JP2015119925A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that is designed to suppress making a game player feel bitterly disappointed.SOLUTION: A sub CPU, when an acquisition of a point is determined, imparts a point. This means, a process to add "1" to the value of a point counter provided to a sub RAM is performed. And the sub CPU performs a lottery, when a menu image is being displayed, on the basis of a fact that a point is used, to determine whether to shift to an AT state.

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 lottery table with specified values, 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 valid. The reels are controlled based on the roles that are allowed to be aligned on the line (hereinafter referred to as “winning roles”) and the player's stop button operation, and the combination of symbols related to the winning roles is placed on the effective line. Stop display.

  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 the 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 on the active line, or the stop button is operated at any timing The combination of symbols related to the combination is stopped and displayed on the active line even if the operation is performed. Furthermore, depending on the combination determined as the 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 the winning combination is determined to be a winning combination where the combination of symbols related to the winning combination is not displayed on the active line unless the stop button is operated in the appropriate operation order, the appropriate timing is determined. In addition, since a stop operation in an appropriate operation order is required, the player is required to have a certain skill regarding the operation of the stop button.

  Further, in such a gaming machine, when a combination of specific symbols is stopped and displayed on the active line, the game machine shifts to a relatively advantageous state (hereinafter referred to as “specific state”) for the player. Is done. Here, the specific state is a bonus game (“RB (Regular Bonus)”, “BB (Big Bonus)”, “CB (Challenge Bonus)) that improves the probability that a winning combination is determined as a winning combination. ”“ MB (Middle Bonus) ”, etc.) or the combination of symbols related to the winning combination is not displayed unless the stop button is operated in an appropriate operation order (or if multiple winning combinations are winning at the same time, When a specific winning combination is determined (a combination of symbols that is relatively unfavorable to the player is displayed), an assist time (hereinafter referred to as “AT”) that informs an appropriate operation order of the stop button, etc. ), By operating the start lever without performing the game value input operation, the probability that the re-game allowed to start the game is determined as the winning combination is improved. Play time (hereinafter also referred to as "RT"), assist replay time that AT and RT is activated at the same time there is a (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "ART"), and the like. Therefore, the player plays the game while desiring to shift to a relatively advantageous state for the player.

  Conventionally, when a predetermined winning combination is determined, a point corresponding to the predetermined winning combination (for example, 1 for bell, 3 for watermelon, 5 for cherry, etc.) is subtracted from a predetermined point (for example, 5). There is a known gaming machine that shifts to a bonus game when it reaches a point (for example, 0) (for example, Patent Document 1). In such a gaming machine, the current point is displayed on the liquid crystal panel, and it is possible to know the degree of approaching the bonus game.

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  However, for example, in a situation where the game is progressing to the point where the bonus game is approaching (for example, the remaining one point until the bonus game), if there is no funds to continue the game, the player must quit the game. There was a problem of feeling regrettable.

  The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that suppresses a player from feeling disappointed.

  In order to solve such a problem, the gaming machine according to the present invention is such that a start operation by the player is detected by the start operation detecting means for detecting the start operation by the player and the start operation detecting means. Based on the winning combination determining means for determining the winning combination, based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means, the point granting means for giving points, and accumulating the points granted by the point granting means Storage means for storing the information, a notification means for notifying the points stored in the storage means, and the fact that the points stored in the storage means have reached a predetermined value. Specific state control means for controlling the transition from an unfavorable normal state to a specific state advantageous to the player compared to the normal state, and a predetermined operation by the player are detected. And when the point stored in the storage means is less than the predetermined value based on the detection of the predetermined operation by the operation detection means in the normal state. Using the points, the specific state transition lottery means for lottering whether to shift from the normal state to the specific state; and the lottery result by the specific state transition lottery means after the predetermined operation A lottery result notifying means for notifying before the start operation is provided.

  Here, the “normal state” refers to a state in which the amount of game value such as medals inserted by the player exceeds the amount of benefits such as medals granted to the player. If the game is continued in this state, it means a state where the amount of game value such as medals decreases.

  Further, the “specific state” can be set as appropriate as long as it is a relatively advantageous state for the player. For example, AT can be applied.

  The “predetermined operation” can be set as appropriate as long as the operation detection means can detect the operation by the player. For example, (a) operating a 1 BET button, (b) operating a MAX-BET button, (c) operating a production button, (d) operating a cross key, etc. can be applied. It is.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling disappointed.

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 table whose symbol combination group is "01"-"05". It is a figure which shows an example of the table whose symbol combination group is "06"-"07". It is a figure which shows an example of the table whose symbol combination group is "08"-"09". It is a figure which shows the relationship of a winning area, the operation order of a stop button, winnings, etc. 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 a game state transition table. It is a figure which shows an example of a rotation effect determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a push order game number table. It is a figure which shows the state list managed by a sub control board. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of an AT and point lottery table. It is a figure which shows an example of the addition game number determination table. 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 start lever check process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the symbol code setting process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the reel rotation start preparation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the process during reel rotation in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the display determination 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 game state transfer process for RT1 game state in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the game state transfer process for MB game states 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 process 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 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 for normal states in a sub control board | substrate. It is a figure which shows the sub lottery process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the process for a freeze highly accurate preparation state in a sub control board | substrate. It is a figure which shows the process for a freeze highly accurate state in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the process for AT states in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the process at the time of the display determination command reception in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the process at the time of receiving the rotation effect completion command in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the task for the various switch detection in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the selection menu execution process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the animation displayed on a liquid crystal display device in a normal state. It is a figure which shows the animation at the time of point use. It is a figure which shows the animation displayed on a liquid crystal display device, when point use is selected. It is a figure which shows the rotation effect performed when a replay is materialized by 2 continuous. It is a figure which shows the rotation effect performed when a replay is materialized by 3 continuous. It is a figure which shows the rotation effect performed when a replay is materialized by 4 continuations. It is a figure which shows the movable aspect of a production | presentation apparatus. It is a figure which shows the 2nd aspect of the movable aspect of a production | presentation apparatus. It is a figure which shows the 3rd aspect of the movable aspect of a production | presentation apparatus. It is a figure which shows the 4th aspect of the movable aspect of a production | presentation apparatus. It is a figure which shows 2nd Embodiment of the reel rotation start preparation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows 2nd Embodiment of the display determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows 2nd Embodiment of the spinning effect performed when replay is materialized in 2 continuations. It is a figure which shows 2nd Embodiment of the spinning effect performed when a replay is materialized by 3 continuous. It is a figure which shows 2nd Embodiment of the spinning effect performed when a replay is materialized by 4 continuations.

  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 keyhole 4 is provided at the center right side of the front door 3 and is provided for unlocking the front door 3 by a locking device (not shown). Here, when a store clerk or the like of a game store performs maintenance work, changes a set value, or the like, the locking device (not shown) provided on the front door 3 is unlocked. First, a special key (not shown) is inserted into the keyhole 4 of the front door 3 and is unlocked by rotating it by a predetermined angle in the clockwise direction. Next, the front door 3 is opened, and work such as maintenance work and setting value change is performed. When the maintenance work, the change of the set value, etc. are completed, the front door 3 is closed 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, patterns, etc. appealing to the player's vision, and at a predetermined timing such as during an AT state described later, Control to turn on or blink is performed. 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 “1” medals among the credited medals for the 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 (one game) among the stored medals. It has been. Here, in this embodiment, the maximum value of usable medals in one game is “3”. 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 settlement button 9 is provided below the 1BET button 7 and is provided for settlement of stored medals among medals acquired by the player. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of medals that can be stored is “50”.

(Start lever 10)
The start lever 10 is provided on the right side of the settlement button 9 when viewed from the front, and is provided for the player to detect a start operation that triggers the start of rotation of the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c, which will be described later. ing. Here, based on the detection of the start operation by the player, the main control board 300 described later starts processing for obtaining a hard random number and rotation of the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c described later. Perform the process. 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 after-mentioned effect control board 410 performs lighting / flashing control of the start lever effect lamp 42 on the basis that a predetermined condition is satisfied. 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 to detect a stop operation that triggers the player to stop the rotation of the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c, which will be described later. It has been. 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”.

(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 slot 6 is not an appropriate medal, the medal payout port 33, which will be described later, ejects the medal from the medal payout opening 33, which will be described later.

(Left reel 17a, middle reel 17b, right reel 17c, reel unit 17d)
The left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the 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 the present embodiment, the left reel 17a, middle reel 17b, and right reel 17c are unitized by a reel unit 17d, and the left reel 17a, middle reel 17b, and right reel 17c are attached to and detached from the gaming machine 1. Is easy. 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, and is provided for the player to operate at a predetermined timing. The effect button 18 is connected to the effect button detection switch 18sw, and the sub-control board 400 described later provides an effect control board 410 described later when the effect button detection switch 18sw detects the operation of the effect button 18. Then, the liquid crystal display device 46, which will be described later, is controlled. 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, the main control board 300 to be described later (a) when the operation of the 1BET button 7 is detected by the 1BET switch 7sw, (b) the operation of the MAX-BET button 8 is detected by the MAX-BET switch 8sw. In this case, control is performed to transmit a predetermined command to a sub-control board 400 described later. The sub control board 400 described later performs control of the liquid crystal display device 46 described later based on the reception of the predetermined command. As a result, there is no need to provide a separate production button 18, and the number of parts can be reduced.

(Cross key 19)
The cross key 19 is provided on the right side of the effect button 18 when viewed from the front, and can be pressed in at least two directions (usually four directions) and is provided for the player to operate at a predetermined timing. The cross key 19 is connected to a cross key detection switch 19sw, and a sub-control board 400 described later provides an effect control board 410 described later when the cross key detection switch 19sw detects an operation of the cross key 19. Then, the liquid crystal display device 46, which will be described later, is controlled.

(Panel 20)
The panel 20 includes a display window 21, production lamps 22a to 22j, a start lamp 23, BET lamps 24a to 24c, a stored number display unit 25, a game state display lamp 26, a payout number display unit 27, a throw-in display unit 28, It comprises a game display lamp 29 and stop operation order display lamps 30a to 30c.

(Display window 21)
The display window 21 is provided in the center portion of the panel 20 so as to make the reel 17 visible. Specifically, the pattern drawn on the peripheral surface of the reel 17 is made visible by transmitting the area corresponding to the display window 21 in the panel 20.

(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 a predetermined condition to notify the current state (for example, an AT state described later). Is provided. More specifically, 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. 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, the main control board 300 (a) when “3” medals are inserted into the medal slot 6, (b) the number of stored medals is “3” or more, When the number of inserted sheets is “3” due to the operation of the BET buttons 7 and 8, (c) when a combination of symbols related to replay described later is displayed on the active line, the start lamp By illuminating 23, control is performed to notify that the start operation by the start lever 10 can be accepted.

(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 the game is “1”, the BET lamp 24a is turned on, and when the number of medals used for the game is “2”, the BET lamp When 24b is lit and the number of medals used in the game is “3”, the BET lamp 24c is lit. 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. Further, 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. 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 provided for displaying the payout number of medals to be paid out according to the combination of symbols arranged on the activated line activated by operating the BET buttons 7 and 8. . The payout number display 27 is provided for displaying that the gaming machine 1 is in an error state when the gaming machine 1 is in an error state.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the effective line is a symbol displayed on the middle 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 “middle line” that connects 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 the effective line. The middle line may be simply referred to as “middle stage”.

  It should be noted that a line connecting the symbol displayed at the upper stage of the left reel 17a, the symbol displayed at the upper stage of the middle reel 17b, and the symbol displayed at the upper stage of the right reel 17c is “upper” or “upper 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 that connects 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”. In addition, a line connecting the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 17a, the symbol displayed on the middle stage of the middle reel 17b, and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the right reel 17c with a straight line is “downward right” or “right It may be described as “falling 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. Here, the main control board 300, which will be described later, performs control to turn on the insertable display lamp 28 when the medal inserted into the medal slot 6 can be stored. On the other hand, the main control board 300, which will be described later, performs control to turn off the insertable display lamp 28 when the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 cannot be stored.

  In this embodiment, since the maximum number of medals that can be stored is “50”, the main control board 300 described later can be inserted when the number of stored medals is less than “50”. Control to turn on the display lamp 28 is performed, and control to turn off the insertable display lamp 28 is performed when the number of stored medals is “50”. 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. As a result, a combination of symbols related to “re-game” is displayed on the active line for the player, and the player can perform the next game without using a medal. It is informing that it is.

(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 below the left reel 17a, the stop operation order display lamp 30b is provided below the middle reel 17b, and the stop operation order display lamp 30c is , Provided below the right reel 17c. In addition, the stop operation order display lamps 30a to 30c are used to notify the player of the optimal stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 based on the winning area determined by the main control board 300 described later. Is provided. Specifically, when it is the optimal timing to stop the left stop button 11, the stop operation sequence display lamp 30a is turned on or blinked, and the intermediate stop button 12 is stopped at the optimal timing. In some cases, the stop operation sequence display lamp 30b is lit or blinked, and when the right stop button 13 is operated to be stopped at an optimal timing, the stop operation sequence display lamp 30c is lit or blinked to optimize the operation. The stop operation order is notified. The stop operation order display lamps 30a to 30c may be collectively referred to as “stop operation order display lamp 30” in some cases.

(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 surface of the waist panel 31. By emitting the light (not shown), the player can easily recognize the model name, the motif, and the like of the gaming machine 1.

(Tray receiving unit 32)
The tray unit 32 is provided below the waist panel 31 and is provided for receiving and storing medals discharged from a medal payout port 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. Further, 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 medals inserted into the insertion slot 6 to the tray unit 32 via the medal payout opening 33.

  In this embodiment, when the medal insertion acceptance is prohibited, (a) when the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c are rotating, or (b) a combination of symbols related to replaying. The case where it is displayed on the active line.

(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. 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 both the left and right sides of a liquid crystal display device 46, which will be described later, and are provided for outputting BGM, sound, sound effects, etc. when performing an effect, similar to the lower speaker 34. . The upper speakers 35a and 35b may be collectively referred to as “upper speaker 35”, and the lower speaker 34 and the upper speaker 35 may be collectively referred to as “speakers 34 and 35”.

(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, the method for changing the setting value is as follows. First, as described above, the setting value that is currently set is displayed by rotating a predetermined angle in a state where a setting changing key (not shown) is inserted into the keyhole. 36. Next, by operating the setting change button 37, the setting value displayed on the setting display unit 36 is switched and displayed. Therefore, the setting change button 37 is pressed until the setting value to be determined is displayed on the setting display unit 36. Repeat the operation. Then, the start lever 10 is operated while the setting value to be determined is displayed on the setting display unit 36. Next, an operation of returning the rotated setting change key to an angle at which it can be inserted and removed is performed. By performing these operations, the set value is changed.

  Here, in this embodiment, when an error occurs in the gaming machine 1, no error release button for releasing the error is provided. For this reason, when an error occurs in the gaming machine 1, the main control board 300 performs control to return from the error state based on the fact that a setting change switch 37sw described later detects an operation of the setting change button 37. That is, in the present embodiment, the setting change button 37 has a function for switching the setting value and a function for returning from the error state.

  In this embodiment, the setting value is set in six stages from “setting 1” to “setting 6”, and the setting change is performed in a state where “1” is displayed on the setting display unit 36. When the button 37 is operated, “2” is displayed on the setting display section 36. Thereafter, every time the setting change button 37 is operated, the set value displayed on the setting display section 36 is added and displayed by “1”. The 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 46)
The liquid crystal display device 46 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 46 is provided for notifying information related to the result of an internal lottery process described later, or notifying information necessary for stopping and displaying a combination of symbols related to winning on the active line. It has been. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 46, like the stop operation order display lamp 30, is based on the winning area determined by the main control board 300, which will be described later, and the optimal stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13. To the player.

(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 above the back surface of the front door 3 and is provided for controlling the liquid crystal display device 46 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 on the left side of a hopper 520 (described later) in front view, and is provided to supply power to the gaming machine 1.

(Hopper 520)
The hopper 520 is provided inside the cabinet 2 and on the right side of the power supply device 510 in front view, 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 a predetermined number of medals have been paid out is transmitted to the main control board 300. Thereby, the main control board 300 described later can recognize that the payout of a predetermined number of medals 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)
The hopper guide member 522 is provided to guide the determined medal to the hopper 520 when the medal sensor 16s determines that the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 is an appropriate medal. .

(Guide member 523)
The guide member 523 has a foreign object or an appropriate medal when a foreign object is inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 or when the medal sensor 16s determines that the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 is not an appropriate medal. It is provided to guide the medal determined to be not to 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 according to the present invention 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)
The main control board 300 includes a main CPU 301, a main ROM 302, a main RAM 303, a random number generator 304, and an I / F (interface) circuit 305. The main control board 300 is connected to a setting display section 36, a setting change switch 37sw, and an external concentrated terminal board 38.

(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. Specifically, the main ROM 302 includes a symbol arrangement table (see FIG. 5) described later, a symbol code table (see FIG. 6) described later, a symbol combination table (see FIGS. 7 to 9) described later, and a winning for RT0 described later. Area determination table (see FIG. 11), RT1 winning area determination table (see FIG. 12), described later, spinning effect determination table (see FIG. 14) described later, push order game number table (see FIG. 15), described later, and later Freeze high probability state transition lottery table (not shown), Freeze high probability state freeze lottery table described later, Freeze low probability state freeze lottery table (not shown), and later described slip frame number determination table (not shown) Etc.) are stored.

(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. Specifically, the main RAM 303 stores (a) an effect transmission data storage area for transmitting a command to a sub-control board 400, which will be described later, and (b) that replaying is in operation. (C) a re-game in-operation flag storage area, (c) a winning area determining random value storage area for storing a random value extracted by a random number generator 304 described later when performing an internal lottery process described later; A game state storage area for storing a game state, (e) a lottery number storage area for storing the number of lotteries when performing an internal lottery process to be described later, and (f) a stepping motor 101, 102, 103 for reels When the stop button 11, 12, 13 is operated in the state in which the stop button 17 is rotated, the pressure reference position storage area for storing the reference pressure position acquired when the stop button 11, 12, 13 is operated. A medal insertion number storage area for storing the number of dal, (h) a winning area storage area for storing information related to a winning area determined by an internal lottery process described later, and (i) a freeze highly reliable preparation A flag described later. (J) Freeze / high probability preparation B flag storage area for storing a freeze / high probability preparation B flag to be described later, (k) Playable in a freeze / high probability state to be described later A highly accurate game number counter for storing the number of games, (l) a stop operation order storage area for storing a stop operation order memory of a push order game number table (see FIG. 15) described later, and (m) a later described Freeze effect execution flag storage area for storing a freeze effect execution flag, (n) When it is determined to execute a later-described rotation effect, information relating to the determined rotation effect (O) a payout number counter for counting the number of medals paid out in the MB gaming state, which will be described later, and (p) a combination of symbols related to the MB after the MB is won Carry flag storage area for storing information relating to the MB until it is displayed on the active line, (q) a freeze effect timer counter for measuring the time during which a freeze effect to be described later is executed, and (r) a player The reel stop order storage area for storing the order of the reels 17 stopped by the stop operation of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13, and (s) a combination of symbols related to “Replay 02” described later continues on the active line. (T) Stop button push order error flag for storing a stop button push order error flag described later. Storage area and the like are provided.

  Note that in a state where the freeze effect is being executed, a predetermined operation by the player is invalidated. Here, in the present embodiment, the predetermined operation means (a) operation of the 1BET button 7 for inserting “1” credited medals, and (b) “3” credited medals. (In the MB gaming state, “2” cards) Operation of the MAX-BET button 8 to insert, (c) Operation of the start lever 10 to start rotation of the reel 17, (d) Operation of the rotating reel 17 This refers to the operation of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 for stopping.

  Here, the main control board 300 invalidates the above-described operation during execution of the freeze, but in the “continuous hit game” to be described later, the 1BET button 7, the MAX-BET button 8, the start lever 10, and the stop buttons 11, 12 , 13 are not invalidated.

(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)
The I / F (interface) circuit 305 is a circuit for transmitting and receiving signals (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.

(Setting change switch 37sw)
The setting change switch 37sw is a switch for detecting that the setting change button 37 has been operated. When the setting change button 37 is detected by the setting change switch 37sw in a state where the setting change key (not shown) is inserted into the keyhole and rotated by a predetermined angle, the main CPU 301 displays the setting display. Control to switch and display the set value on the unit 36 is performed.

  Further, the main CPU 301 performs control for returning from the error state based on the detection of the operation of the setting change button 37 by the setting change switch 37sw in the error state.

(External concentration terminal board 38)
The external concentration terminal board 38 is provided inside the gaming machine 1 and, for a hall computer (not shown), (a) a medal insertion signal that can specify the number of medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 6, and (b) a player. The medal payout signal that can specify the number of medals paid out to the player, (c) the game state transition signal that can specify the transition to the RT1 gaming state, and (d) the rotation start of the reel 17 can be specified. It is provided for outputting a predetermined signal such as a reel rotation start signal.

(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 selector sensor 39s, the reset key sensor 40s, and the door opening sensor 41s 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 “1” medals from the medals stored by the player based on the reception of the 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. . The main CPU 301 uses “3” medals (“2” in the MB gaming state) from the medals stored by the player based on the reception of the predetermined signal from the relay board 200. Take control. The 1 BET 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. Then, the main CPU 301 outputs a signal indicating that the stored medal is to be returned to the power supply board 500 based on the reception of the predetermined signal from the relay board 200. And the power supply board 500 performs control which returns the medal currently stored by the hopper 520. FIG.

(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, the main CPU 301 performs control to stop the rotating left reel 17a based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the relay board 200.

(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, the main CPU 301 performs control to stop the rotating middle reel 17b based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the relay board 200.

(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, the main CPU 301 performs control to stop the rotating right reel 17c based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the relay board 200. 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 moves the stop button 11, 12 , 13 (OFF edge) can be detected.

(Medal sensor 16s)
The medal sensor 16s is a sensor for detecting that an appropriate medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 6. 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 a process performed when a medal is inserted based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the relay board 200.

(Selector sensor 39s)
The selector sensor 39s is a sensor for detecting fraud. Further, when an illegal act is detected by the selector sensor 39 s, 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 a process performed when an illegal act is detected based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the relay board 200.

(Reset key sensor 40s)
The reset key sensor 40s is a sensor for detecting that a dedicated key (not shown) is inserted into the keyhole 4 and rotated by a predetermined angle in the counterclockwise direction. When the reset key sensor 40s detects that a dedicated key (not shown) is inserted into the keyhole 4 and is rotated by a predetermined angle in the counterclockwise direction, the relay board 200 is connected to the I of the main control board 300. A predetermined signal is transmitted to the / F circuit 305. Then, the main CPU 301 performs control for returning from the error state based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the relay board 200.

(Door open sensor 41s)
The door opening sensor 41 s is provided on the back side of the keyhole 4 and is a sensor for detecting the opening of the front door 3. In the present embodiment, the door opening sensor 41s includes a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit. When a dedicated key (not shown) is inserted into the keyhole 4 and the dedicated key is rotated clockwise by a predetermined angle, the door opening sensor 41s is illustrated. The locking portion that does not rotate will rotate. And when the said locking part rotates, the light light-emitted from the light emission part does not reach a light-receiving part. Thus, the door opening sensor 41s detects the opening of the front door 3.

(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 includes a power button 511 and a power switch 511sw.

(Power button 511)
The power button 511 is provided for a store clerk or the like of the game store to perform an operation of supplying power to the gaming machine 1. The power button 511 is connected to a power switch 511sw.

(Power switch 511sw)
The power switch 511sw is a switch for detecting that the power button 511 is operated. Further, power is supplied to the entire gaming machine 1 based on the detection of the operation of the power button 511 by the power switch 511sw.

(Auxiliary storage part full tank sensor 530s)
The auxiliary storage unit full tank sensor 530 s is a sensor for detecting that a predetermined number of medals are stored in the auxiliary storage unit 530. When the auxiliary storage unit full sensor 530 s detects that a predetermined number of medals are stored in the auxiliary storage unit 530, the power supply board 500 is connected to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. A predetermined signal is output. Then, when the main control board 300 receives a predetermined signal, control is performed to make an error state.

(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 to the reel control board 100.

(Stepping motors 101, 102, 103)
Stepping motors 101, 102, and 103 are provided for rotationally driving the reel 17. Further, the stepping motors 101, 102, and 103 have a configuration capable of stopping the rotation shaft at a specified angle. Then, the driving force of the stepping motors 101, 102, 103 is transmitted to the reel 17 through a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. As a result, the reel 17 rotates at a constant angle each time “1” pulses are output to the stepping motors 101, 102, and 103. The main CPU 301 manages the rotation angle of the reel 17 by counting the number of times pulses are output to the stepping motors 101, 102, 103 after detecting the reel index.

(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. The left reel sensor 111s, the middle reel sensor 112s, and the right reel sensor 113s may be collectively referred to as “reel sensors 111s, 112s, 113s”.

(Sub control board 400)
The sub-control board 400 is a board mainly for controlling effects. The sub control board 400 includes an I / F (interface) circuit 401, a sub CPU 402, a random number generator 403, a sub ROM 404, a sub RAM 405, and an RTC (Real Time Clock) device 406. Further, the effect button detection switch 18sw, the cross key detection switch 19sw, the effect control board 410, and the amplifier control board 440 are connected to the sub control board 400.

(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.

(I / F circuit 401)
An I / F (interface) circuit 401 is provided to receive a signal from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300.

(Sub CPU 402)
The sub CPU 402 reads an effect program stored in the sub ROM 404 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. The calculation result is provided to supply the effect control board 410 and the amplifier control board 440.

(Random number generator 403)
The random number generator 403 is provided to generate a random number used when determining an effect or the like performed by the liquid crystal display device 46, the speakers 34, 35, and the like. The random number generator 403 is provided to generate a random number used for a lottery or the like for shifting to an AT state described later.

(Sub ROM 404)
The sub ROM 404 is a program for executing an effect, an effect determination table described later (see FIG. 17), an AT / point lottery table described later (see FIG. 18), an additional game number determination table described later (see FIG. 19), and an effect later described. A first lottery effect successful AT lottery table (not shown), a later described second spinning effect successful AT lottery table (not shown), and a later-described AT lottery table for use of points (not shown). ) And the like. The sub ROM 404 is mainly composed of a program storage area and a table storage area.

(Sub RAM 405)
The sub RAM 405 functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 402 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. Specifically, in the sub RAM 405, (a) a state number storage area for storing a state managed by the sub control board 400, and (b) an AT for storing the number of games that can be played in the AT state described later. A game number counter, (c) a penalty flag storage area for storing a penalty flag, which will be described later, and (d) a value for storing a numerical value of points at which the player can get an opportunity to enter the AT state at an arbitrary timing A point counter, (e) a repetitive hitting game result memory for storing information related to a result of a repetitive hitting game described later, (f) a repetitive hitting counter for storing the number of times the player has pressed the effect button 18 in a repetitive hitting game described later ( g) Sub-control board high-accuracy game number counter for storing the number of games that can be played in a freeze high-probability state, which will be described later, (I) Sub-control board freeze high-accuracy preparation B flag storage area for storing freeze high-accuracy preparation B flag, (j) times There are provided a rotation effect success counter for storing the number of times that the body effect has been performed in a continuous game, (k) a selection menu information storage area for storing selected menu information, and the like.

(RTC device 406)
The RTC device 406 is provided for counting a predetermined counter value at a counting interval different from a count value counted by a frame counter 425 described later. The RTC device 406 is provided for acquiring the current date and time.

(Production control board 410)
The effect control board 410 is a board mainly for executing effects. The effect control board 410 includes an image control unit 420 and a lamp control unit 430.

(Image control unit 420)
The image control unit 420 is provided to control the display of the liquid crystal display device 46 mainly when performing an effect. The image control unit 420 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor) 421, a liquid crystal control CPU 422, a liquid crystal control ROM 423, a liquid crystal control RAM 424, a frame counter 425, a CGROM (Character Generator Read Only Memory) 426, a VRAM 427, a sound source IC 428, and a sound source ROM 428. Have. Further, the general-purpose board 45 and the lamp control unit 430 are connected to the image control unit 420.

(General purpose board 45)
The general-purpose substrate 45 is provided between the image control unit 420 and the liquid crystal display device 46, and has a bridge function for converting the image data into a predetermined image format when displaying the image data. Further, the general-purpose board 45 has a bridge function for converting into an image format corresponding to the performance of the liquid crystal display device 46 for displaying image data. For example, a difference in resolution between when an SXGA (1280 dots × 1080 dots) 19-inch liquid crystal display device 46 is connected and when an XGA (1024 dots × 768 dots) 17-inch liquid crystal display device 46 is connected Absorbs.

(VDP421)
The VDP 421 is a so-called image processor, and controls to read image data from the “display frame buffer area” out of the frame buffer areas of the first frame buffer area and the second frame buffer area based on an instruction from the liquid crystal control CPU 422. Do. 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 substrate 45, thereby performing control of displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 46. The 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, which are connected by a bus. .

(Liquid crystal control CPU 422)
The liquid crystal control CPU 422 is provided for creating a display list based on the command received from the sub control board 400 and transmitting the display list to the VDP 421. Further, the liquid crystal control CPU 422 performs control to display the image data stored in the CGROM 426 on the liquid crystal display device 46.

(LCD control ROM 423)
The liquid crystal control ROM 423 is configured by a mask ROM or the like, and includes a control processing program for the liquid crystal control CPU 422, a display list generation program for generating a display list, an animation pattern for displaying an animation of an effect 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 424)
The liquid crystal control RAM 424 is built in the liquid crystal control CPU 422. The liquid crystal control RAM 424 also functions as a data work area when the liquid crystal control CPU 422 performs arithmetic processing, and is provided to temporarily store data read from the liquid crystal control ROM 423.

(Frame counter 425)
The frame counter 425 is provided to receive a power supply from the power supply board 500 and count the frame counter value. The frame counter 425 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 425 initializes the frame counter value registered in the register and resumes counting.

(CGROM426)
The CGROM 426 includes a flash memory, an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), an EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), a mask ROM, and the like. Further, the CGROM 426 compresses and stores image data (for example, sprites, movies) and the like that are a set 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 426 performs reading in units of image data by the VDP 421 and performs image processing in units of frame image data. Further, the CGROM 426 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.

  In this embodiment, the CGROM 426 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.

(VRAM427)
The VRAM 427 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 427 with SRAM, writing and reading of image data can be processed at high speed. The VRAM 427 is configured by 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.

(Sound source IC428)
The sound source IC 428 is provided for reading a program and data relating to sound from the sound source ROM 429 and generating sound signals for driving the speakers 34 and 35.

(Sound source ROM 429)
The sound source ROM 429 is provided for storing a program and data for executing an effect. Specifically, programs and data related to voice are stored.

(Ramp control unit 430)
The lamp control unit 430 is a board for controlling the side lamp 5, the effect lamp 22, the stop operation order display lamp 30, and the start lever effect lamp 42 mainly when performing an effect. The lamp control unit 430 includes a lamp control CPU 431, a lamp control ROM 432, and a lamp control RAM 433. In addition, the side lamp 5, the effect lamp 22, the stop operation order display lamp 30, the start lever effect lamp 42, and the drive board 43 are connected to the lamp control unit 430.

(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, the lamp control unit 430 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 in an internal lottery process described later. I do.

(Drive board 43)
The drive substrate 43 is a substrate for performing control to move the effect device 44. Further, the drive board 43 performs control for moving the effect device 44 based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the lamp control unit 430.

(Directing device 44)
The effect device 44 is provided on the back side of the liquid crystal display device 46 and at a first position that does not cover the symbols displayed on the upper line. Here, based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the sub control board 400, the lamp control unit 430 moves the effect device 44 to the second position covering the upper line pattern via the drive board 43. By performing the control, a visual appeal to the player is performed. That is, the effect device 44 can be changed between the first position and the second position.

  In addition, the moving method of the rendering device 44 can be set as appropriate. For example, the rendering device 44 may be moved by connecting a rendering device 44 to a motor or solenoid (not shown) and controlling the motor or solenoid (not shown).

(Lamp control CPU 431)
The lamp control CPU 431 reads a program and data relating to light emission of the lamp and LED stored in the lamp control ROM 432, and emits the side lamp 5, the effect lamp 22, the stop operation order display lamp 30, and the start lever effect lamp 42. Is provided for generating a signal. In addition, the lamp control CPU 431 reads a program and data stored in the lamp control ROM 432, generates a signal for performing control to move the effect device 44 and the liquid crystal display device 46, and transmits the signal to the drive board 43. Is provided.

(Lamp control ROM 432)
The lamp control ROM 432 is provided for storing a program and data for executing an effect. Specifically, the lamp control ROM 432 stores programs, data, and the like relating to 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. The lamp control ROM 432 stores programs, data, and the like for moving the rendering device 44 and the liquid crystal display device 46 via the drive board 43.

(Ramp control RAM 433)
The lamp control RAM 433 is provided as a temporary storage area when the side lamp 5, the effect lamp 22, the stop operation order display lamp 30, and the start lever effect lamp 42 are controlled to emit light. The lamp control RAM 433 is provided as a temporary storage area when the effect device 44 and the liquid crystal display device 46 are moved via the drive board 43.

(Amplifier control board 440)
The amplifier control board 440 is a board for outputting audio data mainly from the speakers 34 and 35. The amplifier control board is connected to a lower speaker amplifier 441 and an upper speaker amplifier 442.

(Lower speaker amplifier 441)
The lower speaker amplifier 441 is provided to amplify the audio signal from the sound source IC 428 and output it to the lower speaker 34.
(Upper speaker amplifier 442)
The upper speaker amplifier 442 is provided to amplify the audio signal from the sound source IC 428 and output the amplified audio signal to the upper speaker 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. In this embodiment, when the symbol code is “01”, “00000001” is stored as data corresponding to the symbol “Replay”. 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 is specified that the symbol “watermelon 2” at the symbol position “00” is displayed in the middle of the display window 21. Can do. Similarly, when the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the left reel 17a is “00”, it is specified that the symbol “cherry” 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” at the symbol position “20” is displayed in the lower part of the display window 21. Then, when the symbol displayed on the display window 21 is specified, the main CPU 301 stores “00000101” as data in a predetermined storage area provided in 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 with symbol combination groups “01” to “05”, and FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a symbol combination table with symbol combination groups “06” to “07”. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a symbol combination table in which the symbol combination group is “08” to “09”. These may be collectively referred to as a “symbol combination table”.

  The symbol combination table is stored in the main ROM 302, and defines a symbol combination predetermined according to the type of privilege, a bit corresponding to the symbol combination, and a payout number. Here, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 determines that the medals are paid out and replayed when the combination of symbols displayed along the active line matches the combination of symbols defined in the symbol combination table. Control is performed to give a player a privilege such as operation or operation of a bonus game. For example, when the symbol combination “replay”, “replay”, and “bell” is displayed on the active line, the main CPU 301 determines that the symbol combination related to “replay 01” is displayed. Note that if the symbol combination displayed along the active line does not match the symbol combination defined in the symbol combination table, it is “lost”.

  Here, the “payout number” refers to the number of medals to be paid out to the player, and 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. The medal is paid out. Here, in this embodiment, “bell”, “blank 01-08”, “watermelon 01-02”, “cherry 01-08”, “chance eyes 01-04”, “confirmed eyes 01-03”, A medal is paid out based on the combination of symbols related to the “oblique bell” displayed on the active line.

  Symbols related to “bell”, “blank 01 to 08”, “watermelon 01 to 02”, “cherry 01 to 08”, “chance eyes 01 to 04”, “confirmed eyes 01 to 03”, and “oblique bell” May be collectively referred to as a “combination of symbols related to winning a prize”.

  In addition, “bell” and “oblique bell” may be collectively referred to as “bell” in some cases. Further, “blanks 01 to 08” may be collectively referred to simply as “blanks”. Further, “watermelon 01 to 02” may be collectively referred to as “watermelon” in some cases. In addition, “cherry 01 to 08” may be collectively referred to as “cherry” in some cases. Further, “chance eyes 01 to 04” may be collectively referred to as “chance eyes”. Further, “determined eyes 01 to 03” may be collectively referred to simply as “determined eyes”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, combinations of symbols related to “Replay 01 to 03”, “Red 7 Replay 01 to 07”, “Blue 7 Replay 01 to 04”, and “White 7 Replay 01 to 12” are on the effective line. When displayed, the re-game is activated.

  “Replay 01-03”, “Red 7 Replay 01-07”, “Blue 7 Replay 01-04”, and “White 7 Replay 01-12” are collectively referred to as “replay” or “replay”. There is a case.

  In addition, “red 7 replay 01 to 07” may be collectively referred to simply as “red 7 replay”. In addition, “blue 7 replay 01 to 04” may be collectively referred to simply as “blue 7 replay”. Further, “white 7 replays 01 to 12” may be collectively referred to simply as “white 7 replays”.

(The symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is “01” to “05”)
As shown in FIG. 7, the symbol combination table with the symbol combination group “01” to “05” is “MB01”, “Replay 01-03”, “Red 7 Replay 01-07”, “Blue 7 Replay 01-04”. ”And“ white 7 replays 01 to 12 ”, and a bit corresponding to the combination of symbols.

  For example, “bit 0 (00000001)” of the symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is “01” defines a symbol combination related to “MB01”.

(The symbol combination table with symbol combinations “06” to “07”)
As shown in FIG. 8, the symbol combination table having the symbol combination group “06” to “07” includes symbols relating to “bell”, “blank 01 to 08”, “watermelon 01 to 02”, and “cherry 01 to 04”. And a bit corresponding to this symbol combination.

  For example, “bit 0 (00000001)” of the symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is “06” defines a symbol combination related to “Bell”.

(The symbol combination table with symbol combinations “08” to “09”)
As shown in FIG. 9, the symbol combination table having the symbol combination group of “08” to “09” has “cherry 05 to 08”, “chance eyes 01 to 04”, “confirmed eyes 01 to 03”, and “oblique bell”. And a bit corresponding to the combination of symbols.

  For example, a symbol combination related to “Cherry 05” is defined in “bit 0 (00000001)” of the symbol combination table in which the symbol combination group is “08” to “09”.

(Relationship between winning area, stop button operation sequence, winnings, etc.)
Next, based on FIG. 10, the relationship between the winning area, the operation order of the stop button, and winnings will be described.

  The winning area table for RT0 and the winning area table for RT1, which will be described later, stored in the main ROM 302 define the winning areas of “00” to “34”. However, in all gaming states, all winning areas are It cannot always be determined.

  For example, in the RT1 gaming state, there is a possibility of determining “losing” in the winning area “00”, while in the RT0 gaming state, there is no possibility of determining “losing” in the winning area “00”. Further, in the RT0 gaming state, there is a possibility of determining “MB” in the winning area “01”, while in the RT1 gaming state, there is no possibility of determining “MB” in the winning area “01”.

  In this embodiment, even if the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are operated at the same symbol position, winning areas having different combinations of symbols arranged on the effective line are provided depending on the stop operation order by the player. Specifically, by the internal lottery process described later, “push order bells 1 to 8”, “bonus + rush 1 to 2”, “white 7 middle level replay 1 to 2”, “white 7 top level replay 1 to 2” When “white 7 diagonally aligned replays 1 to 4” are determined as winning areas, the combinations of symbols arranged on the active line differ depending on the stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 by the player. For example, when “push order bell 1” in the winning area “02” is determined as the winning area by the internal lottery process described later, even if the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 are operated at the same symbol position, When the middle stop button 12 is operated, then the left stop button 11 is operated, and the right stop button 13 is finally operated, and in other cases, combinations of different symbols are displayed on the active line. Become.

  On the other hand, when the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are operated at the same symbol position, there is a winning area where the combination of symbols aligned on the active line is different regardless of the stop operation sequence by the player. Is provided. Specifically, through the internal lottery process described later, “Lose”, “MB1”, “middle bell”, “oblique bell”, “weak watermelon”, “strong watermelon”, “weak cherry”, “strong cherry”, “Middle tier cherry”, “Chance role 1-2”, “Decisive role”, “Replay”, “Roulette replay”, “Chance replay”, “Blue 7 uniform replay”, “Blue 7 roll replay” are determined as winning areas In this case, the combination of symbols arranged on the active line is the same regardless of the order in which the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 are operated by the player. However, 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 combination of symbols related to winning may not be displayed on the active line.

  In addition, the winning area “push order bells 1 to 8” may be collectively referred to as “push order bell”. In addition, the winning areas “push order bells 1 to 8”, “middle bell”, and “slanting bell” may be collectively referred to as “bell”. In addition, the winning areas “weak watermelon” and “strong watermelon” may be collectively referred to as “watermelon”. In addition, the winning areas “weak cherry”, “strong cherry”, and “middle cherry” may be collectively referred to as “cherry”. In addition, the winning area “chance combination 1-2” may be collectively referred to as “chance combination”.

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

  In the present embodiment, FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an RT0 winning area determination table, and FIG. 12 is an RT1 winning area determination table.

  The winning area determination table is stored in the main ROM 302 and is provided for each gaming state. Here, in the present embodiment, an RT0 winning area determination table and an RT1 winning area determination table are provided.

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

(RT0 winning area determination table)
As shown in FIG. 11, the winning area determination table for RT0 is the winning area “MB”, “push order bells 1 to 8”, “middle bell”, “oblique bell”, “weak watermelon”, “strong watermelon”, “ Lottery values are defined for “weak cherry”, “strong cherry”, “middle cherry”, “chance combination 1-2”, “determined combination”, and “replay”. That is, the lottery value other than these is “0”, and in the RT0 gaming state, “losing”, “roulette replay”, “chance replay”, “bonus + rush 1-2”, “blue 7-match replay”, “Blue 7 roll replay”, “White 7 middle row replay 1-2”, “White 7 upper row replay 1-2”, and “White 7 diagonally replay 1-4” are not determined as winning areas.

(RT1 winning area determination table)
As shown in FIG. 12, the winning area determination table for RT1 is the winning area “losing”, “pushing order bells 1-8”, “middle bell”, “oblique bell”, “weak watermelon”, “strong watermelon”, “ “Weak cherry”, “strong cherry”, “middle cherry”, “chance role 1-2”, “determined role”, “replay”, “roulette replay”, “chance replay”, “bonus + rush 1-2”, “Blue 7 Match Replay”, “Blue 7 Roll Replay”, “White 7 Middle Level Replay 1-2”, “White 7 Upper Level Replay 1-2”, “White 7 Diagonal Match Replay 1-4” It is prescribed. That is, the lottery value other than these is “0”, and “MB” is not determined as the winning area in the RT1 gaming state.

  The RT0 winning area determination table and the RT1 winning area determination table may be collectively referred to as “winning area determination table” in some cases.

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

  The gaming state transition table defines (a) the current gaming state, (b) the gaming state transition condition, and (c) the gaming state after the transition when the gaming state transition condition is satisfied. Here, in the present embodiment, when the current gaming state is the RT0 gaming state, the main CPU 301 changes the gaming state from the RT0 gaming state to the RT1 based on winning “MB” in the internal lottery process described later. Control to shift to the gaming state.

  On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the RT1 gaming state, the main CPU 301 changes the gaming state from the RT1 gaming state to the MB gaming state based on the fact that the symbol combination related to “MB” is displayed on the active line. Control to shift to.

  On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the MB gaming state, the main CPU 301 performs control to shift to the RT0 gaming state based on the payout exceeding “60 cards”.

  In the following, the RT0 gaming state may be described as “non-RT gaming state” or “general gaming state”, and the RT1 gaming state may be described as “RT gaming state”.

(Cylinder production decision table)
Next, based on FIG. 14, the spinning effect determination table will be described.

  The rotation effect determination table (when replay 2 is continuous), the rotation effect determination table (when replay 3 is continuous), and the rotation effect determination table (when replay 4 is continuous) are stored in the main ROM 302. Used to determine the production.

  In the spinning effect determination table (when replay 2 is continuous) (see FIG. 14A), the combination of symbols “replay 02” relating to “roulette replay” in the winning area “21” continues for “2” games. Used when displayed above. Based on the “lottery value” in the table, it is determined whether or not to execute any of the “rotating effects No. 001 to 012”. When it is decided to execute any one of “Rotating effects No. 001 to 012”, a rotating effect in which the right reel 17c is rotationally controlled is executed. That is, the spinning effect determined in the spinning effect determination table (when replay 2 is continuous) is executed for the right reel 17c.

  When any of the “rotating effects No. 001 to 006” is determined as defined in “Change of design” in the rotating effect determination table (when replay 2 is continuous), the main CPU 301 determines that the main CPU 301 When it is determined to execute any of the “rotating effects No. 001 to 006” based on the rotating effect determination table (replay 2 continuous) stored in the ROM 302, the right reel 17c is effective. The control related to “Replay” displayed on the line is rotated until it becomes the symbol related to “Red 7”, and the control related to “Red 7” is temporarily stopped on the active line. Then, control for returning to the symbol related to “replay” displayed on the effective line of the right reel 17c is performed.

  On the other hand, when any of the “rotor effect No. 007 to 012” is determined, the symbol related to “Replay” displayed on the effective line of the right reel 17c is changed to the vicinity of the symbol related to “Red 7”. In addition to performing the control to rotate until it becomes, the control relating to “Red 7” is temporarily stopped on the effective line, and the control to return to the symbol relating to “Replay” displayed on the effective line of the right reel 17c is performed. Do.

  Also, as defined in “Speed” in the spinning effect determination table (when replay 2 is continuous), when any of “Rotating effect No. 001, 002, 007, 008” is determined, the reel is at high speed. And the reel is controlled to rotate at a medium speed, and the "rotation effect No. 005, 006, 011, 012" is determined. Is determined, the reel is controlled to rotate at a low speed.

  In addition, when any of the “rotation effects No. 001, 003, 005, 007, 009, 011” is determined as defined in the “direction” of the rotation effect determination table (when replay 2 is continuous). The reel is controlled to rotate in the forward direction, and when one of the “rotating effects No. 002, 004, 006, 008, 0010, 012” is determined, the reel is controlled to rotate in the reverse direction.

  In the spinning effect determination table (when replay 3 is continued) (see FIG. 14B), the combination “replay 02” relating to “roulette replay” in the winning area “21” continuously for “3” games is the effective line. It is displayed above, and is used when any of “Rotation effect No. 001 to 006” is executed in the “2” game. The rotation effect determined in the rotation effect determination table (when replay 3 is continuous) is controlled so that the rotation effect determined in the rotation effect determination table (when replay 2 is continuous) is rotated with respect to the right reel 17c. On the other hand, the rotation of the middle reel 17b and the right reel 17c is controlled.

  In the spinning effect determination table (when replay 4 is continued) (see FIG. 14C), the combination of symbols “Replay 02” relating to “roulette replay” in the winning area “21” continuously for “4” games is the effective line. In the “3” game, the spinning effect No. This is used when it is determined to execute any of “001 to 006”. The rotation effect determined in the rotation effect determination table (when replay 2 is continuous) is executed for the right reel 17c, whereas the rotation effect determined in the rotation effect determination table (when replay 3 is continuous). The production is executed for all reels 17.

(Push order game number table)
Next, the push order game number table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The push order number-of-games table is stored in the main ROM 302, and is provided for determining the number of games in the freeze-free state described later. Specifically, the push order game number table includes: (a) table no. And (b) the number of games that can be played in a freeze high probability state, which will be described later, (c) the stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13, and (d) the stop operation order memory.

  The push order game number table is also provided in the sub ROM 404, and information on the degree of participation in the repetitive hitting game described in the remarks column is only in the push order game number table provided in the sub ROM 404. It is remembered.

(List of states managed by sub control board)
Next, a state list managed by the sub control board will be described with reference to FIG.

  The state list managed by the sub-control board defines the state name and the number corresponding to each state name. In this embodiment, the state number is “01”, “normal state”, and the state number is “ “Freeze and High Predictive State” of “02”, “Freeze Highly Probable State” of state number “03”, and “AT State” of State Number “04” are defined.

  FIG. 16 shows (a) the current state managed by the sub-control board 400, (b) conditions for shifting the state managed by the sub-control board 400, and (c) managed by the sub-control board 400. The state of the transition destination of the state managed by the sub-control board 400 is defined when the condition for transitioning is satisfied.

  Specifically, in the normal state, when the information included in the reel rotation start acceptance command is information indicating that it is determined that the freeze state of the main control board 300 is to be transferred, the sub control The state managed by the substrate 400 is shifted from the normal state to the freeze highly accurate preparation state. In the normal state, when it is determined to shift to the AT state by the AT / point lottery process of the sub control board 400, the state managed by the sub control board 400 is shifted from the normal state to the AT state. The

  Similarly, in the freeze highly accurate preparation state, the state managed by the sub-control board 400 is changed from the normal state to the freeze highly accurate state based on the fact that the winning area “push order bell” is won twice. Migrated. The exception will be described later. In addition, when it is determined to shift to the AT state by AT / point lottery processing or the like of the sub control board 400 in the freeze highly probable preparation state, the state managed by the sub control board 400 is the freeze highly probable preparation. Transition from state to AT state.

  Similarly, when it is determined in the freeze high-accuracy state that the sub-control board 400 shifts to the AT state by AT / point lottery processing or the like, the state managed by the sub-control board 400 is changed from the freeze high-accuracy state Transition to AT state. Also, in the freeze highly probable state, when the value of the sub control board highly probable game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405 becomes “0”, that is, when the freeze probable state game number is consumed, the freeze is performed. Transition from the high-accuracy state to the normal state.

  Similarly, in the AT state, when the value of the AT game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405 becomes “0”, that is, when the number of AT games is exhausted, the AT state is shifted to the normal state.

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

  The effect determination table is provided in the sub ROM 404 and is provided for determining the effects to be performed in each state. Specifically, “production No.” and production contents corresponding to “production No.” are defined. In the effect determination table, conditions for executing effects such as a state managed by the sub CPU 402 are defined.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the effect determination table includes (a) a normal state effect determination table used when the state managed by the sub CPU 402 is a normal state, and (b) a state managed by the sub CPU 402. An effect determination table for freeze / high accuracy preparation state used in the case of the freeze / high accuracy preparation state, and (c) an effect determination table for freeze / high accuracy state used when the state managed by the sub CPU 402 is in the freeze / high accuracy state (D) An AT state effect determination table used when the state managed by the sub CPU 402 is the AT state is provided.

(AT / Point lottery table)
Next, the AT / point lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The AT / point lottery table is provided in the sub ROM 404. In addition, the AT / point lottery table is based on information related to a winning area included in a reel rotation start acceptance command described later received from the main control board 300 by the sub-control board 400. It is provided to determine whether or not to shift to the AT state and whether or not a player can obtain points that can obtain an AT lottery opportunity at an arbitrary timing. It may be described as “point winning” that the player has obtained points that can obtain an opportunity to shift to the AT state at an arbitrary timing. The AT / point lottery table shifts to the AT state in accordance with the information on whether the freeze is won or the freeze is not included in the reel rotation start acceptance command received from the main control board 300, and points are determined. There is a lottery value for winning and not winning.

  For example, when the information included in the reel rotation start acceptance command described later received from the main control board 300 is information when the freeze is not won, and the information related to the winning area is information related to the “middle bell”, The sub CPU 402 determines to shift to the AT state with a probability of “767/65536” and performs a lottery to determine to acquire points with a probability of “6905/65536”. On the other hand, when the information included in the reel rotation start acceptance command (described later) received from the main control board 300 is information when the freeze is not won, and the information related to the winning area is information related to the “middle bell”, Non-winning is determined with a probability of “57864/65536”.

  In addition, when information included in a reel rotation start acceptance command, which will be described later, received from the main control board 300 is information related to freeze winning, and information related to the winning area is information related to “middle bell”, The CPU 402 determines to shift to the AT state with a probability of “1534/65536” and performs a lottery to determine the point winning with a probability of “13810/65536”. On the other hand, when the information included in the reel rotation start acceptance command (described later) received from the main control board 300 is the information at the time of freeze winning, and the information related to the winning area is information related to the “middle bell”, Non-winning is determined with a probability of “50192/65536”.

  In this way, when the freeze is won, it is determined to shift to the AT state or earn points with a probability of approximately “2” times that when the freeze is not won. Thereby, the player can raise the expectation to the AT state which is more advantageous than the normal state when the freeze is executed.

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

  The added game number determination table is provided in the sub ROM 404. Further, the added game number determination table indicates the number of games that the sub control board 400 can play in the AT state based on information related to a winning area included in a reel rotation start acceptance command described later received from the main control board 300. It is provided to determine the number of games to be added.

  For example, when the information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command described later received from the main control board 300 is information related to “middle bell”, the sub CPU 402 has a probability of “4587/65536”. , “10” game is determined as the number of additional games, “20” game is determined as the number of additional games with the probability of “2244/65536”, and “30” is determined as the number of additional games with the probability of “678/65536”. A game is determined, “50” games are determined as the number of additional games with a probability of “154/65536”, and “100” games are determined as the number of additional games with a probability of “9/65536”. On the other hand, if the information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command, which will be described later received from the main control board 300, is information related to “middle bell”, the number of added games with the probability of “57864/65536” As a result, the “0” game is determined. In this case, the number of games that can be played in the AT state is not added.

(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. 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 process of determining whether or not the setting change switch is ON. Here, in the present embodiment, the setting change switch 37sw is turned on by rotating a predetermined angle while a setting changing key (not shown) is inserted into the keyhole. Therefore, in step S2, 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. If it is determined that the setting change switch is ON (step S2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S3. If it is determined that the setting change switch is OFF (step S2 = No) ), The process proceeds to step S5.

(Step S3)
In step S3, the main CPU 301 performs a setting change process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 switches the setting value displayed on the setting display unit 36 based on the detection of the operation of the setting change button 37 by the setting change switch 37sw, or the start switch 10sw is a start lever. Based on the detection of the ten operations, the setting value displayed on the setting display unit 36 is confirmed. Then, when the process of step S3 ends, the process proceeds to step S4.

(Step S4)
In step S4, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a setting change command. Specifically, a process of setting a setting change command having information related to the setting value determined in step S 3 in an effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. Then, when the process of step S4 ends, the process proceeds to the main loop process of FIG.

(Step S5)
In step S5, 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 S5 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. Note that the process of step S101 is an initialization process performed for each game. 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, the main CPU 301 pays out via the relay board 200 based on the fact that the auxiliary storage unit full tank sensor 530s detects that a predetermined number of medals are stored in the auxiliary storage unit 530. 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.

(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.

(Step S105)
In step S105, the main CPU 301 performs medal management processing. In the processing, the main CPU 301 performs processing for checking whether or not a medal has been inserted into the medal insertion slot 6. Then, when the process of step S105 ends, the process proceeds to step S106.

(Step S106)
In step S106, the main CPU 301 performs a start lever check process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 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 S106 ends, the process proceeds to step S107.

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

(Step S108)
In step S108, the main CPU 301 performs a symbol code setting process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the processing, the main CPU 301 performs freeze / high-confidence state transition lottery processing, freeze lottery processing, and the like. Then, when the process of step S108 ends, the process proceeds to step S109.

(Step S109)
In step S109, the main CPU 301 performs a reel rotation start preparation process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process for setting a minimum game time, a freeze execution process, and the like. Then, when the process of step S109 ends, the process proceeds to step S110.

(Step S110)
In step S110, the main CPU 301 performs a reel rotation start process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting data for 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 S110 ends, the process proceeds to step S111.

(Step S111)
In step S111, the main CPU 301 performs a reel rotation process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 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 S111 ends, the process proceeds to step S112.

(Step S112)
In step S112, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a reel stop command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 detects information regarding the type of the reel 17 that has stopped, and the stop switches 11sw, 12sw, and 13sw detected a stop operation on the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 by the player with respect to the sub-control board 400. In order to transmit the reel stop command having the information related to the symbol position at the time of the operation and the information related to the symbol code corresponding to the symbol position, a process of setting the reel stop command in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303 is performed. Do. Then, when the process of step S112 ends, the process proceeds to step S113.

(Step S113)
In step S113, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not all reels have been stopped. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not all of the reels 17 rotated by the reel rotation start process in step S110 have been stopped by operating the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13. If it is determined that all reels have been stopped (step S113 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S114, and if it is determined that any reel has not been stopped (step S113 =). No), the process proceeds to step S111.

(Step S114)
In step S114, the main CPU 301 performs display determination processing which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 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 S114 ends, the process proceeds to step S115.

(Step S115)
In step S115, the main CPU 301 performs a payout process. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of paying out medals by driving the hopper 520 via the power supply substrate 500. Then, when the process of step S115 ends, the process proceeds to step S116.

(Step S116)
In step S116, the main CPU 301 performs a game state transition process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the gaming state based on the combination of symbols displayed on the active line. Then, when the process of step S116 ends, the process proceeds to step S101, and the main loop process is repeatedly executed.

(Start lever check processing)
Next, the start lever check process performed by the process of step S106 of FIG. 21 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 22 shows a subroutine for the start lever check process.

(Step S106-1)
In step S106-1, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the start switch is ON. Specifically, the main CPU 301 (a) When the value of the medal insertion number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is “3” (in the MB gaming state, the medal insertion number provided in the main RAM 303 When the value of the storage area is “2”) or (b) when the re-game operating flag in the re-game operating flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is ON, the start switch 10sw is The process of determining whether or not the operation of the start lever 10 due to is detected. If it is determined that the start switch is ON (step S106-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S106-2, and if it is determined that the start switch is not ON (step S106). -1 = No), the process of step S106-1 is repeatedly executed until the start switch is turned on.

(Step S106-2)
In step S106-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning off the re-game in-operation flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning off the value of the re-game operating flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S106-2 is completed, the start lever check process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S107 of the main loop process.

(Internal lottery process)
Next, based on FIG. 23, the internal lottery process performed by the process of step S107 of FIG. 21 will be described. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a subroutine of internal lottery processing.

(Step S107-1)
In step S107-1, the main CPU 301 performs a hard random number acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for extracting a random number value generated by the random number generator 304. Here, when the main CPU 301 extracts the random number value generated by the random number generator 304, the main CPU 301 performs a process of storing it in the winning area determination random value storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S107-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S107-2.

(Step S107-2)
In step S107-2, the main CPU 301 performs 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 S107-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S107-3.

(Step S107-3)
In step S107-3, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not it is in the MB gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the current gaming state is the MB gaming state based on the value of the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the game state is the MB game state (step S107-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S107-4. If it is determined that the game state is not the MB game state (step S107-3). = No), the process proceeds to step S107-5.

(Step S107-4)
In step S107-4, the main CPU 301 performs MB game state time data storage processing. Specifically, when the main CPU 301 is in the MB gaming state, the main CPU 301 performs a process of storing the winning information in the winning areas “02” to “19” in the winning area storage area provided in the main RAM 303. . When the process of step S107-4 is completed, the internal lottery process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S108 of the main loop process.

(Step S107-5)
In step S107-5, the main CPU 301 performs processing for acquiring the number of lotteries. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of acquiring the number of lotteries based on the gaming state acquired by the process of step S107-2. Here, in this embodiment, the main CPU 301 obtains “34” as the number of lotteries regardless of the value of the game state storage area provided in the main RAM 303, and is provided in the main RAM 303. Processing to store in the lottery count storage area is performed. Then, when the process of step S107-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S107-6.

(Step S107-6)
In step S107-6, the main CPU 301 performs a lottery data acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of acquiring a lottery value in the winning area corresponding to the current number of lotteries. For example, when the set value is “1” and the RT0 gaming state is set, and the number of lotteries is “20”, the lottery value “8978” related to “Replay” is acquired. In the case where the set value is “1” and the RT1 gaming state is set, and the number of lotteries is “20”, the lottery value “6202” related to “Replay” is acquired. Then, when the process of step S107-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S107-7.

(Step S107-7)
In step S107-7, the main CPU 301 performs calculation update processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 corresponds to the current number of lotteries acquired by the processing in step S107-5 from the random number value stored in the winning area determination random value storage area provided in the main RAM 303. The process of subtracting the lottery value of the winning area to be performed is performed, and the process of updating the value of the random number stored in the winning area determining random value storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to the value obtained by the subtraction is performed. . Then, when the process of step S107-7 ends, the process proceeds to step S107-8.

(Step S107-8)
In step S107-8, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning is made. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the winning area determination random value storage area of the main RAM 303 is a negative value. And when it determines with having been won (step S107-8 = Yes), a process is transferred to step S107-9. On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning is not made (step S107-8 = No), the process proceeds to step S107-10.

(Step S107-9)
In step S107-9, the main CPU 301 performs data storage processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of storing the winning area determined to have been won by the process of step S107-9 in a winning area storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S107-9 ends, the internal lottery process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S108 of the main loop process.

(Step S107-10)
In step S107-10, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the number of lotteries. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value stored in the lottery count storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S107-10 ends, the process proceeds to step S107-11.

(Step S107-11)
In step S107-11, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the number of lotteries is “0”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 subtracts “1” from the value stored in the lottery count storage area provided in the main RAM 303 by the process of step S107-11, so that the value of the lottery count storage area is A process of determining whether or not “0” has been reached is performed. If it is determined that the number of lotteries is “0” (step S107-11 = Yes), the internal lottery process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S108 of the main loop process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of lotteries is not “0” (step S107-11 = No), the process proceeds to step S107-6.

  In the present embodiment, when the number of lotteries is “0” (step S107-11 = YES), “losing” of “00” is determined as the winning area.

(Design code setting process)
Next, the symbol code setting process performed by the process of step S108 of FIG. 21 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a subroutine of symbol code setting processing.

(Step S108-1)
In step S108-1, the main CPU 301 performs a winning area acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of loading data stored by the process of step S107-4 of the internal lottery process (see FIG. 23) or the process of step S107-9. Then, when the process of step S108-1 is completed, the process proceeds to step S108-2.

(Step S108-2)
In step S <b> 108-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process for determining whether or not the MB is won. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not data related to “MB” has been acquired based on the data loaded by the process of step S108-1. If it is determined that the MB is won (step S108-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-3, and if it is determined that the MB is not won (step S108-2). = No), the process proceeds to step S108-5.

(Step S108-3)
In step S108-3, the main CPU 301 performs a carry flag storage area update process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs an AND operation on the data stored in step S107-9 of the internal lottery process (see FIG. 23) and bonus check data (not shown), and the operation result is obtained. Processing to store in a carry flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. That is, it is stored in the carry flag storage area that the symbol combination related to “MB01” can be stopped on the active line. Then, when the process of step S108-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-4.

(Step S108-4)
In step S108-4, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the RT1 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing information relating to the RT1 gaming state in a gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-4 is completed, the process proceeds to step S108-14.

(Step S108-5)
In step S108-5, the main CPU 301 performs MB flag setting processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs an exclusive OR operation between the value of the winning area storage area provided in the main RAM 303 and the value of the carry flag storage area, and the calculation result is provided in the main RAM 303. Processing to store in the winning area storage area. Then, when the process of step S108-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6.

(Step S108-6)
In step S108-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the freeze highly reliable preparation A flag is OFF. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the freeze highly reliable preparation A flag storage area of the main RAM 303 is OFF. If it is determined that the freeze highly accurate preparation A flag is OFF (step S108-6 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-7, and it is determined that the freeze highly accurate preparation A flag is OFF. If it is determined (step S108-6 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-14.

(Step S108-7)
In step S108-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the freeze highly reliable preparation B flag is OFF. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the freeze highly reliable preparation B flag storage area of the main RAM 303 is OFF. If it is determined that the freeze highly accurate preparation B flag is OFF (step S108-7 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-8, and it is determined that the freeze highly accurate preparation B flag is OFF. If it is determined (step S108-7 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-14.

(Step S108-8)
In step S108-8, the main CPU 301 performs a freeze / high-confidence state transition lottery process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a lottery process based on a freeze / high probability state transition lottery table (not shown) provided in the main ROM 302 to determine whether or not to enter the freeze / high accuracy state. Then, when the process of step S108-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-9.

  In the present embodiment, the lottery values corresponding to the winnings defined in the freeze high-accuracy state transition lottery table provided in the main ROM 302 are the same as (a) the lottery values corresponding to the winnings regardless of the winning area. (B) A lottery value corresponding to winning may be specified for each winning area.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the freeze high-accuracy state transition lottery table (a) may be defined with the same value as a lottery value corresponding to winning in all setting values, or (b) for each setting value A lottery value corresponding to the winning may be defined. Here, in the case where a lottery value corresponding to winning is specified for each set value, (ba) a higher value may be specified as a lottery value corresponding to winning as the set value is higher. (Bb) As the set value is higher, a smaller value may be defined as the lottery value corresponding to the winning. In addition, when (b−c) the set value is an odd number, a larger value may be defined as the lottery value corresponding to the win than when the set value is an even number, or (b−d) ) When the set value is an even number, a larger value may be defined as the lottery value corresponding to the winning as compared with the case where the set value is an odd number. In addition, when (b−e) the set value is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, a larger value may be defined as the lottery value corresponding to the winning than when the set value is less than the predetermined value. (B−f) When the set value is equal to or greater than the predetermined value, a smaller value may be defined as the lottery value corresponding to the winning as compared with the case where the set value is less than the predetermined value. .

(Step S108-9)
In step S <b> 108-9, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the freeze high probability state transition lottery has been won. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the freeze / high probability state transition lottery is won in the process of step S108-8. If it is determined that the freezing high-probability state transfer lottery is won (step S108-9 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-10. On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning is not made (step S108-9 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-14.

(Step S108-10)
In step S108-10, the main CPU 301 performs a stop operation order lottery process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 extracts a random value generated by the random number generator 304, and “stop operation order 1” to “stop” in the push order game number table (see FIG. 15) provided in the main ROM 302. Control to determine any stop operation order among the operation orders 6 ”is performed. For example, when the number of remainders obtained by dividing the random number value by “6” is “1”, “stop operation order 1” is determined, and when the number of remainders obtained by dividing the random number value by “6” is “2”. “Stop operation order 2” is determined, and when the number of remainders obtained by dividing the random number value by “6” is “3”, “Stop operation order 3” is determined, and the remainder obtained by dividing the random number value by “6”. When the number is “4”, “stop operation order 4” is determined, and when the remainder of dividing the random number value by “6” is “5”, “stop operation order 5” is determined, and the random value is When the number of remainders divided by “6” is “0”, “stop operation order 6” is determined. Then, when the process of step S108-10 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-11.

(Step S108-11)
In step S108-11, the main CPU 301 performs a stop operation order storage process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 stores any one of “stop operation order 1” to “stop operation order 6” determined by the stop operation order lottery process in step S108-11 provided in the main RAM 303. Processing to be stored in the area is performed. Then, when the process of step S108-11 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-12.

(Step S108-12)
In step S108-12, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a stop operation order memory. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines the stop operation order defined in the stop operation order memory corresponding to “stop operation order 1” to “stop operation order 6” determined by the stop operation order lottery process in step S108-11. The process which sets the information which concerns on is performed. Then, when the process of step S108-12 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-13.

(Step S108-13)
In step S108-13, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on the freeze highly reliable preparation A flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on the value of the freeze highly reliable preparation A flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-13 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-14.

(Step S108-14)
In step S108-14, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the highly probable game number counter is greater than “0”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the highly probable game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is greater than “0”. If it is determined that the value of the highly probable game number counter is greater than “0” (step S108-14 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S108-15, and the value of the highly probable game number counter is “ If it is determined that the value is not greater than “0” (step S108-14 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-17.

(Step S108-15)
In step S108-15, the main CPU 301 performs a freeze lottery process for a freeze highly probable state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a lottery process based on a freeze lottery table (not shown) for a freeze high probability state provided in the main ROM 302. Then, when the process of step S108-15 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-16.

  In the present embodiment, a freeze lottery table for freeze high probability state provided in the main ROM 302 defines a lottery value corresponding to winning, and a freeze lottery table for freeze low probability state (not shown). If a large value is defined in comparison with the lottery value corresponding to the winning defined in (a), the same value may be defined as the lottery value corresponding to the winning in all the setting values. , (B) A lottery value corresponding to winning may be defined for each set value. Here, in the case where a lottery value corresponding to winning is specified for each set value, (ba) a higher value may be specified as a lottery value corresponding to winning as the set value is higher. (Bb) As the set value is higher, a smaller value may be defined as the lottery value corresponding to the winning. In addition, when (b−c) the set value is an odd number, a larger value may be defined as the lottery value corresponding to the win than when the set value is an even number, or (b−d) ) When the set value is an even number, a larger value may be defined as the lottery value corresponding to the winning as compared with the case where the set value is an odd number. In addition, when (b−e) the set value is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, a larger value may be defined as the lottery value corresponding to the winning than when the set value is less than the predetermined value. (B−f) When the set value is equal to or greater than the predetermined value, a smaller value may be defined as the lottery value corresponding to the winning as compared with the case where the set value is less than the predetermined value. .

  In the present embodiment, the lottery values corresponding to the winnings specified in the freeze lottery table for the freeze high probability state are defined as (a) the same lottery values corresponding to the winnings regardless of the winning area. Alternatively, (b) a lottery value corresponding to winning may be defined for each winning area.

(Step S108-16)
In step S108-16, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the highly probable game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the highly probable game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-16 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-18.

(Step S108-17)
In step S108-17, the main CPU 301 performs a freeze lottery process for a freeze inconvenient state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a lottery process to determine whether or not to execute a freeze effect based on a freeze lottery table (not shown) for a freeze / probable state provided in the main ROM 302. Then, when the process of step S108-17 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-18.

  In the present embodiment, the freeze lottery table for the freeze low probability state provided in the main ROM 302 defines a lottery value corresponding to the win, and the freeze lottery table for the freeze high probability state (not shown). If a small value is defined in comparison with the lottery value corresponding to the winning specified in (a), the same value may be specified as the lottery value corresponding to the winning in all the setting values. , (B) A lottery value corresponding to winning may be defined for each set value. Here, in the case where a lottery value corresponding to winning is specified for each set value, (ba) a higher value may be specified as a lottery value corresponding to winning as the set value is higher. (Bb) As the set value is higher, a smaller value may be defined as the lottery value corresponding to the winning. In addition, when (b−c) the set value is an odd number, a larger value may be defined as the lottery value corresponding to the win than when the set value is an even number, or (b−d) ) When the set value is an even number, a larger value may be defined as the lottery value corresponding to the winning as compared with the case where the set value is an odd number. In addition, when (b−e) the set value is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, a larger value may be defined as the lottery value corresponding to the winning than when the set value is less than the predetermined value. (B−f) When the set value is equal to or greater than the predetermined value, a smaller value may be defined as the lottery value corresponding to the winning as compared with the case where the set value is less than the predetermined value. .

  In the present embodiment, the lottery values corresponding to the winnings defined in the freeze lottery table for the freeze low probability state are defined as (a) the same lottery values corresponding to the winnings regardless of the winning area. Alternatively, (b) a lottery value corresponding to winning may be defined for each winning area.

(Step S108-18)
In step S108-18, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning is made. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the lottery by the high probability state freeze lottery process in step S108-15 or the low probability state freeze lottery process in step S108-17 has been won. And when it determines with having been won (step S108-18 = Yes), it transfers a process to step S108-19, and when it determines with having not been won (step S108-18 = No), The process proceeds to step S108-20.

(Step S108-19)
In step S108-19, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on the freeze effect execution flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on the freeze effect execution flag in the freeze effect execution flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-19 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-20.

(Step S108-20)
In step S108-20, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a reel rotation start acceptance command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 sends a reel rotation start acceptance command having information related to the winning area determined in the internal lottery process (see FIG. 21) to the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Perform the setting process. In addition, the reel rotation start acceptance command includes information on the freeze / high probability preparation A flag and the freeze / high probability preparation B flag stored in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S108-20 is completed, the symbol code setting process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S109 of the main loop process.

(Reel rotation start preparation process)
Next, the reel rotation start preparation process performed by the process of step S109 of FIG. 21 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a subroutine of reel rotation start preparation processing.

(Step S109-1)
In step S109-1, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not a minimum of one game time has elapsed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the timer counter set by the process of step S109-2 described later has become “0” in the previous game. When it is determined that the minimum one game time has elapsed (step S109-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S109-2, and when it is determined that the minimum one game time has not elapsed. (Step S109-1 = No), the process of Step S109-1 is repeatedly executed until a minimum of one game time has elapsed.

(Step S109-2)
In step S109-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a minimum one game time. Specifically, the main CPU 301 does not spend less than a minimum of one game time from the process of step S109-2 in the current game to the process of step S109-2 in the next game in order to suppress gambling for the game. As described above, a process of setting the minimum one game time in the timer counter is performed. Here, in the present embodiment, the minimum one game time is about “4.1” seconds. Then, when the process of step S109-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S109-3.

(Step S109-3)
In step S109-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the freeze effect execution flag is ON. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the freeze effect execution flag in the freeze effect execution flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is ON. If it is determined that the freeze effect execution flag is ON (step S109-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S109-4, and if it is determined that the freeze effect execution flag is not ON ( Step S109-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S109-6.

(Step S109-4)
In step S109-4, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a freeze effect timer counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a predetermined value in a freeze effect timer counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S109-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S109-5.

(Step S109-5)
In step S109-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the freeze effect timer counter is “0”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the freeze effect timer counter provided in the main RAM 303 is “0”. When it is determined that the value of the freeze effect timer counter is “0” (step S109-5 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S109-6, and the value of the freeze effect timer counter is “0”. If it is determined that it is not “0” (step S109-5 = No), the process of step S109-5 is repeatedly executed until the value of the freeze effect timer counter becomes “0”.

(Step S109-6)
In step S109-6, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a constant speed rotation waiting time. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a waiting time until the rotation speed of the reel 17 reaches a constant speed. Then, when the process of step S109-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S109-7.

(Step S109-7)
In step S109-7, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a reel rotation start command. Specifically, in order for the main CPU 301 to transmit a reel rotation start command having information indicating that the rotation of the reel 17 is started to the sub-control board 400, the reel rotation start command is sent to the effect of the main RAM 303. To set in the transmission data storage area. When the process of step S109-7 ends, the reel rotation start preparation process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S110 of the main loop process.

(Processing during reel rotation)
Next, based on FIG. 26, the process during reel rotation performed by the process of step S111 of FIG. 21 will be described. FIG. 26 shows a subroutine for reel rotation processing.

(Step S111-1)
In step S111-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the stop button is pressed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the stop switches 11sw, 12sw, and 13sw have detected the operation of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 by the player. If it is determined that the stop button has been pressed (step S111-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S111-2, and if it is determined that the stop button has not been pressed (step S111). -1 = No), the reel rotation process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S112 of the main loop process.

(Step S111-2)
In step S111-2, the main CPU 301 performs a pressing reference position acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 acquires the pressing reference position based on the target reel 17 and the counter value of the pulses supplied to the stepping motors 101, 102, 103, and is provided in the main RAM 303. A process of storing in the pressing reference position storage area is performed. Then, when the process of step S111-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S111-3.

(Step S111-3)
In step S111-3, the main CPU 301 performs a sliding frame number acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is based on a sliding frame number determination table (not shown) provided in the main ROM 302, the winning area determined by the internal lottery process, the operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 and the like. To obtain the number of sliding frames. Here, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining the number of sliding frames within the range of “0” frames to “4” frames as the number of sliding frames. Then, when the process of step S111-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S111-4.

(Step S111-4)
In step S111-4, the main CPU 301 performs a reel stop process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of stopping the control reel based on the pressing reference position acquired by the process of step S111-2 and the number of sliding symbols acquired by the process of step S111-3. Then, when the process of step S111-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S111-5.

(Step S111-5)
In step S111-5, the main CPU 301 performs a stop order storage process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 detects the operation of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 by the stop switches 11 sw, 12 sw, 13 sw, and the reel stop order storage area provided in the main RAM 303 according to the order in which the reels 17 are stopped. The process to memorize is performed. When the process in step S111-5 is completed, the subroutine for the reel rotation process is ended, and the process proceeds to step S112 in the main loop process.

(Display judgment processing)
Next, based on FIG. 27, the display determination process performed by the process of step S114 of FIG. 21 is demonstrated. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a subroutine of display determination processing.

(Step S114-1)
In step S114-1, the main CPU 301 performs display determination error detection processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether the combination of symbols displayed on the active line is not abnormal based on the winning area determined by the internal lottery process and the combination of symbols displayed on the active line. Judgment is made. Then, when the process of step S114-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S114-2.

(Step S114-2)
In step S114-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not a display determination error has been detected. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not an abnormality has been detected by the display determination error detection process of step S114-1. If it is determined that a display determination error has been detected (step S114-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S114-3, and if it is determined that a display determination error has not been detected ( Step S114-2 = No), the process proceeds to step S114-5.

(Step S114-3)
In step S114-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a display determination error command. Specifically, in order for the main CPU 301 to transmit a display determination error command having information related to the display determination error to the sub control board 400, the display determination error command is stored in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303. Perform the setting process. Then, when the process of step S114-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S114-4.

(Step S114-4)
In step S114-4, the main CPU 301 performs a display determination error detection process. Specifically, since the main CPU 301 determines that a display determination error has been detected in the process of step S114-2 (step S114-2 = Yes), the main CPU 301 enters a winning area that has not been determined by the internal lottery process. Since the combination of symbols is displayed on the active line, a display determination error detection process is performed to make it impossible to recover from the error state. Then, when the process of step S114-4 ends, the main CPU 301 ends the process without returning to the main loop process of FIG.

(Step S114-5)
In step S114-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a replay is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a combination of symbols related to replay is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that the regame is displayed (step S114-5 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S114-6, and if it is determined that the regame is not displayed (step S114). −5 = No), the process proceeds to step S114-13.

(Step S114-6)
In step S114-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of turning on the re-game operating flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on the re-game in-operation flag in the re-game in-operation flag storage area of the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S114-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S114-7.

(Step S114-7)
In step S <b> 114-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether “Replay 02” is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the symbol combination related to “Replay 02” is displayed on the active line. When it is determined that “Replay 02” is displayed (step S114-7 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S114-8, and when it is determined that “Replay 02” is not displayed. (Step S114-7 = No), the process proceeds to Step S114-13.

(Step S114-8)
In step S114-8, the main CPU 301 performs a process of adding “1” to the value of the replay continuous counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 displays the value of the replay continuous counter provided in the main RAM 303 when the symbol combination related to “Replay 02” is displayed among the symbol combinations related to “Replay”. A process of adding “1” to is performed. Then, when the process of step S114-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S114-9.

(Step S114-9)
In step S114-9, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the replay continuous counter is “2” or more. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the replay continuous counter provided in the main RAM 303 is “2” or more. If it is determined that the value of the replay continuous counter is “2” or more (step S114-9 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S114-10, and the value of the replay continuous counter is “2”. If it is determined that it is not greater than or equal to “No” (step S114-9 = No), the process proceeds to step S114-16.

(Step S114-10)
In step S114-10, the main CPU 301 performs a spinning effect lottery process. Specifically, when the value of the replay continuous counter provided in the main RAM 303 is “2” or more, the main CPU 301 is based on the rotation effect determination table (see FIG. 14) provided in the main ROM 302. To perform a lottery effect lottery process. More specifically, when the value of the replay continuous counter is “2”, the rotation effect determination table (replay 2 continuous) is selected, and when the value of the replay continuous counter is “3”, When the trunk effect determination table (replay 3 continuation) is selected and the value of the replay continuous counter is “4”, the rotation effect determination table (replay 4 continuation) is selected and the selected table is used to A lottery is performed to determine whether or not to perform the trunk effect. Then, when the process of step S114-10 ends, the process proceeds to step S114-11.

(Step S114-11)
In step S <b> 114-11, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not it has been won. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not any of the spinning effect “01” to “12” is determined in the spinning effect lottery process of step S114-10. And when it determines with having won (step S114-11 = Yes), it transfers a process to step S114-12, and when it determines with having not been won (step S114-11 = No), The process proceeds to step S114-13.

(Step S114-12)
In step S114-12, the main CPU 301 performs a spinning effect setting process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of storing the rotation effect determined in the rotation effect lottery process of step S114-10 in the rotation effect information storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S114-12 ends, the process proceeds to step S114-16.

(Step S114-13)
In step S114-13, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “0” to the value of the replay continuous counter. Specifically, when it is determined that the replay is not displayed (step S114-5 = No), the main CPU 301 determines that “Replay 02” is not displayed (step S114-7 = No), or when it is determined that the spinning effect is not won (step S114-11 = No), the process of setting “0” to the value of the replay continuous counter provided in the main RAM 303 I do. Then, when the process of step S114-13 ends, the process proceeds to step S114-14.

  In this embodiment, if the combination of symbols related to “Replay 02” is not continuously displayed on the active line, the value of the replay continuous counter provided in the main RAM 303 becomes “0”. It is not limited to. For example, when a combination of symbols related to replay other than “Replay 02” is displayed on the active line, the value of the replay continuous counter provided in the main RAM 303 is not set to “0” but is maintained as it is. It is good as well.

  Further, in this embodiment, even if the combination of symbols related to “Replay 02” is continuously displayed on the effective line, if it is determined that the spinning effect is not won, it is provided in the main RAM 303. The value of the replay continuous counter that is set is “0”, but is not limited to this. For example, if it is determined that the spinning effect is not won, the value of the replay continuous counter provided in the main RAM 303 may not be set to “0” but may be maintained as it is.

(Step S114-14)
In step S114-14, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not a winning symbol is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that the winning symbol is displayed (step S114-14 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S114-15, and if it is determined that the winning symbol is not displayed (step S114). −14 = No), the process proceeds to step S114-16.

(Step S114-15)
In step S114-15, the main CPU 301 performs a payout number calculation process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of calculating the payout number based on a combination of symbols related to winnings displayed on the active line and a symbol combination table (see FIGS. 7 to 9). Then, when the process of step S114-15 ends, the process proceeds to step S114-16.

(Step S114-16)
In step S114-16, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a spinning effect is set. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not to execute the rotation effect in the rotation effect information storage area provided in the main RAM 303 in the rotation effect setting process in step S114-12. Perform the process. When it is determined that the spinning effect is set (step S114-16 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S114-17, and when it is determined that the spinning effect is not set. (Step S114-16 = No), the process proceeds to Step S114-20.

(Step S114-17)
In step S114-17, the main CPU 301 performs a spinning effect execution process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of executing the spinning effect stored in the spinning effect setting storage area of the main RAM 303 in the spinning effect setting process of step S114-12. Then, when the process of step S114-17 ends, the process proceeds to step S114-18.

(Step S114-18)
In step S <b> 114-18, the main CPU 301 performs a process for determining whether or not it is the end of the spinning effect. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the spinning effect stored in the spinning effect information storage area of the main RAM 303 is completed by the spinning effect setting process in step S114-12. If it is determined that it is the end of the spinning effect (step S114-18 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S114-19, and if it is not determined that it is not the end of the spinning effect. (Step S114-18 = No), the process proceeds to Step S114-17.

(Step S114-19)
In step S114-19, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a spinning effect end command. Specifically, in order for the main CPU 301 to transmit a turning effect end command having information that the turning effect has ended to the sub-control board 400, the turning effect end command is used for the effect in the main RAM 303. Performs processing to set in the transmission data storage area. Then, when the process of step S114-19 ends, the process proceeds to step S114-20.

  If it is determined that there is a setting for the spinning effect (step S114-16 = Yes), a process for setting a spinning effect start command having information to start the spinning effect may be performed. Good. Specifically, in order for the main CPU 301 to transmit a rotation effect start command having information indicating that the rotation effect is started to the sub-control board 400, the rotation effect start command is used for the effect of the main RAM 303. Performs processing to set in the transmission data storage area.

(Step S114-20)
In step S114-20, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a display determination command. Specifically, in order for the main CPU 301 to transmit a display determination command having information related to the combination of symbols displayed on the effective line to the sub-control board 400, the display determination command is used for effects in the main RAM 303. Performs processing to set in the transmission data storage area. When the process of step S114-20 ends, the display determination process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S115 of the main loop process.

  Note that the display determination command may be transmitted by including the information included in the rotation effect end command in the display determination command. As a result, the number of commands transmitted to the sub control board 400 can be reduced, so that the processing burden on the main control board 300 can be reduced.

(Game state transition process)
Next, based on FIG. 28, the game state transition process performed by the process of step S116 of FIG. 21 will be described. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the game state transition process.

(Step S116-1)
In step S116-1, 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 current gaming state is the RT1 gaming state based on the value of the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the game is in the RT1 gaming state (step S116-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S116-2. If it is determined that the game is not in the RT1 gaming state (step S116-1). = No), the process proceeds to step S116-3.

(Step S116-2)
In step S116-2, the main CPU 301 performs a gaming state transition process for RT1 gaming state, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the MB gaming state. Then, when the process of step S116-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S116-5.

(Step S116-3)
In step S116-3, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not it is in the MB gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the current gaming state is the MB gaming state based on the value of the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the game state is the MB game state (step S116-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S116-4. If it is determined that the game state is not the MB game state (step S116-3). = No), the process proceeds to step S116-5.

(Step S116-4)
In step S116-4, the main CPU 301 performs a gaming state transition process for MB gaming state, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the RT0 gaming state. Then, when the process of step S116-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S116-5.

(Step S116-5)
In step S116-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a push order bell is won. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not information related to “push order bell” is stored in the winning area storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When it is determined that the push order bell is won (step S116-5 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S116-6, and when it is determined that the push order bell is not won (step S116-5). S116-5 = No), the process proceeds to step S116-15.

(Step S116-6)
In step S116-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the freeze highly reliable preparation A flag is ON. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the freeze highly reliable preparation A flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is ON. If it is determined that the freeze highly reliable preparation A flag is ON (step S116-6 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S116-7, and it is determined that the freeze highly accurate preparation A flag is OFF. If it is determined (step S116-6 = No), the process proceeds to step S116-12.

(Step S116-7)
In step S116-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the values of the stop operation order memory and the reel stop order storage area are equal. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the stop operation order memory set by the process of step S108-12 matches the value of the reel stop order storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Do. If it is determined that the stop operation order memory and the reel stop order storage area have the same value (step S116-7 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S116-8, and the stop operation order memory and If it is determined that the values in the reel stop order storage area are not equal (step S116-7 = No), the process proceeds to step S116-11.

(Step S116-8)
In step S116-8, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting OFF to the freeze highly reliable preparation A flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of turning off the freeze / high probability preparation A flag in the freeze / high probability preparation A flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S116-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S116-9.

(Step S116-9)
In step S116-9, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the freeze highly reliable preparation B flag to ON. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on the freeze / high probability preparation B flag in the freeze / high probability preparation B flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S116-9 ends, the process proceeds to step S116-10.

(Step S116-10)
In step S116-10, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning off the stop button pressing order error flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning off the stop button push order error flag in the stop button push order error flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S116-10 ends, the process proceeds to step S116-15.

(Step S116-11)
In step S116-11, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on a stop button push order error flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on the stop button push order error flag in the stop button push order error flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S116-11 ends, the process proceeds to step S116-15.

(Step S116-12)
In step S116-12, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the freeze highly reliable preparation B flag is ON. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not the freeze / high probability preparation B flag in the freeze / high probability preparation B flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is ON. If it is determined that the freeze highly accurate preparation B flag is ON (step S116-12 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S116-13, and it is determined that the freeze highly accurate preparation B flag is not ON. If it is determined (step S116-12 = No), the process proceeds to step S116-15.

(Step S116-13)
In step S116-13, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the highly probable game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is provided in the main RAM 303 based on the push order game number table (see FIG. 15) provided in the main ROM 302 and the value of the stop operation order storage area provided in the main RAM 303. The process of setting the value of the high-accuracy game number counter of the high-accuracy game number counter is performed. Then, when the process of step S116-13 ends, the process proceeds to step S116-14.

(Step S116-14)
In step S116-14, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning off the freeze highly reliable preparation B flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning off the freeze / high probability preparation B flag in the freeze / high probability preparation B flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S116-14 ends, the process proceeds to step S116-15.

(Step S116-15)
In step S116-15, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a gaming state transition command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting in an effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S116-15 ends, the gaming state transition process ends.

(Game state transition process for RT1 game state)
Next, the gaming state transition process for RT1 gaming state performed by the process of step S116-2 in FIG. 28 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a subroutine of RT1 gaming state gaming state transition processing.

(Step S116-2-1)
In step S116-2-1, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not an MB is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a combination of symbols related to the MB is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that the MB is displayed (step S116-2-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S116-2-2. If it is determined that the MB is not displayed (step S116-2-1) S116-2-1 = No), the RT1 gaming state game state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S116-5 of the main loop process.

(Step S116-2-2)
In step S116-2-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the MB gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing information relating to the MB gaming state in a gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S116-2-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S116-2-3.

(Step S116-2-3)
In step S116-2-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “60” to the value of the payout number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “60” in the payout number counter of the payout number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S116-2-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S116-2-4.

(Step S116-2-4)
In step S116-2-4, the main CPU 301 performs processing for clearing the carry flag storage area. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for clearing a carry flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S116-2-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S116-2-5.

(Step S116-2-5)
In step S116-2-5, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting an MB start command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303 for the sub-control board 400. When the processing of step S116-2-5 is completed, the subroutine of RT1 gaming state gaming state transition processing is terminated, and the processing proceeds to step S116-5 of the main loop processing.

(Game state transition processing for MB gaming state)
Next, the gaming state transition process for RT1 gaming state performed by the process of step S116-4 of FIG. 28 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the gaming state transition process for MB gaming state.

(Step S116-4-1)
In step S116-4-1, the main CPU 301 performs a payout number counter subtraction process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting a value corresponding to the number of medals paid out by the process of step S116 from the value of the payout number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S116-4-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S116-4-2.

(Step S116-4-2)
In step S116-4-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the payout number counter is less than “0”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the payout number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is less than “0”. Then, when the process of step S116-4-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S116-4-3.

(Step S116-4-3)
In step S116-4-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the RT0 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing information relating to the RT0 gaming state in a gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S116-4-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S116-4-4.

(Step S116-4-4)
In step S116-4-4, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting an MB end command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting an MB end command indicating transition from the MB gaming state to the RT0 gaming state. Then, when the process of step S116-4-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S116-4-5.

(Step S116-4-5)
In step S116-4-5, the main CPU 301 performs initialization processing at the end of MB. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the payout number counter provided in the main RAM 303 to “0”. When the process of step S116-4-5 is completed, the subroutine of the MB game state game state transition process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S116-5 of the game state transition process.

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

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

(Step S202)
In step S202, the main CPU 301 performs input port read processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for receiving 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 values of the timer counter for measuring the minimum one game time and the freeze effect timer counter for measuring the time for executing the freeze effect. Then, when the process of step S203 ends, the process proceeds to step S204.

(Step S204)
In step S204, the main CPU 301 performs a reel drive control process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 drives the stepping motors 101, 102, and 103 via the reel control board 100, thereby performing acceleration, constant speed, deceleration control, and the like of the reel 17. Then, when the process of step S204 ends, the process proceeds to step S205.

(Step S205)
In step S205, the main CPU 301 performs external signal output processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of outputting a signal to the external concentration terminal board 38. Then, when the process of step S205 ends, the process proceeds to step S206.

(Step S206)
In step S206, the main CPU 301 performs LED display processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 controls the light emission of the start lamp 23, the BET lamp 24, the stored number display unit 25, the game state display lamp 26, the payout number display unit 27, the throw-in possible display lamp 28, and the re-game display lamp 29. I do. Then, when the process of step S206 ends, the process proceeds to step S207.

(Step S207)
In step S207, the main CPU 301 performs control command transmission processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for transmitting 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 S207 ends, the process proceeds to step S208.

(Step S208)
In step S208, 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 S208 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 402 performs an initialization process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing such as error checking of the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S301 ends, the process proceeds to step S302.

(Step S302)
In step S302, the sub CPU 402 performs main board communication processing, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the processing, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for analyzing a command transmitted from the main control board 300 and the like. Then, when the process of step S302 ends, the process proceeds to step S303.

(Step S303)
In step S303, the sub CPU 402 performs sound control processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of outputting sound from the speakers 34 and 35 via the amplifier control board 440 based on the effect content determined by the effect determination process described later. Then, when the process of step S303 ends, the process proceeds to step S304.

(Step S304)
In step S304, the sub CPU 402 performs lamp control processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402, based on the effect content determined by the effect determination process described later, via the effect control board 410, the side lamp 5, the effect lamp 22, the stop operation order display lamp 30, and the start The lever effect lamp 42 is controlled. Further, the sub CPU 402 controls the effect device 44 via the effect control board 410 and the drive board 43 based on the effect contents determined by the effect determination process described later. Then, when the process of step S304 ends, the process proceeds to step S305.

(Step S305)
In step S305, the sub CPU 402 performs image control processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 controls the liquid crystal display device 46 via the effect control board 410 and the general-purpose board 45 based on the effect contents determined by the effect determination process described later. Then, when the process of step S305 ends, the process proceeds to step S306.

(Step S306)
In step S306, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for starting various switch detection tasks. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for starting up various switch detection tasks in order to execute processing of various switch detection tasks (see FIG. 43). Then, when the process of step S306 ends, the process proceeds to step S302.

(Main board communication processing)
Next, the main board communication process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33 is a diagram showing a subroutine of main board communication processing.

(Step S302-1)
In step S302-1, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not a different command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining 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. If it is determined that a different command has been received (step S302-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-2. If it is determined that a different command has not been received (step S302). −1 = No), the main board communication process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S302-2)
In step S302-2, the sub CPU 402 performs a game information storage process. Specifically, since the command transmitted from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300 is a command different from the command transmitted last time, the sub CPU 402 is based on a command different from the command transmitted last time. Processing for creating game information and storing it in a predetermined storage area of the sub-RAM 405 is performed. Then, when the process of step S302-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3.

(Step S302-3)
In step S302-3, the sub CPU 402 performs a command analysis process that will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the sub CPU 402 executes a process based on the game information stored in the game information storage process in step S302-2. When the process of step S302-3 ends, the main board communication process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Command analysis processing)
Next, command analysis processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a diagram showing a subroutine of command analysis processing.

(Step S302-3-1)
In step S302-3-1, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not a setting change command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the command stored by the game information storage process of step S302-2 is a setting change command. If it is determined that the setting change command has been received (step S302-3-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-2, and it is determined that the setting change command has not been received. In this case (step S302-3-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-3.

(Step S302-3-2)
In step S302-3-2, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for receiving a setting change command. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining the content of the effect at the time of setting change based on the information included in the received setting change command. With this processing, the sub CPU 402 determines an effect to display the image data indicating that the setting is being changed on the liquid crystal display device 46, or an effect to display the image data indicating that the setting change has been completed. Control. When the process of step S302-3-2 ends, the command analysis process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-3)
In step S302-3-3, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not a reel rotation start acceptance command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the command stored by the game information storage process of step S302-2 is a reel rotation start acceptance command. If it is determined that the reel rotation start acceptance command has been received (step S302-3-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4, and the reel rotation start acceptance command has not been received. Is determined (step S302-3-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-5.

(Step S302-3-4)
In step S302-3-4, the sub CPU 402 performs a reel rotation start acceptance command reception process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining the contents of effects based on the information included in the received reel rotation start acceptance command. When the process of step S302-3-4 ends, the command analysis process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-5)
In step S302-3-5, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not a reel rotation start command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the command stored by the game information storage process of step S302-2 is a reel rotation start command. If it is determined that the reel rotation start command has been received (step S302-3-5 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6, and it is determined that the reel rotation start command has not been received. If it is determined (step S302-3-5 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-7.

(Step S302-3-6)
In step S302-3-6, the sub CPU 402 performs a reel rotation start command reception process. In the processing, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining the content of the effect at the start of reel rotation based on the information included in the received reel rotation start command. When the process of step S302-3-6 ends, the command analysis process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-7)
In step S302-3-7, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not a reel stop command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the command stored by the game information storage process of step S302-2 is a reel stop command. If it is determined that the reel stop command has been received (step S302-3-7 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-8, and it is determined that the reel stop command has not been received. In this case (step S302-3-7 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-9.

(Step S302-3-8)
In step S302-3-8, the sub CPU 402 performs a reel stop command reception process. In the process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining the content of the effect based on the information included in the received reel stop command. When the process of step S302-3-8 ends, the command analysis process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-9)
In step S302-3-9, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether an error command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the command stored by the game information storage process of step S302-2 is an error command. When it is determined that an error command has been received (step S302-3-9 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-10, and when it is determined that no error command has been received. (Step S302-3-9 = No), the process proceeds to Step S302-3-11.

  Here, the error command includes commands relating to various errors such as a display determination error command. For example, when the auxiliary storage unit full sensor 530s detects that more than a predetermined number of medals are stored in the auxiliary storage unit 530, an auxiliary storage unit error and a combination of symbols related to winning are displayed on the active line, Even when a hopper error occurs when there is no medal stored in the hopper 520 and the medal cannot be paid out, a selector error occurs when the medal sensor 16s cannot normally detect the passage of the medal, The main CPU 301 transmits each error command to the sub control board 400 via the I / F circuit 305.

(Step S302-3-10)
In step S302-3-10, the sub CPU 402 performs error command reception processing. In the process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining the production content based on the information included in the received error command. As a result of the processing, the sub CPU 402 determines the effect of displaying the image data indicating that the error has been detected on the liquid crystal display device 46 as the effect content, or the audio data output when the error is detected by the speakers 34,. The control which determines the production output from 35 is performed. When the process of step S302-3-10 ends, the command analysis process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-11)
In step S302-3-11, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not a display determination command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the command stored by the game information storage process of step S302-2 is a display determination command. If it is determined that the display determination command has been received (step S302-3-11 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12, and it is determined that the display determination command has not been received. In this case (step S302-3-11 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-13.

(Step S302-3-12)
In step S302-3-12, the sub CPU 402 performs a display determination command reception process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining the contents of the effect when winning or the like is established based on the information included in the received display determination command. When the process of step S302-3-12 ends, the command analysis process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-13)
In step S302-3-13, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not a rotation effect end command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the command stored by the game information storage process of step S302-2 is a turning effect end command. And when it determines with having received the rotation effect end command (step S302-3-13 = Yes), it transfers a process to step S302-3-14 and has not received the rotation effect end command. (Step S302-3-13 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-15.

(Step S302-3-14)
In step S302-3-14, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for receiving a spinning drum effect end command, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of drawing whether or not to shift to the AT state based on the spinning effect executed by the main control board 300. When the process of step S302-3-14 ends, the command analysis process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-15)
In step S302-3-15, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not a gaming state transition command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the command stored by the game information storage process of step S302-2 is a game state transition command. If it is determined that a gaming state transition command has been received (step S302-3-15 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-16, and it is determined that no gaming state transition command has been received. If it is determined (step S302-3-15 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-17.

(Step S302-3-16)
In step S302-3-16, the sub CPU 402 performs a game state transition command reception process. In the process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining an effect for notifying that the game state has been changed to the MB game state based on the game state change command received from the main control board 300. When the process of step S302-3-16 ends, the command analysis process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-17)
In step S302-3-17, the sub CPU 402 performs control to execute processing according to the received command. In this process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining the content of the effect based on the command stored by the game information storage process of step S302-2. When the process of step S302-3-17 ends, the command analysis process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Reel rotation start acceptance command reception processing)
Next, the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing at the time of receiving a reel rotation start acceptance command.

(Step S302-3-4-1)
In step S302-3-4-1, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number is “01”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the state number is “01” based on a value stored in a state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the state number is “01” (step S302-3-4-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-2, and the state number is “01”. If it is determined that it is not (step S302-3-4-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-3.

(Step S302-3-4-2)
In step S302-3-4-2, the sub CPU 402 performs normal state processing, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of lottery whether to shift to the AT state, a process of lottery of whether to acquire points, or the like. When step S302-3-4-2 ends, the subroutine for the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process on the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-4-3-3)
In step S <b> 302-3-3-3, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the state number is “02”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the state number is “02” based on the value stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the state number is “02” (step S302-3-4-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-4, and the state number is “02”. If it is determined that it is not (step S302-3-4-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-5.

(Step S302-3-4-4)
In step S <b> 302-3-4-4, the sub CPU 402 performs a freeze highly accurate preparation state process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 38. In this process, the sub CPU 402 operates the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 when the information related to the winning area stored by the game information storing process in step S302-2 has information indicating that the push order bell has been won. The process etc. which determine the production | presentation which alert | reports an order are performed. When the process of step S302-3-4-4 is completed, the subroutine for the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process on the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-4-5)
In step S302-3-4-5, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number is “03”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the state number is “03” based on the value stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the state number is “03” (step S302-3-4-5 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-6, and the state number is “03”. If it is determined that it is not (step S302-3-4-5 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-7.

(Step S302-3-4-6)
In step S302-3-4-6, the sub CPU 402 performs a freeze high-accuracy state process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of lottery whether to shift to the AT state, a process of lottery of whether to acquire points, or the like. When the process of step S302-3-4-6 ends, the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-4-7)
In step S302-3-4-7, the sub CPU 402 performs AT state processing which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the sub CPU 402 performs an AT game number addition lottery process for adding the number of games that can be played in the AT state based on the information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command. When the process of step S302-3-4-7 ends, the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Normal processing)
Next, the normal state process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a subroutine for normal state processing.

(Step S302-3-4-2-1)
In step S302-3-4-2-1, the sub CPU 402 performs a sub lottery process that will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the process, the sub CPU 402 performs a lottery on whether or not to shift to the AT state, a lottery on whether or not to acquire points, and the like. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-2-2-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-2-2.

(Step S302-3-4-2-2)
In step S302-3-4-2-2, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number is “04”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the state number is “04” based on the value stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the state number is “04” (step S302-3-4-2-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-2-5, and the state number Is determined not to be “04” (step S302-3-4-2-2 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-2-2-3.

(Step S302-3-4-2-2-3)
In step S302-3-4-2-2-3, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the freeze high probability state is won. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the freeze high probability state is won based on information included in the reel rotation start acceptance command. If it is determined that the freeze high probability state has been won (step S302-3-4-2-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-2-2-4, and the freeze high probability is determined. If it is determined that the state is not won (step S302-3-4-2-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-2-5.

(Step S302-3-4-2-2-4)
In step S302-3-4-2-2-4, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “02” as the state number. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to update the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 to “02”. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-2-2-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-2-5.

(Step S302-3-4-2-5)
In step S302-3-4-2-5, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect determination process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 stores information related to the winning area stored by the normal state effect determination table (see FIG. 17A) provided in the sub ROM 404 and the game information storage process of step S302-2. Based on the above, processing for determining the contents of the effect is performed. When the process of step S302-3-4-2-5 is completed, the normal state processing subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Battery game)
Here, in the effect determination process in step S302-3-4-2-5, if it is determined in the process in step S302-3-4-2-5 that the freeze high-accuracy state has been won (step S302). -3-4-2-2-3 = Yes), “effect A6” of “effect No. 007” is determined from the effect determination table for normal state (see FIG. 17A). Here, “effect A6” of “effect No. 007” first executes a notification that prompts the player to repeatedly hit the effect button 18. Then, as defined in the push order game number table (see FIG. 15), a value corresponding to the degree of participation in the consecutive hit game is stored in the consecutive hit game result memory provided in the sub RAM 405. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 sets a value of “No. 1” in the continuous hitting game result memory in the case of “cancelled the continuous hitting game halfway” in the continuous hitting game, and “the effect image related to the continuous hitting game” Is displayed until the end, and the effect button has not been pressed. ”, The value of“ No. 2 ”is set in the consecutive hit game result memory, and“ the effect image related to the consecutive hit game is displayed to the end, a predetermined number of times. If the effect button is pressed, the value of “No. 3” is set in the consecutive hit game result memory, and “the image related to the consecutive hit game is displayed to the end and the effect button is pressed a predetermined number of times or more. In the case of “.”, The value of “No. 4” is set in the continuous hitting game result memory.

(Sub lottery process)
Next, the sub lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a sub lottery processing subroutine.

  The sub lottery process includes the process in step S302-3-4-2-1 in the normal state process (see FIG. 36) and the step S302-3-4-4- in the freeze highly accurate preparation state process (see FIG. 38). This is a subroutine executed in the process of step S302-3--4-6-1 of the process No. 1 and the freeze high-accuracy state process (see FIG. 39).

(Step S302-3-4-2-1-1-1)
In step S302-3-4-2-1-1-1, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the penalty flag is ON. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the penalty flag in the penalty flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 is ON. If it is determined that the penalty flag is ON (step S302-3-4-2-1-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-2-1-1. If it is determined that the penalty flag is OFF (step S302-3-4-2-1-1-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-2-1-1-2.

(Step S302-3-4-2-1-1-2)
In step S302-3-4-2-1-1-2, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not it is a freeze win. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not it is a freeze win based on information included in the reel rotation start acceptance command. If it is determined that the freeze has been won (step S302-3-4-2-1-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-2-1-1 to freeze. If it is determined that it is not a winning time (step S302-3-4-2-1-2 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-2-1-1.

(Step S302-3-4-2-1-1)
In step S302-3-4-2-1-1-3, the sub CPU 402 performs an AT / point lottery process at the time of freezing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs AT lottery processing and point lottery processing based on a freeze winning table in the AT / point lottery table (see FIG. 18). Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-2-1-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-22-1-5.

(Step S302-3-4-2-1-1-4)
In step S302-3-4-2-1-4, the sub CPU 402 performs an AT / point lottery process when the freeze is not won. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs an AT lottery process and a point lottery process based on a table in the AT / point lottery table (see FIG. 18) when the freeze is not won. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-2-1-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-22-1-5.

(Step S302-3-4-2-1-5)
In step S302-3-4-2-1-5, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the AT is won. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs the AT / point lottery process at the time of freeze winning in step S302-3-4-2-1-3 or the freeze non-winning in step S302-3-4-2-1-4. In the AT / point lottery process at that time, a process of determining whether or not the AT is won is performed. If it is determined that the AT has been won (step S302-3-4-2-1-5 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-22-1-6. If it is determined that the winning is not made (step S302-3-4-22-1-5 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-22-1-8.

(Step S302-3-4-2-1-6)
In step S302-3-4-2-1-6, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “04” as the state number. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to update the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 to “04”. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-22-1-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-22-1-7.

(Step S302-3-4-2-1-7)
In step S302-3-4-2-1-7, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “50” in the AT game number counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “50” to the value of the AT game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-2-1-7 ends, the sub lottery process subroutine ends.

(Step S302-3-4-2-1-8)
In step S <b> 302-3-2-2-1-8, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not a point lottery has been won. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs the AT / point lottery process at the time of freeze winning at step S302-3-4-2-1-3, or at step S302-3-4-2-1-4 at the time of non-winning of the freeze. In the AT / point lottery process, a process for determining whether or not the point lottery is won is performed. And when it determines with having won the point lottery (step S302-3-4-22-1-8 = Yes), it transfers a process to step S302-3-4-22-1-9, and a point lottery is carried out. If it is determined that the winning is not made (step S302-3-4-2-1-8 = No), the sub lottery processing subroutine is terminated.

(Step S302-3-4-2-1-9)
In step S302-3-4-2-1-9, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of adding “1” to the value of the point counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of adding “1” to the value of the point counter provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-22-1-9 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-22-1-10.

(Step S302-3-4-2-1-10)
In step S <b> 302-3-2-1-1-10, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the value of the point counter is “5”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the point counter provided in the sub RAM 405 is “5”. If it is determined that the value of the point counter is “5” (step S302-3-4-2-1-10 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-2-1-11. If it is determined that the value of the point counter is not “5” (step S302-3-4-2-1-10 = No), the sub lottery processing subroutine is terminated.

(Step S302-3-4-2-1-11)
In step S302-3-4-2-1-11, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “04” as the state number. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to update the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 to “04”. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-22-1-11 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-22-1-12.

(Step S302-3-4-2-1-12)
In step S <b> 302-3-4-2-1-12, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for setting “50” in the AT game number counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “50” to the value of the AT game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-2-1-11 ends, the sub lottery process subroutine ends.

(Freeze high-precision ready state processing)
Next, based on FIG. 38, the freeze highly accurate preparation state process will be described. FIG. 38 is a diagram showing a subroutine for the freeze highly accurate preparation state process.

(Step S302-3-4-4-1)
In step S302-3-4-4-1, the sub CPU 402 performs a sub lottery process (see FIG. 37). In the process, the sub CPU 402 performs a lottery on whether or not to shift to the AT state, a lottery on whether or not to acquire points, and the like. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-4-1 is completed, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-4-2.

(Step S302-3-4-4-2)
In step S <b> 302-3-4-2-2, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the state number is “04”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the state number is “04” based on the value stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. When it is determined that the state number is “04” (step S302-3-4-4-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-4-8, and the state number Is determined not to be “04” (step S302-3-4-4-2 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-4-3.

(Step S302-3-4-4-3)
In step S <b> 302-3-4-4-3, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not a push order bell is won. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command is “push order bell”. If it is determined that the push order bell has been won (step S302-3-4-4-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-4-4. When it is determined that it has not been won (step S302-3-4-4-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-4-8.

(Step S302-3-4-4-4)
In step S <b> 302-3-4-4-4, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the freeze highly reliable preparation A flag is ON. Specifically, processing is performed to determine whether or not the freeze high-accuracy preparation A flag in the sub-control board freeze high-accuracy preparation A flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 is ON. If it is determined that the freeze highly accurate preparation A flag is ON (step S302-3-4-4-4 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-4-5. If it is determined that the freeze highly accurate preparation A flag is not ON (step S302-3-4-4-4 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-4-6.

(Step S302-3-4-4-5)
In step S302-3-4-4-5, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for setting a stop operation order memory. Specifically, a process of setting the stop operation order memory stored by the game information storage process of step S302-2 is performed. Here, the data related to the set stop operation order memory is used to determine the effect in the effect determination process in step S302-3-4-4-8 described later. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-4-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-4-8.

(Step S302-3-4-4-6)
In step S302-3-4-4-6, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the freeze highly reliable preparation B flag is ON. Specifically, processing is performed to determine whether or not the freeze highly accurate preparation B flag in the sub control board freeze highly accurate preparation B flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 is ON. If it is determined that the freeze highly accurate preparation B flag is ON (step S302-3-4-4-6 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-4-7. If it is determined that the freeze highly accurate preparation B flag is not ON (step S302-3-4-4-6 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-4-8.

(Step S302-3-4-4-7)
In step S302-3-4-4-7, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for setting a stop operation order. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting a stop operation order based on the value of the continuous hitting game result memory provided in the sub RAM 405. Here, the data related to the set stop operation order is used to determine the effect in the effect determination process in step S302-3-4-4-8 described later. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-4-7 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-4-8.

(Step S302-3-4-4-8)
In step S302-3-4-4-8, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect determination process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 is the winning area stored by the freeze highly probable preparation state effect determination table (see FIG. 17B) provided in the sub ROM 404 and the game information storage process of step S302-2. Based on the information related to the above, processing for determining the production content is performed. When the process of step S302-3-4-4-8 is completed, the subroutine for the freeze highly accurate preparation state process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Freeze high accuracy processing)
Next, based on FIG. 39, the freeze high-accuracy state process will be described. FIG. 39 is a diagram showing a subroutine for the freeze high-accuracy state process.

(Step S302-3--4-6-1)
In step S302-3--4-6-1, the sub CPU 402 performs a sub lottery process (see FIG. 37). In the process, the sub CPU 402 performs a lottery on whether or not to shift to the AT state, a lottery on whether or not to acquire points, and the like. Then, when the process of step S302-3--4-6-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3--4-6-2.

(Step S302-3-4-6-2)
In step S302-3--4-6-2, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the high-accuracy game number counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the sub control board high-accuracy game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3--4-6-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-6-3.

(Step S302-3-4-6-3)
In step S <b> 302-3-4-6-3, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the highly probable game number counter has become “0”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 subtracts “1” from the value of the highly probable game number counter by the process of step S302-3--4-6-2, and as a result, the value of the highly probable game number counter becomes “0”. Processing to determine whether or not If it is determined that the value of the highly probable game number counter is “0” (step S302-3-4-6-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-6-4. If it is determined that the value of the highly probable game number counter is not “0” (step S302-3-4-6-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-6-6. Transition.

(Step S302-3-4-6-4)
In step S302-3-4-6-4, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “01” as the state number. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to update the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 to “01”. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-6-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-6-5.

(Step S302-3-4-6-5)
In step S302-3-4-6-5, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for turning off the penalty flag. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for turning off the penalty flag in the penalty flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-6-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-6-6.

(Step S302-3-4-6-6)
In step S302-3-4-6-6, the sub CPU 402 performs effect determination processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 stores the freeze high-accuracy state effect determination table (see FIG. 17C) provided in the sub ROM 404 and the winning area stored by the game information storage process in step S302-2. Based on the information, a process for determining the production contents is performed. When the process of step S302-3-4-6-6 ends, the subroutine for the freeze high-accuracy state process ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Process for AT state)
Next, the AT state process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 40 is a diagram showing a subroutine of AT state processing.

(Step S302-3--4-7-1)
In step S302-3--4-7-1, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the AT game number counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the AT game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3--4-7-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3--4-7-2.

(Step S302-3-4-7-2)
In step S302-3-4-7-2, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the value of the AT game number counter has become “0”. Specifically, as a result of subtracting “1” from the value of the AT game number counter by the process of step S302-3--4-7-1, the sub CPU 402 has set the value of the AT game number counter to “0”. Processing to determine whether or not. If it is determined that the value of the AT game number counter is “0” (step S302-3-4-7-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-7-3. If it is determined that the value of the AT game number counter is not “0” (step S302-3-4-7-2 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-7-4. .

(Step S302-3-4-7-3)
In step S302-3-4-7-3, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “01” as the state number. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to update the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 to “01”. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-7-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-7-7.

(Step S302-3-4-7-4)
In step S302-3-4-7-4, the sub CPU 402 performs a lottery process by adding the number of AT games. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs an extra lottery for the number of games that can be played in the AT state based on the additional game number determination table (see FIG. 19) and information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command. Do. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-7-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-7-5.

(Step S302-3-4-7-5)
In step S <b> 302-3-4-7-5, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the lottery is won by adding the number of AT games. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not an AT game number addition lottery is won as a result of the lottery process by the AT game number addition lottery process in step S302-3-4-7-5. Here, as a result of performing the lottery process for adding the number of AT games, the sub CPU 402 does not determine “0” game as the number of added games, that is, determines the number of games of “10” or more as the number of added games. In such a case, it is determined that the lottery is won by adding the number of AT games. If it is determined that the number of AT games is added and the lottery is determined (step S302-3-4-7-5 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-7-6, and the AT game If it is determined that the lottery is not won by adding a number (step S302-3-4-7-5 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-7-7.

(Step S302-3-4-7-6)
In step S302-3-4-7-6, the sub CPU 402 performs an AT game number addition process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 sets the value of the AT added game number won by the AT game number added lottery process in step S302-3-4-7-4 to the value of the AT game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405. Perform the addition process. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-7-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-7-7.

(Step S302-3-4-7-7)
In step S302-3-4-7-7, the sub CPU 402 performs effect determination processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 stores information related to the winning area stored in the AT information effect determination table (see FIG. 17D) provided in the sub ROM 404 and the game information storage process in step S302-2. Based on the above, processing for determining the contents of the effect is performed. When the process of step S302-3-4-7-7 ends, the subroutine for the AT state process ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Process when receiving display judgment command)
Next, the display determination command reception process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 41 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing at the time of display determination command reception.

(Step S302-3-12-1)
In step S302-3-12-1, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number is “02”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the state number “02” is stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the state number is “02” (step S302-3-12-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-2, and the state number is “02”. If it is determined that it is not (step S302-3-12-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-13.

(Step S302-3-12-2)
In step S302-3-12-2, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not a push order bell is won. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines whether or not the information included when the reel rotation start acceptance command is received is information related to the “push order bell” in the game in which the process is executed. Perform the process. If it is determined that the push order bell is won (step S302-3-12-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-3, and the push order bell is not won. (Step S302-3-12-2 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-13.

(Step S302-3-12-3)
In step S302-3-12-3, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the freeze highly reliable preparation A flag is ON. Specifically, processing is performed to determine whether or not the freeze high-accuracy preparation A flag in the sub-control board freeze high-accuracy preparation A flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 is ON. If it is determined that the freeze highly reliable preparation A flag is ON (step S302-3-12-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-4, and the freeze highly accurate preparation is performed. If it is determined that the A flag is not ON (step S302-3-12-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-7.

(Step S302-3-12-4)
In step S302-3-12-4, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the values of the stop operation order memory and the reel stop order storage area are equal. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines whether or not the information related to the stop operation order memory included in the display determination command is equal to the stop order of the reels 17 stored by the game information storage process in step S302-2. Process. If it is determined that the stop operation order memory and the reel stop order storage area have the same value (step S302-3-12-4 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-5. If it is determined that the values of the stop operation order memory and the reel stop order storage area are not equal (step S302-3-12-4 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-13. .

(Step S302-3-12-5)
In step S302-3-12-5, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for turning off the freeze highly reliable preparation A flag. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for turning off the freeze / high accuracy preparation A flag in the sub control board freeze / high accuracy preparation A flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-12-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-6.

(Step S302-3-12-6)
In step S302-3-12-6, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for turning on the freeze highly reliable preparation B flag. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for turning on the freeze highly accurate preparation B flag in the sub control board freeze highly accurate preparation B flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-12-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-13.

(Step S302-3-12-7)
In step S302-3-12-7, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the freeze highly reliable preparation B flag is ON. Specifically, processing is performed to determine whether or not the freeze highly accurate preparation B flag in the sub control board freeze highly accurate preparation B flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 is ON. If it is determined that the freeze highly reliable preparation B flag is ON (step S302-3-12-7 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-8, and freeze highly accurate preparation is performed. If it is determined that the B flag is not ON (step S302-3-12-7 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-13.

(Step S302-3-12-8)
In step S302-3-12-8, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the notified stop operation order is equal to the value of the reel stop order storage area. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines one of “stop operation order 1” to “stop operation order 6” from the push order game number table (see FIG. 15), and notifies based on the result of the continuous hit game. The stop operation sequence of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 performed is performed and the stop operation sequence of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 operated by the player is determined to be equal. If it is determined that the notified stop operation order is equal to the value of the reel stop order storage area (step S302-3-12-8 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-10. If it is determined that the notified stop operation order is not equal to the value of the reel stop order storage area (step S302-3-12-8 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-9. Transition.

(Step S302-3-12-9)
In step S302-3-12-9, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for turning a penalty flag ON. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for turning on the penalty flag in the penalty flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-12-9 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-10.

(Step S302-3-12-10)
In step S302-3-12-10, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for setting the value of the highly probable game number counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 is based on the push order game number table (see FIG. 15) provided in the sub ROM 404 and the stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 determined by the reel stop command. Then, the process of setting the value of the highly probable game number counter is performed. Then, when the process of step S302-3-12-10 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-11.

(Step S302-3-12-11)
In step S302-3-12-11, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for setting OFF to the freeze highly reliable preparation B flag. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of turning off the freeze high-accuracy preparation B flag of both machines, which is stored in the sub-RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-12-11 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-12.

(Step S302-3-12-12)
In step S302-3-12-12, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “03” as the state number. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to update the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 to “03”. Then, when the process of step S302-3-12-12 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-13.

(Step S302-3-12-13)
In step S302-3-12-13, the sub CPU 402 performs effect determination processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines the content of the 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, 13, the stop operation order, and the like. I do. Then, when the process of step S302-3-12-13 is completed, the subroutine of the display determination command reception process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Processing at the time of reception of the rotation effect end command)
Next, based on FIG. 42, the process at the time of receiving the rotation effect end command will be described. FIG. 42 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the process at the time of receiving the rotation effect end command.

(Step S302-3-14-1)
In step S302-3-14-1, the sub CPU 402 determines the rotation effect No. A process for determining whether or not is one of “01” to “12” is performed. Specifically, the information included in the rotation effect end command includes the rotation effect No. A process for determining whether or not is one of “01” to “12” is performed. And the spinning effect No. Is determined to be any one of “01” to “12” (step S302-3-14-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-14-2, and Body production No. Is determined not to be any of “01” to “12” (step S302-3-14-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-14-11.

(Step S302-3-14-2)
In step S302-3-14-2, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of adding “1” to the value of the rotation effect success counter. Specifically, a process of adding “1” to the value of the rotation effect success counter provided in the sub RAM 405 is performed. Then, when the process of step S302-3-14-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-14-3.

(Step S302-3-14-3)
In step S <b> 302-3-14-3, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the value of the rotation effect success counter is “1” or “2”. Specifically, a process of determining whether or not the value of the rotation effect success counter provided in the sub RAM 405 is “1” or “2” is performed. If it is determined that the value of the rotation effect success counter is “1” or “2” (step S302-3-14-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-14-4. If it is determined that the value of the rotation effect success counter is not “1” or “2” (step S302-3-14-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-14-8. To migrate.

(Step S302-3-14-4)
In step S302-3-14-4, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for executing AT lottery processing. Specifically, when the value of the rotation effect success counter provided in the sub RAM 405 is “1”, the sub CPU 402 stores the first rotation effect success AT lottery table (not shown). Based on this, a process of drawing whether or not to shift to the AT state is performed. Further, when the value of the rotation effect success counter provided in the sub RAM 405 is “2”, the sub CPU 402, based on a second rotation effect success AT lottery table (not shown), A process of drawing whether or not to shift to the AT state is performed. Then, when the process of step S302-3-14-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-14-5.

  Here, the first lottery effect successful AT lottery table (not shown) and the second rotor effect successful AT lottery table (not shown) each have a lottery value related to winning. . In addition, the lottery value related to the winning stipulated in the second lottery effect success AT lottery table is compared with the lottery value related to the winning stipulated in the first spinning effect successful AT lottery table. Large values are specified.

(Step S302-3-14-5)
In step S <b> 302-3-14-5, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not it has been won. Specifically, a process of determining whether or not to shift to the AT state in the AT lottery process of step S302-3-14-5 is determined. And when it determines with having won (step S302-3-14-5 = Yes), it transfers a process to step S302-3-14-6, and when it determines with having not been won ( The process proceeds to step S302-3-14-5 = No) and step S302-3-14-11.

(Step S302-3-14-6)
In step S302-3-14-6, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “04” as the state number. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to update the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 to “04”. Then, when the process of step S302-3-14-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-14-7.

(Step S302-3-14-7)
In step S302-3-14-7, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “50” in the AT game number counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “50” to the value of the AT game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-14-7 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-14-11.

(Step S302-3-14-8)
In step S <b> 302-3-14-8, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the rotation effect success counter is “3”. Specifically, a process of determining whether or not the value of the rotation effect success counter provided in the sub RAM 405 is “3” is performed. If it is determined that the value of the rotation effect success counter is “3” (step S302-3-14-8 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-14-9. If it is determined that the value of the trunk effect success counter is not “3” (step S302-3-14-8 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-14-11.

(Step S302-3-14-9)
In step S302-3-14-9, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “04” as the state number. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to update the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 to “04”. Then, when the process of step S302-3-14-9 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-14-10.

(Step S302-3-14-10)
In step S302-3-14-10, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “50” in the AT game number counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “50” to the value of the AT game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-14-10 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-14-11.

(Step S302-3-14-11)
In step S302-3-14-11, the sub CPU 402 performs effect determination processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 produces an effect based on the effect determined at the time of receiving the reel rotation start acceptance command, the stop operation position of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13, the stop operation order, the spinning effect, and the like. Process to determine the contents. Here, in the processing, when it is determined that the effect device 44 is movable, the sub CPU 402 performs control to move the effect device 44. When the process of step S302-3-14-11 ends, the display determination command reception processing subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Processing when various switches are detected)
Next, various switch detection tasks will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S306-1)
In step S306-1, the sub CPU 402 performs an initialization process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for initializing a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S306-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S306-2.

(Step S306-2)
In step S <b> 306-2, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not a non-game is being played. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the game is in a non-game other than the period from when the medal insertion command or the automatic medal insertion command is received until the display command is received. If it is determined that the game is not being played (step S306-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S306-3. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is not waiting (step S306-2 = No), the process according to step S306-10 is repeated until the game is not being played.

(Step S306-3)
In step S306-3, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not an operation of the effect button has been detected. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the effect button detection switch 18sw has detected an operation of the effect button 18 by the player. When it is determined that the operation of the effect button has been detected (step S306-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S306-4, and when it is determined that the operation of the effect button has not been detected. (Step S306-3 = No), the process proceeds to Step S306-2.

(Step S306-4)
In step S306-4, the sub CPU 402 performs menu screen display processing. In this process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting a command for displaying a menu image 600 to be described later in an effect control board transmission data storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S306-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S306-5.

(Step S306-5)
In step S306-5, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not an operation of the cross key is detected. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the cross key detection switch 19sw has detected an operation of the cross key 19 by the player. If it is determined that the operation of the cross key is detected (step S306-5 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S306-6, and if it is determined that the operation of the cross key is not detected. (Step S306-5 = No), the process proceeds to Step S306-7.

(Step S306-6)
In step S306-6, the sub CPU 402 performs cursor movement processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 provides a command in the sub RAM 405 for moving and displaying a cursor displayed on a menu image 600 described later based on the key corresponding to the direction in which the operation is detected among the cross keys 19. The processing to set the production control board transmission data storage area is performed. Then, when the process of step S306-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S306-7.

(Step S306-7)
In step S306-7, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not an operation of the effect button has been detected. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the effect button detection switch 18sw has detected an operation of the effect button 18 by the player. When it is determined that the operation of the effect button has been detected (step S306-7 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S306-8, and when it is determined that the operation of the effect button has not been detected. (Step S306-7 = No), the process according to Step S306-7 is repeated until the operation of the effect button 18 is detected.

(Step S306-8)
In step S306-8, the sub CPU 402 performs selection menu determination processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines a menu to be selected based on the current cursor position among menus displayed in a menu image 600 described later, and stores information related to the determined menu in the sub RAM 405. The process of storing in the selection menu information storage area provided in is performed. In addition, based on the current cursor position, processing for setting a command for displaying that the menu to be selected has been determined is set in the effect control board transmission data storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S306-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S306-9.

(Step S306-9)
In step S306-9, the sub CPU 402 performs selection menu execution processing, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this processing, the sub CPU 402 performs processing corresponding to the information stored in the selection menu information storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 in the selection menu determination processing in step S306-8. Then, when the process of step S306-9 ends, the process proceeds to step S306-2.

  In the present embodiment, when it is determined that the operation of the effect button is not detected in the process of step S306-7 (step S306-7 = No), the sub CPU 402 operates the effect button 18. The process according to step S306-7 is repeatedly performed until it is detected, but is not limited thereto. For example, based on the reception of the medal insertion command, control for turning on the menu display prohibition flag may be performed to prohibit the menu display. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent a situation in which a menu image 600 (described later) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 despite the game being started.

(Step S306-10)
In step S306-10, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the continuous hitting game is being performed. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether “effect A6” of “effect No. 007” has been determined by the effect determination process. If it is determined that the continuous hit game is in progress (step S306-10 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S306-11. If it is determined that the continuous hit game is not in progress (step S306-10). = No), the process proceeds to step S306-2.

(Step S306-11)
In step S <b> 306-11, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not an operation of an effect button has been detected. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the effect button detection switch 18sw has detected an operation of the effect button 18 by the player. When it is determined that the operation of the effect button has been detected (step S306-11 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S306-12, and when it is determined that the operation of the effect button has not been detected. (Step S306-11 = No), the process according to Step S306-11 is repeated.

(Step S306-12)
In step S306-12, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of adding “1” to the value of the counter hit counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of adding “1” to the value of the continuous hit counter provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S306-12 ends, the process proceeds to step S306-13.

(Step S306-13)
In step S <b> 306-13, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the continuous hitting game has ended. Specifically, when the sub CPU 402 cancels the continuous hit game, which is the end condition of the continuous hit game, (b) in the continuous hit game, the effect button detection switch 18sw causes the player to operate the effect button 18 a predetermined number of times. A process of determining whether or not any of the conditions in the case of detection is satisfied is performed. If it is determined that the continuous hitting game has ended (step S306-13 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S306-14, and if it is determined that the continuous hitting game has not ended (step S306). −13 = No), and the process proceeds to step S306-11.

(Step S306-14)
In step S <b> 306-14, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting a continuous hit game result memory. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting a continuous hit game result memory provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S306-14 ends, the process proceeds to step S306-2.

(Selection menu execution process)
Next, the selection menu execution process performed by the process of step S306-9 of FIG. 43 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 44 is a diagram showing a subroutine of selection menu execution processing.

(Step S306-9-1)
In step S306-9-1, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not a history recording game has been selected. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not a history recording game has been selected based on information stored in a selection menu information storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the history recording game has been selected (step S306-9-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S306-9-2, and it is determined that the history recording game has not been selected. In that case (step S306-9-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S306-9-3.

  The “history recording game” refers to a game in which the game machine 1 is made to input the player's unique information and the game machine 1 stores the game history information.

(Step S306-9-2)
In step S306-9-2, the sub CPU 402 performs a history recording game selection process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 uses a process of inputting the player's unique information to the gaming machine 1 and the information related to the game history based on the player's unique information input to the gaming machine 1 as a two-dimensional code. The process etc. which are output in are performed. When the process of step S306-9-2 ends, the selection menu execution process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S306-2 for various switch detection tasks.

(Step S306-9-3)
In step S306-9-3, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the value of the point counter is “1” or more. Specifically, when the sub CPU 402 determines that the value of the point counter is “1” or more (step S306-9-3 = Yes), the sub CPU 402 shifts the process to step S306-9-4, When it is determined that the value of the point counter is not “1” or more (step S306-9-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S306-9-12.

(Step S306-9-4)
In step S306-9-4, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not point use has been selected. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not point use has been selected based on information stored in a selection menu information storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that point use has been selected (step S306-9-4 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S306-9-5, and if it is determined that point use has not been selected. (Step S306-9-4 = No), the process proceeds to Step S306-9-12.

(Step S306-9-5)
In step S306-9-5, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the point counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the point counter provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S306-9-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S306-9-6.

(Step S306-9-6)
In step S306-9-6, the sub CPU 402 performs an AT lottery process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a lottery process to determine whether or not to shift to the AT state based on an AT lottery table for point use (not shown). Then, when the process of step S306-9-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S306-9-7.

  Here, in this embodiment, when the value of the point counter provided in the sub RAM 405 is “5”, the AT is won. However, the AT lottery is performed using the value of the point counter by “1”. You can also receive it. As a result, when the player intends to end the game, even if the value of the point counter is less than “5”, an AT lottery can be received using the value of the point counter.

  In this embodiment, the AT lottery table for use of points is stored until the value of the point counter reaches “5” rather than receiving the AT lottery by using the value of the point counter by “1”. A lottery value is defined to be advantageous. For example, in the AT lottery table for use of points, “5500” is defined as the lottery value related to winning, and the probability of determining to shift to the AT state is “5500/65536”.

  Note that the lottery value relating to the winning defined in the AT lottery table for use of points can be set as appropriate. For example, the lottery value may be defined so that it is more disadvantageous to accumulate until the point counter value becomes “5” than to receive the AT lottery by using the point counter value “1” at a time. However, the lottery value is specified so that the advantageous degree does not differ between when the point counter value is used by “1” and the AT lottery is received and when the point counter value is accumulated to “5”. May be.

(Step S306-9-7)
In step S306-9-7, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not it has been won. Specifically, in the AT lottery process in step S306-9-6, a process for determining whether or not to shift to the AT state is determined. If it is determined that the winning is made (step S306-9-7 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S306-9-8, and if it is determined that the winning is not made (step S306-9). −7 = No), the process proceeds to step S306-9-11.

(Step S306-9-8)
In step S306-9-8, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “04” as the state number. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to update the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 to “04”. Then, when the process of step S306-9-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S306-9-9.

(Step S306-9-9)
In step S306-9-9, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “50” in the AT game number counter. Specifically, a process of setting the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 to “50” is performed. Then, when the process of step S306-9-9 ends, the process proceeds to step S306-9-10.

(Step S306-9-10)
In step S306-9-10, the sub CPU 402 performs an AT winning notification process. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 46 performs a process of displaying a character image of “around” for notifying the transition to the AT state. When the process of step S306-9-10 ends, the selection menu execution process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S306-2 of the various switch detection tasks.

(Step S306-9-11)
In step S306-9-11, the sub CPU 402 performs AT non-winning notification processing. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 46 performs a process of displaying “out of place” for notifying that the AT is not won. When the process of step S306-9-11 ends, the selection menu execution process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S306-2 of the various switch detection tasks.

(Step S306-9-12)
In step S306-9-12, the sub CPU 402 executes processing according to the selected menu. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 executes processing corresponding to the selected menu based on information stored in a selection menu information storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. When the process of step S306-9-12 ends, the selection menu execution process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S306-2 of the various switch detection tasks.

(Variation of point use selection)
Here, in this embodiment, in the case of point use selection in the selection menu execution process (step S306-9-4 in FIG. 44), a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the point counter (step S306 in FIG. 44). -9-5) and AT lottery processing is executed (step S306-9-5). Instead, the AT lottery process is executed in the case of the normal state process, the freeze highly accurate preparation state process, and the freeze highly accurate state process, while in the case of the AT state process, the AT game is executed. You may comprise so that a lottery process may be performed in addition.

  Alternatively, a point counter value to be used may be selected, and AT lottery may be performed based on the selected point counter value. In this case, it is desirable that the larger the value of the point counter used, the higher the expected value that will shift to the AT state.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 402 performs control to shift to the AT state when the value of the point counter becomes “5”, but stores the value of the point counter by “5” or more. It is good also as a structure which can be. Thereby, the player can select whether to shift to the AT state, whether to receive the lottery “5” times or more, or to store until the value of the point counter becomes “5”.

  In this case, it is desirable to perform control to shift to the AT state when the number of games played by the player reaches a predetermined number. As a result, for example, when the “999” game is played, when the “999” game is played, the value of the point counter is “5”. Even in such a case, since the value of the point counter does not become “0”, the player can be rescued.

(Animation displayed on the liquid crystal display device under normal conditions)
Next, an animation displayed on the liquid crystal display device in the normal state will be described with reference to FIG.

  In a normal state, a point counter display area 614 is provided in a part of the display area of the liquid crystal display device 46. Here, the point counter display area 614 is provided to notify the value of the point counter provided in the sub RAM 405, and the value of the point counter provided in the sub RAM 405 is displayed in the point counter display area 614. By being displayed, the player can recognize the value of the point counter provided in the sub RAM 405.

(Animation when using points)
Next, an animation displayed on the liquid crystal display device when point use is selected will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 46, the menu image 600 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 will be described based on the operation of the effect button 18.

(Menu image 600)
The menu image 600 is an image for displaying a plurality of menus for the player. Here, the sub CPU 402 performs control to display the menu image 600 in order to cause the player to select a predetermined menu from a plurality of menus based on the operation of the effect button 18. Furthermore, when displaying the menu image 600, the sub CPU 402 displays an image for informing the player of the character being selected.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the “plurality of menus” displayed by the menu image 600 are the history recording game image 601, the character selection image 602, the point use image 603, the volume adjustment image 604, and the first pachislot lecture image 605. , Payout table image 606, return image 607.

  Further, in the present embodiment, “an image for allowing a player to select a predetermined menu from a plurality of menus” refers to the determination image 609 and the selection image 610.

  In the present embodiment, the “image for notifying the player of the selected character” refers to the selected character image 608.

  In the present embodiment, when the menu image 600 is displayed, a plurality of images displayed by the selected menu are provided. For example, the Yes image 611 and the No image 612 correspond to this.

(History recording game image 601)
The history recording game image 601 is a part of a plurality of menus displayed on the menu image 600. Here, the sub CPU 402 performs processing related to the history recording game based on the fact that the operation of the effect button 18 is detected by the effect button detection switch 18sw in the state where the cursor position is the history record game image 601. Accordingly, the “history record game” is a menu that is selected when the player plays a history record game in a state where the menu image 600 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46. It is an image displayed for the player to select a history recording game from the menu.

(Character selection image 602)
The character selection image 602 is a part of a plurality of menus displayed on the menu image 600. Here, the sub CPU 402 performs processing related to character selection based on the detection of the operation of the effect button 18 by the effect button detection switch 18sw in a state where the cursor position is the character selection image 602. Therefore, the “character selection” is a menu that is selected when the player selects a character in a state where the menu image 600 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46. The character selection image 602 is a character selection image 602. Is an image displayed for selecting character selection from the menu.

(Point use image 603)
The point use image 603 is a part of a plurality of menus displayed on the menu image 600 as shown in FIG. Here, the sub CPU 402 performs processing related to point use based on the operation of the effect button 18 detected by the effect button detection switch 18sw in a state where the cursor position is the point use image 603. Therefore, “use point” is a menu that is selected when the player uses the point in a state where the menu image 600 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46, and the point use image 603 is displayed by the player. It is an image displayed in order to select point use from the menu.

(Volume adjustment image 604)
The volume adjustment image 604 is a part of a plurality of menus displayed on the menu image 600. Here, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of adjusting the volume based on the operation of the effect button 18 detected by the effect button detection switch 18sw in a state where the cursor position is the volume adjustment image 604. Accordingly, the “volume adjustment” is a menu selected when the player adjusts the volume in a state where the menu image 600 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46, and the volume adjustment image 604 is the player's adjustment. Is an image displayed for selecting volume adjustment from the menu.

(First pachislot lecture image 605)
The first pachislot lecture image 605 is a part of a plurality of menus displayed on the menu image 600. Here, the sub CPU 402 notifies the gaming method of the gaming machine 1 based on the detection of the operation of the effect button 18 by the effect button detection switch 18sw in the state where the cursor position is the first pachislot lecture image 605. Process. Accordingly, the “first pachislot course” is a menu that is selected when the player wants to receive an explanation of the game method in a state where the menu image 600 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46. An image 605 is an image displayed for the player to select the first pachislot course from the menu.

(Payout table image 606)
The payout table image 606 is a part of a plurality of menus displayed on the menu image 600. Here, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for displaying the payout table based on the operation of the effect button 18 detected by the effect button detection switch 18sw in a state where the cursor position is the payout table image 606. Accordingly, the “payout table” is a menu selected when the player confirms the payout table in a state where the menu image 600 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46, and the payout table image 606 is displayed in the game. It is an image displayed for the user to select a payout table from the menu.

(Back image 607)
The return image 607 is a part of a plurality of menus displayed on the menu image 600. Here, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of ending the display of the menu image 600 when the operation of the effect button 18 is detected by the effect button detection switch 18sw in the state where the cursor position is the returning image 607. Therefore, “return” is a menu selected when the player wants to end the display of the menu image 600 in a state where the menu image 600 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46, and the return image 607 is It is an image displayed for the player to select “Return” from the menu.

(Selected character image 608)
The selected character image 608 is an image for displaying the character selected by “character selection”. Here, the currently selected character is notified to the player by displaying the character image 608 being selected. In the present embodiment, an effect corresponding to the selected character is provided in the effect determination table (see FIG. 17) provided in the sub ROM 404. For this reason, at the time of production execution, the appearance probability of the selected character is increased.

(Decision image 609)
The determination image 609 is an image for notifying whether or not a menu corresponding to the current cursor position can be selected. In addition, the determined image 609 displays an image of the effect button 18 in order to notify the player that the menu or the like corresponding to the current cursor position is determined by operating the effect button 18.

(Selected image 610)
The selection image 610 is an image for prompting a moving operation of the current cursor position. Further, the selection image 610 displays an image of the cross key 19 in order to notify that the cursor is moved by operating the cross key 19. Here, in this embodiment, the current cursor position is displayed in different colors depending on whether it can be moved in the vertical direction or in the case where it can be moved in the horizontal direction. For example, in the state in which the menu image 600 of FIG. 46A is displayed, to indicate that the cursor position can be moved up and down, the up and down keys and the left and right keys of the image of the cross key 19 are displayed. The keys are displayed in different colors. On the other hand, in the screen of FIG. 46B, in order to indicate that the cursor position can be moved in the left-right direction, the left and right keys and the upper and lower keys are displayed in different colors in the image of the cross key 19. doing.

(Yes image 611)
The Yes image 611 is an image displayed when a predetermined menu is selected in a state where the menu image 600 is displayed. Here, in the present embodiment, the Yes image 611 is an image displayed when, for example, reset is selected from the menu displayed on the menu image 600. Then, in a state where the cursor position is the Yes image 611, when the operation of the effect button 18 is detected by the effect button detection switch 18sw, it is determined that the process related to the displayed menu is executed.

(No image 612)
The No image 612 is an image displayed when a predetermined menu is selected while the menu image 600 is displayed. Here, in the present embodiment, the No image 612 is an image that is displayed, for example, when reset is selected from the menu displayed in the menu image 600. If the operation of the effect button 18 is detected by the effect button detection switch 18sw in the state where the cursor position is the No image 612, the confirmation of the displayed menu is cancelled.

  First, as shown in FIG. 46A, when the operation of the effect button 18 is detected in a state where the cursor position is the point use image 603, the sub CPU 402 confirms whether or not the point is used. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 (see FIG. 46B). Then, when the operation of the effect button 18 is detected in the state where the cursor position is the Yes image 611, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to shift to the AT state using points, as shown in FIG. The result of the lottery will be notified.

(Animation displayed on the liquid crystal display when point use is selected)
Next, an animation displayed on the liquid crystal display device when point use is selected will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 47 shows an animation displayed when the point counter value provided in the sub RAM 405 is “1” or more and the use of points is selected in the selection menu execution process (see FIG. 44). is there.

  FIG. 47A shows a display mode of the point counter display area 614 when the value of the point counter provided in the sub RAM 405 is “4”. If the point use is selected, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the point counter provided in the sub RAM 405 (step S306-9-5). At this time, since the value of the point counter becomes “3”, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for displaying in the point counter display area 614 that the value of the point counter has become “3”. Then, the sub CPU 402 performs a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the AT state (step S306-9-6), and performs control to display the lottery result on the liquid crystal display device 46 (step S306-9-10). .

  47 (b) and 47 (c) show an animation when point use is selected when the value of the point counter is “1”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the point counter provided in the sub RAM 405 (step S306-9-5). At this time, since the value of the point counter becomes “0”, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for displaying that the value of the point counter becomes “0” in the point counter display area 614. Then, the sub CPU 402 performs a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the AT state (step S306-9-6), and performs control to display the lottery result on the liquid crystal display device 46 (step S306-9-10). . Specifically, as shown in FIG. 47 (c), the sub CPU 402 performs control to display a character image “hit” on the liquid crystal display device in order to notify that the state is shifted to the AT state. Thereby, the player can recognize that the lottery for whether or not to shift to the AT state performed when the point use is selected is won.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 47, in order to notify the transition to the AT state, an effect in which the teammate character and the enemy character battle each other is executed. The teammate character can be changed by operating the effect button 18 when the cursor position is the character selection image 602 while the menu image 600 is displayed.

(Rotation effect performed when replay is established for two consecutive times)
Next, based on FIG. 48, a spinning effect that is performed when replay is established for two consecutive times will be described.

  FIG. 48A shows that in the previous game, the symbol combination “Replay 02” related to “Roulette Replay” in the winning area “21” is displayed on the active line, and in this game, the winning area “21” is also displayed. The reel 17 when the symbol combination “Replay 02” related to “Roulette Replay” is displayed on the active line is shown (step S114-7 = YES).

  In this case, the main CPU 301 adds “1” to the value of the replay continuous counter provided in the main RAM 303 (step S114-8), and the spinning effect determination table (when replay 2 is continuous) (FIG. 14A). Based on the reference), a spinning effect lottery process is performed (step S114-10). The main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the determined spinning effect when any of the “rotating effect No. 001” to “rotational effect No. 006” is determined (step S114-12). ).

  Then, the main CPU 301 performs the set spinning effect (step S114-17). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 48 (b), the main CPU 301 starts the right reel 17c from the state where the symbol combination related to “Replay 02” is displayed on the active line as shown in FIG. 48 (a). The symbol related to “Replay” is rotated until it becomes the symbol related to “Red 7”, and the temporary stop is performed at the symbol related to “Red 7”.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 48C, the main CPU 301 starts the “replay” of the right reel 17c from the state where the combination of symbols related to “Replay 02” is displayed on the active line as shown in FIG. ”Is rotated until the symbol related to“ Red 7 ”becomes the symbol related to“ Red 7 ”, and the symbol combination related to“ Replay 02 ”is again on the active line. Control to return to the state displayed in.

(Rotation effect performed when 3 replays are established)
Next, based on FIG. 49, the spinning effect performed when the replay is established for three consecutive times will be described.

  FIG. 49 (a) shows that the symbol combination “Replay 02” related to “Roulette Replay” in the winning area “21” is displayed on the active line in the next game in which the spinning effect shown in FIG. 48 is executed. In this case, the reel 17 is shown (step S114-7 = YES).

  In this case, the main CPU 301 adds “1” to the value of the replay continuous counter provided in the main RAM 303 (step S114-8), and the rotation effect determination table (when replay 3 is continuous) (FIG. 14B). Based on the reference), a spinning effect lottery process is performed (step S114-10). The main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the determined spinning effect when any of the “rotating effect No. 001” to “rotational effect No. 006” is determined (step S114-12). ).

  Then, the main CPU 301 performs the set spinning effect (step S114-17). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 49 (b), the main CPU 301 starts the middle reel 17b from the state where the symbol combination related to “Replay 02” is displayed on the active line as shown in FIG. 49 (a). , And the symbol related to “replay” of the right reel 17c is rotated until it becomes the symbol related to “red 7”, and the temporary stop is performed at the symbol related to “red 7”.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 49 (c), the main CPU 301 starts from the state where the combination of symbols related to “Replay 02” is displayed on the active line as shown in FIG. The symbol related to “Replay” on the reel 17c is rotated until the symbol related to “Red 7” becomes the symbol related to “Red 7”, and temporarily stopped at the symbol related to “Red 7”. Control to return the combination to the state displayed on the active line.

(Rotation effect performed when 4 replays are established)
Next, based on FIG. 50, the spinning effect performed when four replays are established will be described.

  FIG. 50 (a) shows that the symbol combination “Replay 02” related to “Roulette Replay” in the winning area “21” is displayed on the active line in the next game in which the spinning effect shown in FIG. 49 is executed. In this case, the reel 17 is shown (step S114-7 = YES).

  In this case, the main CPU 301 adds “1” to the value of the replay continuous counter provided in the main RAM 303 (step S114-8), and the spinning effect determination table (when replay 4 is continuous) (FIG. 14C). Based on the reference), a spinning effect lottery process is performed (step S114-10). The main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the determined spinning effect when any of the “rotating effect No. 001” to “rotational effect No. 006” is determined (step S114-12). ).

  Then, the main CPU 301 performs the set spinning effect (step S114-17). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 50 (b), the main CPU 301 starts from the state where the symbol combination related to “Replay 02” is displayed on the active line as shown in FIG. 50 (a). The control related to “Replay” of No. 17 is rotated until it becomes the symbol related to “Red 7”, and is temporarily stopped at the symbol related to “Red 7”.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 50 (c), the main CPU 301 starts from the state in which the symbol combination related to “Replay 02” is displayed on the active line as shown in FIG. 50 (b). Rotate the symbol related to “Replay” until it becomes the symbol related to “Red 7”, and temporarily stop at the symbol related to “Red 7”, then the combination of symbols related to “Replay 02” is the effective line again. Control to return to the state displayed above.

(Moving aspect of the production device)
Next, based on FIG. 51, the movable aspect of the production | presentation apparatus 44 is demonstrated.

  FIG. 51A shows a state before the rendering device 44 is moved, and a plurality of symbols arranged on the reel 17 displayed on the display window 21 are displayed. In FIG. 51A, symbols related to “red 7” are displayed together in the middle line.

  FIG. 51B shows a state after the rendering device 44 has moved, and the symbols related to “Red 7” are displayed together on the middle line. In addition, when the effect device 44 is moved, the symbols displayed on the upper line are covered with the effect device 44. At this time, since the symbols displayed on the active line are not covered, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing the combination of symbols displayed on the active line.

  Note that the timing at which the sub CPU 402 moves the rendering device 44 from the first position to the second position and then to the first position can be set as appropriate. For example, (a) when a predetermined time has elapsed after moving from the first position to the second position, (b) when a reel rotation start acceptance command is received, (c) a predetermined pattern on the active line It is possible to apply a case where a combination of is displayed.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the rendering device 44 covers the symbols displayed on the upper line, but is not limited thereto, and covers the symbols displayed on other lines. Also good. For example, the design may be covered in a manner as shown in FIG.

(Second aspect of the movable aspect of the rendering device)
Next, based on FIG. 52, the 2nd aspect of the movable aspect of the production | presentation apparatus 44 is demonstrated.

  As shown in FIG. 52 (a), a plurality of effect devices 44 are provided and displayed on the upper line and the lower line from the first position that does not cover the upper line that is an ineffective line and the symbols displayed on the lower line. It is good also as moving to the 2nd position which coat | covers the symbol currently made. In this case, the positions of the plurality of presentation devices 44 can be set as appropriate. For example, one effect device 44 is provided above the symbol displayed on the upper line, and the other effect device 44 is provided below the symbol displayed on the lower line. Based on the fact that the movable condition is satisfied, it is possible to perform control for operating one effect device 44 downward and control for moving the other effect device 44 upward.

  Further, a plurality of effect devices 44 are provided above the symbols displayed on the upper line, and the sub CPU 402 selects one effect device 44 based on the fact that the condition for moving the effect devices 44 is satisfied. By moving downward, control is performed to move to the position covering the symbol displayed on the upper line, and by moving the other effect device 44 downward, the symbol displayed on the lower line is covered. It is good also as controlling to move to the position to perform.

  Also, a plurality of effect devices 44 are provided below the symbols displayed on the lower line, and the sub CPU 402 selects one effect device 44 based on the fact that the conditions for moving the effect devices 44 are satisfied. By moving upwards, control is performed to move to the position covering the symbols displayed on the upper line, and by moving the other effect device 44 upwards, the symbols displayed on the lower line are covered. It is good also as controlling to move to the position to perform.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the production | presentation apparatus 44 is provided in the inside of the cabinet 2, it is not limited to this. For example, it may be provided in front of the front door 3. In this case, it is desirable to cover the movable range of the effect device 44 and attach a translucent cover member so that the player or the like cannot touch the effect device 44. Thereby, the failure by a player etc. touching the production | presentation apparatus 44 can be prevented.

  Note that, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 402 performs “rotation effect No. 001” to “rotation effect No. 012” based on the rotation effect determination table (when replay 4 is continuous) (see FIG. 14C). ”Is controlled to move the effect device 44 when it is determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and conditions for moving the effect device 44 can be set as appropriate. For example, (a) when it is decided to shift to the freeze highly probable state, (b) when it is decided to shift to the freeze highly probable state, (c) it is decided to shift to the AT state (D) When the transition is made to the freeze high-accuracy ready state, (e) When the transition is made to the freeze-high-confidence state, (f) When the transition is made to the AT state, (g) Points can be obtained by the point lottery process. When determined, (h) When the value of the point counter reaches a predetermined value, (i) When the number of games that can be played in the AT state is added, (j) As the number of games that can be played in the AT state When the number of games equal to or greater than the predetermined number of games is added, (k) when the number of games equal to or greater than the predetermined number of games is determined as the number of games that can be played in the AT state.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 52 (b), a larger effect device 44 is provided as compared with the effect device 44 in the present embodiment, and from the first position where the symbols displayed on the upper line and the middle line are not covered, It is good also as moving to the 2nd position which coat | covers the symbol currently displayed on the upper stage line and the middle stage line. In this case, the position of the rendering device 44 can be set as appropriate. For example, the rendering device 44 may be provided above the symbol displayed on the upper line, or may be provided below the symbol displayed on the lower line.

  Further, the effect device 44 may be provided in front of the front door 3. In this case, it is desirable to cover the movable range of the effect device 44 and attach a translucent cover member so that the player or the like cannot touch the effect device 44. Thereby, the failure by a player etc. touching the production | presentation apparatus 44 can be prevented.

(Third aspect of the movable aspect of the rendering device)
Next, based on FIG. 53, the 3rd aspect of the movable aspect of an effect production apparatus is demonstrated.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 51, the sub CPU 402 performs control to move the effect device 44 after all the reels 17 stop rotating, but is not limited thereto. For example, it is possible to perform control to move the effect device 44 at the timing when the rotation of all the reels 17 is started or when the rotation speed of all the reels 17 becomes a constant speed.

  FIG. 53A is a diagram showing a state in which the rotation of the reel 17 has started. The sub CPU 402 receives the reel rotation start acceptance command from the main control board 300, as shown in FIG. 53B. Control for moving the stage device 44 may be performed. Here, the sub CPU 402 performs control to move the effect device 44 to the second position that covers the upper line that is an ineffective line.

  FIG. 53A is a diagram showing a state in which the rotation speed of the reel 17 is constant, and the sub CPU 402 performs control to move the effect device 44 as shown in FIG. 53B. It is good. Here, the sub CPU 402 performs control to move the effect device 44 to the second position that covers the upper line that is an ineffective line.

  Here, when performing control to move the effect device 44 at the timing of receiving the reel rotation start acceptance command, control to move the effect device 44 may be performed when a predetermined winning area is determined. Thereby, the player can recognize that the predetermined winning area is determined when the effect device 44 is moved.

(Fourth aspect of the movable aspect of the rendering device)
Next, based on FIG. 54, the 4th aspect of the movable aspect of the production | presentation apparatus 44 is demonstrated.

  As shown in FIG. 54A, when the “middle cherry” of the winning area “16” is determined by the internal lottery process, and the symbol combination related to “middle cherry” is displayed on the active line, the sub CPU 402 Performs control to move the rendering device 44 to the second position, as shown in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 executes the spinning effect based on the fact that all the reels 17 are stopped. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the reeling effect may be executed based on the fact that all the reels 17 are stopped and the start switch 10sw detects the operation of the start lever 10.

  For this reason, in the following, based on FIG. 55 to FIG. 59, all reels 17 are stopped, and the second embodiment executes the spinning effect based on the fact that the start switch 10 sw detects the operation of the start lever 10. explain. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted about the process similar to the process mentioned above.

(Second embodiment of reel rotation start preparation process in main control board)
Next, a second embodiment of the reel rotation start preparation process in the main control board will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S109-8)
In step S109-8, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a spinning effect is set. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not to execute the rotation effect in the rotation effect information storage area provided in the main RAM 303 in the rotation effect setting process in step S114-12. Perform the process. If it is determined that the rotation effect is set (step S109-8 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S109-9, and if it is determined that the rotation effect is not set. (Step S109-8 = No), the process proceeds to Step S109-6.

(Step S109-9)
In step S109-9, the main CPU 301 performs a spinning effect execution process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of executing the spinning effect stored in the spinning effect setting storage area of the main RAM 303 in the spinning effect setting process of step S114-12. Then, when the process of step S109-9 ends, the process proceeds to step S109-10.

(Step S109-10)
In step S <b> 109-10, the main CPU 301 performs a process for determining whether or not it is the end of the spinning effect. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the spinning effect stored in the spinning effect information storage area of the main RAM 303 is completed by the spinning effect setting process in step S114-12. When it is determined that it is the end of the spinning effect (step S109-10 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S109-11, and when it is not determined that it is not the end of the spinning effect. (Step S109-10 = No), the process proceeds to Step S109-9.

(Step S109-11)
In step S <b> 109-11, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a spinning effect end command. Specifically, in order for the main CPU 301 to transmit a turning effect end command having information that the turning effect has ended to the sub-control board 400, the turning effect end command is used for the effect in the main RAM 303. Performs processing to set in the transmission data storage area. Then, when the process of step S109-11 ends, the process proceeds to step S109-6.

(Second embodiment of symbol code setting process in main control board)
Next, a second embodiment of the symbol code setting process in the main control board will be described based on FIG.

  In the second embodiment, since the spinning effect is executed by the reel rotation start preparation process, the processes of steps S114-15 to S114-19 are not performed in the display determination process. Therefore, the spinning effect is not executed in the display determination process.

(Second embodiment of the spinning effect performed when replay is established in two consecutive times)
Next, based on FIG. 57, a second embodiment of the spinning effect performed when the replay is established for two consecutive times will be described.

  FIG. 57A shows that in the previous game, the symbol combination “Replay 02” related to “Roulette Replay” in the winning area “21” is displayed on the active line, and in this game, the winning area “21” is also displayed. The reel 17 when the symbol combination “Replay 02” related to “Roulette Replay” is displayed on the active line is shown (step S114-7 = YES).

  In this case, the main CPU 301 adds “1” to the value of the replay continuous counter provided in the main RAM 303 (step S114-8), and the spinning effect determination table (when replay 2 is continuous) (FIG. 14A). Based on the reference), a spinning effect lottery process is performed (step S114-10). The main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the determined spinning effect when any of the “rotating effect No. 001” to “rotational effect No. 006” is determined (step S114-12). ).

  Then, the main CPU 301 performs a set turning effect based on the detection of the operation of the start lever 10 by the start switch 10sw (step S109-9). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 57 (b), the main CPU 301 starts the right reel 17c from the state where the symbol combination related to “Replay 02” is displayed on the active line as shown in FIG. 57 (a). The symbol related to “Replay” is rotated until it becomes the symbol related to “Red 7”, and the temporary stop is performed at the symbol related to “Red 7”.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 57 (c), the main CPU 301 starts the “replay” of the right reel 17c from the state where the symbol combination related to “Replay 02” is displayed on the active line as shown in FIG. 57 (b). ”Is rotated until it becomes a symbol related to“ Red 7 ”, and after temporary control is stopped at the symbol related to“ Red 7 ”, control to start the rotation of the reel 17 is performed.

(Second embodiment of the spinning effect performed when the replay is established for three consecutive times)
Next, based on FIG. 58, a second embodiment of the spinning effect performed when the replay is established in three consecutive times will be described.

  FIG. 58 (a) shows that the symbol combination “Replay 02” relating to “Roulette Replay” in the winning area “21” is displayed on the active line in the next game in which the spinning effect shown in FIG. 56 is executed. In this case, the reel 17 is shown (step S114-7 = YES).

  In this case, the main CPU 301 adds “1” to the value of the replay continuous counter provided in the main RAM 303 (step S114-8), and the rotation effect determination table (when replay 3 is continuous) (FIG. 14B). Based on the reference), a spinning effect lottery process is performed (step S114-10). The main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the determined spinning effect when any of the “rotating effect No. 001” to “rotational effect No. 006” is determined (step S114-12). ).

  Then, the main CPU 301 performs the set spinning effect (step S109-9). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 58 (b), the main CPU 301 starts the middle reel 17b from the state where the symbol combination related to “Replay 02” is displayed on the active line as shown in FIG. 58 (a). , And the symbol related to “replay” of the right reel 17c is rotated until it becomes the symbol related to “red 7”, and the temporary stop is performed at the symbol related to “red 7”.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 58 (c), the main CPU 301 starts from the state where the symbol combination related to “Replay 02” is displayed on the active line as shown in FIG. The control for starting the rotation of the reel 17 is performed after the design related to “replay” of the reel 17c is rotated until the design related to “red 7” is rotated and temporarily stopped at the design related to “red 7”. Do.

(Second embodiment of the spinning effect performed when the replay is established in four consecutive times)
Next, based on FIG. 59, a second embodiment of the spinning effect performed when the replay is established for four consecutive times will be described.

  FIG. 59 (a) shows that the symbol combination “Replay 02” related to “Roulette Replay” in the winning area “21” is displayed on the active line in the next game in which the spinning effect shown in FIG. 58 is executed. In this case, the reel 17 is shown (step S114-7 = YES).

  In this case, the main CPU 301 adds “1” to the value of the replay continuous counter provided in the main RAM 303 (step S114-8), and the spinning effect determination table (when replay 4 is continuous) (FIG. 14C). Based on the reference), a spinning effect lottery process is performed (step S114-10). The main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the determined spinning effect when any of the “rotating effect No. 001” to “rotational effect No. 006” is determined (step S114-12). ).

  Then, the main CPU 301 performs the set spinning effect (step S109-9). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 59 (b), the main CPU 301 starts from the state where the symbol combination related to “Replay 02” is displayed on the active line as shown in FIG. 59 (a). The control related to “Replay” of No. 17 is rotated until it becomes the symbol related to “Red 7”, and is temporarily stopped at the symbol related to “Red 7”.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 59 (c), the main CPU 301 changes the “replay 02” symbol combinations of all the reels 17 from the state where the combination of symbols is displayed on the active line as shown in FIG. 59 (b). The control related to the rotation of the reel 17 is performed after the symbol related to “Replay” is rotated until it becomes the symbol related to “Red 7” and temporarily stopped at the symbol related to “Red 7”.

  In the second embodiment, all the reels 17 are stopped, and the turning effect is executed based on the fact that the start switch 10sw detects the operation of the start lever 10, but all the reels 17 are stopped. Then, the spinning effect may be executed based on the fact that the BET switches 7sw and 8sw detect the operation of the BET buttons 7 and 8.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the sub CPU 402 is provided in the sub RAM 405 when it is determined to acquire points (step S302-3-4-2-1-8 = Yes in FIG. 37). The value of the current point counter is incremented by “1”. Then, the sub CPU 402 performs a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the AT state based on the point use being selected in the state where the menu image 600 is displayed. As a result, when the value of the point counter provided in the sub RAM 405 is less than “5”, even if the player runs out of funds for continuing the game, the player feels regrettable. This can be suppressed.

  In the present embodiment, when the rendering device 44 is moved from the first position to the second position, the effect device 44 covers the symbols displayed on the ineffective line, but the present invention is not limited to this. There is nothing. For example, it is good also as covering the symbol currently displayed on an effective line. In this case, if the sub CPU 402 performs control to move the effect device 44 at the timing when the rotation of the reel 17 is stopped or when the operation of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 is not accepted, the effect device 44 does not hinder the player.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 402 has “4” consecutive symbol combinations related to “Replay 02”, and any one of “Rotation effect No. 1” to “Rotation effect No. 6”. When executed, control to shift to the AT state is performed. For this reason, after any one of “Rotation effect No. 1” to “Rotation effect No. 6” is executed, a combination of symbols related to “Replay 02” is continuously displayed on the effective line. Even if it does, no privilege is given to the player. On the other hand, after any one of “Rotation effect No. 1” to “Rotation effect No. 6” is executed, the combination of symbols related to “Replay 02” is continuously on the effective line. When displayed, it is good also as giving a privilege with respect to a player.

  Here, after any one of “Rotation effect No. 1” to “Rotation effect No. 6” is executed, a combination of symbols related to “Replay 02” is continuously displayed on the effective line. As an example of a privilege given to a player, (a) adding the number of games that can be played in the AT state, (b) whether to add the number of games that can be played in the AT state Performing lottery, (c) shifting to an added state where the number of games that can be played in the AT state is added over a plurality of games, (d) adding the number of games that can be played in the AT state over a plurality of games For example, a lottery of whether or not to shift to the added state is performed, and (e) an effect suggesting a set value is executed. And when it is determined to give a privilege to a player, sub CPU402 is good also as performing control which moves the production | presentation apparatus 44. FIG.

  In the present embodiment, the start lever 10 and the start switch 10sw constitute start operation detection means of the present application.

  In the present embodiment, the main control board 300 that executes the internal lottery process constitutes the winning combination determining means of the present application.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the sub control board 400 which performs the process of step S302-3-4-2-1-8 of a sub lottery process (FIG. 37) comprises the point provision means of this application.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub control board 400 that executes the process of step S302-3-4-2-1-8 for adding the value of the point counter provided in the sub RAM 405 of the sub lottery process (FIG. 37). Constitutes the storage means of the present application.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 46 that displays the value of the point counter constitutes notification means of the present application.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the sub control board 400 which performs the process of step S302-3-4-22-1-10 of the sub lottery process (see FIG. 37) constitutes the specific state control means of the present application.

  In the present embodiment, the effect button detection switch 18sw and the cross key detection switch 19sw constitute the operation detection means of the present application.

  In this embodiment, the AT lottery process in S308-9-4 of the selection menu execution process (see FIG. 44) constitutes the specific state transition lottery means of the present application.

  In this embodiment, the AT winning notification process in step S308-9-6 in the selection menu execution process (see FIG. 44) and the sound control process in step S303 and the step S304 in the main process (see FIG. 32) in the sub control board. Sub-control board 400 for executing the lamp control process of step S305 and the image control process of step S305, speakers 34 and 35, side lamp 5, effect lamp 22, stop operation order display lamp 30, start lever effect lamp 42, liquid crystal display device 46 constitutes the lottery result notifying means of the present application.

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

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 sensor 17a left reel 17b middle reel 17c right reel 17d reel unit 18 Button 18sw Production button detection switch 19 Cross key 19sw Cross key detection switch 20 Panel 21 Display windows 22a to 22j Production lamp 23 Start lamp 24a -24c BET lamp 25 Stored number display device 26a-26b Game status display lamp 27 Discharged number display device 28 Receivable display lamp 29 Replay display lamp 30a-30c Stop operation sequence display lamp 31 Lumbar panel 32 Sauce 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 External concentration terminal board 39s Selector sensor 40s Reset key sensor 41s Door open sensor 42 Start lever effect lamp 43 Drive board 44 Effect device 45 General-purpose board 46 Liquid crystal display device 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 30 1 Main CPU
302 Main ROM
303 Main RAM
304 Random number generator 305 I / F circuit 400 Sub control board 401 I / F circuit 402 Sub CPU
403 Random number generator 404 Sub ROM
405 Sub RAM
406 RTC device 410 Production control board 420 Image control unit 421 VDP
422 Liquid crystal control CPU
423 LCD control ROM
424 Liquid crystal control RAM
425 frame counter 426 CGROM
427 VRAM
428 Sound source IC
429 Sound source ROM
430 Lamp Control Unit 431 Lamp Control CPU
432 Lamp control ROM
433 Lamp control RAM
440 Amplifier control board 441 Lower speaker amplifier 442 Upper speaker amplifier 500 Power board 510 Power supply 511 Power button 511sw Power switch 520 Hopper 521 Discharge slit 522 Hopper guide member 523 Guide member 524 Discharge guide member 530 Auxiliary reservoir 530s Auxiliary reservoir Full sensor 600 Menu image 601 History recording game image 602 Character selection image 603 Point use 604 Volume adjustment image 605 First pachislot lecture image 606 Payout table image 607 Return image 608 Selected character image 609 Determination image 610 Selection image 611 Yes image 612 No image 613 Return to top menu image 614 Point counter display area

Claims (1)

Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation by the player;
Based on the fact that the start operation by the player is detected by the start operation detecting means, a winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination;
Point granting means for granting points based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means;
Storage means for accumulating and storing the points given by the point giving means;
Informing means for informing the points stored in the storage means;
Control that shifts from a normal state relatively unfavorable to the player to a specific state advantageous to the player compared to the normal state based on the point stored in the storage means being a predetermined value Specific state control means for performing,
Operation detecting means for detecting a predetermined operation by the player;
In the normal state, when the point stored in the storage unit is less than the predetermined value based on the detection of the predetermined operation by the operation detection unit, the point is used, Specific state transition lottery means for lottering whether to shift from the normal state to the specific state;
Lottery result notifying means for notifying the lottery result by the specific state transition lottery means after the predetermined operation and before the start operation;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

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