JP2019010385A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing the amusement of a notification performance.SOLUTION: The game machine comprises: game control means (game control process) for causing a game to progress; privilege determination means which, when a specific trigger (winning of a rare combination) is established as the game progresses, can determine whether or not to give a first privilege (lottery token or free gift) and also determine whether or not to give a second privilege (special state); and notification performance execution means (liquid crystal display device) which can execute, after the specific trigger is established, a first notification performance (first acquisition performance) for notification of whether or not the first privilege is given, and then execute a second notification performance (continuous performance) for notification of whether or not the second privilege is given.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

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 can determine whether or not a privilege is given according to the progress of a game is known. In the above gaming machines, the notification effect may be determined depending on whether or not a privilege has been granted. In the above notification effect, whether or not a privilege has been granted is notified.

JP-A-2015-119928

  An object of this invention is to improve the interest of the alerting | reporting effect which alert | reports whether the privilege was provided.

  In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention can determine whether or not to grant the first privilege when a game control means for progressing the game and a specific opportunity is established according to the progress of the game In addition, when a specific opportunity is established, a privilege determination means that can determine whether or not to grant the second privilege, and whether or not the first privilege is granted after the specific opportunity is established. The first notification effect is executed, and thereafter, the second notification effect is executed to notify whether or not the second privilege is granted.

  According to the above configuration, when the specific opportunity is established, it is possible to determine whether or not to grant the first privilege, and when the specific opportunity is established, it is possible to determine whether or not to grant the second privilege. is there. That is, it is possible to determine both whether to grant the first privilege and whether to grant the second privilege at one opportunity. Moreover, according to the structure of this invention, after a specific opportunity is materialized, the 1st alerting | reporting effect for alert | reporting whether the 1st privilege is provided is performed, and a 2nd privilege is provided after that. A second notification effect for notifying whether or not can be executed. According to the above configuration, for example, a privilege may be granted in comparison with a configuration in which whether or not the first privilege is granted and whether or not the second privilege is given at a time is reported. Expectation can be maintained for a long time.

  According to the present invention, the interestingness of the notification effect 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 figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating each lottery in AT 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 conceptual diagram of a winning number determination table. It is a conceptual diagram of a character determination table. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example of a 1st acquisition effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the other specific example of a 1st acquisition effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the screen displayed in AT state. It is a figure for demonstrating the screen displayed in a continuation chance state. It is a conceptual diagram of a number of persons scenario determination table. It is a flowchart of the game control process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of a sub activation process of the sub CPU.

<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). However, the main control board 300 is configured not to receive commands from the sub control board 400. 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) 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.

  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.

  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. 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.

  The RT1 transition symbol includes a special losing eye. 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.

  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 a normal state, an AT state, a special AT state, a continuation chance state, a special state, and a start 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 special AT state, the special state, the continuation chance 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”.

  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.

  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. In addition, when a bonus combination is won in the start preparation state, the start preparation state is entered after the bonus operation state ends. However, when the bonus combination is won in the AT state, the special AT state, or the continuation chance state, the state shifts to the start preparation state after the bonus operation state ends. In the bonus operating state, when the number of games since the right to shift to the AT state has reached a predetermined number of times (1500), even if the bonus combination is won in the AT state, the bonus After the 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.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state. The gaming state transitions at a specific opportunity.

  In each game in the normal state, AT state determination processing is executed, and whether or not to shift to the AT state is determined by lottery. For example, whether or not to shift to the AT state is determined in the AT state determination process with a probability corresponding to the winning area. When the transition to the AT state is determined in the normal state, the state shifts to the start preparation state ((A) in FIG. 10). When the transition to the AT state is determined, the main CPU 301 stores an initial value “50” in the AT counter indicating the remaining number of games in the AT state. The AT counter is stored in the main RAM 303, for example.

  In the start preparation state, 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, 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 replay. Is stopped on the active line, and the RT state shifts to the RT3 state. In the start preparation state, the AT counter is not subtracted.

  Further, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display instruction information for instructing the correct answering order of the correct bells in the start preparation state. 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, the correct answer push order of the correct bells 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 to the AT state ((B) of FIG. 10). In addition, when it transfers to RT2 state in the start preparation state (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, the main CPU 301 instructs the instruction information for instructing the correct answer order of the correct bells, 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 information is displayed on the instruction display 16. In addition, in the AT state, when the BAR uniform replay or the BAR offplay replay is won, an instruction effect for instructing the correct answer pressing order of the RT3 transition replay is executed on the liquid crystal display device 30. The AT state ends with a predetermined number of games. 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. When the AT counter is decremented to a numerical value “0”, there may be a transition to the continuation chance state. The continuation chance state is a gaming state in which it is determined whether or not to shift to the next AT state.

  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.

  In the AT state, when any one of cherry, watermelon, strong chance, and weak chance (hereinafter referred to as “rare role”) is won, the main CPU 301 executes a prize determination process, a lottery ticket determination process, and a special state determination process. To do. In the prize determination process, whether or not to give a prize is determined by lottery. In the lottery ticket determination process, whether or not to give a lottery ticket is determined by lottery, and in the special state determination process, it is determined by lottery whether to shift to the special state. Whether or not a prize is given and whether or not a lottery ticket is given are notified by a first acquisition effect (see FIG. 19 described later). Further, whether or not to shift to the special state is notified by a continuous effect after the sign state is ended.

  When the prize is given in the AT state, the opening chance effect (see FIG. 21D described later) is executed in the subsequent continuation chance state. In other words, the prize is also referred to as the right to execute the opening chance effect. In the opening chance production, the number of extra games is always given. Specifically, the prize includes a prize A, a prize B, and a prize C. When the prize B is used in the opening chance effect, it is easy to give a large number of extra games compared to the case where the prize A is used. Further, when the prize C is used in the opening chance effect, it is easy to give a large number of extra games compared to the case where the prize B is used. When the lottery ticket is given in the AT state, the second acquisition effect (see FIGS. 21A to 21C described later) is executed in the subsequent continuation chance state. That is, the lottery ticket is also paraphrased as a right to execute the second acquisition effect. In the second acquisition effect, whether or not to give a prize is determined by lottery.

  The prizes and lottery tickets given in the AT state are held until the AT state ends (the AT counter is subtracted to the numerical value “0”) and the state shifts to the continuous chance state. Specifically, each time a prize is given, a prize counter is added. Each time a lottery ticket is awarded, a lottery ticket counter is added. The prize counter and the lottery ticket counter are provided in the main RAM 303, for example.

  When a rare combination is won in the AT state, a special AT state determination process is executed in addition to the above-described processes (premium determination process and the like). In the special AT state determination process, whether to shift to the special AT state is determined by lottery. The special AT state has a higher probability of winning a lottery ticket in each game than the AT state. In the special AT state, the prize winning probability may be higher than the AT state or may be substantially the same probability.

  When the rare combination is won in the AT state, the first acquisition effect is executed. In the first acquisition effect, it is notified whether or not a prize is given and whether or not a lottery ticket is given. The first acquisition effect ends, for example, in one game. However, the first acquisition effect may be executed over a plurality of games. Further, when a rare combination is won in the AT state, it may be determined by lottery whether or not the first acquisition effect is executed with a probability according to the winning area (rare combination).

  As shown in FIG. 10, after the first acquisition effect is executed, there may be a transition to the precursor state ((C) of FIG. 10). The precursor state is provided to indicate the degree of expectation to shift to the special state. Moreover, the precursor state is executed over a plurality of games. Specifically, the precursor state is executed over three games. However, the sign state may be configured to be executed over four or more games. Moreover, it is good also as a structure by which the number of games of a precursor state is determined by lottery. As will be described in detail later, in the precursor state, the liquid crystal display device 30 is displayed in a special display mode in which the player can recognize that the state has shifted to the precursor state.

  The main CPU 301 determines the transition to the precursor state when the rare combination is won and when the special state is won in the special state determination process. On the other hand, if the rare combination is won and the special state determination process does not win the special state, the precursor state determination process is executed. In the precursor state determination process, whether to shift to the precursor state is determined by lottery. That is, when the special state is not won, there are a case where the state shifts to the precursor state and a case where the state does not shift to the precursor state. When the special AT state is won, the transition to the precursor state is determined in the same manner as when the special state is won.

  As shown in FIG. 10, when the precursor state is finished, a continuous effect is executed ((D) in FIG. 10). In the continuous performance, it is notified whether or not the special state is won and whether or not the special AT state is won. The continuous performance is executed over three games, for example. Also, in the final game of the continuous performance, a special state winning notification, a special AT state winning notification, or a notification that neither special state nor special AT state has been won. In addition, when both the special state and the special AT state are won, the special state winning notification is executed in a continuous production, and then the special AT state winning notification is executed after the special state ends, and the special AT state is executed. Migrate to

  In the above embodiment, when a specific opportunity is established (rare role is elected), it is possible to determine whether or not to grant the first privilege (prize, lottery ticket), and when a specific opportunity is established, It is possible to determine whether or not to grant two benefits (right to shift to a special state or special AT state) and to notify whether or not the first privilege is granted after a specific opportunity is established It is possible to execute 1 notification effect (first acquisition effect) and then execute a second notification effect (continuous effect) for notifying whether or not the second privilege is granted. According to the present embodiment described above, the time when the success / failure is notified differs according to the type of privilege. Therefore, for example, the expectation that any privilege may be won can be maintained for a long period of time, as compared with a configuration in which the success / failure of each privilege is notified at a time.

  When the winning notification of the special state is made in the continuous performance, the state is then shifted to the special state ((E) of FIG. 10). 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 are indicated. It is displayed on the display 16. Further, in the special state, when the BAR uniform replay or the BAR off-play replay is won, the liquid crystal display device 30 notifies the stop operation mode in which the BAR replay is stopped and displayed on the active line. When the BAR uniform replay or the BAR offplay is selected, the instruction display 16 does not give an instruction for the stop operation mode. However, when the BAR uniform replay or the BAR offplay is selected in a special state, the stop operation mode may be instructed by the instruction display 16. In the special state, the subtraction of the AT counter stops.

  In each game in the special state, the winning probability of the prize and the lottery ticket is higher than in each game in the AT state. Specifically, in a special state, when a BAR-matched replay or a BAR off-replay is won, one or both of a prize and a lottery ticket are awarded. In the special state, more prizes and lottery tickets are more likely to be awarded when the BAR-matched replay is won than when the BAR off-play replay is won. Furthermore, in the special state, the number of extra games added to the AT counter is more easily given as a privilege than in the AT state. In the present embodiment, one or more lottery tickets or prizes are given in the special state. Therefore, the right to shift to the special state is a privilege more advantageous to the player than the lottery ticket. The special state is ended when the total number of winning times for BAR-matched replays and winning times for BAR off-replays reaches a predetermined number (for example, 5 times). When the special state ends, the state returns to the AT state ((F) in FIG. 10).

  When the winning notification of the special AT state is made in the continuous performance, the state then shifts to the special AT state ((G) in FIG. 10). In the special AT 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 are displayed. It is displayed on the instruction display 16. As described above, in each game in the special AT state, it is easier to give a lottery ticket than in each game in the AT state. The special AT state ends with, for example, a predetermined number of games (for example, 10 times). When the special AT state ends, the state returns to the AT state ((H) in FIG. 10). In the special AT state, the subtraction of the AT counter stops.

  When the AT counter indicating the number of remaining games in the AT state is decremented to a numerical value “0”, thereafter, the normal state (FIG. 10 (I)) and the continuous chance state (FIG. 10) are entered. (J)). Specifically, when the current AT state ends, when the lottery ticket is not held and the prize is not held, the state is shifted to the normal state. On the other hand, when the current AT state is completed and one or both of the prizes of the lottery ticket are held, the continuation chance state is entered.

  When the lottery ticket is held in the continuation chance state (lottery counter> 0), the second acquisition effect is executed. The main CPU 301 subtracts the value “1” from the lottery ticket counter each time the second acquisition effect is executed. The continuation chance state is continued until the lottery counter is subtracted from the numerical value “0”. In the above configuration, the second acquisition effect is repeatedly executed as many times as the number of lottery ticket counters (the total number of lottery tickets given in the immediately preceding AT state) at the time of transition to the continuous chance state.

  As described above, in the second acquisition effect, whether or not to give a prize is determined by lottery. When a prize is acquired in the second acquisition effect, the opening chance effect is executed in the next game ((K) in FIG. 10). As described above, in the opening chance effect, the number of extra games is given. One opening chance effect is completed in one game, for example. As described above, the number of extra games given in the opening chance effect is determined by lottery. The number of extra games given in the opening chance effect is added to the AT counter.

  If the opening chance effect is executed and there is a lottery ticket remaining, the second acquisition effect is executed again ((L) in FIG. 10). In addition, when a prize cannot be acquired in the second acquisition effect and there is a lottery ticket remaining, the second acquisition effect is executed again. As described above, the second acquisition effect is repeatedly executed until there is no lottery ticket (lottery ticket counter = 0).

  When the remaining lottery ticket value is “0” in the continuous chance state, and the prize is acquired in the AT state immediately before the transition to the continuous chance state, the opening chance effect based on the prize is displayed. Executed. Specifically, when the lottery ticket counter is subtracted to a numerical value “0” and the prize counter is a numerical value “1” or more, the opening chance effect is executed regardless of the lottery. The main CPU 301 subtracts the numerical value “1” from the prize counter every time the opening chance effect is executed (every game), and repeatedly executes the opening chance effect until the prize counter reaches the numerical value “0”. In the above configuration, for example, when five prizes are acquired in the immediately preceding AT state and there are no lottery tickets in the continuous chance state, the opening chance effects are continuously executed over five games.

  The continuation chance state ends when both the lottery ticket counter and the prize counter are subtracted to the numerical value “0”. When the continuation chance state ends, if the AT counter is larger than the numerical value “0”, the state shifts to the next AT state ((M) in FIG. 10). The initial value of the AT counter in the next AT state is the total number of extra games acquired in the continuous chance state. For example, when a prize has been acquired in the previous AT state, the number of extra games is given in the continuous chance state, so that the state transitions to the AT state after the continuous chance state ends. Even if the prize is not acquired in the previous AT state, when the prize is acquired by the second acquisition effect in the continuous chance state, the state shifts to the AT state after the continuous chance state ends.

  On the other hand, when the continuation chance state ends and the AT counter is a numerical value “0”, the state shifts to the normal state ((N) in FIG. 10). As the above case, it is assumed that a prize cannot be acquired in the AT state (first acquisition effect) and a prize cannot be acquired in the continuous chance state (second acquisition effect).

  FIG. 11A is a conceptual diagram of a prize determination table. The prize determination table defines the probability that a prize will be given in the prize determination process. The main CPU 301 determines whether to give the prize A, give the prize B, give the prize C, or not give the prize with the probability specified in the prize determination table. As shown in FIG. 11A, the probability of giving a prize is defined for each winning area. Specifically, the probability that a prize (any one of A to C) is awarded when winning a strong chance is higher than the probability that a prize is awarded when any other rare role is won. In addition, the probability of giving a prize when winning a watermelon is lower than the probability of giving a prize when any of the other rare roles is won.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, when a strong chance is won, the winning probability of the prize A, the winning probability of the prize B, and the winning probability of the prize C are approximately equal to about 30%. Similarly, when the weak chance is won, the winning probability of the prize A, the winning probability of the prize B, and the winning probability of the prize C are approximately equal to about 10%. In addition, when the cherry is won, the winning probability of the prize A, the winning probability of the prize B, and the winning probability of the prize C are approximately 10%, and when the watermelon is won, the winning probability of the prize A and the prize B are won. The probability and the winning probability of the prize C are approximately equal to about 5%. In the above configuration, the winning probability of the prize A when the rare combination is won, the winning probability of the prize B when the rare combination is won, and the winning probability of the prize B when the rare combination is won are substantially equal. However, the winning probabilities of the prize A, the prize B, and the prize C when the rare combination is won may be made different.

  As described above, when a prize is given in the AT state, a prize counter is added. Specifically, the prize counter includes a prize counter CA, a prize counter CB, and a prize counter CC. When the prize A is given out of the prizes, the main CPU 301 adds a prize counter CA. The main CPU 301 adds a prize counter CB when a prize B is given out of the prize, and adds a prize counter CC when a prize C is given out of the prize. In the above configuration, the total number of prizes A given in the current AT state is stored in the prize counter CA, the total number of prizes B is stored in the prize counter CB, and the total number of prizes C is stored in the prize counter CC. Is done.

  FIG.11 (b) is a conceptual diagram of a lottery ticket determination table. The lottery ticket determination table defines the probability that a lottery ticket will be given in the lottery ticket determination process. The main CPU 301 determines whether or not to give a lottery ticket with a probability defined in the lottery ticket determination table. As shown in FIG. 11B, the probability that a lottery ticket will be given is defined for each winning area. Specifically, the probability that a lottery ticket is awarded when winning a strong chance is higher than the probability that a lottery ticket is awarded when any other rare role is won. In addition, the probability that a lottery ticket is awarded when a watermelon is won is lower than the probability that a lottery ticket is awarded when any of the other rare roles wins. Furthermore, the probability that a lottery ticket will be awarded when winning a weak chance is lower than the probability that a lottery ticket will be awarded when a strong chance is won, and the probability that a lottery ticket will be awarded when winning a cherry Is lower than the probability that a lottery ticket is awarded when a weak chance is won.

  FIG. 11 (c-1) and FIG. 11 (c-2) are conceptual diagrams of the special state determination tables (A, B). The special state determination table defines the probability of winning the special state in the special state determination process. The main CPU 301 determines whether or not to win the special state with the probability specified in the special state determination table. As shown in FIG. 11 (c-1) and FIG. 11 (c-2), the probability of winning the special state is defined for each winning area.

  The special state determination table includes a special state determination table A and a special state determination table B. The main CPU 301 of the present embodiment executes the lottery ticket determination process described above prior to the special state determination process. When the lottery ticket is won in the lottery ticket determination process, the main CPU 301 executes the special state determination process with a probability defined in the special state determination table A. On the other hand, when the lottery ticket is not won in the lottery ticket determination process, the main CPU 301 executes the special state determination process with a probability defined in the special state determination table B. In the above configuration, the probability of winning the special state changes according to the result of the lottery ticket determination process. Therefore, the fun of the game is improved as compared with the configuration in which the probability of winning the special state does not change.

  The special state determination table A and the special state determination table B are configured to make it easier to win the special state when the lottery ticket is won, compared to the case where the lottery ticket is not won. According to the above structure, it becomes easy to give both a lottery ticket and a special state at once. That is, a relatively large profit is easily given to the player at a time. Therefore, the effect of improving the fun of the game is particularly remarkable.

  However, compared to the case where the lottery ticket is not won, in the configuration where it is easy to win the special state when winning the lottery ticket, if the winning area where it is difficult to win the lottery ticket is won, the lottery ticket will not be granted Moreover, it is easy to be unwinned in a special state. Even if any winning area is won in this game, it is assumed that the special state is more likely to be won when a lottery ticket is won than when a lottery ticket is not won. In the above configuration, for example, when the winning area (watermelon in this embodiment) having the lowest winning probability of the lottery ticket is won, it is assumed that the probability that both the lottery ticket and the special state are not won is excessively high. Is done.

  In consideration of the above circumstances, in this embodiment, when the watermelon is won, it is easier to win the special state even when the lottery ticket is not given, as compared to the case where another rare combination is won. Specifically, the probability that the lottery ticket is won is higher in the order of strong chance, weak chance, cherry, and watermelon. When the lottery ticket is not won (when the special state determination table B is used), the probability of winning the special state is higher in the order of strong chance eyes, watermelon, weak chance eyes, and cherry. That is, when the lottery ticket is not won, the probability that the special state is won is higher when the watermelon is won than when the weak chance or the cherry is won. In the above configuration, for example, when the lottery ticket is not won, the above-described inconvenience is suppressed as compared with the configuration in which the probability of winning in the special state is higher in the order of strong chance, weak chance, cherry, and watermelon.

