JP2016182472A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To suppress an inconvenient situation where a second sound reproduced in parallel with a first sound becomes difficult to be heard.SOLUTION: There is provided sound processing means (sound source IC 431) capable of reproducing a first sound (background music A) during each game in a specific game state, reproducing a second sound (irruption effective sound) for notifying a start of the specific game state during a specific period having a predetermined time length starting when a shift is made to the specific game state, and reproducing in the specific game state a third sound (addition effective sound) for notifying an extension of the specific game state. The sound processing means starts reproducing the first sound immediately after the specific game state is started from a second sound volume that is smaller than a first sound volume, and when the specific period is finished, reproduces the first sound at the first sound volume.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 31

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a technique for reproducing a specific sound (first sound) over each game in a specific game state is known in a gaming machine controlled to each game state including a specific game state. Further, in the gaming machine described above, when the specific gaming state is started, the second sound may be played over a predetermined time length.

JP 2006-320748 A

  In the prior art, the second sound is reproduced immediately after the specific gaming state is started. Therefore, the first sound and the second sound are reproduced in parallel. That is, a sound in which the first sound and the second sound are mixed is reproduced. However, when the first sound and the second sound are mixed, there is a problem that the second sound is difficult to hear due to the first sound. In view of the above circumstances, an object of the present invention is to suppress inconvenience that it is difficult to hear the second sound reproduced in parallel with the first sound.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a game control means for controlling the progress of a game in each game state including the specific game state, and a specific game for starting the specific game state when the start condition is satisfied. The start means and the first sound are reproduced in each game in the specific game state, and the start of the specific game state is notified in a specific period of a predetermined time length that is started when the game is shifted to the specific game state. 2 is a sound processing means capable of playing back the third sound and notifying the extension of the specific gaming state in the specific gaming state, and is smaller than the first volume immediately after the specific gaming state is started. When the reproduction of the first sound is started from the second volume and the specific period ends, the first sound is reproduced at the first volume, the second sound is reproduced, and the third sound is reproduced. Each of Te comprises a playable sound processing means and a second audio and a third acoustic at the same volume.

  According to the above configuration, since the volume of the first sound is reduced during the specific period in which the second sound is played back, the first sound is compared with the configuration in which the volume of the first sound is not decreased during the specific period. 2 Inconvenience that makes it difficult to hear sound is suppressed.

  In a preferred aspect of the present invention, the sound processing means reproduces the first sound from the first sound data, reproduces the second sound from the second sound data, and the second sound is reproduced from the first sound data. The first sound in the specific period is configured in advance so as to be smaller than the other periods. According to the above configuration, the volume (sound pressure) of the portion of the first sound that is reproduced in parallel with the second sound is smaller than the other periods, so that the second sound can be heard by the first sound. Difficult inconvenience is suppressed.

  According to the present invention, inconvenience that the second sound reproduced in parallel with the first sound is difficult to hear is suppressed.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of a cabinet. It is a figure which shows the back surface of a front door. It is a figure which shows each symbol arranged in each reel. It is a conceptual diagram of the effective line set to a display window. It is a functional block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a functional block diagram of a sound source IC. It is a conceptual diagram of a symbol arrangement | positioning table. It is a conceptual diagram of a symbol code table. It is a conceptual diagram of a winning area lottery table. It is a conceptual diagram of a winning combination determination table. It is a conceptual diagram of a winning combination rule table. It is a figure explaining the replay which stops in each stop operation order. It is a figure explaining the bell stopped in each stop operation order. It is a conceptual diagram of a transfer symbol prescription table. It is a conceptual diagram of a rotation effect lottery table. It is explanatory drawing of the transition of a substate. It is explanatory drawing of the stop operation order alert | reported by each game state. It is a conceptual diagram of an ART determination table. It is a conceptual diagram of a special game determination table. It is a conceptual diagram of a special game determination table. It is a conceptual diagram of a chance state determination table. It is a conceptual diagram of the addition determination table of ART state. It is a conceptual diagram of an effect lottery table. It is a conceptual diagram of a starting sound determination table. It is a conceptual diagram of the alerting | reporting mode determination table. It is a figure for demonstrating each sound data. It is a conceptual diagram of a channel information table. It is a conceptual diagram of the channel information table at the time of error sound reproduction | regeneration. It is a conceptual diagram of the channel information table at the time of effect sound reproduction. It is a figure for demonstrating the sound volume of each sound of a rush effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the sound volume of each sound of an addition effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the sound volume of each sound of an operation mode instruction | indication effect. It is a conceptual diagram of the channel information table in the operation mode instruction | indication effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the navigation effect in an ART state. It is a figure for demonstrating the navigation effect in a chance state. It is a simulation figure of the image displayed in a button hitting effect. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the reproduction | regeneration time of each sound in a button repeated striking effect. It is a simulation figure of a volume adjustment image. It is a figure for demonstrating the display change of each area | region R and each confirmation sound for every adjustment operation. It is a flowchart of a starting process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of a setting change process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the game control process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of an initial setting process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the automatic insertion process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the game start pre-processing of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the insertion medal acceptance process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of a BET operation acceptance process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the adjustment operation acceptance process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the internal lottery process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the rotation effect control process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the wait process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the stop process of the main CPU. It is a conceptual diagram of a priority order storage area. It is a flowchart of the priority order storing process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of a stop control process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the display determination process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the hopper drive process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of RT state transition processing of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the interruption process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of a sub activation process of the sub CPU. It is a flowchart of the lamp control task of the sub CPU. It is a flowchart of the main control board communication task of the sub CPU. It is a flowchart of a command analysis process of the sub CPU. It is a flowchart of effect control processing of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart of the start operation process of the sub CPU. It is a flowchart of a chance state process of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart of a normal state process of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart of the production button input task of the sub CPU. It is a flowchart of a sub CPU image control board communication task. It is a flowchart of the master volume control task of the sub CPU. It is a flowchart of the acoustic control task of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart of an acoustic control task of the image control CPU. It is a figure for demonstrating the acoustic signal of the sound data of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the delay production of 3rd Embodiment. It is a simulation figure of each image displayed on the liquid crystal display device of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the sound volume of each sound of the operation mode instruction | indication effect of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the sound volume of each sound of 5th Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the start time effect sound of 6th Embodiment. It is a functional block diagram of a sub control board of a modification.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to embodiments shown in the drawings.
<Structure of gaming machine>
The structure of the gaming machine 1 in the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is an example of a front view of the gaming machine 1. A player plays a game with the gaming machine 1 using a game medium (for example, a medal or a game ball). In the present embodiment, a gaming machine 1 (pachislot machine) in which medals are used as gaming media is illustrated.

  The gaming machine 1 includes a box-shaped cabinet 2 having an opening on the front side (player side) and a front door 3. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of the internal structure of the cabinet 2. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a front view of the rear surface of the front door 3 (the surface on the inner side of the gaming machine 1). As shown in FIG. 2, the cabinet 2 is provided with a hinge mechanism 2a. The front door 3 is pivotally supported by the hinge mechanism 2a so that the opening of the cabinet 2 can be opened and closed.

  Side lamps 5 (5a, 5b) are provided on each of the left and right ends of the front face of the front door 3. Each side lamp 5 includes, for example, a light emitter such as a light emitting diode and a light-transmitting lens that covers the light emitter. The side lamp 5 emits light in a manner corresponding to each effect in the gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front door 3 is provided with a waist panel 6. On the waist panel 6, the name of the gaming machine 1 is drawn. A light emitter that irradiates the waist panel 6 is provided inside the gaming machine 1. For example, a light emitting diode or a cold cathode tube is adopted as the light emitter that irradiates the waist panel 6. In addition, a tray unit 7 for storing medals is provided below the waist panel 6. The tray unit 7 is formed in a shape that allows the player to freely take out the stored medals.

  The front door 3 is provided with a medal insertion portion 8 having an opening for inserting medals and a medal payout opening 9 for discharging medals from the inside of the gaming machine 1. When a prescribed number (three) of medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 8, the game can be started. The prescribed number is set according to the state of the game. The medals discharged from the medal payout opening 9 are stored in the tray unit 7.

  A panel 10 is provided on the front center side of the front door 3. A substantially rectangular display window 11 is formed in the center of the panel 10. From the display window 11, a plurality of reels 12 (12L, 12C, 12R) provided inside the cabinet 2 can be visually recognized.

  Each reel 12 includes a substantially cylindrical drum portion and a belt-like sheet member attached to the outer peripheral surface of the drum portion. The sheet member of the reel 12 is light transmissive, and a plurality of types of patterns are drawn on it. The reels 12 are rotatably provided and are arranged in the horizontal direction so as to be adjacent to each other as shown in FIG. Specifically, the reels 12 are arranged so that the rotation axes are positioned on the same straight line. Each reel 12 is fixed to a reel support 12F. Further, stepping motors 101 (101L, 101C, 101R) are provided in each of the reels 12, and each reel 12 is rotated by each stepping motor 101.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the symbols arranged on each reel 12 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4, the outer periphery of each of the plurality of reels 12 is divided into 21 unit areas U (so-called “frames”). As shown in FIG. 4, one symbol is drawn in each unit region U. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, a plurality of types of symbols including a symbol “bell” and a symbol “replay x” are drawn on each reel 12.

  Three symbols for each reel 12 are stopped and displayed on the display window 11 of the front door 3 shown in FIG. That is, when all the reels 12 are stopped, a total of nine symbols are stopped and displayed on the display window 11. Each symbol of the reel 12 can be generally identified by the player even when the reel 12 is rotating. Therefore, the player can perform an operation to stop the reel 12 (a so-called eye-opening) at a timing when a specific symbol passes through the display window 11.

  When a prescribed number of medals are inserted into the medal insertion unit 8, an effective line is set. FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram of an effective line. The effective line is one unit area U of any one of the unit areas U of the reel 12L and one unit area U of the reel 12C and one unit of the reel 12R among the unit areas stopped and displayed in the display window 11. This is a region connecting the region U. The effective line of the present embodiment is a line that connects the unit area UL2 of the reel 12L, the unit area UC2 of the reel 12C, and the unit area UR2 of the reel 12R among the unit areas U that are stopped and displayed in the display window 11.

  A combination of symbols as a result of the game is stopped and displayed on the active line. When a combination of symbols predetermined on the active line is stopped, a profit is given to the player according to the stopped combination of symbols. For example, when a combination of symbols related to winning is stopped and displayed on the active line, a medal is awarded to the player. Further, when a combination of symbols relating to replay is stopped and displayed on the active line, the player is given the right to replay. Specifically, when the combination of symbols related to the re-game is displayed in the current game, the next game can be started without requiring medal insertion. The combination of symbols that can be stopped and displayed on the active line is determined for each game in accordance with the result of an internal lottery process to be described later.

  In the present embodiment, a line connecting the upper unit area UL1 of the reel 12L, the upper unit area UC1 of the reel 12C, and the upper unit area UR1 of the reel 12R may be referred to as an “upper line”. Similarly, a line (effective line in this embodiment) connecting the middle unit area UL2 of the reel 12L, the middle unit area UC2 of the reel 12C, and the middle unit area UR2 of the reel 12R is referred to as a “middle line”. There is a case. In addition, a line connecting the lower unit area UL3 of the reel 12L, the lower unit area UC3 of the reel 12C, and the lower unit area UR3 of the reel 12R may be referred to as a “lower line”. A line connecting the lower unit area UL3 of the reel 12L, the middle unit area UC2 of the reel 12C, and the upper unit area UR1 of the reel 12R may be referred to as an “upper right line”. Similarly, a line connecting the upper unit area UL1 of the reel 12L, the middle unit area UC2 of the reel 12C, and the lower unit area UR3 of the reel 12R may be referred to as a “right downward line”.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the panel 10 includes a loading indicator lamp 13, a BET lamp 14 (14 a, 14 b, 14 c), a start lamp 15, a payout number display 16, a stored number display 17, and a replay display lamp 18. A plurality of indicators (hereinafter referred to as “main indicator ML”) including a weight lamp 19 and a stop lamp 20 are provided.

  The insertable display lamp 13 notifies whether or not a medal from the medal insertion unit 8 can be received. Specifically, in a state where a medal from the medal insertion unit 8 can be received, the insertion possibility display lamp 13 is lit. On the other hand, in a state where medals cannot be received, the insertion possible display lamp 13 is turned off. For example, the period during which the reel 12 is rotating is in a state where no medal can be received, and therefore, the insertable display lamp 13 is turned off. On the other hand, when all the reels 12 are stopped and a medal can be received, the thrown-in indicator lamp 13 is lit.

  The BET lamp 14 displays the number of betting medals. The BET lamp 14 includes a single lamp 14a, a double lamp 14b, and a triple lamp 14c. When one betting medal is set, one lamp 14a is turned on. When two betting medals are set, one lamp 14a and two lamps 14b are turned on, and three betting medals are set. And the single lamp 14a, the double lamp 14b, and the triple lamp 14c are turned on.

  The start lamp 15 notifies whether or not a game start operation (operation of a start lever 24 described later) can be accepted. Specifically, the start lamp 15 is turned on when a specified number of betting medals are set or when a combination of symbols relating to replaying is stopped on the active line.

  The payout number display 16 displays the number of medals awarded to the player when the winning symbol combination is displayed on the active line. For example, when the symbol combination “bell-bell-bell” is stopped and displayed on the active line, nine medals are awarded to the player, and the payout number display 16 displays the value “9”.

  The number of medals awarded to the player can be electrically stored (stored) in the gaming machine 1 (main RAM 303 described later) (hereinafter, the number of medals stored is referred to as “credit number”). The number of credits is added when a medal is awarded as a result of the game. The credit amount is added when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 8 in a state where a prescribed number of betting medals are inserted.

  The stored number display 17 displays the number of credits. Specifically, the stored number display unit 17 variably displays the numerical value “0” to the numerical value “50” that is the upper limit value of the credit number according to the stored credit number.

  The replay display lamp 18 notifies that replay is in progress. Specifically, the re-game display lamp 18 is lit until the next game ends after the combination of symbols relating to the re-game is stopped and displayed on the active line in the current game. When the re-game display lamp 18 is lit, the player is notified that the next game start operation can be performed without using a medal.

  The weight lamp 19 is lit during a wait period from when a game start operation (operation of a start lever 24 described later) is started until rotation of each reel 12 is started. The wait period is provided in order to make the average time length required for one game equal to or greater than a predetermined value (about 4.1 seconds). The stop lamp 20 notifies that the game is in a stop state that is impossible.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front door 3 has a 1 BET button 21, a MAX-BET button 22, a checkout button 23, a start lever 24, a plurality of stop buttons 25 (25L, 25C, 25R), an effect button 26, and direction designation. A plurality of operation units including buttons 27 are provided. Each operation unit is operated by a player.

  The 1BET button 21 is operated when setting one betting medal using the stored medals. For example, when the 1BET button 21 is operated in a state where no betting medal is set, a numerical value “1” is subtracted from the number of credits, and one betting medal is set. That is, the player can set one betting medal using the stored medal by operating the 1BET button 21.

  The MAX-BET button 22 is operated when setting a specified number of betting medals using the stored medals. For example, when the MAX-BET button 22 is operated in a state where no betting medal is set, three (specified number) are subtracted from the number of credits, and three betting medals are set.

  The settlement button 23 is operated when a medal stored as the number of credits and a betting medal are settled. When the checkout button 23 is operated, the total number of medals including credits and betting medals is paid out from the medal payout opening 9. Note that the betting medal may be settled by the first operation of the settlement button 23 and the credits may be settled by the second operation.

  The start lever 24 is operated by the player when starting the game. The player can instruct the start of the game by performing a start operation on the start lever 24 in a state where the game can be started. The start lever 24 of the present embodiment can tilt in any direction of 360 degrees from a state substantially perpendicular to the front door 3. In addition, the handle part of the start lever 24 is formed of a light-transmitting resin and incorporates a lever effect lamp 42. The lever effect lamp 42 lights up in a predetermined effect.

  The stop button 25 is operated by the player when the reel 12 is stopped. The stop button 25 includes a stop button 25L, a stop button 25C, and a stop button 25R. The stop button 25L corresponds to the reel 12L, the stop button 25C corresponds to the reel 12C, and the stop button 25R corresponds to the reel 12R. When the stop button 25 corresponding to the reel 12 is operated (hereinafter referred to as “stop operation”) during the period in which the reel 12 is rotating, the reel 12 stops.

  Hereinafter, in this embodiment, the first stop operation in each game is referred to as a first stop operation. Similarly, the second stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the third stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Control in which the gaming machine 1 (main CPU 301 described later) stops the reel 12 based on the first stop operation is referred to as first stop control. Similarly, the reel 12 stop control based on the second stop operation is referred to as second stop control, and the reel 12 stop control based on the third stop operation is referred to as third stop control. Further, the frame (unit region U) of the reel 12 positioned at the middle line of the display window 11 at the time when the stop operation is performed is referred to as a stop operation position.

  When all the reels 12 are stopped, the combination of symbols as a result of the game is displayed on the active line, and the game ends. As will be described later, when the game is started, each reel 12 is accelerated to a certain rotational speed. During a period in which each reel 12 has a constant rotation speed (a period in which the reel 12 is constantly rotating), a stop operation for stopping and displaying the game result on the active line becomes possible. On the other hand, in the acceleration period from the start of rotation of each reel 12 to the steady rotation, even if the reel 12 is rotating, a stop operation for displaying a game result is not accepted.

  The effect button 26 is operated by the player when giving an instruction regarding the effect. For example, the user can instruct execution of a specific effect by operating the effect button 26. That is, the specific effect is executed when the effect button 26 is operated (trigger). Further, when the effect button 26 is operated during the non-game period, a menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. Note that the MAX-BET button 22 can also have the function of the effect button 26. According to the above configuration, the effect button 26 is omitted, and the number of parts can be reduced.

  The direction designation button 27 is operated by the player when a menu image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30, for example. The direction designation button 27 includes an upper button, a lower button, a right button, and a left button. For example, by operating the direction designation button 27, the cursor for designating options displayed on the menu image can be moved. Specifically, when the up button is operated, the cursor in the menu image moves upward. Similarly, when the lower button is operated, the cursor moves downward, when the right button is operated, the cursor moves rightward, and when the left button is operated, the cursor moves leftward. Further, when the volume adjustment image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30, when the direction designation button 27 is operated, the master volume of the gaming machine 1 is changed.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the panel 10 of the front door 3 includes a plurality of effect lamps 28 (28a to 28j) and a plurality of stop operation sequence display lamps 29 (29L, 29C, 29R). Among the plurality of effect lamps 28, effect lamp 28a to effect lamp 28e are provided on the left side of display window 11 in front view, and effect lamp 28f to effect lamp 28j are on the right side of display window 11 in front view. Is provided. Each effect lamp 28 notifies a current effect state (for example, ART state) and the like.

  Each stop operation order display lamp 29 is provided in an area below the display window 11 in the panel 10 and notifies the operation order of each stop button 25. Specifically, the stop operation order display lamp 29L is provided at a position corresponding to the reel 12L (lower left side of the display window 11), and the stop operation order display lamp 29C is set at a position corresponding to the reel 12C (the display window 11 of the display window 11). The stop operation sequence display lamp 29R is provided at a position corresponding to the reel 12R (lower right side of the display window 11). For example, it is assumed that the stop button 25R is notified by the first stop operation, the stop button 25C by the second stop operation, and the order of the stop button 25L by the third stop operation (so-called reverse pressing) is notified to the player. In the above case, the stop operation order display lamp 29R is lit when the game is started, the stop operation order display lamp 29C is lit after the stop button 25R is operated, and the stop operation order is displayed after the stop button 25C is operated. The display lamp 29L is lit.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a liquid crystal display device 30 that displays various images is provided above the display window 11 of the front door 3. The liquid crystal display device 30 displays a moving image and a still image according to an effect executed on the gaming machine 1. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 30 notifies information related to a result of an internal lottery process, which will be described later, information suggesting an effect state, and the like.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the front door 3 is provided with speakers 31 (31L, 31R) and speakers 32 (32L, 32R). The speaker 31 is provided on the lower end side of the front door 3, and includes a speaker 31L attached to the left side when viewed from the player side and a speaker 31R attached to the right side. The speaker 32 is provided on the upper end side of the front door 3 and includes a speaker 32L attached to the left side as viewed from the player side and a speaker 32R attached to the right side. The speaker 31 and the speaker 32 output sound (music, sound and sound effect) according to the production. For example, the speaker 31 and the speaker 32 output sound related to the effect executed by the liquid crystal display device 30, the effect lamp 28, the side lamp 5, the stop operation order display lamp 29 or the lever effect lamp 42. . The speaker 31 and the speaker 32 are attached to the back surface of the front door 3, and a plurality of sound emitting holes are formed on the surface of the front door 3 at positions corresponding to the speaker 31 and the speaker 32.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front door 3 is provided with a return button 33. The return button 33 is operated in order to clear the medal clogging in the medal flow path inside the gaming machine 1. By operating the return button 33, medals jammed in the medal flow path are discharged from the medal payout opening 9.

  The front door 3 is provided with a locking device 4 in which a keyhole is formed. When the locking device 4 of the front door 3 is engaged with a locking piece (not shown) of the cabinet 2, the front door 3 is locked. As shown in FIG. 1, the keyhole of the locking device 4 is located in front of the front door 3, and a key (not shown) for unlocking the front door 3 can be inserted. As will be described later, various operation units (for example, a setting change button 37) are provided inside the cabinet 2. Each operation section inside the cabinet 2 is operated by a key manager (for example, a store clerk in a game hall where the gaming machine 1 is installed) that unlocks the front door 3.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a selector 34 capable of switching the flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 8 is provided on the back surface of the front door 3. Specifically, the selector 34 includes a solenoid (not shown), and the medal flow path is switched according to the ON / OFF state of the solenoid. Further, the ON / OFF state of the solenoid is changed depending on whether or not the insertion of medals is permitted. For example, when the insertion of medals is permitted, the solenoid of the selector 34 is in the ON state, and the selector 34 guides the medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 8 into the gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. 3, an insertion medal guide member 522 is provided in the vicinity of the right side of the selector 34 when viewed from the inside of the gaming machine 1. The inserted medal guide member 522 guides the medal that has passed through the selector 34 to a hopper 520 provided in the cabinet 2.

  On the other hand, when the insertion of medals is not permitted (for example, when the reel 12 is rotating), the solenoid of the selector 34 is in the OFF state, and the selector 34 uses the medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 8 as a gaming machine. Lead outside of 1. Further, the selector 34 guides a foreign object (for example, an illegal medal) inserted from the medal insertion unit 8 to the outside of the gaming machine 1 even when the insertion of the medal is permitted. As shown in FIG. 3, a discharge medal guide member 523 is provided near the lower side of the selector 34. The discharged medal guide member 523 guides medals and the like from the selector 34 to the medal payout opening 9 on the front side of the front door 3.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a hopper 520 having a tank portion 521 a for storing medals and having a discharge slit 521 b for discharging medals is provided inside the cabinet 2. The medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 8 are stored in the tank unit 521a, and the medals stored in the tank unit 521a are paid out to the tray unit 7 from the discharge slit 521b through the medal payout opening 9. For example, the hopper 520 pays out medals when a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed on the active line or when the checkout button 23 is operated.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a payout medal guide member 524 is provided on the back surface of the front door 3. The payout medal guide member 524 guides the medal from the hopper 520 to the medal payout exit 9. Specifically, the payout medal guide member 524 has an opening, and the opening faces the discharge slit 521b of the hopper 520 in a state where the front door 3 is closed. The medals discharged from the discharge slit 521b enter the opening of the payout medal guide member 524 and are guided to the medal payout exit 9 by the payout medal guide member 524.

  As shown in FIG. 2, an auxiliary storage portion 530 is provided inside the cabinet 2. The auxiliary storage unit 530 stores medals overflowing from the hopper 520. In addition, it is good also as a structure which provides the hole which penetrates the bottom part of the auxiliary storage part 530, and the bottom part of the cabinet 2, and discharges the medal overflowing from the hopper to the exterior of the gaming machine 1 through the hole.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a main control board 300 is provided inside the cabinet 2. Specifically, the main control board 300 is housed in a transparent board case and attached to the back plate of the cabinet 2. Various electronic components including a later-described main CPU 301 are mounted on the main control board 300. The main control board 300 is electrically connected to various boards including a reel board 100, a relay board 200, a sub-control board 400, and a power board 500, which will be described later, via connectors. Note that the various substrates described above may be formed of a single substrate or a plurality of substrates.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a setting display unit 36 and a setting change button 37 are formed inside the cabinet 2. The setting display unit 36 displays a setting value set in the gaming machine 1. The set value is a numerical value related to the payout rate of the gaming machine 1, and various lotteries are executed with a probability corresponding to the set value in each game. For example, setting values “1” to “6” are provided, and when the setting value “6” is set, the payout rate is the highest. In the present embodiment, when a setting change key (not shown) is inserted into a setting change keyhole (not shown) and rotated, the setting display unit 36 displays the setting value.

  The setting change button 37 is operated when changing the numerical value of the setting display unit 36. For example, when the setting change button 37 is operated in a state where the numerical value “1” is displayed on the setting display unit 36, the numerical value “2” is displayed on the setting display unit 36. Each time the setting change button 37 is operated, the setting display unit 36 adds and displays numerical values one by one. However, when the setting change button 37 is operated while the numerical value “6” is displayed on the setting display unit 36, the numerical value “1” is displayed on the setting display unit 36. When the start lever 24 is operated during a period in which the setting value is displayed on the setting display unit 36, the numerical value displayed on the setting display unit 36 at the time of the operation is set as the setting value.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a sub control board 400 is provided on the back surface of the front door 3. The sub-control board 400 includes various boards including an effect control board 410, an image control board 420, and a sound board 430.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a power supply device 510 is provided inside the cabinet 2. The power supply device 510 includes an AC-DC converter and a DC-DC converter (both not shown), generates a DC voltage from an AC voltage supplied from the outside of the gaming machine 1, and generates a plurality of types from the generated DC voltage. Generate DC voltage. For example, the power supply device 510 has a DC voltage of 32 V used for driving a motor or a solenoid, a DC voltage of 12 V supplied to the liquid crystal display device 30, and a voltage of 5 V supplied to an electronic circuit board (for example, the main control board 300). DC voltage is generated.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the power supply device 510 is provided with a power button 511 and a reset button 512. When the power button 511 is turned on, power is supplied to the gaming machine 1, and when the power button 511 is turned off, the power is shut off. The reset button 512 is operated when resetting a gaming state or the like. Specifically, when a reset button is operated, a predetermined storage area of a main RAM 303 described later is reset to an initial value.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a shielding plate 513 is positioned on the front side of the power button 511 and the reset button 512. The shielding plate 513 can move between a position where the power button 511 and the reset button 512 are shielded and a position where the shield button 511 is not shielded. Specifically, when the front door 3 is closed, the shielding plate 513 shields the power button 511 and the reset button 512. According to the above configuration, for example, an unauthorized act of inserting a wire from the outside of the gaming machine 1 into the sound emission hole of the speaker 31 and operating the power button 511 or the reset button 512 inside the gaming machine 1 is suppressed.

<Circuit machine circuit>
This is the end of the description of the structure of the gaming machine 1. Hereinafter, the function of each circuit provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The gaming machine 1 includes a main control board 300, a sub control board 400, a reel board 100, a relay board 200, a sub control board 400, and a power supply board 500, as shown in FIG.

<Main control board>
As shown in FIG. 6, 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. Note that the main CPU 301, the main ROM 302, and the main RAM 303 may be provided as separate electronic devices, or may be provided as a one-chip microcomputer in which each element is integrally configured.

  The main ROM 302 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 301 and various data (for example, a winning area lottery table) in a nonvolatile manner. The main RAM 303 stores various data used in each process executed by the main CPU 301.

  The main CPU 301 reads a control program stored in the main ROM 302 and performs predetermined processing in accordance with the progress of the game, thereby performing various processes including the sub control board 400, each reel 12, the hopper 520, and the main display ML. Control the equipment.

  The random number generator 304 generates a random value R1 used in an internal lottery process to be described later. The random number generator 304 of this embodiment includes a counter circuit, a sampling circuit, and a pulse generation circuit (all not shown), and generates a hardware random number. Specifically, the pulse generation circuit outputs a signal to the counter circuit at a predetermined cycle. The numerical value of the counter circuit is incremented by “1” every time a signal is input from the pulse generation circuit. The sampling circuit stores the numerical value of the counter circuit as the random number value R1 when the player starts the game. The random value R1 is generated in the range of numerical values “0” to “65535”. A software random number may be adopted as the random value R1.

  In the present embodiment, a random value R2 is generated in addition to the random value R1. The random number value R2 is a software random number acquired from a register built in the main CPU 301, and is generated in the range of numerical values “0” to “255”. As will be described later, the random value R2 is used in the spinning drum effect control process.

  The I / F circuit 305 inputs a signal from each switch SW (for example, the start switch 24SW) of each operation unit (for example, the start lever 24) and each sensor SE (for example, the medal sensor 34SE) to the main CPU 301. The signal from each switch SW and each sensor SE is a high level or low level signal. In the present embodiment, for the sake of explanation, a first level (high level or low level) signal is represented as an ON signal, and a second level (low level or high level) signal is represented as an OFF signal. To do. Whether the first level of the ON signal is high level or low level is set according to the type of the switch SW or sensor SE.

  The I / F circuit 305 outputs various signals for driving the main display ML, the hopper 520, and each reel 12 to the outside of the main control board 300. Further, the I / F circuit 305 outputs various commands to the sub control board 400. In order to prevent an illegal command from being input to the main control board, the command from the sub control board 400 is not received by the main control board 300.

  A signal from the main control board 300 is input to the reel board 100. The reel substrate 100 outputs a drive pulse to each reel 12 in response to a signal from the main control substrate 300. Each stepping motor 101 of each reel 12 is driven in accordance with a driving pulse from the reel substrate 100.

  The stepping motor 101 includes a plurality (four) of coils. Among the coils, the excitation coil combination is sequentially switched every time a drive pulse is input from the reel substrate 100, and the reels 12 are rotated by sequentially switching the excitation coil combinations. Specifically, when the combination of the excited coils of the stepping motor 101 is switched once, the reel 12 rotates by a predetermined angle. For example, when the pulse is applied 24 times, the reel 12 rotates by an angle corresponding to one frame (unit area U), and when the pulse is applied 504 times, the reel 12 rotates once. In the above configuration, the shorter the time interval during which the drive pulse is applied, the faster the reel rotation speed.

  The main control board 300 receives ON / OFF signals from a plurality of reel sensors 111 (111L, 111C, 111R) via the reel board 100. Of the reel sensors 111, the reel sensor 111L corresponds to the reel 12L, the reel sensor 111C corresponds to the reel 12C, and the reel sensor 111R corresponds to the reel 12R. Each reel sensor 111 outputs an ON signal when the rotation angle of the corresponding reel 12 is the reference position. On the other hand, when the rotation angle of each reel 12 is other than the reference position, each reel sensor 111 outputs an OFF signal. The main CPU 301 of the main control board 300 can determine the rotation angle of each reel 12 from the signal from each reel sensor 111 and the number of times the drive pulse is output to each stepping motor 101.

  The relay board 200 relays a signal from the main control board 300 to the main display ML. In response to the signal output from the main control board 300, the main display ML is driven. The relay board 200 relays an ON / OFF signal input to the main control board 300 from each sensor (such as a start switch 24SW described later) that detects the operation of each operation unit (such as the start lever 24).

  The 1BET switch 21SW detects an operation of the 1BET button 21 by the player. The ON signal from the 1BET switch 21SW is input to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300 via the relay board 200. When the ON signal from the 1BET switch 21SW is input, the main CPU 301 adds one medal to the betting medal.

  The MAX-BET switch 22SW detects the operation of the MAX-BET button 22 by the player. The ON signal from the MAX-BET switch 22SW is input to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300 through the relay board 200. When the ON signal from the MAX-BET switch 22SW is input, the main CPU 301 sets a prescribed number of medals as betting medals. Hereinafter, the 1BET switch 21SW and the MAX-BET switch 22SW may be collectively referred to as “BET switches”.

  The settlement switch 23SW detects the operation of the settlement button 23 by the player. The ON signal from the settlement switch 23SW is input to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300 via the relay board 200.

  When an ON signal is input from the settlement switch 23SW, or when a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed on the active line, the main CPU 301 outputs a hopper drive signal to the hopper 520. The hopper drive signal is input from the main control board 300 to the hopper 520 through the power supply board 500. The hopper 520 pays out medals when a hopper drive signal is input.

  The payout sensor 112SE outputs a payout signal to the main control board 300 every time one medal is paid out from the hopper 520. Specifically, a payout sensor 112SE is provided at a position where a medal passing through the discharge slit 521b of the hopper 520 is detected. The payout sensor 112SE outputs a payout signal when a medal is detected. The payout signal is input to the main control board 300 via the power supply board 500. The main CPU 301 can determine the number of medals paid out by counting the number of times the payout signal is input.

  Full tank sensor 530SE detects that auxiliary storage unit 530 is full. Specifically, the full tank sensor 530SE is provided at a predetermined height from the bottom of the auxiliary storage unit 530. When the medals inside the auxiliary storage unit 530 increase and reach the position of the full tank sensor 530SE, an ON signal Is output to the main control board 300. The ON signal of the full sensor 530SE is input to the main control board 300 through the power supply board 500. When the ON signal of the full sensor 530SE is input, the main CPU 301 displays a message “hopper full error” on the liquid crystal display device 30, for example, and shifts to an error state. When the message is displayed, for example, after an amusement shop clerk collects medals in the auxiliary storage unit 530, the error state is canceled by operating the reset button 512.

  The power switch 511SW is switched to an ON state or an OFF state by operating the power button 511. When the power switch 511SW is in the ON state, power is supplied from the power supply device 510 to the gaming machine 1, and when the power switch 511SW is in the OFF state, the power from the power supply device 510 to the gaming machine 1 is shut off. The power supply device 510 generates a DC voltage when power is supplied. The DC voltage generated by the power supply device 510 is supplied to various devices including the hopper 520 through the power supply substrate 500.

  The reset switch 512SW is provided in the power supply device 510 and outputs a reset signal to the main control board 300 when the reset button 512 is operated. The reset signal is input to the main control board 300 via the power supply board 500. When the main CPU 301 receives the reset signal, the main CPU 301 initializes a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 303, for example, cancels the error state. Note that a plurality of reset switches 512SW (reset buttons 512) may be provided. For example, in addition to the reset switch 512SW provided in the power supply device 510, the lock device 4 may be provided with a reset switch. In the above configuration, for example, when the key is inserted into the keyhole of the locking device 4 and the key is rotated to the right, the front door 3 is unlocked, and when the key is rotated to the left, a reset signal is output from the reset switch. An output configuration is preferably employed.

  The setting change switch 37SW detects an operation of the setting change button 37. The ON signal from the setting change switch 37SW is input to the main control board 300. When an ON signal is input from the setting change switch 37SW, the main CPU 301 updates the display on the setting display unit 36. When an ON signal is input from the setting change switch 37SW during a period when the setting value is not displayed on the setting display unit 36, the main CPU 301 determines a predetermined value in the same manner as when a reset signal is input from the reset switch 512SW. It is good also as a structure which performs reset operation.

  The medal sensor 34SE detects medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 8. Specifically, the medal sensor 34SE outputs an ON signal when a medal is located inside the selector 34 in the medal flow path. On the other hand, the medal sensor 34SE outputs an OFF signal when no medal is located inside the selector 34. The ON / OFF signal from the medal sensor 34SE is input to the main control board 300 via the relay board 200. In addition to the medal sensor 34SE of the selector 34 described above, a medal sensor may be provided on the inserted medal guide member 522 located downstream of the selector 34. In the above configuration, when the ON signal of the medal sensor of the inserted medal guide member 522 is input after the ON signal of the medal sensor 34SE of the selector 34 is input, the main CPU 301 determines that the medal has been inserted. Also good. On the other hand, for example, when the ON signal of the medal sensor of the inserted medal guide member 522 is not input after the ON signal of the medal sensor 34SE of the selector 34 is input, there is a possibility that the medal stays in the medal flow path. Therefore, the main CPU 301 may notify an error.

