JP5701273B2 - Revolving machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a rotating game machine capable of generating AT (assist time) games and RT (replay time) games.

  Generally, a spinning-type game machine performs lottery (internal lottery) related to a role in response to a predetermined start operation, and unit games (one game) by starting to rotate a plurality of spinning cylinders with various symbols. The unit game of this time is finished by deriving and displaying the game result based on the combination of symbols at the time of stopping each cylinder. During this unit game, even if a winning combination is won by internal lottery, the winning combination (winning combination) will not be confirmed immediately. The player is the first player when the display mode, which is the game result, has become a special display mode that has been determined in advance by carefully performing a stop operation related to the spinning cylinder, specifically the eye-pressing operation and the pressing sequence operation. , Such as bonus game called 'Big Bonus Game' and 'Regular Bonus Game', and RT (Replay Time) game where the probability of winning a replay (replay) role is high probability. To be controlled. This bonus game and RT game are managed on the main control unit side which performs the internal lottery and the stop control of the spinning cylinder.

  In particular, in recent years, in addition to the basic game played on the main control unit side described above, it is called “AT (assist time) game” whose generation is controlled on the sub control unit side (production control unit side). It is known that a privilege game advantageous to a player is additionally performed. During this AT game, a notification effect is provided to support the player, such as guiding a process for winning a combination of specific symbols. There is also a game state called an “ART (assist replay time) game” in which an AT game controlled on the sub-control unit side and an RT game controlled on the main control side are generated simultaneously (for example, Patent Document 1).

  Various conditions have been proposed for the above-mentioned ART game transition conditions and generation periods thereof. For example, an ART game is generated after the bonus game ends, and if the bonus combination related to the bonus game transition opportunity is won during the ART game, the remaining game count in the ART game is stopped and the bonus game is preferentially executed. Etc. have been put to practical use. In addition, since the game period (the number of continuous games) in which the AT (ART) game as described above is executed is important information that the player wants to know, information on how long the ART game will continue ( There has been proposed a spinning-type game machine that informs (residual game number information) by effect display (for example, image display) (for example, Patent Document 2 below).

JP 2003-70970 A JP 2011-125532 A

  By the way, when the above-mentioned remaining game number information is produced and displayed as in the case of a conventional spinning-type game machine, when the specific role is elected and the count of the remaining number of games in the AT game is stopped (interrupted), the production is accordingly performed. The count on the display is also stopped, and if the display of the stop state is seen, the winning of the specific role is known to the player. In this case, a particular problem arises among the announcement effects that win the winning expectation of a role that brings a high profit state such as a bonus role, which is developed over a plurality of game periods, and the winning combination information is notified by the final game When the so-called “continuous production” is displayed, if the count of the number of remaining games is stopped during the continuous production, the winning will become clear without seeing the result of the continuous production. The function as a notice effect which originally has is lost.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can conceal the stop state in an effect manner even if the count of the remaining number of games of ART (AT) game is internally stopped.

  The above object of the present invention is achieved by the following means. The parentheses indicate corresponding elements in the embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to this.

(1) lottery means for performing a lottery concerning a role;
And directing means for producing effects related to the game,
Based on a predetermined transition condition, a transition control is possible between a plurality of types of game states including a normal game state, a first special game state in which a profit state is improved over the normal game state, and a second special game state. And when the special role is derived and displayed as a game result during the first special gaming state, the second special gaming state is transferred to the second special gaming state. A gaming machine configured to be able to re-transition to the first special gaming state before the second special gaming state transition,
Setting means for setting the number of continued games in which the first special gaming state is continued when the transition condition to the first special gaming state is established as the predetermined transition condition;
Based on the number of continuous games set by the setting means, the remaining game number counting means for counting the number of remaining games for each continuous game,
Based on the counting result based on the remaining game number counting means, the remaining game number notification control means for causing the effecting means to notify information related to the remaining game number;
Based on the current game state and the lottery result by the lottery means, the continuous effect control for the effect means to continuously produce effects that are mutually related over a plurality of consecutive unit games. Means, and
The continuous production control means includes
On the condition that a special role is won by the lottery means during the first special gaming state, the continuous production is presented,
The remaining game number counting means includes:
The counting of the remaining number of games is interrupted regardless of the execution of the unit game, on the condition that the special combination is won by the lottery means during the first special game state,
The remaining game number notification control means includes:
When the remaining game number counting means is interrupted by the remaining game number counting means, it is not the true remaining game number in the suspended state, but the remaining game number counting means does not interrupt the remaining game number counting. Informing information about the number of fake remaining games when counted as
A gaming machine characterized by that.

(2) The continuous performance control means is displayed continuously on the condition that the special combination is won on the condition that the special combination is not won by the lottery means during the first special game state. It is configured to be able to show a fake continuous production different from the production,
The remaining game number counting means includes:
During the game period in which the fake continuous performance is appearing, without counting the number of remaining games,
The remaining game number notification control means includes:
Informing the information about the true remaining game number counted by the remaining game number counting means,
The gaming machine according to (1) above, characterized in that.

The remaining game number counting means includes:
If the counting of the remaining number of remaining games is interrupted during the first special game state, the second special game state is transferred after the second special game state is transferred based on the transition condition of the second special game state. The remaining number of remaining games is suspended until the transition to the first special gaming state before the transition to the special gaming state, and the suspended counting of the remaining games is resumed after the transition to the first special gaming state. And
The remaining game number notification control means includes:
When the remaining game number counting by the remaining game number counting unit is resumed, the information regarding the true remaining game number counted by the remaining game number counting unit is notified as the information regarding the remaining game number.
The gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above, wherein

  According to the present invention, it is possible to conceal the count state of the number of remaining games (true number of remaining games) inside a privilege game (for example, ART game). Thereby, when the number of remaining internal games is stopped, the stop state can be concealed from the player, and the function as the notice effect that the continuous effect originally has can be sufficiently exhibited.

It is a perspective view of the front side which shows the external appearance of the spinning cylinder type game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence band of the rotary type game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the winning line of the rotary type game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a control block diagram which shows the outline | summary of the control apparatus of the rotary type game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing circuit configurations of a main control board and an effect control board shown in FIG. 4. It is a figure which shows the role lottery table of the rotary type game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is the first half part of the figure which illustrated the combination of the symbol corresponding to the winning combination of the turn type game machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is the latter half part of the figure which illustrated the combination of the symbol corresponding to the winning combination of the rotating type game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the combination of the symbol handled as a winning combination of the spinning reel type game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, and its payout. It is a state transition diagram which shows the outline | summary of the transition state between the game states of the rotary type game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a state transition diagram showing an outline of the transition state between ART games of the spinning cylinder type gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. The It is a flowchart which shows the main control side main process which the main control part side performs according to a game operation control program. It is a flowchart which shows the main control side timer interruption process which the main control part side performs according to a game operation control program. It is a flowchart which shows RT game management processing in FIG. 12 is a first half of a flowchart showing a bonus game operating process in FIG. 11; It is a flowchart which shows the production control side main process which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception interruption process which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the production control side timer interruption process which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the game start command reception process of the command corresponding | compatible process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the effect selection process at the time of the command reception in AT game (AT game 2) in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the production management process during discontinuous production in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the production management process during continuous production in FIG. It is a figure which shows the effect selection table 1 in the ART game which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the effect selection table 2 during ART game which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

<Mechanical configuration: FIGS. 1 to 3>
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external appearance of a rotating type gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the swivel type gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes a gaming machine housing 1 for housing various gaming parts used for gaming, and a front side of the gaming machine housing 1. And a front door 2 attached to be freely opened and closed.

  The front door 2 is provided with a first display window 3 substantially in the center and a second display window 4 on the upper side thereof.

  The first display window 3 on the lower side is a rotator visual recognition unit, and the rotator 5a, 5b, and 5c (hereinafter referred to as “the rotator 5a” is arranged on the side of the rotator device 210 and three in a row. The left spinning cylinder 5a ”, the spinning cylinder 5b are referred to as“ middle spinning cylinder 5b ”, and the spinning cylinder 5c is referred to as“ right spinning cylinder 5c ”). It is provided as follows.

  The spinning cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c have a symbol arrangement band on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, and a game result is derived by a combination of symbols when the spinning cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c are stopped. It is displayed. These spinning cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c are rotationally driven by spinning cylinder drive motors 211a, 211b, and 211c (see FIG. 3), each of which is a pulse motor, whereby each symbol is displayed in a variable manner and stopped. Each spinning cylinder is not limited to a spinning cylinder that is physically rotated or stopped using an electric drive source such as a spinning cylinder drive motor, and is displayed on an image display device such as a liquid crystal display device 6 described later. Further, it may be a revolving drum that is rotated or stopped on the image. Further, the number of rotating cylinders is not limited to three, and any number such as two or four may be provided.

  In FIG. 2, the symbol arrangement | sequence band in each spinning cylinder which concerns on this embodiment is shown. The “1ST” symbol arrangement band shown in the figure corresponds to the left rotating cylinder 5a, the “2ND” symbol arrangement band corresponds to the middle rotating cylinder 5b, and the “3RD” symbol arrangement band corresponds to the right rotating cylinder 5c.

  In the symbol array band 200, symbols (component element symbols) for configuring a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination (winning winning combination) by the lottery regarding the winning combination (internal lottery) are displayed. The symbols of this embodiment include red 7 (reference numeral 31), blue 7 (reference numeral 32), BAR (reference numeral 33), bell A (reference numeral 34), bell B (reference numeral 35), replay A ( Reference symbols 36), Replay B (reference symbol 37), cherry (reference symbol 38), watermelon (reference symbol 39), and blank (reference symbol 40), a total of 10 types of symbols are included. These symbols are arranged in a total of 21 frames in the rotation direction of the rotating drum, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 are assigned along the symbol arrangement order.

  Referring again to FIG. 1, a plurality of winning lines 3 a are provided in the spinning cylinder visual recognition unit 3. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a winning line in the rotary type gaming machine of the present embodiment. In this spinning cylinder visual recognition section 3, a winning line that obliquely crosses from the upper left to the lower right (FIG. (A)), a winning line that obliquely crosses from the lower left to the upper right (FIG. (B)), and the reverse V There are a total of four winning lines, a character-shaped (valley-shaped) winning line (Fig. (C)) and a V-shaped (mountain-shaped) winning line (Fig. (D)). It has a 4-line machine configuration.

  These winning lines vary in the number of lines that are treated as valid in accordance with the number of bets on the unit game (one game) (so-called “the number of bets”). On the winning line (hereinafter referred to as “effective winning line”) that has been validated, the combination of the stopped symbols when the three spinning cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c are stopped is a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination. When they match, a game value corresponding to the combination of symbols is given to the player. For example, when a winning combination with game medal payout is won and the corresponding symbol combination is stopped on the effective pay line (as a combination necessary for acquiring gaming value such as game media for the symbol combination in advance) When a predetermined one is derived and displayed as a game result), the hopper unit 500 (medal paying device: see FIG. 3) in the gaming machine housing 1 is operated, and a predetermined number of game medals are paid out as a payout. . This game medal is necessary when the player starts the game and can be said to have game value.

  Further, the second display window 4 provided on the upper side of the first display window 3 (rotor visual recognition part 3) is a liquid crystal screen visual recognition part, and a liquid crystal as an image display device mounted on the back side of the front door 2 is provided. Corresponding to the display screen (liquid crystal screen) 6a of the display device 6 (LCD unit), for example, it is formed in a rectangular shape that is slightly smaller than the swivel viewing portion 3. The liquid crystal screen 6a faces the liquid crystal screen visual recognition part 4 and is provided so that it can be viewed from the player side. The liquid crystal display device 6 (liquid crystal screen 6a) functions as effect means, and displays an effect related to the game as an image. As the image display device, for example, a plasma display (PDP), an electronic paper display, an organic EL display (OELD), or the like may be employed. In addition to the image display device, a display device using 7 segments or LEDs may be adopted.

  In addition, on both the left and right sides of the spinning cylinder visual recognition unit 3, there are provided decorative lamp units 13 for producing effects related to the game by light decoration. The decorative lamp unit 13 incorporates an LED (light emitting means) and exhibits a light effect by decoration of light depending on the type of light emission color and the light emission mode (blinking, lighting, extinguishing, etc.).

  In addition, the stepped portion below the spinning cylinder visual recognition unit 3 has a medal slot 7 for inserting a game medal as a game medium, and a storage device (a game medal inserted into the gaming machine or a game medal acquired by winning a prize). Within a range credited by a functional unit (so-called “credit function”) (not shown) that can store the stored number by an electromagnetic method. A MAX bet in which a game medal can be pseudo-inserted at a time up to an upper limit value (the number of game medals (maximum bet number) that can be inserted for one game. In this embodiment, three game medals are the maximum bet number). There are provided a button 8, a 1-bet button 9 that can artificially insert game medals up to the upper limit of the betting number according to the number of times the button is pressed, a stored medal settlement button 10 for performing credit settlement, and the like. .

  In addition, an operation panel unit 14 formed in a horizontally long shape is provided below the stepped portion of the rotating cylinder visual recognition unit 3. The operation panel unit 14 includes a return button 15 for returning medals filled in the medal insertion slot 7, a rotation rotation start lever 11 for starting rotation of the rotation cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c, and each rotation cylinder 5a. Three rotating cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a, 12b, 12c (left rotating cylinder stop button 12a, intermediate rotating cylinder stop button 12b, right rotating cylinder stop button 12c) for individually stopping the rotation of 5b, 5c are provided. It has been. In the present specification, unless specifically required, these spinning cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a, 12b, and 12c are referred to as “rotating cylinder rotation stop buttons 12”.

  Note that the MAX bet button 8, the 1 bet button 9, the stored medal settlement button 10, the spinning cylinder rotation start lever 11, and the spinning cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a, 12b, and 12c are operated when these are operated. Switches for generating detection information (detection signals) (MAX bet switch 8a, 1 bet switch 9a, stored medal settlement switch 10a, spinning cylinder rotation start switch 11a, and spinning cylinder rotation stop switches 12a ′, 12b ′, 12c ′: FIG. Reference) is provided. In addition, a medal detection sensor (medal detection sensor 7a: see FIG. 3) for detecting the inserted game medal is provided inside the medal slot 13.

  Further, below the operation panel unit 14, a decoration panel unit 17 is provided with colors and pictures for appealing the appeal of the gaming machine.

  In addition, a horizontally long medal tray 18 that is integrally attached to the front door 2 is provided below the decorative panel portion 17. The medal tray 18 is paid out from the hopper unit 500 (see FIG. 4). A game medal payout opening 19 for discharging game medals and returned game medals to the front side is opened.

  Speakers 16 are provided on both the front door upper side and the front door lower side of the front door 2 as sound output units for outputting sound effects relating to the game to the outside.

  Although not shown in the drawing, the current bet number (the number of inserted game medals) is displayed at a position where the player can easily see (for example, a position in the vicinity of the spinning cylinder visual recognition section 3) or at a suitable place on the gaming machine 1. A game medal insertion number display unit, a game medal storage number display unit for displaying the number of credits, a game start display unit for notifying that the operation of the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11 has become effective, and payout according to the game result A game medal payout number display section for informing the number of game medals, a game medal insertion display section for informing whether or not a game medal can be accepted, and a re-game display for informing that re-game is in operation Etc. are provided. These display units are display-controlled by a main control unit (main control board) 400 (see FIG. 3).

  The effect means in the present invention may be any means that can exert the effect by stimulating the human senses such as vision, hearing, and touch. Light generation means such as the decorative lamp unit 13 and LED, effect display means Typical examples thereof include an acoustic generator such as a speaker 16, a vibration device that transmits vibration to the player's body, or a wind pressure device that applies wind pressure to the player's body. The effect display device means a display device appealing to the eye like the image display device, but is different from the image display device in that it also includes a display device that does not depend on an image (for example, a display device using 7 segments). The liquid crystal display device 6 is a typical example of an image display device. In the case of an image display device, the liquid crystal display device 6 refers to a type that expresses an effect mainly by image display, and expresses an effect by a display other than an image like a 7-segment display device. Things are included in the concept of the effect display device. The effect means of the present invention functions as an effect device that presents an effect in a broad sense, but also functions as a means (assist alert means) that can notify a stop operation procedure of the spinning cylinder during an AT game in a narrow sense.

<Control device: FIGS. 4 and 5>
Next, with reference to FIG. 4, a control device for a rotating type gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 4 is a control block diagram showing an outline of a configuration of a control device for performing game operation control. In addition, the same reference number is attached | subjected to the same component as FIGS. 1-3.

  A control device for a spinning cylinder type gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes a main control board (hereinafter referred to as a “main control unit”) 400 that functions as a main control unit that generally controls game operation control, and a main control unit 400. In response to the production control command, the production control unit 410 that functions as production control means that comprehensively manages production operation control (production control for the production means) for the image, light, and sound, and an external power source (not shown) And the power supply board 440 that generates and supplies power necessary for the gaming machine. The effect control unit 410 includes an effect control board 420 and a liquid crystal control board 460, to which the liquid crystal display device 6 as an image display device is connected. In FIG. 3, the power supply route is omitted.

  The main control unit 400 includes a medal detection sensor 7 a for detecting a game medal from the medal slot 7, a MAX bet switch 8 a for detecting an operation of the MAX bet button 8, and a 1 bet button via the game relay board 370. 1 bet switch 9a for detecting the operation of 9, a stored medal settlement switch 10a for detecting the operation of the stored medal settlement button 10, a rotating cylinder rotation start switch 11a for detecting the operation of the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11, and a rotating cylinder The stop switch board 360 on which the rotation stop switches 12a ′, 12b ′, and 12c ′ are mounted is connected, and the main control unit 400 can receive detection signals from these.

  Further, the spinning cylinder rotation start lever 11, the spinning cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a, 12b, 12c, the MAX bet button 8, the 1 bet button 9, or the stored medal settlement button 10 are provided with LEDs (not shown) therein. Thus, the player can be notified of the validity or invalidity of the lever operation or button operation by the light emission mode (for example, light emission color) of the LED.

  Further, the main control unit 400 is connected with the rotation drive motors 211a, 211b, and 211c for rotating the rotation cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c of the rotation apparatus 210 via the rotation relay board 330. Reference numeral 400 can transmit a control signal for driving these rotating drum drive motors.

  Further, the main control unit 400 is connected to a rotation position detection sensor (a sensor provided on each rotation cylinder for detecting the current rotation position of the rotation cylinder and rotation of the rotation cylinder) 212a, 212b, and 212c. The unit 400 can receive the detection signals from these rotation position detection sensors.

