JP2016195861A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of further enhancing game properties than before.SOLUTION: If a shift to an assistant game state is determined where assistant games are performed for assisting a winning of a specific winning combination by a notification of an operation procedures, the assistant games can be controlled in the assistant game state. Also, on the basis of a determined winning combination being a special winning combination that can be determined with a first prescribed winning combination or a second prescribed winning combination, a control can be made to a special state more advantageous to a player than a normal state. The special winning combination at this time is more frequent when determined with the second prescribed winning combination than determined with the first prescribed winning combination, and an update value based on a ration of the special winning combination being determined also when the first prescribed winning combination is determined and an update value based on a ratio of the special winning combination being determined also when the second prescribed winning combination is determined are stored.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 15

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  In a spinning-reel game machine (hereinafter also referred to as a “slot machine”), which is an example of a game machine, a lottery for a winning combination is performed when a game is started by a player using a predetermined number of medals (game media). Processing is performed. In this slot machine, when a winning combination is made for the winning combination, a medal set for the winning combination is paid out and various processes in the game are changed.

  As a state at this time, there is an ART (assist replay time) state or the like as a state receiving a medal payout advantageous to the player.

  In each game in this ART state, an additional game number lottery process may be performed to add (add) a new game number to the number of games played in that ART state. Is added to the number of games played in the ART state.

  In addition, in this slot machine, there are a state in which a bonus game is played and an AT (assist time) state as other states for receiving a medal payout advantageous to the player. This bonus game is a game that can receive a predetermined number of payouts specified in advance based on a predetermined symbol combination, and this bonus game is set to be executed with a predetermined probability. In the AT state, the player can easily select the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination on the active line for a predetermined number of games or until an end condition such as a predetermined medal is paid out. This is a state in which an AT game that can be displayed is played.

  In Patent Document 1 below, when winning a special role, in addition to BB (Big Bonus) together with the special role, reliability for winning RB (Regular Bonus) is set for each type of notice effect. Is described.

  Further, Patent Document 2 specifies the number of medals to be paid out for a selected winning combination by winning a predetermined winning combination. When winning these combinations, the ART lottery and bonus lottery are performed. It is described to be performed simultaneously. In addition, in this patent document 2, a winning rate of ART lottery that is different for each winning combination is set.

JP 2013-116384 A JP 2013-056075 A

  As shown in the above, when a predetermined winning combination is won, a technique for performing lottery processing of bonuses such as BB and RB in addition to ART is disclosed at the same time that the winning combination is won. Furthermore, when a predetermined winning combination is won while a game is being played in the ART state, an additional game number lottery process for adding a new number of games is performed as an example. This is merely an example, and an additional payout number lottery process in which a predesignated payout number is added may be performed.

  As described above, various lottery processes are performed at the same time when a predetermined winning combination is won. In particular, in the additional game number lottery process, the winning combination is determined by winning the predetermined winning combination. It ’s just the addition of new games.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of further improving the game performance as compared with the conventional art.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 controls the start operation detecting means for detecting the start operation by the player and the fluctuation of each reel on which the symbols are arranged based on the start operation by the start operation detecting means. A reel control means for detecting, a stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation for an operation means provided corresponding to each reel, and a symbol arranged on the reel when the stop operation is detected. Based on the display window that displays a part of the design so that the player can see the game and the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means, the game value is given to the player by performing the stop operation in a predetermined operation sequence. A winning combination determining means for determining any winning combination from a plurality of winning combinations including a specific winning combination that can be granted, and the entry of the specified winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means Is shifted to the auxiliary gaming state by the auxiliary gaming state determination means, and the auxiliary gaming state determination means determines whether or not to shift to the auxiliary gaming state where the auxiliary gaming is performed by notifying the predetermined operation order. An auxiliary game control means for controlling the auxiliary game performed over a predetermined number of games until it is determined in the auxiliary game state that an end condition for ending the auxiliary game state is satisfied; The winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means is a special winning combination that can be determined together with the first predetermined winning combination or the second predetermined winning combination of the plurality of winning combinations. Based on this, the special state control means that can control a special state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state and the end condition of the auxiliary game controlled by the auxiliary game control means are advantageous to the player. End condition update means for updating to, and storage means for storing an update value of the end condition that can be updated by the end condition update means according to the plurality of winning combinations, wherein the special winning combination is the There are more cases where it is determined together with the second predetermined winning combination than when it is determined together with the first predetermined winning combination, and the storage means has determined the first predetermined winning combination. The updated value based on the ratio at which the special winning combination is also determined, and the updated value based on the ratio at which the special winning combination is also determined when the second predetermined winning combination is determined. Remember.

  According to the present invention, there is an effect that it is possible to further improve the game performance as compared with the related art.

The figure which shows an example of the front view of the game machine in embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows an example of the internal structure of a cabinet. The figure which shows an example of the back surface of a front door. The figure which shows an example of the block diagram of the whole gaming machine. The figure which shows an example of a symbol arrangement | positioning table. The figure which shows an example of a design code table. The figure which shows an example of a symbol combination table. The figure which shows the transition state between game states other than the table figure which shows the winning state of the winning combination based on button stop operation. The figure which shows an example of the winning area determination table for RT0. The figure which shows an example of the winning area determination table for RT1. The figure which shows an example of the winning area determination table for RT2. The figure which shows an example of the winning area determination table for RT3. The figure which shows an example of the winning area determination table for RT4. The figure which shows an example of the winning area determination table for RB. The figure which shows an example of a bonus winning ratio designation | designated table. The figure which shows an example of a state management table. The figure which shows an example of a state transition diagram. The figure which shows an example of an effect determination table. The figure which shows an example of an ART preparation state transfer game number determination table. The figure which shows an example of the ART number determination table for Bonus states. The figure which shows an example of an addition game number setting table. The figure which shows the program start process in a main control board. The figure which shows the main loop process in a main control board. The figure which shows the start lever check process in a main control board. The figure which shows the internal lottery process in a main control board. The figure which shows the symbol code setting process in a main control board. The figure which shows the reel rotation start preparation process in a main control board. The figure which shows the process during reel rotation in a main control board. The figure which shows the display determination process in a main control board. The figure which shows the game state transfer process in a main control board. The figure which shows the process in Bonus operation | movement in a main control board. The figure which shows the process at the time of the Bonus action | operation in a main control board. The figure which shows the interruption process in a main control board. The figure which shows the main process in a sub control board. The figure which shows the main board | substrate communication process in a sub control board. The figure which shows the command analysis process in a sub control board. The figure which shows the process at the time of the reel rotation start reception command reception in a sub control board. The figure which shows the process for normal states in a sub control board | substrate. The figure which shows the process for ART preparation states in a sub control board | substrate. The figure which shows the process for ART states in a sub control board | substrate. The figure which shows the process at the time of the display determination command reception in a sub control board. The figure which shows the process at the time of ART rush replay display in a sub control board. The figure which shows the process at the time of the blank display in a sub control board | substrate. The figure which shows the process at the time of the special replay display in a sub control board. The figure which shows the process at the time of the Bonus display in a sub control board. The figure which shows the process at the time of Bonus end command reception in a sub control board. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the process for pseudo | simulation bonus states in a sub control board. The figure which shows the animation 1 displayed on a liquid crystal display device. The figure which shows the animation 2 displayed on a liquid crystal display device. The figure showing the screen which shows a player that the number of additional games was added (the 1). The figure showing the screen which shows a player that the number of additional games was added (the 2). The figure showing the screen which shows a player that the number of additional games was added (the 3).

  Hereinafter, a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

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

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

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

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

  The side lamps 5a and 5b are provided at the left and right ends of the front door 3 when viewed from the front, and incorporate high-intensity light emitting diodes. Further, the side lamps 5a and 5b are designed and designed with shapes, colors, patterns, patterns, etc. appealing to the player's vision, and at a predetermined timing such as during an ART state described later, Control to turn on or blink is performed. The side lamps 5a and 5b may be collectively referred to as “side lamp 5”.

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

  The 1BET button 7 is provided below a start lamp 23 which will be described later, and is provided to use “1” medals among the credited medals for the game.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The start lamp 23 is provided above the 1BET button 7 and is provided to notify whether or not the start operation of the start lever 10 can be accepted. Specifically, the main control board 300 is in a state where (a) “3” medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 or (b) the number of stored medals is “3” or more. Thus, when the number of inserted sheets becomes “3” due to the operation of the BET buttons 7 and 8, the start operation by the start lever 10 can be accepted by turning on the start lamp 23. Control to notify the effect is performed.

  The BET lamps 24a to 24c are provided on the right side of the start lamp 23 when viewed from the front, and are provided to notify the number of inserted medals used in the game. Specifically, when the number of medals used for the game is “1”, the BET lamp 24a is turned on, and when the number of medals used for the game is “2”, the BET lamp When 24b is lit and the number of medals used in the game is “3”, the BET lamp 24c is lit. The BET lamps 24a to 24c may be collectively referred to as “BET lamp 24”.

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

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

  The payout number display device 27 is provided on the right side of the game state display lamp 26b in front view. The payout number display unit 27 is provided for displaying the payout number of medals to be paid out in accordance with the combination of symbols arranged on the activated line activated by operating the BET buttons 7 and 8. . The payout number display 27 is provided for displaying that the gaming machine 1 is in an error state when the gaming machine 1 is in an error state.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the effective line is a symbol displayed in the middle stage of the left reel 17a among the three symbols of the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c displayed on the display window 21, and Only the “middle line” that connects the symbol displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 17b and the symbol displayed in the middle stage of the right reel 17c with a straight line is the effective line. The middle line may be simply referred to as “middle stage”.

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

  The insertable display lamp 28 is provided on the right side of the payout number indicator 27 as viewed from the front. Here, the main control board 300, which will be described later, performs control to turn on the insertable display lamp 28 when the medal inserted into the medal slot 6 can be stored. On the other hand, the main control board 300, which will be described later, performs control to turn off the insertable display lamp 28 when the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 cannot be stored.

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

  The replay display lamp 29 is provided below the thrown-in display lamp 28. The re-game display lamp 29 is lit when a combination of symbols related to re-game to be described later is displayed on the active line. As a result, a combination of symbols related to “re-game” is displayed on the active line for the player, and the player can perform the next game without using a medal. It is informing that it is.

  The stop operation order display lamps 30 a to 30 c are provided below the display window 21. Specifically, the stop operation order display lamp 30a is provided below the left reel 17a, the stop operation order display lamp 30b is provided below the middle reel 17b, and the stop operation order display lamp 30c is , Provided below the right reel 17c. Further, the stop operation order display lamps 30a to 30c are based on a winning area determined by the main control board 300 (to be described later) (hereinafter also referred to as “winning role”). It is provided to inform the player of the order. Specifically, when it is the optimal timing to stop the left stop button 11, the stop operation sequence display lamp 30a is turned on or blinked, and the intermediate stop button 12 is stopped at the optimal timing. In some cases, the stop operation sequence display lamp 30b is lit or blinked, and when the right stop button 13 is operated to be stopped at an optimal timing, the stop operation sequence display lamp 30c is lit or blinked to optimize the operation. The stop operation order is notified. The stop operation order display lamps 30a to 30c may be collectively referred to as “stop operation order display lamp 30” in some cases.

  The waist panel 31 is provided below the stop button unit 14 and is provided for allowing the player to recognize a model name, a motif, and the like. Specifically, a picture of an appearing character is drawn. In addition, a light (not shown) is provided on the back surface of the waist panel 31. By emitting the light (not shown), the player can easily recognize the model name, the motif, and the like of the gaming machine 1.

  The tray unit 32 is provided below the waist panel 31 and is provided for receiving and storing medals discharged from a medal payout port 33 described later.

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

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

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

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

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

  The setting change button 37 is provided for changing the setting value. Here, the method for changing the setting value is as follows. First, as described above, the setting value that is currently set is displayed by rotating a predetermined angle in a state where a setting changing key (not shown) is inserted into the keyhole. 36.

  Next, by operating the setting change button 37, the setting value displayed on the setting display unit 36 is switched and displayed. Therefore, the setting change button 37 is pressed until the setting value to be determined is displayed on the setting display unit 36. Repeat the operation.

  Then, the start lever 10 is operated while the setting value to be determined is displayed on the setting display unit 36. Next, an operation of returning the rotated setting change key to an angle at which it can be inserted and removed is performed. By performing these operations, the set value is changed.

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

  In this embodiment, the setting value is set in six stages from “setting 1” to “setting 6”, and the setting change is performed in a state where “1” is displayed on the setting display unit 36. When the button 37 is operated, “2” is displayed on the setting display section 36. Thereafter, every time the setting change button 37 is operated, the set value displayed on the setting display section 36 is added and displayed by “1”. The However, when the setting change button 37 is operated in a state where “6” is displayed on the setting display unit 36, “1” is displayed on the setting display unit 36.

  The liquid crystal display device 46 is provided above the reel 17 to provide an effect of displaying moving images, still images, and the like. In addition, the liquid crystal display device 46 is provided for notifying information related to the result of an internal lottery process described later, or notifying information necessary for stopping and displaying a combination of symbols related to winning on the active line. It has been. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 46, like the stop operation order display lamp 30, is based on the winning area determined by the main control board 300, which will be described later, and the optimal stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13. To the player.

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

  The sub control board 400 is provided above the back surface of the front door 3 and is provided for controlling the liquid crystal display device 46 and the speakers 34 and 35. Details of the sub control board 400 will be described later.

  The power supply device 510 is provided inside the cabinet 2 and on the left side of a hopper 520 (described later) in front view, and is provided to supply power to the gaming machine 1.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The main ROM 302 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 301, a data table such as a winning area determination table, data for transmitting a command to the sub control board 400, and the like. Specifically, the main ROM 302 includes a symbol arrangement table described later, a symbol code table described later, a symbol combination table described later, a winning area determination table for RT0 described later, a winning area determination table for RT1 described later, and a winning selection for RT2 described later. An area determination table, a later-described RT3 winning area determination table, a later-described RT4 winning area determination table, a later-described RB winning area determination table, and the like are stored. The table shown here is only a part of the table stored in the main ROM 302, and various other tables are also stored.

  The main RAM 303 is provided with a storage area for storing various data determined by execution of programs by the main CPU 301. Specifically, the main RAM 303 stores (a) an effect transmission data storage area for transmitting a command to a sub-control board 400, which will be described later, and (b) that replaying is in operation. (C) a re-game in-operation flag storage area, (c) a winning area determining random value storage area for storing a random value extracted by a random number generator 304 described later when performing an internal lottery process described later; A game state storage area for storing the game state, (e) a lottery number storage area for storing the number of lotteries when performing an internal lottery process to be described later, and (f) a stepping motor 101, 102, 103 for reels When the stop button 11, 12, 13 is operated with the rotation of the stop button 17, the pressing reference position storage area for storing the pressing reference position acquired when the stop button 11, 12, 13 is operated. A medal insertion number storage area for storing the number of dal, (h) a winning area storage area for storing information related to a winning area determined by an internal lottery process described later, and (i) a number of games that can be played in the RB gaming state. (J) a winning number counter for storing the number of times that a prize can be won in the RB gaming state, (k) bonus game (in addition to “special game”, “BB” and “Bonus”) A payout number counter is provided for counting the number of medals paid out. This bonus game has an end condition that a predetermined number of medals are paid out, and ends when the end condition is satisfied. The termination condition at this time is also referred to as “bonus termination condition”.

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

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

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

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

  The external concentration terminal board 38 is provided inside the gaming machine 1 and, for a hall computer (not shown), (a) a medal insertion signal that can specify the number of medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 6, and (b) a player. The medal payout signal that can specify the number of medals paid out to the player, (c) the game state transition signal that can specify the transition to the RT3 gaming state, and (d) the rotation start of the reel 17 can be specified. It is provided for outputting a predetermined signal such as a reel rotation start signal.

  The relay board 200 includes a 1BET switch 7sw, a MAX-BET switch 8sw, a checkout switch 9sw, a start switch 10sw, a left stop switch 11sw, a middle stop switch 12sw, a right stop switch 13sw, a medal sensor 16s, a start lamp 23, and a BET lamp 24. The stored number display unit 25, the game state display lamp 26, the payout number display unit 27, the insertion possible display lamp 28, the re-game display lamp 29, the selector sensor 39s, the reset key sensor 40s, and the door opening sensor 41s are connected.

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

  The MAX-BET switch 8sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the MAX-BET button 8 by the player. Further, when the operation of the MAX-BET button 8 by the player is detected by the MAX-BET switch 8sw, the relay board 200 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. . Then, the main CPU 301 performs control to use “3” medals from the medals stored by the player based on the reception of the predetermined signal from the relay board 200. The 1 BET switch 7sw and the MAX-BET switch 8sw may be collectively referred to as “BET switches 7sw, 8sw”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The selector sensor 39s is a sensor for detecting fraud. Further, when an illegal act is detected by the selector sensor 39 s, the relay board 200 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Then, the main CPU 301 performs a process performed when an illegal act is detected based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the relay board 200.

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

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

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

  The power supply device 510 includes a power button 511 and a power switch 511sw.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The right reel sensor 113s is a sensor for detecting a reel index indicating that the right reel 17c has rotated once by an optical sensor having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit. The left reel sensor 111s, the middle reel sensor 112s, and the right reel sensor 113s may be collectively referred to as “reel sensors 111s, 112s, 113s”.

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

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

  The cross key detection switch 19sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the cross key 19 by the player. When the operation of the cross key 19 by the player is detected by the cross key detection switch 19sw, the sub-control board 400 performs control based on the operation of the cross key 19 by the player.

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

  The sub CPU 402 reads an effect program stored in the sub ROM 404 and performs a predetermined calculation based on a command from the main control board 300, an input signal of the effect button detection switch 18sw, and the cross key detection switch 19sw. The calculation result is provided to supply the effect control board 410 and the amplifier control board 440.

  The random number generator 403 is provided to generate a random number used when determining an effect or the like performed by the liquid crystal display device 46, the speakers 34, 35, and the like. The random number generator 403 is provided to generate a random number for determining the number of games to be added to the number of games in the ART state described later or the number of games in the ART state described later.

  The sub ROM 404 is provided for storing a program for performing an effect and various table information described later. The sub ROM 404 is mainly composed of a program storage area and a table storage area.

  The sub RAM 405 functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 402 performs arithmetic processing. Specifically, there are provided a storage area for storing various data such as a winning area transmitted from the main control board 300, and a storage area for storing the determined contents and effects data. Specifically, in the sub RAM 405, (a) a state number storage area for storing a state managed by the sub control board 400, and (b) an ART for storing the number of games that can be played in the ART state described later. There are provided a game number counter, (c) an ART ready state transition game number counter for storing the number of games up to the ART ready state in the normal state described later.

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

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

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

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

  The VDP 421 is a so-called image processor, and controls to read image data from the “display frame buffer area” out of the first frame buffer area and the second frame buffer area based on an instruction from the liquid crystal control CPU 422. Then, based on the read image data, a video signal (for example, an LVDS signal or an RGB signal) is generated and output to the general-purpose substrate 45, thereby performing control of displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 46. The VDP 421 includes a control register (not shown), a CG bus I / F, a CPU I / F, a clock generation circuit, an expansion circuit, a drawing circuit, a display circuit, a memory controller, and the like, which are connected by a bus. .

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

  The liquid crystal control ROM 423 is configured by a mask ROM or the like, and includes a control processing program for the liquid crystal control CPU 422, a display list generation program for generating a display list, an animation pattern for displaying an animation of an effect pattern, and animation scene information. Etc. are stored. The animation pattern referred to here is referred to when displaying the animation of the production pattern, and stores a combination of animation scene information included in the production pattern, a display order of each animation scene information, and the like. In the animation scene information, a wait frame (display time), target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), parameters (sprite display position, transfer destination address, etc.), drawing method, and effect image are displayed. Information such as information specifying a display device is stored.

  The liquid crystal control RAM 424 is built in the liquid crystal control CPU 422. The liquid crystal control RAM 424 also functions as a data work area when the liquid crystal control CPU 422 performs arithmetic processing, and is provided to temporarily store data read from the liquid crystal control ROM 423.

  The frame counter 425 is provided to receive a power supply from the power supply board 500 and count the frame counter value. The frame counter 425 stops counting the frame counter value when the supply of power from the power supply board 500 is stopped. Then, when the supply of power by the power supply substrate 500 is resumed, the frame counter 425 initializes the frame counter value registered in the register and resumes counting.

  The CGROM 426 includes a flash memory, an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), an EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), a mask ROM, and the like. Further, the CGROM 426 compresses and stores image data (for example, sprites, movies) and the like that are a set of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 pixels × 32 pixels). This pixel information is composed of color number information for designating a color number for each pixel and an α value indicating the transparency of the image. Further, the CGROM 426 performs reading in units of image data by the VDP 421 and performs image processing in units of frame image data. Further, the CGROM 426 stores palette data in which color number information for specifying a color number and display color information for actually displaying colors are associated with each other without being compressed.

  In this embodiment, the CGROM 426 stores palette data in which color number information for specifying a color number and display color information for actually displaying colors are associated with each other without being compressed. Not limited to this, a configuration in which only a part is compressed may be used. As a movie compression method, various compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

  The VRAM 427 is configured by an SRAM (Static Random Access Memory). Here, the SRAM is a readable / writable memory and is a kind of volatile memory for temporarily holding data. By configuring the VRAM 427 with SRAM, writing and reading of image data can be processed at high speed. The VRAM 427 is configured by a memory map including an arbitrary area, a display list area 1, a display list area 2, a frame buffer area 1, and a frame buffer area 2.

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

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

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

  The start lever effect lamp 42 is composed of a high-intensity light-emitting diode, and is provided to perform an effect visually appealing to the player based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied. Here, the lamp control unit 430 controls lighting / flashing of the start lever effect lamp 42 based on the fact that a predetermined condition such as a case where a predetermined winning area is won is satisfied in an internal lottery process described later. I do.

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

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

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

  The lamp control ROM 432 is provided for storing a program and data for executing an effect. Specifically, the lamp control ROM 432 stores programs, data, and the like relating to light emission of the side lamp 5, the effect lamp 22, the stop operation order display lamp 30, and the start lever effect lamp 42. The lamp control ROM 432 stores programs, data, and the like for moving the rendering device 44 and the liquid crystal display device 46 via the drive board 43.

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

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

  The lower speaker amplifier 441 is provided to amplify the audio signal from the sound source IC 428 and output it to the lower speaker 34.

  The upper speaker amplifier 442 is provided to amplify the audio signal from the sound source IC 428 and output the amplified audio signal to the upper speaker 35.

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

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

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

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

  Further, based on the value of the symbol counter (“00” to “20”), the symbol arrangement table (see FIG. 5), and the symbol code table (see FIG. 6), the symbol displayed in the display window 21 is displayed. The type can be specified. For example, when the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the left reel 17a is “00”, it may be specified that the symbol “bell” at the symbol position “00” is displayed in the middle of the display window 21. it can. Similarly, when the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the left reel 17a is “00”, it is specified that the symbol “watermelon” at the symbol position “01” is displayed in the upper part of the display window 21. It is possible to specify that the symbol “Replay 2” at symbol position “20” is displayed in the lower part of the display window 21. When the symbol displayed on the display window 21 is specified, the main CPU 301 stores “00000110” of the data shown in the symbol code table shown in FIG. 6 in a predetermined storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Is memorized.

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

  The symbol combination table is stored in the main ROM 302 and prescribes symbol combinations determined in advance according to the type of privilege and the number of payouts. Here, when the combination of symbols displayed along the active line matches the symbol combination specified in the symbol combination table, the main CPU 301 pays out medals, activates a re-game, and plays a bonus game ( A privilege such as the operation of a special game is given to the player.

  For example, when the symbol combination “red 7”-“red 7”-“red 7” is displayed on the active line, the main CPU 301 determines that the symbol combination related to “Bonus” is displayed.

  If the symbol combination displayed on the active line does not match the symbol combination defined in the symbol combination table, the game is “lost”.

  In addition to the symbol combinations defined in the symbol combination table shown in FIG. 7, a special symbol combination that is an opportunity to shift to a special gaming state generally called “pseudo bonus” is defined. May be. For example, “red 7” (symbol position 19) − “blue 7” (symbol position 10) − “red 7” (symbol position 03) of the symbols defined in the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. ) To display the symbol combination.

  The “pseudo bonus” at this time is a game that is regarded as a bonus state (Bonus state) in which the number of payouts is limited, and a game in which a predetermined number of payouts are made (game based on difference number management), or a predetermined game This is a game played over the number of games (game by game number management). It should be noted that the fact that the predetermined number of payouts have been made and the game that has been executed over the predetermined number of games are both ended by a ending condition for terminating the pseudo bonus (also referred to as “pseudo bonus ending condition”). It is synonymous with being established.

  More specifically, the possibility (probability) that a combination of symbols related to “bell” and “replay”, which will be described later, is displayed on the active line is higher than the normal state (pseudo bonus state). In this game, an auxiliary effect (navigation effect) for displaying a combination of these symbols on the active line is performed and the order of pressing the buttons is notified.

  Therefore, the player can receive a lot of medals (acquisition of medals) while minimizing the consumption of medals in the “pseudo bonus”.

  The combination of symbols related to the “pseudo bonus” occurs only in a gaming state designated in advance. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, this can occur only when in the ART state. However, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that a combination of symbols related to the pseudo bonus can be generated in the ART state, but the number of the state management table shown in FIG. In the “normal state” of “01”, a combination of symbols related to the pseudo bonus may be generated.

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

  In this embodiment, medals are paid out based on the combination of symbols relating to “middle bell”, “upper bells 01 to 12”, “cherry”, and “watermelon” displayed on the active line. Done.

  Here, the symbol combinations related to “middle bell”, “upper bells 01 to 12”, “cherry”, and “watermelon” may be collectively referred to as “a symbol combination related to winning”. In addition, “middle bell” and “upper bells 01 to 12” may be collectively referred to as “bell” in some cases.

  In the present embodiment, when a combination of symbols related to “middle stage replay 01 to 04”, “preparation replay 01 to 02”, and “ART entry replay 01 to 02” is displayed on the active line, Operation is performed.

  Here, “middle stage replay 01-04”, “preparation replay 01-02”, and “ART rush replay 01-02” may be collectively referred to as “replay” or “replay”.

  Further, “middle stage replays 01 to 04” may be collectively referred to simply as “middle stage replays”. Further, “preparation replays 01 to 02” may be collectively referred to simply as “preparation replays”. In addition, “ART rush replays 01 to 02” may be collectively referred to as “ART rush replay” in some cases.

  Further, “blanks 01 to 22” may be collectively referred to simply as “blanks”.

  In addition, in this embodiment, as an example of a symbol combination related to winning, a symbol combination related to “Cherry” is shown, but in addition, a symbol combination related to “Cherry 1” and “Cherry 2” It is also possible to provide a combination of symbols according to.

  That is, as a combination of symbols related to “cherry”, it is possible to provide a plurality of similar cherry symbols, and when “cherry” is selected, a combination of symbols related to “cherry 1” is shown. Or the combination of symbols related to “Cherry 2” is stopped and displayed in the display window.

  Although the shape of the cherry symbol is the same, the color scheme can be different. Of course, the cherry pattern may be the same.

  The payout number can be the same when the symbol combination related to “Cherry 1” wins and when the symbol combination related to “Cherry 2” wins.

  In this embodiment, the symbol combination related to “Cherry 1” and the symbol combination related to “Cherry 2” can be collectively referred to as the symbol combination related to “Cherry”.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, as an example of the symbol combination related to winning, the symbol combination related to “watermelon” is shown. However, in this “watermelon” as well as “cherry” shown above, It is also possible to provide a combination of symbols related to “watermelon 1” and a combination of symbols related to “watermelon 2”.

  In the present embodiment, the symbol combination related to “Watermelon 1” and the symbol combination related to “Watermelon 2” can be collectively referred to as a symbol combination related to “Watermelon”.

  The symbol combination related to “Cherry” and the symbol combination related to “Watermelon” are the symbols that can be stopped and displayed in the display window when a special winning combination in which a bonus game is performed is won (determined). The same or similar symbols are shown.

  In other words, the special winning combination in which the bonus game is performed is a winning combination in which a symbol of cherry or watermelon can be stopped and displayed in the display window.

  FIG. 8 is a table showing the winning state of the winning combination based on the button stop operation, as well as a diagram showing the transition state between gaming states.

  In FIG. 8A, in addition to information on the winning combination indicated by the winning area for the winning area, the gaming state in which the winning combination can win and the order of button stop operations necessary for the winning are shown. Show.

  FIG. 8A shows an RT0 winning area table, an RT1 winning area table, an RT2 winning area table, an RT3 winning area table, an RT4 winning area table, and an RB, which will be described later with reference to FIGS. It is a table figure which generically names the winning area table for use.

  In these winning area tables, all 30 winning areas from “00” to “29” are defined, but not all winning areas can be determined in all gaming states. This is shown in FIG.

  For example, in the RT0 gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, and the RT4 gaming state, there is a possibility of determining “losing” as the content (winning role) of the winning area “00”, while the RT3 gaming state and the RB gaming state. This indicates that there is no possibility of determining “losing” as the content (winning role) of the winning area “00”. Further, in the RT2 gaming state, there is a possibility of determining “ART rush replay 01” as the contents of the winning area “05” (winning role), while the RT0 gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, the RT3 gaming state, the RT4 gaming state, This indicates that there is no possibility of determining “ART rush replay 01” as the content (winning role) of the winning area “05” in the RB gaming state. Further, in the RT3 gaming state, there is a possibility of determining “special replay” as the contents (winning role) of the winning area “29”, while the RT0 gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, the RT4 gaming state, and the RB gaming. This indicates that there is no possibility of determining “special replay” as the content (winning role) of the winning area “29” in the state.

  In the present embodiment, even if the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are operated at the same symbol position, the winning areas having different combinations of symbols arranged on the active line are provided depending on the stop operation order by the player.

  Specifically, “preparation replay 01-02”, “ART rush replay 01-02”, “push order bell 01-04”, and “BB bell” are the contents of the winning area (winning) When the combination is determined as a combination, the combination of symbols arranged on the active line varies depending on the stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 by the player. For example, when “Bell for BB” is determined as the content (winning role) of the winning area “11” by the internal lottery process described later, even if the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 are operated at the same symbol position, Different combinations of symbols are displayed on the active line when the left stop button 11 is operated first and when the right stop button 13 is operated first.

