JP2017108948A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance an interest of a special performance.SOLUTION: There are provided: game control means (a main CPU301) progressing a game; operation means (a performance button 26) operated by a player; performance control means (a sub CPU 412) which determines whether or not to execute a variety of performance including a first special performance (special performance B) which is divided into a plurality of steps and in which steps progress by operation of the operation means and a second special performance (special performance A) which is divided into a plurality of steps and in which the steps do not progress by operation of the operation means but they progress by another trigger; and step notification means (a liquid crystal display device 30) capable of notifying by using a notification mode common both to a current step in the first special performance and to a current step in the second special performance.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 35

Description

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

  Conventionally, a gaming machine that executes various effects in the effect execution means has been proposed. Further, the above gaming machine employs a technique for performing a special effect that is divided into a plurality of stages and that progresses at a specific opportunity (for example, the passage of time). For example, Patent Literature 1 discloses a configuration that employs the above-described special effect (pseudo-continuous effect) and suggests an expected value that is a big hit according to the stage of the special effect.

JP, 2015-163353, A

  In the above-described conventional technology, there is only one kind of opportunity for the stage of the special effect to progress, and depending on the player, there may be a case where it is felt that the special effect is not interesting. In view of the above circumstances, an object of the present invention is to improve the fun of special effects by enriching the opportunity to advance the stage of special effects.

  In order to solve the above problems, a game control means for proceeding with a game, an operation means operated by a player, a first special effect that is divided into a plurality of stages, and a stage proceeds by operation of the operation means, Effect control means for determining whether or not to execute various effects including a second special effect that is divided into a plurality of stages, the stage does not proceed by operation of the operation means, and the stage proceeds at another opportunity, Stage notification means capable of notifying both the current stage in the first special effect and the current stage in the second special effect using a common notification mode is provided.

  According to the configuration of the present invention described above, the first special effect and the second special effect, which are different from each other, are executed. The fun is improved.

  Moreover, according to the structure of this invention, both the present stage in a 1st special effect and the present stage in a 2nd special effect are alert | reported using a common alerting | reporting aspect. Therefore, for example, compared to the configuration in which the current stage in the first special effect and the current stage in the second special effect are different, the advantage that the stage of the special effect is easy to grasp. There is.

  According to the present invention, the fun of special effects is improved.

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 symbol combination 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 figure for demonstrating the symbol combination stopped-displayed on an active line in the order of incorrect answer pressing. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of an effect state. It is a conceptual diagram of a transition point determination table and the like used in the AT state. 4 is a conceptual diagram of a transition point determination table and the like used in a special state X. FIG. It is a conceptual diagram, such as a reward point determination table used in the special state Y. It is a conceptual diagram of a pressing point determination table or the like used in the addition effect. It is a conceptual diagram, such as a resurrection probability table. It is a conceptual diagram of a transition point determination table or the like used in each preparation state. It is a figure for demonstrating the process at the time of a 7 replay winning. It is a transition diagram of RT state when a 7-match replay is won. 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 lock production determination table. It is a conceptual diagram of an instruction | indication effect determination table. It is a simulation figure of each screen displayed by instruction production. It is a simulation diagram of each screen displayed in the combo notification effect. It is a figure for demonstrating an addition effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the conceptual diagram of a judgment production | presentation determination table. It is a figure for demonstrating the notification method of the game frequency. It is a figure for demonstrating the game which can start a continuous production. It is a conceptual diagram of a special effect determination table. It is a simulation diagram of each screen displayed in each special effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the opportunity that the stage of each special effect progresses. It is a figure for demonstrating chance production. It is a figure for demonstrating a delay period. 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 lock production determination processing 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 post-stop processing 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, such as a chance effect control process of a sub CPU. It is a figure for demonstrating the special effect X1 in 2nd 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 seven symbol, a red BAR symbol, a blue BAR symbol, a black BAR symbol, a bell symbol, a replay symbol, a watermelon x symbol, a watermelon y symbol, a cherry symbol, and a blank symbol. The

  Specifically, the seven symbols are arranged at a symbol position “18” of the left reel 12L, a symbol position “18” of the middle reel 12C, and a symbol position “18” of the right reel 12R. The red BAR symbols are arranged at a symbol position “10” of the left reel 12L, a symbol position “12” of the middle reel 12C, and a symbol position “14” of the right reel 12R. The blue BAR symbols are arranged at a symbol position “3” of the left reel 12L, a symbol position “6” of the middle reel 12C, and a symbol position “9” of the right reel 12R. The black BAR symbols are arranged at a symbol position “5” of the left reel 12L, a symbol position “4” of the middle reel 12C, and a symbol position “11” of the right reel 12R. The bell symbols include symbol positions “1”, “6”, “11”, “14”, and “19” on the left reel 12L, and symbol positions “2”, “7”, “10”, “15”, and “20” on the middle reel 12C. Arranged at symbol positions “1”, “4”, “8”, “13”, and “17” of the right reel 12R. The replay symbols are symbol positions “2”, “7”, “12”, “15” and “20” on the left reel 12L, and symbol positions “0”, “3”, “8”, “11” and “16” on the middle reel 12C. Arranged at symbol positions “0”, “3”, “7”, “12” and “16” of the right reel 12R. The watermelon x symbols are arranged at symbol positions “0”, “4”, “8”, “13” on the left reel 12L, symbol positions “5” on the middle reel 12C, and symbol positions “15” on the right reel 12R. . The watermelon y symbols are arranged in the symbol position “16” of the left reel 12L, the symbol position “9” of the middle reel 12C, and the symbol positions “2”, “6”, and “20” of the right reel 12R. The cherry symbols are arranged at symbol positions “17” on the left reel 12L, symbol positions “13” and “14” on the middle reel 12C, and symbol positions “10” and “19” on the right reel 12R. The blank symbols are arranged at the symbol position “9” of the left reel 12L, the symbol positions “1”, “17”, and “19” of the middle reel 12C, and the symbol position “5” of the right reel 12R.

  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 line of the present embodiment 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.

  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 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 (effective line in this embodiment) may be referred to as a “middle line”. is there. 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 may be referred to as a “lower line”. 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 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 may be 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, an external terminal board 600 is provided inside the cabinet 2. The main control board 300 transmits various signals to the external terminal board 600. For example, the main control board 300 transmits to the external terminal board 600 various signals including a bonus signal indicating a bonus operating state and an AT signal. The external terminal version 600 outputs each signal received from the main control board 300 to the outside of the gaming machine 1. The signal from the external terminal board 600 is received by, for example, a display device (so-called stand lamp) that displays information related to the gaming machine 1. For example, when a bonus signal is received, the above-described display device notifies that the gaming machine 1 is in a bonus operating state.

  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 increments and displays a numerical value. 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 a control program stored in the main ROM 302 and performs predetermined processing in accordance with the progress of the game, thereby performing various processes including the sub control board 400, each reel 12, the hopper 520, and the main display ML. 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. In the rotation effect determination process, the rotation effect A, the rotation effect B, the rotation effect C, or the rotation effect D is determined. 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, and when the medal inside the auxiliary storage unit 530 increases and reaches the position of the full tank sensor 530SE, the 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.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, an external terminal board 600 is connected to the main control board 300. The external terminal board 600 outputs various signals from the main control board 300 to the outside of the gaming machine 1.

<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. The main ROM 302 includes a symbol code table shown in FIG. 7, a winning area lottery table shown in FIG. 8, a winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 9, a symbol combination table shown in FIG. 10, and a transition symbol defining table shown in FIG. Various data including the instruction determination table shown in FIG. 22 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. Each reel 12 is arranged with 10 kinds of symbols of “Seven”, “Red BAR”, “Blue BAR”, “Black BAR”, “Bell”, “Replay”, “Watermelon x”, “Watermelon y”, “Cherry”, and “Blank”. . As shown in FIG. 7, each symbol code corresponds to each symbol. Specifically, “Seven” corresponds to symbol code 01 “00000001”, “Red BAR” corresponds to symbol code 02 “00000010”, and “Blue BAR” corresponds to symbol code 03 “00000011”. "Black BAR" corresponds to symbol code 04 "00000100", "Bell" corresponds to symbol code 05 "00000101", and "Replay" corresponds to symbol code 06 "00000110" “Watermelon x” corresponds to symbol code “0000011” of symbol code 07, “Watermelon y” corresponds to symbol code 08 of “00001000”, and “Cherry” corresponds to symbol code 09. “000001001” corresponds to “Blank” and symbol code 10 “00001010” corresponds to “Blank”. 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. Further, “L”, “M”, and “N” in FIG. 8 represent positive integers.

  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 “02” is determined by the internal lottery process. As shown in FIG. 9, the winning area number “02” designates the winning combination “RT0 transition replay” and the winning combination “RT2 transition replay A”. 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. The combination of symbols of the winning combination designated in the winning area is permitted to stop 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 of 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, an RT2 state, and an RT3 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 shifted to the case where the symbol combination relating to the blue same color bonus combination, the red same color bonus combination, the blue different color bonus combination, or the red different color bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line. In the present embodiment, the blue same color bonus combination, the red same color bonus combination, the blue different color bonus combination, and the red different color bonus combination may be collectively referred to as “bonus combination”. The prescribed number of betting medals in the bonus operating state is 3, and the bonus operating state ends when 63 medals are paid out. When the bonus operating state ends, the main CPU 301 shifts to the RT0 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 shown in FIG. 8, the winning area lottery table includes lottery values in the internal middle state.

  As understood from FIG. 8, each lottery of RT0 replay, batting order replay (X, Y), RT3 replay, BAR-matched replay, BAR off-play, and Seven-matched replay (hereinafter referred to as “replay winning area”) The value is different for each state of the main CPU 301 (RT state, internal medium state, bonus operating state). Specifically, in the RT0 state, as shown in FIG. 8, the lottery value “8976” is assigned to “Replay during RT0” in the re-game winning area, and the lottery value “3” is assigned to “Seven-matched replay”. The lottery value in the other replay winning area is a numerical value “0”. That is, in the RT0 state, “replay during RT0” and “seven-matched replay” are won in the replay winning area.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the RT1 state, a lottery value “1796” is assigned to each winning area of “batting order replays X1 to X4” in the replay winning area, and each winning area of “batting order replays X5 and X6” is assigned. The lottery value “898” is allocated, the lottery value “3” is allocated to “seven-matched replay”, and the lottery value in the other re-game winning area is a numerical value “0”. That is, in the RT1 state, “batting order replays X1 to X6” and “seven-matched replays” in the replay winning area are won. The probability that any winning area of the re-game winning area is determined is 8983/65536.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the RT2 state, a lottery value “5790” is assigned to each winning area of “batting order replays X1 to X4” in the replay winning area, and each winning area of “batting order replays X5 and X6” is assigned. The lottery value “2895” is allocated, the lottery value “4002” is allocated to each winning area of “batting order replay Y1 to Y4”, the lottery value “3” is allocated to “seven-matched replay”, and other re-game winnings The lottery value of the area is a numerical value “0”. That is, in the RT2 state, “batting order replays X1 to X6”, “batting order replays Y1 to Y4”, 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 44961/65536.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the RT3 state, the lottery value “12312” is assigned to “Replay during RT3” in the replay winning area, the lottery value “3512” is assigned to “BAR-matched replay”, and “out of BAR” The lottery value “29256” is assigned to “Replay”, the lottery value “3” is assigned to “Seven-matched replay”, and the lottery values in other replay winning areas are the numerical value “0”. That is, in the RT3 state, “Replay during RT3”, “BAR-matched replay”, “BAR out-of-play replay”, and “Seven-matched replay” are won in the replay winning area. The probability that any winning area of the replay winning area is determined is 45083/65536.

  As understood from the above description, the winning probabilities in the replay winning areas in the RT2 state and the RT3 state are higher than those in the replay winning areas in the RT0 state and the RT1 state.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the internal middle state, the lottery value “11716” is assigned to “Replay during RT0” in the replay winning area, the lottery value “1152” is assigned to “Replay during RT3”, and the other The lottery value in the re-game winning area is a numerical value “0”. That is, in the internal intermediate state, “Replay during RT0” and “Replay during RT3” are selected in the replay winning area. The probability that any winning area of the replay winning area is determined is 12868/65536. As described above, in the internal middle state, the probability that the replay winning area is won is higher than in the RT0 state and the RT1 state.

  FIG. 10 is a conceptual diagram of the symbol combination table. The symbol combination 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 “A Blue Same Color Bonus” is won, the symbol combination “Blue BAR-Blue BAR-Blue BAR” is permitted to stop on the active line. In addition, for example, in a game won by the winning role “RT2 transition replay A”, the symbol combination “bell-bell-black BAR”, “bell-bell-watermelon x”, and “bell-bell-watermelon y” is an effective line. Can stop.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the symbol combination table is configured to include the permission bit number of each symbol combination and the number of medals to be paid out when the symbol combination related to each winning combination is stopped 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 replay is stopped and displayed on the active line in preference to the other winning combinations, and the bonus combination has a lower priority than the other winning combinations.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the symbol combination related to any of the winning combinations including the winning combination “correct answer bells A and B”, “failing roles A to D”, “watermelon role”, and “cherry roles A and B” becomes an active line. When displayed, 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, “RT0 transition replay”, “RT2 transition replay A to C”, “RT3 transition replay”, “special replay A to C”, “seven replay”, “BAR replay”, and “follow replay” (designated by the game in which the replay winning area is won) When one of the winning combinations is displayed on the active line, the next game is set to replay. 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 symbol combination 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, it is assumed that the replay during RT0 of the winning area number “01” is won and the symbol combination of the winning combination “RT0 transition replay” is permitted to stop on the active line. In the above case, the display permission bit specified by the permission bit number “1” in the display permission bit storage area 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 stop operations and the stop operation position is stopped on the active line.

  In the present embodiment, in addition to the symbol combinations of the winning combinations described above, a part of the losing eyes (special losing eyes) that are not the symbol combinations of the winning combination is determined by the display determination process. Specifically, each losing eye including each special losing eye A (1, 2) and each special losing eye B (1, 2) shown in FIG. 10 is determined by the display determination process. When each special lose eye A or each special lose eye B is stopped and displayed on the active line, the state shifts to the RT1 state. Also, each special loser (A, B) will be stopped and displayed on the active line when each winning combination (correct answer bell, failed role) is missed in the game where the batting order bell (L, C, R) is won. .

  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. 11 and 12 show the winning combination that is stopped and displayed on the active line in each stop operation mode in the non-internal state.

  As shown in FIG. 11, when the replay during RT0 is won, the RT0 transition replay stops on the active line regardless of the mode of the stop operation. Further, when the replay during RT3 is won, the RT3 transition replay stops on the active line regardless of the mode of the stop operation.

  When any of the winning areas “batting order replays X1 to X6” is won, “RT0 transition 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 “RT0 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active 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 “middle left and right”, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT0 transition 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 “RT0 transition 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 “RT0 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. In the game where the winning area “batting order replay X5” or “batting order replay X6” is won, if the stop operation is performed in the order of the first stop right, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT2 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line, When the stop operation is performed in an order other than the first stop on the right, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT0 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay Y1” is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of the first left stop, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT2 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. When the stop operation is performed in an order other than the first stop on the left, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT0 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. In addition, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay Y2” 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, and “middle left and right” When the stop operation is performed in a sequence other than the above, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT0 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. In the game where the winning area “batting order replay Y3” 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 on the active line and other than “middle right left” When the stop operation is performed in order, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT0 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. In the game where the winning area “batting order replay Y4” is won, if 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 “RT0 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  As shown in FIG. 11, when the winning area “BAR-matched replay” is won, the symbol combination of “BAR replay”, “follow replay” or “RT3 transition replay” is stopped on the active line according to the mode of the stop operation. Specifically, in the game where the winning area “BAR-matched replay” is won, each reel 12 is stopped in the drawing range of each black BAR symbol when the stop operation is performed in the order of the first stop on the right. In this case, the symbol combination of the winning combination “BAR replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in an order other than the right first stop operation, the symbol combination “RT3 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. In addition, even if the stop operation is performed in the order of the first stop operation on the right, if each reel 12 is not stopped within the pull-in range of each black BAR symbol, the symbol combination “follow replay” becomes an effective line. Stopped display.

  As shown in FIG. 11, when the winning area “BAR out-of-bar replay” is won, the symbol combination of the winning combination “follow replay” or “RT3 transition replay” stops on the active line according to the mode of the stop operation. Specifically, in a game where the winning area “BAR out-of-play replay” is won, the symbol combination “follow replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line when the stop operation is performed in the order of the first right stop operation. When the stop operation is performed in an order other than the right first stop operation, the symbol combination “RT3 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  As shown in FIG. 11, when the winning area “Seven Match Replay” is won, the symbol combination of “Seven Replay” or “Special Replays A to C” stops on the active line according to the mode of the stop operation. Specifically, in the game where the winning area “Seven Match Replay” is won, when each reel 12 is stopped in the drawing range of each Seven symbol, the symbol combination “Seven Replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. . On the other hand, when each reel 12 is not stopped within the drawing range of each symbol of each reel 12, any of the symbol combinations of “special replays A to C” is stopped and displayed on the effective line.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a winning combination that stops at the active line in each stop operation order in a game in which the winning area “batting order bell” (L1 to L4, C1 to C4, R1 to R4) is won. When the winning area “batting order bell” is determined, one of the winning combination “failing roles A to D” and one of the winning combination “correct answer bells A and B” are won. As understood from FIG. 12, in the game in which the hitting order bell is won, the symbol combination related to the failed role 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. Further, the stop operation order other than the correct answer pressing order in this game is referred to as “incorrect answer pressing order” in the game.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the game in which the hit order bell L (1-4) is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of the first left stop, the correct answer bell A is stopped and displayed on the active line. That is, in the game in which the batting order bell L is won, the correct answer pressing order of the correct bells is the first left stop. On the other hand, when a stop operation is performed in a game other than the first left stop order in the game in which the batting order bell L (1 to 4) is won, the failed role or the special loser is stopped and displayed according to the stop operation position.

  In the game in which the hitting bell C (1-4) is won, when the stop operation is performed in the middle first stop order, the correct answer bell B is stopped and displayed on the active line. That is, in the game in which the hitting bell C is won, the correct answer push order of the correct bells is the middle first stop. On the other hand, when a stop operation is performed in a game other than the middle first stop order in the game won by the batting order bell C (1 to 4), the failed role or special loser is stopped and displayed according to the stop operation position. Similarly, in the game in which the hitting bell R (1-4) is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of the first right stop, the correct answer bell B is stopped and displayed on the active line. That is, in the game in which the batting order bell R is won, the correct answer pressing order of the correct bells is the first stop on the right. On the other hand, when a stop operation is performed in a game other than the right first stop order in the game in which the batting order bell R (1 to 4) is won, the failed role or special loser is stopped and displayed according to the stop operation position. In the game where the common bell is won, the correct bell is stopped and displayed on the active line regardless of the stop operation mode.

  As described above, in the game in which the hitting bell (L, C, R) is won, when the stop operation is performed in the correct answer pressing order, the correct answer bell is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in the incorrect answer pressing order, the failed combination or the special losing eye is stopped and displayed on the active line according to the stop operation position.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining an opportunity to shift to each RT state. As described above, each RT state includes an RT0 state, an RT1 state, an RT2 state, and an RT3 state, and transitions at a specific timing. For example, the RT state shifts when the RT transition symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  FIG. 13A is a conceptual diagram of the RT transition symbol definition table. As shown in FIG. 13A, each RT transition symbol includes an RT3 transition symbol, an RT2 transition symbol, an RT1 transition symbol, and an RT0 transition symbol. When the RT3 transition symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line, the state shifts to the RT3 state. The RT3 transition symbol includes a symbol combination of RT3 transition replay as shown in FIG. That is, when the symbol combination of RT3 transition replay is stopped and displayed on the active line, the next game becomes a replay and transitions to the RT3 state. When the RT2 transition symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line, the state shifts to the RT2 state. The RT2 transition symbol includes a symbol combination of RT2 transition replay. That is, when the symbol combination of RT2 transition replay is stopped and displayed on the active line, the next game becomes a replay and transitions to the RT2 state.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, the RT1 transition symbol includes special lose eyes. As described above, the special loser is not displayed on the active line when the stop operation is performed in the incorrect order of pressing in the game won by the batting order bell, and each failed part is missed in the game where the winning order is won. The Also, the RT0 transition symbol includes a symbol combination of a failed role. A failed combination is stopped and displayed on the active line when a stop operation is performed in the order in which the winning order is won and the stop operation is performed within the drawing range of the failed combination.

  As understood from the above description, in the game in which the hitting bell is elected, when the stop operation is performed in the incorrect pressing order, the RT1 transition symbol (special losing eye) or the RT0 transition symbol (of the failed role) is selected depending on the stop operation position. The symbol combination) can be stopped and displayed on the active line. Further, as shown in FIG. 13A, the RT0 transition symbol includes a symbol combination of RT0 transition replay. That is, when the RT0 transition replay is stopped and displayed on the active line, the next game becomes a re-game and shifts to the RT0 state.

  FIG. 13B is a transition diagram of the RT state. As described above, the RT state shifts with various triggers. For example, in the RT2 state, when the striking order replay Y (1 to 4) is won and the stop operation is performed in the correct pressing order of the RT3 transition replay, the RT3 transition replay symbol combination (RT3 transition pattern) is stopped and displayed on the active line. The next game is in the RT3 state ((A) of FIG. 13B).

  As shown in FIG. 13B, in the RT1 state, when the striking order replay X (1 to 6) is won and the stop operation is performed in the correct pressing order of the RT2 transition replay, the symbol combination of the RT2 transition replay (RT2 transition) The symbol) is stopped and displayed on the active line, and the next game is in the RT2 state ((B) in FIG. 13B). As will be described in detail later, when the production state is the AT state, in the RT1 state, the player is instructed in the correct pressing order of the RT2 transition replay, and in the RT2 state, the correct pressing order in the RT3 transition replay is instructed. Therefore, in the AT state, the RT state can be shifted to the RT3 state by performing a stop operation in the instructed order. However, even in the normal state where the above-described instruction is not given, the RT3 transition replay and the RT3 transition replay can be shifted to the RT3 state by correctly correcting the correct pressing order of the RT2 transition replay and the RT3 transition replay.

  In the RT0 state, if the batting order bell is won, the stop operation is performed in the wrong answer pressing order, and the stop operation is performed outside the failed role pull-in range, the special losing eye (RT1 transition pattern) is stopped and displayed on the active line. The next game is in the RT1 state ((C) in FIG. 13B).

