JP2019170642A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine for suppressing inconvenience in which winning notification of a special game state is felt troublesome in a game state in which privilege is easily granted.SOLUTION: In a configuration including privilege granting determination means (ART determination processing) for determining whether privilege (a shift privilege to an ART state) is granted, and game state setting means capable of being set to a first game state (normal state), and a second game state (chance state) more easily determined to grant privilege than the first game state, a relatively shorter period is set as a period until determination is reported by reporting means after execution of a special game is determined in the second game state than the first game state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 13

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of producing effects.

  Conventionally, gaming machines that can shift to a relatively advantageous special gaming state are known. In the above gaming machines, the notice execution means notifies that the special gaming state has been won (hereinafter referred to as “winning notice”) (for example, Patent Document 1). In the above gaming machines, it may be determined whether or not to grant a predetermined privilege in addition to whether or not the special gaming state is appropriate. Further, a technique for providing a second gaming state in which a privilege is more easily won than the first gaming state and the first gaming state is conventionally employed.

JP 2000-140199 A

  In the second gaming state where a privilege is likely to be won, the player plays in the hope that a privilege will be granted. However, when the special gaming state is won in the second gaming state, it is necessary to notify that fact. However, it is assumed that a player who is playing with the expectation that a privilege will be given feels annoying the winning notification in the special gaming state. The above inconveniences are more likely to manifest as the period from when the special gaming state is won until the winning notification is made. In view of the above circumstances, an object of the present invention is to suppress the above-described disadvantages.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, the gaming machine of the present invention includes a game control unit that executes control related to a game, a special game determination unit that determines whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, A notification means capable of notifying that the execution of the special game is determined by the special game determination means, and a special game execution means for executing the special game when the special game determination means is determined to execute the special game; Privilege grant determining means for determining whether or not to grant a privilege, and game state setting means capable of being set to the first game state and the second game state where it is easy to determine that the privilege is given from the first game state, The game control means is relatively shorter in the second game state than the first game state as a period from when the execution of the special game is determined until the notification means notifies the fact of the determination. Specially set the period To.

  According to the above configuration, in the second gaming state, the period from when the special gaming state is won to when the notification is announced tends to be shorter than in the first gaming state. Therefore, even if the special gaming state is won in the second gaming state in which the bonus is easy to win, the special gaming state is won in comparison with the configuration in which the period until the special gaming state is won and announced is likely to be prolonged. Inconveniences that can be felt annoying are suppressed.

  According to the present invention, in a gaming state where a privilege is likely to be given, inconvenience that the winning notification in the special gaming state is felt troublesome is suppressed.

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 winning combination stopped in each stop operation order. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of an effect 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 figure for demonstrating the probability that each production will be determined. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition probability and average number of games of a rolling period. It is a figure for demonstrating the 1st specific example of transfer of an effect state. It is a figure for demonstrating the 2nd specific example of the transition of an effect state. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example of the slump graph in an ART state. It is a figure for demonstrating the 3rd specific example of transfer of an effect state. It is a figure for demonstrating a judgment production. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example of a notification effect. It is a conceptual diagram of an instruction | indication effect determination table. It is a flowchart of the game control process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of a sub activation process of the sub CPU. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of the production state in 2nd Embodiment.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to embodiments shown in the drawings.
<Structure of gaming machine>
The structure of the gaming machine 1 in the first embodiment will be described with reference to 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 has a seven symbol, a red BAR symbol, a blue BAR symbol, a black BAR symbol, a bell symbol, a replay symbol, a watermelon x symbol, a watermelon y symbol, a cherry symbol, and a blank symbol. The

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

  In FIG. 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 ART 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 ART 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 1” 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 1” 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 the 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, and an RT2 state. Each RT state shifts when an RT transition symbol, which will be described later, is stopped and displayed on the active line. The main CPU 301 subtracts the lottery value corresponding to the RT state to the random value R1. Therefore, the probability that each winning area wins depends on the RT state.

  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 300 medals are paid out. When the bonus operating state ends, the main CPU 301 shifts to the RT0 state.

  The bonus according to the present embodiment includes a bonus having the same winning probability for each set value and a bonus having a different winning probability for each set value. Hereinafter, for explanation, bonuses having different winning probabilities for each set value are collectively referred to as “first bonus”. In addition, bonuses having equal winning probabilities for each set value are collectively referred to as “second bonus”. As will be described in detail later, the continuation determination process is executed in the ART state, and when winning in the continuation determination process, the right to shift to the next ART state is granted. In the present embodiment, a game in which winning areas having different winning probabilities for each set value are won is not won in the continuation determination process. That is, the game continuation determination process for which the first bonus is won is not won. On the other hand, the continuation determination process for the game in which the second bonus is won may be won.

  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 bell is stopped and displayed on the active line, and in the game where the winning area “Bonus during cherry” is selected, the bonus medium cherry or the correct bell is stopped on the active line. Is displayed. The number of payouts for the correct bell and the bonus cherry is 9.

  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 value of RT0 replay, batting order replay (1 to 6), BAR-matched replay, BAR off-play, and Seven-match replay (hereinafter referred to as “re-game winning area”) is the main CPU 301. Different states (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, the lottery value “1796” is assigned to each winning area of “batting order replays 1 to 4” in the replay winning area, and each winning area of “batting order replays 5 and 6” is assigned. The lottery value “898” is allocated, the lottery value “4” is allocated to “seven-matched replay”, and the lottery value in the other re-game winning area is a numerical value “0”. That is, in the RT1 state, “batting order replays 1 to 6” and “seven-matched replays” of 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 “4800” is assigned to each winning area of “batting order replays 1 to 4” in the replay winning area, and each winning area of “batting order replays 5 and 6” is assigned. The lottery value “2400” is allocated, the lottery value “4” is allocated to the “seven-matched replay”, the lottery value “8” is allocated to the “out of BAR replay”, and the lottery values in other replay winning areas are numerical “0”. That is, in the RT2 state, “batting order replays 1 to 6”, “out-of-bar 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 24012/65536. As understood from the above description, the winning probability in the replay winning area in the RT2 state is higher than that in the RT0 state and the RT1 state.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the internal state, the lottery value “4000” is assigned to each winning area of “batting order replays 1 to 4” in the replay winning area, and each winning area of “batting order replays 5 and 6” is assigned. The lottery value “2000” is assigned to “BAR-matched replay”, the lottery value “4012” is assigned, and the lottery values in the other replay winning areas are the numerical value “0”. That is, in the internal middle state, “batting order replays 1 to 6” and “BAR-matched replays” are won in the replay winning area. In addition, the probability that any one of the re-game winning areas is determined is 24012/65536. 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 first bonus described above. Specifically, the winning probability of the first 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 first bonus, and the payout rate is improved. In the present embodiment, whether or not to shift to the regulation period (ART state) is determined by lottery with a probability corresponding to the current winning area. However, in a game in which a winning area (first 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 and B”, “failing roles A to D”, “watermelon roles”, and “cherry roles A and B” becomes an active line. When displayed, a payout number of medals corresponding to each winning combination is awarded to the player. In the present embodiment, a winning combination in which medals are paid out when displayed on the active line is referred to as a “winning winning combination”. In addition, “RT0 transition replay”, “RT2 transition replay A to C”, “special replay A to C”, “seven replay”, “BAR replay”, and “follow replay” (the winning role designated by the game in which the replay winning area is won) When any of these is displayed on the active line, the next game is set to the re-game. 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 with priority over the 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 designated 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, 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 when each reel 12 starts rotating. 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. 8A and FIG. 8B 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 stop on the active line). FIG. 8A is a diagram illustrating a winning combination (replay) that stops at the active line in each stop operation order in a game in which a re-game winning area is won. 8A and 8B show a 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. 8A, when the replay during RT0 is won, the RT0 transition replay stops at the active line regardless of the mode of the stop operation. When any of the winning areas “batting order replays 1 to 6” is won, “RT0 transition replay” or “RT2 transition replay” stops on the active line according to the mode of the stop operation. Specifically, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay 1” is won, the stop operation sequence (hereinafter simply “reel 12L”, the reel 12C is the second stop operation, and the reel 12R is the third stop operation). 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 1” 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. 8A, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay 2” 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” becomes an active line. Stopped display. On the other hand, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay 2” 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 3” is won, 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 3” is won, if 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 4” 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 4” 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 5” or “batting order replay 6” 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. 8A, when the winning area “BAR-matched replay” is won, the symbol combination of “BAR replay”, “follow replay” or “RT2 transition replay” becomes an effective line depending on the mode of the stop operation. Stop. 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 “RT2 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 (a), when the winning area “BAR out-of-bar replay” is won, the symbol combination of the winning combination “follow replay” or “RT2 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 “RT2 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, when the winning area “Seven Uniform 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. 8B is a diagram for explaining the winning combination that stops at the active line in each stop operation order in the 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. 8B, in the game in which the hitting bell is won, the symbol combination related to the failed combination or the correct answer bell stops at 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. 8B, in the game in which the hitting bell L (1-4) is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of the first left stop, the correct bell A is stopped and displayed on the active line. That is, in the game in which the batting order bell L is won, the correct answer pressing order of the correct bells is the first left stop. On the other hand, when a stop operation is performed in a game other than the first left stop order in the game in which the batting order bell L (1 to 4) is won, the failed role or the special loser is stopped and displayed according to the stop operation position.

  In the game in which the hitting bell C (1-4) is won, when the stop operation is performed in the middle first stop order, the correct answer bell B is stopped and displayed on the active line. That is, in the game in which the hitting bell C is won, the correct answer push order of the correct bells is the middle first stop. On the other hand, when a stop operation is performed in a game other than the middle first stop order in the game won by the batting order bell C (1 to 4), the failed role or special loser is stopped and displayed according to the stop operation position. Similarly, in the game in which the hitting bell R (1-4) is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of the first right stop, the correct answer bell B is stopped and displayed on the active line. That is, in the game in which the batting order bell R is won, the correct answer pressing order of the correct 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 at a specific timing. 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 stop operation is performed in the incorrect order of pressing in the game won by the batting order bell, and each failed part is missed in the game where the winning order is won. The Also, the RT0 transition symbol includes a symbol combination of a failed role. A failed combination is stopped and displayed on the active line when a stop operation is performed in the order in which the winning order is won and the stop operation is performed within the drawing range of the failed combination.

  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 (the 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 shifts to each effect state including a normal state, a preparation state, an ART state, a post-notification state, a chance state, and a fall waiting state. The effect executing means such as the liquid crystal display device 30 is controlled in a manner corresponding to the effect state. If the production state does not change, for example, even if the state is shifted to the internal medium state, it is not possible to grasp that the liquid crystal display device 30 or the like has shifted to the internal medium state (except when a notification production or an advanced production described later is executed). ). An effect state flag indicating the current effect state is stored in the main RAM 303. The main CPU 301 transmits an effect state command indicating an effect state flag to the sub CPU 412 in each game. The sub CPU 412 determines the effect according to the effect state indicated by the effect state command.

  In each game in the ART 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 ART state. Specifically, in the ART state, in the game in which the hitting bell is won, the correct push order of the correct bells is instructed. In the ART state, in the game in which the hitting order replay is won, the correct pressing order of the RT2 transition replay is instructed. On the other hand, in the normal state, a stop operation order that is advantageous to the player is not instructed. Therefore, the ART state is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player as compared to the normal state. Similar to the ART state, in the preparation 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”.

  As described above, when the bonus combination is won, the main CPU 301 shifts to the internal middle state. In the internal 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 fact that the state has shifted to the internal state (the fact that the bonus combination has been won) is notified by a notification effect or the like described later. In each game in the internal state, whether or not to execute the notification effect is determined by lottery, and when the notification effect is executed, the effect state shifts to the post notification state (X, Y).

  In the present embodiment, the period from the transition to the internal medium state until the bonus combination is notified is referred to as the “precursor period”. In this precursor period, a specific effect (such as a development effect described later) is more likely to be executed as compared to a game in which the bonus combination is not won. According to the above specific effects, it is possible to improve the player's expectation for the bonus combination. The rare role (watermelon, cherry, chance) may be won in combination with the bonus role or may be won alone. In the present embodiment, when a rare role is elected alone, there may be a transition to a beat period. In the turnover period, the specific effect is easily executed as in the previous sign period.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 9, when the bonus combination is won in the normal state, and then the pre-announcement period ends, the effect state shifts to the post-notification state X ((A) of FIG. 9). In the post-notification state X, the symbol combination of the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, and when the transition is made to the bonus operating state, the effect state transitions to the bonus state (FIG. 9B). Also, as shown in FIG. 9, when the bonus combination is won in the preparation state and when the bonus combination is won in the ART state, the presentation state shifts to the post-notification state Y when the previous sign period ends (FIG. 9). (C)). In the post-announcement state Y, the bonus combination symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, and when the transition to the bonus operating state is made, the effect state transitions to the bonus state (FIG. 9D).

  In the internal state, it is possible to stop the symbol combination of the bonus combination and shift to the bonus operating state even before the sign period ends and the effect state shifts to the post-notification state. In the above case, the effect state shifts to the bonus state without going through the post-notification state. For example, if the symbol combination of the bonus combination is stopped and displayed during the previous sign period in the normal state, the normal state is shifted to the bonus state without going through the post-notification state X. Further, when the symbol combination of the bonus combination is stopped and displayed during the present sign period of the ART state, the state shifts from the ART state to the bonus state without going through the post-notification state Y.

  The internal state 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 during the regulation period, the subsequent internal state is included in the regulation period. On the other hand, when the bonus combination is won outside the regulation period, the subsequent internal state is not included in the regulation period. That is, as shown in FIG. 9, a game whose effect state is the post-notification state Y is included in the restriction period. On the other hand, games whose performance state is the post-notification state X are not included in the restriction period. In addition, the normal state before the transition to the post-notification state X (this precursor period) is not included in the regulation period.

  Bonus status is in principle included in the regulatory period. For example, when a bonus combination (first bonus, second bonus) is won during the regulation period and then the bonus state is entered, the bonus state is included in the regulation period. When the second bonus is won in the normal state (non-regulation period), the transition to the chance state is determined. In the above case, the bonus operating state is included in the regulation period. On the other hand, when the first bonus is won in the normal state, the transition to the chance state is not determined. In the above case, the bonus operating state is not included in the regulation period.

  For each game in the normal state, a chance state determination process is executed. For example, if a rare role is won in the normal state, the chance state is won. When the transition to the chance state is determined in response to the rare role winning in the normal state, the next game shifts to the chance state ((R) in FIG. 9). In the above case, the regulation period starts from the next game in which the transition to the chance state is determined. In addition, when the transition to the chance state is determined in response to the winning of the rare role in the normal state, the correct pushing order of the correct bell is instructed only once in the game in which the hitting bell is first won. That is, a part of the chance state becomes the instruction period.

  When the second bonus is won in the normal state, the state shifts to the chance state after the bonus state ends ((F) in FIG. 9). However, ART determination processing is executed in each game of the second bonus. When the ART state is won in the bonus state ART determination process, the state shifts to the preparation state after the bonus state ends.

  When the transition to the chance state is determined in response to the winning of the second bonus, the regulation period starts when the bonus operating state is started. When the winning state of the second bonus is used to make a transition to the chance state, the correct bell push order is not instructed in the chance state. In the present embodiment, the period from when the second bonus is won in the normal state and the transition to the chance state is determined until the regulation period starts may be described as a standby state. When the first bonus is won in the normal state, the right to shift to the chance state is not granted, and the ART state is not won in the bonus operating state. In the above case, after the bonus state ends, the normal state is entered ((G) in FIG. 9).

  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. The remaining number of games in the ART state may be added. In the present embodiment, the addition of the remaining number of games in the ART 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.

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

  In the chance state, the transition to the ART state is more easily determined than the normal state. Specifically, ART determination processing is executed in each game in the normal state and the chance state. In the ART determination process, the ART state is won with a probability corresponding to the winning area determined in the current game. In the ART determination process in the chance state according to the present embodiment, it is easier to win the ART state than the ART determination process in the normal state. In the ART determination process, when a rare role is won, it is easy to win the ART state. However, the ART determination process is not executed in the internal middle state. That is, if a game won in a rare role in the chance state is in the internal state, the ART state is not won in the game.

  The chance state ends with, for example, a predetermined number of games (10 times). If, in this chance state, the ART state is not selected, the normal state is entered after the end of the chance state ((H) in FIG. 9). However, the remaining number of games in the chance state is not subtracted in the internal middle state. That is, when the bonus combination is won in the chance state, the subtraction of the remaining number of games in the chance state is stopped thereafter.