  That is, when the left stop button 11 is operated for the first time, a combination of symbols “bell-bell-bell” is aligned on the upper line. At this time, the effective line (middle line) is associated with the upper bell. The combination of symbols is displayed. More specifically, one of the symbol combinations “upper bells 01 to 12” is displayed in the “combination name” of the symbol combination table shown in FIG.

  When the right stop button 13 or the middle stop button 12 is first operated, the combination of “bell-bell-bell” symbols on the middle line is aligned with the valid line, so that the middle line on the valid line (middle line). This indicates that a combination of bell symbols is to be displayed. More specifically, it shows that a combination of symbols indicated as “middle bell” is displayed in “combination name” of the symbol combination table shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are operated at the same symbol position, there is a winning area where the combination of symbols aligned on the active line is different regardless of the stop operation sequence by the player. Is provided.

  For example, by an internal lottery process described later, “losing” as the content of the winning area “00” (winning role), “normal replay” as the content of the winning area “02” (winning role), and the content of the winning area “01” ( “Bonus” as the winning role, “Common Bell” as the content of the winning area “12” (winning role), “Weak watermelon” as the content of the winning area “13” (winning role), and the content of the winning area “14” ( When “strong watermelon” is determined as the winning combination), the combination of symbols aligned on the active line is the same no matter what order the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 are operated by the player. . If the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 are not operated at an appropriate timing, the combination of symbols related to winning may not be displayed on the active line.

  In the table shown in FIG. 8A, a winning combination (in particular, “duplicate winning combination” or “specific winning combination”) including a plurality of winning combinations defined as winning combinations is also defined. That is, the four winning roles in the winning areas “15” to “18” and the eight winning roles in the winning areas “21” to “28” are the overlapping winning roles, and all the 12 winning roles are overlapped. It shows that it is a winning role.

  As an example, in FIG. 8 (a), “Bonus” is defined as the content (winning role) of the winning area “01”, and “weak watermelon” as the content (winning role) of the winning area “13”. ”Is specified, and“ Weak Watermelon + BB ”is specified as the content of the winning area“ 15 ”(winning role) as a duplicate winning role including both of these winning roles (BB, weak watermelon) . This winning combination indicates that a weak watermelon was won and that Bonus (BB) was also won.

  This overlapping winning combination is a special winning combination in a combination of predetermined symbols that can control (trigger) a special game such as a bonus or a pseudo bonus performed in a special state. In other words, this special winning combination is a winning combination in which a player can pay out medals (giving game value) by performing an operation (stop operation) to stop a button corresponding to a reel in a predetermined operation order. is there.

  FIG. 8B is a diagram illustrating a movement state between the game states.

  The gaming state transition diagram defines (a) the current gaming state, (b) the gaming state transition condition, and (c) the transition destination gaming state when the gaming state transition condition is satisfied. Here, in the present embodiment, when the current gaming state is the RT0 gaming state, the main CPU 301 displays one of the symbol combinations among the symbol combinations related to “blank” on the active line. Based on this, control is performed to shift the gaming state from the RT0 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state. Further, when the current gaming state is the RT0 gaming state, the main CPU 301 shifts the gaming state from the RT0 gaming state to the RT4 gaming state based on the fact that “Bonus” has been won by an internal lottery process described later. Take control.

  On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the RT1 gaming state, the main CPU 301, based on the fact that one of the symbol combinations related to “preparation replay” is displayed on the active line, Control is performed to shift the gaming state from the RT1 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state. Further, when the current gaming state is the RT1 gaming state, the main CPU 301 shifts the gaming state from the RT1 gaming state to the RT4 gaming state based on the fact that “Bonus” is won by an internal lottery process described later. Take control.

  On the other hand, in the RT2 gaming state, the main CPU 301 changes the gaming state from the RT2 gaming state to the RT1 gaming based on the fact that one of the symbol combinations related to “blank” is displayed on the active line. Control to shift to the state. Further, when the current gaming state is the RT2 gaming state, the main CPU 301 shifts the gaming state from the RT2 gaming state to the RT4 gaming state based on the fact that “Bonus” is won by an internal lottery process described later. Take control.

  In addition, when the current gaming state is the RT2 gaming state, the main CPU 301 is based on the fact that one of the symbol combinations related to “ART rush replay” is displayed on the active line. The game state is controlled to shift from the RT2 game state to the RT3 game state.

  On the other hand, in the RT3 gaming state, the main CPU 301 changes the gaming state from the RT3 gaming state to the RT1 gaming based on the fact that one of the symbol combinations related to “blank” is displayed on the active line. Control to shift to the state. Further, when the current gaming state is the RT3 gaming state, the main CPU 301 shifts the gaming state from the RT3 gaming state to the RT4 gaming state based on the fact that “Bonus” is won by an internal lottery process described later. Take control.

  On the other hand, in the RT4 gaming state, the main CPU 301 changes the gaming state from the RT4 gaming state to the RB gaming based on the fact that any of the symbol combinations related to “Bonus” is displayed on the active line. Control to shift to the state.

  On the other hand, the main CPU 301 changes the gaming state from the RB gaming state to the RT1 game based on the fact that more than “280” medals have been paid out in the RB gaming state (a predetermined payout number has been paid out). Control to shift to the state.

  In the following, the RT0 gaming state may be described as “non-RT gaming state” or “general gaming state”, and the RT1 gaming state to RT4 gaming state may be collectively referred to as “RT gaming state”. .

  The RB gaming state is also simply referred to as “bonus gaming state” and indicates a special gaming state as described above, and includes gaming states such as RB gaming and BB gaming. That is, since BB (big bonus) is composed of a plurality of RBs (regular bonus), it can be said that the origin of this BB is RB. Further, the bonus game can control a special state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state based on the special winning combination.

  Next, the winning area determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. These winning area determination tables (more specifically, RT0 winning area determination table shown in FIG. 9, RT1 winning area determination table shown in FIG. 10, RT2 winning area determination table shown in FIG. 11, RT3 shown in FIG. 12) The winning area determination table for RT, the winning area determination table for RT4 shown in FIG. 13 and the winning area determination table for RB shown in FIG. 14) are stored in the main ROM 302.

  The items of “winning area” and the “content (winning role)” that make up all the six winning area determination tables shown in FIGS. 9 to 14 are all in common, and for each winning role The number of allocations allocated for each setting value is different.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of the RT0 winning area determination table.

  In the RT0 winning area determination table, the contents of the winning area (winning role) include “losing”, “Bonus”, “normal replay”, “push order bell 01 to 04”, “common bell”, “weak watermelon” "," Strong watermelon "," weak watermelon + BB01 "," weak watermelon + BB02 "," strong watermelon + BB01 "," strong watermelon + BB02 "," weak cherry "," strong cherry "," weak cherry + BB01 "," weak cherry " The lottery values are defined for “+ BB02”, “strong cherry + BB01”, “strong cherry + BB02”, “special role 01 + BB01”, “special role 01 + BB02”, “special role 02 + BB01”, and “special role 02 + BB02”.

  In other words, lottery values other than these are not defined, and in the RT0 gaming state, “preparation replay 01-02”, “ART rush replay 01-02”, “BB bell” and “special replay” are the winning areas. It is shown that it is not determined as the content (winning role).

  In the winning area determination table for RT0 shown in FIG. 9, the winning areas “13” to “18” include a winning combination based on a combination of symbols related to “Watermelon” and a combination of symbols related to “Watermelon”. The role is defined.

  The winning ratio between the winning combination of only the symbol combination related to “Watermelon” and the overlapping winning combination including the symbol combination related to “Watermelon” other than the winning combination of only the symbol combination related to “Watermelon” is approximately “1”. Pair 9 ”.

  In the RT0 winning area determination table shown in FIG. 9, the winning areas “19” to “24” include the winning combination based on the symbol combination related to “Cherry” and the symbol combination related to “Cherry”. It is provided for duplicate winning roles.

  The winning ratio (winning ratio) of the winning combination with only the symbol combination related to “Cherry” and the overlapping winning combination including the symbol combination related to “Cherry” other than the winning combination with only the symbol combination related to “Cherry” , Approximately “one to one”.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of the RT1 winning area determination table.

  In this RT1 winning area determination table, “losing”, “Bonus”, “preparation replay 01-02”, “push order bell 01-04”, “common bell”, “Weak watermelon”, “strong watermelon”, “weak watermelon + BB01”, “strong watermelon + BB01”, “weak watermelon + BB02”, “strong watermelon + BB02”, “weak cherry”, “strong cherry”, “weak cherry + BB01”, Lottery values are defined for “weak cherry + BB02”, “strong cherry + BB01”, “strong cherry + BB02”, “special role 01 + BB01”, “special role 01 + BB02”, “special role 02 + BB01”, and “special role 02 + BB02”. That is, other lottery values are not defined, and in the RT1 gaming state, “normal replay”, “ART rush replay 01-02”, “BB bell” and “special replay” are the contents of the winning area ( This indicates that it will not be determined as a winning role.

  In the RT1 winning area determination table shown in FIG. 10, the winning areas “13” to “18” include a winning combination based on a combination of symbols related to “watermelon” and a combination of symbols related to “watermelon”. The role is defined.

  The winning ratio (winning ratio) between the winning combination with only the symbol combination related to “Watermelon” and the winning combination with the symbol combination related to “Watermelon” other than the winning combination only with the symbol combination related to “Watermelon” , Approximately “1 to 9”.

  In the RT1 winning area determination table shown in FIG. 10, the winning areas “19” to “24” include the winning combination based on the symbol combination related to “Cherry” and the symbol combination related to “Cherry”. It is provided for duplicate winning roles.

  The winning ratio between the winning combination of only the symbol combination related to “Cherry” and the overlapping winning combination including the symbol combination related to “Cherry” other than the winning combination of only the symbol combination related to “Cherry” is approximately “1”. Pair 1 ”.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of the RT2 winning area determination table.

  In this RT2 winning area determination table, “losing”, “Bonus”, “ART rush replay 01-02”, “push order bell 01-04”, “common bell” are included as the contents (winning role) of the winning area. , "Weak watermelon", "strong watermelon", "weak watermelon + BB", "strong watermelon + BB", "weak watermelon + RB", "strong watermelon + RB", "weak watermelon", "strong watermelon", "weak watermelon + BB01" , "Weak watermelon + BB02", "strong watermelon + BB01", "strong watermelon + BB02", "weak cherry", "strong cherry", "weak cherry + BB01", "weak cherry + BB02", "strong cherry + BB01", "strong cherry" + BB02 ”,“ Special role 01 + BB01 ”,“ Special role 01 + BB02 ”,“ Special role 02 + BB01 ”,“ Special role 02 + BB02 ” That. In other words, other lottery values are not stipulated, and in the RT2 gaming state, “normal replay”, “preparation replay 01-02”, “BB bell” and special replay ”are the contents of the winning area (winning role ) Is not determined.

  In the RT2 winning area determination table shown in FIG. 11, the winning areas “13” to “18” include a winning combination based on a combination of symbols related to “Watermelon” and a combination of symbols related to “Watermelon”. The role is defined.

  The winning ratio between the winning combination of only the symbol combination related to “Watermelon” and the overlapping winning combination including the symbol combination related to “Watermelon” other than the winning combination of only the symbol combination related to “Watermelon” is approximately “1”. Pair 9 ”.

  In the RT2 winning area determination table shown in FIG. 11, the winning areas “19” to “24” include the winning combination based on the symbol combination related to “Cherry” and the symbol combination related to “Cherry”. It is provided for duplicate winning roles.

  The winning ratio (winning ratio) of the winning combination with only the symbol combination related to “Cherry” and the overlapping winning combination including the symbol combination related to “Cherry” other than the winning combination with only the symbol combination related to “Cherry” , Approximately “one to one”.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of the RT3 winning area determination table.

  In this RT3 winning area determination table, the contents of the winning area (winning role) are “Bonus”, “Normal replay”, “Push order bell 01-04”, “Common bell”, “Weak watermelon”, “Strong” "Watermelon", "weak watermelon + BB01", "strong watermelon + BB01", "weak watermelon + BB02", "strong watermelon + BB02", "weak cherry", "strong cherry", "weak cherry + BB01", "weak cherry + BB02", " Lottery values are defined for “strong cherry + BB01”, “strong cherry + BB02”, “special role 01 + BB01”, “special role 01 + BB02”, “special role 02 + BB01”, “special role 02 + BB02”, and “special replay”. In other words, lottery values other than these are not stipulated, and in the RT3 gaming state, “losing”, “preparation replay 01-02”, “ART entry replay 01-02”, and “BB bell” are the winning areas. It is shown that it is not determined as the content (winning role).

  Only in this RT3 winning area determination table, a lottery value is defined for the special replay of the winning area “29”. This indicates that a symbol related to special replay is displayed in the RT3 gaming state (the ART gaming state stored in the sub-control board 400).

  In the RT3 winning area determination table shown in FIG. 12, the winning areas “13” to “18” include a winning combination based on a combination of symbols related to “watermelon” and a combination of symbols related to “watermelon”. The role is defined.

  The winning ratio between the winning combination of only the symbol combination related to “Watermelon” and the overlapping winning combination including the symbol combination related to “Watermelon” other than the winning combination of only the symbol combination related to “Watermelon” is approximately “1”. Pair 9 ”.

  In the RT3 winning area determination table shown in FIG. 12, the winning areas “19” to “24” include the winning combination based on the symbol combination related to “Cherry” and the symbol combination related to “Cherry”. It is provided for duplicate winning roles.

  The winning ratio (winning ratio) of the winning combination with only the symbol combination related to “Cherry” and the overlapping winning combination including the symbol combination related to “Cherry” other than the winning combination with only the symbol combination related to “Cherry” , Approximately “one to one”.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the RT4 winning area determination table.

  In this RT4 winning area determination table, the contents of the winning area (winning role) include “losing”, “normal replay”, “push order bell 01-04”, “common bell”, “weak watermelon”, “strong” Lottery values are defined for “watermelon”, “weak cherry”, and “strong cherry”. That is, other lottery values are not defined, and in the RT4 gaming state, “Bonus”, “Preparation Replay 01-02”, “ART Inrush Replay 01-02”, “BB Bell”, “Weak Watermelon” + BB01 ”,“ strong watermelon + BB01 ”,“ weak watermelon + BB02 ”,“ strong watermelon + BB02 ”,“ weak cherry + BB01 ”,“ strong cherry + BB01 ”,“ weak cherry + BB02 ”,“ strong cherry + BB02 ”,“ special role 01 + BB01 ” , “Special part 01 + BB02”, “special part 02 + BB01”, “special part 02 + BB02”, and “special replay” are not determined as the contents of the winning area (winning part).

  As will be described in detail later, in the game before the previous time, when “Bonus” is determined as the winning area and the combination of symbols related to “Bonus” is not displayed on the active line, “Bonus” is displayed. Until the symbol combination is displayed on the active line, the symbol combination related to “Bonus” is allowed to be displayed on the active line.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of the RB winning area determination table.