  When the bonus combination is won in the RT3 state, the RT2 state, the RT1 state, or the RT0 state described above, the state shifts to the internal middle state ((F) of FIG. 13B), and the symbol combination of the bonus combination is an effective line. When the display is stopped, the state shifts to the bonus operating state ((G) in FIG. 13B). When transitioning to the internal state, the RT state does not transition even if each RT transition symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line. That is, the internal middle state does not end with an opportunity other than the transition to the bonus operating state.

  When the bonus operating state ends, the state then shifts to the RT0 state ((H) in FIG. 13B). In this embodiment, the batting order replay X in which the RT2 transition replay can be stopped and displayed and the batting order replay Y in which the RT3 transition replay can be stopped and displayed are not won in the RT0 state.

  In the RT2 or RT3 state, when the batting order bell is won, the stop operation is performed in the wrong answer pressing order, and the special loser is stopped and displayed on the active line, the same as when the special loser is stopped and displayed in the RT0 state. The next game is in the RT1 state. In the AT state, the correct answer push order of the correct bells is instructed, and the stop operation according to the instructions can prevent the special lose eye from stopping on the active line. In the RT2 state or the RT3 state, when the batting order bell is won, the stop operation is performed in the incorrect answer pressing order, and the symbol combination of the failed role is stopped and displayed on the active line, the next game is in the RT0 state (FIG. 13 (b) (D)).

  In the RT1 state, when the batting order bell is won, the stop operation is performed in the incorrect answer pressing order, and the symbol combination of the failed role is stopped and displayed on the active line, the next game is in the RT0 state. Further, in the RT1 state or the RT2 state, when the RT0 transition replay is stopped and displayed on the active line, the next game becomes the RT0 state. In the RT3 state, RT0 transition replay is not won (see FIGS. 9 and 10).

  The main CPU 301 may instruct the player about the stop operation order for shifting each RT state described above and the correct answer push order of the correct answer bells. Specifically, the main CPU 301 controls the instruction display 16 according to each effect state including the AT state, the normal state, and the bonus state.

  Specifically, in the AT state, the instruction display unit 16 instructs the correct answer pressing order of the RT2 transition replay and the RT3 transition replay and the correct answer bell pressing order. In the above configuration, when the stop operation is performed in the instructed order, the RT3 state is maintained in the AT state. However, in the AT state (special state Y), the correct answer pressing order of the BAR replay may be instructed. On the other hand, in the normal state, the correct answer pressing order of the RT2 transition replay and the RT3 transition replay and the correct answer order of the correct bell are not instructed. The bonus state is an effect state in the bonus operating state.

  FIG. 14A is a diagram for explaining the transition of the effect state. As described above, the effect state includes a normal state, an AT state, and a bonus state. The AT state includes a preparation state, an AT-in-progress state, an AT-precursor state, and an added specialized state.

  The added special state is an effect state in which the number of added games and the transition point (described later) are more easily determined than in the AT state. When the number of additional games is determined, the remaining number of games in the AT state is extended according to the number of additional games. Further, the specialization state of addition includes a special state X (1, 2) and a special state Y. As will be described in detail later, the special state X and the special state Y have different methods for determining the number of extra games.

  The bonus state includes a normal bonus state, a first bonus state, a second bonus state, and a third bonus state. The normal bonus state shifts when the symbol combination of the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line in the normal state. Also, the first bonus state shifts when the symbol combination of the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line in the AT state, and the second bonus state stops in the special state X and the symbol combination of the bonus combination stops on the effective line. If the symbol combination is displayed on the active line in the special state Y, the third bonus state shifts.

  The preparation state is an effect state for shifting the RT state to the RT2 state, and ends when the state is shifted to the RT2 state. Thereafter, in the AT state, in the game in the RT2 state, the correct pressing order of the RT3 transition replay is notified, and finally the transition to the RT3 state is made. The preparation state includes a first preparation state, a second preparation state, and a third preparation state. The first preparation state shifts from the normal state or the first bonus state. The second preparation state shifts from the second bonus state, and the third preparation state shifts from the third bonus state.

  As shown in FIG. 14, when the bonus combination is won in the normal state and the symbol combination of the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, the normal bonus state is entered ((a) of FIG. 14). In addition, when the bonus operating state ends, the effect state shifts from the normal bonus state to the normal state ((b) of FIG. 14).

  In each game in the normal state, AT determination processing is executed. In the AT determination process, it is determined whether to shift to the AT state according to the winning area. When the transition to the AT state is determined, the state transitions to the first preparation state (AT state) ((c) in FIG. 14). In the AT determination process, when a bonus combination is won, transition to the AT state may be determined. In the above case, after shifting to the normal bonus state, the state shifts to the first preparation state. Note that the AT determination process may be executed in the normal bonus state. In the above configuration, when the AT state is won in the normal bonus state, the transition to the first preparation state is made after the end of the normal bonus.

  In the first preparation state, the stop operation order for shifting to the RT2 state is notified. Specifically, in the game in the RT0 state in the first preparation state, the stop operation order is not notified. On the other hand, in the first preparation state, the correct bell is missed, the RT1 transition symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line, and when the transition is made to the RT1 state, the correct answer order of the correct bell and the RT2 transition replay is notified thereafter. In this embodiment, the correct pressing order of each winning combination is notified by the instruction information of the instruction display 16 and the instruction effect of the liquid crystal display 30 described above. According to the above configuration, when the stop operation is performed in the order notified in the first preparation state, the RT state shifts to the RT2 state.

  The first preparation state is terminated when the state is shifted to the RT2 state, and thereafter, the state is shifted to the AT state ((d) in FIG. 14). When shifting to the AT state, an initial value “100” is set in the AT counter indicating the remaining number of games in the AT state. The AT counter is decremented by a numerical value “1” for each game in the AT state, and when the AT counter is decremented to a numerical value “0”, the AT state ends. The AT counter is added when the number of extra games is determined.

  In each game in the AT state, it is determined whether or not to shift to the specialization state (special state X, special state Y). Specifically, the special state determination process is executed in the AT state. In the special state determination process, it is determined by lottery whether or not to shift to the special state X (1, 2) among the special states. For example, when a watermelon, chance, or cherry (hereinafter “rare role”) is won, the transition to the special state X1 or the special state X2 is determined in the special state determination process. When the transition to the special state X is determined, the transition to the special state X may be made via the AT precursor state.

  As described above, for example, the state shifts to the special state X when the rare role is won. On the other hand, the transition to the special state Y occurs when the total value of the transition points exceeds a specific threshold value (numerical value “100”) ((e) in FIG. 14). The transition point is given in the AT state at various occasions and is stored in the transition point counter of the main RAM 303. For example, in each game in the AT state, whether or not to give a transition point is determined by a transition point determination process. In the transition point determination process in the AT state, the transition point is determined according to the winning area. As described above, the added special state of the present embodiment includes the special state X and the special state Y that shift at different timings.

  When the bonus combination is won in the AT state and the symbol combination of the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, the state shifts to the first bonus state ((f) in FIG. 14). When the first bonus state is started, the introduction effect is executed. The introduction effect is an effect for notifying that the first bonus state is started. The effect for notifying that the bonus state is started may be executed when the above-described normal bonus state is started, or may be executed when the second bonus state is started. However, it may be executed when the third bonus state is started.

  In each game in the first bonus state, a transition point determination process is executed to determine whether or not to grant a transition point. The expected value of the transition points given in each game in the first bonus state is larger than that in the AT state. When the first bonus state is completed, the process proceeds to the first preparation state (FIG. 14 (g)). As described above, immediately after the bonus operation state (bonus state) ends, the state is the RT0 state. When the first bonus state ends, the state returns to the AT state via the first preparation state.

  In each game in the AT state, in addition to the special state transition process and the transition point determination process described above, an addition effect determination process is executed. In the addition effect determination process, it is determined whether or not to execute the addition effect. The addition effect is executed in one game, and it is easy to obtain a large transition point as compared with each game in the AT state. In addition, in the addition effect, the transition point acquired in the addition effect is notified. When the execution of the addition effect is determined, the addition effect may be executed via the precursor state during AT without immediately executing the addition effect.

  When the rare role is won in the AT state, the state shifts to the AT precursor state ((h) in FIG. 14). The number of games in the AT precursor state is determined by lottery, for example, from 10 or less games. As described above, when the rare role is won in the AT state, the special state X can be expected to win in the special state determination process, and the addition effect can be expected to be won in the addition effect determination process. In addition, if a duplicate bonus is won, as in the case where a rare role is won, in addition to a bonus role, a cherry role, a watermelon role or a single role will be won, so if a rare role is won, a bonus role will be won. Can also expect.

  In each game in the AT precursor state, an effect that enhances the expectation of winning the bonus combination, special state X, or addition effect is executed. Further, there are cases where a continuous effect is executed in the AT precursor state. The continuous effect is executed over a plurality of games (for example, two games), and it is notified that the bonus combination, special state X, or added effect is won in the last game of the continuous effect. However, if none of the bonus combination, the special state X, and the additional effect is won, it is notified that the bonus combination, the special state X, and the additional effect are not won in the subsequent continuous effects.

  Even if the rare combination is won in the AT state, the game immediately before the end of the AT state does not shift to the AT precursor state. In addition, as will be described in detail later, in the game immediately before the AT state is finished, continuous effects over a plurality of games are not started.

  When the AT sign state is over and the special state X is won, the state shifts to the special state ((i) in FIG. 14). In addition, when the AT sign state is finished and the addition effect is won, the addition effect is executed, and then the state shifts to the AT state ((j) in FIG. 14). On the other hand, when the AT sign state is over and neither the special state X nor the addition effect has been won, the state shifts to the AT state ((k) in FIG. 14). Further, when the AT sign state is over and the bonus combination is won, the state shifts to a bonus notification state (not shown). The bonus notification state continues until a notification screen for notifying that the bonus combination is won is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 and the bonus state is entered.

  In the AT state, when the AT counter is decremented to a numerical value “0” (when the remaining number of games is subtracted to a numerical value “0”), the normal state is entered ((m) in FIG. 14). However, when the remaining number of games in the AT state becomes a numerical value “0”, the restoration determination process is executed. In the restoration determination process, it is determined whether or not to restore to the AT state, and when the restoration is decided, the numerical value “100” is set again in the AT counter and the AT state is resumed ((n) in FIG. 14). ). On the other hand, when the revival is not determined in the revival determination process, the normal state is entered.

  In the above-described revival determination process, whether or not to revive is determined by lottery according to the transition point counter in the game in which the number of remaining games in the AT state reaches the numerical value “0”. Specifically, in the revival decision process, the larger the value of the transition point counter, the higher the probability of winning the revival. As described above, when the transition point counter reaches the predetermined threshold value “100”, the threshold value “100” is subtracted from the transition point counter, and the state shifts to the specialization state (special state Y). However, the number of remaining games in the AT state may become a numerical value “0” before reaching the above threshold. In the above case, in the configuration in which the restoration determination process is not executed, the transition points acquired in the AT state are wasted, and some players may feel dissatisfied. In the present embodiment, a transition point that does not reach the above threshold is used in the restoration determination process. Therefore, the dissatisfaction of the player mentioned above can be suppressed.

  When the number of remaining games in the AT state is subtracted to a numerical value “0”, a judgment effect is executed. In the judgment effect, the result of the above-mentioned restoration determination process is notified. Specifically, the judgment effect includes a winning notification effect and a defeat notification effect. The winning notification effect notifies that the revival is determined in the revival determination process. Also, the lost election notification effect notifies that the revival has not been determined in the revival determination process. In the above configuration, when the revival is determined in the revival determination process, the winning notification effect is executed, and when the revival is not determined, the lost notification effect is executed. However, the lost election notification effect is executed in a part when the revival is not determined, and may not be executed even when the revival is not determined. As will be described in detail later, the loss notification effect is executed with a probability corresponding to the transition point at the time when the revival determination process is executed.

  When the bonus combination is won in the special state X (1, 2) and the symbol combination of the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, the state shifts to the second bonus state ((o) in FIG. 14). In the second bonus state, a transition point is awarded as in the special state X1. In addition, when the second bonus state is finished, the process proceeds to the second preparation state ((p) in FIG. 14). As described above, the RT state immediately after the bonus operation state ends is the RT0 state. In the second preparation state, the stop operation order for shifting to the RT2 state is notified, as in the first preparation state. According to the above configuration, when the stop operation is performed in the order notified in the second preparation state, the RT state shifts to the RT2 state. When the state transitions to the RT2 state in the second preparation state, the state transitions (returns) to the special state X immediately before transitioning to the second bonus state ((q) in FIG. 14).

  The special state X is configured to easily acquire a transition point as compared with each game in the AT state. Further, in the special state X, when the acquired transition point exceeds the above-described threshold value, the state shifts to the special state Y ((r) in FIG. 14). In the first bonus state, the second bonus state, the first preparation state, and the second preparation state described above, the transition to the special state Y is made when the total value of the transfer points reaches the threshold value described above.

  When the bonus combination is won in the special state Y and the symbol combination of the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, the state shifts to the third bonus state ((s) in FIG. 14). Further, when the third bonus state is completed, the process proceeds to the third preparation state ((t) in FIG. 14). In the third preparation state, similarly to the first preparation state and the second preparation state, the stop operation order for shifting to the RT2 state is notified. According to the above configuration, when the stop operation is performed in the order notified in the third preparation state, the RT state shifts to the RT2 state. In the third preparation state, when the state shifts to the RT2 state, the state shifts (returns) to the special state Y ((u) in FIG. 14).

  The special state X ends with a predetermined number of games. However, the number of games in which the special state X is ended differs depending on the chance that the special state X is won. Specifically, when a win is made in the AT-specific state determination process, the subsequent special state X ends with 20 games. In the present embodiment, in the bonus state (first to third bonus states) in the AT state, when the BB cherry hand wins, the transition to the special state X1 is determined. In the above case, the special state X thereafter ends with 60 games.

  The special state Y ends when the BAR-matched replay is won once or when the BAR out-of-play replay is won three times. When the BAR-matched replay is won, the number of extra games is given. On the other hand, when the BAR off-replay is finished at the time of winning three times, the extra number of games is not given. When the special state X or special state Y ends, the state shifts to the AT state (FIG. 14 (v)).

  FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining each data used in each process (transition point determination process, special state determination process, addition effect determination process) executed in each game in the AT state.

  FIG. 15A is a conceptual diagram of a transition point determination table used in the AT state. In each game in the AT state, the main CPU 301 executes a transition point determination process using the transition point determination table shown in FIG. In the transition point determination process in the AT state, any one of the transition points of numerical values “1”, “3”, “5”, “10”, “20”, “50” is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 15A, the transition point determination table includes each lottery value A (the lottery value A is a numerical value “0” or a positive integer) for each transition point. In addition, each lottery value of each transition point is provided for each winning area. In the transfer point determination process, each lottery value corresponding to the winning area is sequentially subtracted from the random value R3, and the transfer point at which the subtraction result is a negative number is determined. For example, when the replay is won in the current game, the transition point at which the subtraction result becomes a negative number is determined by subtracting from the lottery value A2a of “1pt” to the random value R3 in the order of the lottery value A2f of “50 pt”.

  If the result of subtracting all the lottery values A from “1pt” to “50pt” is not a negative number, the transition point is not determined. That is, no transfer point is given. In the transfer point determination process, when a rare combination (including a bonus combination) is won, a transfer point is determined with a higher probability than when a non-rare combination is won.

  When the transition point is determined, the transition point is added to the transition point counter. As described above, when the transition point counter exceeds the numerical value “100”, the right to transition to the special state Y is granted. Specifically, when the transition point counter exceeds the numerical value “100”, the effect state shifts to the special state Y, and the numerical value “100” is subtracted from the transition point counter. For example, when the transition point counter is incremented to a numerical value “110”, the state shifts to the special state Y, the numerical value “100” is subtracted from the transition point counter, and the transition point counter becomes the numerical value “10”. In the above case, the AT state after the special state Y ends is resumed with the transition point counter being the numerical value “10”.

  FIG. 15B is a conceptual diagram of the special state determination table. The main CPU 301 determines whether or not to shift to the special state X by using the special state determination table in each game in the AT state by using the special state determination process. In the special state determination table, the transition to the special state Y is not determined, but the transition to the special state Y may be determined.

  As shown in FIG. 15B, the special state determination table includes each lottery value A (1g to 4g) of “special state X1”, each lottery value A (1h to 4h) of “special state X2”, and “non-winning”. And each lottery value A (1i to 4i). Further, the above lottery values are provided for each winning area. In the special state determination process, each lottery value corresponding to the winning area is sequentially subtracted from the random value R3. When the result of subtracting the lottery value A in the “special state X1” from the random number R3 is a negative number, the transition to the special state X1 is determined, and when the result of subtracting the lottery value A in the “special state X2” is a negative number When the transition to the special state X2 is determined and the result of subtracting the lottery value A of “non-winning” is a negative number, the transition to the special state X is not determined.

  In the present embodiment, the lottery value of each special state in the special state determination table is set to a numerical value “0” in the winning area other than the rare role. That is, when the winning area other than the rare role is won, the transition to the special state X is not determined in the special state determination process. However, when a player other than a rare combination wins, the transition to the special state X may be determined by the special state determination process. If the special state X1 is won, then the state shifts to the special state X1. If the special state X2 is won, then the state shifts to the special state X2. Note that, as described above, there is a case where the state shifts to each special state X via the AT precursor state.

  FIG. 15C is a conceptual diagram of the addition effect determination table. In each game in the AT state, the main CPU 301 executes an addition effect determination process using the addition effect determination table, and determines whether or not to execute the addition effect.

  As shown in FIG. 15C, the addition effect determination table includes “winning” lottery values A (1j to 4j) and “non-winning” lottery values A (1k to 4k). Further, the above lottery values are provided for each winning area. In the addition effect determination process, each lottery value corresponding to the winning area is sequentially subtracted from the random value R3. When the result of subtracting the “winning” lottery value A from the random value R3 is a negative number, execution of the addition effect is determined. In the present embodiment, the “winning” lottery value in the addition effect determination table is “0” in the winning area other than the rare combination. That is, when the winning area other than the rare role is won, the additional effect is not won in the additional effect determining process. However, when a role other than a rare combination is won, the addition effect may be determined by the addition effect determination process.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining each data used in the special state X (1, 2). A transition point is determined in each game in the special state X1 among the special states X. In each game in the special state X2, in addition to the transition point, the number of extra games is determined.

  FIG. 16A is a conceptual diagram of the transition point determination table in the special state X1. The main CPU 301 executes a transition point determination process using the transition point determination table in each game in the special state X1, and determines a transition point. As described above, in the transition point determination process in the AT state, transition points of numerical values “1”, “3”, “5”, “10”, “20”, “50” are determined (FIG. 15 ( a)). On the other hand, in the transition point determination process in the special state X1, transition points of numerical values “5”, “10”, “20”, “30”, “50”, and “100” are determined. That is, different transition points are given in the special state X1 and the in-AT state.

  The transition point determination table of FIG. 16A includes each lottery value B (af) of each transition point (the lottery value B is an integer greater than or equal to “0”). Further, each lottery value of each transition point is provided for each winning area, as in the transition point determination table shown in FIG. In the transfer point determination process, each lottery value corresponding to the winning area is sequentially subtracted from the random value R3, and the transfer point at which the subtraction result is a negative number is determined.

  In the above-described AT state, when the transition point reaches the threshold “100”, the next game shifts to the specific effect Y. On the other hand, in the special state X1, even if the transition point reaches the threshold value, the state does not shift to the special state Y until the special state X1 ends, and shifts to the special state Y after the special state X1 ends. To do. Assume a configuration in which the special state X1 ends and the state shifts to the special state Y immediately after the transition point reaches the threshold “100”. In the above configuration, since the special state X1 ends in the middle, some players may feel dissatisfied. In the present embodiment, even when the transition point reaches the above-described threshold value, the special state X1 continues to the end, so that the above-described dissatisfaction is suppressed.

  FIG. 16B to FIG. 16D are diagrams for explaining each data used in the special state X2. As described above, in each game in the special state X2, a transition point and the number of extra games may be determined. The main CPU 301 executes a bonus privilege determination process for each game in the special state X2, and determines the transition point or the number of extra games.

  Specifically, in a single game in the special state X2, the bonus determination process at the time of stop is executed three times. That is, in each game in the special state X2, three benefits are determined. As will be described in detail later, each privilege determined in each game in the special state X2 is notified every time a stop operation is performed in the game (see FIG. 27).

  FIG. 16B is a diagram for explaining each determination scenario (1 to n). The types of the three benefits determined in each game in the special state X2 (any of the number of added games and the transition point) are determined by the determination scenario. Specifically, the main CPU 301 executes the stop-time privilege determination process three times according to the determination scenario in each game in the special state X2. The decision scenario defines whether the transition point is determined or the number of extra games is determined in each stop benefit determination process in the game.

  As shown in FIG. 16B, each decision scenario includes decision scenario 1 to decision scenario n (n is a positive integer). In each game in the special state X2, for example, a determination scenario is determined by lottery. Moreover, in each decision scenario, the privilege notified by the 1st stop, the privilege notified by the 2nd stop, and the privilege notified by the 3rd stop are specified.

  Specifically, in each game in the specific state X2, in accordance with the determination scenario of the game, in the first stop privilege determination process, the privilege notified in the first stop is determined, and the second stop privilege is determined. In the determination process, the privilege to be notified at the second stop is determined, and the privilege to be notified at the third stop is determined in the third stop time privilege determination process. The privilege notified at the first stop determined by the stop privilege determination process is stored in the first storage area. Further, the privilege notified at the second stop is stored in the second storage area, and the privilege notified at the third stop is stored in the third storage area. The first storage area, the second storage area, and the third storage area are provided in the main RAM 303, for example.

  For example, assume that decision scenario 1 is selected. In the above case, a transition point is determined as a privilege notified at the first stop. Moreover, a transition point is determined as a privilege notified at the second stop, and a transition point is determined as a privilege notified at the third stop. That is, when the determination scenario 1 is determined, three transition points are determined as benefits. Further, it is assumed that decision scenario 2 is selected. In the above case, the number of extra games is determined as a privilege notified at the first stop. Moreover, a transition point is determined as a privilege notified at the second stop, and a transition point is determined as a privilege notified at the third stop. That is, when the determination scenario 2 is determined, one additional game number and two transition points are determined as a privilege.

  FIG. 16C is a conceptual diagram of the stop time benefit determination table X. FIG. The stop benefit determination table X is used when determining a transition point in the stop benefit determination process described above. For example, in the above-described determination scenario 1, the stop-time privilege determination table X is used in each stop-time privilege determination process from the first to the third time, and in the above-described determination scenario 2, each stop is performed for the second time and the third time. It is used in the time privilege determination process. In the stop-time privilege determination process, transition points of numerical values “5”, “10”, “20”, and “50” are determined.