  When the bonus combination is won in the chance state, the state shifts to the post-announcement state Y through the precursor period as in the case where the bonus combination is won in the ART state ((K) in FIG. 9). When the ART state is won in this chance state, the state shifts to the preparation state after the chance state ends ((I) in FIG. 9). In the preparation state, the correct answer push order of the correct answer bell is instructed in the winning game of the batting order bell, and the correct answer push order of the RT2 transition replay is instructed in the win game of the batting order replay. When the RT2 transition replay is stopped and displayed in the preparation state, the effect state transitions to the ART state ((J) in FIG. 9).

  As shown in FIG. 9, the ART state includes a bump state, a main ART state, and a judge state. As will be described in detail later, the hit state is an effect state in which the length of time until the bonus combination winning notification is executed after the bonus state ends is likely to be shorter than in the ART state and the normal state. . In other words, in the bumping state, the precursor period is likely to be shorter than in the ART state and the normal state. In addition, in the ART state and the judgment state, the precursor period is likely to be shorter than in the normal state.

  When the ART state is started, the main CPU 301 shifts the effect state to the bumping state. The hit state ends with a predetermined number of games. The hit state of the present embodiment is completed after 50 games. However, the remaining number of games in the collision state is not subtracted in the internal middle state. That is, when a bonus combination is won in the bumping state, the subtraction of the remaining number of games in the bumping state stops thereafter. The bumping state is ended after winning the bonus combination, and the post-notification state Y is entered.

  When the bonus combination is won in the bumping state, after the bonus state is finished, it returns to the bumping state via the preparation state. Specifically, when the first bonus is won in the hit state, the hit state is restarted from the remaining number of games at the time when the first bonus is won. On the other hand, when the second bonus is won in the bumping state, the bumping state is restarted from the beginning (the remaining number of games is initialized).

  When 50 games are executed in the collision state, the effect state shifts to the ART state ((L) in FIG. 9). This ART state ends with a predetermined number of games. The ART state of the present embodiment is completed in 50 games, similar to the collision state. However, the remaining number of games in the ART state is not subtracted in the internal state. That is, when a bonus combination is won in the ART state, the subtraction of the remaining number of games in the ART state stops thereafter.

  When a bonus combination is won in the ART state, there are a case where the bonus state is ended and the state is returned to the ART state via a preparation state or a state of a collision is entered. Specifically, when the first bonus is won in the real ART state, the real ART state is resumed from the remaining number of games at the time when the first bonus is won. On the other hand, when the second bonus is won in this ART state, the state shifts to a collision state.

  When 50 games are executed in this ART state, the effect state shifts to the judge state ((M) in FIG. 9). In each judgment game, whether or not to shift to the next real ART state is determined by lottery. For example, when a rare combination is won in the judge state, the next transition to the ART state may be won. When the next transition to the ART state is determined in the judge state, the effect state transitions to the ART state ((N) in FIG. 9).

  The judge state ends when the next real ART state is won. In addition, the judge state ends after winning the second bonus, and shifts to a post-notification state Y (bonus state). When shifting from the judge state to the bonus state, the state then shifts to the bumping state via the preparation state. In addition, the judge state is terminated when the player does not win the next ART state for a predetermined number of games. The judge state of this embodiment is completed in 5 games. However, the remaining number of games in the judge state is not subtracted in the internal state. That is, when a bonus combination is won in the judge state, the subtraction of the remaining number of games in the judge state is stopped thereafter. If the next ART state is not won in the judge state, then the state shifts to the fall waiting state ((O) in FIG. 9).

  As understood from the above description, when the bonus combination (second bonus) is won in the ART state (the hit state, the main ART state, the judge state), the ART state immediately after the bonus state ends is shifted to the hit state. .

  By the way, if the number of games is the same until the bonus combination is won after the bonus status ends, the shorter the period from winning the bonus combination until the bonus notification is announced, the earlier the bonus combination will be There are circumstances that make it easy to feel that you have won. In the hit state of the present embodiment, the length of time required from when the bonus combination is won until the notification effect is executed is relatively short. Therefore, for example, in this embodiment, the winning combination is continuously performed for a short period of time in comparison with the configuration in which the time required for the bonus combination winning notification to be executed immediately after the bonus state ends is relatively long. This has the advantage that the player can easily feel it.

  In the fall waiting state, the stop operation order is not instructed as in the normal state. The effect executed in the fall waiting state is the same as the normal state. However, it may be configured such that an effect different from the normal state can be executed in the fall waiting state. When the second bonus is won in the fall waiting state, the transition to the chance state is determined as in the case where the second bonus is won in the normal state. Further, in each game in the fall waiting state, a chance state determination process is executed as in each game in the normal state. The probability of transition from the fall waiting state to the chance state (regulation period) is the same as the probability of transition from the normal state to the chance state.

  The RT state immediately after the end of the ART state (judgement state) is the RT2 state. The fall waiting state ends when the RT2 state shifts to the RT0 state (falls) and shifts to the normal state ((P) in FIG. 9). In addition, the regulation period ends when the state falls into the fall waiting state. When the regulation period ends, the regulation counter is initialized. When the bonus combination is won in the fall waiting state, the state shifts to the post-notification state X as in the case where the bonus combination is won in the normal state ((Q) in FIG. 9). As will be described in detail later, in the fall waiting state of this embodiment, the length of time required from when the bonus combination is won until the notification effect is executed tends to be shorter than in the normal state.

  FIG. 10 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. 10A) and an instruction determination table B (FIG. 10B). 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 in the instruction period (ART state or the like). Also, as shown in FIG. 10, each instruction determination table is configured to include each instruction number for each winning area.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, 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. 10B, when the batting order replay 1 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 1 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. 10B, when the batting order replay 2 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 answer pressing order of the RT2 transition replay when the batting order replay 2 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. 10B, when the batting order replay 3 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 answer pressing order of the RT2 transition replay when the batting order replay 3 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. 10B, when the batting order replay 4 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 pressing order of the RT2 transition replay when the batting order replay 4 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. 10B, when the batting order replay 5 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 pressing order of the RT2 transition replay when the batting order replay 5 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. 10B, when the batting order replay 6 is won in each game in the designated period, the main CPU 301 determines the designated 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 6 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. 10B, when the batting order bell L (1-4) is won in each game in the designated period, the main CPU 301 determines the designated 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 bell pressing order when the batting order bell L is won is the first stop on the left. 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. 10B, when the batting order bell C (1-4) is won in each game in the instruction 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, 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. 10B, when the batting order bell R (1-4) is won in each game in the instruction 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, when the batting order bell R is won, the correct answer push 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. 10C 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. 10C illustrates the instruction display 16 that displays the instruction information “1”.

  As shown in FIG. 10C, the segment display D is configured to include a regulation period display 38. The regulation period indicator 38 is in an ON state (lighted) during the regulation period. As described above, each instruction period (a part of the preparation state, the ART 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. 11 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. 11, the main CPU 301 transmits a first command (such as “A00”) to the sub CPU 412 in accordance with the winning area. For example, when the winning area of this game is lost, the main CPU 301 transmits a command “A00” to the sub CPU 412. Further, when the batting order replay (1 to 6) is won, the main CPU 301 transmits a command “A01”. Further, 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 transmits the command “A05” when the common bell is won. When the watermelon is won, the main CPU 301 transmits the command “A06”, and when the cherry is won, the main CPU 301 transmits the command “A07”.

  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 (such as “B01”) corresponding to the instruction number (instruction information) of the current game to the sub CPU 412. Specifically, when the instruction number “99” (no instruction) is determined in the current game, the main CPU 301 transmits a command “B99” to the sub CPU 412 as shown in FIG. As described above, the instruction number “99” is determined in each game in the normal state. Therefore, in the non-instruction period, the command “B99” is transmitted every game. The instruction number “99” is determined when a winning area (such as a loser) other than the batting order replay and the batting order bell is won in the instruction period.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the main CPU 301 transmits the command “B01” when the batting order replay 1 is won and the instruction number “01” (the order of left middle right) is determined in the instruction period. Further, the main CPU 301 transmits the command “B02” when the batting order replay 2 is won and the instruction number “02” (the left / right middle order) is determined in the instruction period, and the batting order replay 3 is won, and the instruction number When “03” (middle left / right order) is determined, the command “B03” is transmitted, and the batting order replay 4 is won, and when the instruction number “04” (middle right / left order) is determined, the command “B04” is If the batting order replay 5 is won and the instruction number “05” (the order in the middle left) is determined, the command “B05” is transmitted, the batting order replay 6 is won, and the instruction number “06” (the middle right and left) In this case, the command “B06” is transmitted.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the main CPU 301 transmits the command “B07” when 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 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 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. In the present embodiment, since the bonus state is all the BB state, the bonus ratio and the BB ratio match. In addition, the latest bonus rate and the latest BB rate match.

  FIG. 12A 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. 12A, the percentage storage area G1 stores the bonus percentage. The total number of payouts in the total game counting period is stored in the total cumulative storage area A, and the total number of payouts in the bonus operating state in the total game counting period is stored in the total cumulative storage area B. The total cumulative storage area A and the total cumulative storage area B are provided in the main RAM 303, for example. The main CPU 301 calculates, for every 400 games, the ratio (%) of the total number of payouts in the total cumulative storage area B to the total number of payouts in the total cumulative storage area A, and stores the calculation result as a bonus ratio in the ratio storage area G1. To do. When the calculation result includes a decimal part, the main CPU 301 discards the decimal part and stores only the integer part in the ratio storage area G1.

  As shown in FIG. 12A, 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. 12A, the ratio storage area G3 stores the restriction 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. 12A, the ratio storage area g1 stores the latest bonus ratio. The total of the payout number of the most recent 6000 games is stored in the set cumulative storage area a, and the total of the payout number in the latest 6000 bonus operation states is stored in the set cumulative storage area b. The set cumulative storage area a and the set cumulative storage area b are provided in the main RAM 303, for example. The main CPU 301 calculates the ratio (%) of the payout number in the set cumulative storage area b to the payout number in the set cumulative storage area a every 400 games, and sets the calculated result as the latest bonus ratio in the ratio storage area g1. Remember. When the calculation result includes a decimal part, the main CPU 301 discards the decimal part and stores only the integer part in the ratio storage area g1.

  As shown in FIG. 12A, 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 the ratio (%) of the number of payouts in the set cumulative storage area c to the payout number of the set cumulative storage area a every 400 games, and sets the calculation 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. 12B-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. 12B-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. 12B-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. 12B-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. 12B-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.

  FIG. 13A to FIG. 13F are diagrams for explaining the probability that each effect is determined in each effect state. The main CPU 301 uses the effect determination table T to determine either the development effect or the notification effect by lottery in the effect determination process. The effect determination table T is provided for each effect state.

  In the present embodiment, even if the effect state does not change, the effect determination table T used in the effect determination process may change. Specifically, the production determination table T for each production state includes the production table T for the production period, the production table T for the previous sign period, and a period that is not the internal middle state and is not the production period (hereinafter, “non-prediction period”). Production table T). When the effect state does not change, the aspect of the liquid crystal display device 30 or the like does not change, so it is difficult to grasp from the aspect of the liquid crystal display device 30 or the like that the effect determination table T used in the effect determination process has changed. That is, it is difficult to grasp from the aspect of the liquid crystal display device 30 and the like that it has shifted to the turnover period, that it has shifted to this precursor period, and that it has shifted to the non-precursor period.

  The main CPU 301 determines any one of the normal effect, the development effect, and the notice effect in the effect determining process for each game. The normal effect and the notification effect are effects that are completed in one game. The notice effect is an effect of notifying that the bonus combination is won. The normal effect is an effect for notifying the winning combination other than the bonus combination, for example. When the development effect is executed, a series of continuous effects are executed in the subsequent game. The continuous effect is executed over, for example, 1 to 3 games (2 to 4 games including the game in which the development effect is executed). In the final game of the continuous production, whether or not the bonus combination is successful is announced. The development effect (continuous effect) is executed once in the beat period, and the final game of the continuous effect becomes the final game of the beat period. However, it is good also as a structure where a whispering period continues even after a continuous production is complete | finished. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which can perform multiple times of continuous production | presentation in one turning period.

  FIG. 13A is a diagram for explaining the probabilities of each effect in the effect determination table TA (1-3) used in each game in the normal state. As shown in FIG. 13A, the effect determination table TA1 is used in the non-precursor period, the effect determination table TA2 is used in the hitting period, and the effect determination table TA3 is used in the present precursor period. In the normal state, the normal performance Ea1 is executed in common during the non-precursor period, the turnover period, and the present precursor period. Further, as shown in FIG. 13A, in the effect determination table TA1, the normal effect Ea1 is executed with the probability Pa11, and the development effect Ea2 and the notification effect Ea3 are not executed. On the other hand, the development effect Ea2 is executed in common in the turnover period and the previous sign period.

  When the development effect Ea2 is executed, a continuous effect corresponding to the development effect Ea2 is executed in the subsequent game. A common continuous production is executed in the turnover period and the precursor period. However, in the final game of continuous production during the roaring period, the bonus combination is informed that it is not won. On the other hand, in the final game of the continuous production in the previous sign period, it is notified that the bonus combination is won. According to the above configuration, when the development effect (continuous effect) is executed, the player's expectation for the bonus combination can be improved. The notification effect Ea3 is executed only during the previous sign period.

  FIG. 13B is a diagram for explaining the probabilities of each effect in the effect determination table TB (1-3) used in each game in the chance state. As shown in FIG. 13B, the effect determination table TB1 is used in the non-precursor period, the effect determination table TB2 is used in the scoring period, and the effect determination table TB3 is used in the present precursor period. In the chance state, the normal performance Eb1 is executed in common in the non-precursor period, the turnover period, and the present precursor period. Further, as shown in FIG. 13B, in the effect determination table TB1, the normal effect Eb1 is executed with the probability Pb11, and the development effect Eb2 and the notification effect Eb3 are not executed.

  The development effect Eb2 is executed in common in the turnover period and the previous sign period. When the development effect Eb2 is executed, a continuous effect corresponding to the development effect Eb2 is executed in the subsequent game. In the present embodiment, the probability that the development effect is determined is configured to be lower in the chance state than in the normal state.

  Specifically, the probability Pb22 that the development effect Eb2 is determined in the turnover period in the chance state is lower than the probability Pa22 in which the development effect Ea2 is determined in the turnover period in the normal state. Further, the probability Pb23 that the development effect Eb2 is determined in the present sign period in the chance state is lower than the probability Pa23 that the development effect Ea2 is determined in the present sign period in the normal state. In the chance state, the probability that the notification effect Eb2 is executed is higher than the probability that the development effect Eb2 is executed. As will be described in detail later, in the above configuration, the inconvenience that the chance state ends during the continuous production and the end game of the chance state becomes difficult to grasp is suppressed. The notification effect Ea3 is executed only during the previous sign period.

  FIG.13 (c) is a figure for demonstrating the probability of each production | presentation in production | presentation determination table TC (1-3) used with each game of a collision state. As shown in FIG. 13C, the effect determination table TC1 is used in the non-precursor period, the effect determination table TC2 is used in the turnover period, and the effect determination table TC3 is used in the present precursor period. In the bumped state, the normal performance Ec1 is executed in common during the non-precursor period, the turnover period, and the present precursor period.

  As shown in FIG. 13C, in the effect determination table TC1, the normal effect Ec1 is executed with the probability Pc11, and the development effect Ec2 and the notification effect Ec3 are not executed. On the other hand, the development effect Ec2 is executed in common in the turnover period and the previous sign period. When the development effect Ec2 is executed, a continuous effect corresponding to the development effect Ec2 is executed in the subsequent game. The announcement effect Ec3 is executed only in the previous sign period.

  FIG. 13D is a diagram for explaining the probabilities of each effect in the effect determination table TD (1-3) used in each game in the ART state. As shown in FIG. 13D, the effect determination table TD1 is used in the non-precursor period, the effect determination table TD2 is used in the turnover period, and the effect determination table TD3 is used in the present precursor period. In the ART state, the normal performance Ed1 is executed in common in the non-precursor period, the turnover period, and the present precursor period. Further, as shown in FIG. 13D, in the effect determination table TD1, the normal effect Ed1 is executed with the probability Pd11, and the development effect Ed2 and the notification effect Ed3 are not executed. On the other hand, the development effect Ed2 is executed in common in the turnover period and the previous sign period. When the development effect Ed2 is executed, a continuous effect corresponding to the development effect Ed2 is executed in the subsequent game. The announcement effect Ed3 is executed only during the previous sign period.