  ON / OFF signals from a plurality of stop switches 25SW (25SWL, 25SWC, 25SWR) are input to the main control board 300 via the relay board 200. Of the stop switches 25SW, the stop switch 25SWL corresponds to the stop button 25L, the stop switch 25SWC corresponds to the stop button 25C, and the stop switch 25SWR corresponds to the stop button 25R. The main CPU 301 performs stop control of the reel 12 corresponding to the stop switch 25SW to which the ON signal is input. Specifically, when an ON signal is input from the stop switch 25SWL, the reel 12L is controlled to stop. Similarly, the main CPU 301 performs stop control of the reel 12C when an ON signal is input from the stop switch 25SWC, and performs stop control of the reel 12R when an ON signal is input from the stop switch 25SWR.

  The start switch 24SW detects the operation of the start lever 24 by the player. The ON signal from the start switch 24SW is input to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300 via the relay board 200. When the ON signal is input from the start switch 24SW, the main CPU 301 controls, for example, each stepping motor 101 to rotate each reel 12. Further, an ON signal from the setting change switch 37 </ b> SW is input to the main control board 300.

  The start switch 24SW of the present embodiment is formed so as to be able to detect the direction in which the start lever 24 is operated. Specifically, the start switch 24SW can individually detect any of push-up operation for pushing up the start lever 24, push-down operation for pushing down, right-hand operation for tilting to the right, and left-hand operation for tilting to the left as viewed from the player side. is there. For example, when the start switch 24SW is operated to the right, the start switch 24SWU that outputs an ON signal when the start lever 24 is pushed up, the start switch 24SWD that outputs an ON signal when the start lever 24 is pushed down, and ON The sensor includes a start switch 24SWR that outputs a signal and a start switch 24SWL that outputs an ON signal when operated to the left. According to the above configuration, for example, it is possible to vary the effect that is executed when the start lever 24 is pressed and when the start lever 24 is pressed.

<Sub control board>
The sub-control board 400 controls the liquid crystal display device 30, the speakers (31, 32), and each lamp (for example, the effect lamp 28). As shown in FIG. 6, the sub control board 400 includes a plurality of boards including an effect control board 410, an image control board 420, and a sound board 430. The sub-control board 400 includes various sensors including an effect button switch 26SW and a direction specifying switch 27SW, a side lamp 5, an effect lamp 28, a stop operation order display lamp 29, and a lever effect lamp 42. Various lamps are electrically connected.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, a volume control switch 44 is connected to the sub control board 400. The volume adjustment switch 44 is used to adjust the master volume of the gaming machine 1. As the volume adjustment switch 44, for example, a dip switch is preferably employed. As described above, the master volume can also be adjusted by operating the direction designation button 27. That is, the master volume can be adjusted by operating one of the direction designation button 27 and the volume adjustment switch 44.

  In the present embodiment, the master volume that can be adjusted is different between when the direction specifying button 27 is operated and when the volume adjustment switch 44 is operated. Specifically, when the direction designation button 27 is operated, the master volume can be adjusted to any of a numerical value “1” to a numerical value “5” (five levels). On the other hand, when the volume adjustment switch 44 is operated, the master volume can be adjusted to any one of the numerical value “1”, the numerical value “3”, and the numerical value “5” (three levels). The master volume that can be adjusted may be the same when the direction specifying button 27 is operated and when the volume adjustment switch 44 is operated.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the effect control board 410 includes an I / F circuit 411, a sub CPU 412, a sub ROM 413, and a sub RAM 414. The effect control board 410 (sub CPU 412) controls various lamps including the side lamp 5, the effect lamp 28, the stop operation order display lamp 29, and the lever effect lamp 42, and the sound board 430. The effect control board 410 gives a command to the image control board 420 to display each image on the liquid crystal display device 30.

  The sub ROM 413 stores a control program executed by the sub CPU 412 and various data. For example, an effect lottery table for determining the type of effect and lamp data indicating flashing patterns of various lamps are stored in the sub ROM 413.

  The sub RAM 414 functions as a work area for storing various data in a volatile manner. The I / F circuit 411 receives a command from the main control board 300 (I / F circuit 305). The command received by the I / F circuit 411 is supplied to the sub CPU 412. The command received by the I / F circuit 411 includes, for example, a display winning combination command indicating the type of winning combination stopped on the active line.

  The sub CPU 412 executes a control program stored in the sub ROM 413 and controls various lamps (for example, the side lamp 5) and the sound board 430 based on each data stored in the sub ROM 413. For example, the sub CPU 412 reads data indicating the blinking pattern of the side lamp 5 from the sub ROM 413 and blinks the side lamp 5. Further, the sub CPU 412 generates a random value R3 used in an effect control process to be described later. As the random value R3, for example, a random number in the range of 0 to 65535 is preferably employed. Note that the sub ROM 413 may be composed of a single electronic component or a plurality of electronic components (storage devices).

  The image control board 420 displays various images on the liquid crystal display device 30 in accordance with commands from the effect control board 410. As shown in FIG. 6, the image control board 420 includes an image control CPU 421, an image control ROM 422, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 423, a CGROM 424, and a RAM 425.

  The image control CPU 421 executes a control program stored in the image control ROM 422 and gives an instruction according to a command from the effect control board 410 to the VDP 423. The CGROM 424 stores compressed and encoded image data (for example, texture data). The VDP 423 includes an image decoder and a drawing circuit (both not shown). When an instruction from the image control CPU 421 is input to the VDP 423, the image decoder reads image data from the CGROM 424 in response to the instruction. The image decoder decompresses (decodes) the read image data and stores it in the RAM 425. The drawing circuit displays various images on the liquid crystal display device 30 in accordance with the image data stored in the RAM 425. The RAM 425 stores various data generated by each process of the image control CPU 421. The RAM 425 is provided with a command storage area for storing sound control commands to be transmitted to the sound source IC 431.

  The sound board 430 is controlled by the image control CPU 421 to generate an acoustic signal. The acoustic signal generated by the sound board 430 is supplied to the speaker 31 and the speaker 32 and output as a sound wave. As shown in FIG. 6, the sound board 430 includes a sound source IC 431 and a sound source ROM 432. The image control CPU 421 controls the sound board 430 (sound source IC 431) in accordance with a command from the sub CPU 412.

  The sound source ROM 432 compresses and stores a plurality of sound data. Each sound data is data for reproducing various sounds including system sounds and effect sounds. For example, the system sound is played in response to a game operation that advances the game. Specifically, the system sound includes a medal insertion sound, a start sound that is reproduced when each reel 12 is started, a stop sound of each reel 12, and an error sound that notifies an abnormality of the gaming machine 1. Further, the effect sounds include background music of each game and sound effects of each effect (an additional sound effect described later). As will be described in detail later, each sound data includes sound data reproduced in stereo and sound data reproduced in monaural. For example, MDCT (Modified Discrete Cosine Transform) is suitable as a compression method of sound data, but a compression method other than the compression method described above may be adopted as a compression method of sound data. The sound source ROM 432 may store the sound data without compressing the sound data.

  The image control CPU 421 causes the sound source IC 431 to reproduce the system sound in response to the sound control command X from the sub CPU 412. The sound control command X includes a phrase number that specifies sound data. When receiving the sound control command X, the image control CPU 421 inputs a sound output request command Z to the sound source IC 431. The sound output request command Z instructs the reproduction of the system sound specified by the sound control command X.

  In addition to the sound control command X described above, an effect control command Y is input from the sub CPU 412 to the image control CPU 421. The effect control command Y includes information for specifying an effect determined by the sub CPU 412 (a rush effect, an additional effect, an operation mode instruction effect, and a button stroke effect described later). The image control CPU 421 determines an effect sound corresponding to the effect specified by the effect control command Y, and inputs a sound output request command Z for reproducing the effect sound to the sound source IC 431. When a sound output request command Z for reproducing each sound (system sound, effect sound) is input, the sound source IC 431 reproduces sound data corresponding to the sound output request command Z.

  FIG. 7 is a block diagram for explaining each function of the sound source IC 431. As shown in FIG. 7, the tone generator IC 431 includes an I / F circuit 450, a channel control unit 451, each decoding unit 452, each channel volume control unit 453, each mixer 454, an effect processing unit 455, and a DA conversion unit 456. Consists of. The I / F circuit 450 is used to transmit / receive data to / from each device (such as the effect control board 410). The sound source IC 431 includes a plurality of channels (ch0 to ch39), and can reproduce different sounds in parallel on each channel ch. When each sound is reproduced in parallel on each channel, a mixed sound of each sound is output from each speaker (31, 32). Each mixer 454 is provided for each speaker.

  When the I / F circuit 450 receives the sound output request command Z, the channel control unit 451 reads out the sound data specified by the sound output request command Z from the sound source ROM 432 and reads the sound data in any channel ch. Reproduce. When the sound output request command Z is received, the sound data is reproduced from the beginning (for example, the beginning of the music).

  The channel control unit 451 reproduces each sound on different channel ch when receiving the sound output request command Z instructing reproduction of the system sound and when receiving the sound output request command Z instructing reproduction of the production sound. To do. Also, different channel channels are used when the sound output request command Z for instructing the reproduction of the error sound among the system sounds is received and when the sound output request command Z for instructing the reproduction of the system sound other than the error sound is received. Each sound is played back at. That is, the error sound, the system sound (other than the error sound), and the effect sound are reproduced on different channel channels.

  Specifically, the channel controller 451 reproduces the error sound from the channel ch0 to the channel ch2 (a total of three channel ch) among the channel ch. The error sound is a sound obtained by mixing a warning sound (for example, a siren sound) and a calling sound (for example, a sound of “please call an attendant”). The warning sound is reproduced in stereo on channel ch0 and channel ch1, and the ringing sound is reproduced in monaural on channel ch2. Hereinafter, a set of channels (ch0 to ch2) from which the error sound is reproduced is referred to as “first channel group GA”.

  The channel control unit 451 reproduces system sounds (excluding error sounds) from channel ch3 to channel ch15 (13 channel channels in total) of each channel ch. The system sound includes sound reproduced in stereo and sound reproduced in monaural. For example, when a sound output request command Z for reproducing a predetermined sound effect (such as a replay sound when replay is stopped) among system sounds is received, the channel control unit 451 transmits the sound effect to two channel channels. Use to play back in stereo. On the other hand, for example, when a sound output request command Z for reproducing a predetermined sound (such as a navigation sound in the stop operation order) among the system sounds is received, the channel control unit 451 transmits the navigation sound to one channel ch. Play with. Hereinafter, a set of channels (ch3 to ch15) from which system sounds other than error sounds are reproduced is referred to as “second channel group GB”.

  The channel control unit 451 reproduces the effect sound from the channel ch16 to the channel ch39 (24 channels in total) among the channel ch. The production sound includes sound reproduced in stereo and sound reproduced in monaural. For example, when the sound output request command Z for playing the background music is received among the effect sounds, the channel control unit 451 plays the background music in stereo using two channels ch. In addition, when a sound output request command Z for reproducing a predetermined sound (such as a character line) among the effect sounds is received, the channel control unit 451 reproduces the predetermined sound on one channel ch. Note that sound other than voice may be reproduced in monaural. Hereinafter, a set of channels (ch16 to ch39) from which the production sound is reproduced is referred to as “third channel group GC”.

  As shown in FIG. 7, a decoding unit (452-0 to 452-39) and a channel volume control unit (453-0 to 453-39) are provided for each channel. Each decoding unit 452 reads the sound data from the sound source ROM 432 and decompresses (decodes) the sound data. Each channel volume control unit 453 controls the volume of each channel ch. The volume of each channel ch is appropriately set according to the master volume or the like. In the present embodiment, the volume of each channel ch is referred to as “output volume”. The output volume of each channel ch is specified by the sound output request command Z. The acoustic signal output from each channel volume control unit 453 of each channel ch is supplied to each mixer 454 and mixed for each speaker (31L, 31R, 32L, 32R).

  The effect processing unit 455 performs processing for applying various sound effects to the sound signal mixed by the mixer 454. For example, the effect processing unit 455 executes an equalizer process for increasing or decreasing a specific frequency band of the acoustic signal. In addition, the effect processing unit 455 executes pan processing for moving the localization of the sound image. Note that the processing executed by the effect processing unit 455 is not limited to the above-described example. The acoustic signal from the effect processing unit 455 is converted into an analog signal by the DA conversion unit 456 and supplied to each speaker.

<Each data used by main CPU>
The description of each circuit of the gaming machine 1 is as described above. Hereinafter, various data stored in the main ROM 302 will be described with reference to the drawings. In the main ROM 302, the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 8, the symbol code table shown in FIG. 9, the winning area lottery table shown in FIG. 10, the winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 11, the winning combination defining table shown in FIG. A variety of data including a transition design rule table shown in FIG. 16 and a spinning effect lottery table (reel lock lottery table, extra freeze lottery table) shown in FIG. 16 are stored.

  FIG. 8 is a conceptual diagram of the symbol arrangement table. The symbol arrangement table associates the symbol position with the symbol type at the symbol position. Each symbol position (“00” to “20”) in the symbol arrangement table corresponds to each unit area U shown in FIG. 4, and each symbol in the symbol arrangement table is drawn on the reel 12 shown in FIG. Corresponds to each symbol. The symbol position located in the middle line during rotation is stored in the symbol counter of the main RAM 303.

  FIG. 9 is a conceptual diagram of the symbol code table. The symbol code table includes a symbol code that identifies each symbol of each reel 12. As can be understood from FIG. 8, each reel 12 has nine types of symbols, “Red Seven”, “BAR1”, “BAR2”, “Replay x”, “Replay y”, “Bell”, “Grape”, “Watermelon”, and “Cherry”. Arranged. As shown in FIG. 9, each symbol code corresponds to nine types of symbols. Specifically, “Red Seven” corresponds to symbol code 01 “00000001”, “BAR1” corresponds to symbol code 02 “00000010”, and “BAR2” corresponds to symbol code 03 “00000011”. Corresponds to “Replay x”, symbol code 04 “00000100”, “Replay y” corresponds to symbol code 05 “00000101”, and “Bell” symbol code 06 “00000110”. Corresponds to “Grapes”, corresponds to “00000111” of symbol code 07, corresponds to “00001000” of symbol code 08 to “Watermelon”, and corresponds to “00000101” of symbol code 09 to “Cherry”. To do.

  FIG. 10 is a conceptual diagram of the winning area lottery table. The main CPU 301 determines a winning area by using a winning area lottery table and a random value R1 in an internal lottery process to be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 10, each winning area lottery table includes a plurality of winning areas and lottery values corresponding to the winning areas. FIG. 10 shows the names of the winning areas. The winning area lottery table is stored in the main ROM 302 for each set value (1 to 6). FIG. 10 illustrates a winning area lottery table that is referred to when the set value is “1”.

  Each winning area of the winning area lottery table designates each winning combination defined in the winning combination determining table shown in FIG. In FIG. 11, replay is simply abbreviated as “lip”. Similarly, in other figures, replay may be abbreviated as “lip”.

  For example, it is assumed that “batting order replay X1” in the winning area “01” is determined by the internal lottery process. As shown in FIG. 11, the winning area “01” designates the winning combination “normal replay” and the winning combination “RT2 transition replay”. That is, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay X1” is won, a plurality of types of winning combinations are designated in duplicate. The combination of symbols of the winning combination designated in the winning area is permitted to stop on the active line.

  Each lottery value in the winning area lottery table is subtracted from the random value R1 in the internal lottery process. Specifically, in the internal lottery process, the main CPU 301 subtracts each lottery value corresponding to each winning area from the random value R1 in ascending order of winning area (from “00” to “36”). In the internal lottery process, a winning area is determined in which the result of subtracting the lottery value from the random value R1 is a negative number. The probability of becoming a negative number when subtracted from the random number value R1 increases as the lottery value increases. Therefore, the winning area with the larger lottery value among the winning areas has a higher probability of winning.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the winning area lottery table includes each lottery value for each RT state. Each RT state includes an RT0 state, an RT1 state, an RT2 state, an RT3 state, an RT4 state, and an RT5 state. Each RT state shifts when the RT transition symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line. The main CPU 301 subtracts the lottery value corresponding to the RT state to the random value R1. Therefore, the probability that each winning area wins depends on the RT state.

  As understood from FIG. 10, the lottery values in the winning areas “01” to “21” (hereinafter referred to as “re-game winning area”) are different for each RT state. Specifically, in the RT0 state, as shown in FIG. 10, the lottery value “8980” is allocated to the “ordinary replay” winning area in the replay winning area, and the lottery values in the other replay winning areas are numerical values. “0”. That is, in the RT0 state, “normal replay” is won in the replay winning area. The probability that any winning area of the replay winning areas is determined is 8980/65536.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the RT1 state, a lottery value “2245” is allocated to each winning area of “batting order replays X1 to X4” in the replay winning area, and the lottery values in the other replay winning areas are numerical values “ 0 ". That is, in the RT1 state, “batting order replays X1 to X4” in the replay winning area are won. In addition, the probability that any one of the re-game winning areas is determined is 8980 (2245 × 4) / 65536.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the RT2 state, a lottery value “7070” is assigned to each winning area of “batting order replays Y1 to Y6” in the replay winning area, and the lottery values in the other replay winning areas are numerical values “ 0 ". That is, in the RT2 state, “batting order replays Y1 to Y6” in the replay winning area are won. In addition, the probability that any one of the re-game winning areas is determined is 42420 (7070 × 6) / 65536.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the RT3 state, a lottery value “7070” is allocated to each winning area of “batting order replays Z1 to Z6” in the replay winning area, and the lottery values in the other replay winning areas are numerical values “ 0 ". That is, in the RT3 state, “batting order replays Z1 to Z6” in the replay winning area are won. In addition, the probability that any one of the re-game winning areas is determined is 42420 (7070 × 6) / 65536.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the RT4 state, a lottery value “4140” is assigned to each winning area of “batting order replays Z7 to Z9” in the replay winning area, and a lottery value “30000” is assigned to the winning area of “additional replay”. ”Is assigned, and the lottery value in the other re-game winning area is a numerical value“ 0 ”. That is, in the RT4 state, “batting order replays Z7 to Z9” and “additional replay” are won in the replay winning area. In addition, the probability that any one of the re-game winning areas is determined is 42420 (4140 × 3 + 30000) / 65536.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the RT5 state, a lottery value “14140” is assigned to each winning area of “batting order replays Y1 to Y3” in the replay winning area, and the lottery values in the other replay winning areas are numerical values “ 0 ". That is, in the RT5 state, “batting order replays Y1 to Y3” in the replay winning area are won. In addition, the probability that any one of the re-game winning areas is determined is 42420 (14140 × 3) / 65536.

  As understood from the above description, the winning probability in the replay winning area from the RT2 state to the RT5 state is higher than that in the replay winning area in the RT1 state. Further, as understood from FIG. 10, the lottery values in the winning areas “22” to “36” (hereinafter referred to as “winning winning area”) are common to the respective RT states. That is, the winning probability in the winning winning area is equal in each RT state. Therefore, the RT2 state to the RT5 state are RT states that have a higher winning probability of winning combination than the RT0 state and the RT1 state, and are advantageous to the player.

  FIG. 12 is a conceptual diagram of the winning combination rule table. The winning combination defining table defines combinations of symbols that are permitted to stop on the active line in the game won by each winning combination. For example, in a game in which the winning combination “correct bell” is won, the combination of symbols “bell-bell-bell” is permitted to stop on the active line.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the winning combination definition table is configured to include the permission bit number of each winning combination and the number of medals to be paid out when each winning combination stops on the active line. FIG. 12 shows the number of payouts when each winning combination stops on the active line in a game state where the specified number is three.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the winning combination “correct answer bell” “upper bell 1-8” “watermelon 1, 2” “horn cherry” “middle cherry” “single piece A” “one piece B” (winning winning area Is displayed on the active line, a payout number of medals corresponding to each winning combination is awarded to the player. In the present embodiment, a winning combination in which medals are paid out when displayed on the active line is referred to as a “winning winning combination”. Also, “RT5 transition replay”, “RT4 transition replay”, “RT3 transition replay”, “RT2 transition replay”, “BAR replay”, “follow replay”, “control replays 1 to 3”, “normal replay” (the replay winning area was won) When the winning combination designated by the game is displayed on the active line, the next game is set to the re-game. In the present embodiment, the winning combination in which the next game is set to be replayed when displayed on the active line may be collectively referred to as replay.

  Each permission bit number in the winning combination defining table designates each display permission bit in the display permission bit storage area of the main RAM 303. The display permission bit storage area is configured to include a plurality of display permission bits, and each display permission bit corresponds to each winning combination. For example, it is assumed that the batting order bell C1 in the winning area “22” wins and the winning roles “correct bell”, “upper bell 1”, and “upper bell 6” are permitted to stop on the active line (FIG. 11). In the above case, each display permission bit specified by the permission bit numbers “10”, “11”, and “16” in the display permission bit storage area is set to “1”, and the other bits are set to “0”. .

  The main RAM 303 stores a display combination storage area to be compared with the display permission bit storage area in the display determination process described later. The display combination storage area includes a plurality of displayable bits, and each displayable bit corresponds to each winning combination (similar to the display permission bit storage area). Each displayable bit is set to “1” when there is a possibility that the winning combination corresponding to the displayable bit stops on the active line, and there is no possibility that the corresponding winning combination stops on the active line. In this case, it is set to “0”. For example, at the time when each reel 12 starts to rotate, all winning combinations may stop at the active line, so all displayable bits are set to “1”. Each displayable bit in the display combination storing area is updated every time each reel 12 is stopped, and at the time when all the reels 12 are stopped, only the displayable bits corresponding to the winning combination actually stopped on the active line. Becomes “1”.

  The winning combination won in the internal lottery process stops on the active line according to the operation mode of each stop button 25 of the player. Specifically, each winning combination stops on the active line according to the stop operation position of each stop button 25 and the order of the stop operation. For example, a symbol located within a range of 4 frames from the stop operation position (5 frames including the stop operation position) (hereinafter referred to as “retraction range”) can be stopped on the active line, and a symbol located outside the range is Even the symbols that make up the winning combination are not stopped on the active line (so-called “missing” occurs). As described above, a plurality of types of winning combinations may be won in a single game. In a game in which a plurality of types of winning combinations are won, for example, the winning combination corresponding to the order of the stop operation is stopped on the active line.

  FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 are explanatory diagrams of the correspondence relationship between the winning area, the stop operation order, and the winning combination that stops on the active line (the combination of symbols that stops on the active line).

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a winning combination that stops on the active line in each stop operation sequence in a game in which the re-game winning area is won. As shown in FIG. 13, when any of the winning areas “batting order replays X1 to X4” wins, “normal replay” or “RT2 transition replay” stops on the active line according to the mode of the stop operation. Specifically, in a game in which the winning area “batting order replay X1” is won, a stop operation sequence in which the reel 12C performs a first stop operation, the reel 12L performs a second stop operation, and the reel 12R performs a third stop operation (hereinafter simply “ In the case of “intermediate left and right” stop operation order), the winning combination “RT2 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay X1” is won, if the stop operation is performed in an order other than “middle left and right”, the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay X2” is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of “middle right left”, the winning combination “RT2 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay X2” is won, when the stop operation is performed in an order other than “middle right left”, the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. Further, in a game where the winning area “batting order replay X3” is won, if the stop operation is performed in the order of “middle right”, the winning combination “RT2 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay X3” is won, when the stop operation is performed in an order other than “middle right”, the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. Similarly, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay X4” is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of “right middle left”, the winning combination “RT2 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay X4” is won, if the stop operation is performed in an order other than “right middle left”, the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  As shown in FIG. 13, when any of the winning areas “batting order replays Y1 to Y3” wins, “normal replay” or “RT3 transition replay” stops on the active line according to the mode of the stop operation. Specifically, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay Y1” is won, if the reel 12L is first stopped, the winning combination “RT3 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay Y1” has been won, when the first stop operation is performed for other than the reel 12L, the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. In the game where the winning area “batting order replay Y2” is won, when the reel 12C is first stopped, the winning combination “RT3 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay Y2” is won, when the first stop operation is performed for other than the reel 12C, the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. Similarly, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay Y3” is won, when the reel 12R is first stopped, the winning combination “RT3 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay Y3” has been won, if the first stop operation is performed for other than the reel 12R, the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  As shown in FIG. 13, when any of the winning areas “batting order replays Y4 to Y6” wins, “normal replay” or “RT5 transition replay” stops on the active line according to the mode of the stop operation. Specifically, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay Y4” is won, the winning combination “RT5 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, in a game in which the winning area “batting order replay Y4” is won, if the first stop operation is performed for other than the reel 12L, the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. In the game where the winning area “batting order replay Y5” is won, the winning combination “RT5 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, in a game in which the winning area “batting order replay Y5” is won, when the first stop operation is performed for other than the reel 12C, the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. Similarly, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay Y6” is won, the winning combination “RT5 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, in a game in which the winning area “batting order replay Y6” is won, when the first stop operation is performed for other than the reel 12R, the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  As shown in FIG. 13, when any of the winning areas “batting order replays Z1 to Z3” wins, “normal replay” or “RT2 transition replay” stops on the active line according to the mode of the stop operation. Specifically, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay Z1” is won, the winning combination “RT2 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay Z1” is won, when the first stop operation is performed for a part other than the reel 12L, the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. In the game where the winning area “batting order replay Z2” is won, the winning combination “RT2 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, in a game in which the winning area “batting order replay Z2” is won, if the first stop operation is performed for other than the reel 12C, the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. Similarly, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay Z3” is won, the winning combination “RT2 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, in a game in which the winning area “batting order replay Z3” is won, when the first stop operation is performed for other than the reel 12R, the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  As shown in FIG. 13, when any of the winning areas “batting order replays Z4 to Z6” wins, “normal replay” or “RT4 transition replay” stops on the active line according to the mode of the stop operation. Specifically, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay Z4” is won, the winning combination “RT4 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, in a game in which the winning area “batting order replay Z4” is won, when the first stop operation is performed for other than the reel 12L, the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. In the game where the winning area “batting order replay Z5” is won, the winning combination “RT4 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, in a game in which the winning area “batting order replay Z5” is won, when the first stop operation is performed for other than the reel 12C, the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. Similarly, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay Z6” is won, the winning combination “RT4 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, in a game in which the winning area “batting order replay Z6” is won, when the first stop operation is performed for other than the reel 12R, the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  As shown in FIG. 13, when any of the winning areas “batting order replays Z7 to Z9” is won, “normal replay” or “RT3 transition replay” stops on the active line according to the mode of the stop operation. Specifically, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay Z7” is won, if the first left stop operation is performed, the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, in a game in which the winning area “batting order replay Z7” is won, when the first stop operation is performed for other than the reel 12L, the winning combination “RT3 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. In the game where the winning area “batting order replay Z8” is won, the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, in a game where the winning area “batting order replay Z8” has been won, when the first stop operation is performed for other than the reel 12C, the winning combination “RT3 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. Similarly, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay Z9” is won, if the first right stop operation is performed, the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, in a game in which the winning area “batting order replay Z9” is won, if the first stop operation is performed for other than the reel 12R, the winning combination “RT3 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  As shown in FIG. 13, when the extra replay is won and the first right stop is made, the winning combination “BAR replay”, “follow replay” or “normal replay” is stopped and displayed. Specifically, in a game in which the add-on replay is won, when the first right stop operation is performed, and when each “BAR2” symbol of each reel 12 is stopped within the pull-in range, “BAR replay” is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, in the case of the first right stop operation, the “BAR2” symbol of the reel 12R is stopped within the pull-in range, and one or both of the “BAR2” symbols of the reel 12L and the reel 12C are positioned outside the pull-in range. When the stop operation is performed at the timing, the winning combination “Follow Replay” is stopped and displayed. In the case of the first right stop operation in the game where the extra replay is won, and when the “BAR2” symbol on the reel 12R is stopped outside the pull-in range, the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed. In addition, when the first left stop operation or the middle first stop operation is performed in the game where the extra replay is won, the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed regardless of the stop operation position. When the winning area “normal replay” is won, the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed in any stop operation order.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining a winning combination that stops at the active line in each stop operation order in a game in which the winning area “batting order bell” (C1 to C4, R1 to R4) is won. When the winning area “batting order bell” is determined, either the winning combination “correct answer bell” or the winning combination “upper bells 1 to 8” is designated as the winning combination (see FIG. 11). As understood from FIG. 14, in the game in which the winning area “batting order bell” is won, either the winning combination “correct answer bell” or the winning combination “upper bell” stops on the active line according to the stop operation order.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in the game in which the winning area “batting order bell C1” is determined, in the case of the middle first stop operation, stop control for drawing the winning combination “correct answer bell” into the active line is performed. The winning combination “correct answer bell” is stopped and displayed on the active line at any stop operation position. On the other hand, when the first stop operation is performed except for the stop button 25C, stop control is performed to draw the winning combination “upper bell 1” or “upper bell 6” into the active line. However, the winning combination “upper bell 1” and “upper bell 6” are missed depending on the stop operation position.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in the game in which the winning area “batting order bell C2” is determined, in the case of the middle first stop operation, stop control for drawing the winning combination “correct answer bell” into the active line is performed. On the other hand, when the first stop operation is performed except for the stop button 25C, stop control is performed to draw the winning combination “upper bell 2” or “upper bell 5” into the active line. However, the winning combinations “upper bell 2” and “upper bell 5” are missed depending on the stop operation position. Similarly, in the game where the winning area “batting order bell C3” is won, in the case of the middle first stop operation, regardless of the stop operation position, the winning combination “correct answer bell” stops on the active line, and the first stop button If anything other than 25C is operated, the winning combination “upper bell 3” or “upper bell 8” stops. In the game where the winning area “batting order bell C4” is won, in the case of the middle first stop operation, regardless of the stop operation position, the winning combination “correction bell” stops on the active line, and first the buttons other than the stop button 25C are displayed. When operated, the winning combination “upper bell 4” or “upper bell 7” stops.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in the game in which the winning area “batting order bell R1” is determined, in the case of the first right stop operation, the winning combination “correct answer bell” stops on the active line. On the other hand, when the first stop operation is performed except for the stop button 25R, the winning combination “upper bell 1” or “upper bell 7” stops. In the game in which the winning area “batting order bell R2” is determined, in the case of the first right stop operation, the winning combination “correct answer bell” stops on the active line at any stop operation position. On the other hand, when the first stop operation is performed except for the stop button 25R, the winning combination “upper bell 2” or “upper bell 8” stops. Similarly, in a game in which the winning area “batting order bell R3” is won, in the case of the first right stop operation, the winning combination “correct bell” stops on the active line regardless of the stop operation position, and the stop button is displayed first. If anything other than 25R is operated, the winning combination “upper bell 3” or “upper bell 5” stops. In the game where the winning area “batting order bell R4” is won, in the case of the first stop operation on the right, the winning combination “correct answer bell” stops on the active line regardless of the stop operation position. When operated, the winning combination “upper bell 4” or “upper bell 6” stops.

  As understood from the above description, in a game where the winning area “batting order bell” is won, when the stop operation is performed in the correct pressing order, the “correct answer bell” (the number of payouts is 9) stops on the active line. . On the other hand, when a stop operation is performed in a sequence other than the correct answer pressing order, the losing eyes may stop at the active line. Therefore, when the game is played in the correct push order, it is advantageous for the player as compared to the case where the game is played out of the correct push order. As will be described in detail later, in the ART state, the sub CPU 412 notifies the correct answer bell pressing order.

  As described above, the RT state includes the RT0 state to the RT5 state. In addition, the RT state shifts when the RT transition symbol is displayed on the active line. Specifically, when the RT1 transition symbol is displayed on the active line, the state shifts to the RT1 state. Similarly, when the RT2 transition symbol is displayed on the active line, the state transitions to the RT2 state, when the RT3 transition symbol is displayed, transitions to the RT3 state, and when the RT4 transition symbol is displayed, transitions to the RT4 state. When the RT5 transition symbol is displayed, the state transitions to the RT5 state.

  FIG. 15 is a conceptual diagram of the RT transition symbol definition table. As understood from FIGS. 15 and 12, the RT5 transition symbol is the same as the combination of the RT5 transition replay symbols. That is, when the RT5 transition replay is stopped and displayed, the right to replay is granted and the state transitions to the RT5 state. Similarly, when the RT4 transition replay is stopped and displayed, the right to replay is granted and the state shifts to the RT4 state. When the RT3 transition replay is stopped and displayed, the right to replay is granted and the state is changed to the RT3 state. When the transition is made and the RT2 transition replay is stopped and displayed, the right to replay is granted and the state transitions to the RT2 state.

  The RT1 transition symbol is stopped and displayed when a winning combination (correct answer bell, upper bell) is missed in a game won by the winning area “batting order bell”. That is, when the stop operation is performed in a sequence other than the correct answer pressing order of the striking order bells and the stop operation is performed at a timing at which the selected upper bell cannot be retracted, the RT1 transition symbol is stopped and displayed. The RT1 transition symbol is not a combination of the winning symbol.

  As will be described in detail later, the sub CPU 412 notifies the stop operation order in which the RT transition replay is stopped and displayed so that the RT state can be appropriately transitioned and notifies the stop operation order in which the normal replay is stopped and displayed. Thus, the RT state can be maintained. In addition, the sub CPU 412 notifies the correct pushing order of the striking order bells so that the correct answer bells can be stopped and displayed, and the RT1 transition symbol is prevented from being stopped and displayed.

   FIG. 16 is a conceptual diagram of a spinning effect lottery table. Each spinning effect lottery table includes a reel lock lottery table A, a reel lock lottery table B, and an additional freeze lottery table. Each reel lock lottery table is used to determine whether or not to perform reel lock in the current game. Further, the extra freeze lottery table is used to determine whether or not to execute the extra freeze in the next game. As will be described in detail later, if an extra freeze is won in the current game, the freeze reservation flag is set to the ON state, and if the next game start operation is performed while the freeze reservation flag is ON, the additional freeze is executed. Is done. The freeze reservation flag is provided in the main RAM 303, for example.

  In the reel lock lottery table A, the winning area “31” (weak watermelon), the winning area “33” (weak cherry) or the winning area “35” (weak chance) (hereinafter referred to as “weak rare role”) is won. To be referenced. In the reel lock lottery table B, the winning area “32” (strong watermelon), the winning area “34” (strong cherry) or the winning area “36” (strong chance) (hereinafter referred to as “strong rare role”) is won. To be referenced. The extra freeze lottery table is referred to when the winning area “20” (extra replay) is won. As described above, the extra replay is won in the RT4 state. Accordingly, the extra freeze is a spinning effect performed in the RT4 state.

  As shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B, each reel lock lottery table includes lottery values corresponding to each reel lock (short lock, middle lock, long lock). Each lottery value is subtracted from the random value R2 in the reel lock control process of the spinning effect control process. In the reel lock control process, each lottery value is sequentially subtracted from the random value R2, and the reel lock in which the result of the subtraction is a negative number is determined.

  In this embodiment, each reel lock including a short lock, a middle lock, and a long lock is executed. In the short lock, each reel 12 is maintained in a stopped state for a predetermined time length (for example, about 1000 ms) from the time when the start of the game is instructed (the time when the start lever 24 is operated). After the elapse of time, each reel 12 rotates normally. Even in the middle lock, each reel 12 is maintained in a stopped state for a predetermined time length (for example, about 2000 ms) from the time when the start of the game is instructed, and each reel 12 rotates normally after the predetermined time length elapses. . However, the length of time during which each reel 12 is stopped is longer in the middle lock than in the short lock. In the long lock, each reel 12 is maintained in a stopped state for a predetermined time length (for example, about 5000 ms) from the time when the start of the game is instructed, and each reel 12 rotates normally after the predetermined time length elapses. . The length of time that each reel 12 is kept stopped is longer in the long lock than in the middle lock.

  As shown in FIG. 16C, each additional freeze lottery table includes a lottery value of “No Freeze” and a lottery value of “Additional Freeze”. Each lottery value is subtracted from the random value R2 in the additional freeze control process of the spinning effect control process. If the result of subtracting the lottery value of “Addition Freeze” from the random number value R2 becomes a negative number, the freeze reservation flag is set to the ON state, and the additional freeze is executed in the next game. As will be described in detail later, when the extra freeze is executed, the number of extra games in the ART state is given as a privilege.

