JP6180602B1 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that establishes a predetermined transition condition that triggers a transition to an advantageous state for a player and starts an advantageous state, thereby further improving the gaming interest. The third expected payout value paid out to the player when playing only the ART state is the first expected payout value paid out to the player when playing only the bonus state. The payout expected value is higher than the second payout expected value that is paid out to the player when both the bonus state and the ART state are played. The average expected payout value of the first expected payout value and the second expected payout value and the third expected payout value are configured to be the same or substantially the same. [Selection] Figure 14

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

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

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

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

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

  In such a gaming machine, there is a game machine in which a predetermined number of games are set and an advantageous state is started when a predetermined transition condition to an advantageous state for a player is established (for example, Patent Document 1).

  With such a configuration, it is possible to give a player the gameability of establishing a predetermined transition condition to an advantageous state for the player and starting the advantageous state.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-144924

  However, a series of game characteristics such as establishing a predetermined transition condition to an advantageous state for the player and starting the advantageous state have been fixed, and ingenuity for further improving the game entertainment It was necessary.

  In view of such circumstances, the present invention establishes a predetermined transition condition that triggers a transition to an advantageous state for the player, and aims to further improve the gaming interest in the gaming machine that starts the advantageous state. For the purpose.

  In order to solve such a problem, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols arranged on a peripheral surface, a start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation by a player, and the start operation. A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on the detection of the start operation by the detecting means, and rotating the plurality of reels based on the detection of the starting operation by the start operation detecting means. A reel rotation control means for performing control, a stop operation detection means provided for each of the plurality of reels for detecting a stop operation by a player, and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detection means. And a stop control means for stopping the reel rotated by the reel rotation control means based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means, and a normal state Special state control means for controlling a special state that is advantageous to the player compared to the normal state, and is advantageous to the player compared to the normal state, giving a predetermined game available period and extending the game available period Specific state control means for controlling a specific state that can be performed, and payout control means for paying out a game medium to a player based on the fact that a game medium provision condition is satisfied in the special state and the specific state A selection state control means for controlling a selection state for selecting that the special state is controlled or the specific state is controlled when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied in the normal state; and the selection When the first transition control for transitioning from the state to the special state and the predetermined lottery performed in the special state with the first transition control are won, Transition control means for performing second transition control for transitioning to the specific state after the special state is completed, and third transition control for transitioning from the selected state to the specific state. The third payout expectation value of the game medium paid out by the payout control means to the player when only the specific state with the transfer control is controlled is the special state with the first transfer control. The payout control means is configured to be higher than the first payout expectation value of the game medium to be paid out to the player when only the control is controlled, while the special state with the second transition control and the When the specific state is controlled, the payout control means is configured to be lower than the second payout expectation value of the game medium paying out to the player, and the first payout expectation value and the second payout expectation Calculated from the value The average expected payout value and the third expected payout value are configured to be the same or substantially the same.

  Here, the “special state advantageous to the player” may be any state as long as it is advantageous to the player compared to the normal state. For example, a bonus game, an AT game, an RT game, or an ART game can be applied.

  Further, the “specific state” may be any state as long as it is provided as a state different from the special state and is more advantageous to the player than the normal state. For example, a bonus game, an AT game, an RT game, or an ART game can be applied.

  Further, the “normal state” may be any state as long as it is disadvantageous for the player as compared with the special state and the specific state. For example, a normal game can be applied.

  Further, the “predetermined playable period” is not limited as long as it is a predetermined period.

  Further, the “game possible period” may be configured by the number of games. For example, you may comprise as a game possible period comprised with a "40" game. In other words, for example, an “ART game” composed of “40” games can be applied as long as it is a “game possible period in a specific state”.

  Further, the “game possible period” may be configured by a difference number of medals. The difference in number of medals is intended to mean that the difference between the number of paid-out medals and the number of inserted medals reaches a predetermined number. For example, the difference number “100” It can be configured as a playable period composed of a single piece. In this case, since the game possible period continues until the difference number becomes “100”, the length of the game possible period (number of games) becomes indefinite depending on, for example, the winning situation of the re-gamer (replay).

  In other words, for the “game-enabled period in a specific state”, for example, an ART game composed of a difference number “100” (an ART game that continues until reaching the difference number “100”) can be applied. it can.

  In addition, “extending the playable period” can be applied to adding (adding) the number of games if the playable period is configured by the number of games. In addition, when the possible game period is constituted by a difference number, it is possible to apply adding (adding) the difference number.

  The “game medium provision condition” may be any condition as long as it is a predetermined condition. For example, it can be applied that a combination of symbols related to a predetermined prize is displayed on the active line.

  Further, the “game medium” may be any game medium that is used for a game. For example, game balls and medals can be applied.

  Further, the “predetermined transition condition” may be any transition condition as long as it is a predetermined transition condition. For example, playing a predetermined number of games in a normal state may be applied as a predetermined transition condition, or winning a transition lottery performed when a special role such as a watermelon or cherry is won in a normal state. This may be applied as a predetermined transition condition.

  Further, the “selected state” may be any state as long as one of the states can be selected.

  Further, the “predetermined lottery” may be any lottery as long as it is a predetermined lottery. For example, it may be a lottery triggered by winning a special role such as watermelon or cherry in a special state, or a lottery performed every time a predetermined number of games are consumed in a special state.

  The “first expected payout value” is a value representing the number of game media paid out to the player when a special state is played from the start to the end, and this value is a special value. It may vary depending on the winning status of the winning combination in the state. On the other hand, if the special state is a state where only a specific winning combination is won and there is no losing, the value may be unchanged.

  The “second expected payout value” is a value representing the number of game media paid out to the player when a game is played from the start of the special state to the end of the specific state. May vary depending on the winning status of the winning combination in the special state and the specific state. On the other hand, if the special state and the specific state are won only for a specific winning combination and there is no losing, the value may be unchanged.

  In addition, the “third expected payout value” is a value representing the number of game media paid out to the player when a specific state is played from the start to the end, and this value is specified. It may vary depending on the winning status of the winning combination in the state. On the other hand, if the specific state is a state where only a specific winning combination is won and there is no losing, the value may be unchanged.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the further improvement of game entertainment can be aimed at in the game machine which establishes the predetermined transition condition used as the opportunity for a transition to an advantageous state for a player, and starts an advantageous state.

It is a figure which shows an example of the external appearance perspective view of a game machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal structure of a cabinet, and the back surface of a front door. It is a figure which shows an example of the block diagram of the whole gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of each name of the payout number display. It is a figure which shows an example of a game state transition diagram. It is a figure which shows the list of the states managed by the main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the transition diagram of the state managed by the main control board. It is a figure which shows the conceptual diagram of the transition replay which concerns on the transition of a game state. It is a figure which shows an example of the replay probability for every gaming state. It is a figure which shows an example of the pushing order bell probability for every gaming state, and a payout number. It is a figure which shows an example of the special combination probability for every gaming state. It is a figure which shows an example of an ART state or bonus state transfer lottery table. It is a figure which shows an example of a bonus state specification, and a figure which shows an example of an ART state specification. It is a figure which shows the conceptual diagram of an expected output value. It is a figure which shows an example of the program start process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the main loop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the information setting process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the game state transfer process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the LED display process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the LED data creation process for instruction information display in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the main process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the command analysis process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the game state transition diagram in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the list of the states managed by the main control board in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the transition diagram of the state managed by the main control board in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the conceptual diagram of the transition replay which concerns on the transition of the game state in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the replay probability for every gaming state in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the pushing order bell probability and payout number for every gaming state in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the special combination probability for every gaming state in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the addition state transfer lottery table in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the bonus state specification during ART in 2nd Embodiment, a figure which shows an example of an ART addition state specification, and a figure which shows an example of an ART state specification. It is a figure which shows the conceptual diagram of the expected appearance value in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the information setting process in the main control board which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the ART related process in the main control board which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the game state transfer process in the main control board which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the other symbol combination confirmation process in the main control board which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the command analysis process in the sub control board which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 1st animation which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 2nd animation which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 3rd animation which concerns on 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 4th animation which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 5th animation which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 6th animation which concerns on 2nd Embodiment.

(First embodiment)
The first embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings.

(Composition of gaming machine)
First, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 in the present invention will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an external perspective view of the gaming machine, and FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the internal structure of the cabinet and the back surface of the front door.

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

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

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

(Hinge mechanism 4)
The hinge mechanism 4 is provided on the left side of the cabinet 2 when viewed from the front, and is provided to pivotally support the front door 3 so that it can be opened and closed.

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

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

(BET lever 7)
The BET lever 7 is provided above the keyhole 5 and is used to play “1” medals among the stored medals when the medal insertion into the gaming machine is permitted. Is provided. The BET lever 7 is provided to allow the player to operate when a specific effect is performed when the insertion of medals into the gaming machine is not permitted. The BET lever 7 can be rotated from the position shown in FIG. 1 by about “90” degrees in side view.

(MAXBET button 8)
The MAXBET button 8 is provided at a position spaced to the left from the medal slot 6 and uses the maximum number of medals that can be used in one game ("1" game) among the stored (credit) medals for the game. Is provided to do. Here, in this embodiment, the maximum value of medals that can be used in one game is “3”. In the present embodiment, one game may be referred to as a “1” game or a unit game.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Storage number indicator 15)
The stored number indicator 15 is provided above the settlement button 9. The stored number display 15 is provided to display the number of stored medal (credit) of the player stored (credited) in the gaming machine 1. Here, in the present embodiment, the stored number indicator 15 is configured by a “7-segment LED (seven segment display)”.

(Payout number display 16)
The payout number display 16 is provided below the stored number display 15. The payout number display 16 displays the number of medals to be paid out to the player, or displays that the game machine 1 is in an error state when the game machine 1 is in an error state. Is provided. Here, the main control board 300, which will be described later, manages the internal state described later when the state to be managed is any one of the following "bonus state", "ART state", "ART bonus state", or "ART added state". The “transition replay A”, “transition replay B”, “transition replay C” such as “push order bell A” to “push order bell E” is determined by lottery processing. In such a case, a process of displaying a part or all of the operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 on the payout number display 16 via the status board 100 described later is performed. For example, when the “push order bell A” is won, an operation order indicating that the left stop button 11 is operated first and the middle stop button 12 is operated next is displayed on the payout number display 16. In the following description, the operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 may be referred to as “operation order”. Here, in the present embodiment, the payout number display 16 is constituted by a “7-segment LED (seven segment display)”.

  Note that “push order bell A” to “push order bell E” display different combinations of symbols depending on the operation order. For example, in the case of “push order bell A”, when the left stop button 11 is operated first, the middle stop button 12 is operated next, and the right stop button 13 is operated last, “9” bells are obtained. The combination of symbols is displayed on the effective line described later, and when operated in the other order, the combination of symbols related to the “3” bells is displayed on the effective line described later depending on the position of the symbol when operated. There are cases where a combination of symbols related to blanks described later is displayed on an effective line described later. In addition, regarding “push order bell B” to “push order bell E”, the operation order in which the combination of symbols relating to “9” bells is displayed, the symbol “3” bells, or the symbols relating to blanks, respectively. The order in which the combinations are displayed is determined.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Effective line)
Here, in the present embodiment, among the symbols displayed on the display window 23, the effective line is a symbol displayed on the middle stage of the left reel 18, a symbol displayed on the middle stage of the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20. A middle line connecting the symbols displayed in the middle line with a straight line is set as an effective line. The number of effective lines may be “1” lines or “2” lines or more.

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

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

(Liquid crystal display device 31)
The liquid crystal display device 31 is provided above the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20, and is provided for displaying moving images, still images, and the like. Here, in a sub-control board 400 described later, a state managed by a main control board 300 described later is any one of “bonus state”, “ART state”, “ART bonus state”, and “ART added state” described later. , “Transition replay A”, “transition replay B”, “transition replay C”, for example, “push order bell A” to “push order bell E” by an internal lottery process described later. When one of the “order bells” is determined, a part or all of the operation order of the left stop button 11, middle stop button 12, and right stop button 13 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 via the status board 100 described later. Process to be displayed. For example, when “push order bell A” is won, the operation order indicating that the left stop button 11 is operated first, the middle stop button 12 is operated next, and the right stop button 13 is operated last is shown. It is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31.

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

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

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

(Reel control board 150)
The reel control board 150 is provided above the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 (not shown in FIGS. 1 and 2), and the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 are rotated. And for controlling the stop. The reel control board 150 includes a left stepping motor 151 to be described later, a middle stepping motor 152 to be described later, a right stepping motor 153 to be described later, a left reel sensor 154s to be described later, a middle reel sensor 155s to be described later, and a right reel sensor 156s to be described later. And a main control board 300 to be described later are connected.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Lever switch 7sw)
The lever switch 7sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the BET lever 7. Here, the status board 100 transmits a lever switch input signal to the main control board 300 when the operation of the BET lever 7 is detected by the lever switch 7sw. The main control board 300 receives “1” from the stored (credit) medal based on the receipt of the lever switch input signal from the status board 100 when the medal insertion into the gaming machine is permitted. The process of using “medals” is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Main ROM 302)
The main ROM 302 is provided on the main control board 300. The main ROM 302 is provided for storing a control program executed by the main CPU 301, a data table, data for transmitting a command to the sub control board 400, and the like. Specifically, the main ROM 302 stores an unillustrated array data table in which symbol arrays are defined, a not-illustrated symbol combination table in which symbol combinations are defined, and a winning combination (not illustrated) that is referred to when determining a winning combination. A determination table, an ART state or bonus state transition lottery table (see FIG. 12), an extra state transition lottery table (see FIG. 32), and an extra game number lottery table in an ART state (not shown) in which the number of additional games in the ART state is defined. In addition, an additional game number lottery table (not shown) in the ART bonus state in which the number of added games in the ART bonus state is defined, an additional game number lottery table in the added state (not shown) in which the number of added games in the added state is defined, and the like are stored. ing.

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

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

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

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

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

(Sub ROM 402)
The sub ROM 402 is provided on the sub control board 400. The sub ROM 402 is provided for storing a control program executed by the sub CPU 401, a data table, and the like. Specifically, the sub ROM 402 stores an effect determination table or the like (not shown).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Each name of the payout number display)
Next, each name of the payout number display 16 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The payout number display 16 includes a first segment 16a, a second segment 16b, a third segment 16c, a fourth segment 16d, a fifth segment 16e, a sixth segment 16f, a seventh segment 16g, 8 segment 16h, 9th segment 16i, 10th segment 16j, 11th segment 16k, 12th segment 16l, 13th segment 16m, 14th segment 16n, 15th segment 16o, 16th segment 16p.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the main control board 300 performs control to display a decimal value on the payout number display 16. Thereby, the payout number display 16 can display values from “0” to “99”. For example, when “1” is displayed on the payout number display 16, the main control board 300 performs control to turn on the tenth segment 16j and the eleventh segment 16k.