  In the present embodiment, the probability Pc33 that the notification effect Ec3 is determined in the present sign period in the collision state is higher than the probability Pd33 that the notification effect Ed3 is determined in the ART state. Further, the probability Pc33 that the announcement effect Ec3 is determined is higher than the probability Pc23 that the development effect Ec2 is determined in the present sign period in the bumping state. Furthermore, the probability Pc22 that the development effect Ec2 is determined in the hit period in the hit state is lower than the probability Pd22 that the development effect Ec2 is determined in the hit period in the ART state. As will be described in detail later, in the above-described configuration, the period until the winning of the bonus combination is announced is more easily shortened in the hit state than in the ART state.

  FIG. 13E is a diagram for explaining the probabilities of each effect in the effect determination tables TE (1 to 3) used in each game in the ready state. As shown in FIG. 13 (e), the effect determination table TE1 is used in the non-precursor period, the effect determination table TE2 is used in the scoring period, and the effect determination table TE3 is used in the present precursor period. In the ready state, the normal performance Ee1 is executed in common during the non-precursor period, the turnover period, and the present precursor period. Further, as shown in FIG. 13E, in the effect determination table TE1, the normal effect Ee1 is executed with the probability Pe11, and the development effect Ee2 and the notification effect Ee3 are not executed.

  The development effect Ee2 is executed in common in the turnover period and the previous sign period. When the development effect Ee2 is executed, a continuous effect corresponding to the development effect Ee2 is executed in the subsequent game. In the present embodiment, the probability that the development effect is determined is configured to be lower in the preparation state than in the normal state. Specifically, the probability Pe22 that the development effect Ee2 is determined in the rolling period in the preparation state is lower than the probability Pa22 that the development effect Ea2 is determined in the rolling period in the normal state. Further, the probability Pe23 that the development effect Ee2 is determined in the pre-signature period in the preparation state is lower than the probability Pa23 that the development effect Ea2 is determined in the pre-signature period in the normal state.

  As will be described in detail later, in the above configuration, the inconvenience that the preparation state ends during the continuous production and it is difficult to grasp the end game of the preparation state is suppressed. The announcement effect Ee3 is executed only during the previous sign period. Further, in the preparation state, the probability that the notification effect e3 is executed is higher than the probability that the development effect e2 is executed.

  FIG. 13F is a diagram for explaining the probabilities of each effect in the effect determination table TF (1-3) used in each game waiting to fall. As shown in FIG. 13F, the effect determination table TF1 is used in the non-precursor period, the effect determination table TF2 is used in the turn period, and the effect determination table TF3 is used in the present sign period. In the fall waiting state, the normal effect Ea1 is executed in common in the non-precursor period, the turnover period, and the present precursor period as in the normal state described above.

  As shown in FIG. 13F, in the effect determination table TF1, the normal effect Ea1 is executed with the probability Pf11, and the development effect Ea2 and the notification effect Ea3 are not executed. On the other hand, the development effect Ea2 is executed in common in the turnover period and the previous sign period. When the development effect Ea2 is executed, a continuous effect corresponding to the development effect Ea2 is executed in the subsequent game. The notification effect Ea3 is executed only during the previous sign period.

  In the fall waiting state, it is difficult to execute the development effect Ea2 compared to the normal state. Specifically, the probability Pf22 that the development effect Ea2 is determined in the rolling period in the fall waiting state is lower than the probability Pa22 that the development effect Ea2 is determined in the normal period. In addition, the probability Pf23 that the development effect Ea2 is determined in the previous sign period in the fall waiting state is lower than the probability Pa23 that the development effect Ea2 is determined in the present sign period in the normal state. In the fall waiting state, the probability that the notification effect Ea2 is determined is higher than the probability that the development effect Ea2 is determined. With the above configuration, the inconvenience that the fall waiting state ends during the continuous performance and it is difficult to grasp the end game in the fall waiting state is suppressed.

  FIG. 14A to FIG. 14B are diagrams for explaining the probability of shifting to the turnover period in each effect state. As described above, in the present embodiment, a game in which a rare combination (cherry, watermelon, weak chance, strong chance) is won independently (a bonus non-overlapping winning game) can be shifted to the beat period. FIG. 14 (a) to FIG. 14 (b) show the probability of transitioning to the beat period in a game in which a rare role is won alone. It should be noted that the probability of shifting to the scoring period differs depending on the type of rare combination.

  For example, it is assumed that a game in which a cherry is won makes a transition with a probability Pw during a hit period. Further, it is assumed that the transition to the hit period is determined by the probability Px in the game won by the watermelon, the probability Py in the game won by the weak chance, and the probability Pz in the game won by the strong chance. Furthermore, the winning probability of cherry (probability determined by the internal lottery process) is PW, the winning probability of watermelon is PX, the winning probability of weak chance is PY, and the winning probability of strong chance is PZ. The “transition probability” of the rolling period shown in FIG. 14A to FIG. 14B is obtained by the formula “Pw × PW + Px × PX + Py × PY + Pz × PZ”.

  In this embodiment, when the transition to the beat period is determined, the number of games in the beat period is determined by lottery. The “average number of games” in the rolling period shown in FIG. 14A to FIG. 14F is an average value of the number of games in the rolling period determined by lottery when the transition to the rolling period is determined. As will be described in detail later, the transition probability and the average number of games in the rolling period vary depending on the performance state.

  By the way, suppose a configuration in which the average number of games in the previous sign period is extremely shorter than the average number of games in the rolling period. For example, a configuration is assumed in which the average number of games in the previous sign period is about 2 and the average number of games in the beat period is about 10. With the above configuration, when the beat period is prolonged (for example, when it exceeds 3), there is an inconvenience that it is easy to grasp that it is not the precursor period (the bonus combination is not won). In consideration of the above circumstances, the average number of games during the scoring period of the present embodiment is configured to be substantially the same as the average number of games during the previous sign period when the bonus combination is won. According to the above configuration, the above-described inconvenience is suppressed.

  FIG. 14A is a diagram for explaining the transition probability and the average number of games in the turnover period in the normal state. As shown in FIG. 14 (a), in the normal state, it shifts to the hit period with a probability of about 90% when the rare combination is won. Further, in the normal state, the average number of games during the rotting period is about seven times. Specifically, when the transition to the beat period is determined in the normal state, any one of 1 to 10 games is determined by lottery as the number of games in the beat period.

  The normal state has a higher probability of transition to the roaring period than other production states. In addition, the normal state has a larger average number of games during the roaring period than other production states. However, you may provide the production state with a higher probability of transition to the turnover period than the normal state. In addition, an effect state may be provided in which the average number of games played in the rotting period is greater than that in the normal state.

  FIG. 14B is a diagram for explaining the transition probability and the average number of games in the turnover period in the chance state. As shown in FIG. 14 (b), in the chance state, when a rare combination is won, it shifts to the hit period with a probability of about 30%. Further, in the chance state, the average number of games during the rotting period is one.

  By the way, the chance state is an effect state in which it is easier to win the ART state than, for example, the normal state. In the above chance state, the player plays in the hope of winning the ART state. As in the normal state described above, a configuration (hereinafter referred to as “proportional”) is assumed that is relatively easy to shift to the beat period in the chance state. In the above comparison, it is easy for a player who is expected to win the ART state to execute a specific effect that improves the expectation level of winning the bonus combination. Therefore, depending on the player, due to the specific effect that improves the degree of expectation of winning the bonus combination, it may not be possible to pay attention to whether or not the ART state is successful, and there may be an inconvenience that the specific effect is uncomfortable.

  In consideration of the above circumstances, the transition probability and the average number of games in the rolling period in the chance state of the present embodiment are smaller than the transition probability and the average number of times in the rolling period in the normal state. According to the configuration of the present embodiment described above, for example, as compared with the above-described proportionality, inconvenience that it becomes impossible to pay attention to whether or not the ART state is in the chance state is suppressed.

  FIG. 14 (c) is a diagram for explaining the transition probability and the average number of games in the turnover period in the preparation state. As shown in FIG. 14 (c), in the preparation state, when a rare role is won, the player enters the scoring period with a probability of about 30%. Further, in the preparation state, the average number of games during the rotting period is one.

  As described above, in the preparation state, a stop operation order for shifting the RT state to the RT2 state is instructed. In addition, when the preparation state is shifted to the RT2 state, the effect state is shifted to the ART state. In the above configuration, in a game in which a stop operation mode for shifting the RT state to RT2 is instructed in the preparation state, when a specific effect that improves the winning expectation of the bonus combination is frequently executed, It is assumed that there is an inconvenience that the stop operation cannot be performed as instructed (so-called operation error occurs).

  In consideration of the above circumstances, the transition probability and the average number of games in the rolling period in the preparation state of the present embodiment are smaller than the transition probability and the average number of times in the rolling period in the normal state. According to the configuration of the present embodiment described above, for example, each of the transition probability and the average number of games in the scoring period in the chance state is equivalent to each of the transition probability and the average number of games in the scoring period in the normal chance state. In comparison, the above inconvenience is suppressed.

  FIG. 14 (d) is a diagram for explaining the transition probability and the average number of games in the hit period in the collision state. As shown in FIG. 14 (d), in the hit state, when a rare combination is won, it shifts to the hit period with a probability of about 70%. Further, in the hit state, the average number of games during the beat period is one.

  By the way, when the specific effect (development effect) for improving the expectation of the bonus combination is executed, depending on the player, the operation for proceeding with the game (for example, the operation of the stop button 25) is temporarily stopped. There is a case where the specific performance is appreciated. Therefore, when the specific effect is executed, the time length of one game is likely to be longer than when the specific effect is not executed. That is, even when the number of games is the same, the longer the specific presentation is performed, the longer the time length until the period ends. In other words, when the number of games is the same, it is easier to prolong the beat period than the non-predict period.

  As described above, the hit state is an effect state in which the period from when the bonus state ends to when the bonus combination is announced is likely to be shortened. In the above-mentioned hit state, the player can feel that the bonus combination is won in a short period after the previous bonus state ends. However, if the transition probability of the rolling period in the hit state is relatively high, the frequency of execution of the specific effect is increased, so that the time length of one game becomes long, and the above-described purpose cannot be achieved. Further, if the average number of games in the hit period in the bumped state is relatively large, the above inconvenience is likely to be manifested.

  In consideration of the above circumstances, in this embodiment, the transition probability of the rolling period in the hit state is set to be lower than that in the normal state. According to the above configuration, for example, the above-described inconvenience is suppressed as compared with a configuration in which the transition probability of the rolling period is substantially the same in the hit state and the normal state. Further, according to the configuration of the present embodiment, the average number of games in the hit period in the hit state is smaller than the normal state. According to the above configuration, for example, the effect of suppressing the above-described inconvenience is particularly remarkable as compared to a configuration in which the average number of games during the hit period is substantially the same in the hit state and the normal state.

  FIG. 14 (e) is a diagram for explaining the transition probability and average number of games in the turnover period in this ART state. As shown in FIG. 14 (e), in this ART state, when a rare combination is won, it shifts to the beat period at about 80%. Further, in this ART state, the average number of games during the rotting period is about three times. FIG. 14 (f) is a diagram for explaining the transition probability and the average number of games in the rolling period in the fall waiting state. As shown in FIG. 14 (f), in the fall waiting state, when a rare role is won, it shifts to the beat period at about 1%. Further, in the fall waiting state, the average number of games during the rolling period is about one.

  FIGS. 15, 16 and 18 are time charts for explaining specific examples of the precursor period (Rx) or turnover period (Ry). In the above time chart, the effect table T, the effect state, and the RT state at each time point are shown. Further, the length in the horizontal axis direction of the precursor period Rx shown in FIGS. 15, 16 and 18 is longer as the average number of games in the precursor period Rx is larger. Similarly, the length of the rolling period Ry in the horizontal axis direction is longer as the average number of games in the rolling period Ry is larger.

  FIG. 15A-1 is a time chart for explaining the precursor period in the normal state. In the specific example of FIG. 15A-1, it is assumed that a bonus combination is won at time Sa1. In the above case, the state shifts from the RT0 state to the internal middle state at the time point Sa1. In addition, at the time point Sa1, the effect determination table used in the effect determination process is switched from the effect determination table TA1 to the effect determination table TA3. Further, in the specific example of FIG. 15A-1, it is assumed that the notification effect (Ea3) is executed at the time point Sa2.

  In the above specific example, the time point Sa1 to the time point Sa2 is the precursor period Rxa. As described above, this pre-sign period ends when the bonus role winning notification is performed as a development effect (bonus notification by a continuous effect) or a notification effect. Therefore, the number of games in the precursor period Rxa becomes shorter as the probability that the development effect or notification effect is executed in the precursor period Rxa is higher, and becomes longer as the probability that the development effect or notification effect is executed is lower. That is, the average number of games in the precursor period Rxa depends on the probability Pa23 that the development effect is executed and the probability Pa33 that the notice effect is executed in the effect determination table TA3 (see FIG. 13 described above). As described above, when the notification effect is executed in the normal state, or when the winning of the bonus combination is notified in the continuous effect, the previous sign period ends and the state shifts to the post-notification state X (see FIG. 9).

  In the specific example of FIG. 15A-1, it is assumed that the symbol combination related to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line at the time Sa3 in the post-notification state X. In the above case, the production state shifts from the time point Sa3 to the bonus state, and the internal middle state shifts to the bonus operation state. If the bonus operation state is shifted to before the end of the precursor period (before the announcement effect is executed), the effect state directly shifts from the normal state to the bonus state.

  FIG. 15A-2 is a time chart for explaining the normal period. In the specific example of FIG. 15 (a-2), it is assumed that the rare role is won at the time Sa4 and the transition to the beat period is determined. In the case described above, at the time point Sa4, the number of games in the rolling period is determined by lottery. When the beat period starts, the effect determination table is switched from the effect determination table TA1 to the effect determination table TA2. In the specific example of FIG. 15A-2, it is assumed that the beat period ends at time Sa5. When the beat period ends, the effect determination table returns from the effect determination table TA2 to the effect determination table TA1.

  FIG. 15B-1 is a time chart for explaining the present sign period in the chance state. In the specific example of FIG. 15 (b-1), it is assumed that the normal state is shifted to the chance state at time Sb1. In the above case, the effect determination table used in the effect determination process is switched from the effect determination table TA to the effect determination table TB1. In the specific example of FIG. 15 (b-1), it is assumed that a bonus combination is won at time Sb2 after the transition to the chance state. In the above case, the state shifts from the RT0 state to the internal middle state at time Sb2. At time Sb2, the effect determination table used in the effect determination process is switched from the effect determination table TB1 to the effect determination table TB3. Further, in the specific example of FIG. 15 (b-1), it is assumed that a notification effect (Ea3) is executed at time Sb3.

  In the above specific example, the time period Sb2 to the time point Sb3 is the precursor period Rxb. The number of games in the precursor period Rxb decreases as the probability that the development effect Eb2 or the notification effect Eb3 is executed in the precursor period Rxb increases, and increases as the probability that the development effect Eb2 or the notification effect Eb3 is executed is low. . That is, the average number of games in the precursor period Rxb depends on the probability Pb23 that the development effect Eb2 is executed and the probability Pb33 that the notification effect Eb3 is executed in the effect determination table TB3 (see FIG. 13 described above).

  As described above, in the ART determination process in the chance state, the transition to the ART state is more easily determined than in the normal state. In the chance state, if the rare role is won, it is easy to win the ART state. Therefore, when a rare combination is won in the chance state, the player's expectation for the ART state increases. However, when the bonus combination is won in the chance state, the chance state determination process is not executed in the subsequent internal state. That is, if a game won in a rare role in a chance state is a pre-signature period, the chance state is not won in the game.

  In the present embodiment, in the chance state, it is not possible to clearly determine whether or not this is the precursor period (including a case where it cannot be substantially performed). Therefore, even if the rare role is won in the foreseeable period and there is no possibility of winning the ART state, there may be a disadvantage that some players mistakenly recognize that it is a chance to win the ART state. The longer the sign period of chance, the higher the chance that a rare role will be won in the sign period. Therefore, the inconvenience described above becomes apparent with a configuration in which the probable period of the chance state is likely to be prolonged.

  In consideration of the above circumstances, the present embodiment is configured such that the average number of games in the chance precursor state Rxa is less than the average number of games in the normal state precursor period Rxb. Specifically, the higher the probability that the notification effect will be executed in the precursor period (the probability of transition to the post-notification state), the shorter the precursor period. In the present embodiment, the probability Pb33 that the announcement effect Eb3 is executed in the chance sign main period Rxb is higher than the probability Pa33 that the notice effect Ea3 is executed in the normal sign indication period Rxa. Further, the higher the probability that the development effect is executed in the precursor period (the bonus combination winning notification is executed in the continuous effect), the shorter the precursor period.

  In the present embodiment, the probability Pb23 that the development effect Eb2 is executed in the chance state present sign period Rxb is higher than the probability Pb33 that the announcement effect Eb2 is executed in the normal sign state Rxa. According to the above configuration, for example, the above-described inconvenience is suppressed as compared with the configuration in which the probability that the announcement effect in the precursor period is executed and the probability that the development effect is executed are the same in the normal state and the chance state. The effect that it is.

  FIG. 15 (b-2) is a time chart for explaining the chance state turnover period. In the specific example of FIG. 15 (b-2), it is assumed that a transition is made to the chance state at the time point Sb4, a rare role is won at the time point Sb5 in the chance state, and the transition to the scoring period is determined. In the above case, at the time point Sb4, the number of games in the robbing period is determined by lottery. When the beat period starts, the effect determination table is switched from the effect determination table TB1 to the effect determination table TB2. In the specific example of FIG. 15B-2, it is assumed that the beat period ends at time Sa5. When the beat period ends, the effect determination table returns from the effect determination table TB2 to the effect determination table TB1.

  By the way, the chance state ends with 10 games. Therefore, if the development effect Eb2 is determined immediately before the chance state ends (for example, the ninth game in the chance state), the continuous effect is executed over the game after the game ended before the chance state ends. May be. However, in the above case, there is an inconvenience that it is difficult to grasp the end point of the chance state. In consideration of the above circumstances, in the present embodiment, the probability that the development effect is determined in the turnover period is lower in the chance state than in the normal state (Pb22 <Pa22). With the above configuration, for example, the probability that the development effect is determined is difficult to determine the development effect Eb2 immediately before the chance state ends, as compared with a configuration in which the normal state and the chance state are common. That is, it is difficult to execute a continuous effect immediately before the chance state ends, and the above-described inconvenience is suppressed.

  FIG. 16A is a time chart for explaining the present sign period in the collision state. As described above, the ART state immediately after the end of the bonus state (second bonus) is a collision state. When the bonus state ends, the state shifts to the ART state (crash state) through the preparation state, but the period of the preparation state is omitted in FIG. In the preparation state, the RT state shifts to the RT2 state. In the specific example of FIG. 16A, it is assumed that a bonus combination is won at the time point Sc1. In the above case, the state shifts from the RT2 state to the internal middle state at the time point Sc1. In addition, the effect determination table used in the effect determination process is switched from the effect determination table TC1 to the effect determination table TC3 at the time point Sc1. Further, in the specific example of FIG. 16A, it is assumed that a notification effect is executed at the time point Sc2.

  In the specific example described above, the time period Sc1 to the time point Sc2 is the precursor period Rxc. The number of games in the precursor period Rxc becomes shorter as the probability that the development effect Ec2 or the notice effect Ec3 is executed in the precursor period Rxc is higher, and becomes longer as the probability that the development effect Ec2 or the notification effect Ec3 is executed is lower. . That is, the average number of games in the precursor period Rxc depends on the probability Pc23 that the development effect is executed and the probability Pc33 that the notification effect is executed in the effect determination table TC3 (see FIG. 13 described above). As described above, when the notification effect Ec3 is executed in the collision state, the effect state shifts to the post-notification state Y (see FIG. 9).

  FIG. 16B is a time chart for explaining the present precursor period in the ART state. As described above, the state shifts to the ART state after the collision state is completed. In the specific example of FIG. 16B, it is assumed that a bonus combination is won at time Sd1. In the above case, the state shifts from the RT2 state to the internal middle state at time Sd1. In addition, the effect determination table used in the effect determination process is switched from the effect determination table TD1 to the effect determination table TD3 at time Sd1. In the specific example of FIG. 16B, it is assumed that a notification effect is executed at time Sd2.

  In the specific example described above, the time point Sd1 to the time point Sd2 is the precursor period Rxd. The number of games in the precursor period Rxd becomes shorter as the probability that the development effect Ed2 or the announcement effect Ed3 is executed in the precursor period Rxd becomes higher, and becomes longer as the probability that the development effect Ed2 or the notification effect Ed3 is executed is lower. . That is, the average number of games in the precursor period Rxd depends on the probability Pd23 that the development effect is executed and the probability Pd33 that the notification effect is executed in the effect determination table TD3 (see FIG. 13 described above). As described above, when the notification effect Ed3 is executed in the ART state, the effect state shifts to the post-notification state Y (see FIG. 9).

  The hit state is an effect state for causing the player to feel that a bonus combination has been won in a short period after the end of the previous bonus state. Specifically, the probability Pc33 that the notification effect Ec3 is executed in the present sign period Rxc in the collision state is higher than the probability Pd33 that the notification effect Ed3 is executed in the present sign period Rxd in the ART state. In addition, the probability Pc23 that the development effect Ec2 is executed in the present sign period Rxc in the collision state is higher than the probability Pd33 that the notice effect Ed2 is executed in the present sign period Rxd in the ART state. According to the above configuration, the average number of games in the present precursor period Rxc in the bumped state is likely to be shorter than the average number of games in the present precursor period Rxd in the ART state.

  There is a situation that the player feels that the bonus combination is won in a short period after the last bonus state ends, the shorter the pre-predictive period Rxc in the bumping state (the earlier the bonus combination is announced) . Therefore, according to the present embodiment described above, for example, the previous bonus state is completed as compared with a configuration in which the average number of games in the pre-cursor period Rxc in the struck state is longer than the average number of games in the pre-sign period Rxd in the ART state. It is easy for the player to feel that the bonus combination has been won in a short period of time.

  Further, in the present sign period in the collision state of the present embodiment, the probability Pc33 of determining the notification effect Ec3 is higher than the probability Pc23 of determining the development effect Ec3. In other words, the probability of being notified in the notification effect Ec3 that is completed in one game is higher than the probability of winning the bonus combination in the continuous effect. Therefore, the effect that it is easy for the player to feel that the bonus combination is won in a short period after the end of the previous bonus state is particularly remarkable.

  It should be noted that the display state of the liquid crystal display device 30 and the like may be common in the bumping state and the main ART state. In the above configuration, the display mode of the liquid crystal display device 30 and the like does not change before and after a predetermined number of times (50 times) of the game is executed after shifting to the ART state. However, before the game is executed a predetermined number of times after the transition to the ART state, the average number of games in the foreseeing period and the roaring period is compared with after the predetermined number of games are executed. There is little, and the probability of development production becomes low.

  FIG. 16C is a time chart for explaining a specific example of the collision state, similarly to the above-described FIG. The specific example of FIG. 16C is different from FIG. 16A in that the turnover period Ryc is shown in addition to the precursor period Rxc in the collision state. In the specific example of FIG. 16 (c), a case is shown in which the transition is made once to the turnover period Ryc before the transition to the precursor period Rxc.

  In the specific example of FIG. 16C, it is assumed that the collision state is started at the time point Sc3. Further, in the specific example of FIG. 16C, it is assumed that a rare role is won at the point of time Sc4 in the bumping state and the transition to the beat period Ryc is determined. When the beat period Ryc starts, the effect determination table is switched from the effect determination table TC1 to the effect determination table TC2. In the specific example of FIG. 16C, it is assumed that the beat period Ryc ends at the time point Sc5. When the turnover period Ryc ends, the effect determination table returns from the effect determination table TC2 to the effect determination table TC1.

  In the specific example of FIG. 16C, it is assumed that a bonus combination is won at time Sc6. In the above case, the state shifts from the RT2 state to the internal middle state at the time point Sc6. In addition, the effect determination table used in the effect determination process is switched from the effect determination table TC1 to the effect determination table TC3 at the time point Sc6. Further, in the specific example of FIG. 16C, it is assumed that the notification effect is executed at the time point Sc7. In the above case, the time period Sc6 to the time point Sc7 is the precursor period Rxc. When this precursor period Rxc ends, the effect state shifts to the post-notification state Y.

  In the specific example described above, the period T from the end of the bonus state until the end of the hit state (until the bonus combination is notified) is from time point Sc3 to time point Sc6. As described with reference to FIG. 16A described above, the shorter the precursor period Rxc, the shorter the period T of the collision state. In addition, as described above, in a game in which a specific effect that improves the expectation of the bonus combination is executed, there is a situation in which a player can easily play a game more slowly than a game that is not executed. The specific performance is easily executed during the turnover period. Therefore, the shorter the one-stroke period Ryc, the shorter the length of the period T of the bump state. Further, the smaller the number of times of transition to the rolling period Ryc, the shorter the time length of the abutting state period T is.

  As understood from the above description, when the bonus state is finished and the state is shifted to the bumping state, the time length until the bonus combination is notified is likely to be shortened as the transition probability to the hit period in the bumping state is low. In addition, as the average number of games played during the rolling period is smaller, the length of time until the bonus combination is notified tends to be shorter. In the hit state of the present embodiment, the probability of transition to the roaring period is lower than that in the normal state, and the average number of games in the roaring period is lower than in the normal state. Therefore, according to the configuration of the present embodiment, for example, in comparison with the configuration in which the transition probability and the average number of games in the hit period are common in the hit state and the normal state, the bonus combination is notified in the hit state after being won. The length of time until the end is likely to be shortened. Therefore, there is an advantage that the player can easily feel that the bonus combination is continuously changed in a short period in the hit state.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the production state does not change, it is impossible to grasp from the aspect of the liquid crystal display device 30 or the like whether or not the present period has shifted. In this embodiment, the winning probability of replay is common to the RT2 state and the internal state. In addition, the winning probability of each winning area other than the replay is common to the RT2 state and the internal medium state. Therefore, the expected value (hereinafter referred to as “base value”) of medals that increase (decrease) in one game is substantially equal between the RT2 state and the internal middle state. In the ART state, in addition to the non-precursor period, the stop operation order is instructed by the instruction display 16 in the turnover period and the present precursor period.

  In the ART state, when the game is continued according to the instruction of the instruction display 16, the base value in the RT2 state and the internal intermediate state is about “−0.2”. According to the above configuration, the base value does not change when shifting to the precursor period in the ART state. Therefore, for example, it is difficult to detect from the base value that the base value has shifted to the present precursor period compared to a configuration in which the base value changes when the state shifts to the previous precursor period in the ART state. In the configuration in which the base value changes before and after the transition to the precursor period, it can be detected from the base value that it is the precursor period (internal medium state). In the above configuration, since it is possible to detect that the bonus combination has been won before the announcement effect and the continuous effect are announced, the player's interest in the notification effect and the continuous effect is reduced. . In the configuration of the present embodiment in which the base value does not change before and after the transition to the precursor period, the above inconvenience is suppressed.

  It should be noted that the base value when a game is played in accordance with the instruction from the instruction display 16 during the precursor period may be a numerical value “0” or more. With the above configuration, medals can be increased even during the precursor period. However, in the above configuration, there is a disadvantage that the player's profit is excessive. In the present embodiment, since the base value is smaller than the numerical value “0” in the case of playing according to the instruction on the instruction display 16 in the precursor period, the above inconvenience is suppressed.

  However, in the configuration in which the base value of the internal middle state is smaller than the numerical value “0”, when the internal middle state is prolonged, there may be a disadvantage that the player is excessively disadvantaged. For example, if the player cannot grasp for a long time that the internal medium state has been changed, the internal medium state is likely to be prolonged. Therefore, the above-described inconvenience is manifested in a configuration in which the prognostic period (the period until the bonus combination is announced) is likely to be prolonged. In order to suppress the above inconveniences, in the present embodiment, the present precursor period in the ART state (the bump state, the present ART state, and the judge state) is likely to be shorter than the present precursor period in the normal state. The above configuration will be described in detail below.

  FIG. 17A is a diagram for explaining increase / decrease of medals in the ART state. FIG. 17A shows a case where the number of medals used in each game is subtracted from the number of medals paid out to the player in each game when the state shifts to the internal middle state in the ART state and then shifts to the bonus operating state. It is a slump graph which shows the relationship between the result (henceforth "difference number") (vertical axis) and the number of games (horizontal axis).

  In the specific example of FIG. 17A, it is assumed that a bonus combination is won in the “na0” game in the ART state. In the above case, the game moves from the “na0” -th game to the internal state. Further, in the specific example of FIG. 17A, a case is assumed in which it is notified in the “na1” game that a bonus combination is won in a notification effect or a continuous effect. In the above case, the “na0” -th game to the “na1” -th game are the precursor period Rx. In the specific example of FIG. 17A, it is assumed that the symbol combination of the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line in the “na2” game in the ART state. In the above case, the state from the “na1” -th game to the “na2” -th game is the post-notification state Y.

  In the post-notification state Y, the player performs a stop operation (so-called “pressing”) in such a manner that the symbol combination of the bonus combination can be stopped and displayed on the active line. In the present embodiment, the period from when the bonus combination winning notification is made until the bonus combination symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the active line is referred to as a target period Rz. The average number of games in the pushing period Rz varies depending on the player. For example, the pressing period Rz tends to be longer for beginners. In the specific example of FIG. 17A, the game moves from the “na2” game to the bonus operating state. As described above, in the internal middle state, even if the stop operation is performed according to the instruction of the instruction display 16, the medal is decreased. Temporarily, the base value in the internal middle state is m (m = −0.2). In the above case, in the specific example of FIG. 17A, “((na2) − (na0)) × (−m)” (= Ma) from the transition to the internal middle state to the transition to the bonus operation state. ) Medals decrease.

  FIG. 17B is a diagram for explaining increase / decrease of medals in the ART state in the comparison of this embodiment. FIG. 17B shows the difference number (vertical axis) and the number of games (horizontal) in the case of shifting to the internal middle state in the ART state and then shifting to the bonus operating state, as in FIG. It is a slump graph which shows the relationship with an axis | shaft. In the above comparison, the base value of the internal intermediate state when the stop operation is performed according to the instruction of the instruction display 16 is m (similar to the present embodiment). Further, in the above comparison, the number of games in the push period Rz is the same as that in the present embodiment.

  In the comparison of FIG. 17 (b), the average number of games in the precursor period Rx is different from the present embodiment. Specifically, in the above comparison, the average number of games in the precursor period Rx is substantially the same as the normal state. As described above, the average number of games in the precursor period Rx of this embodiment is shorter in the ART state than in the normal state. Therefore, the average number of games (7 times) in the prognostic period Rx in the ART state in the comparative example is longer than the average number of games (1 time) in the pre-signature period Rx in the ART state in the present embodiment.

  In the comparison of FIG. 17B, the bonus combination is won in the “nb0” game in the ART state, the bonus combination is notified in the “nb1” game, and the bonus combination is played in the “nb2” game. Assume that the symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the active line. In the above case, “((nb2) − (nb0)) × (−m)” (= Mb) medals decreases from the transition to the internal middle state to the transition to the bonus operation state. The number of medals that decrease from the transition to the internal middle state to the transition to the bonus operating state increases as the precursor period Rx increases. Therefore, the number Mb of medals that decrease from the transition to the internal intermediate state in the proportional ratio to the transition to the bonus operating state is the time between the transition to the internal intermediate state and the transition to the bonus operating state in the present embodiment. The number of medals to decrease is greater than Ma. According to the above embodiment, for example, in comparison with the comparative example of FIG. 17B, the disadvantage that the player becomes excessively disadvantageous when the internal medium state is prolonged is suppressed.

  FIG. 18A is a time chart for explaining the preparation period of the preparation state. In the specific example of FIG. 18A, it is assumed that the rare role is won at the time point Se1 in the preparation state and the transition to the scoring period is determined. In the case described above, at the time point Se1, the number of games in the rolling period is determined by lottery. When the beat period starts, the effect determination table is switched from the effect determination table TE1 to the effect determination table TE2. In the specific example of FIG. 18A, it is assumed that the beat period ends at time Se2. When the beat period ends, the effect determination table returns from the effect determination table TE2 to the effect determination table TE1.

  By the way, the preparation state is finished when the state is shifted to the RT2 state, and is shifted to the ART state (a collision state). Therefore, if the transition is made to the RT2 state in the preparation state in which the continuous effect is executed, the continuous effect may be executed over the preparation state and the ART state. However, in the above case, there is an inconvenience that it is difficult to grasp the end point of the preparation state (the start point of the ART state). Considering the above circumstances, in this embodiment, the probability that the development effect is determined is lower in the normal state than in the ready state (Pe22 <Pa22). In the above configuration, for example, the probability that the development effect is determined is difficult to determine the development effect Ee2 immediately before the completion of the preparation state, as compared with a common configuration in the normal state and the preparation state. That is, it is difficult for the continuous performance to be executed immediately before the preparation state ends, and the above-described inconvenience is suppressed.

  FIG. 18B is a time chart for explaining the rolling period in the fall waiting state. In the specific example of FIG. 18B, it is assumed that a rare role is won at the time point Sf1 in the fall waiting state and the transition to the scoring period is determined. In the above case, at the time point Sf1, the number of games in the rolling period is determined by lottery. When the beat period starts, the effect determination table is switched from the effect determination table TF1 to the effect determination table TF2.

  In the specific example of FIG. 18A, it is assumed that the beat period ends at time Sf2. When the beat period ends, the effect determination table returns from the effect determination table TF2 to the effect determination table TF1. Further, in the specific example of FIG. 18A, it is assumed that at the time Sf3, the RT2 state is changed (falled) to the RT0 state. In the above case, the effect state after the time point SF3 becomes the normal state, and the effect determination table TA1 is used in the effect determination process after the time point SF3.

  In the present embodiment, in principle, the display mode of each effect executing means (liquid crystal display device 30 or the like) is different for each effect state. However, in the fall waiting state and the normal state, each effect executing means is controlled in a common display mode. Therefore, the same effect determination table TA as in the normal state may be used in the fall waiting state. However, the fall waiting state is the RT2 state, and the normal state is in principle the RT0 state. That is, the RT state is usually different between the fall state and the normal state. In the above configuration, if the same effect determination table TA as that in the normal state is used in the fall waiting state, depending on the player, the internal lottery process executed in the normal state in the fall waiting state may be different from the internal lottery process in principle. There may be an inconvenience that the user feels uncomfortable with the lottery process being executed.

  In consideration of the above circumstances, the configuration of the present embodiment has a configuration in which the effect determination table is different between the normal state and the fall waiting state. According to the above configuration, even in the normal state in which the RT state is different and the fall-waiting state, the configuration of each effect execution means and the effect to be executed are the same in the normal state and the fall-waiting state. Therefore, the normal state and the fall-waiting state are easily recognized as separate production states as compared to the configuration in which the productions are executed in the normal state and the fall-waiting state in the same frequency. Therefore, the inconvenience described above is suppressed.

  Further, the rolling period Ryf in the fall waiting state tends to be shorter than the rolling period Rya in the normal state. In the present embodiment, by changing the average number of games in the rolling period Ryf in the fall-waiting state and the average number of games in the rolling period Rya in the normal state, each effect execution means is displayed in common in the fall-waiting state and the normal state. Even in the configuration controlled in the mode, it is suggested that the RT state is different between the fall-waiting state and the normal state, so that it is possible to suppress the uncomfortable feeling that the RT state is different between the fall-waiting state and the normal state. The effect becomes particularly remarkable.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the internal lottery process (normal lottery) in the RT0 state is easy to be executed, and the internal lottery process (lotteries other than the normal lottery) in the RT2 state is easy to be executed. In the normal state (the first game state after a specific period), the internal lottery process is executed in the RT0 state, and the bonus state (special game state) is compared with the non-winning game. Thus, the internal lottery process in the RT2 state is executed in the fall waiting state (specific period), and the game that is not won in the bonus state has a configuration in which it is difficult to execute the development effect (specific effect). Therefore, for example, compared to a configuration in which the execution probability of the development effect Ea2 is the same in the fall-waiting state and the normal state, the effect of suppressing the uncomfortable feeling that the RT state is different between the fall-waiting state and the normal state is particularly remarkable. become.

  FIG. 19A is a conceptual diagram of the continuation determination table. As described above, when the ART state ends, the effect state shifts to the judge state. In each game in the judge state, whether or not to shift to the next real ART state is determined by lottery in the continuation determination process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 refers to the continuation determination table in the continuation determination process, and determines by lottery whether to shift to the next ART state (whether the ART state continues).

  In the judgment state continuation determination process, the probability that the continuation of the ART state is determined varies depending on the winning area. For example, if a rare combination is won in the judge state alone (bonus combinations do not overlap), the continuation of the ART state is determined with a probability of about 100%. However, it may be configured such that continuation is not determined when a rare combination is won. Further, the probability of continuation being determined may be changed according to the type of rare combination (watermelon, cherry, weak chance, strong chance).

  As shown in FIG. 19A, when the first bonus is won in the judge state, the non-winning is always determined in the continuation determination process. As described above, the first bonus has a different winning probability for each set value. In a game where a winning area with a different winning probability for each set value is won, continuation is not determined in the continuation determination process. When the first bonus is won in the judge state, the remaining number of games in the judge state is stored, and the state shifts to the post-notification state Y, and then shifts to the bonus state. When the bonus state ends, the state returns to the judgment state via the preparation state. The remaining number of games in the judge state is the number of remaining games saved in the game in which the first bonus state is won. In the above configuration, the probability that continuation is determined in the continuation determination process is common to all setting values.

  As shown in FIG. 19A, when the second bonus is won by the judge effect, continuation is determined with a probability of about 50% in the continuation determination process, and non-winning is determined with a probability of about 50%. When the second bonus is won and the continuation of the ART state is determined, the state shifts to the main ART state via the preparation state after the bonus state ends. On the other hand, when the second bonus is won and it is determined that the ART state is not won, the state shifts to the judge state through the preparation state after the bonus state ends.

  In the judgment effect, when the first bonus, the second bonus, the continuation of the ART state, or both the continuation of the second bonus and the ART state (hereinafter simply referred to as “bonus etc.”) are won, the announcement effect Eg3 (1-3) ) Is executed. In the above configuration, when the notification effect Eg3 is executed, the fact that a bonus or the like has been won is notified. The notification effect Eg3 includes a notification effect Eg31 and a notification effect Eg32. When a bonus or the like is won, notification effect determination processing is executed, and any of notification effects Eg3 is determined. As understood from the above description, in the above-mentioned notification effect E (ae) 3 (see FIG. 13), it was notified that the bonus combination was won, but in the judgment effect Eg3 in the judgment state, You are informed that you have won the continuation of the ART state.

  FIG. 19B is a conceptual diagram of the notification effect determination table. In the notification effect determination process, the notification effect determination table is referred to, and one of the notification effects Eg3 is determined by lottery. For example, when the rare role is elected and the continuation of the ART state is determined, as shown in FIG. 19B, the notification effect Eg31 is determined with a probability of about 30%, and the notification effect Eg32 is determined with a probability of about 70%. Is done. When the first bonus is won, the notification effect Eg31 is determined with a probability of approximately 70%, and the notification effect Eg32 is determined with a probability of approximately 30%. When the second bonus is won and the ART state is not won, the announcement effect Eg31 is determined with a probability of about 70%, and the notification effect Eg32 is determined with a probability of about 30%. In the case of winning the second bonus and winning the ART state, the notification effect Eg31 is determined with a probability of about 40%, and the notification effect Eg32 is determined with a probability of about 60%.

  FIG. 19C is a simulation diagram of each image G (1-4) displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 when a bonus or the like is won in the judge state. In this embodiment, a configuration that can effectively notify that the bonus combination has been won and the ART state has been continued is employed. The above configuration will be described in detail below.

  The common notification image G1 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the notification effect Eg31. The common notification image G1 is an image in which it is not possible to know which of the bonuses has been won. For example, as shown in FIG. 19C, a message “WIN!” Is displayed in the common notification image G1. Further, as described above, the notification effect Eg31 can be determined regardless of which of the bonuses is won. In the above notification effect Eg31, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of predicting which of the bonuses has been won. Although not shown in the figure, in the notice effect Eg32, an image in which it is not possible to grasp which of the bonuses has been won is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. Further, as described above, the notification effect Eg32 can be determined regardless of which of the bonuses is won. In the above notification effect Eg32, as with the notification effect Eg31, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of predicting which of the bonuses has been won.

  When the next game is started after the game in which the notification effect Eg3 is executed (the game in which the common notification image G1 is displayed) is executed, the ART continuing image G2 or the bonus confirmed image G3 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. Is done. Specifically, when the rare role is won in the judge state and only the continuation of the ART state is won, the common notification image G1 is switched to the ART continuation image G2 (Sg1 in FIG. 19C). In the ART continuing image G2, as shown in FIG. 19C, an image for notifying that the ART state continues is displayed. On the other hand, when the first bonus or the second bonus is won in the judge state, the common notification image G1 is switched to the bonus fixed image G2 (Sg2 in FIG. 19C). In the above configuration, when the ART continuation image G2 is displayed in the next game in which the notification effect Eg3 is executed, the player knows that he has won only the continuation of the ART state among bonuses and the like.

  The bonus confirmation image G3 displays an image for notifying that one of the bonus combinations has been won. For example, as shown in FIG. 19C, an image representing the message “bonus confirmed” is displayed on the bonus confirmed image G3. In the bonus confirmation image G3 described above, it cannot be determined whether the first bonus or the second bonus is won in the judge state. As described above, the second bonus can be won for continuing the ART state, but the first bonus is not won for continuing the ART state. Therefore, when the bonus confirmation image G3 is displayed, the player expects that the second bonus is won.

  Bonus confirmed image G3 is displayed on liquid crystal display device 30 in post-notification state Y. By the combination of symbols of the bonus combination that can be stopped and displayed on the active line in the state Y after the notification, the player can grasp whether the first bonus has been won or the second bonus has been won in the judge state. According to the above configuration, the player's expectation that the second bonus may be won can be maintained until the symbol combination of the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line. Note that the type of bonus combination may be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 3 during the period from when the bonus confirmation image G3 is displayed until the bonus combination symbol combination is stopped and displayed.

  When the symbol combination of the bonus combination is stopped and displayed, the bonus medium image G4 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 (Sg3 in FIG. 19C). The bonus mid-image G4 displays, for example, the number of medals to be paid out until the bonus operating state is completed. By the way, if the second bonus is won in the judge state, the continuation of the ART state may be determined. However, the bonus image G4 is common to the case where the continuation of the ART state is determined and the case where the continuation of the ART state is not determined.

  When a bonus combination (first bonus, second bonus) is won in the judge state, whether or not the continuation of the ART state is won is determined based on the image of the liquid crystal display device 30 (common notification image G1, bonus confirmed image G3, bonus in progress) It cannot be grasped from the image G4). If the second bonus is won and the ART state is continued, the ART continuation screen G2 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 after the bonus operation state ends (Sg4 in FIG. 19), and the state shifts to the preparation state. To do. If the ART state is not won, the ART continuation screen G2 is not displayed after the bonus operation state ends.

  In the present embodiment described above, whether or not a bonus or the like is notified by the common notification image G1, and then whether or not the bonus (first bonus or second bonus) is determined by displaying the ART continuing image G2 or the bonus confirmed image G3. Then, it is informed whether the first bonus or the second bonus has been won according to the symbol combination of the bonus combination, and it is informed whether the ART state has been won after the bonus operating state has ended. In other words, if the second bonus is won and the ART state is continued, the fact that the second bonus has been won will be notified before the bonus operation state is entered, and the fact that the ART state has been won will be activated. Notified after the condition is finished.

  In the above configuration, for example, in the notification effect Eg3, the player's expectation that the player may have won the continuation of the ART state is longer than the configuration in which the type of bonus or the like actually won is notified. Maintained. In addition, it is good also as a structure which may alert | report that it has won in continuation of ART state in the image G4 during bonus.

  As described above, the prelude period is a period in which the specific effect (development effect) is more easily executed than the non-predictor period, and the player's expectation for the bonus combination is improved. In the preceding sign period, the bonus combination winning notification is executed in the final game. Further, in the present embodiment, the average number of games in the precursor period changes according to the effect state. For example, in the hit state, the average number of games in this precursor period is shorter than in the normal state. However, if the average number of games in the foreseeable period is short, winning notification is likely to be executed immediately after the bonus combination is won. In the above case, depending on the player, there may be an inconvenience that it becomes easy to overlook the winning combination of the bonus combination. In consideration of the above circumstances, the present embodiment adopts a configuration in which it is difficult for the bonus role winning notification to be overlooked. The above configuration will be described in detail below.

  FIG. 20A-1 and FIG. 20A-2 are conceptual diagrams of a notification effect determination table that is referred to in a collision state. When the notification effect Ec3 is determined in the effect determination process in the present sign period in the bumping state, the notification effect determination process is executed, and the specific contents of the notification effect Ec3 are determined.

  In the ART state (the hit state, the main ART state) of the present embodiment, an extra determination process is executed. When winning is determined in the extra determination process, a predetermined extra number of games is added to the remaining number of games in the ART state. When the second bonus is won in the collision state, the number of extra games can be won. If a winning area with a different winning probability for each set value wins, the number of extra games won't win. That is, when the first bonus is won, the number of extra games is not won. The notification effect determination table includes a notification effect determination table TCx that is referred to when the bonus combination is won and the number of extra games is won, and a notification effect determination table TCy that is referred to when the additional game number is not selected. including. However, in the internal middle state, it is always a non-winning in the addition determination process.

  FIG. 20A-1 is a conceptual diagram of the notification effect determination table TCx. FIG. 20A-2 is a conceptual diagram of the notification effect determination table TCy. FIG. 20A-1 and FIG. 20A-2 show the probabilities that each notification effect Ec is determined. As will be described in detail later, each notification effect Ec3 includes a notification effect Ec3 in which an operation of the effect button 26 is instructed. When the operation of the effect button 26 is instructed and the effect button 26 is operated by the player, a notification that the bonus combination has been won or a notification that the number of added games has been won is executed.

  20 (a-1) and 20 (a-2) show whether or not there is an instruction to operate the effect button 26 in each notification effect Ec. For example, the operation of the effect button 26 is not instructed in the notification effect Ec31 among the notification effects Ec3. On the other hand, in the notification effect Ec35, the operation of the effect button 26 is instructed.

  In the present embodiment, the probability of determining the notification effect Ec in which the operation of the effect button 26 is instructed in the collision state is higher than the probability of determining the notification effect Ec in which the operation of the effect button 26 is not instructed. That is, in the present embodiment, in a game in which a bonus combination winning notification is executed in a collision state, the operation of the effect button 26 is easily instructed. Specifically, the operation of the effect button 26 is easily instructed immediately before the bonus combination winning notification is executed in the collision state. In the above configuration, immediately before the bonus combination winning notification is executed in the collision state, an operation for advancing the game (for example, an operation of the start lever 24 for starting the next game) is temporarily stopped, and the bonus combination It becomes easy to pay attention to the winning notification.

  FIG. 20B-1 to FIG. 20B-2 are diagrams for explaining a specific example of the notification effect Ec in the collision state. 20 (b-1) to 20 (b-2) show simulated diagrams of images displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 at each time point in the notification effect Ec.

  In the notification effect Ec of this embodiment, an animation in which a teammate character and an enemy character battle each other is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. Specifically, in the notice effect Ec, an animation in which the teammate character finally wins is displayed. In addition, an animation in which a teammate character and an enemy character battle each other may be displayed during a non-aura period or a beat period.

  For example, if the number of extra games is won during the non-predictor period or the roaring period (non-winning for the bonus role), an effect is displayed in which an animation in which the ally character and the enemy character win and the ally character wins is displayed (hereinafter referred to as “additional”). ("Direction") is executed. In the above production, the number of extra games is notified. In addition, in a game in which the bonus combination is not won and the number of games added is not won, an effect is displayed in which an animation is displayed in which the teammate character and the enemy character eventually defeat the teammate character (hereinafter referred to as “gasse production”). Is executed).

  FIG. 20B-1 is a diagram for explaining the notification effect Ec31. As described above, in the notification effect Ec31, there is no instruction to operate the effect button 26. A notification effect Ec31 is started with the start of the game. When the notification effect Ec31 is started, a battle start image GC1 is displayed. In the battle start image GC1, for example, an animation in which a teammate character and an enemy character confront each other is displayed. The battle start image GC1 is displayed for a predetermined length of time, and then the battle-in-progress image GC2 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. The battle-in-progress image GC2 is displayed until the third stop operation, and then the victory image GC3 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. In the victory image GC3, an animation in which the teammate character wins the enemy character is displayed.

  The victory image GC3 is displayed for a predetermined length of time, and then a bonus notification image GC4 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. The extra effect described above includes an extra effect in which the battle start image GC1 is displayed, the in-battle image GC2 is displayed, and the victory image GC3 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the same manner as the announcement effect Ec31. In the extra effect, after the winning image GC3 is displayed, an image for informing the number of extra games is displayed instead of the bonus notification image GC4.

  According to the above configuration, when the winning image GC3 is displayed, there are a case where a bonus combination winning notification is made and a case where the number of added games is notified. Therefore, when the winning image GC3 is displayed, the player can be given pleasure for predicting whether the bonus combination has been won or the added number of games has been won. Further, the above-described gasse effect includes a gaze effect in which the battle start image GC1 is displayed and then the in-battle image GC2 is displayed, similarly to the notification effect Ec31. In the gasse effect, a defeat image in which the teammate character is defeated is displayed instead of the victory image GC3. In the above configuration, when the battle start image GC1 is displayed, the game can be played while expecting the victory image GC3 to be displayed thereafter.

  FIG. 20B-2 is a diagram for explaining the notification effect Ec32. In the notice effect Ec32, the operation of the effect button 26 is instructed. A notification effect Ec32 is started with the start of the game. When the notification effect Ec32 is started, the battle start image GC1 is displayed and the image during battle GC2 is displayed as in the case of the notification effect Ec31 described above. In the notification effect Ec32, when the third stop operation is performed, the special victory image GC5 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. In the special victory image GC5, an animation in which the teammate character has won is displayed, and an image for instructing the operation of the effect button 26 is displayed as shown in FIG.

  When the effect button 26 is operated during the period in which the special victory image GC5 is displayed, the above-described bonus notification image GC4 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. In the above notification effect Ec32, the operation of the effect button 26 is instructed in the special victory image GC5 immediately before the bonus notification image GC4 is displayed. Therefore, the operations for proceeding with the game immediately before the bonus notification image GC4 is displayed (the operation of the stop button 25, the operation of the start lever 24, the operation of the BET button 22) are easily interrupted, and the bonus notification image GC4 is displayed. Inconvenience to be overlooked is suppressed.

  The extra effect described above includes an extra effect in which the battle start image GC1 is displayed, the in-battle image GC2 is displayed, and the special victory image GC5 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the same manner as the announcement effect Ec32. In the extra effect, when the effect button 26 is operated during the period in which the special victory image GC5 is displayed, an image for informing the number of extra games is displayed. According to the above configuration, when the special victory image GC5 is displayed, there are a case where a bonus combination winning notification is made and a case where the number of added games is notified. Therefore, when the effect button 26 is operated on the special victory image GC5, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of predicting whether the winning of the bonus combination is notified or the winning of the number of added games is notified.

  FIG. 20B-3 is a diagram for explaining the notification effect Ec33. In the notice effect Ec33, the operation of the effect button 26 is instructed. A notification effect Ec33 is started with the start of the game. When the notification effect Ec33 is started, the battle start image GC1 is displayed in the same manner as the notification effect Ec31 described above. Further, in the notification effect Ec33, after the battle start image GC1 is displayed, the special battle-in-progress image GC6 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. As shown in FIG. 20 (b-3), an image instructing the operation of the effect button 26 is displayed in the special battle image GC6. When the effect button 26 is operated during the period in which the special battle image GC of the notification effect Ec33 is displayed, the above-described victory image GC3 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. When a predetermined length of time has elapsed since the victory image GC3 is displayed, the above-described bonus notification image GC4 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30.

  The extra effect described above includes an extra effect in which the battle start image GC1 is displayed, the special battle image GC2 is displayed, and the victory image GC3 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the same manner as the notification effect Ec33. In the extra effect, an image for notifying the number of extra games is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 after the winning image GC3 is displayed. Further, the above-described gasse effect includes a gaze effect in which the battle start image GC1 is displayed and then the special battle-in-progress image GC2 is displayed, similarly to the notification effect Ec33. In the gasse effect, when the effect button 26 is operated in the special battle image GC2, a defeat image in which the teammate character is defeated is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30.

  In the above configuration, when the special battle-in-progress image GC2 is displayed, the player can operate the effect button 26 in expectation that the victory image GC3 is displayed. The winning image GC3 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in common when the bonus combination is won and when the number of extra games is given. Therefore, when the winning image GC3 is displayed after the special battle-in-progress image GC2 is displayed, it is possible to give the player a fun of predicting whether the bonus combination has been won or the number of games to be won has been won.

  FIG. 20B-4 is a diagram for explaining the notification effect Ec34. In the notice effect Ec34, the operation of the effect button 26 is instructed. A notification effect Ec34 is started with the start of the game. When the notification effect Ec34 is started, the battle start image GC1 is displayed, the special battle-in-progress image GC6 is displayed, and then the victory image GC3 is displayed in the same manner as the notification effect Ec33 described above. In the notice effect Ec34, when a predetermined time length (for example, 1 second) has elapsed since the victory image GC3 is displayed, the liquid crystal display device 30 displays the special victory image GC5 described above. When the effect button 26 is operated during the period in which the special victory image GC5 is displayed, the liquid crystal display device 30 displays the bonus notification image GC4.

  In the above notification effect Ec34, the operation of the effect button 26 is instructed twice. Specifically, when the effect button 26 is operated in accordance with the first instruction in the notification effect Ec34, the winning image GC3 displayed when the bonus combination or the number of extra games is won is displayed, and then, according to the second instruction. When the effect button 26 is operated, the fact that the bonus combination is won out of the bonus combination and the number of added games is notified. In the above notification effect Ec34, for example, the interest is improved as compared with the notification effect in which the instruction of the effect button 26 is executed only once until the bonus role winning notification is made. Also, in the notice effect Ec34, for example, the effect that the bonus role winning notification is not easily overlooked compared to the notice effect in which the instruction of the effect button 26 is executed only once until the bonus role winning notification is made. It is remarkable.

  FIG. 20 (b-5) is a diagram for explaining the notification effect Ec35. In the notice effect Ec35, the operation of the effect button 26 is instructed. A notification effect Ec35 is started with the start of the game. When the notification effect Ec35 is started, the battle start image GC1 is displayed and the special battle-in-progress image GC6 is displayed as in the case of the notification effect Ec34 described above. Further, in the notification effect Ec35, when the effect button 26 is operated during the period in which the special battle image GC6 is displayed, the additional notification image GC7 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. As in the above-described victory image GC3, the overlay notification image GC7 displays an animation in which the teammate character has won. Further, in the extra notification image GC7, an image for informing the number of extra games determined at the time of winning the bonus combination is displayed.

  In the notification effect Ec35, the special victory image GC5 described above is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 when a predetermined length of time (for example, about 2 seconds) has elapsed since the addition notification image GC7 was displayed. When the effect button 26 is operated during the period in which the special victory image GC5 is displayed, the bonus notification image GC4 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30.

  In the above notification effect Ec35, the operation of the effect button 26 is instructed twice. Specifically, when the effect button 26 is operated in accordance with the first instruction in the notification effect Ec35, the number of extra games is notified, and then when the effect button 26 is operated in accordance with the second instruction, the bonus combination is won. The fact is announced. In the notification effect Ec35 described above, for example, the bonus notification of the bonus combination and the number of extra games is more interesting than the configuration in which the fact that the bonus combination and the number of additional games are won at a time is notified.

<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. 21 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.

<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. 22 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 ART 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 ART determination process for determining the transition to the ART state with the random value R3, and the spinning effect are determined with the random value R2. It is comprised by each process including the rotation effect determination process for. The lottery execution process includes an instruction number determination process for determining an instruction number.

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

  On the other hand, when determining that the wait period has elapsed, the main CPU 301 proceeds to pre-stop processing (S108). In the pre-stop process, various types of data (priority order 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. 23 is a flowchart of sub activation processing of the sub CPU 412. The sub CPU 412 executes a sub activation process when a reset signal is input from the reset circuit. The reset circuit outputs a reset signal when the power supply voltage supplied to the sub-control board 400 exceeds a predetermined threshold. For example, when the supply of the power supply voltage to the sub control board 400 is started, the sub activation process is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the effect state in the second embodiment. In 2nd Embodiment, in addition to each production state of 1st Embodiment, a high probability state is provided. In the second embodiment, a pullback state is provided instead of the fall waiting state of the first embodiment. FIG. 24 shows a part of the effect state in the second embodiment.

  In the high probability state, it is easy to determine the addition of the remaining number of games in the ART state as compared to the ART state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 executes an extra determination process in each game in the ART state and the high probability state. In the addition determination process, whether or not to add is determined by lottery according to the winning area. For example, in a game won for a rare role, it is won with a higher probability than a game that is not won for a rare role.

  In the addition determination process in the high probability state, the addition is easily determined as compared with the addition determination process in the ART state. In addition, when the winning is won in the high probability state, it is easy to determine a larger number of extra games compared to the case where the winning is won in the ART state. However, in the internal middle state, no additional is determined in any production state (high probability state, ART state). Further, the base value in the high probability state is a negative number, like the base value in the ART state of the first embodiment.

  The high probability state is an instruction period, and in the same manner as the ART state, the correct pressing order is instructed in the game in which the pressing order bell and the pressing order replay are won. Further, the high probability state is included in the regulation period, as in the ART state. In the second embodiment, when the second bonus (no set difference in the winning probability) is won in the ART state, whether or not to shift to the high probability state is determined by lottery. When the second bonus is won and the transition to the high probability state is determined, the state transitions to the post-notification state Y (FIG. 24A), transition to the bonus state (FIG. 24B), and preparation When the state shifts to the state ((C) of FIG. 24) and shifts to the RT2 state in the preparation state, the state shifts to the high probability state ((D) of FIG. 24). On the other hand, when the second bonus is won and the transition to the high probability state is not determined, the state returns to the ART state via the post-notification state Y, the bonus state, and the preparation state ((E) of FIG. 24).

  When the second bonus is won in the high probability state, the high probability state ends. Specifically, when the second bonus is won in the high probability state, the state shifts to the notification state Y ((F) in FIG. 24), and then returns to the ART state via the bonus state and the preparation state (FIG. 24). (E)). On the other hand, when the first bonus (with a setting difference in the winning probability) is won in the high probability state, the high probability state continues. Specifically, when the first bonus is won in the high probability state, the state shifts to the notification state Y ((F) of FIG. 24), and then returns to the high probability state via the bonus state and the preparation state (FIG. 24 (D)).

  If the state shifts to an internal medium state (when a bonus combination is won) in a high probability state, this precursor period is started. In this precursor period, a notification effect or a continuous effect (hereinafter referred to as “bonus notification effect”) is executed, and the state shifts to a post-notification state Y. In addition, when the winning is won in a high probability state, an effect of notifying the number of extra games (hereinafter referred to as “additional notification effect”) is executed. When winning in the ART state is won, the adding notification effect is executed in the same manner as in the case of winning in the high probability state.

  As described above, in the high probability state of the internal middle state, the winning combination is not won. Therefore, in the high-probability state, the internal medium state (the bonus combination is won) is notified early, and the stop combination display of the bonus combination (promotion to the bonus operating state) is prompted. Is preferred. Further, the base value in the high probability state is a negative number like the base value in the ART state of the first embodiment. In consideration of the above circumstances, the present embodiment is configured such that the average number of games in the precursor period (the period from when the bonus combination is won to notification) is shorter in the high probability state than in the normal state.

  In the following, the period from when winning for the extra in the extra determination process until the extra announcement effect is executed is referred to as an “preliminary sign period”. In the sign-on period, an effect for improving the degree of expectation for the sign-up (hereinafter referred to as “pre-sign sign effect”) is executed. In addition, even if the extra determination process is a non-winning case, a period during which an extra sign effect is executed (hereinafter referred to as “addition surrender period”) may be started. The surrendering period is shifted to, for example, when a rare combination is won, similarly to a winning period when a bonus combination is won. Also, the extra period ends with a predetermined number of games. The number of games during the extra period is determined by lottery.

  Suppose that a rare role is won in the Nth game (N is a positive integer), an extra win is won in the game, and an extra announcement effect is executed in the N + Mth game (M is a positive integer). To do. Further, in the above case, it is assumed that a rare role is won in the N + mth game (0 ≦ m ≦ M) in the pre-addition period until the extra announcement production is executed after winning the extra. In the above case, there is an inconvenience that it is difficult to grasp whether the number of extra games notified in the extra announcement effect is won in the Nth game or in the N + mth game. The above inconveniences become more apparent as the sign-on period increases easily. Moreover, the above inconvenience is more likely to be manifested in a production state that easily shifts to the extra sign period. That is, it is easily manifested in a higher probability state than the ART state.

  Considering the above circumstances, in the high probability state of the second embodiment, it is configured that the extra announcement effect is more easily executed after winning the extra in comparison with the ART state. Therefore, the average number of games in the extra sign period in the high probability state is shorter than the average number of games in the extra sign period in the ART state. In addition, the average number of games in the extra period in the high probability state is configured to be shorter than the average number of games in the extra period in the ART state. According to the above configuration, the above-described inconvenience is suppressed.

As described above, in the high-probability state of the second embodiment, it is easy to notify the winning of the bonus combination and the extra (privilege) early compared to the ART state. That is, in a high probability state, winning of a privilege is easily notified at a relatively short interval. In the above configuration, there is an advantage that it is possible to make a player feel that a privilege can be acquired one after another in a short interval, compared to a configuration in which a winning of a privilege is easily notified at a relatively long interval in a high probability state.
<Modification>
Each of the above forms can be variously modified. Specific modifications are exemplified below. Two or more aspects arbitrarily selected from the following examples can be appropriately combined.

(1) In each of the above-described forms, the number of continuous production games may be determined by lottery. A configuration in which the number of continuous-play games is more likely to increase in the precursor period (internal middle state) than in the scoring period (non-internal middle state) is preferable.

  In the above modification, it is good also as a structure from which the average number of games of a continuous effect changes according to an effect state. For example, in the bumping state, a configuration in which the average number of games of continuous effects is short compared to the normal state and the main ART state is preferable. In the above configuration, for example, compared to the configuration in which the average number of games of the continuous production is the same in the bumped state and the normal state, the previous sign period and the beat period in the bumped state are shortened. Therefore, according to the said structure, the effect that it is easy to make a player feel that a bonus combination is won in a short period after the last bonus state ends is particularly remarkable.

  In the chance state, the average number of games of continuous production may be shorter than the normal state. According to the above configuration, the effect of suppressing the inconvenience that the chance state ends during the continuous performance is particularly remarkable. Further, in the preparation state, the average number of games of continuous effects may be shorter than the normal state. According to the above configuration, the effect of suppressing the inconvenience that the preparation state ends (shifts to the ART state) during the continuous performance is particularly remarkable. Furthermore, in the fall waiting state and the judgment state, the average number of continuous effects may be shorter than the normal state.

(2) In each of the above-described embodiments, the maximum number of games of continuous effects may be changed in the effect state. For example, a configuration in which the maximum number of games of continuous effects in the chance state is shorter than the maximum number of games of continuous effects in the normal state is preferable. If a continuous effect is executed over a long period of time in the chance state, it is assumed that the player cannot concentrate on whether the ART state is appropriate in the chance state. According to the above-described modification, the inconvenience is suppressed.

  Further, the maximum number of games in the continuous production in the bumped state may be shorter than the maximum number of games in the continuous production in the ART state or the normal state. Similarly, the maximum number of games of continuous effects in the preparation state may be shorter than the maximum number of games of continuous effects in the normal state. Moreover, it is good also as a structure where the maximum number of games of the continuous production in the fall waiting state is shorter than the maximum number of games of the continuous production in the normal state.

(3) In the first embodiment described above, a common notification effect is executed in the fall-waiting state (RT2 state) and the normal state (RT0), but the notification effect is different between the fall-waiting state and the normal state. It is good. Specifically, a dedicated notification effect may be executed when a bonus combination is won in the RT2 state, and a bonus combination winning notification may be executed other than the notification effect in the RT0 state. According to the above configuration, the player can grasp whether the bonus combination is won in the internal lottery process in the RT2 state or whether the bonus combination is won in the internal lottery process in the RT0 state.

  Also, a notice effect that is determined with a high probability (less than 100%) when a bonus combination is won in the fall waiting state and with a low probability (greater than 0%) when a bonus combination is won in a normal state. It is good also as a structure which provides. According to the above configuration, the player can guess whether the bonus combination is won in the internal lottery process in the RT2 state or whether the bonus combination is won in the internal lottery process in the RT0 state.

(4) The content of each notification effect described above may be determined as appropriate. For example, an animation having a predetermined length of time in the notice effect may be reproduced on the liquid crystal display device 30. Specifically, the animation is started at the start of the announcement effect, and after a predetermined length of time has elapsed, an image (hereinafter referred to as “notification image”) for notifying that the bonus combination has been won is displayed on the liquid crystal display. Displayed on the device 30.

  In the above modification, the average time length from when the notification effect is started to when the notification image is displayed (hereinafter referred to as “notification effect time length”) may be changed according to the effect state. For example, the notice effect duration may be shorter in the bumping state than in the normal state and the main ART state. In the above modification, for example, the length of time until the winning notification of the bonus combination in the bumping state can be shortened as compared with the configuration in which the notification effect time length is common between the bumping state and the normal state or the present ART state.

