JP2018139958A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest in a game.SOLUTION: A game machine has a "normal period" and an "advantageous period" advantageous to a player. When a shift from the "normal period" to the "advantageous period" is determined, a period display segment 16a of a put-out number indicator 16 is turned on before a performance that suggests winning of the advantageous period is executed using a liquid crystal display device or the like. This enables the player familiar with the game to recognize the winning of the advantageous period without causing the player to feel troublesomeness on the performance. Also, the player familiar with the game is caused to recognize the winning of the advantageous period ahead of a general player by the turning-on of a period indicator, thereby enhancing interest in the game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are drawn on a peripheral surface, and a display window for displaying a part of the symbols drawn on the peripheral surfaces of the plurality of reels, a game medium such as a medal by a player A gaming machine (a so-called “pachi-slot”) in which symbols are stopped and displayed on the display window by rotating all reels based on the loading operation and starting operation on the start lever, and stopping each reel based on the stop button operation by the player. )It has been known. Such a gaming machine is a player when a predetermined combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on a predetermined line (hereinafter referred to as “effective line”) among symbols displayed on the display window. A privilege (for example, a medal) is given to.

  In addition, such a gaming machine detects the operation of the start lever by the player, extracts a predetermined random number value based on the detection of the operation of the start lever, and extracts the extracted random number value for each winning combination. The winning combination is determined based on the winning combination determination table in which the lottery value is defined, and reel stop control is performed based on the determined winning combination and the stop button operation by the player. Here, depending on the determined winning combination, it may be permitted to display a plurality of symbol combinations on the active line among predetermined symbol combinations.

  At this time, when “losing” is determined as the winning combination, a combination of symbols that can receive a privilege is not displayed regardless of the operation of the stop button at any timing. In addition, if the stop button is not operated at an appropriate timing, the winning combination will not be displayed on the active line in combination with the winning combination, or if the stop button is operated at any timing, There is a winning combination in which such a combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  In other words, if the winning combination is determined as a winning combination that does not stop and display the combination of symbols related to the winning combination unless the stop button is operated at the appropriate timing, the stop operation is performed at the appropriate timing. Since it is necessary to do this, the player is required to have a certain skill regarding the operation of the stop button.

  Further, in such a gaming machine, when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a normal state that is disadvantageous to the player, a state advantageous to the player compared to the normal state (hereinafter referred to as “specific state”). ”) Is performed. Here, the “specific state” is a bonus game in which a probability that a combination of symbols from which medals are paid out (hereinafter referred to as “a combination of symbols related to winning a prize”) is displayed on the active line is improved as compared to the normal state. (“RB (regular bonus)”, “BB (big bonus)”, “CB (challenge bonus)”, “MB (middle bonus)”, etc.) If the symbol combination is not displayed (or if the stop button is not operated in the appropriate order, the symbol combination related to the winning combination with the smaller number of medals will be displayed) In addition, “AT (assist time)” that informs the appropriate operation order of the stop button, etc., and operating the start lever without performing the medal insertion operation More re-game the player is started to improve the probability that is determined as a winning combination "RT (replay time)", AT and RT is activated at the same time there is a such as "ART (assisted replay time)". Therefore, the player plays a game while desiring to shift to a specific state advantageous to the player.

  The bonus game state as described above is terminated when a predetermined termination condition is satisfied. For example, in the conventional gaming machine, when the number of medals paid out reaches “464” during the bonus game state, the game is terminated (see Patent Document 1).

  Furthermore, in recent years, a display (hereinafter referred to as a specific period display) that displays that the specific period is advantageous to the player is provided, and when the specific period is reached, The specific period indicator is turned on so that the player is informed that the specific period is reached.

JP 2006-271529 A

  However, in such a conventional gaming machine, it is attempted to illuminate the specific period indicator after scolding the player by means of effects or the like whether or not the lottery for the specific period is won or not. However, when the player gets used to the game, there is a possibility that some players feel such annoying feeling.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a conventional problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game.

In order to solve such a problem, the gaming machine according to the present invention detects a start operation by a player, so that one of the predetermined winning combinations is determined and a plurality of symbols are displayed. A plurality of reels arranged on each peripheral surface are displayed in a variable manner, and a stop operation by the player is detected, so that the plurality of reels displayed in a variable manner are stopped, and a combination of the stopped symbols is a predetermined design. In a gaming machine that grants a predetermined privilege when it is a combination of
A period control means for controlling a normal period and a special period different from the normal period, a special period display means for indicating that it is the special period, and a special period transition lottery for performing a lottery to the special period Means, and when the winning lottery to the special period is won, after the fact that the special period is displayed by the special period display means, the suggesting effect means for performing an effect suggesting the result of the transition lottery, It is provided with.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game machine which can improve the interest with respect to a game can be provided.

It is a figure which shows an example of the external appearance perspective view of a game machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the block diagram of the whole gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of an arrangement | sequence data table. It is a figure which shows an example of a symbol combination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the relationship of a winning combination, the operation order of a stop button, and winning a prize. It is a figure which shows an example of a winning combination determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the transition diagram of the state managed by the main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the period display segment provided in the payout number display. It is a figure which shows an example of a game state transition diagram. It is a figure which shows an example of a state transfer lottery table. It is a figure which shows an example of an addition game number lottery table. It is a figure which shows an example of an instruction | indication monitor data determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the relationship between the display mode of instruction | indication monitor data and the payout number display, and the display mode of a liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows an example of the program start process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the main loop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the information setting process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the instruction | indication monitor setting process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the instruction monitor data determination process for ART addition state in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process at the time of the start lever reception in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process during the advantageous period in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for normal states in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the normal time bonus winning process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for a precursor state in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the bonus winning process during ART in the main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for ART preparation states in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for chance states in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for ART states in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for high probability states in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for ART addition state in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the game control command transmission process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the period display setting process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process according to the state at the time of a display in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process according to the state at the time of a display in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the state transition process at the time of the period end in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for normal states at the time of a display in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for the indication time state in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for ART preparation state at the time of display in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for a chance state at the time of a display in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for high probability states at the time of a display in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for the carry-over state at the time of a display in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for a bonus state at the time of a display in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for a bonus state at the time of a display in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for ART addition state at the time of a display in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the main process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the main control board communication process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the command analysis process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the sub effect determination processing in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the state transition at the time of ART preparation state winning and a chance state winning. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect at the time of winning a "ART preparation state". It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation at the time of winning a "chance state". It is a figure which shows an example of the lighting timing of a period indicator.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

(Composition of gaming machine)
First, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 in the present invention will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. 1 is an external perspective view of the gaming machine, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the gaming machine 1 as a whole.

(Game machine 1)
The gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment includes a cabinet 2 described later, a front door 3 and the like.

(Cabinet 2)
The cabinet 2 is a substantially rectangular box and has an opening on the front side. A plurality of components are attached to the cabinet 2.

(Front door 3)
The front door 3 is attached so as to close the opening on the front side of the cabinet 2. A plurality of components are attached to the front door 3.

(Keyhole 5)
The keyhole 5 is provided at the center right side of the front door 3 and is provided for unlocking the front door 3 by a locking device (not shown). Here, when a store clerk or the like of a game store performs a maintenance operation or a change of a set value indicating a degree advantageous for the player, unlocking of a locking device (not shown) provided on the front door 3 is performed. Done. Specifically, the door is unlocked by inserting a door key (not shown) into the keyhole 5 and rotating it by a predetermined angle in the clockwise direction. Then, the front door 3 is opened, and maintenance work and work such as setting value change are performed. In addition, when the maintenance work and the work such as the change of the set value are finished, the front door 3 is closed and the door is locked.

(Medal slot 6)
The medal slot 6 is provided on the upper left side of the keyhole 5 when viewed from the front, and is provided for a player to insert a medal.

(BET button 7)
The BET button 7 is provided at a position spaced to the left of the medal insertion slot 6 when viewed from the front. When the medal insertion into the gaming machine 1 is permitted, among the stored medals, “1 It is provided to use "medals" in games.

(MAXBET button 8)
The MAXBET button 8 is provided on the right side of the BET button 7 when viewed from the front, and when a medal is allowed into the gaming machine 1, one game (“1” game) among the medals stored (credited). In order to use the maximum number of medals that can be used in the game. Here, in this embodiment, the maximum value of medals that can be used in one game is “3”.

(Checkout button 9)
The settlement button 9 is provided on the left side of the MAXBET button 8 when viewed from the front, and is provided for settlement of medals stored (credited) among medals acquired by the player. In the present embodiment, the maximum value of medals that can be stored (credited) is “50”.

(Start lever 10)
The start lever 10 is provided on the lower left side of the MAXBET button 8 when viewed from the front. The start lever 10 is provided for the player to perform a start operation that triggers the rotation of the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 described later. Here, based on the detection of the start operation by the player, the main control board 300 (to be described later) acquires a random number value and determines the winning combination, the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right to be described later. A process for starting the rotation of the reel 20 is performed.

(Left stop button 11)
The left stop button 11 is provided on the right side of the start lever 10 in front view. The left stop button 11 is provided to detect a stop operation that triggers stopping rotation of the left reel 18 described later.

(Intermediate stop button 12)
The middle stop button 12 is provided on the right side of the left stop button 11 when viewed from the front. Further, the middle stop button 12 is provided to detect a stop operation that triggers stopping the rotation of the middle reel 19 described later.

(Right stop button 13)
The right stop button 13 is provided on the right side of the middle stop button 12 when viewed from the front. The right stop button 13 is provided to detect a stop operation that triggers stopping the rotation of the right reel 20 described later.

(Selector 14)
The selector 14 is provided on the back side of the front door 3. The selector 14 is provided to determine whether or not the material or shape of the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 is appropriate.

(Storage number indicator 15)
The stored number display 15 is provided on the right side of the settlement button 9 when viewed from the front. The stored number display 15 is provided to display the number of stored medal (credit) of the player stored (credited) in the gaming machine 1.

(Payout number display 16)
The payout number display 16 is provided on the right side of the stored number display 15 in front view. The payout number display 16 displays the number of medals to be paid out to the player, or displays that the game machine 1 is in an error state when the game machine 1 is in an error state. Is provided. The payout number display 16 displays instruction monitor data to be described later. The instruction monitor data is data indicating the operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 (hereinafter also referred to as stop operation order). Further, the payout number display 16 performs a predetermined display when it is an “advantageous period” to be described later. The “advantageous period” is a period that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state (“normal state” described later), for example, a period during which the stop operation order is notified. Details of the display on the payout number display 16 during the “favorable period” will be described later.

(Door open / close sensor 17s)
The door opening / closing sensor 17s is provided on the back side of the keyhole 5, and is provided to detect whether or not the front door 3 is open. The door opening / closing sensor 17s includes a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion. When a door key (not shown) is inserted into the keyhole 5 and the door key (not shown) is rotated clockwise by a predetermined angle, the door opening / closing sensor 17s is locked. The part (not shown) will rotate. And the light-receiving part cannot receive the light emitted from the light-emitting part when the locking part rotates. Thereby, the door open / close sensor 17s detects the opening of the front door 3.

(Left reel 18)
The left reel 18 is provided inside the cabinet 2 and has a cylindrical structure. Further, a translucent sheet is mounted on the peripheral surface of the cylindrical structure of the left reel 18, and a plurality of types of symbols are drawn in a row on the sheet. The left reel 18 is rotationally driven by a left stepping motor 151 described later, and a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed.

(Middle reel 19)
The middle reel 19 is provided inside the cabinet 2 and has a cylindrical structure. Further, a translucent sheet is mounted on the peripheral surface of the cylindrical structure of the middle reel 19, and a plurality of types of symbols are drawn in a row on the sheet. The middle reel 19 is driven to rotate by a middle stepping motor 152, which will be described later, and a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed.

(Right reel 20)
The right reel 20 is provided inside the cabinet 2 and has a cylindrical structure. In addition, a translucent sheet is mounted on the peripheral surface of the cylindrical structure of the right reel 20, and a plurality of types of symbols are drawn in a row on the sheet. The right reel 20 is rotationally driven by a right stepping motor 153, which will be described later, and a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed.

(Direction button 21)
The effect button 21 is provided on the right side of the MAXBET button 8 when viewed from the front, and is provided for the player to operate at a predetermined timing. Here, the sub control board 400 described later performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 31 described later via the effect control board 500 described later when the operation of the effect button 21 is detected.

(Cross key 22)
The cross key 22 is provided on the right side of the effect button 21 when viewed from the front. The cross key 22 includes an up button, a down button, a left button, and a right button, and is provided for a player to operate at a predetermined timing. It has been. Then, the sub control board 400 described later performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 31 and the like described later via the effect control board 500 described later when the operation of the cross key 22 is detected.

(Display window 23)
The display window 23 is provided on the front side of the left reel 18, middle reel 19, and right reel 20, and a plurality of symbols drawn on the peripheral surfaces of the left reel 18, middle reel 19, and right reel 20 can be visually recognized. Is provided to do. Specifically, “3” symbols drawn on the peripheral surface of the left reel 18, “3” symbols drawn on the peripheral surface of the middle reel 19, and drawn on the peripheral surface of the right reel 20. A total of “9” symbols of “3” symbols can be viewed through the display window 23. In the present embodiment, in order to facilitate the visual recognition of the symbols displayed on the display window 23, the symbols displayed on the display window 23 are irradiated by emitting a backlight (not shown). .

(Effective line)
Here, in the present embodiment, among the symbols displayed on the display window 23, the effective line is a symbol displayed on the middle stage of the left reel 18, a symbol displayed on the middle stage of the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20. The “middle line” that connects the symbols displayed in the middle line with a straight line is the effective line.
In the following, a line connecting the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 18, the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the middle reel 19, and the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the right reel 20 as an “upper line”. A line obtained by connecting the symbols displayed at the lower stage of the left reel 18, the symbols displayed at the lower stage of the middle reel 19, and the symbols displayed at the lower stage of the right reel 20 is called a “lower line”. Further, a line connecting the symbols displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 18, the symbols displayed on the middle stage of the middle reel 19, and the symbols displayed on the lower stage of the right reel 20 is called a “right-down line”. A line connecting the symbol displayed at the lower stage of the left reel 18, the symbol displayed at the middle stage of the middle reel 19, and the symbol displayed at the upper stage of the right reel 20 is referred to as a “right-up line”.

(Tray unit 24)
The saucer unit 24 is provided below the front face of the front door 3. Further, the tray unit 24 is provided for receiving and storing medals discharged from a medal payout opening 25 described later.

(Medal payout exit 25)
The medal payout opening 25 is provided below the front door 3 and is provided for discharging a medal paid out by a hopper 202 described later when the medal payout is performed. The medal payout port 25 is inserted when the medal inserted into the medal slot 6 is not an appropriate medal by the selector sensor 14s or when the medal insertion cannot be accepted. It is provided for discharging the medal inserted into the medal slot 6 when a medal is inserted into the slot 6.

(First BET lamp 26)
The first BET lamp 26 is provided on the left side when viewed from the front of the stored number indicator 15 and is provided to notify that the player has bet “1” medals.

(Second BET lamp 27)
The second BET lamp 27 is provided above the first BET lamp 26 and is provided to notify that “2” medals have been betted by the player.

(3rd BET lamp 28)
The third BET lamp 28 is provided above the second BET lamp 27 and is provided to notify that the player has bet “3” medals.

(Liquid crystal display device 31)
The liquid crystal display device 31 is provided above the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20, and is provided for displaying moving images, still images, and the like. Here, when a state managed by the later-described main control substrate 300 is an “ART state”, a later-described sub-control board 400 performs a predetermined winning combination, for example, “push order bell” by an later-described internal lottery process. Is determined, the operation sequence of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 via an effect control board 500 described later.

(LED32)
The LED 32 is provided on the peripheral edge of the front surface of the front door 3 and is designed and designed with a shape, color, pattern, pattern, etc. appealing to the player's vision. Here, the below-described sub control board 400 performs an effect of visually appealing to the player by performing a process of turning on and blinking the LED 32.

(Speaker 33)
The speaker 33 is provided below the back side of the front door 3 and is provided for outputting BGM, sound, sound effects, etc. when performing an effect. Here, the below-described sub control board 400 performs a process of outputting sound from the speaker 33, thereby performing an effect appealing to the player.

(Left press order notification lamp 34)
The left push order notification lamp 34 is provided on the left side of the left reel 18 when viewed from the front, and is provided to notify the timing of operating the left stop button 11. Here, the left push order notification lamp 34 is turned on when the left stop button 11 is operated, and is turned off when the left stop button 11 is not operated.

(Intermediate push order notification lamp 35)
The middle pressing order notification lamp 35 is provided below the left pressing order notification lamp 34 and is provided to notify the timing of operating the middle stop button 12. Here, the middle press order notification lamp 35 is turned on when the middle stop button 12 is operated, and is turned off when the middle stop button 12 is not operated.

(Right push order notification lamp 36)
The right-pressing order notification lamp 36 is provided below the middle-pressing order notification lamp 35 and is provided to notify the timing of operating the right stop button 13. Here, the right push order notification lamp 36 is turned on when the right stop button 13 is operated, and is turned off when the right stop button 13 is not operated.

  In the following description, the left-pressing order notification lamp 34, the middle-pressing order notification lamp 35, and the right-pressing order notification lamp 36 may be collectively referred to as a “pressing order notification lamp”.

(Status board 100)
The status board 100 is provided on the back side of the front door 3 and below the display window 23. The status board 100 also includes a BET switch 7sw described later, a MAXBET switch 8sw described later, a settlement switch 9sw described later, a start switch 10sw described later, a left stop switch 11sw described later, a middle stop switch 12sw described later, and a right stop described later. A switch 13sw, a selector sensor 14s described later, a stored number display 15, a payout number display 16, a door open / close sensor 17s, and a main control board 300 described later are connected.

(Reel control board 150)
The reel control board 150 is provided above the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20, and is provided to control the rotation and stop of the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20. . The reel control board 150 includes a left stepping motor 151 to be described later, a middle stepping motor 152 to be described later, a right stepping motor 153 to be described later, a left reel sensor 154s to be described later, a middle reel sensor 155s to be described later, and a right reel sensor 156s to be described later. And a main control board 300 to be described later are connected.

(Power supply board 200)
The power supply board 200 is provided inside the cabinet 2 on the left side when viewed from the front, and is provided for performing control for supplying power to the gaming machine 1. The power supply board 200 is connected to a power switch 201sw described later, a hopper 202 described later, a main control board 300, and a sub control board 400 described later.

(Power button 201)
The power button 201 is provided on the left side of a front view of a hopper 202 described later, and is provided for performing an operation of supplying power to the gaming machine 1.

(Hopper 202)
The hopper 202 is provided on the right side of the power supply board 200 as viewed from the front, and is provided for paying out medals to the player. Here, the main control board 300, which will be described later, performs a process of driving the hopper 202 via the power supply board 200 when a combination of symbols for paying out medals is displayed on the active line, and gives a medal to the player. Process to pay out.

(Main control board 300)
The main control board 300 is provided inside the cabinet 2 and above the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20, and is provided for controlling the gaming machine 1. The main control board 300 includes a main CPU 301 described later, a main ROM 302 described later, a main RAM 303 described later, and a main random number generator 304 described later. Further, the external control terminal board 30, the status board 100, the reel control board 150, the power supply board 200, and the sub control board 400, which will be described later, are connected to the main control board 300.

(Sub control board 400)
The sub-control board 400 is provided on the left side of the main control board 300 when viewed from the front, and is provided mainly for controlling the production. The sub control board 400 includes a sub CPU 401 described later, a sub ROM 402 described later, a sub RAM 403 described later, and a sub random number generator 404 described later. Furthermore, a later-described effect button sensor 21s, a later-described cross key sensor 22s, a power supply board 200, a main control board 300, and a later-described effect control board 500 are connected to the sub control board 400.

(Production control board 500)
The effect control board 500 is provided above the back surface of the front door 3 and is provided mainly for executing an effect. The effect control board 500 includes an effect control CPU 501 described later, an effect control ROM 502 described later, an effect control RAM 503 described later, a CGROM 504 described later, a sound source IC 505 described later, a sound source ROM 506 described later, and a VDP 507 described later. Further, the liquid crystal display device 31, the LED 32, the speaker 33, and the sub control board 400 are connected to the effect control board 500.

(Block diagram of the entire gaming machine)
Next, a block diagram of the entire gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the gaming machine 1, a status board 100, a reel control board 150, a power supply board 200, and a sub control board 400 are connected to a main control board 300 that controls main operations of the gaming machine 1.

(BET switch 7sw)
The BET switch 7sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the BET button 7. Here, the status board 100 transmits a BET switch input signal to the main control board 300 when an operation of the BET button 7 is detected by the BET switch 7sw. Then, based on the reception of the BET switch input signal from the status board 100, the main control board 300 performs a process of using “1” medals from the stored medals.

(MAXBET switch 8sw)
The MAXBET switch 8sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the MAXBET button 8. Here, the status board 100 transmits a MAXBET switch input signal to the main control board 300 when the operation of the MAXBET button 8 is detected by the MAXBET switch 8sw. Then, based on the reception of the MAXBET switch input signal from the status board 100, the main control board 300 performs a process of using “3” medals from the stored medals.

(Settlement switch 9sw)
The settlement switch 9sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the settlement button 9. Here, the status board 100 transmits a settlement switch input signal to the main control board 300 when an operation of the settlement button 9 is detected by the settlement switch 9sw. Then, the main control board 300 performs a process of adjusting the stored medals based on the reception of the adjustment switch input signal from the status board 100.

(Start switch 10sw)
The start switch 10sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the start lever 10. Here, the status board 100 transmits a start switch input signal to the main control board 300 when an operation of the start lever 10 is detected by the start switch 10sw. The main control board 300 performs processing for starting rotation of the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 based on the reception of the start switch input signal from the status board 100.

(Left stop switch 11sw)
The left stop switch 11sw is a switch for detecting an operation of the left stop button 11. Here, the status board 100 transmits a left stop switch input signal to the main control board 300 when an operation of the left stop button 11 is detected by the left stop switch 11sw. The main control board 300 performs a process of stopping the rotating left reel 18 based on the reception of the left stop switch input signal from the status board 100.

(Intermediate stop switch 12sw)
The middle stop switch 12sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the middle stop button 12. Here, the status board 100 transmits an intermediate stop switch input signal to the main control board 300 when the operation of the intermediate stop button 12 is detected by the intermediate stop switch 12sw. The main control board 300 performs a process of stopping the rotating middle reel 19 based on the reception of the middle stop switch input signal from the status board 100.

(Right stop switch 13sw)
The right stop switch 13sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the right stop button 13. Here, the status board 100 transmits a right stop switch input signal to the main control board 300 when the operation of the right stop button 13 is detected by the right stop switch 13sw. Then, the main control board 300 performs processing for stopping the rotating right reel 20 based on the reception of the right stop switch input signal from the status board 100.

(Selector sensor 14s)
The selector sensor 14 s is a sensor for detecting that an appropriate medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 6. Here, the status board 100 transmits a selector sensor input signal to the main control board 300 when an appropriate medal passage is detected by the selector sensor 14s. Then, the main control board 300 receives the selector sensor input signal from the status board 100, and adds “1” to the number of medals to be stored (credited) or the number of medals used in the game. A process of adding “1” is performed.

(Left stepping motor 151)
The left stepping motor 151 is provided inside the left reel 18 and is provided for controlling the left reel 18. The left stepping motor 151 has a configuration capable of stopping the rotation shaft at a specified angle. As a result, the left reel 18 rotates at a constant angle each time a pulse signal is output to the left stepping motor 151. The main control board 300 manages the rotation angle of the left reel 18 by counting the number of times a pulse signal is output to the left stepping motor 151 after a reel index is detected by a left reel sensor 154s described later. .

(Medium stepping motor 152)
The middle stepping motor 152 is provided inside the middle reel 19 and is provided for controlling the middle reel 19. Further, the middle stepping motor 152 has a configuration capable of stopping the rotation axis at a specified angle. As a result, the intermediate reel 19 rotates at a constant angle each time a pulse signal is output to the intermediate stepping motor 152. The main control board 300 manages the rotation angle of the middle reel 19 by counting the number of times a pulse signal is output to the middle stepping motor 152 after the reel index is detected by the middle reel sensor 155s described later. .

