JP6522705B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  BACKGROUND Conventionally, gaming machines have been proposed that shift to each gaming state including a specific gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine in which a right to shift to a specific gaming state (ART) is given at a specific opportunity, and thereafter, it is possible to shift to a specific gaming state. Further, in the above-mentioned prior art, there is known a technique for adding (adding) the number of games in the specific gaming state.

JP, 2012-200498 gazette

  In the above-described conventional technology, when the specified gaming state is prolonged, an excessive profit may be given to the player in a short period in the specified gaming state. In the above case, depending on the player, there may be a disadvantage that excessive euphorism is offered. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of the above circumstances, the present invention aims to suppress the disadvantage of providing an excessive benefit in a short period of time.

In order to solve the above problems, a variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols and stopping and displaying symbol combinations as a result of the game, and a start accepting means for accepting the player's start operation and starting the game And, when the game is started, the internal lottery means to determine the winning combination by lottery among a plurality of kinds of winning combinations, the stop operation means to be operated to stop when stopping the symbol, and the internal lottery means were determined A symbol variation control means for stopping and displaying a symbol according to the winning combination and the mode of the stopping operation, a prize judging means for determining a symbol combination stopped and displayed on the variable display means, and a specific gaming state relatively advantageous to the player Opportunity granting means to grant the right to transition to a chance gaming state where it is easy to determine the transition to, gaming machine that can hold multiple rights granted by the rights granting means, and rights held If it is, then it shifts to a chance gaming state, and if it is determined to shift to a specific gaming state in the chance gaming state, then it comprises a gaming state transition means for transitioning to a specific gaming state, and transitions to the gaming state As the means, if a plurality of rights are held and transition to the specific gaming state is not determined in the first chance gaming state, then it is possible to shift to the second chance gaming state, and a plurality of rights are held. If the transition to the specific gaming state is not determined in the first chance gaming state, and the transition to the specific gaming state is determined in the second chance gaming state, the right to transition to the first chance gaming state is granted a specific time period ending means for ending the specific game state such that the number of games specific period equal to or less than a particular predetermined number of times until a specific game state ends after being, the specific time period The specific display means is continuously controllable from the start to the end and can be controlled to the first display mode, and can be controlled to the second display mode different from the first display mode when the specific period ends. Prepare.

  If the right to shift to the chance state is held multiple times, it is more advantageous for the player than if the right to shift to the chance state is held once. Therefore, in the configuration in which the right to shift to the chance state is held a plurality of times, the disadvantage that the player's profit is excessive tends to occur. In consideration of the above circumstances, in the specific gaming state ending means of the present invention, a plurality of rights are held, and the transition to the specific gaming state is not determined in the first chance gaming state, and in the second chance gaming state When the transition to the specific gaming state is determined, the specific game is performed such that the number of games during the specific period from the time when the right to transition to the first chance gaming state is granted to the end of the specific gaming state is equal to or less than the specific number End the state. According to the above specific game state end means, when the game state is shifted to the chance state a plurality of times, the maximum number of games in the specific game state is reduced as compared with the case where the state is shifted to the chance state once. Be suppressed.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress the inconvenience of giving an excessive benefit in a short period of time.

It is a front view of a game machine. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of a cabinet. It is a figure showing the back of a front door. It is a figure which shows each symbol arranged on each reel. It is a figure for demonstrating a symbol display area. It is a functional block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a conceptual diagram of a symbol code table. It is a conceptual diagram of a winning area lottery table. It is a conceptual diagram of a winning combination determination table. It is a conceptual diagram of a winning combination prescription table. It is a figure for demonstrating the replay which stops by each stop operation order. It is a figure for demonstrating the bell which stops in each stop operation order. It is a conceptual diagram of a transition symbol prescription table. It is a figure for explaining transition of a game state. It is a conceptual diagram of an instruction determination table. It is a figure for demonstrating each command transmitted from a main control board. It is a conceptual diagram of a spinning drum effect determination table. It is a conceptual diagram of AT determination table. It is a conceptual diagram of a chance state determination table. It is a figure for demonstrating the 1st specific example of a regulation period. It is a conceptual diagram of an addition determination table. It is a figure for demonstrating the 2nd specific example of a regulation period. It is a figure for demonstrating the 3rd specific example of a regulation period. It is a figure for demonstrating the 3rd specific example of a regulation period. It is a figure for demonstrating the display mode of a segment display. It is a figure for demonstrating the instruction | indication period in a chance state. It is a figure for demonstrating a regulation period ratio. It is a figure for demonstrating the display of ratio information. It is a conceptual diagram of an indication effect determination table. It is a flowchart of start processing of main CPU. It is a flowchart of a setting change process of main CPU. It is a flowchart of game control processing of main CPU. 5 is a flowchart of an initial setting process of a main CPU. It is a flowchart of an automatic input process of the main CPU. 6 is a flowchart of pre-game start processing of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of insertion medal acceptance processing of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of BET operation reception processing of main CPU. It is a flow chart of settlement operation reception processing of main CPU. It is a flowchart of lottery execution processing of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of an internal lottery process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of a spinning drum effect determination process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the instruction | indication number determination process of main CPU. 10 is a flowchart of wait processing of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of pre-stop processing of the main CPU. It is a conceptual diagram of a priority storage area. It is a flowchart of priority storage processing of main CPU. It is a flowchart of stop control processing of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the display determination processing of main CPU. It is a flowchart of the hopper drive processing of main CPU. It is a flowchart of state control processing of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the interruption process of main CPU. It is a flowchart of the sub activation process of sub CPU. It is a flowchart of each task of sub CPU. It is a flowchart of command analysis processing of sub CPU. It is a flowchart of production control processing of sub CPU. It is a figure for demonstrating the control period in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the omen period in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the control period in 4th Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the instruction | indication period in a modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the lighting time of the control period indicator in a modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the display of the ratio information in a modification. It is a figure for demonstrating each information memorize | stored in the main ROM in a modification.

First Embodiment
Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail by embodiments shown in the drawings.
<Structure of gaming machine>
The structure of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. FIG. 1 is an example of a front view of the gaming machine 1. A player plays a game on the gaming machine 1 using a game medium (for example, a medal or a game ball). In the present embodiment, a gaming machine 1 (pachislot machine) in which medals are used as gaming media is exemplified.

  The gaming machine 1 includes a box-like cabinet 2 having an opening on the front side (player side) and a front door 3. FIG. 2 is a view showing an example of the internal structure of the cabinet 2. Moreover, FIG. 3 is an example of the front view of the back surface (surface of the inner side of the game machine 1) of the front door 3. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the cabinet 2 is provided with a hinge mechanism 2 a. The front door 3 is pivotally supported by a hinge mechanism 2a so that the opening of the cabinet 2 can be opened and closed.

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front door 3 is provided with a waist panel 6. The lumbar panel 6 is drawn with the name of the gaming machine 1 and the like. Moreover, the light-emitting body which irradiates the waist panel 6 is provided in the inside of the game machine 1 (front door 3). As a light emitter for irradiating the waist panel 6, for example, a light emitting diode or a cold cathode tube is employed. Further, below the lumbar panel 6, a tray unit 7 for storing medals is provided. The tray unit 7 is provided so that the player can freely take out the stored medals.

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

  A panel 10 is provided at the center of the front of the front door 3. At the center of the panel 10, a substantially rectangular display window 11 is formed. A plurality of reels 12 (12L, 12C, 12R) inside the cabinet 2 can be visually recognized from the display window 11.

  Each reel 12 is configured to include a substantially cylindrical drum portion and a belt-like sheet member mounted on the outer peripheral surface of the drum portion. The sheet member of the reel 12 is light transmitting, and a plurality of types of designs are drawn. The reels 12 are rotatably provided, and horizontally arranged to be adjacent to each other as shown in FIG. Specifically, the reels 12 are arranged such that the rotation axes are positioned on the same straight line. Further, each reel 12 is fixed to the reel support 12F. A stepping motor 101 (101L, 101C, 101R) is provided on each of the reels 12 (not shown), and each reel 12 is rotated by each stepping motor 101.

  FIG. 4 is a view showing each symbol arranged on each reel 12 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4, the outer periphery of each of the plurality of reels 12 is divided into 21 pieces. As shown in FIG. 4, one symbol is drawn on each frame. In this embodiment, the Nth frame (N is an integer from the numerical value "0" to the numerical value "20") may be described as the symbol position "N" from the bottom of the arrangement of the symbols shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, each reel 12 has a bell x symbol, a bell y symbol, a bell z symbol, a replay symbol, a red seven symbol, a white seven symbol, a black BAR symbol, a white BAR symbol, a watermelon symbol and a cherry symbol. It is arranged. Specifically, the bell x symbols are arranged at symbol position "15" of left reel 12L, symbol positions "0, 18" of middle reel 12C, and symbol positions "6, 9" of right reel 12R. . The bell y symbols are arranged at the symbol position "20" of the left reel 12L, the symbol position "5" of the middle reel 12C, and the symbol positions "1, 19" of the right reel 12R. The bell z symbols are arranged at symbol positions "4, 6, 10" of the left reel 12L, symbol positions "10, 13" of the middle reel 12C, and symbol positions "14" of the right reel 12R. Replay symbols are symbol positions "2, 5, 9, 14, 18" of the left reel 12L, symbol positions "1, 6, 11, 14, 19" of the middle reel 12C, and symbol position "0 of the right reel 12R. , 5, 8, 13, 18 ". The red seven symbol is arranged at symbol position "17" of left reel 12L, symbol position "16" of middle reel 12C, and symbol position "15" of right reel 12R. The white seven symbol is arranged at symbol position "3" of the left reel 12L, symbol position "8" of the middle reel 12C, and symbol position "10" of the right reel 12R. The black BAR symbols are arranged at the symbol position "13" of the left reel 12L, the symbol position "7" of the middle reel 12C, and the symbol position "17" of the right reel 12R. The white BAR symbols are arranged at symbol positions "7, 8" of the left reel 12L, symbol positions "3" of the middle reel 12C, and symbol positions "2, 3" of the right reel 12R. The cherry pattern has symbol positions "0, 12" of the left reel 12L, symbol positions "4, 9, 12, 17, 20" of the middle reel 12C, and symbol positions "4, 7, 12, 20" of the right reel 12R. Are arranged in The watermelon pattern is arranged at the symbol positions "1, 11, 16, 19" of the left reel 12L, the symbol positions "2, 15" of the middle reel 12C, and the symbol positions "11, 16" of the right reel 12R. .

  Each of the bell x symbol, the bell y symbol and the bell z symbol is a symbol representing a bell. In this embodiment, the bell x symbol, the bell y symbol, and the bell z symbol may not be distinguished from one another and may be referred to as a bell symbol. As shown in FIG. 4, each bell symbol is common in that a spherical clapper (tongue) inside the bell is represented. However, the positions of the bell clapper differ between the bell x pattern, the bell y pattern, and the bell z pattern. Specifically, each bell symbol clapper is located on the right of the center in the bell x symbol, on the left of the center in the bell y symbol, and in the vicinity of the center on the bell z symbol. As understood from FIG. 4, the bell x symbol, the bell y symbol and the bell z symbol are similar to each other. In addition, in FIG. 4, each pattern is shown in a color different from the color of each actual pattern. Further, each symbol of each reel 12 can be generally identified by the player even while the reel 12 is rotating. Therefore, the player can perform an operation (so-called eye-pushing) to stop the reel 12 at the timing when a specific symbol passes through the display window 11. A symbol arrangement table (not shown) indicating the arrangement of symbols of each reel 12 is stored in the main ROM 302.

  In the display window 11 of the front door 3 shown in FIG. 1, three symbols are stopped and displayed for each reel 12. That is, when all the reels 12 are stopped, a total of nine symbols are stopped and displayed on the display window 11. In the present embodiment, an area in which each symbol is displayed is referred to as a "symbol display area".

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the symbol display area. As shown in FIG. 5, the symbol display area is configured to include each unit area U (L, C, R). One symbol is displayed in each of the unit areas U. Each unit area U is each unit area UL where each symbol of left reel 12L is displayed, each unit area UC where each symbol of middle reel 12C is displayed, and each unit where each symbol of right reel 12R is displayed And the region UR. Each unit area UL includes a unit area UL1 located in the upper stage, a unit area UL2 located in the middle stage, and a unit area UL3 located in the lower stage. Each unit area UC includes a unit area UC1 located in the upper stage, a unit area UC2 located in the middle stage, and a unit area UC3 located in the lower stage, and each unit area UR includes the unit area UR1 located in the upper stage and the middle stage And a unit region UR3 located in the lower stage.

  When a predetermined number of medals are inserted into the medal insertion section 8, an effective line is set. The effective line is composed of any one unit area U of the reel 12L in each unit area U, any one unit area U of the reel 12C and any one unit area U of the reel 12R. It is an area. The valid line of the present embodiment includes a valid line A, a valid line B, and a valid line C. As shown in FIG. 5, the effective line A is a line connecting the unit area UL1 of the reel 12L, the unit area UC2 of the reel 12C, and the unit area UR3 of the reel 12R. The effective line B is a line connecting the unit area UL2 of the reel 12L, the unit area UC2 of the reel 12C, and the unit area UR2 of the reel 12R. The effective line C is a unit of the unit area UL3 of the reel 12L and the reel 12C. This is a line connecting the area UC3 and the unit area UR3 of the reel 12R.

  A combination of symbols as a result of the game is stopped and displayed on the activated line. When the combination of symbols determined in advance on the activated line is stopped, a benefit is given to the player according to the combination of the stopped symbols. For example, when the combination of symbols relating to winning is stopped and displayed on the activated line, the player is awarded a medal. Further, when the combination of symbols relating to replay is stop-displayed on the activated line, the player is given the right to replay. Specifically, when a combination of symbols relating to replay is displayed in this game, it is possible to start the next game without requiring the insertion of medals. The combination of symbols that can be stopped and displayed on the activated line is determined for each game according to the result of the internal lottery process described later.

  In this embodiment, a line connecting the unit area UL1 at the upper end of the reel 12L, the unit area UC1 at the upper end of the reel 12C, and the unit area UR1 at the upper end of the reel 12R may be referred to as an “upper line”. Similarly, a line (effective line B in the present embodiment) connecting the middle unit area UL2 of the reel 12L, the middle unit area UC2 of the reel 12C, and the middle unit area UR2 of the reel 12R is referred to as "middle line". There is. In addition, there is a case where a line (effective line C in the present embodiment) connecting the lower unit area UL3 of the lower part of the reel 12L, the lower unit area UC3 of the lower part of the reel 12C and the lower unit area UR3 of the reel 12R is referred to as "lower line". is there. A line connecting the lower unit area UL3 of the reel 12L, the middle unit area UC2 of the reel 12C, and the upper unit area UR1 of the reel 12R may be referred to as an "upper right line". Similarly, a line (effective line A in this embodiment) connecting the unit area UL1 of the upper stage of the reel 12L, the unit area UC2 of the middle stage of the reel 12C, and the unit area UR3 of the lower stage of the reel 12R In some cases.

  Moreover, each backlight 12 is provided with each back light which illuminates the sheet member of the said reel 12 from inner side (not shown). Specifically, each of the reels 12 has a backlight for illuminating the unit area U of the upper line of the reel 12, a backlight for illuminating the unit area U of the middle line, and a backlight for illuminating the unit area U of the lower line. Provided.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the panel 10 has an insertable indicator lamp 13, BET lamps 14 (14 a, 14 b, 14 c), a start lamp 15, an instruction indicator 16, a storage quantity indicator 17, a replay indicator lamp 18, A plurality of displays (hereinafter referred to as "main display ML") including weight lamp 19 and stop lamp 20 are provided. Each lamp of the main display ML is controlled by a main CPU 301 described later.

  The insertable display lamp 13 informs whether or not it is possible to receive the medal from the medal insertion section 8. Specifically, in the state where it is possible to receive the medal from the medal insertion section 8, the insertable display lamp 13 is turned on. On the other hand, in the state where the medal can not be received, the insertable display lamp 13 is turned off. For example, while the reel 12 is rotating, since the medals can not be received, the insertable display lamp 13 is turned off. On the other hand, when all the reels 12 are stopped and the medals can be received, the insertable display lamp 13 is lighted.

  The BET lamp 14 displays the number of bet medals. In addition, the BET lamp 14 includes a single lamp 14a, a double lamp 14b, and a triple lamp 14c. When one bet medal is set, one lamp 14a lights up, and when two bet medals are set, one lamp 14a and two lamps 14b light up and three bet medals are set The one lamp 14a, the two lamp 14b and the three lamp 14c are turned on. The start lamp 15 indicates whether it is possible to receive a game start operation (an operation of a start lever 24 described later). Specifically, the start lamp 15 is turned on when a prescribed number of bet medals are set, or when a combination of symbols relating to replay is stopped on the active line.

  The instruction display 16 is controlled by the main CPU 301 and displays instruction information for instructing the operation mode (pushing order) of the stop button 25. As will be described in detail later, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display instruction information in each AT state game. Further, when the symbol combination relating to the winning combination is displayed on the active line, the instruction display 16 displays the number of medals to be awarded to the player. For example, when the symbol combination "bell-bell-bell" is stopped and displayed on the activated line, nine medals are given to the player, and the instruction display 16 displays the number "9". The indication display 16 of the present embodiment is a single digit 7-segment display.

  The number of medals awarded to the player can be electrically stored (stored) in the gaming machine 1 (main RAM 303 described later). In the present embodiment, the number of stored medals is referred to as the “number of credits”. The number of credits is added when medals are awarded as a result of the game. Further, the credit number is added when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion portion 8 in a state where the bet medal of the specified number is inserted.

  The stored number display 17 displays the number of credits. Specifically, the stored sheet number display 17 variably displays the numerical value “0” to the numerical value “50” which is the upper limit value of the credit number according to the stored credit number. The re-play display lamp 18 informs that the re-play is in progress. Specifically, the re-game display lamp 18 is turned on until the next game is over after the combination of symbols relating to the re-game in the current game is stopped and displayed on the activated line. By turning on the replaying indicator lamp 18, the player is notified that the start operation of the next game is possible without using the medal. The weight lamp 19 lights up in a wait period from when the game start operation (operation of the start lever 24 described later) is performed to when the rotation of each reel 12 is started. The wait period is provided to make the average length of time required for one game equal to or more than a predetermined value (about 4.1 seconds). The stop lamp 20 notifies that the game can not be stopped.

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

  The 1 BET button 21 is operated when one bet medal is set using the stored medals. For example, when the bet medal is not set and the 1 BET button 21 is operated, the number "1" is subtracted from the number of credits, and the bet medal is set to one. That is, the player can set one bet medal using the stored medal by operating the 1 BET button 21. The MAX-BET button 22 is operated to set a prescribed number of bet medals using the stored medals. For example, when the MAX-BET button 22 is operated in a state where a betting medal is not set, 3 (prescribed number of sheets) are subtracted from the number of credits, and 3 betting medals are set. The settlement button 23 is operated when the medals and bet medals stored as the number of credits are settled. When the settlement button 23 is operated, the number of medals obtained by adding the credit and the bet medals is paid out from the medal payout opening 9. The bet medal may be settled by the first operation of the settlement button 23 and the credit may be settled by the second operation. In the present embodiment, the operation of the MAX-BET button 22 or 1 BET button 21 may be referred to as BET operation.

  The start lever 24 is operated by the player when starting the game. The player can instruct the start of the game by performing the start operation on the start lever 24 while the game can be started. The start lever 24 of the present embodiment can be tilted in any direction 360 degrees from a state substantially perpendicular to the front door 3. In addition, the grip ball portion of the start lever 24 is formed of a translucent resin, and incorporates the lever effect lamp 42. The lever effect lamp 42 lights up in a predetermined effect.

  The stop button 25 is operated by the player when stopping the reel 12. The stop button 25 also includes a stop button 25L, a stop button 25C, and a stop button 25R. The stop button 25L corresponds to the reel 12L, the stop button 25C corresponds to the reel 12C, and the stop button 25R corresponds to the reel 12R. When the stop button 25 corresponding to the reel 12 is operated (hereinafter referred to as "stop operation") while the reel 12 is rotating, the reel 12 is stopped.

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

  When all the reels 12 stop, a combination of symbols as a result of the game is displayed on the activated line, and the game is ended. As described later, when the game is started, each reel 12 accelerates to a fixed rotation speed. In a period in which each reel 12 has a constant rotational speed (a period in which the reel 12 is in steady rotation), a stop operation for displaying the result of the game on the active line in a stopped state can be performed. On the other hand, in the acceleration period from the start of rotation of each reel 12 to the steady rotation, even if the reel 12 is rotating, the stop operation for displaying the result of the game is not accepted.

  The effect button 26 is operated by the player when giving an instruction regarding an effect. For example, the user can instruct execution of a specific effect by operating the effect button 26. That is, the specific effect is performed in response to the operation of the effect button 26 (trigger). It is also possible to combine the function of the effect button 26 with the MAX-BET button 22. According to the above configuration, the effect button 26 is omitted, and the number of parts can be reduced.

  The direction specifying button 27 is operated by the player, for example, when a menu image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. The direction specification button 27 is configured to include an up button, a down button, a right button, and a left button. For example, by operating the direction specifying button 27, it is possible to move a cursor for specifying an option displayed on the menu image. Specifically, when the upper button is operated, the cursor in the menu image moves upward. Similarly, when the lower button is operated, the cursor moves downward, when the right button is operated, the cursor moves right, and when the left button is operated, the cursor moves left. Further, in the non-playing state, when the direction specifying button 27 is operated, the master volume of the gaming machine 1 is changed.

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

  The respective stop operation order display lamps 29 are provided in an area below the display window 11 in the panel 10, and notify the order of the operation of the respective stop buttons 25. Specifically, the stop operation order display lamp 29L is provided at a position (lower left side of the display window 11) corresponding to the reel 12L, and the stop operation order display lamp 29C is a position corresponding to the reel 12C (a position of the display window 11). The stop operation order display lamp 29R is provided at the center lower side, and is provided at a position corresponding to the reel 12R (lower right side of the display window 11). For example, it is assumed that the player is notified of the sequence (so-called reverse pressing) of the stop button 25R in the first stop operation, the stop button 25C in the second stop operation, and the stop button 25L in the third stop operation. In the above case, the stop operation order display lamp 29R lights up when the game is started, and the stop operation order display lamp 29C lights up after the stop button 25R is operated, and the stop operation order after the stop button 25C is operated The indicator lamp 29L lights up.

  As shown in FIG. 1, above the display window 11 of the front door 3, a liquid crystal display device 30 for displaying various images is provided. The liquid crystal display device 30 displays a moving image and a still image according to the effect performed by the gaming machine 1. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 30 reports information relating to the result of the internal lottery process described later, information suggesting the gaming state, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 1, upper lamps 35 (L, R) are provided on the upper end side of the front door 3. The upper lamp 35 includes, for example, a light emitting diode capable of emitting light of each color (blue, yellow, green, red, etc.) and a lens covering the light emitting diode. For example, when the winning combination is stopped and displayed on the activated line, the upper lamp 35 emits light in an aspect (color) according to the winning combination. Moreover, the upper lamp | ramp 35 light-emits in the aspect according to the said production | presentation in each production | presentation.

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front door 3 is provided with a return button 33. The return button 33 is operated to eliminate the medal clogging in the medal passage inside the gaming machine 1. By operating the return button 33, the medals stuck in the medal channel are discharged from the medal payout opening 9.

  The front door 3 is provided with a locking device 4 in which a keyhole is formed. The front door 3 is locked by the locking device 4 of the front door 3 engaging with a locking piece (not shown) of the cabinet 2. As shown in FIG. 1, the keyhole of the locking device 4 is located on the front of the front door 3, and a key (not shown) for unlocking the front door 3 can be inserted. As described later, various operation units (for example, setting change buttons 37) are provided inside the cabinet 2. Each operation unit inside the cabinet 2 is operated by a key manager who unlocks the front door 3 (for example, a store clerk at a game arcade where the game machine 1 is installed).

  As shown in FIG. 3, a selector 34 capable of switching the flow path of the medal inserted from the medal insertion portion 8 is provided on the back surface of the front door 3. Specifically, the selector 34 includes a solenoid (not shown), and the passage of the medal is switched according to the ON / OFF state of the solenoid. In addition, the ON / OFF state of the solenoid is changed depending on whether or not the insertion of the medal is permitted. For example, when the insertion of the medal is permitted, the solenoid of the selector 34 is in the ON state, and the selector 34 guides the medal inserted from the medal insertion portion 8 to the inside of the gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. 3, an inserted medal guide member 522 is provided in the vicinity of the right side of the selector 34 when viewed from the inside of the gaming machine 1. The inserted medal guide member 522 guides the medal having passed the selector 34 to the hopper 520 provided inside the cabinet 2.

  On the other hand, when the insertion of the medal is not permitted (for example, when the reel 12 is rotating), the solenoid of the selector 34 is in the OFF state, and the selector 34 selects the medal inserted from the medal insertion portion 8 Lead to the outside of 1. Further, the selector 34 guides the foreign substance (for example, illegal medal) inserted from the medal insertion portion 8 to the outside of the gaming machine 1 even when insertion of the medal is permitted. As shown in FIG. 3, a discharged medal guide member 523 is provided near the lower side of the selector 34. The ejection medal guide member 523 guides the medals and the like from the selector 34 to the medal payout opening 9 on the front side of the front door 3.

  As shown in FIG. 2, inside the cabinet 2, a hopper 520 having a tank portion 521 a for storing medals and having a discharge slit 521 b for discharging medals is provided. The medals inserted from the medal insertion portion 8 are stored in the tank portion 521a, and the medals stored in the tank portion 521a are paid out from the discharge slit 521b to the tray unit 7 through the medal payout opening 9. For example, the hopper 520 pays out the medals when the combination of symbols relating to winning is displayed on the activated line or when the settlement button 23 is operated.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a payout medal guide member 524 is provided on the back of the front door 3. The payout medal guide member 524 guides the medal from the hopper 520 to the medal payout opening 9. Specifically, the payout medal guide member 524 has an opening, which faces the discharge slit 521 b of the hopper 520 in a state where the front door 3 is closed. The medals discharged from the discharge slit 521 b enter the opening of the payout medal guide member 524, and are guided to the medal payout port 9 by the payout medal guide member 524.

  As shown in FIG. 2, an auxiliary storage section 530 is provided inside the cabinet 2. The auxiliary storage unit 530 stores the medals overflowing from the hopper 520. A hole may be provided to penetrate the bottom of the auxiliary storage unit 530 and the bottom of the cabinet 2, and the medals overflowing from the hopper may be discharged to the outside of the gaming machine 1 through the hole.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a main control board 300 is provided inside the cabinet 2. Specifically, the main control board 300 is housed in a transparent board case and attached to the back plate of the cabinet 2. On the main control board 300, various electronic components including a main CPU 301 described later are mounted. The main control board 300 is electrically connected to various boards including a reel board 100, a relay board 200, a sub control board 400, and a power supply board 500, which will be described later, through connectors (not shown). In addition, the various substrates mentioned above may be comprised with a single board | substrate, and may be comprised with a several board | substrate.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a setting display unit 36 and a setting change button 37 are provided inside the cabinet 2. The setting display unit 36 displays the setting value of the gaming machine 1. The set value is a numerical value related to the payout rate of the gaming machine 1, and various types of lottery are executed at a probability according to the set value in each game. For example, set values “1” to “6” are provided, and the set value “6” has the highest payout rate. In the present embodiment, when the setting change key (not shown) is inserted into the key hole (not shown) for setting change and rotated, the setting display unit 36 displays the setting value.

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, a sub control board 400 is provided on the back of the front door 3. The sub control substrate 400 is configured to include various substrates including the effect control substrate 410, the image control substrate 420, and the sound substrate 430.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a power supply device 510 is provided inside the cabinet 2. The power supply device 510 includes an AC-DC converter and a DC-DC converter (both not shown), generates a DC voltage from an AC voltage supplied from the outside of the gaming machine 1, and generates plural types of DC voltages from the generated DC voltage. Generate a DC voltage. For example, the power supply device 510 includes a DC voltage of 32 V used to drive a motor and a solenoid, a DC voltage of 12 V supplied to the liquid crystal display 30, and a 5 V supplied to an electronic circuit board (for example, the main control board 300). And generate a DC voltage of

  As shown in FIG. 2, the power supply device 510 is provided with a power button 511 and a reset button 512. When the power button 511 is operated to the ON state, power is supplied to the gaming machine 1, and when the power button 511 is operated to the OFF state, the power is shut off. The reset button 512 is operated when resetting the gaming state or the like. Specifically, when the reset button is operated, a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 303 described later is reset to an initial value.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the power supply device 510 is provided with a shielding plate 513. The shielding plate 513 is located on the front side of the power button 511 and the reset button 512. In addition, the shielding plate 513 can be moved to a position where the power button 511 and the reset button 512 are shielded and a position not shielded. Specifically, in a state where the front door 3 is closed, the shielding plate 513 shields the power button 511 and the reset button 512. According to the above configuration, for example, a wire is inserted into the sound emission hole of the speaker 31 from the outside of the gaming machine 1, and an illegal operation of operating the power button 511 or the reset button 512 inside the gaming machine 1 is suppressed.

<Circuit of gaming machine>
The structure of the gaming machine 1 has been described above. The function of each circuit provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described below with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, the gaming machine 1 includes a reel substrate 100, a relay substrate 200, a main control substrate 300, a sub control substrate 400, and a power supply substrate 500.

<Main control board>
As shown in FIG. 6, the main control board 300 includes a main CPU 301, a main ROM 302, a main RAM 303, a random number generator 304, and an I / F (interface) circuit 305. The main CPU 301, the main ROM 302, and the main RAM 303 may be provided as separate electronic devices, or may be provided as a one-chip microcomputer in which each element is integrally configured.

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

  The main CPU 301 reads the control program stored in the main ROM 302, and performs predetermined processing according to the progress of the game, thereby performing various processing including the sub control board 400, each reel 12, the hopper 520, and the main display ML. Control the device.

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

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

  The I / F circuit 305 inputs, to the main CPU 301, signals from the switches SW (for example, the start switch 24SW) of various operation units (for example, the start lever 24) and signals from the respective sensors SE (for example, the medal sensor 34SE). Signals from each switch SW and each sensor SE are high level or low level signals. In the present embodiment, for the sake of explanation, a signal of the first level (high level or low level) is referred to as an ON signal, and a signal of the second level (low level or high level) is referred to as an OFF signal. Do. Whether the first level which is the ON signal is high level or low level is set according to the type of the switch SW or the sensor SE.

  The I / F circuit 305 outputs various signals for driving the main display ML, the hopper 520 and the respective reels 12 to the outside of the main control board 300. Also, the I / F circuit 305 outputs various commands to the sub control board 400. Note that the command from the sub control board 400 is not received by the main control board 300 in order to prevent an incorrect command from being input to the main control board.