  As shown in FIG. 16C, the stop-time privilege determination table X includes the lottery values B (g to j) of the respective transition points, similarly to the above-described transition point determination table. Further, each lottery value of each transition point is provided for each winning area, as in the transition point determination table shown in FIG. In the stop-time privilege determination process, each lottery value corresponding to the winning area is sequentially subtracted from the random value R3, and the transition point at which the subtraction result is a negative number is determined.

  FIG. 16D is a conceptual diagram of the stop time benefit determination table Y. The stop benefit determination table Y is used when determining the number of extra games in the stop benefit determination process described above. For example, in the determination scenario 2 described above, the stop-time privilege determination table Y is used in the first stop-time privilege determination process. That is, in the determination scenario 2 described above, the number of extra games is determined by the stop benefit determination table Y in the first stop benefit determination process, and the stop benefit determination table X is determined in the second and third stop benefit determination processes. Determines the transition point. In the stop-time privilege determination process, the number of extra games of numerical values “10”, “20”, “30”, and “50” is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 16D, the stop-time privilege determination table Y includes each lottery value B (k, mo) for each extra game number. In addition, each lottery value for each extra game number is provided for each winning area. In the bonus determination process at the time of stop, each lottery value corresponding to the winning area is sequentially subtracted from the random value R3, and the number of extra games in which the subtraction result is a negative number is determined.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining the special state Y. FIG. When the special state Y is started, reward point determination processing is executed, and reward points are determined. Reward points are determined by lottery. The reward points determined in the reward point determination process are stored in the reward point storage area R. In each game in the special state Y, when the BAR matching replay is won, the reward points stored in the reward point storage area R are added as the number of games added. For example, in the special state Y in which the reward point is determined to be the numerical value “100”, when the BAR uniform replay is won, an additional number of games of the numerical value “100” is given.

  FIGS. 17A-1 and 17A-2 are time charts showing a specific example of the special state Y. FIG. As shown in FIGS. 17 (a-1) and 17 (a-2), when the special state Y starts, reward points are determined. The reward points determined in the special state Y are notified by the liquid crystal display device 30 in the special state Y, for example. According to the above configuration, in the special state Y, it is possible to make the player recognize in advance the number of extra games given when the BAR uniform replay is won.

  The special state Y ends with a predetermined end condition. Specifically, the special state Y ends when the BAR matching replay is won once and when the off-bar replay is won three times. FIG. 17A-1 shows a specific example in which the number of extra games is not given in the special state Y. On the other hand, FIG. 17A-2 shows a specific example in which the number of extra games is given in the special state Y.

  In the specific example of FIG. 17A-1, it is assumed that when the special state Y is started, a numerical value “123” is determined as a reward point. Further, in the specific example of FIG. 17A-1, it is assumed that the number of winning out of BAR replays reaches three before the BAR uniform replay is won. In the above case, the special state Y ends without the extra game number corresponding to the reward point being given.

  In the specific example of FIG. 17 (a-2), as in FIG. 17 (a-1), when the special state Y starts, it is assumed that the numerical value “123” is determined as the reward point. Further, in the specific example of FIG. 17A-2, it is assumed that the BAR-matched replay is won before the BAR offplay replay is won three times. In the above case, the number of extra games corresponding to the reward points is given. Specifically, in the specific example of FIG. 17A-2, the numerical value “123” of the reward point determined at the start of the special state Y is added to the AT counter as the number of added games.

  As described above, the reward points determined in the reward point determination process are stored in the reward point storage area R. FIG. 17B is a conceptual diagram of the reward point storage area R. As shown in FIG. 17B, the reward point storage area R includes a reward point storage area RA, a reward point storage area RB, and a reward point storage area RC. The reward point storage area RA stores the hundreds of reward points. Further, the reward point storage area RB stores a tenth-order numerical value of reward points, and the reward point storage area RC stores a first-order numerical value of reward points.

  The reward point determination process includes a lottery for determining the hundreds of reward points, a lottery for determining the tens of reward points, and a lottery for determining the first place of reward points. Lottery is executed. That is, the numerical value of each reward point is determined separately. Specifically, for the hundreds of reward points, one of numerical values “1”, “2”, and “3” is determined by lottery. In addition, the tens place of the reward point is determined by lottery from the numerical value “0” to the numerical value “9”, and the first place of the reward point is changed from the numerical value “0” to the numerical value “ One of “9” is determined by lottery. In the above configuration, reward points are determined in a range from a numerical value “100” to a numerical value “399”.

  FIG. 17 (c-1) to FIG. 17 (c-3) are conceptual diagrams of each reward point determination table. In the reward point determination process, reward points are determined using a reward point determination table. FIG. 17 (c-1) is a reward point determination table for determining the hundreds of reward points. The reward point determination table includes a lottery value having a numerical value “1”, a lottery value having a numerical value “2”, and a lottery value having a numerical value “3”. In the reward point determination process, the above lottery values are sequentially subtracted from the random value R3. A numerical value with a negative subtraction result is determined as the hundreds of reward points and stored in the reward point storage area A. FIG. 17 (c-2) is a reward point determination table for determining the tens place of reward points. The reward point determination table includes lottery values from a numerical value “0” to a numerical value “9”. In the reward point determination process, the above lottery values are sequentially subtracted from the random value R3. The numerical value in which the subtraction result is a negative number is determined as the tens place of the reward points and stored in the reward point storage area B. FIG. 17C-3 is a reward point determination table for determining the first place of reward points. The reward point determination table includes lottery values from a numerical value “0” to a numerical value “9”. In the reward point determination process, the above lottery values are sequentially subtracted from the random value R3. A numerical value with a negative subtraction result is determined as the first place of the reward points, and stored in the reward point storage area C.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining the addition effect. As described above, the addition effect is executed when winning is performed in the addition effect determination process in the AT state. In addition, in the addition effect, a transition point is determined, and the transition point is notified by the liquid crystal display device 30, for example.

  The addition effect is executed in response to a game start operation (operation of the start lever 24), and a plurality of pressing point determination processes are executed in response to the start of the addition effect. In each pressing point determination process, a transition point is determined, and the total value of the transition points determined in each pressing point determination process is given as an addition effect. Specifically, when one pressing point determination process is executed, whether or not to execute the next pressing point determination process is determined by the continuous lottery process. As long as continuation is determined in the continuous lottery process, the point determination process at the time of pressing is repeatedly executed. On the other hand, when non-continuation is determined, the next pressing point determination process is not executed. Each transition point determined in each pressing point determination process is stored separately in the pressing point storage area Rx. The pressed point storage area Rx is provided in the main RAM 303, for example.

  In the above configuration, the number of pressing point determination processes executed in one addition effect changes. Each transition point determined in the pressing point determination process is separately notified by the liquid crystal display device 30 in the addition effect. Specifically, each transition point determined in each pressing point determination process is notified separately in the determined order each time the effect button 26 is pressed.

  FIG. 18A is a conceptual diagram of a continuation rate determination table. When the addition effect is started, the continuation rate (probability of continuation being determined) in the continuous lottery process is determined using the continuation rate determination table. That is, the probability that the point determination process at the time of pressing is repeated in the addition effect is determined by the continuation rate determination table. As illustrated in FIG. 18A, the continuation rate determination table includes the lottery value D (a1 to a9) for the continuation rate “90%”, the lottery value D (b1 to b9) for the continuation rate “95%”, and the continuation rate “ 97% ”lottery value D (c1 to c9) and continuation rate“ 99% ”lottery value D (d1 to d9) (each lottery value D is a positive integer). Each lottery value of each continuation rate is subtracted from the random value R3, and the continuation rate at which the subtraction result is a negative number is determined. In addition, each lottery value of each continuation rate is provided for each winning area, and each lottery value corresponding to the winning area won in the game of addition effect is subtracted from the random value R3. Each lottery value for each winning area of the continuation rate determination table is configured such that, for example, when a rare role is won in an additive effect game, a larger continuation rate is more easily determined than when a rare role is not won. The

  FIG. 18B is a conceptual diagram of the pressing point determination table. In the pressing point determination process, the transition point is determined using the pressing point determination table. The pressing point determination table includes a lottery value D9e for the transition point “1pt”, a lottery value D9f for the transition point “2pt”, a lottery value D9g for the transition point “5pt”, and a lottery value D9f for the transition point “10pt”. Each lottery value described above is sequentially subtracted from the random value R3 in the pressing point determination process, and the transition point at which the subtraction result is a negative number is determined. However, although “1pt”, “2pt”, “5pt”, and “10pt” are provided as transition points, other transition points may be provided.

  As described above, the transition point (1pt, 2pt, 5pt, 10pt) determined in the point determination process at the time of pressing in the addition effect is notified every time the effect button 26 is operated. Specifically, when the effect button 26 is operated, the liquid crystal display device 30 displays the number “1” and notifies the transition point “1pt”. When the effect button 26 is operated, the liquid crystal display device 30 displays the number “2”, notifies the transition point “2pt”, displays the number “5”, and displays the transition point “5pt”. Notification is made, the number “10” is displayed, and the transition point “10 pt” is notified.

  FIG. 18C is a conceptual diagram of the point storage area Rx when pressed. In the pressing point storage area Rx, each area for storing each transition point determined in each pressing point determination process is provided. FIG. 18C shows the number of times the pressing point determination process is executed and the area of the pressing point storage area Rx that stores the transition point determined in the pressing point determination process in this addition effect. Correspondingly indicated.

  For example, in the specific example of FIG. 18C, the transition point “5pt” is determined in the first pressing point determination process, and the transition point “1pt” is determined in the second pressing point determination process. Assumed. In the above case, the addition effect is started, and when the effect button 26 is first pressed, the number “5” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30, and when the effect button 26 is subsequently pressed, the number “1” is displayed. The

  Further, in the specific example of FIG. 18C, continuation is determined in each continuous lottery process after the first to ninth pressing point determination processes are executed, and the tenth pressing point determination process is performed. A case is assumed where non-continuation is determined in the subsequent continuous lottery process. In the above case, the pressing point determination process is executed 10 times, and 10 transition points are stored in the pressing point storage area Rx. With the above configuration, the higher the continuation rate in the continuous lottery process, the greater the number of executions of the point determination process at the time of pressing. That is, the higher the continuation rate in the continuous lottery process, the easier it is to determine more transition points. Therefore, the higher the continuation rate, the more advantageous for the player.

  FIG. 19 is a conceptual diagram of a resurrection probability table. As described above, when the remaining number of games in the AT state is subtracted from the numerical value “0”, the restoration determination process is executed. In the revival decision process, whether or not to revive to the AT state is selected in accordance with the transition point counter of the last game in the AT state. That is, in the revival decision process, whether or not to revive to the AT state is selected in accordance with the size of the remaining transition points that have not contributed to the transition to the special state Y in the AT state. In the above configuration, for example, compared to a configuration in which the restoration determination process is not executed, there is an advantage that waste of transition points is suppressed and player dissatisfaction is reduced.

  The resurrection probability table defines the probability that resurrection is determined in the resurrection determination process (hereinafter referred to as “resurrection probability”). Specifically, in the recovery probability table, as shown in FIG. 19, the recovery probability is defined for each remaining transition point when the AT state is terminated.

  For example, if the remaining transition points are a numerical value “0”, the resurrection probability is “0”. That is, when there is no remaining transition point, the restoration to the AT state is not decided in the restoration decision process. However, it may be configured such that restoration can be determined when the remaining transition points are a numerical value “0”. When the remaining transition point is any one of the numerical value “1” to the numerical value “85”, the restoration to the AT state is determined with a probability of “5%”. When the remaining transition point is the numerical value “86” to the numerical value “90”, the recovery to the AT state is determined with a probability of “10%”, and the remaining transition point is changed from the numerical value “91” to the numerical value “95”. In the case of, the recovery to the AT state is determined with a probability of about “15%”, and when the remaining transition points are the numerical value “96” to the numerical value “99”, the recovery to the AT state is performed with a probability of about “30%”. Is determined. That is, the remaining transition points are a numerical value “0”, a numerical value “1” to a numerical value “85”, a numerical value “86” to a numerical value “90”, a numerical value “91” to a numerical value “95”, and a numerical value “96” to a numerical value “99”. In the order of "", the resurrection probability increases.

  There is a situation in which the dissatisfaction of the player is likely to increase as the number of transition points that could not contribute to the transition to the special state Y in the AT state. According to the configuration of the present embodiment, the greater the number of transition points that could not contribute to the transition to the special state Y, the higher the recovery probability. Therefore, for example, compared with the configuration in which the resurrection probability does not change between the case where the remaining transition points are relatively large (for example, the numerical value “99”) and the case where the remaining transition points are small (for example, the numerical value “1”), It can be suppressed appropriately. The resurrection probability can be changed as appropriate. For example, a restoration probability with a probability of about “30%” or more may be provided.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining each privilege given in each game in each preparation state (first preparation state, second preparation state, and third preparation state). Although described in detail below, in the present embodiment, in the first preparation state and the second preparation state, the first privilege (transition point) is given, and in the third preparation state, the first privilege and A third privilege (reward points) different from the second privilege is granted.

  FIG. 20A is a conceptual diagram of a migration point determination table used in the first preparation state. The main CPU 301 executes a transition point determination process using the transition point determination table in each game in the first preparation state, and determines a transition point. In the transition point determination process in the first preparation state, as in the transition point determination process in the AT state (see FIG. 15A), “1pt”, “3pt”, “5pt”, “10pt”, “20pt” , Each transition point of “50 pt” is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 20A, the transition point determination table includes each lottery value E (af) of each transition point (the lottery value E is an integer greater than or equal to a numerical value “0”). In addition, each lottery value E of each transition point is provided for each winning area. In the transfer point determination process, each lottery value corresponding to the winning area is sequentially subtracted from the random value R3, and the transfer point at which the subtraction result is a negative number is determined. In the transition point determination process in the first preparation state, a transition point of “1 pt” or more is determined. That is, in the first preparation state, a transition point is awarded in each game.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the transition from the first preparation state to the in-AT state is performed when the symbol combination of the RT2 transition replay is stopped and displayed on the active line. However, for example, in the first preparation state, if a large number of games are required before the RT2 transition replay is won, the first preparation state may become excessively long. In the above case, depending on the player, there may be an inconvenience that the first preparation state is unsatisfactory.

  In view of the above circumstances, in the present embodiment, a transition point is given in the first preparation state, as in the AT state. According to the above configuration, as the first preparation state becomes longer, the total value of the transition points given in the first preparation state tends to increase. Therefore, the dissatisfaction of the player when the first preparation state becomes a long period is suppressed as compared with the configuration in which the privilege is not given in the first preparation state.

  In addition, as described above, in this embodiment, there are cases where a transition point is not given in each game in the AT state, but a transition point is given every game in the first preparation state. That is, in the first preparation state, a transition point is given with a higher probability than in the AT state. According to the above configuration, the effect of suppressing the dissatisfaction of the player when the first preparation state becomes a long period is particularly remarkable. In the above configuration, a transition point may not be determined in each game in the first preparation state.

  FIG. 20B is a conceptual diagram of the transition point determination table used in the second preparation state. The main CPU 301 executes a transition point determination process using the transition point determination table in each game in the second preparation state, and determines a transition point. In the transition point determination process in the second preparation state, as in the transition point determination process in the special state X1 (see FIG. 16A), “5pt”, “10pt”, “20pt”, “30pt”, “50pt” , Each transition point of “100 pt” is determined.

  As illustrated in FIG. 20B, the transition point determination table includes each lottery value E (g to m) of each transition point. In addition, each lottery value E of each transition point is provided for each winning area. In the transition point determination process, each lottery value corresponding to the winning area is sequentially subtracted from the random value R3, and the transition point at which the subtraction result is a negative number is determined (similar to the state during AT). In the transition point determination process in the second preparation state, no transition point may be determined (in the case of a loss). However, each lottery value E (am) is set so that the expected value of the transition point determined in each game in the second preparation state is larger than each game in the first preparation state.

  FIG. 20C is a conceptual diagram of a reward point determination table used in the third preparation state. The main CPU 301 executes reward point determination processing using the reward point determination table in each game in the third preparation state, and determines reward points. In the reward point determination process in the third preparation state, each reward point of “10 pt”, “30 pt”, and “50 pt” is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 20C, the reward point determination table includes each lottery value E (n, o, p) of each reward point. In addition, each lottery value E of each reward point is provided for each winning area. In the reward point determination process, each lottery value corresponding to the winning area is sequentially subtracted from the random value R3, and a reward point whose negative result is a negative number is determined. In the reward point determination process in the third preparation state, any reward point is determined. That is, in the third preparation state, reward points are awarded in each game. The reward points determined in the third preparation state are added to the reward points (reward point storage area R) determined at the start of the special state Y. In the above configuration, the number of extra games corresponding to the total value of the reward points determined at the start of the special state Y and the reward points determined in the third preparation state is given in the special state Y.

  In the above embodiment, in the third preparation state, a privilege (reward point) that is different from the privilege (transition point) provided in the first preparation state and the second preparation state described above is provided. Therefore, for example, compared with the configuration in which only the transition points are given in all the preparation states, the configuration given in each preparation state is rich in change, and the gameability in the preparation state is improved.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining a privilege that is given when a 7-match replay is won. In the present embodiment, when the 7-match replay is won in the normal state, the transition to the AT state is confirmed. In addition, when the 7-match replay is won, a process for winning the 7-replay is executed. For example, when a 7-match replay is won in the normal state, an initial value of the remaining number of games in the AT state to be subsequently transferred is determined in the process at the time of winning the seven replay. Further, when the 7-match replay is won in the AT state, the number of extra games to be added to the remaining number of games in the AT state is determined in the process for winning the seven replays. A command indicating the number of extra games determined in the process for winning the seven replay is transmitted to the sub CPU 412.

  FIG. 21A is a time chart for explaining the process at the time of winning the seven replays. When a 7-match replay is won, immediately after the game is started (immediately after the start of the game), a process for winning the 7-replay is executed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 21A, the seven replay winning process includes a plurality (five) of first lottery process, second lottery process, third lottery process, fourth lottery process, and fifth lottery process. Includes lottery processing. Each lottery process is executed in the order of the first lottery process to the fifth lottery process immediately after the game is started, as shown in FIG. In each lottery process at the time of winning the Seven Replay, the number of games (the initial number of games in the AT state or the number of extra games) is determined, and the total value of the number of games determined in each lottery process is added to the AT counter. Is done.

  As shown in FIG. 21A, in each lottery process, the number of games is determined by each different lottery table (a, b). For example, in the first lottery process, the number of games is determined by the first lottery table (1a, 1b). In the second lottery process, the number of games is determined by the second lottery table (2a, 2b). In the third lottery process, the number of games is determined by the third lottery table (3a, 3b). Then, the number of games is determined by the fourth lottery table (4a, 4b), and in the fifth lottery process, the number of games is determined by the fifth lottery table (5a, 5b). In each of the first lottery process in the normal state to the fifth lottery process, the number of games is determined by the different lottery tables (1a to 5a), and in each of the first lottery process from the first lottery process in the AT state, The number of games is determined by the different lottery tables (1b to 5b). Each lottery table defines the probability that the number of games is determined in each lottery process.

  Specifically, in the first lottery process in the normal state, the first lottery table 1a is used, in the second lottery process in the normal state, the second lottery table 2a is used, and in the third lottery process in the normal state, The third lottery table 3a is used, the fourth lottery table 4a is used in the fourth lottery process in the normal state, and the fifth lottery table 5a is used in the fifth lottery process in the normal state. In the AT state first lottery process, the first lottery table 1b is used. In the AT state second lottery process, the second lottery table 2b is used. In the AT state third lottery process, the third lottery process is used. The table 3b is used, the fourth lottery table 4b is used in the fourth lottery process in the AT state, and the lottery table 5b is used in the fifth lottery process in the AT state.

  FIG. 21 (b-1) to FIG. 21 (b-5) are conceptual diagrams of the lottery tables a (1-5) in the case where the seven-match replay is won in the normal state. As shown in FIG. 21 (b-1), in the first lottery table 1a, the number of games “300” is determined with a probability of about 100%. Further, as shown in FIG. 21 (b-2), in the first lottery table 2a, the number of games “200” is determined with a probability of about 100%. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 21B-3, in the third lottery table 3a, the number of games “100” is determined with a probability of about 50%, and the number of games “0” is determined with a probability of about 50%. . Further, as shown in FIG. 21 (b-4), in the fourth lottery table 4a, the number of games “100” is determined with a probability of about 25%, and the number of games “0” is determined with a probability of about 75%. As shown in FIG. 21 (b-5), in the fifth lottery table 5a, the number of games “100” is determined with a probability of about 10%, and the number of games “0” is determined with a probability of about 90%. According to the above configuration, when a 7-game replay is won in the normal state, the initial value of the remaining number of games in the subsequent AT state is 500 times (minimum value), 600 times, 700 times, 800 times (maximum value). It becomes either.

  FIG. 21 (c-1) to FIG. 21 (c-5) are conceptual diagrams of the lottery tables b (1 to 5) in the case where the 7-round replay is won in the AT state. As shown in FIG. 21 (c-1), in the first lottery table 1b, the number of games “100” is determined with a probability of about 100%. Further, as shown in FIG. 21 (c-2), in the second lottery table 2b, the number of games “100” is determined with a probability of about 25%, and the number of games “0” is determined with a probability of about 75%. . As shown in FIG. 21 (c-3) to FIG. 21 (c-5), in the third lottery table 3b to the fifth lottery table 5b, as in the case of the second lottery table 2b, as shown in FIG. “100 times” is determined with a probability of about 25%, and the number of games “0” is determined with a probability of about 75%. According to the above configuration, when the 7-round replay is won in the AT state, the number of games added is any one of 100 times (minimum value), 200 times, 300 times, 400 times, and 500 times (maximum value). The

  According to the present embodiment described above, the first additional game information (for example, the number of games determined in the first lottery process) and the second additional game information at one specific opportunity (winning of the 7-round replay). (For example, the number of games determined in the second lottery process) is determined by separate lottery and is extended by the number of games extended by the first additional game information and the second additional game information. The remaining game information (the remaining number of games in the AT state) is updated so that the total number of games with the number of games played is extended. Therefore, for example, the fun of the method for determining the number of extra games is improved as compared with a configuration in which the number of extra games determined by one opportunity is determined by one lottery.

  As described above, in this embodiment, in each game in the normal state, AT determination processing is executed according to the winning area of the game, and the transition to the AT state is determined. Specifically, in the AT determination process for a game in which a rare combination (watermelon, cherry, chance) is won, transition to the AT state may be determined. In the above configuration, even if the rare combination is won, the transition to the AT state may not be determined. Therefore, it is normal not to use the RT transition symbol for shifting the rare symbol combination to the RT2 state. In the present embodiment, the RT2 state and the RT3 state may be collectively referred to as a highly accurate RT state. As a general rule, each game in the AT state is in the high probability RT state.

  By the way, a technique for providing a confirmed winning combination in which a transition to the AT state is confirmed at the time of winning in a winning area is conventionally known. Further, the above-described conventional technology is configured such that the RT state can be shifted in the game won by the confirmed winning combination. According to the above configuration, it is possible to shift to the high probability RT state in the next game in which the AT state is won, and it is possible to shift to the AT state immediately after the AT state is won.

  FIG. 22A is a diagram for explaining the comparison when the above-described conventional technology is employed. In contrast, as in the present embodiment, when a rare combination is won in the normal state, a lottery is executed as to whether or not to shift to the AT state in the AT determination process. In addition, each symbol combination of the relative rare role is not an RT transition symbol. Further, in the comparative example, as in the present embodiment, when the 7-round replay (confirmed winning combination) is won, the winning in the AT state is confirmed. However, the comparison is different from the present embodiment in that a symbol combination of seven replays is provided as the RT2 transition symbol. In contrast, each symbol combination of the special replay (A to C) that is stopped when the Seven Replay is missed in the game in which the Seven Match Replay is won is the RT2 transition symbol, as in the case of the Seven Replay symbol combination. It is provided as. In the above configuration, when the 7-game replay is won, the RT2 transition symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line regardless of the stop operation mode, and the next game is in the RT2 state.

  As shown in FIG. 22A, in the above comparison, when the rare role is won in the normal state and the transition to the AT state is determined in the AT determination process, the effect state transitions to the first preparation state. To do. In contrast, as in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the transition point is more easily determined in the first preparation state than in the AT state. In contrast, when the RT2 transition replay is won in the first preparation state, the state shifts to the high-accuracy RT state (RT2 state), and the effect state shifts to the AT state.

  As shown in FIG. 22 (a), when the Seven-matched Replay is won in the normal state, the RT2 transition symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line, the RT state shifts to the high-accuracy RT state, and the production state is the AT state. Migrate to It can be said that the above-mentioned comparison is shifted to the in-AT state without going through the first preparation state when the 7th uniform replay is won in the normal state.

  However, in the above comparison, various problems may occur. For example, as described above, the first preparation state is a state in which the transition point is more easily given than the AT state. Therefore, in the comparative example in which the first preparation state is omitted when the seven-match replay is won in the normal state, there may be a problem that some players feel dissatisfied. The first preparation state is a low-probability RT state, and may intervene between the normal state and the AT state so that the profit in a short period does not become excessive. However, in the above comparison, the first preparation state, which is the low-accuracy RT state, is omitted, and the state shifts to the AT in-progress state (high-accuracy RT state). obtain.

  In view of the above circumstances, the present embodiment is configured to suppress the various problems described above. Specifically, when the transition to the AT state is determined in the normal state when the seven-match replay is in the normal state, the normal state is then shifted to the first preparation state, and the high-accuracy state is changed from the low probability RT state to the first preparation state. In the configuration that shifts to the RT state, in the configuration that shifts to the AT state, the RT state is not shifted in a game in which a replay (final winning combination) is won.

  FIG. 22B is a diagram for describing a specific example of transition from the normal state to the AT state in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 22B, when the rare combination is won and the transition to the AT state is determined, the effect state transitions to the first preparation state. Further, in this embodiment, when the 7-match replay is won, the transition to the AT state is confirmed. However, in this embodiment, the symbol combination of the seriplay and special replays (A to C) is not an RT transition symbol. Therefore, the RT state does not change in the games before and after winning the 7-match replay. In other words, the game immediately after winning the 7th match replay in the normal state is, as a rule, the low probability RT state.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22B, when the 7-match replay is won, the production state shifts to the first preparation state, and the RT2 transition replay symbol combination becomes the effective line in the first preparation state. When the stop is displayed, the state shifts to the AT state. As understood from the above description, in this embodiment, the transition of the RT state until the transition from the normal state to the in-AT state is the same as the case where the transition to the AT state is determined when the rare role is won. become.

  According to the present embodiment described above, even when the 7-round replay (final winning combination) is won, the RT state does not change, and the state shifts to the AT state via the first preparation state. Therefore, when the seven-match replay is won, the first preparation state in which the transition points are given with high probability is not omitted, and the player's dissatisfaction described above is reduced. Further, in this embodiment, when the 7-round replay is won, the transition to the AT state is made through the first preparation state which is the low-probability RT state. The problem of excessive profits is alleviated.

  FIG. 23 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 “7”) 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. 23 (a)) and an instruction determination table B (FIG. 23 (b)). 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. As shown in FIG. 23, each instruction determination table includes each instruction number for each winning area.

  As shown in FIG. 23A, the instruction number “99” is determined regardless of which winning area is won in the normal state. 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. 23B, when the batting order replay X1 is won in each game in the AT state, 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 the above configuration, 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. 23B, when the batting order replay X2 is won in each game in the AT state, 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”. In the above configuration, in the game in which the instruction information “2” is displayed, when the stop operation is performed in the order of “middle left and right”, it is more advantageous than when 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. 23B, in each game in the AT state, when the batting order replay X3 or the batting order replay Y2 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, the correct answer pressing order of the RT3 transition replay when the batting order replay Y2 is won 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. 23B, in each game in the AT state, when the batting order replay X4 or the batting order replay Y3 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”. Further, the correct answer pressing order of the RT3 transition replay when the batting order replay Y3 is won 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. 23B, in each game in the AT state, when the batting order replay X5, the batting order replay X6, the batting order replay Y4, or the batting order bell R (1 to 4) is won, the main CPU 301 indicates the instruction number “05”. Is determined. 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 or the batting order replay X6 is won is the first right stop. In addition, the correct pressing order of the RT3 transition replay when the batting order replay Y4 is won is the first stop on the right. Further, when the batting order bell R is won, the correct answer pressing order of the correct bells 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”.

  As shown in FIG. 23B, in each game in the AT state, when the batting order replay Y1 or the batting order bell L (1 to 4) is won, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number “06”. When the instruction number “06” is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display the number “6” (hereinafter referred to as “instruction information“ 6 ””) as instruction information. As described above, the correct answer pressing order of the RT3 transition replay when the batting order replay Y1 is won is the first stop on the left. In addition, when the batting order bell L is won, the correct answer push order of the correct bells is the first left stop. As understood from the above description, in the game in which the instruction information “6” is displayed, the stop operation at the first left stop is more advantageous than the stop operation in another order. Therefore, when the instruction information “6” is displayed on the instruction display 16, the player performs a stop operation at the first left stop. In other words, the player can be instructed to perform the stop operation at the first left stop by displaying the instruction information “6”.

  As shown in FIG. 23B, when the batting order bell C (1-4) is won in each game in the AT state, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number “07”. When the instruction number “07” is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display the number “7” (hereinafter referred to as “instruction information“ 7 ””) as instruction information. As described above, when the batting order bell C is won, the correct answer push order of the correct bells is the middle first stop. As understood from the above description, in the game in which the instruction information “7” is displayed, the stop operation at the middle first stop is more advantageous than the stop operation in another order. Therefore, when the instruction information “7” is displayed on the instruction display 16, the player performs a stop operation at the middle first stop. In other words, the instruction information “7” is displayed in the above configuration, so that the player is instructed to perform the stop operation at the middle first stop.

  In the AT state, when a player other than the batting order replay or the batting order bell wins, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number “99”, and the instruction display 16 does not display the instruction information. Even in the AT state, in the game in the RT0 state, instruction information for instructing the correct answer push order of the correct bells is not displayed.

  FIG. 24 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 shown in FIG. 24, the main CPU 301 transmits a first command to the sub CPU 412 in accordance with 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, when the replay during RT0 is won, the main CPU 301 transmits a command “A01”. Further, the main CPU 301 transmits the command “A02” when the batting order replay (X1 to X5, Y1 to Y4) is won, and transmits the command “A03” when the replay during RT3 is won. When winning, the command “A04” is transmitted. When the out-of-BAR replay is won, the command “A05” is transmitted. When the seven-match replay is won, the command “A06” is transmitted.

  Further, the main CPU 301 transmits the command “A00 + X” when the blue same color bonus is won, transmits the command “A01 + X” when the red same color bonus is won, and the command “A02 + X” when the blue different color bonus is won. If the red bonus is won, the command “A03 + X” is sent. If the duplicate bonus A is won, the command “A04 + X” is sent. If the duplicate bonus B is won, the command “A05 + X” is sent. To do. Similarly, the main CPU 301 transmits the command “A00 + Y” when the batting order bell (L1 to L4, C1 to C4, R1 to R4) is won, and the command “A01 + Y” when the common bell is won. When the watermelon is won, the command “A02 + Y” is sent. When the weak chance is won, the command “A03 + Y” is sent. When the strong chance is won, the command “A04 + Y” is sent. When Cherry is won, the command “A05 + Y” is transmitted. Further, when the bonus bell is won, the command “A00 + Z” is transmitted, and when the BB cherry is won, the command “A01 + Z” 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 “A02 + Y” 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 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 the 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 bell (L, C, R) is won in the AT state.

  As shown in FIG. 24, in the AT state, the main CPU 301 transmits the command “B01” when the batting order replay X1 is won and the instruction number “01” (the order of left middle right) is determined. In the AT state, the main CPU 301 transmits the command “B02” when the batting order replay X2 is won and the instruction number “02” (the left / right middle order) is determined, and the batting order replay X3 or the batting order replay Y2 is won. When the instruction number “03” (middle left / right order) is determined, the command “B03” is transmitted, and the batting order replay X4 or batting order replay Y3 is won and the instruction number “04” (middle right / left order) is determined. If so, the command “B04” is transmitted. Further, when the batting order replay X5 or batting order replay X6 or batting order replay Y4 or batting order bell R (1 to 4) is won and the instruction number “05” (right first stop) is determined, the command “B05” is transmitted, When batting order replay Y1 or batting order bell L (1-4) is won and command number “06” (first left stop) is determined, command “B06” is sent and batting order bell C (1-4) is won When the instruction number “07” (first left stop) is determined, the command “B07” 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, there is a case in which an effect that instructs a stop operation order that does not affect (small influence) the payout rate may be executed.

   FIG. 25 is a conceptual diagram of the lock effect determination table. The main CPU 301 determines whether or not to execute each lock effect in the lock effect determination process. In the lock effect, the main CPU 301 changes each reel 12 in a predetermined manner. Each lock production includes a short lock, a middle lock, a long lock, and a premier lock.

  As shown in FIG. 25, each lock effect determination table is configured to include each lottery value for each winning area. Note that the letter “V (1-8)” in FIG. 25 means an integer having a numerical value “0-256”. In addition, each lottery value includes a lottery value “no effect”, a short lock lottery value, a middle lock lottery value, a long lock lottery value, and a premier lock lottery value. Each lottery value is subtracted from random number R2 (0 to 255) in the order of premier lock (no effect → short lock → middle lock → long lock → premier lock) from “no effect” in the lock effect determination process. The The main CPU 301 determines the lock effect of the lottery value in which the subtraction result is a negative number.

  Each lottery value V (1-8) is set so that long locks are more easily determined than middle locks and middle locks are more easily determined than short locks in a game where a bonus is won. Also, among the lock effects, the premier lock is determined only when the 7th uniform replay is won.

  In the short lock, each reel 12 is maintained in a stopped state for a predetermined time length (for example, about 1000 ms) from the time when the start of the game is instructed (the time when the start lever 24 is operated), and the predetermined time length elapses. After that, each reel 12 is rotated regularly. In the middle lock, each reel 12 is maintained in a stopped state for a predetermined time length (for example, about 2000 ms) from the time when the start of the game is instructed, and each reel 12 is normally rotated after the predetermined time length has elapsed. The length of time during which the reels 12 are stopped is longer in the middle lock than in the short lock. In the long lock, each reel 12 is maintained in a stopped state for a predetermined time length (for example, about 5000 ms) from the time when the start of the game is instructed, and each reel 12 is rotated regularly after the predetermined time length has elapsed. The length of time for which each reel 12 is kept stopped is longer in the long lock than in the middle lock. In the premier lock, each reel 12 is maintained in a stopped state for a predetermined time length (for example, about 5000 ms) from the time when the game is started, and each reel 12 is held for a predetermined time after the predetermined time length elapses. The reels 12 are rotated in reverse (for example, about 10,000 ms), and then each reel 12 is rotated in a steady manner.

  The main CPU 301 transmits an effect type command indicating the lock 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.

  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 the instruction effect determination table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 26 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 based on 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. Each instruction effect is executed in a period from when the game start operation is performed until when each reel 12 can be stopped.

  Specifically, when the sub CPU 412 receives any of the commands “B01” to “B07” as the second command, the sub CPU 412 determines the instruction effect based on the instruction effect determination table. For example, in the game in which the first command “A02” is received (winning game of batting order replay), when the second command “B01” is received, 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 “A02” 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 or the RT3 transition replay is notified.

  In the game in which the first command “A00 + Y” is received (the winning game of the batting order bell), when the second command “B06” is received, the instruction effect B1 is determined. In the instruction effect B1, the stop operation sequence of the first left stop is notified by the liquid crystal display device 30 or the like. In the game in which the first command “A00 + Y” is received, the instruction effect B2 is determined when the second command “B07” is received, and the instruction effect B3 is determined when the second command “B05” is received. It is determined. In the instruction effect B2, the stop order of the middle first stop is notified, and in the instruction effect B3, the stop order of the right first 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 3), the correct answer push order of the correct bells is notified.

  FIG. 27 is a simulation diagram of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the above-described instruction effect (instruction effect B1). In the specific example of FIG. 27, it is assumed that the instruction effect is executed in the AT state in the AT state. In the AT state, the remaining number of games in the AT state is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 as shown in FIG. In the specific example of FIG. 27, it is assumed that the number of remaining games in the AT state is 150. In the above case, for example, the character string “LAST150G” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30.

  The sub CPU 412 displays the numerical value of the display counter on the liquid crystal display device 30 as the remaining number of games in the AT state. In this embodiment, the internal remaining number of games in the AT state is stored in the AT counter, and the remaining number of games displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 is stored in the display counter. For example, when the AT state is started, the initial value “100” is stored in the display counter as in the above-described AT counter. In the above case, the internal remaining number of games stored in the AT counter matches the remaining number of games stored in the display counter. Further, when the number of extra games in the AT state is notified, the extra number of games is added to the display counter. The display counter is provided in the sub RAM 414, for example.

  As will be described in detail later, when the number of games exceeding the predetermined threshold (numerical value “500”) (for example, the numerical value “600”) is added to the AT counter, the threshold is added to the display counter, and the rest is added. The number of games (600−500 = 100) is added to the postponed counter. In the above case, the internal remaining number of games in the AT state is the total value of the display counter and the post-counter. The retrofit counter is added to the display counter at a specific retrofit opportunity (display counter = 0). Further, the post-add counter is provided in the sub RAM 414, for example.

  In the AT state, the number of games since the AT state is started is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. In the specific example of FIG. 27, it is assumed that 50 games have been executed since the AT state was started. In the above case, for example, the character string “TOTAL50G” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. Further, in the AT state, the total value of medals acquired in the AT state is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. In the specific example of FIG. 27, it is assumed that 100 medals have been acquired by the previous game. In the above case, for example, the character string “GET100” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30.

  As shown in FIG. 27, the meter graphic image GA is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the AT state. The meter graphic image GA displays the current value of the transition point counter. The meter graphic image GA is also displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the first preparation state, the first bonus state, the second preparation state, and the second bonus state. In the specific example of FIG. 27, it is assumed that the transition point counter is a numerical value “20”. In the above case, the character string “20 pt” is displayed in the meter graphic image GA. As described above, when the transition point counter reaches the threshold value “100”, the state shifts to the special state Y. The player can grasp the transition point required for the transition to the special state Y by the transition point displayed on the meter graphic image GA.

  When the instruction effect is executed, each instruction icon GS (a, b) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in addition to the meter icon GA described above. Each instruction image GS is displayed in a manner corresponding to the stop operation order instructed by the current instruction effect. FIG. 27 shows a specific example in which the instruction effect B1 is executed among the instruction effects.

  FIG. 27A is an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 immediately after the game in which the instruction effect B1 is executed is started. As shown in FIG. 27A, when the instruction effect B1 is started, one instruction icon image GSa and two instruction icon images GSb are arranged and displayed in the left-right direction. The instruction image GSa displays, for example, the number “1”. Each instruction graphic image GSb is a graphic image in which the numeral “1” is omitted from the instruction graphic image GSa, and is displayed in a reduced size from the instruction graphic image GSa. Of the three instruction graphic images GS, the leftmost instruction graphic image GS corresponds to the left stop button 25L, the central instruction graphic image GS corresponds to the middle stop button 25C, and the rightmost instruction graphic image GS corresponds to the right stop button 25R. Correspond. In each instruction effect (B1 to B3), the instruction graphic image GSa is displayed at a position corresponding to the stop button 25 to be subjected to the first stop operation, and the instruction graphic image GSb is displayed at a position corresponding to the other stop buttons 25. For example, as shown in FIG. 27A, in the instruction effect B1 in which the stop operation sequence of the first left stop is instructed, the instruction icon image GSa is displayed at the position corresponding to the left stop button 25L, and the middle stop button 25C and the right The instruction icon image GSb is displayed at a position corresponding to the stop button 25R.

  FIG. 27B is a simulation diagram of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 immediately after the first stop operation is performed in the game in which the instruction effect is executed. When the stop button 25 is stopped in the instruction effect, the instruction icon image GS corresponding to the stop button 25 is not displayed. In FIG. 27B, it is assumed that the left stop button 25L is subjected to the first stop operation. In the above case, the instruction icon image GSa displayed at the position (left end) corresponding to the left stop button 25L is not displayed.

  FIG. 27C is a simulation diagram of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 immediately after the second stop operation is performed in the game in which the instruction effect is executed. In FIG. 27C, it is assumed that the middle stop button 25C has been subjected to the second stop operation. In the above case, the instruction icon image GSb displayed at the position (center) corresponding to the middle stop button 25C is not displayed. FIG. 27D is a simulation diagram of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 when the third stop operation is performed in the game in which the instruction effect is executed. In FIG. 27D, it is assumed that the right stop button 25R is operated for the third stop. In the above case, the instruction icon image GSb displayed at the position (right end) corresponding to the right stop button 25R is not displayed.

  As described above, in one game in the special state X2, there are cases where three benefits (transition points and the number of extra games) are determined (see FIG. 16B). Further, in a single game in the special state X2, when the bonus determination process at the time of stopping is executed three times and three bonuses are determined, a combo notification effect is executed in the game.

  The sub CPU 412 (image control CPU 421) causes the liquid crystal display device 30 to execute the first stop notification effect in response to the first stop operation in the combo notification effect, and the second stop notification effect in response to the second stop operation. The third stop notification effect is executed in response to the third stop operation. In the first stop notification effect, the privilege determined in the first stop privilege determination process is notified, and in the second stop notification effect, the privilege determined in the second stop privilege determination process is notified, In the stop notification effect, the privilege determined in the third stop privilege determination process is notified. In the present embodiment, the first stop notification effect, the second stop notification effect, and the third stop notification effect may be collectively referred to as a “stop notification effect”.

  FIG. 28 is a diagram for explaining a combo notification effect (first stop notification effect, second stop notification effect, third stop notification effect) in the special state X2. As described above, in the special state X2, a determination scenario is determined, and according to the determination scenario, three types of benefits (transition points or number of added games) given in the current game are determined (FIG. 16). (See (b)). In the specific example of FIG. 28, according to the decision scenario, the number of extra games (10 times) is notified in the first stop notification effect, the transition point (10 pt) is notified in the second stop notification effect, and the third stop notification is performed. The number of added games (30 times) is notified by production.

  FIG. 28A is a simulated image of the liquid crystal display device 30 immediately after the game in which the combo notification effect is executed is started. Immediately after the game is started, each privilege determined in the current game is not notified. In the special state X2, as shown in FIG. 28A, the remaining number of games in the special state X2 is displayed. In the specific example of FIG. 28, it is assumed that the number of remaining games in the special state X2 is 13. As described above, the number of games in the special state X2 is 20 (or 60). That is, the specific example of FIG. 28 is a simulation diagram of an image displayed in the seventh game after the special state X2 is started.

  As shown in FIG. 28 (a), in the special state X2, the total value of the number of extra games acquired in the special state X2 is displayed. The specific example of FIG. 28A shows a case where a total of 30 additional games have been acquired in the previous games (up to the sixth game in the special state X2).

  As shown in FIG. 28A, in the special state X2, the meter graphic image GA is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 as in the AT state. As described above, when the cumulative value of the transition points granted in the AT state (including the AT state and the special state X) exceeds the threshold “100”, the right to transition to the special state Y is granted. The meter graphic image GA of the present embodiment shows the cumulative value of the transition points given in the current AT state even when the effect state has shifted. In other words, in each effect state of the AT state, it is also said that the cumulative value of the transition points given in the AT state is displayed in common by the meter graphic image GA.

  Assume that the total value of the transition points acquired in the special state X2 is displayed and the total value of the transition points acquired in the AT state is not displayed in the special state X2. With the above configuration, there arises a problem that in the special state X2, it is difficult to grasp the transition point required until the right to shift to the special state Y is granted. In the present embodiment, considering the above circumstances, the total value of the transition points acquired in the AT state is displayed in common in the meter graphic GA even when the effect state transitions in the AT state. According to the above configuration, there is an advantage that the transition point required until the right to shift to the special state Y is granted in each production state is intuitively grasped.

  FIG. 28B is a simulation diagram of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the first stop notification effect. In the specific example of FIG. 28 (b), a case is assumed where the number of extra games “10” is determined in the first stop benefit determination process. In the above case, the number of extra games “10 times” is notified in the first stop notification effect. Specifically, in the first stop notification effect described above, the number-of-games graphic image GU representing the number “10” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. In addition, in the stop notification effect in which the number of extra games is informed, as understood from FIGS. 28 (a) and 28 (b), the total number of extra games given in this special state X2 is The number of extra games notified by the stop notification effect is added.