  The extra freezing is executed during a period from when the game start operation is performed until each reel 12 can be stopped (a period until each reel 12 is normally rotated). In the addition freeze, each reel 12 rotates downward (forward rotation) or upward (reverse rotation) as viewed from the player. In addition, in a predetermined period of extra freeze, one reel 12 and the other reel 12 rotate in different directions, and in the other period, each reel 12 rotates in the same direction. In addition, during the extra freeze period, a predetermined music piece is reproduced, and each reel 12 repeats pause and rotation in accordance with the rhythm of the music piece. When all the reels 12 are paused at the same time, a combination of symbols “BAR2-BAR2-BAR2” is displayed on any line of the display window 11. The time length of the additional freeze in this embodiment is about 30000 ms. Note that the manner of variation of each reel 12 in the extra freeze can be changed as appropriate. For example, each reel 12 may be configured to reversely rotate for a predetermined length of time during the addition freeze.

  The main RAM 303 stores a display permission bit storage area indicating a combination of symbols permitted to stop on the active line, a display setting value storage area for storing a numerical value displayed on the setting display unit 36, and a setting value. Setting value storage area, random number value R1 storage area for storing random number value R1, random number value R2 storage area for storing random number value R2, command storage area for storing commands to be transmitted to sub-control board 400, various lamps A lamp related data storage area for storing data indicating a display mode, a winning area storage area for storing a winning area, an unstopped operation counter indicating the number of stop buttons 25 that are not stopped, and an operation order of each stop button 25. A storage area including a stop order storage area for storage is provided.

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Hereinafter, various data stored in the sub ROM 413 will be described with reference to the drawings. The sub ROM 413 includes an ART determination table illustrated in FIG. 19, a special game determination table illustrated in FIG. 20, a special game determination table illustrated in FIG. 21, a chance state determination table illustrated in FIG. 22, an addition determination table illustrated in FIG. Various data including an effect lottery table shown, a start sound determination table shown in FIG. 25, and a notification mode determination table shown in FIG. 26 are stored.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating sub-state transitions. The sub CPU 412 executes various processes according to the sub state. The current sub state is stored in the sub RAM 414, for example. As shown in FIG. 17, each sub-state includes a normal state, a precursor state, a special game state, a start preparation state, an ART state, an end preparation state, an ART precursor state, a special game state, and a chance state. Each sub-state shifts to a case where a specific condition is satisfied (for example, when a specific lottery is won).

  In each game in the normal state, it is determined whether or not to shift to the ART state, the special game state, or the chance state. Specifically, a game in which a weak watermelon, weak cherry, weak chance (weak rare role) or strong watermelon, strong cherry, strong chance (strong rare role) is selected will enter an ART state, special game state, or chance state. The transition is determined with a predetermined probability. The normal state includes a low probability normal state and a high probability normal state. In the high probability normal state, the transition to the ART state is easily determined as compared to the low probability normal state.

  When a weak rare combination or a strong rare combination is won with a low probability normal state, a transition to a high probability normal state is determined with a predetermined probability. When the batting order bell is won in the high probability normal state, the transition to the low probability normal state is determined with a predetermined probability. As will be described in detail later, the RT state in the normal state is in principle the RT1 state.

  The precursor state shifts, for example, when a rare role is won in the normal state ((A) of FIG. 17). The precursor state includes the precursor state and the gasse precursor state. The precursor state is a transition when the rare combination is won in the normal state and the transition to the ART state, the special game state, or the chance state is determined. This precursor state ends with a predetermined number of games, and when the ART state or the special game state is won, the state shifts to the start preparation state ((B) of FIG. 17). Further, when the chance state is won, it shifts to the chance state after the sign state ends (FIG. 17 (O)). On the other hand, the Gase precursor state is a case where the rare combination is won in the normal state, and the transition to the ART state, the special game state, and the chance state is not determined. The gasse precursor state ends with a predetermined number of games, and when the gasse precursor state ends, the normal state is entered ((C) of FIG. 17).

  In the start preparation state, a stop operation order for stopping each RT transition symbol (RT transition replay) on the active line is notified. As will be described in detail later, in the start preparation state when the ART state is won, the correct answer pressing order of the RT3 transition replay is notified, and when the RT3 transition replay is stopped and displayed, the state shifts to the ART state (FIG. 17). (D)). When shifting to the ART state, the initial value “50” of the remaining number of games in the ART state is set in the ART game number counter. The ART game number counter is provided in the sub RAM 414, for example.

  In the start preparation state when the special game state is won, the correct push order of the RT5 transition replay is notified, and when the RT5 transition replay is stopped and displayed, the state shifts to the special game state ((E) of FIG. 17). When shifting to the special game state, the initial value “30” of the remaining number of games in the special game state is set in the special game number counter. The special game number counter is provided in the sub RAM 414, for example. If the transition to the ART state or the special game state is not determined in a predetermined number of games (for example, 1000 times) in the normal state, the state transitions from the normal state to the precursor state, and then through the start preparation state. It is good also as a structure which transfers to an ART state or a special game state.

  The ART state is an RT3 state in which the winning probability of replay is higher than that in the normal state (RT1 state) in principle. Further, in the ART state, the correct answer push order of the correct answer bell is notified. Therefore, the ART state is an advantageous sub-state for the player as compared to the normal state. In each game in the ART state, it is determined whether or not to shift to the special game state and whether or not to add the number of games to the remaining number of games in the ART state. The ART state is ended when the remaining number of games reaches the end value “0” ((F) in FIG. 17).

  For example, the precursor state during ART shifts when a rare combination is won in the ART state ((G) of FIG. 17). Further, the ART warning sign state includes an ART warning sign condition and an ART warning sign condition. In the ART pre-sign state, the state shifts when the rare combination is won in the ART state and the transition to the special game state or the special game state is determined. Further, the precursor state during the ART is ended by a predetermined number of games, and thereafter, the state shifts to the start preparation state ((H) in FIG. 17). In the start preparation state when the special game state is won, the correct push order of the RT4 transition replay is notified, and when the RT4 transition replay is stopped and displayed, the state shifts to the special game state ((I) of FIG. 17). Also, when the special game state is won in the ART state, the correct push order of the RT5 transition replay is notified in the start preparation state, and the RT5 transition replay is stopped and displayed in the same manner as in the case of winning the special game state in the normal state. Then, it shifts to a special game state. On the other hand, the gaze warning state during ART is a case where a rare combination is won in the ART state, and the transition to the special gaming state and the transition to the special gaming state are determined. Further, the warning sign state during ART ends with a predetermined number of games, and then shifts to the ART state ((J) of FIG. 17).

  The special game state is an RT5 state in which the winning probability of replay is higher than that in the normal state (RT1 state). In the special game state, the correct answer push order is notified. Therefore, the special game state is a game state that is advantageous to the player as compared to the normal state. Also, the special game state ends with a predetermined number of games (for example, 30 times), and then the special game state shifts to a sub state in which the special game state is won. Specifically, when the special game state won in the normal state ends, the state shifts to the end preparation state ((K) in FIG. 17), and then shifts to the normal state. On the other hand, when the special game state won in the ART state ends, the state shifts (returns) to the ART state ((L) in FIG. 17).

  The special game state is a game state in which the number of added games is easily added as compared to the ART state. As will be described in detail later, in the special gaming state, the number of extra games is added to the remaining number of games every time the winning combination “Additional Replay” is won. Further, the special game state ends (falls) when the RT3 transition replay stops on the active line ((M) in FIG. 17).

  The end preparation state is a game state that is shifted to after the ART state or the special game state ends. Also, the end preparation state ends when the batting order bell wins and each winning combination of the batting order bell is missed. That is, the process ends when the RT1 transition symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line. When the end preparation state ends, the process shifts to the normal state ((N) in FIG. 17).

  The chance state is a gaming state in which it is easier to determine the transition to the ART state than the normal state. Specifically, in the chance state, in addition to the case where the rare combination is won, the transition to the ART state is determined with a predetermined probability when the bell (batting order bell, common bell) is won. In the present embodiment, when the bell is won in the chance state, the transition to the ART state is determined with a probability of about 1/10. In addition, when the hit order bell is won in the chance state, the correct answer push order of the correct answer bell is notified. As will be described in detail later, the correct pushing order of the hitting bells in the chance state is notified by the bell navigation effect (A, B). The bell navigation effect includes a bell navigation effect A (normal notification mode) and a bell navigation effect B (special notification mode).

  The chance state ends when the transition to the ART state is determined or when the game is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times). When the transition to the ART state is determined in the chance state, the state shifts to the start preparation state (FIG. 17 (P)). Further, when the chance state ends without determining the transition to the ART state, the state shifts to the normal state (FIG. 17 (Q)).

  FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining a stop operation sequence that is notified in accordance with a combination of the sub state and the RT state. The sub CPU 412 notifies the stop operation sequence in which a specific winning combination is stopped on the active line according to the sub state and the RT state. In FIG. 18, the RT0 state is omitted from the RT state. In the present embodiment, in principle, the RT state does not transition again to the RT0 state in the game after transitioning from the RT0 state to the RT1 state. In the RT0 state, the stop operation order is not notified.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the stop operation order is not notified in the normal state and the precursor state. In the present embodiment, when the stop operation order is not notified, the player is warned when a stop operation other than the stop button 25L is first performed among the stop buttons 25. For example, a message “Please press from the left reel” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 to warn. Accordingly, the player first performs a stop operation on the stop button 25L in the sub state where the stop operation order is not notified. In addition, in the sub state where the stop operation order is not notified, when a player other than the stop button 25L is operated first, a game penalty may be given to the player in addition to the warning described above. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which the transition to the ART state is not determined until a predetermined period (for example, a period of 5 games) has elapsed since the stop operation other than the stop button 25L was first performed.

  In the normal state, since the stop button 25L is stopped first, the RT transition replay is not stopped and displayed in the game where the batting order replay is won. Therefore, the normal state is in principle the RT1 state. However, if the above-described warning is ignored and a stop operation other than the stop button 25L is performed for the first time, the RT transition replay may stop at the active line and shift to a state other than the RT1 state. However, as shown in FIG. 18, in the normal state, the correct push order of correct bells is not notified. Therefore, even if the normal state shifts to a state other than the RT1 state, the game that is won by the batting order bell is lost, the RT1 transition symbol is stopped and displayed, and the state shifts to the RT1 state.

  As shown in FIG. 18, in the start preparation state, in the RT1 state, the correct pressing order of the RT2 transition replay is notified. Since the precursor state (normal state) is the RT1 state, the state is the RT1 state immediately after the precursor state is finished and the start preparation state is entered. Therefore, in the game immediately after the transition to the start preparation state, the correct pressing order of the RT2 transition replay is notified. In addition, as shown in FIG. 18, in the start preparation state, the correct pressing order of the batting order bell is notified.

  As shown in FIG. 18, in the start preparation state, in the RT2 state, the correct push order of the RT transition replay according to the sub-state to be transitioned is notified. Specifically, when transitioning to the ART state, the correct answer pressing order of the RT3 transition replay is notified in the start preparation state. Further, when shifting to the special gaming state, the correct answer pressing order of the RT5 transition replay is notified, and when shifting to the special gaming state, the correct pressing order of the RT4 transition replay is notified. As described above, when the RT3 transition replay is stopped and displayed in the start preparation state, the state shifts to the ART state. Further, when the RT5 transition replay is stopped and displayed, the state shifts to a special game state, and when the RT4 transition replay is stopped and displayed, the state shifts to a special game state.

  In the start preparation state, while the correct answer bell is stopped on the active line and a medal is obtained, for example, the notification of the correct push order of the RT3 transition replay is ignored and the state is not shifted to the ART state (that is, the remaining games in the ART state) A fraudulent act is assumed that does not start subtraction. From the viewpoint of preventing the above fraudulent acts, when the correct answer push order of the RT transition replay is ignored, a game penalty may be given. For example, in a start preparation state, the structure which gives the penalty which stops alerting | reporting of all the stop operation orders by predetermined game frequency is assumed.

  As shown in FIG. 18, in the ART state and the ART warning sign state, in the RT3 state, the correct push order of the normal replay and the correct bell is notified. The player can obtain a medal by stopping the correct bell while maintaining the RT3 state by performing a stop operation in the correct push order notified. In the ART state, in the RT5 state, the correct push order of the RT3 transition replay and the correct bell is notified. In the above configuration, in the ART state immediately after the special gaming state (RT5 state) ends, the correct push order of the RT3 transition replay is notified, and the RT5 state transitions to the RT3 state.

  As shown in FIG. 18, in the ART state, in the RT1 state, the correct answer push order of the correct bell and the correct push order of the RT2 transition replay are notified. In the ART state, in the RT2 state, the correct answer push order of the correct bell and the correct push order of the RT3 transition replay are notified. According to the above configuration, even when the state shifts to the RT1 state in the ART state, it is possible to shift (return) to the RT3 state by following the notified stop operation sequence. Note that the transition to the RT1 state in the ART state may be a case where the stop operation is performed in a manner other than the notified correct bell push order due to the carelessness of the player or the like.

  Note that the sub CPU 412 may notify the player that it is returning to the RT3 state during the period from the transition to the RT1 state to the return to the RT3 state. For example, a configuration in which a message “RT state is being restored” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 can be considered. Further, the subtraction of the remaining number of games in the ART state may be stopped until the state returns from the RT1 state to the RT3 state.

  As shown in FIG. 18, in the special game state, in the RT5 state, the correct push order of the normal replay and the correct bell is notified. The player can obtain a medal by stopping the correct answer bell while maintaining the RT5 state by performing a stop operation in the order in which the correct answer is notified. Further, in the special game state, when the state is shifted to other than the RT5 state, the stop operation order for returning to the RT5 state is notified. For example, it is assumed that the player falls into the RT1 state in the special game state. In the above case, the correct pressing order of the RT2 transition replay is notified in the RT1 state, and the correct pressing order of the RT5 transition replay is notified in the RT2 state.

  As shown in FIG. 18, in the special game state, in the RT4 state, the correct push order of the normal replay and the correct bell is notified. However, the notification of the correct repressing order of the normal replay is executed in a period until the special game state reaches a specific number of games, and is not executed after the specific number of games is reached. Specifically, when the winning area “batting order replays Z7 to Z9” is won in the special game state, and the number of games in the special game state is less than five times, the operation order in which the normal replay is stopped is notified. . On the other hand, when the number of games in the special game state is 5 or more, the operation order in which the normal replay is stopped is not notified. As described above, when the winning area “batting order replays Z7 to Z9” is won, the normal replay or the RT3 transition replay is stopped on the active line according to the stop operation order. In the present embodiment, when the RT3 transition replay is stopped in the game where the winning area “batting order replays Z7 to Z9” is won, the special game state is ended. On the other hand, when the normal replay is stopped in the game where the winning area “batting order replays Z7 to Z9” is won, the special game state continues.

  According to the above configuration, even when the winning area “batting order replay Z7 to Z9” (RT3 transition replay) is won, the special game state can be continued by stopping the normal replay on the active line. . For example, when the winning area “batting order replays Z7 to Z9” is won after five or more games in the current special gaming state, a message “Special game continuation with correct pushing order!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. Also, until the number of games in the special gaming state reaches 5, the correct repressing order of normal replay is notified, so that the special gaming state can be continued by following the notified pressing order during this period. it can. That is, it can be said that the continuation of the special gaming state is guaranteed until the number of games reaches five. Further, in the special game state, when the state is shifted to other than the RT4 state, the stop operation order for returning to the RT4 state is notified.

  As shown in FIG. 18, in the end preparation state, the stop operation order is not notified. Therefore, the player first stops the stop button 25L. When the RT1 transition symbol stops at the valid line in the end preparation state, the state transitions to the normal state. Further, as shown in FIG. 18, in the chance state, the correct answer push order of the correct bells is notified.

  FIG. 19 is a conceptual diagram of each ART determination table. Each ART determination table includes an ART determination table (FIG. 19A) used in the low probability normal state and an ART determination table (FIG. 19B) used in the high probability normal state.

  Each ART determination table includes each lottery value for each winning area. In the ART determination process for each game in the normal state, the sub CPU 412 subtracts the lottery value corresponding to the winning area to the random value R3. In addition, each lottery value in each winning area includes a lottery value of “winning” and a lottery value of “non-winning”. When the result of subtracting the “winning” lottery value from the random value R3 becomes a negative number, the sub CPU 412 determines to shift to the ART state. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, the lottery value of “winning” in the winning areas “00” to “30” (losing, replaying, bell) is “0”. Therefore, in the game where the winning areas “00” to “30” are won, the subtraction result of the random value R3 does not become a negative number. That is, in the ART determination process for the game where the winning area “00” to “30” is won, the transition to the ART state is not determined. On the other hand, the lottery value of “winning” in the winning areas “31” to “36” (rare role) is larger than “0”, and when the rare role is won, the transition to the ART state can be determined.

  As shown in FIG. 19, each lottery value of “winning” of the rare role in the high probability normal state is larger than each lottery value of “winning” in each winning area in the low probability normal state. The larger the lottery value subtracted from the random value R3, the higher the probability that the subtraction result will be a negative number. Therefore, the transition to the ART state is more likely to be determined in the high probability normal state than in the low probability normal state. In FIG. 19, each lottery value of “winning” of the rare role in the high probability normal state is illustrated as being larger than the low probability normal state. However, for some winning areas, the low probability normal state is higher than the high probability normal state. The lottery value of the state may be large (or equal). In addition, the type of winning area where the transition to the ART state can be determined may be different between the high probability normal state and the low probability normal state. For example, in the case of the low probability normal state, the transition to the ART state is determined when the rare role is won, and in the case of the high probability normal state, the state is changed to the ART state when the common bell is won in addition to the case where the rare role is won. It is good also as a structure which can determine transfer of.

  FIG. 20 is a conceptual diagram of the special game determination table. The sub CPU 412 determines whether to shift to the special game state using the special game determination table according to the winning area in each game in the ART state. Similar to the ART determination table, the special game determination table is configured to include each lottery value for each winning area. In the special game determination process for each game in the ART state, the sub CPU 412 subtracts the lottery value corresponding to the winning area to the random value R3. In addition, each lottery value in each winning area includes a lottery value of “winning” and a lottery value of “non-winning”. When the result of subtracting the “winning” lottery value from the random value R3 becomes a negative number, the sub CPU 412 determines to shift to the special gaming state. 20 illustrates the special game determination table in which the lottery value of “winning” in the winning areas “00” to “30” is “0”, but the lottery value of “winning” in the winning area is “0”. It may be larger. In the above configuration, even if the rare combination is not won, the transition to the special gaming state can be determined.

  FIG. 21 is a conceptual diagram of the special game determination table. The sub CPU 412 determines whether to shift to the special game state using the special game determination table according to the winning area in each game in the normal state and the ART state. Similar to the ART determination table and the special game determination table, the special game determination table includes each lottery value for each winning area. The sub CPU 412 subtracts the lottery value corresponding to the winning area from the random value R3 in the special game determination process for each game in the normal state and the ART state. In addition, each lottery value in each winning area includes a lottery value of “winning” and a lottery value of “non-winning”. When the result of subtracting the “winning” lottery value from the random number value R3 becomes a negative number, the sub CPU 412 determines to shift to the special gaming state. FIG. 21 illustrates the special game determination table in which the lottery value of “winning” in the winning areas “00” to “30” is “0”, but the lottery value of “winning” in the winning area is “0”. It may be larger. In the above configuration, even if the rare combination is not won, the transition to the special gaming state can be determined. Further, the special game determination table may be common in the normal state (low probability normal state, high probability normal state) and ART state, or a different special game determination table may be used in each state.

  FIG. 22 is a conceptual diagram of the chance state determination table. The sub CPU 412 determines whether to shift to the chance state using the chance state determination table according to the winning area in each game in the normal state. Similar to the ART determination table, the chance state determination table includes each lottery value for each winning area. In the chance state determination process for each game in the normal state, the sub CPU 412 subtracts the lottery value corresponding to the winning area to the random value R3. In addition, each lottery value in each winning area includes a lottery value of “winning” and a lottery value of “non-winning”. When the result of subtracting the “winning” lottery value from the random number value R3 becomes a negative number, the sub CPU 412 determines to shift to the chance state. The chance state determination table may be common to the low probability normal state and the high probability normal state, or may be different for each state.

  FIG. 23 is a conceptual diagram of each addition determination table. Each ART determination table includes an additional determination table (FIG. 23 (a)) used in each game in the ART state, an additional determination table (FIG. 23 (b)) used in each game in the special gaming state, and the ART state. It includes an extra determination table (FIG. 23C) used when the special gaming state is won, and an extra decision table (FIG. 23D) used when the extra freeze is won. In the addition determination process, the sub CPU 412 determines the number of additional games to be added to the remaining number of games in the ART state using each additional determination table.

  Each addition determination table includes each lottery value for each winning area, and each lottery value is provided for each number of extra games. Specifically, each addition determination table includes each lottery of “10 games”, “20 games”, “30 games”, “50 games”, “100 games”, “200 games”, “300 games”, and “no additional games”. Contains a value. In the extra determination process, the lottery value “no extra” is subtracted from the random number value R3, and then each lottery value is subtracted in the order of “10 games” to “300 games” (ascending order). The number of extra games in which the result of subtraction to the random value R3 becomes a negative number is added to the ART game number counter.

  For example, assume that a weak cherry is won in the ART state. In the above case, when the random number R3 is “50000”, the result obtained by subtracting the lottery value “589979” (see FIG. 23A) without addition from the random number R3 becomes a negative number. Therefore, the remaining number of games is not added (added). On the other hand, when the random value R3 is “60000”, the result obtained by subtracting the lottery value without addition to the random value R3 is not a negative number (60000−58270 = 1730> 0). Thereafter, when the lottery value “2077” of the additional game count “10 games” is further subtracted, the subtraction result becomes a negative number (1730-2077 <0). Therefore, the numerical value “10” is added to the ART game number counter. Each lottery value shown in FIG. 23 can be changed as appropriate. Also, the type of extra game number is not limited to the example of FIG.

  In the ART state, as shown in FIG. 23 (a), in a game where a weak rare role (weak watermelon, weak cherry, weak chance) or a strong rare role (strong watermelon, strong cherry, strong chance) is added, The number of games can be added, but the number of extra games is not added in a game in which a loss, replay (batting order replay, normal replay) or bell (batting order bell, common bell) is won. In the ART state, even if a weak rare combination and a strong rare combination are won, “no extra” is determined and the number of extra games may not be added.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 23 (b), in the special game state, in addition to the weak rare combination and the strong rare combination, the number of additional games is added even when the bell and the additional replay are won. In the special game state, when the rare combination, the bell and the extra replay are won, the extra number of games is always added. As understood from the above description, it can be said that the special game state is a game state in which the number of added games is easily added as compared with the ART state. A plurality of special game states may be provided, and the extra determination table used in each special game state may be different. According to the above configuration, for example, the expected value of the number of extra games in each game can be made different for each special game state. Similarly, a plurality of ART states may be provided, and the addition determination table used in each ART state may be different.

  As shown in FIG. 23 (c), when the special game state is won in the ART state, an additional number of games of 10 games or more is added to the remaining number of games. In addition, it is good also as a structure where the number of additional games is added in each game of a special game state (30 games). Further, a plurality of special game states may be provided, and the addition determination table used when winning is different in each special game state.

  As shown in FIG. 23 (d), when the extra freeze is won in the special game state (RT4 state), the number of extra games of 10 games or more is added to the remaining number of games. The number of extra games is reported, for example, in an extra freeze.

  FIG. 24 is a conceptual diagram of an effect lottery table. The sub CPU 412 selects an effect lottery table according to the sub state and the like, and determines an effect to be executed in each game. FIG. 24 illustrates each effect lottery table referenced in each game in the normal state or the precursor state in which the winning area “losing” is determined. As shown in FIG. 24, each effect lottery table includes an effect number and each lottery value of each effect number. Each lottery value is subtracted from the random number R3 in the order of the production number, and the production number in which the result of the subtraction is a negative number is determined. The effect number determined in the effect determination process is stored in the effect number storage area of the sub RAM 414.

  In the normal state and the precursor state, any one of effects A1 to effect An (n is an integer of 2 or more) is determined. As understood from FIG. 24, in the low-probability normal state, the high-probability normal state, the gasse precursor state, and the main precursor state, each effect including the effect A1 is selected in common. Therefore, in principle, the player cannot specify the sub state from the effect determined in the effect determination process. However, since the probability that “no effect” is selected is different in each sub-state (low probability normal state> high probability normal state> gase precursor state> present precursor state) The current sub-state can be inferred from the probability that is executed. Also, for example, the effect An shown in FIG. 24 is not determined except in the precursor state. Therefore, when the production An is determined, the player can specify that the current sub state is the precursor state.

  FIG. 25 is a conceptual diagram of a start sound determination table. As described above, when the game is started and each reel 12 is started, the start sound is reproduced. Each start sound includes a normal start sound and a special start sound. The normal start sound is a normal start sound that is reproduced in each sub-state including the normal state. The special start sound is a start sound that is reproduced with a predetermined probability in the precursor state (gase precursor state, main precursor state). In addition, it is good also as a structure by which special start sounds are reproduced | regenerated in states other than a precursor state. As shown in FIG. 25, the start sound determination table defines the probability that the normal start sound is determined and the probability that the special start sound is determined. In the start sound determination process, the sub CPU 412 determines either the normal start sound or the special start sound with the probability specified in the start sound determination table.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the start sound determination table includes a start sound determination table X and a start sound determination table Y. The sub CPU 412 determines the starting sound with the probability of the starting sound determination table X in the harsh precursor state, and determines the starting sound with the probability of the starting sound determination table Y in the precursor state. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 determines the normal start sound with the probability PX1 (0 <PX1 <1) and the special start sound with the probability PX2 (0 <PX2 <1) in the predicament state. Further, in the precursor state, the sub CPU 412 determines the normal start sound with the probability PY1 (0 <PY1 <1), and determines the special start sound with the probability PY2 (0 <PY2 <1). The probability PY2 that the special start sound is determined in the precursor state is greater than the probability PX2 that the special start sound is determined in the prelude state (PX2 <PY2).

  As described above, the special start-up sound is more easily determined in the present warning state than in the gasse warning state. Therefore, when the special start sound is reproduced, the player is informed that this is a chance of the precursor state. In other words, the special start sound notifies the player that the player is in the ART state, the special game state, or the chance state.

  Each start sound is reproduced when the sub CPU 412 receives a reel start command. As described above, the reel start command is transmitted from the main CPU 301 to the sub CPU 412 when the short lock, the middle lock, the long lock, and the extra freeze are completed, or when the wait period is completed. In the above configuration, when each reel 12 starts immediately after the start-up freeze is started, each start-up sound is not reproduced, and each start-up sound is reproduced after the addition freeze is finished. However, it may be configured that each start sound is reproduced immediately after the start-up freeze is started. Moreover, it is good also as a structure by which each starting sound is not reproduced | regenerated after superposition freezing is complete | finished.

  FIG. 26 is a conceptual diagram of a notification mode determination table. As described above, when the batting order bell is won in the chance state, the correct pushing order of the batting order bell is notified by the bell navigation effect A or the bell navigation effect B. The notification mode determination table defines the probability that the bell navigation effect A is determined and the probability that the bell navigation effect B is determined when the batting order bell is won. In the notification mode determination process, the sub CPU 412 determines one of the bell navigation effects A and the bell navigation effects B with the probability specified in the notification mode determination table.

  As shown in FIG. 26, the notification mode determination table includes a notification mode determination table A and a notification mode determination table B. When the batting order bell is won and the ART state is not won, the sub CPU 412 determines one of the bell navigation effects based on the probability of the notification mode determination table A. On the other hand, the sub CPU 412 determines one of the bell navigation effects based on the probability of the notification mode determination table B when the hitting bell is won and the ART state is won.

  Specifically, the sub CPU 412 determines the bell navigation effect A with the probability PA1 (0 <PA1 <1) and the probability PA2 (0 <PA2 <1) when the game in which the batting order bell is won and the ART state is not won. To determine the bell navigation effect B. Further, the sub CPU 412 determines the bell navigation effect A with the probability PB1 (0 <PB1 <1) and the bell navigation effect B with the probability PB2 (0 <PB2 <1) when the game in which the hitting bell is won and the ART state is won. To decide. The probability PB2 that the bell navigation effect B is determined when the ART state is won is larger than the probability PA2 that the bell navigation effect B is determined when the ART state is not won (PA2 <PB2). As described above, the bell navigation effect B is more easily determined when the ART state is won than when the ART state is not won. Therefore, it is notified by the bell navigation effect that it is a chance to win the ART state.

  The above is the description of various data stored in the sub ROM 413. Hereinafter, each sound data stored in the sound source ROM 432 will be described in detail.

  FIG. 27 is a diagram for explaining each sound data. Each sound data is stored in the sound source ROM 432 for each phrase number. FIG. 27 illustrates a part of each sound data. In addition, the character “n” and the character “m” in FIG. 27 are integers larger than the numerical value “1”.

  As shown in FIG. 27A, the sound data of phrase number “00” (warning sound) and phrase number “01” (calling sound) among the sound data is reproduced when an error occurs. The warning sound is sound for notifying an error. The calling voice is a voice that instructs the manager (person) of the gaming machine 1 to call. For example, a voice “Please call a staff member” can be adopted as the calling voice.

  The warning sound and the calling sound (error sound) are reproduced by the first channel group GA of the sound source IC 431. As described above, the warning sound is reproduced on the two channel ch (stereo) of the channel ch0 and the channel ch1 of the first channel group GA. The calling voice is reproduced on channel ch2 (monaural) of the first channel group GA. When an error occurs, a warning sound and a calling voice are reproduced in parallel on each channel ch. As understood from the above description, the error sound is a sound in which a warning sound and a calling sound are mixed.

  FIG. 27B shows a specific example of each system sound excluding the error sound. Among the system sounds, the confirmation sounds (A to E) of the phrase numbers “n + 00” to “n + 04” are reproduced when an operation for adjusting the master volume is accepted. Specifically, each confirmation sound is reproduced when an operation of the direction designation button 27 is accepted during a period in which the volume adjustment image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. In the present embodiment, an operation for changing the master volume by operating the direction designation button 27 is referred to as an “adjustment operation”.

  The confirmation sound when the master volume adjustment operation is performed includes a confirmation sound A, a confirmation sound B, a confirmation sound C, a confirmation sound D, and a confirmation sound E as shown in FIG. . As described above, the master volume is adjusted in five levels from the numerical value “1” to the numerical value “5”. The confirmation sound A is reproduced when an adjustment operation for changing the master volume to the numerical value “1” is accepted. The confirmation sound B is played when an adjustment operation for changing the master volume to a numerical value “2” is accepted, and the confirmation sound C is reproduced when an adjustment operation for changing the master volume to a numerical value “3” is accepted. The confirmation sound D is reproduced when the adjustment operation for changing the master volume to the numerical value “4” is accepted, and the confirmation sound E is received for the adjustment operation for changing the master volume to the numerical value “5”. If it is played.

  An appropriate operation can be adopted as the adjustment operation. For example, the pressing operation of the right button or the left button of the direction specifying buttons 27 is suitable as the adjustment operation. Specifically, when the master volume is “1”, the master volume is added to the value “2” by operating the right button. When the master volume is a numerical value “2”, the master volume is added to the numerical value “3” by operating the right button, and the master volume is subtracted from the numerical value “1” by operating the left button. Similarly, when the master volume is the numerical value “3”, the master volume is added to the numerical value “4” by the operation of the right button, the master volume is subtracted from the numerical value “2” by the operation of the left button, and the master volume is the numerical value “3”. In the case of “4”, the master volume is added to the numerical value “5” by operating the right button, and the master volume is subtracted from the numerical value “3” by operating the left button. When the master volume is “5”, the master volume is subtracted from the value “4” by operating the left button.

  Each confirmation sound has the same sound (tone color), for example, an electronic sound “pi”. However, each confirmation sound has a different pitch. Each confirmation sound is reproduced at a different output volume. For example, the confirmation sound A is an electronic sound having a pitch “do” and is reproduced at an output volume “20”. The confirmation sound B is an electronic sound having a pitch “re” and is reproduced at an output volume “40”, and the confirmation sound C is an electronic sound having a pitch “mi” and is reproduced at an output volume “60”. The confirmation sound D is an electronic sound having a pitch “F” and is reproduced at an output volume “80”, and the confirmation sound E is an electronic sound having a pitch “So” and is reproduced at an output volume “100”. Is done.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the master volume is changed by the adjustment operation, a confirmation sound having a pitch corresponding to the changed master volume is reproduced. Therefore, the current value of the master volume can be recognized from the pitch of the confirmation sound. In the present embodiment, the pitch of the confirmation sound increases as the master volume increases, and the confirmation sound decreases as the master volume decreases. According to the above configuration, when the adjustment operation is continuously performed, if the pitch of the current confirmation sound is higher than the previous confirmation sound, it can be recognized that the master volume has been increased by the current adjustment operation. it can. On the other hand, when the pitch of the current confirmation sound is lower than the previous confirmation sound, it can be recognized that the master volume has decreased due to the current adjustment operation. That is, according to the configuration of the present embodiment, the direction (increase / decrease) of the change in the master volume by the adjustment operation can be intuitively grasped by the confirmation sound. In the present embodiment, both the pitch and output volume of each confirmation sound are made different, but either one may be made different.

  Among the system sounds, the input sound of the phrase number “n + 05” is reproduced when a medal is inserted. Specifically, when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 8, or when a medal is inserted by operating the 1BET button 21 or the MAX-BET button 22, or after the replay is stopped and displayed on the active line. When a medal is automatically inserted, the insertion sound is reproduced. It should be noted that the insertion sound is different between when a bet medal is inserted (insertion of the first to third medals) and when a medal stored in the credit is inserted (insertion of the fourth to fifty medals). May be.

  Of the system sounds, the starting sounds of the normal starting sound of the phrase number “n + 06” and the special starting sound of the phrase number “n + 07” are reproduced when each reel 12 is started. The special start sound is reproduced at an output volume larger than the normal start sound. For example, the normal start sound is reproduced at an output volume “70”, whereas the special start sound is reproduced at an output volume “100”. The special start-up sound has a longer playback time than the normal start-up sound. Furthermore, the normal start sound is composed of a single sound, whereas the special start sound is a sound effect in which a plurality of sounds are mixed. According to the above configuration, the normal start sound and the special start sound are perceived as distinctly different sounds. As described above, the special start sound is a start sound for notifying that it is an ART state or a special game state chance. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to clearly notify that there is an ART state or special game state chance.

  In the present embodiment, the normal start sound and the special start sound are different from each other in the sound (single sound or mixed sound), the output volume, and the playback time. However, the normal start sound and the special start sound are different from each other. It is only necessary to be perceived as different sounds, and the present invention is not limited to the above-described example. For example, the normal start sound and the special start sound may be configured such that only the output sound volume is different. For example, a configuration in which the output volume of the special startup sound is larger than the output volume of the normal startup sound is suitable. According to the above configuration, the player can be notified of the chance by the difference in the volume of the starting sound. In addition, since the normal start sound and the special start sound can be reproduced from the common sound data, the number of types of sound data can be reduced compared to a configuration in which sound data is provided for each start sound.

  Of the system sounds, the stop sounds (A, B) of the phrase number “n + 08” and the phrase number “n + 09” are played each time the reel 12 stops in each game. Each stop sound includes a stop sound A and a stop sound B. The stop sound A is a normal stop sound that is reproduced in each game in each sub-state including the normal state. The stop sound B is played each time the “BAR” symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line in each game selected in the special game state with the additional replay. As described above, when the extra replay is won, the BAR replay is stopped and displayed on the active line by stopping the “BAR” symbol of each reel 12 within the pull-in range. Therefore, the stop sound B is a sound effect that is reproduced in the process until the BAR replay (the combination of symbols “BAR2-BAR2-BAR2”) is stopped and displayed. However, even in the game where the extra replay is won, the stop sound B is not reproduced if the “BAR” symbol is not stopped and displayed on the active line. In the above case, the stop sound A may be reproduced instead of the stop sound B. Each stop sound may be played back when each reel 12 stops, or may be started before (immediately before) each reel 12 stops.

