JP2015186508A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving the interest in a continuous performance.SOLUTION: In the case where an execution condition for a second continuous performance newly holds during the execution of a first continuous performance, a display area 710, in which the first continuous performance is displayed, is divided into a display area 721 and a display area 722. While the first continuous performance being executed in one of the divided display area 721 is being continuously displayed, a new second continuous performance is displayed in the other display area 722 so that the individual continuous performances are executed. Even in the case where a rare hand or the like hits during the execution of the continuous performance so that an addition and a small hand release or the like is caused by that hit, a performance for the addition having occurred during the continuous performance, and a small hand release or the like can be reflected to improve the interest in the game being continuously performed.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

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

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

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

  Also, a conventional game machine has been proposed that generates a special effect that is performed over a plurality of unit games, that is, a so-called continuous effect. For example, as a gaming machine that generates such a continuous effect, a normal gaming state and a special gaming state (for example, BB game) in which a winning symbol combination is more easily established than the normal gaming state are provided. By setting a continuous game with a small number of continuous games as the game approaches the end, the continuous production is prevented from being interrupted in the middle with the end of the special game state (see Patent Document 1).

  In addition, in gaming machines that generate such continuous effects, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to generate a continuous effect when winning a so-called rare role with a lower probability of winning than other winning roles. In addition, notification of a privilege to the player in an end mode of the continuous effect, for example, notification of an additional number of obtainable differences during ART, an increase in the number of games, release of a small role of ART activation, and the like is performed.

JP 2009-213572 A

  However, in the above-described conventional gaming machine, a rare combination may be won during execution of a continuous effect, and an extra or a small combination may be released due to the winning. In this case, the effect for the extra play or small role release that occurred during the continuous production will not be reflected in the continuous production, whether it was won by adding the rare role at the time of entering the continuous production, or by the rare role winning during the continuous production It is not possible to determine whether the player has won the extra. For this reason, there was a possibility that the interest during the continuous production might be impaired.

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

In order to solve such a problem, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each peripheral surface, and a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the plurality of reels. Among them, a symbol display means for displaying a part of the symbols, a start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation, and a winning combination for determining a winning combination based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means Based on the start operation being detected by the determining means, the start operation detecting means, and by rotating the plurality of reels, the symbol changing means for variably displaying the plurality of symbols, and the plurality of reels Based on the stop operation detecting means provided corresponding to each of them, the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means, and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means. A stop control means for performing stop control of the symbols variably displayed by the symbol variability means, and a predetermined symbol based on the fact that the change display of the plurality of symbols is all stopped by the stop control means. A determination means for determining whether or not a combination of the two is displayed, and a case where a specific winning combination is determined by the winning combination determination means, or a case where it is determined that a predetermined symbol combination is displayed by the determination means In addition, a privilege granting unit that gives a predetermined privilege, an image display unit that displays an effect image in a predetermined display area, and an effect control that displays the effect image on the image display unit according to the progress of the game and executes the effect Based on the means and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means, a determination is made as to whether or not to execute a continuous effect that is an effect performed over a plurality of unit games. Comprising a continuous demonstration execution determination means, and
The effect control means causes the effect image of the continuous effect to be displayed in the predetermined display area over a plurality of unit games when the continuous effect execution determining means determines to execute the continuous effect. When the continuous production execution means for executing the production and the continuous production execution by the continuous production execution means, when the continuous production execution determining unit determines to execute the new continuous production, the predetermined display area Display area constituting means for dividing the display area into a plurality of display areas, and the continuous effect being executed is continuously displayed in one display area divided by the display area constituting means, while the new continuous effect is displayed in the other display area. Parallel production execution means for displaying and executing each of the continuous productions.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game machine which can improve the interest of a game can be provided.

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 a symbol combination table. 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 the winning area determination table for RT2. It is a figure which shows an example of the winning area determination table for RT3. It is a figure which shows an example of a game state transition diagram. It is a figure which shows the state management table managed by a sub control board. It is a figure which shows an example of a state transition diagram. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of an ART preparation state transfer game number determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of an ART preparation state distribution table. It is a figure which shows an example of a promotion lottery table. It is a figure which shows an example of an addition difference number determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the production determination table during continuous production. 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 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 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 process for ART preparation states in a sub control board | substrate. It is a figure which shows the process for ART states in a sub control board | substrate. It is a figure which shows the effect determination process at the time of start reception in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the process during continuous production at the time of the start reception in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the process at the time of receiving the payout number command 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 the red 7, blue 7, and follow replay display in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the process at the time of the blank display in a sub control board | substrate. It is a figure which shows the display determination time production | presentation determination process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the process during a continuous production at the time of the display determination in a sub control board | substrate. It is a figure which shows the divided screen data update process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the animation displayed on the liquid crystal display device at the time of screen division | segmentation generation | occurrence | production, and is a figure which shows the example of an effect screen in case a 2nd continuous effect generate | occur | produces during the continuation of a 1st continuous effect. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect screen when four continuous effects generate | occur | produce and overlap. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect screen in case the continuous production started after is finished before the continuous production started from before. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect screen in case a some continuous effect is complete | finished simultaneously. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect screen in case a some continuous effect is complete | finished by a successful effect simultaneously. It is a figure which shows an example of the addition game number determination table in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the production determination table during continuous production in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the process for ART states in the sub control board of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the process at the time of the red 7, blue 7, and follow replay display in the sub control board of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the process at the time of the blank display in the sub control board of 2nd Embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.
[First Embodiment]
First, a description will be given of a gaming machine in which the ART condition end condition is managed by the acquired difference number. Here, the difference number indicates the number of medals substantially increased by subtracting the number of BETs from the number of medals obtained by winning.

(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 ART 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 described later, and is provided to use “1” medals among the stored medals for the game.

(MAX-BET button 8)
The MAX-BET button 8 is provided on the right side of the 1BET button 7 when viewed from the front, and is provided to use the maximum number of medals that can be used in one game (one game) among the stored medals. . 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 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 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 ART 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 upper stage of the left reel 17a among the three symbols of the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c displayed on the display window 21; Only the “downwardly right line” obtained by connecting the symbol displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 17b and the symbol displayed in the lower stage of the right reel 17c with a straight line is an effective line. Note that the right-down line may be simply referred to as “down-right”.

  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. Further, a line connecting the symbol displayed in the middle stage of the left reel 17a, the symbol displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 17b, and the symbol displayed in the middle stage of the right reel 17c with a straight line is “middle stage” or “middle stage line”. May be written. In addition, a line connecting the symbol displayed at the lower stage of the left reel 17a, the symbol displayed at the lower stage of the middle reel 17b, and the symbol displayed at the lower stage of the right reel 17c is a “lower” or “lower line” May be written. Also, a line 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”.

(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 at the lower part on the left side of the 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 later-described symbol arrangement table (see FIG. 5), a later-described symbol code table (see FIG. 6), a later-described symbol combination table (see FIG. 7), and a later-described RT0 winning area determination table. (See FIG. 9), RT1 winning area determination table (see FIG. 10) described later, RT2 winning area determination table (see FIG. 11) described later, RT3 winning area determination table (see FIG. 12) described later, and the like are stored. doing.

(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. Medal insertion number storage area for storing the number of dull, is provided with (h) a storage area such as a winning area storage area for storing information relating to the winning area determined by the internal lottery process described later.

(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 RT3 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. . Then, the main CPU 301 performs control to use “3” medals from the medals stored by the player based on the reception of the predetermined signal from the relay board 200. 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 one pulse is 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 for determining the number of games to be added to the number of games in the ART state described later or the number of games in the ART state described later.

(Sub ROM 404)
The sub ROM 404 is a program for executing an effect, an effect determination table (see FIG. 16) described later, an ART preparation state transition game number determination table (see FIG. 17) described later, and an ART preparation state distribution table (FIG. 18) described later. Reference), a promotion lottery table (see FIG. 19), which will be described later, an additional difference number determination table (see FIG. 20) which will be described later, an effect determination table during continuous production (see FIG. 21) which will be described later, 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, (b) an ART preparation state A, an ART preparation state B, and an ART preparation state C described later. Among these, an ART preparation state storage area for storing which ART ready state is stored, (c) a difference number counter for storing a difference number that can be acquired in an ART state described later, and (d) a later description. In the normal state, an ART ready state transition game number counter or the like for storing the number of games until the transition to the ART ready state is provided.

(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. Here, the lamp control unit 430 performs control to move the rendering device 44 to the front side of the liquid crystal display device 46 via the drive substrate 43 based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the sub control substrate 400. Thus, a visual appeal to the player is performed.

(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. Here, in this embodiment, when the symbol code is “01”, “00000001” is stored as data corresponding to the symbol “red 7”. Similarly, data corresponding to each symbol is stored for symbol codes “02” to “10”.

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

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

  The symbol combination table is stored in the main ROM 302 and prescribes symbol combinations determined in advance according to the type of privilege and the number of payouts. Here, when the combination of symbols displayed along the active line matches the combination of symbols defined in the symbol combination table, the main CPU 301 pays out medals, activates a replay, and plays bonus games. A privilege such as activation is given to the player. For example, when the symbol combination “Bell 1”, “Replay 1”, and “BAR1” is displayed on the active line, the main CPU 301 displays the symbol combination related to “middle stage replay 01”. It is determined that If the symbol combination displayed on the active line does not match the symbol combination defined in the symbol combination table, the game is “lost”.

  Here, the “payout number” refers to the number of medals to be paid out to the player. When a value of “1” or more is determined as the payout number, medals are paid out. Specifically, medals are paid out when a combination of symbols in which a numerical value of “1” or more is defined as the payout number is displayed on the active line.

  In this embodiment, the combination of symbols related to “Bell 01 to 32”, “Watermelon 01 to 08”, “Cherry 01 to 21”, and “Special role 01 to 02” is displayed on the active line. Based on the above, medals are paid out.

  Here, the symbol combinations related to “Bell 01-32”, “Watermelon 01-08”, “Cherry 01-21”, “Special Role 01-02” are collectively referred to as “Combination of symbols related to winning”. May be described.

  Further, “bells 01 to 32” may be collectively referred to simply as “bell”. Further, “watermelon 01 to 08” may be collectively referred to as “watermelon” in some cases. In addition, “cherry 01 to 21” may be collectively referred to as “cherry” in some cases. Further, “special roles 01 to 02” may be collectively referred to simply as “special roles”.

  In this embodiment, “middle replay 01 to 04”, “upper replay 01 to 18”, “lower replay 01 to 18”, “upward right replay 01 to 09”, “downward right replay 01 to 04”, “ When a combination of symbols related to “Preparation Replay 01-04”, “Follow Replay 01-04”, “Red 7 Replay 01-32”, and “Blue 7 Replay 01-06” is displayed on the active line, replay Is operated.

  Here, “middle replay 01-04”, “upper replay 01-18”, “lower replay 01-18”, “upward right replay 01-09”, “downward right replay 01-04”, “preparation replay 01- “04”, “Follow Replay 01-04”, “Red 7 Replay 01-32”, and “Blue 7 Replay 01-06” may be collectively referred to as “replay” or “replay”.

  Further, “middle stage replays 01 to 04” may be collectively referred to simply as “middle stage replays”. In addition, “upper replays 01 to 18” may be collectively referred to simply as “upper replay”. Further, “lower replays 01 to 18” may be collectively referred to simply as “lower replays”. Also, “upward replays 01 to 09” may be collectively referred to simply as “upward replays”. In addition, “right-down replays 01 to 04” may be collectively referred to as “right-down replay” in some cases. Further, “preparation replays 01 to 04” may be collectively referred to simply as “preparation replays”. Further, “follow replays 01 to 04” may be collectively referred to simply as “follow replays”. Further, “red 7 replays 01 to 32” may be collectively referred to simply as “red 7 replays”. Further, “blue 7 replay 01 to 06” may be collectively referred to simply as “blue 7 replay”. Further, “middle replay 01 to 04”, “upper replay 01 to 18”, “lower replay 01 to 18”, “upward right replay 01 to 09”, and “downward right replay 01 to 04” are collectively referred to as “normal”. "Replay" may be described.

  Further, “blanks 01 to 46” may be collectively referred to simply as “blanks”.

(Relationship between winning area, stop button operation sequence, winnings, etc.)
Next, based on FIG. 8, the relationship between the winning area, the operation order of the stop button, and winnings will be described.

  The RT0 winning area table, the RT1 winning area table, the RT2 winning area table, and the RT3 winning area table, which will be described later, stored in the main ROM 302, define winning areas of “00” to “24”. However, not all winning areas can be determined in all gaming states.

  For example, in the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state, the “losing” of the winning area “00” may be determined, while in the RT2 gaming state and the RT3 gaming state, the “losing” of the winning area “00” is determined. There is no possibility. Further, in the RT2 gaming state, there is a possibility of determining “ART entry replay 01” in the winning area “01”, while in the RT0 gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, and the RT3 gaming state, “ART entry” in the winning area “01”. There is no possibility of determining “Replay 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, “ART rush replay 01 to 03”, “blue 7 uniform replay”, “preparation replay 01 to 04”, and “push order bell 01 to 08” are determined as winning areas by an internal lottery process described later. In this case, the combination of symbols arranged on the active line differs depending on the stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 by the player. For example, when “ART entry replay 03” of the winning area “03” 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, Different combinations of symbols are displayed on the active line when the left stop button 11 is operated and when the right stop button 13 is operated.

  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”, “Normal replay”, “Common bell”, “Weak watermelon”, “Strong watermelon”, “Weak cherry”, “Strong cherry”, “Special role 01 ”And“ special role 02 ”are determined as winning areas, no matter what order the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 are operated by the player, the combination of symbols on the active line is the same. It is. 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, the combination of symbols related to winning may not be displayed on the active line.

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

  In this embodiment, FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a winning area determination table for RT0, FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a winning area determination table for RT1, and FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a winning area determination table for RT2. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a winning area determination table for RT3.

  The winning area determination table is stored in the main ROM 302 and is provided for each gaming state. In this embodiment, an RT0 winning area determination table, an RT1 winning area determination table, an RT2 winning area determination table, and an RT3 winning area determination table are provided.

  In the winning area determination table, lottery values are defined for each set value. Here, in this embodiment, in the RT0 winning area determination table, the RT1 winning area determination table, the RT2 winning area determination table, and the RT3 winning area determination table, a lottery of “setting 1” to “setting 6” is selected. Each value is specified.

(RT0 winning area determination table)
As shown in FIG. 9, the winning area determination table for RT0 includes the winning areas “losing”, “normal replay”, “push order bell 01-08”, “common bell”, “weak watermelon”, “strong watermelon”, “ Lottery values are defined for “weak cherry”, “strong cherry”, “special role 01”, and “special role 02”. That is, the lottery value other than these is “0”, and in the RT0 gaming state, “ART rush replay 01 to 03”, “Blue 7 uniform replay”, and “Preparation replay 01 to 04” are determined as winning areas. There is nothing to do.

