JP5832865B2 - 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 is started. As such a pachislot, the thing as described in patent document 1 is mentioned, for example. In this pachi-slot, a game that is advantageous to a player different from the bonus game is played. In a game in such an advantageous state, an advantageous effect of assisting the game in order to make it easy to increase medals is made advantageous to the player.

  Further, in this pachislot, a prohibited operation procedure is set in which the player is prohibited from operating the stop switch according to the state in which the game is performed. When a stop switch that is a prohibited operation procedure is operated, a penalty game is awarded. During the penalty game, if the game is in the above-mentioned advantageous state, an advantageous effect is not performed, or the game is not shifted to the above-mentioned advantageous state. In addition, regarding such a penalty game, the penalty game is terminated when a predetermined release condition is satisfied during the penalty game.

  In this way, in the pachislot of Patent Document 1, a penalty is given to the player who performs the prohibited operation procedure, while the end of this penalty is also prescribed.

JP 2003-117077 A

  By the way, such a pachislot has a privilege to shift to the advantageous state when the number of games played without shifting to the advantageous state reaches a predetermined number of times of digestion (so-called “ceiling number”). Some have a function of giving (so-called “ceiling function”). In a pachislot with such a function, even if a game is played during the above-mentioned penalty period, the number of games is not counted for the game during that period, so that the number of games does not approach the specified number of times of play. You can also. That is, in such a pachislot, the penalty period may be given before the number of games reaches the specified number of times of play, so that the number of games reaches the number of times that the specified number of times of play should have been reached. However, there is a possibility that the player may be worried that the above-mentioned privilege may not be granted. And about such anxiety, even if the end of a penalty was prescribed | regulated like the pachislot of patent document 1, there was a possibility of giving it unchanged.

  This invention was made paying attention to the problem which exists in such a prior art, and the objective is to provide the game machine which can suppress a player's anxiety.

The invention according to claim 1 in order to achieve the above object, the line U遊 technique by varying a pattern of the plurality of rows on the basis of the start operation is performed is started by the symbol display means, the start of Yu technique after being started variation of the symbols in each column based on, defined in the gaming machine in which symbol columns is stopped corresponding based on the stop operation, the game number, which was carried out continuously from the time a predetermined count start advance The game control means that can be controlled to an advantageous game state that is a game advantageous to the player when the prescribed number of times is reached, and a game that is not subject to counting the number of games even if a game is played A penalty granting means capable of giving a penalty based on a player's stop operation, a determination means for determining whether a player who has played a game has been replaced, and the determination means is in the replacement state Judged to be The penalty is summarized as further comprising a reset means, the resetting the state of not being granted if that.

  According to the present invention, anxiety of a player can be suppressed.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachislot. The schematic diagram which shows a winning line. The schematic diagram which shows a prize aspect. The schematic diagram which shows an effect management system. The block diagram which shows the electric constitution of 1st Embodiment. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows a winning combination determination table. The schematic diagram which shows the aspect of a game state transfer. The schematic diagram which shows the mode of a transition of a production state. (A), (b) is a schematic diagram which shows a display effect. The schematic diagram which shows the lottery aspect of a continuation rate determination lottery. The schematic diagram which shows a ceiling function. (A) is a schematic diagram which shows the specification of penalty, (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the content of control of penalty. (A), (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the flow of reset of a player's penalty in 1st Embodiment. The schematic diagram which shows the saucer in 2nd Embodiment. The block diagram which shows the electric constitution of 2nd Embodiment. (A), (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the flow of the reset of the penalty in 2nd Embodiment.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, a first embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko slot machine which is a kind of gaming machine (rotating game 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. Further, the front door 12 is provided with a lamp R that emits various effect effect lights so as to surround the front door 12. Speakers SP that perform sound effects are disposed on the left and right upper portions of the front door 12.

  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. Hereinafter, each symbol may be referred to 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 the present embodiment, as a symbol stop line, a combination of a winning symbol L1 (shown by a solid line) that can be determined to be a winning combination of symbols and a symbol that is stopped and displayed cannot be determined to be a winning symbol. Non-winning lines L2 to L5 (shown by broken lines) are formed.

  When the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol stop line is a mode in which a prize is awarded, the winning line L1 is an effective line that is determined to be valid by giving a prize according to the symbol combination. In the following description, when simply referred to as “winning line”, it means the winning line L1.

  In addition, the non-winning lines L2 to L5 do not give a prize according to the combination of symbols even if the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on these symbol stop lines is the same as the mode that gives a prize. As an invalid line, it is determined as invalid. In the following description, the term “non-winning line” simply means non-winning lines L2 to L5.

  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 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 L2 (invalid) 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 L3 (invalid) 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 (invalid) 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 (invalid) 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 section 19 includes a throw-in display lamp, a replay display lamp, a weight display lamp, a status lamp, a bet number display section, a stored number display section, a prize number display section, and a game information display section. ing.

  The insertable display lamp 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 is turned on when a replay combination as a replay combination is won in a variable game. The weight display lamp 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 is turned on / off in accordance with the progress of the variable game.

  Further, the bet number display unit is composed of three lamps (not shown), and the lamps are turned on according to the bet number of the variable game. One lamp is lit for 1 bet (1 BET), 2 lamps are lit for 2 bets (2 BET), and all lamps are lit for 3 bets (3 BET). The stored number display section displays the number of credits stored in the machine. The award number display section displays the number of award medals awarded to the player based on the winning when a winning occurs during the variable game. In the game information display section, the total number of payouts during the bonus game is displayed.

  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. In addition, a BET button 28 and a MAXBET button 29 are provided in order from the left at 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).

  A settlement switch 31 is provided at the lower left position of each BET button 28, 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 tray 37 that receives the medals discharged from the medal discharge port 36 is disposed at the lower part of the front surface of the front door 12.

  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, one pay line is defined as shown in FIG. When the player operates the BET button 28 and the MAXBET button 29, the respective bets are set and one pay line is 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 one pay line is 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 stopped and displayed on the activated pay line forms a predetermined prize mode, and a prize corresponding to the prize mode awarded It is given 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, a symbol combination when a winning line is formed by a symbol combination that does not correspond to any of those shown in FIG.

  Further, when [ANY / Cherry / ANY] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, it is determined that 3 or 9 award medals are paid out according to the gaming state. In this case, any symbol (“ANY”) may be used as the symbol that is stopped and displayed at the stop position of the left reel 13L and the right reel 13R that form the winning line. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols when a winning line is formed by [ANY, cherry, ANY] is referred to 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.

  In addition, when [Watermelon / Watermelon / Watermelon] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, it is determined that 3 or 9 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 the 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] is 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 the term “bell role” is simply used, it means “left correct answer bell role”, “middle correct answer bell role”, and “right correct answer bell role”.

  In addition, when [Replay / Replay / Replay] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, the bet number is automatically set inside the player without betting the bet number, and the next variable game is started. It stipulates that replays to be performed are granted. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols when a winning line is formed by [Replay / Replay / Replay] 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 / Watermelon] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, it is defined that a replay is given. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols when a winning line is formed by [Replay / Replay / Watermelon] is referred to as an “entry replay stop eye”. The entry replay stop eye is determined as an award mode in which a prize is awarded when one of the “middle correct entry replay combination” and the “right correct entry replay combination” is determined.

  For this reason, the “normal replay combination”, “middle correct entry replay combination”, and “right correct entry replay combination” in the present embodiment give a replay based on a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line. It becomes the winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “replay role”). 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, only the next variable game can be played with the same number of bets as the variable game in which the replay role is stopped and displayed, and the medal is not paid out to the player as an award. Absent. That is, the player does not acquire a prize medal depending on the winning of the replay role. In the following description, the term “rush replay combination” simply means “medium correct entry replay combination” and “right correct entry replay combination”.

