JP2017055792A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To suppress the misconception of an effective line.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: variable display means for stop-displaying a drawing pattern combination individually on effective and ineffective lines in response to the halt operation of a player, that is, variable display means (individual reels 12) capable of stop displaying the specific drawing combination (bell-bell-bell) constituted of mutually identical or similar specific drawing patterns (bell drawing patterns) on invalid lines; and pattern variation control means (S109) capable of stopping the drawing combination relating to the effective winning combination on the effective line in the game, for which the specific winning combination hits. Further comprised is a light emission means (an upper lamp 35) for emitting the light indicating any of the patters which has stopped on the effective line, in the case where the specific pattern combination is stopped and displayed on the ineffective line in the game having hit in the hit specific winning combination.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 36

Description

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

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is known a gaming machine that notifies a winning combination stopped and displayed on an active line (hereinafter referred to as “winning notification”) by a specific light emitting means (for example, LED). For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for emitting a light in an upper lamp of a housing of a gaming machine with a color corresponding to a winning combination and notifying a prize. Specifically, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, specific symbol combinations (for example, “Bell-Bell-Bell” symbol combinations) each of which is composed of the same or similar specific symbols (for example, bell symbols). Is displayed, the light emitting means emits light with a color (for example, yellow) indicating the specific symbol, and the winning combination of the specific winning combination is notified.

  Conventionally, a gaming machine in which an invalid line is provided in addition to an active line is known (for example, Patent Document 2). In the above conventional technology, when the symbol combination related to the winning combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, the specific symbol combination including the specific symbols is stopped and displayed on the invalid line. Further, in the above conventional technique, there is a case where a specific lamp is caused to emit light with a color indicating a specific symbol stopped and displayed on the invalid line as the winning notification of the winning combination.

JP 2014-138835 A JP2012-86096A

  However, in the above-described prior art, the specific symbol indicated by the winning notification may be stopped and displayed only on the invalid line. In the above case, depending on the player, there may be a problem that the invalid line in which the specific symbol is stopped and displayed is mistaken as the valid line. In view of the above circumstances, an object of the present invention is to suppress the inconvenience of misidentifying invalid lines as valid lines.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, the gaming machine of the present invention includes a game start unit that receives a player's operation and starts a game, a stop operation unit that is stopped when a game result is stopped and displayed, In the symbol display area provided with internal lottery means for determining one of a plurality of types of winning combinations including a specific winning combination by lottery when a game is started, and an effective line and an invalid line, a plurality of types of symbols Is variable display means for stopping and displaying the symbol combination on each of the active line and the invalid line in accordance with the stop operation of the player, and the symbol combination relating to the specific winning combination is stopped and displayed on the effective line. In the case of a variable display means capable of stopping and displaying a specific symbol combination each consisting of specific symbols that are the same or similar to each other on an invalid line, and a game in which a specific winning combination is won, The symbol variation control means that can stop the symbol combination related to the specific winning combination on the effective line, and in the game that the specific winning combination wins, if the specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the invalid line, each symbol stopped on the active line And a light emitting means for emitting light in any color.

  According to the above configuration, the light emitting means emits light in a color indicating one of the symbols stopped on the active line when the specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the invalid line in the game won by the specific winning combination. The winning combination of the specific winning combination can be notified by the light emitting means emitting light in a color indicating the symbols stopped on the active line. Therefore, for example, erroneous recognition of an active line is suppressed as compared with a configuration in which a winning notification of a specific winning combination is given with a color indicating a symbol stopped and displayed only on an invalid line.

  According to the present invention, erroneous recognition of an active line is suppressed.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of a cabinet. It is a figure which shows the back surface of a front door. It is a figure which shows each symbol arranged in each reel. It is a figure for demonstrating a symbol display area. It is a functional block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a conceptual diagram of a symbol code table. It is a conceptual diagram of a winning area lottery table. It is a conceptual diagram of a winning combination determination table. It is a conceptual diagram of a winning combination rule table. It is a figure for demonstrating the replay which stops in each stop operation order. It is a figure for demonstrating the bell stopped in each stop operation order. It is a conceptual diagram of a transfer symbol prescription table. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of an instruction | indication state. It is a conceptual diagram of an instruction | indication determination table. It is a figure for demonstrating each command transmitted from the main control board. It is a conceptual diagram of a rotation production | presentation determination table. It is a conceptual diagram of an AT determination table. It is a conceptual diagram of an instruction | indication effect determination table. It is a figure for demonstrating production | presentation mode. It is a figure for demonstrating a precursor scenario. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example of a precursor period. It is a figure for demonstrating each specific production. It is a conceptual diagram of an effect lottery table and an effect scenario determination table. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a specific effect A. It is a figure for demonstrating each navigation symbol of the specific production A. FIG. It is a simulation diagram of each screen displayed in the specific effect A. It is a figure for demonstrating replacement of the navigation image in the specific production A. FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a specific effect B. It is a figure for demonstrating each navigation design of the specific production B. FIG. It is a simulation diagram of each screen displayed in the specific effect B. It is a figure for demonstrating the subtraction scenario of the specific production B. FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a specific effect C. It is a figure for demonstrating replacement of the navigation image in the specific production C. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the luminescent color in the winning notification of an upper lamp. It is a figure for demonstrating the unit area | region where a specific symbol is stopped-displayed. It is a figure for demonstrating a backlight production. It is a flowchart of a starting process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of a setting change process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the game control process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of an initial setting process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the automatic insertion process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the game start pre-processing of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the insertion medal acceptance process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of a BET operation acceptance process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the adjustment operation acceptance process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of a lottery execution process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the internal lottery process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the rotation effect determination process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the instruction number determination process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the wait process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the stop process of the main CPU. It is a conceptual diagram of a priority order storage area. It is a flowchart of the priority order storing process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of a stop control process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the display determination process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the hopper drive process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the game state transition process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the interruption process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of a sub activation process of the sub CPU. It is a flowchart of each task of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart of a command analysis process of the sub CPU. It is a flowchart of effect control processing of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart of the scenario control process of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart of each game effect control process of the sub CPU. It is a sequence diagram for demonstrating operation | movement of the gaming machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating each process of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the determination method of the effect in 4th Embodiment.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to embodiments shown in the drawings.
<Structure of gaming machine>
The structure of the gaming machine 1 in the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is an example of a front view of the gaming machine 1. A player plays a game with the gaming machine 1 using a game medium (for example, a medal or a game ball). In the present embodiment, a gaming machine 1 (pachislot machine) in which medals are used as gaming media is illustrated.

  The gaming machine 1 includes a box-shaped cabinet 2 having an opening on the front side (player side) and a front door 3. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of the internal structure of the cabinet 2. FIG. 3 is an example of a front view of the rear surface of the front door 3 (the surface on the inner side of the gaming machine 1). As shown in FIG. 2, the cabinet 2 is provided with a hinge mechanism 2a. The front door 3 is pivotally supported by the hinge mechanism 2a so that the opening of the cabinet 2 can be opened and closed.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of (14 in the example of FIG. 1) housing lamps 5 are provided on the peripheral side of the front door 3. Each housing lamp 5 includes, for example, a light emitter such as a light emitting diode and a light transmissive lens that covers the light emitter. The housing lamp 5 emits light in a manner corresponding to each effect in the gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front door 3 is provided with a waist panel 6. On the waist panel 6, the name of the gaming machine 1 is drawn. A light emitter that irradiates the waist panel 6 is provided inside the gaming machine 1 (front door 3). For example, a light emitting diode or a cold cathode tube is adopted as the light emitter that irradiates the waist panel 6. In addition, a tray unit 7 for storing medals is provided below the waist panel 6. The tray unit 7 is provided so that the player can freely take out the stored medals.

  The front door 3 is provided with a medal insertion portion 8 having an opening for inserting medals and a medal payout opening 9 for discharging medals from the inside of the gaming machine 1. When a prescribed number (three) of medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 8, the game can be started. The prescribed number is set according to the state of the game. The medals discharged from the medal payout opening 9 are stored in the tray unit 7.

  A panel 10 is provided on the front center side of the front door 3. A substantially rectangular display window 11 is formed in the center of the panel 10. From the display window 11, a plurality of reels 12 (12L, 12C, 12R) inside the cabinet 2 can be visually recognized.

  Each reel 12 includes a substantially cylindrical drum portion and a belt-like sheet member attached to the outer peripheral surface of the drum portion. The sheet member of the reel 12 is light transmissive, and a plurality of types of patterns are drawn on it. The reels 12 are rotatably provided and are arranged in the horizontal direction so as to be adjacent to each other as shown in FIG. Specifically, the reels 12 are arranged so that the rotation axes are positioned on the same straight line. Each reel 12 is fixed to a reel support 12F. Stepping motors 101 (101L, 101C, 101R) are provided on each of the reels 12 (not shown), and each reel 12 is rotated by each stepping motor 101.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the symbols arranged on each reel 12 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4, the outer periphery of each of the plurality of reels 12 is divided into 21 frames. As shown in FIG. 4, one symbol is drawn on each frame. In the present embodiment, the Nth frame from the bottom of the symbol array shown in FIG. 4 (N is an integer from a numerical value “0” to a numerical value “20”) may be described as a symbol position “N”. As shown in FIG. 4, each reel 12 has a bell x symbol, a bell y symbol, a bell z symbol, a replay symbol, a red seven symbol, a white seven symbol, a black BAR symbol, a white BAR symbol, a watermelon symbol, and a cherry symbol. Arranged. Specifically, the bell x symbol is arranged at the symbol position “15” of the left reel 12L, the symbol position “0, 18” of the middle reel 12C, and the symbol position “6, 9” of the right reel 12R. . The bell y symbol is arranged at a symbol position “20” of the left reel 12L, a symbol position “5” of the middle reel 12C, and a symbol position “1, 19” of the right reel 12R. The bell z symbol is arranged at the symbol position “4, 6, 10” of the left reel 12L, the symbol position “10, 13” of the middle reel 12C, and the symbol position “14” of the right reel 12R. The replay symbols are the symbol position “2, 5, 9, 14, 18” of the left reel 12L, the symbol position “1, 6, 11, 14, 19” of the middle reel 12C, and the symbol position “0” of the right reel 12R. 5, 8, 13, 18 ". The red seven symbols are arranged at a symbol position “17” of the left reel 12L, a symbol position “16” of the middle reel 12C, and a symbol position “15” of the right reel 12R. The white seven symbols are arranged at a symbol position “3” of the left reel 12L, a symbol position “8” of the middle reel 12C, and a symbol position “10” of the right reel 12R. The black BAR symbols are arranged at a symbol position “13” of the left reel 12L, a symbol position “7” of the middle reel 12C, and a symbol position “17” of the right reel 12R. The white BAR symbols are arranged at a symbol position “7, 8” of the left reel 12L, a symbol position “3” of the middle reel 12C, and a symbol position “2, 3” of the right reel 12R. The cherry symbols are symbol positions “0, 12” of the left reel 12L, symbol positions “4, 9, 12, 17, 20” of the middle reel 12C, and symbol positions “4, 7, 12, 20” of the right reel 12R. Is arranged. The watermelon symbols are arranged at symbol positions “1, 11, 16, 19” on the left reel 12L, symbol positions “2, 15” on the middle reel 12C, and symbol positions “11, 16” on the right reel 12R. .

  Each of the bell x symbol, bell y symbol, and bell z symbol is a symbol representing a bell. In this embodiment, the bell x symbol, the bell y symbol, and the bell z symbol may be referred to as a bell symbol without being distinguished from each other. As shown in FIG. 4, each bell symbol is common in that a spherical clapper (tongue) inside the bell is represented. However, the position of the bell clapper differs between the bell x symbol, the bell y symbol, and the bell z symbol. Specifically, the clapper of each bell symbol is located on the right side from the center in the bell x symbol, located on the left side from the center in the bell y symbol, and located near the center in the bell z symbol. As understood from FIG. 4, the bell x symbol, the bell y symbol, and the bell z symbol are similar to each other. In FIG. 4, each symbol is shown in a color different from the actual color of each symbol. Further, each symbol of each reel 12 can be generally identified by the player even when the reel 12 is rotating. Therefore, the player can perform an operation to stop the reel 12 (a so-called eye-opening) at a timing when a specific symbol passes through the display window 11. A symbol arrangement table (not shown) indicating the symbol arrangement of each reel 12 is stored in the main ROM 302.

  Three symbols for each reel 12 are stopped and displayed on the display window 11 of the front door 3 shown in FIG. That is, when all the reels 12 are stopped, a total of nine symbols are stopped and displayed on the display window 11. In the present embodiment, an area where each symbol is displayed is referred to as a “symbol display region”.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the symbol display area. As shown in FIG. 5, the symbol display area includes each unit area U (L, C, R). In each unit area U, one symbol is displayed. Each unit area U includes a unit area UL in which symbols of the left reel 12L are displayed, a unit area UC in which symbols of the middle reel 12C are displayed, and a unit in which symbols of the right reel 12R are displayed. And the region UR. Each unit area UL includes a unit area UL1 located in the upper stage, a unit area UL2 located in the middle stage, and a unit area UL3 located in the lower stage. Each unit area UC includes a unit area UC1 located in the upper stage, a unit area UC2 located in the middle stage, and a unit area UC3 located in the lower stage. Each unit area UR includes the unit area UR1 located in the upper stage, The unit region UR2 located at the bottom and the unit region UR3 located at the lower stage.

  When a prescribed number of medals are inserted into the medal insertion unit 8, an effective line is set. The effective line is composed of any one unit area U of the reels 12L, one unit area U of the reels 12C, and any one unit area U of the reels 12R among the unit areas U. It is an area. The effective lines of the present embodiment include an effective line A, an effective line B, and an effective line C. As shown in FIG. 5, the effective line A is a line that connects the unit area UL1 of the reel 12L, the unit area UC2 of the reel 12C, and the unit area UR3 of the reel 12R. The effective line B is a line connecting the unit area UL2 of the reel 12L, the unit area UC2 of the reel 12C, and the unit area UR2 of the reel 12R. The effective line C is a unit of the unit area UL3 of the reel 12L and the unit of the reel 12C. This is a line connecting the area UC3 and the unit area UR3 of the reel 12R.

  A combination of symbols as a result of the game is stopped and displayed on the active line. When a combination of symbols predetermined on the active line is stopped, a profit is given to the player according to the stopped combination of symbols. For example, when a combination of symbols related to winning is stopped and displayed on the active line, a medal is awarded to the player. Further, when a combination of symbols relating to replay is stopped and displayed on the active line, the player is given the right to replay. Specifically, when the combination of symbols related to the re-game is displayed in the current game, the next game can be started without requiring medal insertion. The combination of symbols that can be stopped and displayed on the active line is determined for each game in accordance with the result of an internal lottery process to be described later.

  In the present embodiment, a line connecting the upper unit area UL1 of the reel 12L, the upper unit area UC1 of the reel 12C, and the upper unit area UR1 of the reel 12R may be referred to as an “upper line”. Similarly, a line (effective line B in the present embodiment) connecting the middle unit area UL2 of the reel 12L, the middle unit area UC2 of the reel 12C, and the middle unit area UR2 of the reel 12R is referred to as a “middle stage”. There is. In addition, a line connecting the lower unit area UL3 of the reel 12L, the lower unit area UC3 of the reel 12C, and the lower unit area UR3 of the reel 12R (effective line C in the present embodiment) may be referred to as a “lower line”. is there. In addition, a line connecting the lower unit area UL3 of the reel 12L, the middle unit area UC2 of the reel 12C, and the upper unit area UR1 of the reel 12R may be referred to as an “upper right line”. Similarly, a line (an effective line A in this embodiment) connecting the upper unit area UL1 of the reel 12L, the middle unit area UC2 of the reel 12C, and the lower unit area UR3 of the reel 12R is referred to as a “right downward line”. "

  Each reel 12 is provided with a backlight for illuminating the sheet member of the reel 12 from the inside (not shown). Specifically, each of the reels 12 includes a backlight that illuminates the unit area U of the upper line of the reel 12, a backlight that illuminates the unit area U of the middle line, and a backlight that illuminates the unit area U of the lower line. Provided.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the panel 10 includes a loadable indicator lamp 13, a BET lamp 14 (14 a, 14 b, 14 c), a start lamp 15, an instruction indicator 16, a stored number indicator 17, a replay indicator lamp 18, A plurality of indicators (hereinafter referred to as “main indicator ML”) including a weight lamp 19 and a stop lamp 20 are provided. Each lamp of the main display ML is controlled by a main CPU 301 described later.

  The insertable display lamp 13 notifies whether or not a medal from the medal insertion unit 8 can be received. Specifically, in a state where a medal from the medal insertion unit 8 can be received, the insertion possibility display lamp 13 is lit. On the other hand, in a state where medals cannot be received, the insertion possible display lamp 13 is turned off. For example, the period during which the reel 12 is rotating is in a state where no medal can be received, and therefore, the insertable display lamp 13 is turned off. On the other hand, when all the reels 12 are stopped and a medal can be received, the thrown-in indicator lamp 13 is lit.

  The BET lamp 14 displays the number of betting medals. The BET lamp 14 includes a single lamp 14a, a double lamp 14b, and a triple lamp 14c. When one betting medal is set, one lamp 14a is turned on. When two betting medals are set, one lamp 14a and two lamps 14b are turned on, and three betting medals are set. And the single lamp 14a, the double lamp 14b, and the triple lamp 14c are turned on. The start lamp 15 notifies whether or not a game start operation (operation of a start lever 24 described later) can be accepted. Specifically, the start lamp 15 is turned on when a specified number of betting medals are set or when a combination of symbols relating to replaying is stopped on the active line.

  The instruction display 16 is controlled by the main CPU 301 and displays instruction information for instructing the operation mode (push order) of the stop button 25. As will be described in detail later, the main CPU 301 displays instruction information on the instruction display 16 in each game in the AT state. The instruction display 16 displays the number of medals awarded to the player when the symbol combination related to the winning combination is displayed on the active line. For example, when the symbol combination “bell-bell-bell” is stopped and displayed on the active line, nine medals are awarded to the player, and the indication display 16 displays the number “9”. The instruction display 16 of this embodiment is a 2-digit 7-segment display.

  The number of medals awarded to the player can be electrically stored (stored) in the gaming machine 1 (main RAM 303 described later). In the present embodiment, the number of stored medals is referred to as “credit number”. The number of credits is added when a medal is awarded as a result of the game. The credit amount is added when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 8 in a state where a prescribed number of betting medals are inserted.

  The stored number display 17 displays the number of credits. Specifically, the stored number display unit 17 variably displays the numerical value “0” to the numerical value “50” that is the upper limit value of the credit number according to the stored credit number. The replay display lamp 18 notifies that replay is in progress. Specifically, the re-game display lamp 18 is lit until the next game ends after the combination of symbols relating to the re-game is stopped and displayed on the active line in the current game. When the re-game display lamp 18 is lit, the player is notified that the next game start operation can be performed without using a medal. The weight lamp 19 is lit during a wait period from when a game start operation (operation of a start lever 24 described later) is started until rotation of each reel 12 is started. The wait period is provided in order to make the average time length required for one game equal to or greater than a predetermined value (about 4.1 seconds). The stop lamp 20 notifies that the game is in a stop state that is impossible.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front door 3 has a 1 BET button 21, a MAX-BET button 22, a checkout button 23, a start lever 24, a plurality of stop buttons 25 (25L, 25C, 25R), an effect button 26, and direction designation. A plurality of operation units including buttons 27 are provided. Each operation unit is operated by a player.

  The 1BET button 21 is operated when setting one betting medal using the stored medals. For example, when the 1BET button 21 is operated in a state where no betting medal is set, a numerical value “1” is subtracted from the number of credits, and one betting medal is set. That is, the player can set one betting medal using the stored medal by operating the 1BET button 21. The MAX-BET button 22 is operated when setting a specified number of betting medals using the stored medals. For example, when the MAX-BET button 22 is operated in a state where no betting medal is set, three (specified number) are subtracted from the number of credits, and three betting medals are set. The settlement button 23 is operated when a medal stored as the number of credits and a betting medal are settled. When the checkout button 23 is operated, the total number of medals including credits and betting medals is paid out from the medal payout opening 9. Note that the betting medal may be settled by the first operation of the settlement button 23 and the credits may be settled by the second operation. In the present embodiment, the operation of the MAX-BET button 22 or the 1BET button 21 may be referred to as a BET operation.

  The start lever 24 is operated by the player when starting the game. The player can instruct the start of the game by performing a start operation on the start lever 24 in a state where the game can be started. The start lever 24 of the present embodiment can tilt in any direction of 360 degrees from a state substantially perpendicular to the front door 3. In addition, the handle part of the start lever 24 is formed of a light-transmitting resin and incorporates a lever effect lamp 42. The lever effect lamp 42 lights up in a predetermined effect.

  The stop button 25 is operated by the player when the reel 12 is stopped. The stop button 25 includes a stop button 25L, a stop button 25C, and a stop button 25R. The stop button 25L corresponds to the reel 12L, the stop button 25C corresponds to the reel 12C, and the stop button 25R corresponds to the reel 12R. When the stop button 25 corresponding to the reel 12 is operated (hereinafter referred to as “stop operation”) during the period in which the reel 12 is rotating, the reel 12 stops.

  Hereinafter, in this embodiment, the first stop operation in each game is referred to as a first stop operation. Similarly, the second stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the third stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Control in which the gaming machine 1 (main CPU 301 described later) stops the reel 12 based on the first stop operation is referred to as first stop control. Similarly, the reel 12 stop control based on the second stop operation is referred to as second stop control, and the reel 12 stop control based on the third stop operation is referred to as third stop control. Further, the symbol position of the reel 12 positioned in the middle line of the display window 11 at the time when the stop operation is performed is referred to as a stop operation position. The symbol position located on the middle line during the rotation of each reel 12 is stored in the symbol counter, and the symbol position of the symbol counter at the time of the stop operation is acquired as the stop operation position. The symbol counter is provided in the main RAM 303, for example.

  When all the reels 12 are stopped, the combination of symbols as a result of the game is displayed on the active line, and the game ends. As will be described later, when the game is started, each reel 12 is accelerated to a certain rotational speed. During a period in which each reel 12 has a constant rotation speed (a period in which the reel 12 is constantly rotating), a stop operation for stopping and displaying the game result on the active line becomes possible. On the other hand, in the acceleration period from the start of rotation of each reel 12 to the steady rotation, even if the reel 12 is rotating, a stop operation for displaying a game result is not accepted.

  The effect button 26 is operated by the player when giving an instruction regarding the effect. For example, the user can instruct execution of a specific effect by operating the effect button 26. That is, the specific effect is executed when the effect button 26 is operated (trigger). Note that the MAX-BET button 22 can also have the function of the effect button 26. According to the above configuration, the effect button 26 is omitted, and the number of parts can be reduced.

  The direction designation button 27 is operated by the player when a menu image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30, for example. The direction designation button 27 includes an upper button, a lower button, a right button, and a left button. For example, by operating the direction designation button 27, the cursor for designating options displayed on the menu image can be moved. Specifically, when the up button is operated, the cursor in the menu image moves upward. Similarly, when the lower button is operated, the cursor moves downward, when the right button is operated, the cursor moves rightward, and when the left button is operated, the cursor moves leftward. Further, when the direction designation button 27 is operated in the non-game state, the master volume of the gaming machine 1 is changed.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the panel 10 of the front door 3 includes a plurality of effect lamps 28 (28 a to 28 e) and a plurality of stop operation order display lamps in addition to the main display ML (start lamp 15 and the like) described above. 29 (29L, 29C, 29R). Each lamp of the main display ML is controlled by the main CPU 301, while each effect lamp 28 and each stop operation order display lamp 29 are controlled by a sub CPU 412 described later. The effect lamp 28a and the effect lamp 28b among the plurality of effect lamps 28 are provided on the left side of the display window 11 in front view, and the effect lamps 28e to 28e are on the right side of the display window 11 in front view. Is provided. Each effect lamp 28 notifies the current game state and the like.

  Each stop operation order display lamp 29 is provided in an area below the display window 11 in the panel 10 and notifies the operation order of each stop button 25. Specifically, the stop operation order display lamp 29L is provided at a position corresponding to the reel 12L (lower left side of the display window 11), and the stop operation order display lamp 29C is set at a position corresponding to the reel 12C (the display window 11 of the display window 11). The stop operation sequence display lamp 29R is provided at a position corresponding to the reel 12R (lower right side of the display window 11). For example, it is assumed that the stop button 25R is notified by the first stop operation, the stop button 25C by the second stop operation, and the order of the stop button 25L by the third stop operation (so-called reverse pressing) is notified to the player. In the above case, the stop operation order display lamp 29R is lit when the game is started, the stop operation order display lamp 29C is lit after the stop button 25R is operated, and the stop operation order is displayed after the stop button 25C is operated. The display lamp 29L is lit.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a liquid crystal display device 30 that displays various images is provided above the display window 11 of the front door 3. The liquid crystal display device 30 displays a moving image and a still image according to an effect executed on the gaming machine 1. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 30 notifies information relating to a result of an internal lottery process described later, information suggesting a gaming state, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 1, upper lamps 35 (L, R) are provided on the upper end side of the front door 3. The upper lamp 35 includes, for example, a light emitting diode that can emit light in each color (blue, yellow, green, red, etc.) and a lens that covers the light emitting diode. For example, when the winning combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, the upper lamp 35 emits light in a mode (color) according to the winning combination. Further, the upper lamp 35 emits light in a manner corresponding to the effect in each effect.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the front door 3 is provided with speakers 31 (31L, 31R) and speakers 32 (32L, 32R). The speaker 31 is provided on the lower end side of the front door 3, and includes a speaker 31L attached to the left side when viewed from the player side and a speaker 31R attached to the right side. The speaker 32 is provided on the upper end side of the front door 3 and includes a speaker 32L attached to the left side as viewed from the player side and a speaker 32R attached to the right side. The speaker 31 and the speaker 32 output sound (music, sound and sound effect) according to the production. For example, the speaker 31 and the speaker 32 output sound related to the effect executed by the liquid crystal display device 30, the effect lamp 28, the housing lamp 5, the stop operation order display lamp 29, or the lever effect lamp 42. To do. The speaker 31 and the speaker 32 are attached to the back surface of the front door 3, and a plurality of sound emitting holes are formed on the surface of the front door 3 at positions corresponding to the speaker 31 and the speaker 32.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front door 3 is provided with a return button 33. The return button 33 is operated in order to clear the medal clogging in the medal flow path inside the gaming machine 1. By operating the return button 33, medals jammed in the medal flow path are discharged from the medal payout opening 9.

  The front door 3 is provided with a locking device 4 in which a keyhole is formed. When the locking device 4 of the front door 3 is engaged with a locking piece (not shown) of the cabinet 2, the front door 3 is locked. As shown in FIG. 1, the keyhole of the locking device 4 is located in front of the front door 3, and a key (not shown) for unlocking the front door 3 can be inserted. As will be described later, various operation units (for example, a setting change button 37) are provided inside the cabinet 2. Each operation section inside the cabinet 2 is operated by a key manager (for example, a store clerk in a game hall where the gaming machine 1 is installed) that unlocks the front door 3.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a selector 34 capable of switching the flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 8 is provided on the back surface of the front door 3. Specifically, the selector 34 includes a solenoid (not shown), and the medal flow path is switched according to the ON / OFF state of the solenoid. Further, the ON / OFF state of the solenoid is changed depending on whether or not the insertion of medals is permitted. For example, when the insertion of medals is permitted, the solenoid of the selector 34 is in the ON state, and the selector 34 guides the medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 8 into the gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. 3, an insertion medal guide member 522 is provided in the vicinity of the right side of the selector 34 when viewed from the inside of the gaming machine 1. The inserted medal guide member 522 guides the medal that has passed through the selector 34 to a hopper 520 provided in the cabinet 2.

  On the other hand, when insertion of medals is not permitted (for example, when the reel 12 is rotating), the solenoid of the selector 34 is in an OFF state, and the selector 34 uses the medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 8 as a gaming machine. Lead outside of 1. Further, the selector 34 guides a foreign object (for example, an illegal medal) inserted from the medal insertion unit 8 to the outside of the gaming machine 1 even when the insertion of the medal is permitted. As shown in FIG. 3, a discharge medal guide member 523 is provided near the lower side of the selector 34. The discharged medal guide member 523 guides medals and the like from the selector 34 to the medal payout opening 9 on the front side of the front door 3.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a hopper 520 having a tank portion 521 a for storing medals and having a discharge slit 521 b for discharging medals is provided inside the cabinet 2. The medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 8 are stored in the tank unit 521a, and the medals stored in the tank unit 521a are paid out to the tray unit 7 from the discharge slit 521b through the medal payout opening 9. For example, the hopper 520 pays out medals when a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed on the active line or when the checkout button 23 is operated.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a payout medal guide member 524 is provided on the back surface of the front door 3. The payout medal guide member 524 guides the medal from the hopper 520 to the medal payout exit 9. Specifically, the payout medal guide member 524 has an opening, and the opening faces the discharge slit 521b of the hopper 520 in a state where the front door 3 is closed. The medals discharged from the discharge slit 521b enter the opening of the payout medal guide member 524 and are guided to the medal payout exit 9 by the payout medal guide member 524.

  As shown in FIG. 2, an auxiliary storage portion 530 is provided inside the cabinet 2. The auxiliary storage unit 530 stores medals overflowing from the hopper 520. In addition, it is good also as a structure which provides the hole which penetrates the bottom part of the auxiliary storage part 530, and the bottom part of the cabinet 2, and discharges the medal overflowing from the hopper to the exterior of the gaming machine 1 through the hole.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a main control board 300 is provided inside the cabinet 2. Specifically, the main control board 300 is housed in a transparent board case and attached to the back plate of the cabinet 2. Various electronic components including a later-described main CPU 301 are mounted on the main control board 300. The main control board 300 is electrically connected to various boards including a reel board 100, a relay board 200, a sub-control board 400, and a power board 500, which will be described later, through connectors (not shown). Note that the various substrates described above may be formed of a single substrate or a plurality of substrates.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a setting display unit 36 and a setting change button 37 are provided inside the cabinet 2. The setting display unit 36 displays the setting value of the gaming machine 1. The set value is a numerical value related to the payout rate of the gaming machine 1, and various lotteries are executed with a probability corresponding to the set value in each game. For example, setting values “1” to “6” are provided, and the setting value “6” has the highest payout rate. In the present embodiment, when a setting change key (not shown) is inserted into a setting change keyhole (not shown) and rotated, the setting display unit 36 displays the setting value.

  The setting change button 37 is operated when changing the numerical value of the setting display unit 36. Each time the setting change button 37 is operated, the setting display unit 36 adds and displays numerical values one by one. For example, when the setting change button 37 is operated in a state where the numerical value “1” is displayed on the setting display unit 36, the numerical value “2” is displayed on the setting display unit 36. However, when the setting change button 37 is operated while the numerical value “6” is displayed on the setting display unit 36, the numerical value “1” is displayed on the setting display unit 36. When the start lever 24 is operated during a period in which the setting value is displayed on the setting display unit 36, the numerical value displayed on the setting display unit 36 at the time of the operation is stored as the setting value.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a sub control board 400 is provided on the back surface of the front door 3. The sub-control board 400 includes various boards including an effect control board 410, an image control board 420, and a sound board 430.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a power supply device 510 is provided inside the cabinet 2. The power supply device 510 includes an AC-DC converter and a DC-DC converter (both not shown), generates a DC voltage from an AC voltage supplied from the outside of the gaming machine 1, and generates a plurality of types from the generated DC voltage. Generate DC voltage. For example, the power supply device 510 has a DC voltage of 32V used for driving a motor or a solenoid, a DC voltage of 12V supplied to the liquid crystal display device 30, and a voltage of 5V supplied to an electronic circuit board (for example, the main control board 300). DC voltage is generated.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the power supply device 510 is provided with a power button 511 and a reset button 512. When the power button 511 is turned on, power is supplied to the gaming machine 1, and when the power button 511 is turned off, the power is shut off. The reset button 512 is operated when resetting a gaming state or the like. Specifically, when a reset button is operated, a predetermined storage area of a main RAM 303 described later is reset to an initial value.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the power supply device 510 is provided with a shielding plate 513. The shielding plate 513 is located on the front side of the power button 511 and the reset button 512. Further, the shielding plate 513 can move to a position where the power button 511 and the reset button 512 are shielded and a position where the power button 511 and the reset button 512 are not shielded. Specifically, when the front door 3 is closed, the shielding plate 513 shields the power button 511 and the reset button 512. According to the above configuration, for example, an unauthorized act of inserting a wire from the outside of the gaming machine 1 into the sound emission hole of the speaker 31 and operating the power button 511 or the reset button 512 inside the gaming machine 1 is suppressed.

<Circuit machine circuit>
This is the end of the description of the structure of the gaming machine 1. Hereinafter, the function of each circuit provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, the gaming machine 1 includes a reel board 100, a relay board 200, a main control board 300, a sub control board 400, and a power supply board 500.

<Main control board>
As shown in FIG. 6, the main control board 300 includes a main CPU 301, a main ROM 302, a main RAM 303, a random number generator 304, and an I / F (interface) circuit 305. Note that the main CPU 301, the main ROM 302, and the main RAM 303 may be provided as separate electronic devices, or may be provided as a one-chip microcomputer in which each element is integrally configured.

  The main ROM 302 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 301 and various data (for example, a winning area lottery table) in a nonvolatile manner. The main RAM 303 stores various data used in each process executed by the main CPU 301.

  The main CPU 301 reads various control programs stored in the main ROM 302 and performs predetermined processing in accordance with the progress of the game. Control the equipment.

  The random number generator 304 generates a random value R1 used in an internal lottery process to be described later. The random number generator 304 of this embodiment includes a counter circuit, a sampling circuit, and a pulse generation circuit (all not shown), and generates a hardware random number. Specifically, the pulse generation circuit outputs a signal to the counter circuit at a predetermined cycle. The numerical value of the counter circuit is incremented by “1” every time a signal is input from the pulse generation circuit. The sampling circuit stores the numerical value of the counter circuit as the random number value R1 when the player starts the game. The random value R1 is generated in the range of numerical values “0” to “65535”. A software random number may be adopted as the random value R1.

  In the present embodiment, a random value R2 is generated in addition to the random value R1. The random number value R2 is a software random number acquired from a register built in the main CPU 301, and is generated in the range of numerical values “0” to “255”. As will be described later, the random value R2 is used in the spinning effect determination process. Further, the main CPU 301 generates a random value R3. The random number value R3 is a hardware random number generated in the range of numerical values “0” to “65535”, like the random number value R1. The random value R3 is used in an AT determination process described later. A software random number may be adopted as the random value R3.

  The I / F circuit 305 inputs signals from the switches SW (for example, the start switch 24SW) of various operation units (for example, the start lever 24) and signals from the sensors SE (for example, the medal sensor 34SE) to the main CPU 301. The signal from each switch SW and each sensor SE is a high level or low level signal. In the present embodiment, for the sake of explanation, a first level (high level or low level) signal is represented as an ON signal, and a second level (low level or high level) signal is represented as an OFF signal. To do. Whether the first level of the ON signal is high level or low level is set according to the type of the switch SW or sensor SE.

  The I / F circuit 305 outputs various signals for driving the main display ML, the hopper 520, and each reel 12 to the outside of the main control board 300. Further, the I / F circuit 305 outputs various commands to the sub control board 400. In order to prevent an illegal command from being input to the main control board, the command from the sub control board 400 is not received by the main control board 300.

  A signal from the main control board 300 is input to the reel board 100. The reel substrate 100 outputs a drive pulse to each reel 12 in response to a signal from the main control substrate 300. Each stepping motor 101 of each reel 12 is driven in accordance with a driving pulse from the reel substrate 100.

  The stepping motor 101 includes a plurality (four) of coils. Among the coils, the excitation coil combination is sequentially switched every time a drive pulse is input from the reel substrate 100, and the reels 12 are rotated by sequentially switching the excitation coil combinations. Specifically, when the combination of the excited coils of the stepping motor 101 is switched once, the reel 12 rotates by a predetermined angle. For example, when the pulse is applied 24 times, the reel 12 rotates by an angle corresponding to one frame (unit area U), and when the pulse is applied 504 times, the reel 12 rotates once. In the above configuration, the rotation speed of the reel 12 increases as the time interval at which the drive pulse is applied is shorter.

  The main control board 300 receives ON / OFF signals from a plurality of reel sensors 111 (111L, 111C, 111R) via the reel board 100. Of the reel sensors 111, the reel sensor 111L corresponds to the reel 12L, the reel sensor 111C corresponds to the reel 12C, and the reel sensor 111R corresponds to the reel 12R. Each reel sensor 111 outputs an ON signal when the rotation angle of the corresponding reel 12 is the reference position. On the other hand, when the rotation angle of each reel 12 is other than the reference position, each reel sensor 111 outputs an OFF signal. The main CPU 301 of the main control board 300 can determine the rotation angle of each reel 12 from the signal from each reel sensor 111 and the number of times the drive pulse is output to each stepping motor 101.

  The relay board 200 relays a signal from the main control board 300 to the main display ML. In response to the signal output from the main control board 300, the main display ML is driven. Further, the relay board 200 relays an ON / OFF signal input to the main control board 300 from each sensor (such as a start switch 24SW described later) that detects the operation of each operation unit (such as the start lever 24). Specifically, the relay board 200 relays ON / OFF signals from the 1BET switch 21SW, the MAX-BET switch 22SW, the settlement switch 23SW, the start switch 24SW, the stop switch 25SW, and the medal sensor 34SE as shown in FIG. To do. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the power supply board 500 relays ON / OFF signals of various sensors or switches including the full sensor 530SE, the reset switch 512SE, and the payout sensor 112SE.