(Right stepping motor 153)
The right stepping motor 153 is provided inside the right reel 20 and is provided for controlling the right reel 20. The right stepping motor 153 has a configuration capable of stopping the rotation shaft at a specified angle. As a result, the right reel 20 rotates at a constant angle each time a pulse signal is output to the right stepping motor 153. The main control board 300 manages the rotation angle of the right reel 20 by counting the number of times a pulse signal is output to the right stepping motor 153 after a reel index is detected by a right reel sensor 156s described later. .

(Left reel sensor 154s)
The left reel sensor 154s is provided inside the left reel 18, and includes an optical sensor having a light emitting part and a light receiving part. The left reel sensor 154s is provided to detect a reel index indicating that the left reel 18 has rotated “1”.

(Medium reel sensor 155s)
The middle reel sensor 155s is provided inside the middle reel 19, and includes an optical sensor having a light emitting part and a light receiving part. The middle reel sensor 155s is provided to detect a reel index indicating that the middle reel 19 has rotated “1”.

(Right reel sensor 156s)
The right reel sensor 156s is provided inside the right reel 20, and includes an optical sensor having a light emitting part and a light receiving part. The right reel sensor 156s is provided to detect a reel index indicating that the right reel 20 has rotated “1”.

(Power switch 201sw)
The power switch 201sw is a switch for detecting an operation of the power button 201. Here, the power supply board 200 performs a process of supplying power to the gaming machine 1 when the operation of the power button 201 is detected by the power switch 201sw.

(Hopper sensor 202s)
The hopper sensor 202s is a sensor for detecting that a medal to be paid out by driving the hopper 202 has passed. Here, the power supply board 200 transmits a hopper sensor input signal to the main control board 300 when the hopper sensor 202s detects the payout of medals. Then, the main control board 300 performs a process of subtracting the payout number based on the reception of the hopper sensor input signal from the status board 100.

(Monitor display unit 29)
The monitor display unit 29 is made up of 7-segment LEDs of “4” digits, and is provided on the main control board 300. In addition, the monitor display unit 29 displays an advantageous period ratio in the cumulative game, a continuous action ratio between the “6000” games, a bonus ratio between the “6000” games, a continuous action ratio in the cumulative game, and a cumulative action ratio in the cumulative game. It is provided to display the ratio of bonuses.

(Advantageous period ratio in cumulative games)
Here, in this embodiment, the “advantageous period ratio in the accumulated game” is a value obtained by dividing the number of games played in the advantageous period by the accumulated number of games. When the main control board 300 performs control to display the advantageous period ratio in the accumulated game on the monitor display unit 29, the main control board 300 displays the advantageous period ratio in the accumulated game in the lower “2” digits of the monitor display unit 29. In addition, an identifier indicating that the advantageous period ratio in the accumulated game is displayed is displayed in the upper “2” digits of the monitor display unit 29.

(Consecutive action ratio of “6000” games)
Further, in the present embodiment, the accessory continuous operation ratio between “6000” games is a value obtained by dividing the number of times the accessory continuous operation device is operated by “6000”. When the main control board 300 performs control to display the accessory continuous operation ratio between “6000” games on the monitor display unit 29, the main control board 300 displays the accessory continuous operation ratio between “6000” games to the monitor display unit 29. Control to display the identifier in the upper “2” digit of the monitor display unit 29 while performing control to display in the lower “2” digit of the “6000” game. Do.

(Percentage of items between “6000” games)
Further, in the present embodiment, the “ratio of bonuses between the“ 6000 ”games is a value obtained by dividing the number of times the bonuses are actuated by“ 6000 ”. When the main control board 300 performs control to display the bonus rate between “6000” games on the monitor display unit 29, the main control board 300 sets the bonus rate between “6000” games to the lower “2” of the monitor display unit 29. Control to display in the “digit”, and control to display the identifier indicating that the ratio of the actors between the “6000” games is displayed in the upper “2” digit of the monitor display unit 29.

(Consecutive action ratio of items in cumulative games)
Further, in the present embodiment, the accessory continuous operation ratio in the cumulative game is a value obtained by dividing the number of times the accessory continuous operation device is operated by the cumulative number of games. When the main control board 300 performs control to display the continuous action ratio of the accumulated games in the monitor display unit 29, the main control board 300 displays the consecutive action ratio of the accumulated games in the lower “2” digit of the monitor display section 29. And an identifier indicating that an accessory continuous action ratio in the cumulative game is displayed is displayed in the upper “2” digit of the monitor display unit 29.

(Composition ratio in accumulated games)
Further, in the present embodiment, the ratio of the bonus item in the cumulative game is a value obtained by dividing the number of times the bonus character is actuated by the cumulative game number. When the main control board 300 performs the control to display the bonus item in the cumulative game on the monitor display unit 29, the main control board 300 performs the control to display the bonus rate in the cumulative game in the lower “2” digit of the monitor display unit 29. At the same time, control is performed to display an identifier indicating that the ratio of the feature in the accumulated game is displayed in the upper “2” digits of the monitor display unit 29.

(External concentration terminal board 30)
The external concentrated terminal board 30 is managed by the main control board 300, a medal insertion signal that can specify the number of medals used in the game, a medal payout signal that can specify the number of medals paid out to the player, That can identify the fact that has moved to the “ART state” described later, the BB signal that can be identified that “the combination of symbols related to BB” is displayed, and the fact that an illegal act has been performed Is provided for transmitting a security signal to the outside of the gaming machine 1 such as a hall computer (not shown).

(Main CPU 301)
The main CPU 301 is provided on the main control board 300. Further, the main CPU 301 reads a program stored in a main ROM 302, which will be described later, and performs a predetermined arithmetic process in accordance with the progress of the game, so that the status board 100, the reel control board 150, the power board 200, and the sub control board. A predetermined signal is transmitted to 400.

(Main ROM 302)
The main ROM 302 is provided on the main control board 300. The main ROM 302 is provided for storing a control program executed by the main CPU 301, a data table, data for transmitting a command to the sub control board 400, and the like.

(Main RAM 303)
The main RAM 303 is provided on the main control board 300. The main RAM 303 is provided for storing various data determined by the execution of the program by the main CPU 301. Specifically, the main RAM 303 is provided with various counters such as a later-described input number counter and various storage areas such as a setting value storage area described later.

(Main random number generator 304)
The main random number generator 304 is provided on the main control board 300. The main random number generator 304 is provided for generating a random value used in a lottery or the like for determining a winning combination. Here, in the present embodiment, the main random number generator 304 generates a random number value in the range of “0” to “65535”.

(Production button sensor 21s)
The effect button sensor 21 s is connected to the effect button 21 and is provided to detect an operation of the effect button 21. Here, the effect button sensor 21 s transmits an effect button sensor input signal to the sub control board 400 based on the detection of the operation of the effect button 21. Then, the sub control board 400 performs processing when the effect button 21 is operated based on the reception of the effect button sensor input signal.

(Cross key sensor 22s)
The cross key sensor 22 s is connected to the cross key 22 and is provided to detect an operation of the cross key 22. Here, the cross key sensor 22 s transmits a cross key sensor input signal to the sub-control board 400 based on detecting the operation of the cross key 22. Then, the sub-control board 400 performs processing when the cross key 22 is operated based on the reception of the cross key sensor input signal.

(Sub CPU 401)
The sub CPU 401 is provided on the sub control board 400. Further, the sub CPU 401 reads a program stored in a sub ROM 402, which will be described later, and performs predetermined processing based on command information received from the main control board 300 and signals input from the effect button sensor 21s and the cross key sensor 22s. It is provided for performing calculations and supplying the results of the calculations to the effect control board 500 and the like.

(Sub ROM 402)
The sub ROM 402 is provided on the sub control board 400. The sub ROM 402 is provided for storing a control program executed by the sub CPU 401, a data table, and the like. Specifically, the sub ROM 402 stores an effect determination table and the like.

(Sub RAM 403)
The sub RAM 403 is provided on the sub control board 400. The sub RAM 403 is provided for storing various data determined by the execution of the program by the sub CPU 401.

(Sub-random number generator 404)
The sub random number generator 404 is provided on the sub control board 400. The sub-random number generator 404 is provided for generating a random value used in a lottery or the like for determining the production. Here, in the present embodiment, the sub-random number generator 404 generates a random value in the range of “0” to “65535”.

(Production control CPU 501)
The effect control CPU 501 is provided on the effect control board 500. The effect control CPU 501 is provided to read a program stored in an effect control ROM 502 (to be described later) and create a display list based on a signal received from the sub control board 400. The effect control CPU 501 performs control for causing the liquid crystal display device 31 to display image data stored in a CGROM 504 described later.

(Production control ROM 502)
The effect control ROM 502 is provided on the effect control board 500. The effect control ROM 502 is provided for storing a control program executed by the effect control CPU 501, a data table, and the like. Specifically, the effect control ROM 502 is a program for control processing of the effect control CPU 501, a display list generation program for generating a display list, a combination of animation scenes that are referred to when displaying animations, and a display order of animation scenes. A weight frame indicating an image display time, various target data such as a sprite identification number and a transfer source address, various parameters such as a sprite display position and a transfer destination address, a drawing method, and the like are stored.

(Production control RAM 503)
The effect control RAM 503 is provided on the effect control board 500. The effect control RAM 503 functions as a data work area during the calculation process of the effect control CPU 501, and is provided for temporarily storing data read from the effect control ROM 502.

(CGROM504)
The CGROM 504 is provided on the effect control board 500. The CGROM 504 includes color number information that specifies a color number for each pixel in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, “32” pixels × “32” pixels), and an α value that indicates the transparency of the image. It is provided for compressing and storing image data comprising a set.

(Sound source IC505)
The sound source IC 505 is provided on the effect control board 500. The sound source IC 505 is provided for reading a program and data relating to sound stored in a sound source ROM 506, which will be described later, and generating a sound signal for driving the speaker 33.

(Sound source ROM 506)
The sound source ROM 506 is provided on the effect control board 500. Further, the sound source ROM 506 is provided for storing a program, data, and the like related to a sound output when an effect is executed.

(VDP507)
The VDP 507 is a so-called image processor, and controls to read image data from the “display frame buffer area” out of the first frame buffer area and the second frame buffer area based on an instruction from the effect control CPU 501. Then, control for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 31 is performed by generating a video signal (for example, LVDS signal or RGB signal) based on the read image data. The VDP 507 includes a control register (not shown), a CG bus interface, a CPU interface, a clock generation circuit, an expansion circuit, a drawing circuit, a display circuit, a memory controller, and the like, which are connected by a bus.

(Array data table)
Next, the array data table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The arrangement data table is provided in the main ROM 302, and the symbol position of the symbol displayed in the middle of the display window 23 when the left reel sensor 154s, the middle reel sensor 155s, and the right reel sensor 156s detect the reel index. Is defined as “00”. Also, symbol positions “00” to “20” are defined based on the symbol position “00”.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the array data table includes “a symbol related to red seven”, “a symbol related to white seven”, “a symbol related to black seven”, “a symbol related to BAR”, and “ "Replay Game", "Bell Design", "Bell Design", "Bell Design", "Watermelon Design", and "Cherry Design" "Design" is arranged.

(Design combination table)
Next, the symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The symbol combination table is stored in the main ROM 302 and defines the symbol combination name, symbol combination, and the number of medals to be paid out to the player.

  Here, when the combination of symbols displayed along the active line matches the symbol combination specified in the symbol combination table, the medal is paid out, “re-play” is activated, and “bonus” is activated. Control for giving a privilege such as transition of the gaming state is performed. If the symbol combination displayed along the active line does not match the symbol combination defined in the symbol combination table, the game is “lost”.

  In addition, the symbol combination table includes “a symbol combination related to Red Seven BB”, “a symbol combination related to White Seven BB”, “a symbol combination related to Black Seven BB”, and “a first normal replay”. "Combination of Symbols", "Combination of Symbols of Second Normal Replay", "Combination of Symbols of Third Normal Replay", "Combination of Symbols of Fourth Normal Replay", and "Transition Replay “Combination of symbols”, “Combination of symbols related to follow replay”, and “Combination of symbols related to BAR uniform replay” are defined.

  In addition, the symbol combination table includes “a symbol combination related to the failure bell”, “a symbol combination related to the first correct bell”, “a symbol combination related to the second correct bell”, and “a third correct answer bell”. "Combination of symbols related to watermelon", "Combination of symbols related to watermelon", "Combination of symbols related to first cherry", "Combination of symbols related to second cherry", and "Combination of symbols related to third cherry" “Combination”, “Combination of symbols related to the 4th cherry”, “Combination of symbols related to the 5th cherry”, “Combination of symbols related to the 1st special role”, and “Combination of symbols related to the 2nd special role” “Combination” is defined. In addition, the symbol combination table includes “a symbol combination related to the first blank”, “a symbol combination related to the second blank”, “a symbol combination related to the third blank”, and “a symbol combination related to the fourth blank”. “Combination of symbols”, “Combination of symbols according to fifth blank”, and “Combination of symbols according to sixth blank” are defined.

  Here, in the present embodiment, “a combination of symbols related to Red Seven BB”, “a combination of symbols related to White Seven BB”, or “a combination of symbols related to Black Seven BB” is displayed on the active line. In the case of the failure, the operation of BB is performed. When the operation “BB” is performed, it is advantageous for the player as compared to before the operation “BB” is performed.

  In this embodiment, “a combination of symbols related to Red Seven BB”, “a combination of symbols related to White Seven BB”, and “a combination of symbols related to Black Seven BB” are collectively referred to as “related to BB”. It is called a “combination of symbols”. Furthermore, “a combination of symbols related to Red Seven BB” and “a combination of symbols related to White Seven BB” are collectively referred to as “a combination of symbols related to Normal BB”. Further, “a combination of symbols related to the black seven BB” is also referred to as “a combination of symbols related to the special BB”.

  In the present embodiment, “the combination of symbols related to the first normal replay”, “the combination of symbols related to the second normal replay”, “the combination of symbols related to the third normal replay”, “the fourth normal replay” When the “combination of symbols related”, “combination of symbols related to transition replay”, “combination of symbols related to follow replay”, or “combination of symbols related to BAR-matched replay” is displayed on the active line, The “replay” operation is performed. When the “re-game” operation is performed, the next game can be performed without inserting medals.

  In this embodiment, “a combination of symbols related to the first normal replay”, “a combination of symbols related to the second normal replay”, “a combination of symbols related to the third normal replay”, and “fourth normal replay” The “combination of symbols related to replay” is collectively referred to as “combination of symbols related to normal replay”. In addition, “the combination of symbols related to normal replay”, “the combination of symbols related to transition replay”, “the combination of symbols related to follow replay”, and “the combination of symbols related to BAR matching replay” This is called “combination of symbols related to replay”.

  In the present embodiment, “the combination of symbols related to the first correct bell”, “the combination of symbols related to the second correct bell”, and “the combination of symbols related to the third correct bell” are collectively referred to as “ It is called “combination of symbols related to correct bell”. In addition, “the combination of symbols related to the failed bell” and “the combination of symbols related to the correct answer bell” are collectively referred to as “the combination of symbols related to the bell”.

  In addition, “a combination of symbols related to the first cherry”, “a combination of symbols related to the second cherry”, “a combination of symbols related to the third cherry”, “a combination of symbols related to the fourth cherry”, “The combination of symbols relating to the fifth cherry” is collectively referred to as “the combination of symbols relating to the cherry”. Further, “the combination of symbols related to the first special role” and “the combination of symbols related to the second special role” are collectively referred to as “the combination of symbols related to the special role”.

  In addition, “a combination of symbols related to the first blank”, “a combination of symbols related to the second blank”, “a combination of symbols related to the third blank”, “a combination of symbols related to the fourth blank”, The “combination of symbols related to the fifth blank” and the “combination of symbols related to the sixth blank” are collectively referred to as “the combination of symbols related to the blank”.

  In the present embodiment, “a combination of symbols related to a bell”, “a combination of symbols related to a watermelon”, “a combination of symbols related to a cherry”, or “a combination of symbols related to a special role” is on the effective line. When displayed, the medal is paid out.

  In the present embodiment, “the combination of symbols related to the bell”, “the combination of symbols related to the watermelon”, “the combination of symbols related to the cherry”, and “the combination of symbols related to the special role” are collectively referred to as “winning a prize”. "Combination of symbols related to".

(Relationship between winning role, stop button operation order, winnings, etc.)
Next, based on FIG. 5, the relationship between the winning combination, the operation order of the stop button, and winnings will be described.

  In FIG. 5, the winning number, the winning combination corresponding to the winning number, the condition device corresponding to the winning combination, whether or not each game state can be determined as the winning combination, the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, The relationship with the combination of symbols that can be displayed on the active line by the operation order of the right stop button 13 (hereinafter also referred to as stop operation order) is shown.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the condition device to be operated varies depending on the determined winning combination. For example, when the “normal replay” of the winning number “01” is determined as the winning combination by the internal lottery process described later, the condition device to be operated is “normal replay”. That is, when “normal replay” of the winning number “01” is determined as a winning combination, it is allowed to display “a combination of symbols related to normal replay” on the active line.

  In this embodiment, even if the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 are operated at the same symbol position, the player operates the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13. Depending on the order, winning combinations with different combinations of symbols on the active line are provided. For example, when the “first push order bell” of the winning number “17” is determined as a winning combination by an internal lottery process described later, the conditional devices that will be activated are “correct answer bell” and “failure bell”. And “blank”. When the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 are rotating, the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 are operated in this order. Will be displayed on the active line. On the other hand, when the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 are rotating, if the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 are operated in an order other than the order, "Combination of symbols related to" or "Combination of symbols related to blank" is displayed on the active line.

  Further, in this embodiment, even if the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 are operated at the same symbol position, the first of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 by the player. Depending on the operation position, winning combinations with different combinations of symbols on the active line are provided. For example, in the internal lottery process to be described later, when the “special replay E” of the winning number “11” is determined as the winning combination, the condition devices that will operate are “normal replay”, “transition replay”, “BAR-matched replay” and “follow replay”. When the left stop button 11 is first operated while the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 are rotating, “a combination of symbols related to normal replay” is displayed on the active line. The Rukoto. On the other hand, when the middle stop button 12 is first operated while the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 are rotating, the “combination of symbols relating to transition replay” is displayed on the active line. The Rukoto. Further, when the right stop button 13 is first operated while the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 are rotating, "the combination of symbols relating to the BAR uniform replay" or "follow replay" The “combination of symbols” is displayed on the active line.

  In the present embodiment, when the condition device related to the bonus and the other condition device are activated simultaneously, the combination of symbols related to the other condition device is preferentially displayed on the effective line. Will be. For example, when the winning number “25” “watermelon + red BB” is determined as the winning combination, the condition devices that are to be activated are “watermelon” and “red BB”. In this case, the “combination of symbols related to watermelon” is displayed on the active line in preference to the “combination of symbols related to red Seven BB”.

  Further, for example, when “Watermelon + Red BB” of the winning number “25” is determined as the winning combination and “Combination of Watermelon Symbols” is displayed on the active line, “The Symbol of Red Seven BB” Until the “combination” is displayed on the active line, information indicating that “red BB” has been won is carried over. In the next game, for example, when the “normal replay” of the winning number “01” is won, the operating condition devices are “red BB” and “normal replay”. In this case, the “combination of symbols related to normal replay” is displayed on the active line in preference to the “combination of symbols related to red BB”.

  In the next game in which information indicating that “Red BB” has been won is carried over, for example, when the “common bell” with the winning number “12” is won, the condition device that operates is “Red BB”. And "the correct answer bell". In this case, the “combination of symbols related to the common bell” is displayed on the active line in preference to the “combination of symbols related to the red seven BB”. The same applies to “white BB” and “black BB”.

  That is, the “combination of symbols related to replay” and the “combination of symbols related to winning” are displayed on the active line with priority over the “combination of symbols related to bonus”. It should be noted that even if the “combination of symbols related to bonus game” is given priority over the “combination of symbols related to replay”, it is displayed on the active line. The “combination of symbols” may be preferentially displayed on the active line.

(Winning role determination table)
Next, the winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The winning combination determination table is stored in the main ROM 302 and is used when determining a winning combination by an internal lottery process described later. In the winning combination determination table, a winning number, a winning combination corresponding to the winning number, and a lottery value for each “game state” to be described later are defined. In this embodiment, as described later, the “gaming state” includes “first RT gaming state” (RT1), “second RT gaming state” (RT2), “third RT gaming state” (RT3), “ A “fourth RT gaming state” (RT4) and an “RB gaming state” (RB) are provided. In the present embodiment, in the winning combination determination table, a lottery value is provided for each of the setting values “1” to “6”, but for the lottery values with the setting values “2” to “5”. The illustration is omitted.

  In addition, the winning combination determination table includes “normal replay” of the winning number “01”, “push order replay A” of the winning number “02”, and “pressed” of the winning number “03” in the “first RT gaming state”. “Sequence Replay B”, “Push Order Replay C” with Winning Number “04”, “Push Order Replay D” with Winning Number “05”, “Push Order Replay E” with Winning Number “06”, and Winning Number “12” “common bell”, winning number “13” “watermelon”, winning number “14” “weak cherry”, winning number “15” “strong cherry”, and winning number “16” “Chance role”, winning number “17” “first pushing order bell”, winning number “18” “second pushing order bell”, and winning number “19” “third pushing order bell” And “4th push order bell” with the winning number “20” and “5th push with the winning number“ 21 ”. "Order Bell", "Red BB" with winning number "22", "White BB" with winning number "23", "Black BB" with winning number "24", "Watermelon +" with winning number "25" “Red BB”, “weak cherry + red BB” with winning number “26”, “strong cherry + red BB” with winning number “27”, “chance role + red BB” with winning number “28”, "Watermelon + white BB" with winning number "29", "Weak cherry + white BB" with winning number "30", "Strong cherry + white BB" with winning number "31", and winning number "32" "Chance role + white BB", winning number "33" "watermelon + black BB", winning number "34" "weak cherry + black BB", winning number "35" "strong cherry + black BB" ”And“ chance combination + black BB ”of the winning number“ 36 ”are specified.

  That is, the lottery value other than these is “0”, and when the lottery is performed using the winning combination determination table in the “first RT gaming state”, the “special replay A” of the winning number “07” and the winning number “Special Replay B” of “08”, “Special Replay C” of winning number “09”, “Special Replay D” of winning number “10”, and “Special Replay E” of winning number “11” are won. It is not determined as a role.

In this embodiment, “push order replay A”, “push order replay B”, “push order replay C”, “push order replay D”, and “push order replay E” are collectively referred to as “ It is called “push order replay”, “special replay A”, “special replay B”, “special replay C”, “special replay D”, and “special replay E” are collectively called “special replay”. That's it.
In addition, “normal replay”, “push order replay”, and “special replay” are collectively referred to as “replay”.

Also, “weak cherry” and “strong cherry” are collectively referred to as “cherry”.
In addition, “first push order bell”, “second push order bell”, “third push order bell”, “fourth push order bell”, and “fifth push order bell” are collectively referred to as “ It is called “push order bell”.
Also, “common bell” and “push order bell” are collectively referred to as “bell”.

Further, there is no difference in winning probability between “red BB” and “white BB” depending on the set value. That is, “red BB” and “white BB” are “bonus without setting difference”. Therefore, “red BB” and “white BB” are collectively referred to as “normal BB”.
In “Black BB”, the winning probability varies depending on the set value. That is, “black BB” is “a bonus with a setting difference”. Therefore, “black BB” is also referred to as “special BB”.