In the present embodiment, the “cherry role”, “watermelon role”, “bell role”, and “replay role” described above are small roles.
In addition, when [Seven Seven] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, a bonus game is started (occurred) and a “bonus game (hereinafter referred to as“ BN game ”)” is provided. ing. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols when a winning line is formed by [Seven Seven Seven] is indicated 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. Then, in the general game by the RT function, when the winning probability of the replay role (total) in the general game is controlled by the NRT game in which the RT function is deactivated which is set to the low probability lottery state, In some cases, the (total) winning probability is controlled by an RT game that activates the RT function that is set to the high probability lottery state. In the following description, the term “NRT game” simply means a general game controlled by an NRT game, and the term “RT game” simply means a general game controlled by an RT game.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the game history in the pachislot machine 10 can be stored and managed by the system via the server 100 that can send and receive information to and from the portable terminal CM that can be operated by the player. A management system is being built.

  In such an effect management system, a game that includes the number of times that the game has been played in the pachislot 10 since the start of the predetermined management, the winning ratio of the winning role such as the BN role based on the number of times that the game has changed, and the type of effect that has appeared. The history is issued to the player as a multi-dimensional code (in this embodiment, a two-dimensional code NC) coded (recorded) in accordance with “Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS) X-0510”.

  In the present embodiment, a mobile phone with a camera capable of reading the two-dimensional code NC issued by the pachislot 10 or a mobile information terminal (such as a mobile computer) having a camera function and a communication function even if not a mobile phone is used as a mobile terminal CM. Assumes that

  In the present embodiment, the computer provides a specific function or data in response to an instruction from the mobile terminal CM, and records the server computer 100a that performs such processing and data necessary for such processing. The server 100 including the readable / writable server memory 100b is assumed. Further, in the server memory 100b, a dedicated storage area (hereinafter referred to as "individual area") is secured for each player by the player's registration act, and the game subject to the registration act in the individual area. A game history related to the person is recorded (managed).

  Further, in the present embodiment, a game history is issued from the pachislot 10 by the two-dimensional code NC that starts predetermined management when the pachislot 10 is powered on or when a management password described later is input. In the present embodiment, it is defined that predetermined management is started even after the two-dimensional code NC is issued.

  The two-dimensional code NC issued from the pachislot 10 can be read by the camera of the mobile terminal CM. In this two-dimensional code NC, in addition to information on the game history, a URL (uniform resource locator) of the server 100, that is, an address on the Internet and the address of the server memory 100b for recording the game history is a code (record). Has been.

  When the two-dimensional code NC is read by the mobile terminal CM, the URL of the target individual area of the server 100 is displayed on the display unit CH of the mobile terminal CM. By specifying the URL to be displayed in this way, the mobile terminal CM can connect to the server 100 for the URL via the Internet. In accordance with the connection of the server 100, the mobile terminal CM transmits information related to the game history recorded in the two-dimensional code NC to the server 100, and records the information related to the game history in a target individual area. be able to. In this individual area, the game history in the latest state reflecting the game history newly transmitted by the mobile terminal CM to the already recorded game history is recorded.

  In this way, when the latest game history is recorded in the target individual area, the latest game history is stored in the portable terminal from the server 100 with a password composed of a plurality of digits (for example, six digits). Issued to the CM and displayed on the display unit CH of the mobile terminal CM. By inputting the password displayed in this way to the pachislot machine 10 according to a predetermined procedure, the pachislot machine 10 takes over the game history based on the password (current game history at the present time) and starts the game. can do. In accordance with the input of this password, the pachi-slot 10 determines the number of times of the variable game so far so that the game history based on the password can be taken over, A game history including the types of effects that have appeared until now is set. In addition, the pachi-slot 10 performs control so that the game history to be played is reflected in the set game history. In addition, the pachislot 10 identifies unique information (registered name, etc.) based on the player's registration act in accordance with the input of the password. Then, the pachislot 10 manages the game history of the player based on the unique information (registered name, etc.) so that the game history that will be played is reflected in the set game history so that it can be saved.

  The predetermined procedure for inputting the password is, for example, that the display switching button BT1 (shown in FIG. 5) is played in a state in which a variable game is not played in the pachislot 10 (so-called “demo state”). The user operates to switch the display content of the effect display device 14 to a password input enabled screen. In the password input enable screen, the player operates the password input button BT2 (shown in FIG. 5) to input a predetermined password, and the player further operates the password confirmation button BT3 (shown in FIG. 5). Then, a predetermined password is definitely entered into the pachi-slot 10.

  Thus, the player who owns the mobile terminal CM and is assigned the individual area in the server memory 100b by the registration act records the latest game history in the individual area (server 100) to which the latest game history is assigned. can do. Further, such a player can take over the latest game history at that time and start a game with the pachislot machine 10, and can record a game history to be played with the pachislot machine 10.

In the present embodiment, a password that can identify a player with unique information (registered name or the like) is player identification information.
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. Further, various information display sections 19 provided on the central panel 15 are connected to the main control board 40. 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. In addition, a speaker SP and a lamp R are connected to the sub control board 41. The sub control board 41 is connected with a display switching button BT1, a password input button BT2, and a password confirmation button BT3.

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 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 RT game. In the case of a BN game, a winning combination determination table T3 is associated.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6A, in the general game, the winning probability of the combined replay role is RT game (winning role determination table T2), and NRT game (winning role determination table T1). The winning combination random numbers are distributed so as to increase significantly compared to. Further, in this RT game (winning role determination table T2), the winning role determination random numbers are distributed so that the winning probability of the normal replay role is significantly higher than that of the NRT game (winning role determination table T1). In the general game, the winning combination determination random numbers are distributed so that the rush replay combination can be won only in the NRT game (winning combination determination table T1). In the NRT game (winning combination determination table T1), the winning combination determination random numbers are distributed so that the winning probabilities of the middle correct entry replay combination and the right correct entry replay combination have the same probability. In the BN game (winning role determination table T3), the winning role determination random numbers are distributed so that the replay role is not a lottery target.

  Thus, in the RT game, the winning probability of the combined replay combination is set to the high probability lottery state. That is, in this RT game, the winning probability of the normal replay combination is set to the high probability lottery state. In the NRT game, the winning probability of the combined replay combination is set to the low probability lottery state. That is, in this NRT game, the winning probability of the normal replay role is set to the low probability lottery state.

  As a result, in the pachislot 10 according to the present embodiment, in the RT game in which the winning probability of the combined replay roles is set to the high-probability lottery state, the medals held by the player are consumed (injected) as much as re-games are easily given. It is possible to give a player a profit that the scene to be played can be reduced. Further, in this RT game, it is possible to give a player a chance to increase the number of medals by receiving a lottery of BN while suppressing consumption (injection) of medals owned by the player. Such an RT game is a gaming state (control state) that is advantageous to a player in a general game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6B, in the BN game (winning role determination table T3), the winning probability of the sum of the bell roles is larger than that of the general game (winning role determination tables T1 and T2). Random numbers that are determined to win the winning combination are distributed. In each gaming state (winning role determination tables T1, T2), if the winning probabilities of the left correct bell role, the middle correct bell role, and the right correct bell role are the same gaming state, the winning role is the same. A random number is assigned. In the BN game (winning role determination table T3), the winning role determination random numbers are distributed so that the bell role is a main lottery object.

  In the pachislot machine 10 of this embodiment, in the BN game in which the winning probability of the combination of the bell roles is greatly increased as compared with the general game, the number of medals held by the player is increased by the amount that it is easy to win the bell role and easily obtain the award medal. It is possible to give the player a profit that the player can play the game. As a result, in the BN game, the player can be given a chance to increase the number of medals held by the player.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6C, in the general game and the BN game (winning role determination tables T1 to T3), the winning role is such that the winning probabilities of the cherry role and the watermelon role have the same probability. A random number is assigned.

  In the general game (winning combination determination tables T1, T2), the winning probability of the BN combination is set to a predetermined probability. In this embodiment, for example, the winning probability of the BN combination is set to 1/300 (1/300). In the BN game (winning role determination table T3), 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. Further, when various buttons such as the connected display switching button BT1, password input button BT2, and password confirmation button BT3 are operated, the sub-control CPU 41a receives various operation signals indicating that the various buttons have been operated. It has come to be. 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 SP, and a light emission effect pattern indicating the light emission mode of the lamp R. Is remembered. 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 executes display control of the various information display units 19 each time by inputting various operation signals and performing various controls. 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 recognizes the gaming state by setting state information (such as a flag) indicating the gaming state in the main control RAM 40c.

  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

  For this reason, in each reel, if there are not more than four parts of other types of symbols sandwiched between the types of symbols that you want to stop, as a result of slip control, you can stop them 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 four or more parts, 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”. 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. In addition, the miss stop eye includes a “chance eye” that can be stopped and displayed by missing the BN role. For this reason, the “chance eyes” can also appear when the cherry role is missed or when the watermelon role is missed.

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 replaying role having the concept of pushing order with respect to winning among the replaying roles, and simultaneously determines the winning of the normal replaying role (determines overlapping winnings). It is like that. 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

  In the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment, when the rush replay combination is won, if the stop button operated first among the three stop buttons is correct, the rush replay stop eye is stopped and displayed. In the present embodiment, the correct answer push order corresponding to each of the rush replay combination is selected.

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

  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 stops displaying the rush replay stop eye (prize mode) for winning the rush replay role regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player if the push order is correct when the rush replay role is won. Let On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a, when winning the rush replay role, if the push order is incorrect, the replay stop point (award mode) for winning the normal replay role that is a double win regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player. ) Is stopped.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a makes a winning determination when all the reels are stopped and the symbol combination is stopped and displayed. In this case, 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. . Further, 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 with each reel being stopped, and the combination is the role information. It is determined whether or not the winning mode corresponds to (winning role). 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 the winning information is included in the winning information (winning winning combination). If it is not the corresponding prize mode, it is determined that the prize is not won (denial).

  When the main control CPU 40a determines that the winning is determined in the winning determination, the main control CPU 40a performs control according to the award mode. In this case, the main control CPU 40a performs control for shifting the gaming state and control for paying out a prize medal in accordance with the prize mode. Further, when determining the winning by the winning determination, the main control CPU 40a outputs a winning instruction command indicating that the winning is made to the sub-control board 41 (sub-control CPU 41a). This winning instruction command causes the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a) to recognize that the winning combination designated by the variable game start command has won. In addition, in this winning instruction command, the sub-control board 41 (sub-control CPU 41a) recognizes which stop eye (winning mode) is won along with winning.

  When determining the winning of the BN combination, the main control CPU 40a controls the gaming state to shift from the next variable game to the BN game. That is, the main control CPU 40a performs BN game control. In this 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 variable game after the start of the BN game. In this BN game control, the main control CPU 40a adds and updates the BN payout number every time a prize medal is awarded to a player in a BN game variation game. In this BN game control, 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 (316 in this embodiment).

  When determining the winning of the cherry role, the main control CPU 40a performs control for paying out three or nine prize medals according to the gaming state. 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 9 award medals according to 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. Further, the main control CPU 40a performs control for replaying the next variable game when determining the winning of the rush replay role. As will be described later, in this case, the main control CPU 40a also controls the gaming state in which the NRT game is terminated and the next change game is shifted to the RT game.

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). This state instruction command causes the sub-control board 41 (sub-control CPU 41a) to recognize which game state is managed by the main control CPU 40a.

  Then, 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. In this case, the main control CPU 40a makes the transition from the next variable game to the NRT game regardless of the game state at the time of winning at the end of the BN game.

  In addition, during the control of the NRT game, the main control CPU 40a wins the rush replay role and wins the rush replay role based on the correct push order (stop display of the rush replay stop) to start the RT game from the next floating game. To migrate. In addition, during the control of the NRT game, the main control CPU 40a wins the normal replay role based on the winning replay role and the normal replay role winning based on the incorrect push order or the normal replay role. The NRT game is continued from the next floating game.

  That is, at the time of winning the rush replay role, the rush replay stop is displayed in the correct order in which the rush replay role is pushed, and the transition condition to the RT game is satisfied. On the other hand, at the time of winning the rush replay role, the rush replay stop is not displayed in an incorrect manner due to the incorrect push order of the rush replay role, so that the NRT game is continued without satisfying the transition condition to the RT game.

  Further, during the control of the RT game, the main control CPU 40a continues the RT game until the occurrence of the bell role being missed based on the winning of the bell role (stop display at the stoppage of the stoppage). The game state is shifted to the NRT game in response to the occurrence of the missing bell role. Further, during the control of the RT game, the main control CPU 40a continues the RT game from the next variable game depending on the winning of the bell role (stop display of the bell stop) based on the winning of the bell role.

  In other words, RT games will be awarded until the next bonus combination is won if they don't even miss the bell role, so there is no limit on the number of variable games controlled by this RT game. It will be. In this way, in the RT game, it is continued in a situation where the missing of the bell role is avoided. In addition, after such an RT game is finished, the game is shifted to the RT game again in a situation where the rush replay stop eye is stopped and displayed in the subsequent NRT game.

Next, a process related to a variable game executed by the sub control CPU 41a based on the sub control program will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a is set so as to be able to accept the input of the operation of the display switching button BT1 when a command relating to the start of the variable game, such as a variable game start command or a winning instruction command, is not input. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so that the screen can be switched to a password input enabled screen or a two-dimensional code NC issuance screen when an operation signal of the display switching button BT1 is input. Note that the password input screen and the two-dimensional code NC issuance screen that are switched in this way can be switched to a predetermined display screen by inputting a variable game start command or the like, or can be returned by operating the display switching button BT1. .

  Then, when the sub control CPU 41a switches to the password input screen based on the input of the operation signal of the display switching button BT1, input of the operation of the password input button BT2 and the password confirmation button BT3 while the password input screen is displayed. Set to enable so that can be accepted. In addition, when the operation signal of the password input button BT2 is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so that the password is based on the operation. Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs an operation signal of the password confirmation button BT3, the sub-control CPU 41a accepts the input password and sets information related to the game history based on the password. As a result, the sub control CPU 41a stores a game history in the sub control RAM 41c after receiving the password input as described above.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a switches to the issuance screen of the two-dimensional code NC based on the input of the operation signal of the display switch button BT1, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the game history stored in the sub-control RAM 41c and the address of the individual area. The dimension code NC is created and displayed on the effect display device 14 for publication. It should be noted that the two-dimensional code NC when the game is started after the password input is received first indicates the address of the individual area based on the unique information (registered name, etc.) specified from the password.

  Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a issues and displays the two-dimensional code NC as an image, the sub-control RAM 41c erases the game history that has been stored so far, so that a new game history can be stored.

  Further, the two-dimensional code NC issued in this way is read by the player with the mobile terminal CM, and a URL based on the two-dimensional code NC is specified, whereby a game based on the two-dimensional code NC is performed. The latest game history reflecting the history is recorded in the specified individual area of the server 100. In this embodiment, as a player's game history based on unique information (registered name, etc.), the set game history is managed so that the history of the game to be played can be reflected and saved, and the game history is updated to the latest state. The sub-control CPU 41a that controls to issue the two-dimensional code NC so as to become a game history functions as an effect management means. In the present embodiment, the mobile terminal CM and the server 100 (server computer 100a and server memory 100b) that construct the production management system can also function as production management means.

  In addition, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 14 and the like so that a demonstration effect is performed after a predetermined period has elapsed in the demonstration state after the end of the variable game. The demonstration effect is an effect for notifying that the pachi-slot 10 is in a standby state (a state in which a variable game is not being performed) using a device such as the effect display device 14 and obtaining a customer effect.