  The 1BET switch 21SW detects an operation of the 1BET button 21 by the player. The ON signal from the 1BET switch 21SW is input to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300 via the relay board 200. When the ON signal from the 1BET switch 21SW is input, the main CPU 301 adds one medal to the betting medal.

  The MAX-BET switch 22SW detects the operation of the MAX-BET button 22 by the player. The ON signal from the MAX-BET switch 22SW is input to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300 through the relay board 200. When the ON signal from the MAX-BET switch 22SW is input, the main CPU 301 sets a prescribed number of medals as betting medals.

  The settlement switch 23SW detects the operation of the settlement button 23 by the player. The ON signal from the settlement switch 23SW is input to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300 via the relay board 200.

  When an ON signal is input from the settlement switch 23SW, or when a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed on the active line, the main CPU 301 outputs a hopper drive signal to the hopper 520. The hopper drive signal is input from the main control board 300 to the hopper 520 through the power supply board 500. The hopper 520 pays out medals when a hopper drive signal is input.

  The payout sensor 112SE outputs a payout signal to the main control board 300 every time one medal is paid out from the hopper 520. Specifically, a payout sensor 112SE is provided at a position where a medal passing through the discharge slit 521b of the hopper 520 is detected. The payout sensor 112SE outputs a payout signal when a medal is detected. The payout signal is input to the main control board 300 via the power supply board 500. The main CPU 301 can determine the number of medals paid out by counting the number of times the payout signal is input.

  Full tank sensor 530SE detects that auxiliary storage unit 530 is full. Specifically, the full tank sensor 530SE is provided at a predetermined height from the bottom of the auxiliary storage unit 530. When the medals inside the auxiliary storage unit 530 increase and reach the position of the full tank sensor 530SE, an ON signal Is output to the main control board 300. The ON signal of the full sensor 530SE is input to the main control board 300 through the power supply board 500. When the ON signal of the full sensor 530SE is input, the main CPU 301 displays a message “hopper full error” on the liquid crystal display device 30, for example, and shifts to an error state. When the message is displayed, for example, after an amusement shop clerk collects medals in the auxiliary storage unit 530, the error state is canceled by operating the reset button 512.

  The power switch 511SW is switched to an ON state or an OFF state by operating the power button 511. When the power switch 511SW is in the ON state, power is supplied from the power supply device 510 to the gaming machine 1, and when the power switch 511SW is in the OFF state, the power from the power supply device 510 to the gaming machine 1 is shut off. The power supply device 510 generates a DC voltage when power is supplied. The DC voltage generated by the power supply device 510 is supplied to various devices including the hopper 520 through the power supply substrate 500.

  The reset switch 512SW is provided in the power supply device 510 and outputs a reset signal to the main control board 300 when the reset button 512 is operated. The reset signal is input to the main control board 300 via the power supply board 500. When the main CPU 301 receives the reset signal, the main CPU 301 initializes a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 303, for example, cancels the error state. Note that a plurality of reset switches 512SW (reset buttons 512) may be provided. For example, in addition to the reset switch 512SW provided in the power supply device 510, the lock device 4 may be provided with a reset switch. In the above configuration, for example, when the key is inserted into the keyhole of the locking device 4 and the key is rotated to the right, the front door 3 is unlocked, and when the key is rotated to the left, a reset signal is output from the reset switch. An output configuration is preferably employed.

  The setting change switch 37SW shown in FIG. 6 detects the operation of the setting change button 37. The ON signal from the setting change switch 37SW is input to the main control board 300. When an ON signal is input from the setting change switch 37SW, the main CPU 301 updates the display on the setting display unit 36. When an ON signal is input from the setting change switch 37SW during a period when the setting value is not displayed on the setting display unit 36, the main CPU 301 determines a predetermined value in the same manner as when a reset signal is input from the reset switch 512SW. It is good also as a structure which performs reset operation.

  The medal sensor 34SE detects a medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 8. Specifically, the medal sensor 34SE outputs an ON signal when a medal is located inside the selector 34 in the medal flow path. On the other hand, the medal sensor 34SE outputs an OFF signal when no medal is located inside the selector 34. The ON / OFF signal from the medal sensor 34SE is input to the main control board 300 via the relay board 200. In addition to the medal sensor 34SE of the selector 34 described above, a medal sensor may be provided on the inserted medal guide member 522 located downstream of the selector 34. In the above configuration, when the ON signal of the medal sensor of the inserted medal guide member 522 is input after the ON signal of the medal sensor 34SE of the selector 34 is input, the main CPU 301 determines that the medal has been inserted. Also good. On the other hand, for example, when the ON signal of the medal sensor of the inserted medal guide member 522 is not input after the ON signal of the medal sensor 34SE of the selector 34 is input, there is a possibility that the medal stays in the medal flow path. Therefore, the main CPU 301 may notify an error.

  ON / OFF signals from a plurality of stop switches 25SW (25SWL, 25SWC, 25SWR) are input to the main control board 300 via the relay board 200. Of the stop switches 25SW, the stop switch 25SWL corresponds to the stop button 25L, the stop switch 25SWC corresponds to the stop button 25C, and the stop switch 25SWR corresponds to the stop button 25R. The main CPU 301 performs stop control of the reel 12 corresponding to the stop switch 25SW to which the ON signal is input. Specifically, when an ON signal is input from the stop switch 25SWL, the reel 12L is controlled to stop. Similarly, the main CPU 301 performs stop control of the reel 12C when an ON signal is input from the stop switch 25SWC, and performs stop control of the reel 12R when an ON signal is input from the stop switch 25SWR.

  The start switch 24SW detects the operation of the start lever 24 by the player. The ON signal from the start switch 24SW is input to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300 via the relay board 200. When the ON signal is input from the start switch 24SW, the main CPU 301 controls, for example, each stepping motor 101 to rotate each reel 12. Further, an ON signal from the setting change switch 37 </ b> SW is input to the main control board 300.

  The start switch 24SW of the present embodiment is formed so as to be able to detect the direction in which the start lever 24 is operated. Specifically, the start switch 24SW can individually detect any of push-up operation for pushing up the start lever 24, push-down operation for pushing down, right-hand operation for tilting to the right, and left-hand operation for tilting to the left as viewed from the player side. is there. For example, when the start switch 24SW is operated to the right, the start switch 24SWU that outputs an ON signal when the start lever 24 is pushed up, the start switch 24SWD that outputs an ON signal when the start lever 24 is pushed down, and ON. It comprises a plurality of sensors including a start switch 24SWR that outputs a signal and a start switch 24SWL that outputs an ON signal when operated to the left. According to the above configuration, for example, it is possible to vary the effect that is executed when the start lever 24 is pressed and when the start lever 24 is pressed.

<Sub control board>
The sub-control board 400 controls the liquid crystal display device 30, the speakers (31, 32), and each lamp (for example, the effect lamp 28). As shown in FIG. 6, the sub control board 400 includes a plurality of boards including an effect control board 410, an image control board 420, and a sound board 430. The sub-control board 400 includes various sensors including an effect button switch 26SW and a direction specifying switch 27SW, a housing lamp 5, an effect lamp 28, a stop operation order display lamp 29, a lever effect lamp 42, and an upper portion. Various lamps including the lamp 35 are electrically connected.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the volume control switch 44 is electrically connected to the sub control board 400. The volume adjustment switch 44 is used to adjust the master volume of the gaming machine 1. As the volume adjustment switch 44, for example, a dip switch is preferably employed. As described above, the master volume can also be adjusted by operating the direction designation button 27. That is, the master volume is adjusted by operating one of the direction designation button 27 and the volume adjustment switch 44.

  In the present embodiment, the master volume that can be adjusted is different between when the direction specifying button 27 is operated and when the volume adjustment switch 44 is operated. Specifically, when the direction designation button 27 is operated, the master volume can be adjusted to any of a numerical value “1” to a numerical value “5” (five levels). On the other hand, when the volume adjustment switch 44 is operated, the master volume can be adjusted to any one of the numerical value “1”, the numerical value “3”, and the numerical value “5” (three levels). The master volume that can be adjusted may be the same when the direction specifying button 27 is operated and when the volume adjustment switch 44 is operated.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the effect control board 410 includes an I / F circuit 411, a sub CPU 412, a sub ROM 413, and a sub RAM 414. The effect control board 410 (sub CPU 412) controls various lamps including the housing lamp 5, the effect lamp 28, the stop operation order display lamp 29, and the lever effect lamp 42, and the sound board 430. The effect control board 410 gives a command to the image control board 420 to display each image on the liquid crystal display device 30.

  The sub ROM 413 stores a control program executed by the sub CPU 412 and various data. For example, an effect lottery table for determining the type of effect and lamp data indicating flashing patterns of various lamps are stored in the sub ROM 413.

  The sub RAM 414 functions as a work area for storing various data in a volatile manner. The I / F circuit 411 receives a command from the main control board 300 (I / F circuit 305). The command received by the I / F circuit 411 is supplied to the sub CPU 412. The command received by the I / F circuit 411 is, for example, a display winning combination command indicating the type of winning combination stopped on the active line.

  The sub CPU 412 executes a control program stored in the sub ROM 413, and controls various lamps (for example, the housing lamp 5) and the sound board 430 based on each data stored in the sub ROM 413. For example, the sub CPU 412 reads data indicating the blinking pattern of the housing lamp 5 from the sub ROM 413 and blinks the housing lamp 5. Further, the sub CPU 412 generates a random value R4 used in an effect control process to be described later. As the random value R4, for example, a random number in the range of 0 to 65535 is preferably employed. Note that the sub ROM 413 may be composed of a single electronic component or a plurality of electronic components (storage devices).

  The image control board 420 displays various images on the liquid crystal display device 30 in accordance with commands from the effect control board 410. As shown in FIG. 6, the image control board 420 includes an image control CPU 421, an image control ROM 422, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 423, a CGROM 424, and a VRAM 425.

  The image control CPU 421 executes a control program stored in the image control ROM 422 and gives an instruction according to a command from the effect control board 410 to the VDP 423. The CGROM 424 stores compressed and encoded image data (for example, texture data). The VDP 423 includes an image decoder and a drawing circuit (both not shown). When an instruction from the image control CPU 421 is input to the VDP 423, the image decoder reads image data from the CGROM 424 in accordance with the instruction. The image decoder decompresses (decodes) the read image data and stores it in the RAM 425. The drawing circuit displays various images on the liquid crystal display device 30 in accordance with the image data stored in the RAM 425. The RAM 425 stores various data generated by each process of the image control CPU 421. The RAM 425 is provided with a command storage area for storing sound control commands to be transmitted to the sound source IC 431.

  The sound board 430 is controlled by the image control CPU 421 to generate an acoustic signal. The acoustic signal generated by the sound board 430 is supplied to the speaker 31 and the speaker 32 and output as a sound wave. As shown in FIG. 6, the sound board 430 includes a sound source IC 431 and a sound source ROM 432. The image control CPU 421 controls the sound board 430 (sound source IC 431) in accordance with a command from the sub CPU 412.

  The sound source ROM 432 compresses and stores a plurality of sound data. Each sound data is data indicating each sound including, for example, a music piece in a specific game state, a sound output every time the player operates the stop button 25, and an error sound output in an error state.

  The sound source IC 431 generates an acoustic signal from the acoustic data in the sound source ROM 432. The sound source IC 431 includes a decoder, a control register, and an A / D converter (all not shown). The decoder of the sound source IC 431 reads sound data from the sound source ROM 432 in accordance with an instruction from the sub CPU 412. The decoder of the sound source IC 431 adjusts the volume of the read sound data and then stores the sound data in the control register. A plurality of acoustic data is stored in the control register, and each acoustic data stored in the control register is supplied to the A / D converter in the stored order. The A / D converter generates an acoustic signal from the acoustic data and supplies it to the amplifier 433. The amplifier 433 amplifies the acoustic signal supplied from the sound source IC 431 (A / D converter) and supplies it to the speaker 31 and the speaker 32. Note that a CPU that controls the sound source IC 431 may be provided separately from the sub CPU 412 and the image control CPU 421.

<Each data used by main CPU>
The description of each circuit of the gaming machine 1 is as described above. Hereinafter, various data stored in the main ROM 302 will be described with reference to the drawings. In the main ROM 302, the symbol code table shown in FIG. 7, the winning area lottery table shown in FIG. 8, the winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 9, the winning combination defining table shown in FIG. 10, the transition symbol defining table shown in FIG. Various data including an instruction determination table shown in FIG. 15, a spinning effect determination table shown in FIG. 17, and an AT determination table shown in FIG. 18 are stored.

  FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram of the symbol code table. The symbol code table includes a symbol code that identifies each symbol of each reel 12. As understood from FIG. 7, each reel 12 has “red seven”, “white seven”, “black BAR”, “white BAR”, “replay”, “bell x”, “bell y”, “bell z”, “watermelon”, “cherry”. 10 types of symbols are arranged. As shown in FIG. 7, each symbol code corresponds to each symbol. Specifically, “Red Seven” corresponds to symbol code 01 “00000001”, “White Seven” corresponds to symbol code 02 “00000010”, and “Black BAR” corresponds to symbol code 03 “ “00000011” corresponds to “white BAR” corresponding to “00000100” of symbol code 04, “replay” corresponds to “00000101” of symbol code 05, and “bell x” corresponds to “code“ 06 ”. “00000110” corresponds, “bell y” corresponds to symbol code “0000011” of symbol code 07, “bell z” corresponds to symbol code 08 “00001000”, and “watermelon” corresponds to symbol “00001001” of code 09 corresponds to “00001010” of symbol code 10 to “cherry”. The symbol code is used, for example, in a priority order storage process described later.

  FIG. 8 is a conceptual diagram of the winning area lottery table. The main CPU 301 determines a winning area by using a winning area lottery table and a random value R1 in an internal lottery process to be described later. As shown in FIG. 8, each winning area lottery table includes a plurality of winning areas and lottery values corresponding to the winning areas. FIG. 8 shows the names of the winning areas. The winning area lottery table is stored in the main ROM 302 for each set value (1 to 6). FIG. 8 illustrates a winning area lottery table that is referred to when the set value is “1”.

  Each winning area of the winning area lottery table designates each winning combination defined in the winning combination determining table shown in FIG. In FIG. 9, replay is abbreviated as “lip”. Similarly, in other figures, replay may be abbreviated as “lip”.

  For example, it is assumed that “batting order replay X1” of the winning area number “01” is determined by the internal lottery process. As shown in FIG. 9, the winning area number “01” designates the winning combination “normal replay” and the winning combination “RT2 transition replay”. That is, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay X1” is won, a plurality of types of winning combinations are designated in duplicate. Further, for example, when “batting order bell A1” of the winning area number “18” is determined, the winning combination “correct answer bell 1” “correct answer bell 2” “correct answer bell 3” “failure bell 1” “failure bell 5” “ Failure bell 9 “failure bell 11” “failure bell 15” “failure bell 16” “failure bell 21” “failure bell 22” and “failure bell 26” are won in duplicate. The combination of symbols of the winning combination designated in the winning area is permitted to stop on the active line. In the present embodiment, when a plurality of winning combinations are won in duplicate, the winning combination having a larger payout number is preferentially stopped and displayed on the active line.

  Each lottery value in the winning area lottery table is subtracted from the random value R1 in the internal lottery process. Specifically, in the internal lottery process, the main CPU 301 subtracts each lottery value corresponding to each winning area from the random value R1 in ascending order (from “00” to “34”) in the winning area. In the internal lottery process, a winning area is determined in which the result of subtracting the lottery value from the random value R1 is a negative number. The probability of becoming a negative number when subtracted from the random number R1 is higher as the lottery value is larger. Therefore, the winning area having a larger lottery value is higher in the winning area.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the winning area lottery table is configured to include each lottery value for each RT state. Each RT state includes an RT0 state, an RT1 state, and an RT2 state. Each RT state shifts when an RT transition symbol, which will be described later, is stopped and displayed on the active line. The main CPU 301 subtracts the lottery value corresponding to the RT state to the random value R1. Therefore, the probability that each winning area wins depends on the RT state.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG. 8, the winning area lottery table includes lottery values in the bonus operating state. The bonus operating state is entered when the symbol combination relating to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line. The prescribed number of betting medals in the bonus operating state is three, and the bonus operating state ends when 297 medals are paid out. When the bonus operating state ends, the main CPU 301 shifts to the RT0 state. Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the winning area lottery table includes lottery values in the internal state. When the bonus combination is won and the main line is not stopped and displayed on the active line, the main CPU 301 shifts to an internal state in which the state where the bonus combination is won is maintained.

  As understood from FIG. 8, the lottery values of the winning area numbers “01” to “11” (hereinafter referred to as “re-game winning area”) are different for each RT state. Specifically, in the RT0 state, as shown in FIG. 8, a lottery value “9278” is allocated to the “normal replay” winning area in the replay winning area, and the lottery values in the other replay winning areas are numerical values. “0”. That is, in the RT0 state, “normal replay” is won in the replay winning area.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the RT1 state, a lottery value “1548” is assigned to each of the winning areas for “batting order replays X1 to X5” and the normal replay in the replay winning area, and the lottery values of the other replay winning areas Is the numerical value “0”. That is, in the RT1 state, “batting order replays X1 to X5” and “normal replay” are selected in the replay winning area. In addition, the probability that any one of the re-game winning areas is determined is 9288 (1548 × 6) / 65536.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the RT2 state, a lottery value “7672” is assigned to each winning area of “batting order replays Y1 to Y5” and normal replay in the replay winning area, and lottery values of the other replay winning areas. Is the numerical value “0”. That is, in the RT2 state, “batting order replays Y1 to Y5” and “normal replay” in the replay winning area are won. In addition, the probability that any one of the re-game winning areas is determined is 46032 (7672 × 6) / 65536.

  As understood from the above description, the winning probability in the replay winning area in the RT2 state is higher than that in the RT0 state and the RT1 state. Further, as understood from FIG. 8, the lottery values of the winning area numbers “12” to “32” (hereinafter referred to as “winning winning area”) and the winning area numbers “33” and “34” won by the bonus combination are as follows. Common to each RT state. In other words, the winning probability of the winning prize area and the bonus combination are equal in each RT state. Therefore, the RT2 state is an RT state that has a higher winning probability of winning combination than the RT0 state and the RT1 state, and is advantageous to the player.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the internal middle state, the lottery value “17572” is assigned to the winning area of “normal replay” in the replay winning area, and the batting order replay X1, “batting order replay X2”, and “batting order replay Y1”. A lottery value “128” is assigned to each of the two, and the lottery value in the other replay winning area is a numerical value “0”. That is, in the intermediate state, “normal replay”, “batting sequence replay X1”, “batting sequence replay X2”, and “batting sequence replay Y1” are selected in the replay winning area. In addition, the probability that any one of the re-game winning areas is determined is 17956 (17572 + 128 × 3) / 65536.

  FIG. 10 is a conceptual diagram of the winning combination rule table. The winning combination defining table defines combinations of symbols that are permitted to stop on the active line in the game won by each winning combination. For example, in a game in which the winning combination “bonus combination” is won, the symbol combination “red seven-red seven-red seven” is permitted to stop on the active line. Also, for example, in a game where the winning role “correct answer bell 1” is won, “Bell x-Cherry-Black BAR” “Bell x-Cherry-Cherry” “Bell z-Cherry-Black BAR” “Bell z-Cherry-” The “Cherry” symbol combination can be stopped at the active line. That is, as for the symbol combination related to the winning combination “correct answer bell 1”, the left symbol is a bell x symbol or bell y symbol, the middle symbol is a cherry symbol, and the right symbol is a black BAR symbol or cherry symbol symbol combination. .

  As shown in FIG. 10, the winning combination defining table is configured to include the permission bit number of each winning combination and the number of medals to be paid out when the symbol combination related to each winning combination stops on the active line. FIG. 10 shows the number of payouts when the symbol combination related to each winning combination is stopped on the active line in the game state where the specified number is three. When a plurality of winning combinations are won, the winning combination with a larger payout number is preferentially stopped and displayed on the active line. Further, the replay is stopped and displayed on the active line in preference to other winning combinations, and the bonus combination has a lower priority than the other winning combinations.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the winning combination “failed bell 1-27”, “correct answer bell”, “watermelon role”, “cherry role A, B”, “one card role” or “9 card role” (the game in which the winning winning area is won) When the symbol combination related to the winning combination designated in (1) is displayed on the active line, a payout number of medals corresponding to each winning combination is awarded to the player. In the present embodiment, a winning combination in which medals are paid out when displayed on the active line is referred to as a “winning winning combination”. In addition, when “normal replay”, “RT2 transition replay” and “RT1 transition replay” (the winning combination designated by the game in which the regame winning area is won) are displayed on the active line, the next game is set to replay. The In the present embodiment, the winning combination in which the next game becomes a re-game when displayed on the active line may be collectively referred to as “replay”.

  Each permission bit number in the winning combination defining table designates each display permission bit in the display permission bit storage area of the main RAM 303. The display permission bit storage area is configured to include a plurality of display permission bits, and each display permission bit corresponds to each winning combination. For example, the striking order replay X1 of the winning area number “01” wins, and each symbol combination of the winning combination “normal replay”, “RT2 transition replay A”, “RT2 transition replay B”, and “RT2 transition replay C” Assume that the active line is allowed to stop. In the above case, each display permission bit specified by the permission bit numbers “2”, “3”, “4” and “5” in the display permission bit storage area is set to “1”, and the others are set to “0”. The In addition, the batting order bell A1 of the winning area number “18” wins, and the winning roles “correct answer bells 1 to 3”, “failure bell 1”, “failure bell 5”, “failure bell 9” and “failure bell 11”. And “failure bell 15”, “failure bell 16”, “failure bell 21”, “failure bell 22”, and “failure bell 26” are assumed to be permitted to stop on the active line. In the above case, each of the permission bit numbers “36”, “9”, “13”, “17”, “19”, “23”, “24”, “29”, “30”, and “34” specified in the display permission bit storage area. The display permission bit is set to “1”, and the others are set to “0”.

  The main RAM 303 stores a display combination storage area to be compared with the display permission bit storage area in the display determination process described later. The display combination storage area includes a plurality of displayable bits, and each displayable bit corresponds to each winning combination (similar to the display permission bit storage area). In addition, each displayable bit is set to “1” when there is a possibility that the symbol combination related to the winning combination corresponding to the displayable bit stops on the effective line, and the symbol combination related to the corresponding winning combination is effective. Set to “0” when there is no possibility of stopping on the line. For example, at the time when each reel 12 starts rotating, all the displayable bits are set to “1” because there is a possibility that all symbol combinations related to the winning combination will stop on the effective line. Each displayable bit in the display combination storage area is updated every time each reel 12 stops, and corresponds to the symbol combination related to the winning combination that actually stopped at the active line when all the reels 12 stopped. Only the displayable bit is “1”.

  The winning combination won in the internal lottery process stops on the active line according to the operation mode of each stop button 25 of the player. Specifically, each winning combination stops on the active line according to the stop operation position of each stop button 25 and the order of the stop operation. For example, a symbol located within the range of 4 frames from the stop operation position (5 frames including the stop operation position) (hereinafter referred to as “retraction range”) can be stopped on the effective line, and a symbol positioned outside the retraction range is Even the symbols that make up the winning combination are not stopped on the active line (so-called “missing” occurs). As described above, a plurality of types of winning combinations may be won in a single game. In a game in which a plurality of types of winning combinations are won, for example, the symbol combination related to the winning combination corresponding to the order of the stop operation stops on the active line.

  FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 are explanatory diagrams of the correspondence relationship between the winning area, the stop operation order, and the winning combination that stops on the active line (the combination of symbols that stops on the active line).

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a winning combination (replay) that stops at the active line in each stop operation order in the game in which the re-game winning area is won. As shown in FIG. 11, when any of the winning areas “batting order replays X1 to X5” is won, “normal replay” or “RT2 transition replay” stops on the active line according to the mode of the stop operation. Specifically, in a game in which the winning area “batting order replay X1” is won, a stop operation sequence in which the reel 12L performs the first stop operation, the reel 12C performs the second stop operation, and the reel 12R performs the third stop operation (hereinafter simply “ In the case of the “left middle right” stop operation sequence), the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT2 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay X1” is won, when the stop operation is performed in an order other than “left middle right”, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  Each normal replay of this embodiment includes a normal replay 1, a normal replay 2, a normal replay 3, and a normal replay 4. Each normal replay is won in duplicate, and the symbol combination of normal replays corresponding to the stop operation mode (stop operation position, stop operation order) is stopped and displayed on the effective line. Specifically, the symbol combination “replay-replay-replay” of normal replay 1 can be stopped and displayed on all active lines. In addition, the symbol combination “white seven / bell x / bell z-replay-black BAR / white BAR / cherry” of normal replay 2 is stopped and displayed on the middle line, for example. When the symbol combination of normal replay 2 is stopped and displayed on the middle line, the symbol combination “Replay-Replay-Replay” is stopped and displayed on the upper right line (invalid line). The symbol combination “bell x / bell z-cherry-replay” of normal replay 3 is, for example, stopped and displayed on the right downward line. When the symbol combination of normal replay 3 is stopped and displayed on the right down line, the symbol combination “Replay-Replay-Replay” is stopped and displayed on the lower line. The symbol combination “bell y-replay-bell x / bell y” related to the normal replay 4 is, for example, stopped and displayed on the right downward line. When the symbol combination related to the normal replay 4 is stopped and displayed on the right downward line, the symbol combination “Replay-Replay-Replay” is stopped and displayed on the upper right line (invalid line). That is, when any one of the normal replays (1 to 4) is stopped and displayed on the active line, the symbol combination “replay-replay-replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line or the invalid line.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay X2” is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of “left and right middle”, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT2 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. The On the other hand, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay X2” is won, when the stop operation is performed in an order other than “left and right middle”, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. Further, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay X3” is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of “middle left and right”, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT2 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay X3” is won, when the stop operation is performed in an order other than “middle left and right”, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. Similarly, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay X4” is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of “middle right left”, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT2 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay X4” is won, when the stop operation is performed in an order other than “middle right left”, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. In the game where the winning area “batting order replay X5” is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of the first stop on the right, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT2 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line, and other than the first stop on the right When the stop operation is performed in order, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay Y2” is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of “left and right middle”, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. . On the other hand, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay Y2” is won, when the stop operation is performed in an order other than “middle left and right”, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT1 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. In the game where the winning area “batting order replay Y3” is won, if the stop operation is performed in the order of “middle left and right”, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay Y3” is won, when the stop operation is performed in an order other than “middle left and right”, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT1 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. Similarly, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay Y4” is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of “middle right left”, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay Y4” is won, when the stop operation is performed in an order other than “middle right left”, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT1 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. In the game where the winning area “batting order replay Y5” is won, if the stop operation is performed in the order of the right first stop, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line, and the order other than the right first stop When the stop operation is performed, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT1 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  FIG. 12 shows a winning combination in which the winning area “batting order bell” (A1 to A3, B1 to B3, C1 to C3, D1 to D3, and E1 to E3) is won in the active line in each stop operation order. It is a figure explaining. When the winning area “batting order bell” is determined, one of the winning combination “failed bells 1 to 27” and the winning combination “correction bells 1 to 3” are selected and won. As understood from FIG. 12, in the game in which the hitting order bell is won, the symbol combination relating to the failed bell or the correct answer bell stops on the active line according to the stop operation order. In the present embodiment, the stop operation order in which the symbol combination related to the correct bell is stopped and displayed on the active line is referred to as “correct answer push order” of the correct bell.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the game in which the hitting bell A (1-3) is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of “left middle right” (correct answer pressing order), the correct answer bell is stopped and displayed on the active line. Specifically, in the game in which the hitting bell A is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of “left middle right”, stop control is performed to display each correct answer bell on the active line, and the correct answer bell 1 or the correct answer bell 2 The stop line is displayed on the active line regardless of the stop operation position. On the other hand, in the game in which the batting order bell A is determined, when the stop operation is performed in an order other than “left middle right”, stop control is performed to pull the failed bell won in the current game into the active line. The failed bell may be missed depending on the stop operation position.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the game in which the hitting order bell B (1-3) is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of “left and right middle” (correct answer pressing order), the correct answer bell is stopped and displayed on the active line. Specifically, in the game in which the hitting bell B is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of “middle left and right”, stop control is performed to display each correct bell on the active line, and the correct bell 1 or the correct bell 2 is stopped. The stop line is displayed on the active line regardless of the operation position. On the other hand, in the game in which the batting order bell B is determined, when the stop operation is performed in an order other than “middle left and right”, stop control is performed to pull the failed bell won in the current game into the active line.

  As described above, when the correct answer push order of the correct bell is the first left stop (left middle right, left and right middle), the symbol combination of the correct answer bell 1 or the correct answer bell 2 is stopped and displayed on the active line. Specifically, in the case of the first stop on the left, the symbol combination of the correct bell 1 is stopped and displayed on the right downward line (effective line). However, depending on the stop operation position, the symbol combination of the correct bell 1 may not be drawn into the right downward line. In the above case, the symbol combination of the correct bell 2 is stopped and displayed on the middle line. Specifically, when the stop operation position of the left reel 12L is the symbol position “15” to “19”, the symbol combination of the correct bell 2 is stopped and displayed on the middle line, and the stop operation position of the left reel 12L is the symbol position “ In cases other than “15” to “19”, the symbol combination of correct bell 1 is stopped and displayed on the right-down line. In the above configuration, when the symbol combination of the correct bell (1, 2) is stopped and displayed on the active line (downward right line, middle line) at the first stop on the left, each bell symbol (bell x symbol, bell y symbol, The symbol combination “bell-bell-bell” composed of “bell z symbol” is stopped and displayed on the upper line (invalid line).

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the game in which the hit order bell C (1-3) is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of “middle left and right” (correct answer pressing order), the correct answer bell is stopped and displayed on the active line. Specifically, in the game in which the hitting bell C is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of “middle left and right”, the stop control is performed to display each correct bell on the active line, and the correct bell 1 or the correct bell 3 is stopped. The stop line is displayed on the active line regardless of the operation position. On the other hand, in the game in which the batting order bell C is determined, when the stop operation is performed in an order other than “middle left and right”, stop control is performed to pull the failed bell won in the current game into the active line.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the game in which the batting order bell D (1-3) is won, if the stop operation is performed in the order of “middle right left” (correct answer pressing order), the symbol combination of the correct answer bell is stopped and displayed on the active line. The Specifically, in the game in which the batting order bell D is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of “middle right left”, the stop control is performed to display each symbol combination of each correct bell on the effective line, the correct bell 1 or the correct answer The symbol combination of Bell 3 is stopped and displayed on the active line regardless of the stop operation position. On the other hand, in the game in which the batting order bell D is determined, when the stop operation is performed in an order other than “middle right left”, stop control is performed to pull the failed bell won in the current game into the active line.

  As described above, when the correct answer push order of the correct bell is the middle first stop (middle left and right, middle right and left), the symbol combination of the correct bell 1 or the correct bell 3 is stopped and displayed on the active line. In the present embodiment, in the middle first stop, the symbol combination of the correct bell 1 is stopped and displayed on the lower line (effective line). However, depending on the stop operation position, the symbol combination of the correct bell 1 may not be drawn into the lower line. In the above case, the symbol combination of the correct bell 3 is stopped and displayed on the middle line. Specifically, when the stop operation position of the left reel 12L is from the symbol position “17” to “20” or “0”, the symbol combination of the correct bell 3 is stopped and displayed on the middle line, and the stop operation position of the left reel 12L is displayed. Is a symbol position other than “20” or “0” from symbol positions “17”, the symbol combination of correct bell 1 is stopped and displayed on the lower line. In the above configuration, when the symbol combination of the correct bell (1, 3) is stopped and displayed on the active line (lower line, middle line) in the middle first stop, the symbol combination “bell-bell-bell” is displayed on the upper right line. Stopped at (invalid line).

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the game in which the batting order bell E (1-3) is won, if the stop operation is performed in the order of the first right stop (right left middle, right middle left) (correct answer pushing order), The combination is stopped on the active line. Specifically, in the game in which the hitting bell E is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of the first stop to the right, stop control is performed to display each symbol combination of each correct bell on the effective line, and the correct bell 1 or correct answer Any of the symbol combinations of the bell 2 is stopped and displayed on the active line regardless of the stop operation position. On the other hand, in the game in which the batting order bell E is determined, when the stop operation is performed in an order other than the first stop at the right, stop control is performed to draw the symbol combination of the failed bell won in the current game into the active line.

  As described above, when the correct answer push order of the correct bell is the first stop on the right, as in the case of the first stop on the left, the symbol combination of the correct bell 1 or the correct bell 2 is stopped and displayed on the active line. Specifically, when the correct answer push order of the correct bell is the first stop on the right, the symbol combination of the correct bell 1 is stopped and displayed on the right downward line as in the case of the first stop on the left. Further, when the symbol combination of the correct bell 1 cannot be drawn into the right downward line, the symbol combination of the correct bell 2 is stopped and displayed on the middle line. In the above configuration, when the symbol combination of the correct bell (1, 2) is stopped and displayed on the active line (right downward line, middle line) at the first stop on the right, the symbol combination “bell-bell-bell” is displayed on the upper line. Stopped at (invalid line).

  As understood from the above explanation, in the game where the winning area “batting order bell” is won, if the stop operation is performed in the correct pressing order, the symbol combination related to “correct answer bell” (the number of payouts is 9) is effective. Stop on line. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in a direction other than the correct answer pressing order, the losing eyes may stop at the active line. Therefore, when the game is played in the correct pressing order, it is advantageous for the player as compared to the case where the game is played out of the correct pressing order. As will be described in detail later, when the main CPU 301 is in the AT state, the correct answer push order of the correct bells is notified.

  As described above, the RT state includes the RT0 state to the RT2 state. In addition, the RT state shifts when the RT transition symbol is displayed on the active line. Specifically, when the RT1 transition symbol is displayed on the active line, the state shifts to the RT1 state. Similarly, when the RT2 transition symbol is displayed on the effective line, the state shifts to the RT2 state.

  FIG. 13 is a conceptual diagram of the RT transition symbol definition table. As understood from FIGS. 13 and 10, the RT2 transition symbol is a symbol combination of the RT2 transition replay. That is, when the symbol combination related to the RT2 transition replay is stopped and displayed on the active line, the right to replay is given and the state transitions to the RT2 state.

  The RT1 transition symbol includes a symbol combination of RT1 transition replay. That is, when the symbol combination related to the RT1 transition replay is stopped and displayed on the active line, the right to replay is granted and the state transitions to the RT1 state. In addition, the RT1 transition symbol includes a specific missing eye. In the game where the winning area “batting order bell” is won, the losing pattern of the RT1 transition symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line when each of the bell roles (correct answer bell, failed bell) is missed. That is, when the stop operation is performed in a sequence other than the correct answer pressing order of the hitting bells and the stop operation is performed at a timing at which the selected failed bell cannot be pulled, the RT1 transition symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  As will be described in detail later, when the main CPU 301 is in the AT state, a stop operation order in which the RT2 transition replay is stopped and displayed is notified. In addition, when the main CPU 301 is in the AT state, by notifying the correct pressing order of the striking order bell, the symbol combination related to the correct answer bell can be stopped and the RT1 transition symbol (losing eye) is prevented from being stopped and displayed. be able to. Further, when the main CPU 301 is in the AT state, it is possible to prevent the correct repressing order of the normal replay from being notified in the game in which the batting order replay Y has been won and the RT1 transition replay from being stopped and displayed on the active line.

  The main CPU 301 controls the instruction display 16 according to each state including the AT state and the normal state. In the present embodiment, the AT state and the normal state may be collectively referred to as an instruction state. An instruction state flag indicating the current instruction state is stored in the main RAM 303.

  In each game in the AT state, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display instruction information for instructing the stop operation order. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display instruction information for instructing a stop operation sequence advantageous to the player in the AT state. On the other hand, in the normal state, a stop operation order that is advantageous to the player is not instructed. Therefore, the AT state is an instruction state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state.

  The normal state includes three types of instruction states: a non-predictor state, a first precursor state, and a second precursor state. The AT state includes three types of instruction states: a start preparation state, a bonus notification state, and an in-AT state. The main CPU 301 transitions to the above six types of instruction states. An instruction state flag indicating the current instruction state is stored in the main RAM 303, and the main CPU 301 transmits an instruction state command indicating the instruction state flag to the sub CPU 412 in each game. The sub CPU 412 determines the effect according to the instruction state indicated by the instruction state command.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the instruction state. As shown in FIG. 14, the instruction state shifts with a specific trigger. For example, when the AT state is won in the non-predictive state, the state shifts to the first predictive state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the AT state is appropriate in each game through AT determination processing. When the main CPU 301 wins the AT state in the non-predictive state, the main CPU 301 changes the instruction state flag from the non-predictive state to the first predictive state. Further, when the main CPU 301 wins the AT state in the non-predictive state, the main CPU 301 sets an initial value in the first predictive counter. The first precursor counter indicates the number of games played from the normal state to the AT state, and is provided in the main RAM 303, for example. As the initial value of the first precursor counter, any one of numerical values “0” to “32” is determined by lottery. The main CPU 301 subtracts the numerical value “1” from the first precursor counter in each game in the first precursor state, and when the first precursor counter is subtracted to the numerical value “0”, the instruction state is the AT state (start preparation state). Migrate to When the AT state is won in the normal state, the main CPU 301 stores an initial value “50” in the AT counter indicating the remaining number of games in the AT state. The AT counter is provided in the main RAM 303, for example.

