JP2017225612A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To suppress such inconvenience that respective symbols varying on a valid line become hard to be identified.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: variable display means (respective reels 12) that variably display a plurality of types of symbols and stationarily displays a symbol combination as a game result on a symbol display area divided into a first area located on a valid line (a middle stage line) and a second area not located on the valid line; and display mode control means (a sub CPU 412) that can display on the second area out of the symbol display area, different from a normal-state display mode in a performance display mode in a game period from when a game is started until the symbol combination as the game result is stationarily displayed, and retain the first area in the normal-state display mode in the game period.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 20

Description

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

  Conventionally, a gaming machine provided with a symbol display area in which various symbols are variably displayed when a game is started has been proposed. In the above gaming machine, when the player performs a stop operation, the symbol combination as a result of the game is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area. For example, Cited Document 1 discloses a gaming machine having a symbol display area composed of nine unit areas. One symbol is stopped and displayed in each unit area, and a total of nine symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol display area.

  In the above gaming machines, a technique for executing a display effect in the symbol display area is employed. Specifically, a backlight for illuminating the symbol display area from the inside of the gaming machine is provided for each unit area. Each backlight is normally lit white. Further, in the above gaming machines, display effects may be executed in the symbol display area. In the display effect, the lighting state of each backlight changes from the normal state. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a configuration in which each backlight is normally lit in white and is turned off in a display effect. Furthermore, in the gaming machines described above, there are cases where an active line that is a target for determining a winning and an invalid line that is not a target for determining a winning are provided in the symbol display area.

JP 2009-279441 A

  In the above-described conventional technology, a display effect may be executed in a game period from when a game is started until the symbol combination as a result of the game is stopped and displayed. However, depending on the display mode of the symbol display area in the display effect (the unit area that blinks and extinguishes), it may be difficult to identify a symbol that fluctuates in each unit area on the effective line that is the winning determination target. In the above case, for example, it may be difficult to perform a stop operation (so-called “eye-pressing”) aiming at a timing at which a specific symbol can be stopped and displayed on the active line. In view of the above circumstances, an object of the present invention is to suppress inconvenience that it is difficult to identify a symbol that fluctuates on an active line in a configuration in which a display effect is executed during a game period.

  In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention displays a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner and is divided into a first region located on the effective line and a second region not located on the effective line. A variable display means for stopping and displaying the symbol combination as a result of the game in the area, a game start means for accepting the player's operation and starting the game, and a plurality of types of winning combinations when the game is started Depending on the internal lottery means for determining the winning combination by lottery, the stop operating means operated by the player when stopping the symbol, and the player's operation mode on the winning combination and stop operating means determined by the internal lottery means The symbol variation control means for stopping and displaying each symbol, the winning determination means for determining the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the active line, and the symbol combination as a result of the game after the game is started. During the game period until the display is stopped, the second area of the symbol display area can be displayed in an effect display mode different from the normal display mode, and the first area is maintained in the normal display mode during the game period. Display mode control means.

  According to the above configuration, in the game period, the second area of the symbol display area can be displayed in an effect display mode different from the normal display mode, and in the game period, the first area located on the active line is displayed. The normal display mode is maintained. Therefore, inconvenience that it is difficult to identify each symbol that fluctuates in the first area during the game period is suppressed.

  According to the present invention, the inconvenience that it is difficult to identify each symbol that fluctuates on the effective line is suppressed.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of a cabinet. It is a figure which shows the back surface of a front door. It is a figure which shows each symbol arranged in each reel. It is a figure for demonstrating a symbol display area. It is a functional block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a conceptual diagram of a symbol code table. It is a conceptual diagram of a winning area lottery table. It is a conceptual diagram of a winning combination determination table. It is a conceptual diagram of a winning combination rule table. It is a figure for demonstrating the replay which stops in each stop operation order. It is a figure for demonstrating the bell stopped in each stop operation order. It is a conceptual diagram of a transfer symbol prescription table. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a conceptual diagram of an instruction | indication determination table. It is a figure for demonstrating each command transmitted from the main control board. It is a conceptual diagram of a rotation production | presentation determination table. It is a conceptual diagram of an instruction | indication effect determination table. It is a figure for demonstrating each display effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example of each display effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example of each light extinction effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example of each continuous light extinction effect. It is a simulation figure of the screen of the liquid crystal display device in a display effect. It is a flowchart of a starting process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of setting change processing of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the game control process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of an initial setting process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the automatic insertion process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the game start pre-processing of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the insertion medal acceptance process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of a BET operation acceptance process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the adjustment operation acceptance process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of a lottery execution process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the internal lottery process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the instruction number determination process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the wait process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the stop process of the main CPU. It is a conceptual diagram of a priority order storage area. It is a flowchart of the priority order storing process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of stop control processing of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the display determination process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the hopper drive process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of a state control process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the interruption process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of a sub activation process of the sub CPU. It is a flowchart of each task of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart of a command analysis process of the sub CPU. It is a flowchart of effect control processing of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart, such as a display effect determination process of a sub CPU. It is a figure for demonstrating the display effect in a modification.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of (14 in the example of FIG. 1) housing lamps 5 are provided on the peripheral side of the front door 3. Each housing lamp 5 includes, for example, a light emitter such as a light emitting diode and a light transmissive lens that covers the light emitter. The housing lamp 5 emits light in a manner corresponding to each effect in the gaming machine 1.

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

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

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

  Each reel 12 includes a substantially cylindrical drum portion and a belt-like sheet member attached to the outer peripheral surface of the drum portion. The sheet member of the reel 12 is light transmissive, and a plurality of types of patterns are drawn on it. The reels 12 are rotatably provided and are arranged in the horizontal direction so as to be adjacent to each other as shown in FIG. Specifically, the reels 12 are arranged so that the rotation axes are positioned on the same straight line. Each reel 12 is fixed to a reel support 12F. Stepping motors 101 (101L, 101C, 101R) are provided on each of the reels 12 (not shown), and each reel 12 is rotated by each stepping motor 101.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the symbols arranged on each reel 12 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4, the outer periphery of each of the plurality of reels 12 is divided into 21 frames. As shown in FIG. 4, one symbol is drawn on each frame. In the present embodiment, the Nth frame from the bottom of the symbol array shown in FIG. 4 (N is an integer from a numerical value “0” to a numerical value “20”) may be described as a symbol position “N”. As shown in FIG. 4, on each reel 12, a bell symbol, a star bell symbol, a plum symbol, a replay x symbol, a replay y symbol, a red seven symbol, a black BAR symbol, a white BAR symbol, a watermelon symbol, and a cherry symbol are arranged. Is done. Specifically, the bell symbols include symbol positions “3, 8, 17” on the left reel 12L, symbol positions “1, 4, 9, 12, 17” on the middle reel 12C, and symbol positions “1, 4, 9, 12, 17” on the right reel 12R. 4, 7, 12, 15, 20 ". The star bell symbol is arranged at the symbol position “13, 20” of the left reel 12L. Plum symbols are symbol positions “1, 6, 9, 15, 18” on the left reel 12L, symbol positions “0, 3, 8, 11” on the middle reel 12C, and symbol positions “3, 6” on the right reel 12R. , 11, 14 ". The replay x symbols include symbol positions “2, 12, 16, 19” on the left reel 12L, symbol positions “2, 7, 10, 15, 20” on the middle reel 12C, and symbol positions “0, 16, 18 ". The replay y symbols are arranged at a symbol position “7” of the left reel 12L and a symbol position “5, 8, 13” of the right reel 12R. The red seven symbols are arranged at a symbol position “5” of the left reel 12L, a symbol position “5, 18” of the middle reel 12C, and a symbol position “10” of the right reel 12R. The black BAR symbols are arranged at a symbol position “4” of the left reel 12L, a symbol position “14” of the middle reel 12C, and a symbol position “2” of the right reel 12R. The white BAR symbols are arranged at a symbol position “11” of the left reel 12L, a symbol position “16” of the middle reel 12C, and a symbol position “19” of the right reel 12R. The cherry symbols are arranged at a symbol position “10” of the left reel 12L, a symbol position “6, 19” of the middle reel 12C, and a symbol position “9, 17” of the right reel 12R. The watermelon symbols are arranged at a symbol position “0, 14” of the left reel 12L, a symbol position “13” of the middle reel 12C, and a symbol position “1” of the right reel 12R. A symbol arrangement table showing the symbol arrangement of each reel 12 is stored in the main ROM 302.

  Three symbols for each reel 12 are stopped and displayed on the display window 11 of the front door 3 shown in FIG. That is, when all the reels 12 are stopped, a total of nine symbols are stopped and displayed on the display window 11. In the present embodiment, an area where each symbol is displayed is referred to as a “symbol display region”.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the symbol display area. As shown in FIG. 5, the symbol display area includes each unit area U (L, C, R). In each unit area U, one symbol is displayed. Each unit area U includes a unit area UL in which symbols of the left reel 12L are displayed, a unit area UC in which symbols of the middle reel 12C are displayed, and a unit in which symbols of the right reel 12R are displayed. And the region UR. Each unit area UL includes a unit area UL1 located in the upper stage, a unit area UL2 located in the middle stage, and a unit area UL3 located in the lower stage. Each unit area UC includes a unit area UC1 located in the upper stage, a unit area UC2 located in the middle stage, and a unit area UC3 located in the lower stage. Each unit area UR includes the unit area UR1 located in the upper stage and the middle stage The unit region UR2 located at the bottom and the unit region UR3 located at the lower stage are included.

  When a prescribed number of medals are inserted into the medal insertion unit 8, an effective line is set. The effective line is composed of any one unit area U of the reels 12L, one unit area U of the reels 12C, and any one unit area U of the reels 12R among the unit areas U. It is an area. The effective line of the present embodiment is a line connecting the unit area UL2 of the reel 12L, the unit area UC2 of the reel 12C, and the unit area UR2 of the reel 12R.

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

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

  Each reel 12 is provided with a backlight for illuminating the sheet member of the reel 12 from the inside (not shown). Specifically, each of the reels 12 includes a backlight that illuminates the unit area U of the upper line of the reel 12, a backlight that illuminates the unit area U of the middle line, and a backlight that illuminates the unit area U of the lower line. Provided.

  Each backlight is lit at a predetermined brightness in a normal state. In addition, each backlight blinks or goes off (the luminance changes) in the display effect. As will be described in detail later, in each game, it is determined whether or not to execute a display effect. A plurality of types of display effects are provided, and each display effect is determined, for example, according to the winning combination of the current game. In the above configuration, the winning combination of the current game is notified (implied) by the display effect (the manner in which the backlight is turned on).

  By the way, in order to stop and display a specific symbol on the active line, the player may perform a stop operation (so-called “eye push”) at a timing when the specific symbol is positioned on the active line. However, if the display mode of the symbol display area located on the effective line changes during the stop operation, it becomes difficult to identify the symbol located on the effective line, and the timing to stop and display a specific symbol on the effective line. Inconvenience that the stopping operation is hindered may occur.

  In consideration of the above circumstances, in the present embodiment, each backlight of each unit area U on the effective line is at least in a period during which each reel 12 rotates, even when a display effect is executed. It was set as the structure which light-emits (lights) in the mode similar to the normal state (period when a display effect is not performed). According to the above configuration, for example, compared to a configuration in which each backlight of each unit region U on the effective line emits light (flashes and extinguishes) in a mode different from the normal state during a period in which each reel 12 rotates, The inconvenience described above is suppressed.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the present embodiment, each unit area U (L2, C2, R2) located on the effective line in the symbol display area is referred to as an effective area. In addition, among the symbol display areas, the unit areas U (L1, L3, C1, C3, R1, R3) that are not located on the effective line are referred to as invalid areas. As described above, at least during the period in which each reel 12 rotates, each backlight in the effective area emits light in the same manner as in the normal state. On the other hand, each backlight in the invalid area may emit light in a mode different from the normal state during the period in which each reel 12 rotates (details will be described later).

  As shown in FIG. 1, the panel 10 includes a loadable indicator lamp 13, a BET lamp 14 (14 a, 14 b, 14 c), a start lamp 15, an instruction indicator 16, a stored number indicator 17, a replay indicator lamp 18, A plurality of indicators (hereinafter referred to as “main indicator ML”) including a weight lamp 19 and a stop lamp 20 are provided. Each lamp of the main display ML is controlled by a main CPU 301 described later.

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

  The BET lamp 14 displays the number of betting medals. The BET lamp 14 includes a single lamp 14a, a double lamp 14b, and a triple lamp 14c. When one betting medal is set, one lamp 14a is turned on. When two betting medals are set, one lamp 14a and two lamps 14b are turned on, and three betting medals are set. And the single lamp 14a, the double lamp 14b, and the triple lamp 14c are turned on. The start lamp 15 notifies whether or not a game start operation (operation of a start lever 24 described later) can be accepted. Specifically, the start lamp 15 is turned on when a specified number of betting medals are set or when a combination of symbols relating to replaying is stopped on the active line.

  The instruction display 16 is controlled by the main CPU 301 and displays instruction information for instructing the operation mode (push order) of the stop button 25. As will be described in detail later, the main CPU 301 displays instruction information on the instruction display 16 in each game in the AT state. The instruction display 16 displays the number of medals awarded to the player when the symbol combination related to the winning combination is displayed on the active line. For example, when the symbol combination “bell-bell-bell” is stopped and displayed on the active line, nine medals are awarded to the player, and the indication display 16 displays the number “9”. The instruction display 16 of this embodiment is a one-digit 7-segment display.

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

  The stored number display 17 displays the number of credits. Specifically, the stored number display unit 17 variably displays the numerical value “0” to the numerical value “50” that is the upper limit value of the credit number according to the stored credit number. The replay display lamp 18 notifies that replay is in progress. Specifically, the re-game display lamp 18 is lit until the next game ends after the combination of symbols relating to the re-game is stopped and displayed on the active line in the current game. When the re-game display lamp 18 is lit, the player is notified that the next game start operation can be performed without using a medal. The weight lamp 19 is lit during a wait period from when a game start operation (operation of a start lever 24 described later) is started until rotation of each reel 12 is started. The wait period is provided in order to make the average time length required for one game equal to or greater than a predetermined value (about 4.1 seconds). The stop lamp 20 notifies that the game is in a stop state that is impossible.