  FIG. 28C is a simulation diagram of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the second stop notification effect. In the specific example of FIG. 28C, it is assumed that the transition point “10” is determined in the second-time stop benefit determination process. In the above case, the transition point “10” is notified in the second stop notification effect. Specifically, the point image GP representing the character string “transition point” and the number “10” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the above first stop notification effect. In the stop notification effect in which the transition point is notified, as understood from FIGS. 28B and 28C, the transition point notified in the stop notification effect is displayed on the transition point displayed by the meter graphic image GA. Is added.

  As described above, in the stop notification effect in which the number of added games is notified, a number indicating the magnitude of the added number of games is displayed in the game number image GU. On the other hand, in the stop notification effect in which the transition point is notified, a number indicating the size of the transition point is displayed as a point image GP. That is, in the stop notification effect, a number is displayed in common in the case of notifying the number of extra games and the case of notifying the transition point. Since each stop notification effect is executed for each stop operation, a number indicating the number of extra games and a number indicating a transition point may be displayed in a short time depending on the interval (speed) of the stop operation. . In the above case, depending on the player, there may be an inconvenience that it is difficult to recognize whether the number displayed in each stop notification effect is the number of added games or the transition point.

  In consideration of the above circumstances, each stop-time notification effect of the present embodiment is executed in a manner in which the above-described disadvantages are suppressed. Specifically, the number-of-games graphic GU and the point graphic GP are configured to display each number in a different manner. For example, as understood from FIG. 28B and FIG. 28C, even when the same number “10” is displayed, the number “10” displayed by the number-of-games graphic GU and the point image GP are displayed. The number and the number “10” to be displayed are different in shape and color. According to the above configuration, for example, compared to the configuration in which the game number graphic image GU and the point graphic image GP display numbers of the same shape and color, the type of privilege notified in each stop notification effect (the number of added games) It is easy to identify whether it is a transition point or not. Therefore, the inconvenience described above is suppressed.

  FIG. 28D is a simulation diagram of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the third stop notification effect. In the specific example of FIG. 28 (d), it is assumed that the number of added games “30” is determined in the third stop time benefit determination process. In the above case, the number of extra games “30” is notified in the third stop notification effect. Specifically, in the third stop notification effect described above, the game number graphic image GU representing the number “30” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30, and the numerical value “30” is added to the total value of the added number of games. Regardless of the stop operation order, the first stop notification effect is executed by the first stop operation, the second stop notification effect is executed by the second stop operation, and the third stop notification effect is executed by the third stop operation. Is executed.

  In the above embodiment, when a stop operation (game operation) is accepted in a specific game (game for which a stop-time privilege determination process is executed), the first privilege (the number of added games or the transition point) is determined. When the liquid crystal display device (notification executing means) 30 is notified of the fact that the stop operation has been accepted, the liquid crystal display device 30 notifies that the second privilege (the transition point or the number of added games) has been determined. The That is, both the fact that the first privilege has been determined and the fact that the second privilege has been determined are notified in a specific game. Therefore, for example, in comparison with the configuration in which the first privilege and the second privilege are notified in separate games, the privilege notified in a specific game is rich in change, and the notification mode that each privilege has been determined. Interest is improved.

  FIG. 29 is a diagram for explaining the addition effect. As described above, the addition effect determination process is executed in each game in the AT state (see FIG. 15C). For example, when a rare combination is won, execution of the addition effect is determined in the addition effect determination process. In the addition effect, various types including a screen MA (FIG. 29 (a-1)), a screen MB (FIG. 29 (a-2)), a screen MC (FIG. 29 (a-3)), and a result screen (not shown). Is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30.

  FIGS. 29 (a-1) to 29 (a-3) are simulation diagrams of the screens M (A to C) displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 with the addition effect. As shown in FIGS. 29 (a-1) to 29 (a-3), the meter graphic image GA is displayed in the addition effect. The meter graphic image GA displays the total value of the transition points given in the current AT state in the addition effect, for example, as in the above-described special effect X2 (see FIG. 28). In addition, the total value icon image GX is displayed in the addition effect.

  FIG. 29A-1 is a simulation diagram of the screen MA. The screen MA is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 immediately after the addition effect is started. Specifically, the addition effect is executed in response to a game start operation. In the above configuration, the screen MA is displayed in response to a game start operation. Further, the screen MA is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 until the third stop operation is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 29 (a-1), in the period during which the screen MA is displayed, the total value icon GX displays the initial value “0”. As described above, when the addition effect is started, the pressing point determination process is executed a plurality of times, and a plurality of transition points are determined. Each time the effect button 26 is pressed during an operable period to be described later, each transition point is added to the number displayed on the total value graphic image GX, and finally, the total value of each transition point is displayed on the total value graphic image GX. The In addition, on the screen MA, the player is notified that preparation for pressing the effect button 26 should be made. For example, in the specific example of FIG. 29 (a-1), the character string “READY?” Is displayed on the screen MA.

  FIG. 29A-2 is a simulation diagram of the screen MB. In the game of addition effect, when the third stop operation is performed, the screen MB is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. In the above configuration, the display of the screen MA is started when the game is started, and the display is switched from the screen MA to the screen MB when the third stop operation is performed. Further, the screen MB notifies that the operation of the effect button 26 should be started. For example, in the specific example of FIG. 29A-2, the character string “START!” Is displayed on the screen MB. The screen MB is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 until a predetermined time length (for example, about 2 seconds) elapses from the time of the third stop operation.

  FIG. 29C-2 is a simulation diagram of the screen MC. The screen MC is an example of a display on the liquid crystal display device 30 during the operable period. The operable period is started when a predetermined time length has elapsed from the time of the third stop operation. For example, the operable period is started substantially simultaneously with the above-described screen MB being switched to the screen MC. In addition, on the screen MC, it is notified that the effect button 26 should be repeatedly operated (struck repeatedly). For example, in the specific example of FIG. 29A-3, the character string “repetitive hit!” Is displayed on the screen MC.

  As described above, when the addition effect is started, a plurality of transition points are determined. In the operable period, each transition point is added to the number of the total value icon image GX every time the effect button 26 is operated. In addition, when the transition point is added to the number of the total value icon GX during the operable period, the addition value icon GY that displays the transition point is displayed on the screen MC. For example, it is assumed that the transition points are determined in the order of “1pt”, “2pt”, “10pt”, “1pt”, and “1pt” in the point determination process at the time of pressing. In the above case, the added value image GY displaying the number “1”, the added value image GY displaying the number “2”, the added value image GY displaying the number “10”, and the added value image displaying the number “1”. GY is displayed every time the effect button 26 is pressed in the order of the added value graphic GY displaying the number “1”. However, if many added value images GY are displayed at the same time, there may be a problem that the display of the screen MC becomes complicated. Therefore, each added value graphic GY is not displayed when a certain time length (for example, about 3 seconds) has elapsed since it was displayed.

  The operable period ends when all the transition points determined at the start of the addition effect are added to the numbers of the total value icon GX. In the above configuration, each transition point determined by the pressing point determination process is displayed by each added value graphic image GY. Therefore, the player is notified of each transition point determined in the point determination process at the time of pressing. Further, at the time when the operable period ends, the total value of the transition points given in this addition effect is displayed in the total value image GX.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the point determination process at the time of pressing is repeatedly executed as long as continuation is determined in the continuous lottery process. In the above configuration, the number of transition points determined when the addition effect is started is random. That is, in the addition effect, the number of times that the transition point is added to the total value graphic image GX (the number of displayed additional value graphic images GY) is random. Therefore, the player repeatedly operates the effect button 26 with the addition effect while predicting the number of times that the total value of the transition points indicated by the total value icon GX is added. When the above-mentioned addition effect is adopted, for example, the interest of the addition effect can be improved as compared with the case where the addition effect in which the total value of each transition point is notified at one time is adopted. However, it is good also as a structure which alert | reports the total value of the transition point provided by addition effect at once.

  As described above, when the symbol combination of the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, the introduction effect is executed. The liquid crystal display device 30 of the present embodiment displays a bonus introduction screen in the introduction effect. On the bonus introduction screen, for example, a character string “bonus game start!” Is displayed to notify the player that the bonus operating state is started.

  In the above configuration, a part of the period in which the introduction effect is executed and the period in which the addition effect is executed overlap. Specifically, the period during which the bonus introduction screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 overlaps with the period during which the screen MC in the addition effect is displayed and the period during which the result screen is displayed. In the above case, it is a problem which screen of the introduction effect and the addition effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. Conventionally, a technique for displaying the bonus introduction screen on the liquid crystal display device 30 with priority over other effect screens has been adopted.

  FIG. 29 (b-1) is a time chart for explaining the comparison using the above-described conventional technology. In FIG. 29 (b-1), the screen of the liquid crystal display device 30 at each time point including the addition effect is shown. In the above comparison, when the bonus operating state is started in the period in which the addition effect is executed, the introduction effect is executed with priority over the addition effect. That is, in contrast, the bonus introduction screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in preference to the addition effect screen (screen MC, result screen).

  As described above, the addition effect is executed when the pre-AT state (0 to 10 games) is ended after winning in the addition effect determination process. That is, the number of games from when the addition effect is won until it is actually executed is determined in advance. That is, the game in which the addition effect is executed is determined in advance. In the specific example of FIG. 29 (b-1), it is assumed that a bonus combination is won by chance and a symbol combination of the bonus combination is stopped and displayed in a game in which the execution of the addition effect is determined in advance. In contrast, it is assumed that a screen in the AT state is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 until immediately before the addition effect is executed. In the AT state, for example, a screen including each icon shown in FIG. 27 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. In the present embodiment, the above-described AT state screen is referred to as an “AT screen”. The AT screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the AT precursor state in addition to the AT state.

  As shown in FIG. 29 (b-1), when the game in which the addition effect is executed is started (when the addition effect is started), the above-described screen MA (FIG. 29 ( a-1) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. In the game, a bonus combination is won. As described above, the screen MA is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 from the time of the game start operation to the time of the third stop operation.

  As shown in FIG. 29 (b-1), in the comparison, when the third stop operation is performed and the symbol combination of the bonus combination is stopped and displayed, the addition effect is forcibly ended and the introduction effect is executed. . In the above case, as described above, the bonus introduction screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 instead of the screen MB. The bonus introduction screen is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, about 6 seconds), and then the bonus introduction screen is switched to the next game start operation.

  However, in the above comparison, since the addition effect is interrupted, there is a problem that the transition point (privilege) determined in the pressing point determination process is not notified. Specifically, in contrast, since the introduction effect is executed with priority over the addition effect, the screen MC and the result screen displayed in the period during which the introduction effect is executed are not displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. Therefore, the transition point is not notified by the above-described total value graphic image GX, addition value graphic image GY, and the result screen.

  In consideration of the above circumstances, in the present embodiment, in the game in which the addition effect (notification effect) for notifying the transition point (privilege) is executed, when the symbol combination related to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, A configuration is adopted in which the notification effect of the transition point is executed with priority over the introduction effect (special effect).

  FIG. 29B-2 is a time chart for explaining each image displayed in the addition effect of the present embodiment. In FIG. 29 (b-2), the screen of the liquid crystal display device 30 at each time point including the addition effect is shown, as in FIG. 29 (b-1) described above. In the specific example of FIG. 29 (b-2), it is assumed that the addition effect is won in the AT state, and then the addition effect is executed. Further, in the specific example of FIG. 29B-2, it is assumed that the addition effect is started and the display is switched from the screen in the AT state to the screen MA of the addition effect. Furthermore, in the specific example of FIG. 29 (b-2), it is assumed that a bonus combination is won in the game of addition effect (similar to FIG. 29 (b-1)).

  As described above, in the addition effect, the screen MB (see FIG. 29A-2) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in response to the third stop operation. Specifically, in the present embodiment, even when the symbol combination of the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line during the third stop operation (when all reels are stopped) (when the bonus operation state is entered). Even if the symbol combination of the bonus combination is not stopped and displayed on the active line, the screen MB is displayed instead of the screen MC.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 29 (b-2), when a predetermined time length (2 seconds) elapses after the screen MB is displayed, the operation MC shifts to the operable period and the screen MC is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. Is displayed. Further, when the operable period has elapsed, a result screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. As shown in FIG. 29 (b-2), when the next game (the first game in the bonus operating state) is started, the addition effect is ended, and the result screen is switched to the screen in the bonus operating state.

  According to the embodiment described above, the addition effect continues regardless of whether or not the symbol combination of the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line. Therefore, the problem that the transition point acquired by the addition effect described above is not notified is suppressed.

  FIG. 30 is a conceptual diagram of the judge effect determination table. As described above, when the in-AT state ends, a restoration determination process is executed to determine whether or not to return to the in-AT state. The sub CPU 412 executes the judgment effect determination process using the judge effect determination table, and determines the judgment effect for notifying the result of the restoration determination process. Specifically, the judgment effect includes a winning notification effect for notifying that the return to the AT state has been determined and a defeat notification effect for notifying that the return has not been determined. In the judgment effect determination process, it is determined whether to execute the winning notification effect or the unsuccessful notification effect with the probability specified in the judgment effect determination table.

  The judgment effect determination table is provided for each range (0 to 85, 86 to 90, 91 to 95, 96 to 99) of transition points (remaining transition points) when the AT state ends, and according to the remaining transition points. Thus, the determination probabilities of the judgment effect are configured to be different. Specifically, the judgment effect determination table includes a judgment effect determination table (FIG. 30A) when the remaining transition point is in the range “0 to 85” and a judgment when the remaining transition point is in the range “86 to 90”. The effect determination table (FIG. 30B) and the judgment effect determination table (FIG. 30C) when the remaining transition point is in the range “91 to 95” and the judge when the remaining transition point is in the range “96 to 99” Including an effect determination table (FIG. 30D).

  As shown in the above-described resurrection probability table (see FIG. 19), the resurrection probability in the resurrection determination process is the resurrection probability (5%) when the remaining transition point is in the range “0 to 85” and the remaining transition point is in the range “86 to Recovery probability (10%) in the case of “90”, recovery probability (15%) in the case where the remaining transition point is in the range “91 to 95”, and recovery probability (30% in the case where the remaining transition point is in the range “96 to 99” ) And are provided. As understood from the above description, the judgment effect determination table is provided for each restoration probability. That is, it can be said that the judgment effect is determined with a probability corresponding to the resurrection probability.

  FIG. 30A is a conceptual diagram of a judgment effect determination table used when the remaining transition point is in the range “0 to 85”. As shown in FIG. 30A, when the remaining transition point is in the range “0 to 85” and the revival decision process is won for the revival, the winning notification effect is executed with a probability of “100%”. The Further, as shown in FIG. 30 (a), when the remaining transition point is in the range “0 to 85” and the revival decision process is not won for the revival, the notification with the judgment effect is given with a probability of “100%”. Is not executed.

  FIG. 30A shows the execution probability of the judgment effect when the remaining transition point is in the range “0 to 85”. FIG. 30A shows the reliability of the judgment effect when the remaining transition point is in the range “0 to 85”. The reliability of the judgment effect means the ratio when the winning notification effect is executed among the cases where the judge effect is executed. When the AT state ends and the remaining transition point is in the range “0 to 85”, the recovery probability is about “5%” (the probability of not recovering is about “95%”). When the revival is determined in the revival determination process, the winning notification effect is executed with a probability of “100%”, and when the revival is not determined, the judge effect is not executed with a probability of “100%”. That is, when the remaining transition point is in the range “0 to 85”, the winning notification effect is not executed, but only the winning notification effect is executed. In the above configuration, when the remaining transition point is in the range “0 to 85”, the execution probability of the judgment effect is equal to the resurrection probability (5%), and the reliability of the judgment effect (the ratio of the winning notification effect) is about the probability. “100%”.

  FIG. 30B is a conceptual diagram of a judgment effect determination table used when the remaining transition point is in the range “86 to 90”. As shown in FIG. 30B, when the remaining transition point is in the range “86 to 90” and the revival decision process is won for the revival, the winning notification effect is executed with a probability of “100%”. The Further, as shown in FIG. 30 (b), when the remaining transition point is in the range “86 to 90” and the revival decision process does not win the revival, the loss notification effect is produced with a probability of “10%”. It is executed and the judgment effect is not executed with a probability of “90%”.

  FIG. 30B shows the execution probability of the judgment effect when the remaining transition point is in the range “86 to 90”. Further, the reliability of the judgment effect when the remaining transition point is in the range “86 to 90” is shown. When the remaining transition points are in the range “86 to 90”, the resurrection probability is about “10%” (the probability of not being resurrected is about “90%”). As described above, when the revival is determined in the revival determination process, the winning notification effect is executed with a probability of “100%”. That is, the probability that revival is determined in the revival determination process and that the winning notification effect is executed is approximately “10%” (= 10/100 × 100/100). In addition, when the revival is not determined, the loss notification effect is executed with a probability of “10%”. In other words, the probability that the revival is not determined in the revival determination process and the lost notification effect is executed is approximately 9% (= 90/100 × 10/100). As understood from the above description, when the remaining transition point is in the range “86 to 90”, the execution probability of the judgment effect is about “19%” (10% + 9%). Further, the reliability is about “50%” (≈9 / 19).

  FIG. 30C is a conceptual diagram of a judgment effect determination table used when the remaining transition points are in the range “91 to 95”. As shown in FIG. 30 (c), when the remaining transition point is in the range “91 to 95” and the revival decision process is won, the winning notification effect is executed with a probability of “100%”. The In addition, as shown in FIG. 30 (c), when the remaining transition point is in the range “91 to 95” and the revival decision process does not win the revival, the loss notification effect is produced with a probability of “30%”. It is executed and the judgment effect is not executed with a probability of “70%”.

  FIG. 30C shows the execution probability of the judgment effect when the remaining transition point is in the range “91 to 95”. Further, the reliability of the judgment effect when the remaining transition point is in the range “91 to 95” is shown. When the remaining transition point is in the range “91 to 95”, the resurrection probability is about “15%” (the probability that it will not be resurrected is about “85%”). As described above, when the revival is determined in the revival determination process, the winning notification effect is executed with a probability of “100%”. That is, the probability that revival is determined in the revival determination process and that the winning notification effect is executed is about “15%” (= 15/100 × 100/100). In addition, when the revival is not decided, the loss notification effect is executed with a probability of about “30%”. In other words, the probability that the revival is not determined in the revival determination process and the loss notification effect is executed is approximately 25% (≈85 / 100 × 30/100). As understood from the above description, when the remaining transition point is in the range “91 to 95”, the execution probability of the judgment effect is about “40%” (15% + 25%). The reliability is about “37%” (≈15 / 40).

  FIG. 30D is a conceptual diagram of a judgment effect determination table used when the remaining transition point is in the range “96 to 99”. As shown in FIG. 30 (d), when the remaining transition point is in the range “96 to 99” and the player is selected for the recovery in the recovery determination process, the winning notification effect is executed with a probability of “100%”. The In addition, as shown in FIG. 30D, when the remaining transition point is in the range of “96 to 99” and the revival decision process does not win the revival, the loss notification effect is given with a probability of “100%”. Executed. That is, when the remaining transition point at the time when the in-AT state ends is in the range “96 to 99”, the execution probability of the judge effect is about “100%”. When the remaining transition point is in the range “96 to 99”, the reliability of the judgment effect is equal to the resurrection probability, and the probability is about “30%”.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the revival decision process in which the revival to the AT state (privilege) is more likely to be won as the total value of the transition points in the game (specific game) for which the end timing of the AT state is established is larger In the configuration in which (privilege lottery) is executed, a winning notification effect for notifying that the revival is won in the revival determination process and a lost notification notification effect for notifying that the revival is not won are determined. In the above configuration, if the total value of the remaining transition points is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold value “85”, the loss notification effect is not determined.

  If the total value of the remaining transition points is equal to or smaller than the numerical value “85”, it is assumed that the loss notification notification effect is executed. As described above, when the total value of the remaining transition points is less than or equal to the numerical value “85”, the resurrection probability is minimum. Therefore, in the above comparison, there is a case where the loss notification effect is likely to be executed at an excessively high frequency. In other words, in contrast, the reliability of the judgment effect tends to be excessively low. In the present embodiment, when the total value of the remaining transition points is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold value “85”, the inconvenience notification effect is not determined, so that the inconvenience that the reliability of the judge effect becomes excessively low can be suppressed.

  In this embodiment, an AT counter (the number of remaining games in the AT state) is added at various occasions. Further, the number of extra games added to the AT counter is notified to the player by the liquid crystal display device 30 or the like. For example, as described above, the number of extra games determined in the special state X2 is notified by the liquid crystal display device 30 in the stop notification effect (see FIG. 28B). Further, in the present embodiment, when Seven Replay is won, the number of games to be added to the AT counter (the initial value in the AT state or the number of added games) is determined.

  FIG. 31 is a diagram for explaining a notification method of the number of games determined when the Seven Replay is won. FIG. 31 shows a simulation diagram of a screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in a period after the Seven Replay is won (AT state, etc.).

 Conventionally, as a technique for notifying the number of games added to the AT counter, a technique for displaying a number indicating the number of games on a liquid crystal display device has been adopted. In the above prior art, for example, when the maximum number of games to be added to the AT counter is determined, a number indicating the number of games is displayed on the liquid crystal display device. In the present embodiment, when Seven Replay is won, the game count is any one of “100 times”, “200 times”, “300 times”, “400 times”, “500 times”, “600 times”, “700 times”, and “800 times”. Is determined and added to the AT counter (see FIG. 21). When the above-described conventional techniques are used to notify the above-mentioned number of games, the number “800” indicating the maximum number of games is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. However, there was a situation that the greater the number of games that were notified at one time, the more easily the gambling mind was beaten.

  In consideration of the above circumstances, even when the number of games greater than “500” (threshold) is determined as the number of games to be added to the AT counter, the fact that the number of games “500” has been determined. It was set as the structure which alert | reports. Also, in the above case, when a specific post-ignition opportunity (display counter = 0) is established after notifying the number of games “500”, the number of games obtained by subtracting the value “500” from the actually determined number of games. Is notified.

  For example, it is assumed that “600 times” is determined as the number of games to be added to the AT counter. In the above case, first, in a game in which “600 times” is determined as the number of games, notification is made that “500 times” is determined as in the case where “500 times” is determined as the number of games. To do. After that, it is notified that the number of games of “100 times” has been determined as a postponement opportunity. Similarly, it is assumed that “700 times” is determined as the number of games to be added to the AT counter. In the above-described case, first, in the game in which the number of games “700” is determined, the fact that the number of games “500” has been determined is notified. Thereafter, it is notified that the number of games of “200 times” has been determined as a postponement opportunity. Further, it is assumed that “800 times” is determined as the number of games to be added to the AT counter. In the above-described case, first, in the game in which the number of games “800” is determined, the fact that the number of games “500” has been determined is notified. After that, it is notified that the number of games of “300 times” has been determined as a later opportunity.