  In the above configuration, when the initial value of the first predictor counter is a numerical value “1” to “32”, the AT state is entered through the first predictor state of 1 to 32 games after winning the AT state. Transition. If the initial value of the first precursor counter is a numerical value “0”, the next game won in the AT state will be in the AT state.

  As shown in FIG. 14, when the main CPU 301 wins a bonus combination in the internal lottery process in the non-predictive state (when transitioning to the internal medium state), the main CPU 301 shifts the instruction state to the second predictive state. Specifically, when the main CPU 301 wins the bonus combination in the non-predictive state, the main CPU 301 changes the instruction state flag from the non-predictive state to the second predictive state. When the main CPU 301 wins the bonus combination, the main CPU 301 sets an initial value in the second precursor counter. The second precursor counter indicates the number of games until the state shifts to the AT state (bonus notification state), and the initial value of the second precursor counter is determined by lottery from among numerical values “0” to “5”. The main CPU 301 subtracts a numerical value “1” from the second precursor counter in each game in the second precursor state, and when the second precursor counter is subtracted to a numerical value “0”, the main CPU 301 shifts the instruction state to the AT state. In addition, when the bonus combination stops on the active line in the second precursor state (the game before the transition to the bonus notification state), the second precursor state ends, and thereafter, the bonus notification state does not enter. In the present embodiment, the first precursor counter and the second precursor counter may be collectively referred to as “predictor counter”.

  As described above, when the AT state is won in the non-predictive state, the state shifts to the AT state through the first predictive state. When a bonus combination is won in a non-predictive state, the state shifts to the AT state via the second predictive state. In the present embodiment, the first precursor state and the second precursor state may be collectively referred to as “predictor state”. In each game in the precursor state, various effects are easily performed as compared with each game in the non-predictor state. With the above configuration, when the performance frequently occurs, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for winning the AT state or bonus combination. Even if the AT state and the bonus combination are not won, it may be configured to shift to a harsh precursor state in which the production is more likely to be performed than the non-predictor state at a specific opportunity (for example, a rare role winning). Good.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the AT state includes a start preparation state, a bonus notification state, and an in-AT state. The start preparation state shifts when the first precursor state ends. In other words, the start preparation state shifts when the AT state is won in the normal state (non-predictive state). In the start preparation state, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display instruction information for instructing the correct answer pressing order of the RT2 transition replay. In the above configuration, when the stop operation is performed in the order indicated by the instruction information in the start preparation state, the RT2 transition replay is stopped and displayed on the active line, and the RT state shifts to the RT2 state. Further, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display instruction information for instructing the correct answer push order of the correct bells in the AT state. In the above configuration, when the stop operation is performed in the order indicated by the instruction information, the RT1 transition symbol is not stopped and displayed on the active line (the correct bell is not missed), so the transition from the RT2 state to the RT1 state (falling down) is made. do not do. When the RT state shifts to the RT2 state, the main CPU 301 shifts the instruction state from the start preparation state to the AT state. Note that the AT counter indicating the number of remaining games in the AT state is not subtracted in the start preparation state.

  In the AT state, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display instruction information for instructing the correct pressing order of the correct bells and instruction information for instructing the correct pressing order of the RT2 transition replay, as in the start preparation state. Further, the main CPU 301 subtracts a numerical value “1” from the AT counter in each game in the AT state. Note that the AT state is in principle the RT2 state. Therefore, since the batting order replay X is not won, the correct answer pressing order of the RT2 transition replay is not normally indicated in the AT state. However, for example, in a game in the AT state in which the batting order bell is won, and if a stop operation is performed in an order other than the instructed order (when an operation error is made), the RT1 transition symbol stops on the active line and the RT2 state is changed to the RT1 state. There is a case to transition to the state. Even in the above case, since the correct push order of the RT2 transition replay is instructed in the AT state, it is possible to return from the RT1 state to the RT2 state by following the instruction of the instruction information.

  The main CPU 301 executes AT determination processing in the AT state and the start preparation state, as in the normal state. When the AT state is won in the AT state and the start preparation state, the main CPU 301 adds an AT stock counter (adds the number of sets). In the AT state, it may be determined by lottery whether or not to add an AT counter (addition of the remaining number of games).

  When the AT counter indicating the remaining number of games in the AT state is decremented to a numerical value “0”, the main CPU 301 shifts the instruction state from the AT state to the normal state (non-predictor state or first precursor state). Specifically, when the AT counter is subtracted to a numerical value “0” and the AT stock counter is a numerical value “0”, the main CPU 301 shifts the instruction state to a non-predictive state. On the other hand, when the AT counter is subtracted to the numerical value “0” and the AT stock counter is larger than the numerical value “0”, the main CPU 301 shifts the instruction state to the first precursor state. In the case of transition to the first precursor state after the end of the AT state, the state transitions again to the AT state (start preparation state) after the end of the first precursor state. When the AT stock counter is greater than the numerical value “0” at the end of the AT state, the AT state may be continued without going through the first precursor state.

  The bonus notification state shifts when the second precursor state is completed. That is, the bonus notification state shifts when the bonus combination is won and the state is shifted to the internal medium state. As described above, the internal middle state is more disadvantageous for the player than other gaming states (for example, the RT1 state) in that the bonus combination is not won. Therefore, the smaller the number of games played until the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line after the transition to the internal middle state, the more advantageous for the player. However, for example, a player (beginner), who is not good at pushing, may need a lot of games before the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line. In consideration of the above circumstances, in the present embodiment, the correct answer push order of the correct answer bells is notified in the bonus notification state (internal state). According to the above configuration, the disadvantage in the internal middle state of the player who is not good at pressing is suppressed.

  When the bonus operating state starts, the bonus notification state ends. Further, when the bonus operating state is ended, the state shifts (returns) to the instruction state in the game in which the bonus combination is won. For example, when a bonus combination is won in the normal state, the state shifts to the normal state after the bonus operation state ends. When the bonus combination is won in the AT state, the state shifts to the AT state (start preparation state) after the bonus operation state ends. Note that the types of instruction states are not limited to the instruction states illustrated in FIG.

  FIG. 15 is a conceptual diagram of each instruction determination table (A, B). In each game, the main CPU 301 determines an instruction number from the instruction determination table, and displays instruction information (“1” to “5”) corresponding to the instruction number on the instruction display 16. Further, the main CPU 301 transmits a command (second command described later) indicating an instruction number determined in each game to the sub control board 400 (sub CPU 412).

  Each instruction determination table includes an instruction determination table A (FIG. 15A) and an instruction determination table B (FIG. 15B). The instruction determination table A is used to determine the instruction number of each game in the normal state. The instruction determination table B is used to determine the instruction number of each game in the AT state. Also, as shown in FIG. 15, each instruction determination table is configured to include each instruction number for each winning area.

  As shown in FIG. 15A, in the normal state, the instruction number “99” is determined regardless of which winning area is won. When the instruction number “99” is determined, the instruction display 16 does not display the instruction information. Specifically, when the instruction number “99” is determined, the instruction display 16 is turned off during the period for displaying the instruction information. According to the above configuration, the stop operation mode is not instructed by the instruction display 16 in the normal state.

  As shown in FIG. 15B, in each game in the AT state, when the batting order replay X1, the batting order replay Y1, or the batting order bell A (1-3) is won, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number “01”. . When the instruction number “01” is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display a number “1” (hereinafter referred to as “instruction information“ 1 ””) as instruction information. As described above, the correct pressing order of the RT2 transition replay when the batting order replay X1 is won (the pressing order to promote the RT1 state to the RT2 state) is “left middle right”. In addition, when the batting order replay Y1 is won, the correct answer pressing order of the normal replay (the pressing order to avoid the fall from the RT2 state to the RT1 state) is “left middle right”. Further, when the batting order bell A is won, the correct answer pushing order of the correct answer bells is “left middle right”. As understood from the above description, in the game in which the instruction information “1” is displayed, if the stop operation is performed in the order of “left middle right”, it is more advantageous than the case where the stop operation is performed in another order. Therefore, when the instruction information “1” is displayed on the instruction display 16, the player performs a stop operation in the order of “left middle right”. In other words, the player can be instructed to perform the stop operation in the order of “left middle right” by displaying the instruction information “1”.

  As shown in FIG. 15B, in each game in the AT state, when the batting order replay X2, the batting order replay Y2, or the batting order bell B (1-3) is won, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number “02”. . When the instruction number “02” is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display a number “2” (hereinafter referred to as “instruction information“ 2 ””) as instruction information. As described above, the correct pressing order of the RT2 transition replay when the batting order replay X2 is won is “middle left and right”. Further, when the batting order replay Y2 is won, the correct repressing order of the normal replay is “middle left and right”. Further, when the batting order bell B is won, the correct answer pushing order of the correct answer bell is “middle left and right”. As understood from the above description, in the game in which the instruction information “2” is displayed, if the stop operation is performed in the order of “left and right middle”, it is more advantageous than the case where the stop operation is performed in another order. Therefore, when the instruction information “2” is displayed on the instruction display 16, the player performs a stop operation in the order of “middle left and right”. In other words, the player can be instructed to perform the stop operation in the order of “middle left and right” by displaying the instruction information “2”.

  As shown in FIG. 15B, in each game in the AT state, when the batting order replay X3, the batting order replay Y3, or the batting order bell C (1-3) is won, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number “03”. . When the instruction number “03” is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display the number “3” (hereinafter referred to as “instruction information“ 3 ””) as instruction information. As described above, the correct pressing order of the RT2 transition replay when the batting order replay X3 is won is “middle left and right”. Further, when the batting order replay Y3 is won, the correct repressing order of the normal replay is “middle left and right”. Further, when the batting order bell C is won, the correct answer pushing order of the correct answer bells is “middle left and right”. As understood from the above description, in the game in which the instruction information “3” is displayed, the stop operation in the order of “middle left and right” is more advantageous than the case of the stop operation in another order. Therefore, when the instruction information “3” is displayed on the instruction display 16, the player performs a stop operation in the order of “middle left and right”. In other words, the instruction information “3” is displayed in the above configuration, so that the player is instructed to perform the stop operation in the order of “middle left and right”.

  As shown in FIG. 15B, in each game in the AT state, when the batting order replay X4, the batting order replay Y4, or the batting order bell D (1-3) is won, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number “04”. . When the instruction number “04” is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display the number “4” (hereinafter referred to as “instruction information“ 4 ””) as instruction information. As described above, the correct answer pressing order of the RT2 transition replay when the batting order replay X4 is won is “middle right left”. The correct repressing order of the normal replay when the batting order replay Y4 is won is “middle right left”. Further, when the batting order bell D is won, the correct answer pushing order of the correct answer bells is “middle right left”. As understood from the above description, in the game in which the instruction information “4” is displayed, the stop operation in the “middle right left” order is more advantageous than the stop operation in another order. Therefore, when the instruction information “4” is displayed on the instruction display 16, the player performs a stop operation in the order of “middle right left”. In other words, the player can be instructed to perform stop operation in the order of “middle right left” by displaying the instruction information “4”.

  As shown in FIG. 15B, in each game in the AT state, when the batting order replay X5, the batting order replay Y5, or the batting order bell E (1 to 3) is won, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number “05”. . When the instruction number “05” is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display a number “5” (hereinafter referred to as “instruction information“ 5 ””) as instruction information. As described above, the correct pressing order of the RT2 transition replay when the batting order replay X5 is won is the first stop on the right. The correct repressing order of the normal replay when the batting order replay Y5 is won is the first stop on the right. Furthermore, the correct answer push order of the correct answer bell when the batting order bell E is won is the first stop on the right. As understood from the above description, in the game in which the instruction information “5” is displayed, the stop operation at the first right stop is more advantageous than the stop operation in another order. Therefore, when the instruction information “5” is displayed on the instruction display 16, the player performs a stop operation at the first right stop. In other words, the player can be instructed to stop at the right first stop by displaying the instruction information “5”. In the start preparation state or in the AT state, when a player other than the batting order replay or batting order bell wins, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number “99” and the instruction display 16 does not display the instruction information.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining each command (first command, second command) transmitted from the main CPU 301 to the sub CPU 412. The main CPU 301 transmits various commands including the first command and the second command to the sub CPU 412 during a period from the time when the game is started until the time when the stop operation becomes possible.

  As illustrated in FIG. 16, the main CPU 301 transmits the first commands “A00” to “A11” to the sub CPU 412 according to the winning area. For example, when the winning area of this game is lost, the main CPU 301 transmits a command “A00” to the sub CPU 412. Further, the main CPU 301 transmits the command “A01” when the batting order replay (X1 to X5, Y1 to Y5) is won. Further, the main CPU 301 transmits the command “A02” when the normal replay is won, the command “A03” when the small role ALL is won, and the command “A04” when the common bell is won. If the watermelon is won, the command “A05” is sent. If the weak cherry is won, the command “A06” is sent. If the strong cherry is won, the command “A07” is sent. If so, the command “A08” is transmitted. Similarly, when the batting order bell (A1 to A3, B1 to B3, C1 to C3, D1 to D3, E1 to E3) is won, the main CPU 301 transmits the command “A09” and there is a duplicate bonus. When winning, the command “A10” is transmitted, and when the single bonus is won, the command “A11” is transmitted.

  When the sub CPU 412 receives the above first command, the sub CPU 412 determines various effects according to the first command. For example, when the command “A05” when the watermelon is won is received, the sub CPU 412 determines the effect of notifying that the watermelon has been won.

  In addition to the first command, the main CPU 301 transmits a second command (B01 to B05, B99) corresponding to the instruction number (instruction information) of the current game to the sub CPU 412. Specifically, when the instruction number “99” (no instruction) is determined in this game, the main CPU 301 transmits a command “B99” to the sub CPU 412 as shown in FIG. As described above, the instruction number “99” is determined in each game in the normal state. Therefore, in the normal state, the command “B99” is transmitted every game. In addition, the instruction number “99” is determined when a winning area (losing, etc.) other than the batting order replay (X, Y) and batting order bells (AE) is won in the AT state.

  As shown in FIG. 16, in the AT state, the main CPU 301 receives the command “B01” when the batting order replay X1, the batting order replay Y1, or the batting order bell A wins and the instruction number “01” (left middle right order) is determined. ". In the AT state, when the batting order replay X2 or batting order replay Y2 or batting order bell B wins and the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number “02” (order in the left and right), the main CPU 301 transmits the command “B02”. When replay X3 or batting order replay Y3 or batting order bell C is won and instruction number “03” (middle left / right order) is determined, command “B03” is transmitted, batting order replay X4 or batting order replay Y4 or batting order bell D When winning and determining the instruction number “04” (middle right / left order), the command “B04” is transmitted, and the batting order replay X5 or batting order replay Y5 or batting order bell E wins and the instruction number “05” (right first) When “1 stop” is determined, the command “B05” is transmitted.

  When the above-described second command is received by the sub CPU 412, the sub CPU 412 determines an instruction effect instructing the stop operation sequence of the instruction number specified by the second command. As described above, the second command transmitted in the normal state is only the command “B99” (no instruction). Therefore, in principle, the instruction effect is not executed in principle. However, it may be configured such that an effect that instructs a stop operation sequence that does not affect the appearance rate (small influence) is executed.

   FIG. 17 is a conceptual diagram of each spinning effect determination table (A, B). The main CPU 301 determines whether or not to execute each rotation effect in the rotation effect determination process. In the spinning effect, the main CPU 301 changes each reel 12 in a predetermined manner. Each rotator effect includes a rotator effect A, a rotator effect B, a rotator effect C, and a rotator effect D, and the mode of each reel 12 is different for each rotator effect. In addition, the aspect of each reel 12 in each turning effect can be changed as appropriate.

  The main CPU 301 determines the rotation effect using the rotation effect determination table A in each game in the normal state. Further, the main CPU 301 determines the spinning effect using the spinning effect determination table B in each game in the AT state and the start preparation state.

  As shown in FIG. 17, each turning effect determination table includes each lottery value for each winning area. In addition, each lottery value includes a lottery value of “no effect”, a lottery value of the rotating effect A, a lottery value of the rotating effect B, a lottery value of the rotating effect C, and a lottery value of the rotating effect D Yes. Each lottery value is determined in the order of “no effect” to the rotation effect D in the process of determining the rotation effect (order of no effect → rotation effect A → rotation effect B → rotation effect C → rotation effect D). It is subtracted from the random value R2 (0 to 255). The main CPU 301 determines the spinning effect of the lottery value in which the subtraction result is a negative number. For example, it is assumed that in a normal state, a rare combination (cherry combination, watermelon combination, chance chance) is won and the random value R2 is a numerical value “200”. When the rare combination is won in the normal state, the lottery value “228” of “no effect” is subtracted from the random value R2, as shown in FIG. In the above case, since the result (200-228 = -28) obtained by subtracting the lottery value of the rare role from the random value R2 is a negative number, the main CPU 301 determines not to execute the spinning effect in the current game. . Also, for example, a case is assumed where, in a normal state, a rare combination is won and the random value R2 is a numerical value “230”. In the above case, the result of subtracting the “no effect” lottery value from the random value R2 (230−228 = 2) does not become a negative number, and thereafter the lottery value “12” of the spinning effect A is subtracted from the subtraction result. If it does, it becomes a negative number. Therefore, the main CPU 301 determines the spinning effect A.

  The main CPU 301 transmits an effect type command indicating the spinning effect determined in each game to the sub CPU 412. The effect type command is transmitted during a period from the time point of the game start operation to the time point when the stop operation becomes possible, like the first command and the second command described above. In addition, the transmission time of the production type command can be changed as appropriate.

  FIG. 18 is a conceptual diagram of an AT determination table. The AT determination table includes each lottery value for each winning area. In FIG. 18, the lottery values for winning combinations other than the batting order bell and the common bell are omitted. In addition, each lottery value in each winning area is provided according to the spinning effect, and includes a “winning” lottery value and a “non-winning” lottery value. In the AT determination process for each game, the main CPU 301 subtracts the lottery value corresponding to the winning area and the spinning effect to the random value R3. When the result of subtracting the “winning” lottery value from the random number value R3 becomes a negative number, the main CPU 301 determines the transition to the AT state. According to the above configuration, whether or not to shift to the AT state is determined with a probability corresponding to the winning area and the spinning effect. For example, it is assumed that the batting order bell (A to E) is won in this game and it is determined not to execute the spinning effect. In the above case, since the lottery value of “winning” is the numerical value “0”, the AT state is not won. On the other hand, it is assumed that the batting order bell is won in this game and the spinning effect A is determined. In the above case, since the lottery value of “winning” is the numerical value “3276”, the winning state is won. Further, it is assumed that the batting order bell is won in this game, and the spinning effect B or the spinning effect C is determined. In the above case, since the lottery value of “winning” is the numerical value “6553”, the AT state is won with a higher probability than when the spinning effect A is won in the game in which the batting order bell is won. Note that a plurality of AT determination tables may be provided. For example, an AT determination table used in the normal state and an AT determination table used in the AT state may be provided.

  The main RAM 303 stores a display permission bit storage area indicating a combination of symbols permitted to stop on the active line, a display setting value storage area for storing a numerical value displayed on the setting display unit 36, and a setting value. A set value storage area, a random value R1 storage area in which the random value R1 is stored, a random value R2 storage area in which the random value R2 is stored, a random value R3 storage area in which the random value R3 is stored, and transmitted to the sub-control board 400 A command storage area for storing commands to be executed, a lamp-related data storage area for storing data indicating display modes of various lamps, a winning area storage area for storing a winning area, and the number of stop buttons 25 that are not stopped. A storage area including a non-stop operation counter and a stop order storage area for storing the operation order of each stop button 25 is provided.

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Hereinafter, various data stored in the sub ROM 413 will be described with reference to the drawings. The sub ROM 413 stores various data including an instruction effect determination table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 19 is a conceptual diagram of the instruction effect determination table. When the sub CPU 412 receives the second command indicating the instruction number (instruction information), the sub CPU 412 determines one of the instruction effects (A, B) from the instruction effect determination table. When the instruction effect is determined, the sub CPU 412 transmits an effect control command indicating the instruction effect to the image control board (image control CPU 421) 420. When receiving the effect control command indicating the instruction effect, the image control CPU 421 displays each image of the instruction effect on the liquid crystal display device 30. In the present embodiment, when the sub control board (sub CPU 412) 400 receives the second command, the sub CPU 412 always notifies the stop operation mode (stop operation order) corresponding to the second command.

  FIG. 19 is a conceptual diagram of the instruction effect determination table. When the sub CPU 412 receives any of the commands “B01” to “B05” as the second command, the sub CPU 412 determines the instruction effect based on the instruction effect determination table. As described above, the commands “B01” to “B05” are transmitted by the main CPU 301 in the AT state and are not transmitted in the normal state. That is, the sub CPU 412 determines the instruction effect by the instruction effect determination table in the game in which the main CPU 301 is in the AT state.

  Specifically, when the second command “B01” is received in the game in which the first command “A01” is received (the winning game of the batting order replay), the instruction effect A1 is determined. In the instruction effect A1, the stop operation order of “left middle right” is notified by the liquid crystal display device 30 or the like. In the game in which the first command “A01” is received, the instruction effect A2 is determined when the second command “B02” is received, and the instruction effect A3 is determined when the second command “B03” is received. When the second command “B04” is received, the instruction effect A4 is determined. When the second command “B05” is received, the instruction effect A5 is determined. In the instruction effect A2, the stop order of “middle left and right” is notified, in the instruction effect A3, the stop order of “middle left and right” is notified, and in the instruction effect A4, the stop order of “middle right left” is notified. In A5, the stop order of the first right stop is notified. In addition, in each instruction effect A, it is notified that the batting order replay has been won. In each of the instruction effects A (1 to 5), the correct answer pressing order of the RT2 transition replay is notified.

  When the second command “B01” is received in the game in which the first command “A09” is received (the winning game of the batting order bell), the instruction effect B1 is determined. In the instruction effect B1, the “left middle right” stop operation order is notified by the liquid crystal display device 30 or the like. In the game in which the first command “A09” is received, the instruction effect B2 is determined when the second command “B02” is received, and the instruction effect B3 is determined when the second command “B03” is received. When the second command “B04” is received, the instruction effect B4 is determined. When the second command “B05” is received, the instruction effect B5 is determined. In the instruction effect B2, the stop order of “middle left and right” is notified, in the instruction effect B3, the stop order of “middle left and right” is notified, and in the instruction effect B4, the stop order of “middle right left” is notified. In B5, the stop order of the first right stop is notified. Further, in each instruction effect B, it is notified that the batting order bell has been won. In each of the above instruction effects B (1 to 5), the correct answer push order of the correct bells is notified.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining the effect mode in each instruction state. The sub CPU 412 shifts the effect mode according to the instruction state of the main CPU 301. Further, the sub CPU 412 determines the effect of each game according to the effect mode. According to the above configuration, the instruction state of the main CPU 301 can be notified (suggested) by production.

 Each effect mode of the sub CPU 412 includes a normal mode, a special sign mode, an AT mode, a start preparation mode, and a bonus notification mode. The current presentation mode is stored in, for example, the sub RAM 414. The sub CPU 412 (image control CPU 421) causes the liquid crystal display device 30 to execute various effects according to each of the above effect modes, and outputs various sounds (music, sound effects, etc.) to each speaker.

  As shown in FIG. 20, each normal mode includes a normal non-precursor mode and a normal precursor mode. The sub CPU 412 shifts from the normal non-predictive mode to the normal predictive mode at each opportunity including winning of the bonus combination or winning of the AT state. Therefore, the normal sign mode is a production mode in which the degree of expectation of winning the AT state or bonus combination is higher than that in the normal non-predict mode. In the normal non-predictor mode and the normal predictor mode, common effects are executed in each game. Therefore, it is difficult to determine from the effect whether the current effect mode is the normal non-predictor mode or the normal predictor mode. However, the probability that the effect is executed in the normal sign mode is higher than the probability that the effect is executed in the normal non-predict mode. With the above configuration, when the effects frequently occur, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the AT state and the bonus combination. It should be noted that a part of each effect in the normal non-predictor mode may be different from each effect in the normal predictor mode. For example, an effect that is not executed in the normal non-predictive mode but executed in the normal predictive mode may be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 20, each normal precursor mode includes a normal main precursor mode and a normal gasse precursor mode. The normal sign mode is an effect mode when the instruction state of the main CPU 301 is a sign state (first sign state, second sign state). When the sub CPU 412 wins the AT state in the normal non-predictive mode and the instruction state shifts to the first precursor state, or the bonus combination is won and the instruction state shifts to the second precursor state, Enter mode. On the other hand, the normal gasse warning mode is shifted to the case where the rare combination is won in the normal non-prediction mode and the AT state and the bonus combination are not won. That is, the indication state in the normal gasse warning mode is a non-ahead state. As described above, a common effect is executed in each normal mode. Therefore, a common effect is executed between the normal sign mode and the normal gasse sign mode, and it is difficult to determine from the effect whether the current effect mode is the normal sign mode or the normal gasse sign mode. However, the probability that each effect is executed is different between the normal sign mode and the normal gasse sign mode. For example, in the normal main sign mode, the performance is executed with a higher probability than in the normal gase sign mode. It should be noted that a part of each effect in the normal sign mode and a part in the normal gasse sign mode may be different.

  As shown in FIG. 20, each special precursor mode includes a special book precursor mode and a special gasse precursor mode. Each special precursor mode shifts from the normal precursor mode. Specifically, the normal book precursor mode is shifted from the normal book precursor mode, and the special gasse precursor mode is shifted from the normal gas precursor mode. That is, the instruction state in the special book precursor mode is a precursor state, and the instruction state in the special gasse precursor mode is a non-predictor state. Each special sign mode and each normal mode are different in music and performance in each game. As will be described in detail later, a specific effect may be executed in a game immediately before the transition from the normal mode to the special sign mode.

  Each game in the special book precursor mode and the special gasse precursor mode has the same production and music. Therefore, it is difficult to determine whether the current production mode is the special book precursor mode or the special gasse precursor mode based on the production and the music. According to the above configuration, when the rare role is won in the non-predictive state, even if the AT state and the bonus role are not won, the AT state or the bonus role is changed by shifting to the special gaze precursor mode. Can increase the player's expectation of It should be noted that a part of each effect in the special gast sign mode may be different from each effect in the special book sign mode. For example, an effect may be provided that is not executed in the special gasse precursor mode but executed in the special book precursor mode. In addition, the probability that the effect is executed may be different between the special book precursor mode and the special gasse precursor mode.

  The AT mode is an effect mode when the instruction state of the main CPU 301 is the AT state. In the in-AT mode, the sub CPU 412 causes the liquid crystal display device 30 to display a message indicating that the in-AT mode, for example. The start preparation mode is an effect mode when the instruction state of the main CPU 301 is the start preparation state. In the start preparation mode, the sub CPU 412 displays, for example, a message indicating that it is in the start preparation mode on the liquid crystal display device 30.

  The bonus notification mode is an effect mode when the instruction state of the main CPU 301 is the bonus notification state. In the bonus notification mode, the sub CPU 412 causes the liquid crystal display device 30 to display, for example, a message indicating that it is in an internal state (a state in which a bonus combination is won). Specifically, in the bonus notification mode, a message “bonus confirmed” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30.

  In the above configuration, the sub CPU 412 transitions to the start preparation mode when the AT state is won and the normal sign mode or the special book sign mode ends. The sub CPU 412 shifts to the bonus notification mode when the bonus combination is won and the normal sign mode or the special book sign mode ends. In the game immediately before the transition to the start preparation mode or the bonus notification mode, a specific effect or a continuous effect may be executed.

  The specific effect is executed over one or a plurality of games, and for example, the winning combination of the current game is notified. The continuous effect is an effect in which a series of animations are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30, for example, for one or a plurality of games. Further, the sub CPU 412 shifts to the normal non-predictive mode when the normal gusset predictor mode or the special gusset predictor mode ends. In a game immediately before the transition to the normal non-predict mode, a specific effect or a continuous effect may be executed. In the specific effect or the continuous effect, for example, an AT state or a bonus combination may be notified.

  The main CPU 301 transmits a command indicating the number of games in the precursor state determined by the lottery (initial value of the precursor counter) to the sub CPU 412. The sub CPU 412 sets the number of games indicated by the command as the initial value of the sign mode counter. This precursor mode counter is provided in the sub RAM 414, for example. The sub CPU 412 subtracts the numerical value “1” from the precursor mode counter for each game. That is, the numerical value of the precursor mode counter of the sub RAM 414 indicates the numerical value of the precursor counter of the main RAM 303. In the above configuration, the sub CPU 412 has the effect mode of the above-described normal sign mode or special book sign mode in each game in which the sign mode counter is a value “1” or more, and the sign mode counter is a value “0”. If it is subtracted, the mode shifts to the start preparation mode or bonus notification mode.

  Further, the sub CPU 412 determines the initial value of the gasse warning mode counter by lottery when the rare combination is won and the AT state and the bonus combination are not won. The initial value of the gasse warning mode counter is, for example, one of a numerical value “1” to a numerical value “32”. The gas warning mode counter is provided in the sub RAM 414, for example. The sub CPU 412 subtracts the numerical value “1” from the gasse warning mode counter for each game. With the above configuration, the effect mode of the sub CPU 412 is the above-described normal gasse warning mode or special gasse warning mode in each game where the gasse warning mode counter is “1” or more, and the gasse warning mode counter is “0”. When subtracted up to the normal mode, the normal non-predictive mode is entered.

  In the present embodiment, the precursor mode counter and the gasse precursor mode counter are collectively referred to as “predictor mode counter”. Further, a period in which the present sign mode counter is a numerical value “1” or more is referred to as a “precursor period”, and a period in which the gasset sign mode counter is a value “1” or more is referred to as a “gase sign period”. Furthermore, this precursor period and the Gase precursor period are collectively referred to as “precursor period”.

  As described above, during the precursor period, there may be a transition to the special precursor mode. In addition, a continuous effect may be executed in the precursor period. Furthermore, a specific effect may be executed in the precursor period. In the present embodiment, in the precursor period, whether to shift to the special precursor mode, whether to execute the continuous effect, and whether to execute the specific effect are the precursor scenario (1-8) of the precursor period. )

  FIG. 21A is a diagram for explaining each precursor scenario. As shown in FIG. 21A, each precursor scenario includes a precursor scenario 1 to a precursor scenario 8. When the precursor period starts, the sub CPU 412 determines the precursor scenario according to the number of games in the precursor period (initial value of the precursor mode counter). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 21A, when the precursor scenario 1 is determined, the special precursor mode is not shifted during the precursor period. Further, when the precursor scenario 1 is determined, both the specific effect and the continuous effect are not executed in the precursor period. When the precursor scenario 2 is determined, it does not shift to the special precursor mode during the precursor period. Moreover, when the precursor scenario 2 is determined, the continuous effect is executed, and the specific effect is not executed. When the precursor scenario 3 is determined, the special precursor mode is not shifted during the precursor period. When the precursor scenario 3 is determined, the specific effect is executed, and the continuous effect is not executed. When the precursor scenario 4 is determined, during the precursor period, a transition is made to the special precursor mode, and the specific effect and the continuous effect are not executed. When the precursor scenario 5 is determined, both the specific effect and the continuous effect are executed in the precursor period, and the mode does not shift to the special precursor mode. When the precursor scenario 6 is determined, in the precursor period, a transition to the special precursor mode is performed, the specific effect is executed, and the continuous effect is not executed. When the precursor scenario 7 is determined, in the precursor period, the transition to the special precursor mode is performed, the continuous effect is executed, and the specific effect is not executed. When the precursor scenario 8 is determined, the transition to the special precursor mode is performed in the precursor period, and both the specific effect and the continuous effect are executed.

  In the above configuration, the order of the game that shifts to the special sign mode (special book sign mode, special gasse sign mode) and the game in which the specific effect or the continuous effect is executed is predetermined for each sign scenario.

  FIG. 21B is a diagram for explaining the order of the game that shifts to the normal sign mode, the game that shifts to the special sign mode, the game that executes the specific effect, and the game that executes the continuous effect in each predictor scenario. FIG. As shown in FIG. 21B, in the precursor scenario 1, when the precursor period starts, the normal precursor mode is entered, and the normal precursor mode is maintained until the precursor period ends.

  As shown in FIG. 21B, in the precursor scenario 2, when the precursor period is started, the normal precursor mode is started. Also, in the precursor scenario 2, when the normal precursor mode ends, a continuous effect is executed, and then the precursor period ends. Similarly, in the precursor scenario 3, when the precursor period starts, the normal precursor mode is started, and when the normal precursor mode ends, the specific effect is executed, and then the precursor period ends. In the specific effect of the precursor scenario 3, for example, whether the AT state or the bonus combination is successful is notified. In the precursor scenario 4, when the precursor period is started, the normal precursor mode is started, and when the normal precursor mode is ended, the state shifts to the special precursor mode, and then the precursor period is ended.

  In the precursor scenario 5, when the precursor period starts, the normal precursor mode is started, and when the normal precursor mode ends, the specific effect is executed. In the specific production of the precursor scenario 5, it is notified that the development will be a continuous production. Thereafter, a continuous effect is executed, and the precursor period ends. In the precursor scenario 6, when the precursor period is started, the normal precursor mode is started, and when the normal precursor mode is ended, the specific effect is executed. In the specific effect of the precursor scenario 6, the fact that the transition is made to the special precursor mode is notified, and after the transition to the special precursor mode, the precursor period ends. In the precursor scenario 7, when the precursor period is started, the normal precursor mode is started, and when the normal precursor mode is ended, the state shifts to the special precursor mode, and then the precursor period is ended after the continuous performance is executed. In the precursor scenario 8, when the precursor period is started, the normal precursor mode is started, and when the normal precursor mode is ended, the specific effect is executed. In the specific effect of the precursor scenario 8, the fact that the mode is shifted to the special precursor mode is notified. Thereafter, after the transition to the special sign mode, the continuous effect is executed, and the sign period ends.

  In the above configuration, when the precursor scenario (2, 5, 7, 8) including the continuous effect is determined, the sub CPU 412 determines the number of games of the continuous effect by lottery. The number of games of continuous production is determined by lottery from one to four times. The sub CPU 412 stores the number of games of the continuous effect in the continuous effect number counter. The continuous effect number counter is provided in the sub RAM 414, for example.

  When the precursor scenario (4, 6, 7, 8) including the special precursor mode is determined, the sub CPU 412 determines the number of games in the special precursor mode by lottery. The number of games in the special sign mode is determined by lottery from 7 to 22. The sub CPU 412 stores the number of games in the special sign mode in the special sign mode number counter. The special precursor mode number counter is provided in the sub RAM 414, for example.

  When the sub CPU 412 determines the precursor scenario (3, 5, 6, 8) including the specific performance, the sub CPU 412 specifies the current precursor period (the AT state or the state where the bonus combination is won). The number of play games is determined by lottery. Specifically, the number of games for a specific performance is determined by lottery two or three times. In this precursor period, the number of games with a long specific effect is easily determined as compared to the case where the precursor period is not. In the above configuration, as the specific effect continues, the player's expectation for winning the AT state or bonus combination can be increased. The sub CPU 412 stores the number of games of the specific effect in the specific effect counter. The specific effect number counter is provided in the sub RAM 414, for example. Similar to the specific effect, the number of games in the continuous effect or the special sign mode may be determined according to whether or not it is the present sign period.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 412 determines the precursor scenario according to the number of games in the precursor period so that the total number of games in the specific effect, the continuous effect, and the special precursor mode does not exceed the number of games in the precursor period. . Specifically, the specific performance is executed over a maximum of three games. Therefore, the sub CPU 412 does not determine the precursor scenario including the specific effect when the number of games in the precursor period is less than three. Further, the continuous performance is executed over a maximum of four games. Therefore, the sub CPU 412 does not determine a precursor scenario including a continuous effect when the number of games in the precursor period is less than four. In addition, the maximum number of games in the special sign mode is 22 times. Therefore, the sub CPU 412 does not determine the precursor scenario including the special precursor mode when the number of games in the precursor period is less than 22.

  Further, the sub CPU 412 does not determine a precursor scenario including a specific effect and a continuous effect when the number of games in the precursor period is less than seven. When the number of games in the precursor period is less than 25, the sub CPU 412 does not determine the precursor scenario including the specific performance and the special precursor mode. When the number of games in the precursor period is less than 26, the sub CPU 412 does not determine the precursor scenario including the continuous performance and the special precursor mode. When the number of games in the precursor period is less than 29, the sub CPU 412 does not determine the precursor scenario including the specific effect, the continuous effect, and the special precursor mode. According to the above configuration, the total number of games of the specific effect, the continuous effect, and the special sign mode does not become larger than the number of games in the sign period. Therefore, the specific effect, the continuous effect, and the special sign mode are executed within the sign period.

  Note that the type of precursor scenario is not limited to the above example. For example, a precursor scenario including a presentation mode other than the normal precursor mode and the special precursor mode may be provided. In addition, a precursor scenario in which a continuous effect can be executed a plurality of times in one precursor period may be provided, or a precursor scenario in which a specific effect can be executed a plurality of times in one precursor period. Further, in the above precursor scenario, the transition to the special precursor mode is performed after the normal precursor mode. However, a precursor scenario for transitioning to the normal precursor mode after the special precursor mode may be provided.