  Further, the winning combination determination table includes “normal replay” with a winning number “01”, “common bell” with a winning number “12”, and “watermelon” with a winning number “13” in the “second RT gaming state”. The winning number “14” “weak cherry”, the winning number “15” “strong cherry”, the winning number “16” “chance role”, and the winning number “17” “first push order bell” The winning number “18” “second pushing order bell”, the winning number “19” “third pushing order bell”, the winning number “20” “fourth pushing order bell”, and the winning number “ 21 ”“ 5th push order bell ”, winning number“ 22 ”“ red BB ”, winning number“ 23 ”“ white BB ”, winning number“ 24 ”“ black BB ”, winning number “Watermelon + red BB” of “25”, “Weak cherry + red BB” of winning number “26”, and winning number “27” “Strong Cherry + Red BB”, “No. Chance + Red BB” with winning number “28”, “Watermelon + White BB” with winning number “29”, “Weak Cherry + White BB” with winning number “30” ”,“ Strong cherry + white BB ”with winning number“ 31 ”,“ chance role + white BB ”with winning number“ 32 ”,“ watermelon + black BB ”with winning number“ 33 ”, and winning number“ The lottery values are defined for “weak cherry + black BB” of “34”, “strong cherry + black BB” of winning number “35”, and “chance combination + black BB” of winning number “36”.

  That is, the lottery value other than these is “0”, and in the case of performing the lottery using the winning combination determination table in the “second RT gaming state”, the winning number “02” “push order replay A” and the winning “Push Order Replay B” with the number “03”, “Push Order Replay C” with the winning number “04”, “Push Order Replay D” with the winning number “05”, and “Push Order” with the winning number “06”. “Replay E”, “Special Replay A” with the winning number “07”, “Special Replay B” with the winning number “08”, “Special Replay C” with the winning number “09”, and the winning number “10”. “Special Replay D” and “Special Replay E” of the winning number “11” are not determined as the winning combination.

  In the “third RT gaming state”, “fourth RT gaming state”, and “RB gaming state”, each lottery value is set for each winning number, as shown in FIG.

(State transition diagram managed by the main control board)
Next, a state transition diagram managed by the main control board will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of states managed by the main control board 300 are provided separately from gaming states such as “first RT gaming state” and “RB gaming state” described later. Specifically, in this embodiment, “normal state”, “predictor state”, “ART ready state”, “chance state”, “ART state”, “high probability state”, “normal carryover state”, “ “Normal Normal BB State”, “Normal Special BB State”, “Carry-over State during ART”, “Normal BB State during ART”, “Special BB State during ART”, and “ART Additional State” totaling “13” State is defined. Therefore, in the following, each state managed by the main control board 300 and each transition will be described.

(Normal state)
The “normal state” is a disadvantageous state for the player. Here, in the “normal state”, a process of lottery of whether to shift to the “ART ready state” is performed. Then, as a result of performing a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the “ART ready state”, if it is determined to shift to the “ART ready state”, the process proceeds to the “ART ready state” via the “precursor state”. Control is performed. As will be described later, when the state shifts to the “ART ready state”, the game is shifted to the “ART state” by digesting a predetermined number of games. In effect, whether or not to shift to the “ART state” is selected.

  Further, in the “normal state”, a process of drawing whether or not to shift to the “chance state” is performed. Then, as a result of performing a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the “chance state”, if it is determined to shift to the “chance state”, the control to shift to the “chance state” via the “predictor state” is performed. Done.

  Further, in the “normal state”, a process for lottery of whether to shift to the “high probability state” is performed. Then, as a result of performing the lottery on whether or not to shift to the “high probability state”, when it is determined to shift to the “high probability state”, control to shift to the “high probability state” is performed.

  In the “normal state”, when a bonus (“red BB”, “white BB”, or “black BB”) is determined as a winning combination by an internal lottery process described later, the “normal carry-over” from the “normal state” Control to shift to “state” is performed. When the normal BB (“red BB” or “white BB”) is determined as the winning combination, if it is determined to shift to the “ART ready state”, the “normal carryover state”, “normal Control is made to shift to the “ART ready state” after the “normal BB state” ends.

(Predictive state)
The “predictive state” may shift to the “chance state” in the “normal state” or the “high probability state” when it is determined to shift to the “ART ready state” or in the “normal state”. If it is determined, the state is shifted to Since the “ART ready state” is a state that shifts to the “ART state”, the “precursor state” is a state that can be expected to shift to the “ART state”.

  Here, in the “precursor state”, when the value of the predecessor state game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is “0”, that is, when the end condition of the “precursor state” is satisfied, Control to shift from the “precursor state” to the “ART ready state” or “chance state” is performed. When the value of the predecessor state game number counter is “0”, the ART ready state winning flag is ON (in the “normal state” or “high probability state”, the state may shift to the “ART ready state”. If it is determined that the “predictive state” is shifted to the “ART ready state” and the ART ready state winning flag is OFF (in the “normal state”, it is determined to shift to the “chance state”). ), A control to shift from the “predictive state” to the “chance state” is performed.

  Further, in the “precursor state”, when a bonus (“red BB”, “white BB”, or “black BB”) is determined as a winning combination by an internal lottery process described later, the “predictor state” is changed to “ART in progress”. Control to shift to the “carryover state” is performed.

(ART ready state)
The “ART ready state” is a state that is shifted to when the predetermined number of games is consumed and the ART ready state winning flag is ON in the “precursor state”. The “ART ready state” is a state in which the transition to the “ART state” is promised. Here, in the “ART ready state”, when the “combination of symbols related to transition replay” is displayed on the active line, or when the gaming state is the “second RT gaming state”, the “ART ready state” ”To“ ART state ”.

  In the “ART ready state”, when a bonus (“red BB”, “white BB”, or “black BB”) is determined as a winning combination by an internal lottery process described later, Control to shift to the “carrying state during ART” is performed.

(Chance state)
The “chance state” is a state that is shifted to when the predetermined number of games are consumed and the ART ready state winning flag is OFF in the “predictor state”. The “chance state” is a state in which there is a possibility of shifting to the “normal state” without shifting to the “ART state”. Here, in the “chance state”, when the value of the chance state game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 becomes “0”, that is, when the end condition of the “chance state” is satisfied, Control to shift from the “chance state” to the “normal state” is performed.

  Further, in the “chance state”, a process for drawing whether or not to shift to the “ART ready state” is performed. Then, as a result of performing a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the “ART ready state”, if it is determined to shift to the “ART ready state”, control to shift to the “ART ready state” is performed.

  In the “chance state”, when a bonus (“red BB”, “white BB”, or “black BB”) is determined as a winning combination by an internal lottery process described later, the “chance state” is changed from “chance state” to “ART in progress”. Control to shift to the “carryover state” is performed.

(ART state)
The “ART state” is a left stop button for displaying “a combination of symbols relating to the push order bell” on the active line when “push order bell” is determined as the winning combination by an internal lottery process described later. 11, the operation order of the middle stop button 12 and the right stop button 13 is informed.

  Here, in the “ART state”, when the value of the ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 becomes “0”, that is, when the termination condition of the “ART state” is satisfied, Control to shift from “state” to “normal state” is performed.

  Further, in the “ART state”, when the bonus (“red BB”, “white BB”, or “black BB”) is determined as a winning combination by the internal lottery process described later, Control to shift to the “carryover state” is performed.

(High probability state)
The “high probability state” is a state that is transferred when it is determined to shift to the “high probability state” in the “normal state”. The “high probability state” is a state in which the probability that the state can be shifted to the “ART ready state” is higher than the “normal state”.

  Further, in the “high probability state”, a process of lottery of whether to shift to the “ART ready state” is performed. Then, as a result of performing a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the “ART ready state”, if it is determined to shift to the “ART ready state”, the process proceeds to the “ART ready state” via the “precursor state”. Will be.

  Further, in the “high probability state”, a process of drawing whether or not to shift to the “normal state”, so-called “falling lottery” is performed. Then, as a result of performing the “falling lottery”, if it is determined to shift to the “normal state” (winning the “falling lottery”), the transition to the “normal state” is made. That is, the “high probability state” is a state in which there is a possibility of transition to the “normal state” without transition to the “ART state” or the “ART ready state”.

  In the “high probability state”, when a bonus (“red BB”, “white BB”, or “black BB”) is determined as a winning combination by an internal lottery process described later, Control to shift to the “carrying state during ART” is performed.

(Normal carryover state)
The “normal carryover state” is a state that is shifted when the bonus is determined as a winning combination in the “normal state”.
Here, in the “normal carryover state”, when the “combination of symbols related to the normal BB” is displayed on the active line, control is performed to shift from the “normal carryover state” to the “normal normal BB state”. When the “combination of symbols related to special RB” is displayed on the active line, control is performed to shift from the “normal carry-over state” to the “normal special BB state”.

(Normal BB state at normal time)
The “normal BB state at normal time” is a state that is shifted when the “combination of symbols related to the normal BB” is displayed on the active line in the “normal carryover state”. Here, in the “normal normal BB state”, when the normal BB termination condition is satisfied (for example, more than “200” medals have been paid out in the “normal BB state”), the ART ready state If the winning flag is ON ("Advantage period" to be described later: "Advantage period shift lottery" has been won), the control to shift from the "normal BB state" to the "ART ready state" is performed and the ART ready state If the winning flag is OFF (“normal period” described later), control is performed to shift from the “normal normal BB state” to the “normal state”.

(Normal special BB state)
The “normal special BB state” is a state that is shifted to when the “combination of symbols related to the special BB” is displayed on the active line in the “normal carryover state”. Here, in the “normal special BB state”, when the special BB end condition is satisfied (for example, “100” medals are paid out in the “special BB state”), Control to shift from “special BB state” to “normal state” is performed.

  In the following, “normal normal BB state” and “normal special BB state” are collectively referred to as “normal BB state”.

(Carry-over state during ART)
In “ART carry-over state”, the bonus was determined as a winning combination in “ART state”, “predictor state”, “ART ready state”, “chance state”, “high probability state”, and “ART added state” It is a state that is transferred to the case.

Here, in the “ART carryover state”, when “combination of symbols related to the normal BB” is displayed on the active line, the control to shift from the “ART carryover state” to the “ART normal BB state” is performed. When the “combination of symbols related to special BB” is displayed on the activated line, control is performed to shift from the “carried-on state during ART” to the “special BB state during ART”.
Hereinafter, the “normal carryover state” and the “ART carryover state” are collectively referred to as “carryover state”.

(Normal BB state during ART)
The “normal BB state during ART” is a state that is shifted when “combination of symbols related to normal BB” is displayed on the active line in the “carried-over state during ART”. Here, in the “normal BB state during ART”, the normal BB termination condition is satisfied (for example, when “200 medals are paid out in the“ normal BB state ”), Control to shift from “normal BB state” to “ART ready state” is performed.

(Special BB state during ART)
The “art BB state during ART” is a state that is shifted when “the combination of symbols related to the special BB” is displayed on the active line in the “carry-over state during ART”. Here, in the “special BB state during ART”, the special BB end condition is satisfied (for example, in the “special BB state”, the special BB end condition is satisfied (for example, in the “special BB state”, “ In the event that more than 100 medals have been paid out), the control is performed to shift from the “art BB state during ART” to the “ART added state”.

  Hereinafter, the “normal BB state during ART” and the “special BB state during ART” are collectively referred to as “the BB state during ART”. The “normal BB state” and the “ART BB state” are collectively referred to as “bonus state”. Furthermore, “normal normal BB state” and “normal BB state during ART” are collectively referred to as “normal BB state”, and “normal special BB state” and “special BB state during ART” are collectively referred to. This is called “special BB state”.

(Art on top)
The “ART added state” is a state in which the number of games that can be played in the “ART state” is added. Specifically, the “ART added state” is a state where the number of games that can be played in the “ART state” is added when an additional number of games is won by an ART game number adding lottery process described later.

In the “ART added state”, when the value of the ART added game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 becomes “0”, that is, when the end condition of the “ART added state” is satisfied, “ Control to shift from the “ART added state” to the “ART state” is performed.
In addition, when the bonus (“red BB”, “white BB”, or “black BB”) is determined as the winning combination in the “ART added state” by an internal lottery process described later, the “ART added state” is changed to “ Control to shift to the “carrying state during ART” is performed.

(Advantageous period)
Next, the “advantageous period” and the transition of the advantageous period will be described.
In the present embodiment, apart from the above state, a plurality of periods managed by the main control board 300 are provided. Specifically, in this embodiment, a total of “three” periods of “normal period”, “advantage period”, and “standby period” are defined. Note that the “advantageous period” is a period that is more advantageous than the period of “normal state” for the player. In addition, the “standby period” is a period before the transition from the “normal period” to the “advantage period” is determined and before the “advantage period”. That is, the “standby period” is a period in which a period display segment 16a (hereinafter also referred to as a period display unit) of the payout number display unit 16, which will be described later, is not lit while maintaining the right to shift to the “advantage period”. is there.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, when the shift to the “advantageous period” is determined, the period display segment 16a of the payout number display unit 16 is turned on at a predetermined timing. Specifically, until the game in which the “advantageous period” is started, for example, in the middle of the game immediately before the game in which the “advantageous period” starts, the period display segment 16a of the payout number display 16 is set. Light up. Further, the lighting of the period display segment 16a of the payout number display device 16 continues to be lit without being turned off until the “advantageous period” ends.

Hereinafter, each state and the transition of the period will be described.
When shifting from the “normal state” to the “predictor state” or the “high probability state”, control is performed to shift from the “normal period” to the “advantageous period”. In addition, in the “normal state”, when the bonus is selected, if the lottery for shifting to the ART preparation state is won, control is performed to shift from the “normal period” to the “standby period”.

When “normal BB” is established in the “normal carryover state” during the standby period, control is performed to shift from the “standby period” to the “advantageous period”.
Further, in each state in the “advantageous period”, when the termination condition of the “advantageous period” is satisfied, control is performed to shift from the “advantageous period” to the “normal period”.

  Further, in the “favorable period”, when the advantageous period end flag provided in the main RAM 303 is ON (the value of the advantageous period game number counter is “0”), the “advantage period” is shifted to the “normal period”. Control. Here, the advantageous period end flag is a flag for determining whether or not the “advantage period” ends. When the value of the advantageous period game number counter becomes “0”, the advantageous period end flag is set to “ON”. I have to. The advantage period game number counter counts the number of games in the “advantage period”. When the “advantage period” is entered, the maximum number of games possible in the “advantage period” (“1500” games). ) Is set and subtracted every "1 game". In the present embodiment, the number of games is managed by setting the maximum number of games (“1500” games) in the “favorable period” and subtracting for each “1 game”. It is good also as what manages by adding the number of games every time.

  In addition, when the advantageous period end flag is turned ON in the “bonus state” or the “carry-over state”, control is performed to shift from the “advantage period” to the “normal period” after the “bonus state” ends. Do. In this embodiment, after the “bonus state” ends, control is performed to shift from the “advantage period” to the “normal period”, but in the “bonus state” or “carry-over state” When the advantageous period end flag is turned on (the “advantage period” end condition is satisfied), the “advantage period” may be immediately shifted to the “normal period”.

  As described above, the “ART ready state”, “chance state”, “high probability state”, and the like are advantageous periods. It is called “Transition lottery”.

  Further, even when the “advantageous period shift lottery” is not won, the “normal BB state” may be set as the “advantageous period”. For example, in the “normal state”, when the normal BB is won, a lottery for the “advantage period”, which is different from the “advantage period shift lottery”, is performed, and when this lottery is won, The process shifts from the “normal state” to the “normal carry-over state” in the “standby period”, and then to the “normal normal BB state” in the “advantage period”.

  Then, in the “normal period normal BB state” of this “advantage period”, the “advantage period shift lottery” is performed, and when winning, after the “normal period normal BB state” ends, the “advantage period” remains. Transition to “ART ready state” or the like.

  On the other hand, in the “normal period normal BB state” of the “advantage period”, if the “advantage period transition lottery” is not won, the “advantage period” is ended after the “normal period normal BB state” is ended, Shift to the “normal state” of the “normal period”.

In this case, in the “advantage period” (“normal normal BB state”), the “Bel Navi” described later does not occur and the “advantage period” ends, but the “normal normal BB state” In “(BB state)”, each game payout can be won and each game can be paid out, and everyone can obtain a certain profit regardless of the skill of the player. “Processing advantageous to the player” is performed. Therefore, since a certain profit for the player can be ensured in the “normal BB state”, the “advantage period” can be ended specially when the “normal BB state” ends.
The “normal carryover state” before the “normal normal BB state” of the “advantage period” is set as the “standby period”, but not limited to this, the “normal carryover state” may be set as the “normal period”. Good.

  Except for special cases as described above, during the “advantage period”, “bell navigation” of “once” or more is performed as “process advantageous to the player”. As an exception, as described later, when the “1500” game has elapsed in the “advantageous period”, the “advantageous period” is ended even if the “bell navigation” is not performed. ing.

  In addition, “Bell Navi” in the present embodiment is a notification of the order of stop operations that can stop and display “Combination of symbols related to correct answer bell” on the active line when “Push Order Bell” is won. Indicates to do.

  Further, “Bell Navi” necessary for the “advantageous period” will be described. In the present embodiment, the winning combination in which a predetermined medal is paid out in accordance with a predetermined stop operation order is only “push order bell”, and any “push order bell” pays out “9” medals. There is. Here, if there is a “push order bell A” with a payout of “9” medals and a “push order bell B” with a payout of “3” medals, the winning operation that requires a stop operation is required. “Bernavi” for “pushing order bell A” with a payout of “9” medals, which is the maximum payout number, in the combination becomes “Bernavi” necessary for the “favorable period”.

  Further, as a winning combination in which the number of payouts is determined regardless of the stop operation, for example, when `` watermelon '' is determined as the winning combination and `` a combination of symbols related to watermelon '' is stopped and displayed on the active line, Even if there is a payout of “15 medals”, “push order bell A” with a payout of “9” medals, which is the maximum payout number, in the winning combination requiring a stop operation. The “Bernavi” for the “Navi” is the “Bernavi” required in the “Advantageous Period”. In other words, winning combinations that are not related to the stop operation are excluded, and it is necessary to notify the stop operation order related to the winning combination having the maximum payout number among the winning combinations related to the stop operation. Note that the above is an example, and processes other than those described above may be necessary processes in the “advantageous period”.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the “advantage period” has the “ART ready state” and the “chance state”, which have different advantages, and both states are “advantage periods”. After going through a certain “predictive state”, the transition takes place. At the time of shifting to the “precursor state”, the period display segment 16a of the payout number display unit 16 is lit. In the “precursor state”, regardless of whether the “ART ready state” is won or the “chance state” is won, the same or similar effects that cannot be distinguished are performed. Therefore, even if the period display segment 16a of the payout number display unit 16 is turned on, the player shifts to the “ART ready state” or “chance state” until the “precursor state” ends. However, it is possible to improve the fun of the game without being known.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the “normal state”, when the game winning the bonus is won in a lottery (advantage period transition lottery) that shifts to an advantageous period such as “ART ready state”, the advantageous period The state is shifted to the “art carry-over state during ART”, and then is shifted to the “ART state during BB state”. Therefore, even if the bonus is won in the normal state, if the winning period transition lottery is won, the winning period can be surely shifted. Thereby, despite winning the advantageous period transition lottery, processing that is advantageous to the player, for example, notification of the order of the stop operation at the time of winning (“Bell Navi”) etc. does not occur in the “push order bell”. This can be prevented as much as possible.

  Further, as will be described later, in this embodiment, when the advantageous period shift lottery is won, the period display segment 16a of the payout number display unit 16a is turned on after performing an effect that suggests an advantageous period shift as an effect. I have to. Thereby, after having fully enjoyed the production | presentation to an advantageous period shift with respect to a player, it can be convinced of an advantageous period shift, and an interest can be improved.

  As another example, when an advantageous period shift lottery is won, an effect that suggests an advantageous period shift as an effect and the lighting of the period display segment 16a of the payout number display 16 are simultaneously performed. In this case, the player can understand the effect to shift to the advantageous period and the decision to shift to the advantageous period at the same time.

  As another example, if the winning period transition lottery is won, the period display segment 16a of the payout number display 16 is turned on before the effect suggesting the shifting of the advantageous period. In this case, the player who is skilled in the game can know the transition to the advantageous period before the production, and can increase interest in the gaming machine and improve the interest.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, when the bonus winning with no setting difference during the “normal period” is won and the advantageous period shifting lottery is won, the “normal carryover state” (inside the bonus inside) is transferred. ) Is a “waiting period”. When the bonus is established in the “normal carryover state” during the “standby period”, the “normal BB state during the advantageous period” is set.

  Therefore, in the “normal state”, when a bonus with no setting difference is won, the “normal period” becomes the “standby period” and the “normal period” does not become the “standby period” (the “normal period” remains). ) And there will be. Further, in the “normal state”, when a bonus having a setting difference is won, the “standby period” is not set, but the “normal period” always remains.

  Further, as will be described later, during the “standby period”, the navigation function (notification of the pressing order), the extra lottery, and the like are not performed. Therefore, when winning “push order bell”, “special replay”, etc., a process of rounding the winning combination is performed.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, as described later, when a bonus is won during ART, the subtraction of the value of the advantageous period game number counter (a variable in which the remaining number of games in the “advantage period” is stored) is not stopped. In addition, the subtraction of the ART game number is stopped.

  Regarding the subtraction of the number of ART games, when the bonus without setting difference is won or when the bonus with setting difference is won, the subtraction may be stopped or when the bonus without setting difference is won. The subtraction may be stopped, and if the bonus with a setting difference is won, the subtraction may not be stopped.

  As described above, even when the bonus is won during ART, the game when the bonus is won is still in the advantageous period by not stopping the subtraction of the value of the advantageous period game number counter. The number can be surely subtracted to reliably count the number of games during the advantageous period.

Furthermore, in addition to the present embodiment, the following can be performed.
In other words, the “5th RT gaming state” having the same replay probability as the “2nd RT gaming state” (the gaming state in the “ART state”) is provided, and when the “5th RT gaming state” is entered, the “advantage period” ends. It is assumed that a predetermined number of games, for example, “200” games are played regardless of whether or not there is.

Then, as a winning combination to be won in the “2nd RT gaming state”, “5th RT transition special replay” is provided, and when this “5th RT transition special replay” is won, when a stop operation is performed in a predetermined stop operation sequence, “ It is assumed that “the combination of symbols related to the fifth RT transition replay” is stopped and displayed, and if the stop operation is performed in the other stop operation order, the “combination of symbols related to the normal replay” is stopped and displayed. In addition, when the “combination of symbols related to the fifth RT transition replay” is stopped and displayed, the gaming state is transitioned to the “fifth RT gaming state”.
In the “fifth RT gaming state”, it is desirable to set the winning probability in the “favorable period transition lottery” higher than in the “first RT gaming state”.

  In such a setting, when the maximum number of games that can be played in the “advantage period” approaches, for example, after the number of games in the “advantage period” has passed “1400” games, the “5th RT transition special replay” is set. In the case of winning, the stop operation order in which “the combination of symbols relating to the fifth RT transition replay” is stopped and displayed is notified. If the number of games in the “advantage period” is “1400” before the “5th RT transition special replay” is won, the stop operation order in which the “combination of symbols related to normal replay” is stopped is displayed. To do.

  By doing so, it is possible to shift to the “fifth RT gaming state” just before the end of the “advantage period”, and to increase the replay probability for a predetermined number of games after the end of the “advantage period”. Can improve interest. In addition, by setting the winning probability in the “advantage period transition lottery” higher in the “fifth RT gaming state” than in the “first RT gaming state”, in a predetermined number of games after the “advantage period” ends, The probability of the “favorable period shift lottery” is increased and the interest can be improved.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, as described later, when it is determined to shift to the “precursor state” in the “normal state”, that is, when the advantageous period transition lottery is won, The number of precursor games is determined by lottery in the first game that has shifted to "". Here, the determination of the number of precursor games is made by determining the lottery probability depending on which state is shifted (specifically, whether or not the ART ready state winning flag is ON).

  Therefore, in the game for determining the number of precursor games, the past game history is not referred to, but information on the game that has been determined to shift to the “predictor state” may be used indirectly. it can.