  In the above configuration, even when the number of games of “600 times” is added to the AT counter, the number of games notified by the liquid crystal display device 30 is “500 times” and “100 times”. Further, even when the number of games of “700 times” is added to the AT counter, the number of games notified by the liquid crystal display device 30 is “500 times” and “200 times”, and “800 times”. Even when the number of games is added to the AT counter, the number of games notified by the liquid crystal display device 30 is “500” and “300”. That is, the number of games notified at a time does not become larger than “500” (threshold). Therefore, for example, as compared with a configuration in which the number of games larger than “500 times” (for example, “800 times”) is notified at once, inconvenience that the gambling feeling of the player is excessively suppressed is suppressed.

  FIG. 31 (a-1) to FIG. 31 (a-4) are specific examples in which the number of games “500” (the initial value of the number of remaining games in the AT state) is determined at the time of winning the Seven Replay in the normal state. It is a figure for demonstrating. When the number of games added to the AT counter is equal to or less than the threshold value “500”, all the number of games is added to the display counter, and the post-counter is not added. Therefore, in the specific example of FIG. 31 (a-1), at the time when the AT state is started, the display counter is the numerical value “500” and the post-addition counter is the numerical value “0”.

  FIG. 31 (a-1) is a simulation diagram of a screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 when the game count is executed in a game won by Seven Replay. In a game won by Seven Replay, a number indicating the number of games added to the display counter is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. As described above, when the number of games added to the AT counter is a numerical value “500” or less, the number of games added to the AT counter matches the number of games added to the display counter. That is, when the number of games added to the AT counter is a numerical value “500” or less, in the game won by Seven Replay, a number indicating the actual number of games added to the AT counter is notified on the liquid crystal display device 30.

  FIG. 31 (a-2) is a diagram for explaining a display counter and a retrofit counter when the AT state is started. In FIG. 31 (a-2), it is assumed that the numerical value “500” is determined as the initial value of the AT counter, as in the specific example shown in FIG. 31 (a-1). In the above case, the display counter at the start of the AT state is a numerical value “500”. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 31A-2, the number “500” indicating the remaining number of games in the AT state is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. Similarly to the AT counter, the display counter is decremented by “1” for each game in the AT state, and the remaining number of games in the AT state displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 is the number of games in the AT state. The numerical value “1” is subtracted.

  As described above, when the number of games added to the AT counter is equal to or less than the threshold value “500”, the postponed counter has a numerical value “0”. As shown in FIG. 31 (a-2), the current value of the retrofit counter is not displayed in the AT state until a retrofit effect described later is executed. Therefore, in principle, the player does not know the current value of the retrofit counter. However, the current value of the post-add counter may be suggested (notified) in the AT state before the post-load opportunity is established.

  FIG. 31A-3 is a diagram for describing a specific example when the display counter is subtracted to a numerical value “0”. In the game in which the display counter is subtracted to the numerical value “0”, it is notified that the current game is the last game in the AT state. As shown in FIG. 31A-3, in the game in which the display counter is subtracted from the numerical value “0”, for example, a character string “LAST” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30.

  In FIG. 31 (a-3), as in the specific example shown in FIG. 31 (a-1) described above, it is assumed that the numerical value “500” is determined as the initial value of the remaining number of games in the AT state. . In the above case, if the number of extra games in the AT state is not determined and the number of games in the AT state reaches 500, the display counter becomes “0”. Further, when the numerical value “500” is determined as the initial value of the remaining number of games in the AT state, the postponing counter is not added and is the numerical value “0”. In the above case, since the value of the AT counter matches the value of the display counter, when the remaining number of games in the AT state displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 is subtracted to the value “0”, the AT counter (internal The remaining number of games in the AT state is also subtracted to a numerical value “0”.

  FIG. 31A-4 is a simulation diagram of the end screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the end effect. The end effect is executed in the last game in the AT state (for example, after the third stop operation). On the end screen, for example, the total number of medals acquired in the current AT state and the total number of games in the current AT state are displayed. The next game on which the end screen is displayed shifts to the normal state. In the above configuration, the end screen makes it easier for the player to recognize that the AT state is ended and the normal state is entered. That is, the transition of the production state is easily recognized by the end screen.

  The above is an explanation of a specific example in which the number of games determined when winning a 7-game replay is “500 times” or less. Hereinafter, a specific example in which the number of games determined when winning the Seven Replay is larger than “500” will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 (b-1) to 31 (b-5).

  FIG. 31 (b-1) is a simulation of the screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 when the number of games is notified in the game where the 7-game replay is won, as in FIG. 31 (a-1). FIG. The specific example of FIG. 31 (b-1) assumes a case where a numerical value “600” is determined as the number of games to be added to the AT counter. In the above case, the threshold value “500” is stored in the display counter, and the numerical value “100” obtained by subtracting the threshold value “500” from the number of games “600” added to the AT counter is stored in the post-add counter. As described above, in the game where the 7-game replay is won, a number indicating the number of games added to the display counter is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. Therefore, even when the numerical value “600” is added to the AT counter, the number “500” is notified by the liquid crystal display device 30.

  FIG. 31 (b-2) is a diagram for explaining a display counter and a retrofit counter when the AT state is started, as in FIG. 31 (a-2). In FIG. 31 (b-2), it is assumed that the numerical value “600” is determined as the initial value of the AT counter. In the above case, the display counter at the start of the AT state is a numerical value “500”. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 31 (b-2), the number “500” indicating the remaining number of games in the AT state is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. When the numerical value “600” is determined as the initial value of the AT counter, the post-add counter when the AT state is started becomes the numerical value “100”, but the post-add counter is not displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. Further, as described above, the display counter is decremented by a numerical value “1” for each game in the AT state, but the retrofit counter is not decremented until the postponement opportunity is established.

  FIG. 31B-3 is a diagram for explaining a specific example in the case where the display counter is subtracted to a numerical value “0”, similarly to FIG. 31A-3. As described above, when the display counter is subtracted to the numerical value “0” and the post-addition counter is the numerical value “0”, a message indicating that the AT state is finished is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. On the other hand, when the display counter is subtracted to the numerical value “0” and the post-addition counter is larger than the numerical value “0”, the message that the AT state continues instead of the message that the AT state ends. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. As shown in FIG. 31 (b-3), for example, a character string “still more!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30.

  FIG. 31 (b-4) is a simulation diagram of a screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in a post-production effect. The retrofit effect is executed when the display counter is subtracted to a numerical value “0” and the postcounter is larger than the numerical value “0”. For example, a post-effect is performed immediately after a message indicating that the AT state continues (a character string “Still More!”) Is displayed. In the rearward effect, the numerical value of the rearward counter is notified. In the post-loading effect described above, the remaining number of games (100 times) is obtained by subtracting the number of games (500 times) notified when the AT state is started from the number of games (600 times) added to the AT counter. Informed.

  FIG. 31 (b-5) is a diagram for explaining a display counter and a retrofit counter when the retrofit effect is executed. Specifically, FIG. 31 (b-5) shows the display counter and the post-counter after the post-effect is executed when the post-counter is a numerical value “100”. As shown in FIG. 31 (b-5), when the post-stage effect is executed, the number of games “100” (the value of the post-post counter) notified by the post-post effect is added to the display counter, and the post-counter Is subtracted from the numerical value “0”.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, even when the number of games greater than the threshold “500” is added to the AT counter, the number of games of the threshold is notified. Therefore, compared with a configuration in which the number of games greater than the threshold value is notified at a time, inconvenience that the player's gambling feeling is excessively suppressed is suppressed. Further, in the present embodiment, when a post-ignition opportunity is established, the remaining number of games obtained by subtracting the threshold from the number of games added to the AT counter is notified in the post-production effect. Therefore, the number of games actually added to the AT counter can be finally matched with the notified number of games.

  In each game in the AT state, various effects are executed in addition to the end effect and the post-effect described above. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 executes an effect lottery process in each game in the AT state, and determines an effect to be executed in the game. In each game in the normal state, the effect to be executed in the game is determined by the effect lottery process as in the case of each game in the AT state. In the AT state and the normal state, the aspect of each effect in each game is different. That is, the type of effect determined differs between the AT state and the normal state. For example, the effect X is executed in the liquid crystal display device 30 in the AT state, and is not executed in the normal state. Further, the effect Y is executed in the liquid crystal display device 30 in the normal state, and is not executed in the AT state. However, a part of the effect executed in the AT state and the effect executed in the normal state may be common.

  For example, when a bonus combination is won in the AT state, execution of continuous production may be determined. The continuous effect is executed over two games, and in the second game of the continuous effect, for example, it is notified (implied) that the bonus combination has been won. However, execution of the continuous performance may be determined even when the bonus combination is not won. In the continuous production in the case where the bonus combination is not won, a notification that the bonus combination is not won is issued in the second game. With the above configuration, when the continuous production is started, it is possible to provide the player with the pleasure of predicting whether or not a notification that the bonus combination has been won will be given in the current continuous production.

  In addition, when the bonus combination is won in the AT state, a confirmed effect may be executed. The confirmed effect ends with one game, and a notification that the bonus combination is won is notified.

  FIG. 32A is a time chart for explaining each screen displayed by the liquid crystal display device 30 when the continuous effect is executed in the AT state. FIG. 32A shows a period of one game on the time axis. In FIG. 32, the time length of one game is shown to be substantially the same for each game, but in actuality, the time length of one game varies depending on the speed of the player's game operation and the like. FIG. 32 (a) shows the value of the AT counter in each game. FIG. 32A shows a game in which a bonus combination is won. In the specific example of FIG. 32A, it is assumed that a bonus combination is won in a game in which the AT counter is a numerical value “N” (N is a positive integer). When the bonus combination is won in the AT state (excluding the last game), the extra game number “10” is given as a privilege, and the numerical value “10” is added to the AT counter.

  FIG. 32A shows the screen of the liquid crystal display device 30 in each game. In the specific example of FIG. 32 (a), the above-mentioned AT screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 until the game with the numerical value “N + 1” at the AT counter, the bonus combination is won with the game with the numerical value “N” at the AT counter. Assume that execution of continuous production is started. A series of animations are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the first game and the second game of the continuous performance. In each game of continuous effects, each effect (effect X) executed in the AT state is not executed. Also, in each game of continuous effects, each effect (effect Y) executed in the normal state is not executed.

  The animation in the continuous production is divided into a first half part and a second half part. In the first game of the continuous production, the animation of the first half is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. In the second game of the continuous production, the latter half of the animation is displayed. Is displayed. The first half of the animation is the same regardless of whether the bonus combination is successful or not. On the other hand, the latter half of the animation differs depending on whether the bonus combination is successful or not. For example, in the latter half animation when the bonus combination is won, the specific character wins, and in the latter half animation when the bonus combination is not won, the specific character is defeated. In the above configuration, whether or not a bonus combination is won is notified by winning or losing a specific character.

  As shown in FIG. 32A, when the bonus combination is won, a notification screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 after the end of the continuous production. The notification screen is a screen for notifying that the bonus combination is won. As shown in FIG. 32A, when the bonus combination is won (in the case of shifting to the internal state), the subtraction of the AT counter is stopped.

  As described above, the continuous effect is executed even when the bonus combination is not won. As shown in FIG. 32 (a), when the bonus combination is won, the notification screen is displayed after the end of the continuous effect, but when the bonus combination is not selected, after the continuous effect is ended, A screen during AT is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30.

  In the above configuration, when the bonus combination is won and the continuous production is executed, the liquid crystal display device 30 displays the AT screen, the first animation of the continuous production, the latter half of the continuous production, and the notification screen. Switch in order and display. When the bonus combination is not won and the continuous effect is executed, the liquid crystal display device 30 displays the AT screen, the first animation of the continuous effect, the latter half of the continuous effect, and the AT screen. Switch in order and display.

  FIG. 32B is a time chart for explaining each screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 when the AT state ends. FIG. 32 (b) shows the value of the AT counter in each game and the screen of the liquid crystal display device 30 in each game, as in FIG. 32 (a). FIG. 32B shows the effect state (AT state, normal state) of each game. As shown in FIG. 32B, each game until the AT counter is subtracted to the numerical value “0” is in the AT state, and each game after the AT counter is subtracted to the numerical value “0” State.

  As described above, the AT screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the AT state. Further, as shown in FIG. 32B, a normal screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the normal state. The normal screen is displayed in a normal state and is different from the AT screen. For example, the meter graphic GA displayed on the AT screen and the total value of medals acquired in the AT state are not displayed on the normal screen.

  As shown in FIG. 32 (b), in the final game in the AT state (a game with AT counter = 0), an end screen (see FIG. 31 (a-4)) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. As described above, on the end screen, for example, the total number of medals acquired in the current AT state and the total number of games in the current AT state are displayed. Further, the end screen notifies that the AT state is to end. Therefore, the player can recognize from the end screen that the next game is in the normal state.

  In the above configuration, when the state is shifted from the AT state to the normal state, the screen of the liquid crystal display device 30 is switched from the AT state screen to the normal screen via the end screen. The player can intuitively grasp the transition of the production state by switching the AT state to the normal screen. Further, as described above, in this embodiment, since the end screen is displayed in the final game in the AT state, it is possible to make it easier to grasp the transition of the production state. However, the end screen may be omitted. In the above case, the screen of the liquid crystal display device 30 is directly switched from the AT-in-progress screen to the normal screen.

  In this embodiment, since the mode of each effect in each game is different between the AT state and the normal state, it can be understood from the effect on the liquid crystal display device 30 that the state has shifted from the AT state to the normal state. . However, in the above configuration, a problem occurs when a continuous effect is executed in a game immediately before the AT state is finished.

  The above-described problem will be described using the proportionality shown in FIG. In the specific example of FIG. 32 (c-1), it is assumed that continuous production is started in the final game in the AT state. In the above case, as shown in FIG. 32 (c-1), in the final game in the AT state, the first half animation of the continuous effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 instead of the AT screen. Further, in the game that has shifted to the normal state (the first game in the normal state), the latter half of the continuous effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. That is, in the above comparison, continuous production is executed over the AT state and the normal state. In the above configuration, the effects in the AT state are not executed and the effects in the normal state are not executed before and after the time point when the transition is made from the AT state to the normal state. Therefore, there arises a disadvantage that it is difficult to recognize the time point when the effect state has shifted from the effect of the liquid crystal display device 30.

  In consideration of the above circumstances, the present embodiment adopts a configuration that does not start the continuous performance in the final game in the AT state. According to the above configuration, for example, the number of cases where the continuous effect is executed is reduced in the AT state and the normal state as compared with the above-described proportionality. Specifically, in this embodiment, since the continuous performance is executed in two games, in the configuration where the continuous performance is not started in the final game in the AT state, the continuous performance is performed in the AT state and the normal state. Never executed.

  In addition, in the configuration in which the continuous performance can be executed in each game of three times or more, even if the continuous performance is not started in the final game in the AT state, it is continuous between the AT state and the normal state. The case where a production is performed is assumed. For example, when a continuous effect is executed in three games starting from a game with an AT counter value “1” (game before the final game), the continuous effect is executed in the AT state and the normal state. However, even in a configuration in which a continuous effect over three or more games can be executed, in a configuration in which a continuous effect is not started in the final game in the AT state, a continuous effect is started in the final game in the AT state. As compared with the above, it is possible to reduce the number of cases where a continuous effect is executed during the AT state and the normal state. Therefore, even if it is a configuration in which a continuous production over three or more games can be executed, if a configuration in which the continuous production is not started in the final game in the AT state is adopted, it is difficult to grasp the transition of the production state. It is suppressed.

  FIG. 32 (c-2) is a time chart for explaining each screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 when the bonus combination is won in the final game in the AT state in the present embodiment. As described above, when a bonus combination is won, a continuous production may be started to notify the bonus combination. However, in this embodiment, when the bonus combination is won in the final game in the AT state, the execution of the continuous effect is not started. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 32 (c-2), when a bonus combination is won in the final game in the AT state, a finalized effect that is completed in one game is executed on the liquid crystal display device 30, and the bonus combination is executed. Will be notified in the game. In the confirmed effect, an image for notifying that the bonus combination has been won is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. When the finalized effect is executed, a notification screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the next game.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, a continuous effect is not started even if a bonus combination is won in the final game in the AT state. Therefore, the inconvenience described above is suppressed. Further, in this embodiment, when the bonus game is not won in the final game in the AT state, as shown in FIG. 32B, the end effect is executed in the final game in the AT state, and the continuous effect is started. Never happen.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 32 (c-2), when the bonus combination is won in the final game in the AT state, the added game count “100” is added to the AT counter as a privilege. As described above, the number of extra games given when a bonus combination is won in a game other than the final game in the AT state is “10”. Therefore, when the bonus combination is won in the final game in the AT state, the number of extra games is given more than in the case where the bonus combination is won in another game in the AT state. If a bonus combination is won in the final game in the AT state, a configuration is assumed in which, as in the case where a bonus combination is won in other games, an additional number of games “10” is given. In the above configuration, when the bonus combination is won in the final game in the AT state, the AT counter is incremented to a numerical value “10”. In the above case, the AT state after winning the bonus combination ends in 10 games, so some players feel dissatisfied if the AT state after winning the bonus combination is too short There is. In view of the above circumstances, in this embodiment, when the bonus combination is won in the final game in the AT state, a larger number of extra games is given compared to the case where the bonus combination is won in other games. The configuration. According to the above configuration, for example, there is an effect that the above-mentioned dissatisfaction of the player is suppressed.

  33 and 34 are diagrams for explaining each special effect. Each special effect may be executed in the AT precursor state, and suggests the degree of expectation to shift to the above-described addition effect or special state (X, Y). However, each special effect may be executable in an effect state (for example, a normal state) other than the AT sign state.

  Each special effect is executed over 1 to 3 consecutive games. Each special effect is executed in each game immediately before the transition to the above-described continuous effect, for example. For example, in an AT precursor state, a special effect may be executed over three games, and then a continuous effect may be executed over two games.

  In each special effect, a stage image GD (see FIG. 34B and FIG. 34C) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. Each special effect includes a first stage special effect, a second stage special effect, and a third stage special effect. When the special effect is executed in one game, only the first stage special effect is executed. Further, when the special effect is executed in two games, the special effects in the first stage and the second stage are executed. Furthermore, when the special effects are executed in three games, the special effects from the first stage to the third stage are executed. As will be described in detail later, the color of the stage icon GD changes as the stage of the special effect progresses. Each special effect includes a special effect A and a special effect B. The special effects A and the special effects B are different in terms of the progress of stages (BET button operation, effect button operation).

  FIG. 33 is a conceptual diagram of the special effect determination table. When the sub CPU 412 shifts to the AT sign state, the sub CPU 412 executes the special effect determination process using the special effect determination table, and determines whether or not to execute the special effect in the current AT sign state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 33, the special effect determination table includes each lottery value Va (1 to 15) of the special effect A and each lottery value Vb (1 to 15) of the special effect B. (Va and Vb are integers of “0” or more). In the special effect determination process, the sub CPU 412 subtracts each lottery value from the random value R3 and determines a special effect in which the subtraction result is a negative number. For example, if the result of subtracting each lottery value of the special effect A is a negative number, the special effect A is determined. If the result of subtracting each lottery value of the special effect B is a negative number, the special effect B is determined. If the result of subtracting the lottery values of special effects A and the lottery values of special effects B is not a negative number, the sub CPU 412 determines not to execute the special effects in the sign state during the current AT.

  As shown in FIG. 33, each lottery value of the special effect A includes each lottery value for one game, each lottery value for two games, and each lottery value for three games. When the result of subtracting the lottery value of one game from the lottery values of the special effect A to the random value R3 is a negative number, it is determined that the special effect A is executed in one game. Also, if the lottery value of two games out of the lottery values of special effect A is a negative number, it is decided to execute special effect A in two games, and the subtraction result of the lottery values of three games is a negative number. In this case, it is determined that the special effect A is executed in three games. Similarly, each lottery value of the special effect B includes each lottery value for one game, each lottery value for two games, and each lottery value for three games. The result of subtracting the lottery value for one game from the random value R3 is In the case of a negative number, it is determined that the special effect B is executed in one game, and in the case where the subtraction result of the two game lottery values is a negative number, it is determined that the special effect B is executed in two games. When the result of subtracting the game lottery value is a negative number, it is determined that the special effect B is executed in three games.

  As shown in FIG. 33, each lottery value in the special effect determination table is provided for each type of AT precursor state. In other words, whether the current AT warning sign is a sign of an additional effect, a sign of a special state X1, a sign of a special state X2, a sign of a special state Y, or a sign of a gaze (winning effect and special condition is won) Each lottery value is provided in accordance with whether or not the AT sign is not being performed).

  Each lottery value of each special effect (A, B) is more likely to be determined when the special effect (X, Y) is won as compared to the case where the AT sign state is GASE. Is set as follows. With the above configuration, the player's expectation can be enhanced by executing the special effect in the AT precursor state. In addition, each lottery value of each special effect is determined as a special effect with a large number of games when the player is elected to the addition effect or special state (X, Y) as compared to the case where the AT sign state is GASE. It is set to be easy. In the above configuration, the player's expectation can be enhanced by executing the special effect in a relatively long number of games (for example, three times) in the AT predictive state. In addition, each lottery value of each special effect is determined as a special effect B from the special effect A when the addition effect or the special state (X, Y) is won as compared with the case where the precursor state during the AT is Gasse. It is set so that it can be easily done. In the above configuration, the player's expectation is enhanced when the special effect B is executed in the AT precursor state when the special effect B is executed.

  FIG. 34 (a) is a simulation diagram of the screen of the liquid crystal display device 30 in the AT state (AT precursor state) in which each special effect is not executed. As shown in FIG. 34A, a screen including the display area F is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the AT state. As described above, the effect lottery process is executed in each game in the AT state. In the display area F of the liquid crystal display device 30, for example, an image corresponding to each effect determined in the effect lottery process is displayed.

  FIG. 34B is a simulation diagram of a screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the special effect A. As shown in FIG. 34 (b), in the special effect A, the stage image GD is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. As shown in FIG. 34 (b), the outer periphery of the stage image GD is located at the periphery of the screen of the liquid crystal display device 30. Further, the inner periphery of the stepped image GD is located closer to the center of the screen than the periphery of the display area F. In the above configuration, the stepped image GD and the display area F overlap in the vicinity of the periphery of the display area F. In FIG. 34B, the periphery of the display area F is indicated by a broken line. In the special effect of the present embodiment, the stage icon GD is displayed with priority over (in front of) the display area F so that the vicinity of the periphery of the display area F is hidden by the stage icon GD.