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

  The 1BET button 21 is operated when setting one betting medal using the stored medals. For example, when the 1BET button 21 is operated in a state where no betting medal is set, a numerical value “1” is subtracted from the number of credits, and one betting medal is set. That is, the player can set one betting medal using the stored medal by operating the 1BET button 21. The MAX-BET button 22 is operated when setting a specified number of betting medals using the stored medals. For example, when the MAX-BET button 22 is operated in a state where no betting medal is set, three (specified number) are subtracted from the number of credits, and three betting medals are set. The settlement button 23 is operated when a medal stored as the number of credits and a betting medal are settled. When the checkout button 23 is operated, the total number of medals including credits and betting medals is paid out from the medal payout opening 9. Note that the betting medal may be settled by the first operation of the settlement button 23 and the credits may be settled by the second operation. In the present embodiment, the operation of the MAX-BET button 22 or the 1BET button 21 may be referred to as a BET operation.

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

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

  Hereinafter, in this embodiment, the first stop operation in each game is referred to as a first stop operation. Similarly, the second stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the third stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Control in which the gaming machine 1 (main CPU 301 described later) stops the reel 12 based on the first stop operation is referred to as first stop control. Similarly, the reel 12 stop control based on the second stop operation is referred to as second stop control, and the reel 12 stop control based on the third stop operation is referred to as third stop control. Further, the symbol position of the reel 12 positioned in the middle line of the display window 11 at the time when the stop operation is performed is referred to as a stop operation position. The symbol position located on the middle line during the rotation of each reel 12 is stored in the symbol counter, and the symbol position of the symbol counter at the time of the stop operation is acquired as the stop operation position. The symbol counter is provided in the main RAM 303, for example.

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

  The effect button 26 is operated by the player when giving an instruction regarding the effect. For example, the user can instruct execution of a specific effect by operating the effect button 26. That is, the specific effect is executed when the effect button 26 is operated (trigger). Note that the MAX-BET button 22 can also have the function of the effect button 26. According to the above configuration, the effect button 26 is omitted, and the number of parts can be reduced.

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, the panel 10 of the front door 3 includes a plurality of effect lamps 28 (28 a to 28 e) and a plurality of stop operation order display lamps in addition to the main display ML (start lamp 15 and the like) described above. 29 (29L, 29C, 29R). Each lamp of the main display ML is controlled by the main CPU 301, while each effect lamp 28 and each stop operation order display lamp 29 are controlled by a sub CPU 412 described later. The effect lamp 28a and the effect lamp 28b among the plurality of effect lamps 28 are provided on the left side of the display window 11 in front view, and the effect lamps 28e to 28e are on the right side of the display window 11 in front view. Is provided. Each effect lamp 28 notifies the current game state and the like.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, upper lamps 35 (L, R) are provided on the upper end side of the front door 3. The upper lamp 35 includes, for example, a light emitting diode that can emit light in each color (blue, yellow, green, red, etc.) and a lens that covers the light emitting diode. For example, when the winning combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, the upper lamp 35 emits light in a mode (color) according to the winning combination. Further, the upper lamp 35 emits light in a manner corresponding to the effect in each effect.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, a main control board 300 is provided inside the cabinet 2. Specifically, the main control board 300 is housed in a transparent board case and attached to the back plate of the cabinet 2. Various electronic components including a later-described main CPU 301 are mounted on the main control board 300. The main control board 300 is electrically connected to various boards including a reel board 100, a relay board 200, a sub-control board 400, and a power board 500, which will be described later, through connectors (not shown). Note that the various substrates described above may be formed of a single substrate or a plurality of substrates.

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

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the power supply device 510 is provided with a shielding plate 513. The shielding plate 513 is located on the front side of the power button 511 and the reset button 512. Further, the shielding plate 513 can move to a position where the power button 511 and the reset button 512 are shielded and a position where the power button 511 and the reset button 512 are not shielded. Specifically, when the front door 3 is closed, the shielding plate 513 shields the power button 511 and the reset button 512. According to the above configuration, for example, an unauthorized act of inserting a wire from the outside of the gaming machine 1 into the sound emission hole of the speaker 31 and operating the power button 511 or the reset button 512 inside the gaming machine 1 is suppressed.

<Circuit machine circuit>
This is the end of the description of the structure of the gaming machine 1. Hereinafter, the function of each circuit provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, the gaming machine 1 includes a reel board 100, a relay board 200, a main control board 300, a sub control board 400, and a power supply board 500.

<Main control board>
As shown in FIG. 6, the main control board 300 includes a main CPU 301, a main ROM 302, a main RAM 303, a random number generator 304, and an I / F (interface) circuit 305. Note that the main CPU 301, the main ROM 302, and the main RAM 303 may be provided as separate electronic devices, or may be provided as a one-chip microcomputer in which each element is integrally configured.

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, a random value R2 is generated in addition to the random value R1. The random number value R2 is a software random number acquired from a register built in the main CPU 301, and is generated in the range of numerical values “0” to “255”. As will be described later, the random value R2 is used in the spinning effect determination process. Further, the main CPU 301 generates a random value R3. The random number value R3 is a hardware random number generated in the range of numerical values “0” to “65535”, like the random number value R1. The random value R3 is used in an AT determination process described later. A software random number may be adopted as the random value R3.

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

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

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

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

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

  The relay board 200 relays a signal from the main control board 300 to the main display ML. In response to the signal output from the main control board 300, the main display ML is driven. The relay board 200 relays an ON / OFF signal input to the main control board 300 from each sensor (such as a start switch 24SW described later) that detects the operation of each operation unit (such as the start lever 24). Specifically, the relay board 200 relays ON / OFF signals from the 1BET switch 21SW, the MAX-BET switch 22SW, the settlement switch 23SW, the start switch 24SW, the stop switch 25SW, and the medal sensor 34SE as shown in FIG. To do. As shown in FIG. 6, the power supply board 500 relays ON / OFF signals of various sensors or switches including the full sensor 530SE, the reset switch 512SE, and the payout sensor 112SE.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The setting change switch 37SW shown in FIG. 6 detects the operation of the setting change button 37. The ON signal from the setting change switch 37SW is input to the main control board 300. When an ON signal is input from the setting change switch 37SW, the main CPU 301 updates the display on the setting display unit 36. Further, when an ON signal is input from the setting change switch 37SW during a period in which the setting value is not displayed on the setting display unit 36, the main CPU 301 causes the storage number indicator 16 to display a regulation period ratio (described later).

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

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

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

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

<Sub control board>
The sub-control board 400 controls the liquid crystal display device 30, the speakers (31, 32), and each lamp (for example, the effect lamp 28). As shown in FIG. 6, the sub control board 400 includes a plurality of boards including an effect control board 410, an image control board 420, and a sound board 430. The sub-control board 400 includes various sensors including an effect button switch 26SW and a direction specifying switch 27SW, a housing lamp 5, an effect lamp 28, a stop operation order display lamp 29, a lever effect lamp 42, and an upper portion. Various lamps including the lamp 35 are electrically connected.

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

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

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

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

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

  The sub CPU 412 executes a control program stored in the sub ROM 413, and controls various lamps (for example, the housing lamp 5) and the sound board 430 based on each data stored in the sub ROM 413. For example, the sub CPU 412 reads data indicating the blinking pattern of the housing lamp 5 from the sub ROM 413 and blinks the housing lamp 5. Further, the sub CPU 412 generates a random value R4 used in an effect control process to be described later. As the random value R4, for example, a random number in the range of 0 to 65535 is preferably employed. Note that the sub ROM 413 may be composed of a single electronic component or a plurality of electronic components (storage devices).

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

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

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

  The sound source ROM 432 compresses and stores a plurality of sound data. Each sound data is data indicating each sound including, for example, a music piece in a specific game state, a sound output every time the player operates the stop button 25, and an error sound output in an error state.

  The sound source IC 431 generates an acoustic signal from the acoustic data in the sound source ROM 432. The sound source IC 431 includes a decoder, a control register, and an A / D converter (all not shown). The decoder of the sound source IC 431 reads sound data from the sound source ROM 432 in accordance with an instruction from the sub CPU 412. The decoder of the sound source IC 431 adjusts the volume of the read sound data and then stores the sound data in the control register. A plurality of acoustic data is stored in the control register, and each acoustic data stored in the control register is supplied to the A / D converter in the stored order. The A / D converter generates an acoustic signal from the acoustic data and supplies it to the amplifier 433. The amplifier 433 amplifies the acoustic signal supplied from the sound source IC 431 (A / D converter) and supplies it to the speaker 31 and the speaker 32. Note that a CPU that controls the sound source IC 431 may be provided separately from the sub CPU 412 and the image control CPU 421.

<Each data used by main CPU>
The description of each circuit of the gaming machine 1 is as described above. Hereinafter, various data stored in the main ROM 302 will be described with reference to the drawings. The main ROM 302 includes a symbol code table shown in FIG. 7, a winning area lottery table shown in FIG. 8, a winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 9, a winning combination defining table shown in FIG. 10, a transition symbol defining table shown in FIG. The instruction determination table shown in FIG. 15 and the spinning effect determination table shown in FIG. 17 are stored.

  FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram of the symbol code table. The symbol code table includes a symbol code that identifies each symbol of each reel 12. As understood from FIG. 7, each reel 12 includes “red seven”, “black BAR”, “white BAR”, “replay x”, “replay y”, “bell”, “star bell”, “plum”, “watermelon”, and “cherry”. 10 types of symbols are arranged. As shown in FIG. 7, each symbol code corresponds to each symbol. Specifically, “Red Seven” corresponds to symbol code 01 “00000001”, “Black BAR” corresponds to symbol code 02 “00000010”, and “White BAR” corresponds to symbol code 03 “ “00000011”, “Replay x” corresponds to “00000100” of symbol code 04, “Replay y” corresponds to “00000101” of symbol code 05, and “Bell” corresponds to “code“ 06 ”. “00000110”, “Star Bell” corresponds to symbol code “00000111” of symbol code 07, “Plum” corresponds to symbol code “00001000”, and “Watermelon” corresponds to symbol code. 09 corresponds to “00000101”, and “Cherry” corresponds to symbol code “00001010”. The symbol code is used, for example, in a priority order storage process described later.

  FIG. 8 is a conceptual diagram of the winning area lottery table. The main CPU 301 determines a winning area by using a winning area lottery table and a random value R1 in an internal lottery process to be described later. As shown in FIG. 8, each winning area lottery table includes a plurality of winning areas and lottery values corresponding to the winning areas. FIG. 8 shows the names of the winning areas. The winning area lottery table is stored in the main ROM 302 for each set value (1 to 6). FIG. 8 illustrates a winning area lottery table that is referred to when the set value is “1”.

  Each winning area of the winning area lottery table designates each winning combination defined in the winning combination determining table shown in FIG. In FIG. 9, there is a place where replay is abbreviated as “lip”. Similarly, in other figures, replay may be abbreviated as “lip”.

  For example, it is assumed that “batting order replay X1” of the winning area number “01” is determined by the internal lottery process. As shown in FIG. 9, the winning area number “01” designates the winning combination “normal replay” and the winning combination “RT2 transition replay”. That is, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay X1” is won, a plurality of types of winning combinations are designated in duplicate.

  Each lottery value in the winning area lottery table is subtracted from the random value R1 in the internal lottery process. Specifically, in the internal lottery process, the main CPU 301 subtracts each lottery value corresponding to each winning area from the random value R1 in ascending order (from “00” to “32”) in the winning area. In the internal lottery process, a winning area is determined in which the result of subtracting the lottery value from the random value R1 is a negative number. The probability of becoming a negative number when subtracted from the random number R1 is higher as the lottery value is larger. Therefore, the winning area having a larger lottery value is higher in the winning area.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the winning area lottery table is configured to include each lottery value for each RT state. Each RT state includes an RT0 state, an RT1 state, an RT2 state, and an RT3 state. Each RT state shifts when an RT transition symbol, which will be described later, is stopped and displayed on the active line. The main CPU 301 subtracts the lottery value corresponding to the RT state to the random value R1. Therefore, the probability that each winning area wins depends on the RT state.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG. 8, the winning area lottery table includes lottery values in the bonus operating state. The bonus operating state is entered when the symbol combination relating to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line. The prescribed number of betting medals in the bonus operating state is three, and the bonus operating state ends when 297 medals are paid out. When the bonus operating state ends, the main CPU 301 shifts to the RT0 state. Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the winning area lottery table includes lottery values in the internal state. When the bonus combination is won and the main line is not stopped and displayed on the active line, the main CPU 301 shifts to an internal state in which the state where the bonus combination is won is maintained. As understood from FIG. 8, the lottery values of the winning area numbers “01” to “11” (hereinafter referred to as “re-game winning area”) are different for each RT state.

  FIG. 10 is a conceptual diagram of the winning combination rule table. The winning combination defining table defines combinations of symbols that are permitted to stop on the active line in the game won by each winning combination. For example, in a game in which the winning combination “bonus combination” is won, the symbol combination “red seven-red seven-red seven” is permitted to stop on the active line. Further, for example, in a game in which the winning combination “correct answer bell” is won, the symbol combinations “bell-bell-bell” and “star-bell-bell-bell” can be stopped on the active line.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the winning combination defining table includes the permission bit number of each winning combination and the number of medals to be paid out when the symbol combination related to each winning combination is stopped on the active line. FIG. 10 shows the number of payouts when the symbol combination related to each winning combination is stopped on the active line in the game state where the specified number is three. When a plurality of winning combinations are won, the winning combination with a larger payout number is preferentially stopped and displayed on the active line. Further, the replay is stopped and displayed on the active line in preference to other winning combinations, and the bonus combination has a lower priority than the other winning combinations.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the winning roles “upper bell 1-8” “correct answer bell” “watermelon role” “horn cherry role” “middle cherry role” “single role A” or “single role B” (winning winning prize) When the symbol combination related to the winning combination designated by the game in which the area is won is displayed on the active line, medals with a payout number corresponding to each winning combination are awarded to the player. In the present embodiment, a winning combination in which medals are paid out when displayed on the active line is referred to as a “winning winning combination”. In addition, when “normal replay”, “RT2 transition replay”, “RT3 transition replay” (the winning combination designated by the game in which the regame winning area is won) is displayed on the active line, the next game is set to replay. The In the present embodiment, the winning combination in which the next game becomes a re-game when displayed on the active line may be collectively referred to as “replay”.

