JP2015012919A - Game machine and game system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of easily acquiring an error situation of the game machine.SOLUTION: The game machine stores a machine unique ID in a machine unique value storage part 306 and an error situation in an error situation storage part 416. An information processing server stores game history information and the error situations according to game machines and machine models. The game machine, by a command to terminate a history recording game, converts the machine unique ID, the game history, and the error situation into two-dimensional code information and displays it. A player reads the two-dimensional code by an information terminal and transmits it to the information processing server. The information processing server acquires the information based on the two-dimensional code to update the game history and update the error situation on the basis of the acquired information. This configuration can thus use a player's registration operation of the game history to the information server and easily acquire the error situation of the game machine without placing any burden on the maker and the parlor staff.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

  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 draws the extracted random number value for each role. Based on the internal lottery table in which the values are specified, it is determined whether or not it is allowed to have a combination of symbols corresponding to the combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal lottery”), and the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination is determined. The reels are controlled to stop based on the combination that is allowed to be aligned on the active line (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) and the player's stop button operation, and the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination is effective. Stop display on the line.

  At this time, if no winning combination is won in the internal lottery (that is, “losing”), the combination of symbols related to the winning combination is displayed no matter what timing the stop button is operated. Not. In addition, depending on the combination determined as an internal winning combination, if the stop button is not operated at an appropriate timing, the combination of symbols related to the combination will not be stopped and displayed on the active line, or at any timing the stop button Even if the operation is performed, there is a combination in which the combination of symbols related to the combination is displayed on the active line in a stopped manner. Further, depending on the combination determined as the internal winning combination, there is a combination in which a combination of symbols related to the combination is not displayed unless the operation sequence of the plurality of stop buttons is an appropriate operation sequence.

  In other words, if it is determined that a combination that does not stop and display a combination of symbols related to a combination on the active line unless the stop button is operated at an appropriate timing or in an appropriate operation sequence is determined as an internal winning combination. The player is required to have a certain skill regarding the operation of the stop button because the stop operation is required in the timing and the appropriate operation order.

  Further, in such a gaming machine, when a specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, the game machine is shifted to a relatively advantageous state for the player. Here, the relatively advantageous state for the player is a bonus game (“RB (Regular Bonus)”, “BB (Big Bonus)” that improves the probability that the winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination. ) ”,“ CB (challenge bonus) ”,“ MB (middle bonus) ”, etc.), and replays that allow the start of the game by operating the start lever without performing game value input operations are internal winning roles Replay time to improve the probability of being determined (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “RT”), and combinations of symbols related to the internal winning combination unless the stop button is operated in an appropriate operation sequence while operating this RT Is not displayed (or if multiple internal winners are winning at the same time, a combination of symbols that is disadvantageous to the player is displayed) If the internal winning combination is determined, the assist replay time of operation order or the like of the appropriate stop button is notified is (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "ART") or the like. Therefore, the player plays the game while desiring to shift to a relatively advantageous state for the player.

  Also, in conventional gaming machines, “error” may occur due to the occurrence of an artificial fraud, a failure of a device due to a mechanical or unexpected situation, or a failure. Some of the error situations that have occurred in this way are stored in the gaming machine and are notified to the outside as needed.

  Also, in most halls where a large number of gaming machines are installed, a hall computer that centrally manages the gaming information of each gaming machine is provided, which is used for efficient management of the halls and improvement of services to players. And the said error condition is sent to a hall computer (refer patent document 1).

JP 2008-167756 A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine described above, the line capacity provided with the hall computer is limited, and only a specific small amount of error can be output to the hall computer. In addition, when a gaming machine manufacturer or the like tries to obtain an error situation, the information cannot be obtained automatically unless he / she visits the hall or the like to obtain information directly or asks for information from the hall. In addition, there is a problem that there is no way to easily obtain an error situation of a gaming machine.

  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 that can easily acquire an error situation of the gaming machine.

  In order to solve such a problem, the gaming machine according to the present invention stores individual information storage means for storing individual information capable of specifying the own machine, and stores an error situation when a predetermined error occurs. Error status storage means, display instruction input means for inputting display instructions for data transmission information, and based on the display instructions, the individual information, the error status, and other information relating to the game are converted into two-dimensional code information And information conversion display means for displaying the data transmission information.

  With this configuration, the error status of the gaming machine is included in the data transmission information and converted into two-dimensional code information. Therefore, the error status of the gaming machine can be transmitted using the data transmission / reception behavior of the player. The error status of the gaming machine can be acquired without burdening the staff of the hall.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a game history storage means for storing a history of games during the game as predetermined game history information,
The information conversion display means converts the information related to the other game including the game history into the two-dimensional code information based on the display instruction.

Furthermore, a gaming system according to the present invention is a gaming system comprising: a gaming machine that provides a game using a gaming medium; and an information processing device that stores information relating to the player who performs the game.
The gaming machine includes individual information storage means for storing individual information that can identify the own machine, error status storage means for storing an error status when a predetermined error occurs, and a history of games during the game Is stored as predetermined gaming machine game history information, display instruction input means for inputting a display instruction for data transmission information, based on the display instruction, the individual information, the error status, and others Information conversion display means for converting information relating to the game into two-dimensional code information and displaying it as the data transmission information,
The information processing apparatus includes a center game history storage unit that stores center game history information that summarizes a game history for each player, a center game machine information storage unit that stores an error status of the game machine, and player information. Center information acquisition means for acquiring gaming machine information based on the data transmission information, and updating the stored gaming machine error status based on the acquired gaming machine information, and acquiring the gaming machine information When the game machine game history information is included in the game machine, a center information control means for updating the stored center game history information is provided.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the gaming machine which can acquire the error condition of a gaming machine can be provided easily.

It is a figure which shows an example of the front view of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal structure of a cabinet. It is a figure which shows an example of the back surface of a front door. It is a figure which shows an example of the block diagram of the whole gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of a symbol arrangement | positioning table. It is a figure which shows an example of a design code table. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is "01". It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is "02". It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is "03". It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is "04". It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is "05". It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is "06". It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is "07". It is a figure which shows an example of a game state transfer table. It is a figure which shows an example of a winning area table. It is a figure which shows an example of the winning area determination table for RT0. It is a figure which shows an example of the winning area determination table for RT1. It is a figure which shows an example of the winning area determination table for RT2. It is a figure which shows an example of the winning area determination table for RT3. It is a figure which shows an example of the winning area determination table for RT4. It is a figure which shows an example of the winning area determination table for RT5. It is a figure which shows an example of the state transition diagram managed by a sub control board. It is a figure which shows an example of a state management table. It is a figure which shows an example of a pushing order alerting | reporting effect determination table. FIG. 11 shows an example of an effect determination table 1. FIG. 11 shows an example of the effect determination table 2. FIG. 11 shows an example of the effect determination table 3. It is a figure which shows an example of the Bonus preparation state transfer game number determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the specific production schedule table for specific days. It is a figure which shows an example of the specific production schedule table for day of the week. It is a figure which shows an example of a specific production opening schedule table. It is a figure which shows an example of a self-releasing mode lottery probability transfer table. It is a figure which shows an example of a reserve stock lottery table. It is a figure which shows an example of a Bonus state distribution table. It is a figure which shows an example of a promotion lottery table. It is a figure which shows an example of ART lot drawing table in Bonus state B. It is a figure which shows an example of a navigation stock addition lottery table. It is a figure which shows an example of ART lottery table in Bonus state A. It is a figure which shows an example of the addition game number determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the navigation stock lottery table for ART game number determination states. It is a figure which shows the program start process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main loop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the game state transfer process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the RT game state transfer process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the main board | substrate communication task in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the sound control task in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the lamp control task in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the image control task in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the production content determination process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the process at the time of the reel rotation start reception command reception in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the process at the time of the reel stop command reception in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the main process in an image control board. It is a figure which shows the drawing completion interruption process in an image control board | substrate. It is a figure which shows the interruption process in an image control board. It is a figure which shows the operation input control process 1 in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the operation input control process 2 in an effect control board. It is a display example of the selection screen of a history recording game. It is a display example of a password input screen. It is a display example of a screen for ending a history recording game. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the whole game system. It is a schematic block diagram of an information processing server and an information terminal. It is a figure which shows an example of the information converted into two dimensions.

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

(Composition of gaming machine)
First, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to the present invention will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a front view of a gaming machine, and FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of an internal structure of a cabinet 2. Moreover, FIG. 3 is a figure which shows an example of the back surface of a front door.

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

(Cabinet 2, hinge mechanism 2a, front door 3)
The cabinet 2 is a substantially rectangular box and has an opening on the front side. Moreover, the front door 3 is pivotally supported by the hinge mechanism 2a provided on the front left side of the cabinet 2 so that it can be opened and closed.

(Keyhole 4)
The key hole 4 is provided on the central right side of the front door 3 and is provided for locking and unlocking the front door 3 by a locking device (not shown). Here, when a store clerk or the like of a game store performs a maintenance operation, changes a set value, or the like, the locking device (not shown) provided on the front door 3 is unlocked and locked. First, a special key (not shown) is inserted into the keyhole 4 of the front door 3 to unlock it, and the front door 3 is opened to perform maintenance work, change of setting values, and the like. Then, when the maintenance work, the change of the set value, and the like are finished, a dedicated key (not shown) is inserted into the keyhole 4 of the front door 3 and locked.

(Side lamps 5a, 5b)
The side lamps 5a and 5b are provided at the left and right ends of the front door 3 when viewed from the front, and incorporate high-intensity light emitting diodes. Further, the side lamps 5a and 5b are designed and designed with shapes, colors, patterns, pictures, etc. appealing to the player's vision, and will be described later at predetermined timings such as during an ART state, during a predetermined production, and during a demonstration. An effect is performed by performing lighting or blinking control by the sub-control board 400. Hereinafter, the side lamps 5a and 5b may be collectively referred to as “side lamp 5”.

(Medal slot 6)
The medal slot 6 is provided on the right side of a cross key 19 to be described later and is provided for a player to insert a medal.

(1BET button 7)
The 1BET button 7 is provided below a start lamp 23, which will be described later, and is provided to use one medal out of credited medals for a game.

(MAX-BET button 8)
The MAX-BET button 8 is provided on the right side of the 1BET button 7 in front view, and is provided to use the maximum number of medals that can be used in one game among the credited medals. In the present embodiment, the maximum value of medals that can be used in one game (one game) is three. In the following description, the 1 BET button 7 and the MAX-BET button 8 may be collectively referred to as “BET buttons 7, 8”.

(Checkout button 9)
The checkout button 9 is provided below a start lamp 23 described later, and is provided for adjusting a credited medal among medals acquired by the player. In the present embodiment, the maximum creditable number is “50”.

(Start lever 10)
The start lever 10 is provided on the right side of the checkout button 9 when viewed from the front, and is provided to detect a game start operation by the player. Here, based on the detection of the start operation, a random value is extracted by a main control board 300 described later, and rotation of a left reel 17a, a middle reel 17b, and a right reel 17c described later is started. Further, the grip ball portion of the start lever 10 is formed of a light-transmitting resin, and a start lever effect lamp 42 described later is built in the grip ball portion. Then, the sub control board 400 described later performs lighting / flashing control of the start lever effect lamp 42 based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition. Thereby, an effect appealing to the player's vision is performed.

(Left stop button 11, middle stop button 12, right stop button 13, stop button unit 14)
The left stop button 11, middle stop button 12, and right stop button 13 are provided on the right side of the start lever 10 as viewed from the front, and are unitized by a stop button unit 14. The left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 are provided for detecting a stop operation for stopping rotation of the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c, which will be described later, by the player. ing. In the following, the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 may be collectively referred to as “stop buttons 11, 12, 13”.
The stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 each have a stop button effect lamp (not shown). Then, the sub-control board 400 described later performs lighting / flashing control of the stop button effect lamp based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied. Thereby, an effect appealing to the player's vision is performed.

(Return button 15)
The return button 15 is provided on the right side of the stop button unit 14 when viewed from the front. The return button 15 is provided to return a jammed medal when a medal inserted into the medal slot 6 is jammed in a selector 16 described later.

(Selector 16)
The selector 16 is provided inside the medal insertion slot 6 and is provided for determining whether or not the material or shape of the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 is appropriate. The selector 16 is provided with a medal sensor 16s for detecting the passage of an appropriate medal. When the medal sensor 16s determines that the medal inserted into the medal slot 6 is an appropriate medal, the appropriate medal is guided to the hopper 520 described later by the hopper guide member 522 described later. To do. On the other hand, when the medal sensor 16s determines that the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 is not an appropriate medal, the medal payout outlet 33 discharges the medal through the guide member 523 described later.

(Left reel 17a, middle reel 17b, right reel 17c, reel unit 17d)
The left reel 17a, middle reel 17b, and right reel 17c are provided inside the cabinet 2, and each has a cylindrical structure. Further, a translucent sheet is mounted on the circumferential surface of the cylindrical structure of the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c, and a plurality of types of symbols are drawn in a row on the sheet. Yes. The left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c are rotationally driven by exciting stepping motors 101, 102, and 103, which will be described later, and a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed. In this embodiment, the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c are unitized by a reel unit 17d, and the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c can be easily attached to and detached from the gaming machine 1. It has become. Hereinafter, the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c may be collectively referred to as “reel 17”.

(Direction button 18)
The effect button 18 is provided on the right side of the MAX-BET button 8 when viewed from the front. When a player's operation is detected during a predetermined effect, the sub-control board 400 described later causes the liquid crystal display device 41 described later. Control. The 1BET button 7 and the MAX-BET button 8 can be shared with the effect button 18 without providing the effect button 18. In this case, a command is transmitted to the sub-control board 400 based on the operation of the 1BET button 7 or the MAX-BET button 8, and the sub-control board 400 receives a liquid crystal display based on the reception of the command. The device 41 is controlled. As a result, there is no need to provide a separate production button 18, and the number of parts can be reduced.
The effect button 18 has a built-in effect button effect lamp (not shown). The sub-control board 400 described later performs lighting / flashing control of the effect button effect lamp based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied. Thereby, an effect appealing to the player's vision is performed.

(Cross key 19)
The cross key 19 is provided on the right side of the effect button 18 as viewed from the front. The cross key 19 can be pressed in at least two directions (usually four directions), and is provided to accept an operation by the player. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the cross key 19 is provided with independent keys in four directions.

(Panel 20, display window 21)
The panel 20 includes an effect lamps 22a to 22j, a start lamp 23, a BET lamps 24a to 24c, a stored number display unit 25, a game state display lamp 26, a payout number display unit 27, a throwable display unit 28, and a replay display. It is provided to display the lamp 29 and the stop operation order display lamps 30a to 30c. Further, the panel 20 is provided with a display window 21 for making a left reel 17a, a middle reel 17b, and a right reel 17c, which will be described later, visible.

(Direction lamps 22a-22j)
The effect lamps 22a to 22j are provided on the back side of the transmissive portions at the left and right ends of the panel 20, and emit light under predetermined conditions to notify the current state (for example, ART state) and the like. Is provided. The effect lamps 22 a to 22 e are provided on the left side of the display window 21 in front view, and the effect lamps 22 f to 22 j are provided on the right side of the display window 21 in front view. In the following description, the effect lamps 22a to 22j may be collectively referred to as “effect lamp 22”.

(Start lamp 23)
The start lamp 23 is provided above the 1BET button 7 and is provided to notify whether or not the start operation of the start lever 10 can be accepted. Specifically, when three medals are inserted into the medal slot 6, or when the MAX-BET button 8 is operated with the number of stored medals being three or more, the start lever 10 is turned on to notify that it is possible to accept the start operation.

(BET lamps 24a-24c)
The BET lamps 24a to 24c are provided on the right side of the start lamp 23 when viewed from the front, and are provided to notify the number of inserted medals used in the game. Specifically, when the number of medals used for a game is one, the BET lamp 24a is lit, and when the number of medals used for a game is two, the BET lamp 24b is lit. When the number of medals used in the game is three, the BET lamp 24c is turned on. In the following description, the BET lamps 24a to 24c may be collectively referred to as “BET lamp 24”.

(Storage number indicator 25)
The stored number indicator 25 is provided on the right side of the BET lamp 24 when viewed from the front. Further, the stored number display unit 25 is provided for displaying the number of stored medal medals of the player and stored in the gaming machine 1.

(Game state display lamps 26a and 26b)
The game state display lamps 26 a and 26 b are provided on the right side of the stored number display unit 25 in front view. In addition, the gaming state display lamps 26a and 26b are notified of the current gaming state by performing light emission control by the main control board 300. Hereinafter, the game state display lamps 26a and 26b may be collectively referred to as “game state display lamps 26”.

(Payout number display 27)
The payout number display device 27 is provided on the right side of the game state display lamp 26b in front view. The payout number display 27 is paid out in accordance with the number of medals inserted into the medal slot 6 or the combination of symbols arranged on the activated line activated by operating the 1 BET button 7 or the MAX-BET button 8. It is provided to display the number of medals to be paid out. Here, in the present embodiment, the effective line is a symbol displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 17a among the three symbols of the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c displayed on the display window 21; Only the lower right line connecting the symbol displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 17b and the symbol displayed in the lower stage of the right reel 17c with a straight line is regarded as an effective line.

  In the following, a line that connects a symbol displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 17a, a symbol displayed on the upper stage of the middle reel 17b, and a symbol displayed on the upper stage of the right reel 17c with a straight line is “upper” or Sometimes referred to as “upper line”. Further, a line connecting the symbol displayed in the middle stage of the left reel 17a, the symbol displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 17b, and the symbol displayed in the middle stage of the right reel 17c with a straight line is “middle stage” or “middle stage line”. May be written. In addition, a line connecting the symbol displayed at the lower stage of the left reel 17a, the symbol displayed at the lower stage of the middle reel 17b, and the symbol displayed at the lower stage of the right reel 17c is a “lower” or “lower line” May be written. Also, a line connecting the symbol displayed at the lower stage of the left reel 17a, the symbol displayed at the middle stage of the middle reel 17b, and the symbol displayed at the upper stage of the right reel 17c with a straight line is "upward to the right" or "right" It may be described as “rising line”.

(Putable indicator lamp 28)
The insertable display lamp 28 is provided on the right side of the payout number indicator 27 as viewed from the front. Further, by turning on the insertable display lamp 28, it is notified that the medals inserted into the medal slot 6 can be stored, and by turning off the insertable display lamp 28, the medal slot 6 is displayed. It is informed that it is impossible to store medals thrown in.

  In this embodiment, since the maximum number of credits that can be credited is “50”, the main control board 300 to be described later can be inserted when the number of stored medals is less than “50”. 28 is turned on, and when the number of stored medals is “50”, the insertion ready display lamp 28 is turned off. In addition, when the combination of symbols related to replay to be described later is displayed on the active line, control is performed to turn off the displayable display lamp 28.

(Replay display lamp 29)
The replay display lamp 29 is provided below the thrown-in display lamp 28. The re-game display lamp 29 is lit when a combination of symbols related to re-game to be described later is displayed on the active line. This notifies the player that the combination of symbols related to “re-game” has been displayed on the active line. That is, the player is also informed that the next game can be performed without using a medal.

(Stop operation order display lamps 30a to 30c)
The stop operation order display lamps 30 a to 30 c are provided below the display window 21. Specifically, the stop operation order display lamp 30a is provided at the lower part of the left reel 17a, the stop operation order display lamp 30b is provided at the lower part of the middle reel 17b, and the stop operation order display lamp 30c is The lower reel 17c is provided below. In addition, the stop operation order display lamps 30a to 30c are used to indicate the optimal stop operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 based on the winning area determined by the main control board 300 described later. It is provided to notify the person. More specifically, when it is the optimal timing to stop the left stop button 11, the optimal timing is to turn on or blink the stop operation sequence display lamp 30a and stop the middle stop button 12. In such a case, when it is an optimal timing to turn on or blink the stop operation sequence display lamp 30b and stop the right stop button 13, the notification is made by turning on or blinking the stop operation sequence display lamp 30c. Do.

(Lumbar panel 31)
The waist panel 31 is provided below the stop button unit 14 and is provided for allowing the player to recognize a model name, a motif, and the like. Specifically, a picture of an appearing character is drawn. In addition, a light (not shown) is provided on the back of the waist panel 31, and by controlling the light emission by a sub-control board 400, which will be described later, it is easy for the player to recognize the model name and motif of the gaming machine 1. ing.

(Tray receiving unit 32)
The tray unit 32 is provided at the lower part of the waist panel 31 and is provided for receiving and storing medals discharged from a medal payout outlet 33 described later.

(Medal payout exit 33)
The medal payout port 33 is provided to discharge medals paid out by the hopper 520 when the hopper 520 described later is driven when paying out medals based on the combination of symbols displayed on the active line. It has been. Also, when the medal sensor 16s determines that the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 is not an appropriate medal, or when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 when the medal insertion acceptance is prohibited, It is provided for discharging the medal inserted into the mouth 6 to the tray unit 32 through the medal payout port 33.

  Here, when the insertion of medals is prohibited, for example, when the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c are rotating, or when a combination of symbols related to replay is displayed on the active line. Say.

(Lower speakers 34a, 34b)
The lower speakers 34a and 34b are provided on both the left and right sides of the medal payout opening 33, and are provided for outputting BGM, sound, sound effects, and the like when performing an effect. In the following description, the lower speakers 34a and 34b may be collectively referred to as “lower speaker 34”.

(Upper speakers 35a, 35b)
The upper speakers 35a and 35b are provided on the left and right sides of the liquid crystal display device 41, which will be described later. Like the lower speakers 34a and 34b, the upper speakers 35a and 35b are provided for outputting BGM, voice, sound effects, and the like when performing an effect. ing. Hereinafter, the upper speakers 35a and 35b may be collectively referred to as “upper speaker 35”, and the lower speakers 34a and 34b and the upper speakers 35a and 35b may be collectively referred to as “speakers 34 and 35”. There is a case.

(Setting display section 36)
The setting display unit 36 is provided for displaying the current setting value. Specifically, when a setting change key (not shown) is inserted into a key hole (not shown) and is rotated by a predetermined angle, the main control board 300 displays the currently set value on the setting display unit 36. I do.

(Setting change button 37)
The setting change button 37 is provided for changing the setting value. Here, as a method of changing the set value, first, a setting change key (not shown) is rotated by a predetermined angle with the key inserted therein. Next, the setting value is switched and displayed on the setting display unit 36 by operating the setting change button 37. Then, by operating the setting change button 37, when the value to be determined as the setting value is displayed on the setting display unit 36, the start lever 10 can be operated to insert and remove the rotated setting changing key. The set value is changed by performing an operation to return to a proper angle.

  In the present embodiment, six setting values “setting 1” to “setting 6” are provided, and the setting change button 37 is operated while “1” is displayed on the setting display unit 36. Then, “2” is displayed on the setting display section 36, and thereafter, every time the setting change button 37 is operated, the setting value is added and displayed by “1”. However, when the setting change button 37 is operated in a state where “6” is displayed on the setting display unit 36, “1” is displayed on the setting display unit 36.

(Liquid crystal display device 41)
The liquid crystal display device 41 is provided above the reel 17 to provide an effect of displaying moving images, still images, and the like. In addition, the liquid crystal display device 41 is provided for notifying information related to the result of the internal lottery process described later, or notifying information necessary for stopping and displaying the combination of symbols related to winning on the active line. It has been.

Further, in the present embodiment, a drive mechanism for moving the liquid crystal display device 41 up and down is provided, and the liquid crystal display device 41 itself can be moved up and down.
In addition to the liquid crystal display device 41, another accessory device (title bar 641) is provided, and this accessory device is operated in conjunction with the vertical movement of the liquid crystal display device 41 or independently. For example, this accessory device is normally positioned on the back side of the liquid crystal display device 41. Then, the sub-control board 400 to be described later raises the liquid crystal display device 41 based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied, causes the accessory device to protrude to the front side of the liquid crystal display device 41, and further causes the accessory device to protrude. The accessory device is controlled to operate so as to cover the display area of the liquid crystal display device 41. By performing such control, not only the vertical movement of the liquid crystal display device 41 but also various modes of operation involving the operation of the accessory device can be performed.
Further, the liquid crystal display device 41 and the accessory device are surrounded by a permeable resin and are protected from entering from the outside. Examples of the resin include acrylic resin, reinforced plastic, and polycarbonate.

(Main control board 300)
The main control board 300 is provided inside the cabinet 2 and above the reel 17, and is provided for controlling the gaming machine 1. Details of the main control board 300 will be described later.

(Sub control board 400)
The sub-control board 400 is provided on the upper rear surface of the front door 3 and is provided for controlling the liquid crystal display device 41 and the speakers 34 and 35. Details of the sub control board 400 will be described later.

(Power supply device 510)
The power supply device 510 is provided inside the cabinet 2 and is provided for supplying a voltage to the gaming machine 1.

(Hopper 520)
The hopper 520 is provided inside the cabinet 2 and is provided for paying out medals to the player. Further, the hopper 520 is driven and controlled based on a predetermined signal from a main control board 300 described later. The power supply board 500 described later determines whether or not a predetermined number of medals have been discharged by a medal sensor (not shown) provided in the hopper, and determines that a predetermined number of medals have been discharged. Then, a signal indicating that the payout has been completed is transmitted to the main control board 300. Thereby, the main control board 300 described later can recognize that the payout has been completed.

(Discharge slit 521)
The discharge slit 521 is provided in the hopper 520 and is provided to discharge medals from the hopper 520.

(Hopper guide member 522)
When the medal sensor 16s determines that the medal inserted into the medal slot 6 is an appropriate medal, the hopper guide member 522 receives the determined medal in the hopper 520 provided in the cabinet 2. It is provided to guide you to.

(Guide member 523)
When a foreign object is inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 or when it is determined that the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 is not an appropriate medal, the guide member 523 receives a medal determined as not being an appropriate medal. It is provided to guide the medal payout exit 33.

(Discharge guide member 524)
The payout guide member 524 is provided to guide the medals discharged from the discharge slit 521 of the hopper 520 to the medal payout outlet 33 side of the tray unit 32.

(Auxiliary storage unit 530)
The auxiliary storage unit 530 is provided to store the overflowing medals when the medals stored in the hopper 520 overflow.

(Block diagram of the entire gaming machine)
Next, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be specifically described with reference to FIG.

  In the gaming machine 1, a reel control board 100, a relay board 200, a sub control board 400, and a power supply board 500 are connected to a main control board 300 that controls main operations of the gaming machine 1.

(Main control board 300)
Connected to the main control board 300 are a main CPU 301, a main ROM 302, a main RAM 303, a random number generator 304, an I / F (interface) circuit 305, a device specific value storage unit 306, a model information storage unit 307, and a main base ID storage unit 308. Has been.

(Main CPU 301)
The main CPU 301 reads a program stored in the main ROM 302 and performs predetermined arithmetic processing in accordance with the progress of the game, thereby causing the reel control board 100, the relay board 200, the sub control board 400, and the power supply board 500 to be processed. A predetermined signal is transmitted.

(Main ROM 302)
The main ROM 302 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 301, a data table such as a winning area determination table, data for transmitting a command to the sub control board 400, and the like.

(Main RAM 303)
The main RAM 303 is provided with a storage area for storing various data determined by execution of programs by the main CPU 301. Further, the main RAM 303 has a role of temporarily storing calculation results and the like by the main CPU 301.

(Random number generator 304)
The random number generator 304 is provided to generate a random number for determining a winning area or the like. Here, in the present embodiment, the random number generator 304 generates a random value in the range of “0” to “65535”.

(IF circuit 305)
An I / F (interface) circuit 305 is a circuit for transmitting and receiving commands between the main control board 300, the reel control board 100, the relay board 200, the sub control board 400, and the power supply board 500.

(Table eigenvalue storage unit 306)
The table unique value storage unit 306 is unique to the gaming machine 1 and stores a table unique ID that is a gaming machine identification number for identifying the gaming machine 1.

(Model information storage unit 307)
The model information storage unit 307 stores the model information of the gaming machine 1, and stores a model type ID that is a model identification number determined for each model.

(Main board ID storage unit 308)
The main board ID storage unit 308 is unique to the main control board 300 and stores a main chip ID for specifying the main control board 300.

  Note that the gaming machine 1 and the main control board 300 correspond one-to-one. Therefore, the identification of the individual is the same whether it is the gaming machine 1 or the main control board 300. That is, the table unique value storage unit 306 is an information storage unit for specifying the gaming machine 1, and the main board ID storage unit 308 is an information storage unit for specifying the main control board 300. The main base ID storage unit 308 may have only one of them. When only the table unique value storage unit 306 is provided, the identification is performed by the table unique ID which is a gaming machine identification number. When only the main platform ID storage unit 308 is provided, the identification is performed by the main chip ID.

(Relay board 200)
The relay board 200 includes a 1BET switch 7sw, a MAX-BET switch 8sw, a checkout switch 9sw, a start switch 10sw, a left stop switch 11sw, a middle stop switch 12sw, a right stop switch 13sw, a medal sensor 16s, a start lamp 23, and a BET lamp 24. The stored number display unit 25, the game state display lamp 26, the payout number display unit 27, the insertion possible display lamp 28, the re-game display lamp 29, the setting display unit 36, and the setting change switch 37sw are connected.

(1BET switch 7sw)
The 1BET switch 7sw is a switch for detecting an operation of the 1BET button 7 by the player. In addition, when the operation of the 1BET button 7 by the player is detected by the 1BET switch 7sw, the relay board 200 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Then, the main CPU 301 performs control to use one medal from medals stored by the player based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the relay board 200.

(MAX-BET switch 8sw)
The MAX-BET switch 8sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the MAX-BET button 8 by the player. Further, when the operation of the MAX-BET button 8 by the player is detected by the MAX-BET switch 8sw, the relay board 200 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. . Then, based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the relay board 200, the main CPU 301 performs control to use the maximum number (for example, three) of medals in the game from the medals stored by the player. In the following description, the 1BET switch 7sw and the MAX-BET switch 8sw may be collectively referred to as “BET switches 7sw, 8sw”.

(Settlement switch 9sw)
The settlement switch 9sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the settlement button 9 by the player. Further, when an operation of the payment button 9 by the player is detected by the payment switch 9sw, the relay board 200 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. The main CPU 301 outputs a signal indicating that the stored medal is to be returned to the hopper 520 of the power supply board 500 based on the reception of the predetermined signal from the relay board 200. The stored medals are returned.

(Start switch 10sw)
The start switch 10sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the start lever 10 by the player. Further, when the start switch 10sw detects the operation of the start lever 10 by the player, the relay board 200 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Then, the main CPU 301 performs control for starting the rotation of the reel 17 based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the relay board 200.

(Left stop switch 11sw)
The left stop switch 11sw is a switch for detecting an operation of the left stop button 11 by the player. When the operation of the left stop button 11 by the player is detected by the left stop switch 11sw, the relay board 200 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Then, based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the relay board 200, the main CPU 301 performs stop control of the rotating left reel 17a.

(Intermediate stop switch 12sw)
The middle stop switch 12sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the middle stop button 12 by the player. Further, when the operation of the middle stop button 12 by the player is detected by the middle stop switch 12sw, the relay board 200 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Then, based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the relay board 200, the main CPU 301 performs stop control of the rotating middle reel 17b.

(Right stop switch 13sw)
The right stop switch 13sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the right stop button 13 by the player. Further, when the operation of the right stop button 13 by the player is detected by the right stop switch 13sw, the relay board 200 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Then, based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the relay board 200, the main CPU 301 performs stop control of the rotating right reel 17c. In the following, the left stop switch 11sw, the middle stop switch 12sw, and the right stop switch 13sw may be collectively referred to as “stop switches 11sw, 12sw, 13sw”.

  In the present embodiment, the stop switches 11sw, 12sw, and 13sw are provided so that the ON / OFF of the operation of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 can be detected. Therefore, when the stop button 11, 12, 13 is operated by the player (ON edge), and after the player operates the stop button 11, 12, 13, the player's finger is moved to the stop button 11, 12, 13 (OFF edge) is provided so as to be detected.

(Medal sensor 16s)
The medal sensor 16 s is a sensor for detecting that a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 has passed through the selector 16. In addition, when the medal sensor 16s detects a normal medal passage, the relay board 200 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Then, the main CPU 301 performs control when the medal is inserted based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the relay board 200.

(Setting change switch 37sw)
The setting change switch 37sw is a switch for detecting that the setting change button 37 has been operated. Further, when the operation of the setting change button 37 is detected by the setting change switch 37sw, the relay board 200 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Then, the main CPU 301 performs control to switch and display the setting value on the setting display unit 36 based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the relay board 200.

(Power supply board 500)
A power supply device 510, a hopper 520, and an auxiliary storage unit full sensor 530s are connected to the power supply substrate 500.

(Power supply device 510)
The power supply device 510 is provided with a power switch 511 sw and a reset switch 512 sw, and these switches are connected to the power supply substrate 500 via the power supply device 510.

(Power switch 511sw)
The power switch 511sw is a switch for detecting that the power button 511 has been operated by a store clerk or the like of an amusement store. Further, when an operation by a store clerk or the like of the game store is detected by the power switch 511sw, the power supply board 500 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Further, the power switch 511sw supplies a voltage to the entire gaming machine 1 based on the detection of an operation by a store clerk or the like of the gaming store.

(Reset switch 512sw)
The reset switch 512sw is a switch for detecting that the reset button 512 is operated by a store clerk or the like of the amusement store. Further, when an operation by a store clerk or the like is detected by the reset switch 512sw, the power supply board 500 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Thereby, the output of the error signal or the like can be stopped and the error state can be recovered.

(Auxiliary storage part full tank sensor 530s)
The auxiliary storage unit full tank sensor 530s is a sensor for detecting that the number of medals stored in the auxiliary storage unit 530 exceeds a predetermined number. In addition, when the auxiliary storage unit full sensor 530s detects that the number of medals stored in the auxiliary storage unit 530 exceeds a predetermined number, the power supply board 500 supports the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. A signal indicating that the number of medals stored in the storage unit 530 has exceeded a predetermined number is output. When the main control board 300 receives a signal indicating that the number of medals stored in the auxiliary storage unit 530 exceeds a predetermined number, control is performed to display a predetermined error. If the error is displayed, the player calls the game store clerk, and after the game store clerk collects the medals, the error state is released by operating the reset button 512, and the game is possible. Return to the correct state.

(Reel control board 100)
To the reel control board 100, stepping motors 101, 102, 103, a left reel sensor 111s, a middle reel sensor 112s, and a right reel sensor 113s are connected.

(Stepping motors 101, 102, 103)
The stepping motors 101, 102, and 103 are provided for rotationally driving the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c. Further, the stepping motors 101, 102, and 103 have a configuration in which the momentum is proportional to the number of output pulses and the rotation axis can be stopped at a specified angle. The driving force of the stepping motors 101, 102, 103 is transmitted to the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c through gears having a predetermined reduction ratio. As a result, each time one pulse is output to the stepping motors 101, 102, 103, the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c rotate at a constant angle. The main CPU 301 manages the rotation angles of the left reel 17a, middle reel 17b, and right reel 17c by counting the number of times pulses are output to the stepping motors 101, 102, 103 after detecting the reel index. To do.

(Left reel sensor 111s)
The left reel sensor 111s is a sensor for detecting a reel index indicating that the left reel 17a has rotated once by an optical sensor having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit.

(Medium reel sensor 112s)
The middle reel sensor 112s is a sensor for detecting a reel index indicating that the middle reel 17b has rotated once by an optical sensor having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion.

(Right reel sensor 113s)
The right reel sensor 113s is a sensor for detecting a reel index indicating that the right reel 17c has made one rotation by an optical sensor having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit.

(Sub control board 400)
The sub-control board 400 is a board mainly for controlling effects. The sub control board 400 includes an effect control board 410, an image control board 420, a sound control board 430, a side lamp 5, an effect button detection switch 18sw, a cross key detection switch 19sw, an effect lamp 22, and a stop operation sequence display lamp. 30 and a start lever effect lamp 42 are connected.

(Production button detection switch 18sw)
The effect button detection switch 18sw is a switch for detecting an operation of the effect button 18 by the player. In addition, when the operation of the effect button 18 by the player is detected by the effect button detection switch 18sw, the sub control board 400 performs control based on the operation of the effect button 18 by the player.

(Cross key detection switch 19sw)
The cross key detection switch 19sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the cross key 19 by the player. When the operation of the cross key 19 by the player is detected by the cross key detection switch 19sw, the sub-control board 400 performs control based on the operation of the cross key 19 by the player. In the present embodiment, the cross key detection switch 19sw can detect a key operated independently of each of a plurality of keys provided as the cross key 19.

(Start lever effect lamp 42)
The start lever effect lamp 42 is composed of a high-intensity light-emitting diode, and is provided to perform an effect visually appealing to the player based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied. Here, in the internal lottery process described later, the sub-control board 400 controls lighting / flashing of the start lever effect lamp 42 based on the fact that a predetermined condition such as a case where a predetermined winning area is won is satisfied. I do.

(Production control board 410)
The effect control board 410 is a board for mainly controlling the side lamp 5, the effect button detection switch 18sw, the effect lamp 22, the stop operation order display lamp 30, and the start lever effect lamp 42 during the effect. The effect control board 410 is connected to an I / F (interface) circuit 411, a sub CPU 412, a random number generator 413, a sub ROM 414, a sub RAM 415, an error status storage unit 416, and a sub base ID storage unit 417.

(I / F circuit 411)
The I / F (interface) circuit 411 is provided for receiving signals from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300.

(Sub CPU 412)
The sub CPU 412 reads an effect program stored in the sub ROM 414, and performs a predetermined calculation based on a command from the main control board 300, an input signal of the effect button detection switch 18sw, and the cross key detection switch 19sw. In order to supply the result of the calculation to the image control board 420 or the sound control board 430, it is provided.

(Random number generator 413)
The random number generator 413 is provided to generate a random number used when determining an effect or the like performed by the liquid crystal display device 41, the speakers 34, 35, and the like. The random number generator 413 is provided to generate a random number for determining the number of games to be added to the ART state or the number of games in the ART state.

(Sub ROM 414)
The sub ROM 414 is provided for storing a program for executing an effect, an effect table, an ART lottery table, and the like. The sub ROM 414 is mainly composed of a program storage area and a table storage area.

(Sub RAM 415)
The sub RAM 415 functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 412 performs arithmetic processing. Specifically, there are provided a storage area for storing various data such as a winning area transmitted from the main control board 300, and a storage area for storing the determined contents and effects data. Further, the sub RAM 415 is provided with an ART state storage area for storing the ART state and an ART game number storage area for storing the number of ART games.

  The sub RAM 415 is provided with a game history storage unit. The game history storage unit is an area for storing a game history that is determined in advance when a history recording game to be described later is performed.

(Error status storage unit 416)
The error status storage unit 416 stores an error status that has occurred in the gaming machine 1, and stores the number of errors for each type of a plurality of error statuses. The error status storage unit 416 is configured by a non-volatile memory such as an EEPROM, and can retain its contents even when the power is turned off. The error status storage unit 416 stores not only the status of errors that have occurred on the sub-control board 400 but also the status of errors that have entered through the main control board 300, the relay board 200, and the like. .

  Examples of the error situation include the type and number of errors due to a payout sensor abnormality, the type and number of errors due to illegal passing of a game medal, the type and number of errors due to a medal insertion sensor abnormality, and the type of error due to an abnormality in the sub control board 400 And the number of times, the type and number of errors due to command reception abnormality, and the like. The error status is stored in the error status storage unit 416 when an error occurs. Further, depending on the type and situation of the error, it may be stored in the error situation storage unit 416 at a predetermined timing or a predetermined interval.

(Sub-platform ID storage unit 417)
The sub board ID storage unit 417 is unique to the sub control board 400 and stores a sub chip ID for specifying the sub control board 400.
The error status storage unit 416 and the sub base ID storage unit 417 may be provided directly on the sub control board 400 instead of being provided in the effect control board 410.

(Image control board 420)
The image control board 420 is provided for controlling the display of the liquid crystal display device 41 mainly when performing an effect. Further, an image control unit (VDP) 421, a liquid crystal control CPU 422a, a liquid crystal control ROM 422b, a liquid crystal control RAM 422c, a frame counter 422d, a CGROM 423, a crystal oscillator 424, a VRAM 425, and an RTC device 426 are connected to the image control board 420.

(Image Control Unit (VDP) 421)
An image control unit (VDP (Video Display Processor)) 421 is a so-called image processor and, based on an instruction from the liquid crystal control CPU 422a, “display for display” among the frame buffer areas of the first frame buffer area and the second frame buffer area. The image data is read out from the “frame buffer area”. Then, based on the read image data, a video signal (for example, an LVDS signal or an RGB signal) is generated and output to the general-purpose board 38, thereby performing control of displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 41. The image control unit (VDP) 421 includes a control register (not shown), a CG bus I / F, a CPU I / F, a clock generation circuit, an expansion circuit, a drawing circuit, a display circuit, a memory controller, and the like. Connected by bus.

(LCD control CPU 422a)
The liquid crystal control CPU 422 a is provided for creating a display list based on the command received from the effect control board 410 and transmitting the display list to the image control unit (VDP) 421. Further, the liquid crystal control CPU 422 a performs control to display the image data stored in the CGROM 423 on the liquid crystal display device 41.

(Liquid crystal control ROM 422b)
The liquid crystal control ROM 422b is configured by a mask ROM or the like, and includes a control processing program for the liquid crystal control CPU 422a, a display list generation program for generating a display list, an animation pattern for displaying an animation of a production pattern, and animation scene information. Etc. are stored. The animation pattern referred to here is referred to when displaying the animation of the production pattern, and stores a combination of animation scene information included in the production pattern, a display order of each animation scene information, and the like. In the animation scene information, a wait frame (display time), target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), parameters (sprite display position, transfer destination address, etc.), drawing method, and effect image are displayed. Information such as information specifying a display device is stored.

(Liquid crystal control RAM 422c)
The liquid crystal control RAM 422c is built in the liquid crystal control CPU 422a. The liquid crystal control RAM 422c also functions as a data work area when the liquid crystal control CPU 422a performs arithmetic processing, and is provided to temporarily store data read from the liquid crystal control ROM 422b. The information stored in the liquid crystal control RAM 422c includes “effect time information” used for executing a specific effect performed by measuring a predetermined time.

(Frame counter 422d)
The frame counter 422d is provided to receive the power supply from the power supply board 500 and count the frame counter value. The frame counter 422d stops counting the frame counter value when the supply of power from the power supply board 500 is stopped. Then, when the supply of power by the power supply substrate 500 is resumed, the frame counter 422d initializes the frame counter value registered in the register and resumes counting.

(CGROM423)
A CGROM (Character Generator Read Only Memory) 423 includes a flash memory, an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), and an EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory). Further, the CGROM 423 compresses and stores image data (for example, sprites, movies) and the like composed of a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 pixels × 32 pixels). This pixel information is composed of color number information for designating a color number for each pixel and an α value indicating the transparency of the image. Further, the CGROM 423 is read out in units of image data by the image control unit (VDP) 421, and image processing is performed in units of image data of frames. Further, the CGROM 423 stores palette data in which color number information for designating color numbers and display color information for actually displaying colors are associated with each other without being compressed.

  In this embodiment, the CGROM 423 stores palette data in which color number information for specifying a color number and display color information for actually displaying colors are associated with each other without being compressed. Not limited to this, a configuration in which only a part is compressed may be used. As a movie compression method, various compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

(Crystal oscillator 424)
The crystal oscillator 424 is provided to output a pulse signal (V blank interrupt signal) to the image control unit (VDP) 421 every “1/60 seconds (about 16.6 ms)”. The image control unit (VDP) 421 generates a system clock for performing control by dividing the pulse signal, a synchronization signal for synchronizing with the liquid crystal display device 41, and the like. Then, the image control unit (VDP) 421 that has detected the V blank interrupt signal outputs an effect processing timing notification signal based on the V blank interrupt signal to the liquid crystal control CPU 422a at a predetermined timing.

(VRAM425)
The VRAM 425 is configured by an SRAM (Static Random Access Memory). Here, the SRAM is a readable / writable memory and is a kind of volatile memory for temporarily holding data. By configuring the VRAM 425 with SRAM, writing and reading of image data can be processed at high speed. The VRAM 425 includes a memory map including an arbitrary area, a display list area 1, a display list area 2, a frame buffer area 1, and a frame buffer area 2.

(RTC device 426)
The RTC device 426 is provided for counting a predetermined counter value at a counting interval different from the count value counted by the frame counter 422d. The RTC device 426 is connected to the liquid crystal control CPU 422a of the image control board 420 via a bus. The RTC device 426 is provided for acquiring the current date and time.

(General-purpose board 38)
The general-purpose board 38 is provided between the image control board 420 and the liquid crystal display device 41, and has a bridge function that converts the image data into a predetermined image format and outputs it when displaying the image data. The general-purpose board 38 has a bridge function for converting the image data into an image format corresponding to the performance of the liquid crystal display device 41 for displaying image data. For example, a difference in resolution between when a 19-inch liquid crystal display device 41 of SXGA (1280 dots × 1080 dots) is connected and when a 17-inch liquid crystal display device 41 of XGA (1024 dots × 768 dots) is connected, etc. To absorb.

(Sound control board 430)
The sound control board 430 is a board for controlling the sound output of the speakers 34 and 35 mainly when performing an effect. The sound control board 430 is connected to a sound source IC 431, a sound source ROM 432, an audio RAM 433, and an amplifier 434.

(Sound source IC431)
The sound source IC 431 is provided for reading a program and data related to sound from the sound source ROM 432 and generating sound signals for driving the speakers 34 and 35.

(Sound source ROM 432)
The sound source ROM 432 is provided for storing programs and data for performing effects. Specifically, programs and data related to voice are stored.

(Audio RAM 433)
The audio RAM 433 is provided for generating a sound such as BGM based on sound data corresponding to the effect.

(Amplifier 434)
The amplifier 434 is provided to amplify the audio signal from the sound source IC 431 and output it to the speakers 34 and 35.

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

  The symbol arrangement table is provided in the main ROM 302. When the main CPU 301 detects the reel index, the symbol position in the middle of the display window 21 is defined as “00”. Further, “00” to “20” corresponding to the symbol counter are assigned to the symbols in the order of the reel rotation direction with reference to the symbol position “00”.

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

  The symbol code table stores symbol codes corresponding to symbols arranged on the left reel 17a, middle reel 17b, and right reel 17c, and data corresponding to the symbols. Here, in the present embodiment, when the symbol code is “01”, “00000001” is stored as data corresponding to the symbol “red 7” as data. Similarly, data corresponding to each symbol is stored for symbol codes “02” to “10”.

  Further, the type of the symbol displayed on the display window 21 is specified based on the symbol counter value (“00” to “20”), the symbol arrangement table (see FIG. 5), and the symbol code table. Can do. For example, when the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the left reel 17a is “00”, it may be specified that the symbol “watermelon” at the symbol position “00” is displayed in the middle of the display window 21. it can. Similarly, when the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the left reel 17a is “00”, it is specified that the symbol “Replay 1” at the symbol position “01” is displayed in the upper part of the display window 21. It is possible to specify that the symbol “Bell 1” at the symbol position “20” is displayed in the lower part of the display window 21. When the symbol displayed on the display window 21 is specified, the main CPU 301 stores “00000101” as data in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 303.

  The data stored in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 303 can be set as appropriate according to the effective line. For example, as in the present embodiment, when the effective line is a lower right line, “Replay 1” is displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 17a, and therefore “00000101” is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 303. It may be memorized. In this case, data relating to symbols displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 17 b and the lower stage of the right reel is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 303.

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

  In the present embodiment, FIG. 7 is a symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is “01”, FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is “02”, and FIG. 9 is a symbol combination table. FIG. 10 shows a symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is “04”, and FIG. 11 shows a symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is “05”. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is “06”, and FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is “07”.

  The symbol combination table defines a symbol combination predetermined according to the type of privilege, a bit corresponding to the symbol combination, and a payout number. In the symbol combination table, symbol names corresponding to symbol groups and symbol bits are defined. In the present embodiment, when the combination of symbols displayed along the active line matches the symbol combination specified in the symbol combination table, the main CPU 301 pays out medals, activates a replay, and bonuses. A privilege such as the operation of the game is given to the player. If the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line does not match the symbol combination specified in the symbol combination table, the game is “lost”. For example, when the symbol combination “Bell 1”, “Replay 1”, and “BAR1” is displayed on the active line, the main CPU 301 displays the symbol combination related to “middle stage replay 01”. It is determined that

  Here, the “payout number” represents the number of medals to be paid out to the player. When a numerical value of “1” or more is determined as the number of payouts, medals are paid out. Specifically, medals are paid out when a combination of symbols in which a numerical value of “1” or more is defined as the payout number is displayed on the active line. Note that the symbol combination tables of FIGS. 7 to 13 are stored in the main ROM 302.

  In this embodiment, “upper bell 01-12”, “technical intervention role 01-04”, “push order bell A1-A4”, “push order bell B1-01-02”, “push order bell B2-01” ˜02 ”,“ push order bell B3-01-02 ”,“ push order bell B4-01-02 ”,“ push order bell C1-C8 ”,“ correct answer bell 01-12 ”,“ middle stage watermelon 01-02 ” , "Upper watermelon 01-02", "Upward right watermelon 01-03", "Downward watermelon", "Cherry 01-01-06", "Cherry 02-01-15", "Special role 01-03" Based on the display of the symbol combination on the active line, the medal is paid out.

  Here, in the following, “upper bell 01-12”, “technical intervention role 01-04”, “push order bell A1-A4”, “push order bell B1-01-02”, “push order bell B2-01” ˜02 ”,“ push order bell B3-01-02 ”,“ push order bell B4-01-02 ”,“ push order bell C1-C8 ”,“ correct answer bell 01-12 ”,“ middle stage watermelon 01-02 ” , "Upper watermelon 01-02", "Upward right watermelon 01-03", "Downward watermelon", "Cherry 01-01-06", "Cherry 02-01-15", "Special role 01-03" Such symbol combinations may be collectively referred to as “a symbol combination related to winning”.

  In the following description, “upper bells 01 to 12” may be collectively referred to simply as “upper bell”. In the following, “technical intervention roles 01 to 04” may be collectively referred to simply as “technical intervention roles”. In the following, “push order bells A1 to A4”, “push order bells B1-01 to 02”, “push order bells B2-01 to 02”, “push order bells B3-01 to 02”, “push order” "Bell B4-01-02" and "push order bells C1-C8" may be collectively referred to simply as "push order bell". In the following, “correct answer bells 01 to 12” may be collectively referred to as “correct answer bell” in some cases. Further, in the following, “upper bell 01-12”, “push order bell A1-A4”, “push order bell B1-01-02”, “push order bell B2-01-02”, “push order bell B3- "01-02", "push order bell B4-01-02", "push order bell C1-C8" and "correct answer bell 01-12" may be collectively referred to simply as "bell". In the following, “middle stage watermelon 01-02”, “upper stage watermelon 01-02”, “rightward rising watermelon 01-03” and “rightward falling watermelon” may be collectively referred to simply as “watermelon”. . In the following, “cherry 01-01 to 06” and “cherry 02-01 to 15” may be collectively referred to as “cherry” in some cases. In the following, “special roles 01 to 03” may be collectively referred to simply as “special roles”.

  In this embodiment, “middle replay 01 to 04”, “upper replay 01 to 18”, “lower replay 01 to 18”, “upward right replay 01 to 09”, “downward right replay 01 to 04”, “ "Preparation Replay 01-04", "RT4 Transition Replay 01-08", "Follow Replay 01-04", "Red 7 Replay 01-01-04", "Red 7 Replay 02-01-04", "Red 7 Replay 03-01 to 08 "," Red 7 Replay 04-01 to 08 "," Blue 7 Replay 01 to 06 "," BAR Replay 01 "," BAR Replay 02 "," BAR Replay 03-01 to 03 "," "RUSH replay 01-01-04", "RUSH replay 02-01-04", "RUSH replay 03-01-06", "RUSH replay 04-01-02" When a combination of symbols relating to the "RUSH replay 05-01～04" is displayed on the pay line is the replay operation is performed.

  Here, in the following, “middle replay 01-04”, “upper replay 01-18”, “lower replay 01-18”, “upward right replay 01-09”, “lower right replay 01-04”, “preparation” “Replay 01-04”, “RT4 Transition Replay 01-08”, “Follow Replay 01-04”, “Red 7 Replay 01-01-04”, “Red 7 Replay 02-01-04”, “Red 7 Replay 03” -01 to 08 "," Red 7 Replay 04-01 to 08 "," Blue 7 Replay 01 to 06 "," BAR Replay 01 "," BAR Replay 02 "," BAR Replay 03-01 to 03 "," RUSH “Replay 01-01-04”, “RUSH Replay 02-01-04”, “RUSH Replay 03-01-06”, “RUSH Replay 04-01-02”, “ USH replay 05-01～04 "are collectively referred to, there is a case to be described as the" replay "or" replay ".

  In the following, “middle stage replays 01 to 04” may be collectively referred to simply as “middle stage replays”. Hereinafter, “upper replays 01 to 18” may be collectively referred to simply as “upper replays”. Hereinafter, “lower replays 01 to 18” may be collectively referred to simply as “lower replays”. In the following, “right-up replays 01 to 09” may be collectively referred to simply as “right-up replays”. In the following, “downwardly replays 01 to 04” may be collectively referred to simply as “downwardly replays”. In the following, “preparation replays 01 to 04” may be collectively referred to simply as “preparation replays”. In the following, “RT4 transition replay 01 to 08” may be collectively referred to as “RT4 transition replay” in some cases. In the following, “follow replays 01 to 04” may be collectively referred to as “follow replay” in some cases. In the following, “Red 7 Replay 01-01-04”, “Red 7 Replay 02-01-04”, “Red 7 Replay 03-01-08” and “Red 7 Replay 04-01-08” are collectively referred to. Then, it may be simply described as “Red 7 Replay”. In the following, “blue 7 replay 01 to 06” may be collectively referred to simply as “blue 7 replay”. In the following, “BAR replay 01”, “BAR replay 02”, and “BAR replay 03-01 to 03” may be collectively referred to simply as “BAR replay”. In the following, "RUSH replay 01-01-04", "RUSH replay 02-01-04", "RUSH replay 03-01-06", "RUSH replay 04-01-02" and "RUSH replay 05-" "01-04" may be collectively referred to simply as "RUSH replay". Further, “middle replay 01 to 04”, “upper replay 01 to 18”, “lower replay 01 to 18”, “upward right replay 01 to 09”, and “downward right replay 01 to 04” are collectively referred to as “normal”. "Replay" may be described.

  FIG. 7 is a symbol combination table in which the symbol combination group is “01”, and “middle replay 01 to 04”, “upper replay 01 to 18”, and “lower replay 01 to 18”, which are predetermined symbol combinations. ”,“ Right Ascending Replay 01-09 ”,“ Right Down Replay 01-04 ”,“ Preparation Replay 01-04 ”,“ RT4 Transition Replay 01-08 ”, bits corresponding to this symbol combination, and each bit The symbol bit name corresponding to is defined.

  For example, when the symbol combination group is “01” and bit 0 is ON (00000001), a symbol combination related to “middle stage replays 01 to 04” is defined.

  FIG. 8 is a symbol combination table in which the symbol combination group is “02”, and “Follow Replay 01-04”, “Red 7 Replay 01-01-04”, “Red 7”, which are predetermined symbol combinations. "Replay 02-01-04", "Red 7 Replay 03-01-08", "Red 7 Replay 04-01-08", "Blue 7 Replay 01-06", "BAR Replay 01" and "BAR Replay 02" And a bit corresponding to the combination of symbols and a symbol bit name corresponding to each bit.

  For example, when the symbol combination group is “02” and bit 0 is ON (00000001), a symbol combination related to “follow replay 01 to 04” is defined.

  FIG. 9 is a symbol combination table in which the symbol combination group is “03”, and “BAR replay 03-01 to 03”, “RUSH replay 01-01 to 08”, and “RUSH” are combinations of symbols that are determined in advance. "Replay 02-01-04", "RUSH Replay 03-01-06", "RUSH Replay 04-01-02", "RUSH Replay 05-01-04", "Upper Bell 01-12" and "Technical Interventor “01-04”, bits corresponding to this symbol combination, and symbol bit names corresponding to each bit.

  For example, when the symbol combination group is “03” and bit 0 is ON (00000001), a symbol combination related to “BAR replay 03-01 to 03” is defined.

  FIG. 10 is a symbol combination table in which the symbol combination group is “04”. “Push order bell A1”, “push order bell A2”, “push order bell A3”, “ “Push Order Bell A4”, “Push Order Bell B1-01-02”, “Push Order Bell B2-01-02”, “Push Order Bell B3-01-02” and “Push Order Bell B4-01-02” The bit corresponding to this symbol combination and the symbol bit name corresponding to each bit are defined.

  For example, when the symbol combination group is “04” and bit 0 is ON (00000001), a symbol combination related to “push order bell A1” is defined.

  FIG. 11 is a symbol combination table in which the symbol combination group is “05”. “Push order bell C1”, “push order bell C2”, “push order bell C3”, “ "Push order bell C4", "Push order bell C5", "Push order bell C6", "Push order bell C7" and "Push order bell C8", the bit corresponding to this symbol combination, and each bit Designated for design bit names.

  For example, when the symbol combination group is “05” and bit 0 is ON (00000001), a symbol combination related to “push order bell C1” is defined.

  FIG. 12 is a symbol combination table in which the symbol combination group is “06”, and “correct answer bells 01 to 12”, “middle stage watermelons 01 to 02”, and “upper stage watermelons 01 to 02” are combinations of predetermined symbols. ”,“ Right-up watermelon 01-03 ”,“ Right-down watermelon ”,“ Cherry 01-01-06 ”,“ Cherry 02-01-15 ”and“ Special role 01 ”, and bits corresponding to this symbol combination The symbol bit names corresponding to each bit are defined.

  For example, when the symbol combination group is “06” and bit 0 is ON (00000001), the symbol combinations related to “correct bells 01 to 12” are defined.

  FIG. 13 is a symbol combination table in which the symbol combination group is “07”, and “special role 02”, “special role 03”, “blank 01-01 to 08”, “ "Blank 02-01-02", "Blank 03-01-08", "Blank 04-01-08", "Blank 05-01-12" and "Blank 06-01-08" The corresponding bits and symbol bit names corresponding to each bit are defined.

  For example, when the symbol combination group is “07” and bit 0 is ON (00000001), a symbol combination related to “special role 02” is defined.

  In the following, “blank 01-01 to 08”, “blank 02-01-02”, “blank 03-01 to 08”, “blank 04-01 to 08”, “blank 05-01 to 12” and “Blank 06-01 to 08” may be collectively referred to simply as “blank”.

(Game state transition table)
Next, the gaming state transition table will be described based on FIG.

  The gaming state transition table is stored in the main ROM 302 and defines the current gaming state, conditions for transitioning the RT gaming state, and the gaming state of the transition destination. Here, in the present embodiment, when the current gaming state is the RT0 gaming state, the main CPU 301 displays that one of the symbol combinations among the symbol combinations related to “blank” is displayed on the active line. Based on the above, control is performed to shift the gaming state from the RT0 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state.

  On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the RT1 gaming state, the main CPU 301, based on the fact that one of the symbol combinations among the symbol combinations related to “preparation replay” is displayed on the active line, Control is performed to shift the gaming state from the RT1 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state.

  In addition, when the current gaming state is the RT1 gaming state, the main CPU 301 displays one of the symbol combinations among the symbol combinations related to “Blue 7 Replay” or “Follow Replay” on the active line. Based on this, control is performed to shift the gaming state from the RT1 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state.

  On the other hand, in the RT2 gaming state, the main CPU 301 changes the gaming state from the RT2 gaming state to the RT1 gaming based on the display of one of the symbol combinations related to “blank” on the active line. Control to shift to the state.

  In addition, when the current gaming state is the RT2 gaming state, the main CPU 301 selects one of the combinations of symbols related to “Red 7 Replay”, “Blue 7 Replay”, or “Follow Replay” on the active line. Based on the display of the combination of symbols, control is performed to shift the gaming state from the RT2 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state.

  Also, the main CPU 301 changes the gaming state from the RT2 gaming state to the RT5 based on the display of any symbol combination among the symbol combinations related to “RUSH replay” on the active line in the RT2 gaming state. Control to shift to the gaming state.

  On the other hand, in the RT3 gaming state, the main CPU 301 changes the gaming state from the RT3 gaming state to the RT1 gaming based on the display of one of the symbol combinations related to “blank” on the active line. Control to shift to the state.

  Further, the main CPU 301 changes the gaming state from the RT3 gaming state based on the fact that one of the symbol combinations related to “RT4 transition replay” is displayed on the active line in the RT3 gaming state. Control to shift to the RT4 gaming state is performed.

  Further, the main CPU 301 changes the gaming state from the RT3 gaming state to the RT5 based on the fact that any of the symbol combinations related to “RUSH replay” is displayed on the active line in the RT3 gaming state. Control to shift to the gaming state.

  On the other hand, in the RT4 gaming state, the main CPU 301 changes the gaming state from the RT4 gaming state to the RT1 gaming based on the display of one of the symbol combinations related to “blank” on the active line. Control to shift to the state.

  Further, the main CPU 301 changes the gaming state from the RT4 gaming state to the RT5 based on the display of any symbol combination among the symbol combinations related to “RUSH replay” on the active line in the RT4 gaming state. Control to shift to the gaming state.

  On the other hand, in the RT5 gaming state, the main CPU 301 changes the gaming state from the RT5 gaming state to the RT1 gaming based on the display of one of the symbol combinations related to “blank” on the active line. Control to shift to the state.

Also, the main CPU 301 changes the gaming state from the RT5 gaming state to the RT2 based on the display of any symbol combination among the symbol combinations related to “preparation replay” on the active line in the RT5 gaming state. Control to shift to the gaming state.

  Here, the winning area that can be determined in the internal lottery process to be described later differs depending on which of the RT0 gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, the RT3 gaming state, the RT4 gaming state, or the RT5 gaming state. . Specifically, for example, “blue 7 replay” can be determined as the winning area in the RT1 gaming state, but “blue 7 replay” is not determined as the winning area in the RT0 gaming state. .

  In the internal lottery process described later, the winning probability depends on the gaming state depending on whether the gaming state is the RT0 gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, the RT3 gaming state, the RT4 gaming state, or the RT5 gaming state. There are different winning areas. Although specifically described later, for example, the probability that “preparation replay” is determined as the winning area is defined to be higher in the RT5 gaming state than in the RT1 gaming state.

  In addition, even in the same gaming state, winning areas having different winning probabilities depending on currently set values are provided. Specifically, for example, in the RT0 gaming state, the probability that “common bell” is determined as the winning area is defined to be higher in “setting 6” than in “setting 1”.

  Hereinafter, the RT0 gaming state may be described as “non-RT gaming state” or “general gaming state”, and the RT1 gaming state to RT5 gaming state may be collectively referred to as “RT gaming state”. .

(Winning area table)
Next, the winning area table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the winning area table, stored in the main ROM 302, “00” to “36” winning areas, contents corresponding to each winning area, operation of the condition device corresponding to each winning area, and each gaming state It is specified whether or not to be determined.

  For example, the winning area “00” may be determined in the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state, while the winning area “00” is not determined in the RT2 gaming state to the RT5 gaming state. The winning area “01” may be determined in the RT2 gaming state, but is not likely to be determined in the RT0 gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, the RT3 gaming state, the RT4 gaming state, and the RT5 gaming state.

  In addition, the winning area table defines combinations of symbols arranged on the active line according to the order in which the stop switches 11sw, 12sw, and 13sw detect the stop operation by the player when each winning area is won.

  In the winning area table, the winning areas in which the combinations of symbols arranged on the active line differ according to the order in which the stop switches 11sw, 12sw, and 13sw detect the stop operation by the player, and the stop switches 11sw, 12sw, and 13sw are the player. The winning area is defined in which the combination of symbols on the active line does not differ depending on the order in which the stop operation is detected.

  Here, as an example of a winning area in which the combination of symbols arranged on the active line is different depending on the order in which the stop switches 11sw, 12sw, and 13sw detect the stop operation by the player, in the internal lottery process described later, the winning area “03” Is determined, that is, when “bonus rush replay 03” is determined as the winning area, when the left stop switch 11sw first detects a stop operation, the symbol related to “blue 7 replay” or “follow replay” is displayed. When the combination stops on the active line and the middle stop switch 12sw first detects a stop operation, the symbol combination related to “normal replay” stops on the active line, and the right stop switch 13sw first detects the stop operation. Then, the symbol combination related to “RT4 transition replay” stops on the active line.

  On the other hand, as an example of a winning area in which the combination of symbols arranged on the active line is not different depending on the order in which the stop switches 11sw, 12sw, and 13sw detect the stop operation by the player, in the internal lottery process described later, the winning area “00” Is determined, regardless of the order in which the stop switches 11sw, 12sw, and 13sw detect the stop operation, the combination of symbols related to replay is aligned on the effective line, or the combination of symbols related to winning is the effective line. It ’s never aligned.

  Further, in the internal lottery process described later, even when a predetermined winning area is determined, if the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 are not operated at an appropriate timing, A predetermined combination of symbols may not be displayed on the active line.

  For example, in the internal lottery process described later, when “30” is determined as the winning area, that is, when “weak watermelon” is determined as the winning area, the middle stage of the display window 21 when the middle stop button 12 is operated. "Watermelon", "Red 7" and "Blue 7", which are part of the combination of symbols allowed to win when the symbol displayed in symbol position "00" is placed within the 4-frame range Therefore, the symbols related to “watermelon”, “red 7”, and “blue 7” cannot be stopped on the active line. For this reason, even if “30” is determined as the winning area, if the operation of the stop button 11, 12, 13 is not performed at an appropriate timing, the combination of symbols related to the determined winning area is set to the effective line. Can't be displayed on top. For this reason, in such a situation, it is required to operate the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 at an appropriate timing.

  On the other hand, in a case where a specific winning area is determined in the internal lottery process to be described later, regardless of the operation order and operation timing of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13, the symbol related to the specific winning area on the active line Are displayed on the active line.

  For example, in the internal lottery process to be described later, when “29” is determined as the winning area, that is, when “common bell” is determined as the winning area, the operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13, and the operation timing Regardless, the symbol combination related to “bell” is displayed on the active line.

(Winning area determination table)
Next, the winning area determination table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the present embodiment, FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a winning area determination table for RT0, FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a winning area determination table for RT1, and FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a winning area determination table for RT2. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a winning area determination table for RT3, FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a winning area determination table for RT4, and FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a winning area determination table for RT5. .

  The winning area determination table is stored in the main ROM 302 and is provided for each gaming state. Here, in the present embodiment, a winning area determination table for RT0, a winning area determination table for RT1, a winning area determination table for RT2, a winning area determination table for RT3, a winning area determination table for RT4, and a winning area determination table for RT5. Is provided.

  In the winning area determination table, lottery values are defined for each set value. Here, in the present embodiment, a winning area determination table for RT0, a winning area determination table for RT1, a winning area determination table for RT2, a winning area determination table for RT3, a winning area determination table for RT4, and a winning area determination table for RT5. The lottery values “setting 1” to “setting 6” are respectively defined.

(RT0 winning area determination table)
As shown in FIG. 16, the winning area determination table for RT0 is the winning area “losing”, “normal replay”, “push order bell A1”, “push order bell A2”, “push order bell A3”, “push order bell”. “A4”, “push order bell B1”, “push order bell B2”, “push order bell B3”, “push order bell B4”, “technical intervention role”, “common bell”, “weak watermelon”, “strong watermelon” ”,“ Weak cherry ”,“ strong cherry ”,“ weak chance ”,“ medium chance ”, and“ strong chance ”are specified. That is, the lottery value other than these is “0”. In the RT0 gaming state, “bonus rush replay 01”, “bonus rush replay 02”, “bonus rush replay 03”, “RT4 BAR all-match replay 01”, “BAR replay 02 during RT4”, “BAR replay 03 during RT4”, “Blue 7 replay”, “preparation replay 01” “preparation replay 02”, “preparation replay 03”, “preparation replay 04”, “RT3 “Middle Single BAR Replay 01”, “RT3 Single BAR Replay 02”, “RT3 Single BAR Replay 03”, “RT3 Double BAR Replay 01”, “RT3 Double BAR Replay 02”, “RT3 Double BAR Replay 03” ”And“ Replay for state transition ”are not determined as winning areas. .

  In the RT0 winning area determination table, a lottery value is defined for each set value. Here, in the present embodiment, lottery values are defined for “setting 1” to “setting 6” respectively, but in FIG. 16, illustration of lottery values for “setting 2” to “setting 5” is omitted. doing.

  Here, when the lottery values defined in the RT0 winning area determination table in the case of “setting 1” and “setting 6” are compared, “setting 6” is winning when compared with “setting 1”. The probability that “00” is determined as an area is defined low. In other words, “Setting 6” has a lower probability of “losing” than “Setting 1”, and has a higher probability of determining any winning area other than “losing”. Therefore, it can be said that “setting 6” is a setting value that is more advantageous to the player than “setting 1”.

  For “Setting 2” to “Setting 5”, the higher the set value, the lower the probability that “00” is determined as the winning area. That is, the higher the setting value, the more advantageous the setting value for the player.

(RT1 winning area determination table)
As shown in FIG. 17, the winning area determination table for RT1 is the winning area “losing”, “blue 7 uniform replay”, “preparation replay 01”, “preparation replay 02”, “preparation replay 03”, “preparation replay 04”. , “Push order bell A1”, “push order bell A2”, “push order bell A3”, “push order bell A4”, “push order bell B1”, “push order bell B2”, “push order bell B3”, “Push order bell B4”, “technical intervention role”, “common bell”, “weak watermelon”, “strong watermelon”, “weak cherry”, “strong cherry”, “weak chance eye”, “medium chance eye” and A lottery value is defined for “Strong Chance”. That is, the lottery value other than these is “0”, and in the RT1 gaming state, “bonus rush replay 01”, “bonus rush replay 02”, “bonus rush replay 03”, “RT4 BAR all-match replay 01”, "RT4 BAR Replay 02", "RT4 BAR Replay 03", "Normal Replay", "RT3 Single BAR Replay 01", "RT3 Single BAR Replay 02", "RT3 Single BAR Replay 03", “Double BAR replay 01 during RT3”, “Double BAR replay 02 during RT3”, “Double BAR replay 03 during RT3” and “Replay for state transition” are not determined as winning areas.

  Similarly to the RT0 winning area determination table, the RT1 winning area determination table defines a lottery value for each set value. In FIG. 17, the lottery values “setting 2” to “setting 5” are determined. The illustration is omitted.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state have a probability that “losing” is determined as the winning area compared to the RT2 gaming state, the RT3 gaming state, the RT4 gaming state, and the RT5 gaming state. Since it is high, it can be said that it is a relatively unfavorable gaming state for the player.

(RT2 winning area determination table)
As shown in FIG. 18, the winning area determination table for RT2 is the winning area “bonus rush replay 01”, “bonus rush replay 02”, “bonus rush replay 03”, “push order bell A1”, “push order bell A2”. , “Push order bell A3”, “push order bell B4”, “push order bell B1”, “push order bell B2”, “push order bell B3”, “push order bell B4”, “technical intervention role”, “ Lottery values are defined for “common bell”, “weak watermelon”, “strong watermelon”, “weak cherry”, “strong cherry”, “weak chance”, “medium chance”, and “strong chance”. In other words, the lottery value other than these is “0”, and in the RT2 gaming state, “lost”, “BAR-matched replay 01 during RT4”, “BAR-matched replay 02 during RT4”, “BAR-matched replay 03 during RT4” , “Blue 7 complete replay”, “Preparation replay 01”, “Preparation replay 02”, “Preparation replay 03”, “Preparation replay 04”, “Normal replay”, “RT3 single BAR replay 01”, “RT3 single “BAR Replay 02”, “Single BAR Replay 03 during RT3”, “Double BAR Replay 01 During RT3”, “Double BAR Replay 02 During RT3”, “Double BAR Replay 03 During RT3”, and “State Transition Replay” are the winning areas. Is never determined.

  Similarly to the RT0 winning area determination table and the RT1 winning area determination table, the RT2 winning area determination table defines lottery values for each set value. In FIG. 18, “setting 2” to “setting” The drawing of the lottery value “5” is omitted.

(RT3 winning area determination table)
As shown in FIG. 19, the winning area determination table for RT3 includes the winning areas “normal replay”, “single BAR replay 01 during RT3”, “single BAR replay 02 during RT3”, “single BAR replay 03 during RT3”, “RT3 “Middle Double BAR Replay 01”, “RT3 Middle BAR Replay 02”, “RT3 Middle BAR Replay 03”, “State Transition Replay”, “Push Order A1”, “Push Order A2”, “Push Order Bell” “A3”, “push order bell A4”, “push order bell B1”, “push order bell B2”, “push order bell B3”, “push order bell B4”, “technical intervention”, “common bell”, “ Lottery values are defined for “weak watermelon”, “strong watermelon”, “weak cherry”, “strong cherry”, “weak chance”, “medium chance” and “strong chance” In other words, the lottery value other than these is “0”, and in the RT3 gaming state, “losing”, “bonus rush replay 01”, “bonus rush replay 02”, “bonus rush replay 03”, and “BAR during RT4” are aligned. “Replay 01”, “BAR replay 02 during RT4”, “BAR replay 03 during RT4”, “Blue 7 replay”, “Preparation replay 01”, “Preparation replay 02”, “Preparation replay 03”, “Preparation replay” “04” is not determined as the winning area.

  Similarly to the RT0 winning area determination table, the RT1 winning area determination table, and the RT2 winning area determination table, the RT3 winning area determination table defines a lottery value for each set value. Illustration of lottery values of “setting 2” to “setting 5” is omitted.

(RT4 winning area determination table)
As shown in FIG. 20, the winning area determination table for RT4 includes the winning areas “BAR-matched replay 01 during RT4”, “BAR-matched replay 02 during RT4”, “BAR-matched replay 03 during RT4”, “push order bell A1”, “Push order bell A2”, “push order bell A3”, “push order bell A4”, “push order bell B1”, “push order bell B2”, “push order bell B3”, “push order bell B4”, “ Lottery values for “Technical Intervention”, “Common Bell”, “Weak Watermelon”, “Strong Watermelon”, “Weak Cherry”, “Strong Cherry”, “Weak Chance”, “Medium Chance” and “Strong Chance” Is stipulated. That is, the lottery value other than these is “0”, and in the RT4 gaming state, “losing”, “bonus rush replay 01”, “bonus rush replay 02”, “bonus rush replay 03”, “blue 7 all-match replay” ”,“ Preparation replay 01 ”,“ preparation replay 02 ”,“ preparation replay 03 ”,“ preparation replay 04 ”,“ normal replay ”,“ single BAR replay 01 during RT3 ”,“ single BAR replay 02 during RT3 ”,“ “RT3 single BAR replay 03”, “RT3 double BAR replay 01”, “RT3 double BAR replay 02”, “RT3 double BAR replay 03”, and “state transition replay” are determined as winning areas. No.

  In addition, the RT4 winning area determination table defines a lottery value for each set value, similar to the RT0 winning area determination table, the RT1 winning area determination table, the RT2 winning area determination table, and the RT3 winning area determination table. In FIG. 20, the drawing of the lottery values “setting 2” to “setting 5” is omitted.

(RT5 winning area determination table)
As shown in FIG. 21, the winning area determination table for RT5 includes the winning areas “preparation replay 01”, “preparation replay 02”, “preparation replay 03”, “preparation replay 04”, “normal replay”, “push order bell A1. ”,“ Push order bell A2 ”,“ push order bell A3 ”,“ push order bell A4 ”,“ push order bell B1 ”,“ push order bell B2 ”,“ push order bell B3 ”,“ push order bell B4 ” , "Technical intervention role", "common bell", "weak watermelon", "strong watermelon", "weak cherry", "strong cherry", "weak chance", "medium chance" and "strong chance" A lottery value is defined. In other words, the lottery value other than these is “0”, and in the RT4 gaming state, “losing”, “bonus rush replay 01”, “bonus rush replay 02”, “bonus rush replay 03”, “RT4 during BAR alignment” “Replay 01”, “BAR Aligned Replay 02 during RT4”, “BAR Aligned Replay 03 During RT4”, “Blue 7 Aligned Replay”, “Single BAR Replay 01 During RT3”, “Single BAR Replay 02 During RT3”, “RT3 During “Single BAR Replay 03”, “Double BAR Replay 01 during RT3”, “Double BAR Replay 02 during RT3”, “Double BAR Replay 03 during RT3”, and “Replay for State Transition” are not determined as winning areas.

  The RT5 winning area determination table is a set value similar to the RT0 winning area determination table, the RT1 winning area determination table, the RT2 winning area determination table, the RT3 winning area determination table, and the RT4 winning area determination table. A lottery value is defined for each, and in FIG. 21, illustration of lottery values of “setting 2” to “setting 5” is omitted.

  In the present embodiment, since the RT2 gaming state, the RT3 gaming state, the RT4 gaming state, and the RT5 gaming state are less likely to be determined as a winning area than the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state, This is a gaming state that is relatively advantageous to the player.

  Hereinafter, the RT2 gaming state, the RT3 gaming state, the RT4 gaming state, and the RT5 gaming state may be collectively referred to as “replay time (RT)”.

In addition to the table described above, the main ROM 302 has a special symbol combination (for example, displayed on the display window 21) such as rotating the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c in reverse, increasing or decreasing the rotation speed. As an aspect of the symbol combination to be performed, a spinning effect execution is performed in which an effect (so-called freeze effect) performed by temporarily stopping at a symbol combination of “BAR2” is displayed in a straight line) A table and a spinning effect lottery table for drawing whether or not to execute the spinning effect are also included.
For example, for the freeze effect, the operation of the 1 BET button 7 and the operation of the MAX-BET button 8 for using the medals necessary for the game for about “2995 ms”, the operation of the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c. Even if the operation of the start lever 10 for starting the rotation is performed, there is an effect that the processing based on the operation is not performed.

(State transition diagram managed by sub-control board)
Next, a state transition diagram managed by the sub control board will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of states controlled by the sub-control board 400 are provided separately from the gaming state controlled by the main control board 300. Hereinafter, description of each state and conditions for transition to each state will be given.

(Normal state)
The normal state is a disadvantageous state for the player. Here, the sub CPU 412 performs control to display any one of the normal background, the precursor background, and the special background on the liquid crystal display device 41 via the image control board 420 in the normal state.

(Normal background)
As described above, the normal background is disadvantageous for the player. In this embodiment, the normal background is provided with the normal background A to the normal background C, and the sub CPU 412 performs image control on any one of the normal background A to the normal background C when displaying the normal background. Control is performed to display on the liquid crystal display device 41 via the substrate 420. Further, the sub CPU 412 performs control to shift the normal background A to the normal background C under a predetermined condition. Further, the sub CPU 412 may perform control to shift to the precursor background or the special background after the continuous performance A.

(Sign background)
The precursor background is provided with a precursor background A and a precursor background B, both of which suggest a transition to a precursor stage A (described later) and a self-releasing mode. Therefore, the sub CPU 412 displays the precursor background on the liquid crystal display device 41 via the image control board 420, so that the player can expect to enter the precursor stage A and the self-releasing mode. Also, the sub CPU 412 performs control to shift the precursor background A to the precursor background B under a predetermined condition.

(Special background)
The special background is a background that suggests that a lottery for shifting to the self-releasing mode described later is performed with high probability. For this reason, the sub CPU 412 displays a special background on the liquid crystal display device 41 via the image control board 420, so that the player can be expected to win the lottery to enter the self-releasing mode. In addition, the sub CPU 412 passes the image control board 420 when the lottery for shifting to the self-releasing mode is performed with a low probability from the state where the lottery for shifting to the self-releasing mode described later is performed with a high probability. Thus, control for displaying the normal background on the liquid crystal display device 41 is performed.

(A precursor stage A)
The precursor stage A is a stage that suggests transition to a Bonus preparation state A described later. The precursor stage A can be shifted from the normal state by the sub CPU 412 after the end of the continuous performance A. In the present embodiment, in particular, from the normal state before the predetermined number of games from the number of games until the transition to the Bonus preparation state A determined based on the Bonus preparation state transition game number determination table (see FIG. 28) described later. The rate of transition to the precursor stage A is defined high. Similarly, in the Bonus ready state transition game number determination table, the ratio of the transition from the normal state to the precursor stage A before a predetermined number of games out of the range of the number of games that is defined with a high lottery value Highly regulated. Thereby, the player can be expected to shift to the Bonus preparation state A.

(Continuous production A)
Continuous effect A is an effect performed over a plurality of games. Here, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 412 performs control to notify the transition to the self-releasing mode by displaying the result of the continuous effect A on the liquid crystal display device 41 via the image control board 420. Further, the sub CPU 412 performs control for notifying the normal state and the transition to the precursor stage A by displaying the result of the continuous effect A on the liquid crystal display device 41 via the image control board 420.

(Self-releasing mode)
The self-releasing mode is a mode in which the sub CPU 412 performs a lottery for shifting to the Bonus preparation state A based on the combination of symbols related to the push order bell being displayed on the active line. Here, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 412 determines whether the number of games staying in the self-releasing mode is determined by lottery until 10 games, 20 games, or the winning lottery transition to the Bonus preparation state A is won. decide. In addition, the sub CPU 412 performs control to shift to the Bonus preparation state A when the lottery to shift to the Bonus preparation state A is won in the self-releasing mode. On the other hand, the sub CPU 412 does not win the lottery for the transition to the Bonus preparation state A, but shifts to the normal state by digesting the predetermined number of games out of the 10 games or 20 games determined by the above lottery. To control.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 412 displays the combination of symbols related to the push order bell on the active line when the winning areas “20” to “27” are determined in the internal lottery process described later. Control which notifies the order of stop operation with stop operation order display lamps 30a-30c is performed. Thus, when the winning areas “20” to “27” are determined by an internal lottery process to be described later, the player operates the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 in an appropriate order, thereby pressing the bell. Since it can display on the combination effective line of the symbol concerned, it can receive the transfer lottery to the Bonus preparation state A.

  In the present embodiment, the lottery for the transition to the Bonus preparation state A is performed based on the fact that the combination of symbols related to the push order bell is displayed on the active line. However, the present invention is limited to this. There is no. For example, a transition lottery to the Bonus preparation state A may be performed based on the fact that another symbol combination different from the symbol combination related to the push order bell is displayed on the active line, or an internal lottery described later In the processing, a lottery for shifting to the Bonus preparation state A may be performed based on the determination of a predetermined winning area.

(Continuous production B)
Continuous effect B is an effect performed over a plurality of games. Here, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 412 performs control to notify the transition to the Bonus preparation state A by displaying the result of the continuous effect B on the liquid crystal display device 41 via the image control board 420. Further, the sub CPU 412 performs control to notify the transition to the normal state by displaying the result of the continuous effect B on the liquid crystal display device 41 via the image control board 420.

(Bonus preparation state A)
The Bonus preparation state A is a state before the transition to the Bonus state, and includes three types of states: Bonus preparation A, Bonus preparation B, and Bonus notification. Here, in the Bonus preparation A, when the winning areas “08” to “11” are determined by the internal lottery process described later, the sub CPU 412 displays a combination of symbols related to the preparation replay on the active line. Control is performed to notify the stop operation order of the appropriate stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 by the stop operation order display lamps 30a to 30c. Then, the sub CPU 412 performs control to shift to the Bonus preparation B based on the combination of symbols related to the preparation replay being displayed on the active line.

  Further, in the Bonus preparation B, when the winning areas “20” to “27” are determined by the internal lottery process described later, the sub CPU 412 displays a combination of symbols related to the push order bell on the active line. Control is performed to notify the stop operation order of the appropriate stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 by the stop operation order display lamps 30a to 30c. Then, the sub CPU 412 performs control to shift to Bonus notification based on the determination of the winning areas “01” to “03” by the internal lottery process described later.

  In addition, the sub CPU 412 performs a stop operation of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 by the stop operation order display lamps 30 a to 30 c based on a lottery result using a Bonus state distribution table (see FIG. 34) described later at the time of Bonus notification. The control which alert | reports the order of is performed. Thereby, the sub CPU 412 performs control to shift to the Bonus state A to the Bonus state C based on the lottery result using the Bonus state distribution table.

  Here, the sub CPU 412 performs control to shift to the Bonus state A on the basis that the BAR1 symbols are aligned on any of the upper line, the middle line, the lower line, the right rising line, and the right falling line. Further, the sub CPU 412 performs control to shift to the Bonus state B based on the fact that the red 7 symbols are aligned on any of the upper line, the middle line, the lower line, the right rising line, and the right falling line. On the other hand, the sub CPU 412 performs control to shift to the Bonus state C based on the fact that the blue 7 symbols are aligned on any of the upper, middle, lower, right-up and right-down lines.

  When a combination of symbols related to follow replay is displayed on any of the middle, lower, right-up and right-down lines, a Bonus state distribution table (see FIG. 34) described later is displayed. Based on the lottery result used, control is performed to shift to any one of the Bonus state A to the Bonus state C.

(Bonus state)
In the Bonus state, a Bonus state A to a Bonus state C are provided. In the following, each Bonus state will be described.

(Bonus state A)
The Bonus state A is an advantageous state for the player. Further, in the case of the Bonus state A, the sub CPU 412 activates the combination of symbols related to the push order bells when the winning areas “20” to “27” are determined by the internal lottery process described later for 20 games. Control for informing the stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 appropriate for display on the line by the stop operation order display lamps 30a to 30c is performed. Then, when the navigation stock described later is acquired during 20 games, control is performed to shift to the ART game number determination state.

  In addition, when the combination of symbols related to the BAR replay can be displayed on the effective line after the 20 games are over, control for shifting to the ART game number determination state may be performed.

(Bonus state B)
The Bonus state B is an advantageous state for the player. Further, in the case of the Bonus state B, the sub CPU 412 activates the combination of symbols related to the push order bell when the winning areas “20” to “27” are determined by the internal lottery process described later for 48 games. Control for informing the stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 appropriate for display on the line by the stop operation order display lamps 30a to 30c is performed. Further, in the bonus state B, the sub CPU 412 performs navigation stock lottery based on a winning area determined by an internal lottery process to be described later, and controls to shift to the ART game number determination state when the navigation stock is acquired. I do.

  In the bonus state B, the sub CPU 412 performs a meter rising lottery based on a winning area determined by an internal lottery process to be described later. At the end of 48 games, the sub CPU 412 determines the number of ART games based on the meter value. You may perform control which determines whether to transfer to.

(Bonus state C)
The Bonus state C is an advantageous state for the player. Further, in the case of the Bonus state C, the sub CPU 412 makes the combination of symbols related to the push order bell effective when the winning areas “20” to “27” are determined by the internal lottery process described later for 48 games. Control for informing the stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 appropriate for display on the line by the stop operation order display lamps 30a to 30c is performed. Then, the sub CPU 412 performs control to shift to the ART game number determination state based on the completion of the Bonus state C.

  Here, after the Bonus state A or the Bonus state B ends, the sub CPU 412 performs control to display the result screen A when the ART game number determination state is not entered.

  In this embodiment, when the sub CPU 412 controls the bonus state, the main CPU 301 controls the RT3 gaming state as long as the combination of symbols related to the blank is not displayed on the active line. In the present embodiment, the RT3 gaming state is a combination of symbols related to a red 7 symbol, a blue 7 symbol, or a BAR 1 symbol on any of the upper line, the middle line, the lower line, the right rising line, or the right falling line. When is displayed, etc. Accordingly, in the present embodiment, the Bonus state is a type 1 special feature, a type 2 special feature, a type continuous action device related to a type 1 special feature, and a type 2 special feature. It is an ART that appears as if a continuous object operating device is operating.

  Here, in the present embodiment, even when a player who cannot operate the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 at an appropriate timing, a combination of symbols related to follow replay is displayed on the active line. Therefore, even a player who cannot operate the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 at an appropriate timing can enjoy the game.

(Result screen A)
The result screen A is a screen that displays the number of medals acquired in the Bonus state A or the Bonus state B. Then, after displaying the result screen A, the sub CPU 412 performs control to shift to the withdrawal state A.

  In the result screen A, the number of games to be shifted to the Bonus ready state may be suggested. In this case, the sub CPU 412 needs to determine the number of games to shift to the Bonus preparation state before displaying the result screen A.

(Retraction state A)
The withdrawal state A is a state in which a lottery for shifting to the Bonus preparation state A is performed when a predetermined winning area is determined. Here, in this embodiment, when the winning areas “30” to “36” are determined, the sub CPU 412 performs a lottery to move to the Bonus preparation state A, and based on the fact that the lottery is won, Control to shift to the Bonus preparation state A is performed. In the withdrawal state A, the winning areas “20” to “27” are determined, and the symbol combination related to the bell is not displayed on the effective line, and the symbol combination related to the blank is displayed on the effective line. Based on this, the sub CPU 412 performs control to shift to the normal state.

  Further, as will be described in detail later, in the withdrawal state A, when the winning areas “20” to “27” are determined, the sub CPU 412 puts the combination of symbols related to the bell on the active line. There is no notification of an appropriate sequence of stop operations for display. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the playability in the withdrawal state A is determined by determining the winning areas “30” to “36” and displaying the Bonus ready state before the combination of symbols related to the blank is displayed on the active line. It is a game of winning a lottery that shifts to A.

(ART game number determination state)
The ART game number determination state includes an ART game number determination preparation state, an ART game number determination state A, and an ART game number determination state B. In the following, each ART game number determination state will be described.

(ART game number determination ready state)
When it is determined that the ART game number determination ready state shifts to the ART game number determination state, the sub CPU 412 determines the winning areas “20” to “27” by the internal lottery process described later after the Bonus state ends. In such a case, the control of informing the stop operation sequence display lamps 30a to 30c of the stop operation sequence of the appropriate stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 for displaying the combination of symbols related to the push order bell on the effective line. Do. In addition, the sub CPU 412 appropriately displays the combination of symbols related to the RT4 transition replay on the active line when the winning area “19” is determined by the internal lottery process described later in the ART game number determination preparation state. The stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 is controlled by the stop operation order display lamps 30a to 30c. Then, the sub CPU 412 performs control to shift to the ART game number determination state A or the ART game number determination state B based on the combination of symbols relating to the RT4 transition replay being displayed on the active line.

(ART game number determination state A)
The ART game number determination state A is a state for determining the number of games that can be played in the ART state. In addition, in the ART game number determination state A, when the BAR matching replay during RT4 is won, based on the number of navigation stocks to be described later, the stop buttons 11 and 12 are displayed on the active line for the combination of symbols related to the BAR replay. , 13 is controlled to be notified by the stop operation order display lamps 30a to 30c. Then, based on the combination of symbols related to BAR replay being displayed on the active line, the sub CPU 412 determines the number of games that can be played in the ART state based on an additional game number determination table (see FIG. 38) described later. A lottery of the number of games to be added is performed. Further, the sub CPU 412 performs control to shift to the ART state based on the combination of symbols related to the RUSH replay being displayed on the active line. In the present embodiment, the ART game number determination state A is shifted through the ART game number determination preparation state after acquiring navigation stock in the Bonus state A or the Bonus state B.

(ART game number determination state B)
The ART game number determination state B is a state for determining the number of games that can be played in the ART state. In addition, in the ART game number determination state B, when RT4 BAR-matched replay is won, stop buttons 11 and 12 are displayed on the active line for combinations of symbols related to BAR replay based on the number of navigation stocks described later. , 13 is controlled to be notified by the stop operation order display lamps 30a to 30c. Then, based on the combination of symbols related to BAR replay being displayed on the active line, the sub CPU 412 determines the number of games that can be played in the ART state based on an additional game number determination table (see FIG. 38) described later. Control to add. Further, the sub CPU 412 performs control to shift to the ART state based on the combination of symbols related to the RUSH replay being displayed on the active line. In the present embodiment, the ART game number determination state B is transferred after the Bonus state C is completed, is transferred via the ART game number determination preparation state, and is determined in comparison with the ART game number determination state A. Since the number of ART games is large, it is advantageous for the player.

  Note that, after the Bonus state A or the Bonus state B is completed, the state may be shifted to the ART game number determination state B via the ART game number determination preparation state. In this case, it is conceivable to perform a lottery for shifting to the ART game number determination state B based on the number of navigation stocks acquired in the Bonus state A or the Bonus state B. For example, the more the number of navigation stocks acquired in the Bonus state A or the Bonus state B, the easier it is to move to the ART game number determination state B, and a lottery may be performed based on a lottery table in which lottery values are defined.

(ART state)
The ART state includes an ART game, a precursor stage B, a continuous effect C, an ART continuation screen, a Bonus preparation state B, a Bonus state during ART, and an additional number of ART games. In the ART state, in the ART game number determination state, the sub CPU 412 performs control to shift to the ART state based on the combination of symbols related to the RUSH replay being displayed on the active line. Further, the sub CPU 412 displays the result screen B on the liquid crystal display device 41 based on the game number obtained by adding the number of games determined in the ART game number determination state and the number of games added in the ART state being played. After the display, control to shift to the pull-back state B is performed.

(ART game)
In the ART game, when the winning areas “20” to “27” are determined in the internal lottery process described later, the sub CPU 412 notifies the order of the stop operation for stopping the combination of symbols related to the bell on the effective line. Control is performed. Furthermore, in the ART state, as long as the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are operated in the order of the stop operation notified by the sub CPU 412, the main CPU 301 controls the RT2 to RT5 gaming states. In the internal lottery process described later, the probability of winning a re-game is higher than the RT0 or RT1 game state. For this reason, the ART state is an advantageous state for the player.

(A precursor stage B)
The precursor stage B is a stage that suggests transition to a Bonus preparation state B described later. The precursor stage B can be shifted from the ART game by the sub CPU 412. In addition, after the precursor stage B ends, the transition to the continuous effect C is made. In the present embodiment, in particular, the game shifts from the ART game to the precursor stage B before the predetermined number of games before the transition to the Bonus preparation state B determined based on the Bonus preparation state transfer game number determination table described later. The rate of being done is highly regulated. Similarly, in the Bonus ready state transition game number determination table, the ratio of the transition from the normal state to the precursor stage B before a predetermined number of games out of the range of the number of games with a high lottery value is defined. Highly regulated. Thereby, the player can be expected to shift to the Bonus preparation state B.

(Continuous production C)
The continuous effect C is an effect performed over a plurality of games. Here, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 412 performs control to notify the transition to the Bonus preparation state B by displaying the result of the continuous effect C on the liquid crystal display device 41 via the image control board 420. Further, the sub CPU 412 performs control for notifying the transition to the ART game by displaying the result of the continuous effect C on the liquid crystal display device 41 via the image control board 420.

(Bonus ready state B)
The Bonus preparation state B is a state before the transition to the Bonus state during ART, and includes three types of states: Bonus preparation A during ART, Bonus preparation B during ART, and Bonus notification during ART. Here, in the bonus preparation A during ART, when the winning areas “08” to “11” are determined by the internal lottery process described later, the sub CPU 412 displays the combination of symbols related to the preparation replay on the active line. Therefore, control is performed to notify the stop operation order of the appropriate stop buttons 11, 12, 13 by the stop operation order display lamps 30 a to 30 c. Then, the sub CPU 412 performs control to shift to the ART Bonus preparation state B based on the combination of symbols related to the preparation replay being displayed on the active line.

  Further, the sub CPU 412 displays the combination of symbols related to the push order bell on the active line when the winning areas “20” to “27” are determined by the internal lottery process described later in the Bonus preparation B during ART. Therefore, control is performed to notify the stop operation order of the appropriate stop buttons 11, 12, 13 by the stop operation order display lamps 30 a to 30 c. Then, the sub CPU 412 performs control to shift to the Bonus notification during ART based on determination of the winning areas “01” to “03” by the internal lottery process described later.

  Further, the sub CPU 412 uses the stop operation order display lamps 30a to 30c to stop the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 based on the lottery result using the Bonus state distribution table (see FIG. 34), which will be described later, during Bonus notification during ART. Control to notify the order of the stop operation is performed. As a result, the sub CPU 412 performs control to shift from the during-ART Bonus state A to the during-ART Bonus state C based on the lottery result using the Bonus state distribution table.

  Here, based on the fact that the BAR1 symbols are aligned on any of the upper line, the middle line, the lower line, the right-up line, or the right-down line, the sub CPU 412 performs control to shift to the Bonus state A during ART. Do. Further, based on the fact that the red 7 symbols are aligned on any of the upper line, the middle line, the lower line, the right-up line, or the right-down line, the sub CPU 412 performs control to shift to the BON state B during ART. Do. On the other hand, based on the fact that the blue 7 symbols are aligned on any of the upper line, the middle line, the lower line, the right rising line, or the right falling line, the sub CPU 412 performs control to shift to the ART state Bonus state C. Do.

  When a combination of symbols related to follow replay is displayed on the active line, based on a lottery result using a bonus status distribution table (see FIG. 34) described later, the bonus statuses A to ART during ART. Control to shift to any state of the middle Bonus state C is performed.

(Bonus state during ART)
In the Bonus state during ART, the Bonus state A during ART to the Bonus state C during ART are provided. In the following, each Bonus state will be described.

(Bonus state A during ART)
The Bonus state A during ART is an advantageous state for the player. Further, in the case of the bonus state A during ART, the sub CPU 412 combines the symbols related to the push order bells when the winning areas “20” to “27” are determined by the internal lottery process described later for 20 games. Is displayed on the effective line by the stop operation order display lamps 30a to 30c. Then, when the navigation stock described later is acquired during the 20 games, control is performed to shift to the ART game number addition state.

  Similarly to the Bonus state A, when the combination of symbols related to the BAR replay can be displayed on the active line after the end of the 20 games, control to shift to the ART game number additional state may be performed.

(Bonus state B during ART)
The Bonus state B during ART is an advantageous state for the player. Further, in the case of the bonus state B during ART, the sub CPU 412 combines the symbols related to the push order bells when the winning areas “20” to “27” are determined by the internal lottery process described later for 48 games. Is displayed on the effective line by the stop operation order display lamps 30a to 30c. Further, in the bonus state B, the sub CPU 412 performs navigation stock lottery based on a winning area determined by an internal lottery process to be described later, and controls to shift to the ART game number determination state when the navigation stock is acquired. I do. The sub CPU 412 performs (i) the timing of winning the lottery for shifting to the ART game number added state, and (ii) the winning for the lottery for shifting to the ART game number added state, and then continuously producing for a predetermined number of games. Control is performed to notify whether or not to shift to the state of adding the number of ART games in any case of the timing when the production ends, (iii) the timing from 5 games before 48 games to the end game.

  Similar to the Bonus state B, the sub CPU 412 performs a meter rising lottery based on a winning area determined by an internal lottery process described later in the Bonus state B during ART. Based on the above, control for determining whether or not to shift to the ART game number determination state may be performed.

(Bus state C during ART)
The Bonus state C during ART is an advantageous state for the player. Further, in the case of the Bonus state C during ART, the sub CPU 412 combines the symbols related to the push order bells when the winning areas “20” to “27” are determined by the internal lottery process described later for 48 games. Is displayed on the effective line by the stop operation order display lamps 30a to 30c. Then, the sub CPU 412 performs control to shift to the ART game number addition state based on the termination of the bonus state C during ART.

  Here, the sub CPU 412 performs control to display the ART continuation screen when the ART game Bonus state A or the ART Bonus state B ends and the state does not shift to the ART game number addition state.

  In this embodiment, when the sub CPU 412 controls the bonus state during ART, the main CPU 301 controls the RT3 gaming state unless the combination of symbols related to the blank is displayed on the active line. Yes. In the present embodiment, the RT3 gaming state is a combination of symbols related to a red 7 symbol, a blue 7 symbol, or a BAR 1 symbol on any of the upper line, the middle line, the lower line, the right rising line, or the right falling line. Migrated when is displayed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the Bonus state during ART is a type 1 special feature, a type 2 special feature, a type continuous action device related to a type 1 special feature, or a type 2 special feature. It is ART which showed that the accessory continuous action | operation apparatus which it concerns act | operates.

  Here, in the present embodiment, even when a player who cannot operate the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 at an appropriate timing, a combination of symbols related to follow replay is displayed on the active line. Therefore, even a player who cannot operate the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 at an appropriate timing can enjoy the game.

(ART continuation screen)
The ART continuation screen is a screen that is displayed after the end of the Bonus state during ART when it is determined not to shift to the ART game number addition state in the Bonus state during ART. Further, after the ART continuation screen is displayed, the sub CPU 412 performs control to shift to the ART game.

(Art game added)
As the ART game number addition state, an ART game number addition preparation state, an ART game number addition state A, and an ART game number addition state B are provided. In the following, the state of adding the number of ART games will be described.

(Preparing state for adding ART games)
When it is determined that the ART game number addition preparation state shifts to the ART game number addition state, the sub CPU 412 performs winning areas “20” to “27” by an internal lottery process to be described later after the Bonus state during ART ends. Is determined, the stop operation order display lamps 30a to 30c notify the stop operation order of the appropriate stop buttons 11, 12, 13 in order to display the combination of symbols related to the push order bell on the effective line. Take control. In addition, the sub CPU 412 is appropriate for displaying the combination of symbols related to the RT4 transition replay on the active line when the winning area “19” is determined by the internal lottery process described later in the ART game number addition preparation state. The stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 is controlled by the stop operation order display lamps 30a to 30c. Then, based on the combination of symbols related to the RT4 transition replay being displayed on the active line, the sub CPU 412 performs control to shift to the ART game number additional state A or the ART game number additional state B.

(ART game number addition state A)
The ART game number addition state A is a state for determining the number of games that can be played in the ART state. In addition, in the state where the number of ART games is added, when the BAR matching replay during RT4 is won, a combination of symbols related to BAR replay is displayed on the active line based on the number of navigation stocks described later. , 13 is controlled to be notified by the stop operation order display lamps 30a to 30c. Then, based on the combination of symbols related to BAR replay being displayed on the active line, the sub CPU 412 counts the number of games that can be played in the ART state based on an additional game number determination table (see FIG. 38) described later. Control to add. Further, the sub CPU 412 performs control to shift to the ART game based on the combination of symbols related to the RUSH replay being displayed on the active line. In the present embodiment, the ART game number addition state A is transferred via the ART game number addition preparation state after acquiring navigation stock in the Bonus state A during ART or the Bonus state B during ART.

(Art game number added state B)
The ART game number addition state B is a state for determining the number of games that can be played in the ART state. In addition, in the ART game number determination state B, when RT4 BAR-matched replay is won, stop buttons 11 and 12 are displayed on the active line for combinations of symbols related to BAR replay based on the number of navigation stocks described later. , 13 is controlled to be notified by the stop operation order display lamps 30a to 30c. Then, based on the combination of symbols related to BAR replay being displayed on the active line, the sub CPU 412 counts the number of games that can be played in the ART state based on an additional game number determination table (see FIG. 38) described later. Control to add. Further, the sub CPU 412 performs control to shift to the ART game based on the combination of symbols related to the RUSH replay being displayed on the active line. In the present embodiment, the ART game number added state B is advantageous to the player because the number of added games is larger than the ART game number added state A. In the present embodiment, the ART game number added state B is transferred after the ART game Bonus state C is completed and is transferred via the ART game number added preparation state, and is compared with the ART game number determined state A. Since the number of ART games to be played is large, the game is advantageous to the player.

  Alternatively, after the ART bonus state A or the ART bonus state B ends, the ART game number addition state B may be entered via the ART game number determination preparation state. In this case, it is conceivable to perform a lottery for shifting to the ART game number addition state B based on the number of navigation stocks acquired in the Bonus state A during ART or the Bonus state B during ART. For example, the larger the number of navigation stocks acquired in the Bonus state A during ART or the Bonus state B during ART, the easier it is to shift to the ART game number addition state B, and a lottery is performed based on a lottery table in which lottery values are defined. Can be considered.

(Result screen B)
The result screen B is a screen that displays the number of games played in the ART state, the number of acquired medals, and the like. Then, after displaying the result screen B, the sub CPU 412 performs control to shift to the withdrawal state B.

(Retraction state B)
The withdrawal state B is a state in which a lottery for shifting to an ART game is performed when a predetermined winning area is determined. Here, in this embodiment, when the winning areas “30” to “36” are determined, the sub CPU 412 performs a lottery to shift to the ART game, and based on the fact that the lottery is won, the ART game Control to shift to. In the withdrawal state B, the winning areas “20” to “27” are determined, and the symbol combination related to the bell is not displayed on the effective line, and the symbol combination related to the blank is displayed on the effective line. Based on this, the sub CPU 412 performs control to shift to the normal state.

  Further, as will be described in detail later, in the withdrawal state B, when the winning areas “20” to “27” are determined, the sub CPU 412 places the combination of symbols related to the bell on the active line. There is no notification of an appropriate sequence of stop operations for display. Accordingly, in the present embodiment, the playability in the withdrawal state B is determined by determining the winning areas “30” to “36” before the combination of symbols related to the blank is displayed on the active line, It is a game of winning the lottery to be transferred.

(Specific production state)
The specific effect state is determined by determining the time for executing the specific effect based on the specific effect schedule table for specific days (see FIG. 29) described later or the specific effect schedule table for day of the week (refer to FIG. 30) described later. A state in which a specific effect is being executed based on the time. In addition, the sub CPU 412 performs control to shift to a state before the specific effect is executed based on the end of the specific effect. The specific effect and the specific effect state will be described in detail later.

(Status management table)
Next, the state management table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The state management table is provided in the sub ROM 414, and is provided for the sub CPU 412 to recognize the current state. Specifically, the state management table defines the state name and the number corresponding to each state name.

(Push order notification effect determination table)
Next, the push order notification effect determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The push order notification effect determination table is provided in the sub ROM 414, and defines which push order is notified when the sub CPU 412 notifies the push order. Specifically, the push order notification effect determination table is defined with respect to contents for notifying the stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 based on the state name and the gaming state.

  For example, in the withdrawal state A, when the current gaming state is the RT3 gaming state, “RT3 replay navigation” or “RT4 transition replay removal navigation” is executed. Specifically, in the withdrawal state A, when the winning areas “13” to “19” are determined by the internal lottery process described later, the sub CPU 412 displays the combination of symbols related to the normal replay on the active line. The control which alert | reports the stop operation order performed is performed.

  In the withdrawal state A, when the current gaming state is the RT2 gaming state, “RT2 continuous navigation” is executed. When the winning areas “01” to “03” are determined by the internal lottery process to be described later, the sub CPU 412 performs control to notify the stop operation order in which the combination of symbols related to the normal replay is displayed on the active line. .

(Production decision table 1)
Next, the effect determination table 1 will be described based on FIG.

  The effect determination table 1 is provided in the sub ROM 414 and is provided for determining an effect performed in a normal state or the like. Specifically, “Production No.” and production contents corresponding to “Production No.” are defined.

  In the effect determination table 1, conditions for executing an effect are defined based on a winning area determined by an internal lottery process described later, a current state managed by the sub CPU 412, and the like. For example, as a condition for executing the specific effect state final G winning final effect of “effect No. 028”, the value of the reserve stock storage area provided in the sub-RAM 415 described later is “1” or more, It is defined that the release permission flag is ON and that the final game is in a specific performance state.

  Further, the push order navigation of “effect No. 070” has different effects determined based on the winning area determined in the internal lottery process described later, the current state managed by the sub CPU 412, and the like. Specifically, the content of the effect is determined based on the push order notification effect determination table (see FIG. 24).

  Further, in the present embodiment, a specific effect state suggestion effect of “effect No. 073” is provided, and (i) the time for shifting to the specific effect state as a condition for executing the specific effect state suggestion effect It is specified that it is before a predetermined time, and (ii) it is a predetermined time before the time that can be shifted to the specific performance state.

  Here, when the specific effect state suggestion effect is executed, the player expects to shift to the Bonus preparation state A after shifting to the specific effect state, so that interest in the game increases. Furthermore, in the game store, the specific effect state suggestion effect is performed, so that the player continues the game, so that the operation can be improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an effect at the time of confirmation of “effect No. 068” is provided, and this effect at the time of confirmation is executed when the transition to the Bonus preparation state, the Bonus state, or the like is confirmed. Production. When the effect at the time of confirmation is executed, the start lever effect lamp 42, the stop button effect lamp (not shown) and the effect button effect lamp are controlled in a special light emission mode that repeatedly turns on, flashes, and turns off in a predetermined mode. Is done. At this time, a notification sound (for example, a fanfare or the like) for notifying the player that the transition to the Bonus preparation state, the Bonus state, or the like has been confirmed is output from the speakers 34 and 35.

(Production decision table 2)
Next, the effect determination table 2 will be described based on FIG.

  The effect determination table 2 is provided in the sub ROM 414 and is provided for determining an effect performed in the Bonus state or the like. Specifically, as in the effect determination table 1, “effect No.” and effect contents corresponding to “effect No.” are defined.

  In addition, the effect determination table 2 executes the effect based on the determined winning area, the current state managed by the sub CPU 412, and the like in the internal lottery process described later, as in the effect determination table 1. The conditions are specified.

(Production decision table 3)
Next, the effect determination table 3 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The effect determination table 3 is provided in the sub ROM 414 and is provided for determining an effect performed in the ART state or the like. Specifically, as with the effect determination table 1 and the effect determination table 2, the “effect No.” and the effect contents corresponding to “effect No.” are defined.

  In addition, the effect determination table 3 is similar to the effect determination table 1 and the effect determination table 2, based on the winning area determined in the internal lottery process described later, the current state managed by the sub CPU 412, and the like. Conditions for performing the production are defined.

Further, in the present embodiment, a super-screaming continuous striking effect of “Production No. 022” is provided, and this super-screaming stunning effect is an effect that is executed when the number of ART games is added. . When the transcendental screaming effect is executed, an effect display that prompts the player to press the effect button 18 is performed. At this time, when the effect button 18 is pressed by the player, the liquid crystal drive unit 110 is operated to move the liquid crystal display device 41 up and down. Thereafter, the number of added ART games is notified on the liquid crystal display device 41 (for example, “+10 games” is displayed). At this time, the speakers 34 and 35 output a notification sound (for example, a fanfare) for notifying that the number of ART games has been added.
Further, when the player presses the effect button 18 by the bar unit 630 having the title bar 641 different from the liquid crystal display device 41, the title bar 641 provided on the back side of the liquid crystal display device 41 is moved by the bar unit 630. It is actuated and protrudes to the front side of the liquid crystal display device 41. Thereafter, the protruding title bar 641 rises to hide a part of the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 and then descends. Thereafter, the number of added ART games is notified on the liquid crystal display device 41 (for example, “+10 games” is displayed). At this time, the speakers 34 and 35 output a notification sound (for example, a fanfare) for notifying that the number of ART games has been added.

In addition, the effect by the movement mode of the liquid crystal display device 41 and the title bar 641 is, for example,
1: Only the liquid crystal display device 41 moves up and down.
2: The liquid crystal display device 41 moves to the top and the title bar 641 moves to the front side.
3: The liquid crystal display device 41 moves up and moves up and down after the title bar 641 moves forward.
4: After the liquid crystal display device 41 moves upward and the title bar 641 moves forward, the liquid crystal display device 41 also moves up and down along with the vertical movement of the title bar 641.
5: The title bar 641 moves up and down from the state in which the liquid crystal display device 41 is moved upward and the title bar 641 is moved forward.
6: From the state in which the liquid crystal display device 41 is moved upward and the title bar 641 is moved to the front side, the liquid crystal display device 41 is also moved up and down as the title bar 641 is moved up and down. A moving mode is possible.

Further, both the liquid crystal display device 41 and the title bar 641 are not limited to the movement from end to end of the movable range, and may stop in the middle of the movable range or change the moving direction.
Furthermore, the effect by the liquid crystal display device 41 and the title bar 641 is not limited to the case of the “effect No. 022”, and may be performed when another effect is selected. Further, the liquid crystal display device 41 and the title bar 641 may be rendered depending on a predetermined game state, establishment of a predetermined winning combination, or the like. Further, according to the selected effect or winning combination, the type of effect by the liquid crystal display device 41 and the title bar 641 may be determined.

(Bonus preparation state transition game number determination table)
Next, the Bonus preparation state transition game number determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The Bonus ready state transition game number determination table is provided in the sub ROM 414. In the pull back state A or the pull back state B, the ART ready state A is displayed after the combination of symbols related to the blank is displayed on the active line. It is provided to determine the number of games before shifting to. Specifically, the Bonus preparation state transition game number determination table defines the range of the number of games until the transition to the ART preparation state A and the lottery value.

  The Bonus preparation state transition game number determination table is used when determining the number of games until the transition to the Bonus preparation state B in the ART state when the symbol combination related to the RUSH replay is displayed on the active line. Is also used.

  Here, the lottery value of the Bonus ready state transition game number determination table is provided for each set value, and the lottery value defined for each range of the number of games differs for each set value. In particular, in the present embodiment, the lottery value in the Bonus preparation state transition game number determination table is defined such that the higher the set value, the higher the probability that the sub CPU 412 determines the range of the faster game number. Accordingly, the higher the set value is, the higher the ratio of the sub CPU 412 that determines the short game number as the number of games for shifting to the Bonus preparation state after the withdrawal state A or the withdrawal state B is completed.

(Specific production schedule table for specific days)
Next, the specific day specific effect schedule table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The specific day specific effect schedule table is provided in the sub ROM 414 and is provided for acquiring a schedule for executing the specific effect. In the specific day specific effect schedule table, “date” and “time for executing the specific effect for each date” are defined. For example, when the date acquired by the RTC device 426 is January 1, 2 hours, 4 hours, 6 hours, 8 hours, 10 hours, and 12 hours after the power is turned on. It is specified that a specific effect will be executed later, and after 12 hours, it is specified that a specific effect is executed every 3 hours.

(Specific production schedule table for day of week)
Next, based on FIG. 30, the day-specific specific effect schedule table will be described.

  The specific effect schedule table for the day of the week is provided in the sub ROM 414, and is provided for acquiring a schedule for executing the specific effect as in the specific effect schedule table for the specific day. Further, the day-specific specific effect schedule table defines “day of the week” and “time for executing the specific effect for each day of the week”. For example, if the day of the week information corresponding to the date information acquired by the RTC device 426 is Monday, a specific effect is executed 2 hours, 4 hours, 8 hours, and 11 hours after the power is turned on. It is defined that a specific effect is executed every 3 hours after the lapse of 12 hours.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 412 first performs control to determine whether or not the date information acquired by the RTC device 426 matches the date specified in the specific day specific performance schedule table. And as a result of the determination, if there is a matching date, control is performed to acquire the time for executing the specific effect based on the matching date. On the other hand, if there is no matching date as a result of the determination, the specific effect is based on the day of the week specified in the specific effect schedule table for the day of the week and the day of the week information corresponding to the date information acquired by the RTC device 426. Control to get the time to execute.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 412 acquires the time for executing the specific effect based on the date information or day information acquired by the RTC device 426 and the specific effect schedule table for specific day or the specific effect schedule table for day of the week. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the sub CPU 412 performs control to acquire a random value based on date information acquired by the RTC device 426, and performs control to acquire a time for executing a specific effect based on the acquired random value. May be.

  For example, when the date information acquired by the RTC device 426 is “YYYY (year) / MM (month) / DD (day)”, the random number value corresponding to the year, the random value corresponding to the month, and the day The final random number value is acquired by calculating the random number value to be obtained and calculating each acquired random number value. Then, the sub CPU 412 performs control to determine the specific effect execution content based on the acquired random number value. Further, the sub CPU 412 performs control for acquiring a schedule for executing the specific effect based on the acquired random number value.

(Specific production opening schedule table)
Next, the specific effect release schedule table will be described based on FIG.

  The specific effect release schedule table is provided in the sub ROM 414, and is provided for determining the content of the specific effect when executing the specific effect. Specifically, the specific effect release schedule table defines “specific effect No.”, “period”, and “specific effect execution content”. Here, the “period” refers to the date information acquired by the RTC device 426 from the date related to the date information stored in the sub ROM 414 or the sub RAM 415 when the game machine 1 is shipped from the factory. The period up to the date. In addition, “specific effect execution content” includes the content of the countdown effect before executing the specific effect, the effect content of the specific effect, the content of the notice effect that specifies the specific effect to be executed next week after the specific effect, and the specific The content of the end effect that the effect has ended is defined.

  For example, when the sub CPU 412 is shipped from the factory that manufactures the gaming machine 1, from the date related to the date information stored in the sub ROM 414 or the sub RAM 415 to the date related to the date information acquired by the RTC device 426. When the period is within one week and within two weeks, “specific effect No. 01” is selected, and “M01 countdown”, “M01”, and “M02 notice” are determined as the contents of the specific effect. And the control which performs the determined specific production is performed.

  Specifically, a specific effect release schedule table is provided in the sub ROM 414, and the sub CPU 412 selects a specific effect based on the date information acquired by the RTC device 426, and stores the selected specific effect in the sub RAM 415. Control to memorize. Then, the sub CPU 412 performs control to execute a specific effect based on information stored in the sub RAM 415.

  Note that a program for directly executing the specific effect release schedule may be stored in the storage area of the sub ROM 414, and the sub CPU 412 may perform control for executing the specific effect based on the program stored in the sub ROM 414. In this case, the sub ROM 414 needs to store a program capable of selecting the period and the specific performance execution content based on the date information. It is also conceivable that a period for executing a specific effect is stored in the sub RAM 415, and the sub CPU 412 determines the specific effect based on the period stored in the sub RAM 415 and date information. In this case, it is desirable that the area in which the period for executing the specific effect in the sub RAM 415 is stored is nonvolatile.

  In this embodiment, when the game machine 1 is shipped from the factory that manufactures the gaming machine 1, the introduction start date to be introduced into the game store is stored as date information stored in the sub ROM 414 or the sub RAM 415. However, the date information stored in the sub ROM 414 or the sub RAM 415 when shipped from the factory that manufactures the gaming machine 1 is not limited to the introduction start date introduced to the amusement store, and any date can be set. You may remember.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 412 obtains date information acquired by the RTC device 426 from the date related to the date information stored in the sub ROM 414 or the sub RAM 415 when shipped from the factory that manufactures the gaming machine 1. Although the specific performance execution content is determined based on the period up to the date related to, it is not limited to this. For example, a ban date allowing the execution of the specific effect is stored in advance in the sub ROM 414 or the sub RAM 415, and the sub CPU 412 may perform control for determining the specific effect execution content based on the ban date.

(Self release mode lottery probability transition table)
Next, the self-releasing mode lottery probability transition table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The self-releasing mode lottery probability transition table is provided in the sub-ROM 414. Compared with a state where the probability of transitioning to the self-releasing mode is high (hereinafter referred to as “high probability state”) and the high probability state. It is provided for performing a lottery to shift a state having a low probability (hereinafter referred to as a “low probability state”). Here, in the present embodiment, when the current state is the low probability state, the sub CPU 412 performs a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the high probability state with the probability of each game “327/65536”. On the other hand, when the current state is a high probability state, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift to the low probability state with a probability of each game “4096/65536”.

(Reserve stock lottery table)
Next, the reserve stock lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The reserve stock lottery table is provided in the sub ROM 414. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 412 performs control to shift to the Bonus preparation state at the end of the specific effect, on condition that the value of the reserve stock storage area provided in the sub RAM 415 is “1” or more. The reserve stock lottery table is provided for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to store a predetermined value in the reserve stock storage area provided in the sub RAM 415. Here, when the winning areas “20” to “27” are determined in the internal lottery process described later, the sub CPU 412 performs a lottery with “5/65536”, and when the lottery is won, A process of adding “1” to the value of the reserve stock storage area of the sub RAM 415 and storing it is performed. Further, when the winning area “29” is determined, the sub CPU 412 performs a lottery with “64/65536”, and when the lottery is won, the value of the reserve stock storage area of the sub RAM 415 is set to “1”. "Is added and stored.

  In the present embodiment, a lottery is performed using the reserve stock lottery table based on the determination of the winning areas “20” to “27” or “29” in the internal lottery process described later. Based on the lottery result, “1” is added to the value of the reserve stock storage area of the sub RAM 415 and stored. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, regardless of the result of the internal lottery process described later, lottery is performed with a certain probability for each game, and “1” is added to the value of the reserve stock storage area of the sub RAM 415 based on the result of the lottery and stored. Processing may be performed.

  In addition, when a lottery is performed using the reserve stock lottery table and the winning is determined as a result of the lottery, a value added to the value of the reserve stock storage area of the sub RAM 415 can be set as appropriate. For example, the reserve stock storage area of the sub RAM 415 depending on whether or not the lottery when the winning areas “20” to “27” are determined and the lottery when the winning area “29” is determined are selected. The value added to the value of may be different.

(Bonus state distribution table)
Next, the Bonus state distribution table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The Bonus state distribution table is provided in the sub ROM 414, and is provided to notify the operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 to be notified when the winning areas “01” to “03” are determined. ing. In addition, the Bonus state distribution table defines the state to which the Bonus state A to the Bonus state C are shifted and the lottery value corresponding to each Bonus state. Here, in the present embodiment, the lottery value is provided for each set value, and the higher the set value, the higher the probability of shifting to the Bonus state C.

  For example, if it is determined as a result of the lottery using the Bonus state distribution table that the transition to the Bonus state A is made, the combination of symbols related to the red 7 replay 01 can be stopped. Control to notify the operation order is performed. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 notifies that the right stop button 13 is first stopped when the winning area “01” is determined in the internal lottery process described later. Further, in a later-described internal lottery process, when the winning area “02” is determined, a notification that the left stop button 11 is first stopped is given. On the other hand, in the internal lottery process described later, when the winning area “03” is determined, the combination of symbols related to the blue 7 replay is activated by notifying that the middle stop button 12 is first stopped. It is not displayed above.

  In addition, as a result of the lottery using the Bonus state distribution table, when it is determined to shift to the Bonus state B, the combination of symbols related to the red 7 replay 02 can be stopped. Control to notify the operation order is performed. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 notifies that the left stop button 11 is first stopped when the winning area “01” is determined in the internal lottery process described later. Further, in a later-described internal lottery process, when the winning area “02” is determined, a notification that the middle stop button 12 is first stopped is given. On the other hand, in the internal lottery process described later, when the winning area “03” is determined, the combination of symbols related to the blue 7 replay is activated by notifying that the middle stop button 12 is first stopped. It is not displayed above.

  In addition, when it is determined as a result of the lottery using the Bonus state distribution table that the transition to the Bonus state C is made, the operation of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 that can stop the combination of symbols related to the blue 7 replay Control to notify the order is performed. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 notifies that the left stop button 11 is first stopped when the winning area “03” is determined in the internal lottery process described later. On the other hand, in a later-described internal lottery process, when the winning area “01” or “02” is determined, a notification that the middle stop button 12 is first stopped is issued.

(Promotional lottery table)
Next, the promotion lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The promotion lottery table is provided in the sub ROM 414. After the lottery based on the Bonus state distribution table in FIG. 36 is determined to shift to the Bonus state A or the Bonus state B, the Bonus state A or the Bonus state is determined. It is provided for performing a lottery so as to shift to the Bonus state B or the Bonus state C before shifting to the state B.

  Specifically, the promotion lottery table is provided with (a) a promotion lottery table for waiting for the Bonus state A and (b) a promotion lottery table for waiting for the Bonus state B, and each promotion lottery table includes Defines a lottery value for each winning area and waiting for the transition to the Bonus state. For example, when the winning area “33” is determined while waiting for the Bonus state A, the sub CPU 412 performs a lottery to shift to the Bonus state B standby at “32768/65536”. In addition, when the winning area “33” is determined while waiting for the Bonus state B, the sub CPU 412 performs a lottery to move to the Bonus state C standby at “4128/65536”.

(ART lottery table in Bonus state B)
Next, the ART lottery table in the Bonus state B will be described with reference to FIG.

  The Bonus state B ART lottery table is provided in the sub-ROM 414, and is provided in the Bonus state B for lottery of whether or not to shift to the ART state. Specifically, in the Bonus state B ART lottery table, a winning area and a lottery value corresponding to each winning area are defined. For example, when the winning area “33” is determined in the internal lottery process described later, the sub CPU 412 performs a lottery determined to shift to the ART state with a probability of “21692/65536”. When the lottery is won, the sub CPU 412 performs control to add “3” to the navigation stock storage area provided in the sub RAM 415 and store it. When the value of the navigation stock storage area of the sub RAM 415 is “1” or more when the Bonus state B ends, the sub CPU 412 performs control to determine that the lottery for shifting to the ART state has been won.

  Here, as much as the value of the navigation stock storage area provided in the sub RAM 415, the sub CPU 412 determines the winning areas “04” to “06” by the internal lottery process described later in the ART game number determination state. In this case, control is performed to notify the operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 in which the combination of symbols related to the BAR replay is displayed on the active line.

(Navistock extra lottery table)
Next, the navigation stock addition lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The navigation stock addition lottery table is provided in the sub ROM 414, and is provided for performing an extra lottery for the number of navigation stocks after winning the lottery based on the ART lottery table during the Bonus state B. Specifically, in the Navistock addition lottery table, a winning area and a lottery value corresponding to each winning area are defined. For example, when the winning area “33” is determined in the internal lottery process to be described later, the sub CPU 412 performs the lottery by adding the number of navigation stocks with a probability of “13107/65536”. When the lottery is won, the sub CPU 412 performs control to add “2” to the navigation stock storage area provided in the sub RAM 415 and store it.

(ART lottery table during Bonus state A)
Next, the ART lottery table during the Bonus state A will be described with reference to FIG.

  The Bonus state A ART lottery table is provided in the sub ROM 414, and is provided for performing a lottery on whether or not to shift to the ART state in the Bonus state A. Specifically, in the Bonus state A ART lottery table, a winning area, the number of navigation stocks, and a lottery value corresponding to each winning area and the number of navigation stocks are defined. For example, when the winning area “33” is determined in the internal lottery process to be described later, the sub CPU 412 determines to add “0” for the number of navigation stocks with a probability of “26214/65536”. It is determined that the number of navigation stock “1” is added at a probability of “/ 65536”, the navigation stock number “2” is added at a probability of “3277/65536”, and the probability of “3277/65536” is determined. A lottery to determine that the number of navigation stock “3” is to be added is performed. When the lottery is won, the sub CPU 412 performs control to add and store the number of navigation stocks corresponding to the lottery result in the navigation stock storage area provided in the sub RAM 415. When the value of the navigation stock storage area of the sub RAM 415 is “1” or more when the Bonus state A ends, the sub CPU 412 performs control to determine that the lottery for shifting to the ART state has been won.

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

  The additional game number determination table is provided in the sub ROM 414. Based on the combination of symbols related to the BAR replay displayed on the active line in the ART game number determination state A or the ART game number determination state B, It is provided to determine the number of games to be added to the value of the ART game number storage area of the sub RAM 415.

  Further, the added game number determination table is (a) a lottery table (hereinafter referred to as “the ART game number determination state A”) when a combination of symbols related to the BAR replay 01 or the BAR replay 03 is displayed on the active line. (Referred to as “the lottery table for BAR replay 01, 03 establishment during ART game number determination state A”) and (b) in the ART game number determination state A, when a combination of symbols related to BAR replay 02 is displayed on the active line And a symbol relating to the BAR replay 01 or the BAR replay 03 in the ART game number determination state B (hereinafter referred to as “the lottery table for when the BAR replay 02 is established during the ART game number determination state A”). The lottery table used when a combination of (Referred to as “the lottery table for BAR replay 01, 03 establishment during ART game number determination state B”) and (d) in the ART game number determination state B, a combination of symbols related to BAR replay 02 is displayed on the active line. A lottery table (hereinafter referred to as a “lottery table for establishing BAR replay 02 during ART game number determination state B”) is provided. Then, a lottery table for when BAR replay 01, 03 is established during ART game number determination state A, a lottery table for when BAR replay 02 is established during ART game number determination state A, and BAR replay 01, 03 is established during ART game number determination state B. The lottery table and the lottery table for when the BAR replay 02 is established during the ART game number determination state B are respectively defined for the number of added games and the lottery value.

  For example, in the ART game number determination state A, when the symbol combination related to BAR Replay 01 or BAR Replay 03 is displayed on the active line, the sub CPU 412 has the probability of “49086/65536” as the number of additional games. “10” game is determined, “20” game is determined as the additional game number with the probability of “5308/65536”, “30” game is determined as the additional game number with the probability of “5308/65536”, With the probability of “5308/65536”, “50” games are determined as the number of additional games, “100” games are determined as the number of additional games with the probability of “262/65536”, and with the probability of “132/65536” , "200" games are determined as the number of additional games, and the probability is "132/65536" Performing a lottery to determine the "300" game as the number of games.

  In the ART game number determination state A, the BAR replay 01, 03 establishment lottery table is displayed when the combination of symbols related to BAR replay 01 or BAR replay 03 is displayed on the active line in the ART game number addition state A. Also used for. Similarly, the BAR replay 02 establishment lottery table during ART game number determination state A is also used when the combination of symbols related to BAR replay 02 is displayed on the active line in the ART game number addition state A. Similarly, in the ART game number determination state B during the BAR replay 01, 03 establishment lottery table, in the ART game number addition state B, the symbol combination related to BAR replay 01 or BAR replay 03 is displayed on the active line. Also used in some cases. Similarly, the lottery table for establishment of the BAR replay 02 in the ART game number determination state B is also used when the combination of symbols related to the BAR replay 02 is displayed on the active line in the ART game number addition state B.

(Navistock lottery table for ART game number determination state)
Next, the ART game number determination state navigation stock lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The ART game number determination state navigation stock lottery table is provided in the sub ROM 414, and is provided for lottery navigation stock in the ART game number determination state. Specifically, the navigation game lottery table for the ART game number determination state defines the number of navigation stocks and the lottery values corresponding to the winning areas and the number of navigation stocks. For example, when the winning area “33” is determined in the internal lottery process to be described later, the sub CPU 412 determines to add “1” to the navigation stock number with the probability of “62916/65536”. It is determined that the navigation stock number “2” is added with the probability of “/ 65536”, the navigation stock number “3” is added with the probability of “655/65536”, and the probability of “655/65536” is determined. It is determined that the navigation stock number “4” is added, and a lottery is performed to determine that the navigation stock number “5” is added with a probability of “655/65536”. When the lottery is won, the sub CPU 412 performs control to add and store the number of navigation stocks corresponding to the lottery result in the navigation stock storage area provided in the sub RAM 415.

(Program start processing by the main control board 300)
Next, a program start process performed by the main control board 300 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that the program start process is a process performed based on the power switch 511sw being turned on.

(Step S1)
In step S1, the main CPU 301 performs an initial setting process. Specifically, a table address for setting the internal register of the gaming machine 1 is set, and a process of setting the register address is performed based on the table. Next, the main CPU 301 stores a machine unique ID that is a gaming machine identification number for identifying the gaming machine 1 from the machine unique value storage unit 306, a machine type ID that is a model identification number from the model information storage unit 307, and a main base ID storage unit. A main chip ID for identifying the main control board 300 is read from 308 into the main RAM 303. Further, the main CPU 301 sets the stand unique ID, the model ID, and the main chip ID in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303 in order to transmit the above information to the sub-control board 400. Then, when the process of step S1 ends, the process proceeds to step S2.

(Step S2)
In step S2, the main CPU 301 performs a RAM checksum calculation process. Specifically, a check sum of the main RAM 303 is calculated, and when the calculation is completed, a process of setting the check sum of the main RAM 303 is performed. Here, the checksum (CheckSum) is a kind of code for detecting an error. Then, when the process of step S2 ends, the process proceeds to step S3.

(Step S3)
In step S <b> 3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the setting change switch is ON. In the present embodiment, the setting change switch is turned on by rotating a predetermined angle while a setting changing key (not shown) is inserted into the keyhole. Therefore, in step S3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the setting change key (not shown) is rotated by a predetermined angle in a state where the key is inserted into the keyhole. When it is determined that the setting change switch is ON (step S3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S4, and when it is determined that the setting change switch is OFF (step S3 = No). ), The process proceeds to step S6.

(Step S4)
In step S4, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the door opening / closing switch is ON. In the present embodiment, when a dedicated key is inserted into the keyhole 4 and rotated by a predetermined angle, and the front door 3 is opened by a predetermined angle or more, the door opening / closing switch is turned on. For this reason, in step S4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a dedicated key is inserted into the keyhole 4 and rotated by a predetermined angle, and the front door 3 is opened by a predetermined angle or more. If it is determined that the door opening / closing switch is ON (step S4 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S7, and if it is determined that the door opening / closing switch is OFF (step S4 = No). ), The process proceeds to step S5.

(Step S5)
In step S5, the main CPU 301 sets a setting change device operation abnormality flag. Specifically, when the setting change switch is ON (step S3 = Yes) and the door opening / closing switch is OFF (step S4 = No), the front door 3 is not opened more than a predetermined angle. In this state, the key is rotated by a predetermined angle with the setting change key inserted. For this reason, the main CPU 301 sets a setting change device operation abnormality flag in a setting change device operation abnormality flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S5 ends, the process proceeds to step S6.

(Step S6)
In step S6, the main CPU 301 performs a power interruption recovery process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 displays the saved register value and the saved stack pointer value when power supply is started after the power supply to the gaming machine 1 is cut off. Perform processing to restore. In the power interruption recovery process, an initialization process of the main RAM 303 is performed. Then, when the process of step S6 ends, the process proceeds to the main loop process of FIG.

(Step S7)
In step S7, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a setting change device operation start command. Specifically, when the setting change switch is ON (step S3 = Yes) and the door opening / closing switch is ON (step S4 = Yes), the main CPU 301 issues a setting change device operation start command to the sub control board. In order to transmit to 400, the setting change device operation start command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303. Here, the setting change device operation start command is a command having information indicating that the setting change of the gaming machine 1 is started. Then, when the process of step S7 ends, the process proceeds to step S8.

(Step S8)
In step S8, the main CPU 301 performs a setting value change process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 acquires the current set value and determines whether or not the set value range is normal. Here, when the determination result is normal, a process of displaying the current set value on the stored number display 25 or the setting display unit 36 is performed. On the other hand, if the above determination result is not normal, the initial set value of the set value is set in the set value storage area provided in the main RAM 303, and then the set value is displayed in the stored number display 25 or the setting display unit 36. Processing to display the initial value of. Then, the main CPU 301 performs a setting value switching display process based on the detection of the operation of the setting change button 37 by the setting change switch 37sw, and the operation of the start lever 10 is detected by the start switch 10sw. The setting value is determined based on the setting value, and the setting value is stored in the main RAM 303 based on the detection that the setting change key rotated by a predetermined angle has been rotated to an angle at which it can be inserted and removed. To store in the set value storage area. Then, when the process of step S8 ends, the process proceeds to step S9.

(Step S9)
In step S9, the main CPU 301 performs a stored number display / acquired number display LED lighting process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 issues a command to display the stored number and paid-out number on the stored number display unit 25 connected to the relay board 200 via the I / F circuit 305 and the paid-out number display unit 27. Do. Then, when the process of step S9 ends, the process proceeds to step S10.

(Step S10)
In step S10, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a setting change device operation end command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 sets the setting change device operation end command in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303 in order to transmit the setting change device operation end command to the sub-control board 400. I do. Here, the setting change device operation end command is a command having information that the set value has been changed and information related to the changed set value. Then, when the process of step S10 ends, the process proceeds to the main loop process of FIG.

(Main loop processing)
Next, the main loop process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S101)
In step S101, the main CPU 301 performs an initialization process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a stack pointer and initializing the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S101 ends, the process proceeds to step S102.

(Step S102)
In step S102, the main CPU 301 performs a game start management process. Specifically, a process for clearing the payout number and a process for setting the current gaming state are performed. Then, when the process of step S102 ends, the process proceeds to step S103.

(Step S103)
In step S103, the main CPU 301 performs an overflow display process. Specifically, based on the fact that the auxiliary storage unit full tank sensor 530 s detects that the medal stored in the auxiliary storage unit 530 is full, the main CPU 301 pays out via the relay board 200. A process of displaying a predetermined error by the number display 27 is performed. Then, when the process of step S103 ends, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In the present embodiment, the predetermined error display is performed on the payout number display device 27. However, the display is not limited to this, and other display devices or lamps may be used for display. For example, the notification may be performed by a plurality of devices such as the payout number display device 27 and the liquid crystal display device 41.

(Step S104)
In step S104, the main CPU 301 performs medal acceptance start processing. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of permitting the reception of medals when the re-game is not operating. Then, when the process of step S104 ends, the process proceeds to step S105. In this medal acceptance start process, a medal insertion number counter addition process upon insertion of medals, a medal automatic insertion command set at the time of replay, and the like are performed.

(Step S105)
In step S105, the main CPU 301 performs a setting value confirmation process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of reading the set value stored in the set value storage area provided in the main RAM 303 by the process of step S10. Then, when the process of step S105 ends, the process proceeds to step S106.

(Step S106)
In step S106, the main CPU 301 performs medal management processing. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a medal insertion check process and the like. Then, when the process of step S106 ends, the process proceeds to step S107. In this medal management process, a medal insertion check process for determining whether or not an appropriate medal has been inserted into the medal insertion slot 6, a medal settlement process for settlement of medals, and the like are performed.

(Step S107)
In step S107, the main CPU 301 performs an input / discharge sensor check process. In this process, when the main CPU 301 detects an abnormality of the medal sensor 16s or a payout sensor (not shown) provided in the hopper 520, the main CPU 301 performs a process of displaying the detected abnormality. Then, when the process of step S107 ends, the process proceeds to step S108. In the insertion / dispensing sensor check process, a process is performed to determine whether or not the medal sensor 16s has detected an abnormality, whether or not a dispensing sensor (not shown) provided in the hopper 520 has detected an abnormality, and the like.

(Step S108)
In step S108, the main CPU 301 performs a start lever check process. In the processing, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the start switch 10sw is ON. Then, when the process of step S108 ends, the process proceeds to step S109. In the start lever check process, a process for determining whether or not the operation of the start lever 10 is acceptable is performed. When it is determined that the operation can be accepted, the operation of the start lever 10 is accepted. Is allowed.

(Step S109)
In step S109, the main CPU 301 performs an internal lottery process. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining a winning area by lottery. Then, when the process of step S109 ends, the process proceeds to step S110. In the internal lottery process, information such as the current gaming state, the number of lotteries in the current gaming state, and the RT type is also acquired.

(Step S110)
In step S110, the main CPU 301 performs a symbol code setting process. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of drawing whether or not to execute the spinning effect based on the winning area determined in step S109. Then, when the process of step S110 ends, the process proceeds to step S111.

(Step S111)
In step S111, the main CPU 301 performs reel rotation start preparation processing. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process for setting a minimum one game time. Then, when the process of step S111 ends, the process proceeds to step S112. In this reel rotation start preparation process, it is determined whether or not the value of the timer counter set in the previous game has become “0”. The value of the timer counter here is set to a minimum of one game time (about 4.1 seconds). In the reel rotation start preparation process, a waiting time until the rotation of the reel 17 reaches a constant speed is also set.

(Step S112)
In step S112, the main CPU 301 performs reel stop pre-processing. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a pull-in prediction process for the rotating reel 17 and the like. Then, when the process of step S112 ends, the process proceeds to step S113. In the pull-in prediction process, first, an initial value of the virtual stop position is set, and a process of acquiring the pull-in priority is performed. If the stop position is not “00”, the stop position is corrected, and the pull-in priority is stored. Processing is performed.

(Step S113)
In step S113, the main CPU 301 performs a reel rotation start process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of rotating the reel 17 at a constant speed by driving the stepping motors 101, 102, and 103 via the reel control board 100. Then, when the process of step S113 ends, the process proceeds to step S114.

(Step S114)
In step S114, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting an operable state flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of turning on the operable state flag in the operable state flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Here, the operable state flag storage area is provided corresponding to each of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13. The operable state flag is used to determine whether or not the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 can be stopped. For example, when all the operable state flags corresponding to the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are all ON, the main CPU 301 determines that all the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 can be stopped. 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 reel rotation process. In the processing, the main CPU 301 performs control to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel 17 based on the fact that the stop switches 11sw, 12sw, and 13sw detect a stop operation on the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 by the player. . Then, when the process of step S115 ends, the process proceeds to step S116.

(Step S116)
In step S116, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not there is a stop request. Specifically, in step S115, it is determined whether or not the stop switches 11sw, 12sw, and 13sw detect a stop operation performed on the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 by the player, and the rotating reel 17 is stopped. If it is determined that there is no stop request (step S116 = No), the process proceeds to step S118. If it is determined that there is a stop request (step S116 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117. To migrate.

(Step S117)
In step S117, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a reel stop command. Specifically, in order for the main CPU 301 to transmit a reel stop command to the sub-control board 400, processing for setting the reel stop command in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303 is performed. Here, the reel stop command relates to information relating to the type of the reel 17 that has been stopped, and the symbol position when the stop switch 11sw, 12sw, 13sw detects a stop operation on the stop button 11, 12, 13 by the player. It is a command having information and information relating to a symbol code corresponding to the symbol position. Further, the main CPU 301 turns off the operable state flag in the operable state flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 corresponding to the operated stop button 11, 12, 13. Then, when the process of step S117 ends, the process proceeds to step S118.

(Step S118)
In step S118, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not all reels have been stopped. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not all the reels 17 are stopped based on the value of the operable state flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that all the reels are not stopped (step S118 = No), the process proceeds to step S115, and the same process is repeatedly executed until all the reels are stopped. On the other hand, when it is determined that all the reels have been stopped (step S118 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S119.

(Step S119)
In step S119, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are being operated. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not an OFF edge of the stop switches 11sw, 12sw, and 13sw is detected. When it is determined that the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are being operated (step S119 = Yes), the process of step S119 is repeatedly executed until the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are not being operated. . On the other hand, when it is determined that the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are not being operated (step S119 = No), the process proceeds to step S120.

(Step S120)
In step S120, the main CPU 301 performs display determination processing. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of calculating the number of payouts according to the winning symbol combination. Then, when the process of step S120 ends, the process proceeds to step S121.

  In this display determination process, a re-game operation command set at the time of re-game display, calculation of the number of payouts, and a process for determining an abnormality in display determination are also performed.

(Step S121)
In step S121, the main CPU 301 performs an input / discharge sensor check process. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of displaying the detected abnormality when detecting an abnormality of the medal sensor 16s or a payout sensor (not shown) provided in the hopper 520, as in step S107. Then, when the process of step S121 ends, the process proceeds to step S122.

(Step S122)
In step S122, the main CPU 301 performs a payout process. In the processing, the main CPU 301 performs processing such as paying out medals by driving the hopper 520 through the power supply substrate 500. Then, when the process of step S122 ends, the process proceeds to step S123.

  In this payout process, it is also determined whether or not the value of the medal stored number counter is “50”. If it is less than “50”, the stored number is added, and exceeds “50” during the addition. In this case, medals for the excess are paid out.

(Step S123)
In step S123, the main CPU 301 performs a game state transition process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the RT gaming state based on the combination of symbols displayed on the active line. Then, when the process of step S123 ends, the process proceeds to step S101, and the subsequent processes are repeatedly executed.

(Game state transition process)
Next, based on FIG. 43, the game state transition process performed by the process of step S123 of FIG. 42 will be described. FIG. 43 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the game state transition process.

(Step S123-1)
In step S123-1, the main CPU 301 performs RT gaming state transition processing, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the game state based on the combination of the current game state and the symbols displayed on the active line. Then, when the process of step S123-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S123-2.

(Step S123-2)
In step S123-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a gaming state command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the gaming state command in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303 in order to transmit the gaming state to the sub-control board 400. Here, the gaming state command is a command having information indicating which gaming state is the RT0 gaming state to the RT5 gaming state. Then, when the process of step S123-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S123-3.

(Step S123-3)
In step S123-3, the main CPU 301 performs a spinning effect execution process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of executing the spinning effect when the flag for executing the spinning effect is ON in the spinning effect storage area provided in the main RAM 303. More specifically, the main CPU 301 controls the stepping motors 101, 102, and 103 via the reel control board 100 in the reel drive control process of step S205 in the interrupt process described later, thereby executing the spinning effect. Control. Then, when the process of step S123-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S123-4.

(Step S123-4)
In step S <b> 123-4, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the spinning effect is being performed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the started spinning effect has ended after the spinning effect is started by the spinning effect execution process in step S123-3. And when it determines with it being during a spinning effect (step S123-4 = Yes), the process of step S123-4 is repeatedly performed until a spinning effect is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the spinning effect is not being performed (step S123-4 = No), the game state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(RT gaming state transition processing)
Next, based on FIG. 44, the RT game state transition process performed by the process of step S123-1 of FIG. 43 will be described. FIG. 44 is a diagram showing a subroutine of RT gaming state transition processing.

(Step S123-1-1)
In step S123-1-1, the main CPU 301 performs processing for acquiring a gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for acquiring a gaming state based on the value of the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S123-1-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S123-1-2.

(Step S123-1-2)
In step S123-1-2, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not it is in the RT0 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the gaming state acquired in step S123-1-1 is the RT0 gaming state. If it is determined that the player is in the RT0 gaming state (step S123-1-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S123-1-3. If it is determined that the player is not in the RT0 gaming state ( The process proceeds to step S123-1-2 = No) and step S123-1-4.

(Step S123-1-3)
In step S123-1-3, the main CPU 301 performs a gaming state transition process for RT0 gaming state. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the game state based on the combination of the current game state (RT0 game state) and the symbols displayed on the active line. Specifically, when it is determined that the combination of symbols related to the blank is displayed, processing for setting the RT1 gaming state is performed. When the process of step S123-1-3 is completed, the RT gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S123-2 of the gaming state transition process.

(Step S123-1-4)
In step S123-1-4, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not it is in the RT1 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the gaming state acquired in step S123-1-1 is the RT1 gaming state. If it is determined that the game is in the RT1 gaming state (step S123-1-4 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S123-1-5, and if it is determined that the game is not in the RT1 gaming state ( Step S123-1-4 = No) and the process proceeds to Step S123-1-6.

(Step S123-1-5)
In step S123-1-5, the main CPU 301 performs a gaming state transition process for RT1 gaming state. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the game state based on the combination of the current game state (RT1 game state) and the symbols displayed on the active line. Specifically, when it is determined that the symbol combination related to the preparatory replay is displayed, the processing for setting the RT2 gaming state is performed, and it is determined that the symbol combination related to the blue 7 replay or follow replay is displayed. In the case of the game, processing for setting the RT3 gaming state is performed. When the process of step S123-1-5 is completed, the RT gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S123-2 of the gaming state transition process.

(Step S123-1-6)
In step S123-1-6, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not it is in the RT2 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the gaming state acquired in step S123-1-1 is the RT2 gaming state. If it is determined that the game is in the RT2 gaming state (step S123-1-6 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S123-1-7. If it is determined that the game is not in the RT2 gaming state ( The process proceeds to step S123-1-6 = No) and step S123-1-8.

(Step S123-1-7)
In step S123-1-7, the main CPU 301 performs a gaming state transition process for RT2 gaming state. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the game state based on the combination of the current game state (RT2 game state) and the symbols displayed on the active line. Specifically, when it is determined that the symbol combination related to the blank is displayed, the processing for setting the RT1 gaming state is performed, and the symbol combination related to red 7 replay, blue 7 replay or follow replay is displayed. When it is determined that the RT3 gaming state is set, a process for setting the RT5 gaming state is performed when it is determined that the symbol combination related to the RUSH replay is displayed. When the processing of step S123-1-7 is completed, the RT gaming state transition processing subroutine is terminated, and the processing proceeds to step S123-2 of the gaming state transition processing.

(Step S123-1-8)
In step S123-1-8, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not it is in the RT3 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the gaming state acquired in step S123-1-1 is the RT3 gaming state. If it is determined that the player is in the RT3 gaming state (step S123-1-8 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S123-1-9. If it is determined that the player is not in the RT3 gaming state ( Step S123-1-8 = No), the process proceeds to Step S123-1-10.

(Step S123-1-9)
In step S123-1-9, the main CPU 301 performs a gaming state transition process for RT3 gaming state. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the game state based on the combination of the current game state (RT3 game state) and the symbols displayed on the active line. Specifically, when it is determined that the symbol combination related to the blank is displayed, the processing for setting the RT1 gaming state is performed, and the symbol combination related to the RT4 transition replay (also referred to as OVERTURE transition replay) is displayed. When it is determined that the RT4 gaming state is set, the processing for setting the RT5 gaming state is performed when it is determined that the symbol combination related to the RUSH replay is displayed. When the process of step S123-1-9 is completed, the RT gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S123-2 of the gaming state transition process.

(Step S123-1-10)
In step S123-1-10, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not it is in the RT4 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the gaming state acquired in step S123-1-1 is the RT4 gaming state. If it is determined that the player is in the RT4 gaming state (step S123-1-10 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S1231-11, and if it is determined that the player is not in the RT4 gaming state ( The process proceeds to Step S123-1-10 = No) and Step S123-1-12.

(Step S123-1-11)
In step S123-1-11, the main CPU 301 performs a gaming state transition process for RT4 gaming state. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the game state based on the combination of the current game state (RT4 game state) and the symbols displayed on the active line. Specifically, when it is determined that the symbol combination related to the blank is displayed, the processing for setting the RT1 gaming state is performed, and when it is determined that the symbol combination related to the RUSH replay is displayed, RT5 Processing for setting the gaming state is performed. Then, when the process of step S123-1-11 ends, the RT gaming state transition processing subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S123-2 of the gaming state transition process.

(Step S123-1-12)
In step S123-1-12, the main CPU 301 performs a gaming state transition process for RT5 gaming state. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the game state based on the combination of the current game state (RT5 game state) and the symbols displayed on the active line. Specifically, when it is determined that the symbol combination related to the blank is displayed, the processing for setting the RT1 gaming state is performed, and when it is determined that the symbol combination related to the preparation replay is displayed, RT2 Processing for setting the gaming state is performed. When the processing of step S123-1-12 is completed, the RT gaming state transition processing subroutine is terminated, and the processing proceeds to step S123-2 of the gaming state transition processing.

(Interrupt processing)
Next, the interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the interrupt process is a process performed by interrupting the main loop process every “1.49 ms”. FIG. 45 shows a subroutine for interrupt processing.

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

(Step S202)
In step S202, the main CPU 301 performs input port read processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for receiving signals from the reel control board 100, the relay board 200, and the power supply board 500 through the I / F circuit 305. 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 spinning effect time at the time of the spinning effect, the minimum one 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 processing for setting a reel number. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a reel number in order to set a target of a reel to be driven and controlled in a reel drive control process of step S205 described later. Then, when the process of step S204 ends, the process proceeds to step S205.

(Step S205)
In step S205, the main CPU 301 performs a reel drive control process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 drives the reel stepping motors 101, 102, and 103 corresponding to the reel number set by the process of step S204 via the reel control board 100, thereby accelerating the reel 17. Perform constant speed, deceleration control, etc. In addition, when executing the spinning effect, control is performed to rotate the rotation direction of the reel 17 in the reverse rotation direction. Then, when the process of step S205 ends, the process proceeds to step S206.

(Step S206)
In step S206, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not all reels have been completed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the reel drive control process of step S205 has been performed for all the reels of the reel 17. If it is determined that all reels have been completed (step S206 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S207. If it is determined that all reels have not been completed (step S206 = No), step S204 is performed. The process is repeated until the reel drive control process is performed on all reels.

(Step S207)
In step S207, the main CPU 301 performs an external signal output process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of outputting the data set by the terminal board signal output process in step S123-2 to a terminal board (not shown). Then, when the process of step S207 ends, the process proceeds to step S208.

(Step S208)
In step S208, the main CPU 301 performs LED display processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 includes a start lamp 23, BET lamps 24 a to 24 c, a stored number display unit 25, a game state display lamp 26, a payout number display unit 27, a throw-in possible display lamp 28, and a re-game display lamp 29. Perform light emission control. Then, when the process of step S208 ends, the process proceeds to step S209.

(Step S209)
In step S209, the main CPU 301 performs control command transmission processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for transmitting various commands set in the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to the sub-control board 400. 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 on sub-control board)
Next, the main process in the sub control board will be described with reference to FIG. The main process in the sub control board is a process performed based on the power switch 511sw being turned on.

(Step S301)
In step S301, the sub CPU 412 performs a schedule acquisition process. In the process, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of acquiring a schedule based on the specific day specific effect schedule table (see FIG. 29) or the day specific effect schedule table (see FIG. 30). Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs processing for loading date information acquired by the RTC device 426. At this time, processing for loading day information corresponding to the date information is also performed. Then, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the current date corresponds to the specific date based on the loaded date information and the specific day specific effect schedule table. When it is determined that it is a specific day, a process for acquiring a schedule corresponding to the date information loaded from the specific effect schedule table for specific day is performed. Further, when it is determined that the current date is not a specific day, a process for acquiring a schedule corresponding to the day information loaded from the day-specific specific effect schedule table is performed. Then, when the process of step S301 ends, the process proceeds to step S302.

(Step S302)
In step S302, the sub CPU 412 performs an initialization process. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs processing such as error checking of the sub RAM 415 and initialization of the task system. Then, when the process of step S302 ends, the process proceeds to step S303.

(Step S303)
In step S303, the sub CPU 412 performs processing for starting a main board communication task. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of starting the main board communication task in order to execute the process of FIG. Then, when the process of step S303 ends, the process proceeds to step S304.

(Step S304)
In step S304, the sub CPU 412 performs processing for starting a sound control task. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of starting a sound control task in order to execute the process of FIG. Then, when the process of step S304 ends, the process proceeds to step S305.

(Step S305)
In step S305, the sub CPU 412 performs processing for starting a lamp control task. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of starting a lamp control task in order to execute the process of FIG. Then, when the process of step S305 ends, the process proceeds to step S306.

(Step S306)
In step S306, the sub CPU 412 performs processing for starting an image control task. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs processing for starting an image control task in order to execute the processing of FIG. Then, when the process of step S306 is finished, the main process in the sub control board is finished.

(Main board communication task)
Next, the main board communication task will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S401)
In step S401, the sub CPU 412 performs an initialization process. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs processing for initializing a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 415. Next, the sub CPU 412 acquires device information (device information) of the gaming machine 1 from the main control board 300. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 stores the base unique ID, model type ID, and main chip ID transmitted by the interrupt processing by the main CPU 301 after the initialization processing in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 415. Further, the sub CPU 412 stores a sub chip ID for specifying the sub control board 400 in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 415 from the sub base ID storage unit 417. Then, when the process of step S401 ends, the process proceeds to step S402.

(Step S402)
In step S402, the sub CPU 412 performs a received command check process. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs processing for the I / F circuit 411 to check a command transmitted from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Then, when the process of step S402 ends, the process proceeds to step S403.

(Step S403)
In step S403, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of determining whether a different command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the command transmitted from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300 is a command different from the previously transmitted command as a result of performing the process of step S402. I do. If it is determined that a different command has been received (step S403 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S404. If it is determined that a different command has not been received (step S403 = No), The process proceeds to step S402.

(Step S404)
In step S404, the sub CPU 412 performs a game information storage process. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of creating game information from the command checked by the sub control board 400 in the process of step S402 and storing it in the sub RAM 415. By this processing, information included in the parameter of the command received by the I / F circuit 411 from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300 is stored in the sub RAM 415. Therefore, the main control board 300 is also included in the sub control board 400. Can manage information managed in. Then, when the process of step S404 ends, the process proceeds to step S405.

(Step S405)
In step S405, the sub CPU 412 performs command analysis processing, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the processing, the sub CPU 412 performs processing corresponding to the command received by the I / F circuit 411 from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Then, when the process of step S405 ends, the process proceeds to step S402.

(Sound control task)
Next, the sound control task will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S501)
In step S501, the sub CPU 412 performs an initialization process. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs processing for initializing data related to sound. Then, when the process of step S501 ends, the process proceeds to step S502.

(Step S502)
In step S502, the sub CPU 412 performs a lamp control task execution process. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of jumping to the lamp control task of FIG. Then, when the process of step S502 ends, the process proceeds to step S503.

(Step S503)
In step S503, the sub CPU 412 performs sound data analysis processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs processing when jumping from the image control task to the sound control task execution processing by the processing in step S652 in FIG. 50, and determines sound data in step S405-3 described later. The sound data determined by the process is analyzed. Then, when the process of step S503 ends, the process proceeds to step S504.

(Step S504)
In step S504, the sub CPU 412 performs sound control processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs processing for controlling sound output from the speakers 34 and 35 based on the analysis result of the processing in step S503. Then, when the process of step S504 ends, the process proceeds to step S502.

(Ramp control task)
Next, the lamp control task will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S601)
In step S601, the sub CPU 412 performs an initialization process. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs processing for initializing data related to the lamp. Then, when the process of step S601 ends, the process proceeds to step S602.

(Step S602)
In step S602, the sub CPU 412 performs image control task execution processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of jumping to the image control task in FIG. Then, when the process of step S602 ends, the process proceeds to step S603.

(Step S603)
In step S603, the sub CPU 412 performs lamp data analysis processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs processing when jumping from the sound control task to the lamp control task execution processing by the processing in step S502 in FIG. 48, and determines lamp data in step S405-2 described later. A process of analyzing the ramp data determined by the process is performed. Then, when the process of step S603 ends, the process proceeds to step S604.

(Step S604)
In step S604, the sub CPU 412 performs a lamp control process. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of controlling the light emission of the side lamp 5, the effect lamp 22, the stop operation order display lamp 30, and the start lever effect lamp 42 based on the analysis result of the process in step S603. Do. Then, when the process of step S604 ends, the process proceeds to step S602.

(Image control task)
Next, the image control task will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S651)
In step S651, the sub CPU 412 performs an initialization process. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs processing for initializing data related to the image. Then, when the process of step S651 ends, the process proceeds to step S652.

(Step S652)
In step S652, the sub CPU 412 performs sound control task execution processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of jumping to the sound control task of FIG. Then, when the process of step S652 ends, the process proceeds to step S653.

(Step S653)
In step S653, the sub CPU 412 performs image data analysis processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 is a process performed when the process jumps from the lamp control task to the image control task execution process by the process of step S602 in FIG. 49, and determines the image data in step S405-4 described later. A process of analyzing the image data determined by the process is performed. Then, when the process of step S653 ends, the process proceeds to step S654.

(Step S654)
In step S654, the sub CPU 412 performs image control processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of outputting a signal to the image control board 420 based on the analysis result of the process of step S653. Then, when the process of step S654 ends, the process proceeds to step S652.

(Command analysis processing)
Next, command analysis processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 51 is a diagram showing a subroutine of command analysis processing.

(Step S405-01)
In step S405-01, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the effect priority flag is “ON”. If the production priority flag is “ON”, the sub CPU 412 proceeds to step S405-1, and if the production priority flag is not “ON”, the sub CPU 412 proceeds to step S405-02.

  Here, the “production priority flag” defines whether or not to give priority to changing the display during the production when the production button 18 is operated. When the “effect priority flag” is “ON”, the sub CPU 412 permits the change of the effect (specifically, the display timing of the effect is changed) by operating the effect button 18. If “” is not “ON”, the production is not changed. The “effect priority flag” is “ON” when the operation of the effect button 18 is permitted, and is “OFF” when the operation permission of the effect button 18 is finished.

  If the effect priority flag is not “ON” (determined NO in step S4-5-01), in step S405-02, the sub CPU 412 performs an operation input control process, and proceeds to step S405-1. In the operation input control process, the sub CPU 412 checks the signals of the effect button detection switch 18sw and the cross key detection switch 19sw, and performs a control process for operation inputs related to the effect button 18 and the cross key 19. Details of the operation input control process will be described later.

(Step S405-1)
In step S405-1, the sub CPU 412 performs an effect content determination process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the process, the sub CPU 412 performs a process for acquiring the production contents. Then, when the process of step S405-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S405-2.

(Step S405-2)
In step S405-2, the sub CPU 412 performs lamp data determination processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of determining lamp data corresponding to the effect content determined by the process of step S405-1. Then, when the process of step S405-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S405-3.

(Step S405-3)
In step S405-3, the sub CPU 412 performs sound data determination processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of determining sound data corresponding to the effect content determined by the process of step S405-1. Then, when the process of step S405-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S405-4.

(Step S405-4)
In step S405-4, the sub CPU 412 performs image data determination processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of determining image data corresponding to the effect content determined by the process of step S405-1. Then, when the process of step S405-4 ends, the command analysis process ends.

(Production content determination process)
Next, the effect content determination process will be described based on FIG. FIG. 52 is a diagram showing a subroutine of effect content determination processing.

(Step S405-1-1)
In step S405-1-1, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of determining whether a setting change device operation start command or a setting change device operation end command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs processing for determining whether the command received from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300 is a setting change device operation start command or a setting change device operation end command. If it is determined that the received command is a setting change device operation start command or a setting change device operation end command (step S405-1-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S405-1-2. If it is determined that the received command is not a setting change device operation start command or a setting change device operation end command (step S405-1-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S405-1-3.

(Step S405-1-2)
In step S405-1-2, the sub CPU 412 performs processing for receiving a setting change device operation start / end command. Specifically, when the sub CPU 412 receives a setting change device operation start command from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300, the sub CPU 412 displays image data indicating that the setting is being changed on the liquid crystal display device 41. When the setting change device operation end command is received, control is performed to determine that the image data indicating that the setting change has been completed is displayed. Then, when the process of step S405-1-2 ends, the effect content determination process ends, and the process proceeds to step S405-2 of the command analysis process.

(Step S405-1-3)
In step S405-1-3, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of determining whether or not a gaming state command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of determining whether or not the command received from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300 is a gaming state command. If it is determined that the received command is a gaming state command (step S405-1-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S405-1-4, and the received command is not a gaming state command. If it is determined (step S405-1-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S405-1-5.

(Step S405-1-4)
In step S405-1-4, the sub CPU 412 performs a game state command reception process. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs processing for updating the gaming state managed by the sub control board 400 based on the gaming state command received from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Moreover, the process which determines the production | presentation based on the information contained in a game state command is performed. And if the process of step S405-1-4 is complete | finished, an effect content determination process will be complete | finished and a process will be transfered to step S405-2 of a command analysis process.

(Step S405-1-5)
In step S405-1-5, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of determining whether or not an automatic medal insertion command or a medal insertion command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs processing for determining whether or not the command received from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300 is a medal automatic insertion command or a medal insertion command. If it is determined that the received command is an automatic medal insertion command or a medal insertion command (step S405-1-5 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S405-1-6, and the received command is If it is determined that the command is not an automatic medal insertion command or a medal insertion command (step S405-1-5 = No), the process proceeds to step S405-1-7.

(Step S405-1-6)
In step S405-1-6, the sub CPU 412 performs a medal insertion command reception process. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs processing for determining effect data based on an automatic medal insertion command or medal insertion command received from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Then, when the process of step S405-1-6 ends, the effect content determination process ends, and the process proceeds to step S405-2 of the command analysis process.

(Step S405-1-7)
In step S405-1-7, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of determining whether or not a medal settlement command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of determining whether or not the command received from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300 is a medal settlement command. If it is determined that the received command is a medal settlement command (step S405-1-7 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S405-1-8, and the received command is not a medal settlement command. If it is determined (step S405-1-7 = No), the process proceeds to step S4055-1-9.

(Step S405-1-8)
In step S405-1-8, the sub CPU 412 performs processing upon reception of a medal settlement command. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs processing for determining effect data based on the medal settlement command received from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Then, when the process of step S405-1-8 ends, the effect content determination process ends, and the process proceeds to step S405-2 of the command analysis process.

(Step S405-1-9)
In step S405-1-9, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of determining whether or not a reel rotation start acceptance command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of determining whether or not the command received from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300 is a reel rotation start acceptance command. If it is determined that the received command is a reel rotation start acceptance command (step S405-1-9 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S4055-1-10, and the received command is a reel rotation start command. If it is determined that the command is not a reception command (step S405-1-9 = No), the process proceeds to step S405-1-11.

(Step S405-1-10)
In step S405-1-10, the sub CPU 412 performs a reel rotation start acceptance command reception process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this processing, the sub CPU 412 performs processing for determining effect data based on the reel rotation start acceptance command received from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Then, when the process of step S405-1-10 ends, the effect content determination process ends, and the process proceeds to step S405-2 of the command analysis process.

(Step S405-1-11)
In step S405-1-11, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of determining whether or not a rotation effect time designation command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of determining whether or not the command received from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300 is a rotation effect time designation command. If it is determined that the received command is a spinning performance time designation command (step S405-1-11 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S4055-1-12, and the received command is the spinning cylinder. If it is determined that the command is not an effect time designation command (step S405-1-11 = No), the process proceeds to step S405-1-13.

(Step S405-1-12)
In step S405-1-12, the sub CPU 412 performs a process for receiving a spinning drum effect time designation command. In this processing, the sub CPU 412 performs processing for determining effect data based on the spinning effect time designation command received from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Then, when the process of step S405-1-12 ends, the effect content determination process ends, and the process proceeds to step S405-2 of the command analysis process.

(Step S405-1-13)
In step S405-1-13, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of determining whether or not a reel rotation start command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs processing for determining whether or not the command received from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300 is a reel rotation start command. If it is determined that the received command is a reel rotation start command (step S405-1-13 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S405-1-14, and the received command is a reel rotation start command. If it is determined that it is not (step S405-1-13 = No), the process proceeds to step S4055-1-15.

(Step S405-1-14)
In step S405-1-14, the sub CPU 412 performs a reel rotation start command reception process. In this processing, the sub CPU 412 performs processing for determining effect data based on the reel rotation start command received from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. When the process of step S405-1-14 ends, the effect content determination process ends, and the process proceeds to step S405-2 of the command analysis process.

(Step S405-1-15)
In step S405-1-15, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of determining whether or not a reel stop command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs processing for determining whether or not the command received from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300 is a reel stop command. If it is determined that the received command is a reel stop command (step S405-1-15 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S405-1-16, and the received command is not a reel stop command. If it is determined (step S405-1-15 = No), the process proceeds to step S405-1-17.

(Step S405-1-16)
In step S405-1-16, the sub CPU 412 performs a reel stop command reception process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the processing, the sub CPU 412 performs processing for determining effect data at the time of reel stop based on the reel stop command received from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Then, when the process of step S405-1-16 ends, the effect content determination process ends, and the process proceeds to step S405-2 of the command analysis process.

(Step S405-1-17)
In step S405-1-17, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of determining whether or not a re-game operation command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of determining whether or not the command received from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300 is a re-game operation command. If it is determined that the received command is a re-game operation command (step S405-1-17 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S405-1-18, and the received command is a re-game operation command. If it is determined that it is not (Step S405-1-17 = No), the process proceeds to Step S405-1-19.

(Step S405-1-18)
In step S405-1-18, the sub CPU 412 performs re-game operation command reception processing. In this processing, the sub CPU 412 performs processing for determining effect data based on the re-game operation command received from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Then, when the process of step S405-1-18 ends, the effect content determination process ends, and the process proceeds to step S405-2 of the command analysis process.

(Step S405-1-19)
In step S405-1-19, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of determining whether or not a medal payout start command or a medal payout end command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs processing for determining whether or not the command received from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300 is a medal payout start command or a medal payout end command. If it is determined that the received command is a medal payout start command or a medal payout end command (step S405-1-19 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S405-1-20, and the received command Is determined not to be a medal payout start command or a medal payout end command (step S405-1-19 = No), the effect content determination process ends, and the process proceeds to step S405-2 of the command analysis process. .

  In addition to the above-described commands, when a command is received via the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300, when it is determined that the received command is not a medal payout start command or a medal payout end command. (Step S405-1-19 = No), processing corresponding to each command is performed. When the process corresponding to each command is completed, the effect content determination process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S405-2 of the command analysis process.

(Step S405-1-20)
In step S405-1-20, the sub CPU 412 performs a medal payout start / end command reception process. In this processing, the sub CPU 412 performs processing for determining effect data based on the medal payout start command or medal payout end command received from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Then, when the process of step S405-1-20 ends, the effect content determination process ends, and the process proceeds to step S405-2 of the command analysis process.

(Reel rotation start acceptance command reception processing)
Next, the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 53 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing at the time of receiving a reel rotation start acceptance command.

(Step S405-1-10-1)
In step S405-1-10-1, the sub CPU 412 performs reserve stock processing. In this process, the sub CPU 412 performs a process for updating the value of the reserve stock storage area. Then, when the process of step S405-1-10-1 is completed, the process proceeds to step S405-1-10-2.

  In this reserve stock process, the sub CPU 412 uses the reserve stock lottery table (see FIG. 33) stored in the sub ROM 414 and the information on the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command. Make a lottery. When the reserve stock lottery is won, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of adding “1” to the value stored in the reserve stock storage area provided in the sub RAM 415.

(Step S405-1-10-2)
In step S405-1-10-2, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of determining whether or not the state numbers are “01” to “03”. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number is “01” to “03” based on the value stored in the state number storage area of the sub RAM 415. If it is determined that the state numbers are “01” to “03” (step S405-1-10-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S405-1-10-3, and the state number Is determined not to be “01” to “03” (step S405-1-10-2 = No), the process proceeds to step S405-1-10-4.

(Step S405-1-10-3)
In step S405-1-10-3, the sub CPU 412 performs a normal state process. When the process of step S405-1-10-3 ends, the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process ends, and the process proceeds to step S405-2 of the command analysis process.

  In this normal state process, when the state number is “01”, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the Bonus ready state transition game number counter stored in the sub RAM 415. Then, a process of determining whether or not the value of the Bonus preparation state transition game number counter is “0” is performed. When it is determined that the value of the Bonus ready state transition game number counter is “0”, a Bonus state distribution lottery process is performed. In the Bonus state distribution lottery process, any one of waiting for the Bonus state A, waiting for the Bonus state B, and waiting for the Bonus state C based on the Bonus state distribution table provided in the sub ROM 414 (see FIG. 34). Processing to determine whether or not. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the Bonus ready state transition game number counter is “1” or more, the sub CPU 412 receives a self-release mode lottery table (not shown) provided in the sub ROM 414, Based on the information relating to the area and the self-releasing mode lottery probability, a lottery (self-releasing mode lottery process) for determining whether or not to shift to the self-releasing mode is performed. The self-releasing mode lottery table is provided with a table for a high probability state and a table for a low probability state.

  When winning in this self-releasing mode lottery process, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of updating the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 415 to “06”. On the other hand, if the winning is not performed in the self-releasing mode lottery process, the sub CPU 412 displays the self-releasing mode lottery probability transition table (see FIG. 32) provided in the sub ROM 414 and the current self-releasing mode lottery probability ( A lottery is performed based on a high probability state or a low probability state, and when the lottery is won, control for shifting the self-releasing mode lottery probability is performed. At this time, the sub CPU 412 has made a lottery based on the precursor stage A transition lottery table (not shown) provided in the sub ROM 414 and the value of the Bonus preparation state transition game number counter, and whether the lottery has been won. A process of determining whether or not is performed, and if the winning is achieved, control to shift to the precursor stage A is performed.

In the normal state process, when the state number is “02” or “03”, the sub CPU 412 determines the return lottery table (not shown) provided in the sub ROM 414 and the internal lottery process. A lottery (return lottery) is performed based on the winning area. If the status number when the return lottery is won is “02”, the above-mentioned Bonus state distribution lottery process is performed. If the state number is “03”, the sub CPU 412 is provided in the sub RAM 415. A process of setting “50” to the value of the ART game number counter storage area is performed.
Then, the sub CPU 412 uses the effect determination table 1 (see FIG. 25) provided in the sub ROM 414, the winning area determined by the internal lottery process, the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 415, and the like. Based on this, processing for determining the production contents is performed.

(Step S405-1-10-4)
In step S405-1-10-4, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of determining whether or not the state numbers are “04” to “05”. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of determining whether or not the state numbers are “04” to “05” based on the values stored in the state number storage area of the sub RAM 415. If it is determined that the state numbers are “04” to “05” (step S405-1-10-4 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S405-1-10-5, and the state number Is determined not to be “04” to “05” (step S405-1-10-4 = No), the process proceeds to step S405-1-10-6.

(Step S405-1-10-5)
In step S405-1-10-5, the sub CPU 412 performs a precursor stage process. When the process of step S405-1-10-5 ends, the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process ends, and the process proceeds to step S405-2 of the command analysis process.

  In this precursor stage process, when the state number is “04”, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the Bonus preparation state transition game number counter stored in the sub RAM 415. Then, a process of determining whether or not the value of the Bonus preparation state transition game number counter is “0” is performed. When it is determined that the value of the Bonus ready state transition game number counter is “0”, a Bonus state distribution lottery process is performed. In the Bonus state distribution lottery process, any one of waiting for the Bonus state A, waiting for the Bonus state B, and waiting for the Bonus state C based on the Bonus state distribution table provided in the sub ROM 414 (see FIG. 34). Processing to determine whether or not. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the Bonus ready state transition game number counter is “1” or more, the sub CPU 412 receives a self-release mode lottery table (not shown) provided in the sub ROM 414, Based on the information relating to the area and the self-releasing mode lottery probability, a lottery (self-releasing mode lottery process) for determining whether or not to shift to the self-releasing mode is performed.

  When winning in the self-releasing mode lottery process, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of updating the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 415 to “05”, and the self-releasing mode latent game number counter A predetermined value is set in. On the other hand, if the winning is not performed in the self-releasing mode lottery process, the sub CPU 412 displays the self-releasing mode lottery probability transition table (see FIG. 32) provided in the sub ROM 414 and the current self-releasing mode lottery probability ( A lottery is performed based on a high probability state or a low probability state, and when the lottery is won, control for shifting the self-releasing mode lottery probability is performed.

Also, in the precursor stage process, when the state number is “05”, a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the Bonus preparation state transition game number counter stored in the sub RAM 415 is performed, and the Bonus preparation state transition is performed. A process of determining whether or not the value of the game number counter is “0” is performed. If it is determined that the value of the Bonus preparation state transition game number counter is “0”, the above-mentioned Bonus state distribution lottery process is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the Bonus ready state transition game number counter is “1” or more, the sub CPU 412 determines “1” from the value of the self-release mode latent game number counter provided in the sub RAM 415. Perform the subtraction process. If the value of the self-release mode latent game number counter becomes “0” as a result of subtracting “1” from the value of the self-release mode latent game number counter, the sub CPU 412 is provided in the sub RAM 415. Processing to update the value of the state number storage area to “07” is performed. At this time, the sub CPU 412 performs control to determine the number of games staying in the self-releasing mode by lottery from “10 games”, “20 games”, and “until the transition to the Bonus preparation state”.
Then, the sub CPU 412 uses the effect determination table 1 (see FIG. 25) provided in the sub ROM 414, the winning area determined by the internal lottery process, the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 415, and the like. Based on this, processing for determining the production contents is performed.

(Step S405-1-10-6)
In step S405-1-10-6, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of determining whether or not the state numbers are “06” to “07”. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of determining whether or not the state numbers are “06” to “07” based on the value stored in the state number storage area of the sub RAM 415. When it is determined that the state numbers are “06” to “07” (step S405-1-10-6 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S405-1-10-7, and the state number Is determined not to be “06” to “07” (step S405-1-10-6 = No), the process proceeds to step S405-1-10-8.

(Step S405-1-10-7)
In step S405-1-10-7, the sub CPU 412 performs a self-releasing mode process. When the process of step S405-1-10-7 ends, the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process ends, and the process proceeds to step S405-2 of the command analysis process.

  In this self-releasing mode process, when the state number is “06”, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the Bonus preparation state transition game number counter stored in the sub RAM 415. And a process of determining whether or not the value of the Bonus ready state transition game number counter is “0”. When it is determined that the value of the Bonus ready state transition game number counter is “0”, a Bonus state distribution lottery process is performed. In the Bonus state distribution lottery process, any one of waiting for the Bonus state A, waiting for the Bonus state B, and waiting for the Bonus state C based on the Bonus state distribution table provided in the sub ROM 414 (see FIG. 34). Processing to determine whether or not. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the Bonus ready state transition game number counter is “1” or more, a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the self-release mode latent game number counter is performed, and the self-release mode latent When the value of the game number counter becomes “0”, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of updating the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 415 to “07”.

In the self-releasing mode process, when the state number is “07”, a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the bonus preparation state transition game number counter stored in the sub-RAM 415 is performed, and the bonus preparation state is executed. Processing for determining whether or not the value of the transfer game number counter is “0” is performed. If it is determined that the value of the Bonus preparation state transition game number counter is “0”, the above-mentioned Bonus state distribution lottery process is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the Bonus ready state transition game number counter is “1” or more, the sub CPU 412 stores a self-releasing lottery table (not shown) stored in the sub ROM 414 and an internal lottery. Based on the winning area determined by the process, the lottery is performed. When the self-releasing lottery is won, the above-described Bonus state distribution lottery process is performed.
Then, the sub CPU 412 uses the effect determination table 1 (see FIG. 25) provided in the sub ROM 414, the winning area determined by the internal lottery process, the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 415, and the like. Based on this, processing for determining the production contents is performed.

(Step S405-1-10-8)
In step S405-1-10-8, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of determining whether or not the state numbers are “08” to “10”. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number is “08” to “10” based on the value stored in the state number storage area of the sub RAM 415. If it is determined that the state number is “08” to “10” (step S405-1-10-8 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S405-1-10-9, and the state number Is determined not to be “08” to “10” (step S405-1-10-8 = No), the process proceeds to step S405-1-10-10.

(Step S405-1-10-9)
In Step S405-1-10-9, the sub CPU 412 performs a Bonus state process. When the process of step S405-1-10-9 ends, the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process ends, and the process proceeds to step S405-2 of the command analysis process.

In the Bonus state process, when the value stored in the navigation stock storage area is “0”, the ART game number determination state transition lottery is performed. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 enters the ART game number determination state based on the Bonus state B ART lottery table (see FIG. 35) stored in the sub ROM 414 and the winning area determined by the internal lottery process. A lottery is performed to determine whether or not to move. On the other hand, when the value stored in the navigation stock storage area is “1” or more, the sub CPU 412 performs the navigation stock addition lottery table (see FIG. 37) stored in the sub ROM 414 and the internal lottery process. Based on the determined winning area, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to increase the number of navigation stocks.
Then, the sub CPU 412 uses the effect determination table 2 (see FIG. 26) provided in the sub ROM 414, the winning area determined by the internal lottery process, the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 415, and the like. Based on this, processing for determining the production contents is performed.

(Step S405-1-10-10)
In step S405-1-10-10, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of determining whether or not the state numbers are “11” to “13”. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of determining whether or not the state numbers are “11” to “13” based on the value stored in the state number storage area of the sub RAM 415. If it is determined that the state numbers are “11” to “13” (step S405-1-10-10 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S405-1-10-11, and the state number is set. Is determined not to be “11” to “13” (step S405-1-10-10 = No), the process proceeds to step S405-1-10-12.

(Step S405-1-10-11)
In step S405-1-10-11, the sub CPU 412 performs a processing for the Bonus state during ART. When the process of step S405-1-10-11 ends, the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process ends, and the process proceeds to step S405-2 of the command analysis process.

In the bonus state processing during ART, when the value stored in the navigation stock storage area is “0”, the ART game number additional state transition lottery is performed. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 puts the number of ART games on the basis of the Bonus state B ART lottery table (see FIG. 36) stored in the sub ROM 414 and the winning area determined by the internal lottery process. A lottery is performed to determine whether or not to move. On the other hand, when the value stored in the navigation stock storage area is “1” or more, the sub CPU 412 performs the navigation stock addition lottery table (see FIG. 37) stored in the sub ROM 414 and the internal lottery process. Based on the determined winning area, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to increase the number of navigation stocks.
Then, the sub CPU 412 uses the effect determination table 2 (see FIG. 26) provided in the sub ROM 414, the winning area determined by the internal lottery process, the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 415, and the like. Based on this, processing for determining the production contents is performed.

(Step S405-1-10-12)
In step S405-1-10-12, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number is “14”. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs processing for determining whether or not the state number is “14” based on the value stored in the state number storage area of the sub RAM 415. If it is determined that the state number is “14” (step S405-1-10-12 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S405-1-10-13, and the state number is “14”. If it is determined that this is not the case (step S405-1-10-12 = No), the process proceeds to step S405-1-10-14.

(Step S405-1-10-13)
In step S405-1-10-13, the sub CPU 412 performs an ART game process. When the process of step S405-1-10-13 ends, the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process ends, and the process proceeds to step S405-2 of the command analysis process.

In this ART game process, a lottery for adding the number of ART games based on the ART game number extra lottery table (not shown) provided in the sub ROM 414 and the winning area determined by the internal lottery process. Is done. In the ART game number addition lottery table, an additional number of ART games and a lottery value corresponding to the number of additional games are defined for each winning area.
Then, the sub CPU 412 sets the effect determination table 3 (see FIG. 27) provided in the sub ROM 414, the winning area determined by the internal lottery process, the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 415, and the like. Based on this, processing for determining the production contents is performed.

(Step S405-1-10-14)
In step S405-1-10-14, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of determining whether or not the state numbers are “15” to “16”. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of determining whether or not the state numbers are “15” to “16” based on the value stored in the state number storage area of the sub RAM 415. If it is determined that the state number is “15” to “16” (step S405-1-10-14 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S405-1-10-15, and the state number Is determined not to be “15” to “16” (step S405-1-10-14 = No), the process proceeds to step S405-1-10-16.

(Step S405-1-10-15)
In step S405-1-10-15, the sub CPU 412 performs an ART game number determination state process. When the process of step S405-1-10-15 ends, the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process ends, and the process proceeds to step S405-2 of the command analysis process.

In this ART game number determination state process, when the value stored in the navigation stock storage area is “1” or more, the sub CPU 412 stores the ART game number determination state navigation stored in the sub ROM 414. Based on the stock lottery table (see FIG. 40) and the winning area determined by the internal lottery process, a lottery for determining whether or not to add the number of navigation stocks is performed.
Then, the sub CPU 412 sets the effect determination table 3 (see FIG. 27) provided in the sub ROM 414, the winning area determined by the internal lottery process, the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 415, and the like. Based on this, processing for determining the production contents is performed.

(Step S405-1-10-16)
In step S405-1-10-16, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of determining whether or not the state numbers are “17” to “18”. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of determining whether or not the state numbers are “17” to “18” based on the value stored in the state number storage area of the sub RAM 415. If it is determined that the state number is “17” to “18” (step S405-1-10-16 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S405-1-10-17, and the state number Is determined not to be “17” to “18” (step S405-1-10-16 = No), the process proceeds to step S405-1-10-18.

(Step S405-1-10-17)
In step S405-1-10-17, the sub CPU 412 performs an ART game number addition state process. When the process of step S405-1-10-17 ends, the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process ends, and the process proceeds to step S405-2 of the command analysis process.

In this ART game number addition state process, when the value stored in the navigation stock storage area is “1” or more, the sub CPU 412 stores the ART game number determination state navigation stored in the sub ROM 414. Based on the stock lottery table (see FIG. 40) and the winning area determined by the internal lottery process, a lottery for determining whether or not to add the number of navigation stocks is performed.
Then, the sub CPU 412 sets the effect determination table 3 (see FIG. 27) provided in the sub ROM 414, the winning area determined by the internal lottery process, the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 415, and the like. Based on this, processing for determining the production contents is performed.

(Step S405-1-10-18)
In step S405-1-10-18, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of determining whether or not the state numbers are “19” to “20”. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number is “19” to “20” based on the value stored in the state number storage area of the sub RAM 415. If it is determined that the state number is “19” to “20” (step S405-1-10-18 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S405-1-10-19, and the state number is set. Is determined not to be “19” to “20” (step S405-1-10-18 = No), the process proceeds to step S405-1-10-20.

(Step S405-1-10-19)
In step S405-1-10-19, the sub CPU 412 performs a Bonus preparation state process. When the process of step S405-1-10-19 ends, the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process ends, and the process proceeds to step S405-2 of the command analysis process.

In the Bonus preparation state process, the promotion lottery is performed when the Bonus preparation A is on standby or the Bonus preparation B is on standby.
Then, the sub CPU 412 sets the effect determination table 3 (see FIG. 27) provided in the sub ROM 414, the winning area determined by the internal lottery process, the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 415, and the like. Based on this, processing for determining the production contents is performed.

(Step S405-1-10-20)
In step S405-1-10-20, the sub CPU 412 performs a specific effect state process. When the process of step S405-1-10-20 ends, the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process ends, and the process proceeds to step S405-2 of the command analysis process.

  In this specific effect state process, Bonus release is permitted on the condition that a predetermined number of games (for example, three games) have been performed in the specific effect state. At this time, the value of the reserve stock storage area of the sub-RAM 415 is set. If it is “1” or more, the value of the reserve stock storage area is added to the Bonus operation area. That is, when a game is played by a player a predetermined number of times in the specific effect state, if there is a reserve stock, then the state transitions to the Bonus preparation state.

(Reel stop command reception processing)
Next, the reel stop command reception process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 54 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing when a reel stop command is received.

(Step S405-1-16-1)
In step S405-1-16-1, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of determining whether or not it is the third stop time. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of determining whether or not the rotation of the reel 17 is at the third stop based on the information stored in the sub RAM 415 by the process of step S304. If it is determined that it is the third stop time (step S405-1-16-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S4055-1-16-2, and it is determined that it is not the third stop time. If it is determined (step S405-1-16-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S405-1-16-10.

  If it is determined in step S405-1-16-1 that the third stop is being performed (step S4055-1-16-1 = Yes), the sub CPU 412 receives the reel rotation start acceptance command. The effect that is determined and executed in step (for example, the effect at the time of confirmation or the super-screaming directing effect) is terminated.

(Step S405-1-16-2)
In step S405-1-16-2, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of determining whether a red 7 replay, a blue 7 replay, or a follow replay is displayed. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of determining whether or not a symbol combination related to red 7 replay, blue 7 replay, or follow replay is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that red 7 replay, blue 7 replay, or follow replay is displayed (step S4055-1-16-2 = YES), the process proceeds to step S405-1-16-3, and red is displayed. When it is determined that 7 replay, blue 7 replay, and follow replay are not displayed (step S405-1-16-2 = NO), the process proceeds to step S405-1-16-4.

(Step S405-1-16-3)
In step S405-1-16-3, the sub CPU 412 performs red 7 / blue 7 / follow replay display processing. Then, when the process of step S405-1-16-3 is completed, the process proceeds to step S405-1-16-10.

  In this red 7 / blue 7 / follow replay display process, when the Bonus state B is waiting, the value of the Bonus state game number counter is set to “48”, and when the Bonus state A is waiting. “20” is set in the value of the Bonus state game number counter. In the case of waiting for the Bonus state C, “48” is set to the value of the Bonus state game number counter, and navigation stock (for example, three) is added.

(Step S405-1-16-4)
In step S405-1-16-4, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of determining whether or not a BAR replay is displayed. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of determining whether or not a symbol combination related to BAR replay is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that the BAR replay is displayed (step S405-1-16-4 = YES), the process proceeds to step S405-1-16-5, and it is determined that the BAR replay is not displayed. If it is determined (step S405-1-16-4 = NO), the process proceeds to step S405-1-16-6.

(Step S405-1-16-5)
In step S405-1-16-5, the sub CPU 412 performs a BAR replay display process. Then, when the process of step S405-1-16-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S405-1-16-10.

  In this BAR replay display processing, when the state number is any one of “15” to “18”, the sub CPU 412 and the added game number determination table (see FIG. 39) provided in the sub ROM 414 are effective. Based on the combination of symbols stopped on the line, a process of determining the number of ART games to be added when the combination of symbols related to BAR replay is displayed on the active line is performed.

(Step S405-1-16-6)
In step S405-1-16-6, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of determining whether or not a RUSH replay is displayed. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of determining whether or not a symbol combination related to RUSH replay is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that the RUSH replay is displayed (step S405-1-16-6 = YES), the process proceeds to step S405-1-16-7, and it is determined that the RUSH replay is not displayed. If so (step S405-1-16-6 = NO), the process proceeds to step S405-1-16-8.

(Step S405-1-16-7)
In step S405-1-16-7, the sub CPU 412 performs a RUSH replay display process. Then, when the process of step S405-1-16-7 ends, the process proceeds to step S405-1-16-10.

  In this RUSH replay display process, when the state number is any one of “15” to “18”, the sub CPU 412 determines the number of bonus preparation state transition games provided in the sub ROM 414 (see FIG. 28). Based on the above, the number of games until the transition to the Bonus preparation state during ART is determined, and a process of storing in the Bonus preparation state transition game number counter of the sub RAM 415 is performed.

(Step S405-1-16-8)
In step S405-1-16-8, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of determining whether or not a blank is displayed. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of determining whether or not a combination of symbols related to the blank is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that a blank is displayed (step S405-1-16-8 = YES), the process proceeds to step S405-1-16-9, and it is determined that no blank is displayed. In this case (step S405-1-16-8 = NO), the process proceeds to step S405-1-16-10.

(Step S405-1-16-9)
In Step S405-1-16-9, the sub CPU 412 performs a blank display process. Then, when the process of step S405-1-16-9 ends, the process proceeds to step S405-1-16-10.

  In this blank display processing, the sub CPU 412 determines the number of games until the transition to the Bonus preparation state based on the Bonus preparation state transition game number determination table (see FIG. 28) provided in the sub ROM 414. A process of storing in the Bonus ready state transition game number counter of the RAM 415 is performed.

(Step S405-1-16-10)
In step S405-1-16-10, the sub CPU 412 performs an effect determination process. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of determining an effect based on the effect determined when the reel rotation start acceptance command is received, the stop operation position of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13, the stop operation order, and the like. Do. When the process of step S405-1-16-10 ends, the process proceeds to step S405-2 of the command analysis process.

(Main processing performed by the image control board)
Next, the main process performed by the image control board 420 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S701)
In step S701, the liquid crystal control CPU 422a performs an initialization process. Specifically, the liquid crystal control CPU 422a reads a main processing program performed by the image control board 420 from the liquid crystal control ROM 422c based on the power supply to the gaming machine 1, and also includes various modules of the liquid crystal control CPU 422a. Processing for instructing the initial setting of the VDP 421 is performed. Here, the liquid crystal control CPU 422a, as an instruction for initial setting of the VDP 421, (i) a process for instructing the creation of the video signal in order to instruct the display circuit constituting the VDP 421 to create and output the video signal (display register) (Ii) The predetermined initial value data is stored in the expansion register in order to expand the frequently used image data in the image data expansion area of the VRAM 425 in the expansion circuit constituting the VDP 421. (Iii) A process for outputting an initial value display list is performed in order to cause the drawing circuit constituting the VDP 421 to draw initial value image data (for example, a character image “powering on”). Then, when the process of step S701 ends, the process proceeds to step S702.

(Step S702)
In step S702, the liquid crystal control CPU 422a performs a drawing execution start process. Specifically, the liquid crystal control CPU 422a performs processing for setting drawing execution start data in the drawing register in order to instruct the VDP 421 to execute drawing on the display list that has already been output. That is, at the start of power-on, the execution of drawing for the initial value display list output in step S701 is instructed, and during the normal routine processing, the execution of drawing for the display list output by the processing of step S705 described later is instructed. It will be. Then, when the process of step S702 ends, the process proceeds to step S703.

(Step S703)
In step S703, the liquid crystal control CPU 422a performs an effect instruction command analysis control process. Specifically, the liquid crystal control CPU 422a performs a process of analyzing the command transmitted from the I / F circuit 411 of the sub control board 400. More specifically, when the image control board 420 receives a command transmitted via the I / F circuit of the sub-control board 400, the image control board 420 receives the received command by a command reception interrupt process of the image control board 420 (not shown). After storing in the reception buffer, the received command is analyzed. In addition, the liquid crystal control CPU 422a checks whether or not the effect designation command analysis processing stores a command in the reception buffer. If the command is not stored in the reception buffer, whether or not the command is stored in the reception buffer. The process which continues and performs the process which confirms is performed. On the other hand, if a command is stored in the reception buffer, a process for reading a new command is performed. Thereafter, the liquid crystal control CPU 422a determines an animation group to be executed based on the read command, determines an animation pattern from each animation group, and erases the read effect pattern designation command from the transmission buffer after determining the animation pattern. Control. Then, when the process of step S703 ends, the process proceeds to step S704.

(Step S704)
In step S704, the liquid crystal control CPU 422a performs animation control processing. Specifically, the liquid crystal control CPU 422a determines various animation scenes based on “scene switching counter”, “weight frame”, “frame counter”, which will be described later, and the animation pattern determined by the processing as described above. Process to update the address. Then, when the process of step S704 ends, the process proceeds to step S705.

(Step S705)
In step S705, the liquid crystal control CPU 422a performs display list generation / output processing. Specifically, the liquid crystal control CPU 422a determines, from the display information (sprite identification number, display position, etc.) of one frame of the animation scene at the updated address in accordance with the priority order (drawing order) of the animation group to which the animation scene belongs. The display list is generated, and the display list that has been generated is controlled to be output to the VDP 421. The output display list is stored in the display list storage area of the VRAM 425 via the I / F circuit in the VDP 421. Then, when the process of step S705 ends, the process proceeds to step S706.

(Step S706)
In step S706, the liquid crystal control CPU 422a performs a process of determining whether or not the FB switching flag is “01”. Specifically, the liquid crystal control CPU 422a completes the previous display list drawing in the interrupt processing (see FIG. 57) in the image control board performed every "1/60 seconds (about 16.6 ms)" described later. Then, a process for determining whether or not the FB switching flag is “01” is performed. When it is determined that the FB switching flag is “01” (step S706 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S707, and when it is determined that the FB switching flag is not 01 (step S706). = No), the process of step S706 is repeatedly executed until the FB switching flag becomes "01".

(Step S707)
In step S707, the liquid crystal control CPU 422a performs a process of setting the FB switching flag to “00”. Specifically, the liquid crystal control CPU 422a determines that the previous display list drawing has been completed by the processing of step S706, and therefore determines whether or not the next display list drawing has been completed. Processing to set the switching flag to “00” is performed. Then, when the process of step S707 is finished, the main process performed by the image control board is finished.

(Drawing end interrupt process)
Next, the drawing end interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  The drawing end interrupt process shown in FIG. 56 is a process executed when the liquid crystal control CPU 422a inputs a drawing end interrupt signal from the VDP 421. Here, the drawing end interrupt signal is a signal output to the liquid crystal control CPU 422a when the VDP 421 finishes drawing one frame.

(Step S801)
In step S801, the liquid crystal control CPU 422a performs a process of setting “01” in the drawing end flag. Here, the drawing end flag is flag information for determining whether or not the rendering process of the effect image in the immediately preceding frame has ended. Then, when the process of step S801 ends, the drawing end interrupt process ends.

  Therefore, in the drawing end interrupt process, the liquid crystal control CPU 422a performs a process of setting “01” in the drawing end flag every time drawing is finished.

(Interrupt processing on image control board)
Next, the interrupt process in the image control board will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the interrupt processing on the image control board, the crystal oscillator 424 generates a V blank interrupt signal (vertical synchronization signal) with a pulse waveform every 1/60 seconds (about 16.6 ms), and the VDP 421 generates a V blank interrupt. Based on the detection of the signal, an effect processing timing notification signal based on the V blank interrupt signal is output to the liquid crystal control CPU 422a at a predetermined timing, and the liquid crystal control CPU 422a receives the effect processing timing notification signal. This process is performed based on this. Therefore, the effect process is performed at the interrupt timing of the image control board interrupt process.

  The predetermined timing is determined based on the generated V blank interrupt signal.

(Step S901)
In step S901, the liquid crystal control CPU 422a performs various counter update processes. Specifically, the liquid crystal control CPU 422a performs processing for updating the “scene switching counter”, “wait frame”, and “frame counter” by a unit quantity from the existing values. Then, when the process of step S901 ends, the process proceeds to step S902.

(Step S902)
In step S902, the liquid crystal control CPU 422a performs a process of determining whether or not the drawing end flag is “01”. Specifically, the liquid crystal control CPU 422a performs a process of determining whether or not the drawing end flag is “01” by the process of step S801. When it is determined that the drawing end flag is “01” (step S902 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S903, and when it is determined that the drawing end flag is not “01” ( In step S902 = No), the image control board interrupt process is terminated.

  When the drawing end flag is not “01” (step S902 = NO), specifically, when the drawing of the effect image in the frame has not been completed, the VDP 421 interrupts the V blank. Even if an effect processing timing notification signal based on the signal is received, if the rendering process of the effect image in the immediately preceding frame is not completed in the liquid crystal control CPU 422a, the subsequent image control board interrupt processing is not performed. .

(Step S903)
In step S903, the liquid crystal control CPU 422a performs a process of setting “00” in the drawing end flag. Then, when the process of step S903 ends, the process proceeds to step S904.

(Step S904)
In step S904, the liquid crystal control CPU 422a performs an effect timing notification signal output process. Specifically, the liquid crystal control CPU 422a instructs the memory controller configuring the VDP 421 to switch between the display frame buffer and the drawing frame buffer and outputs an effect processing timing notification signal. Here, the effect processing timing notification signal is a signal for notifying the effect processing timing in the liquid crystal control CPU 422a. Then, when the process of step S904 ends, the process proceeds to step S905.

(Step S905)
In step S905, the liquid crystal control CPU 422a performs a process of setting the FB switching flag to “01”. Specifically, the liquid crystal control CPU 422a determines that the drawing of the display list has been completed, and thus performs control to set the FB switching flag to “01”. Then, when the process of step S905 ends, the interrupt process on the image control board ends.

  In the image control board interrupt process, the liquid crystal control CPU 422a generates an effect image in units of frames corresponding to the effect pattern designation command received from the effect control board 410 in the drawing frame buffer after switching, for the memory controller of the VDP 421. Control is performed to instruct. As a result, the VDP 421 reads out the image information constituting the effect image stored in the CGROM 423 and stores the effect image including the frames in the drawing frame buffer on the VRAM 425.

  In addition, even if the VDP 421 detects the V blank interrupt signal generated by the crystal oscillator 424, the VDP 421 notifies the liquid crystal control CPU 422a of an effect processing timing notification signal when the immediately preceding V blank interrupt signal is detected. In the case of the V blank interruption signal, the effect processing timing notification signal is not notified. On the other hand, when the V blank interrupt signal is detected immediately before, when the effect processing timing notification signal is not notified to the liquid crystal control CPU 422a, the effect processing timing notification signal at the time of the V blank interrupt signal. It is good also as notifying.

  Thereby, for example, when the V blank interrupt signal is detected in the VDP 421, the interrupt flag is valid. Therefore, the effect processing timing notification signal is notified to the liquid crystal control CPU 422a, and then the interrupt flag is invalidated. And set. Subsequently, since the interrupt flag is set to be invalid when the next V blank interrupt signal is received, the interrupt flag is validated without notifying the liquid crystal control CPU 422a of the effect processing timing notification signal. By setting, it is possible to notify the effect processing timing notification signal every other time.

(Operation input control processing of production control board)
The operation input control process of the sub control board 400 will be described with reference to FIGS. The operation input control process 2 shown in FIG. 59 is performed subsequent to the operation input control process 1 shown in FIG. In addition, the “selection information display flag” described below indicates the current state of the display screen for selecting the start and end of the game (hereinafter referred to as selection information), inputting a password, and the like. Flag.

  As shown in FIG. 58, in the operation input control process, first, in step S1711, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the value of the selection information display flag is “0”. Here, the value of the selection information display flag being “0” indicates that selection information or the like is not displayed. If the value of the selection information display flag is “0”, the sub CPU 412 proceeds to step S1712, and if the value of the selection information display flag is not “0”, the sub CPU 412 proceeds to step S1721.

  In step S1712, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the effect button 18 has been pressed. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the effect button detection switch 18sw. If the effect button 18 is pressed (that is, if a detection signal is input from the effect button detection switch 18sw), the sub CPU 412 proceeds to step S1713, and if the effect button 18 is not pressed (that is, the effect is detected). If no detection signal is input from the effect button detection switch 18sw), the operation input control process is terminated.

  In step S1713, the sub CPU 412 performs a two-dimensional encoding process. In this two-dimensional encoding process, the sub CPU 412 performs a process of converting predetermined information into a two-dimensional code.

Specifically, the sub CPU 412 displays the table unique ID, model ID, main chip ID, game history information stored in the sub RAM 415, error status stored in the error status storage unit 416, and the like in a two-dimensional manner. Perform conversion to code.
In this embodiment, when the power is turned on, the base unique ID, model ID, main chip ID, and sub chip ID are stored in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 415. When performing the digitization process, the data may be read from each storage unit. Further, in this embodiment, the sub chip ID is stored in the sub RAM 415 so that it can be two-dimensionally encoded at any time. However, since it is not included in the contents of the two-dimensional code, reading / writing to the sub RAM 415 or the like is not performed. May be.

  FIG. 65 is an example of information that the sub CPU 412 performs two-dimensional encoding. As shown in FIG. 65, the sub CPU 412 stores the table unique ID, which is the gaming machine identification number stored in the table unique value storage unit 306, the number of games since the gaming machine 1 is shipped, and the error status storage unit 416. The error status, the game history stored in the game history storage area of the sub RAM 415, and the like are converted into a two-dimensional code. In FIG. 65, for example, the number of E1 errors is the number of errors due to a payout sensor abnormality, the number of E2 errors is the number of errors due to illegal passing of game medals, the number of E3 errors is the number of errors due to a medal insertion sensor abnormality, etc. Is shown.

  It should be noted that the game history information may not be set in the two-dimensional coded information displayed at the start of the game and may be coded blank. In this embodiment, the information to be two-dimensionally coded is common information at the start of the game and at the end of the game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the content of the information is changed at the start of the game and at the end of the game. You may make it do. For example, the game history information may not be included in the two-dimensional coded information at the start of the game, and error information may not be included in the two-dimensional coded information at the end of the game.

  In step S1714, the sub CPU 412 performs selection screen display processing. In the selection screen display process, the sub CPU 412 displays a history recording game selection screen (menu screen). The history recording game is a game that stores a history of a predetermined game played by a player and can be registered in an information processing server described later.

  FIG. 60 shows a display example of a history recording game selection screen (menu screen). As shown in FIG. 60, on the selection screen (menu screen), whether to start the history recording game, end the history recording game, or close this selection screen (menu screen) and return to the original screen. Or let the player choose.

  Next, in step S1715, the sub CPU 412 sets “9” in the selection information display flag, once ends this operation input control process, and prepares for the next operation input. Here, the value of the selection information display flag being “9” indicates that the selection screen (menu screen) is being displayed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the selection information display flag is not “0” (NO in step S1711), the sub CPU 412 determines that the value of the selection information display flag is “9” in step S1721. It is determined whether or not. If the value of the selection information display flag is “9”, the sub CPU 412 proceeds to step S1722, and if the value of the selection information display flag is not “9”, the sub CPU 412 proceeds to step S1731.

  In step S1722, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the effect button 18 has been pressed. If the effect button 18 has been pressed, the sub CPU 412 proceeds to step S1723, and if the effect button 18 has not been pressed, the sub CPU 412 proceeds to step S1724.

  In step S1723, the sub CPU 412 sets the item display processing corresponding to the current cursor position and the value of the selection information display flag corresponding to this item in the selection information display flag, and ends the operation input control processing. To do.

  Specifically, if the current cursor position is the position where the history recording game is started, the password input screen display process is performed and “1” is set to the selection information display flag. Here, the value of the selection information display flag being “1” indicates that the password input screen is displayed.

  FIG. 61 shows a display example of the password input screen. As shown in FIG. 61, on the password input screen, the player is caused to perform a password input operation.

  Also, if the current cursor position is the history record game end position, conversion processing to a two-dimensional code is performed based on the currently stored game history and error status, and the history record game end screen is displayed. Display processing is performed, and “2” is set to the selection information display flag. The value of the selection information display flag being “2” indicates that the history recording game end screen is displayed.

  Here, when the display of the history record game end screen is selected, a conversion process to a two-dimensional code is performed from the currently stored game history, error status information, etc. create.

Here, the sub CPU 412 is similar to the two-dimensional code conversion process at the start of the game, and the machine unique ID, model ID, main chip ID, game history information, and error status storage unit 416 stored in the sub RAM 415. The process of converting the error status and the like stored in 2 into a two-dimensional code is performed.
Further, as described above, the content of the two-dimensional code at the end of the game may be different from the content at the start of the game.

  FIG. 62 shows a display example of a history recording game end screen. As shown in FIG. 62, a two-dimensional code is displayed on the history recording game end screen to prompt the player to take an image. In the example of FIGS. 60 and 62, the two-dimensional code is displayed as a QR code (registered trademark).

  Further, if the current cursor position is a position to return (close the menu), the display end processing of the selection screen (menu screen) is performed, the selection information display flag is set to “0”, and this operation input The control process ends.

  If it is determined that the effect button 18 has not been pressed (NO in step S1722), the sub CPU 412 determines in step S1724 whether or not the cross key 19 has been operated. If the cross key 19 is operated, the sub CPU 412 proceeds to step S1725. If the cross key 19 is not operated, the sub CPU 412 ends the operation input control process.

  In step S1725, the sub CPU 412 moves the cursor position on the display screen according to the direction (type) of the input cross key 19, and ends the operation input control process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the selection information display flag is not “9” (NO in step S1721), the sub CPU 412 determines that the value of the selection information display flag is “1” in step S1731. It is determined whether or not. If the value of the selection information display flag is “1”, the sub CPU 412 proceeds to step S1732, and if the value of the selection information display flag is not “1”, the sub CPU 412 proceeds to step S1751.

  In step S1732, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the effect button 18 has been pressed. If the effect button 18 is pressed, the sub CPU 412 proceeds to step S1733, and if the effect button 18 is not pressed, the sub CPU 412 proceeds to step S1740.

  In step S1733, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not password determination is selected. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the current cursor position is the item position “determine password”. If the password determination is selected (that is, if the current cursor position is the item position “determine password”), the sub CPU 412 proceeds to step S1734, and if the password determination is not selected. If the current cursor position is not the item position “determine password”, the process proceeds to step S1736.

  In step S1734, the sub CPU 412 performs a password input end process to end the password input screen display. In the password input end process, the sub CPU 412 determines the input password and stores it as an input password. Further, the sub CPU 412 performs an effect process based on the determined password thereafter.

  The sub CPU 412 secures a password area in the sub RAM 120c when the display of the password input screen is selected, and registers one character at a time each time a character is determined. Further, the sub CPU 412 may store the password in the password input end process that is performed when the password determination is selected.

  Also, in this embodiment, the system waits for password input until password selection is selected, but when the password has been input up to the maximum number of characters determined as the password. In addition, at the same time as the character selection of the last password is input, the same processing as when the password determination is selected may be performed.

  Further, in the password input end process, if a predetermined password has not been input, an error process is performed. Further, when the number of input characters of the password is insufficient, error processing may be performed, or the password input screen may be returned. The details of error processing will be omitted.

  Next, in step S1735, the sub CPU 412 sets “0” in the selection information display flag, and ends the operation input control process.

  If it is determined that password determination has not been selected (NO in step S1733), the sub CPU 412 determines in step S1736 whether "return to menu" is selected. . Specifically, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the current cursor position is the item position “return to menu”. If “return to menu” is selected, the sub CPU 412 proceeds to step S1737, and if “return to menu” is not selected, the sub CPU 412 proceeds to step S1739.

  In step S1737, the sub CPU 412 performs a selection screen display process. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 ends the password input screen display, and displays the history recording game selection screen (menu screen) described above.

  Next, in step S1738, the sub CPU 412 sets “9” in the selection information display flag and ends the operation input control process.

  If it is determined that “return to menu” is not selected (NO in step S1736), the sub CPU 412 determines the character at the current cursor position as the password character in step S1739. To do. Then, the sub CPU 412 displays the next character input screen and once ends the operation input control process.

  Further, when the current cursor position is the position of “left arrow” or “right arrow”, the sub CPU 412 moves the password input position to the left or right, and once ends the operation input control process. To do.

  Further, if it is determined that the effect button 18 has not been pressed (NO in step S1732), in step S1740, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the cross key 19 has been operated. If the cross key 19 is operated, the sub CPU 412 proceeds to step S1741. If the cross key 19 is not operated, the sub CPU 412 ends the operation input control process.

  In step S1741, the sub CPU 412 moves the cursor position on the display screen according to the direction (type) of the input cross key 19, and ends the operation input control process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the selection information display flag is not “1” (NO in step S1731), the sub CPU 412 determines that the value of the selection information display flag is “2” in step S1751. It is determined whether or not. If the value of the selection information display flag is “2”, the sub CPU 412 proceeds to step S1752. If the value of the selection information display flag is not “2”, the sub CPU 412 ends the operation input control process.

  In step S1752, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the effect button 18 has been pressed. If the effect button 18 is pressed, the sub CPU 412 proceeds to step S1753, and if the effect button 18 is not pressed, the sub CPU 412 proceeds to step S1759.

  In step S1753, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not “data clear” is selected. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the current cursor position is the “data clear” item position. If “data clear” is selected (that is, if the current cursor position is the item position of “data clear”), the sub CPU 412 proceeds to step S1754, and if “data clear” is not selected. If the current cursor position is not the “data clear” item position, the process advances to step S1756.

  In step S1754, the sub CPU 412 performs a data clear process, that is, a game history initialization process. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 initializes the game history stored in the game history storage area of the sub RAM 415. Then, the sub CPU 412 ends the display of the history recording game end screen, ends the display of the series of history recording game selection screens, and returns to the normal effect screen.

  Next, in step S1755, the sub CPU 412 sets “0” in the selection information display flag, and ends the operation input control process.

  If it is determined that “DATA CLEAR” is not selected (NO in step S1753), in step S1756, the sub CPU 412 determines whether “return to menu” is selected. To do. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the current cursor position is the item position “return to menu”. If “return to menu” is selected, the sub CPU 412 proceeds to step S1757. If “return to menu” is not selected, the sub CPU 412 ends the operation input control process.

  In step S1757, the sub CPU 412 performs a selection screen display process. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 ends the history recording game end screen display and displays the history recording game selection screen (menu screen) described above.

  Next, in step S1758, the sub CPU 412 sets “9” in the selection information display flag and ends the operation input control process.

  Further, if it is determined that the effect button 18 has not been pressed (NO in step S1752), in step S1759, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the cross key 19 has been operated. If the cross key 19 is operated, the sub CPU 412 proceeds to step S1760. If the cross key 19 is not operated, the sub CPU 412 ends the operation input control process.

  In step S1760, the sub CPU 412 moves the cursor position on the display screen according to the direction (type) of the input cross key 19, and ends the operation input control process.

Hereinafter, the gaming system in the embodiment of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 63 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of the gaming system in the embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 63, the gaming system includes a gaming machine 1x, an information terminal 3000, an information processing server 4000, and a communication control device 5000.

  There are a plurality of gaming machines 1x (a gaming machine 1a-1, a gaming machine 1a-2, ..., a gaming machine 1a-n, a gaming machine 1b-1, (Game machines 1b-2, ..., Game machines 1b-n, ...) are provided. As described above, a plurality of gaming machines 1x are provided, but each gaming machine 1x has the same configuration as the gaming machine 1 described above, and hereinafter, unless otherwise specified, a predetermined gaming machine is representative. This will be described as machine 1.

The information terminal 3000 is a mobile phone or the like owned by the player, and has a code information reading function for reading code information displayed on the gaming machine 1.
More specifically, the information terminal 3000 is equipped with an imaging device (hereinafter referred to as “camera”) that captures the code information displayed on the gaming machine 1 and images the code information using the camera. The information terminal 3000 analyzes the captured code information, accesses the information processing server 4000 via the communication control device 5000, and provides player information and information on the gaming machine 1 (for example, player ID, model type information, game (History information, error status information) and the like.

The information processing server 4000 stores game history, error status, etc., updates the game history, error status, etc. according to information received from the information terminal 3000, and transmits specified game history information, etc. to the information terminal 3000. .
The communication control device 5000 is a processing control device in a carrier that generally provides a line or the like used for communication, and performs communication control.

Next, FIG. 64 shows a schematic block diagram of the information processing server 4000 and the information terminal 3000, which will be described.
(Information processing server 4000)
As illustrated in FIG. 64, the information processing server 4000 includes an information storage unit 4100, an information transmission / reception control unit 4200, and an information processing control unit 4300.

The information storage unit 4100 stores a player game history file, a gaming machine error status file, and the like.
The player game history file is game history information in which game histories are compiled for each player. The gaming machine error status file is a file in which the error status of the gaming machine 1 sorted by type and gaming machine is stored.

The information transmission / reception control unit 4200 is configured to acquire game history information or an acquisition request for game history information and information about the gaming machine 1 together with player information from the information terminal 3000 via the communication control device 5000.
In addition, the information transmission / reception control unit 4200 is configured to transmit game history information for gaming machine input to the information terminal 3000 via the communication control device 5000.

  Here, the player information is information for specifying a player, and is, for example, a player ID, terminal specifying information (terminal ID) of the information terminal 3000, or the like. Further, the information on the gaming machine 1 is information for specifying the gaming machine 1, information on an error state stored in the gaming machine 1, and the like. Further, the game history information for inputting the gaming machine is generated and transmitted in the form of a password composed of predetermined alphanumeric characters, as will be described later.

  The information processing control unit 4300 performs overall control of the information processing server 4000. For example, when the information transmission / reception control unit 4200 receives a game history information acquisition request from the information terminal 3000, the information processing control unit 4300 uses the player information, game information, and the like acquired together with the acquisition request to store the information storage unit. The game history of a specific player is selected from the game history file stored in the table, and predetermined game history information (history necessary for inputting to the gaming machine 1) is extracted.

Then, the information processing control unit 4300 converts the extracted game history information into an alphanumeric password by a predetermined conversion method, and transmits the password to the information terminal 3000 that has received the acquisition request from the information transmission / reception control unit 4200. .
The predetermined game history information is game history information for registration when a game is started on the gaming machine 1. Hereinafter, the predetermined game history information is referred to as start game history information.

  In addition, when the information transmission / reception control unit 4200 receives game history information from the information terminal 3000, the information processing control unit 4300 uses the player information acquired together with the game history information to store the game history stored in the information storage unit. Update the game history of a specific player in the file.

  Furthermore, when the information transmission / reception control unit 4200 receives the error information of the gaming machine 1 from the information terminal 3000, the information processing control unit 4300 has the error status of the gaming machine 1 in the gaming error status file stored in the information storage unit. Update. At this time, the information processing control unit 4300 updates the error status for each gaming machine in the gaming error status file stored in the information storage unit, and also updates the error status for each model.

  Further, after the information transmission / reception control unit 4200 receives the error information of the gaming machine 1 together with the acquisition request of the gaming history information from the information terminal 3000, the information processing control unit 4300 continues with the gaming history information of the same gaming machine 1 When the error information of the gaming machine 1 is received, the error information is compared, and the presence / absence of fraud in the gaming machine 1 is determined. If the information processing control unit 4300 determines that the gaming machine 1 has been cheated, the information processing control unit 4300 identifies the player who has cheated based on the player information.

(Information terminal 3000)
The information terminal 3000 includes a terminal transmission / reception control unit 3200, a terminal processing control unit 3300, a terminal display unit 3400, and a camera 3500.

  The terminal transmission / reception control unit 3200 transmits game history information or a request for acquiring game history information and information about the gaming machine 1 to the information processing server 4000 together with the player information. Further, the terminal transmission / reception control unit 3200 receives the start game history information (password) transmitted from the information processing server 4000.

  The terminal processing control unit 3300 controls the entire information terminal 3000. For example, the terminal processing control unit 3300 analyzes the code information captured by the camera 3500, transmits the information acquired by the analysis to the terminal transmission / reception control unit 3200, and starts receiving the terminal transmission / reception control unit 3200 from the information processing server 4000. Display control of game history information (password).

  The terminal display unit 3400 is controlled by the terminal processing control unit 3300 and displays various information such as start game history information (password) received from the information processing server 4000.

  The camera 3500 captures, for example, code information displayed on the gaming machine 1. The captured code information and the like are subjected to image analysis and information reading by the terminal processing control unit 3300.

  In such a gaming system according to the present embodiment, the gaming machine 1 stores a table unique ID that is a gaming machine identification number and an error status, and the information processing server 4000 stores gaming history information for each player. , And the error status of each gaming machine / machine type.

  When the player instructs the start of the history recording game, the gaming machine 1 converts the table unique ID and the error status into two-dimensional code information and displays the two-dimensional code. In order to acquire a game history, the player reads the two-dimensional code displayed on the gaming machine 1 by the information terminal 3000 and transmits information to the information processing server 4000.

  The information processing server 4000 generates player game history information (password) based on the information transmitted from the information terminal 3000, transmits it to the information terminal 3000, acquires the error status of the gaming machine 1, Update error status. The player acquires the starting game history information (password) with the information terminal 3000 and inputs the starting game history information (password) to the gaming machine 1.

  The gaming machine 1 plays a game based on the input start game history information (password) and stores the game history. Further, when the game machine 1 is instructed to end the history recording game, the gaming machine 1 converts the table unique ID, the stored game history, and the error status into two-dimensional code information, and displays the two-dimensional code. In order to register the game history, the player reads the two-dimensional code displayed on the gaming machine 1 by the information terminal 3000 and transmits information to the information processing server 4000.

  The information processing server 4000 updates the game history information of the player based on the information transmitted from the information terminal 3000, acquires the error status of the gaming machine 1, and updates the error status. In addition, if the error situation is acquired at the start of the game, the information processing server 4000 identifies or guesses the player who has performed the illegal act and the error occurrence situation based on the error situation and the error situation after the game. be able to.

As described above, the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment stores the machine unique ID, which is a gaming machine identification number, and the error status. In addition, the gaming machine 1 converts the table unique ID and the error status into two-dimensional code information and displays the two-dimensional code in response to a history recording game start instruction.
The player reads the two-dimensional code with the information terminal 3000 and transmits the content to the information processing server 4000. The information processing server 4000 acquires information based on the two-dimensional code, generates and transmits start game history information (password), and stores the game machine stored in the information processing server 4000 based on the acquired information. Update the error status of 1.
Therefore, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment uses the acquisition operation of the starting game history information (password) by the player and easily makes an error of the gaming machine 1 without imposing a burden on the manufacturer or the hall staff. The situation can be acquired.

In addition, the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment stores the gaming history information in the gaming machine 1, and converts the table unique ID, gaming history, and error status into two-dimensional code information according to the history recording gaming end instruction. A two-dimensional code is displayed.
The player reads the two-dimensional code with the information terminal 3000 and transmits the content to the information processing server 4000. The information processing server 4000 acquires information based on the two-dimensional code, updates the game history, and updates the error status based on the acquired information.
Therefore, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment acquires the error status of the gaming machine 1 without burdening the manufacturer or the hall staff by using the registration operation of the gaming history by the player to the information processing server 4000. can do.

Furthermore, in the gaming system according to the present embodiment, when the information processing server 4000 receives an acquisition instruction for starting game history information (password) from the information terminal 3000, the gaming machine stored in the information processing server 4000 1, the game history information (password) for start is transmitted, and when the registration of the game history information is received, the error status of the gaming machine 1 stored in the information processing server 4000 is updated. At the same time, the game history information is updated.
Therefore, the gaming system in the present embodiment uses the transmission / reception operation by the player at the start of the history recording game or at the end of the history recording game, without burdening the manufacturer or hall staff. The error status of the machine 1 can be acquired.

Further, the gaming machine 1 and the gaming system according to the present embodiment are the gaming machine 1 both when instructing the information processing server 4000 to acquire the starting gaming history information (password) and when registering the gaming history information. Send and receive error conditions.
Therefore, by comparing both error situations, it is possible to grasp the error situation during the game by the player, and it is possible to identify or infer the player who performed the illegal act and the error occurrence situation.

  Note that in this embodiment, a swivel type gaming machine (slot machine) has been described as an example of a gaming machine, but it may be used for a pachinko gaming machine, a sparrow ball gaming machine, an arrangement ball gaming machine, or the like.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Cabinet 2a Hinge mechanism 3 Front door 4 Keyhole 5a, 5b Side lamp 6 Medal slot 7 1BET button 7sw 1BET switch 8 MAX-BET button 8sw MAX-BET 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 stop button unit 15 return button 16 selector 16s medal sensors 17a to 17c left reel, middle reel, right reel 17d reel unit 18 effect button 18sw effect button detection switch 19 cross key 19sw cross key detection switch 20 panel 21 display windows 22a-22j effect lamp 23 start lamp 24a 24c BET lamp 25 Accumulated number indicator 26a-26b Game status indicator lamp 27 Discharged number indicator 28 Insertion enable indicator lamp 29 Re-game indicator lamp 30a-30c Stop operation sequence indicator lamp 31 Lumbar panel 32 Receptacle unit 33 Medal payout port 34a, 34b Lower speaker 35a, 35b Upper speaker 36 Setting display section 37 Setting change button 37sw Setting change switch 38 General-purpose board 41 Liquid crystal display device 42 Start lever effect lamp 100 Reel control boards 101-103 Stepping motor 111s Left reel sensor 112s Middle reel sensor 113s Right reel sensor 200 Relay board 300 Main control board 301 Main CPU
302 Main ROM
303 Main RAM
304 Random number generator 305 I / F circuit 306 Eigen value storage unit 307 Model information storage unit 308 Main base ID storage unit 400 Sub control board 410 Production control board 411 I / F circuit 412 Sub CPU
413 Random number generator 414 Sub ROM
415 Sub RAM
416 Error status storage unit 417 Sub-board ID storage unit 420 Image control board 421 Image control unit (VDP)
422a Liquid crystal control CPU
422b LCD control ROM
422c Liquid crystal control RAM
422d frame counter 423 CGROM
424 Crystal oscillator 425 VRAM
426 RTC device 430 Sound control board 431 Sound source IC
432 Sound source ROM
433 video RAM
434 Amplifier 500 Power supply board 510 Power supply device 511 Power button 511sw Power switch 512 Reset button 512sw Reset switch 520 Hopper 521 Discharge slit 522 Hopper guide member 523 Guide member 524 Discharge guide member 530 Auxiliary reservoir portion 530s Auxiliary reservoir portion full sensor 641 Title bar 3000 Information terminal 3200 Terminal transmission / reception control unit 3300 Terminal processing control unit 3400 Terminal display unit 3500 Camera 4000 Information processing server 4100 Information storage unit 4200 Information transmission / reception control unit 4300 Information processing control unit 5000 Communication control device

Claims (3)

Individual information storage means for storing individual information capable of specifying the own machine;
An error status storage means for storing an error status when a predetermined error occurs;
A display instruction input means for inputting a display instruction of data transmission information;
Information conversion display means for converting the individual information, the error status, and other information about the game into two-dimensional code information based on the display instruction and displaying the information as the data transmission information;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising: A game history storage means for storing a history of games during the game as predetermined game history information;
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the information conversion display unit converts the other game-related information including the game history into the two-dimensional code information based on the display instruction. A gaming machine that provides games using gaming media;
An information processing device for storing information on a player who performs the game;
In a gaming system equipped with
The gaming machine is
Individual information storage means for storing individual information capable of specifying the own machine;
An error status storage means for storing an error status when a predetermined error occurs;
Game history storage means for storing a history of games in progress as predetermined gaming machine game history information;
A display instruction input means for inputting a display instruction of data transmission information;
Information conversion display means for converting the individual information, the error status, and other information about the game into two-dimensional code information based on the display instruction and displaying the information as the data transmission information;
With
The information processing apparatus includes:
Center game history storage means for storing center game history information that summarizes the game history for each player;
Center gaming machine information storage means for storing an error status of the gaming machine;
Center information acquisition means for acquiring information on gaming machines based on the data transmission information together with player information;
Based on the acquired information on the gaming machine, the stored error status of the gaming machine is updated, and if the acquired gaming machine information includes the gaming machine gaming history information, the stored information is stored. Center information control means for updating the center game history information;
A gaming system characterized by comprising: