JP5662282B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a single game performed by changing a plurality of rows of symbols based on a start operation by a player is started by a symbol display means.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko slot machine (a spinning machine, hereinafter referred to as “pachislot”), which is a type of gaming machine, a game medium (hereinafter referred to as “medal”) is used, and by inserting a medal into the pachislot The game can be started. In such a pachislot, a game that has a so-called ceiling function that causes an advantageous state different from the bonus game to occur when a game that is not given an advantageous state such as a bonus game reaches a specific number of times. Proposed.

  As an advantageous state, there is a pachi-slot that assists the game in order to increase the winning probability of “replay” as a replay and to make it easier to increase the number of medals. In addition, such a pachislot is provided with a winning combination that can be awarded when the stop button is operated in a specific order. Some of them assist the game by informing the order.

  In recent years, in such a pachislot, as in Patent Document 1, the opportunity to shift to the above-mentioned advantageous state is periodically (every 64 games), and the above-mentioned opportunity to periodically arrive is described above. Some have a periodic ceiling function of shifting to the advantageous state when the number of times that the advantageous state has not been reached reaches the periodic ceiling number (specific number of times).

  Further, such a pachislot is configured so that it is easy to determine the winning combination that can be won when the stop button is operated in a specific order. If the stop button is operated in a specific order, the benefits of the advantageous state are diminished. For this reason, in such a pachislot, as in Patent Document 2, it is difficult to shift to the above advantageous state or to the above advantageous state with respect to the operation of the stop button in a specific order unless it is in the above advantageous state. Some have a penalty function that gives them a penalty to prevent migration.

JP 2011-030713 A JP 2003-117077 A

  By the way, as an example of the advantageous state due to the periodic ceiling function, there is one that increases the profits given to the player as compared with the case of shifting to the advantageous state through a chance to arrive periodically. For this reason, when the number of times that the above-mentioned advantageous state is not shifted with the chance to arrive periodically is around the number of periodic ceilings (specific number of times), the penalty due to the penalty function is intentionally generated, and the above-mentioned due to the periodic ceiling function having high profits. There was a possibility that a capture element trying to obtain an advantageous state would occur.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such a problem existing in the prior art, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing a penalty from being intentionally generated in the vicinity of a specific number of times. There is.

In order to achieve the above object, according to the first aspect of the present invention, a single game performed by varying a plurality of symbols based on the start operation by the player is started by the symbol display means. After the change of the symbols of each row is started based on the start of the game of the time, the symbols of the corresponding row are stopped based on the stop operation by the player, and a plurality of winning combinations are started when the one game is started. In a gaming machine equipped with a winning combination lottery means for drawing a winning combination from among the above, it is advantageous for a player by satisfying the same operating condition as the specific operating condition selected based on the winning of the specific winning combination The state control means for controlling the gaming state so that the opportunity that can satisfy the transition condition to the gaming state comes periodically, and the identification in the winning of the specific winning combination based on the arrival of the opportunity that can satisfy the transition condition Play operating conditions And notification means capable of performing operating conditions notification for notifying the user, during which the transition conditions are not satisfied continuously, a counting means for counting the number of times that the opportunity may fulfill the shift condition has been reached, can satisfy the migration criteria Penalty giving means for giving a penalty penalized to the player when the same operation as the predetermined operation is not performed until the arrival of the opportunity, and the notification means has a specific number of times the counting means When the specific winning combination is won, the specific operation condition notification having a higher advantage than the operation condition notification is performed for the player, and the penalty granting means When the number of times is equal to or greater than the prescribed number, the gist is to give a penalty for subtracting the number of times of the counting means.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent a penalty from being intentionally generated near a specific number of times.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachislot. Explanatory drawing explaining a winning line. Explanatory drawing explaining a prize aspect. The block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a pachislot. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing explaining a winning combination determination table. Explanatory drawing explaining the mode of a game state transfer. Explanatory drawing explaining the aspect of a production | presentation state transfer. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing explaining a navigation effect. Explanatory drawing explaining a navigation acquisition lottery. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing explaining a ceiling function. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing explaining the specification of penalty. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing explaining the provision aspect of a penalty.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko slot machine which is a kind of gaming machine (rotating-type gaming machine, hereinafter referred to as “pachislot”) will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 1 schematically shows a machine front side of a pachislot machine 10 according to the present embodiment. The pachislot machine 10 has a rectangular parallelepiped body 11 having an open front surface and a shaft that can be rotated and opened with respect to the left side edge side of the body. And a supported front door 12. An effect display device 14 as an effect device composed of a liquid crystal display device that performs a display effect during a game (during a variable game) is disposed on the upper front surface of the front door 12. A lamp R that emits various effect effect lights is provided on the front door 12 so as to surround the effect display device 14.

  A central panel 15 is provided in the center of the front surface of the front door 12, and a transparent window 16 through which the drum unit 13 as a symbol display means disposed inside the machine can be seen is provided. ing. The see-through window 16 is composed of a synthetic resin plate integrally formed with the central panel 15. The drum unit 13 includes a left reel 13L, a middle reel 13C, and a right reel 13R each having a light-emitting belt-like reel sheet on which various symbols are printed. The see-through window 16 has the left reel 13L as the first symbol row, the middle reel 13C as the second symbol row arranged next to the first symbol row, and the second symbol row arranged. A right reel 13R as a third symbol row is arranged adjacent to the provided. The symbols printed on each reel (left reel 13L, middle reel 13C, and right reel 13R) of the drum unit 13 are arranged in a predetermined order. On the left reel 13L of the drum unit 13, 21 symbols of symbols L00 to L20 are arranged. Further, 21 symbols from symbol C00 to symbol C20 are arranged on the middle reel 13C. In addition, 21 symbols from symbol R00 to symbol R20 are arranged on the right reel 13R. Then, in the changing game, the left reel 13L changes so that the symbol L00, the symbol L01,..., The symbol L20, and the symbol L00 are displayed in the fluoroscopic window 16 in this order. Further, in the changing game, the middle reel 13C changes such that the symbols C00, C01,..., C20, and C00 are displayed in the transparent window 16 in this order. In the changing game, the right reel 13R changes so that the symbol R00, the symbol R01,..., The symbol R20, and the symbol R00 are displayed in the transparent window 16 in this order.

  In this embodiment, in each reel, a symbol (replay symbol) decorated with the letters “REPLAY”, a symbol imitating “bell” (bell symbol), a symbol imitating “7” (seven symbol), “ A pattern imitating “watermelon” (watermelon symbol), a symbol imitating “cherry” (cherry symbol), and the like are arranged. In the following, each symbol may be indicated as “replay”, “bell”, “watermelon”, “seven”, “cherry” without “design”.

  Each reel is configured to rotate and stop in the vertical direction independently by a stepping motor (not shown) provided corresponding to each reel. Various symbols are displayed (changed) while continuously changing. When the rotation of each reel is stopped, three consecutive symbols out of a plurality of symbols printed on the reel sheet of each reel are stopped and displayed at the upper, middle, and lower positions on the see-through window 16. It is like that. For this reason, the see-through window 16 is formed in such a size that three symbols can be displayed on each reel. Each reel is provided with reel sensors SE1, SE2, SE3 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting the rotational position of each reel so as to correspond to each reel.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the pachislot 10 includes a plurality (five in this embodiment) that define combinations of symbols to be stopped and displayed (design combinations) in the display region of the symbols that can be seen through the see-through window 16. The symbol stop line is formed. In the pachi-slot 10 of this embodiment, winning lines L1, L2, L3, L4, and L5 (shown by solid lines) that can determine that a combination of symbols to be stopped and displayed are winning are formed as symbol stopping lines. That is, the winning lines L1 to L5 are determined to be effective as awarding according to the combination of symbols when the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on these symbolic stop lines is in a mode of giving a prize. Line. Further, in the following description, when simply indicated as “winning line”, the winning lines L1 to L5 are indicated.

  More specifically, in the perspective window 16 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, symbols in each column are stopped and displayed at nine symbol stop positions D1 to D9. These nine symbol stop positions D1 to D9 correspond to the upper, middle, and lower stages in the vertical direction, and are arranged in three rows so as to correspond to the left reel 13L, the middle reel 13C, and the right reel 13R in the horizontal direction. The left reel upper stop position D1 located on the left side when viewed from the player side, the left reel middle stop position D2 located at the center on the left side when viewed from the player side, and the player side. The left reel lower stop position D3 located below the left side is a symbol stop position corresponding to the left reel 13L, and three consecutive symbols in the symbol array of the left reel 13L are displayed. Further, the middle reel upper stop position D4 located on the middle side when viewed from the player side, the middle reel middle stop position D5 located at the center of the middle side when viewed from the player side, and the player side. The middle reel lower stop position D6, which is positioned below the middle side as viewed, is a symbol stop position corresponding to the middle reel 13C, and three consecutive symbols in the symbol array of the middle reel 13C are displayed. ing. Also, a right reel upper stop position D7 located on the right side as viewed from the player side, a right reel middle stop position D8 located at the center on the right side as viewed from the player side, and a player side. The right reel lower stop position D9 located below the right side is a symbol stop position corresponding to the right reel 13R, and three consecutive symbols in the symbol array of the right reel 13R are displayed.

  In the see-through window 16, a winning line L1 (valid) is formed by the left reel upper stop position D1, the middle reel upper stop position D4, and the right reel upper stop position D7. In the see-through window 16, a winning line L2 (valid) is formed by the left reel middle stop position D2, the middle reel middle stop position D5, and the right reel middle stop position D8. In the see-through window 16, a winning line L3 (valid) is formed by the left reel lower stop position D3, the middle reel lower stop position D6, and the right reel lower stop position D9. In the see-through window 16, a winning line L4 (valid) is formed by the left reel upper stop position D1, the middle reel middle stop position D5, and the right reel lower stop position D9. In the see-through window 16, a winning line L5 (valid) is formed by the left reel lower stop position D3, the middle reel intermediate stop position D5, and the right reel upper stop position D7.

  In addition, the central panel 15 is configured with various information display sections 19 that notify information related to the variable game. The various information display unit 19 includes a throwable display LED 20a, a replay display lamp 20b, a weight display LED 20c, a status lamp 20d, a bet number display unit 21, a stored number display unit 22, a prize number display unit 23, and game information. A display unit 24 is formed.

  The insertable display LED 20a lights up when the bet number of the variable game can be set, or when a medal as a game medium can be inserted into the main body, and the variable game is started, or the maximum bet number It turns off when (MAXBET) is set and the stored data (credit) reaches the upper limit number of credits. The replay display lamp 20b is turned on when a replay combination as a replay combination is won in a variable game. The weight display LED 20c is turned on when a start operation is detected during the wait time, and is turned off after the wait time has elapsed. The wait time is the shortest game time that is set to restrict the floating game from progressing too quickly. If a start operation is detected during this wait time, each reel is played after the wait time has elapsed. Is set to start rotating. The status lamp 20d is turned on / off in accordance with the progress of the variable game.

  The betting number display unit 21 is composed of three lamps, and the lamps are turned on according to the number of bets in the variable game. The lowest lamp is turned on at 1 bet (1 BET), the lowest lamp and the middle lamp are turned on at 2 bets (2 BET), and all the lamps are turned on at 3 bets (3 BET). The stored number display unit 22 displays the number of credits stored inside the machine. The award number display unit 23 displays the number of award medals awarded to the player based on the winning when a winning occurs during the variable game. The game information display unit 24 displays the total number of payouts during the bonus game.

  In addition, a medal slot 27 is disposed at a lower right position of the center panel 15 on the front surface of the front door 12. Behind the medal slot 27, a medal sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting the passage of medals is disposed. Further, a BET button 28 and a MAXBET button 29 are provided in order from the left in the lower left position of the central panel 15 on the front surface of the front door 12. The BET button 28 is a button that is pressed (operated) when betting (betting) one bet (one piece) from the credits stored and stored inside the machine as the bet number (betting number) of the variable game. The MAXBET button 29 is used to bet (bet) the maximum bet number of bets allowed in a single variable game (three bets (three) in this embodiment) as the bet number of the variable game. A button to be pressed (operated).

  In addition, a settlement switch 31 is provided below the BET buttons 28 and 29 on the front surface of the front door 12. The settlement switch 31 is a switch that is used (operated) when paying back a medal (game medium) betted at the start of a variable game or a credit stored and stored inside the machine. A start lever 32 is provided at the right side of the checkout switch 31 to be operated when starting the variable game. Then, in the pachislot machine 10, the rotation of each reel is started by operating the start lever 32 after the setting of the bet number.

  On the right side of the start lever 32, stop buttons 33L, 33C and 33R operated by the player are provided. The stop buttons 33L, 33C, and 33R are buttons for stopping the rotating reel, and there are three stop buttons corresponding to each reel.

  In addition, a medal discharge port 36 is formed in the lower central portion of the front surface of the front door 12. In addition, a speaker 18 that performs sound effects is disposed at a lower portion of the front surface of the front door 12 together with a tray 37 that receives medals discharged from the medal discharge port 36.

  Further, as indicated by a broken line in FIG. 1, a hopper 38 for storing inserted medals is disposed inside the pachislot 10 at a position below the drum unit 13 in the main body of the pachislot 10. The medal discharge port 36 is located below the hopper 38, and when the combination of symbols becomes a predetermined award mode (combination) for giving a prize medal to the player, medals stored in the hopper 38 are stored. The medal discharge port 36 is paid out. A medal selector 39 is disposed below the medal slot 27 on the back side of the front door 12 so as to connect the medal slot 27 and the hopper 38.

Next, an operation for the player to play a game (fluctuating game) and operating states of various devices accompanying this operation will be described.
In a state where a game (variable game) can be started, to set the number of bets, either the BET button 28 or the MAXBET button 29 is operated. When the BET button 28 is operated, credits equivalent to the number of one bet (one medal) from the stored and stored credits are set as the number of bets (the number of bets). Further, when the MAXBET button 29 is operated, credits corresponding to the maximum bet number that can be set in the target game (variable game) from the stored credits are set as the bet number (bet number). It should be noted that the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment allows a variable game with 3 bets.

  Also, in the pachislot machine 10, it is possible to set the number of bets by inserting a number of medals corresponding to the number of bets from the medal insertion slot 27, and when inserting one medal, the number of bets for one bet. Is set, and when three medals are inserted, the number of bets for three bets is set. When medals exceeding the maximum number of bets that can be set in the target game (3 bets in this embodiment) are inserted from the medal insertion slot 27, they are stored as credits when using the credit function. On the other hand, when the credit function is not used, the player pays out (returns) to the player from the medal discharge port 36 along a route (not shown).

  In the pachi-slot 10 of this embodiment, five pay lines are defined as shown in FIG. When the player operates the BET button 28 and the MAXBET button 29, the respective bets are set and the five pay lines are set to be valid. When a winning line is activated, a combination of symbols displayed on the winning line is activated, and control (such as award medal payout) according to the combination of symbols displayed on the effective winning line is performed. Done. The variable game in this embodiment is configured so that five pay lines are always valid.

  If the bet number is set as described above and the operation of the start lever 32 can be accepted, that is, if the player performs the start operation of operating the start lever 32 in a state where the game can be started, each reel of the drum unit 13 is It is rotated and a plurality of kinds of symbols are displayed on the see-through window 16 so as to continuously change. Thereafter, when each reel rotates and a predetermined time elapses, the operation of each stop button 33L, 33C, 33R can be accepted. Then, when each stop button 33L, 33C, 33R is operated by the player, each corresponding reel is stopped, and symbols are displayed on the upper, middle and lower rows of the corresponding row from the fluoroscopic window 16.

  When all of the reels are stopped, a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed on any of the activated pay lines forms a predetermined award mode. A prize (privilege) is awarded to the player. For example, when award medals are awarded as prizes, the number of medals corresponding to the winning prize form is awarded to the player as prize medals. In particular, when a combination of predetermined symbols is displayed and a bonus combination (BN combination) is won, unlike a general game, a bonus that is advantageous to the player, that is, a large amount of prize medals can be obtained. A game is generated and a bonus game is given to the player. The general game refers to a game (variable game) that is not a bonus game.

  In the pachislot machine 10 of the present embodiment, one change game (game) is started with the start operation of the start lever 32 as a start trigger, and the combination of symbols is stopped (stopped) by the stop operation of the stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R. A variable game (game) is performed in which the game is played once. When award medals are paid out according to the combination of symbols, one variation game (game) is ended with the completion of the payout of the prize medals as an end opportunity.

In the pachi-slot 10 of this embodiment, the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed on the winning line will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 3 shows a combination of symbols indicating combinations (stop results) of symbols to be stopped and displayed on a winning line based on a winning combination determined internally, and a prize corresponding to the combination of symbols.

  In the present embodiment, when none of the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination shown in FIG. 3 is stopped and displayed on the valid winning line, one or more prize medals are not awarded to the player. It is like that. In the following, the symbol combination in the case where the winning line is formed by the symbol combination not corresponding to any of those shown in FIG.

  In addition, when [Cherry / ANY / ANY] is stopped and displayed on any winning line, it is determined that one or fifteen award medals are paid out according to the gaming state. In this case, the symbol that is stopped and displayed at each stop position of the middle reel 13C and the right reel 13R forming the winning line may be any symbol (“ANY”). Hereinafter, a combination of symbols when a winning line is formed by [Cherry / ANY / ANY] is indicated as “cherry stop eye”. The cherry stop eye is defined as an award mode for winning a prize when the “cherry role” is determined as the winning combination in the internal lottery.

  Further, when [Watermelon / Watermelon / Watermelon] is stopped and displayed on any winning line, it is determined that 3 or 15 award medals are paid out according to the gaming state. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols when a winning line is formed by [watermelon / watermelon / watermelon] is referred to as “watermelon stop eye”. The watermelon stop eye is determined as an award mode for winning a prize when the “watermelon combination” is determined as the winning combination in the internal lottery.

  Further, when [Bell / Bell / Bell] is stopped and displayed on any winning line, it is determined that nine award medals are paid out according to the gaming state. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols when a winning line is formed by [Bell Bell Bell] will be referred to as a “bell stop eye”. The bell stop eye is determined as an award mode to be awarded when any of the “right correct bell role”, “middle correct bell role”, and “right correct bell role” is determined as a winning combination in the internal lottery. It has been.

  Therefore, the “cherry role”, “watermelon role”, “left correct answer bell role”, “middle correct answer bell role”, and “right correct answer bell role” in this embodiment are combinations of symbols that are stopped and displayed on the winning line. The winning combination (payout combination) is determined to pay out the award medal based on the above. Further, in the following description, when “bell role” is simply indicated, “left correct bell role”, “middle correct bell role”, and “right correct bell role” are indicated.

  When [Replay / Replay / Replay / Watermelon] is stopped and displayed on any winning line, the player automatically sets the bet number without betting the bet number. It is stipulated that a replay for the next variable game is given. [Replay / Watermelon] indicates that either a replay symbol or a watermelon symbol may be used. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols when a winning line is formed by [Replay / Replay / Replay / Watermelon] is referred to as “replay stop eye”. The replay stop eye is determined as an award mode for winning a prize when “normal replay role” is determined as a winning combination in the internal lottery.

  Further, when [Replay / Replay / Cherry] is stopped and displayed on any winning line, it is defined that a replay is given. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols when a winning line is formed by [Replay / Replay / Cherry] will be referred to as a “rush replay stop eye”. The entry replay stop eye is determined as an award mode to be awarded when any of the “left correct entry replay combination”, “middle correct entry replay combination”, and “right correct entry replay combination” is determined. Yes.

  For this reason, the “normal replay combination” and “rush replay combination” in the present embodiment are a winning combination (replay combination) that determines that a replay is to be granted based on a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed on the winning line. Become. When a re-game is awarded, the player can play the next variable game without betting the number of bets. When the bet number is set by replaying, the same bet number as set in the variable game that has been given the opportunity to replay is set. In the replay role (replaying role), the player can only play the next variable game with the same number of bets as the variable game for which the replay role is stopped and displayed. Not paid out. That is, the player does not acquire a prize medal depending on the winning of the replay role. Further, in the following description, when “replay combination (or replay combination)” is simply indicated, “normal replay combination” and “rush replay combination” are indicated. Further, in the following description, when simply indicated as “rush replay combination”, “left correct entry replay combination”, “middle correct entry replay combination”, and “right correct entry replay combination” are indicated.

In the present embodiment, the “cherry role”, “watermelon role”, “bell role”, and “replay role (replay role)” described above are small roles.
When [Seven Seven] is stopped and displayed on any winning line, a bonus game is started (occurred) and a “bonus game (hereinafter referred to as“ BN game ”) is given. It is stipulated to do. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols when a winning line is formed by [Seven Seven Seven] will be referred to as “BN stop eye”. The BN stop eye is determined as an award mode for winning a prize when “BN role” is determined as a winning combination in the internal lottery.

In the present embodiment, the BN combination is a winning combination (bonus combination) that triggers (starts) the BN game as a gaming state.
In addition, the pachislot 10 according to the present embodiment has an RT function (a replay role probability change) that controls a general game other than a BN game as a game state by changing the winning probability of a replay role (normal replay role, rush replay role). Function). The general game in this embodiment is controlled to a state according to the operation mode of the RT function, and is controlled to a state according to the type during the operation of the RT function. In the general game by the RT function, there are a case where the game is controlled by the NRT game, a case where the game is controlled by the RT2 game, and a case where the game is controlled by the RT3 game. In the following description, when “NRT game” is simply indicated, it indicates a general game controlled by NRT game, and when “RT2 game” is simply indicated, it indicates a general game controlled by RT2 game, In the case of “RT3 game”, it indicates a general game controlled by the RT3 game. In the present embodiment, the NRT game is positioned in a non-RT state in which the RT function is not activated.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachislo 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 40 that controls the entire gaming machine is mounted on the back side of the pachislot machine 10. The main control board 40 executes various processes for controlling the entire gaming machine, performs arithmetic processing on various control signals (control commands) according to the processing results, and outputs the control signals. In addition, a sub-control board 41 is mounted on the rear side of the machine to execute effect control according to the gaming state. The sub control board 41 receives various control signals output from the main control board 40 and executes predetermined control based on the control signals.

  Connected to the main control board 40 are each reel (left reel 13L, middle reel 13C, and right reel 13R) constituting the drum unit 13, reel sensors SE1 to SE3, medal sensor SE4, sub control board 41, and hopper 38. Yes. Also, on the main control board 40, various information display sections 19 (various display LEDs 20a to 20d, bet number display section 21, stored number display section 22, prize number display section 23, game information display section 23, game information display provided on the central panel 15 are provided. Part 24) is connected. Further, the BET button 28, the MAXBET button 29, the settlement switch 31, the start lever 32, and the stop buttons 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected to the main control board 40. Further, the effect display device 14 is connected to the sub control board 41. Further, the sub-control board 41 is connected to the speaker 18 and various lamps R.

Hereinafter, the main control board 40 will be described.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, and a main control ROM 40b and a main control RAM 40c are connected to the main control CPU 40a. The main control CPU 40a sequentially updates the values of various random numbers such as a winning combination determination random number every predetermined cycle, sets the updated values in the setting area of the main control RAM 40c, and rewrites the values before the update. . The winning combination determination random number is a random number used when the main control CPU 40a determines a combination (winning combination) according to the winning combination determination table.

  The main control CPU 40a receives first to third position signals from the reel sensors SE1 to SE3 connected to the main control CPU 40a in accordance with the symbol (rotational position of each rotating reel) displayed on the see-through window 16. It has come to be. The left reel 13L corresponds to the first position signal, the middle reel 13C corresponds to the second position signal, and the right reel 13R corresponds to the third position signal. The main control CPU 40a grasps the rotation position and stop position of each reel based on the first to third position signals, and controls the rotation and stop of each reel based on the first to third position signals. . The medal detection signal indicating that a medal has been detected is input to the main control board 40 (main control CPU 40a) every time the medal sensor SE4 detects a medal from the connected medal sensor SE4. It has become.

  Further, when the connected BET button 28, MAXBET button 29, checkout switch 31, start lever 32, and stop buttons 33L, 33C, and 33R are operated, the main control CPU 40a indicates that each button has been operated. Various operation signals are input. A hopper 38 is connected to the main control CPU 40a.

  The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program for controlling the pachislot 10. In addition, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of winning combination determination tables in which internal winning probabilities for each gaming state and for each winning combination are determined as an allocation range of winning combination determination random numbers. Further, in the main control ROM 40b, a stop table of symbol combinations for each combination is determined in advance. The stop table is a table in which symbols to be stopped and displayed are determined for each combination according to the operation timing when the stop buttons 33L, 33C, and 33R are operated by the player. The main control RAM 40c stores (sets) various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachislot 10.

Next, the winning combination determination tables T1, T2, T3, and T4 stored in the main control ROM 40b will be described with reference to FIGS.
In the main control ROM 40b, the type of winning combination to be selected and the winning probability of each winning unit to be selected (number based on the range of random values). ) Is stored in a table for each gaming state. Each winning combination determination table is used by the main control CPU 40a according to the gaming state.

  In the case of a general game, the winning combination determination table T1 is associated with the NRT game, and the winning combination determination table T2 is associated with the RT2 game. Further, in the case of a general game, the winning combination determination table T3 is associated with the RT3 game, and in the case of a BN game, the winning combination determination table T4 is associated.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5A, in the general game, the winning probability of the replay role (total) is RT3 game (winning role determination table T3), and the NRT game (winning role determination table T1). ) And RT2 (winning combination determination table T2), the winning combination determination random numbers are distributed. In the general game, the winning combination determination random number is distributed so that the winning probability of the normal replay combination is the highest in the RT3 game (winning combination determination table T3). Also, in the general game, the winning combination determination random number is set so that the winning probability of the rush replay combination is highest in the NRT game (winning combination determination table T1) and can be won only in the NRT game (winning combination determination table T1). It is distributed. In the NRT game (winning role determination table T1), the winning role determination random numbers are distributed so that the winning probabilities of the left correct entry replay role, the middle correct entry replay role, and the right correct entry replay role have the same probability. Yes. In the BN game (winning role determination table T4), the winning role determination random numbers are distributed so that the replay role is not a lottery target.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, the winning probability of the replay role (total) is set to the high probability lottery state in the RT3 game, while the winning probability of the replay role (total) is set to the low probability lottery state other than the RT3 game. Is set. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the normal replay role is set to the high probability lottery state in the RT3 game, and the winning probability of the rush replay role is set to the high probability lottery state in the NRT game.

  As a result, in the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment, in the RT3 game in which the winning probability of the replay role (summation) is the highest in general games, the medals held by the player are consumed (inserted) as much as the replay is easily given. It is possible to give a player a profit that the player can be reduced. In the RT3 game, it is possible to give the player a chance to increase the number of medals by receiving the BN lottery while suppressing consumption (injection) of the medals owned by the player. Therefore, the RT3 game is a game state (control state) that is advantageous to the player as compared with other game states in the general game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5B, in the BN game (winning role determination table T4), the winning probability of the bell role (total) is higher than that of the general game (winning role determination tables T1 to T3). As a result, the winning combination random numbers are distributed. In each gaming state (winning role determination tables T1 to T3), if the winning probabilities for the left correct bell role, the middle correct bell role, and the right correct bell role are the same game state, the winning role is the same. A random number is assigned. In the BN game (winning role determination table T4), the winning role determination random numbers are distributed so that the bell role is a main lottery object.

  In the pachi-slot 10 of this embodiment, in the BN game where the winning probability of the bell role (total) is greatly increased as compared to the general game, the medal possessed by the player is easily obtained because it is easy to win the bell role and easily obtain the award medal. It is possible to give the player a profit that it can be increased. As a result, in the BN game, the player can be given a chance to increase the number of medals held by the player.

  In the general game (winning role determination tables T1 to T3), the winning probability of the BN role is set to a predetermined probability, and the winning probabilities of roles other than the replay role and the bell role are set to the predetermined probability. In the present embodiment, for example, the winning probability of the BN role is 1/600 (1/600), the winning probability of the cherry role is 1/100 (1/100), and the winning probability of the watermelon role is 1/90. (1/90). In the BN game (winning role determination table T4), it is defined that the BN role and the replay role are not subject to the lottery for the role lottery. Further, in the winning combination determination table in the bonus standby state to be described later, the winning probability of the small combination is set to a predetermined probability. Then, when winning the BN combination in the winning combination determination table in the bonus waiting state to be described later, the winning combination is replaced (rewritten) with a winning combination of another winning combination (small combination or out of combination).

Hereinafter, the sub control board 41 will be described.
The sub-control board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, and a sub-control ROM 41b and a sub-control RAM 41c are connected to the sub-control CPU 41a. The sub-control ROM 41b stores sub-control programs for performing various game effects. In addition, the sub-control ROM 41b displays a display effect pattern indicating the display effect mode of the effect display device 14, a sound effect pattern indicating the sound output mode of the speaker 18, and a light emission effect indicating the light emission mode of various lamps R. A pattern is stored. The sub-control RAM 41c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachislot 10. Specifically, in the sub control RAM 41c, sub state information (flags, etc.) relating to the gaming state is stored (set) by the sub control CPU 41a.

Hereinafter, processing related to the variable game executed by the main control CPU 40a based on the main control program will be described.
When the main control CPU 40a receives various operation signals, the main control CPU 40a executes predetermined control determined by the various operation signals. The main control CPU 40a receives various operation signals and controls various information display units 19 (various display LEDs 20a to 20d, bet number display unit 21, stored number display unit 22, award number display unit 23, game number display unit 23, The display control of the information display unit 24) is executed each time. When the main control CPU 40a pays out an award medal based on a prize-type winning, the main control CPU 40a outputs a drive signal to the hopper 38 when the credit upper limit number (in this embodiment, “50 (sheets)”) is exceeded. Thus, each time a drive signal is output, control is performed so that one award medal is paid out. The main control CPU 40a outputs a drive signal to the hopper 38 at the time of credit settlement, and controls the player to pay out medals for the credit.

  The main control CPU 40a sets the bet number when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 27 or when an operation signal of each BET button 28, 29 is input. Further, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of credits each time the BET buttons 28 and 29 are operated. Further, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of credits when the number of credits is increased by inserting medals. Then, the main control CPU 40a causes a game startable state in which a variable game can be performed when the bet number of 3 bets is set.

  Subsequently, in a state where the game can be started, the main control CPU 40a performs a role lottery (internal lottery) when an operation signal of the start lever 32 is input. Then, the main control CPU 40a acquires the value of the winning combination determination random number from the main control RAM 40c, and the value belongs to the range of each winning combination value in the winning combination determination table stored in the main control ROM 40b. A role lottery is performed to determine whether or not there is. In the role lottery, the main control CPU 40a determines the winning combination using the winning combination determination table corresponding to the gaming state. The main control CPU 40a sets state information (such as a flag) indicating a gaming state in the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a grasps the gaming state from the state information. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a for performing the lottery function functions as the winning combination lottery means.

  When determining the winning combination, the main control CPU 40a stores (sets) in the main control RAM 40c role information (such as a flag) indicating the type of the determined winning combination. The main control CPU 40a carries over the BN role information in the main control RAM 40c until the BN role is won when the BN role is won. The state in which the role information of the BN combination is carried over in this way is a bonus standby state in which the BN combination is waiting for winning. On the other hand, when the winning of the small role is determined, the main control CPU 40a becomes small in the main control RAM 40c with the end of the variable game (one time) subject to the role lottery regardless of whether or not the small role is won. Erase the role information of the role.

  For this reason, the BN combination becomes a combination that can be carried over over the variable game until the winning is determined by the combination lottery. On the other hand, in the small role, the winning determination by the role lottery is valid only in one variation game, and it becomes a combination that cannot be carried over the subsequent variation game regardless of whether or not it is won.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a controls each reel so as to start the rotation operation of each reel in a state where the wait time has elapsed since the end of the immediately preceding variable game. Further, the main control CPU 40a instructs the start of the variable game in accordance with the start of the rotation operation of each reel, and sub-controls the variable game start command indicating the lottery result of the role lottery and the gaming state in which the variable game is performed. The data is output to the substrate 41 (sub control CPU 41a). In addition, if there is a BN combination carried over, the variable game start command also instructs the combination information. Note that the variable game start command to the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a) may be output at the timing when the player has operated the start lever 32 (after performing a lottery or the like). When configured in this way, various effects can be executed during the wait time.

  Subsequently, when the player inputs various operation signals of the stop buttons 33L, 33C, and 33R, the main control CPU 40a performs control (stop control) for stopping the reel corresponding to the operation signal. Then, the main control CPU 40a grasps the change status of each reel during the change of each reel and the stop status of each reel during the stop of each reel from the position signal from the reel sensor corresponding to each reel. ing. The main control CPU 40a maintains the rotating operation without performing stop control for the rotating reel until various operation signals are input from the stop buttons 33L, 33C, and 33R.

Next, stop control performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
Based on the determined winning combination, the main control CPU 40a stops each reel within a predetermined range (maximum of 4 symbols) from the timing at which each stop button 33L, 33C, 33R is operated by the player. Stop the combination of symbols. When the main control CPU 40a stops each reel being rotated, a combination of symbols based on the winning table selected and the stop table stored in the main control ROM 40b from the operation timing of each stop button 33L, 33C, 33R. Perform stop control to display For this reason, each reel does not necessarily stop at the timing of the stop operation by the player with the stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R, and the timing of the stop operation by the player does not match the timing at which each reel stops (so-called so-called). , “Slip”). For example, in the control with “slip”, when the timing of the stop operation by the player for the symbol to be stopped is early, each reel is forced to slide in the fluctuation direction of each reel and the symbol to be stopped is stopped on the winning line. Let In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that performs stop control for the corresponding reel based on the operation of the stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R with the control content according to the lottery result of the role lottery functions as the stop control means.

  For this reason, in each reel, if the other types of symbols sandwiched between the types of symbols to be stopped do not have seven or more parts, as a result of slip control, the reels are stopped on any winning line. The types of symbols can be stopped and displayed. On the other hand, in each reel, if the other types of symbols sandwiched between the types of symbols to be stopped have seven or more portions, they are stopped at any winning line even with slip control. There are cases where it is not possible to stop the display of types of symbols.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the BN stop eye when the stop operation timing by the player is performed at a predetermined timing when winning the BN role (carrying over the winning combination). On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a indicates that there is a possibility of winning the BN role if the timing of the stop operation by the player is not performed at a predetermined timing when the BN role is won (carrying over the winning). Stop the “chance eyes”. Note that this “chance” is not stopped when the winning combination is won. In this case, a BN combination is missed (combination of combination information) is generated.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the cherry stop eye when the timing of the stop operation by the player is performed at a predetermined timing when the cherry role is won. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the stop stop eye when the timing of the stop operation by the player is not performed at a predetermined timing when the cherry role is won. In this case, the cherry role is missed.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the watermelon stop eye when the stop operation timing by the player is performed at a predetermined timing when the watermelon role is won. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the off-stop stop eye when the stop operation timing by the player is not performed at a predetermined timing when the watermelon role is won. In this case, a watermelon role is missed.

Further, when neither winning combination (BN combination and small combination) is determined (at the time of winning the winning combination), the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the stopping stop eye.
Next, stop control at the time of winning the bell role (left correct bell role, middle correct bell role, and right correct bell role) and replay role (normal replay role and rush replay role) will be described.

  In the pachislot machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the “left correct bell role”, “middle correct bell role”, and “right correct bell role” are selected, the bell is based on the stop button that is operated first among the three stop buttons. Any one of the stop eyes and the stop eyes is stopped and displayed. In the present embodiment, the correct answer pressing order corresponding to each of the bell combinations is selected.

  Then, when winning the right correct bell combination, the bell stop eye is stopped and displayed as a correct answer in the pressing order that the stop button 33L for instructing to stop the left reel 13L is operated first. On the other hand, at the time of winning the right correct bell role, if one of the stop buttons 33C and 33R for instructing to stop other than the left reel 13L is operated first, the stop stop eye (bell spilling eye) is stopped as an incorrect answer. Is displayed.

  Further, when the middle correct bell combination is won, the bell stop eye is stopped and displayed with the stop button 33C for instructing to stop the middle reel 13C being operated first as a correct push order. On the other hand, at the time of winning the middle correct bell role, the stop button 33L, 33R for instructing to stop other than the middle reel 13C is operated first. Is displayed.

  Further, when winning the right correct bell combination, the stop button 33R for instructing to stop the right reel 13R is operated first, and the bell stop eye is stopped and displayed as a correct push order. On the other hand, when winning the right correct bell combination, the stop button 33L, 33C for instructing to stop other than the right reel 13R is operated first. Is displayed.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the bell stop eye (prize mode) regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player if the correct answer is the pushing order when the bell role is won. Further, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the stop stop eye (bell spilling eye) regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player if the pushing order is incorrect when the bell role is won. In the present embodiment, a predetermined combination of symbols is associated with the bell spilled eyes.

  The main control CPU 40a differs in the control performed based on the winning content when the replay combination is won. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a determines the winning of the replay combination having the concept of the pushing order (specific operation condition) with respect to the winning among the replay combinations, and simultaneously determines the winning of the normal replay combination (duplication). To win). That is, the main control CPU 40a sets the combination information indicating the winning combination of the rush replay role and the normal replay role when determining the winning of the rush replay role among the replay roles. For this reason, when the main control CPU 40a determines the winning of the normal replay role, it is determined that the winning is based on the winning of the rushing replay role, and the independent winning (single winning) that is not based on the winning of the rushing replay role. There is a time to do. In the following, the case of winning the rush replay role indicates the time when the normal replay role is also won at the same time.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the replay stop eye (prize mode) for winning the normal replay role to be selected independently, regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player, when winning the normal replay role to be selected alone. Let

  Further, in the pachislot 10 of the present embodiment, when the rush replay role is won, if the first stop button to be operated among the three stop buttons is correct (if the same operation condition as the specific operation condition is satisfied), the rush The replay stop eye is stopped and displayed. In the present embodiment, the correct pressing order as the specific operation condition corresponding to each of the rush replay winning combinations is selected.

  When the left correct entry replay combination is won, the stop button 33L for instructing to stop the left reel 13L is operated first, and the entry replay stop eye is stopped and displayed as a correct push order.

  When the middle correct answer entry replay combination is won, the stop button 33C for instructing to stop the middle reel 13C is operated first, and the entry replay stop eye is stopped and displayed as the correct push order.

  In addition, when the right correct entry replay combination is won, the stop button 33R for instructing to stop the right reel 13R is operated first, and the entry replay stop eye is stopped and displayed as a correct push order.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a wins the rush replay role if the correct answer is the push order (if the same operation condition as the specific operation condition is satisfied) when the rush replay role is won, regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player. The entry replay stop eye (prize mode) is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a is related to the timing of the stop operation by the player if the push order is incorrect when the entry replay combination is won (if an operation condition (non-specific operation condition) different from the specific operation condition is satisfied). The replay stop eye (prize mode) that is a prize for the normal replay role that is not selected in duplicate is stopped and displayed.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a makes a winning determination when all the reels are stopped and the symbol combination is stopped and displayed. Then, the main control CPU 40a reads out the combination information from the main control RAM 40c, and performs a winning determination for determining whether a combination of symbols corresponding to the read combination information (winning combination) is stopped and displayed on the winning line. In the winning determination, the main control CPU 40a identifies the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line from the position signal input as each reel is stopped, and the combination is useful. It is determined whether or not the prize mode corresponds to the information (winning combination). The main control CPU 40a determines winning (affirmative) when the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line is the winning mode corresponding to the winning information (winning winning combination), while corresponding to the winning information (winning winning combination). When it is not a prize mode to be performed, it is determined that the prize is not won (negative).

  The main control CPU 40a performs control in accordance with the award mode when determining the winning in the winning determination. The main control CPU 40a performs control for shifting the gaming state and control for paying out prize medals in accordance with the prize mode. The main control CPU 40a outputs a winning instruction command indicating that a winning has been made to the sub-control board 41 (sub-control CPU 41a) when the winning is determined by the winning determination. By the winning instruction command, the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a) recognizes that the winning combination designated by the variable game start command has won. In addition, in the winning instruction command, the sub-control board 41 (sub-control CPU 41a) can be specified with respect to which stop eye (winning mode) is won along with winning.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the gaming state to shift from the next variable game to the BN game when determining the winning of the BN role. Then, the main control CPU 40a performs BN game control. In the BN game control, the main control CPU 40a starts counting the number of BN payouts of award medals awarded (paid out) to the player from the first variation game after the start of the BN game. In the BN game control, the main control CPU 40a adds and updates the BN payout number every time a prize medal is awarded to the player in the BN game variation game. Then, the main control CPU 40a ends the BN game with the end of the variable game in which the BN payout number exceeds the maximum payout number (75 in this embodiment).

  Further, the main control CPU 40a performs control for paying out one or fifteen prize medals according to the gaming state when determining the winning of the cherry role. On the other hand, the CPU 40a for main control performs control not to give one or more prize medals when the winning of the cherry role is not determined based on the shift stop time when the winning of the cherry role is determined (when the winning of the cherry role is determined). .

  Further, the main control CPU 40a performs control for paying out 3 or 15 award medals in accordance with the gaming state when determining the winning of the watermelon role. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a performs control not to give one or more prize medals when the watermelon winning combination is not determined based on the shift stop time when the watermelon winning combination is determined (when the watermelon winning is determined to be missed). .

  The main control CPU 40a performs control for paying out nine award medals when determining the winning of the bell role. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a performs control not to give one or more award medals when the winning of the bell role is not determined based on the stoppage of the shift and when the winning of the bell role is not determined (when the missing of the bell role is determined). .

  Further, the main control CPU 40a performs control for replaying the next variable game when determining the winning of the normal replay combination (single winning or overlapping winning). In the control for replaying, the main control CPU 40a sets the same bet number as that of the variable game for which the winning is determined. In addition, when determining the winning of the normal replay role, the main control CPU 40a controls the gaming state in which the NRT game is terminated and the next change game is shifted to the RT2 game if the NRT game is being played, while the RT2 game is performed. If the game is in the RT3 game, the game state is controlled to continue these games. Further, when determining the winning of the rush replay role, the main control CPU 40a performs control for replaying the next variable game, and ends the NRT game to shift from the next variable game to the RT3 game. Control the state.

Next, the transition state of the gaming state controlled by the main control CPU 40a based on the variable game according to the gaming state will be described with reference to FIG.
When shifting the gaming state, the main control CPU 40a outputs a state instruction command indicating the transitioned gaming state to the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a). By the state instruction command, the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a) grasps to which state the gaming state is controlled.

  The main control CPU 40a makes a transition from the next variable game to the BN game (BN) in response to the winning of the BN role won in the general game. Then, when the BN game ends, the main control CPU 40a shifts from the next variable game to the NRT game regardless of the game state at the time of winning.

  Further, when the main control CPU 40a shifts to the NRT game, the main control CPU 40a shifts from the next variable game to the RT2 game in response to the winning of the normal replay role due to the stop of the replay based on the normal replay role (double winning). On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a shifts to the NRT game, the main control CPU 40a shifts from the next variable game to the RT3 game in response to the winning of the rush replay role due to the stop of the rush replay based on the winning of the rush replay role. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the entry replay combination is won, the transition condition to the RT3 game is satisfied by satisfying the correct pushing order of the entry replay combination. In the present embodiment, when the transition condition to the RT3 game is satisfied, the game state is shifted to the RT3 game when the rush replay stop eye is stopped and displayed (the rush replay role wins). become. On the other hand, in this embodiment, when the entry replay combination is won, the transition condition to the RT2 game is satisfied by satisfying an incorrect answer in the pressing order of the entry replay combination. In the present embodiment, when the transition condition to the RT2 game is satisfied, the game state is shifted to the RT2 game when the replay stop eye is stopped and displayed (the normal replay role wins). Become. In addition, during this NRT game, a rush replay role can be won as a replay role, and a normal replay role can be won based on duplicate winning with the rush replay role.

  Further, when the main control CPU 40a shifts to the RT2 game, the main control CPU 40a maintains the RT2 game while the variable game in the RT2 game is played 50 times (for a predetermined number of games), and also changes the RT2 game to 50 games. The game is shifted to the NRT game from the next variable game, when the game has been performed (the end of the 50th variable game after the transfer of the RT2 game). During this RT2 game, the normal replay role can be won as a replay role, while the RT2 game is maintained even if the replay stop eye is stopped and displayed. For this reason, in the RT2 game in the present embodiment, the upper limit number of times is set to “50 times (finite)” with respect to the number of variable games to be given. Further, when the main control CPU 40a shifts to the RT2 game, the main control CPU 40a starts counting the number of executions of the executed variable game during the RT2, and grasps the trigger for the shift to the NRT game based on the number of executions during the RT2. The number of executions during RT2 is cleared (erased) by winning the BN role.

  When the main control CPU 40a shifts to the RT3 game, the main control CPU 40a maintains the RT3 game for 50 times (the predetermined number of games) of the RT3 game and keeps the variable game in the RT3 game. The game is shifted to the NRT game from the next variable game after 50 times (the end of the 50th variable game from the transition of the RT3 game). During the RT3 game, the normal replay role can be won as the replay role, while the RT3 game is maintained even if the replay stop eye is stopped and displayed. For this reason, in the RT3 game in the present embodiment, the upper limit number of times is set to “50 times (finite)” with respect to the number of times that the variable game is given. Further, when the main control CPU 40a shifts to the RT3 game, the main control CPU 40a starts counting the number of executions of the changed game during RT3, and grasps the trigger of the shift to the NRT game based on the number of executions during RT3. The number of executions during RT3 is cleared (erased) by winning the BN role.

  In the present embodiment, during the NRT game, as shown in the winning combination determination table T1, a rush replay combination can be won as a replay combination. Further, in the RT2 game and the RT3 game, as shown in the winning combination determination tables T2 and T3, the rush replay combination cannot be determined. For this reason, in this embodiment, the RT3 game in which the winning probability of the replay role is in the high probability lottery state goes through the NRT game. In addition, after the transition from the RT3 game (high probability lottery state) to the NRT game, the rush replay combination wins, so that the game again shifts to the RT3 game (high probability lottery state).

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the RT3 game that is advantageous to the player is in the advantageous game state, and the NRT game in which the rush replay role is subject to the lottery is in the first game state. In the present embodiment, the RT2 game that is shifted to when the rush replay combination cannot be won in the NRT game is in the second game state. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that controls the gaming state in this way functions as a state control means.

Next, a process related to a variable game executed by the sub control CPU 41a based on the sub control program will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs various commands such as a variable game start command and a winning instruction command, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display contents of the effect display device 14 so as to execute various effects based on the contents specified in the commands. In addition, when the state instruction command is input, the sub control CPU 41a stores (sets) sub state information indicating which gaming state is controlled in the sub control RAM 41c. The sub control CPU 41a grasps the gaming state managed by the main control CPU 40a based on the sub state information. The sub-control CPU 41a performs control related to various effects every time a variable game start command is input.

  Further, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect state of the effect display device 14 into a plurality of types according to the gaming state controlled by the main control CPU 40a. The player plays a variable game (game) according to the effect state of the effect display device 14. And in the production | presentation state in the pachi-slot 10 of this embodiment, a player is made to grasp | ascertain a game state from the kind, or the production which a player can play a game advantageously is performed.

  The production states in this embodiment are classified into a plurality of types (four types) as shown in FIG. The effect state includes a normal effect (NRT) state that can be performed when the game state is a general game and an NRT game. The effect state includes a normal effect (RT2) state that can be performed when the game state is a general game and an RT2 game. In the effect display device 14 in the normal effect (NRT) state and the normal effect (RT2) state, “normal” is displayed as an image so as to be the display screen Ga for the normal effect state. In the present embodiment, the normal performance (NRT) state and the normal performance (RT2) state are internally managed as different control states, but the player cannot distinguish them. The effect state includes an ART effect state that is performed when the game state is a general game and an RT3 game. In the ART effect state, the effect display device 14 displays “ART” as an image so as to be a display screen Gb for the ART effect state. The effect state includes a BN effect state that is performed when the game state is a BN game. In the effect display device 14 in the BN effect state, “bonus (BN)” is displayed as an image so that the display screen Gc for the BN effect state is obtained. In the normal performance (NRT) state, when winning the rush replay role, the chance production as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B is performed, and the production is performed according to the result of the stop display. Transition to the state. Then, in the effect display device 14 in the chance effect, “chance” is displayed as an image so that the display screen Gd during execution of the chance effect is obtained.

  In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a sets the effect flag (information) indicating the type of effect state in the sub control RAM 41c, thereby grasping the controlled effect state. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a selects the image display data for the background image corresponding to the effect flag, and controls the display content (display screen) of the effect display device 14 based on the selected image display data. To do.

Hereinafter, the control contents in each effect state will be described together with the display effects in the effect display device 14.
Then, the sub control CPU 41a in the present embodiment shifts the effect state controlled in the mode shown in FIG. 7 as a result of performing control in each effect state described below. In FIG. 7, the game state to which the effect state is transferred is shown in “parentheses”.

First, the control contents in the normal performance (NRT) state will be described.
When the gaming state is an NRT game, the sub control CPU 41a controls to the normal performance (NRT) state.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a, when controlling to the normal performance (NRT) state, produces an effect based on the designated winning combination and produces an effect based on the winning combination of these winning combinations. The display content of the display device 14 is controlled. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to the BN effect state in response to an instruction for winning the BN role.

  Further, when the winning of the rush replay role is designated, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a chance effect to notify the winning of the rush replay role at the time of the winning. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a navigates the operation method (stop button push order) that is the correct push order for stopping and displaying the rush replay stop eye when performing the chance effect (when the rush replay role is won). There may be a case where a “navigation effect” is accompanied as an operation condition notification for (navigating).

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a confirms whether or not the right of the Lip Navi effect has been acquired when the winning of the rush replay role is designated. The sub-control CPU 41a sets information regarding whether or not the right of the Lip navigator effect has been acquired in the sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a causes the Lip Navi effect to be accompanied by the chance effect if the right of the Lip Navi effect is acquired, and does not accompany the Lip Navi effect to the chance effect if the right of the Lip Navi effect is not acquired.

  The chance effect in the present embodiment is performed by the effect display device 14. In the effect display device 14, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, three images simulating a stop button are displayed side by side. And in the effect display apparatus 14, in the chance effect accompanying a Lip Navi effect, as shown to Fig.8 (a), it is performed in the aspect which attaches the number "1" with respect to one of three. In FIG. 8A, since “1” is added in the middle of the three, the player is made aware that the stop button 33C should be operated first. Further, in the effect display device 14, in the chance effect without the Lip Navi effect, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), it is performed in such a manner that “? (Question mark)” is attached to the three. In FIG. 8B, since “? (Question mark)” is attached to the three, the player is not allowed to grasp which stop button should be operated first. That is, in this case, it is made to grasp that the player himself selects which stop button should be operated first.

  Then, when the chance control is performed, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so that the chance effect is performed with the start of the variable game. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 41a is accompanied by a Lip Navi effect, for example, if the winning of the medium correct entry replay role is designated, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the chance effect with the content of first operating the stop button 33C. In addition, when the sub-control CPU 41a does not accompany the Lip navigator effect, the chance effect with the content that allows the player to select the stop button to be operated first regardless of the type of the rush replay role in which the winning is designated. To do.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to the ART effect state in response to the winning of the rush replay role (stop display of the rush replay stop). In this case, the gaming state is shifted from the NRT game to the RT3 game. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the normal effect (RT2) state when winning the normal replay role (stop display of the replay stop). In this case, the NRT game is shifted to the RT2 game.

  As described above, in the variable game controlled to the normal performance (NRT) state, there is a case where a chance effect accompanied with a Lip Navi effect is performed when the rush replay role is won. Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a controls to the normal performance (NRT) state, if the right of the rip-navigation effect is acquired, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the lip-navigation effect with the chance effect at the time of winning the rush replay role until it is controlled to the ART effect state. Accompany. For this reason, in a variable game that is in the normal effect (NRT) state and has acquired the right of the Lip Navi effect, the game state can be shifted to the RT3 game by performing the game according to the Lip Navi effect. For this reason, the situation where the right of the Lip Navi effect is acquired in the normal effect (NRT) state is advantageous to the player.

  In addition, when the winning of the rush replay role that requires the pressing order of the stop button is designated at the time of winning a prize, the sub-control CPU 41a does not accompany the Lip Navi effect with the chance effect unless the right of the Rep Navi effect is acquired. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a is configured not to accompany an effect of navigating (pushing) the pushing order even if the winning of the bell combination requiring the pushing order of the stop button is designated at the time of winning. For this reason, in the normal production (NRT) state, the player can win these in a scene that happens to be in the correct order when it is won (the right of the rip navigator production is not acquired) in the winning of the bell role or the rush replay role. The right of the Lip Navi effect can be acquired by winning a navigation acquisition lottery performed in the variable game in the normal effect (RT2) state.

  Further, in the variation game controlled to the normal performance (NRT) state in the present embodiment, when accompanied by a Lip Navi effect, an operation of a stop button different from the content notified by the Lip Navi effect is performed, that is, the inrush replay stop eye If the stop display cannot be made, a penalty is given so as to be disadvantageous to the player. On the other hand, in the variable game controlled to the normal performance (NRT) state, no penalty is given regardless of the operation of the stop button when the lip navigation effect is not accompanied. The penalty specification will be described in detail later.

Next, the control contents in the normal performance (RT2) state will be described.
When the gaming state is the RT2 game, the sub control CPU 41a controls to the normal performance (RT2) state.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a, when controlling to the normal production (RT2) state, produces the production based on the designated winning combination and produces the production based on the winning of the winning combination. The display content of the display device 14 is controlled. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to the BN effect state in response to an instruction for winning the BN role.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a navigation acquisition lottery for acquiring the right of the Lip Navi effect when the winning of the small role is designated. In the navigation acquisition lottery according to the present embodiment, the right of the Lip navigator effect can be acquired not only once but multiple times.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a navigation acquisition lottery as shown in FIG. In the navigation acquisition lottery, it is determined (lottery) whether or not to acquire the right of Lip Navi production. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, “0 (zero) times”, “1 time”, “2 times” for all small roles (cherry role, watermelon role, bell role, replay role), Random numbers are assigned for each acquisition number (number) of “3 times”, “4 times”, “5 times”, and “10 times”. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a navigation acquisition lottery based on the winning regardless of whether or not a prize is won. The sub-control CPU 41a executes a random number update process (random number generation process) for updating the random number value used for each lottery every predetermined cycle. The random numbers used for each lottery are updated every predetermined period and stored in the sub control RAM 41c.

  In the navigation acquisition lottery in the present embodiment, random numbers are distributed so that the majority of scenes in which the right of Lip Navi effect cannot be acquired is “0 times”. In the navigation acquisition lottery according to the present embodiment, the right of Lip Navi production can be acquired at a probability of 1/200 (ratio of 0.5%) for each win of a small role, and the probability of 1/250 (0.4 %), Random numbers are distributed so that the right of the re-navigation effect can be obtained a plurality of times (for two or more times).

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a navigation acquisition lottery based on the start of the variable game in which the winning of the small role is designated. When the navigation acquisition lottery of this embodiment is set to “0 ((zero) times”, the right of the Lip navigator effect cannot be acquired, whereas the navigation acquisition lottery “1” to “5”, or In the case of “10 times”, the corresponding right (number) of Lip navigator production rights are acquired.In the navigation acquisition lottery in this embodiment, the winning combination that is the target of the navigation acquisition lottery is selected. It is not defined as a role.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a obtains the right of the right navigation effect for the number of times the sub-control RAM 41c has been won, with the winning of “1” to “5” or “10” in the navigation acquisition lottery. Set information (flag). In addition, when the sub-control CPU 41a has the right of the Lip Navi effect for the amount already acquired, the sub-control CPU 41a updates to the information obtained by adding the number of times won this time. It should be noted that when the right of the Lip Navi effect is acquired, the effect display device 14 is accompanied by an effect of notifying the acquisition of the right of the Lip Navi effect. Thereby, the player can grasp the acquisition of the right of the Lip Navi effect. In the present embodiment, the acquisition of the right of Lip Navi effect is the condition for giving the operation condition notification.

  Note that the sub-control CPU 41a is configured not to accompany an effect of navigating (pushing) the pushing order even if the winning combination of the bell role requiring the pushing order of the stop button is designated at the time of winning. For this reason, in the normal performance (RT2) state, the player can win the bell role in a scene that happens to be the correct answer when the bell role is won.

  Further, in the variable game controlled to the normal performance (RT2) state in the present embodiment, a penalty is given so that the situation is disadvantageous for the player unless the stop button 33L is operated first. . For this reason, in the present embodiment, in the normal performance (RT2) state, the first operation of the stop button 33L is positioned as a predetermined operation.

Next, the contents of control in the ART effect state will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls to the ART effect state while the game state is RT3 game.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a controls from the other effect state to the ART effect state, the sub-control RAM 41c sets “50 times” as the ART continuation number, and the sub-control RAM 41c sets “the number of execution times during ART”. Set “0 times”. The number of ART continuations in this embodiment is the number of times that the game state is continued after the transition to the RT3 game, and the sub-control is performed in synchronization with the main control CPU 40a controlling the game state to the RT3 game. The CPU 41a controls the effect state to the ART effect state.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a starts counting the number of executions of the variable game during the ART performed from the first variable game after starting the control of the ART effect state. The sub-control CPU 41a adds (+1) the number of executions during ART and updates it every time the variable game controlled to the ART effect state is performed. The sub-control CPU 41a also notifies the player of these through the effect display device 14 based on the number of executions during ART and the number of ART continuations. Thereby, the player grasps the number of times (the remaining number of times) that the variable game controlled to the ART effect state is continued. The number of executions during ART may be counted under the same conditions as the number of executions during RT3 managed by the main control CPU 40a.

  In addition, the sub control CPU 41a determines that the game state is a variable game in which the transition from the RT3 game to the NRT game is specified (in this case, the number of executions during ART matches the number of ART continuations set in the sub control RAM 41c). The control of the ART effect state is ended with the end of the variable game), and the next variable game is controlled to the normal effect (NRT) state.

  The pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment realizes a game property that allows the user to play a variable game of the ART effect state with the ART continuation count set as one set by using the RT3 game in which the upper limit count is set (“50 times”). ing.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a is controlled to the ART effect state, the effect display device 14 causes the effect based on the designated winning combination and the effect to be performed based on the winning of the winning combination. Controls the display content of. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to the BN effect state in response to an instruction for winning the BN role.

  In addition, when the winning of the bell role is designated, the sub-control CPU 41a navigates the operation method (stop button to be operated first) that is the correct push order for stopping and displaying the bell stop eye when the winning of the bell role is selected. Have the bell navigator effect to gate. The bell navigation effect in the present embodiment is performed by the effect display device 14. In the effect display device 14, as shown in FIG. 8C, three images imitating the stop button are displayed side by side, and the bell navigation effect is performed in such a manner that a number “1” is attached to one of them. Is called. In FIG. 8C, since “1” is attached in the middle of the three, the player is made aware that the stop button 33C should be operated first.

  Then, when the bell navigation effect is performed, the sub control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so that the bell navigation effect is performed with the start of the variable game. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 41a performs the bell navigation effect, for example, if the winning of the medium correct bell role is designated, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the bell navigation effect with the content of first operating the stop button 33C.

  As described above, in the variable game controlled to the ART effect state, a prize medal can be obtained by the bell stop eye when the bell role is won. As a result, in the variation game controlled to the ART effect state, since the push order is not navigated when the bell role is won, the normal effect (NRT) state or the normal effect in which it is difficult to win the bell role. It becomes easier to win award medals compared to the variable game controlled to the (RT2) state. Further, in the variable game controlled to the ART effect state, it is possible to easily win the replay role (in this case, the normal replay role), and to suppress the decrease in medals held. For this reason, the ART effect state is advantageous to the player.

Next, the contents of control in the BN effect state will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls to the BN effect state while the game state is BN game.
When the sub-control CPU 41a controls each effect state to the BN effect state, the effect display device 14 notifies the player of the number corresponding to the BN payout number managed by the main control CPU 40a. The sub-control CPU 41a can grasp the number corresponding to the BN payout number managed by the main control CPU 40a as a result of specifying the winning combination and the prize mode from the various commands from the main control CPU 40a.

  Further, when the end of the BN game is instructed, the sub control CPU 41a ends the control of the BN effect state, and controls the next variation game to the normal effect (NRT) state. In this case, the gaming state is shifted to NRT gaming.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a is controlled to the BN effect state, the effect display device 14 causes the effect based on the designated winning combination and the effect to be performed based on the winning of the winning combination. Controls the display content of. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the bell navigation effect to be performed in the same manner as the ART effect state when the winning of the bell role is designated. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the same control as the ART effect state with respect to the bell navigation effect, so the description here is omitted. For this reason, in the variation game controlled to the BN effect state, the award medal can be suitably obtained by the bell stop eye.

  In the pachislot 10 of the present embodiment configured as described above, the trigger for entering the ART effect state (an opportunity that can satisfy the conditions for transitioning to the RT3 game) is made to arrive every time the entry replay role is won. For this reason, in this embodiment, the entry of the ART effect state is entered as one cycle (cycle) from the stop display of the replay stop based on the winning of the rush replay role (the winning of the normal replay role) to the winning of the next rush replay role. The opportunity will come periodically. Specifically, the trigger for entering the ART effect state is the entry into the normal effect (NRT) state (NRT game) after changing to the normal effect (RT2) state (RT2 game). The game arrives for every variable game until the winning of the replay role, that is, “50 times + the number of times until the winning of the replay role”. It can be said that the specification of the ART effect state in the present embodiment is a periodic lottery specification for periodically drawing the entry of the ART effect state (RT3 game).

  The pachislot machine 10 of the present embodiment has a so-called “ceiling function” that gives a player a situation in which the right of the Lip Navi effect can be acquired and the state can be shifted to the ART effect state by satisfying a predetermined ceiling condition. . In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a is configured to acquire the right of the Lip Navi effect when the situation that does not shift to the ART effect state when the trigger of the entry of the ART effect state arrives continues 15 times in succession. It has become.

  Specifically, the specifications of the ceiling function in the present embodiment are the specifications shown in FIGS. 10 (a) and 10 (b). In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10 (a), the number of times that the state of not entering the ART effect state at the arrival of the entry of the ART effect state (an opportunity that can satisfy the condition for transition to the RT3 game) has continued. The value of the cycle count value indicating “15” (the cycle count value = 15), which is the number of ceiling cycles as the specific number, satisfies the ceiling condition (ceiling arrival). In the present embodiment, the cycle count value is the number of times that the transition condition to the RT3 game is not continuously satisfied. Further, when the trigger for entering the ART effect state comes, the cycle count value is “+1 (added by 1)” by not entering the ART effect state by the stop display of the replay stop eye (ART non-entry). I am going to do that. Moreover, in this embodiment, it is set to acquire the right of one or more Lip Navi effects (acquire one or more navigations) by satisfying the ceiling condition (ceiling arrival), and five or more Lip Navi effects The ratio of acquiring the right is set higher than the ratio of acquiring the right of the Lip Navi effect in the navigation acquisition lottery in the normal effect (RT2) state. Moreover, in this embodiment, it is set as the reset conditions which reset a period count value (set 0 (zero) times) by satisfy | filling the entry to an ART production | presentation state.

  The sub-control CPU 41a stores (sets) the cycle count value in the sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a continuously holds the cycle count value during the game regardless of the effect state being controlled. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a satisfies the ceiling condition when the cycle count value stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is “15” (cycle count value = 15), and thus performs control based on the ceiling function. Will do. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the cycle count value of the sub-control RAM 41c to “when the ART effect state enters the ART effect state by the stop display of the replay stop and does not enter the ART effect state (non-ART entry)”. +1 (add 1) "and update. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a resets the cycle count value of the sub-control RAM 41c when entering the ART effect state by the stop display of the rush replay stop when the trigger of the rush of the ART effect state arrives (ART rush). (Set 0 (zero) times). The sub-control CPU 41a does not reset the cycle count value of the sub-control RAM 41c depending on the winning or winning of the BN role, and continues after the winning of the BN role or after winning the BN role (including during the BN game). Hold.

  In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a is configured to perform a navigation arrival lot acquisition lottery that acquires the right of the Lip Navi effect by the ceiling function when the ceiling condition is satisfied. In addition, in the navigation acquisition lottery at the time of reaching the ceiling according to the present embodiment, it is possible to acquire not only one time but also a right of a plurality of times of Lip Navi effects.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 10B, the sub control CPU 41a performs a navigation acquisition lottery when reaching the ceiling. In the navigator acquisition lottery when reaching the ceiling, the number of times to be acquired as the right of Lip Navi production is determined (lottery). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10 (b), the number of acquisitions (number) of “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, and “10” ) Random numbers are distributed every time. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a navigation acquisition lottery when reaching the ceiling based on the fact that the ceiling condition is satisfied.

  In the navigation at the time of reaching the ceiling in the present embodiment, random numbers are distributed so that no scene can be obtained that is “0 times” and the right of the Lip Navi effect cannot be obtained. In addition, in the navigation acquisition lottery when reaching the ceiling in the present embodiment, the right of “1 time” to “4 times” of the Lip Navi effect can be acquired with a probability of 1/10 (ratio of 10%), and 9/10 Random numbers are assigned so that the right of the Lip Navi effect can be acquired five times or more with a probability (ratio of 90%).

  For this reason, in this embodiment, in the navigation acquisition lottery when reaching the ceiling, it is easy to acquire more rights for the Lip Navi effect as compared to the navigation acquisition lottery in the normal effect (RT2) state. That is, the navigation acquisition lottery when reaching the ceiling in the present embodiment is advantageous to the player compared to the navigation acquisition lottery in the normal performance (RT2) state. In the present embodiment, when the ceiling condition is satisfied (when the ceiling has been reached), the right of the right navigation is selected as compared to the Lip Navi effect by the navigation acquisition lottery in the normal effect (RT2) state based on the winning of the rush replay role. Since the number of acquisitions is large, the player is caused to perform a Lip Navi effect based on a navigation acquisition lottery at the time of reaching the ceiling, which is set to be highly advantageous for the player.

  In addition, in the scene of the entry of the first ART production state, there is a possibility that it will be accompanied by the Lip Navi production even when the trigger of the next entry of the ART production state comes, compared to the Lip Navi production by the navigation acquisition lottery in the normal production (RT2) state. Therefore, the advantage to the player is high when the Lip navigator effect is made based on the navigation acquisition lottery when reaching the ceiling. Note that the scene in which the first ART effect state is entered is a situation in which the ART effect state is entered in a situation where the ART effect state has not been entered when the trigger for entering the previous ART effect state arrives.

  For this reason, in the present embodiment, the Lip Navi effect by the navigation acquisition lottery in the normal effect (RT2) state becomes the operation condition notification, while the Lip Navi effect by the navigation acquisition lottery upon reaching the ceiling becomes the specific operation condition notification. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that controls to perform the Lip Navi effect functions as a notification unit. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a (sub-control RAM 41c) that counts the cycle count value functions as a counting unit.

  Then, after satisfying the ceiling condition (after reaching the ceiling), the sub-control CPU 41a performs the navigation acquisition lottery when reaching the ceiling based on the ceiling control based on the start of the variation game in which the winning of the next entry replay role is designated. Do. In other words, after satisfying the ceiling condition (after reaching the ceiling), the sub-control CPU 41a performs the navigation arrival lottery for the arrival at the ceiling in accordance with the start of the chance effect based on the winning of the rush replay role. Further, in the navigation acquisition lottery when reaching the ceiling according to the present embodiment, the right of the number of times (number) corresponding to the winning result of the navigation acquisition lottery is acquired.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information (flag) that has acquired the right of the repeat navigation effect for the number of times of winning in the sub-control RAM 41c according to the winning result in the navigation acquisition lottery when reaching the ceiling. In addition, when the sub-control CPU 41a has the right of the Lip Navi effect for the amount already acquired, the sub-control CPU 41a updates to the information obtained by adding the number of times won this time. Also, in this case, it is very unlikely that the right to rip navigator production has been acquired because it has reached the ceiling, but after satisfying the ceiling conditions, navigation until the winning replay role is won. There is a possibility that the right of Lip Navi production has been acquired by lottery.

  Next, in the present embodiment, with respect to the penalty specifications and grant modes to be given based on the player's operation in the normal production (NRT) state and the normal production (RT2) game state, FIGS. 11 (a) and 11 (b). , And will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

  Specifically, the penalty specifications in this embodiment are the specifications shown in FIGS. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11A, in the normal performance (RT2) state, the stop button 33C or the stop button 33R is first operated (middle / right button operation to the first stop), that is, If the stop button 33L is not operated first, the penalty grant condition is satisfied. When the penalty grant condition in this case is satisfied, the period count value is larger than half (1/2) of the ceiling period number “15” and becomes “(ceiling period number) −1” “14”. If it is less than this, a penalty of contents for setting a no-navigation acquisition period during which the right of the Lip navigator effect by the navigation acquisition lottery cannot be acquired is given. On the other hand, when the penalty grant condition in this case is satisfied, the cycle count value is larger than half (1/2) of “15” satisfying the ceiling condition, and becomes “(ceiling cycle number) −1”. If it is greater than or equal to, a penalty for subtracting the cycle count value is given in addition to the setting for the no-navigation period. Further, in the present embodiment, even after the penalty for subtracting the cycle count value is given and before the normal performance (RT2) state at that time ends, the penalty giving condition is again indicated as “(Note)”. In this way, a penalty for setting only the no-navigation acquisition period is given.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the normal production (NRT) state, when accompanied with a Lip Navi production, an operation of a stop button different from the content notified in the Lip Navi production (navigation ignored), that is, the Lip Navi If the entry replay stop eye cannot be stopped and displayed even though there is an effect, the penalty grant condition is satisfied. When the penalty grant condition is satisfied in this case, a penalty for subtracting the cycle count value is given regardless of the cycle count value.

  The penalty given to the player in the present embodiment is a penalty that can be given within the control range of the sub-control CPU 41a. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the contents shown in FIG. 11B as specific control when a penalty is given.

First, the control for giving a penalty in the normal performance (RT2) state will be described.
When giving a penalty in the normal performance (RT2) state, the sub-control CPU 41a checks whether or not the navigation non-acquisition period is being set at that time. The sub-control CPU 41a stores (sets) in the sub-control RAM 41c the number of times that the variable game is to be taken during the no-navigation acquisition period. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the number of variable games stored in the sub-control RAM 41c as the navigation non-acquisition period is “0 (zero) or more”. Whether or not is being set.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a sets “five times” as the number of times of the variable game as the navigation non-acquisition period when the navigation non-acquisition period is not set (first time). It should be noted that the occurrence of a penalty when the navigation non-acquisition period is not being set is treated as a situation where the penalty is not first generated but is continuous. On the other hand, when the sub-control no-acquisition period is being set (continuous), the sub-control CPU 41a sets “10 times” as the number of times of the variable game as the no-navigation acquisition period. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the number of times of the variable game as the no-navigation acquisition period during the setting of the no-navigation period of the navigation. Reset “10 times”. It should be noted that the occurrence of a penalty when the navigation non-acquisition period is being set is handled as a situation in which a penalty has occurred continuously. The sub-control CPU 41a sets “−1 (1 subtraction) as the no-navigation-acquisition period every time the variable-game acquisition period is completed (terminated) during the setting of the no-acquisition period. ) "To update.

  The sub-control CPU 41a cannot acquire the right of the Lip Navi effect by the navigation acquisition lottery while the navigation non-acquisition period is being set. In this embodiment, the navigation acquisition lottery is not performed. In the present embodiment, the navigation acquisition lottery is performed, but the winning result may be invalidated or not reflected in the control. Further, since the sub-control CPU 41a performs the navigation acquisition lottery only in the normal performance (RT2) state, the navigation non-acquisition period is set in accordance with the transition of the performance state to the normal performance (NRT) state or the BN state. Cancel (set “0 (zero) times” as the number of times of the variable game in the no-navigation acquisition period).

  Subsequently, when the penalty is given, the sub-control CPU 41a is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c when the number of the variable games as the no-acquisition period is added (increased), that is, when the no-acquisition period is set. If the cycle count value is “14” or more, the cycle count value is updated by “−1 (1 subtraction)”. On the other hand, in this case, the sub-control CPU 41a has a penalty for subtracting the cycle count value when the cycle count value stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is less than “14” or in the current normal performance (RT2) state. If it has already been given, the period count value is not subtracted.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a gives a penalty for subtracting the cycle count value in the normal performance (RT2) state, the sub-control CPU 41a stores (sets) information (flag or the like) indicating that the penalty has been given (set). From this information, it is determined whether or not a penalty for subtracting the cycle count value is given in the current normal performance (RT2) state. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a resets and deletes the information indicating that the penalty for subtracting the cycle count value in the normal performance (RT2) state is triggered by controlling to another performance state. It has become.

  As a result, in the normal performance (RT2) state, when the penalty grant condition is satisfied, if the cycle count value is less than “14”, a penalty for setting the navigation non-acquisition period is given. Specifically, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12 (a), due to the occurrence of a penalty (penalty grant condition), if no navigation non-acquisition period is set, 5 times is set as the no-navigation acquisition period. (Navi no acquisition period = 0: Navi no acquisition period ← 5 (game) setting). On the other hand, in the present embodiment, if the navigation non-acquisition period is being set, 10 times is set as the navigation non-acquisition period (navigation non-acquisition period ≠ 0: navigation no-acquisition period ← 10 (game) setting). Furthermore, in this embodiment, the cycle count value is maintained.

  Further, in the normal performance (RT2) state, when the penalty grant condition is satisfied, if the cycle count value is “14” or more, a penalty for subtracting the cycle count value is given in addition to the setting of the navigation non-acquisition period Will do. Specifically, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12B, due to a penalty occurrence (penalty grant condition), if no navigation non-acquisition period is being set, 5 times is set as the navigation non-acquisition period. (Navi no acquisition period = 0: Navi no acquisition period ← 5 (game) setting). On the other hand, in the present embodiment, if the navigation non-acquisition period is being set, 10 times is set as the navigation non-acquisition period (navigation non-acquisition period ≠ 0: navigation no-acquisition period ← 10 (game) setting). Further, in this embodiment, if the cycle count value at the time of the occurrence of the penalty is [X], a value obtained by subtracting 1 from [X] is set as the cycle count value (cycle count value ← X-1 (times) setting).

  In the normal performance (RT2) state, if the penalty granting condition is satisfied, the penalty granting condition is again set after the penalty for subtracting the cycle count value until the end of the normal rendering (RT2) state at that time. Even if it is satisfied, a penalty is set to set only the no-navigation acquisition period.

Next, the control for giving a penalty in the normal performance (NRT) state will be described.
When giving a penalty in the normal performance (NRT) state, the sub control CPU 41a updates the cycle count value stored in the sub control RAM 41c by “−1 (1 subtraction)”. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a decrements the cycle count value by 1 regardless of whether or not the navigation non-acquisition period is being set, regardless of the cycle count value at that time. In this case, the penalty granting condition is satisfied by not entering the ART effect state, while the period count value is incremented by 1 because the ART effect state is not entered, so that the period count value does not change as a result. You will not be close to the number of ceiling cycles.

  As a result, in the normal performance (NRT) state, when the penalty grant condition is satisfied, a penalty for subtracting the cycle count value is given regardless of the value of the cycle count value. Specifically, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12C, when a penalty is generated (penalty grant condition is satisfied) and the cycle count value at the time of the penalty is [X], the cycle count value is [ A value obtained by subtracting 1 from X] is set (period count value ← X-1 (times) setting).

  In the present embodiment, during the period of “5 times” or “10 times” as a predetermined period, only the navigation non-acquisition period that makes it difficult to acquire the right of Lip Navi production than when no penalty is given (when no penalty is given) On the other hand, a penalty for setting the navigation non-acquisition period and a penalty for subtracting the cycle count value become the second penalty. In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that gives a penalty in this way functions as a penalty giving means.

  In this embodiment configured as described above, a penalty is generated in the normal performance (RT2) state, so that the right of the Lip Navi effect cannot be obtained. Further, in the present embodiment, a penalty is generated in the normal performance (NRT) state, so that the state is not shifted to the ART performance state although the Lip Navi effect is accompanied. Thereby, in this embodiment, it will be in the situation where it will be difficult to transfer to an ART production state compared with the case where a penalty does not arise because a penalty arises.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, when a penalty occurs in the normal performance (RT2) state, if the cycle count value one step before the ceiling cycle count “15” reaches “14”, the cycle count value is subtracted by the penalty. As a result, the cycle count value cannot be brought close to the number of ceiling cycles. In the present embodiment, when a penalty occurs in the normal performance (NRT) state, the cycle count value cannot be approximated to the number of ceiling cycles by subtracting the cycle count value by the penalty regardless of the cycle count value. become.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, even if a penalty is intentionally generated, a situation in which the cycle count value cannot be made close to the number of ceiling cycles is created together with a situation where it is difficult to shift to the ART effect state due to the penalty. ing.

  Then, in the scene where the cycle count value near the number of ceiling cycles is “14”, if a penalty is intentionally generated in order to avoid the acquisition of the right of the Lip Navi effect in the normal effect (RT2) state, FIG. By giving a penalty like this, the cycle count value is subtracted, and the place where it does not approach the ceiling cycle count is moved away. That is, especially in the vicinity of the number of times of the ceiling cycle, it becomes a situation where it is easy to avoid the transition to the ART effect state, while the situation moves away from the number of times of the ceiling cycle.

  In addition, in a scene where the cycle count value near the ceiling cycle count is “14”, the penalty is intentionally tried to avoid the stop display of the rush replay stop even though the normal navigation (NRT) state is accompanied by the Lip Navi effect. When it is generated, a penalty is given as shown in FIG. 12C, so that the cycle count value is subtracted and the number of ceiling cycles is not approached. In other words, particularly in the vicinity of the number of ceiling cycles, the state of avoiding the transition to the ART effect state is avoided, but the situation does not approach the number of ceiling cycles.

  As a result, this embodiment deliberately avoids the acquisition of the right of the Lip Navi effect in order to obtain the navigation acquisition lottery when reaching the ceiling, which is advantageous to the player as compared to the navigation acquisition lottery in the normal performance (RT2) state. Even if a penalty is intentionally generated in order to intentionally avoid the transition to the ART effect state, the ceiling condition cannot be satisfied.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) When the number of times that the transition condition is not satisfied continuously (period count value) is equal to or greater than the specified number (“14” or more), until the arrival of an opportunity that can satisfy the transition condition (normal production (RT2 ) State), if the same operation (first stop button 33L) is not performed, a penalty for subtracting the number of times (period count value) is given. For this reason, if the number of times (cycle count value) is equal to or greater than the specified number of times ("14" or more) when the specific number of times (ceiling cycle number) has not yet been reached ("14" or more), the number of times (cycle count value) ) Does not approach the specific number of times (the number of ceiling cycles). As a result, it is possible to prevent a penalty from being intentionally caused when the number of times (cycle count value) is close to a specific number of times (number of ceiling cycles).

  (2) The specified number of times (the cycle count value is “14”) is set to be smaller than the specified number of times (the number of ceiling cycles) and at least one half of the specified number of times (the number of ceiling cycles). The number of times that the transition condition is not continuously satisfied (period count value) is when the specific number of times (ceiling period number) has not yet been reached, and is equal to or more than half of the specific number of times (ceiling period number). For example, it is closer to the specific number of times (the number of ceiling cycles) than the specified number of times (the cycle count value is less than “14”). For this reason, in a situation where the number of times that the transition condition is not continuously satisfied (cycle count value) is close to the specific number of times (ceiling cycle number), even if the player intentionally causes a penalty, the above number of times (cycle count value) Is no longer close to the specific number of times (the number of ceiling cycles). As a result, it is possible to prevent the number of times that the transition condition has not been continuously satisfied (period count value) from causing a penalty in the vicinity of the specific number of times (the number of ceiling periods).

  (3) When the operation condition notification (Rep navigator effect) is performed in the first game state (NRT game (normal effect (NRT) state)), the non-specific operation condition is satisfied (different from the content notified in the Lip navigator effect). When the stop button is operated), a penalty for subtracting the number of times the transition condition has not been continuously satisfied (period count value) is given. On the other hand, when the operation condition notification (the Lip navigator effect) is not performed in the first game state (NRT game (normal effect (NRT) state)), even if the non-specific operation condition is satisfied (different from the content notified by the Lip navigator effect) Even if the stop button is operated, no penalty is given. For this reason, in a situation where the first gaming state (NRT gaming (normal rendering (NRT) state)) can be shifted to the advantageous gaming state (RT3 gaming (ART rendering state)), the advantageous gaming state (RT3 gaming (ART rendering state)). If the transition to (1) is intentionally avoided, the number of times that the transition condition has not been continuously satisfied (period count value) is subtracted. As a result, in the first game state (NRT game (normal performance (NRT) state)), the transition condition is continuously satisfied by intentionally avoiding the transition to the advantageous game state (RT3 game (ART performance state)). It is possible to prevent a player's action such that the number of times (cycle count value) has not been reached reaches a specific number of times (number of ceiling cycles).

  (4) In the second game state (RT2 game (normal performance (RT2) state)), when the number of times the transition condition is not continuously satisfied (period count value) is less than the prescribed number (less than “14”), During a predetermined period (“5 times”), a first penalty (non-navigation non-acquisition period) is set to make it difficult to satisfy the condition for giving the operation condition notification as compared to when no penalty is given. Furthermore, when the number of times (cycle count value) is equal to or greater than the specified number (“14” or more), the condition for giving the operation condition notification is satisfied for a predetermined period (“5 times”) compared to when no penalty is given. The second penalty for subtracting the number of times that the transition condition is not satisfied continuously is added (a period count value is subtracted by 1 in addition to the navigation non-acquisition period). Then, during the predetermined period (“5 times”) due to the grant of each penalty, if a penalty is further granted, a period (“10 times”) longer than the predetermined period (“5 times”) is reset. I made it. As a result, when penalties are continuously generated, it is possible to further increase the penalty period (non-navigation acquisition period). For this reason, when a penalty is generated, not only does it become difficult to shift to the advantageous gaming state (RT3 game (ART effect state)), but the number of times that the transition condition is not continuously satisfied (period count value) is specified. Since it is not close to the number of times (the number of ceiling cycles), it is possible to make it impossible to shift to the advantageous game state (RT3 game (ART effect state)). As a result, by deliberately incurring a penalty, it is possible to prevent the number of times that the transition condition has not been continuously satisfied (cycle count value) from reaching the specific number of times (the number of ceiling cycles).

  (5) In the second game state (RT2 game (normal performance (RT2) state)), after the second penalty is given (after subtracting 1 from the cycle count value), the number of games that are set in advance ("50 times") During the game, regarding the provision of further penalties, the first penalty (only the navigation non-acquisition period) is given regardless of the number of times the transition condition has not been continuously satisfied (period count value). Thus, the second penalty (one subtraction of the cycle count value) can be stopped once during one cycle when the opportunity that can satisfy the transition condition (the trigger for entering the ART effect state) arrives. When the player leaves the gaming machine (pachislot 10) during the game, the other player deliberately causes a penalty so that the penalty is contrary to the intention of the player during the game. May occur. For this reason, even if a penalty occurs against such intention, the influence of the penalty can be minimized. As a result, when a player leaves the gaming machine (pachislot 10) during a game, even if another player intentionally causes a penalty, it does not make much sense, Actions can be prevented.

  (6) In this embodiment, as a condition for giving a penalty for subtracting the cycle count value in the normal performance (RT2) state, the cycle count value is “14” or more, that is, “(ceiling cycle count) −1” or more. I did it. For this reason, even if a penalty occurs against the player's will, the influence of the penalty can be minimized. As a result, when a player leaves the gaming machine (pachislot 10) during a game, even if another player intentionally causes a penalty, it does not make much sense, Actions can be prevented.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
In the present embodiment, the degree of advantage for the player due to reaching the ceiling may not be related to the acquisition of the right of the Lip Navi effect, but can be set according to the performance of the game state and the effect state. For example, in the RT3 game by reaching the ceiling, the specification that the RT3 game continues until the next BN role winning (BN game winning) can be made. In this case, the specification of the RT3 game is continued until the next winning (winning) of the BN role, while being finished with the winning of the predetermined winning role. In this case, the specification of the ART effect state that has not reached the ceiling is set to a specification in which an effect that avoids the winning of the predetermined winning combination is performed for 50 times, while the specification of the ART effect state by the arrival of the ceiling is set. It is possible to realize such an effect that avoids the winning of the predetermined winning combination until the next winning (winning) of the BN role. In this case, the specifications regarding the entry into the ART effect state may also be changed.

  In the present embodiment, after the penalty for subtracting the cycle count value in the normal performance (RT2) state and before the normal performance (RT2) state at that time ends, if the penalty grant condition is again satisfied, the cycle is further increased. The count value may be subtracted.

  In the present embodiment, the navigation non-acquisition period may be always set to “5 times”, or if no penalty is given during the navigation non-acquisition period, the navigation non-acquisition period is added and set. You may do it.

-This embodiment can also be applied to the pachislot which does not set a navigation non-acquisition period as a penalty.
In this embodiment, if it is a penalty that makes it difficult to shift to the ART production state, it is possible to set a navigation acquisition difficulty period that makes it difficult to win the navigation acquisition lottery instead of the navigation non-acquisition period. It may be a penalty for the content to be extinguished. In addition, as a penalty instead of the navigation non-acquisition period, a penalty not related to the acquisition of the right of the Lip Navi effect can be given.

  In the present embodiment, the navigation acquisition lottery can be performed in a normal performance (NRT) state, an ART performance state, or a BN performance state. For example, in this case, the navigation non-acquisition period may be set even in the normal performance (NRT) state. In this case, the navigation non-acquisition period can also be set when an operation of a stop button different from the content notified in the Lip Navi effect is performed in the ART effect state.

  In the present embodiment, the configuration of the game state may be arbitrarily changed, a general game with different RT performance may be set, and a general game may be further interposed between the BN game and the NRT game. In addition, as a gaming state, it is not necessary to set an NRT game, and it is only necessary to have a gaming state in which the entry replay role is a lottery object, and an RT2 game may be associated as such a gaming state. In addition, the number of games determined for RT2 games and RT3 games may be changed according to the specification, for example, may be changed to “45 times”, “100 times”, etc., or set to a different number for each gaming state. May be.

-In this embodiment, it can also be set as the structure which does not provide any penalty in a normal production (NRT) state.
In the present embodiment, the ceiling cycle count can be set to less than “15” or above “15”.

  In the present embodiment, if the specified number of times as a condition for giving a penalty for subtracting the cycle count value in the normal performance (RT2) state is equal to or more than half of the number of ceiling cycles, “(ceiling cycle number) −2 Or “(number of ceiling cycles) −3”. The lower the specified number of times, the more difficult it is to reach the ceiling with a penalty.

In the present embodiment, when the cycle count value reaches “15” (before the next entry replay winning combination), the navigation acquisition lottery at the time of ceiling arrival may be performed.
-In this embodiment, although it was set as 3 choice type as a rush replay role, it can also be made into 6 choice type or 5 choice type.

In the present embodiment, the cycle count value may be reset by winning the BN combination (winning).
・ In this embodiment, the navigation acquisition lottery specifications may be changed. For example, the right and the number of acquisitions of the Lip Navi direction may be affected by the status of the game such as the type of the selected small role and the mode related to the production state. It can also be set as the structure which gives. In addition, the number that can be acquired in various navigation acquisition lotteries may be changed, and the distribution of the number that can be acquired may be changed.

  In the present embodiment, as a penalty for subtracting the cycle count value, it is possible to make the specification to subtract “2” or more at a stretch. Further, the number to be subtracted may vary depending on the game situation, and the number to be subtracted may be increased as the number of times closer to the ceiling period. In addition, when a penalty is given in the normal performance (NRT) state, the cycle count value may not be incremented by one.

  In this embodiment, when the game is shifted to the RT3 game, the variable game based on the winning combination determination table T3 is continued while the variable game in the RT3 game is played 50 times (for a predetermined number of games). It may be applied to the RT specification of the mold.

In the present embodiment, a combination of symbols that determines award medal payout can be set as an opportunity to shift to the RT3 game.
In the present embodiment, the present invention may be applied to a pachislot where a bonus game is not set. For example, the present invention is applied to a pachislot with a specification in which a player's prize medal is increased by a game in an ART effect state based on an RT3 game. You can also.

  In the present embodiment, the advantageous game state may be advantageous to the player, and for example, the winning probability of the combined replay role can be set almost the same as other game states. In this case, in the special game state, it is advantageous for the player to have a specification for performing a bell navigation effect that is not performed in other game states.

  -This embodiment can also be applied to the pachislot machine in which the effect display device 14 is not provided. In this case, the effect state is notified to the player by the light emission effect of the lamp R, a dedicated lamp for each effect state is provided to light the effect state, and the effect state is notified to the player. The player may be notified of the effect state by the effect. In this case, various effects such as a Lip Navi effect and a Bell Navi effect can be performed by the lamp R, the speaker 18, and the like.

  In the present embodiment, the end of the BN game can be defined only by the number of winnings, or can be defined only by the number of executions. In addition, the types of BN roles can be increased, or the BN role may be a challenge time (so-called “CT”).

  -In this embodiment, you may make it the timing which operates a stop button as an element which can change the stop eyes in a rush replay role or a bell role. In this case, the specification which aims at the specific part (design) in each reel (one or all) can be considered. And in various navigation effects, the timing (a specific part (symbol)) which operates a stop button is notified.

This embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko slot machine (pachislot machine) that uses a game ball as a game medium.
Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.

(A) One game performed by changing the symbols in a plurality of columns based on the start operation performed by the player is started by the symbol display means, and the symbols in each column are changed based on the start of one game. In the gaming machine in which the symbols in the corresponding row are stopped based on the stop operation by the player and the opportunity to satisfy the transition condition to the advantageous gaming state that is advantageous to the player comes periodically. State control means for controlling the gaming state to shift to the advantageous gaming state based on the transition condition being satisfied, and the transition condition is continuously satisfied based on the arrival of an opportunity that can satisfy the transition condition In the game between the counting means for counting the number of times that there was not and the arrival of an opportunity that can satisfy the transition condition, a penalty that is disadvantageous to the player if the same operation as the predetermined operation is not performed Penalty control means, and the state control means is compared with the advantageous gaming state in which transition is made through an opportunity that can satisfy the transition condition that periodically arrives after the number of times of the counting means reaches a specific number of times. And the penalty granting means subtracts the number of the counting means when the number of times of the counting means is equal to or more than a specified number of times less than the specific number of times. A gaming machine characterized by giving a penalty.
(B) The specified number of times is less than the specified number of times and is one half or more of the specified number of times.
(C) When the winning combination lottery means satisfies the same operation condition as the specific operation condition selected based on the winning of the specific winning combination in the first gaming state where the specific winning combination is the target of the lottery Is a second gaming state in which the winning combination lottery means does not select the specific winning combination as a lottery target when the transition condition to the advantageous gaming state is satisfied while a non-specific operating condition different from the specific operating condition is satisfied The state control means shifts from the first gaming state and the first gaming state, and plays the game for a predetermined number of games. A gaming state that includes the second gaming state that transitions to the gaming state and the advantageous gaming state that transitions from the first gaming state and transitions to the first gaming state by playing a predetermined number of games. Control When the operation condition notification is performed in the first gaming state, the penalty giving means gives a penalty for subtracting the number of times of the counting means regardless of the number of times of the counting means when the non-specific operation condition is satisfied. When the operation condition notification is not performed in the first gaming state, no penalty is given even if the non-specific operation condition is satisfied.
(D) The notification means is configured to cause the operation condition notification to be performed when the specific winning combination is won by satisfying the grant condition in the second gaming state, and the penalty grant means includes the In the second gaming state, when the number of the counting means is less than the specified number of times, a first penalty that makes it difficult to satisfy the operation condition notification grant condition compared to when no penalty is granted for a predetermined period, In the second gaming state, when the number of the counting means is equal to or greater than the specified number, it makes it difficult to satisfy the operating condition notification grant condition for a predetermined period of time compared to when no penalty is given, and subtracts the count means count. When a second penalty is given and a further penalty is given during the predetermined period due to each penalty, a period longer than the predetermined period is reset.
(E) In the case where the penalty granting unit further gives a penalty after the second penalty is awarded in the second gaming state until a game corresponding to the predetermined number of games is performed in the second gaming state. The first penalty is given regardless of the number of times of the counting means.

  L1 to L5 ... winning line, 10 ... pachislot, 13 ... reel unit, 13L ... left reel, 13C ... middle reel, 13R ... right reel, 32 ... start lever, 33L, 33C, 33R ... stop button, 40 ... main control board 40a ... main control CPU, 40b ... main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM, 41 ... sub control board, 41a ... sub control CPU, 41b ... sub control ROM, 41c ... sub control RAM.

Claims (1)

Based on the start operation performed by the player, one game performed by changing the symbols in a plurality of columns is started by the symbol display means, and the change in symbols in each column is started based on the start of one game. After that, the game with the winning combination lottery means for lottering the winning combination from a plurality of winning combinations when the game of the corresponding row is stopped based on the stop operation by the player and the one game is started. In the machine
A game in which an opportunity that can satisfy the transition condition to the advantageous gaming state that is advantageous to the player by satisfying the same operation condition as the specific operation condition selected based on the winning of the specific winning combination is periodically reached State control means for controlling the state;
Informing means for notifying the player of the specific operation condition when winning the specific winning combination based on the arrival of an opportunity that can satisfy the transition condition;
Counting means for counting the number of times during which the transition condition is not satisfied in succession, the opportunity can satisfy the migration criteria arrives,
Penalty giving means for giving a penalty penalized to the player when the same operation as the predetermined operation is not performed until the arrival of an opportunity that can satisfy the transition condition,
When the number of times of the counting means reaches a specific number, the notification means notifies the specific operation condition notification that is set to have a higher advantage for the player than the operation condition notification when the specific winning combination is won. Let
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the number of counting means is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the penalty giving means gives a penalty for subtracting the number of counting means.

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