  FIG. 11D is a conceptual diagram of the precursor state determination table. The precursor state determination table defines the probability of transition to the precursor state. In the present embodiment, the special state determination process is executed prior to the precursor state lottery process. When the special state is won, the main CPU 301 determines the transition to the precursor state regardless of the lottery. On the other hand, when the special state is non-winning, the main CPU 301 determines by lottery whether or not to shift to the precursor state with the probability specified in the precursor state determination table.

  As shown in FIG. 11D, when the special state is not won, the probability of shifting to the precursor state is defined for each winning area. In the present embodiment, as the winning area has a higher probability of winning the special state, the transition to the precursor state is more easily determined by the precursor state determination process. Specifically, in the precursor state determination process when the strong chance is won, the transition to the precursor state is determined with a probability of 100%. In addition, in the precursor state determination process when the watermelon is won, the transition to the precursor state is easily determined as compared to the precursor state determination process when the weak chance or cherry is won.

  FIG. 11E is a conceptual diagram of the special AT state determination table. The special AT state determination table defines the probability of shifting to the special AT state. The main CPU 301 determines by lottery whether or not to shift to the special AT state with the probability specified in the special AT state determination table. As shown in FIG. 11E, the probability of winning the special AT state is substantially the same (10%) in each winning area. However, the probability of winning the special AT state may be different in each winning area.

  FIG. 12 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. 12A) and an instruction determination table B (FIG. 12B). 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). Also, as shown in FIG. 12, each instruction determination table is configured to include each instruction number for each winning area.

  As shown in FIG. 12A, 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. 12B, 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. 12B, 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. 12B, when the batting order replay X3 is won in each game in the instruction period, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number “03”. When the instruction number “03” is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display the number “3” (hereinafter referred to as “instruction information“ 3 ””) as instruction information. As described above, the correct pressing order of the RT2 transition replay when the batting order replay X3 is won is “middle left and right”. 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. 12B, when the batting order replay X4 is won in each game in the instruction period, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number “04”. When the instruction number “04” is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display the number “4” (hereinafter referred to as “instruction information“ 4 ””) as instruction information. As described above, the correct answer pressing order of the RT2 transition replay when the batting order replay X4 is won is “middle right left”. 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. 12B, when the batting order replay X5 is won in each game in the instruction period, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number “05”. When the instruction number “05” is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display a number “5” (hereinafter referred to as “instruction information“ 5 ””) as instruction information. As described above, the correct 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. 12B, when the batting order replay X6 is won in each game in the instruction period, 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. 12 (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. 12 (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. 12 (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. 12C 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. 12C illustrates an instruction display 16 that displays the instruction information “1”.

  As shown in FIG. 12 (c), the segment indicator D is configured to include a regulation period indicator 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. 13 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. 13, 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 this game, the main CPU 301 transmits a command “B99” to the sub CPU 412 as shown in FIG. As described above, the instruction number “99” is determined in each game in the normal state. Therefore, in the 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. 13, 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. 13, the main CPU 301 determines that the command “B07” 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. 14A 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. 14A, the ratio storage area G1 stores a bonus ratio. 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. 14A, 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. 14A, 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. 14A, the rate storage area g1 stores the latest bonus rate. 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. 14A, 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. 14B-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. 14B-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. 14B-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. 14B-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. 14B-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. 15 is a conceptual diagram of the 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.

  As described above, when a rare role is won in the AT state, a right to shift to a special state, a prize, and a lottery ticket can be given. Further, when the rare combination is won in the AT state, the first acquisition effect is executed. In the first acquisition effect, one of a plurality of types of character images GC (A to C) is displayed (see FIG. 19 described later). The plurality of types of character images GC are determined by the sub CPU 412 according to whether or not a prize is given, whether or not a lottery ticket is given, whether or not a special state is appropriate, and whether or not a sign state is entered.

  In the present embodiment, the character image GC is determined by the character image GC displayed in the first acquisition effect so that the types of prizes that can be given in the first acquisition effect can be grasped. In addition, the character image GC that is displayed in the first acquisition effect determines the character image GC so as to suggest the degree of expectation that the lottery ticket will be given in the first acquisition effect. Furthermore, the character image GC displayed in the first acquisition effect determines the character image GC so as to be able to suggest the degree of expectation that can be subsequently shifted to the special state. The configuration of the above embodiment will be described in detail below.

  FIG. 16 is a conceptual diagram of the winning number determination table. As described above, when a rare combination is won in the AT state, the main CPU 301 executes a prize determination process, a lottery ticket determination process, a special state determination process, and a precursor state determination process. A command capable of identifying the result of each of the above processes (premium, lottery ticket, special state, and predictor state) is transmitted from the main CPU 301 to the sub CPU 412. However, when the special state is won, the precursor state determination process is not executed because the state shifts to the precursor state regardless of the lottery. In the above case, a command that can specify that the transition to the precursor state has been determined in the precursor state determination process is transmitted. The sub CPU 412 identifies the result of each process described above from the command, and determines a winning number (1 to 24) according to the result of each process.

  For example, in the case where the prize A is won in the prize determination process, the lottery ticket is won in the lottery ticket determination process, the special state is won in the special state determination process, and a transition is made to the precursor state, as shown in FIG. 1 "is determined. In addition, if prize A is won, the lottery ticket is won, and the special state is not won, the winning number “2” is determined in the predecessor state and the winning number “3” is determined in the predecessor state. Is done. When the prize A is won, the lottery ticket is not won, the special state is won, and the precursor state is won, the winning number “4” is determined. In addition, when the prize A is won, the lottery ticket is not won, and the special state is not won, the winning number “5” is determined by the winning state and the winning number is “6”. Is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 16, when the prize B is won, the lottery ticket is won, the special state is won, and the precursor state is won, the winning number “7” is determined. In addition, when prize B is won, a lottery ticket is won, and a special state is not won, a winning number “8” is determined by winning in the precursor state, and a winning number “9” is determined by not winning in the precursor state Is done. When the prize B is won, the lottery ticket is not won, the special state is won, and the sign state is won, the winning number “10” is determined. In addition, when the prize B is won, the lottery ticket is not won, and the special state is not won, the winning number “11” is determined by the winning state and the winning number is “12”. Is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 16, when the prize C is won, the lottery ticket is won, the special state is won, and the predecessor state is won, the winning number “13” is determined. In addition, when the prize C is won, the lottery ticket is won, and the special state is not won, the winning number “14” is determined in the predecessor state and the winning number “15” is determined in the predecessor state. Is done. When the prize C is won, the lottery ticket is not won, the special state is won, and the precursor state is won, the winning number “16” is determined. In addition, when the prize C is won, the lottery ticket is not won, and the special state is not won, the winning number “17” is determined by the winning state and the winning number is “18”. Is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 16, when the prize is not won, the lottery ticket is won, the special state is won, and the precursor state is won, the winning number “19” is determined. In addition, when the prize is not won, the lottery ticket is won, and the special state is not won, the winning number “20” is determined in the predecessor state and the winning number “21” is determined in the predecessor state. It is determined. When the prize is not won, the lottery ticket is not won, the special state is won, and the precursor state is won, the winning number “22” is determined. In addition, when the prize is not won, the lottery ticket is not won, and the special state is not won, the winning number “23” is determined by the winning state, and the winning number is “24”. Is determined.

  In FIG. 16, each winning number is determined and each probability P is shown. Each probability P includes the winning probability (see FIG. 5) of each rare role, the probability that each prize is won (see FIG. 11 (a)), the probability that the lottery ticket is won (see FIG. 11 (b)), and a precursor state. Is determined from the probability that the special state is won (see FIG. 11C-1 and FIG. 11C-2) and the probability that the special state is won (see FIG. 11D). For example, the total probability that the winning numbers “1” to “6” are determined (the probability that the prize A is won) is about 10% when the rare role is won (Pa1 + Pa2 + Pa3 + Pa4 + Pa5 + Pa6 = 10%). Further, the total probability that the winning numbers “7” to “12” are determined (probability that the prize B is won) is about 10% when the rare role is won (Pb1 + Pb2 + Pb3 + Pb4 + Pb5 + Pb6 = 10%), and the winning number “ The total probability of “13” to “18” being determined (the probability that prize C is won) is about 10% when the rare role is won (Pc1 + Pc2 + Pc3 + Pc4 + Pc5 + Pc6 = 10%). The total probability that the winning numbers “19” to “24” are determined (probability of not winning all prizes) is about 70% when the rare role is won (Pd1 + Pd2 + Pd3 + Pd4 + Pd5 + Pd6 = 70%).

  FIG. 17A is a conceptual diagram of the character determination table. When determining the winning number, the sub CPU 412 determines one of the character image GCA, the character image GCB, and the character image GCC with a probability corresponding to the winning number.

  As shown in FIG. 17A, when the winning number “6” is determined from the winning number “1”, the character image GCA is determined with a probability of about 100%. As described above, when the prize A is won, one of the winning number “1” to the winning number “6” is determined. In other words, the above-described configuration is that the character image GCA is displayed in the first acquisition effect when the prize A is won. Also, as shown in FIG. 17A, when the winning number “12” is determined from the winning number “7”, the character image GCB is determined with a probability of about 100%. As described above, when the prize B is won, one of the winning number “12” is determined from the winning number “7”. In other words, the character image GCB is displayed in the first acquisition effect when the prize B is won. As shown in FIG. 17A, when the winning number “18” is determined from the winning number “13”, the character image GCC is determined with a probability of about 100%. As described above, when the prize C is won, one of the winning number “18” is determined from the winning number “13”. In other words, the character image GCC is displayed in the first acquisition effect when the prize C is won.

  As described above, in the first acquisition effect, the character image GCA is displayed when the prize A is given, the character image GCB is displayed when the prize B is given, and the character image GCC is given when the prize C is given. Is displayed. According to the above configuration, it is possible to notify the player of the types of prizes that can be given in the first acquisition effect this time, using the character image GC. Therefore, for example, when the character image GCC is displayed, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that a relatively advantageous prize C may be given.

  On the other hand, when no prize is given (if any of the winning numbers “19” to “24” is determined), different character images GC may be displayed even if the winning numbers are the same. For example, when the winning number “19” is determined, the character image GCA is determined with a probability of about 5%, the character image GCB is determined with a probability of about 15%, and the character image GCC is determined with a probability of about 80%. When the winning number “20” is determined, the character image GCA is determined with a probability of about 10%, the character image GCB is determined with a probability of about 30%, and the character image GCC is determined with a probability of about 60%. When the winning number “21” is determined, the character image GCA is determined with a probability of about 30%, the character image GCB is determined with a probability of about 40%, and the character image GCC is determined with a probability of about 30%. When the winning number “22” is determined, the character image GCA is determined with a probability of about 20%, the character image GCB is determined with a probability of about 30%, and the character image GCC is determined with a probability of about 50%. When the winning number “23” is determined, the character image GCA is determined with a probability of about 30%, the character image GCB is determined with a probability of about 40%, and the character image GCC is determined with a probability of about 30%. When the winning number “24” is determined, the character image GCA is determined with a probability of about 80%, the character image GCB is determined with a probability of about 20%, and the character image GCC is determined with a probability of about 0%.

  FIG. 17 (b-1) is a diagram showing the probability that a lottery ticket is given in the first acquisition effect for each character image GC. For example, in all cases where the first acquisition effect is executed, the probability PXA that the character image GCA is displayed and the lottery ticket is given is about 6%.

  Specifically, when the lottery ticket is won, as shown in FIG. 16, the winning numbers “1” “2” “3” “7” “8” “9” “13” “14” “15” “ One of “19”, “20”, and “21” is determined. As shown in FIG. 16, each of the winning numbers “1”, “2”, “3”, “7”, “8”, “9”, “13”, “14”, “15”, “19”, “20”, and “21” is first acquired. The probabilities determined by the effects are probability Pa1, probability Pa2, probability Pa3, probability Pb1, probability Pb2, probability Pb3, probability Pc1, probability Pc2, probability Pc3, probability Pd1, probability Pd2, and probability Pd3. As shown in FIG. 17A, when one of the winning numbers “1”, “2”, and “3” is determined, the character image GCA is determined with a probability of about 100%, and the winning numbers “7” and “8” are determined. When any of “9” “13” “14” “15” is determined, the character image GCA is determined with a probability of about 0%. When the winning number “19” is determined, the probability is about 5%, when the winning number “20” is determined, the probability is about 10%, and when the winning number “21” is determined, the probability is about 30%. A character image GCA is determined. The probability PXA is the sum of the product of the probability that the winning number is determined and the probability that the character image GCA is determined when the corresponding selection number is determined (Pa1 × 100% + Pa2 × 100% + Pa3 × 100). % + Pb1 × 0% + Pb2 × 0% + Pb3 × 0% + Pc1 × 0% + Pc2 × 0% + Pc3 × 0% + Pd1 × 5% + Pd2 × 10% + Pd3 × 30% = PXA = 6%).

  As shown in FIG. 17 (b-1), in all cases where the first acquisition effect is executed, the probability PXB that the character image GCB is displayed and the lottery ticket is given is about 8%. In all cases where the first acquisition effect is executed, the probability PXC that the character image GCC is displayed and the lottery ticket is given is about 10%. That is, in the first acquisition effect, when the character image GCB is displayed, a lottery ticket is more easily given than when the character image GCA is displayed (PXB> PXA). In the first acquisition effect, when the character image GCC is displayed, a lottery ticket is more likely to be given than when the character image GCB is displayed (PXC> PXB).

  As understood from the above description, when each character image GC is displayed, the degree of expectation that the lottery ticket is given is higher in the order of the character image GCC, the character image GCB, and the character image GCA (PXC> PXB> PXA). . According to the above configuration, for example, when the character image GCC is displayed, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that a lottery ticket may be awarded.

  In the above embodiment, the player can be notified of the types of prizes that can be given by the current first acquisition effect by the character image GC, and the degree of expectation that the lottery ticket will be given by the current first acquisition effect Can be notified to the player by the character image GC. Therefore, for example, the player can be attracted to the character image GC as compared with the configuration in which only one of the type of prize and the expected degree of the lottery ticket is notified by the character image GC. Therefore, the fun of the first acquisition effect is improved.

  FIG. 17 (b-2) is a diagram showing the probability of shifting to the special state after the first acquisition effect is executed for each character image GC. For example, the probability PYA that the character image GCA is displayed in the first acquisition effect and shifts to the special state is about 3% of all cases in which the first acquisition effect is executed.

  Specifically, when the special state is won, any one of the winning numbers “1”, “4”, “7”, “10”, “13”, “16”, “19”, and “22” is displayed as shown in FIG. It is determined. As shown in FIG. 16, the probability that each of the winning numbers “1”, “4”, “7”, “10”, “13”, “16”, “19”, and “22” is determined in the first acquisition effect is probability Pa1, probability Pa4, probability Pb1, probability Pb4, probability Pc1, probability Pc4, probability Pd1, and probability Pd4. As shown in FIG. 17A, when any of the winning numbers “1” and “4” is determined, the character image GCA is determined with a probability of about 100%, and the winning numbers “7”, “10”, and “13” are determined. When “16” is determined, the character image GCA is determined with a probability of about 0%. When the winning number “19” is determined, the character image GCA is determined with a probability of about 5%, and when the winning number “22” is determined, the probability is about 20%. The probability PYA is the sum of the product of the probability that the winning number is determined and the probability that the character image GCA is determined when the corresponding selection number is determined (Pa1 × 100% + Pa4 × 100% + Pb1 × 0). % + Pb4 × 0% + Pc1 × 0% + Pc4 × 0% + Pd1 × 5% + Pd4 × 20% = PYA = 3%).

  As shown in FIG. 17 (b-2), in all cases where the first acquisition effect is executed, the probability PYB that the character image GCB is displayed and shift to the special state is about 4%. Further, in all cases where the first acquisition effect is executed, the probability PYC that the character image GCC is displayed and shifts to the special state is about 7%. That is, in the first acquisition effect, when the character image GCB is displayed, it is easier to shift to the special state than when the character image GCA is displayed (PYB> PYA). In the first acquisition effect, when the character image GCC is displayed, it is easier to shift to the special state than when the character image GCB is displayed (PYC> PYB).

  As understood from the above description, the expectation degree of the special state when each character image GC is displayed is higher in the order of the character image GCC, the character image GCB, and the character image GCA (PYC> PYB> PYA). According to the above configuration, for example, when the character image GCC is displayed, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the player may shift to a special state.

  In the above-described embodiment, the player can be notified of the degree of expectation to shift to the special state after the current first acquisition effect by the character image GC, and a lottery ticket is given in the current first acquisition effect. The degree of expectation can be notified to the player by the character image GC. Therefore, for example, the player can be interested in the character image GC as compared with the configuration in which only one of the expectation level of the special state and the expectation level of the lottery ticket is notified by the character image GC. Therefore, the fun of the first acquisition effect is improved.

  FIG. 17 (b-3) is a diagram illustrating the probability of shifting to the precursor state after the first acquisition effect is executed for each character image GC. For example, the probability PZA of executing the first acquisition effect in which the character image GCA is displayed and then shifting to the precursor state is about 10% of all cases in which the first acquisition effect is executed.

  Specifically, when shifting to the precursor state, as shown in FIG. 16 described above, the winning numbers “1” “2” “4” “5” “7” “8” “10” “11” “13” “ One of 14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, and 23 is determined. As shown in FIG. 16, the winning numbers “1” “2” “4” “5” “7” “8” “10” “11” “13” “14” “16” “17” “19” “20” The probabilities that each of “22” and “23” are determined in the first acquisition effect are: probability Pa1, probability Pa2, probability Pa4, probability Pa5, probability Pb1, probability Pb2, probability Pb4, probability Pb5, probability Pc1, probability Pc2, Probability Pc4, probability Pc5, probability Pd1, probability Pd2, probability Pd4, and probability Pd5. As shown in FIG. 17A, when any of the winning numbers “1”, “2”, “4”, and “5” is determined, the character image GCA is determined with a probability of about 100%, and the winning number “7” is determined. When any of “8” “10” “11” “13” “14” “16” “17” is determined, the character image GCA is determined with a probability of about 0%. When the winning number “19” is determined, the probability is about 5%. When the winning number “20” is determined, the probability is about 10%. When the winning number “22” is determined, the probability is about 20%. When the winning number “23” is determined, the character image GCA is determined with a probability of about 30%. The probability PZA is the sum of the product of the probability that the winning number is determined and the probability that the character image GCA is determined when the corresponding selection number is determined (Pa1 × 100 + Pa2 × 100 + Pa4 × 100 + Pa5 × 100 + Pb1 × 0 + Pb2). × 0 + Pb4 × 0 + Pb5 × 0 + Pc1 × 0 + Pc2 × 0 + Pc4 × 0 + Pc5 × 0 + Pc1 × 5 + Pc2 × 10 + Pc4 × 20 + Pc5 × 30 = PZA = 10%).

  As shown in FIG. 17 (b-3), in all cases where the first acquisition effect is executed, the probability PZB that the character image GCB is displayed and shifts to the precursor state is about 14%. Further, in all cases where the first acquisition effect is executed, the probability PZC that the character image GCC is displayed and shifts to the precursor state is about 16%. That is, in the first acquisition effect, when the character image GCB is displayed, it is easier to shift to the precursor state than when the character image GCA is displayed (PZB> PZA). In the first acquisition effect, when the character image GCC is displayed, it is easier to shift to the precursor state than when the character image GCB is displayed (PZC> PZB).

  By the way, the precursor state is provided in order to increase the player's expectation that it may shift to a special state. If a character image GCC having the highest expectation level for shifting to the special state is displayed, a case is assumed in which the special state is not won and the state is not shifted to the precursor state. In the above case, the character image GCC is displayed, and it is understood that the state does not shift to the special state immediately after the expectation for the special state is improved. Therefore, depending on the player, there may be a disadvantage that motivation for the game is reduced.

  In consideration of the above circumstances, in the present embodiment, when each character image GC is displayed, the probability of shifting to the precursor state is higher in the order of the character image GCC, the character image GCB, and the character image GCA (PZC> PZB> PZA). In the above configuration, as the character image GC having a high expectation level for transition to the special state is displayed, the transition to the precursor state is easier thereafter. Therefore, for example, the above-described inconvenience can be suppressed as compared with the configuration in which the probability of shifting to the precursor state does not change according to the character image GC.

  18 (a), 18 (b-1), and 18 (b-2) are diagrams for explaining a specific example of the first acquisition effect. 18 (a), 18 (b-1), and 18 (b-2) show simulated views of the screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 at each point of the first acquisition effect.

  FIG. 18A is a simulation diagram of a screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 immediately after the first acquisition effect is started (immediately after the game is started). FIG. 18A assumes a case where the character image GCA is determined. In the above case, the character image GCA is displayed in the region R immediately after the first acquisition effect is started. Although description using the drawings is omitted, when the character image GCB is determined, the character image GCB (see FIG. 19B described later) is displayed in the region R immediately after the first acquisition effect is started. . When the character image GCC is determined, the character image GCC (see FIG. 19C described later) is displayed in the region R immediately after the first acquisition effect is started.

  FIG. 18B-1 is a schematic diagram of a screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 immediately after the third stop operation is performed in the first acquisition effect. In the first acquisition effect, whether or not a prize is given and whether or not a lottery ticket is given are notified in response to the third stop operation. In the specific example of FIG. 18 (b-1), it is assumed that the prize is not won and the lottery ticket is won. That is, it is assumed that any of the winning number “21” is determined from the winning number “19” (see FIG. 16). In the above case, as shown in FIG. 18 (b-1), an animation in which the lottery ticket image GT is taken out from the box image (an image representing the box) is displayed upon the third stop operation, for example, a message “GET” Is displayed.

  FIG. 18B-2 is a simulation diagram of the screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 immediately after the third stop operation in the first acquisition effect, as in FIG. 18B-1 described above. . However, in the specific example of FIG. 18 (b-1), it is assumed that the prize is not won and the lottery ticket is won, whereas in the specific example of FIG. 18 (b-2), the prize is It is assumed that the winner is not won and the lottery ticket is not won. That is, in the specific example of FIG. 18B-2, it is assumed that one of the winning number “24” is determined from the winning number “22” (see FIG. 16). In the above case, as shown in FIG. 18B-2, the lottery ticket image GT described above is not displayed in response to the third stop operation. Further, for example, a message “sorry” is displayed.

  In the first acquisition effect described above, any one of the character images GC is displayed, and thereafter, whether or not the lottery ticket is won and whether or not the prize is won are notified. As described above, the type of character image GC suggests the degree of expectation that a lottery ticket will be given in the first acquisition effect of this time. Therefore, after the character image GC is displayed at the start of the first acquisition effect, after that (during the third stop operation), it is determined whether or not the lottery ticket is given in the period until the success / failure of the lottery ticket is notified. It can be predicted from the type of the character image GC. Further, the type of the character image GC suggests the type of premium that can be given in the current first acquisition effect. In the above configuration, if the character image GCC is provided at the start of the first acquisition effect, the most advantageous prize C may be given in the period until the prize is notified. Can be improved.

  FIG. 19A is a diagram for explaining another specific example of the first acquisition effect. FIG. 19A is a simulation diagram of the screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 immediately after the third stop operation is performed in the first acquisition effect, as in FIG. 18B-1 described above. However, in FIG. 18B-1 described above, a specific example in which no prize is given is assumed, but in the specific example in FIG. 19A, a case in which a prize is given is assumed. Specifically, it is assumed that a prize A is given and a lottery ticket is not given. That is, FIG. 19A assumes a case where any one of the winning number “6” is determined from the winning number “4” (see FIG. 16).

  As described above, when the prize A is determined, the character image GCA is determined as in the specific example of FIG. 18A described above. In the first acquisition effect when the prize A is determined, as shown in FIG. 19A, an animation in which the prize image GKA is taken out from the box image is displayed in response to the third stop operation, for example, “GET”. A message is displayed. In addition, although illustration is omitted, in the first acquisition effect when both the prize A and the lottery ticket are won (when one of the winning number “1” to the winning number “3” is determined), the prize image An animation in which both the GKA and the lottery ticket image GKT are extracted from the box image is displayed.

  FIG. 19B is a diagram for explaining another specific example of the first acquisition effect. FIG. 19B is a simulation of the screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 immediately after the third stop operation is performed in the first acquisition effect, as in FIGS. 19A and 18B-1 described above. FIG. In the specific example of FIG. 19B, it is assumed that a prize B is given and a lottery ticket is not given. That is, FIG. 19B assumes a case where any of the winning number “12” is determined from the winning number “10”.

  When the prize B is determined, the character image GCB is determined. In the above case, the character image GCB is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 immediately after the first acquisition effect is started. Further, as shown in FIG. 19B, an animation in which the premium image GKB is taken out from the box image is displayed upon the third stop operation, and for example, a message “GET” is displayed. Although illustration is omitted, in the first acquisition effect when both the prize B and the lottery ticket are won (when either the winning number “7” to the winning number “9” is determined), the prize image An animation in which both the GKB and the lottery ticket image GKT are extracted from the box image is displayed.

  FIG. 19C is a diagram for explaining another specific example of the first acquisition effect. FIG. 19C shows the liquid crystal display device 30 immediately after the third stop operation is performed in the first acquisition effect, similarly to FIGS. 19A, 19B, and 18B-1 described above. It is a simulation figure of the screen displayed. In the specific example of FIG. 19 (c), it is assumed that both the prize C and the lottery ticket are given. That is, FIG. 19C assumes a case where any of the winning number “15” is determined from the winning number “13”.

  When the prize C is determined, the character image GCC is determined. In the above case, the character image GCC is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 immediately after the first acquisition effect is started. In the first acquisition effect of FIG. 19C, an animation in which the premium image GKC and the lottery ticket image GT are extracted from the box image is displayed upon the third stop operation, for example, a message “GET” is displayed. The Although illustration is omitted, in the first acquisition effect when the prize C is won and the lottery ticket is not won (when one of the winning numbers “18” is determined from the winning number “16”), the prize image is displayed. An animation in which only GKC is extracted from the box image is displayed.

  As described above, in the first acquisition effect, the prize image GKA is displayed when the prize A is won, the prize image GKB is displayed when the prize B is won, and the prize image GKC is displayed when the prize C is won. Is done. As can be understood from FIGS. 19A, 19B, and 19C, the prize image GKA, the prize image GKB, and the prize image GKC have substantially the same shape and different colors. In the above configuration, the type of the prize given in the current first acquisition effect is grasped from the prize image GK.

  FIG. 20A is a simulation diagram of a screen displayed by the liquid crystal display device 30 in the AT state. As shown in FIG. 20A, the remaining number of games in the current AT state (the number “20” in the example of FIG. 20A) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. That is, in the AT state, the current value of the AT counter is displayed. As described above, when the AT counter is decremented to the numerical value “0”, the continuation chance state is entered. In other words, the number of games until the transition to the next continuation chance state is displayed in the AT state.

  In the AT state, various effects are executed in the region R of the screen of the liquid crystal display device 30. For example, in the game in which the batting order bell is won, an instruction effect for instructing the correct pressing order of the batting order bell is executed in the region R. Similarly, in the game where the batting order replay is won, an instruction effect for instructing the correct pressing order of the batting order replay is executed in the region R. In the AT state, the first acquisition effect is executed in the region R. In the continuous chance state, the second acquisition effect and the opening chance effect are executed in the region R.

  As described above, when a lottery ticket is given in the AT state, the lottery ticket is held until the next continuation chance state. The liquid crystal display device 30 displays the total number of lottery tickets given in the current AT state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20A, a region R1 is provided in the region R, and a lottery ticket image GT is displayed in the region R1. Further, as shown in FIG. 20 (a), in the vicinity of the right side of the lottery ticket image GT in the region R1, a number indicating the total number of lottery tickets given in the current AT state (in the specific example of FIG. 20 (a), a number). “3”) is displayed. As described above, the total number of lottery tickets given in the current AT state is stored in the lottery ticket counter. Therefore, it can be said that the current value of the lottery ticket counter is displayed in the AT state. According to the above configuration, the player can grasp the total number of lottery tickets given in the current AT state.

  In the AT state, the total number of prizes is displayed in addition to the total number of lottery tickets. That is, the total number of prizes A, the total number of prizes B, and the total number of prizes C are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20A, a region R2 is provided in the region R, and a prize image GKX is displayed in the region R2. The prize image GKX has substantially the same shape and color as the prize image GKA (see FIG. 19A), the prize image GKB (see FIG. 19B), and the prize image GKC (see FIG. 19C). Is different. Further, as shown in FIG. 20 (a), a number indicating the total number of prizes assigned in the AT state (number “5” in the specific example of FIG. 20 (a)) is located near the right side of the prize image GKX in the region R2. ) Is displayed. That is, the total value of the prize counter CA, the prize counter CB, and the prize counter CC is displayed (the prize counter CA + the prize counter CB + the prize counter CC = 5). The total number of lottery tickets and the total number of prizes may be displayed in the first acquisition effect.