  Further, the main control board 300 may perform control for displaying a binary value on the payout number display 16. Here, when a binary value is displayed on the payout number display 16, the first segment 16a corresponds to the "0th bit", the second segment 16b corresponds to the "first bit", and the third segment The segment 16c corresponds to the “second bit”, the fourth segment 16d corresponds to the “third bit”, the fifth segment 16e corresponds to the “fourth bit”, and the sixth segment 16f corresponds to the “fifth bit”. The seventh segment 16g corresponds to the “sixth bit”, the eighth segment 16h corresponds to the “seventh bit”, the ninth segment 16i corresponds to the “eighth bit”, and the tenth segment 16j Corresponds to “9th bit”, 11th segment 16k corresponds to “10th bit”, 12th segment 16l corresponds to “11th bit”, 13th segment 16m corresponds to “12th bit” The 14th segment 16n corresponds to the “13th bit”, and the 15th segment 16o corresponds to the “14th bit”. It corresponds to "16-segment 16p corresponds to the" 15th bit ". As a result, values from “0” to “65535” can be displayed. For example, when “1” is displayed on the payout number display 16, the main control board 300 performs control to turn on the first segment 16 a of the payout number display 16.

  The main control board 300 may perform control to display a hexadecimal value on the payout number display 16. Thereby, the values “0” to “FF (255)” can be displayed. Here, when displaying a hexadecimal value on the payout number display 16, when displaying “8” on the payout number display 16, the main control board 300 displays the ninth segment 10 i, the tenth segment 16 j, and so on. The 11th segment 16k, the 12th segment 16l, the 13th segment 16m, the 14th segment 16n, and the 15th segment 16o are controlled to be turned on. When displaying “B” on the payout number display 16, the main control board 300 displays the ninth segment 16i, the tenth segment 16j, the eleventh segment 16k, the twelfth segment 16l, and the thirteenth segment 16m. Then, control is performed to turn on the 14th segment 16n, the 15th segment 16o, and the 16th segment 16p. That is, by distinguishing and displaying “8” and “B” depending on whether or not the 16th segment 16p is turned on, “8” is displayed on the payout number display 16 and the payout number display 16 is displayed. The player is not confused with the display of “B”.

  When displaying a hexadecimal value on the payout number display 16, when displaying “0” on the payout number display 16, the main control board 300 includes the ninth segment 10 i, the tenth segment 16 j, Control is performed to turn on the 11th segment 16k, the 12th segment 16l, the 13th segment 16m, and the 14th segment 16n. When displaying “D” on the payout number display 16, the main control board 300 displays the ninth segment 16i, the tenth segment 16j, the eleventh segment 16k, the twelfth segment 16l, and the thirteenth segment 16m. And the control which lights the 14th segment 16n and the 16th segment 16p is performed. That is, by distinguishing “0” and “D” depending on whether or not the 16th segment 16p is turned on, “0” is displayed on the payout number display 16 and “D” is displayed on the payout number display 16. The player is not confused with the display of.

(Game state transition diagram)
Next, based on FIG. 5, a game state transition diagram will be described.

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

  Here, when the current gaming state is the “non-RT gaming state” and the “combination of symbols related to the blank” is displayed on the active line, the “first RT gaming state” is changed from the “non-RT gaming state”. "

  On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the “first RT gaming state”, when the “combination of symbols relating to the second RT gaming state transition replay” is displayed on the active line, the “first RT gaming state” to “ When the state is shifted to the “second RT gaming state” and “the combination of symbols relating to the third RT gaming state transition replay” is displayed on the active line, the state shifts from the “first RT gaming state” to the “third RT gaming state”. . The “combination of symbols relating to the second RT gaming state transition replay” and the “combination of symbols relating to the third RT gaming state transition replay” will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the “second RT gaming state” and the “combination of symbols relating to the third RT gaming state transition replay” is displayed on the active line, the “second RT gaming state” to “ Transition to the “3rd RT gaming state”, after the prescribed number of games has been exhausted, if “the combination of symbols related to the blank” is displayed on the active line, transition from the “2nd RT gaming state” to the “1st RT gaming state” Is done.

  On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the “third RT gaming state”, after the prescribed number of games is exhausted, the “third RT gaming state” is displayed when “the combination of symbols related to the blank” is displayed on the active line. To “first RT gaming state”.

(List of states managed by the main control board and state transition diagram)
Next, a list of states managed by the main control board and a state transition diagram will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Normal state)
The “normal state” is a disadvantageous state for the player. Here, in the present embodiment, the “normal state” is the “bonus state” described later when “watermelon”, “cherry”, “chance” described later is determined as the winning combination by the internal lottery process described later. ”, Whether or not to shift to the“ ART state ”is performed, and when it is determined by the lottery that the“ bonus state ”and“ ART state ”to be described later are to be transferred, the“ normal state ”is to be described later. Move to "Selected state".

(Selected state)
The “selected state” is an advantageous state for the player as compared to the “normal state”. In the “selected state”, “transition replay A” is determined as a winning combination by an internal lottery process described later. In this state, the player selects whether to operate the left stop button 11 first or the right stop button 13 first. When the left stop button 11 is operated for the first time, “the combination of symbols relating to the second RT gaming state transition replay” is displayed on the active line, the “selected state” is shifted to the “bonus state”, and the right When the stop button 13 is operated for the first time, “a combination of symbols relating to the third RT gaming state transition replay” is displayed on the active line, and the state shifts from the “selected state” to the “ART state”. That is, the player plays either the “bonus state” or the “ART state” depending on which of the left stop button 11 and the right stop button 13 is operated first. You can choose to play. In the “selected state”, if neither the left stop button 11 nor the right stop button 13 is operated by the player for a predetermined time, the main CPU 301 determines which state to enter. May be. It should be noted that when determining which state to use by the processing of the main CPU 301, either state may be determined based on a predetermined distribution value, and no operation has been performed. In this case, the state may be changed on the assumption that a predetermined stop button is operated. For example, if no operation is performed, the left stop button 11 may be operated, and the “selected state” may be shifted to the “bonus state”, or vice versa.

  Therefore, the left stop button 11 or the right stop button 13 constitutes a selection operation means. The left stop button 11 or the right stop button 13 is not limited to the left stop button 11 or the right stop button 13. For example, the left stop button 11 or the middle stop button 12 may be configured as a selection operation unit, or the middle stop button 12 or the right stop button 13 may be configured. May be configured as a selection operation means. Further, operation means other than the stop button may be used as the selection operation means.

  When the main CPU 301 determines to shift to the “bonus state” or “ART state” in the “normal state”, the main CPU 301 performs a process of turning on a transition condition establishment flag described later in a predetermined area of the main RAM 303. . Then, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on a transition condition satisfaction flag, which will be described later, in a predetermined area of the main RAM 303, and then transmits information indicating that the transition condition satisfaction flag is turned ON to the sub-control board 400. Then, in the sub control board 400 that has received this information, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for turning on a transition condition establishment flag described later in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 403. When a later-described “transition replay A” is received as the winning combination information from the main control board 300 in a predetermined area of the sub-RAM 403 with a later-described transition condition satisfaction flag turned ON, the sub-CPU 401 When the left stop button 11 is first operated on the liquid crystal display device 31 or the like via the effect control board 500, notification that the “bonus state” is entered, and when the right stop button 13 is first operated, the “ART state”. Control to execute notification to the effect of shifting to is performed. With such a configuration, it is possible to select “bonus state” or “ART state” in the “selected state”.

(Bonus state)
The “bonus state” is an advantageous state for the player compared to the “normal state”. When the “push order bell” is determined by the internal lottery process described later, “the combination of symbols related to the bell” Are displayed on the active line in an advantageous manner for the player, the operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 is notified by the payout number display 16, the liquid crystal display 31 and the speaker 33. It is a state to be done. Thereby, the player operates the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 in accordance with the notified operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13, thereby The “combination of symbols relating to the bell” can be displayed on the active line in a manner advantageous to the player (for example, a manner in which “9” bells can be paid out). Further, even when “push order replay” is won by an internal lottery process described later, in order to display “combination of symbols related to normal replay” on the effective line, a left stop button 11, a middle stop button 12, The operation order of the right stop button 13 is notified by the payout number display 16, the liquid crystal display device 31, and the speaker 33. The “bonus state” is composed of “10” games, and a lottery for shifting to the “ART state” described later is performed. If the lottery for the transition to the “ART state” is won, after the “bonus state” is finished, the state shifts to the “ART ready state” and the lottery for the transition to the “ART state” is not won. Then, after the “bonus state” is completed, the process proceeds to the “normal state”. The details of the “bonus state” specification will be described later.

(ART ready state)
The “ART ready state” is an advantageous state for the player as compared to the “normal state”. When the lottery for shifting to the “ART state” in the “bonus state” is won, The state to transition to (after the state ends). In the “ART ready state”, when “transition replay B” is determined by an internal lottery process described later, “a combination of symbols related to the third RT gaming state transition replay” is displayed on the active line. As described above, the operation order of the left stop button 11, middle stop button 12, and right stop button 13 is notified by the payout number display 16, the liquid crystal display device 31, and the speaker 33. Thereby, the player operates the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 in accordance with the notified operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13, thereby The “combination of symbols related to the third RT gaming state transition replay” can be displayed on the active line. As a result of displaying the “combination of symbols relating to the third RT gaming state transition replay” on the active line, the state shifts from the “ART ready state” to the “ART state” described later.

(ART state)
The “ART state” is an advantageous state for the player as compared to the “normal state”. When the “push order bell” is determined by the internal lottery process described later, “the combination of symbols related to the bell” Are displayed on the active line in an advantageous manner for the player, the operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 is notified by the payout number display 16, the liquid crystal display 31 and the speaker 33. It is a state to be done. Thereby, the player operates the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 in accordance with the notified operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13, thereby The “combination of symbols relating to the bell” can be displayed on the active line in a manner advantageous to the player (for example, a manner in which “9” bells can be paid out). In addition, when the “push order replay” is won by the internal lottery process described later, the “art combination for normal replay” is effective on condition that the later-described ART state game number counter is not “0”. The operation order of the left stop button 11, middle stop button 12, and right stop button 13 is notified by the payout number display 16, the liquid crystal display device 31, and the speaker 33 so as to be displayed on the line. Thereby, the player operates the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 in accordance with the notified operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13, thereby “Combination of symbols related to normal replay” can be displayed on the active line. When the ART state game number counter to be described later is “0” and the “push order bell” is determined by an internal lottery process to be described later, the left stop button 11, middle stop button 12, right The operation order of the stop button 13 is not notified. At this time, when “a combination of symbols related to the blank” is displayed on the active line, the “normal state” is changed from the third RT gaming state corresponding to the “ART state”. To the first RT gaming state corresponding to “”. Details of the “ART state” specification will be described later.

(Conceptual diagram related to migration replay)
Next, based on FIG. 8, a conceptual diagram related to transition replay will be described.

  First, in FIG. 8A, the relationship between the operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 and the combination of symbols displayed on the active line by operating in the operation order is shown. Show. For example, when “transition replay A” is determined as a winning combination by an internal lottery process to be described later, when the left stop button 11 is operated first (operating with left “1” st), “second RT gaming state” "Combination of symbols related to transition replay" is displayed on the active line. When the middle stop button 12 is first operated (when the middle “1” st is operated), “a combination of symbols related to normal replay” is displayed on the active line. When the right stop button 13 is operated first (operating with the right “1” st), the “combination of symbols relating to the third RT gaming state transition replay” is displayed on the active line.

  On the other hand, for example, when “transition replay B” is determined as a winning combination by an internal lottery process described later, when the left stop button 11 is operated first (operating with “1” st on the left), “normal replay” "Combination of symbols related to" is displayed on the active line. When the middle stop button 12 is first operated (when the middle “1” st is operated), “a combination of symbols related to normal replay” is displayed on the active line. When the right stop button 13 is operated first (operating with the right “1” st), the “combination of symbols relating to the third RT gaming state transition replay” is displayed on the active line. “Transition Replay A” is a winning combination used when the player selects “Bonus State” or “ART State” in “Selected State”. "Is a winning combination used when shifting to the" ART state "in the" ART ready state ".

  Next, FIG. 8B shows a gaming state in which “transition replay A” and “transition replay B” can be determined as winning combinations. Specifically, “Transition Replay A” can be determined as a winning combination while staying in the first RT gaming state, and “Transition Replay B” is staying in the second RT gaming state. You can be determined as a winning role. In the first RT gaming state, when the transition condition to the second RT gaming state or the third RT gaming state is satisfied (when a transition condition establishment flag described later is ON), “ When the “Transition Replay A” is determined, the operation order is notified to allow the player to select whether to play the “bonus state” or “ART state”, and in the second RT gaming state, the player enters the third RT gaming state. When the transition condition is satisfied, that is, when the lottery for transition to the “ART state” in the “bonus state” is won, the operation order notification is issued when the “transition replay B” is determined in the “ART ready state”. To go to the “ART state”.

(Figure showing replay probability)
Next, based on FIG. 9, a diagram showing the replay probability will be described.

  First, “replay” is a general term for “normal replay”, “transition replay A”, and “transition replay B” determined as a winning combination by an internal lottery process described later. Among these, “normal replay” has a lottery value so that it can be won in any gaming state, and “transition replay A” and “transition replay B” can be won as described in FIG. The gaming state is limited. In other words, in the non-RT gaming state and the first RT gaming state, the lottery value is set so that the sum of the winning probabilities of “normal replay” and “transition replay A” is about “1 / 7.3”. In the 2nd RT gaming state and the 3rd RT gaming state, the lottery is performed so that the sum of the winning probabilities of “normal replay” and “transition replay B” is improved from “1 / 7.3”. A value is set (for example, about “1/3”). In addition, if the “replay” is won, the next game can be performed without inserting medals, so that the game can be performed without reducing medals, and the non-RT game state and the first RT game. It can be said that the second RT gaming state and the third RT gaming state, in which the replay probability is improved, are more advantageous for the player than the state. “Replay” other than “normal replay”, “transition replay A”, and “transition replay B” may be provided as a winning combination. In addition, a difference may be provided in the combined probability of replay between the second RT gaming state and the third RT gaming state. For example, the combined probability of replay may be higher in the third RT gaming state than in the second RT gaming state.

(Figure showing push order bell probability)
Next, based on FIG. 10, a diagram showing the push order bell probability will be described.

  The “push order bell” is a lottery value that is determined as a winning combination by an internal lottery process described later in all gaming states of the non-RT gaming state, the first RT gaming state, the second RT gaming state, and the third RT gaming state. Is set. In addition, as already described, “push order bell A” to “push order bell E” are provided as a plurality of winning combinations such as “push order bell A” to “push order bell E”. The lottery value is set so that the sum of the winning probabilities of “A” to “push order bell E” is about “1 / 3.6”. The number of payouts is defined so that “9” medals are paid out when the “push order bell” is pushed correctly. When the “push order bell” is pushed incorrectly, “3” The number of payouts is defined such that “3” medals are paid out by displaying a combination of “bell” symbols on the active line. In addition, in the second RT gaming state corresponding to the “bonus state” and the third RT gaming state corresponding to the “ART state”, if the “push order bell” is won, the operation order is notified. By operating the stop button, a combination of “9” bell symbols corresponding to the correct answer in the pressing order can be displayed on the active line, and “9” medals can be paid out. On the other hand, in the non-RT gaming state corresponding to the “normal state” and the first RT gaming state, if the “push order bell” is won, the operation order is not notified, so only when the operation order happens to coincide, Since the combination of “9” bell symbols can be displayed on the active line, the symbol combination of “9” bells is displayed on the active line compared to the second RT gaming state and the third RT gaming state. It has become difficult. Therefore, in terms of being able to easily display a combination of symbols related to the bell with a large number of payouts on the active line, the non-RT gaming state and the second RT gaming state compared to the first RT gaming state, It can be said that the 3RT gaming state is more advantageous for the player. The “push order bell” is not limited to “push order bell A” to “push order bell E”, and may be more or less than this. Further, a “common bell” that can display a combination of symbols of “9” bells on the active line regardless of the operation order may be provided as a winning combination. Moreover, you may provide a difference in the total probability of a pushing order bell with a 2nd RT gaming state and a 3rd RT gaming state. For example, the combined probability of the push order bell may be higher in the third RT gaming state than in the second RT gaming state.