  In this embodiment, the number of precursor games is determined in the first game that has transitioned to the “precursor state” of the next game that has been determined to transition to the “precursor state”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be at the same time as the transfer lottery of the game determined to shift to the “predictor state” or at the time of the third stop.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, in the “high probability state”, when the falling lottery is won, the “normal state” of the “normal period” is unconditionally shifted. However, the following may be performed. .

  In other words, in the “high probability state”, when the “winning lottery” is won, the “high probability state” is entered if the “Bell Navi” has not yet been performed after the transition to the “favorable period” (“high probability state”). , It falls from the “normal state” to the “normal period” but does not fall from the “advantage period” to the “normal period” and remains in the “advantage period”. Then, “Bell Navi” is performed “once” or more, and then falls from the “advantageous period” to the “normal period”.

  In the “high probability state”, when the “win probability lot” (“high probability state”) has already been performed and “Bell Navi” has already been performed, ”To“ normal state ”and also from“ advantage period ”to“ normal period ”.

  In the “high probability state”, if “Bernavi” occurs before winning the falling lottery, the state remains in the “high probability state” and is shifted from the “favorable period” to the “normal period”. May be. In this case, when winning the falling lottery, the player falls from the “high probability state” to the “normal state”.

  In addition, in the above, when it is decided to shift to the “ART ready state” by lottery whether or not to shift to the “ART ready state”, the shift to the “advantage period” It will be shifted to the “predictor state”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the value of the advantageous period game number counter is “1” or more (advantage period flag = ON) at the end of “special BB” (“art BB state during ART”) in the “advantage period”. ), The state is shifted to the “ART added state” in the “advantage period”, but if the value of the advantageous period game number counter is “0” (advantage period flag = OFF), the “advantage period” is ended. , The “normal period” is shifted to the “normal state”.

  The number of games that can be played during the “advantage period” is displayed within the maximum number of games (“1500” games) within the “advantage period”. Regarding the number of games that can be played during the “advantageous period”, when the extra lottery is made, the added result can be over the “1500” game, and the display is within “1500” games. When the “1500” game is reached, the “advantage period” may be ended, or the addition itself may be prevented from exceeding the “1500” game. Details of the extra lottery before and after the “1500” game will be described later.

  Further, when a bonus is won in the “ART state” (“advantage period”), the number of games consumed in the “BB state during ART” (“advantage period”) and the number of games already consumed in the “advantage period” If the number of games exceeds “1500” games, a special BB effect is performed as an effect of “BB state during ART”. Further, if the number of games is within “1500” games, a normal “ART BB state” effect is performed.

  Note that the determination of the maximum number of games during the “advantageous period” may be performed for each game, for example, during the bonus, not when the bonus is won. In this case, the effects during the bonus are performed in common, and the special effects may be performed only in the game that has reached the “1500” game. Further, the maximum number of games during the “advantageous period” may be determined at the end of the bonus. In this case, the effects during the bonus are performed in common, and for example, only the result screen may be changed.

  Furthermore, regarding the extra lottery during the “advantageous period”, if the number of games in the “advantageous period” plus the number of remaining games is equal to or greater than the number of “1500” games, the extra lottery Avoid lottery. Along with this, if the number of digested games in the “advantage period” and the number of remaining games is equal to or greater than “1500” games, a rare role (winning role for adding lottery) Even if you win, don't add a production.

  In addition, even if the number of digested games during the “advantage period” and the number of remaining games are less than “1500”, the number of games will exceed “1500” as a result of the addition. In this case, the addition is performed within the range not exceeding “1500” game.

  Further, regarding the extra lottery in the case where the number of games obtained by adding the number of digested games in the “advantageous period” and the remaining number of games is equal to or greater than the number of “1500” games, the extra lottery is performed, but notification is performed. It may not be possible. In this case, when the number of digested games in the “advantage period” and the number of remaining games are less than “1500” games, an extra lottery and presentation are performed as usual. If the total number of games during the “advantage period” and the number of remaining games is equal to or greater than the number of “1500” games, the extra lottery is performed as usual, but the extra effect is not performed. To do.

  In addition, when the number of games exceeds “1500” as a result of the addition, notification regarding the number of games exceeding “1500” games may not be performed, or notification at the time of addition exceeding “1500” games. It may not be performed itself.

(Advantageous period display by payout number display)
Next, the display of the “advantageous period” by the payout number display 16 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the payout number display 16 has a period display segment 16a. By turning on this period display segment 16a, it is displayed that it is an “advantageous period”. Specifically, the main control board 300 turns off the period display segment 16a during the “normal period” and the “standby period”, and when the “advantage period shift lottery” is won, The period display segment 16a is turned on until the game of “advantageous period” is started. The main control board 300 keeps the period display segment 16a lit during the “advantageous period”. Further, the main control board 300 turns off the period display segment 16a when the “advantage period” ends and the period shifts to the “normal period”.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 8, the payout number display 16 is provided with “2 sets” of “7” segments in an “8” shape. The main control board 300 performs control to display the value of “decimal number” by the combination of lighting and extinguishing of “14” segments of the payout number display 16. Thereby, the payout number display 16 can display values from “0” to “99”. The main control board 300 also performs control to display predetermined characters by a combination of lighting and extinguishing of the segments. For example, it is possible to control to display the letter “F” or the like by a combination of lighting and extinguishing of the segment.

(Game state transition diagram)
Next, the game state transition diagram will be described based on FIG.

  The game state transition diagram defines a current game state, a transition condition that is a condition for transitioning the game state, and a game state of a transition destination.

  Here, when the current gaming state is the “first RT gaming state” and the “combination of symbols relating to transition replay” is displayed on the active line, the “second RT gaming state” is changed from the “first RT gaming state”. Transition to "state". In addition, when the current gaming state is the “first RT gaming state” and the “bonus” is won as the winning combination by the internal lottery process described later, the “first RT gaming state” to the “fourth RT gaming state”. It is transferred to.

  In addition, when the current gaming state is the “second RT gaming state” and the “bonus” is won as a winning combination by an internal lottery process described later, the “second RT gaming state” to the “fourth RT gaming state”. It is transferred to. In addition, when the current gaming state is the “second RT gaming state”, when “the combination of symbols related to the blank” is displayed on the active line, the “second RT gaming state” to the “first RT gaming state” It is transferred to.

  Further, when the current gaming state is the “third RT gaming state” and the “combination of symbols relating to transition replay” is displayed on the active line, the “second RT gaming state” is changed from the “third RT gaming state” to the “second RT gaming state”. " In addition, when the current gaming state is the “third RT gaming state” and the “bonus” is won as the winning combination by the internal lottery process described later, the “third RT gaming state” to the “fourth RT gaming state”. It is transferred to.

  In addition, when the current gaming state is the “fourth RT gaming state” and the “combination of symbols related to bonus” is displayed on the active line, the “fourth RT gaming state” is changed to the “RB gaming state”. To be migrated.

  Further, when the current gaming state is “RB gaming state” (and “normal BB state”), a predetermined normal BB termination condition is satisfied (for example, more than “200” payouts are made) ), The “RB gaming state” is shifted to the “first RT gaming state”. Further, when the current gaming state is “RB gaming state” (and “special BB state”), a preset special BB termination condition is satisfied (for example, more than “100” payouts are made) ), The “RB gaming state” is shifted to the “third RT gaming state”.

(State transfer lottery table)
Next, the state transition lottery table will be described based on FIG.

  The state transition lottery table is stored in the main ROM 302 and is shifted to the “ART ready state transition lottery table” and “chance state” used when determining whether to shift to the “ART ready state” by lottery. "Chance state transition lottery table" used when deciding whether to shift or not, and "High probability state transition lottery table" used when deciding whether to shift to "high probability state" And are provided. In addition, the state transition lottery table is provided with a “fall lottery table” used when determining whether to shift to the “normal state” by lottery in the “high probability state”. Here, the state transition lottery table defines a winning number (and winning combination) and a lottery value corresponding to the winning number. Further, in the “falling lottery table”, when the extracted lottery value is a lottery value corresponding to falling, the “normal state” is entered.

  The “ART preparation state transfer lottery table” includes the normal state ART preparation state transfer lottery table (see FIG. 10A) used in the “normal state” and the chance state ART preparation used in the “chance state”. A state transition lottery table (see FIG. 10D) and a high probability state ART ready state transition lottery table (see FIG. 10E) used in the “high probability state”.

  The “chance state transition lottery table” includes a normal state chance state transition lottery table (see FIG. 10B) used in the “normal state”. Further, the “high probability state transition lottery table” has a normal state high probability state transition lottery table (see FIG. 10C) used in the “normal state”. Further, the “falling lottery table” includes a high probability state falling lottery table (see FIG. 10F) used in the “high probability state”.

(Additional game number lottery table)
Next, the added game number lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The added game number lottery table is stored in the main ROM 302 and is used when adding the number of games that can be played in the “ART state”. Here, in the added game number lottery table, a winning number (and a winning combination), an added game number, and a lottery value corresponding to the added game number for each winning number are defined.

  The added game number lottery table includes an ART ready state added game number lottery table (see FIG. 11A) used in the “ART ready state” and an ART state added game number lottery used in the “ART state”. A table (see FIG. 11 (B)) and an ART added state extra game number lottery table (see FIG. 11 (C)) used in the “ART added state”.

(Instruction monitor data determination table)
Next, the instruction monitor data determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The instruction monitor data determination table is stored in the main ROM 302 and is used when determining instruction monitor data to be displayed on the payout number display 16. Here, the instruction monitor data determination table defines a winning number (and a winning combination) and instruction monitor data for each winning number.

  The instruction monitor data determination table includes an ART additional state instruction monitor data determination table (see FIG. 12A) used in the “ART additional state” and a common instruction monitor data determination table used in the “advantage period”. (See FIG. 12B) and a rounding instruction monitor data determination table (see FIG. 12C) used in the “normal period” and “standby period”.

  When the instruction monitor data is selected by lottery, predetermined instruction monitor data may be determined depending on conditions.

(Direction decision table)
Next, the effect determination table will be described based on FIG.

  The effect determination table is provided in the sub ROM 402 and is provided for determining effects to be performed in each state managed by the main control board 300. Specifically, “production No.” and production contents corresponding to “production No.” are defined. In the effect determination table, conditions for executing effects such as a state managed by the main control board 300 are defined. Here, in the present embodiment, the effect determination table includes a normal state effect determination table (see FIG. 13A) used when the state managed by the main control board 300 is the “normal state”, and the main control. When the state managed by the substrate 300 is the “precursor state”, the effect determination table for the precursor state (see FIG. 13B) and when the state managed by the main control substrate 300 is the “ART ready state” ART preparation state effect determination table (see FIG. 13 (C)) used for the event and chance state effect determination table (FIG. 13 (D) used when the state managed by the main control board 300 is the “chance state”. )) And the ART state effect determination table (FIG. 13) used when the state managed by the main control board 300 is the “ART state”. E)), a high probability state effect determination table (see FIG. 13F) used when the state managed by the main control board 300 is “high probability state”, and the main control board 300. The normal carry-over state effect determination table (see FIG. 13G) used when the state is the “normal carry-over state” and the state managed by the main control board 300 is the “normal normal BB state” Normal-time normal BB state effect determination table (see FIG. 13H) used, and normal-time special BB state effect used when the state managed by the main control board 300 is the “normal-time special BB state” The determination table for the carry-over state during ART used when the decision table (see FIG. 13 (I)) and the state managed by the main control board 300 are “the carry-over state during ART”. (Refer to FIG. 13 (J)) and the effect determination table for the normal BB state during ART used when the state managed by the main control board 300 is the “normal BB state during ART” (see FIG. 13 (K)). In addition, an ART special BB state effect determination table (see FIG. 13L) used when the state managed by the main control board 300 is “ART special BB state” and the main control board 300 This is composed of an ART addition state effect determination table (see FIG. 13 (M)) and the like used when the state is “ART addition state”.

(Relationship between instruction monitor data, payout number display mode, and liquid crystal display mode)
Next, the relationship among the instruction monitor data, the display mode of the payout number display unit, and the display mode of the liquid crystal display device will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 14 shows the relationship between the instruction monitor data, the display form displayed on the payout number display 16 by the instruction monitor data, and the display form displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 in this case.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14, the display mode of the payout number display device 16 and the display mode of the liquid crystal display device 31 differ depending on the determined instruction monitor data. For example, when “first instruction monitor data” is determined as the instruction monitor data, “1F” is displayed on the payout number display 16, and “1,-, −” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31. Will be displayed.

  Note that “first instruction monitor data” indicates that the left stop button 11 is operated first, and “second instruction monitor data” indicates that the middle stop button 12 is operated first. “Third instruction monitor data” indicates that the right stop button 13 is operated first. The “fourth instruction monitor data” indicates that the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 are operated in this order, and the “fifth instruction monitor data” indicates the left stop button 11, right This shows that the stop button 13 and the middle stop button 12 are operated in this order. “Sixth instruction monitor data” indicates that the middle stop button 12, left stop button 11, and right stop button 13 are operated in this order. “Seventh instruction monitor data” indicates the middle stop button 12, right stop button 12, and right stop button 13. This shows that the stop button 13 and the left stop button 11 are operated in this order. The “eighth instruction monitor data” indicates that the right stop button 13, the left stop button 11, and the middle stop button 12 are operated in this order, and the “ninth instruction monitor data” includes the right stop button 13 and the middle stop button 12. This shows that the stop button 12 and the left stop button 11 are operated in this order. The “10th instruction monitor data” is instruction monitor data when the operation order of the left stop button 11, middle stop button 12, and right stop button 13 is not indicated, and is displayed on the payout number display 16 and the liquid crystal display device 31. Does not display the stop operation order.

(Program start processing by the main control board 300)
Next, the program start process performed by the main control board 300 will be described with reference to FIG. The program start process is a process performed based on the fact that the power switch 201sw is turned on.

(Step S1)
In step S <b> 1, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not power is interrupted. Specifically, when power is supplied to the gaming machine 1, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the gaming machine 1 is in a power interruption state, and when the power is not supplied to the gaming machine 1. In this case, a process for determining whether or not the gaming machine 1 is cut off by the backup power source is performed. If it is determined that the power is interrupted (step S1 = Yes), the process of step S1 is repeatedly executed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the power is not interrupted (step S1 = No), the process proceeds to step S2.

(Step S2)
In step S2, the main CPU 301 performs an initial setting process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 sets a table address for setting the internal register of the gaming machine 1, and performs a process of setting the register address based on the table. Then, when the process of step S2 ends, the process proceeds to step S3.

(Step S3)
In step S3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the setting change key switch is ON. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the setting change key (not shown) is rotated by a predetermined angle in the clockwise direction in a state where the setting change key (not shown) is inserted into the setting change keyhole. If it is determined that the setting change key switch is ON (step S3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S4, and if it is determined that the setting change key switch is not ON (step S3). = No), the processing shifts to a power failure recovery process for restoring the value of the register saved before power interruption and the value of the saved stack pointer. When the power interruption recovery process is completed, the game machine 1 returns to the state when the power is turned off.

(Step S4)
In step S4, the main CPU 301 performs a setting value change process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 first acquires the current setting value based on the value stored in the setting value storage area provided in the main RAM 303, and determines whether the setting value range is normal. If the result of the determination is normal, the current setting value is displayed on a setting display section (not shown). On the other hand, when the above-described determination result is not normal, processing for setting the initial value of the setting value in the setting value storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. Then, the main CPU 301 performs a process of switching the set value based on the detection of the operation of the setting change button (not shown) by the setting change switch (not shown), and the start lever 10 by the start switch 10sw. Based on the detected operation, a process for determining the set value is performed. Then, the setting change key (not shown) is inserted into the key hole for setting change, and has been turned a predetermined angle in the counterclockwise direction from the state rotated in the clockwise direction by a predetermined angle. When it is detected, processing for storing the set value in the set value storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. Then, when the process of step S4 ends, the process proceeds to the main loop process (see FIG. 16).

(Main loop processing by the main control board 300)
Next, the main loop processing performed by the main control board 300 will be described based on FIG.

(Step S101)
In step S101, the main CPU 301 performs an initialization process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 sets the stack pointer, sets the initialization start address and the initialization end address of the main RAM 303, and then initializes from the initialization start address to the initialization end address area of the main RAM 303. Processing for initializing the area is performed. Further, the main CPU 301 performs processing for clearing the value of the insertion number counter provided in the main RAM 303 and the value of the press reference position storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Further, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 in the previous gaming state storage area. Then, when the process of step S101 ends, the process proceeds to step S102.

(Step S102)
In step S102, the main CPU 301 performs medal acceptance start processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “3” to the value of the insertion number counter provided in the main RAM 303 when a later-described re-game operation flag is ON. Then, when the process of step S102 ends, the process proceeds to step S103.

(Step S103)
In step S103, the main CPU 301 performs medal management processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not a medal has been inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 when a later-described re-game operation flag is not ON, and when the medal has been inserted into the medal insertion slot 6. In addition, a process for adding the value of the insertion number counter provided in the main RAM 303, whether or not an operation of the BET button 7 or the MAXBET button 8 is detected, and the operation of the BET button 7 or the MAXBET button 8 are determined. Is detected, the process of adding the value of the insertion number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. Further, it is determined whether or not an operation of the settlement button 9 is detected, and when an operation of the settlement button 9 is detected, a process of returning the stored medal to the player is performed. Then, when the process of step S103 ends, the process proceeds to step S104.

(Step S104)
In step S <b> 104, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is “3”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter provided in the main RAM 303 has become “3” by the medal acceptance start process in step S102 and the medal management process in step S103. Process. If it is determined that the value of the inserted number counter is “3” (step S104 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S105, where it is determined that the value of the inserted number counter is not “3”. In this case (step S104 = No), the process proceeds to step S103.

(Step S105)
In step S105, the main CPU 301 performs a start lever check process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not an operation of the start lever 10 is detected by the start switch 10sw, and is provided in the main RAM 303 when the operation of the start lever 10 is detected by the start switch 10sw. The re-game in-operation flag in the re-game in-operation flag storage area is turned OFF, and a start command having information on operation of the start lever 10 is transmitted to the sub-control board 400. On the other hand, when the operation of the start lever 10 is not detected by the start switch 10sw, the start lever check process is terminated. Then, when the process of step S105 ends, the process proceeds to step S106.

(Step S106)
In step S106, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the start switch is ON. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the start switch 10sw is ON. When it is determined that the start switch is ON (step S106 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S107. When it is determined that the start switch is not ON (step S106 = No), The process proceeds to step S103.

(Step S107)
In step S107, the main CPU 301 performs an internal lottery process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of selecting a winning combination determination table (see FIG. 6) provided in the main ROM 302 based on the value of the game state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Next, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining the winning combination based on the random number value stored in the random value storage area provided in the main RAM 303 and the selected winning combination determining table. Next, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing information related to the winning combination determined in the winning combination storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S107 ends, the process proceeds to step S108.

(Step S108)
In step S108, the main CPU 301 performs information setting processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. In this processing, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining the operation order of the left stop button 11, middle stop button 12, and right stop button 13 displayed on the payout number display 16. Then, when the process of step S108 ends, the process proceeds to step S109.

(Step S109)
In step S109, the main CPU 301 performs reel rotation start preparation processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of executing the spinning effect based on information stored in the spinning effect information storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Further, the main CPU 301 performs a process for determining whether or not the minimum game time has elapsed. If it is determined that the minimum game time has elapsed as a result of the determination, the minimum game time has elapsed in the next game. In order to determine whether or not it has been performed, a process of setting a value of a timer counter provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the minimum game time has not elapsed, the main CPU 301 performs a process of waiting until the minimum game time has elapsed. In addition, the main CPU 301 transmits the reel rotation start command having information indicating that the rotation of the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 is started to the sub control board 400. Is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S109 ends, the process proceeds to step S110.

(Step S110)
In step S110, the main CPU 301 performs a reel rotation start process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 drives the left stepping motor 151, the middle stepping motor 152, and the right stepping motor 153 via the reel control board 150 to determine the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20. Performs processing to rotate at high speed. Then, when the process of step S110 ends, the process proceeds to step S111.

(Step S111)
In step S111, the main CPU 301 performs processing during reel rotation. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the left stop button 11, middle stop button 12, and right stop button 13 are pressed, and the left stop button 11, middle stop button 12, and right stop button 13 are pressed. In the case of pressing, among the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13, the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, the right reel 20 and the left stepping motor 151 corresponding to the operated stop button. Then, based on the values of the pulse counters supplied to the middle stepping motor 152 and the right stepping motor 153, the pressing reference position is acquired and stored in the pressing reference position storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Next, the main CPU 301 has a stop table (not shown) provided in the main ROM 302, the value of the winning combination storage area provided in the main RAM 303, the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop. Based on the operation order of the button 13, etc., a process of determining the number of sliding frames within the range of “0” to “4” frames is performed, and the determined number of sliding frames is determined as a sliding frame provided in the main RAM 303. Processing to store in the number storage area. The main CPU 301 rotates based on the value stored in the pressing reference position storage area provided in the main RAM 303 and the value stored in the sliding frame number storage area provided in the main RAM 303. A process of stopping the middle left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 is performed. Then, when the process of step S111 ends, the process proceeds to step S112.

(Step S112)
In step S112, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not all reels have stopped. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 are all stopped by the reel rotation process in step S111. If it is determined that all the reels are stopped (step S112 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S113. If it is determined that all the reels are not stopped (step S112 = No), The process proceeds to step S111, and the same process is repeated until all reels stop.

(Step S113)
In step S113, the main CPU 301 performs display determination processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 first sends the display determination command to the main RAM 303 in order to transmit a display determination command having information on the combination of symbols displayed on the effective line to the sub-control board 400. Is set in the production transmission data storage area. Next, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not “a combination of symbols related to winning” is displayed on the active line, and determines that “a combination of symbols related to winning” is displayed on the active line. In the case of a game, a process for calculating the number of medals to be paid out to the player is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the “combination of symbols related to winning” is not displayed on the active line, a process is performed to determine whether or not the “combination of symbols related to replay” is displayed on the active line. When it is determined that the “combination of symbols related to replay” is displayed on the active line, a process of turning on the value of the re-game operating flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. Then, when the process of step S113 ends, the process proceeds to step S114.

(Step S114)
In step S114, the main CPU 301 performs payout processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of paying out medals by driving the hopper 202 via the power supply board 200 based on the fact that “combination of symbols related to winning” is displayed on the active line. Do. In the “bonus state”, the subtraction process of the BB payout number counter is performed, and when the value of the BB payout number counter becomes a negative value, it is determined that the bonus has ended, and the bonus operating flag is set. Set to “OFF”. Then, when the process of step S114 ends, the process proceeds to step S115.

(Step S115)
In step S115, the main CPU 301 performs a period display setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of turning on the period display segment 16a (period display) of the payout number display 16 when the shift to the advantageous period is determined. Then, when the process of step S115 ends, the process proceeds to step S116.

(Step S116)
In step S116, the main CPU 301 performs a game state transition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the gaming state based on the combination of symbols displayed on the active line. For example, when the “combination of symbols related to bonus” is displayed on the active line, the main CPU 301 performs processing for shifting the gaming state to “RB gaming state” and sets the bonus operating flag to “ON”. Based on the combination of symbols displayed on the active line, processing for setting the value of the BB payout number counter is performed. Further, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the gaming state to the “second RT gaming state” when “the combination of symbols related to the transition replay” is displayed on the active line. Further, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the gaming state to the “first RT gaming state” when “the combination of symbols related to the blank” is displayed on the active line. Then, when the process of step S116 ends, the process proceeds to step S117.

(Step S117)
In step S117, the main CPU 301 performs a display time state process which will be described later with reference to FIGS. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the state based on the combination of symbols displayed on the active line for each state. Then, when the process of step S117 ends, the process proceeds to step S101.

(Information setting process)
Next, the information setting process performed by the process of step S108 of FIG. 16 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a subroutine of information setting processing.

(Step S108-1)
In step S108-1, the main CPU 301 performs a winning combination command transmission process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of transmitting a winning combination command having a winning number determined in the internal lottery process in step S107 to the sub-control board 400. Then, when the process of step S108-1 is completed, the process proceeds to step S108-2.