(RT1 winning area determination table)
As shown in FIG. 10, the winning area determination table for RT1 is a winning area “losing”, “blue 7 uniform replay”, “preparation replay 01-04”, “push order bell 01-08”, “common bell”, “ Lottery values are defined for “weak watermelon”, “strong watermelon”, “weak cherry”, “strong cherry”, “special role 01”, and “special role 02”. That is, the lottery value other than these is “0”, and in the RT1 gaming state, “ART rush replay 01 to 03” and “normal replay” are not determined as the winning area.

(RT2 winning area determination table)
As shown in FIG. 11, the winning area determination table for RT2 includes the winning areas “ART rush replay 01 to 03”, “push order bell 01 to 08”, “common bell”, “weak watermelon”, “strong watermelon”, “ Lottery values are defined for “weak cherry”, “strong cherry”, “special role 01”, and “special role 02”. That is, the lottery value other than these is “0”, and in the RT2 gaming state, “losing”, “blue 7 uniform replay”, “preparation replay 01 to 04”, and “normal replay” are determined as the winning areas. There is nothing to do.

(RT3 winning area determination table)
As shown in FIG. 12, the winning area determination table for RT3 is a winning area “normal replay”, “push order bell 01-08”, “common bell”, “weak watermelon”, “strong watermelon”, “weak cherry”, Lottery values are defined for “strong cherry”, “special combination 01”, and “special combination 02”. That is, the lottery value other than these is “0”, and in the RT3 gaming state, “losing”, “ART rush replay 01-03”, “blue 7 uniform replay”, and “preparation replay 01-04” are won. It is never determined as an area.

  The RT0 winning area determination table, the RT1 winning area determination table, the RT2 winning area determination table, and the RT3 winning area determination table may be collectively referred to as “winning area determination table”.

  In the present embodiment, the RT2 gaming state and the RT3 gaming state have a lower probability that “losing” is determined as the winning area compared to the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state, so that it is relative to the player. This is an advantageous gaming state.

(Game state transition diagram)
Next, the game state transition diagram will be described with reference to FIG.

  The gaming state transition diagram defines (a) the current gaming state, (b) the gaming state transition condition, and (c) the transition destination gaming state 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 displays one of the symbol combinations among the symbol combinations related to “blank” on the active line. Based on this, control is performed to shift the gaming state from the RT0 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state.

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

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

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

  In addition, when the current gaming state is the RT2 gaming state, the main CPU 301 determines which one of the symbol combinations of “red 7 replay”, “blue 7 replay”, or “follow replay” Based on what is displayed on the activated line, control is performed to shift the gaming state from the RT2 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state.

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

  In the following, the RT0 gaming state may be described as “non-RT gaming state” or “general gaming state”, and the RT1 gaming state to RT3 gaming state may be collectively referred to as “RT gaming state”. .

(List of states managed by sub control board)
Next, a state management table 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 “ “ART ready state” of “02” and “ART state” of state number “03” are defined.

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

  The state transition diagram includes (a) a state managed by the sub-control board 400, (b) a condition for shifting a state managed by the sub-control board 400, and (c) managed by the sub-control board 400. When the condition for the state transition is satisfied, the state of the transition destination of the state managed by the sub control board 400 is defined. Specifically, in the normal state, the state managed by the sub control board 400 based on the value of the ART ready state transition game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405 being “0” is the normal state. To the ART ready state. Also, in the normal state, the information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command is “04”, and the information included in the display determination command is the symbol related to the blue 7 replay or follow replay. When the combination is information indicating that the combination is displayed on the active line, the state managed by the sub-control board 400 is shifted from the normal state to the ART state.

  Similarly, in the ART ready state, when the information included in the display determination command is information indicating that a combination of symbols related to red 7 replay, blue 7 replay, or follow replay is displayed on the active line, The state managed by the sub control board 400 is shifted from the ART preparation state to the ART state. In the ART state, the value of the difference counter provided in the sub-RAM 405 is “0”, and the information included in the display determination command indicates that the combination of symbols related to the blank is displayed on the effective line. In the case of the information indicating the state, the state managed by the sub-control board 400 is shifted from the ART state to the normal state.

  The state transition diagram defines the correspondence between the state managed by the sub control board 400 and the gaming state managed by the main control board 300. Specifically, when the state managed by the sub control board 400 is the normal state, the gaming state managed by the main control board 300 is in principle the RT0 gaming state or the RT1 gaming state. Similarly, when the state managed by the sub control board 400 is the ART ready state, the gaming state managed by the main control board 300 is in principle the RT2 gaming state, and the state managed by the sub control board 400 is ART. In the case of the state, the gaming state managed by the main control board 300 is in principle the RT3 gaming state.

  As an exception, even if the state managed by the sub control board 400 is the normal state, the gaming state managed by the main control board 300 may not be the RT0 gaming state or the RT1 gaming state. For example, when the state managed by the sub control board 400 is the normal state and the gaming state managed by the main control board 300 is the RT1 gaming state, the winning area “05” is set by the internal lottery process described later. When the game is determined and the player operates in the order of the middle stop button 12, the left stop button 11, and the right stop button 13, the combination of symbols related to the preparation replay is displayed on the active line, and the game managed by the main control board 300 The state becomes the RT2 gaming state, but the state managed by the sub-control board 400 remains in the normal state.

  Further, as an exception when the state managed by the sub control board 400 is the ART ready state, for example, the state managed by the sub control board 400 is the ART ready state and is managed by the main control board 300. When the gaming state is the RT2 gaming state, the winning area “10” is determined by the internal lottery process described later, the player operates the left stop button 11 first, and the combination of symbols related to the blank is displayed on the active line. Then, the gaming state managed by the main control board 300 becomes the RT1 gaming state, but the state managed by the sub control board 400 remains in the ART ready state.

  Further, as an exception when the state managed by the sub control board 400 is the ART state, for example, the state managed by the sub control board 400 is the ART state, and the value of the ART game number counter is not “0”. When the gaming state managed by the main control board 300 is the RT3 gaming state, the winning area “10” is determined by an internal lottery process to be described later, and the left stop button 11 is first operated by the player, When the combination of symbols is displayed on the activated line, the gaming state managed by the main control board 300 becomes the RT1 gaming state, but the state managed by the sub-control board 400 remains in the ART 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.”, production contents corresponding to “production No.”, number of games, production time, and the like 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. There are provided an ART preparation state effect determination table used in the case of the ART preparation state, and (c) an ART state effect determination table used when the state managed by the sub CPU 402 is in the ART state.

  In addition, the number of games is set for continuous effects (continuous effects A1 to A4, continuous effects B1 to B4, continuous effects C1 to C4, and the like). The number of games represents the number of unit games in which a continuous effect is executed. The time A [ms], the time B [ms], the time C [ms], and the time D [ms] represent the production time in each game. For example, in the continuous production A2, “3” is set as the number of games, the production of 5000 [ms] (5 seconds) is made in the “first game” of the continuous production, and 5000 in the next “second game”. An effect of [ms] (5 seconds) is made, and an effect of 10000 [ms] (10 seconds) is made in the next “third game”. The production A1 is set not to be a continuous production, but to produce 3000 [ms] (3 seconds) in one unit game.

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

  The ART ready state transition game number determination table is provided in the sub-ROM 404, and is provided for determining the number of games until the state shifts to the ART preparation state. Specifically, the ART ready state transition game number determination table defines the range of the number of games until the transition to the ART ready state and the lottery value.

  Here, the lottery value in the ART ready state transition game number determination table is provided for each set value, and the lottery value defined for each range of the number of games differs for each set value. In particular, in the present embodiment, the lottery value in the ART ready state transition game number determination table is defined such that the higher the set value, the higher the probability that the sub CPU 402 determines the range of the faster game number. As a result, the ratio of the sub CPU 402 that determines the short number of games as the number of games for shifting to the ART ready state increases.

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

The ART ready state distribution table is provided in the sub ROM 404. Further, the ART preparation state distribution table defines the state to be shifted to among the ART preparation states A to C and the lottery values corresponding to each ART preparation state.
In the present embodiment, the lottery values defined in the ART ready state distribution table are provided for each set value, and the higher the set value, the higher the probability of shifting to the ART ready state C. Has been.

(ART preparation state A)
The ART preparation state A is a state having the least advantageous degree among the ART preparation state A, the ART preparation state B, and the ART preparation state C. Further, in the ART preparation state A, when the received reel rotation start acceptance command has information on winning areas “01” to “03” (“ART entry replay 01” to “ART entry replay 03”), Control for informing the stop operation sequence of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 and the like so that the "BAR1" symbol is aligned with any of the upper line, the middle line, the lower line, the right-up line, or the right-down line.

(ART preparation state B)
The ART preparation state B is a state in which the degree of advantage is higher than that in the ART preparation state A and the degree of advantage is lower than that in the ART preparation state C. Further, in the ART preparation state B, when the received reel rotation start acceptance command has information on winning areas “01” to “03” (“ART entry replay 01” to “ART entry replay 03”), In addition, control is performed to notify the stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 so that the “red 7” symbol is aligned with any of the upper line, the middle line, the lower line, the right-up line, or the right-down line.

(ART preparation state C)
The ART preparation state C is a state having the highest advantageous degree among the ART preparation state A, the ART preparation state B, and the ART preparation state C. Further, in the ART preparation state C, when the received reel rotation start acceptance command has information on winning areas “01” to “03” (“ART entry replay 01” to “ART entry replay 03”), Control for informing the stop operation sequence of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 and the like so that the "blue 7" symbol is aligned with any of the upper line, the middle line, the lower line, the right-up line, or the right-down line.

(Promotional lottery table)
Next, the promotion lottery table will be described based on FIG.

  The promotion lottery table is provided in the sub-ROM 404, and after the lottery based on the ART ready state distribution table (see FIG. 18) is determined to shift to the ART ready state A or ART ready state B, It is provided for performing a lottery to shift to the ART preparation state B or ART preparation state C before shifting to the ART state.

  Specifically, the promotion lottery table is (a) an ART lottery table for an ART preparation state A used when performing an promotion lottery in the ART preparation state A, and (b) an promotion lottery in the ART preparation state B. An ART preparation state B promotion lottery table used at the time is provided, and in each promotion lottery table, a lottery value for each winning area and a transfer destination ART preparation state are defined. For example, in the ART preparation state A, when “strong cherry” is determined by an internal lottery process described later, the sub CPU 402 performs a lottery to shift to the ART preparation state B at “32768/65536”.

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

  The extra difference number determination table is provided in the sub ROM 404. Further, the additional difference number determination table shows the difference number that can be acquired in the ART state based on the information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command (described later) received by the sub control board 400 from the main control board 300. It is provided to determine the difference number 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 “common bell”, the sub CPU 402 has a probability of “4587/65536”. “20” is determined as the additional difference number, “30” is determined as the additional difference number with a probability of “2244/65536”, and “50” is determined as the additional difference number with the probability of “678/65536”. A lottery is performed to determine “80” as an additional difference number with a probability of “154/65536” and to determine “150” as an additional difference number with a probability of “9/65536”. On the other hand, 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 the “common bell”, the number of additional difference sheets with the probability of “57864/65536” “0” is determined. In this case, the difference number that can be played in the ART state is not added.

  The extra difference number determined based on the extra difference number determination table is one of the game profits given as a privilege to the player. In addition, any benefit is selected from a plurality of privileges by selecting any one of the additional difference numbers from different added difference numbers based on the added difference number determination table.

(Direction decision table during continuous production)
Next, based on FIG. 21, the effect determination table during continuous effects will be described.

The effect determination table during continuous effects is provided in the sub ROM 404. In addition, the effect determination table during continuous performance is based on the sub-control board 400 based on the current number of divided screens (specifically, the value of the continuous screen number counter described later) and the result of the difference number addition lottery described later. It is provided to determine whether or not to add a new production during the continuous production. In addition, when it is determined that a new effect is to be performed, what effect is to be executed is determined based on an effect detail determination table during continuous effect, not shown.
It should be noted that the effect determination table for the effect during the continuous effect and the effect detail determination table for the effect during the effect may be collectively determined as a single table up to the presence / absence of the effect and the detailed effect in one lottery.

  In the production determination table during the continuous production, for example, the current number of divided screens is “1”, that is, the screen is not divided, and one continuous production is performed on the entire screen. If the “20” extra is selected, the sub CPU 402 determines that there is no effect and does not determine that there is an effect. In addition, when the current number of divided screens is “1” and the difference number is added and lottery is selected to win “40”, the sub CPU 402 determines that there is no effect with a probability of “40/100”, and “60/100”. There is an effect (success effect) with a probability of “100”.

  Similarly, in the case where “60” extras are won by the difference number extra lottery, the sub CPU 402 determines that there is no effect with a probability of “30/100” and determines that there is an effect with a probability of “70/100”. . Further, when the sub CPU 402 wins the addition of “100” by the difference number addition lottery, the sub CPU 402 determines the absence of the effect with a probability of “20/100” and the presence of the effect with a probability of “80/100”. Further, when the sub CPU 402 wins the addition of “200”, it determines that there is no effect with a probability of “1/100” and determines that there is an effect with a probability of “99/100”. Further, when the sub CPU 402 wins the addition of “300” pieces, the sub CPU 402 determines that there is no effect with a probability of “1/100” and determines that there is an effect with a probability of “99/100”. Further, when the sub CPU 402 wins the addition of “400” sheets, the sub CPU 402 determines that there is no effect with a probability of “1/100”, and determines that there is an effect with a probability of “99/100”.

  Further, the sub CPU 402 determines that there is an effect and determines that there is no effect when “500” is added by the difference number addition lottery and when “600” is added. Absent. On the other hand, the sub CPU 402 determines that there is no effect with a probability of “30/100” when “0” is added by the difference number addition lottery, that is, when the addition is not won, and “70/100” is determined. There is a production with probability, but a failure production is determined.

  Therefore, if the current number of divided screens is “1”, the sub CPU 402 has won the difference number extra lottery, and it is determined that there is an effect by adding the difference number extra lottery from “40” to “600”. In the case where the player has been selected, and the player has won the difference number addition lottery, the additional difference number “40” is guaranteed as the minimum guaranteed benefit. Thus, when the current number of divided screens is “1” and a new effect is generated, the player can expect to win more than “40” in the lottery by adding the difference number. In addition, if screen splitting occurs on two screens, if the effect that was generated later due to screen splitting is a successful production, the difference number will be added to the “40” or more in the lottery. It can be expected to be a direct performance, and can improve the interest.