  Further, 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. To do. 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 sets sub-state information and grasps the gaming state controlled by the main control CPU 40a. The sub-control CPU 41a performs control related to various effects (display effects and light-emitting effects) every time a variable game start command is input.

  The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state of the effect display device 14 in accordance with the game state controlled by the main control CPU 40a. Note that the player plays a variable game (game) according to the effect state of the effect display device 14. In such an effect state, the player is made aware of the game state based on the type, or an effect that allows the player to play the game advantageously is performed. The effect states in this embodiment are classified into a plurality of types as shown in FIG.

  The effect state includes a normal effect state that can be performed when the game state is mainly an NRT game. In this case, the effect display device 14 displays an image of the display screen for the normal effect state. This normal performance state is performed mainly when the winning probability of the replay role is a low-probability lottery state, and the performance is performed so that it is difficult to win the bell role.

  The effect state includes an ART effect state that is performed when the game state is a general game and mainly an RT game. In this case, the effect display device 14 displays an image of the display screen for the ART effect state. This ART effect state is performed mainly when the winning probability of the replay role is a high-probability lottery state, and an effect of assisting (assisting) the winning of the bell role is performed. Thus, in the ART effect state, avoidance of missing the bell role is assisted, and winning of a prize medal based on the winning of the bell role is assisted. For this reason, the ART effect state is an advantageous state for the player and an advantageous gaming state.

The effect state includes a BN effect state that is performed when the game state is a BN game. In this case, the effect display device 14 displays an image of the display screen for the BN effect state.
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.
As a result of performing the control in each production state described below, the sub control CPU 41a performs control so as to shift the production state in the mode shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that controls the transition of the effect state in this manner functions as a game control means.

First, the control contents in the normal performance state will be described.
When the gaming state is mainly an NRT game, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to the normal performance state. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a may control the normal effect state even when the game state is RT game.

  The sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on the winning and winning instructions of the winning combination during the control of the normal performance state. During the control of the normal performance state of the NRT game, winning of BN role, cherry role, watermelon role, bell role, rush replay role, normal replay role and winning can be instructed.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to shift to the BN effect state when the winning of the BN role is instructed during the control of the normal effect state. In accordance with this, the gaming state shifts to BN gaming.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a does not perform an effect of navigating (pushing) the correct answer in the pressing order when the winning of the bell role requiring the pressing order of the stop button is instructed even in the small winning combination. The effect display device 14 is controlled. That is, during the normal performance state, the performance is performed so as to make it difficult to win the bell role. For this reason, during the normal performance state, the player can win a prize in a scene where the correct answer happens to happen when the bell role is won.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs an ART lottery when the winning of the cherry role or the watermelon role is instructed among the small roles during the control of the normal performance state. This ART lottery is performed by assigning random numbers to winning and non-winning so as to have a predetermined winning probability based on the designated winning combination. This ART lottery is performed not by winning the winning combination but by winning the winning combination. Further, in this ART lottery, it is determined to shift to the ART effect state when it is determined as a winning result, while it is determined not to be shifted to the ART effect state when it is determined as a non-winning result.

  The sub-control CPU 41a executes a random number update process (random number generation process) in which a random number value used for the ART lottery or each lottery described later is updated every predetermined period. The random numbers used for each lottery are updated at predetermined intervals and stored (set) in the sub-control RAM 41c. Then, the sub control CPU 41a acquires random numbers used in the lottery from the sub control RAM 41c when performing various lotteries, and performs random lottery based on the acquired random numbers.

  When winning the ART lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a stores (sets) information (flag) indicating that the transition to the ART effect state has been determined in the sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a performs control so as to erase from the sub-control RAM 41c information indicating that the transition to the ART effect state is determined in accordance with the control to the ART effect state.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a operates in a correct order for pressing the stop of the rush replay stop when the rush replay winning combination is instructed during the control of the normal performance state (stop button pressing order). In some cases, a “lip navigation effect” is performed for navigating. When the winning of the rush replay combination is instructed, the sub control CPU 41a checks whether or not information indicating that the transition to the ART effect state is determined is set in the sub control RAM 41c. When the information indicating that the transition to the ART effect state is determined is set, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the Lip Navi effect. On the other hand, when the information indicating that the transition to the ART effect state is determined is not set, the sub control CPU 41a does not perform the Lip Navi effect.

  The Lip Navi effect in the present embodiment is performed by the effect display device 14. In the effect display device 14, as shown in FIG. 9A, three images simulating stop buttons are displayed side by side, and a number “1” is attached to one of the three images. . In the example of FIG. 9A, since “1” is attached in the middle of the three, the player is made aware that the stop button 33C should be operated first.

  In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to perform the Lip Navi effect with the start of the variable game. In Lip Navi production, it is performed with the content which alert | reports the pushing order correct answer based on the winning rush replay role. For example, in the Lip Navi effect, if the winning of the medium correct entry replay role is designated, the stop button 33C is operated first.

  Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a is instructed to enter the rush replay combination (stop display of the rush replay stop) during the control of the normal performance state, the sub-control CPU 41a transitions to the ART performance state as a predetermined condition is satisfied. To control. In accordance with this, the gaming state shifts to RT gaming. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a continues the control of the normal performance state when the normal replay winning combination (stop display of the normal replay stop) is instructed. In this case, the gaming state at that time is continued.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a gives a penalty that is disadvantageous to the player if the stop button 33L is not operated first during the control of the normal performance state. Such a penalty is given based on the player's stop operation of operating the stop button 33C or the stop button 33R first. The penalty specification will be described in detail later.

Next, the contents of control in the ART effect state will be described.
When the gaming state is mainly RT gaming, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the ART effect state. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a may control the ART effect state even when the game state is an NRT game.

  The sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on the winning combination winning and winning instructions during the control of the ART effect state. During the control of the RT effect state of the RT game, winning and winning of the BN role, the cherry role, the watermelon role, the bell role, and the normal replay role can be instructed.

  The sub-control CPU 41a performs control so as to shift to the BN effect state when the winning of the BN role is instructed during the control of the ART effect state. In accordance with this, the gaming state shifts to BN gaming.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a controls to the BN effect state, the sub-control CPU 41a stores information on the ART effect state being controlled, and the ART effect based on the information via the normal effect state after the end of the BN effect state. Try to return to the state. Therefore, when the sub-control CPU 41a controls to the BN effect state during the ART effect state, the sub-control RAM 41c decides to shift to the ART effect state during the control of the normal effect state after the end of the BN effect state. The information indicating that the player is doing is set, and control is performed so that the Lip navigator effect is performed when the entry replay role is won.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a navigates (navigates) the correct push order when the winning combination of the bell role that requires the pressing order of the stop button during the winning is instructed in the small role during the control of the ART effect state. "Direction" is performed. That is, during the ART effect state, an effect that assists (assists) the winning of the bell role is performed. For this reason, during the ART performance state, the player is assisted in avoiding the miss of the bell role and at the same time winning the prize for the bell role.

  The bell navigation effect is performed on the effect display device 14 and is performed in the same manner as the Lip Navi effect as shown in FIG. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so that a bell navigation effect is performed with the start of the variable game. In the bell navigation production, it is performed with a content that informs the correct push order based on the winning bell role. For example, in the bell navigation effect, if the winning of the middle correct bell role is designated, the stop button 33C is operated first.

  During the control of the ART effect state, even if the bell navigation effect is performed at the time of winning the bell role, the stop operation may be mistaken and the bell role may be missed. In this case, the gaming state is shifted to the NRT game due to the missed bell role, but the same processing as the ART effect state (counting the number of ARTs, etc.) as described below is performed. During the control of the ART effect state of such an NRT game, a rush replay role can be won. For this reason, during the control of the ART effect state of such an NRT game, control is performed such that a Lip Navi effect is performed and a transition is made to the RT game when the entry replay role is won.