(Step S108-2)
In step S <b> 108-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not “bonus” is won. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not “bonus” is determined as the winning combination based on the value stored in the winning combination storing area. If it is determined that the “bonus” has been won (step S108-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-3, and if it is determined that the “bonus” has not been won ( Step S108-2 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-4.

(Step S108-3)
In step S108-3, the main CPU 301 performs a bonus winning process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting information values related to “bonus winning” in the bonus information storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Specifically, when the winning bonus is “red BB”, the main CPU 301 sets “1” in the bonus information storage area provided in the main RAM 303, and the winning bonus is “white BB”. In this case, “2” is set in the bonus information storage area, and when the winning bonus is “black BB”, processing for setting “3” in the bonus information storage area is performed. Then, when the process of step S108-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-4.

(Step S108-4)
In step S108-4, the main CPU 301 performs a reel rotation start acceptance command transmission process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of transmitting a reel rotation start reception command having information indicating that the operation of the start lever 10 has been received to the sub control board 400. The reel rotation start acceptance command is also added with information on the number of inserted sheets, and is transmitted to the sub control board 400. Then, when the process of step S108-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-5.

(Step S108-5)
In step S108-5, the main CPU 301 performs an instruction monitor setting process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting instruction monitor display data to be displayed on the payout number display 16. Then, when the process of step S108-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6.

(Step S108-6)
In step S108-6, the main CPU 301 performs a start lever reception process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the processing, the main CPU 301 performs processing according to the state managed by the main control board 300. Then, when the process of step S108-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-7.

(Step S108-7)
In step S108-7, the main CPU 301 performs a game control command transmission process to be described in detail later with reference to FIG. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of transmitting a game control command having information related to the result of the lottery performed by the start lever reception process in step S108-6 to the sub-control board 400. When the process of step S108-7 ends, the information setting process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S109 of the main loop process.

(Instruction monitor setting process)
Next, the instruction monitor setting process performed by the process of step S108-5 of FIG. 17 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a subroutine of instruction monitor setting processing.

(Step S108-5-1)
In step S108-5-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is during the advantageous period. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not an advantageous period flag provided in the main RAM 303 is “ON”. If it is determined that the advantageous period flag is “ON” (step S108-5-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-5-2, and the advantageous period flag is not “ON”. Is determined (step S108-5-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-5-7.

(Step S108-5-2)
In step S <b> 108-5-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the “ART added state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the state managed by the main control board 300 is the “ART added state” based on the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Processing to determine is performed. If it is determined that the state is “ART added state” (step S108-5-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-5-3, and is determined not to be “ART added state”. In that case (step S108-5-2 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-5-5.

(Step S108-5-3)
In step S108-5-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting an instruction monitor data determination table for the ART addition state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting as an instruction monitor data determination table using an ART addition state instruction monitor data determination table (see FIG. 12A) provided in the main ROM 302. Then, when the process of step S108-5-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-5-4.

(Step S108-5-4)
In step S108-5-4, the main CPU 301 performs ART addition state instruction monitor data determination processing, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining instruction monitor data in the “ART added state” based on the winning combination. Then, when the process of step S108-5-4 is completed, the process proceeds to step S108-5-9.

(Step S108-5-5)
In step S108-5-5, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a common instruction monitor data determination table. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting as an instruction monitor data determination table using a common instruction monitor data determination table (see FIG. 12B) provided in the main ROM 302. Then, when the process of step S108-5-5 is completed, the process proceeds to step S108-5-6.

(Step S108-5-6)
In step S108-5-6, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining instruction monitor data based on the winning combination. Specifically, the main CPU 301 refers to the common instruction monitor data determination table provided in the main RAM 303 and determines instruction monitor data based on the value of the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Perform the process. For example, if the first push order bell of the winning number “17” is determined as the winning combination, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining the fourth instruction monitor data. Then, when the process of step S108-5-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-5-9.

(Step S108-5-7)
In step S108-5-7, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting an instruction monitor data determination table for rounding. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting as an instruction monitor data determination table using a rounding instruction monitor data determination table (see FIG. 12C) provided in the main ROM 302. Then, when the process of step S108-5-7 is completed, the process proceeds to step S108-5-8.

(Step S108-5-8)
In step S108-5-8, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining instruction monitor data based on the winning combination. Specifically, the main CPU 301 refers to the common instruction monitor data determination table provided in the main RAM 303 and determines instruction monitor data based on the value of the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Perform the process. For example, if the first push order bell of the winning number “17” is determined as the winning combination, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining the tenth instruction monitor data. Then, when the process of step S108-5-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-5-9.

(Step S108-5-9)
In step S108-5-9, the main CPU 301 performs instruction monitor data setting processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the determined instruction monitor data in a payout display buffer provided in the main RAM 303. If the winning combination not defined in the set instruction monitor data determination table is determined in the instruction monitor data determination process (including the ART monitor state instruction monitor data determination process), the payout indicator is used. The instruction monitor data is not set in the buffer. Further, the tenth instruction monitor data may be set in the payout display buffer. Then, when the process of step S108-5-9 is completed, the process proceeds to step S108-5-10.

(Step S108-5-10)
In step S108-5-10, the main CPU 301 performs instruction monitor display command transmission processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of transmitting an instruction monitor display command having information on the determined instruction monitor data to the sub control board 400. When the process of step S108-5-10 is completed, the instruction monitor setting process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S108-6 of the information setting process.

(ART monitor data determination processing for ART addition status)
Next, the ART addition state instruction monitor data determination process performed by the process of step S108-5-4 of FIG. 18 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a subroutine for the ART monitor state instruction monitor data determination process.

(Step S108-5-4-1)
In step S108-5-4-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning combination is “special replay”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether the value stored in the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is any one of “07” to “11”. If it is determined that the winning combination is “special replay” (step S108-5-4-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-5-4-2. If it is determined that it is not “Replay” (step S108-5-4-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-5-4-3.

(Step S108-5-4-2)
In step S108-5-4-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining instruction monitor data by lottery based on the winning combination. Specifically, the main CPU 301 refers to the set instruction monitor data determination table and performs a process of determining the instruction monitor data based on the value of the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303. For example, when the special replay A having the winning number “07” is determined as the winning combination, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining the first instruction monitor data or the second instruction monitor data by lottery. Then, when the process of step S108-5-4-2 is completed, the subroutine of the ART addition state instruction monitor data determination process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S108-5-9 of the instruction monitor setting process.

(Step S108-5-4-3)
In step S108-5-4-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining instruction monitor data based on the winning combination. Specifically, the main CPU 301 refers to the set instruction monitor data determination table and performs a process of determining the instruction monitor data based on the value of the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303. For example, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining the fourth instruction monitor data when the winning number “17” “first push order bell” is determined as the winning combination. When the process of step S108-5-4-3 is completed, the subroutine of the ART addition state instruction monitor data determination process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S108-5-9 of the instruction monitor setting process.

(Processing at start lever reception)
Next, based on FIG. 20, the process at the time of start lever reception performed by the process of step S108-6 of FIG. 17 will be described. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a subroutine of start lever reception processing.

(Step S108-6-1)
In step S108-6-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the advantageous period flag is “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not an advantageous period flag provided in the main RAM 303 is “ON”. If it is determined that the advantageous period flag is “ON” (step S108-6-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-2, and the advantageous period flag is not “ON”. (Step S108-6-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-3.

(Step S108-6-2)
In step S108-6-2, the main CPU 301 performs an advantageous period process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting the value of the advantageous period game number counter. Then, when the process of step S108-6-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-3.

(Step S108-6-3)
In step S <b> 108-6-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the “normal state” is set. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is a value “0” representing “normal state”. When it is determined that the state is “normal state” (step S108-6-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-4, and when it is determined that the state is not “normal state”. (Step S108-6-3 = No), the process proceeds to Step S108-6-5.

(Step S108-6-4)
In step S108-6-4, the main CPU 301 performs a normal state process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of performing a lottery for shifting to the “ART ready state”. Then, when the process of step S108-6-4 is completed, the subroutine for the start lever reception process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S108-7 of the information setting process.

(Step S108-6-5)
In step S <b> 108-6-5, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the “precursor state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is a value “2” representing the “precursor state”. If it is determined that the state is the “precursor state” (step S108-6-5 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-6, and if it is determined that the state is not the “precursor state”. (Step S108-6-5 = No), the process proceeds to Step S108-6-7.

(Step S108-6-6)
In step S108-6-6, the main CPU 301 performs a precursor state process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting the value of the precursor game number counter. Then, when the process of step S108-6-6 is completed, the subroutine for the start lever reception process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S108-7 of the information setting process.

(Step S108-6-7)
In step S <b> 108-6-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process for determining whether or not it is in the “ART preparation state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is a value “4” representing “ART ready state”. If it is determined that the state is the “ART ready state” (step S108-6-7 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-8, and it is determined that the state is not the “ART ready state”. In this case (step S108-6-7 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-9.

(Step S108-6-8)
In step S108-6-8, the main CPU 301 performs an ART preparation state process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of performing a lottery for adding the number of ART games. Then, when the process of step S108-6-8 is completed, the subroutine of the start lever reception process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S108-7 of the information setting process.

(Step S108-6-9)
In step S108-6-9, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the “chance state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is a value “3” representing the “chance state”. If it is determined that the state is “chance state” (step S108-6-9 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-10, and if it is determined that the state is not “chance state”. (Step S108-6-9 = No), the process proceeds to Step S108-6-11.

(Step S108-6-10)
In step S108-6-10, the main CPU 301 performs a chance state process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting the value of the chance state game number counter, a process of performing a lottery for shifting to the “ART ready state”, and the like. Then, when the process of step S108-6-10 is completed, the subroutine for the start lever reception process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S108-7 of the information setting process.

(Step S108-6-11)
In step S <b> 108-6-11, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not it is in the “ART state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is a value “5” representing the “ART state”. If it is determined that the state is “ART state” (step S108-6-11 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-12, and if it is determined that the state is not “ART state”. (Step S108-6-11 = No), the process proceeds to Step S108-6-13.

(Step S108-6-12)
In step S108-6-12, the main CPU 301 performs an ART state process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of drawing whether or not to add the number of games that can be played (the value of the ART game number counter) in the “ART state”, a process of subtracting the value of the ART game number counter, and the like. . Then, when the process of step S108-6-12 is completed, the subroutine for the start lever reception process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S108-7 of the information setting process.

(Step S108-6-13)
In step S <b> 108-6-13, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the “high probability state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is the value “1” representing the “high probability state”. When it is determined that the state is “high probability state” (step S108-6-13 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-14, and is determined not to be “high probability state”. In this case (step S108-6-13 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-15.

(Step S108-6-14)
In step S108-6-14, the main CPU 301 performs a high-probability state process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of performing a lottery transition to “ART ready state”, a process of performing a lottery lottery to “normal state”, and the like. Then, when the process of step S108-6-14 is completed, the subroutine of the start lever reception process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S108-7 of the information setting process.

(Step S108-6-15)
In step S <b> 108-6-15, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not it is in the “ART added state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is a value “12” representing “ART added state”. If it is determined that the state is “ART added state” (step S108-6-15 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-16, and is determined not to be “ART added state”. In this case (step S108-6-15 = No), the subroutine for the start lever reception process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S108-7 of the information setting process.

(Step S108-6-16)
In step S108-6-16, the main CPU 301 performs an ART addition state process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of drawing whether or not to add the number of games that can be played in the “ART state”. When the process of step S108-6-16 is completed, the start lever reception time subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S108-7 of the information setting process.

(Treatment during favorable period)
Next, the advantageous period processing performed by the processing of step S108-6-2 in FIG. 20 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 21 shows a subroutine for processing during the advantageous period.

(Step S108-6-2-1)
In step S108-6-2-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting the advantageous period game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the advantageous period game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-6-2-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-2-2.

(Step S108-6-2-2)
In step S108-6-2-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the advantageous period game number counter is “0”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the advantageous period game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the advantageous period game number counter is “0” (step S108-6-2-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-2-3, If it is determined that the value of the period game number counter is not “0” (step S108-6-2-2 = No), the subroutine for the advantageous period process is terminated, and step S108 of the start lever reception process is completed. The process proceeds to -6-3.

(Step S108-6-2-3)
In step S108-6-2-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the advantageous period end flag to “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value “1” indicating an ON state in an advantageous period end flag provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S108-6-2-3 is completed, the subroutine for the advantageous period process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S108-6-3 of the start lever reception process.

  As described above, when the value of the advantageous period game number counter becomes “0”, the advantageous period end flag is set to “ON” to end the advantageous period. That is, in the present embodiment, even if “Bell Navi” does not occur during the “advantageous period”, the “advantageous period” is ended when the “1500” game has elapsed. If the “1500” game has elapsed without the occurrence of “Bell Navi” during the “Advantage Period”, the “Advantage Period” may be ended after the occurrence of “Bell Navi”.

  In addition, since “the advantageous period” (S108-6-2) is a process performed in any state (the advantageous period) when the advantageous period flag is “ON”, In any state of “”, when the “1500” game has elapsed in the “advantage period”, the “advantage period” is ended, the “advantage period” state is ended, and the state is shifted to the “normal state”. become. In the present embodiment, the “advantage period” ends with the progress of “1500” game in the “carry-on state during ART”, “normal BB state during ART”, and “special BB state during ART”. However, regarding the state, after the “ART BB state” is finished, the state is shifted to the “normal state”. Even in the above state, the “normal state” may be shifted to after the “1500” game has passed.

  In this embodiment, the value of the advantageous period game number counter is subtracted to determine the maximum number of games in the “advantage period”. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may make it perform determination of. Specifically, before entering the “advantage period”, the advantage period game number is cleared to “0”, and “1” is added for each “1” game of the “advantage period”, and the advantage period game number is “1500”. If it becomes “1500”, the advantageous period end flag is set to “ON”.

  In this embodiment, the advantageous period game number counter subtraction process and end determination (setting of the advantageous period end flag) are performed immediately after the detection of the operation of the start lever 10 and the internal lottery process. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and each process may be performed after the detection of the third stop operation, after the payout process, or during the process according to the display state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as will be described later, the lighting and extinguishing of the period display segment 16a of the payout number display 16 indicating the “advantageous period” and the setting of the advantageous period flag are set immediately after the payout process. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be performed immediately after the advantageous period transition lottery, immediately after the “advantage period” end determination, or before the stop operation is detected.

(Normal processing)
Next, based on FIG. 22, the normal state process performed by the process of step S108-6-4 of FIG. 20 will be described. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a subroutine for normal state processing.

(Step S108-6-4-1)
In step S108-6-4-1, the main CPU 301 performs an ART preparation state transition lottery process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is stored in a normal state ART preparation state transition lottery table (see FIG. 10A) provided in the main ROM 302 and a winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Based on the value (winning number), the lottery process for shifting to the “ART ready state” is performed. Then, when the process of step S108-6-4-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-4-2.

(Step S108-6-4-2)
In step S <b> 108-6-4-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the lottery for shifting to the “ART ready state” has been won. If it is determined that the lottery for shifting to the “ART ready state” has been won (step S108-6-4-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-4-3. If it is determined that the lottery for shifting to the “ready state” has not been won (step S108-6-4-2 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-4-8.

(Step S108-6-4-3)
In step S108-6-4-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the ART ready state winning flag to “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the ART preparation state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “1”. Then, when the process of step S108-6-4-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-4-4.

(Step S108-6-4-4)
In step S108-6-4-4, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not “bonus” has been won. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether the value of the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is “22” or “23”. In the case of “special BB” (winning number = “24”, “33” to “36”) or “normal BB” overlapping role (winning number = “25” to “32”), “ART Since the lottery for the transition to the “prepared state” is not won, it is excluded. If it is determined that “bonus” has been won (step S108-6-4-4 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-4-6, and “bonus” has not been won. Is determined (step S108-6-4-4 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-4-5.

(Step S108-6-4-5)
In step S108-6-4-5, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the advantageous period winning flag to “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the advantageous period winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “1”. When the process of step S108-6-4-5 ends, the subroutine for the normal state process ends, the subroutine for the start lever reception process also ends, and the process proceeds to step S108-7 of the information setting process. .

(Step S108-6-4-6)
In step S108-6-4-6, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the standby period flag to “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the standby period flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “1”. Then, when the process of step S108-6-4-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-4-7.

(Step S108-6-4-7)
In step S108-6-4-7, the main CPU 301 performs a normal bonus winning process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the “normal carryover state”. When the process of step S108-6-4-7 ends, the subroutine for the normal state process ends, the subroutine for the start lever reception process also ends, and the process proceeds to step S108-7 of the information setting process. .

(Step S108-6-4-8)
In step S108-6-4-8, the main CPU 301 performs a chance state transition lottery process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is stored in a normal state chance state transition lottery table (see FIG. 10B) provided in the main ROM 302 and a winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Based on the value (winning number), a lottery process for shifting to “chance state” is performed. Then, when the process of step S108-6-4-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-4-9.

(Step S108-6-4-9)
In step S <b> 108-6-4-9, the main CPU 301 performs a process for determining whether or not the lottery for shifting to the “chance state” has been won. If it is determined that the lottery for shifting to the “chance state” is won (step S108-6-4-9 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-4-10, and the “chance state” If it is determined that the transfer lottery to "" is not won (step S108-6-4-9 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-4-12.

(Step S108-6-4-10)
In step S108-6-4-10, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the chance state winning flag “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the chance state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “1”. Then, when the process of step S108-6-4-10 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-4-11.

(Step S108-6-4-11)
In step S108-6-4-11, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the advantageous period winning flag to “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the advantageous period winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “1”. When the process of step S108-6-4-11 ends, the subroutine for the normal state process ends, the subroutine for the start lever reception process also ends, and the process proceeds to step S108-7 of the information setting process. .

(Step S108-6-4-12)
In step S108-6-4-12, the main CPU 301 performs a high-probability state transition lottery process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is stored in a normal state high probability state transition lottery table (see FIG. 10C) provided in the main ROM 302 and a winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Based on the existing value (winning number), a lottery process for shifting to the “high probability state” is performed. Then, when the process of step S108-6-4-12 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-4-13.

(Step S108-6-4-13)
In step S108-6-4-13, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the lottery for shifting to the “high probability state” has been won. If it is determined that the lottery for the transition to the “high probability state” has been won (step S108-6-4-13 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-4-14. If it is determined that the lottery for “probability state” has not been won (step S108-6-4-13 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-4-16.

(Step S108-6-4-14)
In step S108-6-4-14, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the high probability state winning flag to “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the high-probability state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “1”. Then, when the process of step S108-6-4-14 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-4-15.

(Step S108-6-4-15)
In step S108-6-4-15, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the advantageous period winning flag to “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the advantageous period winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “1”. When the process of step S108-6-4-15 is completed, the subroutine for the normal state process is terminated, the subroutine for the start lever reception process is also terminated, and the process proceeds to step S108-7 of the information setting process. .

(Step S108-6-4-16)
In step S108-6-4-16, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not “bonus” has been won. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is “22” to “36”. If it is determined that “bonus” has been won (step S108-6-4-16 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-4-17, and “bonus” has not been won. Is determined (step S108-6-4-16 = No), the normal state processing subroutine is terminated, the start lever reception time subroutine is also terminated, and the information setting process proceeds to step S108-7. Migrate processing.

(Step S108-6-4-17)
In step S108-6-4-17, the main CPU 301 performs a normal bonus winning process which will be described in detail with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the “normal carryover state”. When the process of step S108-6-4-17 ends, the subroutine for the normal state process ends, the subroutine for the start lever reception process also ends, and the process proceeds to step S108-7 of the information setting process. .

(Normal bonus winning process)
Next, based on FIG. 23, the normal time bonus winning process performed by the process of step S108-6-4-7 in FIG. 22 and the like will be described. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the normal bonus winning process.

(Step S108-6-4-7-1)
In step S108-6-4-7-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the “normal carryover state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value “6” indicating “normal carryover state” in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-6-4-7-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-4-7-2.

(Step S108-6-4-7-2)
In step S108-6-4-7-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the gaming state to the “fourth RT gaming state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value “4” indicating “the fourth RT gaming state” in the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the processing of step S108-6-4-7-2 is completed, the normal bonus winning process subroutine is terminated.

(Treatment for precursor status)
Next, based on FIG. 24, the precursor state process performed by the process of step S108-6-6 of FIG. 20 will be described. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a subroutine for the precursor state process.

(Step S108-6-6-1)
In step S108-6-6-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the precursor game number set flag is OFF. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the precursor game number set flag provided in the main RAM 303 is “0”. If it is determined that the precursor game number set flag is OFF (step S108-6-6-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-6-2, and the precursor game number set flag is set. If it is determined that is not OFF (step S108-6-6-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-6-5.

(Step S108-6-6-2)
In step S108-6-6-2, the main CPU 301 performs a lottery process for the number of precursor games according to the scheduled transition state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether the transition destination after the “precursor state” is “ART ready state”, that is, whether the ART ready state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 is ON, The lottery of the number of precursor games is drawn based on whether the transition destination after the completion is “chance state”, that is, whether the ART ready state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 is OFF or the chance state winning flag is ON. Process. Note that the value of the number of precursor games to be given may be set to a fixed value according to the scheduled transition state, or the same lottery may be performed in different scheduled transition states. Then, when the process of step S108-6-6-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-6-3.

(Step S108-6-6-3)
In step S108-6-6-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a value in the precursor game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value of the number of precursor games acquired by the lottery in a precursor game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-6-6-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-6-4.

(Step S108-6-6-4)
In step S108-6-6-4, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the precursor game number set flag to “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the precursor game number set flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “1”. Then, when the process of step S108-6-6-4 is completed, the process proceeds to step S108-6-6-5.

(Step S108-6-6-5)
In step S108-6-6-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting the precursor game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the precursor game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-6-6-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-6-6.

(Step S108-6-6-6)
In step S108-6-6-6, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not “bonus” has been won. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is “22” to “36”. If it is determined that “bonus” has been won (step S108-6-6-6 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-6-7, and “bonus” has not been won. Is determined (step S108-6-6-6 = No), the subroutine for the precursor state process is terminated, the subroutine for the start lever reception process is also terminated, and the information setting process proceeds to step S108-7. Migrate processing.

(Step S108-6-6-7)
In step S108-6-6-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the chance state winning flag is ON. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the chance state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 is “1”. If it is determined that the chance state winning flag is ON (step S108-6-6-7 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-6-8, and the chance state winning flag is ON. If it is determined that it is not (step S108-6-6-7 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-6-10.

(Step S108-6-6-8)
In step S108-6-6-8, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the chance state winning flag “OFF”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the chance state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “0”. Then, when the process of step S108-6-6-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-6-9.

(Step S108-6-6-9)
In step S108-6-6-9, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the ART ready state winning flag to “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the ART preparation state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “1”. Then, when the process of step S108-6-6-9 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-6-10.

(Step S108-6-6-10)
In step S108-6-6-10, the main CPU 301 performs a bonus winning process during ART which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the “ART carry-over state”. When the processing in step S108-6-6-10 is completed, the precursor state processing subroutine is terminated, the start lever reception time subroutine is also terminated, and the process proceeds to step S108-7 in the information setting process. .

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the first game in the “predictive state”, the value of the predecessor game number counter is drawn and set, but the present invention is not limited to this. It may be determined that the value of the precursor game number counter is drawn and set. Further, when the operation of the start lever 10 is detected, it is determined whether or not to shift to the “precursor state”. When it is determined to shift to the “precursor state”, the left reel 18 and the middle reel 19 are determined. Alternatively, after the rotation of the right reel 20 stops, the value of the precursor game number counter may be drawn out and set. In addition, the lottery and setting of the sign game number counter value may be stopped at different timings, and whether or not to shift to the “predictor state” is also determined when the operation of the start lever 10 is detected. Not limited to this, it may be performed after the rotation of the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 is stopped.

(Bonus winning process during ART)
Next, based on FIG. 25, the bonus winning process during ART performed by the process of step S108-6-6-10 in FIG. 24 and the like will be described. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the bonus winning process during ART.