  In the present embodiment, while the total value of the prize counter CA, the prize counter CB, and the prize counter CC is displayed, the current values of the prize counter CA, the prize counter CB, and the prize counter CC are not displayed separately. In the above configuration, the total number of prizes given in the current AT state can be grasped, but the total number of prizes A, the total number of prizes B, and the total number of prizes C cannot be grasped separately. With the above configuration, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of predicting the type of the prize that is held. For example, in the specific example of FIG. 20A, it is possible to predict and enjoy how many prizes C are most advantageous among the five prizes held.

  As described above, the types of prizes held are kept secret in principle. However, in the present embodiment, the display mode of the screen of the liquid crystal display device 30 may be changed according to the type of the prize that is held. In the above case, it may be possible to grasp the type of the prize that is held. Specifically, the display mode of the screen of the liquid crystal display device 30 changes depending on whether or not all types of prizes A prize B, prize B and prize C are held.

  FIG. 20A shows a specific example in the case where some types of prizes are held. For example, when all five prizes are prizes A, the liquid crystal display device 30 displays a screen having the mode shown in FIG. Further, when two prizes A and three prizes B are held and the prize C is not held, the liquid crystal display device 30 displays a screen having a mode shown in FIG.

  FIG. 20B shows a specific example when all types of prizes are held. As shown in FIG. 20B, when all types of prizes are held in the AT state, the audience image GO is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 30. On the other hand, when some types of prizes are held (in the case of FIG. 20A described above), the audience image GO is not displayed. In the above configuration, when the audience image GO is displayed, the player can grasp that all types of prizes are held. That is, the player can grasp that the most advantageous prize C is held. However, even when the audience image GO is displayed, the number of the prizes A, the number of the prizes B, and the number of the prizes C cannot be grasped separately. Therefore, in the AT state after the audience image GO is displayed, the player can enjoy the expectation that two or more prizes C may be held, for example.

  FIG. 21A to FIG. 21D are simulation diagrams of screens displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 at each point in the continuation chance state. As described above, when the remaining number of games in the AT state is subtracted to the numerical value “0” and the prize or the lottery ticket is held, the state shifts to the continuation chance state.

  As described above, when the continuation chance state is entered and the lottery ticket is held, the second acquisition effect is executed. The second acquisition effect is executed in one game. Further, when the second acquisition effect is started, whether to give a prize A, a prize B, a prize C, or no prize is determined by lottery (similar to the above-described prize determination process). .

  Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines a prize to be given in the second acquisition effect with a probability corresponding to the winning area of the current game. For example, when a rare role is won in a game in which the second acquisition effect is executed, a prize A, a prize B, or a prize C is always given. A configuration in which a prize C or a prize B is more easily determined is more suitable for a rare combination (a strong chance) with a low winning probability. Also, in the prize determination process in the AT state, when a bell role (batting order bell, common bell) is won, no prize is given, but in the game in which the second acquisition effect is executed, the bell role (batting order bell, common bell) is played. When winning, prizes can be awarded. For example, when a bell role is won in a game in which the second acquisition effect is executed, a configuration in which a prize is given with a probability of about 50% can be considered.

  FIG. 21A is a simulation diagram of a screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 immediately after the second acquisition effect is started. The liquid crystal display device 30 displays the screen shown in FIG. 21A until the third stop operation is performed after the second acquisition effect is started. In the second acquisition effect, the remaining number of lottery tickets is displayed. In the specific example shown in FIG. 21A, it is assumed that the remaining number of lottery tickets is three. The remaining number of lottery tickets is decremented by “1” every time the second acquisition effect is started. Moreover, in the area | region R in the screen of the liquid crystal display device 30, the animation which a lottery machine rotates is displayed, for example. Also, in the region R, a message indicating that it is a chance to give a prize when the bell combination is won is displayed.

  FIG. 21B is a simulation diagram of a screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in response to the third stop operation in the second acquisition effect. In the present embodiment, the third stop operation is used as a trigger to notify whether or not a prize has been granted in the current second acquisition effect. In the specific example of FIG. 21 (b), it is assumed that a prize has not been won in this second acquisition effect. In the above case, as shown in FIG. 21 (b), an animation in which a white ball comes out from the lottery machine is displayed, and for example, a message “exclusion” is displayed. As described above, when the prize is not given in the second acquisition effect and the remaining number of lottery tickets is not zero, the second acquisition effect is executed again in the next game.

  FIG. 21C is another specific example of a screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in response to the third stop operation in the second acquisition effect. In the specific example of FIG. 21C, it is assumed that a prize is won in the second acquisition effect this time. In the above case, as shown in FIG. 21B, an animation in which a red ball comes out from the lottery machine is displayed, and a premium image GK (A, B, C) is displayed. For example, a message “GET” is displayed. The Specifically, when the prize A is given in the second acquisition effect, the prize image GKA is displayed. Further, when the prize B is given in the second acquisition effect, the prize image GKB is displayed, and when the prize C is given, the prize image GKC is displayed.

  As will be understood from the above description, when the prize A is given, the prize image GKA is displayed in common for the first acquisition effect (see FIG. 19A) and the second acquisition effect. Further, when the prize B is given, the common prize image GKB is displayed in the first acquisition effect (see FIG. 19B) and the second acquisition effect, and when the prize C is given, the first acquisition is obtained. A common prize image GKC is displayed for the effect (see FIG. 19C) and the second acquisition effect. According to the above configuration, it can be intuitively understood that the same prize as the prize (privilege) given in the first acquisition effect is given in the second acquisition effect. The prize image GK displayed in the first acquisition effect and the prize image GK displayed in the second acquisition effect only need to represent a common object (for example, a box with strings), and the image data needs to be the same. Absent.

  As shown in FIG. 21 (c), when a prize is given in the second acquisition effect, a message is displayed that an opening chance is executed in the next game. The prize given in the second acquisition effect is used in a chance to open the next game of the second acquisition effect. Specifically, when the opening chance is executed in the next game of the second acquisition effect, the main CPU 301 determines the prize given in the second acquisition effect and the winning area of the game in which the opening opportunity is executed. In response, the number of extra games is determined. When the prize B is used in the opening chance effect, it is easy to give a large number of extra games compared to the case where the prize A is used. Further, when the prize C is used in the opening chance effect, it is easy to give a large number of extra games compared to the case where the prize B is used. Furthermore, when a rare role is won in a game in which an opening chance effect is executed, it is easy to give a large number of extra games compared to a case where a non-rare role is won.

  According to the above configuration, the player can grasp the prize used in the opening chance effect in advance (in the immediately preceding second acquisition effect). Therefore, if the prize C is given in the second acquisition effect, it is possible to improve the expectation that a large number of extra games may be given in the opening chance effect of the next game. Further, the number of extra games given in the opening chance effect is determined according to the winning area of the current game in addition to the prizes determined in advance. In the above configuration, even if the prize A is given in the second acquisition effect, it is easy to give a large number of extra games depending on the winning area in the opening chance effect. Therefore, even when it is known in advance that the prize A is used, a sense of expectation that a large number of extra games may be given is maintained.

  FIG. 21D is a simulation diagram of a screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the opening chance effect. The opening chance production is executed in one game. As shown in FIG. 21D, in the opening chance effect, a premium image GK (A, B, C) is displayed. Specifically, when the prize A is used in the present opening chance effect, the prize image GKA is displayed. Further, when the prize B is used in the present opening chance effect, the prize image GKB is displayed, and when the prize C is used, the prize image GKC is displayed.

  In the opening chance effect, a game number image GU is displayed. The number-of-games image GU represents the number of extra games acquired in the current opening chance effect. In the specific example of FIG. 21D, it is assumed that “50 times” is given as the number of extra games in the opening chance effect. For example, a configuration in which the game number image GU is not displayed immediately after the opening chance effect is started, and then an animation in which the game number image GU pops out from the box represented by the prize image GK is preferable. In addition, the total value (the current value of the AT counter) of the number of extra games given in the current continuation chance state may be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. If the opening chance effect is executed and the remaining number of lottery tickets is not 0, the second acquisition effect is executed again.

  There may be a case where a prize is given even before the transition to the continuation chance state (first acquisition effect in the AT state). When a prize is given before shifting to the continuous chance state, the opening chance using the prize is executed in the continuous chance state. Specifically, in the continuous chance state, when the remaining number of lottery tickets becomes 0 and the opening chance production using the prize acquired during the continuous chance state is completed, before the transition to the continuous chance state A chance to open using the prize given to is executed.

  The total value of the number of extra games given in the above continuous chance state becomes the initial value of the remaining number of games in the next AT state. When the continuation chance state ends and the next AT state is entered, the total number of extra games given in the continuation chance state is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. In the above embodiment, the initial value of the remaining number of games in the next AT state is determined by a plurality of lotteries. Therefore, for example, the fun of the game is improved as compared with a configuration in which the initial value of the remaining number of games in the next AT state is determined by one lottery.

  As described above, each game in the special state has a higher probability of winning prizes and lottery tickets than each game in the AT state. Specifically, in a special state, when a BAR-matched replay or a BAR off-replay is won, one or both of a prize and a lottery ticket are awarded. In the special state, more prizes and lottery tickets are more likely to be awarded when the BAR-matched replay is won than when the BAR off-play replay is won. Furthermore, in the special state, the number of extra games added to the AT counter is more easily given as a privilege than in the AT state.

  The special states of this embodiment include a level 1 special state, a level 2 special state, and a level 3 special state. When the main CPU 301 wins the special state, the main CPU 301 determines the level (1, 2, 3) of the special state. The level 1 special state ends when the total number of winning BAR-matched replays and winning BAR offplay replays reaches five. In addition, the special state of level 2 ends when the total number of wins for BAR-matched replay and the number of wins for BAR out-of-play reaches 10 times, and the special state of level 3 is the number of wins for BAR-matched replay and BAR When the total number of winning replays reaches 15, the process ends. That is, a special state with a higher level becomes more advantageous. It should be noted that the special condition termination trigger can be changed as appropriate. For example, the special state may be completed after a predetermined number of games. Specifically, the level 1 special state may be completed in 20 games, the level 2 special state may be completed in 30 games, and the level 3 special state may be completed in 60 games. .

  When the first acquisition effect is executed, the state shifts to the special state via the precursor state. However, when the special state is not won, the state does not shift to the special state after the precursor state (gase precursor state) ends. In the precursor state of the present embodiment, both the degree of expectation for shifting to the special state and the level of the special state are suggested. This configuration will be described in detail below.

  The number of games in the precursor state is 3 times. In the precursor state, the screen of the liquid crystal display device 30 is displayed in a special display mode. In the special display mode, the above-described character image GC (A, B, C) is displayed. Specifically, in each game in the precursor state, when only the character image GCA is displayed among the character images GC, when the character image GCA and the character image GCB are displayed, and when the character image GCA There are cases where three of the character image GCB and the character image GCC are displayed. The number (type) of character images GC displayed in each game in the precursor state this time is defined by the number of people scenario.

  FIG. 22A is a diagram for explaining the number of people scenario. A plurality of types of person number scenarios are provided, and the sub CPU 412 determines the number of person scenario by lottery. For example, when the number of people scenario A1 shown in FIG. 22A is determined, only the character image GCA is displayed among the character images GC from the first game to the third game. When the number of people scenario B1 is determined, the character image GCA is displayed from the first game to the second game, and in the third game, the character image GCB is added and two character images GC (A, B) are displayed. ) Is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, among the number-of-persons scenarios, the number-of-numbers scenario in which the number of final character images GC (the number of character images GC displayed in the third game in the precursor state) is one is collectively referred to as the number-of-persons scenario A. The number of people scenario A is one type of the number of people scenario A1. However, a plurality of types of person number scenarios A may be provided. In addition, the scenario with two final character images GC (B1 to B3) is generically referred to as a scenario B, and the scenario with three final character images GC (C1 to C6) is named. This is collectively referred to as scenario C.

  FIG. 22B is a conceptual diagram of the number of people scenario determination table. The sub CPU 412 determines the number of people scenario using the number of people scenario determination table before shifting to the precursor state. The number of people scenario determination table defines the probability P that the number of people scenario is determined as shown in FIG. Specifically, the probability P that each of the number of people scenarios is determined is defined for each level of the special state. In addition, the probability P that each of the number of people scenarios is determined when the special state is not won (in the case of the predicament state) is defined.

  Specifically, when shifting to the level 3 special state, the number of people scenario A is determined with a probability of about PA3, the number of people scenario B is determined with a probability of about PB3, and the number of people scenario C is determined with a probability of about PC3. In the case of the transition to the level 2 special state, the number of people scenario A is determined with the probability of about PA2, the number of people scenario B is determined with the probability PB2, and the number of people scenario C is determined with the probability PC2. When transitioning to the level 1 special state, the number of people scenario A is determined with the probability PA1, the number of people scenario B is determined with the probability PB1, and the number of people scenario C is determined with the probability about PC1. In the case of a prelude state that does not shift to the special state, the number of people scenario A is determined with the probability PA0, the number of people scenario B is determined with the probability PB0, and the number of people scenario C is determined with the probability PC0.

  Each of the above probabilities P is easily determined in the order of the number of people scenario C, the number of people scenario B, and the number of people scenario A when shifting to a special state (when any of level 1 to level 3 is determined). Further, the above probabilities P are defined so as to be easily determined in the order of the number of people scenario C, the number of people scenario B, and the number of people scenario A when shifting to the special state of level 3.

  In the above embodiment, the expectation level for shifting to the special state increases in the order of the number of people scenario C, the number of people scenario B, and the number of people scenario A. That is, the greater the number of final character images GC in the precursor state, the higher the degree of expectation for shifting to the special state. Further, when the number of people scenario C is determined, the level 3 of the special state is easily determined as compared with the case where the other number of people scenarios (A, B) are determined. In the above sign state, the expectation for a special state (a special state with a high level) can be improved by adding the number of character images GC in each game.

<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. 23 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, a lottery ticket determination process, a prize determination process, a special state determination process, a special AT determination process, and a precursor state determination process.

  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.

<Each process executed by the sub CPU>
FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the sub activation process 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.

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

(1) In the lottery ticket determination process of each embodiment described above, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of lottery tickets can be won. In the above configuration, a configuration in which the character image GC displayed in the first acquisition effect is determined according to the number of lottery tickets is preferable. For example, a configuration in which the character image GC is more easily displayed in the first acquisition effect as the number of lottery tickets increases is conceivable.

(2) In each of the above forms, when a plurality of prizes are given in the AT state, the opening chance effect is executed a plurality of times in the continuous chance state. For example, it is assumed that prizes are given in the order of prize C, prize A, and prize B. In the above case, in the continuation chance state, it may be configured to be used in the order in which prizes are given. With the above configuration, in the continuous chance state, the opening chance effect using the prize C, the opening chance effect using the prize A, and the opening chance effect using the prize B are executed in this order. Moreover, it is good also as a structure by which the prize is used in the order according to a kind in a continuation chance state. Specifically, the prize A is used in preference to the other prizes (B, C), the prize B is used in preference to the prize C, and the prize C is used last. The order in which the prizes are used may be determined at random.

(3) The continuation chance state in each of the above forms ends when both the remaining number of lottery tickets and the remaining number of prizes become zero. However, the end opportunity of the continuation chance state is not limited to the above specific example. For example, when a prize is acquired using a lottery ticket and the number of extra games is given, even if the remaining number of lottery tickets and prizes is not zero, the system may be shifted to the next AT state. In the above configuration, the lottery tickets and the remaining prizes that are not used in the continuous chance state are carried over to the next AT state. However, the lottery ticket and the prize that are not used in the continuous chance state may be invalidated. Moreover, it is good also as a structure by which any one of the lottery ticket and prize which were not used in the continuation chance state is carried over, and the other becomes invalid.

(4) In each of the above-described forms, the first acquisition effect is executed when a prize is given in the AT state. However, the configuration may be such that the first acquisition effect is not executed when a prize is given. Further, in the above configuration, it may be configured that there is a case where it is not notified in the AT state that a prize has been given. According to the above configuration, even if the first acquisition effect is not executed, a player can be given a sense of expectation that a prize may be given.

(5) In the above-described embodiments, the current values of both the prize counter and the lottery ticket counter are displayed in the AT state. However, the present value of the prize counter may not be displayed in the AT state. As described above, the lottery ticket is a right to receive a lottery for acquiring a prize. In other words, the lottery ticket is a right to receive a lottery for shifting to the next AT state. If it can be grasped that a prize is given in the AT state, even if a lottery ticket is not acquired in the subsequent AT state, it is possible to shift to the next AT state. Therefore, when it can be grasped that a prize is given in the AT state, there is a problem that the interest in acquiring the lottery ticket may be lowered depending on the player. According to the configuration in which the present value of the prize counter is not displayed in the AT state, the above inconvenience is suppressed.

(6) The initial number of lottery tickets when the AT state is started may be other than zero. That is, the AT state may be started from a state in which a lottery ticket has been given in advance. For example, when the first AT state is started (when shifting from the normal state to the AT state), a configuration in which one lottery ticket is given in advance can be considered. In the above configuration, when the next AT state is started via the continuation chance state, the initial value of the lottery ticket in the AT state is zero. In the above configuration, since the initial value of the lottery ticket in the first AT state is larger than the initial value of the lottery ticket in the subsequent AT state, the next AT state in the continuing chance state after the end of the first AT state. Compared with the continuation chance state after completion, the AT state is likely to continue. Therefore, for example, compared to a configuration in which the initial value of the lottery ticket in the first AT state is 0, the AT state is difficult to end in a single shot.

  Moreover, you may determine the initial value of a lottery ticket by lottery. For example, in the AT state determination process in the normal state, whether or not the AT state is determined is determined according to the winning area. In the above configuration, the initial value of the lottery ticket may be determined by lottery according to the winning area of the game won in the AT state. Furthermore, the initial value of the prize may be determined by lottery. For example, the initial value of the prize may be determined by lottery according to the winning area of the game won in the AT state.

(7) In each of the above forms, in the first acquisition effect, whether or not a prize is given and whether or not a lottery ticket is given are notified by the third stop operation. Instead of the above configuration, it may be configured to notify whether or not a prize is given and whether or not a lottery ticket is given at an opportunity other than the third stop operation. In addition, the opportunity for notifying whether or not a prize is given may be different from the opportunity for notifying whether or not a lottery ticket is given. For example, it is preferable to notify whether or not a lottery ticket is granted when triggered by the first stop operation, and then notify whether or not a prize is granted when triggered by the third stop operation.

  The notification timing of whether or not the lottery ticket has been given may be different between when the character image GCA is determined, when the character image GCB is determined, and when the character image GCC is determined. Moreover, you may vary the time of alert | reporting whether the prize was provided. For example, in the first acquisition effect in which the character image GCA is determined, it is notified whether or not a lottery ticket is to be given in response to the first stop operation, and then a prize is given in response to the third stop operation. Whether or not is notified. In the first acquisition effect in which the character image GCB is determined, it is notified whether or not a lottery ticket is given when the game starts, and then whether or not a prize is given when triggered by the third stop operation. Is done. In the first acquisition effect in which the character image GCC is determined, a configuration may be considered in which whether or not a lottery ticket is given and whether or not a prize is given is triggered by the third stop operation.

(8) In each embodiment described above, in the AT state, an instruction effect that instructs the correct pressing order of the batting order replay and an instruction effect that indicates the correct pressing order of the batting order bell are executed. In the above configuration, it is preferable to distinguish between the instruction effect instructing the correct pressing order of the batting order replay and the instruction effect instructing the correct pressing order of the batting order bell in the AT state. According to the above configuration, whether or not the bell combination is stopped and displayed in the current game is notified in advance. However, in the continuous chance state, a prize can be given when the batting order bell is won, but no prize is given when the batting order replay is won. Therefore, if it is possible to distinguish between the instruction effect instructing the correct pressing order of the batting order replay and the instruction effect instructing the correct pressing order of the batting order bell in the continuation chance state, it is indicated that no prize is given in this game. As a result, the symbol combination is grasped before being stopped and displayed. In view of the above circumstances, in the continuous chance state, a configuration in which the instruction effect instructing the correct pressing order of the batting order replay and the instruction effect instructing the correct pressing order of the batting order bell is not preferable.

(9) In each of the above embodiments, the character image GC (A, B, C) is displayed immediately after the game starts in the first acquisition effect. However, for example, the display start time may be changed according to the character image GC. For example, the character image GCA is displayed 0.5 seconds after the first acquisition effect is started, the character image GCB is displayed 0.7 seconds after the first acquisition effect is started, and the character image GCC is A configuration that is displayed one second after the first acquisition effect is started is conceivable. In the above configuration, as the time length from when the first acquisition effect is started until the character image GC is displayed is longer, a privilege (lottery ticket, premium, special state) is more easily given in the first acquisition effect this time. . Therefore, when the length of time from when the first acquisition effect is started until the character image GC is displayed is long, the player's expectation on the privilege can be improved.

  Moreover, it is good also as a structure by which the character image GC of the said 1st acquisition effect is displayed by the game before a 1st acquisition effect is performed. For example, a configuration in which the character image GC is displayed triggered by the third stop operation of the game before the first acquisition effect is executed is conceivable. In the above configuration, it is preferable that the information indicating the character image GC is notified during the period from the start of the game in which the character image GC is displayed until the character image GC is displayed.

(10) In each of the above forms, the position of the screen where the display of the character image GC is started (the direction in which the character appears) may be changed according to the type of the character image GC. For example, when the character image GCA is displayed, an animation in which the character appears from the left side of the screen is displayed on the screen. When the character image GCB is displayed, an animation in which the character appears from the lower side of the screen is displayed on the screen. Furthermore, when the character image GCC is displayed, an animation in which the character appears from the right side of the screen is displayed on the screen. According to the above configuration, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of predicting the position where the display of the character image GC is started.

(11) In each of the above forms, the regulation period ends when the number of games reaches 1500. In the above configuration, if the remaining number of games in the AT state is larger than the remaining number of games in the regulation period, a part of the remaining number of games in the AT state becomes invalid. Therefore, inconvenience that the player feels dissatisfied can occur. In view of the above circumstances, a configuration in which the remaining number of games in the AT state is not greater than the remaining number of games in the regulation period is preferable. For example, if the remaining number of games in the regulation period at the time when the remaining number of games in the current AT state becomes 0 is less than a predetermined number (for example, 100 times), a chance to continue after the end of the current AT state A configuration that does not shift to a state is preferable. Further, in the above configuration, when the remaining number of games in the regulation period at the time when the remaining number of games in the current AT state becomes 0, the next time without going through the continuous chance state, It is good also as a structure which can transfer to AT state (last AT state). However, the number of games in the last AT state is set to the number of games remaining in the regulation period. Also, in the final AT state, prizes, lottery tickets, and extra games are not given. Further, a special animation (for example, an ending animation) may be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the last AT state.

(12) When the AT state is won in the normal state, the present invention may be adopted in a configuration in which the AT state is notified after executing the AT winning notification effect. AT states include special AT states that are advantageous over other AT states. In the above configuration, when the AT winning notification effect (notification effect) is determined and when the AT state (first privilege) is determined to be assigned, the AT state is not determined to be determined compared with the case where the AT state is not determined. Thus, when it is easy to determine the specific notification effect and the AT winning notification effect is determined, and the provision of the special AT state (second privilege) is determined, the provision of the special AT state is determined. Compared with the case where there is no, the structure which can determine a specific alerting | reporting effect is considered.

(13) A battle effect in which an animation in which an enemy character and a teammate character battle is displayed can be executed, and when the teammate character wins the battle effect, the present invention may be adopted in a configuration in which a privilege is given. . The privilege includes a first privilege and a second privilege that is more advantageous than the first privilege. In the above configuration, when the battle effect (notification effect) is determined, and the grant of the second privilege is determined, the teammate character is compared with the case where the grant of the second privilege is not determined. A configuration in which it is easy to determine a battle effect (specific notification effect) to win is conceivable.

(14) In each of the above forms, when the notification effect is determined and when the watermelon role (first specific privilege) is determined, the watermelon weak navigation (first notification effect) is determined, When the grant of the cherry role (second specific privilege) is determined, the cherry strong navigation (second notification effect) is determined and the notification effect is determined, and the AT state (special privilege) is granted It is good also as a structure which is easy to determine cherry strong navigation compared with the case where provision of AT state is not determined. Further, “transition to high probability of AT state” may be adopted as a special privilege. Furthermore, “bonus winning combination winning” may be adopted as a special privilege.

(15) Although the lottery ticket is given as a privilege in the first acquisition effects in each of the above forms, a configuration may be adopted in which the number of games in the AT state is given instead of the lottery ticket. In the first acquisition effect described above, it is easier to determine the transition to the special state when the number of extra games is given than when the number of extra games is not given.

(16) In each of the above forms, when a rare role is won in the AT state, both a lottery for whether or not to give an extra game number and a lottery for whether or not to give a special state are executed. The first notification effect for notifying whether or not the extra number of games (first privilege) in the AT state is given is executed, and then whether or not the special state (second privilege) is given is notified. It is good also as a structure which can perform the 2nd alerting | reporting effect for this.

(17) In each above-mentioned form, it shifted to the precursor state immediately after the first acquisition effect. However, after the first acquisition effect is executed, it may be configured to temporarily shift to the period of the normal effect mode (see FIG. 20) in the AT state and then shift to the precursor state. In the above configuration, a configuration in which an effect that improves the player's expectation that the player may transition to the precursor state is executed in the AT state before the transition to the precursor state is preferable.

(18) 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.

  For example, in a pachinko machine, a technique for executing a reach effect for notifying whether or not a jackpot has been won in the current game is conventionally employed. In the above pachinko machines, there are cases where a promising jackpot and a normal jackpot are provided as jackpots. When the promising jackpot is won, or when the jackpot ends, the game shifts to a probable state where the winning probability of the jackpot is improved. The “reach effect” in the above pachinko machine may be employed as the “notification effect” of the present invention. Specifically, in the case of the above pachinko machines, when the reach production is determined, and the grant of the jackpot (first privilege) is determined, compared to the case where the grant of the jackpot is not determined, When it is easy to determine the specific reach production and the reach production is determined, and the provision of the probability variation jackpot (second privilege) is determined, compared to the case where the probability variation jackpot is not determined A configuration in which a specific reach production can be easily determined is conceivable.

  Further, a pachinko machine having a jackpot (16R jackpot, 4R jackpot) in which the number of game balls that can be acquired is different from one another has been conventionally known. For example, a start winning opening and a big winning opening are provided on the game board, and when a game ball wins the start winning opening, a big winning lottery is executed and the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times during the big winning. In the above configuration, 16R jackpot and 4R jackpot are provided. In the 16R jackpot, the grand prize opening is opened 16 times. In the 4R jackpot, the big prize opening is opened four times. You may employ | adopt the reach effect in the above pachinko machine as "notification effect" of this invention. Specifically, in the case of the above pachinko machines, when the reach production is determined, and the grant of the jackpot (first privilege) is determined, compared to the case where the grant of the jackpot is not determined, When it is easy to determine the specific reach production and when the reach production is decided, and the grant of 16R jackpot (second privilege) is decided, compared with the case where the grant of 16R jackpot is not decided A configuration in which a specific reach production can be easily determined is conceivable.

  In addition, when a game board is provided with a start winning opening and a V winning opening, and a game ball is won at the start winning opening, it is easy to win a lottery and a game ball is awarded to the V winning opening (hereinafter referred to as “V high probability”). There is known a pachinko machine that executes a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a state “)”. In the above pachinko machine, when a game ball wins at the start winning opening, the first notification effect for notifying whether or not the jackpot (first privilege) is given is executed, and then the V high probability state ( It is good also as a structure which can perform the 2nd alerting | reporting effect for alert | reporting whether 2nd privilege) is provided.

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

  The gaming machine of the present invention has a game control means (game control process) for proceeding with a game and a first privilege (lottery ticket, prize) when a specific opportunity (winning of a rare role) is established according to the progress of the game. It is possible to determine whether or not to grant, and when a specific opportunity is established, a privilege determining means capable of determining whether or not to grant the second privilege (special state) and the first after the specific opportunity is established A first notification effect (first acquisition effect) for notifying whether or not a privilege is granted is executed, and then a second notification effect (continuous) for notifying whether or not a second privilege is granted. A notification effect executing means (liquid crystal display device 30) capable of executing (effect).

  According to the above configuration, when the specific opportunity is established, it is possible to determine whether or not to grant the first privilege, and when the specific opportunity is established, it is possible to determine whether or not to grant the second privilege. is there. That is, it is possible to determine both whether to grant the first privilege and whether to grant the second privilege at one opportunity. Moreover, according to the structure of this invention, after a specific opportunity is materialized, the 1st alerting | reporting effect for alert | reporting whether the 1st privilege is provided is performed, and a 2nd privilege is provided after that. A second notification effect for notifying whether or not can be executed. According to the above configuration, for example, a privilege may be granted in comparison with a configuration in which whether or not the first privilege is granted and whether or not the second privilege is given at a time is reported. Expectation can be maintained for a long time.

  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)

Game control means for advancing the game;
When the specific opportunity is established according to the progress of the game, it is possible to determine whether or not to grant the first privilege, and when the specific opportunity is established, it is possible to determine whether or not to grant the second privilege. Privilege determination means,
After the specific opportunity is established, a first notification effect for notifying whether or not the first privilege is granted is executed, and then whether or not the second privilege is granted is notified. A gaming machine comprising: a notification effect executing means capable of executing a second notification effect.

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