  In addition, the sub control CPU 41a counts the number of executions of the changed game performed in the sub control RAM 41c during the control of the ART effect state. The sub-control CPU 41a stores (sets) “40 (times)” as the number of ARTs in the sub-control RAM 41c when shifting from the normal effect state to the ART effect state. The sub-control CPU 41a subtracts (-1) the number of times of ART and updates it until it becomes "0 (zero)" every time a variable game is performed during the control of the ART effect state. The sub-control CPU 41a notifies the player of the number of ARTs in the ART effect state using the effect display device 14. Thereby, the player grasps the number of times (the remaining number of times) that the variable game is continued until a later-described continuous lottery is performed in the ART effect state.

  In addition, during the control of the ART effect state, the sub-control CPU 41a performs continuous lottery for five variable games that are continuous from the variable game next to the variable game in which the number of ART is “0 (zero)”. It has become. This continuous lottery is performed by assigning random numbers to winning and non-winning so as to have a predetermined winning probability based on the designated winning combination. Further, in this continuous lottery, if the continuation rate described later is the same when winning the cherry role or the watermelon role, it is easier to derive the winning result by the continuous lottery than when the bell role or the replay role is lost. Further, this continuous lottery is performed not by winning the winning combination but by winning the winning combination. Further, in this continuous lottery, the continuation of the ART effect state is determined when the winning result is obtained, while the end of the ART effect state is determined when the non-winning result is obtained.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a performs control so as to shift from the normal performance state to the ART performance state (when entering the ART), the sub-control CPU 41a has a plurality of continuation rates indicating a ratio that can be expected to win through a variable game that is a target of continuous lottery. It is determined from the inside, and is used in common in the lottery after the transition from the normal performance state to the ART performance state. For this reason, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a continuation rate determination lottery for determining the continuation rate when controlling to shift from the normal performance state to the ART performance state.

  That is, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a continuation rate determination lottery as shown in FIG. In this continuation rate determination lottery, random numbers are assigned for each of “continuation rate: 66%”, “continuation rate: 75%”, and “continuation rate: 85%”. The continuation rate is set so that the higher the numerical value, the higher the continuation expectation level of winning in the continuous lottery, and the continuation expectation level increases in the order of 66% <75% <85%. In this continuation rate determination lottery, the continuation rate of the lowest continuation expectation degree: 66% is most easily determined in this embodiment (selection rate: 75%), and the continuation rate of the next highest continuation expectation degree is 75%. Random numbers are distributed so that it is easy to determine (selection rate: 24%) and the continuation rate of the highest continuation expectation degree: 85% is most difficult to determine (selection rate: 1%) in this embodiment. .

  Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a derives the winning result in the continuous lottery of any of the variable games targeted for the continuous lottery, the ART number is reset to “40” and the ART effect state is further continued. To control. Thereby, the variable game in the ART effect state is continuously extended.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control so as to end the ART effect state and shift to the normal effect state when the winning result is not derived in any continuous lottery of these variable games to be subjected to the continuous lottery. That is, as shown in FIG. 8, during the ART effect state, the transition from the next variation game to the normal effect state is made on the condition that the winning result is not derived in the continuous lottery. In this case, the transition is made to the normal performance state, but the game state is maintained in the RT game. In such a normal performance state, it is difficult to win a bell role even in an RT game, and the transition to the normal performance state of an NRT game is caused by the occurrence of a bell role being missed.

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.

  In addition, 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 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. 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.

  The pachislot 10 of the present embodiment configured as described above has a so-called “ceiling function” that gives a player a situation that can be shifted to the ART effect state when a predetermined ceiling condition is established.

  And in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, the specification of the ceiling function is set. In this ceiling function, the transitional game that has been played without winning the BN role after the end of the immediately preceding BN game continues for “1400 times” as the specified number of times of digestion and transitions to the ART effect state as the ceiling condition is met. The ceiling privilege which gives the player the situation that can be made is set.

  The number of variable games that have been continuously played without winning the BN role since the end of the immediately preceding BN game is counted (counted) by the ceiling count value stored (set) in the sub-control RAM 41c. . The ceiling count value is updated by adding 1 (+1) by the sub-control CPU 41a every time the variable game is played once (digested once). In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9 (b), the effect display device 14 displays the number of times the variable game has been played continuously from the end of the immediately preceding BN game in a display mode of “X game progress”. The player is notified. The number of times that the player is notified in this way is the number of actual floating games that have been played continuously from the end of the immediately preceding BN game without considering the penalty described later, and an error occurs from the ceiling count value. The number of “real games” you get.

  Moreover, in the ceiling privilege at the time when the ceiling condition is established, the same situation as when the ART lottery is won by the sub-control CPU 41a is created. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a stores (sets) information (flag) in the sub-control RAM 41c indicating that the transition to the ART effect state is determined as the ceiling condition is established. Moreover, in this ceiling privilege, the sub-control CPU 41a creates a situation in which “continuation rate: 85%” having the highest degree of continuation expectation is determined as the continuation rate determined when shifting to the ART effect state. When the ART effect state is already controlled when the ceiling condition is established, the continuation rate at that time is reset to the continuation rate: 85%. Further, in the present embodiment, when the ART effect state is already being controlled when the ceiling condition is established, the so-called “infinite ART” in which the ART effect state continues without an upper limit (infinite) until the next BN role is won. It can also be controlled.

  For this reason, in the ART production state through the ceiling privilege, the ART production state is performed with the highest continuation expectation level (continuation rate: 85%), so the selection rate of the lowest continuation expectation level (continuation rate: 66%) Is the highest (selection rate: 75%) as compared to the case where the ART lottery is passed.

  The ceiling count value is reset (set to “0 (zero)”) by the sub-control CPU 41a when the winning of the BN combination is instructed. In the present embodiment, the ceiling count value is not reset depending on the transition of the ART effect state. That is, even if the ART effect state is sandwiched halfway from the end of the immediately preceding BN game, the number of times of change games (ceiling count value) continuously played without winning the BN role from the end of the immediately preceding BN game. ) Reaches “1400 times (hereinafter referred to as“ the number of ceilings ”) is set as the establishment of the ceiling condition (ceiling arrival).

  For this reason, the ceiling count value is continuously maintained while being updated (counted) in the sub-control RAM 41c regardless of the effect state or the game state during the control while it is a general game and the BN role is not won. Will be. Further, the ceiling count value is continuously counted until the next BN combination is won with the end of the BN game as a predetermined counting start time. Further, after the ceiling count value is reset by winning the BN combination, the counting starts again from “0 (zero)” when the BN game based on the winning of the BN combination is started at a predetermined count.

Next, the specification (control) of the penalty given to the player in the normal performance state will be described based on FIGS. 12 (a) and 12 (b).
In this embodiment, the penalty specification is set as shown in FIG. 12A, and the control when the penalty is given is set as shown in FIG. 12B. In this penalty, the stop button 33C or the stop button 33R is first operated (middle / right button operation in the first stop), that is, the stop button 33L is not operated first, and a penalty is given as a satisfaction condition. It is set as follows.

  When such a grant condition is satisfied, the ceiling count value is normally counted (added by 1) when the variable game is played, but the ceiling count value is counted (added by 1) even if the variable game is played. ) Is penalized for setting a non-count period to prevent it from being performed. That is, when a non-counting period is set, the ceiling count value is not counted no matter how much the variation game is played during this period, and the ceiling count value does not approach the number of ceilings. For this reason, when the non-counting period is set, the internal ceiling count value is counted by proceeding by the count of the actual number of games notified to the player by the effect display device 14 by performing the variable game. The situation will not progress. Therefore, after the non-counting period is set, a situation occurs in which the actual number of games notified to the player by the effect display device 14 does not match the internal ceiling count value.

  In addition, when such a grant condition is established, an ART lottery is performed when a variable game is played, and an ART lottery is performed so that the ART lottery is not performed even if a variable game is played. Penalties for the contents to be set are given. That is, when the no lottery period is set, no matter how much the ART lottery is triggered during this period, the ART effect state cannot be entered (ceiling privilege is not given).

