JP6688359B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

  Further, such a gaming machine detects the operation of the start lever by the player, extracts a predetermined random number value based on the detection of the operation of the start lever, and extracts the extracted random number value and each winning combination. The winning combination is determined based on the winning combination determination table in which the lottery value is defined, and reel stop control is performed based on the determined winning combination and the player's operation of the stop button. Here, depending on the determined winning combination, it may be allowed that a combination of a plurality of symbols among the predetermined symbol combinations is displayed on the activated line.

  At this time, when "miss" is determined as the winning combination, a combination of symbols that can receive the privilege is not displayed no matter which timing the stop button is operated. Also, if the stop button is not operated at an appropriate timing, the winning combination in which the combination of symbols relating to the winning combination is not stopped and displayed on the activated line, or the winning button is operated even if the stop button is operated at any timing There is a winning combination in which such a combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the activated line.

  That is, if the stop button is not operated at an appropriate timing, the symbol combination related to the winning combination is not stopped and displayed on the activated line. When the winning combination is determined as the winning combination, the stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing. Since it is necessary to perform the game, the player is required to have a certain skill or the like regarding the operation of the stop button.

  Further, in such a gaming machine, in a normal state which is disadvantageous to the player, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a state advantageous to the player as compared with the normal state (hereinafter, referred to as “specific state”). Control) is performed. Here, the “specific state” is a bonus game in which the probability that a combination of symbols for paying out medals (hereinafter, “combination of symbols relating to winning”) is displayed on the activated line is higher than in the normal state. (“RB (Regular Bonus)”, “BB (Big Bonus)”, “CB (Challenge Bonus)”, “MB (Middle Bonus)”, etc.) If the specific winning combination is determined, the relevant symbol combination is not displayed (or if the stop button is not operated in an appropriate operation sequence, the winning symbol combination with the smaller number of medals is displayed is displayed) "AT (assist time)" that informs the proper operation sequence of the stop button, and operates the start lever without inserting medal. More re-game the player is started to improve the probability that is determined as a winning combination "RT (replay time)", AT and RT is activated at the same time there is a such as "ART (assisted replay time)". Therefore, the player plays the game while hoping for a transition to a specific state that is advantageous to the player.

  The bonus game state as described above is to be ended when a predetermined ending condition is satisfied. For example, in the conventional gaming machine, when the payout number of medals reaches "464" during the bonus game state, the game is finished (see Patent Document 1).

  Furthermore, in recent years, a display device (hereinafter, referred to as a specific period display device) for displaying that the specific period is advantageous to the player is provided, and when the specific period comes, the display of the specific period display device allows, for example, , The specific period display is turned on to let the player know that it is a specific period.

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  However, in such a conventional gaming machine, the display for a specific period is immediately turned on when entering a specific period, and thus there is a possibility that the player's interest may not be sufficiently enhanced. Here, in a specific period, even if a certain degree of advantage for the player is provided and the specific period indicator lights, even if the display of the specific period indicator is sufficient, it does not reach the advantageous degree for the player. Even if you try to prevent it from being specified, there are the following problems. For example, even if it is not possible to determine the advantageous degree of the player only by the display of the specific period display, there is a fear that the advantageous degree may be determined in the actual game situation. Further, if it is not possible to determine the advantageous degree in the actual game situation, there is a problem that the differentiation of advantage is limited to a small extent, and it is difficult to improve the interest in the game.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a conventional problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a game.

In order to solve such a problem, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, when a start operation by a player is detected, one of the predetermined winning combinations is determined and a plurality of symbols are determined. A plurality of reels arranged on each circumferential surface are variably displayed, and a stop operation by the player is detected, so that the plurality of reels that are variably displayed are stopped, and a combination of stopped symbols is a predetermined symbol. In the gaming machine that gives a predetermined privilege when it is a combination of
Period control means for controlling the normal period and a special period different from the normal period, special period display means for indicating that the special period is present, a normal state in the normal period, and a first period in the special period. A state control means for controlling one specific state and a second specific state in the special period, which is more advantageous to the player than the first specific state, and suggestion of performing an effect suggesting the state controlled by the state control means The production means, and a specific state transition lottery means for performing a transition lottery to the first specific state and the second specific state,
When the one winning combination is determined in the normal state, the suggestion producing means is the same sign regardless of whether the first specific state or the second specific state is won by the transition lottery. were allowed to perform the effect, have rows directing suggests the first specific state or the second specific state was elected, the special period display means displays said during aura effect is the special period, it Is characterized by.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in a game.

It is a figure which shows an example of the external appearance perspective view of a gaming machine. It is a figure showing an example of a block diagram of the whole game machine. It is a figure which shows an example of an array data table. It is a figure which shows an example of a symbol combination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a winning combination, the operation sequence of a stop button, and a prize etc. It is a figure which shows an example of a winning combination determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the transition diagram of the state managed by the main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the period display segment provided in the payout number display. It is a figure which shows an example of a game state transition diagram. It is a figure which shows an example of a state transition lottery table. It is a figure which shows an example of the additional game number lottery table. It is a figure which shows an example of an instruction monitor data determination table. It is the figure which shows one example of the production decision table. It is a figure which shows an example of the relationship of the display mode of an instruction | indication monitor data and a payout number display, and the display mode of a liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows an example of the program start process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the main loop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the information setting process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the instruction monitor setting process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the instruction | indication monitor data determination processing for ART addition state in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process at the time of the start lever reception in a main control board. It is a figure showing an example of processing during an advantageous period in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for normal states in a main control board. It is a diagram showing an example of a bonus winning process in normal time in the main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for precursor states in a main control board. It is a diagram showing an example of a bonus winning process during ART in the main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for ART preparation states in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for chance states in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for ART states in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for high probability states in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for ART addition state in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the game control command transmission process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of a period display setting process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of a process according to a display state in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of a process according to a display state in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of a period end state transition process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for the normal state at the time of a display in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for a display omission state in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for the display ART preparatory state in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for a display chance state in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of a display high probability state process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for a carryover state at the time of a display in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for the bonus states at the time of a display in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for the bonus states at the time of a display in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for the addition state at the time of display ART on a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the main process in a sub-control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the main control board communication processing in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the command analysis process in a sub-control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the sub production determination process in a sub control board. It is a figure showing an example of a state transition at the time of an ART preparation state winning and a chance state winning. It is a diagram showing an example of an effect when the "ART preparation state" is won. It is a figure showing an example of the production when a "chance state" is won. It is a figure which shows an example of the lighting timing of a period indicator.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

(Structure of game machine)
First, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to the present invention will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. 1 is a diagram showing an external perspective view of the gaming machine, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the entire gaming machine 1.

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

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

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

(Keyhole 5)
The keyhole 5 is provided on the right side of the center of the front door 3, and is provided for unlocking the front door 3 by a locking device (not shown). Here, when a clerk of a game store or the like performs maintenance work or changes of a set value indicating a degree advantageous to the player, the lock device (not shown) provided on the front door 3 is unlocked. Done. Specifically, a door key (not shown) is inserted into the key hole 5 and rotated by a predetermined angle in the clockwise direction to unlock the door. Then, the front door 3 is opened to perform maintenance work and work such as changing the set value. When the maintenance work or the work of changing the set value is completed, the front door 3 is closed and locked.

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

(BET button 7)
The BET button 7 is provided at a position separated from the medal slot 6 on the left side in a front view, and when the insertion of medals into the gaming machine 1 is permitted, among the stored (credit) medals, “1” is displayed. It is provided to use the medals for the game.

(MAXBET button 8)
The MAXBET button 8 is provided on the right side of the BET button 7 when viewed from the front, and when the insertion of medals into the gaming machine 1 is allowed, one game (“1” game) among the stored (credited) medals. In order to use the maximum number of medals that can be used in the game. Here, in the present embodiment, the maximum value of medals that can be used in one game is “3”.

(Payment button 9)
The settlement button 9 is provided on the left rear side of the MAXBET button 8 when viewed from the front, and is provided to settle a stored (credit) medal among the medals acquired by the player. In this embodiment, the maximum value of medals that can be stored (credited) is “50”.

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

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

(Middle stop button 12)
The middle stop button 12 is provided on the right side in front view of the left stop button 11. The middle stop button 12 is provided to detect a stop operation that triggers the rotation of the middle reel 19 described later.

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

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

(Reserved number display 15)
The stored sheet number indicator 15 is provided on the right side of the adjustment button 9 when viewed from the front. Further, the stored number display 15 is provided to display the number of stored (credit) medals of the player stored (credit) in the gaming machine 1.

(Payout number display 16)
The payout number indicator 16 is provided on the right side of the stored number indicator 15 in front view. In addition, the payout number display unit 16 displays the number of medals to be paid out to the player and, when the gaming machine 1 is in an error state, displays that the error state has been reached. It is provided. Further, the payout amount display 16 displays instruction monitor data described later. The instruction monitor data is data indicating the operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 (hereinafter also referred to as stop operation order). In addition, the payout number display unit 16 displays a predetermined display in the “advantageous period” described later. The “advantageous period” is a period in which the player is more advantageous than the normal state (“normal state” described later), and is, for example, a period in which the stop operation sequence is notified. The details of the display on the payout amount indicator 16 during the “advantageous period” will be described later.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Display window 23)
The display window 23 is provided on the front side of the left reel 18, the center reel 19, and the right reel 20, and it is possible to visually recognize a plurality of symbols drawn on the circumferential surfaces of the left reel 18, the center reel 19, and the right reel 20. It is provided to do so. Specifically, the "3" symbols drawn on the peripheral surface of the left reel 18, the "3" symbols drawn on the peripheral surface of the middle reel 19, and the peripheral surface of the right reel 20 are drawn. A total of “9” symbols of “3” symbols can be visually recognized through the display window 23. In addition, in the present embodiment, in order to facilitate the visual recognition of the symbol displayed in the display window 23, the symbol displayed in the display window 23 is illuminated by emitting light from a backlight (not shown). .

(Effective line)
Here, in the present embodiment, the activated line is, of the symbols displayed in the display window 23, the symbol displayed in the middle stage of the left reel 18, the symbol displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20. The "middle line", which is a straight line connecting the symbols displayed in the middle line, is the effective line.
In the following, a line that connects the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 18, the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the middle reel 19 and the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the right reel 20 with a straight line is the “upper line”. That is, the line displayed by connecting the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the left reel 18, the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the middle reel 19 and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the right reel 20 with a straight line is called "lower stage line". In addition, a line that connects the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 18, the symbol displayed on the middle stage of the middle reel 19 and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the right reel 20 with a straight line is called a "downward right line". The line that connects the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the left reel 18, the symbol displayed on the middle stage of the middle reel 19, and the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the right reel 20 with a straight line is called a "right upward line".

(Saucepan unit 24)
The saucer unit 24 is provided below the front surface of the front door 3. Further, the tray unit 24 is provided to receive and store medals discharged from a medal payout opening 25 described later.

(Medal payout exit 25)
The medal payout opening 25 is provided below the front door 3, and is provided for ejecting medals paid out by a hopper 202, which will be described later, when medals are paid out. Further, the medal payout opening 25 is operated by the selector sensor 14s when the medal inserted into the medal insertion opening 6 is determined to be not a proper medal, or when the medal insertion cannot be accepted. When a medal is inserted into the mouth 6, it is provided to eject the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 6.

(First BET lamp 26)
The first BET lamp 26 is provided on the left side in front view of the stored coin number indicator 15, and is provided for informing that the player has bet “1” medals.

(Second BET lamp 27)
The second BET lamp 27 is provided above the first BET lamp 26, and is provided to notify that the player has bet “2” medals.

(3rd BET lamp 28)
The third BET lamp 28 is provided above the second BET lamp 27, and is provided to notify that the player has bet “3” medals.

(Liquid crystal display 31)
The liquid crystal display device 31 is provided above the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20, and is provided to display a moving image / still image. Here, when the state managed by the main control substrate 300, which will be described later, is the "ART state", the sub-control substrate 400, which will be described later, has a predetermined winning combination, for example, "push order bell", by an internal lottery process, which will be described later. When, for example, is determined, processing for displaying the operation sequence of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 on the liquid crystal display device 31 is performed via the effect control board 500 described later.

(LED32)
The LED 32 is provided on the peripheral edge of the front surface of the front door 3, and is designed and designed by giving a shape, a color, a pattern, a pattern and the like appealing to the visual sense of the player. Here, the sub-control board 400, which will be described later, performs a process of turning on and off the LED 32, thereby producing an effect visually appealing to the player.

(Speaker 33)
The speaker 33 is provided below the back side of the front door 3, and is provided to output BGM, voice, sound effects, etc. when performing an effect. Here, the sub-control board 400, which will be described later, performs a process of outputting a sound from the speaker 33 to give an auditory appeal to the player.

(Left push order notification lamp 34)
The left push order notification lamp 34 is provided on the left side of the left reel 18 as viewed from the front, and is provided to notify the timing of operating the left stop button 11. Here, the left push order notification lamp 34 is turned on at the timing of operating the left stop button 11, and is turned off when it is not the timing of operating the left stop button 11.

(Middle press order notification lamp 35)
The middle press order notification lamp 35 is provided below the left press order notification lamp 34, and is provided to notify the timing of operating the middle stop button 12. Here, the middle push order notification lamp 35 is turned on at the timing of operating the middle stop button 12, and is turned off when it is not the timing of operating the middle stop button 12.

(Right push order notification lamp 36)
The right-pressing order notification lamp 36 is provided below the middle-pressing order notification lamp 35, and is provided to notify the timing of operating the right stop button 13. Here, the right push order notification lamp 36 is turned on at the timing of operating the right stop button 13, and is turned off when it is not the timing of operating the right stop button 13.

  In the following, the left-push-order notification lamp 34, the middle-push-order notification lamp 35, and the right-push-order notification lamp 36 may be collectively referred to as a “push order notification lamp”.

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

(Reel control board 150)
The reel control board 150 is provided above the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20, and is provided to control the rotation and stop of the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20. . The reel control board 150 also includes a left stepping motor 151 described later, a middle stepping motor 152 described later, a right stepping motor 153 described later, a left reel sensor 154s described later, a middle reel sensor 155s described later, and a right reel sensor 156s described later. , And a main control board 300 described later are connected.

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

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

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

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

(Sub control board 400)
The sub control board 400 is provided on the left side of the main control board 300 when viewed from the front, and is provided mainly for controlling the effect. Further, the sub control board 400 includes a sub CPU 401, which will be described later, a sub ROM 402, which will be described later, a sub RAM 403, which will be described later, and a sub random number generator 404, which will be described later. Further, the sub-control board 400 is connected to a production button sensor 21s, a cross key sensor 22s, a power supply board 200, a main control board 300, and a production control board 500, which will be described later.

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

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

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

(BET switch 7sw)
The BET switch 7sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the BET button 7. Here, the status board 100 transmits a BET switch input signal to the main control board 300 when the operation of the BET button 7 is detected by the BET switch 7sw. Then, the main control board 300, based on the reception of the BET switch input signal from the status board 100, performs a process of using “1” medals from the stored (credit) medals.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Selector sensor 14s)
The selector sensor 14s is a sensor for detecting that a proper medal has been inserted into the medal insertion slot 6. Here, the status board 100 transmits a selector sensor input signal to the main control board 300 when the selector sensor 14s detects the passage of an appropriate medal. Then, the main control board 300 adds "1" to the number of medals to be stored (credited) based on the reception of the selector sensor input signal from the status board 100, and the number of medals to be used for the game. A process of adding "1" is performed.

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

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

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

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

(Middle reel sensor 155s)
The middle reel sensor 155s is provided inside the middle reel 19 and includes an optical sensor having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion. The middle reel sensor 155s is provided to detect a reel index indicating that the middle reel 19 has rotated "1".

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

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

(Hopper sensor 202s)
The hopper sensor 202s is a sensor for detecting that a medal paid out by driving the hopper 202 has passed. Here, the power supply board 200 transmits a hopper sensor input signal to the main control board 300 when the hopper sensor 202s detects the payout of medals. Then, the main control board 300 performs a process of subtracting the payout number based on the reception of the hopper sensor input signal from the status board 100.

(Monitor display unit 29)
The monitor display unit 29 is made up of a “4” digit 7-segment LED, and is provided on the main control board 300. Further, the monitor display unit 29, the advantageous period ratio in the cumulative game, the character continuous operation ratio between the "6000" games, the character ratio between "6000" games, the character continuous operation ratio in the cumulative game, and the cumulative game. It is provided to display the character ratio.

(Advantage period ratio in cumulative game)
Here, in the present embodiment, "the advantageous period ratio in the cumulative game" is a value obtained by dividing the number of games played in the advantageous period by the cumulative number of games. When the main control board 300 performs control to display the advantageous period ratio in the cumulative game on the monitor display unit 29, control for displaying the advantageous period ratio in the cumulative game in the lower "2" digit of the monitor display unit 29. In addition to performing the above, control is performed to display an identifier indicating that the advantageous period ratio in the cumulative game is displayed in the upper "2" digit of the monitor display unit 29.

(Ratio of continuous operation of character goods between "6000" games)
In addition, in the present embodiment, the character product continuous operation ratio during the “6000” game is a value obtained by dividing the number of times the character product continuous operation device operates by “6000”. Then, the main control board 300, when performing control to display the accessory continuous operation ratio between the “6000” games on the monitor display unit 29, displays the accessory continuous operation ratio between the “6000” games on the monitor display unit 29. Control to display in the lower "2" digit of the "6000" game, and to display in the upper "2" digit of the monitor display unit 29 an identifier indicating that the accessory continuous operation ratio between the "6000" games is displayed. To do.

(Ratio of character goods between "6000" games)
In addition, in the present embodiment, the character product ratio between the “6000” games is a value obtained by dividing the number of times the character product operates by “6000”. When the main control board 300 controls the monitor display unit 29 to display the character ratio between the “6000” games, the main control board 300 displays the character ratio between the “6000” games as a subordinate “2” of the monitor display unit 29. In addition to the control to display in the "" digit, the control to display the identifier indicating that the character ratio in the "6000" game is displayed in the upper "2" digit of the monitor display unit 29 is performed.

(Ratio of continuous operation of accessory in cumulative game)
Further, in the present embodiment, the accessory continuous operation ratio in the cumulative game is a value obtained by dividing the number of times the accessory continuous operation device has been operated by the cumulative number of games. When the main control board 300 performs control to display the accessory continuous operation ratio in the cumulative game on the monitor display unit 29, the main object board continuous operation ratio in the cumulative game is the lower "2" digit of the monitor display unit 29. In addition to the control of displaying the character, the identifier indicating that the accessory continuous operation ratio in the cumulative game is displayed is displayed in the upper "2" digit of the monitor display unit 29.

(Ratio of accessories in accumulated games)
In addition, in the present embodiment, the character ratio in the cumulative game is a value obtained by dividing the number of times the character has operated by the cumulative number of games. Then, the main control board 300, in the case of performing control to display the accessory in the cumulative game on the monitor display unit 29, controls to display the accessory ratio in the cumulative game in the lower “2” digit of the monitor display unit 29. At the same time, control is performed to display an identifier indicating that the accessory ratio in the cumulative game is displayed in the upper "2" digit of the monitor display unit 29.

(External centralized terminal board 30)
The external centralized terminal board 30 has a medal insertion signal capable of specifying the number of medals used in the game, a medal payout signal capable of specifying the number of medals paid out to the player, and a state managed by the main control board 300. It is possible to specify that an ART signal that can be specified to have entered the "ART state" described below, a BB signal that can be specified that the "combination of symbols related to BB" described below has been displayed, and that fraudulent acts have been performed It is provided to transmit a security signal to the outside of the gaming machine 1 such as a hall computer (not shown).

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

(Main ROM 302)
The main ROM 302 is provided on the main control board 300. Further, the main ROM 302 is provided to store a control program executed by the main CPU 301, a data table, data for transmitting a command to the sub control board 400, and the like.

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

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

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

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

(Sub CPU 401)
The sub CPU 401 is provided on the sub control board 400. Further, the sub CPU 401 reads a program stored in a sub ROM 402, which will be described later, and based on information of a command received from the main control board 300, a signal input from the effect button sensor 21s, or the cross key sensor 22s, a predetermined value. It is provided to perform a calculation and supply the result of the calculation to the effect control board 500 and the like.

(Sub ROM 402)
The sub ROM 402 is provided on the sub control board 400. Further, the sub ROM 402 is provided to store a control program executed by the sub CPU 401, a data table, and the like. Specifically, the sub ROM 402 stores an effect determination table and the like.

(Sub RAM403)
The sub RAM 403 is provided on the sub control board 400. The sub RAM 403 is provided to store various data determined by the execution of the program by the sub CPU 401.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Sound source ROM 506)
The sound source ROM 506 is provided on the production control board 500. Further, the sound source ROM 506 is provided to store a program, data, and the like relating to the sound output when executing the effect.

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

(Sequence data table)
Next, the array data table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The array data table is provided in the main ROM 302, and when the left reel sensor 154s, the middle reel sensor 155s, and the right reel sensor 156s detect the reel index, the symbol position of the symbol displayed in the middle of the display window 23. Is defined as "00". Further, the symbol positions “00” to “20” are defined with reference to the symbol position “00”.

  Here, in the present embodiment, in the array data table, "a design related to red seven", "a design related to white seven", "a design related to black seven", "a design related to BAR", and " "Replay related design", "1st bell related design", "2nd bell related design", "3rd bell related design", "watermelon related design", and "cherry related" "Design" is arranged.

(Design combination table)
Next, the symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The symbol combination table is stored in the main ROM 302, and defines the symbol combination name, the symbol combination, and the number of medals to be paid out to the player.

  Here, when the symbol combination displayed along the activated line matches the symbol combination defined in the symbol combination table, payout of medals, operation of "re-play", operation of "bonus" , A control of granting a privilege such as transition of the game state is performed. If the symbol combination displayed along the activated line does not match the symbol combination defined in the symbol combination table, the result is “miss”.