  In the RB winning area determination table, the lottery value is defined only for “BB bell” as the contents of the winning area (winning role). That is, no lottery value other than “Bell for BB” is defined, and in the RB gaming state, “lost”, “Bonus”, “normal replay”, “preparation replay 01 to 02”, “ART rush replay 01” ˜02 ”,“ push order bell 01-04 ”,“ common bell ”,“ weak watermelon + BB01 ”,“ strong watermelon + BB01 ”,“ weak watermelon + BB02 ”,“ strong watermelon + BB02 ”,“ weak cherry + BB01 ”,“ strong “Cherry + BB01”, “Weak Cherry + BB02”, “Strong Cherry + BB02”, “Special Role 01 + BB01”, “Special Role 01 + BB02”, “Special Role 02 + BB01”, “Special Role 02 + BB02”, “Special Replay” are the contents of the winning area ( This means that it will not be decided as a winning role.

  The RT0 winning area determination table, the RT1 winning area determination table, the RT2 winning area determination table, the RT3 winning area determination table, the RT4 winning area determination table, and the RB winning area determination table are collectively referred to as RT. It may be described as a “winning area determination table” in the gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, the RT2 gaming state is a relatively advantageous gaming state for the player because the probability of “losing” being determined as the winning area is lower than the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state. is there. The RT3 gaming state is a relatively advantageous gaming state for the player because there is no probability that “losing” is determined as the winning area compared to the RT2 gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, the RT4 gaming state is a gaming state that shifts when “Bonus” is determined in an internal lottery process described later, and a combination of symbols related to “Bonus” (for example, “Blue 7”). ”-“ Blue 7 ”-“ Blue 7 ”) is a gaming state that is allowed to be displayed on the active line, so that the game is relatively advantageous to the player as compared to other gaming states. State.

  In this embodiment, the RB gaming state has a higher probability that a combination of symbols related to “bell” (BB bell) is displayed on the active line than the other gaming states. This is an advantageous gaming state.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram showing the duplicate winning combination in the winning area determination table shown in FIGS. 9 to 14 and “weak watermelon”, “strong watermelon”, “weak cherry”, “ This is a summary of information on the percentage of duplicate winnings with each winning role of “Strong Cherry”.

  That is, the game is performed based on the lottery value for winning the duplicate winning combination in the winning area determination table shown in FIGS. 9 to 14, but FIG. FIG. 11 is a conceptual diagram showing a bonus winning ratio designation table showing winning ratios for overlapping winning combinations to be won.

  In addition, although this bonus has shown "Bonus" prescribed | regulated to the winning area "01" in the winning area determination table, it is not limited to this and may be a "pseudo bonus".

  In FIG. 15, the bonus winning percentage designation table is composed of an “identification information” item 1501, a “winning role” item 1502, a “winning role remarks” item 1503, a “bonus winning rate” item 1504, and a “winning role ID” item 1505. Has been.

  The bonus winning ratio designation table shown in FIG. 15 is table information referred to in the main control board 300, and is a predetermined winning during an auxiliary game called assist time (AT) or assist replay time (ART). This is conceptual information indicating an execution ratio at which a bonus game performed when a winning combination is controlled.

  The auxiliary game at this time is a game that is performed in a state advantageous to the player that is different from the normal game state, and medals are paid out more than in the normal game state, or the decrease in medals is less than in the normal game state. It is a game played in the state.

  The normal game state at this time indicates a state other than the bonus game state (special game state).

  [Identification information] item 1501 constituting this table includes information regarding the winning combination shown in [winning combination] item 1502 and the ratio of winning combination including bonus set for the winning combination. This is information for identifying records by associating them.

  The [Winning combination] item 1502 is information for designating a winning combination that has been won by the lottery process of the combination performed on the main control board.

  As the winning combination at this time, the type of bonus game that ends when the predetermined number of payouts are completed is the winning combination when the reel symbol based on the winning combination is stopped by the player's button operation on the active line. An associated item can also be specified.

  For example, there is “watermelon” as a winning combination, and only the winning combination can be designated as a winning combination, and a winning combination “watermelon” associated with a big bonus (BB) can be designated as a winning combination.

  As types of bonus games at this time, there are a regular bonus (RB) and a middle bonus (MB) in addition to the above big bonus (BB). The example shown in FIG. 15 shows an example in which a big bonus is associated with a winning combination as a winning combination. As described above, a “pseudo bonus” may be used instead of these bonuses.

  The winning combination indicated in the [Winning combination] item 1502 indicates a combination in which a bonus game may be performed by winning the winning combination. That is, the re-gamer who can start the next game without setting the wager number is not shown in the [Winner] item 1502, and the reel based on the winner on the active line Although the symbol is a winning combination that wins when it is stopped by a player's operation, it indicates that the symbol is not designated as a combination in which a bonus game may be performed.

  Further, a “winning role remarks” item 1503 is information in which explanation items regarding the winning role shown in the “winning role” item 1502 are described. In other words, if only the winning role is shown in the winning role, it indicates that the bonus is not won. If the big bonus is shown in the winning role, the winning bonus is specified. Explain that

  Further, the [bonus winning ratio] item 1504 is information schematically showing the ratio of the bonus game that is won when a predetermined winning combination is won and the ratio that the bonus game is not played. This percentage is based on the status of winning a specific winning role, and when winning a specific winning role, but not winning a bonus, and winning a specific winning role and winning a bonus. Is the ratio of the subset to the entire set.

  In other words, assuming that the winning percentage is the entire set of “100%”, the percentage of the subset that won the specified winning role but won't win the bonus, and won the selected winning role In addition, the percentage of the subset in which the bonus is won is also shown.

The [Winning combination ID] item 1505 is information transmitted from the main control board to the sub control board when winning the winning combination shown in the [Winning combination] item 1502, and identifies the winning combination. It is.
A specific example will be described below with reference to FIG.

  A record in which “1”, “2”, “3” is set in the “identification information” item 1501 is a winning combination (“single winning combination”) that “watermelon (weak watermelon, strong watermelon)” wins alone as a winning combination. ”),“ Watermelon (weak watermelon, strong watermelon) ”, and information in the case of winning one of the double winning combinations that win the bonus in duplicate.

  Among these, the record whose “identification information” item 1501 is “1” indicates “weak watermelon, strong watermelon” in the “winning role” item 1502, so that “weak watermelon”, “strong watermelon” This indicates that one of the “watermelons” was elected alone.

  Further, a record in which the “identification information” item 1501 is “2” indicates “weak watermelon + BB01” and “strong watermelon + BB01” in the “winning role” item 1502, and therefore “weak watermelon + BB01” as the winning role. ”,“ Strong watermelon + BB01 ”, which indicates that“ BB01 ”is also won together with“ weak watermelon ”or“ strong watermelon ”.

  Furthermore, the record whose “identification information” item 1501 is “3” indicates that “weak watermelon + BB02” and “strong watermelon + BB02” are won in the “winning role” item 1502, which indicates that “weak watermelon” ”Or“ Strong watermelon ”, and“ BB02 ”is also shown in a state of being won repeatedly.

  Also, “10%” is shown in the “bonus winning ratio” item 1504 for the “winning winning” item 1502 and the “winning winning ratio” item 1504 corresponding to the double winning winning combination in which the bonus is doubled together with “weak watermelon” or “strong watermelon”.

  This shows the ratio between the case where a winning combination with “weak watermelon” or “strong watermelon” is won and the case where a single winning combination of “weak watermelon” or “strong watermelon” is won. That is, when the identification information indicated by the [identification information] item 1501 is based on “1”, “2”, and “3”, the ratio of the identification information “2” and “3” is indicated.

  In other words, this indicates the percentage (expected degree) of winning the bonus together with “weak watermelon” or “strong watermelon”.

  More specifically, in the record in which the [Winning combination] item 1502 is “weak watermelon + BB01” or “strong watermelon + BB01”, “5%” is indicated as the [bonus winning ratio] item 1504, and [ In the record in which the “winning combination” item 1502 is “weak watermelon + BB02” or “strong watermelon + BB02”, “5%” is shown as the “bonus winning ratio” item 1504.

  For this reason, when a winning combination including “weak watermelon” or “strong watermelon” is won in the lottery process of the role on the main control board, a bonus game is not performed together with the “weak watermelon” or “strong watermelon”. The ratio is “90%”, and conversely, the ratio of winning the “weak watermelon” or “strong watermelon” and playing bonus games is “10%”.

  From the above, it is shown that the possibility (ratio) of bonus game is “10%” when “weak watermelon” or “strong watermelon” is won as the winning combination.

  This is based on the premise that a predetermined winning combination has been won, and shows the total percentage of bonus games that are won regardless of the type of bonus game.

  In addition, FIG. 15 shows that a bonus game is played at “50%” when one of the other winning roles “weak cherry” or “strong cherry” is won. The probability that the bonus game “BB01” will be played is “20%”, and the probability that the bonus game “BB02” will be played is “30%”. That is, the probability that different types of bonus games are played is different.

  Further, it is shown that when either “special role 01” or “special role 02” is won as a winning combination, a bonus game is played at “100%”.

  Accordingly, in FIG. 15, the three roles “watermelon (weak watermelon, strong watermelon)” and “cherry (weak cherry, strong cherry)” that are defined as possible roles (double winning combination) in FIG. , The ratio of the bonus game to be played is different for each “special role (special role 01, special role 02)”.

  From the viewpoint of the player, among the selected winning roles, “watermelon (weak watermelon, strong watermelon)”, “cherry (weak cherry, strong cherry)”, “special role (special role 01, special role 02) The possibility that a bonus game will be played is estimated. In other words, the reliability (expected degree) (bonus reliability (expected degree)) at which the bonus game is played differs depending on the winning combination.

  By making the effect at this time an effect that tells the player whether or not the bonus has been won (for example, an effect of notifying whether or not the bonus has been won by pressing the effect button), The gameability that would be expected to win the bonus will be improved.

  In FIG. 15, when “special role 01” or “special role 02” is selected as the winning combination, the percentage of bonus games not being played is “0%”, so the big bonus 01 (BB01) or This indicates that any of the big bonus 02 (BB02) is always performed (100%).

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

  The state management table is provided in the sub ROM 404 and is provided for the sub CPU 402 to recognize the current state. Specifically, the state management table defines the state name and the number corresponding to each state name. In the state management table in the present embodiment, the “normal state” with the state number “01”, the state “ART ready state” with the number “02”, “ART state” with the state number “03”, “Bonus winning state” with the state number “04”, “Bonus state” and state with the state number “05” A “pseudo bonus state” with the number “06” is defined. In this embodiment, the state management table is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the state management table may not be provided. When the state management table is not provided, the sub CPU 402 performs control to update the state number based on a program stored in the sub ROM 404 when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  Next, the state transition diagram will be described with reference to FIG.

  The state transition diagram includes (a) a state managed by the sub-control board 400, (b) a condition for shifting a state managed by the sub-control board 400, and (c) managed by the sub-control board 400. When the condition for the state transition is satisfied, the state of the transition destination of the state managed by the sub control board 400 is defined.

  Specifically, in the normal state, the value of the ART ready state transition game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405 becomes “0”, or the value of the ART game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405 is Based on the fact that it is not “0”, that is, the value of the ART game number counter is “1” or more, the state managed by the sub-control board 400 is shifted from the normal state to the ART ready state. The latter is a condition under which an ART game that is resumed after a bonus game is performed in the Bonus state through a Bonus winning state described later by winning “Bonus” in the ART state described later.

  Further, in the normal state, when information included in a reel rotation start acceptance command described later includes information indicating that “Bonus” has been determined as the winning area (for example, “weak watermelon + BB01”), the sub control board The state managed by 400 is shifted from the normal state to the Bonus winning state.

  On the other hand, in the ART ready state, when the information included in the display determination command to be described later is information indicating that a combination of symbols related to the ART rush replay is displayed on the active line, it is managed by the sub control board 400. The state is shifted from the ART ready state to the ART state. Further, in the ART preparation state, when information included in a reel rotation start acceptance command, which will be described later, includes information indicating that “Bonus” has been determined as the winning area, the state managed by the sub control board 400 is determined as ART. The preparation state is shifted to the Bonus winning state.

  This ART ready state shows a state before shifting to the ART state, which will be described later, and is a state in which a combination of symbols related to the ART rush replay for shifting to the ART state is displayed before being displayed on the active line It is.

  In the ART state, the value of the ART game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405 is “0”, and the information included in the display determination command to be described later indicates that the combination of symbols related to the blank is on the effective line. In the case of the information indicating that it is displayed on the screen, the state managed by the sub-control board 400 is shifted from the ART state to the normal state. In the ART state, when information included in a reel rotation start acceptance command, which will be described later, includes information indicating that “Bonus” has been determined as the winning area, the state managed by the sub control board 400 is the ART state. To the Bonus winning state. Further, in the ART state, a state managed by the sub-control board 400 when information included in a display determination command described later is information indicating that a combination of symbols related to the pseudo bonus is displayed on the active line. However, the ART state is shifted to the pseudo bonus state.

  In this ART state, the sub CPU 402 gives the player a combination of symbols related to a bell, which is an example of a winning combination that receives a payout of a game medium such as a medal, and a replay (more specifically, Stop operation (operation procedure) of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 for the combination of symbols related to the effective line) (excluding normal replay in which replay is established regardless of the operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13) This is a state in which control for displaying (notifying) the above-described order on the liquid crystal display 46 is performed. As a result, the player performs a stop operation on the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 based on the display content of the stop order, thereby relating to a specific winning combination that is an example of a winning combination that receives a payout of game media such as medals. The combination of symbols can be displayed on the active line.

  An example of the specific winning combination is “bell”, and a combination of symbols related to the bell is displayed on the active line, so that a predetermined number of medals can be paid out.

  In the Bonus winning state, the information included in the display determination command described later is managed by the sub control board 400 when the combination of symbols related to “Bonus” is displayed on the active line. The state is shifted from the Bonus winning state to the Bonus state.

  Further, in the Bonus state (special game state), the state managed by the sub-control board 400 is shifted from the Bonus state to the normal state based on the reception of the Bonus end command.

  The Bonus state indicates a state in which a predetermined number of medals can be paid out, and for each game, the sub CPU 402 is a combination of symbols related to the bell, which is an example of a winning combination that receives payout of game media such as medals. Is completed, and when the predetermined number of payouts are completed, the process ends when a Bonus end command is received from the main control board.

  In addition, when a predetermined number of games (number of pseudo bonus games) is completed in the pseudo bonus state (specific game state), the state managed by the sub control board 400 is shifted from the pseudo bonus state to the ART state. The ART state after the transition at this time is the game played in the state immediately before the transition to the pseudo bonus state (the state of the remaining ART game number counter or the like).

  This pseudo bonus state is a combination of symbols related to the bell, which is an example of a winning combination in which the sub CPU 402 receives payout of game media such as medals to a player for a predetermined number of games (number of pseudo bonus games). Is a state in which control for displaying (notifying) on the liquid crystal display device 46 the order of stop operations (operation procedures) of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 for aligning the active lines with each other is performed.

  The state transition diagram defines the correspondence between the state managed by the sub control board 400 and the gaming state managed by the main control board 300. Specifically, when the state managed by the sub control board 400 is the normal state, the gaming state managed by the main control board 300 is in principle the RT0 gaming state or the RT1 gaming state. Similarly, when the state managed by the sub control board 400 is the ART ready state, the gaming state managed by the main control board 300 is in principle the RT2 gaming state, and the state managed by the sub control board 400 is ART. In the case of the state, the gaming state managed by the main control board 300 is in principle the RT3 gaming state, and when the state managed by the sub control board 400 is the Bonus winning state, the gaming state managed by the main control board 300 Is in the RT4 gaming state in principle, and when the state managed by the sub control board 400 is the Bonus state, the gaming state managed by the main control board 300 is in principle the RB gaming state.