  And when grant conditions are satisfied, as a result of giving a penalty game that sets both a non-count period and a no lottery period, a transition from an ART lottery and a ceiling function to an ART effect state (giving a ceiling privilege) This is a disadvantageous situation for the player.

  The content of the penalty of this embodiment that is given in this way is set so that it can be given within the control range of the sub-control CPU 41a. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a performs specific control related to the provision of a penalty (penalty game) so as to have the contents shown in FIG.

  That is, the sub-control CPU 41a confirms whether or not a penalty game is in progress when a penalty is given during the control of the normal performance state. The sub control CPU 41a stores (sets) in the sub control RAM 41c the number of times that the variable game is a penalty game. Further, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the game is a penalty game by determining whether or not the number of variable games set as a penalty game in the sub control RAM 41c is “0 (zero) or more”. Figure out.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a sets “5 times (5 games)” as the number of variable games to be taken as a penalty game when the penalty game is not being played (in the case of the first penalty). On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a sets “10 times (10 games)” as the number of variable games to be taken as a penalty game when a penalty game is being played (in the case of a continuous penalty). In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a has already set the number of variable games to be used as a penalty game in the sub-control RAM 41c. Set.

  It should be noted that the sub-control CPU 41a subtracts (-1) the number of variable games to be a penalty game every time a variable game is played during the penalty game and updates it until it becomes "0 (zero)". Further, when the number of the variable games as the penalty game reaches “0 (zero)”, it cannot be determined that the sub control CPU 41a is in the penalty game, that is, it is determined not to be in the penalty game. And migrate. In addition, during the penalty game, the sub-control CPU 41a sets “0 (zero)” to the number of variable games to be a penalty game depending on the transition to the BN effect state, and finishes the setting of the penalty game (cancellation) To do).

  As a result, when the penalty grant condition is satisfied, the penalty game is set to 5 times if the penalty game is not set due to the occurrence of the penalty (the grant condition is satisfied). On the other hand, in the present embodiment, if a penalty game is being set, 10 is set as the penalty game. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the ceiling count value is maintained. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a for setting a penalty game functions as a penalty granting unit.

  Further, when a penalty game is awarded, the sub-control CPU 41a stores in the sub-control RAM 41c, as penalty information, the amount that the ceiling count value has not been added due to the penalty game based on the latest penalty. The sub-control CPU 41a can store only the penalty information based on the latest penalty in the sub-control RAM 41c, and the penalty information based on the latest (immediately) penalty after the end of the penalty game is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. Is remembered.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a accepts the password input from the password input screen, the unique information (registered name, etc.) specified from the password is the unique information (registered name) specified from the password received most recently. Etc.) is performed to determine whether the input information matches. When receiving the password input, the sub-control CPU 41a stores unique information (registered name, etc.) specified from the password in the sub-control RAM 41c until the next password input is received.

  That is, if the input information determination is negative (if the unique information (registered name, etc.) is different), the sub-control CPU 41a differs from the player who has played the game most recently and the player who will play the game from now on. Then, it is determined that the player has been replaced. On the other hand, if the input information determination is affirmative (if the unique information (registered name, etc.) matches), the sub-control CPU 41a is in a replacement state in which the player is playing and the player is replaced. Judge that it is not.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the sub-control state has been changed, the sub-control CPU 41a is based on the penalty information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, and the variable game is not added due to the penalty game. The number of minutes is added to the ceiling count value and updated. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a deletes (clears) the penalty information in the sub control RAM 41c. Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a receives the password input from the password input screen, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the penalty game during the setting of the penalty game. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a sets “0 (zero) times” to the number of times that the variable game is a penalty game, and ends (releases) the penalty game.

  Accordingly, when the sub control CPU 41a accepts the input of the password from the password input screen and determines that the replacement state has been entered, the sub control CPU 41a is reset to a state in which the latest penalty has not been granted. In order to realize this, in the present embodiment, the non-added portion of the ceiling count value resulting from the latest penalty is added to the ceiling count value, and the penalty game being set is also ended. In particular, when the non-additional ceiling count value due to the latest penalty is added to the ceiling count value, even if the actual game number and the internal ceiling count value value do not match, Such a situation is brought close to a situation in which the actual number of games and the value of the internal ceiling count value match, and in some cases, the situation is changed to a matching situation. That is, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a situation where the ceiling privilege is not granted even when the actual number of actual games reaches the number of times that the ceiling should be reached. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that determines the replacement state of the player and resets the latest penalty to a state that has not been granted based on the result functions as a determination unit and a reset unit.

Specifically, the latest penalty is reset in the manner shown in FIGS. 13 (a) and 13 (b).
FIG. 13A shows that a previous player (the latest player) enters a password and starts a game, and a penalty game for five variable games is set due to the occurrence of a penalty in the middle. In the state where the previous player stops the game, the subsequent player (player different from the latest player) enters the password and starts the game.

  When the password of the subsequent player is accepted, the sub-control CPU 41a sends information indicating that the non-added ceiling count value is “5” to the sub-control RAM 41c as penalty information due to the penalty of the previous player. I remember it.

  In this case, the unique information (registered name, etc.) of the password is different from the unique information (registered name, etc.) of the previous player's password. As a result, in this case, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the replacement state has been established, and adds the non-added portion of the ceiling count value resulting from the latest penalty to the ceiling count value (the ceiling count value is “+5”). ).

  FIG. 13 (b) shows that the previous player (the latest player) enters a password and starts playing, and after a variable game is played once due to the occurrence of a penalty, a penalty game is still in progress. In the state where the previous player has stopped the game during the setting, the subsequent player (player different from the latest player) enters the password and starts the game.

  When the subsequent player's password is accepted, the sub-control CPU 41a sends information indicating that the non-addition of the ceiling count value is “1” to the sub-control RAM 41c as penalty information due to the previous player's penalty. The sub-control RAM 41c stores information indicating that a penalty game is being set.

  In this case, the unique information (registered name, etc.) of the password is different from the unique information (registered name, etc.) of the previous player's password. As a result, in this case, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the replacement state has been reached, and adds the non-added portion of the ceiling count value resulting from the latest penalty to the ceiling count value (the ceiling count value is “+1”). ) And finish the penalty game.

  As a result, when it is determined that a player who has played a game has been replaced, it is reset to a state in which the latest penalty has not been granted, so the previous player (nearest) Even if a penalty is generated, the actual game number and the ceiling count value can be brought close to each other.

  Then, as a reset of the latest penalty, the difference between the actual game number and the ceiling count value due to the latest penalty is suitable by adding to the ceiling count value a variable game that has not been added due to the penalty. To be close to each other. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13 (b), when a penalty game is being set, the penalty game is also ended, so even if the previous player (nearest) has generated a penalty. It is possible to approach the actual game number and the ceiling count value so that they match.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 13B, when a penalty is generated and the game is stopped during the setting of the penalty game due to the occurrence, the possibility that the player has intentionally generated the penalty Can be said to be expensive. Such a deliberate penalty is predicted to occur immediately before the game is stopped so that the player who is playing the game does not have an influence. For this reason, it can be said that a penalty that occurred immediately before, that is, immediately before, when a subsequent player plays a game, is likely to be a deliberate penalty by the previous player. For this reason, in this embodiment, when it is determined that the player has been replaced, the most recent penalty that is likely to be a deliberate penalty by the previous player is reset, so that the deliberate penalty by the previous player is reset. It becomes possible to prevent the player from affecting the player after the influence of is replaced.

  In addition, when the password input is accepted, if the unique information (registered name, etc.) of the accepted password is different from the unique information (registered name, etc.) of the previous player's password, It can be said that there is a high possibility that some players have been replaced. For this reason, by using such an effect management system for determining the replacement state, it is possible to detect the replacement state appropriately, so that even if the previous (most recent) player has generated a penalty, It becomes possible to approach the ceiling count value so as to match.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) When it is determined that a player who has played a game has been replaced, it is possible to reset to a state in which a penalty (the latest penalty in this embodiment) has not been given. . As a result, when a player who plays a game is switched, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a situation in which a ceiling privilege is not granted even though the actual number of actual games has reached the number of times that the ceiling should be reached. become able to. For this reason, it is possible to suppress the player's anxiety that the ceiling privilege may not be granted even if the actual number of games reaches the number of times that should be the number of ceilings.

  (2) As a penalty reset, the number of variable games that were not specifically counted as a ceiling count value due to a penalty was added. As a result, when a player who plays a game is switched, the occurrence of a situation in which a ceiling privilege is not granted even if the apparent number of actual games reaches the number of times that the ceiling should be reached is more effectively suppressed. Will be able to.

  (3) When a player stops a game, it may be possible to stop the game after intentionally generating a penalty. Such a deliberate penalty is predicted to occur immediately before the game is stopped so that the player who is playing the game does not have an influence. That is, when a player who plays a game is switched, the penalty immediately before that can be said to be a scene where there is a high possibility of a deliberate penalty generated by the player before the replacement. Therefore, when it is determined that a player who has played a game has been replaced, it is configured to be reset with respect to the one caused by the penalty given immediately before. As a result, when a player who changes the game is switched, the actual number of games that can be seen as the number of ceilings is reached due to the intentional penalty generated by the player before the replacement. However, the occurrence of a situation where the ceiling privilege is not granted can be suppressed. For this reason, the player's anxiety that the ceiling privilege may not be granted even if the number of actual games reaches the number of ceilings due to the intentional penalty generated by the player before the replacement Can be suppressed.

  (4) When the password input is accepted, it can be said that there is a high possibility that the player who has played is replaced. Also, if the unique information (registered name, etc.) of the accepted password is different from the unique information (registered name, etc.) of the password that was accepted most recently (immediately before), the player who is playing may have been replaced. Is even higher. For this reason, by using such an effect management system for the determination of the replacement state, the replacement state can be suitably detected. As a result, when a player who plays a game is switched, it is possible to suitably suppress the occurrence of a situation in which a ceiling privilege is not granted even when the apparent number of actual games reaches the number of times that the ceiling should be reached. become able to.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that no production management system is constructed. For this reason, the same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description thereof is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 14, a pressure sensor SE5 as pressure detecting means for detecting a change in pressure acting on the bottom surface 37a, that is, the plate, is provided at the approximate center of the bottom surface 37a of the tray 37. As such a pressure sensor SE5, a versatile sensor that detects a change in pressure by converting to an electric signal generated by deformation of the diaphragm and outputting it is used. In the present embodiment, the pressure sensor SE5 is used for the purpose of detecting pressure due to the weight of the player's belongings and medals placed on the tray 37.

  As shown in FIG. 15, a pressure sensor SE5 is connected to the sub control CPU 41a. The pressure sensor SE5 outputs an electrical signal indicating that the pressure due to the weight is detected when the player's belongings, medals, and the like are placed on the tray 37. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a can determine that the player's belongings, medals and the like are placed on the tray 37 while inputting such an electrical signal from the connected pressure sensor SE5. . In this way, when it is determined that the player's belongings, medals, and the like are placed on the tray 37, there is a high possibility that there is a player playing a game with the pachislot 10.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not a state in which an electric signal indicating that the pressure due to the weight of the player's belongings or medals is detected is not input to the tray 37 has passed for a certain period of time. I do. In addition, such a fixed period is set to the time required to shift to the demonstration production state with the pachislot machine 10 or the time expected for the player to use the property (for example, 30 seconds). Or

  That is, when the weight determination is affirmative (when the pressure sensor SE5 detects that the pressure due to the weight is not detected for a certain period of time), the sub-control CPU 41a and the player who has been playing the game most recently It is determined that a player who is going to play a game is different and the player has been replaced. On the other hand, when the weight determination is negative (when a certain period has not elapsed), the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the player is playing the game without changing, and that the player has not been replaced. . In the present embodiment, even if it is determined that the state has been changed, there is not always a player playing a game with the pachislot 10, and the previous (most recent) player will have stopped the game. Is judged.

Then, when determining that the sub-control CPU 41a is in the replacement state, the sub-control CPU 41a is reset to a state in which the latest penalty is not given.
Specifically, the latest penalty is reset in the manner shown in FIGS. 16 (a) and 16 (b).

  FIG. 16A shows a penalty game in which a previous player (the latest player) places a possession or medal on the tray 37 to start a game, and a penalty is generated five times due to the occurrence of a penalty in the middle. In this case, after the player is set, the player stops the game, and the player's property and medals disappear from the tray 37. Note that, at the start of the game, the pressure sensor SE5 is in a detected state and an operation of the start lever 32 by the player is detected (a state in which a variable game start command is input to the sub-control CPU 41a).

  When the player stops the game, the sub-control CPU 41a stores, in the sub-control RAM 41c, information indicating that the non-added ceiling count value is “5” as penalty information due to the player's penalty. .

  Thereafter, when the player's property or medal is not placed on the tray 37 for a certain period, a state (non-detection state) in which the pressure sensor SE5 does not detect pressure due to weight is detected for a certain period. Will do. As a result, in this case, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the replacement state has been established, and adds the non-added portion of the ceiling count value resulting from the latest penalty to the ceiling count value (the ceiling count value is “+5”). ).

  FIG. 16 (b) shows that after a player (the latest player) puts his belongings and medals on the tray 37 and starts the game, a penalty game occurs in the middle, and one fluctuation game is performed. It shows a case where the player stops the game while the penalty game is still set and the player's belongings and medals disappear from the tray 37. Note that, at the start of the game, the pressure sensor SE5 is in a detected state and an operation of the start lever 32 by the player is detected (a state in which a variable game start command is input to the sub-control CPU 41a).

  When the player stops the game, the sub-control CPU 41a stores, in the sub-control RAM 41c, information indicating that the non-added ceiling count value is “1” as penalty information due to the player's penalty. At the same time, information indicating that a penalty game is being set is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

  Thereafter, when the player's property or medal is not placed on the tray 37 for a certain period, a state (non-detection state) in which the pressure sensor SE5 does not detect pressure due to weight is detected for a certain period. Will do. As a result, in this case, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the replacement state has been reached, and adds the non-added portion of the ceiling count value resulting from the latest penalty to the ceiling count value (the ceiling count value is “+1”). ) And finish the penalty game.

  Thereby, when the state that the pressure sensor SE5 does not detect the pressure due to the weight is detected for a certain period of time, the player's belongings, medals and the like are not present on the tray 37 and the player is playing. It can be said that there is a high possibility that there is no player, that is, the player has stopped the game. And, when a game is played after detecting a state that the pressure sensor SE5 does not detect the pressure due to weight for a certain period of time, there is a possibility that the game is being played with the player replaced. Can be said to be expensive. For this reason, by using the detection based on the weight of the pressure sensor SE5 for the determination of the replacement state, even if the previous (most recent) player has caused a penalty, the actual game number and the ceiling count value Can be brought closer to match.

Therefore, according to this embodiment, in addition to the effects (1) to (3) of the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(5) When the state where the pressure sensor SE5 does not detect the pressure due to weight is detected for a certain period of time, no player is playing because no medal or the like is present on the tray 37. In other words, it can be said that there is a high possibility that the player has stopped the game. And, when a game is played after detecting a state that the pressure sensor SE5 does not detect the pressure due to weight for a certain period of time, there is a possibility that the game is being played with the player replaced. Can be said to be expensive. For this reason, by using such detection based on the weight of the pressure sensor SE5 for determination of the replacement state, the replacement state can be suitably detected. As a result, when a player who plays a game is switched, it is possible to suitably suppress the occurrence of a situation in which a ceiling privilege is not granted even when the apparent number of actual games reaches the number of times that the ceiling should be reached. become able to.

In addition, you may change each said embodiment as follows.
In each embodiment, when it is determined that the replacement state has been reached, it may be reset to a state where all the penalties that have occurred so far have not been granted. In this case, the sub-control RAM 41c accumulates and stores penalty information related to all generated penalties. According to this, even if the previous (most recent) player has caused a penalty, the actual game number and the ceiling count value can be matched.

In each embodiment, when a penalty is reset, a floating game that is not added due to the penalty may be subtracted from the number of ceilings to reduce the number of ceilings.
Each embodiment may be devised to compensate for the fact that the ART lottery was not performed due to the penalty as a penalty reset. For example, if there is an ART lottery that was not performed due to the previous (most recent) player's penalty at a predetermined timing (when it is determined to be a replacement state), this ART lottery will be won by performing the corresponding ART lottery. When it becomes, you may make it give with respect to the player after changing the rush (privilege) to the ART production state based on this winning. Accordingly, if the game is stopped after the penalty is given, a privilege is given to the subsequent player, so that it is possible to contribute to the suppression of the act of intentionally generating the penalty and stopping the game.

-In 1st Embodiment, you may make it determine with having changed into the state when the input of a new password is received.
In the first embodiment, the pachislot 10 may issue a password instead of the two-dimensional code NC.

  In the first embodiment, when the two-dimensional code NC is issued, the replacement state may be determined. In this case, even if it is determined that the state has been changed, there is not always a player playing a game with the pachislot 10, and the previous (most recent) player would have stopped the game. Is judged.

  The production management system constructed in the first embodiment can be constructed without using the mobile terminal CM, the server 100, or the like. That is, even in a system in which the pachislot machine 10 issues a password that records a game history or the like instead of the two-dimensional code NC, and the game history is reflected by inputting this password at the start of the next game. Good. Further, in this example, the portable terminal CM can be incorporated as such a system without going through the server 100.

-In 1st Embodiment, if the information which can specify a player and a game log | history can be issued and input, structures other than two-dimensional code NC and a password can also be employ | adopted.
-In 2nd Embodiment, if it is a sensor which can detect the change of the weight of the saucer 37, it can also change.

In the second embodiment, it is sufficient that the pressure sensor SE5 can detect a change in the weight of the tray 37, and the position where the pressure sensor SE5 is provided can be changed.
-In 2nd Embodiment, you may change the fixed period for determining that it was in the replacement state. For example, the fixed period can be set to a very short period. In other words, the sub-control CPU 41a can also determine that the replacement state has been made upon detection of a state in which the pressure sensor SE5 is not detecting pressure due to weight.

  In the second embodiment, an effect management system may be constructed. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a can determine the replacement state by both functions of the effect management system and the pressure sensor SE5.

In the second embodiment, the pressure sensor SE5 may be connected to the main control CPU 40a. In this case, only the determination of the replacement state may be performed by the main control CPU 40a.
-In each embodiment, the member's card currently issued for every game store can also be used for determination of a player's replacement state. In such a member's card, information unique to each player (registered name, etc.) is generally registered. Therefore, it is possible to determine the replacement state of the player by determining the replacement of such unique information (registered name, etc.).

-In each embodiment, determination of a player's replacement | exchange state may be made when it is determined that it became the replacement | exchange state when the liquidation of credit is performed.
-In each embodiment, the determination of a player's replacement state can also use a face discrimination means (face sensor) that can discriminate the player's face. Also, a part of the player's face (retina, iris, etc.) and human discrimination means (retina sensor, iris sensor, fingerprint sensor, etc.) that can discriminate fingerprints can be used.

In each embodiment, the determination of the replacement state of the player may be performed when it is determined that the replacement state has been reached when the demonstration effect is performed in the pachislot 10.
In each embodiment, the ceiling count value can be reset even when the ART effect state transitions. In this case, the ceiling count value is continuously counted until the next winning of the BN role or the transition to the ART effect state, with the end of the BN game or the end of the ART effect state being a predetermined count start time. In this example, the transition of the ART effect state may be replaced when the ART lottery is won.

  In each embodiment, the actual game number is notified by the effect display device 14, but the actual number of games is notified to the player based on the game signal output to the outside by the pachi-slot 10 every time the execution of the variable game is started. What is necessary is just to be connected with such a device, what is called a "data counter".

  -Each embodiment does not need to set a no-lottery period as a penalty game. Further, the non-lottery period may be a low lottery period in which winning is determined with a low probability as compared to a case where ART lottery is performed but not a penalty game.

In each embodiment, the ceiling count value may be subtracted as a penalty specification, or the period up to the ceiling number may be extended by adding the ceiling number itself.
In each embodiment, in the penalty game, “5 times” may be always set, and when a penalty occurs during the setting of the penalty game, only one of the non-count period and the no lottery period is further given. You can also.

In each embodiment, the number of ceilings may be changed.
In each embodiment, the configuration of the game state may be arbitrarily changed, a general game with different RT performance may be set, or a general game may be further interposed between the RT game and the NRT game.

-In each embodiment, the combination of the symbol which determines payout of a prize medal can also be set as a transition opportunity to RT game.
In each 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 having a specification in which a prize medal possessed by a player is increased by a game in an ART effect state based on an RT game. You can also

  -In each embodiment, the advantageous game state should just be advantageous for a player, 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.

  -In each embodiment, the content of a ceiling privilege can also be made into the privilege about the same as a continuation rate only by making ART lottery win. In other words, it is a privilege that only triggers the transition to the ART effect state, and thereafter, the privilege may be the same as when the transition is made through the ART lottery.

  -Each 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, or a dedicated lamp for each effect state is provided to light the effect state to the player, or the sound of the speaker SP The player may be notified of the effect state by the effect. In this case, various effects such as a Lip navigator effect and a bell navigator effect can also be performed by the lamp R and the speaker SP.

  In each 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 each embodiment, the bonus game may allow only a variable game with 2 bets. That is, nine award medals are paid out when winning a watermelon role or cherry role in a 2-bet variable game.

  -In each 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 combination and a bell combination. 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.

In each embodiment, the two-dimensional code NC may be generated according to a standard different from Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS) X-0510.
In each embodiment, the two-dimensional code may be a three-dimensional code in which each data cell is color-coded into three or more colors.

Each embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko slot machine (a pachislot machine) that uses a game ball as a game medium.
Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiments and other examples will be described below.

(A) The tray for storing the game medium paid out from the gaming machine is provided with pressure detection means for detecting a change in pressure acting on the tray, and the determination means is configured so that the pressure detection means When a state that is not detected is detected for a certain period of time, it is determined that the replacement state has been reached .

  CM: Mobile terminal, L1 to L5: Symbol stop line, SE5: Pressure sensor, 10 ... Pachislot, 13 ... Reel unit, 13L ... Left reel, 13C ... Middle reel, 13R ... Right reel, 32 ... Start lever, 33L, 33C , 33R ... Stop button, 37 ... Receptacle, 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, 100 ... Server, 100a ... Server computer, 100b ... Server memory.

Claims (1)

Based on the start operation being performed, the game that is performed by changing the symbols of multiple columns is started by the symbol display means, and after the start of the game, the change of the symbols of each column is started, and then the response is based on the stop operation In the gaming machine where the design of the row to be stopped is stopped,
A game control means capable of controlling to an advantageous game state in which a game is advantageous in a player's state when the number of games performed continuously from the start of a predetermined count reaches a predetermined prescribed number of times ,
Penalty granting means capable of granting a penalty as a game that is not subject to counting the number of games even if a game is performed, based on a player's stop operation;
A determination means for determining whether or not a player who has played a game has been replaced;
A gaming machine comprising: reset means for resetting to a state in which the penalty is not granted when the determination means determines that the replacement state has been established .