  The main control unit 400 also includes a payout control board 450 provided in the hopper unit 500 via a payout relay board 350, a medal payout sensor 520 for detecting game medals paid out from the hopper unit 500, and a hopper tank (not shown). A full detection metal fitting 600 for monitoring surplus game medals overflowing from

  The hopper unit 500 functions as a game medium payout device, and is provided with a payout control board 450 for driving and controlling the hopper motor 510 and a medal payout sensor 520 for detecting a game medal paid out from the hopper unit 500. Yes. When the game medal needs to be paid out, the main control unit 400 can transmit a payout control command for designating the payout number to the payout control board (payout control unit) 450. When the payout control board 450 receives the payout control command from the main control unit 400, the payout control board 450 controls the hopper motor 510 based on the content of the payout control command and performs payout processing of the specified number of game medals. The game medals that have been paid out are detected by a medal payout sensor 520, and the detection signal is input to the main control unit 400.

  The main control unit 400 is connected to a hall computer HC (a computer that comprehensively manages pachinko hall gaming machines) via the external concentrated terminal board 310, and the main control unit 400 transmits predetermined game information to the hall computer. Transmission to the HC is possible.

  Further, the main controller 400 is connected to a rotating drum setting board 430 so that a detection signal from the rotating drum setting board 430 can be received. The rotation setting board 430 is provided with a setting switch (not shown) for changing a “setting” that causes a change in the payout rate, a reset switch (not shown) for releasing a game operation error, and the like. When the setting board 430 detects an operation of each of the switches, the setting board 430 outputs a detection signal to the main control unit 400.

  The main control unit 400 is connected to an effect control board 420 constituting the effect control unit 410 via the effect I / F board 340. The main role of the effect control board 420 is to receive an effect control command from the main control unit 400, draw an effect pattern, send a liquid crystal control command to the liquid crystal control board 460, control the sound of the speaker 46, the decorative lamp 13, For example, LED light emission control.

  A liquid crystal control board 460 is connected to the effect control board 420 via an effect I / F board 340. The main role of the liquid crystal control board 460 is reception of a liquid crystal control command from the effect control board 420, image display control of the liquid crystal display device 6 based on the liquid crystal control command, and the like.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the circuit configuration and functions related to the main control unit (main control board) 400 and the effect control unit 410 will be specifically described. Here, description will be made while paying attention to the effect control board 420 connected to the main control unit 400 as the effect control unit 410.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram schematically showing circuit configurations of the main control unit 400 and the effect control board 420 shown in FIG. First, the circuit configuration of the main control unit 400 will be described.

<Main control unit (main control board) 400>
The main control unit 400 includes a microprocessor having a main CPU 401c and a microcomputer 401 (in this embodiment, a Z80 system equivalent product) having a main ROM 401a and a main RAM 401b. In addition, an I / O port circuit 402 that inputs and outputs signals between peripheral boards, a counter circuit 403, and an interface (I / F) circuit that mediates exchange of signals with external peripheral boards connected to the main control board 400 404 to 406, a motor drive circuit 407, and a switch input circuit 408 are configured.

  The main CPU 401c is a CPU of Z80 (manufactured by Zylog or equivalent). Z80 is a CPU with an 8-bit data bus and a 16-bit address bus, but does not require a large memory space, and is ideal for controlling gaming machines that do not require high-speed processing or complicated numerical operation processing. It is. The main CPU 401c includes a plurality of types of registers for reading and writing data necessary for executing processing.

  The main ROM 401a functions as storage means (main control side storage means) for storing game data related to game operation control, and includes various data necessary for game operation control in addition to a control program describing a game operation control procedure. A stop table (not shown) describing stop data for the stop control of the spinning cylinder, a role lottery table for performing internal lottery (FIG. 5), and a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is set based on the internal lottery result Data such as a setting table (not shown) for performing, and a winning / dispensing table (not shown) for setting the number of payouts for winning are stored.

  Further, the main RAM 401b functions as a work area and a buffer memory, and a random number value for internal lottery used for a lottery (internal lottery) for determining a winning combination, lottery result information (winning number information and winning flag), game Data necessary for the progress of the game, such as state information, is stored and used according to the processing state.

  In addition to the main ROM 401a, the main RAM 401b, and the main CPU 401c, the microcomputer 401 has an interrupt function (interrupt prohibition) such as a CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) 401d and a timer interrupt that gives an interrupt signal to the main CPU 401c. Including an interrupt controller circuit 401e that exhibits functions). The CTC 401d is a circuit in which an 8-bit counter and a timer are integrated, and adds a periodic interrupt, a pulse output generation function (bit rate generator) having a constant period, and a time measurement function. Therefore, in this embodiment, a timer interrupt is applied to the CPU 401c at a time interval of about 1.5 ms using the CTC 401d.

  The counter circuit 403 includes a random number generation circuit that generates a random number within a certain range in hardware and a sampling circuit that samples a random value from the random number generation circuit at a predetermined timing. The main CPU 401c sends an instruction to the sampling circuit according to the processing state to acquire the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit as a random number value for internal lottery, and the random value is used for lottery (internal lottery) related to the role. Use. The main control unit 400 (main CPU 401c) wins any of the winning combinations by referring to a winning lottery table (see FIG. 6) to be described later for each unit game (one game) by the rotation of each of the spinning cylinders 5a, 5b, 5c. Whether it is a “losing” or not, and the lottery result information (so-called “winning (internal winning) flag”) is stored in the winning information setting area of the main RAM 401b until the predetermined processing is completed. As a general rule, the winning flag is cleared for each game.

  The main control unit 400 outputs an effect control command as control information (command information) capable of specifying the processing state via an output buffer circuit 404a included in the I / F circuit 404 with the effect control board 420. The effect control command is input to the effect control board 420 through the effect I / F board 340 and the input buffer circuit 340a for the main control unit 400 provided therein. Such a production control command from the main control unit 400 is produced by one-way communication in order to prevent an illegal signal from an external goto action from being input to the main control unit 400 via the production control unit 410. It is transmitted to the control unit 400.

  As the I / F circuit, an I / F circuit 404 with the effect control board 420, an I / F circuit 405 with the game relay board 370, and an I / F circuit 406 with other boards are provided. Signals from various switches and sensors arranged in the gaming machine main body are input to the switch input circuit 408 of the I / F circuit 405.

  The motor drive circuit 407 supplies drive pulse signals for controlling the rotating drum drive motors 211a, 211b, and 211c under the control of the microcomputer 401 (main CPU 401c), and controls the rotation of the rotating drums 5a, 5b, and 5c. Perform stop control.

  In the rotation control of the spinning cylinder, a bet number (in the present embodiment, the condition that one to three game medals are inserted) is set, and an operation detection signal from the spinning cylinder rotation start switch 11a is set. It is performed on condition that the input of is confirmed. Specifically, the microcomputer 401 confirms that a specified number of game medals as game start conditions have been inserted based on detection signals from the medal detection sensor 7a, the MAX bet switch 8a, or the 1 bet switch 9a. In this case, a game start condition is established. When the input of the operation detection signal from the spinning cylinder rotation start switch 11a is confirmed while the game start condition is established, the spinning cylinder drive motors 211a, 211b, and 211c are driven and controlled via the motor driving circuit 407. 5a, 5b, and 5c are started to rotate, and each cylinder is controlled to rotate at a substantially constant speed. In this way, a rotating operation for rotating each cylinder is realized.

  The rotation stop control is performed on the condition that the operation detection signal input from the rotation rotation stop switches 12a ', 12b', 12c 'is confirmed during rotation of the rotation cylinder. Specifically, when the microcomputer 401 confirms the input of the operation detection signal from the spinning cylinder rotation stop switches 12a ′, 12b ′, and 12c ′, the microcomputer 401 confirms the input of the specific position (in the present embodiment, the top of the spinning cylinder visualizing unit 3). Obtain the symbol number (stop operation symbol number) that exists on the lower horizontal line (the position corresponding to the “bottom in the frame”) and move it by the number of frames from the stop operation symbol number. Is determined with reference to a stop table (not shown), and the rotating drum is stopped at a target position. The symbol number existing at the specific position is based on the detection signals from the rotation position detection sensors 212a, 212b, and 212c, and monitors how much the rotation is rotating from the current position. It is grasped by this.

  The above-mentioned “stop table” includes a plurality of types of stop tables selected in accordance with the internal lottery result. For example, a counterclockwise stop table for determining the number of sliding frames of the left turn cylinder 5a, a middle turn cylinder A plurality of types of stop tables are included, such as a mid-cylinder stop table in which the number of sliding frames of 5b is determined, and a right-turn cylinder stop table in which the number of sliding frames of the right rotating cylinder 5c is determined. These stop tables can be selected according to the stop operation timing (stop operation number) and the stop operation order (pushing order) of the rotating cylinder, in addition to the internal lottery result. By such a stop table, so-called “retraction control” is realized in which a specific symbol is stopped or a specific symbol is not stopped on the effective winning line.

  “Draw-in control” means that, as is known in the art, when a winning combination is determined by an internal lottery, the winning combination existing on the effective winning line at the timing when the rotating rotation stop button 12 is operated. Except for the symbols that can constitute the corresponding symbol combination (the symbols that can constitute the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination: the component symbol symbol of the winning symbol), the predetermined number of sliding symbols (the maximum number of symbols to be drawn (in this embodiment) Stop control that controls the stop position of the spinning cylinder in a form that draws the symbol on the effective winning line when there is a component symbol of the winning combination that can be stopped on the effective winning line within the range of 4) It is an aspect. Therefore, if the component symbol of the winning combination can be pulled on from the stop operation symbol number by the maximum number of frames to be drawn and stopped on the effective winning line, the symbol is basically drawn on the effective winning line. Utilizing such pull-in control characteristics, if the number of sliding symbols is determined according to the symbol arrangement configuration and the stop operation symbol number in the symbol arrangement band of each rotator, regarding the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination, Regardless of the timing of the stop operation, it is always possible to stop on the effective pay line (100% pull-in is possible (draw rate 100%)), or depending on the stop operation timing, even if the maximum number of sliding frames is pulled, it is impossible to stop on the effective pay line (" It is also possible to “spill out”.

  However, if any winning combination is not won by internal lottery, that is, in the case of “losing (winning number 0: see FIG. 5)” winning, it corresponds to any winning combination (winning numbers 1 to 12: see FIG. 5). The stop position of the spinning cylinder that does not stop the combination of symbols on the effective winning line is determined. Therefore, in a game that is “losing”, the combination of symbols corresponding to any combination will not stop on the effective winning line regardless of the timing of stopping the spinning cylinder, and the game result will always be “losing”. Become. In addition, it can be grasped | ascertained for every stop of a spinning cylinder which symbol stopped on the effective pay line of each spinning cylinder 5a, 5b, 5c.

  It should be noted that the symbol arrangement band 200 (see FIG. 2) of the present embodiment is related to the stop operation timing of the rotating cylinder, particularly for the symbols 39 of the watermelon, the symbol 36 of the replay A, and the symbol 37 of the replay B. It is arranged so that the symbol can be drawn on the effective winning line. That is, under the above-described pull-in control, the pull-in rate on the predetermined effective pay line is set to 100%. However, with respect to other symbols, the symbols are arranged so that they cannot necessarily be drawn on the effective pay line depending on the stop operation timing of the rotating cylinder under the pull-in control. That is, depending on the stop operation timing, so-called “missing” occurs. However, the symbol arrangement configuration and the effective winning line are not particularly limited as long as the object of the present invention can be achieved, and can be set as appropriate.

<Production control unit 410 (production control board 420)>
Next, the effect control board 420 of the effect control unit 410 will be described. The effect control board 420 includes a microprocessor with a built-in sub CPU 421c (effect control CPU) and a microcomputer 421 with a sub ROM 421a (effect control ROM) and a sub RAM 421b (effect control RAM). In addition, a CTC 421d having the same function as the CTC 401d, an interrupt controller circuit 421e for giving an interrupt signal to the sub CPU 421c, an I / O port circuit 422 for inputting / outputting signals to / from the effect I / F board 340, a counter circuit 423 etc. are comprised. The sub ROM 421a functions as a storage unit (production control side storage unit) for storing game data related to the production operation control. In addition to the production control program in which the production control procedure is described, various data necessary for the production operation control are stored. Stored. Further, the sub RAM 421b functions as a work area and a buffer memory, and stores data necessary for the presentation of an effect, such as a random number for effect lottery and game state (effect state) information on the effect control unit side, depending on the processing state. And used. The effect control board 420 receives an effect control command from the main control unit 400 and performs an effect process for light and sound, so that the light display control unit for the light display device including the decorative lamp 13 and the LED, and the speaker 16 are provided. The sound control part with respect to the sound generator containing is provided.

  The main role of the effect control board 420 is to receive an effect control command from the main control unit 400, to select an effect based on the effect control command, and to a liquid crystal control command associated with the effect control command for the liquid crystal control board 460. Transmission, sound control of the speaker 46, light emission control of the decorative lamp 45 and LED, operation control of the movable body accessory, and the like.

  Similarly to the counter circuit 403, the counter circuit 423 includes a random number generation circuit and a sampling circuit. The sub CPU 421c obtains the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit as an effect random value by sending an instruction to the sampling circuit in accordance with the effect processing state (for example, the timing at which the effect control command is received). This effect random number is mainly used for effect pattern lottery.

  The effect control board 420 requires a control signal for determining execution by lottery or uniquely from a plurality of types of effect patterns prepared in advance based on the effect control command sent from the main control unit 400. It is transmitted to the sound generator (not shown) and the optical display device (not shown) at a proper timing. Thereby, the reproduction of the sound effect corresponding to the effect pattern and the lighting and blinking driving of the decoration lamp 13 and the LED are realized. In addition, the effect control board 420 transmits the liquid crystal control command associated with the effect control command to the liquid crystal control board 460 at a timing at which image reproduction to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 6 is necessary. As a result, various production patterns are developed in chronological order, including production scenarios in a broad sense (including various notice productions (production elements that make up production scenarios) that appear during rank games) (Broadly defined production pattern) appears.

  The liquid crystal control board 460 includes a display control unit that controls display of the liquid crystal display device 6 based on the liquid crystal control command received from the effect control board 420. This display control unit is an image ROM storing VDP (Video Display Processor) that controls overall video output processing such as image development processing and image drawing, and image data (effect image data) on which the VDP performs image development processing. A VRAM (Video RAM) that temporarily stores image data developed by the VDP, a liquid crystal control CPU that outputs control data necessary for the VDP to perform display control, and a display control operation procedure of the liquid crystal control CPU. A liquid crystal control ROM that stores the described program and various data necessary for display control thereof, and a liquid crystal control RAM that functions as a work area and a buffer memory are mainly configured. The main role of the liquid crystal control board 460 is image display control for the liquid crystal display device 6 based on the liquid crystal control command sent from the effect control board 420.

  The effect control command defines a function by a 2-byte configuration consisting of a 1-byte length mode (MODE) and an event (EVENT) of 1-byte length. In order to distinguish MODE from EVENT, MODE Bit 7 is Bit 7 of ON and EVENT is set to OFF. When these pieces of information are transmitted as valid, a strobe signal is output corresponding to each of the mode (MODE) and the event (EVENT). That is, when there is a command to be transmitted, the main CPU 401c (main control CPU) sets and outputs mode (MODE) information for transmitting the command to the effect control unit 410 (effect control board 420). The first strobe signal is transmitted after a predetermined time has elapsed. Furthermore, event (EVENT) information is set and output after the elapse of a predetermined time from the transmission of the strobe signal, and the second time of the strobe signal is transmitted after the elapse of the predetermined time from this setting. The strobe signal is controlled to be in an active state by the main CPU 401c for a predetermined period during which the sub CPU 421c (production control CPU) can reliably receive a command. When transmitting the liquid crystal control command, the effect control board 420 generates an interrupt strobe signal, and sends a liquid crystal control command of 2 bytes length composed of a MODE signal and an EVENT signal to the liquid crystal control board 460 before and after. .

  Further, the sub CPU 421c generates an interrupt based on the input of the strobe signal, executes a control program for command reception interrupt processing, and an effect control command is acquired in this interrupt processing. Unlike the main CPU 401c, the sub CPU 421c executes an interrupt process based on another interrupt (timer interrupt process executed periodically) when an interrupt is generated based on the input of the strobe signal. Even in the middle, the command reception interrupt process is performed by interrupting the process, and the command reception interrupt process is preferentially performed even if another interrupt occurs simultaneously.

<Role drawing table: Fig. 6>
Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the combination lottery table used when performing the internal lottery will be described. FIG. 6 representatively shows a role lottery table used during a normal game, an RT (replay time) game, and a bonus game.

  In the illustrated lottery table, a lottery region (the size of the lottery region in this embodiment is 65536) having a winning region corresponding to each of a plurality of types of winning combinations (winning types) is defined. Yes. Specifically, each winning lottery table has a winning area (decision value) for determining the winning combination and an internal lottery random value associated with each other. Depending on whether or not it belongs to an area (determination area (determination value)), the type of winning combination including a loss is determined. The main control unit 400 selects and refers to the winning lottery table corresponding to the gaming state, determines which winning region the acquired internal lottery random value belongs to, and which winning the winning lot Decide if there is.

  There are a total of 22 types of combinations that are the targets of the internal lottery: lost, small combination 1, small combination 2, AT1 to AT12, RPa1 to RPa3, RPb1 to RPb3, BB1 + small combination 2. There are 22 types including lost (details of each role will be described later). In the figure, the winning combination type corresponding to the winning number is written in the winning combination type.

  Referring to FIG. 6, a normal game combination lottery table selected during a normal game (refer to the column “During normal game” in FIG. 6) and RT game 1 or RT game 2 selected during RT game. In the role lottery table (see “RT game 1” and “RT game 2” in the figure), the winning probability of the replay (the combined winning probability of RPa1 to RPa3 and RPb1 to RPb3 to be described later) is Different. During RT game, the winning probability of replay (winning probability = “size of winning area / size of lottery area”) is set to a higher probability than during normal gaming. Note that RPa1 to RPa3 and RPb1 to RPb3 are roles related to the operation of replay (replay), and a combination that allows the combination of symbols resulting from the operation of replay to be derived and displayed as a game result. is there. Therefore, during RT games 1 and 2, the winning probability of replay is changed with a high probability, and the re-game is operated with a higher probability than during the normal game. Therefore, the average number of game medals per game is higher than that of the normal game. It is placed in a gaming state (re-game high probability lottery state) that is advantageous to the player, such that it can be increased over the normal game. Note that the occurrence and termination of this RT game is managed and controlled by the “re-game high probability game control means” in which the main control unit 400 takes charge of the function unit.

  In addition, depending on each gaming state, the role types that are the targets of the internal lottery are different. For example, during normal games, RPa1 to RPa3 and RPb1 to RPb3 are not subject to lottery, but RT games 2, RPa1 to RPa3 and RPb1 to RPb3 are subject to lottery. Thereby, it is possible to change the winning combination according to the gaming state.

  Further, referring to the bonus game mid-use lottery table selected during the bonus game (see the “Bonus game” column shown in the figure), during the bonus game of the present embodiment, the loss, the small role 2, and the RPb1 Only RPb3 is defined as the internal lottery target, and the small role 2 wins with a very high probability. Although details will be described later, this small role 2 is a role that allows a combination of symbols accompanied by a payout of a predetermined number of game medals to be derived and displayed as a game result. Therefore, during the bonus game, the small role 2 is won almost every game, and a large amount of game medals can be obtained in a short period of time, and the game state (special game state) advantageous to the player is placed. .

<Relationship between types of internal lottery targets (winning role types), winning symbol combinations (winning role types), and payouts: FIGS. 7A to 7B, 7C>
Next, with reference to FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B, a description will be given of the relationship among the types of winning combinations (winning role types), combinations of winning symbols (winning role types), and dividends (game value). . In addition, the symbol corresponding to each column of “left turning cylinder”, “middle turning cylinder”, and “right turning cylinder” in the figure indicates a stop pattern on the effective winning line in the rotation cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c.

  In the present embodiment, the combinations to be subject to the internal lottery are provided with a small combination 1, a small combination 2, AT1 to AT12, RPa1 to RPa3, RPb1 to RPb3, and BB + small combination 2 (hereinafter abbreviated as “SBB”). It has been. If any of these roles is determined as a winning combination by internal lottery, a winning flag corresponding to that winning combination is established, and as a result of the game, the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination stops on the effective winning line It is allowed to be displayed. When each of the cylinders stops, if any of the illustrated symbol combinations stop on the effective winning line, it is determined that a combination corresponding to the symbol combination has been established, and the game value corresponding to the symbol combination Is given to the player. In this specification, regardless of whether the player is advantageous or unfavorable, a specific symbol combination with some game value is referred to as a “winner”, and the combination of symbols treated as a winning combination stops on the effective winning line. This is particularly called “winning”.

(Small 1)
First, “small role 1” of winning number 1 will be described.

  The combination of symbols allowed to win a prize by winning the small role 1 is “ANY (“ ANY ”means that the symbol type does not matter)” — “Cherry” — “ANY”. Role). When the cherry role is won, for example, two game medals are paid out as a payout. However, when the cherry role is won during the normal game, the payout is given to two game medals and the transition to the RT game (details regarding the game state transition control will be described later). That is, the cherry role has a property as a “gaming state transition trigger” that becomes a transition timing of the gaming state, and in this embodiment, it functions as a transition trigger to the RT game (RT game transition timing role).

(Small 2)
Next, “small role 2” of winning number 2 will be described.

  The combination of symbols allowed to win by winning the small role 2 is a combination of symbols of “watermelon”-“watermelon”-“watermelon” (watermelon role). When this watermelon combination wins, for example, 12 game medals are paid out as a payout. The small role 2 is different in character from a role that can act as a gaming state transition trigger role like the above-mentioned small role 1 in that the small role 2 is a role that involves simply paying out game medals.

  In addition, the above-mentioned small combination 1 and small combination 2 are combinations that allow a specific winning combination to be won regardless of the pressing order (unordered pressing order). In this respect, it differs from a push order defining combination in which different combinations can win at least according to the push order, such as AT1 to AT6 and RPa1 to RPb3 described later.

(AT roles 1-12)
Next, “AT1 to AT12” of winning numbers 3 to 14 will be described.

  AT1 to AT12 are roles (push order defining combinations) that are determined so that the winning combinations differ according to at least the pressing order. When the first stop operation cylinder (hereinafter referred to as “first stop operation cylinder”) is the left rotation cylinder 5a, the AT5 to AT8 are the first stop operation rotation cylinders. In the case of the middle cylinder 5b, AT9 to AT12 are determined so that a winning combination with a relatively high gaming value stops on the effective winning line when the first stop operation cylinder is the right cylinder 5c. (Refer to the “push order” column in FIGS. 7A and 7B). In the following, in order to avoid duplication, the description will be given by taking “AT1”, “AT5”, and “AT9” as an example, focusing on the role of the first stop operation cylinder.

(AT1)
First, AT1 (winning number 3) will be described. The combinations of symbols that are allowed to win a prize by winning AT1 are (1) “Watermelon”-“Watermelon”-“Watermelon” symbol combination (watermelon role), (2) “Bell A”-“Bell A”- “Bell A” symbol combination (Bell 1), (3) “Bell A” — “Bell B” — “Bell B” symbol combination (Bell 4). Yes. Therefore, AT1 is a role that allows winning of a watermelon role by winning the winning combination (corresponding to the small role 1 in the present embodiment), a role that allows winning of Bell 1, and a role that allows winning of Bell 4. In other words, it can be said that it has a property as a “duplicate role” that can be won simultaneously for a plurality of types of winning combinations in a single (one game) internal lottery.

  Of the above-mentioned watermelon role, bell 1 and bell 4, the watermelon role is paid out for 12 game medals, and bell 1 and bell 4 are less than 6 game medals (bell 2, bell 3, and bell 4). 5-8 is also paid out), and the watermelon role is positioned as a winning combination having a relatively higher game value than the bell 1 or the bell 4. This means that a winning combination to which a game value that can act advantageously for a player or a winning value to which a game value that can act adversely is given can be derived and displayed as a game result in accordance with the pressing order. (Same for AT2 to AT12).

  In addition, among the above-mentioned three types of symbol combinations that are allowed to win in the AT1 winning, which symbol combination is stopped on the effective winning line, whether or not the order of pushing and the rotation of the reel are determined under the above-mentioned pull-in control. Based on the stop operation timing, a stop symbol on the effective winning line is determined. Whether or not each of the spinning cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c corresponds to the first to third stop operation spinning cylinders is grasped by the “stop operation order monitoring means” that the main control unit 400 serves as its function unit. This stop operation order monitoring means monitors the rotation state and the stop state of each of the rotating cylinders, and based on the rotating and rotating cylinders, the number of stop operation of the rotating cylinder targeted for the stop operation is Know if there is. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 7A, a combination of symbols that is allowed to win by winning AT1 will be specifically described from the viewpoint of stop control.

(When the first stop operation cylinder is the left cylinder 5a)
As shown in FIG. 7A, when the first stop operation spinning cylinder is the left spinning cylinder 5a, the spinning cylinder stop control (retraction control) is performed so that the watermelon role stops on the effective winning line. Here, as already described, the “watermelon” symbol 39 is arranged such that the pull-in rate on the predetermined effective pay line is 100% under the pull-in control. Thus, when the first stop operation cylinder is the left cylinder 5a, the watermelon role is surely stopped on the effective pay line.

(When the first stop operation cylinder is other than the left cylinder 5a)
On the other hand, when the first stop operation spinning cylinder is the middle spinning cylinder 5b or the right spinning cylinder 5c, the stop control of the spinning cylinder is controlled so that either the bell 1 or the bell 4 stops on the effective winning line. Done. Here, the bell 1 and the bell 4 can stop the combination of symbols on the effective winning line only when the stop operation timing is a predetermined timing because of the pull-in control. This is because the constituent symbols of the bell 1 or the bell 4 are arranged so that there is a stop operation position where the drawing cannot be made on the effective pay line even if the drum is moved by the maximum number of draw frames. (See FIG. 2). For this reason, when the first stop operation cylinder is not the left cylinder 5a, and the operation of stopping the rotation is performed at a timing at which the component symbols of the bell 1 or the bell 4 cannot be stopped on the effective winning line. The combination of symbols that are not handled as a winning combination, that is, the combination of symbols that cannot obtain a payout, stops on the effective winning line, and as a result, “missing” regarding AT1 occurs.

  When a turning operation that can cause this “missing” is performed, “Bell A” or “Bell B” is placed on the effective winning line of the two rotating cylinders, and the effective winning line of one of the rotating cylinders is placed. Is controlled so as to stop 'Replay A' or 'Replay B', and this is derived and displayed as a game result (missing eye) at the time of occurrence of the above-mentioned missing (to be described later). Also for AT2 to AT12, the pull-in control of the same event as AT1 is performed when it is missed). For example, the stop display mode of the symbols on the effective winning line after the stop operation is performed in the order of the first stop operation cylinder in the middle rotation cylinder 5b and the second stop operation cylinder in the left rotation cylinder 5a is "Bell A". "-Bell A"-"↓↓ (during rotation)", Bell 1 can win the bell 1 on the effective winning line of the right turn cylinder 5c of the final (third) stop operation cylinder. Is stopped at a timing at which it is impossible to pull in (for example, if the stop operation symbol number of the right cylinder 5c is 'BAR' of symbol number 4, 'Bell A' cannot be retracted) ), Instead of 'Bell A', pull in 'Replay A' or 'Replay B' to stop the rotator and control the combination of symbols "Bell A"-"Bell A"-"Replay A or Replay B" Is derived and displayed as a game result (missing eye) (right turn cylinder 5c) If the stop operation symbol number is 'BAR' with symbol number 4, 'Replay A' with symbol number 8 is stopped on the effective pay line instead and "Bell A"-"Bell A"-"Replay A" Derived and displayed as missed eyes).

(AT5)
Next, AT5 (winning number 7) will be described. The combinations of symbols that are allowed to win by winning AT5 are (1) “Watermelon”-“Watermelon”-“Watermelon” symbol combination (watermelon role), (2) “Bell A”-“Bell A”- "Bell A" symbol combination (Bell 1), (3) "Bell B"-"Bell A"-"Bell B" symbol combination (Bell 6), a total of three types of symbol combinations. Yes. Therefore, AT5 also has the property of “duplicate combination” allowing the winning of these plural types of combinations by winning, similarly to AT1.

  As for AT5, as in the case of AT1 described above, whether or not a combination of symbols stops on the effective winning line is determined by the pressing order and the stop operation timing, as shown in FIG. When the first stop operation cylinder is the middle rotation cylinder 5b, the watermelon role always stops on the effective pay line, and when the first stop operation rotation cylinder is the left rotation cylinder 5a or the right rotation cylinder 5c. Only when the stop operation timing is a predetermined timing, either the bell 1 or the bell 6 stops on the effective pay line. In addition, when the first stop operation cylinder is not the middle rotation cylinder 5a and the bell 1 or the bell 6 is operated to stop on the effective pay line, it is impossible to obtain a payout. Are stopped, and “missing” related to AT5 occurs.

(AT9)
Next, AT9 (winning number 11) will be described. The combinations of symbols that are allowed to win in the winning of AT9 are (1) “Watermelon”-“Watermelon”-“Watermelon” symbol combination (watermelon role), (2) “Bell A”-“Bell A”- "Bell A" symbol combination (Bell 1), (3) "Bell B"-"Bell B"-"Bell A" symbol combination (Bell 7), a total of three types of symbol combinations. Yes. Therefore, AT9 also has the property of “duplicate combination” that allows winning of these plural types of combinations by winning, similarly to AT1.

  As for AT9, as in the case of AT1 and AT5 described above, which combination of symbols stops on the effective pay line is determined by the pressing order and the stop operation timing. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7B, when the first stop operation cylinder is the right cylinder 5c, the watermelon combination is surely stopped on the effective pay line. However, when the first stop operation cylinder is the left rotation cylinder 5a or the middle rotation cylinder 5b, either the bell 1 or the bell 7 is on the effective pay line only when the stop operation timing is a predetermined timing. It comes to stop. In addition, when the first stop operation cylinder is not the right rotation cylinder 5c and the bell 1 or the bell 7 is operated to stop on the effective winning line at a timing at which the rotation cannot be stopped, it is not possible to obtain a payout. Are stopped, and “missing” relating to AT9 occurs.

(RPa1-RPa3)
Next, “RPa1 to RPa3” with winning numbers 15 to 17 will be described. Note that the explanation of the stop control of the rotating drum will be omitted by omitting the substantially same points as AT1 to AT12 in order to avoid duplication.

(RPa1)
First, RPa1 (winning number 15) will be described. The symbol combinations that are allowed to win by winning RPa1 (winning number 15) are “Replay A” — “Replay A” — “Replay A” symbol combinations (normal replay) and “Replay A” — “Replay”. The combination of two types of symbols, “A”-“Replay B”, is a combination of symbols (punk play). Therefore, it can be said that RPa1 has a property as a duplicate role that can be won in duplicate for a role that allows a normal replay winning by the winning and a role that allows a winning of a punk play.

  Of the symbol combinations allowed by the winning of RPa1, which symbol combination stops on the effective pay line is determined by the pressing order. In this respect, it differs from AT1 to AT12 in which not only the pressing order but also the stop operation timing is related.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7B, when the first stop operation cylinder is the left rotation cylinder 5a, the “normal replay” stops on the effective pay line regardless of the stop operation timing, and the first When the stop operation cylinder is the middle rotation cylinder 5b or the right rotation cylinder 5c, the “punk play” is stopped on the effective pay line regardless of the stop operation timing. That is, when RPa1 is won, either “normal replay” or “punk play” is stopped on the effective winning line, and which replay is stopped on the effective winning line due to the above-mentioned pull-in control. Is determined by the pressing order at that time. Therefore, it can be said that this RPa1 also belongs to a “push order defining combination” whose winning combination varies depending on at least the pressing order (the same applies to RPa2 and RPa3 described later).

  When a normal replay or a punk play is won, the same number as the number of game medals inserted in the current game is given as a payout and the next game can be started. So-called “replay”). This re-game can be said to have game value in the same way as a game medal in that the player can play the next game without reducing the game medal.

  Here, regarding the normal replay, the payout in the case of winning a prize during the normal game and the RT game is the above-mentioned “re-game”. However, with respect to punk play, dividends during normal games are given replays as in normal replays, but during RT games, the payouts are different and replays are given, The game is ended, and the next game is shifted to a normal game. That is, the punk play has a property as a gaming state transition trigger, and in this embodiment, it functions as a transition trigger to a normal game (RT game end trigger). In this regard, the above-described punk play is positioned as a winning combination (a winning combination to which a gaming value that can adversely affect the player) is given with a game value relatively lower than that of normal replay. Therefore, RPa1 has a winning combination (in this case, normal replay) that can be given an advantageous effect to the player according to the pushing order, or a gaming value that can be adversely affected. The winning combination to be given (here, punk play) can be derived and displayed as a game result (the same applies to RPa2 and RPa3 described later).

(RPa2)
Next, RPa2 (winning number 16) will be described. Note that the type of symbol combination and the payout for RPa2 are the same as those for RPa1 described above, and therefore, here, differences from RPa1 will be described in order to avoid duplication.

  Also for RPa2, as in the same event as RPa1 described above, which combination of symbols stops on the effective pay line is determined by the pressing order. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7B, in RPa2, unlike the above-described RPa1, when the first stop operation cylinder is the middle cylinder 5b, the normal replay is stopped on the effective winning line. When the first stop operation cylinder is the left cylinder 5a or the right cylinder 5c, the puncture play is stopped on the effective pay line.

(RPa3)
Next, RPa3 (winning number 17) will be described. Since the kind of symbol combination and the payout for RPa3 are the same as those of RPa1 described above, only points different from RPa1 will be described here in order to avoid duplication.

  As for RPa3, as in the same event as RPa1 described above, whether or not a combination of symbols stops on the effective winning line is determined by the pressing order. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7B, unlike RPa1 and RPa2 described above, in the case of RPa3, when the first stop operation cylinder is the right cylinder 5c, the normal replay is on the effective winning line. When the first stop operation cylinder is stopped and the left rotation cylinder 5a or the middle rotation cylinder 5b, the puncture play is stopped on the effective winning line.

(RPb1 to RPb3)
Next, “RPb1 to RPb3” with winning numbers 18 to 20 will be described. Note that the explanation of the stop control of the rotating cylinder will be omitted by omitting the same points as AT1 to AT12 and RPa1 to RPa3 in order to avoid repeated description.

(RPb1)
First, RPb1 (winning number 18) will be described. The combinations of symbols that are allowed to win by winning RPb1 are “blue 7”-“blue 7”-“blue 7” symbol combinations (special replay 1: blue 7 replay) and “watermelon”-“replay A”. "-" Replay A "(special replay 4) and" Replay A "-" Replay A "-" Replay A "symbol combinations (normal replay), a total of three types of symbol combinations. Therefore, it can be said that RPb1 has a property as a duplicate combination that can be won in combination with a combination that allows winning of special replays 1 and 4 by winning and a combination that allows winning of normal replay.

  For RPb1, as in the same event as RPa1 described above, which combination of symbols stops on the effective pay line is determined by the pressing order. Therefore, it can be said that this RPb1 also belongs to the pushing order defining combination (the same applies to RPb2 and RPb3 described later).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7B, when the first stop operation cylinder is the right rotation cylinder 5c, “special replay 1” corresponds to the stop operation timing, and the first stop operation rotation cylinder rotates counterclockwise. In the case of the cylinder 5a, "Special Replay 4" is effective regardless of the stop operation timing, and in the case where the first stop operation cylinder is the middle cylinder 5b, "Normal Replay" is effective regardless of the stop operation timing. It comes to stop on. In other words, when RPb1 is won, either “Normal Replay”, “Special Replay 1”, or “Special Replay 4” is stopped on the effective pay line due to the above-mentioned pull-in control, but any kind of replay is effective. Whether to stop on the winning line is determined by the pressing order at that time and the stop operation timing. Here, as for “blue 7 replay (special replay 1)”, if the pressing order matches but the stop operation timing does not match, the special replay 4 is always drawn on the effective pay line and stopped. Yes.

  Here, special replays (special replays 1 to 3) are given a replay as a payout when winning a prize during a normal game. However, during RT game, the payout is different, and a replay is given to a player. The game is given a right to execute such as a shift to an AT game (AT game 2), which has an advantageous effect on the game, and a lottery by adding the number of games (the number of continuation games of AT game 1 described later). This special replay is a winning combination (advantageous to the player) that has a relatively higher game value than the normal replay, in that it has a gaming value (AT game transition opportunity or additional lottery execution opportunity) that has an advantageous effect on the player. It is positioned as a winning combination to which a playable game value is given. Therefore, RPb1, like AT1 to AT12, has a winning combination (in this case, special replay) to which a gaming value that can act advantageously for the player is given according to the pushing order, or a gaming value that can act adversely. The winning combination (here, normal replay) to be awarded is a combination that can be derived and displayed as a game result (the same applies to RPb2 and RPb3 described later).

(RPb2)
Next, RPb2 (winning number 19) will be described. Here, in order to avoid duplication, a point different from RPb1 will be described (the same applies to RPb3).

  The combination of symbols allowed to win by winning RPb2 is “Red 7”-“Red 7”-“Red 7” symbol combination (Special Replay 2: Red 7 Replay) and “Watermelon”-“Replay A” "-" Replay A "(special replay 4) and" Replay A "-" Replay A "-" Replay A "symbol combinations (normal replay), a total of three types of symbol combinations. For this RPb2, as in the case of RPb1 described above, which combination of symbols stops on the effective pay line is determined by the pressing order. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7B, when the first stop operation cylinder is the right rotation cylinder 5c, “special replay 2” is set regardless of the stop operation timing, and the first stop operation cylinder is set to the middle rotation. In the case of the cylinder 5b, "Special Replay 4" is effective regardless of the stop operation timing, and in the case where the first stop operation cylinder is the left rotation cylinder 5a, "Normal Replay" is effective regardless of the stop operation timing. It comes to stop on. . As for “red 7 replay (special replay 2)”, when the pressing order matches but the stop operation timing does not match, the special replay 4 is always drawn onto the effective pay line and stopped.

(RPb3)
Next, RPb3 (winning number 20) will be described.

  The combinations of symbols allowed to win by winning RPb2 are “BAR”-“BAR”-“BAR” symbol combinations (special replay 3: BAR replay) and “Replay A”-“Replay A”-“ There are a total of three types of symbol combinations of “watermelon” (special replay 5) and “replay A” — “replay A” — “replay A” symbol combinations (normal replay). As for RPb3, as in the case of RPb1 described above, which combination of symbols stops on the effective pay line is determined by the pressing order. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7B, when the first stop operation cylinder is the middle rotation cylinder 5b, “special replay 2” is performed regardless of the stop operation timing, and the first stop operation cylinder is rotated clockwise. In the case of the cylinder 5c, "Special Replay 4" is effective regardless of the stop operation timing, and in the case where the first stop operation cylinder is the left rotation cylinder 5a, "Normal Replay" is effective regardless of the stop operation timing. It comes to stop on. As for “BAR replay (special replay 3)”, when the pressing order matches but the stop operation timing does not match, the special replay 5 is always drawn on the effective pay line and stopped.

(BB (bonus) + small part 2: SBB)
Next, “BB + small role 2 (SBB)” of the winning number 21 will be described.

  The combinations of symbols that are allowed to win by winning the SBB are “watermelon”-“watermelon”-“watermelon” symbol combination (watermelon role), and “red 7”-“blue 7”-“ BAR "symbol combination (bonus combination). Accordingly, it can be said that the SBB has a property as a double combination that can be won in combination with a combination that allows winning of the small combination 2 and a combination that allows winning of the bonus combination.

  Among the combinations of symbols allowed by winning the SBB, the bonus combination corresponding to BB is “unordered push order” with no push order. Specifically, whether or not the bonus combination stops on the effective pay line is determined by the stop operation timing regardless of the pressing order. In this respect, it differs from AT1 to AT12 and replay (RPa1 to RPa3, RPb1 to RPb3) at least related to the pressing order.

  When the bonus combination is won, the game is shifted to the bonus game from the next game. During the bonus game of the present embodiment, the winning probability of the small role 2 is remarkably increased (in this embodiment, winning is 64236/65536), and the watermelon role is placed in a state where the watermelon role can be won by the winning of the small role 2 almost every game. . For this reason, when a bonus game is generated, the average number of game medals per game is remarkably increased as compared to the normal game, and the player can acquire a large number of game medals in a short time. This bonus game ends when a predetermined number (eg, 360) of game medals are paid out.

  Further, during the bonus game, a privilege advantageous to the player is given. There is a possibility that the above-mentioned special replay will be won during the bonus game, and when the special replay is won, the right to execute the assist notification effect that guides the special replay winning procedure is reserved (specific effect notification stock). (Details of this will be described later). When the bonus game is over, the next game is shifted to a “precursor ART game” to be described later, and when a special replay (special replay 1 or 2) is won for the precursor art game, further benefits can be given to the player, which will be described later. The transition to “normal ART games” is promised.

<About carry over of BB>
The BB is set as a carryover combination that can carry the winning flag over to the next game. For this reason, when winning the SBB, the winning period (bonus winning flag) related to the BB is maintained during the game period until the bonus combination is won. The state where the bonus winning flag is carried over is referred to as “bonus carryover game”. On the other hand, a combination other than BB is set as a carry-over impossible combination in which the winning flag cannot be carried over to the next game. Even during the bonus carryover game, lotteries are drawn for each combination as usual. For this reason, a duplicate winning state in which a bonus winning flag and a winning flag of another combination are simultaneously established may occur. In such a case, whether to win a combination of symbols corresponding to any winning combination is determined based on a predetermined pull-in priority. In this embodiment, regarding the replay (normal replay, special replay, puncture play), small role (cherry role, watermelon role, bell 1-8), and bonus role, the combination of symbols corresponding to any winning role is stopped. These are determined so that the pull-in control is preferentially performed in the order of “replay> bonus combination> small combination”. As a result, in the above-described duplicate winning game, the spinning cylinder stop control is performed under this pull-in priority.

<Game form: FIGS. 8 and 9>
Here, in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, the gaming mode (game characteristics) of the spinning-type gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described while paying attention to each gaming state and transition control of these gaming states. .

<Game state>
In the rotating type gaming machine according to the present embodiment, in addition to the basic gaming state controlled on the main control unit (main control board) 400 side, additional control controlled on the sub control unit (production control unit 410) side is performed. Gaming state is provided. The game state controlled on the main control side (hereinafter referred to as “main control side game state” as needed) includes RT games in addition to normal games and bonus games, and is controlled on the effect control unit 410 side. There are AT (assist time) games described later in the gaming state to be played (hereinafter referred to as “production control side gaming state” if necessary). Below, RT game and AT game in this embodiment are demonstrated.

(RT game)
As described above, the RT game is a re-game high-probability lottery state in which the winning probability of the combination belonging to the replay accompanied by the re-game is higher than that of the normal game. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of RT games, RT game 1 and RT game 2, are provided. This RT game is continued until a punk play is won.

(AT game)
The AT game notifies the player of information related to the result of the lottery by using the display means such as the liquid crystal display device 6, the decorative lamp unit 13, and the speaker 16 through image display effects, sound effects, light effects, and the like. Reward gaming state. This AT game is controlled on the side of the effect control unit 410 (effect control board 420), unlike the game state (normal game, RT game, bonus game) controlled on the main control unit (main control unit 400) side. A gaming state. The generation and termination of this AT game is managed and controlled by the “production state management means” that the production control unit 410 takes on as its function unit. This effect state management means comprehensively manages a plurality of kinds of effect states including a normal effect state and an AT game.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of symbols, such as AT1 to AT12, RPa1 to RPa3, and RPb1 to RPb3, are determined so that combinations of symbols derived and displayed as game results differ according to at least one of the pressing order and the stop operation timing. There are different types of roles. However, during a normal game, even if these winning combinations are won, information for guiding the winning of a combination of symbols advantageous to the player is not notified to the player. Therefore, during the normal game, the game development is disadvantageous to the player.

  On the other hand, during an AT game, information for guiding a winning of a specific symbol combination advantageous to the player is notified. For example, when one of AT1 to AT12 is won, the player is notified of the spinning cylinder to be selected for the first stop operation in order to win a watermelon role. Thus, if the player stops the spinning cylinder according to the pushing order, the watermelon role can be easily won. Therefore, during the AT game, a game development that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game is performed.

  The notification effects (hereinafter referred to as “assist notification effects”) related to the stop operation procedure (at least one of the push order and stop operation timing) are referred to as AT1 to AT12, RPa1 to RPa3, and RPb1 to RPb1. Appears when one of RPb3 is determined as a winning combination. The AT game of this embodiment is provided with a plurality of types of AT games, AT games 1 to 3, and the assist notification effect is classified into the AT game type (current effect state) and the winning combination type. Based on this, an assist notification effect to be displayed is selected (details of each AT game will be described later). This assist notification effect is controlled by the “assist notification effect control means” that the effect control unit 410 serves as its function unit.

  If such an AT game overlaps with an RT game, a high profit can be given to the player. A gaming state in which this AT game overlaps with an RT game is referred to as an “ART (assist replay time) game”, and in particular, a gaming state in which an RT game 1 and an AT game 1 to be described later occur are referred to as a “precursor ART game”. A gaming state in which RT game 1 and an AT game 2 to be described later overlap is referred to as a “real ART game”, and a gaming state in which RT game 2 and an AT game 3 to be described later occur are referred to as a “special ART game”. . This ART game is also referred to as a “pseudo bonus game” because it can give a player a high profit in the same way as a bonus game. In addition, the special combination that triggers the transition to the pseudo bonus game is also referred to as a “pseudo bonus combination”, and in this embodiment, the special replay corresponds to the “pseudo bonus combination”.

  During any of the above AT games, if any of RPb1 to RPb3 is won, the contents of the assist notification effect may be different. Although details will be described later, the special replay is an opportunity for a lottery or a transition of the game state that is advantageous to the player during an ART game or a special ART game described later. For this reason, the appearance rate (winning rate) of the special replay varies depending on whether or not the assist notification effect for guiding the winning of the special replay appears, and the gameability under the gaming state differs. As a result, each of the AT games 1 to 3 develops game characteristics having different properties while being in a gaming state in which the assist notification effect appears. For this reason, the content of the assist notification effect of the present embodiment is handled as merely presenting information regarding the pressing order to the player and not presenting information regarding the winning combination type to the player. In other words, even if the assist notification effect appears, it is impossible or difficult for the player to know the winning role type itself, and the content of the assist notification effect is only the display (notification) content regarding the push order. However, the assist notification production mode itself is the same or very similar production mode. Thereby, for example, at the time when the pushing order of “stop the first left turning cylinder 5a” is notified, from the player side, AT1 to AT4, RPa1, and RPb1 (the first stop operation is counterclockwise). In the case of the body 5a, it is impossible to know which one of the winning combinations that can win the player), or it becomes difficult to distinguish the player, and the player actively assists The contents of the production will be followed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, the game state transition control will be described in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention. FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 are state transition diagrams showing an outline of the transition state between the gaming states of the spinning type gaming machine according to the present embodiment. First, starting from the normal game, the explanation will be made while paying attention to the game route from the precursor ART game (AT game 1 + RT game 1) to the transition to the normal ART game (AT game 2 + RT game 1).

(About precursor ART games (AT game 1 + RT game 1))
In the present embodiment, when the winning of the cherry role (may be a win) or the bonus game is ended during the normal game, the AT game 1 is generated together with the RT game 1, and the gaming state captured from the entire gaming machine is Are shifted to “a precursor ART game (RT game 1 + AT game 1)” which is more advantageous to the player than the normal game.

  In the precursor ART game, when one of RPa1 to RPa3 is won due to the occurrence of AT game 1, the “normal replay” winning procedure is selected, and when RPb2 or RPb3 is selected, the “special replay” winning procedure is selected. (In RT game 1, RPb1 is excluded from the internal lottery targets (see FIG. 6)). Thereby, the player can easily avoid the winning of the punk play.

  Here, during the normal game, the “Special Replay Type Notification Lottery” is performed in response to the winning of the cherry role. In the special replay type notification lottery, the winning procedure of “blue 7 replay (special replay 1)” is notified when RPb1 is won (for example, the right cylinder is first stopped and the blue 7 replay is aligned). Assist notification effect that prompts), or the winning procedure of “Red 7 Replay (Special Replay 2)” is announced when RPb2 is won (for example, the first stop operation is performed on the right cylinder and the urge to promptly align the blue 7 replay) Notification effect) is determined by lottery. The special replay type notification lottery is performed by the “specific role notification lottery means” that the production control unit 410 serves as its function unit.

  In this special replay type notification lottery, the assist notification effect related to the blue 7 replay (special replay 1) is drawn with higher probability than the assist notification effect related to the red 7 replay (special replay 2). . This is because, by the lottery of the number of continuous games related to the main ART game to be described later (the main ART game continuous game number lottery), the number of long-lasting continuous games is selected with a higher probability than the red 7 replay. Since the blue 7 replay winning is a game development that is more advantageous to the player, the lottery probability of the assist notification effect related to the blue 7 replay is set relatively low. Thus, the player's feeling of uplift when the assist notification effect relating to the blue 7 replay appears rather than the red 7 replay is increased.

  In addition, when it is scheduled to make the assist notification effect related to the blue 7 replay appear by the special replay type notification lottery, the assist notification effect related to the blue 7 replay is temporarily kept in a concealed state, and the red 7 The assist notification effect related to the replay can be made to appear once, and the assist notification effect related to the original blue 7 replay can be made to appear under a predetermined secrecy release condition. The blue 7 replay of the present embodiment requires that the first stop operation is the right-handed trunk 5c as the winning condition, and the RPa3 accompanied by the puncture play has the blue 7 replay to avoid the puncture play. The first stop operation, which is the same as the winning condition of No. 5, is required to be the clockwise cylinder 5c (see FIG. 7B). Therefore, when RPa3 is elected, the "assist notification effect that prompts the first stop operation of the right turn cylinder and normal replays" to appear once, and the player performs the stop operation of the turn cylinder accordingly. After that, when the normal replay related to the RPa3 win is derived, or when the stop operation is performed, it is notified that the assist notification effect related to the blue 7 replay has been won, as if from the red 7 replay to the blue A promotion effect (assist notification promotion effect) that behaves as if it has been promoted to 7 replays may be configured to appear. In this case, by placing the result of the special replay type notification lottery in a concealed state until a predetermined concealment cancellation condition is satisfied, even if RPb3 is won, a situation where the assist notification effect related to the blue 7 replay does not appear is created. Will be able to. As the predetermined secrecy release condition, after the special replay type notification lottery is executed, (1) when a predetermined number of games (for example, five games) has elapsed, (2) when RPa3 is won (for example, a predetermined number of times (for example, (2) may be elected), (3) when RPb1 is elected a predetermined number of times (for example, 2 times), or (4) when another role is won (for a predetermined number of times (for example, 2 times)) Various concealment release conditions such as AT9 to AT12 (same as the blue 7 replay winning conditions, the first stop operation is a watermelon winning prize with the right cylinder 5c) can be used.

  Such a promotion effect is such that it can appear when a winning combination with a stop operation procedure that can avoid a combination of a special replay stop operation procedure and a symbol that adversely affects the player is made possible. This is different from a simple “promotional promotion effect from the production of a gaze” that appears without taking into account any stop operation procedure.

(Special Replay Winner in Precursive ART Game)
When “Blue 7 Replay (Special Replay 1)” or “Red 7 Replay (Special Replay 2)” wins during the precursor RT game, AT game 2 is generated, and as a gaming state captured from the entire gaming machine, The process shifts to “real ART game (RT game 2 + AT game 2)” described later.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the number of continued games of the ART game (the number of continued ART game games) is determined with the winning of “Blue 7 Replay” or “Red 7 Replay” during the precursor RT game. The determination of the number of continuing games of this ART game is based on a predetermined number of continued games lottery (this ART game continuing game number lottery) (for example, 30 games, 40 games, 50 games, 70 games, and 100 games) are selected by lottery. The continuous game number lottery may be configured to be performed together with the special replay type notification lottery in response to the cherry role winning in the normal game.

  The continuous game number lottery is performed by the “special game game number lottery means” which the production control unit 410 takes on as its function unit. Further, the number of continuing games related to the ART game is managed by the “special game number management means” that the production control unit 410 takes on as its function unit. When the number of continuing games related to the ART game (the number of continuing ART games) is determined, the special game number management means sets the number of games in the ART game remaining game number counter in the RAM 421b. The ART game residual game number counter includes a main ART game residual game number counter for counting (counting) the number of residual ART game games, and a special ART game residual for counting the number of special ART game residual games described later. And a game number counter.

  In this embodiment, when RPb2 or RPb3 is won, if the pushing operation fails and the stopping operation procedure is inaccurate (when the pressing order matches but the stopping operation timing does not match), “Blue 7 Replay” ”Or“ Red 7 Replay ”and a special Replay 4 (“ Replay A ”—“ Replay A ”—“ Watermelon ”) will be awarded, but in this case, if the stop operation procedure is correct, it should be won. The “Red 7 Replay” or “Blue 7 Replay” is deemed to have won, and the ART game continuation game number lottery will be performed accordingly, and the game will be transferred to the ART game (RT game 1 + AT game 2). It has become. For this reason, even if “Red 7 Replay” or “Blue 7 Replay” is missed, the game is not disadvantageous to the player.

(About this ART game (RT game 1 + AT game 2))
When entering the main ART game through the game route as described above, in principle, “AT game 2” is generated until the number of games determined by the main ART game continuing game number lottery is exhausted.

  The actual ART game continuation game count is not the RT game continuation game count but the AT game 2 continuation game count. In detail, in AT game 2, when any one of AT1 to AT12 is won, the winning procedure of “watermelon role” is set, and when any of RPa1 to RPa3 and RPb1 to RPb3 is won, “normal replay” ”Is notified of the winning procedure. As a result, it is possible to acquire the watermelon role at the time of winning the AT1 to AT12 while avoiding the winning of the punk play. However, when the number of continued ART games is over, AT game 2 is finished (the state is shifted to a “normal” state where no assist notification effect is made), and the game state captured from the entire gaming machine is “RT game 2”. Only the state that has occurred. For this reason, the winning procedure of “normal replay” when RPa1 to RPa3 are won is not notified, and the player has no clue to avoid the puncture play. Also, since the punk play is won with a high probability (RPa1 to RPa3 are won with a higher probability than other roles), after the AT game is finished, the punk play is won in a short period of time, which also ends RT game 2 Then, the gaming state captured from the entire gaming machine is shifted to a “normal game” in which neither an AT game nor an RT game is generated. Therefore, the number of continuing games of AT game 2 can be substantially regarded as the number of continuing games of this ART game. As described above, in this embodiment, the RT game is ended due to the end of the AT game. Accordingly, unless otherwise required, the number of AT game continuing games and the number of ART continuing games are equivalent to each other. Treat as a thing.

(Notification of the remaining number of ART games)
Here, the remaining number of continuing games of the above-mentioned ART game (hereinafter abbreviated as “the number of remaining ART games”) is notified to the player by the production means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 6). It has become. Specifically, when the above-mentioned number of continued ART game is set at the time of transition to this ART game, first, the set number of games is displayed as the start game number (initial value), and one game (unit game) is displayed. Each time it is executed, the display game number (remaining game number display number) is subtracted and displayed in a countdown manner. As a result, the player can know the number of remaining ART game games. The effect of notifying the number of remaining games of the ART game is referred to as “remaining game number notification effect”. The “remaining game number notification effect” is controlled to appear by “special game residual game number notification control means”, which is performed by the effect control unit 410. The special game remaining game number notification control means manages the remaining game number display number, and when the main ART game continuing game number is determined, the number of games is determined as the number of games at the start of the main ART game (initial value). Is set in the remaining game number display counter of the RAM 421b, and the remaining game number is notified and controlled based on the counter value.

  During the main ART game, the winning procedure of the watermelon role at the time of winning AT1 to AT12 is notified, and the game development is more advantageous to the player than during the preceding ART game where this is not notified. Like the bonus game, the main ART game can acquire a large amount of game medals in a short time. Therefore, the above-mentioned precursor ART game is the pre-stage game state before the transition to the pseudo bonus game, the main ART. The game is positioned as a “pseudo bonus game”.

In particular, during the ART game, when a special replay is won, the game is shifted to a “special ART game (RT game 2 + AT game 3 )” which is more profitable for the player than the main ART game. Although details will be described later, in this special ART game, an “additional lottery” is executed that can increase the number of continued ART game games (more precisely, the number of continued games of AT game 2). The number of games determined by this extra lottery is added to the basic number of continuing games (the number of games determined by the above-mentioned ART game continuing game number lottery), thereby extending the game period of this ART game. This will bring great benefits to the player.

  However, during this ART game, in order to win a special replay, one of RPb1 to RPb3 needs to be won, but when RPb1 to RPb3 is won, the same “normal replay” as when RPa1 to RPa3 is won. The winning procedure is notified of the assist. For this reason, if the player ignores the order of pushing and attempts to win a special replay, there is a risk of a punk play win for the player.

(Special replay notification production lottery during this ART game)
Therefore, during this ART game, when any one of RPb1 to RPb3 is won based on a predetermined notification condition, an assist notification effect (hereinafter referred to as “special replay notification”) that guides a special replay winning procedure corresponding to the winning combination. Abbreviated as “Direction”) and gives players a chance to win special replays. In the present embodiment, the notification condition is that a special replay notification effect lottery is won. In other words, the special replay notification effect lottery internally determines whether or not to place the special replay in a winning-permitted state, whether to make the special replay winning easy (or deterministic) or restrict the winning. It plays an equivalent role to an internal lottery that determines whether or not a combination of symbols corresponding to a combination is in a winning-permitted state. Here, as described above, in the “special replay”, winning becomes easy or definite depending on the presence / absence of the assist notification effect, or winning becomes difficult or uncertain. That is, it means that the winning of the pseudo bonus combination is not managed by the game operation control by the main control unit 400 side but exclusively by the production operation control by the production control unit 410 side. Also, until one of RPb1 to RPb3 wins and a special replay notification effect appears, the right (the winning right of the special replay notification effect lottery) can be carried over after the next game without disappearing. You can also

  The special replay notification effect lottery is performed by the “assist notification effect lottery means” that the effect control unit 410 serves as its function unit. The assist notification effect lottery means performs a special replay notification effect lottery based on an effect random number (random number size: 239) acquired at a predetermined timing and an assist notification effect lottery table (not shown). In the assist notification effect lottery table, the winning probability of the special replay notification effect lottery corresponding to the winning combination type (including the loss) is determined. In addition, the winning probability of the special replay notification effect lottery is determined in consideration of the internal winning probability of each role, so that the winning probability of the special replay notification effect lottery becomes relatively higher as the role with the lower internal lottery probability. It has been established.

  As described above, the assist notification effect lottery means exhibits an equivalent function as a role lottery means, and determines whether or not to allow the winning of “special replay” that functions as a pseudo bonus hand. The lottery means of the present invention is a concept including a role lottery means for performing an internal lottery and an assist notification effect lottery means.

  The special replay notification effect lottery is executed when a specific winning combination is won (for example, when one of AT1 to AT12 is won), or when a specific winning combination (a combination of specific symbols) wins ( For example, the execution opportunity may be a case where a watermelon role is won. Further, regarding the winning probability of the special replay notification effect lottery, the special replay notification effect lottery probability may be changed depending on whether the red 7 replay or the blue 7 replay is used to shift to the ART game. good. Specifically, the winning probability by the special replay notification effect lottery can be determined to be more advantageous to the player when the player shifts to the ART game due to the winning of the blue 7 replay than the red 7 replay. For example, in the case of shifting to this ART game due to the winning of the blue 7 replay than the red replay, the combined winning probability by the special replay notification lottery of each winning role is increased, or the special replay notification lottery is performed. When winning or winning a specific role to be executed, winning is confirmed (100% winning) in the case of blue 7 replay, winning 50% in the case of red 7 replay. In this case, the game development during the ART game can be more advantageous for the player when the game shifts to the ART game due to the winning of the Blue 7 replay than the red replay.

(Special replay notification effect during this ART game)
The special replay notification effect during this ART game is an important effect that serves as a bridge to a special ART game that can be expected to be even more profitable. It can be said that one of the greatest interests of the player is whether this special replay notification effect appears and can shift to a special ART game, or whether this ART game ends without appearing.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, prior to informing the lottery result of the special replay notification effect lottery, a special effect (continuous effect) that expresses the player's expectation of special replay winning is configured to appear.

(Special production (continuous production))
This special effect is different from the basic effect during normal games, and is a special effect state such as a so-called “continuous effect” that appears continuously over multiple consecutive games. It means that there is. This “continuous production” broadly includes a production mode that gives a player a sense of expectation that a condition for transition to a specific gaming state (in this embodiment, a special ART game or a bonus game) is established, and the series of games. In the period, the result of the internal lottery or the result of the special replay notification effect lottery is derived as the effect result. This continuous performance is controlled by the “special performance appearance control means” that is performed by the performance control unit 410.

  In addition, the “continuous production” is preferably developed over a plurality of games, and therefore it is preferable that a production related to each other appears over a plurality of games. For example, a narrative-like production that has a story character (production content that expresses how the story of the old story “Momotaro” progresses) and a counter-action that simulates a battle with the enemy (the so-called win / loss of the battle) It is preferable that the production mode has an ideal relationship such as a so-called “battle production”) that derives the result.

  In addition, in the continuous production in the present embodiment, the winning combination (for example, BB) is determined by an internal lottery like a general continuous production, and the winning expectation of the winning combination (for example, the winning expectation of BB) in the winning game. It is different in nature from continuous production. In detail, the continuous effect in the present embodiment is a case in which a special replay notification effect lottery can be executed as a condition for the appearance, that is, a pseudo bonus due to winning in the special replay notification effect lottery. There is a case in which a continuous performance appears when the winning combination is in a winning state (see FIG. 21 described later), and it is not always displayed based on the internal lottery result. This is different from the performance (for example, see the special replay (RPb1 to RPb3) and pseudo bonus combination fields in FIG. 21). In the present embodiment, a special replay notification effect lottery is executed, and a continuous effect is started based on the lottery result (at the time of special replay notification effect lottery selection (at the time of pseudo bonus winning)). This is because the lottery result of the replay notification effect lottery is notified. The reason why such a continuous effect is possible is that a special replay (pseudo bonus combination) is not confirmed until the assist notification effect appears, and the winning becomes definite. That is, after the special replay notification effect lottery winning that becomes the “pseudo bonus combination winning state” is called “pseudo bonus combination establishment (winning) preparation state” in which the execution schedule of the special replay notification effect is suspended until a predetermined notification condition is satisfied. It means being placed under special gaming conditions.

  In the present embodiment, when the special replay notification effect lottery result is won and the execution is scheduled, when the special replay is in a winning-permitted state during the continuous effect, specifically, any of RPb1 to RPb3 When the crab is won (internal winning), the special replay notification effect related to this is not displayed, but the assist notification effect related to “normal replay” is displayed instead. That is, during the continuous production, the execution of the special replay notification production is restricted, and the restriction is lifted for the game after the next game after the continuous production is finished. In a game after the next game after the end of the continuous effect, when any of RPb1 to RPb3 is won, a special replay notification effect will appear. The reason for doing this is to prevent the special replay from winning in the middle of the continuous production and shifting to the special ART game, and the continuous production being executed being interrupted.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, since the continuous production is developed over a plurality of games (for example, between 3 to 5 games), the number of remaining games in this ART game is smaller than the game period for executing the continuous production. (When satisfying the relationship of “the number of remaining games <the number of games of continuous production”), the continuous production is not displayed in order to avoid the end of the AT game during the continuous production ( (See FIGS. 22 and 23 described later).

(Number of continuing ART games during continuous production)
What is particularly characteristic in the present embodiment is that the number of ART game continuation games being continuously produced is kept secret. The reason is as follows.

  In this embodiment, when the special replay notification effect lottery result is a win, execution of the special replay notification effect is scheduled, and the winning of the special replay is placed in a definite game state. In the special replay notification effect, in the winning game in which the RPb1 to RPb3 allowing the special replay winning are won, the special replay push order is notified in an assist manner. This is because RPb1 to RPb3 are determined as roles that cannot be carried over, so basically, it is notified in the winning game, but if it is not notified in the winning game, the next opportunity to notify is RPb1 after the next game. ~ RPb3 has to wait until winning. If it is difficult to win RPb1 to RPb3, the number of games may increase. As a result, there may be a situation in which the remaining ART game is digested without a special replay notification effect being displayed. If this ART game residual game is digested, AT game 2 will be terminated, and the puncture play avoidance procedure when RPa1-RPa3 is won will not be notified. This results in the player's right to transition to the special ART game acquired during the ART game being substantially extinguished, giving a significant disadvantage to the player and causing distrust to the gaming machine.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, when the special replay notification effect lottery result is won, the ART game continuation game count is stopped (interrupted), assuming that this is a “pseudo bonus combination”. However, if the counting of the number of continued ART games is interrupted, if the number of internally managed games (the value of the number of remaining ART gaming games: the number of true remaining games) is accurately reported, It is also necessary to interrupt the display of the number of remaining games. However, if such processing is performed, the display of the number of remaining ART games at that time is suspended, and if the player sees this, it is clear that the special replay notification effect lottery result is in the winning state. End up. In particular, in the present embodiment, when the special replay notification effect lottery is won, in other words, when it becomes “pseudo bonus role winning (pseudo bonus role winning state)”, the continuous effect appears with high probability in the winning game. (Refer to the notice effect lottery process during the non-continuous effect production management process in FIG. 20 described later (step S655), see FIG. 21). If the state is exposed, the player's expectation of winning can not be expressed, and the significance of providing a continuous performance is lost.

  For such a problem, even if the count of the number of continued ART game games is internally interrupted, the number of games is not displayed accurately without displaying the number of games displayed by the remaining game number notification effect. Concealing the display itself (for example, changing to a notification mode (for example, “In Chance Zone” or “Hot ?!” etc.) indicating the possibility of winning and not displaying the number of remaining games) It can also be in a state. However, it is preferable to display the number of remaining games as much as possible, because some players feel uneasy that the number of remaining games cannot be confirmed if the display of the number of remaining games is concealed during the continuous production. In particular, in the present embodiment, in the case of the pseudo bonus combination winning, it is determined that the selection rate of the continuous production having a relatively large number of executed games is high (see FIG. 21), and the player counts the number of remaining games. It is expected that the possibility of winning will be estimated, and it is preferable to display the number of remaining games from this viewpoint.

  In view of such circumstances, in this embodiment, even if the count of the number of continued ART game games is internally interrupted, the remaining game number display by the remaining game number notification effect is executed as usual. Each subtraction is displayed. This makes it possible to conceal the pseudo-bonus winning / un-playing state (the result of the special replay notification effect lottery) during the continuous performance without giving the player anxiety.

  If the count of the ART game continuation game number (the true number of remaining games) is internally interrupted, the player intentionally or mistakes against the content of the special replay notification effect that occurred during the interrupted period. When the stop operation procedure for winning the “normal replay” is performed, the game is shifted from AT game 2 to AT game 1 as a penalty. If the game shifts to AT game 1, even if AT1 to AT12 are elected, the winning procedure for the watermelon role is not notified, so the average net increase in the number of game medals per game becomes negative, which is a disadvantageous game for the player. It is supposed to be expanded. This ART game is a pseudo precursor ART game (relief ART game) called “AT game 1 + RT game 2”. However, in this case, if any one of RPb1 to RPb3 is won as a remedy, a special replay notification effect that should have appeared originally can be generated and a special replay corresponding to this can be won. It has become.

(Resumed display of the number of continued ART games that were interrupted)
The number of interrupted main ART game continuation games is restarted and displayed from the number of interrupted internal games when the transition is made to the original ART game again after the transition to the special ART game by the special replay winning. Specifically, in one special gaming state (this ART game), the special role (pseudo bonus role) is won (winning the special replay notification effect lottery), and after the game result of the special role is displayed, the transition is made. In the case of re-transition to the one special game state via another special game state (special ART game) (when re-transferred from the special ART game to this ART game), the one special at the time of interruption The number of remaining games related to the gaming state (the value of the present ART gaming remaining game number counter) is displayed. Accordingly, the number of remaining games managed internally (the value of the ART game remaining game number counter: the number of true remaining games) and the number of remaining games notified by the remaining game number notification effect (the value of the remaining game number display counter) : The number of false remaining games) always satisfies the relationship of “the number of true residual games ≧ the number of false residual games”, and when the remaining game number display is restarted, the game is more than the remaining game number displayed at the time of interruption. The number is displayed. As a result, when the remaining number of games is displayed again, the true number of remaining games is displayed, so that the player is not distrusted or uneasy.

(Special replay winning in this ART game → Special ART game transition)
In the event of the special replay winning during the above ART game, the number of continuation games of special ART games (number of special ART game continuation games) is determined by lottery (a plurality of types of games (for example, 30 games, 40 games, and 50 games). The number of games is selected by lottery). After the transition to the special ART game, the special ART game is continued until the number of continuous games determined by the lottery is consumed. The special ART game continuation game number lottery is performed by the “special game continuation game number lottery means”. Note that the lottery probability of the number of special ART game continuing games may be determined for each special replay winning type corresponding to RPb1 to RPb3. For example, referring to FIG. 6, when special replays 1 and 2 related to RPb1 or RPb2 in RT game 2 are compared with special replays 3 and 4 related to RPb3, special replays 1 and 2 having a high internal winning probability are compared. Special replays 3-4 (RPb3 winning probability = 5000/65536) with lower internal winning probability than RPb1 and RPb2 combined probability = 10000/65536 will win a relatively large number of continuing games. (For example, when special replays 3 to 4 are won, 40 games or 50 games are more likely to be selected than when special replays 1 to 2 are won). The number of continuous games may be the same regardless of the special replay type. In this case, a function unit (special game continuous game number lottery means) for lottering the number of continuous games for a special ART game is not necessary.

  When a special replay is won during the real RT game, AT game 3 is generated, and the game state captured from the entire gaming machine is shifted to “special ART game (AT game 3 + RT game 2)”.

(During special ART game (RT game 2 + AT game 3))
When entering the special ART game through the game route as described above, “AT game 3” is generated until the number of continued ART game games determined by the lottery is exhausted. The actual ART game continuation game count is not the RT game 2 continuation game count but the AT game 3 continuation game count. During the special ART game, when the number of continuing games of the special ART game is exhausted, the present ART game is shifted to. Specifically, when the number of continuing games for a special ART game is consumed, AT game 3 ends (RT game 2 continues as it is), AT game 2 is generated from the next game, and the game captured by the entire gaming machine The state is the actual ART game of “AT game 2 + RT game 2”. In addition, in AT game 3, since the same effect as in AT game 2 appears basically, in the following, the same contents as in AT game 2 will be described by omitting them appropriately in order to avoid duplicate description.

(The number of this ART game game (AT game 2 continuation game number) extra lottery)
As described above, in the special ART game, the “additional lottery” that can increase the number of continued games in the AT game 2 is executed. The number of games determined by this extra lottery is added to the above ART game continuation game (the number of AT game 2 continuation games), thereby extending the game period of this ART game and greatly benefiting the player. Be able to. This extra lottery is performed when a specific symbol combination is derived as a game result, and in this embodiment, the lottery execution condition is that a watermelon combination or special replay is won.

  The above-described extra lottery is performed by “game number adding means” which is performed by the production control unit 410. The number-of-games adding means performs an addition lottery in which the number of games to be added (added) is lottery based on a random number for presentation obtained at a predetermined timing and an additional lottery table (not shown), and a game determined by lottery The number is added to the number of remaining ART games. In the above-described extra lottery table, lottery probabilities for a plurality of types of extra games (for example, 10 games, 30 games, 50 games, and 100 games) are determined. The more extra games, the lower the probability of lottery. It is like that. In addition, when the special replay is won, a lottery that is more advantageous than when the watermelon role is won is made. For example, in the case of a watermelon role, the lottery probability of 10 games, 30 games, 50 games, and 100 games is 60%, 25%, 10%, and 5%, and when special replay wins The lottery probability of 10 games, 30 games, 50 games, and 100 games is 30%, 40%, 20%, and 10%. The number of games determined by this extra lottery is added to the number of main ART game continuation games (main ART game remaining game number counter) currently remaining, thereby increasing the number of main ART game remaining games. The number of additional games is an important factor for extending this ART game, and the player's profit is greatly influenced by how many rights to perform the additional lottery are acquired. Note that the extra lottery may be performed on the condition that a specific combination is won, not on the condition that a specific symbol combination is derived as a game result.

  As described above, in various ART games, the appearance form of the assist notification effect of the winning combination related to the stop operation procedure is different. In particular, in the ART game and the special ART game, a special replay winning procedure is notified by a special replay notification effect so that the player can acquire the right to execute the profit state. Therefore, when a special replay notification effect appears, the player actively follows the content, which means that the effect regarding the continuation state of the ART game (AT game) is “the appearance of the assist notification effect”. Is realized as a game form with an organic connection between the game control of the production control unit called "" and the game control of the main control side called "special replay lottery". This means that the appearance rate of special replays that are largely involved in the state can change the winning rate by effect control on the effect control unit side. For this reason, the degree of freedom of the gaming machine (the degree of freedom of the machine discount) is increased, and the game characteristics can be varied.

<About bonus games>
Next, bonus games will be described. In the bonus game according to the present embodiment, the following benefits are provided in addition to the super high probability state of the small role 2.

In the bonus game, when one of RPb1 to RPb3 having a lower probability than the small role 2 is won, a special replay notification effect for guiding a special replay winning procedure corresponding to the selected RPb1 to RPb3 is given in the winning game. Done. At this time, when the special replay is won, the right to display the special replay notification effect is stored (stocked) in the precursor ART game which is shifted after the bonus game. This stocked right is released on the condition that it has been transferred to the precursor ART game, and when one of RPb1 to RPb3 is elected during the precursor ART game, the stocked right is released. That is, a special replay notification effect appears in the game. That is, if the stock is confirmed during the bonus game, the transition from the bonus game to the main ART game (pseudo bonus game) becomes definite, and a “special game (bonus) extended state” occurs. With regard to this stock management (storage / release control), the production control unit 410 is managed and controlled by “stock management means” serving as its function unit.

<About winning “BB + small role 2” (SBB) during each ART game>
Next, the case where “BB + small role 2” (hereinafter abbreviated as “SBB”) is won during each ART game will be described. In the present embodiment, when the SBB is won, the bonus combination winning is permitted, and if the bonus combination is won, the above-described bonus game is entered. Also, BB is a carry-over possible combination unlike a small combination or a carry-over impossible combination such as a reply. Since BB has such a property, when SBB is won during each ART game, the following game transitions and effects are made.

(SBB winning during the precursor ART game)
If you win SBB during a prelude ART game, you will not be able to reveal the assist notification effect related to special replay due to the winning of the special replay type notification lottery. Encourage “bonus notification production” to appear. As a result, a bonus game is given priority over the ART game for the player, and a bonus game profit can be obtained.

(SBB winning in this ART game and special ART game)
If the SBB is won during this ART game or special ART game, the above-mentioned continuous performance can appear (see FIG. 22 described later). Here, BB is a push order unquestioned combination and is set as a carryover combination. For this reason, the personality is different between the continuous production related to the SBB winning and the continuous production related to the special replay notification production. Specifically, when the SBB is won, the BB is placed in a winning-permitted state in the winning game, and therefore, for the continuous production, the continuous production is started from the winning game won by the SBB. . However, in the game where the SBB is won by the draw priority, the small role 2 wins, and after the next game, if it is not in the double win state with the replay or the small role (according to the draw priority), the BB carried over The bonus combination related to can be won. This is different from the case of starting a continuous effect after passing through a special replay notification effect lottery, such as a special replay as a pseudo bonus combination.

  When a continuous effect relating to the SBB winning is revealed, a “bonus notification effect” for notifying that the SBB has been won appears as a result of the effect. Further, if the continuous effect does not appear even if the SBB is won, the “bonus notification effect” is caused to appear in the game won for the SBB. Thus, the player is encouraged to prioritize the bonus game over the ART game, and the bonus game profit can be obtained.

  In addition, on the condition that the SBB is won during the ART game or the special ART game, the right to display the special replay notification effect is stored (stocked) during the precursor ART game after the bonus game. . Which special replay (blue 7 replay or red 7 replay) is to be notified is the same as the cherry winning prize during normal games, such as special replay at a predetermined timing (for example, when SBB is won, after bonus game starts or ends) It may be determined by a type notification lottery, or a fixed assist notification effect, for example, an assist notification effect related to the blue 7 replay may be displayed. When the stock special replay notification effect is transferred during the precursor ART game that is transferred after the bonus game, the stock state is canceled, and when any of RPb1 to RPb3 is won, the special replay notification effect appears. It is like that.

  As a result, if you win SBB during an ART game, there is a compulsory stock privilege without winning a special replay during the bonus game, so you can immediately move to this ART game, A pseudo-bonus game consecutive state is generated. Therefore, the SBB winning during the ART game and the special ART game can bring great benefits to the player.

  Note that if SBB is won during this ART game or special ART game, the counting of the number of continuing games for these ART games will be interrupted, as in the case of the special replay winning that has already been described, and the remaining game number notification The same is true for production. Here, when winning a bonus combination, the number of continuing games of each ART game is cleared, the above-mentioned pseudo bonus game consecutive game state is given, and the right to transition to a new real ART game is given to the player as a profit However, if there are a lot of ART game continuation games remaining and the SBB is won and the number of continuation games for each ART game is cleared, it may be disadvantageous for the player. In particular, when an ART game in which an extra lottery is executed or a large number of games are added by the extra lottery as in a special ART game, the degree of disadvantage is high. Therefore, it is preferable to use the following game state transition control.

  When the SBB is won during the ART game or the special ART game, the count of the number of continuing games of these ART games is interrupted, and the interrupted number of continuing games is not cleared and is suspended. If a special replay is won during the precursor ART game after the bonus game related to this SBB win, the game will be transferred again to the ART game before the bonus game transfer, and the number of continued games interrupted at the time of SBB win will be The ART game may be resumed. In this case, with respect to the remaining game number notification effect, the same effect process regarding the number of remaining continuous games as the case relating to the special replay winning that has already been described can be performed.

  In addition, a game form relating to the AT game or ART game may be configured as follows.

(Regarding the production mode during ART game (AT game))
With respect to the production mode for producing an AT game, a production mode that produces the same or very similar production during AT game 3 (during a special ART game) and AT game 2 (during this ART game) may be adopted. For example, as the above-described effect mode, an effect mode in which the present game state is in the state of a special ART game, and the effect of concealing the fact that the game is in the special ART game and pretending to be in the state of this ART game ( (Concealment effect mode) may be employed, thereby concealing that the player is in a special ART game from the player side and making the internal effect state of the current stay unclear.

  Under this concealment production mode, during this ART game and during the special ART game, production such as notification production (including assist notification production) that informs the background production and information on the winning combination (possibility of winning the combination), Make it the same or very similar. If such an effect mode that makes the AT game type unclear is adopted, it is impossible to clearly know the game state or effect state in which the player currently stays, and the AT game type makes an effect that is clarified from the beginning. Compared to the case where the production mode is adopted, the appearance of special replays can be given unexpectedness. The player can enjoy and enjoy the ART game while expecting the appearance of special replays. Moreover, when providing the said secret production mode, it is preferable to produce the production according to the expectation degree of the ART game type currently staying. For example, the appearance rate of a specific production (expected production) is changed between the actual ART game and the special ART game (for example, the appearance of the expected production is more in the special ART game than in the real ART game). Rate is relatively high). Thereby, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of predicting the gaming state in which he / she currently stays.

  Of course, it is also possible to employ a production mode that does not conceal the AT game type from the player side and produces an effect that clarifies the internal production state of the current stay. In this case, unlike the above-described secret effect mode or expected effect mode, the player can definitely know the internal effect state in which he / she currently stays. As a result, for example, if it is known that the player is in the special ART game (AT game 2), it can be understood that the player is currently in a chance state in which the appearance rate of the special replay is increased. As a result, it is possible to improve the player's willingness to play by giving a sense of expectation for acquiring the right to execute the lottery by adding a special replay prize.

(Regarding the management mode of the number of continuing games in ART games)
In the present embodiment, the AT game 1 or the AT game 2 is continued according to the number of continued games, but the present invention is not limited to this. Regarding the number of continuations, which is a determination factor as to whether or not to continue the AT game, it can be configured as follows. In the following, a mode in which the number of continuations of AT game 1 is managed by the number of games and a number of continuations of AT game 2 is managed by an element other than the number of games (first modified mode and second modified mode), AT game 1 and AT The form (a 3rd change form and a 4th change form) which manages the continuation number of both of the games 2 by elements other than the number of games is demonstrated typically.

(1) First modified form related to management of the number of continuing games Based on the number of appearances of a specific effect during an AT game (for example, an assist notification effect that guides a winning procedure for a watermelon role) It is good also as a structure to manage. For example, in AT game 3, there is provided a means (appearance count management means) for managing the number of appearances of an assist notification effect for guiding a winning procedure for a watermelon role, and the number of appearances has reached a predetermined number of times. Alternatively, the AT game 3 may be terminated. The number of appearances can be freely determined. In this first modification, the configuration may be such that “the number of continued games in AT game 2 is managed by the number of game executions, and the number of continuous games in AT game 3 is managed by the number of appearances of the assist notification effect”.

(2) Second Modification Related to Management of Number of Continued Games The configuration may be such that the number of continued games in AT games is managed based on the number of payouts during AT games. For example, a means for managing the number of payouts in the AT game 3 (payout number management means) may be provided, and the AT game 3 may be terminated on condition that the payout number has reached a predetermined number. The “paid-out number” handled here may be simply the number of game medals that have been paid out, or a net increase (the number obtained by subtracting the inserted number from the number of paid-outs, also referred to as a “difference number”). There may be. In the second modification, the configuration is such that “the number of continued games in AT game 2 is managed by the number of game executions, and the number of continued games in AT game 3 is managed by the number of payouts or net increase in AT game 3”. Can do.

(About RT game end opportunity)
In the present embodiment, the RT game is ended by winning a punk play, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other push order defining roles may function as an RT game end trigger to end the RT game. . For example, in addition to puncture play, the missed bells 1 to 8 may function as an RT game end trigger, and only the missed bells 1 to 8 may function as an RT game end trigger.

  In addition, it is good also as a structure which replaced the modified form demonstrated above with this embodiment, or added the modified form to this embodiment.

<Game operation control processing>
Next, the processing content related to the gaming operation control of the spinning-reel type gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described in detail.

<Processing on the main control unit side: FIGS. 10 to 13>
First, processing contents on the main control unit 400 side will be described with reference to FIGS.

(1. Main process on the main control side: FIG. 10)
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing main processing (main control side main processing) on the main control unit (main control unit) 400 side in accordance with the game operation control program. This process is executed by the main CPU 401c. For convenience of explanation, the main body that executes the process will be referred to as a main control unit (main control unit) 400.

  When the gaming machine is turned on, a power-on signal indicating that the power is turned on is sent from the power supply board 440. In response to this power-on signal, the main control unit 400 starts main control-side main processing shown in FIG.

  In the main process on the main control side, the initial setting process of step S11 is performed as the first process when the power is turned on, and in other cases, the processes of steps S12 to S27 are performed as the process during normal operation.

  In FIG. 10, first, the main control unit 400 executes necessary initial settings before the start of the game operation as the first process after the power is turned on (step S11).

  After the above initial setting process is completed normally, a RAM initialization process (step S12) is performed. In this RAM initialization process, predetermined data used at the end of the previous game is cleared, and a work area necessary for the current game is secured.

  Next, a game state flag generation process is performed (step S13). In this game state flag generation processing, the type of game state of the current game (during normal game, RT game, bonus carryover game, bonus game) is confirmed, and the corresponding game state flag (normal game flag, RT game flag, bonus flag, bonus action flag) are set. As a result, the game state of the current game is determined, and processing according to the game state is performed.

  Next, a game medal insertion process is performed (step S14). In this game medal insertion process, mainly the detection of game medals inserted in the gaming machine body, the management of credits, the automatic insertion process of game medals when there is a request for re-gaming, etc., and the start of the game are required. It is monitored whether or not a prescribed number of game medals have been inserted. When it is confirmed that the prescribed number of game medals have been inserted, the game start condition is established, and the operation detection signal from the rotating cylinder rotation start switch 11a is sent while the condition establishment condition is maintained. .

  Upon receiving the operation detection signal from the rotating cylinder rotation start switch 11a, the main control unit 400 acquires an internal lottery random value based on the counter value of the counter circuit 403 (step S15).

  Next, an internal lottery process related to the winning type based on the acquired internal random number for lottery is performed (step S16). In this internal lottery process, an internal lottery is performed based on the acquired random number for internal lottery and the combination lottery table (FIG. 6) corresponding to the current gaming state, and winning information (winning flag) based on the internal lottery result is set. . Then, a “game start command” is created and set as an effect control command. The game start command includes information on the internal lottery result (winning role type information (winning flag information)) and information on the current game state (in normal game, in RT game 1, in RT game 2, in bonus game, Information on the gaming state on the main control unit side such as during bonus carryover gaming). When the “game start command” is transmitted from the main control unit 20 side to the production control unit 24 side, the production control unit 24 side produces an effect (1) at the time of starting the rotation based on the information included in the game start command. Preliminary production (normal notice production that suggests the winning role type or the expected expectation of the role), continuous production (special production), assist notification production according to the winning role, etc., special replay notification production lottery For example, an effect control process required at the time of starting the rotating cylinder is performed.

  Next, a setting process at the time of rotation rotation start (rotation rotation start setting process) is performed (step S17). In this rotation rotation start setting process, data necessary for starting rotation of each rotation cylinder 5a, 5b, 5c, for example, a game start wait timer (4.1 seconds) is set, and the rotation state of the rotation cylinder is indicated. Set the rotation status flag to 'Full rotation'. Thereafter, the rotation of the rotating cylinder is started, and a “rotating cylinder activation command” indicating rotation starting is set as an effect control command, and each of the rotating cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c enters a rotating state.

  After that, when all the turning cylinders reach a substantially constant speed, the operation of the turning cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a, 12b, and 12c is allowed. When the spinning cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a, 12b, and 12c are operated in this state, a spinning cylinder stop process is performed to stop and control the spinning cylinder that is the target of the stopping operation (step S18). In this turning stop processing, the number of sliding symbols is calculated from a stop table (not shown) based on the winning information and the stopping operation procedure (pushing order and stop operation timing) of the turning device, and the pulling control based on this is calculated. Lower and control the rotating drum.

  In addition, here, as the effect control command at the time of rotation stop control, “stop information reception command” is transmitted to the effect control unit 410 at the time of rotation stop operation, and “stop result information command” at the time of rotation stop. . In the “stop information reception command”, stop number-of-rotations information relating to the number of turns already stopped (for example, “0” because there is no number of turns already stopped in the case of the first stop operation). ) To be stopped, and information on stop operation order information regarding the stop operation order (push order) of the rotor is included. Further, the “stop result information command” includes “winning line information”, and this winning line information includes symbol stop information for each stop of each cylinder (any symbol number on any winning line in each cylinder). Information on whether the symbol has stopped).

  When it is confirmed that all the cylinders are stopped, a winning determination process is performed (step S19). In this winning determination process, it is checked whether the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination has stopped on the effective winning line, that is, whether or not a winning has occurred. Based on the above, the number of game medals to be paid out is set. Here, a “winning information command” is set as an effect control command having information related to the winning. This winning information command includes winning symbol information (stop symbol information when all cylinders are stopped), winning line information, game state information, and other stop symbol information related to the stopped symbols when all cylinders are stopped, that is, the current game result. The information that can specify is included. When the “winning information command” is transmitted from the main control unit 20 side to the effect control unit 24 side, the effect control unit 24 side, based on the information included in the winning information command, When the game result is derived, such as the transition control of the production state (AT game) based on the performance, the game result (normal (non-AT game), transition control between AT games 1 to 3), the above-mentioned lottery game lottery, etc. The required production control process is performed.

  Next, a medal payout process is performed (step S20). In this medal payout process, based on the payout information set in the winning determination process in step S19, the hopper unit 500 is driven to perform a payout process of a target number of game medals and a credit addition process.

  Next, RT game management processing is performed (step S21). In this RT game management process, a transition control process between a normal game and an RT game (in this embodiment, RT game 1 to RT game 2) is performed. Specifically, whether the “RT game transition condition” is satisfied during normal game or RT game (RT game 1), or whether the “RT game end condition” is satisfied during RT game If the termination condition is satisfied, a setting process for terminating the RT game is performed. Whether or not the RT game transition condition or the RT game end condition is satisfied is determined based on whether or not a gaming state transition trigger is derived and displayed as a game result in each gaming state. Thereby, the gaming state transition shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 is realized. Details of the RT game management process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the replay (normal replay, special replay, or punk play) has stopped (winned) on the effective pay line (step S22). When the replay is stopped (step S22: YES), after performing a setting process (step S25) for giving a replay, the process proceeds to a RAM initialization process of step S12. On the other hand, when the replay is not stopped (step S22: NO), it is next determined whether or not a bonus game is being performed (step S23).

  If the bonus game is being performed (step S23: YES), a bonus game operating process is performed (step S26). In the bonus game operating process, a process required to continue and end the bonus game is performed. When the bonus game operating process is completed, the process proceeds to a RAM initialization process in step S12. The details of the bonus game operating process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  However, if the bonus game is not being played (step S23: NO), it is next determined whether or not the bonus combination has stopped (winned) on the effective pay line (step S24).

  If the bonus combination has not stopped (step S24: NO), the process proceeds to the RAM initialization process in step S12. On the other hand, when the bonus combination is stopped (step S24: YES), bonus game operation start processing is performed (step S27). In this bonus game start process, in addition to the end of the RT game due to the bonus combination winning, a setting process required for starting the bonus game is performed. When the bonus game operation start process is completed, the process proceeds to a RAM initialization process in step S12.

<2. Main control timer interrupt processing: Fig. 11>
Next, the timer interrupt process on the main control side will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the main control timer interrupt process. The main control timer interruption process is started by interruption every predetermined time (about 1.5 ms) from the CTC, and is executed by interruption during execution of the main control main process.

  In FIG. 11, when a timer interrupt occurs, the main control unit 400 first performs a saving process for saving the register to a predetermined stack area (step S41).

  Next, port input processing is performed (step S42). In this port input process, detection information from switches and sensors provided in the gaming machine is managed.

  Next, a rotation rotation control process is performed (step S43). In the rotation rotation control process, at the time of rotation start when confirming the rotation state flag or at the time of rotation stop when confirming the stop command flag, the pulse signal output to the rotation drive motor is managed and controlled, Monitor the current rotation position and speed of the reel.

  Next, a periodic update process is performed (step S44). In this periodic update process, the timer used for the game operation is updated, and the watchdog timer is periodically cleared. When the periodic update process is not executed, for example, when an abnormality occurs in gaming operation control and the program goes into a runaway state, when the watchdog timer expires, the main CPU 401c is automatically reset to return from the runaway state. To do.

  Next, command output processing is performed (step S45). This command output process is a process of transmitting an effect control command that is set according to the processing state accompanying the progress of the game to the effect control board 420 side. The main control unit 400 outputs an effect control command for one byte for each interruption. Since one effect control command is 2 bytes long, one effect control command is transmitted by two successive timer interruptions.

  Next, medal information output processing is performed (step S46). In this medal information output process, a medal payout signal when a game medal is inserted or a game medal is paid out is output. Each of the above signals is transmitted to the hall computer HC via the external concentration terminal board 310.

  Next, display output processing is performed (step S47). In this display output process, a light emission control signal for controlling the light emission of LEDs and 7 segments provided in the gaming machine is output.

  Next, an abnormality monitoring process is performed (step S48). In this abnormality monitoring process, the game operation state is monitored based on the information of the input management process, and an abnormality of the gaming machine (game operation error) is monitored.

  After the processing of steps S41 to S48 is completed, the contents of the saved register are restored (register restoration processing), and the interrupt enabled state is set. Thus, the timer interrupt process is terminated, the process returns to the main control side main process before the interruption, and the main control side main process is performed until the next timer interruption occurs.

(3-1. RT game management processing: FIG. 12)
Next, with reference to FIG. 12, the details of the RT game management process in step S21 of FIG. 10 will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the RT game management process.

  In FIG. 12, the main control unit 400 determines the current gaming state (steps S201 to S203), and performs processing according to each gaming state according to any of the normal game, the RT game 1, and the RT game 2. This is performed (steps S204 to S207).

  (3-1-1. Normal Game State Transition Management Process: Step S204)

  In a normal game, a game state transition management process during the normal game is performed. Here, it is determined whether or not the game state transition opportunity combination is derived and displayed as a game result, and it is determined whether or not the cherry combination is stopped (winning) on the effective winning line. When the cherry role is stopped, assuming that the RT game 1 transition condition is satisfied, the game state is set to transition from the normal game to the RT game 1, and if the cherry role is not stopped, nothing is done. After exiting the gaming state transition management process during the game, the process proceeds to the determination process in step S22 of FIG.

(3-1-2. Game State Transition Management Process During RT1 Game: Step S205)
When the RT1 game is in progress, the game state transition management process during the RT1 game is performed. Here, it is determined whether the special replay or puncture play has been stopped on the effective winning line by determining whether or not the game state transition trigger is derived and displayed as the game result. When the special replay is stopped, it is determined that the RT game 1 end condition is satisfied, and the transition setting from the RT game 1 to the RT game 2 is set. However, when the punk play is stopped, the game state is set to transition from the RT1 game to the normal game, assuming that the RT game end condition is satisfied. If the special replay or puncture play is not stopped, nothing is done and the RT1 in-game gaming state transition management process is skipped, and the process proceeds to the determination process in step S22 of FIG.

(3-1-3. RT2 gaming state transition management process: step S206)
When the RT2 game is being played, a game state transition management process during the RT2 game is performed. Here, it is determined whether or not the game state transition trigger is derived and displayed as a game result, and whether or not the punk play has been stopped on the effective pay line. When the punk play is stopped, the game state is set to transition from the RT game 2 to the normal game, assuming that the RT game 2 end condition is satisfied. If the puncture play is not stopped, nothing is done and the game state transition management process during RT2 game is skipped, and the process proceeds to the determination process of step S22 in FIG.

  Through the above RT game management processing, the game transition between the normal game and the RT game related to the main control unit game state is realized. In the present embodiment, as a determination element for determining whether or not the RT game transition condition is satisfied, it is determined whether or not the special replay is stopped on the effective winning line in the RT game 1 as the cherry role in the normal game, Although different game state transition triggers are adopted in each game state, the present invention is not limited to this. There may be one or a plurality of gaming state transition triggers that can establish the RT game transition condition, or the same gaming state transition trigger may be in each gaming state.

  Further, as a determination element for determining whether or not the RT game end condition is satisfied, it is determined whether or not the puncture play has stopped on the effective pay line, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be a condition that a predetermined number of games have been consumed since the start of the RT game, or a condition that BB has been won, and these conditions may be added. Further, like the above-described RT game transition conditions, there may be one or more types of game state transition triggers that can establish the RT game end condition, or the same game state transition triggers in each game state. There may be.

(3-2. Processing during bonus game operation: FIG. 13)
Next, with reference to FIG. 13, the details of the bonus game operating process in step S26 of FIG. 10 will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a bonus game operating process.

  In FIG. 13, the main control unit 400 first compares the number of payouts during bonus game (the number of bonus games acquired during bonus game) with a predetermined maximum number of games acquired (specified number of bonus game ends) (step S401).

  While the number of bonus games acquired during the bonus game has not reached the maximum number of games acquired (step S402: NO), the process proceeds to step S403, and after various settings during the bonus game continue (step S403), the bonus game is in operation. Exit processing.

  On the other hand, when the number of bonus games acquired exceeds the maximum number of acquired cards (step S402: YES), the process proceeds to a bonus end effect standby process in step S404. Here, first, an effect standby time (ending time) at the end of the bonus game is set, and the process waits for the effect standby time to end. At this time, a “bonus end weight start command” is set for the effect waiting time at the end of the bonus.

  If the production waiting time has ended, various settings at the end of the bonus game are performed (step S405). Here, a “bonus end command” indicating that the bonus game has ended is set mainly as a game state transition preparation process (the game state is set from the bonus game to the RT game) or an effect control command. After performing these setting processes, the process exits the bonus game operating process. As a result, the bonus game ends, and “RT game 1” is generated from the next game, assuming that the RT game generation condition is satisfied.

  In this embodiment, the end of the bonus game is used as one of the determination elements as to whether or not the RT game generation condition is satisfied, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the bonus game may be generated from a predetermined number of games (for example, 10 games).

<Processing on the production control unit side: FIGS. 14 to 18>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 14 to 18, a processing procedure on the effect control unit 410 side will be described. The control subject of the effect control unit 410 includes the sub CPU 421c of the effect control board 420 and the CPU of the liquid crystal control board 460, but the effect control received from the main control part 400 is an effect control command. Since the board 420 (sub CPU 421c) side transmits a liquid crystal control command related to this to the liquid crystal control board 460, the following description will focus on the processing procedure performed by the stage control board 420. The main body that executes the processing will be described as the effect control unit 410 without distinguishing the function of the liquid crystal control board 460 unless particularly required. The CPU, RAM, and the like are represented by the sub CPU 421c and the sub RAM 421b of the effect control board 420.

(4. Production control side main process: FIG. 14)
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing main processing on the production control unit side (production control side main processing). The effect control unit 410 starts a main process on the effect control side shown in FIG. 14 when the gaming machine main body is turned on from the outside.

  In the main process on the effect control side, first, step S61 is performed as the first process when the power is turned on, and in other cases, the processes of steps S62 to S65 are performed as processes during normal operation.

  In FIG. 14, first, the effect control unit 410 performs a necessary initial setting process before the start of the game operation as the first process at the time of power-on (step S61).

  Subsequently, an effect random number update process is performed as a process during normal operation (step S62). In the effect random number update process, mainly the effect random number for effect lottery used for selecting the effect contents is regularly updated.

  Next, a command reception interrupt, a timer interrupt, an external INT, etc. are set to an interrupt enable state (step S63), and then an interrupt disable state is set (step S64). Subsequently, the watchdog timer is cleared (step S65), and the processes of steps S62 to S65 are repeated unless power interruption occurs.

(5. Command reception interrupt processing: FIG. 15)
Next, with reference to FIG. 15, a command reception interrupt process executed when an effect control command from the main control unit 400 is received in the effect control side main process executed by the effect control unit 410 will be described. . FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing command reception interrupt processing. This command reception interrupt process is executed with priority over the effect control side timer interrupt process (FIG. 16) described below.

  In FIG. 15, first, when it is confirmed that the effect control command from the main control unit 400 is received, the effect control unit 410 performs a save process for saving the register to a predetermined stack area (step S71).

  Next, the effect control unit 410 stores the received effect control command in a predetermined effect control command storage area (command reception buffer) of the sub RAM 421b (step S72), and restores the contents of the register (step S73). Ends command reception interrupt processing.

(6. Production control side timer interrupt processing: FIG. 16)
Next, with reference to FIG. 16, a description will be given of a rendering control-side timer interrupt process that is executed about every 2 ms with respect to the rendering control-side main processing. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process on the effect control side that is activated by interruption every predetermined time (2 ms).

  In FIG. 16, first, the effect control unit 410 performs a register saving process for saving a register to a predetermined stack area (step S81).

  Next, a periodic update process is performed (step S82). In this periodic update process, the initial value of the random number for effect lottery used for selecting the effect (effect pattern) and the contents of the timer necessary for execution of the effect pattern are updated for each interrupt. A typical example of the timer is a timer that manages a time schedule related to the generation of effects. In the production during the game by this timer, the production contents of what production pattern on the time axis of the game progression, with what time width, the decoration lamp (LED), the speaker 16 and the liquid crystal display as the production means A time schedule as to whether or not to be displayed by the device 6 or the like is managed. As a result, various effects patterns are developed one after another or at the same time, so that the effects in the current game appear.

  Next, command response processing is performed (step S83). In this command response processing, whether or not an effect control command is stored in the command reception buffer is monitored for each interrupt, and if an effect control command is stored, this command is read, and the corresponding effect control command is read. Produce processing. Here, the effect control command updated to a new one by the command reception interrupt process described above is preferentially processed. The effect control commands include a game start command, a spinning start command, a stop information reception command, a stop result information command, a winning information command, a bonus start command, a bonus end command, a bonus end weight start command, and the like. .

  Next, effect progression processing is performed to update the effect scenario and advance the effect (step S84). Subsequently, the contents of the effect are displayed as a video on the liquid crystal display device 6 as the effect progresses, and output processing (video, sound, light) for outputting light emission and sound is performed (step S85).

  Then, the contents of the saved register are restored (step S86), and the effect control side timer interruption process is terminated.

(7. Command correspondence processing: FIGS. 17 to 20)
Next, the command corresponding process in FIG. 16 when receiving the effect control command will be described. Here, a case where a “game start command” that is closely related to the present invention is received will be described, and a description when another effect control command is received will be omitted.

(7-1. Game Start Command Reception Processing: FIGS. 17 to 20)
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a game start command receiving process which is one of the command corresponding processes (step S83) of FIG. This game start command reception process is performed when the “game start command” transmitted in the internal lottery process (step S16) in FIG. 10 is received.

  The game start command includes winning information (lottery result information), which is information related to the winning combination, and a gaming state (a gaming state managed on the main control unit side: normal game, RT game, bonus game, bonus carryover game) Etc.). When the game start command is received, the effect control unit 410 obtains the winning combination from the information included in the game start command (step S601).

  Next, the current effect state is acquired (step S602). This effect state is a game state (effect control side game state) managed on the effect control unit 410 side, and is basically managed in a form that is consistent with the main control side game state. Further, the production control side gaming state (production state) is changed as necessary every time an production control command (for example, a game start command or a winning information command) including information on the main control side gaming state is sent. The game state transition shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 is realized.

  Next, effect selection processing according to the acquired effect state is performed. In this effect selection process, an effect mode appearing in the current game is selected, and the effect data of the selected effect is set in the effect data storage area of the RAM 421b. Based on the effect data set here, an effect related to the current game appears.

  When the effect state is any one of AT game 1 to AT game 3, effect selection processing for AT game corresponding to each AT game is performed (Steps S603 to S605, Steps S607 to S609 (AT command start command reception). Production selection process)). Details of the effect selection process (step S606) upon reception of each AT game start command will be described later.

  On the other hand, if the effect state is other than AT game (step S605: NO), effect selection processing at the time of receiving a start command corresponding to other effect states (normal, bonus game, bonus carryover game, etc.) is performed. This is performed (step S606).

  When the effect selection process in steps S606 and S607 to S609 is completed, the game start command reception process related to the command response process is exited.

(7-1-1. Effect selection process when receiving AT game start command)
Next, an effect selection process (steps S607 to S609) upon reception of an AT game start command will be described. In the following, in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, attention is paid to “AT game 2” which is deeply related to the present invention and mainly includes the appearance of the remaining game number notification effect and the transition between AT games. However, for convenience of explanation, AT game 1 and AT game 3 will be omitted as appropriate for the sake of convenience.

(Production selection process when AT game 2 start command is received: FIGS. 18 to 20)
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an effect selection process when receiving a start command during AT game 2.

  In FIG. 18, the effect control unit 410 first determines whether or not a continuous effect is being performed (step S631). Whether or not the continuous production is being performed is determined based on the setting state of the “during continuous production flag” (see step S657 of the non-continuous production production management process in FIG. 19 described later). This “during continuous production flag” is a flag for designating whether or not the continuous production is in progress. When the flag is in the ON state (= 5 AH), it indicates that “continuous production is in progress”. When the flag is in the OFF state (= 00H), it indicates that “non-continuous production is being performed” but not a continuous production.

  When the continuous production is not in progress (step S631: NO), the production management process during the non-continuous production is performed (step S632). In the production management process during non-continuous production, production processing relating to a single production when the production is not a continuous production is performed. The details of the production management process during the non-continuous production will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the continuous production is being performed (step S631: YES), the process proceeds to the production management process during continuous production in step S638. In the production management process during continuous production, production processing relating to the production during the continuous production is performed. Details of this continuous effect management process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, when the processing proceeds to step S633, the ART game remaining game number display number (remaining game number display by the remaining game number notification effect) is displayed by one subtraction (step S633). Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the ART game is shifted from the precursor ART game to the ART game, the number of continued ART game games is determined. At this time, the number of games is set in the remaining game number display counter, This counter value is effect-displayed (image display) as the number of displayed games at the start of this ART game. Each time the game is executed, that is, every time a game start command is received, 1 is subtracted from the remaining game number display counter in this processing (remaining game number display counter-1), and the remaining game number display after subtraction is performed. Based on the counter value (the number of false remaining games), an effect process is performed such that the number of remaining games displayed in the ART game is displayed by one subtraction. Thereby, the remaining game number display by the current remaining game number notification effect is displayed in a subtracted manner in a countdown manner.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the bonus is selected (step S634). “Bonus winning state” means that a role that functions as a special role is in a winning state. In the present embodiment, “BB winning state (bonus winning flag established state)” or “pseudo bonus winning state (special) Replay notification effect lottery winning state) ”. Whether or not it is in the “pseudo bonus winning state” is determined based on the setting state of a “pseudo bonus winning flag” described later (see step S654 in FIG. 19 described later). The “pseudo bonus winning flag” is a flag for designating whether or not a pseudo bonus combination is being won. If the flag is ON (= 5 AH), the pseudo bonus combination is being selected. When the flag is in the OFF state (= 00H), it indicates that the bonus bonus winning state is not established.

(If the bonus is not won: processing route S634: NO to S637)
If the bonus is not selected (step S634: YES), 1 is subtracted from the ART game remaining game number counter (step S635), and then the subtracted counter value is zero (ART game remaining game number counter = 0). Is determined (step S636). As described above, the ART game remaining game number counter is set with the ART game continuing game number determined when the preceding ART game is shifted to the ART game, and the set counter value is set as the ART value. This is the internal number of games at the start of the game. Each time the game is executed, that is, every time a game start command is received, 1 is subtracted from this ART game remaining game number counter (true remaining game number) in this process (this ART game remaining game number counter− 1). Thereby, the remaining number of games of this ART game is managed.

  If this ART game remaining game number counter is not zero (step S636: ≠ 0), nothing is done and the effect selection process at the time of receiving the AT game 2 start command is exited.

  On the other hand, when the ART game remaining game number counter is zero (step S636: = 0), a setting process required to end the ART game state is performed (step S637: ART game state end setting process). In the state end setting process, when all the ART game continuation games have been consumed, the current effect state is set from the AT game 2 to the normal state in order to end the AT game. As a result, when the number of continued ART game games is consumed, AT game 2 is terminated, and the gaming state captured from the entire gaming machine is shifted to “RT gaming”. When this ART game state end setting process is completed, the effect selection process upon receipt of the AT game 2 start command is exited.

(If bonus is selected: processing route S634: YES)
If there is a bonus winning state (step S634: YES), nothing is done and the effect selection process at the time of receiving the AT game 2 start command is exited. If the bonus winning state is achieved by the processing in steps S634 to S635, the internal ART game remaining game number (here, the ART game remaining game number counter) is not subtracted, and the remaining game by the remaining game number notification effect is not subtracted. Only the number display is subtracted each time the game is executed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the remaining game number display by the remaining game number notification effect is performed unless the count of the internally managed remaining game number (the value of the ART game remaining game number counter: the true remaining game number) is interrupted. (The value of the counter for displaying the number of remaining games: the number of false remaining games) is maintained, but once the number of remaining games managed internally is interrupted, the remaining number of games notification effect Only the remaining game number display by is subtracted each time the game is executed. Although not shown in the figure, when the number of remaining ART game games is interrupted, the game proceeds to the special ART game, and when the game is transferred to the ART game again, the value of the remaining ART game remaining game counter at the time of the interruption. From this time, counting of the number of remaining games in the ART game is started (subtraction process). At this time, the value of the counter for displaying the number of remaining games is updated to the value of the number of remaining games in the ART game at the time of interruption. (Remaining game number display counter ← value of the ART game remaining game number counter). As a result, the number of displayed games (the number of fake remaining games) by the remaining game number notification effect is also restarted from the number of remaining ART gaming games (the number of true remaining games) at the time of interruption.

(7-1-2. Production management process during non-continuous production: FIG. 19)
Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the details of the effect management process during non-continuous performance in step S632 of FIG. 18 will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an effect lottery process during an ART game.

  In FIG. 19, first, the effect control unit 420 determines whether or not the bonus is selected (step S651). If the bonus is not selected (step S651: NO), the special replay notification effects of steps S652 to S654 are performed. If the process related to the lottery is performed and the bonus winning state is set (step S651: YES), the process related to the special replay notification effect lottery is not performed and the process proceeds to the notice effect lottery process of step S654. This is because there is no need to perform a special replay notification effect in order to prompt the player to preferentially win a bonus combination or a pseudo bonus combination when a bonus winning state is entered (details will be described later). This will be described in the assist notification effect selection process in S655).

  On the other hand, if the bonus is not selected (step S651: NO), a special replay notification effect lottery is performed (step S652: special replay notification effect lottery process). The special replay notification lottery is performed during the main ART game (AT game 2) and during the special ART game (AT game 3), and during the precursor ART game (AT game 1). Not done (see FIG. 9).

  When the result of the special replay notification effect lottery is non-winning (losing) (step S653: NO), the process proceeds to the notice effect lottery process of step S655. On the other hand, if the result of the special replay notification effect lottery is a win (step S653: YES), the winning of the special replay role is definitive, so it is assumed that the “pseudo bonus role” has been won, and the pseudo bonus winning flag is ON. (= 5 AH) is set (step S654).

  Next, when the process proceeds to step S655, an effect (notice effect) appearing in the current game is determined by lottery (step S655: notice effect lottery process). The effect determined here is not an assist notification effect, but a notice effect related to the winning expectation degree of the role such as an effect of changing the background display or an effect of causing the character to appear, for example, notifying the winning role type. is there. The determination of the assist notification effect is performed in an assist notification effect determination process in step S656 described later.

  In the notice effect lottery process, the effect to appear in the current game is determined by lottery from a plurality of types of effects based on the winning role type and the current game state (effect state). Specifically, based on the production selection table 1 or 2 during the ART shown in FIG. 21 and FIG. 21 and the random number value for production obtained at a predetermined timing, one of the productions is selected by lottery. To do. Although not shown, in each of the production selection tables 1 and 2 during ART, there is a determination area (determination value) in which the winning combination type and the production type (production 1 to 5 and continuous production 1 to 3) are associated. An effect that appears in the current game is determined depending on whether the effect random number value belongs to which determination area of the determination area corresponding to the current winning combination. 21 and 21 show the selection rate of each effect corresponding to the winning combination.

  In the present embodiment, the referred art selection table during ART varies depending on the number of remaining ART games. Specifically, when there is an ART game remaining game number that is equal to or greater than the maximum number of games (5 games in the present embodiment) in which continuous effects are developed (“ART game remaining game number ≧ ART game remaining game number counter”). 21), if there is no ART game remaining game number equal to or greater than the maximum number of games (5 games) in which the continuous effect is developed (“ART game residual”). When the relationship of “number of games <ART game remaining game number counter” is satisfied), the effect selection table 2 during ART in FIG. 22 is referred to. The reason why the effect selection table to be referred to differs depending on the number of remaining ART games is as follows.

  Since the continuous production is developed over a plurality of games (for example, between 3 to 5 games), the number of remaining games in the ART game is less than the game period for executing the continuous production (“ART When satisfying the relationship of “the number of remaining game games <the number of games of continuous production”), the AT game ends during the continuous production. For this reason, when there is no remaining number of ART games equal to or greater than the maximum number of games (5 games) in which the continuous effects are developed, the selection rate of the continuous effects is zero, that is, the continuous effects are not selected. "Is referred to. As a result, when the number of remaining ART games is less than 5, the continuous effect is not selected.

  On the other hand, in the “art effect selection table 1”, a continuous effect can be selected. In this embodiment, when the bonus is selected (see the “pseudo bonus combination” and “small role 2 + BB (SBB)” columns in the production selection table 1 during ART), the selection rate of the continuous production is higher than the selection rate of the single production. Is relatively high. Thereby, when a continuous production appears, the possibility of being in a bonus winning state is increased, and it is possible to give a player a sense of expectation of transition to a high profit state.

  The illustrated effects 1 to 5 are notice effects (single effects) for the current game only, and the single effects when the bonus is selected, specifically, “BB + small role 2” or “ When the production 4 or the production 5 corresponding to the “pseudo bonus combination” is selected, the production content is the production content informing that the bonus is won. Moreover, the continuous productions 1 to 3 are continuous productions developed over 3 to 5 games. In addition, according to the type of continuous production, the production scenario that appears during the continuous production (a series of productions corresponding to the number of executions of the continuous production) is predetermined, and the production corresponding to the number of executions of the continuous production is This is determined by the process of step S674 in the effect management process during continuous production in FIG. 20 described later. In the present embodiment, the count interruption start timing related to the internal ART game remaining game number (the actual ART game remaining game number counter) and the execution start timing of the continuous performance are matched (step S655, (See steps S634 to S635 in FIG. 18).

  When the notice effect lottery process in step S655 ends, it is determined whether or not the selected notice effect is a continuous effect (step S656). If the selected notice effect is not a continuous effect, that is, if it is one of effect 1 to effect 5 (step S656: NO), the process proceeds to the assist notification effect determining process in step S659.

  When the selected notice effect is a continuous effect, that is, any of the continuous effects 1 to 3 (step S656: YES), the continuous effect flag is set to ON (5AH) (step S657) and selected. A continuous effect counter corresponding to the continuous effect type is set (step S658). The continuous effect counter is a counter that monitors the number of executions of the continuous effect, and is used when determining the effect during continuous effect according to the number of executions during the continuous effect management process described later. For example, when continuous production 1 (3 games) is selected, the continuous production counter is set to two times of the remaining number of executions in the continuous counter as the number of executions of the continuous production excluding the current game.

  When the processing proceeds to step S659, an assist notification effect corresponding to the current winning combination is determined (step S659: assist notification effect determination processing). In the assist notification effect determining process, the assist notification effect is determined based on the current winning combination type and the current AT game type. For example, in the case of AT game 1, even if AT1 to AT12 are won, an assist notification effect for guiding the winning procedure of the watermelon role will not appear, but in the case of AT game 2 or AT game 3, the winning procedure of the watermelon role is displayed. An assist notification effect selection process is performed such that the assist notification effect to be displayed appears. Here, since the case of AT game 2 is described, when the winning combination is AT1 to AT12, a watermelon role, and in the case of RPa1 to 3 and RPb1 to 3 Assist notification that guides the winning procedure of the normal replay An effect is selected (see FIG. 9). In addition, since the content of the assist notification effect performed during AT games 1 and 3 has already been described, a detailed description thereof will be omitted in order to avoid duplication.

Further, in the assist notification effect determining process, the winning combination in the case of the pseudo bonus winning state during the continuous effect (the flag during the continuous effect ON state (= 5 AH) and the pseudo bonus winning flag ON state (= 5 AH)). Is one of RPb1 to RPb3, the special replay notification effect is suppressed, and the assist notification effect that guides the normal replay winning procedure is determined. This is because the special replay wins during the continuous performance and the transition to the special ART game during the continuous performance is avoided. As a result of the continuous performance, a pseudo bonus winning (special replay notification effect lottery winning) This is to achieve the purpose of informing the user in the final game of the continuous performance. Note that this process has the same processing content as the special replay notification effect suppression process during the continuous effect during the continuous effect management process described later (step S672 in FIG. 20).
When the assist notification effect determining process in step S659 is completed, the effect data relating to the effect selected in the notice effect lottery process (step S655) and the assist notification effect determining process (step S659) is set in the effect scenario setting area of the RAM 421b. To do. As a result, a series of effects related to the current game appears.

(7-1-3. Production management process during continuous production: FIG. 20)
Next, with reference to FIG. 20, the details of the effect management process during continuous rendering in step S638 in FIG. 18 will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the production management process during continuous production. In the case where the continuous production management process during continuous production is passed for the first time, any of the continuous productions 1 to 3 is performed in the notice production lottery process (step S655) during the production management process during non-continuous production (step S632) in the previous game. This is the case.

  In FIG. 20, first, the effect control unit 420 determines whether or not it is in a pseudo bonus winning state (step S671). If it is in the pseudo bonus winning state (step S672: YES), a special replay notification effect suppressing process during continuous production is performed (step S672). If it is not in the pseudo bonus winning state (step S672: NO), continuous production is in progress. A normal assist notification effect selection process is performed (step S677).

  The special replay notification effect suppression process during the continuous effect is the same as the processing content of the assist notification effect determination process in step S659 already described. When the winning combination is any one of RPb1 to RPb3, the special replay notification effect is displayed. Suppress and determine the assist notification effect that guides the normal replay winning procedure. On the other hand, in the normal assist notification effect selection process during the continuous effect, the assist notification effect corresponding to the winning combination type is selected in the normal bonus winning state, that is, as usual. Thereby, the special replay notification effect is not displayed during the continuous effect.

  Next, the continuous effect counter is decremented by 1 (step S673), and an effect during the continuous effect corresponding to the number of executions of the continuous effect is selected for the continuous effect being executed (step S674). Here, the effect during the continuous effect corresponding to the continuous effect type (continuous effects 1 to 3) selected in the notice effect lottery process of step S655 is selected. If the continuous effect counter in the current game is zero, the continuous effect is the final effect (final effect) in the current game. Therefore, the effect for notifying the information regarding whether it is in a bonus winning state is selected as the effect result of this last round as the effect result of the continuous effect. For example, in the case where the continuous production is a production mode expressing the confrontation production, and in the bonus winning state, as the production for reporting the bonus winning (bonus winning production), the victory production (blessing production) in which the main character defeats the enemy is provided. If the bonus is not selected, a defeat effect (unfortunate effect) in which the hero is defeated by the enemy is selected as an effect for reporting the bonus non-win (a bonus non-win effect).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the continuous production counter is zero (step S674). If the continuous production counter is zero (step S674: YES), the continuous running flag is cleared (00H). (Step S675), the process proceeds to step S676. If the continuous effect counter is not zero, it is determined that the continuous effect is still in progress, and the process proceeds to step S676 without doing anything.

  In the process of step S676, the effect data related to the effect selected in the above-described special replay notification effect suppression process during the continuous effect (step S672) and the normal assist notification effect selection process during the continuous effect (step S677) are set in the effect scenario of the RAM 421b. Set to area. As a result, a series of effects (continuous effect and assist notification effect) related to the current game appear.

<Modification 1>
In step S637 of FIG. 18: in the ART game state end setting process, it has been described that the effect state is set from the AT game 2 to the normal state when the number of continued ART game games is consumed, but the present invention is not limited to this. I can't. When the total number of ART game continuing games is exhausted, the number of continuing ART game games may be continued again by a predetermined continuous lottery (for example, continuing at 50%). Further, the number of continued ART games at the time of continuation may be a fixed number of games, or one of a plurality of types of games may be selected by lottery.

<Modification 2>
In the present embodiment, it has been described that the count of the number of continued ART games is interrupted when a bonus winning state is achieved, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the case of a combination with a draw rate of 100%, such as a bonus combination, the ART game continuation count is continued, and in the case of a combination with a draw rate of 100%, such as a special replay that is a pseudo bonus combination, When there are a plurality of types of roles that function as special roles, such as interrupting the count of the number of continued games, the number of ART game continued games can be determined to be interrupted or continued according to the types. Further, when there are a plurality of types of roles that function as special roles, it may be determined whether to interrupt or continue counting the number of continued ART game games according to the level of profit status given to the player. For example, if the combination with a relatively high profit state is given to the player, continue counting the number of continued ART games, and if the combination is relatively low, stop counting the number of continued ART games. Can do.

The gaming machine of the present embodiment described above includes the following functional units (means). First, the gaming machine of this embodiment is
A rotating means (rotating device 210 (corresponding to game result display means)) having a plurality of rotating cylinders in which various symbols are arranged, and deriving and displaying a game result by a combination of symbols when each rotating cylinder is stopped; ,
Start operation means (rotator rotation start lever 11 (the switch 11a thereof)) for rotating each cylinder under predetermined unit start conditions;
A plurality of stop operating means (rotator rotation stop buttons 12a, 12b, 12c (switches 12a ′, 12b ′, 12c ′ thereof) provided corresponding to each of the cylinders, for individually stopping the rotation of the cylinders. )).

The main control unit 400
A first lottery means (internal lottery means: means that functions as one of the lottery means) that performs a lottery (internal lottery) on a role for each execution of a unit game and determines a winning combination;
In response to the operation of the stop operation means, a stop control for stopping and controlling the spinning cylinder so that a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination can be derived and displayed as the game result based on at least an internal lottery result by the combination lottery means Means,
Game state management means for managing a plurality of types of game states (main control unit side game states: normal game, bonus game, RT game) and managing transition control between a plurality of types of game states based on a predetermined transition condition Internal gaming state management means).

In addition, the production control unit 410
Production state management means (production state management means (production effect management unit side game state: normal state, AT games 1 to 3 are managed, and transition control between a plurality of types of production states is managed based on predetermined transition conditions) State management means),
Based on the current production state (production control unit side production state) and the lottery result by the lottery means, the production means continuously performs a mutually related production over a plurality of consecutive unit games. Continuous production control means for producing the production (for example, S632 in FIG. 18);
Assist notification control means (for example, FIG. 17) that controls the appearance of an assist notification effect that guides the stop operation procedure with respect to the push order defining combination in which a stop operation procedure for deriving a game result is specified under a predetermined performance state. S607 to S609).

The above production state management means
A continuous game number setting means for setting a continuous game number (this ART game continuous game number) in which the first production state is continued when the transition condition to the first production state is established;
Based on the number of continuous games set by the continuous game number setting means, the number of remaining games of the number of continuous games is counted every time a unit game is executed (the number of true remaining games is counted (by subtraction processing)). Number counting means (for example, S634 to S636 in FIG. 18);
Based on the counting result based on the remaining game number counting means, a remaining game that informs predetermined presentation means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 6) about the remaining game number (remaining game number display: fake remaining game number). Number notification control means (for example, S633 in FIG. 18),
The remaining game number counting means interrupts the remaining game number counting regardless of the execution of the unit game when the condition for transition to the first effect state is established, and the remaining game number notification control means False in the case where the remaining game number counting means is not counted as the remaining game number counting means, rather than the true remaining game number in the state (the number of remaining games counted by the remaining game number counting means) Information on the number of remaining games (number of fake remaining games) can be notified.
In addition, the above-described effect state management means performs the second operation on condition that a special combination (special replay in the present embodiment) of the pushing order specified combination is derived and displayed as a game result during the first effect state. Transition control to the production state (special ART game) is performed. In addition, the assist notification control means, the special role assist notification lottery means for lottery whether or not to make the special role assist notification effect to guide the winning procedure of the special role,
When winning by the special role assist notification lottery means, a second role lottery means (pseudo bonus winning state management means: means functioning as one of the lottery means) is handled as a winning state in which the special role is won. be able to.

  The effect control unit 410 can further include a number-of-games lottery means for drawing out the number of continued games in which the first effect state is continued from a plurality of types of games. Further, during the second effect state, a predetermined number of games is added (added) to the remaining number of games (the true number of remaining games) in the first effect state under a predetermined additional condition (execution of extra lottery). Additional means can be provided.

  The present invention is useful for a gaming machine that generates an AT game, for example, a revolving type gaming machine.

1 gaming machine housing,
2 Front door,
3 Display window (rotor viewing part),
3a winning line,
4 Display window (LCD screen viewing area),
5a, 5b, 5c
6 Liquid crystal display device,
6a Display screen (LCD screen),
7 medal slot,
8 MAX bet buttons,
9 1 bet button,
10 Reservation medal settlement button,
11 rotation start lever,
12a, 12b, 12c Revolving rotation stop button,
13 Decorative lamp,
14 Operation panel section
15 Return button,
16 speakers,
17 Decorative panel section,
18 Medal tray
19 Game medal payout exit,
210 Cylinder device,
310 External concentration terminal board,
330 lap trunk relay board,
340 Production I / F board,
340a input buffer circuit,
350 payout relay board,
360 stop switch board,
370 game relay board,
380 LED board,
400 main control board (main control unit),
401 microcomputer (main control board side),
401a main ROM,
401b main RAM,
401c main CPU,
401d CTC,
401e interrupt controller circuit;
402 I / O port circuit,
403 counter circuit,
404 I / F circuit,
404a output buffer circuit;
405 I / F circuit,
406 I / F circuit,
407 motor drive circuit,
408 switch input circuit,
410 production control unit,
420 production control board,
421 microcomputer (production control board side),
421a sub-ROM,
421b sub-RAM,
421c sub CPU,
421d CTC,
421e interrupt controller circuit,
422 I / O port circuit,
423 counter circuit,
430 Cylinder setting board,
440 power supply board,
450 payout control board,
460 LCD control board,
500 hopper units,
510 hopper motor,
520 Medal payout sensor.

Claims (1)

A game result display means for deriving and displaying a game result by a combination of symbols at the time of stopping each of the cylinders, and having a plurality of cylinders arranged with various symbols;
Starting means for rotating each cylinder under a predetermined unit game start condition;
A plurality of stop means provided corresponding to each of the spinning cylinders for individually stopping the rotation of the spinning cylinders;
A lottery means for performing a lottery for a role;
With the stop operation of the stop means, stop control means for controlling the stop position of the spinning cylinder so that the symbol display mode corresponding to the lottery result by the lottery means can be derived and displayed as the game result;
Production means for presenting production related to the game,
Production control means for controlling the appearance of the production by the production means,
It is configured to be capable of transition control between a plurality of types of gaming states including a normal gaming state and first and second special gaming states that are more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state, and during the first special gaming state When a combination of symbols corresponding to a special role is derived and displayed as the game result on the game result display means as the symbol display mode, the game state is shifted to the second special game state, and the transferred second special game is displayed. A gaming machine configured to be able to re-transfer to the first special gaming state before the transition to the second special gaming state after the state ends,
Setting means for setting the number of continuing games in which the first special gaming state is continued;
Based on the number of continuous games set by the setting means, the remaining game number counting means for counting the number of remaining games for each continuous game,
Based on the counting result based on the remaining game number counting means, the remaining game number notification control means for causing the effect means to notify the information about the remaining game number,
When the pressing order for operating the plurality of stop switches is a predetermined procedure, the combination of symbols corresponding to the special combination can be derived and displayed as the game result, while the pressing order is the predetermined order. Including a special combination determined so that a combination of symbols other than the special combination can be derived and displayed as the game result when the procedure is different from the procedure of
The production control means includes
Based on a predetermined condition, the effect means can continuously display a continuous effect that continuously performs effects related to each other over a plurality of consecutive unit games within a predetermined upper limit number of games. Production control means;
Based on the fact that the special combination is won by the lottery means, an assist notification control means capable of controlling the appearance to the effect means for notifying the player of information relating to the pushing order, and
The continuous production control means includes
A predetermined allowable condition for allowing a combination of symbols corresponding to the special combination to be derived and displayed as the game result during the first special gaming state is satisfied, or a predetermined condition other than the allowable condition is satisfied Based on the establishment of the condition, comprising a specific continuous production control means configured to be able to present the continuous production,
The specific continuous performance control means is
The continuous production is configured not to appear when the remaining number of remaining games is less than the upper limit number of games,
The assist notification control means includes
When the special combination is won by the lottery means during the continuous performance, the combination of symbols corresponding to other than the special combination is assisted informing the push order that can be derived and displayed as the game result as information on the push order. And, when the special combination is won by the lottery means after the end of the continuous production that is revealed based on the establishment of the allowable condition, a combination of symbols corresponding to the special combination is provided as information on the pressing order. Configured to assist and notify the pressing order that can be derived and displayed as the game result,
In addition, when the special effect is not displayed by the specific continuous effect control means when the permissible condition is satisfied, when the special role is won by the lottery means, the special role is used as information regarding the pressing order. The combination of symbols corresponding to is configured to assist and notify the pressing order that can be derived and displayed as the game result,
The remaining game number counting means includes:
If the allowable condition is satisfied during the first special game state, the counting of the remaining number of games is interrupted regardless of the execution of the unit game,
The remaining game number notification control means includes:
When the remaining game number counting means is interrupted by the remaining game number counting means, it is not the true remaining game number in the suspended state, but the remaining game number counting means does not interrupt the remaining game number counting. Informing information about the number of fake remaining games when counted as
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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