  In each game of the special effect A described above, the effect is determined by the effect lottery process as in the game in which the special effect A is not executed, and an image corresponding to the effect is displayed in the display area F. The player can recognize that the special effect A is being executed by displaying the stage image GD.

  FIG. 34C is a simulation diagram of a screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the special effect B. As shown in FIG. 34 (c), in the special effect B, the stage image GD is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. That is, in the special effects A and the special effects B, the stage image GD is displayed in common. However, in the special effect A, an image corresponding to the effect determined in the effect lottery process is displayed in the display area F, but in the special effect B, a dedicated image is displayed in the display area F. They are different.

  Further, the stage of the special effect A does not proceed when the effect button 26 is pressed, while the stage of the special effect B is different in that the stage of the special effect B progresses when the effect button 26 is pressed. As shown in FIG. 34 (c), in the special effect B, it is notified that the effect button 26 should be operated. Specifically, in the special effect B, as shown in FIG. 34C, the button graphic image GB is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 to notify that the effect button 26 should be operated.

  FIG. 35 is a time chart for explaining the trigger of the stage of each special effect (A, B). As described above, the special stage A and the special stage B are different in the timing at which the stage proceeds. In FIG. 35, it is assumed that each special effect is executed in three games. Also, FIG. 35 shows the time points of each game operation (BET button operation, game start operation, stop operation, effect button operation). FIG. 35 shows a simulated diagram of the stage image GD at each time point (stage) of the special effect.

  FIG. 35A is a time chart for explaining the trigger for the stage of the special effect A to progress. The stage of special performance A proceeds by operating the BET button. Specifically, in the special effect A, the stage proceeds with the operation of the BET button in a period during which a medal for starting the next game can be inserted.

  As described above, each game in which the special effect A is executed in the AT precursor state is determined in advance. The special effect A is started when the BET button for starting the first game of each game for which the execution of the special effect A is predetermined is operated (Sa1 in FIG. 35A). When the special effect A is started, the first stage screen shown in FIG. 35A is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. As shown in FIG. 35A, in the first stage of the special effect A, the stage graphic image GD is displayed in blue. Further, in the display area F (center side of the screen), the effect determined by the effect lottery process (ordinary effect) is executed in the same manner as the game in which the special effect A is not executed.

  As shown in FIG. 35 (a), the first stage of the special effect A continues after the first game of the special effect A ends after the start of the special effect A, and the second game of the special effect A When the BET button for starting the operation is operated, the process ends. In the example shown in the present embodiment, even if the BET button is operated in the first game of the special effect A (for example, the period during which the reel is rotating), the stage of the special effect A does not proceed.

  When the first game of the special effect A is completed and the BET button is operated to start the second game (Sa2 in FIG. 35A), the process proceeds to the second stage of the special effect A. When the second stage of the special effect A is started, the stage image GD is displayed in green as shown in FIG. In the second stage of the special effect A, after the BET button is operated to start the second game of the special effect A, the game continues after the game ends, and the third game of the special effect A starts. When the BET button is operated, the process is terminated.

  When the second game of the special effect A is finished and the BET button is operated to start the third game (Sa3 in FIG. 35A), the process proceeds to the third stage of the special effect A. When the third stage of the special effect A is started, the stage image GD is displayed in red as shown in FIG. The third stage of the special effect A continues after the end of the game after the BET button is operated to start the third game of the special effect A, and the next game (after the special effect ends) When the BET button for starting (game) is operated (Sa4 in FIG. 35A), the process ends.

  When the third stage of the special effect A ends, that is, when the special effect A ends, various notifications are executed on the liquid crystal display device 30. For example, when the continuous effect is started after the special effect A ends, the liquid crystal display device 30 notifies that effect. For example, when the special effect A ends, as shown in FIG. 35A, the character string “Development!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 to notify that the transition to the continuous effect is made.

  If the special effect A is executed in one game, the special effect A ends without proceeding to the second stage. In the above case, the special effect A is executed in one game, and then the special effect A ends when the BET button is operated to start the next game. When the special effect A is executed in two games, the special effect A progresses to the second stage and ends without progressing to the third stage. In the above case, the special effect A is executed in two games, and then the special effect A ends when the BET button for starting the next game is operated.

  FIG. 35B is a time chart for explaining the opportunity for the stage of the special effect B to progress. The stage of the special effect B proceeds by operating the effect button 26.

  As described above, each game in which the special effect B is executed in the AT precursor state is determined in advance. The special effect B is started with the start operation of the first game of each game for which the execution of the special effect B is predetermined (Sb1 in FIG. 35B). When the special effect B is started, the first stage screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. As shown in FIG. 35 (b), in the first stage of the special effect B, as in the first stage of the special effect A (see FIG. 35 (a)), the stage image GD is displayed in blue.

  As described above, in the special effect A, an image corresponding to the effect determined in the effect lottery process is displayed in the display area F, but in the special effect B, a dedicated image is displayed in the display area F. However, they are different. Specifically, in the special effect B, a dedicated moving image (animation) is displayed in the display area F during the period from when the game is started until the third stop operation is performed. Further, in the period after the third stop operation is performed in the special effect B, the button icon image GB is displayed in the display area F.

  In the above configuration, when the first stage of the special effect B is started, a screen displaying the blue stage image GD and the dedicated moving image is displayed, and then when the third stop operation is performed, the button image GB is displayed. Is displayed in the display area F. The first stage of the special effect B ends when the effect button 26 is operated (Sb2 in FIG. 35B) during the display period of the button graphic image GB, and proceeds to the second stage of the special effect B.

  FIG. 35B shows a simulation diagram of a screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the second stage of the special effect B. As shown in FIG. 35 (b), in the second stage of the special effect B, as in the second stage of the special effect A (see FIG. 35 (a)), the stage image GD is displayed in green.

  The second stage of the special effect B is continued after the first stage of the special effect B is completed and after the start of the second game. Further, when the second stage of the special effect B is started, a dedicated moving image is reproduced. Thereafter, when the third stop operation is performed, the button icon image GD is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. When the effect button 26 is operated during the period in which the button image GD is displayed in the second stage of the special effect B (Sb3 in FIG. 35B), the stage of the special effect B is changed from the second stage to the third stage. proceed.

  FIG. 35B shows a simulation diagram of a screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the third stage of the special effect B. As shown in FIG. 35 (b), in the third stage of the special effect B, the stage image GD is displayed in red as in the third stage of the special effect A (see FIG. 35 (a)).

  The third stage of special effect B continues after the start of the third game after the second stage of special effect B ends. Further, when the third stage of the special effect B is started, a dedicated moving image is reproduced. In the stage of special effect B, different moving images are reproduced. However, the animation of each game may be shared.

  When the third stop operation of the third game of the special effect B is performed, as shown in FIG. 35B, the button icon image GD is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30, and the button icon image GD is displayed during the period. When the effect button 26 is operated (Sb4 in FIG. 35B), the third stage of the special effect B ends.

  When the third stage of the special effect B ends, that is, when the special effect B ends, various notifications are executed on the liquid crystal display device 30. For example, when the continuous effect is started after the special effect B ends, the liquid crystal display device 30 notifies that effect. For example, when the special effect B is finished, as shown in FIG. 35B, the character string “Development!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 to notify that the transition to the continuous effect is made.

  If the special effect B is executed in one game, the special effect B ends without proceeding to the second stage. In the above case, the special effect B is executed until the first game is started and the effect button 26 is operated after the third stop operation. When the special effect B is executed in two games, the special effect A proceeds to the second stage and ends without proceeding to the third stage. In the above case, the special effect B is executed until the first game is started and the effect button 26 is operated in the second game after the third stop operation.

  As described above, the special effect B is divided into a plurality of stages (1 to 3), and the stage proceeds with the operation of the effect button (specific operation means). Further, the special effect A is divided into a plurality of stages (1 to 3), and the stage does not advance when the operation of the effect button is operated, and the stage progresses when another opportunity occurs. In the present embodiment, in the configuration in which each special effect is provided, both the current stage in the special effect A and the current stage in the special effect B are notified in the liquid crystal display device (step notification means). According to the above-described embodiment, the stage of the special effect is notified by a common device for each special effect. Therefore, for example, it becomes easier to check the stage of the special effect as compared with the configuration in which the stage is notified by a separate device for each special effect.

  Further, in the present embodiment, both the stage of the special effect A and the stage of the special effect B are notified by the display mode (color) of the stage graphic image GD. Therefore, the player can grasp both the stage of the special effect A and the stage of the special effect B from the display mode of the stage image GD. In the above configuration, since the image to be noted in order to confirm the stage of the special effect is shared, the effect that it is easy to confirm the stage of the special effect is particularly remarkable.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, since a plurality of special effects are provided, for example, the special effects are rich in changes compared to a single type of special effects. In addition, as described above, in the present embodiment, the timing for advancing the stage in each special effect is different. Therefore, for example, as compared with a configuration in which the trigger for advancing the stage in each special effect is the same, the trigger for advancing the stage is rich in change, and the fun of the special effect is improved.

  FIG. 36A is a conceptual diagram of the chance effect determination table. The sub CPU 412 executes a chance effect determination process in each game in the AT state, and determines whether or not to determine the chance effect using the chance effect determination table. As shown in FIG. 36A, the chance effect determination table includes each lottery value (Ve, Vg) for each winning area (Ve and Vg are integers equal to or greater than “1”). For example, when a watermelon is won in this game, the lottery value Ve1 and the lottery value Vf1 are sequentially subtracted from the random value R3. If the result of subtracting the lottery value Ve1 is a negative number, a chance effect is executed in the game It is decided.

  Each lottery value in the chance effect determination table is configured such that a chance effect is executed with a higher probability when a bonus combination is won in the current game than when a bonus combination is not won. Therefore, the expectation of winning the bonus combination can be increased by chance production. In addition, as understood from FIG. 36A, when the Seven-match replay is won, the chance effect is not executed.

  FIG. 36B is a simulation diagram of a screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 with a chance effect. As shown in FIG. 36B, in the chance effect, each chance icon image GE is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. As the chance icon GE, for example, an icon representing the symbol “!” As shown in FIG. In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, the display aspect of the liquid crystal display device 30 differs from a chance production | presentation in the movie production in case a 7 uniform replay is won.

  In the above example, when the rare role (watermelon, cherry, chance) is won, the chance effect may not be executed (Vf> 0). However, when the rare role is won, the chance effect is displayed. It may be configured to always be executed (“do not execute” is not determined) (Vf = 0).

  FIG. 37 is a diagram for explaining the timing when the chance effect is executed in the liquid crystal display device 30. FIG. As described below, the timing when the chance effect is started may be delayed in a game in which the lock effect on the reel 12 is executed.

  FIG. 37A is a time chart for explaining the time when the lock effect is executed. As described above, the lock effects include short lock, middle lock, long lock, and premier lock. FIG. 37A assumes a case where a long lock is executed. As shown in FIG. 37A, when a game start operation is performed, a long lock is started immediately after that. In the present embodiment, the time when the long lock is started is referred to as “start time txs”. The long lock is ended when a predetermined time length has elapsed.

  In this embodiment, the time when the long lock ends is referred to as “end time tex”. In a period during which long lock (including middle lock and short lock) is executed, the state where each reel is locked (stop state) is maintained. As described above, when the long lock is executed, the expectation of winning the bonus combination is higher than when the middle lock is executed. When the middle lock is executed, the bonus combination is more effective than when the short lock is executed. The expectation that was won in will be higher. In other words, the longer the length of time that each reel 12 is locked, the higher the probability of winning the bonus combination. In the above configuration, the longer the period in which each reel 12 is locked, the higher the player's expectation for the bonus combination.

  FIG. 37B is a time chart for explaining the timing when the premier lock is executed. As described above, the premier rock is executed when the white seven-match replay is won. As shown in FIG. 37 (b), when the premier lock is started, first, the variation of each reel 12 is locked. Hereinafter, the time when the premier lock is started is referred to as “start time tys”. The start time tys is immediately after the game is started. Further, when a predetermined time length elapses from the start time tys, each reel 12 starts reverse rotation (rotation in which the symbol moves upward). Hereinafter, the time point at which reverse rotation is started in the premier lock is referred to as “time point type”.

  FIG. 37B shows a time when a movie effect is executed on the liquid crystal display device 30. As shown in FIG. 37 (b), the movie effect is substantially the same as the time point at which each reel 12 starts to change in reverse rotation. In each lock effect, during the period in which each reel 12 is locked, the type of this lock effect is configured to be difficult to distinguish from the liquid crystal display device 30 (including a case where it is substantially impossible). Specifically, during the period in which each reel 12 is locked, a common screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 for each lock effect. Therefore, in the period in which each reel 12 is locked, it is possible to cause the player to expect that each reel 12 rotates in the reverse direction (seven-match replay is won and premier lock is executed).

  FIG. 37C is a time chart for explaining the timing when the chance effect is executed in the liquid crystal display device 30. However, the execution timing of the chance effect shown in FIG. 37C assumes a case where the lock effect is not executed. As shown in FIG. 37 (a), when a game start operation is performed, a chance effect is started immediately thereafter (similar to a lock effect). In the present embodiment, the time point at which the chance effect is started is referred to as “start time point tzs”. As can be understood from the above description, the start times (txs, tys) of the lock effects and the start time tzs of the chance effects are both immediately after the start of the game.

  Assume that in a configuration in which both a lock effect and a chance effect can be executed in one game, a configuration in which a long lock (lock effect) and a chance effect are started substantially simultaneously (tzs = txt). In the above case, the presence or absence of the chance effect is grasped before the lock effect ends. That is, before the type of the lock effect can be grasped, the expectation of the bonus combination is suggested by the presence or absence of the chance effect. In the above configuration, when it is grasped before the lock effect is ended that the chance effect is not executed, depending on the player, during the period when the lock effect is not ended (originally a period when the expectation of the bonus role increases) As a result, the first problem of losing expectations for the bonus combination occurs.

  Further, as described above, when the 7-match replay is won, the chance effect is not executed (see FIG. 35A). That is, the chance effect is not executed in the game in which the premier lock is executed. In the above configuration, if the lock effect and the chance effect are started almost simultaneously (tzs = tys), it is immediately recognized that the current lock effect is not a premier lock. Therefore, in the configuration in which the lock effect and the chance effect are started almost at the same time, there arises a second problem in which the player's expectation that the premier lock is executed is reduced immediately after the game is started.

  In consideration of the above circumstances, in the present embodiment, when the lock effect is executed, the chance effect start timing tzs is a predetermined period after the game is started (hereinafter referred to as “delay period T”). It was to be after a lapse. In the above configuration, it is not grasped that the chance effect is not executed in the delay period T. Therefore, for example, the expectation for the bonus combination is easily maintained over a long period of time compared to a configuration in which it is grasped that the chance effect is not executed immediately after the start of the game. That is, the first problem described above is suppressed. In the configuration of the present embodiment described above, it is not grasped that the chance effect is executed in the delay period T. Therefore, for example, compared to a configuration in which it is grasped that the chance effect is executed immediately after the start of the game, the expectation for the seven-match replay is easily maintained for a long period of time. That is, the second problem described above is suppressed.

  FIG. 37D is a diagram for explaining a specific example of the delay period T. The specific example of FIG. 37 (d) assumes a game in which both long lock and chance effects are executed. As shown in FIG. 37 (d), the long lock is started immediately after the game is started (similar to the specific example of FIG. 37 (a)). On the other hand, the chance effect is not started immediately after the game is started. Further, as shown in FIG. 37 (d), when the game is started, the delay period T is started. The delay period T ends when a predetermined length of time has elapsed.

  The time length of the delay period T of the present embodiment is set longer than the time length of the long lock. In the above delay period T, as shown in FIG. 37 (d), the chance effect start time tzs is after the long lock end time tex. According to the above configuration, since the presence / absence of the chance effect is not grasped during the long lock period, it is easy to maintain a sense of expectation for the bonus combination and the seven-piece replay. It should be noted that the trigger for ending the delay period can be changed as appropriate. For example, the delay period may be terminated when the sub CPU 412 receives the start command.

  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 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.

  The main CPU 301 executes post-stop processing (S111) after executing the display determination processing. In the post-stop processing, the main CPU 301 shifts 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 effect state by post-stop processing. When the main CPU 301 ends the post-stop processing, the main CPU 301 returns the processing 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 lock effect determination process (S106-2). In the lock effect determination process, the main CPU 301 determines the lock effect of the current game from the random value R2. After executing the lock effect determination process, the main CPU 301 proceeds to the AT determination process (S106-3). In the AT determination process, whether or not to shift to the AT state in each game in the normal state is determined by lottery. Further, after the AT determination process, the main CPU 301 executes an instruction number determination process (S106-4) to determine an instruction number. Thereafter, the main CPU 301 proceeds to privilege determination processing (S106-5).

  In the privilege determination process, a transition point, a reward point, and the number of extra games are determined. For example, in the AT state or special state X1, the transition point determination process is executed in the privilege determination process, and the transition point is determined. Further, in the special state X2, in the privilege determination process, a bonus determination process at the time of stop is executed, the transition point or the number of extra games is determined, and in the special state Y, reward points are determined. Further, in the privilege determination process, when the addition effect is started, a point determination process at the time of pressing is executed to determine a transition point.

  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 “01” (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. The main CPU 301 acquires the lottery value of the winning area designated by the winning area offset value (S106-1-4).

  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).

  When the main CPU 301 determines that the subtraction result is not a negative number (S106-1-6: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not all winning areas are designated by the winning area offset value (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 lock effect determination process. When starting the lock effect determination process, the main CPU 301 acquires various types of information used for determining the lock effect (S106-2-1). Specifically, the main CPU 301 acquires various types of information including the performance state of the current game, the winning area, and the random value R2.

  Thereafter, the main CPU 301 determines a lock effect to be executed in the current game by lottery (S106-2-2). Specifically, a lottery value corresponding to the winning area of this game is selected from the above-described lock effect determination table (see FIG. 26), the lottery value is subtracted from the random value R2, and the lock result is a negative number. Determine the production.

  The main CPU 301 stores an effect type command that can specify the lock effect determined in step S106-2-2 in the command storage area (S106-2-3), and sets the lock effect number that can specify the lock effect as the lock effect. The number is stored in the number storage area, and the lock effect determination process is terminated. Specifically, in the case of “no effect”, a numerical value “0” is stored in the lock effect number storage area. In the case of short lock, the numerical value “1” is stored in the lock effect number storage area, in the case of middle lock, the numerical value “2” is stored, in the case of long lock, the numerical value “3” is stored, and the premium lock is stored. In this case, the numerical value “4” is stored.

  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 effect state (S106-4-1). After acquiring the effect state, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the effect state is the normal state (SS106-4-2). When determining that the effect state is the normal state (S106-4-2: YES), the main CPU 301 determines the 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 effect state is not the normal state (S106-4-2: NO), that is, when the effect 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 execution period of the lock effect or the wait period elapses.

  When the wait process is started, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the lock effect number in the lock effect number storage area is “0” (S107-1). That is, it is determined whether or not “no effect” is determined in the lock effect determination process. When the lock 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.

  When determining that the lock effect number is other than “0” in step S107-1, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the lock effect number is “1” indicating a short lock (S107-5). When determining that the lock effect number is “1” (S107-5: YES), the main CPU 301 sets 1000 sm in the lock effect timer (S107-6).

  When determining that the lock effect number is not “1” in step S107-5, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the lock effect number is “2” indicating middle lock (S107-7). When determining that the lock effect number is “2” (S107-7: YES), the main CPU 301 sets 2000 sm in the lock effect timer (S107-8).

  When determining that the lock effect number is not “2” (S107-7: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the lock effect number is “3” indicating long lock (S107-9). When determining that the lock effect number is “3” (S107-9: YES), the main CPU 301 sets 5000 sm in the lock effect timer (S107-10). On the other hand, when it is determined that the lock effect number is not “3” (S107-9: NO), that is, when the lock effect number is “4” indicating the premier lock, the main CPU 301 sets 15000 sm in the lock effect timer. Set (S107-11).

  When setting the lock effect timer, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the lock effect timer has been subtracted to a numerical value “0” (S107-12). The lock effect timer is subtracted every time the interrupt process is executed. The main CPU 301 repeats step S107-12 until the lock effect timer expires (that is, until the lock effect ends) (S107-12: NO), and determines that the lock effect timer has expired (S107-). 12: 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 R1 to R4” (the first stop in the correct pressing order is the reel 12R) is assumed. According to the priority order table selected in the game, the priority order of the “correct answer bell” symbol is higher than the priority order of the “failing role” symbol in the right reel priority order storage area PR. On the other hand, in the left reel priority storage area PL and the middle reel priority storage area PC, the priority order of the “failing combination” symbol is higher than the priority order of the “correct answer 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).

  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 to the time out of the payout period monitoring timer, 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 post-stop processing. When the post-stop processing is started, the main CPU 301 executes RT state transition processing (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 on the active line when, for example, a failed combination 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 whether or not the RT3 transition symbol is stopped on the active line in the RT state transition processing. When the main CPU 301 determines that the RT3 transition symbol has stopped at the active line, the main CPU 301 changes the RT state to the RT3 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. Further, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the RT0 transition symbol is stopped on the valid line in the RT state transition processing. When the main CPU 301 determines that the RT0 transition symbol has stopped on the active line, 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 operating state transition process (S111-2). In the bonus operating state transition process, the main CPU 301 ends or starts the bonus operating state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the symbol combination related to the bonus combination has stopped on the active line in the bonus operating state transition process. 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 operation state transition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the total number of medals paid out in the bonus operating state has reached 63. 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 operating state transition process, the main CPU 301 executes an effect state transition process (S111-3). In the effect state transition process, the main CPU 301 shifts the effect state. For example, when the symbol combination related to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, the bonus state is entered. In addition, when the first bonus state ends, the state shifts to the first preparation state, when the second bonus state ends, shifts to the second preparation state, and when the third bonus state ends, enters the third preparation state. Transition. Further, when the RT2 transition symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line in the first preparation state, the state shifts to the AT state, and when the RT2 transition symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line in the second preparation state, the state shifts to the special state X. When the RT2 transition symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line in the third preparation state, the state shifts to the special state Y.

  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 driving process, a lock effect timer and a wait timer set in the wait process.

  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.

<Each process executed by the sub CPU>
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 chance effect control process. When the sub CPU 412 starts the chance effect control process, the sub CPU 412 proceeds to a chance effect determination process (S501). In the chance effect determination process, it is determined whether or not to execute the chance effect in the current game using the above-described chance effect determination table. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 selects a lottery value corresponding to the winning area from the chance effect determination table in the chance effect determination process. Further, the sub CPU 412 subtracts the lottery value selected from the chance effect determination table from the random value R3, and determines whether or not to execute the chance effect depending on whether or not the subtraction result is a negative number.

