JP2018164643A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve amusement of a method of determining an amount of extension in a specific game state.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: game state control means (state control processing) capable of terminating a special game state if a predetermined termination condition is established in the special game state; extension information determination means for determining extension information for extending a period allowing games to be played in a specific game state, in the special game state; increase means for increasing extension information if a predetermined condition (a winning of a replay with aligned BARs in a lottery) is established in the special game state; and extension performance means capable of extending the period allowing games to be played in the specific game state according to a current value of the extension information in the special game state, if a specific symbol combination is stop displayed as the result of a game. Even if the specific symbol combination is stop displayed as the result of the game, the game state control means can continue the special game state till the termination condition is established.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 19

Description

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

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine that transitions between a normal gaming state and a specific gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state is known. Further, in the above gaming machines, a technique for extending a specific gaming state when a predetermined condition is satisfied is employed. For example, Patent Literature 1 discloses a configuration in which an additional number of games is added to the remaining number of games in a specific game state (AT state).

JP, 2006-185428, A

  In the above-described prior art, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, for example, the number of extra games is determined by lottery. However, in the above prior art, depending on the player, the method of determining the number of extra games is monotonous, and it may be felt that it is not interesting. In view of the above circumstances, an object of the present invention is to improve the fun of games by enriching the method of determining the number of extra games.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, the gaming machine of the present invention displays a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner, and also displays a variable display means for stopping and displaying symbol combinations as a result of the game, a normal gaming state, and a special game. A game state control means capable of transitioning to each gaming state including a state and a specific gaming state more advantageous than the normal gaming state, and capable of ending the special gaming state when a predetermined termination condition is satisfied in the special gaming state. In the special gaming state, the extension information determining means for determining the extension information for extending the period in which the game can be played in the specific gaming state, and the extension information is increased when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the special gaming state. When the specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed as a result of the game in the special means and the increasing means, the period in which the game can be played in the specific game state according to the current value of the extension information Comprising a extendable extension execution means, gaming state control means, even if a specific symbol combination as a result of the game is stopped and displayed to allow continued special gaming state until the end condition is satisfied.

  According to the above configuration, when the specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed as a result of the game, the period during which the game can be played in the specific game state is extended according to the current value of the extension information. Also, the extension information may increase. Therefore, since the current value of the extension information changes according to the time when the specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed, for example, it is possible to improve the fun of the special gaming state as compared with the above-described conventional technology.

  According to the present invention, the fun of the specific gaming state is improved.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows each symbol arranged in each reel. It is a figure for demonstrating a symbol display area. It is a functional block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a conceptual diagram of a winning area lottery table. It is a conceptual diagram of a winning combination determination table. It is a conceptual diagram of a symbol combination table. It is a figure for demonstrating the replay which stops in each stop operation order. It is a figure for demonstrating the bell stopped in each stop operation order. It is a conceptual diagram of a transfer symbol prescription table. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of AT state. It is a figure for demonstrating the winning probability of a special state and each normal AT state. It is a figure for demonstrating the production aspect in each normal AT state. It is a time chart for demonstrating the production | presentation in each game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the alerting | reporting time of each privilege. It is a figure for demonstrating the screen displayed by a judgment production. It is a figure for demonstrating an addition effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example of a special state. It is a figure for demonstrating the screen displayed in a special state. It is a conceptual diagram of an instruction | indication determination table. It is a figure for demonstrating each command transmitted from the main control board. It is a figure for demonstrating each display information. It is a conceptual diagram of an instruction | indication effect determination table. It is a flowchart of the game control process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of each process in the AT state of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of each process in the special state of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of a sub activation process of the sub CPU. It is a figure for demonstrating 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating a modification.

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

  The gaming machine 1 includes a box-shaped cabinet having an opening on the front side (player side) and a front door 3. The cabinet is provided with a hinge mechanism. The front door 3 is pivotally supported by a hinge mechanism so that the opening of the cabinet can be opened and closed.

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front door 3 is provided with a waist panel 6. On the waist panel 6, the name of the gaming machine 1 is drawn. In addition, a tray unit 7 for storing medals is provided below the waist panel 6. The tray unit 7 is provided so that the player can freely take out the stored medals.

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

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

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

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the symbols arranged on each reel 12 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the outer periphery of each of the plurality of reels 12 is divided into 21 frames. As shown in FIG. 2, one symbol is drawn on each frame. In the present embodiment, the Nth frame from the bottom of the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 2 (N is an integer from a numerical value “0” to a numerical value “20”) may be described as a symbol position “N”. As shown in FIG. 2, each reel 12 is arranged with a seven symbol, a red BAR symbol, a blue BAR symbol, a black BAR symbol, a bell symbol, a replay symbol, a watermelon x symbol, a watermelon y symbol, a cherry symbol, and a blank symbol. The

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

  In FIG. 2, each symbol is shown in a color different from the actual color of each symbol. Further, each symbol of each reel 12 can be generally identified by the player even when the reel 12 is rotating. Therefore, the player can perform an operation to stop the reel 12 (a so-called eye-opening) at a timing when a specific symbol passes through the display window 11. A symbol arrangement table (not shown) indicating the symbol arrangement of each reel 12 is stored in the main ROM 302.

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

  FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the symbol display area. As shown in FIG. 3, the symbol display area includes each unit area U (L, C, R). In each unit area U, one symbol is displayed. Each unit area U includes a unit area UL in which symbols of the left reel 12L are displayed, a unit area UC in which symbols of the middle reel 12C are displayed, and a unit in which symbols of the right reel 12R are displayed. And the region UR. Each unit area UL includes a unit area UL1 located in the upper stage, a unit area UL2 located in the middle stage, and a unit area UL3 located in the lower stage. Each unit area UC includes a unit area UC1 located in the upper stage, a unit area UC2 located in the middle stage, and a unit area UC3 located in the lower stage. Each unit area UR includes the unit area UR1 located in the upper stage and the middle stage. The unit region UR2 located at the bottom and the unit region UR3 located at the lower stage are included.

  When a prescribed number of medals are inserted into the medal insertion unit 8, an effective line is set. The effective line is composed of any one unit area U of the reels 12L, one unit area U of the reels 12C, and any one unit area U of the reels 12R among the unit areas U. It is an area. The effective line of the present embodiment is a line connecting the unit area UL2 of the reel 12L, the unit area UC2 of the reel 12C, and the unit area UR2 of the reel 12R.

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

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

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

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

  The insertable display lamp 13 notifies whether or not a medal from the medal insertion unit 8 can be received. The BET lamp 14 displays the number of betting medals. The BET lamp 14 includes a single lamp 14a, a double lamp 14b, and a triple lamp 14c. When one betting medal is set, one lamp 14a is turned on. When two betting medals are set, one lamp 14a and two lamps 14b are turned on, and three betting medals are set. And the single lamp 14a, the double lamp 14b, and the triple lamp 14c are turned on. The start lamp 15 notifies whether or not a game start operation (operation of a start lever 24 described later) can be accepted.

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

  The number of medals awarded to the player can be electrically stored (stored) in the gaming machine 1 (main RAM 303 described later). In the present embodiment, the number of stored medals is referred to as “credit number”. The number of credits is added when a medal is awarded as a result of the game. The credit amount is added when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 8 in a state where a prescribed number of betting medals are inserted. The stored number display 17 displays the number of credits. Specifically, the stored number display unit 17 variably displays the numerical value “0” to the numerical value “50” that is the upper limit value of the credit number according to the stored credit number.

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

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

  The 1BET button 21 is operated when setting one betting medal using the stored medals. The MAX-BET button 22 is operated when setting a specified number of betting medals using the stored medals. The settlement button 23 is operated when a medal stored as the number of credits and a betting medal are settled. When the checkout button 23 is operated, the total number of medals including credits and betting medals is paid out from the medal payout opening 9. In the present embodiment, the operation of the MAX-BET button 22 or the 1BET button 21 may be referred to as a BET operation.

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

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

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

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

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

  If the effect button 26 is operated during a period from the end of the current game until a bet medal for starting the next game is inserted (hereinafter referred to as “non-game period”), a menu image is displayed. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30.

  The operation of the effect button 26 is detected by the effect button switch 26SW. For example, when the effect button 26 is not pressed, the effect button switch 26SW outputs an OFF signal. On the other hand, when the effect button 26 is pressed, the effect button switch 26SW outputs an ON signal. When the effect button switch 26SW changes from the OFF state to the ON state during the non-game period, a menu image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30.

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

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

  Each stop operation order display lamp 29 is provided in an area below the display window 11 in the panel 10 and notifies the operation order of each stop button 25. As shown in FIG. 1, a liquid crystal display device 30 that displays various images is provided above the display window 11 of the front door 3. The liquid crystal display device 30 displays a moving image and a still image according to an effect executed on the gaming machine 1. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 30 notifies information relating to a result of an internal lottery process described later, information suggesting a gaming state, and the like.

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

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

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

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

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

  A setting display section 36 and a setting change button 37 are provided inside the cabinet. The setting display unit 36 displays the setting value of the gaming machine 1. The set value is a numerical value related to the payout rate of the gaming machine 1, and various lotteries are executed with a probability corresponding to the set value in each game. For example, setting values “1” to “6” are provided, and the setting value “6” has the highest payout rate. In the present embodiment, when the setting change key is inserted into the key hole for changing the setting and rotated, the setting display unit 36 displays the setting value.

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

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

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

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

  Various electronic components are provided on the main control board 300. Specifically, various electronic components including a main CPU 301, a main ROM 302, a main RAM 303, a resistor, a capacitor, a connector, a setting display unit 36, and a main display 40 are mounted on the main control board 300. The connector is used to electrically connect the main control board 300 and another control device.

  The main CPU 301 calculates various types of game information (bonus ratio, BB ratio, latest bonus ratio, latest BB ratio, regulation period ratio) according to the progress of the game, and displays the display information corresponding to the game information in the main display 40. To display. The display information includes each identification information corresponding to each game information, and ratio information indicating the size of the game information.

  The main display 40 includes a first display unit 40X and a second display unit 40Y. The first display unit 40X displays the identification information described above. The second display unit 40Y displays the above-described ratio information. The first display unit 40X is composed of two 7-segment displays, and the second display unit 40Y is composed of two 7-segment displays. When the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, the main display 40 starts displaying the display information and then continues until the power is turned off. As will be described in detail later, the main display 40 displays a plurality of display information corresponding to various game information. Each display information is switched and displayed at a predetermined time interval (about 5 seconds).

<Circuit machine circuit>
This is the end of the description of the structure of the gaming machine 1. Hereinafter, the function of each circuit included in the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the gaming machine 1 includes a reel board 100, a relay board 200, a main control board 300, a sub control board 400, and a power supply board 500.

<Main control board>
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 300 includes a main CPU 301, a main ROM 302, a main RAM 303, a random number generator 304, and an I / F (interface) circuit 305. Note that the main CPU 301, the main ROM 302, and the main RAM 303 may be provided as separate electronic devices, or may be provided as a one-chip microcomputer in which each element is integrally configured.

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

  The main CPU 301 reads the control program stored in the main ROM 302 and performs predetermined processing in accordance with the progress of the game, thereby causing the sub control board 400, each reel 12, the hopper 520 for paying out medals, and the display ML. Control various devices.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The relay board 200 relays a signal from the main control board 300 to the display device ML. The display device ML is driven in accordance with the signal output from the main control board 300. The relay board 200 relays an ON / OFF signal input to the main control board 300 from each sensor (such as a start switch 24SW described later) that detects the operation of each operation unit (such as the start lever 24). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the relay board 200 relays ON / OFF signals from the 1BET switch 21SW, the MAX-BET switch 22SW, the settlement switch 23SW, the start switch 24SW, the stop switch 25SW, and the medal sensor 34SE. To do. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the power supply board 500 relays ON / OFF signals of various sensors or switches including the reset switch 512SE and the payout sensor 112SE.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The setting change switch 37SW shown in FIG. 4 detects an operation of the setting change button 37. The ON signal from the setting change switch 37SW is input to the main control board 300. When an ON signal is input from the setting change switch 37SW, the main CPU 301 updates the display on the setting display unit 36. Further, when an ON signal is input from the setting change switch 37SW during a period in which the setting value is not displayed on the setting display unit 36, the main CPU 301 causes the storage number indicator 16 to display a regulation period ratio (described later). The medal sensor 34SE detects medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 8.

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

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

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

<Sub control board>
The sub-control board 400 controls the liquid crystal display device 30, the speakers (31, 32), and each lamp (for example, the effect lamp 28). As shown in FIG. 4, the sub control board 400 includes a plurality of boards including an effect control board 410, an image control board 420, and a sound board 430. The sub-control board 400 includes various sensors including an effect button switch 26SW and a direction specifying switch 27SW, a housing lamp 5, an effect lamp 28, a stop operation order display lamp 29, a lever effect lamp 42, and an upper portion. Various lamps including the lamp 35 are electrically connected.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the volume control switch 44 is electrically connected to the sub control board 400. The volume adjustment switch 44 is used to adjust the master volume of the gaming machine 1. As the volume adjustment switch 44, for example, a dip switch is preferably employed. As described above, the master volume can also be adjusted by operating the direction designation button 27. That is, the master volume is adjusted by operating one of the direction designation button 27 and the volume adjustment switch 44.

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

  As shown in FIG. 4, the effect control board 410 includes an I / F circuit 411, a sub CPU 412, a sub ROM 413, and a sub RAM 414. The effect control board 410 (sub CPU 412) controls various lamps including the housing lamp 5, the effect lamp 28, the stop operation order display lamp 29, and the lever effect lamp 42, and the sound board 430. The effect control board 410 gives a command to the image control board 420 to display each image on the liquid crystal display device 30.

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

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

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

  The image control board 420 displays various images on the liquid crystal display device 30 in accordance with commands from the effect control board 410. As shown in FIG. 4, the image control board 420 includes an image control CPU 421, an image control ROM 422, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 423, a CGROM 424, and a VRAM 425.

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

  The sound board 430 is controlled by the image control CPU 421 to generate an acoustic signal. The acoustic signal generated by the sound board 430 is supplied to the speaker 31 and the speaker 32 and output as a sound wave. As shown in FIG. 4, the sound board 430 includes a sound source IC 431 and a sound source ROM 432. The image control CPU 421 controls the sound board 430 (sound source IC 431) in accordance with a command from the sub CPU 412.

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

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

<Each data used by main CPU>
The description of each circuit of the gaming machine 1 is as described above. Hereinafter, various data stored in the main ROM 302 will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram of the winning area lottery table. The main CPU 301 determines a winning area by using a winning area lottery table and a random value R1 in an internal lottery process to be described later. As shown in FIG. 5, each winning area lottery table includes a plurality of winning areas and lottery values corresponding to the winning areas. FIG. 5 shows the names of the winning areas. Further, “L”, “M”, and “N” in FIG. 5 represent positive integers.

  The winning area lottery table is stored in the main ROM 302 for each set value (1 to 6). FIG. 5 illustrates a winning area lottery table that is referred to when the set value is “1”. Each winning area of the winning area lottery table designates each winning combination defined in the winning combination determining table shown in FIG. In FIG. 6, replay is abbreviated as “lip”. Similarly, in other figures, replay may be abbreviated as “lip”.

  For example, it is assumed that “batting order replay X1” of the winning area number “02” is determined by the internal lottery process. As shown in FIG. 6, the winning area number “02” designates the winning combination “RT0 transition replay” and the winning combination “RT2 transition replay A”. That is, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay X1” is won, a plurality of types of winning combinations are designated in duplicate. The combination of symbols of the winning combination designated in the winning area is permitted to stop on the active line.

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

  As shown in FIG. 5, the winning area lottery table includes each lottery value for each RT state. Each RT state includes an RT0 state, an RT1 state, an RT2 state, and an RT3 state. Each RT state shifts when an RT transition symbol, which will be described later, is stopped and displayed on the active line. The main CPU 301 subtracts the lottery value corresponding to the RT state to the random value R1. Therefore, the probability that each winning area wins depends on the RT state.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the winning area lottery table includes lottery values in the bonus operating state. The bonus operating state is shifted to the case where the symbol combination relating to the blue same color bonus combination, the red same color bonus combination, the blue different color bonus combination, or the red different color bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line. In the present embodiment, the blue same color bonus combination, the red same color bonus combination, the blue different color bonus combination, and the red different color bonus combination may be collectively referred to as “bonus combination”. The prescribed number of betting medals in the bonus operating state is 3, and the bonus operating state ends when 63 medals are paid out. When the bonus operating state ends, the main CPU 301 shifts to the RT0 state.

  In each game in the bonus operating state, the winning area “Bell during bonus” or the winning area “Cherry during bonus” is won. In addition, in the game where the winning area “Bell during bonus” is won, the correct answer bell is stopped on the active line, and in the game where the winning area “Bonus during cherry” is won, the bonus cherry or the correct bell stops on the active line. Is displayed. The number of payouts for the correct bell and the bonus cherry is 9. In the above configuration, nine medals are paid out in each game in the bonus operating state, and the bonus operating state is basically terminated in eight games.

  When the bonus combination is won and the main line is not stopped and displayed on the active line, the main CPU 301 shifts to an internal state in which the state where the bonus combination is won is maintained. As shown in FIG. 5, the winning area lottery table includes lottery values in the internal middle state. On the other hand, the winning combination other than the bonus combination is not maintained in the winning state in the next and subsequent games. For example, the winning combination of the SB combination is not maintained in subsequent games.

  As understood from FIG. 5, each lottery of RT0 replay, batting order replay (X, Y), RT3 replay, BAR-matched replay, BAR off-play, and Seven-matched replay (hereinafter referred to as “replay winning area”) The value is different for each state of the main CPU 301 (RT state, internal medium state, bonus operating state). Specifically, in the RT0 state, as shown in FIG. 5, the lottery value “8976” is assigned to “Replay during RT0” in the re-game winning area, and the lottery value “4” is assigned to “Seven-matched replay”. The lottery value in the other replay winning area is a numerical value “0”. That is, in the RT0 state, “replay during RT0” and “seven-matched replay” are won in the replay winning area.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the RT1 state, a lottery value “1796” is assigned to each winning area of “batting order replays X1 to X4” in the replay winning area, and each winning area of “batting order replays X5 and X6” is assigned. The lottery value “898” is allocated, the lottery value “4” is allocated to “seven-matched replay”, and the lottery values in the other replay winning areas are the numerical value “0”. That is, in the RT1 state, “batting order replays X1 to X6” and “seven-matched replays” in the replay winning area are won. The probability that any winning area of the re-game winning area is determined is 8984/65536.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the RT2 state, a lottery value “5790” is assigned to each winning area of “batting order replays X1 to X4” in the replay winning area, and each winning area of “batting order replays X5 and X6” is assigned. The lottery value “2895” is allocated, the lottery value “4002” is allocated to each winning area of “batting order replay Y1 to X4”, the lottery value “4” is allocated to “seven-matched replay”, and other replay winning The lottery value of the area is a numerical value “0”. That is, in the RT2 state, “batting order replays X1 to X6”, “batting order replays Y1 to Y4”, and “normal replay” are selected in the replay winning area. The probability that any winning area of the replay winning areas is determined is 44962/65536.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the RT3 state, the lottery value “12312” is assigned to “Replay during RT3” in the replay winning area, the lottery value “3512” is assigned to “BAR-matched replay”, and “out of BAR” The lottery value “29256” is assigned to “Replay”, the lottery value “4” is assigned to “Seven-matched replay”, and the lottery values in other replay winning areas are the numerical value “0”. That is, in the RT3 state, “Replay during RT3”, “BAR-matched replay”, “BAR out-of-play replay”, and “Seven-matched replay” are won in the replay winning area. In addition, the probability that any one of the re-game winning areas is determined is 45081/65536. As described above, “BAR-matched replay” and “BAR out-of-play replay” are not won in the RT0 state, the RT1 state, and the RT2 state, but are won in the RT3 state.

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

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the internal middle state, the lottery value “11716” is assigned to “Replay during RT0” in the replay winning area, the lottery value “1152” is assigned to “Replay during RT3”, The lottery value in the re-game winning area is a numerical value “0”. That is, in the internal intermediate state, “Replay during RT0” and “Replay during RT3” are selected in the replay winning area. The probability that any winning area of the replay winning area is determined is 12868/65536. As described above, in the internal middle state, the probability that the replay winning area is won is higher than in the RT0 state and the RT1 state.

  The winning probability of each winning area (the size of the lottery value in the winning area lottery table) at each set value (1 to 6) is the same except for the winning probability of the blue same color bonus. Specifically, the winning probability of the blue same color bonus increases as the set value increases. According to the above configuration, the larger the set value, the easier it is to acquire medals with the same blue color bonus, and the payout rate is improved. In the present embodiment, whether or not to shift to the regulation period (AT state, chance state) is determined by lottery with a probability corresponding to the current winning area. However, in a game where a winning area (blue same color bonus) whose winning probability differs by a set value is won, a lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the regulation period is not executed. In the above configuration, the transition to the regulation period is not determined in a game where a winning area whose winning probability differs by a set value is won.

  FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram of the symbol combination table. The symbol combination table defines combinations of symbols that are permitted to stop on the active line in the game won by each winning combination. For example, in a game in which the winning combination “A Blue Same Color Bonus” is won, the symbol combination “Blue BAR-Blue BAR-Blue BAR” is permitted to stop on the active line. In addition, for example, in a game won by the winning role “RT2 transition replay A”, the symbol combination “bell-bell-black BAR”, “bell-bell-watermelon x”, and “bell-bell-watermelon y” is an effective line. Can stop.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the symbol combination table is configured to include the permission bit number of each symbol combination and the number of medals to be paid out when the symbol combination related to each winning combination is stopped on the active line. FIG. 7 shows the payout number when the symbol combination related to each winning combination is stopped on the active line in the game state where the specified number is three. For example, when the symbol combination “bell-bell-bell” of the correct bell A is stopped and displayed on the active line, the number of payouts is “9”. Further, when the symbol combination of bonus combination or SB combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, the payout number is “0”.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the symbol combination related to any of the winning combinations including the winning combination “correct answer bells A, B”, “failing roles A to D”, “watermelon role”, and “cherry role A, B” becomes the active line When displayed, a payout number of medals corresponding to each winning combination is awarded to the player. In the present embodiment, a winning combination in which medals are paid out when displayed on the active line is referred to as a “winning winning combination”. In addition, “RT0 transition replay”, “RT2 transition replay A to C”, “RT3 transition replay”, “special replay A to C”, “seven replay”, “BAR replay”, and “follow replay” (designated by the game in which the replay winning area is won) When one of the winning combinations is displayed on the active line, the next game is set to replay. In the present embodiment, the winning combination in which the next game becomes a re-game when displayed on the active line may be collectively referred to as “replay”. When a plurality of winning combinations are won, the replay is stopped and displayed on the active line in preference to other winning combinations, and the bonus combination and the SB combination have a lower priority than the other winning combinations. However, it may be configured such that the bonus combination has a higher priority than the winning combination.

  Each permission bit number in the symbol combination table designates each display permission bit in the display permission bit storage area of the main RAM 303. The display permission bit storage area is configured to include a plurality of display permission bits, and each display permission bit corresponds to each winning combination. For example, it is assumed that the replay during RT0 of the winning area number “01” is won and the symbol combination of the winning combination “RT0 transition replay” is permitted to stop on the active line. In the above case, the display permission bit specified by the permission bit number “1” in the display permission bit storage area is set to “1”, and the others are set to “0”.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, in addition to the symbol combinations of the winning combinations described above, a part of the losing eyes (special losing eyes) that are not the symbol combinations of the winning combination is determined by the display determination process. Specifically, each losing eye including each special losing eye A (1, 2) and each special losing eye B (1, 2) shown in FIG. 7 is determined by the display determination process. When each special lose eye A or each special lose eye B is stopped and displayed on the active line, the state shifts to the RT1 state. Also, each special loser (A, B) will be stopped and displayed on the active line when each winning combination (correct answer bell, failed role) is missed in the game where the batting order bell (L, C, R) is won. .

  FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 are explanatory diagrams of the correspondence relationship between the winning area, the stop operation order, and the winning combination that stops on the active line (the combination of symbols that stops on the active line). FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a winning combination (replay) that stops at the active line in each stop operation order in the game where the re-game winning area is won. 8 and 9 show the winning combination that is stopped and displayed on the active line in each stop operation mode in the non-internal state.

  As shown in FIG. 8, when the replay during RT0 is won, the RT0 transition replay stops at the active line regardless of the mode of the stop operation. Further, when the replay during RT3 is won, the RT3 transition replay stops on the active line regardless of the mode of the stop operation.

  When any of the winning areas “batting order replays X1 to X6” is won, “RT0 transition replay” or “RT2 transition replay” stops on the active line according to the mode of the stop operation. Specifically, in a game in which the winning area “batting order replay X1” is won, a stop operation sequence in which the reel 12L performs the first stop operation, the reel 12C performs the second stop operation, and the reel 12R performs the third stop operation (hereinafter simply “ In the case of the “left middle right” stop operation sequence), the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT2 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay X1” is won, when the stop operation is performed in an order other than “left middle right”, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT0 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay X2” is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of “left and right middle”, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT2 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. The On the other hand, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay X2” is won, when the stop operation is performed in an order other than “middle left and right”, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT0 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. Further, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay X3” is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of “middle left and right”, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT2 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay X3” is won, when the stop operation is performed in an order other than “middle left and right”, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT0 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. Similarly, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay X4” is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of “middle right left”, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT2 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay X4” is won, when the stop operation is performed in an order other than “middle right left”, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT0 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. In the game where the winning area “batting order replay X5” or “batting order replay X6” is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of the first stop on the right, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT2 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line, When the stop operation is performed in an order other than the first stop on the right, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT0 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay Y1” is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of the first left stop, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT2 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. When the stop operation is performed in an order other than the first stop on the left, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT0 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. In addition, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay Y2” is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of “middle left and right”, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT2 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line, and “middle left and right” When the stop operation is performed in a sequence other than the above, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT0 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. In the game where the winning area “batting order replay Y3” is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of “middle right left”, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT2 transition replay” is stopped on the active line and other than “middle right left” When the stop operation is performed in order, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT0 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. In the game where the winning area “batting order replay Y4” is won, if the stop operation is performed in the order of the first stop on the right, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT2 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line, and other than the first stop on the right When the stop operation is performed in order, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT0 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  As shown in FIG. 8, when the winning area “BAR-matched replay” is won, the symbol combination of “BAR replay”, “follow replay” or “RT3 transition replay” stops on the active line according to the mode of the stop operation. Specifically, in the game where the winning area “BAR-matched replay” is won, each reel 12 is stopped in the drawing range of each black BAR symbol when the stop operation is performed in the order of the first stop on the right. In this case, the symbol combination of the winning combination “BAR replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in an order other than the right first stop operation, the symbol combination “RT3 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. In addition, even if the stop operation is performed in the order of the first stop operation on the right, if each reel 12 is not stopped within the pull-in range of each black BAR symbol, the symbol combination “follow replay” becomes an effective line. Stopped display.

  As shown in FIG. 8, when the winning area “BAR off-replay” is won, the symbol combination of the winning combination “follow replay” or “RT3 transition replay” stops on the active line according to the mode of the stop operation. Specifically, in a game where the winning area “BAR out-of-play replay” is won, the symbol combination “follow replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line when the stop operation is performed in the order of the first right stop operation. When the stop operation is performed in an order other than the right first stop operation, the symbol combination “RT3 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  As shown in FIG. 8, when the winning area “Seven Match Replay” is won, the symbol combination of “Seven Replay” or “Special Replays A to C” stops on the active line according to the mode of the stop operation. Specifically, in the game where the winning area “Seven Match Replay” is won, when each reel 12 is stopped in the drawing range of each Seven symbol, the symbol combination “Seven Replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. . On the other hand, when each reel 12 is not stopped within the drawing range of each symbol of each reel 12, any of the symbol combinations of “special replays A to C” is stopped and displayed on the effective line.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a winning combination that stops at the active line in each stop operation order in a game in which the winning area “batting order bell” (L1 to L4, C1 to C4, R1 to R4) is won. When the winning area “batting order bell” is determined, one of the winning combination “failing roles A to D” and one of the winning combination “correct answer bells A and B” are won. As understood from FIG. 9, in the game in which the hitting bell is won, the symbol combination related to the failed role or the correct answer bell is stopped on the active line according to the stop operation order. In the present embodiment, the stop operation order in which the symbol combination related to the correct bell is stopped and displayed on the active line is referred to as “correct answer push order” of the correct bell. Further, the stop operation order other than the correct answer pressing order in this game is referred to as “incorrect answer pressing order” in the game.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the game in which the hit order bell L (1-4) is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of the first left stop, the correct answer bell A is stopped and displayed on the active line. That is, in the game in which the batting order bell L is won, the correct answer push order of the correct bells is the first left stop. On the other hand, when a stop operation is performed in a game other than the first left stop order in the game in which the batting order bell L (1 to 4) is won, the failed role or the special loser is stopped and displayed according to the stop operation position.

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

  As described above, in the game in which the hitting bell (L, C, R) is won, when the stop operation is performed in the correct answer pressing order, the correct answer bell is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in the incorrect answer pressing order, the failed combination or the special losing eye is stopped and displayed on the active line according to the stop operation position. Note that the probability of winning the batting order bell is equal for each set value. Therefore, the probability that the correct pressing order of the batting order bell is instructed in the instruction period is equal for each set value.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an opportunity to shift to each RT state. As described above, each RT state includes an RT0 state, an RT1 state, an RT2 state, and an RT3 state, and transitions with a specific trigger. For example, the RT state shifts when the RT transition symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  FIG. 10A is a conceptual diagram of the RT transition symbol definition table. As shown in FIG. 10A, each RT transition symbol includes an RT3 transition symbol, an RT2 transition symbol, an RT1 transition symbol, and an RT0 transition symbol. When the RT3 transition symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line, the state shifts to the RT3 state. The RT3 transition symbol includes a symbol combination of RT3 transition replay as shown in FIG. That is, when the symbol combination of RT3 transition replay is stopped and displayed on the active line, the next game becomes a replay and transitions to the RT3 state. When the RT2 transition symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line, the state shifts to the RT2 state. The RT2 transition symbol includes a symbol combination of RT2 transition replay. That is, when the symbol combination of RT2 transition replay is stopped and displayed on the active line, the next game becomes a replay and transitions to the RT2 state.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, the RT1 transition symbol includes special lose eyes. As described above, the special loser is not displayed on the active line when the game is selected by the batting order bell instead of the winning combination and the stop operation is performed in the order of incorrect answer and each failed part is missed. The Also, the RT0 transition symbol includes a symbol combination of a failed role. The failed combination is stopped and displayed on the active line when a stop operation is performed in the order in which the winning order is won and the stop operation is performed in the drawing range of the failed combination.

  As understood from the above description, in the game in which the hitting bell is elected, when the stop operation is performed in the incorrect pressing order, the RT1 transition symbol (special losing eye) or the RT0 transition symbol (of the failed role) is selected depending on the stop operation position. The symbol combination) can be stopped and displayed on the active line. As shown in FIG. 10A, the RT0 transition symbol includes a symbol combination of RT0 transition replay. That is, when the RT0 transition replay is stopped and displayed on the active line, the next game becomes a re-game and shifts to the RT0 state.

  FIG. 10B is a transition diagram of the RT state. As described above, the RT state shifts with various triggers. For example, in the RT2 state, when the striking order replay Y (1 to 4) is won and the stop operation is performed in the correct pressing order of the RT3 transition replay, the RT3 transition replay symbol combination (RT3 transition pattern) is stopped and displayed on the active line. The next game is in the RT3 state ((A) in FIG. 10B).

  As shown in FIG. 10B, in the RT1 state, when the striking order replay X (1 to 6) is won and the stop operation is performed in the correct pressing order of the RT2 transition replay, the RT2 transition replay symbol combination (RT2 transition) The symbol) is stopped and displayed on the active line, and the next game is in the RT2 state ((B) in FIG. 10B). As will be described in detail later, in each game in the instruction period, in the RT1 state, the player is instructed in the correct push order of the RT2 transition replay, and in the RT2 state, the correct push order in the RT3 transition replay is instructed. Therefore, in each game in the designated period, the RT state can be shifted to the RT3 state by performing a stop operation in the designated order. However, even in the normal state where the above-described instruction is not given (non-instruction period), it is possible to shift to the RT3 state by correctly correcting the correct pressing order of the RT2 transition replay and the RT3 transition replay.

  In the RT0 state, if the batting order bell is won, the stop operation is performed in the wrong answer pressing order, and the stop operation is performed outside the failed role pull-in range, the special losing eye (RT1 transition pattern) is stopped and displayed on the active line. The next game is in the RT1 state ((C) in FIG. 10B).

  If the bonus combination is won in the RT3 state, the RT2 state, the RT1 state, or the RT0 state described above, the internal combination state is entered ((F) in FIG. 10B), and the symbol combination of the bonus combination is an effective line. When the display is stopped, the state shifts to the bonus operating state ((G) in FIG. 10B). When transitioning to the internal state, the RT state does not transition even if each RT transition symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line. That is, the internal middle state does not end with an opportunity other than the transition to the bonus operating state.

  When the bonus operating state ends, the state then shifts to the RT0 state ((H) in FIG. 10B). In this embodiment, the batting order replay X in which the RT2 transition replay can be stopped and displayed and the batting order replay Y in which the RT3 transition replay can be stopped and displayed are not won in the RT0 state.

  In the RT2 or RT3 state, when the batting order bell is won, the stop operation is performed in the wrong answer pressing order, and the special loser is stopped and displayed on the active line, the same as when the special loser is stopped and displayed in the RT0 state. The next game is in the RT1 state. In the instruction period, the correct answer push order of the correct bells is instructed, and the stop operation according to the instructions can prevent the special loss eye from stopping on the active line. In the RT2 state or the RT3 state, when the batting order bell is won, the stop operation is performed in the incorrect answer pressing order, and the symbol combination of the failed role is stopped and displayed on the active line, the next game becomes the RT0 state (FIG. 10B). (D)).

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

  When the symbol combination of the SB combination described above is stopped and displayed on the active line, the next game is in a single bonus operating state (not shown). In the single bonus operating state, the winning probability of the winning winning combination is higher than the normal state. However, the winning probability of winning the winning combination in the single bonus operating state is lower than that in the bonus operating state. Specifically, among the lottery values in the winning area lottery table, the common bell lottery value in the single bonus operating state is larger by the numerical value “1” than the common bell lottery value in the RT0 state. In addition, the winning probability of replay in the single bonus operating state is the same as the winning probability of replay in the RT state at the time of transition to the single bonus operating state (game in which the SB combination is won). That is, the winning probability of replay does not change before and after the single bonus operating state. The single bonus operating state ends with one game.

  The main CPU 301 controls the instruction display 16 according to each gaming state including the AT state, normal state, chance state, special state, start preparation state, internal medium state, bonus operation state, and end preparation state. A game state flag indicating the current game state is stored in the main RAM 303. In each game, the main CPU 301 transmits a game state command indicating a game state flag to the sub CPU 412. The sub CPU 412 determines an effect according to the gaming state indicated by the gaming state command.

  In each game in the AT state, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display instruction information for instructing the stop operation order. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display instruction information for instructing a stop operation sequence advantageous to the player in the AT state. On the other hand, in the normal state, a stop operation order that is advantageous to the player is not instructed. Therefore, the AT state is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player as compared to the normal state. In the chance state, the transition to the AT state is easily determined as compared with the normal state, and the gaming state is advantageous to the player.

  In the special state and the start preparation state, similarly to the AT state, a stop operation sequence advantageous to the player is instructed. In the present embodiment, a period during which a stop operation mode advantageous to the player is instructed is referred to as an “instruction period”. In addition, a period other than the instruction period (such as a normal state) may be referred to as a “non-instruction period”. A part of the game in the chance state is an instruction period, and in the chance state, a stop operation mode that is advantageous to the player is instructed. Specifically, the period from the transition to the chance state until the first hitting bell is won is the designated period. In the above configuration, the instruction information is displayed at least once in the chance state, so that the player can recognize that the control period has been reached.

  As described above, each gaming state of the main CPU 301 includes an internal medium state and a bonus operating state. When the bonus combination is won, the state shifts to the internal medium state. In the internal medium state, the state where the bonus combination is won is maintained. When the symbol combination related to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line in the internal state, the state shifts to the bonus operating state. Specifically, the bonus operating state includes an RB state and a BB state. When the symbol combination of the RB combination is stopped and displayed, the bonus operation state shifts to the RB state, and when the symbol combination of the BB combination is stopped and displayed, BB Transition to the state.

  The internal middle state and the bonus operating state described above may be included in the restriction period or not included in the restriction period depending on the gaming state in which the bonus combination is won. Specifically, when a bonus combination is won in the regulation period, the subsequent internal state and bonus operating state are included in the regulation period. On the other hand, when the bonus combination is won outside the regulation period, the subsequent internal medium state and bonus operating state are not included in the regulation period. However, the regulation period may end in the middle of the bonus operating state shifted from the regulation period.

  In the present embodiment, the number of games in the regulation period is controlled to be equal to or less than a predetermined number. Specifically, the number of games during the regulation period is 1500 times or less. As described above, the remaining number of games in the AT state may be added. In the present embodiment, the addition of the remaining number of games in the AT state is determined so that the number of games in the regulation period is 1500 or less. The number of games during the regulation period is stored in a regulation counter. The restriction counter is provided in the main RAM 303, for example, and is added at each game during the restriction period.

  When the bonus operating state ends, the game state shifts (returns) to the game state in which the bonus combination is won. For example, when a bonus combination is won in the normal state, the state shifts to the normal state after the bonus operation state ends. When the bonus combination is won in the chance state, the state shifts to the chance state after the bonus operation state ends, and when the bonus combination is selected in the start preparation state, the state shifts to the start preparation state after the bonus operation state ends. However, when a bonus combination is won in the AT state, the state shifts to the start preparation state after the bonus operation state ends. In addition, when a bonus combination is won in the end preparation state, the state shifts to the normal state after the bonus operation state ends. However, even when the bonus combination is won in the AT state when the number of games after the right to shift to the AT state is reached in the bonus operating state reaches a predetermined specific number (1500 times). After the bonus operation state ends, the normal state is entered.

  The restriction counter is initialized under various conditions. For example, the regulation counter is initialized when the AT state ends. Further, when the bonus operation state is entered in the regulation period (AT state) and the number of games in the regulation period reaches 1500 in the ongoing bonus operation state, the regulation period ends in the bonus operation state. The regulation counter is initialized.

  In addition, when the chance state ends and the state does not shift to the AT state (when the AT state is not won in the chance state), the regulation counter is initialized. However, if the right to shift to the chance state multiple times is granted, the regulation counter may not be initialized even if the chance state ends. Specifically, when the current chance state has ended and the right to enter the next chance state has already been granted (the right to enter the next chance state and the right to enter the next chance state) Are given all at once), the regulation counter is not initialized when the current chance state ends.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state. As shown in FIG. 11, the gaming state shifts with a specific opportunity. For example, in a normal state, when a bonus combination is won, the state shifts to an internal middle state ((A) of FIG. 11). When the symbol combination of the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, the gaming state shifts to the bonus operating state.

  When the bonus combination is won in the normal state, the main CPU 301 executes a chance state determination process. However, the chance state determination process is not executed when a blue same color bonus whose winning probability differs among the bonus combinations is set. In the chance state determination process, whether to grant the right to shift to the chance state (whether to shift to the chance state) is determined by lottery. When the chance state determination process is not won, the subsequent bonus operation state is not the regulation period ((B) of FIG. 11). Further, when the chance state determination process is a non-winning state and the bonus operation state ends, the process shifts to a normal state ((C) of FIG. 11). On the other hand, when winning in the chance state determination process, the subsequent bonus operation state is a regulation period ((D) in FIG. 11). In addition, when the winning state is determined in the chance state determination process and the bonus operation state ends, the state shifts to the chance state ((E) of FIG. 11).

  In the chance state, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the right to shift to the AT state is granted, and thereafter, shift to the start preparation state X ((F) of FIG. 11). Specifically, in the chance state, points are awarded according to the winning area of each game, and when the total value of points reaches a predetermined numerical value, the right to shift to the AT state is granted. When the right to shift to the AT state is granted, the state shifts to the AT state via the start preparation state X.

  The chance state ends with a predetermined number of games even before the right to shift to the AT state is granted. Specifically, the chance state ends with 10 games. When the chance state ends without being granted the right to shift to the AT state, the state shifts to the normal state ((G) in FIG. 11). Further, in the normal state, when the 7-match replay is won, the right to shift to the AT state is given, and the state shifts to the start preparation state X ((H) in FIG. 11). If the bonus combination is won in the chance state, the right to shift to the AT state is granted. In the above case, after the bonus operation state is finished, the start preparation state X is entered.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the start preparation state X interposed between the normal state and the AT state is included in the regulation period, like the AT state and the chance state. Further, the bonus operating state interposed between the normal state and the chance state is included in the regulation period. Further, the internal middle state and the bonus operating state that are shifted when the bonus combination is won in the AT state are included in the regulation period. A special state and a start preparation state Y to be described later are included in the regulation period. However, even if the bonus combination is won in the normal state and the right to shift to the chance state is granted, the internal state after that is not included in the regulation period.

  In the start preparation state X, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display instruction information for instructing the correct pressing order of the RT2 transition replay and instruction information for instructing the correct pressing order of the RT3 transition replay. In the above configuration, when the stop operation is performed in the order indicated by the instruction information in the start preparation state X, the RT2 transition replay is stopped and displayed on the active line, the RT state transitions to the RT2 state, and then the RT3 transition The replay is stopped and displayed on the active line, and the RT state shifts to the RT3 state.

  In the start preparation state X, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display instruction information for instructing the correct answer push order of the correct bells. In the above configuration, when the stop operation is performed in the order instructed by the instruction information, the RT1 transition symbol is not stopped and displayed on the active line (the correct bell is not missed), so the transition from the RT2 state to the RT1 state (falling down). do not do. However, in the game in the RT0 state in the start preparation state X, the correct answer push order of the correct bell is not instructed. After the correct bell is missed and the state shifts to the RT1 state, the correct bell pressing order is started. When the RT state shifts to the RT3 state, the main CPU 301 shifts the gaming state from the start preparation state X to the AT state ((I) of FIG. 11). In addition, when it transfers to RT2 state in the start preparation state X (before changing to RT3 state), it is good also as a structure which transfers to AT state.

  In the AT state, as in the start preparation state X, the main CPU 301 instructs the instruction information for instructing the correct answer order of the correct bell, the instruction information for instructing the correct answer order of the RT2 transition replay, and the correct answer order of the RT3 transition replay. The instruction display 16 displays the instruction information to be displayed. The AT state ends with a predetermined number of games. The remaining number of games in the AT state is stored in the AT counter. The AT counter is stored in the main RAM 303, for example. When shifting to the AT state, the initial value “100” is stored in the AT counter. In the present embodiment, the numerical value of the AT counter may be added at a specific opportunity. That is, the remaining number of games in the AT state may be added. The main CPU 301 subtracts a numerical value “1” from the AT counter in each game in the AT state. The AT counter is not subtracted in games other than the AT state. Further, the AT counter is not subtracted in a special AT state described later among the AT states.

  The AT state is in principle the RT3 state. Therefore, since the batting order replay X is not won, the correct pressing order of the RT3 transition replay is not instructed in principle in the AT state. However, for example, in the AT state game where the batting order bell is won, if the stop operation is performed outside the specified order (when an operation error is made), the RT1 transition symbol stops on the active line, and the RT3 state is changed to the RT1 state. There is a case to move to. Even in the above case, in the AT state, the correct pressing order of the RT3 transition replay and the RT2 transition replay is instructed, so that it is possible to return from the RT1 state to the RT3 state by following the instruction of the instruction information.

  When the AT counter indicating the number of remaining games in the AT state is decremented to a numerical value “0”, the main CPU 301 shifts the gaming state from the AT state to the end preparation state ((P) in FIG. 11). When the RT1 transition symbol is stopped and displayed in the end preparation state, or when the RT0 transition symbol is stopped and displayed, the state shifts to the normal state ((Q) in FIG. 11).

  When the bonus combination is won in the AT state, the main CPU 301 executes a special state determination process. In the special state determination process, whether to shift to the special state is determined by lottery. As will be described in detail later, the AT state includes a normal AT state X, a normal AT state Y, a normal AT state Z, and a special AT state. The probability of winning the special state varies depending on the type of AT state in which the bonus combination is won. However, the special state determination process is not executed when a blue same-color bonus whose winning probability differs among the bonus combinations is set.

  When the bonus combination is won in the AT state, the state shifts to the internal middle state ((J) in FIG. 11). As shown in FIG. 11, when a bonus combination is won in the AT state, the subsequent internal state is included in the restriction period (the internal state that has shifted from the normal state is not the restriction period). In the internal middle state, subtraction of the AT counter, notification of the correct answer pressing order of the batting order bell and batting order replay, and the special state determination process are not executed.

  When the symbol combination of the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, the state shifts to the bonus operating state ((K) in FIG. 11). In the bonus operating state shifted from the AT state, the result of the special state determination process is notified. When the bonus operating state transferred from the AT state ends, the state shifts to the start preparation state X or the start preparation state Y according to the result of the special state determination process executed when the bonus combination is won. Specifically, in the special state determination process, if the special state is not won, the process shifts to the start preparation state X ((L) in FIG. 11), and then shifts to the AT state (return) when the RT3 state is entered. To do.

  On the other hand, when the special state is won in the special state determination process, after the bonus operation state ends, the process proceeds to the start preparation state Y ((M) in FIG. 11). Immediately after shifting to the start preparation state Y, the state is the RT0 state. In the start preparation state Y, as in the start preparation state X, the instruction information is not displayed until the RT1 state is entered. In the start preparation state Y after the transition to the RT1 state, the main CPU 301 displays the instruction information for instructing the correct answer order of the correct bell, the instruction information for instructing the correct answer order of the RT2 transition replay, and the correct answer order of the RT3 transition replay. The instruction display 16 displays instruction information to be instructed. According to the above configuration, it is possible to shift to the RT3 state by performing the stop operation in the stop operation order indicated by the instruction information. In the start preparation state Y, when the RT state shifts to the RT3 state, the gaming state shifts to the special state ((N) in FIG. 11). In the start preparation state Y, the AT counter is not subtracted.

  In the special state, the expected value of the number of extra games in each game is larger than the AT state. When an additional game number is given, a numerical value corresponding to the additional game number is added to the AT counter, and the AT state is extended. For example, when the extra game number “100” is given, the numerical value “100” is added to the AT counter. In the special state, as in the AT state, the instruction information for instructing the correct answer order of the correct bell, the instruction information for instructing the correct answer order of the RT2 transition replay, and the instruction information instructing the correct answer order of the RT3 transition replay, Is displayed on the instruction display 16. Further, in the special state, when the BAR uniform replay or the BAR offplay is won, a special instruction effect is executed on the liquid crystal display device 30. In the special instruction effect, it is instructed that each reel 12 should be stopped within the drawing range of each black BAR symbol (see FIG. 20 (a-2) described later).