  Each permission bit number in the winning combination defining table designates each display permission bit in the display permission bit storage area of the main RAM 303. The display permission bit storage area is configured to include a plurality of display permission bits, and each display permission bit corresponds to each winning combination. For example, it is assumed that the striking order replay X1 of the winning area number “01” wins and each symbol combination of the winning combination “normal replay” and “RT2 transition replay” is permitted to stop on the active line. In the above case, each display permission bit specified by the permission bit numbers “7” and “2” in the display permission bit storage area is set to “1”, and the others are set to “0”.

  The main RAM 303 stores a display combination storage area to be compared with the display permission bit storage area in the display determination process described later. The display combination storage area includes a plurality of displayable bits, and each displayable bit corresponds to each winning combination (similar to the display permission bit storage area). In addition, each displayable bit is set to “1” when there is a possibility that the symbol combination related to the winning combination corresponding to the displayable bit stops on the effective line, and the symbol combination related to the corresponding winning combination is effective. Set to “0” when there is no possibility of stopping on the line. For example, at the time when each reel 12 starts rotating, all the displayable bits are set to “1” because there is a possibility that all symbol combinations related to the winning combination will stop on the effective line. Each displayable bit in the display combination storage area is updated every time each reel 12 stops, and corresponds to the symbol combination related to the winning combination that actually stopped at the active line when all the reels 12 stopped. Only the displayable bit is “1”.

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

  FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 are explanatory diagrams of the correspondence relationship between the winning area, the stop operation order, and the winning combination that stops on the active line (the combination of symbols that stops on the active line).

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a winning combination (replay) that stops at the active line in each stop operation order in the game in which the re-game winning area is won. As shown in FIG. 11, when any of the winning areas “batting order replays X1 to X6” wins, “normal replay” or “RT2 transition replay” stops on the active line according to the mode of the stop operation. Specifically, in a game in which the winning area “batting order replay X1” is won, a stop operation sequence in which the reel 12L performs the first stop operation, the reel 12C performs the second stop operation, and the reel 12R performs the third stop operation (hereinafter simply “ In the case of the “left middle right” stop operation sequence), the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT2 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay X1” is won, when the stop operation is performed in an order other than “left middle right”, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay X2” is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of “left and right middle”, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT2 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. The On the other hand, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay X2” is won, when the stop operation is performed in an order other than “left and right middle”, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. Further, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay X3” is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of “middle left and right”, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT2 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay X3” is won, when the stop operation is performed in an order other than “middle left and right”, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. Similarly, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay X4” is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of “middle right left”, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT2 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay X4” is won, when the stop operation is performed in an order other than “middle right left”, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. In the game where the winning area “batting order replay X5” is won, if the stop operation is performed in the order of “middle right”, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT2 transition replay” is stopped on the active line and other than “middle right” When the stop operation is performed in order, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. In the game where the winning area “batting order replay X6” is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of “right middle left”, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT2 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line, and “right middle left” When the stop operation is performed in a sequence other than the above, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay Y1” is won, when the stop operation is performed at the first left stop, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT3 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay Y1” is won, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line when the stop operation is performed except for the first left stop. In the game where the winning area “batting order replay Y2” is won, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT3 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay Y2” is won, when the stop operation is performed other than the middle first stop, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. In a game where the winning area “batting order replay Y3” is won, when the stop operation is performed at the first stop on the right, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT3 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay Y3” is won, when the stop operation is performed other than the first stop on the right, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the game where the winning area “BAR replay” is won, when the stop operation is performed at the first stop on the right, the symbol combination of the winning combination “normal replay” or the winning combination “BAR replay” is stopped on the active line. Is displayed. Specifically, when the winning area “BAR replay” is the first stop operation to the right in the winning game, and each reel 12 is operated to stop within the drawing range of the white BAR symbol, the winning combination “BAR replay” Is stopped on the active line. On the other hand, when any one of the reels 12 is stopped outside the drawing range of the white BAR symbol, the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed. In a game where the winning area “normal replay” is won, the symbol combination of the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line regardless of the stop operation mode.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a winning combination that stops at the active line in each stop operation order in a game in which the winning area “batting order bell” (L1 to L4, C1 to C4, R1 to R4) is won. When the winning area “batting order bell” is determined, any of the winning combination “upper bells 1 to 8” and the winning combination “correct answer bell” are won. As understood from FIG. 12, in the game where the hitting bell is won, the symbol combination related to the upper bell or the correct bell stops at the active line according to the stop operation order. In the present embodiment, the stop operation order in which the symbol combination related to the correct bell is stopped and displayed on the active line is referred to as “correct answer push order” of the correct bell.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the game in which the hit order bell L (1-4) is won, when the stop operation is performed in the first left stop (the correct answer pressing order), the correct answer bell is stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, in the game in which the batting order bell L is determined, when the stop operation is performed in an order other than the first left stop, stop control is performed to draw the upper bell won in the current game into the active line. The upper bell may be missed depending on the stop operation position. When the upper bell is missed, the RT1 transition symbol (losing eye) is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the game in which the batting order bell C (1-4) is won, when the stop operation is performed in the middle first stop (the correct answer pressing order), the correct answer bell is stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, in the game in which the batting order bell C is determined, when the stop operation is performed in an order other than the middle first stop, stop control is performed to draw the upper bell won in the current game into the active line. Also, as shown in FIG. 12, in the game in which the hit order bell R (1-4) is won, when the stop operation is performed in the first right stop (correct answer pressing order), the correct answer bell is stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, in the game in which the batting order bell R is determined, when the stop operation is performed in an order other than the first stop at the right, stop control is performed to draw the upper bell won in the current game into the active line.

  As understood from the above explanation, in the game where the winning area “batting order bell” is won, if the stop operation is performed in the correct pressing order, the symbol combination related to “correct answer bell” (the number of payouts is 9) is effective. Stop on line. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in a direction other than the correct answer pressing order, the losing eyes may stop at the active line. Therefore, when the game is played in the correct pressing order, it is advantageous for the player as compared to the case where the game is played out of the correct pressing order. As will be described in detail later, when the main CPU 301 is in the AT state, the correct answer push order of the correct bells is notified.

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

  FIG. 13 is a conceptual diagram of the RT transition symbol definition table. As understood from FIGS. 13 and 10, the RT2 transition symbol is a symbol combination of the RT2 transition replay. That is, when the symbol combination related to the RT2 transition replay is stopped and displayed on the active line, the right to replay is given and the state transitions to the RT2 state. The RT3 transition symbol is a symbol combination of RT3 transition replay. That is, when the symbol combination related to the RT3 transition replay is stopped and displayed on the active line, the right to replay is given and the state transitions to the RT3 state.

  The RT1 transition symbol includes a specific missing eye. In the game where the winning area “batting order bell” has been won, the losing pattern of the RT1 transition symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line when each of the bell roles (correct answer bell, upper bell) is missed. That is, when the stop operation is performed in a sequence other than the correct pressing order of the batting order bells and the stop operation is performed at a timing at which the selected upper bell cannot be withdrawn, the RT1 transition symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  As will be described in detail later, when the main CPU 301 is in the AT state, the stop operation order in which the RT2 transition replay is stopped and displayed and the stop operation order in which the RT3 transition replay is stopped and displayed are notified. In addition, when the main CPU 301 is in the AT state, by notifying the correct pressing order of the striking order bell, the symbol combination related to the correct answer bell can be stopped and the RT1 transition symbol (losing eye) is prevented from being stopped and displayed. be able to.

  The main CPU 301 controls the instruction display 16 according to each gaming state including the AT state, the normal state, the chance state, the start preparation state, the precursor state, the internal medium state, the bonus operation state, and the end preparation state. A game state flag indicating the current game state is stored in the main RAM 303. In each game, the main CPU 301 transmits a game state command indicating a game state flag to the sub CPU 412. The sub CPU 412 determines an effect according to the gaming state indicated by the gaming state command.

  In each game in the AT state, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display instruction information for instructing the stop operation order. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display instruction information for instructing a stop operation sequence advantageous to the player in the AT state. On the other hand, in the normal state, a stop operation order that is advantageous to the player is not instructed. Therefore, the AT state is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player as compared to the normal state. In the chance state, the transition to the AT state is easily determined as compared with the normal state, and the gaming state is advantageous to the player.

  In the start preparation state, a stop operation sequence advantageous to the player is instructed as in the AT state. In the present embodiment, a period during which a stop operation mode advantageous to the player is instructed is referred to as an “instruction period”. The instruction period is a gaming state including a start preparation state and an AT state. In addition, a period other than the instruction period (such as a normal state) may be referred to as a “non-instruction period”. A part of the game in the chance state is an instruction period, and in the chance state, a stop operation mode that is advantageous to the player is instructed. Specifically, the designated period is the period from the transition to the chance state until the first hitting bell or hitting replay is won. In the above configuration, the instruction information is displayed at least once in the chance state, so that the player can recognize that the control period has been reached.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state. As shown in FIG. 14, the gaming state shifts at a specific opportunity. For example, when the AT state is won in the normal state, the state may shift to the precursor state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the AT state is appropriate in each game through AT determination processing. When the main CPU 301 wins the AT state in the normal state, the main CPU 301 changes the above-described gaming state flag from the normal state to the precursor state. Further, when the main CPU 301 wins the AT state in the normal state, the main CPU 301 sets an initial value in the precursor counter.

  The precursor counter indicates the number of games played from the precursor state to the AT state, and is provided in the main RAM 303, for example. The initial value of the precursor counter is determined by lottery from among numerical values “0” to “32”. The main CPU 301 subtracts the numerical value “1” from the precursor counter in each game in the precursor state, and shifts the gaming state to the start preparation state when the precursor counter is subtracted to the numerical value “0”. When the AT state is won in the normal state, the main CPU 301 stores an initial value “50” in the AT counter indicating the remaining number of games in the AT state. The AT counter is provided in the main RAM 303, for example.

  In the above configuration, when the initial value of the precursor counter is a numerical value “1” to “32”, the state shifts to the AT state through the precursor state of 1 to 32 games. On the other hand, when the initial value of the precursor counter is “0”, the next game won in the AT state is in a start preparation state. In addition, even if it is a case where the AT state has not been won, a configuration may be adopted in which the state shifts to the predicament state of Gase at a specific opportunity (for example, the winning of a rare role).

  As shown in FIG. 14, when the precursor state ends, the state shifts to the AT state via the start preparation state. In the start preparation state, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display instruction information for instructing the correct pressing order of the RT2 transition replay and instruction information for instructing the correct pressing order of the RT3 transition replay. In the above configuration, when the stop operation is performed in the order indicated by the instruction information in the start preparation state, the RT2 transition replay is stopped and displayed on the active line, the RT state transitions to the RT2 state, and then the RT3 transition replay. Is stopped on the active line, and the RT state shifts to the RT3 state.

  Further, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display instruction information for instructing the correct answering order of the correct bells in the start preparation state. In the above configuration, when the stop operation is performed in the order instructed by the instruction information, the RT1 transition symbol is not stopped and displayed on the active line (the correct bell is not missed), so the transition from the RT2 state to the RT1 state (falling down). do not do. When the RT state shifts to the RT3 state, the main CPU 301 shifts the gaming state from the start preparation state to the AT state. Note that the AT counter indicating the number of remaining games in the AT state is not subtracted in the start preparation state.

  In the AT state, as in the start preparation state, the main CPU 301 instructs the instruction information for instructing the correct answer order of the correct bells, the instruction information for instructing the correct answer order of the RT2 transition replay, and the correct answer order of the RT3 transition replay. The instruction information is displayed on the instruction display 16. Further, the main CPU 301 subtracts a numerical value “1” from the AT counter in each game in the AT state. The AT state is the RT3 state in principle. Therefore, since the batting order replay X is not won, the correct pressing order of the RT3 transition replay is not instructed in the AT state. However, for example, in the AT state game where the batting order bell is won, if the stop operation is performed outside the specified order (when an operation error is made), the RT1 transition symbol stops on the active line, and the RT3 state is changed to the RT1 state. There is a case to move to. Even in the above case, in the AT state, the correct pressing order of the RT3 transition replay and the RT2 transition replay is instructed, so that it is possible to return from the RT1 state to the RT3 state by following the instruction of the instruction information.

  When the AT counter indicating the number of remaining games in the AT state is decremented to a numerical value “0”, the main CPU 301 shifts the gaming state from the AT state to the end preparation state. In each game in the AT state, the value of the AT counter may be added at a specific opportunity (rare winning of a rare role) or the like. That is, the remaining number of games in the AT state may be added. When the RT1 transition symbol is stopped and displayed in the end preparation state (when the batting order bell is missed), the normal state is entered.

  For each game in the normal state, a chance state determination process is executed. In the chance state determination process, whether to grant the right to shift to the chance state (whether to shift to the chance state) is determined by lottery. In the chance state determination process, the right to shift to the chance state multiple times may be given. When the right to shift to the chance state is granted a plurality of times, even if the transition to the AT state is not determined in the current chance state, the next chance state is subsequently transferred. Therefore, when the right to shift to the chance state is granted a plurality of times, it is easier to determine the transition to the AT state than when the right to transition to the chance state is granted once. When the transition to the chance state is determined, there are a case where the chance state is entered via the precursor state and a case where the chance state is entered without going through the precursor state, as in the case where the AT state is entered.

  In each game in the chance state, the transition to the AT state is determined with a higher probability than each game in the normal state. The chance state ends with a predetermined end condition. Specifically, the chance state ends with 10 games. In the chance state, when the transition to the AT state is determined, the state is subsequently shifted to the AT state. On the other hand, in the 10 games in the chance state, if the transition to the AT state is not determined, the state is subsequently shifted to the normal state.

  As described above, in the normal state, when the right to shift to the AT state and the right to shift to the chance state are granted, the gaming state can be shifted to each advantageous gaming state (AT state, chance state). become. In the present embodiment, a period from when the right to shift to each of the advantageous gaming states described above is granted until the advantageous gaming state ends is referred to as a “regulation period”. Specifically, the precursor state and the start preparation state that are interposed between the normal state and the AT state are included in the restriction period, similarly to the AT state and the chance state. In addition, the precursor state interposed between the normal state and the chance state is included in the regulation period.

  As described above, each gaming state of the main CPU 301 includes an internal medium state and a bonus operating state. When the bonus combination is won, the state shifts to the internal medium state. In the internal medium state, the state where the bonus combination is won is maintained. When the symbol combination related to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line in the internal state, the state shifts to the bonus operating state. The bonus operating state ends under a predetermined end condition. Specifically, the bonus operating state ends when more than 297 medals are paid out.

  The internal middle state and the bonus operating state described above may be included in the restriction period or not included in the restriction period depending on the gaming state in which the bonus combination is won. Specifically, when the bonus combination is won in the precursor state, the start preparation state, the chance state or the AT state, the subsequent internal medium state and bonus operating state are included in the restriction period. On the other hand, when the bonus combination is won in the normal state or the final preparation state, the subsequent internal medium state and bonus operating state are not included in the regulation period. That is, the internal medium state and bonus operating state after the bonus combination is won in the regulation period are included in the regulation period, and the internal medium state and bonus operation state after the bonus combination is won outside the regulation period are included in the regulation period. Absent. However, the regulation period may end in the middle of the bonus operating state shifted from the regulation period.

  In the present embodiment, the number of games in the regulation period is controlled to be equal to or less than a predetermined number. Specifically, the number of games during the regulation period is 1500 times or less. As described above, the remaining number of games in the AT state may be added. In the present embodiment, the addition of the remaining number of games in the AT state is determined so that the number of games in the regulation period is 1500 or less. The number of games during the regulation period is stored in a regulation counter. The restriction counter is provided in the main RAM 303, for example, and is added at each game during the restriction period.

  When the bonus operating state ends, the game state shifts (returns) to the game state in which the bonus combination is won. For example, when a bonus combination is won in the normal state, the state shifts to the normal state after the bonus operation state ends. Also, if a bonus combination is won in the chance state, it shifts to the chance state after the bonus operation state ends, and if a bonus combination is selected in the precursor state, it shifts to the precursor state after the bonus operation state ends, When the bonus combination is won, the game moves to the start preparation state after the bonus operation state ends. However, when a bonus combination is won in the AT state, the state shifts to the start preparation state after the bonus operation state ends. In addition, when a bonus combination is won in the end preparation state, the state shifts to the normal state after the bonus operation state ends. However, even when the bonus combination is won in the AT state when the number of games after the right to shift to the AT state is reached in the bonus operating state reaches a predetermined specific number (1500 times). After the bonus operation state ends, the normal state is entered.

  The restriction counter is initialized under various conditions. For example, the regulation counter is initialized when the AT state ends. Further, when the bonus operation state is entered in the regulation period (AT state) and the number of games in the regulation period reaches 1500 in the ongoing bonus operation state, the regulation period ends in the bonus operation state. The regulation counter is initialized.

  In addition, when the chance state ends and the state does not shift to the AT state (when the AT state is not won in the chance state), the regulation counter is initialized. However, if the right to shift to the chance state multiple times is granted, the regulation counter may not be initialized even if the chance state ends. Specifically, when the current chance state has ended and the right to enter the next chance state has already been granted (the right to enter the next chance state and the right to enter the next chance state) Are given all at once), the regulation counter is not initialized when the current chance state ends.

  FIG. 15 is a conceptual diagram of each instruction determination table (A, B). In each game, the main CPU 301 determines an instruction number from the instruction determination table, and displays instruction information (“1” to “9”) corresponding to the instruction number on the instruction display 16. Further, the main CPU 301 transmits a command (second command described later) indicating an instruction number determined in each game to the sub control board 400 (sub CPU 412).

  Each instruction determination table includes an instruction determination table A (FIG. 15A) and an instruction determination table B (FIG. 15B). The instruction determination table A is used to determine the instruction number of each game during the non-instruction period (normal state or the like). The instruction determination table B is used to determine the instruction number of each game during the instruction period (such as the AT state). Also, as shown in FIG. 15, each instruction determination table is configured to include each instruction number for each winning area.

  As shown in FIG. 15A, the instruction number “99” is determined regardless of which winning area is won in the non-instruction period. When the instruction number “99” is determined, the instruction display 16 does not display the instruction information. Specifically, when the instruction number “99” is determined, the instruction display 16 is turned off during the period for displaying the instruction information. According to the above configuration, the stop operation mode is not instructed by the instruction display 16 in the non-instruction period.

  As shown in FIG. 15B, when the batting order replay X1 is won in each game in the instruction period, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number “01”. When the instruction number “01” is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display a number “1” (hereinafter referred to as “instruction information“ 1 ””) as instruction information. As described above, the correct push order of the RT2 transition replay when the batting order replay X1 is won (the push order to promote the RT1 state to the RT2 state) is “left middle right”. In the above configuration, in the game in which the instruction information “1” is displayed, if the stop operation is performed in the order of “left middle right”, it is more advantageous than the case where the stop operation is performed in another order. Therefore, when the instruction information “1” is displayed on the instruction display 16, the player performs a stop operation in the order of “left middle right”. In other words, the player can be instructed to perform the stop operation in the order of “left middle right” by displaying the instruction information “1”.

  As shown in FIG. 15B, when the batting order replay X2 is won in each game in the instruction period, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number “02”. When the instruction number “02” is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display a number “2” (hereinafter referred to as “instruction information“ 2 ””) as instruction information. As described above, the correct pressing order of the RT2 transition replay when the batting order replay X2 is won is “middle left and right”. In the above configuration, in the game in which the instruction information “2” is displayed, if the stop operation is performed in the order of “left and right middle”, it is more advantageous than the case where the stop operation is performed in another order. Therefore, when the instruction information “2” is displayed on the instruction display 16, the player performs a stop operation in the order of “middle left and right”. In other words, the player can be instructed to perform the stop operation in the order of “middle left and right” by displaying the instruction information “2”.

  As shown in FIG. 15B, when the batting order replay X3 is won in each game in the instruction period, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number “03”. When the instruction number “03” is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display the number “3” (hereinafter referred to as “instruction information“ 3 ””) as instruction information. As described above, the correct pressing order of the RT2 transition replay when the batting order replay X3 is won is “middle left and right”. In the above configuration, in the game in which the instruction information “3” is displayed, if the stop operation is performed in the order of “middle left and right”, it is more advantageous than the case where the stop operation is performed in another order. Therefore, when the instruction information “3” is displayed on the instruction display 16, the player performs a stop operation in the order of “middle left and right”. In other words, the instruction information “3” is displayed in the above configuration, so that the player is instructed to perform stop operation in the order of “middle left and right”.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (b), when the batting order replay X4 is won in each game in the instruction period, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number “04”. When the instruction number “04” is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display the number “4” (hereinafter referred to as “instruction information“ 4 ””) as instruction information. As described above, the correct answer pressing order of the RT2 transition replay when the batting order replay X4 is won is “middle right left”. In the above configuration, in the game in which the instruction information “4” is displayed, the stop operation in the order of “middle right left” is more advantageous than the case of the stop operation in another order. Therefore, when the instruction information “4” is displayed on the instruction display 16, the player performs a stop operation in the order of “middle right left”. In other words, the player can be instructed to perform stop operation in the order of “middle right left” by displaying the instruction information “4”.

  As shown in FIG. 15B, when the batting order replay X5 is won in each game in the instruction period, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number “05”. When the instruction number “05” is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display a number “5” (hereinafter referred to as “instruction information“ 5 ””) as instruction information. As described above, the correct answer pressing order of the RT2 transition replay when the batting order replay X5 is won is “middle right”. In the above configuration, in a game in which the instruction information “5” is displayed, the stop operation in the order of “middle right” is more advantageous than the stop operation in another order. Therefore, when the instruction information “5” is displayed on the instruction display 16, the player performs a stop operation in the order of “middle right”. In other words, the player can be instructed to perform the stop operation in the order of “middle right” by displaying the instruction information “5”.

  As shown in FIG. 15B, when the batting order replay X6 is won in each game in the instruction period, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number “06”. When the instruction number “06” is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display the number “6” (hereinafter referred to as “instruction information“ 6 ””) as instruction information. As described above, the correct pressing order of the RT2 transition replay when the batting order replay X6 is won is “right middle left”. In the above configuration, in the game in which the instruction information “6” is displayed, if the stop operation is performed in the order of “right middle left”, it is more advantageous than the case where the stop operation is performed in another order. Therefore, when the instruction information “6” is displayed on the instruction display 16, the player performs a stop operation in the order of “right middle left”. In other words, the player can be instructed to perform the stop operation in the order of “right middle left” by displaying the instruction information “6”.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (b), when the batting order replay Y1 or the batting order bell L (1 to 4) is won in each game in the designated period, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number “07”. When the instruction number “07” is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display the number “7” (hereinafter referred to as “instruction information“ 7 ””) as instruction information. As described above, the correct answer pressing order of the RT3 transition replay when the batting order replay Y1 is won is the first stop on the left. In addition, when the batting order bell L is won, the correct answer push order of the correct bells is the first left stop. As understood from the above description, in the game in which the instruction information “7” is displayed, the stop operation at the first left stop is more advantageous than the stop operation in another order. Therefore, when the instruction information “7” is displayed on the instruction display 16, the player performs a stop operation at the first left stop. In other words, the player can be instructed to stop the first left stop by displaying the instruction information “7”.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (b), when each batting order replay Y2 or batting order bell C (1-4) is won in each game in the designated period, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number “08”. When the instruction number “08” is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display the number “8” (hereinafter referred to as “instruction information“ 8 ””) as instruction information. As described above, the correct answer pressing order of the RT3 transition replay when the batting order replay Y2 is won is the middle first stop. Further, when the batting order bell C is won, the correct answer push order of the correct bells is the middle first stop. As understood from the above description, in the game in which the instruction information “8” is displayed, the stop operation in the middle first stop is more advantageous than the stop operation in another order. Therefore, when the instruction information “8” is displayed on the instruction display 16, the player performs a stop operation at the middle first stop. In other words, the player can be instructed to perform the stop operation at the first middle stop by displaying the instruction information “8”.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (b), when the batting order replay Y3 or the batting order bell R (1 to 4) is won in each game in the designated period, the main CPU 301 determines the designated number “09”. When the instruction number “09” is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display the number “9” (hereinafter referred to as “instruction information“ 9 ””) as instruction information. As described above, the correct pressing order of the RT3 transition replay when the batting order replay Y3 is won is the first stop on the right. Further, when the batting order bell R is won, the correct answer pressing order of the correct bells is the first stop on the right. As understood from the above description, in the game in which the instruction information “9” is displayed, the stop operation at the first right stop is more advantageous than the stop operation in another order. Therefore, when the instruction information “9” is displayed on the instruction display 16, the player performs a stop operation at the first right stop. In other words, the player can be instructed to perform the stop operation at the first right stop by displaying the instruction information “9”. In addition, when a player other than the batting order replay or batting order bell wins during the instruction period, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number “99”, and the instruction display 16 does not display the instruction information.

  FIG. 15C is a schematic diagram of the segment display D. The segment display D is configured to include the instruction display 16 described above. The instruction display 16 is a single-digit 7-segment display. FIG. 15C illustrates an instruction display 16 that displays instruction information “1”.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (c), the segment indicator D is configured to include a regulation period indicator 38. The regulation period indicator 38 is in an ON state (lighted) during the regulation period. As described above, each instruction period (a part of the start preparation state, the AT state, and the chance state) is included in the regulation period. Therefore, in the instruction period in which the instruction information is displayed on the instruction indicator 16, the regulation period indicator 38 is lit. In the present embodiment, the restriction period indicator 38 is not turned on in the end preparation state. However, the restriction period indicator 38 may be turned on in the end preparation state.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining each command (first command, second command) transmitted from the main CPU 301 to the sub CPU 412. The main CPU 301 transmits various commands including the first command and the second command to the sub CPU 412 during a period from the time when the game is started until the time when the stop operation becomes possible.

  As illustrated in FIG. 16, the main CPU 301 transmits the first commands “A00” to “A13” to the sub CPU 412 according to the winning area. For example, when the winning area of this game is lost, the main CPU 301 transmits a command “A00” to the sub CPU 412. The main CPU 301 transmits a command “A01” when the batting order replay (X1 to X6, Y1 to Y3) is won. Further, the main CPU 301 transmits a command “A02” when the BAR replay is won, and transmits a command “A03” when the normal replay is won. The main CPU 301 transmits the command “A04” when the batting order bell (L1 to L4, C1 to C4, R1 to R4) is won, and the command “A05” when the common bell is won. When the watermelon is won, the main CPU 301 transmits the command “A06”. When the weak cherry is won, the main CPU 301 transmits the command “A07”. When the strong cherry is won, the main CPU 301 transmits the command “A08”. When the eye is won, the command “A09” is transmitted, and when the strong chance is won, the command “A10” is transmitted. Similarly, the main CPU 301 sends the command “A11” when the small role ALL is won, sends the command “A12” when the duplicate bonus is won, and the command when the single bonus is won. “A13” is transmitted.

  When the sub CPU 412 receives the above first command, the sub CPU 412 determines various effects according to the first command. For example, when the command “A06” is received when the watermelon is won, the sub CPU 412 determines the effect of notifying that the watermelon has been won.

  In addition to the first command, the main CPU 301 transmits a second command (B01 to B09, B99) corresponding to the instruction number (instruction information) of the current game to the sub CPU 412. Specifically, when the instruction number “99” (no instruction) is determined in this game, the main CPU 301 transmits a command “B99” to the sub CPU 412 as shown in FIG. As described above, the instruction number “99” is determined in each game in the normal state. Therefore, in the non-instruction period, the command “B99” is transmitted every game. In addition, the instruction number “99” is determined when a winning area (losing, etc.) other than the batting order replay (X, Y) and batting order bell (L, C, R) is won in the instruction period.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the main CPU 301 transmits the command “B01” when the batting order replay X1 is won and the instruction number “01” (the order of left middle right) is determined in the instruction period. Further, the main CPU 301 transmits the command “B02” when the batting order replay X2 is won and the instruction number “02” (the left / right middle order) is determined in the instruction period, and the batting order replay X3 is won, and the instruction number When “03” (middle left / right order) is determined, the command “B03” is transmitted, and the batting order replay X4 is won, and when the instruction number “04” (middle right / left order) is determined, the command “B04” is And when the batting order replay X5 is won and the instruction number “05” (right-left middle order) is determined, the command “B05” is transmitted, and the batting order replay X6 is won, and the instruction number “06” (right middle left) In this case, the command “B06” is transmitted.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the main CPU 301 determines that the command “B07” is given when the batting order replay Y1 or the batting order bell L (1 to 4) is won and the instruction number “07” (first left stop) is determined in the instruction period. ". Further, the main CPU 301 transmits the command “B08” when the batting order replay Y2 or the batting order bell C (1 to 4) is won and the instruction number “08” (medium first stop) is determined in the instruction period. Further, the main CPU 301 transmits the command “B09” when the batting order replay Y3 or the batting order bell R (1 to 4) is won and the instruction number “09” (first right stop) is determined in the instruction period.

  When the above-described second command is received by the sub CPU 412, the sub CPU 412 determines an instruction effect instructing the stop operation sequence of the instruction number specified by the second command. In the instruction effect, for example, the liquid crystal display device 30 instructs the same stop operation order as the stop operation order indicated by the instruction information. As described above, the second command transmitted in the non-instruction period is only the command “B99” (no instruction). Therefore, in principle, the instruction effect is not executed in the non-instruction period. However, it may be configured such that an effect that instructs a stop operation sequence that does not affect the appearance rate (small influence) is executed.

   FIG. 17A and FIG. 17B are conceptual diagrams of each spinning effect determination table (A, B). The main CPU 301 determines whether or not to execute each rotation effect in the rotation effect determination process. In the spinning effect, the main CPU 301 changes each reel 12 in a predetermined manner. Each rotator effect includes a rotator effect A, a rotator effect B, a rotator effect C, and a rotator effect D, and the mode of each reel 12 is different for each rotator effect. In addition, the aspect of each reel 12 in each turning effect can be changed as appropriate.

  The main CPU 301 determines the rotation effect using the rotation effect determination table A in each game in the normal state. Further, the main CPU 301 determines the spinning effect using the spinning effect determination table B in each game in the AT state.

  As shown in FIG. 17, each turning effect determination table includes each lottery value for each winning area. In addition, each lottery value includes a lottery value of “no effect”, a lottery value of the rotating effect A, a lottery value of the rotating effect B, a lottery value of the rotating effect C, and a lottery value of the rotating effect D. Yes. Each lottery value is determined in the order of “no effect” to the rotation effect D in the process of determining the rotation effect (order of no effect → rotation effect A → rotation effect B → rotation effect C → rotation effect D). It is subtracted from the random value R2 (0 to 255). The main CPU 301 determines the spinning effect of the lottery value in which the subtraction result is a negative number. For example, it is assumed that a rare role (cherry role, watermelon role, chance) is won and the random value R2 is a numerical value “200” in the non-instruction period. When the rare combination is won in the non-instruction period, as shown in FIG. 17, the lottery value “228” of “no effect” is subtracted from the random value R2. In the above case, since the result (200-228 = -28) obtained by subtracting the lottery value of the rare role from the random value R2 is a negative number, the main CPU 301 determines not to execute the spinning effect in the current game. . Further, for example, a case is assumed in which the rare combination is won and the random value R2 is a numerical value “230” in the non-instruction period. In the above case, the result of subtracting the “no effect” lottery value from the random value R2 (230−228 = 2) does not become a negative number, and thereafter the lottery value “12” of the spinning effect A is subtracted from the subtraction result. If it does, it becomes a negative number. Therefore, the main CPU 301 determines the spinning effect A.

  The main CPU 301 transmits an effect type command indicating the spinning effect determined in each game to the sub CPU 412. The effect type command is transmitted during a period from the time point of the game start operation to the time point when the stop operation becomes possible, like the first command and the second command described above. In addition, the transmission time of the production type command can be changed as appropriate.

  The main RAM 303 stores a display permission bit storage area indicating a combination of symbols permitted to stop on the active line, a display setting value storage area for storing a numerical value displayed on the setting display unit 36, and a setting value. A set value storage area, a random value R1 storage area in which the random value R1 is stored, a random value R2 storage area in which the random value R2 is stored, a random value R3 storage area in which the random value R3 is stored, and transmitted to the sub-control board 400 A command storage area for storing commands to be executed, a lamp-related data storage area for storing data indicating display modes of various lamps, a winning area storage area for storing a winning area, and the number of stop buttons 25 that are not stopped. A storage area including a non-stop operation counter and a stop order storage area for storing the operation order of each stop button 25 is provided.

<Each data used by sub CPU>
Hereinafter, various data stored in the sub ROM 413 will be described with reference to the drawings. The sub ROM 413 stores various data including an instruction effect determination table.

  When the sub CPU 412 receives the second command indicating the instruction number (instruction information), the sub CPU 412 determines one of the instruction effects based on the instruction effect determination table. When the instruction effect is determined, the sub CPU 412 transmits an effect control command indicating the instruction effect to the image control board (image control CPU 421) 420. When receiving the effect control command indicating the instruction effect, the image control CPU 421 displays each image of the instruction effect on the liquid crystal display device 30. In the present embodiment, when the sub control board (sub CPU 412) 400 receives the second command (when the main CPU 301 transmits the second command), the stop operation mode (stop operation order) corresponding to the second command is displayed. The notification is always executed by the sub CPU 412.

  FIG. 18 is a conceptual diagram of an instruction effect determination table. When the sub CPU 412 receives any of the commands “B01” to “B09” as the second command, the sub CPU 412 determines the instruction effect based on the instruction effect determination table. As described above, the commands “B01” to “B09” are transmitted in the instruction period and are not transmitted in the non-instruction period. That is, the sub CPU 412 determines the instruction effect by the instruction effect determination table when the main CPU 301 is a game during the instruction period.

  Specifically, when the second command “B01” is received in the game in which the first command “A01” is received (the winning game of the batting order replay), the instruction effect X1 is determined. In the instruction effect X1, the “left middle right” stop operation order is notified by the liquid crystal display device 30 or the like. In the game in which the first command “A01” is received, the instruction effect X2 is determined when the second command “B02” is received, and the instruction effect X3 is determined when the second command “B03” is received. When the second command “B04” is received, the instruction effect X4 is determined. When the second command “B05” is received, the instruction effect X5 is determined and the second command “B06” is received. In the case, the instruction effect X6 is determined. In the instruction effect X2, the stop order of “middle left and right” is notified, in the instruction effect X3, the stop order of “middle left and right” is notified, and in the instruction effect X4, the stop order of “middle right left” is notified. In X5, the stop order of “right middle left” is notified, and in the instruction effect X6, the stop order of “right middle left” is notified. In each of the instruction effects X (1 to 6) described above, it is notified that the batting order replay has been won. In each instruction effect X described above, the correct pressing order of the RT2 transition replay is notified.

  In the game in which the first command “A01” is received, when the second command “B07” is received, the instruction effect X7 is determined. In the instruction effect X7, the order of the first left stop is notified by the liquid crystal display device 30 or the like. In the game in which the first command “A01” is received, the instruction effect X8 is determined when the second command “B08” is received, and the instruction effect X9 is determined when the second command “B09” is received. It is determined. In the instruction effect X8, the stop order of the middle first stop is notified, and in the instruction effect X9, the stop order of the right first stop is notified. In each of the instruction effects X (7 to 9), it is notified that the batting order replay has been won. In each instruction effect X described above, the correct pressing order of the RT3 transition replay is notified.

  When the second command “B07” is received in the game in which the first command “A04” is received (winning game of batting order bell), the instruction effect Y1 is determined. In the instruction effect Y1, the order of the first left stop is notified by the liquid crystal display device 30 or the like. In the game in which the first command “A04” is received, the instruction effect Y2 is determined when the second command “B08” is received, and the instruction effect Y3 is determined when the second command “B09” is received. It is determined. In the instruction effect Y2, the stop order of the middle first stop is notified, and in the instruction effect Y3, the stop order of the right first stop is notified. Further, in each instruction effect Y, it is notified that the batting order bell has been won. In each of the above instruction effects Y (1 to 3), the correct answer push order of the correct bells is notified.

  The sub CPU 412 determines whether or not to execute a display effect in each game. In the display effect, as described above, the light emission mode of each backlight provided for each unit region U of each reel 12 changes from the normal state (white lighting). In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of display effects (A to D) are provided, and the sub CPU 412 determines the display effects according to the winning combination of the current game, for example.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining each display effect. Each display effect differs in the period in which the display mode (light emission mode of each backlight) of the symbol display area changes from the normal state. As shown in FIG. 19 (a), in this embodiment, for the sake of explanation, after the first betting medal for starting this game is inserted, two medals (three in total) The period from when a medal) is inserted (three betting medals required to start the game) to the start of the current game is referred to as a “first period”. Also, a period from when the current game start operation is performed to when each reel 12 is stopped (from the first stop to the third stop) until all the reels 12 stop (until the current game ends). Is referred to as a “second period”. The period from when all the reels 12 are stopped to when the first betting medal for starting the next game is inserted is referred to as a “third period”.

  Each display effect of the present embodiment includes a display effect A, a display effect B, and a turn-off effect C. Each display effect has a different period in which the display mode of the symbol display area is controlled in a mode different from the normal mode. FIG. 19A shows a period during which the display mode of the symbol display area is controlled in a mode different from the normal mode for each of the display effect A, the display effect B, and the turn-off effect C. Specifically, in the display effect A, the display mode of the symbol display area is controlled in a mode different from the normal mode in the second period from when the game start operation is performed until all the reels 12 are stopped. In the display effect B, the display mode of the symbol display area is controlled in a mode different from the normal mode over the third period. In the turn-off effect C, the display mode of the symbol display area is controlled in a mode different from the normal mode during the period from the stop operation in the current game to the insertion of the bet medal for the next game.

  FIG. 19 (b-1) is a diagram for explaining each display effect A (1 to 4) in which the display mode of the symbol display area changes in the second period among the display effects. Each display effect A includes a display effect A1, a display effect A2, a display effect A3, and a display effect A4. When the game is started, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not to execute the display effect A according to the winning area. For example, it is preferable to determine whether to execute the display effect A by lottery.

  In each display effect A, the display mode of each unit region U changes from the start of the game until all the reels 12 are stopped. That is, in each display effect A, the display mode of each unit region U changes from the start to the end of the second period. However, in each display effect A, the time when the display mode of each unit area U changes is not limited to the above example, and any time in the second period can be adopted.

  As shown in FIG. 19 (b-1), among the display effects A, the display effect A1 may be executed in a game in which the common bell is won. As will be described in detail later, in the display effect A1, the invalid area (each unit area U of the upper and lower lines) in the symbol display area emits light in a color (for example, yellow) corresponding to the common bell. Further, in the display effect A1, the effective area (each unit area U in the middle stage line) is maintained in the same mode (white lighting) as in the normal state. In the above display effect A1, it is notified that the common bell has been won in this game.

  Among the display effects A, the display effect A2 may be executed in a game won by the watermelon. In the display effect A2, the invalid area in the symbol display area emits light in a color (for example, green) corresponding to the watermelon. Further, in the display effect A2, the effective area is maintained in the same manner as the normal state as in the display effect A1 described above. In the display effect A2, the fact that the watermelon has been won in this game is notified.

  Among the display effects A, the display effect A3 may be executed in a game in which a weak cherry or a strong cherry is won. In the display effect A3, the invalid area in the symbol display area emits light in a color (for example, red) corresponding to the weak cherry and the strong cherry. In the display effect A3, the effective area is maintained in the same manner as in the normal state, similar to the display effect A1 and the display effect A2 described above. In the above display effect A3, it is informed that a weak cherry or a strong cherry is won in this game.

  Among the display effects A, the display effect A4 may be executed in a game in which a weak chance or a strong chance is won. In the display effect A4, the invalid area in the symbol display area emits light in a color (for example, purple) corresponding to the weak chance eye and the strong chance eye. Further, in the display effect A4, the effective area is maintained in the same manner as in the normal state, similarly to the other display effects A (1 to 3) described above. In the display effect A4 described above, the fact that the player has won the weak chance or the strong chance in this game is notified.

  FIG. 19B-2 is a diagram for explaining each display effect B (1-5) executed in the third period among the display effects. Each display effect B includes a display effect B1, a display effect B2, a display effect B3, a display effect B4, and a display effect B5. The sub CPU 412 executes one of the display effects B in accordance with the result of the symbol combination displayed as a result of the game.

  In each display effect B, when all the reels 12 are stopped (the symbol combination as a result of the game is stopped), the display mode of each unit area U is changed. Each unit area U whose display mode has changed in each display effect B returns to the normal display mode when a bet medal for the next game is inserted (when the third period ends). However, in each display effect B, the time when the display mode of each unit area U changes is not limited to the above example, and any time in the third period can be adopted. For example, when a predetermined length of time (for example, about 2 seconds) has passed since the winning combination was won, each unit area U is displayed in a normal state even before the betting medal for the next game is inserted. It is good also as a structure which returns to an aspect.

  As shown in FIG. 19 (b-2), the display effects B <b> 1 among the display effects B may be executed in response to winning of the correct answer bell. As will be described in detail later, in the display effect B1, each backlight is controlled so that each unit area U in both the effective area and the invalid area (the entire area of the symbol display area) blinks (flashes). In the display effect B1, each unit region U blinks in a mode (emission luminance, cycle) corresponding to the correct answer bell. In the above display effect B1, the fact that the correct bell was won in the game this time is notified.

  Among the display effects B, the display effect B2 may be executed in response to a watermelon winning combination. In the display effect B2, each backlight is controlled so that each unit area U of both the effective area and the invalid area blinks. In the display effect B2, each unit area U blinks in a manner corresponding to the watermelon combination. In the above display effect B2, it is notified that the player has won a watermelon role in this game.

  Among the display effects B, the display effect B3 may be executed in response to a winning of a cherry role (middle cherry, corner cherry). In the display effect B3, each backlight is controlled so that each unit area U of both the effective area and the invalid area blinks. In the display effect B3, each unit area U blinks in a mode corresponding to the cherry role. In the display effect B3 described above, the fact that the player has won the cherry role in this game is notified.

  Among the display effects B, the display effect B4 may be executed when one winning combination A is missed in a game won by the winning area “weak chance”. In the display effect B4, each backlight is controlled so that each unit area U of both the effective area and the invalid area blinks. In the display effect B4, each unit region U blinks in a manner corresponding to the weak chance. In the display effect B3 described above, the fact that the player has won the weak chance in this game is notified. Note that the display effect B4 may be executed even if the winning combination “weak chance” is a game in which a single winning combination A is won in the winning game.