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

  The stepping motor 101 comprises a plurality of (four) coils. The combination of coils excited among the respective coils is sequentially switched each time a drive pulse is input from the reel substrate 100, and the combination of coils to be excited is sequentially switched, whereby each reel 12 is rotated. Specifically, when the combination of the excited coils of the stepping motor 101 is switched once, the reel 12 is rotated by a predetermined angle. For example, when the pulse is applied 24 times, the reel 12 rotates by an angle of one frame (unit area U), and when the pulse is applied 504 times, the reel 12 rotates 1 revolution. In the above configuration, the rotation speed of the reel 12 becomes faster as the time interval at which the drive pulse is applied is shorter.

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

  The relay board 200 relays a signal from the main control board 300 to the main display ML. In response to the signal output from main control board 300, main display ML is driven. Further, the relay board 200 relays ON / OFF signals inputted to the main control board 300 from the sensors (start switch 24SW etc. described later) which detect the operation of the operation parts (start lever 24 etc.). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, relay board 200 relays ON / OFF signals from 1 BET switch 21SW, MAX-BET switch 22SW, settlement switch 23SW, start switch 24SW, stop switch 25SW and medal sensor 34SE. Do. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the power supply substrate 500 relays ON / OFF signals of various sensors or switches including the full tank sensor 530SE, the reset switch 512SE, and the payout sensor 112SE.

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

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

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

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

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

  The full tank sensor 530SE detects that the auxiliary storage unit 530 is full. Specifically, the full tank sensor 530SE is provided at a predetermined height from the bottom of the auxiliary storage unit 530, and the ON signal is generated when the medals inside the auxiliary storage unit 530 increase and reach the position of the full tank sensor 530SE. Are output to the main control board 300. The ON signal of the full tank sensor 530SE is input to the main control board 300 via the power supply board 500. When the ON signal of the full tank sensor 530SE is input, the main CPU 301 displays, for example, a message “hopper full error” on the liquid crystal display device 30, and shifts to an error state. When the message is displayed, for example, after the salesclerk of the game arcade collects the medals of the auxiliary storage unit 530, the error state is canceled by operating the reset button 512.

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

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

  The setting change switch 37SW illustrated in FIG. 6 detects an operation of the setting change button 37. The ON signal from the setting change switch 37SW is input to the main control board 300. When the ON signal from the setting change switch 37SW is input, the main CPU 301 updates the display of the setting display unit 36. Further, when the ON signal from the setting change switch 37SW is input in a period when the setting value is not displayed on the setting display unit 36, the main CPU 301 causes the stored number indicator 16 to display a regulation period ratio (described later).

  The medal sensor 34SE detects a medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 8. Specifically, the medal sensor 34SE outputs an ON signal when the medal is positioned inside the selector 34 in the medal passage. On the other hand, when the medal is not located inside the selector 34, the medal sensor 34SE outputs an OFF signal. The ON / OFF signal from the medal sensor 34SE is input to the main control board 300 via the relay board 200. In addition to the medal sensor 34SE of the selector 34 described above, a medal sensor may be provided on the inserted medal guide member 522 located downstream of the selector 34. In the above configuration, when the ON signal of the medal sensor of the inserted medal guide member 522 is input after the ON signal of the medal sensor 34SE of the selector 34 is input, the main CPU 301 determines that the medal has been inserted. It is also good. On the other hand, for example, after the ON signal of the medal sensor 34SE of the selector 34 is input, when the ON signal of the medal sensor of the inserted medal guide member 522 is not input, there is a possibility that the medals stay in the medal flow path The main CPU 301 may notify of an error because it is present.

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

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

  The start switch 24SW of the present embodiment is formed so as to detect the direction in which the start lever 24 is operated. Specifically, the start switch 24SW can individually detect any one of a push-up operation, push-down operation, push-down operation, push-down operation, push-down operation, and left-hand operation. is there. For example, the start switch 24SW outputs the ON signal when the start lever 24 is operated to be pushed up, the start switch 24SWD outputs the ON signal when the operation is operated to be pressed, and the ON when the right side is operated. It comprises a plurality of sensors including a start switch 24 SWR for outputting a signal and a start switch 24 SWL for outputting an ON signal when operated to the left. According to the above configuration, for example, the effects to be performed can be differentiated between when the start lever 24 is pressed and when it is pressed.

<Sub control board>
The sub control board 400 controls the liquid crystal display device 30, the speakers (31, 32) and each lamp (for example, the effect lamp 28). As shown in FIG. 6, the sub control substrate 400 is configured of a plurality of substrates including an effect control substrate 410, an image control substrate 420, and a sound substrate 430. In addition, the sub control board 400 includes various sensors including the effect button switch 26SW and the direction specifying switch 27SW, the housing lamp 5, the effect lamp 28, the stop operation order display lamp 29, the lever effect lamp 42 and the upper part Various lamps including the lamp 35 are electrically connected.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the volume control switch 44 is electrically connected to the sub control board 400. The volume adjustment switch 44 is used to adjust the master volume of the gaming machine 1. As the volume adjustment switch 44, for example, a dip switch is suitably adopted. As described above, the master volume can also be adjusted by the operation of the direction specification button 27. That is, the master volume is adjusted by operating either the direction specification button 27 or the volume adjustment switch 44.

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

  As shown in FIG. 6, the effect control board 410 includes an I / F circuit 411, a sub CPU 412, a sub ROM 413, and a sub RAM 414. The effect control board 410 (sub CPU 412) controls various types of lamps including the housing lamp 5, the effect lamp 28, the stop operation order display lamp 29, and the lever effect lamp 42 and the sound board 430. Further, the effect control board 410 gives the image control board 420 a command to cause the liquid crystal display device 30 to display each image.

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

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

  The sub CPU 412 executes the control program stored in the sub ROM 413, and controls various lamps (for example, the housing lamp 5) and the sound substrate 430 based on each data stored in the sub ROM 413. For example, the sub CPU 412 reads data indicating a blinking pattern of the housing lamp 5 from the sub ROM 413 and blinks the housing lamp 5. Further, the sub CPU 412 generates a random number value R4 used in effect control processing described later. For example, random numbers in the range of 0 to 65535 are suitably adopted as the random value R4. The sub ROM 413 may be configured by a single electronic component or may be configured by a plurality of electronic components (storage devices).

  The image control board 420 causes the liquid crystal display device 30 to display various images in response to a command from the effect control board 410. As shown in FIG. 6, the image control board 420 includes an image control CPU 421, an image control ROM 422, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 423, a CGROM 424, and a VRAM 425.

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

  The sound substrate 430 is controlled by the image control CPU 421 to generate an acoustic signal. The acoustic signal generated by the sound substrate 430 is supplied to the speaker 31 and the speaker 32, and is output as a sound wave. As shown in FIG. 6, the sound board 430 includes a sound source IC 431 and a sound source ROM 432. The image control CPU 421 controls the sound substrate 430 (sound source IC 431) in response to a command from the sub CPU 412.

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

  The sound source IC 431 generates an acoustic signal from the sound data of the sound source ROM 432. The sound source IC 431 is configured to include a decoder, a control register, and an A / D converter (all not shown). The decoder of the sound source IC 431 reads acoustic data from the sound source ROM 432 in response to an instruction from the sub CPU 412. Also, after adjusting the volume of the read sound data, the decoder of the sound source IC 431 stores the sound data in the control register. A plurality of sound data is stored in the control register, and each sound data stored in the control register is supplied to the A / D converter in the order of storage. The A / D converter generates an acoustic signal from the acoustic data and supplies it to the amplifier 433. The amplifier 433 amplifies the acoustic signal supplied from the sound source IC 431 (A / D converter) and supplies the amplified signal to the speaker 31 and the speaker 32. The CPU for controlling the sound source IC 431 may be provided separately from the sub CPU 412 and the image control CPU 421.

<Each data used by the main CPU>
The description of each circuit of the gaming machine 1 is as described above. Hereinafter, various data stored in the main ROM 302 will be described using the drawings. The main ROM 302 has the symbol code table shown in FIG. 7, the winning area lottery table shown in FIG. 8, the winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 9, the winning combination definition table shown in FIG. 10, the transition symbol definition table shown in FIG. A variety of data including an instruction determination table shown in FIG. 15, a rotating drum effect determination table shown in FIG. 17, and an AT determination table shown in FIG. 18 are stored.

  FIG. 7 is a conceptual view of a symbol code table. The symbol code table is configured to include symbol codes for identifying each symbol of each reel 12. As understood from FIG. 7, in each reel 12, “red seven”, “white seven”, “black bar”, “white bar”, “replay”, “bell x”, “bell y”, “bell z”, “watermelon” and “cherry” 10 kinds of symbols are arranged. As shown in FIG. 7, each symbol code corresponds to each symbol. Specifically, “00000001” of symbol code 01 corresponds to “red seven”, “00000010” of symbol code 02 corresponds to “white seven”, and “black bar” corresponds to “symbol 03” 00000011 corresponds, “White BAR” corresponds to “00000100” of symbol code 04, “Replay” corresponds to “00000101” of symbol code 05, and “bell x” corresponds to “symbol 100” "00000110" corresponds, "bell y" corresponds to the symbol code 07 "00000111", "bell z" corresponds to the symbol code 08 "00001000", and "watermelon" the symbol "00001001" of the code 09 corresponds, and "00001010" of the symbol code 10 corresponds to "cherry". The symbol code is used, for example, in priority storage processing described later.

  FIG. 8 is a conceptual diagram of a winning area lottery table. The main CPU 301 determines a winning area by using a winning area lottery table and a random number value R1 in an internal lottery process to be described later. As shown in FIG. 8, each winning area lottery table is configured to include a plurality of winning areas and each lottery value corresponding to each winning area. FIG. 8 shows the names of the respective winning areas. The winning area lottery table is stored in the main ROM 302 for each set value (1 to 6). FIG. 8 exemplifies a winning area lottery table to be referred to in the case of the setting value “1”. In FIG. 8, the lottery value of the loss, the lottery value of the overlapping bonus, and the lottery value of the single bonus are omitted.

  Each winning area of the winning area lottery table designates each winning combination defined in the winning combination determination table shown in FIG. In FIG. 9, the replay is described as "rip" in short. Similarly, in other figures, replay may be abbreviated as "rip".

  For example, it is assumed that "batting order replay X 1" of the winning area number "01" is determined in the internal lottery process. As shown in FIG. 9, the winning area number “01” designates the winning combination “normal replay” and the winning combination “RT2 transition replay”. That is, in the game in which the winning area “strike order replay X1” is won, a plurality of types of winning combinations are redundantly designated. In addition, for example, when the batting order bell A1 of the winning area number “18” is determined, the winning combination “correct bell 1” “correct bell 2” “correct bell 3” “failing bell 1” “failing bell 5” “ Failure Bell 9 "failure Bell 11" "failure Bell 15" "failure Bell 16" "failure Bell 21" "failure bell 22" and "failure bell 26" are won in duplicate. The combination of symbols of winning combinations designated in the winning area is permitted to stop on the activated line. In the present embodiment, when a plurality of winning combinations are won in duplicate, the symbols of the winning combinations having a large number of payouts are prioritized and stopped and displayed on the activated line.

  Each lottery value of the winning area lottery table is subtracted to random number value R1 in the internal lottery process. Specifically, in the internal lottery process, the main CPU 301 subtracts each lottery value corresponding to each winning area from the random number value R1 in the ascending order of the winning area (the order from "00" to "34"). In the internal lottery process, a winning area in which the result of subtracting the lottery value from the random value R1 is a negative number is determined. The probability of becoming a negative number when the random number value R1 is subtracted is higher as the lottery value is larger, so the probability of winning as the winning area having the larger lottery value becomes higher among the winning areas.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the winning area lottery table is configured to include each lottery value for each RT state. Each RT state includes the RT0 state, the RT1 state, and the RT2 state. Each RT state shifts when the RT transition symbol described later is stopped and displayed on the effective line. The main CPU 301 subtracts the lottery value corresponding to the RT state to the random value R1. Therefore, the probability that each winning area is won corresponds to the RT state.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the winning area lottery table includes each lottery value of the bonus operating state. A transition to the bonus operation state is made when the symbol combination relating to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the activated line. The prescribed number of bet medals in the bonus activated state is 3, and the bonus activated state ends when 297 medals are paid out. When the bonus operation state ends, the main CPU 301 shifts to the RT0 state. Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the winning area lottery table includes the lottery values in the internal state. When the main CPU 301 does not stop display on the activated line in the game in which the bonus combination is won, the main CPU 301 shifts to an internal state in which the state in which the bonus combination is won is maintained.

  As understood from FIG. 8, each lottery value of the winning area numbers “01” to “11” (hereinafter referred to as “replay winning area”) is different for each RT state. Specifically, in the RT0 state, as shown in FIG. 8, a lottery value “9278” is allocated to the winning area of “normal replay” among the replay winning areas, and the lottery values of the other replay winning areas are numerical values. It is "0". That is, in the RT0 state, “normal replay” is won among the replay winning areas.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the RT1 state, lottery values “1548” are allocated to “winning replays X1 to X5” and regular replay winning areas among the replay winning areas, and lottery values for other replay winning areas. Is the numerical value "0". That is, in the RT1 state, the batting order replays X1 to X5 and the “normal replay” are won in the replaying game winning area. Also, the probability that any winning area of the re-game winning area is determined is 9288 (1548 × 6) / 65536.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the RT2 state, lottery values “7672” are allocated to “wining order replays Y1 to Y5” and regular replay winning areas among the replaying game winning areas, and lottery values for other replaying game winning areas Is the numerical value "0". That is, in the RT2 state, the batting order replays Y1 to Y5 and the “normal replay” in the replaying game winning area are won. Also, the probability that any winning area of the re-game winning area is determined is 46032 (7672 × 6) / 65536.

  As understood from the above description, the winning probability of the RT2 state replay win area is higher than that of the RT0 state and the RT1 replay area. Further, as understood from FIG. 8, the lottery values of the winning area numbers “12” to “32” (hereinafter referred to as “winning winning area”) and the winning area numbers “33” and “34” in which the bonus combination is won are It is common in each RT state. That is, the winning probability of the winning combination area and the bonus combination is equal in each RT state. Therefore, the RT2 state has a high probability of winning a winning combination as compared with the RT0 state and the RT1 state, and is an RT state advantageous to the player.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the internal state, the lottery value "17572" is assigned to the winning area of "normal replay" in the replay win area, batting order replay X1, batting order replay X2 and batting order replay Y1. The lottery value “128” is allocated to each of the other, and the lottery value of the other replay winning area is the numerical value “0”. That is, in the internal state, “normal replay”, “strike replay X1”, “strike replay X2” and “strike replay Y1” among the replay winning areas are won. Also, the probability that any winning area of the re-game winning area is determined is 17956 (17572 + 128 × 3) / 65536.

  FIG. 10 is a conceptual view of a winning combination definition table. The winning combination definition table defines combinations of symbols which are permitted to stop on the activated line in the game in which each winning combination is won. For example, in the game in which the winning combination "bonus combination" is won, it is permitted that the symbol combination of "red seven-red seven-red seven" is stopped at the effective line. Also, for example, in a game in which the winning combination "correct bell 1" is won, "bell x-cherry-black BAR", "bell x-cherry-cherry", "bell z-cherry-black BAR", "bell z-cherry- "Cherry" symbol combination can be stopped on the effective line. That is, the symbol combination relating to the winning combination "correct bell 1" is provided with a plurality of symbol combinations in which the left symbol is the bell x symbol or the bell y symbol, the middle symbol is the cherry symbol and the right symbol is the black BAR symbol or the cherry symbol. .

  As shown in FIG. 10, the winning combination definition table is configured to include the permission bit number of each winning combination and the number of medals paid out when the symbol combination related to each winning combination is stopped at the valid line. FIG. 10 shows the number of payouts when the symbol combination relating to each winning combination is stopped on the active line in the gaming state in which the prescribed number is three. When a plurality of winning combinations are selected in duplicate, the winning combination with the larger number of payouts is preferentially displayed on the activated line. In addition, Replay is displayed on the activated line as a stop prior to other winning combinations, and the bonus combination has a lower priority than the other winning combinations.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the winning combinations "failed bell 1-27", "correct solution bell", "watermelon role", "cherry roles A and B", "single sheet role" or "9 sheet role" When the symbol combination relating to the winning combination designated at (1) is displayed on the activated line, medals of the number of payouts corresponding to each winning combination are awarded to the player. In the present embodiment, the winning combination in which the medal is paid out when displayed on the activated line is referred to as a "winning winning combination". In addition, when "Normal Replay", "RT2 Transition Replay", and "RT1 Transition Replay" (a winning combination designated in the game in which the replay winning area has been won) is displayed on the effective line, the next game is set to be replayed. Ru. In the present embodiment, there is a case where the winning combination in which the next game is to be replayed when displayed on the activated line may be collectively referred to as “replay”.

  Each permission bit number of the winning combination definition table designates each display permission bit of the display permission bit storage area of the main RAM 303. The display permission bit storage area is configured to include a plurality of display permission bits, and each display permission bit corresponds to each winning combination. For example, when the batting order replay X1 of the winning area number "01" is won, the respective symbol combinations of the winning combinations "normal replay", "RT2 transition replay A", "RT2 transition replay B" and "RT2 transition replay C" It is assumed that the effective line is permitted to stop. In the above case, each display permission bit designated by permission bit numbers “2”, “3”, “4” and “5” in the display permission bit storage area is set to “1”, and the others are set to “0”. Ru. In addition, the batting order bell A1 of the winning area number "18" is won, and the winning roles "correct bell 1 to 3", "failed bell 1", "failed bell 5", "failed bell 9" and "failed bell 11" It is assumed that each symbol combination of “Failing Bell 15”, “Failing Bell 16”, “Failing Bell 21”, “Failing Bell 22” and “Failing Bell 26” is permitted to stop on the valid line. In the above case, the permission bit numbers “36”, “9”, “13”, “17”, “19”, “23”, “24”, “29”, “30” and “34” are designated in the display permission bit storage area. The display permission bit is set to "1", and the others are set to "0".

  The main RAM 303 stores a display combination storage area to be compared with the display permission bit storage area in display determination processing described later. The display combination storage area is configured to include a plurality of displayable bits, and each displayable bit corresponds to each winning combination (similar to the display permission bit storage area). Further, each displayable bit is set to “1” when there is a possibility that the symbol combination related to the winning combination corresponding to the displayable bit may stop on the valid line, and the symbol combination related to the corresponding winning combination is valid Set to '0' if there is no possibility of stopping on the line. For example, when each reel 12 starts to rotate, all the displayable bits are set to “1” since there is a possibility that symbol combinations relating to all winning combinations will stop on the valid line. Also, each displayable bit of the display combination storing area is updated each time each reel 12 stops, and when all the reels 12 stop, it corresponds to the symbol combination related to the winning combination actually stopped on the effective line. Only the displayable bit is "1".

  The winning combination won in the internal lottery process is stopped on the active line according to the operation mode of each stop button 25 of the player. Specifically, each winning combination is stopped on the active line according to the stop operation position of each stop button 25 and the order of the stop operation. For example, symbols located within a range of 4 frames (5 frames including the stop operation position) from the stop operation position (hereinafter referred to as "pull-in range") can be stopped on the effective line, and symbols located outside the pull-in range are Even if it is a symbol constituting the winning combination, it is not stopped on the activated line (a so-called "dropout" occurs). Further, as described above, in one game, a plurality of types of winning combinations may be won in duplicate. In a game in which a plurality of types of winning combinations are won, for example, the symbol combination relating to the winning combination according to the order of the stop operation is stopped at the effective line.

  11 and 12 are explanatory views of the correspondence between the winning area, the stop operation order, and the winning combination (combination of symbols stopped at the valid line) to be stopped at the valid line.

  FIG. 11 is a view for explaining the winning combinations (replays) to be stopped on the activated line in each stop operation order in the game in which the re-game winning area is won. As shown in FIG. 11, when any of the winning areas “strike order replays X1 to X5” is won, “normal replay” or “RT2 transition replay” is stopped at the effective line according to the mode of the stop operation. Specifically, in the game in which the winning area “strike order replay X1” is won, the stop operation order in which the reel 12L is subjected to the first stop operation, the reel 12C is subjected to the second stop operation, and the reel 12R is subjected to the third stop operation In the case of “stop middle operation order”, the symbol combination according to the winning combination “RT2 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the effective line. On the other hand, in the game in which the winning area “strike order replay X1” is won, when the stop operation is performed in an order other than “left middle right”, the symbol combination relating to the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the activated line.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the game in which the winning area "batting order replay X 2" is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of "right and left", the symbol combination relating to the winning combination "RT2 transition replay" is stopped and displayed on the effective line. Ru. On the other hand, in the game in which the winning area “strike order replay X2” is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order other than “right and left middle”, the symbol combination relating to the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the effective line. In addition, in the game where the winning area “strike order replay X3” is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of “middle left and right”, the symbol combination relating to the winning combination “RT2 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the effective line. On the other hand, in the game in which the winning area “strike order replay X3” is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order other than “middle left and right”, the symbol combination relating to the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the effective line. Similarly, in the game in which the winning area "batting order replay X 4" is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of "middle right left", the symbol combination relating to the winning combination "RT2 transition replay" is stopped and displayed on the effective line. On the other hand, in the game in which the winning area "batting order replay X 4" is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order other than "middle right left", the symbol combination relating to the winning combination "normal replay" is stopped and displayed on the effective line. In the game where the winning area "Sequence replay X5" is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of the first right stop, the symbol combination relating to the winning combination "RT2 transition replay" is stopped and displayed on the effective line, other than the first right stop When the stop operation is performed in the order, the symbol combination relating to the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the activated line.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the game in which the winning area "batting order replay Y 2" is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of "right and left", the symbol combination relating to the winning combination "normal replay" is stopped and displayed on the effective line. . On the other hand, in the game where the winning area “strike order replay Y2” is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order other than “right and left middle”, the symbol combination relating to the winning combination “RT1 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the effective line. In addition, in the game where the winning area “strike order replay Y3” is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of “middle left and right”, the symbol combination relating to the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the activated line. On the other hand, when the stop area is operated in an order other than "middle left and right" in the game in which the winning area "strike order replay Y3" is won, the symbol combination relating to the winning combination "RT1 transition replay" is stopped and displayed on the effective line. Similarly, in the game in which the winning area "batting order replay Y 4" is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of "middle right left", the symbol combination relating to the winning combination "normal replay" is stopped and displayed on the activated line. On the other hand, when the stop area is operated in an order other than "middle right left" in the game in which the winning area "batting order replay Y4" is won, the symbol combination relating to the winning combination "RT1 transition replay" is stopped and displayed on the effective line. In the game where the winning area "Sequence replay Y5" is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of the first right stop, the symbol combination relating to the winning combination "normal replay" is stopped and displayed on the active line, and the order other than the first right stop When the stop operation is performed, the symbol combination relating to the winning combination "RT1 transition replay" is stopped and displayed on the effective line.

  FIG. 12 shows a winning combination in which the winning line is stopped at the effective line in each stop operation sequence in the game in which the winning area “bats order bell” (A1 to A3, B1 to B3, C1 to C3, D1 to D3, E1 to E3) is won. It is a figure explaining. When the winning area “bat order bell” is determined, one of the winning combinations “failed bell 1 to 27” and the winning combination “correct bells 1 to 3” are won in duplicate. As understood from FIG. 12, in the game in which the batting bell is won, the symbol association pertaining to the failure bell or the correct bell is stopped at the effective line according to the stop operation order. In the present embodiment, the stop operation order in which the symbol combination relating to the correct answer bell is stopped and displayed on the effective line is referred to as the “correct answer push order” of the correct answer bell.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the game in which the batting order bell A (1 to 3) is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of "left middle right" (correct pressing order), the correct bell is stopped and displayed on the valid line. Specifically, in the game in which the batting order bell A is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of “left middle right”, the stop control to display each correct answer bell on the valid line is performed, and the correct answer bell 1 or the correct answer bell 2 The stop display is made on the effective line regardless of the stop operation position. On the other hand, in the game in which the batting order bell A is determined, when the stop operation is performed in an order other than “left middle right”, stop control is performed to draw the failure bell won in the current game into the valid line. The failure bell may be dropped depending on the stop operation position.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the game in which the batting bell B (1 to 3) is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of "right and left" (the correct pressing order), the correct bell is stopped and displayed on the valid line. Specifically, in the game in which the batting order bell B is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of “right and left middle”, stop control is performed to display each correct answer bell on the active line, and the correct answer bell 1 or the correct answer bell 2 is stopped It is displayed stopped on the effective line regardless of the operation position. On the other hand, in the game in which the batting order bell B is determined, when the stop operation is performed in an order other than “right and left middle”, stop control is performed to draw the failure bell won in this game into the valid line.

  As described above, when the correct order of the correct bell is left first stop (left middle right, right and left middle), the symbol combination of the correct bell 1 or the correct bell 2 is stopped and displayed on the effective line. Specifically, in the case of the left first stop, the symbol combination of the correct answer bell 1 is stopped and displayed on the right downward line (effective line). However, depending on the stop operation position, the symbol combination of the correct answer bell 1 may not be drawn to the right and down line. In the above case, the symbol combination of the correct answer bell 2 is stopped and displayed on the middle line. Specifically, when the stop operation position of the left reel 12L is the symbol positions “15” to “19”, the symbol combination of the correct bell 2 is stopped and displayed on the middle line, and the stop operation position of the left reel 12L is the symbol position “ In the cases other than 15 "to" 19 ", the symbol combination of correct answer bell 1 is stopped and displayed on the right downward line. In the above configuration, when the symbol combination of the correct bell (1, 2) is stopped and displayed on the effective line (right downward line, middle line) at the first left stop, each bell icon (bell x symbol, bell y symbol, A symbol combination "bell-bell-bell" configured by bell z symbol) is stopped and displayed on the upper line (invalid line).

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the game in which the batting order bell C (1 to 3) is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of "middle left and right" (correct pressing order), the correct bell is stopped and displayed on the valid line. Specifically, in the game in which the batting order bell C is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of "middle left and right", stop control is performed to display each correct answer bell on the active line, and the correct answer bell 1 or the correct answer bell 3 is stopped It is displayed stopped on the effective line regardless of the operation position. On the other hand, in the game in which the batting order bell C is determined, when the stop operation is performed in the order other than "middle left and right", stop control is performed to draw the failure bell won in the current game into the valid line.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the game in which the batting order bell D (1 to 3) is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of "middle right left" (correct pressing order), the symbol combination of the correct bell is stopped and displayed on the effective line. Ru. Specifically, in the game in which the batting order bell D is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of "middle right left", stop control is performed to display each symbol combination of each correct answer bell on the active line, and the correct answer bell 1 or correct answer The symbol combination of bell 3 is stopped and displayed on the effective line regardless of the stop operation position. On the other hand, in the game in which the batting order bell D is determined, when the stop operation is performed in the order other than “middle right left”, stop control is performed to draw the failure bell won in the current game into the valid line.

  As described above, when the correct order of the correct bell is middle first stop (middle left, right middle left, right middle), the symbol combination of the correct bell 1 or the correct bell 3 is stopped and displayed on the effective line. In the present embodiment, in the case of the first stop in the middle, the symbol combination of the correct answer bell 1 is stopped and displayed on the lower line (effective line). However, depending on the stop operation position, the symbol combination of the correct answer bell 1 may not be drawn to the lower line. In the above case, the symbol combination of the correct answer bell 3 is stopped and displayed on the middle line. Specifically, when the stop operation position of the left reel 12L is from the symbol positions "17" to "20" or "0", the symbol combination of the correct bell 3 is stopped and displayed on the middle line, and the stop operation position of the left reel 12L When the symbol position is other than "17" to "20" or "0", the symbol combination of correct answer bell 1 is stopped and displayed on the lower line. In the above configuration, when the symbol combination of the correct bell (1, 3) is stopped and displayed on the effective line (lower line, middle line) at the first stop in the middle, the symbol combination "bell-bell-bell" is the upper right line The stop display is displayed on (Invalid line).

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the game in which the batting order bell E (1 to 3) is won, the symbol of the correct bell is displayed when the stop operation is performed in the right first stop (right and left middle, right and middle left) order (correct pressing order). The combination is stopped on the valid line. Specifically, in the game in which the batting order bell E is won, when the stop operation is performed in the right first stop order, stop control is performed to display each symbol combination of each correct answer bell on the active line, and the correct answer bell 1 or correct answer Any symbol combination of the bell 2 is stopped and displayed on the effective line regardless of the stop operation position. On the other hand, in the game in which the batting order bell E is determined, when the stop operation is performed in the order other than the first right stop, the stop control is performed to draw the symbol combination of the failing bell won in the present game into the effective line.

  As described above, when the correct order of the correct bell is the right first stop, the symbol combination of the correct bell 1 or the correct bell 2 is stopped and displayed on the effective line, as in the case of the left first stop. Specifically, when the correct order of the correct bell is the right first stop, the symbol combination of the correct bell 1 is stopped and displayed on the lower right line, as in the case of the left first stop. Further, when the symbol combination of the correct answer bell 1 can not be drawn to the right downward line, the symbol combination of the correct answer bell 2 is stopped and displayed on the middle line. In the above configuration, when the symbol combination of the correct bell (1, 2) is stopped and displayed on the effective line (right downward line, middle line) at the first right stop, the symbol combination "bell-bell-bell" is the upper line The stop display is displayed on (Invalid line).

  As understood from the above description, in the game in which the winning area "bating bell" is won, the symbol combination relating to the "correct bell" (the number of payouts is nine) is effective when the stop operation is performed in the correct pushing order. Stop at the line. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed other than the correct pressing order, the missing eye may stop on the effective line. Therefore, when a game is played in the correct order, it is advantageous for the player as compared with the case where the game is performed other than the correct order. Although described later in detail, when the main CPU 301 is in the AT state, the correct pushing order of the correct bell is notified.

  As described above, the RT state is configured to include the RT0 state to the RT2 state. Moreover, RT state transfers, when RT transfer design is displayed on an effective line. Specifically, when the RT1 transition symbol is displayed on the effective line, the state shifts to the RT1 state. Similarly, when the RT2 transition symbol is displayed on the effective line, the state shifts to the RT2 state.

  FIG. 13 is a conceptual diagram of an RT transition symbol definition table. As understood from FIGS. 13 and 10, the RT2 transition symbol is a symbol combination of RT2 transition replay. That is, when the symbol combination relating to the RT2 transition replay is stopped and displayed on the activated line, the right of replay is granted, and the state shifts to the RT2 state.

  The RT1 transition symbol includes a symbol combination of RT1 transition replay. That is, when the symbol combination relating to the RT1 transition replay is stopped and displayed on the activated line, the right of replay is granted, and the state shifts to the RT1 state. Also, the RT1 transition symbol includes a specific missing eye. The lost eyes of the RT1 transition symbol are stopped and displayed on the activated line when each bell combination (correct bell, failure bell) is missed in the game in which the winning area "bating bell" is won. That is, when the stop operation is performed other than the correct pushing order of the batting bell and the stopping operation is performed at the timing when the winning failure bell can not be withdrawn, the RT1 transition symbol is stopped and displayed on the effective line.