  When the special state is started, the initial value of the extension information is determined. In a special state, when the replay with BAR match is won, the number of extra games corresponding to the current value of the extension information is given. Also, the special state ends with a predetermined number of games. The special state of this embodiment is completed after 10 games. Although details will be described later, the extension information may be added in each game in a special state.

  When the special state ends, the state shifts to the AT state ((O) in FIG. 11). In the present embodiment, the special state continues even when the BAR-matched replay is won and the number of extra games is given. Therefore, in one special state, BAR-matched replay can be won multiple times. In the above case, the number of extra games is given a plurality of times in one special state.

  In the special state, when the bonus combination is won, the number of extra games corresponding to the current value of the extension information is given, as in the case where the above-mentioned BAR uniform replay is won. Further, when a bonus combination is won in a special state, the number of extra games is given and a transition is made to the internal middle state ((R) in FIG. 11). When shifting from the special state to the internal middle state, the state returns to the special state via the bonus operation state and the start preparation state Y, as in the case of shifting from the AT state to the special state. As will be described in detail later, when the bonus combination is won and the state returns to the special state, the initial value of the extension information is redrawn. Further, when the bonus combination is won and the game returns to the special state, the remaining number of games in the special state is reset to 10 times.

  In addition, when a blue same color bonus having a setting difference in the winning probability among the bonus combinations is won in a special state, the extra number of games is not given regardless of the game state. In addition, if a bonus combination other than the blue same color bonus is won in the special state, the special state starts from the beginning (with 10 remaining games) after the bonus operation state ends, but the blue same color bonus is won. In this case, the special state is resumed from the middle (the number of remaining games when the blue same color bonus is won).

  FIG. 12A is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state in the AT state. The AT state includes a normal AT state X, a normal AT state Y, a normal AT state Z, and a special AT state. In the present embodiment, the normal AT state X, the normal AT state Y, and the normal AT state Z may be collectively referred to as “normal AT state”. As described above, the probability of winning the special state varies depending on the type of AT state in which the bonus combination is won. Specifically, the probability that the normal AT state X of the AT states will win the special state is the lowest. The normal AT state Y has a higher probability of winning the special state than the normal AT state X, and the normal AT state Z has a higher probability of winning the special state than the normal AT state Y. Among AT states, the special AT state has the highest probability of winning the special state.

  The AT state shifts with a specific trigger. For example, the normal AT state is switched to another normal AT state every predetermined number of games. Specifically, in the normal AT state (X, Y, Z), a periodic lottery process is executed every 20 games, and any one of the normal AT state X, the normal AT state Y, and the normal AT state Z is drawn. Determined by Hereinafter, the period of the normal AT state from the execution of the current periodic lottery process to the execution of the next periodic lottery process may be referred to as one period. The remaining number of games in the current cycle is stored in the cycle counter. The period counter is provided in the main RAM 303, for example.

  The periodic lottery process executed at the start of the current cycle is executed according to the result of the internal lottery process (lottery in the winning area) in the previous cycle. Specifically, the periodic lottery process executed at the start of the current cycle is executed according to the number of times SB is won in the internal lottery process in the previous cycle. The main CPU 301 shifts the normal AT state according to the result of the periodic lottery process ((A) in FIG. 12A). In the present embodiment described above, the normal AT state can be switched every cycle. That is, the probability of winning the special state can be switched for each cycle.

  In the normal AT state, when a cherry, watermelon, weak chance or strong chance (hereinafter referred to as “rare role”) is won, whether or not to shift to the special AT state is determined by lottery in the special AT state determination process. Is done. When the transition to the special AT state is determined, the state then transitions to the special AT state ((B) in FIG. 12A). When the special AT state is won, a precursor period composed of a plurality of games may be set. The number of games in the precursor period is determined by lottery from a numerical value “0” to a numerical value “10”. However, a value smaller than the remaining number of games in the AT state (the value of the AT counter) is determined as the number of games in the precursor period. With the above configuration, the AT state does not end before the precursor period ends. After the precursor period ends, the special AT state is entered. In addition, it is good also as a structure in which a precursor period is not provided.

  The special AT state is an AT state with the highest probability of winning the special state. The special AT state ends with a predetermined number of games. Specifically, the special AT state ends with 20 or 40 games. The number of games in the special AT state this time is determined by lottery when the special AT state is won, for example. When the number of games determined by lottery is executed and the special AT state ends, the normal AT state is entered ((C) of FIG. 12A). Specifically, when the special AT state ends, the normal AT state at the time of transition to the special AT state is entered (returned). For example, when the sign period ends in the normal AT state X and the state shifts to the special AT state, the state shifts to the normal AT state X after the special AT state ends. In addition, the special AT state ends when a bonus combination is won even before a predetermined number of games are executed.

  When the game shifts to the special AT state in the Nth (= 1-19) th game of the current cycle, the game that has returned from the special AT state becomes the N + 1th game of the current cycle. However, when the game is shifted to the special AT state at the end of the current cycle (20th game), the game returned from the special AT state becomes the first game in the next cycle. The normal AT state when returning from the special AT state may be determined by lottery. In the above configuration, the game returned from the special AT state may be the first game in the cycle.

  12 (b-1) to 12 (b-3) are time charts for explaining a specific example of the transition of the gaming state in the AT state. FIG. 12 (b-1) to FIG. 12 (b-3) show the gaming state at each time point. Also, FIG. 12 (b-1) to FIG. 12 (b-3) show the numerical values of the cycle counter at each time point. Furthermore, in the specific examples of FIGS. 12B-1 to 12B-3, it is assumed that the bonus combination is not won (the special state determination process is not executed). That is, in the above specific example, it is assumed that the internal middle state, the bonus operation state, and the special state are not shifted.

  FIG. 12B-1 is a time chart for explaining the transition of the gaming state from the cycle S (S is a positive integer) to the cycle S + 3. As shown in FIG. 12B-1, when the period S is started, the initial value “20” is stored in the period counter. The period counter is subtracted by “1” for each game in the normal AT state. In the above configuration, in the 20th game of the cycle S, the cycle counter is subtracted to a numerical value “0”. Further, as shown in FIG. 12B-1, when the cycle counter is subtracted to a numerical value “0” in the cycle S (time point ta), the main CPU 301 executes a cycle lottery process. That is, when the cycle S + 1 is started, the main CPU 301 executes a cycle lottery process.

  In the specific example of FIG. 12 (b-1), it is assumed that the normal AT state Z is determined in the periodic lottery process when the cycle S + 1 is started. In the above case, the cycle S + 1 is in the normal AT state Z. When the cycle S + 1 is started, the initial value “20” is stored in the cycle counter. Thereafter, in the 20th game of the cycle S + 1, when the cycle counter is subtracted to a numerical value “0”, the cycle lottery process is executed again (time point ta2).

  In the specific example of FIG. 12 (b-1), it is assumed that the normal AT state Z is determined again in the periodic lottery process when the period S + 2 is started. In the above case, the cycle S + 2 is the normal AT state Z continuously from the cycle S + 1. In the specific example of FIG. 12 (b-1), it is assumed that the normal AT state Y is determined in the periodic lottery process when the period S + 2 is started. In the above case, the cycle S + 3 is normally in the AT state Y.

  FIG. 12B-2 is a time chart for explaining a specific example when the special AT state is won in the normal AT state. In the specific example of FIG. 12 (b-2), a case is assumed in which the period counter in the period S is a game with the numerical value “N”, the rare combination is won, and the special AT state is won (time tb1).

  As described above, when a special AT state is won, a precursor period may be provided. Moreover, after the precursor period ends, the state shifts to the special AT state. In the specific example of FIG. 12B-2, it is assumed that the special AT state is won and the number of games in the precursor period is determined to be a numerical value “n” (n is a positive integer). In the specific example of FIG. 12B-2, it is assumed that the number of games “n” in the precursor period is smaller than the numerical value “N” of the period counter (N> n). As described above, the numerical value “N” of the cycle counter means the remaining number of games in the current cycle. Accordingly, in the specific example of FIG. 12B-2, the precursor period ends before the period S ends.

  In each game in the precursor period, the AT counter is decremented by a numerical value “1” in the same manner as each game in the normal AT state other than the precursor period. That is, the remaining number of games in the AT state is also subtracted during the precursor period. Further, in each game in the precursor period, the period counter is decremented by a numerical value “1” in the same manner as each game in the normal AT state other than the precursor period. That is, the remaining number of games in the current cycle is also subtracted during the precursor period.

  In the specific example of FIG. 12B-2, the cycle counter is a game with a numerical value “N−n”, the precursor period ends, and the state shifts to the special AT state. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12B-2, the period counter is not subtracted in each game in the special AT state. That is, in the special AT state, the subtraction of the remaining number of games in the cycle S is stopped. Similarly to the period counter, the AT counter is not subtracted in each game in the special AT state. That is, in the special AT state, the subtraction of the remaining number of games in the AT state stops.

  The special AT state ends with a predetermined number of games (20 times or 40 times), and when the special AT state ends, the cycle S (normal AT state X) resumes. As described above, the period counter is not subtracted in the special AT state. That is, in the special AT state, the remaining number of games in the cycle S is not subtracted. Accordingly, when the normal AT state X is resumed, the remaining number of games in the cycle S is the remaining number of games in the cycle S at the time of transition to the special AT state. In the above configuration, the current AT state is not changed (in the case of FIG. 12 (b-1)) in the middle of the current cycle (in the case of FIG. 12 (b-1)) and the current state is changed (in the case of FIG. 12 (b-2)). The total number of games in the period of “2” does not change with the numerical value “20”.

  FIG. 12B-3 is a time chart for explaining another specific example when the special AT state is won in the AT state. In the specific example of FIG. 12 (b-3), a game in which the period S is a normal AT state X, a game in which the period counter in the period S is a numerical value “M”, a rare role is won, and a special AT state Is assumed (time tc1). Further, in the specific example of FIG. 12B-3, the number of games in the precursor period is determined to be a numerical value “m” (m is a positive integer). Furthermore, in the specific example of FIG. 12B-2, it is assumed that the number of games “m” in the precursor period is larger than the numerical value “M” of the period counter (M <m).

  As described above, the cycle counter (the remaining number of games in the cycle) is subtracted regardless of whether or not it is a precursor period. In the specific example of FIG. 12B-3, the period counter is subtracted to a numerical value “0” in the precursor period, and the period advances from the period S to the period S + 1, and the period lottery process is executed (time point tc2). In the periodic lottery process at the time point tc, it is assumed that the normal AT state Y is determined.

  In the specific example of FIG. 12B-3, it is assumed that the precursor period ends in the cycle S + 1. Specifically, it is assumed that in the game where the cycle counter of cycle S + 1 has a numerical value “L”, the precursor period ends. In the above case, the period counter is maintained at the numerical value “L” until the special AT state ends and the period S + 1 resumes. In addition, the normal AT state after the special AT state ends is the normal AT state Y. That is, the gaming state after the end of the special AT state is not the normal AT state of the cycle in which the special AT state is won, but the normal AT state of the cycle actually shifted to the special AT state.

  In the above configuration, each cycle is different when the precursor period ends in the current cycle (in the case of FIG. 12B-2) and in the next cycle (in the case of FIG. 12B-3). The number of games played does not change. In addition, when no precursor period is provided (in the case of FIG. 12 (b-1)) and when a precursor period is provided (in the case of FIG. 12 (b-2) and FIG. 12 (b-3)), The number of games in the cycle does not change. Assume a configuration in which the number of games in a cycle changes depending on whether or not there is a transition to a special AT state and whether or not there is a precursor period. In the above configuration, for example, when the number of games in the period of the normal AT state X, which is disadvantageous compared to other normal AT states, is extended, or the number of games in the period of the normal AT state Z, which is more advantageous than other normal AT states, If shortened, some players may feel dissatisfied. In the present embodiment, since the number of games in the cycle does not change depending on whether or not there is a transition to the special AT state and whether or not there is a precursor period, there is an advantage that the above-described disadvantages are suppressed.

  FIG. 13A is a diagram for explaining the probability P (1 to 4) that the special state is won in the special state determination process. As described above, when the bonus combination is won in the AT state, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not to shift to the special state by the special state determination process. The winning probability in the special state changes according to the AT state in which the bonus combination is won.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, when the bonus combination is won in the normal AT state X, the special state is won with the probability P1 (0 ≦ P1 <1). If the bonus combination is won in the normal AT state Y, the special combination is won with the probability P2. The probability P2 is larger than the probability P1 (P1 <P2). When the bonus combination is won in the normal AT state Z, the special combination is won with the probability P3. The probability P3 is larger than the probability P2 (P2 <P3). When the bonus combination is won in the special AT state, it is won with the probability P4 in the special state. The probability P4 is larger than the probability P3 (P3 <P4). Specifically, when the bonus combination is won in the special AT state, the special state is won with a probability “1” (100%) (P4 = 1). However, even if the bonus combination is won in the special AT state, the special combination may not be won.

  FIG. 13B is a diagram for explaining the probability P (a, b, c) that each gaming state is determined in the periodic lottery process. As described above, the periodic lottery process executed at the start of the current cycle depends on the number of times (0-2, 3-5, 6 or more) that SB was won in the internal lottery in the previous cycle. Executed. That is, the gaming state of the current cycle is determined according to the number of times SB is won in the previous cycle. Specifically, when the SB is won in the AT state, the numerical value “1” is added to the SB counter. When the current cycle is started, the main CPU 301 executes the periodic lottery process using the SB counter added in the previous cycle. The SB counter is provided in the main RAM 303, for example, and is initialized to a numerical value “0” when the periodic lottery process is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 13B, when the total number of winning SBs in the previous cycle is “0 to 2”, the current cycle is determined to be the normal AT state X with the probability Pa1. If the total number of winning SBs in the previous cycle is “0 to 2”, the current cycle is determined to be the normal AT state Y with the probability Pb1. When the total number of winning SBs in the previous cycle is “0 to 2”, the current cycle is determined to be the normal AT state Z with the probability Pc1.

  As shown in FIG. 13B, when the total number of winning SBs in the previous cycle is “3-5 times”, the current cycle is determined to be the normal AT state X with the probability Pa2. If the total number of winning SBs in the previous cycle is “3-5 times”, the current cycle is determined to be the normal AT state Y with the probability Pb2. If the total number of winning SBs in the previous cycle is “3-5 times”, the current cycle is determined to be the normal AT state Z with probability Pc2.

  As shown in FIG. 13B, when the total number of winning SBs in the previous cycle is “6 times or more”, the current cycle is determined to be the normal AT state X with the probability Pa3. If the total number of winning SBs in the previous cycle is “6 times or more”, the current cycle is determined to be the normal AT state Y with the probability Pb3. When the total number of winning SBs in the previous cycle is “6 times or more”, the current cycle is determined as the normal AT state Z with the probability Pc3.

  In the present embodiment, the normal AT state Z is more easily determined as the total number of SB wins in the previous cycle (hereinafter referred to as “SB win count”) increases. In addition, the normal AT state Y is easily determined as the number of SB wins is increased. As described above, the special AT state is more easily determined in the normal AT state Z than the normal AT state X and the normal AT state Y. Further, the normal AT state Y is more likely to be shifted to the special AT state than the normal AT state X.

  Specifically, in the periodic lottery process, the probability Pc (1 to 3) that the normal AT state Z is determined is set such that the number of SB wins is “3 to 5” from the probability Pc1 when the SB wins is “0 to 2”. The probability Pc2 in the case of “times” is high, and the probability Pc3 in the case where the number of SB wins is “6 times or more” is higher than the probability Pc2 (Pc1 <Pc2 <Pc3). Further, in the periodic lottery process, the probability Pb (1-3) that the normal AT state Y is determined is that the number of SB wins is “3-5 times” than the probability Pb1 when the number of SB wins is “0-2”. The probability Pb2 in the case is high, and the probability Pb3 in the case where the number of SB wins is “6 times or more” is higher than the probability Pb2 (Pb1 <Pb2 <Pb3).

  In the present embodiment described above, the greater the number of SB wins, the easier it is to improve the win probability of the special AT state in the current cycle. In other words, the greater the number of SB wins, the easier this cycle becomes. In other words, the above configuration determines the advantage of the current cycle from a plurality of types of advantages in accordance with the result of the lottery (internal lottery process) in the previous cycle (specific period). According to the above configuration, there is an effect that the advantage of the current cycle is rich in change and the fun of the game is improved. Further, since the advantage of the current cycle depends on the lottery result in the previous cycle, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of inferring the advantage of the current cycle from the lottery result in the previous cycle.

  In the periodic lottery process, the game information may be determined using game information other than the SB counter. For example, the normal AT state of the current cycle may be determined with a probability corresponding to the normal AT state (X, Y, Z) of the previous cycle. In the above configuration, the normal AT state of the current cycle may be determined with a probability corresponding to the combination of the normal AT state of the previous cycle and the number of winning SBs in the previous cycle. In the above configuration, the probability P can be changed as appropriate. For example, the probability Pc2 and the probability Pc3 may be equal, or the probability Pb2 and the probability Pb3 may be equal.

  The normal AT state of the first cycle that has shifted to the AT state is determined by lottery. In addition, when the bonus combination is won in the normal AT state and the state shifts to the special state and the special state ends, the normal AT state in which the bonus combination is won is restored. Furthermore, when the special AT state is elected in the normal AT state, the bonus combination is elected in the special AT state and the special state is finished. When the special state is finished, the normal AT state elected in the special AT state is subsequently restored. To do. However, in the above configuration, when the special state is finished, it may be configured to return to the special AT state thereafter.

  FIG. 14A is a simulation diagram of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the normal AT state X. FIG. As shown in FIG. 14A, in the normal AT state X, the cycle meter image GA, the cycle level image GB, and the region R are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. In the normal AT state X, the remaining number of games (AT counter) in the AT state is displayed. In the specific example of FIG. 14A, it is assumed that the AT state is started from the normal AT state X. FIG. 14A shows a specific example of the liquid crystal display device 30 in the first game in the AT state. The liquid crystal display device 30 displays the number “100” as the remaining number of games in the AT state.

  The period meter image GA displays a period counter. That is, the cycle meter image GA displays the remaining number of games in the current cycle. For example, in the first game of the current cycle, the cycle meter image GA displays the number “20” as shown in FIG. According to the above cycle meter image GA, the remaining number of games in the current cycle is notified to the player.

  As described above, when the current cycle ends, the initial value “20” is stored in the cycle counter as the remaining number of games in the next cycle. In the above configuration, the number of the cycle meter image GA is subtracted by the numerical value “1” in the current cycle, and the cycle meter image GA displays the number “0” in the last game of the current cycle. In the first game of the next cycle, the cycle meter image GA displays the number “20”.

  The periodic level image GB displays a character string “Lv1” in the normal AT state X period. The character string “Lv1” corresponds to the normal AT state X. In the region R, various effects are executed. For example, the sub CPU 412 determines the effect of each game by lottery according to the winning area and the game state. In the region R, an image corresponding to the effect determined by the sub CPU 412 is displayed. In the region R, an image for notifying the correct pressing order is displayed in the instruction effect for instructing the correct pressing order of the hitting order bell and the hitting order replay.

  FIG. 14B is a simulation diagram of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the normal AT state Y. As shown in FIG. 14B, in the normal AT state Y, the period meter image GA, the period level image GB, and the region R are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 as in the normal AT state X. In the normal AT state Y, as in the normal AT state X, the remaining number of games in the AT state is displayed. In the specific example of FIG. 14B, it is assumed that the period is started in a game in which the remaining number of games in the AT state is “80”. As shown in FIG. 14B, in the normal AT state Y, the character string “Lv2” is displayed in the periodic level image GB. The character string “Lv2” corresponds to the normal AT state Y.

  FIG. 14C is a simulation diagram of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the normal AT state Z. As shown in FIG. 14C, in the normal AT state Z, the cycle meter image GA, the cycle level image GB, and the region R are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 as in the normal AT state X and the normal AT state Y. In the normal AT state Z, as in the normal AT state X and the normal AT state Y, the remaining number of games in the AT state is displayed. In the specific example of FIG. 14C, it is assumed that the period is started in a game in which the remaining number of games in the AT state is “60”. As shown in FIG. 14C, in the normal AT state Z, the character string “Lv3” is displayed in the periodic level image GB. The character string “Lv3” corresponds to the normal AT state Z.

  As understood from the above description, the cycle level image GB is displayed in a mode corresponding to the normal AT state of the current cycle in the period of the normal AT state (X, Y, Z). In other words, it can be said that the liquid crystal display device 30 is controlled to an effect mode corresponding to the normal AT state of the current cycle. In the above-described periodic lottery process, the normal AT state in each period is determined. In other words, in the periodic lottery process, the effect mode in each period is substantially determined.

  According to the above embodiment, since the effect mode in the normal AT state changes in each cycle, the effect mode in the normal AT state is rich in change. Further, in the periodic lottery process, the normal AT state of the current cycle is determined according to the number of times SB is won in the previous cycle. In the above configuration, the presentation mode of the current cycle (display of the cycle level image GB) is determined according to the number of times SB is won in the previous cycle. In other words, the effect of the current cycle is determined according to the result of the internal lottery process (the lottery in the winning area) in the previous cycle. Therefore, in accordance with the internal lottery result in the previous cycle, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of guessing the production mode of the current cycle.

  FIG. 14D is a simulation diagram of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the special AT state. As described above, when the special AT state is entered, the remaining number of games in the current cycle is not subtracted. As shown in FIG. 14D, in the special AT state, the cycle meter GA that displays the remaining number of games in the current cycle is hidden. In the special AT state, a message indicating the special AT state is displayed and the cycle level image GB is not displayed. However, the configuration for notifying the special AT state is not limited to the above example. For example, in the special AT state, the periodic level image GB is displayed, and a character string (for example, a character string “Lv4”) that can recognize that the advantage (winning probability of the special state) is higher than the normal AT state is displayed in the periodic level image. You may display on GB.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (d), the remaining number of games in the AT state is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the special AT state. As described above, in the special AT state, the remaining number of games in the AT state is not subtracted. As shown in FIG. 14 (d), a message for notifying that the subtraction of the remaining number of games in the AT state is stopped in the vicinity of the number indicating the remaining number of games in the AT state (specific example of FIG. 14 (d)). In the example, a character string “HOLD”) is displayed. However, the remaining number of games in the AT state may not be displayed in the special AT state.

  As shown in FIG. 14D, in the special AT state, the remaining number of games until the special AT state ends is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. Further, various effects are executed in the region R of the liquid crystal display device 30 in the special AT state. For example, in the special AT state, in the same way as in the normal AT state, an instruction effect that instructs the correct pressing order of the batting order bell and batting order replay is executed in the region R. In addition, the effect (display mode) executed in the region R in the normal AT state and the special AT state can be changed as appropriate. However, a configuration in which the display mode of the region R is different between the normal AT state and the special AT state is preferable. The above configuration has an advantage that it is easy for the player to recognize that the normal AT state has shifted to the special AT state.

  FIG. 15 is a time chart for explaining effects in each gaming state. FIG. 15 shows the gaming state at each time point and the effects executed at each time point. In the gaming machine 1, various effects (notification effect X, notification effect Y, judge effect) are executed on the liquid crystal display device 30 or the like. For example, during the precursor period described above, the liquid crystal display device 30 performs an effect that suggests a transition to the special AT state. Further, in the last game in the precursor period, a notice effect X for notifying the transition to the special AT state is executed. Further, in the bonus operating state shifted from the AT state, a judgment effect for notifying whether or not the special state has been won at the time of winning the bonus combination is executed.

  FIG. 15A is a diagram for explaining a specific example of transition from the normal AT state to the special AT state. In the specific example of FIG. 15 (a), it is assumed that a bonus combination is not won in the period (predictor period) from when the special AT state is won until the actual AT state is shifted to (special period) (see FIG. b-1)). As for the number of games in the precursor period, any one of a numerical value “0” to a numerical value “10” is determined in advance by lottery. When a predetermined number of games are executed in the precursor period, the game state shifts to the special AT state. When transitioning to the special AT state, a notification effect X for notifying transition to the special AT state is executed.