  In the chance state, the notification effect time length may be shorter than that in the normal state. In the above modification, since the length of time for which the announcement effect is executed in the chance state is shortened, it is easy to attract the player's attention as to whether or not to win the ART state. Further, in the preparation state, the notification effect time length may be shorter than that in the normal state, and in the fall waiting state, the notification effect time length may be shorter than that in the normal state. In the fall waiting state, the notice production time may be longer than the normal state. Furthermore, the time length from when the extra announcement effect in the second embodiment is started to when the extra number of games is actually announced may be different between the high probability state and the ART state. Specifically, a configuration in which the length of time from when the extra announcement effect is started to when the extra number of games is actually announced is shorter in a higher probability state than in the ART state is preferable.

  Further, in the hit state, in addition to the notice effect time length, the average time length from the start to the end of other effects (development effect, continuous effect, normal effect animation) is shorter than that in the normal state and the main ART state. It is good also as a structure. According to the above configuration, the effect of shortening the time length until the bonus combination winning notification in the hit state can be shortened. In addition, it is good also as a structure where the time length of each effect in a chance state, a preparation state, and a fall waiting state is shorter than a normal state.

(5) In each of the above-described forms, when a specific effect (continuous effect, etc.) is executed, the degree of expectation that a bonus combination is notified in the specific effect may be changed in each effect state. That is, the reliability of the specific effect may be changed in each effect state. Specifically, the bonus role winning notification is executed in the specific effect in the precursor period (internal state), and the bonus role winning notification is not executed in the specific effect in the beat period (non-internal state). In the above configuration, when the specific effect is executed, the probabilities of the specific effect in the foreseeing period and the roaring period are changed so that the probability that the current game is the forerunner period changes according to the effect state.

  As a specific example of the above modification, a configuration in which the reliability of the specific effect in the bump state is higher than the reliability of the specific effect in the normal state can be considered. According to the above configuration, in the hit state, the specific effect when the bonus combination is not won is suppressed, and the time length from the end of the bonus state to the winning notification of the bonus combination is shortened. Moreover, it is good also as a structure with higher reliability of the specific effect of a bump state than the reliability of the specific effect of this ART state. Further, the reliability of the specific effect in the chance state may be higher than the reliability of the specific effect in the normal state. It is good also as a structure with higher reliability of the specific effect of a preparation state than the reliability of the specific effect of a normal state. The reliability of the specific effect in the fall waiting state may be higher than the reliability of the specific effect in the normal state. Note that the reliability of the specific effect in the fall waiting state may be lower than the reliability of the specific effect in the normal state.

  Furthermore, as a modification of the second embodiment described above, the reliability of the specific effect in the high probability state may be higher than the reliability of the specific effect in the ART state. Further, in the second embodiment, it is possible to execute an effect for improving the expectation that the addition may have been won (hereinafter referred to as “addition specific effect”), and the reliability of the additional specific effect is set to the high probability state and the ART. It may be different depending on the state. Specifically, a configuration in which the reliability of the additional specific effect in the high probability state is higher than the reliability of the additional specific effect in the ART state is conceivable. However, it is assumed that the additional specific effect is frequently executed even when the extra probability is not won in the high probability state, and the reliability of the additional specific effect in the high probability state is lower than the reliability of the additional specific effect in the ART state. Also good.

(6) In each embodiment described above, the probability (see FIG. 13) that each effect (normal effect, development effect, and notification effect) is determined in each effect state can be changed as appropriate. For example, although the development effect is not executed in the non-precursor period of the first embodiment, an effect state in which the development effect is executed in the non-precursor period may be provided. In addition, although the development effect (specific effect) is executed in all the effect states, an effect state in which the development effect is not executed may be provided. That is, an effect state in which a continuous effect is not executed may be provided. For example, it is good also as a structure where a continuous production is not performed in a chance state. Moreover, it is good also as a structure by which a continuous effect is not performed in all or a part effect state of a collision state, this ART state, a preparation state, and the fall waiting state.

(7) In each above-mentioned form, the development effect was provided as the specific effect. When the development effect is executed, a series of continuous effects are executed in a plurality of subsequent games. That is, the “specific effect” in each of the above-described forms is executed over a plurality of games. However, the specific effect may be completed in one game.

(8) In each of the above-described embodiments, the ART state (the bump state, the main ART state, and the judge state) ends when the remaining number of games is subtracted to the numerical value “0”. If a bonus combination is won in the ART state, the subtraction of the remaining number of games in the ART state is stopped. In other words, in the ART state, the remaining number of games is not subtracted during the previous sign period. In the above configuration, after the bonus state is completed, it may be configured to return to the ART state via the preparation state. In the above configuration, the ART state is resumed from the remaining number of games when the bonus combination is won.

  In the above configuration, the number of remaining games in the ART state may be notified. Specifically, a configuration in which the remaining number of games in the ART state is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 is preferable. According to the above configuration, the player can easily grasp the remaining number of games in the ART state. However, the subtraction of the remaining number of games is stopped in the foresee period of the ART state. Therefore, if the remaining number of games in the ART state is displayed in the previous sign period, the player knows that the remaining number of games in the ART state is not subtracted. That is, the fact that the bonus combination is won is determined from the remaining number of games in the ART state displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30.

  In view of the above circumstances, in the configuration in which the remaining number of games in the ART state is displayed, the number displayed as the remaining number of games in the ART state even if the remaining number of games is not subtracted in the previous sign period It is preferable to subtract (hereinafter referred to as “the number of remaining display games”). According to the above configuration, it is possible to suppress inconvenience that the fact that the bonus combination is won is recognized from the number of remaining display games of the liquid crystal display device 30. Note that the actual remaining number of games in the ART state is referred to as “internal remaining number of games” in order to distinguish from the remaining number of games displayed.

  In the above configuration, since the remaining display game count is subtracted during the previous sign period when the remaining internal game count is not subtracted, the remaining internal game count does not match the remaining display game count. Therefore, it is preferable that the display remaining number of games matches the number of remaining internal games when the bonus state returns to the ART state. However, in the configuration in which the display remaining game count matches the internal remaining game count when the bonus state returns to the ART state, the display remaining game count increases when the bonus state returns to the ART state. Inconvenient to feel uncomfortable.

  The above inconvenience becomes more obvious as the difference between the number of remaining displayed games and the number of remaining remaining games increases. The difference between the display remaining game count and the internal remaining game count tends to increase as the pre-signature period becomes longer. In view of the above circumstances, in this modification, a configuration in which the present precursor period in the ART state is likely to be shorter than the present precursor period in the normal state is suitably employed. By adopting the above configuration, the above-described disadvantage can be suppressed.

(9) In each of the above forms, in the judge state, when the first bonus is won and the ART state is not won, the second bonus is won and the ART state is not won, and the second bonus is won and the ART is won. The common notification image G1 is displayed in common in any case where the state is won. With the above configuration, it is possible to conceal the type of bonus that has been won and whether or not the ART state is successful during the period in which the common notification image G1 is displayed.

  The above configuration may be employed in the chance state. Specifically, in the chance state, when the first bonus is won and the ART state is not won, the second bonus is won and the ART state is not won, or the second bonus is won and the ART state is won. In any case, the common notification image G1 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. After that, when the next game is started, when the bonus combination is won, the bonus confirmed image G3 is shared between the case where the first bonus is won and the case where the second bonus is won. Is displayed.

  Further, when the bonus combination is not won and the ART state is won, in the next game in which the common notification image G1 is displayed, an ART confirmation image for notifying that the ART state is won is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. The Furthermore, when the bonus combination is won and the ART state is won, the ART confirmed image is displayed after the bonus operation state is finished. In the above configuration, in comparison with the configuration in which the notification of winning each privilege (ART state, bonus state) is executed at a time in the chance state, the time of winning notification of each privilege is rich and the notification is interesting. Is improved.

(10) In each embodiment described above, the notification effect Eg31 and the notification effect Eg32 are provided as the notification effect Eg3 (see FIG. 19). The above-mentioned announcement effect Eg31 and announcement effect Eg32 are the case where the bonus combination is not won and the ART state is won (hereinafter referred to as “first case”), the case where the first bonus is won and the ART state is not won (hereinafter referred to as “the bonus state”). (Referred to as “second case”), when winning the second bonus and not winning the ART state (hereinafter referred to as “third case”), winning the second bonus and winning the ART state (hereinafter “ In the “fourth case”). However, the notification effect Eg3 is not limited to the above example.

  For example, a notification effect Eg33 that is executed in the first case and not executed in the second to fourth cases may be provided. According to the above notification effect Eg33, it is notified that the player has won the ART state but has not won the bonus combination. Moreover, you may provide notification effect Eg34 which is performed in the above-mentioned 1st case and 4th case, and is not performed from the 2nd case to the 3rd case. According to the above notification effect Eg34, it is notified that at least the ART state is won.

(11) In each of the above embodiments, the ART state base value is a negative number, but the ART state base value may be a positive number. However, in the above configuration, medals increase in the internal intermediate state of the ART state (this precursor period). Therefore, the longer the precursor period, the more advantageous for the player. In the above case, if the pre-signature period is extremely short, there may be a disadvantage that the player's willingness to play is reduced depending on the player.

  In consideration of the above circumstances, in the ART state, a configuration in which the base value of the non-inner middle state is a positive number and the base value of the inner middle state is a negative number is preferable. Specifically, in the RT2 state of the ART state, a configuration in which the winning probability of the replay of the internal middle state is lower than the non-internal middle state is conceivable. According to the above configuration, the inconvenience described above is suppressed.

(12) In each of the above-described forms, when a first bonus having a different winning probability for each set value is won, the effect state in which the first bonus is won is restored. Further, during the period from when the first bonus is won to when the original effect state is restored, the remaining number of games in the effect state (for example, the remaining number of games in the chance state) is retained.

  In the above configuration, when the first bonus is won, the aspect of each effect executing means may not be changed in a series of periods before and after the first bonus is won. For example, assume a configuration in which an ART state image is displayed in the ART state. In the above configuration, when the first bonus is won in the ART state, a series of subsequent periods of the internal middle state (present precursor period, post-announcement state Y), bonus operating state (bonus state), and RT0 state (preparation state) In the configuration, an image in the ART state may be displayed. According to the above structure, there exists an advantage that it is easy to grasp | ascertain that an effect state does not change before and after the 1st bonus. In other words, before and after the second bonus, it is easy to grasp that there is a possibility that the presentation state may change (for example, if the second bonus is won in the ART state, then it returns to the collision state). There is. Further, the BGM played back by the speaker 32 may not change during a series of periods before and after the first bonus is won.

(13) In each of the above embodiments, the regulation period ends with a predetermined number of games (1500 times). In the above configuration, a configuration in which the average number of games in the precursor period in the regulation period is shorter than the average number of games in the precursor period in the non-regulation period is preferable. As described above, various benefits including the right to shift to the ART state are not given in the precursor period (internal internal state). That is, this precursor period is a disadvantageous period compared to the non-predictor period and the beat period. However, the count of the regulation period is not stopped in each game in the precursor period. Therefore, when the number of games in the regulation period reaches 1500 and shifts to the non-regulation period (normal state), if the proportion of the precursor period in the regulation period is excessive, some players are dissatisfied. Inconvenience can occur. According to the modification, for example, the above-described inconvenience is suppressed as compared with a configuration in which the average number of games in the precursor period is the same in the regulation period and the non-regulation period.

  Further, it is preferable that the average number of games in the precursor period in the standby period is larger than the average number of games in the precursor period in the regulation period. The number of games during the waiting period is not included in the number of games during the regulation period. Therefore, even if the waiting period is prolonged, the maximum number of games in the subsequent regulation period is not reduced.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, when the predetermined number of games (1500 times) is reached, the regulation period is forcibly terminated. However, the trigger for forcibly ending the regulation period can be changed as appropriate. For example, instead of the above-described end trigger, the restriction period may be ended when the number of medals (net increase) obtained in a series of restriction periods reaches a predetermined number (2400). In addition, when either one of the cases where the number of medals acquired in the regulation period reaches a predetermined number and when the number of games in the regulation period reaches a predetermined number, A configuration may be adopted in which the regulation period ends.

(14) In each of the above-described forms, when a bonus combination is won, the number of games in the previous sign period may be determined in advance by lottery. In the above configuration, the winning combination of the bonus combination is executed in the final game in the previous sign period. Moreover, in the above structure, it is good also as a structure by which the time at which a specific production (development production, continuous production) is performed in this precursor period is determined beforehand. Specifically, it is good also as a structure by which the time when a continuous production is performed at the time of the start of this precursor period is determined beforehand. For example, in the above-described modification, the number of games in the precursor period is determined to be 10, and the development effect is executed in the seventh game in the precursor period, and the continuous effect is performed in the eighth to tenth games in the precursor period. Is determined in advance.

  Moreover, in the above modification, it is good also as a structure by which the time of the specific production | presentation being performed in the number of times of the game of a roaring period and the said roaring period being determined previously similarly to this precursor period. Furthermore, in the above modification, it is good also as a structure from which the tendency of the time when a specific production | presentation is performed differs between this precursor period and a turnover period. For example, a configuration in which the period from the start of the precursor period to the execution of the specific effect is preferably longer than the period from the start of the beat period to the execution of the specific effect. In the above configuration, the greater the number of games played until the specific effect is executed, the higher the expectation for this precursor period.

  When a configuration in which the tendency of the specific performance is executed is different between the precursor period and the hit period, a configuration in which the remaining period length (the number of remaining games) until the specific performance is executed is adopted. May be. In the above configuration, the player can be made aware of the remaining period length until the specific performance is executed. For example, when the notified remaining period length is more easily determined by the precursor period than the beat period, the expectation for the precursor period can be enhanced.

  However, as described in the first embodiment, the average period length (average number of games) of the precursor period varies depending on the effect state. Specifically, for example, the average period length of the precursor period in the ART state is shorter than the average period length of the precursor period in the normal state. Therefore, the average period length of the period until the specific performance in the ART state sign period is started (hereinafter referred to as “pre-development period”) is shorter than the average period length of the pre-development period in the normal state sign period. You may have to. For example, if the average number of games in the pre-announcement period in the normal state is 7, continuous production is executed over a maximum of 3 games, so the average number of games in the period before development needs to be about 4 times. is there. In the above configuration, if the average number of games in the ART state is 3 times, the average number of games in the pre-development period of the ART state cannot be 4 times as in the normal state.

  In the above case, for example, a configuration in which the average number of games in the period before development in the ART state is shorter than the average number of games in the period before development in the normal state is conceivable. For example, a configuration may be considered in which the average number of games in the period before development in the normal state is four and the average number of games in the period before development in the ART state is two. In the above configuration, in the normal state, for example, when “4 times” is notified as the number of games in the pre-development period, the degree of expectation of the precursor period is high. Further, in the ART state, for example, when “2 times” is notified as the number of games in the pre-development period, the degree of expectation of the precursor period is high.

  However, when the number of games in the pre-development period is higher, the expectation of this precursor period is higher. In the ART state, the average number of games in the pre-development period is displayed as “2” and in the normal state, before the development. The degree of expectation of the precursor period is different from the case where the average number of games in the period is displayed as “2”. With the above configuration, even if the number of games with a relatively high expectation level in the precursor period is actually notified, there may be a disadvantage that some players misunderstand that the expectation period in the precursor period is low.

  In consideration of the above circumstances, in the configuration where the number of games in the previous period changes according to the production state, the higher the number of games in the previous period, the higher the expected level of the previous period, In the production state in which the average number of games in the period is relatively long, the number of games in the pre-development period is notified, and in the production state in which the average number of games in the precursor period is relatively short, the number of games in the period before development is not notified. It is. For example, a configuration in which the number of games in the pre-development period is notified in the normal state and the number of games in the pre-development period is not notified in the chance state and the ART state is suitable. In addition, it is good also as a structure which is complete | finished when the predetermined length of time passes for this precursor period. In the above configuration, the time length of the pre-development period until the specific performance is executed is also determined in advance. For example, a configuration in which the degree of expectation of the precursor period is improved as the time length of the period before development is longer can be considered.

  Further, the remaining period length (the number of remaining games, the remaining time length) of the pre-development period may be directly displayed, or the length of the remaining period length may be suggested but not displayed directly. Further, the remaining period length of the pre-development period may be notified in a normal mode (for example, an image representing a white number) and in a special mode (for example, an image representing a red number). In the above configuration, when the remaining period length of the pre-development period is reported in a special mode, a configuration in which the degree of expectation of the precursor period is improved as compared with the case of reporting in a normal mode is preferable.

  Moreover, it is good also as a structure which can perform a continuous production in multiple times in one book precursor period. In the above-described configuration, the winning combination winning notification is executed in the last continuous performance in the current sign period. Furthermore, in the configuration in which the continuous effect can be executed a plurality of times in one presignature period, the length of the period until the continuous effect (development effect) is executed may be notified. For example, a configuration may be considered in which the length of time until the first continuous effect in the precursor period is executed is notified, and the length of time until the subsequent continuous effect is executed after the continuous effect ends. .

  In addition, when a plurality of continuous effects are executed in the current precursor period, only the length of the period until the last continuous effect is executed in the precursor period may be notified. Furthermore, in the above configuration, the period length until the last continuous effect is executed may be notified before the continuous effect immediately before the last continuous effect ends. In the above configuration, it is possible to grasp (estimate) that the next continuous effect is executed based on the notified period length in the period before the end of the current continuous effect. Therefore, even if the winning combination for bonus combination is not notified in the current continuous production, the player is given the pleasure of expecting that the winning notification for bonus combination may be executed in the next continuous production. Can do.

(15) In each of the above-described forms, when it is determined to execute a specific effect that improves the expectation of winning the bonus combination, a predetermined effect (hereinafter referred to as “development”) is executed before the specific effect (development effect or the like) is executed. It is good also as a structure which becomes easy to be performed. According to the above-described development effect, it is possible to improve the player's expectation that the specific effect may be executed.

(16) As described above, the average time length of the notice effect, the development effect (continuous effect), and the normal effect (for example, the length of time until the animation ends) in each game in the bumped state is the average of each effect in the normal state. A structure shorter than the time length is preferable. Similarly, a configuration in which the average time length of the development effect in the above-described modification is shorter in the bumping state than in the normal state is preferable.

  However, when the time length of one development effect is short, there is a problem that it becomes easy for some players to overlook the development effect. In consideration of the above circumstances, a configuration in which the development effect is executed over a plurality of games is preferable. According to the above configuration, even if the time length of one development performance is short, a series of periods in which the development performance is executed by executing the development performance over multiple games. The time length of is relatively long. Therefore, according to the above configuration, the inconvenience that the development effect is easily overlooked is suppressed.

  For example, a configuration is assumed in which the number of games in this precursor period is determined in advance. In the above configuration, the game in which the development effect is executed in the precursor period is determined in advance. In addition, the number of games in which the development effect is executed is determined from any one of four times. The number of games in which the development effect is executed is determined, for example, to be equal to or less than the remaining number of games until the specific effect is executed.

  In the above-described modification, in the case where the development effect is executed over a plurality of games, a configuration in which the development effect in each game is executed by a common effect execution means is preferable. For example, a configuration in which the development effect in each game is commonly executed by the upper lamp 35 can be considered. Specifically, in each development effect, the upper lamp 35 emits light in a specific manner. For example, a case is assumed in which it is decided to execute the development effect over three games. In the above case, the upper lamp 35 emits light in a specific manner over three games. In the above configuration, for example, there is an advantage that each effect in each game is easily recognized as a series of development effect in comparison with a configuration in which the development effect is executed by separate effect execution means in each game. It should be noted that, similarly to the above-described precursor period, the development effect may be executed over a plurality of games during the scoring period.

  In the configuration in which the number of games in which the above-mentioned development effect is continuously executed is determined in advance, the more the number of games in which the development effect is continuously executed, the easier the specific effect is executed thereafter. . Further, it may be configured such that the bonus combination winning notification is more easily performed in the later specific effect as the number of games in which the development effect is continuously executed increases. Further, in the above configuration, the maximum value of the number of games that can be continuously executed for the development effect may be notified. For example, when the first development effect is executed, information that allows the development effect to be continuously executed in the subsequent three games is notified.

(17) In each of the above-described forms, the average length of the period (hereinafter referred to as “pre-notification period”) from when a privilege (bonus role, number of extra games, right to transition to ART state) is announced and announced However, in the production state with a relatively short period, the operation of the production button 26 is easily instructed immediately before the bonus is notified in comparison with the production state in which the average length of the pre-notification period is relatively long. In the above configuration, even if the pre-announcement period is short, the operation in which the game proceeds (operation of the stop button 25 or the like) is temporarily stopped for the operation of the effect button 26, so that the bonus winning notification is overlooked. The effect is difficult.

  By the way, conventionally, a gaming machine provided with a vibration generator (vibrator) is known. In the above gaming machines, for example, the fact that the bonus combination is a chance to win is notified by the vibration of the vibration generating device. In the above gaming machines, in the production state in which the average time length of the pre-notification period is relatively short, the vibration generator operates (vibrates in the pre-notification period compared to the production state in which the average time length of the pre-notification period is relatively long. It is good also as a structure which is easy to do. When the vibration generator is activated, there is a circumstance that an operation in which a game proceeds is easily stopped. Therefore, according to the above configuration, an operation in which the game proceeds is easily stopped before the winning notification, and even when the pre-notification period is short, it is difficult to overlook the bonus winning notification. It is made.

  In the above modification, in the production state in which the pre-notification period is relatively short, it is easier to instruct the operation of the production button 26 than in the production state in which the pre-notification period is relatively long, and the vibration generator operates. It is good also as an easy structure. According to the above configuration, the effect of making it difficult to overlook a bonus winning notification is particularly remarkable.

(18) In each of the above-described embodiments, the liquid crystal display device 30 and the like are shown as the effect execution means. However, other effect execution means may be provided. For example, it is good also as a structure which comprises the movable production | presentation apparatus (what is called "item thing") which comprises a movable member as production execution means. The movable effect device operates in accordance with various effects. For example, in the above-described development effect, a configuration in which the movable effect device operates in a predetermined manner is suitable.

  In the above modification, the probability that the movable effect device is activated may vary depending on the effect state. For example, a configuration is considered in which the movable effect device is more likely to operate during the sign period as the effect state has a shorter sign period. Specifically, the movable effect device may be configured to operate more easily in the ART sign main period than in the normal state sign period. It is good also as a structure by which a movable production | presentation apparatus operate | moves more easily in the rolling period of ART state than the rolling period of a normal state. In addition, the movable effect device may be configured to operate more easily in the present sign period in the collision state than in the present sign period in the ART state. It is good also as a structure in which a movable production | presentation apparatus operates more easily than the rolling period of this ART state in the rolling period of a collision state. According to the above configuration, even in the production state in which the sign period and the earning period (the period in which the expectation level for the benefit is improved) are relatively short, the expectation degree for the benefit is effectively improved in the sign period and the earning period. Can be made.

(19) As described above, the average time length of each effect may be changed according to the effect state, and the average of each effect depending on whether it is the pre-announcement period, the hit period, or the non-predict period The time length may be changed. In addition to the above factors, the average time length of each effect may vary due to other factors. For example, in a game in which replay is won, a configuration in which the average time length of each effect is shorter than in a game in which a player other than replay is won is preferable.

  With the above configuration, in games where the next game can be executed without using a game medium, the average time length of each effect is shorter than in a game that requires a game medium to execute the next game. In other words. When the replay is won in the current game, the next game can be executed without using a medal, and the player does not stop the game without executing the next game. Therefore, in the game where the replay is won, the necessity for encouraging the player's gaming motivation due to the relatively long performance is low. In the configuration in which the average time length of each effect is shortened in the replay winning game, there is an effect that an inconvenience that an unnecessarily long effect is executed is suppressed.

(20) In each of the above-described embodiments, the display mode of the liquid crystal display device 30 or the like may be changed between the previous main ART state and the current main ART state. For example, a configuration in which a plurality of types of effect modes are provided in the ART state and the background image of the liquid crystal display device 30 changes according to the effect modes can be considered. Further, before the actual ART state is started, the player may be able to select an effect mode in the actual ART state. Furthermore, a plurality of types of effect modes may be provided in effect states other than the ART state.

  In the above modification, the average period length of the pre-development period until the specific effect is started in the previous sign period, and the average period length of the pre-development period until the specific effect is started in the roaring period are in the effect mode. It is good also as a structure which changes according to it. In the above configuration, when the production state does not change, the start time of the specific production is rich in change and the production is more interesting than the configuration in which the average period length of the pre-development period does not change. Moreover, it is good also as a structure from which the average period length (average game frequency of a continuous effect) in which a specific effect is performed changes according to effect mode. According to the above configuration, the effect of improving the fun of the production is particularly remarkable. Furthermore, it is good also as a structure which the average frequency | count of a game in this precursor period changes according to effect mode.

  However, as described above, the shorter the number of games in this precursor period, the more advantageous for the player. For example, in the pre-significant period of the ART state, the winning determination process will always result in no winning. Further, the base value is a negative number in the foreseeing period of the ART state. In the above-described ART state, the shorter the number of games in the precursor period, the more advantageous for the player. Therefore, in the configuration in which the effect mode can be selected by the player, only the effect mode with the shortest average number of games in the previous sign period may be continuously selected, and another effect mode may not be selected.

  Considering the above circumstances, in the configuration in which the production mode can be selected by the player, the pre-development period for each production mode while changing the average period length of the pre-development period and the average production period length of the specific production for each production mode. A configuration in which the average number of games does not change is suitable. With the above configuration, the above-described disadvantages are suppressed.

(21) In each embodiment described above, the number of types of specific effects can be changed as appropriate. By the way, there is a situation that it is difficult to distinguish a specific effect whose period length (the number of games) is relatively short from a normal effect (finished after one game). Therefore, in the production state (for example, ART state) in which the average period length of the specific production is relatively short, it is assumed that it is difficult to distinguish between the specific production and the normal production. Moreover, there is a situation that it is difficult to identify whether or not the current game effect is a specific effect as the number of types of specific effects is larger. Therefore, in an effect state in which the average period length of the specific effect is relatively short, the above-described inconvenience is likely to be manifested in a configuration in which the number of types of the specific effect is excessive.

  In consideration of the above circumstances, in the production state (for example, ART state) in which the average period length of the specific production is relatively short, it is specified in comparison with the production state (for example, normal state) in which the average period length of the specific production is relatively long. A configuration with a small number of types of effects is suitable. With the above configuration, the above-described disadvantage can be suppressed.

(22) 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, during a predetermined number of times (first period) immediately after the big hit state is finished, until the big hit change (the game that shifts to the big hit state is started) until the winning of the big hit state is notified In other words, it can be considered that the period from when the big hit state is won until the announcement is announced is likely to be shorter than the big hit fluctuation in the subsequent period (second period).

  In the above configuration, it is preferable that the reach effect (specific effect) with the big hit fluctuation tends to be shorter than the reach effect with the big hit fluctuation in the subsequent period in the predetermined number of times immediately after the big hit state is finished. is there. Further, it is preferable that the average time length of the loss fluctuation (game that does not shift to the big hit state) is shortened immediately after the big hit state ends. Furthermore, a configuration in which the average time length of reach production in the loss variation is shortened immediately after the big hit state ends. In addition, it is preferable that the probability of occurrence of reach effect in the loss variation is reduced in a predetermined number of times immediately after the big hit state is finished.

  In addition, in a predetermined number of periods (first period) immediately after the end of the big hit state, a period in which a reach effect (specific effect) is suggested to be executed (a beat period) is a subsequent period (the first period). (2 periods) may be shorter. For example, if the reach effect (the effect that the symbol is tempered) is equivalent to the “specific effect”, the “buzz period suggesting the possibility that the specific effect will be executed” is an effect that improves the expectation that the symbol will be tempered. The period during which (tempered pie production) is executed can correspond.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine, a first game state and a second game state that makes it easier to win (privilege) than the first game state in the lottery to determine whether or not to win a specific winning opening are provided, In the two gaming states, the period from the winning of the big hit state to the notification (big hit fluctuation) may be shorter than the first gaming state. Further, in the second gaming state, the average time length of the reach effect in the big hit variation may be shorter than the first gaming state. Furthermore, it is good also as a structure where a loss fluctuation | variation becomes easy to become short in a 2nd game state rather than a 1st game state. Further, in the second gaming state, the average time length of reach production in the loss variation may be shorter than that in the first gaming state.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine, a start port including a first start port and a second start port is provided, and when a game ball wins at any of the start ports, whether or not a big hit state is selected and a right to start a game ( A configuration in which a start right is granted is known. In the above configuration, the start right (first start right) granted by winning the game ball at the first start opening and the start right (second start) given by winning the game ball at the second start opening. Technology that can be held separately. When both the first start right and the second start right are held, the game based on the second start right is preferentially executed.

  Further, in the first gaming state, the pachinko machine is easy to win the game ball from the second starting port toward the first starting port, and in the second gaming state, the pachinko machine is likely to win the game ball from the first starting port toward the second starting port. It has been known. In the above pachinko machine, in the first gaming state, the firing handle is operated aiming at the first starting port, and in the second gaming state, the firing handle is operated aiming at the second starting port. When the second gaming state ends, the first gaming state is entered. However, in the first gaming state immediately after the end of the second gaming state, there is a high possibility that the second start right is held. In the above case, in the first gaming state immediately after the end of the second gaming state, it is preferable that the game time length based on the second start right is likely to be shorter than the game time length based on the first start right. . For example, in the first gaming state immediately after the end of the second gaming state, a configuration in which a specific effect (for example, reach effect) is less likely to be executed in a game based on the second starting right than in a game based on the first starting right. .

  In addition, the pachinko machine is provided with a second game state in which the base value (difference obtained by subtracting the game ball launched from the acquired game ball) is higher than the first game state, and a launch handle advantageous for the player in the second period is provided. A technique in which an operation method is indicated by an instruction display is adopted. In the above configuration, even when the game is played according to the instruction in the second gaming state, a configuration in which the base value is a negative number is preferable. In addition, when the above configuration is adopted, a configuration in which the period from the winning of the big hit state to the notification thereof is preferably shorter in the second gaming state than in the first gaming state.

  In the present invention, for example, if a special game is won in a specific game, the specific game can be extended. For example, in a pachinko machine, if the big hit state is won in the probability variation state, the big hit state is terminated. After that, a configuration in which the probability variation state continues is included. That is, when the jackpot state is won in the probability variation state, in the configuration where the probability variation state continues and may end after the jackpot state ends, if the probability variation state continues, the fact that the jackpot state is won is notified, Then, it is good also as a structure which alert | reports that the probability change state continues after the end of a big hit state.

  Note that the configuration shown in FIG. 19 can also be implemented in a pachinko machine. For example, in a pachinko machine that is drawn in a winning game with a big hit state where a big hit state is likely to occur, a common big hit notification is given when only the big hit state is won and when both the big hit state and the positive change state are won. When both the big hit state and the probable change state are won, after the big hit notification is executed, a notification that the probable change state is won can be considered.

  Note that the configuration shown in FIG. 20 can also be implemented in a pachinko machine. For example, in the above-described second gaming state, a configuration in which an effect instructing the operation of the effect button can be easily executed.

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

  The gaming machine of the present invention includes a game control means for executing control related to a game, special game determination means (internal lottery processing) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit state) advantageous to the player, When the special game determination means determines that the execution of the special game has been determined, the notification means (such as the liquid crystal display device 30) can be notified, and when the special game determination means determines that the special game is to be executed, the special game is executed. Special game executing means, privilege grant determining means (ART determination process) for determining whether or not to grant a privilege (right to transition to the ART state), the first game state (normal state), and the first game state Gaming state setting means that can be set to a second gaming state (chance state) where it is easy to determine that a privilege is to be granted, and the game control means in the second gaming state is more special game than in the first gaming state. Execution is decided As the period up to that of the decision is informed by notification means from, and sets a relatively short period of time.

  According to the above configuration, in the second gaming state, the period from when the special gaming state is won to when the notification is announced tends to be shorter than in the first gaming state. Therefore, even if the special gaming state is won in the second gaming state in which the bonus is easy to win, the special gaming state is won in comparison with the configuration in which the period until the special gaming state is won and announced is likely to be prolonged. Inconveniences that can be felt annoying are suppressed.

  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 executing control related to the game;
Special game determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player;
Notification means capable of notifying that the execution of the special game is determined by the special game determination means;
When it is determined by the special game determination means that the special game is to be executed, special game execution means for executing the special game;
Privilege grant determining means for determining whether or not to grant a privilege;
A gaming state setting means capable of being set to a second gaming state that is likely to be determined to give the privilege from the first gaming state and the first gaming state;
With
The game control means includes
In the second gaming state, a relatively short period is set as a period from when the execution of the special game is determined until the notification means is notified by the notification means, compared to the first gaming state. A gaming machine characterized by that.

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