  Although described later in detail, when the main CPU 301 is in the AT state, the stop operation order in which the RT2 transition replay is stopped is displayed. Also, when the main CPU 301 is in the AT state, by notifying the correct pushing order of the batting bell, the symbol combination relating to the correct bell can be stopped and displayed, and the RT1 transitioned symbol (the missing eye) is prevented from being stopped and displayed. be able to. Furthermore, when the main CPU 301 is in the AT state, it is possible to avoid that the correct pressing order of the normal replay is notified and the RT1 transition replay is stopped and displayed on the effective line in the game in which the batting order replay Y is won.

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

  In each AT state game, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display instruction information for instructing the stop operation order. In the present embodiment, in the AT state, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display instruction information for instructing a stop operation order which is advantageous for the player. On the other hand, in the normal state, an instruction of the stop operation order advantageous to the player is not given. Therefore, the AT state is an advantageous gaming state for the player as compared to the normal state. In the chance state, compared to the normal state, the transition to the AT state is easy to be determined, and the gaming state is advantageous for the player.

  In the start preparation state, in the same manner as in the AT state, the player is instructed to stop operation in an advantageous order. In the present embodiment, a period in which the player is instructed to stop in an advantageous manner is referred to as an “instruction period”. The instruction period includes each gaming state including the start preparation state and the AT state. Also, a period other than the instruction period (such as a normal state) may be referred to as a "non-instruction period". As will be described in detail later, a part of the game in the chance state is an instruction period, and in the chance state, a stop operation mode advantageous to the player is instructed.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state. As shown in FIG. 14, the gaming state is shifted at a specific opportunity. For example, when the AT state is won in the normal state, the state shifts to the precursor state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines the success or failure of the AT state in each game by AT determination processing. When the main CPU 301 wins the AT state in the normal state, the main CPU 301 changes the above-mentioned gaming state flag from the normal state to the precursor state. When the main CPU 301 wins the AT state in the normal state, the main CPU 301 sets an initial value to the precursor counter. The precursor counter indicates the number of games from transition from the precursor state to the AT state, and is provided, for example, in the main RAM 303. For the initial value of the precursor counter, any one of numerical values "0" to "32" is determined by lottery. The main CPU 301 subtracts the value “1” from the precursor counter in each of the precursor state games, and shifts the gaming state to the start preparation state when the precursor counter is decremented to the number “0”. When the AT state is won in the normal state, the main CPU 301 stores an initial value “50” in an AT counter indicating the number of remaining games in the AT state. The AT counter is provided, for example, in the main RAM 303.

  In the above configuration, when the initial value of the precursor counter is a numerical value "1" to "32", the state shifts to the AT state through the one to 32 game precursor states. When the initial value of the precursor counter is the numerical value "0", the next game winning the AT state is ready for start. In addition, even when the AT state is not won, it may be configured to shift to a squelch state at a specific opportunity (for example, winning of a rare role).

  As shown in FIG. 14, when the precursor state ends, transition to the AT state is made via the start preparation state. In the start preparation state, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display instruction information for instructing the correct pressing order of the RT2 transition replay. In the above configuration, when the stop operation is performed in the order instructed by the instruction information in the start preparation state, the RT2 transition replay is stopped and displayed on the effective line, and the RT state transitions to the RT2 state. Further, in the start preparation state, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display instruction information for instructing the correct answer pushing order of the correct answer bell. In the above configuration, when the stop operation is performed in the order instructed by the instruction information, the RT1 transition symbol is not displayed stopped on the effective line (does not miss the correct answer bell), so the RT2 state is shifted to the RT1 state (falling) do not do. When the RT state shifts to the RT2 state, the main CPU 301 shifts the gaming state from the start preparation state to the AT state. Note that the AT counter indicating the number of remaining games in the AT state is not decremented in the start preparation state.

  In the AT state, as in the start preparation state, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display instruction information for instructing the correct answer push order of the correct answer bell and instruction information for instructing the correct answer push order of the RT2 transition replay. Further, the main CPU 301 subtracts the value “1” from the AT counter in each AT state game. The AT state is, in principle, the RT2 state. Therefore, since the batting replay X does not win, the correct pushing order of the RT2 transition replay is not instructed in the AT state. However, for example, in the AT state game in which the batting bell is won, when the stop operation is performed out of the instructed order (when an operation mistake is made), the RT1 transition symbol stops at the effective line, and the RT2 state to the RT1 state May move to Even in the above case, since the correct push order of the RT2 transition replay is instructed in the AT state, the RT1 state can be returned to the RT2 state by following the instruction of the instruction information.

  When the AT counter indicating the number of remaining games in the AT state is decremented to the numerical value “0”, the main CPU 301 shifts the gaming state from the AT state to the end preparation state. As will be described later in detail, in each AT state game, the value of the AT counter may be added at a specific opportunity (a winning of a rare role). That is, the number of remaining games in the AT state may be added. When the RT1 transition symbol is stopped and displayed in the end preparation state (when the batting bell is missed), the state is shifted to the normal state.

  In each game in the normal state, chance state determination processing is executed. In the chance state determination processing, it is randomly determined whether or not to grant the right to shift to the chance state (whether to shift to the chance state). In the chance state determination process, the right to shift to the chance state may be granted a plurality of times. If the right to shift to the chance state is granted a plurality of times, then even if the shift to the AT state is not determined in the current chance state, then the state shifts to the next chance state. Therefore, when the right to shift to the chance state is granted a plurality of times, the shift to the AT state is more easily determined than when the right to shift to the chance state is granted once. When the transition to the chance state is determined, as in the case of the transition to the AT state, the chance state may be transitioned to the chance state via the precursor state or may be transitioned to the chance state without the precursor state.

  In each game in the chance state, the transition to the AT state is determined with high probability as compared with each game in the normal state. The chance state ends with a predetermined end condition. Specifically, the chance state ends in 10 games. In the chance state, if it is determined to transition to the AT state, then it transitions to the AT state. On the other hand, if the transition to the AT state is not determined in ten games in the chance state, then the state transitions to the normal state.

  As described above, in the normal state, when the right to shift to the AT state is granted and the right to shift to the chance state is granted, it is possible to shift to each gaming state (AT state, chance state) in which the gaming state is advantageous become. In this embodiment, a period from the time when the right to shift to the above advantageous game states is granted to the end of the advantageous game state is referred to as a “regulatory period”.

  Specifically, precursor states and start preparation states intervening between the normal state and the AT state are included in the regulation period, as are the AT state and the chance state. Also, a precursor condition intervening between the normal condition and the chance condition is included in the regulatory period.

  As described above, each gaming state of the main CPU 301 includes an internal middle state and a bonus operating state. When the bonus combination is won, it shifts to the internal state, and in the internal state, the bonus combination is maintained. When the symbol combination relating to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the activated line in the internal middle state, the state shifts to the bonus operating state. The bonus operation state ends with a predetermined end condition. Specifically, the bonus operation state ends when more than 297 medals have been paid out.

  Depending on the gaming state in which the bonus combination is won, the above-mentioned internal middle state and bonus operating state may be included in the regulation period or may not be included in the regulation period. Specifically, when the bonus combination is won in the precursor state, the start preparation state, the chance state or the AT state, the subsequent internal middle state and the bonus operating state are included in the regulation period. On the other hand, if the bonus combination is won in the normal state or the end preparation state, the subsequent internal middle state and bonus operating state are not included in the regulation period. That is, the internal middle state and the bonus operating state after the bonus combination is won in the restriction period are included in the restriction period, and the internal middle state and the bonus activation state after the bonus combination is won outside the restriction period are included in the restriction period. Absent. However, in the middle of the bonus operation state shifted from the regulation period, the regulation period may end (details will be described later).

  In the present embodiment, the number of games in the regulation period is controlled to be equal to or less than a predetermined number. Specifically, the number of games during the regulation period is 1,500 or less. As described above, the remaining game count of the AT state may be added. In the present embodiment, the addition of the remaining number of games in the AT state is determined (the details will be described later) so that the number of games in the restriction period is 1,500 or less. The number of games during the regulation period is stored in the regulation counter. The restriction counter is provided, for example, in the main RAM 303, and is added to each game during the restriction period.

  When the bonus operation state ends, the game mode is shifted (returned) to the gaming state in the game in which the bonus combination is won. For example, when the bonus combination is won in the normal state, the transition to the normal state is made after the bonus operating state ends. When the bonus combination is won in the chance state, it shifts to the chance state after the end of the bonus operation state, and when the bonus combination is won in the precursor state, it shifts to the precursor state after the bonus activation state ends, and in the start preparation state When the bonus combination is won, it shifts to the start preparation state after the end of the bonus operation state. However, if the bonus combination is won in the end preparation state, the state shifts to the normal state after the bonus operation state ends. In addition, when the bonus combination is won in the AT state, it shifts to the start preparation state after the end of the bonus operation state.

  However, even if the bonus combination is won in the AT state if the number of games after the right to shift to the AT state is granted in the bonus operating state reaches a predetermined number of times (1500 times) After the bonus operating state ends, the normal state is entered (details will be described later).

  The restriction counter is initialized under various conditions. For example, when the AT state ends, the restriction counter is initialized. In addition, when the game moves to the bonus operating state in the control period (AT state) and the number of games in the control period reaches 1,500 in the ongoing bonus operating state, the control period ends in the bonus operating state. , Restriction counter is initialized.

  Further, when the chance state ends and the state does not shift to the AT state (when the AT state is not won in the chance state), the restriction counter is initialized. However, when the right to shift to the chance state is given a plurality of times, the restriction counter may not be initialized even if the chance state ends. Specifically, when the current chance state ends and the right to shift to the next chance state is already granted (the right to shift to the current chance state and the right to shift to the next chance state) And if it has been granted at once), the restriction counter is not initialized when the current chance state is over.

  In the present embodiment, by terminating the AT state so that the number of games in the restriction period is equal to or less than the specific number, the inconvenience of giving an excessive profit to the player at one time is suppressed.

  FIG. 15 is a conceptual view of each instruction determination table (A, B). In each game, the main CPU 301 determines an instruction number according to the instruction determination table, and displays instruction information (“1” to “5”) corresponding to the instruction number on the instruction display 16. In addition, the main CPU 301 transmits a command (a second command described later) indicating an instruction number determined in each game to the sub control board 400 (sub CPU 412).

  Each instruction determination table includes an instruction determination table A (FIG. 15 (a)) and an instruction determination table B (FIG. 15 (b)). The instruction determination table A is used to determine an instruction number of each game during a non-instruction period (normal state or the like). In addition, the instruction determination table B is used to determine an instruction number of each game in an instruction period (AT state or the like). Further, as shown in FIG. 15, each instruction determination table is configured to include each instruction number for each winning area.

  As shown in FIG. 15A, in the non-instruction period, the instruction number "99" is determined regardless of which of the winning areas has won. When the instruction number “99” is determined, the instruction display 16 does not display the instruction information. Specifically, when the instruction number "99" is determined, the instruction display 16 is turned off in a period in which the instruction information is displayed. According to the above configuration, the stop operation mode is not instructed by the instruction display 16 in the non-instruction period.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (b), when the batting order replay X1 or batting order replay Y1 or batting order bell A (1 to 3) is won in each game in the instruction period, the main CPU 301 determines an instruction number "01". . When the instruction number "01" is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display the number "1" (hereinafter referred to as "instruction information" 1 ") as instruction information. As described above, when the batting replay X1 is won, the correct pushing order (the pushing order to promote from the RT1 state to the RT2 state) of the RT2 transition replay is “left middle right”. In addition, when the batting replay Y1 is won, the correct pressing order of the normal replay (punching order to avoid falling from the RT2 state to the RT1 state) is "left middle right". Furthermore, when the batting bell A is won, the correct pushing order of the bell is "left middle right". As understood from the above description, in the game in which the instruction information “1” is displayed, when the stop operation is performed in the order of “left middle right”, it becomes more advantageous than the case where the stop operation is performed in another order. Therefore, when the instruction information “1” is displayed on the instruction indicator 16, the player performs the stop operation in the order of “left middle right”. In the above configuration, it is also stated that the player is instructed to perform the stop operation in the order of “left middle right” by displaying the instruction information “1”.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (b), when the batting order replay X2 or batting order replay Y2 or batting order bell B (1 to 3) is won in each game in the command period, the main CPU 301 determines the command number "02". . When the instruction number "02" is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display the number "2" (hereinafter referred to as "instruction information" 2 ") as instruction information. As described above, when the batting replay X2 is won, the correct pressing order of the RT2 transition replay is “right and left middle”. Further, when the batting replay Y2 is won, the correct pressing order of the normal replay is “right and left middle”. Furthermore, when the batting bell B is elected, the correct pushing order of the correct bell is “right and left middle”. As understood from the above description, in the game in which the instruction information “2” is displayed, when the stop operation is performed in the order of “right and left”, it is more advantageous than the case where the stop operation is performed in another order. Therefore, when the instruction information “2” is displayed on the instruction display 16, the player performs the stop operation in the order of “right and left middle”. In the above configuration, the player is instructed to perform the stop operation in the order of "right and left" by displaying the instruction information "2".

  As shown in FIG. 15 (b), when the batting order replay X3 or batting order replay Y3 or batting order bell C (1 to 3) is won in each game in the instruction period, the main CPU 301 determines an instruction number "03". . When the instruction number "03" is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display the number "3" (hereinafter referred to as "instruction information" 3 ") as instruction information. As described above, when the batting replay X3 is won, the correct pressing order of the RT2 transition replay is “middle left and right”. Further, when the batting replay Y3 is won, the correct pressing order of the normal replay is “middle left and right”. Further, when the batting bell C is won, the correct pushing order of the correct bell is “middle left and right”. As understood from the above description, in the game in which the instruction information "3" is displayed, when the stop operation is performed in the order of "middle left and right", it is more advantageous than the case where the stop operation is performed in another order. Therefore, when the instruction information “3” is displayed on the instruction display 16, the player performs the stop operation in the order of “middle left and right”. With the above configuration, it is also stated that the player is instructed to perform the stop operation in the order of "middle left and right" by displaying the instruction information "3".

  As shown in FIG. 15 (b), when the batting order replay X4 or batting order replay Y4 or batting order bell D (1 to 3) is won in each game in the command period, the main CPU 301 determines the command number "04". . When the instruction number “04” is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display the number “4” (hereinafter referred to as “instruction information“ 4 ””) as the instruction information. As described above, when the batting replay X4 is won, the correct pressing order of the RT2 transition replay is “middle right left”. Also, when the batting replay Y 4 is won, the correct pressing order of the normal replay is “middle right left”. Furthermore, when the batting bell D is won, the correct pushing order of the correct bell is “middle right left”. As understood from the above description, in the game in which the instruction information “4” is displayed, when the stop operation is performed in the order of “middle right left”, it is more advantageous than the case where the stop operation is performed in another order. Therefore, when the instruction information "4" is displayed on the instruction display 16, the player performs the stop operation in the order of "middle right left". In the above-described configuration, it is also stated that the player is instructed to perform the stop operation in the order of “middle right left” by displaying the instruction information “4”.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (b), when the batting order replay X5 or batting order replay Y5 or batting order bell E (1 to 3) is won in each game in the command period, the main CPU 301 determines the command number "05". . When the instruction number “05” is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display the number “5” (hereinafter referred to as “instruction information“ 5 ””) as instruction information. As described above, when the batting replay X5 is won, the correct pressing order of the RT2 transition replay is the right first stop. In addition, when the batting replay Y5 is won, the correct pressing order of the normal replay is the right first stop. Further, when the batting bell E is elected, the correct pushing order of the correct bell is the first right stop. As understood from the above description, in the game in which the instruction information “5” is displayed, when the stop operation is performed at the first right stop, it is more advantageous than when the stop operation is performed in another order. Therefore, when the instruction information "5" is displayed on the instruction display 16, the player performs the stop operation at the first right stop. In the above configuration, the player is instructed to perform the stop operation at the first right stop by displaying the instruction information “5”. In addition, when a batting order replay or a player other than batting bell is won in the command period, the main CPU 301 determines a command number “99”, and the command display 16 does not display command information.

  FIG. 15C is a schematic view of the segment display D. As shown in FIG. The segment indicator D is configured to include the indication indicator 16 described above. As described above, the instruction display 16 is controlled by the main CPU 301 to display instruction information for instructing the operation mode (pushing order) of the stop button 25. Further, when the symbol combination relating to the winning combination is displayed on the active line, the instruction display 16 displays the number of medals to be awarded to the player. The indication display 16 is a single digit 7-segment display. FIG. 15C exemplifies the instruction display 16 for displaying the instruction information “1”.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (c), the segment indicator D is configured to include a regulation period indicator 38. The regulation period indicator 38 is turned on (lit) during the regulation period. As described above, each instruction period (start preparation state, AT state, part of chance state) is included in the regulation period. Therefore, in the instruction period in which the instruction information is displayed on the instruction display 16, the restriction period display 38 is lit. In the present embodiment, the restriction period indicator 38 does not light in the end preparation state, but the restriction period indicator 38 may be lit in the end preparation state.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining each command (first command, second command) transmitted from the main CPU 301 to the sub CPU 412. The main CPU 301 transmits various commands including the first command and the second command to the sub CPU 412 in a period from the time of the game start operation to the time when the stop operation becomes possible.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the main CPU 301 transmits first commands “A00” to “A11” to the sub CPU 412 in accordance with the winning area. For example, when the winning area of the current game is a loss, the main CPU 301 transmits a command “A00” to the sub CPU 412. Further, when the batting order replay (X1 to X5, Y1 to Y5) is won, the main CPU 301 transmits a command “A01”. Furthermore, the main CPU 301 transmits a command "A02" when a normal replay is won, transmits a command "A03" when a minor winning ALL is elected, and transmits a command "A04" when a common bell is won. If the watermelon is won, the command "A05" is transmitted. If the weak cherry is elected, the command "A06" is transmitted. If the strong cherry is elected, the command "A07" is transmitted, the chance is won If it does, the command "A08" is sent. Similarly, when the main CPU 301 wins a batting bell (A1 to A3, B1 to B3, C1 to C3, D1 to D3, E1 to E3), the main CPU 301 transmits a command "A09" and a duplicate bonus is received. When the player wins, the command "A10" is transmitted, and when the single bonus is won, the command "A11" is transmitted.

  When the sub CPU 412 receives the above-described first command, the sub CPU 412 determines various effects in accordance with the first command. For example, when the command “A05” is received when the watermelon is won, the sub CPU 412 determines an effect notifying that the watermelon is won.

  The main CPU 301 transmits, to the sub CPU 412, a second command (B01 to B05, B99) corresponding to an instruction number (instruction information) of the current game in addition to the first command. Specifically, when the instruction number "99" (no instruction) is determined in the current game, the main CPU 301 transmits a command "B99" to the sub CPU 412 as shown in FIG. As described above, the instruction number "99" is determined in each game in the normal state. Therefore, in the non-instruction period, the command "B99" is transmitted in each game. The instruction number "99" is determined when a winning area (such as a lost) other than batting order replay (X, Y) and batting order bells (A to E) is won in the commanding period.

  As shown in FIG. 16, when the main CPU 301 wins the batting order replay X 1 or batting order replay Y 1 or batting order bell A in the command period, and determines the command number “01” (order from left to right), the command “B01 Send ". Further, when the batting order replay X 2 or batting order replay Y 2 or batting order bell B is won in the command period and the command number “02” (order in the left and right) is determined, the main CPU 301 transmits the command “B02” and batting order. When Replay X3 or batting order Replay Y3 or batting order Bell C is won, and the instruction number "03" (middle left / right order) is determined, the command "B03" is transmitted, batting order Replay X4 or batting order Replay Y4 or batting order bell D If the player wins and decides the instruction number "04" (the middle right and left order), the command "B04" is transmitted, the batting order Replay X5 or the batting order Replay Y5 or the batting order bell E is won, and the command number "05" If 1) is determined, the command "B05" is transmitted.

  When the above second command is received by the sub CPU 412, the sub CPU 412 determines an instruction effect for instructing the stop operation order of the instruction number specified by the second command. As described above, the second command transmitted in the non-indication period is only the command "B99" (no indication). Therefore, in the non-instruction period, the instruction effect is not performed in principle. However, an effect that instructs the stop operation order that does not affect (small impact on) the payout rate may be performed.

   FIG. 17 is a conceptual view of each rotating drum effect determination table (A, B). The main CPU 301 determines whether or not to execute each rotating drum effect in the rotating drum effect determination process. In the spinning drum effect, the main CPU 301 varies the reels 12 in a predetermined manner. Each spinning drum effect includes a spinning drum effect A, a spinning drum effect B, a spinning drum effect C, and a spinning drum effect D, and the aspect of each reel 12 is different for each spinning drum effect. In addition, the aspect of each reel 12 in each spinning drum effect can be changed suitably.

  The main CPU 301 determines the rotating drum effect using the rotating drum effect determination table A in each game during the non-instruction period. Further, the main CPU 301 determines a rotating drum effect using the rotating drum effect determination table B in each game of the instruction period.

  As shown in FIG. 17, each turn drum effect determination table is configured to include each lottery value for each winning area. In addition, each lottery value includes a lottery value of “no effect”, a lottery value of rotating drum effect A, a lottery value of rotating drum effect B, a lottery value of rotating drum effect C, and a lottery value of rotating drum effect D There is. Each lottery value is in the order of "no effect" to rotating drum effect D in the rotating drum effect determination process (no effect → rotating drum effect A → rotating drum effect B → rotating drum effect C → rotating drum effect D in order) It is subtracted to the random value R2 (0 to 255). The main CPU 301 determines a rotating drum effect of a lottery value in which the subtraction result is a negative number. For example, in the non-instruction period, it is assumed that a rare combination (a cherry combination, a watermelon combination, and a chance) is won and the random number R2 is a numerical value "200". When the rare character is won in the non-instruction period, as shown in FIG. 17, the lottery value “228” of “no effect” is subtracted to the random value R2. In the above case, the result of subtracting the lottery value of the rare combination from the random number R2 (200-228 = -28) becomes a negative number, so the main CPU 301 decides not to execute the turning drum effect in this game . Further, for example, it is assumed that the rare combination is won in the non-instruction period, and the random number value R2 is the numerical value “230”. In the above case, the result (230-228 = 2) obtained by subtracting the lottery value of "no effect" from the random number R2 does not become a negative number, and then subtracts the lottery value "12" of the spinning drum effect A to the subtraction result It will be negative if you Therefore, the main CPU 301 determines the spinning drum effect A.

  The main CPU 301 transmits, to the sub CPU 412, an effect type command indicating the turning drum effect determined in each game. Similar to the first command and the second command described above, the effect type command is transmitted in a period from the time of the game start operation to the time when the stop operation becomes possible. The transmission time of the effect type command can be changed as appropriate.

  FIG. 18 is a conceptual diagram of each AT determination table. Each AT determination table includes an AT determination table X used in AT determination processing in a normal state and an AT determination table Y used in AT determination processing in a chance state. In addition, each AT determination table is configured to include each lottery value for each winning area. In FIG. 18, lottery values of winning combinations other than the bat order bell and the common bell are omitted. When each lottery value in the AT determination table of the present embodiment is won as a rare combination, transition to an AT state is easily determined as compared with the case where another winning area is won.

  When the AT determination table Y is used, the transition to the AT state is more easily determined in the AT determination processing than in the case where the AT determination table X is used. That is, in each game in the chance state, the transition to the AT state is easily determined as compared to each game in the normal state.

  In addition, each lottery value of each winning area is provided according to the turning drum effect, and includes a lottery value of “winning” and a lottery value of “non-winning”. In the AT determination processing of each game, the main CPU 301 subtracts the lottery value corresponding to the winning area and the spinning drum effect to the random value R3. When the main CPU 301 subtracts the lottery value of “winning” from the random value R3 and the result is a negative number, the main CPU 301 determines transition to the AT state. According to the above configuration, it is determined whether or not to shift to the AT state with a probability according to the winning area and the spinning drum effect. For example, it is assumed that the batting bells (A to E) are won in the game in the normal state, and it is decided not to execute the turning drum effect. In the above case, since the lottery value of “winning” is the numerical value “0”, the AT state is not won. On the other hand, it is assumed that the batting order bell is won in the game in the normal state, and the spinning drum effect A is determined. In the above case, since the lottery value of "winning" is the numerical value "3276", it is elected to the AT state. Further, it is assumed that the batting order bell is won in the game in the normal state, and the spinning drum effect B or the spinning drum effect C is determined. In the above case, since the lottery value of “winning” is the numerical value “6553”, the AT state is won with a higher probability than when the spinning drum effect A is won in the game in which the batting bell is won.

  FIG. 19 is a conceptual diagram of a chance state determination table. The chance state determination table is configured to include each lottery value for each winning area. In FIG. 19, lottery values of winning combinations other than the batting order bell and the common bell are omitted. Each lottery value of each winning area is provided according to the turning drum effect, and includes a lottery value of "winning" and a lottery value of "non-winning". The main CPU 301 subtracts the lottery value corresponding to the winning area and the turning drum effect to the random value R3 in the chance state determination processing of each game. When the main CPU 301 subtracts the lottery value of “winning” from the random value R3 and the result is a negative number, the main CPU 301 determines transition to the chance state. According to the above configuration, it is determined whether or not to shift to the chance state with a probability according to the winning area and the spinning drum effect.

  FIG. 20 is a time chart for explaining the regulation period. In the specific example of FIG. 20, the regulation period when transitioning to the start preparation state and the AT state is shown. The period of each game is shown on the time axis of FIG. Although the time length of one game is different for each game depending on the time interval of the game operation of the player (for example, the time interval for stopping the stop button 25), in FIG. 20, the time length of each game is It shall be approximately the same.

  FIG. 20 shows the numerical value of the regulation counter and the numerical value of the AT counter at each time (each game). Further, FIG. 20 shows the gaming state at each time point. In the specific example of FIG. 20, it is assumed that the AT state is won in the normal state (when the right to shift to the AT state is granted). In the normal state, when the AT state is won, as shown in FIG. 20, the initial value "50" is stored in the AT counter. The initial value of the AT counter may be determined by lottery. In the normal state, the restriction counter has a numerical value "0".

  In the specific example of FIG. 20, it is assumed that the state shifts to the start preparation state (instruction period) in the next game in which the AT state is won. That is, the case where it transfers to the start preparation state without going through a precursor state is assumed. In the above case, the first game shifted to the start preparation state becomes the start game of the regulation period. Also, in each game during the restriction period, the numerical value "1" is added to the restriction counter. In the above specific example, the addition of the restriction counter is started from the first game in the start preparation state (the next game in which the AT state is won).

  As described above, in the start preparation state, when the correct push order of the RT2 transition replay is instructed and the state transitions to the RT2 state, the state transitions to the AT state. Since it is determined by lottery whether or not the RT2 transition replay is won, games that can be transitioned to the RT2 state become random. Therefore, the number of games in the start preparation state is random. In the specific example of FIG. 20, it is assumed that the start preparation state continues X times (X is a positive integer).

  As shown in FIG. 20, in the start preparation state (before transition to the AT state), the AT counter is not decremented. On the other hand, the restriction counter is incremented by “1” in each game in the start preparation state. In the specific example of FIG. 20, the regulation counter of the final game in the start preparation state becomes the numerical value “X”.

  In each AT state game, as shown in FIG. 20, the AT counter is decremented by the numerical value "1". In addition, in each AT state game, the restriction counter is incremented by the numerical value "1" as in each game in the start preparation state. In the specific example of FIG. 20, it is assumed that the restriction counter is added to the value "M" (M is a positive integer) in the game in which the AT counter is reduced to the value "0". As described above, the AT state ends when the AT counter is decremented to the value "0", and shifts to the end preparation state. When transitioning to the end preparation state, the regulation period ends. In the specific example of FIG. 20 described above, the number of games during the restriction period is M times.

  When the restriction period ends, the main CPU 301 executes initialization processing. In the initialization process, the restriction counter is initialized. Also, in the initialization process, the AT counter is initialized. Furthermore, in the initialization process, a precursor counter and a chance state counter, which will be described later, are initialized. As described above, in the ready-to-finish state, the RT1 transition symbol is stopped and displayed on the activated line, and ends when it shifts to the RT1 state, and shifts to the normal state.

  As described above, the number of remaining games in the AT state may be added by lottery. Therefore, the number of AT state games is random and may be greater than the initial value "50". For example, in the case where the restriction period is configured with the start preparation state and the AT state (similar to the specific example of FIG. 20), the number of games in the start preparation period ends in 10 games and the number of AT state It is assumed that there is no additional cost. In the above case, the number of games during the restriction period is 60 times the initial number of games "10" in the start preparation state plus the initial value "50" of the number of AT states. Further, for example, it is assumed that the number of games in the start preparation period is ended in 10 games and the number of AT states is added 500 in total. In the above case, the number of games during the regulation period is 560 (10 + 50 + 500).

  By the way, in a configuration in which the restriction period from the right to transition to a game state (such as an AT state) advantageous to the player can be granted and the restriction period from the end of the game state can be continued indefinitely, There is a disadvantage in that the benefit of becoming is likely to be excessive. For example, in the present embodiment, the number of AT states may be added. In the above configuration, when the AT state is excessively prolonged (when the number of added games is awarded), the above-mentioned inconvenience becomes apparent.

  In consideration of the above circumstances, in the present embodiment, the number of games in the regulation period is set to be equal to or less than a specific value. Specifically, a configuration was adopted in which the number of AT state games was added so that the number of games during the regulation period would be 1,500 or less.

  21 (a) to 21 (e) are conceptual diagrams of the respective overlay determination tables (A to E). Each additional determination table is configured to include each lottery value V (1 to 5) of each additional game number (10 times, 30 times, 50 times, 100 times, 300 times). Each lottery value V is provided for each winning area. Each lottery value V shown in FIG. 21 is an integer larger than the numerical value "0".

  In addition determination processing executed in each AT state game, each lottery value corresponding to the winning area of the current game is sequentially subtracted to the random number value R3, and the subtraction result is a negative number, and the number of added games is determined. For example, when the watermelon is won in the current game, the random number R3 is reduced by the lottery value Va1. When the subtraction result is a negative number, the number of times of the additional game "10" is determined. On the other hand, when the subtraction result of the lottery value Va1 is not a negative number, the lottery value Va2 is subtracted from the subtraction result, and when the subtraction result is a negative number, the number of times of additional game "30 times" is determined. Thereafter, each lottery value is sequentially subtracted until the subtraction result becomes a negative number, and when the result of subtraction of all the lottery values V (a1 to a5) is not a negative number, the number of added games is not determined.

  A plurality of addition determination tables are provided in accordance with the total value of the AT counter and the restriction counter. In each additional determination table, the maximum value of the additional game number is different. In the present embodiment, the total value of the AT counter and the restriction counter is referred to as a “control value K”.

  As described above, the AT counter is the number of remaining games in the AT state. Further, the restriction counter is a current value of the number of games during the restriction period in progress. Therefore, the control value K is also referred to as the number of games in the restriction period when there is no increase in the number of games thereafter in the ongoing AT state. For example, it is assumed that the AT counter is the number "200" and the restriction counter is the number "1000", that is, the current value of the control value K is the number "1200". In the above case, even if there is no addition, the ongoing AT state continues thereafter at least 200 times, so the ongoing regulatory period continues up to at least 1200 times.