(Figure showing the special role probability)
Next, based on FIG. 11, a diagram illustrating the special role probability will be described.

  First, the “special role” is determined as a winning role by an internal lottery process described later, “watermelon”, “weak cherry”, “strong cherry”, “chance eye A”, “chance eye B”, “ It is a general term for “chance eyes C”. The “special role” is a lottery that is determined as a winning combination by an internal lottery process described later in all game states of the non-RT gaming state, the first RT gaming state, the second RT gaming state, and the third RT gaming state. Value is set. Furthermore, the lottery value is set so that the total of the winning probabilities for the “special role” is about “1/43” in all gaming states. The winning combinations of “watermelon”, “weak cherry”, “strong cherry”, “chance eye A”, “chance eye B”, and “chance eye C” may have different winning probabilities. . That is, it is possible to make the lottery probabilities that “strong cherry”, “chance eye A”, “chance eye B”, and “chance eye C” are harder to win than “watermelon” and “weak cherry”. On the other hand, if you win one of “Strong Cherry”, “Chance Eye A”, “Chance Eye B”, or “Chance Eye C”, you will win more than if you win “Watermelon” or “Weak Cherry”. The winning probability for “ART state” or “bonus state” may be increased. In addition, the winning probability may be configured in any way for each set value (for example, “6” stage from set value “1” to set value “6”) set in the program start process described later. For example, the lottery value may be set so that the set value “1” and the set value “6” have the same winning probability. The number of medals to be paid out when each special combination wins may be set arbitrarily.

(ART state or bonus state transfer lottery table)
Next, the ART state or bonus state transition lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The ART state or bonus state transition lottery table is stored in the main ROM 302, and the ART state or bonus state transition lottery table defines the lottery values to be transferred to the ART state or bonus state for each of the “special roles”. Yes. Here, in the present embodiment, when the state managed in the main control board 300 is “normal state”, if the player wins the transition lottery using the ART state or bonus state transition lottery table, the player However, in the selected state, it is possible to select whether to play the “ART state” or the “bonus state”. Therefore, the “bonus state” internally employs a so-called “pseudo bonus” which is an “ART state” and is visually shown as a “bonus state”.

  In FIG. 12, when “watermelon” is determined as the winning combination, the ART state or bonus state is won with a lottery value of “1/256”. When “weak cherry” is determined as the winning combination, the ART state or bonus state is won with a lottery value of “1/256”. When “strong cherry” is determined as the winning combination, the ART state or bonus state is won with a lottery value of “16/256”. If “chance eye A” is determined as the winning combination, the ART state or bonus state is won with a lottery value of “8/256”. When “chance eye B” is determined as the winning combination, the ART state or bonus state is won with a lottery value of “8/256”. When “chance eye C” is determined as the winning combination, the ART state or bonus state is won with a lottery value of “8/256”.

(Figure showing an example of bonus state specification and figure showing an example of ART state specification)
Next, based on FIG. 13, a diagram showing an example of the bonus status specification and a diagram showing an example of the ART status specification will be described.

  First, FIG. 13A is a diagram for explaining the bonus state specification. The “bonus state” is a state where the player stays for “10” games, and a net increase of “3” medals can be expected per “1” game. For example, in the “bonus state”, even in a game in which “losing” that is not won in any of these winning roles can be determined while being able to win “push order bell”, “replay”, or “special role”. Therefore, from these winning probabilities, the “bonus state” “1” net increase per game is “3”, which is a variable value depending on the winning status of the winning combination. Therefore, the number of medals earned when the “bonus state” is “10” games is about “30”, but the number of medals may be slightly different. When the “bonus state” is being executed, for example, when the “special role” is selected, a lottery for shifting to the “ART state” is performed. That is, when the “bonus state” is finished, the lottery for allowing the transition to the “ART state” is performed when the “bonus state” is being executed. And, when this transition lottery is won, after the “bonus state” is finished, the transition to the “ART state” is made via the “ART ready state” and the transition lottery is not won. In this case, after the “bonus state” ends, the state shifts to the “normal state”. The ART winning probability “50”% described in FIG. 13A is, for example, the probability of winning a “special role” in the “10” game when the “bonus state” is executed. And a value calculated from the winning probability of the “ART state” defined for each winning combination constituting the “special combination”, which is approximately “50”%.

  Next, FIG. 13B is a diagram for explaining the ART state specification. In the “ART state”, the number of games that can be played differs between via a bonus and directly selected. In other words, at least “100” games are awarded to the “ART state” when winning the transition lottery performed in the “bonus state”. In addition, when winning the extended lottery of the number of games that can be played in the “ART state” performed in the “ART state”, the game will be extended. In the “normal state”, at least “58” games are awarded for the “ART state” when a lottery using the ART state or bonus state transition lottery table is won. In addition, when winning the extended lottery of the number of games that can be played in the “ART state” performed in the “ART state”, the game will be extended. In the extension of the number of games, when “ART state” is digested by “4.3” games, the expected performance of extending “ART state” by “1” game is obtained. ”And the number of extended games in the“ ART state ”defined for each winning combination constituting the“ special combination ”. For example, it is elected to extend by “10”% at the time of “weak cherry” winning, and “90”% of those are configured to extend “10” games, or “strong cherry” at the time of winning “ It is elected to extend by 50 ”%, and“ 50 ”% of them are configured to extend“ 30 ”games. Therefore, the “1” game is not necessarily extended for each “4.3” game, and varies depending on the winning status of the winning combination. Note that the expected increase in the number of medals per “1” game in the “ART state” is “3” as in the “bonus state”.

(Conceptual diagram of expected output value)
Next, based on FIG. 14, a conceptual diagram of the expected appearance value will be described.

  The expected appearance value described with reference to FIG. 14 is the “selected state” where the player selects “bonus state” and does not win the “ART state” transition lottery in “bonus state” (A) In the first case and the “selected state”, the player selects the “bonus state”, and the “ART state” in the “bonus state”. When the winning lottery “” is won, it shows the expected value of the ball from the start of the “bonus state” to the end of the “ART state”. (B) In the second case and “selected state”, the player It is the figure which showed the 3rd case which shows the expected appearance value at the time of completion | finish of "ART state" which selected "ART state".

  First, (a) In the first case, as the “condition”, the transition condition to the second RT gaming state or the third RT gaming state is satisfied, that is, in the “normal state”, the ART state or bonus state transition is performed. This means that the lottery using the lottery table is won, and the state stays in the “selected state”. When “Migration Replay A” is determined as the winning combination, an operation order notification using the liquid crystal display device 31 or the like is performed. For example, as shown in FIG. 40, a message “Bonus! When pressed from the left” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31, and a message “ART! When pressed from the right” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31. The person who wants to play is selected. In the first case, it is assumed that the player has operated the left stop button 11 first, and the “operation order” is left “1” st. And since the left stop button 11 was operated first, “the combination of symbols relating to the second RT gaming state transition replay” is displayed on the active line, indicating that the state has shifted to the second RT gaming state (bonus state). Yes. Then, after the “bonus state” is completed, the transition to the first RT gaming state (normal state) is shown without winning the lottery for shifting to the “ART state” in the “bonus state”. In such a case, since the number of games in the bonus state is “10” and the expected value of the net increase per “1” game is “3”, the expected output value is “30”. It turns out that. Note that the “30” expected payout value constitutes the first expected payout value to be paid out to the player when only the special state is controlled.

  Next, (b) the second case is different from (a) the first case in that the winning lottery for shifting to the “ART state” in the “bonus state” is won. That is, (b) in the second case, it is shown that the game in the “bonus state” and the game in the “ART state” are performed together. In such a case, the number of games in the bonus state is “10”, the expected value of the net increase per “1” game is “3”, and the number of games in the ART state is “100”. The extension performance of the ART state is the expected value of “1” game extension per “4.3” game digestion, and the expected value of the net increase per “1” game is “3”. The value is “399.7”. Note that this “399.7” expected payout value constitutes the second expected payout value to be paid out to the player when the special state and the specific state are controlled.

  Next, in (c) the third case, unlike the (a) first case and (b) second case, it is assumed that the right stop button 13 is first operated in the “operation order” stage. It is assumed that the “operation order” is the right “1” st. And since the right stop button 13 was operated first, “the combination of symbols related to the 3RT gaming state transition replay” is displayed on the active line, indicating that the state has shifted to the third RT gaming state (ART state). Yes. In such a case, the number of games in the ART state in the case of direct selection is “58” games, and the extension performance of the ART state is the expected value of “1” game extension per “4.3” game digestion. Since the expected value of the net increase per “1” game is “3”, the expected output value is “214.4”. Note that the “214.4” expected payout value constitutes the third expected payout value to be paid out to the player when only a specific state is controlled.

  As described above, (d) the expected output value is the highest in (b) the second case, followed by (a) the third case, and then (c) the first case. That is, (b) since the second case is most advantageous to the player, the player selects to play the “bonus state” in the “selected state”, but in the “bonus state”, “ If the winning lottery in the “ART state” is not won, (a) the result of the lowest expected payout shown in the first case will be reached. Therefore, a player who does not want to take such a risk chooses to play the “ART state” in the “selected state”, and the (c) third case where the expected expected value is normal. Can be done. By configuring in this way, for example, the “bonus state” or “ART state” can be selected in accordance with the game situation of the player, etc., so that it is possible to further improve the game entertainment.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (e), the relationship between the expected appearance value when the “bonus state” is selected and when the “ART state” is selected corresponds to the selection of “bonus state”. (A) The average of the first case and (b) the second case is “214.8”, whereas the “ART state” falls under the selection, (c) the third case Is “214.4” sheets, and therefore, the expected output value is substantially the same. Since the number of sheets varies depending on the winning status of the winning combination, it can be said that they have the same or substantially the same relationship. In addition, “214.8” sheets, which is an average of (a) the first case and (b) the second case, is calculated from the first expected payout value and the second expected payout value. Configure the average expected payout. In the example of FIG. 14, it has been shown that the average of (a) the first case and (b) the second case has substantially the same relationship as (c) the third case. a) The number of games in the bonus state, the number of games in the ART state, and the ART so that the average of the first case and (b) the second case has the same relationship as (c) the third case You may change suitably the numerical value in the extension performance etc. of a state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S105)
In step S105, the main CPU 301 performs a start lever check process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not an operation of the start lever is detected by the start switch 10sw, and is provided in the main RAM 303 when the operation of the start lever 10 is detected by the start switch 10sw. Processing for turning off the re-game operating flag in the re-game operating flag storage area is performed. On the other hand, when the operation of the start lever 10 is not detected by the start switch 10sw, the start lever check process is terminated. Then, when the process of step S105 ends, the process proceeds to step S106.

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

(Step S107)
In step S107, the main CPU 301 performs an internal lottery process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining a winning combination by lottery. Then, when the process of step S107 ends, the process proceeds to step S108.

(Step S108)
In step S108, the main CPU 301 performs information setting processing which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 sends the reel rotation start acceptance command to the main control board 400 in order to transmit a reel rotation start acceptance command having information indicating that the operation of the start lever 10 has been accepted. In order to transmit processing related to the process transmission data storage area provided in the RAM 303 and information related to the winning combination to the sub-control board 400, a conditional device command is provided for the effect provided in the main RAM 303. Processing in the transmission data storage area, processing when the state managed by the main control board 300 is “normal state”, and processing when the state managed by the main control board 300 is “bonus state” Also, processing when the state managed by the main control board 300 is the “ART state” is performed. Then, when the process of step S108 ends, the process proceeds to step S109.

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S114)
In step S114, the main CPU 301 performs medal payout processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of paying out medals by driving the hopper 202 via the power supply board 200 based on the fact that “combination of symbols related to winning” is displayed on the active line. Do. Then, when the process of step S114 ends, the process proceeds to step S115.

(Step S115)
In step S115, the main CPU 301 performs a game state transition process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the gaming state based on the combination of symbols displayed on the active line. Then, when the process of step S115 ends, the process proceeds to step S101.

(Internal lottery process)
Next, the internal lottery process performed by the process of step S107 of FIG. 16 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the internal lottery process.

(Step S107-1)
In step S107-1, the main CPU 301 performs a hard random number acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for extracting the random number value generated by the main random number generator 304 and processing for storing the extracted random number value in a register. Then, when the process of step S107-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S107-2.

(Step S107-2)
In step S107-2, the main CPU 301 performs a winning number initial value acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for obtaining an initial value of a winning number when determining a winning combination. Then, when the process of step S107-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S107-3.

(Step S107-3)
In step S107-3, the main CPU 301 performs a gaming state acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for acquiring a gaming state based on the value of the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S107-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S107-4.

(Step S107-4)
In step S107-4, the main CPU 301 performs a winning combination determination table setting process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a winning combination determination table provided in the main ROM 302 based on information related to the gaming state acquired in the gaming state acquisition process of step S107-3. Then, when the process of step S107-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S107-5.

(Step S107-5)
In step S107-5, the main CPU 301 performs a lottery data acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines the winning combination corresponding to the winning number based on the winning combination determination table set by the winning combination determination table setting process in step S107-4 and the winning number stored in the register. The process which acquires the data concerned is performed. Then, when the process of step S107-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S107-6.

(Step S107-6)
In step S107-6, the main CPU 301 performs a lottery value acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines the winning combination determination table currently set based on the value stored in the set value storage area provided in the main RAM 303 and the winning number stored in the register. A lottery value is acquired and stored in a register. Then, when the process of step S107-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S107-7.

(Step S107-7)
In step S107-7, the main CPU 301 performs a lottery confirmation process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 subtracts the lottery value acquired by the lottery value acquisition process in step S107-6 from the random number value stored in the register, and subtracts the value of the register in which the random number value is stored. The process of updating to the value after storage and storing it is performed. Then, when the process of step S107-7 ends, the process proceeds to step S107-8.

(Step S107-8)
In step S107-8, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning is made. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting the lottery value acquired by the lottery value acquisition process of step S107-6 from the random value stored in the register by the lottery confirmation process of step S107-7. Then, a process for determining whether or not the value is negative is performed. If it is determined that the winning combination is made (step S107-8 = Yes), the winning combination is determined based on the winning number stored in the register, and then the internal lottery processing subroutine is terminated, and the main loop processing is performed. The process proceeds to step S108. On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning is not made (step S107-8 = No), the process proceeds to step S107-9.

(Step S107-9)
In step S107-9, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the winning number. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the winning number stored in the register. Then, when the process of step S107-9 ends, the process proceeds to step S107-10.

(Step S107-10)
In step S107-10, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the value of the winning number is “0”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the winning number is “0” as a result of subtracting “1” from the winning number value stored in the register by the process of step S107-9. Perform the process. If it is determined that the value of the winning number is “0” (step S107-10 = Yes), after “losing” is determined as the winning combination, the internal lottery processing subroutine is terminated, and the main loop The process proceeds to step S108 of the process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the winning number is not “0” (step S107-10 = No), the process proceeds to step S107-3.

(Information setting process)
Next, the information setting process performed by the process of step S108 of FIG. 16 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a subroutine of information setting processing.

(Step S108-1)
In step S108-1, the main CPU 301 performs a winning combination acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of acquiring a value stored in a winning combination storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-1 is completed, the process proceeds to step S108-2.

(Step S108-2)
In step S108-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a conditional device command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 sends a conditional device command based on the value stored in the winning combination storage area acquired in step S108-1 to the conditional RAM command to the sub control board 400. Is set in the production transmission data storage area. The “conditional device command” is a command indicating the determined winning combination, and the sub CPU 401 can grasp the winning combination determined by the main CPU 301 by the command. Then, when the process of step S108-2 is completed, the process proceeds to step S108-3.

  When the condition device command is “push order bell” or “push order replay”, the operation order command is transmitted separately from the condition device command. Here, the “operation order command” is a command indicating the operation order of the stop button, and the sub-control board 400 receives the condition device command and the operation order command, thereby the liquid crystal display device 31 and the like. Is used to notify the operation order. In the normal state, an operation sequence command “no instruction” is transmitted without indicating a specific operation sequence, so that the operation sequence is not notified using the liquid crystal display device 31 or the like ( Can not be done).

(Step S108-3)
In step S108-3, the main CPU 301 performs a display permission symbol bit setting process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 displays a display permission symbol bit that is information related to a symbol combination that is allowed to be displayed on the active line in accordance with the winning combination acquired in the winning combination acquisition process of step S108-1. Perform the setting process. Then, when the process of step S108-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-4.

(Step S108-4)
In step S108-4, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a reel rotation start acceptance command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 sets the reel rotation start acceptance command in the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 in order to transmit the reel rotation start acceptance command to the sub-control board 400. Process. Here, the “reel rotation start acceptance command” is a command having information indicating that the operation of the start lever 10 has been accepted. Then, when the process of step S108-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-5.

(Step S108-5)
In step S108-5, the main CPU 301 performs processing for acquiring a state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for acquiring a value stored in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 and setting the value in a register. Note that one of the values shown in FIG. 6 is stored in the state storage area. Then, when the process of step S108-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6.

(Step S108-6)
In step S108-6, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the state is a normal state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the state is a normal state based on the value set in the register in step S108-5. When it is determined that the state is the normal state (step S108-6 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-7, and when it is determined that the state is not the normal state (step S108). −6 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-11.

(Step S108-7)
In step S108-7, the main CPU 301 performs a transfer lottery process based on the winning combination. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a transfer lottery process based on the winning combination acquired in step S108-1 and the ART state or bonus state transfer lottery table shown in FIG. Then, when the process of step S108-7 is completed, the process proceeds to step S108-8.

(Step S108-8)
In step S108-8, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning is made. Specifically, in step S108-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a winning result is obtained as a result of the transfer lottery process. And when it determines with having won (step S108-8 = Yes), it transfers a process to step S108-9, and when it determines with having not been won (step S108-8 = No), The subroutine of the information setting process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S109 of the main loop process.

(Step S108-9)
In step S108-9, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on the transition condition satisfaction flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on a transition condition satisfaction flag in a predetermined area of the main RAM 303. Here, the “transition condition establishment flag” is a flag that is turned ON when winning in the transition lottery process in step S108-7, and recognizes that the transition to the ART state or the bonus state has been determined. It is a flag to do. That is, in the present embodiment, as described in FIG. 8B, “Transition Replay A” can be won in the first RT gaming state, and therefore, in the “normal state”, the ART state or bonus state is won. In spite of the absence, the “combination of symbols related to the second RT gaming state transition replay” and the “combination of symbols related to the third RT gaming state transition replay” may be displayed on the active line. In this case, in order not to shift to the ART state or the bonus state, the “combination of symbols relating to the second RT gaming state transition replay” or the “third RT gaming state” when the transition condition establishment flag is ON. Whether or not the display is “Combination of symbols related to transition replay” is displayed. If the display of “a combination of symbols related to the second RT gaming state transition replay” or “a combination of symbols related to the third RT gaming state transition replay” when the transition condition establishment flag is ON is displayed. Transition to the state and bonus state. Then, when the process of step S108-9 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-10.

(Step S108-10)
In step S108-10, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a winning command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 provides a winning command in the main RAM 303 in order to transmit a winning command indicating that it has been won in the transition lottery process of step S108-7 to the sub-control board 400. The transmission processing data storage area is set. When the process of step S108-10 ends, the information setting process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S109 of the main loop process.

(Step S108-11)
In step S108-11, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the state is a bonus state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the state is a bonus state based on the value set in the register in step S108-5. When it is determined that the state is the bonus state (step S108-11 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-12, and when it is determined that the state is not the bonus state (step S108). −11 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-18.

(Step S108-12)
In step S108-12, the main CPU 301 performs a process of "-1" for the number of bonus state games. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of “−1” for the value of the bonus state game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. The bonus state game number counter is set to “10” at the start of the bonus state, and thereafter is set to “−1” in the processing each time one game is consumed. Then, when the process of step S108-12 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-13.

(Step S108-13)
In step S108-13, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART state winning flag is ON. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the ART state winning flag is ON in a predetermined area provided in the main RAM 303. Here, the “ART state winning flag” is a flag that is turned ON when winning in the ART state transition lottery process performed when the bonus state is executed, and at the end of the bonus state, When the flag is ON and “a combination of symbols related to the third RT gaming state transition replay” is displayed on the active line, the state is shifted to the ART state. If it is determined that the ART state winning flag is ON (step S108-13 = Yes), the information setting process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S109 of the main loop process. If it is determined that the flag is not ON (step S108-13 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-14.

(Step S108-14)
In step S108-14, the main CPU 301 performs an ART state transition lottery process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs an ART state transition lottery process using the winning combination acquired in step S108-1 and an ART state transition lottery table in a bonus state (not shown). When the “10” game in the bonus state is consumed, the probability of winning the ART state transition lottery in this process is “50”% as described in FIG. Then, when the process of step S108-14 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-15.

(Step S108-15)
In step S <b> 108-15, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not it has been won. Specifically, in step S108-14, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it has been won as a result of performing the ART state transition lottery process. And when it determines with having won (step S108-15 = Yes), it transfers a process to step S108-16, and when it determines with having not been won (step S108-15 = No), The subroutine of the information setting process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S109 of the main loop process.

(Step S108-16)
In step S108-16, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on the ART winning flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of turning on an ART winning flag indicating that the ART state transition lottery process has been won in a predetermined area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-16 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-17.

(Step S108-17)
In step S108-17, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a winning command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 sends the winning command to the main RAM 303 in order to transmit a winning command indicating that it has been won in the ART state transition lottery process in step S108-14 to the sub-control board 400. Is set in the production transmission data storage area. When the process of step S108-17 ends, the information setting process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S109 of the main loop process.

(Step S108-18)
In step S108-18, the main CPU 301 performs a process of "-1" for the number of ART state games. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of “−1” on the value of the ART state game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. The ART state game number counter is set to “30” or “55” at the start of the ART state, and thereafter is set to “−1” in the processing each time one game is consumed. . In addition, when winning an extended lottery, a counter is added. Then, when the process of step S108-18 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-19.

(Step S108-19)
In step S108-19, the main CPU 301 performs an extended lottery process for the number of ART state games. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs an ART state game number extended lottery process using the winning combination acquired in step S108-1 and an ART state game number extended lottery table (not shown). Then, when the process of step S108-19 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-20.

(Step S108-20)
In step S <b> 108-20, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not it has been won. Specifically, in step S108-19, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the player has won as a result of the extended lottery process for the number of ART state games. And when it determines with having won (step S108-20 = Yes), it transfers a process to step S108-21, and when it determines with having not been won (step S108-20 = No), The subroutine of the information setting process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S109 of the main loop process.

(Step S108-21)
In step S108-21, the main CPU 301 performs processing for adding the number of ART state games. Specifically, the main CPU 301 adds a value corresponding to the number of games extended as a result of the extended lottery process in step S108-19 to the ART state game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Perform the process. When the process of step S108-21 ends, the information setting process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S109 of the main loop process.

  Note that the ART state transition lottery table (stored in the main ROM 302) used in step S108-14 is configured in the same manner as in FIG. 12, and “watermelon”, “weak cherry”, “strong cherry”, and “chance eye A”. ”,“ Chance Eye B ”, and“ Chance Eye C ”, the lottery for shifting to the ART state is performed. Also, the ART state game number extension lottery table (stored in the main ROM 302) used in step S108-19 is configured in the same manner as in FIG. 12, and “watermelon”, “weak cherry”, “strong cherry”, “chance” When winning “eye A”, “chance eye B”, or “chance eye C”, a lottery is performed to extend the number of games in the ART state.

  Here, “watermelon”, “weak cherry”, “strong cherry” prescribed in the ART state or bonus state transition lottery table, the ART state transition lottery table (not shown), or the ART state game number extended lottery table (not shown) in FIG. ”,“ Chance Eye A ”,“ Chance Eye B ”,“ Chance Eye C ”must not have a difference for each set value when the lottery value is determined as a winning combination in the internal lottery process of FIG. Is preferred. For example, the probability of determining “watermelon” is preferably “1/60” when the set value is “1”, and “1/60” when the set value is “6”. In addition, lottery values in transition lottery and extended lottery performed by winning “Watermelon”, “Weak Cherry”, “Strong Cherry”, “Chance Eye A”, “Chance Eye B”, “Chance Eye C” It is preferable not to have a difference for each set value. For example, the lottery value of the transition lottery performed when “watermelon” is determined (for example, the ratio determined to shift to the ART state or the bonus state) is “1 /” when the set value is “1”. When “256” and the set value is “6”, it is preferable to set “1/256”. As a result, it is possible to prevent inequality from being caused by the set value set in the gaming machine when giving a gaming value such as shifting to the ART state or bonus state or extending the number of ART state games. Can be prevented.

(Game state transition process)
Next, based on FIG. 19, the game state transition process performed by the process of step S115 of FIG. 16 will be described. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the game state transition process.

(Step S115-1)
In step S115-1, the main CPU 301 performs display symbol confirmation processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of confirming the combination of display symbols displayed on the active line based on the determination result of the display determination process in step S113 in the main loop process. Then, when the process of step S115-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S115-2.

(Step S115-2)
In step S115-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the second RT gaming state transition replay is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the symbol combination related to the second RT gaming state transition replay is displayed on the active line based on the symbol combination confirmed in the process of step S115-1. Process. If it is determined that the second RT gaming state transition replay is displayed (step S115-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S115-3, and it is determined that the second RT gaming state transition replay is not displayed. If it is determined (step S115-2 = No), the process proceeds to step S115-8.

(Step S115-3)
In step S115-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for shifting the gaming state to the second RT gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing a value indicating the second RT gaming state in a gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S115-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S115-4.

(Step S115-4)
In step S115-4, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the transition condition satisfaction flag is ON. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the transition condition satisfaction flag is ON in a predetermined area of the main RAM 303. When it is determined that the transition condition satisfaction flag is ON (step S115-4 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S115-5, and when it is determined that the transition condition satisfaction flag is not ON. (Step S115-4 = No) ends the subroutine of the game state transition process, and proceeds to Step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S115-5)
In step S115-5, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the state to a bonus state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing a value corresponding to the bonus state in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. That is, when the combination of symbols related to the second RT gaming state transition replay is displayed on the active line, it is confirmed whether the transition condition establishment flag is ON. If it is not ON, it will not be transferred to the bonus state. Then, when the process of step S115-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S115-6.

(Step S115-6)
In step S115-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “10” in the bonus state game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “10” in a bonus state game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. As a result, the bonus state of the “10” game is started. Then, when the process of step S115-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S115-7.

(Step S115-7)
In step S115-7, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning off the transition condition satisfaction flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning off the transition condition satisfaction flag that is ON in a predetermined area of the main RAM 303. When the process of step S115-7 is completed, the game state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S115-8)
In step S115-8, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the third RT gaming state transition replay is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the combination of symbols related to the third RT gaming state transition replay is displayed on the active line based on the combination of displayed symbols confirmed in the process of step S115-1. Process. If it is determined that the third RT gaming state transition replay is displayed (step S115-8 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S115-9, and it is determined that the third RT gaming state transition replay is not displayed. If it is determined (step S115-8 = No), the process proceeds to step S115-18.

(Step S115-9)
In step S115-9, the main CPU 301 performs processing for shifting the gaming state to the third RT gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing a value indicating the third RT gaming state in a gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S115-9 ends, the process proceeds to step S115-10.

(Step S115-10)
In step S115-10, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the ART winning flag is ON. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the ART winning flag is ON in a predetermined area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the ART winning flag is ON (step S115-10 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S115-11, and if it is determined that the ART winning flag is not ON ( Step S115-10 = No), the process proceeds to step S115-14.

(Step S115-11)
In step S115-11, the main CPU 301 performs processing for changing the state to the ART state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing a value corresponding to the ART state in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. In other words, when the combination of symbols related to the 3RT gaming state transition replay is displayed on the active line, as a first condition, it is confirmed whether the ART winning flag is ON. In this case, the state is shifted to the ART state, and if it is not ON, the state is not shifted to the ART state. Then, when the process of step S115-11 ends, the process proceeds to step S115-12.

(Step S115-12)
In step S115-12, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “100” to the ART state game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “100” to an ART state game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. As a result, the ART state of the “100” game is started. Then, when the process of step S115-12 ends, the process proceeds to step S115-13.

(Step S115-13)
In step S115-13, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning off the ART winning flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning off the ART winning flag that is ON in a predetermined area of the main RAM 303. When the process of step S115-13 is completed, the gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S115-14)
In step S115-14, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the transition condition satisfaction flag is ON. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the transition condition satisfaction flag is ON in a predetermined area of the main RAM 303. When it is determined that the transition condition satisfaction flag is ON (step S115-14 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S115-15, and when it is determined that the transition condition satisfaction flag is not ON. (Step S115-14 = No) ends the subroutine of the game state transition process, and proceeds to Step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S115-15)
In step S115-15, the main CPU 301 performs processing for changing the state to the ART state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing a value corresponding to the ART state in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. That is, when the combination of symbols related to the third RT gaming state transition replay is displayed on the active line, as a second condition, it is confirmed whether the transition condition establishment flag is ON, and as a result of confirmation, it is ON. If there is, the state is shifted to the ART state, and if it is not ON, the state is not shifted to the ART state. Then, when the process of step S115-15 ends, the process proceeds to step S115-16.

(Step S115-16)
In step S115-16, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “58” in the ART state game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “58” in the ART state game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. As a result, the ART state of the “58” game is started. Then, when the process of step S115-16 ends, the process proceeds to step S115-17.

(Step S115-17)
In step S115-17, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning off the transition condition satisfaction flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning off the transition condition satisfaction flag that is ON in a predetermined area of the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S115-17 ends, the game state transition process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S115-18)
In step S115-18, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not a blank symbol is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the combination of symbols related to the blank is displayed on the active line based on the combination of display symbols confirmed in the process of step S115-1. In addition, as a case where a combination of symbols related to blanks is displayed on the active line, when the “push order bell” is won, it is operated in the operation order that results in an incorrect push order, and a prize is awarded when the push order is incorrect. When the combination of symbols relating to “3” bells that can be operated is not operated at the symbol position where the symbol combination can be stopped on the effective line, the symbol combination relating to the blank can be displayed on the effective line. If it is determined that a blank symbol is displayed (step S115-18 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S115-19, and if it is determined that no blank symbol is displayed (step S115). −18 = No), the gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S115-19)
In step S115-19, the main CPU 301 performs processing for shifting the gaming state to the first RT gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing a value indicating the first RT gaming state in a gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S115-19 ends, the process proceeds to step S115-20.

(Step S115-20)
In step S115-20, the main CPU 301 performs processing for changing the state to the normal state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing a value corresponding to the normal state in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S115-20 is completed, the gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S205)
In step S205, the main CPU 301 performs external signal output processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting output port data of the external concentration terminal board 30 and the like. As a result, for example, when a bonus state or ART state is entered, information is output to the outside of the gaming machine via the external concentration terminal board 30, and the number of times the bonus state or ART state is entered in an external device or the like. Etc. can be displayed. Then, when the process of step S205 ends, the process proceeds to step S206.

(Step S206)
In step S206, the main CPU 301 performs an LED display process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this processing, the main CPU 301 performs processing for creating display data of the stored number display 15 and the payout number display 16. Then, when the process of step S206 ends, the process proceeds to step S207.

(Step S207)
In step S207, the main CPU 301 performs control command transmission processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for transmitting a command set in an effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to the sub-control board 400. Then, when the process of step S207 ends, the process proceeds to step S208.

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

(Step S209)
In step S209, the main CPU 301 performs a register restoration process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of restoring the saved register value in the process of step S201. Then, when the process of step S209 ends, the interrupt process ends, and the process returns to the main loop process.

(LED display processing)
Next, based on FIG. 21, the LED display process performed by the process of step S206 of FIG. 20 will be described. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a subroutine of LED display processing.

(Step S206-1)
In step S <b> 206-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is time to create stored number indicator data. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is time to create stored number display data for turning on or off the stored number display 15. Here, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 detects that the selector sensor 14 s has inserted a medal into the medal slot 6 and adds the value of the stored number counter provided in the main RAM 303. When the symbol combination for winning is displayed on the active line and the value of the stored number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is added, the lever switch 7sw detects the operation of the BET lever 7 and is provided in the main RAM 303. When the stored number counter value is subtracted, when the MAXBET switch 8sw detects the operation of the MAXBET button 8 and subtracts the stored number counter value provided in the main RAM 303, the stored number indicator data is generated. The process which determines that it is is performed. When it is determined that the stored number display data is being created (step S206-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S206-2, and it is determined that the stored number display data is not being created. In that case (step S206-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S206-3.

(Step S206-2)
In step S206-2, the main CPU 301 performs LED data creation processing for the stored number indicator. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for creating stored number display data for turning on or off the LED of the stored number display 15. Then, when the process of step S206-2 ends, the LED display process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to interrupt process step S207.

(Step S206-3)
In step S <b> 206-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process for determining whether or not it is time to create payout number display data. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is time to create payout number display data for turning on or off the payout number display 16. Here, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 displays an instruction in the instruction information display LED data creation flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 when the “combination of winning symbols” is displayed on the active line. When the information display LED data creation flag is ON and it is time to notify the operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13, it is determined that the payout number display data is being created. Process. If it is determined that the payout number display data is being created (step S206-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S206-4, and it is determined that the payout number display data is not being generated. In that case (step S206-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S206-6.

(Step S206-4)
In step S206-4, the main CPU 301 performs an instruction information display LED data creation process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of creating payout number display data for turning on / off the LED of the payout number display 16. Then, when the process of step S206-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S206-5.

(Step S206-5)
In step S206-5, the main CPU 301 performs a payout number display LED data creation process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 creates payout number display LED data for displaying the payout number on the payout number display 16 when the “combination of symbols related to winning” is displayed on the active line. Process. When the process of step S206-5 ends, the LED display process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S207 of the interrupt process.

(Step S206-6)
In step S206-6, the main CPU 301 performs various LED data creation processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 creates replay display LED data for lighting a replay display lamp (not shown) that is turned on when the “replay symbol combination” is displayed on the active line. Processing and start lamp LED data creation processing for lighting a start lamp (not shown) that is turned on when the operation of the start lever 10 is effective are performed. When the process of step S206-6 ends, the LED display process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to interrupt process step S207.

(Instruction information display LED data creation process)
Next, based on FIG. 22, the instruction information display LED data creation process performed by the process of step S206-4 of FIG. 21 will be described. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a subroutine of instruction information display LED data creation processing.

(Step S206-4-1)
In step S206-4-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the instruction information display LED data creation flag is ON. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the instruction information display LED data creation flag in the instruction information display LED data creation flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is ON. When “no instruction” is determined as the instruction information, or when the “payout number display 16” is controlled when the “combination of winning symbols” is displayed on the active line, the instruction information display is performed. Since the LED data creation flag for use does not turn ON, in these cases, “No” is determined in this process. If it is determined that the instruction information display LED data creation flag is ON (step S206-4-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S206-4-2 to display the instruction information display LED data. If it is determined that the creation flag is not ON (step S206-4-1 = No), the instruction information display LED data creation process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S206-5 in the LED display process. To do.

(Step S206-4-2)
In step S206-4-2, the main CPU 301 performs a batting order LED data creation process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 uses a batting order for notifying the operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 when a winning combination with an operation order is determined as the winning combination. Processing for creating LED data is performed. For example, when “push order bell A” is determined as the winning combination, “1” indicating that the left stop button 11 is operated “1” and the middle stop button 12 is “2”. Processing for creating LED data of the instruction information “12” is performed so that the display of “12” consisting of “2” indicating operation is displayed on the payout number display 16. In the port output process (step S208), the main CPU 301 performs a process of transmitting the batting order LED data created in the batting order LED data creation process (step S206-4-2) to the status board 100. . The status board 100 controls the payout number display 16 based on the batting order LED data received from the main control board 300. As a result, the operation order of the left stop button 11, middle stop button 12, and right stop button 13 is displayed on the payout number display 16. Then, when the process of step S206-4-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S206-4-3.

  In the present embodiment, the payout number display 16 displays the operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 separately from the display of the original payout number of medals. In order to notify the order, it is not necessary to provide a dedicated operation order notifying means, and the cost can be reduced. Of course, there is no problem even if a dedicated operation order notification means is provided.

(Step S206-4-3)
In step S206-4-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning off the LED data creation flag for displaying instruction information. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning off the instruction information display LED data creation flag in the instruction information display LED data creation flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S206-4-3 is completed, the instruction information display LED data creation process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S206-5 in the LED display process.

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

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

(Step S302)
In step S302, the sub CPU 401 performs a command analysis process that will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the sub CPU 401 analyzes a command received from the main control board 300 and performs a process according to the command. Then, when the process of step S302 ends, the process proceeds to step S303.

(Step S303)
In step S303, the sub CPU 401 performs sound control processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of outputting sound from the speaker 33 based on the sound data determined by the sound data determination process in step S302-10 described later. Then, when the process of step S303 ends, the process proceeds to step S304.

(Step S304)
In step S304, the sub CPU 401 performs LED control processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 controls the LED 32 based on the LED data determined by the LED data determination process in step S302-9 described later. Then, when the process of step S304 ends, the process proceeds to step S305.

(Step S305)
In step S305, the sub CPU 401 performs image control processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 controls the liquid crystal display device 31 based on the image data determined by the image data determination process in step S302-11 described later. Then, when the process of step S305 ends, the process proceeds to step S306.

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

(Command analysis processing)
Next, based on FIG. 24, the command analysis process performed by the process of step S302 of FIG. 23 will be described. FIG. 24 shows a subroutine of command analysis processing.

(Step S302-1)
In step S302-1, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for determining whether or not a conditional device command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for determining whether or not a conditional device command has been received from the main control board 300. If it is determined that a conditional device command has been received (step S302-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-2. If it is determined that a conditional device command has not been received ( Step S302-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-5.

(Step S302-2)
In step S302-2, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for determining whether the winning combination indicated by the conditional device command is “transition replay A” or “transition replay B”. Specifically, based on the condition device command received from the main control board 300, the sub CPU 401 determines whether the winning combination indicated by the condition device command is “Migration Replay A” or “Migration Replay B”. The process which determines is performed. If it is determined that the winning combination indicated by the conditional device command is “Migration Replay A” or “Migration Replay B” (Step S302-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to Step S302-3. If it is determined that the winning combination indicated by the conditional device command is not “transition replay A” or “transition replay B” (step S302-2 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-8.

(Step S302-3)
In step S302-3, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for determining whether or not winning information is stored. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for determining whether or not winning information is stored in the sub RAM 403. The winning information is information stored in the sub-RAM 403 in step S302-6 when it is determined that a winning command is received in step S302-5 described later. The winning command is a command that is set and transmitted in step S108-10 of the information setting process of FIG. 18 performed by the main CPU 301, and the step of the information setting process of FIG. 18 performed by the main CPU 301. This command is set and transmitted in S108-17. Therefore, the process of determining whether the information won in the transition lottery process performed by the main CPU 301 is stored in the sub RAM 403, and the information won in the ART state transition lottery process performed by the main CPU 301 are as follows. It can be said that this is a process of determining whether the data is stored in the sub RAM 403. When it is determined that the winning information is stored (step S302-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-4, and when it is determined that the winning information is not stored ( Step S302-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-8.

(Step S302-4)
In step S302-4, the sub CPU 401 performs notification effect determination processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 determines the notification effect when the information indicated by the conditional device command is “Migration Replay A” or “Migration Replay B” and the winning information is stored in the sub RAM 403. Perform the process. For example, when the information indicated by the conditional device command is “Transition Replay A” and the information won in the transition lottery process is stored, the notification effect as shown in FIG. When the information indicated by is “Transition Replay B” and the information won in the ART state transition lottery process is stored, a notification effect (not shown) that prompts the user to operate the right stop button 13 for the first time is displayed. decide. Note that the information indicated by the conditional device command is “Migration Replay A” and information that has been won in the ART state migration lottery process is stored, or the information indicated by the conditional device command is “Migration Replay B”. When the information won in the lottery process is stored, the notification effect indicating the operation order in which “the combination of symbols related to the normal replay” is displayed is determined. Then, when the process of step S302-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-8.

(Step S302-5)
In step S302-5, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for determining whether or not a winning command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for determining whether or not a winning command is received from the main control board 300. When it is determined that the winning command has been received (step S302-5 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-6, and when it is determined that the winning command has not been received (step S302). −5 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-7.

(Step S302-6)
In step S302-6, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for storing winning information. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for storing the winning information transmitted from the main control board 300 in the sub RAM 403. The sub CPU 401 separately stores the information won in the transfer lottery process and the information won in the ART state shift lottery process in the sub RAM 403. Thereby, when performing the process of step S302-4, it is possible to determine the notification effect after determining which winning information is stored. Then, when the process of step S302-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-8.

(Step S302-7)
In step S302-7, the sub CPU 401 performs processing corresponding to other received commands. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs processing corresponding to a conditional device command and a received command other than the winning command. Then, when the process of step S302-7 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-8.

(Step S302-8)
In step S302-8, the sub CPU 401 performs a sub effect determination process. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 specifies a state managed by the main control board 300 based on a command received by the main control board 300, and creates an effect determination table (not shown) provided in the sub ROM 402. Perform processing to select. Then, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for determining an effect executed by the liquid crystal display device 31 or the like based on the selected effect determination table. Then, when the process of step S302-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-9.

(Step S302-9)
In step S302-9, the sub CPU 401 performs LED data determination processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for determining LED data corresponding to the effect determined by the sub effect determining process in step S302-8. Then, when the process of step S302-9 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-10.

(Step S302-10)
In step S302-10, the sub CPU 401 performs sound data determination processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of determining sound data corresponding to the effect determined by the sub effect determining process in step S302-8. Then, when the process of step S302-10 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-11.

(Step S302-11)
In step S302-11, the sub CPU 401 performs image data determination processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for determining image data corresponding to the effect determined by the sub effect determining process in step S302-8. When the process of step S302-11 ends, the command analysis process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, the second embodiment will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, parts different from those in the first embodiment will be described, and description of the same parts as those in the first embodiment will be basically omitted.

(Game state transition diagram)
First, the gaming state transition diagram in the second embodiment will be described based on FIG.

  Here, when the current gaming state is the “non-RT gaming state” and the “combination of symbols related to the blank” is displayed on the active line, the “first RT gaming state” is changed from the “non-RT gaming state”. "

  On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the “first RT gaming state”, when the “combination of symbols relating to the second RT gaming state transition replay” is displayed on the active line, the “first RT gaming state” to “ When the state is shifted to the “second RT gaming state” and “the combination of symbols relating to the third RT gaming state transition replay” is displayed on the active line, the state shifts from the “first RT gaming state” to the “third RT gaming state”. .

  On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the “second RT gaming state” and the “combination of symbols relating to the third RT gaming state transition replay” is displayed on the active line, the “second RT gaming state” to “ Transition to the “3rd RT gaming state”, after the prescribed number of games has been exhausted, if “the combination of symbols related to the blank” is displayed on the active line, transition from the “2nd RT gaming state” to the “1st RT gaming state” Is done.

  On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the “third RT gaming state” and the “combination of symbols relating to the fourth RT gaming state transition replay” is displayed on the active line, the “third RT gaming state” is changed to “ When the state is shifted to the “4th RT gaming state” and the current gaming state is “the 3rd RT gaming state”, when the “combination of symbols relating to the 5th RT gaming state transition replay” is displayed on the active line, When “third RT gaming state” is shifted to “fifth RT gaming state” and after the prescribed number of games is exhausted, “blank symbol combination” is displayed on the active line, “third RT gaming state” is changed to “ The first RT gaming state is entered. Note that the “combination of symbols related to the fourth RT gaming state transition replay” and the “combination of symbols related to the fifth RT gaming state transition replay” will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the “fourth RT gaming state” and the “combination of symbols relating to the third RT gaming state transition replay” is displayed on the active line, the “fourth RT gaming state” to “ When the state is shifted to the “3rd RT gaming state” and the current gaming state is the “5th RT gaming state”, when the “combination of symbols relating to the 3rd RT gaming state transition replay” is displayed on the active line, The transition is made from the “fifth RT gaming state” to the “third RT gaming state”.

(List of states managed by the main control board and state transition diagram)
Next, a list of states managed by the main control board and a state transition diagram in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the state numbers “01” to “05” in FIGS. 26 and 27 are the same as those in the first embodiment, and thus the description will focus on the state numbers “06” to “08”.

(Selected state during ART)
The “selected state during ART” is a state in which the state shifts from the “ART state”, and when “transition replay C” is determined as a winning combination by an internal lottery process to be described later, the left stop button 11 is displayed to the player. Is operated first or the right stop button 13 is operated first. When the left stop button 11 is operated for the first time, the “combination of symbols relating to the fourth RT gaming state transition replay” is displayed on the active line, and the “selected state during ART” is changed to the “bonus state during ART”. When the right stop button 13 is operated for the first time, the “combination of symbols relating to the 5th RT gaming state transition replay” is displayed on the active line, and the “art selection state during ART” is changed to the “ART addition state”. Transition. That is, the player plays the “art bonus state” or the “art add-on state” by either operating the left stop button 11 or the right stop button 13 first. You can choose to play the state.

  When the main CPU 301 decides to shift to the “ART bonus state” or “ART added state” in the “ART state”, it turns on an ART transition condition establishment flag, which will be described later, in a predetermined area of the main RAM 303. Process to make. Then, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on an ART transition condition establishment flag, which will be described later, in a predetermined area of the main RAM 303, and then sends information indicating that the ART transition condition establishment flag is ON to the sub-control board 400. To send. Then, in the sub control board 400 that has received this information, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for turning on an ART transition condition establishment flag, which will be described later, in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 403. When a later-described “transition replay C” is received as the winning combination information from the main control board 300 in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 403 with a later-described transition condition establishment flag during ART being ON, When the left stop button 11 is first operated on the liquid crystal display device 31 or the like via the effect control board 500, the CPU 401 notifies that the state shifts to the “BONUS state during ART” and when the right stop button 13 is first operated. Control is performed to notify that the state is shifted to the “ART added state”. With such a configuration, it is possible to select “ART bonus state” or “ART added state” in “ART selected state”. Note that, in the “selected state during ART”, if neither the left stop button 11 nor the right stop button 13 is operated by the player for a predetermined time, either state is set by the processing of the main CPU 301. May be determined. It should be noted that when determining which state to use by the processing of the main CPU 301, either state may be determined based on a predetermined distribution value, and no operation has been performed. In this case, the state may be changed on the assumption that a predetermined stop button is operated. For example, when the left stop button 11 is not operated, it may be shifted from the “selected state during ART” to the “bonus state during ART” or vice versa.

(Bonus status during ART)
“Bonus state during ART” is a state transitioning from “art selection state during ART”. When “push order bell” is determined by an internal lottery process described later, “combination of symbols related to bell” is set. The order of operation of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 is paid out in order to display on the active line in a manner advantageous to the player (for example, a manner in which "9" bells can be paid out). This is a state informed by the number indicator 16, the liquid crystal display device 31, and the speaker 33. Thereby, the player operates the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 in accordance with the notified operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13, thereby The “combination of symbols related to the bell” can be displayed on the active line in an advantageous manner for the player. Further, even when “push order replay” is won by an internal lottery process described later, in order to display “combination of symbols related to normal replay” on the effective line, a left stop button 11, a middle stop button 12, The operation order of the right stop button 13 is notified by the payout number display 16, the liquid crystal display device 31, and the speaker 33. The “bonus state” is composed of “50” games, and the “ART state” extended lottery is performed. When the “ART state” extended lottery is won, the number of games that can be played in the “ART state” is extended. When the “ART bonus state” ends, the state again shifts to the “ART state”. Details of the “ART bonus state” specification will be described later.

(Art on top)
The “ART added state” is a state that shifts from the “ART selected state”, and is a state that extends the number of games that can be played in the “ART state”. Specifically, the “ART added state” is composed of “10” games, and the number of games is always extended for each game. Further, in the “ART added state”, when “push order bell” is determined by an internal lottery process described later, “a combination of symbols related to the bell” is displayed on the active line in an advantageous manner for the player. Therefore, the operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 is in a state of being notified by the payout number display 16, the liquid crystal display device 31, and the speaker 33. Thereby, the player operates the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 in accordance with the notified operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13, thereby The “combination of symbols relating to the bell” can be displayed on the active line in a manner advantageous to the player (for example, a manner in which “9” bells can be paid out). Further, even when “push order replay” is won by an internal lottery process described later, in order to display “combination of symbols related to normal replay” on the effective line, a left stop button 11, a middle stop button 12, The operation order of the right stop button 13 is notified by the payout number display 16, the liquid crystal display device 31, and the speaker 33. When the “ART added state” ends, the state again shifts to the “ART state”. The details of the “ART added state” specification will be described later.

(Conceptual diagram related to migration replay)
Next, based on FIG. 28, a conceptual diagram related to transition replay in the second embodiment will be described. Since “transition replay A” and “transition replay B” are the same as those in the first embodiment, description thereof will be omitted, and “transition replay C” will be described.

  First, in FIG. 28A, when “transition replay C” is determined as a winning combination by an internal lottery process to be described later, when the left stop button 11 is operated first (operating with left “1” st) ), "Combination of symbols related to the 4th RT gaming state transition replay" is displayed on the active line. When the middle stop button 12 is first operated (when the middle “1” st is operated), “a combination of symbols related to normal replay” is displayed on the active line. When the right stop button 13 is operated first (operating with the right “1” st), the “combination of symbols related to the fifth RT gaming state transition replay” is displayed on the active line. “Transition Replay C” is a winning combination used to select whether to play “ART bonus state” or “ART added state” in “ART selected state”. It has become.

  Next, FIG. 28B shows a gaming state in which “Migration Replay C” can be determined as a winning combination. Specifically, the “transition replay C” can be determined as a winning combination while staying in the third RT gaming state. In the third RT gaming state, when the transition condition to the fourth RT gaming state or the fifth RT gaming state is satisfied (when a transition condition establishment flag described later is ON), “select during ART” is selected. When the “transition replay C” in the “state” is determined, the operation order is notified to allow the player to select whether to play the “art bonus state” or the “art added state”.

(Figure showing replay probability)
Next, based on FIG. 29, a diagram illustrating a replay probability in the second embodiment will be described.

  The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the fourth RT gaming state and the fifth RT gaming state are added. In the fourth RT gaming state and the fifth RT gaming state, “transition” A lottery value is set so that the replay probability including “Replay B” and “Transition Replay C” is improved compared to the replay probability in the non-RT gaming state and the first RT gaming state (for example, “1 / About 3 "). Note that the replay probability in the fourth RT gaming state and the fifth RT gaming state is set with a probability equivalent to the replay probability in the third RT gaming state. In addition, when the prescribed number of games in the “BONTS state during ART” corresponding to the fourth RT gaming state is consumed, the “combination replay B” winning combination is the effective line even if the “transition replay B” is won. After the operation order displayed above is notified (left “1” st, middle “1” st shown in FIG. 28) and the prescribed number of games in the “ART bonus state” is digested, the “third RT gaming state” The operation order in which “the combination of symbols relating to the transition replay” is displayed on the active line is notified (right “1” st shown in FIG. 28). Similarly, when the prescribed number of games in the “ART added state” corresponding to the fifth RT gaming state is digested, even if “Migration Replay B” is won, the “combination of symbols related to normal replay” is the effective line After informing the operation order displayed above (left “1” st, middle “1” st as shown in FIG. 28) and digesting the prescribed number of games in “ART added state”, “3rd RT gaming state transition” The operation order in which the “combination of symbols relating to replay” is displayed on the active line is notified (right “1” st shown in FIG. 28). “Replay” other than “normal replay”, “transition replay A”, “transition replay B”, and “transition replay C” may be provided as a winning combination. Further, a difference may be provided in the combined probability of replay between the fourth RT gaming state and the fifth RT gaming state.

(Figure showing push order bell probability)
Next, based on FIG. 30, a diagram illustrating the push order bell probability in the second embodiment will be described.

  The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the fourth RT gaming state and the fifth RT gaming state are added, and the “push order bell” is different from each game in the first embodiment. In addition to the state, in the fourth RT gaming state and the fifth RT gaming state, a lottery value is set so as to be determined as a winning combination by an internal lottery process described later. Note that the sum of push order bell probabilities, the number of medals paid out in the correct push order, and the number of medals paid out in the wrong push order are the same as in the first embodiment. In addition, in the fourth RT gaming state corresponding to the “ART bonus state” and the fifth RT gaming state corresponding to the “ART added state”, if the “push order bell” is won, the operation order is notified. By operating the stop button according to the notification, the combination of “9” bell symbols corresponding to the correct answer in the pressing order can be displayed on the effective line, and “9” medals can be paid out. Moreover, you may provide a difference in the total probability of a pushing order bell with a 4th RT gaming state and a 5th RT gaming state. For example, the sum probability of the pushing bell may be higher in the fifth RT gaming state than in the fourth RT gaming state.

(Figure showing the special role probability)
Next, based on FIG. 31, a diagram illustrating the special combination probability in the second embodiment will be described.

  The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the fourth RT gaming state and the fifth RT gaming state are added, and the “special role” is the gaming state in the first embodiment. In addition, in the fourth RT gaming state and the fifth RT gaming state, a lottery value is set so as to be determined as a winning combination by an internal lottery process described later. The sum of the special combination probabilities is the same as in the first embodiment. In the third RT gaming state, if the “special role” is won, a transfer lottery using an additional state transfer lottery table shown in FIG. 32 described later is performed. If this transfer lottery is won, the “bonus state during ART” (fourth RT The game state is shifted to the “selected state during ART” in which the player can select whether to play the “game state” or to play the “ART added state” (fifth RT game state). In addition, in the “ART bonus state” (fourth RT gaming state), when “special role” is won, an extended lottery of the “ART state” number of games is performed using a game number extension lottery table (not shown). In addition, when the “special role” is won in the “ART added state” (fifth RT gaming state), the number of games in the “ART state” is extended using a game number determination table in the added state (not shown). Here, the “ART added state” (fifth RT gaming state) is a state in which extension is always performed in each game (described later in FIG. 33). At that time, when the “special role” is won, compared to the case where “replay” or “push order bell” is won, a larger number of extended games is given. Therefore, it can be said that the “ART added state” (fifth RT gaming state) is more advantageous for the player as the “special role” is won. In addition, the combination of the winning probabilities for “special roles”, the possibility that the winning probabilities may vary, and the winning roles that are difficult to win are “BONUS STATUS during ART” and “ART added status” You may set the number of medals to be paid out when each special combination wins, as well as to increase the probability of winning a prize, to change the winning probability for each set value, The point is the same as in the first embodiment.

(Additional state transfer lottery table)
Next, the added state transition lottery table in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the added state is a general term for “a bonus state during ART” and an “ART added state”.

  The added state transition lottery table defines the lottery values for shifting to the added state for each “special role”. Here, in the present embodiment, when the player wins the transfer lottery using the added state transfer lottery table, does the player play the “ART bonus state” or the “ART added state”? Can be selected. Therefore, the “bonus state during ART” is an “ART state” internally as in the first embodiment, and is a so-called “pseudo bonus” that is apparently shown as a “bonus state”. Adopted.

  In FIG. 32, when “watermelon” is determined as the winning combination, the winning state is won with a lottery value of “1/256”. When “weak cherry” is determined as the winning combination, the winning state is won with a lottery value of “1/256”. If “strong cherry” is determined as the winning combination, the winning state is won with a lottery value of “24/256”. If “chance eye A” is determined as the winning combination, the winning state is won with a lottery value of “12/256”. When “chance eye B” is determined as the winning combination, the winning state is won with a lottery value of “12/256”. When “chance eye C” is determined as the winning combination, the winning state is won with a lottery value of “12/256”.

(A figure showing an example of the bonus state specification during ART, a figure showing an example of the ART additional state specification, and a figure showing an example of the ART state specification)
Next, based on FIG. 33, a diagram illustrating an example of the bonus state specification during ART in the second embodiment, a diagram illustrating an example of the ART added state specification, and a diagram illustrating an example of the ART state specification will be described.

  First, FIG. 33 (a) is a diagram for explaining the bonus state specification during ART. “Bonus state during ART” is a state where the player stays for “50” games, and a net increase of “3” medals per “1” game can be expected. For example, in the “art bonus state”, “push order bell”, “replay”, and “special role” can be won, while “losing” that does not win any of these winning roles is determined. Since it is also a game, the net increase per “1” game in the “bonus state during ART” is “3” from these winning probabilities, which is a variable value depending on the winning status of the winning combination. Therefore, when the “50 bonus game during ART” game is consumed, the number of acquired medals is approximately “150”, but the number of acquired medals may be slightly different. When the “ART bonus state” is being executed, for example, when the “special role” is selected, a lottery for extending the number of games in the “ART state” is executed when the “ART bonus state” is being executed. It is like that. Then, when the lottery to be extended is won, the “ART state” after the end of the “ART bonus state” is extended. The extended winning probability “1/20” means, for example, the probability of winning the “special role” in the “50” game when the “bonus state during ART” is executed, and the “special role”. Is a value calculated from the extended winning probability defined for each winning combination that constitutes, and is approximately “1/20”. Further, when the winning winning probability of “1/20” is won, an extended game of “30” game is uniformly given.

  Next, in FIG. 33 (b), it is a figure explaining ART addition state specification. The “ART added state” is a state where the player stays for “10” games, and a net increase of “3” medals can be expected per “1” game. For example, in the “art added state”, a game in which a “losing” that can win a “push order bell”, “replay”, or “special role”, but does not win any of these winning roles is determined. However, from these winning probabilities, the net increase per “1” game in the “ART added state” is “3”, which is a variable value depending on the winning situation of the winning combination. In addition, “ART added state” extends the number of “ART state” games in each “10” game. The expectation of the number of extended games per “1” game is “10” games. For example, in the game number determination table (not shown), a lottery value is provided such that when “push order bell” or “replay” is won, an extended game number of approximately “10” games is given. In addition, a lottery value is provided such that when a “special role” is won, an extended game number of “10” games or more or more than “10” games is given. For example, when “Push Order Bell” or “Replay” is won, any number of games from “5” game, “10” game, and “15” game is given, and “Special Role” is won. Is given a game number from “15” game, “20” game, and “25” game.

  Next, FIG. 33C is a diagram for explaining the ART state specification. “ART state” is expected value performance that extends “ART state” by “1” game when “ART state” is digested by “1.67” game, and this expected value is also selected as “special role” And a value calculated from the number of extended games in the “ART state” defined for each winning combination constituting the “special combination”. For example, it is elected to extend by “10”% at the time of “weak cherry” winning, and “90”% of those are configured to extend “10” games, or “strong cherry” at the time of winning “ It is elected to extend by 50 ”%, and“ 50 ”% of them are configured to extend“ 30 ”games. Therefore, “1” game is not necessarily extended for each “1.67” game, but varies depending on the winning status of the winning combination. Note that the expected increase in the number of medals per “1” game in the “ART state” is “3”, as in the “BONUS state during ART”.

(Conceptual diagram of expected output value)
Next, based on FIG. 34, the conceptual diagram of the expected appearance value in the second embodiment will be described.

  34. The expected play value described with reference to FIG. 34 is “art state selected”, the player selects “art bonus state”, “art bonus state”, and “art bonus state”. (A) In the first case and “selected state during ART”, the player is in “ART added state”. (B) showing the expected output value when playing the “ART added state” and the “ART state” extended game number that can be expected to be acquired in the “ART added state” (b) FIG.

  First, (a) in the first case, as the “condition”, the transition condition to the fourth RT gaming state or the fifth RT gaming state is satisfied, that is, in the “ART state”, the added state transition lottery table is It represents that the lottery used is won, and the state is staying in “selected state during ART”. When “Migration Replay C” is determined as the winning combination, an operation order notification using the liquid crystal display device 31 or the like is performed. For example, as shown in FIG. 41, the message “ART Bonus!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 and the message “Additional zone when pressed from the right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31. The player is made to select a state in which the player wants to play. In the first case, it is assumed that the player has operated the left stop button 11 first, and the “operation order” is left “1” st. And since the left stop button 11 was operated first, “the combination of symbols relating to the 4th RT gaming state transition replay” is displayed on the active line, and the fact that the transition to the 4th RT gaming state (the bonus state during ART) is made. Show. Then, after the “ART bonus state” is over, it indicates that the state has shifted to the third RT gaming state (ART state). In such a case, the number of games in the bonus state during ART is “50” games, the extension winning probability of the number of games in “ART state” is “1/20”, and the number of games that have been won is extended. The number of games is “30”, and “1.67” games in the “ART state” have an expected value performance of “1” game extension, and the expected value of the net increase per “1” game is “3”. Therefore, the expected appearance value is “509.73”. It should be noted that this “509.73” expected output value is given to the player when playing the first added state and the specific state based on the expected value of the gameable period in the first added state. The first payout expectation value to be paid out.

  Next, in (b) the second case, unlike the (a) first case, it is assumed that the right stop button 13 is first operated in the “operation order” stage, and the “operation order” Is “1” st on the right. And since the right stop button 13 was operated first, “the combination of symbols relating to the 5th RT gaming state transition replay” is displayed on the active line, indicating that the state has shifted to the 5th RT gaming state (additional state). Yes. In such a case, the number of games in the ART addition state is “10” games, and “1” game digestion is the expected value performance of “10” games, and “1” net increase per game. Since the expected value of “3” is “3”, the expected output value is “509.64”. It should be noted that the expected value of “509.64” is the value that is given to the player when playing the second added state and a specific state based on the expected value of the gameable period in the second added state. The second payout expectation value to be paid out.

  From the above, (c) as expected output value, (a) in the first case and (b) in the second case is substantially the same value, (a) in the first case If you win the extended lottery for the number of games, the number of games in the “ART state” of “30” games will be extended, so if you continue to win the extended lottery for the number of games, you will increase the number of games in the “ART state” Can be expected. On the other hand, if the extended lottery for the number of games is not won, the “art bonus state” may end without extending the number of games in the “ART state”. Also, (b) in the second case, the expected value extended for “1” game digestion is as low as “10” game, but the number of games is extended in every game of “10” game. The number of games in the “ART state” can be acquired stably. Therefore, although there is a risk that the number of games in the “ART state” cannot be acquired, the “bonus state during ART” that can be expected to acquire a large number of extended games is selected or the number of games in the stable “ART state” is acquired. The player can select an “ART added state” that can be expected, or, for example, can select an “ART bonus state” or an “ART added state” in accordance with the game situation of the player. Can be improved.

  Note that, as shown in FIG. 34 (c), the relationship between the expected appearance value when the “ART bonus state” is selected and when the “ART added state” is selected is substantially the same. Note that the number varies depending on the winning status of the winning combination and is assumed to be the same, so it can be said that they have the same or substantially the same relationship. In the example of FIG. 34, it has been shown that (a) the first case and (b) the second case have substantially the same relationship, but (a) the first case and ( b) The number of games in the bonus state during ART, the extended winning probability, the extended performance in the ART state, and the like may be appropriately changed so that the second case has the same relationship.

(Information setting process)
Next, based on FIG. 35, the information setting process in 2nd Embodiment is demonstrated. FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a subroutine of information setting processing in the second embodiment in step S108 of FIG. In addition, since the process from step S108-22 to step S108-38 is fundamentally the same as 1st Embodiment, description is abbreviate | omitted.

(Step S108-39)
In step S108-39, the main CPU 301 performs ART-related processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. In this processing, the main CPU 301 performs processing when in the ART state, processing when in the ART bonus state, processing when in the ART addition state, and the like. When the process of step S108-39 is completed, the information setting process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S109 of the main loop process.

(ART related processing)
Next, ART related processing will be described based on FIG. FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a subroutine of information setting processing in the second embodiment in steps S108-39 in FIG.

(Step S108-39-1)
In step S108-39-1, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the state is the ART state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the state is the ART state based on the value set in the register in step S108-26. When it is determined that the state is the ART state (step S108-39-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-39-2, and when it is determined that the state is not the ART state. (Step S108-39-1 = No), the process proceeds to Step S108-39-10.

  Note that step S108-39-2 is basically the same process as step S108-18 in the first embodiment, and thus description thereof is omitted. Further, step S108-39-3 is basically the same process as step S108-19 in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted. Step S108-39-4 is basically the same processing as Step S108-20 in the first embodiment, and thus description thereof is omitted. Step S108-39-5 is basically the same processing as Step S108-21 in the first embodiment, and thus description thereof is omitted.

(Step S108-39-6)
In step S108-39-6, the main CPU 301 performs an added state transition lottery process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs an extended lottery process for the number of ART state games based on the winning combination acquired in step S108-22 and the added state transition lottery table in FIG. For example, when the winning combination acquired in step S108-22 is “watermelon”, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift to the added state at “1/256”. Then, when the process of step S108-39-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-39-7.

(Step S108-39-7)
In step S108-39-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning is made. Specifically, in step S108-39-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a winning result is obtained as a result of the added state transition lottery process. If it is determined that the winning is made (step S108-39-7 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-39-8, and if it is determined that the winning is not made (step S108-39). −7 = No), the ART-related process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S109 of the main loop process.

(Step S108-39-8)
In step S108-39-8, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on the transition condition establishment flag during ART. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of turning on the transition condition establishment flag during ART in a predetermined area of the main RAM 303. Here, the “transition condition establishment flag during ART” is a flag corresponding to the “transition condition establishment flag” in the first embodiment, and is won in the added state transition lottery process in step S108-39-6. Is a flag that is turned on in the event that the transition to the added state has been determined. That is, as in the first embodiment, in a situation where the added state is not won, the “combination of symbols related to the fourth RT gaming state transition replay” and the “combination of symbols related to the fifth RT gaming state transition replay” are effective lines. Even if it is displayed above, unless the “artificial transition condition establishment flag” is ON, the transition to the “artial bonus state” or the “artistic extra state” is not performed. Then, when the process of step S108-39-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-39-9.

(Step S108-39-9)
In step S108-39-9, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a winning command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 sends a winning command to the sub-control board 400 in order to send a winning command indicating that it has been won in the added state transition lottery process in step S108-39-6. A process of setting in the transmission data storage area for production provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. When the process of step S108-39-9 is completed, the information setting process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S109 of the main loop process.

(Step S108-39-10)
In step S108-39-10, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the state is a bonus state during ART. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the state is the bonus state during ART based on the value set in the register in step S108-26. If it is determined that the state is the bonus state during ART (step S108-39-10 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-39-11, and it is determined that the state is not the bonus state during ART. If it is determined (step S108-39-10 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-39-15.

(Step S108-39-11)
In step S108-39-11, the main CPU 301 performs a process of "-1" for the number of bonus state games during ART. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of “−1” on the value of the bonus state game number counter during ART provided in the main RAM 303. The ART bonus state game number counter is a counter corresponding to the bonus state game number counter in the first embodiment. Further, the bonus state game number counter in the first embodiment can also be used. Then, when the process of step S108-39-11 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-39-12.

(Step S108-39-12)
In step S108-39-12, the main CPU 301 performs an ART state game number extension lottery process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs an ART state game number extended lottery process based on the winning combination acquired in step S108-22 and the game number extended lottery table. Then, when the process of step S108-39-12 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-39-13.

(Step S108-39-13)
In step S108-39-13, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning is made. Specifically, in step S108-39-12, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it has been won as a result of performing the ART state game number extension lottery process. If it is determined that the winning is made (step S108-39-13 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-39-14, and if it is determined that the winning is not made (step S108-39). −13 = No), the ART-related process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S109 of the main loop process. Note that step S108-39-14 is basically the same processing as step S108-21 in the first embodiment, and thus description thereof is omitted.

(Step S108-39-15)
In step S <b> 108-39-15, the main CPU 301 performs a process of “−1” for the ART added state game number. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of “−1” on the added state game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. The added state game number counter is a counter that is set in step S115-41-11 in FIG. 38 to be described later, and is a counter that manages the number of added games in the ART. Then, when the process of step S108-39-15 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-39-16.

(Step S108-39-16)
In step S108-39-16, the main CPU 301 performs an ART number game number extension process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs an ART state game number extension process based on the winning combination acquired in step S108-22. For example, if the winning combination acquired in step S108-22 is “push order bell”, it is decided to extend the “10” game, and if the winning combination acquired in step S108-22 is “watermelon”. , “20” decides to extend the game. Then, when the process of step S108-39-16 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-39-17. Note that step S108-39-17 is basically the same process as step S108-21 in the first embodiment, and thus description thereof is omitted. When the processing of step S108-39-17 is completed, the ART related processing subroutine is terminated, and the processing shifts to step S109 of the main loop processing.

  In addition, the transition in step S108-28 of FIG. 35 of FIG. 35, step S108-35, step S108-39-3 of FIG. 36, step S108-39-6, and step S108-39-12 of 2nd Embodiment. As the specification for performing the lottery or the extended lottery, a specification that does not have a difference for each set value is preferable as in the first embodiment.

(Game state transition process)
Next, based on FIG. 37, the gaming state transition processing in the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the second embodiment of the gaming state transition process in step S115 of FIG. In addition, since the process from step S115-21 to step S115-40 is fundamentally the same as 1st Embodiment, description is abbreviate | omitted.

(Step S115-41)
In step S115-41, the main CPU 301 performs other symbol combination confirmation processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process when the “combination of symbols related to the fourth RT gaming state transition replay” is displayed or a process when the “combination of symbols related to the fifth RT gaming state transition replay” is displayed. Etc. When the process of step S115-41 is completed, the gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Other symbol combination confirmation process)
Next, another symbol combination confirmation process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 38 is a diagram illustrating a subroutine of the game state transition process in the second embodiment in step S115-41 in FIG.

(Step S115-41-1)
In step S115-41-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the fourth RT gaming state transition replay is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the combination of symbols related to the fourth RT gaming state transition replay is displayed on the active line based on the combination of displayed symbols confirmed in the process of step S115-1. Process. If it is determined that the fourth RT gaming state transition replay is displayed (step S115-41-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S115-41-2, and the fourth RT gaming state transition replay is displayed. If it is determined that it is not (step S115-41-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S115-41-7.

(Step S115-41-2)
In step S115-41-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for shifting the gaming state to the fourth RT gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing a value indicating the fourth RT gaming state in a gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S115-41-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S115-41-3.

(Step S115-41-3)
In step S115-41-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART transition condition satisfaction flag is ON. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART transition condition establishment flag is ON in a predetermined area of the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the ART transition condition satisfaction flag is ON (step S115-41-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S115-41-4, and the ART transition condition satisfaction flag is ON. If it is determined that this is not the case (step S115-41-3 = No), the subroutine of the other symbol combination confirmation process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S115-41-4)
In step S115-41-4, the main CPU 301 performs processing for changing the state to the bonus state during ART. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing a value corresponding to the bonus state during ART in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. That is, when the combination of symbols related to the 4RT gaming state transition replay is displayed on the active line, it is confirmed whether the transition condition establishment flag during ART is ON. The state is shifted to the middle bonus state, and if it is not ON, the state is not shifted to the ART bonus state. Then, when the process of step S115-41-4 is completed, the process proceeds to step S115-41-5. Note that step S115-41-5 is basically the same process as step S115-6 in the first embodiment, and thus description thereof is omitted.

(Step S115-41-6)
In step S115-41-6, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning off the transition condition establishment flag during ART. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of turning off the ART transition condition satisfaction flag that is ON in a predetermined area of the main RAM 303. When the process of step S115-41-6 is completed, the subroutine of the other symbol combination confirmation process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S115-41-7)
In step S115-41-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the fifth RT gaming state transition replay is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the combination of symbols related to the fifth RT gaming state transition replay is displayed on the active line based on the combination of displayed symbols confirmed in the process of step S115-1. Process. If it is determined that the fifth RT gaming state transition replay is displayed (step S115-41-7 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S115-41-8, and the fifth RT gaming state transition replay is displayed. If it is determined that it is not (step S115-41-7 = No), the subroutine for the other symbol combination confirmation process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S115-41-8)
In step S115-41-8, the main CPU 301 performs processing for shifting the gaming state to the fifth RT gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing a value indicating the fifth RT gaming state in a gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S115-41-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S115-41-9.

(Step S115-41-9)
In step S115-41-9, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART transition condition satisfaction flag is ON. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART transition condition establishment flag is ON in a predetermined area of the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the ART transition condition satisfaction flag is ON (step S115-41-9 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S115-41-10, and the ART transition condition satisfaction flag is ON. If it is determined that this is not the case (step S115-41-9 = No), the subroutine of the other symbol combination confirmation process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S115-41-10)
In step S115-41-10, the main CPU 301 performs processing for changing the state to the ART addition state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing a value corresponding to the ART added state in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. In other words, when the combination of symbols related to the fifth RT gaming state transition replay is displayed on the active line, it is confirmed whether the transition condition establishment flag during ART is ON. If it is not ON, it will not be shifted to the ART additional state. Then, when the process of step S115-41-10 ends, the process proceeds to step S115-41-11.

(Step S115-41-11)
In step S115-41-11, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “10” in the added state game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “10” in the added state game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S115-41-11 ends, the process proceeds to step S115-41-12.

(Step S115-41-12)
In step S115-41-12, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning off the transition condition establishment flag during ART. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of turning off the ART transition condition satisfaction flag that is ON in a predetermined area of the main RAM 303. When the process of step S115-41-12 is completed, the subroutine of the other symbol combination confirmation process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Command analysis processing)
Next, based on FIG. 39, the command analysis process in 2nd Embodiment performed by the process of step S302 of FIG. 23 is demonstrated. FIG. 39 shows a subroutine of command analysis processing. Note that the second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that in step S302-13, it is determined whether or not the winning combination indicated by the conditional device command is “transition replay C”. In other words, in the second embodiment, if the winning combination indicated by the conditional device command is “Migration Replay C” in step S302-13, it is determined whether winning information is stored in step S302-14. It is configured to shift to the process to do. If the winning combination indicated by the conditional device command is not “Migration Replay C”, the process proceeds to Step S302-19. Since other processes are basically the same as those in the first embodiment, description thereof is omitted.

(Figure showing the first animation)
Next, the first animation in the first embodiment will be described based on FIG.

  As described above, FIG. 40 is an animation representing the content of the effect when “Migration Replay A” is determined as the winning combination while staying in the “selected state”. In other words, in FIG. 40, a message “Bonus! When pressed from the left” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 and a message “ART! When pressed from the right” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 to give the player a game. I want to select the state I want to do. Note that “Bonus! When pressed from the left” corresponds to the bonus state, and “ART! When pressed from the right” corresponds to the ART state.

(Figure showing the second animation)
Next, the second animation in the second embodiment will be described based on FIG.

  As described above, FIG. 41 is an animation representing the content of the effect when “Migration Replay C” is determined as the winning combination while staying in the “selected state during ART”. That is, in FIG. 41, the message “ART Bonus!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 when pressed from the left, and the message “Additional zone when pressed from the right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31. I want to select the state I want to play. Note that “ART Bonus! When pressed from the left” corresponds to the bonus state during ART, and “Upward zone when pressed from the right!” Corresponds to the ART added state.

(Figure showing the third animation)
Next, based on FIG. 42, the third animation in the first embodiment and the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 42 is a diagram for explaining notification when the “push order bell” is won in the ART state.

  First, in FIG. 42A, the start lever 10 is operated by the player, and the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 are fluctuating. Note that the winning combination determined by operating the start lever 10 is the push order bell C (for example, the order of operation from left to right to middle). Therefore, “13” indicating that the left stop button 11 is operated first and the right stop button 13 is operated next is displayed on the payout number display 16, and the left stop button 11 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31. Is displayed first, the right stop button 13 is operated next, and the middle stop button 12 is operated last, “132” is displayed.

  Next, in FIG. 42 (B), the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 are stopped by operating according to the operation order notified in FIG. 42 (A). In this case, a combination of symbols “Bell” is displayed on the effective line of the middle line, and although not shown in FIG. 42B, the stop button that has performed the third stop is not pressed. After that, “9”, which is the number of medals to be paid out, is displayed on the payout number display 16.

  Next, FIG. 42 (C) shows the start time of the next game of FIGS. 42 (A) and 42 (B), and push order bell E (for example, right → middle → left operation order). The operation order corresponding to the push order bell E is shown. As described above, in the ART state, when the “push order bell” or “push order replay” is selected, the operation order using the payout number display 16 and the liquid crystal display device 31 is notified. .

(Figure showing the fourth animation)
Next, based on FIG. 43, the 4th animation in 1st Embodiment is demonstrated. Note that FIG. 43 is a diagram illustrating notification during the “bonus state”.

  First, in FIG. 43A, the start lever 10 is operated by the player, and the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 are fluctuating. Note that the winning combination determined by operating the start lever 10 is the push order bell C (for example, the order of operation from left to right to middle). Therefore, “13” indicating that the left stop button 11 is operated first and the right stop button 13 is operated next is displayed on the payout number display 16, and the left stop button 11 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31. Is displayed first, the right stop button 13 is operated next, and the middle stop button 12 is operated last, “132” is displayed. In FIG. 43A, since the “1” game in the “bonus state” is represented, “9” indicates that there are “9” games remaining for “10” games. / 10 "is displayed.

  Next, in FIG. 43 (B), the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 are stopped by operating according to the operation order notified in FIG. 43 (A). In this case, a combination of symbols of “bell” is displayed on the effective line of the middle line, and although not shown in FIG. 43B, the stop button that has performed the third stop is not pressed. After that, “9”, which is the number of medals to be paid out, is displayed on the payout number display 16.

  Next, FIG. 43 (C) shows the start of the next game shown in FIGS. 43 (A) and 43 (B). The start lever 10 is operated by the player, the left reel 18 and the middle reel. 19, The right reel 20 is in a fluctuating state. The winning combination determined by operating the start lever 10 is “push order replay”. Even when “Push Order Replay” is won, as in the case of “Push Order Bell”, by operating in accordance with the notified operation order, as shown in FIG. The combination of “Replay” symbols can be displayed.

  Next, FIG. 43 (E) shows the start time of the next game shown in FIGS. 43 (C) and 43 (D). The start lever 10 is operated by the player, the left reel 18 and the middle reel. 19, The right reel 20 is in a fluctuating state. The winning combination determined by operating the start lever 10 is “watermelon”, and it is won in the ART state transition lottery process (step S108-14 in FIG. 18) performed by winning “watermelon”. Is assumed. Therefore, in FIG. 43E, “!” Indicating that “special role” has been won is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31.

  Next, in FIG. 43 (F), the combination of symbols of “watermelon” is displayed on the lower right line, and the liquid crystal display device 31 displays an image informing that the ART state has been won. . In addition, when notifying that the ART state has been won, as shown in FIG. 43, it may be notified by the game that has won the ART state, or after performing a plurality of games from the game that has won the ART state. You may notify. In addition, in the bonus state, a plurality of notification types at the time of ART winning are provided, and for example, a complete notification type notification that is notified in the ART state winning game may be adopted, or a notification effect is performed at the end of the bonus state, You may employ | adopt the final notification type alerting | reporting which alert | reports the success or failure result of ART state.

(Figure showing the fifth animation)
Next, based on FIG. 44, the 5th animation in 2nd Embodiment is demonstrated. FIG. 44 is a diagram for explaining the notification of the “bonus state during ART”.

  The “bonus state during ART” is basically the same as the “bonus state” described with reference to FIG. 43, but since it is a bonus won when the “ART state” is being performed, FIG. 44 (E) FIG. 44F shows that the player has been elected to extend the number of games in the “ART state”. That is, in FIG. 44F, it is notified that the number of games in the “ART state” is extended by “30” games.

(Figure showing the sixth animation)
Next, the sixth animation in the second embodiment will be described based on FIG. In addition, FIG. 45 is a figure explaining the alerting | reporting in "ART addition state".

  First, in FIG. 45A, the start lever 10 is operated by the player, and the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 are fluctuating. Note that the winning combination determined by operating the start lever 10 is the push order bell C (for example, the order of operation from left to right to middle). Therefore, “13” indicating that the left stop button 11 is operated first and the right stop button 13 is operated next is displayed on the payout number display 16, and the left stop button 11 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31. Is displayed first, the right stop button 13 is operated next, and the middle stop button 12 is operated last, “132” is displayed. Also, in FIG. 45A, since the “1” game in “ART added state” is represented, it indicates that there are “9” games remaining for “10” games. 9/10 "is displayed.

  Next, in FIG. 45 (B), the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 are stopped by operating according to the operation sequence notified in FIG. 45 (A). In this case, a combination of symbols “Bell” is displayed on the active line in the middle line, and it is notified that the number of games in “ART state” has been extended by “10” games. Further, although omitted in FIG. 45 (B), after the stop button that has performed the third stop is brought into a non-pressed state, “9”, which is the number of medals paid out, is displayed on the payout number display 16. Will be.

  Next, FIG. 45 (C) shows the start time of the next game of FIGS. 45 (A) and 45 (B), and the start lever 10 is operated by the player, the left reel 18 and the middle reel. 19, The right reel 20 is in a fluctuating state. The winning combination determined by operating the start lever 10 is “push order replay”. Even when “Push Order Replay” is won, as in the case of “Push Order Bell”, by operating in accordance with the notified operation order, as shown in FIG. A combination of symbols of “Replay” is displayed to notify that the number of games in “ART state” has been extended by “10” games. As described above, the “ART state” is configured to extend the “ART state” for any winning combination in each game. When the “special role” is selected, as shown in FIG. 45 (F), a larger number of extended games is given than when the “push order bell” or “push order replay” is selected. It is configured.

  As described above, according to the first embodiment, when the main CPU 301 wins the transition lottery using the ART state or bonus state transition lottery table in the normal state, the player plays the ART state or displays the bonus state. It shifts to the selection state which can select whether to play. Then, any state selected by the player in the selected state is controlled. Further, when the main CPU 301 wins the ART state transition lottery process performed while controlling the bonus state, the main CPU 301 shifts to the ART state after the bonus state ends. Here, when the ART state is selected in the selected state and only the ART state is played, the expected payout value of the medal (third expected payout value) to be paid to the player is the bonus state in the selected state. If selected and configured to be higher than the expected payout value (first payout expected value) of medals to be paid out to the player when only the bonus state is played, in the selected state, the bonus state is selected, In the bonus state, when the ART state is won and the bonus state and the ART state are played, it is configured to be lower than the expected payout value (second payout expected value) of medals to be paid out to the player. An average calculated from the expected payout value of medals paid to the player when playing only the bonus state and the expected payout value of medals paid to the player when playing the bonus state and the ART state. The expected payout value of the medals and the expected payout value of medals paid out to the player when playing only the ART state are configured to be the same or substantially the same. As a result, the medal payout expected value is the same or substantially the same when the ART state is selected and when the bonus state is selected, but the bonus state is selected and the ART state is set in the bonus state. If you win, select the case where you can expect the most balls, and select the bonus state, and if you do not win the ART state in that bonus state, select the case where you will get the least amount of balls and the ART state Thus, it is possible to build a case where a player can expect to get more balls than when only the bonus state is played (a stable ball can be obtained rather than selecting the bonus state). The state according to the situation can be selected. Therefore, the breadth of the game can be expanded, and when the predetermined transition condition to the state advantageous to the player is established and the advantageous state is started, the game interest can be further improved.

  In addition, according to the second embodiment, when the main CPU 301 wins the transfer lottery using the added state transfer lottery table in the ART state, the player plays the bonus state during the ART or displays the ART added state. The state is shifted to the selected state during ART where it is possible to select whether to play. Then, any state selected by the player in the selected state during ART is controlled. In the bonus state during the ART consisting of a predetermined number of games, a lottery for extending the game possible period in a specific state is performed based on a predetermined probability, and when the lottery is won, a game possible period is given. In the ART addition state configured with a specific number of games smaller than a predetermined number of games, any gameable period is given from a plurality of gameable periods with different periods for each game, The average grant period per “1” game is configured to be shorter than the game possible period given when a lottery in the bonus state during ART is won. Then, in the selected state during ART, a bonus state during ART is selected, and a bonus is paid to the player when the bonus state during ART and the ART state based on the expected value of the available game period in the ART bonus state are played. The first payout expectation value of the game medium to be played, and in the selected state during ART, the ART added state is selected, and the ART added state and the ART state based on the granted expected value of the playable period in the ART added state The second expected payout value of the game medium to be paid out to the player when playing a game is configured to be the same or substantially the same. Thereby, when the bonus state during ART is selected and when the ART addition state is selected, the expected payout value of medals is the same or substantially the same, but when the bonus state during ART is selected, The number of games can be played for a longer game than in the ART addition state, and the grant of the playable period is determined by lottery, but if the lottery is won, the average grant period per “1” game in the ART addition state There is a possibility that more playable periods will be given. On the other hand, when the ART addition state is selected, the number of games is smaller than that in the bonus state during ART, and the average grant period of “1” game per game is determined when a lottery is won in the bonus state during ART. Although it is less than the available game period, the game available period is provided in each game, so that the game available period can be obtained stably. In other words, although it is not stable, it is possible to obtain a lot of playable periods during the ART bonus state, and although there are not many playable periods available, it is possible to add an ART that can be obtained stably. The state can be selected by the player and played, and the state corresponding to the game situation of the player can be selected. Therefore, the breadth of the game can be expanded, and when the predetermined transition condition to the state advantageous to the player is established and the advantageous state is started, the game interest can be further improved.

  In the present embodiment, symbols arranged on each reel (designs arranged on symbol positions “00” to “20” of each reel) constitute a plurality of symbols of the present invention.

  In the present embodiment, the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 constitute a plurality of reels according to the present invention in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on the peripheral surface.

  In this embodiment, the start switch 10sw constitutes a start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation by the player of the present invention.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 constitutes a winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on the start operation detected by the starting operation detecting means of the present invention.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 and the reel control board 150 perform reel rotation control for performing control to rotate a plurality of reels based on the start operation detected by the start operation detecting means of the present invention. Configure the means.

  In the present embodiment, the left stop switch 11sw, the middle stop switch 12sw, and the right stop switch 13sw are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels of the present invention, and stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation by the player. Configure.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 and the reel control board 150 are based on the fact that the stop operation has been detected by the stop operation detecting means of the present invention and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means. Stop control means for stopping the reel being rotated by the reel rotation control means is configured.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 constitutes special state control means for controlling a special state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state of the present invention.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 is advantageous for the player as compared with the normal state of the present invention, and can give a predetermined game available period and can extend the game available period. A specific state control means for controlling the specific state is configured.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 and the power supply board 200 perform payout control for paying out game media to the player based on the fact that the game media grant condition is satisfied in the special state and the specific state of the present invention. Configure the means.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 selects a special state or a specific state to be controlled when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied in the normal state of the present invention. The selection state control means for controlling

  In the present embodiment, when the main CPU 301 wins the first transition control for shifting from the selected state to the special state and the predetermined lottery performed in the special state with the first transition control according to the present invention. Then, after the special state is completed, a transition control unit is configured to perform the second transition control for shifting to the specific state and the third transition control for shifting to the specific state from the selected state.

  In the present embodiment, a gaming machine used for a swivel type gaming machine (slot machine) equipped with an ART has been described, but it may be applied to a gaming machine equipped with an AT or RT.

  In this embodiment, the ART is managed on the main control board 300, but the ART may be managed on the sub-control board 400.

  In the present embodiment, a gaming machine having an ART managed by the number of games has been described. However, the difference number of medals (the difference between the number of medals paid out and the number of medals inserted is predetermined). It may be applied to a gaming machine having an ART managed by having reached the number of

  In the present embodiment, a gaming machine used for a spinning machine (slot machine) has been described. However, the gaming machine may be used for a pachinko gaming machine, a sparrow ball gaming machine, or an arrangement ball gaming machine.

1 gaming machine 2 cabinet 3 front door 4 hinge mechanism 5 keyhole 6 medal slot 7 BET lever 7 sw lever switch 8 MAXBET button 8 sw MAXBET switch 9 settlement button 9 sw settlement switch 10 start lever 10 sw start switch 11 left stop button 11 sw left stop switch 12 Intermediate stop button 12sw Intermediate stop switch 13 Right stop button 13sw Right stop switch 14 Selector 14s Selector sensor 15 Stored number display 16 Discharged number display 16a 1st segment 16b 2nd segment 16c 3rd segment 16d 4th segment 16e 5th segment 16f 6th segment 16g 7th segment 16h 8th segment 16i 9th segment 16j 10th segment 16k 11th segment 16l 12th segment 16m 13th segment 16n 14th segment 16o 15th segment 16p 16th segment 17 s Door open / close sensor 18 Left reel 19 Middle reel 20 Right reel 21 Production button 21 s Production button sensor 22 Cross key 22 s Cross key sensor 23 Display window 24 Receptacle unit 25 Medal payout port 30 External concentration terminal board 31 Liquid crystal display device 32 LED
33 Speaker 100 Status board 150 Reel control board 151 Left stepping motor 152 Middle stepping motor 153 Right stepping motor 154s Left reel sensor 155s Middle reel sensor 156s Right reel sensor 200 Power board 201 Power button 201sw Power switch 202 Hopper 202s Hopper sensor 300 Main control Board 301 Main CPU
302 Main ROM
303 Main RAM
304 Main random number generator 400 Sub control board 401 Sub CPU
402 Sub ROM
403 Sub RAM
404 Sub-random number generator 500 Production control board 501 Production control CPU
502 Production control ROM
503 Production control RAM
504 CGROM
505 Sound source IC
506 Sound source ROM
507 VDP

Claims (1)

A plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface;
Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation by the player;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means;
Reel rotation control means for controlling the rotation of the plurality of reels based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means;
Stop operation detecting means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and detecting a stop operation by a player;
Stop control means for stopping the reel being rotated by the reel rotation control means based on the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detecting means and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means. When,
Special state control means for controlling a special state advantageous to the player compared to the normal state;
A specific state control means for controlling a specific state that is advantageous to the player as compared to the normal state and that gives a predetermined game possible period and can extend the game possible period;
A payout control means for paying out a game medium to a player based on the fact that the game medium provision condition is satisfied in the special state and the specific state;
A selection state control means for controlling a selection state for selecting that the special state is controlled or the specific state is controlled when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied in the normal state;
The first transition control for transitioning from the selected state to the special state, and when the predetermined lottery performed in the special state with the first transition control is won, the specific state is determined after the special state is finished. Transition control means for performing second transition control to transition to a state and third transition control to transition from the selected state to the specific state;
With
The third payout expectation value of the game medium paid out by the payout control means to the player when only the specific state with the third transfer control is controlled is accompanied with the first transfer control. While only the special state is controlled, the payout control means is configured to be higher than the first payout expected value of the game medium to be paid out to the player, while the special with the second transition control. When the state and the specific state are controlled, the payout control means is configured to be lower than a second expected payout value of the game medium paid out to the player,
The average expected payout value calculated from the first expected payout value and the second expected payout value and the third expected payout value are configured to be the same or substantially the same.
A gaming machine characterized by that.