  Further, when the current number of divided screens is “2”, the sub CPU 402 has won a lottery by adding the difference number, and the presence of the effect is determined by “100” to “600” in the difference number addition lottery. In the case where the player is selected and the player is selected for the extra lottery, the additional difference “100” is guaranteed as the minimum guaranteed benefit. Thus, when the current number of divided screens is “2” and a new effect is generated, the player can expect to win more than “100” in the lottery by adding the difference number. Also, if screen splitting occurs on three screens, if the effect that was generated later due to screen splitting is a successful production, the difference number will be added to the “100” or more in the lottery. It can be expected to be a direct performance, and can improve the interest.

  In addition, when the current number of divided screens is “3”, the sub CPU 402 has won the difference number extra lottery and the presence of the effect is determined by the difference number extra lottery from “200” to “600”. In the case where the player has been selected and the player has won the difference number lottery, the additional difference number “200” is guaranteed as the minimum guaranteed benefit. Thus, when the current number of divided screens is “3” and a new effect is generated, the player can expect to win more than “200” in the lottery by adding the difference number. In addition, when the screen is divided into four screens, the difference number is always added and “200” or more are won in the lottery, so that it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

Therefore, when a new effect is generated, the player can expect that the larger the current number of divided screens, the more the number of difference screens will be added and the more lotteries will be won. Interest can be improved.
In addition, in the production determination table during continuous production in the present embodiment, when the current number of divided screens is “4”, a new production is not selected, and the number of divided screens is It does not increase beyond four.

  Further, in the effect determination table during continuous production, when the current number of divided screens is “1”, the presence of production is selected when “0” is selected in the lottery by adding the difference number, and from “40” to “40”. In this case, “600” is won. Here, the probability of “0” in the difference number addition lottery, that is, the case of losing the difference number addition lottery and the case of winning in the difference number addition lottery is 80:20. In other words, when the current number of divided screens is “1” and “presentation” is selected, the player wins the lottery with an additional difference of 80% and wins the player with an additional difference of 20%. .

  In addition, in the effect determination table during the continuous production, when the current number of divided screens is “2”, the presence of production is selected for the case of “0” in the lottery by adding the difference number and from “100” to “ In this case, “600” is won. Here, the probability of having lost in the lottery with the addition of the difference number and when winning with the lottery with the addition of the difference number is 50:50. In other words, when the current number of divided screens is “2” and “presentation” is selected, the player wins the lottery with a difference of 50%, and the player wins the lottery with a difference of 50%. .

  In addition, in the production determination table during continuous production, when the current number of divided screens is “3”, there is production when “0” and “20” are selected from “20” by lottery by lottery. Is selected, and the presence of the effect is selected when “200” or more are won in the lottery by adding the difference number. That is, when the current number of divided screens is “3”, “presentation is selected” is selected when the difference number is added and the lottery is selected and more than “200” is selected. As a result, when the current number of divided screens is “3” and a new effect is generated, the player can recognize that “200” or more have been won in the lottery by adding the difference number. Can be improved.

Therefore, the more the current number of divided screens, the more the player can expect to win the lottery by adding the difference number when a new effect is generated, and the interest in the game is improved. Can be made.
In the present embodiment, the benefits obtained by the player are determined as the additional difference number during ART, and the effect determination table during continuous production is determined according to the number of divided screens and the additional difference number. For example, a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB) that increases the winning probability for a winning combination over a predetermined game period (predetermined multiple games), and RBs are continuously acquired a predetermined number of times. As a bonus game such as a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as BB), the effect determination table during continuous effect may be determined based on the number of divided screens and the type of bonus game.

In this case, if the presentation is successful during the two-screen division, a bonus of RB or higher is won, and if the presentation is successful during the three-screen division, a bonus of BB or higher is won. As a result, the more divided screens are generated, the greater the possibility that the bonus when winning is greater, and the player can be expected to become more divided and entertained.
Also, when a two-screen split effect is generated, a bonus win is given with a probability of 20%. When a three-screen split effect is generated, a bonus win is selected with a probability of 50%. When a four-screen split effect is generated, 100 is selected. Win a bonus with a probability of%. As a result, the more divided screens are generated, the higher the probability of winning the bonus, and the player can be expected to become more divided and entertained.

(Program start processing by the main control board 300)
Next, the program start process performed by the main control board 300 will be described with reference to FIG. 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. In the processing, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the start switch 10sw is ON. Details of the start lever check process will be described later. 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. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining a winning area by lottery. Details of the internal lottery process will be described later. Then, when the process of step S107 ends, the process proceeds to step S108.

(Step S108)
In step S108, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a reel rotation start acceptance command. Specifically, a process of setting a reel rotation start acceptance command having information related to the winning area determined in step S107 in the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. Then, when the process of step S108 ends, the process proceeds to step S109.

(Step S109)
In step S109, the main CPU 301 performs reel rotation start preparation processing. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process for setting a minimum one game time. Details of the reel rotation start preparation process will be described later. 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 processing during reel rotation. 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. . Details of the reel rotation processing will be described later. 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. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of calculating the number of payouts according to the winning symbol combination. Details of the display determination process will be described later. 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. 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. Details of the game state transition processing will be described later. 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, based on FIG. 24, the start lever check process performed by the process of step S106 of FIG. 23 will be described. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a subroutine of start lever check processing.

(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 determines whether the value of the medal insertion number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is “3”, or (b) the re-game in-operation flag provided in the main RAM 303. When the re-game in-operation flag in the storage area is ON, processing is performed to determine whether or not the start switch 10sw has detected an operation of the start lever 10 by the player. 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. Then, when the process of step S106-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S106-3.

(Step S106-3)
In step S106-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a BET number command. More specifically, the main CPU 301 transmits a BET number command having information related to the BET number specified when the operation of the start lever 10 is detected by the start switch 10sw to the sub control board 400. The BET number command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303. In the present embodiment, the BET number included in the BET number command is “3”. When the process of step S106-3 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. 25, the internal lottery process performed by the process of step S107 of FIG. 23 will be described. In this internal lottery process, the main CPU 301 performs a so-called winning combination determination process. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the internal lottery process.

(Step S107-1)
In step S107-1, the main CPU 301 performs a hard random number acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for extracting 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 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 the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 acquires “24” 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 S107-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S107-4.

(Step S107-4)
In step S107-4, 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 number of lotteries is “24”, the lottery value “369” related to “special role 02” is acquired. When the set value is “1” and the number of lotteries is “23”, the lottery value “600” related to “special role 01” is acquired. Then, when the process of step S107-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S107-5.

(Step S107-5)
In step S107-5, the main CPU 301 performs calculation update processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 corresponds to the current number of lotteries acquired by the processing of step S107-4 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 S107-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S107-6.

(Step S107-6)
In step S <b> 107-6, 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 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 S107-6 = Yes), a process is transferred to step S107-7. On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning is not made (step S107-6 = No), the process proceeds to step S107-8.

(Step S107-7)
In step S107-7, the main CPU 301 performs data storage processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of storing the winning area determined to be won in the process of step S107-6 in a winning area storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S107-7 is completed, the internal lottery process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S108 of the main loop process.

(Step S107-8)
In step S107-8, 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 S107-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S107-9.

(Step S107-9)
In step S107-9, 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 S107-8, 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 S107-9 = 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 S107-9 = No), the process proceeds to step S107-4.

  In this embodiment, when the number of lotteries is “0” (step S107-9 = YES), “00” “losing” is determined as the winning area.

(Reel rotation start preparation process)
Next, the reel rotation start preparation process performed by the process of step S109 of FIG. 23 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 26 shows a subroutine for reel rotation start preparation processing.

(Step S109-1)
In step S109-1, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not the minimum 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 the minimum one game time elapses.

(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 the minimum 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 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 S109-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S109-4.

(Step S109-4)
In step S109-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of 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 S109-4 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. 27, the reel rotation process performed by the process of step S111 of FIG. 23 will be described. In the reel rotation process, a control process for stopping the reel by the main CPU 301 is performed. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a subroutine of 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, and 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. When the process in step S111-4 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. 28, the display determination process performed by the process of step S114 of FIG. 23 is demonstrated. FIG. 28 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 S <b> 114-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process for determining whether or not replay display is in progress. 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 display is being performed (step S114-5 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S114-6, and if it is determined that the regame display is not being performed (step S114). -5 = No), the process proceeds to step S114-7.

(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 S114-10.

(Step S114-7)
In step S114-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of 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. When it is determined that a winning symbol is displayed (step S114-7 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S114-8, and when it is determined that a winning symbol is not displayed (step S114). −7 = No), the process proceeds to step S114-10.

(Step S114-8)
In step S114-8, the main CPU 301 performs a payout number calculation process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of calculating the number of payouts based on a combination of symbols related to winnings displayed on the active line and a symbol combination table (see FIG. 7). 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 performs processing for setting a payout number command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 sets the payout number command in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303 in order to transmit a payout number command having information related to the payout number to the sub-control board 400. I do. Then, when the process of step S114-9 ends, the process proceeds to step S114-10.

(Step S114-10)
In step S114-10, 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 S114-10 ends, the display determination process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S115 of the main loop process.

(Game state transition process)
Next, based on FIG. 29, the game state transition process performed by the process of step S116 of FIG. 23 will be described. FIG. 29 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 RT0 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the current gaming state is the RT0 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 RT0 gaming state (step S116-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S116-2, and if it is determined that the game is not in the RT0 gaming state (step S116-1). = No), the process proceeds to step S116-4.

(Step S116-2)
In step S116-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not a blank is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a combination of symbols related to a blank is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that a blank is displayed (step S116-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S116-3. If it is determined that no blank is displayed (step S116-2). = No), the game state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S116-3)
In step S116-3, 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. When the process of step S116-3 is completed, the gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S116-4)
In step S116-4, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not it is in the RT1 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the current gaming state is the RT1 gaming state based on the value of the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When it is determined that the RT1 gaming state is set (step S116-4 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S116-5, and when it is determined that the RT1 gaming state is not set (step S116-4). = No), the process proceeds to step S116-9.

(Step S116-5)
In step S116-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a preparation replay is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a symbol combination related to the preparation replay is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that the preparation replay is displayed (step S116-5 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S116-6, and if it is determined that the preparation replay is not displayed (step S116). -5 = No), the process proceeds to step S116-7.

(Step S116-6)
In step S116-6, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the RT2 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing information relating to the RT2 gaming state in a gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S116-6 is completed, the gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S116-7)
In step S116-7, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not blue 7 replay or follow replay is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a combination of symbols related to the blue 7 replay or follow replay is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that the blue 7 replay or follow replay is displayed (step S116-7 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S116-8, and it is determined that the blue 7 replay or follow replay is not displayed. If it is determined (step S116-7 = No), the gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S116-8)
In step S116-8, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the RT3 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing information relating to the RT3 gaming state in a gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S116-8 is completed, the gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S116-9)
In step S116-9, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not it is in the RT2 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the current gaming state is the RT2 gaming state based on the value of the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When it is determined that the RT2 gaming state is set (step S116-9 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S116-10, and when it is determined that the RT2 gaming state is not set (step S116-9). = No), the process proceeds to step S116-14.

(Step S116-10)
In step S116-10, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not a blank is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a combination of symbols related to a blank is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that a blank is displayed (step S116-10 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S116-11. If it is determined that no blank is displayed (step S116-10). = No), the process proceeds to step S116-12.

(Step S116-11)
In step S116-11, 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 S116-11 ends, the gaming state transition process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S116-12)
In step S116-12, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether one of red 7 replay, blue 7 replay, or follow replay is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether any combination of symbols among red 7 replay, blue 7 replay and follow replay is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that the red 7 replay, blue 7 replay, or follow replay is displayed (step S116-12 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S116-13, and the red 7 replay, blue 7 replay, Alternatively, if it is determined that the follow replay is not displayed (step S116-12 = No), the gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S116-13)
In step S116-13, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the RT3 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing information relating to the RT3 gaming state in a gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S116-13 is completed, the gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S116-14)
In step S116-14, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not a blank is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a combination of symbols related to a blank is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that a blank is displayed (step S116-14 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S116-15, and if it is determined that no blank is displayed (step S116-14). = No), the game state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S116-15)
In step S116-15, 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. When the process of step S116-15 is completed, the gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

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

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

(Step S202)
In step S202, the main CPU 301 performs input port read processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for receiving signals from the reel control board 100, the relay board 200, and the power supply board 500 through the I / F circuit 305. Then, when the process of step S202 ends, the process proceeds to step S203.

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

(Step S204)
In step S204, the main CPU 301 performs a reel drive control process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 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. In the processing, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for analyzing a command transmitted from the main control board 300 and the like. Details of the main board communication processing will be described later. 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 various switch detection processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 detects (a) processing executed when the effect button detection switch 18sw detects the operation of the effect button 18, and (b) the cross key detection switch 19sw detects the operation of the cross key 19. The process to be executed when it is done. 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. 32 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 command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 402 executes a process based on the game information stored by the process of step S302-2. Details of the command analysis processing will be described later. 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. 33 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. 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. Details of the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process will be described later. 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 to determine whether or not a BET number 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 BET number command. If it is determined that the BET number command has been received (step S302-3-11 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12, and it is determined that the BET number 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 BET number command reception process. In the processing, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for storing the BET number based on the information included in the received BET number 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 processing for determining whether or not a payout number 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 payout number command. If it is determined that a payout number command has been received (step S302-3-13 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-14, and it is determined that a payout number command has not been received. In this case (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 a payout number command reception process. In this process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process to be executed when a medal is paid out based on the information included in the received payout number command. Details of the payout number command reception process will be described later. 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 a process of 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. When it is determined that the display determination command has been received (step S302-3-15 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-16, and it is determined that the display determination command has not been received. In this case (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 display determination command reception processing. 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. Details of the display determination command reception process will be described later. 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. 34 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. In this process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the ART ready state transition game number counter. Details of the normal state processing will be described later. When the process of step S302-3-4-2 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 S302-3-4-3-3)
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 S302-3-4-4, the sub CPU 402 performs an ART preparation state process. In the processing, the sub CPU 402 performs processing related to the promotion lottery based on the promotion lottery table (see FIG. 19) in the ART preparation state A or the ART preparation state B. Details of the ART preparation state processing will be described later. 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 an ART state process. In this process, the sub CPU 402 performs an ART game number addition lottery process or the like to increase the number of ART games based on information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command. Details of the ART state processing will be described later. When the process of step S302-3-4-5 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. 35 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 process of subtracting “1” from the value of the ART ready state transition game number counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the ART ready state transition game number counter stored in the sub RAM 405. 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 processing to determine whether or not the value of the ART ready state transition game number counter is “0”. Specifically, as a result of subtracting “1” from the value of the ART ready state transition game number counter by the process of step S302-3-2-1, the sub CPU 402 sets the value of the ART ready state transition game number counter to “0”. Processing for determining whether or not If it is determined that the value of the ART ready state transition game number counter is “0” (step S302-3-4-2-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-2-2-3. When the process is shifted and it is determined that the value of the ART ready state transition game number counter is not “0” (step S302-3-4-2-2 = No), step S302-3-4-2-2 The processing is shifted to 7.

(Step S302-3-4-2-2-3)
In step S302-3-4-2-2-3, 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 S302-3-4-2-2-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-2-2-4.

(Step S302-3-4-2-2-4)
In step S302-3-4-2-2-4, the sub CPU 402 performs an ART preparation state distribution process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 selects one of the ART preparation state A, the ART preparation state B, and the ART preparation state C based on the ART preparation state distribution table (see FIG. 18) provided in the sub ROM 404. The process of determining is performed. 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 ART preparation state storage process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 stores information related to any of the ART preparation state A, the ART preparation state B, and the ART preparation state C determined by the process of step S302-3-4-2-2-4. A process of storing in an ART preparation state storage area provided in the RAM 405 is performed. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-2-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-2-2-6.

(Step S302-3-4-2-6)
In step S302-3-4-2-6, the sub CPU 402 performs a continuous effect end flag setting process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for setting the continuous effect end flag to “ON” and setting the continuous effect end flag. As a result, in the display determination time continuous production process described later, the value of the continuous screen number counter is cleared to “0”, and the continuous production is ended when the normal state is switched to the ART preparation state. In this embodiment, the continuous effect is ended when the normal state is switched to the ART ready state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the continuous effect is continued when the normal state is switched to the ART ready state. You may do it. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-2-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-2-2-7.

(Step S302-3-4-2-2-7)
In step S302-3-4-2-2-7, the sub CPU 402 performs start reception time effect determination processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 stores information related to the winning area stored by the normal state effect determination table (see FIG. 16A) provided in the sub ROM 404 and the game information storage process of step S302-2. Based on the above, processing for determining the production contents is performed. Details of the start reception time effect determination process will be described later. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-2-2-7 is completed, the subroutine for the normal state process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(ART preparation status processing)
Next, the ART preparation state process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the ART preparation state processing.

(Step S302-3-4-4-1)
In step S <b> 302-3-4-4-1, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the ART preparation state A is in effect. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART preparation state A is based on a value stored in an ART preparation state storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the state is the ART preparation state A (step S302-3-4-4-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-4-2, and the ART preparation state A If it is determined that this is not the case (step S302-3-4-4-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-4-5.

(Step S302-3-4-4-2)
In step S302-3-4-4-2, the sub CPU 402 performs a promotion lottery process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs the promotion lottery based on the ART preparation state A promotion lottery table (see FIG. 19A) and information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command. . Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-4-2 is completed, 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 it is determined to shift to the ART preparation state B or the ART preparation state C. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines whether or not it has been decided to shift to the ART preparation state B or the ART preparation state C as a result of the lottery by the promotion lottery process in step S302-3-4-4-2. Perform the process. If it is determined that the transition to the ART preparation state B or the ART preparation state C is determined (step S302-3-4-4-3 = Yes), step S302-3-4-4- 4, when it is determined that it is not determined to shift to the ART preparation state B or ART preparation state C (step S302-3-4-4-3 = No), step S302 The process proceeds to -3--4-4-9.

(Step S302-3-4-4-4)
In step S302-3-4-4-4, the sub CPU 402 performs an ART preparation state update process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 changes the value stored in the ART ready state storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 by the lottery determined by the lottery process of promotion in step S302-3-4-4-2. A process of updating information related to the previous ART preparation state is performed. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-4-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-4-9.

(Step S302-3-4-4-5)
In step S <b> 302-3-4-4-5, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the ART preparation state B is set. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART preparation state B is based on the value stored in the ART preparation state storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the state is the ART preparation state B (step S302-3-4-4-5 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-4-6, and the ART preparation state B is reached. If it is determined that this is not the case (step S302-3-4-4-5 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-4-9.

(Step S302-3-4-4-6)
In step S302-3-4-4-6, the sub CPU 402 performs promotion lottery processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs the promotion lottery based on the ART preparation state B promotion lottery table (see FIG. 19B) and information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command. . Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-4-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-4-7.

(Step S302-3-4-4-7)
In step S <b> 302-3-4-4-7, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not to shift to the ART preparation state C is determined. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not it is determined to shift to the ART preparation state C as a result of the lottery by the promotion lottery process in step S302-3-4-4-6. If it is determined that it is determined to shift to the ART preparation state C (step S302-3-4-4-7 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-4-8. If it is determined that the transition to the ART preparation state C has not been determined (step S302-3-4-4-7 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-4-9. To do.

(Step S302-3-4-4-8)
In step S302-3-4-4-8, the sub CPU 402 performs an ART preparation state update process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 changes the value stored in the ART preparation state storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 by the lottery determined by the promotion lottery process in step S302-3-4-4-6. A process of updating information related to the previous ART preparation state is performed. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-4-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-4-9.

(Step S302-3-4-4-9)
In step S302-3-4-4-9, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect determination process at start reception. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 relates to the ART ready state effect determination table (see FIG. 16B) provided in the sub ROM 404 and the winning area stored by the game information storage process of step S302-2. Based on the information, a process for determining the production contents is performed. Details of the start reception time effect determination process will be described later. When the process of step S302-3-4-4-9 ends, the ART preparation state process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(ART status processing)
Next, the ART state process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the ART state processing.

(Step S302-3-4-5-3)
In step S302-3-4-5-3, the sub CPU 402 performs a lottery process by adding the difference number. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs an extra lottery for the difference number that can be played in the ART state based on the extra difference number determination table (see FIG. 20) and information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command. Do. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-5-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-5-4.

(Step S302-3-4-5-4)
In step S <b> 302-3-4-5-4, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the lottery is won by adding the difference number. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the difference number addition lottery is won as a result of the lottery processing by the difference number addition lottery process in step S302-3-4-5-3. Here, as a result of performing the lottery process for adding the difference number, the sub CPU 402 determines “0” as the additional difference number, that is, determines the difference number of “20” or more as the additional difference number. In this case, it is determined that the lottery is won by adding the difference number. If it is determined that the difference number addition lottery is won (step S302-3-4-5-4 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-5-5, and the difference number addition is added. If it is determined that the lottery is not won (step S302-3-4-5-4 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-5-6.

(Step S302-3-4-5-5)
In step S302-3-4-5-5, the sub CPU 402 performs a difference number addition process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 adds the value of the added difference number won in the lottery process in step S302-3-4-5-3 to the value of the difference number provided in the sub RAM 405. I do. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-5-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-5-6.

(Step S302-3-4-5-6)
In step S302-3-4-5-6, the sub CPU 402 performs start reception time effect determination processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 has information related to the winning area stored by the ART state effect determination table (see FIG. 16C) provided in the sub ROM 404 and the game information storage process of step S302-2. Based on the above, processing for determining the production contents is performed. Details of the start reception time effect determination process will be described later. When the process of step S302-3-4-5-6 is completed, the ART state subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process on the sub control board.

(Direction determination process at start reception)
Next, based on FIG. 38, the start reception time effect determination process will be described. FIG. 38 is a diagram showing a subroutine of start reception time effect determination processing.

(Step S302-3-4-5-6-1)
In step S302-3-4-5-6-1, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not a continuous effect is being performed. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the continuous screen number counter is greater than “0”. If it is determined that the value of the continuous screen number counter is greater than “0” (step S302-3--4-5-6-1 = YES), step S302-3--4-5-6-2 is performed. And when it is determined that the value of the continuous screen number counter is not greater than “0”, ie, “0” or less (step S302-3-4-5-6-1 = NO). ), The process proceeds to step S302-3-4-5-6-3.

(Step S302-3-4-5-6-2)
In step S302-3-4-5-6-2, the sub CPU 402 performs a process during continuous production at the time of start reception. In this process, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect determination process during a continuous effect, a screen division number determination process, a screen division reconstruction process, and the like. Details of the processing during continuous production at the start reception will be described later. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-5-6-2 is completed, the start reception time effect determination process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-4-5-6-3)
In step S302-3-4-5-6-3, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect determination process in the game. Specifically, sub CPU402 performs the process which determines an effect based on the effect determination table according to game state. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-5-6-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-5-6-4.

(Step S302-3-4-5-6-4)
In step S302-3-4-5-6-4, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the effect determined in step S302-3-4-5-6-3 is a continuous effect. . When it is determined that the determined effect is a continuous effect (step S302-3-4-5-6-4 = YES), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-5-6-5. If it is determined that the production is not continuous production (step S302-3-4-5-6-4 = NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-5-6-8.

(Step S302-3-4-5-6-5)
In step S302-3-4-5-6-5, the sub CPU 402 sets the value of the continuous screen number counter to “1”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of storing “1” in the storage area of the continuous screen number counter of the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-5-6-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-5-6-6.

(Step S302-3-4-5-6-6)
In step S302-3-4-5-6-6, the sub CPU 402 performs storage processing of the continuous effect. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for storing the determined effect number and the number of continuous effects in the first screen holding area of the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-5-6-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-5-6-7.

(Step S302-3-4-5-6-7)
In step S <b> 302-3-4-5-6-7, the sub CPU 402 performs continuous effect setting processing in the game. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs an execution control process of an effect based on the determined continuous effect and the value of the number of continuous effects so that an effect process can be performed on the effect control board 410 including the image control unit 420. . Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-5-6-7 is completed, the start reception time effect determination process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-4-5-6-8)
In step S <b> 302-3-4-5-6-8, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect (single effect) setting process in the game. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect execution control process based on the determined effect so that the effect process can be performed on the effect control board 410 including the image control unit 420. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-5-6-8 is completed, the subroutine for the start reception effect determination process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Processing during continuous production at start reception)
Next, based on FIG. 39, the process during continuous production at the time of start reception will be described. FIG. 39 is a diagram illustrating a subroutine of processing during continuous production at the time of start reception.

(Step S302-3-4-5-6-2-1)
In step S302-3-4-5-6-2-1, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect determination process during the continuous effect. Specifically, sub CPU402 performs the process which determines an effect based on the production determination table during production | presentation in continuous production corresponding to the said game state. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 refers to the effect determination table during continuous effects set for each gaming state, and determines whether or not there is an effect based on the current number of divided screens and the added difference number. If it is determined that there is an effect, the sub CPU 402 further determines a detailed effect using an effect determination table (not shown). Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-5-6-2-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-5-6-2-2.

(Step S302-3-4-5-6-2-2)
In step S <b> 302-3-4-5-6-2-2, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not there is an effect. If it is determined that the presence is selected (step S302-3-4-5-6-2-2 = YES), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-5-6-2-3. If it is determined that the presence of presentation has been selected (step S302-3-4-5-6-2-2 = NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-5-6-2-5. Migrate processing.

(Step S302-3-4-5-6-2-3)
In step S302-3-4-5-6-2-3, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of adding “1” to the value of the continuous screen number counter. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-5-6-2-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-5-6-2-4.

(Step S302-3-4-5-6-2-4)
In step S302-3-4-5-6-2-4, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for storing the determined effect and the number of continuous effects in the final screen holding area. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 stores the step S302-3--4-5-6-2 in the effect number storage area and the continuous effect number storage area of the screen holding area indicated by the value of the continuous screen number counter of the sub RAM 405. A process of storing the number of effects determined in the process -1 and the number of continuous effects is performed. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-5-6-2-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-5-6-2-5.

(Step S302-3-4-5-6-2-5)
In step S <b> 302-3-4-5-6-2-5, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the value of the continuous screen number counter is different from the value of the previous continuous screen number counter. If it is determined that the value of the continuous screen number counter is different from the value of the previous continuous screen number counter (step S302-3--4-5-6-2-5 = YES), step S302- If the process is shifted to 3-4-5-6-2-6, and it is determined that the value of the continuous screen number counter is not different from the value of the previous continuous screen number counter, that is, it is determined that they are the same (Step S302-3-4-5-6-2-5 = NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-5-6-2-7.

(Step S302-3-4-5-6-2-6)
In step S302-3-4-5-6-2-6, the sub CPU 402 performs screen reconstruction processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for newly reconstructing the screen with the value of the continuous screen number counter. For example, if the value of the continuous screen number counter is larger than the value of the previous continuous screen number counter, the number of divisions is increased to form a new divided screen. If the value of the continuous screen number counter is smaller than the value of the previous continuous screen number counter, the divided screens are combined to form a new screen configuration.

  Note that the screen division may be performed by dividing one screen into two or by reconfiguring a plurality of screens into divided screens. For example, what was divided into two screens may be divided into only one third with one screen remaining unchanged, or both screens may be reconfigured and divided into one third. The screen may be reconfigured. Similarly, the screens may be combined with only one screen, or a plurality of screens may be reconfigured to form a re-divided screen. For example, when a screen divided into three is used as two screens, only one of the other two screens may be combined with one screen remaining unchanged, or all screens may be reconfigured. Then, it is also possible to reconfigure the divided screens by half. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-5-6-2-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-5-6-2-7.

(Step S302-3-4-5-6-2-7)
In step S302-3-4-5-6-2-7, the sub CPU 402 substitutes “0” for the variable n. Here, the variable n is used to indicate each of the plurality of divided display areas. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-5-6-2-7 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-5-6-2-8.

(Step S302-3-4-5-6-2-8)
In step S302-3-4-5-6-2-8, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of adding “1” to the variable n. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 assigns “n + 1” to the variable n. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-5-6-2-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-5-6-2-9.

(Step S302-3-4-5-6-2-9)
In step S302-3-4-5-6-2-9, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect setting process for each display area. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for reading and setting an effect based on the effect number of the nth screen holding area and the value of the continuous effect counter in the nth display area. Note that effect data other than screen data, for example, sound effect data, is set only when the target display area is the first display area, that is, when n = 1, and other display areas are the target. In this case, it is not set. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-5-6-2-9 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-5-6-2-10.

(Step S302-3-4-5-6-2-10)
In step S302-3-4-5-6-2-10, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the variable n is equal to or greater than the value of the continuous screen number counter. If it is determined that the variable n is greater than or equal to the value of the continuous screen number counter (step S302-3-4-5-6-2-10 = YES), the subroutine for the continuous production process at the start reception is executed. If the variable n is determined not to be greater than or equal to the value of the continuous screen number counter (step S302-3-4-5-6-2), the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process on the sub control board. 10 = NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-5-6-2-8.

  In the present embodiment, the production data other than the screen data, for example, the audio production data is generated only when the first display area is a target. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Other display areas may be targeted. For example, the latest display area, that is, the latest effect may be targeted. Further, although the effect data other than the screen data is targeted for only one effect, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of (including all) effects may be generated.

(Process when payout number command is received)
Next, a process at the time of receiving a payout number command will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 40 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing upon receipt of a payout number command.

(Step S302-3-14-1)
In step S302-3-14-1, the sub CPU 402 determines whether or not it is in the ART gaming state. 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 S302-3-14-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-14-2, and the state number is “03”. If it is determined that this is not the case (step S302-3-14-1 = No), the subroutine of the payout number command reception process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-14-2)
In step S <b> 302-3-14-2, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for calculating the number of acquired differences in the game. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 obtains the value of the payout number of the game from the payout number command, subtracts the value of the BET number stored when the BET number command is received from the value of the payout number, and acquires the game Calculate the difference value. When the display combination is “replay”, the payout number is “0”, but “3” is automatically added and the BET value is subtracted (0 + 3-3 = 0). The value of the acquired difference number is calculated as “0”. 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 S302-3-14-3, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the game acquisition difference number is greater than “0”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the game acquisition difference number calculated by the calculation process of the acquisition difference number in step S302-3-14-2 is a positive value. Do. If it is determined that the value of the game acquisition difference number is a positive value (step S302-3-14-3 = YES), the process proceeds to step S302-3-14-4. If it is determined that the value of the game acquisition difference number is not a positive value (step S302-3-14-3 = NO), the payout number command reception process subroutine is terminated, and the main process in the sub control board is completed. The process proceeds to step S303.

(Step S302-3-14-4)
In step S302-3-14-4, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for updating the value of the difference counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 subtracts the value of the game acquisition difference number calculated by the calculation process of the acquisition difference number in step S302-3-14-2 from the value of the difference number counter, Update the counter value. Then, when the process of step S302-3-14-4 is completed, the subroutine of the payout number command reception process is ended, 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 S302-3-16-1)
In step S302-3-16-1, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether a red 7 replay, a blue 7 replay, or a follow replay is displayed. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines that the combination of symbols related to the red 7 replay, the blue 7 replay, or the follow replay is an effective line based on the information related to the display determination command stored by the game information storage process of step S302-2. A process of determining whether or not it is displayed above is performed. If it is determined that red 7 replay, blue 7 replay, or follow replay is displayed (step S302-3-16-1 = YES), the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-2, and red is displayed. When it is determined that 7 replay, blue 7 replay, and follow replay are not displayed (step S302-3-16-1 = NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-3.

(Step S302-3-16-2)
In step S302-3-16-2, the sub CPU 402 performs red / blue 7 / follow replay display processing. In this process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting the value of the difference number counter provided in the sub RAM 405 based on the value stored in the ART preparation state storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Details of the red / blue 7 / follow replay display process will be described later. Then, when the process of step S302-3-16-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-5.

(Step S302-3-16-3)
In step S302-3-16-3, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not a blank is displayed. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines whether or not the combination of symbols related to the blank has been displayed on the active line based on the information related to the display determination command stored by the game information storage process of step S302-2. Perform the process. If it is determined that a blank is displayed (step S302-3-16-3 = YES), the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-4, and it is determined that no blank is displayed. In this case (step S302-3-16-3 = NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-5.

(Step S302-3-16-4)
In step S302-3-16-4, the sub CPU 402 performs blank display processing. In the process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining the number of games for shifting to the ART preparation state. Details of the blank display process will be described later. Then, when the process of step S302-3-16-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-5.

(Step S302-3-16-5)
In step S302-3-16-5, the sub CPU 402 performs display determination time 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. Details of the display determination time effect determination process will be described later. Then, when the process of step S302-3-16-5 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.

(Red 7 / Blue 7 / Follow replay display process)
Next, based on FIG. 42, the red 7 / blue 7 / follow replay display process will be described. FIG. 42 is a diagram showing a subroutine of red 7 / blue 7 / follow replay display processing.

(Step S302-3-16-2-1)
In step S302-3-16-2-1, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number is “01”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the state number “01” is stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the state number is “01” (step S302-3-16-2-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-2-2, and the state number Is determined not to be “01” (step S302-3-16-2-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-2-6.

(Step S302-3-16-2-2)
In step S302-3-16-2-2, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning area is “04”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines whether or not the winning area is “04” based on the information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command stored by the game information storing process of step S302-2. The process which determines is performed. If it is determined that the winning area is “04” (step S302-3-16-2-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-2-3, and the winning area is determined. Is determined not to be “04” (step S302-3-16-2-2 = No), the subroutine for red 7 / blue 7 / follow replay display processing is terminated and the display determination command is received. The process proceeds to step S302-3-16-5 of the process.

(Step S302-3-16-2-3)
In step S302-3-16-2-3, 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 S302-3-16-2-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-2-4.

(Step S302-3-16-2-4)
In step S302-3-16-2-4, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “300” to the value of the difference sheet counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “300” to the value of the difference counter provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-16-2-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-2-5.

(Step S302-3-16-2-5)
In step S302-3-16-2-5, the sub CPU 402 performs a continuous effect end flag setting process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for setting the continuous effect end flag to “ON” and setting the continuous effect end flag. As a result, in the display determination time continuous effect processing described later, the value of the continuous screen number counter is cleared to “0”, and the continuous effect is ended when the normal state is switched to the ART state. In this embodiment, the continuous effect is ended when the normal state is switched to the ART state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the continuous effect is continued when the normal state is switched to the ART state. May be. When the processing of step S302-3-16-2-5 is completed, the subroutine for red 7 / blue 7 / follow replay display processing is terminated, and step S302-3-16-5 of the display determination command reception processing is completed. The process is transferred to.

(Step S302-3-16-2-6)
In step S302-3-16-2-6, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine 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 S302-3-16-2-6 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-2-7, and the state number Is determined not to be “02” (step S302-3-16-2-6 = No), the red 7 / blue 7 / follow replay display processing subroutine is terminated, and the display determination command reception processing is completed. The process proceeds to step S302-3-16-5.

(Step S302-3-16-2-7)
In step S <b> 302-3-16-2-7, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the ART preparation state A is in effect. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART preparation state A is based on a value stored in an ART preparation state storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the state is the ART preparation state A (step S302-3-16-2-7 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-2-8, and the ART preparation state A is determined. If it is determined that this is not the case (step S302-3-16-2-7 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-2-11.

(Step S302-3-16-2-8)
In step S302-3-16-2-8, 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 S302-3-16-2-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-2-9.

(Step S302-3-16-2-9)
In step S302-3-16-2-9, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “80” to the value of the difference sheet counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “80” to the value of the difference sheet counter provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-16-2-9 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-2-10.

(Step S302-3-16-2-10)
In step S302-3-16-2-10, the sub CPU 402 performs a continuous effect end flag setting process. As a result, when the ART preparation state A is switched to the ART state, the continuous performance is ended. In this embodiment, the continuous production is ended when the ART preparation state A is switched to the ART state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the continuous production is performed when the ART preparation state A is switched to the ART state. It may be continued. When the processing of step S302-3-16-2-10 is completed, the subroutine for red 7 / blue 7 / follow replay display processing is terminated, and step S302-3-16-5 of the display determination command reception processing is completed. The process is transferred to.

(Step S302-3-16-2-11)
In step S <b> 302-3-16-2-11, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the ART preparation state B is set. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART preparation state B is based on the value stored in the ART preparation state storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the state is the ART preparation state B (step S302-3-16-2-11 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-2-12, and the ART preparation state B is reached. If it is determined that this is not the case (step S302-3-16-2-11 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-2-15.

(Step S302-3-16-2-12)
In step S302-3-16-2-12, 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 S302-3-16-2-12 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-2-13.

(Step S302-3-16-2-13)
In step S302-3-16-2-13, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “150” to the value of the difference sheet counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “150” to the value of the difference sheet counter provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-16-2-13 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-2-14.

(Step S302-3-16-2-14)
In step S302-3-16-2-14, the sub CPU 402 performs a continuous effect end flag setting process. As a result, when the ART preparation state B is switched to the ART state, the continuous performance is ended. In the present embodiment, the continuous production is ended when the ART preparation state B is switched to the ART state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the continuous production is performed when the ART preparation state B is switched to the ART state. It may be continued. When the processing of step S302-3-16-2-14 is completed, the subroutine for red 7 / blue 7 / follow replay display processing is terminated, and step S302-3-16-5 of display determination command reception processing is completed. The process is transferred to.

(Step S302-3-16-2-15)
In step S302-3-16-2-15, 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 S302-3-16-2-15 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-2-16.

(Step S302-3-16-2-16)
In step S302-3-16-2-16, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “300” to the value of the difference sheet counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “300” to the value of the difference counter provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-16-2-16 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-2-17.

(Step S302-3-16-2-17)
In step S302-3-16-2-17, the sub CPU 402 performs a continuous effect end flag setting process. As a result, when the ART preparation state C is switched to the ART state, the continuous performance is ended. In this embodiment, the continuous production is ended when the ART preparation state C is switched to the ART state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the continuous production is performed when the ART preparation state C is switched to the ART state. It may be continued. When the processing of step S302-3-16-2-17 is completed, the subroutine for red 7 / blue 7 / follow replay display processing is terminated, and step S302-3-16-5 of the display determination command reception processing is completed. The process is transferred to.

(Blank display processing)
Next, the blank display process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 43 shows a subroutine for blank display processing.

(Step S302-3-16-4-1)
In step S302-3-16-4-1, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number is “03”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number “03” is stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the state number is “03” (step S302-3-16-4-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-4-2, and the state number is set. Is determined not to be “03” (step S302-3-16-4-1 = No), the subroutine for blank display processing is terminated, and step S302-3-16 of display determination command reception processing is terminated. The process is shifted to -5.

(Step S302-3-16-4-2)
In step S302-3-16-4-2, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the value of the difference sheet counter is “0” or less. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the difference sheet counter provided in the sub RAM 405 is “0” or less. If it is determined that the value of the difference counter is “0” or less (step S302-3-16-4-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-4-3. If it is determined that the value of the difference counter is not equal to or less than “0” (step S302-3-16-4-2 = No), the blank display processing subroutine is terminated and the display determination command is received. The processing shifts to step S302-3-16-5 of the time processing.

(Step S302-3-16-4-3)
In step S302-3-16-4-3, 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 S302-3-16-4-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-4-4.

(Step S302-3-16-4-4)
In step S302-3-16-4-4, the sub CPU 402 performs an ART preparation state transition game number determination process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines and determines the range of the number of games until the transition to the ART preparation state based on the ART preparation state transition game number determination table (see FIG. 17) provided in the sub ROM 404. Within the range of the number of games played, control is performed to determine the number of games until the transition to the ART ready state by lottery. Then, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for storing the number of games until the determined ART preparation state is shifted to the ART preparation state transition game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-16-4-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-4-5.

(Step S302-3-16-4-5)
In step S302-3-16-4-5, the sub CPU 402 performs a continuous effect end flag setting process. Thereby, when switching from the ART state to the normal state, the continuous performance is ended. In this embodiment, the continuous effect is ended when the ART state is switched to the normal state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the continuous effect is continued when the ART state is switched to the normal state. May be. When the process of step S302-3-16-4-5 ends, the subroutine for blank display processing ends, and the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-5 for display determination command reception processing.

(Determination processing at the time of display judgment)
Next, the display determination time effect determination process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 44 is a diagram showing a subroutine of display determination time effect determination processing.

(Step S302-3-16-5-1)
In step S302-3-16-5-1, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not a continuous effect is being performed. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the continuous screen number counter is greater than “0”. If it is determined that the value of the continuous screen number counter is greater than “0” (step S302-3-16-5-1 = YES), the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-5-2. If it is determined that the value of the continuation screen number counter is not greater than “0”, ie, “0” or less (step S302-3-16-5-1 = NO), step S302-3 The process proceeds to -16-5-3.

(Step S302-3-16-5-2)
In step S <b> 302-3-16-5-2, the sub CPU 402 performs a process during continuous determination during display determination. In this process, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect setting based on a stop operation, a continuous effect end determination process, and the like. Details of the processing during continuous presentation at the time of display determination will be described later. When the process of step S302-3-16-5-2 is completed, the display determination time effect determination process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-16-5-3)
In step S302-3-16-5-3, 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 S302-3-16-5-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-5-4.

(Step S302-3-16-5-4)
In step S302-3-16-5-4, the sub CPU 402 performs setting processing for the determined effect. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect execution control process based on the determined effect so that the effect process can be performed on the effect control board 410 including the image control unit 420. When the processing of step S302-3-16-5-4 is completed, the display determination time effect determination processing subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main processing in the sub control board.

(Processing during continuous presentation at the time of display judgment)
Next, based on FIG. 45, a description will be given of the processing during continuous presentation time at the time of display determination. FIG. 45 is a diagram illustrating a subroutine of the processing during continuous production at the time of display determination.

(Step S302-3-16-5-2-1)
In step S302-3-16-5-2-1, the sub CPU 402 substitutes “0” for the variable n. Here, the variable n is used to indicate each of the plurality of divided display areas. Then, when the process of step S302-3-16-5-2-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-5-2-2.

(Step S302-3-16-5-2-2)
In step S302-3-16-5-2-2, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of adding “1” to the variable n. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 assigns “n + 1” to the variable n. Then, when the process of step S302-3-16-5-2-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-5-2-3.

(Step S302-3-16-5-2-3)
In step S302-3-16-5-2-3, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect setting process for each display area. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 reads and sets effects based on the effect number of the nth screen holding area, the value of the continuous effect counter, the stop operation order, the stop operation position, and the like in the nth display area. Do.
Note that, at the time of display determination, as in the case of start acceptance, presentation data other than screen data is set only when the target display area is the first display area, and other display areas are the target. Do not set to. Further, when the start data is received and the effect data other than the screen data is not the first display area but the other display area, the effect data of the same display area is output even at the time of display determination. Like that. However, at the time of display determination, if the continuous production ends on a predetermined divided screen and a special result, for example, the transition to the ART state is decided, the audio of the target divided screen is output. It is desirable to make it. Then, when the process of step S302-3-16-5-2-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-5-2-4.

(Step S302-3-16-5-2-4)
In step S <b> 302-3-16-5-2-4, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the variable n is equal to or greater than the value of the continuous screen number counter. If it is determined that the variable n is greater than or equal to the value of the continuous screen number counter (step S302-3-16-5-2-4 = YES), step S302-3-16-5-2-5. If it is determined that the variable n is not equal to or greater than the value of the continuous screen number counter (step S302-3-16-5-2-4 = NO), step S302-3-16-5 is performed. The processing is shifted to 2-2.

(Step S302-3-16-5-2-5)
In step S302-3-16-5-2-5, the sub CPU 402 performs divided screen data update processing. In the process, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect data update process stored in each screen holding area. Details of the split screen data update processing will be described later. Then, when the process of step S302-3-16-5-2-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-5-2-6.

(Step S302-3-16-5-2-6)
In step S302-3-16-5-2-6, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the continuous effect end flag is ON. If it is determined that the continuous effect end flag is ON (step S302-3-16-5-2-6 = YES), the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-5-2-7. If it is determined that the continuous effect end flag is not ON (step S302-3-16-5-2-6 = NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-5-2-9. .

(Step S302-3-16-5-2-7)
In step S302-3-16-5-2-7, the sub CPU 402 assigns “0” to the previous continuous screen number counter and “0” to the continuous screen number counter. Then, when the process of step S302-3-16-5-2-7 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-5-2-8.

(Step S302-3-16-5-2-8)
In step S302-3-16-5-2-8, the sub CPU 402 sets the continuous effect end flag to “OFF”. Then, when the process of step S302-3-16-5-2-8 is completed, the subroutine of the process during continuous determination during display determination is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-16-5-2-9)
In step S302-3-16-5-2-9, the sub CPU 402 substitutes the value of the continuous screen number counter for the previous continuous screen number counter. Then, when the process of step S302-3-16-5-2-9 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-5-2-10.

(Step S302-3-16-5-2-10)
In step S302-3-16-5-2-10, the sub CPU 402 substitutes the value of the variable n for the continuous screen number counter. Here, the variable n is updated to the number of continuous effects continued in the next game in the divided screen data update process (step S302-3-16-5-2-5; details will be described later). Then, when the process of step S302-3-16-5-2-10 is completed, the subroutine of the display determination time continuous rendering process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Split screen data update process)
Next, the split screen data update process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 46 is a diagram showing a subroutine of divided screen data update processing.

(Step S302-3-16-5-2-5-1)
In step S302-3-16-5-2-5-1, the sub CPU 402 substitutes “0” for the variable n and the variable k. Here, the variable n is used to indicate each of the plurality of divided display areas, and the variable k is used to indicate each of the storage areas of the plurality of stored screens. Then, when step S302-3-16-5-2-5-1 is completed, the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-5-2-5-2.

(Step S302-3-16-5-2-5-2)
In step S302-3-16-5-2-5-2, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of adding “1” to the variable k. Then, when the process of step S302-3-16-5-2-5-2 is completed, the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-5-2-5-3.

(Step S302-3-16-5-2-5-3)
In step S302-3-16-5-2-5-3, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the continuous effect number counter in the k-th screen holding area. Then, when step S302-3-16-5-2-5-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-5-2-5-4.

(Step S302-3-16-5-2-5-5)
In step S302-3-16-5-2-5-4, the sub CPU 402 determines whether or not the value of the continuous effect number counter in the k-th screen holding area is larger than “0”, that is, in the k-th screen holding area. A process is performed to determine whether or not the continuous effect continues in the next game. If it is determined that the value of the continuous effect number counter in the k-th screen holding area is greater than “0” (step S302-3-16-5-2-5-4 = YES), step S302-3 is performed. When the process proceeds to -16-5-2-5-5, and it is determined that the value of the continuous effect number counter in the kth screen holding area is not larger than “0”, that is, the kth screen holding area is continuous If the value of the performance counter is “0” (step S302-3-16-5-2-5-4 = NO), the process is performed in step S302-3-16-5-2-5-8. Transition.

(Step S302-3-16-5-2-5-5)
In step S302-3-16-5-2-5-5, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of adding “1” to the variable n. Then, when the process of step S302-3-16-5-2-5-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-5-2-5-6.

(Step S302-3-16-5-2-5-6)
In step S302-3-16-5-2-5-6, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the variable k is different from the variable n. If it is determined that the variable k is different from the variable n (step S302-3-16-5-2-5-6 = YES), step S302-3-16-5-2-5- When the process proceeds to 7 and it is determined that the variable k is not different from the variable n, that is, is the same (step S302-3-16-5-2-5-6 = NO), step S302 is performed. The process proceeds to -3-16-5-2-5-8.
Note that the processing of step S302-3-16-5-2-5-6 is performed in order to avoid overwriting the same area in the processing of next step S302-3-16-5-2-5-7. This is provided, and the processing of step S302-3-16-5-2-5-6 may not be provided.

(Step S302-3-16-5-2-5-7)
In step S <b> 302-3-16-5-2-5-7, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to shift the effect number of the kth screen holding area, the value of the continuous effect count counter, and the like to the nth screen holding area. When the process of step S302-3-16-5-2-5-7 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-5-2-5-8.

(Step S302-3-16-5-2-5-8)
In step S302-3-16-5-2-5-8, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the variable k is equal to or greater than the value of the continuous screen number counter. And when it determines with the variable k being more than the value of a continuation screen number counter (step S302-3-16-5-2-5-8 = YES), step S302-3-16-5-2. When the process proceeds to -5-9 and it is determined that the variable k is not equal to or greater than the value of the continuous screen number counter, that is, when there is an unprocessed screen holding area (step S302-3-16-5). 2-5-8 = NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-5-2-5-2.

(Step S302-3-16-5-2-5-9)
In step S302-3-16-5-2-5-9, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the variable k is larger than the variable n. That is, it is determined whether or not the continuous production is finished in the game and the number of screens to be continued is less than the number of screens stored in the screen holding area. If it is determined that the variable k is larger than the variable n (step S302-3-16-5-2-5-9 = YES), step S302-3-16-5-2-5-10 If the variable k is not larger than the variable n, that is, it is determined that the number of screens to be continued is not decreasing (step S302-3-16-5-2-5-9 = NO) ), The divided screen data update process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-5-2-6 of the process during continuous determination during display determination.

(Step S302-3-16-5-2-5-10)
In step S302-3-16-5-2-5-10, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for substituting the value of the variable n into the variable k. Then, when the process of step S302-3-16-5-2-5-10 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-5-2-5-11.

(Step S302-3-16-5-2-5-11)
In step S302-3-16-5-2-5-11, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of adding “1” to the variable k. Then, when the process of step S302-3-16-5-2-5-11 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-5-2-5-12.

(Step S302-3-16-5-2-5-12)
In step S302-3-16-5-2-5-12, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for clearing (initializing) data in the k-th screen holding area. Then, when the process of step S302-3-16-5-2-5-12 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-5-2-5-13.

(Step S302-3-16-5-2-5-13)
In step S302-3-16-5-2-5-13, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the variable k is equal to or greater than the value of the continuous screen number counter. If it is determined that the variable k is equal to or greater than the value of the continuous screen number counter (step S302-3-16-5-2-5-13 = YES), the divided screen data update processing subroutine is terminated. Then, the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-5-2-6 in the process of continuous presentation at the time of display determination, and when it is determined that the variable k is not equal to or greater than the value of the continuous screen number counter, that is, the data is cleared. If there is a screen holding area that needs to be stored (step S302-3-16-5-2-5-13 = NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-5-2-5-11.

(Animation displayed on the liquid crystal display 46 when a screen split occurs)
Next, based on FIG. 47 to FIG. 51, an explanation will be given of an animation that is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 by dividing a screen when a new effect occurs during the execution of the continuous effect.
First, an effect screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 when two continuous effects are generated will be described. FIG. 47 is a diagram showing an example of an effect screen when a second continuous effect occurs during the continuation of the first continuous effect.

  As shown in FIG. 47 (a), the initial effect of the first continuous effect (the effect screen in which the left ally character and the right enemy character face each other) in the display area 710 over the entire display area of the liquid crystal display device 46. Is displayed. Next, as shown in FIG. 47 (b), a progress effect of the first continuous effect (effect screen on which the teammate character is attacking) is displayed in the display area 710. Next, as shown in FIG. 47 (c), in the display area 710, one game end effect (hereinafter referred to as provisional end effect) indicating the continuation of the first continuous effect to the next game; Screen) is displayed. Up to this point, one game (one single game) is displayed.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 47 (d), in the next game, a second continuous effect occurs, and the entire display area of the liquid crystal display device 46 is divided into a display area 721 and a display area 722. The The display area 721 displays the initial effect of the second game of the first continuous effect (the effect screen in which the teammate character and the enemy character face each other), and the display area 722 displays the second continuous effect. The initial production of the first game (the production screen where players are confronting each other on the volleyball court) is displayed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 47 (e), the display area 721 displays the progress effect of the first continuous effect (the effect screen on which the teammate character is attacking), and the display area 722 displays the second effect. A continuous effect progress effect (effect screen on which a teammate character attacks) is displayed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 47 (f), the display area 721 displays the end effect of the first continuous effect (the effect screen where the teammate character lost), and the display area 722 displays the second continuous effect. Tentative end effect (effect screen in which the enemy character picks up the ball) is displayed. Up to this point, the game is displayed in one game, the first continuous effect ends, and the second continuous effect continues.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 47 (g), in the next game, the screen division is canceled, and the initial effect (second game) of the second continuous effect is displayed in the display area 710 over the entire display area of the liquid crystal display device 46. A production screen where players are confronting each other on the volleyball court) is displayed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 47 (h), a progress effect of the second continuous effect (an effect screen on which the teammate character attacks) is displayed in the display area 710. Further, as shown in FIG. 47 (i), a progress effect of the second continuous effect (an effect screen in which the attack of the teammate character is determined) is displayed in the display area 710.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 47 (j), the display area 710 displays the end effect of the second continuous effect (display of the added number of images and an effect screen on which the teammate character is pleased). Then, the second continuous effect is also finished, and the normal game is returned from the next game.

  Next, an effect screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 when four consecutive effects are generated will be described. FIG. 48 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect screen when the second to fourth continuous effects occur during the continuation of the first continuous effect.

  As shown in FIG. 48 (a), the initial effect of the first continuous effect (the effect screen in which the left ally character and the right enemy character face each other) in the display area 710 that covers the entire display area of the liquid crystal display device 46. Is displayed. After that, the effect has passed, and as shown in FIG. 48B, a temporary end effect of the first continuous effect (effect screen in which the enemy character is fighting back) is displayed in the display area 710. Up to here is displayed in one game.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 48 (c), in the next game, a second continuous effect occurs, and the entire display area of the liquid crystal display device 46 is divided into a display area 721 and a display area 722. The display area 721 displays the initial effect of the second game of the first continuous effect (the effect screen in which the teammate character and the enemy character face each other), and the display area 722 displays the second effect of the second continuous effect. An initial production of a game (production screen where players are confronting each other on the volleyball court) is displayed.

  After that, the production has passed, and as shown in FIG. 48D, the display area 721 displays the temporary end effect of the first continuous production (the production screen in which the enemy character is fighting back). Displays the provisional end effect of the second continuous effect (the effect screen in which the enemy character picks up the ball). Up to this point, one game is displayed, and the first and second continuous effects continue.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 48E, in the next game, a third continuous effect occurs, and the two-divided display area (the display area 721 and the display area 722) of the liquid crystal display device 46 is reconfigured. The display area 731, the display area 732, and the display area 733 are divided into three. The display area 731 displays the initial effect of the third game of the first continuous effect (the effect screen in which the teammate character and the enemy character face each other), and the display region 732 displays the second continuous effect. The initial effect of the second game (the effect screen in which the players are confronting each other on the volleyball court) is displayed, and the initial effect of the first game of the third continuous effect (boxing between the ally character and the enemy character is displayed in the display area 733. A production screen (with a gloved face to face) is displayed.

  After that, the effect has passed, and as shown in FIG. 48 (f), the display area 731 displays the temporary end effect of the first continuous effect (the effect screen in which the enemy character is fighting back), and the display area 732. Displays the temporary end effect of the second continuous effect (effect screen in which the enemy character picks up the ball), and the display area 733 displays the temporary end effect of the third continuous effect (the ally character punches the enemy character). The production screen) is displayed. Up to this point, one game is displayed, and the first continuous effect, the second continuous effect, and the third continuous effect continue.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 48G, in the next game, a fourth continuous effect is generated, and the three-division display area (the display area 731, the display area 732, and the display area 733) of the liquid crystal display device 46. Is reconfigured and divided into a display area 741, a display area 742, a display area 743, and a display area 744. Then, the display area 741 displays the initial effect of the fourth game of the first continuous effect (the effect screen where the teammate character and the enemy character face each other), and the display area 742 displays the second continuous effect. The initial effect of the third game (the effect screen on which the players are confronting each other on the volleyball court) is displayed, and the initial effect of the second game of the third continuous effect (boxing between the ally character and the enemy character is displayed in the display area 743. The display screen 744 displays the initial effect of the first game of the fourth continuous effect (the effect screen in which the teammate character is holding the batter box). .

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 48 (h), the display area 741 displays the end effect of the first continuous effect (the effect screen where the teammate character lost), and the display area 742 displays the first effect. A temporary end effect of the second continuous effect (an effect screen in which the enemy character picks up the ball) is displayed, and a temporary end effect of the third continuous effect (the teammate character avoids the punch of the enemy character) is displayed in the display area 743. The display area 744 displays the provisional end effect of the fourth continuous effect (the effect screen in which the hit ball hit by the teammate character becomes foul). Up to this point, the game is displayed in one game, the first continuous effect ends, and the second continuous effect, the third continuous effect, and the fourth continuous effect continue.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 48 (i), in the next game, the quadrant display area (the display area 741, the display area 742, the display area 743, and the display area 744) of the liquid crystal display device 46 is reconfigured. The display area 734, the display area 735, and the display area 736 are divided into three. The display area 734 displays the initial effect of the fourth game of the second continuous effect (the effect screen on which the player faces the volleyball court), and the display area 735 indicates the third effect of the third continuous effect. The initial effect of the third game (the effect screen in which the teammate character and the enemy character face each other wearing boxing gloves) is displayed, and in the display area 736, the initial effect of the second game of the fourth continuous effect (ally character) Is displayed in the batter box).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 48J, there is a method of reconstructing the screen, and combining the display area 741 and the display area 742 of the liquid crystal display device 46 to form the display area 737. At this time, the display area 743 and the display area 744 are preferably inherited from the previous game. Further, as shown in FIG. 48 (e), the display may be returned to the original three-divided display area of the upper two screens and the lower one screen, which includes the display area 731, the display area 732, and the display area 733.

  Next, a description will be given of the effect screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 when the continuous effect started later ends earlier than the continuous effect started from before. FIG. 49 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect screen in the case where the second continuous effect occurs and ends during the continuation of the first continuous effect.

  As shown in FIG. 49 (a), the initial effect of the first continuous effect (the effect screen in which the left ally character and the right enemy character face each other) in the display area 710 over the entire display area of the liquid crystal display device 46. Is displayed. After that, the effect has passed, and as shown in FIG. 49 (b), the provisional end effect of the first continuous effect (the effect screen in which the enemy character is fighting back) is displayed in the display area 710. Up to here is displayed in one game.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 49C, in the next game, a second continuous effect occurs, and the entire display area of the liquid crystal display device 46 is divided into a display area 721 and a display area 722. The display area 721 displays the initial effect of the second game of the first continuous effect (the effect screen in which the teammate character and the enemy character face each other), and the display area 722 displays the second effect of the second continuous effect. An initial production of a game (production screen where players are confronting each other on the volleyball court) is displayed.

  After that, the effect has passed, and as shown in FIG. 49 (d), the display area 721 displays the temporary end effect of the first continuous effect (the effect screen in which the enemy character is fighting back), and the display area 722. Displays the provisional end effect of the second continuous effect (the effect screen in which the enemy character picks up the ball). Up to this point, one game is displayed, and the first and second continuous effects continue.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 49 (e), in the next game, in the display area 721, there is an initial effect of the third game of the first continuous effect (the effect screen on which the teammate character and the enemy character face each other). In the display area 722, the initial effect of the second game of the second continuous effect (the effect screen on which the players are facing each other on the volleyball court) is displayed.

  After that, the effect has passed, and as shown in FIG. 49F, the display area 721 displays the temporary end effect of the first continuous effect (the effect screen in which the enemy character is fighting back). Displays the end effect of the second continuous effect (the effect screen in which the teammate character has dropped his shoulders). Up to this point, the game is displayed in one game, and the first continuous effect continues, but the second continuous effect ends.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 49 (g), in the next game, the screen division is canceled, and the initial effect (fourth game) of the first continuous effect is displayed in the display area 710 over the entire display area of the liquid crystal display device 46. An effect screen in which players are facing each other on the volleyball court) is displayed, and the effect is performed in the same manner.

  Next, an effect screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 when a plurality of continuous effects end simultaneously will be described. FIG. 50 is a diagram showing an example of an effect screen in the case where the first and second continuous effects end simultaneously during execution of the first, second, and third continuous effects.

  As shown in FIG. 50 (a), the initial effect of the first continuous effect (the effect screen in which the left ally character and the right enemy character face each other) in the display area 710 over the entire display area of the liquid crystal display device 46. Is displayed. After that, the effect has passed, and as shown in FIG. 50B, a temporary end effect of the first continuous effect (effect screen in which the enemy character is fighting back) is displayed in the display area 710. Up to here is displayed in one game.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 50 (c), in the next game, a second continuous effect occurs, and the entire display area of the liquid crystal display device 46 is divided into a display area 721 and a display area 722. The display area 721 displays the initial effect of the second game of the first continuous effect (the effect screen in which the teammate character and the enemy character face each other), and the display area 722 displays the second effect of the second continuous effect. An initial production of a game (production screen where players are confronting each other on the volleyball court) is displayed.

  After that, the effect has passed, and as shown in FIG. 50D, the display area 721 displays the temporary end effect of the first continuous effect (the effect screen in which the enemy character is fighting back), and the display area 722. Displays the provisional end effect of the second continuous effect (the effect screen in which the enemy character picks up the ball). Up to this point, one game is displayed, and the first and second continuous effects continue.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 50E, in the next game, a third continuous effect occurs, and the two-divided display area (the display area 721 and the display area 722) of the liquid crystal display device 46 is reconstructed. The display area 731, the display area 732, and the display area 733 are divided into three. The display area 731 displays the initial effect of the third game of the first continuous effect (the effect screen in which the teammate character and the enemy character face each other), and the display region 732 displays the second continuous effect. The initial effect of the second game (the effect screen in which the players are confronting each other on the volleyball court) is displayed, and the initial effect of the first game of the third continuous effect (boxing between the ally character and the enemy character is displayed in the display area 733. A production screen (with a gloved face to face) is displayed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 50 (f), the display area 731 displays the end effect of the first continuous effect (the effect screen in which the teammate character lost), and the display area 732 displays the first effect. The end effect of the second continuous effect (the effect screen in which the ally character drops his shoulder) is displayed, and the display area 733 displays the temporary end effect of the third continuous effect (the friend character avoids the punch of the enemy character). Display screen) is displayed. Up to this point, the game is displayed in one game, the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect are finished, and the third continuous effect is continued.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 50G, in the next game, by eliminating the split display of the display area 731 and the display area 732, all screen divisions are eliminated, and the entire display area of the liquid crystal display device 46 is covered. In the display area 710, the initial effect of the second game of the third continuous effect (the effect screen in which the teammate character and the enemy character are facing each other wearing boxing gloves) is displayed.

  Next, an effect screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 when a plurality of continuous effects are simultaneously ended with a successful effect will be described. FIG. 51 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect screen in the case where the first and second continuous effects are simultaneously ended with a successful effect during the execution of the first and second continuous effects.

  As shown in FIG. 51 (a), the initial effect of the first continuous effect (the effect screen in which the left ally character and the right enemy character face each other) in the display area 710 over the entire display area of the liquid crystal display device 46. Is displayed. After that, the effect has passed, and as shown in FIG. 51B, the temporary end effect of the first continuous effect (the effect screen on which the enemy character is fighting back) is displayed in the display area 710. Up to here is displayed in one game.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 51 (c), in the next game, a second continuous effect occurs, and the entire display area of the liquid crystal display device 46 is divided into a display area 721 and a display area 722. The display area 721 displays the initial effect of the second game of the first continuous effect (the effect screen in which the teammate character and the enemy character face each other), and the display area 722 displays the second effect of the second continuous effect. An initial production of a game (production screen where players are confronting each other on the volleyball court) is displayed.

  After that, the effect has passed, and as shown in FIG. 51 (d), the display area 721 displays the temporary end effect of the first continuous effect (the effect screen in which the enemy character is fighting back), and the display area 722. Displays the provisional end effect of the second continuous effect (the effect screen in which the enemy character picks up the ball). Up to this point, one game is displayed, and the first and second continuous effects continue.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 51 (e), in the next game, the display area 721 has an initial effect of the third game of the first continuous effect (an effect screen in which the teammate character and the enemy character face each other). In the display area 722, the initial effect of the second game of the second continuous effect (the effect screen on which the players are facing each other on the volleyball court) is displayed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 51 (f), the display area 721 displays the final effect of the first continuous effect (the effect screen on which the teammate character has won), and the display area 722 displays the first effect. The final effect of the second continuous effect (the effect screen in which the attack of the teammate character is determined) is displayed.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 51 (g), the display area 721 displays a result display effect (additional “100” display effect screen) of the first continuous effect, and the display region 722 displays a second display effect. Result display effect (additional “200” display effect screen) is displayed. Then, the divided display of the display area 721 and the display area 722 is canceled, and subsequent effect images are displayed in the display area 710 that covers the entire display area of the liquid crystal display device 46.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 51 (h), the result display of the first continuous effect and the result display of the second continuous effect can be integrated and displayed in the display area 710. In this case, in the display area 710, a display effect (additional “300” display effect screen) of contents obtained by integrating the result of the first continuous effect and the result of the second continuous effect is displayed.

  Furthermore, when the screen is divided into three or more screens, a result display effect (individual addition display effect) is displayed on each of the divided effect screens to be ended even when a plurality of continuous effects are simultaneously ended. Alternatively, the result display effect (integrated superimposition display effect) may be displayed on the effect screen obtained by integrating the divided effect screens that are terminated at the same time except for the continuous effect that continues.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a description will be given of a gaming machine in the case where the termination condition of the ART state is managed by the number of games.
In the present embodiment, detailed description of the same configuration and processing as those in the first embodiment will be omitted, and portions different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

First, in the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, the sub ROM 404 stores an additional game number determination table instead of the additional difference number determination table in the first embodiment.
In addition, the sub ROM 404 stores an effect determination table for continuous effects based on the number of added games, instead of the effect determination table for continuous effects based on the additional difference number.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment stores an ART game number counter for the sub RAM 405 to store the number of games that can be played in the ART state instead of the difference number counter according to the first embodiment. Yes.

As will be described below, when the ART state is entered, a predetermined value is set in the ART game number counter, and when the value of the ART game number counter becomes “0” after an increase or decrease, etc., the ART game is displayed in a blank display. The state ends and transitions to the normal state.
Next, each table will be described.

(Additional game number determination table)
First, the added game number determination table will be described. FIG. 52 is a diagram illustrating an example of an additional game number determination table.
The added game number determination table is an added game that the sub-control board 400 adds to the number of games that can be played in the ART state based on information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command received from the main control board 300. Provided to determine the number.

  For example, when the information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command received from the main control board 300 is information related to “common bell”, the sub CPU 402 adds the information with a probability of “4587/65536”. “10” games are determined as the number of games, “20” games are determined as the number of additional games with the probability of “2244/65536”, and “30” games are determined as the number of additional games with the probability of “678/65536”. A lottery is performed to determine “50” games as the number of additional games with a probability of “154/65536” and to determine “100” games 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 received from the main control board 300 is information related to the “common bell”, the number of added games is “57864/65536” as the number of additional games. A “0” game is determined. In this case, the number of games that can be played in the ART state is not added.

  Note that the number of added games determined based on the added game number determination table is one of the game benefits given to the player as a privilege. In addition, any benefit is selected from a plurality of benefits by selecting any number of added games from different added game numbers based on the added game number determination table.

(Direction decision table during continuous production)
Next, an effect determination table for determining the effect during the continuous effect will be described.
FIG. 53 is a diagram showing an example of an effect determination table for continuous effects that determines effects based on the number of added games.

As shown in FIG. 53, the effect determination table for continuous effects based on the number of added games is based on the result of the sub-control board 400 based on the current number of divided screens and the ART game number added lottery to be described later. It is provided to decide whether or not to add a new effect. In addition, when it is determined that a new effect is to be performed, what effect is to be executed is determined based on an effect detail determination table during continuous effect, not shown.
As in the case of the above-described embodiment, the effect determination table and the effect detail determination table during the continuous effect based on the number of added games are grouped together, and the presence / absence and details of the effect in one lottery as one table. You may make it determine even the production.

  In the production determination table during continuous production based on the number of added games, for example, the current number of divided screens is “1”, that is, the screen is not divided, and one continuous production is performed on all screens. In the case where the “10” game is won by the number-of-games lottery, the sub CPU 402 determines that there is no effect and does not determine that there is an effect. Also, when the current number of divided screens is “1” and the number of ART games is added and the “20” game is won by lottery, the sub CPU 402 determines that there is no effect with a probability of “40/100”, and “60 / 100 "is determined to be present (successful production).

  Similarly, when the “30” game is added by lottery by adding the number of ART games, the sub CPU 402 determines that there is no effect with a probability of “30/100” and determines that there is an effect with a probability of “70/100”. To do. In addition, when the sub CPU 402 wins the “50” game by lottery by adding the number of ART games, the sub CPU 402 determines that there is no effect with a probability of “20/100” and determines that there is an effect with a probability of “80/100”. . Further, when the sub CPU 402 wins the addition of the “100” game, the sub CPU 402 determines that there is no effect with a probability of “1/100” and determines that there is an effect with a probability of “99/100”. Also, when the sub CPU 402 wins the “150” game, the sub CPU 402 determines that there is no effect with a probability of “1/100” and determines that there is an effect with a probability of “99/100”. In addition, when the sub CPU 402 wins the “200” game, the sub CPU 402 determines that there is no effect with a probability of “1/100” and determines that there is an effect with a probability of “99/100”.

  Further, the sub CPU 402 determines the presence of the effect and the absence of the effect when the “250” game is added by the lottery with the number of ART games and when the “300” game is added. There is no. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 402 wins the addition of the “0” game by the ART game number addition lottery, that is, does not win the addition, the sub CPU 402 determines that there is no effect with a probability of “30/100”, and “70/100”. There is a production with the probability of, but the failure production is determined.

  Therefore, when the current number of divided screens is “1”, the sub CPU 402 has won the lottery with the number of ART games, and the presence of the effect is determined from the “20” game to the “200” in the lottery with the ART game number. When the game is won and the ART game number is added and the lottery is selected, the additional game number “20” is guaranteed as the minimum guaranteed privilege. Thus, when the current number of divided screens is “1” and a new effect is generated, the player can expect to win more than “40” in the lottery by adding the number of ART games. In addition, when the screen split occurs on two screens, if the production becomes a success production, the number of games will be added and it will be won more than “20” games, so it is highly expected that the player will produce a success production. Can improve the interest.

  In addition, when the current number of divided screens is “2”, the sub CPU 402 has won the ART game number extra lottery, and the presence of production is determined by the ART game number extra lottery from the “50” game to “250”. When the game is won, and when the ART game number is added and the lottery is selected, the additional game number “50” is guaranteed as the minimum guaranteed privilege. Thus, when the current number of divided screens is “2” and a new effect is generated, the player can expect to win more than “50” games in the lottery by adding the number of ART games. In addition, when the screen split occurs on three screens, if the production becomes a success production, it will win more than “50” games in the lottery by adding the number of games. Can improve the interest.

  In addition, when the current number of divided screens is “3”, the sub CPU 402 has won the ART game number extra lottery, and the presence of the effect is determined from the “100” game to “300” in the ART game number extra lottery. When the game is won, and when the ART game number is added and the lottery is selected, the additional game number “100” is guaranteed as the minimum guaranteed privilege. As a result, when the current number of divided screens is “3” and a new effect is generated, the player can expect to win more than “100” games in the lottery by adding the number of ART games. In addition, when the screen is divided into four screens, the number of games is always added to win more than “100” games in the lottery, so that it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

Therefore, when a new production is generated, the player can expect that the more the number of divided screens, the higher the number of ART games, and the greater the number of games won in the lottery, The interest in games can be improved.
In the same way as in the first embodiment, in the effect determination table for continuous effects based on the number of added games in the present embodiment, if the current number of divided screens is “4”, a new effect is created. The number of divided screens does not increase beyond four.

  In addition, in the effect determination table during the continuous production, when the current number of divided screens is “1”, the presence of production is selected for the “0” game in the ART game number addition lottery and the “20” game. This is a case where the “300” game is won. Here, in the case of a “0” game in the ART game number addition lottery, that is, in the case of losing the ART game number addition lottery and in the case of winning in the ART game number addition lottery, the probability is 80:20. Yes. In other words, if the current number of divided screens is “1” and “presentation is selected”, the lottery is lost with an ART game number with a probability of 80%, and the ART game number is selected with a probability of 20%. ing.

  In addition, in the production determination table during continuous production, when the current number of divided screens is “2”, the presence of production is selected for the “0” game in the ART game number addition lottery and the “50” game. This is a case where the “300” game is won. Here, the probability of having lost the lottery by adding the number of ART games and when winning by lottery by adding the number of ART games is 50:50. In other words, if the current number of split screens is “2” and “presentation” is selected, the lottery is lost with an ART game number with a probability of 50%, and the lottery with an ART game number is won with a probability of 50%. ing.

  Further, in the effect determination table during the continuous production, when the current number of divided screens is “3”, when the “0” game and the “10” game are won by the “50” game in the lottery by adding the number of ART games, the production is performed. “Yes” is not selected, and “present” is selected when “100” games or more are won in the lottery by adding the number of ART games. In other words, the current number of divided screens is “3” and “presented” is selected when the number of ART games is added and the lottery is won, and more than “100” games are won. This allows the player to recognize that when the current number of divided screens is “3” and a new effect is generated, the player has been awarded more than “100” games in the lottery by adding the number of ART games, Interest can be improved.

  Therefore, the player can expect to win the lottery by adding the number of ART games when a new production is generated as the current number of divided screens increases. Can be improved.

(Command analysis processing)
Next, command analysis processing executed by the sub CPU 402 will be described.
In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 402, in the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 33 in the first embodiment, performs BET command reception processing in step S302-3-12 and payout number command in step S302-3-14. It is assumed that the processing at the time of reception is not performed.

The main CPU 301 sets the BET number command in step S106-3 in the start lever check process shown in FIG. 24 in the first embodiment and the payout in step S114-9 in the display determination process shown in FIG. The process of setting the number command may not be performed.
Therefore, the command analysis processing according to the present embodiment may be obtained by deleting the processing from step S302-3-11 to step S302-3-14 of the command analysis processing shown in FIG.

  Further, in the start lever check process of the main CPU 301, a process for setting the BET number command in step S106-3, a process for setting the payout number command in step S114-9 in the display determination process, and a command analysis process in the sub CPU 402 Even if the BET command reception process in step S302-3-12 and the payout number command reception process in step S302-3-14 are performed, in the blank display process, step S302-3-16-4-2 is performed. Since the process of comparing the value of the difference counter of the game is replaced with the process of comparing the value of the ART game number counter in step S302-3-16-4-22 as will be described later, the process flow changes. Does not hit.

(ART status processing)
Next, the ART state process executed by the sub CPU 402 will be described. FIG. 54 is a diagram showing a subroutine of ART state processing.

As shown in FIG. 54, the ART state processing according to the present embodiment is performed before step S302-3-4-5-3 of the ART state processing according to the first embodiment. Processing from -4-5-21 to step S302-3-4-5-22 is added.
Further, the ART state processing of the present embodiment includes the processing from the step S302-3-4-5-3 to the step S302-3-4-5-5 of the ART state processing in the first embodiment. , Step S302-3-4-5-23 to step S302-3-4-5-25. Note that the processing in step S302-3-4-5-6 is the same as the processing in the first embodiment.

(Step S302-3-4-5-21)
In step S302-3-4-5-21, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the ART game number counter. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-5-21 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-5-22.

(Step S302-3-4-5-22)
In step S302-3-4-5-22, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the value of the ART game number counter has become “0”. Specifically, as a result of subtracting “1” from the value of the ART game number counter by the process of step S302-3-4-5-21, the sub CPU 402 has determined that the value of the ART game number counter has become “0”. Processing to determine whether or not. If it is determined that the value of the ART game number counter is “0” (step S302-3-4-5-22 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-5-6. If it is determined that the value of the ART game number counter is not “0” (step S302-3-4-5-22 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-5-23. .

(Step S302-3-4-5-23)
In step S302-3-4-5-23, the sub CPU 402 performs a lottery process by adding the number of ART games. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs an extra lottery for the number of games that can be played in the ART state based on the extra game number determination table (see FIG. 52) and information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command. Do. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-5-23 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-5-24.

(Step S302-3-4-5-24)
In step S <b> 302-3-4-5-24, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the lottery is won by adding the number of ART games. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART game number addition lottery is won as a result of the lottery process by the ART game number addition lottery process in step S302-3-4-5-23. Here, when the sub CPU 402 performs the lottery process for adding the number of ART games, when the game “0” is not determined as the number of added games, that is, the number of games of “10” or more is determined as the number of added games. In such a case, it is determined that the lottery is won by adding the number of ART games. If it is determined that the number of ART games has been added and the lottery has been won (step S302-3-4-5-24 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-5-25 to display the ART game. If it is determined that the lottery is not won by adding a number (step S302-3-4-5-24 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-5-6.

(Step S302-3-4-5-25)
In step S302-3-4-5-25, the sub CPU 402 performs ART game number addition processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 adds, to the value of the ART game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405, the value of the number of added games won by the ART game number added lottery process in step S302-3-4-5-23. Perform the addition process. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-5-25 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-5-6.

(Red 7 / Blue 7 / Follow replay display process)
Next, red 7 / blue 7 / follow replay display processing executed by the sub CPU 402 will be described. FIG. 55 is a diagram showing a subroutine of red 7 / blue 7 / follow replay display processing.

  As shown in FIG. 55, the red 7 / blue 7 / follow replay display time processing of the present embodiment is the same as the red 7 / blue 7 / follow replay display time processing in the first embodiment in step S302-3-16. The process of -2-4 is replaced with the process of step S302-3-16-2-24. Further, in the present embodiment, the processing of step S302-3-16-2-9, step S302-3-16-2-13, and step S302-3-16-2-16 in the first embodiment is performed. , Respectively, are replaced with the processing of step S302-3-16-2-29, step S302-3-16-2-33, and step S302-3-16-2-36.

  Note that the processing from step S302-3-16-2-1 to step S302-3-16-2-3 is the same as the processing in the first embodiment. Also, the processing from step S302-3-16-2-5 to step S302-3-16-2-8, from step S302-3-16-2-10 to step S302-3-16-2-12, The process, the process from step S302-3-16-2-14 to step S302-3-16-2-15, and the process of step S302-3-16-2-17 are also the same as the process in the first embodiment. It is the same.

(Step S302-3-16-2-24)
In step S302-3-16-2-24, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “200” to the value of the ART game number counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “200” to the value of the ART game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-16-2-24 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-5.

(Step S302-3-16-2-29)
In step S302-3-16-2-29, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “50” to the value of the ART game number counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “50” to the value of the ART game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-16-2-29 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-2-10.

(Step S302-3-16-2-33)
In step S302-3-16-2-33, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “100” to the value of the ART game number counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “100” to the value of the ART game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-16-2-33 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-2-14.

(Step S302-3-16-2-36)
In step S302-3-16-2-36, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “200” to the value of the ART game number counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “200” to the value of the ART game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-16-2-36 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-2-17.

(Blank display processing)
Next, a blank display process executed by the sub CPU 402 will be described. FIG. 56 is a diagram showing a subroutine for blank display processing.

As shown in FIG. 56, the blank display processing of this embodiment is the same as the processing of step S302-3-16-4-2 of the blank display processing in the first embodiment. It has been replaced with the process of -4-22.
Note that the processing in step S302-3-16-4-1 and the processing from step S302-3-16-4-3 to step S302-3-16-4-5 are the same as those in the first embodiment. It is the same as the processing.

(Step S302-3-16-4-22)
In step S302-3-16-4-22, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART game number counter is “0”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405 is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the ART game number counter is “0” (step S302-3-16-4-22 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-16-4-3. If it is determined that the value of the ART game number counter is not “0” (step S302-3-16-4-22 = No), the blank display processing subroutine is terminated and the display determination command is received. The processing shifts to step S302-3-16-5 of the time processing.

In the present embodiment, the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c constitute a plurality of reels of the present application.
Moreover, in this Embodiment, the display window 21 comprises the symbol display means of this application.
Further, in the present embodiment, the start switch 10sw constitutes the start operation detecting means of the present application.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 constitutes a winning combination determining unit of the present application.
Further, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 and the stepping motors 101 to 103 constitute the symbol changing means of the present application.
Further, in the present embodiment, the left stop switch 11sw, the middle stop switch 12sw, and the right stop switch 13sw constitute stop operation detection means of the present application.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 constitutes stop control means of the present application.
In the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 constitutes the determination means of the present application.
Further, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 and the sub CPU 402 constitute a privilege giving means of the present application.

Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 46 or the image control unit 420 constitutes the image display means of the present application.
Further, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 402 constitutes an effect control unit of the present application.
Further, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 402 constitutes a continuous performance execution determination unit of the present application.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 402 constitutes continuous effect executing means, display area configuring means, and parallel effect executing means of the present application.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the first continuous effect is displayed when the execution condition of the second continuous effect is newly established during the execution of the first continuous effect. The display area 710 is divided into a display area 721 and a display area 722, and the first continuous effect being executed is continuously displayed on one of the divided display areas 721, while a new display area 722 is displayed on the other display area 722. Two continuous effects are displayed and each continuous effect is executed. As a result, the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment occurs during the continuous production even if the rare role is won during execution of the continuous production, and an extra or a small role release occurs due to this winning. Thus, it is possible to reflect the effects of the addition and the small role release, and to improve the interest of the game during the continuous effects.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment cancels the division of the display area 721 in which the display of the effect has ended among the display area 721 and the display area 722 that are divided and displayed, and the second continuous effect is generated. The reconstructed display area 722 is reconstructed, and the second continuous effect being continued is continuously displayed in the reconstructed display region 710 to execute the continuous effect. Thereby, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment displays the remaining continuous effects on a large screen when there is a continuous effect that has ended among the continuous effects that have been displayed by dividing the screen into a plurality of screens. Therefore, the display area can be effectively used to display the effect, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  Furthermore, in the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, the minimum guaranteed privilege is set according to the number of divided screens. For example, when adding a difference number during ART, if the number of divided screens is “2”, “100” is set as the minimum guaranteed benefit, and if the difference number is added to the lottery, it will be added. The difference number is “100” or more. Therefore, when the player has a continuous effect with the number of divided screens being “2”, it is possible to expect an additional difference of “100” or more and improve the interest of the game. .

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment increases the number of divided screens every time it is determined that a new continuous production execution condition is satisfied during the execution of the continuous production, and the minimum number of divided screens increases. Benefits are set large. For example, when adding a difference number during ART, if the number of divided screens is “2”, “100” is set as the minimum guaranteed benefit, but the number of divided screens is “3” "200" is set as the minimum guaranteed benefit. Therefore, the player can be expected to receive a larger privilege, for example, a larger extra, as the continuous production occurs when the number of divided screens is large, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Furthermore, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment increases the number of divided screens every time it is determined that a new continuous production execution condition is satisfied during the execution of the continuous production. It is set so that the ratio with a privilege increases when the privilege is given and when the privilege is not given. For example, when an additional number of sheets is added during ART, if the number of divided screens is “2”, the probability of winning the added difference number is “50”% when a new continuous production occurs. Although the number of divided screens is “3”, “100”% is set as the probability of winning the added difference number when a new continuous production occurs. Therefore, the player can expect to get a privilege as the new continuous production occurs when the number of divided screens is large, for example, it can be expected that the difference number is added, The interest of the game can be improved.

  In this embodiment, every time screen division occurs, a new effect is generated from the upper left to the lower right of the screen. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a new effect is generated in any order. A screen may be generated.

  In the present embodiment, the display area is divided into the same size every time screen division occurs. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sizes of the display areas may be different.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the screen division is reconfigured with the remaining continuous effects along with the end of the continuous effects, but not limited to this, only the finished display area is regarded as the effect end. In other display areas, the production may be continued at the same position and size. Further, as shown in FIG. 48 (i), screen division is reconfigured only for the completed display area and one or more other continuous display areas, that is, several displays. The area may be continued in the same display area, and only other areas may be reconstructed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the minimum guaranteed privilege is the extra difference number or the extra number of games in the ART state, but is not limited to this, and the type of bonus game to be granted and the ART preparation as described above It may be the type of game state transition such as state or ART state.

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Cabinet 2a Hinge mechanism 3 Front door 4 Keyhole 5a, 5b Side lamp 6 Medal slot 7 1BET button 7sw 1BET switch 8 MAX-BET button 8sw MAX-BET switch 9 Settlement button 9sw Settlement switch 10 Start lever 10sw Start switch 11 left stop button 11sw left stop switch 12 middle stop button 12sw middle stop switch 13 right stop button 13sw right stop switch 14 stop button unit 15 return button 16 selector 16s medal 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 710, 721, 722, 731, 732, 733, 734, 735, 736, 737, 741, 742, 743, 744 Display area

In order to solve such a problem, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each peripheral surface, and a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the plurality of reels. Among them, a symbol display means for displaying a part of the symbols, a start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation, and a winning combination for determining a winning combination based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means Based on the start operation being detected by the determining means, the start operation detecting means, and by rotating the plurality of reels, the symbol changing means for variably displaying the plurality of symbols, and the plurality of reels Based on the stop operation detecting means provided corresponding to each of them, the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means, and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means. A stop control means for performing stop control of the symbols variably displayed by the symbol variability means, and a predetermined symbol based on the fact that the change display of the plurality of symbols is all stopped by the stop control means. A determination means for determining whether or not a combination of the two is displayed, and a case where a specific winning combination is determined by the winning combination determination means, or a case where it is determined that a predetermined symbol combination is displayed by the determination means In addition, a privilege granting unit that gives a predetermined privilege, an image display unit that displays an effect image in a predetermined display area, and an effect control that displays the effect image on the image display unit according to the progress of the game and executes the effect means and, a production which the may be performed based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determination means, the plurality of with is performed over a plurality of unit game Position and a continuous demonstration execution determining means for determining whether to execute the continuous effect capable notification of imparting game gains on acquisition of a game medium in the last unit game of the game,
The effect control means causes the effect image of the continuous effect to be displayed in the predetermined display area over a plurality of unit games when the continuous effect execution determining means determines to execute the continuous effect. When the continuous production execution means for executing the production and the continuous production execution by the continuous production execution means, when the continuous production execution determining unit determines to execute the new continuous production, the predetermined display area Display area constituting means for dividing the display area into a plurality of display areas, and the continuous effect being executed is continuously displayed in one display area divided by the display area constituting means, while the new continuous effect is displayed in the other display area. Parallel production execution means for displaying and executing each of the continuous productions.

Claims (1)

A plurality of reels in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on each peripheral surface;
Among the plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the plurality of reels, symbol display means for displaying a part of the symbols,
Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means;
Symbol variation means for variably displaying the plurality of symbols by rotating the plurality of reels based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detection unit;
A stop operation detecting means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels to detect a stop operation;
Stop control means for performing stop control of the symbol variably displayed by the symbol varying means based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means;
Determining means for determining whether or not a predetermined combination of symbols is displayed based on the fact that the display of variation of the plurality of symbols is all stopped by the stop control means;
When a specific winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means, or when it is determined that a predetermined symbol combination is displayed by the determining means, a privilege granting means for giving a predetermined privilege;
Image display means for displaying an effect image in a predetermined display area;
Effect control means for displaying the effect image on the image display means according to the progress of the game and executing the effect;
Based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means, continuous effect execution determining means for determining whether to execute a continuous effect that is an effect performed over a plurality of unit games;
With
The production control means includes
When the continuous production execution determining unit determines that the continuous production is to be executed, the continuous production is performed by displaying the production image of the continuous production in the predetermined display area over a plurality of unit games. Execution means;
Display area configuration means for dividing the predetermined display area into a plurality of areas when the continuous effect execution determining means determines that the new continuous effect is to be executed during execution of the continuous effect by the continuous effect executing means; ,
The continuous effect being executed is continuously displayed in one display area divided by the display area constituting means, and the new continuous effect is displayed in the other display area, and each continuous effect is executed. Parallel production execution means to
A gaming machine characterized by comprising: