embodiment, the lottery value for each game state is associated with the 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, one internal lottery table will be used for explanation.

In the present embodiment, random numbers (lottery random values) extracted from a predetermined numerical range "0 to 65535" are sequentially subtracted by lottery values corresponding to each winning number, and the result of the subtraction is negative. An internal lottery is performed by determining whether or not it has become (whether or not a so-called "digit" 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 will be determined. When "0" is specified as the lottery value, the internal winning combination associated with the winning number is not determined (that is, the lottery is not performed) in the game state. There is. When the number of times of the determination processing as to whether or not the subtraction result is negative exceeds the number of winning numbers, the result of the internal lottery processing becomes "missing".

Here, the winning probability of each winning number can be expressed by "the lottery value corresponding to each winning number / the number of all random random values that may be extracted (65536)". In the present embodiment, the type of internal winning combination and the winning probability to be determined are changed by making the lottery value associated with a part or all of the winning numbers different for each game state, and as a result, the player I try to make the expectations that I hold up and down.

The method of internal lottery processing is not limited to the above-mentioned method. For example, a lottery random number value extracted from a predetermined numerical range "0 to 65535" is used as a lottery according to each winning number. The internal lottery may be performed by sequentially adding the values and determining whether the result of the addition is a predetermined value (for example, whether the value is equal to or higher than a predetermined value 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 operation on the lottery random number value to control the internal winning combination. That is, it suffices if the main CPU 93 can determine the internal winning combination based on the extracted lottery random number value, and the control method thereof 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 game state (low RT game state (RT0), high RT game state (RT1), bonus internal winning (RT2)) and bonus game The lottery value of each winning number in each game state of the state is stipulated.

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

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 the bonus internal winning (RT2) and in the bonus game state.

A lottery value "1092" is assigned to the "normal small winning combination" of the winning number "8" in the general gaming state, and a lottery value "0" is assigned in the bonus gaming state.

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

The lottery value "300" is assigned to the "special small role 1" and "special small role 2" of the winning numbers "15" and "16" in the general game state, and the lottery value "1024" is assigned in the bonus game state. Has been done.

The lottery value "0" is assigned to the "bonus small and medium-sized combination" of the winning number "17" in the general gaming state, and the lottery value "63488" is assigned in the bonus gaming state.

The lottery value "27" is assigned to the "special small winning combination 1 + bonus" and "special small winning combination 2 + bonus" of the winning numbers "18" and "19" in the general gaming state, and the lottery value "0" in the bonus gaming state. Is assigned. In this embodiment, since the bonus is not accumulated and won during the bonus internal winning (RT2), the winning number "18" or "19" is determined during the bonus internal winning (RT2). In, only "special small role 1" or "special small role 2" is newly determined as an internal winning combination.

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

<Overview of reel stop control>
Here, an 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, the formation of a combination of a plurality of symbols may be permitted in the unit game, and at what timing the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R are operated (stop operation timing). , And depending on the order in which the operations are performed (stop operation order), the combination of symbols that are finally stopped and displayed (also referred to as "winning combination") may be controlled to change.

That is, regarding which symbol combination is finally displayed as a stop display on the valid line (in other words, as basic information when the main CPU 93 executes the reel stop control). 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 "missing", any combination of symbols among a plurality of combinations of symbols predetermined by the symbol combination table (not shown) or the like is displayed on the valid 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 the maximum number of sliding pieces is set for four symbols, even if any of the internal winning combinations is won as a result of the internal lottery process, the establishment is permitted. If the symbols constituting the combination of symbols are arranged in excess of four symbols, the combination of symbols permitted to win 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 order. 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 valid line regardless of the stop operation order. Control is done.

However, for example, when the result of the internal lottery process is "push order replay 1" (winning number "2") and the stop operation order is "123", the combination of the symbols of the ascending replay is an effective line. Although it is displayed as a stop at the top, if it is in another stop operation order, the combination of the symbols of the ascending replay is not displayed as a stop on the valid line.

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

First, the main CPU 93 determines the internal winning combination in the internal lottery process (see S14 in FIG. 11) described later, and stores the information regarding the internal winning combination in the main RAM 95. In (see 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 regarding the internal winning combination.

Here, exemplifying the information stored as various stop control information, in relation to the above-mentioned second element, at which symbol position when the stop button is operated in each reel, at which symbol position is stopped (). In relation to the information that directly or indirectly defines the number of sliding pieces) and the third element described above, when the stop button is operated in which stop operation order, which symbol combination is preferentially displayed. Information that directly or indirectly defines the above can be mentioned.

Next, in the reel stop control process (see S21 in FIG. 11) described later, the main CPU 93 stops each reel based on various stop control information stored in the main RAM 95. In particular, when the internal winning combination is the "pushing order combination", appropriate stop control information is selected from the stored stop control information according to the stop operation order, or 1 stop operation is performed. After that, stop control information is generated (changed) and stop control is performed.

Depending on the stop operation timing and the stop operation order, different stop controls may be executed even for the same internal winning combination, but the stop control is uniquely defined in advance and is the same. The same stop control is executed as long as the internal winning combination is the same and the stop operation timing and stop operation order are the same.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the plurality of internal winning combinations, the combination of symbols associated with each of the plurality of internal winning combinations and permitted to be established, the lottery value used for the lottery, and the first to the first to the lottery values. By predetermining the stop control information regarding the stop control of the reel based on the third element, the ball ejection 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 process. The main control process described below is started when the power is turned on to the pachi-slot machine 1.

First, when the power is turned on to the pachi-slot machine 1, the main CPU 93 executes the power-on processing (S10). In this power-on processing, it is determined whether the backup data backed up when the power is turned off is normal, whether the set value has been changed (setting change), etc., and the initialization process is executed according to the determination result. ..

Next, the main CPU 93 executes an initialization process at the end of one game (one unit game) (S11). In this initialization process, 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 information about the internal winning combination excluding the carry-over combination is stored is initialized (cleared to 0).

Next, the main CPU 93 executes the medal acceptance / start check process (S12). In this medal reception / start check process, the medals inserted by the player are detected, and if the number of inserted medals is the number that enables the game to start, the start operation of the player can be detected. .. For example, when three medals are inserted in the general gaming state, or when two medals are inserted in the bonus gaming 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 allocated to the main RAM 95 (S13). In this embodiment, at least, a random number value (lottery random value) used in the internal lottery process described later and a random number value (notification random value) used in the process related to the transition or addition of the notification game state described later are used. 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 the carry-over combination.

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

Next, the main CPU 93 executes the reel stop initial setting process (S16). In this reel stop initial setting 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 allocated to the main RAM 95 (S17). The start command data is, for example, to enable the sub CPU 102 to recognize information such as the type of the internal winning combination, the type of the game state, the type of the lottery state, and the remaining number of payouts in the bonus game state at which the bonus ends. It is the data of.

Next, the main CPU 93 executes the lock execution process at the start of the game (S18). In this game start lock execution process, for example, when the notified game state is started from the current game, the game start in which the player's game operation (for example, stop operation) is invalidated for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds). Perform a time lock. Further, based on the execution of the lock at the start of the game, the output of the specific state signal is started from the external centralized terminal board 47. The specific state signal may be output in the lock execution process (S29) at the end of the game, which will be described later.

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

Next, the main CPU 93 executes the reel rotation start processing (S20). In this reel rotation start process, a process for requesting the start of rotation 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 drive 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 at a constant speed (for example, 80). Accelerate until rotation / 1 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 reel index described above is detected, the stop operation to the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R is permitted.

Although not shown, 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. Store in the communication data storage area. The reel rotation start command data is, for example, data for making it possible for the sub CPU 102 to recognize that the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R has started.

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

Next, the main CPU 93 executes the reel stop control process (S21). In this reel stop control process, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped and controlled based on the internal winning combination, the stop control information, and the player's stop operation. Although not shown, 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. This reel stop command data includes the type of 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 scheduled stop position (that is, the reel is actually scheduled to stop). This is data for making information such as the symbol position) recognizable by the sub CPU 102.

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

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

Although not shown, 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. It is stored in the data storage area (S27). The winning operation command data is data for making information such as the type of winning combination and the number of payouts recognizable by the sub CPU 102, for example.

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

Specifically, the main CPU 93 updates the RT game state to the high RT game state (RT1) based on the fact that the combination of the symbols of the ascending replay is displayed on the effective line in the low RT game 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 (RT2) based on the winning (carried over) of the bonus.

Further, the main CPU 93 updates the RT gaming state to the low RT gaming state (RT0) based on the fact that the descending replay symbol combination or the descending symbol is displayed on the effective line in the high RT gaming state (RT1). ..

The transition trigger of each RT gaming state in the general gaming state is not limited to the above-mentioned one, and can be appropriately set. For example, after one transition opportunity is established, the RT gaming state may be transferred by using the fact that a predetermined number of games have been performed as another transition opportunity.

Next, the main CPU 93 executes the game medium number counting process (S25). In this game medium number counting process, the initial state is when a backup error of the main RAM 95 occurs in the pachi-slot machine 1 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 cumulative number of medals that have increased (or decreased) from the initial state is counted as the transition condition.

For example, in the main CPU 93, the number of games played from the initial state is 100, and the number of medals consumed during that period (excluding the game in which the re-game is activated) is 30 (3 inserted × 10 times). When the number of medals paid out during that period is 90 (9 payouts x 10 times), the number of medals for plus 60, which is the net increase in the difference (difference number), is counted. Further, in the main CPU 93, the number of games played from the initial state is 100, and the number of medals consumed during that period (excluding the game in which the re-game is activated) is 270 (3 inserted × 90 times). When the number of medals paid out during that period is 90 (9 payouts x 10 times), the number of medals for minus 180, which is the net reduction (difference number) of the difference, is counted.

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

Further, the method for counting the number of game media is not limited to this, and can be appropriately set. For example, even in a game in which the re-game is activated, the number of game media may be counted assuming that three medals have been paid out, and the number of medals consumed may be simply counted. The number of game media may be counted. Further, even if a minus occurs in the counting result, it may be maintained at 0 in the counting. That is, the net decrease may not be counted, but only the net increase may be counted.

Next, the main CPU 93 executes the regulation end-related process shown in FIG. 13 (S26). In this regulation end-related processing, the notification game is performed even before the normal end condition of the notification game state is satisfied based on the counting result of the above-mentioned game medium number counting process or other regulation end conditions are satisfied. The process of forcibly terminating the state is executed. Details will be described later.

Next, the main CPU 93 executes the bonus game operation / end check process (S27). In this bonus game operation / end check process, if the combination of bonus symbols is displayed on the valid line in the general game state as a result of the winning search process, the game state is shifted to the bonus game state and the bonus ends. The initial value (for example, "300") of the number of payouts in the bonus game state is set. In addition, when 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 ends. The game state is changed to the general game state (more specifically, the low RT game state (RT0)).

In this embodiment, as an example of the bonus game state, "BB" (big bonus / first-class special bonus) in which "RB" (regular bonus / first-class special bonus) is continuously operated is used. The explanation is made using a continuous operation device), but the explanation is not limited to this, for example, "MB" (middle bonus / type 2 special) in which "CB" (challenge bonus / type 2 special character) is continuously operated. The bonus continuous operation device related to the bonus) may be used, or simply "RB" or "CB" may be used.

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

Next, the main CPU 93 executes the lock execution process at the end of the game (S29). In this game end lock execution process, for example, when the notification game state is terminated in the current game, the player's game operation (for example, start operation or input operation) is invalidated for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds). Execute the lock at the end of the game. Further, based on the execution of the lock at the end of the game, 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 terminated in the above-mentioned game start lock execution process (S18).

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

Further, in the lock execution process at the end of the game, for example, when the bonus game state is terminated in the current game, the player's game operation (for example, start operation or input operation) is performed for a predetermined time (for example, 4 seconds). Executes the lock at the end of the game to be invalidated. Further, based on the execution of the lock at the end of the game, the output of the special state signal output from the external centralized terminal board 47 is terminated. The output of the special state signal may be terminated in the bonus game operation / termination process (S27) described above.

The main CPU 93 returns to the process of step S11 after executing the process of step S29.

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

First, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not it is in the bonus gaming state (S40). When the main CPU 93 determines that it is in the bonus gaming state (YES), it subsequently determines whether or not the notification gaming state is being interrupted (S41). That is, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not it is a bonus gaming state shifted from the notified gaming state.

When the main CPU 93 determines that the notification game state is being suspended (YES), the main CPU 93 adds the number of continuations of the notification game state to the lottery based on the lottery state and the internal winning combination, and adds the lottery result to the number of continuations. (S42), the game start notification game-related processing is terminated. Here, the "lottery state" is an element for determining the degree of advantage of the lottery regarding the notified game state, and in the present embodiment, as an example thereof, the lottery state in which the lottery related to the notified game state is relatively advantageous. A "high mode" and a lottery state "low mode" in which the lottery related to 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 winning combination 1 or the special small winning combination 2, the main CPU 93 has a probability of 65536/65536 as the number of continuations of the notification gaming state (for example, 50). When it is decided to add (times), the lottery state is in the low mode, and the internal winning combination is the special small winning combination 1 or the special small winning combination 2, there is a probability of 16384/65536 as the number of continuations of the notification gaming state. Decide to add (for example, 50 times).

If the main CPU 93 determines in step S41 that the notification game state is not interrupted (NO), the main CPU 93 draws a lottery for the transition to the notification game state based on the lottery state and the internal winning combination, and if it wins, a bonus. After the end of the game state, the state shifts to the notification game state (S43), and the notification game-related processing at the start of the game ends.

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 to shift to the notification gaming state with a probability of 32768/65536, and the lottery state. Is in the low mode, and when the internal winning combination is the special small winning combination 1 or the special small winning combination 2, it is determined that the game shifts to the notified gaming state with a probability of 8192/65536.

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

Here, the "instruction information" for notifying the stop operation procedure is information for making the stop operation procedure advantageous to the player recognizable by the sub CPU 102, and is, for example, push order replays 1 to 6 and push order. When any of the small winning combinations 1 to 6 is won, information indicating the stop operation order that is the correct answer in the push order is generated and stored in the effect state command data. Further, for example, when the single bonus is won, the information indicating the pressing position (specific operation timing) of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R which is the correct answer of the pressing 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 procedure of the stop operation of the player, and in the case of the notified game state, the effect state command including the instruction information is issued. On the other hand, when the game is not in the notification game state, the effect state command including the instruction information is not transmitted to the sub control circuit 101.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 91 composed of the main control board 71 and the sub control circuit 101 composed of the sub control board 72 are in only 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 procedure of the player's stop operation. As a result, even if some kind of fraudulent activity (for example, illegal modification, unauthorized access to the communication path from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101) is performed on the sub control circuit 101, the game is balanced. It is possible to guarantee the sex and prevent the amusement shop 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 appropriately set. For example, the effect state command may be transmitted regardless of whether or not the game is in the notification game state. In this case, if it is in the notified game state, an effect state command is generated and transmitted so that the instruction information is included, and if it is not in the notified game state, an effect state command is generated so that the instruction information is not included. And send it.

Further, in this case, when the game is not in the notification game state, it is identifiable that the information indicating only the type of the internal winning combination (that is, the replay combination, the small combination, or the bonus combination is won) instead of the instruction information. However, the effect status command may be generated and transmitted so as to include information that cannot be identified up to the detailed contents.

Next, as in step S42, the main CPU 93 draws by adding the number of continuations of the notified game state based on the lottery state and the internal winning combination, 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 notified gaming state (S47), and subsequently determines whether or not the number of continuations of the notified gaming state is 0 (S48). If it is determined that the number of continuations of the notified game state is 0 (YES), the notified game state normal end process is executed (S49), and the notified game-related process at the start of the game is ended. In this notification game state normal end process, the game state is shifted to the normal game state from the next game, 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 continuations of the notified game state is not 0 (that is, 1 or more), the main CPU 93 executes a lottery process for shifting the lottery state during the notified game state (NO). S50), the game start notification game-related processing is terminated. In the transition lottery process of the lottery state during the notification game state, for example, when it is decided whether or not to shift the lottery state based on the current lottery state and the internal winning combination, it is decided. Set the determined lottery status.

When it is determined in step S44 that the main CPU 93 is not in the notified gaming state, that is, is in the normal gaming state (NO), the main CPU 93 executes the transition lottery process of the lottery state during the normal gaming state, as in step S50. (S51).

Next, the main CPU 93 draws a lottery for the transition to the notified game state based on the lottery state and the internal winning combination, and if won, shifts from the next game to the notified game state (S52). Notification at the start of a game Ends game-related processing.

In the present embodiment, when the game state is changed from the notified game state to the bonus game state during the bonus game state, the lottery state during the notified game state is inherited even in the bonus game state, and the normal game state is changed to the bonus game state. In the case of transition to, the lottery state during the normal gaming state is inherited even in the bonus gaming state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the transition lottery process of the lottery state is executed independently even in the bonus gaming state. You may do it.

Further, the lottery state during the notification game state and the lottery state during the normal game state (including the lottery state during the bonus game state if it is set independently even in the bonus game state) have the same configuration (that is,). It may be a configuration consisting of a low mode or a high mode given as an example, and may have a different configuration (for example, a low mode or a high mode as a lottery state during a notification game state, and a low mode, a medium mode, or a lottery state during a normal game state). It may be configured as a high mode).

<Processing related to end of regulation>
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a regulation end-related process executed in step S26 of the main control process 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 number of medals counted in the above-mentioned game medium number counting process has reached a predetermined value (“3000” or more in this embodiment). When the main CPU 93 determines that the number of counting game media is not a predetermined value (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether or not the regulation end selection operation has been performed (S61). Here, the regulation end selection operation is an operation in which the player selects that the same processing as at the end of regulation is performed even before the number of counting game media reaches a predetermined value. In the present embodiment, the regulation end selection operation is performed. For example, it is performed by continuously pressing the BET button 22 for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds).

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

In the present embodiment, the lottery state is initialized not only when the process of step S63 is executed but also when the above-mentioned transition condition of the initial state is satisfied. The low mode may be uniformly set as the later lottery state, or the lottery state after initialization may be determined by lottery. For example, in the case of configuring 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 at the end of the regulation. Further, different initialization processes may be performed depending on whether the process of step S63 is executed and the transition condition of the initial state is satisfied.

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

If the main CPU 93 determines in step S64 that it is not in the bonus gaming state (NO), it subsequently determines whether or not it is in the notified gaming state (S67). When the main CPU 93 determines that it is in the notified game state (YES), the main CPU 93 clears the notified game state (S68). On the other hand, when it is determined that the main CPU 93 is not in the notification game state (NO), the regulation end-related processing is terminated.

Next, the main CPU 93 executes the notification game state regulation end processing (S69), and ends the regulation end-related processing. In this notified game state regulation end process, the game state is shifted to the normal game state from the next game (in the case of the bonus game state, the game after the bonus ends), and the number of continuations of the notified game state is initialized (0 clear). do.

<Notification at the end of the game Game-related processing>
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 it is the end of the bonus gaming state (S80). That is, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the process of terminating the bonus game state has been executed in the above-mentioned bonus game operation / end process. When the main CPU 93 determines that it is the end of the bonus gaming state (YES), it subsequently determines whether or not the notification gaming state is being interrupted (S81). That is, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the bonus gaming state shifted from the notified gaming state has ended.

When the main CPU 93 determines that the notification game state is being interrupted (YES), the notification game state restart processing is executed (S82), and the notification game-related processing at the end of the game is terminated. In this notified game state resumption process, the game state is shifted to the notified game state from the next game, and the number of continuations of the notified game state temporarily saved in the notified game state interruption process (S85) described later is restored. Processing related to restarting is executed. Further, even when it is determined (NO) that the notification game state is not interrupted, the main CPU 93 ends the notification game-related processing at the end of the game.

When the main CPU 93 determines in step S80 that it is not the end of the bonus gaming state (NO), it subsequently determines whether or not it is in the notified gaming state (S83). When the main CPU 93 determines that the game is in the notification game state (YES), the main CPU 93 further determines whether or not the bonus is 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 above-mentioned bonus game operation / end process. When it is determined that the bonus has been established (YES), the main CPU 93 executes the notification game state interruption process (S85), and ends the notification game-related process at the end of the game. In this notification game state interruption processing, as described above, processing related to interruption such as temporarily saving the number of continuations of the notification game state is executed. Further, the main CPU 93 also ends the game end notification game-related processing even when it is determined that the bonus is not established (NO).

When the main CPU 93 determines in step S83 that the game is not in the notified game state (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether or not to shift to the notified game state from the next game (S86). That is, it is determined that the main CPU 93 shifts to the notified game state in step S43 or step S52 of the above-mentioned game start notification game-related process, and whether or not the main CPU 93 should shift to the notified game state from the next game. To judge. When the main CPU 93 determines that the next game is to be shifted to the notified game state (YES), the main CPU 93 sets an initial value (for example, “100”) of the number of continuations of the notified 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 allocated to the main RAM 95. (S88), the game end notification game-related processing is terminated. The notified game state start command data is, for example, data for enabling the sub CPU 102 to recognize information indicating that the notified game state is started.