  After executing the chance effect determination process, the sub CPU 412 stores a chance effect command indicating the result of the current chance effect determination process in the command storage area (S502). Further, the sub CPU 412 stores the lock effect command indicating the rotation effect number transmitted from the main CPU 301 in the command storage area (S503). The chance effect command and the lock effect command stored in the command storage area are transmitted to the image control board (image control CPU 421) 420 in the effect command transmission process described above. After storing the lock effect command, the sub CPU 412 ends the chance effect control process.

  FIG. 64B is a flowchart of the chance effect delay process executed by the image control CPU 421. The image control CPU 421 executes a chance effect delay process according to the chance effect command and the lock effect command transmitted from the sub CPU 412.

  As shown in FIG. 64 (b), when the chance effect delay process is started, the image control CPU 421 analyzes the chance effect command and determines whether or not the chance effect is executed in the current game (S511). If it is determined that the chance effect is not executed in this game (S511: NO), the image control CPU 421 ends the chance effect delay process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the chance effect is executed in the current game (S511: YES), the image control CPU 421 analyzes the lock effect command and determines whether or not the lock effect is executed in the current game (S512). ).

  When it is determined that the lock effect is not executed in this game (S512: NO), the image control CPU 421 ends the chance effect delay process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the lock effect is executed in this game (S512: YES), the image control CPU 421 sets a delay period T (S513), and ends the chance effect delay process. When a delay period is set in the chance effect delay process, the chance effect is executed after the delay period has elapsed.

  The configuration for determining the chance effect (chance effect determination table, chance effect control process) is not limited to the specific example described above. FIG. 64 (c-1) and FIG. 64 (c-2) show a modification of the configuration for determining the chance effect.

  FIG. 64C-1 is a flowchart of the chance effect control process in the modification. The chance effect control process of the modification is different from the chance effect control process of the present embodiment in that step S504 is included. When the sub CPU 412 starts the chance effect control process, in step S504, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the winning area of the current game is a seven-match replay. If the sub CPU 412 determines in step S504 that the seven-match replay has not been won in this game, the sub CPU 412 proceeds to the chance effect determination process (S501) as shown in FIG. 64 (c-1). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S504 that the 7th match replay has been won in the current game, the chance effect determination process is omitted.

  As described above, when the 7-match replay is won, the chance effect is not executed. Therefore, when the 7-match replay is won, there is no inconvenience even if the chance effect determination process is omitted. Further, when it is determined that the 7-match replay is won, step S502 for storing the chance effect command is omitted. When the chance effect command is not received, the image control CPU 421 does not execute the chance effect as in the case of receiving the chance effect command indicating that the chance effect is not executed.

  FIG. 64 (c-2) is a conceptual diagram of a chance effect determination table in the modification. The chance effect determination table of the modified example is different from the chance effect determination table of the present embodiment in that it does not include a lottery value of a seven-match replay. As described above, in the chance effect control process of the modified example, when the 7-round replay is won, the chance effect determination process is omitted and the chance effect determination table is not used. Therefore, in the modified example, in the chance effect determination table, it is possible to omit the lottery value for the 7-round replay. In the above modification, for example, the data amount of the chance effect determination table can be reduced as compared with the present embodiment.

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. 65 is a diagram for explaining the special state X1 of the second embodiment. In the special state X1 of the second embodiment, a transition point is determined in each game, as in the special state X1 of the first embodiment. Further, in each game in the special state X1 of the second embodiment, the transition point is easily determined as compared with each game in the AT state. However, in each game in the special state X1 of the second embodiment, the transition point may not be determined.

  FIG. 65A-1 to FIG. 65A-3 are diagrams for explaining each screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the special state X1 of the second embodiment. The special state X1 of the second embodiment is executed over 20 games. In the special state X1, the liquid crystal display device 30 displays the remaining number of games in the current special state X1.

  In the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the current value of the transition point counter is notified by the meter graphic image GA in each game in the AT state. However, as shown in FIGS. 65 (a-1) to 65 (a-3), the current value of the transition point counter is not displayed in the special state X1. As will be described in detail later, in the special state X1 (excluding the final game), the number of times the transition point is given in the current special state X1 is displayed, but the specific numerical value of the given transition point is notified. Not. In the above configuration, when a transition point is given in the special state X1, the player cannot temporarily grasp the current value of the transition point counter.

  FIG. 65A-1 is a simulation diagram of a screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 when a transition point is determined in the special state X1. As shown in FIG. 65 (a-1), in the special state X1, an additional number icon image GK is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. The added number image GK displays the number of times the transition point is determined (the number of times the transition point counter is added) in the current special state X1. In FIG. 65 (a-1), it is assumed that the transition point is determined five times in the current special state X1. In the above configuration, the number displayed on the additional number image GK is incremented by “1” every time a transition point is determined.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 65 (a-1), in the special state X1, it is notified that the transition point has been determined. For example, when the transition point is determined, a character string “GET” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 as shown in FIG. However, as understood from FIG. 65 (a-1), in the special state X1, the specific numerical value of the determined transition point is not notified. However, as will be described in detail later, each time the transition point is determined in the special state X1, the sub CPU 412 updates the scenario data with the transition point. The additional scenario data is provided, for example, in the sub RAM 414, and can specify each transition point determined in the current special state X1. Each transition point determined in each game in the special state X1 is notified in the determined order in the final game in the special state X1 by the additional scenario data.

  FIG. 65 (a-2) is a simulation diagram of a screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the point confirmation effect in the special state X1. In the point confirmation effect, each transition point determined in each game of the current special state X1 is notified in the order of determination. Further, the point confirmation effect is started when all the reels 12 are stopped in the final game in the special state X1. In the point confirmation effect, the operation of the effect button 26 is accepted. As shown in FIG. 65 (a-2), in the point confirmation effect, the liquid crystal display device 30 is notified that the effect button 26 should be operated.

  FIG. 65A-3 is a simulation diagram of a screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 when the effect button 26 is operated in the point confirmation effect. When the effect button 26 is operated in the point confirmation effect, a transition point (10 pt in the example of FIG. 65 (a-3)) is notified as shown in FIG. 65 (a-3). In the point confirmation effect, the total value of the notified transition points is displayed. In addition, in the point confirmation effect, the numerical value “1” is subtracted from the number of the extra number icon GK every time the transition point is notified. In the point confirmation effect, the operation of the effect button 26 is accepted until the number of the extra number image GK is subtracted to “0”, and each time the operation of the effect button 26 is accepted, the transition point determined in this special state X1 is changed. Notification is given by the liquid crystal display device 30 in the order determined.

  FIG. 65B is a time chart for explaining the transition point counter and the additional scenario data in each game in the special state X1. FIG. 65 (b) shows the numerical value of the transition point counter determined in each game (1 to 20 times) in the special state X1. In the specific example of FIG. 65B, it is assumed that the transition point counter immediately before the start of the special state X1 is a numerical value “N” (N is an integer greater than or equal to the numerical value “0”).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 65B, it is assumed that the transition point “10 pt” is determined in the first game of the special state X1. In the above case, the numerical value “10” is added to the transition point counter (transition point counter = N + 10). When the transition point “10pt” is determined, the numerical value “10” is stored in the additional scenario data. On the other hand, in the specific example of FIG. 65 (b), it is assumed that the transition point is not determined in the second game of the special state X1. In the above case, the migration point counter is not added, and the migration point is not stored in the additional scenario data.

  In FIG. 65B, it is assumed that the transition point “5pt” is determined in the third game of the special state X1. In the above case, the numerical value “5” is added to the transition point counter (transition point counter = N + 15). When the transition point “5pt” is determined, the numerical value “5” is stored in the additional scenario data. In the above case, the additional scenario data is updated to a content that can specify that it has been determined in the order of the transition point “10 pt” and the transition point “5 pt”. As shown in FIG. 65 (b), when the transition point “10pt” is determined in the subsequent fourth game, the numerical value “10” is added to the transition point counter (transition point counter = N + 25). Also, a numerical value “10” is stored in the additional scenario data. In the above scenario data, it is specified that the transition points are determined in the order of “10 pt”, “5 pt”, and “10 pt”. In the specific example of FIG. 65 (b), it is assumed that a total of “M” (M is a positive integer) transition points have been determined by the 20th game in the special state X1.

  As described above, when the transition point is determined in each game in the special state X1, only the fact that the transition point is determined is notified by the liquid crystal display device 30 in the game, and the specific numerical value of the transition point is not notified. . Therefore, when the transition point is determined in each game in the special state X1, the sub CPU 412 does not transmit a command that can specify the transition point to the image control CPU 421 in the game. On the other hand, when the point confirmation effect is started, the sub CPU 412 transmits, to the image control CPU 421, a command for specifying the additional scenario data when the final game in the special state X1 is completed. The image control CPU 421 causes the liquid crystal display device 30 to display the transition points in the order determined each time the effect button 26 is pressed in the point confirmation effect based on the added scenario data specified by the command.

  In the second embodiment, the same effects as in the first embodiment can be obtained. In the second embodiment, the transition point determined in each game in the special state X1 is notified in the final game in the special state X1. Therefore, for example, compared with the configuration in which the transition point is notified only in the game in which the transition point is determined, the timing at which the transition point is notified is rich in change, and the fun of notification of the transition point can be improved. it can.

  In the second embodiment, additional scenario data is transmitted in the final game in the special state X1. In the configuration in which no additional scenario data is provided, the sub CPU 412 needs to transmit a command for specifying the transition point to the image control CPU 421 every time the transition point is determined. Therefore, the number of games for transmitting a command for specifying a transition point from the sub CPU 412 to the image control CPU 421 increases, and there may be a disadvantage that the processing load for transmitting the command in each game tends to be excessive. In the present embodiment, until the point confirmation effect is executed, it is not necessary to transmit a command for specifying the transition point determined in the current special state X1, so the above inconvenience can be 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 each of the embodiments described above, when the revival is determined by the revival determination process, the state is shifted to the in-AT state, but may be configured to shift to another AT state. For example, in the restoration determination process, when the special state Y is entered, the special state Y may be entered. According to the above configuration, the recovery is determined by the recovery determination process, and the initial value of the AT counter when returning to the AT state is determined by the special state Y. Further, in the special state Y in which the revival is determined and shifted in the revival determination process, the number of games corresponding to the reward points may be always added to the AT counter. Specifically, the special state Y that has been determined to be restored in the revival decision process and transitioned to may be configured not to end with the winning of the 7-off replay, but to end with the opportunity to win the 7th uniform play.

(2) In each of the above embodiments, different benefits are given in the first preparation state, the second preparation state, and the third preparation state. However, the first bonus state, the second bonus state, and the third bonus state It is good also as a structure to which different specification is provided by. For example, the privilege given in the first preparation state is given even in the first bonus state, the privilege given in the second preparation state is given in the second bonus state, and the privilege given in the third preparation state is third. A configuration in which the bonus is given is also preferable. In the above configuration, the benefits given in each bonus state are rich in changes, and the fun of the bonus state is improved.

(3) In the above embodiments, the combo notification effect is executed in the special state X2, but may be executed in other effect states. For example, the combo notification effect may be executed in the special state Y. In the above configuration, for example, in each game in the special state Y, a transition point and a reward point are determined, and the transition point and the reward point may be notified in each stop notification effect in the combo notification effect. .

(4) In each of the above forms, when a bonus combination is won in a game in which an addition effect is executed, and the symbol combination of the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, the addition effect is provided by the introduction game in the bonus state. The configuration is executed with priority. However, even if the bonus combination is won in a game before the game where the addition effect is executed, the bonus combination is displayed when the symbol combination of the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line in the game where the addition effect is executed. The addition effect may be executed with priority over the state introduction game. Further, in the addition effect, the transition point is notified every time the effect button 26 is pressed. However, for example, the transition point may be notified when the stop button 25 or the BET button is operated.

(5) In each of the above forms, the addition effect is executed with priority over the bonus state introduction effect. That is, the effect that the transition point is notified as a privilege is given priority over the introduction effect. However, it is good also as a structure where the production | presentation which alert | reports privilege other than a transition point has priority over an introduction production | presentation. For example, when the symbol combination of bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line in the effect of informing the number of extra games added to the AT counter, the effect of informing the number of extra games may be executed with priority over the introductory effect. Good.

(6) In each of the above forms, the number of extra games determined in each lottery process (from the first lottery process to the fifth lottery process) can be changed as appropriate in the seven replay winning process. For example, the number of extra games greater than the numerical value “300” may be determined in one lottery process.

(7) In each embodiment described above, in the effect of notifying the number of games added to the AT counter, the threshold value (maximum value) of the notified game number is set to a numerical value “500”. Is not limited to the above example. For example, the threshold value of the notified number of games may be smaller than the numerical value “500” or larger than the numerical value “500”. Moreover, it is good also as a structure by which the game frequency (smaller than a threshold value) alert | reported when the game frequency added to AT counter exceeds a threshold value is determined at random.

(8) In each of the above forms, a continuous effect is not started in the final game in the AT state. However, for example, when transitioning from the normal state to the AT state, the continuous effect is started in the final game in the normal state. It is good also as a structure which is not performed.

(9) In each of the above forms, the trigger for the progress of each special effect can be changed as appropriate. For example, the stage of special effect A may be advanced by operation of a BET button, and the stage of special effect B may be advanced by a third stop operation. Further, for example, in a special effect in which the stage proceeds by operating the BET button, the stage may proceed when the next game start operation is performed without operating the BET button. Similarly, in a special effect in which the stage progresses by operating the effect button, the stage may be advanced when the next game start operation is performed without operating the effect button.

  In the configuration of the first embodiment, in the special effect B, an animation (dedicated moving image) having a predetermined time length (for example, 5 seconds) is displayed on the display area F of the liquid crystal display device 30 every time each game is started. When the animation is finished, the button graphic image GB may be displayed. In the above configuration, in the special effect B, the stage proceeds when the effect button 26 is operated in a period in which a predetermined length of time has elapsed since the start of each game. With the above configuration, in the special effect A, after the first game is completed, it can proceed to the second stage. On the other hand, in the special effect B, when a predetermined time length has elapsed after the first game is started, the game can proceed to the second stage. That is, the time at which the stage can proceed in each special effect is different. Therefore, the time at which the stage can be advanced in each special effect is rich in change, and the effect of improving the interest of the special effect is particularly remarkable.

(10) In each of the above forms, the end trigger of the in-AT state can be changed as appropriate. For example, the number of medals paid out in the AT state may be counted by a number counter, and the AT state may be terminated when the number counter reaches a predetermined numerical value. Further, in the above configuration, additional game information to be subtracted from the value of the number counter may be given as a privilege, and the number of games required until the AT state is terminated may be substantially extended.

(11) In each of the above forms, an example of the chance effect is shown in FIG. 36, but the mode of the chance effect may be changed as appropriate. A plurality of types of chance effects may be provided. For example, in the first chance effect, the chance image GE representing the symbol “!” Shown in FIG. 36 is displayed, and in the second chance effect, the chance image that displays the character “heat” instead of the symbol “!”. The GE may be displayed. In the above configuration, a configuration in which the degree of expectation of winning the bonus differs depending on the type of chance effect. For example, a configuration in which the degree of expectation that a bonus is won is higher when the second chance effect is executed than when the first chance effect is executed can be considered.

(12) In each of the above forms, when a stop operation is performed in the order of incorrect answer in the game in which the hitting bell is won, depending on the stop operation position, the failure combination (the number of payouts is 1) or special loser (A , B) is stopped and displayed. However, the winning combination that is stopped and displayed according to the stop operation position when the stop operation is performed in the incorrect pressing order is not limited to the above example. For example, when a stop operation is performed in the order of incorrect answering in a game in which the batting order bell is won, depending on the stop operation position, a failure bell role (the number of payouts is 9) or a special loser may be stopped and displayed. Good. In the above configuration, the RT state that shifts when the symbol combination of the failed bell is stopped and displayed on the active line is different from the RT state that shifts when the special loss eye is stopped and displayed.

(13) In each of the above forms, in a game in which the hitting bell is won, when the correct bell symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, the RT state is maintained, and when the symbol combination of the failed role is stopped and displayed, When transitioning to the RT0 state and the special lose eye is stopped and displayed, the state transitions to the RT1 state. However, the RT state that transitions when the above symbol combinations are stopped and displayed is not limited to the above example.

  For example, when the symbol combination of the failed combination is stopped and displayed, the state shifts to the RT1 state, and when the special lose eye is stopped and displayed, the structure may shift to the RT0 state. Furthermore, in each of the above embodiments, it may be configured to be able to shift to different RT states when the special loss eye A is stopped and displayed on the active line and when the special lose eye B is stopped and displayed on the active line. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which can transfer to a different RT state according to the symbol combination of each failure combination (AD). Moreover, when the symbol combination of the correct answer bell is stopped and displayed on the active line, the RT state may be shifted.

  For example, when the batting order bell L1 is won, the correct answer bell, failed role A, failed role D, special loser eye A1, special loser eye A2, special loser eye B1, and special loser eye B2 are selected according to the stop operation mode. Seven kinds of symbol combinations can be stopped and displayed on the active line. In the above configuration, by appropriately adopting each symbol combination as an RT transition symbol, the types of RT states (up to seven) that can be transitioned in the next game won by the batting order bell L1 may be varied. it can.

(14) In each of the above forms, the probability that the symbol combination of the correct bell is stopped and displayed on the active line may be different between the internal medium state and the non-internal medium state. For example, in a game in which the non-inner-medium state batting order bell is won and the stop operation is performed in the incorrect answer pressing order, the correct bell combination is not stopped and displayed on the active line. In the above configuration, when the batting order bell is won in the internal state, the combination of the correct bells is stopped and displayed on the active line regardless of the stop operation order as in the case where the common bell is won. It is good. According to the above configuration, the probability that the symbol combination of the correct bell is stopped and displayed on the active line is higher in the internal state than in the non-internal state. Accordingly, when the symbol combination of the correct answer bell is frequently stopped and displayed on the active line, the expectation that the bonus combination has been won can be enhanced.

  However, in all cases where the striking order bells (L1 to L4, C1 to C4, R1 to R4) are won, the configuration in which the symbol combination of the correct bell is stopped and displayed on the active line regardless of the stop operation order There may be a disadvantage that the player's profit is excessive. In consideration of the above circumstances, when a part of the batting order bell is elected, the combination of the correct bells is stopped on the active line regardless of the stop operation order, and when another part of the batting order bell is won, As in the middle state, when the stop operation is performed in the correct answer pressing order, it is preferable to stop the combination of the correct bell symbols on the effective line. For example, when the batting order bell L3, the batting order bell L4, the batting order bell C3, the batting order bell C4, the batting order bell R3, or the batting order bell R4 is won in the internal middle state, the correct answer bell is used regardless of the stop operation mode. When the symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the effective line and another hitting order bell is won, or when the stop operation is performed in the correct answer pressing order, the symbol combination of the correct bell is stopped and displayed on the effective line.

  In the above configuration, since the probability of losing the correct answer bell is reduced, there is a probability that the RT0 transition symbol (failure role) and the RT1 transition symbol (special loser) to be shifted to the low-accuracy RT state will stop on the active line. descend. That is, it becomes difficult to establish an opportunity to shift to the low probability RT state. However, as described above, in the internal state, the RT state does not shift even if the RT transition symbol is stopped and displayed on the effective line. Therefore, there is no need to consider the probability of shifting to the low probability RT state.

(15) It is good also as a structure which can transfer to RT0 state by opportunity other than each above form. For example, when the setting value is changed in the setting change process, the state may be shifted to the RT0 state.

(16) In each of the above forms, both the instruction information and the payout number are displayed on the instruction display 16, but the instruction information may be displayed on a dedicated display device.

(17) 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 is divided into a plurality of stages, a game control means (main CPU 301) for proceeding with the game, and an operation means (effect button 26) operated by the player, and the stage proceeds by operation of the operation means. The first special effect (special effect B) and the second special effect (divided into a plurality of stages, the stage does not advance by operation of the operating means, and the stage advances by another opportunity (operation of the stop button 25) ( The effect control means (sub CPU 412) for determining whether or not to execute various effects including the special effect A), and both the current stage in the first special effect and the current stage in the second special effect are common. Stage informing means (liquid crystal display device 30) capable of informing using various informing modes.

  According to the configuration of the present invention described above, the first special effect and the second special effect, which are different from each other, are executed. The fun is improved.

  In the configuration in which the stage of the special effect is notified by a different notification means for each special effect, attention must be paid to the different notification means according to each special effect. Therefore, in the above configuration, some players may find it difficult to grasp the stage of special effects. According to the configuration of the present invention, the current stage in the first special effect and the current stage in the second special effect are both notified by the common step notification means. Therefore, since the notifying means to be noted in each special effect is common, there is an advantage that the stage of the special effect can be easily grasped.

  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, a gaming machine of the present invention includes a game control means for progressing a game, an operation means operated by a player, a first special effect and a plurality of stages divided into a plurality of stages. and a second executable demonstration execution means special effect to be classified into the operation means comprises a second operating means different from the first operating means and the first operating means, the first special effect is once Can progress in one stage in the game, and the next special stage can proceed in one stage with the first special operation means in one game. And proceeds to the next stage triggered by the operation of the second operation means in one game, and uses a common notification mode for both the current stage in the first special effect and the current stage in the second special effect. In addition, stage notification means capable of notification is further provided.

The gaming machine of the present invention includes a game control means (main CPU 301) for proceeding a game, an operation means operated by a player, a first special effect (special effect B) divided into a plurality of stages, and a plurality of stages. the second special effect; and a viable demonstration execution means (special effect a), operating means, first operation means (performance button 26) and the first operating means is different from the second operation means is divided into ( BET button), the first special effect can be advanced in one stage in one game, and proceeds to the next stage in response to the operation of the first operation means in one game, and the second special effect The production can proceed in one stage in one game, and proceeds to the next stage triggered by the operation of the second operation means in one game, and the current stage and the second special stage in the first special production. Using a common reporting mode for both current stages of production Further comprising an informing curable stage notification means.

Claims (1)

Game control means for advancing the game;
Operation means operated by a player;
A first special effect that is divided into a plurality of stages, and the stage proceeds by operation of the operation means, and a stage that is divided into a plurality of stages and that does not proceed by operation of the operation means, and the stage proceeds by another opportunity Effect control means for determining whether or not to execute various effects including the second special effect;
A game machine comprising: stage notification means capable of reporting both the current stage of the first special effect and the current stage of the second special effect using a common notification mode.

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