(Step S108-6-6-10-1)
In step S <b> 108-6-6-10-1, the main CPU 301 performs processing for shifting to the “ART carry-over state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value “9” indicating “the carry-over state during ART” in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-6-6-10-1 is completed, the process proceeds to step S108-6-6-10-2.

(Step S108-6-6-10-2)
In step S108-6-6-10-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the gaming state to the “fourth RT gaming state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value “4” indicating “the fourth RT gaming state” in the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S108-6-6-10-2 is completed, the ART bonus bonus winning process subroutine is terminated.

(ART preparation status processing)
Next, based on FIG. 26, the ART preparation state process performed by the process of step S108-6-8 of FIG. 20 will be described. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the ART preparation state processing.

(Step S108-6-8-1)
In step S108-6-8-1, the main CPU 301 performs a lottery process by adding the number of ART games during the ART preparation state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is stored in an ART preparation state extra game number lottery table (see FIG. 11A) provided in the main ROM 302 and a winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Based on the value (winning number), the lottery process of the number of added games in the “ART state” is performed. Then, when the process of step S108-6-8-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-8-2.

(Step S108-6-8-2)
In step S <b> 108-6-8-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a lottery for the number of added games has been won. If it is determined that the lottery for the number of added games has been won (step S108-6-8-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-8-3, and the lottery for the number of added games is selected. If it is determined that it has not been won (step S108-6-8-2 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-8-4.

(Step S108-6-8-3)
In step S108-6-8-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for adding an ART game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of adding the number of added games won in the lottery process to the value stored in the ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-6-8-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-8-4.

(Step S108-6-8-4)
In step S108-6-8-4, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not “bonus” has been won. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is “22” to “36”. If it is determined that “bonus” has been won (step S108-6-8-4 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-8-5, and “bonus” has not been won. Is determined (step S108-6-8-4 = No), the ART preparation state processing subroutine is terminated, the start lever reception time subroutine is also terminated, and the information setting process step S108-7 is completed. The process is transferred to.

(Step S108-6-8-5)
In step S108-6-8-5, the main CPU 301 performs a bonus winning process during ART detailed with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the “ART carry-over state”. When the process of step S108-6-8-5 is completed, the subroutine for the ART preparation state process is terminated, the subroutine for the start lever reception process is also terminated, and the process proceeds to step S108-7 of the information setting process. To do.

(Chance state processing)
Next, the chance state process performed by the process of step S108-6-10 of FIG. 20 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a subroutine of chance state processing.

(Step S108-6-10-1)
In step S108-6-10-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting the chance state game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the chance state game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-6-10-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-10-2.

(Step S108-6-10-2)
In step S108-6-10-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not “bonus” has been won. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is “22” to “36”. If it is determined that “bonus” has been won (step S108-6-10-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-10-3, and “bonus” has not been won. Is determined (step S108-6-10-2 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-10-6.

(Step S108-6-10-3)
In step S108-6-10-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the chance state winning flag to “OFF”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the chance state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “0”. Then, when the process of step S108-6-10-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-10-4.

(Step S108-6-10-4)
In step S108-6-10-4, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the ART ready state winning flag to “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the ART preparation state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “1”. Then, when the process of step S108-6-10-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-10-5.

(Step S108-6-10-5)
In step S108-6-10-5, the main CPU 301 performs the bonus winning process during ART described above with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the “ART carry-over state”. When the processing of step S108-6-10-5 is completed, the chance status processing subroutine is terminated, the start lever reception processing subroutine is also terminated, and the processing proceeds to information setting processing step S108-7. .

(Step S108-6-10-6)
In step S108-6-10-6, the main CPU 301 performs an ART preparation state transition lottery process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is stored in a chance state ART preparation state transition lottery table (see FIG. 10D) provided in the main ROM 302 and a winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Based on the value (winning number), the lottery process for shifting to the “ART ready state” is performed. Then, when the process of step S108-6-10-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-10-7.

(Step S108-6-10-7)
In step S <b> 108-6-10-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the lottery for shifting to the “ART ready state” has been won. If it is determined that the lottery for shifting to the “ART ready state” has been won (step S108-6-10-7 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-10-8, and “ART If it is determined that the lottery for shifting to the “ready state” has not been won (step S108-6-10-7 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-10-10.

(Step S108-6-10-8)
In step S108-6-10-8, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the chance state winning flag to “OFF”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the chance state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “0”. Then, when the process of step S108-6-10-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-10-9.

(Step S108-6-10-9)
In step S108-6-10-9, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the ART ready state winning flag to “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the ART preparation state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “1”. When the processing of step S108-6-10-9 is completed, the chance status processing subroutine is completed, the start lever reception processing subroutine is also completed, and the processing proceeds to step S108-7 of the information setting processing. .

(Step S108-6-10-10)
In step S108-6-10-10, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the chance state game number counter is “0”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the chance state game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the chance state game number counter is “0” (step S108-6-10-10 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-10-11, and the chance is reached. If it is determined that the value of the state game number counter is not “0” (step S108-6-10-10 = No), the chance state processing subroutine is terminated, and the start lever reception time subroutine is also executed. Then, the process proceeds to step S108-7 of the information setting process.

(Step S108-6-10-11)
In step S108-6-10-11, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the chance state winning flag to “OFF”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the chance state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “0”. Then, when the process of step S108-6-10-11 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-10-12.

(Step S108-6-10-12)
In step S108-6-10-12, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the advantageous period end flag to “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the advantageous period end flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “1”. When the processing of step S108-6-10-12 is completed, the subroutine for chance state processing is terminated, the subroutine for start lever reception processing is also terminated, and the processing proceeds to step S108-7 of information setting processing. .

  In the present embodiment, when the value of the chance state game number counter is “0”, the “chance state” is unconditionally terminated and the “advantage period” is shifted to the “normal period”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the “advantage period”, if “Bell Navi” has not yet occurred, the “Navi Navi” execution condition is met and the “Bel Navi” is generated. You may make it transfer to "normal period" from "period." The end of the “chance state” (shift from “advantage period” to “normal period”) may be performed immediately after the execution of “Bell Navi”, or after the execution of “Bell Navi”, a predetermined number of games, or You may make it complete | finish after establishment of a predetermined condition. Further, the occurrence of “Bell Navi” may be made once as a condition or a predetermined number of times.

(ART status processing)
Next, based on FIG. 28, the ART state process performed by the process of step S108-6-12 of FIG. 20 will be described. FIG. 28 shows a subroutine for the ART state processing.

(Step S108-6-12-1)
In step S108-6-12-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting the ART game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-6-12-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-12-2.

(Step S108-6-12-2)
In step S108-6-12-2, the main CPU 301 performs a lottery process by adding the number of ART games during ART. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is stored in an ART state extra game number lottery table (see FIG. 11B) provided in the main ROM 302 and a winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Based on the value (winning number), the lottery process of the number of added games in the “ART state” is performed. Then, when the process of step S108-6-12-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-12-3.

(Step S108-6-12-3)
In step S <b> 108-6-12-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a lottery for the number of added games has been won. If it is determined that the lottery for the number of added games has been won (step S108-6-12-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-12-4, and the lottery for the number of added games is selected. If it is determined that it has not been won (step S108-6-12-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-12-5.

(Step S108-6-12-4)
In step S108-6-12-4, the main CPU 301 performs processing for adding the ART game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of adding the number of added games won in the lottery process to the value stored in the ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-6-12-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-12-5.

(Step S108-6-12-5)
In step S108-6-12-5, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not “bonus” has been selected. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is “22” to “36”. If it is determined that “bonus” has been won (step S108-6-12-5 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-12-6, and “bonus” has not been won. (Step S108-6-12-5 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-12-7.

(Step S108-6-12-6)
In step S108-6-12-6, the main CPU 301 performs the bonus winning process during ART described above with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the “ART carry-over state”. When the process of step S108-6-12-6 is completed, the subroutine for the ART state process is terminated, the subroutine for the start lever reception process is also terminated, and the process proceeds to step S108-7 of the information setting process. .

(Step S108-6-12-7)
In step S108-6-12-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART game number counter is “0”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the ART game number counter is “0” (step S108-6-12-7 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-12-8 to display the ART game. If it is determined that the value of the number counter is not “0” (step S108-6-12-7 = No), the ART state subroutine is terminated, and the start lever reception subroutine is also terminated. Then, the process proceeds to step S108-7 of the information setting process.

(Step S108-6-12-8)
In step S108-6-12-8, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the ART preparation state winning flag to “OFF”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the ART preparation state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “0”. Then, when the process of step S108-6-12-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-12-9.

(Step S108-6-12-9)
In step S108-6-12-9, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the advantageous period end flag to “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the advantageous period end flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “1”. When the process of step S108-6-12-9 is completed, the subroutine for the ART state process is terminated, the subroutine for the start lever reception process is also terminated, and the process proceeds to step S108-7 of the information setting process. .

  In the present embodiment, when the value of the ART game number counter becomes “0”, the “ART state” is unconditionally terminated and the “advantage period” is shifted to the “normal period”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as with the end of the “chance state”, if “Bell Navi” has not yet occurred in the “Advantageous Period”, the execution conditions for “Bell Navi” are met. You may make it transfer to "normal period" from "advantageous period" after generating a bell navigation. The end of the “ART state” (shift from “advantage period” to “normal period”) may be performed immediately after the execution of “Bell Navi”, or after the execution of “Bell Navi”, a predetermined number of games or You may make it complete | finish after establishment of a predetermined condition. Further, the occurrence of “Bell Navi” may be made once as a condition or a predetermined number of times.

(High probability state processing)
Next, the high-probability state process performed by the process of step S108-6-14 of FIG. 20 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a subroutine for high-probability state processing.

(Step S108-6-14-1)
In step S108-6-14-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not “bonus” has been won. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is “22” to “36”. If it is determined that “bonus” has been won (step S108-6-14-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-14-2, and “bonus” has not been won. Is determined (step S108-6-14-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-14-5.

(Step S108-6-14-2)
In step S108-6-14-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the high-probability state winning flag to “OFF”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the high probability state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “0”. Then, when the process of step S108-6-14-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-14-3.

(Step S108-6-14-3)
In step S108-6-14-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the ART ready state winning flag to “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the ART preparation state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “1”. Then, when the process of step S108-6-14-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-14-4.

(Step S108-6-14-4)
In step S108-6-14-4, the main CPU 301 performs the bonus winning process during ART described above with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the “ART carry-over state”. When the processing in step S108-6-14-4 is completed, the high probability state processing subroutine is terminated, the start lever reception time subroutine is also terminated, and the process proceeds to step S108-7 in the information setting process. To do.

(Step S108-6-14-5)
In step S108-6-14-5, the main CPU 301 performs an ART preparation state transition lottery process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is stored in a high-probability state ART preparation state transition lottery table (see FIG. 10E) provided in the main ROM 302 and a winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Based on the current value (winning number), a lottery process for shifting to the “ART ready state” is performed. Then, when the process of step S108-6-14-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-14-6.

(Step S108-6-14-6)
In step S108-6-14-6, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not the lottery for shifting to the “ART ready state” has been won. If it is determined that the lottery for shifting to the “ART ready state” has been won (step S108-6-14-6 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-14-7. If it is determined that the lottery for shifting to the “ready state” has not been won (step S108-6-14-6 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-14-9.

(Step S108-6-14-7)
In step S108-6-14-7, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the high-probability state winning flag to “OFF”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the high probability state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “0”. Then, when the process of step S108-6-14-7 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-14-8.

(Step S108-6-14-8)
In step S108-6-14-8, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the ART ready state winning flag to “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the ART preparation state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “1”. When the processing of step S108-6-14-8 is completed, the high probability state processing subroutine is terminated, the start lever reception time subroutine is also terminated, and the process proceeds to step S108-7 of the information setting process. To do.

(Step S108-6-14-9)
In step S108-6-14-9, the main CPU 301 performs a high probability state falling lottery process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 stores a value stored in a high probability state falling lottery table (see FIG. 10F) provided in the main ROM 302 and a winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Based on the (winning number), the lottery process to fall into the “normal state” is performed. Then, when the process of step S108-6-14-9 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-14-10.

(Step S108-6-14-10)
In step S108-6-14-10, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not “fall” has been selected in the drop lottery to the “normal state”. If it is determined that “falling” to “normal state” is selected (step S108-6-14-10 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-14-11, and “normal” When it is determined that “falling” to “state” has not been selected (“non-falling” has been selected) (step S108-6-14-10 = No), a subroutine for high-probability state processing is executed. Then, the subroutine for the start lever reception process is also completed, and the process proceeds to step S108-7 of the information setting process.

(Step S108-6-14-11)
In step S108-6-14-11, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the high probability state winning flag to “OFF”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the high probability state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “0”. Then, when the process of step S108-6-14-11 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-14-12.

(Step S108-6-14-12)
In step S108-6-14-12, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the advantageous period end flag to “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the advantageous period end flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “1”. When the processing of step S108-6-14-12 is completed, the high probability state processing subroutine is terminated, the start lever reception time subroutine is also terminated, and the processing proceeds to step S108-7 of the information setting processing. To do.

  In this embodiment, when “falling” is selected in the falling lottery, the “high probability state” is unconditionally terminated and the “advantage period” is shifted to the “normal period”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when “Bernavi” has not yet occurred in the “favorable period”, as in the end of “Chance state” and “ART state”, the execution condition of “Bell Navi” It is also possible to shift from the “advantageous period” to the “normal period” after generating the bell navigation system. The end of the “high probability state” (shift from “advantage period” to “normal period”) may be performed immediately after the execution of “Bell Navi”, or after the execution of “Bell Navi”, a predetermined number of games, or The process may be terminated after a predetermined condition is satisfied. Further, the occurrence of “Bell Navi” may be made once as a condition or a predetermined number of times.

(Art add-on processing)
Next, based on FIG. 30, the ART added state process performed by the process of step S108-6-16 of FIG. 20 will be described. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a subroutine for the ART addition state processing.

(Step S108-6-16-1)
In step S108-6-16-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting the ART added game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the ART added game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-6-16-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-16-2.

(Step S108-6-16-2)
In step S108-6-16-2, the main CPU 301 performs a lottery process for adding the number of ART games being added to the ART. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is stored in an ART added state extra game number lottery table (see FIG. 11C) provided in the main ROM 302 and a winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Based on the value (winning number), the lottery process of the number of added games in the “ART state” is performed. Then, when the process of step S108-6-16-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-16-3.

(Step S108-6-16-3)
In step S <b> 108-6-16-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a lottery for the number of added games has been won. If it is determined that the lottery for the number of added games has been won (step S108-6-16-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-16-4, and the lottery for the number of added games is selected. If it is determined that it has not been won (step S108-6-16-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-16-5.

(Step S108-6-16-4)
In step S108-6-16-4, the main CPU 301 performs processing for adding the ART game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of adding the number of added games won in the lottery process to the value stored in the ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-6-16-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-16-5.

(Step S108-6-16-5)
In step S108-6-16-5, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not “bonus” has been selected. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is “22” to “36”. If it is determined that “bonus” has been won (step S108-6-16-5 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-16-6, and “bonus” has not been won. (Step S108-6-16-5 = No), the ART state subroutine is terminated, the start lever reception subroutine is also terminated, and the information setting process proceeds to step S108-7. Migrate processing.

(Step S108-6-16-6)
In step S108-6-16-6, the main CPU 301 performs the bonus winning process during ART described above with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the “ART carry-over state”. When the processing of step S108-6-16-6 is completed, the ART addition state processing subroutine is terminated, the start lever reception time subroutine is also terminated, and the process proceeds to step S108-7 of the information setting process. To do.

(Game control command transmission processing)
Next, based on FIG. 31, the game control command transmission process performed by the process of step S108-7 of FIG. 17 will be described. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing a subroutine of game control command transmission processing.

(Step S108-7-1)
In step S108-7-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the advantageous period winning flag is “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the advantageous period winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 is “1”. If it is determined that the advantageous period winning flag is “ON” (step S108-7-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-7-2, and the advantageous period winning flag is not ON. (Step S108-7-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-7-3.

(Step S108-7-2)
In step S <b> 108-7-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for transmitting an advantageous period winning command having information indicating that the “favorable period” has been won to the sub-control board 400. Then, when the process of step S108-7-2 is completed, the process proceeds to step S108-7-3.

(Step S108-7-3)
In step S108-7-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of transmitting a game control command having information relating to the result of the lottery performed by the start lever reception process to the sub-control board 400. When the process of step S108-7-3 is completed, the subroutine for the game control command transmission process is terminated, the subroutine for the information setting process is also terminated, and the process proceeds to step S109 of the main loop process.

(Period display setting process)
Next, the period display setting process performed by the process of step S115 of FIG. 16 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 32 shows a subroutine for the period display setting process.

(Step S115-1)
In step S115-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the advantageous period winning flag is “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the advantageous period winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 is “1”. If it is determined that the advantageous period winning flag is “ON” (step S115-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S115-4, and it is determined that the advantageous period winning flag is not “ON”. If it is determined (step S115-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S115-2.

(Step S115-2)
In step S115-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the standby period flag is “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the waiting period flag provided in the main RAM 303 is “1”. If it is determined that the standby period flag is “ON” (step S115-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S115-3, and it is determined that the standby period flag is not “ON”. In that case (step S115-2 = No), the process proceeds to step S115-9.

(Step S115-3)
In step S115-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not “a combination of symbols related to the normal BB” is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 displays “the combination of the symbols related to the red seven BB” (“red seven” + “red seven” + “red seven”) or “the symbol related to the white seven BB” on the active line. It is determined whether or not “combination” (“white seven” + “white seven” + “white seven”) is stopped and displayed. Details are omitted, but “Red Seven BB symbol combinations” (“Red Seven” + “Red Seven” + “Red Seven”) will only be awarded or carried over to the winning role “Red BB”. , “The combination of symbols related to White Seven BB” (“White Seven” + “White Seven” + “White Seven”) is on the active line only if the winning role is “White BB”. There is no stop display. If it is determined that the “combination of symbols related to normal BB” is displayed (step S115-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S115-4, and the “combination of symbols related to normal BB” is If it is determined that it is not displayed (step S115-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S115-9.

(Step S115-4)
In step S115-4, the main CPU 301 performs processing for transmitting a period indicator lighting command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 transmits a period indicator lighting command for lighting the period display segment 16a to the payout number indicator 16 in order to notify that it is an “advantageous period”. When the payout number display unit 16 receives a period display lighting command from the main control board 300, it turns on the period display segment 16a. The main CPU 301 also transmits a period indicator lighting command to the monitor display unit 29. When the monitor display unit 29 receives the period indicator lighting command from the main control board 300, the monitor display unit 29 performs a desired display indicating that it is an “advantageous period”. Then, when the process of step S115-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S115-5.

(Step S115-5)
In step S115-5, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the period indicator lighting flag to “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the period indicator lighting flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “1”. Then, when the process of step S115-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S115-6.

(Step S115-6)
In step S115-6, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the advantageous period flag to “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the advantageous period flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “1”. Then, when the process of step S115-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S115-7.

(Step S115-7)
In step S115-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the advantageous period game number counter to “1500”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the advantageous period game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 to “1500”. Then, when the process of step S115-7 ends, the process proceeds to step S115-8.

(Step S115-8)
In step S115-8, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the advantageous period winning flag to “OFF”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the advantageous period winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “0”. As described above, the lighting of the advantageous period indicator, the setting process of the number of advantageous period games, and the like may be executed at the beginning of the game (such as immediately after the advantageous period lottery). When the process in step S115-8 is completed, the period display setting process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S116 in the main loop process.

(Step S115-9)
In step S115-9, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the advantageous period end flag is “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the advantageous period end flag provided in the main RAM 303 is “1”. If it is determined that the advantageous period end flag is “ON” (step S115-9 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S115-10, and it is determined that the advantageous period end flag is not “ON”. If it is determined (step S115-9 = No), the period display setting process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S116 of the main loop process.

(Step S115-10)
In step S115-10, the main CPU 301 performs processing for transmitting a period indicator turn-off command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 transmits a period indicator turn-off command for turning off the period display segment 16a to the payout number indicator 16, which terminates the notification of the “advantageous period”. When the payout number display unit 16 receives a period display turn-off command from the main control board 300, the payout number display unit 16 turns off the period display segment 16a. The main CPU 301 also transmits a period indicator turn-off command to the monitor display unit 29. When the monitor display unit 29 receives a period indicator turn-off command from the main control board 300, the monitor display unit 29 performs a process of turning off a desired display indicating the “advantageous period”. The “advantage period” may be displayed during the “advantage period” and turned off outside the “advantage period”. You may make it perform the specific display which shows that it is not an "advantageous period" different from inside. Then, when the process of step S115-10 ends, the process proceeds to step S115-11.

(Step S115-11)
In step S115-11, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the period indicator lighting flag to “OFF”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the period indicator lighting flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “0”. Then, when the process of step S115-11 ends, the process proceeds to step S115-12.

(Step S115-12)
In step S115-12, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the advantageous period flag to “OFF”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the advantageous period flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “0”. Then, when the process of step S115-12 ends, the process proceeds to step S115-13.

(Step S115-13)
In step S115-13, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the ART ready state winning flag to “OFF”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the ART preparation state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “0”. Note that, as described above, the advantageous period display extinguishing process or the like may be executed at the beginning of the game (such as immediately after the advantageous period end determination process). When the process of step S115-13 ends, the period display setting process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S116 of the main loop process.

(Processing by display status)
Next, the processing according to the state at the time of display performed by the process of step S117 of FIG. 16 will be described based on FIGS. FIG. 33 and FIG. 34 are diagrams showing a subroutine of processing by state at the time of display.

(Step S117-1)
In step S117-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the advantageous period end flag is “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the advantageous period end flag provided in the main RAM 303 is “1”. If it is determined that the advantageous period end flag is “ON” (step S117-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-2, and it is determined that the advantageous period end flag is not “ON”. If it is determined (step S117-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S117-3.

(Step S117-2)
In step S117-2, the main CPU 301 performs a period end state transition process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the “normal state”. Then, when the process of step S117-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-3.

(Step S117-3)
In step S117-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the “normal state” is set. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is a value “0” representing “normal state”. When it is determined that the state is “normal state” (step S117-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-4, and when it is determined that the state is not “normal state” (step S117). -3 = No), the process proceeds to step S117-5.

(Step S117-4)
In step S117-4, the main CPU 301 performs a display normal state process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a condition for shifting to the “ART ready state” is satisfied. Then, when the process of step S117-4 is completed, the subroutine of the display state process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S117-5)
In step S117-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the “predictive state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is a value “2” representing the “precursor state”. If it is determined that the state is the “precursor state” (step S117-5 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-6, and if it is determined that the state is not the “precursor state” (step S117). −5 = No), the process proceeds to step S117-7.

(Step S117-6)
In step S117-6, the main CPU 301 performs a display warning state process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the “prediction state” end condition is satisfied. Then, when the process of step S117-6 is completed, the subroutine of the display state process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S117-7)
In step S117-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the “ART preparation state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is a value “4” representing “ART ready state”. If it is determined that the state is “ART ready state” (step S117-7 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-8, and if it is determined that the state is not “ART ready state” ( In step S117-7 = No), the process proceeds to step S117-9.

(Step S117-8)
In step S117-8, the main CPU 301 performs a display-time ART preparation state process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a condition for shifting to the “ART state” is satisfied. Then, when the process of step S117-8 is completed, the subroutine for the display state process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S117-9)
In step S117-9, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the “chance state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is a value “3” representing the “chance state”. When it is determined that the “chance state” is set (step S117-9 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-10, and when it is determined that the “chance state” is not set (step S117). −9 = No), the process proceeds to step S117-11.

(Step S117-10)
In step S117-10, the main CPU 301 performs a display-time chance state process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a condition for shifting to the “ART ready state” is satisfied. Then, when the process of step S117-10 is completed, the subroutine of the display time state process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S117-11)
In step S117-11, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the state is the “high probability state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is the value “1” representing the “high probability state”. If it is determined that the state is “high probability state” (step S117-11 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-12, and if it is determined that the state is not “high probability state” ( Step S117-11 = No), the process proceeds to Step S117-13.