When the main CPU 93 determines in step S86 that the next game is not to be shifted to the notified game state (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether or not it is the normal end or the regulation end of the notified game state (S89). ). That is, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the process of terminating the notified game state has been executed in step S50 of the above-mentioned game start notification game-related process or step S69 of the regulation end time process. When the main CPU 93 determines that it is the normal end or the regulation end of the notification game state (YES), the main CPU 93 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 allocated to the main RAM 95 (S90), and the notification game-related processing at the end of the game is terminated. The notified game state end command data is, for example, data for enabling the sub CPU 102 to recognize information indicating which end condition is satisfied when the notified game state ends. Further, the main CPU 93 also ends the notification game-related processing at the end of the game when it is determined that it is not the normal end or the regulation end of the notification game state (NO).

<Interrupt processing controlled by the main CPU>
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an interrupt process controlled by 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 the input port check process described later in the description of FIG. 16 (S321). In this input port check process, for example, the presence / 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 on-edge and off-edge 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) in the main RAM 95.

Next, the main CPU 93 executes the timer update process (S322). In this timer update process, for example, when the value of the wait timer for controlling the wait time or the lock timer for controlling the lock time is 1 or more, the value of the timer is subtracted by "1" for each interrupt. Is executed. Next, the main CPU 93 executes the communication data transmission process described later in the description of FIG. 17 (S323). Next, the main CPU 93 executes the reel control process (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 in FIG. 11). Then, based on the fact that each reel has reached a predetermined speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute), by driving and controlling each stepping motor, a constant speed process for maintaining the predetermined speed is executed, and the reels are operated. Based on the rotation stop request of each reel in the stop control process (S21 of FIG. 11), the stop process of stopping the rotation of each reel is executed by driving and controlling each stepping motor.

Next, the main CPU 93 executes the 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 process that occurs periodically.

<Input port check process>
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an input port check process executed in step S321 of the interrupt process controlled by 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 state of the input port before the previous interrupt, that is, one interrupt, 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 before one interrupt with the state of the current input port, the main CPU 93 can confirm the state of both input ports, and the state of the input port can be confirmed. It is checked whether the state has changed, for example, whether 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, in the main CPU 93, when the input data of the input port assigned to the start switch 79 was the data indicating off before one interrupt, but now it is the data indicating on, it is transferred to the on-edge. The on-edge information indicating that the data is stored in the main RAM 95, and the input data of the input port assigned to the start switch 79 was the data indicating on before one interruption, but is now the data indicating off. If there is, the off-edge information indicating that the data has been transferred to the off-edge is stored in the main RAM 95.

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

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

When the main CPU 93 determines 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 the main CPU 93 determines 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 the main CPU 93 determines that there is no untransmitted data in the communication data storage area (NO), the main CPU 93 generates non-operation command data, and the generated non-operation command data is stored in the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 95. Store (S343).

In the non-operation command data, on-edge and off-edge information of various switches and on / off information of various sensors stored in the above-mentioned input port check process are set as parameters. As a result, it is possible to prevent the interrupt processing in which the command is not transmitted from occurring and prevent fraudulent acts against the command transmission, and by causing the sub CPU 102 to recognize this information, the period during which the operation is originally invalid is possible. It is possible to change the effect based on the operation (for example, the operation to 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. (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 is completed (S346).

If the main CPU 93 determines that the transmission of communication data has not been completed (NO), the process returns to the process of step S345. On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines that the transmission of the communication data is completed (YES), the main CPU 93 updates the communication data storage area so as to clear it (S347), and ends the communication data transmission process.

[Secondary control processing]
Next, various processes executed by the sub CPU 102 of the sub control circuit 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 to 22.

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

Next, the sub CPU 102 activates the lamp control task (S361). In this lamp control task, the sub CPU 102 waits for receiving the timer interrupt event message transmitted to the sub CPU 102 every 2 milliseconds, and various lamps are received according to the receipt of the timer interrupt event message. (For example, LED85) controls the lighting state.

Next, the sub CPU 102 activates the sound control task (S362). In this sound control task, similarly to the lamp control task, the sound output state of various speakers (for example, speakers 42, 58, 64, 65L, 65R) is 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 a mother task activated in step S363 of the power-on process 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 started (S372), and the mother task is terminated.

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

First, the sub CPU 102 executes a check of 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 has been received (S382). If the sub CPU 102 determines that the command different from the previous one has not been received (NO), the process returns to the process of step S380.

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

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

First, the sub CPU 102 checks the change from the previous game information (S390). That is, in the sub CPU 102, the current game information generated based on the transmitted command is generated based on the commands transmitted up to the previous time, and the game information is different from the game information registered in the sub RAM 103. Check if it is.

Next, the sub CPU 102 executes the object control process (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 hall menu display request (S392). In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 102 determines that there is a hall menu display request when the setting key type switch 56 is turned on. When the sub CPU 102 determines that there is a hall menu display request (YES), the sub CPU 102 executes the hall menu control process (S393), and returns to the process of step S390.

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

When the sub CPU 102 determines in step S392 that there is no hall menu display request (NO), the sub CPU 102 subsequently determines whether or not 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. When the sub CPU 102 determines that there is a guide menu display request (YES), the sub CPU 102 executes the guide menu control process (S395), and returns to the process of step S390. Further, the sub CPU 102 also returns to the process of step S390 when it is determined that there is no guide menu display request (NO).

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

<Processing when receiving a command>
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a command reception processing executed in step S383 of the main board communication task shown in FIG.

First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the effect state command has been received (S400). When the sub CPU 102 determines 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 processing.

On the other hand, when the sub CPU 102 determines that the effect state command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 102 subsequently determines whether or not the start command has been received (S402). When the sub CPU 102 determines that the start command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 102 further determines whether or not the instruction information or the like has been acquired (S403). That is, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the instruction information or the like for notifying 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 or the like has been acquired (YES), the sub CPU 102 sets the stop operation procedure notification effect data according to the acquired instruction information or the like (S404). ), Ends the processing when the command is received.

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

If the sub CPU 102 determines in the process of step S402 that the start command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 102 executes another command reception process (S406) and ends the command reception process. In this other command reception processing, for example, when the initialization command for which the command data is generated in the power-on processing described above (see step S10 in FIG. 11) is received, the effect is produced based on the presence or absence of the setting change. Restore the state or initialize the effect state. Further, for example, when the medal insertion command for which the command data is generated in the above-mentioned medal acceptance / start check process (see step S12 in FIG. 11) is received, the medal insertion sound is output based on the presence or absence of the medal insertion. The effect data for displaying the effect data is set, or the effect data for displaying the background image according to the gaming state is set.

Further, for example, when the reel rotation start command for which the command data is generated in the above-mentioned reel rotation start processing (see step S20 in FIG. 11) is received, the effect data for outputting the reel rotation start sound is set. Reel. Further, for example, when the reel stop command for which the command data is generated in the above-mentioned reel stop control process (see step S21 in FIG. 11) is received, the effect data for outputting the reel stop sound is set. Further, for example, when the winning operation command for which the command data is generated in the above-mentioned medal payout process (see step S23 in FIG. 11) is received, the effect data for outputting the payout sound according to the number of payouts is set. When the game state is changed or the game state is changed, the effect data for displaying the image indicating to that effect is set.

Further, for example, if the bonus start command for which the command data is generated in the above-mentioned bonus game operation / end process (see step S27 in FIG. 11) is received, the initial number of payouts in the bonus game state at which the bonus ends is initially received. The effect data for displaying the value is set. Further, for example, if the bonus end command for which command data is generated in the above-mentioned bonus game operation / end process (see step S27 in FIG. 11) is received, an effect for suggesting a game state to be transferred after the end of the bonus. The data is set. Further, for example, in the case of receiving a non-operation command for which command data is generated in the above-mentioned communication data transmission process (see FIG. 17), the effect content is changed based on the information transmitted as the non-operation command. The production data is set. Specifically, when the effect data determined at the time of receiving the start command is the effect data requesting repeated pressing of the BET button 22, whether the BET button 22 received as a non-operation command is in the on-edge state. The content of the production is changed based on the information of the off-edge state.

Further, for example, when the notification game state start command for which the command data is generated in the above-mentioned game end notification game-related processing (see FIG. 14) is received, a video indicating that the notification game state is entered is displayed. The effect data for displaying the initial value of the number of continuations of the notification game state is set together with the effect data for the purpose. Further, for example, if the notification game state end command for which the command data is generated in the above-mentioned game end notification game-related processing (see FIG. 14) is received, a video indicating that the notification game state ends is displayed. At the end of the regulation, the effect data for notifying specific information (for example, see FIGS. 24 to 27) is set.

[Functional configuration of pachislot machines]
Next, with reference to FIG. 23, various functions in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing a functional configuration of the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, each means shown in FIG. 23 executes necessary processing, and by demonstrating the functions of each, the movements required for the progress of the game and the movements related thereto can be controlled. ing.

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

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

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

The regulation information notification means 305 includes a supplementary notification means 311 at the end of regulation and an adjustment notification means 312 before the end of regulation.

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

<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 variation of the symbol displayed on the symbol display means described above. Further, the random number value (lottery random value) used when the internal winning combination determining means 204 determines the internal winning combination by the random number value extracting means 203 is within a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535). Extracted from. Further, a random number value (notifying random number value) used when the notification game state control means 216 makes a determination regarding the notification game state is extracted from within a predetermined numerical 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 method>
As described above, the random number value extracting means 203 extracts a necessary random value (for example, a lottery random value or a notification random value) based on the fact that the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means 202. In the present embodiment, the sampling circuit 99 for extracting the random numbers generated by the random number generator 98 constitutes the random number value extracting means 203. The type, number, and numerical range of the random number values to be extracted are not limited to those described above, and the number of random number values required for the game can be extracted from within a predetermined numerical range.

<Means for determining internal winners>
The internal winning combination determining means 204 draws a lot based on the random number values extracted by the random number value extracting means 203, and determines the internal winning combination from a plurality of predetermined combinations. That is, the combination of symbols that are allowed to be displayed on the valid 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 in FIG. 11) based on the internal lottery table (see FIG. 10) constitutes the internal winning combination determining 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 variation control means 206 stops the symbol variation display by the symbol display means described above. In the present embodiment, the stop switch board 80 for detecting the operation of the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R by the player, which is connected to the main control circuit 91, constitutes the stop operation detecting means 205.

In the present embodiment, as described above, the first stop operation of the reels performed when all the reels are rotating is the first stop operation, and the stop operation performed after the first stop operation is the second. The stop operation performed after the stop operation and the second stop operation is called the third stop operation.

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

In the present embodiment, a reel rotation start process for starting the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the operation of the start lever 23 by the player by driving and controlling the stepping motor (see S20 in FIG. 11). ) Is executed, and the reel stop control process (see S21 in FIG. 11) for stopping and controlling the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the operation of the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R by the player is performed. 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 the time 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 for 4 symbols, and when the specified period is 75 msec, the maximum number of sliding pieces is set for 1 symbol. The maximum number of sliding pieces is not limited to these, and can be set as appropriate.

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

<Profit-giving means>
When it is determined by the winning determination means that there is a winning (establishment), the profit-giving means 208 grants a profit according to the combination of the winning (established) symbols. That is, the profit-giving means 208 grants the 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 in FIG. 11) or the like based on the result of the prize search process constitutes the profit-giving means 208. In addition, when the profit to be given is given by the control of the sub-control circuit 101, the sub-control circuit 101 may constitute the profit-giving means.

Here, the profits given by the profit-giving means 208 are related to the payout of medals, the operation of the re-game in which the same amount of game media as the current game is automatically inserted, and the re-game can be performed again. Activation of the replay high probability state (replay time) that increases the winning probability of the internal winning combination, activation of the special gaming state (bonus) that increases the winning probability of the internal winning combination related to the payout of medals, and appropriate stop for the player. By notifying the operation procedure, it is possible to mention the operation of the notification game state (assist time) in which the winning probability of the internal winning combination related to the payout of medals is high. The profit given by the profit-giving means 208 is not limited to this.

<Means for changing the set value>
The set value changing means 209 selects a set value by operating a setting change operation (that is, a setting key type switch 56 and a setting value selection switch (not shown)) by a staff member of the game store, and the start lever 23 (Operation to confirm the selected set value by operating) is detected, one set value is set from a plurality of predetermined 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 for 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 constitute the setting value changing means 209.

<Lock control means>
When the lock execution condition is satisfied, the lock control means 210 invalidates the player's game operation (for example, throwing operation, start operation, or stop operation) 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 in FIG. 11) and the game end lock execution process (see S29 in 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 called "lock at the start of the game", and the control for stopping the progress of the game executed at the end of the game is called "lock at the end of the game". Called. That is, "lock at the start of the game" means that after the start lever 23 is operated, the operation of the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R is not effective for a predetermined period, and the progress of the game is stopped. The control is to be performed, and the "lock at the end of the game" is an operation to the BET button 22 or an operation to the start lever 23 for a predetermined period after the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R are operated. Is a control that stops the progress of the game in the sense that is not effective. Of course, the trigger of "locking" is not limited to the above, and for example, after the start lever 23 is operated and any of the stop buttons 19L, 19C, and 19R is operated, for a predetermined period of time, the trigger is not limited to the above. It may be possible to perform control in which subsequent operations are not effective.

In the present 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 the random value is not limited to this. A lottery may be performed based on a random number value extracted by the extraction means 203, and whether or not to execute the lock 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 lottery, and whether or not to shift to the notified gaming state is determined including the lottery result. You may do it.

Further, the lock execution condition is not limited to the above-mentioned one, and can be set as appropriate. For example, when the notification game state is terminated in this game, the lock at the end of the game for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) as described above is executed at the normal end, and at the end of the regulation. , The lock at the end of the game for a specific time (for example, 10 seconds) different from the predetermined time may be executed. That is, at the end of the regulation of the notification game state, the lock execution control different from the usual one may be performed.

<External signal output control means>
When the output start condition or output end condition of the external signal is satisfied, the external signal output control means 211 starts outputting the above-mentioned medal insertion signal, medal payout signal, security signal, special state signal and specific state signal, or Control to end. By outputting these signals to the outside, a display device (for example, a data display) provided outside the pachi-slot machine 1 can notify the state of the pachi-slot machine 1 and a plurality of gaming machines. In a management device (for example, a hall computer) that manages the pachi-slot machine 1, the state of the pachi-slot machine 1 can be managed in real time. 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 the present 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, but the present embodiment is limited to this. However, for example, when the output start condition or output end condition of each signal is satisfied, the output of these signals may be controlled to be started or stopped 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 above-mentioned one, and can be appropriately set. For example, when the notification game state is terminated in this game, a special signal indicating that effect is output for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) at the end of regulation, and the notification game state ends when the regulation ends. What has been done may be notified by the display device described above, or may be managed by the management device. In this case as well, 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. You may.

<Means for counting the number of game media>
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 restricted from being continued in the notified game state when the above-mentioned transition condition of the initial state is satisfied and by the notified game state regulation ending means 224 described later (that is,). , The notification game state is terminated), it is initialized (cleared to 0). 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 the present embodiment, the number of gaming media increased from the initial state (or after the end of regulation) is counted in this way, and when the counting result becomes a predetermined value (for example, "3000" or more), The notification game state is regulated and terminated by the notification game state regulation end means 224, which will be described later. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the gambling of the game from becoming too high due to the possibility that the profit of the player becomes extremely large.

It should be noted that such a method for regulating 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 gaming state, the normal end condition of the bonus gaming state (for example, a predetermined number of sheets). Even before the medals are paid out), the bonus game state may be forcibly terminated (regulated termination).

Further, the game medium number counting means 212 may count the increased number of game media in the above-mentioned advantageous section. Specifically, based on the transition from the above-mentioned normal section (disadvantageous section) to the advantageous section, the counting of the cumulative number of medals to be increased was started, and the transition from the advantageous section to the normal section (disadvantageous section) was started. Alternatively, the counting result may be initialized (cleared to 0) based on the fact that the counting result in the advantageous section becomes the above-mentioned predetermined value. By configuring the game medium number counting means 212 in this way, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming too gambling due to the possibility that the game in the advantageous section continues for an extremely long time. Can be done.

That is, in the present embodiment, the first aspect of the game medium number counting means 212 for simply counting the number of game media increased from the initial state, regardless of whether the section is a normal section (disadvantageous section) or an advantageous section, or Any aspect of the second aspect of the game medium number counting means 212 for counting the increased number of game media in the advantageous section composed of the bonus game state and the notified 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 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 also. The effect content (effect data) is determined by the effect determination means 302 described later, and the execution of the effect is controlled by the effect control means 303 described later, so that an appropriate effect can be performed 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 means 213.

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

In this embodiment, when the setting is changed, the low RT gaming state (RT0) triggered by the end of the bonus gaming state or the display of the descending replay or the descending symbol, and the high RT gaming state triggered by the display of the ascending replay are the transition triggers. (RT1) and the bonus internal winning (RT2) triggered by the winning of the bonus are set, but the setting of the RT gaming state and the transition trigger are not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate. For example, if the bonus is won in the low RT gaming state (RT0) without setting the bonus internal winning (RT2), the low RT gaming state (RT0) until the bonus is established (without shifting to another RT gaming state). ) Continues 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 in the predetermined number of games after the transition opportunity is established, and the RT game state is changed based on the fact that the game has been played (digested) in the predetermined number of games. The RT game state may be set.

Specifically, for example, as internal winning combinations, push order replays 7 to 12 are further set, in which each 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 variable replay symbols is established in the push order correct answer (123), while the combination of the normal replay symbols is established in the push order incorrect answer, and the push order replay 8 is the push order correct answer. In (132), the combination of the symbols of the variable replay is established, while in the push order incorrect answer, the combination of the symbols of the normal replay is established, and in the push order replay 9, the combination of the symbols of the variable replay is established in the push order correct answer (213). On the other hand, the combination of the symbols of the normal replay is established by the incorrect answer in the push order, and in the push order replay 10, the combination of the symbols of the variable replay is established by the correct answer (231) in the push order, while the normal replay is established by the incorrect answer in the push order. The combination of the symbols of is established, and in the push order replay 11, the combination of the symbols of the variable replay is established with the correct answer (312) of the push order, while the combination of the symbols of the normal replay is established with the incorrect answer of the push order, and the push order replay is established. 12 is configured such that the combination of the symbols of the variable replay is established with the correct answer in the push order (321), while the combination of the symbols of the normal replay is established with the incorrect answer of the push order.

Then, based on the fact that the combination of the symbols of the variable replay is displayed on the effective line, the player shifts to the fixed high RT gaming state (RT3). This fixed high RT gaming state (RT3) is an RT gaming state that is advantageous for the player in which the winning probability of the replay combination (for example, normal replay) is set in the same manner as in the high RT gaming state (RT1). Continue until the specified number of games (for example, "1000" times) is exhausted or the bonus is won, and even if the combination of rising replay symbols or the combination of descending replay symbols or the descending symbol is displayed, other RTs It is configured so that it does not shift to the game 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 game state itself ends the regulation, the high RT game state will continue until the predetermined number of games is exhausted or the bonus is won. At least, it can be performed in the fixed RT gaming state (RT3), which is advantageous as compared with 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 a predetermined number of games, and the number of games less than the reciprocal, "120", may be predetermined. The number of games may be the same, or the number of games exceeding the reciprocal, “360” may be a predetermined number of games.

<Special game state control means>
As described above, the special game state control means 215 starts a bonus game state (special game state) advantageous to the player when the combination of bonus symbols is displayed on the effective line, and in the special game state, , A small winning combination for which medals will be paid out to the player is drawn with a high probability, and a predetermined end condition is satisfied (for example, medals exceeding a predetermined number "300" are paid out). , Control is performed to end the special gaming state and shift to the low RT gaming state (RT0). At this time, if the transition condition of the notified gaming state is satisfied in the special gaming state, or if the special gaming state is shifted from the notified gaming state, the transition to the notified gaming state is performed, and the notified game is performed in the special gaming state. If the state transition condition is not satisfied, or if the special gaming state is transitioned from the normal gaming state, the transition to the normal gaming state is performed. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 93 that executes the bonus game operation / end processing (see S27 in 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 a game state in which medals are increased by performing the stop operation according to the procedure of the stop operation to be notified when the game state is controlled to the notified game state. Further, in the high RT gaming state (RT1) and the fixed high RT gaming state (RT3), even when the notification gaming state is not controlled, the winning probability of the replay combination is set high, so that, for example, Compared with the low RT gaming state (RT0), the reduction amount of medals is small in the gaming state. On the other hand, the special gaming state is a gaming state in which medals increase regardless of whether or not the stop operation procedure is notified.

<Notification game state control means>
The notified game state control means 216 controls the start, continuation, and end of the notified game state in which the procedure of the stop operation advantageous to the player is notified. In addition, the notification game state control means 216 performs various controls related to the end of regulation of the notification game state. In the present embodiment, the game start notification game-related process (see S15 and FIG. 12 in FIG. 11), the regulation end-related process (see S26 and FIG. 13 in FIG. 11), and the game end notification game-related process (see S28 in FIG. 11). , FIG. 14), the main CPU 93 constitutes the notification game state control means 216.

<Means for starting the notification game state>
The notified game state start means 221 starts the notified 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 lottery for shifting the notified game state is won). That is, the notified game state start means 221 not only controls to shift the game state to the notified game state, but also controls to determine whether or not to shift to the notified game state. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 93 that executes a process (see S43 and S52 in FIG. 12) of drawing a lottery for the transition to the notification game state and, if won, transitioning to the notification game state constitutes the notification game state start means 221. do.

In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not to shift to the notification game state 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. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, it may be determined whether or not to shift to the notification game state based on the set value set by the set value changing means 209. In this case, the higher the set value, the easier it is to determine the transition to the notified gaming state, and the higher the set value, the easier it is to determine the transition to the notified gaming state (for example, a specific internal winning combination). , Special small winning combination 1 and special small winning combination 2) may be made to increase the winning probability. Further, when the specific internal winning combination is won, it may be decided to shift to the notified gaming state without fail. That is, a definite combination that is determined to shift to the notification game state may be set.

Further, when the player does not shift to the bonus game state or the notified game state for a predetermined number of games (for example, "1000" times) after the end of the bonus game state or the end of the notified game state (so-called, 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 (for example, low mode), it is easier to determine "500" or "1000" as the predetermined number of games than "100" or "200", and the second lottery. In the state (for example, high mode), "100" or "200" may be easier to determine as the predetermined number of games than "500" or "1000".

<Means for interrupting the notification game state>
The notified game state interrupting means 222 is a bonus when the notified game state is started by the notified game state starting means 221 and when the special game state control means 215 shifts to the special gaming state, that is, in the notified game state. If the combination of bonus symbols is established and the game shifts to the bonus game state, the running notification game state is interrupted, and the notification 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 related to the interruption / resumption of the notification game state (see S82 and S85 in FIG. 14) constitutes the notification game state interruption means 222.

In this embodiment, the push order small winning combination 1 to 6 is not won in the bonus game state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pushing order small winning combination 1 to 6 is won even in the bonus game state. You may. In this case, in the bonus game state shifted from the notified game state, the procedure of the stop operation advantageous to the player who has the correct push order during the bonus game state is notified, and the bonus game state is changed from the normal game state. In that case, it is possible not to notify the procedure of the stop operation which is advantageous for the player who has the correct answer in the push order during the bonus game state. That is, when the notified game state is executed over the bonus game state, the notified game state interrupting means 222 may not be provided.

<Notification game state normal termination means>
The notified game state normal end means 223 terminates the notified game state when the normal end condition of the notified game state is satisfied. In the present embodiment, as an example of the normal end condition, the game is played for the number of continuations of the notified game state set at the time of transition (or addition) of the notified game state (that is, the notified game state). The notification game state is terminated based on the fact that the number of continuations has become 0). In the present embodiment, the main CPU 93 that executes the process of terminating the notified game state (see S49 in FIG. 12) based on the satisfaction of the normal end condition of the notified game state causes the notified game state normal end means 223. Configure.

The normal end condition of the notification game state is not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate. For example, in the notified game state, when the push order small winning combination 1 to 6 is won, the number of times (notification number of times) that the procedure of the stop operation advantageous to the player who has the correct push order is notified is the transition of the notified game state. It may be set at the time (or at the time of addition), and the notification game state may be terminated based on the notification of the number of notifications, and when the push order replays 1 to 6 are won, the notification game state may be terminated. The number of times (the number of notifications) that the procedure of the stop operation that is advantageous for the player who has the correct push order is notified is set at the time of transition of the notification game state (or at the time of addition), and notification is performed for the number of notifications. Based on the fact, the notification game state may be terminated. Further, as in the regulation end condition, the difference number of medals in the notification game state (for example, "200") is set at the time of transition (or addition) of the notification game state, and the difference number of medals is paid out. May be terminated based on the fact that the notification game state has been performed.

<Means for terminating notification game status regulation>
The notification game state regulation end means 224 ends the notification game state when the regulation end condition of the notification game state is satisfied. In the present embodiment, as an example of the regulation termination condition, the notified gaming state is terminated based on the fact that the number of gaming media counted by the gaming medium number counting means 212 reaches a predetermined value (for example, "3000" or more). It has become like. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 93 that executes the process of ending the notified game state (see S69 in FIG. 13) based on the establishment of the restricted end condition of the notified game state constitutes the notified game state regulation ending means 224. do.

In the present embodiment, the regulation end of the notification game state by the notification game state regulation end means 224 is performed 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 the regulation of the notified game state may not be terminated while the notified game state is interrupted, or when the notified game state is restarted (for example, S82 in FIG. 14). It may be determined whether or not the regulation end condition is satisfied, and if 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 notification game state normal end means 223 that ends the notification game state when the normal end condition is satisfied, and the notification game state regulation end that ends the notification 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 notified game state regulation end means 224 ends the notified game state each time the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means 212 reaches a specific value (for example, "500"). If it is decided by lottery to end the notification game state, the same processing at the end of the regulation (for example, S62, S63, S66, S68 and S69 in FIG. 13) is executed. The notification game state is terminated. Further, when the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means 212 becomes a predetermined value (for example, "3000") which is a multiple of a specific value (for example, "500"), the notified game state is always set. Decide to finish.

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

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

Then, for example, when the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means 212 is "3000" or more, it is determined that the notified game state is terminated with a probability of 65536/65536. The lottery value, the specific value, and the predetermined value are not limited to this, 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, a game number counting means 212) for counting the number of games in an advantageous section. In this case, for example, the number of games played in the advantageous section "250" may be set as a specific value, and "1500" may be set as a predetermined value. That is, every time the number of games in the advantageous section becomes "250", the notified game state regulation ending means 224 determines by lottery whether or not to end the notified game state, and the number of games in the advantageous section is "250". When it becomes "1500" which is a multiple, it may be decided to end the notified game state without fail. In particular, in the pachislot machine 1, when the theoretical value of the increase number of medals per game in the advantageous section is set to 2, it is determined whether or not to end the notified game state by the number of games in the advantageous section. Even so, the notified game state regulation ending means 224 operates in the same manner as in the case of determining whether or not to end the notified game state based on the number of game media to be 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 terminated, and the predetermined value is reached. The lottery for ending the notification game state up to this point may be performed every time the number of games in the advantageous section reaches a specific value (for example, "250").

<Means for continuing the notification game state>
The notification game state continuation means 225 starts a notification game state by the notification game state start means 221, and before the normal end condition of the notification game state is satisfied by the notification game state normal end means 223, a predetermined continuation condition (addition) is established. Based on the fact that the condition) is satisfied, the notification game state is continued (added). In the present embodiment, as an example of the predetermined continuation condition, it is determined that the additional lottery in the notified game state is won (that is, the number of continuations of the notified game state is added by the additional lottery, and the number of continuations according to the determination result). Is added), and it is decided to continue the notified game state. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 93 that executes the process of continuing the notified game state (see S42 and S46 in FIG. 12) based on the satisfaction of the predetermined continuation condition of the notified game state is the notified game state continuation means 225. To configure.

The predetermined continuation condition of the notification game state is not limited to this, and can be appropriately set. For example, in the notification game state, a predetermined addition is always performed based on winning a specific internal winning combination (for example, bonus, special small winning combination 1 or special small winning combination 2) (for example, "for example, the number of continuations". 30 ”may be added) to be determined.

Further, the mode in which the notification game state is continued is not limited to the mode in which the number of continuations is added. For example, when the notification game state is managed with the number of continuations "100" (initial value) as one set, the notification game state continuation means 225 may determine how many sets of this set should be added. ..

Further, in this case, a lottery for whether or not to start the notified game state (that is, a lottery for shifting to the notified game state by the notified game state starting means 221) and a lottery for whether or not to continue the notified game state (that is, a lottery for continuing the notified game state). The lottery (first hit / additional common lottery) may be executed in common with the notification game state continuation means (continuous lottery by the notification game state continuation means 225). 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 set value set by the set value changing means 209. Based on the above, the first hit / additional common lottery may be executed.

In this case, the probability of winning the first hit / additional common lottery in the normal game state (including the bonus game state shifted from the normal game state) and the notified game state (including the bonus game state shifted from the notified game state). In, the probability of winning the first hit / additional common lottery may be different. Specifically, the normal game state (including the bonus game state shifted from the normal game state) wins the first hit / additional common lottery than the notified game state (including the bonus game state shifted from the notified game state). By increasing the probability of playing, for example, even when the notified game state is terminated by the notified game state regulation ending means 224, it is possible to give a feeling of expectation of the subsequent transition to the notified game state, and the game can be played. It is possible not to reduce the interest. On the other hand, the probability that the notified game state (including the bonus game state shifted from the notified game state) wins the first hit / additional common lottery than the normal game state (including the bonus game state shifted from the normal game state). By raising the height, for example, once the game is changed to the notified game state, it is possible to give a feeling of expectation for the continuation of the notified game state, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

<Means for changing the lottery status>
The lottery state changing means 226 is based on the fact that a predetermined change condition of the lottery state is satisfied (for example, the lottery for shifting the lottery state is won in the normal game state or the notified game 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 in FIG. 12) based on the establishment 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 is in a lottery state based on the fact that the set value is changed by the set value changing means 209 and the notified game state is terminated by the notified game state regulation ending means 224. To initialize. Further, the lottery state changing means 226 sets the lottery state again (by lottery) based on the fact that the notified game state is terminated by the notified game state normal ending means 223. 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 terminated by the special game state control means 215. Further, in this case, the lottery state may be initialized in the same manner as 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 of the lottery regarding the notified game state. Specifically, the first normal game state in which the degree of advantage of the lottery regarding the notified game state is low and the second normal game state in which the degree of advantage of the lottery regarding the notified game state is high are set, and the notified game state is set. The first notified game state in which the degree of advantage of the lottery regarding the announced game state is low and the second notified game state in which the degree of advantage of the lottery regarding the notified game state is high may be set.

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

(First aspect of compensation means at the end of regulation)
The first aspect of the regulation end compensation means 227 is to store the remaining number of the notification game state if there is a remaining number in the number of continuations of the notification game state when the notification game state is regulated by the notification game state regulation end means 224. (Stock), and when the notification game state is started again by the notification game state start means 221, the stored remaining number is added (added) to the initial value of the number of continuations of the notification game state (that is,). By adding the remaining number of continuations when the notification game state is terminated in the next notification game state), compensation at the end of regulation is to be performed.

In the present embodiment, the notification game state continuation means 225 may add the number of continuations of the notification game state. Therefore, when the notification game state is terminated, the remaining number of continuations of the notification game state occurs. There is. In this case, as a general rule, the number of continuations of the notification game state is initialized (cleared to 0) (see S69 in FIG. 13), so that the remaining number is useless.
Therefore, in the first aspect of the compensation means 227 at the end of regulation, the remaining number can be carried over to the next notification game state.

Specifically, in step S69 of the regulation end-related process shown in FIG. 13, it is determined whether or not there is a remaining number in the number of continuations of the notification game state, and if it is determined that there is a remaining number, the remaining number is determined. The number of continuations of is stored. Then, in step S87 of the game end notification game-related process shown in FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not there is a stored continuation number, and if 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 a process constitutes the regulation end compensation means 227 according to the first aspect.

When the notification game state is terminated, it is not only determined whether or not there is a remaining number of continuations of the notification game state, but also the remaining number of continuations of the notification game state is made by making other judgments. You may decide whether or not to store the number. That is, other conditions may be set in which the remaining number of continuations of the notification game state is stored.

As another condition for accumulating the remaining number of continuations of the notified gaming state, for example, when the regulation of the notified gaming state is terminated, the remaining number of continuations of the notified gaming state is a predetermined number (for example, "100"). ) Or more, 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 times the notification game state is continued, the remaining number may be stored with a predetermined number (for example, "100") as one unit. Specifically, if the remaining number of continuations is "120", one unit "100" is stored, and if the remaining number of continuations is "240", two units "200" are stored. It may be stored.

Further, for example, immediately before the notification game state is terminated (for example, when the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means 212 is "2900" or more), the notification game state is notified by the notification game state continuation means 225. When the number of continuations of the above is added and the regulation of the notified gaming state is completed without using the added number of continuations, the added number of continuations of the notified gaming state may be stored.

(Second aspect of compensation means at the end of regulation)
The second aspect 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 is regulated by the notification game state regulation end means 224. By changing the lottery state in the normal game state after the end of regulation according to the number of game media and the breakdown of the number of game media counted in the notified game state in the advantageous section, compensation at the end of regulation is performed. Is.

In this embodiment, since the lottery state is initialized (shifted to the "low mode") in principle when the notification game state is terminated (see S63 in FIG. 13), the normal gaming state after the regulation is terminated. In, the expectation of the transition to the notification game state is low. Therefore, in the second aspect of the compensation means 227 at the end of regulation, the lottery state after the end of regulation is acquired in the medal payout status until the end of regulation (that is, the medals acquired in the bonus gaming state and the notification gaming state). It is possible to change it according to the breakdown of the medals that have been awarded).

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 media counted in the notified game state in the advantageous section. In step S69 (or step S62) of the regulation end-related process shown in FIG. 13, the number of gaming media counted in the bonus gaming state in the advantageous section is larger than the number of gaming media counted in the notified gaming state in the advantageous section. Determine if there were more medals (ie, more medals won in the bonus game state). Then, if it is determined that the number of medals acquired in the bonus game state is larger, "high mode" is set as the lottery state, and if it is determined that the number of medals acquired in the bonus game state is smaller, the lottery state is set. Set "Low Mode".
The main CPU 93 capable of executing such a process constitutes the regulation end compensation means 227 according to the second aspect.

In the second aspect of the supplementary means 227 at the end of regulation, the lottery state lottery table (not shown) may be used to determine the lottery state after the end of regulation. 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 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 number of medals acquired in the bonus game state is higher. Since the number increases, if the lottery state after the end of regulation is set to "high mode", it can be suggested that the set value may be high. Further, for example, when the higher the set value set by the set value changing means 209 is, the higher the probability of winning the lottery for shifting to the notified game state or the continuous lottery for the notified game state is set, in the notified game state. Since the number of medals won is larger, it can be suggested that the set value may be high even if the lottery state after the regulation is set to "low mode".

(Third aspect of compensation means at the end of regulation)
The third aspect of the regulation end compensation means 227 is a lottery in the normal game state after the regulation ends according to the number of games in the advantageous section when the notification game state is regulated by the notification game state regulation end means 224. By fluctuating the state, compensation will be made at the end of regulation.

In this embodiment, since the lottery state is initialized (shifted to the "low mode") in principle when the notification game state is terminated (see S63 in FIG. 13), the normal gaming state after the regulation is terminated. In, the expectation of the transition to the notification game state is low. Further, because of this, the notified game state is extended without the player performing the stop operation according to the intentionally notified stop operation procedure, and the notified game state regulation ending means 224 is not normally exerted. In some cases, it will occur. Therefore, in the third aspect of the compensation means 227 at the end of regulation, it is possible to change the lottery state after the end of regulation according to the number of games until the end of regulation 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 until the regulation ends in the advantageous section is less than a predetermined number of times (for example, "1000" times). If 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 if it is determined that the number of times is more than the predetermined number of times, the "low mode" is set as the lottery state. The main CPU 93 capable of executing such a process constitutes the regulation end compensation means 227 according to the third aspect.

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

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 theory of the increased number of medals per game in the notified game state. When the value (expected value) is set to two, the number of games until the end of the regulation in the advantageous section is smaller when the number of medals is increased depending on the bonus game state. Therefore, even if the notification game state is continuously shifted to the bonus game state (bonus is consecutively villaged) and the regulation of the notification game state is completed while the number of continuations of the notification game state is sufficiently remaining, the game can be played. It is possible to prevent the interest from deteriorating. Further, if 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 end of the regulation in the advantageous section is reduced, so that the regulation ends. If the later lottery state is set to "high mode", it can be suggested that the set value may be high.

(Fourth aspect of compensation means at the end of regulation)
The fourth aspect of the compensation means at the end of regulation 227 is that a specific lottery condition is satisfied in an advantageous section (for example, a specific internal winning combination (for example, a bonus, a special small combination 1 or a special small combination 2) is won. The number of points is drawn based on what was done), the number of points is accumulated and stored according to the lottery result, and the points stored when the notification game state is regulated by the notification game state regulation end means 224. By changing the lottery state in the normal game state after the end of the regulation according to the number, compensation at the end of the regulation is to be performed.

In this embodiment, since the lottery state is initialized (shifted to the "low mode") in principle when the notification game state is terminated (see S63 in FIG. 13), the normal gaming state after the regulation is terminated. In, the expectation of the transition to the notification game state is low. Therefore, in the fourth aspect of the compensation means 227 at the end of regulation, the number of points is drawn in the advantageous section, the number of points is accumulated and stored according to the lottery result, and the lottery state after the end of regulation is stored. It is possible to change according to the number of points.

Specifically, in steps S42 and S46 of the game start notification game-related process shown in FIG. 12, if a specific internal winning combination is won, the number of points is drawn, and the number of points is determined according to the lottery result. Accumulate and memorize. Further, in step S69 of the regulation end-related process shown in FIG. 13, it is determined whether or not the number of stored points is a predetermined number (for example, "10" points) or more. Then, 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 a process constitutes the regulation end compensation means 227 according to the fourth aspect.

In the fourth aspect of the supplementary means 227 at the end of regulation, the number of points to be awarded may be determined using the point number lottery table (not shown). In this point number lottery table, for example, when a specific internal winner is won, the point number "0" is determined with a probability of 16384/65536, and the point number "1" is determined with a probability of 16384/6536. The number of points "2" is determined with the probability of 16384/6536, and the number of points "2" is determined with the probability of 16384/6536. However, in this point number lottery table, the number of points of "1" or more may be determined without fail.

Further, in the fourth aspect of the supplementary means 227 at the end of regulation, the lottery state lottery table (not shown) may be used to determine the lottery state after the end of regulation. 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 5 points or more and less than 10 points, 32768/65536. "High mode" is set with the probability of, and when 10 points or more, "High mode" is set with the probability of 49512/65536. That is, the lottery state after the end of 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 in 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 combination 1 to 6 is won, the stop operation procedure in which the push order is the correct answer is not notified with a predetermined probability, and the player stops the push order in the 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 regulation>
The pre-regulation adjustment means 228 is to prevent the player's interest from being lowered when the notification game state is scheduled to be terminated by the notification game state regulation end means 224, or. Allows the player to make some adjustments before the regulation ends so that the player can choose to some extent when the regulation ends. Hereinafter, the first aspect and the second aspect will be described as an example of the pre-regulation adjustment means 228.

(First aspect of pre-regulation adjustment means)
The first aspect of the pre-regulation adjustment means 228 is an input operation from a predetermined time before the end of regulation when the notification game state is scheduled to be terminated by the notification game state regulation end means 224. By changing the number of input sheets detected by the detection means 201, the content of the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means 204 and the content of the profit given by the profit-giving means 208 are changed, and the regulation is terminated. The idea is to make adjustments before the end of regulation so that the timing is more advantageous for the player.

In the present embodiment, when three medals are inserted in the general game state, the start operation detection means 202 can detect the start operation, and when the start operation is performed, the internal winning combination determination means 204 is 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 general gaming state, the winning probability of each small winning combination and bonus winning combination excluding the replay winning combination is constant regardless of whether it is in the normal gaming state or the notified gaming state.

Therefore, for example, if the bonus game state can be won and the system shifts to the bonus game state immediately before the end of the regulation, the bonus game state will be the bonus game state regardless of whether or not the stop operation procedure is notified. Since the number of medals is increasing, even if the regulation is terminated in the bonus game state, the advantageous section can be terminated 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, he / she cannot end the advantageous section by receiving a medal that greatly exceeds a predetermined value (for example, "3000").

Therefore, in the first aspect of the pre-regulation adjustment means 228, it is possible to insert not only three medals but also two medals in the general gaming state, and when two medals are inserted in the notification gaming state, the medals are inserted. Although it is difficult to receive the profit from the notified game state, it is possible to expect to win the bonus role and to win the bonus role and shift to the bonus game state just before the regulation of the notified game state ends. It is possible to increase.

Specifically, when two medals are inserted in the general game state and one of the push order small winning combinations 1 to 6 is won, the push order correct answer 1 is different from that shown in FIG. And regardless of which of the push order correct answer 2 is performed, when the combination of the normal small winning combination or the special small winning combination is established, two medals (or even one medal) are established. Good) will be paid out. That is, even if the stop operation is performed with the correct push order, the medals are prevented from increasing. On the other hand, if any of the normal small winning combination, the special small winning combination 1 and the special small winning combination 2 is won, the internal winning combination is determined so that the medals as shown in FIG. 10 are paid out. That is, even when two medals are inserted in the notified game state, the number of medals may increase to prevent the notified game state from being unnecessarily prolonged.

The winning probability (lottery value) of each replay combination when two medals are inserted in the general gaming state is the winning probability as shown in FIG. 10, but is arbitrary below the winning probability shown in FIG. The winning probability may be determined. Further, the winning probability (lottery value) of each small winning combination when two medals are inserted in the general gaming state is the winning probability as shown in FIG. 10, but is arbitrary below the winning probability shown in FIG. The winning probability may be determined. In particular, for the normal small winning combination, the special small winning combination 1 and the special small winning combination 2, if the winning probability is lower than the winning probability shown in FIG. 10, two medals are intentionally inserted in the normal gaming state to obtain the medals. It is possible to suppress the actions of the player who tries to receive the payout or the lottery for shifting to the notified game state.

Further, the winning probability (lottery value) of the bonus combination when two medals are inserted in the general gaming state is set to be a winning probability lower than the winning probability shown in FIG. For example, the lottery value of the single bonus of the winning number 20 is set to "128". This makes it possible to expect to win a bonus role when two medals are inserted in the notification game state, and intentionally insert two medals in the normal game state to win the bonus. It is possible to suppress the actions of the player who tries to make him / her. The main CPU 93, which is capable of forming the internal winning combination (internal lottery table) and executing such processing, constitutes the pre-regulation adjustment means 228 according to the first aspect.

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

(Second aspect of pre-regulation adjustment means)
The second aspect of the pre-regulation adjustment means 228 is a stop operation from a predetermined time before the end of regulation when the notification game state is scheduled to be terminated by the notification game state regulation end means 224. When an internal winning combination (for example, push order small winning combination 1 to 6) whose profit is changed by the procedure of is won, a specific stop different from the predetermined stop operation procedure (for example, push order correct answer 1) By performing the stop operation in the operation procedure (for example, push order correct answer 2), the content of the profit given by the profit giving means 208 is changed so that the time when the regulation is terminated becomes more advantageous for the player. The idea is to make adjustments before the end of regulations.

In the present embodiment, when any one of the push order small winning combination 1 to 6 is won in the notification game state, in principle, the procedure of the stop operation that becomes the push order correct answer 1 is notified, and the notified stop operation procedure. By performing the stop operation according to the above, the number of medals to be paid out (9) is larger than the number of medals to be inserted (3). Further, in the present embodiment, when any one of the push order small winning combination 1 to 6 is won, the stop operation is performed with the push order correct answer 2 which is the reverse order of the push order correct answer 1, unlike the push order correct answer 1. As a result, medals with a payout number (3 medals, which may be less than 3 as long as the descending symbol is not displayed) of the number of inserted medals (3 medals) or less are paid out. That is, it is possible to adjust so that the notification game state is not terminated without increasing the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means 212.

Therefore, for example, immediately before the end of the regulation of the notification game state, if the bonus combination can be won and the state can be shifted to the bonus game state while performing the stop operation so as not to end the regulation of the notification game state. Since the bonus game state is a state in which the number of medals increases regardless of whether or not the stop operation procedure is notified, even if the regulation is terminated in the bonus game state, the medals greatly exceed the predetermined value (for example, "3000"). It is possible to receive a payout and end the advantageous section.

Further, in the present embodiment, the lottery for whether or not to newly start the notified game state is not performed (or whether or not to start the notified game state is determined during the bonus game state shifted from the notified game state. During the bonus game state that has transitioned from the normal game state (the probability of being played is low), a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to newly start the notified game state (or whether or not to start the notified game state is determined. The probability of being done is high). However, even in the bonus game state that has been transferred from the notified game state, if the (interrupted) notified game state is terminated during the bonus game state, the bonus game state after the regulation is terminated will be displayed. The lottery will be performed in the same way as during the bonus game state that has been transferred from the normal game state.

In the second aspect of the pre-regulation adjustment means 228, in place of or in combination with the lottery as described above, when the bonus gaming state transitioned from the notification gaming state ends and in the bonus gaming state transitioned from the notification gaming state. Therefore, when the bonus game state when the regulation of the (interrupted) notified game state is terminated during this bonus game state, a lottery (decision) regarding the notified game state is performed to change the notified game state. Immediately before the end of regulation, by winning the bonus role and shifting to the bonus game state, and adjusting so that the notification game state is terminated during the bonus game state, there is a possibility that a more advantageous lottery can be received. It is possible to increase it.

In the second aspect of the pre-regulation adjustment means 228, the lottery (decision) regarding the notified game state directly indicates whether or not to newly start the notified game state when the bonus game state ends. It may be a lottery for determining, or it may be a lottery for changing the lottery state by the lottery state changing means 226. In the present embodiment, when the notification game state is terminated, the lottery status is initialized (shifted to the “low mode”) in principle (see S63 in FIG. 13), so that the bonus gaming status is terminated. Occasionally, if the lottery state fluctuates (shifts to the "high mode"), it is possible to give a feeling of expectation of shifting to the notified gaming state in the subsequent game.

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

In the second aspect of the pre-regulation adjustment means 228, the adjustment of the notification game state before the end of regulation by the notification game state regulation end means 224 is described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the notification game state normal end means is described. Similar adjustments can be made even before the normal end of the notification game state by 223.

<Means for selecting the end of regulation>
The regulation end selection means 229 enables the player to terminate the regulation of the notification game state at an arbitrary timing even before the notification game state is regulated by the notification game state regulation end means 224. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 93 that executes the process of terminating the notification game state (see FIG. 13) based on the above-mentioned regulation end selection operation constitutes the regulation end selection means 229.

Specifically, as described above, the regulation end selection means 229 initializes the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means 212 (0 clear) based on the regulation end selection operation. ), Initialize the lottery state, and end the notification game state. Here, if these processes are performed by the regulation end selection operation, it is considered that there is no merit for the player. However, for example, when a player who can play a game for only a short time is given a large number of continuations of the notified game state, stopping the game as it is causes a feeling of loss, and a new one as it is. If a good player continues to play the game, the game store will suffer a disadvantage. Further, for example, when a player who can play a game for a long time tries to play a game, if a considerable number of game media have already been counted by the game medium number counting means 212, the player slowly plays the game. You may not be able to enjoy it. According to the regulation end selection means 229, those points can be corrected.

When the notification game state is regulated by the regulation end selection means 229, the same processing as when the setting is changed is performed so that the lottery state is changed (shifted to the high mode) with a predetermined probability. When the notified game state is normally ended by the notified game state normal end 223, the lottery state may be changed (shifted to the high mode) with a specific probability different from this predetermined probability. In this case, the normal gaming state after the end may be more advantageous when the notified game state is terminated by the end of the regulation, and the normal game state after the end may be more advantageous when the notified game state is terminated by the normal end. Since it is possible to make the gaming state advantageous in some cases, it is possible to change the state after the end of the notified gaming state by any operation by the player.

<Regulatory end stage control means>
The regulation end stage control means 230 makes it possible to stepwise set the number of game media whose notification game state is to be regulated and terminated by the notification game state regulation end means 224. That is, it is intended to set a predetermined value in the game medium number counting means 212 step by step.

In the present embodiment, the number of game media whose regulation ends the notification game state is a predetermined fixed number (“3000”), but in this case, the notification game state by the notification game state regulation end means 224 The end of regulation will be monotonous. Therefore, the regulation end stage control means 230 makes it possible to change this step by step.

Specifically, when the above-mentioned transition condition of the initial state 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 process shown in FIG. Each time the number of counting game media is cleared, a predetermined value to be set is added by "500", and "3000" is set as the upper limit. That is, 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 regulation is terminated for the first time after the player starts the game, if the regulation is terminated with "500" cards, the pachislot machine is used. It can be suggested that there is a high possibility that the setting has been changed in 1. Further, if the regulation is terminated with a number other than "500", it can be suggested that there is a high possibility that the setting has not been changed in the pachi-slot machine 1.

It should be noted that the regulation end stage control means 230 may determine a predetermined value in the game medium number counting means 212 by lottery when the above-mentioned transition condition of the initial state is satisfied or the notification game state is the regulation end. good.

<Notification control means>
The notification control means 301 determines information (for example, effect data) for executing the notification based on the information included in the command transmitted by the information transmission means 213, and the notification means according to the determined information. Controls the execution. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 102 that executes a process (see S404 or the like in FIG. 22) of causing the notification means to notify the notification of the stop operation procedure according to the instruction information or the like transmitted by the information transmission means 213 is notified control. Means 301 is configured.

In the present embodiment, the procedure of the stop operation is notified based on the fact that the effect state command transmitted by the information transmission means 213 includes instruction information and the like. That is, the main control circuit 91 controls the notification of the stop operation procedure (control for determining whether or not to notify the stop operation procedure and determining the notification content when the notification is performed). However, it is not limited to this. For example, based on 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 means 213, the notification control means 301 corresponds to the information. The content of the notification may be determined. That is, the sub-control circuit 101 (sub-CPU 102) may control the notification of the stop operation procedure.

<Means for determining production>
The effect determining means 302 includes an extracted effect random value (sub-random value) and information included in the command transmitted by the information transmitting means 213 (for example, a game state, a lottery state, an internal winning combination, and various lottery results). The production content (for example, production data) is determined based on the information regarding the production. In the present embodiment, when the command transmitted by the information transmitting means 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 means 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) is the effect determination means 302. May be configured.

<Direction control means>
The effect control means 303 controls the effect means to execute an 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 executing the effect by the effect means (see S361, S362, FIG. 21, etc. in FIG. 18) according to 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) is the effect control means 303. May be configured.

<Means of service provision>
The service providing means 304 is desired by the player when a service providing request (for example, a guide menu display request) is made by the player's operation (for example, an operation for the selection button 331 and the decision 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 means 304. Hereinafter, the first to third aspects will be described as an example of the service provided by the service providing means 304.

(First aspect of the service provided by the service providing means)
The first aspect of the service provided by the service providing means 304 is to provide a guide menu, that is, a "regulated number initialization setting" as one of the items of the setting operation for the player, so that the player can describe the above. It is possible to perform the regulation end selection operation that has been performed. FIG. 24 shows an example of a display screen in the first aspect of the service provided by the service providing means 304.

As shown in FIG. 24 (also in FIGS. 25 and 26 described later), the liquid crystal display device 11 is configured so that at least a part thereof functions 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 a decision button 332 for confirming a setting operation for the item selected by the player are provided. The selection button 331 and the decision button 332 may be provided on the front side of the front door 2b in the same manner as other operating means (for example, the BET button 22 and the start lever 23). In this case, each switch for detecting the operation of the selection button 331 and the decision button 332 may be connected to the sub control circuit 101 or may be connected to the main control circuit 91.

As shown in FIG. 24, in the first aspect of the service provided by the service providing means 304, when the guide menu "restricted number of sheets initialization setting" is selected by the selection button 331 and the enter button 332, the regulation end selection operation is performed. The operation method of the pachi-slot machine 1 and the operation of the pachi-slot machine 1 when the regulation end selection operation is performed are displayed. That is, information about the regulation end selection operation is provided. As a result, the player can perform the regulation end selection operation to perform the regulation end of the notification game state by the regulation end selection means 229.

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

(Second aspect of service provided by service providing means)
The second aspect of the service provided by the service providing means 304 is to provide a guide menu, that is, "confirmation of information related to the end of regulation" as one of the items of the confirmation operation for the player. According to the counting result of the number of game media counting means 212, the number of remaining game media (reaching the regulated number of sheets) until the notified gaming state is terminated by the notified gaming 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 regulated (the number of times the regulation has ended) by the notification game state regulation end means 224 (on the day when the game is being performed). 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 aspect of the service provided by the service providing means 304, when the guide menu "confirmation of information related to end of regulation" is selected by the selection button 331 and the enter button 332, until the regulation number is reached. The number of medals and the number of times the regulation has ended are displayed. That is, information related to the end of regulation is provided. In the example shown in FIG. 25, it is shown that the number of medals until the regulation number is reached is "remaining 3000" and the regulation end number is "0". This allows the player to confirm these information related to the end of regulation.

In the second aspect of the service provided by the service providing means 304, the guide menu "confirmation of information related to end of regulation" is selected by the player regardless of whether the game is in the normal game state or the notified game state. According to this, the number of medals until the regulation number is reached and the number of regulation end times are displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this. Even if "confirmation" is not selected, the number of medals up to the limit may be displayed at all times.

Further, the regulation end-related information that can be confirmed in the second aspect of the service provided by the service providing means 304 (the same applies to the third aspect described later) is not limited to these, and can be appropriately set. For example, the number of times the regulation has been terminated by the regulation termination selection means 229 may be displayed, or the current regulation termination stage controlled by the regulation termination stage control means 230 may be displayed. Further, it may be possible to set that the game store does not display a part or all of the regulation end-related information that can be confirmed in the second aspect of the service provided by the service providing means 304. In this case, the setting may be made so that it can be performed in the hall menu control process (see S393 in FIG. 21).

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

As shown in FIG. 26 (a), in the third aspect of the service provided by the service providing means 304, when the guide menu “service login setting” is selected by the selection button 331 and the enter button 332, it is predetermined. The code information 333 is displayed, and the player's mobile terminal (not shown) reads the predetermined code information 333, whereby the pachi-slot machine 1 can identify (log in) that the player is a specific player. It has become like. As a result, the player can receive various types of information.

Here, in the third aspect of the service provided by the service providing means 304, the liquid crystal display device 11 has a predetermined code information 333 (for example, two-dimensional) including specific information indicating a player's name, a game history, and the like. The code, barcode, etc.) can be displayed in a form that can be read by the player's mobile terminal (for example, a mobile phone), and the predetermined code information 333 is read by the player's mobile terminal to read the mobile terminal. It is possible to access an external information device (not shown, for example, a server) from the machine, and it is possible to store specific information by accessing the external information device, and specific information from this external information device to the mobile terminal. Predetermined information (for example, a password) including information for restoring the mobile phone can be transmitted, and when the transmitted predetermined information is input in the pachislot machine 1, the specific information is configured to be restored. May be good. In this case, when the predetermined information is input, the player is identified (logged in) as a specific player.

As shown in FIG. 26 (b), in the third aspect of the service provided by the service providing means 304, when the pachi-slot machine 1 is logged in, the player's display screen is displayed on the upper part of the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 11. Information indicating the name (for example, "Mr. △△") 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 FIG. 26 (b), it is shown that the number of medals until the regulation number is reached is "remaining 2900" and the regulation end number is "1 time". As a result, the player can check these information related to the end of regulation by logging in.

In the third aspect of the service provided by the service providing means 304, the vicinity of the liquid crystal display device 11 (for example, the front side of the front door 2b, below the liquid crystal display device 11, and above the medal insertion slot 21). ) May be provided with a small liquid crystal display device, and the above-mentioned regulation end-related information may be displayed by the small liquid crystal display device. That is, a first notification means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 11) and a second notification means (for example, the above-mentioned small liquid crystal display device) are provided, and the procedure of the stop operation is notified by the first notification means, and the second. The above-mentioned regulation end-related information may be notified by the notification 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 notification means or may be displayed by the second notification means. May be good.

<Regulatory information notification means>
The regulation information notification means 305 notifies various information related to the end of regulation of the notification game state. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 102 that executes a process of causing the notification means to notify various information related to the end of regulation of the notification game state based on the control result by the notification game state control means 216 is the regulation information notification means. Consists of 305. The supplementary notification means 311 at the end of regulation and the adjustment notification means 312 before the end of regulation will be described below as an example of the regulation information notification means 305. The relevant 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 related to the end of regulation of the notification game state notified by 305, until the notification game state is regulated by the notification game state regulation end means 224 according to the counting result of the game medium number counting means 212. Information suggesting the number of remaining game media may be notified step by step. That is, the notification means (upper panel unit 10 which is an example of the second notification means) different from the notification means (liquid crystal display device 11 which is an example of the first notification means) for notifying the procedure of the stop operation is used constantly. May be notified of the stage until the end of regulation.

Specifically, for example, when the number of remaining gaming media until the end of regulation is in the first range (remaining 3000 to 1501 sheets), the brightness of the upper panel unit 10 is increased as shown in the upper part of FIG. 27. When it is in the second range (the remaining 1500 to 1 sheet), the upper panel unit 10 is turned on (or blinks) by lowering the brightness of the upper panel unit 10 as shown in the middle of FIG. 27. That is, in the second notification means, the notification mode is changed stepwise according to the range of the number of remaining game media until the notification game state is regulated and terminated by the notification game state regulation end means 224. As a result, the player can gradually perceive the number of remaining game media until the end of the regulation. When the regulation is terminated, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 27, the upper panel unit 10 is turned off, and the notification game state is regulated by the notification game state regulation end means 224 in the liquid crystal display device 11. Notify that. That is, when the regulation ends, the first notification means and the second notification means notify that the notification gaming state is terminated.

Further, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 27, it is locked that the upper panel unit 10 is turned off and the liquid crystal display device 11 is notified by the notification game state regulation end means 224 that the notification game state has been restricted. The control means 210 may execute the above-mentioned lock at the end of the game for a specific time (for example, 10 seconds). As a result, it is possible to reliably notify the player that the regulation of the notification game state has been completed.

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 is notified by the notification game state regulation end means 224 that the notification game state has been restricted, further. , The notification as shown in FIGS. 28 to 31 described later may be performed. That is, the second notifying means may notify that the notification game state has been regulated, and the first notifying means may notify the player of meaningful information.

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

(First aspect of compensation notification means at the end of regulation)
The first aspect of the supplementary notification means 311 at the end of regulation is that when the notification game state is regulated by the notification game state regulation end means 224 and the lottery state is drawn by the lottery state change means 226, the lottery state is drawn. By notifying the lottery result, compensation will be made at the end of the regulation. FIG. 28 shows an example of the display screen in the first aspect of the supplementary notification means 311 at the end of regulation.

In FIG. 28A, in the first aspect of the supplementary notification means 311 at the end of regulation, when the notification game state is regulated by the notification game state regulation end means 224, the lottery state change means 226 relatively. It shows an example of a display screen when an advantageous lottery state (for example, high mode) is determined, and the lottery state after the regulation ends is relatively along with the information indicating that the notification game state has ended the regulation. Information indicating that it is advantageous is displayed. As a result, the player is informed of useful information that it is advantageous to continue the game.

On the other hand, (b) of FIG. 28 is relative to the lottery state changing means 226 when the notification game state is regulated by the notification game state regulation end means 224 in the first aspect of the regulation end compensation notification means 311. It shows an example of a display screen when a disadvantageous lottery state (for example, low mode) is determined, and the lottery state after the regulation ends is relative to the information indicating that the notification game state has ended the regulation. Information indicating that it is disadvantageous is displayed. As a result, the player is notified of useful information that it is advantageous not to continue the game (stop the game).

In the first aspect of the supplementary notification means 311 at the end of regulation, the information indicating the lottery state after the end of regulation as shown in FIGS. 28 (a) and 28 (b) is notified by the notification game state normal end means 223. It is not notified when the game state is normally terminated, and the notification content at the end of the notified game state is more advantageous when the regulation is terminated than when the notified game state is normally terminated. I have to.

(Second aspect of compensation notification means at the end of regulation)
The second aspect of the supplementary notification means 311 at the end of regulation is a notification game from the initial state (or on the day when the game is performed) when the notification game state is regulated by the notification game state regulation end means 224. Information indicating the number of times the game state has been regulated (the number of times the regulated number has been reached) and other useful information are notified by the state regulation end means 224 to compensate for the end of the regulation. FIG. 29 shows an example of the display screen in the second aspect of the supplementary notification means 311 at the end of regulation.

As shown in FIG. 29, in the second aspect of the supplementary notification means 311 at the end of regulation, it is shown that the notification game state has been regulated when the notification game state has been regulated by the notification game state regulation end means 224. Along with the information, the number of times the regulated number has been reached and the suggested set value are displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 29, it is shown that the number of times the regulated number of sheets is reached is "1 time" and the suggested set value is "6". As a result, useful information is notified to the player. That is, as described above, the higher the set value set by the set value changing means 209, the easier it is to shift to the bonus gaming state (easy to win the bonus), or the easier to shift to the notified gaming state (or the notified gaming state). Is easy to continue), there is a high possibility that the notification game state is terminated by the notification game state regulation end means 224, so that the number of times the regulation number has been reached is useful information for the player. Further, if the setting value is also suggested, it is possible to more accurately infer whether the setting value advantageous to the player is set. Therefore, the suggestion of the setting value is information advantageous to the player. Will be.

The other useful information notified in the second aspect of the supplementary notification means 311 at the end of regulation is not limited to this, and can be appropriately set. For example, it may be information that directly indicates the probability of occurrence of a bonus gaming state (probability of winning a bonus combination), or information that directly indicates the probability of occurrence of a notified gaming state. Further, it may be information that directly indicates the set value set by the set value changing means 209. Further, the information may be information suggesting the above-mentioned predetermined number of games in which the notified game state is started by the notified game state start means 221, or may be information directly indicated.

(Third aspect of compensation notification means at the end of regulation)
The third aspect of the supplementary notification means 311 at the end of regulation is to continue the notification game state by the first aspect of the compensation end means 227 at the end of regulation when the notification game state is terminated by the notification game state regulation end means 224. By notifying that the remaining number of times is stored (stocked), compensation at the end of regulation is performed in cooperation with the compensation means 227 at the end of regulation. FIG. 30 shows an example of the display screen in the third aspect of the supplementary notification means 311 at the end of regulation.

As shown in FIG. 30, in the third aspect of the regulation end compensation notification means 311, when the notification game state is regulated by the notification game state regulation end means 224, the regulation end compensation means 227 is the first. When the remaining number of continuations of the notified gaming state is stored (stocked) depending on the embodiment, that fact and the remaining number of continuations of the notified gaming state stored (stocked) are displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 30, it is shown that the number of continuous notification game states stored (stocked) is for "300 games". As a result, useful information is notified to the player.

The information to be notified in the third aspect of the supplementary notification means 311 at the end of regulation is not limited to this, and can be appropriately set. For example, it may be notified that the remaining number of continuations of the notified gaming state is stored (stocked), but not notified about the number of continuations of the notified gaming state that is stored (stocked). Further, the range of the number of continuations of the notification game state to be stored (stocked) may be divided into a plurality of times, and the classification may be notified.

(Fourth aspect of compensation notification means at the end of regulation)
The fourth aspect of the supplementary notification means 311 at the end of regulation is that the lottery state changes from the second aspect of the compensation end means 227 at the end of regulation when the notification game state is terminated by the notification game state regulation end means 224. By notifying that (or the possibility of fluctuation), compensation at the end of regulation will be performed in cooperation with the compensation means at the end of regulation 227. FIG. 31 shows an example of the display screen in the fourth aspect of the supplementary notification means 311 at the end of regulation.

As shown in FIG. 31, in the fourth aspect of the supplementary notification means 311 at the end of regulation, when the notification game state is regulated by the notification game state regulation end means 224, the medal payout status until the regulation ends. (That is, the breakdown of the medals acquired in the bonus game state and the 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 gaming state is "1000" and the number of medals acquired in the notification gaming state is "2000". Here, as described above, in the second aspect of the compensation means 227 at the end of regulation, the lottery state after the end of regulation changes according to the payout status of medals until the end of regulation. As a result, useful information is notified to the player.

In addition, in the fourth aspect of the supplementary notification means 311 at the end of regulation, when the notification game state is regulated by the notification game state regulation end means 224, the lottery state is changed from the third aspect of the compensation end means 227 at the end of regulation. It may be a notification of fluctuation (or possibility of fluctuation). That is, in the third aspect of the regulation end compensation means 227, the number of games in the advantageous section may be displayed when the notification game state is regulated by the notification game state regulation end means 224.

Further, in the fourth aspect of the regulation end compensation notification means 311, when the notification game state is regulated by the notification game state regulation end means 224, the lottery state is changed from the fourth aspect of the regulation end compensation means 227. It may be a notification of fluctuation (or possibility of fluctuation). That is, in the fourth aspect of the regulation end compensation means 227, even if the number of points stored in the advantageous section is displayed when the notification game state is regulated by the notification game state regulation end means 224. good.

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

(First aspect of pre-regulation adjustment notification means)
The first aspect of the pre-regulation adjustment notification means 312 is input from a predetermined time before the end of regulation when the notification game state is scheduled to be terminated by the notification game state regulation end means 224. By changing the number of input sheets detected by the operation detecting means 201 and playing the game, it is notified that the time when the regulation is terminated may be more advantageous for the player, and the regulation is terminated in cooperation with the pre-regulation adjusting means 228. It is to work and make adjustments before the end of regulation.
FIG. 32 shows an example of the display screen in the first aspect of the pre-regulation adjustment notification means 311.

As shown in FIG. 32 (a), in the first aspect of the pre-regulation adjustment notification means 312, the notification game is at least according to the counting result of the game medium number counting means 212 at a predetermined time before the end of regulation. The game is played by changing the number of remaining game media (reaching the restricted number of sheets) until the notification game state is terminated by the state regulation end means 224, the current remaining number of continuations of the notification game state, and the input number. If you do and win the bonus (and move to the bonus game state), it will be displayed that there is a possibility that you can get more game media (rather than the regulation ending of the notified game state as it is). ing. In the example shown in FIG. 32 (a), the remaining number of sheets is "100" until the specified number of sheets is reached, the current remaining number of times of the notification game state is "100 times (game)", and the number of input sheets is 3. It is shown that if you change from one card to two and play the game and win the bonus, you may get more game media. However, in the example shown in FIG. 32 (a), it is further displayed that there is an expected number of "300" as the expected number of acquisitions in the bonus (game state). The player can play the game by changing the number of input cards to two from any time in consideration of the displayed information. This allows the player to make pre-regulation adjustments so that the time when the regulation ends is more favorable.

In the first aspect of the pre-regulation adjustment notification means 312, a predetermined time for notification of each information as shown in FIG. 32 (a) can be appropriately set, but this embodiment is an example. As a result, when the number of remaining game media until the specified number is reached is less than or equal to the 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"). When the number of cards is (or more) and the current remaining number of times of the notification game state is a specific number of times (for example, "100 times") or more, each information is notified. There is. Further, the notification of each information may be performed only once at a predetermined time, or after the lapse of a predetermined time, until the notification game state ends the regulation, every game (for example, 1) a predetermined number of times. It may be performed every one game or every ten games).

Further, in the first aspect of the pre-regulation adjustment notification means 312, not only when the notification game state is scheduled to be terminated by the notification game state regulation end means 224, but also the notification game state normal termination means. When the notification game state is scheduled to be normally ended by 223, the normal end time is obtained by changing the number of inserted sheets detected by the input operation detecting means 201 from a specific time and performing the game. May be an attempt to make pre-end adjustments, notifying that may be more advantageous to the player.

In this case, as in the case of notification at a predetermined time, if the game is played by changing the current remaining number of times of the notification game state and the number of input sheets, and the bonus is won (shifted to the bonus game state) (notification as it is). It may be displayed that more gaming media may be obtained (than the gaming state is normally terminated), or different information may be notified.

For example, as shown in FIG. 32 (b), at least at a specific time before the end of the normal game, the game is played by changing the current remaining number of continuations of the notification game state and the number of input cards, and a special small role (special). If the small winning combination 1 or the special small winning combination 2) is won (and the number of continuations of the notified gaming state is added), there is a possibility that many gaming media can be obtained (by continuing the notified gaming state for a longer period of time). May be displayed.

In this case, the specific time when each information is notified as shown in FIG. 32 (b) can be appropriately set, but in the present embodiment, as an example, the current remaining number of continuations of the notified game state is specified. When the number of times (for example, "50 times") or less is equal to or less than the number of times (for example, "50 times"), each information is notified. Further, the notification of each information may be performed only once at a specific time, or after the lapse of a specific time, until the notification game state ends normally, every game (for example, 1) a predetermined number of times. It may be performed every one game or every ten games).

(Second aspect of pre-regulation adjustment notification means)
The second aspect of the pre-regulation adjustment notification means 312 is the RT from a predetermined time before the end of regulation when the notification game state is scheduled to be terminated by the notification game state regulation end means 224. By playing a game by changing the game state, it is notified that the time when the regulation is terminated may be more advantageous for the player, and adjustment is made before the regulation is terminated. FIG. 33 shows an example of the display screen in the second aspect of the pre-regulation 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 by the procedure of the stop operation which is the correct answer in the push order. In that case, the combination of the symbols of the variable replay is displayed, and the RT gaming state control means 214 changes the RT gaming state from the high RT gaming state (RT1) based on the display of the combination of the symbols of the variable replay. It is possible to shift to a fixed high RT gaming state (RT3), and this fixed high RT gaming state (RT3) either consumes a predetermined number of games (for example, "1000" times) or a bonus. It is designed to continue until you win.

In the second aspect of the pre-regulation adjustment notification means 312, if any one of the push order replays 7 to 12 is won in the notification game state, the push order is incorrect until a predetermined time before the end of the regulation. The procedure of the stop operation that the combination of the symbols of the normal replay will be displayed is notified, and from the predetermined time before the end of the regulation, the procedure of the stop operation is different from the procedure of the stop operation that causes an incorrect answer in the push order. By performing the stop operation, it is notified that the push order is correct and the combination of the symbols of the variable replay is displayed. However, until the predetermined time before the end of the regulation, the procedure of the stop operation that causes the push order to be incorrect and the combination of the symbols of the normal replay is displayed is notified, and from the predetermined time before the end of the regulation, It is also possible to notify the procedure of the stop operation in which the push order is the correct answer and the combination of the symbols of the variable replay is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 33, in the second aspect of the pre-regulation adjustment notification means 312, when a predetermined replay combination (any of push order replays 7 to 12) is won at a predetermined time before the end of regulation. At least, the number of remaining game media (reaching the regulated number of sheets) until the notification game state is regulated by the notification game state regulation end means 224 according to the counting result of the game medium number counting means 212, and the notification game. If you change the RT game state by changing the current remaining number of continuations of the state and the procedure of the stop operation, you can win the bonus (and shift to the bonus game state) in the RT game state after the change. It is displayed that there is a possibility that more game media can be obtained (rather than the notification game state being terminated as it is). In the example shown in FIG. 33, the remaining number of sheets is "100" 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 the RT (high RT gaming state (RT3)) that may continue until the bonus is won. However, in the example shown in FIG. 33, it is further displayed that there is an expected number of "300" as the expected number of acquisitions in the bonus (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 pre-regulation adjustments so that the time when the regulation ends is more favorable.

In the second aspect of the pre-regulation adjustment notification means 312, a predetermined time when each information is notified as shown in FIG. 33 can be appropriately set, but in the present embodiment, as an example, a specified number of sheets can be set. When the number of remaining game media until arrival 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 continuations of the notified game state is a specific number of times (for example, "1000 times") or more, any of push order replays 7 to 12 in subsequent games. If you win, you will be notified of each information. Further, the notification of each information may be performed only once when any of the push order replays 7 to 12 is first won after the lapse of a predetermined time, or after the lapse of a predetermined time, the notification may be performed only once. Until the notification game state ends the regulation, it may be performed every time one of the push order replays 7 to 12 is won.

Further, in the present embodiment, the predetermined time in the second aspect of the pre-regulation adjustment notification means 312 is managed by the sub CPU 102 (sub control circuit 101), but whether to notify the procedure of the stop operation. Since whether or not (that is, whether or not to transmit instruction information) is controlled by the main CPU 93 (main control circuit 91), when any of push order replays 7 to 12 is won in the notification game state. , The effect state command transmitted from the main CPU 93 (main control circuit 91) displays a combination of symbols for normal replay as an incorrect answer in the push order regardless of whether or not a predetermined time has passed. The instruction information indicating the procedure of the stop operation is included, and in principle, the sub CPU 102 (sub control circuit 101) also notifies the procedure of the stop operation accordingly. In this case, from a predetermined time before the end of the regulation, if 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. 33 (variable replay). The combination of the symbols of the above is displayed), and additional information to the effect that the RT gaming state can be changed may be notified. As a result, a predetermined time can be appropriately managed.

However, the predetermined time in the second aspect of the pre-regulation adjustment notification means 312 may be managed by the main CPU 93 (main control circuit 91). In this case, if any of the push order replays 7 to 12 is won in the notification game state, the push order is incorrect and the combination of the normal replay symbols is displayed until a predetermined time before the end of the regulation. An effect state command including instruction information indicating the procedure of the 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 push order is correct and the variable replay symbol is displayed. The effect state command including the instruction information indicating the procedure of the stop operation in which the combination will be displayed may be transmitted to the sub CPU 102 (sub control circuit 101). That is, in the second aspect of the pre-regulation adjustment notification means 312, the main CPU 93 may configure the pre-regulation adjustment notification means 311 for the notification that changes the RT gaming state.

(Third aspect of pre-regulation adjustment notification means)
The third aspect of the pre-regulation adjustment notification means 312 is paid out from a predetermined time before the end of regulation when the notification game state is scheduled to be terminated by the notification game state regulation end means 224. By varying the number of medals to be played, the player is informed that the time when the regulation is terminated may be more advantageous to the player, and adjustments are made before the regulation is terminated. FIG. 34 shows an example of the display screen in the third aspect of the pre-regulation adjustment notification means 311. The pre-regulation adjustment notification means 311 according to the third aspect may perform adjustment before the end of regulation in cooperation with the pre-regulation adjustment means 228 according to the second aspect. Adjustment before the end of regulation 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 gaming state, when any one of the push order small winning combination 1 to 6 is won, the stop operation is performed in the procedure of the stop operation which is the push order correct answer 1. Is a combination of special small winning combinations when the combination of normal small winning combinations is displayed, 9 medals are paid out, and the stop operation is performed in the stop operation procedure that is the correct answer 2 in the push order. Is displayed and three medals are paid out. In this case, since the number of inserted cards in the general game state is 3 in principle, the game medium number counting means 212 is used when a combination of symbols of a normal small winning combination is displayed and 9 medals are paid out. Increases the number of game media to be counted, and does not increase the number of game media to be counted when a combination of special small winning combinations is displayed and three medals are paid out. That is, if any of the push order small winning combination 1 to 6 is won and the stop operation is performed in the procedure of the stop operation that is the push order correct answer 2, the game is 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 is terminated.

In the third aspect of the pre-regulation adjustment notification means 312, when one of the push order small winning combinations 1 to 6 is won in the notification game state, the push order correct answer 1 is set until a predetermined time before the end of the regulation. The stop operation procedure, in which the combination of the symbols of the normal small winning combination is displayed, is notified, and from the predetermined time before the end of the regulation, the stop operation procedure is different from the stop operation procedure in which the push order is correct 1. By performing the stop operation in the procedure, the push order is correct 2, and it is notified that the combination of the symbols of the special small winning combination is displayed. However, until the predetermined time before the end of the regulation, the procedure of the stop operation that the push order is correct 1 and the combination of the symbols of the normal small winning combination is displayed is notified, and from the predetermined time before the end of the regulation. , The push order correct answer 2 may be set 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 aspect of the pre-regulation adjustment notification means 312, when a predetermined small winning combination (any of pushing order small winning combination 1 to 6) is won at a predetermined time before the end of regulation. In addition, at least, the number of remaining game media (reaching the regulated number of sheets) until the notification game state is terminated by the notification game state regulation end means 224 according to the counting result of the game medium number counting means 212, and the notification. If you change the current remaining number of times the game state and the number of medals to be paid out by changing the stop operation procedure, you will win a bonus (and shift to the bonus game state) before the regulation of the notified game state ends. ), It is displayed that there is a possibility that many game media can be obtained. In the example shown in FIG. 34, the remaining number of cards is "100" until the specified number of medals is reached, the current remaining number of continuous games in the notification game state is "1000 times (game)", and the notified stop operation procedure. It is shown that the number of medals won 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 acquisitions in the bonus (game state). In consideration of these displayed information, the player can change the procedure of the stop operation from an arbitrary time and change the number of medals to be paid out to play the game. This allows the player to make pre-regulation adjustments so that the time when the regulation ends is more favorable.

In the third aspect of the pre-regulation adjustment notification means 312, a predetermined time when each information is notified as shown in FIG. 34 can be appropriately set, but in the present embodiment, as an example, a specified number of sheets can be set. When the number of remaining game media until arrival 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)). When the current remaining number of continuations of the notified game state is a specific number of times (for example, "1000 times") or more, any of the push order small winning combination 1 to 6 in the subsequent games. If you win the prize, you will be notified of each information.
In addition, after the lapse of a predetermined time, each information is notified only once when one of the push order small winning combination 1 to 6 is first won, and after the lapse of a predetermined time, the notification game state is terminated. Until it becomes, every time one of the push order small winning combination 1 to 6 is won, if the stop operation is performed in the reverse order of the notified stop operation procedure, the number of medals won can be maintained. Only the notification may be performed.

Further, in the third aspect of the pre-regulation adjustment notification means 312, a predetermined time is managed by the sub CPU 102 (sub-control circuit 101) as in the second aspect of the pre-regulation end adjustment notification means 312. However, 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, it is possible to provide at least the gaming machines according to the first to seventeenth inventions shown below.

[Game machine according to the first invention]
In the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1 above, the end of the notification gaming state is managed by the regulation as described above, and is also managed by the presence or absence of the number of notifications (for example, the number of navigation games). ..

However, the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1 has a problem that the control load is heavy because the end of the notification gaming state is managed by such a plurality of conditions. Such a problem becomes remarkable when the notification game state is managed by the main control means having a predetermined storage area capacity in order to prevent fraudulent acts against the sub control means.

The first invention does not increase the control load on the main control means and does not increase the control load even when the main control means tries to manage the notification game state in which the procedure of the stop operation advantageous to the player is notified. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of keeping the interests of the player within an appropriate range.

The first invention is
A symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variablely displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and a notification means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 11) for notifying a player of information are provided. It ’s a game machine equipped with
Internal winning combination determining means for determining internal winning combination (for example, internal winning combination determining means 204) and
The symbol variation start control means (for example, the symbol variation control means 206) that starts the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the symbol variation start control means 206.
A symbol variation stop control means (for example, symbol variation control means 206) for stopping the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and
The game is based on the fact that the symbol variation stop control means stops the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. A game medium payout means for paying out a medium (for example, a profit-giving means 208) and
A notification game state control means (for example, a notification game state control means 216) that controls a notification game state in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified, and a notification game state control means 216.
At least, in the notified game state, 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 media paid out by the game medium payout means. Control circuit 91) and
In the notification game state, a sub-control means (for example, a sub) including a notification control means (for example, a notification control means 301) that controls the notification means so that the notification means notifies the procedure of the advantageous stop operation. With a control circuit 101)
The notification game state control means is
A notification game state start means (for example, a notification game state start means 221) that starts the notification game state based on the establishment of a specific start condition, and a notification game state start means 221.
Every 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 to end the notified game state, and the notified game state is ended. When it is decided to make the game medium, and when the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means becomes a predetermined value (for example, "3000") which is a multiple of the specific value, the notified game state is set. It is a gaming machine characterized by including a notification game state ending means (for example, a notification game state regulation ending means 224) to be terminated.

Moreover, the first invention is
A symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variablely displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and a notification means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 11) for notifying a player of information are provided. It ’s a game machine equipped with
Internal winning combination determining means for determining internal winning combination (for example, internal winning combination determining means 204) and
The symbol variation start control means (for example, the symbol variation control means 206) that starts the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the symbol variation start control means 206.
A symbol variation stop control means (for example, symbol variation control means 206) for stopping the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and
The game is based on the fact that the symbol variation stop control means stops the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. A game medium payout means for paying out a medium (for example, a profit-giving means 208) and
A notification game state control means (for example, a notification game state control means 216) that controls a notification game state in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified, and a notification game state control means 216.
A main control means (for example, a main control circuit 91) including a game number counting means (for example, a game number counting means 212) for counting the number of games in the notified game state, and
In the notification game state, a sub-control means (for example, a sub) including a notification control means (for example, a notification control means 301) that controls the notification means so that the notification means notifies the procedure of the advantageous stop operation. With a control circuit 101)
The notification game state control means is
A notification game state start means (for example, a notification game state start means 221) that starts the notification game state based on the establishment of a specific start condition, and a notification game state start means 221.
Every time the number of games counted by the game number counting means reaches a specific value (for example, "250"), it is determined by lottery whether or not to end the notified game state, and the notified game state is ended. Is determined, and when the number of games counted by the game number counting means reaches a predetermined value (for example, "1500") which is a multiple of the specific value, the notification game for ending the notification game state. It is a gaming machine characterized by including a state termination means (for example, a notification game state regulation termination means 224).

In the first invention, whether or not the notified game state ends is determined only by the result of the end lottery of the notified game state, and the number of game media acquired in the notified game state is a predetermined value (for example, 3000 sheets). (Or, when the number of games executed in the notified game state reaches a predetermined value (for example, 1500 times)), the end of the notified game state is always determined. Since it is not necessary to manage it, it is possible to keep the player's profit within an appropriate range without increasing the control burden.

Further, in the first invention, since the number of times the notification game state is executed can be changed within the range of the above-mentioned predetermined value, the player's expectation is higher than in the case where the number of notifications and the like are given in advance. Can be improved.

Further, in the first invention, the specifications of the gaming machine can be easily changed only by changing the specific value and the lottery probability in the end lottery of the notified gaming state, so that the process can be reduced or the data structure can be versatile. Can be improved.

According to the first invention, even when the main control means tries to manage 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 within an appropriate range.

[Game machine according to the second invention]
In a gaming machine as shown in 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, the more described above. In general, it is easy to execute such a notification effect, or it is easy to shift to a bonus gaming state that is advantageous to the player (that is, the ball output 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.

According to the second invention, when the interests of the player are to be regulated within an appropriate range, it is possible to surely notify that the regulation is performed and to notify the information meaningful to the player. The purpose is to provide a game machine that can be played.

The second invention is
A symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variablely displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and a notification means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 11) for notifying a player of information are provided. It ’s a game machine equipped with
A 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, and
Internal winning combination determining means for determining internal winning combination (for example, internal winning combination determining means 204) and
The symbol variation start control means (for example, the symbol variation control means 206) that starts the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the symbol variation start control means 206.
A symbol variation stop control means (for example, symbol variation control means 206) for stopping the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and
The game is based on the fact that the symbol variation stop control means stops the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. A game medium payout means for paying out a medium (for example, a profit-giving means 208) and
A notification game state control means (for example, a notification game state control means 216) that controls a notification game state in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified, and a notification game state control means 216.
At least, in the notified game state, 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 media paid out by the game medium payout means. Control circuit 91) and
In the notification game state, a sub-control means (for example, a sub) including a notification control means (for example, a notification control means 301) that controls the notification means so that the notification means notifies the procedure of the advantageous stop operation. With a control circuit 101)
The notification game state control means is
A notification game state start means (for example, a notification game state start means 221) that starts the notification game state based on the establishment of a specific start condition, and a notification game state start means 221.
A notification game state first termination means (for example, a notification game state normal termination means 223) that terminates the notification game state based on the satisfaction of a specific end condition, and a notification game state normal termination means 223.
When the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means reaches a predetermined value (for example, "3000") before the specific end condition is satisfied, the notified game state for ending the notified game state. A second termination means (for example, a notification game state regulation termination means 224) is included.
The main control means
A lock control means (for example, a lock control means 210) that executes a predetermined lock when the notification game state is terminated by the notification game state second end means.
Further, an external signal output control means (for example, an external signal output control means 211) that outputs a predetermined signal to the outside when the notification game state is terminated by the notification game state second end means is further provided.
The sub-control means is the notified gaming state based on the fact that the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means reaches the predetermined value when the predetermined lock is executed by the lock control means. A gaming machine further provided with a special notification control means (for example, regulation information notification means 305) for controlling the notification means so that a predetermined notification indicating that the notification is terminated is performed by the notification means. Is.

Moreover, the second invention is
The external signal output control means is the gaming machine described above, characterized in that the predetermined signal is output to the outside based on the execution of the predetermined lock by the lock control means.

In the second invention, when the notification game state is terminated by regulation, it is possible to reliably notify that the interests of the player are regulated by executing a predetermined lock and displaying that fact. can.

Further, in the second invention, when the notified game state is terminated by regulation, the player outputs a predetermined signal to the outside, so that the player can regulate the notified game state by, for example, an external data display or the like. Since it is possible to confirm the number of times the game has been completed and to infer whether or not the set value set by the number of times has been completed, it is possible to notify the player of meaningful information.

According to the second invention, when the interest of the player is to be regulated within an appropriate range, it is possible to surely notify that the regulation is made and to notify the information meaningful to the player. be able to.

[Game machine according to the third invention]
In the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1 above, since the interests of the players are uniformly regulated, there is a problem that the gaming becomes monotonous and the interest of the gaming is significantly reduced.

The third invention states that even when the player's interests are to be regulated within an appropriate range, the interest of the game is reduced by gradually changing the content of the regulation. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can be deterred.

The third invention is
A symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variablely displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and a notification means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 11) for notifying a player of information are provided. It ’s a game machine equipped with
A 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, and
Internal winning combination determining means for determining internal winning combination (for example, internal winning combination determining means 204) and
The symbol variation start control means (for example, the symbol variation control means 206) that starts the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the symbol variation start control means 206.
A symbol variation stop control means (for example, symbol variation control means 206) for stopping the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and
The game is based on the fact that the symbol variation stop control means stops the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. A game medium payout means for paying out a medium (for example, a profit-giving means 208) and
A notification game state control means (for example, a notification game state control means 216) that controls a notification game state in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified, and a notification game state control means 216.
At least, in the notified game state, 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 media paid out by the game medium payout means. Control circuit 91) and
In the notification game state, a sub-control means (for example, a sub) including a notification control means (for example, a notification control means 301) that controls the notification means so that the notification means notifies the procedure of the advantageous stop operation. With a control circuit 101)
The notification game state control means is
A notification game state start means (for example, a notification game state start means 221) that starts the notification game state based on the establishment of a specific start condition, and a notification game state start means 221.
A notification game state first termination means (for example, a notification game state normal termination means 223) that terminates the notification game state based on the satisfaction of a specific end condition, and a notification game state normal termination means 223.
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 end condition is satisfied, the notified game state is terminated. The notification game state second end means (for example, the notification game state regulation end means 224) and the notification game state are included.
The main control means further includes a step control means (for example, a regulation end stage control means 230) for stepwise setting the predetermined value at which the notice game state is terminated by the notice game state second end means. It is a gaming machine characterized by being equipped.

In the third invention, since the number of game media whose notified game state is terminated by regulation is changed stepwise, the player's interests are to be regulated within an appropriate range. Even if there is, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from deteriorating.

Further, in the third invention, it is suggested whether or not the setting has been changed depending on whether or not the number of game media when the notified game state is terminated by the regulation is the initial value (for example, "500"). Therefore, it is possible to give a feeling of expectation that a more advantageous setting value is set, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

According to the third invention, even when trying to regulate the interests of the player within an appropriate range, the interest of the game is lowered by gradually changing the content of the regulation. It can be deterred.

[Game machine according to the fourth invention]
In the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1 above, since the interests of the players are uniformly regulated, there is a problem that the gaming becomes monotonous and the interest of the gaming is significantly reduced.

The fourth invention provides a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in the interest of a game even when the interests of the player are to be regulated within an appropriate range. The purpose.

The fourth invention is
A symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variablely displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and a notification means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 11) for notifying a player of information are provided. It ’s a game machine equipped with
A 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, and
Internal winning combination determining means for determining internal winning combination (for example, internal winning combination determining means 204) and
The symbol variation start control means (for example, the symbol variation control means 206) that starts the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the symbol variation start control means 206.
A symbol variation stop control means (for example, symbol variation control means 206) for stopping the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and
The game is based on the fact that the symbol variation stop control means stops the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. A game medium payout means for paying out a medium (for example, a profit-giving means 208) and
A notification game state control means (for example, a notification game state control means 216) that controls a notification game state in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified, and a notification game state control means 216.
At least, in the notified game state, 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 media paid out by the game medium payout means. Control circuit 91) and
In the notification game state, a sub-control means (for example, a sub) including a notification control means (for example, a notification control means 301) that controls the notification means so that the notification means notifies the procedure of the advantageous stop operation. With a control circuit 101)
The notification game state control means is
A lottery state changing means (for example, lottery state changing means 226) that changes the lottery state based on the fact that a predetermined change condition is satisfied.
A notification game in which it is determined whether or not a specific start condition is satisfied according to the lottery state changed by the lottery state changing means, and the notification game state is started based on the satisfaction of the specific start condition. The state start means (for example, the notification game state start means 221) and
A notification game state first termination means (for example, a notification game state normal termination means 223) that terminates the notification game state based on the satisfaction of a specific end condition, and a notification game state normal termination means 223.
When the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means reaches a predetermined value (for example, "3000") before the specific end condition is satisfied, the notified game state for ending the notified game state. The second ending means (for example, the notification game state regulation ending means 224) and
The notified gaming state is based on the fact that a specific operation is performed before the specific end condition is satisfied and before the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means reaches the predetermined value. The notification game state third end means (for example, regulation end selection means 229) and the like are included.
In the game medium number counting means, when the set value is newly set by the set value setting means, the notified game state is terminated by the notified game state second end means or the notified game state third end means. In case, initialize the counted number of game media and
The lottery state changing means
When the set value is newly set by the set value setting means and when the notified game state is terminated by the notified game state second end means or the notified game state third end means, the lottery state has a predetermined probability. To fluctuate,
It is a gaming machine characterized in that when the notified game state is terminated by the notified game state first end means, the lottery state is changed with a specific probability different from the predetermined probability.

Moreover, the fourth invention is
The sub-control means further provides special notification control means (for example, service providing means 304) capable of controlling the notification means so that information about the specific operation is notified by the notification means in the notification gaming state. The gaming machine described above, characterized in that it is equipped.

In the fourth invention, the probability that the lottery state after the end of the notified game state changes can be made different between the case where the notified game state is normally terminated and the case where the notified game state is terminated with regulation. Since the player can arbitrarily select the timing to end the regulation of the notification game state, even if the player's interest is to be regulated within an appropriate range, the interest of the game is reduced. It is possible to prevent it from being stored.

According to the fourth invention, even when trying to regulate the interests of the player within an appropriate range, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being lowered.

[Game machine according to the fifth invention]
In a gaming machine as shown in 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, the more described above. In general, it is easy to execute such a notification effect, or it is easy to shift to a bonus gaming state that is advantageous to the player (that is, the ball output 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 status or indirectly indicating the current set value.

A fifth aspect of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of transmitting information meaningful to a player when the interests of the player are to be regulated within an appropriate range.

The fifth invention is
A symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variablely displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and a notification means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 11) for notifying a player of information are provided. It ’s a game machine equipped with
A 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, and
Internal winning combination determining means for determining internal winning combination (for example, internal winning combination determining means 204) and
The symbol variation start control means (for example, the symbol variation control means 206) that starts the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the symbol variation start control means 206.
A symbol variation stop control means (for example, symbol variation control means 206) for stopping the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and
The game is based on the fact that the symbol variation stop control means stops the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. A game medium payout means for paying out a medium (for example, a profit-giving means 208) and
A notification game state control means (for example, a notification game state control means 216) that controls a notification game state in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified, and a notification game state control means 216.
At least, in the notified game state, 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 media paid out by the game medium payout means. Control circuit 91) and
In the notification game state, a sub-control means (for example, a sub) including a notification control means (for example, a notification control means 301) that controls the notification means so that the notification means notifies the procedure of the advantageous stop operation. With a control circuit 101)
The notification game state control means is
A notification game state start means (for example, a notification game state start means 221) that starts the notification game state based on the establishment of a specific start condition, and a notification game state start means 221.
A notification game state first termination means (for example, a notification game state normal termination means 223) that terminates the notification game state based on the satisfaction of a specific end condition, and a notification game state normal termination means 223.
When the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means reaches a predetermined value (for example, "3000") before the specific end condition is satisfied, the notified game state for ending the notified game state. A second termination means (for example, a notification game state regulation termination means 224) is included.
The game medium number counting means counts the number of game media counted when the set value is newly set by the set value setting means and when the notified game state is terminated by the notified game state second end means. Initialize and
The sub-control means is until the notified game state is terminated by the notified game state second ending means according to the counting result of the gaming medium number counting means based on the specific operation. The first information indicating the number of remaining game media and the second information indicating the number of times the notified game state is terminated by the notified game state second ending means are notified by the notification means. The gaming machine is further provided with special notification control means (for example, service providing means 304) capable of controlling the notification means.

Further, in the fifth aspect of the invention, the special notification control means is such that the first information is notified by the notification means even if the specific operation is not performed in the notification gaming state. The gaming machine described above, characterized in that the above-mentioned game machine can be controlled.

In the fifth aspect of the invention, by making it possible to notify the first information in response to a specific operation of the player, the player can, for example, use the remaining gaming medium until the notified gaming state is terminated. 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 notify the player of meaningful information. In the notification game state, the first information may be notified even if a specific operation is not performed. As a result, the player who is playing the player in the notified game state can be made to recognize the time when the notified game state is terminated by the regulation, so that the convenience can be improved.

Further, in the fifth invention, by making it possible to notify the second information in response to a specific operation of the player, the player, for example, is a gaming machine in which the notified gaming state is frequently terminated by regulation. Since there is a possibility that the set value is high, it can be determined that the game should be played, so that information meaningful to the player can be notified.

According to the fifth invention, when trying to regulate the interests of a player within an appropriate range, information meaningful to the player can be notified.

[Game machine according to the sixth invention]
In a gaming machine as shown in Patent Document 1 above, information indicating the current state of regulation (for example, information indicating the number of remaining differences until the upper limit of regulation is reached, and the number of times regulation is performed are shown. Information) can be valuable information for the player.

Therefore, it is considered that whether or not the service provided to the player includes a function of notifying such information greatly changes the degree of satisfaction and interest of the player in the service.

A sixth aspect of the present invention is to include a function of notifying a player of valuable information to a service provided to a player in a gaming machine in which the interests of the player are restricted to those within an appropriate range. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the degree of satisfaction and interest in services for players.

The sixth invention is
A symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variablely displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and a notification means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 11) for notifying a player of information are provided. It ’s a game machine equipped with
A 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, and
Internal winning combination determining means for determining internal winning combination (for example, internal winning combination determining means 204) and
The symbol variation start control means (for example, the symbol variation control means 206) that starts the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the symbol variation start control means 206.
A symbol variation stop control means (for example, symbol variation control means 206) for stopping the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and
The game is based on the fact that the symbol variation stop control means stops the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. A game medium payout means for paying out a medium (for example, a profit-giving means 208) and
A notification game state control means (for example, a notification game state control means 216) that controls a notification game state in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified, and a notification game state control means 216.
At least, in the notified game state, 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 media paid out by the game medium payout means. Control circuit 91) and
In the notification game state, the notification control means (for example, the notification control means 301) that controls the notification means so that the notification means notifies the procedure of the advantageous stop operation.
It is possible to identify whether or not the player is a specific player based on the fact that a specific operation has been performed, and when the specific player is identified, the specific information is notified by the notification means. A service providing means for providing a service (for example, a service providing means 304) and a sub-control means including the sub-control means (for example, a sub-control circuit 101) are provided.
The notification game state control means is
A notification game state start means (for example, a notification game state start means 221) that starts the notification game state based on the establishment of a specific start condition, and a notification game state start means 221.
A notification game state first termination means (for example, a notification game state normal termination means 223) that terminates the notification game state based on the satisfaction of a specific end condition, and a notification game state normal termination means 223.
When the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means reaches a predetermined value (for example, "3000") before the specific end condition is satisfied, the notified game state for ending the notified game state. A second termination means (for example, a notification game state regulation termination means 224) is included.
The game medium number counting means counts the number of game media counted when the set value is newly set by the set value setting means and when the notified game state is terminated by the notified game state second end means. Initialize and
As the specific information, the service providing means is the remaining game medium until the notified game state is terminated by the notified game state second end means according to the counting result of the game medium number counting means. A gaming machine characterized by providing a service in which a first information indicating a number and a second information indicating the number of times the notified game state is terminated by the notified game state second end means are notified. Is.

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

In the sixth invention, by making it possible to notify the first information, the player does not play a game on a gaming machine having a small number of remaining gaming media until the notified gaming state is terminated, for example. You can decide that it is better. Further, by making it possible to notify the second information, the player determines that the game should be played because, for example, the set value may be high in the gaming machine in which the notified game state is frequently terminated by the regulation. can do.

Then, in the sixth invention, when it is identified as a specific player, the service in which the information is provided is started. Therefore, it is possible to improve the degree of satisfaction and interest in the service for the player.

According to the sixth invention, in a gaming machine in which the interests of the player are restricted to those within an appropriate range, the service provided to the player includes a function of notifying information valuable to the player. Therefore, it is possible to improve the degree of satisfaction and interest in the service for the player.

[Game machine according to the seventh invention]
In a gaming machine as shown in Patent Document 1 above, information indicating the current state of regulation (for example, information indicating the number of remaining differences until the upper limit for regulation is reached) is important information for the player. It is desirable that such information be appropriately notified to the player.

A seventh aspect of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately transmitting information indicating the current state of regulation when the interests of a player are to be regulated within an appropriate range. ..

The seventh invention is
A symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variablely displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and a first notification means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 11) for notifying a player of predetermined information. ) And a second notifying means (for example, the upper panel unit 10) for notifying the player of specific information.
Internal winning combination determining means for determining internal winning combination (for example, internal winning combination determining means 204) and
The symbol variation start control means (for example, the symbol variation control means 206) that starts the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the symbol variation start control means 206.
A symbol variation stop control means (for example, symbol variation control means 206) for stopping the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and
The game is based on the fact that the symbol variation stop control means stops the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. A game medium payout means for paying out a medium (for example, a profit-giving means 208) and
A notification game state control means (for example, a notification game state control means 216) that controls a notification game state in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified, and a notification game state control means 216.
At least, in the notified game state, 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 media paid out by the game medium payout means. Control circuit 91) and
In the notification game state, the first notification control means (for example, the notification control means 301) that controls the first notification means and
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) including the second notification control means are provided.
The notification game state control means is
A notification game state start means (for example, a notification game state start means 221) that starts the notification game state based on the establishment of a specific start condition, and a notification game state start means 221.
A notification game state first termination means (for example, a notification game state normal termination means 223) that terminates the notification game state based on the satisfaction of a specific end condition, and a notification game state normal termination means 223.
When the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means reaches a predetermined value (for example, "3000") before the specific end condition is satisfied, the notified game state for ending the notified game state. A second termination means (for example, a notification game state regulation termination means 224) is included.
The first notification control means controls the first notification means as the predetermined information so that the first notification means notifies the procedure of the advantageous stop operation.
In the second notification control means, as the specific information, the notification game state is terminated by the notification game state second end means according to the counting result of the game medium number counting means by the second notification means. The game machine is characterized in that the second notification means is controlled so that the number of remaining game media until the above is notified step by step.

In the seventh invention, the number of remaining gaming media until the notification gaming state is terminated by the second notification means different from the first notification means in which the procedure of the advantageous stop operation is notified is stepwise. Since it is notified, it is possible to appropriately notify information indicating the current status of regulation.

Moreover, the seventh invention is
The main control means
A lock control means (for example, a lock control means 210) that executes a predetermined lock when the notification game state is terminated by the notification game state second end means.
Further, an external signal output control means (for example, an external signal output control means 211) that outputs a predetermined signal to the outside when the notification game state is terminated by the notification game state second end means is further provided.
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 notification means and the second notification means are controlled so that the notification indicating that the notification game state is terminated is performed by the first notification means and the second notification means. The gaming machine described above, characterized in that.

In the seventh invention, when the notification game state is terminated by regulation, a predetermined lock is executed and the notification to that effect is notified by the first notification means and the second notification means. Further, by outputting a predetermined signal to the outside, the player can confirm that the notification game state has been terminated by the regulation by, for example, an external data display or the like. Therefore, it is possible to reliably notify that the interests of the player are regulated.

Moreover, the seventh invention is
Further, a lock control means (for example, a lock control means 210) for executing a predetermined lock when the notification game state is terminated by the notification game state second end means is further provided.
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 medium number counting means by the second notification means becomes the predetermined value. Based on this, the second notification means is controlled so that notification indicating that the notification game state is terminated is performed.
The first notification control means is such that when the lock control means executes the predetermined lock, the first notification means performs notification indicating information meaningful to the player. The gaming machine described above, which is characterized by controlling the above.

In the seventh invention, when the notification game state is terminated by regulation, a predetermined lock is executed, and the second notification means is notified that the notification game state is terminated by regulation, and the first notification means is placed. Therefore, information that is meaningful to the player is notified. Therefore, it is possible to reliably notify that the interests of the player are regulated, and by being notified of information that is meaningful to the player, the interests of the player are to be regulated within an appropriate range. Even in such a case, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being lowered.

According to the seventh invention, when the player's interest is to be regulated within an appropriate range, information indicating the current state of regulation can be appropriately notified.

[Game machine according to the eighth invention]
In the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1 above, when the interests of the player are regulated, no compensation is made to the player, so that there is a problem that the interest of the game is significantly reduced. rice field.

The eighth invention provides a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in the interest of a game even when the interests of the player are to be regulated within an appropriate range. The purpose.

The eighth invention is
A symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variablely displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and a notification means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 11) for notifying a player of information are provided. It ’s a game machine equipped with
Internal winning combination determining means for determining internal winning combination (for example, internal winning combination determining means 204) and
The symbol variation start control means (for example, the symbol variation control means 206) that starts the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the symbol variation start control means 206.
A symbol variation stop control means (for example, symbol variation control means 206) for stopping the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and
The game is based on the fact that the symbol variation stop control means stops the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. A game medium payout means for paying out a medium (for example, a profit-giving means 208) and
A notification game state control means (for example, a notification game state control means 216) that controls a notification game state in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified, and a notification game state control means 216.
At least, in the notified game state, 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 media paid out by the game medium payout means. Control circuit 91) and
In the notification game state, a sub-control means (for example, a sub) including a notification control means (for example, a notification control means 301) that controls the notification means so that the notification means notifies the procedure of the advantageous stop operation. With a control circuit 101)
The notification game state control means is
A lottery state changing means (for example, lottery state changing means 226) that changes the lottery state based on the fact that a predetermined change condition is satisfied.
A notification game in which it is determined whether or not a specific start condition is satisfied according to the lottery state changed by the lottery state changing means, and the notification game state is started based on the satisfaction of the specific start condition. The state start means (for example, the notification game state start means 221) and
A notification game state first termination means (for example, a notification game state normal termination means 223) that terminates the notification game state based on the satisfaction of a specific end condition, and a notification game state normal termination means 223.
When the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means reaches a predetermined value (for example, "3000") before the specific end condition is satisfied, the notified game state for ending the notified game state. The second ending means (for example, the notification game state regulation ending means 224) and
The lottery state changing means can change the lottery state when the notified game state is terminated by the notified game state first end means or the notified game state second end means.
The sub-control means controls the notification means so that when the notification game state is terminated by the notification game state second end means, a predetermined notification indicating the lottery state is performed by the notification means. The gaming machine is further provided with special notification control means (for example, supplementary notification means 311 at the end of regulation).

In the eighth invention, when the notification game state ends, the lottery state after the end of the notification game state is notified. Therefore, the player can determine that the game should be continued if the notified lottery state is advantageous, and if the notified lottery state is disadvantageous, the player can obtain the profit. It is possible to make a decision that the game should be stopped or played on another gaming machine without reducing the profits made.

According to the eighth invention, even when the interest of the player is to be regulated within an appropriate range, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being lowered.

[Game machine according to the ninth invention]
In a gaming machine as shown in 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, the more described above. In general, it is easy to execute such a notification effect, or it is easy to shift to a bonus gaming state that is advantageous to the player (that is, the ball output 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 that is meaningful to the player is unconditionally notified, the operation of the gaming machine may be reduced, and the gaming store may be disadvantaged.

The ninth invention can prevent the player from suffering a disadvantage while notifying information that is meaningful to the player when the player's profit is to be regulated within an appropriate range. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine.

The ninth invention is
A symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variablely displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and a notification means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 11) for notifying a player of information are provided. It ’s a game machine equipped with
Internal winning combination determining means for determining internal winning combination (for example, internal winning combination determining means 204) and
The symbol variation start control means (for example, the symbol variation control means 206) that starts the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the symbol variation start control means 206.
A symbol variation stop control means (for example, symbol variation control means 206) for stopping the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and
The game is based on the fact that the symbol variation stop control means stops the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. A game medium payout means for paying out a medium (for example, a profit-giving means 208) and
A notification game state control means (for example, a notification game state control means 216) that controls a notification game state in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified, and a notification game state control means 216.
At least, in the notified game state, 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 media paid out by the game medium payout means. Control circuit 91) and
In the notification game state, a sub-control means (for example, a sub) including a notification control means (for example, a notification control means 301) that controls the notification means so that the notification means notifies the procedure of the advantageous stop operation. With a control circuit 101)
The notification game state control means is
A notification game state start means (for example, a notification game state start means 221) that starts the notification game state based on the establishment of a specific start condition, and a notification game state start means 221.
A notification game state first termination means (for example, a notification game state normal termination means 223) that terminates the notification game state based on the satisfaction of a specific end condition, and a notification game state normal termination means 223.
When the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means reaches a predetermined value (for example, "3000") before the specific end condition is satisfied, the notified game state for ending the notified game state. A second termination means (for example, a notification game state regulation termination means 224) is included.
The sub-control means is the first information indicating the number of times the notified game state is terminated by the notified game state second end means when the notified game state is terminated by the notified game state second end means. And the special notification control means (for example, at the end of regulation) capable of controlling the notification means so that the second information, which is different from the first information and is meaningful to the player, is notified by the notification means. It is a gaming machine characterized by further provided with supplementary notification means 311).

In the ninth invention, by making it possible to notify the first information and the second information, the player synthesizes the information and determines whether or not the game should be continued on the gaming machine being played. Therefore, it is possible to notify the information that is meaningful to the player.

Further, in the ninth invention, when the regulation end of the notification game state, the first information and the second information are notified, so that the regulation end of the notification game state is not necessarily unilaterally disadvantageous to the player. It is possible to prevent the game store from suffering a disadvantage without deteriorating the operation of the game machine.

According to the ninth invention, when trying to regulate the profit of a player within an appropriate range, the game store side is prevented from suffering a disadvantage while notifying information that is meaningful to the player. Can be done.

[Game machine according to the tenth invention]
In the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1 above, when the interests of the player are regulated, no compensation is made to the player, so that there is a problem that the interest of the game is significantly reduced. rice field.

The tenth invention provides a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in the interest of a game even when the interests of the player are to be regulated within an appropriate range. The purpose.

The tenth invention is
A symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variablely displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and a notification means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 11) for notifying a player of information are provided. It ’s a game machine equipped with
Internal winning combination determining means for determining internal winning combination (for example, internal winning combination determining means 204) and
The symbol variation start control means (for example, the symbol variation control means 206) that starts the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the symbol variation start control means 206.
A symbol variation stop control means (for example, symbol variation control means 206) for stopping the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and
The game is based on the fact that the symbol variation stop control means stops the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. A game medium payout means for paying out a medium (for example, a profit-giving means 208) and
A notification game state control means (for example, a notification game state control means 216) that controls a notification game state in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified, and a notification game state control means 216.
At least, in the notified game state, 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 media paid out by the game medium payout means. Control circuit 91) and
In the notification game state, a sub-control means (for example, a sub) including a notification control means (for example, a notification control means 301) that controls the notification means so that the notification means notifies the procedure of the advantageous stop operation. With a control circuit 101)
The notification game state control means is
A notification game state start means (for example, a notification game state start means 221) that starts the notification game state based on the establishment of a specific start condition, and a notification game state start means 221.
A notification game state first termination means (for example, a notification game state normal termination means 223) that terminates the notification game state based on a predetermined number of continuation games.
Based on the fact that the predetermined continuation condition is satisfied, the notified game state continuation means (for example, the notified game state continuation means 225) for continuing the notified game state by adding the predetermined number of continuations, and
The number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means is added to the predetermined number of continuations by the notified game state continuation means and before the notified game state is terminated by the first end means of the notified game state. When the value reaches a predetermined value (for example, "3000"), the notification game state second end means (for example, the notification game state regulation end means 224) that terminates the notification game state, and
When the notification game state is terminated by the notification game state second end means, the remaining number of the predetermined continuation times is stored, and when the specific start condition is satisfied again, the stored predetermined continuation. It includes a notification game state special start means (for example, a notification game state start means 221 and a regulation end compensation means 227) that adds the remaining number of times to the predetermined number of continuations to start the notification game state. It is a featured gaming machine.

Moreover, the tenth invention is a tenth invention.
The notified game state special start 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 notified game state continuation means. The gaming machine according to the above description is characterized in that, when the predetermined number of continuations is added, the remaining number of the predetermined number of continuations is stored.

Moreover, the tenth invention is a tenth invention.
When the notification game state is terminated by the notification game state second end means, the sub-control means is stored in the remaining number of the predetermined number of continuations by the notification game state special start means. The above description is characterized in that a special notification control means (for example, supplementary notification means 311 at the end of regulation) for controlling the notification means is further provided so that a predetermined notification indicating to that effect is performed by the notification means. It is a game machine of.

In the tenth invention, since the notification game state may be terminated, the player's interests can be restricted to those within an appropriate range, while, for example, the notification gaming state is about to be terminated. When the number of continuations of the additional notification game state is added, the number of continuations of the added notification game state is stored (stocked) until the start of the next notification game state, so the profit obtained as a result of the additional lottery is useless. However, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from deteriorating.

According to the tenth invention, even when trying to regulate the interests of the player within an appropriate range, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being lowered.

[Game machine according to the eleventh invention]
In a gaming machine as shown in Patent Document 1, one of a plurality of set values (for example, 1 to 6) is set by the game store, and the higher the set value, the more the notification game. It is configured so that it is easy to shift to the state, it is easy to continue the notification game state, or it is easy to move to the bonus game state which is advantageous for the player (that is, the ball ejection rate is high). It is common to have.

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

An eleventh invention is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of transmitting information meaningful to a player when the interests of the player are to be regulated within an appropriate range.

The eleventh invention is
A symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variablely displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and a notification means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 11) for notifying a player of information are provided. It ’s a game machine equipped with
A 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, and
Internal winning combination determining means for determining internal winning combination (for example, internal winning combination determining means 204) and
The symbol variation start control means (for example, the symbol variation control means 206) that starts the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the symbol variation start control means 206.
A symbol variation stop control means (for example, symbol variation control means 206) for stopping the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and
The game is based on the fact that the symbol variation stop control means stops the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. A game medium payout means for paying out a medium (for example, a profit-giving means 208) and
It is advantageous for the player based on the fact that the symbol variation stop control means stops the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the special symbol combination corresponding to the special combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. A special game state control means (for example, special game state control means 215) that shifts to the special game state and terminates the special game state based on the fact that a predetermined end condition is satisfied.
A notification game state control means (for example, a notification game state control means 216) that controls a notification game state in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified, and a notification game state control means 216.
At least, a game medium number counting means (for example, a game medium number counting means 212) for counting the number of game media paid out by the game medium payout means in an advantageous section consisting of the special game state and the notified game state. Main control means including (for example, main control circuit 91) and
In the notification game state, a sub-control means (for example, a sub) including a notification control means (for example, a notification control means 301) that controls the notification means so that the notification means notifies the procedure of the advantageous stop operation. With a control circuit 101)
The notification game state control means is
A notification game state start means (for example, a notification game state start means 221) that starts the notification game state based on the establishment of a specific start condition, and a notification game state start means 221.
When the notified game state is started by the notified game state start means and the special game state control means shifts to the special game state, the notified game state is interrupted and the special game is interrupted. When the special gaming state is terminated by the state control means, the notification game state interruption means for resuming the notification game state (for example, the notification game state interruption means 222) and
A notification game state first termination means (for example, a notification game state normal termination means 223) that terminates the notification game state based on the satisfaction of a specific end condition, and a notification game state normal termination means 223.
When the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means reaches a predetermined value (for example, "3000") before the specific end condition is satisfied in the special game state or the notified game state. , The notification game state second ending means (for example, the notification game state) that terminates the notification game state interrupted or restarted by the notification game state interruption means or the notification game state started by the notification game state start means (for example, the notification game state). Including regulation termination means 224)
The higher the set value set by the set value setting means, the easier it is for the internal winning combination determining means to determine the special winning combination as an internal winning combination.
The game medium number counting means is paid out by the game medium payout means in the notified game state and the number of first game media paid out by the game medium payout means in the special game state in the advantageous section. It is possible to count separately from the number of second game media.
The sub-control means has the number of the first game media and the number of the first game media counted by the game medium number counting means in the advantageous section when the notified game state is terminated by the second end means of the notified game state. Further provided with special notification control means (for example, supplementary notification means 311 at the end of regulation) capable of controlling the notification means so that predetermined information indicating the breakdown of the number of game media of 2 is notified by the notification means. It is a game machine characterized by.

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

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

In the eleventh invention, when the notified gaming state ends the regulation, the number of first game media obtained in the special gaming state until the regulation ends in the advantageous section, and the second obtained in the notified gaming state. Since the lottery state changes according to the breakdown of the number of game media, it is possible to add new game characteristics, and even when trying to regulate the interests of the player to those within an appropriate range, the game It is possible to prevent the decline in interest.

According to the eleventh invention, when trying to regulate the interests of a player within an appropriate range, information meaningful to the player can be notified.

[Game machine according to the twelfth invention]
In the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1 above, the interests of the player are uniformly regulated, so that the game becomes monotonous, and no compensation is made to the player. There was a problem that the amount was significantly reduced.

Further, for example, if the player intentionally performs a stop operation that does not follow the notification effect immediately before the notification effect is regulated, it may be possible to continue the notification game state, which is beneficial to the player. There is also a problem that the function of restricting the amount to the proper range may not be exhibited normally.

The twelfth invention makes it possible to normally exert the function of restricting the interests of the player to those within an appropriate range, and can prevent the interest of the game from being lowered. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine.

The twelfth invention is
A symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variablely displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and a notification means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 11) for notifying a player of information are provided. It ’s a game machine equipped with
A 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, and
Internal winning combination determining means for determining internal winning combination (for example, internal winning combination determining means 204) and
The symbol variation start control means (for example, the symbol variation control means 206) that starts the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the symbol variation start control means 206.
A symbol variation stop control means (for example, symbol variation control means 206) for stopping the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and
The game is based on the fact that the symbol variation stop control means stops the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. A game medium payout means for paying out a medium (for example, a profit-giving means 208) and
It is advantageous for the player based on the fact that the symbol variation stop control means stops the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the special symbol combination corresponding to the special combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. A special game state control means (for example, special game state control means 215) that shifts to the special game state and terminates the special game state based on the fact that a predetermined end condition is satisfied.
A notification game state control means (for example, a notification game state control means 216) that controls a notification game state in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified, and a notification game state control means 216.
At least, a game medium number counting means (for example, a game medium number counting means 212) for counting the number of game media paid out by the game medium payout means in an advantageous section consisting of the special game state and the notified game state. Main control means including (for example, main control circuit 91) and
In the notification game state, a sub-control means (for example, a sub) including a notification control means (for example, a notification control means 301) that controls the notification means so that the notification means notifies the procedure of the advantageous stop operation. With a control circuit 101)
The notification game state control means is
Lottery state changing means (for example, lottery state changing means 226 and regulation end compensation means 227) that change the lottery state based on the establishment of predetermined fluctuation conditions, and
A notification game in which it is determined whether or not a specific start condition is satisfied according to the lottery state changed by the lottery state changing means, and the notification game state is started based on the satisfaction of the specific start condition. The state start means (for example, the notification game state start means 221) and
When the notified game state is started by the notified game state start means and the special game state control means shifts to the special game state, the notified game state is interrupted and the special game is interrupted. When the special gaming state is terminated by the state control means, the notification game state interruption means for resuming the notification game state (for example, the notification game state interruption means 222) and
A notification game state first termination means (for example, a notification game state normal termination means 223) that terminates the notification game state based on the satisfaction of a specific end condition, and a notification game state normal termination means 223.
When the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means reaches a predetermined value (for example, "3000") before the specific end condition is satisfied in the special game state or the notified game state. , The notification game state second ending means (for example, the notification game state) that terminates the notification game state interrupted or resumed by the notification game state interruption means or the notification game state started by the notification game state start means (for example, the notification game state). Including regulation termination means 224)
The expected value of the increase number of game media per game in the special gaming state is higher than the expected value of the increase number of game media per game in the notified game state.
The higher the set value set by the set value setting means, the easier it is for the internal winning combination determining means 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 in the advantageous section when the notified gaming state is terminated by the notified gaming state second ending means. It is a gaming machine characterized in that the smaller the number of games played in an advantageous section, the easier it is for the player to determine an advantageous lottery state.

In the twelfth invention, when the regulation of the notified game state is completed, the lottery state after the end of the notified game state 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 the advantageous lottery state. Therefore, since it is possible to give the player an incentive for the end of the regulation of the notification game state, it is possible to normally exert the function of restricting the profit of the player to the one within an appropriate range, and the game. It is possible to prevent the decline in the interest of the.

According to the twelfth invention, it is possible to normally exert the function of restricting the interests of the player to those within an appropriate range, and to prevent the interest of the game from being lowered. Can be done.

[Game machine according to the thirteenth invention]
In the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1 above, the interests of the player are uniformly regulated, so that the game becomes monotonous, and no compensation is made to the player. There was a problem that the amount was significantly reduced.

The thirteenth invention prevents the game from becoming monotonous and deteriorating the interest of the game even when the player's interests are to be regulated within an appropriate range. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can be used.

The thirteenth invention is
A symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variablely displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and a notification means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 11) for notifying a player of information are provided. It ’s a game machine equipped with
Internal winning combination determining means for determining internal winning combination (for example, internal winning combination determining means 204) and
The symbol variation start control means (for example, the symbol variation control means 206) that starts the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the symbol variation start control means 206.
A symbol variation stop control means (for example, symbol variation control means 206) for stopping the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and
The game is based on the fact that the symbol variation stop control means stops the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. A game medium payout means for paying out a medium (for example, a profit-giving means 208) and
It is advantageous for the player based on the fact that the symbol variation stop control means stops the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the special symbol combination corresponding to the special combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. A special game state control means (for example, special game state control means 215) that shifts to the special game state and terminates the special game state based on the fact that a predetermined end condition is satisfied.
A notification game state control means (for example, a notification game state control means 216) that controls a notification game state in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified, and a notification game state control means 216.
At least, a game medium number counting means (for example, a game medium number counting means 212) for counting the number of game media paid out by the game medium payout means in an advantageous section consisting of the special game state and the notified game state. Main control means including (for example, main control circuit 91) and
In the notification game state, a sub-control means (for example, a sub) including a notification control means (for example, a notification control means 301) that controls the notification means so that the notification means notifies the procedure of the advantageous stop operation. With a control circuit 101)
The notification game state control means is
A lottery state changing means (for example, a lottery state changing means 226 and a regulation end compensation means 227) that changes the lottery state based on the establishment of predetermined fluctuation conditions.
A notification game in which it is determined whether or not a specific start condition is satisfied according to the lottery state changed by the lottery state changing means, and the notification game state is started based on the establishment of the specific start condition. The state start means (for example, the notification game state start means 221) and
When the notified game state is started by the notified game state start means and the special game state control means shifts to the special game state, the notified game state is interrupted and the special game is interrupted. When the special gaming state is terminated by the state control means, the notification game state interruption means for resuming the notification game state (for example, the notification game state interruption means 222) and
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 lottery result. )When,
A notification game state first termination means (for example, a notification game state normal termination means 223) that terminates the notification game state based on the satisfaction of a specific end condition, and a notification game state normal termination means 223.
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 notified game state before the specific end condition is satisfied. , The notification game state second ending means (for example, the notification game state) that terminates the notification game state interrupted or resumed by the notification game state interruption means or the notification game state started by the notification game state start means (for example, the notification game state). Including regulation termination means 224)
Whether or not the lottery state changing means changes the lottery state according to the number of points stored by the point number determining means when the notified gaming state is terminated by the notified gaming state second ending means. It is a gaming machine characterized in that the larger the number of points stored by the point number determining means, the easier it is to determine a lottery state that is advantageous to the player.

In the thirteenth invention, a 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 terminated, the number of stored points is increased. The lottery state after the end of the notification game state is determined. In this case, the larger the number of stored points, the easier it is to determine a lottery state that is advantageous to the player.
Therefore, since the state after the end of the notified game state can be changed according to the content of the game until the end of the regulation of the notified game state, the profit of the player is to be regulated within an appropriate range. Even if there is, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous and to prevent the game from becoming less interesting.

According to the thirteenth invention, even when the player's interest is to be regulated within an appropriate range, the game is not monotonous and the interest of the game is lowered. It can be deterred.

[Game machine according to the fourteenth invention]
In the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1 above, since the interests of the players are uniformly regulated, there is a problem that the gaming becomes monotonous and the interest of the gaming is significantly reduced.

The fourteenth invention provides a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in the interest of a game even when the interests of the player are to be regulated within an appropriate range. The purpose.

The fourteenth invention is
A symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variablely displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and a notification means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 11) for notifying a player of information are provided. It ’s a game machine equipped with
A loading operation detecting means (for example, a loading operation detecting means capable of detecting a loading operation of a first number of game media (for example, 3 sheets) and a loading operation of a second gaming medium number (for example, 2 sheets) smaller than the number of the first game media. For example, the closing operation detecting means 201) and
Internal winning combination determining means (for example, internal winning combination determining means 204 and pre-regulation adjustment means 228) for determining an internal winning combination based on the fact that the closing operation is detected by the closing operation detecting means.
The symbol variation start control means (for example, the symbol variation control means 206) that starts the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the symbol variation start control means 206.
A symbol variation stop control means (for example, symbol variation control means 206) for stopping the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and
The game is based on the fact that the symbol variation stop control means stops the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. A game medium payout means for paying out the medium (for example, a profit-giving means 208 and a pre-regulation adjustment means 228), and
It is advantageous for the player based on the fact that the symbol variation stop control means stops the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the special symbol combination corresponding to the special combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. A special game state control means (for example, special game state control means 215) that shifts to the special game state and terminates the special game state based on the fact that a predetermined end condition is satisfied.
A notification game state control means (for example, a notification game state control means 216) that controls a notification game state in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified, and a notification game state control means 216.
At least, in the advantageous section consisting of the special gaming state and the notified gaming state, the number of gaming media corresponding to the number of insertions detected by the charging operation detection means is subtracted from the number of gaming media paid out by the gaming medium payout means. A main control means (for example, a main control circuit 91) including a game medium number counting means (for example, a game medium number counting means 212) for counting the number of game media for a minute, and a main control means (for example, a main control circuit 91).
In the notification game state, a sub-control means (for example, a sub) including a notification control means (for example, a notification control means 301) that controls the notification means so that the notification means notifies the procedure of the advantageous stop operation. With a control circuit 101)
When the internal winning combination determination means is not in the special gaming state,
When the charging operation of the first number of gaming media is detected by the charging operation detecting means, the special combination is determined as the internal winning combination with the first probability.
When the charging operation of the second number of gaming media is detected by the charging operation detecting means, the special combination is determined as an internal winning combination with a second probability lower than the first probability.
When the game medium payout means is not in the special game state,
When the charging operation of the first number of gaming media is detected by the charging operation detecting means, a predetermined payout combination (for example, push order small winning combination 1 to 6) is determined by the internal winning combination determining means. When the stop operation is performed in the procedure of the advantageous stop operation, the number of game media (for example, 9) is larger than the number of the first game media according to the combination of the symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. Sheet), pay out,
When the charging operation of the second number of game media is detected by the charging operation detecting means, the predetermined payout combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and the game is stopped by the advantageous stop operation procedure. When the operation is performed, a number of game media (for example, two) that is equal to or less than the number of the second game media is paid out according to the combination of the symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol display means.
When the input operation of the first number of game media or the second number of game media is detected by the input operation detecting means, a specific payout combination (for example, a normal small combination) is detected by the internal winning combination determining means. ) Is determined and the stop operation is performed, a number of game media (for example, 9 sheets) larger than the number of the first 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 is
A notification game state start means (for example, a notification game state start means 221) that starts the notification game state based on the establishment of a specific start condition, and a notification game state start means 221.
When the notified game state is started by the notified game state start means and the special game state control means shifts to the special game state, the notified game state is interrupted and the special game is interrupted. When the special gaming state is terminated by the state control means, the notification game state interruption means (for example, the notification game state interruption means 222) for resuming the notification game state and the notification game state interruption means 222.
A notification game state first termination means (for example, a notification game state normal termination means 223) that terminates the notification game state based on the satisfaction of a specific end condition, and a notification game state normal termination means 223.
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 notified game state before the specific end condition is satisfied. , The notification game state second ending means (for example, the notification game state) that terminates the notification game state interrupted or restarted by the notification game state interruption means or the notification game state started by the notification game state start means (for example, the notification game state). Including regulation termination means 224)
In the notification game state, the sub-control means measures the number of insertions detected by the insertion operation detection means at a predetermined time before the notification game state is terminated by the notification game state second end means. Predetermined information indicating that there is a possibility of being more advantageous to the player by changing from the number of the first game medium to the number of the second game medium and playing the game is notified by the notification means. The gaming machine is further provided with special notification control means (for example, pre-regulation adjustment notification means 312) capable of controlling the notification means.

In the fourteenth invention, the player is notified of the predetermined information suggesting a change in the number of inserted sheets at a predetermined time before the notification game state is regulated, so that the player is regulated of the notification game state. It is possible to change the playability and the profit obtained. For example, if the game can be played by changing the number of input sheets and the game can be shifted to the special game state immediately before the notification game state is terminated, the notification game state is more than the case where the regulation is terminated. It may be possible to obtain a game medium. Therefore, even when trying to regulate the interests of the player within an appropriate range, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being lowered.

Further, the fourteenth invention
In the notification game state, the special notification control means determines the number of insertions detected by the insertion operation detection means at a specific time before the notification game state is terminated by the notification game state first end means. The notifying means informs the player that specific information indicating that the game may be more advantageous to the player by changing the number of the first gaming media to the number of the second gaming media and playing the game. In addition, the gaming machine described above is characterized in that the notification means can be controlled.

In the fourteenth invention, by notifying specific information suggesting a change in the number of input sheets at a specific time before the notified gaming state is normally ended, the player can play with respect to the continuation of the notified gaming state. And the profits obtained can be varied. For example, if the game is played by changing the number of input sheets and the notified game state can be continued immediately before the notified game state is normally ended, the number of the notified game states is larger than that in the case where the notified game state is normally ended. It may be possible to obtain a game medium. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

According to the fourteenth invention, even when trying to regulate the interests of the player within an appropriate range, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being lowered.

[Game machine according to the fifteenth invention]
In the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1 above, since the interests of the players are uniformly regulated, there is a problem that the gaming becomes monotonous and the interest of the gaming is significantly reduced.

The fifteenth invention provides a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in the interest of a game even when the interests of the player are to be regulated within an appropriate range. The purpose.

The fifteenth invention is
A symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variablely displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and a notification means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 11) for notifying a player of information are provided. It ’s a game machine equipped with
Internal winning combination determining means for determining internal winning combination (for example, internal winning combination determining means 204 and pre-regulation adjustment means 228) and
The symbol variation start control means (for example, the symbol variation control means 206) that starts the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the symbol variation start control means 206.
A symbol variation stop control means (for example, symbol variation control means 206) for stopping the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and
The re-game is activated based on the fact that the symbol variation stop control means stops the symbol variation display by the symbol display means and the combination of symbols corresponding to the replay combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. Acting means (eg, profit-giving means 208) and
The game is based on the fact that the symbol variation stop control means stops the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. A game medium payout means for paying out a medium (for example, a profit-giving means 208) and
It is advantageous for the player based on the fact that the symbol variation stop control means stops the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the special symbol combination corresponding to the special combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. A special game state control means (for example, special game state control means 215) that shifts to the special game state and terminates the special game state based on the fact that a predetermined end condition is satisfied.
The first high RT gaming state (for example, high RT gaming state (RT1)) and the second high RT gaming state (for example, fixed high RT gaming state) in which the probability that the replay combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means is high (for example, high RT gaming state (RT1)). When the player has a low RT gaming state (for example, a low RT gaming state (RT0)) in which the probability that the replay combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means is low (for example, the low RT gaming state (RT0)), and is not the special gaming state. , RT game state control means (for example, RT game state control means 214) that shifts between these RT game states based on the establishment of a predetermined transition condition, and
A notification game state control means (for example, a notification game state control means 216) that controls a notification game state in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified, and a notification game state control means 216.
At least, a game medium number counting means (for example, a game medium number counting means 212) for counting the number of game media paid out by the game medium payout means in an advantageous section consisting of the special game state and the notified game state. Main control means including (for example, main control circuit 91) and
In the notification game state, a sub-control means (for example, a sub) including a notification control means (for example, a notification control means 301) that controls the notification means so that the notification means notifies the procedure of the advantageous stop operation. With a control circuit 101)
The RT game state control means is
In the low RT gaming state, the symbol variation stop control means stops the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the first symbol combination (for example, the ascending replay symbol combination) stops at the symbol display means. When it is displayed, it shifts to the first high RT gaming state, and
In the first high RT gaming state, the symbol variation stop control means stops the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the second symbol combination (for example, the combination of the descending replay symbols) is the symbol display means. When the stop display is displayed, the player shifts to the low RT gaming state.
In the first high RT gaming state, the symbol variation stop control means stops the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the third symbol combination (for example, the combination of the symbol of the variation replay) is the symbol display means. When the stop display is displayed, the player shifts to the second high RT gaming state.
In the second high RT gaming state, the symbol variation stop control means stops the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the combination of the second symbols is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. However, when the game is played a predetermined number of times (for example, "1000" times) without shifting to the low RT gaming state, the transition to the low RT gaming state is performed.
In the second high RT gaming state, if the special combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means before the predetermined number of games are played, the second high RT gaming state is terminated.
The notification game state control means is
A notification game state start means (for example, a notification game state start means 221) that starts the notification game state based on the establishment of a specific start condition, and a notification game state start means 221.
When the notified game state is started by the notified game state start means and the special game state control means shifts to the special game state, the notified game state is interrupted and the special game is interrupted. When the special gaming state is terminated by the state control means, the notification game state interruption means (for example, the notification game state interruption means 222) for resuming the notification game state and the notification game state interruption means 222.
A notification game state first termination means (for example, a notification game state normal termination means 223) that terminates the notification game state based on the satisfaction of a specific end condition, and a notification game state normal termination means 223.
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 notified game state before the specific end condition is satisfied. , The notification game state second ending means (for example, the notification game state) that terminates the notification game state interrupted or restarted by the notification game state interruption means or the notification game state started by the notification game state start means (for example, the notification game state). Including regulation termination means 224)
The special gaming state is a gaming state in which the number of gaming media increases.
In the notified gaming state, the sub-control means controls an RT gaming state controlled by the RT gaming state control means at a predetermined time before the notified gaming state is terminated by the notified gaming state second ending means. , Predetermined information indicating that there is a possibility of being more advantageous to the player by changing from the first high RT gaming state to the second high RT gaming state and playing the game is notified by the notification means. As described above, the gaming machine is further provided with a special notification control means (for example, pre-regulation adjustment notification means 312) capable of controlling the notification means.

In the fifteenth invention, the player is notified of the predetermined information suggesting the change of the RT gaming state at a predetermined time before the regulation of the notified gaming state is terminated, so that the player is terminated of the regulation of the notified gaming state. It is possible to change the playability and the profits that can be obtained. For example, when the RT game state is changed and the game is played, the high RT game state is continued even after the notification game state is terminated, and the state can be shifted to the special game state in this high RT game state. May be able to obtain more gaming media than in the case where the notification gaming state ends as it is. Therefore, even when trying to regulate the interests of the player within an appropriate range, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being lowered.

Further, the fifteenth invention
The main control means further includes lottery means (for example, notified game state starting means 221 or lottery state changing means 226) for performing a lottery regarding the notified gaming state in the special gaming state.
The lottery means is said to be special when the notified game state is not interrupted by the notified game state interrupting means, rather than the special gaming state when the notified game state is interrupted by the notified game state interrupting means. The gaming machine according to the above description, characterized in that a lottery regarding the notified gaming state is performed so that the gaming state is more advantageous.

In the fifteenth invention, for example, the RT gaming state is changed to play a game, the high RT gaming state is continued even after the notification gaming state is terminated, and the high RT gaming state is shifted to the special gaming state. If it can be done, the lottery regarding the notified gaming state in this special gaming state is more advantageous than the lottery regarding the notified gaming state in the special gaming state shifted from the notified gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to give a feeling of expectation that it may be possible to shift to the notified game state again, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

According to the fifteenth invention, even when trying to regulate the interests of the player within an appropriate range, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being lowered.

[Game machine according to the sixteenth invention]
In the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1 above, since the interests of the players are uniformly regulated, there is a problem that the gaming becomes monotonous and the interest of the gaming is significantly reduced.

The sixteenth invention provides a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in the interest of a game even when the interests of the player are to be regulated within an appropriate range. The purpose.

The sixteenth invention is
A symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variablely displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and a notification means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 11) for notifying a player of information are provided. It ’s a game machine equipped with
A closing operation detecting means (for example, a closing operation detecting means 201) capable of detecting a closing operation, and a closing operation detecting means 201.
Internal winning combination determining means (for example, internal winning combination determining means 204 and) for determining an internal winning combination based on the detection of a predetermined number of gaming media (for example, three) of loading operations by the charging operation detecting means. Pre-regulation adjustment means 228) and
The symbol variation start control means (for example, the symbol variation control means 206) that starts the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the symbol variation start control means 206.
A symbol variation stop control means (for example, symbol variation control means 206) for stopping the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and
The game is based on the fact that the symbol variation stop control means stops the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. A game medium payout means for paying out the medium (for example, a profit-giving means 208 and a pre-regulation adjustment means 228), and
It is advantageous for the player based on the fact that the symbol variation stop control means stops the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the special symbol combination corresponding to the special combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. A special game state control means (for example, special game state control means 215) that shifts to the special game state and terminates the special game state based on the fact that a predetermined end condition is satisfied.
A notification game state control means (for example, a notification game state control means 216) that controls a notification game state in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified, and a notification game state control means 216.
At least, in the advantageous section consisting of the special game state and the notified game state, the game medium counts 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. A main control means (for example, a main control circuit 91) including a number counting means (for example, a game medium number counting means 212), and a main control means (for example, a main control circuit 91).
In the notification game state, a sub-control means (for example, a sub) including a notification control means (for example, a notification control means 301) that controls the notification means so that the notification means notifies the procedure of the advantageous stop operation. With a control circuit 101)
When the game medium payout means is not in the special game state,
When a predetermined payout combination (for example, push order small winning combination 1 to 6) is determined by the internal winning combination determination means, and the stop operation is performed in the first push order, which is the procedure of the advantageous stop operation, the stop operation is performed. A number of game media (for example, nine) larger than the predetermined number of game media is paid out according to the combination of the symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol display means.
When the predetermined payout combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means and the stop operation is performed in a second pushing order different from the first pushing order, the symbol displayed on the symbol display means is stopped. A number of game media (for example, three) that is equal to or less than the predetermined number of game media is paid out according to the combination of the above.
The notification game state control means is
A notification game state start means (for example, a notification game state start means 221 and regulation) that determines whether or not to satisfy a specific start condition and starts the notification game state based on the satisfaction of the specific start condition. Pre-end adjustment means 228) and
When the notified game state is started by the notified game state start means and the special game state control means shifts to the special game state, the notified game state is interrupted and the special game is interrupted. When the special gaming state is terminated by the state control means, the notification game state interruption means (for example, the notification game state interruption means 222) for resuming the notification game state and the notification game state interruption means 222.
A notification game state first termination means (for example, a notification game state normal termination means 223) that terminates the notification game state based on the satisfaction of a specific end condition, and a notification game state normal termination means 223.
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 notified game state before the specific end condition is satisfied. , The notification game state second ending means (for example, the notification game state) that terminates the notification game state interrupted or restarted by the notification game state interruption means or the notification game state started by the notification game state start means (for example, the notification game state). It is a gaming machine characterized by including the regulation termination means 224).

Further, the sixteenth invention
The notification game state start means is
It is not determined whether or not the specific start condition is newly satisfied in the special gaming state when the notification game state is interrupted by the notification game state interruption means or when the special gaming state ends. ,
To determine whether or not to newly satisfy the specific start condition in the special gaming state when the notified gaming state is not interrupted by the notified gaming state interrupting means or when the special gaming state ends. The gaming machine described above is characterized by the above.

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

In the sixteenth invention, in the notified game state, when a predetermined payout combination is won, a stop operation is performed in the notified first push order, so that a larger number of game media than the input number is paid out. By performing the stop operation in the second pushing order different from the first pushing order, the number of game media less than or equal to the number of input sheets is paid out. Further, in the special gaming state, when the regulation of the notified gaming state is completed, the special gaming state after the regulation is terminated or when the special gaming state is terminated, a lottery regarding the notified gaming state is performed. As a result, for example, from a predetermined time before the regulation of the notification game state is terminated, when the predetermined payout combination is won, the stop operation is performed in the second push order, and immediately before the regulation of the notification game state is terminated. If it is possible to shift to the special gaming state, it may be possible to obtain more game media than in the case where the notification gaming state ends as it is, and further, it is necessary to shift to the notification gaming state again. May be possible. Therefore, even when trying to regulate the interests of the player within an appropriate range, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being lowered.

According to the sixteenth invention, even when the interests of the player are to be regulated within an appropriate range, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being lowered.

[Game machine according to the seventeenth invention]
In the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1 above, since the interests of the players are uniformly regulated, there is a problem that the gaming becomes monotonous and the interest of the gaming is significantly reduced.

The seventeenth invention provides a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in the interest of a game even when the interests of the player are to be regulated within an appropriate range. The purpose.

The seventeenth invention is
A symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) for variablely displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and a notification means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 11) for notifying a player of information are provided. It ’s a game machine equipped with
A closing operation detecting means (for example, a closing operation detecting means 201) capable of detecting a closing operation, and a closing operation detecting means 201.
Internal winning combination determining means (for example, internal winning combination determining means 204 and) for determining an internal winning combination based on the detection of a predetermined number of gaming media (for example, three) of loading operations by the charging operation detecting means. Pre-regulation adjustment means 228) and
The symbol variation start control means (for example, the symbol variation control means 206) that starts the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the symbol variation start control means 206.
A symbol variation stop control means (for example, symbol variation control means 206) for stopping the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and
The game is based on the fact that the symbol variation stop control means stops the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the payout combination (for example, a small combination) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. A game medium payout means for paying out the medium (for example, a profit-giving means 208 and a pre-regulation adjustment means 228), and
It is advantageous for the player based on the fact that the symbol variation stop control means stops the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the special symbol combination corresponding to the special combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. A special game state control means (for example, special game state control means 215) that shifts to the special game state and terminates the special game state based on the fact that a predetermined end condition is satisfied.
A notification game state control means (for example, a notification game state control means 216) that controls a notification game state in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified, and a notification game state control means 216.
At least, in the advantageous section consisting of the special game state and the notified game state, the game medium counts 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. A main control means (for example, a main control circuit 91) including a number counting means (for example, a game medium number counting means 212), and a main control means (for example, a main control circuit 91).
In the notification game state, a sub-control means (for example, a sub) including a notification control means (for example, a notification control means 301) that controls the notification means so that the notification means notifies the procedure of the advantageous stop operation. With a control circuit 101)
When the game medium payout means is not in the special game state,
When a predetermined payout combination (for example, push order small winning combination 1 to 6) is determined by the internal winning combination determination means, and the stop operation is performed in the first push order, which is the procedure of the advantageous stop operation, the stop operation is performed. A number of game media (for example, nine) larger than the predetermined number of game media is paid out according to the combination of the symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol display means.
When the predetermined payout combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means and the stop operation is performed in a second pushing order different from the first pushing order, the symbol displayed on the symbol display means is stopped. The same number of game media (for example, 3 sheets) as the predetermined number of game media is paid out according to the combination of the above.
The notification game state control means is
A notification game state start means (for example, a notification game state start means 221 and a pre-regulation adjustment means 228) for starting the notification game state based on the establishment of a specific start condition, and
When the notified game state is started by the notified game state start means and the special game state control means shifts to the special game state, the notified game state is interrupted and the special game is interrupted. When the special gaming state is terminated by the state control means, the notification game state interruption means (for example, the notification game state interruption means 222) for resuming the notification game state and the notification game state interruption means 222.
A notification game state first termination means (for example, a notification game state normal termination means 223) that terminates the notification game state based on the satisfaction of a specific end condition, and a notification game state normal termination means 223.
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 notified game state before the specific end condition is satisfied. , The notification game state second ending means (for example, the notification game state) that terminates the notification game state interrupted or restarted by the notification game state interruption means or the notification game state started by the notification game state start means (for example, the notification game state). Including regulation termination means 224)
The special gaming state is a gaming state in which the number of gaming media increases.
In the notified game state, when the predetermined payout combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, the sub-control means is before the notified game state is terminated by the notified game state second end means. When the stop operation is performed in the second push order from a predetermined time, the notification means is provided with predetermined information indicating that the game medium payout means pays out the same number of game media as the predetermined number of game media. The gaming machine is further provided with special notification control means (for example, pre-regulation adjustment notification means 312) capable of controlling the notification means so as to be notified by.

Further, the seventeenth invention
The special notification control means has the predetermined time when the number of game media counted by the game medium number counting means becomes a specific value (for example, "2900") or more, which is less than the predetermined value. The gaming machine according to the above description, wherein the notification means is controlled so that the information of the above is notified by the notification means.

In the seventeenth invention, in the notified game state, when a predetermined payout combination is won, a stop operation is performed in the notified first push order, so that a larger number of game media than the input number is paid out. By performing the stop operation in the second push order different from the first push order, the same number of game media as the number of input sheets are paid out. In addition, the notification to that effect is notified from a predetermined time before the regulation of the notification game state is completed. As a result, for example, from a predetermined time before the regulation of the notification game state is terminated, when the predetermined payout combination is won, the stop operation is performed in the second push order, and immediately before the regulation of the notification game state is terminated. If it is possible to shift to the special gaming state, it may be possible to obtain more gaming media than in the case where the notification gaming state ends as it is. Therefore, even when trying to regulate the interests of the player within an appropriate range, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being lowered.

According to the seventeenth invention, even when trying to regulate the interests of the player within an appropriate range, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being lowered.

As an example of the invention according to the present embodiment, the first to seventeenth inventions have been described, but the invention according to the present embodiment is not limited to this, and each aspect of each of the above-mentioned means is described from the first to the first. By using a combination different from the seventeenth invention, an invention different from the first to seventeenth inventions may be configured.

Although the present invention has been described above with reference to the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited thereto. That is, the specific configuration of each means provided 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 adopted as the symbol display means, but a liquid crystal display device may be used instead of or in combination with the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. That is, the image of the design displayed on the liquid crystal display device may be varied and 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 is arranged on the peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R by the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. A part of the design may be displayed.

Further, for example, in the present embodiment, as the internal winning combination determination 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 related to the notification game state. Alternatively, or in combination with this, a random number generation circuit (not shown) built in the main CPU 93 may be used to acquire a random number value.

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

Further, for example, the 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 range not deviating from the gist of the present invention. The management mode can be changed as appropriate. For example, various counters and various timers managed by "addition" may be managed by "subtraction", and in this case, the judgment as to whether or not "is more than" is "less than or equal to". It shall be read as a judgment as to whether or not it is, and a judgment as to whether or not it is "more than" shall be read as a judgment as to whether or not it is "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 "... or less" is performed is "...". It shall be read as a judgment as to whether or not it is "more than or equal to", and a judgment as to whether or not it is "less than" shall be read as a judgment as to whether or not it is "more than".

Further, for example, the various counters and various timers shown in the present embodiment controlled by the control of the main CPU 93 may be managed by the control of the sub CPU 102 within a range not deviating from the gist of the present invention. , 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 within a range not deviating from the gist of the present invention.

Further, for example, various gaming 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 within a range not deviating from the gist of the present invention. The various gaming states managed by the control of the main CPU 93 may be managed by the control of the main CPU 93 as long as the gist of the present invention is not deviated.

All the inventions described in the present embodiment can be applied to pachinko machines, game machines, slot machines and all other gaming machines without departing from the spirit of the invention.

1 Pachislot 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 (1)

It is a gaming machine provided with a symbol display means for variablely displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns and a notification means for notifying a player of information.
The means for determining the internal winners and the means for determining the internal winners,
The symbol variation start control means for starting the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and the symbol variation start control means.
A symbol variation stop control means for stopping the symbol variation display by the symbol display means, and
The game value for which the game value is given based on the fact that the symbol variation display by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol variation stop control means and the combination of symbols corresponding to the assigning combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. With the means of granting
A notification game state control means for controlling a notification game state in which a stop operation procedure advantageous to the player is notified, and a notification game state control means.
In the notified game state, the game value number counting means for counting the numerical value based on the game value number given by the game value giving means, and the game value number counting means.
A predetermined notification control means that controls the notification means so that the notification means notifies the procedure of the advantageous stop operation in the notification gaming state.
A specific notification control means that controls the notification means so that notification different from the notification of the advantageous stop operation procedure can be further executed by the notification means.
Equipped with a locking means to execute a locking to stop the progress of the game,
The notification game state control means is
A lottery state changing means for changing the lottery state, which determines the degree of advantage for deciding to shift to the announced gaming state based on the establishment of a predetermined fluctuation condition, and a lottery state changing means.
A notification game state ending means for ending the notification game state based on the satisfaction of a predetermined end condition, and a notification game state ending means.
Even if the predetermined end condition is not satisfied, there is a notification game state regulation end means for terminating the notification game state when the numerical value counted by the game value number counting means reaches a predetermined value. ,
The lottery state changing means always changes the lottery state to a predetermined lottery state when the notified game state is regulated by the notified game state regulation ending means.
The locking means executes the lock at least when the notified gaming state is regulated and terminated by the notified game state regulation end means.
The specific notification control means is specific to suggest that when the notification game state is regulated and terminated by the notification game state regulation end means, the notification game state is regulated and terminated by the notification game state regulation end means. The notification means is controlled so that the notification effect is performed by the notification means.
The notified game state control means can determine whether or not to shift to the notified game state according to the lottery state changed by the lottery state changing means.
The locking means also executes the lock even when the notified game state is terminated by the notified game state end means, and when the notified game state is regulated and terminated by the notified game state regulation end means, and when the notification is terminated. A gaming machine characterized in that different locks can be executed depending on whether the notified gaming state is terminated by the gaming state termination means .

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