  The freeze chance notification of the phrase number “n + 10” in the system sound is a sound for notifying the winning chance of the additional freeze. For example, the freeze chance notification is a voice “chance”. The freeze chance notification sound is reproduced with a predetermined probability when the BAR symbol is tempered in the game in which the special replay is added and the replay is won. In other words, in a game in which the add-on replay is won, when the BAR symbol is tempered, the voice “chance” may be reproduced. As described above, in the next game in which the extra replay is won, the extra freeze is executed with a predetermined probability. When the extra freeze is executed in the next game, the voice “chance” is reproduced with a higher probability when the BAR symbol is tempered than when the extra freeze is not executed. Note that the time when the freeze chance notification is made and the time when the stop sound B is reproduced overlap, but each sound may be mixed and reproduced. May not be played back. In the configuration in which the stop sound B is not reproduced when the freeze chance notification is reproduced, the possibility that the freeze chance notification sound becomes difficult to hear due to the stop sound B is eliminated, and the possibility of missing the freeze chance notification sound is reduced. Is done.

  Of the system sounds, the sound data of the phrase number “n + 11”, the phrase number “n + 12”, and the phrase number “n + 13” are played when all reels 12 are stopped (when the winning combination is stopped). Is done. Specifically, the payout sound of the phrase number “n + 11” is reproduced when a winning small combination (for example, a bell) among the winning combinations is stopped and displayed. Also, the replay sound A with the phrase number “n + 12” is played when the normal replay is stopped and displayed. Also, the replay sound B with the phrase number “n + 13” is reproduced when the BAR replay is stopped and displayed. Each replay sound (A, B) is reproduced prior to the insertion sound by automatic insertion of medals.

  Among the system sounds, the phrase number “n + 14”, the phrase number “n + 15”, and the phrase number “n + 16” are won by each batting order replay in each sub state (start preparation state, ART state, special game state, special game state). In this case, a stop operation sequence for stopping and displaying the type of replay corresponding to the sub state is notified. Specifically, the replay left navigation of the phrase number “n + 14” is a sound “It is left”, and instructs the stop operation of the left stop button 25L. In addition, the navigation during replay of the phrase number “n + 15” is a voice “middle”, the stop operation of the middle stop button 25C is instructed, and the right navigation of the replay of the phrase number “n + 16” is a voice “right”. The stop operation of the right stop button 25R is instructed. In the above configuration, for example, it is assumed that in the start preparation state of the ART state, the batting order replay X1 is won and the correct answer order “middle left and right” of the RT2 transition replay is notified. In the above case, immediately after the start lever 24 is operated, the voice “Nakadayo” of the replaying navigation is played, and after the middle stop button 25C is stopped, Is played. Thereafter, after the stop operation of the left stop button 25L is performed, the sound “right is right” of the replay right navigation is reproduced. The player can stop and display the RT2 transition replay by performing each operation according to the reproduced voice. The replay left navigation, the replaying navigation, and the replay right navigation are reproduced in a replay navigation effect described later.

  Among system sounds, the phrase number “n + 17” and the phrase number “n + 18” are played when the batting order bell is won in each sub state (start preparation state, ART state, special game state, special game state, chance state). The correct answer pressing order of the batting order bell is notified. Specifically, the bell middle navigation with the phrase number “n + 17” is a voice “medium”, and is played when the hitting bell C (1-4) is won. Further, the bell right navigation of the phrase number “n + 18” is a voice “right” and is reproduced when the hitting bell R (1-4) is won. In the above configuration, for example, when the batting order bell C is won in the ART state, immediately after the start lever 24 is operated, the sound “medium” of the bell navigator is reproduced. The player can stop the correct bell on the active line by first performing a stop operation on the middle stop button 25C instructed by voice. Also, for example, when the batting order bell R is won in the ART state, the sound “right” of the bell right navigation is reproduced immediately after the start lever 24 is operated. The player can stop the correct bell on the active line by first performing a stop operation on the right stop button 25R instructed by voice. The bell middle navigation and the bell right navigation are reproduced in the bell navigation effect (A) described later.

  As understood from the above description, when each replay (for example, RT2 transition replay) can be stopped and displayed, the right stop button 25 should be stopped with a voice (first notification mode) of “It is right”. Instructed. When the correct bell can be stopped and displayed, the right stop button 25 is instructed to be stopped with the voice “right” (second notification mode). That is, even if the stop button 25 for which the stop operation is instructed is the same, when the winning combination to be stopped is different, the stop operation order is instructed with a different notification mode (voice). Therefore, according to the present embodiment, for example, the notification mode of the stop operation mode is richer in comparison with the configuration in which the stop operation mode is notified in the same mode regardless of the winning combination displayed to be stopped.

  Among the system sounds, the phrase number “n + 19” and the phrase number “n + 20” are played when the hitting bell is won in the chance state, and the correct answering order of the correct bells is notified. As described above, in the chance state, the correct pushing order of the batting order bell is notified by either the bell navigation effect A or the bell navigation effect B. In the present embodiment, the bell navigation effect A and the bell navigation effect B have different voices (reproduced phrase numbers) instructing the correct answer order of the correct bells. Specifically, in the bell navigation effect A, the phrase number “n + 17” (voice “middle”) or the phrase number “n + 18” (voice “right”) is reproduced. On the other hand, in the bell navigation effect B, the phrase number “n + 19” (voice “center”) or the phrase number “n + 20” (voice “light”) is reproduced.

  The special middle navigation with the phrase number “n + 19” is a voice “center” and instructs the stop operation of the middle stop button 25C. Further, the special right navigation of the phrase number “n + 20” is a sound “light”, and instructs the stop operation of the right stop button 25R. That is, the special middle navigation notifies the correct pushing order of the batting order bell C as in the bell middle navigation. In addition, the special right navigation notifies the correct pressing order of the batting order bell R, similarly to the bell right navigation.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the bell navigation effect A and the bell navigation effect B are notified by the same stop operation order (for example, the middle first stop) with different sounds (for example, the sound “medium” or the sound “center”). Is done. Therefore, for example, as compared with the configuration in which the specific stop operation order is notified with the same sound every time, the sound for informing the specific stop operation order is rich in change, and the fun of the bell navigation effect is improved. Further, in the bell navigation effect of the present embodiment, the player is informed that it is an ART state chance in addition to the correct answer push order of the correct bells. Therefore, compared with the structure in which only the stop operation mode is notified in the bell navigation effect, the fun of the bell navigation effect can be improved.

  As described above, each system sound is reproduced when the image control CPU 421 receives the sound control command X from the sub CPU 412. Specifically, the sound control command X includes a sound control command XS and a sound control command XE. The sound control command SE instructs the reproduction of the error sound. The sound control command XS instructs the reproduction of system sounds other than error sounds. Hereinafter, each sound control command X will be described in detail.

  The sound control command XS designates a phrase number of sound data (system sound), a channel number of a channel ch for reproducing the sound data, an output volume, and a change time. When the sound control command XS is received by the image control board (image control CPU 421) 420, the sound data specified by the sound control command XS is received by the sound control command XS in the channel ch specified by the sound control command XS. Plays at the specified output volume. Specifically, the sound control command XS that specifies the phrase number of monaural sound data specifies one channel number. The sound control command XS that specifies the phrase number of stereo sound data specifies two channel numbers.

  The change time of the sound control command XS is a time length during which the sound specified by the sound control command XS is faded in or faded out. For example, assume that the image control CPU 421 receives a sound control command XS for reproducing a specific sound at an output volume “v” (v> 0). In the sound control command XS, the change time is specified as “t” seconds (t> 0). When the sound control command XS is received, the volume of the specific sound continuously changes from the numerical value “0” (silenced state), and the numerical value “v” is reached when the time length “t” seconds elapses. Until it becomes constant. For example, it is assumed that a sound control command XS designating an output volume “v” and a change time “0” seconds is received. In the above case, the output volume of the specific sound is immediately changed from the numerical value “0” to the numerical value “v”. That is, when the change time is “0” seconds, each sound does not fade in or fade out.

  The sound control command XE instructs the reproduction of the error sound. As described above, the error sound is reproduced on a predetermined channel ch among the channel ch of the sound source IC 431. When the sound control command XE is received, the error sound is reproduced by the sound source IC 431 at the output volume “100” (maximum value) regardless of the master volume. As described above, the channel ch from which the error sound is reproduced and the output volume are determined in advance. However, a configuration may be adopted in which the channel ch in which the error sound is reproduced and the output volume are variable. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which an error sound fades in or fades out.

  The above is an explanation of each system sound. Hereinafter, specific examples of each effect sound will be described with reference to FIG. The production sound includes various sound effects (rush sound effect, button sound effect, additional sound effect), various sounds (speech “aiming for BAR”), and various background music (background music A to D). It is out. Various background music pieces are played in a loop in each sub-state.

  Among the effect sounds, the rush sound effect with the phrase number “m + 00” is reproduced when the state shifts to the ART state. Specifically, the rush sound effect is reproduced in the rush effect that is executed when the RT3 transition replay is stopped and displayed on the active line in the start preparation state. In addition, the button effect sound having the phrase number “m + 01” among the effect sounds is reproduced every time the effect button 26 is operated in the button repeated effect described later. Of the effect sounds, the added effect sound of the phrase number “m + 02” is reproduced in the add-on effect.

  Of the effect sounds, the voice “Aim for BAR” of the phrase number “m + 03” is reproduced in the operation mode instruction effect. The operation mode instruction effect is executed when the extra replay is won in the special gaming state. Specifically, the voice “Aim for BAR” is played immediately after the start operation of the game won by the extra replay. That is, the voice “Aim for BAR” is reproduced prior to the stop sound B (or the voice “chance”) and the replay sound B described above. The voice “Aim for BAR” instructs that each “BAR2” symbol on each reel 12 should be stopped within the pull-in range. As described above, when each “BAR2” symbol is stopped within the pull-in range in the game where the extra replay is won, the BAR replay is stopped and displayed on the active line. In other words, the voice “aiming for BAR” is also an instruction to stop and display the BAR replay on the active line.

  Of the effect sounds, the ART music (background music A) with the phrase number “m + 04” is played over each game in the ART state. The special game music (background music B) with the phrase number “m + 05” is played over each game in the special game state, and the special game music (background music C) with the phrase number “m + 06” is played in each special game state. The chance state music (background music D) with the phrase number “m + 07” is reproduced over the games and is played over each game in the chance state. However, as will be described in detail later, the output volume of each background music may be changed to a small value when a specific effect (addition effect) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 27C, a priority is provided for each phrase number of the effect sound. The priority of each phrase number is referred to when reproduction of each sound data of each phrase number is started. As described above, each effect sound is reproduced on any channel ch (16 to 39) of the third channel group GC of the sound source IC 431. In the above configuration, depending on the timing of the production of the production, the production of the production sound may be being reproduced on all the channel channels of the third channel group GC at the time when the reproduction of the specific production sound is instructed (that is, There may be no empty channel ch). In the above case, the image control CPU 421 compares the priority of each effect sound being reproduced with the priority of the effect sound instructed to be reproduced, and reproduces one of the effect sounds.

  Specifically, as a result of the comparison of the priorities, the priorities (for example, “medium” or “high”) of all the produced sounds that are being reproduced from the priority (for example, “low”) of the effect sound instructed this time. When is high, the effect sound instructed to be reproduced is not reproduced. On the other hand, when a production sound having a lower priority than the production sound instructed to be reproduced is being reproduced, the reproduction of the production sound being reproduced is stopped, and this time, in the channel ch where the production sound is reproduced. Start playing the instructed production sound. Further, in the above configuration, when there are a plurality of effect sounds whose priority is lower (for example, “low” or “medium”) than the priority (for example, “high”) of the instructed effect sound, the priority is the lowest ( For example, “low”) the reproduction of the production sound is stopped. Further, when there are a plurality of effect sounds having the lowest priority, the reproduction of the effect sound whose reproduction ends at the earliest time among the effect sounds is stopped, and in the channel ch that is reproducing the effect sound, The reproduction of the production sound instructed to be reproduced is started. Note that the number of types of priority can be changed as appropriate. For example, a configuration in which four or more types of priority are provided may be employed.

  As described above, the channel ch from which each effect sound is reproduced is automatically determined from the third channel group GC by the image control CPU 421 in accordance with the priority of the effect sound. In the present embodiment, the channel ch of the third channel group GC may be referred to as a “variable channel”. The channel ch for reproducing each system sound is designated by the sound control command XS from the second channel group GB. In the present embodiment, the channel ch of the second channel group GB may be referred to as a “fixed channel”.

  FIG. 28 is a conceptual diagram of the channel information table TX. The image control CPU 421 causes the sound source IC 431 to reproduce each sound using the channel information table TX. As shown in FIG. 8, the channel information table TX includes channel information for each channel ch. Each channel information of each channel ch includes the state (playback, stop) of the channel ch, the phrase number being played on the channel ch, the output volume of the channel ch, and a fade timer set for the channel ch. And the priority of the phrase number being played back.

  The image control CPU 421 updates each channel information of the channel information table TX according to each received sound control command X. Further, the image control CPU 421 updates each channel information of the channel information table TX according to the effect sound to be reproduced. A sound output request command Z indicating each channel information in the channel information table TX is input to the sound source IC 431, and the sound source IC 431 reproduces each sound according to the sound output request command Z.

  Each output volume of each channel information corresponds to a master volume (5 levels of numerical values “1” to “5”). For example, when the master volume is a numerical value “1”, the output volume is 20% that when the master volume is a numerical value “5”. When the master volume is “2”, the output volume is 40% when the master volume is “5”. When the master volume is “3”, the output volume is the master volume “3”. When the master volume is a numerical value “4”, the output volume is 80% when the master volume is a numerical value “5”.

  The “state” of the channel information indicates whether or not sound is being reproduced on each channel ch. Further, the “phrase number” of the channel information is a phrase number being reproduced on each channel ch. For example, in the example of FIG. 28, in channel ch15 of the second channel group GB (monaural), the sound of the phrase number “n + 17” (the sound of bell navigation described later) is reproduced at the output volume “100”, and the third channel On channel ch16 and channel ch17 of the group GC (stereo), the sound of the phrase number “m + 04” (ART music described later) is reproduced at the output volume “100”.

  In the “fade timer” of each channel ch, an initial value is set when the sound reproduced on the channel ch is faded in or faded out. Thereafter, the fade timer is subtracted at predetermined time intervals. In the period from when the fade timer is set to the initial value until the time is up, the output volume of the channel ch continuously changes. For example, when the sound control command X is received, the change time specified by the sound control command X is set as the initial value of the fade timer.

  The “priority” of the channel information is when playback of the production sound is started, and when the state of all the channel channels in the third channel group GC is being reproduced (that is, there is no empty channel channel). Referenced. As described above, sound data is assigned a priority of “low”, “medium”, or “high”, and when sound data reproduction is started, reproduction of sound data having a lower priority than the sound data is reproduced. Is stopped.

  FIG. 29 is a diagram for explaining each channel information when an error sound is reproduced. FIG. 29 shows a specific example of the channel information table TX immediately before receiving the sound control command XE and the channel information table TX immediately after receiving the sound control command X.

  Upon receiving the sound control command XE, the image control CPU 421 changes the state of the first channel group GA (channels ch0 to 2) from “stop” to “playback”, and changes the phrase number of the first channel group GA to each channel. Sound data to be reproduced is set, and the output volume of the first channel group GA is set to a numerical value “100” (maximum value). Further, the image control CPU 421 sets the output volume of each channel ch of the second channel group GB and the third channel group GC to a numerical value “0” (minimum value). According to the above configuration, when an error sound is reproduced, the error sound is reproduced at the maximum output volume, and sounds other than the error sound are muted.

  In the specific example shown in FIG. 29, before the sound control command XE is received, the phrase number “m + 04” (ART music piece) is reproduced at the output volume “80” on the channel chX (X is an integer). In the specific example of FIG. 29, it is assumed that the master volume is a numerical value “4”. As shown in FIG. 29, when the sound control command XE is received, the phrase number “00” (warning sound) is reproduced at the output volume “100” on the channels ch0 and ch1 of the first channel group GA, and the channel ch2 The phrase number “01” (calling voice) is reproduced at the output volume “100”. As described above, the maximum value of the output volume of the channel ch is “100”. As understood from the above description, the error sound is reproduced at the maximum output volume regardless of the master volume.

  As shown in FIG. 29, when the sound control command XE is received, the output volumes of all the channels (ch3 to ch39) of the second channel group GB and the third channel group GC are collectively changed to the numerical value “0”. To do. In the above configuration, for example, the ART music played on the channel chX in FIG. 29 has the output volume “0”. As described above, the sound control command XE starts the reproduction of the error sound and changes the output volume of each sound being reproduced in the second channel group GB and the third channel group GC.

  Assume a configuration in which other sound (ART music in the example of FIG. 29) is not muted when error sound is reproduced. In this configuration, since the error sound and other sounds are mixed, it is difficult to hear the error sound by the other sounds, and there is a problem that the occurrence of the error is not appropriately notified. In this embodiment, when an error occurs, the error sound is reproduced at the maximum output volume, and sounds other than the error sound are muted. Therefore, for example, the error sound is easily perceived as compared with the configuration in which the sound other than the error sound is not muted, and the above-described inconvenience is suppressed.

  As described above, the sub CPU 412 can instruct the output volume of each channel ch of the second channel group GC in which the system sound is reproduced for each channel ch by the sound control command X. Further, the sub CPU 412 can collectively instruct the output volume of each channel ch of the third channel group GC where the effect sound is reproduced by the sound control command XE. That is, it can be said that the sub CPU 412 can instruct each output volume of the 13 channel ch of the second channel group GB and one channel group (GC).

  FIG. 30 is a diagram for explaining each channel information in the case of reproducing the effect sound. FIG. 30 shows a specific example of the channel information table TX before the effect sound is reproduced and the channel information table TX after the effect sound is reproduced. As described above, each effect sound is effect sound reproduced in stereo using two channel channels (hereinafter referred to as “stereo effect sound”) and effect sound reproduced in monaural using one channel channel. (Hereinafter referred to as “monaural production sound”). FIG. 30 assumes a case where reproduction of a monaural effect sound is started.

  As described above, the image control CPU 421 determines the channel ch for reproducing the effect sound from the third channel group GC according to the priority of the effect sound. Hereinafter, a specific example of a configuration in which the image control CPU 421 determines a channel ch for reproducing the effect sound will be described. In addition, the structure which determines the channel ch which reproduces effect sound is not limited to the example shown in this embodiment, It can change suitably.

  When starting to reproduce the stereo effect sound, the image control CPU 421 reproduces the effect sound on the channel ch of the smallest number among the empty channel ch. Specifically, the image control CPU 421 selects the even-numbered channel ch (16, 18, 20,... 38) having the smallest number among the empty channels ch and the channel ch (for example, a numerical value “1” larger than the number of the channel ch (for example, When the number of the even-numbered channel ch is “16”, the stereo effect sound is reproduced with the channel ch 17). In other words, the stereo effect sound is reproduced on the channel ch of the consecutive number. In the example of FIG. 30, one stereo effect sound is reproduced on channel Ch16 and channel Ch17, and another stereo effect sound is reproduced on channel ch18 and channel ch19. If the odd-numbered channel ch paired with the even-numbered channel ch is not vacant, even if the even-numbered channel ch is vacant, the stereo effect sound is played back except for the even-numbered channel ch. Is done.

  When the reproduction of the monaural effect sound is started, the image control CPU 421 reproduces the effect sound in the channel ch having the highest number among the empty channels ch. That is, when starting the reproduction of the effect sound, the image control CPU 421 reproduces the stereo effect sound with the empty channel ch with the lowest number and reproduces the monaural effect sound with the empty channel with the highest number. Specifically, when the reproduction of the monaural effect sound is started, the image control CPU 421 is, in principle, the channel channel having the largest channel number and the odd channel number among the channel channels of the third channel group GC. The effect sound is reproduced. For example, when all the channels Ch of the third channel group GC are vacant channel ch, the monaural effect sound is reproduced on the channel ch of channel number “39”. However, in the case where the channel ch whose number is “1” smaller than the channel ch that is playing the monaural effect sound (even-numbered channel ch) is vacant, when the reproduction of a new monaural effect sound is instructed, A monaural effect sound is reproduced on the even-numbered channel ch.

  FIG. 30 illustrates a case where reproduction of a new monaural effect sound is started in a state where the monaural effect sound is being reproduced in the channel chX (X is an odd number). As described above, the monaural effect sound is reproduced in principle on the odd-numbered channel ch. However, in the example of FIG. Therefore, the monaural effect sound is reproduced on the channel chX-1 (even number).

  Here, it is assumed that the monaural effect sound is reproduced only in the odd-numbered channel ch. In the above comparison, when the reproduction of the monaural effect sound is started in the state where each channel information is shown in FIG. 30, the monaural effect is not performed on the channel chX-1 (even number) but on the channel chX-2 (odd number). Sound is played back. Therefore, in contrast, after the reproduction of the monaural effect sound is started, the stereo effect sound cannot be reproduced using the channel chX-2 and the channel chX-3. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, since the monaural effect sound is reproduced in the channel chX-1, the channel chX-2 is maintained in an empty state. Therefore, stereo effect sound can be reproduced using channel chX-2 and channel chX-3. According to the configuration of the present embodiment described above, even when both the stereo effect sound and the monaural effect sound are reproduced in the same channel group, more channel channels capable of reproducing the stereo effect sound are ensured than in comparison. be able to.

  Hereinafter, specific examples of each effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 31, 32, and 33.

  FIG. 31 is a diagram for explaining the rush effect. The rush effect is executed in the first game in the ART state, and the start of the ART state is notified by the rush effect. FIG. 31A is a simulation diagram of the image G1 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the rush effect. For example, a message “ART START!” Is displayed on the image G1. Further, the initial value “50” of the remaining number of games in the ART state is displayed in the image G1, and the total value of the number of games in the ART state and the total value of the number of medals acquired in the ART state are displayed.

  FIG. 31 (b) is a diagram for explaining the output volume at each time point of each sound (rush sound effect, background music A) reproduced in the rush effect. The channel chX and the channel chY shown in FIG. 31B are any channel ch of the third channel group GC (16 ≦ X ≦ 39, 16 ≦ Y ≦ 39) (where X ≠ Y), and are described above. As described above, the image control CPU 421 determines as appropriate. In the example of FIG. 31B, the rush sound effect is reproduced on the channel chX, and the background music A is reproduced on the channel chY. Further, in FIG. 31B, a volume axis is arranged in the up-down direction in the front view, and a time axis is arranged in the left-right direction in the front view. In the volume axis, the upward direction is the increasing direction of the output volume, and in the time axis, the right direction is the elapse direction of time. Similarly, in FIGS. 32B, 33B, and 37B described later, a time axis and a volume axis are arranged. Further, specific examples of the output volumes shown below are cases where the master volume is a numerical value “5”.

  As shown in FIG. 31B, when the rush effect is started, the rush sound effect is reproduced on the channel chX. As shown in FIG. 31B, the rush sound effect is reproduced during the period TA1. The period TA1 is a period having a length of about 3 seconds, for example. The rush sound effect is reproduced at the output volume “100” (maximum value) in the period TA1.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (b), when the inrush effect is started, the background music A is reproduced on the channel chY. The background music A is played over each game in the ART state, and is continuously played after the rush effect is finished. As described above, the background music A and the rush sound effect are reproduced in parallel during the rush effect period TA1.

  As shown in FIG. 31B, the output volume of the background music A is set to a numerical value “30” at least in the period TA1 in the period in which the rush effect is executed. On the other hand, the output volume of the background music A in the period after the rush effect is finished is a numerical value “100”.

  For example, assume a configuration in which the background music A is played at the output volume “100” simultaneously with the start of the ART state. In the above configuration, the background music A is reproduced at the output volume “100” in the period TA1 during which the rush sound effect is reproduced. Therefore, in comparison with the configuration in which the background music A is played with an output volume smaller than the numerical value “100” in the period TA1, it is easy for the inconvenience sound effect to become difficult to hear in the background music A. In the present embodiment, the output volume “30” of the background music A during the period TA1 during which the rush sound effect is reproduced is smaller than the output volume “100” of the background music A after the rush effect is finished. Therefore, compared to a configuration in which the background music A is reproduced at the output volume “100” in the period TA1, inconvenience that the rush sound effect is difficult to hear by the background music A is suppressed.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (b), the output volume of the background music A continuously changes in the period TB1 after the period TA1 in which the rush sound effect is reproduced. The period TB1 is a period with a length longer than 0 seconds (for example, about 0.5 seconds). Specifically, the period TB1 is a period from when an initial value is set in the fade timer to when time is up. When the entry effect ends, an initial value (about 0.5 seconds) is set in the fade timer of channel chY. In the above configuration, when the background music A changes from the output volume “30”, it changes to the output volume “100” via the output volume “31 to 99” (all or part).

  By the way, at the time of production (composition, recording, editing) of each background music played in each game, it is usually not assumed that the output volume played back in the middle of the music is changed. Therefore, when the output volume of the background music A is changed, there is a case where the background music can be heard unnaturally. In particular, when the output volume of the background music A changes greatly in a short time, the above-described disadvantage becomes remarkable. Considering the above circumstances, in the present embodiment, when the background music A is changed from the output volume “30” to the volume “100”, the intermediate volume between the output volume “30” and the output volume “100”. After the background music A is reproduced with the output volume of, the output volume is changed to “100”. According to the above configuration, since the output volume of the background music A changes smoothly, the inconvenience that the background music A is perceived unnaturally is suppressed.

  FIG. 32 is a diagram for explaining an extra effect. The extra effect is an effect of notifying the result of the extra determination process described above. Specifically, in the extra effect, the extra game number determined in the extra decision process (in the example of FIG. 32, the extra game number “10 games”) is notified. The extra effect is executed at an appropriate time in the ART state. For example, it is executed when a game start operation, stop operation, or effect button 26 is operated.

  FIG. 32A is a simulation diagram of an image G2 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the extra effect. In the image G2, for example, the number of extra games determined in the extra determination process is displayed. FIG. 32 (b) is a diagram for explaining the output volume at each point of time for each sound (addition effect sound, background music A) to be reproduced in the extra effect. The channel chX and the channel chY shown in FIG. 32B are any channel ch of the third channel group GC (16 ≦ X ≦ 39, 16 ≦ Y ≦ 39) (where X ≠ Y), and are described above. As described above, the image control CPU 421 determines as appropriate. In the example of FIG. 32 (b), the background music A is reproduced on the channel chX, and the additional sound effect is reproduced on the channel chY.

  As shown in FIG. 32 (b), the extra sound effect is reproduced during the extra effect period TA2. The period TA2 has a time length of about 5 seconds, for example. Further, the additional sound effect is reproduced at the output volume “100” in the period TA2. As described above, the background music A is played over each game in the ART state, and may be played even during a period in which the extra effect is executed. That is, the background music A and the added sound effect can be reproduced in parallel as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 32 (b), the background music A is played at the output volume “100” in the period immediately before and after the extra effect. On the other hand, the background music A is reproduced at the output volume “50” in the period TA2 during which the additional sound effect is reproduced. That is, when the added sound effect is reproduced, the background music A changes from the output volume “100” to the output volume “50”. According to the above configuration, the inconvenience that the added sound effect is difficult to hear by the background music A is suppressed as compared with the configuration in which the output volume of the background music A in the period TA2 does not change smaller than in other periods.

  As shown in FIG. 32 (b), the output volume of the background music A continuously changes in the period TB3 after the period TA2 in which the additional sound effect is reproduced. The period TB3 is a period with a length longer than 0 seconds (for example, about 0.5 seconds). Specifically, the period TB3 is a period from when an initial value is set in the fade timer of the channel chX until the time is up. When the extra effect is started, an initial value (for example, about 0.2 seconds) is set in the fade timer of channel chX. Therefore, when the background music A changes from the output volume “50”, it changes to the output volume “100” via the output volume “51 to 99” (all or part).

  As shown in FIG. 32 (b), the output volume of the background music A continuously changes in the period TB2 before the period TA2 in which the additional sound effect is reproduced. The period TB2 is a period having a length longer than 0 seconds (for example, about 0.2 seconds). Specifically, the period TB2 is a period from when an initial value is set in the fade timer of the channel chX until the time is up. When the addition effect ends, an initial value (for example, about 0.5 seconds) is set in the fade timer of channel chX. Accordingly, when the background music A changes from the output volume “100”, it changes from the output volume “99 to 51” to the output volume “50”. According to the above configuration, since the output volume of the background music A changes smoothly, the inconvenience that the background music A sounds unnatural is suppressed.

  FIG. 33 is a diagram for explaining an operation mode instruction effect. The operation mode instruction effect is executed when the extra replay is won in the special game state, and the player is instructed to stop the reels 12 at a timing when the “BAR2” symbol can be stopped. When the stop operation is performed according to the instruction, the BAR replay is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  FIG. 33A is a simulation diagram of an image G3 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the operation mode instruction effect. In the image G3, for example, icons representing three “BAR2” symbols are displayed. In addition, the image G3 displays that it is in a special gaming state. For example, the image G3 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 at substantially the same time as the start operation of the game won by the extra replay.

  FIG. 33 (b) illustrates the output volume at each point of time for each sound (sound “Aim for BAR”, stop sound B, sound “chance”, replay sound B, background music C) reproduced in the extra effect. FIG. The channel chX and the channel chY shown in FIG. 33B are any channel ch of the third channel group GC (16 ≦ X ≦ 39, 16 ≦ Y ≦ 39) (where X ≠ Y), and are described above. As described above, the image control CPU 421 determines as appropriate. In the example of FIG. 33 (b), the background music C is played on the channel chX, and the voice “Aim for BAR” is played on the channel chY. On the other hand, the channel chZ is any channel of the second channel group GB (3 ≦ Z ≦ 15), and is designated by the sub CPU 412 as described above. On channel chZ, stop sound B, sound “chance” and replay sound B are reproduced. However, the stop sound B, the sound “chance”, and the replay sound B may be reproduced on different channel channels.

  As shown in FIG. 33 (b), when the operation mode instruction effect is started, the voice “Aim for BAR” is reproduced at the output volume “100”. The sound is reproduced for about 4 seconds, for example. Thereafter, when the player performs a stop operation on any of the stop buttons 25, the stop sound B is reproduced at the output volume “100”. However, even when the player operates the stop button 25, the stop sound B is not reproduced if the "BAR2" symbol does not stop on the active line.

  In the operation mode instruction effect, when the player performs the second stop operation, the stop sound B or the voice “chance” is reproduced at the output volume “100”. The voice “chance” is reproduced when execution of the freeze chance notification described above is determined. However, the voice “chance” and the stop sound B are not played back when the second “BAR2” symbol does not stop on the active line, that is, when the “BAR2” symbol does not appear.

  In the operation mode instruction effect, when the player performs the third stop operation, the stop sound B and the replay sound B are reproduced at the output volume “100”. Specifically, when the player presses the stop button 25, the stop sound B is reproduced, and when the player releases the stop button 25, the replay sound B is reproduced. However, the replay sound B and the stop sound B are not reproduced when the BAR replay is not stopped and displayed on the active line.

  As shown in FIG. 33 (b), when the period TA 3 during which the voice “Aim for BAR” is started, the output volume of the background music C changes from the numerical value “100” to the numerical value “0”. Specifically, the output volume of the background music C continuously changes from the output volume “100” to the output volume “0” (fade out) in the period TB4 (time length> 0). When all the stop buttons 25 are operated and the period TA3 ends, the output volume of the background music C changes from the numerical value “0” to the numerical value “100”. Specifically, the output volume of the background music C continuously changes from the output volume “0” to the output volume “100” (fade in) in the period TB5 (time length> 0). According to the above configuration, the output volume of the background music C becomes the numerical value “0” in the period TA3 in which each sound such as the voice “aiming for BAR” reproduced in the operation mode instruction effect is reproduced. Therefore, the inconvenience that each sound other than the background music C becomes difficult to hear is suppressed as compared with the configuration in which the output volume of the background music C in the period TA3 is larger than the numerical value “0”.

  Hereinafter, the change of each channel information when the operation mode instruction effect is executed will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 shows channel information of channel chX (1, 2) and channel chY extracted from the channel information table. Further, FIG. 34 shows a channel information table immediately before the operation mode instruction effect (before the period TB4 shown in FIG. 33B) and the execution of the operation mode instruction effect (the period shown in FIG. 33B). The channel information table in TA3) and the channel information table immediately after the operation mode instruction effect (after the period TB5 shown in FIG. 33B) are shown.

  Each channel information is accompanied by a diagram for explaining the playback position of the background music C at each time point. As shown in FIG. 34, the background music C is composed of an A part, a B part, and a C part. The A part is reproduced first among the parts. The B part is played after the A part, and the C part is played after the B part. In FIG. 34, the range on the time axis of each part is shown. In FIG. 34, the reproduction position on the time axis of the background music C is shown. The playback position of the background music C moves in the direction of the time axis (to the right in the front view) with the passage of time. FIG. 34 shows a case where the time lengths of the respective parts are substantially equal, but the time lengths of the respective parts are arbitrary. Further, the background music C may be composed of less than three types of parts, or may be composed of more than three types of parts.

  FIG. 34 (a) is a diagram for explaining changes in channel information when an operation mode instruction effect is executed in the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 34A, before the operation mode instruction effect is started, the phrase number “m + 06” (background music C) is reproduced on the channel chX at the output volume “100”. In the example of FIG. 34 (a), immediately before the operation mode instruction effect is started, the playback position of the background music C is located in the A part (the A part is played back).

  As shown in FIG. 34A, when the operation mode instruction effect is started, the sound data of the phrase number “m + 03” (BAR aiming instruction) is reproduced at the output volume “100” on the channel chY. Further, the background music C that has been played back on the channel chX is played at the output volume “0” when the operation mode instruction effect is started. That is, in the operation mode instruction effect, although the background music C is not perceived by the player, the reproduction is maintained on the channel chX. Therefore, the playback position of the background music C moves on the time axis even during the operation mode instruction effect period. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 34A, the playback position that was in Part A immediately before the start of the operation mode instruction effect moves to Part B during the period in which the operation mode instruction effect is being executed.

  As shown in FIG. 34A, when the operation mode instruction effect is finished, the background music C is reproduced on the channel chX with the output volume “100”. That is, when the operation mode instruction effect ends, the output volume of the background music C changes from the numerical value “0” to the numerical value “100”. Further, as described above, the playback position of the background music C moves on the time axis even during the operation mode instruction effect period. Therefore, the playback position immediately after the operation mode instruction effect ends is located on the C part side from the playback position immediately before the operation mode instruction effect starts.

  In the example of FIG. 34 (a), the playback position located in the A part immediately before the operation mode instruction effect starts moves to the C part immediately after the operation mode instruction effect ends. In addition, the time length (time length of one game) for which the operation mode instruction effect is executed is variable according to the operation time of the player. Therefore, although the playback position immediately after the operation mode instruction effect is ended moves in the direction of time passage from the playback position immediately before the operation mode instruction effect starts, the moving distance on the time axis is variable. In other words, depending on the player's operation, the playback position immediately after the end of the operation mode instruction effect may be part A or part B. As described above, in the first embodiment, the reproduction of the background music C is maintained before and after the operation mode instruction effect. That is, the background music C is continuously played regardless of whether or not the operation mode instruction effect is executed.

  FIG. 34 (b) is a diagram for explaining changes in channel information when the composition operation mode instruction effect is executed in a proportional manner. In the first embodiment, the background music C is continuously played regardless of whether or not the operation mode instruction effect is executed. In contrast, when the operation mode instruction effect is executed, the background music C is reproduced. Is stopped and the operation mode instruction effect is resumed.

  As shown in FIG. 34 (b), in contrast, immediately before the operation mode instruction effect is started, the background music C is reproduced on the channel chX1 with the output volume “100”. In FIG. 34B, as in the example of FIG. 34A, it is assumed that the playback position of the background music C is located in the A part immediately before the operation mode instruction effect is started.

  As shown in FIG. 34 (b), in contrast, as in the first embodiment, when the operation mode instruction effect is started, the sound data of the BAR aiming instruction is reproduced at the output volume “100” on the channel chY. Is done. Further, when the operation mode instruction effect is started, the background music C reproduced on the channel chX1 is stopped. Therefore, the channel chX1 becomes an empty channel ch. In contrast, as in the first embodiment, the background music C in the operation mode instruction effect is reduced (muted), and mixing with the background music C makes it difficult to hear the voice “Aim for BAR”. Inconvenience is suppressed.

  As shown in FIG. 34 (b), in the comparative example, when the operation mode instruction effect ends, the background music C is reproduced on the channel chX2. As described above, the channel chX1 that has played the background music C before the operation mode instruction effect is released when the operation mode instruction effect is started. Therefore, channel chX2 and channel chX1 may be different.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 34 (b), when the reproduction of the background music piece C is started on the channel chX2, the reproduction position is the head of the background music piece C. That is, the playback position immediately after the end of the operation mode instruction effect returns to the beginning of the background music C, regardless of the playback position immediately before the start of the operation mode instruction effect. In the above configuration, every time the operation mode instruction effect is executed in the special gaming state, that is, every time the extra replay (winning probability is about 1/2) is won, the playback position of the background music C is returned to the top again. . In the above comparison, the B part and the C part may not be reproduced depending on the time length of the A part of the background music C. However, some players may be dissatisfied with the fact that the B part and the C part are not played back.

  Considering the above circumstances, in the first embodiment, the background music C is continuously played back even when the background music C is muted. According to the above configuration, since the background music C is played from the middle after the operation mode instruction effect, the parts (B, C) other than the head part (A) are also played. In addition, although the structure which stops reproduction | regeneration of a background music in a specific production was shown as the comparison of 1st Embodiment, this invention does not exclude a comparison.

  Moreover, the output volume of each sound of each effect in this embodiment can be changed as appropriate. For example, in the operation mode instruction effect, the output volume of the background music C is reduced to a numerical value “0”, but may be configured to be reduced to an output volume larger than the numerical value “0”. Further, the output volume of the background music A may be changed to a numerical value “0” in the entry effect and the addition effect.

  35 and 36 are diagrams for explaining each navigation effect. As described above, in each sub state (ART state or the like), the stop operation order of each stop button 25 is notified by a navigation effect (bell navigation effect, replay navigation effect).

  FIG. 35 is a diagram for explaining each navigation effect in the ART state. FIG. 35 shows a simulated view of each image (G4, G5) displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in each navigation effect in the ART state and navigation sound reproduced in each navigation effect. In each image displayed in the ART state, as shown in FIG. 35, various information including the remaining number of games in the ART state, the total number of games in the ART state, and the total value of acquired medals is displayed. The

  FIG. 35 (a-1) and FIG. 35 (a-2) are diagrams for explaining a bell navigation effect in the ART state. Each bell navigation effect is executed when the batting order bell is won. FIG. 35 (a-1) is a diagram for explaining a bell navigation effect (hereinafter referred to as “medium bell navigation effect”) when the batting order bell C (the middle first stop is the correct pressing order) among the bell navigation effects is won. . FIG. 35 (a-2) is a diagram for explaining the bell navigation effect (hereinafter referred to as “right bell navigation effect”) when the batting order bell R (the right first stop is the correct pressing order) among the bell navigation effects is won. It is. As shown in FIG. 35 (a-1), the sound “medium” is reproduced in the middle bell navigation effect. Also, as shown in FIG. 35 (a-2), the sound “right” is reproduced in the right bell navigation effect.

  In the middle bell navigation effect, an image G4-1 shown in FIG. 35 (a-1) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. In the image G4-1, as shown in FIG. 35 (a-1), each instruction icon image SX is displayed. Each indicating graphic image SX includes a left indicating graphic image SXL, a middle indicating graphic image SXC, and a right indicating graphic image SXR, and is displayed in, for example, yellow (color similar to a bell symbol). As shown in FIG. 35 (a-1), in the middle bell navigation effect instructing the middle first stop, the numeral “1” is displayed in the middle instruction image SXC of each instruction image SX, and the middle instruction image SXC. Is enlarged and displayed from the other instruction image SX (L, R).

  In the right bell navigation effect, an image G4-2 shown in FIG. 35 (a-2) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. In the image G4-2, as shown in FIG. 35 (a-2), each instruction icon image SX is displayed. The color of each instruction graphic image SX of the right bell navigation effect is yellow, as is the case of each instruction graphic image SX of the middle bell navigation effect. Also, as shown in FIG. 35 (a-2), in the right bell navigation effect instructing the right first stop, the number “1” is displayed in the right instruction image SXR of each instruction image SX, and the right instruction The graphic image SXR is displayed in an enlarged manner from the other instruction graphic images SX (L, C).

  FIGS. 35 (b-1), 35 (b-2), and 35 (b-3) are diagrams for explaining the replay navigation effect in the ART state. FIG. 35 (b-1) is a diagram for explaining a replay navigation effect (hereinafter referred to as “left replay navigation effect”) instructing the first left stop among the replay navigation effects. FIG. 35B-2 is a diagram for explaining a replay navigation effect instructing the middle first stop among the replay navigation effects (hereinafter referred to as “medium replay navigation effect”), and FIG. 3) is a diagram for explaining a replay navigation effect (hereinafter referred to as a “right replay navigation effect”) instructing the first stop right among the replay navigation effects. As described above, in the ART state (RT3 state), the stop operation order in which the normal replay is stopped and displayed is notified. In the ART state, when the normal replay is stopped and displayed at the first left stop (for example, when the batting order replay Z2 is won), the left replay navigation effect is executed. In the ART state, when the normal replay is stopped and displayed at the middle first stop (for example, when the batting order replay Z3 is won), the middle replay navigation effect is executed, and the normal replay is stopped and displayed at the first right stop. (For example, when the batting order replay Z1 is won), the right replay navigation effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 35 (b-1), in the left replay navigation effect, the voice “Left” is played. Further, as shown in FIG. 35 (b-2), the voice “Nakadayo” is reproduced in the middle replay navigation effect, and as shown in FIG. 35 (b-3), in the right replay navigation effect, The sound “It's right” is played.

  In the left replay navigation effect, an image G5-1 shown in FIG. 35 (b-1) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. In the image G5-1, as shown in FIG. 35 (b-1), each instruction iconic image SY is displayed. Each instruction icon SY includes a left instruction icon SYL, a middle instruction icon SYC, and a right instruction icon SYR. Further, each instruction icon SY is displayed in a color different from the color (yellow) of each instruction icon SX that displays the correct answer pressing order of the correct bells. For example, each instruction graphic SY is displayed in light blue (color similar to the replay symbol). As shown in FIG. 35 (b-1), in the left replay navigation effect instructing the first left stop, the numeral “1” is displayed in the left instruction image SYL among the instruction image SY, and the left instruction image SYL is displayed in an enlarged manner from the other instruction image SY (C, R).

  In the middle replay navigation effect, an image G5-2 shown in FIG. 35B-2 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. In the image G5-2, as shown in FIG. 35 (b-2), each instruction iconic image SY is displayed. The color of each instruction graphic image SY of the middle replay navigation effect is light blue, similar to each instruction graphic image SY of the left replay navigation effect. Further, as shown in FIG. 35 (b-2), in the middle replay navigation effect instructing the middle first stop, the numeral “1” is displayed in the middle instruction graphic SYC among the instruction graphic images SY, and the middle The instruction graphic image SYC is displayed in an enlarged manner from the other instruction graphic images SY (L, R). Further, in the right replay navigation effect, an image G5-3 shown in FIG. 35 (b-3) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. In the right replay navigation effect, each instruction iconic image SY is displayed in light blue as in the other replay navigation effects. Further, in the right replay navigation effect, the numeral “1” is displayed on the instruction graphic image SYR instructing the right first stop, and the instruction graphic image is displayed in an enlarged manner than the other graphic images.

  As described above, for example, even when the first right stop is instructed, the reproduced sound is different between when the replay is stopped and when the bell is stopped. Therefore, the notification mode of the stop operation order is varied. Further, in the present embodiment, in addition to the sound, the color (yellow and light blue) of the instruction image S is made different when the replay is stopped and when the bell is stopped. According to the above configuration, the effect that the manner of notification of the stop operation order is varied is particularly remarkable.

  FIG. 36 is a diagram for explaining each bell navigation effect (A, B) in the chance state. FIG. 36 shows a schematic diagram of each image (G6, G7) displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in each bell navigation effect in the chance state and navigation sound reproduced in each bell navigation effect. As shown in FIG. 36, the number of remaining games in the chance state is displayed in each image displayed in the chance state.

  FIGS. 36 (a-1) and 36 (a-2) are diagrams for explaining the bell navigation effect A in the ART state. FIG. 36 (a-1) is a diagram for explaining the bell navigation effect A (hereinafter referred to as “medium bell navigation effect A”) instructing the middle first stop, and FIG. 36 (a-2) shows the right first stop. It is a figure explaining the bell navigation effect A (henceforth "right bell navigation effect A") to instruct | indicate. As shown in FIG. 36 (a-1), in the middle bell navigation effect A, the sound “medium” is reproduced. Also, as shown in FIG. 36 (a-2), in the right bell navigation effect A, the sound “right” is reproduced.

  In the middle bell navigation effect A, an image G6-1 shown in FIG. 36 (a-1) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. In the image G6-1, as shown in FIG. 36 (a-1), each instruction iconic image SX is displayed. In the middle bell navigation effect A, the numeral “1” is displayed in the middle instruction graphic image SXC among the instruction graphic images SX, and the middle instruction graphic image SXC is displayed in an enlarged manner from the other instruction graphic images SX (L, R). . In the right bell navigation effect A, an image G6-2 shown in FIG. 36 (a-2) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. In the image G6-2, as shown in FIG. 36 (a-2), each instruction image SX is displayed, the number “1” is displayed in the right instruction image SXR, and the right instruction image SXR is another instruction. The image is enlarged and displayed from the image SX (L, C).

  FIG. 36 (b-1) and FIG. 36 (b-2) are diagrams for explaining the bell navigation effect B in the ART state. As shown in FIG. 36, the reproduced sound is different between the bell navigation effect A and the bell navigation effect B. Specifically, the sound “right” or the sound “medium” is reproduced in the bell navigation effect A, whereas the sound “light” or the sound “center” is reproduced in the bell navigation effect B.

  In the bell navigation effect B, an image G7-1 shown in FIG. 36 (b-1) or an image G7-2 shown in FIG. 36 (b-2) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. As shown in FIG. 36, the bell navigation effect B is different from the bell navigation effect A in that a character SZ is displayed in addition to the instruction graphic images SX. In the bell navigation effect B instructing the middle first stop, the character SZ is displayed in the vicinity of the upper side of the middle instruction icon SXC as shown in FIG. In the bell navigation effect B instructing the right first stop, as shown in FIG. 36 (b-2), it is displayed near the upper side of the right instruction image SXR. That is, the character SZ is displayed near the upper side of the instruction icon SX corresponding to the stop button 25 to be stopped. The instruction image SX (particularly, the instruction image SX corresponding to the stop button 25 to be operated) is an image for notifying the correct pressing order, and thus attracts attention from the player. Therefore, the character SZ displayed in the vicinity of the instruction icon SX is easily recognized by the player.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the navigation sound that can be reproduced is different between the bell navigation effect A and the bell navigation effect B. Therefore, compared with the configuration in which the navigation voice that can be reproduced in each bell navigation effect is common, the manner of notification of the stop operation order is rich in change. Further, in the present embodiment, the display mode of the liquid crystal display device 30 is different between the bell navigation effect A and the bell navigation effect B in addition to the navigation voice (in the bell navigation effect B, the character SZ is displayed). According to the above configuration, the effect that the manner of notification of the stop operation order is varied is particularly remarkable.

  FIG. 37 is a diagram for explaining the button stroke effect. The button hitting effect is executed, for example, in a precursor state, and notifies the result of each lottery process (ART determination process, special game determination process, chance state determination process). In addition, the button hitting effect ends, for example, when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start time point or when the effect button 26 has been operated a predetermined number of times.

  FIG. 37 (a) is a simulation diagram of an image G8 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in a button striking effect. In the image G8, it is instructed that the effect button 26 should be continuously pressed. Further, the meter graphic image GM is displayed in the image G8. The meter graphic image GM includes an end GME, and the end GME moves to the right in front view every time the effect button 26 is pressed. When the transition to the ART state, the special game state, or the chance state is determined, the end GME moves to the right end (MAX position) of the meter image GM, and the transition to the ART state or the like is notified. On the other hand, when the ART state or the like is not won, the end GME does not move to the right end of the meter icon GM.

  In the repeated button effect, a button sound effect is reproduced each time the effect button 26 is pressed. FIG. 37 (b) is a diagram for explaining the output volume at each point of time for each sound (button sound effect) reproduced in the button striking effect. The channel chX shown in FIG. 37B is any channel ch of the third channel group GC (16 ≦ X ≦ 39). When the effect button 26 is pressed in the button repeated effect, as shown in FIG. 37B, the button sound effect is reproduced at the output volume “100” in the period TA4. In the present embodiment, the point in time at which the playback of the button sound effect is started is referred to as “start time ts”. In addition, the time point when the reproduction of the button sound effect ends is referred to as “end time point te”. The time length from the start time ts of the button sound effect to the end time te (the time length of the period TA4) is about 1.5 seconds.

  In the button stroke effect, the time when the player operates the effect button 26 is arbitrary. Therefore, the time when each button sound effect is reproduced changes according to the time when the effect button is operated. For example, as shown in FIG. 37B, consider a case where a new button sound effect is reproduced from the start time point ts2 to the end time point te2 after the button sound effect is reproduced from the start time point ts1 to the end time point te1. In the above case, the time interval between the end time te1 of the preceding button sound effect and the start time ts2 of the subsequent button sound effect changes according to the timing when the effect button is operated. Specifically, the shorter the time interval at which the player operates the effect button, the shorter the time interval between the end time te1 and the start time ts2, and the longer the time interval at which the player operates the effect button, the longer the end time The time interval between te1 and start time ts2 becomes longer.

  In the above configuration, depending on the time interval at which the player operates the effect button, the effect button 26 may be operated in the period TA4 during which the button sound effect is reproduced. That is, the start time ts2 of the subsequent button sound effect is on the time axis before 1.5 seconds have elapsed from the start time ts1 of the preceding button sound effect, that is, before the end time te1 of the preceding button sound effect. May be located.

  FIG. 38 is a timing chart for explaining a specific example of the button repeated striking effect. FIG. 38 shows a specific example when a sound control command instructing reproduction of the subsequent button sound effect is received during the reproduction of the preceding button sound effect. That is, FIG. 38 shows a specific example in which the start time ts2 of the subsequent button sound effect is positioned before the end time te1 of the preceding button sound effect on the time axis.

  FIG. 38A is a timing chart for explaining a specific example of the button repeated striking effect of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 38A, in the present embodiment, when the effect button 26 is operated, the image control CPU 421 reproduces the button sound effect on the channel chX1 (16 ≦ X1 ≦ 30) (Sa1). Specifically, when starting the reproduction of the button sound effect, the image control CPU 421 determines whether or not there is a channel ch that is reproducing the button sound effect. If it is determined that there is no channel channel that reproduces the button sound effect, the image control CPU 421 appropriately selects an empty channel channel and starts reproducing the button effect sound. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a channel ch that is reproducing the button sound effect, the image control CPU 421 stops the reproduction of the button sound effect of the channel ch and newly reproduces the button sound effect on the channel ch. Start.

  According to the above configuration, as shown in FIG. 38 (a), in the period TA in which the preceding button sound effect is reproduced, when the reproduction of the subsequent button sound effect is started, the image control CPU 421 is preceded. The playback of the button sound effect that has been played back is stopped (Sa2). Further, the image control CPU 421 newly starts reproduction of the button sound effect on the channel chX1 (Sa3). According to the above configuration, when a subsequent button sound effect is reproduced, the preceding button sound effect is stopped, so that each button sound effect that is continuously reproduced is not mixed.

  FIG. 38 (b) is a diagram for explaining a specific example of the proportional button striking effect. The contrast is different from the present embodiment in that each successive button sound effect can be mixed and reproduced.

  In contrast, when the effect button 26 is operated, the image control CPU 421 reproduces the button sound effect on the channel chX1. Further, when the effect button 26 is operated again during the period in which the button sound effect is reproduced on the channel chX1, the image control CPU 421 starts the reproduction of the button sound effect on the channel chX2 which is an empty channel ch. That is, the proportional image control CPU 421 does not stop the button sound effect reproduced on the channel chX1 when the button sound effect is reproduced on the channel chX2.

  In the above comparison, since the button sound effect being played is not stopped when the subsequent button sound effect is played, for example, depending on the time interval of the operation of the effect button 26, each button sound effect played continuously A period (Td1, Td2, Td3) in which the two are mixed and reproduced occurs. Therefore, there may be a disadvantage that one button sound effect is difficult to hear due to other button sound effects. Considering the above circumstances, the sound source IC 431 of the present embodiment stops the preceding button sound effect when reproducing the subsequent button sound effect. Therefore, the inconvenience described above is suppressed.

  In the present embodiment, the button sound effect is reproduced on any one channel (chX1). On the other hand, in contrast, there is a period in which the button sound effects are reproduced in a plurality of channels (chX1, chX2, chX3). For example, in the period Td1 shown in FIG. 38 (b), the button sound effect is reproduced on the two channel ch, the channel chX1 and the channel chX2. In the period Td2, the button sound effect is reproduced on the two channel ch, the channel chX2 and the channel chX3. Further, in the period Td3, the button effect sound is reproduced on the three channel ch, which is the channel chX1, the channel chX2, and the channel chX3.

  In the above comparison, depending on the time interval of the operation of the effect button 26, the number of channel channels for reproducing the button effect sound temporarily increases, so that there is no empty channel channel, and other sounds cannot be reproduced. Inconvenience can occur. In this embodiment, since the channel ch for reproducing the button effect sound does not exceed a predetermined number (one), an increase in the number of channel ch for reproducing the button effect sound is suppressed. The above effect is remarkable, for example, when the time length of the button sound effect is relatively long (for example, when the operation button 26 can be operated three times or more in the button sound effect reproduction period TA4).

  As described above, various sounds are reproduced in each effect executed in each game. Moreover, in the gaming machine 1, various sounds are reproduced even during the non-game period.

  FIG. 39 is a simulation diagram of the volume adjustment image G9 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 during the non-game period. In the display period of the volume adjustment image G9, the sub CPU 412 receives an operation for adjusting the master volume. The volume adjustment image G9 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 by appropriately operating the effect button 26 and the direction designation button 27, for example, during a non-game period (for example, a period when all the reels 12 are stopped).

  As shown in FIG. 39, the volume adjustment image G9 is configured to include a region R. Area | region R is displayed in the aspect according to the master volume (1-5). Specifically, the region R is divided into a region R1, a region R2, a region R3, a region R4, and a region R5, and each region is displayed in the first color or the second color according to the master volume. . In addition, when an adjustment operation (operation of the direction designation button 27) is accepted during a period during which the volume adjustment image G9 is displayed, one of the confirmation sounds (A to E) is reproduced.

  FIG. 40 is a diagram for explaining a change in the display mode of the region R and each confirmation sound when an adjustment operation is performed. In FIG. 40, each simulation figure of the area | region R when each master volume is set is shown. Also, each simulation diagram of the region R is accompanied by a diagram for explaining a confirmation sound reproduced when each master volume is set.

  As shown in FIG. 40A, when an adjustment operation for setting the master volume to a numerical value “1” is accepted, the region R1 of the region R is displayed in the second color, and the regions R2 to R5 are the first. The color is displayed. When an adjustment operation for setting the master volume to the numerical value “1” is accepted, the confirmation sound A having the pitch “do” is reproduced at the output volume “20”.

  As shown in FIG. 40B, when an adjustment operation for setting the master volume to a numerical value “2” is accepted, the region R1 and the region R2 of the region R are displayed in the second color, and the region R3 to the region R5 are displayed. Is displayed in the first color. When the adjustment operation for setting the master volume to the numerical value “2” is accepted, the confirmation sound B with the pitch “R” is reproduced at the output volume “40”.

  As shown in FIG. 40C, when an adjustment operation for setting the master volume to a numerical value “3” is accepted, the regions R1 to R3 in the region R are displayed in the second color, and the regions R4 and R5 are displayed. Is displayed in the first color. When the adjustment operation for setting the master volume to the numerical value “3” is accepted, the confirmation sound C of the pitch “M” is reproduced at the output volume “60”.

  As shown in FIG. 40D, when the adjustment operation for setting the master volume to the numerical value “4” is accepted, the region R1 to the region R4 of the region R are displayed in the second color, and the region R5 is the first color. The color is displayed. When the adjustment operation for setting the master volume to the numerical value “4” is accepted, the confirmation sound D of the pitch “F” is reproduced at the output volume “80”.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (e), when the adjustment operation for setting the master volume to the numerical value “5” is accepted, all the areas R1 to R5 are displayed in the second color. When the adjustment operation for setting the master volume to the numerical value “5” is accepted, the confirmation sound E of the pitch “So” is reproduced at the output volume “100”.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, each confirmation sound having a different pitch and output volume is reproduced for each master volume, so that the current value of the master volume can be grasped from the confirmation sound. In the present embodiment, the region R of the volume adjustment image G9 is displayed in a manner corresponding to the master volume. Therefore, the current value of the master volume can be grasped from the display mode of the region R. According to the above configuration, even if the confirmation sound is missed, the current value of the master volume can be grasped by confirming the display mode of the region R.

  As described above, the channel ch for reproducing each confirmation sound is designated by the sound control command XS from the sub CPU 412. For example, a configuration in which the sub CPU 412 designates a different channel ch for each confirmation sound with the sound control command XS may be employed. Alternatively, the sub CPU 412 may designate the same channel ch for each confirmation sound with the sound control command XS. According to the latter configuration, even if the confirmation sound is reproduced continuously, the subsequent confirmation sound is not mixed with the preceding confirmation sound. Therefore, the inconvenience that the confirmation sounds are mixed and difficult to hear is reduced.

  The sub RAM 414 includes storage areas for storing data generated and updated by the sub CPU 412 executing each process. Specifically, the sub-RAM 414 has a sub-state storage area for storing the sub-state, an effect number storage area for storing the effect number indicating the type of effect executed in each game, and the number of ART games indicating the remaining number of games in the ART state. Various areas including counters are provided.

  In addition, the sub RAM 414 is provided with a sub command storage area for storing various commands. The subcommand storage area stores the sound control command X and the effect control command Y. The sub CPU 412 transmits the sound control command X and the effect control command Y in the sub command storage area to the image control CPU 421.

  The sub-RAM 414 stores playback request flags for playing back various system sounds. Each reproduction request flag is provided for each system sound. For example, when a medal is inserted, the reproduction request flag for the inserted sound is turned on. When an error occurs, the error sound reproduction request flag is turned on. The sub CPU 412 generates a sound control command X for instructing the reproduction of the system sound whose reproduction request flag is ON, and stores it in the sub command storage area.

<Each process executed by the main CPU>
The main CPU 301 executes various processes using the above-described data. FIG. 41 is a flowchart of the startup process of the main CPU 301. When the reset signal from the reset circuit is input, the main CPU 301 executes a startup process. The reset signal is output when the power supply voltage supplied to the main control board 300 exceeds a predetermined threshold. For example, when the supply of power supply voltage to the main control board 300 is started by turning on the power switch 511SW, the startup process is executed.

  When the startup process is started, the main CPU 301 executes a startup initialization process (S1). The main CPU 301 initializes each register of the main control board 300 by the startup initialization process. The main CPU 301 may execute a security check process for determining the validity of the control program stored in the main ROM 302 before the startup initialization process.

  After the startup initialization process, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the setting switch is in an ON state (S2). The setting switch is turned on when a setting key is inserted into a key hole provided inside the gaming machine 1 and rotated. When the main CPU 301 determines that the setting switch is in the ON state (S2: YES), the main CPU 301 sets a setting change start command in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 (S3), and proceeds to the setting change process shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when determining that the setting switch is not in the ON state (S2: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether a backup flag is stored in the main RAM 303 (S4). In the present embodiment, when the power supply voltage supplied to the main control board 300 falls below a predetermined threshold (when the power is shut off), the main CPU 301 backs up each data stored in the main RAM 303 and A backup flag is stored in the RAM 303. Therefore, if the backup is executed normally when the power is turned off, the backup flag is stored in the main RAM 303.

  When determining that the backup flag is stored (S4: YES), the main CPU 301 calculates the checksum of the data stored in the main RAM 303 (S5). In the present embodiment, even when the power is turned off, the checksum of the main RAM 303 is calculated and stored, similarly to step S4 of the startup process.

  The main CPU 301 determines whether or not the checksum calculated at step S4 (checksum at power-on) matches the checksum calculated at power-off (S6). If the data in the main RAM 303 has not changed during the period from when the power is turned off to when it is turned on, the checksum when the power is turned on matches the checksum when the power is turned off. On the other hand, if the data in the main RAM 303 changes (deteriorates) during the period from when the power is turned off to when it is turned on, the checksum when the power is turned on does not match the checksum when the power is turned off.

  When the main CPU 301 determines that the checksum at power-on and the checksum at power-off coincide with each other (S6: YES), the time when the power is shut down (backup is backed up) based on each data stored in the main RAM 303. Each register is returned to the state at the time of execution (S7). When the state of each register is restored, the main control board 300 is in a state at the time when the power is shut off. When the main CPU 301 restores the state of each register (the state of the main control board 300), the main CPU 301 resumes the processing from the step at the time when the power is shut off. When the main CPU 301 returns the state of the main control board 300, the main CPU 301 transmits various information necessary for returning the effect state of the gaming machine 1 to the sub control board 400.

  When the main CPU 301 determines that the backup flag is not stored (S4: NO), or determines that the checksum at power-on and the checksum at power-off do not match (S6: NO), A main RAM abnormality flag indicating abnormality of the main RAM 303 is set (S8). That is, when the backup cannot be executed, or when the data in the main RAM 303 changes while the power is off, the main RAM abnormality flag is set. During the period in which the main RAM abnormality flag is set, the main CPU 301 notifies the abnormality of the main RAM using, for example, the main display ML. The main RAM abnormality flag is cleared, for example, when the set value changing process is normally executed.

  After setting the main RAM abnormality flag, the main CPU 301 proceeds to RAM error processing. In the RAM error processing, the progress of the game is prohibited. In the RAM error processing, the main CPU 301 may transmit a command for notifying the abnormality of the main RAM 303 to the sub control board 400, and the liquid crystal display device 30 may display a warning image, for example.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart of the setting change process. When the setting change process is started, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the front door 3 is opened (S11). For example, a door sensor that outputs an OFF signal when the front door 3 is closed and outputs an ON signal when the front door 3 is opened is provided, and the front door 3 is opened according to a signal from the door sensor. A configuration in which the main CPU 301 determines whether or not it is present can be employed. As described above, since the setting switch is provided inside the gaming machine 1, the setting change process is usually executed during a period in which the front door 3 is opened. Therefore, when the setting change process is started with the front door 3 closed, it is assumed that an ON signal of the setting switch and the power switch 511SW is input due to an illegal act. If it is determined that the front door 3 is not opened in consideration of the above circumstances (S11: NO), the main CPU 301 sets the setting switch abnormality flag to the ON state (S12), and proceeds to setting switch error processing. To do. In the setting switch error process, the progress of the game is prohibited. Further, in the setting switch error process, the main CPU 301 may transmit an error command for notifying the abnormality of the setting switch to the sub-control board 400, and the liquid crystal display device 30 may display a warning image, for example. The setting switch abnormality flag is cleared when the starting process is started again and the setting value changing process is normally executed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the front door 3 is opened (S11: YES), the main CPU 301 displays a numerical value corresponding to the set value on the setting display unit 36 (S13). Specifically, the main CPU 301 displays a numerical value stored in the display setting value storage area of the main RAM 303 on the setting display unit 36.

  The main CPU 301 determines whether or not the setting change button 37 has been operated (S14). Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not an ON signal is input from the setting change switch 37SW. If it is determined that the setting change button 37 has been operated (S14: YES), the main CPU 301 increments the numerical value stored in the display setting value storage area of the main RAM 303 (S15), and the process proceeds to step S16. On the other hand, if it is determined that the setting change button 37 has not been operated (S14: NO), the main CPU 301 proceeds to step S16 without incrementing the numerical value in the display setting value storage area.

  In step S16, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the start lever 24 has been operated. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not an ON signal of the start switch 24SW is input. The main CPU 301 repeats the processing from step S13 to step S15 until it is determined that the start lever 24 has been operated (S16: NO). As understood from the above description, every time the setting change button 37 is operated and the numerical value in the display setting value storage area is added in step S15, the numerical value displayed on the setting display unit 36 is added in step S13. .

  On the other hand, when determining that the start lever 24 has been operated (S16: YES), the main CPU 301 determines the numerical value displayed on the setting display unit 36 as a setting value (S17). Specifically, the main CPU 301 stores the numerical value stored in the display setting value storage area in the setting value storage area of the main RAM 303. Further, the main CPU 301 stores a set value command indicating the set value in the command storage area (S18). After storing the set value command, the main CPU 301 ends the set value change process and proceeds to the game control process. Note that interrupts of other processes are prohibited during the period of the startup process or the setting change process. Further, when the game control process is started, an interrupt is permitted thereafter.

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart of the game control process of the main CPU 301. The game control process is executed every time the player plays a game. As will be described in detail later, the main CPU 301 executes an interrupt process at a predetermined time interval (for example, 1.49 ms) during a period in which the game control process is executed. That is, the main CPU 301 alternately executes a game control process and an interrupt process. As will be described in detail later, for example, a command (for example, a start operation command described later) transmitted to the sub control board 400 is set in the game control process and transmitted to the sub control board 400 in the interrupt process. Each timer (for example, a wait timer) set in the game control process is subtracted in the interrupt process.

  When starting the game control process, the main CPU 301 executes an initial setting process (S101). The initial setting process in step S101 is executed every time one game is completed. In the initial setting process, the main CPU 301 initializes a storage area that is initialized for each game in the storage area of the main RAM 303.

After the initial setting process, the main CPU 301 proceeds to an automatic input process (S102).
By the automatic insertion process, the main CPU 301 sets the same number of betting medals as the previous game as the betting medals of the current game when the replay is completed on the active line as a result of the previous game.

  The main CPU 301 proceeds to the pre-game start process (S103) after the automatic insertion process. In the pre-game process, the main CPU 301 detects a medal from the medal insertion unit 8 and detects an operation of the settlement button 23. Further, the main CPU 301 detects an operation of the start lever 24 (that is, a game start operation) in the pre-game start process.

  When the main CPU 301 detects a game start operation in the pre-game start process, the main CPU 301 proceeds to a set value confirmation process (S104). In the setting value confirmation process, the main CPU 301 determines whether the setting values stored in the setting value storage area of the main RAM 303 are appropriate. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the setting value stored in the setting value storage area is within the range of the numerical value “1” to the numerical value “6” in the setting value confirmation process. If the main CPU 301 determines that the setting value is not within the range of the numerical value “1” to the numerical value “6”, the main CPU 301 stores a setting value abnormality command indicating an abnormality in the setting value in the command storage area, and proceeds to setting value error processing. . For example, when a setting value stored in the setting value storage area is changed due to noise, a setting value error process is executed. In the set value error process, the main CPU 301 stops the game control process (prohibits the progress of the game). When the set value error processing is executed, for example, when the power button 511 is turned off and then turned on again, the main CPU 301 is caused to execute start-up processing and setting change processing, and normal set values are set. Return to the state where the game is possible.

  When the main CPU 301 determines that the set value is appropriate in the set value confirmation process, the main CPU 301 acquires the random value R1 and the random value R2 (S105). The random value R1 is a hardware random number generated by the random number generator 304 and is used in the internal lottery process. The random value R2 is a software random number acquired from a register built in the main CPU 301, and is used in a later-described spinning effect control process or the like. The main CPU 301 stores the acquired random number value R1 in the random number value R1 storage area of the main RAM 303. Similarly, the main CPU 301 stores the acquired random number value R2 in the random number value R2 storage area of the main RAM 303.

  The main CPU 301 executes the internal lottery process (S106) after storing the random number value R1 and the random number value R2 in the main RAM 303. In the internal lottery process, the winning area is determined based on the random value R1 generated by the random number generator 304 and the winning area lottery table.

  After executing the internal lottery process, the main CPU 301 executes the spinning effect control process (S107). As described above, the main CPU 301 causes each reel 12 to execute the spinning effect. In the spinning effect control process, for example, the presence or absence of reel lock is determined using a random number R2 and a reel lock lottery table.

  The main CPU 301 executes a wait process (S108) after executing the spinning effect control process. The weight process is a process for setting the time length of each game to a predetermined length or more. In the wait process, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the wait period has elapsed. When determining that the wait period has not elapsed, the main CPU 301 does not shift from the wait process to the pre-stop process described later.

  On the other hand, when determining that the wait period has elapsed, the main CPU 301 proceeds to pre-stop processing (S109). In the pre-stop process, various types of data (priority order described later) are stored in the main RAM 303 according to the winning area determined in the internal lottery process. In the stop control process described later, each reel 12 is stopped according to each data stored in the pre-stop process, whereby the winning combination designated in the winning area is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  After executing the pre-stop process, the main CPU 301 proceeds to the stop control process (S110). By the stop control process, the main CPU 301 stops the reel 12 corresponding to the stop button 25 every time each stop button 25 is operated. Each reel 12 stops at a stop position corresponding to each data set in the pre-stop processing described above.

  When all the reels 12 are stopped by the stop control process, the main CPU 301 proceeds to a display determination process (S111). In the display determination process, the main CPU 301 determines the combination of symbols displayed on the active line. Further, the main CPU 301 sets various data according to the type of combination of symbols displayed on the active line. For example, when it is determined that the replay is stopped and displayed on the active line, the main CPU 301 sets the re-game operating flag to the ON state. When the main CPU 301 determines that the winning winning combination is stopped on the active line, the main CPU 301 adds the number of medals according to the type of the winning winning combination to the number of credits.

  After executing the display determination process, the main CPU 301 executes an RT state transition process (S112). In the RT state transition process, the main CPU 301 updates the RT state according to the combination of symbols displayed on the active line. Specifically, the main CPU 301 changes the RT state according to the RT transition symbol stopped and displayed on the active line. When the main CPU 301 ends the RT state transition process, the process returns to step S101.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart of the initial setting process at the end of the game. In the initial setting process, the main CPU 301 initializes a storage area for storing information necessary for one game in the storage area of the main RAM 303 (S101-1). For example, the winning area storage area storing the winning area of the previous game is initialized by the initial setting process.

  After initializing the main RAM 303, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the auxiliary storage unit 530 is full (S101-2). Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not an ON signal is input from the full tank sensor 530SE. When it is determined that the auxiliary storage unit 530 is full (S101-2: YES), the main CPU 301 sets a full tank error command (S101-3), and proceeds to full tank error processing.

  In the full tank error process, the main CPU 301 notifies the full tank error using the payout number display 16. For example, during the period of executing the full tank error process, the main CPU 301 displays characters “HF” (hopper full) on the payout number display 16. In addition, it is good also as a structure which alert | reports a full tank error with another indicator (for example, the stored number indicator 17). When the main CPU 301 determines that the auxiliary storage unit 530 is not full (S101-2: NO), the main CPU 301 ends the pre-game start process and shifts to an automatic input process.

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart of the automatic loading process. When starting the automatic insertion process, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not replays are aligned on the active line in the previous game (S102-1). Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not a re-game in-operation flag is set. The re-game in-operation flag is set in the display determination process (S109) of the previous game control process. When the replay is not aligned on the active line in the previous game (S102-1: NO), the main CPU 301 ends the automatic insertion process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the replay is aligned with the active line in the previous game (S102-1: YES), the main CPU 301 stores the automatic input command in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 (S102-2). The automatic insertion command indicates that one betting medal is automatically inserted.

  After storing the automatic input command, the main CPU 301 sets an automatic input timer (S102-3). The automatic insertion timer is a timer for ensuring a time interval at which an automatic insertion command is transmitted to the sub-control board 400 to a predetermined time length or more.

  When the automatic charging timer is set, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the automatic charging timer has expired (S102-4). The main CPU 301 repeats step S102-4 until it determines that the automatic charging timer has expired (S102-4: NO).

  When it is determined that the automatic insertion timer has expired (S102-4: YES), the main CPU 301 adds a numerical value “1” to the betting number counter (S102-5). The betting number counter indicates the number of betting medals for the current game. Further, the main CPU 301 generates BET lamp display data indicating the display mode of the BET lamp 14 (14a, 14b, 14c) according to the value of the betting number counter (S102-6). Specifically, when the betting number counter is a numerical value “1”, BET lamp display data for lighting one lamp 14 a out of the BET lamps 14 is generated. Similarly, when the betting number counter is “2”, BET lamp display data for turning on one lamp 14a and two lamps 14b among the BET lamps 14 is generated, and when the betting number counter is “3”. Generates BET lamp display data for lighting one lamp 14a, two lamps 14b, and three lamps 14c among the BET lamps 14. BET lamp display data is stored in a lamp-related data storage area of the main RAM 303.

  The main CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the bet number counter matches the bet medal of the previous game (S102-7). The main CPU 301 repeats the processing from step S102-2 to step S102-6 until it is determined that the value of the betting number counter matches the bet medal of the previous game (S102-7: NO). On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the betting number counter matches the bet medal of the previous game (S102-7: YES), the main CPU 301 ends the automatic insertion process. As understood from the above description, when the replay is aligned on the active line as a result of the previous game, the same bet medal as the bet medal of the previous game is set in the current game.

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart of pre-game start processing. When the main CPU 301 starts the pre-game start process, the main CPU 301 sets a prescribed number with reference to the game state flag in the game state storage area of the main RAM 303 (S103-1). In the present embodiment, the prescribed number is set to a numerical value “3” for any game.

  After setting the specified number according to the gaming state, the main CPU 301 proceeds to the inserted medal acceptance process (S103-2). In the inserted medal acceptance process, the main CPU 301 accepts a medal from the medal insertion unit 8. Further, when the main CPU 301 receives a medal from the medal insertion unit 8, the main CPU 301 adds a bet number counter or a credit number.

  After executing the inserted medal acceptance process, the main CPU 301 proceeds to the BET operation acceptance process (S103-3). The main CPU 301 receives the player's operation of the 1BET button 21 or the operation of the MAX-BET button 22 in the BET operation reception process.

  After executing the BET operation reception process, the main CPU 301 proceeds to the settlement operation reception process (S103-4). The main CPU 301 receives the player's operation of the payment button 23 in the payment operation reception process.

  After executing the settlement operation acceptance process, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the betting number counter is the specified number (S103-5). In the above-described automatic insertion process in step S102, inserted medal reception process in step S103-2, or BET operation reception process in step S103-3, when the betting number counter is added up to the specified number, the main CPU 301 Is the prescribed number (S103-5: YES), and the process proceeds to step S103-6. On the other hand, when the betting number counter has not reached the specified number (S103-5: NO), the main CPU 301 repeatedly executes steps S103-2 to S103-4.

  In step S103-6, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the start lever 24 has been operated by the player. When determining that the start lever 24 has been operated (S103-6: YES), the main CPU 301 stores the start operation command in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 (S103-7). When the start operation command is stored, the main CPU 301 ends the pre-game process and proceeds to a set value confirmation process (S104). On the other hand, when determining that the start lever has not been operated (S103-6: NO), the main CPU 301 repeatedly executes the steps from Step S103-2 to Step S103-5.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart of inserted medal acceptance processing. When the inserted medal acceptance process is started, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the insertion disabled flag is in an ON state (S103-2-1). The insertion impossible flag is set to an ON state in S103-2-8, which will be described later, when the betting number counter is the upper limit value and the credit amount is the upper limit value. When the main CPU 301 determines that the insertion impossible flag is in the ON state (S103-2-1: YES), the main CPU 301 ends the insertion medal acceptance process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 301 determines that the insertion impossible flag is not in the ON state (S103-2-1: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not a medal has been inserted from the medal insertion unit 8 (S103-2-2). ).

  Specifically, as described above, a medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 8 is detected by a signal from the medal sensor 34SE. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 reads a signal from the medal sensor 34SE in an input port reading process of an interrupt process periodically executed, and detects a medal in the main RAM 303 according to the signal from the medal sensor 34SE. Set the flag to the ON state. In step S103-2-2, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the medal detection flag is in an ON state.

  When the main CPU 301 determines that a medal has been inserted from the medal insertion unit 8 (S103-2-2: YES), the main CPU 301 stores an insertion command indicating that a medal has been inserted in the command storage area (S103-2-3). ). Note that the input command and the automatic input command described above may be provided as a common command or as separate commands. In the present embodiment, the automatic insertion command and the medal insertion command are collectively referred to as insertion-related commands.

  After storing the insertion command, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the betting number counter is a prescribed number (S103-2-4). When determining that the betting number counter is not the prescribed number (S103-2-4: NO), the main CPU 301 adds a numerical value “1” to the betting number counter (S103-2-5), and performs the inserted medal acceptance process. finish. On the other hand, when it is determined that the betting number counter is the prescribed number (S103-2-4: YES), the main CPU 301 adds a numerical value “1” to the number of credits (S103-2-6).

  After adding the number of credits, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the number of credits matches the upper limit “50” (S103-2-7). When determining that the number of credits is a numerical value “50” (S103-2-7: YES), the main CPU 301 sets a medal insertion impossible flag to an ON state (S103-2-8), and performs a inserted medal acceptance process. finish. On the other hand, when the main CPU 301 determines that the number of credits is not the numerical value “50” (S103-2-7: NO), the inserted medal acceptance process is terminated without setting the medal insertion disabled flag to the ON state. . During the period when the medal insertion disable flag is set to the ON state, the main CPU 301 controls the selector 34 so that the medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 8 is guided to the outside of the gaming machine 1. Therefore, medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 8 are discharged to the outside of the gaming machine 1 (the tray unit 7) during the period when the medal insertion disable flag is ON.

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart of BET operation acceptance processing. In the BET operation acceptance process, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the number of credits is a numerical value “0” (S103-3-1). When the number of credits is a numerical value “0” (S103-3-1: YES), the main CPU 301 ends the BET operation acceptance process.

  When determining that the number of credits is not “0” (S103-3-1: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the 1BET button 21 is operated (S103-3-2). When it is determined that the 1BET button 21 has been operated (S103-3-2: YES), the main CPU 301 sets a numerical value “1” in the insertion request counter (S103-3-3). On the other hand, when determining that the 1BET button 21 has not been operated (S103-3-2: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the MAX-BET button 22 has been operated (S103-3-4). . When determining that the MAX-BET button 22 has been operated (S103-3-4: YES), the main CPU 301 sets a numerical value “3” in the insertion request counter (S103-3-5). When determining that the MAX-BET button 22 has not been operated (S103-3-4: NO), the main CPU 301 ends the BET operation acceptance process.

  In step S103-3-3 or step S103-3-5, when a predetermined numerical value (numerical value “1” or numerical value “3”) is set in the input request counter, the main CPU 301 sets the numerical value “1” from the input request counter. "Is subtracted (S103-3-6). When “1” is subtracted from the insertion request counter, the main CPU 301 subtracts the numerical value “1” from the credit counter (S103-3-7), and adds the numerical value “1” to the betting number counter (S103-3-8). . Further, the main CPU 301 stores a medal insertion command in the command storage area when adding a numerical value “1” to the betting number counter.

  After adding the numerical value “1” to the betting number counter, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the betting number counter matches the specified number (S103-3-9). When the main CPU 301 determines that the betting number counter matches the specified number (S103-3-9: YES), the BET operation acceptance process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the betting number counter does not match the specified number (S103-3-9: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the insertion request counter is a numerical value “0” (S103-3). -10). When it is determined that the insertion request counter is a numerical value “0” (S103-3-10: YES), the main CPU 301 ends the BET operation acceptance process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the insertion request counter is not the numerical value “0” (S103-3-10: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the credit number is “0” (S103-3-11). ). When the main CPU 301 determines that the number of credits is “0” (S103-3-11: YES), the main CPU 301 ends the BET operation acceptance process and determines that the credit counter is not the numerical value “0” (S103-3). -11: NO), the process returns to step S103-3-6.

  As understood from the above description, when the main CPU 301 accepts the operation of the MAX-BET button 22, the betting number counter is added until the betting number counter reaches the specified number or the credit number is exhausted.

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart of the settlement operation acceptance process. In the settlement operation acceptance process, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the settlement button 23 has been operated by the player (S103-4-1). When it is determined that the settlement button 23 has been operated (S103-4-1: YES), the main CPU 301 sets a settlement medal in the payout request counter (S103-4-2). The settlement medal is the sum of the betting number counter and the credit amount at the time when the settlement button 23 is operated. Further, the main CPU 301 stores a settlement operation command indicating the operation of the settlement button 23 in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 (S103-4-3), and sets the medal insertion disable flag to an OFF state (S103-4-4). ).

  When it is determined that the settlement button 23 has not been operated (S103-4-1: NO), the main CPU 301 ends the settlement operation acceptance process. As will be described in detail later, in the hopper driving process, medals of the number of payout request counters are discharged from the hopper 520 to the tray unit 7 through the medal payout opening 9.

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart of the internal lottery process. When starting the internal lottery process, the main CPU 301 sets a winning area lottery table in accordance with the RT state (S106-1). Specifically, the main CPU 301 sets a winning area lottery table according to the RT flag indicating the type of RT state stored in the RT state storage area of the main RAM 303.

  In the internal lottery process, the main CPU 301 acquires the random value R1 stored in the random value R1 storage area (S106-2). In step 105, the random value R1 is stored in the random value R1 storage area. Further, the main CPU 301 sets the winning area offset value to the initial value “00” (S106-3). The winning area offset value designates each winning area. The winning area offset value is updated sequentially, and a different winning area is designated each time it is updated. For example, the winning area offset value is a numerical value “00” and designates a winning area of “losing”.

  The main CPU 301 acquires the lottery value of the winning area designated by the winning area offset value (S106-4). For example, when the winning area lottery table in the RT0 state is set, if the winning area offset value is a numerical value “00”, the lottery value “33440” is acquired.

  The main CPU 301 subtracts the lottery value acquired in step S106-4 from the random value R1 acquired in step S106-1 (S106-5). Further, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the result of subtracting the lottery value from the random value R1 is a negative number (S106-6). For example, in a game in the RT0 state, when a random value R1 smaller than the numerical value “33440” is acquired, the result of subtracting the lottery value “33440” of the winning area “00” from the random value R1 becomes a negative number. On the other hand, when the random value R1 larger than the numerical value “33440” is acquired, the result of subtracting the lottery value of the winning area “00” from the random value R1 does not become a negative number.

  When the main CPU 301 determines that the subtraction result is not a negative number (S106-6: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not all winning areas (winning areas “00” to “36”) are designated by the winning area offset value. (S106-7). When all the winning areas have not been designated (S106-7: NO), the main CPU 301 updates the winning area offset value (adds a numerical value “1”) (S106-8), and the process proceeds to step S106-4. return. In step S106-4, the lottery value of the winning area designated by the updated winning area offset value is acquired, and in step S106-5, the lottery value is subtracted from the previous subtraction result. The processing from step S106-4 to step S106-8 is repeated until it is determined that the calculation result is a negative number (S106-6: YES) or all winning areas are designated (S106-7: YES). .

  When it is determined that the calculation result is a negative number or when all the winning areas are designated, the main CPU 301 executes a data storage process (S106-9). Specifically, the main CPU 301 stores the current winning area offset value in the winning area storage area of the main RAM 303. For example, if the winning area offset value with a negative subtraction result is “12”, the numerical value “12” is stored in the winning area storage area. Further, the main CPU 301 stores a winning area command indicating the winning area in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 in the data storing process. In the data storage process, the main CPU 301 stores an RT type command indicating an RT flag stored in the RT state storage area in the command storage area. When the data storage process ends, the main CPU 301 ends the internal lottery process.

  FIG. 51A is a flowchart of the spinning effect control process. When the main CPU 301 starts the spinning effect control process, the main CPU 301 acquires a winning area from the winning area storage area (S107-1). After acquiring the winning area, the main CPU 301 executes an extra freeze control process (S107-2). In the extra freeze control process, the main CPU 301 executes various processes including setting of a freeze reservation flag and an extra freeze lottery process. After executing the additional freeze control process, the main CPU 301 executes a reel lock control process (S107-3). In the reel lock control process, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not to perform reel lock according to the winning area. Further, the main CPU 301 stores a spinning effect type command indicating the spinning effect determined in the extra freeze control process or the reel lock control process in the command storage area (S107-4), and ends the spinning effect control process.

  FIG. 51B is a flowchart of the extra freeze control process. When starting the additional freeze control process, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the freeze reservation flag is in an ON state (S107-2-1). The freeze reservation flag is set to the ON state when the extra replay is won in the previous game and is won in the extra freeze lottery process described later. If it is determined in step S107-2-1 that the freeze reservation flag is in the ON state (S107-2-1: YES), the main CPU 301 determines execution of the additional freeze (S107-2-2), and the previous time The freeze reservation flag set in the game is turned off (S107-2-3).

  After setting the freeze reservation flag to the OFF state, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the replay is won in the current game (S107-2-4). When determining that the extra replay is not won (S107-2-4: NO), the main CPU 301 ends the extra freeze control process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the extra replay is won (S107-2-4: YES), the main CPU 301 executes an extra freeze lottery process (S107-2-5).

  In the extra freeze lottery process, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not to execute the extra freeze using the above-described extra freeze lottery table. Thereafter, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the extra freeze is won in the extra freeze lottery process (S107-2-6). If it is determined that the additional freeze has been won (S107-2-6: YES), the main CPU 301 sets the freeze reservation flag to the ON state (S107-2-7). On the other hand, when it is determined that the additional freeze is not won (S107-2-6: NO), the main CPU 301 does not set the freeze reservation flag to the ON state. As will be understood from the above description, when the additional freezing is won in the previous game, the additional freezing is executed in the current game. In addition, when an extra freeze is won in the current game, the freeze reservation flag is set to ON and the extra freeze is executed in the next game.

  In the extra freeze control process, the main CPU 301 stores a freeze presence / absence command in the command storage area (S107-2-8). The freeze presence / absence command is a command indicating whether or not an additional freeze is won in the current game. In other words, the freeze presence / absence command is also a command indicating whether or not an extra freeze is executed in the next game. The sub CPU 412 determines the TEMP symbol sound of the BAR symbol in accordance with the freeze presence / absence command. After storing the freeze presence / absence command, the main CPU 301 ends the addition freeze control process.

  FIG. 51C is a flowchart of the reel lock control process. When starting the reel lock control process, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the extra freeze has been determined in the current game (S107-3-1). That is, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the extra freeze has been determined in the immediately preceding extra freeze control process (S107-2-2). If it is determined that the extra freeze has been determined (S107-3-1: YES), the sub CPU 412 ends the reel lock control process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the extra freezing has not been determined (S107-3-1: NO), the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the winning area of the current game is a weak rare role (S107-3). -2). Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether the winning area is “31” (weak watermelon), the winning area “33” (weak cherry), or the winning area “35” (weak chance). When it is determined that the winning area acquired from the winning area storage area is a weak rare role (S107-3-2: YES), the main CPU 301 refers to the reel lock lottery table A to determine the spinning effect (S107). 3-3). Specifically, the main CPU 301 subtracts each lottery value in the reel lock lottery table A from the random value R2 in the order of “no lock”, “short lock”, “middle lock”, and “long lock”, and the subtraction result becomes a negative number. Determine the stage effect. Further, the determined rotation effect number of the rotation effect is stored in the rotation effect number storage area.

  When determining that the winning area is not a weak rare combination (S107-3-2: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the winning area acquired from the winning area storage area is a strong rare combination (S107-). 3-4). Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether the winning area is “32” (strong watermelon), the winning area “34” (strong cherry), or the winning area “36” (strong chance). When it is determined that the winning area is not a strong rare combination (S107-3-4: NO), that is, when the winning area is neither a weak rare combination nor a strong rare combination, the main CPU 301 ends the reel lock control process. To do. On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning area acquired from the winning area storage area is a strong rare role (S107-3-4: YES), the main CPU 301 refers to the reel lock lottery table B to determine the spinning effect. (S107-3-5).

  FIG. 52 is a flowchart of wait processing. The main CPU 301 executes the weight process until the execution period of the spinning effect (addition freeze, reel lock) or the wait period for making the unit game time length equal to or longer than a predetermined length elapses.

  When the wait process is started, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the spinning effect is executed in the current game (S108-1). That is, the main CPU 301 does not determine the additional freeze in the additional freeze control process (S107-2 in FIG. 51A), and the reel lock is performed in the reel lock control process (S107-3 in FIG. 51B). It is determined whether or not it has been determined. When it is determined not to execute the spinning effect (S108-1: YES), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the wait timer is a numerical value “0” (S108-2). The wait timer is decremented every time an interrupt process is executed. When determining that the wait timer has not timed up (wait timer ≠ 0), the main CPU 301 repeats step S108-2 (S108-2: NO).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the wait timer has timed up (S108-2: YES), the main CPU 301 newly sets the wait timer to an initial value (about 4200 ms) (S108-3). Further, the main CPU 301 stores a reel start command indicating that each reel 12 has started in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 (S108-4), starts rotation of each reel 12, and ends the wait process.

  When the main CPU 301 determines in step S108-1 that the spinning effect is to be executed, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the short lock is determined in the current game (S108-5). When it is determined that the short lock has been determined (S108-5: YES), the main CPU 301 sets a short lock period (1000 ms) in the rotation effect timer (S108-6).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the current spinning production is not a short lock (S108-5: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the middle lock is determined in the current game (S108-7). When it is determined that the middle lock has been determined (S108-7: YES), the main CPU 301 sets the middle lock period (2000 ms) in the rotation effect timer (S108-8).

  When it is determined that the current spinning effect is not middle lock (S108-7: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the long lock has been determined in the current game (S108-9). When it is determined that the long lock has been determined (S108-9: YES), the main CPU 301 sets the long lock period (5000 ms) in the rotation effect timer (S108-10). On the other hand, when it is determined that the current spinning effect is not long lock (S108-9: NO), that is, when the current spinning effect is a freezing addition, the main CPU 301 adds a freezing effect timer to the freezing effect. A period (30000 ms) is set (S108-11).

  When the main CPU 301 sets the rotation effect timer in steps S108-6, S108-8, steps S108-9, and S108-11, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the rotation effect timer has been subtracted to a numerical value “0” ( S108-10). The rotation effect timer is decremented every time the interruption process is executed. When the main CPU 301 repeats step S108-12 until the spinning effect timer expires (that is, until the spinning effect ends) (S108-12: NO), and determines that the spinning effect timer has expired (S108-12: YES), the process proceeds to step S108-2. Note that the main CPU 301 maintains each reel 12 in a stopped state in an interrupt process (drive control process) during a period in which the reel lock is executed. On the other hand, in the interrupt processing during the period in which the extra freeze is executed, the main CPU 301 changes each reel 12 in a predetermined manner.

  FIG. 53 is a flowchart of pre-stop processing. When starting the pre-stop process, the main CPU 301 sets an initial value in the acceleration wait timer (S109-1). The initial value of the acceleration weight timer is set to the length of time required for each reel 12 to accelerate to steady rotation after starting. After setting the initial value in the acceleration wait timer, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the acceleration wait timer has expired (S109-2). The main CPU 301 repeats step S109-2 until the acceleration wait timer expires (S109-2: NO). When the acceleration wait timer expires (S109-2: YES), the main CPU 301 shifts the process to step S109-3. To do.

  In step S109-3, the main CPU 301 stores a numerical value “3” in the non-stop operation counter indicating the number of stop buttons 25 (25L, 25C, 25R) that have not been stopped. Further, the main CPU 301 performs a display combination storage area setting process (S109-4). As described above, each displayable bit in the display combination storing area corresponds to each winning combination, and is a numerical value “1” when there is a possibility that the corresponding winning combination stops on the active line. Accordingly, in step S109-4 in which all the reels 12 are rotating, since all the winning combinations can be stopped on the active line, all the bits in the display combination storing area are set to the numerical value “1”.

  After the display combination storage area setting process, the main CPU 301 proceeds to the priority order storage process (S109-5). FIG. 54 is a conceptual diagram of a plurality of priority storage areas P (PL, PC, PR) set in the priority storage process. As shown in FIG. 54, the priority storage area P includes a left reel priority storage area PL corresponding to the reel 12L, a middle reel priority storage area PC corresponding to the reel 12C, and a right reel priority corresponding to the reel 12R. And a rank storage area PR. Each priority storage area P is divided into a plurality (21) of areas Q. Each area Q corresponds to each symbol position (unit area U) of the reel 12.

  When the priority order storing process is executed, the priority order of the symbols of the area Q is stored in each area Q. For example, the priority “HFF” is stored in the area Q in which a winning combination that has not been won is displayed when the active line is stopped. Further, the priority “H00” is stored in the area Q of the symbol that can be stopped on the active line, and the numerical value “H01” is stored in the area Q of the symbol constituting the winning combination.

  FIG. 55 is a flowchart of the priority order storage process. When starting the priority order storing process, the main CPU 301 stores the non-stop operation counter as the number of searches (S109-5-1). Further, the main CPU 301 determines one reel 12 among the reels 12 that have not been stopped yet as a target reel (S109-5-2).

  The main CPU 301 executes a priority table selection process (S109-5-3). The priority table defines the priority of each winning combination, and one of the plurality of priority tables is selected. The priority table defines the priority of each winning combination, and one of a plurality of priority tables is selected. For example, a game in which the winning area “batting order bells C1 to C4” (the first stop in the correct push order is the reel 12C) is assumed. According to the priority table selected in the game, in the middle reel priority storage area PC, the priority of the “correct bell” symbol is higher than the priority of the “upper bell” symbol. On the other hand, in the left reel priority storage area PL and the right reel priority storage area PR, the priority of the “upper bell” symbol is higher than the priority of the “correct bell” symbol. According to the above configuration, by appropriately selecting the priority order table, the symbols to be stopped on the active line change according to the mode of the stop operation order.

  After executing the priority table selection processing, the main CPU 301 stores the initial value “00” in the area pointer and the initial value “21” in the remaining area number (S109-5-4). The area pointer designates the area Q of the target reel. The remaining area number means the number of areas Q in the target reel where no priority order is stored.

  The main CPU 301 acquires the symbol code (symbol type) of the symbol position designated by the area pointer (S109-5-5). Further, the main CPU 301 determines the priority order according to the symbol code, the winning area (winning role), and the priority order table (S109-5-6). The main CPU 301 stores the determined priority order in the area Q designated by the current area pointer (S109-5-7).

  The main CPU 301 adds a numerical value “1” to the area pointer, and subtracts a numerical value “1” from the remaining area number (S109-5-8). Thereafter, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the remaining area number is a numerical value “0” (S109-5-9). When determining that the remaining area number is not “0” (S109-5-9: NO), the main CPU 301 repeatedly executes steps S109-5-5 to S109-5-9. On the other hand, when it is determined that the remaining area number is “0” (S109-5-9: YES), that is, when generation of the priority order storage area of the target reel is completed, the main CPU 301 determines “ 1 "is subtracted (S109-5-10).

  After subtracting the number of searches, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the number of searches has ended (S109-5-11). If it is determined that the number of searches has not ended (S109-5-11: NO), the main CPU 301 returns the process to step S109-5-2, changes the target reel, and proceeds from step S109-5-2 to step S109-5-2. Steps S109-5-11 are repeated. On the other hand, when determining that the number of searches has ended (S109-5-11: YES), the main CPU 301 ends the priority order storage process.

  FIG. 56 is a flowchart of the stop control process. The main CPU 301 determines whether or not the stop button 25 corresponding to the rotating reel 12 has been operated (S110-1). The main CPU 301 repeatedly executes step S110-1 until the stop button 25 corresponding to the rotating reel 12 is operated (S110-1: NO). On the other hand, when the stop button 25 corresponding to the rotating reel 12 is operated (S110-1: YES), the main CPU 301 sends a stop operation command indicating the type of the stop button 25 that has been stopped to a command in the main RAM 303. Store in the storage area (S110-2).

  When the stop operation command is stored, the main CPU 301 updates the stop order storage area (S110-3). Further, the main CPU 301 subtracts the numerical value “1” from the non-stop operation counter (S110-4). The main CPU 301 sets the reel 12 corresponding to the operated stop button 25 as a stop target reel (S110-5).

  The main CPU 301 acquires the current value of the symbol counter (that is, the symbol number located on the middle line) as the stop operation position (S110-6). The main CPU 301 determines the priority order of the area Q of the stop operation position and the area Q for four frames from the next frame of the stop operation position among the areas Q of the priority order storage area of the target reel (that is, for five frames) Is obtained (S110-7). In addition, the main CPU 301 determines the frame with the highest priority among the acquired priorities for the five frames as the planned stop position, and sets the number of frames from the stop operation position to the planned stop position as the number of sliding frames ( S110-8).

  The main CPU 301 updates each bit of the display combination storage area according to the symbol code of the planned stop position (that is, the type of the symbol of the planned stop position) (S110-9). For example, when the reel 12L stops in the stop control process and the symbol “bell” stops on the active line, the winning combination whose left reel symbol is not “bell” (for example, the winning combination “watermelon”) stops on the active line. Therefore, the bit corresponding to the winning combination among the respective bits in the display combination storing area is a numerical value “0”.

  After updating the display combination storage area, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the non-stop operation counter is “0” (S110-10). That the non-stop operation counter is a numerical value “0” means that the stop operation has been performed for all the reels 12. When it is determined that the non-stop operation counter is “0” (S110-10: YES), the main CPU 301 ends the stop control process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the non-stop operation counter is not “0” (S110-10: NO), the priority order storage process executed in the pre-stop process is executed (S110-11). In step S110-11, the priority is stored in the priority storage area P of the rotating reel 12, as in step S109-3 of the pre-stop process. However, even if the symbols constituting the winning combination shown in the winning area of the winning area storage area, the symbol of the winning combination that is no longer displayed on the active line due to the stop of any reel 12 is The priority is not set higher than other symbols.

  After executing the priority order storage process, the main CPU 301 returns the process to step S110-1. The main CPU 301 repeats the processing from step S110-1 to step 110-11 until a stop operation is performed on all the reels 12, that is, until it is determined that the non-stop operation counter is “0”. Run. When it is determined that the non-stop operation counter is “0” (S110-10: YES), the main CPU 301 ends the reel stop control process.

  FIG. 57 is a flowchart of the display determination process (S111). When the display determination process is started, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the winning combination stopped on the active line is a winning combination permitted to stop on the active line in the game (S111-1). Specifically, in step S111-1, the main CPU 301 permits the display combination corresponding to the winning combination corresponding to the displayable bit set to “1” among the displayable bits in the display combination storing area. It is determined whether or not the bit is set to “1”. When the display permission bit corresponding to the displayable bit of the numerical value “1” is set to “0”, the main CPU 301 determines that an illegal winning has occurred.

  When the main CPU 301 determines that an illegal winning has occurred (S111-1: YES), the main CPU 301 stores an illegal winning command in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 (S111-2), and shifts to an illegal winning error process to play the game. Prohibit progress. When the illegal winning error process is executed, for example, the power button 511 is turned off and then turned on again, and the main CPU 301 is caused to execute the startup process and the setting change process to set a normal set value. It becomes possible to play.

  When it is determined that the winning combination permitted to stop on the active line is stopped (S111-1: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the replay is stopped on the active line (S111-3). When it is determined that the replay is stopped on the active line (S111-3: YES), the main CPU 301 sets the re-game in-operation flag to the ON state (S111-4), and sends the re-game command to the main RAM 303. The data is stored in the command storage area (S111-5), and the display determination process is terminated. The replay command indicates that the replay has stopped at the active line.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the replay is not stopped on the active line (S111-3: NO), the main CPU 301 sets the re-game in-operation flag to the OFF state (S111-6), and the winning winning combination is valid. It is determined whether or not the line is stopped (S111-7). When it is determined that the winning winning combination is stopped on the active line (S111-7: YES), the main CPU 301 stores the winning winning combination command in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 (S111-8). The winning winning combination command indicates the type of winning winning combination aligned with the active line.

  The main CPU 301 adds the number of medals according to the type of the winning combination winning combination stopped on the active line to the credit number (S111-9). After adding the number of credits, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the result of addition is larger than the numerical value “50” which is the upper limit value of the number of credits (S111-10). When the number of credits is larger than “50” (S111-10: YES), the number of medals exceeding the upper limit of the number of credits (for example, the numerical value “5” when the addition result of step S111-9 is “55”). ") Is set in the medal request counter (S111-11). After setting the number of medals in the medal request counter, the main CPU 301 proceeds to hopper driving processing. On the other hand, when the number of credits is “50” or less (S111-10: NO), the main CPU 301 ends the display determination process.

  If the main CPU 301 determines in step S111-7 that the winning combination has not stopped on the active line (S111-7: NO), the main CPU 301 stores the loss display command in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 (S111-12). ). The lose display command indicates that the winning combination is not stopped on the active line. In the present embodiment, the replay command, the winning winning combination command, and the lose display command are collectively referred to as a display winning combination command.

  FIG. 58 is a flowchart of the hopper driving process. The hopper driving process is executed when the payout request counter is set in the display determination process or the settlement operation acceptance process of the pre-game start process. When the hopper driving process is started, the main CPU 301 stores a payout start command in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 (S120). The payout start command indicates the start of the medal discharge in the hopper 520. Further, the main CPU 301 sets an initial value in the payout period monitoring timer (S121). The payout period monitoring timer expires when a predetermined time length (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the hopper driving process.

  The main CPU 301 starts outputting a hopper drive signal (S122). In the period when the hopper driving signal is output, medals are sequentially discharged from the hopper 520. After starting the output of the hopper drive signal, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the payout period monitoring timer has expired (S123). When the main CPU 301 determines that the payout period monitoring timer has expired (S123: YES), the main CPU 301 stores an error command in the command storage area (S124), and proceeds to hopper empty error processing. The main CPU 301 shifts to the hopper empty error process and prohibits the progress of the game when the discharge request counter number of medals has not been discharged from the start of the hopper driving process until the payout period monitoring timer expires. To do. When the hopper empty process is executed, for example, when the hopper 520 is replenished with medals and the reset button 512 is operated, the progress of the game is permitted.

  The main CPU 301 determines whether or not a payout signal from the hopper 520 has been detected (S125). As described above, the payout signal is output from the payout sensor 112SE each time one medal is paid out from the hopper 520. The main CPU 301 repeatedly executes step S125 until it is determined that a payout signal has been detected (S125: NO).

  When determining that the payout signal has been detected (S125: YES), the main CPU 301 decrements “1” in the payout request counter (S126). Thereafter, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the payout request counter has been subtracted to a numerical value “0” (S127). If the main CPU 301 determines that the payout request counter has been subtracted to the numerical value “0” (S127: YES), the main CPU 301 stops outputting the hopper drive signal (S128), and stores the payout end command in the command storage area of the main RAM 303. (S129). For example, the sub-control board 400 starts outputting a payout sound effect when receiving a payout start command from the main CPU 301 and stops outputting a payout effect sound when receiving a payout end command. When the main CPU 301 stores the payout end command, the main CPU 301 ends the hopper driving process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the payout request counter is not “0” (S127: NO), the main CPU 301 repeatedly executes steps S123 to S127.

  FIG. 59 is a flowchart of RT state transition processing. In the RT state transition process, the main CPU 301 changes the RT state according to the combination of symbols stopped on the active line.

  When starting the RT state transition process, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the RT1 transition symbol has stopped on the active line (S112-1). As described above, the RT1 transition symbol stops at the active line when the winning combination “upper bell” is missed. When it is determined that the RT1 transition symbol has stopped on the active line (S112-1: YES), the main CPU 301 transitions to the RT1 state (S112-2). Specifically, the RT flag stored in the RT state storage area of the main RAM 303 is changed to “RT1”. Note that when the RT1 transition symbol stops at the valid line in the RT1 state, the RT state is not changed. When the RT flag is changed, the main CPU 301 stores an RT1 transition command indicating that the RT1 transition symbol has stopped on the valid line in the command storage area (S112-3), and ends the RT state transition process.

  When the main CPU 301 determines that the RT1 transition symbol is not stopped on the active line (S112-1: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether the RT2 transition symbol is stopped on the active line (S112-4). When it is determined that the RT2 transition symbol has stopped on the active line (S112-4: YES), the main CPU 301 changes the RT state to the RT2 state (S112-5). Specifically, the RT flag stored in the RT state storage area of the main RAM 303 is changed to “RT2”. When the main CPU 301 changes the RT flag, it stores an RT2 transition command indicating that the RT2 transition symbol has stopped on the valid line in the command storage area (S112-6), and ends the RT state transition processing.

  When the main CPU 301 determines that the RT2 transition symbol is not stopped on the active line (S112-4: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether the RT3 transition symbol is stopped on the active line (S112-7). When the main CPU 301 determines that the RT3 transition symbol has stopped on the active line (S112-7: YES), the main CPU 301 changes the RT state to the RT3 state (S112-8). Specifically, the RT flag stored in the RT state storage area of the main RAM 303 is changed to “RT3”. When the main CPU 301 changes the RT flag, the main CPU 301 stores an RT3 transition command indicating that the RT3 transition symbol has stopped on the valid line in the command storage area (S112-9), and ends the RT state transition processing.

  When the main CPU 301 determines that the RT3 transition symbol has not stopped on the active line (S112-7: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the RT4 transition symbol has stopped on the active line (S112-10). When it is determined that the RT4 transition symbol has stopped on the active line (S112-10: YES), the main CPU 301 changes the RT state to the RT4 state (S112-11). Specifically, the RT flag stored in the RT state storage area of the main RAM 303 is changed to “RT4”. When the RT flag is changed, the main CPU 301 stores an RT4 transition command indicating that the RT4 transition symbol has stopped on the valid line in the command storage area (S112-12), and ends the RT state transition process.

  When it is determined that the RT4 transition symbol is not stopped on the active line (S112-10: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether the RT5 transition symbol is stopped on the active line (S112-13). When the main CPU 301 determines that the RT5 transition symbol has stopped on the active line (S112-13: YES), the main CPU 301 changes the RT state to the RT5 state (S112-14). Specifically, the RT flag stored in the RT state storage area of the main RAM 303 is changed to “RT5”. When the main CPU 301 changes the RT flag, it stores an RT5 transition command indicating that the RT5 transition symbol has stopped on the valid line in the command storage area (S112-15), and ends the RT state transition processing. On the other hand, when it is determined that the RT5 transition symbol is not stopped on the active line (S112-13: NO), the main CPU 301 ends the RT state transition process without changing the RT state.

  FIG. 60 is a flowchart of interrupt processing. As described above, the main CPU 301 executes an interrupt process every 1.49 ms during the period when the game control process is being executed.

  When starting the interrupt process, the main CPU 301 saves data in various registers (S201). Thereafter, the main CPU 301 executes an input port reading process (S202). In the input port reading process, the main CPU 301 reads various signals input to the I / F circuit 305. Specifically, the main CPU 301 reads ON signals from the start switch 24SW, each stop switch 25SW, the medal sensor 34SE, the settlement switch 23SW, and the like in the input port reading process. The main CPU 301 sets the detection flag of the sensor that has read the ON signal to the ON state.

  The main CPU 301 executes a timer measurement process (S203). In the timer measurement process, the main CPU 301 subtracts a predetermined value from various timers. In the timer measurement process, the main CPU 301 subtracts, for example, a payout period monitoring timer set in the hopper drive process, a spinning effect production timer set in the wait process, and a wait timer.

  The main CPU 301 selects a drive target reel from the rotating reels (S204), and executes a drive control process (S205) for the drive target reel. In the drive control process, the main CPU 301 outputs a drive pulse to the stepping motor of the drive target reel. When a driving pulse is input, the excitation pattern of the stepping motor is switched.

  The main CPU 301 determines whether or not the drive control processing for all the reels 12 has been executed (S206). When it is determined that the drive control processing for all the reels 12 has not been executed (S206: NO), the main CPU 301 repeats step S204 and step S205. On the other hand, when it is determined that the drive control process for all the reels 12 has been executed (S206: YES), the main CPU 301 proceeds to the external signal output process (S207).

  The main CPU 301 outputs a predetermined signal to the outside of the gaming machine 1 in the external signal output process. For example, when the setting change process is started, the main CPU 301 outputs a signal indicating the start of the setting change process to the outside of the gaming machine 1.

 The main CPU 301 drives various lamps in the LED display process (S208). For example, the main CPU 301 displays the BET lamp 14 in a manner indicated by the BET lamp display data generated by the game control process. Further, the main CPU 301 lights the re-game display lamp 18 when the re-game operating flag is set to ON in the LED display process. Further, the main CPU 301 displays the number of credits on the stored number display 17 in the LED display process.

  The main CPU 301 proceeds to the control command transmission process (S209) after the LED display process. As described above, various commands are stored in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 in the game control process. The command stored in the command storage area is transmitted to the sub-control board 400 in the control command transmission process.

  After the control command transmission process, the main CPU 301 executes a register restoration process (S210), and restores the data saved in step S210 to the register. When the register return process is executed, the main CPU 301 returns the process to step S of the game control process that was executed when the interrupt process was started.

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FIG. 61 is a flowchart of sub activation processing of the sub CPU 412. The sub CPU 412 executes a sub activation process when a reset signal is input from the reset circuit. The reset circuit outputs a reset signal when the power supply voltage supplied to the sub-control board 400 exceeds a predetermined threshold. That is, for example, when the supply of the power supply voltage to the sub control board 400 is started, the sub activation process is executed.

  When the sub activation process is started, the sub CPU 412 executes an activation initialization process (S301). In the sub activation process, various registers of the sub control board 400 are initialized, and initial values are set in various counters of the sub RAM 414.

  In the sub activation process, the sub CPU 412 determines whether there is a backup abnormality in the sub RAM 414. If the backup is abnormal, the sub CPU 412 initializes the backup data. Further, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the data stored in various ROMs including the CGROM 424 is appropriate in the startup initialization process. For example, data stored at a specific address in each ROM is read to determine whether or not the data is appropriate. When an abnormality is found in various ROMs, the sub CPU 412 shifts to predetermined error processing.

  In the sub activation process, the sub CPU 412 activates the lamp control task (S302), activates the main control board communication task (S303), activates the effect button input task (S304), activates the image control board communication task (S305), The master volume control task is activated (S306) and the acoustic control task is activated (S307).

  62, 63 and 69 to 72 are flowcharts of each task activated in the sub activation process. The sub CPU 412 controls various lamps including the side lamp 5 and the effect lamp 28 by the lamp control task shown in FIG. Also, the sub CPU 412 receives a command from the main control board 300 in the main control board communication task shown in FIG. 63, receives the operation of the effect button 26 and the direction designation button 27 in the effect button input task shown in FIG. A command is transmitted to the image control board 420 by the image control board communication task 70. Further, the sub CPU 412 accepts the adjustment operation in the master volume control task shown in FIG. 71 and changes the master volume. Further, the sub CPU 412 transmits a sound control command X to the image control CPU 421 in the acoustic control task shown in FIG.

  A timer interrupt signal is input to the sub CPU 412 at predetermined time intervals. When receiving the timer interrupt signal, the sub CPU 412 executes one of the tasks. That is, each peripheral device including various lamps and speakers (31, 32) is controlled in a time division manner.

  FIG. 62 is a flowchart of a lamp control task. When starting the lamp control task, the sub CPU 412 initializes data for controlling various lamps (S302-1). When the sub CPU 412 initializes various data, the sub CPU 412 proceeds to a lamp data analysis process (S302-2). The lamp data is data indicating blinking patterns of various lamps. For example, a time series (300 ms lighting → 300 ms off → 300 ms lighting →...) Of data indicating the time to turn on a specific lamp and data indicating the time to turn off a specific lamp can be adopted as the lamp data.

  In the lamp control process (S302-3), the sub CPU 412 controls a specific lamp in a manner specified by the lamp data. The lamp data analysis process and the lamp effect execution process are repeatedly executed until a timer interrupt signal is input.

  FIG. 63 is a flowchart of the main control board communication task. When the main control board communication task is started, the sub CPU 412 executes a communication start pre-process (S303-1) for initializing a predetermined storage area such as the sub RAM 414. After executing the pre-communication process, the sub CPU 412 proceeds to a received command check process (S303-2). In the received command check process, the content of the command received from the main control board 300 is checked.

  The sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the command checked in the current received command check process is different from the command checked in the previous received command check process (S303-3). That is, in step S303-3, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the command from the main control board 300 has changed. The sub CPU 412 repeatedly executes step S303-3 until the command from the main control board 300 changes (S303-3: NO). If the command from the main control board 300 has changed (S303-3: YES), the sub CPU 412 proceeds to command analysis processing (S303-4).

  After executing the command analysis process, the sub CPU 412 executes a game information update process (S303-5). In the game information update process, the sub CPU 412 updates the game information according to the command received from the main control board 300. The game information is, for example, various information including the remaining number of games in the ART state. In step S303-5, the sub CPU 412 executes any one of a plurality of types of game information update processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 executes a game information update process corresponding to the type of command received from the main control board 300 among a plurality of types of game information update processes. For example, when receiving the start operation command, the sub CPU 412 executes a game information update process for updating the remaining number of games in the ART state (ART game number counter). After updating the game information, the sub CPU 412 returns the process to step S303-2, and repeats the processes from step S303-2 to step S303-5 until the next timer interrupt signal is input.

  FIG. 64 is a flowchart of command analysis processing. When starting the command analysis process, the sub CPU 412 executes an effect control process (S401). As will be described later, the sub CPU 412 determines an effect to be executed by the gaming machine 1, for example, in the effect control process. After executing the effect control process, the sub CPU 412 determines lamp data corresponding to the effect (S402), and stores the determined lamp data in the sub RAM 414 (S403).

  FIG. 65 is a flowchart of the effect control process. When starting the effect control process, the sub CPU 412 determines whether the command received from the main control board 300 is a setting change start command or a setting value command (S401-1). When it is determined that the command received from the main control board 300 is a setting change start command or a setting value command (S401-1: YES), the sub CPU 412 shifts the processing to a setting change start / end process (S401-2). To do.

  Specifically, when it is determined that a setting change start command has been received, the sub CPU 412 notifies that the setting change process is being executed. For example, the sub CPU 412 displays a message “setting is being changed” on the liquid crystal display device 30 and causes each speaker to output the sound of the message. If it is determined that the set value command has been received (that is, when the setting change process has ended), the sub CPU 412 stores the set value indicated by the set value command in the sub RAM 414 and ends the notification of the setting change process. . After executing the setting change start / end process, the sub CPU 412 ends the effect control process.

  When it is determined that the command received from the main control board 300 is not a setting change start command or a setting value command (S401-1: NO), the sub CPU 412 has received an insertion-related command (automatic insertion command, medal insertion command). Whether or not (S401-3). When it is determined that the input related command has been received (S401-3: YES), the sub CPU 412 proceeds to the processing related to the input of the input related command (S401-4). In the insertion-related command reception process, the sub CPU 412 generates an effect when a medal is inserted, for example. Also, the sub CPU 412 turns on the input sound reproduction request flag. After executing the process related to receiving the insertion-related command, the sub CPU 412 ends the effect control process.

  When the sub CPU 412 determines that the received command is not the input related command (S401-3: NO), the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not a settlement operation command has been received (S401-5). When it is determined that a settlement operation command has been received (S401-5: YES), the sub CPU 412 executes a settlement operation command reception process (S401-6). In the settlement operation command reception process, the sub CPU 412 notifies that the medal settlement is being executed. The sub CPU 412 displays, for example, a message “Checkout in progress” on the liquid crystal display device 30 and outputs a predetermined warning sound from the speaker in the process when the payment operation command is received. After executing the payment operation command reception process, the sub CPU 412 ends the effect control process.

  When the sub CPU 412 determines that the received command is not a settlement operation command (S401-5: NO), the sub CPU 412 determines whether a start operation command has been received (S401-7). If it is determined that the start operation command has been received (S401-7: YES), the sub CPU 412 executes a start operation time process (S401-8). In the start operation process, the sub CPU 412 executes various processes including the effect determination process, and stores the effect control command Y for designating each effect determined in the effect determination process in the subcommand storage area. In addition, the sub CPU 412 sets the sound reproduction request flag of each navigation effect (bell navigation effect, replay navigation effect) to the ON state in response to the winning area command from the main CPU 301 in the start operation process. For example, when receiving a winning area command indicating the batting order bell C (1 to 4) of the winning areas “22” to “25”, the sub CPU 412 displays a sound playback request flag for a bell navigation effect instructing the middle first stop. Turn on. After executing the start operation process, the sub CPU 412 ends the effect control process.

  When determining that the received command is not a start operation command (S401-7: NO), the sub CPU 412 determines whether a reel start command has been received (S401-9). When it is determined that the reel start command has been received (S401-9: YES), the sub CPU 412 executes a reel start command reception process (S401-10). In the reel start command reception process, for example, the sub CPU 412 turns on the reproduction request flag of the start sound (normal start sound, special start sound) of each reel 12. After executing the reel start command reception process, the sub CPU 412 ends the effect control process.

  When determining that the received command is not a reel start command (S401-9: NO), the sub CPU 412 determines whether a stop operation command has been received (S401-11). When it is determined that the stop operation command has been received (S401-11: YES), the sub CPU 412 executes a stop operation time process (S401-12). In the stop operation process, for example, the reproduction request flag for the stop sound of the reel 12 is turned ON. After executing the stop operation time process, the sub CPU 412 ends the effect control process.

  If the sub CPU 412 determines that the received command is not a stop operation acceptance command (S401-11: NO), whether or not a display winning combination command (re-game command, winning winning combination command or lose display command) has been received. Is determined (S401-13). If it is determined that the display winning combination command has been received (S401-13: YES), the sub CPU 412 executes a display winning combination command reception process (S401-14). In the process for receiving the display winning combination command, for example, the sub CPU 412 turns on the replay sound reproduction request flag. Further, when the sub CPU 412 determines that the RT3 transition replay is stopped and displayed in the start preparation state in which the transition to the ART state is determined in the process of receiving the display winning combination command, the sub CPU 412 shifts the sub state to the ART state.

  If the sub CPU 412 determines that the received command is not a display winning combination command (S401-13: NO), the sub CPU 412 determines whether a payout start command or a payout end command has been received (S401-15). If it is determined that a payout start command or payout end command has been received (S401-15: YES), the sub CPU 412 executes a payout sound control process (S401-16). For example, when the sub CPU 412 receives a payout start command, the sub CPU 412 turns on a payout sound reproduction request flag for notifying medal discharge. When the payout end command is received, the sub CPU 412 stores a sound control command instructing stop of the payout sound in the subcommand storage area. After executing the payout sound control process, the sub CPU 412 ends the effect control process.

  FIG. 66 is a flowchart of the start operation time process. When starting the start operation process, the sub CPU 412 acquires a sub state (S501). Thereafter, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the sub state is a special game state (S502). When it is determined that the game state is the special game state (S502: YES), the sub CPU 412 proceeds to the special game state process (S503). In the special game state process, for example, the sub CPU 412 subtracts the remaining number of games in the special game state for each game.

 On the other hand, when determining that it is not in the special gaming state (S502: NO), the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not it is in the special gaming state (S504). When it is determined that the game state is the special game state (S504: YES), the sub CPU 412 proceeds to the special game state process (S505). In the special game state process, the sub CPU 412 determines the number of added games according to the winning area, for example. Also, the sub CPU 412 determines whether the sound when the “BAR” symbol is tempered is the stop sound B or the voice “chance” in the special game state process. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 analyzes a freeze presence / absence command from the main CPU 301 and determines whether or not an extra freeze is executed in the next game. When the sub CPU 412 determines that the extra freeze is executed, the sub CPU 412 determines the voice “chance” with a higher probability than when it is determined that the extra freeze is not executed.

  When it is determined that the sub state is not the special game state (S504: NO), the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the state is the ART state (including the ART warning sign state) (S506). When it is determined that the state is the ART state (S506: YES), the sub CPU 412 proceeds to the ART state process (S507). The sub CPU 412 executes various processes including a special game determination process, a special game determination process, and an addition determination process in the ART state process.

  When the sub CPU 412 determines that the sub state is not the ART state (S506: NO), the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not it is the start preparation state (S508). If it is determined that it is in the start preparation state (S508: YES), the sub CPU 412 proceeds to the start preparation state process (S509). In the start preparation state process, the sub CPU 412 determines the stop operation order to be notified according to the sub state of the transition destination and the winning area.

  If the sub CPU 412 determines that it is not in the start preparation state (S508: NO), it determines whether or not it is in the chance state (S510). If it is determined that it is a chance state (S510: YES), the sub CPU 412 proceeds to a chance state process (S511). In the chance state process, the sub CPU 412 executes various processes including an ART determination process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 412 determines that it is not the chance state (S510: NO), the sub CPU 412 proceeds to the normal state process (S512). In the normal state process, the sub CPU 412 executes various processes including an ART determination process, a special game determination process, and a chance state determination process.

  In the start operation process, the sub CPU 412 executes an effect determination process (S513) according to the sub state, the winning area, and the like. Specifically, when starting the effect determination process, the sub CPU 412 acquires a random value R3 and selects an effect lottery table corresponding to the sub state and the winning area. The sub CPU 412 sequentially acquires each lottery value of each effect from the effect lottery table, and subtracts the acquired lottery value to the random value R3. The sub CPU 412 stores the effect number of the effect whose subtraction result is a negative number in the effect number storage area of the sub RAM 414. In addition, when the effect in which the effect button operation instruction is executed is determined, the sub CPU 412 sets the effect button instruction flag to the ON state. In a game in which an effect button operation instruction is executed, for example, a message “PUSH!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. When the effect button 26 is operated during the period in which the effect button instruction flag is set to the ON state, the sub CPU 412 causes a button trigger effect to be executed.

  After the effect determination process, the sub CPU 412 stores the effect control command Y in the subcommand storage area (S514). For example, when the operation mode instruction effect is determined in the effect determination process, an effect control command Y for instructing execution of the operation mode instruction effect is stored. When receiving the effect control command Y, the image control CPU 421 causes the sound source IC 431 to reproduce the sound of the effect instructed by the effect control command Y. Further, the liquid crystal display device 30 displays an image of the effect indicated by the effect control command Y.

  FIG. 67A is a flowchart of the chance state process. When starting the chance state process, the sub CPU 412 proceeds to the ART determination process (S511-1). When a rare role is won in this game, the transition to the ART state is determined with a probability substantially equal to the normal state in the ART determination process in the chance state. In the chance state ART determination process, when a bell (batting order bell, common bell) is won, the transition to the ART state is determined with a probability of about 1/10. Note that the probability of winning the ART state may vary depending on the type of bell. For example, the probability of winning the ART state may be different between when the batting order bell is won and when the common bell is won.

  After the ART determination process, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the batting order bell (C, R) is won in the current game (S511-2). When determining that the batting order bell has not been won (S511-2: NO), the sub CPU 412 ends the chance state process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the batting order bell is won (S511-2: YES), the sub CPU 412 proceeds to a notification mode determination process (S511-3). In the notification mode determination process, the bell navigation effect is determined by lottery. As described above, the bell navigation effect includes the bell navigation effect A and the bell navigation effect B.

  FIG. 67B is a flowchart of the notification mode determination process (S511-3 in FIG. 67A). When the sub CPU 412 starts the notification mode determination process, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the ART state is won in the current game, that is, whether or not the transition to the ART state is determined in step S511-1 described above (S511). 3-1).

  When the sub CPU 412 determines that the transition to the ART state has been determined (S511-3-1: YES), the sub CPU 412 determines the bell navigation effect using the notification mode determination table B described above (S511-3-2). Specifically, the sub CPU 412 determines the bell navigation effect A with the probability PB1, and determines the bell navigation effect B with the probability PB2. On the other hand, when determining that the transition to the ART state has not been determined (S511-3-1: NO), the sub CPU 412 determines the bell navigation effect using the notification mode determination table A described above (S511-3). -3). Specifically, the sub CPU 412 determines the bell navigation effect A with the probability PA1, and determines the bell navigation effect B with the probability PA2. As described above, the probability PB2 is larger than the probability PA2 (PB2> PA2). That is, in the game won in the ART state, the bell navigation effect B (special navigation) is more easily executed than in the game not won in the ART state.

  When the sub CPU 412 determines the bell navigation effect, the sub CPU 412 sets the navigation sound reproduction request flag of the bell navigation effect to the ON state (S511-3-4). When the navigation sound reproduction request flag is in the ON state and the bell navigation effect A is determined in the game in which the batting order bell C is won, the sub CPU 412 receives a sound control command XS for instructing reproduction of the sound “medium”. Store. When the bell navigation effect A is determined in the game in which the hitting bell R is won, the sound control command XS for instructing the reproduction of the voice “right” is stored. Similarly, when the bell navigation effect B is determined in the game in which the batting order bell C is won, the sound control command XS for instructing the reproduction of the voice “center” is stored, and the bell navigation effect B is determined in the game in which the batting order bell R is won. If so, a sound control command XS for instructing reproduction of the sound “light” is stored. In the acoustic control task, the sub CPU 412 stores the sound control command XS instructing the reproduction of the navigation voice in the sub command storage area and transmits it to the image control CPU 421.

  FIG. 68A is a flowchart of normal state processing. When starting the normal state process, the sub CPU 412 proceeds to a special game determination process (S512-1). In the special game state determination process, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not to shift to the special game state using the special game determination table described above. After the special game state determination process, the sub CPU 412 proceeds to the ART determination process (S512-2). In the ART determination process, the sub CPU 412 determines whether to shift to the ART state using the above-described ART determination table.

  After the ART determination process, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the state is a precursor state (present precursor state, gastro precursor state) (S512-3). If it is determined that the state is a precursor state (S512-3: YES), the sub CPU 412 proceeds to a start sound determination process (S512-4). On the other hand, if it is determined that the state is not a precursor state (S512-3: NO), the sub CPU 412 ends the normal state process.

  FIG. 68B is a flowchart of the start sound determination process (S512-4 in FIG. 68A). When the sub CPU 412 starts the start sound determination process, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the present sign state is present (S512-4-1). If the sub CPU 412 determines that the current sign state is present (S512-4-1: YES), the sub CPU 412 determines the start sound of the current game in the start sound determination table Y (S512-4-2). Specifically, the normal start sound is determined with the probability PY1, and the special start sound is determined with the probability PY2. On the other hand, if it is determined that this is not the precursor state (S512-4-1: NO), the sub CPU 412 determines a start sound in the start sound determination table X (S512-4-3). Specifically, the normal start sound is determined with the probability PX1, and the special start sound is determined with the probability PX2. As described above, the probability PY2 is larger than the probability PX2 (PY2> PX2). That is, the special start sound is more likely to be reproduced in the precursor state than in the prelude state. After determining the start sound, the sub CPU 412 turns on the start request reproduction request flag (S512-4-4), and ends the start sound determination process. When the start sound reproduction request flag is in the ON state, the sub CPU 412 stores the sound control command XS instructing the reproduction of the start sound in the sub command storage area and transmits it to the image control CPU 421 in the acoustic control task.

  FIG. 69 is a flowchart of the effect button input task. When the effect button input task is started, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the effect button 26 is operated (S304-1). When determining that the effect button 26 has not been operated (S304-1: NO), the sub CPU 412 ends the effect button input task. On the other hand, when it is determined that the effect button 26 has been operated (S304-1: YES), the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the effect button instruction flag is in the ON state (S304-2). When determining that the effect button instruction flag is in the ON state (S304-2: YES), the sub CPU 412 stores an effect control command Y instructing execution of the button trigger effect in the subcommand storage area (S304-3). Then, the effect button instruction flag is turned off (S304-4), and the effect button input task is terminated. When the effect control command Y is received by the image control board 420, the image control CPU 421 causes the liquid crystal display device 30 to display a predetermined effect image, and transmits the sound output request command Z to the sound source IC 431 to generate the button trigger effect. Play sound effects.

  In step S304-2, when it is determined that the effect button instruction flag is not in the ON state (S304-2: NO), the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the button repeated effect is being executed (S304-5). If the sub CPU 412 determines that it is not during the button repeated striking effect (S304-5: NO), the sub CPU 412 ends the effect button input task. On the other hand, if it is determined that the button stroke effect is being performed (S304-5: YES), the sub CPU 412 displays an effect control command Y for instructing a button effect to be executed each time the effect button 26 is pressed. (S304-6). When the effect control command Y is received by the image control board 420, the image control CPU 421 transmits the sound output request command Z to the sound source IC 431 to reproduce the button sound effect.

  FIG. 70 is a flowchart of the image control board communication task. When starting the image control board communication task, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the non-game timer has expired (S305-1). The non-game timer expires when the non-game state continues for a predetermined time after the previous game ends. Specifically, the non-game timer is set to an initial value when the previous game ends, and is subtracted at predetermined time intervals during the non-game period. For example, the non-game timer is timed up when the non-game period continues for one minute after the previous game ends. Further, the non-game timer is provided in the sub RAM 414, for example.

  When the sub CPU 412 determines that the non-game timer has expired (S305-1: YES), the sub CPU 412 stores the demonstration display command in the subcommand storage area (S305-2). When receiving a demonstration display command, the image control board (image control CPU 421) 420 displays a demonstration image on the liquid crystal display device 30. When sound (for example, background music) is being played when the demonstration display command is received, the image control CPU 421 sets the sound volume to “0”. Further, the sub CPU 412 turns off various lamps during a period in which the demonstration image is displayed. After storing the demonstration display command, the sub CPU 412 proceeds to command transmission processing (S305-3). If it is determined that the non-game timer has not timed up (S305-1: NO), the sub CPU 412 proceeds to command transmission processing without storing the demonstration display command.

  In the command transmission process, the sub CPU 412 transmits the sound control command X and the effect control command Y stored in the sub command storage area to the image control board 420. When receiving the sound control command X, the image control CPU 421 transmits a sound output request command Z corresponding to the sound control command X to the sound source IC 431. Further, when receiving the effect control command Y, the image control CPU 421 displays an image corresponding to the effect control command Y on the liquid crystal display device 30. Furthermore, the image control CPU 421 determines the effect sound according to the effect control command Y, and transmits a sound output request command Z instructing the reproduction of the effect sound to the sound source IC 431. For example, when an effect control command Y instructing execution of an operation mode instruction effect is received, the image control CPU 421 displays a message (character string) “Aim for BAR!” On the liquid crystal display device 30. Further, the image control CPU 421 determines the sound “Aim for BAR” and transmits a sound output request command Z for reproducing the effect sound to the sound source IC 431. After completing the command transmission process, the sub CPU 412 ends the image control board communication task. The image control board communication task may receive a command from the image control board 420.

  FIG. 71A is a flowchart of the master volume control task. In the master volume control task, the sub CPU 412 changes (adjusts) the master volume according to the state of the volume adjustment switch 44 (for example, the operation position of the dip switch). In addition, the sub CPU 412 receives an operation (adjustment operation) of the direction designation button 27 and changes the master volume during the display period of the volume adjustment image. Since the volume adjustment switch 44 is provided inside the gaming machine 1, in principle, the player cannot operate it. On the other hand, the direction designation button 27 is provided outside the gaming machine 1 and can be operated by the player. Therefore, the player can perform an adjustment operation.

  When the master volume control task is started, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not a master volume reset condition is satisfied (S306-1). The master volume reset conditions can be set as appropriate. A configuration for resetting is preferable. If it is determined that the master volume reset condition is not satisfied (S306-1: NO), the sub CPU 412 proceeds to a volume adjustment switch monitoring process (S306-2). In the volume adjustment switch monitoring process, the sub CPU 412 changes the master volume according to the state of the volume adjustment switch 44.

  If it is determined that the master volume reset condition is satisfied (S306-1: YES), the sub CPU 412 proceeds to a master volume reset process (S306-3). In the master volume reset process, the sub CPU 412 resets the master volume. Specifically, in the master volume reset process, an initial value corresponding to the state of the volume adjustment switch 44 is set as the master volume. The volume adjustment switch 44 of the present embodiment can be operated in a state in which a numerical value “1” is designated as a master volume, a state in which a numerical value “3” is designated, and a state in which a numerical value “5” is designated. Therefore, any one of the numerical values “1”, “3”, and “5” is set as the initial value of the master volume. However, it may not be reset depending on the master volume just before the reset.

  Hereinafter, the master volume designated by the volume adjustment switch 44 is referred to as “hard volume”. As described above, even when the volume adjustment switch 44 is not operated, the player can change the master volume by operating the direction designation button 27. In the above case, the actual master volume and the hard volume may be different. For example, the actual master volume can be set to the numerical value “4” by operating the direction designation button 27 while maintaining the hard volume at the numerical value “3”.

  When the master volume immediately before the master volume reset process is smaller than the hard volume, the sub CPU 412 resets the master volume to the hard volume. For example, when the master volume immediately before reset is “2” and the hardware volume is “3”, the master volume is reset to “3”. On the other hand, the sub CPU 412 does not reset the master volume when the master volume immediately before the master volume reset process is larger than the hard volume. For example, when the master volume is “4” and the hardware volume is “3”, the master volume is maintained at “4”. After executing the volume adjustment switch monitoring process or the master volume reset process, the sub CPU 412 proceeds to the volume adjustment process (S306-4). The volume adjustment process is repeatedly executed until an interrupt for shifting to another task occurs.

  FIG. 71B is a flowchart of the volume adjustment process. When the volume adjustment process is started, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not it is a volume adjustment image display period (S306-4-1). If the sub CPU 412 determines that it is not the display period of the volume adjustment image (S306-4-1: NO), the volume adjustment process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is the display period of the volume adjustment image (S306-4-1: YES), the sub CPU 412 determines whether an adjustment operation has been accepted (S306-4-2).

  If it is determined that the adjustment operation has been accepted (S306-4-2: YES), the sub CPU 412 changes the master volume according to the adjustment operation (S306-4-3). For example, when the master volume is a numerical value “2”, when the right button of the direction designation button 27 is operated, the sub CPU 412 changes the master volume to the numerical value “3” (adds the master volume to the numerical value “1”). . When the master volume is a numerical value “2”, when the left button of the direction designation button 27 is operated, the sub CPU 412 changes the master volume to the numerical value “1” (subtracts the master volume from the numerical value “1”). . After changing the master volume, the sub CPU 412 turns on the confirmation sound reproduction request flag (S306-4-4). When the confirmation sound reproduction request flag is in the ON state, the sub CPU 412 stores a sound control command XS instructing reproduction of the confirmation sound in the subcommand storage area in the sound control task, and the sound control command XS is stored in the image control board. (Image control CPU 421) This is transmitted to 420. When receiving the sound control command XS, the image control CPU 421 transmits a sound output request command Z to the sound source IC 431 to reproduce the confirmation sound.

  After transmitting the sound control command, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not an end operation has been performed (S306-4-5). As the ending operation, an appropriate operation can be employed. For example, a press operation of the effect button 26 can be employed. If it is determined that the end operation has not been performed (S306-4-5: NO), the sub CPU 412 ends the volume adjustment process. On the other hand, when determining that the end operation has been performed (S306-4-5: YES), the sub CPU 412 stores the volume adjustment end command in the sub command storage area (S306-4-6). When receiving the volume adjustment end command, the image control CPU 421 ends the display of the volume adjustment image.

  FIG. 72A is a flowchart of the acoustic control task. When the sub CPU 412 starts the sound control task, the sub CPU 412 proceeds to a sound reproduction start process (S307-1). In the sound reproduction start process, when there is a system sound reproduction request, the sub CPU 412 generates a sound control command X (E, S) instructing reproduction of the system sound and stores it in the subcommand storage area.

  After the sound reproduction start process, the sub CPU 412 proceeds to a sound control command transmission process (S307-2). In the sound control command transmission process, the sub CPU 412 transmits the sound control command X generated in the sound reproduction start process to the image control CPU 421. The sub CPU 412 repeatedly executes the sound reproduction start process and the sound control command transmission process until an interrupt for executing another task occurs.

  FIG. 72B is a flowchart of the sound reproduction start process. When the sound reproduction start process is started, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the error sound reproduction request flag is in an ON state (S307-1-1). If the sub CPU 412 determines that the error sound reproduction request flag is in the ON state (S307-1-1: YES), the sub CPU 412 generates error sound sound data (the warning sound of the phrase number “00” and the phrase number “01”). (Calling voice) is designated (S307-1-2). Further, the sub CPU 412 generates a sound control command XE for reproducing the designated sound data and stores it in the sub command storage area (S307-1-3).

  If it is determined that the error sound reproduction request flag is not in the ON state (S307-1-1: NO), the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the reproduction request flag for system sounds other than the error sound is in the ON state. (S307-1-4). When determining that the system sound reproduction request flag is not in the ON state (S307-1-4: NO), the sub CPU 412 ends the sound reproduction start process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the system sound reproduction request flag is in the ON state (S307-1-4: YES), the sub CPU 412 determines the sound data (phrase number) of the system sound whose reproduction request flag is in the ON state. (S307-1-5), the channel ch for reproducing the system sound is designated (S307-1-6). Specifically, in step S307, any channel ch of the second channel group GB (ch3 to ch15) is designated. Thereafter, the sub CPU 412 designates the output volume of the system sound (S307-1-7). The sub CPU 412 generates a sound control command XS for instructing the reproduction of the system sound requested to be reproduced (S307-1-8).

  The above is the acoustic control task of the sub CPU 412. Similar to the sub CPU 412, the image control CPU 421 executes an acoustic control task at predetermined time intervals. The image control CPU 421 generates a sound output request command Z in the acoustic control task, and transmits the sound output request command Z to the sound source IC 431.

  FIG. 73 is a flowchart of the acoustic control task of the image control CPU 421. When the sound control task is started, the image control CPU 421 determines whether or not an effect control command Y has been received (S801). If it is determined that the effect control command Y has not been received (S801: NO), the sub CPU 412 proceeds to channel information update processing (S803). On the other hand, if it is determined that the effect control command Y has been received (S801: YES), the image control CPU 421 proceeds to effect sound determination processing (S802). In the effect sound determination process, the image control CPU 421 analyzes the effect control command Y and determines sound data (phrase number) to be reproduced with the effect specified by the effect control command Y. The image control CPU 421 determines the output volume of the sound data in the effect determination process. After executing the effect determination process, the image control CPU 421 proceeds to the channel information update process.

  In the channel information update process, the image control CPU 421 updates each channel information in the channel information table. Specifically, when the sound control command X is received, the image control CPU 421 updates the channel information of the channel ch specified by the sound control command X in the channel information update process. For example, it is assumed that a medal insertion sound is designated as sound data, a channel ch3 is designated in the second channel group GB, and a sound control command X that designates an output volume “100” is received. In the above case, the channel information state of channel ch3 is updated to “play”, the phrase number is updated to “n + 05” indicating the input sound, and the output volume is updated to the numerical value “100”.

  Further, when receiving the effect control command Y, the image control CPU 421 reproduces the effect sound determined in the effect sound determination process described above in any channel ch of the third channel group GC in the channel information update process. As described above, the channel ch for reproducing the effect sound is appropriately determined by the image control CPU 421. The image control CPU 421 updates channel information of the channel ch for reproducing the effect sound. For example, it is assumed that a button sound effect is reproduced as sound data with a volume “100” in channel ch39. In the above case, the channel information state of channel ch 39 is updated to “play”, the phrase number is updated to “m + 01” indicating a button sound effect, and the output volume is updated to a numerical value “100”.

  Further, the image control CPU 421 executes a process for changing the output volume of each sound being reproduced in the channel information update process. For example, when the sound control command XE is received, the image control CPU 421 changes the output volume of each channel ch of the second channel group GB and the third channel group GC to a numerical value “0”. Also, for example, when the sound control command XS instructing the reproduction of the additional sound effect is received, the image control CPU 421 fades out the background music A, so that the initial value is set to the fade timer of the channel ch playing the background music A. Set. Further, the image control CPU 421 sets an initial value to the fade timer of the channel ch playing the background music A in order to fade in the background music A when the reproduction of the additional sound effect is finished.

  After completing the channel information update process, the image control CPU 421 proceeds to a fade timer subtraction process (S804). In the fade timer subtraction process, the image control CPU 421 subtracts the fade timer when the fade timer of each channel ch is larger than the numerical value “0”. Further, the image control CPU 421 subtracts (fades out) or adds (fades in) the volume of the channel ch obtained by subtracting the fade timer. In each fade timer subtraction process, the added value and subtracted value of the volume of each channel ch are appropriately determined according to the volume before the fade, the volume after the fade, and the initial value of the fade timer.

  After completing the fade timer subtraction process, the image control CPU 421 proceeds to a sound output request command transmission process (S805). The image control CPU 421 transmits a sound output request command Z to the sound source IC 431 by sound output request command transmission processing. The sound output request command Z transmitted in the sound output request command transmission process indicates each channel information updated in the current acoustic control task. The sound source IC 431 reproduces each sound on each channel ch according to each channel information designated by the sound output request command Z.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect sound determination process is executed by the image control CPU 421. The processing load of the CPU 412 is distributed. Therefore, the inconvenience described above is reduced.

Second Embodiment
A second embodiment of the present invention will be described below. In addition, about the element in which an effect | action and a function are equivalent to 1st Embodiment in each form illustrated below, the code | symbol referred by description of 1st Embodiment is diverted, and each detailed description is abbreviate | omitted suitably.

  FIG. 74 is a diagram showing a time waveform of an acoustic signal reproduced from the sound data “background music piece A” of the phrase number “m + 04” among the sound data. FIG. 74 illustrates a time waveform during a predetermined time length after the reproduction of the background music A is started. In FIG. 74, the time axis is arranged in the left-right direction when viewed from the front. In FIG. 74, the strength axis is arranged in the vertical direction when viewed from the front. Assuming that the output volume to be reproduced is constant at each time point, the sound pressure (sound volume) of the output sound increases as the time waveform intensity (amplitude) increases.

  FIG. 74B shows an acoustic signal reproduced from the background music A (sound data) stored in the sound source ROM 432 of the second embodiment. Moreover, the acoustic signal reproduced | regenerated from the background music A memorize | stored in sound source ROM432 of 1st Embodiment is shown by Fig.74 (a) as a contrast of 2nd Embodiment. Also in the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the rush effect is executed when the state is shifted to the ART state, that is, when the reproduction of the background music A is started. Each figure shows a period during which the rush effect is executed.

  As understood from FIG. 74 (a), if there is no change in the output volume to be reproduced, the background music A of the first embodiment is substantially constant over the period in which the rush effect is executed and the subsequent period. Sound pressure. However, as described above, in the first embodiment, in order to make it easier to hear the rush sound effect reproduced in parallel with the background music A, the output volume of the background music A in the rush effect is from a period other than the rush effect. Set small. Therefore, in the first embodiment, the actual sound pressure of the background music A in the rush effect is smaller than the sound pressure in the period other than the rush effect.

  The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the output volume for reproducing the background music A is not changed over the period in which the rush effect is executed and the period after the period. Specifically, in the second embodiment, the background music A is played at the output volume “100” over the period in which the rush effect is executed and the period after the period.

  FIG. 74B is a time waveform of the acoustic signal indicated by the background music A stored in the sound source ROM 432 of the second embodiment. As understood from FIGS. 74 (a) and 74 (b), the intensity of the acoustic signal at each time point after the end time of the entry effect is substantially equal between the first embodiment and the second embodiment (the time waveform is the same). Approximately equal). Further, as described above, in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the background music A is played at the output volume “100” in the period after the end of the rush effect. Therefore, the actual sound pressure of the background music A in the period after the end of the rush effect is approximately the same between the first embodiment and the second embodiment.

  On the other hand, as understood from FIGS. 74 (a) and 74 (b), the intensity of the acoustic signal at each point of the entry effect is different between the first embodiment and the second embodiment. Specifically, the intensity of the acoustic signal at each time point of the entry effect of the second embodiment is smaller than that of the first embodiment. Therefore, if the background music A of the first embodiment and the background music A of the second embodiment are reproduced at the same output volume, the sound pressure of the background music A in the rush effect of the second embodiment is the first embodiment. It becomes smaller than the sound pressure of the background music A in the rush production. Specifically, in the rush production, when the background music A of the second embodiment is played at the output volume “100”, the sound pressure of the background music A of the first embodiment is played at the output volume “30”. It is almost equal to the sound pressure of the case.

  Also in the second embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment, the sound pressure of the background music A in the rush effect is smaller than the sound pressure after the end time of the rush effect, so that the rush effect sound is difficult to hear by the background music A. The inconvenience is suppressed. In the second embodiment, the sound data (background music A) stored in the sound source ROM 432 is designed in advance so that the sound pressure in the entry effect is smaller than the sound pressure after the end point of the entry effect. . According to the above configuration, for example, the process for reducing the volume of the background music A in the entry effect is omitted. That is, the processing burden on the image control CPU 421 is reduced.

<Third Embodiment>
FIG. 75 is a system sequence diagram for explaining the “delayed effect” of the third embodiment. As described above, the start sound of each game is played back almost simultaneously with the start of each reel 12. However, in the game for which execution of the delayed effect is determined, the start sound is played back after the start of each reel 12. Is done. The sub CPU 412 determines whether or not to execute the delayed effect by lottery under a predetermined condition. For example, when the winning combination “Cherry” is won in the internal lottery process, the sub CPU 412 determines execution of the delayed effect with a predetermined probability. According to the above configuration, it is possible to notify the player that the cherry has been won in the current game due to the delayed performance.

  FIG. 75A is a system sequence diagram of the third embodiment. FIG. 75 (a-1) is a system sequence diagram when a delayed effect is not determined, and FIG. 75 (a-2) is a system sequence diagram when a delayed effect is determined. As shown in FIGS. 75 (a-1) and 75 (a-2), in the third embodiment, as in the first embodiment, when the start operation is performed, the effect determination process is executed. In the third embodiment, when a cherry is won in the internal lottery process of the main CPU 301, a delayed effect may be determined in the effect determination process.

  As shown in FIG. 75 (a-1), when the delayed effect is not determined, the sound control command X is transmitted to the image control CPU 421 immediately after the effect determining process. When receiving the sound control command X, the image control CPU 421 transmits a sound output request command Z to the sound source IC 431 to reproduce the start sound. In the above case, the start sound is reproduced substantially simultaneously with the start of each reel 12.

  As shown in FIG. 75 (a-2), when the delayed effect is determined, the delay process is started after the effect determining process. The delay process is executed for a predetermined length of time, and the sound control command X for instructing the reproduction of the start sound is not transmitted to the image control CPU 421 until the delay process is completed. In other words, the delay process is a process for delaying the transmission time of the sound control command X that instructs to reproduce the start sound. Although the time length of the delay process can be set as appropriate, for example, the time length is set to about 0.5 seconds. As shown in FIG. 75 (a-2), when the delay process ends, a sound control command X is transmitted to the image control CPU 421. When receiving the sound control command X, the image control CPU 421 transmits a sound output request command Z to the sound source IC 431 to reproduce the start sound. According to the above configuration, when the delayed effect is determined, the start sound is reproduced with a predetermined time length (about 0.5 seconds) from the start time of each reel 12.

  Incidentally, in FIG. 75 (a), the configuration in which the sub CPU 412 executes the delay process is shown, but the configuration for executing the delayed effect is not limited to the example in FIG. 75 (a).

  FIG. 75B is a system sequence diagram for explaining another configuration for executing a delayed effect. In the configuration of FIG. 75A, the sub CPU 412 executes delay processing, whereas in the configuration of FIG. 75B, each configuration is different in that the image control CPU 421 executes delay processing. FIG. 75 (b-1) is a system sequence diagram when a delayed effect is not determined, and FIG. 75 (b-2) is a system sequence diagram when a delayed effect is determined.

  Also in the configuration of FIG. 75 (b), whether or not to execute a delayed effect in the effect determination process is determined by lottery as in the configuration of FIG. 75 (a). As shown in FIG. 75 (b-1), when the delayed effect is not determined, the sound control command X is transmitted from the sub CPU 412 to the image control CPU 421. As in the configuration of FIG. 75A, when the sound control command X is received, the image control CPU 421 immediately transmits the sound output request command Z to the sound source IC 431 to reproduce the start sound. In the above case, the start sound is reproduced substantially simultaneously with the start time of each reel 12.

  As shown in FIG. 75 (b-2), when the delayed effect is determined, a delay processing instruction command W is transmitted from the sub CPU 412 to the image control CPU 421. The delay processing instruction command W instructs the image control CPU 421 to execute the delay processing. When the delay processing instruction command W is received, the image control CPU 421 starts the delay processing. The delay process with the configuration of FIG. 75 (b) is a process of a predetermined time length, similar to the delay process with the configuration of FIG. 75 (a). The output request command Z is not transmitted. When the delay processing is completed, the image control CPU 421 transmits a sound output request command Z to the sound source IC 431 to reproduce the start sound. According to the above configuration, the start sound is reproduced with a predetermined length of time from the start time of each reel 12.

  As described above, even if the sub CPU 412 is configured to execute the delay process or the image control CPU 421 is configured to execute the delay process, a delayed effect is possible. However, in the configuration in which the image control CPU 421 executes the delay process, it is necessary to provide the delay process instruction command W in addition to the sound control command X as a command transmitted from the sub CPU 412 to the image control CPU 421. As understood from the above description, the configuration in which the sub CPU 412 executes the delay process has an advantage that the number of types of commands is reduced compared to the configuration in which the image control CPU 421 executes the delay process.

<Fourth embodiment>
FIG. 76 is a simulation diagram of each image (preparing image, image GX, image GY) displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the fourth embodiment. In the fourth embodiment, as in the first embodiment, when the special game state or the special game state is won in the ART state, the state shifts to the start preparation state. Each image in FIG. 76 is displayed in the start preparation state.

  FIG. 76A is a simulation diagram of the image under preparation displayed in the start preparation state. In the image being prepared, for example, a message indicating that it is in a start preparation state is displayed. Further, when the batting order bell is won in the start preparation state, the correct answer pressing order of the correct answer bell is notified. For example, as in the bell navigation effect of the first embodiment, the correct answer pressing order is notified by the instruction icon SX. In the start preparation state, the music being prepared is reproduced. FIG. 76 (a) shows a specific example of the image being prepared when the batting order bell R (the correct answer order is the first stop on the right) is won.

  The image being prepared and the music being prepared are common to the case where the special game state is won and the case where the special game state is won. Therefore, the player cannot determine whether the player is won in the special game state or the special game state from the display on the liquid crystal display device 30 and the sound reproduced by the speakers (31, 32). That is, it can be said that the start preparation state is a game state in which it is concealed whether the special game state is won or the special game state is won.

  In the fourth embodiment, when the RT4 transition replay is won in the start preparation state after winning the special game state, the first operation mode instruction effect is executed. In the first operation mode instruction effect, a stop operation mode for stopping and displaying the symbol combination “BAR1-BAR1-BAR1” (one of RT4 transition replays) is instructed. Specifically, in the first operation mode instruction effect, it is instructed that the stop operation should be performed in the correct answer pressing order of the RT4 transition replay at the timing when each “BAR1” symbol of each reel 12 is located in the pull-in range.

  FIG. 76B is a simulation diagram of the image GX displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the first operation mode instruction effect. For example, as shown in FIG. 76 (b), the image GX displays that the “BAR1” symbol should be stopped at the timing when it is located in the pull-in range. Further, when the image GX is displayed, a voice “Aim for BAR” is reproduced. Further, each instruction graphic image (SL, SC, SR) is displayed on the image GX in a manner of notifying the correct answer pressing order of the RT4 transition replay. As understood from the above description, when the stop operation is performed in the mode instructed in the first operation mode instruction effect, the symbol combination of “BAR1-BAR1-BAR1” is stopped and displayed on the effective line.

  In the fourth embodiment, when the RT5 transition replay is won in the start preparation state after winning the special game state, the second operation mode instruction effect is executed. In the second operation mode instruction effect, a stop operation mode for stopping and displaying the symbol combination of “Red Seven-Red Seven-Red Seven” (one of RT5 transition replays) is instructed. Specifically, in the second operation mode instruction effect, it is instructed that the stop operation should be performed in the correct answer pressing order of the RT5 transition replay at the timing when each “Red Seven” symbol of each reel 12 is located in the pull-in range. .

  FIG. 76C is a simulation diagram of the image GY displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the second operation mode instruction effect. For example, as shown in FIG. 76 (c), the image GY displays that the “red seven” symbol should be stopped at the timing when it is located in the pull-in range. Further, when the image GY is displayed, a voice “aiming for 7” is reproduced. Furthermore, each instruction image (SL, SC, SR) is displayed on the image GY in such a manner that the correct answer pressing order of the RT5 transition replay is notified. As understood from the above description, when the stop operation is performed in the mode instructed in the second operation mode instruction effect, the symbol combination of “red seven-red seven-red seven” is stopped and displayed on the active line. .

  In the first operation mode instruction effect, an instruction to stop and display the symbol combination “BAR1-BAR1-BAR1” for starting the special game state is given, so that the special game state is won. On the other hand, in the second operation mode instruction effect, there is an instruction to stop and display a combination of “red seven-red seven-red seven” symbols for starting the special gaming state, so that the special gaming state is won. Is done.

  As described above, according to the fourth embodiment, which of the special game state and the special game state is won is concealed during the display period of the preparation image, and is notified when the operation mode instruction effect is executed. Therefore, until the operation mode instruction effect is executed, it is possible to make the player play while predicting which of the special game state and the special game state is won, so the fun of the start preparation state is improved. It may be possible to determine which of the special game state and the special game state is won before the operation mode instruction effect is executed.

  FIG. 77 is a diagram illustrating the output volume at each time point of each sound reproduced in the start preparation state of the fourth embodiment. In FIG. 77, a time axis and a volume axis are arranged. FIG. 77 also shows images displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 at each time point.

  As shown in FIG. 77, the music being prepared is played at the output volume “50” during the period in which the image being prepared is displayed. When transitioning to the special game state, the song in preparation is played over each game until the first operation mode instruction effect is executed (until the RT4 transition replay is won). As shown in FIG. 77, the song in preparation fades out and stops when the first operation mode instruction effect starts. On the other hand, when transitioning to the special game state, the image under preparation is played over each game until the second operation mode instruction effect is executed (until the RT5 transition replay is won). In addition, the music in preparation fades out and stops when the second operation mode instruction effect starts in the same manner as when the first operation mode instruction effect starts.

  As shown in FIG. 77, when each operation mode instruction effect is started, the voice “Aim for BAR” or the voice “Aim for 7” is reproduced at the output volume “100”. Further, when each operation mode instruction effect is started, the image GX or the image GY is displayed instead of the preparation image. Specifically, when the first operation mode instruction effect is started, the voice “Aim at BAR” is reproduced and the image GX is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. On the other hand, when the second operation mode instruction effect is started, the voice “aiming for 7” is reproduced and the image GY is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30.

  In each operation mode instruction effect, a predetermined sound effect (not shown in FIG. 77) is reproduced each time the stop button 25 is operated. Also, in each operation mode instruction effect, when the symbol combination of “BAR1-BAR1-BAR1” or the symbol combination of “Red Seven-Red Seven-Red Seven” is stopped and displayed, the display is as shown in FIG. The sound effect is reproduced at the output volume “100”. The display sound effect may be varied according to the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed. Moreover, it is good also as a structure by which a display sound effect is not reproduced | regenerated.

  When the stop operation mode instruction effect is finished and the state shifts to the special game state, the background music B (special game music) is reproduced. Further, when the stop operation mode instruction effect is finished and the state shifts to the special game state, the background music C (special game music) is reproduced. As shown in FIG. 77, each background music fades in from the output volume “0” to the output volume “100”, and is then reproduced at the output volume “100” over each game. Further, when the operation mode instruction effect is finished, the liquid crystal display device 30 displays each image in the special game state or the special game state.

  As described above, according to the fourth embodiment, when the voice “aiming for BAR” or the voice “aiming for 7” of the operation mode instruction effect is reproduced, the output volume of the music being prepared is reduced (muted). . Therefore, the inconvenience that it becomes difficult to hear each sound for notifying which of the special game state and the special game state is mixed with the music in preparation is suppressed. That is, since each player clearly perceive whether the special game state or the special game state is won, the notification can be effectively executed.

<Fifth Embodiment>
FIG. 78 is a diagram for explaining each sound in each navigation effect of the fifth embodiment. Also in the fifth embodiment, as in the first embodiment, when the batting order replay is won in the ART state, the replay navigation effect is executed (see FIG. 35A), and when the batting order bell is won, the bell navigation effect is performed. This is executed (see FIG. 35B).

  FIG. 78 (a) is a diagram for explaining each sound data reproduced in each navigation effect of the fifth embodiment. Also in the fifth embodiment, as in the first embodiment, in each navigation effect, each navigation sound is reproduced and the stop operation order is notified. In the replay navigation effect of the fifth embodiment, the sound data “replay symbol stop” (stop sound C) of the phrase number “n + 21” is reproduced. The stop sound C is a sound effect when the replay symbol is stopped. In the bell navigation effect of the fifth embodiment, the sound data “bell design stop” (stop sound D) of the phrase number “n + 22” and the sound data “correct bell” (voice “get”) of the phrase number “n + 23” are stored. Played. The stop sound D is a sound effect when the bell symbol stops. The voice “get” is a voice for notifying that the correct answer bell is stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 78 (b) is a diagram illustrating the output volume of each sound of the replay navigation effect of the fifth embodiment. As shown in FIG. 78 (b), when the replay navigation effect is started, any one of the replay navigation sounds (“left”, “middle”, “right”) as in the first embodiment. Is played. Further, when each stop button 25 is operated after the replay navigation effect is started, the stop sound C is reproduced, and when the replay is stopped and displayed, the replay sound A is reproduced. As shown in FIG. 78 (b), when the replay navigation effect is started, the output volume of the background music A changes from the numerical value “100” to the numerical value “60”, and when the replay navigation effect ends, The output volume of the music A returns from the numerical value “60” to the numerical value “100”.

  FIG. 78 (c) is a diagram illustrating the output volume of each sound of the bell navigation effect of the fifth embodiment. As shown in FIG. 78 (c), when the bell navigation effect is started, one of the bell navigation sounds ("middle" and "right") is reproduced as in the first embodiment. Further, when each stop button 25 is operated after the start of the bell navigation effect, the stop sound D is reproduced, and when the correct bell is stopped and displayed, the voice “get” is reproduced. As shown in FIG. 78 (c), when the bell navigation effect is started, the output volume of the background music A changes from the numerical value “100” to the numerical value “60”, and when the bell navigation effect ends, the background music A Is returned from the numerical value “60” to the numerical value “100”.

  According to 5th Embodiment, there can exist an effect similar to 1st Embodiment. Further, in the replay navigation effect and the bell navigation effect of the fifth embodiment, the sound (replay sound A, voice “get”) when the winning combination is stopped and displayed is different from the stop sound. Therefore, the effect that the notification mode of the stop operation mode is rich in change is particularly remarkable.

  Further, according to the fifth embodiment, when each navigation effect is started, the output volume of the background music A is reduced. According to the above configuration, for example, in contrast to a configuration in which the output volume of the background music A does not become small when each navigation effect is started, there is a disadvantage that it is difficult to hear each sound in each navigation effect by the background music A. It is suppressed. For example, in the bell navigation effect, navigation voice for stopping and displaying the correct answer bell is reproduced. When the correct bell is stopped and displayed, a medal (privilege) is given, and thus the navigation voice can be said to be sound for notifying information (information regarding the privilege) for acquiring the privilege. As described above, according to the fifth embodiment, it is possible to suppress the inconvenience that it is difficult to hear the sound for notifying the information for acquiring the privilege. That is, it is possible to suppress the inconvenience that the user cannot miss the sound for notifying the information for acquiring the privilege and cannot acquire the privilege due to an operation mistake. Further, in the bell navigation effect, a voice “get” for notifying that the correct bell is stopped and displayed is reproduced. The voice “get” is sound for notifying that a medal has been granted, and can be said to be sound for notifying that a privilege has been given (information on the privilege). As described above, according to the fifth embodiment, inconvenience that it is difficult to hear the sound for notifying that a privilege has been granted is suppressed. That is, the fact that the privilege has been granted is reliably notified as compared with the configuration in which the background music is not reduced in the bell navigation effect.

<Sixth Embodiment>
FIG. 79 is a conceptual diagram of each table used by the sub CPU 412 in the sixth embodiment. 79 (a-1) and 79 (a-2) are conceptual diagrams of the starting sound determination table (Xa, Yb) of the sixth embodiment. The start sound of the sixth embodiment includes a normal start sound, a special start sound A, and a special start sound B. The start sound determination table includes a start sound determination table Xa and a start sound determination table Yb. The sub CPU 412 determines the start sound of each game in the prelude state with the probability of the start sound determination table Xa, and determines the start sound of each game in the predecessor state with the probability of the start sound determination table Yb. Specifically, in each game in the Gase precursor state, the normal start sound is determined with the probability Pa1 (0 <Pa1 <1), the special start sound A is determined with the probability Pa2 (0 <Pa2 <1), and the probability Pa3 The special start sound B is determined by (0 <Pa3 <1). In each game in the precursor state, the normal start sound is determined with the probability Pb1 (0 <Pb1 <1), the special start sound A is determined with the probability Pb2 (0 <Pb2 <1), and the probability Pb3 (0 <P <3). The special start sound B is determined by Pb3 <1). Each probability Pa (1-3) and each probability Pb (1-3) indicate that when the special start sound A is determined, the current game is in the precursor state than when the normal start sound is determined. Designed to increase expectations. Each probability Pa and each probability Pb are such that when the special start sound B is determined, the degree of expectation that the current game is in the precursor state is higher than when the special start sound A is determined. Designed.

  In the sixth embodiment, an operation-time effect may be started in response to a start operation of each game (operation of the start lever 24). Specifically, when the start operation command is received by the sub CPU 412, the operation effect may be started. The operation effect is executed in each game in the precursor state. However, the operation-time effect may be executed in a sub state other than the precursor state. Each operation effect includes an operation effect A and an operation effect B. In the operation effect A, an image corresponding to the operation effect A is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30, and the operation effect sound A is reproduced. In the operation effect B, an image corresponding to the operation effect B is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30, and the operation effect sound B is reproduced.

  It is determined by the sub CPU 412 whether or not to execute the operation effect. When the operation effect is determined, an effect control command Y for instructing execution of the operation effect is transmitted to the image control CPU 421. When receiving the effect control command Y, the image control CPU 421 displays an image at the operation effect on the liquid crystal display device 30, and issues a sound output request command for instructing the reproduction of the operation effect sound (A, B) at the operation effect. Z is transmitted to the sound source IC 431.

  In the sixth embodiment, a start-up effect may be started in response to the start of each reel 12. Specifically, when a reel start command is received by the sub CPU 412, a start-up effect may be started. The start-up effect is executed in each game in the precursor state. However, the start-time effect may be executed in a sub state other than the precursor state. Further, each start effect includes a start effect A and a start effect B. In the start effect A, an image corresponding to the start effect A is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30, and the start effect A is reproduced. Further, in the start effect B, an image corresponding to the start effect B is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30, and the start effect B is reproduced.

  It is determined by the sub CPU 412 whether or not to execute the start time effect. When the start effect is determined, an effect control command Y for instructing execution of the start effect is transmitted to the image control CPU 421. When receiving the effect control command Y, the image control CPU 421 displays an image at the start effect on the liquid crystal display device 30, and sends a sound output request command Z to the sound source IC 431 to instruct the reproduction of the start effect sound at the start effect. Send. In this embodiment, the operation effect and the start effect may be collectively referred to as a start effect. Further, the operation effect sound, the start effect sound, and each start sound may be collectively referred to as a start effect sound. Further, a period from the time when the start lever 24 for starting the game is operated to the time when each reel 12 is started may be referred to as a game start period.

  FIGS. 79 (b-1) and 79 (b-2) are conceptual diagrams of the start time effect determination table (Xc, Yd) of the sixth embodiment. The sub CPU 412 determines, based on the probability of the start time effect determination table Xc, whether or not to execute the operation time effect or the start time effect in each game in the predicament state. Specifically, in each game in the GASE sign state, it is determined with the probability Pc1 (0 <Pc1 <1) that the operation-time effect and the start-time effect are not executed, and with the probability Pc2 (0 <Pc2 <1) Effect A is determined, operation effect B is determined with probability Pc3 (0 <Pc3 <1), start effect A is determined with probability Pc3 (0 <Pc3 <1), and probability Pc4 (0 <Pc4 <1). ) To determine the start effect B. In addition, the sub CPU 412 determines, based on the probability of the start time effect determination table Xd, whether to execute the operation time effect or the start time effect in each game in the sign state. Specifically, in each game in the precursor state, it is determined with the probability Pd1 (0 <Pd1 <1) that the operation-time effect and the start-time effect are not executed, and with the probability Pd2 (0 <Pd2 <1) Effect A is determined, operation effect B is determined with probability Pd3 (0 <Pd3 <1), start effect A is determined with probability Pd3 (0 <Pd3 <1), and probability Pd4 (0 <Pd4 <1). ) To determine the start effect B.

  Each probability Pc (1 to 5) and each probability Pd (1 to 5) indicate that when the operation effect A is determined, the current game is more prone than when the start effect is not determined. It is designed to have high expectations. In addition, each probability Pc and each probability Pd is designed so that when the operation effect B is determined, the degree of expectation that the current game is in the sign state is higher than when the operation effect A is determined. Is done. Furthermore, the probability Pc and each probability Pd are designed so that when the start time production A is determined, the degree of expectation that the current game is in the sign state is higher than when each start time production is not determined. Is done. In addition, each probability Pc and each probability Pd is designed such that when the start stage effect B is determined, the degree of expectation that the current game is in the sign state is higher than when the start stage effect A is determined. Is done.

  As described above, in each operation effect and each start effect, the effect sound corresponding to each effect is reproduced. Therefore, in the sixth embodiment, this sign is indicated by each sound (special start sound, operation time effect sound, start time effect sound) reproduced when the start lever 24 for starting the game is operated or each reel 12 is started. It is informed that it is a chance of a state. That is, the chance notification can be executed at a plurality of times (a start operation time, a reel start time) in the game start period. Therefore, the time point at which the chance notification is executed is rich in change, and the fun is improved. It should be noted that the number of types of the operation-time effect and the start-time effect is not limited to the above-described example. Further, the output volume of each start effect sound may be varied. For example, a configuration in which the output volume of the special startup sound is greater than the output volume of the normal startup sound, a configuration in which the output volume of the operation effect sound B is greater than the output volume of the operation effect A, or the output volume of the start effect B Is preferably larger than the output volume of the start-up effect A.

<Modification>
Each of the above forms can be variously modified. Specific modifications are exemplified below. Two or more aspects arbitrarily selected from the following examples can be appropriately combined.

(1) In each of the above embodiments, the channel ch for reproducing the system sound is determined by the sub CPU 412 and the channel ch for reproducing the effect sound is determined by the image control CPU 421. The means for determining ch can be changed as appropriate. For example, instead of the above configuration, the channel ch for reproducing the system sound may be automatically determined by the image control CPU 421. Further, the channel ch for reproducing the effect sound may be specified by the sub CPU 412. The sound source IC 431 may automatically determine the channel ch for reproducing each sound.

(2) In each of the above embodiments, the background music is faded in or faded out. However, depending on the background music, the background music may not be faded in or faded out. Moreover, the time length of the period (for example, period TB1 of FIG.31 (b)) which changes the output volume of each sound can be changed suitably.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the period TA during which each sound effect is reproduced (for example, the period TA1 in FIG. 31B, the period TA2 in FIG. 32B, and the period TA3 in FIG. 33B) is A structure that does not overlap with a period TB in which the output volume of the background music changes (for example, period TB1 in FIG. 31B, period TB2 and period TB3 in FIG. 32B, period TB4 and period TB5 in FIG. 33B) However, the period TA and the period TB may overlap each other. However, as the time length of the period TA that overlaps the period TB becomes longer, the time length of the period in which the sound effect and the background music are mixed and reproduced becomes longer, so the sound effect becomes harder to hear by the background music. The possibility increases. In consideration of the above circumstances, it is preferable that the time length of the period overlapping with the period TB in the period TA is set according to the time length of the period TA. For example, the time length of the period TB is set so that the time length of the period overlapping the period TB in the period TA is shorter than the time length of the period TA not overlapping with the period TB. According to the above configuration, since the duration of the period in which the sound effects and the background music are not mixed is longer than the period in which the sound effects and the background music are mixed, the inconvenience that it is difficult to hear the sound effects due to the background music is suppressed. The

(3) In each of the above embodiments, when error sound is reproduced, the output volume of each sound reproduced in the second channel group GB and the third channel group GC is set to a numerical value “0”, and other than the error sound. However, the reproduction of each sound may be stopped. That is, in each of the above embodiments, even when an error sound is reproduced, the reproduction of each sound other than the error sound is maintained. Also in the above configuration, the inconvenience that it is difficult to hear the error sound due to the effect sound or the like is suppressed as in each embodiment. In the case of reproducing an error sound, in the configuration in which the reproduction of each sound is maintained and the output volume is set to a numerical value “0” (for example, the first embodiment), when the sound is recovered from the error state, Can be played. On the other hand, when the reproduction of each sound itself is stopped, each silenced sound is reproduced from the beginning.

(4) In each of the above embodiments, the sub CPU 412 is configured to be able to change the output volume of each channel ch of the third channel group GC where the effect sound is reproduced in a batch by the sound control command XE. . However, a command for collectively changing the output volume of the third channel group GC may be provided separately from the sound control command XE. For example, the sub CPU 412 generates a command for collectively changing the output volume of the third channel group GC, and when receiving the command, the image control CPU 421 changes the output volume of each channel of the third channel group GC. To do. According to the above configuration, the output volume of each channel ch of the third channel group GC is collectively changed by a command from the sub CPU 412.

(5) The sound reproduced in each navigation effect in each form described above can be changed as appropriate. For example, in the bell navigation effect of the first embodiment, the sound “middle” or the sound “right” is reproduced, and in the replay navigation effect, the sound “middle is right” or the sound “right is right” is reproduced (FIG. 35). reference). That is, the contents of the lines to be reproduced are different between the bell navigation effect and the replay navigation effect. Instead of the above configuration, the navigation voice of the bell navigation effect may be a male voice, the navigation voice of the replay navigation effect may be a female voice, and the lines of each navigation voice may be the same. In the bell navigation effect A of the first embodiment, the sound “middle” or the sound “right” is reproduced, and in the bell navigation effect B, the sound “center” or the sound “light” is reproduced (see FIG. 36). Instead of the above configuration, the navigation voice of the bell navigation effect A may be a male voice, the navigation voice of the bell navigation effect B may be a female voice, and the lines of each navigation voice may be the same. Furthermore, it is good also as a structure which makes the output volume of the navigation sound of each navigation effect differ mutually. For example, a configuration in which the output volume of the navigation sound of the bell navigation effect B is larger than the navigation sound of the bell navigation effect A is conceivable.

(6) In the bell navigation effect and the replay navigation effect of each form described above, the color of the instruction graphic displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 is different from each other. It is good. Moreover, in the bell navigation effect and the replay navigation effect of each form described above, both the display mode of the liquid crystal display device 30 and the navigation sound are different from each other, but either one may be different.

(7) In each of the above embodiments, the image control CPU 421 is instructed to reproduce a specific sound (following sound), and the channel ch reproducing the same specific sound (preceding sound) If present, the preceding sound was stopped and the succeeding sound was reproduced on the channel (see FIG. 38). However, instead of the above configuration, even when the channel ch for reproducing the subsequent sound and the channel ch for which the previous sound is reproduced may be different, the reproduction of the preceding sound is stopped. Also good. For example, if the preceding sound is being played on channel chX1 (16 ≦ X1 ≦ 30), playback of the subsequent sound is started on channel chX2 (16 ≦ X2 ≦ 30, X1 ≠ X2), and the preceding sound on channel chX1 is started. It is good also as a structure which stops an acoustic.

  In each of the above embodiments, the image control CPU 421 is configured to stop the reproduction of the sound when the same sound as the subsequent sound is being reproduced. However, even if the subsequent sound is different from the preceding sound, the reproduction of the preceding sound may be stopped when the subsequent sound is reproduced. As a specific example of the above configuration, each sound data is divided into a plurality of groups, and the sound data belonging to the same group cannot be reproduced simultaneously. For example, the confirmation sounds (A to E) played for each master volume adjustment operation are set to the same group, and the background music (A to D) played according to the gaming state are set to the same group. In the above configuration, for example, when the reproduction of another confirmation sound is instructed during the period in which the specific confirmation sound is reproduced, the reproduction of the specific confirmation sound is stopped and the other confirmation sound instructed to be reproduced is reproduced. Playback starts. In addition, for example, when playback of another background music is instructed during a period in which a specific background music is played, the playback of the specific background music is stopped and playback of the other background music instructed to be played is stopped. Be started.

(8) In each of the embodiments described above, the rush effect is executed when the state is shifted to the ART state, but the rush effect may be performed when the state is shifted to a sub state other than the ART state. For example, when a transition is made to each sub state of a special gaming state, a special gaming state, or a chance state, a rush effect that notifies that the sub state has started may be executed. Moreover, in the rush production, a predetermined message is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30, but the display mode of the liquid crystal display device 30 is not limited to the above example. For example, the display mode of the liquid crystal display device 30 may be the same as the ART state, and only the rush sound effect may be reproduced.

(9) In the above-described sixth embodiment, the operation effect sound when the start lever 24 is started and the start effect sound and the special start sound when each reel 12 is started are exemplified as the start effect sound. However, another start-time effect sound may be played during the game start period. For example, as described above, when the start operation is performed, each spinning effect (reel lock, extra freeze) may be executed. In the above configuration, when each turning effect is executed, the turning effect sound corresponding to the turning effect may be reproduced as the start time effect sound.

  Moreover, when each game start operation is performed, it is good also as a structure by which the sound at the time of operation different from the effect at the time of operation is reproduced | regenerated. In the above configuration, the operation sound includes a normal operation sound and a special operation sound. The normal operation sound is a normal operation sound that is played when a privilege cannot be expected (for example, a normal state), and the special operation sound is reproduced when a privilege can be expected (for example, a precursor state) Sound during operation. For example, a configuration in which it is determined by lottery whether or not to reproduce a special operation sound in each game where a privilege can be expected to be given. According to the above structure, it is notified that it is a chance that a privilege is given by a special operation sound.

  Moreover, in 6th Embodiment, it is good also as a structure from which the expectation degree to which a privilege is provided differs according to the time when reproduction | regeneration of a start time production | presentation sound is started. According to the above configuration, the interestingness of the start effect sound is improved. For example, when each start-time production sound is reproduced, a configuration in which the degree of expectation of the privilege is higher than when each operation-time production sound is reproduced is conceivable. That is, when the start effect sound is reproduced at the time of the start operation, a configuration in which the degree of expectation of the privilege is higher than the case where the start effect sound is reproduced when each reel 12 is started can be considered.

(10) The system sound and the effect sound are not limited to the above-described examples of each form. For example, it is good also as a structure which provides sounds other than the above-mentioned each sound as a system sound or a production sound. Moreover, in each above-mentioned form, the sound reproduced | regenerated as a system sound may be reproduced | regenerated as an effect sound, and the sound reproduced | regenerated as an effect sound may be reproduced | regenerated as a system sound. Specifically, in each embodiment described above, each confirmation sound (A to E) is reproduced as a system sound, but each confirmation sound may be reproduced as a production sound.

(11) In each of the above-described embodiments, the sound volume of each speaker (31L, 31R, 32L, 32R) may be adjusted separately. For example, the structure which provides the variable resistor which can adjust an electric current amount for every speaker can be considered.

(12) In each of the above embodiments, the state is shifted to each sub state including the ART state, the special game state, the special game state, and the chance state. However, the type of the sub state is not limited to the above example. For example, a configuration in which any of the sub states is omitted may be employed.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not to shift to each sub state including the ART state, the special game state, the special game state, and the chance state, but the main CPU 301 determines. It is good also as a structure. Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the sub CPU 412 executes the addition determination process. However, the main CPU 301 may execute the addition determination process.

  Further, the winning combination may include a bonus combination in which the winning state is carried over until the winning line is stopped and displayed. Further, when the bonus combination is stopped and displayed, the playback of the specific background music may be started and the rush effect in which the rush sound effect is played may be executed. In the above configuration, by making the output volume of the background music in the rush effect smaller than the output volume after the rush effect, the inconvenience that the rush effect sound is difficult to hear by the background music is suppressed.

  Furthermore, in each above-mentioned form, the batting order bell C (1-4) in which the middle first stop is in the correct pushing order and the batting order bell R (1-4) in which the right first stop is in the correct pushing order However, it is good also as a structure which provides the batting order bell L from which a left 1st stop becomes a correct answer pushing order. In the above configuration, when the batting order bell L is won in the ART state or the like, the bell navigation effect is executed, and for example, the sound “left” is reproduced in the bell navigation effect.

(13) The configuration of the sub-control board 400 is not limited to the above-described embodiments. FIG. 80 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of the sub-control board 400 in the modification. The sub control board 400 of the modification is different from the above-described embodiments in that the image control CPU 421 is not provided.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 80, the sub-control board 400 according to the modification includes an effect control board 410, an image control board 420, and a sound board 430. The effect control board 410 includes a sub CPU 412, a sub ROM 413, and a sub RAM 414 as in the first embodiment. The sound board 430 includes a sound source ROM 432 and a sound source IC 431.

  The image control board 420 includes an image control ROM 422, a RAM 425, and a VDP 423. That is, the image control board 420 according to the modification is different from the first embodiment in that the image control CPU 421 is not provided. In the above configuration, the sound source IC 431 is controlled by the sub CPU 412. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 of the modified example outputs a sound output request command Z to the sound source IC 431, and the sound source IC 431 reproduces each sound according to the sound output request command Z. The sub CPU 412 controls the VDP 423 to display various images on the liquid crystal display device 30.

  Also in the above modification, the same effect as each above-mentioned form can be produced. In the configuration in which the sub CPU 412 controls the sound source IC 431, the image control CPU 421 may be included. In the above configuration, the VDP 423 is controlled by the image control CPU 421. Further, the sub-control board 400 may be constituted by a plurality of boards or a single board. Further, in a modification, a CPU for controlling each lamp may be provided separately from the sub CPU 412.

(14) The present invention can be applied not only to the above-described pachislot machines but also to pachinko machines, other gaming machines, and game machines in general.

  The gaming machine of the present invention is, for example, the following gaming machine.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a game control means (main CPU 301, sub CPU 412) for controlling the progress of the game in each game state including the specific game state, and a specific game state (RT3 state, ART state) when the start condition is satisfied. Specific game start means (S112-7, S401-14) for starting the game, and the first sound (background music A) is played in each game in the specific game state, and is started in advance when transitioning to the specific game state Plays the second sound (inrush sound effect) for notifying the start of the specific game state and specifies the third sound (superior effect sound) for notifying the extension of the specific game state in the specific period of the set time length. A sound processing means that is reproducible in the gaming state, and immediately after the specific gaming state is started, the reproduction of the first sound is started from a second volume lower than the first volume, and a specific period When finished, the first sound is reproduced at the first volume, and the second sound and the third sound are reproduced at the same volume in each of the case where the second sound is reproduced and the case where the third sound is reproduced. Possible sound processing means (sound source IC 431).

  According to the above configuration, since the volume of the first sound is reduced during the specific period in which the second sound is played back, the first sound is compared with the configuration in which the volume of the first sound is not decreased during the specific period. 2 Inconvenience that makes it difficult to hear sound is suppressed.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 300 ... Main control board, 301 ... Main CPU, 302 ... Main ROM, 303 ... Main RAM, 304 ... Random number generator, 305 ... I / F circuit, 400 ... Sub control board, 410 ... Production control board 411 ... I / F circuit, 412 ... sub CPU, 413 ... sub ROM, 414 ... sub RAM, 420 ... image control board, 421 ... image control CPU, 422 ... image control ROM, 423 ... VDP, 424 ... CGROM, 425 ... RAM, 430 ... sound board, 431 ... sound source IC, 432 ... sound source ROM

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Game control means for controlling the progress of the game in each game state including the specific game state;
Specific game starting means for starting the specific game state upon establishment of a start condition;
A second sound that reproduces the first sound in each game in the specific game state and notifies the start of the specific game state in a specific period of a predetermined time length that is started when the game is shifted to the specific game state. Sound processing means for reproducing a sound and notifying a third sound for notifying the extension of the specific gaming state in the specific gaming state, the first sound volume immediately after the specific gaming state is started When the reproduction of the first sound is started from a smaller second volume and the specific period ends, the first sound is reproduced at the first volume, and the second sound is reproduced. A game machine comprising sound processing means capable of reproducing the second sound and the third sound at the same volume in each case of reproducing the third sound.

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