  FIG. 15B is a time chart for explaining a specific example when a bonus combination is won in the normal AT state. As described above, when a bonus combination is won in the normal AT state or the special AT state, whether or not to shift to the special state is determined by lottery. In the specific example of FIG. 15B, it is assumed that the bonus combination is won in the normal AT state and the special state is won. As shown in FIG. 15B, when a bonus combination is won, the gaming state shifts to an internal state. When the symbol combination of bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line in the internal state, the state shifts to the bonus operating state.

  In the present embodiment, when the bonus combination is won and the special state determination process is executed, the result of the special state determination process is notified in the subsequent bonus operation state. Specifically, when the bonus combination is won and the special state determination process is executed, a judgment effect is executed in each game in the bonus operating state thereafter. The judgment effect is executed in each game (8 games) in the bonus operating state. In the bonus operating state after winning the special state, a judgment effect that notifies that the special state has been won is executed in any of the eight games. Hereinafter, the judgment effect that notifies that the special state has been won is distinguished from other judge effects and is referred to as “notification effect Y”.

  In the specific example of FIG. 15B, it is assumed that the notification effect Y is executed in the game in the second half of the bonus operating state. When the special state is won and the bonus operation state ends, the process proceeds to the start preparation state Y as described above. In the start preparation state Y, when the state shifts to the RT3 state, the state shifts to the special state. In the judge production after not winning the special state, the announcement production Y is not executed until the end.

  FIG. 15C is a time chart for explaining another specific example when the bonus combination is won in the normal AT state. In the specific example of FIG. 15B described above, it is assumed that the bonus combination is won in the normal AT state and the special state is won. On the other hand, in the specific example of FIG. 15C, it is assumed that the bonus combination is won in the normal AT state and the special state is not won. Further, in the specific example of FIG. 15C, it is assumed that a bonus combination is won in the precursor period of the special AT state in the normal AT state. As will be described in detail later, when a bonus combination is won in the precursor period, after the bonus operation state ends, the transition is made to the precursor period (normal AT state) and then the special AT state.

  FIG. 15C shows a case where the rare role is won and the special AT state is won in the normal AT state. In the above case, the normal AT state after winning the special AT state is a precursor period. In the specific example of FIG. 15C, a bonus combination is won in the precursor period. In the above case, the precursor period (normal AT state) ends, and the state transitions to the internal medium state. As described above, when a predetermined number of games are executed in the precursor period, the announcement effect X is executed at the end of the precursor period, but when the precursor period ends with the winning of the bonus role, The notice effect X is not executed.

  When the symbol combination of bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line in the internal state, the state shifts to the bonus operating state. In the bonus operating state, as described above, the judgment effect is executed. However, in the specific example of FIG. 15C, since the special state is not won, the notification that the special state is won in the judgment effect (notification effect Y) is not made.

  As shown in FIG. 15C, when the special state is not won, the start preparation state X is entered after the bonus operation state ends. Thereafter, in the start preparation state X, when the state shifts to the RT3 state, the state shifts to the normal AT state. Specifically, the normal AT state in which the bonus combination is won is restored. For example, when the bonus combination is won in the normal AT state X, the bonus operation state shifts to the normal AT state X after the bonus operation state ends.

  In the present embodiment, the normal AT state in which the bonus combination is won in the precursor period and then shifts after the bonus operation state ends is the precursor period. Specifically, when the bonus operation state ends and the normal AT state is restored, the number of games in the precursor period is determined by lottery in the same manner as when the rare role is won in the normal AT state and the special AT state is won. Is done. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the precursor period is temporarily interrupted by winning the bonus combination, it is returned to the precursor period and the number of games in the precursor period is determined again. When the precursor period of the re-determined number of games is over, the notification effect X is executed and the state shifts to the special AT state.

  Although the explanation by the figure is omitted, if the bonus combination is won in the precursor period and the special state is won, the bonus operation state is finished and then the special state is entered, and after the special state is finished, the number of games in the precursor period Is redetermined. When the precursor period of the re-determined number of games is over, the notification effect X is executed and the state shifts to the special AT state. As described above, in the present embodiment, when a bonus combination is won during the precursor period of the special AT state, the bonus operation state is temporarily shifted to the normal AT state, and thereafter, the special AT state is shifted.

  By the way, the precursor period is a state in which the right to shift to the special AT state has already been granted. Therefore, when the bonus combination is won in the precursor period, the notification effect X is executed immediately after the bonus operation state is finished, and then the special AT state is shifted without going through the normal AT state (hereinafter referred to as “proportional”). ) Is considered.

  FIG. 15D is a diagram for explaining the above-described proportionality. FIG. 15D assumes a case where a bonus combination is won in the precursor period, as in the specific example of the present embodiment described in FIG. Further, in the comparison of FIG. 15D, as in the present embodiment, the judgment effect is executed in the bonus operating state. However, in the comparison of FIG. 15 (d), the notification effect X is executed immediately after the bonus operation state is finished, and then the normal AT state (precursor period) is not shifted to the special preparation state X via the start preparation state X. The present embodiment is different from the present embodiment in that it directly shifts to the AT state.

  According to the above comparison, it is not necessary to redetermine the number of games in the precursor period in the period from the end of the bonus operating state to the transition to the special AT state. However, the bonus operating state is a period in which the expectation of the notice effect Y (expectation of the special state) is improved. Therefore, if the notification effect X is executed immediately after the bonus operating state, as shown in FIG. 15D, the player may receive the notification effect X (the special AT state winning notification). Inconvenience may occur that may be mistaken for (special status winning notice). In the present embodiment, since the normal AT state (precursor period) is interposed in the period from the end of the bonus operation state to the execution of the notification effect X, for example, the notification effect is compared with the above-described proportionality. There is an advantage that the inconvenience that X is mistaken for the notification effect Y can be suppressed.

  FIG. 16A is a diagram for explaining the initial value of the extension information. As described above, the initial value of the extension information is determined when the special state is started. In the special state, when the BAR matching replay is won, the riding game information according to the current value of the extension information is given. Specifically, when the main CPU 301 wins the special state in the special state determination process, the main CPU 301 determines the initial value of the extension information of the special state by lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 16A, when the special state is won, the numerical value “100” is determined as the initial value of the extension information with the probability Ps1 (0 <Ps1 <1). Also, a numerical value “200” is determined as the initial value of the extended information with the probability Ps2 (0 <Ps2 <1), and a numerical value “300” is determined as the initial value of the extended information with the probability Ps3 (0 <Ps3 <1). . The extension information is stored in the extension information counter. The extension information counter is provided in the main RAM 303, for example. As will be described in detail later, extension information may be added from an initial value in a special state.

  FIG. 16B-1 to FIG. 16B-3 are time charts for explaining the time when the notification effect Y is executed in the bonus operating state (judge effect). As will be described in detail later, in the judgment effect, a notification image GH is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 (see FIG. 17 described later). The notification image GH displays the numerical value of the display counter. The display counter is stored in the sub RAM 414, for example. 16 (b-1) to 16 (b-3) show specific examples of numerical values of the display counter at each time point of the judge effect.

  The display counter is added in each game of the judge effect. For example, when the special state is won, the display counter is added to the numerical value “100” or more in the judgment effect. Specifically, when the special state is won, the display counter is incremented to the initial value of the extension information by the last game (8th game) of the judge effect. On the other hand, when the special state is not won, the display counter is added to a value less than “100” in the judgment effect (not added to the value “100” or more).

  For example, it is assumed that the special state is won and the numerical value “100” is determined as the initial value of the extension information. In the above case, the display counter is incremented up to the numerical value “100” in the judgment effect. Further, it is assumed that the special state is won and the numerical value “200” is determined as the initial value of the extension information. In the above case, the display counter is incremented up to the numerical value “200” in the judgment effect. Similarly, it is assumed that the special state is won and the numerical value “300” is determined as the initial value of the extension information. In the above case, the display counter is incremented to a numerical value “300” in the judgment effect.

  On the other hand, when the special state is not won, the display counter is added to any numerical value less than “100” in the judgment effect, and is not added to the numerical value “100” or more. Specifically, when the special state is not won, the sub CPU 412 determines one of the numerical values “80” to “90” by lottery at the start of the judgment effect. In the judgment effect, the display counter is added up to the value determined in the lottery.

  As described above, when the special state is won, the display counter is added to the numerical value “100” or more by the judgment effect. Further, when the special state is not won, the display counter is not added to the numerical value “100” or more by the judgment effect. Therefore, in the above configuration, when the display counter is added to the numerical value “100” or more by the judge effect, it is substantially notified that the special state is won. The notification effect Y described above is a notification (see FIGS. 17B-3 and 17C-2) that the display counter has been added to the numerical value “100” or more.

  In the above configuration, the display counter is added in each game of the judge effect, and the final numerical value of the display counter becomes the initial value of the extension information. Therefore, informing the final value of the display counter is also informing the initial value of the extension information.

  FIG. 16B-1 is a diagram for explaining a specific example in a case where the special state is not won. The initial value of the display counter is determined by lottery from a numerical value “0” to a numerical value “50”. In the specific example of FIG. 16B-1, it is assumed that the initial value of the display counter is a numerical value “20”. The specific example of FIG. 16B-1 assumes a case where the display counter is added to the numerical value “40” in the second game of the judge effect. That is, it is assumed that a numerical value “20” is added to the initial value “20” of the display counter in the second game of the judge effect.

  In this embodiment, a display counter is added in response to a stop operation in each game of the judge effect. Specifically, when the game to which the display counter of the judge effect is added is started, one of the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation is determined by lottery. In this game, the display counter is added when the stop operation determined by the lottery is performed. The trigger for adding the display counter can be changed as appropriate. For example, in this embodiment, the display counter is added by the stop operation determined by the lottery. For example, in each game of the judge effect, the display counter is added at the third stop operation regardless of the lottery. Also good.

  In each game of the judge effect, the numerical value determined by lottery is sequentially added to the display counter. Specifically, as described above, at the start of the judgment effect, any one of the numerical values “80” to “90” is determined as the final value of the display counter. When the special state is not won, numerical values that result in addition to less than a predetermined final value (80 to 90) are sequentially added to the display counter. However, in the final game of the judgment effect, the display counter is added so that the display counter matches the predetermined final value. In addition, when the special state is won, a numerical value that results in an addition result less than the initial value of the extension information is sequentially added to the display counter. However, when the special state is won, the display counter is added so that the display counter in the final game of the judge effect matches the initial value of the extension information.

  In the specific example of FIG. 16B-1, it is assumed that the display counter is incremented to a numerical value “90” (<100) in the judgment effect (final value of the display counter = 90). As described above, when the special state is not won, the display counter is not added to the numerical value “100” or more in the judgment effect. Therefore, when the final display counter is a numerical value “90”, the player is substantially notified that the special state is not won.

  FIG. 16B-2 is a diagram for explaining a specific example when the special state is won. In the specific example of FIG. 16B-2, it is assumed that the initial value of the display counter is a numerical value “30”. Note that a configuration in which a large numerical value is easily determined as the initial value of the display counter when the special state is won is preferable as compared with the case where the special state is not won. In the above configuration, when the initial value of the display counter is relatively large, the player's expectation for the special state can be improved.

  In the specific example of FIG. 16B-2, it is assumed that the numerical value “100” is determined as the initial value of the extension information. In the above case, the display counter is finally added up to the numerical value “100” in the judgment effect. In the specific example of FIG. 16B-2, it is assumed that the display counter is added to the numerical value “100” in the last game of the judge effect. In the above configuration, when the display counter is added to the numerical value “100”, it is notified that the initial value of the extension information in the special state is the numerical value “100” in addition to winning the special state. However, the display counter may be added to the numerical value “100” before the last game of the judge effect.

  FIG. 16B-3 is a diagram for explaining another specific example when the special state is won. In the specific example of FIG. 16B-3, it is assumed that the initial value of the display counter is a numerical value “50”. In the specific example of FIG. 16B-3, it is assumed that the numerical value “200” is determined as the initial value of the extension information. In the above case, the display counter is finally added up to the numerical value “200” in the judgment effect.

  In the specific example of FIG. 16B-3, it is assumed that the display counter is added to the numerical value “100” in the third game of the judge effect. That is, in the above specific example, it is substantially notified that the special state is won in the third game of the judge effect. In the specific example of FIG. 16B-3, the display counter is continuously added in the judgment effect after the display counter reaches the numerical value “100”, and the numerical value “200” is added in the last game of the judgment effect. Is added. That is, in the above specific example, it is notified that the initial value of the extension information is the numerical value “200” in the last game of the judge effect.

  It should be noted that the display counter may be added up to the initial value of the extension information before the last game of the judgment effect in the judgment effect when the extension information is determined to be the numerical value “200” or the numerical value “300”. Further, in the specific example of FIG. 16 (b-3), a special state winning notification is given before the last game of the judge effect (the third game), and thereafter, the extension information is displayed at the last game of the judge effect. The initial value of was notified. However, in the judgment effect when the extension information is determined to be the numerical value “200” or the numerical value “300”, as in the specific example of FIG. 16 (b-2), the winning notification in the special state and the initial value of the extension information Both may be notified at once. For example, in the judgment effect when the extension information is determined to be “200” or “300”, the display counter is added to a value less than “100” (for example, “90”) by the seventh game, A configuration in which the display counter is incremented up to a numerical value “200” or a numerical value “300” in the game is possible. In the above configuration, both the special state winning notification and the initial value of the extension information are notified in the final game of the judge effect.

  FIG. 17 is a simulation diagram of a screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the judgment effect (bonus operating state). FIG. 17 shows a simulation diagram of the screen at each time point of the judge effect. As shown in FIG. 17, the notification image GH is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the judgment effect. As described above, the notification image GH displays the numerical value of the display counter. Further, as shown in FIG. 17, the remaining number of games of the judgment effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the judgment effect.

  FIGS. 17 (a-1) to 17 (a-3) are diagrams for explaining a specific example of the judgment effect when the special state is not won. FIG. 17A-1 is a simulation diagram of a screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the first game of the judge effect. FIG. 17 (a-2) is a simulation diagram of a screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the second game of the judge effect, and FIG. 17 (a-3) is the eighth (final) of the judge effect. ) Is a simulation diagram of a screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the game of FIG.

  In the specific examples of FIGS. 17A-1 to 17A-3, the initial value of the display counter is determined to be a numerical value “20”, as in the specific example of FIG. 16B-1 described above. Assume a case. In the above case, the number “20” is displayed in the notification image GH in the first game of the judge effect as shown in FIG. Further, in the specific examples of FIGS. 17A-1 to 17A-3, the display counter is set in the second game of the judge effect, as in the specific example of FIG. 16B-1 described above. Assume that the initial value “20” is added to the numerical value “40”. In the above case, as shown in FIG. 17A-2, the number “40” is displayed in the notification image GH in the second game of the judge effect.

  In the specific examples of FIGS. 17 (a-1) to 17 (a-3), as in the specific example of FIG. 16 (b-1) described above, the display counter has a numerical value “90” in the last game of the judge effect. ”Is assumed to be added. In the above case, as shown in FIG. 17A-3, the number “90” is displayed in the notification image GH in the last game of the judge effect. By displaying a number less than “100” in the notification image GH in the last game of the judge effect, it is notified that the special state is not won. As shown in FIG. 17 (a-3), in the case of the judgment effect when the special state is not won, in the last game, for example, a message “sorry” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30.

  FIG. 17 (b-1) to FIG. 17 (b-3) are diagrams for explaining a specific example of the judgment effect when the special state is won. FIG. 17 (b-1) is a simulation diagram of the screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the first game of the judge effect. FIG. 17 (b-2) is a simulation diagram of a screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the second game of the judge effect, and FIG. 17 (b-3) is the eighth (final) of the judge effect. ) Is a simulation diagram of a screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the game of FIG.

  In the specific examples of FIGS. 17 (b-1) to 17 (b-3), the initial value of the display counter is determined to be a numerical value “30” as in the specific example of FIG. 16 (b-2) described above. Assume a case. In the above case, as shown in FIG. 17 (b-1), the number “30” is displayed in the notification image GH in the first game of the judge effect. In the specific examples of FIGS. 17 (b-1) to 17 (b-3), as in the specific example of FIG. 16 (b-2) described above, the display counter is set in the second game of the judge effect. Assume that the initial value “30” is added to the numerical value “50”. In the above case, as shown in FIG. 17B-2, the number “50” is displayed in the notification image GH in the second game of the judge effect.

  In the specific examples of FIGS. 17 (b-1) to 17 (b-3), as in the specific example of FIG. 16 (b-2) described above, the display counter is set to the value “100” in the last game of the judge effect. ”Is assumed to be added. That is, it is assumed that the initial value of the extension information is a numerical value “100”. In the above case, as shown in FIG. 17B-3, the number “100” is displayed in the notification image GH in the last game of the judge effect. By displaying the number “100” or more in the notification image GH in the last game of the judge effect, it is notified that the special state has been won. As shown in FIG. 17 (b-3), in the judgment effect when the special state is won, for example, a message “special state entry” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the last game.

  FIG. 17 (c-1) to FIG. 17 (c-3) are diagrams for explaining another specific example when the special state is won. In the specific examples of FIG. 17 (b-1) to FIG. 17 (b-3) described above, it is assumed that the initial value of the extension information is “100”, but FIG. 17 (c-1) to FIG. In the specific example of -3), it is assumed that the initial value of the extension information is “200”. FIG. 17 (c-1) is a simulation diagram of a screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the first game of the judge effect. FIG. 17 (c-2) is a simulation diagram of the screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the second game of the judge effect, and FIG. 17 (c-3) is the eighth (final) of the judge effect. ) Is a simulation diagram of a screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the game of FIG.

  In the specific examples of FIGS. 17 (c-1) to 17 (c-3), the initial value of the display counter is determined to be a numerical value “50” as in the specific example of FIG. 16 (b-3) described above. Assume a case. In the above case, as shown in FIG. 17 (c-1), the number “50” is displayed in the notification image GH in the first game of the judge effect. Further, in the specific examples of FIGS. 17 (c-1) to 17 (c-3), as in the above-described specific example of FIG. 16 (b-3), the display counter is set in the third game of the judge effect. Assume that the value is added to the numerical value “100”. In the above case, the number “100” is displayed in the notification image GH in the third game of the judge effect as shown in FIG. That is, in the third game of the judge effect, the fact that the special state has been won is notified.

  In the specific example of FIGS. 17 (c-1) to 17 (c-3), as in the specific example of FIG. 16 (b-3) described above, the display counter has a numerical value “200” in the last game of the judge effect. "Is added. In the above case, as shown in FIG. 17 (c-3), the number “200” is displayed in the notification image GH in the last game of the judge effect.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the display counter (notification information) can be displayed in the judgment effect (specific period), and the right to shift to the special state (first privilege) and the initial value “200” of the extension information Or, in a configuration in which the numerical value “300” (second privilege) can be given, the display counter is added stepwise (the display mode of the notification information is changed stepwise) and the right to shift to the special state is given In this case, the display counter can be added up to the numerical value “100” (specific stage), and when the initial value “200” or the numerical value “300” of the extension information is determined, the display counter is added to a numerical value greater than the numerical value “100”. Is possible.

  According to the above configuration, a plurality of types of benefits are notified by the notification information. Therefore, compared with the structure in which only one type of privilege is notified by one piece of notification information, the interest of notification of the privilege by the notification information is improved. In addition, the second privilege may be notified by the notification information even in a period after the notification information has changed until the specific stage for notifying the first privilege. Therefore, it is possible to focus attention on the notification information even in a period after the notification information has changed to a specific stage.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining the addition effect determination process in the special state. The main CPU 301 determines whether or not to execute the addition effect in the current game in each game in the special state by the addition effect determination process. When the addition effect is executed, the extension information is added. Specifically, in the addition effect, the addition value is determined in the addition value determination process, and the addition value is added to the extension information. As will be described in detail later, there may be a case where a plurality of addition value determination processes are executed in one addition effect.

  FIG. 18A is a diagram for explaining the probability that the addition effect is won in the addition effect determination process. The main CPU 301 determines whether or not to execute the addition effect with a probability Pk (0 <Pk ≦ 1) corresponding to the winning area of the current game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18A, when the bell (batting order bell, common bell) is won, the probability Pk1, when the watermelon is won, the probability Pk2, when the weak chance is won, the probability Pk3, The execution of the addition effect is determined with the probability Pk4 when the strong chance is won, the probability Pk5 when the cherry is won, and the probability Pk6 when the SB is won. In addition, when an area other than the above winning areas is won, the addition effect is not determined.

  FIG. 18B is a diagram for explaining the probability Px (0 <Px <1) that each added value is determined in the added value determining process. As shown in FIG. 18B, in the addition value determination process, the addition value “20” is determined with the probability Px1, the addition value “50” is determined with the probability Px2, and the addition value “100” is determined with the probability Px3. Note that the type of added value determined in the added value determining process and the probability that each added value is determined can be changed as appropriate.

  The main CPU 301 executes the continuous lottery process every time the addition value determination process is executed. When winning is made in the continuous lottery process, the addition value determination process is executed again. When the addition value determination process is executed again, the continuous lottery process is executed again. On the other hand, in the case of non-winning in the continuous lottery process, the addition value determination process is not executed. In the above configuration, in one addition effect, the addition value determination process is repeatedly executed until no winning is made in the continuous lottery process. Each added value determined by the added value determining process is sequentially stored in the storage area m (see FIG. 18D) of the main RAM 303, for example. Further, the total value of each added value determined in the added value determining process is stored in the storage area M of the main RAM 303.

  FIG. 18C is a diagram for explaining the probability Py (0 <Py <1) of winning in the continuous lottery process. In this embodiment, when the execution of the addition effect is determined in the addition effect determination process, the continuation rate of the addition value determination process of the addition effect is determined by lottery. In the above configuration, the probability Py of winning in the continuous lottery process becomes variable with each addition effect. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18C, the continuation rate “0%” is determined with the probability Py1, the continuation rate “50%” is determined with the probability Py2, and the continuation rate “80%” is with the probability Py3. It is determined. When the continuation rate “50%” is determined, the addition value determination process is repeatedly executed with a probability of about 50% in the current addition effect. When the continuation rate “80%” is determined, the addition value determination process is repeatedly executed with a probability of about 80% in the current addition effect. When the continuation rate “0%” is determined, the addition value determination process is executed only once in the current addition effect.

  FIG. 18D is a conceptual diagram of the storage area m and the storage area M in which the added value is stored. The main RAM 303 is provided with a plurality of storage areas m (m1, m2, m3...). As described above, each addition value determined in each addition value determination process is stored in each storage area m of the main RAM 303. In the specific example of FIG. 18D, it is assumed that the addition value determination process is executed three times (in the case of winning twice in the continuous lottery) in the current addition effect. Specifically, the addition value “20” is determined by the first addition value determination process, the addition value “50” is determined by the second addition value determination process, and the addition value “50” is determined by the third addition value determination process. Assume that “20” is determined.

  The addition value determined in the first addition value determination process is stored in the storage area m0, the addition value determined in the second addition value determination process is stored in the storage area m1, and the addition value determination process in the third time. The determined addition value is stored in the storage area m2. Although described later in detail, the addition value determined in the addition value determination process is separately notified in the addition effect (see FIG. 20B-2 described later). A numerical value “0” is stored in the storage area m in which the added value is not stored in the current addition effect. The total value of the addition values stored in each storage area m (the total value of the addition values in the current addition effect) is stored in the storage area M, and the addition value in the storage area M is added to the extension information counter. . The storage area m may be provided in the sub RAM 414. In the above configuration, for example, each added value determined in each added value determination process is transmitted to the sub-control board 400 as a command. The sub CPU 412 stores each added value in each storage area m.

  FIG. 19A to FIG. 19D are time charts for explaining a specific example of the special state. 19 (a) to 19 (d) show the gaming state (start preparation state Y, special state, internal medium state, bonus operating state), the value of the AT counter, and the value of the extension information counter at each time point. It is.

  FIG. 19A is a diagram for explaining a specific example when the number of remaining games in the AT state is successfully added. In the specific example of FIG. 19A, it is assumed that the AT counter (the remaining number of games in the AT state) at the time of transition to the special state is a numerical value “X” (X is an integer greater than 0). As described above, the AT counter is not subtracted in the start preparation state Y and the special state. In the specific example of FIG. 19A, it is assumed that the numerical value “100” is determined as the initial value of the extension information counter and the addition effect is not won in the special state. In the above case, the extension information in each game in the special state (10 games) does not change with the numerical value “100”.

  In the specific example of FIG. 19A, it is assumed that a BAR-matched replay is won in the third game in a special state. As described above, when the BAR-matched replay is won in the special state, the remaining number of games in the AT state is added. In the game where the BAR uniform replay is won, the symbol combination “BAR-BAR-BAR” is stopped and displayed on the active line when the stop operation is performed in a specific manner. In the above configuration, when the number of remaining games in the AT state is successfully added, the symbol combination “BAR-BAR-BAR” can be stopped and displayed on the active line. Can be notified.

  When the BAR match replay is won in the special state, the extension information at the time when the BAR match replay is won is added to the remaining number of games in the AT state. In the specific example of FIG. 19A, the extension information counter in the third game in the special state is a numerical value “100”. In the above case, in the third game in the special state, the numerical value “100” is added to the AT counter (AT counter = X + 100).

  The special state of this embodiment does not end when the AT game is successfully added to the remaining number of games. That is, the special state continues even when the BAR uniform replay is won. In the specific example of FIG. 19A, it is assumed that after the AT counter is added in the third game in the special state, the BAR match replay is won again in the eighth game in the special state. In the above case, in the eighth game in the special state, the value “100” of the extension information counter is added again to the AT counter (AT counter = X + 100 + 100).

  As described above, the special state ends with 10 games, and continues even when the BAR-matched replay is won and the remaining number of games in the AT state is added. Can be added. For example, in the specific example of FIG. 19A described above, the BAR matching replay is won twice in one special state, and the AT counter is incremented to a numerical value “X + 200”. When the special state ends, the normal AT state is entered. When the normal AT state is entered, the subtraction of the AT counter is resumed. When the special state is finished, the extension information counter is initialized to a numerical value “0”.

  FIG. 19B is a diagram for explaining a specific example in the case where the remaining number of games in the AT state has not been successfully added. In the specific example of FIG. 19B, it is assumed that the AT counter at the time of transition to the special state is a numerical value “X”. In the specific example of FIG. 19B, it is assumed that the numerical value “100” is determined as the initial value of the extension information counter.

  In the specific example of FIG. 19B, it is assumed that the addition effect is won in the special state. Specifically, it is assumed that the addition effect is won in the fifth game in the special state, and the total value of the addition values determined in the addition value determination process is a numerical value “20”. In the addition effect described above, the numerical value “20” is added to the extension information counter (extension information counter = 100 + 20).

  In the special state of the present embodiment, even if the extension information is added, if the BAR-matched replay is never won, the addition according to the extension information is not executed. In the above configuration, even if the extension information is added, it is possible to give the player a thrill that the addition according to the extension information may not be executed.

  FIG. 19 (c) is a diagram for explaining another specific example when the number of remaining games in the AT state is successfully added. In the specific example of FIG. 19C, as in the specific example of FIG. 19A and the specific example of FIG. 19B, the AT counter at the time of transition to the special state is the numerical value “X”, and the extension information Assume that the initial value of is a numerical value “100”. Further, in the specific example of FIG. 19C, it is assumed that, as in the specific example of FIG. 19A, the BAR uniform replay is won in the third game in the special state. In the above case, in the third game in the special state, the value “100” of the extension information counter is added to the AT counter (AT counter = X + 100).

  In the special state of the present embodiment, as described above, the game continues even if the remaining number of games in the AT state is added. Further, in the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which extension information can be added in the special state after the addition occurs, as in the special state before the addition occurs. Specifically, as in the special state before the addition occurs, the addition effect is executed in the special state after the addition occurs, and the added value is added to the extension information counter.

  For example, in the specific example of FIG. 19C, the AT counter is added in the third game in the special state, and then the numerical value “20” is added to the extension information counter in the fifth game in the special state. Further, in the specific example of FIG. 19C, it is assumed that the BAR-matched replay is won in the eighth game in the special state. In the above case, in the eighth game in the special state, the value “120” of the extension information counter is added to the AT counter (AT counter = X + 100 + 120).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the special state (special game state), when the symbol combination “BAR-BAR-BAR” (specific symbol combination) is stopped and displayed as a result of the game, according to the current value of the extension information. Thus, the remaining number of games in the AT state (specific game state) can be extended. Even if the symbol combination “BAR-BAR-BAR” is stopped and displayed as a result of the game, the special state may be continued, and the symbol combination “BAR-BAR-BAR” is stopped as a result of the game. In the special state that continues after being displayed, the extension information is increased when the addition effect is won. Therefore, the number of games added to the AT state is variable before and after the extension information is added. In the above configuration, for example, the fun of the game is improved as compared with a configuration in which the number of games added to the AT state does not change in the special state.

  FIG. 19D is a diagram for explaining a specific example when a bonus combination is won in a special state. In the specific example of FIG. 19D, as in the specific examples of FIG. 19A to FIG. 19C, the AT counter immediately after the start of the special state is a numerical value “X”, and the initial value of the extension information Is assumed to be “100”. Further, in the specific example of FIG. 19D, it is assumed that in the second game in the special state, the addition effect is won and the numerical value “20” is added to the extension information counter (extension information counter = 100 + 20). .

  In the special state, in addition to the case where the BAR-matched replay is won, when the bonus combination is won, the remaining number of games in the AT state is added according to the extension information. Specifically, when a bonus combination is won in a special state, a numerical value corresponding to the current value of the extension information counter is added to the AT counter in the same manner as when BAR uniform replay is won. In the specific example of FIG. 19D, it is assumed that a bonus combination is won in the fourth game in the special state. In the above case, the extension information counter value “120” in the game where the bonus combination is won is added to the AT counter (AT counter = X + 120).

  The special state ends when the bonus combination is won. Specifically, when the bonus combination is won in the special state, the state shifts from the special state to the internal middle state as shown in FIG. If the symbol combination of the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line in the internal state, the bonus operation state is entered. When a bonus combination is won in a special state, a dedicated animation is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the bonus operating state.

  When a bonus combination is won in this special state, it is possible to shift to the next special state after the bonus operation state ends. Specifically, when the bonus combination is won in the special state and then the bonus operation state ends, the process proceeds to the start preparation state Y for starting the next special state. In the start preparation state Y, when the RT3 state is entered, the next special state is started. Note that the number of games in the next special state is 10 times regardless of the remaining number of games in the current special state when the bonus combination is won. That is, even if a bonus combination is won during the current special state, the next special state starts from the beginning.

  As shown in FIG. 19D, when the bonus combination is won in this special state and the AT counter is added, thereafter, the extension information counter is cleared to a numerical value “0”. In addition, when the bonus operation state ends and the process proceeds to the start preparation state Y for starting the next special state, the initial value of the extension information counter is determined again. In the above case, as in the case where the special state is won in the AT state, any one of the numerical value “100”, the numerical value “200” and the numerical value “300” is determined by lottery as the initial value of the extension information counter. In the specific example of FIG. 19D, it is assumed that the numerical value “100” is determined as the initial value of the extension information of the next special state.

  If a bonus combination is won in the middle of the current special state, it is assumed that the remaining number of games in the current special state is proportional to the number of games in the next special state. In the above comparison, for example, as in the specific example of FIG. 19D, when the bonus combination is won in the fourth game of the current special state, the next special state ends with six games. However, in the above comparison, depending on the game won in the bonus combination in the current special state, there may be a disadvantage that the number of games in the next special state becomes excessively short. For example, when a bonus combination is won in the ninth game of the current special state, the next special state ends with one game. In the above case, since the special state is ended in the next game that has shifted to the special state, some players feel dissatisfied.

  In the present embodiment, even if a bonus combination is won in the middle of the current special state, the number of games in the next special state is 10, so the above-described inconvenience is suppressed. However, when the bonus combination is won in the current special state, the initial value of the current special state may be determined as the next special state.

  In the present embodiment, in the special state, when the number of games added with the BAR matching replay is given as an opportunity, the extension information is not cleared, while the number of games added as an opportunity when the bonus combination is won If so, the extension information is cleared. In other words, it can be said that in the special state, the extension information may be cleared or not cleared depending on the trigger for the addition. In the above configuration, for example, compared to a configuration in which the extension information is uniformly cleared at every additional opportunity, interest in the additional opportunity can be improved.

  FIG. 20A-1 is a simulation diagram of a screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in each game in a special state. In each game in the special state, the remaining number of games in the special state is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. In each game in the special state, the number of extra games given in the current special state is displayed. In the specific example of FIG. 20 (a-1), it is assumed that the special state has just started. In the above case, the number “10” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 as the remaining number of games in the current special state. Also, the number “0” is displayed as the number of extra games given in this special state.

  As shown in FIG. 20A-1, the notification image GH is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in each game in the special state. As described above, in the judgment effect, the notification image GH displays the numerical value of the display counter. In addition, the notification image GH finally displays the initial value of the extension information counter in the judgment effect (see FIG. 17). On the other hand, in the special state, the notification image GH displays the current value of the extension information counter. In the specific example of FIG. 20A-1, it is assumed that the current value of the extension information is a numerical value “100”. In the above case, the number “100” is displayed in the notification image GH.

  FIG. 20A-2 is a simulation diagram of the screen of the liquid crystal display device 30 in the special instruction effect. The special instruction effect is executed when the BAR uniform replay is won in the special state. Specifically, the special instruction effect is started immediately after the game in which the BAR matching replay is won in the special state, and is ended when all the reels 12 are stopped. As described above, when the BAR uniform replay is won, the symbol combination of “BAR replay”, “follow replay” or “RT3 transition replay” is stopped on the active line according to the mode of the stop operation. Specifically, in the game where the winning area “BAR-matched replay” is won, each reel 12 is stopped in the drawing range of each black BAR symbol when the stop operation is performed in the order of the first stop on the right. In this case, the symbol combination “BAR-BAR-BAR” of the winning combination “BAR replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (a-2), in the special instruction effect, it is instructed that each reel 12 should be stopped in the drawing range of each black BAR symbol, and the stop operation order is not instructed. That is, among the information (stop operation order, stop operation position) for stopping and displaying the symbol combination “BAR-BAR-BAR” of BAR replay, the stop operation position is indicated by the special instruction effect, and the stop operation order (first right) Stop) is not instructed. According to the above configuration, the symbol combination of BAR replay is stopped and displayed as compared with the configuration in which both the stop operation order for stopping and displaying the symbol combination of BAR replay and the stop operation position are notified by the liquid crystal display device 30. There is an advantage that an image for informing the stop operation position for performing can be displayed in a wider range.

  In each game where the BAR matching replay is won, the stop operation sequence for stopping and displaying the symbol combination of BAR replay does not change at the first right stop. In the above configuration, even when the stop operation sequence for stopping and displaying the BAR replay is not notified, when the special instruction effect is executed, the player holds each reel 12 within the drawing range of each black BAR symbol. Stop operation and stop operation at the first stop on the right. That is, the player can perform a stop operation in the correct pressing order of the BAR replay even if the correct pressing order of the BAR replay is not instructed. In addition, the condition that the number of extra games is given in the special state of the present embodiment is that the BAR matching replay is won, and the BAR replay is not stopped and displayed. Therefore, even if the player does not know the stop operation order (the first stop on the right) for stopping and displaying the symbol combination of BAR replay, there is no disadvantage to the player.

  FIG. 20 (a-3) is a simulation diagram of the screen of the liquid crystal display device 30 when the special instruction effect is executed when the BAR uniform replay is won and then all the reels 12 are stopped. As described above, when the BAR-matched replay is won in the special state, the number of extra games corresponding to the extension information is added to the remaining number of games in the AT state. The specific example of FIG. 20 (a-3) assumes a case where the replay with BAR matching is won when the extension information is a numerical value “100”. In the above case, the numerical value “100” is added to the remaining number of games in the AT state. As shown in FIG. 20A-3, when all the reels 12 are stopped in the game in which the BAR matching replay is won, the number “100” indicating the number of added games is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30.

  The above special instruction effect is executed not only when the BAR-matched replay is won, but also when the BAR off-play is played. However, the number of extra games is not given in a game where BAR off-play replay is won. In addition, in the game where the BAR out-of-play replay is won, the BAR replay is not stopped and displayed even when the stop operation is performed in such a manner that the BAR replay is stopped and displayed in the game where the BAR matching replay is won.

  According to the above configuration, at the time when the special instruction effect is executed, it is impossible to recognize whether or not the BAR uniform replay is won (whether or not the number of extra games is given), so all the reels 12 are stopped. Until then, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of predicting whether or not the BAR-matched replay has been won. Note that, in a game in which BAR off-replay is won, when all the reels 12 are stopped and displayed, for example, a message “sorry” may be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30.

  FIG. 20B-1 is a simulation diagram of a screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the addition effect. The addition effect is executed in a period from when all reels 12 are stopped and displayed in the game in which the addition effect is won until the next game is started. That is, the addition effect is executed in a period in which all the reels 12 are stopped. In the specific example of FIG. 20B-1, it is assumed that the addition information is won in the game whose extension information is the numerical value “100”. 20 (b-2) to FIG. 20 (b-4), which will be described later, in the same manner as the specific example of FIG. Assume that is elected.

  As shown in FIG. 20B-1, the notification image GH and the point image GP are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the addition effect. The point image GP displays the sum of the added values in the current addition effect. However, immediately after the addition effect is started, the point image GP displays the number “0”. Further, immediately after the addition effect is started, the notification image GH displays the extension information before the addition value is added. The specific example in FIG. 20B-1 assumes a screen immediately after the addition effect is started.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (b-1), in the addition effect, it is notified that the effect button 26 should be operated continuously. As described above, in the addition effect, the addition value determination process may be repeatedly executed to determine a plurality of addition values (see FIG. 18). When a plurality of addition values are determined, each of the plurality of addition values is notified each time the effect button 26 is operated in the addition effect. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20 (b-2), when the effect button 26 is operated in the addition effect, the partial addition value image GK is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. The partial addition value image GK displays the addition value determined by one addition value determination process. That is, the partial addition value image GK displays the addition value stored in the storage area m (see FIG. 18D).

  For example, in the specific example of FIG. 20B-2, the addition value determination process is executed three times in the addition effect, and the addition value “20”, the addition value “20”, and the addition value “50” are the respective addition values. The case where it is determined by the determination process is assumed. In the above case, the partial addition value image GK for displaying the number “20” is displayed by the first operation of the effect button 26, and the partial addition value for displaying the number “20” by the second operation of the effect button 26. The image GK is displayed, and the partial addition value image GK displaying the number “50” is displayed by the third operation of the effect button 26. When all the addition values determined in this addition effect are notified, the operation of the effect button 26 becomes invalid and the partial addition value image GK is not newly displayed.

  Each time the effect button 26 is operated and the partial addition value image GK is displayed, the addition value displayed by the partial addition value image GK is added to the number displayed by the point image GP. For example, when the addition value “20”, the addition value “20”, and the addition value “50” are determined in the respective addition value determination processes, the numerical value “20” is set to the point image GP by the first operation of the effect button 26. The number “20” is added to the number of the point image GP by the second operation of the effect button 26, and the number “50” is the number of the point image GP by the third operation of the effect button 26. Is added to In the above configuration, when the effect button 26 is repeatedly hit, the sum of the addition values determined in the current addition effect is finally displayed on the point image GP.

  FIG. 20B-3 is a screen of the liquid crystal display device 30 immediately before the addition effect ends. In the specific example of FIG. 20B-3, it is assumed that the sum of the addition values determined in the addition effect is a numerical value “90”. In the above case, as shown in FIG. 20B-3, the number of the point image GP is added up to “90”. Further, when the addition value is added to the extension information in the addition effect, the addition value is added to the number of the notification image GH at the end of the addition effect. FIG. 20B-4 is an image displayed in a special state after the addition effect is finished. In the specific example of FIG. 20 (b-4), it is assumed that the extension information is won by the game having the numerical value “100”, and the extension information is added by the numerical value “90”. In the above case, the notification image GH displays the number “190” as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 21 is a conceptual diagram of each instruction determination table (A, B). In each game, the main CPU 301 determines an instruction number from the instruction determination table, and displays instruction information (“1” to “9”) corresponding to the instruction number on the instruction display 16. Further, the main CPU 301 transmits a command (second command described later) indicating an instruction number determined in each game to the sub control board 400 (sub CPU 412).

  Each instruction determination table includes an instruction determination table A (FIG. 21A) and an instruction determination table B (FIG. 21B). The instruction determination table A is used to determine the instruction number of each game during the non-instruction period (normal state or the like). The instruction determination table B is used to determine the instruction number of each game during the instruction period (such as the AT state). Moreover, as shown in FIG. 21, each instruction determination table is configured to include each instruction number for each winning area.

  As shown in FIG. 21A, the instruction number “99” is determined regardless of which winning area is won in the non-instruction period. When the instruction number “99” is determined, the instruction display 16 does not display the instruction information. Specifically, when the instruction number “99” is determined, the instruction display 16 is turned off during the period for displaying the instruction information. According to the above configuration, the stop operation mode is not instructed by the instruction display 16 in the non-instruction period.

  As shown in FIG. 21B, when the batting order replay X1 is won in each game in the instruction period, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number “01”. When the instruction number “01” is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display a number “1” (hereinafter referred to as “instruction information“ 1 ””) as instruction information. As described above, the correct pressing order of the RT2 transition replay when the batting order replay X1 is won (the pressing order to promote the RT1 state to the RT2 state) is “left middle right”. In the above configuration, in the game in which the instruction information “1” is displayed, if the stop operation is performed in the order of “left middle right”, it is more advantageous than the case where the stop operation is performed in another order. Therefore, when the instruction information “1” is displayed on the instruction display 16, the player performs a stop operation in the order of “left middle right”. In other words, the player can be instructed to perform the stop operation in the order of “left middle right” by displaying the instruction information “1”.

  As shown in FIG. 21B, when the batting order replay X2 is won in each game in the instruction period, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number “02”. When the instruction number “02” is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display a number “2” (hereinafter referred to as “instruction information“ 2 ””) as instruction information. As described above, the correct pressing order of the RT2 transition replay when the batting order replay X2 is won is “middle left and right”. In the above configuration, in the game in which the instruction information “2” is displayed, if the stop operation is performed in the order of “left and right middle”, it is more advantageous than the case where the stop operation is performed in another order. Therefore, when the instruction information “2” is displayed on the instruction display 16, the player performs a stop operation in the order of “middle left and right”. In other words, the player can be instructed to perform the stop operation in the order of “middle left and right” by displaying the instruction information “2”.

  As shown in FIG. 21 (b), in the game in the designated period, when the batting order replay X3 is won, the main CPU 301 determines the designated number “03”. When the instruction number “03” is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display the number “3” (hereinafter referred to as “instruction information“ 3 ””) as instruction information. As described above, the correct pressing order of the RT2 transition replay when the batting order replay X3 is won is “middle left and right”. In the above configuration, in the game in which the instruction information “3” is displayed, if the stop operation is performed in the order of “middle left and right”, it is more advantageous than the case where the stop operation is performed in another order. Therefore, when the instruction information “3” is displayed on the instruction display 16, the player performs a stop operation in the order of “middle left and right”. In other words, the instruction information “3” is displayed in the above configuration, so that the player is instructed to perform the stop operation in the order of “middle left and right”.

  As shown in FIG. 21 (b), when the batting order replay X4 is won in each game in the designated period, the main CPU 301 determines the designated number “04”. When the instruction number “04” is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display the number “4” (hereinafter referred to as “instruction information“ 4 ””) as instruction information. As described above, the correct answer pressing order of the RT2 transition replay when the batting order replay X4 is won is “middle right left”. In the above configuration, in the game in which the instruction information “4” is displayed, the stop operation in the order of “middle right left” is more advantageous than the case of the stop operation in another order. Therefore, when the instruction information “4” is displayed on the instruction display 16, the player performs a stop operation in the order of “middle right left”. In other words, the player can be instructed to perform stop operation in the order of “middle right left” by displaying the instruction information “4”.

  As shown in FIG. 21B, when the batting order replay X5 is won in each game in the designated period, the main CPU 301 determines the designated number “05”. When the instruction number “05” is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display a number “5” (hereinafter referred to as “instruction information“ 5 ””) as instruction information. As described above, the correct answer pressing order of the RT2 transition replay when the batting order replay X5 is won is “middle right”. In the above configuration, in a game in which the instruction information “5” is displayed, the stop operation in the order of “middle right” is more advantageous than the stop operation in another order. Therefore, when the instruction information “5” is displayed on the instruction display 16, the player performs a stop operation in the order of “middle right”. In other words, the player can be instructed to perform the stop operation in the order of “middle right” by displaying the instruction information “5”.

  As shown in FIG. 21B, in the game in the instruction period, when the batting order replay X6 is won, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number “06”. When the instruction number “06” is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display the number “6” (hereinafter referred to as “instruction information“ 6 ””) as instruction information. As described above, the correct pressing order of the RT2 transition replay when the batting order replay X6 is won is “right middle left”. In the above configuration, in the game in which the instruction information “6” is displayed, if the stop operation is performed in the order of “right middle left”, it is more advantageous than the case where the stop operation is performed in another order. Therefore, when the instruction information “6” is displayed on the instruction display 16, the player performs a stop operation in the order of “right middle left”. In other words, the player can be instructed to perform the stop operation in the order of “right middle left” by displaying the instruction information “6”.

  As shown in FIG. 21 (b), when the batting order replay Y1 or the batting order bell L (1-4) is won in each game in the designated period, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number “07”. When the instruction number “07” is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display the number “7” (hereinafter referred to as “instruction information“ 7 ””) as instruction information. As described above, the correct answer pressing order of the RT3 transition replay when the batting order replay Y1 is won is the first stop on the left. In addition, when the batting order bell L is won, the correct answer push order of the correct bells is the first left stop. As understood from the above description, in the game in which the instruction information “7” is displayed, the stop operation at the first left stop is more advantageous than the stop operation in another order. Therefore, when the instruction information “7” is displayed on the instruction display 16, the player performs a stop operation at the first left stop. In other words, the player can be instructed to stop the first left stop by displaying the instruction information “7”.

  As shown in FIG. 21 (b), when the batting order replay Y2 or the batting order bell C (1 to 4) is won in each game in the designated period, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number “08”. When the instruction number “08” is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display the number “8” (hereinafter referred to as “instruction information“ 8 ””) as instruction information. As described above, the correct answer pressing order of the RT3 transition replay when the batting order replay Y2 is won is the middle first stop. Further, when the batting order bell C is won, the correct answer push order of the correct bells is the middle first stop. As understood from the above description, in the game in which the instruction information “8” is displayed, the stop operation in the middle first stop is more advantageous than the stop operation in another order. Therefore, when the instruction information “8” is displayed on the instruction display 16, the player performs a stop operation at the middle first stop. In other words, the player can be instructed to perform the stop operation at the first middle stop by displaying the instruction information “8”.

  As shown in FIG. 21 (b), when the batting order replay Y3 or the batting order bell R (1-4) is won in each game in the designated period, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number “09”. When the instruction number “09” is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display the number “9” (hereinafter referred to as “instruction information“ 9 ””) as instruction information. As described above, the correct pressing order of the RT3 transition replay when the batting order replay Y3 is won is the first stop on the right. Further, when the batting order bell R is won, the correct answer pressing order of the correct bells is the first stop on the right. As understood from the above description, in the game in which the instruction information “9” is displayed, the stop operation at the first right stop is more advantageous than the stop operation in another order. Therefore, when the instruction information “9” is displayed on the instruction display 16, the player performs a stop operation at the first right stop. In other words, the player can be instructed to perform the stop operation at the first right stop by displaying the instruction information “9”. In addition, when a player other than the batting order replay or batting order bell wins during the instruction period, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number “99”, and the instruction display 16 does not display the instruction information.

  FIG. 21C is a schematic diagram of the segment display D. The segment display D is configured to include the instruction display 16 described above. The instruction display 16 is a single-digit 7-segment display. FIG. 21C illustrates an instruction display 16 that displays instruction information “1”.

  As shown in FIG. 21 (c), the segment display D is configured to include a regulation period display 38. The regulation period indicator 38 is in an ON state (lighted) during the regulation period. As described above, each instruction period (a part of the start preparation state, the AT state, and the chance state) is included in the regulation period. Therefore, in the instruction period in which the instruction information is displayed on the instruction indicator 16, the regulation period indicator 38 is lit. In the present embodiment, the restriction period indicator 38 is not turned on in the end preparation state. However, the restriction period indicator 38 may be turned on in the end preparation state.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining each command (first command, second command) transmitted from the main CPU 301 to the sub CPU 412. The main CPU 301 transmits various commands including the first command and the second command to the sub CPU 412 during a period from the time when the game is started until the time when the stop operation becomes possible.

  As illustrated in FIG. 22, the main CPU 301 transmits the first commands “A00” to “A13” to the sub CPU 412 according to the winning area. For example, when the winning area of this game is lost, the main CPU 301 transmits a command “A00” to the sub CPU 412. The main CPU 301 transmits a command “A01” when the batting order replay (X1 to X6, Y1 to Y3) is won. Further, the main CPU 301 transmits a command “A02” when the BAR replay is won, and transmits a command “A03” when the normal replay is won. The main CPU 301 transmits the command “A04” when the batting order bell (L1 to L4, C1 to C4, R1 to R4) is won, and the command “A05” when the common bell is won. When the watermelon is won, the main CPU 301 transmits the command “A06”. When the weak cherry is won, the main CPU 301 transmits the command “A07”. When the strong cherry is won, the main CPU 301 transmits the command “A08”. When the eye is won, the command “A09” is transmitted, and when the strong chance is won, the command “A10” is transmitted. Similarly, the main CPU 301 transmits the command “A11” when the small role ALL is won, the command “A12” when the BB is won, and the command “A13” when the RB is won. ".

  When the sub CPU 412 receives the above first command, the sub CPU 412 determines various effects according to the first command. For example, when the command “A06” is received when the watermelon is won, the sub CPU 412 determines the effect of notifying that the watermelon has been won.

  In addition to the first command, the main CPU 301 transmits a second command (B01 to B09, B99) corresponding to the instruction number (instruction information) of the current game to the sub CPU 412. Specifically, when the instruction number “99” (no instruction) is determined in the current game, the main CPU 301 transmits a command “B99” to the sub CPU 412 as shown in FIG. As described above, the instruction number “99” is determined in each game in the normal state. Therefore, in the non-instruction period, the command “B99” is transmitted every game. In addition, the instruction number “99” is determined when a winning area (losing, etc.) other than the batting order replay (X, Y) and batting order bell (L, C, R) is won in the instruction period.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the main CPU 301 transmits the command “B01” when the batting order replay X1 is won and the instruction number “01” (the order of the left middle right) is determined in the instruction period. Further, the main CPU 301 transmits the command “B02” when the batting order replay X2 is won and the instruction number “02” (the left / right middle order) is determined in the instruction period, and the batting order replay X3 is won, and the instruction number When “03” (middle left / right order) is determined, the command “B03” is transmitted, and the batting order replay X4 is won, and when the instruction number “04” (middle right / left order) is determined, the command “B04” is And when the batting order replay X5 is won and the instruction number “05” (right-left middle order) is determined, the command “B05” is transmitted, and the batting order replay X6 is won, and the instruction number “06” (right middle left) In this case, the command “B06” is transmitted.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the main CPU 301 determines that the command “B07” is given when the batting order replay Y1 or the batting order bell L (1 to 4) is won and the instruction number “07” (first left stop) is determined in the instruction period. ". Further, the main CPU 301 transmits the command “B08” when the batting order replay Y2 or the batting order bell C (1 to 4) is won and the instruction number “08” (medium first stop) is determined in the instruction period. Further, the main CPU 301 transmits the command “B09” when the batting order replay Y3 or the batting order bell R (1 to 4) is won and the instruction number “09” (first right stop) is determined in the instruction period.

  When the above-described second command is received by the sub CPU 412, the sub CPU 412 determines an instruction effect instructing the stop operation sequence of the instruction number specified by the second command. In the instruction effect, for example, the liquid crystal display device 30 instructs the same stop operation order as the stop operation order indicated by the instruction information. As described above, the second command transmitted in the non-instruction period is only the command “B99” (no instruction). Therefore, in principle, the instruction effect is not executed in the non-instruction period. However, it may be configured such that an effect that instructs a stop operation sequence that does not affect the appearance rate (small influence) is executed.

  The main CPU 301 calculates various types of game information (bonus ratio, BB ratio, latest bonus ratio, latest BB ratio, regulation period ratio) according to the progress of the game, and displays the display information corresponding to the game information in the main display 40. To display. In order to calculate the above game information, the main CPU 301 counts the number of games during the period from when power is first applied to the gaming machine 1 until the number of games reaches 175,000 (hereinafter referred to as “total game counting period”). To do.

  In the present embodiment, the ratio (bonus ratio) of the number of medals acquired in the bonus operation state in the total game counting period to the total number of payouts in the total game counting period, and the number of medals acquired in the BB state in the total game counting period are A ratio (BB ratio) of the total number of payouts in the total game counting period is displayed on the main display 40. In addition, a ratio (regulation period ratio) of the number of games in the regulation period in the total game counting period is displayed on the main display 40. Further, in the present embodiment, the ratio of the number of medals acquired in the bonus operation state in the most recent 6000 game periods to the total number of payouts in the game period (most recent bonus ratio), and BB in the most recent 6000 game periods The ratio of the number of medals acquired in the state to the total number of payouts in the game period (the most recent BB ratio) is displayed on the main display 40.

  FIG. 23A is a diagram for explaining each ratio storage area. Each ratio storage area includes a ratio storage area G1, a ratio storage area G2, a ratio storage area G3, a ratio storage area g1, and a ratio storage area g2. The ratio storage area is a 1-byte storage area.

  As shown in FIG. 23A, the percentage storage area G1 stores the bonus percentage. The total number of payouts in the total game counting period is stored in the total cumulative storage area A, and the total number of payouts in the bonus operating state in the total game counting period is stored in the total cumulative storage area B. The total cumulative storage area A and the total cumulative storage area B are provided in the main RAM 303, for example. The main CPU 301 calculates, for every 400 games, the ratio (%) of the total number of payouts in the total cumulative storage area B to the total number of payouts in the total cumulative storage area A, and stores the calculation result as a bonus ratio in the ratio storage area G1. To do. When the calculation result includes a decimal part, the main CPU 301 discards the decimal part and stores only the integer part in the ratio storage area G1.

  As shown in FIG. 23A, the ratio storage area G2 stores the BB ratio. The total number of payouts in the BB state during the total game counting period is stored in the total cumulative storage area C. The total cumulative storage area C is provided in the main RAM 303, for example. The main CPU 301 calculates the ratio (%) of the total number of payouts in the total cumulative storage area C to the total number of payouts in the total cumulative storage area A every 400 games, and stores the calculation result as a BB ratio in the ratio storage area G2. To do. When the calculation result includes a decimal part, the main CPU 301 discards the decimal part and stores only the integer part in the ratio storage area G2.

  As shown in FIG. 23A, the ratio storage area G3 stores the regulation period ratio. The total number of games in the total game counting period is stored in the total game storage area E, and the total number of games in the restriction period in the total game counting period is stored in the restriction period storage area D. The regulation period storage area D and the total game storage area E are provided in the main RAM 303, for example. The main CPU 301 calculates the ratio (%) of the number of games in the restriction period storage area D to the number of games in the total game storage area E every time one game ends, and stores the calculated result as a restriction period ratio. Store in area G3. When the calculation result includes a decimal part, the main CPU 301 discards the decimal part and stores only the integer part in the ratio storage area G3.

  The total cumulative storage area A and the total cumulative storage area B are not updated after the total game counting period (175,000 games) has elapsed. Therefore, in the period after the total game counting period has elapsed, the bonus ratio (total cumulative storage area B / total cumulative storage area A) stored in the ratio storage area G1 is not updated. Further, the update of the total accumulated storage area C is stopped after the total game counting period has elapsed. Therefore, in the period after the total game counting period has elapsed, the BB ratio (total cumulative storage area C / total cumulative storage area A) stored in the ratio storage area G2 is not updated. Similarly, the restriction period storage area D and the total game storage area E stop updating after the total game count period has elapsed. Therefore, in the period after the total game counting period has elapsed, the regulation period ratio (regulation period storage area D / total game storage area E) stored in the percentage storage area G3 is not updated.

  As shown in FIG. 23A, the ratio storage area g1 stores the latest bonus ratio. The total of the payout number of the most recent 6000 games is stored in the set cumulative storage area a, and the total of the payout number in the latest 6000 bonus operation states is stored in the set cumulative storage area b. The set cumulative storage area a and the set cumulative storage area b are provided in the main RAM 303, for example. The main CPU 301 calculates the ratio (%) of the payout number in the set cumulative storage area b to the payout number in the set cumulative storage area a every 400 games, and sets the calculated result as the latest bonus ratio in the ratio storage area g1. Remember. When the calculation result includes a decimal part, the main CPU 301 discards the decimal part and stores only the integer part in the ratio storage area g1.

  As shown in FIG. 23A, the ratio storage area g2 stores the latest BB ratio. The total number of payouts in the BB state in the last 6000 games is stored in the set cumulative storage area c. The set cumulative storage area c is provided in the main RAM 303, for example. The main CPU 301 calculates, for every 400 games, the ratio (%) of the payout number in the set cumulative storage area c to the payout number in the set cumulative storage area a, and sets the calculated result as the latest BB ratio in the ratio storage area g2. Remember. When the calculation result includes a decimal part, the main CPU 301 discards the decimal part and stores only the integer part in the ratio storage area g2.

  As described above, the set cumulative storage area a and the set cumulative storage area b are continuously updated even after the total game counting period (175,000 games) has elapsed. Accordingly, even in the period after the total game counting period has elapsed, the latest bonus ratio stored in the ratio storage area g1 is continuously updated (as described above, the update of the bonus ratio is stopped). Further, the most recent BB ratio is calculated from the number of payouts in the set cumulative storage area a and the set cumulative storage area c. As described above, the set cumulative storage area c is continuously updated even after the total game counting period has elapsed. Therefore, the latest BB ratio stored in the ratio storage area g2 is also continuously updated in the period after the total game counting period has elapsed (the update of the BB ratio is stopped). In the present embodiment, the ratio storage area g1 and the ratio storage area g2 that are continuously updated even when the total game counting period has elapsed may be collectively referred to as “ratio storage area g”.

  FIG. 23B-1 is a simulation diagram of the main display 40 that displays the display information HA. When the display information HA is displayed, the character string “7U” corresponding to the regulation period ratio is displayed on the first display section 40X of the main display 40, and the current value of the ratio storage area G3 is displayed on the second display section 40Y. The value (the size of the regulation period ratio) is displayed. When the display information HA is displayed and the ratio information of the second display section 40Y is greater than or equal to the number “70” (G3 ≧ 70), the second display section 40Y blinks and displays the ratio information. When the display information HA is displayed and the number of games in the total game count period is less than 175000 (E <175000), the first display unit 40X blinks and displays the identification information.

  FIG. 23B-2 is a simulation diagram of the main display 40 that displays the display information HB. When the display information HB is displayed, the character string “6Y” corresponding to the latest BB ratio is displayed on the first display section 40X of the main display 40, and the current value of the ratio storage area g2 is displayed on the second display section 40Y. The value is displayed. When the display information HB is displayed and the ratio information of the second display unit 40Y is greater than or equal to the number “60” (g2 ≧ 60), the second display unit 40Y blinks and displays the ratio information. When the display information HB is displayed and the number of games in the total game count period is less than 6000 (E <6000), the first display unit 40X blinks and displays the identification information.

  FIG. 23B-3 is a simulation diagram of the main display 40 that displays the display information HC. When the display information HC is displayed, the character string “7Y” corresponding to the latest bonus rate is displayed on the first display unit 40X of the main display 40, and the current value of the rate storage area g1 is displayed on the second display unit 40Y. The value is displayed. When the display information HC is displayed and the ratio information of the second display section 40Y is greater than or equal to the number “70” (g2 ≧ 70), the second display section 40Y blinks and displays the ratio information. When the display information HC is displayed and the number of games in the total game count period is less than 6000 (E <6000), the first display unit 40X displays the identification information in a blinking manner.

  FIG. 23B-4 is a simulation diagram of the main display 40 that displays the display information HD. When the display information HD is displayed, the character string “6A” corresponding to the BB ratio is displayed on the first display section 40X of the main display 40, and the current value of the ratio storage area G2 is displayed on the second display section 40Y. Is displayed. When the display information HD is displayed and the ratio information of the second display section 40Y is greater than or equal to the number “60” (G2 ≧ 60), the second display section 40Y blinks and displays the ratio information. When the display information HD is displayed and the number of games in the total game counting period is less than 175000 (E <175000), the first display unit 40X blinks and displays the identification information.

  FIG. 23 (b-5) is a simulation diagram of the main display 40 that displays the display information HE. When the display information HE is displayed, the character string “7A” corresponding to the bonus ratio is displayed on the first display section 40X of the main display 40, and the current value of the ratio storage area G1 is displayed on the second display section 40Y. Is displayed. When the display information HE is displayed and the ratio information of the second display section 40Y is greater than or equal to the number “70” (G2 ≧ 70), the second display section 40Y blinks and displays the ratio information. When the display information HE is displayed and the number of games in the total game count period is less than 175000 (E <175000), the first display unit 40X blinks and displays the identification information.

<Each data used by sub CPU>
Hereinafter, various data stored in the sub ROM 413 will be described with reference to the drawings. The sub ROM 413 stores various data including an instruction effect determination table.

  When the sub CPU 412 receives the second command indicating the instruction number (instruction information), the sub CPU 412 determines one of the instruction effects based on the instruction effect determination table. When the instruction effect is determined, the sub CPU 412 transmits an effect control command indicating the instruction effect to the image control board (image control CPU 421) 420. When receiving the effect control command indicating the instruction effect, the image control CPU 421 displays each image of the instruction effect on the liquid crystal display device 30. In the present embodiment, when the sub control board (sub CPU 412) 400 receives the second command (when the main CPU 301 transmits the second command), the stop operation mode (stop operation order) corresponding to the second command is displayed. The notification is always executed by the sub CPU 412.

  FIG. 24 is a conceptual diagram of an instruction effect determination table. When the sub CPU 412 receives any of the commands “B01” to “B09” as the second command, the sub CPU 412 determines the instruction effect based on the instruction effect determination table. As described above, the commands “B01” to “B09” are transmitted in the instruction period and are not transmitted in the non-instruction period. That is, the sub CPU 412 determines the instruction effect by the instruction effect determination table when the main CPU 301 is a game during the instruction period.

  Specifically, when the second command “B01” is received in the game in which the first command “A01” is received (the winning game of the batting order replay), the instruction effect X1 is determined. In the instruction effect X1, the “left middle right” stop operation order is notified by the liquid crystal display device 30 or the like. In the game in which the first command “A01” is received, the instruction effect X2 is determined when the second command “B02” is received, and the instruction effect X3 is determined when the second command “B03” is received. When the second command “B04” is received, the instruction effect X4 is determined. When the second command “B05” is received, the instruction effect X5 is determined and the second command “B06” is received. In the case, the instruction effect X6 is determined. In the instruction effect X2, the stop order of “middle left and right” is notified, in the instruction effect X3, the stop order of “middle left and right” is notified, and in the instruction effect X4, the stop order of “middle right left” is notified. In X5, the stop order of “right middle left” is notified, and in the instruction effect X6, the stop order of “right middle left” is notified. In each of the instruction effects X (1 to 6) described above, it is notified that the batting order replay has been won. In each instruction effect X described above, the correct pressing order of the RT2 transition replay is notified.

  In the game in which the first command “A01” is received, when the second command “B07” is received, the instruction effect X7 is determined. In the instruction effect X7, the order of the first left stop is notified by the liquid crystal display device 30 or the like. In the game in which the first command “A01” is received, the instruction effect X8 is determined when the second command “B08” is received, and the instruction effect X9 is determined when the second command “B09” is received. It is determined. In the instruction effect X8, the stop order of the middle first stop is notified, and in the instruction effect X9, the stop order of the right first stop is notified. In each of the instruction effects X (7 to 9), it is notified that the batting order replay has been won. In each instruction effect X described above, the correct pressing order of the RT3 transition replay is notified.

  When the second command “B07” is received in the game in which the first command “A04” is received (winning game of batting order bell), the instruction effect Y1 is determined. In the instruction effect Y1, the order of the first left stop is notified by the liquid crystal display device 30 or the like. In the game in which the first command “A04” is received, the instruction effect Y2 is determined when the second command “B08” is received, and the instruction effect Y3 is determined when the second command “B09” is received. It is determined. In the instruction effect Y2, the stop order of the middle first stop is notified, and in the instruction effect Y3, the stop order of the right first stop is notified. Further, in each instruction effect Y, it is notified that the batting order bell has been won. In each of the above instruction effects Y (1 to 3), the correct answer push order of the correct bells is notified.

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

  In the activation process, the main CPU 301 executes various processes (processes for shifting to a game-enabled state) including a process for changing the set value. The main CPU 301 may execute a security check process for determining the validity of the control program stored in the main ROM 302 before the activation process. After completing the activation process, the main CPU 301 shifts to a game control process.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the game control process of the main CPU 301. The game control process is executed every time the player plays one game. As will be described in detail later, the main CPU 301 executes an interrupt process at a predetermined time interval (for example, 1.49 ms) during a period in which the game control process is executed. That is, the main CPU 301 alternately executes a game control process and an interrupt process. For example, a command transmitted to the sub control board 400 is set in the game control process and is transmitted to the sub control board 400 in the interrupt process. As a result of various lotteries executed by the main CPU 301, or commands indicating various counter values provided in the main RAM 303 are appropriately transmitted to the sub-control board 400. Each timer (for example, a wait timer) set in the game control process is subtracted in the interrupt process.

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

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

  The main CPU 301 shifts to the pre-game start process (S103) after the automatic insertion process. In the pre-game process, the main CPU 301 detects a medal from the medal insertion unit 8 and detects an operation of the settlement button 23. When the insertion of medals is detected in the pre-game start process, the main CPU 301 adds betting medals or credits. Further, in the game pre-processing, when the operation of the clearing button 23 is detected, the main CPU 301 pays out the betting medal or credit. Further, the main CPU 301 detects an operation of the start lever 24 (that is, a game start operation) in the pre-game start process.

  When the main CPU 301 detects a game start operation in the pre-game start process, the main CPU 301 proceeds to a set value confirmation process (S104). In the set value confirmation process, the main CPU 301 determines whether the set value is appropriate. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the setting value is within the range of the numerical value “1” to the numerical value “6” in the setting value confirmation process. If the main CPU 301 determines that the setting value is not within the range of the numerical value “1” to the numerical value “6”, the main CPU 301 stores a setting value abnormality command indicating an abnormality in the setting value in the command storage area, and proceeds to setting value error processing. .

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

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

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

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

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

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

  After executing the display determination process, the main CPU 301 executes the state control process (S111). In the state control process, the main CPU 301 shifts the gaming state. Further, the main CPU 301 starts or ends the regulation period in accordance with the transition of the gaming state in the state control process. When the main CPU 301 ends the state control process, the process returns to step S101.

  FIG. 26A is a flowchart of the main CPU 301 process in the AT state. The main CPU 301 executes AT state processing in each game in the AT state. The AT state process is executed, for example, in the above-described lottery execution process.

  When the AT state process is started, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not a blue same color bonus is won in the current game (S401). In the current game, when it is determined that the blue same color bonus is won (S401: YES), the main CPU 301 ends the process in the AT state. On the other hand, when it is determined that the same color bonus was not won in the current game (S401: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not a bonus combination (blue different color bonus, etc.) was won in this game (S402). ).

  If it is determined that the bonus combination is won in this game (S402: YES), the main CPU 301 proceeds to a special state determination process (S403). In the special state determination process, whether or not to shift to the special state is determined by lottery with a probability corresponding to the current AT state (see S13 (a)). After completing the special state determination process, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the special state has been won in this special state determination process (S404).

  If it is determined that the special state has not been won (S404: NO), the main CPU 301 ends the AT state process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special state is won (S404: YES), the main CPU 301 determines the initial value of the extension information used in the subsequent special state by lottery (S405). The initial value of the extension information is stored in the extension information counter. After determining the initial value of the extension information, the main CPU 301 ends the AT state process.

  If it is determined in step S402 described above that the bonus combination is not won in the current game (S402: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the rare role is won in the current game (S406). If it is determined that a rare role is won in this game (S406: YES), the main CPU 301 executes a special AT state determination process (S407).

  In the special AT state determination process, the main CPU 301 determines whether to shift to the special AT state by lottery according to the rare combination won in the current game. When the special AT state is won, the number of games in the special AT state (20 times or 40 times) is determined by lottery. When the special AT state is won, the number of games in the precursor period is determined. After completing the special AT state determination process, the main CPU 301 ends the AT state process.

  In step S406 described above, when it is determined that the rare combination is not won in the current game (S406: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the SB combination is won in the current game (S408). If it is determined that the SB combination is not won in this game (S408: NO), the main CPU 301 ends the process in the AT state. On the other hand, when it is determined that the SB combination is won in this game (S408: YES), the main CPU 301 adds a numerical value “1” to the SB counter (S409). As described above, the SB counter is used when determining the normal AT state of the next cycle. After adding the SB counter, the main CPU 301 ends the process in the AT state.

  FIG. 26B is a diagram for explaining the cycle management process of the main CPU 301. The main CPU 301 executes a cycle management process in each game in the normal AT state (X, Y, Z). The cycle management process is executed, for example, in the state control process described above.

  When the cycle management process is started, the main CPU 301 subtracts the numerical value “1” from the cycle counter (S501). That is, the main CPU 301 subtracts the remaining number of games in the current cycle in the cycle management process. After subtracting the cycle counter, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the cycle counter has been subtracted to a numerical value “0” in the current game (S502). That is, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the current cycle has ended in the current game. When determining that the cycle counter is not the numerical value “0” (S502: NO), the main CPU 301 ends the cycle management process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the cycle counter has been subtracted to a numerical value “0” in this game (S502: YES), the main CPU 301 executes a cycle lottery process (S503). In the periodic lottery process, one of the normal AT state X, the normal AT state Y, and the normal AT state Z is determined by lottery with a probability corresponding to the value of the SB counter (see FIG. 13B). After executing the periodic lottery process, the main CPU 301 clears the SB counter to a numerical value “0” (S504). Further, the main CPU 301 stores the initial value “20” of the remaining number of games in the next cycle in the cycle counter (S505). After storing the initial value in the cycle counter, the main CPU 301 shifts the gaming state to the normal AT state determined in the current cycle lottery process (S506), and ends the cycle management process.

  FIG. 27A is a flowchart of the special CPU processing in the special state. The main CPU 301 executes special state processing in each game in the special state. The special state process is executed, for example, in the lottery execution process described above. When the processing in the special state is started, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the blue same color bonus is won in the current game (S601). In this game, when it is determined that the blue same color bonus is won (S601: YES), the main CPU 301 ends the special state process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the same color bonus was not won in this game (S601: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not a rare role was won in this game (S602).

  If it is determined that the rare role is won in this game (S602: YES), the main CPU 301 proceeds to the addition effect determination process (S603). In the addition effect determination process, whether or not to execute the addition effect is determined by lottery. After completing the addition effect determination process, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the addition effect is won in the current addition effect determination process (S604). If it is determined that the addition effect has not been won (S604: NO), the main CPU 301 ends the special state process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the addition effect is won (S604: YES), the main CPU 301 executes an addition value storage process (S605). In the added value storage process, various processes including the added value determination process and the continuous lottery process described above are executed (see FIG. 27B described later). After executing the addition value storing process, the main CPU 301 ends the special state process.

  If it is determined in step S602 described above that the rare role is not won in the current game (S602: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the BAR-matched replay is won in the current game (S606). . If it is determined that the BAR match replay is won in this game (S606: YES), the main CPU 301 adds the extension information counter to the AT counter (S607). That is, only the extension information is added to the remaining number of games in the AT state. After adding the AT counter, the main CPU 301 ends the special state process.

  In step S606 described above, when it is determined that the BAR matching replay is not won in the current game (S606: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the bonus combination is won in the current game (S608). . When it is determined that the bonus combination is not won in this game (S608: NO), the main CPU 301 ends the special state process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the bonus combination is won in the current game (S608: YES), the main CPU 301 adds the extension information counter to the AT counter as in the above-described step S607 (S609). Thereafter, the main CPU 301 clears the extension information (S610) and ends the special state process.

  FIG. 27B is a flowchart of the addition value storage process of the main CPU 301. As described above, the added value storage process is executed in step S605 of the special state process. When the addition value storage process is started, the main CPU 301 determines a continuation rate (0%, 50%, 80%) by lottery (S701). The addition value determination process described above is repeatedly executed at the continuation rate determined in step S701 (see FIG. 18C). After determining the continuation rate, the sub CPU 412 executes an addition value determination process (S702). In the addition value determination process, one of a plurality of addition values (numerical values “20”, “50”, “100”) is determined by lottery (see FIG. 18B). The main CPU 301 stores the addition value determined in the addition value determination process in the storage area m (see FIG. 18D) (S703).

  After executing the addition value determination process, the main CPU 301 executes the continuous lottery process (S704). In the continuous lottery process, the main CPU 301 draws the success or failure of the continuation at the continuation rate determined in S701 described above. Thereafter, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the continuous lottery process has been won (S705), and if the main CPU 301 determines that the continuous lottery process has been won (S705: YES), the main CPU 301 determines that the above-described step S702 has been performed. Migrate to In the above configuration, steps S702 to S704 are repeatedly executed. That is, the addition value is repeatedly determined.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the continuous lottery process that the winning is not continued (S705: NO), the main CPU 301 stores the sum of the added values stored in the storage area m in the storage area M (S706). In the above configuration, the sum of the addition values added to the extension information in the current addition effect is stored in the storage area M. After storing the sum of the added values in the storage area M, the main CPU 301 ends the added value storing process.

<Each process executed by the sub CPU>
FIG. 28 is a flowchart of sub activation processing of the sub CPU 412. The sub CPU 412 executes a sub activation process when a reset signal is input from the reset circuit. The reset circuit outputs a reset signal when the power supply voltage supplied to the sub-control board 400 exceeds a predetermined threshold. For example, when the supply of the power supply voltage to the sub control board 400 is started, the sub activation process is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the first embodiment described above, when the bonus combination is won in the normal state, whether or not to shift to the chance state is determined by lottery. In the second embodiment, when a bonus combination is won in the normal state, it is determined by lottery whether to shift to the AT state and whether to shift to the special state, in addition to whether to shift to the chance state. Is done.

  In the second embodiment, when the bonus combination is won in the normal state and the transition to the chance state is determined, the transition to the chance state is made after the bonus operation state ends, as in the first embodiment. When the bonus combination is won in the normal state and the transition to the AT state is determined, the state shifts to the AT state (start preparation state X) after the bonus operation state ends. Further, when the bonus combination is won in the normal state and the transition to the special state is determined, the state shifts to the special state (start preparation state Y) after the bonus operation state ends. When the transition from the normal state to the special state is determined, the state shifts to the AT state after the special state ends. In the above case, the initial value “100” is stored in the AT counter (the remaining number of games in the AT state) at the time of transition to the special state, and the AT counter may be added in the special state (similar to the first embodiment). ).

  In the second embodiment, whether the transition to the chance state, the transition to the AT state, or the transition to the special state is made after the bonus operation state ends is notified in the judgment effect of the bonus operation state. The As in the first embodiment, the bonus operating state of the second embodiment ends with eight games.

  FIG. 29A to FIG. 29D are simulation diagrams of screens displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the judgment effect (bonus operation state) in the second embodiment. As shown in FIGS. 29 (a) to 29 (d), the number of games played until the judge effect ends is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. In addition, as shown in FIG. 29A to FIG. 29D, each icon image (GX to GZ) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the judgment effect. Each icon image includes an icon image GX corresponding to the chance state, an icon image GY corresponding to the AT state, and an icon image GZ corresponding to the special state. It should be noted that the icon image may not be displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 29A to FIG. 29D, the notification image GH is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the judgment effect. As will be described in detail below, the display mode of the notification image GH changes stepwise. Whether or not the chance state, the AT state, or the special state is won is notified according to the final display mode of the notification image GH. In addition, the liquid crystal display device 30 is provided with a region R, and the region R is displayed in colors (white, blue, green, red) corresponding to the display mode of the notification image GH.

  FIG. 29A is a specific example in the case where the notification image GH is displayed in the first stage display mode. Immediately after the judgment effect is started, the notification image GH is displayed in the first display mode. The notification image GH in the first display mode displays a character string “1st stage”, for example, as shown in FIG. When the notification image GH is displayed in the first display mode, the region R is displayed in white.

  If the bonus combination is won in the lottery and the chance state, the AT state, and the special state are not won, the stage of the display mode of the notification image GH displayed in the judgment effect does not proceed. That is, when the display effect of the notification image GH has never changed and the judgment effect has ended, it is notified that the chance state, the AT state, and the special state are not won.

  FIG. 29B is a specific example in the case where the notification image GH is displayed in the second stage display mode. In the specific example of FIG. 29B, it is assumed that the display mode of the notification image GH progresses from the first stage to the second stage in the third game of the judge effect. The notification image GH in the second display mode displays a character string “2nd stage”, for example, as shown in FIG. When the notification image GH is displayed in the second stage display mode, the region R is displayed in blue. Further, when the notification image GH is displayed in the second stage display mode, for example, a character string “GET” is displayed on the icon image GX corresponding to the chance state.

  If the bonus combination is won and the chance state, the AT state, or the special state is won, the display mode of the notification image GH can proceed to the second stage in the judgment effect. Therefore, when the display mode of the notification image GH proceeds to the second stage, the player is notified that the chance state, the AT state, or the special state has been won. In addition, when the chance state is won, the display mode of the notification image GH proceeds to the second stage, and does not proceed to the stage after the second stage. In the above configuration, when the notification image GH finally proceeds to the second stage (at the time when the judge effect ends), the player is notified that the chance state is won.

  FIG. 29C is a specific example when the notification image GH is displayed in the third stage display mode. In the specific example of FIG. 29C, it is assumed that the display mode of the notification image GH has progressed to the third stage in the sixth game of the judge effect. The notification image GH in the third display mode displays a character string “3rd stage”, for example, as shown in FIG. When the notification image GH is displayed in the third stage display mode, the region R is displayed in green. Further, when the notification image GH is displayed in the third stage display mode, for example, a character string “GET” is displayed on the icon image GY corresponding to the AT state.

  If the bonus combination is won and the AT state or the special state is won, the display mode of the notification image GH can proceed to the third stage in the judgment effect. Therefore, when the display mode of the notification image GH proceeds to the third stage, the player is notified that the AT state or the special state is won. When the AT state is won, the display mode of the notification image GH proceeds to the third stage, and then does not proceed to the fourth stage after the third stage. In the above configuration, when the notification image GH finally progresses to the third stage, the player is notified that the AT state is won.

  FIG. 29D is a specific example in the case where the notification image GH is displayed in the fourth display mode. In the specific example of FIG. 29D, it is assumed that the display mode of the notification image GH has progressed to the fourth stage in the last (eighth) game of the judge effect. For example, as shown in FIG. 29C, the notification image GH in the display mode of the fourth stage displays a character string “4rd stage”. When the notification image GH is displayed in the fourth display mode, the region R is displayed in red. When the notification image GH is displayed in the fourth display mode, for example, a character string “GET” is displayed on the icon image GZ corresponding to the special state.

  If the bonus combination is won and the special state is won, the display mode of the notification image GH can be advanced to the fourth stage in the judgment effect. Therefore, when the display mode of the notification image GH proceeds to the fourth stage, the player is notified that the special state has been won. In the above configuration, when the notification image GH finally progresses to the fourth stage, the player is notified that the special state is won.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, the notification image GH (notification information) can be displayed in the judgment effect (specific period), and the right to shift to the chance state (first privilege) and the right to shift to the AT state. In the configuration in which (second privilege) can be granted, when the right to shift to the chance state is granted, the display mode of the notification image GH can be changed to the second stage (specific stage) and the state is shifted to the AT state. When the right is granted, the display mode of the notification image GH can be changed from the second stage to the third stage that has progressed. According to the above configuration, there is an effect that the notification image GH can be focused even in a period after the display mode of the notification image GH progresses to the second stage and the chance state winning is notified. .

<Third Embodiment>
FIG. 30 is a diagram for explaining the special state of the third embodiment. In the above-described first embodiment, in a special state, when a specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed as a result of a game, a configuration is adopted in which the number of remaining games in the AT state is extended according to the current value of one extension information. . The third embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the number of remaining games in the AT state is extended according to the current values of a plurality (two types) of extension information.

  In addition, the special state of the first embodiment is finished with a predetermined number of games (10 times), but the special state of the third embodiment is finished when a predetermined winning combination is won. No is decided by lottery. Specifically, when the batting order bell is won in the special state, whether or not to end the special state is determined by the end lottery. For example, when the batting order bell is won in the special state, the special state is completed with a probability of about 90%, and the special state is continued with a probability of about 10%.

  Note that the probability (continuation rate) that the special state continues when the batting order bell is won can be changed as appropriate. Further, the probability that the special state continues when the batting order bell is won may be variable in each special state. For example, when shifting to a special state, a configuration in which one of the continuation rates “10%”, “20%”, and “50%” is determined by lottery can be considered. In the above configuration, when the batting order bell is won in the special state where the continuation rate is determined to be “10%”, the special state continues with a probability of 10% and ends with a probability of 90%. Further, in the special state where the continuation rate is determined to be “20%”, when the hitting bell is won, the special state continues with a probability of 20% and ends with a probability of 80%. Similarly, in the special state where the continuation rate is determined to be “50%”, when the hitting bell is won, the special state continues with a probability of 50% and ends with a probability of 50%. It is good also as a structure which can alert | report (or suggest) the continuation rate in this special state.

  In the first embodiment, when the BAR replay symbol combination (specific symbol combination) is stopped and displayed on the active line, the remaining number of games in the AT state is added. However, in the third embodiment, the special state ends. If this is the case, the remaining number of games in the AT state is added. That is, in the third embodiment, when the symbol combination (specific symbol combination) of the correct bell is stopped and displayed, the remaining number of games in the AT state is added.

  In the first embodiment, the number of extra games is given according to one type of extension information. On the other hand, in the third embodiment, the number of extra games is given according to multiple types (two types) of extension information. Specifically, the extension information of the third embodiment includes first extension information and second extension information. The first extension information and the second extension information are stored in the main RAM 303, for example. When the special state ends, the main CPU 301 adds the product of the first extension information and the second extension information and adds the product to the AT counter as the number of games.

  When shifting to the special state, the initial value of the first extension information and the initial value of the second extension information are determined by lottery. Specifically, as the initial value of the first extension information, the numerical value “5” or the numerical value “10” is determined by lottery. In addition, as the initial value of the second extension information, any one of the numerical value “20”, the numerical value “30”, and the numerical value “50” is determined by lottery. However, the initial value of one of the first extension information and the second extension information may be determined by lottery, and the other initial value may be constant.

  When the rare combination is won in the special state, the first addition value is determined and added to the first extension information. The first addition value is determined by lottery, for example. Specifically, when the rare combination is won, the first addition value from the numerical value “0” to the numerical value “3” is determined by lottery. When replay (including batting order replay) is won in the special state, the second added value is added to the second extension information. The second addition value is determined by lottery, for example. Specifically, when the replay is won, the second additional value from the numerical value “0” to the numerical value “10” is determined by lottery.

  FIG. 30A is a flowchart for explaining a specific example of the special state according to the third embodiment. FIG. 30A shows an AT counter, first extension information, and second extension information at each time point. In the specific example of FIG. 30A, it is assumed that the AT counter at the start of the special state is a numerical value “X” (X is a positive integer). In the third embodiment, as in the first embodiment, subtraction of the AT counter stops in a special state.

  In the specific example of FIG. 30A, it is assumed that the initial value of the first extension information is a numerical value “5”. In the specific example of FIG. 30A, it is assumed that a rare combination is won at time t1 and a numerical value “1” is determined as the first addition value. In the above case, as shown in FIG. 30A, the first extension information increases from the numerical value “5” to the numerical value “6”.

  In the specific example of FIG. 30A, it is assumed that at the time t2, the batting order bell combination is won and the special state is won. In the third embodiment, even when the specific symbol combination (the correct bell symbol combination) is stopped and displayed, if the special state continues, the additional number of games is not given. However, in the third embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment, even when the special state continues, when the specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the number of added games may be given.

  In the specific example of FIG. 30A, it is assumed that the initial value of the second extension information is a numerical value “20”. In the specific example of FIG. 30A, it is assumed that the replay is won at time t3 and the numerical value “10” is determined as the second addition value. In the above case, as shown in FIG. 30A, the second extension information increases from the numerical value “20” to the numerical value “30”.

  In the specific example of FIG. 30 (a), it is assumed that at the time t4, the batting order bell combination is won and the discontinuation of the special state is determined. As described above, the product of the first extension information and the second extension information at the end of the special state is added as the number of games added. As shown in FIG. 30A, at the time t4 (end point of the special state), the first extension information is a numerical value “6”, and the second extension information is a numerical value “30”. In the above case, the main CPU 301 calculates the product “180” (6 × 30 = 180) of the first extension information and the second extension information, and adds it to the AT counter.

  In the above third embodiment, the number of extra games in the AT state is determined according to a plurality of pieces of extension information. Therefore, for example, compared to a configuration in which the number of extra games is determined by only one type of extension information, the fun of the method for determining the number of extra games is improved. Further, in the third embodiment, each of the plurality of pieces of extension information is increased by different triggers (rare role winning, replay winning). In the above configuration, for example, the effect of improving the fun of the method of determining the number of extra games is particularly remarkable as compared with a configuration in which each piece of extension information increases at the same opportunity.

  FIG. 30B is a simulation diagram of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the special state of the third embodiment. As shown in FIG. 30B, the notification image GH1 and the notification image GH2 are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the special state of the third embodiment. The notification image GH1 displays the current value of the first extension information. Accordingly, the number of the notification image GH1 increases with the increase in the first extension information. The notification image GH2 displays the current value of the second extension information. Accordingly, the number of the notification image GH2 increases with the increase in the second extension information.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 30B, the liquid crystal display device 30 displays a message indicating that the special state may end when the batting order bell is won, and the second extension information when the replay is won. Displays a message to increase. In addition, when the rare combination is won, a message that the first extension information is increased may be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30.

  In the third embodiment, as in the first embodiment described above, when the batting order replay is won in the special state, an instruction effect that instructs the correct pressing order of the RT3 transition replay (replay in which the RT3 state is maintained) is executed. The However, in the third embodiment, the correct pressing order of the RT3 transition replay is common to the middle first stop when the batting order replay Y2 is won and when the batting order replay Y3 is won.

  When the batting order bell is won in a special state, an instruction effect for instructing the correct answer push order of the correct bell is executed. As described above, in the first embodiment, the stop operation order is instructed by the instruction effect X (1-9) in the game in which the batting order replay is won, and the game is stopped in the instruction effect Y (7-9) in the game in which the batting order bell is won. The order of operation was indicated. That is, in the special state of the first embodiment, different instruction effects are executed when the replay is stopped and displayed and when the correct answer bell is stopped and displayed.

  On the other hand, in the special state of the third embodiment, a common instruction effect (hereinafter referred to as “instruction effect Z”) is executed when the replay is stopped and displayed when the correct bell is displayed. The specific example of FIG. 30B assumes a screen of the liquid crystal display device 30 in the instruction effect Z. As shown in FIG. 30B, the instruction image GS is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the instruction effect Z. The instruction image GS has, for example, a substantially circular outer edge and a white color. In addition, the number “1” is displayed in the instruction image GS.

  The instruction image GS is displayed at a position corresponding to the stop operation order instructed by the current instruction effect Z. FIG. 30B shows an instruction effect Z instructing the first left stop. In the instruction effect Z described above, the instruction image GS is displayed at a position corresponding to the left stop button 25L (lower left side in front view from the center of the screen). In the instruction effect Z for instructing the middle first stop, the instruction image GS is displayed at the position corresponding to the middle stop button 25C (lower center of the screen), and in the instruction effect Z for instructing the right first stop, The instruction image GS is displayed at a position corresponding to the stop button 25R (lower right side of the screen).

  According to the above configuration, since the common instruction effect Z is executed when the batting order replay is won and when the batting order bell is won, whether the batting order replay is won or whether the batting order bell is won in this game. It cannot be identified until each reel 12 is actually stopped. That is, it cannot be identified whether the second extension information is extended or the special state may end in the current game until each reel 12 is actually stopped. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a pleasure of performing the stop operation while predicting whether the second extension information is extended or the special state is ended.

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

(1) In each of the above-described forms, when a bonus combination is won in the current special state and then the next special state is entered, extension information for the next special state is determined again by lottery (FIG. 19 ( d)). However, the extension information at the time when the bonus combination is won in this special state may be set as the initial value of the extension information in the next special state. For example, it is assumed that the initial value of the extension information in this special state is a numerical value “100”. In addition, it is assumed that the extension information is added up to the numerical value “120” in the special state, and then the bonus combination is won. In the above case, the extension information “120” at the time when the bonus combination is won in this special state is determined as the initial value of the extension information in the next special state.

(2) In the first embodiment described above, the initial value of the numerical value displayed on the notification image GH in the judgment effect (see FIG. 17) is determined by lottery from the numerical value “0” to the numerical value “50”. In the above-described judgment effect, when the special state is won, the numerical value “100” or more may be determined as the initial value of the numerical value displayed on the notification image GH. As described above, when the notification image GH reaches the number “100”, the transition to the special state is notified. Therefore, in other words, when the notification image GH displays the number “100” immediately after the start of the judge effect, it is also said that the transition to the special state is notified immediately after the start of the judge effect.

  However, when the numerical value “100” is determined as the initial value of the extension information, if the initial value of the number of the notification image GH is determined to be “100”, the number of the notification image GH is once in the judgment effect. Is not added. In the above case, the interest of the judge effect is reduced. In view of the above circumstances, when the numerical value “200” or the numerical value “300” is determined as the initial value of the extension information, a configuration in which the initial value of the number of the notification image GH is determined to be “100” is preferable. .

  In the second embodiment, in the judgment effect shown in FIG. 26, the notification image GH is displayed from the first display mode. Instead of the above configuration, the notification image GH may be displayed from a display mode other than the first stage in the judgment effect. For example, when the special state is won, the initial display mode of the notification image GH is selected from any one of the first to fourth display modes, and when the AT state is selected, the notification image GH The initial display mode is selected from any of the display modes from the first stage to the third stage, and when the chance state is won, the initial display mode of the notification image GH is the display mode of the first stage or A configuration selected from the second-stage display mode is conceivable.

(3) In each of the above-described forms, “in the configuration of“ determining the rendering mode of the current specific period from a plurality of types of rendering modes according to the result of the lottery (internal lottery) in the previous specific period (cycle) ”” As an example of the “effect mode”, the display mode of the periodic level image GB is adopted. However, the “production mode” determined according to the result of the lottery in the previous specific period is not limited to the above example. For example, it is good also as a structure by which the background music (BGM) of this specific period is determined from several types according to the result of the lottery in the last specific period. In the above configuration, the background music of a specific period may be changed in each cycle, and the image of the liquid crystal display device 30 may be common in each cycle. Moreover, it is good also as a structure by which the light emission mode of each lamp | ramp in this specific period is determined from multiple types according to the result of the lottery in the last specific period.

(4) In each of the above forms, “ease of winning in a special state” is adopted as the “advantage” determined according to the result of the lottery in the previous specific period. However, the “advantage” is not limited to the above example. For example, “ease of winning in the special AT state” may be adopted as the “advantage” determined according to the result of the lottery in the previous specific period. As a specific example of the above configuration, a configuration is conceivable in which the winning probability of the special AT state in the current cycle is determined according to the number of SB wins in the previous cycle.

(5) In each of the above embodiments, a configuration is adopted in which the AT state is terminated when the AT counter is subtracted from the initial value “100” to the numerical value “0”. However, even if an AT set counter is provided and the AT counter is subtracted to a numerical value “0”, if the AT set counter is a numerical value “1” or more, the AT set counter is subtracted by a numerical value “1”, and the AT counter The initial value “100” may be stored again in the AT state, and the AT state may continue. In the above configuration, the game in the AT state is repeated 100 times until the remaining number of sets reaches 0 (AT set counter = 0).

  In the above configuration, in each game in the AT state, whether or not to add the AT set counter is determined by lottery by adding the number of sets according to the winning area, for example. In the above configuration, “a set of AT states” may be adopted as the “specific period” of the present invention. For example, when the AT set counter is added by adding the number of sets of the current set and the lottery is performed, a configuration in which the advantage of the next set is improved can be considered. Further, when the AT set counter is added in the lottery by adding the number of sets of the current set, a configuration is possible in which the effect mode of the next set can be changed. It should be noted that another game period may be adopted as the “specific period”.

(6) In each of the above-described forms, the cycle level image GB is displayed in the first effect mode (Lv1) in the normal AT state X, and the cycle level image GB is displayed in the second effect mode (Lv2) in the normal AT state Y. In the normal AT state Z, the cycle level image GB is displayed in the third effect mode (Lv3). That is, in each of the above-described forms, there is a one-to-one correspondence between the advantage of each period and the production mode. However, even if the advantage of each period is common, the configuration may be such that the production mode of each period can change. For example, in the first embodiment, when the current cycle is the normal AT state X, the first performance mode is determined with a probability of about 90%, the second performance mode is determined with a probability of about 5%, The production mode may be determined with a probability of about 5%. In the above configuration, even when the current cycle is the normal AT state X, the second effect mode or the third effect mode can be determined.

(7) In each of the above-described embodiments, when the current specific period (cycle) ends, the next specific period is immediately started. However, there is another configuration between the current specific period and the next specific period. A period may intervene. For example, assume a configuration in which one set is 100 times, and one or more sets of AT states are continued. In the above configuration, every time one set of AT states ends, whether to continue to the next set is determined by the set continuous lottery. Further, the advantage of the current set (for example, the ease of winning the special state) is determined according to the result of the lottery (for example, the number of SB wins) in the previous set. In the above configuration, when the current set (specific period) is completed, it may be configured to shift to a continuous notification period in which an effect for notifying the result of the set continuous lottery is executed. When the continuation is won, after the continuation notification period ends, the next set is entered. On the other hand, in the case of non-winning for continuation, after the continuation notification period ends, the state transitions to the normal state. Note that the number of games in a period (for example, a continuous notification period) interposed between the current specific period and the next specific period may be unchanged or variable.

(8) In each above-mentioned form, the total number of times (cumulative value) that SB was elected in the current specific period was counted by the SB counter, and the advantage and the production mode of the next specific period were determined. However, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the advantage and the production mode of the next specific period are determined depending on whether or not SB is won in the current specific period. Moreover, it is good also as a structure by which the advantage and effect aspect of the next specific period are determined according to the frequency | count that the winning area other than SB was won in this specific period.

(9) In each above-mentioned form, according to the result of the internal lottery process (the lottery of the winning area), the advantage and the production mode of the specific period are determined. Moreover, in the modification mentioned above, the advantage and production mode of a specific period were determined according to the result of the lot addition with the number of sets. However, it is good also as a structure by which the advantage and production aspect of a specific period are determined according to results other than the above lottery. For example, it is determined by lottery whether or not points are awarded in each game of the current specific period, and the advantage and direction of the next specific period are determined according to the total value of points given in the current specific period. It is good also as a structure determined.

(10) In each of the above-described forms, the “right to shift to a special state” is adopted as the “privilege” given according to the degree of advantage, but another “privilege” may be adopted. For example, the right to shift to the special AT state may be given according to the degree of advantage. Moreover, it is good also as a structure by which the number of extra games is given according to an advantage. As the above configuration, for example, a configuration is considered in which, as the number of wins in the SB in the previous specific period increases, it is easier to add the number of games played in the current specific period.

(11) In each of the above-described embodiments, the configuration shifts to the normal AT state via the start preparation state X. However, the configuration may shift directly from the chance state or the normal state to the normal AT state. In the above configuration, when the transition is made from the chance state or the normal state to the AT state, the first cycle is immediately started. However, in the above configuration, the RT state immediately after the AT state is started is the RT0 state or the RT1 state (low probability RT state). In view of the above circumstances, a configuration in which the remaining number of games in the AT state is not subtracted from the start of the AT state to the transition to the RT2 state (highly accurate RT state) is preferable.

  As described above, since it is possible to enter the RT2 state when the RT2 transition replay is won, the number of games required until the RT2 transition replay is won after the start of the first cycle is random. In the above modification, it is possible to advance to the second and subsequent cycles before the subtraction of the remaining number of games in the AT state is started. Therefore, even if the first cycle is in a relatively unfavorable normal AT state (for example, the normal AT state X), it is a relatively advantageous normal before the subtraction of the remaining number of games in the AT state is started. The gameability that it is possible to shift to the AT state is realized.

(12) In the first embodiment described above, the number of extra games is determined according to one type of extension information, and in the second embodiment, the number of extra games is determined according to two types of extension information. However, the number of extra games may be determined according to three or more types of extension information. Further, a plurality of types of special states (first special state, second special state) may be provided, and the number of extra games may be given by different extension information according to the special state. For example, a configuration is possible in which both the special state of the first embodiment (one type of extension information) and the special state of the second embodiment (two types of extension information) are provided as special states.

  In addition, as a configuration in which a plurality of types of special states are provided, both a special state in which the number of extra games is determined according to the extension information and a special state in which the number of extra games are determined regardless of the extension information may be provided. For example, a first special state and a second special state are provided. In the first special state, when a specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the number of extra games is given according to the current value of the extension information. On the other hand, in the second special state, an extra lottery is executed in each game, and the number of extra games is given according to the result of the extra lottery.

(13) In each of the above embodiments, a configuration in which extension information is displayed is employed (see FIGS. 20 and 30). However, the extension information may not be displayed. With the above configuration, the player cannot grasp the number of extra games until the number of extra games according to the extension information is actually given (until the specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed). Therefore, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of predicting the number of added games.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, a configuration in which extension information is directly displayed (extension information itself) is employed. However, a configuration in which the current value of the extension information is suggested may be adopted instead of the configuration in which the current value of the extension information is directly displayed. For example, the structure which provides the 1st alerting | reporting image (for example, blue) and the 2nd alerting | reporting image (for example, red) from which a color mutually differs as an alerting | reporting image can be considered. In the special state, one of the first notification image and the second notification image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. The first notification image and the second notification image described above do not display the current value of the extension information. In addition, the second notification image is more easily displayed when the extension information is greater than or equal to the specific threshold than when the extension information is less than a specific threshold (for example, a numerical value “200”). According to the above configuration, when the second notification image is displayed, it is suggested that the extension information is greater than or equal to a specific threshold value.

(14) In the special state of the third embodiment described above, a configuration in which the first addition value is added by lottery may be adopted, and the ease with which the first addition value is added may be changed in the special state. For example, in a special state, a configuration that shifts to either the high-accuracy mode or the normal mode is conceivable. With the above configuration, the first added value is easily added in the high-accuracy mode as compared to the normal mode. Transition from the normal mode to the high-accuracy mode occurs at a predetermined timing. For example, the transition from the normal mode to the high-accuracy mode may be made when a rare combination is won, or may be made with a predetermined number of games. Further, in the configuration in which the second addition value is determined by lottery, the ease with which the second addition value is determined may be changed in a special state.

(15) The configuration of the above-described third embodiment can be changed as appropriate. For example, when the batting order bell is won and the special state continues, the first extension information or the second extension information may be added. In addition, the special state may always be continued in the game in which the hitting order bell is won from the start of the special state to the end of a predetermined number of games (for example, four times). With the above configuration, it is ensured that the special state continues for a predetermined number of times, and the disadvantage that the special state becomes extremely short is suppressed. In addition, if the batting order bell is won and the special state continues, the game in which the batting order bell is won must be played until the game of the predetermined number of times (for example, 4 times) is completed from the game won by the batting order bell. A configuration in which the special state continues may be adopted.

(16) In each of the above forms, the method for determining the initial value of the display counter in the judgment effect and the numerical value (hereinafter referred to as “increase value”) added to the display counter in each game can be changed as appropriate.

  FIG. 31 is a diagram for explaining a determination method in a modified example of the initial value and the increase value of the display counter. In the modification of FIG. 31, the initial value and the increase value of the display counter are determined using the increase scenario data (X, Y). As shown in FIG. 31, the increase scenario data includes increase scenario data X and increase scenario data Y. The sub CPU 412 determines one of the increase scenario data X and the increase scenario data Y according to whether the special state is appropriate or not when the judgment effect is started. Specifically, when the special state is not won, any of the increased scenario data X is determined, and when the special state is won, any of the increased scenario data Y is determined.

  When the judgment effect is started and the special state is won, one of the increased scenario data Y (ac) is determined according to the initial value of the special state extension information. In the modification of FIG. 31, as in the first embodiment, the numerical value “100”, the numerical value “200”, or the numerical value “300” is determined as the initial value of the extension information. The increase scenario data Y includes increase scenario data Ya, increase scenario data Yb, and increase scenario data Yc. When the numerical value “100” is determined as the initial value of the extension information, the sub CPU 412 determines any of the increased scenario data Ya (1, 2, 3, 4, 5,...). Further, when the numerical value “200” is determined as the initial value of the extension information, the sub CPU 412 determines any of the increased scenario data Yb (1, 2,...), And the numerical value “300” is determined as the initial value of the extended information. If it is determined, any of the increased scenario data Yc (1...) Is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 31, the increase scenario data includes a plurality (8 pieces) of data D (1 to 8). Data D1 is an initial value of the display counter in the current judge effect. The data D2 is an increase value in the second game of the current judge effect. Similarly, each of the data D3 to data D8 is an increase value in each game of the third to eighth times of the current judge performance. In the above modification, the numerical value of the data D1 is displayed on the notification image GH in the first game of the judge effect. Further, in each game from the second to the eighth of the presentation effect, each of the data D2 to data D8 is added to the number of the notification image GH.

  In the above configuration, the total value of each data D (1-8) of the increase scenario data is a numerical value that is finally displayed on the notification image GH in the judgment effect. For example, the total value of each data D of the increase scenario data X1 shown in FIG. 31 is a numerical value “80” (10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 = 80). The total value of each data D of the increase scenario data X2 is a numerical value “95” (10 + 15 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 20 + 10 + 10 = 95). As described above, the increase scenario data X is determined when the special state is not won. In addition, in the judgment effect when the special state is not won, the number of the notification image GH is not added to the numerical value “100” or more. Therefore, the sum of the data D of the increased scenario data X is smaller than the numerical value “100”.

  The sum of the data D of the increased scenario data Y determined when the special state is won is equal to the initial value of the extension information in the special state. Specifically, the total value of each data D of the increase scenario data Ya is a numerical value “100”, the total value of each data D of the increase scenario data Yb is a numerical value “200”, and each data of the increase scenario data Yc The total value of D is the numerical value “300”.

  In the modification of FIG. 31, a plurality of types of increase scenario data Ya (1, 2, 3, 4, 5,...) Are provided. When the numerical value “100” is determined as the initial value of the extension information, the sub CPU 412 determines one from a plurality of types of increase scenario data Ya. FIG. 31 shows increase scenario data Ya1, increase scenario data Ya2, increase scenario data Ya3, increase scenario data Ya4, and increase scenario data Ya5 as specific examples of increase scenario data Ya. Each of the increase scenario data Ya has the total value of each data D equal to the numerical value “100”. However, each increase scenario data Ya is different in each data D.

  In the modification of FIG. 31, a plurality of types of increase scenario data Yb (1, 2,...) Are provided. When the numerical value “200” is determined as the initial value of the extension information, the sub CPU 412 determines any one from a plurality of types of increase scenario data Yb. FIG. 31 shows increase scenario data Yb1 and increase scenario data Yb2 as specific examples of increase scenario data Yb. Each of the increase scenario data Yb is equal to the total value of each data D with the numerical value “200”. However, each of the increased scenario data Yb is different in each data D.

  In the modification of FIG. 31, a plurality of types of increase scenario data Yc (1...) Are provided. When the numerical value “300” is determined as the initial value of the extension information, the sub CPU 412 determines one of the plurality of types of increase scenario data Yc. FIG. 31 shows increase scenario data Yc1 as a specific example of increase scenario data Yc. Each of the increased scenario data Yc is equal to the total value of each data D with a numerical value “300”. However, each increase scenario data Yc is different in each data D.

  In the modification of FIG. 31, the numerical value of each data D of the increase scenario data is a notification that the special state has been won (display a number “100” or more on the notification image GH) and the extension information in the special state. The initial value notification (displaying the final number on the notification image GH) is set to improve the fun.

  As shown in FIG. 31, the increase scenario data Ya1 has the data D1 having a numerical value “10”. In the increased scenario data Ya1, the number “10” is displayed on the notification image GH in the first game of the judge effect. Further, as shown in FIG. 31, the increase scenario data Ya1 has the data D2 having a numerical value “20”, and the number “30” (10 + 20) is displayed in the notification image GH in the second game of the judge effect. Further, the increase scenario data Ya1 includes the data D3 to the data D7 having a numerical value “10”, and the numbers “40”, “50”, “60”, “70”, “80” in the third to seventh games of the judge performance. "Is displayed on the notification image GH. Further, as shown in FIG. 31, the increase scenario data Ya1 has the data D8 having a numerical value “20”, and the number “100” is displayed in the notification image GH in the eighth game of the judge effect.

  As shown in FIG. 31, the increase scenario data Ya2 has the data D1 having a numerical value “30”. In the increased scenario data Ya2, the number “30” is displayed in the notification image GH in the first game of the judge effect. Further, as illustrated in FIG. 31, the increase scenario data Ya2 is a numerical value “10” in common for the data D2 to the data D8.

  In the increased scenario data Ya2, the number “90” is displayed in the notification image GH when the seventh game of the judge effect ends. In the above case, when the numerical value “10” is added to the number of the notification image GH in the next game (the final game of the judge effect), the number of the notification image GH reaches the numerical value “100” and the special state is won. Is notified. Therefore, the player expects the numerical value “10” to be added to the number of the notification image GH in the next game.

  As described above, the increase scenario data Ya2 has the numerical value “10” in common for the data D2 to the data D8. In the increased scenario data Ya2, the numerical value “10” is commonly added to the number of the notification image GH in each game from the second to the eighth game of the judge effect. In the above case, the player can predict that there is a regularity in which the number of the notification image GH is added by the numerical value “10” in this judge effect. Therefore, in the increased scenario data Ya2, at the time when the seventh game of the judgment effect is finished (number of the notification image GH = 90), the numerical value “10” is set in the next game as in the second to seventh games. Can be added to the number of the notification image GH.

  In the increased scenario data Ya3, as shown in FIG. 31, the data D1 is a numerical value “10”. In the increased scenario data Ya3, the number “10” is displayed in the notification image GH in the first game of the judge effect. Further, as shown in FIG. 31, in the increased scenario data Ya3, the data D2 to the data D7 are the numerical value “5” and the data D8 is the numerical value “60”.

  In the increase scenario data Ya3 described above, the number “40” is displayed in the notification image GH at the time when the seventh game of the judge effect ends. In the above case, when the numerical value “60” is added to the number of the notification image GH in the next game, the number of the notification image GH reaches the numerical value “100” to notify that the special state has been won.

  In the increased scenario data Ya3, as described above, the data D2 to the data D7 have a numerical value “5”. In the above increase scenario data Ya3, the numerical value “5” is added to the number of the notification image GH in each game from the second time to the seventh time of the judge effect. That is, in the second to seventh games of the judge effect, a numerical value of “60” or more is never added to the numerical value of the notification image GH. Therefore, the player expects that the numerical value of “60” or more will not be added to the number of the notification image GH in the eighth game of the judge effect as well as the second to seventh game of the judge effect. .

  However, the data D8 of the increase scenario data Ya3 is the numerical value “60” as described above. Therefore, the number of the notification image GH reaches the numerical value “100” in the final game of the judge effect. In the above increase scenario data Ya3, the number of the notification image GH reaches the numerical value “100” contrary to the player's expectation, so that the interest of notification that the special state is won is improved (the unexpectedness of notification is improved). To do).

  In the increased scenario data Ya4, as shown in FIG. 31, the data D1 is a numerical value “10”. In the increase scenario data Ya4 described above, the number “10” is displayed in the notification image GH in the first game of the judge effect. Further, as shown in FIG. 31, in the increased scenario data Ya4, the data D2 has a numerical value “35” and the data D3 has a numerical value “30”. Further, in the increased scenario data Ya4, the data D4 to the data D8 have a numerical value “5”.

  In the increase scenario data Ya4 described above, the number “75” is displayed in the notification image GH at the time when the third game of the judge effect ends. In the increase scenario data Ya1, the number “40” is displayed in the notification image GH at the time when the third game of the judge effect is finished, and at the time when the third game of the judge effect is finished in the increase scenario data Ya2. The number “50” is displayed on the notification image GH, and in the increase scenario data Ya3, the number “20” is displayed on the notification image GH when the third game of the judge effect is completed. That is, in the increased scenario data Ya4, at least when the third game of the judge effect is completed, the additional scenario data Ya (1, 2, 3) when the numerical value “100” is determined as the initial value of the extension information. ), The number of the notification image GH is larger.

  With the above increase scenario data Ya4, it is possible to improve the expectation that the number of the notification image GH may eventually reach the numerical value “200” in the current judge performance. However, in the increase scenario data Ya4, since the initial value of the extension information actually determined is the numerical value “100”, the number of the notification image GH is finally added to the numerical value “100”, and up to the numerical value “200”. Not added. In addition, when the numerical value “200” is determined as the initial value of the extension information, and when the increase scenario data Yb1 shown in FIG. 31 is determined, the judgment effect is generated as in the case where the increase scenario data Ya4 is determined. When the third game is completed, the number of the notification image GH is added up to the numerical value “75”. When the increase scenario data Yb1 is determined, the number of the notification image GH is added to the numerical value “200” as expected by the player described above.

  When the judgment effect is started, the initial value is displayed in the notification image GH in the first game, and then added in each game from the second to the eighth game, and the final value is reached when the eighth game is finished. Is displayed. Hereinafter, the number of the notification image GH when added in the second game, the number of the notification image GH when added in the third game, and the time when added in the fourth game The number of the notification image GH, the number of the notification image GH when added in the fifth game, the number of the notification image GH when added in the sixth game, and the seventh time The numbers of the notification image GH at the time of addition in the game are collectively referred to as “intermediate value”. The halfway value is also referred to as a number displayed on the way from the initial value to the final value among the numbers displayed in the notification image GH.

  In the modification of FIG. 31, an intermediate value (hereinafter referred to as “special intermediate value”) that is displayed in the judgment effect using the increased scenario data Y and not displayed in the judge effect using the increased scenario data X is provided. As described above, the increased scenario data Y is determined when the special state is won, and the increased scenario data X is determined when the special state is not won. In the above configuration, when a special intermediate value is displayed in the notification image GH, it is suggested (substantially notification) that the special state has been won.

  A specific example in which the above special intermediate value is displayed in the notification image GH will be described using the increased scenario data Ya5 shown in FIG. In the increased scenario data Ya5, the data D1 is a numerical value “10”, and the numerical value “10” is displayed in the notification image GH in the first game of the judge effect. Further, the increase scenario data Ya5 includes the data D2 having a numerical value “15”, the data D3 having a numerical value “10”, the data D4 having a numerical value “15”, the data D5 having a numerical value “10”, and the data D6. Is the numerical value “15”. Accordingly, the intermediate values of the numbers “25”, “35”, “50”, “60”, and “75” are displayed in the order of the second to sixth games of the judge effect. These intermediate values are not special intermediate values.

  As shown in FIG. 31, the increase scenario data Ya5 has the data D7 having a numerical value “2”. In the increase scenario data Ya5 described above, the notification image GH displays the number “77” when the seventh game of the judge effect ends. The number “77” is a special intermediate value. In the increased scenario data Ya5, the player can be informed that the special state has been won in the seventh game of the judge effect.

  In the above modification, the number “77” is employed as the special intermediate value, but other than the number “77” may be employed as the special intermediate value. A plurality of special intermediate values may be provided. Further, a special intermediate value that is displayed only when the number “200” is determined as the initial value of the extension information in the special state may be provided. Furthermore, a special intermediate value that is displayed only when the number “300” is determined as the initial value of the extension information in the special state may be provided. In addition, special mid-values will be displayed when special status is won and when it is not won, and special mid-value will be displayed when special status is won, compared to non-win status in special status It may be easy to be done. In the above configuration, when the special midpoint value is displayed, it is possible to improve the player's expectation that the special state may have been won. In the above modification, an increase value (for example, a numerical value “7”) that is added only in the increase scenario data Y may be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 31, the increase scenario data Yb2 has the data D1 having a numerical value “10”. In the increased scenario data Yb2, the number “10” is displayed on the notification image GH in the first game of the judge effect. Further, as shown in FIG. 31, in the increased scenario data Yb2, the data D2 to the data D7 are commonly the numerical value “10”, and the data D8 is the numerical value “130”.

  In the increased scenario data Yb2, the number “70” is displayed on the notification image GH when the seventh game of the judge effect ends. In the above case, when the numerical value “30” is added to the number of the notification image GH in the next game, the number of the notification image GH reaches the numerical value “100” and it is notified that the special state is won. However, in the increase scenario data Yb2, the data D2 to the data D7 have the numerical value “10” as described above. That is, until the seventh game of the judge effect, the numerical value of “30” or more is never added to the numerical value of the notification image GH. Therefore, the player expects that the numerical value of “30” or more will not be added to the numerical value of the notification image GH even in the eighth game of the judge effect.

  The data D8 of the increased scenario data Yb2 is the numerical value “130” as described above. Therefore, the number of the notification image GH reaches the numerical value “200” in the final game of the judge effect. In the above increase scenario data Yb2, contrary to the player's expectation, the number of the notification image GH reaches the numerical value “200”, so that the special state is won and the numerical value “200” is determined as the extension information. The fun of the notification is improved.

  Note that the above-described increase scenario data Ya3 and increase scenario data Ya4 preferably have a configuration that is less likely to be determined than other increase scenario data Ya (for example, increase scenario data Ya1). Further, the above-described increase scenario data Yb2 is preferably configured such that it is less likely to be determined than other increase scenario data Yb (for example, increase scenario data Yb1).

(17) In the judgment effect of the first embodiment described above, an increase value is determined by lottery in each game. In the above configuration, the probability that each increase value is determined in each game can be changed as appropriate. For example, in the case of a judge effect in the case of winning in a special state, a configuration in which a large increase value can be easily determined as compared to a judge effect in the case of not winning in a special state can be considered. Further, in the judgment effect when the numerical value “200” is determined as the initial value of the extension information, a large increase value is determined as compared with the judge effect when the numerical value “100” is determined as the initial value of the extension information. In the judgment effect when the numerical value “300” is determined as the initial value of the extension information and the configuration that is easily performed, the judgment effect when the numerical value “100” or the numerical value “200” is determined as the initial value of the extension information In comparison, a configuration in which a large increase value is easily determined can be considered. Further, an increase value determined only when a special state is won may be provided.

(18) In the second embodiment described above, when a bonus combination is won, whether or not to shift to the chance state, the AT state or the special state is determined by lottery. I was informed of whether or not. However, the lottery may be executed in the judgment effect. For example, whether or not a lottery to determine whether to shift to the chance state, the AT state, or the special state may be executed in each game of the judge effect according to the winning area. Further, the lottery described above may be executed both in the case where the bonus combination is won and in each game in the chance state thereafter.

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

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

  The gaming machine of the present invention displays a variety of symbols in a variably displayed manner, and a variable display means (each reel 12) for stopping and displaying a symbol combination as a result of the game, a normal gaming state and a special gaming state (special state). ) And a specific gaming state (AT state) that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state, and a game that can end the special gaming state when a predetermined termination condition is satisfied in the special gaming state State control means (state control processing), extension information determination means (S405) for determining extension information for extending the period in which a game can be played in a specific game state in the special game state, and predetermined in the special game state If the condition (winning of BAR-matched replay) is established, an increase means for increasing the extension information (S706) and a special symbol set as a result of the game in the special game state If the game is stopped and displayed, it includes an extension execution means (S607) that can extend the period during which the game can be played in the specific game state according to the current value of the extension information. Even if the specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the special game state can be continued until the end condition is satisfied.

  According to the above configuration, when the specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed as a result of the game, the period during which the game can be played in the specific game state is extended according to the current value of the extension information. Also, the extension information may increase. Therefore, since the current value of the extension information changes according to the time when the specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed, for example, it is possible to improve the fun of the special gaming state as compared with the above-described conventional technology.

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

Claims (1)

Fluctuating display means for displaying a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner, and stopping and displaying symbol combinations as a result of the game;
A transition is made to each gaming state including a normal gaming state, a special gaming state, and a specific gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state, and the special gaming state is determined when a predetermined end condition is satisfied in the special gaming state. A game state control means which can be terminated;
In the special gaming state, extension information determining means for determining extension information for extending a period in which the player can play in the specific gaming state;
Increase means for increasing the extension information when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the special gaming state,
In the special gaming state, when a specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed as a result of the game, it includes an extension execution means capable of extending a period during which the game can be played in the specific gaming state according to a current value of the extension information. ,
The gaming machine, wherein the gaming state control means allows the special gaming state to be continued until the end condition is satisfied even when the specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed as a result of the game.

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