  Further, in the symbol combination table, "a combination of symbols relating to Red Seven BB", "a combination of symbols relating to White Seven BB", "a combination of symbols relating to Black Seven BB", and "first normal replay" "Combination of Symbols Related to", "Combination of Symbols Related to Second Normal Replay", "Combination of Symbols Related to Third Normal Replay", "Combination of Symbols Related to Fourth Normal Replay", and "Transitional Replay" The “combination of such symbols”, “combination of symbols relating to follow replay”, and “combination of symbols relating to BAR complete replay” are defined.

  Further, in the symbol combination table, "the combination of symbols relating to the failure bell", "the combination of symbols relating to the first correct answer bell", "the combination of symbols relating to the second correct answer bell", and "the third correct answer bell" "Combination of symbols relating to", "combination of symbols relating to watermelon", "combination of symbols relating to first cherry", "combination of symbols relating to second cherry", and "composition of symbols relating to third cherry" "Combination", "combination of symbols relating to the fourth cherry", "combination of symbols relating to the fifth cherry", "combination of symbols relating to the first special combination", and "combination of symbols relating to the second special combination" “Combination” is specified. Further, in the symbol combination table, "the combination of symbols relating to the first blank", "the combination of symbols relating to the second blank", "combination of symbols relating to the third blank", and "related to the fourth blank" “Combination of symbols”, “combination of symbols relating to fifth blank”, and “combination of symbols relating to sixth blank” are defined.

  Here, in the present embodiment, "a combination of symbols relating to Red Seven BB", "a combination of symbols relating to White Seven BB", or "a combination of symbols relating to Black Seven BB" is displayed on the activated line. If so, the operation of the BB is performed. Then, when the operation of "BB" is performed, it is more advantageous to the player than before the operation of "BB" is performed.

  In the present embodiment, “a combination of symbols relating to red seven BB”, “a combination of symbols relating to white seven BB”, and “a combination of symbols relating to black seven BB” are collectively referred to as “related to BB”. A combination of symbols ”. Furthermore, the “combination of symbols relating to red seven BB” and the “combination of symbols relating to white seven BB” are collectively referred to as “combination of symbols relating to normal BB”. Further, the “combination of symbols relating to the black seven BB” is also referred to as “combination of symbols relating to the special BB”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, “a combination of symbols relating to the first normal replay”, “a combination of symbols relating to the second normal replay”, “a combination of symbols relating to the third normal replay”, and “a fourth normal replay” When the “combination of symbols relating to”, “combination of symbols relating to transition replay”, “combination of symbols relating to follow replay”, or “combination of symbols relating to BAR complete replay” is displayed on the activated line, The operation of "replay" is performed. Then, when the "replay" operation is performed, the next game can be performed without inserting a medal.

  In the present embodiment, "a combination of symbols relating to the first normal replay", "a combination of symbols relating to the second normal replay", "a combination of symbols relating to the third normal replay", and "fourth normal" The “combination of symbols relating to replay” is generically referred to as “combination of symbols relating to normal replay”. In addition, "combination of symbols relating to normal replay", "combination of symbols relating to transition replay", "combination of symbols relating to follow replay", and "combination of symbols relating to BAR complete replay" are collectively referred to. It is called "combination of symbols relating to re-play".

  Further, in the present embodiment, “a combination of symbols relating to the first correct answer bell”, “a combination of symbols relating to the second correct answer bell”, and “combination of symbols relating to a third correct answer bell” are collectively referred to as “the combination of symbols. A combination of patterns related to the correct answer bell. " Further, the "combination of symbols relating to the failure bell" and the "combination of symbols relating to the correct answer bell" are collectively called "combination of symbols relating to the bell".

  Further, "a combination of symbols relating to the first cherry", "a combination of symbols relating to the second cherry", "a combination of symbols relating to the third cherry", and "a combination of symbols relating to the fourth cherry", The “combination of symbols relating to the fifth cherry” is generically called “combination of symbols relating to cherry”. Further, the "combination of symbols relating to the first special combination" and the "combination of symbols relating to the second special combination" are collectively referred to as "combination of symbols relating to special combination".

  Further, "combination of symbols relating to the first blank", "combination of symbols relating to the second blank", "combination of symbols relating to the third blank", and "combination of symbols relating to the fourth blank", The “combination of symbols relating to the fifth blank” and the “combination of symbols relating to the sixth blank” are collectively referred to as “combination of symbols relating to blank”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, "a combination of symbols relating to bell", "a combination of symbols relating to watermelon", "a combination of symbols relating to cherry", or "a combination of symbols relating to special combination" is on the effective line. When the message is displayed in, the payout of medals is performed.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, "a combination of symbols relating to a bell", "a combination of symbols relating to a watermelon", "a combination of symbols relating to a cherry", and "a combination of symbols relating to a special combination" are collectively referred to as "winning prize". A combination of symbols related to ".

(Relationship between winning combination, operation sequence of stop button, winning, etc.)
Next, based on FIG. 5, the relationship between the winning combination, the operation sequence of the stop button, and the winning will be described.

  In FIG. 5, a winning number, a winning combination corresponding to the winning number, a condition device corresponding to the winning combination, whether or not it can be determined as a winning combination in each gaming state, a left stop button 11, a middle stop button 12, It shows the relationship with the combination of symbols that can be displayed on the activated line depending on the operation sequence of the right stop button 13 (hereinafter also referred to as the stop operation sequence).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the condition device to be operated differs depending on the determined winning combination. For example, when the "ordinary replay" of the winning number "01" is determined as the winning combination by the internal lottery process described later, the condition device that operates is "normal replay". That is, when the “normal replay” of the winning number “01” is determined as the winning combination, it is permitted to display the “combination of symbols related to the normal replay” on the activated line.

  Further, in the present embodiment, even if the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 are operated at the same symbol position, the player operates the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13. Depending on the order, winning combinations with different combinations of symbols on the activated line are provided. For example, when the “first pressing order bell” of the winning number “17” is determined as the winning combination by the internal lottery process described later, the condition devices that operate are “correct answer bell” and “failure bell”. And "blank". Then, when the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 are rotated, the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 are operated in this order. Will be displayed on the activated line. On the other hand, when the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 are rotated, if the operation is performed in an order other than the order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13, the "failed bell" The "combination of symbols relating to" or "combination of symbols relating to blank" is displayed on the activated line.

  Further, in the present embodiment, even if the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 are operated at the same symbol position, the player's left stop button 11, middle stop button 12, right stop button 13 Depending on the operation position of, the winning combination in which the combination of symbols arranged on the activated line is different is provided. For example, when the "special replay E" of the winning number "11" is determined as the winning combination by the internal lottery process described later, the condition devices to be activated are "normal replay" and "transition replay". These are "BAR complete replay" and "follow replay". Then, when the left stop button 11 is operated first while the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 are rotating, "a combination of symbols relating to normal replay" is displayed on the activated line. The Rukoto. On the other hand, when the middle stop button 12 is operated first while the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 are rotating, "a combination of symbols relating to the transition replay" is displayed on the activated line. The Rukoto. Furthermore, when the right stop button 13 is operated first while the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 are rotating, "a combination of symbols related to BAR complete replay" or "follow replay" The “combination of symbols” will be displayed on the activated line.

  In the present embodiment, when the bonus condition device and another condition device are activated at the same time, the combination of symbols relating to the other condition device is preferentially displayed on the activated line. Will be done. For example, when "watermelon + red BB" with the winning number "25" is determined as the winning combination, the condition devices that operate are "watermelon" and "red BB". In this case, the “combination of symbols relating to watermelon” is displayed on the activated line with priority over the “combination of symbols relating to red seven BB”.

  In addition, for example, when the “watermelon + red BB” of the winning number “25” is determined as the winning combination and the “combination of symbols relating to watermelon” is displayed on the activated line, the symbol relating to “red seven BB” The information indicating that "red BB" has been won is carried over until "combination of" is displayed on the activated line. Then, in the next game, for example, when the "normal replay" of the winning number "01" is won, the condition devices that operate are "red BB" and "normal replay". In this case, the "combination of symbols relating to the normal replay" is preferentially displayed on the activated line over the "combination of symbols relating to red BB".

  Also, in the next game in which the information that "red BB" has been won is carried over, for example, when the "common bell" of the winning number "12" is won, the condition device that operates is "red BB". "And the correct answer bell". In this case, the "combination of symbols relating to the common bell" is displayed with priority over the "combination of symbols relating to red seven BB" on the activated line. The same applies to "white BB" and "black BB".

  That is, the “combination of symbols relating to re-play” and the “combination of symbols relating to winning” are preferentially displayed on the activated line rather than the “combination of symbols relating to bonus”. Even if the “combination of symbols relating to replay” is preferentially displayed on the activated line rather than the “combination of symbols relating to replay”, the “bonus of symbols” is displayed rather than the “combination of symbols relating to winning”. The “combination of symbols related to” may be preferentially displayed on the activated line.

(Winning role decision table)
Next, the winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The winning combination determination table is stored in the main ROM 302 and is used when the winning combination is determined by an internal lottery process described later. In addition, the winning combination determination table defines a winning number, a winning combination corresponding to the winning number, and a lottery value for each “gaming state” described later. Here, in the present embodiment, the "gaming state" is, as described later, "first RT gaming state" (RT1), "second RT gaming state" (RT2), "third RT gaming state" (RT3), " A fourth RT gaming state "(RT4) and an" RB gaming state "(RB) are provided. In addition, in the present embodiment, the winning combination determination table is provided with lottery values for each of the set values “1” to “6”, but the lottery values of the set values “2” to “5” are set. Are not shown.

  Also, the winning combination determination table, in the "1st RT gaming state", "normal replay" of the winning number "01", "push order replay A" of the winning number "02", and "push of the winning number" 03 " Order Replay B ", Winning Number" 04 "" Pressing Replay C ", Winning Number" 05 "" Pressing Replay D ", Winning Number" 06 "" Pressing Replay E ", Winning Number "Common Bell" of "12", "Watermelon" of winning number "13", "Weak cherry" of winning number "14", "Strong cherry" of winning number "15", and winning number of "16" "Chance part", winning number "17" "first pressing order bell", winning number "18" "second pressing order bell", winning number "19" "third pressing order bell" And the winning number "20", the "4th press order bell," and the winning number "21," the "5th press. Order bell, winning number "22", "red BB", winning number "23," "white BB," winning number "24," "black BB," and winning number "25," watermelon + "Red BB", winning number "26" "weak cherry + red BB", winning number "27" "strong cherry + red BB", winning number "28" "chance + red BB", Winning number "29" "Watermelon + White BB", winning number "30" "Weak Cherry + White BB", winning number "31" "Strong Cherry + White BB" and winning number "32" "Chance + White BB", Winning number "33" "Watermelon + Black BB", Winning number "34" "Weak Cherry + Black BB", Winning number "35" "Strong Cherry + Black BB" , ”And the lottery value is defined for the winning number“ 36 ”,“ chance part + black BB ”.

  That is, the lottery values other than these are “0”, and when performing the lottery using the winning combination determination table in the “first RT gaming state”, the “special replay A” of the winning number “07” and the winning number "Special Replay B" of "08", "Special Replay C" of winning number "09", "Special Replay D" of winning number "10", and "Special Replay E" of winning number "11" It is not decided as a role.

In the present embodiment, “push order replay A”, “push order replay B”, “push order replay C”, “push order replay D”, and “push order replay E” are collectively referred to as It is called "push order replay", which is a collective term for "special replay A", "special replay B", "special replay C", "special replay D", and "special replay E". Say.
In addition, “normal replay”, “push order replay”, and “special replay” are collectively referred to as “replay”.

Further, "weak cherry" and "strong cherry" are collectively called "cherry".
In addition, "first pressing order bell", "second pressing order bell", "third pressing order bell", "fourth pressing order bell", and "fifth pressing order bell" are collectively referred to as It is called "push order bell".
Also, "common bell" and "push order bell" are collectively called "bell".

In addition, there is no difference in the winning probability between "red BB" and "white BB" depending on the set value. That is, “red BB” and “white BB” are “bonuses with no setting difference”. Therefore, "red BB" and "white BB" are collectively referred to as "normal BB".
Further, in “black BB”, the winning probability differs depending on the set value. That is, “black BB” is a “bonus with a setting difference”. Therefore, the "black BB" is also referred to as "special BB".

  Further, the winning combination determination table, in the "second RT gaming state", "normal replay" with a winning number "01", "common bell" with a winning number "12", and "watermelon" with a winning number "13" , Winning number "14" "Weak cherry", winning number "15" "Strong cherry", winning number "16" "Chance role", winning number "17" "First push order bell" And the winning number "18" for the "second pressing order bell", the winning number "19" for the "third pressing order bell", the winning number "20" for the "fourth pressing order bell", and the winning number " 21 "" 5th push order bell ", winning number" 22 "" red BB ", winning number" 23 "" white BB ", winning number" 24 "" black BB ", winning number "25" "watermelon + red BB", winning number "26" "weak cherry + red BB", winning number "27" "Strong cherry + red BB", winning number "28" "chance part + red BB", winning number "29" "watermelon + white BB", winning number "30" "weak cherry + white BB" ], Winning number “31” “strong cherry + white BB”, winning number “32” “chance part + white BB”, winning number “33” “watermelon + black BB”, and winning number “ The lottery values are defined for "weak cherry + black BB" of 34 "," strong cherry + black BB "of winning number" 35 ", and" chance combination + black BB "of winning number" 36 ".

  That is, the lottery values other than these are “0”, and when performing the lottery using the winning combination determination table in the “second RT gaming state”, the “push order replay A” of the winning number “02” and the winning "Push order replay B" of number "03", "Push order replay C" of winning number "04", "Push order replay D" of winning number "05", and "Push order of winning number" 06 " Replay E ”, winning number“ 07 ”“ Special Replay A ”, winning number“ 08 ”“ Special Replay B ”, winning number“ 09 ”“ Special Replay C ”, and winning number“ 10 ” The "special replay D" and the "special replay E" of the winning number "11" are not determined as the winning combination.

  In the “3rd RT gaming state”, the “4th RT gaming state”, and the “RB gaming state”, as shown in FIG. 6, each lottery value is set for each winning number.

(Transition diagram of the state managed by the main control board)
Next, a transition diagram of a state managed by the main control board will be described with reference to FIG.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of states managed by the main control board 300 are provided in addition to the game states such as the “first RT game state” and the “RB game state” described later. Specifically, in the present embodiment, “normal state”, “predictive state”, “ART preparation state”, “chance state”, “ART state”, “high probability state”, “normal carryover state”, “ "Normal BB state", "Normal special BB state", "ART carryover state", "ART normal BB state", "ART special BB state", "ART addition state" total of "13" State is defined. Therefore, in the following, each state managed by the main control board 300 and each transition will be described.

(Normal state)
The "normal state" is a disadvantageous state for the player. Here, in the “normal state”, a process of performing a lottery as to whether or not to shift to the “ART preparation state” is performed. Then, as a result of performing the lottery as to whether or not to shift to the “ART ready state”, when it is determined to shift to the “ART ready state”, the “sign state” is passed to the “ART ready state”. Control is performed. As will be described later, when the "ART preparation state" is entered, the predetermined number of games are exhausted to transition to the "ART state". Therefore, the lottery for selecting whether to enter the "ART preparation state" is performed. In essence, it is a lottery as to whether or not to shift to the “ART state”.

  In addition, in the "normal state", a process of performing a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the "chance state" is performed. Then, as a result of performing the lottery as to whether or not to shift to the “chance state”, when it is determined to shift to the “chance state”, the control for shifting to the “chance state” via the “symptom state” is performed. Done.

  In addition, in the "normal state", a process of performing a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the "high probability state" is performed. Then, as a result of performing the lottery as to whether or not to shift to the “high probability state”, when it is determined to shift to the “high probability state”, control to shift to the “high probability state” is performed.

  In addition, in the “normal state”, when a bonus (“red BB”, “white BB” or “black BB”) is determined as a winning combination by an internal lottery process described below, the “normal state” is followed by a “normal carryover”. Control to shift to the “state” is performed. If it is decided that the normal BB (“red BB” or “white BB”) is elected as the winning combination, and it is decided to shift to the “ART preparation state”, the “normal carryover state”, “normal After the "normal BB state" is finished, control is performed to shift to the "ART ready state".

(Old state)
The "precursor state" may be changed to the "chance state" in the "normal state" or the "high-probability state" or when it is decided to shift to the "ART preparation state". When it is determined, it is a state to be transferred to. Since the "ART preparation state" is a state of shifting to the "ART state", the "symptom state" is a state in which the transition to the "ART state" can be expected.

  Here, in the “predictive state”, when the value of the predictive state game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 becomes “0”, that is, when the ending condition of the “precursive state” is satisfied, Control is performed to shift from the “predictive state” to the “ART ready state” or the “chance state”. When the value of the precursor state game number counter is “0”, the ART ready state winning flag is ON (in the “normal state” or the “high probability state”, it is possible to shift to the “ART ready state”). If it is determined), it is determined that the “preliminary state” is transitioned to the “ART ready state” and the ART ready state winning flag is OFF (in the “normal state”, it is determined to be the “chance state”). ), Control is performed to shift from the “predictive state” to the “chance state”.

  In addition, in the "predictive state", when a bonus ("red BB", "white BB" or "black BB") is determined as a winning combination by an internal lottery process described later, the "precursive state" to "in ART" Control is performed to shift to the carry-over state.

(ART ready state)
The “ART ready state” is a state that is shifted to when the predetermined number of games are exhausted and the ART ready state winning flag is ON in the “prediction state”. The "ART preparation state" is a state in which the transition to the "ART state" is promised. Here, in the "ART preparation state", when the "combination of symbols relating to transition replay" is displayed on the activated line, or when the game state is the "second RT game state", the "ART preparation state" The control is performed to shift from "" to "ART state".

  Further, in the “ART preparation state”, when the bonus (“red BB”, “white BB” or “black BB”) is determined as the winning combination by the internal lottery process described later, the “ART preparation state” becomes “ The control for shifting to the "carry-over state during ART" is performed.

(Chance status)
The “chance state” is a state that is shifted to when the predetermined number of games are exhausted and the ART preparation state winning flag is OFF in the “prediction state”. The “chance state” is a state in which there is a possibility of shifting to the “normal state” without shifting to the “ART state”. Here, in the “chance state”, when the value of the chance state game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 becomes “0”, that is, when the termination condition of the “chance state” is satisfied, Control for shifting from the "chance state" to the "normal state" is performed.

  In addition, in the "chance state", a process of performing a lottery as to whether or not to shift to the "ART preparation state" is performed. Then, as a result of performing the lottery as to whether or not to shift to the “ART preparation state”, when it is determined to shift to the “ART preparation state”, control for shifting to the “ART preparation state” is performed.

  Further, in the “chance state”, when a bonus (“red BB”, “white BB” or “black BB”) is determined as a winning combination by an internal lottery process described later, the “chance state” is changed to “during ART”. Control is performed to shift to the carry-over state.

(ART state)
"ART state" is a left stop button for displaying "combination of symbols related to push order bell" on the activated line when "push order bell" is determined as a winning combination by an internal lottery process described later. It is a state in which the operation sequence of 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 is notified.

  Here, in the “ART state”, when the value of the ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 becomes “0”, that is, when the ending condition of the “ART state” is satisfied, the “ART state” is satisfied. Control for shifting from the "state" to the "normal state" is performed.

  In addition, in the "ART state", when a bonus ("red BB", "white BB" or "black BB") is determined as a winning combination by an internal lottery process described later, the "ART state" to "in ART" Control is performed to shift to the carry-over state.

(High probability state)
The “high-probability state” is a state that is transitioned to when the transition to the “high-probability state” is determined in the “normal state”. The “high-probability state” is a state in which there is a higher probability of shifting to the “ART preparation state” than the “normal state”.

  Further, in the "high probability state", a process of performing a lottery as to whether or not to shift to the "ART preparation state" is performed. Then, as a result of the lottery as to whether or not to shift to the “ART preparation state”, when it is determined to shift to the “ART preparation state”, the “preliminary state” is passed to the “ART preparation state”. Will be done.

  Further, in the "high probability state", a process of drawing whether or not to shift to the "normal state", that is, a so-called "falling lottery" is performed. Then, as a result of performing the “falling lottery”, when it is determined to shift to the “normal state” (winning the “falling lottery”), the state shifts to the “normal state”. That is, the “high probability state” is a state in which there is a possibility of shifting to the “normal state” without shifting to the “ART state” or the “ART preparation state”.

  Further, in the “high probability state”, when a bonus (“red BB”, “white BB” or “black BB”) is determined as a winning combination by an internal lottery process described later, the “high probability state” is changed to “high probability state”. The control for shifting to the "carry-over state during ART" is performed.

(Normal carry-over state)
The "normal carryover state" is a state that is shifted to when the bonus is determined as the winning combination in the "normal state".
Here, in the "normal carryover state", when the "combination of symbols related to the normal BB" is displayed on the activated line, control is performed to shift from the "normal carryover state" to the "normal normal BB state". , When the "combination of symbols related to special RB" is displayed on the activated line, control is performed to shift from the "normal carryover state" to the "normal special BB state".

(Normal BB state)
The “normal time normal BB state” is a state that is shifted to when the “combination of symbols related to normal BB” is displayed on the activated line in the “normal carryover state”. Here, in the "normal normal BB state", when the ending condition of the normal BB is satisfied (for example, in the "normal BB state", more than 200 medals have been paid out), the ART preparation state If the winning flag is ON (“advantage period” to be described later: “advance period transition lottery” has been won), control is performed to transition from the “normal BB state at normal time” to the “ART ready state” and the ART ready state. If the winning flag is OFF (“normal period” to be described later), control is performed to shift from the “normal normal BB state” to the “normal state”.

(Special BB state during normal operation)
The "normal special BB state" is a state that is shifted to when the "combination of symbols relating to special BB" is displayed on the activated line in the "normal carryover state". Here, in the "normal special BB state", when the special BB ending condition is satisfied (for example, in the "special BB state", more than "100" medals have been paid out), Control for shifting from the "special BB state" to the "normal state" is performed.

  In the following, the “normal time normal BB state” and the “normal time special BB state” are collectively referred to as the “normal time BB state”.

(Carryover status during ART)
In the "ART carryover state", the bonus is determined as the winning combination in the "ART state", the "symptom state", the "ART ready state", the "chance state", the "high probability state", and the "ART addition state". It is a state to be transferred to the case.

Here, in the "ART carryover state", when the "combination of symbols related to normal BB" is displayed on the activated line, control for shifting from "ART carryover state" to "ART normal BB state" is performed. When the "combination of symbols relating to special BB" is displayed on the activated line, control is performed to shift from the "art during carryover state" to the "special during special BB state".
In the following, the “normal carryover state” and the “art carryover state during ART” are collectively referred to as the “carryover state”.

(Normal BB state during ART)
The “normal BB state during ART” is a state that is shifted to when the “combination of symbols related to normal BB” is displayed on the activated line in the “port carryover state during ART”. Here, in the "normal BB state during ART", when the condition for ending the normal BB is satisfied (for example, in the "normal BB state", more than "200" medals have been paid out), "in the ART state" Control is performed to shift from the “normal BB state” to the “ART ready state”.

(Special BB state during ART)
The “special BB state during ART” is a state that is shifted to when the “combination of symbols relating to special BB” is displayed on the activated line in the “carry-over state during ART”. Here, in the "special BB state during ART", the ending condition of the special BB is satisfied (for example, in the "special BB state", the ending condition of the special BB is satisfied (for example, in the "special BB state", " When more than 100 medals have been paid out), control is performed to shift from the "special BB state during ART" to the "addition state for ART".

  In the following, the “normal BB state during ART” and the “special BB state during ART” are collectively referred to as the “BB state during ART”. The "normal BB state" and the "ART during BB state" are collectively referred to as "bonus state". Furthermore, the “normal BB state” and the “normal BB state during ART” are collectively referred to as the “normal BB state”, and the “special BB state at normal time” and the “special BB state during ART” are collectively referred to. It is called "special BB state".

(Adding on ART)
The “ART addition state” is a state in which the number of games that can be played is added in the “ART state”. Specifically, the "ART addition state" is a state in which the number of games that can be played is added in the "ART state" when the number of games to be added is won by the ART game number addition lottery process described later.

In addition, when the value of the ART addition game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is "0" in the "ART addition state", that is, when the ending condition of the "ART addition state" is satisfied, " Control is performed to shift from the "ART addition state" to the "ART state".
In addition, in the “ART addition state”, when the bonus (“red BB”, “white BB” or “black BB”) is determined as the winning combination by the internal lottery process described later, the “ART addition state” The control for shifting to the "carry-over state during ART" is performed.

(Advantage period)
Next, the “advantageous period” and transition of the advantageous period will be described.
In the present embodiment, a plurality of periods managed by the main control board 300 are provided in addition to the above state. Specifically, in the present embodiment, a total of "3" periods including a "normal period", an "advantageous period", and a "standby period" are defined. The “advantageous period” is a period that is more advantageous to the player than the period in the “normal state”. Further, the “standby period” is a period before the transition to the “advantageous period” after the transition from the “normal period” to the “advantageous period” is determined. That is, the "standby period" is a period in which the period display segment 16a (hereinafter, also referred to as the period display) of the payout number display 16 described later is not lit while the right to shift to the "advantageous period" is retained. is there.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, when the shift to the "advantageous period" is determined, the period display segment 16a of the payout amount indicator 16 is turned on at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the period display segment 16a of the payout amount indicator 16 is displayed until the game which is the "advantage period" is started, for example, in the middle of the game immediately before the game in which the "advantage period" is started. Turn on the light. Further, the period display segment 16a of the payout number indicator 16 is kept on without being turned off until the "advantageous period" ends.

Hereinafter, each state and transition of the period will be described.
When the “normal state” shifts to the “predictive state” or the “high probability state”, control is performed to shift from the “normal period” to the “advantageous period”. In addition, in the “normal state”, when the bonus is won and the ART preparation state transition lottery is won, control is performed to shift from the “normal period” to the “standby period”.

When "normal BB" is established in the "normal carryover state" during the standby period, control is performed to shift from the "standby period" to the "advantageous period".
In addition, in each state of the “advantageous period”, when the ending condition of the “advantageous period” is satisfied, control is performed to shift from the “advantageous period” to the “normal period”.

  Furthermore, when the advantageous period end flag provided in the main RAM 303 is ON (the value of the advantageous period game number counter is “0”) in the “advantage period”, the “advantage period” is changed to the “normal period”. Control. Here, the advantageous period end flag is a flag for determining whether or not the "advantage period" has ended, and is set to "ON" when the value of the advantageous period game number counter becomes "0". I have to. In addition, the advantageous period game number counter counts the number of games in the “advantage period”, and when the “advantage period” is entered, the maximum number of games (“1500” games) that can be performed in the “advantage period”. ) Is set and subtracted for each "1 game". In the present embodiment, the maximum number of games (“1500” games) in the “advantageous period” is set, and the number of games is managed by subtracting each “1 game”. It is also possible to add and manage the number of games for each.

  Further, in the "bonus state" or the "carry-over state", when the advantageous period end flag is turned on, the control for shifting from the "advantage period" to the "normal period" is performed after the "bonus state" ends. To do. In addition, in the present embodiment, after the "bonus state" is finished, control is performed to shift from the "advantageous period" to the "normal period", but in the "bonus state" or "carry-over state", When the advantageous period end flag is turned on (the condition for ending the “advantage period” is satisfied), the “advantage period” may be immediately shifted to the “normal period”.

  As described above, since the “ART ready state”, “chance state”, “high probability state”, etc. are advantageous periods, the lottery that shifts to the state of such an advantageous period is generically referred to as “advantage period”. "Transition lottery".

  Further, even when the "advantage period transition lottery" is not won, the "normal time normal BB state" may be set as the "advantage period". For example, in the “normal state”, when a normal BB is won, a lottery for an “advantage period”, which is different from the “advantage period transition lottery” described above, is performed, and when this lottery is won, The "normal state" is shifted to the "normal carryover state" of the "standby period", and then the "normal period normal BB state" of the "advantage period" is shifted.

  Then, in the "normal time normal BB state" of the "advantage period", the "advantage period transition lottery" is performed, and when the winning is won, after the "normal time normal BB state" ends, the "advantage period" remains as it is. The state is changed to "ART ready state" or the like.

  On the other hand, in the "normal time normal BB state" of the "advantage period", if the "advantage period transition lottery" is not won, the "advantage period" is ended after the "normal time normal BB state" ends, Transition to "normal state" of "normal period".

In this case, in the "advantage period" (the "normal normal BB state"), the "bell navigation" described below does not occur and the "advantage period" ends, but the "normal normal BB state" In (“BB state”), a player can win a winning combination with each game payout and receive each game payout, and everyone can obtain a certain profit regardless of the skill of the player. Processing advantageous to the player "is performed. Therefore, in the "normal time normal BB state", a certain profit can be guaranteed to the player, so that the "advantage period" can be ended specially at the end of the "normal time normal BB state".
Although the "normal carryover state" before the "normal normal BB state" of the "advantage period" is referred to as the "standby period", the "normal carryover state" is not limited to this, and the "normal carryover state" may be defined as the "normal period". Good.

  In addition, except for the special case as described above, during the “advantageous period”, “bell navigation” is performed “one time” or more as “a process advantageous to the player”. Further, as an exception, apart from the above, as will be described later, when the "1500" games have passed in the "advantage period", the "advantage period" is ended even if "Bernavi" is not performed. ing.

  In addition, the "bell navigation" in the present embodiment is a notification of the order of stop operations that can stop and display the "combination of symbols related to the correct answer bell" on the activated line when the "push order bell" is won. Indicates that

  Further, "Bernavi" required in the "advantageous period" will be described. In the present embodiment, the "winning order bell" is the only winning combination for paying out the specified medal according to the predetermined stop operation sequence, and "9 coins" are paid out for any "pressing order bell". There is. Here, if there is a "push order bell A" that pays out "9" medals and a "push order bell B" that pays out "3" medals, the winning operation that requires a stop operation. In the role, the "Bernavi" for the "push order Bell A" in which the maximum payout number of "9" medals is paid out becomes the "Bernavi" required in the "advantageous period".

  Furthermore, as a winning combination in which the number of payouts is determined regardless of the stop operation, for example, when “Watermelon” is determined as a winning combination and “a combination of symbols related to watermelon” is stopped and displayed on the activated line, Even if there are 15 medal payouts, among the winning combinations that require a stop operation, there is a maximum payout number of 9 medal payouts. "Bernavi" is necessary for "Benefit period". That is, winning combinations that are not related to the stopping operation are excluded, and it is necessary to notify the order of the stopping operations regarding the winning combination having the largest payout number among the winning combinations related to the stopping operation. Note that the above is an example, and processes other than the above may be performed as necessary in the “advantageous period”.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the “advantage period” states include the “ART preparation state” and the “chance state” with different advantages, and both states are “advantage periods”. It transitions after going through a certain "predictive state." Then, at the time of shifting to the “prediction state”, the period display segment 16a of the payout amount indicator 16 is lit. Further, in the “predictive state”, the same or similar indistinguishable effect is performed regardless of whether the “ART preparation state” is won or the “chance state” is won. Therefore, even if the period display segment 16a of the payout number indicator 16 is turned on, the player shifts to the "ART ready state" or the "chance state" until the "predictive state" is completed. It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game without being known.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the "normal state", in the game in which the bonus is won, when the lottery to shift to the advantageous period such as "ART preparation state" (advantage period transition lottery) is won, the advantageous period The state is changed to the "art carryover state during ART", and then to the "BB state during ART". Therefore, even if the bonus is won in the normal state, it is possible to reliably shift to the advantageous period when the advantageous period transition lottery is won. As a result, even if the player wins the advantageous period transition lottery, a process that is advantageous to the player, for example, "push order bell" does not generate notification of the order of stop operations at the time of winning (hereinafter, also referred to as bell navigation). That can be prevented as much as possible.

  Further, as will be described later, in the present embodiment, when the advantageous period transition lottery is won, the period display segment 16a of the payout amount indicator 16 is turned on after performing an effect suggesting the advantageous period transition. I have to. As a result, the player can be fully confident about the transition to the advantageous period and then entertaining the effect to the advantageous period, and the interest can be improved.

  As another example, in contrast to the above, when the advantageous period transition lottery is won, an effect that suggests an advantageous period transition and an operation of displaying the period display segment 16a of the payout number indicator 16 are simultaneously turned on. In this case, the player can understand the effect to the advantageous period transition and the determination of the advantageous period transition at the same time.

  In addition, as another example, in contrast to the above, when the advantageous period shift lottery is won, the period display segment 16a of the payout number indicator 16 is turned on before the effect suggesting the advantageous period shift. In this case, the player who is skilled in the game can know the transition to the advantageous period prior to the production, and the interest in the game machine can be increased and the interest can be improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, in the case where the bonus winning with no difference in setting during the “normal period” is won in the advantageous period transition lottery, the “normal carryover state” (the bonus internal state ) Is the “waiting period”. When the bonus is established in the "normal carryover state" during the "standby period", the "normal time normal BB state" during the "advantage period" is set.

  Therefore, in the "normal state", if you win a bonus with no difference in settings, the "normal period" will change to the "standby period" and the "normal period" will not change to the "standby period" (the "normal period" remains ), And there will be. Further, in the “normal state”, when a bonus with a difference in setting is won, the “standby period” is not set and the “normal period” is always kept.

  Further, as will be described later, during the “standby period”, the navigation function (notification of the pushing order), the additional lottery, etc. are not performed. Therefore, when the "push order bell" or "special replay" is won, a process of rounding the winning combination is performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as will be described later, when the bonus is won during the ART, the subtraction of the value of the advantageous period game number counter (a variable in which the number of remaining games in the “advantage period” is stored) is not stopped. In addition, the subtraction of the number of ART games is stopped.

  Regarding the subtraction of the number of ART games, the subtraction may be stopped when the bonus without setting difference is won or the bonus with setting difference is won, or when the bonus without setting difference is won. May stop the subtraction and stop the subtraction when a bonus with a setting difference is won.

  Thus, even if the bonus is won during the ART, by not stopping the subtraction of the value of the advantageous period game number counter, the game when the bonus is won or the like is still in the advantageous period It is possible to surely subtract the number and reliably count the number of games during the advantageous period.

Further, in addition to the present embodiment, the following can be done.
That is, the "second RT gaming state" (the gaming state in the "ART state") is provided with a "fifth RT gaming state" having the same replay probability, and when the "fifth RT gaming state" is entered, the "advantageous period" ends. Regardless of the presence or absence of the game, a predetermined number of games, for example, “200” games are played.

When a "fifth RT transition special replay" is provided as a winning combination to be won in the "second RT gaming state", and when this "fifth RT transition special replay" is won, when a stop operation is performed in a predetermined stop operation sequence, " The "combination of symbols relating to the fifth RT transition replay" is stopped and displayed, and when the stop operation is performed in another stop operation sequence, the "combination of symbols relating to the normal replay" is stopped and displayed. Further, when the "combination of symbols relating to the 5th RT transition replay" is stopped and displayed, the gaming state is shifted to the "5th RT gaming state".
Further, in the "fifth RT gaming state", it is desirable to set the winning probability in the "advantageous period transition lottery" higher than in the "first RT gaming state".

  In such a setting, when the maximum number of playable games in the “advantage period” approaches, for example, after the number of games in the “advantage period” exceeds “1400” games, the “5th RT transition special replay” is set. In the case of winning, the stop operation sequence in which the “combination of symbols relating to the fifth RT transition replay” is stopped and displayed is notified. If the number of games during the "advantage period" is "1400" before the "5th RT transition special replay" is won, the "stopping operation sequence" of "combination of symbols related to normal replay" is notified. To do.

  By doing so, it is possible to shift to the "5th RT gaming state" just before the end of the "advantageous period", and increase the replay probability for a predetermined number of games even after the end of the "advantageous period". It is possible to improve interests. Further, by setting the winning probability in the “advantage period transition lottery” to be higher in the “fifth RT gaming state” than in the “first RT gaming state”, at a predetermined number of games after the “advantage period” ends, The probability of "advance period transition lottery" is increased, and interest can be improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as will be described later, in the “normal state”, when it is decided to shift to the “precursor state”, that is, when the advantageous period transition lottery is won, the “precursor state” In the first game that moved to “”, the number of precursor games is decided by lottery. Here, in the determination of the number of precursor games, the lottery probability is determined according to which state (specifically, whether or not the ART preparation state winning flag is ON).

  Therefore, although the history of past games is not referred to in the game in which the number of aura games is determined, it is possible to indirectly use the information in the game in which the transition to the “aura state” is determined. it can.

  In the present embodiment, the number of aura games is determined in the first game that has transitioned to the “aura state” of the game following the game that has been determined to transition to the “aura state”. The present invention is not limited to this, and may be the same as the transition lottery of the game in which the transition to the “predictive state” has been determined, or the third stop time.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the falling lottery is won in the “high probability state”, the state is unconditionally shifted to the “normal state” of the “normal period”, but the following may be performed. .

  In other words, in the "high probability state", when you win the fall lottery, if you have not yet performed "Bernavi" after transitioning to the "advantage period" ("high probability state"), you will see the "high probability state". To the “normal state”, but does not fall from the “advantageous period” to the “normal period” and remains as the “advantageous period”. Then, after "Bernavi" is performed "once" or more, the "favorable period" is dropped to the "normal period".

  In addition, in the "high probability state", if you have already performed "Bernavi" after transitioning to the "favorable period" ("high probability state") when you win the fall lottery, "high probability state" From "" to the "normal state", and also from the "advantageous period" to the "normal period".

  In addition, in the "high probability state", if "Bernavi" occurs before winning the fall lottery, the state remains "high probability state" and the "favorable period" is changed to the "normal period". May be. In this case, when the falling lottery is won, the “high probability state” is made to fall to the “normal state”.

  In addition, in the above, when it is decided to shift to the “ART preparation state” by a lottery whether or not to shift to the “ART preparation state” in the middle, it is shifted to the “advantage period” and It will be shifted to the “predicament state”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, at the end of the "special BB" ("special BB state during ART") during the "advantage period", the value of the advantageous period game number counter is "1" or more (advantage period flag = ON. ), The state shifts to the “ART addition state” in the “advantage period”, but if the value of the advantageous period game number counter is “0” (advantage period flag = OFF), the “advantage period” is ended. , "Normal period" and "normal state".

  In addition, the number of games that can be played during the “advantageous period” is displayed within the maximum number of games (“1500” games) during the “advantageous period”. Regarding the number of games that can be played during the "advantageous period", it is possible to add more than "1500" games when the added lottery is selected, and the display is limited to "1500" games, The "advantageous period" may be ended when the "1500" game is reached, or the additional amount exceeding the "1500" game may not be added. Details of the additional lottery before and after the “1500” game will be described later.

  Furthermore, when a bonus is won in the “ART state” (“advantage period”), the number of games consumed in the “BB state during ART” (“advantage period”) and the number of games already consumed in the “advantage period” If the number of games exceeds "1500" games, a special BB effect is performed as an effect of "BB state during ART". If the number of games is within the range of "1500" games, the normal "BB state during ART" effect is performed.

  The maximum number of games during the “advantageous period” may be determined not during the bonus winning but during the bonus, for example, every game. In this case, the effects during the bonus are commonly performed, and the special effects may be performed only in the games that have reached the “1500” game. Further, the maximum number of games during the “advantageous period” may be determined at the end of the bonus. In this case, the effects during the bonus are commonly performed, and for example, only the result screen may be different.

  Further, regarding the additional lottery during the “advantage period”, when the number of games obtained by adding the number of exhausted games during the “advantage period” and the remaining number of games is “1500” or more, the addition is performed. Avoid the lottery. Along with this, if the number of games obtained by adding the number of exhausted games during the “advantageous period” and the number of remaining games is more than “1500” games, a rare role (winning role for additional lottery) Even if you win, you will not be able to perform additional production.

  In addition, even if the number of games that has been added to the number of remaining games during the "advantage period" is less than "1500" games, as a result of the addition, it will exceed "1500" games. In this case, the addition is made within a range not exceeding the “1500” game.

  Furthermore, regarding the additional lottery when the number of games obtained by adding the number of exhausted games during the “advantageous period” and the number of remaining games is equal to or more than “1500” games, the additional lottery is performed, but the notification is given. You may not. In this case, when the number of games obtained by adding the number of exhausted games during the “advantageous period” and the number of remaining games is less than “1500” games, additional lottery and production are performed as usual, and “ If the number of games obtained by adding the number of exhausting games during the “advantage period” and the number of remaining games is more than “1500” games, the additional lottery will be performed normally, but the additional production will not be performed. To do.

  Further, as a result of the addition, when the number of games exceeds "1500", the number of games exceeding "1500" games may not be notified, or the number of games exceeding "1500" games may be notified. It may not be performed by itself.

(Advantage period display by payout number display)
Next, based on FIG. 8, the display of the “advantageous period” by the payout number indicator 16 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the payout amount indicator 16 has a period display segment 16a. By lighting the period display segment 16a, it is displayed that it is the "advantageous period". Specifically, the main control board 300 turns off the period display segment 16a during the "normal period" and the "standby period", and when the "advantage period transition lottery" is won, The period display segment 16a is turned on by the time the game for the "advantageous period" is started. The main control board 300 keeps the period display segment 16a turned on during the "advantageous period". Further, the main control board 300 turns off the period display segment 16a when the “advantageous period” ends and the period shifts to the “normal period”.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the payout amount indicator 16 is provided with “2 sets” of “7” segments in an “8” shape. The main control board 300 controls to display the value of “decimal number” by combining lighting and extinguishing of the “14” segments of the payout number indicator 16. As a result, the payout amount display 16 can display a value of "0" to "99". Further, the main control board 300 also performs control to display a predetermined character by a combination of lighting and extinguishing the above segment. For example, it is also possible to control the display of the character "F" or the like by combining the turning on and turning off of the above segment.

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

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

  Here, in the case where the current gaming state is the "first RT gaming state", when the "combination of symbols relating to transition replay" is displayed on the activated line, the "first RT gaming state" to the "second RT gaming state" State ". In addition, in the case where the current gaming state is the "first RT gaming state", if the "bonus" is won as the winning combination by the internal lottery process described later, the "first RT gaming state" to the "fourth RT gaming state" Will be moved to.

  In addition, in the case where the current gaming state is the "second RT gaming state", if the "bonus" is won as the winning combination by the internal lottery process described later, the "second RT gaming state" to the "fourth RT gaming state" Will be moved to. In addition, in the case where the current gaming state is the "second RT gaming state", when the "blank symbol combination" is displayed on the activated line, the "second RT gaming state" to the "first RT gaming state" Will be moved to.

  In addition, in the case where the current game state is the "third RT game state", when the "combination of symbols relating to transition replay" is displayed on the activated line, the "third RT game state" to the "second RT game state" Will be moved to. In addition, in the case where the current gaming state is the "3rd RT gaming state", if the "bonus" is won as the winning combination by the internal lottery process described later, the "3rd RT gaming state" to the "4th RT gaming state" Will be moved to.

  Further, in the case where the current gaming state is the "4th RT gaming state", when the "combination of symbols related to bonus" is displayed on the activated line, the "4th RT gaming state" is changed to the "RB gaming state". Will be migrated.

  Further, when the current gaming state is the “RB gaming state” (and “normal BB state”), the preset normal BB ending condition is satisfied (for example, payout exceeding “200” cards is made. In this case, the “RB gaming state” is shifted to the “first RT gaming state”. Further, when the current gaming state is the “RB gaming state” (and “special BB state”), the preset special BB ending condition is satisfied (for example, payout exceeding “100” cards is made. In this case, the "RB gaming state" is shifted to the "3rd RT gaming state".

(State transition lottery table)
Next, the state transition lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The state transition lottery table is stored in the main ROM 302, and the “ART preparation state transition lottery table” and the “chance state” are used when determining whether or not to shift to the “ART preparation state” by lottery. "Chance state transition lottery table" used when deciding whether to do by lottery, "High probability state transition lottery table" used when deciding whether to shift to "high probability state" by lottery And are provided. Further, the state transition lottery table is provided with a “falling lottery table” that is used in a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the “normal state” in the “high probability state”. Here, the state transition lottery table defines a winning number (and a winning combination) and a lottery value corresponding to the winning number. Further, in the “falling lottery table”, when the extracted lottery value is the lottery value corresponding to the fall, the “normal state” is entered.

  The "ART preparation state transition lottery table" includes the normal state ART preparation state transition lottery table (see FIG. 10A) used in the "normal state" and the chance state ART preparation used in the "chance state". The state transition lottery table (see FIG. 10D) and the high-probability-state ART ready state transition lottery table (see FIG. 10E) used in the “high-probability state” are included.

  Further, the "chance state transition lottery table" has a chance state transition lottery table for the normal state used in the "normal state" (see FIG. 10B). The "high-probability state transition lottery table" has a normal state high-probability state transition lottery table (see FIG. 10C) used in the "normal state". Further, the "falling lottery table" has a high-probability-state falling lottery table (see FIG. 10F) used in the "high-probability state".

(Additional game lottery table)
Next, the additional game number lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The additional game number lottery table is stored in the main ROM 302 and is used when the number of games that can be played in the "ART state" is increased. Here, the additional game number lottery table defines the winning number (and winning combination), the additional game number, and the lottery value corresponding to the additional game number for each winning number.

  In addition, the additional game number lottery table includes an ART ready state additional game number lottery table used in the “ART ready state” (see FIG. 11A) and an ART state additional game number lottery used in the “ART state”. It has a table (see FIG. 11B) and an additional game number lottery table for the additional ART state (see FIG. 11C) used in the “added ART state”.

(Instruction monitor data determination table)
Next, the instruction monitor data determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The instruction monitor data determination table is stored in the main ROM 302 and is used when determining the instruction monitor data to be displayed on the payout amount indicator 16. Here, the instruction monitor data determination table defines the winning numbers (and winning combinations) and the instruction monitor data for each winning number.

  In addition, the instruction monitor data determination table includes an ART additional state instruction monitor data determination table (see FIG. 12A) used in the “ART additional state” and a common instruction monitor data determination table used in the “advantageous period”. (See FIG. 12B) and a rounding instruction monitor data determination table (see FIG. 12C) used in the “normal period” and the “standby period”.

  When the instruction monitor data is selected by lottery, predetermined instruction monitor data may be determined depending on conditions.

(Direction decision table)
Next, the effect determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The effect determination table is provided in the sub ROM 402, and is provided to determine an effect performed in each state managed by the main control board 300. Specifically, "effect No." and effect contents corresponding to "effect No." are defined. The effect determination table defines conditions for executing an effect such as a state managed by the main control board 300. Here, in the present embodiment, the effect determination table is the normal state effect determination table (see FIG. 13A) used when the state managed by the main control board 300 is the “normal state”, and the main control. When the state managed by the board 300 is the “predictive state”, the indication determination table for the precursory state (see FIG. 13B) and when the state managed by the main control board 300 is the “ART ready state” ART preparation state production determination table (see FIG. 13 (C)) used for the above, and chance state production determination table (FIG. 13 (D) used when the state managed by the main control board 300 is the “chance state”). )), And an ART state effect determination table (FIG. 13) used when the state managed by the main control board 300 is the “ART state”. E)), a high probability state effect determination table (see FIG. 13F) used when the state managed by the main control board 300 is the “high probability state”, and is managed by the main control board 300. When the state is the "normal carryover state", the effect determination table for the normal carryover state (see FIG. 13G) and the state managed by the main control board 300 is the "normal normal BB state" The normal time normal BB state effect determination table used (see FIG. 13 (H)) and the normal time special BB state effect used when the state managed by the main control board 300 is the “normal time special BB state”. The determination table (see FIG. 13 (I)) and the effect determination table for the ART carryover state used when the state managed by the main control board 300 is the “ART carryover state”. (See FIG. 13 (J)) and the effect determination table for the normal BB state in ART used when the state managed by the main control board 300 is the “normal BB state in ART” (see FIG. 13 (K)). And an effect determination table for the special BB state during ART used when the state managed by the main control board 300 is “special BB state during ART” (see FIG. 13L), and managed by the main control board 300. The state is defined by an ART addition state effect determination table (see FIG. 13M) used when the state is the “ART addition state”.

(Relationship between instruction monitor data, display mode of payout number display, and display mode of liquid crystal display device)
Next, the relationship between the instruction monitor data, the display mode of the payout number display, and the display mode of the liquid crystal display device will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 14 shows the relationship between the instruction monitor data, the display mode displayed on the payout amount display 16 by the instruction monitor data, and the display mode displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 in this case.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14, the display mode of the payout number display 16 and the display mode of the liquid crystal display device 31 differ depending on the determined instruction monitor data. For example, when the “first instruction monitor data” is determined as the instruction monitor data, the payout amount indicator 16 displays “1F” and the liquid crystal display device 31 displays “1, −, −”. Will be displayed.

  The “first instruction monitor data” indicates that the left stop button 11 is first operated, and the “second instruction monitor data” indicates that the middle stop button 12 is first operated. “Third instruction monitor data” indicates that the right stop button 13 is operated first. The “fourth instruction monitor data” indicates that the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 are operated in this order, and the “fifth instruction monitor data” indicates the left stop button 11, the right. It indicates that the stop button 13 and the middle stop button 12 are operated in this order. Further, the “sixth instruction monitor data” indicates that the middle stop button 12, the left stop button 11, and the right stop button 13 are operated in this order, and the “seventh instruction monitor data” indicates the middle stop button 12, the right. The figure shows that the stop button 13 and the left stop button 11 are operated in this order. Further, the “8th instruction monitor data” indicates that the right stop button 13, the left stop button 11, and the middle stop button 12 are operated in this order, and the “9th instruction monitor data” indicates the right stop button 13, the middle stop button 12. It shows that the stop button 12 and the left stop button 11 are operated in this order. The “tenth instruction monitor data” is instruction monitor data when the operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 is not shown, and is displayed on the payout number indicator 16 and the liquid crystal display device 31. Does not show the stop operation sequence.

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

(Step S1)
In step S1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the power is off. Specifically, when power is supplied to the gaming machine 1, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the game machine 1 is powered off, and when power is not supplied to the gaming machine 1. In the process, a process of determining whether or not the gaming machine 1 is in a power-off state by a backup power supply is performed. When it is determined that the power is off (step S1 = Yes), the process of step S1 is repeatedly executed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the power is not cut off (step S1 = No), the process proceeds to step S2.

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

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

(Step S4)
In step S4, the main CPU 301 performs setting value change processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 first obtains the current set value based on the value stored in the set value storage area provided in the main RAM 303, and determines whether the range of the set value is normal. If the result of the determination is normal, a process of displaying the current setting value on a setting display unit (not shown) is performed. On the other hand, when the above determination result is not normal, the process of setting the initial value of the set value in the set value storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. Then, the main CPU 301 performs a process of switching the set value based on the detection of the operation of the setting change button (not shown) by the setting change switch (not shown), and the start lever 10sw by the start switch 10sw. Based on the fact that the operation of is detected, the setting value is determined. When the setting change key (not shown) is inserted into the key hole for changing the setting, the setting change key is rotated clockwise by a predetermined angle, and then rotated counterclockwise by a predetermined angle. When detected, a process of storing the set value in the set value storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. Then, when the process of step S4 ends, the process moves to the main loop process (see FIG. 16).

(Main loop processing by the main control board 300)
Next, the main loop processing performed by the main control board 300 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S101)
In step S101, the main CPU 301 performs initialization processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 sets the stack pointer, sets the initialization start address and the initialization end address of the main RAM 303, and then sets the initialization start address to the initialization end address area of the main RAM 303. The process of initializing the area is performed. Further, the main CPU 301 performs processing such as clearing the value of the insertion number counter provided in the main RAM 303 and the value of the pressing reference position storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Further, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the game state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 in the previous game state storage area. Then, when the process of step S101 ends, the process proceeds to step S102.

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

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

(Step S104)
In step S104, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is "3". Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the inserted number counter provided in the main RAM 303 becomes “3” by the medal acceptance start process of step S102 and the medal management process of step S103. Perform processing. Then, if it is determined that the value of the input number counter is "3" (step S104 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S105, and it is determined that the value of the input number counter is not "3". In that case (step S104 = No), the process proceeds to step S103.

(Step S105)
In step S105, the main CPU 301 performs a start lever check process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the operation of the start lever 10 is detected by the start switch 10sw, and is provided in the main RAM 303 when the operation of the start lever 10 is detected by the start switch 10sw. While the re-game operating flag in the re-game operating flag storing area is turned off, a process of transmitting a start command having information on the operation of the start lever 10 to the sub control board 400 is performed. On the other hand, when the operation of the start lever 10 is not detected by the start switch 10sw, the start lever check process ends. Then, when the process of step S105 ends, the process proceeds to step S106.

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

(Step S107)
In step S107, the main CPU 301 performs an internal lottery process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of selecting a winning combination determination table (see FIG. 6) provided in the main ROM 302 based on the value of the game state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Next, the main CPU 301 performs a process for determining a winning combination based on the random number value stored in the random number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 and the selected winning combination determination table. Next, the main CPU 301 performs a process of storing information on the determined winning combination in the winning combination storing area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S107 ends, the process proceeds to step S108.

(Step S108)
In step S108, the main CPU 301 performs information setting processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining the operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 displayed on the payout amount display device 16, and the like. Then, when the process of step S108 ends, the process proceeds to step S109.

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S114)
In step S114, the main CPU 301 performs payout processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 drives the hopper 202 via the power supply board 200 based on the display of the “combination of symbols relating to winning” on the activated line, thereby performing a process of paying out medals. To do. In the "bonus state", the subtraction processing of the BB medium payout number counter is performed, and when the value of the BB medium payout number counter becomes a negative value, it is determined that the bonus is finished and the bonus in-operation flag is set Set to "OFF". Then, when the process of step S114 ends, the process proceeds to step S115.

(Step S115)
In step S115, the main CPU 301 performs a period display setting process described later with reference to FIG. In the processing, the main CPU 301 performs processing such as turning on the period display segment 16a (period display) of the payout amount display 16 when the shift to the advantageous period is determined. Then, when the process of step S115 ends, the process proceeds to step S116.

(Step S116)
In step S116, the main CPU 301 performs a game state transition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing such as shifting the game state based on the combination of symbols displayed on the activated line. For example, when the "combination of symbols related to bonus" is displayed on the activated line, the main CPU 301 performs the process of shifting the gaming state to the "RB gaming state" and sets the bonus operation flag to "ON". , Based on the combination of the symbols displayed on the activated line, the process of setting the value of the BB middle payout number counter is performed. Further, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the game state to the "second RT game state" when the "combination of symbols relating to transition replay" is displayed on the activated line. Further, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the game state to the “first RT game state” when the “blank symbol combination” is displayed on the activated line. Then, when the process of step S116 ends, the process proceeds to step S117.

(Step S117)
In step S117, the main CPU 301 performs display state-based processing, which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 33 and 34. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the state based on a combination of symbols displayed on the activated line for each state. Then, when the process of step S117 ends, the process proceeds to step S101.

(Information setting process)
Next, based on FIG. 17, the information setting process performed by the process of step S108 of FIG. 16 will be described. Note that FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a subroutine of information setting processing.

(Step S108-1)
In step S108-1, the main CPU 301 performs a winning combination command transmission process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of transmitting a winning combination command having the winning number determined in the internal lottery process of step S107 to the sub control board 400. Then, when the process of step S108-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-2.

(Step S108-2)
In step S108-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the "bonus" has been won. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a “bonus” is determined as a winning combination, based on the value stored in the winning combination storing area. When it is determined that the "bonus" is won (step S108-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-3, and when it is determined that the "bonus" is not won ( The process proceeds to step S108-2 = No) and step S108-4.

(Step S108-3)
In step S108-3, the main CPU 301 performs a bonus winning process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting information values related to “bonus winning” in the bonus information storage areas provided in the main RAM 303. Specifically, when the winning bonus is “red BB”, the main CPU 301 sets “1” in the bonus information storage area provided in the main RAM 303, and the winning bonus is “white BB”. In this case, "2" is set in the bonus information storage area, and when the winning bonus is "black BB", "3" is set in the bonus information storage area. Then, when the process of step S108-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-4.

(Step S108-4)
In step S108-4, the main CPU 301 executes a reel rotation start acceptance command transmission process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of transmitting to the sub-control board 400 a reel rotation start acceptance command having information indicating that the operation of the start lever 10 has been accepted. Note that this reel rotation start acceptance command is also added with information on the number of inserted sheets, and a process of transmitting the command to the sub control board 400 is performed. Then, when the process of step S108-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-5.

(Step S108-5)
In step S108-5, the main CPU 301 performs an instruction monitor setting process which will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting instruction monitor display data to be displayed on the payout amount display device 16, and the like. Then, when the process of step S108-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6.

(Step S108-6)
In step S108-6, the main CPU 301 performs a start lever reception time process which will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. In the processing, the main CPU 301 performs processing according to the state managed by the main control board 300. Then, when the process of step S108-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-7.

(Step S108-7)
In step S108-7, the main CPU 301 performs a game control command transmission process which will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of transmitting to the sub control board 400 a game control command having information related to the result of the lottery performed in the start lever acceptance time process of step S108-6. Then, when the process of step S108-7 ends, the subroutine of the information setting process ends, and the process proceeds to step S109 of the main loop process.

(Instruction monitor setting process)
Next, the instruction monitor setting process performed by the process of step S108-5 of FIG. 17 will be described with reference to FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the instruction monitor setting process.

(Step S108-5-1)
In step S108-5-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is during the advantageous period. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the advantageous period flag provided in the main RAM 303 is “ON”. If it is determined that the advantageous period flag is "ON" (step S108-5-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-5-2, and the advantageous period flag is not "ON". If it is determined that (step S108-5-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-5-7.

(Step S108-5-2)
In step S108-5-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the “ART addition state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the state managed by the main control board 300 is the “ART addition state” based on the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Perform determination processing. Then, when it is determined that the "ART addition state" is determined (step S108-5-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-5-3, and it is determined that the "ART addition state" is not established. In that case (step S108-5-2 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-5-5.

(Step S108-5-3)
In step S108-5-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting an instruction monitor data determination table for ART addition state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting an ART add-on state instruction monitor data determination table (see FIG. 12A) provided in the main ROM 302 as an instruction monitor data determination table. Then, when the process of step S108-5-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-5-4.

(Step S108-5-4)
In step S108-5-4, the main CPU 301 performs an ART add-on state instruction monitor data determination process which will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. In the processing, the main CPU 301 performs processing such as determining instruction monitor data in the “ART addition state” based on the winning combination. Then, when the process of step S108-5-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-5-9.

(Step S108-5-5)
In step S108-5-5, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a common instruction monitor data determination table. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the common instruction monitor data determination table (see FIG. 12B) provided in the main ROM 302 as the instruction monitor data determination table to be used. When the process of step S108-5-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-5-6.

(Step S108-5-6)
In step S108-5-6, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining instruction monitor data based on the winning combination. Specifically, the main CPU 301 refers to the common instruction monitor data determination table provided in the main RAM 303, and determines the instruction monitor data based on the value of the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Perform processing to For example, when the first pressing order bell of the winning number “17” is determined as the winning combination, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining the fourth instruction monitor data. When the process of step S108-5-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-5-9.

(Step S108-5-7)
In step S108-5-7, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting an instruction monitor data determination table for rounding. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a rounding instruction monitor data determination table (see FIG. 12C) provided in the main ROM 302 as an instruction monitor data determination table. When the process of step S108-5-7 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-5-8.

(Step S108-5-8)
In step S108-5-8, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining instruction monitor data based on the winning combination. Specifically, the main CPU 301 refers to the common instruction monitor data determination table provided in the main RAM 303, and determines the instruction monitor data based on the value of the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Perform processing to For example, when the first pressing order bell of the winning number “17” is determined as the winning combination, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining the tenth instruction monitor data. When the process of step S108-5-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-5-9.

(Step S108-5-9)
In step S108-5-9, the main CPU 301 performs an instruction monitor data setting process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the determined instruction monitor data in the payout display buffer provided in the main RAM 303. In the instruction monitor data determination processing (including the instruction add-on state instruction monitor data determination processing), when a winning combination not specified in the set instruction monitor data determination table is determined, the payout indicator No instruction monitor data is set in the buffer. Alternatively, the tenth instruction monitor data may be set in the payout display buffer. When the process of step S108-5-9 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-5-10.

(Step S108-5-10)
In step S108-5-10, the main CPU 301 executes an instruction monitor display command transmission process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of transmitting an instruction monitor display command having the determined instruction monitor data information and the like to the sub control board 400. Then, when the process of step S108-5-10 ends, the subroutine of the instruction monitor setting process ends, and the process proceeds to step S108-6 of the information setting process.

(Instruction monitor data determination process for ART addition state)
Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the ART add-on state instruction monitor data determination process performed by the process of step S108-5-4 in FIG. 18 will be described. Note that FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the ART add-on state instruction monitor data determination processing.

(Step S108-5-4-1)
In Step S108-5-4-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning combination is “special replay”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether the value stored in the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is any of “07” to “11”. When it is determined that the winning combination is "special replay" (step S108-5-4-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-5-4-2, and the winning combination is "special". If it is determined that it is not "replay" (step S108-5-4-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-5-4-3.

(Step S108-5-4-2)
In step S108-5-4-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of randomly determining the instruction monitor data based on the winning combination. Specifically, the main CPU 301 refers to the instruction monitor data determination table that has been set, and performs processing for determining instruction monitor data based on the value of the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303. For example, when the special replay A with the winning number “07” is determined as the winning combination, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining the first instruction monitor data or the second instruction monitor data by lottery. Then, when the process of step S108-5-2-2 ends, the subroutine of the ART add-on state instruction monitor data determination process ends, and the process proceeds to step S108-5-9 of the instruction monitor setting process.

(Step S108-5-4-3)
In step S108-5-4-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining instruction monitor data based on the winning combination. Specifically, the main CPU 301 refers to the instruction monitor data determination table that has been set, and performs processing for determining instruction monitor data based on the value of the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303. For example, when the main CPU 301 has determined the “first pressing order bell” of the winning number “17” as the winning combination, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining the fourth instruction monitor data. When the process of step S108-5-4-3 is completed, the subroutine of the ART add-on state instruction monitor data determination process is ended, and the process proceeds to step S108-5-9 of the instruction monitor setting process.

(Process at start lever reception)
Next, with reference to FIG. 20, the start lever reception time process performed by the process of step S108-6 of FIG. 17 will be described. 20. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the start lever receiving process.

(Step S108-6-1)
In step S108-6-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the advantageous period flag is “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the advantageous period flag provided in the main RAM 303 is “ON”. When it is determined that the advantageous period flag is “ON” (step S108-6-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-2, and the advantageous period flag is not “ON”. When it is determined that (step S108-6-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-3.

(Step S108-6-2)
In step S108-6-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing during an advantageous period, which will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting the value of the advantageous period game number counter and the like. Then, when the process of step S108-6-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-3.

(Step S108-6-3)
In step S108-6-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the “normal state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is the value “0” indicating the “normal state”. Then, when it is determined that the "normal state" is set (step S108-6-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-4, and when it is determined that the "normal state" is not set. (Step S108-6-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-5.

(Step S108-6-4)
In step S108-6-4, the main CPU 301 performs a normal state process which will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of performing a lottery for shifting to the “ART preparation state”. Then, when the process of step S108-6-4 ends, the subroutine of the start lever acceptance process ends, and the process proceeds to step S108-7 of the information setting process.

(Step S108-6-5)
In step S108-6-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in a “predictive state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is the value “2” indicating the “symptom state”. Then, when it is determined that the "predictive state" is determined (step S108-6-5 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-6, and when it is determined that the "predictive state" is not determined. (Step S108-6-5 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-7.

(Step S108-6-6)
In step S108-6-6, the main CPU 301 performs a precursory state process, which will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. In the processing, the main CPU 301 performs processing such as subtracting the value of the precursor game number counter. Then, when the process of step S108-6-6 ends, the subroutine of the start lever reception process ends, and the process proceeds to step S108-7 of the information setting process.

(Step S108-6-7)
In step S108-6-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the "ART preparation state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is the value “4” representing the “ART ready state”. Then, when it is determined that the "ART preparation state" is set (step S108-6-7 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-8, and it is determined that the "ART preparation state" is not set. In that case (step S108-6-7 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-9.

(Step S108-6-8)
In step S108-6-8, the main CPU 301 performs an ART preparation state process described later in detail with reference to FIG. In the processing, the main CPU 301 performs processing such as lottery for adding the number of ART games. Then, when the processing of step S108-6-8 ends, the subroutine of the start lever acceptance processing ends and the processing moves to step S108-7 of the information setting processing.

(Step S108-6-9)
In step S108-6-9, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is the "chance state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is the value “3” representing the “chance state”. If it is determined that the "chance state" is present (step S108-6-9 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-10, and if it is determined that the "chance state" is not established. (Step S108-6-9 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-11.

(Step S108-6-10)
In step S108-6-10, the main CPU 301 performs a chance state process described later in detail with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting the value of the chance state game number counter, a process of performing a lottery for shifting to the “ART preparation state”, and the like. Then, when the processing of step S108-6-10 ends, the subroutine of the start lever acceptance processing ends, and the processing proceeds to step S108-7 of the information setting processing.

(Step S108-6-11)
In step S108-6-11, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the "ART state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is the value “5” representing the “ART state”. When it is determined that the "ART state" is set (step S108-6-11 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-12, and when it is determined that the "ART state" is not set. (Step S108-6-11 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-13.

(Step S108-6-12)
In step S108-6-12, the main CPU 301 performs an ART state process which will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of drawing whether or not to add the number of games playable in the "ART state" (value of the ART game number counter), a process of subtracting the value of the ART game number counter, and the like. . Then, when the process of step S108-6-12 ends, the subroutine of the start lever acceptance process ends, and the process proceeds to step S108-7 of the information setting process.

(Step S108-6-13)
In step S108-6-13, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in a “high probability state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is the value “1” representing the “high probability state”. Then, when it is determined that the state is the “high-probability state” (step S108-6-13 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-14, and it is determined that the state is not the “high-probability state”. In that case (step S108-6-13 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-15.

(Step S108-6-14)
In Step S108-6-14, the main CPU 301 performs a high probability state process which will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of performing a lottery for shifting to the “ART preparation state”, a process of performing a falling lottery for “normal state”, and the like. Then, when the process of step S108-6-14 ends, the subroutine of the start lever acceptance process ends, and the process proceeds to step S108-7 of the information setting process.

(Step S108-6-15)
In step S108-6-15, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the “ART addition state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is the value “12” representing the “ART addition state”. Then, when it is determined that the "ART addition state" is determined (step S108-6-15 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-16, and it is determined that the "ART addition state" is not established. In this case (step S108-6-15 = No), the subroutine for the start lever acceptance process is ended, and the process proceeds to step S108-7 of the information setting process.

(Step S108-6-16)
In step S108-6-16, the main CPU 301 performs an ART addition state process which will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. In the processing, the main CPU 301 performs processing such as lottery to determine whether or not to add the number of games that can be played in the "ART state". Then, when the process of step S108-6-16 ends, the subroutine of the start lever reception process ends, and the process proceeds to step S108-7 of the information setting process.

(Treatment during favorable period)
Next, based on FIG. 21, the processing during the advantageous period performed by the processing of step S108-6-2 in FIG. 20 will be described. Note that FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing during the advantageous period.

(Step S108-6-2-1)
In step S108-6-2-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting the advantageous period game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the advantageous period game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-6-2-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-2-2.

(Step S108-6-2-2)
In step S108-6-2-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the advantageous period game number counter is “0”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the advantageous period game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is “0”. When it is determined that the value of the advantageous period game number counter is “0” (step S108-6-2-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-2-3, When it is determined that the value of the period game number counter is not "0" (step S108-6-2-2 = No), the subroutine of the process during the advantageous period is ended, and the step S108 of the start lever receiving process is ended. The process shifts to -6-3.

(Step S108-6-2-3)
In step S108-6-2-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of turning on the advantageous period end flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value "1" indicating the ON state in the advantageous period end flag provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-6-2-3 ends, the subroutine of the process during the advantageous period ends, and the process proceeds to step S108-6-3 of the start lever receiving process.

  As described above, when the value of the advantageous period game number counter becomes "0", the advantageous period end flag is set to "ON" to end the advantageous period. That is, in the present embodiment, even if "Bernavi" has not occurred during the "advantageous period", the "advantageous period" is ended after the "1500" games have elapsed. When the "1500" game has elapsed without the occurrence of "Bernavi" during the "advantageous period", the "advantageous period" may be ended after the occurrence of "Bernavi".

  In addition, since the “processing during the advantageous period” (S108-6-2) is a process that is performed in any state (state during the advantageous period) when the advantageous period flag is “ON”, “the advantageous period”. In any state of "," when "1500" games have elapsed in the "advantage period", the "advantage period" ends, the state of the "advantage period" ends, and the state shifts to the "normal state". become. In the present embodiment, in the case of "carrying over during ART", "normal BB during ART", and "special BB during ART", the "advantage period" ends when "1500" games have passed. However, as for the state, the "BB state during ART" is ended and then the state is shifted to the "normal state". Further, also in the above state, the transition to the "normal state" may be made after the elapse of the "1500" game.

  In the present embodiment, the value of the advantageous period game number counter is subtracted to determine the maximum number of games in the “advantage period”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the maximum number of games is determined by the addition process. May be determined. Specifically, the number of advantageous period games is cleared to "0" before the "advantage period" is entered, and "1" is added to each "1" game of the "advantage period" so that the number of advantageous period games is "1500". If it is "1500", the advantageous period end flag is set to "ON".

  Further, in the present embodiment, the subtraction process of the advantageous period game number counter and the end determination (setting of the advantageous period end flag) are performed immediately after the operation detection of the start lever 10 and the internal lottery process. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and each process may be performed after the detection of the third stop operation, after the payout process, during the process by display state, and the like.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as will be described later, turning on and off the period display segment 16a of the payout number indicator 16 indicating the "advantage period" and setting the advantage period flag are set immediately after the payout process. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be performed immediately after the advantageous period transition lottery, immediately after the “advantageous period” end determination, before the stop operation is detected, or the like.

(Processing for normal state)
Next, the normal state process performed by the process of step S108-6-4 in FIG. 20 will be described with reference to FIG. 22. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the normal state process.

(Step S108-6-4-1)
In step S108-6-4-1, the main CPU 301 performs ART preparation state transition lottery processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is stored in the normal state ART ready state transition lottery table (see FIG. 10A) provided in the main ROM 302 and the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Based on the existing value (winning number), the lottery process for shifting to the “ART preparation state” is performed. When the process of step S108-6-4-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-4-2.

(Step S108-6-4-2)
In step S108-6-4-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the player has won the transition lottery to the "ART preparation state". When it is determined that the player has won the lottery for shifting to the “ART preparation state” (step S108-6-4-2 = Yes), the process shifts to step S108-6-4-3, and the “ART When it is determined that the player has not won the lottery to shift to the “preparation state” (step S108-6-4-2 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-4-8.

(Step S108-6-4-3)
In step S108-6-4-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on the ART preparation state winning flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the ART preparation state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “1”. Then, when the process of step S108-6-4-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-4-4.

(Step S108-6-4-4)
In step S108-6-4-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a "bonus" has been won. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether the value of the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is "22" or "23". In addition, in the case of "special BB" (winning number = "24", "33" to "36") or overlapping combination of "normal BB" (winning number = "25" to "32"), "ART" Since it is not won in the transition to the "preparation state", it is excluded. When it is determined that the “bonus” has been won (step S108-6-4-4 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-4-6, and the “bonus” is not won. If it is determined (step S108-6-4-4 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-4-5.

(Step S108-6-4-5)
In step S108-6-4-5, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning the advantageous period winning flag “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the advantageous period winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “1”. Then, when the process of step S108-6-4-5 ends, the subroutine of the normal state process ends, the subroutine of the start lever acceptance process also ends, and the process proceeds to step S108-7 of the information setting process. .

(Step S108-6-4-6)
In step S108-6-4-6, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on the standby period flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the standby period flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “1”. When the process of step S108-6-4-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-4-7.

(Step S108-6-4-7)
In Step S108-6-4-7, the main CPU 301 executes a normal bonus winning process which will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the “normal carryover state”. Then, when the processing of step S108-6-4-7 ends, the subroutine for the normal state processing ends, the subroutine for the start lever acceptance processing also ends, and the processing moves to step S108-7 of the information setting processing. .

(Step S108-6-4-8)
In Step S108-6-4-8, the main CPU 301 performs a chance state transition lottery process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is stored in a chance state transition lottery table for normal state (see FIG. 10B) provided in the main ROM 302 and a winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Based on the value (winning number), the lottery process for shifting to the “chance state” is performed. When the process of step S108-6-4-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-4-9.

(Step S108-6-4-9)
In step S108-6-4-9, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the player has won the lottery for shifting to the “chance state”. When it is determined that the player has won the lottery for shifting to the “chance state” (step S108-6-4-9 = Yes), the process shifts to step S108-6-4-10, and the “chance state” When it is determined that the player has not won the lottery (step S108-6-4-9 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-4-12.

(Step S108-6-4-10)
In Step S108-6-4-10, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on the chance state winning flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the chance state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “1”. When the process of step S108-6-4-10 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-4-11.

(Step S108-6-4-11)
In step S108-6-4-11, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning the advantageous period winning flag “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the advantageous period winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “1”. Then, when the process of step S108-6-4-11 ends, the subroutine for the normal state process ends, the subroutine for the start lever acceptance process also ends, and the process proceeds to step S108-7 of the information setting process. .

(Step S108-6-4-12)
In step S108-6-4-12, the main CPU 301 performs a high-probability state transition lottery process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is stored in a normal state high probability state transition lottery table (see FIG. 10C) provided in the main ROM 302 and a winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Based on the existing value (winning number), the lottery process for shifting to the “high probability state” is performed. Then, when the processing of step S108-6-4-12 ends, the processing proceeds to step S108-6-4-13.

(Step S108-6-4-13)
In step S108-6-4-13, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a transition lottery to the “high probability state” has been won. When it is determined that the player has won the lottery for shifting to the “high probability state” (step S108-6-4-13 = Yes), the processing shifts to step S108-6-4-14, and “high” When it is determined that the player has not won the lottery for shifting to the “probability state” (step S108-6-4-13 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-4-16.

(Step S108-6-4-14)
In Step S108-6-4-14, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning the high probability state winning flag “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the high-probability state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 to "1". When the process of step S108-6-4-14 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-4-15.

(Step S108-6-4-15)
In step S108-6-4-15, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning the advantageous period winning flag “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the advantageous period winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “1”. Then, when the process of step S108-6-4-15 ends, the subroutine of the normal state process ends, the subroutine of the start lever acceptance process also ends, and the process proceeds to step S108-7 of the information setting process. .

(Step S108-6-4-16)
In step S108-6-4-16, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a "bonus" has been won. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is any of “22” to “36”. When it is determined that the “bonus” is won (step S108-6-4-16 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-4-17, and the “bonus” is not won. If it is determined that (step S108-6-4-16 = No), the subroutine for the normal state process is ended, the subroutine for the start lever acceptance process is also ended, and the process proceeds to step S108-7 of the information setting process. Transfer processing.

(Step S108-6-4-17)
In Step S108-6-4-17, the main CPU 301 executes a normal bonus winning process which will be described in detail with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the “normal carryover state”. Then, when the processing of step S108-6-4-17 ends, the subroutine for the normal state processing ends, the subroutine for the start lever acceptance processing also ends, and the processing moves to step S108-7 of the information setting processing. .

(Normal bonus processing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 23, a description will be given of the normal bonus winning process performed by the process of step S108-6-4-7 in FIG. Note that FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the bonus winning process at the normal time.

(Step S108-6-4-7-1)
In Step S108-6-4-7-1, the main CPU 301 performs processing for shifting to the "normal carryover state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value “6” indicating the “normal carryover state” in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S108-6-4-7-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-4-7-2.

(Step S108-6-4-7-2)
In step S108-6-4-7-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for shifting the gaming state to the "fourth RT gaming state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value “4” indicating the “fourth RT gaming state” in the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S108-6-4-7-2 ends, the normal bonus winning process subroutine ends.

(Treatment for precursory state)
Next, based on FIG. 24, the precursory state process performed by the process of step S108-6-6 in FIG. 20 will be described. Note that FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a subroutine of a precursory state process.

(Step S108-6-6-1)
In step S108-6-6-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the aura game number set flag is OFF. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the precursor game number set flag provided in the main RAM 303 is “0”. If it is determined that the precursor game number set flag is OFF (step S108-6-6-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-6-2, and the precursor game number set flag is set. When it is determined that is not OFF (step S108-6-6-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-6-5.

(Step S108-6-6-2)
In step S108-6-6-2, the main CPU 301 performs a lottery process for the number of precursor games according to the scheduled shift state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether the destination after the completion of the “precursor state” is the “ART ready state”, that is, whether the ART ready state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 is ON or not. After the end, the destination is the “chance state”, that is, whether the ART preparation state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 is OFF or the chance state winning flag is ON. Perform processing. The value of the number of precursor games to be given may be set to a fixed value depending on the scheduled transition state, or the same lottery may be performed in different scheduled transition states. When the process of step S108-6-6-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-6-3.

(Step S108-6-6-3)
In step S108-6-6-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value in the aura game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the number of precursor games acquired by the lottery in the precursor game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-6-6-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-6-4.

(Step S108-6-6-4)
In step S108-6-6-4, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on the precursory game number set flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the precursor game number set flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “1”. When the process of step S108-6-6-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-6-5.

(Step S108-6-6-5)
In step S108-6-6-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting the aura game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the precursor game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S108-6-6-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-6-6.

(Step S108-6-6-6)
In step S108-6-6-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a "bonus" has been won. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is any of “22” to “36”. If it is determined that the "bonus" is won (step S108-6-6-6 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-6-7, and the "bonus" is not won. If it is determined (step S108-6-6-6 = No), the subroutine for the precursory state process is ended, the subroutine for the start lever acceptance process is also ended, and the process proceeds to step S108-7 of the information setting process. Transfer processing.

(Step S108-6-6-7)
In step S108-6-6-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the chance state winning flag is ON. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the chance state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 is “1”. If it is determined that the chance state winning flag is ON (step S108-6-6-7 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-6-8, and the chance state winning flag is turned ON. If it is determined that it is not (step S108-6-6-7 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-6-10.

(Step S108-6-6-8)
In step S108-6-6-8, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning off the chance state winning flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing to set the value of the chance state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “0”. Then, when the process of step S108-6-6-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-6-9.

(Step S108-6-6-9)
In step S108-6-6-9, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on the ART preparation state winning flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the ART preparation state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “1”. Then, when the process of step S108-6-6-9 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-6-10.

(Step S108-6-6-10)
In Step S108-6-6-10, the main CPU 301 executes an ART bonus bonus winning process, which will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the “ART carryover state”. Then, when the process of step S108-6-6-10 ends, the subroutine of the precursory state process ends, the subroutine of the start lever acceptance process also ends, and the process proceeds to step S108-7 of the information setting process. .

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the value of the aura game number counter is selected and set in the first game in the “aura state”, but the present invention is not limited to this. When it is decided to shift to “”, the value of the precursor game number counter may be drawn and set. Further, when the operation of the start lever 10 is detected, it is determined whether or not to shift to the “predictive state”, and when it is determined to shift to the “predictive state”, the left reel 18 and the middle reel 19 Alternatively, after the rotation of the right reel 20 is stopped, the value of the precursor game number counter may be drawn and set. Further, the lottery of the sign game number counter and the setting may be stopped so as to be performed at different timings, and the determination of whether or not to shift to the “sign sign state” is also performed when the operation of the start lever 10 is detected. However, the rotation of the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 may be stopped and then performed afterwards.

(Bonus winning process during ART)
Next, based on FIG. 25, the bonus bonus winning process during ART performed by the process of step S108-6-6-10 in FIG. 24 and the like will be described. 25. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a subroutine of bonus winning process during ART.

(Step S108-6-6-10-1)
In Step S108-6-6-10-1, the main CPU 301 performs processing for shifting to the "ART carryover state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value “9” indicating the “ART carryover state” in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S108-6-6-10-1 is completed, the process proceeds to step S108-6-6-10-2.

(Step S108-6-6-10-2)
In step S108-6-6-10-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the game state to the "fourth RT game state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value “4” indicating the “fourth RT gaming state” in the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S108-6-6-10-2 ends, the subroutine of the bonus winning during ART processing ends.

(Process for ART ready state)
Next, based on FIG. 26, the ART preparation state process performed by the process of step S108-6-8 in FIG. 20 will be described. Note that FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing for ART preparation state.

(Step S108-6-8-1)
In step S108-6-8-1, the main CPU 301 performs the lottery process for adding the number of ART games during the ART preparation state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is stored in an ART preparation state additional game number lottery table (see FIG. 11A) provided in the main ROM 302 and a winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Based on the value (winning number), the lottery process for the number of additional games in the "ART state" is performed. Then, when the process of step S108-6-8-1 is completed, the process proceeds to step S108-6-8-2.

(Step S108-6-8-2)
In step S108-6-8-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a lottery for the number of additional games has been won. When it is determined that the additional game number is selected (step S108-6-8-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-8-3, and the additional game number is selected. If it is determined that the player has not won (step S108-6-8-2 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-8-4.

(Step S108-6-8-3)
In step S108-6-8-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of adding an ART game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of adding the number of additional games won in the ART game number addition lottery process to the value stored in the ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S108-6-8-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-8-4.

(Step S108-6-8-4)
In step S108-6-8-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a “bonus” has been won. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is any of “22” to “36”. When it is determined that the "bonus" is won (step S108-6-8-4 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-8-5 and the "bonus" is not won. If it is determined (step S108-6-8-4 = No), the ART preparatory state processing subroutine is ended, the start lever reception time processing subroutine is also ended, and the information setting processing step S108-7 is ended. Process is transferred to.

(Step S108-6-8-5)
In Step S108-6-8-5, the main CPU 301 executes the bonus bonus during-ART process described in detail with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the “ART carryover state”. Then, when the processing of step S108-6-8-5 is completed, the subroutine of the ART preparation state processing is completed, the subroutine of the start lever acceptance processing is also completed, and the processing is shifted to step S108-7 of the information setting processing. To do.

(Process for chance state)
Next, the chance state process performed by the process of step S108-6-10 in FIG. 20 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the chance state process.

(Step S108-6-10-1)
In Step S108-6-10-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting the chance state game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the chance state game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-6-10-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-10-2.

(Step S108-6-10-2)
In Step S108-6-10-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a “bonus” has been won. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is any of “22” to “36”. When it is determined that the “bonus” is won (step S108-6-10-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-10-3 and the “bonus” is not won. If it is determined (step S108-6-10-2 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-10-6.

(Step S108-6-10-3)
In step S108-6-10-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning the chance state winning flag “OFF”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing to set the value of the chance state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “0”. Then, when the process of step S108-6-10-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-10-4.

(Step S108-6-10-4)
In step S108-6-10-4, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on the ART preparation state winning flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the ART preparation state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “1”. When the process of step S108-6-10-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-10-5.

(Step S108-6-10-5)
In Step S108-6-10-5, the main CPU 301 executes the bonus bonus during ART process described above with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the “ART carryover state”. Then, when the process of step S108-6-10-5 ends, the subroutine of the chance state process ends, the subroutine of the start lever acceptance process also ends, and the process proceeds to step S108-7 of the information setting process. .

(Step S108-6-10-6)
In step S108-6-10-6, the main CPU 301 performs ART preparation state transition lottery processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 stores the chance state ART preparation state transition lottery table (see FIG. 10D) provided in the main ROM 302 and the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Based on the existing value (winning number), the lottery process for shifting to the “ART preparation state” is performed. When the process of step S108-6-10-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-10-7.

(Step S108-6-10-7)
In step S108-6-10-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the player has won the lottery for shifting to the "ART preparation state". If it is determined that the player has won the lottery for shifting to the “ART ready state” (step S108-6-10-7 = Yes), the process shifts to step S108-6-10-8, and the “ART When it is determined that the player has not won the lottery for shifting to the “preparation state” (step S108-6-10-7 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-10-10.

(Step S108-6-10-8)
In step S108-6-10-8, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning off the chance state winning flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing to set the value of the chance state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “0”. When the process of step S108-6-10-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-10-9.

(Step S108-6-10-9)
In step S108-6-10-9, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on the ART preparation state winning flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the ART preparation state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “1”. Then, when the processing of step S108-6-10-9 ends, the subroutine of the chance state processing ends, the subroutine of the start lever reception time processing also ends, and the processing shifts to step S108-7 of the information setting processing. .

(Step S108-6-10-10)
In Step S108-6-10-10, the main CPU 301 executes a process of determining whether or not the value of the chance state game number counter is "0". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether the value of the chance state game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is “0”. When it is determined that the value of the chance state game number counter is “0” (step S108-6-10-10 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-10-11, and the chance When it is determined that the value of the state game number counter is not "0" (step S108-6-10-10 = No), the chance state process subroutine is ended, and the start lever acceptance time process subroutine is also executed. Upon completion, the process moves to step S108-7 of the information setting process.

(Step S108-6-10-11)
In Step S108-6-10-11, the main CPU 301 executes processing for turning off the chance state winning flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing to set the value of the chance state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “0”. Then, when the process of step S108-6-10-11 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-10-12.

(Step S108-6-10-12)
In Step S108-6-10-12, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on the advantageous period end flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the advantageous period end flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “1”. Then, when the process of step S108-6-10-12 ends, the subroutine of the chance state process ends, the subroutine of the start lever acceptance process also ends, and the process proceeds to step S108-7 of the information setting process. .

  In the present embodiment, when the value of the chance state game number counter becomes “0”, the “chance state” is unconditionally ended and the “advantage period” is changed to the “normal period”. However, if "Bernavi" has not yet occurred during the "advantageous period", the "navigation" is generated after all the conditions for executing "Bernavi" have been met, and The period may be changed to the normal period. Also, the end of the "chance state" (transition from the "advantageous period" to the "normal period") may be performed immediately after executing "Bernavi", or after executing "Bernavi", a predetermined number of games, or You may make it complete | finish after establishment of a predetermined condition. The occurrence of "Bernavi" may be performed once or may be performed a predetermined number of times.

(Process for ART state)
Next, the ART state process performed by the process of step S108-6-12 in FIG. 20 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a subroutine of ART state processing.

(Step S108-6-12-1)
In Step S108-6-12-1, the main CPU 301 performs processing for subtracting the ART game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-6-12-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-12-2.

(Step S108-6-12-2)
In step S108-6-12-2, the main CPU 301 performs lottery processing for adding the number of ART games during ART. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is stored in an ART state additional game number lottery table (see FIG. 11B) provided in the main ROM 302 and a winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Based on the value (winning number), the lottery process for the number of additional games in the "ART state" is performed. When the process of step S108-6-12-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-12-3.

(Step S108-6-12-3)
In step S108-6-12-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the lottery for the number of additional games has been won. If it is determined that the additional game number is selected (step S108-6-12-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-12-4, and the additional game number is selected. When it is determined that the player has not won (step S108-6-12-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-12-5.

(Step S108-6-12-4)
In step S108-6-12-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of adding an ART game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of adding the number of additional games won in the ART game additional number lottery process to the value stored in the ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-6-12-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-12-5.

(Step S108-6-12-5)
In Step S108-6-12-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the “bonus” is selected. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is any of “22” to “36”. When it is determined that the “bonus” is won (step S108-6-12-5 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-12-6, and the “bonus” is not won. If it is determined (step S108-6-12-5 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-12-7.

(Step S108-6-12-6)
In Step S108-6-12-6, the main CPU 301 executes the bonus bonus winning process during ART described above with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the “ART carryover state”. Then, when the processing of step S108-6-12-6 ends, the subroutine of the ART state processing ends, the subroutine of the start lever acceptance processing also ends, and the processing shifts to step S108-7 of the information setting processing. .

(Step S108-6-12-7)
In Step S108-6-12-7, the main CPU 301 executes a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART game number counter is "0". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not the value of the ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is “0”. When it is determined that the value of the ART game number counter is “0” (step S108-6-12-7 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-12-8 and the ART game is played. When it is determined that the value of the number counter is not "0" (step S108-6-12-7 = No), the subroutine for the ART state processing is ended, and the subroutine for the start lever acceptance processing is also ended. , The process proceeds to step S108-7 of the information setting process.

(Step S108-6-12-8)
In step S108-6-12-8, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning off the ART preparation state winning flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the ART preparation state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “0”. When the process of step S108-6-12-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-12-9.

(Step S108-6-12-9)
In Step S108-6-12-9, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning the advantageous period end flag “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the advantageous period end flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “1”. Then, when the processing of step S108-6-12-9 ends, the subroutine of the ART state processing ends, the subroutine of the start lever acceptance processing also ends, and the processing shifts to step S108-7 of the information setting processing. .

  In the present embodiment, when the value of the ART game number counter becomes “0”, the “ART state” is unconditionally ended and the “advantage period” is changed to the “normal period”. However, not limited to this, as in the case of ending the “chance state”, when “Bernavi” has not yet occurred in the “advantageous period”, the execution conditions of “Bernavi” are complete. After the Bernavi is generated, the “advantageous period” may be shifted to the “normal period”. Further, the end of the "ART state" (transition from "advantage period" to "normal period") may be performed immediately after execution of "Bernavi", or after execution of "Bernavi", a predetermined number of games, or You may make it complete | finish after establishment of a predetermined condition. The occurrence of "Bernavi" may be performed once or may be performed a predetermined number of times.

(Processing for high probability state)
Next, based on FIG. 29, the high probability state process performed by the process of step S108-6-14 in FIG. 20 will be described. Note that FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the high probability state processing.

(Step S108-6-14-1)
In Step S108-6-14-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a "bonus" has been won. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is any of “22” to “36”. When it is determined that the “bonus” is won (step S108-6-14-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-14-2, and the “bonus” is not won. If it is determined (step S108-6-14-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-14-5.

(Step S108-6-14-2)
In step S108-6-14-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning off the high probability state winning flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the high-probability state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “0”. Then, when the processing of step S108-6-14-2 ends, the processing proceeds to step S108-6-14-3.

(Step S108-6-14-3)
In step S108-6-14-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on the ART preparation state winning flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the ART preparation state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “1”. When the process of step S108-6-14-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-14-4.

(Step S108-6-14-4)
In Step S108-6-14-4, the main CPU 301 executes the bonus bonus during ART process described above with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the “ART carryover state”. Then, when the process of step S108-6-14-4 ends, the subroutine of the high probability state process ends, the subroutine of the start lever acceptance process also ends, and the process proceeds to step S108-7 of the information setting process. To do.

(Step S108-6-14-5)
In step S108-6-14-5, the main CPU 301 performs ART preparation state transition lottery processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is stored in the high-probability-state ART ready state transition lottery table (see FIG. 10E) provided in the main ROM 302 and the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Based on the value (winning number), the lottery process for shifting to the "ART preparation state" is performed. When the process of step S108-6-14-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-14-6.

(Step S108-6-14-6)
In step S108-6-14-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the player has won the transition lottery to the "ART preparation state". When it is determined that the player has won the lottery for shifting to the "ART ready state" (step S108-6-14-6 = Yes), the process shifts to step S108-6-14-7, and "ART" When it is determined that the lottery has not been won (step S108-6-14-6 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-14-9.

(Step S108-6-14-7)
In Step S108-6-14-7, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning off the high probability state winning flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the high-probability state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “0”. When the process of step S108-6-14-7 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-14-8.

(Step S108-6-14-8)
In step S108-6-14-8, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on the ART preparation state winning flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the ART preparation state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “1”. Then, when the processing of step S108-6-14-8 ends, the subroutine of the high probability state processing ends, the subroutine of the start lever acceptance processing also ends, and the processing shifts to step S108-7 of the information setting processing. To do.

(Step S108-6-14-9)
In Step S108-6-14-9, the main CPU 301 performs a high probability state falling lottery process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 stores the value stored in the falling probability lottery table for high-probability state (see FIG. 10F) provided in the main ROM 302 and the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Based on the (winning number), the falling lottery process to the "normal state" is performed. When the process of step S108-6-14-9 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-14-10.

(Step S108-6-14-10)
In step S108-6-14-10, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not "fall" is selected in the "lotus" fall lottery. Then, when it is determined that the “fall” to the “normal state” is selected (step S108-6-14-10 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-14-11, and the “normal” is selected. If it is determined that “fall” to “state” has not been selected (“non-fall” has been selected) (step S108-6-14-10 = No), the subroutine for high probability state processing is executed. When the start lever is received, the subroutine for receiving the start lever is also completed, and the process proceeds to step S108-7 of the information setting process.

(Step S108-6-14-11)
In step S108-6-14-11, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning the high probability state winning flag “OFF”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the high-probability state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “0”. When the process of step S108-6-14-11 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-14-12.

(Step S108-6-14-12)
In step S108-6-14-12, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on the advantageous period end flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the advantageous period end flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “1”. Then, when the processing of step S108-6-14-12 ends, the subroutine of the high probability state processing ends, the subroutine of the start lever acceptance processing also ends, and the processing shifts to step S108-7 of the information setting processing. To do.

  In the present embodiment, when “fall” is selected in the fall lottery, the “high probability state” is unconditionally ended and the “advantage period” is changed to the “normal period”. However, not limited to this, as in the case of ending the “chance state” and the “ART state”, when “Bernavi” has not yet occurred in the “advantageous period”, the execution condition of “Bernavi” is set. May be generated to generate the Bernavi, and then the “advantageous period” may be shifted to the “normal period”. Further, the “high probability state” may be ended (transition from “advantage period” to “normal period”) immediately after executing “Bernavi”, or after executing “Bernavi”, a predetermined number of games, or Alternatively, the processing may be ended after the predetermined condition is satisfied. The occurrence of "Bernavi" may be performed once or may be performed a predetermined number of times.

(Processing for adding on ART)
Next, based on FIG. 30, description will be given of the ART addition state process performed by the process of step S108-6-16 in FIG. Note that FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing for ART addition state.

(Step S108-6-16-1)
In Step S108-6-16-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting the ART addition game counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the ART addition game counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-6-16-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-16-2.

(Step S108-6-16-2)
In step S108-6-16-2, the main CPU 301 performs a lottery process to add the number of ART games being added to the ART. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is stored in the ART additional game number lottery table (see FIG. 11C) provided in the main ROM 302 and the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Based on the value (winning number), the lottery process for the number of additional games in the "ART state" is performed. When the process of step S108-6-16-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-16-3.

(Step S108-6-16-3)
In Step S108-6-16-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the lottery for the number of additional games has been won. If it is determined that the additional game number lottery has been won (step S108-6-16-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-16-4 to perform the additional game number lottery. If it is determined that the player has not won (step S108-6-16-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-16-5.

(Step S108-6-16-4)
In step S108-6-16-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of adding an ART game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of adding the number of additional games won in the ART game number addition lottery process to the value stored in the ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-6-16-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6-16-5.

(Step S108-6-16-5)
In Step S108-6-16-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the "bonus" is selected. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is any of “22” to “36”. When it is determined that the "bonus" has been won (step S108-6-16-5 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-6-16-6 and the "bonus" is not won. If it is determined (step S108-6-16-5 = No), the subroutine for the ART state process is ended, the subroutine for the start lever acceptance process is also ended, and the process proceeds to step S108-7 of the information setting process. Transfer processing.

(Step S108-6-16-6)
In Step S108-6-16-6, the main CPU 301 executes the bonus bonus during ART process described above with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the “ART carryover state”. Then, when the processing of step S108-6-16-6 ends, the subroutine for the ART addition state processing ends, the subroutine for the start lever acceptance processing also ends, and the processing shifts to step S108-7 of the information setting processing. To do.

(Game control command transmission process)
Next, based on FIG. 31, the game control command transmission process performed by the process of step S108-7 of FIG. 17 will be described. Note that FIG. 31 is a diagram showing a subroutine of game control command transmission processing.

(Step S108-7-1)
In step S108-7-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the advantageous period winning flag is “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the advantageous period winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 is “1”. When it is determined that the advantageous period winning flag is “ON” (step S108-7-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-7-2, and the advantageous period winning flag is not ON. If it is determined that (step S108-7-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-7-3.

(Step S108-7-2)
In step S108-7-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of transmitting to the sub control board 400 an advantage period winning command having information indicating that the “favorable period” has been won. Then, when the process of step S108-7-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-7-3.

(Step S108-7-3)
In step S108-7-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of transmitting a game control command having information related to the result of the lottery performed by the start lever acceptance process to the sub control board 400. Then, when the processing of step S108-7-3 ends, the subroutine of the game control command transmission processing ends, the subroutine of the information setting processing ends, and the processing moves to step S109 of the main loop processing.

(Period display setting process)
Next, the period display setting process performed by the process of step S115 of FIG. 16 will be described based on FIG. Note that FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the period display setting process.

(Step S115-1)
In step S115-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the advantageous period winning flag is “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the advantageous period winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 is “1”. When it is determined that the advantageous period winning flag is “ON” (step S115-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S115-4 and it is determined that the advantageous period winning flag is not “ON”. If it has been done (step S115-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S115-2.

(Step S115-2)
In step S115-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether the waiting period flag is “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the standby period flag provided in the main RAM 303 is “1”. Then, when it is determined that the standby period flag is “ON” (step S115-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S115-3, and it is determined that the standby period flag is not “ON”. In that case (step S115-2 = No), the process proceeds to step S115-9.

(Step S115-3)
In step S115-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the "combination of symbols related to normal BB" is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 displays a “combination of symbols relating to red seven BB” (“red seven” + “red seven” + “red seven”) on the activated line, or a “white seven BB symbol”. It is determined whether or not “combination” (“white seven” + “white seven” + “white seven”) is stopped and displayed. In addition, although details are omitted, "Combination of symbols related to Red Seven BB"("RedSeven" + "Red Seven" + "Red Seven") is only available when the winning combination "Red BB" is won or carried over. , "White Seven BB Design Combination"("WhiteSeven" + "White Seven" + "White Seven") is on the active line only when the winning "White BB" is won or carried over. It will not be stopped. When it is determined that the "combination of symbols relating to normal BB" is displayed (step S115-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S115-4, and "combination of symbols relating to normal BB" is When it is determined that it is not displayed (step S115-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S115-9.

(Step S115-4)
In step S115-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of transmitting a period indicator lighting command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 transmits a period indicator lighting command for turning on the period display segment 16a to the payout amount indicator 16 in order to notify that it is the “advantageous period”. When the payout number indicator 16 receives the period indicator lighting command from the main control board 300, the period indicator segment 16a is turned on. Further, the main CPU 301 also transmits a period indicator lighting command to the monitor display unit 29. When the monitor display unit 29 receives the period indicator lighting command from the main control board 300, the monitor display unit 29 performs a desired display indicating the “advantageous period”. Then, when the process of step S115-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S115-5.

(Step S115-5)
In step S115-5, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on the period indicator lighting flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the period indicator lighting flag provided in the main RAM 303 to "1". Then, when the process of step S115-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S115-6.

(Step S115-6)
In step S115-6, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning the advantageous period flag “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the advantageous period flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “1”. Then, when the process of step S115-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S115-7.

(Step S115-7)
In step S115-7, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the advantageous period game number counter to "1500". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the advantageous period game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 to “1500”. Then, when the process of step S115-7 ends, the process proceeds to step S115-8.

(Step S115-8)
In step S115-8, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning off the advantageous period winning flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the advantageous period winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “0”. As described above, the lighting of the advantageous period indicator and the setting process of the advantageous period game number may be executed at the beginning of the game (immediately after the advantageous period lottery or the like). Then, when the process of step S115-8 ends, the subroutine of the period display setting process ends, and the process proceeds to step S116 of the main loop process.

(Step S115-9)
In step S115-9, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the advantageous period end flag is “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the advantageous period end flag provided in the main RAM 303 is “1”. Then, when it is determined that the advantageous period end flag is “ON” (step S115-9 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S115-10 and it is determined that the advantageous period end flag is not “ON”. If so (step S115-9 = No), the subroutine of the period display setting process is ended, and the process proceeds to step S116 of the main loop process.

(Step S115-10)
In step S115-10, the main CPU 301 performs a process of transmitting a period indicator off command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 sends a period indicator extinguishing command for extinguishing the period display segment 16a to the payout amount indicator 16 for ending the notification of the "advantageous period". When the payout amount indicator 16 receives the period indicator extinguishing command from the main control board 300, it turns off the period indicator segment 16a. Further, the main CPU 301 also transmits a period indicator off command to the monitor display unit 29. When the monitor display unit 29 receives the period indicator turn-off command from the main control board 300, the monitor display unit 29 performs a process of turning off the desired display indicating the “advantageous period”. Regarding the display of the “advantageous period”, it may be turned on during the “advantageous period” and turned off outside the “advantageous period”, or when it is outside the “advantageous period”. A specific display may be performed to indicate that it is not the "advantageous period" different from the middle. Then, when the process of step S115-10 ends, the process proceeds to step S115-11.

(Step S115-11)
In step S115-11, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning off the period indicator lighting flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the period indicator lighting flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “0”. Then, when the process of step S115-11 ends, the process proceeds to step S115-12.

(Step S115-12)
In step S115-12, the main CPU 301 executes processing for turning off the advantageous period flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the advantageous period flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “0”. Then, when the process of step S115-12 ends, the process proceeds to step S115-13.

(Step S115-13)
In step S115-13, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning off the ART preparation state winning flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the ART preparation state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “0”. Note that, as described above, the turning-off process of the advantageous period indicator may be executed at the beginning of the game (immediately after the advantageous period end determination process or the like). Then, when the processing of step S115-13 ends, the subroutine of the period display setting processing ends and the processing moves to step S116 of the main loop processing.

(Processing by display status)
Next, based on FIGS. 33 and 34, the display-state-specific processing performed by the processing of step S117 of FIG. Note that FIG. 33 and FIG. 34 are diagrams showing a subroutine of display-state-specific processing.

(Step S117-1)
In step S117-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the advantageous period end flag is “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether the value of the advantageous period end flag provided in the main RAM 303 is “1”. When it is determined that the advantageous period end flag is “ON” (step S117-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-2 and it is determined that the advantageous period end flag is not “ON”. If it is (step S117-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S117-3.

(Step S117-2)
In step S117-2, the main CPU 301 performs a period end state transition process described later in detail with reference to FIG. In the processing, the main CPU 301 performs processing such as transition processing to the “normal state”. Then, when the process of step S117-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-3.

(Step S117-3)
In step S117-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the “normal state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is the value “0” indicating the “normal state”. Then, when it is determined that the "normal state" is set (step S117-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-4, and when it is determined that the "normal state" is not set (step S117). -3 = No), the process proceeds to step S117-5.

(Step S117-4)
In step S117-4, the main CPU 301 performs display normal state processing, which will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the transition condition to the “ART ready state” is satisfied. Then, when the process of step S117-4 ends, the subroutine for the display state-based process ends, and the process moves to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S117-5)
In step S117-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in a "prediction state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is the value “2” indicating the “symptom state”. Then, when it is determined that the "predictive state" is determined (step S117-5 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-6, and when it is determined that the "predictive state" is not determined (step S117). -5 = No), the process proceeds to step S117-7.

(Step S117-6)
In step S117-6, the main CPU 301 performs a display omen state process which will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the ending condition of the “precursor state” is satisfied. Then, when the process of step S117-6 ends, the subroutine for the display state-based process ends, and the process moves to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S117-7)
In step S117-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the "ART preparation state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is the value “4” representing the “ART ready state”. Then, when it is determined that the "ART preparation state" is established (step S117-7 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-8, and when it is determined that the "ART preparation state" is not established ( Step S117-7 = No), and the process proceeds to step S117-9.

(Step S117-8)
In step S117-8, the main CPU 301 performs a display ART preparatory state process which will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the transition condition to the “ART state” is satisfied. Then, when the processing of step S117-8 ends, the subroutine of the display state-based processing ends, and the processing shifts to step S101 of the main loop processing.

(Step S117-9)
In step S117-9, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is the "chance state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is the value “3” representing the “chance state”. Then, if it is determined that the "chance state" is present (step S117-9 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-10, and if it is determined that the "chance state" is not established (step S117). -9 = No), the process proceeds to step S117-11.

(Step S117-10)
In step S117-10, the main CPU 301 performs a display chance state process which will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the transition condition to the “ART ready state” is satisfied. Then, when the processing of step S117-10 ends, the subroutine of the display state-based processing ends and the processing moves to step S101 of the main loop processing.

(Step S117-11)
In step S117-11, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is a "high probability state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is the value “1” representing the “high probability state”. Then, when it is determined that the "high probability state" (step S117-11 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-12, and when it is determined that the "high probability state" is not established ( Step S117-11 = No), and the process proceeds to step S117-13.

(Step S117-12)
In step S117-12, the main CPU 301 performs a display high probability state process which will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the transition condition to the “ART ready state” is satisfied. Then, when the processing of step S117-12 ends, the subroutine of the display state-based processing ends and the processing moves to step S101 of the main loop processing.

(Step S117-13)
In step S117-13, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is the "carry-over state". Specifically, in the main CPU 301, the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is “6” indicating the “normal carryover state” or the value indicating the “art carryover state during ART”. Processing for determining whether or not it is "9" is performed. Then, if it is determined to be the "carry-over state" (step S117-13 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-14, and if it is determined not to be the "carry-over state" (step S117). -13 = No), the process proceeds to step S117-15.

(Step S117-14)
In step S117-14, the main CPU 301 performs a display carryover state process which will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. In the processing, the main CPU 301 performs processing such as shifting to the “bonus state” when “bonus” is displayed. Then, when the processing of step S117-14 ends, the subroutine of the display state-based processing ends and the processing moves to step S101 of the main loop processing.

(Step S117-15)
In step S117-15, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in a "bonus state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 indicates that the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is “7” indicating the “normal time normal BB state” and “the normal time special BB state”. A process of determining whether or not the value is "8", the value "10" indicating the "normal BB state during ART", or the value "11" indicating the "special BB state during ART" is performed. Then, if it is determined that the "bonus state" is set (step S117-15 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-16, and if it is determined that the "bonus state" is not set (step S117). -15 = No), the process proceeds to step S117-17.

(Step S117-16)
In Step S117-16, the main CPU 301 performs a display bonus state process which will be described later in detail with reference to FIGS. 42 and 43. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining the end of the “bonus” and the like. Then, when the processing of step S117-16 ends, the subroutine of the display state-based processing ends and the processing moves to step S101 of the main loop processing.

(Step S117-17)
In step S117-17, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the "ART addition state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is the value “12” representing the “ART addition state”. Then, when it is determined that the "ART addition state" is determined (step S117-17 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-18, and when it is determined that the "ART addition state" is not established ( (Step S117-17 = No), the subroutine for the display-time state-based processing is ended, and the processing moves to Step S101 of the main loop processing.

(Step S117-18)
In step S117-18, the main CPU 301 performs a display ART addition state processing which will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the ending condition of the “ART addition state” is satisfied. Then, when the processing of step S117-18 ends, the subroutine of the display state-based processing ends, and the processing shifts to step S101 of the main loop processing.

(State transition process at end of period)
Next, based on FIG. 35, the period end state transition process performed by the process of step S117-2 of FIG. 33 will be described. Note that FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a subroutine of state end state transition processing.

(Step S117-2-1)
In step S117-2-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the “BB state during ART”. Specifically, in the main CPU 301, the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is “10” indicating “normal BB state during ART” or “special BB state during ART”. A process of determining whether or not it is one of the values "11" representing When it is determined that the state is the “BB state during ART” (step S117-2-1 = Yes), the subroutine of the state end time state transition process is ended, and the display state state-specific process step S117-3. When it is determined that the state is not the “BB state during ART” (step S117-2-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S117-2-2.

(Step S117-2-2)
In step S117-2-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the "ART carryover state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is the value “9” representing the “ART carryover state”. . Then, when it is determined that the state is the "carry-over state during ART" (step S117-2-2 = Yes), the subroutine of the state end time state transition process is ended, and the step S117-3 of the display state state process is ended. When it is determined that the state is not the “article carryover state” (step S117-2-2 = No), the process proceeds to step S117-2-3.

(Step S117-2-3)
In step S117-2-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the “normal state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value “0” indicating the “normal state” in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S117-2-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-2-4.

(Step S117-2-4)
In step S117-2-4, the main CPU 301 performs processing for shifting the game state to the "first RT advantageous state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value "1" representing the "first RT game state" in the game state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S117-2-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-2-5.

(Step S117-2-5)
In step S117-2-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of turning off the advantageous period end flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the advantageous period end flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “0”. Then, when the process of step S117-2-5 ends, the subroutine of the state end time state transition process ends, and the process proceeds to step S117-3 of the display state state process.

(Processing for displaying normal state)
Next, the display normal state process performed by the process of step S117-4 in FIG. 33 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing for displaying normal state.

(Step S117-4-1)
In step S117-4-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART preparation state winning flag is "ON". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART preparation state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 is “1”. Then, when it is determined that the ART preparation state winning flag is "ON" (step S117-4-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-4-2, and the ART preparation state winning flag is set to " When it is determined that it is not “ON” (step S117-4-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S117-4-4.

(Step S117-4-2)
In step S117-4-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the precursor game number set flag to “OFF”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the precursor game number set flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “0”. When the process of step S117-4-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-4-3.

(Step S117-4-3)
In step S117-4-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the “predictive state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value “2” indicating the “prediction state” in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S117-4-3 ends, the subroutine for the display normal state process ends, the subroutine for the display state-specific process also ends, and the process moves to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S117-4-4)
In step S117-4-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the chance state winning flag is “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the chance state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 is “1”. When it is determined that the chance state winning flag is “ON” (step S117-4-4 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-4-5, and the chance state winning flag is “ON”. If it is determined that it is not (step S117-4-4 = No), the process proceeds to step S117-4-7.

(Step S117-4-5)
In step S117-4-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the precursor game number set flag to "OFF". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the precursor game number set flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “0”. When the process of step S117-4-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-4-6.

(Step S117-4-6)
In step S117-4-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the “predictive state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value “2” indicating the “prediction state” in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S117-4-6 is completed, the subroutine for the display normal state process is completed, the subroutine for the display state-specific process is also completed, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S117-4-7)
In step S117-4-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the high-probability state winning flag is “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the high-probability-state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 is “1”. When it is determined that the high probability state winning flag is “ON” (step S117-4-7 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-4-8, and the high probability state winning flag is “ When it is determined that it is not “ON” (step S117-4-7 = No), the subroutine for the display normal state process is terminated, the subroutine for the display state-specific process is also terminated, and step S101 of the main loop process is terminated. Process is transferred to.

(Step S117-4-8)
In step S117-4-8, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the “high probability state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value “1” indicating the “high probability state” in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S117-4-8 ends, the subroutine for the display normal state processing ends, the subroutine for the display state-specific processing also ends, and the processing moves to step S101 of the main loop processing.

(Processing for display omen state)
Next, with reference to FIG. 37, the display precursory state process performed by the process of step S117-6 in FIG. 33 will be described. Note that FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing for a display omen state.

(Step S117-6-1)
In step S117-6-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the precursor game number counter is "0". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the precursor game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is “0”. When it is determined that the value of the precursor game number counter is “0” (step S117-6-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-6-2, and the value of the precursor game number counter When it is determined that is not “0” (step S117-6-1 = No), the subroutine for the display-time precursory state processing is ended, the subroutine for the display-time state-specific processing is also ended, and the main loop processing The processing moves to step S101.

(Step S117-6-2)
In step S117-6-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the precursor game number set flag to “OFF”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the precursor game number set flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “0”. When the process of step S117-6-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-6-3.

(Step S117-6-3)
In step S117-6-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART preparation state winning flag is “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART preparation state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 is “1”. When it is determined that the ART preparation state winning flag is "ON" (step S117-6-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-6-4, and the ART preparation state winning flag is " If it is determined that it is not “ON” (step S117-6-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S117-6-5.

(Step S117-6-4)
In step S117-6-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the "ART preparation state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value “4” indicating the “ART preparation state” in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S117-6-4 ends, the subroutine of the display-time precursory state processing ends, the subroutine of the display-time state-specific processing also ends, and the processing shifts to step S101 of the main loop processing.

(Step S117-6-5)
In step S117-6-5, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a chance state game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting, for example, “10” in the chance state game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. The chance state game number counter stores the number of games that can be played in the "chance state". Here, the value set in the chance state game number counter may be a predetermined value as described above, or may be determined by a lottery. Further, the number of games that can be played in the "chance state" may be the predetermined number of games as described above, or may be the "normal state" under a predetermined condition, for example, performing the bell navigation "once". You may make it shift to. Then, when the processing of step S117-6-5 ends, the processing proceeds to step S117-6-6.

(Step S117-6-6)
In step S117-6-6, the main CPU 301 performs processing for shifting to the “chance state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value “3” indicating the “chance state” in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S117-6-6 ends, the subroutine of the display-time precursory state processing ends, the subroutine of the display-time state-specific processing also ends, and the processing shifts to step S101 of the main loop processing.

(Processing for displaying ART ready state)
Next, with reference to FIG. 38, the processing for the display ART ART ready state performed by the processing in step S117-8 in FIG. 33 will be described. Note that FIG. 38 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing for ART at display time.

(Step S117-8-1)
In step S117-8-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether the gaming state is the "second RT gaming state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the game state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is “2” indicating the “second RT game state”. Then, when it is determined that the gaming state is the "second RT gaming state" (step S117-8-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-8-2, and the gaming state is the "second RT gaming state". If it is determined that it is not “state” (step S117-8-1 = No), the subroutine for the display ART preparatory state process is terminated, the subroutine for the display state-specific process is also terminated, and the main loop process The processing moves to step S101.

(Step S117-8-2)
In step S117-8-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of adding the value of the ART game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of adding, for example, “50” to the value of the ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. The ART game number counter stores the number of games that can be played in the "ART state". Here, the value to be added to the ART game number counter may be a predetermined value as described above, or may be determined by lottery. When the process of step S117-8-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-8-3.

(Step S117-8-3)
In step S117-8-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the "ART state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value “5” indicating the “ART state” in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S117-8-3 ends, the subroutine of the display ART preparatory state processing ends, the subroutine of the display state-specific processing also ends, and the processing shifts to step S101 of the main loop processing.

(Processing for display chance state)
Next, the display chance state process performed by the process of step S117-10 in FIG. 33 will be described with reference to FIG. 39. Note that FIG. 39 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the display chance state process.

(Step S117-10-1)
In step S117-10-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART preparation state winning flag is “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART preparation state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 is “1”. If it is determined that the ART preparation state winning flag is "ON" (step S117-10-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-10-2, and the ART preparation state winning flag is set to " When it is determined that it is not “ON” (step S117-10-1 = No), the subroutine for the display-time chance state process is ended, the subroutine for the display-time state state process is also ended, and the step S101 of the main loop process is ended. Process is transferred to.

(Step S117-10-2)
In step S117-10-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the “ART preparation state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value “4” indicating the “ART preparation state” in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S117-10-2 ends, the subroutine of the display chance state processing ends, the subroutine of the display time state-based processing also ends, and the processing shifts to step S101 of the main loop processing.

(Processing for high probability state at display)
Next, with reference to FIG. 40, the display high probability state processing performed by the processing of step S117-12 in FIG. 33 will be described. Note that FIG. 40 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing for a high probability state at display.

(Step S117-12-1)
In step S117-12-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART preparation state winning flag is "ON". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART preparation state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 is “1”. When it is determined that the ART preparation state winning flag is "ON" (step S117-12-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-12-2, and the ART preparation state winning flag is " When it is determined that it is not “ON” (step S117-12-1 = No), the subroutine for the display high probability state process is terminated, the subroutine for the display state-specific process is also terminated, and the step of the main loop process is terminated. The processing moves to S101.

(Step S117-12-2)
In Step S117-12-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of turning the precursor game number set flag “OFF”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the precursor game number set flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “0”. Then, when the process of step S117-12-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-12-3.

(Step S117-12-3)
In step S117-12-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the “predictive state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value “2” indicating the “prediction state” in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S117-12-3 ends, the subroutine for the display high probability state processing ends, the subroutine for the display time state-specific processing also ends, and the processing shifts to step S101 of the main loop processing.

(Process for carry-over status at display)
Next, the display carryover state process performed by the process of step S117-14 of FIG. 34 will be described based on FIG. 41. Note that FIG. 41 is a diagram showing a subroutine of a process for carry-over during display.

(Step S117-14-1)
In Step S117-14-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not "a symbol combination relating to normal BB" is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the symbol combination “red seven” + “red seven” + “red seven” or “white seven” + “white seven” + “white seven” is stopped and displayed on the activated line. The process for determining whether or not When it is determined that "the symbol combination relating to the normal BB" is displayed (step S117-14-1 = Yes), the processing is shifted to step S117-14-2, and the "symbol combination relating to the normal BB". When it is determined that "" is not displayed (step S117-14-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S117-14-5.

(Step S117-14-2)
In step S117-14-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the “ART carryover state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is the value “9” representing the “ART carryover state”. . Then, when it is determined that the "ART in-carry-over state" (step S117-14-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-14-3, and it is determined that the "ART-in-carry-over state" is not established If it has been done (step S117-14-2 = No), the process proceeds to step S117-14-4.

(Step S117-14-3)
In step S117-14-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for shifting to the "normal BB state during ART". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value “10” representing “normal BB state in ART” in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S117-14-3 ends, the subroutine for the display carryover state process ends, the subroutine for the display state carry-over process also ends, and the process moves to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S117-14-4)
In step S117-14-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the "normal BB state at normal time". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value "7" representing the "normal BB state" in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S117-14-4 ends, the subroutine for the display carryover state process ends, the subroutine for the display state carry-over process also ends, and the process moves to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S117-14-5)
In step S117-14-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the "symbol combination related to special BB" is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the symbol combination “black seven” + “black seven” + “black seven” is stopped and displayed on the activated line. Then, when it is determined that the "symbol combination relating to special BB" is displayed (step S117-14-5 = Yes), the processing is shifted to step S117-14-6, and "symbol combination relating to special BB". Is determined not to be displayed (step S117-14-5 = No), the subroutine for the display carryover state process is terminated, the subroutine for the display state carryover process is also terminated, and the main loop process is performed. Then, the process proceeds to step S101.

(Step S117-14-6)
In step S117-14-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the "ART carryover state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is the value “9” representing the “ART carryover state”. . Then, when it is determined that the "ART carryover state" (step S117-14-6 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-14-7, and it is determined that the "ART carryover state" is not established. If it is (step S117-14-6 = No), the process proceeds to step S117-14-8.

(Step S117-14-7)
In step S117-14-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the "special BB state during ART". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value “11” representing “special BB state during ART” in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S117-14-7 ends, the subroutine for the display carryover state process ends, the subroutine for the display state-specific process also ends, and the process moves to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S117-14-8)
In step S117-14-8, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the "normal special BB state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value “8” representing the “normal BB state” in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S117-14-8 ends, the subroutine for the display carryover state process ends, the subroutine for the display state carry-over process also ends, and the process moves to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Process for displaying bonus state)
Next, the display bonus state process performed by the process of step S117-16 of FIG. 34 will be described with reference to FIGS. 42 and 43. Note that FIG. 42 and FIG. 43 are diagrams showing a subroutine of processing for displaying bonus state.

(Step S117-16-1)
In step S117-16-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the "normal BB state during ART". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is the value “10” representing the “normal BB state during ART”. To do. When it is determined that the "normal BB state during ART" (step S117-16-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-16-2, and the "normal BB state during ART" is not set. If it is determined (step S117-16-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S117-16-8.

(Step S117-16-2)
In step S117-16-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is the end time of the "normal BB". Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the bonus operation flag provided in the main RAM 303 is “OFF” to determine whether or not the “normal BB” has ended. Perform processing. When it is determined that the "normal BB" is at the end (step S117-16-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-16-3, and the "normal BB" is not at the end. When it is determined that (step S117-16-2 = No), the subroutine for the display bonus state process is ended, the subroutine for the display state state process is also ended, and the process is advanced to step S101 of the main loop process. Transition.

(Step S117-16-3)
In step S117-16-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the advantageous period flag is “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the advantageous period flag provided in the main RAM 303 is “1”. If it is determined that the advantage period flag is "ON" (step S117-16-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-16-4 and the advantage period flag is not "ON". If determined (step S117-16-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S117-16-5.

(Step S117-16-4)
In step S117-16-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the "ART preparation state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value “5” indicating the “ART preparation state” in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S117-16-4 ends, the processing proceeds to step S117-16-7.

(Step S117-16-5)
In step S117-16-5, the main CPU 301 performs processing for shifting to the "normal state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value “0” indicating the “normal state” in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S117-16-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-16-6.

(Step S117-16-6)
In step S117-16-6, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning off the advantageous period end flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting "0" to the advantageous period end flag provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S117-16-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-16-7.

(Step S117-16-7)
In step S117-16-7, the main CPU 301 performs processing for shifting the gaming state to the "first RT gaming state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value "1" indicating the "first RT game state" in the game state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S117-16-7 ends, the subroutine for the display bonus state process ends, the subroutine for the display state state process also ends, and the process moves to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S117-16-8)
In step S117-16-8, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the “normal BB state at normal time”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 executes processing for determining whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is the value “7” indicating the “normal BB state”. To do. Then, when it is determined that the “normal BB state is in the normal state” (step S117-16-8 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-16-9, and the “normal BB state is not in the normal state”. If it is determined (step S117-16-8 = No), the process proceeds to step S117-16-14.

(Step S117-16-9)
In step S117-16-9, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is the end time of the "normal BB". Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the bonus operation flag provided in the main RAM 303 is “OFF” to determine whether or not the “normal BB” has ended. Perform processing. When it is determined that the "normal BB" is at the end (step S117-16-9 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-16-10, and the "normal BB" is not at the end. If it is determined (step S117-16-9 = No), the subroutine for the display bonus state is ended, the subroutine for the display state state process is also ended, and the process is returned to step S101 of the main loop process. Transition.

(Step S117-16-10)
In step S117-16-10, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART preparation state flag is "ON". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART ready state flag provided in the main RAM 303 is “1”. Then, when it is determined that the ART preparation state flag is “ON” (step S117-16-10 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-16-11, and the ART preparation state flag is “ON”. When it is determined that it is not (step S117-16-10 = No), the process proceeds to step S117-16-12.

(Step S117-16-11)
In step S117-16-11, the main CPU 301 performs processing for shifting to the "ART preparation state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value “5” indicating the “ART preparation state” in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S117-16-11 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-16-13.

(Step S117-16-12)
In Step S117-16-12, the main CPU 301 performs processing for shifting to the "normal state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value “0” indicating the “normal state” in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S117-16-12 ends, the processing proceeds to step S117-16-13.

(Step S117-16-13)
In step S117-16-13, the main CPU 301 performs processing for shifting the game state to the "first RT game state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value "1" indicating the "first RT game state" in the game state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of steps S117-16-13 ends, the subroutine for the display bonus state processing ends, the subroutine for the display state-specific processing also ends, and the processing moves to step S101 of the main loop processing.

(Step S117-16-14)
In Step S117-16-14, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the "special BB state during ART". Specifically, the main CPU 301 executes a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is the value “11” representing the “special BB state during ART”. To do. When it is determined that the "special BB state during ART" (step S117-16-14 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-16-15, and the "special BB state during ART" is not set. When it is determined that (step S117-16-14 = No), the process proceeds to step S117-16-23.

(Step S117-16-15)
In step S117-16-15, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is the time of ending the "special BB". Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the bonus operation flag provided in the main RAM 303 is “OFF” to determine whether or not the “special BB” is over. Perform processing. If it is determined that the "special BB" is at the end (step S117-16-15 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-16-16, and it is not the end of the "special BB". If it is determined (step S117-16-15 = No), the subroutine for the display bonus state is ended, the subroutine for the display state-specific processing is also ended, and the processing is advanced to step S101 of the main loop processing. Transition.

(Step S117-16-16)
In step S117-16-16, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the advantageous period flag is “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the advantageous period flag provided in the main RAM 303 is “1”. When it is determined that the advantageous period flag is “ON” (step S117-16-16 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-16-17, and the advantageous period flag is not “ON”. If determined (step S117-16-16 = No), the process proceeds to step S117-16-20.

(Step S117-16-17)
In step S117-16-17, the main CPU 301 performs a process of adding the value of the ART addition game counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of adding, for example, “10” to the value of the ART addition game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. In addition, the number of games that can be played in the "added ART state" is stored in the number-of-added-games counter. Here, the value to be added to the number-of-games to be added to ART may be a predetermined value as described above, or may be determined by lottery. Then, when the processing of step S117-16-17 ends, the processing proceeds to step S117-16-18.

(Steps S117-16-18)
In step S117-16-18, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the "ART addition state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value “12” indicating the “ART addition state” in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of steps S117-16-18 ends, the processing proceeds to steps S117-16-19.

(Steps S117-16-19)
In step S117-16-19, the main CPU 301 performs processing for shifting the game state to the "third RT game state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value “3” indicating the “third RT gaming state” in the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of steps S117-16-19 ends, the subroutine for the display bonus state processing ends, the subroutine for the display state-specific processing also ends, and the processing moves to step S101 of the main loop processing.

(Step S117-16-20)
In Step S117-16-20, the main CPU 301 performs processing for shifting to the "normal state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value “0” indicating the “normal state” in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S117-16-20 ends, the processing proceeds to step S117-16-21.

(Steps S117-16-21)
In step S117-16-21, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the game state to the "first RT game state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value "1" indicating the "first RT game state" in the game state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of steps S117-16-21 ends, the processing proceeds to step S117-16-22.

(Step S117-16-22)
In Step S117-16-22, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning off the advantageous period end flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting "0" to the advantageous period end flag provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S117-16-22 ends, the subroutine of the display time bonus state processing ends, the subroutine of the display time state-based processing also ends, and the processing shifts to step S101 of the main loop processing.

(Step S117-16-23)
In steps S117-16-235, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is the end time of the "special BB". Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the bonus operation flag provided in the main RAM 303 is “OFF” to determine whether or not the “special BB” is over. Perform processing. Then, when it is determined that the "special BB" has ended (step S117-16-23 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-16-24, and the "special BB" does not end. If it is determined (step S117-16-23 = No), the subroutine for the display bonus state process is terminated, the subroutine for the display state state process is also terminated, and the process is advanced to step S101 of the main loop process. Transition.

(Step S117-16-24)
In step S117-16-24, the main CPU 301 performs processing for shifting to the "normal state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value “0” indicating the “normal state” in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S117-16-24 ends, the processing proceeds to step S117-16-25.

(Step S117-16-25)
In Step S117-16-25, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the game state to the "first RT game state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value "1" indicating the "first RT game state" in the game state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of steps S117-16-25 ends, the subroutine for the display bonus state processing ends, the subroutine for the display state-specific processing also ends, and the processing moves to step S101 of the main loop processing.

(Processing for ART addition status at display)
Next, with reference to FIG. 44, a description will be given of the display ART addition state processing performed in step S117-18 of FIG. Note that FIG. 44 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing for displaying ART added state.

(Step S117-18-1)
In step S117-18-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART addition game number counter is "0". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART addition game counter provided in the main RAM 303 is “0”. Then, when it is determined that the value of the ART game number counter to be added is “0” (step S117-18-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-18-2 and the ART game number counter to be added. When it is determined that the value of is not "0" (step S117-18-1 = No), the subroutine for the display ART added state is finished, and the subroutine for the display state-specific process is also finished, The processing moves to step S101 of the loop processing.

(Step S117-18-2)
In step S117-18-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the "ART state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value “5” indicating the “ART state” in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S117-18-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-18-3.

(Step S117-18-3)
In step S117-18-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the game state to the "second RT game state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value “2” indicating the “second RT game state” in the game state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S117-18-3 ends, the subroutine of the display ART added state processing ends, the subroutine of the display state-dependent processing also ends, and the processing shifts to step S101 of the main loop processing.

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S205)
In step S205, the main CPU 301 performs external signal output processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing such as setting output port data of the external centralized terminal board 30. Then, when the process of step S205 ends, the process proceeds to step S206.

(Step S206)
In step S206, the main CPU 301 performs LED display processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of creating display data of the stored number display unit 15 and the payout number display unit 16, and based on the created display data, the stored number display unit 15 and the payout number display unit. 16 controls are performed. For example, when the predetermined instruction monitor data is set, the predetermined segment of the payout amount indicator 16 is turned on according to the set instruction monitor data. Then, when the process of step S206 ends, the process proceeds to step S207.

(Step S207)
In step S207, the main CPU 301 performs regular command transmission processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 transmits a command having information on operable buttons (left stop button 11, middle stop button 12, right stop button 13, MAXBET button 8) to the sub-control board 400. And so on. Then, when the process of step S207 ends, the process proceeds to step S208.

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

(Step S209)
In step S209, the main CPU 301 performs a random number acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 acquires the random number value generated by the main random number generator 304 and stores the random number value in the random number storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S209 ends, the process proceeds to step S210.

(Step S210)
In step S210, the main CPU 301 performs a register restoration process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of restoring the saved register value in the process of step S201. Then, when the process of step S210 ends, the interrupt process ends and the process returns to the main loop process.

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

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

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

(Step S303)
In step S303, the sub CPU 401 performs sound control processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of outputting a sound from the speaker 33 based on the sound data determined by the sound data determination process of step S302-3-3 described later. Then, when the process of step S303 ends, the process proceeds to step S304.

(Step S304)
In step S304, the sub CPU 401 performs LED control processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 controls the LED 32 based on the LED data determined by the LED data determination process of step S302-3-2 described later. Then, when the process of step S304 ends, the process proceeds to step S305.

(Step S305)
In step S305, the sub CPU 401 performs image control processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 controls the liquid crystal display device 31 based on the image data determined by the image data determination process of step S302-3-4 described later. Then, when the process of step S305 ends, the process proceeds to step S306.

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

(Main control board communication processing)
Next, the main control board communication process performed by the process of step S302 of FIG. 46 will be described based on FIG. 47. Note that FIG. 47 is a diagram showing a subroutine of main control board communication processing.

(Step S302-1)
In step S302-1, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of determining whether a different command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of determining whether the command received from the main control board 300 is a command different from the previously received command. If it is determined that a different command has been received (step S302-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-2, and if it is determined that a different command has not been received (step S302). −1 = No), the subroutine of the main control board communication process is ended, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S302-2)
In step S302-2, the sub CPU 401 performs a game information storage process. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of creating game information based on a command different from the previously transmitted command and storing the game information in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 403. Then, when the process of step S302-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3.

(Step S302-3)
In step S302-3, the sub CPU 401 performs command analysis processing which will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. In the process, the sub CPU 401 executes a process based on the game information stored in the process of step S302-2. Then, when the process of step S302-3 ends, the subroutine of the main control board communication process ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Command analysis process)
Next, the command analysis process performed by the process of step S302-3 of FIG. 47 will be described with reference to FIG. 48 is a diagram showing a subroutine of command analysis processing.

(Step S302-3-1)
In step S302-3-1, the sub CPU 401 performs a sub effect determination process which will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of selecting an effect determination table provided in the sub ROM 402 based on the command received from the main control board 300. Then, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of determining an effect executed by the liquid crystal display device 31 or the like, based on the selected effect determination table, the designation information of the display operation order, and the like. Then, when the process of step S302-3-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-2.

(Step S302-3-2)
In step S302-3-2, the sub CPU 401 performs LED data determination processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of determining LED data corresponding to the effect determined in the sub effect determination process. When the process of step S302-3-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-3.

(Step S302-3-3)
In step S302-3-3, the sub CPU 401 performs sound data determination processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of determining sound data corresponding to the effect determined by the sub effect determination process. Then, when the process of step S302-3-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4.

(Step S302-3-4)
In step S302-3-4, the sub CPU 401 performs image data determination processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of determining image data corresponding to the effect determined by the sub effect determination process. When the process of step S302-3-4 ends, the command analysis process subroutine ends, and the process moves to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Sub effect determination process)
Next, based on FIG. 49, the sub effect determination process performed by the process of step S302-3-1 of FIG. 48 will be described. 49. FIG. 49 is a diagram showing a sub-effect determination process subroutine.

(Step S302-3-1-1)
In step S302-3-1-1, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of determining whether or not an advantageous period winning command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of determining whether or not the command received from the main control board 300 is the advantageous period winning command. When it is determined that the advantageous period winning command is received (step S302-3-1-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-2, and the advantageous period winning command is received. If it is determined that it is not (step S302-3-1-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-3.

(Step S302-3-1-2)
In step S302-3-1-2, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of determining an effect based on winning the advantageous period. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of selecting an effect determination table provided in the sub ROM 402 based on the advantageous period winning command received from the main control board 300. Then, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of determining an effect or the like suggesting the advantageous period winning executed by the liquid crystal display device 31 or the like, based on the selected effect determination table. When the process of step S302-3-1-2 ends, the sub effect determination process subroutine ends, and the process moves to step S302-3-2 of the command analysis process.

(Step S302-3-1-3)
In step S302-3-1-3, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of determining an effect based on the received command. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of selecting an effect determination table provided in the sub ROM 402 based on the command received from the main control board 300. Then, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of determining an effect executed by the liquid crystal display device 31 or the like, based on the selected effect determination table, the designation information of the display operation order, and the like. Then, when the process of step S302-3-1-3 ends, the sub effect determination process subroutine ends, and the process moves to step S302-3-2 of the command analysis process.

  In the above process, when the advantageous period winning command is received, the effect or the like suggesting the advantageous period winning command is decided, but the advantageous period winning command is suggested to be offset from the time when the advantageous period winning command is received. You may make it perform the effect etc. For example, an effect or the like suggesting an advantageous period winning may be performed in synchronization with the lighting of the period indicator (the period display segment 16a of the payout number indicator 16), or the period indicator (the period of the payout number indicator 16). An effect or the like suggesting the winning of the advantageous period may be performed after the timing at which the display segment 16a) is turned on. Further, in the above process, the sub CPU 401 changes the timing of the process for receiving the advantageous period winning command, but the main CPU 301 sets the timing for transmitting the advantageous period winning command to the sub control board 400. It may be changed.

(Comparison of ART ready state winning and chance state winning)
Next, based on FIG. 50, the state transitions when the “ART preparation state” is won and when the “chance state” is won will be described.

  In FIG. 50, the state managed by the main control board 300, the contents of the effect, the lighting or extinguishing state of the period display (the period display segment 16a of the payout number display 16), and whether or not it is the “advantageous period” Or is shown.

  First, in the "normal state", the period indicator is off, and the "normal period" is not the "advantageous period". Then, as the effect, the normal effect is performed.

  Next, as shown in the timing of (A), when the transition to the "ART preparation state" is won by the advantageous period lottery, the state shifts from the "normal state" to the "prediction state". Then, the period indicator lights up and the "advantageous period" is reached. In addition, as an effect, an effect in the "predictive state" is performed.

  Next, as shown in the timing of (B), when the ending condition (digest of a predetermined number of games) of the "precursor state" is satisfied, the "precursor state" is shifted to the "ART preparation state". The period indicator continues to light up and the "advantageous period" continues. Then, when shifting to the "ART preparation state", a production for the "ART preparation state" is performed as a production. Thereby, it can be suggested that the transition to the "ART state" is confirmed.

  Then, as shown in the timing of (D), when the transition condition to the "ART state" (transition to the "second RT gaming state") is satisfied, the "ART preparation state" is transitioned to the "ART state". The period indicator continues to light up and the "advantageous period" continues. When the "ART state" is entered, the "ART state" effect is produced as an effect.

  On the other hand, as shown in the timing of (A), even when the transition to the “chance state” is won by the advantageous period lottery, the state is “normal” as when the transition to the “ART preparation state” is won. Transition from "state" to "predictive state". Then, the period indicator lights up and the "advantageous period" is reached. In addition, as an effect, an effect in the "predictive state" is performed. Therefore, although the player can confirm the transition to the "advantageous period" in the "symptom state", whether the player has won the transition to the "ART preparation state" or transition to the "chance state". I can't judge if I won.

  Next, as shown in the timing of (B), when the condition of ending the "precursor state" (digest of a predetermined number of games) is satisfied, the "precursor state" is shifted to the "chance state". The period indicator continues to light up and the "advantageous period" continues. When the "chance state" is entered, the "chance state" effect is produced as an effect. As a result, it can be suggested that the transition was to the “chance state”. Although the transition to the "ART state" is not fixed, "Bernavi" etc. are performed even in the "chance state", and there is a possibility of transition to the "ART preparation state". Since it is played, it is possible to continue the game with an interest.

  Next, as shown in the timing of (C), when the ending condition of the “chance state” (digest of a predetermined number of games) is satisfied, the “chance state” is changed to the “normal state”. As a result, the period indicator is turned off, the "advantageous period" ends, and the "normal period" is entered. Then, when the transition to the "normal state" is performed, the effect for the "normal state" is performed.

  In the above example, when the “normal state” is changed to the “predictive state”, the state is changed to either the “ART preparation state” or the “chance state”, but not limited to this. When the "normal state" shifts to the "predictive state", a case where the state directly returns to the "normal state" without shifting to the "ART preparation state" or the "chance state" may occur. In this case, in the "normal state", when the "normal return game" that shifts to the "symptom state" and returns to the "normal state" is selected, the "symptom state" is directly changed to the "normal state" Become.

  In the “prediction state”, the transition to the “normal state” is performed when a predetermined condition, for example, a predetermined number of games is completed. The "predictive state" is the "advantageous period". Therefore, if the "Bernavi" has not occurred yet, the "navigation period" is changed to the "normal period" after the "navigation period" is satisfied and the bell navigation is generated. Therefore, before the occurrence of "Bernavi", if the predetermined number of games, which is the ending condition of the "precursor state", ends, the state shifts from the "precursor state" to the "normal state", but Will continue. For example, consider a case where a "32" game is set as the "predictive state", and "Bernavi" occurs in the "48th" game after the transition to the "precursive state". In this case, the "predicament state" is entered, and the "prediction state" and the "advantageous period" between the "32" games, but the "normal state" from the 33rd game to the 48th game. "Is an advantageous period". Then, after "Bernavi", the "advantageous period" ends and the "normal period" is entered, so that the "normal state" becomes the "normal period".

  In addition, naturally, even when the "normal return game" is selected, the period display segment 16a of the payout amount indicator 16 is turned on when the "progress state" is entered. Therefore, even if the period display segment 16a of the payout number display 16 is lit, the player has won the "ART transfer lottery" in which a large profit can be expected, or the "normal return game" in which a small profit can be expected is selected. Since it is not possible to judge whether or not it is possible, the range of games can be expanded and the interest can be improved.

(Example of production when winning the "ART ready state")
Next, based on FIG. 51, an effect when the "ART preparation state" is won will be described.

  First, FIG. 51A shows a state immediately after the start lever 10 is operated in the “normal state”. Since the state managed by the main control board 300 is the "normal state", the period display segment 16a of the payout amount indicator 16 is in the off state, which is the "normal period". Here, by the internal lottery process, the watermelon with the winning number [13] is won, and by winning the ART preparation state transition lottery process, the transition to the “ART preparation state” is determined.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 51 (B), the state after the payout processing after the third stop operation of the game in which the winning of the ART preparation state transition lottery processing and the transition to the "ART preparation state" are determined is shown. . Here, the symbol combination “watermelon” + “watermelon” + “watermelon” is stopped and displayed on the activated line. Further, since the shift to the "ART preparation state" is decided, the period display segment 16a of the payout number display 16 is turned on. Since the player has won the ART preparation state transition lottery, the "normal state" is transited to the "predictive state" (transition to the "ART preparation state" after the "precursor state" is completed).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 51 (C), the next game shifts to the "predictive state", and the effect in the "precursive state" is started. Note that the period display segment 16a of the payout amount indicator 16 that has been turned on in the previous game is still on, and the "advantageous period" is reached.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 51 (D) and 51 (E), when the ending condition of the “presage state” (digest of a predetermined number of games) is satisfied, the “presence state” is changed to the “ART preparation state”. To be done. In addition, the period display segment 16a of the payout number indicator 16 continues to light up, and the "advantageous period" continues.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 51 (F), the game shifts to the "ART preparation state" from the next game, and the effect in the "ART preparation state" is started. Thereby, the player can be sure of the shift to the "ART state". In addition, the period display segment 16a of the payout number indicator 16 continues to light up, and the "advantageous period" continues.

(Example of production when winning the "chance state")
Next, based on FIG. 52, an effect when the "chance state" is won will be described.

  First, FIG. 52A shows a state immediately after the start lever 10 is operated in the “normal state”. Since the state managed by the main control board 300 is the "normal state", the period display segment 16a of the payout amount indicator 16 is in the off state, which is the "normal period". Here, the transition to the “chance state” is determined by winning the watermelon with the winning number [13] by the internal lottery process and winning the chance state transition lottery process.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 52B, the state after the payout process after the third stop operation of the game in which the chance state transition lottery process is won and the transition to the “chance state” is determined is shown. Here, the symbol combination “watermelon” + “watermelon” + “watermelon” is stopped and displayed on the activated line. Further, since the shift to the "chance state" is determined, the period display segment 16a of the payout amount display 16 is turned on. Since the player has won the chance state transition lottery, the "normal state" is shifted to the "predictive state" (the "chance state" is transitioned after the "precursor state" is completed).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 52C, the next game shifts to the "precursor state", and the effect in the "precursor state" is started. Note that the period display segment 16a of the payout amount indicator 16 that has been turned on in the previous game is still on, and the "advantageous period" is reached.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 52 (D) and FIG. 52 (E), when the condition of ending the “presage state” (digest of a predetermined number of games) is satisfied, the “presence state” is shifted to the “chance state”. It In addition, the period display segment 16a of the payout number indicator 16 continues to light up, and the "advantageous period" continues.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 52 (F), the next game is shifted to the "chance state", and the effect in the "chance state" is started. As a result, for the first time after the game has been played, the player does not light the period display segment 16a of the payout number indicator 16 (notify the "advantageous period"), instead of notifying the shift to the "ART preparation state". It is possible to confirm that it was the notification of the shift to the “chance state”. In addition, the period display segment 16a of the payout number indicator 16 continues to light up, and the "advantageous period" continues.

(Lighting timing of period indicator)
Next, the lighting timing of the period indicator (the period display segment 16a of the payout number indicator 16) will be described with reference to FIG.

In the above-described embodiment, the lighting timing of the period display segment 16a of the payout number indicator 16 is set to be performed immediately after the payout process, but the timing is not limited to this and may be the following timing.
That is, the light may be turned on at any time between the time when the advantageous period transition lottery is won and the time when the next game is started (when the medal can be inserted in the next game).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 53, it may be turned on together with the operation of the start lever 10 (pattern A), or may be turned on immediately before the start of rotation of the reel (pattern B). Further, it may be turned on (pattern C) immediately before the first stop operation, or may be turned on (pattern D) after all reels are stopped. Further, it may be turned on (pattern E) at the end of the game won in the advantageous period transition lottery (the game immediately before the transition to the advantageous period).

In addition to the above embodiment, the following may be performed.
That is, in the “4th RT gaming state” (“carry-over state”), as a winning combination, a “special replay F” may be won in addition to the “normal replay”. Then, when the right stop button 13 is set to the first stop when the "special replay F" is won, the symbol combination "replay-replay-BAR" (hereinafter, "combination of symbols relating to special notification replay" Can be displayed on the active line.

  In addition, when the left stop button 11 or the middle stop button 12 is set to the first stop, the "symbol combination relating to the first normal replay" is displayed on the activated line. Even when the right stop button 13 is set to the first stop, even when the right stop button 13 is operated at a timing when the “combination of symbols relating to special notification replay” cannot be displayed on the activated line, the “first normal The symbol combination relating to replay "will be displayed on the activated line.

  When the "special replay F" is determined as the winning combination in the "carry-over state", the main CPU 301 causes the payout number display 16 to set the right stop button 13 to the first stop "third instruction monitor data". Is displayed and the third instruction monitor data information is transmitted to the sub control board 400. Upon receiving the third instruction monitor data information from the main control board 300, the sub CPU 401 executes control such as performing an effect display with the right stop button 13 as the first stop on the liquid crystal display device 31.

  In performing the control as described above, when the "normal replay" is determined as the winning combination in the "normal state", a lottery or the like is performed, and the right stop button 13 is first displayed on the payout number display unit 16. At the same time, so-called "gase production" such as display of "third instruction monitor data" to be stopped, and production display in which the right stop button 13 is made to be the first stop on the liquid crystal display device 31 is also performed.

  By doing this, in the "carry-over state", when the player wins the "special replay F", the player performs the stop operation aiming at the "BAR" symbol by setting the right stop button 13 as the first stop. If the "combination of symbols relating to special notification replay" can be displayed on the activated line, it is possible to recognize that the "bonus" is won, so that the interest can be improved.

  In the above, in the "4th RT gaming state", the "special replay F" is won as the winning combination in addition to the "normal replay", but the winning combination is not limited to this, and the "normal replay" is selected. The “special replay F” may be won instead of the “special replay F”.

  In the present embodiment, the “chance state” is one, but the number is not limited to this. It is possible to provide a plurality of "chance states" in which the transition probability to the "ART preparation state" and the number of games in the "chance state" are different.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the "ART preparation state" is entered, the "ART state" is always entered. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the entry into the "ART state" is confirmed. Instead of providing the “ART preparation state”, a plurality of “chance states” having different transition probabilities to the “ART state” may be provided.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the probability of transitioning to the “ART preparation state” in the “chance state” is higher than that in the “normal state”, but the present invention is not limited to this and is the same as the “normal state”. May be. In addition, the transition lottery to the “ART preparation state” may not be performed.

  Further, as described above, a plurality of “chance states” are provided, one “chance state” is used for the transition drawing to the “ART preparation state”, and the other “chance state” is drawn to the “ART preparation state”. May not be performed. Further, in this case, the "ART preparation state" may not be provided as described above.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the predetermined number of games is played in the “chance state”, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the “normal state” can be set by performing “Bernavi” once. Good. In this case, the "normal state" may be set immediately after executing "Bernavi", or the "normal state" may be set after executing "Bernavi", after a predetermined number of games, or after a predetermined condition is satisfied. You may make it shift to. Further, the “Bernavi” is not limited to once but may be a predetermined number of times.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the determination of the end of the “ART state” is performed by the number of games, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of medals paid out, the number of medals net increase, and other conditions may be used.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in the “normal state”, the lottery for shifting to the “chance state” and the shift to the “ART preparation state” which is more advantageous to the player than the “chance state” In addition to performing the lottery, even if any one of the above transition lottery is won, the state is shifted to each state through the “predictive state”. Then, when the "normal state" is changed to the "predictive state", the period display segment 16a indicating the "advantageous period" is turned on, and in the "precursor state", the transition to the "chance state" is determined. Even if the transition to the "ART preparation state" is determined, the same indication effect is performed and then the state is changed to and the suggestion effect suggesting each state is performed. Therefore, even if the player enters the "advantageous period" and lights the period display segment 16a, whether or not he / she wins the transition lottery to the "chance state" or the transition lottery to the "ART preparation state" during the "predictive state". It is possible to prevent the player who has won the prize from being exposed to the player and improve the interest.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when a lottery for transition to the advantageous period is won, after performing an effect suggesting that the advantageous period is won, the period indicator (the period display of the payout number indicator 16 is displayed). Since the segment 16a) is turned on, the period indicator is turned on so that the advantageous period winning is not exposed to the player first, and the production is fully utilized to improve the enjoyment of the game. Can be made.

  In addition, as another method, when winning the lottery for transition to the advantageous period, the lighting indicating the period indicator (the period display segment 16a of the payout number indicator 16) and the effect suggesting the advantageous period winning are synchronized. Therefore, by turning on the period indicator, it is possible to confirm that the advantageous period win is not exposed to the player first, and at the same time, confirm that the suggestive effect indicates the advantageous period win by turning on the period indicator. It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

  In addition, as another method, in the case where the transition period lottery to the advantageous period is won, the period indicator (the period display segment 16a of the payout number indicator 16a is displayed before the timing of performing the effect suggesting the advantageous period winning. ) Is lit, it is possible for the player who is familiar with the game to recognize the winning of the advantageous period without feeling the bother of the production. Further, a player who is familiar with the game can recognize the winning of the advantageous period in advance by turning on the period display than that of a general player, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  Even if the above-mentioned effect suggesting the advantageous period win is an effect suggesting the win instantly (for example, the display of characters such as “ART preparation transition!”), The win is suggested over a predetermined effect time. It may be an effect (for example, a confrontation and winning).

  In the present embodiment, for example, the “chance state” constitutes the first specific state of the present application, and the “ART preparation state” constitutes the second specific state of the present application. Further, in the present embodiment, the "advantageous period" constitutes the "special period" of the present application.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 constitutes the period control means of the present application. Further, in the present embodiment, the period display segment 16a of the payout number indicator 16 constitutes the special period display means of the present application.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 constitutes the state control means of the present application. Further, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 constitutes a specific state transition lottery means of the present application. Further, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 401 constitutes the suggestion effecting means of the present application.

1 gaming machine 2 cabinet 3 front door 5 keyhole 6 medal slot 7 BET button 7sw BET switch 8 MAXBET button 8sw MAXBET switch 9 settlement button 9sw settlement switch 10 start lever 10sw start switch 11 left stop button 11sw left stop switch 12 middle stop button 12sw Middle stop switch 13 Right stop button 13sw Right stop switch 14 Selector 14s Selector sensor 15 Reservation number display 16 Discharge number display 16a Period display segment 17s Door opening / closing sensor 18 Left reel 19 Middle reel 20 Right reel 21 Production button 21s Production button Sensor 22 Cross key 22s Cross key sensor 23 Display window 24 Pan unit 25 Medal payout opening 26 First BET lamp 27 Second BET lamp 28 Third BET lamp 30 External Middle terminal plate 31 liquid crystal display device 32 LED
33 speaker 100 status board 150 reel control board 151 left stepping motor 152 middle stepping motor 153 right stepping motor 154s left reel sensor 155s middle reel sensor 156s right reel sensor 200 power board 201 power button 201sw power switch 202 hopper 202s hopper sensor 300 main control Substrate 301 Main CPU
302 Main ROM
303 Main RAM
304 Main random number generator 400 Sub control board 401 Sub CPU
402 Sub ROM
403 Sub RAM
404 Sub random number generator 500 Production control board 501 Production control CPU
502 Production control ROM
503 Production control RAM
504 CGROM
505 Sound source IC
506 sound source ROM
507 VDP

Claims (1)

By detecting the start operation by the player, one of the predetermined winning combinations is determined, and a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols arranged on the respective peripheral surfaces are variably displayed, and the player is selected. By detecting the stop operation by the, the plurality of reels that are variably displayed are stopped, and in the gaming machine that gives a predetermined privilege when the stopped symbol combination is a predetermined symbol combination,
A period control means for controlling the normal period and a special period different from the normal period,
Special period display means for displaying that it is the special period,
State control means for controlling a normal state in the normal period, a first specific state in the special period, and a second specific state in the special period that is more advantageous to the player than the first specific state,
Suggestion production means for producing an indication of the state controlled by the state control means,
Specific state transition lottery means for performing transition lottery to the first specific state and the second specific state,
Equipped with
When the one winning combination is determined in the normal state, the suggestion producing means has the same sign regardless of which of the first specific state and the second specific state is won by the transfer lottery. were allowed to perform the effect, it has rows directing suggests the first specific state or the second specific state was elected,
The special period display means displays that it is the special period at the time of the sign presentation,
A gaming machine characterized by that.