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

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

  Further, as an exception when the state managed by the sub control board 400 is the ART state, for example, the state managed by the sub control board 400 is the ART state, and the value of the ART game number counter is not “0”. When the gaming state managed by the main control board 300 is the RT3 gaming state, the winning area “10” is determined by an internal lottery process to be described later, and the left stop button 11 is first operated by the player, When the combination of symbols is displayed on the activated line, the gaming state managed by the main control board 300 becomes the RT1 gaming state, but the state managed by the sub-control board 400 remains in the ART state.

  In the example shown above, the correspondence relationship between the state managed by the sub-control board 400 and the game state managed by the main control board 300 is defined, but the present invention is not limited to this. It may be configured to manage each state. More specifically, in the main control board, the RT gaming state (RT0 gaming state to RT4 gaming state, RB), together with three states of the ART ready state, the ART state, the ART ready state, and the normal state that is not any of the ART ready state. (Game state) may be managed.

  Next, the effect determination table will be described based on FIG.

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

  Here, in the present embodiment, the effect determination table includes (a) a normal state effect determination table used when the state managed by the sub CPU 402 is a normal state, and (b) a state managed by the sub CPU 402. An ART ready state effect determination table used in the ART ready state, (c) an ART state effect determination table used when the state managed by the sub CPU 402 is the ART state, and (d) managed by the sub CPU 402. An effect determination table for the Bonus winning state used when the state to be played is the Bonus winning state, (e) an effect determining table for the Bonus state used when the state managed by the sub CPU 402 is the Bonus state, and (f). Used when the state managed by the sub CPU 402 is a pseudo bonus state Effect determination table for the pseudo bonus state is provided to be.

  Details of the effect determination process will be described later using a flowchart.

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

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

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

  Next, the Bonus state ART game number determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The Bonus state ART game number determination table is provided in the sub ROM 404. The Bonus state ART game number determination table is a game that the sub control board 400 can play in the ART state based on information relating to a combination of symbols included in a display determination command described later received from the main control board 300. It is provided to determine the number of games to be added to the number.

  In addition, the Bonus state ART game number determination table is configured by the Bonus state ART game number determination table used at the time of (a) “BB”, and the Bonus state ART game number determination table is based on the combination of symbols displayed on the active line. With reference to the Bonus state ART game number determination table, the number of games to be added to the number of games that can be played in the ART state is determined.

  Specifically, when the information related to “BB” is stored in the BB information storage area provided in the sub RAM 405, the symbol included in the display determination command described later received from the main control board 300 is displayed. When the information related to the combination is information related to “upper bell”, the sub CPU 402 determines “5” games as the number of games to be added with the probability of “16384/65536”, and with the probability of “32768/65536”. Then, “10” games are determined as the number of games to be added, and “20” games are determined as the number of games to be added with a probability of “16384/65536”.

  On the other hand, when information related to “BB” is stored in the BB information storage area provided in the sub-RAM 405, it relates to a combination of symbols included in a display determination command described later received from the main control board 300. If the information is related to “middle bell”, “0” game is determined as the number of games to be added. Specifically, as will be described later, the sub-control board 400, when information related to “BB” is stored in the BB information storage area provided in the sub-RAM 405, in the subsequent Bonus state, The control which alert | reports the stop operation order of the stop button 11, 12, 13 for the combination of the symbol which concerns on a valid line to be displayed is performed. Therefore, when the information related to the symbol combination included in the display determination command described later received from the main control board 300 is information related to the “middle bell”, the player is notified of the stop notified by the sub control board 400. Since the stop operation order of the buttons 11, 12, and 13 is ignored, control is performed to determine “0” game as the number of games to be added as a penalty.

  FIG. 21 shows the number of games (additional number of games) added to (added to, or added to) an auxiliary game (AT game, ART game) that assists in winning a predetermined winning combination in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the addition game number setting table which set ().

  In FIG. 21, the added game number setting table is a table stored in the sub ROM 404 and referred to by the sub CPU 402, and includes a [Winner ID] item 2101, [Winner] item 2102, and [Additional Game Count]. An item 2103 and an “Explanation of the number of added games” item 2104 are included.

  The [Winning combination ID] item 2101 at this time is an item corresponding to the [Winning combination ID] item 1505 constituting the bonus winning ratio designation table shown in FIG. 15, and is sent from the main control board 300 to the sub control board 400. The winning combination can be identified by the winning combination ID. In the above, this winning combination ID is also referred to as a winning area.

  The winning combination ID is not limited to merely identifying the winning combination (winning combination), and is information that can specify information on the bonus winning ratio for the winning combination.

  For example, the “role ID 002” shown in the “winning role ID” item 2101 is “watermelon (weak watermelon, strong watermelon)” as the winning role, and is also given to “big bonus 01 (BB01)” by this winning role. This indicates that the winning ratio of the big bonus is “10%” when the winning combination “watermelon” is won. In addition, the “role ID 006” shown in the “winning role ID” item 2101 is “cherry (weak cherry, strong cherry)” as the winning role, and “Big Bonus 02 (BB02)” is also won by this winning role. It can be specified that the winning ratio of the big bonus is “50%” when the winning combination “Cherry” is won.

  [Winning combination] item 2102 is information regarding the winning combination (winning combination).

  [Additional number of games] item 2103 is an item in which the number of additional games specified for the winning combination ID is set on the sub-control board that has received the instruction command from the main control board, and is added to the game in the auxiliary game The number of games to be added (added) (number of added games) is shown. As will be described later, the number of additional games is a value for updating an ART game end condition that is advantageous by the player, and may be simply referred to as an “update value”.

  Therefore, the number of added games is set in association (associated) with the winning combination identified by the winning combination ID and the winning ratio of the bonus when the winning combination is won.

  At this time, although the number of games set in the “number of added games” item 2103 is set in association (associated) with the winning combination and the winning ratio of the bonus when winning the winning combination, the type of winning combination The number of additional games is set for each. That is, the number of added games is set for each of the winning roles “watermelon”, “cherry”, and “special role”.

  The number of added games is information based on the winning ratio (expected degree) of the bonus when winning the winning combination, and is an ART game game that is an end condition for terminating the ART game (referred to as “ART game end condition”). This is the number of games added in addition to the number of times (the number of additional games). In other words, it indicates that the end condition of the ART game is extended (or updated), which indicates that the player is more advantageous than before being extended (before being updated). The termination condition at this time is also referred to as “ART game (auxiliary game) termination condition”.

  FIG. 21 shows a state where the number of added games is set for each type of winning combination.

  It can be said that the number of added games is a value (updated value) corresponding to the winning combination.

  In addition, in FIG. 21, the number of added games is a value set according to the winning ratio of the bonus when winning the winning combination, and thus can be said to be a value according to the winning ratio of the bonus. This value is the same as or approximate to the bonus winning ratio value (a value related to the winning ratio value).

  As an example, the “winning combination ID” item 2101 in FIG. 21 is associated with “combination ID 001”, “combination ID 002”, and “combination ID 003” with an additional number of games “10 games”. This is because “10%” is shown as the winning ratio of the bonus when the winning combination “watermelon (weak watermelon or strong watermelon)” is won in the “bonus winning ratio” item 1504 in FIG. The number of games is set by adding “10 games” which is the same value as the bonus winning ratio “10”.

  In addition, the winning combination IDs “Position ID 004”, “Position ID 005”, and “Position ID 006” shown in the “Winning combination ID” item 2101 in FIG. 21 correspond to the winning combination “Cherry (weak cherry or strong cherry)”. As the winning ratio of the bonus when winning the winning combination “cherry (weak cherry or strong cherry)”, “50%” is shown in the “bonus winning ratio” item 1504 in FIG. Therefore, “50 games” having the same value as “50”, which is the percentage value of the bonus winning ratio, is set as the number of games.

  Furthermore, the winning combination IDs shown in the [Winning combination ID] item 2101 in FIG. 21 correspond to the “combination ID 007” and “combination ID 008” corresponding to the winning combination “special combination (special combination 01, special combination 02)”. As a bonus winning ratio when winning the winning combination “special role (special role 01, special role 02)”, “100%” is shown in the “bonus winning rate” item 1504 in FIG. Therefore, “100 games” having the same value as “100”, which is the ratio value of the bonus winning ratio, is added as the number of games.

  In the example shown in FIG. 21, when the winning combination is won, the number of games is added to the same value as the percentage value of the winning ratio for winning the bonus together with the winning combination. However, the number of games is not limited to this. A value calculated using a predetermined allowable rate may be used as the ratio value of the winning ratio for winning the bonus together with the winning combination when the winning combination is won. That is, it indicates that it is not always necessary to make the ratio value of the winning ratio to win the winning combination equal to the number of added games.

  When the number of added games is calculated using this allowable rate (rounded off or rounded off after the decimal point), the result is as follows.

  If the allowable rate is “20%”, the number of additional games when winning the winning role “watermelon (weak watermelon or strong watermelon)” will be in the range of “8-12”, and the winning role “cherry (weak cherry) (Or strong cherry) ”is won in the range of“ 40-60 ”, and the number of added games when winning the“ special role (special role 01 or special role 02) ”is“ 80- 120 ”.

  An additional number of games may be set within these ranges.

  From the above, the number of additional games (additional auxiliary games) to be added to the number of games (number of auxiliary games) in the ART gaming state (auxiliary games) is associated with the execution rate at which bonus games (special games) are controlled. Further, it is indicated that the number of additional games (the number of additional auxiliary games) is associated with a specific winning combination (specific winning combination, more specifically, overlapping winning combination).

  In the above description, the end condition is established by digesting the number of games. However, the present invention is not limited to merely digesting the number of games, and the end condition may be satisfied by paying out a predetermined number of games. Good. In addition, the above shows that the end condition is changed (updated) by adding the number of added games (that is, by updating the update value), but simply adding (adding) the number of games. However, the end condition may be changed by adding a predetermined number of payouts.

  That is, the end condition is not satisfied by executing the number of games designated in advance, but the end condition is satisfied by executing the number of games until a predetermined number of payouts are completed.

  Furthermore, in this way, the fact that the end condition is satisfied by executing the number of games until the predetermined number of payouts is completed means that the end condition for ending the auxiliary game in the ART game state is managed by the number of payouts. It can be said that they are doing (difference number management).

  This “a predetermined number of payouts” means that the number obtained by subtracting the number of game media (medals) inserted in the auxiliary game from the number of payouts (payout number) is a predetermined number (difference) Number of sheets).

  [Explanation of the number of added games] item 2104 is an item in which a description of the number of added games shown in the [Number of added games] item 2103 is described.

  FIG. 50 shows an example of a screen showing the player that the number of additional games shown above has been added (added or added) in an auxiliary game (AT game, ART game) that assists in winning a predetermined winning combination. 51 and 52.

  FIG. 50 is a screen showing that the addition of the total “10G” has been performed in two steps. That is, when the winning combination relating to “watermelon (weak watermelon, strong watermelon)” is won, it is notified that the number of games based on “10%”, which is the expected degree of bonus game play, has been added.

  FIG. 51 is a screen showing that a total of “50G” has been added in five times. That is, when the winning combination related to “cherry (weak cherry, strong cherry)” is won, it is notified that the number of games based on “50%”, which is the expected degree of bonus game play, has been added.

  FIG. 52 is a screen showing that the addition of the total “100G” has been performed four times. That is, when the winning combination related to “special role (special role 01, special role 02)” is won, it is notified that the number of games based on “100%”, which is the expected degree of bonus game play, has been added. is there.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the main loop process will be described with reference to FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In S108, the main CPU 301 performs a symbol code setting process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of updating the value of the carry flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 when the winning area determined by the internal lottery process is “Bonus”. Then, when the process of S108 ends, the process proceeds to S109.

  In step S109, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a reel rotation start acceptance command. Specifically, a process of setting a reel rotation start acceptance command having information related to the winning area determined in S 107 in the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. Then, when the process of S109 ends, the process proceeds to S110.

  In S110, the main CPU 301 performs a reel rotation start preparation process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process for setting a minimum one game time. Then, when the process of S110 ends, the process proceeds to S111.

  In S111, the main CPU 301 performs a reel rotation start process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting data for rotating the reel 17 at a constant speed by driving the stepping motors 101, 102, and 103 via the reel control board 100. Then, when the process of S111 ends, the process proceeds to S112.

  In S112, the main CPU 301 performs reel rotation processing which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the processing, the main CPU 301 performs control to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel 17 based on the fact that the stop switches 11sw, 12sw, and 13sw have detected a stop operation on the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 by the player. . Then, when the process of S112 ends, the process proceeds to S113.

  In step S113, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a reel stop command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 detects information regarding the type of the reel 17 that has stopped, and the stop switches 11sw, 12sw, and 13sw detected a stop operation on the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 by the player with respect to the sub-control board 400. In order to transmit the reel stop command having the information related to the symbol position at the time of the operation and the information related to the symbol code corresponding to the symbol position, a process of setting the reel stop command in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303 is performed. Do. Then, when the process of S113 ends, the process proceeds to S114.

  In S114, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not all reels have been stopped. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not all the reels 17 rotated by the reel rotation start process of S110 have been stopped by operating the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13. If it is determined that all reels have been stopped (Yes in S114), the process proceeds to S115, and if it is determined that any reel has not been stopped (No in S114), The process proceeds to S112.

  In S115, the main CPU 301 performs a display determination process that will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of calculating the number of payouts according to the winning symbol combination. Then, when the process of S115 ends, the process proceeds to S116.

  In S116, the main CPU 301 performs a payout process. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of paying out medals by driving the hopper 520 via the power supply substrate 500. Then, when the process of S116 ends, the process proceeds to S117.

  In S117, the main CPU 301 performs a game state transition process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the gaming state based on the combination of symbols displayed on the active line. When the process of S117 is completed, the process proceeds to S101, and the main loop process is repeatedly executed.

  Next, the start lever check process performed by the process of S106 of FIG. 23 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a subroutine of start lever check processing.

  In S106-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the start switch is ON. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether the value of the medal insertion number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is “3”, or (b) the re-game in-operation flag provided in the main RAM 303. When the re-game in-operation flag in the storage area is ON, processing is performed to determine whether or not the start switch 10sw has detected an operation of the start lever 10 by the player. If it is determined that the start switch is ON (Yes in S106-1), the process proceeds to S106-2. If it is determined that the start switch is not ON (S106-1) No), the process of S106-1 is repeatedly executed until the start switch is turned on.

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

  Next, based on FIG. 25, the internal lottery process performed by the process of S107 of FIG. 23 is demonstrated. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the internal lottery process.

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

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

  In S107-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for acquiring the number of lotteries. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of acquiring the number of lotteries based on the gaming state acquired by the process of S107-2. Here, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 acquires “14” as the number of lotteries regardless of the value of the game state storage area provided in the main RAM 303, and is provided in the main RAM 303. Processing to store in the lottery count storage area is performed. Then, when the process of S107-3 ends, the process proceeds to S107-4.

  In S107-4, the main CPU 301 performs a lottery data acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of acquiring a lottery value in the winning area corresponding to the current number of lotteries. For example, when the set value is “1” and the number of lotteries is “14”, a process of obtaining a random value “289” related to “Cherry” is performed. When the set value is “1” and the number of lotteries is “13”, a process of acquiring a random value “600” related to “watermelon” is performed. Then, when the process of S107-4 ends, the process proceeds to S107-5.

  In S107-5, the main CPU 301 performs a calculation update process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 corresponds to the current number of lotteries acquired by the process of S107-4 from the random number value stored in the winning area determination random value storage area provided in the main RAM 303. A process of subtracting the lottery value of the winning area is performed, and a process of updating the value of the random number stored in the winning area determining random value storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to the value obtained by the subtraction is performed. Then, when the process of S107-5 ends, the process proceeds to S107-6.

  In S107-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning is made. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the winning area determination random value storage area of the main RAM 303 is a negative value. If it is determined that the game has been won (Yes in S107-6), the process proceeds to S107-7. On the other hand, if it is determined that it has not been won (No in S107-6), the process proceeds to S107-8.

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

  In S107-8, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the number of lotteries. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value stored in the lottery count storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of S107-8 ends, the process proceeds to S107-9.

  In S107-9, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the number of lotteries is “0”. Specifically, as a result of subtracting “1” from the value stored in the lottery count storage area provided in the main RAM 303 by the processing of S107-8, the main CPU 301 results in the value of the lottery count storage area being “ A process of determining whether or not “0” has been reached is performed. If it is determined that the number of lotteries is “0” (Yes in S107-9), the internal lottery process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to S108 of the main loop process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of lotteries is not “0” (No in S107-9), the process proceeds to S107-4.

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

  Next, the symbol code setting process performed by the process of S108 in FIG. 23 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a subroutine of symbol code setting processing.

  In the figure code setting process, the main CPU 301 first performs a winning area acquisition process for loading the data stored in the process of S107-7 of the internal lottery process (see FIG. 25) (S108-1).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the bonus is won (108-2). Specifically, based on the data loaded by the process of S108-1, a process for determining whether data related to Bonus is stored is performed.

  If it is determined that the Bonus is won (Yes in S108-2), the main CPU 301 stores the data stored in S107-7 of the internal lottery process (see FIG. 25) and bonus check data. A logical product operation (not shown) is performed, and the processing result is stored in a carry flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 (S108-3).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the Bonus is not won (No in S108-2), the main CPU 301 performs the process in S108-5.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the RT4 gaming state (S108-4). Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing “information relating to the RT4 gaming state” in the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303.

  By this process, when it is determined that a bonus game is to be performed, RT4 game state information is set in the game state storage area as state information relating to the bonus game state (special game state) in which the bonus game (special game) is performed, It will be held.

  If a symbol related to the bonus game is displayed while this state is maintained, the bonus game (special game) is controlled in the subsequent games.

  When such processing is performed, the symbol code setting processing subroutine is terminated.

  If the main CPU 301 determines that it is not at the time of bonus winning in the processing for determining whether or not the bonus is won in S108-2, the main CPU 301 determines the value of the winning area storage area provided in the main RAM 303 and the carry. An exclusive OR operation is performed on the value in the flag storage area, and a Bonus flag setting process for storing the calculation result in the winning area storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is performed (S108-5).

  This completes the symbol code setting subroutine.

  Next, the reel rotation start preparation process performed by the process of S110 of FIG. 23 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 27 shows a subroutine for reel rotation start preparation processing.

  In S110-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a minimum of one game time has elapsed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the timer counter set by the process of S110-2 described later has become “0” in the previous game. If it is determined that the minimum 1 game time has elapsed (Yes in S110-1), the process proceeds to S110-2, and if it is determined that the minimum 1 game time has not elapsed ( No in S110-1), the process of S110-1 is repeatedly executed until a minimum of one game time has elapsed.

  In S110-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a minimum one game time. Specifically, in order to suppress gambling for a game, the main CPU 301 prevents the time from the process of S110-2 in the current game to the process of S110-2 in the next game from being less than a minimum of one game time. Then, a process of setting a minimum one game time in the timer counter is performed. Here, in the present embodiment, the minimum one game time is about 4.1 seconds. Then, when the process of S110-2 ends, the process proceeds to S110-3.

  In S110-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a constant speed rotation waiting time. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a waiting time until the rotation speed of the reel 17 reaches a constant speed. Then, when the process of S110-3 ends, the process proceeds to S110-4.

  In S110-4, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a reel rotation start command. Specifically, in order for the main CPU 301 to transmit a reel rotation start command having information indicating that the rotation of the reel 17 is started to the sub-control board 400, the reel rotation start command is sent to the effect of the main RAM 303. To set in the transmission data storage area. When the process of S110-4 is completed, the reel rotation start preparation process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to S111 of the main loop process.

  Next, based on FIG. 28, the reel rotation process performed by the process of S112 of FIG. 23 will be described. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a subroutine of reel rotation processing.

  In S112-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the stop button is pressed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the stop switches 11sw, 12sw, and 13sw have detected an operation of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 by the player. If it is determined that the stop button is pressed (Yes in S112-1), the process proceeds to S112-2. If it is determined that the stop button is not pressed (S112-1). No), the reel rotation process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to S113 of the main loop process.

  In S112-2, the main CPU 301 performs a pressing reference position acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 acquires the pressing reference position based on the target reel 17 and the counter value of the pulses supplied to the stepping motors 101, 102, and 103, and is provided in the main RAM 303. A process of storing in the pressing reference position storage area is performed. Then, when the process of S112-2 ends, the process proceeds to S112-3.

  In S112-3, the main CPU 301 performs a sliding frame number acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines the number of sliding frame determination table (not shown) provided in the main ROM 302, the winning area determined by the internal lottery process, the stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 and the like. Based on this, the number of sliding frames is acquired. Here, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining the number of sliding frames within the range of “0” frames to “4” frames as the number of sliding frames. Then, when the process of S112-3 is completed, the process proceeds to S112-4.

  In S112-4, the main CPU 301 performs a reel stop process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of stopping the control reel based on the pressing reference position acquired by the process of S112-2 and the number of sliding frames acquired by the process of S112-3. When the process of S112-4 is completed, the subroutine for the reel rotation process is terminated, and the process proceeds to S113 of the main loop process.

  Next, based on FIG. 29, the display determination process performed by the process of S115 of FIG. 23 is demonstrated. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a subroutine of display determination processing.

  In S115-1, the main CPU 301 performs a display determination error detection process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether the combination of symbols displayed on the active line is not abnormal based on the winning area determined by the internal lottery process and the combination of symbols displayed on the active line. Judgment is made. Then, when the process of S115-1 is completed, the process proceeds to S115-2.

  In S115-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a display determination error has been detected. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not an abnormality has been detected by the display determination error detection process of S115-1. If it is determined that a display determination error has been detected (Yes in S115-2), the process proceeds to S115-3, and if it is determined that a display determination error has not been detected (S115- 2), the process proceeds to S115-5.

  In S115-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a display determination error command. Specifically, in order for the main CPU 301 to transmit a display determination error command having information related to the display determination error to the sub control board 400, the display determination error command is stored in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303. Perform the setting process. Then, when the process of S115-3 is completed, the process proceeds to S115-4.

  In S115-4, the main CPU 301 performs display error detection processing. Specifically, since the main CPU 301 determines that a display determination error has been detected in the processing of S115-2 (Yes in S115-2), the symbol related to the winning area that has not been determined by the internal lottery processing Since this combination is displayed on the active line, a display determination error detection process is performed to make it impossible to recover from the error state. Then, when the process of S115-4 is completed, the main CPU 301 ends the process without returning to the main loop process of FIG.

  In S115-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not replay display is in progress. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a combination of symbols related to replay is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that the replay is being displayed (Yes in S115-5), the process proceeds to S115-6, and if it is determined that the regame is not being displayed (in S115-5). No), the process proceeds to S115-7.

  In S115-6, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on the re-game in-operation flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on the re-game in-operation flag in the re-game in-operation flag storage area of the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of S115-6 ends, the process proceeds to S115-9.

  In S115-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a winning symbol is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that a winning symbol is displayed (Yes in S115-7), the process proceeds to S115-8, and if it is determined that a winning symbol is not displayed (S115-7). No), the process proceeds to S115-9.

In S115-8, the main CPU 301 performs a payout number calculation process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of calculating the number of payouts based on a combination of symbols related to winnings displayed on the active line and a symbol combination table (see FIG. 7). Then, when the process of S115-8 is completed, the process proceeds to S115-9.
(S115-9)

  In step S115-9, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a display determination command. Specifically, in order for the main CPU 301 to transmit a display determination command having information related to the combination of symbols displayed on the effective line to the sub-control board 400, the display determination command is used for effects in the main RAM 303. Performs processing to set in the transmission data storage area. When the process of S115-13 is completed, the display determination process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to S116 of the main loop process.

  Next, based on FIG. 30, the game state transition process performed by the process of S117 of FIG. 23 will be described. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the game state transition process.

  In S117-1, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not it is in the RB gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the current gaming state is the RB gaming state based on the value of the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the player is in the RB gaming state (Yes in S117-1), the process proceeds to S117-2, and if it is determined that the player is not in the RB gaming state (No in S117-1). , The process proceeds to S117-3.

  In S117-2, the main CPU 301 performs a Bonus operation process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this processing, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the payout number counter provided in the main RAM 303 has become a negative value, and if the value has become negative, the game provided in the main RAM 303. Processing such as setting the RT1 gaming state in the state storage area is performed. Then, when the process of S117-2 is completed, the process proceeds to S117-19.

  In S117-3, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not it is in the RT0 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the current gaming state is the RT0 gaming state based on the value of the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the game is in the RT0 gaming state (Yes in S117-3), the process proceeds to S117-4, and if it is determined that the game is not in the RT0 gaming state (No in S117-3). , The process proceeds to S117-6.

  In S117-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a blank is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a combination of symbols related to a blank is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that a blank is displayed (Yes in S117-4), the process proceeds to S117-5, and if it is determined that no blank is displayed (No in S117-4). , The process proceeds to S117-17.

  In S117-5, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the RT1 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing information relating to the RT1 gaming state in a gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of S117-5 ends, the process proceeds to S117-17.

  In S117-6, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not it is in the RT1 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the current gaming state is the RT1 gaming state based on the value of the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that it is in the RT1 gaming state (Yes in S117-6), the process proceeds to S117-7, and if it is determined that it is not in the RT1 gaming state (No in S117-6). , The process proceeds to S117-9.

  In S117-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a preparation replay is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a symbol combination related to the preparation replay is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that the preparation replay is displayed (Yes in S117-7), the process proceeds to S117-8, and if it is determined that the preparation replay is not displayed (S117-7). No), the process proceeds to S117-17.

  In S117-8, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the RT2 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing information relating to the RT2 gaming state in a gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of S117-8 ends, the process proceeds to S117-17.

  In S117-9, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not it is in the RT2 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the current gaming state is the RT2 gaming state based on the value of the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the game is in the RT2 gaming state (Yes in S117-9), the process proceeds to S117-10, and if it is determined that the game is not in the RT2 gaming state (No in S117-9). , The process proceeds to S117-14.

  In S117-10, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a blank is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a combination of symbols related to a blank is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that a blank is displayed (Yes in S117-10), the process proceeds to S117-11, and if it is determined that no blank is displayed (No in S117-10). , The process proceeds to S117-12.

  In S117-11, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the RT1 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing information relating to the RT1 gaming state in a gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of S117-11 ends, the process proceeds to S117-17.

  In S117-12, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART rush replay is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a symbol combination related to ART rush replay is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that the ART rush replay is displayed (Yes in S117-12), the process proceeds to S117-13, and if it is determined that the ART rush replay is not displayed (S117- 12), the process proceeds to S117-17.

  In S117-13, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the RT3 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing information relating to the RT3 gaming state in a gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of S117-13 ends, the process proceeds to S117-17.

  In S117-14, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not it is in the RT3 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the current gaming state is the RT3 gaming state based on the value of the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the player is in the RT3 gaming state (Yes in S117-14), the process proceeds to S117-15, and if it is determined that the player is not in the RT3 gaming state (No in S117-14). , The process proceeds to S117-17.

  In S117-15, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a blank is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a combination of symbols related to a blank is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that a blank is displayed (Yes in S117-15), the process proceeds to S117-16, and if it is determined that no blank is displayed (No in S117-15). , The process proceeds to S117-17.

  In S117-16, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the RT1 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing information relating to the RT1 gaming state in a gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of S117-16 ends, the process proceeds to S117-17.

  In S <b> 117-17, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the symbol related to Bonus is displayed on the active line. In this process, as a condition for starting a bonus game (special game), a symbol related to the bonus is displayed on the active line. This condition is a condition for starting a special game (special game). Game start condition). Therefore, when the symbol related to the bonus is displayed on the active line, it can be determined that the operation satisfying the special game start condition is performed, and the bonus game can be started.

  When it is determined that Bonus is displayed, that is, when it is determined that an operation that satisfies the special game start condition is performed by displaying the symbol related to the bonus on the active line (Yes in S117-17), The process proceeds to S117-18, and if it is determined that Bonus is not displayed (No in S117-17), the process proceeds to S117-19.

  In S117-18, the main CPU 301 performs a Bonus operation process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “280” to the value of the payout number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of S117-18 ends, the process proceeds to S117-19.

  In S117-19, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a gaming state command. Specifically, a process of setting a game state command having information relating to the current game state in the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. When the process of S117-19 is completed, the gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to S101 of the main loop process.

  Next, based on FIG. 31, the process during Bonus operation performed by the process of S117-2 of FIG. 30 will be described. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the Bonus operating process.

  In S117-2-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the possible game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the possible game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of S117-2-1 ends, the process proceeds to S117-2-2.

  In S117-2-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the possible game number counter is “0”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 subtracts “1” from the value of the game possible number counter provided in the main RAM 303 by the process of S117-2-1, and as a result, the game possible number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is obtained. The process of determining whether or not the value of “0” is “0” is performed. If it is determined that the value of the game possible number counter is “0” (Yes in S117-2-2), the process proceeds to S117-2-5, and the value of the game possible number counter is “ If it is determined that it is not “0” (No in S117-2-2), the process proceeds to S117-2-3.

  In S117-2-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the winning number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the winning number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of S117-2-3 ends, the process proceeds to S117-2-4.

  In S117-2-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the winning number counter is “0”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 subtracts “1” from the value of the winning number counter provided in the main RAM 303 by the process of S117-2-3, and as a result, the value of the winning number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is obtained. To determine whether or not becomes “0”. If it is determined that the value of the winning number counter is “0” (Yes in S117-2-4), the process proceeds to S117-2-5, and the value of the winning number counter is “0”. If it is determined that it is not (No in S117-2-4), the process proceeds to S117-2-7.

  In S117-2-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “8” to the value of the winning number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “8” to the value of the winning number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of S117-2-5 is completed, the process proceeds to S117-2-6.

  In S117-2-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “12” to the value of the possible game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “12” to the value of the possible game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of S117-2-6 is completed, the process proceeds to S117-2-7.

  In S117-2-7, the main CPU 301 performs a payout number counter subtraction process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting a value corresponding to the number of medals paid out by the process of S116 from the value of the payout number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of S117-2-7 is completed, the process proceeds to S117-2-8.

  In S117-2-8, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the payout number counter is less than “0”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 subtracts the value corresponding to the number of medals paid out by the process of S116 from the value of the payout number counter provided in the main RAM 303 by the process of S117-2-7. Then, a process of determining whether or not the value of the payout number counter provided in the main RAM 303 has become a negative value is performed. If it is determined that the value of the payout number counter is less than “0” (Yes in S117-2-8), the process proceeds to S117-2-9, and the value of the payout number counter is “0”. If it is determined that it is not less than “No” (No in S117-2-8), the subroutine of the Bonus operating process is terminated, and the process proceeds to S117-19 of the game state transition process.

  In S117-2-9, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the RT1 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing information relating to the RT1 gaming state in a gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of S117-2-9 ends, the process proceeds to S117-2-10.

  In S117-2-10, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a Bonus end command. Specifically, a process for setting a Bonus end command having information indicating that the Bonus has ended in an effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. Then, when the process of S117-2-10 ends, the process proceeds to S117-2-11.

  In S117-2-11, the main CPU 301 performs initialization processing at the end of Bonus. Specifically, processing is performed for setting the value of the possible game number counter provided in the main RAM 303, the value of the winning number counter, and the value of the payout number counter to “0”. When the process of S117-2-11 is completed, the Bonus operating process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to S117-19 of the game state transition process.

  Next, the Bonus operation process performed by the process of S117-18 of FIG. 30 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the Bonus operation process.

  In S117-18-1, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the RB gaming state. In this process, when a bonus symbol is displayed on the active line and it is determined that the special game start condition is satisfied, a bonus game state (RB game state) in which a bonus game is performed is performed in order to perform a bonus game. This is a process of storing information in a game state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of S117-18-1 is completed, the process proceeds to S117-18-2.

  In S117-18-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “8” to the value of the winning number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “8” to the value of the winning number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of S117-18-2 is completed, the process proceeds to S117-18-3.

  In S117-18-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “12” to the value of the possible game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “12” to the value of the possible game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of S117-18-3 is completed, the process proceeds to S117-18-4.

  In S117-18-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “280” to the value of the payout number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “280” to the value of the payout number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of S117-18-4 is completed, the process proceeds to S117-18-5.

  In S117-18-5, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a Bonus start command. Specifically, a process of setting a Bonus start command having information indicating that the Bonus has started, etc., in an effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. When the process of S117-18-5 is completed, the Bonus operation time process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to S117-19 of the game state transition process.

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

  In step S201, the main CPU 301 performs processing for saving registers. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for saving the value of the register used at the time of S201. Then, when the process of S201 ends, the process proceeds to S202.

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

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

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

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

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

  In S207, the main CPU 301 performs control command transmission processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for transmitting various commands set in the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to the sub-control board 400. Then, when the process of S207 ends, the process proceeds to S208.

  In S208, the main CPU 301 performs a register restoration process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of restoring the saved register value in the process of S201. When the process of S208 is completed, the interrupt process is terminated and the process returns to the main loop process.

  Next, the main process in the sub control board will be described with reference to FIG. The main process in the sub control board is a process performed based on the power switch 511sw being turned on.

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S306, the sub CPU 402 performs various switch detection processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 detects (a) processing executed when the effect button detection switch 18sw detects the operation of the effect button 18, and (b) the cross key detection switch 19sw detects the operation of the cross key 19. The process to be executed when it is done. Then, when the process of S306 ends, the process proceeds to S302.

  Next, the main board communication process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a subroutine of main board communication processing.

  In S302-1, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not a different command is received. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the command transmitted from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300 is a command different from the previously transmitted command. If it is determined that a different command has been received (Yes in S302-1), the process proceeds to S302-2, and if it is determined that a different command has not been received (S302-1). No), the subroutine of the main board communication process is terminated, and the process proceeds to S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

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

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

  Next, command analysis processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a subroutine of command analysis processing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S302-3-13, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether a Bonus start command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the command stored by the game information storage process of S302-2 is a Bonus start command. If it is determined that the Bonus start command has been received (Yes in S302-3-13), the process proceeds to S302-3-14, and if it is determined that the Bonus start command has not been received. (No in S302-3-13), the process proceeds to S302-3-15.

  In S302-3-14, the sub CPU 402 performs a Bonus start reception process. In the process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining the content of the effect based on the information included in the received Bonus start command. When the process of S302-3-14 is completed, the command analysis process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

  In step S302-3-15, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether a Bonus end command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the command stored in the game information storage process of S302-2 is a Bonus end command. If it is determined that the Bonus end command has been received (Yes in S302-3-15), the process proceeds to S302-3-16, and if it is determined that the Bonus end command has not been received. (No in S302-3-15), the process proceeds to S302-3-17.

  In step S302-3-16, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for receiving a Bonus end command, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining the production content at the end of the Bonus based on the information included in the received Bonus end command. When the process of S302-3-16 is completed, the command analysis process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

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

  Next, the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing at the time of receiving a reel rotation start acceptance command.

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

  In S302-3-4-2, the sub CPU 402 performs a normal state process. In this process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the ART ready state transition game number counter. When the process of S302-3-4-2 is completed, the subroutine of the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process is terminated, and the process proceeds to S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

  In step S <b> 302-3-4-3, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the state number is “02”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the state number is “02” based on the value stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the state number is “02” (Yes in S302-3-4-3), the process proceeds to S302-3-4-4, and the state number is not “01”. If it is determined (No in S302-3-4-3), the process proceeds to S302-3-4-5.

  In S302-3-4-4, the sub CPU 402 performs an ART preparation state process. In this process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “04” as the state number when information related to the bonus is included in the information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command. When the process of S302-3-4-4 is completed, the subroutine for the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process is terminated, and the process proceeds to S303 of the main process on the sub control board.

  In S302-3-4-5, the sub CPU 402 determines whether or not the state number indicating the auxiliary game state (ART state or AT state) that assists the winning of the corresponding winning combination by the player's operation is “03”. The process which determines is performed. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the state number is “03” based on the value stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. And when it is determined that the state number is “03” (Yes in S302-3-4-5), that is, when it is determined that the state shifts to the auxiliary gaming state, the process proceeds to S302-3-4-6. If it is determined that the status number is not “03” (No in S302-3-4-5), the process proceeds to S302-3-4-7.

  If it is determined to shift to the auxiliary game state, in S302-3-4-6, the sub CPU 402 performs auxiliary game (art game number) consisting of a predetermined number of auxiliary games (art game number) in the auxiliary game state as processing for the ART state. A process for controlling the game in the ART state is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 402 adds an additional auxiliary game number (added ART game number) to be added (added) to the auxiliary game number (ART game number) based on the information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command. A lottery process is performed.

  Then, when the processing of S302-3-4-6 ends, the reel rotation start acceptance command reception processing ends, and the processing proceeds to S303 of the main processing in the sub control board.

  In S302-3-4-7, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number is “04”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the state number is “04” based on the value stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the state number is “04” (Yes in S302-3-4-7), the process proceeds to S302-3-4-8, and the state number is not “04”. If it is determined (No in S302-3-4-7), the process proceeds to S302-3-4-9.

  In S302-3-4-8, the sub CPU 402 performs a Bonus winning state process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 has information related to the winning area stored by the Bonus winning state effect determination table (see FIG. 18D) provided in the sub ROM 404 and the game information storing process of S302-2. Based on the above, processing for determining the contents of the effect is performed. Then, when the processing of S302-3-4-8 ends, the reel rotation start acceptance command reception processing ends, and the processing shifts to S303 of the main processing in the sub control board.

  In S302-3-4-9, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number is “05”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the state number is “04” based on the value stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the state number is “04” (Yes in S302-3-4-7), the process proceeds to S302-3-4-8, and the state number is not “05”. If it is determined (No in S302-3-4-9), the process proceeds to S302-3-4-11.

  In S302-3-4-10, the sub CPU 402 performs a Bonus state process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 includes a bonus state effect determination table (see FIG. 18E) provided in the sub ROM 404, and information related to the winning area stored by the game information storage process of S302-2. Based on the above, processing for determining the production contents is performed. Then, when the processing of S302-3-4-10 ends, the reel rotation start acceptance command reception processing ends, and the processing shifts to S303 of the main processing in the sub control board.

  In S302-3-4-11, the sub CPU 402 performs a pseudo bonus state process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 stores information related to the winning area stored by the pseudo bonus state effect determination table (see FIG. 18 (f)) provided in the sub ROM 404 and the game information storage process of S302-2. Based on the above, processing for determining the contents of the effect is performed. Then, when the processing of S302-3-4-11 ends, the reel rotation start acceptance command reception processing ends, and the processing shifts to S303 of the main processing in the sub control board.

  Next, the normal state process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 38 is a diagram showing a subroutine for normal state processing.

  In S302-3-4-2-1, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the value of the ART game number counter is “1” or more. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the value of the ART game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405 is “1” or more. If it is determined that the value of the ART game number counter is “1” or more (Yes in S302-3-4-2-1), the process proceeds to S302-3-4-2-2-4. If it is determined that the value of the ART game number counter is not “1” or more (No in S302-3-4-2-1), the process proceeds to S302-3-4-2-2.

  In S302-3-4-2-2, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the ART ready state transition game number counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the ART ready state transition game number counter stored in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of S302-3-4-2-2 ends, the process proceeds to S302-3-4-2-2-3.

  In S302-3-4-2-3, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART ready state transition game number counter is “0”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 subtracts “1” from the value of the ART ready state transition game number counter by the process of S302-3-2-2, and as a result, the value of the ART ready state transition game number counter becomes “0”. Processing to determine whether or not That is, a process of determining whether or not to shift to an auxiliary gaming state (ART state or AT state) that assists winning of the corresponding winning combination by the player's operation is performed.

  If it is determined that the value of the ART ready state transition game number counter is “0” (Yes in S302-3-4-2-3), the process proceeds to S302-3-4-2-4. If it is determined that the value of the ART ready state transition game number counter is not “0” (No in S302-3-4-2-3), the process proceeds to S302-3-4-2-5. Transition.

  In S302-3-4-2-4, when it is determined to shift to the auxiliary gaming state (ART state or AT state) that assists the winning of the corresponding winning combination by the player's operation, the sub CPU 402 enters the ART state. In order to shift to the ART ready state, which is the state before shifting, a process of setting “02” as the state number is performed. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to update the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 to “02”. When the process of S302-3-4-2-2-4 is completed, the process proceeds to S302-3-4-2-5.

  In S302-3-4-2-5, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the Bonus is won. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not it is a Bonus win based on the information related to the win area stored by the game information storage process of S302-2. If it is determined that the Bonus is won (Yes in S302-3-4-2-5), the process proceeds to S302-3-4-2-6 and it is determined that the Bonus is not won. If it is determined (No in S302-3-4-2-5), the process proceeds to S302-3-4-2-7.

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

  In S302-3-4-2-2-7, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect determination process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 includes a normal state effect determination table (see FIG. 18A) provided in the sub ROM 404 and information related to the winning area stored by the game information storage process of S302-2. Based on the above, processing for determining the production contents is performed.

  Specifically, a process for selecting one of the effects specified in association with these pieces of information is performed, and an effect corresponding to the identification number (also referred to as “effect No.”) of the effect selected by this selection process. To decide.

  Of course, in addition to these pieces of information, the production may be determined based on the scenario information of the production for the ART ready state transition game number counter. The scenario information at this time designates an effect realized by one scenario across a plurality of games. That is, in addition to effects that can be selected in each game, the number of games for performing effects based on scenario information is designated as scenario information.

  When the process of S302-3-4-2-7 is completed, the normal state processing subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

  Next, the ART preparation state process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 39 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the ART preparation state processing.

  In S <b> 302-3-4-4-1, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the Bonus is won. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not it is a Bonus win based on the information related to the win area stored by the game information storage process of S302-2. If it is determined that the Bonus is won (Yes in S302-3-4-1-1), the process proceeds to S302-3-4-4-2, and it is determined that the Bonus is not won. If it is determined (No in S302-3-4-4-1), the process proceeds to S302-3-4-4-3.

  In S <b> 302-3-4-4-2, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for setting “04” as the state number. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to update the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 to “04”. Then, when the process of S302-3-4-4-2 is completed, the process proceeds to S302-3-4-4-3.

  In S302-3-4-4-3, the sub CPU 402 performs effect determination processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 has information related to the winning area stored by the ART preparation state effect determination table (see FIG. 18B) provided in the sub ROM 404 and the game information storage process of S302-2. Based on the above, processing for determining the contents of the effect is performed. When the processing of S302-3-4-4-3 is completed, the ART preparation state processing subroutine is terminated, and the processing proceeds to S303 of the main processing in the sub control board.

  Next, the ART state process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 40 is a diagram showing a subroutine of ART state processing.

  In the state shifted to the ART state, the sub CPU 402 controls an auxiliary game having a predetermined number of auxiliary games.

  As the control process, the sub CPU 402 first performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the ART game number counter (S302-3--4-6-1). Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the ART game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405.

  When the subtraction process of “1” is performed from the ART game number counter value, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART game number counter is “0” (S302-3-4-6). -2). If it is determined that the value of the ART game number counter is “0” (Yes in S302-3--4-6-2), the process proceeds to S302-3-4-6-6.

  Further, when it is determined that the value of the ART game number counter is not “0” (No in S302-3-4-6-2), the sub CPU 402 continues to add the game number setting table (see FIG. 21). ) And the lottery for the number of games that can be played in the ART state based on the information relating to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command (S302-3-4-6-3).

  Then, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART game number extra lottery is won by the extra game number lottery process (S302-3-4-6-4).

  Here, when the sub CPU 402 performs the lottery process for adding the number of ART games, when the game “0” is not determined as the number of added games, that is, the number of games of “10” or more is determined as the number of added games. In such a case, it is determined that the lottery is won by adding the number of ART games. If it is determined by this determination processing that the ART game number extra lottery has been won (Yes in S302-3-4-6-4), the sub CPU 402 provides the selected extra game number in the sub RAM 405. A process of adding to the value of the ART game number counter is performed (S302-3-4-6-5).

  Further, when it is determined by the ART game number extra lottery process that the ART game number extra lottery is not won (No in S302-3-4-6-4), the sub CPU 402 is in the Bonus win. The process which determines whether or not is performed. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not it is a Bonus win based on the information related to the win area stored by the game information storage process of S302-2 (S302-3-4). -6-6). If it is determined that the Bonus is won (Yes in S302-3-4-6-6), the sub CPU 402 determines that the state number “04” in the Bonus preparation state, which is the state before the transition to the Bonus state. Is set (S302-3-4-6-7). Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to update the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 to “04”.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the pseudo bonus is won. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not a pseudo bonus is won based on information related to the winning area stored by the game information storing process of S302-2 (S302-3-). 4-6-8). If it is determined that the pseudo bonus is won (Yes in S302-3-4-6-8), the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting the state number “06” in the pseudo bonus state (S302). -3-4-6-9). Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to update the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 to “06”.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the process for determining whether or not the pseudo bonus is won (S302-3-4-6-8), it is determined that the pseudo bonus is not won (S302-3-4). 6-8, No), the sub CPU402 performs effect determination processing (S302-3-4-6-10). Specifically, the sub CPU 402 stores information related to the winning area stored by the pseudo bonus state effect determination table (see FIG. 18 (f)) provided in the sub ROM 404 and the game information storage process of S302-2. Based on the above, a process for determining the production contents is performed, and the ART state subroutine is completed.

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

  The sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART entry replay is displayed (S302-3-12-1). Specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines whether or not a combination of symbols related to the ART rush replay is displayed on the active line based on the information related to the display determination command stored in the game information storage process of S302-2. Processing to determine is performed.

  If it is determined that the ART rush replay has been displayed (YES in S302-3-12-1), the sub CPU 402 performs an ART rush replay display process that will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. S302-3-12-2). In this processing, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for setting the value of the ART game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405. When this process ends, the process shifts to S302-3-12-9.

  When it is determined that the ART inrush replay is not displayed (NO in S302-3-12-1), the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether a blank is displayed (S302-3-12). 3). Specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines whether or not the combination of symbols related to the blank is displayed on the active line based on the information related to the display determination command stored by the game information storage process of S302-2. Process.

  If it is determined that a blank is displayed (YES in S302-3-12-3), the sub CPU 402 performs a blank display time process that will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 43 (S302-3-). 12-4). In the process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining the number of games for shifting to the ART preparation state.

  Subsequently, when the sub CPU 402 determines the number of games for shifting to the ART ready state, or when it is determined that no blank is displayed (NO in S302-3-12-3), the special replay is performed. Is performed to determine whether or not is displayed (S302-3-12-5). Specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines whether or not the symbol combination related to the special replay is displayed on the active line based on the information related to the display determination command stored by the game information storage process of S302-2. Perform the process.

  If it is determined that the special replay is displayed (YES in S302-3-12-5), the sub CPU 402 performs a special replay display process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 44 (S302- 3-12-6).

  Then, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not Bonus is displayed (S302-3-12-7). Specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines whether or not the combination of symbols related to Bonus is displayed on the active line based on the information related to the display determination command stored by the game information storage process of S302-2. Process.

  If it is determined that Bonus is displayed (YES in S302-3-12-7), the sub CPU 402 performs a Bonus display time process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 45 (S302-3-3). 12-8). In this processing, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for updating the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 and the like.

  On the other hand, if it is determined by the determination process (S302-3-12-7) whether or not Bonus is displayed, the Bonus is not displayed (NO in S302-3-12-7), The process proceeds to S302-3-12-9.

  Then, the sub CPU 402 performs effect determination processing (S302-3-12-9). Specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines the content of the effect based on the effect determined when the reel rotation start acceptance command is received, the stop operation position of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13, the stop operation order, and the like. I do. Then, when the process of S302-3-12-9 is completed, the subroutine of the display determination command reception process is terminated, and the process proceeds to S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

  Next, the ART inrush replay display process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 42 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing during ART entry replay display.

  In S302-3-12-2-1, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number is “02”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the state number “02” is stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the state number is “02” (Yes in S302-3-12-2-1), the process proceeds to S302-3-12-2-2, and the state number is “ If it is determined that it is not “02” (No in S302-3-12-2-1), the subroutine of the ART entry replay display process is terminated, and the display determination command reception process S302-3-12-9. The process is transferred to.

  In S302-3-12-2-2, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART game number counter is “0”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405 is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the ART game number counter is “0” (Yes in S302-3-12-2-2), the process proceeds to S302-3-12-2-3. If it is determined that the value of the ART game number counter is not “0” (No in S302-3-12-2-4), the process proceeds to S302-3-12-2-4.

  In S302-3-12-2-3, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “50” to the value of the ART game number counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “50” to the value of the ART game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of S302-3-12-2-3 is completed, the process proceeds to S302-3-12-2-4.

  In S302-3-12-2-4, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “03” as the state number. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to update the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 to “03”. Then, when the processing of S302-3-12-2-4 is finished, the subroutine of ART entry replay display processing is finished, and the processing shifts to S302-3-12-9 of display determination command reception processing.

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

  In S302-3-12-4-1, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number is “03”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number “03” is stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the state number is “03” (Yes in S302-3-12-4-1), the process proceeds to S302-3-12-4-2, and the state number is “ If it is determined that it is not “03” (No in S302-3-12-4-1), the subroutine for blank display processing is terminated, and the process proceeds to S302-3-12-5 for processing when a display determination command is received. To migrate.

  In S302-3-12-4-2, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART game number counter is “0”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405 is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the ART game number counter is “0” (Yes in S302-3-12-4-2), the process proceeds to S302-3-12-4-3. If it is determined that the value of the ART game number counter is not “0” (No in S302-3-12-4-2), the blank display processing subroutine is terminated, and the display determination command reception processing is completed. The process proceeds to S302-3-12-5.

  In S302-3-12-4-3, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “01” as the state number. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to update the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 to “01”. Then, when the process of S302-3-12-4-3 ends, the process proceeds to S302-3-12-4-4.

  In S302-3-12-4-4, the sub CPU 402 performs an ART preparation state transition game number determination process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines and determines the range of the number of games until the transition to the ART preparation state based on the ART preparation state transition game number determination table (see FIG. 19) provided in the sub ROM 404. Within the range of the number of games played, control is performed to determine the number of games until the transition to the ART ready state by lottery. Then, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for storing the number of games until the determined ART preparation state is shifted to the ART preparation state transition game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405. When the process of S302-3-12-4-4 is completed, the subroutine for blank display processing is terminated, and the process proceeds to S302-3-12-5 of display determination command reception processing.

  Next, the special replay display process will be described with reference to FIG.

  The sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the state number is “06” (S302-3-12-6-1). Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number “06” is stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405.

  If it is determined that the state number is “06” (Yes in S302-3-12-6-1), the sub CPU 402 sets an initial value of the number of games played in the pseudo bonus game in the storage area. Processing is performed (S302-3-12-6-2).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the state number is not “06” (No in S302-3-12-6-1), the sub CPU 402 ends the special replay display processing subroutine.

  Next, the processing during the Bonus display will be described with reference to FIG.

  The sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the state number is “04” (S302-3-12-8-1). Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number “04” is stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405.

  If it is determined that the state number is “04” (Yes in S302-3-12-8-1), the process proceeds to S302-3-12-8-2, and the state number is “ If it is determined that it is not “04” (No in S302-3-12-8-1), the subroutine for the Bonus display process is terminated, and the process proceeds to S302-3-12-9 in the process for receiving the display determination command. To migrate.

  The sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “05” as the state number (S302-3-12-8-2). Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of updating the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 to “05”. Then, when the process of S302-3-12-8-2 ends, the process proceeds to S302-3-12-8-3.

  The sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not “BB” is being displayed (S302-3-12-8-3). Specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines whether or not the symbol combination related to “BB” is displayed on the active line based on the information related to the display determination command stored by the game information storage process of S302-2. Processing to determine is performed. If it is determined that “BB” is displayed (YES in S302-3-12-8-3), the process proceeds to S302-3-12-8-4, and “BB” is displayed. If it is determined that it is not (NO in S302-3-12-8-3), the subroutine of the Bonus display time process is terminated.

  The sub CPU 402 performs processing for displaying “BB” (S302-3-12-8-4). Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for setting information related to “BB” to the value of the BB information storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. When the processing of S302-3-12-8-4 is completed, the Bonus display time processing subroutine is terminated.

  Next, the processing at the time of receiving the Bonus end command will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 46 is a diagram showing a subroutine for processing upon receipt of a Bonus end command.

  The sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “01” as the state number (S302-3-14-1). Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to update the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 to “01”. Then, when the process of S302-3-14-1 ends, the process proceeds to S302-3-14-2.

  The sub CPU 402 performs effect determination processing (S302-3-14-2). Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining the production content at the end of the Bonus based on the Bonus end command. Then, when the process of S302-3-14-2 is completed, the subroutine of the Bonus end command reception process is ended, and the process proceeds to S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the flow of the pseudo bonus state process.

  In FIG. 47, when the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process determines that the state number is “06”, the process starts. First, the sub CPU 402 is stored in the sub RAM 405 and the initial number of games is set. The pseudo bonus game number counter is read, and "1" is subtracted from the pseudo bonus game number counter (S302-3-15-1).

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 402 determines whether or not the pseudo bonus game number counter is “0 (zero)” (S302-3-15-2). When the pseudo bonus game number counter is “0 (zero)”, that is, when the pseudo bonus game is ended (YES in S302-3-15-2), the state number is changed from “06” to “03”. Is changed (rewritten) (S302-3-15-3).

  Then, in the determination process (S302-3-15-2) of whether or not the pseudo bonus game number counter is “0 (zero)”, the pseudo bonus game number counter is not “0 (zero)” (S302-). 3-15-2 NO), and when the state number is changed (rewritten) from “06” to “03” (S302-3-15-3), the sub CPU 402 stores the sub ROM 402 in the sub ROM 404. Based on the provided pseudo bonus state effect determination table and information related to the winning area stored by the game information storage process, a process of determining the effect content is performed (S302-3-15-4).

(Animation 1 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46)

  Next, an animation displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 in the ART state will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the ART state, as shown in FIG. 48, the number of games that can be played in the ART state, the number of games played in the ART state, and the number of medals acquired in the ART state are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46. In addition, the sub CPU 402 performs the stop operation of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 based on the information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command stored by the game information storage process of S <b> 302-2 in the ART state. Display order.

  For example, when the information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command stored by the game information storage process of S302-2 is “07”, the sub CPU 402 sets the combination of symbols related to the bell to the active line. Control is performed to display on the liquid crystal display device 46 the order of the stop operations of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 for aligning. In this case, the player first operates the middle stop button 12, then operates the left stop button 11, and finally operates the right stop button 13, so that the combination of symbols related to the bell is placed on the active line. Can be displayed.

  Next, based on FIG. 49, in the Bonus winning state, when the symbol combination related to “BB” is displayed on the active line, the state is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 when the state moves to the Bonus state. Explain the animation.

  As shown in FIG. 49 (a), after winning Bonus, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a Bonus confirmation screen is displayed. Here, in FIG. 49 (a), the fact that Bonus was won and the symbols related to “Red 7-Red 7-Red 7”, “Blue 7-Blue 7-Blue 7”, “BAR-BAR-BAR” are displayed. It is informing that the combinations can be aligned on the active line.

  FIG. 49B shows the first game when the game is shifted to the Bonus state based on the fact that the symbol combination related to “BB” is displayed on the active line in the state of FIG. 49A. FIG. 11 is a diagram displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 when the winning area “11” is determined by the internal lottery process. Here, in the Bonus state, (a) a payout number counter display area 601 for displaying the value of the payout number counter provided in the main RAM 303, and (b) the value of the ART game number counter added in the Bonus state. An ART game number counter display area 602 to be displayed; (c) an acquired number display area 603 for displaying the number of medals acquired in the Bonus state; and (d) a stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13. The stop operation order display area 604 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46.

  FIG. 49C shows a combination of symbols relating to “upper bell” on the active line, and the ART game number counter value provided in the sub RAM 405 is changed to “ When it is determined to add the “10” game, “+ 10G” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46.

  Then, the sub CPU 402 performs control to update the display “0000G” displayed in the ART game number counter display area 602 to “0010G”.

  Moreover, according to this embodiment, although the game machine used for a spinning-reel game machine (slot machine) was demonstrated, you may use for a pachinko game machine, a sparrow ball game machine, and an arrange ball game machine.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Cabinet 2a Hinge mechanism 3 Front door 4 Key hole 5a, 5b Side lamp 6 Medal slot 7 1BET button 7sw 1BET switch 8 MAX-BET button 8sw MAX-BET switch 9 Settlement button 9sw Settlement switch 10 Start lever 10s 11 left stop button 11 sw left stop switch 12 middle stop button 12 sw middle stop switch 13 right stop button 13 sw right stop switch 14 stop button unit 15 return button 16 selector 16s medal sensor 17a left reel 17b middle reel 17c right reel 17d reel unit 18 effects Button 18sw Production button detection switch 19 Cross key 19sw Cross key detection switch 20 Panel 21 Display window 22a-22j Production lamp 3 Start lamp 24a-24c BET lamp 25 Stored number display device 26a-26b Game status display lamp 27 Payout number display device 28 Allowable display lamp 29 Regame display lamp 30a-30c Stop operation sequence display lamp 31 Lumbar panel 32 Sauce unit 33 Medal payout opening 34a, 34b Lower speaker 35a, 35b Upper speaker 36 Setting display section 37 Setting change button 37sw Setting change switch 38 External concentration terminal board 39s Selector sensor 40s Reset key sensor 41s Door open sensor 42 Start lever effect lamp 43 Drive board 44 stage device 45 general-purpose substrate 46 liquid crystal display device 100 reel control substrate 101-103 stepping motor 111s left reel sensor 112s middle reel sensor 113s right reel center Sensor 200 Relay board 300 Main control board 301 Main CPU
302 Main ROM
303 Main RAM
304 Random Number Generator 305 I / F Circuit 400 Sub Control Board 401 I / F Circuit 402 Sub CPU
403 Random number generator 404 Sub ROM
405 Sub RAM
406 RTC device 410 Production control board 420 Image control unit 421 VDP
422 Liquid crystal control CPU
423 LCD control ROM
424 Liquid crystal control RAM
425 frame counter 426 CGROM
427 VRAM
428 Sound source IC
429 Sound source ROM
430 Lamp control unit 431 Lamp control CPU
432 Lamp control ROM
433 Lamp control RAM
440 Amplifier control board 441 Lower speaker amplifier 442 Upper speaker amplifier 500 Power board 510 Power supply device 511 Power button 511sw Power switch 520 Hopper 521 Discharge slit 522 Hopper guide member 523 Guide member 524 Discharge guide member 530 Auxiliary reservoir 530s Auxiliary reservoir Full sensor 601 Payout counter display area 602 ART game counter display area 603 Acquired number display area 604 Stop operation order display area

Claims (1)

Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation by the player;
Reel control means for controlling fluctuation of each reel on which a symbol is arranged based on the start operation by the start operation detecting means;
A stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation for the operation means provided in association with each reel;
A display window for displaying a part of the symbols arranged on the reel so as to be visible to the player when the stop operation is detected;
Based on detecting the start operation by the start operation detecting means, any one of a plurality of winning combinations including a specific winning combination that can give a player a game value by performing the stop operation in a predetermined operation order. A winning combination determination means for determining a winning combination;
An auxiliary gaming state determination unit that determines whether or not the winning of the specific winning combination determined by the winning combination determination unit shifts to an auxiliary gaming state in which an auxiliary game is supported by notifying the predetermined operation order; ,
If it is determined by the auxiliary gaming state determination means that the state is shifted to the auxiliary gaming state, the auxiliary gaming state is performed over a predetermined number of games until it is determined that an end condition for ending the auxiliary gaming state is satisfied. Auxiliary game control means for controlling the auxiliary game,
The winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means is a special winning combination that can be determined together with the first predetermined winning combination or the second predetermined winning combination of the plurality of winning combinations. Based on the special state control means capable of controlling a special state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state,
End condition update means for updating the end condition of the auxiliary game controlled by the auxiliary game control means to be advantageous to the player;
Storage means for storing an update value of the end condition that can be updated by the end condition update means according to the plurality of winning combinations;
Comprising
More than the case where the special winning combination is determined together with the first predetermined winning combination, the special winning combination is determined together with the second predetermined winning combination,
The storage means
When the first predetermined winning combination is determined, the updated value based on the ratio that the special winning combination is also determined, and when the second predetermined winning combination is determined, the special winning combination is also A gaming machine that stores the updated value based on the determined ratio.