  FIG. 21C is a diagram for describing a specific example of the number of games in the continuous effect, the specific effect, the special sign mode, and the normal sign mode. FIG. 21 (c) shows the number of games in the continuous effect, the specific effect, the special sign mode, and the normal sign mode in the sign period when the sign scenario 8 is determined. In the precursor scenario 8, as described above, the special sign mode is started from the next game in which the specific effect is ended, the continuous effect is executed from the next game in which the special sign mode is ended, and the sign period ends after the continuous effect. To do.

  In the specific example of FIG. 21C, it is assumed that Nt times are determined as the number of games in the precursor period. Further, in the specific example of FIG. 21C, it is assumed that Nz times (Nz is an integer from a numerical value “1” to a numerical value “4”) are determined as the number of games for continuous production. In the above case, the game in which the continuous performance is started in the precursor period is a game in which the precursor mode counter is a numerical value “Nz”. Furthermore, in the specific example of FIG. 21C, it is assumed that Ny (Ny is an integer from a numerical value “7” to a numerical value “22”) is determined as the number of games in the special sign mode. In the above case, the game in which the special precursor mode is started in the precursor period is a game in which the precursor mode counter is a numerical value “Nz + Ny”. In the specific example of FIG. 21C, it is assumed that Nx times (Nx is a numerical value “2” or a numerical value “3”) are determined as the number of games of a specific effect. In the above case, the game in which the specific effect is started in the precursor period is a game in which the precursor mode counter is a numerical value “Nz + Ny + Nx”.

  For example, the number of games in the precursor period is 32 (Nt = 32), the number of games in continuous production is 4 (Nz = 4), the number of games in special precursor mode is 22 (Ny = 22), and the number of games in a specific production Is 3 times (Nx = 3). In the above case, the initial value “32” is set in the precursor mode counter, and the specific effect is executed from the game in which the precursor mode counter is the numerical value “29” (4 + 22 + 3). In addition, the sign mode counter shifts to the special sign mode with a game with the numerical value “26” (4 + 22), and the continuous effect is executed from the game with the numerical value “4”. In the present embodiment, the numerical value of the precursor mode counter at which execution of the specific effect is started (numerical value “29” in the above example) is stored in the specific effect start counter. In addition, the numerical value of the precursor mode counter at which the execution of the continuous effect is started (the numerical value “4” in the above example) is stored in the continuous effect start counter. Further, the numerical value of the precursor mode counter that shifts to the special precursor mode (the numerical value “26” in the above example) is stored in the special precursor mode start counter. The specific effect start counter, the continuous effect start counter, and the special sign mode start counter are provided in the sub RAM 414, for example.

  As shown in FIG. 21 (c), the number of games (Nw) in the normal sign mode is the difference between the total number of games (Nx + Ny + Nz) in the specific effect, the special sign mode, and the continuous effect and the number of games (Nt) in the sign period. (Nw = Nt−Nx−Ny−Nz). In the above configuration, it is assumed that the sign period is 29 games, the continuous effect is 4 games, the special sign mode is 22 games, and the specific effect is 3 games. In the above case, the total number of games of the continuous effect, the special sign mode, and the specific effect is 29 games, which matches the number of games in the sign period. That is, the difference between the total number of games in the specific effect, the special sign mode, and the continuous effect and the number of games in the sign period is “0” (Nw = 0). Therefore, when the precursor period is started, the specific effect is executed without going through the normal precursor mode.

  Hereinafter, a specific example of the precursor period in which the specific effect is executed will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, the initial value is set in the precursor mode counter (the present precursor mode counter, the gasse precursor mode counter) at the start of the precursor period, and the value “1” is subtracted by 1 for each game in the precursor period. FIG. 22 shows the numerical value of the precursor mode counter in each game during the precursor period. FIG. 22 also shows the range of the precursor mode counter in which the specific effect is executed and the range of the precursor mode counter that shifts to the normal precursor mode or the special precursor mode.

  FIG. 22A-1 is a diagram for describing a specific example of the precursor period. The specific example of FIG. 22 (a-1) assumes a case where a bonus combination is won, the number of games in the precursor period is determined to be five, and precursor scenario 3 is determined. In the above case, the initial value “5” is set in the precursor mode counter. Moreover, the specific example of FIG. 22 (a-1) assumes the case where the number of games of a specific effect is determined to be three times. In the above case, the numerical value “3” is set to the specific effect number counter, and the numerical value “3” is set to the specific effect start counter. As shown in FIG. 22 (a-1), when the number of games in the foreplay period is set to 5 and the number of games for the specific effect is set to 3, the number of the foreplay mode counter is “5” or “ Each game of “4” is in the normal sign mode, and the specific effect is executed from the game in which the present sign mode counter is subtracted from the value “3” of the specific effect start counter. Further, when the sign mode counter is subtracted to the numerical value “0”, the mode shifts to the bonus notification mode.

  FIG. 22 (a-2) is a diagram for describing a specific example of the gasse precursor period. The specific example of FIG. 22 (a-2) assumes a case where a rare combination is won, the number of games in the Gase precursor period is determined to be 5, and the precursor scenario 3 is determined. In the above case, the initial value “5” is set in the gasset precursor mode counter. Moreover, the specific example of FIG. 22A-2 assumes a case where the number of games of a specific effect is determined to be three. In the above case, the numerical value “3” is set to the specific effect number counter, and the numerical value “3” is set to the specific effect start counter. As shown in FIG. 22 (a-2), when the number of games in the Gase precursor period is set to five and the number of games for a specific effect is set to three, the Gase precursor mode counter has a numerical value “5” or a numerical value “ Each game of “4” is in the normal witness mode, and the specific effect is executed from the game in which the gusset omen mode counter is subtracted from the value “3” of the specific effect start counter. In addition, when the gasse precursor mode counter is decremented to a numerical value “0”, the normal non-predictor mode is entered.

  FIG. 22B-1 is a diagram for explaining another specific example of the precursor period. The specific example of FIG. 22 (b-1) assumes a case where the AT state is won, the number of games in the precursor period is determined to be 32, and the precursor scenario 6 is determined. In the above case, the initial value “32” is set in the precursor mode counter. In the specific example of FIG. 22 (b-1), it is assumed that the number of games of a specific effect is determined to be 3 and the number of games of the special book precursor mode is determined to be 22. In the above case, the numerical value “3” is set in the specific effect number counter, and the numerical value “22” is set in the special sign mode counter. Also, the numerical value “25” is set in the specific effect start counter, and the special sign mode start counter is set to the value “22”. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 22 (b-1), each game in which the present sign mode counter is in the numerical value “32” to the numerical value “26” is in the normal sign mode, and the present sign mode counter is in the numerical value “25” to the value “ A specific effect is executed in each game of “23”, and each game in which the pre-sign mode counter is a numerical value “22” to a numerical value “1” is changed to a special pre-sign mode. Further, when the precursor mode counter is decremented to a numerical value “0”, the process proceeds to the start preparation mode.

  FIG. 22 (b-2) is a diagram for explaining another specific example of the gasse precursor period. The specific example of FIG. 22 (b-2) assumes a case where a rare combination is won, the number of games in the Gase precursor period is determined to be 32, and the precursor scenario 6 is determined. In the above case, the initial value “32” is set in the gasset precursor mode counter. Further, the specific example of FIG. 22B-2 assumes a case where the number of games of a specific effect is determined to be 3 times and the number of games of the special gaze warning mode is determined to be 22. In the above case, the numerical value “3” is set in the specific effect number counter, and the numerical value “22” is set in the special sign mode counter. In addition, a numerical value “25” is set in the specific effect start counter, and a numerical value “22” is set in the special sign mode start counter. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 22 (b-2), each game from the numerical value “32” to the numerical value “26” is changed to the normal gastic warning mode, and the numerical value “25” is changed from the numerical value “25” to the numerical value “25”. A specific effect is executed in each game of “23”, and each game with a numerical value “22” from the numerical value “22” of the gastic warning mode counter is changed to the special gastic warning mode. In addition, when the gasse precursor mode counter is decremented to a numerical value “0”, the normal non-predictor mode is entered.

  FIG. 23A is a diagram for explaining each specific effect. Each specific effect of this embodiment includes a specific effect A, a specific effect B, and a specific effect C. In each specific effect, the character G (A, B, C) corresponding to the specific effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 23A, in the specific effect A, the character GA is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. In the specific effect B, the character GB is displayed.

  In the specific effect A and the specific effect B, the symbol navigation is executed. In the symbol navigation, each symbol image GZ is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30, and the winning combination won in each game is notified. Each symbol image GZ represents one of the symbols of each reel 12. For example, in the symbol navigation when the replay is won in the specific effect A or the specific effect B, an image (replay image GZa described later) representing the replay symbol is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. The symbol navigation is executed at the time of the third stop operation.

  In the specific effect C, color navigation is executed. In color navigation, a specific image (balloon image GF, which will be described later) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in a color corresponding to the winning combination. For example, when the replay is won in the specific effect C, the fact that the replay has been won is notified by displaying a specific image of light blue (the color of the replay symbol). The color navigation is executed at the time of the third stop operation, like the symbol navigation.

  The sub CPU 412 determines one of the specific effects by lottery. Specifically, as described above, a game in which a specific effect in the precursor period is executed (a game in which the specific effect start counter matches the precursor mode counter) is determined in advance when the precursor period is shifted. The sub CPU 412 executes a specific effect determination process for determining the effect scenario s when a game in which the specific effect start counter matches the precursor mode counter is started. Each production scenario s includes a production scenario sa, a production scenario sb, and a production scenario sc. When the production scenario sa is determined, the specific production A is executed in the subsequent game, when the production scenario sb is decided, the specific production B is executed, and when the production scenario sc is decided, the specific production C is Executed.

  Each effect scenario s is determined according to the number of games of a specific effect (specific effect counter). Specifically, the production scenario sa includes a production scenario sa_2G and a production scenario sa_3G. In addition, the production scenario sb includes the production scenario sb_2G and the production scenario sb_3G, and the production scenario sc includes the production scenario sc_2G and the production scenario sc_3G. The sub CPU 412 determines the production scenario sa_2G or the production scenario sb_2G or the production scenario sc_2G when the number of games of the specific production is 2, and when the number of games of the specific production is 3, the production scenario sa_3G or the production scenario sb_3G or the production The scenario sc_3G is determined.

  In this embodiment, in addition to the above-described specific effect determination process, each specific effect (A to C) may be determined in the effect lottery process. The effect lottery process is executed in each game, and any of various effects (normal effects, etc.) including each specific effect is determined. Each specific effect determined in the effect lottery process is executed in one game. As described above, each specific effect determined in the specific effect determination process is executed over two or three games. That is, each specific effect is executed over 1 to 3 games.

  FIG. 23B is a diagram for explaining a game in which a specific effect is executed in the precursor period. In the specific example of FIG. 23B, when the precursor period is started, the specific effect is executed from the Nth game (N is a positive integer) in the precursor period, and the specific effect is performed three times. It is assumed that it is determined in advance that the game will be executed (specific effect start counter = N, specific effect number counter = 3). Further, in the specific example of FIG. 23B, it is assumed that the production scenario sa_3G is determined in the specific production determination process of the Nth game in the precursor period. In the above case, the specific effect A is executed from the Nth game to the N + 2th game in the precursor period.

  In the specific example of FIG. 23B, it is assumed that the specific effect B is determined in the effect lottery process of the Mth game (M is a positive integer smaller than N) in the precursor period. In the effect lottery process for each game, a specific effect (A to C) or another effect is randomly determined. In the above configuration, the specific effect is executed in a random game in the precursor period.

  In the present embodiment, specific effects (A to C) can be determined in the effect lottery process of each game in the non-precursor period in addition to the precursor period. However, when the specific effect is determined in the effect lottery process, the specific effect is not always determined in the next game. On the other hand, in the precursor state, the specific effect determined by the specific effect determination process covers a plurality of (two or three times) games as described above. In the above configuration, when a specific effect is executed over a plurality of games, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the precursor period.

  FIG. 24A is a conceptual diagram of an effect lottery table. For example, the sub CPU 412 determines the effect of each game using an effect lottery table corresponding to the effect mode. As described above, in the effect lottery process, various effects including the specific effects (A to C) are determined. Specifically, the effect lottery table includes each lottery value of each effect. Specifically, the lottery value Na of the specific effect A, the lottery value Nb of the specific effect B, and the lottery value Nc of the specific effect C are included (N is a positive integer). In addition, each lottery value for each effect is provided for each winning area. For example, the lottery value of the specific effect A is a numerical value Na1 when the replay is won, and a numerical value Na2 when the common bell is won. The sub CPU 412 sequentially subtracts each lottery value of each effect from the random value R4, and determines an effect whose subtraction result is a negative number.

  FIG. 24B and FIG. 24C are conceptual diagrams of the effect scenario determination table (X, Y). The sub CPU 412 determines the effect scenario s using the effect scenario determination table in a predetermined game where the specific effect starts. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 executes a specific effect determination process in a game in which the specific effect start counter matches the sign counter, and uses an effect scenario determination table corresponding to the number of games of the specific effect (specific effect number counter). Then, the production scenario s is determined. Specifically, when the number of games of a specific effect determined in advance when the precursor period starts is 2, the sub CPU 412 uses the effect scenario determination table X (FIG. 24B) to select the effect scenario s. decide. In addition, when the number of games of a specific effect determined in advance is 3, the sub CPU 412 determines the effect scenario s using the effect scenario determination table Y (FIG. 24C).

As shown in FIG. 24B, the effect scenario determination table X includes the lottery value NAx (1 to 8) of the effect scenario sa_G2, the lottery value NBx (1 to 8) of the effect scenario sb_G2, and the lottery value NCx ( 1-8). In addition, as shown in FIG. 24C, the production scenario determination table Y includes the lottery value NAy (1-8) of the production scenario sa_G3, the lottery value NBy (1-8) of the production scenario sb_G3, and the lottery value of the production scenario sc_G3. NCy (1-8). Each lottery value is provided for each winning area. The sub CPU 412 subtracts the lottery value corresponding to the winning area from the random value R4, and determines the effect scenario s in which the result of the subtraction is a negative number.

  In each game where a specific effect (A to C) is executed, each game effect lottery process is executed by the sub CPU 412, and a specific effect in each game is determined. For example, when a specific effect is determined in the current game by the effect lottery process, each game effect lottery process is executed thereafter. Further, in each game for which execution of the specific effect is determined in advance by the effect scenario, each game effect lottery process is executed at the time of starting the game (see FIG. 64 described later). In each specific effect, symbol navigation or color navigation is executed in accordance with the effect determined in each game effect lottery process.

  Hereinafter, the specific effect A will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, in the specific effect A, various symbol navigations are executed. 25 (a-1) to 25 (a-3) are diagrams for explaining each navigation image (design image GZ, special image GT, continuation image GK) displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the specific effect A. FIG. FIG. In the symbol navigation (during the third stop operation), the specific navigation image is displayed with emphasis over the other navigation images, and for example, the winning combination of the current game is notified.

  FIG. 25A-1 is a diagram for explaining each of the symbol images GZ (a to d) displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the specific effect A. FIG. 25A-1 shows a simulated diagram of each symbol image GZ. In the specific effect A, each symbol image GZ including the replay image GZa, the bell image GZb, the watermelon image GZc, and the cherry image GZd is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. As described above, each symbol image GZ (ad) represents one of the symbols (including similar symbols) on each reel 12. Specifically, the replay image GZa represents the replay symbol of each reel 12, the bell image GZb represents the bell image, the watermelon image GZc represents the watermelon symbol, and the cherry image GZd represents the cherry symbol.

  In the symbol navigation, the specific symbol image GZ is displayed with emphasis over the other symbol images GZ, and the winning combination corresponding to the specific symbol image GZ is notified. Specifically, in the symbol navigation, when the replay image GZa is displayed with emphasis over the other symbol images GZ, the replay is notified. Further, in the symbol navigation, when the bell image GZb is displayed with emphasis over the other symbol images GZ, the bell combination is notified, and when the watermelon image GZc is displayed with emphasis over the other symbol images GZ, the watermelon combination is displayed. Is notified and the cherry image GZd is displayed with emphasis over the other symbol images GZ, the cherry role is notified. The winning combination of this game will be notified by symbol navigator.

  In the specific effect A, each special image GT (a to f) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in addition to the above symbol images GZ. FIG. 25 (a-2) is a diagram for explaining each special image GT displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the specific effect A. FIG. 25 (a-2) shows a simulation diagram of each special image GT. Each special image GT includes a blank image GTa, a chance image GTb, a precursor image GTc, a confirmed image GTd, a developed image GTe, and a transition image GTf. Each of the above-described symbol images represents one of the symbols of each reel 12, whereas the special image represents other than each symbol of each reel 12, and a specific winning combination is not notified depending on the special image.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 25, the blank image GTa represents, for example, a white heart-shaped figure. The chance image GTb represents, for example, a purple heart-shaped figure on which a character string “CHANCE” is displayed. The precursor image GTc is, for example, a star-shaped figure and displays a question mark “?”. Each of the above special images GT (ac) is notified by symbol navigation.

  The symbol navigation for notifying each special image GT is executed with a probability corresponding to the effect mode or the winning area. For example, the symbol navigator for notifying the blank image GTa is more easily executed when the loss is determined than when other winning areas are won. In addition, the symbol navigation for notifying the chance image GTb is easier to execute when the chance eye is won than when other winning areas are won. The symbol navigation for notifying the precursor image GTc is easier to execute in the precursor mode than in the non-predictor mode.

  The confirmed image GTd is an image for notifying that a bonus combination or AT state has been won. When the confirmed image GTd is notified in the symbol navigation, after the current specific effect A, the mode shifts to the AT mode (start preparation mode, bonus notification mode). Further, the developed image GTe is an image for notifying that the development is a continuous production. When the developed image GTe is notified in the symbol navigator, it develops into a continuous effect after the current specific effect A. The transition image GTf is an image for notifying that the transition is to the special sign mode. When the transition image GTf is notified in the symbol navigation, after the current specific effect A, the mode shifts to the special sign mode.

  The above is the description of each image that is notified (highlighted) by the symbol navigation. As described above, the symbol navigator is executed in response to the third stop operation in the final game of the specific effect A. On the other hand, in the game in which the specific effect A continues next time, continuous navigation is executed in response to the third stop operation. In the continuous navigation, a continuation image GK is displayed, and notification that the specific effect A is continued in the next game is notified. FIG. 25A-3 shows a simulation diagram of the continuation image GK. The continuation image GK is an image for notifying that the specific effect A is continued in the next game, and represents, for example, a character string “NEXT”.

  When each game of the specific effect A is started, a plurality (2 to 4) of navigation images are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 (FIGS. 27A-1 to 27A-3 described later). )reference). Specifically, when the first game of the specific effect A is started, four navigation images are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. Hereinafter, the display of the four navigation images is referred to as “force navigation”. Further, when the second game of the specific effect A is started, three navigation images are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. Hereinafter, the display of the three navigation images is referred to as “triple navigation”. Further, when the third game of the specific effect A is started, two navigation images are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. Hereinafter, the display of two navigation images is referred to as “double navigation”. In the symbol navigation, among navigation images displayed by force navigation, triple navigation, or double navigation, a navigation image showing a winning combination in the current game is displayed with emphasis over other navigation images (FIG. 27 described later). (Refer to (b-1)).

  FIGS. 25 (b-1) to (b-3) are diagrams for explaining the order (time) in which force navigation, triple navigation, double navigation, continuous navigation, and symbol navigation are executed. FIG. 25 (b-1) is a specific example when the specific effect A is executed in one game. When the specific effect A is executed in one game, the force navigation is executed with the start operation of the game, and four navigation images are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. Thereafter, the symbol navigation is executed in response to the third stop operation, and any one of the four navigation images is emphasized from the other navigation images.

  FIG. 25 (b-2) is a specific example when the specific effect A is executed in two games. When the specific effect A is executed in two games, the force navigation is executed in response to the start operation of the first game, as in the case where the specific effect A is executed in one game. Thereafter, continuous navigation is executed in response to the third stop operation of the first game. When the second game start operation of the specific effect A is triggered, triple navigation is executed, and three navigation images are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. Thereafter, the symbol navigation is executed in response to the third stop operation, and any one of the three navigation images is emphasized from the other navigation images. In the present embodiment, a navigation image that is not included in the navigation image displayed by the force navigation of the first game can be displayed by the triple navigation of the second game. However, any three of the navigation images displayed with the force navigation may be displayed with the subsequent triple navigation.

  FIG. 25 (b-3) is a specific example in the case where the specific effect A is executed in three games. When the specific effect A is executed by three games, the force navigation is executed with the start operation of the first game as in the case where the specific effect A is executed by two games. Continuous navigation is executed in response to the stop operation, and then triple navigation is executed in response to the start operation of the second game. Further, continuous navigation is executed in response to the third stop operation of the second game. When the third game of the specific effect A is started, double navigation is executed, and two navigation images are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. Thereafter, the symbol navigation is executed in response to the third stop operation, and one of the two navigation images is emphasized from the other navigation images. In the present embodiment, a navigation image that is not included in the navigation image displayed with triple navigation can be displayed with double navigation. However, a configuration may be adopted in which any two of the navigation images displayed in triple navigation are displayed in the subsequent double navigation.

  In each game of the specific effect A described above, a plurality of navigation images displayed by force navigation, triple navigation, and double navigation, and a navigation image that is notified by symbol navigation are obtained by the above-described game effect lottery processing. According to the decided production.

  FIG. 26 is a diagram for explaining each navigation image displayed in each game effect of the specific effect A. In FIG. 26, a navigation image displayed by force navigation, triple navigation, or double navigation is indicated by a circle (black circle, double circle). Moreover, the navigation image alert | reported by symbol navigation among the navigation images displayed by force navigation, triple navigation, or double navigation is shown by a double circle.

In each game effect lottery process, depending on the winning area of the current game, the current effect mode (whether or not this sign mode), the effect mode after the end of the specified effect, or whether or not the specified effect continues Thus, the effect is determined in each game effect lottery process. In each game effect lottery process in the specific effect A, the replay effect xa, the bell effect xb, the watermelon effect xc, the cherry effect xd, the blank effect xe, the chance effect xf, the sign effect xg, the transition effect xh, and the development effect xi are determined. Each effect including the effect xj and the continuation effect xk is determined. In the present embodiment, each effect of each game of the specific effect A is collectively referred to as “each game effect x”.

  Each of the replay effects xa (1 to 5) is determined when the replay is won, and the replay image GZa is displayed with emphasis over the other navigation images in the symbol navigation at the time of the third stop operation. Each bell effect xb (1-5) is determined when the common bell is won, and the bell image GZb is displayed with emphasis on the other navigation images in the symbol navigation. The watermelon effect xc is determined when the watermelon is won, and the watermelon image GZc is displayed with emphasis on the other navigation images in the design navigation. However, in the watermelon effect xc, when the watermelon role is missed, the blank image GTa is highlighted from the other navigation images instead of the watermelon image GZc by the design navigation. The cherry effect xd is determined when a weak cherry or a strong cherry is won, and the cherry symbol GZd is emphasized and displayed with respect to other navigation images by the symbol navigation. However, in the cherry effect xd, when the cherry role is missed, the blank image GTa is displayed with emphasis over the other navigation images instead of the cherry image GZd by the design navigation.

  Each blank effect xe (1 to 4) is determined when a specific winning area including a loss is won, and the blank image GTa is displayed with emphasis over other navigation images in the design navigation. Each blank effect xe of the present embodiment is more easily determined when a loss is determined than when another winning area is determined. Each chance effect xf is determined when a specific winning area including a chance eye is won, and the chance image GTb is displayed with emphasis over other navigation images in the design navigation. Each chance effect xf of the present embodiment is more easily determined when the chance item is won than when other winning areas are won. In each indication effect xg, the indication image GTc is displayed with emphasis over other navigation images by symbol navigation. The precursor effect xg is more easily determined in the precursor period than in the non-predictor period. Therefore, when the precursor effect xg occurs frequently, it can be estimated that the player has shifted to the precursor period.

  In each transition effect xh (1 to 4), the transition image GTf is displayed with emphasis over the other navigation images by symbol navigation. Each transition effect xh is determined when shifting to the special sign mode after the specific effect A ends. According to the above configuration, the transition effect xh is notified that the transition to the special sign mode is made. In each development effect xi (1 to 4), the development image GTe is displayed with emphasis over the other navigation images by symbol navigation. Each development effect xi is determined when the specific effect A develops into a continuous effect after the end. According to the above configuration, each development effect xi is informed that it will develop into a continuous effect. In each finalized effect xj (1-3), the finalized image GTd is displayed with emphasis over the other navigation images by symbol navigation. Each confirmed effect xj is determined when the effect mode after the specific effect A ends is the bonus notification mode or the start preparation mode. According to the above configuration, in the confirmed effect xj, it is notified that the bonus combination or the AT state has been won. The continuous effect xk is determined when the specific effect A is continued in the next game. In a game in which the continuation effect xk is executed, during the third stop operation, the continuation image GK is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 to notify that the specific effect A is continued in the next game. The combination of the navigation images displayed by the force navigation and the triple navigation of the continuation effect xk is determined by lottery from any combination of navigation images of each effect in which the symbol navigation is executed.

  Each of the replay effects xa includes a replay effect xa1, a replay effect xa2, a replay effect xa3, a replay effect xa4, and a replay effect xa5. Each replay effect a (1 to 5) is common in that the replay image GZa is displayed with emphasis on symbol navigation, and the combination of navigation images displayed at the start of the game is different. That is, in each replay effect xa, a combination of navigation images displayed by the force navigation is different. Specifically, in the replay effect xa1, the replay image GZa, the bell image GZb, the cherry image GZd, and the blank image GTa are displayed at the start of the game. In the replay effect xa2, the replay image GZa, the bell image GZb, the watermelon image GZc, and the blank image GTa are displayed at the start of the game. In the replay effect xa3, the replay image GZa, the bell image GZb, the chance image GTb, and the blank image GTa. Are displayed at the start of the game. In the replay effect xa4, the replay image GZa, the bell image GZb, the precursor image GTc, and the blank image GTa are displayed at the start of the game. In the replay effect xa5, the replay image GZa, the bell image GZb, and the chance are displayed. The image GTb and the precursor image GTc are displayed at the start of the game.

Each bell effect xb includes a bell effect xb1, a bell effect xb2, a bell effect xb3, a bell effect xb4, and a bell effect xb5. Each bell effect xb (1 to 5) is common in that the bell image GZb is displayed with emphasis on the symbol navigation, and the combination of the navigation images displayed at the start of the game is different. That is, in each bell effect xb, the combination of navigation images displayed by the force navigation is different. Specifically, in the bell effect xb1, the replay image GZa, the bell image GZb, the cherry image GZd, and the blank image GTa are displayed at the start of the game. In the bell effect xb2, the replay image GZa, the bell image GZb, the watermelon image GZc, and the blank image GTa are displayed at the start of the game. In the bell effect xb3, the replay image GZa, the bell image GZb, the chance image GTb, and the blank image GTa. Are displayed at the start of the game. In the bell effect xb4, the replay image GZa, the bell image GZb, the precursor image GTc, and the blank image GTa are displayed at the start of the game. In the bell effect xb5, the replay image GZa, the bell image GZb, and the chance. The image GTb and the precursor image GTc are displayed at the start of the game.

In the watermelon effect xc, the replay image GZa, the bell image GZb, the watermelon image GZc, and the blank image GTa are displayed by force navigation. In addition, as described above, in the watermelon effect xc, when the symbol combination related to the watermelon role is stopped and displayed on the effective line, the watermelon image GZc is displayed with emphasis over the other navigation images in the symbol navigation. On the other hand, when a watermelon role is missed, the blank image GTa is displayed in an enhanced manner instead of the watermelon image GZc in the symbol navigation.

  By the way, suppose that the blank image GTa is not displayed by the force navigation of the watermelon production xc. That is, a configuration is assumed in which the blank image GTa is not included in the four navigation images displayed in the watermelon effect xc. In addition, in the above watermelon production xc, it is assumed that when the combination of symbols of watermelon is stopped and displayed on the active line, the watermelon image GZc is highlighted, and when the watermelon role is missed, the blank image GTa is highlighted. To do. In the above configuration, in a game in which a watermelon role is missed, a blank symbol image GTa that is not displayed in the force navigation at the start of the game is suddenly displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 at the time of the third stop. As described above, in the symbol navigation at the time of the third stop, usually, one of the navigation images displayed by the force navigation at the start of the game is highlighted. Therefore, when the blank image GTa that is not displayed with the force navigation is highlighted with the symbol navigation, there may be a disadvantage that the player feels uncomfortable. In consideration of the above circumstances, in the present embodiment, both the watermelon image GZc and the blank image GTa are displayed in the force navigation of the watermelon effect xc. According to the configuration of the present embodiment, the above inconvenience is suppressed.

In the cherry effect xd, the replay image GZa, the bell image GZb, the cherry image GZd, and the blank image GTa are displayed by force navigation. Further, as described above, in the cherry effect xd, when the symbol combination related to each cherry combination is stopped and displayed on the effective line, the cherry image GZd is displayed with emphasis over the other navigation images in the symbol navigation. On the other hand, if the cherry role is missed, the blank image GTa is displayed highlighted with the symbol navigation instead of the cherry image GZd. As described above, in the force navigation with cherry effect xd, both the cherry image GZd and the blank image GTa that may be highlighted in the subsequent symbol navigation are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the same manner as the force navigation with watermelon effect xc. Is displayed. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, in the symbol navigation of the cherry effect xd, the navigation image that is not displayed by the force navigation is highlighted, and the inconvenience that gives the player a sense of incongruity is suppressed.

Each blank effect xe includes a blank effect xe1, a blank effect xe2, a blank effect xe3, and a blank effect xe4. The blank effects xe (1 to 5) are common in that the blank image GTa is displayed with emphasis on the symbol navigation, and the combination of the navigation images displayed on the force navigation is different. Specifically, in the blank effect xe1, the replay image GZa, the bell image GZb, the cherry image GZd, and the blank image GTa are displayed at the start of the game. In the blank effect xe2, the replay image GZa, the bell image GZb, the watermelon image GZc, and the blank image GTa are displayed by force navigation. In the blank effect xe3, the replay image GZa, the bell image GZb, the chance image GTb, and the blank image GTa. Are displayed in the force navigation, and in the blank effect xe4, the replay image GZa, the bell image GZb, the precursor image GTc, and the blank image GTa are displayed in the force navigation.

  Each chance effect xf includes a chance effect xf1 and a chance effect xf2, and each chance effect xf is common in that the chance image GTb is highlighted and displayed in the pattern navigation, and is a navigation image displayed in the force navigation. The combination is different. Specifically, the replay image GZa, the bell image GZb, the chance image GTb, and the blank image GTa are displayed in the force navigation of the chance effect xf1, and the replay image GZa, the bell image GZb, and the chance are displayed in the force navigation of the chance effect xf2. An image GTb and a precursor image GTc are displayed.

The replay effect xa, the bell effect xb, the watermelon effect xc, the cherry effect xd, the blank effect xe, and the chance effect xf are determined in the first game of the specific effect A (game in the precursor mode or the non-predictor mode). . That is, the replay image GZa, the bell image GZb, the watermelon image GZc, the cherry image GZd, the blank image GTa, or the chance image GTb is notified by the symbol navigation of the first game of the specific effect A. However, a configuration may be adopted in which each of the above-described navigation images is notified by the symbol navigation of the second or third game of the specific effect A (game in the precursor mode).

Each sign effect xg includes a sign effect xg1, a sign effect xg2, a sign effect xg3, a sign effect xg5, a sign effect xg5, a sign effect xg6, and a sign effect xg7. Each precursor effect xg (1-7) is common in that the precursor image GTc is highlighted and displayed in the symbol navigation, and the combination of navigation images displayed at the start of the game (force navigation, triple navigation) is different. . Each precursor effect xg includes each precursor effect xg (1, 2) determined in the first game of the specific effect A and each precursor effect xg (3-7) determined in the second game. . That is, each precursor effect xg includes each precursor effect xg in which the force navigation is executed at the start of the game and each precursor effect xg in which the triple navigation is executed.

  The sign effect xg1 and the sign effect xg2 are executed in the first game of the specific effect A, and the force navigation is executed at the start of the game. Specifically, the replay image GZa, the bell image GZb, the blank image GTa, and the precursor image GTc are displayed in the force navigator of the precursor effect xg1, and the replay image GZa, the bell image GZb, and the chance are displayed in the force navigation of the precursor effect xg2. An image GTb and a precursor image GTc are displayed.

  The warning effect xg3, the warning effect xg4, the warning effect xg5, the warning effect xg6, and the warning effect xg7 are executed in the second game of the specific effect A, and triple navigation is executed at the start of the game. In the triple navigation of the warning effect xg3, the replay image GZa, the blank image GTa, and the warning image GTc are displayed. Further, in the triple navigation of the warning effect xg4, the bell image GZb, the blank image GTa, and the warning image GTc are displayed, and in the triple navigation of the warning effect xg5, the blank image GTa, the warning image GTc, and the transition image GTf are displayed. In the triple navigation of the warning effect xg6, the warning image GTc, the confirmed image GTd, and the developed image GTe are displayed, and in the triple navigation of the warning effect xg7, the warning image GTc, the transition image GTf, and the developed image GTe are displayed. Note that, in the third game of the specific effect A, the sign effect xg may be determined.

Each transition effect xh includes a transition effect xh1, a transition effect xh2, a transition effect xh3, and a transition effect xh4. Each transition effect xh (1 to 4) is common in that the transition image GTf is displayed with emphasis in symbol navigation, and the combination of navigation images displayed at the start of the game is different. Each transition effect xh includes each transition effect xh (1, 2) determined in the second game of the specific effect A and each transition effect xh (3, 4) determined in the third game. . That is, each transition effect xh includes each transition effect xh in which triple navigation is executed at the start of the game and each transition effect xh in which double navigation is executed.

  Transition effect xh1 and transition effect xh2 are executed in the second game of specific effect A, and triple navigation is executed at the start of the game. Specifically, in the triple navigation of the transition effect xh1, the blank image GTa, the precursor image GTc, and the transition image GTf are displayed at the start of the game, and in the triple navigation of the transition effect xh2, the precursor image GTc, the transition image GTf, and the developed image GTe is displayed at the start of the game. The transition effect xh3 and the transition effect xh4 are executed in the third game of the specific effect A, and double navigation is executed at the start of the game. Specifically, in the double navigation of the transition effect xh3, the transition image GTf and the confirmed image GTd are displayed, and in the double navigation of the transition effect xh4, the transition image GTf and the developed image GTe are displayed at the start of the game. The transition effect xh may be determined in the first game of the specific effect A.

Each development effect xi includes a development effect xi1, a development effect xi2, a development effect xi3, and a development effect xi4. Each development effect xi (1 to 4) is common in that the development image GTe is displayed with emphasis on the symbol navigation, and the combination of the navigation images displayed at the start of the game is different. Each development effect xi includes each development effect xi (1, 2) determined in the second game of the specific effect A and each development effect xi (3, 4) determined in the third game. . That is, each development effect xi includes each development effect xi in which triple navigation is executed at the start of the game and each development effect xi in which double navigation is executed.

  The development effect xi1 and the development effect xi2 are executed in the second game of the specific effect A, and triple navigation is executed at the start of the game. Specifically, in the triple navigation of the development effect xi1, the precursor image GTc, the confirmed image GTd, and the development image GTe are displayed at the start of the game, and in the triple navigation of the development effect xi2, the precursor image GTc, the transition image GTf, and the development image GTe is displayed at the start of the game. Further, the development effect xi3 and the development effect xi4 are executed in the third game of the specific effect A, and double navigation is executed at the start of the game. Specifically, in the double navigation of the development effect xi3, the development image GTe and the confirmed image GTd are displayed, and in the double navigation of the development effect xi4, the transition image GTf and the development image GTe are displayed at the start of the game. In addition, it is good also as a structure in which the development effect xi can be determined in the 1st game of the specific effect A.

The above-mentioned confirmed effect xj includes a confirmed effect xj1, a confirmed effect xj2, a confirmed effect xj3, and a confirmed effect xj4. Each confirmed effect xj (1 to 4) is common in that the confirmed image GTd is emphasized and displayed by the symbol navigation, and the combination of the navigation images displayed at the start of the game is different. Each confirmed effect xj includes each confirmed effect xj (1, 2) determined in the second game of the specific effect A and each confirmed effect xj (3, 4) determined in the second game. .

Specifically, in the confirmed effect xj1, the precursor image GTc, the developed image GTe, and the confirmed image GTd are displayed at the start of the game. The above confirmed effect xj1 is executed in the second game of the specific effect A. In the finalized effect xj2, the developed image GTe and the finalized image GTd are displayed at the start of the game, and in the finalized effect xj3, the transition image GTf and the finalized image GTd are displayed at the start of the game. The above-mentioned finalized effect xj2 and finalized effect xj3 are executed in the third game of the specific effect A. In addition, in the first game of the specific effect A, the above-described final effect xj may be determined.

  FIG. 27 is a simulation diagram of each screen (MA1 to MA5) of the liquid crystal display device 30 in the specific effect A. FIG. 27A-1 is a simulation diagram of the screen MA1 when the force navigation is executed. The screen MA1 is displayed during a period from when the game is started until the third stop operation is performed. As described above, in each game of the specific effect A, the liquid crystal display device 30 displays the character GA. The character GA is displayed near the center of each screen MA (1-5), for example. In the specific effect A, when the force navigation is executed, the liquid crystal display device 30 displays four navigation images. FIG. 27A-1 illustrates a case where a replay image GZa, a bell image GZb, a cherry image GZd, and a blank image GTa are displayed.