(Step S117-12)
In step S117-12, the main CPU 301 performs a display high probability state process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a condition for shifting to the “ART ready state” is satisfied. Then, when the process of step S117-12 ends, the subroutine of the display state process ends, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S117-13)
In step S <b> 117-13, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the “carry-over state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 indicates that the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is a value “6” representing “normal carryover state” or a value representing “ART carryover state”. Processing to determine whether or not “9” is performed. If it is determined that the state is “carryover” (step S117-13 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-14, and if it is determined that it is not “carryover state” (step S117). −13 = No), the process proceeds to step S117-15.

(Step S117-14)
In step S117-14, the main CPU 301 performs a display carry-over state process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the “bonus state” when “bonus” is displayed. Then, when the process of step S117-14 ends, the subroutine of the display state process ends, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S117-15)
In step S117-15, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the “bonus state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 indicates that the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 represents a value “7” representing “normal BB state during normal operation” and “special BB state during normal operation”. Processing is performed to determine whether the value is “8”, the value “10” indicating “normal BB state during ART”, or the value “11” indicating “special BB state during ART”. When it is determined that the state is “bonus state” (step S117-15 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-16, and when it is determined that the state is not “bonus state” (step S117). −15 = No), the process proceeds to step S117-17.

(Step S117-16)
In step S117-16, the main CPU 301 performs a bonus process at the time of display, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS. In the processing, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining the end of the “bonus”. Then, when the process of step S117-16 is completed, the subroutine for the state process at the time of display ends, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S117-17)
In step S <b> 117-17, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the “ART added state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is a value “12” representing “ART added state”. If it is determined that the state is “ART added state” (step S117-17 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-18, and if it is determined that the state is not “ART added state” ( In step S117-17 = No), the subroutine for the state processing at the time of display ends, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S117-18)
In step S117-18, the main CPU 301 performs a display-time ART addition state process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the termination condition of “ART added state” is satisfied. Then, when the process of step S117-18 is completed, the subroutine of the display time state process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(State transition process at the end of the period)
Next, based on FIG. 35, the period end state transition process performed by the process of step S117-2 of FIG. 33 will be described. FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a subroutine of state transition processing at the end of the period.

(Step S117-2-1)
In step S <b> 117-2-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the “art BB state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines that the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is a value “10” indicating “normal BB state during ART” or “special BB state during ART”. A process for determining whether or not the value is any one of the values “11” indicating “” is performed. If it is determined that the state is the “BB state during ART” (step S117-2-1 = Yes), the subroutine for the state transition processing at the end of the period is terminated, and step S117-3 of the processing by state at the time of display is completed. If it is determined that the state is not the “BB state during ART” (step S117-2-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S117-2-2.

(Step S117-2-2)
In step S <b> 117-2-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is “the carry-over state during ART”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is a value “9” indicating “ART carryover state”. . If it is determined that the state is the “carried-over state during ART” (step S117-2-2 = Yes), the subroutine for the state transition process at the end of the period is terminated, and step S117-3 of the process according to the state at the time of display is performed. When it is determined that the state is not “ART carryover state” (step S117-2-2 = No), the process proceeds to step S117-2-3.

(Step S117-2-3)
In step S117-2-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the “normal state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value “0” representing “normal state” in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S117-2-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-2-4.

(Step S117-2-4)
In step S117-2-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the gaming state to the “first RT advantageous state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value “1” representing the “first RT gaming state” in the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S117-2-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-2-5.

(Step S117-2-5)
In step S117-2-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the advantageous period end flag to “OFF”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value “0” of the advantageous period end flag provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S117-2-5 is completed, the subroutine for the state transition process at the end of the period is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S117-3 of the process according to the state at the time of display.

(Processing for normal state during display)
Next, the display normal state process performed by the process of step S117-4 of FIG. 33 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a subroutine of normal state processing at the time of display.

(Step S117-4-1)
In step S117-4-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART preparation state winning flag is “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART preparation state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 is “1”. If it is determined that the ART ready state winning flag is “ON” (step S117-4-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-4-2, and the ART ready state winning flag is “ If it is determined that it is not “ON” (step S117-4-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S117-4-4.

(Step S117-4-2)
In step S117-4-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the precursor game number set flag to “OFF”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the precursor game number set flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “0”. Then, when the process of step S117-4-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-4-3.

(Step S117-4-3)
In step S117-4-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the “precursor state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value “2” indicating “a precursor state” in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S117-4-3 is completed, the subroutine for the normal state processing at the time of display is terminated, the subroutine of the process according to the state at the time of display is also terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S117-4-4)
In step S117-4-4, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the chance state winning flag is “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the chance state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 is “1”. If it is determined that the chance state winning flag is “ON” (step S117-4-4 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-4-5, and the chance state winning flag is “ON”. If it is determined that it is not (step S117-4-4 = No), the process proceeds to step S117-4-7.

(Step S117-4-5)
In step S117-4-5, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the precursor game number set flag to “OFF”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the precursor game number set flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “0”. Then, when the process of step S117-4-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-4-6.

(Step S117-4-6)
In step S117-4-6, the main CPU 301 performs processing for shifting to the “precursor state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value “2” indicating “a precursor state” in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S117-4-6 is completed, the subroutine for the normal state processing at the time of display is terminated, the subroutine of the process according to the state at the time of display is also terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S117-4-7)
In step S117-4-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the high probability state winning flag is “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the high probability state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 is “1”. If it is determined that the high probability state winning flag is “ON” (step S117-4-7 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-4-8, and the high probability state winning flag is “ When it is determined that it is not “ON” (step S117-4-7 = No), the subroutine for the normal state processing at the time of display is terminated, the subroutine of the processing by state at the time of display is also terminated, and step S101 of the main loop processing is completed. The process is transferred to.

(Step S117-4-8)
In step S117-4-8, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the “high probability state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value “1” indicating a “high probability state” in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S117-4-8 is completed, the subroutine for the normal state process at the time of display is terminated, the subroutine of the process according to the state at the time of display is also terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Processing for precursory state when displayed)
Next, based on FIG. 37, the display time precursor state process performed by the process of step S117-6 of FIG. 33 will be described. Note that FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a subroutine for the display warning state process.

(Step S117-6-1)
In step S117-6-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the precursor game number counter is “0”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the precursor game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the precursor game number counter is “0” (step S117-6-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-6-2, and the value of the precursor game number counter is set. Is determined to be not “0” (step S117-6-1 = No), the subroutine for display warning state processing is terminated, the subroutine for processing by display state is also terminated, and the main loop processing is terminated. The process proceeds to step S101.

(Step S117-6-2)
In step S117-6-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the precursor game number set flag to “OFF”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the precursor game number set flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “0”. Then, when the process of step S117-6-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-6-3.

(Step S117-6-3)
In step S117-6-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART preparation state winning flag is “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART preparation state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 is “1”. If it is determined that the ART ready state winning flag is “ON” (step S117-6-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-6-4, and the ART ready state winning flag is “ If it is determined that it is not “ON” (step S117-6-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S117-6-5.

(Step S117-6-4)
In step S117-6-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the “ART preparation state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value “4” indicating “ART ready state” in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S117-6-4 is completed, the subroutine for the display time state process is ended, the subroutine for the display state process is also ended, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S117-6-5)
In step S117-6-5, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a chance state game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “10”, for example, to a chance state game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. The chance state game number counter stores the number of games that can be played in the “chance state”. Here, the value set in the chance state game number counter may be a predetermined value as described above, or may be determined by lottery. In addition, the number of games that can be played in the “chance state” may be the predetermined number of games as described above, or the “normal state” on the condition that, for example, the bell navigation is performed “once”. You may make it transfer to. Then, when the process of step S117-6-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-6-6.

(Step S117-6-6)
In step S117-6-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the “chance state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value “3” indicating “chance state” in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S117-6-6 is completed, the subroutine for the display time state process is ended, the subroutine for the display state process is also ended, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Processing for ART preparation state at the time of display)
Next, the display-time ART preparation state process performed by the process of step S117-8 of FIG. 33 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 38 is a diagram showing a subroutine for the display-time ART preparation state process.

(Step S117-8-1)
In step S117-8-1, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the gaming state is the “second RT gaming state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is a value “2” indicating the “second RT gaming state”. If it is determined that the gaming state is the “second RT gaming state” (step S117-8-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-8-2, and the gaming state is “second RT gaming state”. If it is determined that the state is not "state" (step S117-8-1 = No), the subroutine for the display-time ART preparation state process is terminated, the subroutine for the state-by-display state process is also terminated, and the main loop process is completed. The process proceeds to step S101.

(Step S117-8-2)
In step S117-8-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for adding the value of the ART game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of adding, for example, “50” to the value of the ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. The number of games that can be played in the “ART state” is stored in the ART game number counter. Here, the value added to the ART game number counter may be a predetermined value as described above, or may be determined by lottery. Then, when the process of step S117-8-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-8-3.

(Step S117-8-3)
In step S117-8-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for shifting to the “ART state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value “5” indicating “ART state” in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S117-8-3 is completed, the subroutine for the display time ART preparation state process is ended, the subroutine for the display state process is also ended, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Processing for chance status during display)
Next, the display-time chance state process performed by the process of step S117-10 of FIG. 33 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 39 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the display chance state process.

(Step S117-10-1)
In step S117-10-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART preparation state winning flag is “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART preparation state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 is “1”. If it is determined that the ART ready state winning flag is “ON” (step S117-10-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-10-2, and the ART ready state winning flag is “ If it is determined that it is not “ON” (step S117-10-1 = No), the subroutine for the chance state process at the time of display is terminated, the subroutine of the process by state at the time of display is also terminated, and step S101 of the main loop process is completed. The process is transferred to.

(Step S117-10-2)
In step S117-10-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the “ART preparation state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value “4” indicating “ART ready state” in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S117-10-2 is completed, the subroutine for the chance state process at the time of display is ended, the subroutine of the process by state at the time of display is also ended, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Processing for high probability state during display)
Next, based on FIG. 40, the display high probability state process performed by the process of step S117-12 of FIG. 33 will be described. FIG. 40 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing for high probability state during display.

(Step S117-12-1)
In step S117-12-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART preparation state winning flag is “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART preparation state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 is “1”. If it is determined that the ART ready state winning flag is “ON” (step S117-12-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-12-2, and the ART ready state winning flag is “ If it is determined that it is not “ON” (step S117-12-1 = No), the subroutine for the high probability state processing at the time of display ends, the subroutine of the processing by state at the time of display also ends, and the step of the main loop processing The process proceeds to S101.

(Step S117-12-2)
In step S117-12-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the precursor game number set flag to “OFF”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the precursor game number set flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “0”. Then, when the process of step S117-12-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-12-3.

(Step S117-12-3)
In step S117-12-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the “precursor state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value “2” indicating “a precursor state” in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S117-12-3 is completed, the subroutine for the high probability state process at the time of display is terminated, the subroutine for the process by state at the time of display is also terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Processing for carryover status when displayed)
Next, the display carry-over state process performed by the process of step S117-14 of FIG. 34 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 41 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the display carryover state processing.

(Step S117-14-1)
In step S117-14-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not “design combination related to normal BB” is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether the symbol combination “red seven” + “red seven” + “red seven” or “white seven” + “white seven” + “white seven” is stopped and displayed on the active line. The process which determines is performed. If it is determined that “design combination related to normal BB” is displayed (step S117-14-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-14-2, and “design combination related to normal BB” "Is not displayed (step S117-14-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S117-14-5.

(Step S117-14-2)
In step S117-14-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the state is “the carry-over state during ART”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is a value “9” indicating “ART carryover state”. . Then, when it is determined that the state is “the carry-over state during ART” (step S117-14-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-14-3, and it is determined that the state is not “the carry-over state during ART”. If it is determined (step S117-14-2 = No), the process proceeds to step S117-14-4.

(Step S117-14-3)
In step S117-14-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for shifting to the “normal BB state during ART”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value “10” representing “normal BB state during ART” in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S117-14-3 is completed, the subroutine for the display carry-over state process is terminated, the subroutine for the process by display state is also terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S117-14-4)
In step S <b> 117-14-4, the main CPU 301 performs processing for shifting to the “normal normal BB state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value “7” representing “normal BB state” in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S117-14-4 is completed, the subroutine for the display carry-over state process is terminated, the subroutine for the process according to display state is also terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S117-14-5)
In step S <b> 117-14-5, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not “design combination related to special BB” is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the symbol combination “Black Seven” + “Black Seven” + “Black Seven” is stopped on the active line. If it is determined that “design combination related to special BB” is displayed (step S117-14-5 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-14-6, and “design combination related to special BB” "Is not displayed (step S117-14-5 = No), the subroutine for the display carry-over state process is terminated, the subroutine for the process by display state is also terminated, and the main loop process is completed. The process proceeds to step S101.

(Step S117-14-6)
In step S <b> 117-14-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process for determining whether or not it is in the “ART carryover state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is a value “9” indicating “ART carryover state”. . If it is determined that the state is “the carry-over state during ART” (step S117-14-6 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-14-7, and it is determined that the state is not “the carry-over state during ART”. If it is determined (step S117-14-6 = No), the process proceeds to step S117-14-8.

(Step S117-14-7)
In step S117-14-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the “art BB state during ART”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value “11” representing “the special BB state during ART” in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S117-14-7 is completed, the subroutine for the display carry-over state process is terminated, the subroutine for the process according to display state is also terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S117-14-8)
In step S117-14-8, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the “normal special BB state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value “8” representing the “normal special BB state” in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S117-14-8 is completed, the subroutine for the display carry-over state process is terminated, the subroutine for the process according to display state is also terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Process for bonus state when displayed)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 42 and 43, a description will be given of the display-time bonus state process performed by the process of step S117-16 of FIG. FIG. 42 and FIG. 43 are diagrams showing a subroutine for display bonus state processing.

(Step S117-16-1)
In step S117-16-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the state is the “normal BB state during ART”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is a value “10” representing “normal BB state during ART”. Do. If it is determined that the state is the “normal BB state during ART” (step S117-16-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-16-2 and is not the “normal BB state during ART”. Is determined (step S117-16-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S117-16-8.

(Step S117-16-2)
In step S117-16-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the “normal BB” has been completed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the “normal BB” is ended by determining whether or not the bonus operating flag provided in the main RAM 303 is “OFF”. Process. If it is determined that the “normal BB” is ended (step S117-16-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-16-3, and the “normal BB” is not ended. Is determined (step S117-16-2 = No), the subroutine for the display-time bonus state process is terminated, the subroutine for the display-time state process is also terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process. Transition.

(Step S117-16-3)
In step S117-16-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the advantageous period flag is “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the advantageous period flag provided in the main RAM 303 is “1”. If it is determined that the advantageous period flag is “ON” (step S117-16-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-16-4, and the advantageous period flag is not “ON”. If it is determined (step S117-16-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S117-16-5.

(Step S117-16-4)
In step S117-16-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the “ART preparation state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value “5” indicating “ART ready state” in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S117-16-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-16-7.

(Step S117-16-5)
In step S117-16-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the “normal state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value “0” indicating “normal state” in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S117-16-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-16-6.

(Step S117-16-6)
In step S117-16-6, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the advantageous period end flag to “OFF”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “0” to an advantageous period end flag provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S117-16-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-16-7.

(Step S117-16-7)
In step S117-16-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the gaming state to the “first RT gaming state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value “1” indicating a “first RT gaming state” in a gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the processing of step S117-16-7 is completed, the subroutine for display bonus state processing is ended, the subroutine for processing according to display state is also ended, and the process proceeds to step S101 of main loop processing.

(Step S117-16-8)
In step S117-16-8, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the “normal BB state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is a value “7” representing “normal BB state”. Do. If it is determined that the “normal BB state is normal” (step S117-16-8 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-16-9 and is not the “normal BB state”. (Step S117-16-8 = No), the process proceeds to step S117-16-14.

(Step S117-16-9)
In step S117-16-9, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the “normal BB” has ended. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the “normal BB” is ended by determining whether or not the bonus operating flag provided in the main RAM 303 is “OFF”. Process. If it is determined that the “normal BB” is finished (step S117-16-9 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-16-10, and the “normal BB” is not finished. Is determined (step S117-16-9 = No), the subroutine for display bonus state processing is terminated, the subroutine for processing according to display state is also terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop processing. Transition.

(Step S117-16-10)
In step S117-16-10, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART preparation state flag is “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART preparation state flag provided in the main RAM 303 is “1”. If it is determined that the ART ready state flag is “ON” (step S117-16-10 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-16-11, and the ART ready state flag is “ON”. If it is determined that it is not (step S117-16-10 = No), the process proceeds to step S117-16-12.

(Step S117-16-11)
In step S117-16-11, the main CPU 301 performs processing for shifting to the “ART preparation state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value “5” indicating “ART ready state” in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S117-16-11 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-16-13.

(Step S117-16-12)
In step S117-16-12, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the “normal state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value “0” indicating “normal state” in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S117-16-12 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-16-13.

(Step S117-16-13)
In step S117-16-13, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the gaming state to the “first RT gaming state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value “1” indicating a “first RT gaming state” in a gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S117-16-13 ends, the subroutine for the bonus process at the time of display ends, the subroutine of the process according to the state at the time of display also ends, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S117-16-14)
In step S <b> 117-16-14, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the “art BB state during ART”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is a value “11” indicating “ART special BB state”. Do. If it is determined that the state is the “special BB state during ART” (step S117-16-14 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-16-15 and is not the “special BB state during ART”. Is determined (step S117-16-14 = No), the process proceeds to step S117-16-23.

(Step S117-16-15)
In step S <b> 117-16-15, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the “special BB” has ended. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the “special BB” is ended by determining whether or not a bonus operating flag provided in the main RAM 303 is “OFF”. Process. If it is determined that the “special BB” has ended (step S117-16-15 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-16-16, and the “special BB” has not ended. Is determined (step S117-16-15 = No), the display-time bonus state processing subroutine is terminated, the display-time state-specific processing subroutine is also terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop processing. Transition.

(Step S117-16-16)
In step S117-16-16, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the advantageous period flag is “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the advantageous period flag provided in the main RAM 303 is “1”. If it is determined that the advantageous period flag is “ON” (step S117-16-16 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-16-17, and the advantageous period flag is not “ON”. If it is determined (step S117-16-16 = No), the process proceeds to step S117-16-20.

(Step S117-16-17)
In step S117-16-17, the main CPU 301 performs a process of adding the value of the ART added game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of adding, for example, “10” to the value of the ART added game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. The ART added game number counter stores the number of games that can be played in the “ART added state”. Here, the value added to the ART additional game number counter may be a predetermined value as described above, or may be determined by lottery. Then, when the process of step S117-16-17 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-16-18.

(Step S117-16-18)
In step S <b> 117-16-18, the main CPU 301 performs processing for shifting to the “ART added state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value “12” indicating “ART added state” in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S117-16-18 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-16-19.

(Step S117-16-19)
In step S117-16-19, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the gaming state to the “third RT gaming state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value “3” indicating the “third RT gaming state” in the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the processing of steps S117-16-19 is completed, the subroutine for the display-time bonus state processing is ended, the subroutine for the display-time state-specific processing is also ended, and the processing is shifted to step S101 of the main loop processing.

(Step S117-16-20)
In step S117-16-20, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the “normal state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value “0” indicating “normal state” in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S117-16-20 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-16-21.

(Step S117-16-21)
In step S117-16-21, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the gaming state to the “first RT gaming state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value “1” indicating a “first RT gaming state” in a gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S117-16-21 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-16-22.

(Step S117-16-22)
In step S117-16-22, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the advantageous period end flag to “OFF”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “0” to an advantageous period end flag provided in the main RAM 303. When the processing of step S117-16-22 is completed, the subroutine for display-time bonus state processing is ended, the subroutine for display-time state processing is also ended, and the processing proceeds to step S101 of the main loop processing.

(Step S117-16-23)
In step S117-16-235, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the “special BB” has ended. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the “special BB” is ended by determining whether or not a bonus operating flag provided in the main RAM 303 is “OFF”. Process. If it is determined that the “special BB” is finished (step S117-16-23 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-16-24, and the “special BB” is not finished. Is determined (step S117-16-23 = No), the display bonus state processing subroutine is ended, the display state state processing subroutine is also ended, and the processing is performed in step S101 of the main loop processing. Transition.

(Step S117-16-24)
In step S117-16-24, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the “normal state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value “0” indicating “normal state” in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S117-16-24 is completed, the process proceeds to step S117-16-25.

(Step S117-16-25)
In step S117-16-25, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the gaming state to the “first RT gaming state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value “1” indicating a “first RT gaming state” in a gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S117-16-25 is completed, the subroutine for display-time bonus state processing is ended, the subroutine for display-time state-specific processing is also ended, and the processing proceeds to step S101 of the main loop processing.

(Process for adding ART during display)
Next, based on FIG. 44, a description will be given of the display-time ART additional state processing performed by the processing of step S117-18 of FIG. FIG. 44 is a diagram showing a subroutine for the display-time ART addition state processing.

(Step S117-18-1)
In step S117-18-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART added game number counter is “0”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART added game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the ART added game number counter is “0” (step S117-18-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-18-2, and the ART added game number counter is set. If it is determined that the value is not “0” (step S117-18-1 = No), the subroutine for the display-time ART addition state process is terminated, and the subroutine for the display-time state-specific process is also terminated. The process proceeds to step S101 of the loop process.

(Step S117-18-2)
In step S117-18-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for shifting to the “ART state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value “5” indicating “ART state” in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S117-18-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-18-3.

(Step S117-18-3)
In step S117-18-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the gaming state to the “second RT gaming state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value “2” indicating the “second RT gaming state” in the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S117-18-3 is completed, the subroutine for the display-time ART addition state process is terminated, the subroutine for the display-time state process is also terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Interrupt processing)
Next, the interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the interrupt process is a process performed by interrupting the main loop process every “1.49 ms”.

(Step S201)
In step S <b> 201, the main CPU 301 performs processing for saving a register. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for saving the value of the register used at the time of step S201. Then, when the process of step S201 ends, the process proceeds to step S202.

(Step S202)
In step S202, the main CPU 301 performs input port read processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for receiving various signals from the status board 100, the reel control board 150, and the power supply board 200. Then, when the process of step S202 ends, the process proceeds to step S203.

(Step S203)
In step S203, the main CPU 301 performs timer measurement processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the timer counter for measuring the minimum game time and the like. Then, when the process of step S203 ends, the process proceeds to step S204.

(Step S204)
In step S204, the main CPU 301 performs a reel drive control process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 sets “3” corresponding to the right reel 20 as the initial value of the reel number, and drives the right stepping motor 153 corresponding to the reel number “3”, thereby Rotation acceleration, constant speed, deceleration control, etc. are performed. Next, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the reel number, and drives the intermediate stepping motor 152 corresponding to the reel number “2”, thereby controlling the acceleration, constant speed, and deceleration of the rotation of the intermediate reel 19. Etc. Next, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the reel number and drives the left stepping motor 151 corresponding to the reel number “1”, thereby controlling the acceleration, constant speed, and deceleration of the rotation of the left reel 18. Etc. Then, when the process of step S204 ends, the process proceeds to step S205.

(Step S205)
In step S205, the main CPU 301 performs external signal output processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting output port data of the external concentration terminal board 30 and the like. Then, when the process of step S205 ends, the process proceeds to step S206.

(Step S206)
In step S206, the main CPU 301 performs LED display processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for creating display data of the stored number display unit 15 and the payout number display unit 16, and based on the generated display data, the stored number display unit 15 and the payout number display unit. 16 control is performed. For example, when predetermined instruction monitor data is set, a predetermined segment of the payout number display unit 16 is turned on according to the set instruction monitor data. Then, when the process of step S206 ends, the process proceeds to step S207.

(Step S207)
In step S207, the main CPU 301 performs a periodic command transmission process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 transmits a command having information on operable buttons (the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, the right stop button 13, and the MAXBET button 8) to the sub control board 400. Etc. Then, when the process of step S207 ends, the process proceeds to step S208.

(Step S208)
In step S208, the main CPU 301 performs port output processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing of transmitting various signals to the status board 100, the reel control board 150, the power supply board 200, and the sub control board 400. Then, when the process of step S208 ends, the process proceeds to step S209.

(Step S209)
In step S209, the main CPU 301 performs a random number acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for acquiring the random number value generated by the main random number generator 304 and storing it in a random number storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S209 ends, the process proceeds to step S210.

(Step S210)
In step S210, the main CPU 301 performs a register restoration process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of restoring the saved register value in the process of step S201. Then, when the process of step S210 ends, the interrupt process ends, and the process returns to the main loop process.

(Main processing on sub-control board)
Next, the main process in the sub control board will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S301)
In step S301, the sub CPU 401 performs an initialization process. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for checking an error in the sub RAM 403 and the like. Then, when the process of step S301 ends, the process proceeds to step S302.

(Step S302)
In step S302, the sub CPU 401 performs main control board communication processing, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the processing, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for analyzing a command received from the main control board 300 and the like. Then, when the process of step S302 ends, the process proceeds to step S303.

(Step S303)
In step S303, the sub CPU 401 performs sound control processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of outputting sound from the speaker 33 based on the sound data determined by the sound data determination process in step S302-3-3 described later. Then, when the process of step S303 ends, the process proceeds to step S304.

(Step S304)
In step S304, the sub CPU 401 performs LED control processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 controls the LED 32 based on the LED data determined by the LED data determination process in step S302-3-2 described later. Then, when the process of step S304 ends, the process proceeds to step S305.

(Step S305)
In step S305, the sub CPU 401 performs image control processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 controls the liquid crystal display device 31 based on the image data determined by the image data determination process in step S302-3-4 described later. Then, when the process of step S305 ends, the process proceeds to step S306.

(Step S306)
In step S306, the sub CPU 401 performs various switch detection processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of executing a predetermined process when the effect button sensor 21s detects an operation of the effect button 21 or when the cross key sensor 22s detects an operation of the cross key 22. Then, when the process of step S306 ends, the process proceeds to step S302.

(Main control board communication processing)
Next, the main control board communication process performed by the process of step S302 of FIG. 46 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 47 is a diagram showing a subroutine of main control board communication processing.

(Step S302-1)
In step S302-1, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for determining whether or not a different command is received. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for determining whether or not the command received from the main control board 300 is a command different from the command received last time. If it is determined that a different command has been received (step S302-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-2. If it is determined that a different command has not been received (step S302). -1 = No), the main control board communication process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S302-2)
In step S302-2, the sub CPU 401 performs a game information storage process. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for creating game information based on a command different from the previously transmitted command and storing it in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 403. Then, when the process of step S302-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3.

(Step S302-3)
In step S302-3, the sub CPU 401 performs a command analysis process that will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the sub CPU 401 executes a process based on the game information stored by the process of step S302-2. When the process of step S302-3 ends, the main control board communication process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Command analysis processing)
Next, based on FIG. 48, the command analysis process performed by the process of step S302-3 of FIG. 47 is demonstrated. FIG. 48 is a diagram showing a subroutine of command analysis processing.

(Step S302-3-1)
In step S302-3-1, the sub CPU 401 performs a sub effect determination process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of selecting an effect determination table provided in the sub ROM 402 based on a command received from the main control board 300. Then, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of determining an effect executed by the liquid crystal display device 31 and the like based on the selected effect determination table, display operation order designation information, and the like. Then, when the process of step S302-3-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-2.

(Step S302-3-2)
In step S302-3-2, the sub CPU 401 performs LED data determination processing. Specifically, sub CPU401 performs the process which determines the LED data corresponding to the effect determined by the said sub effect determination process. Then, when the process of step S302-3-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-3.

(Step S302-3-3)
In step S302-3-3, the sub CPU 401 performs sound data determination processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of determining sound data corresponding to the effect determined by the sub effect determining process. Then, when the process of step S302-3-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4.

(Step S302-3-4)
In step S302-3-4, the sub CPU 401 performs image data determination processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of determining image data corresponding to the effect determined by the sub effect determining process. When the process of step S302-3-4 ends, the command analysis process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Sub effect determination process)
Next, based on FIG. 49, the sub production | presentation determination process performed by the process of step S302-3-1 of FIG. 48 is demonstrated. FIG. 49 is a diagram showing a sub-effect determining process subroutine.

(Step S302-3-1-1)
In step S302-3-1-1, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for determining whether or not an advantageous period winning command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for determining whether or not the command received from the main control board 300 is an advantageous period winning command. If it is determined that the advantageous period winning command has been received (step S302-3-1-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-2, and the advantageous period winning command is received. If it is determined that it is not present (step S302-3-1-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-3-1.

(Step S302-3-1-2)
In step S302-3-1-2, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of determining an effect based on the advantageous period winning. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of selecting an effect determination table provided in the sub ROM 402 based on the advantageous period winning command received from the main control board 300. Then, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of determining an effect or the like that suggests an advantageous period winning that is executed by the liquid crystal display device 31 or the like based on the selected effect determination table. Then, when the process of step S302-3-1-2 ends, the sub effect determination process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S302-3-2 of the command analysis process.

(Step S302-3-3-1)
In step S302-3-3-1-3, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for determining an effect based on the received command. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of selecting an effect determination table provided in the sub ROM 402 based on a command received from the main control board 300. Then, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of determining an effect executed by the liquid crystal display device 31 and the like based on the selected effect determination table, display operation order designation information, and the like. Then, when the process of step S302-3-3-1 is completed, the sub effect determination process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S302-3-2 of the command analysis process.

  In the above processing, when an advantageous period winning command is received, an effect or the like that suggests an advantageous period winning command is determined, but the advantageous period winning is implied from the reception of the advantageous period winning command. You may make it perform the production to perform. For example, in synchronism with the lighting of the period indicator (period display segment 16a of the payout number display 16), an effect suggesting winning of an advantageous period may be performed, or the period indicator (period of the payout number display 16) You may perform the production | presentation which suggests an advantageous period winning after the timing when lighting of the display segment 16a) was performed. Further, in the above processing, the sub CPU 401 changes the processing timing for reception of the advantageous period winning command, but the main CPU 301 sets the timing for transmitting the advantageous period winning command to the sub control board 400. It may be changed.

(Comparison between winning ART status and winning chance)
Next, based on FIG. 50, the state transition when winning the “ART ready state” and when winning the “chance state” will be described.

  In FIG. 50, the state managed by the main control board 300, the contents of the effect, the lighting or extinguishing state of the period display (period display segment 16a of the payout number display 16), and “advantageous period”. Or is shown.

  First, in the “normal state”, the period indicator is turned off and is not the “advantageous period” but the “normal period”. As a production, a normal production is performed.

  Next, as indicated by the timing (A), when the shift to the “ART ready state” is won by the advantageous period lottery, the state shifts from the “normal state” to the “precursor state”. Then, the period indicator is turned on and the “advantage period” is reached. In addition, an effect in the “predictive state” is performed as an effect.

  Next, as shown in the timing (B), when the “predictor state” end condition (digestion of a predetermined number of games) is satisfied, the state shifts from the “precursor state” to the “ART ready state”. The period indicator continues to light and the “advantageous period” continues. Then, when the state shifts to the “ART ready state”, an effect for “ART ready state” is performed as an effect. Thereby, it can be suggested that the transition to the “ART state” is confirmed.

  Next, as indicated by the timing (D), when the condition for transition to the “ART state” (transition to the “second RT gaming state”) is satisfied, the state shifts from the “ART ready state” to the “ART state”. The period indicator continues to light and the “advantageous period” continues. Then, when shifting to the “ART state”, an effect for the “ART state” is performed as an effect.

  On the other hand, as shown in the timing of (A), even when the transition to the “chance state” is won by the advantageous period lottery, the state is “normal” as in the case where the transition to the “ART ready state” is won. Transition from “state” to “predictor state”. Then, the period indicator is turned on and the “advantage period” is reached. In addition, an effect in the “predictive state” is performed as an effect. For this reason, in the “predictive state”, the player can confirm the transition to the “advantage period”, but the player has won the transition to the “ART ready state” or the transition to the “chance state”. I can't judge whether I won.

  Next, as shown in the timing of (B), when the “prediction state” end condition (digestion of a predetermined number of games) is established, the “prediction state” is shifted to the “chance state”. The period indicator continues to light and the “advantageous period” continues. Then, when shifting to the “chance state”, an effect for “chance state” is performed as an effect. Thereby, it can be suggested that the transition is to the “chance state”. Although the transition to the “ART state” is not confirmed, “Bell Navi” is performed even in the “chance state”, and the possibility of transition to the “ART ready state” remains. Because it is, you can continue the game with interest.

  Next, as shown in timing (C), when the “chance state” end condition (digestion of a predetermined number of games) is satisfied, the “chance state” is shifted to the “normal state”. As a result, the period indicator is turned off, and the “advantage period” ends and becomes the “normal period”. Then, when shifting to the “normal state”, an effect for “normal state” is performed as an effect.

  In the above example, when shifting from the “normal state” to the “predictor state”, the state shifts to either the “ART ready state” or the “chance state”. When shifting from the “normal state” to the “precursor state”, the state may return directly to the “normal state” without shifting to the “ART ready state” or the “chance state”. In this case, in the “normal state”, when “normal return game” is selected to return to the “normal state” and shift to the “precursor state”, the “normal state” is changed directly to the “normal state”. Become.

  In the “precursor state”, when a predetermined condition, for example, a predetermined number of games is completed, the state shifts to the “normal state”. The “precursor state” is an “advantageous period”. For this reason, if “Bell Navi” has not yet occurred, the “Bel Navi” execution condition is met and the Bell Navi is generated, and then the “Advantage period” is shifted to the “Normal period”. Therefore, before the occurrence of “Bell Navi”, when the predetermined number of games, which is the end condition of “precursor state”, ends, the state shifts from “precursor state” to “normal state”. Will continue. For example, when “32” game is set as the “precursor state”, a case where “Bell Navi” occurs in the “48th game” after shifting to the “precursor state” is considered. In this case, the “precursor state” is entered and the “32 state” game is in the “predictor state” and the “advantage period”, but from the “33” game to the “48” game, the “normal state” "Is an advantageous period". After “Bell Navi”, the “advantage period” ends and becomes the “normal period”, so the “normal state” becomes the “normal period”.

  Of course, even if “normal return game” is selected, the period display segment 16a of the payout number display unit 16 lights up when the “predictive state” is entered. Therefore, even if the period display segment 16a of the payout number display 16 is turned on, the player has won the “ART transition lottery” in which a large profit can be expected, or the “normal return game” in which the profit cannot be expected so much is selected. Since it is not possible to determine whether the game has occurred, the range of games can be expanded and the interest can be improved.

(Example of production when winning “ART ready state”)
Next, based on FIG. 51, an effect when winning the “ART ready state” will be described.

  First, FIG. 51A shows a state immediately after the start lever 10 is operated in the “normal state”. Since the state managed by the main control board 300 is the “normal state”, the period display segment 16a of the payout number display 16 is in the off state and is the “normal period”. Here, by the internal lottery process, the watermelon with the winning number [13] is won and the ART preparation state transition lottery process is won, so that the transition to the “ART preparation state” is determined.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 51 (B), the state after the payout process after the third stop operation of the game in which the ART preparation state transition lottery process is won and the transition to the “ART preparation state” is determined is shown. . Here, the symbol combination “watermelon” + “watermelon” + “watermelon” is stopped and displayed on the active line. In addition, since the shift to the “ART ready state” is determined, the period display segment 16a of the payout number display unit 16 is turned on. Since the ART preparation state transition lottery has been won, the “normal state” is shifted to the “precursor state” (the state is shifted to the “ART ready state” after the “precursor state”).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 51C, the next game shifts to the “precursor state”, and the production in the “precursor state” is started. The “advantageous period” is entered while the period display segment 16a of the payout number display 16 that was lit in the previous game is lit.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 51 (D) and 51 (E), when the “predictor state” end condition (digestion of a predetermined number of games) is satisfied, the state shifts from the “predictor state” to the “ART ready state”. Is done. Note that the period display segment 16a of the payout number display unit 16 continues to be lit, and the “advantageous period” continues.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 51 (F), the next game shifts to the “ART preparation state”, and the production in the “ART preparation state” is started. Thereby, the player can be sure of the transition to the “ART state”. Note that the period display segment 16a of the payout number display unit 16 continues to be lit, and the “advantageous period” continues.

(Example of production when winning the “chance state”)
Next, based on FIG. 52, an effect when winning the “chance state” will be described.

  First, FIG. 52A shows a state immediately after the start lever 10 is operated in the “normal state”. Since the state managed by the main control board 300 is the “normal state”, the period display segment 16a of the payout number display 16 is in the off state and is the “normal period”. Here, by the internal lottery process, the watermelon with the winning number [13] is won, and the chance state transition lottery process is won to determine the transition to the “chance state”.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 52 (B), the state after the payout process after the third stop operation of the game in which the chance state winning lottery process is won and the transition to the “chance state” is determined is shown. Here, the symbol combination “watermelon” + “watermelon” + “watermelon” is stopped and displayed on the active line. Further, since the transition to the “chance state” is determined, the period display segment 16a of the payout number display 16 is turned on. Since the chance state shift lottery is won, the “normal state” is changed to the “predictor state” (the “predictor state” is transferred to the “chance state”).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 52C, the next game shifts to the “precursor state”, and the production in the “precursor state” is started. The “advantageous period” is entered while the period display segment 16a of the payout number display 16 that was lit in the previous game is lit.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 52 (D) and 52 (E), when the end condition (digestion of a predetermined number of games) of the “precursor state” is satisfied, the “predictor state” is shifted to the “chance state”. The Note that the period display segment 16a of the payout number display unit 16 continues to be lit, and the “advantageous period” continues.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 52F, the next game shifts to the “chance state”, and the production in the “chance state” is started. As a result, the player only turns on the period display segment 16a of the payout number display 16 (notification of “advantageous period”), not the notice of the transition to the “ART ready state”. It can be confirmed that it was a notification of the transition to the “chance state”. Note that the period display segment 16a of the payout number display unit 16 continues to be lit, and the “advantageous period” continues.

(Lighting timing of period indicator)
Next, the lighting timing of the period display (period display segment 16a of the payout number display 16) will be described with reference to FIG.

In the above embodiment, the lighting timing of the period display segment 16a of the payout number display unit 16 is performed immediately after the payout process. However, the timing is not limited to this and may be the timing shown below.
In other words, it may be lit at any point from the time when the advantageous period shift lottery is won until the start of the next game (when the medal can be inserted in the next game).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 53, it may be turned on (pattern A) when the start lever 10 is operated, or may be turned on (pattern B) immediately before the start of reel rotation. Moreover, it may be lit (pattern C) immediately before the first stop operation, or may be lit (pattern D) after all reels are stopped. Further, it may be lit (pattern E) at the end of the game won in the advantageous period transition lottery (the game immediately before the transition to the advantageous period).

In addition to the above embodiment, the following may be adopted.
That is, in the “fourth RT gaming state” (“carryover state”), in addition to “normal replay”, “special replay F” may be won as the winning combination. Then, when the right stop button 13 is set to the first stop when the “special replay F” is won, the symbol combination “replay-replay-BAR” (hereinafter, “the combination of symbols related to the special notification replay”). Can be displayed on the active line.

  When the left stop button 11 or the middle stop button 12 is set to the first stop, “the symbol combination related to the first normal replay” is displayed on the active line. In addition, even when the right stop button 13 is set to the first stop, the “first normal normal” is also performed when the right stop button 13 is operated at a timing at which “the combination of symbols related to the special notification replay” cannot be displayed on the active line. The symbol combination relating to replay "is displayed on the active line.

  When the “Special Replay F” is determined as the winning combination in the “carry-over state”, the main CPU 301 makes the right stop button 13 the first stop on the payout number display 16 and “third instruction monitor data”. And the third instruction monitor data information is transmitted to the sub-control board 400. Upon receiving the third instruction monitor data information from the main control board 300, the sub CPU 401 executes control such as performing an effect display in which the right stop button 13 is first stopped on the liquid crystal display device 31.

  When performing the above-described control, in the “normal state”, when “normal replay” is determined as the winning combination, a lottery is performed and the right stop button 13 is set to the first stop button 13 on the payout number display 16. A so-called “gase effect” such as display of “third instruction monitor data” to be stopped and effect display in which the right stop button 13 is first stopped on the liquid crystal display device 31 is also performed simultaneously.

  In this way, when “Special Replay F” is won in the “carry-over state”, the player sets the right stop button 13 as the first stop and performs a stop operation aiming at the “BAR” symbol. If the “combination of symbols related to special notification replay” can be displayed on the active line, it can be recognized that “bonus” has been won, so that interest can be improved.

  In the above, in the “4th RT gaming state”, “Special Replay F” is won in addition to “Normal Replay” as the winning combination. However, the winning combination is not limited to “Normal Replay”. "Special Replay F" may be won without winning.

  In the present embodiment, there is one “chance state”, but the present invention is not limited to this. A plurality of “chance states” having different probabilities of transition to the “ART ready state” and the number of games in the “chance state” may be provided.

  In this embodiment, when the state is shifted to the “ART ready state”, the state is always shifted to the “ART state”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the shift to the “ART state” is confirmed. A plurality of “chance states” having different transition probabilities to the “ART state” may be provided without providing the “ART ready state”.

  In the present embodiment, the probability of shifting to the “ART ready state” in the “chance state” is higher than that in the “normal state”, but is not limited to this and is the same as the “normal state”. May be. Further, the lottery for shifting to the “ART ready state” may not be performed.

  In addition, as described above, a plurality of “chance states” are provided, one “chance state” performs a lottery transition to “ART ready state”, and the other “chance state” transitions to “ART ready state” May not be performed. In this case, the “ART ready state” may not be provided as described above.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a predetermined number of games are played in the “chance state”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and “bell navigation” is performed once to shift to the “normal state”. Also good. In this case, the state may be shifted to the “normal state” immediately after the execution of “Bell Navi”, or after the execution of “Bell Navi”, after a predetermined number of games, or after a predetermined condition is established, You may make it transfer to. Further, the “bell navigation” is not limited to one time but may be a predetermined number of times.

  In this embodiment, the end determination of the “ART state” is performed based on the number of games. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other conditions such as a medal payout number, a medal net increase number, and the like may be used.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in the “normal state”, the transition to the “chance state” lottery and the transition to the “ART ready state” that is more advantageous to the player than the “chance state” A lottery is performed, and even if any of the above-mentioned transition lotteries is won, the state is shifted to each state through the “predictive state”. When shifting from the “normal state” to the “predictor state”, the period display segment 16a indicating the “advantageous period” is turned on, and in the “precursor state”, the transition to the “chance state” is determined. Even if the transition to the “ART ready state” is determined, after performing the same precursor effect, the state transitions to each state and the suggestion effect suggesting each state is performed. Therefore, even if the “advantage period” is entered and the period display segment 16a is turned on, during the “precursor state”, the lottery for the transition to the “chance state” is won or the lottery for the transition to the “ART ready state” Can be prevented from being exposed to the player, and the interest can be improved.

  In addition, when the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment wins the lottery for the advantageous period, the gaming machine 1 performs an effect or the like indicating the advantageous period winning, and then displays the period indicator (period display on the payout number display 16). Since the segment 16a) is turned on, the lighting of the period indicator does not expose the advantageous period wins to the player first, and the play is fully utilized to improve the interest of the game. Can be made.

  In addition, as another method, when winning the lottery to the advantageous period, the effect indicating the advantageous period winning is synchronized with the lighting of the period indicator (period display segment 16a of the payout number display 16). As a result of the lighting of the period indicator, the advantageous period winning is not exposed to the player first, and it is confirmed simultaneously by the lighting of the period indicator that the suggestive effect indicates the advantageous period winning. Can improve the interest of the game.

  As another method, when winning the lottery for the advantageous period, the period indicator (the period display segment 16a of the payout number display 16) is displayed before the timing for performing the effect suggesting the advantageous period. ) Is turned on, the player who is familiar with the game can recognize the winning of the advantageous period without making the player feel annoying of the production. In addition, a player who is familiar with the game can recognize the winning of the advantageous period earlier by turning on the period display device than a general player, thereby improving the interest of the game.

  In addition, even if the above-mentioned effect suggesting the advantageous period winning is an effect that instantly suggests winning (for example, display of characters such as “ART preparation shift!”), The winning is suggested over a predetermined effect time. It may be an effect to perform (for example, confrontation and winning).

  In the present embodiment, the “advantage period” constitutes the “special period” of the present application. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 constitutes the period control means of the present application. Further, in the present embodiment, the period display segment 16a of the payout number display unit 16 constitutes the special period display means of the present application.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 constitutes a special period transition lottery means of the present application. Further, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 401 constitutes a suggestion effect unit of the present application.

1 gaming machine 2 cabinet 3 front door 5 key hole 6 medal slot 7 BET button 7sw BET switch 8 MAXBET button 8sw MAXBET switch 9 settlement button 9sw settlement switch 10 start lever 10sw start switch 11 left stop button 11sw left stop switch 12 middle stop button 12sw middle stop switch 13 right stop button 13sw right stop switch 14 selector 14s selector sensor 15 storage number indicator 16 payout number indicator 16a period display segment 17s door open / close sensor 18 left reel 19 middle reel 20 right reel 21 effect button 21s effect button Sensor 22 Cross key 22s Cross key sensor 23 Display window 24 Receptacle unit 25 Medal payout port 26 First BET lamp 27 Second BET lamp 28 Third BET lamp 30 External Middle terminal plate 31 liquid crystal display device 32 LED
33 Speaker 100 Status board 150 Reel control board 151 Left stepping motor 152 Middle stepping motor 153 Right stepping motor 154s Left reel sensor 155s Middle reel sensor 156s Right reel sensor 200 Power board 201 Power button 201sw Power switch 202 Hopper 202s Hopper sensor 300 Main control Board 301 Main CPU
302 Main ROM
303 Main RAM
304 Main random number generator 400 Sub control board 401 Sub CPU
402 Sub ROM
403 Sub RAM
404 Sub-random number generator 500 Production control board 501 Production control CPU
502 Production control ROM
503 Production control RAM
504 CGROM
505 Sound source IC
506 Sound source ROM
507 VDP

In order to solve such a problem, the gaming machine according to the present invention detects a start operation by a player, so that one of the predetermined winning combinations is determined and a plurality of symbols are displayed. A plurality of reels arranged on each peripheral surface are displayed in a variable manner, and a stop operation by the player is detected, so that the plurality of reels displayed in a variable manner are stopped, and a combination of the stopped symbols is a predetermined design. In a gaming machine that grants a predetermined privilege when it is a combination of
A period control means for controlling a normal period and a special period different from the normal period, a special period display means for indicating that it is the special period, and a special period transition lottery for performing a lottery to the special period and means, when the player wins the transition lottery to the special period, and a suggested directing means for performing an effect suggesting result of the transition lottery,
The special period display means starts displaying the special period from the winning of the transition lottery to the special period and before the start of the game to be the special period. After the period display means displays that it is the special period, an effect suggesting the result of the transition lottery is performed .

Claims (1)

By detecting the start operation by the player, one of the predetermined winning combinations is determined, and a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols arranged on the respective circumferential surfaces are variably displayed. In the gaming machine that stops the plurality of reels that are variably displayed by detecting the stop operation by, and gives a predetermined privilege when the combination of the stopped symbols is a combination of predetermined symbols,
Period control means for controlling a normal period and a special period different from the normal period;
Special period display means for displaying the special period;
Special period transition lottery means for performing the transition lottery to the special period;
When the winning lottery to the special period is won, after the fact that it is the special period is displayed by the special period display means, suggesting effect means for performing an effect suggesting the result of the transition lottery,
A gaming machine characterized by comprising: