JP2016036448A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of increasing motivation for starting and continuing a game by suggesting setting at a prescribed timing, whether or not the game is started.SOLUTION: A game machine 1 has: game performance execution means executing performance related to a game; clocking means clocking time; and setting information setting means capable of setting one setting information among a plurality of setting information. The game machine 1 has suggestive performance selection means which selects one setting information suggestive performance on the basis of the setting information set by the setting information setting means from a plurality of setting information suggestive performance prepared for suggesting the setting information. The game machine 1 has suggestive performance execution means and, when clocking by the clocking means has reached a prescribed time, can have the game performance execution means execute the setting information suggestive performance selected by the suggestive performance selection means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, for example, gaming machines described in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 below are provided as the setting values that can be estimated from the contents of game effects and the probability of establishment of an actual bonus game. Further, as a gaming machine capable of giving a willingness to continue the game by suggesting a set value in a notice effect that suggests whether or not to become a pre-determined winning combination in the game, it relates to Patent Document 3 Amusement machines and the like are provided.

  The gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 can estimate the level of the set value according to the character that appears at the end of the bonus game. Further, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 2, every time a variable game is executed 500 times, one of a plurality of types of effects is executed with a predetermined probability based on a set value. The set value can be estimated based on the executed performance.

  In addition, in the gaming machine according to Patent Document 3, when it is suggested that a winning combination (bonus combination) determined in advance in the advance notice effect is determined, the sub-control CPU uses the ten enemy characters in the advance notice effect. It is decided to determine the production pattern that will be defeated. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU determines the number of enemy characters to be defeated in accordance with the set value when suggesting that the predetermined winning combination is not determined in the notice effect. .

JP 2003-245403 A JP 2007-143928 A JP 2010-253081 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 described above, the set value cannot be estimated until the bonus game is started. Therefore, if the bonus game is not established and the variable game continues to be lost, the set value cannot be estimated even with a high setting game machine, and there is a possibility that the willingness to continue the game is lost.

  Further, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2 described above, the set value cannot be estimated until 500 variable games have been executed. Therefore, even if the setting is high, an effect that is easy to be executed when the number of remaining games until the number of games reaches 500 times is large, or when the number of games is 500 times and a low setting value is executed. In some cases, there is a risk that the willingness to continue the game will be lost until an effect suggesting the next set value is executed.

  Furthermore, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 3 described above, the effect of suggesting the set value is not executed unless the game progresses to the stage where the notice effect is performed. For this reason, the gaming machine according to Patent Document 3 cannot receive setting suggestions unless a game is played, and there is a possibility that a willingness to start or continue the game does not occur.

  Therefore, the present invention has an object to provide a gaming machine that can inspire the player to start and continue the game by suggesting the setting at a predetermined timing.

  The gaming machine of the present invention provided to solve the above-described problems is a plurality of reels in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on the respective circumferential surfaces, and a plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surfaces of the plurality of reels. A symbol display means for displaying a part of the symbols, a start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation by the player, and an internal winning based on the fact that the start operation by the player is detected by the start operation detecting means. An internal winning combination determining means for determining a combination; and a graphic for variably displaying the plurality of symbols by rotating the plurality of reels based on the start operation detected by the player by the start operation detecting unit. Fluctuation means, a stop operation detecting means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and detecting a stop operation by the player, and the stop operation by the player are detected by the stop operation detecting means. And stop control means for performing stop control of the symbols variably displayed by the symbol change means based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determination means, and the stop control means Based on the fact that all of the symbol variation display is stopped, a determination means for determining whether or not a predetermined combination of symbols is displayed, and a game when it is determined that a predetermined condition is satisfied. Game state control means for performing control to shift from an unfavorable gaming state that is relatively unfavorable to the player to an advantageous gaming state that is advantageous to the player as compared to the unfavorable gaming state, and a game effect execution that executes an effect related to the game And setting information capable of setting one setting information among a plurality of setting information having different frequencies of transition from the disadvantageous gaming state to the advantageous gaming state. Suggestion effect selection for selecting one setting information suggestion effect based on the setting information set by the setting information setting means from the setting means and a plurality of setting information suggestion effects prepared to suggest the setting information And a suggestion effect execution means for causing the game effect execution means to execute the setting information suggestion effect selected by the suggestion effect selection means when the time measured by the time measurement means reaches a predetermined time. It is characterized by being.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, the suggestion effect selected by the suggestion effect selection means among the plurality of suggestion effects prepared for suggesting the set value triggered by the timing by the time measurement means reaching a predetermined time. Executed. Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the setting information is suggested by the suggestion effect performed at a predetermined timing regardless of whether or not the game is started. Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can inspire motivation for starting and continuing a game.

  The gaming machine of the present invention described above can change the reliability of the setting information suggested by the setting information suggestion effect executed by the suggestion effect execution means, and from the start operation by the player to the stop operation. It has a game number counting means for counting the number of times the game flow has been executed as the number of games, and the reliability varies according to the number of games rationally numbered by the game counting means. There may be.

  In the case of the above-described configuration, the reliability of the setting information suggested by the setting information suggesting effect varies depending on the number of games, so that it is possible to further incentivize the start and continuation of the game.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game machine which can stir the motivation with respect to the start and continuation of a game by suggesting a setting at a predetermined timing 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 the block diagram of a RTC apparatus. 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 an example of a state management table. It is a figure which shows an example of a state transition diagram. It is a figure which shows the timing chart which shows the transition of a RTC effect state. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the RTC production schedule table for specific days. It is a figure which shows an example of the RTC production schedule table for day of the week. It is a figure which shows an example of an RTC effect opening schedule table. It is a figure which shows an example of the suggestion RTC effect effect determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the suggestion RTC effect effect determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the suggestion RTC effect 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 the addition game number determination table. It is a figure which shows the program start process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main loop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the start lever check process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 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 schedule acquisition 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 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 RTC effect state control task in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the suggestion RTC effect data acquisition process in a sub control board | substrate. It is a figure which shows the effect data generation process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the image drawing process in an image control part. It is a figure which shows the animation displayed on a liquid crystal display device.

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

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

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

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

(Keyhole 4)
The keyhole 4 is provided at the center right side of the front door 3 and is provided for unlocking the front door 3 by a locking device (not shown). Here, when a store clerk or the like of a game store performs maintenance work, changes a set value, or the like, the locking device (not shown) provided on the front door 3 is unlocked. First, a special key (not shown) is inserted into the keyhole 4 of the front door 3 and is unlocked by rotating it by a predetermined angle in the clockwise direction. Next, the front door 3 is opened, and work such as maintenance work and setting value change is performed. When the maintenance work, the change of the set value, etc. are completed, the front door 3 is closed and locked.

(Side lamps 5a, 5b)
The side lamps 5a and 5b are provided at the left and right ends of the front door 3 when viewed from the front, and incorporate high-intensity light emitting diodes. Further, the side lamps 5a and 5b are designed and designed with shapes, colors, patterns, patterns, etc. appealing to the player's vision, and at a predetermined timing such as during an 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 which will be described later, and is provided to use “1” medals among the credited medals for the game.

(MAX-BET button 8)
The MAX-BET button 8 is provided on the right side of the 1BET button 7 when viewed from the front, and among the stored medals, the maximum number of medals that can be used in one game (one game) is used for the game. Is provided. Here, in this embodiment, the maximum value of usable medals in one game is “3”. The 1 BET button 7 and the MAX-BET button 8 may be collectively referred to as “BET buttons 7, 8”.

(Checkout button 9)
The settlement button 9 is provided below the 1BET button 7 and is provided for settlement of stored medals among medals acquired by the player. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of medals that can be stored is “50”.

(Start lever 10)
The start lever 10 is provided on the right side of the settlement button 9 when viewed from the front, and is provided for the player to detect a start operation that triggers the start of rotation of the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c, which will be described later. ing. Here, based on the detection of the start operation by the player, the main control board 300 described later starts processing for obtaining a hard random number and rotation of the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c described later. Perform the process. Further, the grip ball portion of the start lever 10 is formed of a light-transmitting resin, and a start lever effect lamp 42 described later is built in the grip ball portion. Then, the after-mentioned effect control board 410 performs lighting / flashing control of the start lever effect lamp 42 on the basis that a predetermined condition is satisfied. Thereby, an effect appealing to the player's vision is performed.

(Left stop button 11, middle stop button 12, right stop button 13, stop button unit 14)
The left stop button 11, middle stop button 12, and right stop button 13 are provided on the right side of the start lever 10 as viewed from the front, and are unitized by a stop button unit 14. The left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 are provided to detect a stop operation that triggers the player to stop the rotation of the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c, which will be described later. It has been. The left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 may be collectively referred to as “stop buttons 11, 12, 13”.

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

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

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

(Direction button 18)
The effect button 18 is provided on the right side of the MAX-BET button 8 when viewed from the front, and is provided for the player to operate at a predetermined timing. The effect button 18 is connected to the effect button detection switch 18sw, and the sub-control board 400 described later provides an effect control board 410 described later when the effect button detection switch 18sw detects the operation of the effect button 18. Then, the liquid crystal display device 46, which will be described later, is controlled. The 1 BET button 7 and the MAX-BET button 8 can be shared with the effect button 18 without providing the effect button 18. In this case, the main control board 300 to be described later (a) when the operation of the 1BET button 7 is detected by the 1BET switch 7sw, (b) the operation of the MAX-BET button 8 is detected by the MAX-BET switch 8sw. In this case, control is performed to transmit a predetermined command to a sub-control board 400 described later. The sub control board 400 described later performs control of the liquid crystal display device 46 described later based on the reception of the predetermined command. As a result, there is no need to provide a separate production button 18, and the number of parts can be reduced.

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

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

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

(Direction lamps 22a-22j)
The effect lamps 22a to 22j are provided on the back side of the transmissive portions at the left and right ends of the panel 20, and emit light under a predetermined condition to notify the current state (for example, an 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 on the left side of a hopper 520 (described later) in front view, and is provided to supply power to the gaming machine 1.

(Hopper 520)
The hopper 520 is provided inside the cabinet 2 and on the right side of the power supply device 510 in front view, and is provided for paying out medals to the player. Further, the hopper 520 is driven and controlled based on a predetermined signal from a main control board 300 described later. The power supply board 500 described later determines whether or not a predetermined number of medals have been discharged by a medal sensor (not shown) provided in the hopper, and determines that a predetermined number of medals have been discharged. Then, a signal indicating that a predetermined number of medals have been paid out is transmitted to the main control board 300. Thereby, the main control board 300 described later can recognize that the payout of a predetermined number of medals has been completed.

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

(Hopper guide member 522)
The hopper guide member 522 is provided to guide the determined medal to the hopper 520 when the medal sensor 16s determines that the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 is an appropriate medal. .

(Guide member 523)
The guide member 523 has a foreign object or an appropriate medal when a foreign object is inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 or when the medal sensor 16s determines that the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 is not an appropriate medal. It is provided to guide the medal determined to be not to the medal payout exit 33.

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

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

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

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

(Main control board 300)
The main control board 300 includes a main CPU 301, a main ROM 302, a main RAM 303, a random number generator 304, and an I / F (interface) circuit 305. The main control board 300 is connected to a setting display section 36, a setting change switch 37sw, and an external concentrated terminal board 38.

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

(Main ROM 302)
The main ROM 302 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 301, a data table such as a winning area determination table, data for transmitting a command to the sub control board 400, and the like. Specifically, the main ROM 302 includes a later-described symbol arrangement table (see FIG. 6), a later-described symbol code table (see FIG. 7), a later-described symbol combination table (see FIG. 8), and a later-described RT0 winning area determination table. (See FIG. 10), RT1 winning area determination table (see FIG. 11) described later, RT2 winning area determination table (see FIG. 12) described later, RT3 winning area determination table (see FIG. 13) 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”.

(I / F 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 is moved to the stop button 11, 12, 13 (OFF edge) is provided so as to 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, a state management table (see FIG. 15) described later, an effect determination table (see FIG. 18) described later, an ART ready state transition game number determination table (see FIG. 25) described later, It is provided to store a later-described ART preparation state distribution table (see FIG. 26), a later-described promotion lottery table (see FIG. 27), a later-described added game number determination table (see FIG. 28), 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. An ART ready state storage area for storing which ART ready state is stored, (c) an ART game number counter for storing the number of games that can be played in the ART state described later, (d) In a normal state to be described later, an ART preparation state transition game number counter for storing the number of games until the state transitions to the ART preparation 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.

  The RTC device 406 will be described in more detail. The configuration is as shown in the block diagram of FIG. Specifically, the RTC device 406 includes a crystal resonator 406a, an RTC counter value update unit 406b, an information holding unit 406c, and a time information storage unit 406d.

  The crystal oscillator 406a starts oscillating at a predetermined oscillation frequency (for example, 32768 Hz) when the power is turned on when shipped from the factory that manufactures the gaming machine 1 or when the gaming machine 1 is set up at the gaming store. To do. Then, the oscillation of the oscillation frequency by the crystal vibrating body 406a is notified to the RTC counter value update unit 406b. The crystal oscillator 406a is a high-frequency module and is also referred to as a “crystal oscillator”.

  As a result, the RTC counter value update unit 406b is in a state of receiving a notification that the predetermined oscillation frequency has been oscillated, and controls to update the RTC counter value based on the time information immediately before being held in the information holding unit 406c. I do. In addition, when the RTC counter value is updated for the first time since the power is turned on, the initial time information held in the information holding unit 406c is stored.

  When the RTC counter value update unit 406b updates the RTC counter value, the time information storage unit 406d also stores time information that is the updated RTC counter value. Here, in the present embodiment, the time information storage unit 406d is a RAM and is also referred to as an RTC counter value register.

  The time information storage unit 406d includes a date information storage area and a time information storage area, stores the updated time information constituting the RTC counter value in the time information storage area, and is based on the time information stored in the time information storage area. The date information is stored in the date information storage area.

  The time information storage unit 406d stores time information in the RTC counter value read by the reading control unit of the frame counter 422d.

  Note that the date information stored in the date information storage area of the time information storage unit 406d and the time information stored in the time information storage area are read in response to a reading request from the reading control unit 422d4 of the frame counter 422d. . More specifically, in the frame counter 422d, time information and date information are read in reading in the initialization process, and only time information is read in reading other than the initialization process.

(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. The information stored in the liquid crystal control RAM 424 includes “effect time information” used to execute an RTC effect performed by measuring a predetermined time.

(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. 6), 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. 9, 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. 10 is a diagram showing a winning area determination table for RT0, FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a winning area determination table for RT1, and FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a winning area determination table for RT2. FIG. 13 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. 10, the winning area determination table for RT0 includes the winning areas “losing”, “normal replay”, “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 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. 11, 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. 12, the winning area determination table for RT2 includes the winning areas “ART rush replay 01-03”, “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 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. 13, the winning area determination table for RT3 is the winning area “normal replay”, “push order bell 01 to 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, based on FIG. 14, a gaming state transition diagram will be described.

  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”. .

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

  The state management table is provided in the sub ROM 404 and is provided for the sub CPU 402 to recognize the current state. Specifically, the state management table defines the state name and the number corresponding to each state name. In the state management table in the present embodiment, the “normal state” with the state number “01”, the state The “ART ready state” with the number “02”, the “ART state” with the state number “03”, and the “RTC effect state” with the state number “04” are defined. In this embodiment, the state management table is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the state management table may not be provided. When the state management table is not provided, the sub CPU 402 performs control to update the state number based on a program stored in the sub ROM 404 when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

(State transition diagram)
Next, the state transition diagram will be described with reference to 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 ART game number counter provided in the sub-RAM 405 is “0”, and the information included in the display determination command is displayed on the active line as a combination of symbols related to the blank. In the case of the information indicating the fact, 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.

  The RTC effect state is determined by determining the time for executing the RTC effect based on the RTC effect schedule table for specific day (see FIG. 19) described later or the RTC effect schedule table for day of the week (see FIG. 20) described later. The state where the RTC effect is being executed based on the time. While the normal state, the ART preparation state, and the ART state described above are the performance states associated with the gaming state managed on the main CPU 301 side, the RTC performance state is not associated with the gaming state, and the time condition It is different from the other production states in that it shifts based on. The RTC effect state is an effect state that can coexist with the normal state, the ART preparation state, and the ART state. For this reason, when a predetermined time condition is satisfied, the state is one of the normal state, the ART preparation state, and the ART state, and the RTC effect state.

  In the RTC effect state, the state transitions according to the timing chart shown in FIG. Hereinafter, a typical example of state transition in the RTC effect state will be described in detail according to a timing chart.

  In FIG. 17, a case where an RTC effect is performed on a specific day will be described as an example. When performing the RTC effect on a specific day, if the time when the gaming machine 1 is turned on is “09:30”, 1 hour 59 minutes after the time when the gaming machine 1 is turned on. “11:29”, 3 hours 59 minutes after the time when the gaming machine 1 was turned on “13:29”, 5 hours 59 minutes after the time when the gaming machine 1 was turned on "15:29" later, 7 hours 59 minutes after the time when the gaming machine 1 was turned on "17:29", 9 hours after the time when the gaming machine 1 was turned on The announcement of the RTC effect is given at “19:29”, 59 minutes later, and “21:29”, 11 hours and 59 minutes after the time when the gaming machine 1 is turned on. In other words, the “effect time information” updated by the frame counter 422d becomes these time information, so that the RTC effect in the RTC effect state is performed.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 17B, the RTC effect state is an RTC effect (hereinafter, also referred to as “countdown RTC effect”) for notifying that the RTC effect will be performed 60 seconds before the designated time information. ), An RTC effect (hereinafter also referred to as “main RTC effect”) performed when the countdown RTC effect is completed, and an RTC effect (hereinafter referred to as “RTC effect”). , "Suggested RTC production").

  Here, the RTC effect is an effect of performing a performance of music performed using a character. Control of displaying a dance video of the character on the liquid crystal display device 41 is performed, and music is output by the speakers 34 and 35. Control is performed.

  Also, the RTC effect differs depending on the music. Specifically, the time to be executed varies depending on the music determined based on the RTC effect release schedule table (see FIG. 21).

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

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

  Here, in the present embodiment, the effect determination table includes (a) a normal state effect determination table used when the state managed by the sub CPU 402 is a normal state, and (b) a state managed by the sub CPU 402. 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.

(Specific day RTC production schedule table)
Next, the RTC effect schedule table for specific days will be described based on FIG.

  The RTC effect schedule table for specific day is provided in the sub ROM 404 and is provided for acquiring a schedule for executing the RTC effect. In the RTC effect schedule table for specific days, “date” and “time for executing the RTC effect for each date” are defined. For example, when the date acquired by the RTC device 406 is January 1, 2 hours, 4 hours, 6 hours, 8 hours, 10 hours, and 12 hours after the power is turned on. It is specified that the RTC effect will be executed later, and after 12 hours, it is specified that the RTC effect is executed every 3 hours.

(RTC production schedule table for day of week)
Next, the daytime RTC effect schedule table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The day-of-week RTC effect schedule table is provided in the sub-ROM 404, and is provided for acquiring a schedule for executing the RTC effect as with the specific day RTC effect schedule table. The day-of-week RTC effect schedule table defines “day of the week” and “time for executing the RTC effect for each day of the week”. For example, if the day of the week information corresponding to the date information acquired by the RTC device 406 is Monday, the RTC effect is executed 2 hours, 4 hours, 8 hours, and 11 hours after the power is turned on. It is specified that the RTC effect is executed every 3 hours after the lapse of 12 hours.

Here, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 402 first performs control to determine whether or not the date information acquired by the RTC device 406 matches the date specified in the RTC effect schedule table for specific day. If there is a matching date as a result of the determination,
Based on the matched date, control is performed to acquire the time for executing the RTC effect. On the other hand, if there is no matching date as a result of the determination, the RTC effect is based on the day of the week specified in the RTC effect schedule table for the day of the week and the day of the week information corresponding to the date information acquired by the RTC device 406. Control to get the time to execute.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 402 acquires the time for executing the RTC effect based on the date information or day information acquired by the RTC device 406 and the RTC effect schedule table for the specific day or the RTC effect schedule table for the day of the week. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the sub CPU 402 performs control to acquire a random number value based on the date information acquired by the RTC device 406, and performs control to acquire the time for executing the RTC effect based on the acquired random number value. May be.

  For example, when the date information acquired by the RTC device 406 is “YYYY (year) / MM (month) / DD (day)”, the random number value corresponding to the year, the random value corresponding to the month, and the day The final random number value is acquired by calculating the random number value to be obtained and calculating each acquired random number value. And sub CPU402 performs control which determines the RTC effect execution content based on the acquired random number value. In addition, the sub CPU 402 performs control for acquiring a schedule for executing the RTC effect based on the acquired random number value.

(RTC production opening schedule table)
Next, the RTC effect release schedule table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The RTC effect release schedule table is provided in the sub ROM 404, and is provided for determining the contents of the RTC effect when the RTC effect is executed. Specifically, the RTC effect release schedule table defines “RTC effect No.”, “period”, and “RTC effect execution content”. Here, the “period” refers to the date information acquired by the RTC device 406 from the date related to the date information stored in the sub ROM 404 or the sub RAM 405 when the game machine 1 is shipped from the factory. The period up to the date. In addition, “RTC effect execution content” gives notice of the effect content of the countdown RTC effect executed before executing the main RTC effect, the effect content of the main RTC effect, and the RTC effect executed next week after the main RTC effect. The content of the suggesting RTC effect that informs the end of the notice or the RTC effect is defined.

  For example, when the sub CPU 402 is shipped from the factory that manufactures the gaming machine 1, from the date related to the date information stored in the sub ROM 404 or the sub RAM 405 to the date related to the date information acquired by the RTC device 406. When the period is within one week and within two weeks, “RTC effect No. 01” is selected, and “M01 countdown”, “M01”, and “M02 notice” are determined as the contents of the RTC effect. Then, control for executing the determined RTC effect is performed.

  Specifically, the RTC effect release schedule table is provided in the sub ROM 404, and the sub CPU 402 selects an RTC effect based on the date information acquired by the RTC device 406, and the selected RTC effect is stored in the sub RAM 405. Control to memorize. Then, the sub CPU 402 performs control to execute the RTC effect based on the information stored in the sub RAM 405.

  Note that a program that directly executes the RTC effect release schedule may be stored in the storage area of the sub ROM 404, and the sub CPU 402 may perform control to execute the RTC effect based on the program stored in the sub ROM 404. In this case, the sub ROM 404 needs to store a program capable of selecting the period and the RTC effect execution content based on the date information. It is also conceivable that the period for executing the RTC effect is stored in the sub RAM 405, and the sub CPU 402 determines the RTC effect based on the period stored in the sub RAM 405 and date information. In this case, it is desirable that the area in which the period for executing the RTC effect in the sub RAM 405 is stored is nonvolatile.

  In the present embodiment, when the game machine 1 is shipped from the factory that manufactures the gaming machine 1, the introduction start date to be introduced into the game store is stored as date information stored in the sub ROM 404 or the sub RAM 405. However, the date information stored in the sub-ROM 404 or the sub-RAM 405 when shipped from the factory that manufactures the gaming machine 1 is not limited to the introduction start date to be introduced into the amusement store, and any date can be set. You may remember.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 402, when shipped from the factory that manufactures the gaming machine 1, the date information acquired by the RTC device 406 from the date related to the date information stored in the sub ROM 404 or the sub RAM 405. The RTC effect execution content is determined based on the period up to the date related to, but is not limited to this. For example, the ban date allowing the execution of the RTC effect may be stored in advance in the sub ROM 404 or the sub RAM 405, and the sub CPU 402 may perform control for determining the execution content of the RTC effect based on the ban date.

(RTC effect effect determination table)
As described above, after the end of the RTC effect, that is, after the main RTC effect, a notice effect for notifying the RTC effect to be executed next week and an end effect for notifying that the RTC effect has ended are the suggested RTC effect. (See FIG. 17). In addition, regarding the moving image file executed in the suggestion RTC effect (notice effect, end effect), as shown in the “suggest RTC” column in the “RTC effect execution content” column in FIG. It is set for each. In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the moving image file for suggesting RTC effect is executed with the effect applied. As an effect added to the moving image file in the suggestion RTC effect, for example, character information, a character image indicating a person or an animal, sound data, or the like can be employed. In the suggested RTC effect, a movie (effect-processed movie) that has been processed to superimpose effect data on the movie file for the suggested RTC effect is executed. By using the moving image after effect processing in the suggested RTC effect, an effect of increasing the effect of the notice effect and the end effect can be obtained as compared with the case where the moving image file for the suggested RTC effect that is not subjected to the effect processing is simply executed. Further, in the present embodiment, the effect attached to the suggested RTC effect is an effect for suggesting which set value is likely to be set for the gaming machine 1 (a rich setting information suggesting effect). ) Is also used to obtain.

  In the present embodiment, an example is shown in which a movie file (basic movie file) prepared for suggesting RTC effects is processed by superimposing effect data and a movie after effect processing is acquired and executed. The present invention is not limited to this. That is, a plurality of types of moving image data corresponding to a moving image after effect processing that has been subjected to effect processing may be prepared, and one of them may be selected and executed. This eliminates the need to perform an effect processing on the basic moving image file in preparation for the suggested RTC effect.

  In the gaming machine 1, in order to obtain the rich setting information suggestion effect, for example, a suggestion RTC effect effect determination table as shown in FIGS. 22 to 24 is prepared. In the present embodiment, character data, character image data, and sound data can be selected as effect data to be superimposed on a moving image file (basic moving image file). Therefore, in the present embodiment, the suggested RTC effect effect determination table includes one for character data (see FIG. 22), one for character image data (see FIG. 23), and one for sound data (see FIG. 24). Three types are prepared.

  In the suggestion RTC effect effect determination table for character data (moji_TBL), a plurality of effects different in expression by characters are defined, and the effect No. assigned to each effect is specified. The effect (character expression) can be specified by. Each effect No. Thus, each effect (character expression) and the set value information suggested by the effect (suggested set value information) are defined in association with each other.

  Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. The effect of “101” gives an indication that the character color is black and an odd set value is set. Also, effect no. The effect of “102” gives a suggestion that the character color is red and an even setting value is set. Effect No. The effect of “103” gives a suggestion that the character color is gold and the setting value is set to 4 or more. Effect No. The effect of “104” expresses the character in zebra style and gives an indication that the setting value is set to 5 or 6.

  In the suggested RTC effect effect determination table (moji_TBL) for character data, a selection ratio is assigned for each effect content. Further, the selection ratio of each effect content is different for each set value. Specifically, the effect effect of black character color (effect No. = 101) gives a suggestion that an odd set value is set. Therefore, in this case, the selection ratio when the set value is an even number (2, 4, 6) is set to zero. When the set value is 1 or 3, the selection ratio is 100%, and when the set value is 5, the selection ratio is about 95%. The effect effect (effect No. = 102) in which the text color is red gives an indication that an even number of setting values are set. Therefore, in this case, the selection ratio when the set value is an odd number (1, 3, 5) is zero. When the setting value is 2, the selection ratio is 100%. When the setting value is 4, the selection ratio is about 90%. When the setting value is 6, the selection ratio is about 95%.

  The effect effect (effect No. = 103) in which the character color is gold gives an indication that the set value is set to 4 or more. Therefore, in this case, the selection ratio when the set value is 1 to 3 is set to zero. When the set value is 4, the selection ratio is about 10%. When the set value is 5 or 6, the selection ratio is about 3%. The effect effect (effect No. = 104) that displays characters in zebra style gives an indication that the set value is set to 5 or 6. Therefore, in this case, the selection ratio when the set value is 1 to 4 is zero. When the set value is 5 or 6, the selection ratio is about 2%.

  In the suggested RTC effect effect determination table (character_TBL) for character image data, a selection ratio is attached to each effect content and the selection ratio of each effect content is the same as in the suggested RTC effect effect determination table for character data. It is defined so as to be different for each set value. In the present embodiment, the effect is made different depending on the number of characters (number of people) included in the character image displayed during the suggestion RTC effect. Specifically, the effect effect (effect No. = 201) in which the number of characters appearing is one can be assigned regardless of the setting value. Therefore, effect no. 201 effects may be selected at all set values. Specifically, effect no. 201 is an effect selection ratio of about 90% when the setting value is 1, 100% when the setting value is 2, about 80% when the setting value is 3, and about 60% when the setting value is 4. When the set value is 5, it is specified to be about 70%, and when the set value is 6, it is specified to be about 75%.

  The effect effect (effect No. = 202) in which the number of characters appearing is three gives an indication that the setting value is set to 3 or more. Therefore, in this case, the selection ratio when the set values are 1 and 2 is set to zero. Further, it is defined as approximately 20% when the set value is 3, approximately 35% when the set value is 4, approximately 20% when the set value is 5, and approximately 10% when the set value is 6. . The effect effect (effect No. = 203) in which the number of characters appearing is 16 gives an indication that the setting value is set to 4 or more. Therefore, in this case, the selection ratio when the set value is 1 to 3 is set to zero. Further, when the set value is 4, it is specified to be about 5%, when the set value is 5, about 10%, and when the set value is 6, about 10%.

  The effect effect (effect No. = 204) in which the number of characters appearing is 48 gives an indication that the setting value is set to 1 or 6. Therefore, effect no. The selection ratio of the effect 204 is zero when the set value is 2-5. When the set value is 1, it is specified to be about 10%, and when the set value is 6, it is specified to be about 5%.

  In the suggestion RTC effect effect determination table (sound_TBL) for sound data, a selection ratio is attached to each effect content and the selection ratio of each effect content is similar to the suggestion RTC effect effect determination table for character data. It is defined so as to be different for each set value. In the present embodiment, the production effect is made different depending on the difference in sound produced during the suggestion RTC production.

  Specifically, the effect effect (effect No. = 301) that generates the sound of a bell can be applied regardless of the setting value. Therefore, effect no. The 301 effect may be selected at all setting values. Specifically, effect no. The ratio of 301 selected effects is 100% when the setting value is 1, about 80% when the setting value is 2, about 70% when the setting value is 3 to 5, and when the setting value is 6. Is defined as about 75%.

  The effect effect (effect No. = 302) that generates a trumpet sound can be selected when the set value is other than 1. Therefore, effect no. For the effect 302, the selection ratio when the set value is 1 is defined as zero. Also, effect no. The selection ratio of the effect effect 302 is defined as approximately 20% when the set value is 2 to 5, and approximately 10% when the set value is 6.

  The effect effect (effect No. = 303) that generates the sound of the guitar can be selected when the set value is 3 or more. Therefore, effect no. For the effect 303, the selection ratio when the setting values are 1 and 2 is defined as zero. Also, effect no. The selection ratio of the effect effect 303 is defined as about 10% when the set value is 3 to 6.

  The effect effect (effect No. = 304) that generates a chord can be selected only when the set value is 6. Therefore, effect no. The effect of 304 is defined to have a selection ratio of zero when the set value is 1 to 5. Also, effect no. The effect effect 304 is defined to be selected at a selection ratio of about 5% when the set value is 6.

(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, middle line, lower line, right-up line, or 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 with reference to FIG.

  The promotion lottery table is provided in the sub ROM 404, and after the lottery based on the ART preparation state distribution table (see FIG. 26) is determined to shift to the ART preparation state A or ART preparation 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 game number determination table)
Next, the added game number determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

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

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

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

(Step S1)
In step S1, the main CPU 301 performs an initial setting process. Specifically, a table address for setting the internal register of the gaming machine 1 is set, and a process of setting the register address is performed based on the table. Then, when the process of step S1 ends, the process proceeds to step S2.

(Step S2)
In step S2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the setting change switch is ON. Here, in the present embodiment, the setting change switch 37sw is turned on by rotating a predetermined angle while a setting changing key (not shown) is inserted into the keyhole. Therefore, in step S2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the setting change key (not shown) is rotated by a predetermined angle in a state where the key is inserted into the keyhole. If it is determined that the setting change switch is ON (step S2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S3. If it is determined that the setting change switch is OFF (step S2 = No) ), The process proceeds to step S5.

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

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

(Step S5)
In step S5, the main CPU 301 performs a power interruption recovery process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 displays the saved register value and the saved stack pointer value when power supply is started after the power supply to the gaming machine 1 is cut off. Perform processing to restore. In the power interruption recovery process, an initialization process of the main RAM 303 is performed. Then, when the process of step S5 ends, the process proceeds to the main loop process of FIG.

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

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

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

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

(Step S104)
In step S104, the main CPU 301 performs medal acceptance start processing. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of permitting the reception of medals when the re-game is not operating. Then, when the process of step S104 ends, the process proceeds to step S105.

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

(Step S106)
In step S106, the main CPU 301 performs a start lever check process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the processing, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the start switch 10sw is ON. Then, when the process of step S106 ends, the process proceeds to step S107.

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

(Step S108)
In step S108, the main CPU 301 performs 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 a reel rotation start preparation process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process for setting a minimum one game time. Then, when the process of step S109 ends, the process proceeds to step S110.

(Step S110)
In step S110, the main CPU 301 performs a reel rotation start process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting data for rotating the reel 17 at a constant speed by driving the stepping motors 101, 102, and 103 via the reel control board 100. Then, when the process of step S110 ends, the process proceeds to step S111.

(Step S111)
In step S111, the main CPU 301 performs a reel rotation process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the processing, the main CPU 301 performs control to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel 17 based on the fact that the stop switches 11sw, 12sw, and 13sw detect a stop operation on the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 by the player. . Then, when the process of step S111 ends, the process proceeds to step S112.

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

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

(Step S114)
In step S114, the main CPU 301 performs display determination processing which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of calculating the number of payouts according to the winning symbol combination. Then, when the process of step S114 ends, the process proceeds to step S115.

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

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

(Start lever check processing)
Next, the start lever check process performed by the process of step S106 of FIG. 30 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 31 shows a subroutine of the start lever check process.

(Step S106-1)
In step S106-1, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the start switch is ON. Specifically, the main CPU 301 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. When the process of step S106-2 is completed, the start lever check process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S107 of the main loop process.

(Internal lottery process)
Next, the internal lottery process performed by the process of step S107 of FIG. 30 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a subroutine of internal lottery processing.

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

(Step S107-2)
In step S107-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for acquiring a gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for acquiring a gaming state based on the value of the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S107-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S107-3.

(Step S107-3)
In step S107-3, the main CPU 301 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”, a process of acquiring the random value “369” related to “special role 02” is performed. When the set value is “1” and the number of lotteries is “23”, a process of acquiring a random value “600” related to “special role 01” is performed. 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 random number value 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. 30 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 33 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. 34, the reel rotation process performed by the process of step S111 of FIG. 30 will be described. FIG. 34 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing during reel rotation.

(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. 35, the display determination process performed by the process of step S114 of FIG. 30 is demonstrated. FIG. 35 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 display error detection processing. 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 is not 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 S114-9.

(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 S114-9.

(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. 8). 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 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 S114-9 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. 36, the game state transition process performed by the process of step S116 of FIG. 30 will be described. FIG. 36 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 a process of 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 a schedule acquisition process that will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of acquiring a schedule based on the RTC effect schedule table for specific days in FIG. 19 or the RTC effect schedule table for days of the week in FIG. Then, when the process of step S301 ends, the process proceeds to step S302.

(Step S302)
In step S302, 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 S302 ends, the process proceeds to step S303.

(Step S303)
In step S303, the sub CPU 402 performs main board communication processing, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the processing, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for analyzing a command transmitted from the main control board 300 and the like. Then, when the process of step S303 ends, the process proceeds to step S304.

(Step S304)
In step S304, the sub CPU 402 performs an RTC effect control process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of acquiring data used for the effect in accordance with the execution timing of the RTC effect. When the process of step S304 ends, the process proceeds to step S305.

(Step S305)
In step S305, 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 S305 ends, the process proceeds to step S306.

(Step S306)
In step S306, 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 S306 ends, the process proceeds to step S307.

(Step S307)
In step S307, the sub CPU 402 performs image control processing. Specifically, sub CPU402 performs the process which outputs a signal with respect to the image control part 420 based on the content of the effect determined by the below-mentioned effect determination process. Then, when the process of step S307 ends, the main process in the sub control board is ended.

(Schedule acquisition process)
Next, based on FIG. 39, the schedule acquisition process performed by the process of step S301 of FIG. 38 is demonstrated. FIG. 39 is a diagram showing a subroutine for schedule acquisition processing.

(Step S301-1)
In step S301-1, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for loading date information. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for loading date information acquired by the RTC device 406. At this time, the day of the week information corresponding to the date information is also loaded. Then, when the process of step S301-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S301-2.

(Step S301-2)
In step S301-2, the sub CPU 402 performs specific day determination processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines whether the current date corresponds to the specific date based on the date information loaded by the processing of step S301-1 and the RTC effect schedule table for specific date shown in FIG. Processing to determine whether or not. Then, when the process of step S301-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S301-3.

(Step S301-3)
In step S301-3, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not it is a specific date. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the result of the determination in step S301-2 is a specific day. And when it is determined that it is a specific day (step S301-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S301-4, and when it is determined that it is not a specific day (step S301-3 = No). Then, the process proceeds to step S301-5.

(Step S301-4)
In step S301-4, the sub CPU 402 performs a schedule acquisition process based on the date information. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 acquires a schedule corresponding to the date information loaded by the process of step S301-1, based on the RTC effect schedule table for specific day stored in the sub ROM 404 (see FIG. 19). Perform the process. Further, a process of storing the acquired schedule in the sub RAM 405 is performed. When the process of step S3-1-4 ends, the schedule acquisition process ends, and the process proceeds to step S302 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S301-5)
In step S301-5, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for acquiring a schedule based on day information. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 acquires a schedule corresponding to the day information loaded by the process of step S301-1, based on the day RTC effect schedule table (see FIG. 20) stored in the sub ROM 404. Process. Further, a process of storing the acquired schedule in the sub RAM 405 is performed. When the process of step S3-1-5 ends, the schedule acquisition process ends, and the process proceeds to step S302 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Main board communication processing)
Next, the main board communication process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 40 is a diagram showing a subroutine of main board communication processing.

(Step S303-1)
In step S303-1, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining 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 S303-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S303-2. If it is determined that a different command has not been received (step S303). −1 = No), the main board communication process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S304 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S303-2)
In step S303-2, 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 S303-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S303-3.

(Step S303-3)
In step S303-3, the sub CPU 402 performs command analysis processing, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the sub CPU 402 executes a process based on the game information stored by the process of step S303-2. When the process of step S303-3 ends, the main board communication process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S304 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Command analysis processing)
Next, command analysis processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 41 is a diagram showing a subroutine of command analysis processing.

(Step S303-3-1)
In step S303-3-1, 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 S303-2 is a setting change command. When it is determined that the setting change command has been received (step S303-3-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S303-3-2, and it is determined that the setting change command has not been received. In the case (step S303-3-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S303-3-3.

(Step S303-3-2)
In step S303-3-2, 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 S303-3-2 ends, the command analysis process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S303-3-3)
In step S303-3-3, 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 S303-2 is a reel rotation start acceptance command. If it is determined that the reel rotation start acceptance command has been received (step S303-3-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S303-3-4, and the reel rotation start acceptance command has not been received. Is determined (step S303-3-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S303-3-5.

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

(Step S303-3-5)
In step S303-3-5, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not a reel rotation 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 S303-2 is a reel rotation command. If it is determined that the reel rotation command has been received (step S303-3-5 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S303-3-6, and it is determined that the reel rotation command has not been received. In this case (step S303-3-5 = No), the process proceeds to step S303-3-7.

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

(Step S303-3-7)
In step S303-3-7, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether 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 S303-2 is a reel stop command. If it is determined that the reel stop command has been received (step S303-3-7 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S303-3-8, and it is determined that the reel stop command has not been received. In that case (step S303-3-7 = No), the process proceeds to step S303-3-9.

(Step S303-3-8)
In step S303-3-8, 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 S303-3-8 ends, the command analysis process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S304 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S303-3-9)
In step S303-3-9, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether an error command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the command stored by the game information storage processing in step S303-2 is an error command. When it is determined that an error command has been received (step S303-3-9 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S303-3-10, and when it is determined that no error command has been received. (Step S303-3-9 = No), the process proceeds to Step S303-3-11.

  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 S303-3-10)
In step S303-3-10, 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 S303-3-10 ends, the command analysis process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S303-3-11)
In step S303-3-11, 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 S303-2 is a display determination command. When it is determined that the display determination command has been received (step S303-3-11 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S303-3-12, and it is determined that the display determination command has not been received. In that case (step S303-3-11 = No), the process proceeds to step S303-3-13.

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

(Step S303-3-13)
In step S303-3-13, the sub CPU 402 performs control to execute processing according to the received command. In the 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 S303-2. When the process of step S303-3-13 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. 42 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing at the time of receiving a reel rotation start acceptance command.

(Step S303-3-4-1)
In step S303-3-4-1, 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 S303-3-4-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S303-3-4-2, and the state number is “01”. If it is determined that it is not (step S303-3-4-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S303-3-4-3.

(Step S303-3-4-2)
In step S303-3-4-2, 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. When the process of step S303-3-4-2 ends, the subroutine for the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process ends.

(Step S303-3-4-3)
In step S303-3-4-3, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of 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 S303-3-4-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S303-3-4-4, and the state number is “01”. If it is determined that it is not (step S303-3-4-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S303-3-4-5.

(Step S303-3-4-4)
In step S303-3-4-4, 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. 27) in the ART preparation state A or the ART preparation state B. When the process of step S303-3-4-4 is completed, the subroutine for the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process is terminated.

(Step S303-3-4-5)
In step S303-3-4-5, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number is “03”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the state number is “03” based on the value stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the state number is “03” (step S303-3-4-5 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S303-3-4-6, and the state number is “03”. If it is determined that this is not the case (step S303-3-4-5 = No), the reel rotation start acceptance command reception processing subroutine is terminated.

(Step S303-3-4-6)
In step S303-3-4-6, 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. Then, when the process of step S303-3-4-6 ends, the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process ends.

(Normal processing)
Next, the normal state process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 43 is a diagram showing a subroutine for normal state processing.

(Step S303-3-4-2-1)
In step S303-3-4-2-1, 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 S303-3-4-2-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S303-3-4-2-2.

(Step S303-3-4-2-2)
In step S303-3-4-2-2, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART ready state transition game number counter is “0”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 subtracts “1” from the value of the ART ready state transition game number counter in the process of step S303-3-4-2-1 so that the value of the ART ready state transition game number counter is “ A process of determining whether or not “0” has been reached is performed. If it is determined that the value of the ART ready state transition game number counter is “0” (step S303-3-4-2-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S303-3-4-2-3. 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 S303-3-4-2-2 = No), step S303-3-4-2-2 The processing is shifted to 6.

(Step S303-3-4-2-3)
In step S303-3-4-2-3, 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 S303-3-4-2-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S303-3-4-2-2-4.

(Step S303-3-4-2-4)
In step S303-3-4-2-4, 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. 26) provided in the sub ROM 404. The process of determining is performed. Then, when the process of step S303-3-4-2-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S303-3-4-2-5.

(Step S303-3-4-2-5)
In step S303-3-4-2-5, 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 S303-3-4-2-2-4. A process of storing in an ART preparation state storage area provided in the RAM 405 is performed. Then, when the process of step S303-3-4-2-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S303-3-4-2-6.

(Step S303-3-4-2-6)
In step S303-3-4-2-6, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect determination process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 stores information related to the winning area stored in the normal state effect determination table (see FIG. 18A) provided in the sub ROM 404 and the game information storage process in step S303-2. Based on the above, processing for determining the contents of the effect is performed. Then, when the process of step S303-3-4-2-6 ends, the subroutine for the normal state process ends.

(ART preparation status processing)
Next, the ART preparation state process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 44 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the ART preparation state processing.

(Step S303-3-4-4-1)
In step S <b> 303-3-4-1, 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 S303-3-4-4-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S303-3-4-4-2, and the ART preparation state A is determined. If it is determined that this is not the case (step S303-3-4-4-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S303-3-4-4-5.

(Step S303-3-4-4-2)
In step S303-3-4-4-2, 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. 27A) and information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command. . Then, when the process of step S303-3-4-4-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S303-3-4-4-3.

(Step S303-3-4-4-3)
In step S <b> 303-3-4-4-3, 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 is determined 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 S303-3-4-4-3. Perform the process. If it is determined that it is determined to shift to the ART preparation state B or the ART preparation state C (step S303-3-4-4-3 = Yes), step S303-3-4-4- 4, when it is determined that it is not determined to shift to the ART preparation state B or ART preparation state C (step S303-3-4-4-3 = No), step S303 The process proceeds to -3--4-4-9.

(Step S303-3-4-4-4)
In step S303-3-4-4-4, the sub CPU 402 performs an ART preparation state update process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 transfers the value stored in the ART preparation state storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 by the lottery by the promotion lottery process in step S303-3-4-4-2. A process of updating information related to the previous ART preparation state is performed. Then, when the process of step S303-3-4-4-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S303-3-4-4-9.

(Step S303-3-4-4-5)
In step S <b> 303-3-4-4-5, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the ART preparation state B is in effect. 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 S303-3-4-4-5 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S303-3-4-4-6, and the ART preparation state B is reached. If it is determined that this is not the case (step S303-3-4-4-5 = No), the process proceeds to step S303-3-4-4-9.

(Step S303-3-4-4-6)
In step S303-3-4-4-6, 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. 27B) and information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command. . Then, when the process of step S303-3-4-4-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S303-3-4-4-7.

(Step S303-3-4-4-7)
In step S <b> 303-3-4-4-7, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine 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 S303-3-4-4-6. If it is determined that it is determined to shift to the ART preparation state C (step S303-3-4-4-7 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S303-3-4-4-8. If it is determined that the transition to the ART preparation state C has not been determined (step S303-3-4-4-7 = No), the process proceeds to step S303-3-4-4-9. To do.

(Step S303-3-4-4-8)
In step S303-3-4-4-8, the sub CPU 402 performs an ART preparation state update process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 changes the value stored in the ART ready state storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 by the lottery determined by the lottery process of promotion in step S303-3-4-4-6. A process of updating information related to the previous ART preparation state is performed. Then, when the process of step S303-3-4-4-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S303-3-4-4-9.

(Step S303-3-4-4-9)
In step S303-3-4-4-9, the sub CPU 402 performs effect determination processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 includes an ART preparation state effect determination table (see FIG. 18B) provided in the sub ROM 404, and information related to the winning area stored by the game information storage process in step S303. Based on the above, processing for determining the production contents is performed. Then, when the process of step S303-3-4-4-9 ends, the subroutine for the ART preparation state process 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. 45 shows a subroutine for the ART state processing.

(Step S303-3--4-6-1)
In step S303-3-4-6-1, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the ART game number counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the ART game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S303-3--4-6-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S303-3--4-6-2.

(Step S303-3-4-6-2)
In step S <b> 303-3-4-6-2, 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 processing of step S303-3-4-6-1, 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 S303-3-4-6-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S303-3-4-6-6. If it is determined that the value of the ART game number counter is not “0” (step S303-3-4-6-2 = No), the process proceeds to step S303-3-4-6-3. .

(Step S303-3-4-6-3)
In step S <b> 303-3-4-6-3, 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. 28) and information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command. Do. Then, when the process of step S303-3-4-6-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S303-3-4-6-4.

(Step S303-3-4-6-4)
In step S <b> 303-3-4-6-4, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not winning is made in the lottery process by adding the ART game number. 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 S303-3-4-6-3. Here, when the sub CPU 402 performs the lottery process for adding the number of ART games, when the “0” game is not determined as the added game number, that is, the number of games of “10” or more is determined as the added game number In such a case, it is determined that the lottery is won by adding the number of ART games. When it is determined that the number of ART games is added and the lottery is won (step S303-3-4-6-4 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S303-3-4-6-5, and the ART game is executed. If it is determined that the lottery is not won by adding a number (step S303-3-4-6-4 = No), the process proceeds to step S303-3-4-6-6.

(Step S303-3-4-6-5)
In step S303-3-4-6-5, the sub CPU 402 performs ART game number addition processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 adds the ART game number counter value provided in the sub RAM 405 to the value of the ART game number selected in the step S303-3-4-6-3 lottery process. The process which adds is performed. Then, when the process of step S303-3-4-6-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S303-3-4-6-6.

(Step S303-3-4-6-6)
In step S303-3-4-6-6, the sub CPU 402 performs effect determination processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 uses an ART state effect determination table (see FIG. 18C) provided in the sub ROM 404 and information related to the winning area stored by the game information storage process in step S303. Based on this, processing for determining the production contents is performed. When the process of step S303-3-4-6-6 is completed, the ART state subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process on the sub control board.

(Process when receiving display judgment command)
Next, the display determination command reception process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 46 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing at the time of display determination command reception.

(Step S303-3-12-1)
In step S303-3-12-1, 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 on the active line based on the information related to the display determination command stored by the game information storing process in step S303. A process of determining whether or not it is displayed is performed. If it is determined that red 7 replay, blue 7 replay, or follow replay is displayed (step S303-3-12-1 = YES), the process proceeds to step S303-3-12-2, and red If it is determined that 7 replay, blue 7 replay, and follow replay are not displayed (step S303-3-12-1 = NO), the process proceeds to step S303-3-12-3.

(Step S303-3-12-2)
In step S303-3-12-2, the sub CPU 402 performs red / blue 7 / follow replay display processing which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting the value of the ART game 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. Then, when the process of step S303-3-12-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S303-3-12-5.

(Step S303-3-12-3)
In step S303-3-12-3, 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 is displayed on the active line based on the information related to the display determination command stored by the game information storage processing in step S303. I do. If it is determined that a blank is displayed (step S303-3-12-3 = YES), the process proceeds to step S303-3-12-4, and it is determined that no blank is displayed. In this case (step S303-3-12-3 = NO), the process proceeds to step S303-3-12-5.

(Step S303-3-12-4)
In step S303-3-12-4, the sub CPU 402 performs blank display processing which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining the number of games for shifting to the ART preparation state. Then, when the process of step S303-3-12-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S303-3-12-5.

(Step S303-3-12-5)
In step S303-3-12-5, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect determination process. 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 S303-3-12-5 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. 47, the red 7 / blue 7 / follow replay display process will be described. FIG. 47 is a diagram showing a subroutine of red 7 / blue 7 / follow replay display processing.

(Step S303-3-12-2-1)
In step S <b> 303-3-12-2-1, 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 S303-3-12-2-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S303-3-12-2-2, and the state number is set. Is determined not to be “01” (step S303-3-12-2-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S303-3-12-2-5.

(Step S303-3-12-2-2)
In step S303-3-12-2-2, 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 S303. Perform the process. If it is determined that the winning area is “04” (step S303-3-12-2-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S303-3-12-2-3, and the winning area is determined. Is determined not to be “04” (step S303-3-12-2-2 = No), the subroutine of red 7 / blue 7 / follow replay display processing is terminated and the display determination command is received. The process proceeds to step S303-3-12-5 of the process.

(Step S303-3-12-2-3)
In step S303-3-12-2-3, 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 S303-3-12-2-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S303-3-12-2-4.

(Step S303-3-12-2-4)
In step S303-3-12-2-4, 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. When the processing of step S303-3-12-2-4 is completed, the subroutine for red 7 / blue 7 / follow replay display processing is terminated, and step S303-3-12-5 of the display determination command reception processing is ended. The process is transferred to.

(Step S303-3-12-2-5)
In step S303-3-12-2-5, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number is “02”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the state number “02” is stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. When it is determined that the state number is “02” (step S303-3-12-2-5 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S303-3-12-2-6, and the state number Is determined to be not “02” (step S303-3-12-2-5 = 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 S303-3-12-5.

(Step S303-3-12-2-6)
In step S <b> 303-3-12-2-6, 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 S303-3-12-2-6 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S303-3-12-2-7, and the ART preparation state A is determined. If it is determined that this is not the case (step S303-3-12-2-6 = No), the process proceeds to step S303-3-12-2-9.

(Step S303-3-12-2-7)
In step S303-3-12-2-7, 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 S303-3-12-2-7 ends, the process proceeds to step S303-3-12-2-8.

(Step S303-3-12-2-8)
In step S303-3-12-2-8, 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. When the processing of step S303-3-12-2-8 is completed, the subroutine for red 7 / blue 7 / follow replay display processing is terminated, and step S303-3-12-5 of the display determination command reception processing is ended. The process is transferred to.

(Step S303-3-12-2-9)
In step S <b> 303-3-12-2-9, 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 S303-3-12-2-9 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S303-3-12-2-10, and the ART preparation state B is reached. If it is determined that this is not the case (step S303-3-12-2-9 = No), the process proceeds to step S303-3-12-2-12.

(Step S303-3-12-2-10)
In step S303-3-12-2-10, 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 S303-3-12-2-10 ends, the process proceeds to step S303-3-12-2-11.

(Step S303-3-12-2-11)
In step S303-3-12-2-11, 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. When the processing of step S303-3-12-2-11 is completed, the subroutine for red 7 / blue 7 / follow replay display processing is terminated, and step S303-3-12-5 of the display determination command reception processing is completed. The process is transferred to.

(Step S303-3-12-2-12)
In step S303-3-12-2-12, 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 S303-3-12-2-12 ends, the process proceeds to step S303-3-12-2-13.

(Step S303-3-12-2-13)
In step S303-3-12-2-13, 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. When the processing of step S303-3-12-2-13 is completed, the subroutine for red 7 / blue 7 / follow replay display processing is terminated, and step S303-3-12-5 of the display determination command reception processing is completed. The process is transferred to.

(Blank display processing)
Next, the blank display processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 48 is a diagram showing a subroutine for blank display processing.

(Step S303-3-12-4-1)
In step S303-3-12-4-1, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine 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 S303-3-12-4-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S303-3-12-4-2, and the state number is set. Is determined not to be “03” (step S303-3-12-4-1 = No), the blank display time processing subroutine is terminated, and the display determination command reception time processing step S303-3-12 is executed. The process is shifted to -5.

(Step S303-3-12-4-2)
In step S303-3-12-4-2, 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 S303-3-12-4-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S303-3-12-4-3. If it is determined that the value of the ART game number counter is not “0” (step S303-3-12-4-2 = No), the blank display processing subroutine is terminated and the display determination command is received. The processing shifts to step S303-3-12-5 of the time processing.

(Step S303-3-12-4-3)
In step S303-3-12-4-3, 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 S303-3-12-4-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S303-3-12-4-4.

(Step S303-3-12-4-4)
In step S303-3-12-4-4, 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. 25) 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. When the process of step S303-3-12-4-4 is completed, the subroutine for blank display processing is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S303-3-12-5 of display determination command reception processing.

(RTC effect control process)
Next, the RTC effect control process will be described based on FIG.

(Step S304-1)
In step S304-1, the sub CPU 402 performs an initialization process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for initializing data related to the RTC effect state. Then, when the process of step S304-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S304-2.

(Step S304-2)
In step S304-2, the sub CPU 402 confirms whether or not it is the execution time of the countdown RTC effect. In the present embodiment, the countdown RTC effect is executed 60 seconds before the time when the main RTC effect starts to be executed. Therefore, in step S304-2, a process for determining whether or not it is 60 seconds before the time when the main RTC effect starts to be executed is performed. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not it is 60 seconds before the RTC effect execution time based on the schedule acquired by the process of step S301 and the time elapsed since the power is turned on. If it is determined that it is 60 seconds before the RTC effect execution time (step S304-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S304-3, and it is determined that it is not 60 seconds before the RTC effect execution time. If it is determined (step S304-2 = No), the process proceeds to step S304-4.

  In the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the execution start timing of the countdown RTC effect has been reached based on the time when the execution of the main RTC effect is started, but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, in step S304-2, is the time measured by the RTC device 406 not the time corresponding to the execution start timing of the countdown RTC effect, rather than the time when the execution of the main RTC effect starts? You may make it confirm whether it is no.

(Step S304-3)
In step S304-3, the sub CPU 402 performs countdown RTC effect data acquisition processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for acquiring data in the countdown RTC column based on the date information and the RTC effect release schedule table (see FIG. 21) stored in the sub ROM 404. The data acquired here is transmitted to the liquid crystal control CPU 422 and used for execution of the countdown RTC effect. Then, when the process of step S304-3 ends, the RTC effect control process ends.

(Step S304-4)
In step S304-4, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not it is the main RTC effect execution time. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines whether or not it is the RTC effect execution time based on the schedule stored in the sub RAM 405 by the process of step S301 and the time elapsed since the power is turned on. When it is determined that it is the main RTC effect execution time (step S304-4 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S304-5, and when it is determined that it is not the RTC effect execution time (step S304-5). (S304-4 = No), the process proceeds to step S304-6.

(Step S304-5)
In step S304-5, the sub CPU 402 performs main RTC effect data acquisition processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for acquiring data in the main RTC effect column based on the date information and the RTC effect release schedule table (see FIG. 21) stored in the sub ROM 404. The data acquired here is used for execution of the main RTC effect by performing transmission processing on the liquid crystal control CPU 422.

  Here, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for acquiring data in the RTC effect column from the RTC effect release schedule table stored in the sub ROM 404 based on the date information, so that the time when the gaming machine 1 is introduced is shifted. Even if there is a store, data in the same RTC effect column as other stores can be acquired. Then, when the process of step S304-5 ends, the RTC effect control process ends.

(Step S304-6)
In step S304-6, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not it is the suggested RTC effect execution time. If it is determined that it is the suggested RTC effect execution time (step S304-6 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S304-7, and if it is determined that it is not the suggested RTC effect execution time ( Step S304-6 = No), and ends the RTC effect control process.

(Step S304-7)
In step S304-7, the sub CPU 402 performs suggested RTC effect data acquisition processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 executes the suggested RTC effect data acquisition process shown in FIG. 50 while referring to the date information and the RTC effect release schedule table (see FIG. 21) stored in the sub ROM 404, Get data in RTC column. The data acquired here is used for execution of the suggested RTC effect.

  Here, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for acquiring the suggested RTC column data from the RTC effect release schedule table stored in the sub ROM 404 based on the date information, so that the time when the gaming machine 1 is introduced is shifted. Even if there is a store, the same suggested RTC column data as other stores can be acquired. Then, when the process of step S304-7 ends, the RTC effect control process ends.

(Suggested RTC effect data acquisition process)
Next, the suggested RTC effect data acquisition process will be described. The suggested RTC effect data acquisition process is a process for acquiring the suggested RTC effect data. Hereinafter, the execution method of the suggested RTC effect data acquisition process will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

(Step S304-7-1)
In step S304-7-1, the sub CPU 402 refers to the RTC effect release schedule table shown in FIG. Thereby, predetermined moving image data is acquired from moving image data prepared in plural for use in the suggested RTC effect performed at the end of the RTC effect.

(Step S304-7-2)
In step S304-7-2, the sub CPU 402 performs effect data generation processing. Here, the effect data is data used for applying an effect to the moving image data acquired in step S304-7-1. Specifically, it accompanies the moving image data acquired in step S304-7-1, such as character data, image data (character data) about a character indicating a person or an animal, sound data, or the like. Data for obtaining the effect effect by displaying is acquired as the effect data.

  In the present embodiment, an effect (dense setting information suggestion effect) that suggests which setting value is likely to be set is executed using an effect added to the moving image data in the suggested RTC effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, effect data for use in the rich setting information suggesting effect is generated while considering the set value by executing a subroutine (see FIG. 51) for effect data generation processing, which will be described in detail later.

(Step S304-7-3)
In step S304-7-3, the sub CPU 402 transmits the moving image data acquired in step S304-7-1 and the effect data information generated in step S304-7-2 to the liquid crystal control CPU 422 (effect data). Execute transmission processing.

  Here, the suggested RTC effect moving image data acquired in step S304-7-1 is common to the other gaming machines 1 installed in the game store. However, the setting value can be changed for each gaming machine 1. Further, as will be described in detail later, the effect data obtained by executing the effect data generation processing subroutine (see FIG. 51) may differ even if the set values are the same. Therefore, the suggested RTC effect data executed in each gaming machine 1 at the time of the RTC effect has a difference in effect although the suggested RTC effect moving image data is common. Further, as described above, the effect data is an index for the player to estimate the set value of the gaming machine 1. For this reason, a game is added that causes the player to guess which set value is likely to be operating due to the difference in the effect displayed at the suggestion RTC performance being executed in each gaming machine 1. Can do. When the suggested RTC effect data is acquired in step S304-5-3, a series of suggested RTC effect data acquisition processing is completed.

(Effect data generation processing)
Next, the effect data generation process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S304-7-2-1)
In step S304-7-2-1, it is confirmed whether or not the effect data command set flag is on. Here, the effect data command set flag is turned on in step S304-7-2-22, which will be described in detail later, and is turned off when the effect data transmission process is completed in step S304-7-3 in FIG. Flag to be

(Step S304-7-2-2)
In step S304-7-2-2, the set value storage area of the sub RAM 405 is referred to. The sub RAM 405 automatically stores setting values (setting information) set by operating the setting change button 37 from the main control board 300 side to the sub control board 400 side when the power is turned on or when the setting value is changed. . Therefore, by referring to the setting value storage area of the sub RAM 405, a setting value (setting information) set in advance can be acquired.

(Step S304-7-2-3)
In step S304-7-2-3, it is confirmed whether or not the character data determined flag is on. Here, when the character data determined flag is in the OFF state (NO in step S304-7-2-3), the control flow proceeds to step S304-7-2-4. That is, when the selection of the effect data for the character used for the suggested RTC effect is incomplete, the control flow proceeds to step S304-7-2-4 to select the effect data for the character. On the other hand, if it is in the ON state (YES in step S304-7-2-3), that is, if the selection of the effect data for the character has been completed, the control flow will be described in detail later in step S304-7. Proceed to -2-8.

(Step S304-7-2-4)
In step S304-7-2-4, the suggested RTC effect effect determination table (moji_TBL) for character data shown in FIG. 22 is read.

(Step S304-7-2-5)
In step S304-7-2-5, a process of selecting, by lottery, what is actually used in the suggested RTC effect from the effects (character data) relating to the display form of the plurality of characters shown in FIG. Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 22, for example, when the set value is set to “4”, the effect of changing the character color to red (data No. = 101: data name = moji_aka) is about An effect (data No. = 103: data name = moji_kin) that is selected with a probability of 90% and displays characters in gold is selected with a probability of about 10%.

(Step S304-7-2-6)
In step S304-7-2-6, a process of temporarily storing the character data selected in step S304-7-2-5 is performed.

(Step S304-7-2-7)
In step S304-7-2-7, a process of turning on a character data determined flag indicating that character data has already been determined in step S304-7-2-5 is performed.

(Step S304-7-2-8)
In step S304-7-2-8, it is confirmed whether or not the character data determined flag is on. If the character data determined flag is off (NO in step S304-7-2-8), the control flow proceeds to step S304-7-2-9. On the other hand, if it is in the on state (YES in step S304-7-2-8), the control flow proceeds to step S304-7-2-13, which will be described in detail later.

(Step S304-7-2-9)
In step S304-7-2-9, the suggested RTC effect effect determination table (character_TBL) for character image data shown in FIG. 23 is read.

(Step S304-7-2-10)
In step S304-7-2-10, a process of selecting by lottery what is actually used in the suggested RTC effect from the effect information (character data) using the plurality of character images shown in FIG. Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 23, for example, when the setting value is set to “4”, an effect (data No. = 201: data name = number) where the number of characters appearing is “1”. character_1) is selected with a probability of about 60%, and an effect (data No. = 202: data name = character_3) with the number of characters appearing as “3” is selected with a probability of about 35%, and the number of characters appearing The effect (data No. = 203: data name = character_16) to be “16” is selected with a probability of about 5%.

(Step S304-7-2-11)
In step S304-7-2-11, a process of temporarily storing the character data selected in step S304-7-2-10 is performed.

(Step S304-7-2-12)
In step S304-7-2-12, a process of turning on a character data determined flag indicating that character data has already been determined in step S304-7-2-10 is performed.

(Step S304-7-2-13)
In step S304-7-2-13, it is confirmed whether or not the sound data determined flag is on. Here, when the sound data determined flag is in the OFF state (NO in step S304-7-2-13), the control flow proceeds to step S304-7-2-14. On the other hand, if it is in the ON state (YES in step S304-7-2-13), the control flow proceeds to step S304-7-2-18 described in detail later.

(Step S304-7-2-14)
In step S304-7-2-14, the suggested RTC effect effect determination table (sound_TBL) for sound data shown in FIG. 24 is read.

(Step S304-7-2-15)
In step S304-7-2-15, a process of selecting by lottery what is actually used in the suggested RTC effect from the information (sound data) of the effect by sound shown in FIG. Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 24, for example, when the set value is set to “4”, the effect of making a bell sound (data No. = 301: data name = sound_bell) is about 70%. The effect (data No. = 302: data name = sound_rappa) is selected with a probability of 20% and the effect is selected with a probability of 20% (data No. = 303: data name = sound_guitar). Is selected with a probability of approximately 10%.

(Step S304-7-2-16)
In step S304-7-2-16, a process of temporarily storing the sound data selected in step S304-7-2-15 is performed.

(Step S304-7-2-17)
In step S304-7-2-17, a process of turning on a sound data determined flag indicating that the sound data has already been determined in step S304-7-2-15 is performed.

(Step S304-7-2-18)
In step S304-7-2-18, a process of reading effect data that has already been temporarily stored is executed. In this embodiment, three types of effect data are read out: character data, character data, and sound data.

(Step S304-7-2-19)
In step S304-7-2-19, an effect data command that collectively represents the three types of effect data read in step S304-7-2-18 is generated.

(Step S304-7-2-20)
In step S304-7-2-20, processing for setting the effect data command generated in step S304-7-2-19 in the output buffer for output to the liquid crystal control CPU 422 is performed.

(Step S304-7-2-21)
In step S304-7-2-21, the determined flags for character data, character data, and sound data are turned off.

(Step S304-7-2-22)
In step S304-7-2-22, a flag (effect data command set flag) indicating that the effect data command is set in step S304-7-2-20 is turned on. Thereby, the control flow of FIG. 51 is completed.

(Image drawing process)
Subsequently, an image drawing process executed in the image control unit 420 will be described. The image drawing process is a drawing process executed in the image control unit 420 based on the signal output from the sub CPU 402 to the image control unit 420 in step S307 (see FIG. 38). Hereinafter, the image drawing process will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

(Step S401)
In step SS401, it is confirmed whether or not it is in the RTC effect state. Here, when it is in the RTC effect state (in the case of Yes in step SS401), the process proceeds to step SS402. If the state is other than the RTC effect state, the control flow proceeds to step SS405.

(Step SS402)
In step SS402, moving picture data for the RTC effect state is read from CGROM 426. Specifically, the moving image data used for the countdown RTC effect, the main RTC effect, and the suggested RTC effect is read in the RTC effect state in accordance with the RTC effect release schedule table defined in FIG.

(Step SS403)
In step SS403, a process of reading effect data to be combined with a suggested RTC effect moving image from CGROM 426 is executed. The effect data read out here is generated by the effect data generation process of S304-5-2.

(Step SS404)
In step SS404, a moving image synthesis process is executed using the moving image serving as the basis of the suggested RTC effect acquired in step SS402 and the effect data acquired in step SS403. Thereby, the moving image file for performing in suggestion RTC production is acquired.

(Step SS405)
In step SS405, effect determination processing (step S303-3-4-2-6, step S303-3-4-4-9, step S303-3-4-6-6, step S303-3-12-5). ) Is read out.

(Step SS406)
In step SS406, an image output process is executed. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 displays the countdown RTC effect, the main RTC effect moving image data read in step SS402, the suggested RTC effect moving image data acquired by the moving image synthesis process in step SS404, or the step SS405. A process of outputting an image control signal for the read moving image data is executed.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the RTC effect is performed at a predetermined time based on the time measured by the RTC device 406. RTC effects can be broadly divided into three parts: a countdown effect, a main RTC effect, and a suggested RTC effect.

  The countdown effect is performed over a predetermined period (60 seconds in the present embodiment) prior to the main RTC effect, and has effects such as improving the degree of attention to the main RTC effect. When the countdown effect is performed, for example, as shown in FIG. 53A, it is notified that the main RTC effect will be started soon by displaying the time until the main RTC effect is performed.

  When the countdown effect is completed, the main RTC effect that is the core of the RTC effect is continuously executed. In the main RTC effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 53 (b), an effect such as performance of music by a character is executed on the liquid crystal display device 41.

  When the main RTC effect is completed, the suggested RTC effect is executed. In the suggested RTC effect, an effect for notifying the RTC effect to be executed next week (notice effect) and an effect for notifying that the main RTC effect has ended (end effect) are provided for moving image data such as animation. It is executed with an effect attached. Here, the effect added to the moving image data is based on the effect data generated by the effect data generation processing shown in FIG. Therefore, when the suggested RTC effect is being executed, the setting information of the gaming machine 1 is estimated to the player by the difference in effect effect added to the moving image among the effects displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41. Can be made.

  Specifically, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 53 (c), the character displayed during the suggested RTC effect is “red”, and the number of characters is “1”. There are cases where the sound of “guitar” flows. In this case, it is suggested that the setting value is an even number (any one of 2, 4 and 6) because the character is “red”. Focusing on the number of displayed characters, the number of characters is “1” in the example of FIG. Since the effect of setting the number of characters to “1” is performed for all setting values, the player cannot narrow down which setting value is based on the number of characters. However, it is suggested that the set value is 3 or more due to the flow of the “guitar” sound. Therefore, the player can estimate that the set value is either 4 or 6 by comprehensively considering these.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 53D, there are cases where the character displayed during the suggested RTC effect is “golden”, the number of characters is “16”, and the sound of “trumpet” flows. In this case, it is suggested that the set value is other than 1 (the set value is any one of 2 to 6) due to the sound of the “trumpet”. Further, it is suggested that the setting value is “4 or more” because the character is “golden” and the number of characters is “16”. Therefore, by comprehensively considering these suggestions, the player can estimate that the set value is any one of 4-6.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, one suggestion selected from the suggested RTC effects prepared to suggest the set value when the time measured by the RTC device 406 reaches a predetermined time. The RTC effect is executed. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the set value is set by the number of combinations of moving image data (see FIG. 21) provided for the suggested RTC effect and the effects (FIGS. 22 to 24) provided. Suggested RTC effects are prepared in advance for suggestions. Then, one suggested RTC effect selected based on conditions such as the set value of the gaming machine 1 is executed. Therefore, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the setting information is suggested by the suggested RTC effect performed at a predetermined timing regardless of whether or not the game is started. Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, it is possible to stir up the willingness to start and continue the game.

  Here, in the gaming machine 1, as described in the flow of the effect data generation process in FIG. 51, the possibility that the effect effect reflects the actual setting value is higher than a certain probability, but it is not necessarily actual. It does not always reflect the set value. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to reliably estimate the set value based on the suggested RTC effect only once, and the estimated accuracy of the set value is improved by referring to the suggested RTC effect multiple times. be able to. Therefore, it is possible to continue the game for a long period of time for a player who wants to know the setting information.

  In the suggested RTC effect effect determination table shown in FIGS. 22 to 24 described above, the effect is always selected at a constant selection rate regardless of the progress of the game or the like, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the selection ratio of the effect may be changed according to the progress of the game. That is, a game number counting means capable of counting the number of games executed in the gaming machine 1 is provided, and the selection ratio of the effect may be varied according to the number of games counted by the game number counting means. .

  Specifically, the effect of displaying the characters in “gold” indicates that the setting value is “4” or more, but in the example shown in FIG. 22, the setting value is “4”. The selection probability that “golden” is selected as the character is always about 10% regardless of the number of games. On the other hand, until the number of games reaches 1000 games, when the set value is “4”, the probability that the character is “golden” is suppressed to about 10%. Changing the selection ratio of effects used for suggesting RTC effects that suggest the same content, when the number of games increases until it exceeds a predetermined number, such as the probability of being “golden” being about 50% Anyway.

  Further, the relationship between the number of games and the selection ratio of each effect data may be defined so that the suggested RTC effect that makes it easier to narrow down the actual setting value as the number of games increases. Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 23, as the character display form when the set value is “3”, the effect that the character display number is “1” or the character display number is “3”. One of the effects can be selected. Since the effect with the character display number “1” can be selected at all setting values, the player cannot narrow down which setting value. On the other hand, the effect of setting the character display number to “3” suggests that the setting value is “3” or more, so that the player has any of the setting values from 3 to 6. Can be narrowed down to. Therefore, when the set value is “3”, for example, until the number of games reaches 1000 games, the effect selection ratio with the character display number “1” is about 80%, and the character display number is “3”. The effect selection ratio is specified to be about 20%, and after reaching 2000 games, the effect selection ratio with the character display number “1” is about 60%, and the character display number is “3”. If the effect selection ratio of “40” is defined to be about 40%, the number of games and each effect data are selected so that the suggested RTC effect that makes it easy to narrow down the actual setting value as the number of games increases. By defining the relationship with the ratio, it is possible to further improve the player's willingness to play.

  In the present embodiment, the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c constitute the reel of the present application.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the display window 21 comprises the symbol display means of this application.

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

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the main control board 300 which performs an internal lottery process comprises the internal winning combination determination means of this application.

  In the present embodiment, the stepping motors 101, 102, 103, the reel control board 100 that controls the stepping motors 101, 102, 103, and the main CPU 301 constitute the symbol variation means of the present application.

  In the present embodiment, the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 and the stop switches 11sw, 12sw, and 13sw constitute stop operation detecting means of the present application.

  In the present embodiment, the main control board 300 that executes the reel rotation processing constitutes the stop control means of the present application.

  In the present embodiment, the main control board 300 that executes the display determination process constitutes the determination unit of the present application.

  In the present embodiment, the main control board 300 that executes the game state transition processing constitutes the game state control means of the present application.

  In the present embodiment, the side lamp 5, the effect lamp 22, the stop operation order display lamp 30, the speakers 34 and 35, the liquid crystal display device 41, and the start lever effect lamp 42 constitute the game effect execution means of the present application. .

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control board 400 and the RTC device 406 that measure the time since the power is turned on constitute the time measuring means of the present application.

  Moreover, the keyhole 4, the setting display part 36, and the setting change button 37 comprise the setting information setting means of this application.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the sub control board 400 which performs suggestion RTC effect data acquisition processing comprises the setting suggestion effect selection means of this application.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the sub control board 400 which performs the process for RTC effect states comprises a setting suggestion effect execution means.

  Further, in this 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, and an arrange ball gaming machine.

4 Keyhole 5 Side lamp 10 Start lever 10 sw Start switch 11 Stop button 11 sw Stop switch 12 Stop button 12 sw Stop switch 13 Stop button 13 sw Stop switch 17 a Left reel 17 b Middle reel 17 c Right reel 21 Display window 22 Production lamp 30 Stop operation order display Lamp 34 Speaker 35 Speaker 36 Setting display section 37 Setting change button 41 Liquid crystal display device 42 Start lever effect lamp 100 Reel control board 101 Stepping motor 102 Stepping motor 103 Stepping motor 300 Main control board 301 Main CPU
400 Sub-control board 406 RTC device

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 by the player;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on the start operation detected by the player by the start operation detecting means;
A symbol changing means for variably displaying the plurality of symbols by rotating the plurality of reels based on the start operation detected by the player by the start operation detecting means;
Stop operation detecting means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and detecting a stop operation by a player;
Based on the fact that the stop operation by the player has been detected by the stop operation detecting means and the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means, the stop control of the symbols variably displayed by the symbol varying means Stop control means for performing,
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;
Game state control for performing control to shift from an unfavorable gaming state relatively unfavorable to the player to an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player as compared to the unfavorable gaming state when it is determined that a predetermined condition is established Means,
Game effect execution means for executing effects related to the game;
A time measuring means for measuring time;
Setting information setting means capable of setting one setting information among a plurality of setting information having different frequencies of transition from the disadvantageous gaming state to the advantageous gaming state;
From a plurality of setting information suggesting effects prepared to suggest the setting information, an suggestion effect selecting means for selecting one setting information suggesting effect based on the setting information set by the setting information setting means,
Suggestion effect execution means for causing the game effect execution means to execute the setting information suggestion effect selected by the suggestion effect selection means, triggered by the timing by the time measurement means reaching a predetermined time;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

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