FIG. 27A-2 is a simulation diagram of the screen MA2 when triple navigation is executed. The screen MA2 is displayed during the period from when the game is started until the third stop operation is performed, similarly to the screen MA1 described above. When triple navigation is executed, the liquid crystal display device 30 displays three navigation images. FIG. 27A-2 illustrates a case where a replay image GZa, a blank image GTa, and a precursor image GTc are displayed among the navigation images.

  FIG. 27A-3 is a simulation diagram of the screen MA3 when the double navigation is executed. Screen MA3 is displayed during the period from when the game is started until the third stop operation is performed, similarly to screen MA1 and screen MA2 described above. When double navigation is executed, the liquid crystal display device 30 displays two navigation images. FIG. 27 (a-3) illustrates a case in which the confirmed image GTd and the developed image GTe are displayed among the navigation images. In addition, the specific aspect of each screen in the force navigation, the triple navigation, and the double navigation in the specific effect A can be changed as appropriate.

  FIG. 27A-4 is a simulation diagram of the screen MA4 when the continuous navigation is executed. The screen MA4 is displayed in response to the third stop operation. In the present embodiment, the continuous navigation is executed immediately after the third stop operation, and the screen MA4 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. As described above, the continuous image GK is displayed in the continuous navigation. In continuous navigation, as shown in FIG. 27A-4, each navigation image is hidden. However, the configuration of the screen MA4 is not limited to the above example. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which the display of the navigation image displayed immediately before the continuous navigation is maintained.

  FIG. 27A-5 is a simulation diagram of the screen MA5 when the symbol navigation is executed. The screen MA5 is displayed in response to the third stop operation. In the present embodiment, the symbol navigation is executed immediately after the third stop operation, and the screen MA5 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. As described above, in the symbol navigation, a navigation image corresponding to the current game effect (replay effect xa or the like) is displayed with emphasis. For example, FIG. 27 (a-5) is a specific example of symbol navigation in the replay effect xa. In the symbol navigation, the navigation images other than the navigation image corresponding to the current game are hidden. However, the configuration of the screen MA5 that emphasizes the navigation image corresponding to the effect is not limited to the above example. For example, it is good also as a structure by which displays other than the navigation image according to production are maintained. In the above configuration, for example, in order to emphasize a navigation image according to the effect, a configuration in which the navigation image is enlarged and displayed than other navigation images is conceivable.

  By the way, even if the effect of notifying the winning combination (for example, symbol navigator) is not intended for the winning notification of the winning combination (notification that the symbol combination of the winning combination has been stopped and displayed on the active line), the player Depending on the situation, it may be misunderstood that a winning notification has been made. Therefore, in the configuration in which the above-described notification is executed when the winning combination is missed, there is a possibility that when the winning combination is missed, it is erroneously recognized that the symbol combination of the winning combination is stopped and displayed on the active line. In view of the above circumstances, in the present embodiment, when a winning combination is missed, the inconvenience that the symbol combination of the winning combination is stopped and displayed on the active line is suppressed.

  Specifically, the watermelon role and the cherry role among the winning roles informed by the symbol navigator are missed depending on the stop operation position. Therefore, in the pattern navigation of the watermelon effect xc for informing the watermelon role, when the combination of watermelon symbols is stopped and displayed on the active line, the watermelon image GZc is highlighted, while when the watermelon role is missed, the watermelon image GZc Is not highlighted. Also, in the symbol navigation of the cherry effect xd for informing the cherry role, when the symbol combination of the cherry role is stopped and displayed on the active line, the cherry image GZd is highlighted while the cherry image GZd is missed. Is not highlighted.

  FIG. 28 is a diagram for explaining the cherry effect xd and the watermelon effect xc of the present embodiment. FIG. 28A is a schematic diagram of a screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 when the force navigation is executed with the cherry effect xd. In the cherry effect xd, as described above, the replay image GZa, the bell image GZb, the cherry image GZd, and the blank image GTa are displayed.

  FIG. 28 (b-1) shows a simulation of the screen on which the symbol navigation is executed in the game in which the cherry effect xd is executed, when the symbol combination related to the cherry role is stopped and displayed in the active line. FIG. As shown in FIG. 28 (b-1), when the cherry role is not missed, the cherry image GZd is highlighted and the cherry role is notified in the symbol navigation of the cherry effect xd. On the other hand, FIG. 28 (b-2) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the game where the cherry effect xd is executed when the symbol combination relating to the cherry role is stopped in a manner that is not stopped and displayed on the active line. It is a simulation figure of a screen. As shown in FIG. 28 (b-2), when the cherry role is missed, the blank image GTa is displayed in place of the cherry image GZd in the symbol navigation of the cherry effect xd. In the above case, the cherry role is not notified.

In the above configuration, the cherry role is notified by the cherry image GZd in the pattern navigation when the cherry role is not missed. On the other hand, in the case of the symbol navigation when the cherry role is missed, the cherry role is not notified. Therefore, according to the configuration of the present embodiment, compared to the configuration in which the notification of the cherry role is notified when the cherry role is missed, there is a disadvantage that the symbol combination of the cherry role is easily misidentified as being stopped and displayed on the active line. It is suppressed.

  In the present embodiment, when the cherry role is missed, the blank symbol GZd is highlighted in the symbol navigation, but the symbol navigation is not executed (a specific navigation image is not highlighted). Good. Even with the above configuration, the above-described disadvantages are suppressed. However, at the time of the third stop of each game effect (replay effect etc.) of the specific effect A, it is normal that the symbol navigation is executed. Therefore, when the symbol navigation is omitted, some players may feel uncomfortable. In view of the above circumstances, in this embodiment, when the cherry role is missed, the blank image GTa is highlighted instead of the cherry image GZd. In the present embodiment described above, there is an advantage that the above-mentioned uncomfortable feeling is suppressed because the symbol navigation is not omitted while suppressing the inconvenience that the symbol combination relating to the cherry role is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  FIG. 28C is a simulation diagram of a screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 when the force navigation is executed with the watermelon effect xc. In the watermelon effect xc, as described above, the replay image GZa, the bell image GZb, the watermelon image GZc, and the blank image GTa are displayed.

  FIG. 28 (d-1) shows a simulation of the screen on which the symbol navigation is executed in the game in which the watermelon effect xc is executed, when the symbol combination related to the watermelon is stopped in a manner of being stopped and displayed on the active line. FIG. As shown in FIG. 28 (d-1), when the watermelon role is not missed, the watermelon image GZc is highlighted and the watermelon role is notified in the design navigation of the watermelon effect xc. On the other hand, FIG. 28 (d-2) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the game in which the watermelon effect xc is executed, when the symbol combination related to the watermelon is stopped in a manner that is not stopped and displayed on the active line. It is a simulation figure of a screen. As shown in FIG. 28 (d-2), when the watermelon role is missed, the blank image GTa is displayed instead of the watermelon image GZc in the pattern navigation of the watermelon effect xc.

  In the watermelon effect xc of the present embodiment described above, inconvenience that the watermelon role is stopped and displayed on the active line is suppressed as compared with the configuration in which the watermelon role is notified when the watermelon role is missed. Further, in the watermelon effect xc, when the watermelon role is missed, the symbol navigation may not be executed. However, as described above, when the symbol navigation is omitted, the player may feel uncomfortable. In the watermelon effect xc of the present embodiment, when the watermelon role is missed, the symbol navigator that displays the blank image GTa is executed, so that the above-mentioned uncomfortable feeling is suppressed.

  The above is the description of each game effect of the specific effect A. Hereinafter, each game effect of the specific effect B will be described in detail.

  In the specific effect B, as in the specific effect A, the symbol navigation is executed. Similarly to the specific effect A, the navigation image displayed in the specific effect B includes the replay image GZa, the bell image GZb, the watermelon image GZc, the cherry image GZd, the blank image GTa, the chance image GTb, the precursor image GTc, and the confirmed image. GTd, the developed image GTe, and the transition image GTf are included. Further, in the specific effect B, as in the specific effect A, the force navigation is executed at the start of the first game. However, in the specific effect A, triple navigation is executed at the start of the second game, and double navigation is executed at the start of the third game (see FIG. 25 (b-2) and FIG. 25 (b) described above. -3)), in the specific effect B, the force navigation is executed at the start of the second and third games in the same manner as at the start of the first game.

  In the game where the specific effect B ends, as in the game where the specific effect A ends, the symbol navigation is executed, and in the game where the specific effect B continues, as in the game where the specific effect A continues, Continuous navigation is executed in response to the stop operation. However, in the specific effect B, a decrease display is performed in response to the first stop operation and the second stop operation. Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 29A to 29C, the timing (order) in which the force navigation, the reduced display, the continuous navigation, and the symbol navigation are executed in the specific effect B will be described.

  FIG. 29A is a specific example when the specific effect B is executed in one game. When the specific effect B is executed in one game, the force navigation is executed in response to the start operation of the game, and four navigation images are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. Thereafter, when the first stop operation is performed, a decrease display is executed. In the reduced display when the first stop operation is performed, any one of the four navigation images displayed by the force navigation is not displayed. The decrease display is also executed when the second stop operation is performed. In the present embodiment, the decrease display executed when triggered by the first stop operation is referred to as “first decrease display”, and the decrease display performed when triggered by the second stop operation is referred to as “second decrease display”. In the second reduced display, any one of the four navigation images displayed by the force navigation is excluded from the navigation images other than the navigation image that is hidden by the first reduced display. In the above configuration, two navigation images are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in a period from immediately after the second stop operation to immediately before the third stop operation (symbol navigation). Thereafter, the symbol navigation is executed in response to the third stop operation, and one of the two navigation images is displayed with emphasis over the other navigation images.

  FIG. 29B is a specific example in the case where the specific effect B is executed in two games. When the specific effect B is executed in two games, the force navigation is executed in response to the start operation of the first game, as in the case where the specific effect B is executed in one game. Thereafter, the first decrease display is executed in response to the first stop operation, the second decrease display is executed in response to the second stop operation, and the continuous navigation is executed in response to the third stop operation. In addition, the force navigator is executed in response to the second game start operation of the specific effect B, the first decrease display is executed in response to the first stop operation, and the second decrease display in response to the second stop operation. Executed. Thereafter, the symbol navigation is executed in response to the third stop operation.

  FIG.29 (c) is a specific example in case the specific effect B is performed by 3 games. When the specific effect B is executed in three games, the force navigation is executed with the start operation of the first game as in the case where the specific effect B is executed in two games. The first decrease display is triggered by the stop operation, the second decrease display is triggered by the second stop operation, and the continuous navigation is executed by the third stop operation, and then the force navigation is triggered by the second game start operation. Is executed again. Further, in the second game, as in the first game, the first decrease operation is performed by the first stop operation, the second decrease operation is performed by the second stop operation, and the continuous navigation is performed by the third stop operation. When the third game of the specific effect B is started, the force navigation is executed. Thereafter, the first decrease operation is performed by the first stop operation, the second decrease operation is performed by the second decrease display, and the symbol navigation is performed by the third stop operation. As will be described in detail later, the displayed navigation images may be different in each force navigation when the specific effect B is executed in a plurality of games.

  FIG. 30 is a diagram for explaining a navigation image displayed in each effect in each game of the specific effect B. In FIG. 30, the navigation images displayed by the force navigation of each effect are indicated by circles (black circles, double circles). Moreover, the navigation image alert | reported by symbol navigation among the navigation images displayed by force navigation is shown with a double circle (similar to FIG. 26 mentioned above).

  In each game effect lottery process in the specific effect B, the replay effect ya, the bell effect yb, the watermelon effect yc, the cherry effect yd, the blank effect ye, the chance effect yf, the precursor effect yg, the transition effect yh, the development effect yi, and the final effect yj. Each effect including the continuation effect yk is determined. In this embodiment, each effect of each game of the specific effect A is collectively referred to as “each game effect y”.

  Each replay effect ya (1-4) is determined when the replay is won, and the replay image GZa is notified by the symbol navigation at the time of the third stop operation. Each replay effect ya includes a replay effect ya1, a replay effect ya2, a replay effect ya3, and a replay effect ya4. The replay effects ya1 to replay effects ya4 are executed in the first game of the specific effect B, and the navigation images displayed in the force navigation are different from each other.

  Each bell effect yb (1-4) is determined when the common bell is won, and the bell image GZb is notified by the symbol navigation. Each bell effect yb includes a bell effect yb1, a bell effect yb2, a bell effect yb3, and a bell effect yb4. The bell effect yb1 to the bell effect yb4 are executed in the first game of the specific effect B, and the navigation images displayed on the force navigation are different from each other. Note that the replay effect ya and the bell effect yb may be executed in the second and third games of the specific effect B.

  Each watermelon effect yc is determined when the watermelon is won, and the watermelon image GZc is notified by the symbol navigation. However, when the watermelon role is missed, the blank image GTa is notified by the symbol navigation instead of the watermelon image GZc. Each watermelon effect yc includes a watermelon effect yc1, a watermelon effect yc2, and a watermelon effect yc3. The watermelon effects yc1 to yc3 are executed in the first game of the specific effect B, and the navigation images displayed in the force navigation are different from each other.

  Each cherry effect yd is determined when a weak cherry or a strong cherry is won, and a cherry image GZd is notified by symbol navigation. However, in the cherry effect yd, when the cherry role is missed, the blank image GTa is notified by the symbol navigation instead of the cherry image GZd. Each cherry effect yd includes a cherry effect yd1, a cherry effect yd2, and a cherry effect yd3. Cherry effects yd1 to cherry effects yd3 are executed in the first game of specific effects B, and the navigation images displayed in the force navigation are different from each other. The watermelon effect yc and the cherry effect yd may be executed in the second and third games of the specific effect B.

  Each blank effect ye (1 to 4) is determined when a specific winning area including a loss is won, and a blank image GTa is notified by symbol navigation. Each blank effect ye of the present embodiment is easier to determine when a loss is determined than when another winning area is determined. Each blank effect ye includes a blank effect ye1, a blank effect ye2, a blank effect ye3, and a blank effect ye4. Blank production ye1 to blank production ye4 are executed in the first game of the specific production B, and the navigation images displayed in the force navigation are different from each other.

  Each chance effect yf (1 to 3) is determined when a specific winning area including a chance eye is won, and the chance image GTb is notified by symbol navigation. Each chance effect yf of this embodiment is more easily determined when the chance is won than when other winning areas are won. Each chance effect yf includes a chance effect yf1, a chance effect yf2, a chance effect yf3, and a chance effect yf4. The chance effect yf1 to the chance effect yf4 are executed in the first game of the specific effect B, and the navigation images displayed on the force navigation are different from each other. Note that the blank effect ye and the chance effect yf may be executed in the second and third games of the specific effect B.

  In each precursor effect yg, a precursor image GTc is notified by symbol navigation. Further, each precursor effect yg is more easily determined in the precursor period than in the non-predictor period. Each sign effect yg includes a sign effect yg1, a sign effect yg2, a sign effect yg3, a sign effect yg4, a sign effect yg5, a sign effect yg6, a sign effect yg7, and a sign effect yg8. The warning images yg1 to yg8 have different navigation images displayed by the force navigation. In addition, among the sign effects yg, the sign effects yg1 to yg3 are executed in the first game of the specific effect B, and the sign effects yg4 to the sign effect yg8 are executed in the second game of the specific effect B. . In addition, it is good also as a structure which can perform the warning effect yg by the 3rd game of a specific effect.

  In each transition effect yh (1 to 5), the transition image GTf is notified by symbol navigation. Each transition effect yh is determined when shifting to the special sign mode after the specific effect B ends. The transition effect yh includes a transition effect yh1, a transition effect yh2, a transition effect yh3, a transition effect yh4, and a transition effect yh5. The transition images yh1 to yh5 are different from each other in the navigation images displayed in the force navigation. Of the transition effects yh, the transition effects yh1 to yh3 are executed in the second game of the specific effect B, and the transition effects yh4 and the transition effect yh5 are executed in the third game of the specific effect B. .

  In each development effect yi (1 to 4), the development image GTe is notified by symbol navigation. Each development effect yi is determined when it develops into a continuous effect after the specific effect B ends. The development effect yi includes a development effect yi1, a development effect yi2, a development effect yi3, and a development effect yi4. The development images yi1 to yi4 are different from each other in navigation images displayed by the force navigation. Further, among each development effect yi, the development effect yi1 and the development effect yi2 are executed in the second game of the specific effect B, and the development effect yi3 and the development effect yi4 are executed in the third game of the specific effect B. .

  In each confirmed effect yj (1 to 4), a confirmed image GTd is notified by symbol navigation. Each confirmed effect yj is determined when the effect mode after the completion of the specific effect B is the bonus notification mode or the start preparation mode. The confirmed effect yj includes a confirmed effect yj1, a confirmed effect yj2, a confirmed effect yj3, and a confirmed effect yj4. The navigation images displayed by the force navigation are different from the finalized effect yj1 to the finalized effect yj4. Also, among the confirmed effects yj, the confirmed effect yj1 and the confirmed effect yj2 are executed in the second game of the specific effect B, and the confirmed effect yj3 and the confirmed effect yj4 are executed in the third game of the specific effect B. . In the first game of the specific effect B, the transition effect yh, the development effect yi, and the confirmed effect yj may be executed.

  The continuation effect yk is determined when the specific effect B continues to the next game, like the continuation effect xk of the specific effect A. In a game in which the continuation effect yk is executed, during the third stop operation, the continuation image GK is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 to notify that the specific effect B is continued in the next game. The combination of the navigation images displayed in the force navigation of the continuation effect yk is determined by lottery from the combination of any navigation image of each effect in which the symbol navigation is executed.

  FIGS. 31A to 31D are simulation diagrams of the screens (MB1 to MB4) of the liquid crystal display device 30 in the specific effect B. FIG. In one game of the specific effect B, the screens shown in FIG. 31 are sequentially displayed.

  FIG. 31A is a simulation diagram of the screen MB1 when the force navigation is executed. The screen MB1 is displayed during a period from when the game is started until the first stop operation is performed. As described above, in each game of the specific effect B, the character GB is displayed. The character GB is displayed near the center of each screen MB (1-4), for example. In addition, when the force navigation is executed in the specific effect B, the liquid crystal display device 30 displays four navigation images. FIG. 31A illustrates a case where, for example, the replay image GZa, the bell image GZb, the blank image GTa, and the chance image GTb are displayed in the force navigation of the replay effect y3. In addition, the display mode of each navigation image in the specific effect B is not limited to the example of FIG.

  FIG. 31B is a simulation diagram of the screen MB2 when the first reduction display is executed. The screen MB2 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 during a period from the first stop operation to the second stop operation (second decrease display). In the specific example of FIG. 31B, the chance image GTb is not displayed in the first reduction display, and the display of other navigation images is continued. FIG. 31C is a simulation diagram of the screen MB3 when the second reduction display is executed. Screen MB3 is displayed on liquid crystal display device 30 during the period from the second stop operation to the third stop operation (symbol navigation). In the specific example of FIG. 31C, in the second reduction display, the blank image GTa is not displayed, and the display of other navigation images is continued. A navigation image that is not displayed in the first reduction display and the second reduction display is defined by a reduction scenario described later.

  FIG. 31D is a simulation diagram of the screen MB4 when the symbol navigation is executed with the specific effect B. The screen MB4 is displayed in response to the third stop operation. As described above, in the design navigation, the navigation image corresponding to each game effect this time is highlighted and displayed. For example, FIG.31 (d) is a specific example of the symbol navigation in replay production ya. When the symbol navigation is executed, the navigation images other than the navigation image corresponding to the current game are hidden. However, the configuration of the screen MB4 that emphasizes the navigation image corresponding to each game effect is not limited to the example of FIG. In the game in which the specific effect B continues next time, the continuous image GK is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in response to the third stop operation as in the case of the specific effect A.

  A navigation image that is not displayed in each reduction display (first reduction display, second reduction display) of the specific effect B described above is defined by a reduction scenario.

  FIG. 32 is a diagram for explaining each reduction scenario. The decrease scenario is determined for each game effect of the specific effect B. In FIG. 32, the force navigation (at the start of the game), the first decrease display (at the time of the first stop operation), the second decrease display (at the time of the second stop operation), or the symbol navigation (the first navigation) of the specific effect B Each navigation image displayed when (3 stop operation) is executed is shown for each effect.

  For example, in the replay effect ya1, when the force navigation is executed, the replay image GZa, the bell image GZb, the blank image GTa, and the chance image GTb are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 among the navigation images. In the replay effect ya1, when the first reduction display is executed, the replay image GZa, the bell image GZb, and the blank image GTa among the navigation images are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. That is, in the replay effect ya1, the chance image GTb is not displayed by the first reduced display. Thereafter, when the second reduction display is executed, the replay image GZa and the bell image GZb are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. That is, in the replay effect ya1, the blank image GTa is not displayed by the second reduced display. Furthermore, in the replay effect ya1, the replay image GZa is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 when the symbol navigation is executed. That is, in the replay effect ya1, the bell image GZb is hidden by the symbol navigation. As understood from the above description, in the replay effect ya1, the replay image GZa, the bell image GZb, the blank image GTa, and the chance image GTb are displayed in the force navigation, and then the chance image GTb, the blank image GTa, and the bell image. They are hidden in the order of GZb, and the replay image GZa is displayed in the symbol navigation.

  As shown in FIG. 32, in the force navigation of each effect (watermelon effect yc1 to c3, cherry effect yd1 to d3) that notifies the winning combination (watermelon, cherry) that may be missed, as with the specific effect A, A blank image GTa is displayed. In the specific effect B, as in the case of the specific effect A, if the winning combination notified by the symbol navigation is missed, the blank image GTa is highlighted instead of the symbol image GZ for notifying the winning combination. The With the above configuration, when a winning combination is missed, an inconvenience that the symbol combination related to the winning combination is stopped and displayed on the active line is suppressed.

  By the way, in the specific effect B, since the decrease display is executed at the time of the first stop operation and at the time of the second stop operation, it is displayed by the force navigation before the time when the symbol combination as a result of the game is stopped and displayed. A part of the navigation image is hidden. Assume a configuration in which the blank image GTc displayed by the force navigation of the watermelon effect yc is reduced and not displayed. In the above configuration, when the watermelon combination is missed, the blank image GTa that has not been displayed is displayed again on the symbol navigation. In the design navigation of the specific effect B, since one of the two navigation images displayed after the second reduction display is usually displayed, the blank image GTa that has been hidden once is displayed again. This configuration may cause inconvenience that some players feel uncomfortable. The above inconvenience may occur in the cherry effect yd as in the watermelon effect yc.

  In consideration of the above circumstances, in the specific effect B of the present embodiment, the display of the blank symbol GTa is performed until immediately before the symbol navigation in the effect of notifying the winning combination (cherry role and watermelon role) that may be missed. The configuration is maintained. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 32, the reduction scenario of the watermelon effect yc and the cherry effect yd is configured such that the blank symbol GTa is not hidden in the first decrease display and the second decrease display. Therefore, in the game in which the watermelon effect yc is executed, if the watermelon role is missed, the blank image GTa that has been displayed until immediately before is highlighted in the symbol navigation of the game. Also, if a game in which the cherry effect yd is executed and the cherry role is missed, the blank image GTa that has been displayed immediately before is highlighted in the symbol navigation of the game. With the above configuration, the above-mentioned uncomfortable feeling can be suppressed.

  The above is the description of each game effect of the specific effect B. Hereinafter, each game effect of the specific effect C will be described in detail.

  FIG. 33 is a diagram for explaining the specific effect C. In each game of the specific effect C, the replay effect za, the bell effect zb, the watermelon effect zc, the cherry effect zd, the blank effect ze, the chance effect zf, the sign effect zg, the transition effect zh, the development effect zi, the final effect zj or the continuous effect zk is executed. Further, color navigation is executed in each effect of each game described above. The color navigation is executed in response to the third stop operation in the same manner as the symbol navigation of the specific effect A or the specific effect B. In the color navigation, the balloon images GF (ae) having colors corresponding to the winning combination of the current game may be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 to notify the winning combination of the game. Each balloon image GF of the present embodiment is included in the navigation image described above.

  FIG. 33A is a view for explaining each balloon image GF displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the specific effect C. FIG. In the specific effect C, each balloon image GF including a light blue image GFa, a yellow image GFb, a green image GFc, a red image GFd, and a white image GFe shown in FIG. 33A is displayed. The light blue image GFa is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 with the color navigation of the replay effect za. The yellow image GFb is displayed with the color navigation of the bell effect zb, the green image GFc is displayed with the color navigation of the watermelon effect zc, the red image GFd is displayed with the color navigation of the cherry effect zd, and the white image GFe. Is displayed in the color navigation of the blank effect ze.

  As shown in FIG. 33A, each balloon image GF is an image representing a balloon, and is displayed in different colors. Specifically, the color of each balloon image GF corresponds to each winning combination. For example, the light blue image GFa is displayed in a color (light blue) corresponding to replay. The yellow image GFb is displayed in a color corresponding to the bell role (yellow), the green image GFc is displayed in a color corresponding to the watermelon role (green), and the red image GFd is a color corresponding to the cherry role (green). Displayed in red). However, the white image GFe is displayed in a color (white) that does not correspond to any winning combination.

  Each of the above balloon images GF is determined by the game in which the winning combination corresponding to the color of the balloon image GF is won. Specifically, the replay effect za in which the light blue image GFa is displayed is determined by the game in which the replay is won. Also, the bell effect zb in which the yellow image GFb is displayed is determined by the game in which the bell role is won, and the watermelon effect zc in which the green image GFc is displayed is determined in the game in which the watermelon role is won, and the red image GFd is determined. The displayed cherry effect zb is determined by the game in which the cherry role is won. In each of the above effects, the winning combination of the current game is notified by the color (light blue, yellow, green, red) of the balloon image GF. However, as described above, the color (white) of the white image GFe does not correspond to any winning combination. Also, the blank effect ze is determined by a game in which various winning combinations including a loss are won. Therefore, the winning combination is not notified depending on the white image GFe.

  Like the chance effect xf of the specific effect A and the chance effect yf of the specific effect B, the chance effect zf of the specific effect C is determined, for example, when the chance eye is won. In the chance effect zf, the chance image GTb is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. In addition, the precursor effect zg is more likely to be determined in the precursor period than in the non-predictor period, similarly to the precursor effect xg and the precursor effect yg. In the indication effect zg, the indication image GTc is displayed. Similarly to the transition effect xh and the transition effect yh, the transition effect zh is determined when shifting to the special sign mode in the next game. In the transition effect zh, the transition image GTf is displayed. The development effect zi is determined when the next game is developed into a continuous effect, like the development effect xi and the development effect yi. In the development effect xi, the development image GTe is displayed. The confirmed effect zj is determined when shifting to the bonus notification mode or the start preparation mode in the next game, similarly to the confirmed effect xj and the confirmed effect yj. In the confirmed effect zj, a confirmed image GTd is displayed. Further, the continuation effect zk is determined when the specific effect is continued in the next game, similarly to the continuation effect xk and the continuation effect yk, and the continuation image GK is displayed.

  FIG. 33 (b-1) is a simulation diagram of the screen MC <b> 1 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the specific effect C. The screen MC1 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 from the start of the game until the color navigation is executed. As shown in FIG. 33 (b-1), the character GC is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 before the color navigation is executed, and the balloon image GF is not displayed.

  FIG. 33 (b-2) is a simulation diagram of the screen MC <b> 2 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 when the color navigation is executed with the specific effect C. In addition to the character GC, a balloon image GF corresponding to each game effect is displayed on the screen MC2. FIG. 33B-2 shows a specific example in which the blue image Fa is displayed in the color navigation of the replay effect za.

  By the way, in the configuration in which the color navigation that informs of the winning combination that is missed is executed, depending on the player, even if the winning combination that was notified by the color navigation is missed, the symbol combination related to the winning combination It is assumed that there is an inconvenience that it is easy to misunderstand that the stop line is displayed on the active line. In view of the above circumstances, the color navigation of the present embodiment is configured to suppress the above-described disadvantages. Specifically, in the specific effect C of the present embodiment, when a stop operation is performed in such a manner that the symbol combination related to the winning combination that is notified by the color navigation is not stopped and displayed on the active line, the color navigation that notifies the winning combination. Is configured not to be executed.

  FIG. 34A is a simulation diagram of the screen of the liquid crystal display device 30 immediately after the cherry effect zd is started. As described above, the balloon image GF is not displayed before the color navigation is executed. FIG. 34 (b-1) is a simulation diagram of a screen displayed when the cherry effect zd is started and then color navigation is executed with the third stop operation as a trigger. In FIG. 34 (b-1), it is assumed that the symbol combination relating to the cherry combination is stopped and displayed on the active line. In the above case, as shown in FIG. 34 (b-1), the red image GFd notifying the cherry role is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. On the other hand, FIG. 34 (b-2) is a simulation diagram of the screen displayed when the cherry role is missed in the game for which the cherry effect zd is determined. As shown in FIG. 34 (b-2), when the cherry role is missed, the white image GFe is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 instead of the red image GFd notifying the cherry role. In the above configuration, when the cherry role is missed, the red image GFd for notifying the cherry role is not displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. Therefore, for example, compared to the configuration in which the red image GFd is displayed when the cherry role is missed, according to the present embodiment, the inconvenience that the symbol combination related to the cherry role is stopped and displayed on the active line is suppressed. Is done.

  FIG. 34C is a simulation diagram of the screen of the liquid crystal display device 30 immediately after the watermelon effect zc is started in the specific effect C. As described above, the balloon image GF is not displayed before the color navigation is executed. FIG. 34 (d-1) is a simulation diagram of a screen displayed when the watermelon effect zc is started and then color navigation is executed with the third stop operation as a trigger. In FIG. 34 (d-1), it is assumed that the symbol combination related to the watermelon combination is stopped and displayed on the active line. In the above case, as shown in FIG. 34 (d-1), the green image GFc notifying the watermelon role is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. On the other hand, FIG. 34 (d-2) is a simulation diagram of a screen displayed when a watermelon role is missed in a game in which the watermelon effect zc is determined. As shown in FIG. 34 (d-2), when the watermelon role is missed, the white image GFe is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 instead of the green image GFc notifying the watermelon role. In the above configuration, when the watermelon role is missed, the green image GFc for notifying the watermelon role is not displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. Therefore, according to the above configuration, for example, compared to the configuration in which the green image GFc is displayed when the watermelon role is missed, the inconvenience that the symbol combination related to the watermelon role is stopped and displayed on the active line is suppressed. Is done.

  As described above, according to the configuration of the present embodiment, in a game in which a specific winning combination (watermelon role, cherry role) is won, the stop operation is performed in such a manner that the symbol combination related to the specific winning combination is stopped and displayed on the effect line. The first display mode for causing the player to recognize the specific winning combination (the display mode at the time of performing symbol navigation for notifying the watermelon image GZc or the cherry image GZd, the color for notifying the green image GFc or the red image GFd) The liquid crystal display device 30 is controlled in the display mode when the navigation is executed. In the above configuration, the specific winning combination is notified. In addition, according to the configuration of the present embodiment, when a stop operation is performed in a manner in which the symbol combination related to the specific winning combination is not stopped and displayed on the active line, the second display mode (blank image GTa) different from the first display mode is displayed. The liquid crystal display device 30 is controlled to the display mode when the symbol navigation is performed to be notified and the display mode when the color navigation is performed to notify the white image GFe. In the above configuration, for example, when a specific winning combination is missed, the inconvenience of misidentifying that the winning notification of the specific winning combination is notified is suppressed as compared with the configuration in which the specific winning combination is notified.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the winning combination is notified by the symbol navigation in the liquid crystal display device 30. In this embodiment, the winning combination is notified by various lamps in addition to the liquid crystal display device 30. For example, conventionally, a technique for notifying a prize using the upper lamp 35 is known. Specifically, when the winning symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, the same or similar combination of symbols (hereinafter referred to as “specific symbol combination”) (hereinafter referred to as “specific symbol combination”) is displayed in the symbol display area. Is stopped. In the above configuration, the winning notification is made by emitting light from the upper lamp 35 in a color indicating a specific symbol. In this embodiment, similarly to the above-described prior art, there is a case where a winning notification is executed by causing the upper lamp 35 to emit light with a color (a color similar to the specific symbol) indicating the specific symbol constituting the specific symbol combination. .

  FIG. 35 is a diagram for explaining the emission color of the upper lamp 35 in the winning notification. As described above, when any symbol combination of each normal replay (1 to 4) is stopped and displayed on the active line, the specific symbol combination of “Replay-Replay-Replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line or the invalid line. . As shown in FIG. 35, in each normal replay winning notification, the upper lamp 35 emits light blue that indicates a replay symbol (specific symbol). Further, when any symbol combination of each failed bell (1-27) or each correct bell (1-3) is stopped and displayed on the active line, the identification of “bell-bell-bell” is specified on the active line or the invalid line. The symbol combination is stopped and displayed. In the winning notification of each failed bell and each correct bell, the upper lamp 35 emits yellow light indicating a bell symbol (specific symbol). Further, when the symbol combination of watermelon is stopped and displayed on the active line, the specific symbol combination “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is stopped and displayed on the active line, and the upper lamp 35 emits green light indicating the watermelon symbol. When the symbol combination of cherry is stopped and displayed on the effective line, the cherry symbol is stopped and displayed on the effective line of the left reel 12L, and the upper lamp 35 emits red light indicating the cherry symbol.

  In this embodiment, the same color as the whole or a part of each specific symbol is adopted as the “color indicating the specific symbol”. For example, in the replay symbol, the entire symbol is colored light blue. That is, the light blue indicating the replay symbol that is the specific symbol is the same color as the entire replay symbol. In the watermelon design, the watermelon skin is colored green, and the watermelon body (cut) is colored red. That is, the green color indicating the watermelon symbol which is the specific symbol is the same color as a part of the watermelon symbol. In the present embodiment, the same color as each specific symbol is adopted as the “color indicating the specific symbol”, but it is sufficient that the specific symbol is recalled from the emission color of the upper lamp 35, and a color different from the specific symbol is used. You may employ | adopt as a color which shows the said specific design.

  By the way, conventionally, when a symbol combination of a specific winning combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, a technique for causing the upper lamp 35 to emit light with a color indicating each specific symbol of the specific symbol combination stopped and displayed on the invalid line is known. It has been. FIG. 36 (x) is a diagram for describing a specific example of a configuration (hereinafter referred to as “comparative”) in which the above-described conventional technology is employed. FIG. 36 shows each simulated view of the symbol display area when each winning combination is stopped and displayed on the active line. However, in FIG. 36, each symbol constituting the symbol combination of the winning combination or the specific symbol combination is shown, and the other symbols are omitted. Hereinafter, the unit area U located on the effective line among the unit areas U (see FIG. 5) of the symbol display area is referred to as “effective area”. The effective area is also referred to as a unit area constituting an effective line. Further, among the unit areas U of the symbol display area, the unit area U not positioned on the valid line is referred to as “invalid area”. In FIG. 36, each invalid area in the symbol display area is shaded.

  The comparatively effective line shown in FIG. 36 (x) is only the middle line. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 36 (x), the effective area for comparison is the middle line. FIG. 36 (x) shows a symbol area when the symbol combination “watermelon-cherry-replay” of the correct bell 2 is stopped and displayed on the active line. Further, in the above comparison, as in the present embodiment, when the symbol combination of correct bell 2 is stopped and displayed on the active line, the specific symbol combination of “bell-bell-bell” is stopped and displayed on the upper line. . Further, in the above comparison, when the symbol combination of the correct bell 2 is stopped and displayed on the active line, the upper lamp 35 emits light with a color (yellow) indicating the bell symbol which is the specific symbol.

  As understood from FIG. 36 (x), in the above comparison, each specific symbol is stopped and displayed in the invalid area (upper line), and the upper lamp 35 emits light with a color indicating the specific symbol. In the above configuration, when the symbol combination as a result of the game is stopped and displayed on the active line, the upper lamp 35 emits light with a color indicating the specific symbol stopped and displayed only in the invalid area. Therefore, depending on the player, an invalid area in which all of the specific symbols indicated by the color of the upper lamp 35 are stopped may be mistaken as an effective area. In other words, in the above comparison, some players may have a problem of misidentifying the active line.

In the present embodiment, considering the above circumstances. For example, as compared with the above-described proportionality, a configuration in which the inconvenience of misidentifying an invalid area as an effective area is suppressed. Specifically, when the specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the invalid line (invalid region), the upper lamp 35 emits light with a color indicating one of the symbols stopped on the valid line (effective region).

  36 (a) to 36 (f) show the unit areas (valid area, invalid area) where each specific symbol combination (specific symbol) is stopped and the upper part when each specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed. It is a figure for demonstrating the luminescent color of the lamp | ramp 35. FIG. As described above, the effective lines of the present embodiment are the middle line, the lower line, and the right downward line. That is, all the unit areas UL (1-3) of the left reel 12L, the unit area UC2 of the middle reel 12C, the unit area UC3, the unit area UR2 of the right reel 12R, and the unit area UR3 are effective areas. Further, the unit area UC1 and the unit area UR1 are invalid areas.

  FIG. 36A is a diagram for explaining each unit region U in which the symbol combination of the normal replay 2 is stopped and displayed. As described above, the symbol combination “white seven / bell x / bell z-replay-black BAR / white BAR / cherry” of normal replay 2 is stopped and displayed on the middle line of the active lines. FIG. 36A illustrates a symbol display area in which “bell x-replay-black BAR” in the symbol combination of the normal replay 2 is stopped and displayed on the middle line. When the symbol combination of normal replay 2 is stopped and displayed on the middle line, the specific symbol combination “replay-replay-replay” is stopped and displayed on the upper right line (invalid line). In addition, as described above, when the symbol combination of the normal replay 2 is stopped and displayed on the active line, the upper lamp 35 emits light blue indicating the replay symbol. In the above case, as understood from FIG. 36A, the replay symbol (specific symbol) indicated by the light emission color of the upper lamp 35 is stopped and displayed in the unit region UL3 and the unit region UC2 which are effective regions.

  FIG. 36B is a diagram for explaining each unit region U in which the symbol combination of the normal replay 4 is stopped and displayed. As described above, the symbol combination “bell y-replay-bell y / bell z” of the normal replay 4 is stopped and displayed on the right down line of the active lines. FIG. 36B illustrates a symbol display area in which “bell y-replay-bell y” in the symbol combination of the normal replay 4 is stopped and displayed on the active line. When the symbol combination of normal replay 4 is stopped and displayed on the right-down line, the specific symbol combination “Replay-Replay-Replay” is stopped and displayed on the upper right line (invalid line). Further, as described above, when the symbol combination of the normal replay 4 is stopped and displayed on the active line, the upper lamp 35 emits light blue indicating the replay symbol. In the above case, as understood from FIG. 36B, the replay symbol indicated by the light emission color of the upper lamp 35 is the case where the symbol combination of the normal replay 2 is stopped and displayed on the middle line (see FIG. 36A). In the same manner as in (), the unit area UL3 and the unit area UC2 which are effective areas are stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 36C shows the unit areas U in which the symbol combination of the correct bell 1 is stopped and displayed when the correct push order of the correct bell 1 is the first left stop (left middle right, left and right middle) or the first right stop. It is a figure for demonstrating. The symbol combination “bell x / bell z-cherry-black BAR / cherry” for the correct answer bell 1 is the right down line of the active lines when the correct answer order of the correct answer bell 1 is the left first stop or the right first stop. Stopped display. FIG. 36C illustrates a symbol display area in which “bell x-cherry-cherry” in the symbol combination of the correct bell 1 is stopped and displayed on the active line. When the symbol combination of the correct bell 1 is stopped and displayed on the right-down line, the specific symbol combination “bell-bell-bell” is stopped and displayed on the upper line (invalid line). Further, as described above, when the symbol combination of the correct bell 1 is stopped and displayed on the active line, the upper lamp 35 emits yellow light indicating the bell symbol. In the above case, as understood from FIG. 36C, the bell symbol (specific symbol) indicated by the emission color of the upper lamp 35 is stopped and displayed in the unit region UL1 which is the effective region.

  FIG. 36D is a diagram for explaining each unit area U in which the symbol combination of the correct bell 1 is stopped and displayed when the correct answer push order of the correct bell 1 is the middle first stop (middle left and right, middle right and left). It is. The symbol combination of the correct bell 1 is stopped and displayed on the lower line of the active lines when the correct answer push order of the correct bell 1 is the middle first stop. FIG. 36D illustrates a symbol display area in which “bell x-cherry-cherry” in the symbol combination of the correct bell 1 is stopped and displayed on the active line. When the symbol combination of the correct bell 1 is stopped and displayed on the lower line, the specific symbol combination “bell-bell-bell” is stopped and displayed on the upper right line (invalid line). Further, as described above, when the symbol combination of the correct bell 1 is stopped and displayed on the active line, the upper lamp 35 emits yellow light indicating the bell symbol. In the above case, as understood from FIG. 36 (d), the bell symbol indicated by the light emission color of the upper lamp 35 is stopped and displayed in the unit area UL3 and the unit area UC2 which are effective areas.

  FIG. 36 (e) is a diagram for explaining each unit region U in which the symbol combination of the correct answer bell 2 is stopped and displayed. As shown in FIG. 36E, the symbol combination “watermelon-cherry-replay” of the correct answer bell 2 is stopped and displayed on the middle line of the active lines. When the symbol combination of the correct bell 2 is stopped and displayed on the middle line, the specific symbol combination “bell-bell-bell” is stopped and displayed on the upper line (invalid line). As described above, when the symbol combination of the correct bell 2 is stopped and displayed on the active line, the upper lamp 35 emits yellow light indicating the bell symbol. In the above case, as understood from FIG. 36 (e), the bell symbol indicated by the emission color of the upper lamp 35 is displayed when the symbol combination of the correct bell 1 is stopped and displayed on the right downward line (FIG. 36 (c)). As in (Refer to), the unit area UL1 that is the effective area is stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 36 (f) is a diagram for explaining each unit region U in which the symbol combination of the correct answer bell 3 is stopped and displayed. As shown in FIG. 36 (f), the symbol combination “cherry-bell x / bell y / bell z-replay” of the correct bell 3 is stopped and displayed on the middle line of the active lines. FIG. 36 (f) shows a specific example in which “Cherry-Bell x-Replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line among the symbol combinations of the correct bell 3. As shown in FIG. 36 (f), when the symbol combination of the correct bell 3 is stopped and displayed on the middle line, the specific symbol combination “Bell-Bell-Bell” is stopped and displayed on the right downward line. As described above, when the symbol combination of the correct bell 3 is stopped and displayed on the active line, the upper lamp 35 emits yellow light indicating the bell symbol. In the above case, as understood from FIG. 36 (f), the bell symbol indicated by the emission color of the upper lamp 35 is displayed when the symbol combination of the correct bell 1 is stopped and displayed on the lower line (see FIG. 36 (d)). In the same manner as in (), the unit area UL3 and the unit area UC2 which are effective areas are stopped and displayed.

  As understood from the above description, in the present embodiment, when the specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the effective line, one or more specific symbols are positioned in the effective region. Therefore, when a prize is notified with a color indicating a specific symbol, inconvenience of misidentifying an invalid line as an effective line is suppressed as compared to a configuration in which all of the specific symbols constituting the specific symbol combination are located in the invalid region. .

  In the present embodiment, the unit area UL1 of the left reel 12L is positioned on the effective line A, the unit area UL2 is positioned on the effective line B, and the unit area UL3 is positioned on the effective line C. That is, all the unit areas UL of the left reel 12L are located in the effective area. Therefore, the specific symbol of the left reel 12L is always located in the effective area regardless of the invalid line where the specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed. According to the above configuration, when the specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed without considering whether or not the specific symbol is positioned in the effective region, the upper lamp 35 can be caused to emit light in the color indicating the specific symbol. .

  In this embodiment, when the symbol combination of the winning combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, each backlight effect (A to E) is executed by each backlight of each reel 12. Specifically, when the symbol combination of the winning combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, a backlight effect corresponding to the winning combination is executed. As described above, when the symbol combination of the winning combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, the upper lamp 35 emits light in an emission color corresponding to the winning combination (recalling the winning combination) (see FIG. 35). In the above configuration, when the symbol combination of the winning combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, the upper lamp 35 emits light with the emission color corresponding to the winning combination, and the backlight effect corresponding to the winning combination is displayed for each backlight. Performed with light. The luminance of each backlight is usually constant (for example, the period during which each reel 12 is rotating). On the other hand, in the backlight effect, the luminance of each backlight changes with time in a manner corresponding to the backlight effect.

  FIG. 37A is a conceptual diagram of a backlight effect determination table. When the symbol combination of the winning combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, the sub CPU 412 determines a backlight effect corresponding to the winning combination from the backlight effect determining table. Specifically, when any symbol combination of each normal replay is stopped and displayed on the active line, the backlight effect A is determined. Further, when the symbol combination of the correct answer bell or the failed bell is stopped and displayed on the active line, the backlight effect B is determined, and when the symbol combination of the cherry role A is stopped and displayed on the effective line, the backlight effect C is determined. When the symbol combination of the cherry combination B is stopped and displayed on the effective line, the backlight effect D is determined. When the symbol combination of the watermelon combination is stopped and displayed on the effective line, the backlight effect E is determined.

  However, when the luminance of each backlight is changed, the invalid line may be emphasized depending on the mode of change. For example, when the luminance of each backlight of the upper line, which is an invalid line, is made brighter than each other backlight, the invalid line is emphasized. When the invalid line is emphasized by the backlight, there is a problem that some players mistakenly recognize the invalid line as the valid line. For example, when the symbol combination of normal replay or correct bell is stopped and displayed on the active line, the specific symbol combination (“replay-replay-replay” or “bell-bell-bell”) may be stopped and displayed on the invalid line. Yes (see FIG. 36). In the above configuration, when an invalid line on which a specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed is emphasized by a backlight effect, there is a possibility that the player may mistake the invalid line as an active line. In view of the above circumstances, each backlight production according to the present embodiment is configured such that the invalid line is not highlighted.

  FIG. 37 (b-1) to FIG. 37 (b-3) are diagrams for explaining a specific example of the backlight effect A. Also, FIGS. 37 (c-1) to 37 (c-3) are diagrams for explaining a specific example of the backlight effect B. FIG. Each of the above drawings shows the luminance (A to C) of each backlight of each unit area U (see FIG. 5) of the symbol display area at each time point of each backlight effect. The brightness of each backlight increases in the order of brightness A, brightness B, and brightness C.

  FIG. 37 (b-1) is a diagram for explaining the luminance of each backlight immediately after the backlight effect A is started. The backlight effect A is executed in a period of about 1 second after the symbol combination of normal replay is stopped and displayed on the active line. As shown in FIG. 37 (b-1), immediately after the backlight effect A is started, the backlights of the unit areas UL (1 to 3) of the left reel 12L emit light with the luminance A, and the middle reel 12C. The respective backlights of the unit areas UC (1 to 3) of the right reel 12R emit light with luminance B, and the backlights of the unit areas UR (1 to 3) of the right reel 12R emit light with luminance C.

FIG. 37 (b-2) is a diagram for explaining the luminance of each backlight at the time when about 0.5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the backlight effect A (intermediate time of the backlight effect A). . As shown in FIG. 37 (b-2), when about 0.5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the backlight effect A, each backlight of each unit area UL of the left reel 12L emits light with a luminance B. Each backlight of each unit area UC of the middle reel 12C emits light with luminance A, and each backlight of each unit area UR of the right reel 12R emits light with luminance B.

  FIG. 37 (b-3) is a diagram for explaining the luminance of each backlight immediately after the backlight effect A ends. As shown in FIG. 37 (b-3), immediately before the end of the backlight effect A, each backlight of each unit area UL of the left reel 12L emits light with luminance C, and each unit area UC of the middle reel 12C Each backlight emits light with luminance B, and each backlight of each unit area UR of the right reel 12R emits light with luminance A. In the backlight effect A described above, the unit region U that emits light with the luminance A appears to move from the left side to the right side in front view as time passes.

  FIG. 37 (c-1) is a diagram for explaining the luminance of each backlight immediately after the backlight effect B is started. The backlight effect B is executed in a period of about 1 second after the symbol combination of the correct answer bell is stopped and displayed on the active line. As shown in FIG. 37 (c-1), immediately after the backlight effect B is started, the backlights of the unit region UL1, the unit region UL2, and the unit region UC1 emit light with the luminance A, and the unit region UL3, unit The backlights of the area UC2 and the unit area UR1 emit light with the luminance B, and the backlights of the unit area UC3, the unit area UR2 and the unit area UR3 emit light with the luminance C.

  FIG. 37 (c-2) is a diagram for explaining the luminance of each backlight at the time when about 0.5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the backlight effect B (intermediate time of the backlight effect B). . As shown in FIG. 37 (c-2), immediately after the backlight effect B is started, the backlights of the unit region UL3, the unit region UC2, and the unit region UR1 emit light with the luminance A, and the unit region UL2, unit The backlights of the region CL1, the unit region UC3, and the unit region UR2 emit light with the luminance B, and the backlights of the unit region UL1 and the unit region UR3 emit light with the luminance C.

  FIG. 37 (c-3) is a diagram for explaining the luminance of each backlight immediately before the backlight effect B ends. As shown in FIG. 37 (c-3), immediately before the end of the backlight effect B, the backlights of the unit area UC3, the unit area UR2, and the unit area UR3 emit light with the luminance A, and the unit area UL3, the unit area Each backlight of UC2 and unit region UR1 emits light with luminance B, and each backlight of unit region UL1, unit region UL2 and unit region UC1 emits light with luminance C. In the backlight effect B described above, the unit region U that emits light with the luminance A appears to move from the upper left side to the lower right side in front view as time passes.

  In each of the backlight effects described above, the luminance of each time point is set so that each backlight does not emphasize a specific invalid line.

  By the way, for example, the backlight effect A corresponds to normal replay but does not directly recall normal replay. Therefore, some players (particularly game beginners) may not recognize that the backlight effect A corresponds to normal replay. In consideration of the above circumstances, in this embodiment, when the symbol combination of normal replay is stopped and displayed on the active line, the backlight effect A is executed and the light emission color (light blue) reminiscent of normal replay is displayed. The lamp 35 emits light. According to the above configuration, for example, there is an advantage that even a beginner of a game can easily recognize that the backlight effect A corresponds to normal replay. Similarly, when the backlight effect B is executed, the upper lamp 35 emits light with a light emission color (yellow) reminiscent of the correct answer bell, so that it becomes easy to recognize that the backlight effect corresponds to the correct answer bell.

  The sub RAM 414 includes storage areas for storing data generated and updated by the sub CPU 412 executing each process.

<Each process executed by the main CPU>
The main CPU 301 executes various processes using the above-described data. FIG. 38 is a flowchart of the startup process of the main CPU 301. When the reset signal from the reset circuit is input, the main CPU 301 executes a startup process. The reset signal is output when the power supply voltage supplied to the main control board 300 exceeds a predetermined threshold. For example, when the supply of power supply voltage to the main control board 300 is started by turning on the power switch 511SW, the startup process is executed.

  When the startup process is started, the main CPU 301 executes a startup initialization process (S1). The main CPU 301 initializes each register of the main control board 300 by the startup initialization process. The main CPU 301 may execute a security check process for determining the validity of the control program stored in the main ROM 302 before the startup initialization process.

  After the startup initialization process, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the setting switch is in an ON state (S2). The setting switch is turned on when a setting key is inserted into a key hole provided inside the gaming machine 1 and rotated. When the main CPU 301 determines that the setting switch is in the ON state (S2: YES), the main CPU 301 sets a setting change start command in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 (S3), and proceeds to setting change processing.

  On the other hand, when determining that the setting switch is not in the ON state (S2: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether a backup flag is stored in the main RAM 303 (S4). In the present embodiment, when the power supply voltage supplied to the main control board 300 falls below a predetermined threshold (when the power is shut off), the main CPU 301 backs up each data stored in the main RAM 303 and A backup flag is stored in the RAM 303. Therefore, if the backup is executed normally when the power is turned off, the backup flag is stored in the main RAM 303.

  When determining that the backup flag is stored (S4: YES), the main CPU 301 calculates the checksum of the data stored in the main RAM 303 (S5). In the present embodiment, even when the power is turned off, the checksum of the main RAM 303 is calculated and stored, similarly to step S4 of the startup process.

  The main CPU 301 determines whether or not the checksum calculated at step S4 (checksum at power-on) matches the checksum calculated at power-off (S6). If the data in the main RAM 303 has not changed during the period from when the power is turned off to when it is turned on, the checksum when the power is turned on matches the checksum when the power is turned off. On the other hand, if the data in the main RAM 303 changes (deteriorates) during the period from when the power is turned off to when it is turned on, the checksum when the power is turned on does not match the checksum when the power is turned off.

  When the main CPU 301 determines that the checksum at power-on and the checksum at power-off coincide with each other (S6: YES), the time when the power is shut down (backup is backed up) based on each data stored in the main RAM 303. Each register is returned to the state at the time of execution (S7). When the state of each register is restored, the main control board 300 is in a state at the time when the power is shut off. When the main CPU 301 restores the state of each register (the state of the main control board 300), the main CPU 301 resumes the processing from the step at the time when the power is shut off. When the main CPU 301 returns the state of the main control board 300, the main CPU 301 transmits various information necessary for returning the effect state of the gaming machine 1 to the sub control board 400.

  When the main CPU 301 determines that the backup flag is not stored (S4: NO), or determines that the checksum at power-on and the checksum at power-off do not match (S6: NO), A main RAM abnormality flag indicating abnormality of the main RAM 303 is set (S8). That is, when the backup cannot be executed, or when the data in the main RAM 303 changes while the power is off, the main RAM abnormality flag is set. During the period in which the main RAM abnormality flag is set, the main CPU 301 notifies the abnormality of the main RAM using, for example, the main display ML. The main RAM abnormality flag is cleared, for example, when the set value changing process is normally executed.

  After setting the main RAM abnormality flag, the main CPU 301 proceeds to RAM error processing. In the RAM error processing, the progress of the game is prohibited. In the RAM error processing, the main CPU 301 may transmit a command for notifying the abnormality of the main RAM 303 to the sub control board 400, and the liquid crystal display device 30 may display a warning image, for example.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart of the setting change process. When the setting change process is started, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the front door 3 is opened (S11). For example, a door sensor that outputs an OFF signal when the front door 3 is closed and outputs an ON signal when the front door 3 is opened is provided, and the front door 3 is opened according to a signal from the door sensor. A configuration in which the main CPU 301 determines whether or not it is present can be employed. As described above, since the setting switch is provided inside the gaming machine 1, the setting change process is usually executed during a period in which the front door 3 is opened. Therefore, as a case where the setting change process is started in a state where the front door 3 is closed, a case where an ON signal of the setting switch and the power switch 511SW is input due to an illegal act is assumed. If it is determined that the front door 3 is not opened in consideration of the above circumstances (S11: NO), the main CPU 301 sets the setting switch abnormality flag to the ON state (S12), and proceeds to setting switch error processing. To do. In the setting switch error process, the progress of the game is prohibited. Further, in the setting switch error process, the main CPU 301 may transmit an error command for notifying the abnormality of the setting switch to the sub-control board 400, and the liquid crystal display device 30 may display a warning image, for example. The setting switch abnormality flag is cleared when the starting process is started again and the setting value changing process is normally executed.

  On the other hand, when determining that the front door 3 is opened (S11: YES), the main CPU 301 displays a numerical value indicating the set value on the setting display unit 36 (S13). Specifically, the main CPU 301 displays a numerical value stored in the display setting value storage area of the main RAM 303 on the setting display unit 36.

  Thereafter, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the setting change button 37 has been operated (S14). Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not an ON signal is input from the setting change switch 37SW. If it is determined that the setting change button 37 has been operated (S14: YES), the main CPU 301 increments the numerical value stored in the display setting value storage area of the main RAM 303 (S15), and proceeds to step S16. On the other hand, if it is determined that the setting change button 37 has not been operated (S14: NO), the main CPU 301 proceeds to step S16 without incrementing the numerical value in the display setting value storage area.

  In step S16, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the start lever 24 has been operated. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not an ON signal of the start switch 24SW is input. The main CPU 301 repeats the processing from step S13 to step S15 until it is determined that the start lever 24 has been operated (S16: NO). As understood from the above description, every time the setting change button 37 is operated and the numerical value in the display setting value storage area is added in step S15, the numerical value displayed on the setting display unit 36 is added in step S13. .

  On the other hand, when determining that the start lever 24 has been operated (S16: YES), the main CPU 301 determines the numerical value displayed on the setting display unit 36 as a setting value (S17). Specifically, the main CPU 301 stores the numerical value stored in the display setting value storage area in the setting value storage area of the main RAM 303. Further, the main CPU 301 stores a set value command indicating the set value in the command storage area (S18). After storing the set value command, the main CPU 301 ends the set value change process and proceeds to the game control process. In the period of the activation process or the setting change process, interruption of other processes is prohibited, and when the process shifts to the game control process, the interruption is permitted thereafter.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart of the game control process of the main CPU 301. The game control process is executed every time the player plays one game. As will be described in detail later, the main CPU 301 executes an interrupt process at a predetermined time interval (for example, 1.49 ms) during a period in which the game control process is executed. That is, the main CPU 301 alternately executes a game control process and an interrupt process. For example, a command (for example, a start operation command described later) transmitted to the sub control board 400 is set in the game control process and transmitted to the sub control board 400 in the interrupt process. Each timer (for example, a wait timer) set in the game control process is subtracted in the interrupt process.

  When starting the game control process, the main CPU 301 executes an initial setting process (S101). The initial setting process is executed every time one game is finished. In the initial setting process, the main CPU 301 initializes a storage area that is initialized for each game in the storage area of the main RAM 303.

  After the initial setting process, the main CPU 301 proceeds to an automatic input process (S102). By the automatic insertion process, the main CPU 301 sets the same number of betting medals as the previous game as the betting medals of the current game when the combination of symbols relating to the replay is aligned on the active line as a result of the previous game.

  The main CPU 301 shifts to the pre-game start process (S103) after the automatic insertion process. In the pre-game process, the main CPU 301 detects a medal from the medal insertion unit 8 and detects an operation of the settlement button 23. Further, the main CPU 301 detects an operation of the start lever 24 (that is, a game start operation) in the pre-game start process.

  When the main CPU 301 detects a game start operation in the pre-game start process, the main CPU 301 proceeds to a set value confirmation process (S104). In the setting value confirmation process, the main CPU 301 determines whether the setting values stored in the setting value storage area of the main RAM 303 are appropriate. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the setting value stored in the setting value storage area is within the range of the numerical value “1” to the numerical value “6” in the setting value confirmation process. If the main CPU 301 determines that the setting value is not within the range of the numerical value “1” to the numerical value “6”, the main CPU 301 stores a setting value abnormality command indicating an abnormality in the setting value in the command storage area, and proceeds to setting value error processing. . For example, when a setting value stored in the setting value storage area is changed due to noise, a setting value error process is executed. In the set value error process, the main CPU 301 stops the game control process (prohibits the progress of the game). When the set value error processing is executed, for example, when the power button 511 is turned off and then turned on again, the main CPU 301 is caused to execute start-up processing and setting change processing, and normal set values are set. Return to the state where the game is possible.

  When the main CPU 301 determines that the set value is appropriate in the set value confirmation process, the main CPU 301 acquires the random value R1, the random value R2, and the random value R3 (S105). The random value R1 is a hardware random number generated by the random number generator 304 and is used in the internal lottery process. The random value R2 is a software random number acquired from a register built in the main CPU 301, and is used in a spinning effect determination process or the like. The random value R3 is used in the AT determination process. The main CPU 301 stores the acquired random number value R1 in the random number value R1 storage area of the main RAM 303. Similarly, the main CPU 301 stores the acquired random number value R2 in the random number value R2 storage area of the main RAM 303, and stores the random number value R3 in the random number value R3 storage area of the main RAM 303.

  After the main CPU 301 stores the random value R1, the random value R2, and the random value R3 in the main RAM 303, the main CPU 301 proceeds to a lottery execution process (S106). In the lottery execution process, an internal lottery process for determining the winning area with the random number value R1, an AT determination process for determining the transition to the AT state with the random value R3, and the spinning effect are determined with the random value R2. It is comprised by each process including the rotation effect determination process for. The lottery execution process includes an instruction number determination process for determining an instruction number.

  After executing the lottery execution process, the main CPU 301 executes the wait process (S107). The weight process is a process for setting the time length of each game to a predetermined length or more. In the wait process, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the wait period has elapsed. When determining that the wait period has not elapsed, the main CPU 301 does not shift from the wait process to the pre-stop process described later.

  On the other hand, when determining that the wait period has elapsed, the main CPU 301 proceeds to pre-stop processing (S108). In the pre-stop process, various types of data (priority order to be described later) are stored in the main RAM 303 according to the winning area determined in the internal lottery process. In the stop control process described later, the reels 12 are stopped according to the data stored in the pre-stop process, so that the symbol combination related to the winning combination designated in the winning area is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  After executing the pre-stop process, the main CPU 301 proceeds to the stop control process (S109). By the stop control process, the main CPU 301 stops the reel 12 corresponding to the stop button 25 every time each stop button 25 is operated. Each reel 12 stops at a symbol position corresponding to each data set in the pre-stop processing described above.

  When all the reels 12 are stopped by the stop control process, the main CPU 301 proceeds to a display determination process (S110). In the display determination process, the main CPU 301 determines the combination of symbols displayed on the active line. Further, the main CPU 301 sets various data according to the type of combination of symbols displayed on the active line. For example, when it is determined that the symbol combination related to replay is stopped and displayed on the active line, the main CPU 301 sets the re-game in-operation flag to the ON state. When the main CPU 301 determines that the symbol combination related to the winning winning combination is stopped on the active line, the main CPU 301 adds the number of medals according to the type of the winning winning combination to the credit number.

  After executing the display determination process, the main CPU 301 executes a game state transition process (S111). In the gaming state transition process, the main CPU 301 transitions the gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 shifts the RT state according to the RT transition symbol stopped and displayed on the active line. In addition, when the symbol combination related to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, the main CPU 301 shifts to the bonus operating state and ends the bonus operating state according to the number of medals paid out. Further, the main CPU 301 shifts the instruction state by the game state transition process. When the main CPU 301 ends the game state transition process, the process returns to step S101.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart of the initial setting process. In the initial setting process, the main CPU 301 initializes a storage area for storing information necessary for one game among the storage areas of the main RAM 303 (S101-1). For example, the winning area storage area storing the winning area (winning area number) of the previous game is initialized by the initial setting process.

  After initializing the main RAM 303, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the auxiliary storage unit 530 is full (S101-2). Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not an ON signal is input from the full tank sensor 530SE. When it is determined that the auxiliary storage unit 530 is full (S101-2: YES), the main CPU 301 sets a full tank error command (S101-3), and proceeds to full tank error processing.

  In the full tank error process, the main CPU 301 notifies the full tank error using the instruction display 16. For example, during the period when the full error process is executed, the main CPU 301 displays the characters “HF” (hopper full) on the instruction display 16. In addition, it is good also as a structure which alert | reports a full tank error with another indicator (for example, the stored number indicator 17). When the main CPU 301 determines that the auxiliary storage unit 530 is not full (S101-2: NO), the main CPU 301 ends the pre-game start process and shifts to an automatic input process.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart of the automatic loading process. When the main CPU 301 starts the automatic insertion process, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the symbol combination related to the replay is aligned on the active line in the previous game (S102-1). Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not a re-game in-operation flag is set. The re-game in-operation flag is set in the display determination process of the previous game control process. When the symbol combination related to replay is not aligned on the active line in the previous game (S102-1: NO), the main CPU 301 ends the automatic insertion process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the previous game that the symbol combinations related to replay are aligned on the active line (S102-1: YES), the main CPU 301 stores the input command in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 (S102-). 2). After storing the input command, the main CPU 301 sets the input interval timer (S102-3). The insertion interval timer is a timer for ensuring a time interval at which an insertion command is transmitted to the sub-control board 400 to a predetermined time length or more. When the insertion interval timer is set, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the insertion interval timer has expired (S102-4). The main CPU 301 repeats step S102-4 until it determines that the insertion interval timer has expired (S102-4: NO).

  When determining that the insertion interval timer has expired (S102-4: YES), the main CPU 301 adds a numerical value “1” to the betting number counter (S102-5). The betting number counter indicates the number of betting medals for the current game. Further, the main CPU 301 generates BET lamp display data indicating the display mode of the BET lamp 14 (14a, 14b, 14c) according to the value of the betting number counter (S102-6). Specifically, when the betting number counter is a numerical value “1”, BET lamp display data for lighting one lamp 14 a out of the BET lamps 14 is generated. Similarly, when the betting number counter is “2”, BET lamp display data for turning on one lamp 14a and two lamps 14b among the BET lamps 14 is generated, and when the betting number counter is “3”. Generates BET lamp display data for lighting one lamp 14a, two lamps 14b, and three lamps 14c among the BET lamps 14. BET lamp display data is stored in a lamp-related data storage area of the main RAM 303.

  The main CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the bet number counter matches the bet medal of the previous game (S102-7). The main CPU 301 repeats the processing from step S102-2 to step S102-6 until it is determined that the value of the betting number counter matches the bet medal of the previous game (S102-7: NO). On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the betting number counter matches the bet medal of the previous game (S102-7: YES), the main CPU 301 ends the automatic insertion process. As understood from the above description, when the symbol combination related to replay is aligned on the active line as a result of the previous game, the same bet medal as the bet medal of the previous game is set in the current game.

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart of pre-game start processing. When the main CPU 301 starts the pre-game start process, the main CPU 301 sets a prescribed number with reference to the game state flag in the game state storage area of the main RAM 303 (S103-1). In the present embodiment, the prescribed number is set to a numerical value “3” for any game.

  After setting the specified number according to the gaming state, the main CPU 301 proceeds to the inserted medal acceptance process (S103-2). In the inserted medal acceptance process, the main CPU 301 accepts a medal from the medal insertion unit 8. Further, when the main CPU 301 receives a medal from the medal insertion unit 8, the main CPU 301 adds a bet number counter or a credit number.

  After executing the inserted medal acceptance process, the main CPU 301 proceeds to the BET operation acceptance process (S103-3). The main CPU 301 receives the player's operation of the 1BET button 21 or the operation of the MAX-BET button 22 in the BET operation reception process.

  After executing the BET operation reception process, the main CPU 301 proceeds to the settlement operation reception process (S103-4). The main CPU 301 receives the player's operation of the payment button 23 in the payment operation reception process.

  After executing the settlement operation acceptance process, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the betting number counter is the specified number (S103-5). In the above-described automatic insertion process in step S102, inserted medal reception process in step S103-2, or BET operation reception process in step S103-3, when the betting number counter is added up to the specified number, the main CPU 301 displays the betting number counter. Is the prescribed number (S103-5: YES), and the process proceeds to step S103-6. On the other hand, when the betting number counter has not reached the specified number (S103-5: NO), the main CPU 301 repeatedly executes steps S103-2 to S103-4.

  In step S103-6, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the start lever 24 has been operated by the player. When determining that the start lever 24 has been operated (S103-6: YES), the main CPU 301 stores the start operation command in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 (S103-7). When the start operation command is stored, the main CPU 301 ends the pre-game process and proceeds to a set value confirmation process (S104). On the other hand, when determining that the start lever has not been operated (S103-6: NO), the main CPU 301 repeatedly executes the steps from Step S103-2 to Step S103-5.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart of inserted medal acceptance processing. When the inserted medal acceptance process is started, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the insertion disabled flag is in an ON state (S103-2-1). The insertion impossible flag is set to an ON state in S103-2-8, which will be described later, when the betting number counter is the upper limit value and the credit amount is the upper limit value. When the main CPU 301 determines that the insertion impossible flag is in the ON state (S103-2-1: YES), the main CPU 301 ends the insertion medal acceptance process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 301 determines that the insertion impossible flag is not in the ON state (S103-2-1: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not a medal has been inserted from the medal insertion unit 8 (S103-2-2). ).

  Specifically, as described above, a medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 8 is detected by a signal from the medal sensor 34SE. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 reads a signal from the medal sensor 34SE in an input port reading process of an interrupt process periodically executed, and detects a medal in the main RAM 303 according to the signal from the medal sensor 34SE. Set the flag to the ON state. In step S103-2-2, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the medal detection flag is in an ON state.

  When the main CPU 301 determines that a medal has been inserted from the medal insertion unit 8 (S103-2-2: YES), the main CPU 301 stores an insertion command indicating that a medal has been inserted in the command storage area (S103-2-3). ).

  After storing the insertion command, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the betting number counter is a prescribed number (S103-2-4). When determining that the betting number counter is not the prescribed number (S103-2-4: NO), the main CPU 301 adds a numerical value “1” to the betting number counter (S103-2-5), and performs the inserted medal acceptance process. finish. On the other hand, when it is determined that the betting number counter is the prescribed number (S103-2-4: YES), the main CPU 301 adds a numerical value “1” to the number of credits (S103-2-6).

  After adding the number of credits, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the number of credits matches the upper limit “50” (S103-2-7). When determining that the number of credits is a numerical value “50” (S103-2-7: YES), the main CPU 301 sets a medal insertion impossible flag to an ON state (S103-2-8), and performs a inserted medal acceptance process. finish. On the other hand, when the main CPU 301 determines that the number of credits is not the numerical value “50” (S103-2-7: NO), the inserted medal acceptance process is terminated without setting the medal insertion disabled flag to the ON state. . During the period when the medal insertion disable flag is set to the ON state, the main CPU 301 controls the selector 34 so that the medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 8 is guided to the outside of the gaming machine 1. Therefore, medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 8 are discharged to the outside of the gaming machine 1 (the tray unit 7) during the period when the medal insertion disable flag is ON.

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart of BET operation acceptance processing. In the BET operation acceptance process, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the number of credits is a numerical value “0” (S103-3-1). When the number of credits is a numerical value “0” (S103-3-1: YES), the main CPU 301 ends the BET operation acceptance process.

  When determining that the number of credits is not “0” (S103-3-1: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the 1BET button 21 is operated (S103-3-2). When it is determined that the 1BET button 21 has been operated (S103-3-2: YES), the main CPU 301 sets a numerical value “1” in the insertion request counter (S103-3-3). On the other hand, when determining that the 1BET button 21 has not been operated (S103-3-2: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the MAX-BET button 22 has been operated (S103-3-4). . When determining that the MAX-BET button 22 has been operated (S103-3-4: YES), the main CPU 301 sets a numerical value “3” in the insertion request counter (S103-3-5). When determining that the MAX-BET button 22 has not been operated (S103-3-4: NO), the main CPU 301 ends the BET operation acceptance process.

  In step S103-3-3 or step S103-3-5, when a predetermined numerical value (numerical value “1” or numerical value “3”) is set in the input request counter, the main CPU 301 sets the numerical value “1” from the input request counter. "Is subtracted (S103-3-6). When “1” is subtracted from the insertion request counter, the main CPU 301 subtracts the numerical value “1” from the credit counter (S103-3-7), and adds the numerical value “1” to the betting number counter (S103-3-8). .

  After adding the numerical value “1” to the betting number counter, the main CPU 301 stores the insertion command in the command storage area (S103-3-9). After storing the input command, the main CPU 301 sets the input interval timer (S103-3-10). The insertion interval timer is a timer for ensuring a time interval at which an insertion command is transmitted to the sub-control board 400 to a predetermined time length or more. Note that the insertion interval timer of the BET operation acceptance process (S103-3-10) is also used in the automatic insertion process described above. In the BET operation acceptance process (when the MAX-BET button is operated) and the automatic input process, the input command is continuously output and the input sound is continuously reproduced. In this embodiment, since the insertion interval timer is provided, the time interval at which each insertion command is transmitted is ensured to be equal to or longer than a predetermined time length, and the period during which each input sound is output is longer than the predetermined time length. According to the above configuration, for example, immediately after starting the output of the current input sound, the next input sound is output (the current input sound becomes extremely short), and the current input sound is not perceived by the player. Defects are suppressed. The insertion interval timer is timed up in about 0.5 seconds, for example.

  The main CPU 301 determines whether or not the insertion interval timer has expired (S103-3-11). Step S103-3-11 is repeated until the insertion interval timer expires (S103-3-11: NO). If it is determined that the insertion interval timer has expired (S103-3-11: YES), the main CPU 301 Then, it is determined whether or not the betting number counter matches the specified number (S103-3-12). When the main CPU 301 determines that the bet number counter matches the specified number (S103-3-12: YES), the BET operation acceptance process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the betting number counter does not match the specified number (S103-3-12: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the insertion request counter is a numerical value “0” (S103-3). -13). When it is determined that the insertion request counter is a numerical value “0” (S103-3-13: YES), the main CPU 301 ends the BET operation acceptance process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the insertion request counter is not the numerical value “0” (S103-3-13: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the credit number is “0” (S103-3-14). ). When the main CPU 301 determines that the number of credits is “0” (S103-3-14: YES), the main CPU 301 ends the BET operation acceptance process and determines that the credit counter is not the numerical value “0” (S103-3). -14: NO), the process is returned to step S103-3-6.

  As understood from the above description, when the main CPU 301 accepts the operation of the MAX-BET button 22, the betting number counter is added until the betting number counter reaches the specified number or the credit number is exhausted.

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart of the settlement operation acceptance process. In the settlement operation acceptance process, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the settlement button 23 has been operated by the player (S103-4-1). When it is determined that the settlement button 23 has been operated (S103-4-1: YES), the main CPU 301 sets a settlement medal in the payout request counter (S103-4-2). The settlement medal is the sum of the betting number counter and the credit amount at the time when the settlement button 23 is operated. However, when the bet number counter is added by automatic insertion (when replay is stopped in the previous game), the main CPU 301 sets only the credit number in the payout request counter. In the above configuration, the settlement of betting medals set by automatic insertion is prohibited. After setting the settlement medal in the payout request counter, the main CPU 301 stores the settlement operation command indicating the operation of the settlement button 23 in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 (S103-4-3), and turns off the medal insertion disable flag. (S103-4-4).

  When it is determined that the settlement button 23 has not been operated (S103-4-1: NO), the main CPU 301 ends the settlement operation acceptance process. As will be described in detail later, in the hopper driving process, medals of the number of payout request counters are discharged from the hopper 520 to the tray unit 7 through the medal payout opening 9.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart of the lottery execution process. When starting the lottery execution process, the main CPU 301 executes an internal lottery process (S106-1). In the internal lottery process, the main CPU 301 determines a winning area for the current game from the random value R1. After executing the internal lottery process, the main CPU 301 proceeds to the spinning effect determination process (S106-2). In the spinning effect determination process, the main CPU 301 determines the spinning effect of the current game from the random value R2. After executing the spinning effect determination process, the main CPU 301 proceeds to the AT determination process (S106-3).

  In the AT determination process, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not to shift to the AT state from the random value R3. Specifically, in the AT determination process, the main CPU 301 acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning area and the spinning effect of the current game from the AT determination table, and subtracts the lottery value from the random value R3. In the normal state, when the result of subtracting the lottery value from the random number value R3 becomes a negative number, the main CPU 301 sets an initial value in the first precursor counter. As described above, the first precursor counter indicates the remaining number of games in the first precursor state, and initial values of numerical values “0” to “32” are set. The initial value of the first precursor counter is determined by lottery. The main CPU 301 subtracts the first precursor counter for each game, and when the first precursor counter is subtracted to a numerical value “0”, the main CPU 301 shifts the instruction state to the start preparation state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 changes the instruction state flag indicating the instruction state from the normal state to the start preparation state. The instruction state flag is stored in the main RAM 303, for example. The main CPU 301 transmits an instruction state command indicating a current instruction state flag to the sub CPU 412 in each game. In the AT state, when the result of subtracting the lottery value from the random number value R3 becomes a negative number, the main CPU 301 adds a numerical value “1” to the AT stock counter. Further, the main CPU 301 stores a command indicating the result of the AT determination process for the current game in the command storage area. After executing the AT determination process, the main CPU 301 proceeds to the instruction number determination process (S106-4).

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart of the internal lottery process. When starting the internal lottery process, the main CPU 301 sets a winning area lottery table according to the gaming state (S106-1-1). For example, the main CPU 301 sets a winning area lottery table according to the RT flag indicating the type of RT state stored in the RT state storage area of the main RAM 303.

  In the internal lottery process, the main CPU 301 acquires the random value R1 stored in the random value R1 storage area (S106-1-2). In step 105, the random value R1 is stored in the random value R1 storage area. Further, the main CPU 301 sets the winning area offset value to the initial value “00” (S106-1-3). The winning area offset value designates each winning area. The winning area offset value is updated sequentially, and a different winning area is designated each time it is updated. For example, the winning area offset value is a numerical value “00” and designates a winning area of “losing”.

  The main CPU 301 acquires the lottery value of the winning area designated by the winning area offset value (S106-1-4). For example, when the winning area lottery table in the RT0 state is set, if the winning area offset value is “00”, the lottery value “36736” is acquired.

  The main CPU 301 subtracts the lottery value acquired in step S106-1-4 from the random value R1 acquired in step S106-1-1 (S106-1-5). Further, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the result of subtracting the lottery value from the random value R1 is a negative number (S106-1-6). For example, in a game in the RT0 state, when a random value R1 smaller than the numerical value “36736” is acquired, the result of subtracting the lottery value “36736” of the winning area number “00” from the random value R1 is a negative number. On the other hand, when the random value R1 larger than the numerical value “36736” is acquired, the result of subtracting the lottery value of the winning area number “00” from the random value R1 does not become a negative number.

  If the main CPU 301 determines that the subtraction result is not a negative number (S106-1-6: NO), whether or not all winning areas (winning area numbers “00” to “34”) are designated by the winning area offset value. Is determined (S106-1-7). When all the winning areas have not been specified (S106-1-7: NO), the main CPU 301 updates the winning area offset value (adds a numerical value “1”) (S106-1-8), and step S106- Return the process to 1-4. In step S106-4, the lottery value of the winning area designated by the updated winning area offset value is acquired, and in step S106-1-5, the lottery value is subtracted from the previous subtraction result. In the processing from step S106-1-4 to step S106-1-8, it is determined that the calculation result is a negative number (S106-1-6: YES) or all winning areas are designated (S106-). 1-7: YES) Repeated.

  When it is determined that the calculation result is a negative number or when all winning areas are designated, the main CPU 301 executes a data storage process (S106-1-9). Specifically, the main CPU 301 stores the current winning area offset value in the winning area storage area of the main RAM 303. For example, if the winning area offset value with a negative subtraction result is “12”, the numerical value “12” is stored in the winning area storage area. Further, the main CPU 301 stores the first command corresponding to the winning area in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 in the data storage process. Note that the main CPU 301 transmits the first command stored in the command storage area to the sub-control board 400 in a command transmission process of an interrupt process described later.

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart of the spinning effect determination process. When the main CPU 301 starts the rotation effect determination process, the main CPU 301 acquires various types of information used for determining the rotation effect (S106-2-1). Specifically, the main CPU 301 acquires various types of information including the instruction state of the current game, the winning area, and the random value R2. Thereafter, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the instruction state is a normal state (S106-2-2).

  When it is determined that the instruction state is the normal state (S106-2-2: YES), the main CPU 301 determines the spinning effect of the current game from the spinning effect determination table A (S106-2-3). . Specifically, the main CPU 301 obtains each lottery value corresponding to the winning area of the current game from the rotation effect determination table A for each rotation effect, and sequentially subtracts each lottery value from the random value R2. . For example, the main CPU 301 subtracts the lottery value of each spinning effect from the random value R2 in the order of “no effect”, spinning effect A, spinning effect B, spinning effect C, and spinning effect D. The main CPU 301 repeats until the result of subtracting the lottery value from the random value R2 becomes a negative number, and determines the spinning effect where the result of subtracting the lottery value becomes a negative number.

  When it is determined that the instructed state is not the normal state (S106-2-2: NO), that is, in the AT state, the main CPU 301 determines the spinning effect of the current game from the spinning effect determination table B. (S106-2-4). After determining the spinning effect in step S106-2-3 or step S106-2-4, the main CPU 301 stores an effect type command indicating the spinning effect in the command storage area (S106-2-5). .

  After storing the effect type command, the main CPU 301 stores the rotation effect number of the rotation effect in the rotation effect number storage area (S106-2-6). Specifically, in the case of “no effect”, a numerical value “0” is stored in the spinning effect number storage area. In the case of the rotation effect A, the numerical value “1” is stored in the rotation effect number storage area, in the case of the rotation effect B, the value “2” is stored, and in the case of the rotation effect C, the value “3”. Is stored, and in the case of the spinning effect D, the numerical value “4” is stored. After storing the rotation effect number, the main CPU 301 ends the rotation effect determination process.

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart of the instruction number determination process. When starting the instruction number determination process, the main CPU 301 acquires the current instruction state (S106-4-1). After acquiring the instruction state, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the instruction state is a normal state (SS106-4-2). When determining that the instruction state is the normal state (S106-4-2: YES), the main CPU 301 determines an instruction number using the instruction determination table A (S106-4-3). As described above, in the normal state, the instruction number “99” (no instruction) is determined in all winning areas. On the other hand, when it is determined that the instruction state is not the normal state (S106-4-2: NO), that is, when the instruction state is the AT state, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number using the instruction determination table B ( S106-4-4).

  After determining the instruction number in step S106-4-3 or step S106-4-4, the main CPU 301 stores the instruction number in the instruction number storage area. The instruction number storage area is stored in the main RAM 303, for example. The main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display instruction information corresponding to the instruction number stored in the instruction number storage area in the LED display process of the interrupt process described later. The main CPU 301 transmits a second command indicating the instruction number stored in the instruction number storage area in the command transmission process of the interrupt process. After storing the instruction number, the main CPU 301 ends the instruction number determination process.

  FIG. 51 is a flowchart of wait processing. The main CPU 301 executes the wait process until the spinning period execution period or the wait period elapses.

  When the wait process is started, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the rotation effect number in the rotation effect number storage area is “0” (S107-1). That is, it is determined whether or not “no effect” is determined in the spinning effect determination process. When the rotation effect number is “0” (S107-1: YES), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the wait timer is a numerical value “0” (S107-2). The wait timer is decremented every time an interrupt process is executed. When determining that the wait timer has not timed up (wait timer ≠ 0), the main CPU 301 repeats step S107-2 (S107-2: NO).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the wait timer has expired (S107-2: YES), the main CPU 301 newly sets the wait timer to an initial value (about 4100 ms) (S107-3). Further, the main CPU 301 stores a reel start command indicating that each reel 12 has been started in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 (S107-4), starts rotation of each reel 12, and ends the wait process.

  If the main CPU 301 determines in step S107-1 that the rotation effect number is other than “0”, the rotation effect number is “1” indicating the rotation effect A, or “ 2 ”is determined (S107-5). When it is determined that the rotation effect number is “1” or “2” (S107-5: YES), the main CPU 301 sets 1000 sm in the rotation effect timer (S107-6).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the rotation effect number is not “1” or “2” (S107-5: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether the rotation effect number is “3” indicating the rotation effect C. It is determined whether or not (S107-7). When determining that the rotation effect number is “3” (S107-7: YES), the main CPU 301 sets 2000 sm in the rotation effect timer (S107-8). On the other hand, when it is determined that the rotation effect number is not “3” (S107-7: NO), that is, when the rotation effect number is “4” indicating the rotation effect D, the main CPU 301 determines the rotation effect number. 5000 sm is set in the effect timer (S107-9).

  When the main CPU 301 sets the rotation effect timer in step S107-6, step S107-8, and step S107-9, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the rotation effect timer is subtracted to a numerical value “0” (S107-10). . The rotation effect timer is decremented every time the interruption process is executed. When the main CPU 301 repeats step S107-10 until the spinning effect timer expires (that is, until the spinning effect ends) (S107-10: NO), and determines that the spinning effect timer has expired (S107-10: YES), the process proceeds to step S107-2.

  FIG. 52 is a flowchart of pre-stop processing. When starting the pre-stop process, the main CPU 301 sets an initial value in the acceleration wait timer (S108-1). The initial value of the acceleration weight timer is set to the length of time required for each reel 12 to accelerate to steady rotation after starting. After setting the initial value in the acceleration wait timer, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the acceleration wait timer has expired (S108-2). The main CPU 301 repeats step S108-2 until the acceleration wait timer expires (S108-2: NO). When the acceleration wait timer expires (S108-2: YES), the process proceeds to step S108-3. To do.

  In step S108-3, the main CPU 301 stores a numerical value “3” in the non-stop operation counter indicating the number of stop buttons 25 (25L, 25C, 25R) that have not been stopped. Further, the main CPU 301 performs a display combination storage area setting process (S108-4). As described above, each displayable bit in the display combination storing area corresponds to each winning combination, and is a numerical value “1” when there is a possibility that the symbol combination related to the corresponding winning combination may stop on the effective line. Therefore, in step S108-4 in which all the reels 12 are rotating, since all symbol combinations relating to all winning combinations can be stopped on the effective line, all the bits in the display combination storing area are set to the numerical value “1”. Is set.

  After the display combination storage area setting process, the main CPU 301 proceeds to the priority order storage process (S108-5). FIG. 53 is a conceptual diagram of a plurality of priority storage areas P (PL, PC, PR) set in the priority storage process. As shown in FIG. 53, the priority storage area P includes a left reel priority storage area PL corresponding to the reel 12L, a middle reel priority storage area PC corresponding to the reel 12C, and a right reel priority corresponding to the reel 12R. And a rank storage area PR. Each priority storage area P is divided into a plurality (21) of areas Q. Each area Q corresponds to each symbol position (unit area U) of the reel 12.

  When the priority order storing process is executed, the priority order of the symbols of the area Q is stored in each area Q. For example, the priority “HFF” is stored in the area Q in which a winning combination that has not been won is displayed when the active line is stopped. Further, the priority “H00” is stored in the area Q of the symbol that can be stopped on the active line, and the numerical value “H01” is stored in the area Q of the symbol constituting the winning combination.

  FIG. 54 is a flowchart of the priority order storage process. When starting the priority order storing process, the main CPU 301 stores the non-stop operation counter as the number of searches (S108-5-1). Further, the main CPU 301 determines one reel 12 among the reels 12 that have not been stopped yet as a target reel (S108-5-2).

  The main CPU 301 executes priority table selection processing (S108-5-3). The priority table defines the priority of each winning combination, and one of the plurality of priority tables is selected. For example, a game in which the winning area “batting order bells E1 to E3” (the first stop in the correct pressing order is the reel 12R) is assumed. According to the priority order table selected in the game, in the right reel priority storage area PR, the priority order of the symbol “correct answer bell” is higher than the priority order of the symbol “failed bell”. On the other hand, in the left reel priority storage area PL and the middle reel priority storage area PC, the priority of the “failed bell” symbol is higher than the priority of the “correct bell” symbol. According to the above configuration, by appropriately selecting the priority order table, the symbols to be stopped on the active line change according to the stop operation order.

  After executing the priority table selection processing, the main CPU 301 stores the initial value “00” in the area pointer and the initial value “21” in the remaining area number (S108-5-4). The area pointer designates the area Q of the target reel. The remaining area number means the number of areas Q in the target reel where no priority order is stored.

  The main CPU 301 acquires a symbol code (symbol type) at the symbol position designated by the area pointer (S108-5-5). Further, the main CPU 301 determines the priority order according to the symbol code, the winning area (winning role), and the priority order table (S108-5-6). The main CPU 301 stores the determined priority order in the area Q designated by the current area pointer (S108-5-7).

  The main CPU 301 adds a numerical value “1” to the area pointer and subtracts a numerical value “1” from the remaining area number (S108-5-8). Thereafter, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the remaining area number is a numerical value “0” (S108-5-9). When determining that the remaining area number is not “0” (S108-5-9: NO), the main CPU 301 repeatedly executes steps S108-5-5 to S108-5-9. On the other hand, when it is determined that the remaining area number is “0” (S108-5-9: YES), that is, when generation of the priority order storage area of the target reel is completed, the main CPU 301 determines “ 1 "is subtracted (S108-5-10).

  After subtracting the number of searches, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the number of searches has ended (S108-5-11). If it is determined that the number of searches has not ended (S108-5-11: NO), the main CPU 301 returns the process to step S108-5-2, changes the target reel, and proceeds from step S108-5-2 to step S108-5-2. Steps S108-5-11 are repeatedly executed. On the other hand, when determining that the number of searches has ended (S108-5-11: YES), the main CPU 301 ends the priority order storage process.

  FIG. 55 is a flowchart of the stop control process. The main CPU 301 determines whether or not the stop button 25 corresponding to the rotating reel 12 has been operated (S109-1). The main CPU 301 repeatedly executes step S109-1 until the stop button 25 corresponding to the rotating reel 12 is operated (S109-1: NO). On the other hand, when the stop button 25 corresponding to the rotating reel 12 is operated (S109-1: YES), the main CPU 301 sends a stop operation command indicating the type of the stop button 25 that has been stopped to a command in the main RAM 303. Store in the storage area (S109-2).

  When the stop operation command is stored, the main CPU 301 updates the stop order storage area (S109-3). Further, the main CPU 301 subtracts the numerical value “1” from the non-stop operation counter (S109-4). The main CPU 301 sets the reel 12 corresponding to the operated stop button 25 as a stop target reel (S109-5).

  The main CPU 301 acquires the current value of the symbol counter (that is, the symbol number located on the middle line) as the stop operation position (S109-6). The main CPU 301 determines the priority order of the area Q of the stop operation position and the area Q for four frames from the next frame of the stop operation position among the areas Q of the priority order storage area of the target reel (that is, for five frames). Is obtained (S109-7). In addition, the main CPU 301 determines the frame with the highest priority among the acquired priorities for the five frames as the planned stop position, and sets the number of frames from the stop operation position to the planned stop position as the number of sliding frames ( S109-8). Further, the main CPU 301 stores a scheduled stop position command indicating the planned stop position determined in step S109-8 in the command storage area.

  The main CPU 301 updates each bit of the display combination storing area in accordance with the symbol code of the planned stop position (that is, the type of symbol of the planned stop position) (S109-9). For example, when the reel 12L stops in the stop control process and the symbol “bell” stops on the effective line, the symbol combination related to the winning combination (for example, the cherry role) whose left reel symbol is not “bell” becomes the effective line. Since there is no possibility of stopping, the bit corresponding to the winning combination among the bits of the display combination storing area is a numerical value “0”.

  After updating the display combination storing area, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the non-stop operation counter is “0” (S109-10). That the non-stop operation counter is a numerical value “0” means that the stop operation has been performed for all the reels 12. When it is determined that the non-stop operation counter is “0” (S109-10: YES), the main CPU 301 ends the stop control process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the non-stop operation counter is not “0” (S109-10: NO), the priority order storage process executed in the pre-stop process is executed (S109-11). In step S109-11, the priority order is stored in the priority order storage area P of the rotating reel 12, as in step S109-3 of the stop pre-processing. However, even if the symbols constituting the winning combination shown in the winning area of the winning area storage area, the combination of symbols related to the winning combination that is no longer displayed on the active line due to any reel 12 being stopped. The symbol is not set higher in priority than other symbols.

  After executing the priority order storage process, the main CPU 301 returns the process to step S109-1. The main CPU 301 repeats the processing from step S109-1 to step 109-11 until a stop operation is performed on all the reels 12, that is, until it is determined that the non-stop operation counter is “0”. Run. When it is determined that the non-stop operation counter is “0” (S109-10: YES), the main CPU 301 ends the reel stop control process.

  FIG. 56 is a flowchart of the display determination process (S110). When the display determination process is started, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the symbol combination related to the winning combination stopped on the active line is a symbol combination related to the winning combination permitted to stop on the active line in the game. (S110-1). Specifically, in step S110-1, the main CPU 301 grants display permission corresponding to the winning combination for the winning combination corresponding to the displayable bit set to “1” among the displayable bits in the display combination storing area. It is determined whether or not the bit is set to “1”. When the display permission bit corresponding to the displayable bit of the numerical value “1” is set to “0”, the main CPU 301 determines that an illegal winning has occurred.

  When the main CPU 301 determines that an illegal winning has occurred (S110-1: YES), the main CPU 301 stores an illegal winning command in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 (S110-2), and shifts to an illegal winning error process to play the game. Prohibit progress. When the illegal winning error process is executed, for example, the power button 511 is turned off and then turned on again, and the main CPU 301 is caused to execute the startup process and the setting change process to set a normal set value. It becomes possible to play.

  When it is determined that the symbol combination related to the winning combination permitted to stop on the active line is stopped (S110-1: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the symbol combination related to replay is stopped on the active line. Determine (S110-3). When it is determined that the symbol combination valid line related to the replay is stopped (S110-3: YES), the main CPU 301 sets the regame operating flag to the ON state (S110-4), and issues a regame command. The data is stored in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 (S110-5), and the display determination process is terminated. The replay command indicates that the symbol combination related to the replay is stopped on the active line.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the symbol combination related to replay is not stopped on the active line (S110-3: NO), the main CPU 301 sets the re-game in-operation flag to the OFF state (S110-6), and wins a prize. It is determined whether or not the symbol combination related to the winning combination is stopped on the active line (S110-7). When it is determined that the symbol combination related to the winning combination is stopped on the active line (S110-7: YES), the main CPU 301 stores the winning combination command in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 (S110-8). . The winning winning combination command indicates the type of symbol combination related to the winning winning combination aligned with the active line.

  The main CPU 301 adds the number of medals according to the type of symbol combination related to the winning winning combination stopped on the active line to the number of credits (S110-9). After adding the number of credits, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the result of addition is larger than the numerical value “50” which is the upper limit value of the number of credits (S110-10). When the number of credits is larger than “50” (S110-10: YES), the number of medals exceeding the upper limit of the number of credits (for example, the numerical value “5” when the addition result of step S110-9 is “55”). ") Is set in the medal request counter (S110-11). After setting the number of medals in the medal request counter, the main CPU 301 proceeds to hopper driving processing. On the other hand, when the number of credits is “50” or less (S110-10: NO), the main CPU 301 ends the display determination process.

  When the main CPU 301 determines in step S110-7 that the symbol combination related to the winning combination is not stopped on the active line (S110-7: NO), the symbol combination related to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line. It is determined whether or not (S110-12). If it is determined that the symbol combination related to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line (S110-12: YES), the main CPU 301 stores the bonus combination command in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 (S110-13). The bonus combination command indicates that the symbol combination related to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line. After storing the bonus combination command, the main CPU 301 ends the display determination process.

  If the main CPU 301 determines in step S110-12 that the symbol combination related to the bonus combination has not stopped on the active line (S110-12: NO), the main CPU 301 stores the display error command in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 ( S110-14). The losing display command indicates that the symbol combination related to the winning combination is not stopped on the active line. In the present embodiment, a replay command, a winning winning combination command, a lose display command, and a bonus winning command are collectively referred to as a display winning combination command.

  FIG. 57 is a flowchart of the hopper driving process. The hopper driving process is executed when the payout request counter is set in the display determination process or the settlement operation acceptance process of the pre-game start process. When the hopper driving process is started, the main CPU 301 stores a payout start command in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 (S120). The payout start command indicates the start of the medal discharge in the hopper 520. Further, the main CPU 301 sets an initial value in the payout period monitoring timer (S121). The payout period monitoring timer expires when a predetermined time length (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the hopper driving process.

  The main CPU 301 starts outputting a hopper drive signal (S122). In the period when the hopper driving signal is output, medals are sequentially discharged from the hopper 520. After starting the output of the hopper drive signal, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the payout period monitoring timer has expired (S123). When the main CPU 301 determines that the payout period monitoring timer has expired (S123: YES), the main CPU 301 stores an error command in the command storage area (S124), and proceeds to hopper empty error processing. In the above configuration, the main CPU 301 shifts to the hopper empty error process when the discharge request counter number of medals has not been discharged from the start of the hopper driving process until the payout period monitoring timer expires, Prohibit the progress of the game. When the hopper empty error process is executed, for example, the process returns to the hopper drive process on condition that the reset button 512 is operated.

  The main CPU 301 determines whether or not a payout signal from the hopper 520 has been detected (S125). As described above, the payout signal is output from the payout sensor 112SE each time one medal is paid out from the hopper 520. The main CPU 301 repeatedly executes step S123 and step S125 until it is determined that a payout signal has been detected (S125: NO).

  When determining that the payout signal has been detected (S125: YES), the main CPU 301 subtracts the numerical value “1” from the payout request counter (S126). Thereafter, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the payout request counter has been subtracted to a numerical value “0” (S127). If the main CPU 301 determines that the payout request counter has been subtracted to the numerical value “0” (S127: YES), the main CPU 301 stops outputting the hopper drive signal (S128), and stores the payout end command in the command storage area of the main RAM 303. (S129). For example, the sub-control board 400 starts outputting a payout sound effect when receiving a payout start command from the main CPU 301 and stops outputting a payout effect sound when receiving a payout end command. When the main CPU 301 stores the payout end command, the main CPU 301 ends the hopper driving process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the payout request counter is not “0” (S127: NO), the main CPU 301 repeatedly executes step S123 to step 127.

  FIG. 58 is a flowchart of the game state transition process. When the game state transition process is started, the main CPU 301 executes the RT state transition process (S111-1). In the RT state transition process, the main CPU 301 transitions to the RT state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the RT1 transition symbol has stopped at the active line in the RT state transition processing. As described above, the RT1 transition symbol stops at the active line when, for example, a failed bell is missed. When the main CPU 301 determines that the RT1 transition symbol has stopped on the active line, the main CPU 301 transitions to the RT1 state. Note that when the RT1 transition symbol stops at the valid line in the RT1 state, the RT state is not changed. Further, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the RT2 transition symbol is stopped on the active line in the RT state transition processing. When the main CPU 301 determines that the RT2 transition symbol has stopped at the active line, the main CPU 301 changes the RT state to the RT2 state. Further, the main CPU 301 determines in the RT state transition process whether or not the bonus operation state end condition is satisfied in the current game. When determining that the bonus operation state end condition is satisfied, the main CPU 301 changes the RT state to the RT0 state.

  After the RT state transition process, the main CPU 301 executes a bonus state transition process (S111-2). In the bonus state transition process, the main CPU 301 ends or starts the bonus operation state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the symbol combination related to the bonus combination has been stopped on the active line in the bonus state transition processing. When it is determined that the symbol combination related to the bonus combination has stopped on the active line, the main CPU 301 shifts to the bonus operating state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 turns on the bonus operation flag stored in the game state storage area of the main RAM 303. Further, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the bonus operation state end condition is satisfied in the current game in the bonus state transition processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the total number of medals paid out in the bonus operating state has reached 297. When determining that the bonus operation state end condition is satisfied, the main CPU 301 sets the bonus operation flag to the OFF state.

  After the bonus state transition process, the main CPU 301 executes an instruction state transition process (S111-3). In the instruction state transition process, the main CPU 301 transitions the instruction state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the current instruction state is the first precursor state in the instruction state transition process. When determining that the state is the first precursor state, the main CPU 301 subtracts the numerical value “1” from the first precursor counter. Further, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the result of subtracting the first precursor counter is a numerical value “0”. When the main CPU 301 determines that the first precursor counter has been subtracted to the numerical value “0”, the main CPU 301 changes the instruction state flag to a value indicating the start preparation state. Further, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the current instruction state is the second precursor state in the instruction state transition process. When determining that the state is the second precursor state, the main CPU 301 subtracts the numerical value “1” from the second precursor counter. The main CPU 301 determines whether or not the result of subtracting the second precursor counter is a numerical value “0”. When determining that the second precursor counter has been subtracted to the numerical value “0”, the main CPU 301 changes the instruction state flag to a value indicating the bonus notification state.

  In the instruction state transition process, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the instruction state is a start preparation state. When determining that it is in the start preparation state, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the RT2 transition symbol (RT2 transition replay) is stopped and displayed on the active line. When determining that the RT2 transition symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line, the main CPU 301 changes the instruction state flag to a value indicating the AT state. Further, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the instruction state is the AT state in the instruction state transition process. When determining that the state is in the AT state, the main CPU 301 subtracts the numerical value “1” from the AT counter and determines whether or not the subtraction result is the numerical value “0”. When determining that the AT counter is the numerical value “0”, the main CPU 301 changes the instruction state flag to a value indicating the normal state.

  FIG. 59 is a flowchart of the interrupt process. As described above, the main CPU 301 executes an interrupt process every 1.49 ms during the period when the game control process is being executed.

  When starting the interrupt process, the main CPU 301 saves data in various registers (S201). Thereafter, the main CPU 301 executes an input port reading process (S202). In the input port reading process, the main CPU 301 reads various signals input to the I / F circuit 305. Specifically, the main CPU 301 reads ON signals from the start switch 24SW, each stop switch 25SW, the medal sensor 34SE, the settlement switch 23SW, and the like in the input port reading process. The main CPU 301 sets the detection flag of the sensor and switch that has read the ON signal to the ON state.

  The main CPU 301 executes a timer measurement process (S203). In the timer measurement process, the main CPU 301 subtracts a predetermined value from various timers. In the timer measurement process, the main CPU 301 subtracts, for example, a payout period monitoring timer set in the hopper drive process, a spinning effect production timer set in the wait process, and a wait timer.

  The main CPU 301 selects a drive target reel from the rotating reels (S204), and executes a drive control process (S205) for the drive target reel. In the drive control process, the main CPU 301 outputs a drive pulse to the stepping motor of the drive target reel. When a drive pulse is input, the excitation pattern of the stepping motor is switched.

  The main CPU 301 determines whether or not the drive control processing for all the reels 12 has been executed (S206). When it is determined that the drive control processing for all the reels 12 has not been executed (S206: NO), the main CPU 301 repeats step S204 and step S205. On the other hand, when it is determined that the drive control process for all the reels 12 has been executed (S206: YES), the main CPU 301 proceeds to the external signal output process (S207).

  The main CPU 301 outputs a predetermined signal to the outside of the gaming machine 1 in the external signal output process. For example, when the setting change process is started, the main CPU 301 outputs a signal indicating the start of the setting change process to the outside of the gaming machine 1.

 The main CPU 301 drives various lamps in the LED display process (S208). For example, the main CPU 301 displays the BET lamp 14 in a manner indicated by the BET lamp display data generated by the game control process. In addition, in the LED display process, the main CPU 301 lights the re-game display lamp 18 when the re-game operating flag is set to the ON state. Further, the main CPU 301 causes the stored number display unit 17 to display the number of credits in the LED display process. Further, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display instruction information corresponding to the instruction number determined in the instruction number determination process in the LED display process.

  After the LED display process, the main CPU 301 proceeds to a command transmission process (S209). As described above, various commands are stored in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 in the game control process. The command stored in the command storage area is transmitted to the sub control board 400 in the command transmission process.

  After the command transmission process, the main CPU 301 executes a register restoration process (S210), and restores the data saved in step S210 to the register. When the register return process is executed, the main CPU 301 returns the process to step S of the game control process that was executed when the interrupt process was started.

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FIG. 60 is a flowchart of sub activation processing of the sub CPU 412. The sub CPU 412 executes a sub activation process when a reset signal is input from the reset circuit. The reset circuit outputs a reset signal when the power supply voltage supplied to the sub-control board 400 exceeds a predetermined threshold. For example, when the supply of the power supply voltage to the sub control board 400 is started, the sub activation process is executed.

  When the sub activation process is started, the sub CPU 412 executes an activation initialization process (S301). In the startup initialization process, the sub CPU 412 initializes various registers of the sub control board 400, for example.

  In the startup initialization process, the sub CPU 412 determines whether there is a backup abnormality in the sub RAM 414. If there is a backup abnormality, the sub CPU 412 initializes the backup data. Further, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the data stored in various ROMs including the CGROM 424 is appropriate in the startup initialization process. For example, data stored at a specific address in each ROM is read to determine whether or not the data is appropriate. When an abnormality is found in various ROMs, the sub CPU 412 shifts to predetermined error processing.

  In the sub activation process, the sub CPU 412 activates the lamp control task (S302), activates the acoustic control task (S303), activates the image control board communication task (S304), activates the main control board communication task (S305), and effects. The button input task is activated (S306).

  FIG. 61 is a flowchart of each task activated in the sub activation process. The sub CPU 412 controls various lamps including the housing lamp 5 and the effect lamp 28 by a lamp control task. Further, the sub CPU 412 controls the speakers (31, 32) by an acoustic control task. Further, the sub CPU 412 transmits a command to the image control board 420 by the image control board communication task, receives a command from the main control board 300 in the main control board communication task, and performs the effect button 26 and the direction in the effect button input task. The operation of the designation button 27 is accepted.

  A timer interrupt signal is input to the sub CPU 412 at predetermined time intervals. When receiving the timer interrupt signal, the sub CPU 412 executes one of the tasks. That is, each peripheral device including various lamps and speakers (31, 32) is controlled in a time division manner.

  FIG. 61A is a flowchart of a lamp control task. When starting the lamp control task, the sub CPU 412 initializes data for controlling various lamps (S302-1). When various data are initialized, the sub CPU 412 proceeds to a lamp data analysis process (S302-2). The lamp data is data indicating blinking patterns of various lamps. For example, a time series (300 ms lighting → 300 ms off → 300 ms lighting →...) Of data indicating the time to turn on a specific lamp and data indicating the time to turn off a specific lamp can be adopted as the lamp data.

  In the lamp control process (S302-3), the sub CPU 412 blinks a specific lamp in a manner specified by the lamp data. The lamp data analysis process and the lamp effect execution process are repeatedly executed until a timer interrupt signal is input.

  FIG. 61B is a flowchart of the acoustic control task. When starting the sound control task, the sub CPU 412 initializes various data for controlling the speakers (31, 32) (S303-1). When the sub CPU 412 initializes various data, the sub CPU 412 proceeds to an acoustic data analysis process (S303-2).

  In the sound control process (S303-3), the sub CPU 412 instructs the sound board 430 (the sound source IC 431) according to the result of the sound data analysis process. The sound source IC 431 reads out sound data from the sound source ROM 432 according to an instruction from the sub CPU 412, generates an sound signal from the sound data, and supplies the sound signal to the speakers (31, 32). The acoustic data analysis process and the acoustic control process are repeatedly executed until a timer interrupt signal is input.

  FIG. 61C is a flowchart of the image control board communication task. When starting the image control board communication task, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the non-game timer has expired (S304-1). The non-game timer is timed up when the non-game state continues for a predetermined time after the previous game ends. Specifically, the non-game timer is set to an initial value when the previous game ends, and is subtracted every predetermined period during the non-game period. For example, the non-game timer is timed up when the non-game period continues for one minute after the previous game ends. The non-game timer is provided in the sub RAM 414, for example.

  If the sub CPU 412 determines that the non-game timer has expired (S304-1: YES), the sub CPU 412 proceeds to a demo display command transmission process (S304-2), and transmits the demo display command to the image control board 420. When receiving a demonstration display command, the image control board (image control CPU 421) 420 displays a demonstration image on the liquid crystal display device 30. Further, the sub CPU 412 turns off various lamps during a period in which the demonstration image is displayed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the non-game timer has not expired (S304-1: NO), the sub CPU 412 sets a command according to the effect number stored in the sub RAM 414 (S304-3). The effect number indicates the type of effect executed in the gaming machine 1, and is stored in the effect number storage area of the sub RAM 414 in the effect lottery process described later. The sub CPU 447 transmits the command set in step S304-3 to the image control board 420 (S304-4), and ends the image control board communication task. The image control board communication task may receive a command from the image control board 420.

  FIG. 61 (d) is a flowchart of the main control board communication task. When the main control board communication task is started, the sub CPU 412 executes communication start pre-processing (S305-1) for initializing a predetermined storage area. After executing the pre-communication start process, the sub CPU 412 proceeds to a received command check process (S305-2). In the received command check process, the content of the command received from the main control board 300 is checked.

  The sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the command checked in the current received command check process is different from the command checked in the previous received command check process (S305-3). That is, in step S305-3, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the command from the main control board 300 has changed. The sub CPU 412 repeatedly executes step S305-3 until the command from the main control board 300 changes (S305-3: NO). When the command from the main control board 300 changes (S305-3: YES), the sub CPU 412 proceeds to command analysis processing (S305-4).

  After executing the command analysis process, the sub CPU 412 executes a game information update process (S305-5). In the game information update process, the sub CPU 412 updates the game information stored in the sub RAM 414 in accordance with the command received from the main control board 300. In step S305-5, the sub CPU 412 executes one of a plurality of types of game information update processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 executes a game information update process corresponding to the type of command received from the main control board 300 among a plurality of types of game information update processes. For example, when the sub CPU 412 receives a start operation command, the sub CPU 412 executes a game information update process for updating the number of remaining games in the AT state displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. After updating the game information, the sub CPU 412 returns the process to step S305-2, and repeats the process from step S305-2 to step S305-5 until the next timer interrupt signal is input.

  FIG. 62 is a flowchart of command analysis processing. When starting the command analysis process, the sub CPU 412 executes an effect control process (S401). As will be described later, the sub CPU 412 determines an effect to be executed by the gaming machine 1, for example, in the effect control process.

  After executing the effect control process, the sub CPU 412 determines lamp data corresponding to the effect (S402), and stores the lamp data in the sub RAM 414 (S403). Further, the sub CPU 412 determines acoustic data according to the effect determined by the effect control process (S404), and stores the determined sound data in the sub RAM 414 (S405). When the acoustic data is stored, the sub CPU 412 ends the command analysis process.

  FIG. 63 is a flowchart of the effect control process. When starting the effect control process, the sub CPU 412 determines whether the command received from the main control board 300 is a setting change start command or a setting value command (S401-1). If it is determined that the command received from the main control board 300 is a setting change start command or a setting value command (S401-1: YES), the sub CPU 412 proceeds to setting change start / end processing (S401-2).

  Specifically, when it is determined that a setting change start command has been received, the sub CPU 412 notifies that the setting change process is being executed. For example, the sub CPU 412 displays a message “setting is being changed” on the liquid crystal display device 30 and causes each speaker to output the sound of the message. If it is determined that a setting value command has been received (that is, when the setting change process is completed), the sub CPU 412 stores the setting value indicated by the setting value command in the sub RAM 414 and ends the notification of the setting change process. To do. After executing the setting change start / end process, the sub CPU 412 ends the effect control process.

  When it is determined that the command received from the main control board 300 is not a setting change start command or a setting value command (S401-1: NO), the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the input command has been received (S401-3). ). If it is determined that the input command has been received (S401-3: YES), the sub CPU 412 proceeds to a process at the time of receiving the input command (S401-4). In the insertion command reception process, the sub CPU 412 generates an effect when a medal is inserted, for example. After executing the process at the time of receiving the insertion command, the sub CPU 412 ends the effect control process.

  When the sub CPU 412 determines that the received command is not the input command (S401-3: NO), the sub CPU 412 determines whether a settlement operation command has been received (S401-5). If it is determined that a settlement operation command has been received (S401-5: YES), the sub CPU 412 proceeds to a settlement operation command reception process (S401-6). In the settlement operation command reception process, the sub CPU 412 notifies that the medal settlement is being executed. The sub CPU 412 displays, for example, a message “Checkout in progress” on the liquid crystal display device 30 and outputs a predetermined warning sound from the speaker in the process when the payment operation command is received. After executing the payment operation command reception process, the sub CPU 412 ends the effect control process.

  When the sub CPU 412 determines that the received command is not a settlement operation command (S401-5: NO), the sub CPU 412 determines whether a start operation command has been received (S401-7). If it is determined that the start operation command has been received (S401-7: YES), the sub CPU 412 proceeds to the start operation time process (S401-8). In the start operation process, the sub CPU 412 executes various processes including an effect lottery process. After executing the start operation process, the sub CPU 412 ends the effect control process.

  When determining that the received command is not a start operation command (S401-7: NO), the sub CPU 412 determines whether a reel start command has been received (S401-9). If it is determined that a reel start command has been received (S401-9: YES), the sub CPU 412 proceeds to a reel start command reception process (S401-10). In the reel start command reception process, for example, the sub CPU 412 causes the speaker to output a reel rotation sound that is output when the rotation of the reel is started. After executing the reel start command reception process, the sub CPU 412 ends the effect control process.

  When determining that the received command is not a reel start command (S401-9: NO), the sub CPU 412 determines whether a stop operation command has been received (S401-11). If it is determined that a stop operation command has been received (S401-11: YES), the sub CPU 412 proceeds to a stop operation process (S401-12). In the stop operation processing, for example, the display mode of the liquid crystal display device 30 is switched. After executing the stop operation time process, the sub CPU 412 ends the effect control process.

  If the sub CPU 412 determines that the received command is not a stop operation acceptance command (S401-11: NO), whether or not a display winning combination command (re-game command, winning winning combination command or lose display command) has been received. Is determined (S401-13). If it is determined that the display winning combination command has been received (S401-13: YES), the sub CPU 412 proceeds to a display winning combination command reception process (S401-14).

  If the sub CPU 412 determines that the received command is not a display winning combination command (S401-13: NO), the sub CPU 412 determines whether a payout start command or a payout end command has been received (S401-15). If it is determined that a payout start command or payout end command has been received (S401-15: YES), the sub CPU 412 executes a payout sound control process (S401-16). For example, when receiving a payout start command, the sub CPU 412 starts outputting a medal payout sound for notifying medal discharge. When the payout end command is received, the sub CPU 412 stops the medal payout sound. After executing the payout sound control process, the sub CPU 412 ends the effect control process.

  FIG. 64A is a flowchart of the scenario control process. The sub CPU 412 executes the scenario control process in the start operation process. When the scenario control process is started, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the current game is the start game of the precursor period (S601). Specifically, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not an initial value is set in the gastro precursor mode counter or the main precursor mode counter. As described above, the initial value of the gasse warning mode counter is set when the rare combination is won and the AT state and bonus combination are not won. Also, the initial value of the precursor mode counter is set when the initial value is set in the precursor counter by the main CPU 301.

  When it is determined that the current game is the start game of the precursor period (S601: YES), the sub CPU 412 proceeds to the precursor start process (S602). In the precursor start process, for example, a precursor scenario is determined. After the precursor start process, the sub CPU 412 ends the scenario control process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the current game is not the start game of the precursor period (S601: NO), the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the current game is the precursor period (S603). If it is determined that the current game is the precursor period (S603: YES), the sub CPU 412 proceeds to the precursor process (S604). In the warning process, for example, a specific effect determination process for determining the type of specific effect is executed. On the other hand, when determining that the current game is not the precursor period (S603: NO), the sub CPU 412 omits the precursor process and ends the scenario control process.

  FIG. 64B is a flowchart of the precursor start process. When the sub CPU 412 shifts to the precursor start process, it executes the precursor scenario determination process (S602-1). By the precursor scenario determination process, the sub CPU 412 determines the precursor scenario (see FIG. 21A) according to the number of games in the precursor period (initial value of the precursor mode counter). For example, the precursor scenario 1 can be determined when the precursor period is 0 to 32 times (all ranges). That is, the precursor scenario 1 can be determined regardless of the number of games in the precursor period. The precursor scenario 2 has a precursor period of 4 to 32 times, the precursor scenario 3 has a precursor period of 3 to 32 times, the precursor scenario 4 has a precursor period of 22 to 32 times, and the precursor scenario 5 has a precursor The period is 7 to 32 times, the precursor scenario 6 is the precursor period 25 to 32 times, the precursor scenario 7 is the precursor period 26 to 32 times, and the precursor scenario 8 is the precursor period 29 to 32 times In the case of the number of games, it can be determined.

  Thereafter, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the precursor scenario determined in the precursor scenario determination process includes a continuous effect (S602-2). That is, the sub CPU 412 determines whether the current precursor scenario is any of the precursor scenarios 2, 5, 7, and 8. If it is determined that the continuous scenario is included in the precursor scenario (S602-2: YES), the sub CPU 412 draws a game in which the continuous effect is started and the number of games (1 to 4 times) in which the continuous effect is continued. (S602-3). Specifically, the sub CPU 412 determines a numerical value of the continuous effect number counter (numerical value Nz in FIG. 21C) by lottery, and sets the value of the continuous effect number counter to the continuous effect start counter. Note that the type of continuous effect is determined by a warning process (described later) of a continuous effect start game (a game in which the sign mode counter matches the continuous effect start counter).

  After determining the game in which the continuous effect is started and the number of games in the continuous effect, the sub CPU 412 proceeds to step S602-4. On the other hand, if it is determined that the continuous scenario is not included in the precursor scenario (S602-2: NO), the sub CPU 412 omits step S602-3 and proceeds to step S602-4.

  In step S602-4, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the current precursor scenario includes a special precursor mode. That is, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the current precursor scenario is any one of the precursor scenarios 4, 6, 7, and 8. If it is determined that the special scenario mode includes the special precursor mode (S602-4: YES), the sub CPU 412 determines the game in which the special precursor mode is started and the number of games (7 to 22 times) in the special precursor mode. It is determined by lottery (S602-5). Specifically, the sub CPU 412 determines the value of the special sign mode number counter (the value Ny in FIG. 21C) by lottery. Further, when the current precursor scenario does not include a continuous effect (in the case of precursor scenario 4 or precursor scenario 6), the sub CPU 412 sets the value of the special precursor mode number counter in the special precursor mode start counter. On the other hand, if the current precursor scenario includes a continuous effect (in the case of the predictor scenario 7 or the predictor scenario 8), the sub CPU 412 adds the special predictor mode number counter and the continuous effect number counter determined in step S602-3. Is set to the special precursor mode start counter.

  After determining the game in which the special sign mode is started and the number of games, the sub CPU 412 ends the sign start process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special scenario mode is not included in the precursor scenario (S602-4: NO), the sub CPU 412 skips step S602-5 and proceeds to step S602-6.

  In step S603-6, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the current precursor scenario includes a specific effect. That is, the sub CPU 412 determines whether the current precursor scenario is any one of the precursor scenarios 3, 5, 6, and 8. When it is determined that the specific scenario is included in the precursor scenario (S602-6: YES), the sub CPU 412 draws a game in which the specific performance is started and the number of games (1 to 3 times) in which the specific performance is continued. (S602-7). Specifically, the sub CPU 412 determines a specific effect number counter (numerical value Nx in FIG. 21C) by lottery. Further, when the previous sign scenario does not include the continuous effect and the special sign mode (in the case of the sign scenario 3), the sub CPU 412 sets the value of the specific effect number counter in the specific effect start counter. On the other hand, when the previous sign scenario includes a continuous effect and does not include the special sign mode (in the case of the predictor scenario 5), the sub CPU 412 adds the specific effect number counter and the continuous effect number counter determined in step S602-3. Set the numerical value to the specific production start counter. Also, if the current precursor scenario includes the special precursor mode and does not include the continuous presentation (in the case of the precursor scenario 6), the sub CPU 412 adds the specific presentation number counter and the special precursor mode number counter determined in step S602-5. The set numerical value is set in the specific effect start counter. Further, when the previous sign scenario includes both the special sign mode and the continuous effect (in the case of the predictive scenario 8), the sub CPU 412 determines the specific effect number counter, the continuous effect number counter determined in step S602-3, and step S602. A numerical value obtained by adding the special sign mode number counter determined in -5 is set in the specific effect start counter.

  After determining the game at which the specific effect is started and the number of games, the sub CPU 412 ends the precursor start process. On the other hand, when determining that the specific scenario is not included in the precursor scenario (S602-6: NO), the sub CPU 412 omits step S602-7 and ends the precursor start process.

  FIG. 64C is a flowchart of the warning process. When the sub-CPU 412 starts the warning process, it determines whether or not the current game is a start game of continuous production (S604-1). Specifically, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the current value of the sign mode counter matches the continuous effect start counter. If it is determined that the current value of the sign mode counter matches the continuous production start counter (S604-1: YES), the sub CPU 412 proceeds to the continuous production determination process (S604-2). In the continuous effect determination process, the type of continuous effect is determined. After the continuous effect determination process, the sub CPU 412 subtracts the numerical value “1” from the precursor mode counter (S604-7), and ends the precursor process.

  When it is determined that the current value of the precursor mode counter does not match the continuous production start counter (S604-1: NO), the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the current game is the start game of the special precursor mode (S604). -3). Specifically, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the current value of the precursor mode counter matches the special precursor mode start counter. If it is determined that the current value of the warning mode counter matches the special warning mode start counter (S604-3: YES), the sub CPU 412 shifts the effect mode to the special warning mode (S604-4). Thereafter, the sub CPU 412 subtracts the precursor mode counter and ends the precursor processing.

  When it is determined that the current value of the precursor mode counter does not match the special precursor mode start counter (S604-3: NO), the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the current game is a start game of a specific effect (S604). -5). Specifically, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the current value of the precursor mode counter matches the specific effect start counter. If it is determined that the current value of the precursor mode counter matches the specific effect start counter (S604-5: YES), the sub CPU 412 proceeds to a specific effect determination process (S604-6). In the specific effect determination process, an effect scenario (specific effect type) is determined. After finishing the specific effect determining process, the sub CPU 412 subtracts the precursor mode counter and ends the precursor process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the current value of the precursor mode counter does not match the specific effect start counter (S604-5: NO), the sub CPU 412 omits the specific effect determination process and ends the predictor process.

  FIG. 65 is a flowchart of each game effect control process. Each game effect control process is executed as a start operation process, for example. In each game effect control process, various processes including an effect lottery process for determining the effect of each game and each game effect lottery process for determining the effect in each game of the specific effect are executed.

  When each game effect control process is started, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the specific effect is a game that has been determined in advance (S701). As described above, in the precursor start process (FIG. 64 (b)), a specific effect game in the precursor period is determined in advance. In the game of the specific effect determined in the sign start process, the determination in step S701 is “YES”. When it is determined that the specific effect is not a predetermined game (S701: NO), the sub CPU 412 determines the effect of the current game by lottery through the effect lottery process (S702). As described above, in the effect lottery process, various effects including the normal effect and the specific effect are determined by the effect lottery table (see FIG. 24A).

  After the effect lottery process, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not a specific effect (A to C) is determined in the effect lottery process (S703). If it is determined that the specific effect is not determined in the current effect lottery process (S703: NO), the sub CPU 412 ends each game effect control process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the specific effect has been determined in the current effect lottery process (S703: YES), the sub CPU 412 proceeds to each game effect lottery process (S704). In each game effect lottery process, each game effect (for example, replay effect) of the specific effect described above is determined.

  As understood from the above description, in a game in which execution of a specific effect is not predetermined (game in which S701 is “NO”), if the specific effect is determined in the effect lottery process (first lottery), A specific effect is determined in each game effect lottery process (second lottery). On the other hand, in a game in which execution of a specific effect is predetermined (game in which S701 is “YES”), the effect lottery process is omitted, and the process proceeds to each game effect lottery process. After executing each game effect lottery process, the sub CPU 412 ends each game effect control process.

Second Embodiment
A second embodiment of the present invention will be described below. In addition, about the element in which an effect | action and a function are equivalent to 1st Embodiment in each form illustrated below, the code | symbol referred by description of 1st Embodiment is diverted, and each detailed description is abbreviate | omitted suitably.

  FIG. 66 is a diagram illustrating a configuration for replacing a navigation image to be displayed with symbol navigation in the second embodiment. In the second embodiment, a specific effect is executed as in the first embodiment.

  FIG. 66A is a sequence diagram for explaining the operations of the main CPU 301, the sub CPU 412, and the image control CPU 421 in a game in which a watermelon effect symbol navigation is executed. In FIG. 66 (a), it is assumed that the watermelon effect is determined as the specific effect A. Also in the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, in the game in which the watermelon effect is executed, the symbol combination “watermelon / black BAR / white BAR-watermelon-watermelon” serving as a watermelon is stopped and displayed on the active line. In this case, when the watermelon image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 and the watermelon role is missed, a blank image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 instead of the watermelon image.

  As shown in FIG. 66 (a), when the winning area command is transmitted from the main CPU 301 (Sa0), the sub CPU 412 executes the effect lottery process according to the winning area indicated by the winning area command. An effect type command for specifying the determined effect is transmitted to the image control CPU 421 (Sb0). As described above, in the example of FIG. 66 (a), it is assumed that the watermelon effect is determined in the effect lottery process. Thereafter, when a game start operation is performed, the main CPU 301 transmits a start operation command indicating that the game start operation has been performed to the sub CPU 412 (Sa1). When receiving the start operation command, the sub CPU 412 transmits the effect control command A to the image control CPU 421 (Sb1). The effect control command A is a command for causing the liquid crystal display device 30 to start an effect that is executed when the game starts. When the effect control command A is received, the image control CPU 421 causes the liquid crystal display device 30 to execute force navigation (Sc1). When the above force navigation is executed, four types of navigation images including a watermelon image and a blank image are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30.

  Thereafter, when a first stop operation is performed by the player, the main CPU 301 transmits a scheduled stop position command to the sub CPU 412 (Sa2), and transmits a stop operation command (Sa3). In the second embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment, the planned stop position is determined in the stop control process. The planned stop position command indicates the planned stop position (the symbol position of the middle stage of each reel 12). When the sub CPU 412 receives the planned stop position command, the sub CPU 412 stores the planned stop position indicated by the planned stop position command in the stop position storage area (Sb2). For example, the stop position storage area is provided in the sub-RAM 414 and includes a stop position storage area L, a stop position storage area C, and a stop position storage area R. The stop position storage area L stores the planned stop position of the left reel 12L, the stop position storage area C stores the planned stop position of the middle reel 12C, and the stop position storage area R stores the planned stop position of the right reel 12R. Remember. In the specific example of FIG. 66 (a), it is assumed that a planned stop position command indicating the planned stop position “15” of the left reel 12L is transmitted in the first stop operation. In the above case, the numerical value “15” is stored in the stop position storage area L.

  When the first stop operation command is received, the sub CPU 412 transmits an effect control command B to the image control CPU 421 (Sb3). The effect control command B is a command for starting an effect that is executed in response to the first stop operation. For example, the first reduction display (see FIG. 31B) of the specific effect B of the first embodiment is executed when the effect control command B is received.

  Thereafter, when a second stop operation is performed by the player, the main CPU 301 transmits a scheduled stop position command to the sub CPU 412 (Sa4), and transmits a stop operation command (Sa5). In the specific example of FIG. 66 (a), it is assumed that a planned stop position command indicating the planned stop position “2” of the middle reel 12C is transmitted in the second stop operation. When the stop planned position command is received, the sub CPU 412 stores a numerical value “2” in the stop position storage area C (Sb4). Thereafter, the effect control command C is transmitted from the sub CPU 412 (Sb5). The effect control command C is a command for causing the liquid crystal display device 30 to start an effect executed in response to the second stop operation.

  When the third stop operation is performed by the player, the main CPU 301 transmits a scheduled stop position command to the sub CPU 412 (Sa6). In the specific example of FIG. 66 (a), it is assumed that a planned stop position command indicating the planned stop position “12” of the right reel 12R is transmitted in the third stop operation. When the stop planned position command is received, the sub CPU 412 stores a numerical value “12” in the stop position storage area R (Sb6).

  When the scheduled stop position of the reel 12 that has been subjected to the third stop operation is stored, the sub CPU 412 executes a stop-out determination process (Sb7). Whether the symbol combination of the winning combination (watermelon combination) is stopped and displayed in the current game from the planned stop position stored in the stop position storage area (L, C, R) by the sub CPU 412 Determine whether or not.

  As described above, in the specific example of FIG. 66 (a), the planned stop position of the left reel 12L is “15”, the planned stop position of the middle reel 12C is “2”, and the planned stop position of the right reel 12R is “12”. is there. FIG. 66B shows symbol combinations displayed in the symbol display area when each reel 12 is actually stopped at the above-mentioned scheduled stop position. In addition, the number described in each frame in FIG. 66 (b) means the symbol position stopped at the frame. As shown in FIG. 66 (b), in the specific example of FIG. 66 (a), the combination of symbols serving as a watermelon is stopped and displayed on the right downward line of the active lines. Therefore, in the stop appearance determination process in the specific example of FIG. 66 (a), it is determined that the combination of watermelon symbols is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  Sub CPU412 transmits production control command D after stop appearance judging processing (Sb8). The effect control command D is a command for starting an effect that is executed in response to the third stop operation. As shown in FIG. 66 (a), when receiving the effect control command d, the image control CPU 421 causes the liquid crystal display device 30 to execute symbol navigation. In the above-described symbol navigation, since the symbol combination of watermelon is stopped and displayed on the effective line, a watermelon image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30.

  FIG. 66C is a sequence diagram for explaining another example of operations of the main CPU 301, the sub CPU 412, and the image control CPU 421 in a game in which a watermelon effect symbol navigation is executed. In FIG. 66 (a) described above, it is assumed that the combination of symbols of the watermelon is stopped and displayed on the active line, whereas in FIG. 66 (b), the case where the watermelon combination is missed is assumed. Specifically, in the specific example of FIG. 66C, as in the specific example of FIG. 66A, the stop operation is performed in the order of “left middle right”, and the planned stop position of the left reel 12L is The symbol position is “15”, and the planned stop position of the middle reel 12C is the symbol position “2”. In the above case, the operation of each CPU before step Sa6 is common in the specific example of FIG. 66 (c) and the specific example of FIG. 66 (a). In FIG. 66C, the operation of each CPU prior to step Sb5 is omitted.

  In step Sa6 shown in FIG. 66 (c), the main CPU 301 transmits a planned stop position command indicating the planned stop position of the right reel 12R in the same manner as in step Sa6 in FIG. 66 (a). In step Sa7, the stop operation is performed. Send a command. When receiving the scheduled stop position command, the sub CPU 412 stores the symbol position indicated by the stop position command in the stop position storage area R (Sb6). In the specific example of FIG. 66C, it is assumed that the planned stop position of the right reel 12R is the symbol position “5”. Further, when the planned stop positions of all the reels 12 are stored in the planned stop position storage area, a stop / out determination process is executed as in the specific example of FIG. 66 (a) (Sb7).

  In the specific example of FIG. 66 (c) above, the planned stop position of the left reel 12L is “15”, the planned stop position of the middle reel 12C is “2”, and the planned stop position of the right reel 12R is “5”. FIG. 66 (d) shows symbol combinations displayed in the symbol display area when each reel 12 actually stops at the above-mentioned scheduled stop position. As shown in FIG. 66 (d), in the specific example of FIG. 66 (c), the watermelon symbol combination is not stopped and displayed on the active line. Therefore, in the stop appearance determination process, it is determined that the symbol combination of watermelon is not stopped and displayed (missed).

  When it is determined that the watermelon role has been missed in the stop-out determination process, the sub CPU 412 transmits a conversion command (Sbx). The conversion command instructs the image control CPU 421 to display a blank symbol instead of the watermelon symbol. As shown in FIG. 66 (c), the conversion command is transmitted prior to the effect control command D that triggers the start of symbol navigation. When the image control CPU 421 receives a conversion command before receiving the effect control command D, the image control CPU 421 displays a blank image on the liquid crystal display device 30 instead of the watermelon image.

  The above conversion command is transmitted prior to the effect control command D even when the cherry role is missed in the cherry effect. When the effect control command D is received after the conversion command in the cherry effect, the image control CPU 421 causes the liquid crystal display device 30 to display a blank image instead of the cherry image in the symbol navigation.

  The sub CPU 412 of the second embodiment transmits a common conversion command when the watermelon combination is missed by the watermelon effect and when the cherry role is missed by the cherry effect. Therefore, for example, there is an advantage that the number of types of commands is reduced as compared with a configuration in which separate conversion commands are provided for a watermelon effect and a cherry effect. However, a separate conversion command may be provided for each effect.

  According to the second embodiment, the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained. In the second embodiment, it may be determined by the display winning combination command whether or not the symbol combination of the winning combination is stopped and displayed on the active line. However, the display winning combination command is stored in the main RAM 303 by the determination process of the main CPU 301 and then transmitted to the sub CPU 412. On the other hand, the scheduled stop position is stored in the main RAM 303 by a stop control process executed before the determination process, and then transmitted to the sub CPU 412. In the above configuration, in the configuration of the second embodiment that determines whether or not the winning combination is missed by the scheduled stop position command, it is early whether or not the winning combination is missed compared to the configuration that is determined by the displayed winning combination command. Can be determined. Abnormal brain, according to the configuration of the second embodiment, compared with the configuration of determining whether or not the winning combination has been missed by the display winning combination command, the time when the symbol navigation can be started is earlier, There is an advantage that the degree of freedom of the startable period is increased.

<Third Embodiment>
FIG. 67 is a flowchart of each process (stop appearance determination process, conversion command storage process) of the third embodiment. In the third embodiment, as in the case of the second embodiment described above, when the stop appearance determination process (step Sb7 in FIG. 66 (c)) is executed and the winning combination notified by the symbol navigator is missed, conversion is performed. The command is transmitted (Sbx in FIG. 66 (c)).

  In the first embodiment described above, in the effect (watermelon effect, cherry effect) of notifying the winning role (watermelon role, cherry role) that may be missed among the winning roles reported in the symbol navigation, the symbol navigation A blank image is displayed in addition to the symbol image (watermelon image, cherry image) for notifying the winning combination immediately before. In the above configuration, even when a blank image is displayed instead of the symbol image, the navigation image displayed until immediately before the symbol navigation is notified by the symbol navigation.

  In the third embodiment, in addition to the blank image, a chance image or a precursor image (see FIG. 25) may be notified by symbol navigation instead of the symbol image. That is, in the third embodiment, when the winning combination is missed, a blank image, a chance image, or a precursor image is notified by the symbol navigation instead of the symbol image. Hereinafter, a blank image, a chance image, or a precursor image is referred to as a “convertible image”.

  As described with reference to FIG. 25, a specific winning combination is not notified depending on the highlighting of each convertible image. Therefore, even if the convertible image is highlighted in the symbol navigator when the winning combination is missed, for example, compared to the configuration in which the symbol image informing the missing winning combination is emphasized in the symbol navigator , Misidentification of the active line or winning combination is suppressed. In the third embodiment, a plurality of convertible images may be displayed immediately before the symbol navigation.

  FIG. 67 (a) is a flowchart of stop appearance determination processing. As shown in FIG. 67 (a), when the stop appearance determination process is started, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the symbol combination of the winning combination that is notified by the current symbol navigation is stopped and displayed on the active line ( S901). Specifically, when each reel 12 is stopped at the planned stop position stored in the stop position storage area, it is determined whether or not the winning combination notified by the symbol navigation is stopped and displayed on the active line. When it is determined that the winning combination notified by the symbol navigation is stopped and displayed on the active line (S901: YES), the sub CPU 412 ends the stop-out determination process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning combination notified by the symbol navigation is not stopped and displayed on the active line (S901: NO), the sub CPU 412 ends the stop / out determination process after executing the conversion command storing process. In the conversion command storage process, the conversion command is stored in the subcommand storage area.

  FIG. 67B is a flowchart of the conversion command storage process. When the conversion command storage process is started, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not a blank image is included in each navigation image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 (S902-1). If it is determined that a blank image is displayed (S902-1: YES), the sub CPU 412 stores the conversion command A in the subcommand storage area (S902-2). When the conversion command A is received, the image control CPU 421 highlights and displays the blank image with the symbol navigation.

  If it is determined that each navigation image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 does not include a blank image (S902-1: NO), whether each navigation image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 includes a chance image. It is determined whether or not (S902-3). If it is determined that the chance image is displayed (S902-3: YES), the sub CPU 412 stores the conversion command B in the subcommand storage area (S902-4). When the conversion command B is received, the image control CPU 421 emphasizes and displays the chance image with the symbol navigation.

  When it is determined that a chance image is not included in the navigation image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 (S902-3: NO), that is, when a precursor image is displayed, the sub CPU 412 executes the conversion command C as a sub Store in the command storage area (S902-5). When the conversion command C is received, the image control CPU 421 highlights and displays the precursor image with the symbol navigation.

  In the third embodiment described above, when the winning combination notified by the symbol navigator is missed, a plurality of types of convertible images can be highlighted on the symbol navigator. Therefore, for example, when the winning combination is missed, the navigation image emphasized by the symbol navigation is rich in change compared to the configuration in which only one type of blank image is emphasized by the symbol navigation.

  In the third embodiment, when each navigation image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 includes a blank image, the blank image is highlighted. When the blank image is not included and the chance image is included, the chance image is emphasized. When the blank image and the chance image are not included, the precursor image is highlighted. In the above configuration, the blank image has the highest priority and the precursor image has the lowest priority for display instead of the symbol image. That is, according to the configuration of the third embodiment, it is possible to provide the priority order for display in place of the symbol image for each convertible image. As described above, the precursor image is configured to be more easily displayed in the precursor mode than in the non-predictor mode. If the priority order is not set for each convertible image, there is a problem that the precursor image is frequently displayed in the non-predictor state. In the third embodiment, the priority order displayed in place of the design image is lower in the precursor image than the blank image and the chance image, and therefore, for example, a configuration in which no priority order is provided for each convertible image (with equal probability) Compared with a configuration in which each converted image is displayed in place of a design image, the above-described inconvenience can be suppressed.

<Fourth embodiment>
In the fourth embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment, a game in which a specific effect is executed is determined in advance by a precursor start process (see FIG. 64B), and a game in which a specific effect is random by an effect lottery process Determined by

  FIG. 68 (a) is a diagram for explaining a game in which a specific effect is executed in the comparative example. In contrast, as in the fourth embodiment, a game in which a specific effect is executed is determined in advance by a precursor start process (see FIG. 64B), and a specific effect is determined by a random game by an effect lottery process. Is done.

  FIG. 68 (a) shows the effects of each game from the Nth to the N + 5th (N is a positive integer) in the precursor period. In the specific example of FIG. 68 (a), it is assumed that the specific effect A is determined by the effect lottery process in the N + 2th game. Furthermore, in the specific example of FIG. 68 (a), it is determined in advance by the precursor start process that a specific effect is executed from the N + 3th game to the third game, and the N + 3th game specific effect determination process. Assume that the production scenario sa_3G is determined.

  In the specific example of FIG. 68 (a), the specific effect A is executed in the (N + 2) th game, and the specific effect A is executed from the N + 3th game immediately after that to the (N + 5) th game. That is, the specific effect A is continuously executed in four games from the (N + 2) th time to the (N + 5) th time. However, as described above, the upper limit value of the number of games for a specific effect in the precursor start process is three. Therefore, the number of games in which a specific effect continues is, in principle, 3 or less. In the above configuration, when a specific effect is executed in four or more consecutive games, some players may feel uncomfortable. Considering the above circumstances, in the fourth embodiment, the number of games in which the same specific effect continues is less likely to be greater than a predetermined number (including a case where it is substantially impossible).

  FIG. 68B is a diagram for explaining the configuration of the fourth embodiment. In the specific example of FIG. 68 (b), similar to the comparison of FIG. 68 (a), the specific effect A is determined by the effect lottery process of the (N + 2) th game, and is specified for each game from the (N + 3) th to the (N + 5) th game. Assume that execution of the effect is determined in advance in the precursor start process. That is, in the specific example of the fourth embodiment in FIG. 64 (b), a specific effect is executed in each game from the (N + 2) th time to the (N + 5) th time, as in the comparative example of FIG. 68 (a).

  However, as shown in FIG. 68 (b), in the fourth embodiment, when the specific effect A is determined in the N + 2 game effect lottery process, the effect scenario sa is determined in the N + 3 game specific effect determination process. The configuration is not determined. In the above configuration, the effect scenario sb or the effect scenario sc is determined in the N + 3th game specific effect determination process. Therefore, the specific effect executed in each game from the (N + 3) th time to the (N + 5) th time is the specific effect B or the specific effect C. In the specific example of FIG. 68 (b), the case where the effect scenario sb is determined in the specific effect determination process is shown.

  As described above, in the next game in which the specific effect A is executed, the effect scenario sa is not determined in the specific effect determining process. In the next game of the game in which the specific effect B is executed, the effect scenario sb is not determined in the specific effect determining process. Furthermore, in the next game in which the specific effect C is executed, the effect scenario sc is not determined in the specific effect determination process.

  According to the fourth embodiment described above, in the next game in which the specific effect is executed, the effect scenario s for continuously executing the same specific effect is not determined, so the number of games determined in advance (three times) The inconvenience that the same specific effects are continuously executed with a larger number of games is suppressed. In the fourth embodiment, in the next game effect lottery process in which the specific effect (A, B, C) is determined in the effect lottery process, the same specific effect as the current game may not be determined. With the above configuration, it is possible to suppress the same specific effect from being continuously executed in each game. Therefore, the inconvenience that the same specific effect is continuously executed with the number of games greater than the predetermined number of games is suppressed.

<Modification>
Each of the above forms can be variously modified. Specific modifications are exemplified below. Two or more aspects arbitrarily selected from the following examples can be appropriately combined.

(1) In the above embodiments, the specific effects A, the specific effects B, and the specific effects C are provided, but other than the specific effects described above may be provided. For example, double navigation is executed at the start of the first game, force navigation is executed at the start of the second game, and eight navigation images are displayed at the start of the third game. A specific effect in which any of the eight navigation images is notified by the symbol navigation at the time of the third stop may be provided. In addition, a specific effect may be provided in which double navigation is executed in each game from the first time to the third time. Furthermore, the maximum number of games that the specific effect continues is not limited to three. Further, the maximum number of games that the specific effect continues may be varied for each specific effect.

(2) In each of the specific effects described above, the symbol navigation or the color navigation is executed in response to the third stop operation. However, the symbol navigation may be executed in response to another trigger. In each of the specific effects described above, the symbol navigation is executed in the final game of the specific effect. However, the symbol navigation may be executed in a game other than the final game of the specific effect.

  For example, it is good also as a structure by which symbol navigation is performed by the random opportunity containing a 1st stop operation, a 2nd stop operation, or a 3rd stop operation. Further, in the above configuration, when the first stop operation or the second stop operation is performed in addition to the case where the third stop operation is performed, the stop appearance determination process (step Sb7 in FIG. 66) is executed, and the winning combination A conversion command may be transmitted in accordance with a determination result of whether or not a message is missed. However, in the above configuration, the stop / out determination process may be executed three times in one game, and the sub CPU 412 has a configuration in which the stop / out determination process is executed once in one game. Processing burden increases.

  Considering the above circumstances, even when the design navigation is executed when the first stop operation, the second stop operation, or the third stop operation is performed, it is stopped when the third stop operation is performed. It is good also as a structure by which an appearance determination process is performed. In the above configuration, the processing load on the sub CPU 412 is reduced as compared with the configuration in which the stop / start determination process is executed three times in one game. However, when the stop appearance determination process is executed in the third stop operation, the navigation image of the symbol navigation that is executed in response to the first stop operation or the second stop operation cannot be replaced. However, the symbol navigation that is executed in response to the third stop operation (final stop operation) in which the symbol combination as a result of the game is displayed is more likely to be misidentified as a winning notification than the symbol navigation that is executed in other occasions. There is a circumstance. In other words, it can be said that the symbol navigation executed when triggered by the first stop operation or the second stop operation is less likely to be mistaken for a winning notification than the symbol navigation executed when triggered by the third stop operation. Therefore, for example, as compared with a configuration in which a navigation image is replaced only by symbol navigation executed with the first stop operation or the second stop operation, the navigation image is displayed with symbol navigation executed with the third stop operation. The configuration to be replaced can effectively suppress misrecognition of winning notifications with a small amount of processing.

(3) In each of the above forms, in the first or second game force navigation or triple navigation of the specific effect, a continuation image GK may be displayed in addition to the symbol image GZ or the special image GT. In a game in which continuous navigation is executed in the above configuration, the continuous image GK and the symbol image GZ or the special image GT are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 by force navigation or triple navigation, and the continuous image GK is displayed during the third stop operation. May be highlighted.

(4) The present invention can be applied not only to the above-described pachislot machines but also to pachinko machines, other gaming machines, and game machines in general.

  The gaming machine of the present invention is, for example, the following gaming machine.

  The gaming machine of the present invention includes a game start means (S103) for accepting a player's operation and starting a game, a stop operation means (stop buttons 25) that are stopped when a game result is stopped and displayed, In a symbol display area provided with an internal lottery means (S106) for determining one of a plurality of types of winning combinations including a specific winning combination by lottery when a game is started, and an effective line and an invalid line, In addition to variably displaying different types of symbols, depending on the player's stop operation, symbol combinations are stopped and displayed on each of the active line (down right line, middle line, lower line) and invalid line (upper right line, upper line). Variable display means for displaying a combination of symbols related to a specific winning combination (bell combination) on an active line, each with a specific symbol (bell design) that is the same or similar to each other The variable display means (each reel 12) capable of stopping and displaying the specific symbol combination (bell-bell-bell) formed on the invalid line and the symbol related to the specific winning combination on the active line in the game won by the specific winning combination In the symbol variation control means (S109) that can stop the combination and in the game that the specific winning combination is won, when the specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the invalid line, the color indicating one of the symbols stopped on the active line And light emitting means (upper lamp 35) for emitting light.

  According to the above configuration, the light emitting means emits light in a color indicating one of the symbols stopped on the active line when the specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the invalid line in the game won by the specific winning combination. The winning combination of the specific winning combination can be notified by the light emitting means emitting light in a color indicating the symbols stopped on the active line. Therefore, for example, erroneous recognition of an active line is suppressed as compared with a configuration in which a winning notification of a specific winning combination is given with a color indicating a symbol stopped and displayed only on an invalid line.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 300 ... Main control board, 301 ... Main CPU, 302 ... Main ROM, 303 ... Main RAM, 304 ... Random number generator, 305 ... I / F circuit, 400 ... Sub control board, 410 ... Production control board 411 ... I / F circuit, 412 ... sub CPU, 413 ... sub ROM, 414 ... sub RAM, 420 ... image control board, 421 ... image control CPU, 422 ... image control ROM, 423 ... VDP, 424 ... CGROM, 425 ... RAM, 430 ... sound board, 431 ... sound source IC, 432 ... sound source ROM.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the gaming machine of the present invention includes a game start unit that receives a player's operation and starts a game, a stop operation unit that is stopped when a game result is stopped and displayed, When a game is started, an internal lottery means for determining one of a plurality of types of winning combinations including a specific winning combination by lottery, an effective line and an ineffective line are provided , and an effective area and an effective area located on the effective line are provided. In the symbol display area, which is divided into invalid areas that are not located on the line, a variety of symbols can be displayed in a variable manner, and the combination of symbols can be stopped and displayed on each of the active and invalid lines according to the player's stop operation. In the display means, when the symbol combination related to the specific winning combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, the specific symbol combination composed of the same or similar specific symbols is invalidated. Together in to be stopped and displayed, when displaying stop symbol combination according to the particular winning combination enable line, a variable display unit can be stopped in the effective region displaying at least one of specific symbols, specific winning prize shown in the game, and stops possible symbol variation control means symbol combination according to the particular winning combination enable line, in the gaming a specific winning combination is won, if a particular symbol combination stopped and displayed on the disable line, the specific symbols Light emitting means for emitting light in color.

The gaming machine of the present invention includes a game start means (S103) for accepting a player's operation and starting a game, a stop operation means (stop buttons 25) that are stopped when a game result is stopped and displayed, When a game is started, an internal lottery means (S106) for determining one of a plurality of types of winning combinations including a specific winning combination by lottery, a valid line (downward right line, middle line, lower line) and invalid line (Upper right line, upper line) are provided , and in the symbol display area divided into the effective area located on the effective line and the invalid area not located on the effective line , a plurality of types of symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and the player Variable display means for stopping and displaying the symbol combination on each of the active line and the invalid line in response to the stop operation of the symbol, wherein the symbol combination relating to the specified winning combination (bell role) is displayed When stopping display, each particular symbol combination constructed same or similar each particular symbol (bell symbol) together with a possible stop Show (bell - - Bell Bell) disable line, according to the particular winning When a combination of symbols is to be stopped and displayed on the active line, at least one specific symbol can be stopped and displayed on the active area, and in the game won by the specific winning combination, the specific line is selected for the active line. Symbol variation control means (S109) capable of stopping the symbol combination relating to the combination, and light emitting means for emitting light in a color indicating the specific symbol when the specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the invalid line in the game won by the specific winning combination (Upper lamp 35).

Claims (1)

Game starting means for accepting the player's operation and starting the game;
A stop operation means that is stopped when the result of the game is stopped and displayed;
An internal lottery means for determining one of a plurality of types of winning combinations including a specific winning combination by lottery when a game is started;
In the symbol display area where the effective line and the invalid line are provided, a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed, and the symbol combination is stopped and displayed on each of the valid line and the invalid line in response to a player's stop operation. Variable display means that, when the symbol combination related to the specific winning combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, the specific symbol combination composed of the same or similar specific symbols can be stopped and displayed on the invalid line. Variable display means,
In the game won by the specific winning combination, a symbol variation control means capable of stopping the symbol combination related to the specific winning combination on the active line;
In a game won by the specific winning combination, when the specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the invalid line, a gaming machine comprising light emitting means for emitting light in a color indicating any of the symbols stopped on the active line .

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