  FIG. 21A is a conceptual view of the addition determination table A. The additional determination table A is used in the additional determination process when the control value K is equal to or less than the numerical value “1200” (K <1200). In the additional determination table A, the additional game number “10 times”, the additional game number “30 times”, the additional game number “50 times”, the additional game number “100 times” or the additional game number “300 times” is determined.

  In the above configuration, the maximum value of the number of added games determined when the control value K is equal to or less than the numerical value "1200" is "300 times". Therefore, even if the maximum additional game number is determined, the control value K does not become larger than the value "1500". That is, the number of games during the final regulation period is 1,500 or less.

  FIG. 21B is a conceptual diagram of the addition determination table B. When the control value K is greater than the value "1200" and less than or equal to the value "1400", the addition determination table B is used in the addition determination process (1200 <K.ltoreq.1400). In the additional determination table B, each lottery value of the additional game number “300 times” is the numerical value “0”. Therefore, in the additional determination table B, the additional game number “300 times” is not determined. Specifically, in the addition determination table B, the number of additional games “10 times”, the number of additional games “30 times”, the number of additional games “50 times” or the number of additional games “100 times” are determined.

  In the above configuration, since the maximum value of the number of additional games determined when the control value K is equal to or less than the numerical value "1400" is "100 times", even if the maximum number of additional games is determined, The control value K does not exceed the value "1500". That is, the number of games during the final regulation period is 1,500 or less.

  FIG. 21C is a conceptual view of the addition determination table C. The addition determination table C is used in the addition determination process when the control value K is larger than the numerical value “1400” and smaller than or equal to the numerical value “1450” (1400 <K ≦ 1450). In the additional determination table C, each lottery value of the additional game number “300 times” and the additional game number “100 times” is the numerical value “0”. Therefore, in the additional determination table C, the additional game number “300 times” and the additional game number “100 times” are not determined. Specifically, in the addition determination table C, the number of additional games “10 times”, the number of additional games “30 times” or the number of additional games “50 times” are determined.

  In the above configuration, since the maximum value of the number of additional games determined when the control value K is equal to or less than the numerical value "1450" is "50 times", even if the maximum number of additional games is determined, The control value K does not exceed the value "1500". That is, the number of games during the final regulation period is 1,500 or less.

  FIG. 21D is a conceptual view of the addition determination table D. When the control value K is larger than the numerical value “1450” and smaller than or equal to the numerical value “1470”, the additional determination table D is used in the additional determination process (1450 <K ≦ 1470). In the additional determination table D, each lottery value of the additional game count “300 times”, the additional game count “100 times”, and the additional game count “50” is a numerical value “0”. Therefore, in the additional determination table B, the additional game count “300 times”, the additional game count “100 times” and the additional game count “50 times” are not determined. Specifically, in the addition determination table D, the number of additional games “10 times” or the number of additional games “30 times” is determined.

  In the above configuration, since the maximum value of the number of additional games determined when the control value K is equal to or less than the numerical value "1470" is "30 times", even if the maximum number of additional games is determined, The control value K does not exceed the value "1500". That is, the number of games during the final regulation period is 1,500 or less.

  FIG. 21E is a conceptual view of the addition determination table E. When the control value K is greater than the numerical value “1470” and smaller than or equal to the numerical value “1490”, the additional determination table E is used in the additional determination process (1470 <K ≦ 1490). In the additional determination table E, each lottery value other than the additional game number “10” is a numerical value “0”. Therefore, in the additional determination table E, the additional game number “10 times” can be determined.

  In the above configuration, since the maximum value of the number of additional games determined when the control value K is equal to or less than the numerical value "1490" is "10 times", even if the maximum number of additional games is determined, The control value K does not exceed the value "1500". That is, the number of games during the final regulation period is 1,500 or less.

  If the control value K exceeds the value "1490", the number of additional games is not determined. According to the above configuration, the maximum value of the additional game number is changed (adjusted) in accordance with the current value of the control value K, and the number of games in the final regulation period can be made 1,500 or less. Therefore, the above-mentioned inconvenience in which an excessive benefit is given at one time is suppressed.

  In FIG. 20 described above, the specific example in which the regulation period is configured between the start preparation state and the AT state has been described. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 22 to FIG. 24, a specific example in which the restriction period is configured with other gaming states (predictive state, chance state, bonus operating state) will be described.

  FIG. 22 is a time chart for explaining another specific example of the regulation period. The specific example of FIG. 22 shows the case where the regulatory period includes a precursor state. In the specific example of FIG. 22, it is assumed that transition to the AT state is made via the precursor state. Similar to FIG. 20, FIG. 22 shows numerical values of the regulation counter and the AT counter in each game. Further, FIG. 22 shows the gaming state in each game. Further, FIG. 22 shows a precursor counter in each game.

  As described above, when the transition to the AT state is determined in the normal state, the number of games in the precursor state is determined by lottery. In the present embodiment, the number of game states in the precursor state is any of 0 times (the specific example in FIG. 20) to 32 times. In the specific example of FIG. 22, it is assumed that 32 times are determined as the number of times of play in the precursor state. When the AT state is won, an initial value of the number of games in the precursor state is stored in the precursor counter. When the AT state is won, the initial value of the AT state (the numerical value "50" in the specific example of FIG. 22) is stored in the AT counter. The value of the AT counter is not decremented in the precursor and ready to start states.

  When transitioning to a precursor state (if the right to transition to AT state is granted), the regulatory period begins. Further, as shown in FIG. 22, in each game after the transition to the precursor state, the restriction counter is incremented by a numerical value "1". Further, as shown in FIG. 22, in each of the prognostic state games, the prognostic counter is decremented by “1”.

  As shown in FIG. 22, when the precursor counter is decremented to the value "0", the transition from the precursor state to the start preparation state is made. The preparation for start state ends when it shifts to the RT2 state, and shifts to the AT state. As described above, since the game that can be shifted to the RT2 state depends on the result of the internal lottery, the number of games in the start preparation state (X times in the specific example of FIG. 22) becomes random. In each game in the start preparation state, the restriction counter is incremented by “1” in the same manner as each game in the precursor state. Therefore, in the specific example of FIG. 22, the numerical value of the restriction counter immediately before the start of the AT state is the total value (X + 32) of the number of gaming in the precursor state (32) and the number of gaming in the start preparation state (X). .

  As described above, in each AT state game, the restriction counter is incremented by one each. In the above configuration, the restriction counter counts the number of games during the restriction period which includes the precursor state, the start preparation state, and the AT state. Further, in the specific example shown in FIG. 22, the number of added games is determined by the addition determination table (see FIG. 21) according to the control value K (the total value of the regulation counter and the AT counter), and the final game of the regulation period is performed. The number of times is 1,500 or less (M ≦ 1500). Therefore, for example, as compared with a configuration in which the maximum value of the number of games during the restriction period (AT state) is not provided, the disadvantage that the profit provided in one restriction period becomes excessive is suppressed.

  In addition, the number of games in the regulation period in the present embodiment includes the number of games in the precursor state. That is, the number of games in the regulation period is equal to or more than the total of the number of games in the precursor period and the number of games in the AT state. Since the upper limit (1500) is provided for the number of games in the regulation period, the upper limit of the number of games in the AT state decreases as the number of games in the precursor state increases. Therefore, when the precursor condition is prolonged, the benefit provided in the AT condition tends to be small. According to the above configuration, for example, compared with a configuration in which the longer the precursor state is, the greater the benefit is given, the disadvantage that the prosperity is excessively curbed is suppressed.

  FIGS. 23A to 23C are time charts for explaining another specific example of the regulation period. In the specific example of FIG. 23A to FIG. 23C, the case of shifting to the chance state among the gaming states of the regulation period is shown. 23 (a) to 23 (c) show the restriction counter, the AT counter, and the gaming state in each game, as in FIGS. 20 and 22. Further, FIG. 23 shows numerical values of the chance state counter in each game.

  FIG. 23A is a time chart for explaining a specific example in the case where transition from the normal state to the chance state is made and transition to the AT state is determined in the chance state. As mentioned above, the chance state ends in 10 games. The number of remaining games in the chance state is stored in the chance state counter. The chance state counter is provided, for example, in the main RAM 303.

  As shown in FIG. 23A, when the transition to the chance state is determined in the chance state determination process of the normal state, an initial value “10” is stored in the chance state counter. In addition, the chance state counter is decremented by “1” at each game in the chance state, and when it is reduced to “0”, the chance state ends.

  When the transition to the chance state is determined in the normal state, the restriction period starts from the next game. In each chance state game, a numerical value "1" is added to the restriction counter. In the present embodiment, regardless of whether or not the AT state is won, the number of games in the chance state is ten. However, it may be configured to end the chance state in the game winning the AT state and shift from the next game to the start preparation state.

  As described above, in each game in the chance state, the transition to the AT state is determined with high probability as compared to each game in the normal state. In the specific example of FIG. 23A, it is assumed that the AT state is won in the third game in the chance state. When the AT state is won in the chance state, the initial value "50" is stored in the AT counter, as in the case of the AT state in the normal state. The AT counter is not decremented until the AT condition is initiated.

  When the transition to the AT state is decided in the chance state, the transition to the start preparation state is made after the chance state ends. In the specific example of FIG. 23A, it is assumed that the state transitions to the RT2 state in the Xth game in the start preparation state, and the state transitions to the AT state from the start preparation state. In each game in the start preparation state, the restriction counter is incremented by the numerical value "1". In the above configuration, the restriction counter immediately before the start of the AT state is a numerical value (X + 10 times) obtained by adding the number of games (X times) of the start preparation state to the number of games of the chance state (10 times).

  In each AT state game, the numerical value "1" is added to the restriction counter, and the numerical value "1" is subtracted from the AT counter. The AT state ends when the AT counter is decremented to the value "0" and transitions to an end ready state. When transitioning to the end preparation state, the initialization process is executed and the restriction counter is initialized.

  As described above, the restriction period in the specific example of FIG. 23A is configured of the chance state, the start preparation state, and the AT state, and the restriction counter is added to each gaming state. As described above, the number of ATs added to the AT state is determined by the addition determination table according to the control value K (the total value of the regulation counter and the AT counter), and the final number of gamings in the regulation period is 1,500 or less. In the specific example of FIG. 23 (a), the total number of games (regulatory period) of the chance state, the start preparation state, and the AT state is 1,500 or less.

  FIG. 23B is a time chart for describing a specific example in the case where transition from the normal state to the chance state is made and transition to the AT state is not determined in the chance state. As described above, when the transition to the chance state is determined in the normal state chance state determination processing, the initial value “10” is stored in the chance state counter. In addition, the chance state counter is decremented by “1” at each game in the chance state, and when it is reduced to “0”, the chance state ends. In addition, when the transition to the chance state is determined in the normal state, the restriction period starts from the next game. In each chance state game, a numerical value "1" is added to the restriction counter.

  In the above specific example, since the transition to the AT state is not determined in the chance state, the restriction period ends and the state transitions to the normal state after the chance state ends. In addition, although mentioned later in detail, in a chance state determination process, the right to shift to a chance state multiple times may be granted at once. In the above case, the next chance state is started after the present chance state ends.

  In the specific example of FIG. 23B, it is assumed that the right to shift to the chance state once is given in the chance state determination process in the normal state. In the above specific example, when transitioning from the chance state to the normal state, the restriction counter is initialized. That is, when the right to shift to the chance state is granted, the addition of the restriction counter is started, but if it does not shift to the AT state, the restriction counter is initialized. Therefore, thereafter, the right to shift to the advantageous gaming state is granted, and when the restriction period is started, the restriction counter is added from the initial value "0".

  Suppose that the restriction counter is not initialized if the AT state is not won in the chance state and the state is shifted to the normal state (hereinafter, referred to as “contrast example”). In the above comparison example, it is assumed that the number of games in the current regulation period is counted from the value of the regulation counter at the end of the previous chance state. For example, it is assumed that the AT state is not won in the previous chance state, the state is shifted to the normal state, and then the AT state is elected in the normal state and the restriction period is started. In the above case, the restriction counter at the end of the previous chance state is the numerical value “10”, and in the current restriction period, the restriction counter is added from the numerical value “10”.

  However, in the above comparative example, when the AT state is not won in a plurality of consecutive chance states, the initial value of the restriction counter at the time when the current restriction period starts may become excessively large. For example, in the case where the number of times the AT state has not been won in the chance state is 40 times, the restriction counter is added from the numerical value “400” (10 × 40) in the subsequent restriction period. Since the number of AT game play is controlled so that the restriction counter has a value "1500", in the above case, the number of play in the current restriction period is controlled to be 1,100 or less.

  As understood from the above description, in the comparative example, depending on the number of chance states that did not win the AT state, the number of games in the current regulation period (the number of AT states) may be excessively short. . In the present embodiment, when the AT state is not won in the chance state, the restriction counter is initialized, and the initial value of the restriction counter is “0” when the next restriction period is started. Therefore, the above-mentioned inconvenience is suppressed.

  FIG. 23C is a time chart for describing a specific example in the case where the right to shift to the chance state a plurality of times in the normal state is granted at one time. In the specific example of FIG. 23C, it is assumed that the right to shift to the chance state twice in the normal state is granted at one time. Further, in the above specific example, it is assumed that the transition to the AT state is not determined in the first chance state, and the transition to the AT state is determined in the second chance state. As described above, when the right to shift to the chance state is granted a plurality of times, if the shift to the AT state is not determined in the current chance state, then it is possible to shift to the next chance state.

  As shown in FIG. 23C, when the right to shift to the chance state is given twice, the initial value “10” of the remaining game number of the first chance state is stored in the chance state counter. In addition, when the right to shift to the chance state is given twice, the restriction period is started, and the restriction counter is incremented by the numerical value “1” in each game in the subsequent chance state.

  When the first chance state is started and then the chance state counter is decremented to the numerical value "0", the first chance state is ended, and the initial value of the remaining game number of the second chance state is the chance state counter Stored in In the above configuration, as shown in FIG. 23C, even if the first chance state ends, the second chance state can be shifted, so the control period continues and the control counter is initially Can not be

  As shown in FIG. 23C, when the AT state is won in the second chance state, the initial value of the AT state is stored in the AT counter, and the state shifts to the start preparation state after the second chance state ends. When transitioning to the RT2 state in the start preparation state, the AT state is started. After that, when the AT state ends, the state shifts to the end preparation state. When the AT state ends, the restriction counter is initialized (the restriction period ends). When the right to shift to the chance state is granted a plurality of times, and the right to shift to the AT state is not granted in all the chance states, the restriction period ends after the last chance state ends. Also, the regulation counter is initialized after the last chance state has ended.

  As described above, the restriction period in the specific example of FIG. 23C is configured of two chance states, the preparation for start state, and the AT state, and the restriction counter is added over each gaming state. As described above, the number of additional games played in the AT state is determined in the additional game determination table according to the control value K, and the final number of games in the restriction period is 1,500 or less. In the specific example of FIG. 23 (c), the total number of games (regulatory period) of the two chance states, the start preparation state, and the AT state is 1,500 or less.

  By the way, when the right to shift to the chance state is granted a plurality of times, it becomes more advantageous for the player than when the right to shift to the chance state is granted once. Therefore, in the configuration in which the right to shift to the chance state is given a plurality of times, it is easy for the disadvantage that the player's profit becomes excessive.

  In consideration of the above circumstances, in the present embodiment, when a plurality of rights to shift to a chance state is granted, the total number of games (20 times) of each chance state (first chance state and second chance state) ) Is counted as the number of games during the regulation period. Therefore, the upper limit of the number of games in the subsequent AT state decreases as the number of times of transition to the chance state increases in the current regulation period. For example, in the present embodiment, when the number of times of transition to the chance state is one in the current restriction period, the maximum number of times of playing of the AT state (including the start preparation state) is 1490. On the other hand, in the case where the number of times of transition to the chance state is two in the current regulation period, the number of AT state games (including the start preparation state) is 1480 or less. According to the above present embodiment, the above-mentioned inconvenience can be suppressed.

  As described above, when the right to shift to the chance state is granted, as in the case where the right to shift to the AT state is granted (see FIG. 20), the normal state shifts to the chance state via the precursor state. May. The precursor state in the case of transition to the chance state is included in the regulation period as in the precursor state in the case of transition to the AT state, and the restriction counter is added in each game of the precursor state in the case of transition to the chance state.

  Further, in the specific example shown in FIG. 23C, it is configured to shift to the next chance state immediately after the present chance state is finished. However, when the current chance state ends, the next chance state may be started via the precursor state. In the above configuration, the precursor state intervening in each chance state is included in the regulation period.

  FIG. 24A and FIG. 24B are time charts for explaining another specific example of the regulation period. In the specific example of FIGS. 24 (a) and 24 (b), it is assumed that the bonus combination is won in the AT state to shift to the internal state and then to shift to the bonus operating state. As described above, when the bonus combination is won in the AT state, the internal internal state and the bonus operating state thereafter are in the control period, and the number of games in the internal internal state and the bonus state is counted as the number of games in the control period. .

  FIGS. 24 (a) and 24 (b) show numerical values of the regulation counter and the AT counter in each game. Moreover, the numerical value of the payout counter in each game is shown in FIGS. 24 (a) and 24 (b). The payout counter indicates the total value of medals paid out in the bonus activated state. The payout counter is provided, for example, in the main RAM 303.

  As described above, the bonus operating state is started when the symbol combination of the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the activated line, and ends when more than 297 medals in total are paid out. Also, in each game in the bonus activated state, the winning area "small role ALL" is always elected and the bell combination is stopped and displayed on the activated line. The number of medals to be paid out is nine, so the total number of medals exceeding 297 is the 34th game in which the bonus is activated (9 × 34 = 306> 297).

  FIG. 24 (a) shows a specific example in the case of transitioning to the bonus operating state in the AT state and then returning to the AT state. In the specific example of FIG. 24 (a), it is assumed that the bonus combination is won in the AT state game in which the restriction counter is a numerical value "M" (M is a positive integer). Further, in the specific example of FIG. 24A, it is assumed that the symbol combination of the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the activated line in the Zth game (Z is a positive integer) from the game in which the bonus combination is won. As described above, the game from when the bonus combination is won until the symbol combination of the bonus combination is stopped is displayed (the game in which the bonus combination is carried over) is in the internal state.

  As shown in FIG. 24 (a), when the bonus combination is won in the AT state, the numerical value of the restriction counter is added in each game in the internal state, and the number of games in the internal state is counted as the number of games in the restriction period. Ru. On the other hand, in the internal state, the subtraction of the AT counter is stopped.

  When the symbol combination of the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the activated line, the game is shifted to the bonus activated state from the next game. As shown in FIG. 24A, in each game in the bonus activated state, the symbol combination of the bell combination is stopped and displayed on the effective line. Further, in each game in the bonus activated state, a numerical value "9", which is the number of payouts of the bell combination, is added to the payout counter. In each game in the bonus activated state, the numerical value of the regulation counter is added, and the subtraction of the AT counter is stopped (similar to the internal state).

  When the bonus operating state ends, the payout counter is initialized, and the state shifts to the start preparation state. In addition, when transitioning to the RT2 state in the start preparation state, the state transitions (returns) to the AT state. In the start preparation state, the AT counter is not subtracted, and the subtraction is started when the AT state is resumed.

  In the above specific example, in addition to the AT state (including the start preparation state), the restriction period includes the internal middle state and the bonus operating state. In the present embodiment, even when the internal control state and the bonus operation state are included in the control period, the number of ATs on which the AT state is added is set so that the final number of games for the control period is 1,500 or less. It is determined.

  As described above with reference to FIG. 20, FIG. 22 and FIG. 23, the restriction period ends with the transition of the gaming state (the transition from the AT state or the chance state to the normal state). However, when the bonus combination is won in the AT state, the restriction period may end in the middle of the subsequent bonus operation state. Specifically, in the bonus operation state, when the number of games during the restriction period reaches 1,500, the restriction period ends before the bonus operation state ends.

  FIG. 24B is a diagram for describing a specific example in which the restriction period ends in the middle of the bonus operation state. In the specific example of FIG. 24B, it is assumed that a bonus combination is won in a game in which the restriction counter is the numerical value “1490”. Further, in the specific example of FIG. 24B, it is assumed that the restriction counter is a game with a numerical value “1490” (a game in which the bonus combination is won) and the AT counter is a numerical value “10”. In the above specific example, if the bonus combination has not been won, the AT state ends when the restriction counter is a game of the numerical value "1500".

  As described above, when the bonus combination is won and shifts to the internal state, the subtraction of the AT counter is stopped, and the addition of the restriction counter is continued. In the specific example of FIG. 24B, it is assumed that the internal state continues in seven games, and then the state shifts to the bonus operating state. In the above case, the restriction counter immediately before the transition to the bonus operating state is the numerical value “1497”.

  In the bonus operation state shifted from the AT state, the addition of the restriction counter is continued as in the internal middle state shifted from the AT state. Therefore, in the specific example of FIG. 24B, the restriction counter reaches the numerical value “1500” in the third game in the bonus activated state. However, in the game in which the restriction counter is the value "1500", the value (27) of the payout counter has not reached the value (297) at which the bonus operating state ends. In addition, since the subtraction of the AT counter is stopped in the internal middle state and the bonus operating state, in the game in which the restriction counter is the number "1500", the AT counter is the number "10". As described above, there is a case where the termination trigger of the bonus operation state is not established in the game in which the number of games during the regulation period has reached 1,500.

  It is assumed that, when the restriction period ends, the advantageous gaming state (AT state, chance state, bonus operating state) is always ended. According to the above configuration, the case where the number of games in the advantageous gaming state is greater than 1,500 is excluded, and it is difficult for the player to be provided with an excessive profit. However, in the above configuration, when the number of games during the regulation period reaches 1,500, the ongoing bonus operating state is forcibly ended. In the above case, since the bonus operating state ends before the original end condition is established, some players may have a problem of dissatisfaction.

  In consideration of the above circumstances, in the present embodiment, the number of games during the regulation period reaches 1,500, and the termination trigger is established when the termination trigger of the ongoing bonus operating state is not established. The bonus operating state is continued until the end. According to the above configuration, the above-mentioned player's dissatisfaction can be suppressed. In the specific example of FIG. 24B, the bonus operating state is continued in the game until the payout counter reaches the value “306” after the regulation period reaches 1500 times.

  In the bonus operating state, when the regulation period reaches 1,500 times, the initialization process is executed and the regulation period ends. That is, each game after the restriction counter reaches the value “1500” in the bonus operating state is a non-regulation period. In the non-regulation period of the bonus activation state, the AT determination process and the chance state determination process are performed as in the normal state.

  As described above, in the initialization process, each counter including the AT counter is initialized in addition to the restriction counter. In the specific example of FIG. 24 (b), the AT counter is a numerical value "10" when the bonus combination is won. Therefore, if the restriction period has not reached 1,500 times in the bonus operating state, the state returns to the AT state after the bonus operating state ends. However, when the regulation period reaches 1,500 times in the bonus operating state, the AT counter is initialized and shifts to the normal state after the bonus operating state is finished.

  As described above, when the right to shift to a gaming state (AT state, chance state, bonus operating state) advantageous to the player is granted, the restriction period starts, and the restriction period ends within 1,500 games. It was composition. In the present embodiment, notification of the regulation period is performed by the regulation period indicator 38.

  FIG. 25 illustrates a specific example of the display mode of the segment display D (instruction indicator 16, restriction period indicator 38) in each gaming state (normal state, precursor state, start preparation state, AT state, end preparation state). It is a time chart for FIG. 25 shows a simulated view of the segment display D in each game. In FIG. 25, the portions (segments) that emit light in the indication display 16 and the regulation period display 38 are displayed by hatching.

  As shown in FIG. 25, in each game in the normal state, the restriction period display 38 is turned off. Further, the normal state is a non-instruction period, and the instruction display 16 does not operate in each game in the normal state (the instruction information is not displayed).

  In the normal state, when the AT state is won, the restriction period starts from the next game. In the specific example of FIG. 25, it is assumed that the AT state is won and the state is shifted to the precursor state. The regulation period indicator 38 lights up at any time from when the AT state is won until the bet medal of the next game can be set. However, as in the normal state, the precursor state is a non-instruction period, and the instruction indicator 16 is not activated (lit) in each game of the precursor state.

  When the precursor state is over, it shifts to the start preparation state. Also, when transitioning to the RT2 state in the start preparation state, transition to the AT state is made. As described above, the AT state and the start preparation state are instruction periods. If any of the batting bell and batting order replay (hereinafter collectively referred to as “striking role”) is won in the commanding period, the correct display order of the RT transition replay or the correct bell is indicated by the command indicator 16. In the specific example of FIG. 25, in the game in which the batting order bell A (the correct order is “left middle right”. See FIG. 25) is won in the start preparation state, the instruction information for instructing the stop operation order “left middle right” “1” is displayed, and then, in the game in which the batting order replay Y 2 (the correct order of pressing is “right and left middle”) is won, the instruction information “2” for instructing the stop operation order “right and left middle” is displayed, and thereafter In the AT state, in the game in which the batting order bell E (the correct pressing order is the right first stop) is won, the instruction information "5" for which the right first stop is instructed is displayed.

  In the game in which the instruction information is not displayed during the regulation period, the instruction indicator 16 does not operate. On the other hand, during the restriction period, the restriction period indicator 38 lights up regardless of the presence or absence of the indication of the instruction information. When the AT state ends and the state shifts to the end preparation state (when the restriction period ends), the restriction period indicator 38 turns off.

  FIG. 26 (a) is a time chart for explaining another specific example of the display mode of the segment display D in each gaming state. In the specific example of FIG. 26 (a), it is assumed that the right to shift to the chance state is granted in the normal state, and then the state shifts to the chance state via the precursor state. Further, in the specific example of FIG. 26A, it is assumed that the transition to the AT state is not determined in the chance state.

  As shown in FIG. 26 (a), in the normal state, when winning in the chance state, the restriction period starts from the next game. When the precursor condition is started, the regulation period indicator 38 lights up. As described above, the precursor state is a non-indication period, and the indication indicator 16 does not operate. When the precursor state ends, it shifts to the chance state.

  The chance state of this embodiment is a gaming state in which the transition to the AT state is more easily determined than the normal state, and in principle, no correct ordering is indicated when the winning combination is won. That is, the chance state is, in principle, a non-instruction period. However, in the configuration in which the instruction state is not provided in the chance state (hereinafter, referred to as a “contrast example”), there may occur a problem that it is difficult to identify whether or not the chance state has been shifted.

  In consideration of the above circumstances, in the present embodiment, a part of the chance state is controlled in the instruction period. According to the above configuration, the instruction display 16 operates in the chance state. As described above, since the indication display 16 does not operate in the precursor state, when the indication display 16 is activated, the player can recognize from the indication display 16 that it has shifted to the chance state.

  FIG. 26 (b) is a view for explaining the above-described comparative example. In the specific example of FIG. 26B, as in the specific example of FIG. 26A, it is assumed that the normal state is shifted to the chance state via the precursor state, and then the normal state is shifted. In the comparison example of FIG. 26B, as in the present embodiment, the restriction period indicator 38 is lit in the restriction period including the precursor state and the chance state, and it is informed that this is the restriction period. However, the contrast example is different from the present embodiment in that the instruction state is not provided in the chance state, and the instruction display 16 does not instruct the stop operation order in the chance state.

  In the above comparison example, as shown in FIG. 26 (b), the indication indicator 16 is maintained in a non-operational state during the restriction period from the start of the precursor state to the end of the chance state, and the restriction period indicator 38. Is kept lit. That is, in the comparative example, even when the gaming state changes from the precursor state to the chance state in the restriction period, the display modes of the indication display 16 and the restriction period display 38 do not change.

  In the above-described comparison example, it is difficult to recognize from the display mode of the indication display 16 and the regulation period display 38 whether or not it has shifted to the chance state (including the case where it can not be substantially recognized). For example, although the liquid crystal display device 30 or the like may be used to notify of the transition to the chance state, depending on the notification mode of the liquid crystal display device 30 or the like, it may be difficult to recognize the transition to the chance state. Therefore, in the above-described contrast example, there may occur a problem that it is difficult to identify whether or not the machine has shifted to the chance state.

  Description will be returned to FIG. As described above, a part of the chance state of the present embodiment is controlled to the instruction period. Specifically, when transitioning to the chance state, an instruction period is started. In addition, after the instruction period starts, when the batting order (striking bell) is first elected and the instruction information indicating the correct pushing order of the batting order is displayed on the instruction display 16, the instruction period is ended. In addition, in the chance state, each game after the indication information is displayed once is controlled in the non-instruction period, and the indication information is not displayed. In the above configuration, the instruction display 16 operates only once in the chance state. In the above configuration, the indication display 16 can recognize that it has shifted to the chance state.

  By the way, as a configuration in which the indication display 16 notifies that the state has shifted to the chance state, a configuration may be considered in which all the chance states are controlled in the indication period. In the above configuration, as in the present embodiment, when transitioning from the precursor state to the chance state, the display of the instruction information by the indication display 16 is started, and the indication display 16 notifies that the transition to the chance state is made. Be done. However, in the above configuration, since the correct ordering of the winning combination is instructed in all the games in which the winning combination was won in the chance state, there may be a disadvantage that an excessive medal is obtained in the chance state. In the present embodiment, a part of the chance state is controlled in the instruction period, so the above-mentioned inconvenience is suppressed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, by restricting the maximum number of games in one restriction period, it is possible to suppress the inconvenience that the player is provided with an excessive profit at one time. However, even when the number of games during one regulation period is regulated, for example, in a configuration in which transition to the regulation period is frequently performed (for example, a configuration in which transition to the AT state is frequently determined) There remains the problem that excessive profits can be given to the player during the regulation period.

  In consideration of the above circumstances, in the present embodiment, the sum of each regulation period out of the total number of games (total number of games) in each gaming state between the regulation period (AT state etc.) and other than the regulation period (normal state etc.) The ratio of the number of games played is designed to converge to a predetermined threshold value or less. In the present embodiment, the ratio of the total number of games played in each restricted period in the total number of games is referred to as the “regulated period percentage”.

  In the present embodiment, the regulation period ratio is designed to converge to about 70% or less. Specifically, each lottery value (wining probability of winning area) of the winning area lottery table (see FIG. 8), each drawing value of AT determination table (see FIG. 18) (wining probability of AT state), chance state determination table The restriction period ratio converges to about 70% for each lottery value (see FIG. 19) and each lottery value (the probability of winning each additional game) in the additional determination table (see FIG. 21). Is designed as.

  FIG. 27 is a time chart for illustrating the regulation period ratio. The total game number described above is stored in the total game number counter. Also, the total number of games played in each regulation period is stored in the total regulation period counter. The total game number counter is incremented by “1” in each game of the regulation period and the non-regulation period. In addition, the total restriction period counter is incremented by “1” in each game of the restriction period, and is not added in the non-regulation period. The total game number counter and the total restriction period counter are provided, for example, in the main RAM 303.

  The total game number counter and the total control period counter are numerical values "0" when the gaming machine 1 is manufactured, and are then added when a game is executed. Further, the total game number counter and the total regulation period counter are not initialized in principle. Specifically, the total game number counter and the total control period counter are not initialized during the game. In addition, the total game number counter and the total regulation period counter are not initialized in any of the time of power-off, the time of power-on, and the time of setting change. Further, the total game number counter and the total regulation period counter are held by the backup power supply in a period after the power is shut off.

  FIG. 27 shows a period in which the total game number counter is added and a period in which the total restricted period counter is added. Specifically, when the power of the gaming machine 1 is first turned on, the game can be started from the non-regulatory period (normal state). In the specific example of FIG. 27, it is assumed that the non-regulatory period continues for X1 times (X1 is a positive integer) game after the power is turned on. As shown in FIG. 27, in the non-regulatory period, the total game number counter is added. On the other hand, in the non-regulation period, the total regulation period counter is not added. In the above case, at the end of the first non-regulation period, the total game number counter is incremented to the value “X1”, and the total restriction period counter is the value “0”.

  In the specific example of FIG. 27, it is assumed that the first restriction period continues over Y1 times (Y1 is a positive integer) game. As shown in FIG. 27, in the restriction period, both the total game number counter and the total restriction period counter are added. In the above case, at the end of the first restriction period, the total game number counter is incremented to the numerical value “X1 + Y1”, and the total restriction period counter is incremented to the numerical value “Y1”.

  In the specific example of FIG. 27, it is assumed that n times (n is a positive integer) are transferred between the non-regulation period and the regulation period up to time T. The game numbers of the second to n-th non-regulation periods are X2 times, X3 times ... Xn times (X2 to Xn are positive integers), respectively. In addition, the number of games during the second to n-th regulation periods is Y2, Y3 ... Yn (Y2 to Yn are positive integers), respectively.

  In the above case, at time T, the total game number counter (total game number) is added up to the numerical value “X1 + Y1 + X2 + Y2 +... Xn + Yn”. At time T, the total restriction period counter (the total number of games played in each restriction period) is added up to the numerical value “Y1 + Y2 +... Yn”. Therefore, the regulation period ratio at time T is the product of Y1 + Y2 +... Yn / (X1 + Y1 + X2 + Y2 +... Xn + Yn) and the numerical value “100”.

  In the above configuration, the restriction period ratio is designed to be about 70%, so that the disadvantage that the player is given an excessive profit is suppressed. However, even in the case of a gaming machine developed assuming that the regulation period ratio is about 70%, the regulation period ratio may not converge to about 70% when the player actually plays a game. The regulation period ratio of the gaming machine 1 is calculated by, for example, a simulation program in the development process, but when the simulation program is not appropriate (when the condition of the simulation is not appropriate), the actual regulation when the player plays a game The period ratio may not coincide with the regulatory period ratio calculated by the simulation program (the regulatory period ratio intended at development).

  In consideration of the above circumstances, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can display ratio information according to the current value of the regulation period ratio described above. The percentage information is a number indicating the percentage of regulation period. Specifically, when the setting change button 37 is in the ON state in a period in which the setting value is not displayed on the setting display unit 36 (a period in which the setting change process is not executed), the gaming machine 1 is controlled to the ratio display period. That is, the setting change button 37 combines the function of changing the setting value and the function of controlling the ratio display period. In the percentage display period, percentage information is displayed on the stored sheet number indicator 17. As described above, the setting change button 37 can be operated by the manager of the gaming machine 1 in principle. Therefore, the ratio information is confirmed by the manager of the gaming machine 1.

  The setting change button 37 of this embodiment is turned on when pressed by the manager's finger (when pressed), and returns to the off state by itself when the finger is released. Therefore, the ratio information is displayed during a period in which the administrator holds down the setting change button 37, and becomes non-displayed when the finger is removed from the setting change button 37. In addition, even when the finger is separated from the setting change button 37, the display of the ratio information may be maintained. In the above configuration, for example, when the setting change button 37 is pressed again in a period in which the ratio information is displayed, a configuration in which the ratio information is not displayed can be considered.

  FIG. 28A is a simulated view of the number-of-stored-sheets display 17 that displays an example of ratio information. The percentage information represents the integral part of the regulation period percentage. That is, the percentage information represents a numerical value obtained by rounding off the fractional portion of the regulation period percentage. In FIG. 28A, the light emitting portion (segment) of the stored number display 17 is displayed by hatching.

  FIG. 28A shows a specific example in the case where the total game number counter is the numerical value “200000” and the total restriction period counter is the numerical value “131400”. In the above case, the regulation period ratio is 65.7% ((131400/200000) × 100). Moreover, ratio information is a number "65". According to the above configuration, it can be confirmed whether the regulation period ratio exceeds 70%.

 By the way, it is determined by various lottery (for example, lottery by AT determination processing) whether or not to shift to the regulation period, and the number of games during one regulation period is various lottery (for example, lottery by addition determination processing) It changes according to the result of. In the simulation program described above, the regulation period ratio is calculated assuming that a sufficiently large number of games (for example, 175,000 times) have been executed, and the calculation result of the regulation period ratio is designed to be 70% or less.

  In the gaming machine 1 described above, when the total number of games is insufficient (for example, when the total number of games is about 1000), the current value of the regulated period percentage is the regulated period percentage calculated by the simulation program It is easy to occur when it does not coincide with the regulation period ratio). However, even if the total number of games is insufficient and does not coincide with the original regulation period ratio, there is a high possibility that the subsequent regulation will change to the original regulation period ratio. That is, the regulation period ratio converges to the original numerical value when the total number of games is sufficiently increased.

  In consideration of the above circumstances, in the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the display mode of the ratio information is different between the case where the total number of games is less than the specific numerical value and the case where the specific gaming value is or more. According to the above configuration, the regulation period ratio can be determined in consideration of the total number of games. For example, even if the restriction period ratio is not the original value, if the total number of games is insufficient, it can be determined that the restriction period ratio may change to the original value in the subsequent game . On the other hand, if the restriction period ratio is not the original value and the total number of games is sufficient, it is determined that the actual restriction period ratio and the restriction period ratio calculated by the simulation program are not likely to coincide with each other. be able to.

  FIG. 28 (b-1) and FIG. 28 (b-2) are time charts for explaining the display mode of ratio information in the ratio display period. In FIG. 28 (b-1) and FIG. 28 (b-2), a simulated view of the stored sheet number indicator 17 at each time point is shown. As described above, in the present embodiment, the display mode of the ratio information changes in accordance with the current value of the total game number counter. Specifically, the display mode of the ratio information changes depending on whether the total game number counter is the numerical value "175000" or more and the numerical value less than the "175000".

  FIG. 28 (b-1) is a diagram for describing a specific example in the case where the total game number counter is a numerical value "175000" or more. As shown in FIG. 28 (b-1), the number of credits is displayed on the stored sheet number indicator 17 in a period before the setting change button is operated. In FIG. 28 (b-1), it is assumed that the number of credits is “0”. As described above, when the setting change button is changed to the ON state, the ratio display period is started. In the specific example of FIG. 28 (b-1), the number “65” is displayed on the stored sheet number indicator 17 in the ratio display period.

  As shown in FIG. 28 (b-1), when the total game number counter is the numerical value "175000" or more, each segment of the stored number display 17 lights up in a mode to display the number of ratio information in the ratio display period ((1) The light emission state is maintained). Thereafter, the ratio display period ends when the setting change button changes to the OFF state. When the percentage display period is over, the stored sheet number display 17 displays the number of credits instead of the percentage information.

  FIG. 28 (b-2) is a figure for demonstrating the specific example in case the total game frequency counter is less than numerical value "175000." In FIG. 28 (b-2), it is assumed that the number of credits is “0”. Moreover, in FIG.28 (b-2), the case where ratio information is a number "76" is assumed. In the specific example of FIG. 28 (b-2) above, the number “76” is displayed on the stored sheet number indicator 17 in the ratio display period.

  As shown in FIG. 28 (b-2), when the total game number counter is less than the numerical value “175000”, each segment of the stored number display 17 blinks in a mode to display the number of ratio information in the ratio display period Repeatedly turn on and off). Thereafter, the ratio display period ends when the setting change button changes to the OFF state.

  As described above, in the ratio display period, the ratio information is displayed in a mode according to whether or not the total game number counter is the numerical value “175000” or more. Therefore, the total number of games can be recognized from the display mode of the ratio information, and the regulation period ratio can be evaluated in consideration of the display mode (total game frequency) of the ratio information.

  The main RAM 303 stores a display permission bit storage area indicating a combination of symbols permitted to be stopped on the activated line, a display setting value storage area storing numerical values displayed on the setting display unit 36, and a setting value Setting value storage area, random number value R1 storage area where random number value R1 is stored, random number value R2 storage area where random number value R2 is stored, random number value R3 storage area where random number value R3 is stored, sent to sub control board 400 Command storage area for storing commands, lamp related data storage area for storing data indicating the display mode of various lamps, a winning area storage area for storing a winning area, and the number of stop buttons 25 for which the stop operation has not been performed A storage area including a stop order storage area for storing the operation order of the unstopped operation counter and each stop button 25 is provided.

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

  FIG. 29 is a conceptual diagram of an instruction effect determination table. When the sub CPU 412 receives the second command indicating the instruction number (instruction information), the sub CPU 412 determines one of the instruction effects (A, B) according to the instruction effect determination table. When the instruction effect is determined, the sub CPU 412 transmits an effect control command indicating the instruction effect to the image control board (image control CPU 421) 420. When the image control CPU 421 receives an effect control command indicating an instruction effect, the image control CPU 421 causes the liquid crystal display device 30 to display each image of the instruction effect. In the present embodiment, when the sub control board (sub CPU 412) receives the second command (when the main CPU 301 transmits the second command), the stop operation mode (stop operation order) corresponding to the second command is The notification is always executed by the sub CPU 412.

  FIG. 29 is a conceptual diagram of an instruction effect determination table. When the sub CPU 412 receives any of the commands “B01” to “B05” as the second command, the sub CPU 412 determines an instruction effect based on the instruction effect determination table. As described above, the commands "B01" to "B05" are transmitted when the main CPU 301 is in the AT state, and are not transmitted in the normal state. That is, in the game in which the main CPU 301 is in the AT state, the sub CPU 412 determines an instruction effect based on the instruction effect determination table.

  Specifically, in the game in which the first command "A01" is received (winning game of batting order replay), when the second command "B01" is received, an instruction effect A1 is determined. In the instruction effect A1, the liquid crystal display device 30 or the like notifies the stop operation order of “left middle right”. Also, in the game where the first command "A01" is received, when the second command "B02" is received, the instruction effect A2 is determined, and when the second command "B03" is received, the instruction effect A3 is If determined and the second command "B04" is received, the instruction effect A4 is determined, and if the second command "B05" is received, the instruction effect A5 is determined. In the instruction effect A2, the stop order of "right and left" is informed, in the instruction effect A3, the stop order of "middle left and right" is notified, and in the instruction effect A4, the stop order of "middle right and left" is notified and the instruction effect At A5, the stop order of the first right stop is informed. Further, in each instruction effect A, it is informed that the batting order replay has been won. In each of the above instruction effects A (1 to 5), the correct pressing order of the RT2 transition replay is notified.

  In the game in which the first command "A09" is received (winning game of batting order bell), when the second command "B01" is received, an instruction effect B1 is determined. In the instruction effect B1, the liquid crystal display device 30 or the like notifies the stop operation order of “left middle right”. Also, in the game where the first command "A09" is received, when the second command "B02" is received, the instruction effect B2 is determined, and when the second command "B03" is received, the instruction effect B3 is If the second command "B04" is determined, the instruction effect B4 is determined, and if the second command "B05" is received, the instruction effect B5 is determined. In the instruction effect B2, the stop order of "right and left" is informed, in the instruction effect B3, the stop order of "middle left and right" is notified, and in the instruction effect B4, the stop order of "middle right and left" is notified and the instruction effect At B5, the stop order of the first right stop is informed. Further, in each instruction effect B, it is notified that the batting bell has been won. In each of the above instruction effects B (1 to 5), the correct pressing order of the correct bell is notified.

  The sub RAM 414 includes storage areas for storing data generated and updated as the sub CPU 412 executes each process.

<Each process executed by main CPU>
The main CPU 301 executes various processes using the above-described data. FIG. 30 is a flowchart of the boot process of the main CPU 301. When the reset signal from the reset circuit is input, the main CPU 301 executes the startup process. The reset signal is output when the power supply voltage supplied to the main control board 300 exceeds a predetermined threshold. For example, when the supply of the power supply voltage to the main control board 300 is started by turning on the power switch 511SW, the start-up process is performed.

  When the boot process is started, the main CPU 301 executes a boot time initialization process (S1). The main CPU 301 initializes the registers and the like of the main control board 300 by the initialization processing at startup. Note that the main CPU 301 may execute security check processing to determine the legitimacy of the control program stored in the main ROM 302 before the initialization processing at startup.

  After the startup initialization process, the main CPU 301 determines whether the setting switch is in the ON state (S2). The setting switch is turned on when the setting key is inserted into a keyhole provided inside the gaming machine 1 and rotated. When the main CPU 301 determines that the setting switch is in the ON state (S2: YES), the main CPU 301 sets a setting change start command in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 (S3), and shifts to setting change processing.

  On the other hand, when determining that the setting switch is not in the ON state (S2: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the backup flag is stored in the main RAM 303 (S4). In the present embodiment, when the power supply voltage supplied to the main control board 300 falls below a predetermined threshold (when the power is shut off), the main CPU 301 backs up each data stored in the main RAM 303, The backup flag is stored in the RAM 303. Therefore, if the backup is normally executed when the power is shut off, the backup flag is stored in the main RAM 303.

  When the main CPU 301 determines that the backup flag is stored (S4: YES), the main CPU 301 calculates a checksum of the data stored in the main RAM 303 (S5). In the present embodiment, even when the power is shut off, the checksum of the main RAM 303 is calculated and stored as in step S4 of the activation process.

  The main CPU 301 determines whether or not the checksum calculated at step S4 (checksum at power on) and the checksum calculated at power off coincide with each other (S6). If the data in the main RAM 303 has not changed in the period from the time the power is shut off to the time it is turned on, the checksum at power on and the checksum at power off match. On the other hand, if the data in the main RAM 303 changes (deteriorates) in the period from the time the power is shut off to the time it is turned on, the checksum at power on and the checksum at power off do not match.

  When the main CPU 301 determines that the checksum at power on and the checksum at power off match (S6: YES), the time at which the power is shut off based on each data stored in the main RAM 303 (backup is Each register is restored to the state at the time of execution) (S7). When the state of each register is restored, the main control board 300 is in the state at the time when the power is shut off. When the main CPU 301 restores the state of each register (the state of the main control board 300), the processing is restarted from the step at the time when the power is shut off. The main CPU 301 transmits, to the sub control board 400, various types of information necessary for restoring the effect state of the gaming machine 1 when the state of the main control board 300 is restored.

  When the main CPU 301 determines that the backup flag is not stored (S4: NO), or determines that the checksum at power on and the checksum at power off do not match (S6: NO), A main RAM abnormality flag indicating abnormality of the main RAM 303 is set (S8). That is, when the backup can not be performed or when the data of the main RAM 303 changes during the period when the power is shut off, the main RAM abnormality flag is set. In a period in which the main RAM abnormality flag is set, the main CPU 301 reports an abnormality of the main RAM using, for example, the main display ML. The main RAM abnormality flag is cleared, for example, when the setting value change processing is normally executed.

  After setting the main RAM abnormality flag, the main CPU 301 shifts to RAM error processing. In the RAM error processing, the progress of the game is prohibited. In the RAM error processing, the main CPU 301 may send a command to notify the abnormality of the main RAM 303 to the sub control board 400, and for example, the liquid crystal display device 30 may display a warning image.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart of setting change processing. When the setting change process is started, the main CPU 301 determines whether the front door 3 is opened (S11). Specifically, a door sensor is provided which outputs an OFF signal when the front door 3 is closed and outputs an ON signal when the front door 3 is opened, and the front door 3 is responsive to a signal from the door sensor. The main CPU 301 determines whether the key is released. As described above, since the setting switch is provided inside the gaming machine 1, the setting change processing is usually performed during a period in which the front door 3 is opened. Therefore, as a case where setting change processing is started in the state where front door 3 is closed, the case where ON signal of setting switch and power switch 511SW is inputted by fraud is assumed. If it is determined that the front door 3 is not opened in consideration of the above circumstances (S11: NO), the main CPU 301 sets the setting switch abnormality flag to ON (S12), and shifts to setting switch error processing. Do. In the setting switch error processing, the progress of the game is prohibited. Further, in the setting switch error processing, the main CPU 301 may transmit an error command notifying that the setting switch is abnormal to the sub control board 400, and the liquid crystal display device 30 may display a warning image, for example. The setting switch abnormality flag is cleared when the start process is restarted and the setting value change process is normally performed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the front door 3 is opened (S11: YES), the main CPU 301 displays a numerical value indicating a setting value on the setting display unit 36 (S13). Specifically, the main CPU 301 displays the numerical value stored in the display setting value storage area of the main RAM 303 on the setting display unit 36.

  Thereafter, the main CPU 301 determines whether the setting change button 37 has been operated (S14). Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether an ON signal from the setting change switch 37SW is input. If it is determined that the setting change button 37 has been operated (S14: YES), the main CPU 301 increments the numerical value stored in the display setting value storage area of the main RAM 303 (S15), and shifts the processing to step S16. On the other hand, when determining that the setting change button 37 is not operated (S14: NO), the main CPU 301 shifts the processing to step S16 without incrementing the numerical value of the display setting value storage area.

  In step S16, the main CPU 301 determines whether the start lever 24 has been operated. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the ON signal of the start switch 24SW is input. The main CPU 301 repeats the processing from step S13 to step S15 until determining that the start lever 24 has been operated (S16: NO). As understood from the above description, each time the setting change button 37 is operated and the numerical value of the display setting value storage area is added in step S15, the numerical value displayed on the setting display unit 36 is added in step S13. .

  On the other hand, when determining that the start lever 24 has been operated (S16: YES), the main CPU 301 determines the numerical value displayed on the setting display unit 36 as the setting value (S17). Specifically, the main CPU 301 stores the numerical value stored in the display setting value storage area in the setting value storage area of the main RAM 303. Further, the main CPU 301 stores a setting value command indicating the setting value in the command storage area (S18). After storing the set value command, the main CPU 301 ends the set value change process and shifts to the game control process. In addition, in the period of starting processing or setting change processing, when interruption of other processing is prohibited and it shifts to game control processing, interruption is permitted thereafter.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart of the game control processing of the main CPU 301. The game control process is executed each time the player plays a game. Although described later in detail, the main CPU 301 executes interrupt processing at predetermined time intervals (for example, 1.49 ms) in a period in which the game control processing is executed. That is, the main CPU 301 executes game control processing and interrupt processing alternately. For example, a command (for example, a start operation command to be described later) transmitted to the sub control board 400 is set in the game control process and transmitted to the sub control board 400 in an interrupt process. Also, each timer (for example, wait timer) set in the game control process is decremented in the interrupt process.

  When the main CPU 301 starts the game control process, the main CPU 301 executes an initial setting process (S101). The initial setting process is executed each time one game is over. The main CPU 301 initializes a storage area of the storage areas of the main RAM 303, which is initialized for each game, in the initial setting process.

  After the initial setting process, the main CPU 301 shifts to an automatic insertion process (S102). In the automatic insertion process, the main CPU 301 sets the bet medals of the same number as the previous game as the bet medals of the current game, when the symbol combinations relating to the replay are aligned on the activated line as a result of the previous game.

  After the automatic insertion process, the main CPU 301 shifts to a pre-game start process (S103). In the pre-game start process, the main CPU 301 detects the medal from the medal insertion portion 8 and detects the operation of the settlement button 23. Further, the main CPU 301 detects the operation of the start lever 24 (that is, the game start operation) in the pre-game start process.

  When the main CPU 301 detects a game start operation in the pre-game start process, the main CPU 301 shifts to setting value check process (S104). In the setting value confirmation process, the main CPU 301 determines the propriety of the setting value stored in the setting value storage area of the main RAM 303. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the set value stored in the set value storage area is in the range of the numerical value “1” to the numerical value “6” in the set value confirmation process. If the main CPU 301 determines that the set value is not within the range of the numerical value “1” to the numerical value “6”, the main CPU 301 stores a set value abnormality command indicating abnormality of the set value in the command storage area, and shifts to set value error processing. . For example, when the set value stored in the set value storage area is changed due to noise, set value error processing is performed. In the setting value error processing, the main CPU 301 cancels the game control processing (prohibits the progression of the game). When setting value error processing is executed, for example, when the power button 511 is turned off and then turned on again to cause the main CPU 301 to execute start processing and setting change processing, and a normal setting value is set , Return to the state where the game is possible.

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

  After storing the random number value R1, the random number value R2 and the random number value R3 in the main RAM 303, the main CPU 301 shifts to lottery execution processing (S106). The lottery execution process is an internal lottery process for determining the winning area by the random value R1, an AT determination process for determining the transition to the AT state by the random value R3, and a rotating drum effect by the random value R2. It is comprised by each process including the rotation drum production | presentation determination process for. In addition, the lottery execution process includes an instruction number determination process for determining an instruction number.

  After executing the lottery execution process, the main CPU 301 executes a weight process (S107). The weight process is a process for setting the time length of each game to a predetermined length or more. The main CPU 301 determines whether or not the wait period has elapsed in the wait process, and if it is determined that the wait period has not elapsed, the wait process does not shift from the wait process to a process described below.

  On the other hand, when determining that the wait period has elapsed, the main CPU 301 shifts to pre-stop processing (S108). In the pre-shutdown process, various data (such as priority to be described later) are stored in the main RAM 303 according to the winning area determined in the internal lottery process. In the stop control process described later, the respective reels 12 are stopped according to the data stored in the pre-stop process, and the symbol combination relating to the winning combination designated in the winning area is stopped and displayed on the activated line.

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

  When all reels 12 are stopped in the stop control process, the main CPU 301 shifts to the display determination process (S110). In the display determination process, the main CPU 301 determines the combination of the symbols displayed on the activated line. In addition, the main CPU 301 sets various data in accordance with the type of combination of symbols displayed on the activated line. For example, when it is determined that the symbol combination relating to the replay is stopped and displayed on the activated line, the main CPU 301 sets the replaying in progress flag to the ON state. Further, when the main CPU 301 determines that the symbol combination relating to the winning combination is stopped on the activated line, the main CPU 301 adds the number of medals corresponding to the type of the winning combination to the credit number.

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

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart of the initial setting process. In the initial setting process, the main CPU 301 initializes a storage area for storing information necessary for one game among the storage areas of the main RAM 303 (S101-1). For example, the winning area storage area storing the winning area (winning area number) of the previous game is initialized in the initial setting process.

  After initializing the main RAM 303, the main CPU 301 determines whether the auxiliary storage unit 530 is full (S101-2). Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the ON signal from the full tank sensor 530SE is input. When it is determined that the auxiliary storage unit 530 is full (S101-2: YES), the main CPU 301 sets a full error command (S101-3), and shifts to full error processing.

  In the full-tank error processing, the main CPU 301 uses the indication display 16 to notify of a full-tank error. For example, during the full error processing, the main CPU 301 causes the indication display 16 to display the characters “HF” (hopper full). In addition, it is good also as a structure which alert | reports a full tank error with another indicator (for example, storage sheet number indicator 17). When the main CPU 301 determines that the auxiliary storage unit 530 is not full (S101-2: NO), the pre-game start pre-processing is ended and the processing shifts to the automatic insertion processing.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart of the automatic insertion process. When the main CPU 301 starts the automatic insertion processing, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the symbol combination relating to the replay is complete on the activated line in the previous game (S102-1). Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the in-replay flag is set. The in-replay flag is set in the display determination process of the previous game control process. If the symbol combination relating to the replay in the previous game is not in line with the active line (S102-1: NO), the main CPU 301 ends the automatic insertion processing.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the symbol combination relating to the replay in the previous game is aligned with the active line (S102-1: YES), the main CPU 301 stores the input command in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 (S102- 2). After storing the closing command, the main CPU 301 sets a closing interval timer (S102-3). The closing interval timer is a timer for securing a time interval at which the closing command is transmitted to the sub control board 400 at a predetermined time length or more. When the closing interval timer is set, the main CPU 301 determines whether the closing interval timer has timed out (S102-4). The main CPU 301 repeats step S102-4 until determining that the closing interval timer has timed out (S102-4: NO).

  If it is determined that the insertion interval timer has timed out (S102-4: YES), the main CPU 301 adds a numerical value "1" to the bet number counter (S102-5). The bet number counter indicates the number of bet medals for the current game. Further, the main CPU 301 generates BET lamp display data indicating the display mode of the BET lamps 14 (14a, 14b, 14c) according to the value of the bet number counter (S102-6). Specifically, when the bet number counter has a numerical value "1", BET lamp display data for lighting one lamp 14a of the BET lamps 14 is generated. Similarly, when the bet number counter has the value "2", the BET lamp display data to light one lamp 14a and the two sheet lamp 14b of the BET lamps 14 is generated, and the bet number counter has the value "3". In the BET lamp 14, BET lamp display data for lighting the one lamp 14a, the two lamp 14b and the three lamp 14c among the BET lamps 14 is generated. The BET lamp display data is stored in the lamp related data storage area of the main RAM 303.

  The main CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the bet number counter matches the bet medal of the previous game (S102-7). The main CPU 301 repeats the processing from step S102-2 to step S102-6 until it is determined that the value of the bet number counter matches the bet medal of the previous game (S102-7: NO). On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the bet number counter matches the bet medal of the previous game (S102-7: YES), the main CPU 301 ends the automatic insertion process. As understood from the above description, when the symbol combination relating to replay is aligned with the effective line as a result of the previous game, the same bet medal as the bet medal of the previous game is set in this game.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart of pre-game start processing. When the main CPU 301 starts the pre-game start process, the main CPU 301 refers to the game state flag in the game state storage area of the main RAM 303 to set a prescribed number (S103-1). In the present embodiment, the prescribed number is set to the numerical value "3" in any game.

  After setting the prescribed number according to the gaming state, the main CPU 301 shifts to insertion medal acceptance processing (S103-2). In the inserted medal acceptance process, the main CPU 301 receives a medal from the medal insertion portion 8. When the main CPU 301 receives the medal from the medal insertion section 8, the main CPU 301 adds the bet number counter or the credit number.

  After executing the insertion medal acceptance process, the main CPU 301 shifts to BET operation acceptance process (S103-3). The main CPU 301 receives an operation of the player's 1 BET button 21 or an operation of the MAX-BET button 22 in the BET operation acceptance process.

  After executing the BET operation acceptance process, the main CPU 301 shifts to a settlement operation acceptance process (S103-4). The main CPU 301 receives the player's operation of the settlement button 23 in the settlement operation reception process.

  After executing the settlement operation reception process, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the bet number counter is the prescribed number (S103-5). In the above-described automatic insertion process of step S102, the inserted medal acceptance process of step S103-2, or the bet operation acceptance process of step S103-3, when the bet number counter is added up to the specified number, the main CPU 301 selects the bet number counter. Is determined to be the prescribed number (S103-5: YES), and the process proceeds to step S103-6. On the other hand, when the bet number counter has not reached the specified number (S103-5: NO), the main CPU 301 repeatedly executes each step from step S103-2 to step S103-4.

  At step S103-6, the main CPU 301 determines whether the player has operated the start lever 24 or not. If it is determined that the start lever 24 has been operated (S103-6: YES), the main CPU 301 stores the start operation command in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 (S103-7). When the start operation command is stored, the main CPU 301 ends the pre-game start processing and shifts to setting value confirmation processing (S104). On the other hand, when determining that the start lever has not been operated (S103-6: NO), the main CPU 301 repeatedly executes each step from step S103-2 to step S103-5.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart of the inserted medal acceptance process. When the inserted medal acceptance process is started, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the insertion impossible flag is in the ON state (S103-2-1). When the bet number counter is the upper limit value and the credit number is the upper limit value, the insertion impossible flag is set to the ON state in S103-2-8 described later. When the main CPU 301 determines that the insertion impossible flag is in the ON state (S103-2-1: YES), the insertion medal accepting process is ended. On the other hand, when the main CPU 301 determines that the insertion impossible flag is not in the ON state (S103-2-1: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the medal has been inserted from the medal insertion portion 8 (S103-2-2). ).

  Specifically, as described above, the medal inserted from the medal insertion portion 8 is detected by the signal from the medal sensor 34SE. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 reads the signal from the medal sensor 34SE in the input port reading process of the interruption process that is periodically executed, and detects the medal of the main RAM 303 according to the signal from the medal sensor 34SE. Set the flag to ON state. At step S103-2-2, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the medal detection flag is in the ON state.

  When the main CPU 301 determines that a medal has been inserted from the medal insertion section 8 (S103-2-2: YES), the main CPU 301 stores an input command indicating that a medal has been inserted in the command storage area (S103-2-3). ).

  After storing the input command, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the bet number counter is the prescribed number (S103-2-4). If it is determined that the bet number counter is not the prescribed number (S103-2-4: NO), the main CPU 301 adds the numerical value "1" to the bet number counter (S103-2-5), and the inserted medal acceptance processing is performed. finish. On the other hand, when determining that the bet number counter is the prescribed number (S103-2-4: YES), the main CPU 301 adds a numerical value "1" to the credit number (S103-2-6).

  After adding the number of credits, the main CPU 301 determines whether the number of credits matches the upper limit "50" (S103-2-7). If it is determined that the number of credits is the numerical value "50" (S103-2-7: YES), the main CPU 301 sets the medal insertion impossible flag to the ON state (S103-2-8), and the inserted medal acceptance processing is performed. finish. On the other hand, when the main CPU 301 determines that the number of credits is not the numerical value "50" (S103-2-7: NO), the inserted medal acceptance processing is ended without setting the medal insertion impossible flag to the ON state. . The main CPU 301 controls the selector 34 so that the medal inserted from the medal insertion portion 8 is led to the outside of the gaming machine 1 in a period in which the medal insertion impossible flag is set to the ON state. Therefore, the medal inserted from the medal insertion portion 8 is discharged to the outside (the tray unit 7) of the gaming machine 1 while the medal insertion impossible flag is in the ON state.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart of BET operation acceptance processing. In the BET operation acceptance process, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the number of credits is the numerical value "0" (S103-3-1). If the number of credits is “0” (S103-3-1: YES), the main CPU 301 ends the BET operation acceptance process.

  If it is determined that the number of credits is not "0" (S103-3-1: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether the 1 BET button 21 has been operated (S103-3-2). If it is determined that the 1 BET button 21 has been operated (S103-3-2: YES), the main CPU 301 sets the insertion request counter to the numerical value "1" (S103-3-3). On the other hand, when determining that the 1 BET button 21 has not been operated (S103-3-2: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether the MAX-BET button 22 has been operated (S103-3-4). . If it is determined that the MAX-BET button 22 has been operated (S103-3-4: YES), the main CPU 301 sets the value "3" in the closing request counter (S103-3-5). When determining that the MAX-BET button 22 has not been operated (S103-3-4: NO), the main CPU 301 ends the BET operation acceptance process.

  When the predetermined value (numerical value “1” or numerical value “3”) is set in the closing request counter in step S103-3-3 or step S103-3-5, the main CPU 301 determines the numerical value “1” from the closing request counter. Is subtracted (S103-3-6). When the input request counter is decremented by "1", the main CPU 301 subtracts the value "1" from the credit counter (S103-3-7), and adds the value "1" to the bet number counter (S103-3-8). .

  After adding the numerical value "1" to the bet number counter, the main CPU 301 stores the input command in the command storage area (S103-3-9). After storing the closing command, the main CPU 301 sets a closing interval timer (S103-3-10). The closing interval timer is a timer for securing a time interval at which the closing command is transmitted to the sub control board 400 at a predetermined time length or more. Note that the insertion interval timer of the BET operation acceptance processing (S103-3-10) is also used in the above-mentioned automatic insertion processing. In the BET operation acceptance process (when the MAX-BET button is operated) and the automatic insertion process, the input command is continuously output, and the input sound is continuously reproduced. In the present embodiment, since the input interval timer is provided, the time interval at which each input command is transmitted is secured to be equal to or longer than a predetermined time length, and the period during which each input sound is output is equal to or longer than the predetermined time length. According to the above configuration, for example, immediately after the output of the current input sound is started, the next input sound is output (the current input sound becomes extremely short), and the current input sound is not detected by the player. Problems are suppressed. The insertion interval timer, for example, times up in about 0.5 seconds.

  The main CPU 301 determines whether or not the insertion interval timer has timed out (S103-3-11). Step S103-3-11 is repeated until the closing interval timer times out (S103-3-11: NO), and when it is determined that the closing interval timer times out (S103-3-11: YES), the main CPU 301 It is determined whether the bet number counter matches the specified number (S103-3-12). When the main CPU 301 determines that the bet number counter matches the prescribed number (S 103-3-12: YES), it ends the BET operation acceptance process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the bet number counter does not match the prescribed number (S103-3-12: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether the input request counter is the numerical value "0" (S103-3). -13). When it is determined that the insertion request counter is the numerical value “0” (S103-3-13: YES), the main CPU 301 ends the BET operation acceptance process. On the other hand, when determining that the input request counter is not the numerical value "0" (S103-3-13: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether the number of credits is "0" (S103-3-14). ). If the main CPU 301 determines that the number of credits is "0" (S103-3-14: YES), it ends the BET operation acceptance processing, and if it is determined that the credit counter is not "0" (S103-3) -14: NO) Return the process to step S103-3-6.

  As understood from the above description, when the main CPU 301 receives an operation of the MAX-BET button 22, the bet number counter is added until the bet number counter reaches the specified number or the number of credits is exhausted.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart of the settlement operation reception process. In the settlement operation reception process, the main CPU 301 determines whether the settlement button 23 has been operated by the player (S103-4-1). If it is determined that the settlement button 23 has been operated (S103-4-1: YES), the main CPU 301 sets a settlement medal in the payout request counter (S103-4-2). The settlement medal is the sum of the bet number counter and the credit number when the settlement button 23 is operated. However, when the bet number counter is added by automatic insertion (when the replay is stopped in the previous game), the main CPU 301 sets only the number of credits in the payout request counter. In the above configuration, the settlement of bet medals set by automatic insertion is prohibited. After setting the settlement medals in the payout request counter, the main CPU 301 stores the settlement operation command indicating the operation of the settlement button 23 in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 (S103-4-3), and the medal insertion impossible flag is in the OFF state (S103-4-4).

  If it is determined that the settlement button 23 is not operated (S103-4-1: NO), the main CPU 301 ends the settlement operation reception process. Although details will be described later, in the hopper drive processing, the number of medals of the payout request counter is discharged from the hopper 520 to the tray unit 7 through the medal payout port 9.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart of the lottery execution process. When the main CPU 301 starts the lottery execution process, the main CPU 301 executes an internal lottery process (S106-1). In the internal lottery process, the main CPU 301 determines the winning area of the current game from the random value R1. After executing the internal lottery process, the main CPU 301 shifts to a rotating drum effect determination process (S106-2). In the turning drum effect determination process, the main CPU 301 determines the turning drum effect of the current game from the random value R2. After executing the spinning drum effect determination processing, the main CPU 301 shifts to AT determination processing (S106-3).

  In the AT determination process, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not to shift to the AT state from the random value R3. Specifically, in the AT determination process, the main CPU 301 acquires, from the AT determination table, a lottery value corresponding to the winning area and the turning drum effect of the current game, and subtracts the lottery value to a random value R3. In the normal state, when the result of subtracting the lottery value to the random number value R3 becomes a negative number, the main CPU 301 sets an initial value to the precursor counter. As described above, the precursor counter indicates the number of remaining games in the precursor state, and initial values of numerical values “0” to “32” are set. The initial value of the precursor counter is determined by lottery. In the present embodiment, in the AT determination processing of the AT state, the additional determination processing is executed. In the additional determination process, the number of additional games is determined in accordance with the winning area. After executing the AT determination process, the main CPU 301 shifts to a chance state determination process (S106-4).

  In the chance state determination processing, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not to shift to the chance state from the random value R3. Specifically, in the chance state determination process, the main CPU 301 acquires, from the chance state determination table, a lottery value corresponding to the winning area and the turning drum effect of the current game, and subtracts the lottery value to random number value R3. . In the normal state, when the result of subtracting the lottery value to the random number value R3 becomes a negative number, the main CPU 301 sets an initial value to the precursor counter. As described above, the precursor counter indicates the number of remaining games in the precursor state, and initial values of numerical values “0” to “32” are set. The initial value of the precursor counter is determined by lottery. After executing the chance state determination processing, the main CPU 301 shifts to instruction number determination processing (S106-5).

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart of the internal lottery process. When the main CPU 301 starts the internal lottery process, the main CPU 301 sets a winning area lottery table according to the gaming state (S106-1-1). For example, the main CPU 301 sets a winning area lottery table according to the RT flag indicating the type of RT state stored in the RT state storage area of the main RAM 303.

  In the internal lottery process, the main CPU 301 acquires the random number value R1 stored in the random number value R1 storage area (S106-1-2). The random number value R1 is stored in the random number value R1 storage area in step 105. Further, the main CPU 301 sets the winning area offset value to a numerical value "00" which is an initial value (S106-1-3). The winning area offset value designates each winning area. In addition, the winning area offset value is sequentially updated, and each time it is updated, a different winning area is designated. For example, the winning area offset value designates a winning area of "losing" with a numerical value "00".

  The main CPU 301 acquires the lottery value of the winning area specified by the winning area offset value (S106-1-4). For example, when the winning area lottery table in the RT0 state is set, if the winning area offset value is the numerical value "00", the lottery value "36736" is acquired.

  The main CPU 301 subtracts the lottery value acquired in step S106-1-4 from the random number value R1 acquired in step S106-1-1 (S106-1-5). Further, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the result of subtracting the lottery value from the random number value R1 is a negative number (S106-1-6). For example, when the random number value R1 smaller than the numerical value "36736" is acquired in the game in the RT0 state, the result of subtracting the lottery value "36736" of the winning area number "00" from the random value R1 becomes a negative number. On the other hand, when a random number value R1 larger than the numerical value "36736" is acquired, the result of subtracting the lottery value of the winning area number "00" from the random number value R1 does not become a negative number.

  If the main CPU 301 determines that the subtraction result is not a negative number (S106-1-6: NO), whether or not all the winning areas (winning area numbers "00" to "34") are specified by the winning area offset value. It is determined (S106-1-7). If all the winning areas have not been designated (S106-1-7: NO), the main CPU 301 updates the winning area offset value (adds the numerical value "1") (S106-1-8), and step S106- Return the process to 1-4. In step S106-4, the lottery value of the winning area specified by the updated winning area offset value is acquired, and in step S106-1-5, the lottery value is subtracted to the previous subtraction result. In the processing from step S106-1-4 to step S106-1-8, it is determined that the operation result is a negative number (S106-1.6: YES) or until all the winning areas are specified (S106-). 1-7: YES) It is repeated.

  When it is determined that the operation result is a negative number or when all the winning areas are designated, the main CPU 301 executes data storage processing (S106-1-9). Specifically, the main CPU 301 stores the current winning area offset value in the winning area storage area of the main RAM 303. For example, when the winning area offset value for which the subtraction result has become a negative number is "12", the numerical value "12" is stored in the winning area storage area. Further, the main CPU 301 stores the first command corresponding to the winning area in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 in the data storage process. The main CPU 301 transmits the first command stored in the command storage area to the sub control board 400 in the command transmission process of the interrupt process described later.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart of the spinning drum effect determination process. When the main CPU 301 starts the turning drum effect determination process, the main CPU 301 acquires various types of information used for determining the turning drum effect (S106-2-1). Specifically, the main CPU 301 acquires various information including the gaming state of the current game, the winning area, and the random number value R2. Thereafter, the main CPU 301 determines whether the gaming state is the normal state (S106-2-2).

  If it is determined that the gaming state is the normal state (S106-2-2: YES), the main CPU 301 determines the rotating drum effect of the current game using the rotating drum effect determination table A (S106-2-3) . Specifically, the main CPU 301 acquires each lottery value corresponding to the winning area of the current game from the rotating drum effect determination table A for each rotating drum effect, and sequentially subtracts each of the lottery values to the random value R2. . For example, the main CPU 301 subtracts the lottery value of each turn drum effect to the random value R2 in the order of “no effect”, turn drum effect A, turn drum effect B, turn drum effect C, and turn drum effect D. The main CPU 301 repeats the process until the result of subtracting the lottery value becomes a negative number, until the result of subtracting the lottery value to the random number value R2 becomes a negative number, and determines a rotating drum effect.

  When it is determined that the gaming state is not the normal state (S106-2-2: NO), that is, in the case of the AT state, the main CPU 301 determines the rotating drum effect of the current game by using the rotating drum effect determination table B. (S106-2-4). After determining the rotating drum effect in step S106-2-3 or step S106-2-4, the main CPU 301 stores an effect type command indicating the rotating drum effect in the command storage area (S106-2-5). .

  After storing the effect type command, the main CPU 301 stores the rotating drum effect number of the rotating drum effect in the rotating drum effect number storage area (S106-2-6). Specifically, in the case of “no effect”, the numerical value “0” is stored in the rotating drum effect number storage area. Further, in the case of rotating drum effect A, the numerical value "1" is stored in the rotating drum effect number storage area, in the case of rotating drum effect B, the numerical value "2" is stored, and in the case of rotating drum effect C, the numerical value "3" Is stored, and in the case of the rotating drum effect D, the numerical value "4" is stored. After storing the spinning drum effect number, the main CPU 301 ends the spinning drum effect determination process.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart of instruction number determination processing. When the main CPU 301 starts instruction number determination processing, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the current game is in the instruction period (S106-5-1). If it is determined that it is an instruction period (S106-5-1: YES), the main CPU 301 determines an instruction number using the instruction determination table B (S106-5-2). On the other hand, when determining that it is not the instruction period (S106-5-1: NO), the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number using the instruction determination table A (S106-5-3). As described above, in the non-instruction period, the instruction number "99" (no instruction) is determined in all the winning areas.

  After determining the instruction number in step S106-5-2 or step S106-5-3, the main CPU 301 stores the instruction number in the instruction number storage area. The instruction number storage area is stored, for example, in the main RAM 303. The main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display instruction information corresponding to the instruction number stored in the instruction number storage area in the LED display processing of the interrupt processing described later. Further, the main CPU 301 transmits a second command indicating the instruction number stored in the instruction number storage area in the command transmission processing of the interrupt processing. After storing the instruction number, the main CPU 301 ends the instruction number determination process.

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart of weight processing. The main CPU 301 executes the wait processing until the execution period of the spinning drum effect or the wait period elapses.

  When the weight processing is started, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the rotating drum effect number in the rotating drum effect number storage area is “0” (S107-1). That is, it is determined whether "no effect" is determined in the spinning drum effect determination process. If the spinning drum effect number is “0” (S107-1: YES), the main CPU 301 determines whether the weight timer is “0” (S107-2). The wait timer is decremented each time the interrupt processing is executed. If it is determined that the wait timer has not timed out (wait timer ≠ 0), the main CPU 301 repeats step S107-2 (S107-2: NO).

  On the other hand, when determining that the wait timer has timed out (S107-2: YES), the main CPU 301 newly sets the wait timer to an initial value (about 4100 ms) (S107-3). Further, the main CPU 301 stores a reel start command indicating that each reel 12 has been started in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 (S107-4), starts the rotation of each reel 12, and ends the weight processing.

  When the main CPU 301 determines that the rotating drum effect number is other than “0” in step S107-1, the rotating drum effect number indicates “1” indicating the rotating drum effect A, or “the rotating drum effect B”. It is determined whether it is 2 "(S107-5). If it is determined that the spinning drum effect number is “1” or “2” (S107-5: YES), the main CPU 301 sets 1000 sm to the spinning drum effect timer (S107-6).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the spinning drum effect number is not "1" or "2" (S107-5: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether the spinning drum effect number is "3" indicating the spinning drum effect C It is determined whether or not it is (S107-7). If it is determined that the spinning drum effect number is “3” (S107-7: YES), the main CPU 301 sets 2000 sm to the spinning drum effect timer (S107-8). On the other hand, when it is determined that the turning drum effect number is not "3" (S107-7: NO), that is, when the turning drum effect number is "4" indicating the turning drum effect D, the main CPU 301 turns the turn drum The 5000 timer is set in the effect timer (S107-9).

  After setting the rotating drum effect timer in step S107-6, step S107-8, and step S107-9, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the rotating drum effect timer has been decremented to the numerical value "0" (S107-10). . The rotating drum effect timer is decremented each time the interrupt processing is executed. The main CPU 301 repeats step S107-10 (S107-10: NO) until the turn-up effect timer times up (that is, until the turn-up effect ends) (S107-10: NO), and determines that the time-out occurs (S107-10: YES), it transfers to step S107-2.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart of the pre-shutdown process. When the pre-shutdown process is started, the main CPU 301 sets an initial value to the acceleration wait timer (S108-1). The initial value of the acceleration weight timer is set to the length of time required for each reel 12 to accelerate to a steady rotation after starting. After setting the initial value to the acceleration weight timer, the main CPU 301 determines whether the acceleration weight timer has timed up (S108-2). The main CPU 301 repeats step S108-2 until the acceleration weight timer times up (S108-2: NO), and when the acceleration weight timer times up (S108-2: YES), shifts the processing to step S108-3. Do.

  In step S108-3, the main CPU 301 stores the numerical value "3" in the unstopped operation counter indicating the number of stop buttons 25 (25L, 25C, 25R) for which the stop operation has not been performed. Further, the main CPU 301 performs setting processing of the display combination storing area (S108-4). As described above, each displayable bit of the display combination storing area corresponds to each winning combination, and is a numerical value "1" when there is a possibility that the symbol combination relating to the corresponding winning combination may stop on the valid line. Therefore, in step S108-4 in which all the reels 12 are rotating, since all the symbol combinations relating to the winning combinations can be stopped on the effective line, all the bits of the display combination storing area are changed to the numerical value "1". It is set.

  After the setting processing of the display combination storing area, the main CPU 301 shifts to priority order storing processing (S108-5). FIG. 45 is a conceptual diagram of a plurality of priority storage areas P (PL, PC, PR) set in the priority storage processing. The priority storage area P is, as shown in FIG. 45, a left reel priority storage area PL corresponding to the reel 12L, a middle reel priority storage area PC corresponding to the reel 12C, and a right reel priority corresponding to the reel 12R. It is comprised including order storage area PR. Each priority storage area P is divided into a plurality of (21) areas Q. Each area Q corresponds to each symbol position (unit area U) of the reel 12.

  When the priority storage process is executed, the priority of the symbols of the area Q is stored in each area Q. For example, the priority "HFF" is stored in the area Q in which the winning combinations that have not been won are displayed when stopped on the active line. Further, the priority "H00" is stored in the area Q of the symbols that can be stopped on the activated line, and the numerical value "H01" is stored in the area Q of the symbols constituting the winning combination.

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart of priority order storage processing. When the priority storage processing is started, the main CPU 301 stores the unstopped operation counter as the number of searches (S108-5-1). Further, the main CPU 301 determines one reel 12 among the reels 12 for which the stop operation has not been performed yet as the target reel (S108-5-2).

  The main CPU 301 executes priority order table selection processing (S108-5-3). The priority table defines the priority of each winning combination, and one of the plurality of priority tables is selected. For example, it is assumed that a game in which the winning area “bats order bell E1 to E3” (the first stop of the correct order of pressing is the reel 12R) is won. According to the priority table selected in the game, in the right reel priority storage area PR, the priority of the “correct bell” symbol becomes higher than the priority of the “fail bell” symbol. On the other hand, in the left reel priority storage area PL and the middle reel priority storage area PC, the priority of the "failed bell" symbol becomes higher than the priority of the "correct bell" symbol. According to the above configuration, by appropriately selecting the priority order table, the symbols stopped on the activated line change according to the stop operation order.

  After executing the priority order table selection processing, the main CPU 301 stores the initial value "00" in the area pointer, and stores the initial value "21" in the area remaining number (S108-5-4). The area pointer specifies the area Q of the target reel. Further, the number of remaining areas means the number of areas Q in which the priority is not stored in the target reel.

  The main CPU 301 acquires the symbol code (symbol type) of the symbol position designated by the area pointer (S108-5-5). Further, the main CPU 301 determines the priority according to the symbol code, the winning area (winning combination) and the priority table (S108-5-6). The main CPU 301 stores the determined priority in the area Q designated by the current area pointer (S108-5-7).

  The main CPU 301 adds the numerical value “1” to the area pointer, and subtracts the numerical value “1” from the area remaining number (S108-5-8). Thereafter, the main CPU 301 determines whether the area remaining number is the numerical value "0" (S108-5-9). If it is determined that the area remaining number is not “0” (S108-5-9: NO), the main CPU 301 repeatedly executes steps S108-5-5 to S108-5-9. On the other hand, when it is determined that the area remaining number is “0” (S108-5-9: YES), that is, when the generation of the priority order storage area of the target reel is completed, the main CPU 301 determines Subtract 1 "(S108-5-10).

  After subtracting the number of searches, the main CPU 301 determines whether the number of searches has ended (S108-5-11). If it is determined that the number of searches has not ended (S108-5-11: NO), the main CPU 301 returns the process to step S108-5-2, changes the target reel, and proceeds from step S108-5-2. Repeat steps S108-5-11. On the other hand, when determining that the number of searches has ended (S108-5-11: YES), the main CPU 301 ends the priority storage processing.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart of the stop control process. The main CPU 301 determines whether or not the stop button 25 corresponding to the rotating reel 12 has been operated (S109-1). The main CPU 301 repeatedly executes step S109-1 until the stop button 25 corresponding to the rotating reel 12 is operated (S109-1: NO). On the other hand, when the stop button 25 corresponding to the rotating reel 12 is operated (S109-1: YES), the main CPU 301 executes a stop operation command indicating the type of the stop button 25 subjected to the stop operation as a command of the main RAM 303. It stores in a storage area (S109-2).

  When the stop operation command is stored, the main CPU 301 updates the stop order storage area (S109-3). Further, the main CPU 301 subtracts the numerical value "1" from the unstopped operation counter (S109-4). The main CPU 301 sets the reel 12 corresponding to the operated stop button 25 as a stop target reel (S109-5).

  The main CPU 301 acquires the current value of the symbol counter (that is, the symbol number located on the middle line) as the stop operation position (S109-6). Among the areas Q of the priority order storage area of the target reel, the main CPU 301 prioritizes the area Q of the stop operation position and the area Q of four frames from the next frame of the stop operation position (that is, five frames). Priority) is acquired (S109-7). Further, the main CPU 301 determines the frame having the highest priority among the acquired priority for the five frames as the planned stop position, and sets the number of frames from the stop operation position to the planned stop position as the number of sliding frames ( S109-8).

  The main CPU 301 updates each bit of the display combination storing area according to the symbol code of the planned stop position (that is, the type of the symbol of the planned stop position) (S109-9). For example, when the reel 12L is stopped in the stop control process and the symbol "bell" is stopped on the activated line, the symbol combination relating to the winning combination (for example, cherry combination) whose symbol on the left reel is not "bell" is Since there is no possibility of stopping, the bit corresponding to the winning combination among the bits of the display combination storing area becomes the numerical value “0”.

  After updating the display combination storing area, the main CPU 301 determines whether the non-stop operation counter is "0" (S109-10). When the unstopped operation counter is the numerical value “0”, it means that the stop operation has been performed for all the reels 12. If it is determined that the unstopped operation counter is “0” (S109-10: YES), the main CPU 301 ends the stop control process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the unstopped operation counter is not “0” (S109-10: NO), the priority storage processing executed in the pre-shut processing is executed (S109-11). In step S109-11, the priority is stored in the priority storage area P of the rotating reel 12 as in step S109-3 of the pre-stop process. However, even if it is the symbol which constitutes the winning combination indicated by the winning area of the winning area storage area, the symbol combination concerning the winning combination no longer having the possibility of being displayed on the activated line by stopping any reel 12 The symbol of is not set to a higher priority than the other symbols.

  After executing the priority storage processing, the main CPU 301 returns the processing to step S109-1. The main CPU 301 repeats the processing from step S109-1 to step 109-11 until the stop operation is performed on all the reels 12, that is, until it is determined that the non-stop operation counter is "0". Run. If it is determined that the unstopped operation counter is “0” (S109-10: YES), the main CPU 301 ends the reel stop control process.

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart of the display determination process (S110). When the display determination process is started, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the symbol combination relating to the winning combination stopped on the active line is the symbol combination relating to the winning combination permitted to stop on the active line in the game. (S110-1). Specifically, main CPU 301 permits display corresponding to the winning combination for the winning combination corresponding to the displayable bit set to “1” among the displayable bits of the display combination storing area in step S110-1. It is determined whether the bit is set to "1". When the display permission bit corresponding to the display enable bit of the numerical value “1” is set to “0”, the main CPU 301 determines that the illegal winning has occurred.

  If the main CPU 301 determines that an illegal prize has occurred (S110-1: YES), it stores an illegal prize command in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 (S110-2), shifts to an illegal prize error process, Prohibit progress. When the incorrect winning error process is executed, for example, the power button 511 is turned off and then turned on again to cause the main CPU 301 to execute the activation process and the setting change process, and a normal setting value is set. It becomes possible to play games.

  When it is determined that the symbol combination related to the winning combination permitted to stop on the activated line is stopped (S110-1: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the symbol combination related to replay is stopped on the activated line. It determines (S110-3). If it is determined that the symbol combination effective line pertaining to replay is stopped (S110-3: YES), the main CPU 301 sets the replaying in progress flag to the ON state (S110-4), and replays the gaming command. The command is stored in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 (S110-5), and the display determination processing is ended. The replay command indicates that the symbol combination relating to replay has stopped on the activated line.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the symbol combination relating to the replay is not stopped at the effective line (S110-3: NO), the main CPU 301 sets the replaying in-progress flag to the OFF state (S110-6). It is determined whether or not the symbol combination relating to the winning combination has stopped on the active line (S110-7). If it is determined that the symbol combination relating to the winning combination is stopped at the active line (S110-7: YES), the main CPU 301 stores the winning combination command in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 (S110-8) . The winning combination winning combination command indicates the type of symbol combination pertaining to the winning combination winning combination aligned with the valid line.

  The main CPU 301 adds to the number of credits the medals of the number corresponding to the type of the symbol combination pertaining to the winning combination stopped in the active line (S110-9). After adding the number of credits, the main CPU 301 determines whether the result of the addition is larger than the numerical value "50" which is the upper limit value of the number of credits (S110-10). When the number of credits is larger than "50" (S110-10: YES), the number of medals exceeding the upper limit of the number of credits (for example, when the addition result of step S110-9 is "55", the number "5" ") Is set in the medal request counter (S110-11). After setting the number of medals in the medal request counter, the main CPU 301 shifts to hopper driving processing. On the other hand, when the number of credits is “50” or less (S110-10: NO), the main CPU 301 ends the display determination process.

  If the main CPU 301 determines in step S110-7 that the symbol combination relating to the winning combination has not stopped on the active line (S110-7: NO), the symbol combination relating to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the effective line It is determined whether or not it is (S110-12). If it is determined that the symbol combination relating to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the activated line (S110-12: YES), the main CPU 301 stores the bonus combination command in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 (S110-13). The bonus combination command indicates that the symbol combination relating to the bonus combination has been stopped and displayed on the active line. After storing the bonus combination command, the main CPU 301 ends the display determination process.

  When the main CPU 301 determines in step S110-12 that the symbol combination relating to the bonus combination is not stopped at the activated line (S110-12: NO), the main CPU 301 stores the lost display command in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 ( S110-14). The loss display command indicates that the symbol combination relating to the winning combination is not stopped on the activated line. In the present embodiment, the re-game command, the winning combination command, the loss display command, and the bonus command are collectively referred to as a display combination command.

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart of hopper driving processing. The hopper drive process is executed when the payout request counter is set in the display determination process or the settlement operation acceptance process of the pre-game start process. When the hopper drive processing is started, the main CPU 301 stores a payout start command in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 (S120). The payout start command indicates the start of medal discharge in the hopper 520. Further, the main CPU 301 sets an initial value to the payout period monitoring timer (S121). The payout period monitoring timer is timed up when a predetermined time length (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed since the hopper drive processing was started.

  The main CPU 301 starts output of the hopper drive signal (S122). The medals are sequentially discharged from the hopper 520 during a period in which the hopper drive signal is output. After starting the output of the hopper drive signal, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the payout period monitoring timer has timed up (S123). When the main CPU 301 determines that the payout period monitoring timer has timed out (S123: YES), the main CPU 301 stores an error command in the command storage area (S124), and shifts to hopper empty error processing. In the above configuration, the main CPU 301 shifts to the hopper empty error processing when the discharge of the number of medals of the payout request counter is not completed until the payout period monitoring timer is up after the start of the hopper driving processing. Prohibit the progress of the game. When the hopper empty error process is executed, for example, the process returns to the hopper drive process on the condition that the reset button 512 is operated.

  The main CPU 301 determines whether a payout signal from the hopper 520 has been detected (S125). As described above, the payout signal is output from the payout sensor 112SE each time one medal is dispensed from the hopper 520. The main CPU 301 repeatedly executes step S123 and step S125 until determining that the payout signal is detected (S125: NO).

  When the main CPU 301 determines that the payout signal is detected (S125: YES), the main CPU 301 subtracts the numerical value “1” from the payout request counter (S126). After that, the main CPU 301 determines whether the payout request counter has been decremented to the numerical value "0" (S127). If it is determined that the payout request counter has been decremented to the numerical value "0" (S127: YES), the main CPU 301 stops the output of the hopper drive signal (S128), and stores the payout end command in the command storage area of the main RAM 303. (S129). For example, the sub control board 400 starts outputting a sound effect of payout when receiving a payout start command from the main CPU 301, and stops outputting a sound effect of payout when receiving a payout end command. When the main CPU 301 stores the payout end command, the main CPU 301 ends the hopper drive processing. On the other hand, when determining that the payout request counter is not “0” (S127: NO), the main CPU 301 repeatedly executes steps S123 to S127.

  FIG. 50A is a flowchart of the state control process. When the state control process is started, the main CPU 301 executes an RT state transition process (S111-1). In the RT state transition processing, the main CPU 301 transitions the RT state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the RT1 shift symbol has stopped at the valid line in the RT state shift process. As described above, the RT1 transition symbol stops at the effective line when, for example, the failure bell is missed. If it is determined that the RT1 transition symbol has stopped on the effective line, the main CPU 301 shifts to the RT1 state. In addition, if the RT1 transition symbol is stopped on the effective line in the RT1 state, the RT state is not changed. Further, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the RT2 shift symbol has been stopped on the activated line in the RT state shift process. If it is determined that the RT2 transition symbol has stopped at the effective line, the main CPU 301 changes the RT state to the RT2 state. Further, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the termination condition of the bonus operation state is satisfied in the current game in the RT state transition processing. When determining that the termination condition of the bonus operation state is satisfied, the main CPU 301 changes the RT state to the RT0 state.

  After the RT state transition process, the main CPU 301 executes a game state transition process (S111-2). The main CPU 301 shifts each gaming state in the gaming state transition process according to the gaming state of the current game. Specifically, when the main CPU 301 wins the AT state in the current game, the main CPU 301 shifts to the start preparation state or the precursor state according to the number of games in the precursor state. As described above, the number of game states in the precursor state is determined by lottery from any of the numerical values "0" to "32". When the number of games in the precursor state determined when winning in the AT state is the numerical value "0", the gaming state shifts to the start preparation state. In addition, when the number of games in the precursor state is greater than the numerical value "0", the gaming state shifts to the precursor state. The number of game states in the precursor state determined by lottery is stored in the precursor counter, and the precursor counter is decremented for each game in the precursor state. If the precursor counter is decremented to the value "0", then the AT state is entered.

  When the main CPU 301 wins the chance state in the normal state game, the main CPU 301 shifts to the chance state or the precursor state according to the number of times the game is in the precursor state. As described above, any one of the numerical values “0” to “32” is randomly determined as the number of game states in the precursor state. When the number of games in the precursor state determined when winning in the chance state is the numerical value "0", the gaming state shifts to the chance state. In addition, when the number of games in the precursor state is greater than the numerical value "0", the gaming state shifts to the precursor state. The number of game states in the precursor state determined by lottery is stored in the precursor counter, and the precursor counter is decremented for each game in the precursor state. When the precursor counter is decremented to the value "0", it shifts to the chance state. When shifting to the chance state, the main CPU 301 stores an initial value “10” in the chance state counter.

  The main CPU 301 decrements the chance state counter by the numerical value “1” in each game in the chance state. Further, in the gaming state transition processing, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the chance state counter has been decremented to the numerical value “0”. If it is determined that the chance state counter has been decremented to the numerical value “0” and the AT state is won in the current state of the chance, then the state shifts to the start preparation state. On the other hand, if the player has not won the AT state in the current chance state, the game state is shifted depending on whether or not the right to shift to the next chance state is granted. Specifically, when the right to shift to the next chance state is granted, the main CPU 301 shifts to the chance state, and shifts to the normal state if the right to shift to the next chance state is not granted. .

  The main CPU 301 determines whether or not transition to the RT2 state is made in each game in the start preparation state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines in the game state transition process whether or not the RT state has been shifted to the RT2 state in the RT state transition process of the current game. If it is determined that the game state has shifted to the RT2 state, the gaming state is shifted to the AT state, and if it is determined that the state has not shifted to the RT2 state, the start preparation state is continued.

  The main CPU 301 subtracts the AT counter by the numerical value “1” in each AT state game. Further, in the gaming state transition processing, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the AT counter has been decremented to the numerical value "0". If it is determined that the AT counter has been decremented to the numerical value "0", the main CPU 301 shifts to an end preparation state. In each game in the end preparation state, it is determined whether or not it is shifted to the RT1 state, and when it is determined that the RT1 state is shifted, the end preparation state is shifted to the normal state.

  The main CPU 301 determines whether or not a bonus combination is won in the current game in the game state transition processing of each game. Further, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the symbol combination relating to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the activated line in the current game. If it is determined that the bonus combination is won in the current game and it is not determined that the symbol combination relating to the bonus combination has been stopped and displayed on the activated line, the main CPU 301 shifts to the internal state.

  When the main CPU 301 determines that the combination relating to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the activated line in the current game, the main CPU 301 shifts the gaming state to the bonus operating state. In the bonus operation state, the main CPU 301 counts the number of medals paid out, and determines whether the number of medals exceeds the numerical value “297”. If it is determined that the number of medals has exceeded the value "297", the main CPU 301 ends the bonus operating state.

  When the bonus operation state is ended, the main CPU 301 shifts to the gaming state according to the gaming state in which the bonus combination is won. For example, when the bonus combination is won in the normal state, the transition to the normal state is made after the bonus operation state ends, and when the bonus combination is won in the AT state, the transition to the AT state is made after the bonus operation state ends. However, even if the bonus combination is won in the AT state, the main CPU 301 shifts to the normal state when the restriction period ends at the end of the bonus operation state (see FIG. 24B). .

  FIG. 50 (b) is a flowchart of the regulation period transition process. The regulation period shift process is executed in the state control process of each game. The restriction period transition process may be executed other than the state control process.

  As shown in FIG. 50B, when the restriction period transition process is started, the main CPU 301 determines whether the restriction period flag is in the OFF state (S501). The restriction period flag is maintained in the ON state in each gaming state (AT state or the like) in the restriction period, and is maintained in the OFF state in each gaming state (normal state or the like) other than the restriction period. The restriction period flag is provided, for example, in the main RAM 303.

  If it is determined that the restriction period flag is in the OFF state (S501: YES), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the present game has shifted to the precursor state (S502). If it is determined that the game has shifted to the precursor state in the current game (S502: YES), the main CPU 301 turns on the control period flag (S503), and ends the control period transfer process. In the above configuration, the right to shift to the AT state or the chance state is granted in the normal state, and when transitioning to the precursor state, the restriction period flag is turned on.

  If it is determined that the state has not shifted to the precursor state in the current game (S502: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether the state changes to the start preparation state in the current game (S504). If it is determined that the game has shifted to the start preparation state in the current game (S504: YES), the main CPU 301 turns on the restriction period flag (S503), and ends the restriction period transition processing. In the above configuration, the right to shift to the AT state is granted, and thereafter, when the transition to the start preparation state is made without going through the precursor state, the restriction period flag is turned on.

  If it is determined that the game has not shifted to the start preparation state in the current game (S504: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the status has shifted to the chance state in the current game (S505). If it is determined that the game has shifted to the chance state in the current game (S505: YES), the main CPU 301 turns on the control period flag (S503), and ends the control period transfer process. In the above configuration, the right to shift to the chance state is granted, and thereafter, when the shift to the chance state is made without passing through the precursor state, the restriction period flag is turned on.

  If it is determined in step S501 that the restriction period flag is not in the OFF state, it is determined whether the game has transitioned to the normal state or the end preparation state in the current game (S506). For example, if the AT state has ended in the current game and transition to the end preparation state has been made, or if the chance state has ended in the current game and transitioned to the normal state, YES is determined in step S506. If it is determined that the game has shifted to the normal state or the end preparation state in the current game, the main CPU 301 changes the restriction period flag to the OFF state (S507), and executes the initialization process (S508). In the initialization processing when the restriction period ends, as described above, various counters such as the restriction counter are initialized. After completing the initialization process, the main CPU 301 shifts to step S512.

  If it is determined that the game has not shifted to the normal state in the current game (S506: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether the restriction counter has been added to the value "1500" or more (S509). As a case where the determination in step S509 is YES, for example, it is assumed that the bonus combination is won in the AT state, and the restriction counter is added to the numerical value "1500" in the bonus operation state thereafter. If it is determined that the restriction counter is 1500 or more (S509: YES), the main CPU 301 turns the restriction period flag OFF as in the case where it is determined that the game has transitioned to the normal state or the end preparation state in this game. It changes (S507) and performs initialization processing (S508).

  When determining that the restriction counter is not the numerical value "1500" or more (S509: NO), the main CPU 301 adds the numerical value "1" to the restriction counter (S510), and adds the numerical value "1" to the total restriction period counter. (S511). As described above, the total restriction period counter is used to display ratio information indicating the restriction period ratio, and is added to each game of the restriction period. After adding the total restriction period counter, the main CPU 301 proceeds to step S512. In step S512 of the restriction period control process, the main CPU 301 adds a numerical value "1" to the total game number counter. As described above, the total game number counter is used to display ratio information indicating the regulated period ratio, and is added in each game. After adding the total game number counter, the main CPU 301 shifts to display control processing (S513).

  In the display control process, the main CPU 301 turns on or off the restriction period display 38. Specifically, when the restriction period flag is changed to the ON state in step S 503 described above, the main CPU 301 turns on the restriction period indicator 38 in the indicator control process. When the restriction period flag is changed to the OFF state in step S507 described above, the main CPU 301 turns off the restriction period indicator 38 in the indicator control process. After executing the indicator control process, the main CPU 301 ends the restriction period transition process.

  FIG. 51 is a flowchart of the interrupt process. As described above, the main CPU 301 executes interrupt processing every 1.49 ms while the game control processing is being executed.

  When the main CPU 301 starts interrupt processing, it saves data of various registers (S201). Thereafter, the main CPU 301 executes an input port reading process (S202). In the input port reading process, the main CPU 301 reads various signals input to the I / F circuit 305. Specifically, the main CPU 301 reads ON signals of the start switch 24SW, the stop switches 25SW, the medal sensor 34SE, the settlement switch 23SW, etc. in the input port reading process. The main CPU 301 sets detection flags of the sensor and the switch from which the ON signal is read to the ON state.

  The main CPU 301 executes timer measurement processing (S203). In the timer measurement process, the main CPU 301 subtracts a predetermined value from various timers. In the timer measurement process, the main CPU 301 subtracts, for example, a payout period monitoring timer set in the hopper drive process, and a rotating drum effect timer and a weight timer set in the weight process.

  The main CPU 301 selects a drive target reel from the rotating reels (S204), and executes drive control processing (S205) of the drive target reel. In drive control processing, the main CPU 301 outputs drive pulses to the stepping motor of the drive target reel. When the drive pulse is input, the excitation pattern of the stepping motor is switched.

  The main CPU 301 determines whether drive control processing for all the reels 12 has been executed (S206). When it is determined that the drive control process of all the reels 12 is not executed (S206: NO), the main CPU 301 repeats step S204 and step S205. On the other hand, when it is determined that the drive control processing of all the reels 12 has been executed (S206: YES), the main CPU 301 shifts to the external signal output processing (S207).

  The main CPU 301 outputs a predetermined signal to the outside of the gaming machine 1 in the external signal output process. For example, when the setting change process is started, the main CPU 301 outputs a signal indicating the start of the setting change process to the outside of the gaming machine 1.

 The main CPU 301 drives various lamps in the LED display process (S208). For example, the main CPU 301 displays the BET lamp 14 in a mode indicated by BET lamp display data generated in the game control process. Further, the main CPU 301 turns on the replaying indicator lamp 18 in the LED display processing when the replaying in progress flag is set to the ON state. In addition, the main CPU 301 causes the number-of-credits display 17 to display the number of credits in the LED display process. Furthermore, in the LED display processing, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display instruction information corresponding to the instruction number determined in the instruction number determination processing.

  After the LED display processing, the main CPU 301 shifts to command transmission processing (S209). As described above, various commands are stored in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 in the game control process. The command stored in the command storage area is transmitted to the sub control board 400 in the command transmission process.

  After the command transmission process, the main CPU 301 executes a register recovery process (S210), and restores the data saved in step S210 to the register. When the register return process is executed, the main CPU 301 causes the process to return to step S of the game control process that was being executed when the interrupt process was started.

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FIG. 52 is a flowchart of the sub activation process of the sub CPU 412. The sub CPU 412 executes the sub activation process when the reset signal from the reset circuit is input. The reset circuit outputs a reset signal when the power supply voltage supplied to the sub control board 400 exceeds a predetermined threshold. For example, when the supply of the power supply voltage to the sub control substrate 400 is started, the sub activation process is performed.

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

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

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

  FIG. 53 is a flowchart of each task activated in the sub activation process. The sub CPU 412 controls various lamps including the casing lamp 5 and the effect lamp 28 by the lamp control task. Further, the sub CPU 412 controls the speakers (31, 32) by the sound control task. Further, the sub CPU 412 transmits a command to the image control board 420 by the image control board communication task, receives a command from the main control board 300 in the main control board communication task, and effects button 26 and direction in the effect button input task The operation of the designation button 27 is accepted.

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

  FIG. 53 (a) is a flowchart of the lamp control task. When the sub CPU 412 starts the lamp control task, it initializes data for controlling various lamps (S302-1). When various data are initialized, the sub CPU 412 shifts to a lamp data analysis process (S302-2). The lamp data is data indicating a blinking pattern of various lamps. For example, a time series of data indicating time for turning on a specific lamp and data indicating time for turning off may be adopted as lamp data (300 ms on → 300 ms off → 300 ms on →...).

  The sub CPU 412 blinks a specific lamp in a mode specified by the lamp data in the lamp control process (S302-3). The lamp data analysis process and the lamp effect execution process are repeatedly performed until the timer interrupt signal is input.

  FIG. 53 (b) is a flowchart of the sound control task. When the sub CPU 412 starts the sound control task, it initializes various data for controlling the speakers (31, 32) (S303-1). After initializing the various data, the sub CPU 412 shifts to acoustic data analysis processing (S303-2).

  In the sound control process (S303-3), the sub CPU 412 instructs the sound substrate 430 (sound source IC 431) according to the result of the sound data analysis process. The sound source IC 431 reads sound data from the sound source ROM 432 in response to an instruction from the sub CPU 412, generates sound signals from the sound data, and supplies the sound signals to the speakers (31, 32). The acoustic data analysis process and the acoustic control process are repeatedly performed until the timer interrupt signal is input.

  FIG. 53C is a flowchart of the image control board communication task. When the sub CPU 412 starts the image control board communication task, the sub CPU 412 determines whether the non-playing timer has timed out (S304-1). The non-playing timer is timed up when the non-playing state continues for a predetermined time after the previous game is over. Specifically, the non-playing timer is set to an initial value when the previous game is over, and is decremented at predetermined intervals in the non-playing period. For example, the non-game timer is timed up when the non-game period continues for one minute after the previous game is over. The non-play timer is provided, for example, in the sub RAM 414.

  If the sub CPU 412 determines that the non-playing timer has timed out (S304-1: YES), it proceeds to a demonstration display command transmission process (S304-2), and transmits a demonstration display command to the image control board 420. When receiving the demonstration display command, the image control board (image control CPU 421) 420 causes the liquid crystal display device 30 to display a demonstration image. Further, the sub CPU 412 turns off various lamps in a period in which the demonstration image is displayed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the non-game timer has not timed out (S304-1: NO), the sub CPU 412 sets a command according to the effect number stored in the sub RAM 414 (S304-3). The effect number indicates the type of effect to be executed in the gaming machine 1 and is stored in the effect number storage area of the sub RAM 414 in the effect lottery process described later. The sub CPU 447 transmits the command set in step S304-3 to the image control board 420 (S304-4), and ends the image control board communication task. In the image control board communication task, a command from the image control board 420 may be received.

  FIG. 53 (d) is a flowchart of the main control board communication task. When the main control board communication task is started, the sub CPU 412 executes communication start pre-processing (S305-1) for initializing a predetermined storage area. After executing the communication start pre-processing, the sub CPU 412 shifts to reception command check processing (S305-2). In the reception command check process, the content of the command received from the main control board 300 is checked.

  The sub CPU 412 determines whether the command checked in the current reception command check process is different from the command checked in the previous reception command check process (S305-3). That is, in step S305-3, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the command from the main control board 300 has changed. The sub CPU 412 repeatedly executes step S305-3 until the command from the main control board 300 changes (S305-3: NO). When the command from the main control board 300 changes (S305-3: YES), the sub CPU 412 shifts to command analysis processing (S305-4).

  After executing the command analysis process, the sub CPU 412 executes a game information update process (S305-5). In the game information update process, the sub CPU 412 updates the game information stored in the sub RAM 414 in accordance with the command received from the main control board 300. The sub CPU 412 executes one of a plurality of types of game information update processing in step S305-5. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 executes game information update processing according to the type of command received from the main control board 300 among the plurality of types of game information update processing. For example, when the sub CPU 412 receives the start operation command, the sub CPU 412 executes a game information update process for updating the number of remaining games in the AT state displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. After updating the game information, the sub CPU 412 returns the process to step S305-2, and repeats the process from step S305-2 to step S305-5 until the next timer interrupt signal is input.

  FIG. 54 is a flowchart of command analysis processing. The sub CPU 412 executes the effect control process (S401) when the command analysis process is started. As described later, the sub CPU 412 determines an effect to be executed by the gaming machine 1 in the effect control process, for example.

  After executing the effect control process, the sub CPU 412 determines lamp data according to the effect (S402), and stores the lamp data in the sub RAM 414 (S403). Further, the sub CPU 412 determines sound data in accordance with the effect determined in the effect control process (S404), and stores the determined sound data in the sub RAM 414 (S405). When the acoustic data is stored, the sub CPU 412 ends the command analysis process.

  FIG. 55 is a flowchart of the effect control process. When the sub CPU 412 starts the effect control process, the sub CPU 412 determines whether the command received from the main control board 300 is a setting change start command or a setting value command (S401-1). If it is determined that the command received from the main control board 300 is a setting change start command or a setting value command (S401-1: YES), the sub CPU 412 shifts to setting change start / end processing (S401-2).

  Specifically, when it is determined that the setting change start command has been received, the sub CPU 412 notifies that the setting change process is being executed. For example, the sub CPU 412 causes the liquid crystal display device 30 to display a message “setting is being changed”, and causes each speaker to output the sound of the message. When it is determined that the setting value command has been received (that is, when the setting change process ends), the sub CPU 412 stores the setting value indicated by the setting value command in the sub RAM 414 and ends notification of the setting change process. Do. After executing the setting change start / end process, the sub CPU 412 ends the effect control process.

  If it is determined that the command received from main control board 300 is not the setting change start command or the setting value command (S401-1: NO), sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the input command is received (S401-3) ). If it is determined that the input command has been received (S401-3: YES), the sub CPU 412 shifts to an input command reception process (S401-4). In the input command reception time process, for example, the sub CPU 412 generates an effect when a medal is inserted. After executing the input command reception process, the sub CPU 412 ends the effect control process.

  When the sub CPU 412 determines that the received command is not an input command (S401-3: NO), the sub CPU 412 determines whether a settlement operation command has been received (S401-5). If it is determined that the settlement operation command has been received (S401-5: YES), the sub CPU 412 proceeds to processing when the settlement operation command is received (S401-6). In the settlement operation command reception process, the sub CPU 412 notifies that the medal settlement is being performed. The sub CPU 412 causes the liquid crystal display device 30 to display, for example, a message that "the settlement is in progress" in the process of receiving the settlement operation command, and outputs a predetermined warning sound from the speaker. After executing the settlement operation command reception process, the sub CPU 412 ends the effect control process.

  When the sub CPU 412 determines that the received command is not a settlement operation command (S401-5: NO), the sub CPU 412 determines whether a start operation command has been received (S401-7). If it is determined that the start operation command has been received (S401-7: YES), the sub CPU 412 shifts to start operation processing (S401-8). In the start operation process, the sub CPU 412 executes various processes including the effect lottery process. After executing the start operation process, the sub CPU 412 ends the effect control process.

  When the sub CPU 412 determines that the received command is not the start operation command (S401-7: NO), the sub CPU 412 determines whether a reel start command has been received (S401-9). If it is determined that the reel start command has been received (S401-9: YES), the sub CPU 412 shifts to the reel start command reception process (S401-10). In the reel start command reception process, for example, the sub CPU 412 causes the speaker to output a reel rotation sound that is output when the rotation of the reel is started. After executing the reel start command reception process, the sub CPU 412 ends the effect control process.

  When the sub CPU 412 determines that the received command is not a reel start command (S401-9: NO), the sub CPU 412 determines whether a stop operation command has been received (S401-11). If it is determined that the stop operation command has been received (S401-11: YES), the sub CPU 412 shifts to the stop operation process (S401-12). In the stop operation process, for example, the display mode of the liquid crystal display device 30 is switched. After executing the stop operation process, the sub CPU 412 ends the effect control process.

  When the sub CPU 412 determines that the received command is not the stop operation reception command (S401-11: NO), whether or not the display winning combination command (replay command, winning combination winning combination command or lost display command) is received (S401-13). If it is determined that the display winning combination command has been received (S401-13: YES), the sub CPU 412 shifts to processing upon reception of the display winning combination command (S401-14).

  When the sub CPU 412 determines that the received command is not the display winning combination command (S401-13: NO), it determines whether or not the payout start command or the payout end command has been received (S401-15). If it is determined that the payout start command or the payout end command has been received (S401-15: YES), the sub CPU 412 executes a payout sound control process (S401-16). For example, when the sub CPU 412 receives a payout start command, the sub CPU 412 starts output of a medal payout sound for notifying discharge of a medal. When the payout end command is received, the sub CPU 412 stops the medal payout sound. After executing the payout sound control process, the sub CPU 412 ends the effect control process.

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

  56 (a) and 56 (b) are time charts for explaining the regulation period in the second embodiment. In the second embodiment, the transition to the chance state may be determined when the bonus combination is won in the normal state. Further, in the second embodiment, the transition to the chance state may be determined in each bonus activated state game. When the bonus combination is won, or when the chance state is won in the middle of the bonus operating state, thereafter, the bonus state is ended and then the chance state is entered.

  FIG. 56 (a) is a time chart for describing a specific example in the case where the bonus combination is won in the normal state and transition to the chance state is determined. As described in the first embodiment described above, when the transition to the chance state is determined, the restriction period starts from the next game. When the bonus combination is won in the normal state and the transition to the chance state is determined, the restriction period starts from the next game in which the transition to the chance state is determined. In the above configuration, as shown in FIG. 56A, the restriction period starts from the first game in the internal state.

  In the specific example of FIG. 56A, it is assumed that the symbol combination of the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line in the Xth (X is a positive integer) game after the bonus combination is won. In the above case, the X + 1st game of the regulation period becomes the first game of the bonus operating state. In the bonus operating state, as in the first embodiment, the bell combination is stopped and displayed on the activated line in each game.

  In the specific example of FIG. 56 (a), it is assumed that the bonus operation state is ended in the Yth (Y is a positive integer) game of the restriction period. When the bonus operating state ends, the game moves to the chance state. In the specific example of FIG. 56 (a) above, from the next game (the first game in the internal state) in which the bonus combination is won, each game over the bonus operating state and the chance state becomes the restriction period.

  By the way, in the first embodiment, in order to notify that it has shifted to the chance state, the instruction state is provided in the chance state, and the instruction information is displayed on the instruction display 16 once. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, the instruction period is not provided in the chance state of transitioning from the bonus operating state. As described above, in the bonus operating state, the bell is won in each game. In the above configuration, even if the instruction information is not displayed on the instruction display 16, it is possible to recognize that the gaming state has shifted by the bell combination being won frequently. However, the instruction period may be provided in the chance state of transitioning from the bonus operating state.

  FIG. 56 (b) is a time chart for describing a specific example when transition to a chance state is determined in the bonus operating state. In the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the internal middle state (but not won in the chance state) to shift when the bonus combination is won in the normal state, and the bonus operation state thereafter is the non-regulation period. It is. However, when winning a chance state in the bonus operating state, the regulation period starts from the next game. That is, the regulation period starts in the middle of the bonus operation state.

  In the specific example of FIG. 56 (b), it is assumed that the bonus operation state is ended in the Zth (Z is a positive integer) game of the restriction period. When the bonus operating state ends, the game moves to the chance state. In the specific example of FIG. 56 (b) above, from the next game winning in the chance state (game in the middle of the bonus activated state), each subsequent game from the bonus activated state and the chance state becomes the restriction period.

  Also in the second embodiment described above, the same effects as in the first embodiment can be obtained. In the second embodiment, when the right to shift to the chance state is granted in the middle of the bonus operating state, the restriction period starts thereafter. That is, each game before winning the chance state in the bonus operating state is not included in the regulation period. Therefore, for example, compared to the configuration in which the bonus operating state not granted the right to shift to the chance state is included in the regulation period, the game from winning the chance state in the bonus operating state to reaching the upper limit of the regulation period The number is increased. In a configuration in which the restriction period includes the bonus operation state in which the right to the chance state is not given, the number of games from winning the chance state to reaching the upper limit of the restriction period may be unfair. If it is shortened, it may cause inconveniences that may cause dissatisfaction. In the present embodiment, the above-described inconvenience is suppressed.

  In the second embodiment, when the bonus combination is won, it may be determined whether to shift to the AT state. In the above configuration, the restriction period starts from the next game of the game winning the bonus role (the game winning the AT state). Further, in each game in the bonus activated state, it may be determined whether or not to shift to the AT state. In the above configuration, the restriction period starts from the next game (game in the middle of the bonus operation state) in which the AT state is won.

Third Embodiment
FIG. 57 is a diagram for describing the third embodiment. The number of games in the precursor state of the first embodiment described above is determined by lottery from 0 to 32 times. The number of games in the precursor state of the third embodiment is randomly determined from 0 times to 1024 times. That is, the third embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the range of the number of games played in the precursor state.

  FIG. 57 (a) is a diagram for explaining a method of determining the number of games in the precursor state in the third embodiment. In the third embodiment, the selection rate is determined in advance for each range of the number of game times in the precursor state. When the AT state is won, the main CPU 301 determines the range of the number of games in the precursor state according to the above-described selection rate. For example, as shown in FIG. 57 (a), "0-32" times are determined with a probability of about 30%. Further, the main CPU 301 randomly determines one game number from the range of the number of games in the precursor state, and stores the number in the precursor counter. For example, when "101 to 128" times is selected as the range of the number of game states in the precursor state, any one of the numbers "101 to 128" is stored in the precursor counter as the number of game states in the precursor state.

  FIG. 57 (b) is a time chart for describing a specific example of the third embodiment. As shown in FIG. 57 (b), when the AT state (regulatory period) ends (AT counter = 0), the state shifts to the end preparation state. In addition, when transitioning to the RT1 state in the end preparation state, the transition to the normal state is made. AT determination processing is executed in each game of the end preparation state and the normal state (non-regulatory period) of the third embodiment. Also, in the AT determination process, the transition to the AT state is determined with a probability of about 1/32.

  As shown in FIG. 57 (b), when the AT state is won, a prognostic state (regulatory period) is started from the next game. Further, when the restriction period is started, the restriction period indicator 38 is turned on as in the first embodiment. In the regulation period including the precursor condition, the regulation period indicator 38 is maintained in the ON state.

  In the above third embodiment, the same effects as in the first embodiment can be achieved. Further, in the third embodiment, for example, the number of games in the precursor state is more varied than in the first embodiment.

Fourth Embodiment
58 (a) to 58 (c) are time charts for explaining the regulation period of the fourth embodiment. In the fourth embodiment, a stock counter is provided. The stock counter is added when it is decided to shift to the chance state (when the right to shift to the chance state is granted). Specifically, in the chance state determination process, when the right to shift to the chance state is granted once, a numerical value “1” is added to the stock counter. Also, in the chance state determination process, when the right to shift to the chance state is granted twice, the numerical value "2" is added to the stock counter, and when the right to shift to the chance state is granted to the stock counter, the stock counter is The number "3" is added. The stock counter is provided, for example, in the main RAM 303.

  FIG. 58A shows a specific example in the case where the right to shift to the chance state three times is granted in the chance state determination processing. In FIG. 58 (a), numerical values of the regulation counter, the stock counter and the chance state counter are shown for each game. Further, FIG. 58 (a) shows the gaming state of each game.

  In the specific example of FIG. 58A, it is assumed that in the normal state, the right to shift to the chance state three times is granted in one chance state determination process. In the above case, as shown in FIG. 58 (a), the numerical value "3" is added to the stock counter at one time. Further, in the specific example of FIG. 58 (a), it is assumed that a transition is made to the chance state without passing through the precursor state. In the above case, the next game where the right to shift to the chance state is granted is shifted to the chance state, and the restriction period is started.

  When the chance state is won, an initial value "10" is stored in the chance state counter indicating the number of remaining games for one chance state. The chance state counter is decremented by “1” in each subsequent game when the chance state is started. Also, as shown in FIG. 58A, when the first chance state is entered, the value "1" is subtracted from the stock counter. In the fourth embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the chance state counter is decremented to the numerical value "0" in ten games. If the chance state counter is decremented to the numerical value "0", the present chance state is ended. The specific example of FIG. 58 (a) shows a case where the transition to the AT state is not determined in the first chance state.

  In the fourth embodiment, when the chance state ends and the right to shift to the next (second time) chance state is held (stock counter> 0), the next time the current chance state ends. The next chance state is started from the game. In addition, when the next chance state is started, the initial value "10" is stored in the chance state counter, as in the case where the current chance state is started. In addition, when the next chance state is started, the value "1" is subtracted from the stock counter.

  In the specific example of FIG. 58 (a), the stock counter has a numerical value "2" in the game immediately before the first chance state ends. In the above case, in the game where the first chance state ends, the numerical value "10" is stored in the chance state counter, and thereafter, when the second chance state is started, the stock counter is decremented to the numerical value "1". Ru. The specific example of FIG. 58 (a) shows the case where the transition to the AT state is not determined in the second chance state.

  In the specific example of FIG. 58 (a), in the game in which the second chance state ends, the stock counter is the numerical value "1". In the above case, the stock counter is decremented to the value "0", and the third chance state is started. Also, in the specific example of FIG. 58 (a), the case where the transition to the AT state is not determined in the third chance state is shown. In the specific example of FIG. 58 (a), in the game in which the third chance state ends, the stock counter is the numerical value "0". In the above case, the initialization process is performed and the restriction counter is initialized (the restriction period ends).

  As described above, when the right to shift to the chance state is granted at one time, the stock counter is added to the numerical value “2” or more (the numerical value “3” in the specific example of FIG. It will be possible to shift to the chance state of times. In the fourth embodiment, in addition to the case where the right to shift to the chance state is granted at one time by one chance state determination process, the right to shift to the chance state is a separate (multiple) chance state determination If granted by processing, then it may be possible to transition to multiple chance states.

  FIG. 58 (b) is a diagram for describing a specific example in the case where the right to shift to the chance state is granted in a plurality of chance state determination processes. Similar to FIG. 58 (a), FIG. 58 (b) shows numerical values and gaming states of various counters in each game. In the specific example of FIG. 58 (b), it is assumed that the right to shift to the chance state once is granted in the chance state determination processing in the normal state. In the above case, the value "1" is added to the stock counter, and the addition of the restriction counter is started from the next game (the restriction period starts).

  In the specific example of FIG. 58 (b), it is assumed that the normal state is shifted to the chance state via the precursor state. As shown in FIG. 58 (b), in the precursor state, the value of the chance state counter is not subtracted. Furthermore, in the fourth embodiment, chance state determination processing is executed in each of the prognostic state games. In the specific example of FIG. 58 (b), the right to shift to the chance state is granted again in the game (the M-th game of the restriction period) in which the restriction counter is the numerical value "M" (M is a positive integer). Assume the case. In the above case, the value "1" is added to the stock counter, and the stock counter is increased from the value "1" to the value "2".

  In the specific example of FIG. 58 (b) described above, it is possible to shift to the chance state twice. Further, in the specific example of FIG. 58B, it is assumed that the transition from the precursor state to the first chance state is made in the Nth (N is a positive integer) game of the restriction period. As shown in FIG. 58 (b), when shifting to the first chance state, the stock counter is decremented to the numerical value "1". Thereafter, when the chance state counter is decremented to the numerical value “0”, the first chance state ends. After the first chance state ends, the second chance state is started, and the stock counter is decremented to the value "0". After that, when the chance state counter is decremented to the numerical value “0” and the second chance state ends, since the stock counter is the numerical value “0”, the initialization process is executed to shift to the normal state.

  Of the specific examples in which the right to shift to the chance state is granted a plurality of times in FIGS. 58A and 58B, the specific example in which the shift to the AT state is not determined in each chance state is shown. Hereinafter, a specific example will be described in which, when the right to shift to the chance state is granted a plurality of times in FIG. 58C, the shift to the AT state is determined in the chance state. In FIG. 58 (c), similar to FIGS. 58 (a) and 58 (b), numerical values of various counters in each game and the gaming state are shown.

  In FIG. 58C, a specific example is assumed in which the right to shift to the chance state twice in the normal state is granted. In the above case, the stock counter is added to the value "2". Also, as shown in FIG. 58 (c), when the first chance state is started, the stock counter is decremented to the numerical value "1". In addition, an initial value "10" is stored in the chance state counter, and the value "1" is subtracted in each game.

  In the fourth embodiment, even if the right to shift to the next chance state is held, if the AT state is won in the current chance state, the state shifts to the AT state after the current chance state ends. . In the specific example of FIG. 58 (c), it is assumed that the transition to the AT state is determined in the first chance state. In the above case, the state shifts to the AT state after the first chance state ends. As shown in FIG. 58 (c), in the game in which the first chance state ends, the stock counter has a numerical value "1". Therefore, as described in the specific example of FIGS. 58A and 58B, it is possible to shift to the second chance state following the first chance state. However, as shown in FIG. 58 (c), when the player wins the AT state in the first chance state, the first chance state shifts to the AT state even if it is possible to shift to the second chance state. .

  As shown in FIG. 58C, in the AT state, the value of the stock counter at the time when the immediately preceding chance state ends is maintained. In the specific example of FIG. 58 (c), the stock counter at the end of the first chance state is the value "1". In the above case, the stock counter is maintained at the numerical value “1” in the AT state in which the transition is made after the first chance state ends. That is, in the AT state, the right to shift to the chance state is maintained.

  In the fourth embodiment, when the AT state ends and the right to shift to the chance state is held (stock counter ≧ 1), transition to the chance state is possible after the AT state. In the specific example of FIG. 58C, it is assumed that the AT state is ended in the game (Xth game of the restriction period) in which the restriction counter is a numerical value “X” (X is a positive integer). In the specific example of FIG. 58 (c), the stock counter in the game in which the AT state has ended is the numerical value "1". Therefore, it is possible to shift to the second chance state after the AT state ends.

  In the specific example of FIG. 58C, the right to shift to the chance state is held when the AT state ends, and when the AT state ends, the state transitions to the second chance state. If the AT state is not won in the second chance state, the initialization process is executed after the second chance state ends, and the restriction period ends. In the above case, the first chance state, the AT state, and the second chance state constitute a series of control periods.

  In the fourth embodiment, if the second AT state is won in the second chance state, the first chance state, the first AT state, the second chance state, and the second AT state are in series. Included in the regulatory period of Although the specific example of FIG. 58C shows the case where the AT state is shifted directly to the chance state when the right to shift to the next chance state is held at the end of the AT state, the precursor state from the AT state It may be configured to shift to the next chance state through the state. In the above case, the AT state, the aura state and the next chance state are included in a series of regulation periods.

  In the fourth embodiment described above, the same effects as in the first embodiment can be obtained. In the fourth embodiment, when the right to shift to the next chance state is held when the AT state ends, the restriction period continues thereafter.

  Even if the right to shift to the next chance state is held, it is assumed that the restriction period is temporarily ended when the AT state is ended. In the above configuration, since the state shifts to the chance state immediately after the AT state ends, a new restriction period is started immediately after the AT state ends. That is, the previous regulation period and the current regulation period are continuous. When the last regulatory period is over, the regulatory counter is initialized and the next regulatory period can be continued up to 1,500 times. In the above-described configuration, the gaming state advantageous to the player can be continued over the upper limit number of games (1500 × 2 = 3000 times) substantially for the restriction period of 2 times. Therefore, the above configuration may have the disadvantage of giving an excessive benefit at one time. In the fourth embodiment described above, when the right to shift to the chance state is held when the AT state ends, the restriction period continues, and the above-mentioned inconvenience is suppressed.

<Modification>
Each of the above forms can be variously modified. The aspect of a specific deformation | transformation is illustrated below. Two or more aspects arbitrarily selected from the following examples may be appropriately combined.

(1) In the above-described first embodiment, the period from the transition to the chance state to the first winning of the batting combination is the instruction period (see FIG. 26). According to the above configuration, the instruction display unit 16 displays instruction information at least once before the chance state ends. Therefore, when the indication display 16 indicates the indication information, it is notified that the normal state has been shifted to the chance state. In the above configuration, the timing at which the instruction information is displayed (the timing for providing the instruction period) can be appropriately changed in order to notify that the normal state has shifted to the chance state.

  FIG. 59A is a time chart for describing a modification of the instruction period for notifying that transition has been made from the normal state to the chance state. In the variation of FIG. 59 (a), a predetermined game in the chance state is controlled in the instruction period. Specifically, each game from the start of the chance state to the predetermined number of times is an instruction period. In the specific example of FIG. 59A, it is assumed that two games become an instruction period after the chance state is started.

  In the specific example of FIG. 59 (a), it is assumed that the batting combination is not won in the first game in the instruction period (the first game in the chance state). In the above case, as shown in FIG. 59A, the instruction information is not displayed in the first game of the instruction period. Further, in the specific example of FIG. 59A, it is assumed that the batting combination is won in the second game (second game in the chance state) of the instruction period. In the above case, as shown in FIG. 59A, the instruction information is displayed in the second game of the instruction period.

  Also in the above modification, as in the first embodiment, when the instruction information is displayed on the instruction display 16, it can be recognized that the normal state has been shifted to the chance state. However, in the modified example of FIG. 59 (a), the instruction period ends in two games. Therefore, when the winning combination is won in all the games in the instruction period, the instruction information is not displayed in the instruction period. In the above case, it may occur that the transition to the chance state can not be recognized from the instruction information.

  In consideration of the above circumstances, when the instruction information is not displayed even once in the instruction period, the instruction period may be extended. For example, in the specific example of FIG. 59 (a), when the instruction information is not displayed in the two game instruction periods, a configuration is conceivable in which the instruction period is extended until the subsequent two games. According to the above configuration, the above-mentioned inconvenience is suppressed as compared with the configuration in which the instruction period is not extended.

  FIG. 59 (b) is a time chart for illustrating another modification. In the modified example of FIG. 59 (b), an instruction period is provided before shifting to the chance state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 59 (b), in the modification, when the player is in the chance state in the normal state, thereafter, the mode transitions to the chance state via the start standby state. In the above configuration, the start standby state is the instruction period. In the start standby state, for example, the liquid crystal display device 30 displays a message “waiting for a chance state”.

  As shown in FIG. 59 (b), the start standby state ends when the winning combination is won and the correct ordering of the winning combination is indicated once. Since it is determined by lottery whether or not the winning combination is won, the number of games in the start standby state (the number of games from the chance state winning to the winning combination winning) is variable. In the above configuration, the number of games in the instruction period is variable.

  When the start waiting state is finished, it shifts to the chance state. In the above configuration, when the batting combination is won in the start standby state, the instruction information is displayed, and the chance state is started. That is, it can be said that the chance state is started triggered by the display of the instruction information. In the above modification, when the instruction information is displayed, the player can be made to recognize that the chance state is to be started from the next game. In the above configuration, for example, when the instruction information is displayed in the start standby state (instruction period), the liquid crystal display device 30 may display a message of “chance state start”.

  FIG. 59 (c) is a time chart for illustrating another modification. In the variation shown in FIG. 59 (c), the game immediately before the chance state ends is the instruction period. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 59 (b), in the modification, when ten games have passed since the chance state started, the instruction period is started. Further, the instruction period is ended when the correct ordering of the batting combination is instructed once (similar to the instruction period of the modification of FIG. 59 (b)). When the instruction period is over, the chance state is over.

  In the above modification, the chance state is ended when the indication information is displayed. Therefore, when the instruction information is displayed, it is possible to make the player recognize that the chance state is ended in the current game. In the above configuration, for example, when the instruction information is displayed in the instruction period (chance state), the liquid crystal display device 30 may display a message of “chance state end”.

(2) In the chance state of each of the above-mentioned forms, the number of times for which the ordering is instructed can be changed as appropriate. For example, in the chance state of the first embodiment, the correct pressing order of the batting combination is instructed once, but may be instructed a plurality of times (for example, twice). In the above configuration, since the indication display 16 notifies that the chance state is a plurality of times by the indication display 16, for example, compared with the configuration in which the indication information is displayed on the indication display 16 only once in the chance state, It is possible to make the player surely recognize that there is a certain.

  Further, in the chance state of each of the above-described modes, although the order is indicated in the game in which the winning combination is won, the order may be indicated in the game in which other than the winning combination is won. For example, in the game in which the winning combination "losing" is determined among the games in the instruction period of the chance state, the pushing order may be instructed by the instruction indicator 16. In the above-described configuration, the ordering instructed when the winning combination "losing" is won is not disadvantageous for the player nor advantageous for the player. In addition, when the winning combination "losing" is won in the instruction period of the chance state, information indicating that a specific pushing order is not instructed is displayed on the instruction display unit 16 to notify that the state has shifted to the chance state. Good.

(3) In each of the above embodiments, the timing at which the restriction period indicator 38 lights can be changed as appropriate. For example, the regulation period display 38 is turned on at any time during a period from when the AT state is won until the bet medal of the next game can be set (hereinafter referred to as "display start period"). In the above configuration, the specific time when the restriction period indicator 38 lights up can be changed as appropriate.

  FIGS. 60 (a) and 60 (b) are time charts for explaining a modification of the timing when the restriction period indicator 38 lights up. FIG. 60 (a) shows a specific example in which the symbol combination of replay is not stopped and displayed on the activated line in the game winning the AT state.

  In FIG. 60 (a), a period in which the main CPU 301 can accept betting medals, a period in which the start operation (operation of the start lever 24) can be accepted, a period in which the reel 25 rotates, and a period in which medals are paid out Indicated. However, when the symbol combination of the winning combination is not stopped and displayed on the activated line, the period during which the medal is paid out is omitted. Also, in FIG. 60 (a), when the start operation is performed (Ta), when the rotation of each reel 25 is started (Tb), when the first stop operation is performed (Tc), all the reels 25 are The point (Td) at which the rotation of the game is stopped and the point (Te) at which reception of betting medals for the next game is started is indicated.

  In the above specific example, the display start period is from time point Ta to time point Te. In the above case, the restriction period indicator 38 may be in the ON state at any one of time points Ta, Tb, Tc, Td and Te.

  The restriction period indicator 38 may start to light up during a period (for example, a wait period) from the time point Ta of the start operation to the time point Tb when each reel 25 starts. Furthermore, the control period display 38 may start to light up when a predetermined length of time (for example, about one second) has elapsed since each reel 25 was started. Alternatively, the second stop operation or the third stop operation may be performed. The lighting may start at the time of. Furthermore, the regulation period display 38 may start to light at the start of medal payout, or may start lighting at the medal payout end.

  FIG. 60 (b) shows a specific example in which the symbol combination of replay is stopped and displayed on the activated line in the game in which the AT state is won. Similarly to FIG. 60 (a), FIG. 60 (b) shows a period in which the betting medal can be received, a period in which the start operation can be received, and a period in which the reel 25 rotates. Is shown. Further, FIG. 60 (b) shows a period during which medals are automatically inserted and a time Tf when the automatic insertion is started.

  In the above specific example, the display start period is from time point Ta to time point Tf. In the above case, the regulation period indicator 38 may be in the ON state at any of the time points Ta, Tb, Tc, Td and Tf. For example, when the symbol combination of replay is stopped and displayed in the winning game in the AT state, the restriction period display 38 may be lighted at time Tf when the automatic insertion is started. The above specific example shows the case where the AT state is won and the restriction period display 38 is lit, but when the chance state is elected, the restriction period display 38 is lit as in the above-mentioned specific example. May be started.

(4) In the above embodiments, the restriction period ratio is displayed on the stored sheet number display 17 controlled by the main CPU 301 (see FIG. 28). However, the regulation period ratio may be displayed by means controlled by the sub CPU 412 or the image control CPU 421. As the above configuration, for example, a configuration in which the control period ratio is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 is assumed. However, even in a configuration in which the regulation period percentage can be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30, it is preferable that the regulation period percentage is displayed together with the display (the number of stored sheets indicator 17) controlled by the main CPU 301.

  FIG. 61A is a diagram for explaining a configuration in which the regulation period ratio is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. In the above configuration, the screen A shown in FIG. 61 (a) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the ratio display period (period in which the restriction period ratio is displayed on the stored sheet number display 17. See FIG. 28). Each of the symbols “a to n” in FIG. 61 (a) means a positive integer.

  As shown in FIG. 61 (a), the screen A displays the number of games played with each setting value (1 to 6) for each setting value. Specifically, of the total number of games, the number of games played at setting value 1 (a times) and the number of games played at setting value 2 (b times) and the number of games played at setting value 3 (c times) And the number of games played at the set value 4 (d times), the number of games played at the set value 5 (e times), and the number of games played at the set value 6 (f times). Further, the screen A displays the ratio (q to u) of the number of games in the restriction period for each set value. For example, in the specific example of FIG. 61 (a), the number of games played with the installation value 1 is a. In the above specific example, it is assumed that the number of games played in the regulation period shifted by the setting value 1 is x (x is a positive integer smaller than a). In the above case, the ratio of x times of the regulation period to a times is g ((x / a) × 100)%. Further, as shown in FIG. 61 (a), the screen B displays the total number of games (m times) and the restriction period ratio (n%).

  In the above modification, in order to display the screen A, various commands are transmitted from the main CPU 301 to the sub CPU 412. For example, the main CPU 301 transmits a command capable of specifying the total game number (total game number counter) and a command capable of specifying the total game number in the restriction period (total restriction period counter) from the main CPU 301 to the sub CPU 412. In addition, the sub CPU 412 counts, for example, the number of times the start operation command has been received as the number of games in the set value. In addition, immediately before the restriction counter is initialized, the main CPU 301 transmits a command that can specify the restriction counter to the sub CPU 412, and from the command, the sub CPU 412 calculates the total number of games in the restriction period for each installation value. However, the configuration for displaying the screen A is not limited to the above configuration.

  According to the above configuration, in addition to the regulation period ratio (the ratio of the regulation period to the total number of games), the ratio (q to u) of the number of games in the regulation period can be confirmed for each set value.

  FIG. 61 (b) is a view for explaining another configuration in which the regulation period ratio is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. In the above configuration, the screen B shown in FIG. 61B is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the ratio display period. Each of the symbols “p to u” in FIG. 61 (b) means a positive integer.

  As shown in FIG. 61B, the screen B displays the number of games played on each date and the ratio of the number of games played in the restriction period to the number of games played on the date. For example, it is assumed that p games have been executed on a specific day. In addition, on the particular day, it is assumed that the number of games during the restriction period is x times (x is a positive integer smaller than p). In the above case, the ratio of the number of games in the restriction period to the number of games per day is q ((x / p) × 100)%. Further, as shown in FIG. 61B, the screen B displays the total number of games (m times) and the restriction period ratio (n%).

  In the above modification, in order to display the screen B, various commands are transmitted from the main CPU 301 to the sub CPU 412. For example, the main CPU 301 transmits a command capable of specifying the total game number (total game number counter) and a command capable of specifying the total game number in the restriction period (total restriction period counter) from the main CPU 301 to the sub CPU 412. Further, in order to display the screen B, a dedicated device for specifying the date and time is provided on the sub control board 400. For example, an RTC (Real Time Clock) is preferably employed as a device for specifying the date and time. Further, in order to display the screen B, the sub CPU 412 counts the number of games per day and the number of games in the regulation period. For example, the sub CPU 412 counts the number of times the start operation command has been received from the main CPU 301 as the number of games for each date. Further, immediately before the restriction counter is initialized, a command capable of specifying the restriction counter is transmitted from the main CPU 301 to the sub CPU 412, and the sub CPU 412 calculates the total number of games in the restriction period of one day from the command. However, the configuration for displaying the screen B is not limited to the above configuration.

  According to the above configuration, in addition to the regulation period ratio (the ratio of the regulation period to the total number of games), whether or not the ratio of the regulation period to the number of games per day is appropriate (about 70% or less) Can be confirmed.

(5) In each of the above embodiments, a configuration for appropriately setting the regulation period ratio is appropriately adopted. For example, in the AT determination process, it is assumed that the larger the set value, the easier it is to win the AT state. In the above configuration, the larger the set value, the easier the transition to the regulation period, and the higher the set value, the greater the percentage of the regulation period. In the above configuration, for example, when playing with a low setting value (for example, setting value = 1), even if the regulation period ratio is an appropriate numerical value (70% or less), the setting value is high (for example, setting value = 6) When playing a game, the regulation period ratio may exceed the appropriate numerical value.

  However, the regulation period ratio is calculated by the number of games at all set values. Therefore, even if the restriction period ratio when playing a game with a high set value is larger than the appropriate numerical value, if the game is played with a low set value thereafter, the final number displayed on the stored number indicator 17 There is a possibility that there will be a disadvantage that the ratio information shows a proper numerical value. In consideration of the above circumstances, it is preferable that the difference in the number of games during the regulation period be smaller for each set value. According to the above configuration, the above-mentioned inconvenience is suppressed.

  As the above configuration, for example, in AT determination processing, a configuration may be considered in which it is determined whether to shift to the AT state without using the setting value. Specifically, in the AT determination process, a configuration may be considered in which a common AT determination table is used regardless of the setting value. In the above configuration, since the influence of the set value on the probability of transitioning to the AT state (regulatory period) is reduced (including the case of being substantially excluded), the difference in the number of games during the regulated period is set for each set value. It becomes smaller.

  Further, in the chance state determination process, it is preferable that the configuration is determined to determine whether to shift to the chance state without using the set value. For example, in the chance state determination process, a configuration may be considered in which a common chance state determination table is used regardless of the set value. In the above configuration, since the influence of the setting value on the probability of shifting to the chance state (regulating period) is reduced (including the case of being substantially excluded), the difference in the number of games during the restriction period is set for each setting value. It becomes smaller.

(6) In each of the above embodiments, the probability of transitioning from the non-regulatory period to the regulatory period (the combined probability of the winning probability of the AT state and the winning probability of the chance state; hereinafter referred to as “transition probability”) is appropriately changed It is also good. However, in the configuration in which the transition probability changes temporarily in accordance with the gaming state, there is a circumstance that the regulation period ratio is difficult to stabilize. Therefore, it is preferable that the transition probability in the non-regulatory period that can be shifted to the regulation period be constant (complete probability) regardless of the gaming state.

  For example, when the bonus combination is won in the normal state (non-regulatory period), the following internal middle state and bonus operating state are the non-regulatory period as described above. In the above configuration, the transition probability may be made common between the normal state, the bonus operation state, and the internal middle state. Further, as described above, when the bonus combination is won in the AT state, the subsequent bonus operation state is the restriction period. However, if the number of games during the regulation period reaches 1,500 during the bonus actuation state, the bonus actuation state thereafter becomes the non-regulation period (see FIG. 24B). In the above case, the transition probability in the bonus operation state after the number of games in the restriction period has reached 1,500 may be made common to that in the normal state. In the above configuration, a configuration in which the transition probability is constant may be adopted regardless of the setting value.

(7) In the first embodiment described above, although the number of times of additional games is determined in each AT state game, the number of additional games may be determined in other gaming states in the restriction period. For example, in each of the games in the precursor state before shifting to the AT state, the number of additional games may be determined as in each game in the AT state. However, in a configuration in which the probability that the number of times of additional game is determined (hereinafter referred to as the “addition probability”) changes according to the gaming state, there is a circumstance that the regulation period ratio is difficult to stabilize. Therefore, it is preferable that the additional probability in the restriction period in which the additional game number can be determined is constant (complete probability) regardless of the gaming state.

  For example, a configuration is assumed in which the number of additional games can be determined in the precursor state, the start preparation state, and the AT state, and the addition probability is common in the precursor state, the start preparation state, and the AT state. Further, as described above, the internal middle state and the bonus operating state after the bonus combination is won in the AT state are the regulation period. In the above configuration, the number of added games can be determined in the internal middle state and the bonus activation state after the bonus combination is won in the AT state, and the addition probability is made common between the AT state, the internal middle state and the bonus activation state. Is assumed.

(8) In each of the above embodiments, the restriction period indicator 38 is turned on before the transition to the restriction period. However, the timing at which the restriction period indicator 38 lights up may be delayed. For example, in the configuration of transitioning to the AT state via the precursor state, in the precursor state (regulatory period), a configuration may be considered in which the control period indicator 38 is turned off and turned on after transitioning to the AT state.

(9) In each of the above embodiments, a part of the chance state is controlled to the instruction period, but all the chance states may be controlled to the instruction period. In addition, a first chance state and a second chance state may be provided, and the first chance state may be partially controlled in the instruction period, and the second chance state may be entirely controlled in the instruction period. .

(10) In each of the above embodiments, the regulation period is equal to or less than the specific number (1500 times) by changing the upper limit value of the additional game number according to the remaining game number in the AT state. However, the configuration for regulating the number of games during the regulation period is not limited to the above specific example. For example, the additional game number may be determined regardless of the AT state remaining game number. In the above configuration, the AT state is ended by invalidating the remaining AT state remaining number of times when the number of games in the regulation period reaches 1,500. For example, if the number of games played during the regulation period is 1,400 and the number of 300 games played is determined, then the remaining number of AT states is 200 or more when the number of games played during the regulation period reaches 1,500. Become. In the above case, when the number of games during the regulation period reaches 1,500, the AT state is ended by invalidating the remaining 200 times of AT number of games.

(11) In the AT state of each of the above embodiments, the probability that the number of games to be added is determined may be changed according to the number of games in the restriction period. For example, as the number of games in the restriction period increases (closer to the specific number), the probability that the number of additional games is determined may be lower. In the above configuration, it is difficult for the number of games in the regulation period to reach the specific number.

  Further, as the number of games in the restriction period is closer to the specific number, the probability that the number of additional games is determined may be higher. In the above configuration, the probability that the number of games in the regulation period reaches the specific number is higher than in a configuration in which the probability that the number of games played during the regulation period is determined is not high. In the above configuration, the AT state is forcibly ended when the number of games during the regulation period reaches the specific number. However, the player's dissatisfaction in the case where the AT state is forcibly ended is suppressed because the advantage is obtained that the number of additional games is easily determined before the AT state is forcibly ended.

(12) In each of the above embodiments, the internal medium state (non-winning AT state) shifted from the normal state is not included in the regulation period. However, the internal medium state shifted from the normal state may be included in the regulation period. Further, depending on the winning probability of the winning area, etc., there may be a case where the payout rate ((the number of inserted / the number of dispensed) × 100) in the internal state exceeds 100%. If the withdrawal rate exceeds 100%, the internal moderate state may be included in the control period, and if the withdrawal rate does not exceed 100%, the internal moderate state may not be included in the regulation period. In addition, although it was set as the structure which includes the inside middle state shifted from AT state (or chance state) in a control period, it is good also as a structure which is not included in a control period. Furthermore, the internal medium state shifted from the AT state may or may not be included in the regulation period.

(13) In each of the above embodiments, when transitioning from the AT state to the end preparation state, the restriction period ends. However, the control period may be continued when transitioning from the AT state to the termination preparation state, and thereafter the regulation period may end when transitioning from the termination preparation state to the normal state (when falling to the RT1 state). The trigger for ending the control period may be changed as appropriate.

(14) In the above embodiments, the segment displaying the decimal point of the segment display D (see FIG. 15 (c)) is adopted as the control period display, but another display is adopted as the control period display It is also good. For example, a dedicated lamp may be provided as a regulation period indicator. The storage quantity indicator 17 may be adopted as a regulation period indicator.

  Moreover, although instruction information is displayed on the instruction | indication display 16 in each above form, it is good also as a structure which displays instruction information on another display. Furthermore, in each of the above-described embodiments, the ratio information (regulation period ratio) is displayed on the stored sheet number display 17, but may be configured to display the ratio information on another display. For example, a configuration may be employed in which ratio information can be displayed on the indication display 16 and indication information can be displayed on the stored sheet number display 17.

(15) In each of the above-described embodiments, the opportunity trigger may be changed as appropriate. For example, in each game in the chance state, whether or not to end the chance state may be determined by lottery, and when the end of the chance state is determined, the chance state may be ended.

(16) In the above embodiments, the termination trigger of the bonus operation state can be changed as appropriate. For example, when the symbol combination of the winning combination is stopped and displayed on the activated line a predetermined number of times (for example, eight times), the bonus operating state may end. In addition, the bonus operation state may be ended by a predetermined number of games (for example, 12 times).

(17) In the above embodiments, the right to shift to the chance state can be granted a plurality of times, but the right to shift to the AT state may be able to be granted to a plurality of times. Specifically, in one AT determination process, the right to shift to the AT state may be provided a plurality of times. In addition, the right to shift to the AT state may be additionally provided in the precursor period of the AT state. In the above configuration, the period from the time when the right to shift to the AT state is granted until the end of the last AT state is the regulation period.

  As a specific example of the above modification, when the AT state ends and the right to shift to a new AT state is granted, the new AT state is started from the next game when the AT state ends. Configuration is conceivable. In addition, when the AT state ends and the right to shift to a new AT state is granted, a configuration is conceivable in which the new AT state is started via the precursor state. In the above configuration, a precursor state intervening in each AT state is included in the regulation period.

(18) In the first embodiment described above, the initial value "50" is stored in the AT counter immediately after winning in the AT state, but the time when the initial value is stored in the AT counter can be changed as appropriate. For example, the initial value may be stored in the AT counter immediately after (or immediately before) the AT state is started. In addition, although the initial value "10" is stored in the chance state counter immediately after winning in the chance state, the timing when the initial value is stored in the chance state counter can be changed appropriately. For example, an initial value may be stored in the chance state counter immediately after (or immediately before) the chance state is started.

(19) In the above embodiments, a game control program (for example, a program for executing a game control process) for advancing a game, game control data (for example, a winning area lottery table) for advancing a game, fraud A tampering prevention program (for example, a program for executing a RAM error process) for prevention and a tampering prevention data (for example, a checksum) for preventing fraud are stored in the main ROM 302. The address of the main ROM 302 in which each program and each data are stored can be changed appropriately.

  Further, a ratio information management program for managing ratio information and ratio information management data for managing ratio information are stored in the main ROM 302. The percentage information management data includes, for example, the total game number counter and the total regulation period counter described above. In addition, the ratio information management program, for example, when the ratio display period is started, a program for calculating the restriction period ratio from the total game number counter and the total restriction period counter, and ratio information according to the restriction period ratio It includes a program for displaying on the stored sheet number indicator 17.

  FIG. 62 is a diagram for describing an address (Add) of the main ROM 302 in which each program and each data described above are stored. The storage capacity of the main ROM 302 is approximately 16 kilobytes. In the specific example of FIG. 62, the game control program is stored at addresses “H00” to “HXX”, and game control data is stored at addresses “HXX + 1” to “HYY”. The capacity of the area in which the game control program is stored is about 4.5 kilobytes, and the capacity of the area in which game control data is stored is about 3 kilobytes. Hereinafter, the area of the main ROM 302 in which the game control program is stored is referred to as a "game control area". As understood from the above description, the capacity of the game control area is approximately 7.5 kilobytes.

  In the specific example of FIG. 62, the fraud prevention program, the fraud prevention data, the ratio information management program, and the ratio information management data are successively stored in order from the address “HYY + 1”. Hereinafter, an area of the main ROM 302 in which the fraud prevention program, the fraud prevention data, the ratio information management program, and the ratio information management data are stored is referred to as a “management area”. As described above, the entire storage capacity of the main ROM 302 is about 16 kilobytes, and the capacity of the game control area is about 7.5 kilobytes. Therefore, the capacity of the management area is about 8.5 kilobytes or less. In the specific example of FIG. 62, it is assumed that the capacity of the management area is smaller than about 8.5 kilobytes. In the above case, the main ROM 302 has an unused area.

  By the way, the game characteristic (disbursement rate etc.) of the gaming machine 1 corresponds to each data (for example, a winning area lottery table) of the game control area. Each data of the above-mentioned game control area is inspected before the player plays a game. By the above inspection, it is determined whether or not the gaming machine has an inappropriate gaming property (for example, a gaming property with too high gambling property). If the capacity of the game control area is excessively large, the above-described inspection becomes difficult. In consideration of the above circumstances, as in the specific example of FIG. 62, the capacity of the game control area is preferably about 7.5 kilobytes or less.

  In the above configuration, a part of the data stored in the management area may be stored in the game control area. For example, the ratio information management program may be stored in the game control area. However, in the above configuration, the amount of data in the game control area tends to be large compared to the configuration in which the ratio information management program is stored outside the game control area (management area), so the capacity of the game control area is about 7 If it is less than .5 kilobytes, it becomes easy to cause a shortage. The embodiment shown in FIG. 62 has an advantage that the above-mentioned inconvenience is suppressed.

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

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

The gaming machine according to the present invention variably displays a plurality of types of symbols and at the same time, starts the game by receiving a start operation of the player and variable display means (each reel 12) for stopping and displaying symbol combinations as a result of the game. A start receiving means (S103-6), an internal lottery means (S106-1) for determining a winning combination by lottery from among a plurality of winning combinations when a game is started, and a stop operation when stopping symbols Stop operation means (each stop button 25), symbol variation control means (S109) for stopping and displaying a symbol according to the winning combination determined by the internal lottery means and the mode of the stop operation, and stop display on the variable display means Winning combination determining means (S110) for determining the selected symbol combination and a right giving hand for giving the player the right to shift to a chance gaming state where it is easy to determine transition to a relatively advantageous specific gaming state (S106-4), a right holding means (stock counter) capable of holding a plurality of rights granted by the rights giving means, and, when the right is held, thereafter, shift to a chance gaming state, and the chance gaming state If it is decided that the transition to the specific gaming state is made, then, it comprises the gaming state transition means (S111) for transitioning to the specific gaming state, the gaming state transition means holds a plurality of rights, and the first chance If the transition to the specific gaming state is not determined in the gaming state, then it is possible to transition to the second chance gaming state, a plurality of rights are held, and the transition to the specific gaming state in the first chance gaming state Is not determined, and when it is determined to shift to a specific gaming state in the second chance gaming state, a specific gaming letter is given a right to shift to the first chance gaming state Continued but the specific period ending means for ending the specific game state so game number is equal to or less than a particular predetermined number of times a specific period until the end (S111-2), from the start to the end of a certain time period And the specific display means (regulatory period display 38) that can be controlled to the first display mode and can be controlled to the second display mode different from the first display mode when the specific period ends. Do.

  According to the above configuration, the specific gaming state ends such that the number of games from the grant of the right to shift to the chance state to the end of the specific gaming state is equal to or less than a predetermined specific number. Therefore, since the upper limit is provided to the number of times of gaming in the specific gaming state, the inconvenience of providing an excessive profit in the specific gaming state is suppressed as compared with the configuration in which the upper limit is not provided on the number of gaming times in the specific gaming state.

  By the way, when the right to shift to the chance state is held a plurality of times, it becomes more advantageous for the player than when the right to shift to the chance state is held once. Therefore, in the configuration in which the right to shift to the chance state is held a plurality of times, the disadvantage that the player's profit is excessive tends to occur. In consideration of the above circumstances, in the specific gaming state ending means of the present invention, a plurality of rights are held, and the transition to the specific gaming state is not determined in the first chance gaming state, and in the second chance gaming state When the transition to the specific gaming state is determined, the specific game is performed such that the number of games during the specific period from the time when the right to transition to the first chance gaming state is granted to the end of the specific gaming state is equal to or less than the specific number End the state. According to the above specific game state end means, when the game state is shifted to the chance state a plurality of times, the maximum number of games in the specific game state is reduced as compared with the case where the state is shifted to the chance state once. Be suppressed.

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

Claims (1)

Variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols and stopping and displaying symbol combinations as a result of gaming,
Start receiving means for receiving a player's start operation and starting a game;
Internal lottery means for determining a winning combination by lottery from among a plurality of types of winning combinations when a game is started;
A stop operation means that is operated to stop when stopping the symbol;
Symbol variation control means for stopping and displaying the symbol according to the winning combination determined by the internal lottery means and the mode of the stop operation;
Winning determination means for determining the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the variable display means;
The right giving means for giving the player the right to shift to a chance gaming state where it is easy to determine transition to a relatively advantageous specific gaming state;
Rights holding means capable of holding a plurality of the rights granted by the rights giving means;
When the right is held, thereafter, the game transitions to the chance gaming state, and when transition to the specific gaming state is determined in the chance gaming state, game state transition means for transitioning to the specific gaming state thereafter Equipped with
In the gaming state transition means, when a plurality of the rights are held and transition to the specific gaming state is not determined in the first chance gaming state, then it is possible to shift to the second chance gaming state Yes,
When a plurality of the rights are held, transition to the specific gaming state is not determined in the first chance gaming state, and transition to the specific gaming state is determined in the second chance gaming state, 1 A specific period for ending the specific gaming state so that the number of games in a specific period from the time when the right to shift to the chance gaming state is granted and the specific gaming state ends is equal to or less than a predetermined specific number. End means,
The first display mode can be controlled continuously from the start of the specific period until the end, and the second display mode different from the first display mode can be controlled when the specific period ends. A game machine further comprising a specific display means.

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