  Among the display effects B, the display effect B5 may be executed when one winning combination B is missed in the game won by the winning area “strong chance eye”. In the display effect B5, each backlight is controlled so that each unit area U of both the effective area and the invalid area blinks. In the display effect B5, each unit region U blinks in a manner corresponding to the strong chance eye. In the display effect B5 described above, the fact that the player has won the strong chance in this game is notified. Note that the display effect B5 may be executed even when the winning combination “strong chance eyes” wins a single winning combination B in a game won.

  FIG. 19 (b-3) is a diagram for explaining the turn-off effects C (1 to 3) among the display effects. Each turn-off effect C includes a turn-off effect C1, a turn-off effect C2, and a turn-off effect C3. In each turn-off effect C, the display mode of the symbol display area changes (turns off) over the second period and the third period.

  The sub CPU 412 determines each turn-off effect C by lottery according to the winning area in each game. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 may determine the turn-off effect C1 when the winning area of the current game is any of lose, bell (batting order bell, common bell), and cherry (strong cherry, weak cherry). . Further, the sub CPU 412 may determine the turn-off effect C2 when the winning area of the current game is any one of replay (batting order replay, normal replay). Further, the sub CPU 412 may determine the turn-off effect C3 when the winning area of the current game is either a watermelon or a bonus. However, the method for determining whether or not to execute the turn-off effect C is not limited to the above example. For example, the presence or absence of execution of the turn-off effect C may be determined according to the gaming state. Further, for example, a configuration may be adopted in which the turn-off effect C1 or the turn-off effect C2 can be determined by a game in which a bonus combination is won.

  In a game in which the turn-off effect C is determined, when a stop operation is performed, a part of the backlight of each unit region U that is stopped and displayed by the stop operation is turned off (details will be described later). When the turn-off effect C is executed in the current game, the unit area U turned off by the stop operation of the game is turned off until all reels 12 are stopped and the next game bet medals are inserted. Maintained in a state.

  FIG. 19 (b-3) shows the time when the unit area U is turned off in each turn-off effect C. In the light-off effect C1 among the light-off effects C, when the first stop operation is performed, a part of the unit area U of the reel 12 that is stopped by the stop operation is turned off and displayed. Specifically, in the turn-off effect C1, when the first stop operation is performed, the upper unit region U and the lower unit region U are turned off among the unit regions U (upper, middle, and lower) that are stopped and displayed. Is displayed. In addition, in the turn-off effect C1, even when the upper and lower unit areas U are turned off, the middle unit area U is maintained in the normal display mode (lighted). That is, in the turn-off effect C1, each unit area U of the invalid area is turned off, and the unit area U of the valid area is not turned off. In addition, each unit area U of the invalid area is maintained in an extinguished state until a bet medal for the next game is inserted.

  In the extinguishing effect C2 among the extinguishing effects C, when the first stop operation is performed, each unit area U of the invalid area (upper and lower stages) to be stopped is extinguished and displayed in the same manner as the extinguishing effect C1 described above. Is done. Further, in the turn-off effect C2, when the second stop operation is performed, the predetermined unit area U of the reel 12 that is stopped by the stop operation is turned off. Specifically, in the turn-off effect C2, when the second stop operation is performed, the upper unit region U and the lower unit region U among the unit regions U that are stopped and displayed are turned off and displayed. Even when the upper unit area U and the lower unit area U are turned off during the second stop operation, the middle unit area U is maintained in the normal display mode. That is, in the turn-off effect C2, each unit area U of the invalid area is turned off, and each unit area located in the valid area is not turned off. In the turn-off effect C2, the unit areas U of the upper and lower stages of the two reels 12 are turned off. In addition, each unit area U of the invalid area is maintained in an extinguished state until a bet medal for the next game is inserted.

  In the extinguishing effect C3 among the extinguishing effects C, when the first stop operation is performed, each unit area U of the invalid area to be stopped is extinguished and displayed as in the extinguishing effect C1 and the extinguishing effect C2. The Further, in the turn-off effect C3, when the second stop operation is performed, each unit area U of the invalid area that is stopped and displayed is turned off and displayed in the same manner as the light-off effect C2. In the turn-off effect C3, when the third stop operation is performed, a predetermined unit region U is turned off among the unit regions U to be stopped and displayed. Specifically, when the third stop operation is performed in the turn-off effect C3, the upper unit region U and the lower unit region U among the unit regions U to be stopped and displayed are turned off and displayed. Even when the upper unit area U and the lower unit area U are turned off at the time of the third stop, the middle unit area U is maintained in the normal display mode. That is, in the turn-off effect C3, each unit area U of the invalid area is turned off, and each unit area U of the valid area is not turned off. In the turn-off effect C3 described above, the unit areas of the upper and lower stages of the three reels 12 are turned off. In addition, each unit area U of the invalid area is maintained in an extinguished state until a bet medal for the next game is inserted.

  Hereinafter, specific examples of the display effect A and the display effect B will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a time chart showing the first period, the second period, and the third period. In FIG. 20, in order to explain the display mode of the symbol display area at each time point, a simulated diagram of the symbol display mode is also shown in the time chart. In the specific example of FIG. 20, it is assumed that the display effect A1 is executed in the game in which the common bell is won, and then the correct bell combination is stopped and displayed on the active line and the display effect B1 is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 20, when a medal is inserted, the first period is started. In the first period, the display mode of each unit area U (L, C, R) of the symbol display area is white lighting (normal state). Thereafter, when a game start operation is performed (the second period is started), the common bell is won, and the display effect A is determined, each unit area (L1, L3, C1, C3, R1, R3) are lit yellow.

  In the display effect A1, the display mode of the effective area does not change even when the invalid area changes from the normal display mode. Moreover, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, in the display effect A2, even if it is a case where an invalid area | region changes from the normal display mode to green, the display mode of an effective area does not change from a normal state. Similarly, in the display effect A3, even if the invalid area changes from the normal display mode to the red color, the effective area does not change from the normal display mode. In the display effect A4, even if the invalid area changes from the normal display mode to purple, the effective area does not change from the normal display mode.

  The player performs an operation of stopping the reel 12 at a timing at which a specific symbol can be stopped on the active line (effective area). Therefore, each symbol in the effective area is required to be generally identifiable by the player even when the symbol is rotating. However, when a display effect is executed in a period during which a stop operation is possible, it may be difficult to visually recognize each symbol that varies in the effective area.

  In consideration of the above circumstances, in the present embodiment, even in the case where a display effect is executed, each of the unit areas U of the effective area is used in the game period (second period) in which each reel 12 rotates. The backlight was configured to emit light (light on) in the same manner as in the normal state. According to the above configuration, for example, in a gaming period in which each reel 12 rotates, each backlight of each unit area U of the effective area emits light (flashes and extinguishes) in a mode different from the normal state. The problems described above are suppressed.

  As shown in FIG. 20, when all the reels 12 are stopped, the third period is started. When all the reels 12 are stopped and the symbol combination of the correct bell is stopped and displayed on the active line, the display effect B1 is executed in the symbol display area. In the display effect B1, each unit area U including the invalid area and the valid area is displayed blinking. Although illustration is omitted, also in the display effects B2, the display effects B3, the display effects B4, and the display effects B5, each unit area U including the invalid area and the effective area is displayed blinking. Each unit area U flashed and displayed in the display effect B is in a normal display mode when the first bet medal of the next game is inserted and the period shifts to the first period (when the third period ends). Return.

  As described above, in the display effect B (1 to 5), the display mode of each unit area of the effective area in addition to the invalid area is changed (flashed display) from the normal display mode. Temporarily, in the display effect B, the structure by which the unit area | region U which changes from the display mode in a normal state is restrict | limited to an invalid area | region is assumed. In the above configuration, for example, as compared to the present embodiment, the symbol display area in which the display mode changes is narrow, so that it is likely to cause a disadvantage that the change in the display mode of the symbol display area in the display effect B is poor. According to the display effect B of this embodiment, the above inconvenience is suppressed. As described above, when the display mode of the effective area is changed from the normal state, there is a problem that the visibility of the symbol is lowered and it is difficult to press the eye. However, since the display effect B is executed after the last stop operation, the above-described problem does not occur.

  FIG. 21 is a time chart for explaining each turn-off effect C (1 to 3). In FIG. 21, a simulated diagram of the symbol display area at each time point of the game where the turn-off effect is executed is also shown in each time chart.

  FIG. 21A is a time chart for explaining the extinguishing effect C1 among the extinguishing effects C. FIG. As shown in FIG. 21 (a), immediately after the game in which the turn-off effect C is executed (before the first stop operation), all the unit areas U in the symbol display area are lit in white as in the normal state. To do. Further, as shown in FIG. 21A, in the game in which the turn-off effect C is executed, when the first stop operation is performed, the unit region U positioned on the upper stage of the reel 12 stopped by the stop operation and the lower stage are positioned. The unit area U to be turned off is turned off. In the specific example of FIG. 21A, it is assumed that the left reel 12L is first stopped. In the above case, the unit area UL1 and the unit area UL3 of the left reel 12L are turned off by the first stop operation.

  Although illustration is omitted, in the turn-off effect C1, when the middle reel 12C is first stopped, the unit area UC1 and the unit area UC3 of the middle reel 12C are turned off. Similarly, when the right reel 12R is first stopped, the unit area UR1 and the unit area UR3 of the right reel 12R are turned off. It should be noted that, in the turn-off effect C1, the unit area U (L1, L3) of a predetermined reel 12 (for example, the left reel 12) may be turned off regardless of the type of the reel 12 that has been first stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 21A, in the game in which the turn-off effect C1 is executed, each unit area U turned off by the first stop operation is turned off until the first betting medal of the next game is inserted. When the betting medal is inserted, the normal display mode is restored. As shown in FIG. 21A, in the game in which the turn-off effect C1 is executed, the unit area U is not turned off when triggered by the second stop operation or the third stop operation.

  FIG. 21B is a time chart for explaining the extinguishing effect C2 among the extinguishing effects C. As shown in FIG. 21 (b), in the extinguishing effect C2, as in the extinguishing effect C1 described above, immediately after the game is started, all the unit areas U of the symbol display area are lit in white as in the normal state, and thereafter When the first stop operation is performed, the unit region U located on the upper stage of the reel 12 and the unit area U located on the lower stage that are stopped by the stop operation are turned off.

  In the turn-off effect C2, as shown in FIG. 21B, when the second stop operation is performed, the unit region U located on the upper stage of the reel 12 and the unit area U located on the lower stage that are stopped by the stop operation are turned off. To do. In the specific example of FIG. 21B, it is assumed that the left reel 12L is first stopped (similar to the specific example of FIG. 21A), and then the middle reel 12C is second stopped. In the above case, the unit area UL1 and the unit area UL3 of the left reel 12L are turned off by the first stop operation, and the unit area UC1 and the unit area UC3 of the middle reel 12C are turned off by the second stop operation. Note that, in the turn-off effect C2, the unit area U (L1, L3) of the predetermined reel 12 (for example, the left reel 12L) is turned off by the first stop operation regardless of the type of the reel 12 that has been subjected to the first stop operation. The unit area U (C1, C3) of a predetermined reel 12 (for example, the middle reel 12C) may be turned off by the second stop operation regardless of the type of the reel 12 that has been subjected to the second stop operation.

  As shown in FIG. 21B, in the game in which the turn-off effect C2 is executed, each unit area U turned off by the first stop operation and the second stop operation is inserted with the first bet medal of the next game. The display is kept off until the bet medals are inserted, and the normal display mode is restored. As shown in FIG. 21 (b), in the game in which the turn-off effect C2 is executed, the unit area U is not turned off in response to the third stop operation.

  FIG. 21C is a time chart for explaining the extinguishing effect C3 among the extinguishing effects C. As shown in FIG. 21 (c), in the extinguishing effect C3, as in the extinguishing effect C1 and the extinguishing effect C2, the unit area U of the symbol display area is white as in the normal state immediately after the game is started. When the first stop operation is performed after that, the unit area U positioned on the upper stage of the reel 12 and the unit area U positioned on the lower stage are turned off by the stop operation. Further, in the turn-off effect C3, similarly to the turn-off effect C2, when the second stop operation is performed, the unit region U located on the upper stage and the unit area U located on the lower stage that are stopped by the stop operation are turned off. To do.

  In the turn-off effect C3, as shown in FIG. 21 (c), when the third stop operation is performed, the unit region U located on the upper stage and the unit area U located on the lower stage that are stopped by the stop operation are turned off. To do. In the specific example of FIG. 21C, the left reel 12L is first stopped, and then the middle reel 12C is second stopped (similar to the specific example of FIG. 21B), and then the right reel 12R is moved. Assume that the third stop operation is performed. In the above case, the unit area UL1 and the unit area UL3 of the left reel 12L are turned off by the first stop operation, the unit area UC1 and the unit area UC3 of the middle reel 12C are turned off by the second stop operation, and the third stop operation is performed. As a result, the unit area UR1 and the unit area UR3 of the right reel 12R are turned off. Note that, in the turn-off effect C3, the unit area U (L1, L3) of the predetermined reel 12 (for example, the left reel 12L) is turned off by the first stop operation regardless of the type of the reel 12 subjected to the first stop operation. Regardless of the type of the reel 12 that has been subjected to the second stop operation, the unit area U (C1, C3) of the predetermined reel 12 (for example, the middle reel 12C) is turned off by the second stop operation, and the third stop operation is performed. Regardless of the type of the reel 12, the unit area U (R1, R3) of a predetermined reel 12 (for example, the right reel 12R) may be turned off by the third stop operation.

  As shown in FIG. 21C, in the game in which the turn-off effect C3 is executed, each unit area turned off by the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation is the first bet of the next game. The display is kept off until a medal is inserted. When a bet medal is inserted, the normal display mode is restored.

  In each of the turn-off effects C described above, the display mode of the symbol display area changes during the game period (second period) in which the stop operation can be performed, similarly to the display effects A (1 to 4) described above. However, in each turn-off effect C, the unit area U located in the invalid area (upper line and lower line) in the symbol display area is turned off, and the unit area U located in the valid area (middle line) is in the normal display mode. Maintained at. Therefore, for example, compared to a configuration in which the display mode of the effective area changes (extinguishes) during a game period in which a stop operation is possible, inconvenience that the visibility of each symbol that changes the effective line is reduced is suppressed.

  The above is the description of each display effect A, each display effect B, and each turn-off effect C. As described above, in each display effect A, the display mode of the symbol display area changes from the normal state during the period from the start of the current game to the stop display of all the reels 12. In each display effect B, the symbol display area is displayed in the period from when all the reels 12 are stopped and displayed in this game until the betting medal for the next game is inserted (before the next game starts). The aspect changes from normal. In each turn-off effect C, the display mode of the symbol display area changes from the normal state during the period from the stop operation in the current game to the insertion of the betting medal for the next game.

  As understood from the above description, each display effect A, each display effect B, and each light-off effect C are not executed over a plurality of games. However, in a configuration in which a single display effect is not executed over a plurality of games, there may be a case where a player feels that the display effect is not interesting because the period during which a single display effect is executed is scarcely changed. . In consideration of the above circumstances, the present embodiment provides a display effect (a continuous light-off effect D described later) that is executed over a plurality of games.

  FIG. 22A is a diagram for explaining each continuous light-off effect D (1,2). Each continuous light-off effect D is a display effect executed over a plurality of games. Specifically, each continuous light-off effect D includes a continuous light-off effect D1 and a continuous light-off effect D2. The continuous turn-off effect D1 is executed over two games. Further, the continuous turn-off effect D2 is executed over three games. In each continuous light-off effect D, each unit region U is turned off in response to a stop operation, as in the case of the light-off effect C described above.

  It is determined whether or not each continuous turn-off effect D is executed according to the winning area of the current game. For example, when a watermelon is won in this game, the continuous turn-off effect D1 is determined by lottery. In addition, when the duplicate bonus is won in the current game, the continuous turn-off effect D2 is determined by lottery. In a game in which a duplicate bonus is won, a watermelon role and a bonus role are won in duplicate. In the above configuration, the fact that the bonus combination is won is notified by the continuous turn-off effect D2.

  FIG. 22A shows the time when the unit area U is turned off in each continuous turn-off effect D1. As described above, the continuous turn-off effect D1 is executed over two games. Further, in the continuous light-off effect D1, when the first stop operation is performed in the first game, each unit area U that is stopped and displayed by the stop operation is turned off. Specifically, among the unit areas U to be stopped and displayed, the upper unit area U, the lower unit area U, and (the unit areas U of the invalid area) are turned off (similar to the turn-off effect C described above). Further, in the above-described continuous turn-off effect D1, each unit area U is turned off when the second stop operation is performed in the second game.

  As described above, the continuous turn-off effect D2 is executed over three games. In the continuous turn-off effect D2, similarly to the above-described continuous turn-off effect D1, when the first stop operation is performed in the first game, each unit area U stopped and displayed by the stop operation is turned off, and the second game When the second stop operation is performed at, each unit area U is turned off. Further, in the above-described continuous turn-off effect D2, each unit area U is turned off when the third stop operation is performed in the third game.

  FIG. 22B-1 is a time chart for explaining a specific example of the continuous turn-off effect D1. FIG. 22 (b-1) shows a simulated diagram of the symbol display area at each point of the continuous turn-off effect D1. Further, FIG. 22 (b-1) shows a first game period and a second game period of the continuous turn-off effect D1.

  In the specific example of FIG. 22 (b-1), it is assumed that the first left stop operation is performed in the first game of the continuous turn-off effect D1. In the above case, each unit area U of the left reel 12L is turned off. Specifically, among the unit areas U to be stopped for the first time, the upper unit area U, the lower unit area U, and the invalid unit areas U are turned off. As described above, each unit area U turned off in the current game turn-off effect C1 is returned to the normal display mode (lighted in white) before the next game is started (when the betting medal is inserted). On the other hand, each unit area U that is turned off in the first game of the continuous turn-off effect D1 is maintained in the turned-off state in the next game as shown in FIG. 22 (b-1).

  In the specific example of FIG. 22 (b-1), it is assumed that the middle second stop operation is performed in the second game of the continuous turn-off effect D1. In the above case, each unit area U of the middle reel 12C is turned off. Specifically, among the unit areas U that are stopped and displayed by the second stop operation, the upper unit area U, the lower unit area U, and the invalid unit areas U are turned off. However, as described above, each unit area U that is turned off in the first game of the continuous turn-off effect D1 is already turned off at the start of the second game. Therefore, in the second game of the continuous turn-off effect D1, each unit area U that is stopped and displayed by the second stop operation may already be turned off. Therefore, in the present embodiment, if each unit area U turned off in the first game of the continuous turn-off effect D1 is stopped and displayed in the second stop operation of the second game, it is stopped and displayed in the second stop operation. Other than each unit region U is appropriately turned off. Specifically, when each unit area U of the left reel 12L is turned off in the first game of the continuous turn-off effect D1, and the second second stop operation is performed in the second game, each unit area U of the middle reel 12C is Turns off. Further, when each unit area U of the middle reel 12C is turned off in the first game of the continuous turn-off effect D1 and the second stop operation is performed in the second game, or in the first game of the continuous turn-off effect D1. When each unit area U of the right reel 12R is turned off and the second right stop operation is performed in the second game, each unit area U of the left reel 12L is changed in the second stop operation of the second game of the continuous turn-off effect D1. Turns off.

  In the above continuous turn-off effect D1, each unit area U of one reel 12 is turned off in the first game, and each unit area U of one reel 12 is turned off in the second game, so that two in total. Each unit area U of the reel 12 is turned off. Each unit area U turned off by the continuous turn-off effect D1 is returned to the normal display mode (lighted in white) when a medal is inserted after the second game is finished, as shown in FIG. 22 (b-1). It is.

  FIG. 22B-2 is a time chart for explaining a specific example of the continuous light-off effect D2. FIG. 22B-2 shows a simulated diagram of the symbol display area at each time point of the continuous light-off effect D2. FIG. 22B-2 shows a first game period, a second game period, and a third game period of the continuous turn-off effect D2.

  In the specific example of FIG. 22 (b-2), it is assumed that the first left stop operation is performed in the first game of the continuous turn-off effect D2. In the above case, each unit area U of the left reel 12L is turned off. Specifically, among the unit areas U that are stopped and displayed by the first stop operation, the upper unit area U, the lower unit area U, and the invalid unit areas U are turned off.

  The timing at which each unit area U is turned off in the first game of the continuous turn-off effect D2 is the same as that of the first game of the continuous turn-off effect D1 described above. Therefore, at the time of the first game of the continuous light-off effect D2, it is difficult to specify whether the current display effect is the continuous light-off effect D2 or the continuous light-off effect D1 from the display mode of the symbol display area (substantially) Including the impossible case). As shown in FIG. 22 (b-2), each unit area U that is turned off in the first game of the continuous turn-off effect D2 is maintained in a state of being turned off in the second and subsequent games.

  In the specific example of FIG. 22 (b-2), it is assumed that the middle second stop operation is performed in the second game of the continuous turn-off effect D2. In the above case, each unit area U of the middle reel 12C is turned off. Specifically, among the unit areas U that are stopped and displayed by the second stop operation, the upper unit area U and the lower unit area U are turned off. In the continuous light-off effect D2, as in the case of the continuous light-off effect D1 described above, when each unit area U turned off by the first stop operation of the first game is stopped and displayed by the second stop operation of the second game, 2. Except for the unit areas U that are stopped and displayed by the stop operation, the lights are appropriately turned off.

  The timing at which each unit area U is turned off in the second game of the continuous turn-off effect D2 is the same as that of the second game of the continuous turn-off effect D1 described above. Therefore, at the time of the second game of the continuous light-off effect D2, it is difficult to specify from the display mode of the symbol display area whether the current display effect is the continuous light-off effect D2 or the continuous light-off effect D1. As shown in FIG. 22 (b-2), each unit area U that is turned off in the first and second games of the continuous turn-off effect D2 is maintained in the turned-off state even in the third game.

  In the continuous turn-off effect D2, the unit areas U of the two reels 12 (the left reel 12L and the middle reel 12C in the example of FIG. 22B-2) are turned off at the start of the third game. Yes. That is, in the continuous turn-off effect D2, there is one reel 12 in which each unit area U is not turned off at the start of the third game.

  In the continuous turn-off effect D2, when the third stop operation is performed, each unit area U of the reel 12 that has not been turned off in the first or second game is turned off. In the specific example of FIG. 22B-2, when the third stop operation is performed in the third game of the continuous turn-off effect D2, each unit region U of the right reel 12R is turned off. Specifically, among the unit areas U that are stopped and displayed by the third stop operation, the upper unit area U and the lower unit area U are turned off. Each unit area U turned off by the continuous turn-off effect D2 is returned to the normal display mode when a medal is inserted after the third game is completed, as shown in FIG. 22 (b-2).

  In the present embodiment as described above, one display effect may be executed over a plurality of games. Therefore, for example, compared to a configuration in which one display effect is not executed over a plurality of games, the period during which the display effect is executed is rich in change, and the display effect is more interesting.

  The above is description of the display mode of the symbol display area (each unit area) in the display effect. In the display effect, in addition to the symbol display area, the display mode of the screen of the liquid crystal display device 30 may change from the normal display mode.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining a display mode in a display effect (light-off effect) on the screen (GL, GC, GR) of the liquid crystal display device 30. FIG. 23 shows the screen at each time of the continuous turn-off effect D2 of the display effects (at the first stop of the first game, at the second stop of the second game, and at the third stop of the third game). A simulated diagram is shown. FIG. 23 illustrates a case where a character singing is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 30. The character displayed on the screen during the period in which the display effect is executed can be changed as appropriate.

  In the present embodiment, for the sake of explanation, the left end side of the screen in front view is referred to as a region GL (see FIG. 23). Further, the area near the center of the screen in front view is referred to as a region GC. Furthermore, a region on the right end side of the screen in front view is referred to as a region GR. The above-described area GL corresponds to each unit area UL of the left reel 12L, the area GC corresponds to each unit area UC of the middle reel 12C, and the area GR corresponds to each unit area UR of the right reel 12R. Each region G (L, C, R) changes (darkens) from the normal display mode to the special display mode when each unit region U corresponding to the region is turned off.

  FIG. 23A is a diagram for explaining a display mode of the screen of the liquid crystal display device 30 immediately after the first game of the continuous turn-off effect D2 is started. As described above, immediately after the first game of the continuous turn-off effect D2 is started (before the first stop operation), each unit area U of the symbol display area is not turned off. Therefore, each region G on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 30 has a display mode similar to that in the normal state (period in which the turn-off effect is not executed).

  FIG. 23B is a simulation diagram of the screen of the liquid crystal display device 30 when the first stop operation is performed in the first game of the continuous turn-off effect D2. As described above, in the first game of the continuous turn-off effect D2, each unit area U of the reel 12 that has been subjected to the first stop operation is turned off. Moreover, the area | region G corresponding to each unit area | region U which light-extinguishes at the time of 1st stop operation changes to a special display mode. Specifically, the special display mode area G is displayed in a darker (closer to black) color than the normal display mode. However, the same character is continuously displayed on the screen before and after the change to the special display mode. The specific example in FIG. 23B assumes a case where each unit area U of the left reel 12L is turned off by the first stop operation. In the above case, as shown in FIG. 23B, the region GL is changed to the special display mode by the first stop operation.

  FIG. 23C is a simulation diagram of the screen of the liquid crystal display device 30 when the second stop operation is performed in the second game of the continuous turn-off effect D2. As described above, in the second game of the continuous turn-off effect D2, each unit area U of the reel 12 subjected to the second stop operation is turned off. In addition, the region G corresponding to each unit region U that is turned off during the second stop operation changes to a special display mode. The specific example of FIG. 23C assumes a case where each unit area U of the middle reel 12C is turned off by the second stop operation. In the above case, as shown in FIG. 23C, the region GC is changed to the special display mode by the second stop operation.

  FIG. 23D is a simulation diagram of the screen of the liquid crystal display device 30 when the third stop operation is performed in the third game of the continuous turn-off effect D2. As described above, in the third game of the continuous turn-off effect D2, each unit area U of the reel 12 that has been subjected to the third stop operation is turned off. Moreover, the area | region G corresponding to each unit area | region U light-extinguished at the time of 3rd stop operation changes to a special display mode. The specific example of FIG. 23D assumes a case where each unit area U of the right reel 12R is turned off by the third stop operation. In the above case, as shown in FIG.23 (d), area | region GR changes to a special display mode by 3rd stop operation.

  The description of the change in the display mode of each region G in the continuous turn-off effect D2 is as described above. In the present embodiment, when each unit region U is turned off in each turn-off effect C (1-2), the region G corresponding to each unit region U changes to a special display mode. Specifically, in the game of the turn-off effect C1, when each unit region U is turned off by the first stop operation, the region G corresponding to each unit region U changes to a special display mode. Further, in the game of the turn-off effect C2, when each unit region U is turned off by the first stop operation, the region G corresponding to each unit region U is changed to a special display mode, and thereafter, each unit region U is changed by the second stop operation. When the area U is turned off, the area G corresponding to each unit area U changes to a special display mode. In the game of the turn-off effect C3, when each unit region U is turned off by the first stop operation, the region G corresponding to each unit region U is changed to a special display mode, and thereafter, each unit region U is changed by the second stop operation. When the region U is turned off, the region G corresponding to each unit region U changes to a special display mode, and then when each unit region U is turned off by the third stop operation, the region corresponding to each unit region U G changes to a special display mode.

  As understood from the above description, in the turn-off effect C1, one of the three regions G changes to the special display mode. In addition, in the turn-off effect C2, two of the three regions G change to the special display mode, and in the light-off effect C3, all the regions G change to the special display mode. The region G that has changed to the special display mode in the turn-off effect C (1 to 3) returns to the normal display mode when the next game medal is inserted. That is, the area G that has been changed to the special display mode by the turn-off effect C and each unit area U that has been turned off by the turn-off effect C return to the normal display mode at the same time.

  In the present embodiment, when each unit region U is turned off in the continuous turn-off effect D1, the region G corresponding to each unit region U changes to a special display mode.

  For example, in the first game of the continuous turn-off effect D1, each unit area U that is stopped and displayed by the first stop operation is turned off. In the first game of the continuous turn-off effect D1 described above, the region G corresponding to each unit region U turned off by the first stop operation changes to a special display mode. In addition, each unit area U that is turned off in the first game of the continuous turn-off effect D1 is maintained in the turned-off state in the second game. The region G that has changed to the special display mode in the first game of the continuous turn-off effect D1 is maintained in the special display mode in the second game.

  In the second game of the continuous turn-off effect D1, each unit area U is newly turned off by the second stop operation. Further, in the second game of the continuous turn-off effect D1, the area G corresponding to each unit area changes to a special display mode. In the above-described continuous turn-off effect D1, the region G corresponding to each unit region U of one reel 12 changes to a special display mode in the first game, and each reel 12 in the second game The area G corresponding to the unit area U changes to a special display mode. That is, a total of two areas G change to a special display mode.

  As described above, in the extinguishing effect C (1-3) and the continuous extinguishing effect D (1, 2) of the present embodiment, when each unit region U is extinguished, the region G (L, C, R) changes to a special display mode. That is, the display mode of each unit area U of the symbol display area and the display mode of each area G of the liquid crystal display device 30 change in conjunction with each other. According to the above configuration, for example, compared to a configuration in which the display mode of each unit region U of the symbol display region and the display mode of each region G of the liquid crystal display device 30 do not change in conjunction with each other, the display mode during the stop operation The area (area) where the change changes becomes vast, and the performance of the display effect is improved.

  However, in the display effect of the present embodiment, the display mode of both the symbol display area and the screen of the liquid crystal display device 30 is changed. However, either one of the display modes may be changed. For example, even in the case where each unit area U is turned off in the continuous turn-off effect D, each area G may be configured not to change (darkly change) to the special display mode. Further, in the continuous light-off effect D, each unit region U may be configured not to be turned off when each region G changes to a special display mode.

  The sub RAM 414 includes storage areas for storing data generated and updated by the sub CPU 412 executing each process.

<Each process executed by the main CPU>
The main CPU 301 executes various processes using the above-described data. FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the activation process of the main CPU 301. When the reset signal from the reset circuit is input, the main CPU 301 executes a startup process. The reset signal is output when the power supply voltage supplied to the main control board 300 exceeds a predetermined threshold. For example, when the supply of power supply voltage to the main control board 300 is started by turning on the power switch 511SW, the startup process is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the setting change process. When the setting change process is started, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the front door 3 is opened (S11). Specifically, a door sensor that outputs an OFF signal when the front door 3 is closed and outputs an ON signal when the front door 3 is opened is provided, and the front door 3 is provided according to a signal from the door sensor. The main CPU 301 determines whether or not is open. As described above, since the setting switch is provided inside the gaming machine 1, the setting change process is usually executed during a period in which the front door 3 is opened. Therefore, as a case where the setting change process is started in a state where the front door 3 is closed, a case where an ON signal of the setting switch and the power switch 511SW is input due to an illegal act is assumed. If it is determined that the front door 3 is not opened in consideration of the above circumstances (S11: NO), the main CPU 301 sets the setting switch abnormality flag to the ON state (S12), and proceeds to setting switch error processing. To do. In the setting switch error process, the progress of the game is prohibited. Further, in the setting switch error process, the main CPU 301 may transmit an error command for notifying the abnormality of the setting switch to the sub-control board 400, and the liquid crystal display device 30 may display a warning image, for example. The setting switch abnormality flag is cleared when the starting process is started again and the setting value changing process is normally executed.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the game control process of the main CPU 301. The game control process is executed every time the player plays one game. As will be described in detail later, the main CPU 301 executes an interrupt process at a predetermined time interval (eg, 1.49 ms) during a period in which the game control process is executed. That is, the main CPU 301 alternately executes a game control process and an interrupt process. For example, a command (for example, a start operation command described later) transmitted to the sub control board 400 is set in the game control process and transmitted to the sub control board 400 in the interrupt process. Each timer (for example, a wait timer) set in the game control process is subtracted in the interrupt process.

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

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

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

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

  When the main CPU 301 determines that the set value is appropriate in the set value confirmation process, the main CPU 301 acquires the random value R1, the random value R2, and the random value R3 (S105). The random value R1 is a hardware random number generated by the random number generator 304 and is used in the internal lottery process. The random value R2 is a software random number acquired from a register built in the main CPU 301, and is used in a spinning effect determination process or the like. The random value R3 is used in the AT determination process. The main CPU 301 stores the acquired random number value R1 in the random number value R1 storage area of the main RAM 303. Similarly, the main CPU 301 stores the acquired random number value R2 in the random number value R2 storage area of the main RAM 303, and stores the random number value R3 in the random number value R3 storage area of the main RAM 303.

  After the main CPU 301 stores the random value R1, the random value R2, and the random value R3 in the main RAM 303, the main CPU 301 proceeds to a lottery execution process (S106). In the lottery execution process, an internal lottery process for determining the winning area with the random value R1, an AT determination process for determining the transition to the AT state with the random value R3, and a spinning effect are determined with the random value R2. It is comprised by each process including the rotation effect determination process for. The lottery execution process includes an instruction number determination process for determining an instruction number.

  After executing the lottery execution process, the main CPU 301 executes the wait process (S107). The weight process is a process for setting the time length of each game to a predetermined length or more. In the wait process, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the wait period has elapsed. When determining that the wait period has not elapsed, the main CPU 301 does not shift from the wait process to the pre-stop process described later.

  On the other hand, when determining that the wait period has elapsed, the main CPU 301 proceeds to pre-stop processing (S108). In the pre-stop process, various types of data (priority order described later) are stored in the main RAM 303 according to the winning area determined in the internal lottery process. In the stop control process to be described later, each reel 12 is stopped according to each data stored in the pre-stop process, whereby the symbol combination related to the winning combination designated in the winning area is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  After executing the pre-stop process, the main CPU 301 proceeds to the stop control process (S109). By the stop control process, the main CPU 301 stops the reel 12 corresponding to the stop button 25 every time each stop button 25 is operated. Each reel 12 stops at a symbol position corresponding to each data set in the pre-stop processing described above.

  When all the reels 12 are stopped by the stop control process, the main CPU 301 proceeds to a display determination process (S110). In the display determination process, the main CPU 301 determines the combination of symbols displayed on the active line. Further, the main CPU 301 sets various data according to the type of combination of symbols displayed on the active line. For example, when it is determined that the symbol combination related to replay is stopped and displayed on the active line, the main CPU 301 sets the re-game in-operation flag to the ON state. When the main CPU 301 determines that the symbol combination related to the winning winning combination is stopped on the active line, the main CPU 301 adds the number of medals according to the type of the winning winning combination to the number of credits.

  After executing the display determination process, the main CPU 301 executes the state control process (S111). In the state control process, the main CPU 301 shifts the gaming state. Further, the main CPU 301 starts or ends the regulation period in accordance with the transition of the gaming state in the state control process. When the main CPU 301 ends the state control process, the process returns to step S101.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart of the initial setting process. In the initial setting process, the main CPU 301 initializes a storage area for storing information necessary for one game among the storage areas of the main RAM 303 (S101-1). For example, the winning area storage area storing the winning area (winning area number) of the previous game is initialized by the initial setting process.

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

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

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the automatic loading process. When the main CPU 301 starts the automatic insertion process, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the symbol combination related to the replay is aligned on the active line in the previous game (S102-1). Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not a re-game in-operation flag is set. The re-game in-operation flag is set in the display determination process of the previous game control process. When the symbol combination related to replay is not aligned on the active line in the previous game (S102-1: NO), the main CPU 301 ends the automatic insertion process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the previous game that the symbol combinations related to replay are aligned on the active line (S102-1: YES), the main CPU 301 stores the input command in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 (S102-). 2). After storing the input command, the main CPU 301 sets the input interval timer (S102-3). The insertion interval timer is a timer for ensuring a time interval at which an insertion command is transmitted to the sub-control board 400 to a predetermined time length or more. When the insertion interval timer is set, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the insertion interval timer has expired (S102-4). The main CPU 301 repeats step S102-4 until it determines that the insertion interval timer has expired (S102-4: NO).

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

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

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart of pre-game start processing. When the main CPU 301 starts the pre-game start process, the main CPU 301 sets a prescribed number with reference to the game state flag in the game state storage area of the main RAM 303 (S103-1). In the present embodiment, the prescribed number is set to a numerical value “3” for any game.

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart of inserted medal acceptance processing. When the inserted medal acceptance process is started, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the insertion disabled flag is in an ON state (S103-2-1). The insertion impossible flag is set to an ON state in S103-2-8, which will be described later, when the betting number counter is the upper limit value and the credit amount is the upper limit value. When the main CPU 301 determines that the insertion impossible flag is in the ON state (S103-2-1: YES), the main CPU 301 ends the insertion medal acceptance process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 301 determines that the insertion impossible flag is not in the ON state (S103-2-1: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not a medal has been inserted from the medal insertion unit 8 (S103-2-2). ).

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

  When the main CPU 301 determines that a medal has been inserted from the medal insertion unit 8 (S103-2-2: YES), the main CPU 301 stores an insertion command indicating that a medal has been inserted in the command storage area (S103-2-3). ).

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

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

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart of the BET operation acceptance process. In the BET operation acceptance process, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the number of credits is a numerical value “0” (S103-3-1). When the number of credits is a numerical value “0” (S103-3-1: YES), the main CPU 301 ends the BET operation acceptance process.

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

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

  After adding the numerical value “1” to the betting number counter, the main CPU 301 stores the insertion command in the command storage area (S103-3-9). After storing the input command, the main CPU 301 sets the input interval timer (S103-3-10). The insertion interval timer is a timer for ensuring a time interval at which an insertion command is transmitted to the sub-control board 400 to a predetermined time length or more. Note that the insertion interval timer of the BET operation acceptance process (S103-3-10) is also used in the automatic insertion process described above. In the BET operation acceptance process (when the MAX-BET button is operated) and the automatic input process, the input command is continuously output and the input sound is continuously reproduced. In this embodiment, since the insertion interval timer is provided, the time interval at which each insertion command is transmitted is ensured to be equal to or longer than a predetermined time length, and the period during which each input sound is output is longer than the predetermined time length. According to the above configuration, for example, immediately after starting the output of the current input sound, the next input sound is output (the current input sound becomes extremely short), and the current input sound is not perceived by the player. Defects are suppressed. The insertion interval timer is timed up in about 0.5 seconds, for example.

  The main CPU 301 determines whether or not the insertion interval timer has expired (S103-3-11). Step S103-3-11 is repeated until the insertion interval timer expires (S103-3-11: NO). If it is determined that the insertion interval timer has expired (S103-3-11: YES), the main CPU 301 Then, it is determined whether or not the betting number counter matches the specified number (S103-3-12). When the main CPU 301 determines that the bet number counter matches the specified number (S103-3-12: YES), the BET operation acceptance process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the betting number counter does not match the specified number (S103-3-12: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the insertion request counter is a numerical value “0” (S103-3). -13). When it is determined that the insertion request counter is a numerical value “0” (S103-3-13: YES), the main CPU 301 ends the BET operation acceptance process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the insertion request counter is not the numerical value “0” (S103-3-13: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the credit number is “0” (S103-3-14). ). When the main CPU 301 determines that the number of credits is “0” (S103-3-14: YES), the main CPU 301 ends the BET operation acceptance process and determines that the credit counter is not the numerical value “0” (S103-3). -14: NO), the process is returned to step S103-3-6.

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

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart of the settlement operation acceptance process. In the settlement operation acceptance process, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the settlement button 23 has been operated by the player (S103-4-1). When it is determined that the settlement button 23 has been operated (S103-4-1: YES), the main CPU 301 sets a settlement medal in the payout request counter (S103-4-2). The settlement medal is the sum of the betting number counter and the credit amount at the time when the settlement button 23 is operated. However, when the bet number counter is added by automatic insertion (when replay is stopped in the previous game), the main CPU 301 sets only the credit number in the payout request counter. In the above configuration, the settlement of betting medals set by automatic insertion is prohibited. After setting the settlement medal in the payout request counter, the main CPU 301 stores the settlement operation command indicating the operation of the settlement button 23 in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 (S103-4-3), and turns off the medal insertion disable flag. (S103-4-4).

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

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart of the lottery execution process. When starting the lottery execution process, the main CPU 301 executes an internal lottery process (S106-1). In the internal lottery process, the main CPU 301 determines a winning area for the current game from the random value R1. After executing the internal lottery process, the main CPU 301 proceeds to the spinning effect determination process (S106-2). In the spinning effect determination process, the main CPU 301 determines the spinning effect of the current game from the random value R2. After executing the spinning effect determination process, the main CPU 301 proceeds to the AT determination process (S106-3).

  In the AT determination process, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not to shift to the AT state from the random value R3. Specifically, in the AT determination process, the main CPU 301 acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning area and the spinning effect of the current game from the AT determination table, and subtracts the lottery value from the random value R3. In the normal state, when the result of subtracting the lottery value from the random value R3 becomes a negative number, the main CPU 301 sets an initial value in the precursor counter. As described above, the precursor counter indicates the number of remaining games in the precursor state, and initial values of numerical values “0” to “32” are set. The initial value of the precursor counter is determined by lottery. In the present embodiment, the extra determination process is executed in the AT determination process in the AT state. In the extra determination process, the extra number of games is determined according to the winning area. After executing the AT determination process, the main CPU 301 proceeds to a chance state determination process (S106-4).

  In the chance state determination process, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not to shift to the chance state from the random value R3. Specifically, in the chance state determination process, the main CPU 301 obtains a lottery value corresponding to the winning area and the spinning effect of the current game from the chance state determination table, and subtracts the lottery value from the random value R3. . In the normal state, when the result of subtracting the lottery value from the random value R3 becomes a negative number, the main CPU 301 sets an initial value in the precursor counter. As described above, the precursor counter indicates the number of remaining games in the precursor state, and initial values of numerical values “0” to “32” are set. The initial value of the precursor counter is determined by lottery.

  After executing the chance state determination process, the main CPU 301 proceeds to the special state determination process (S106-5). In the special state determination process, the main CPU 301 executes the special state determination process for determining whether or not to shift to the special state (first special state, second special state). The process proceeds to S106-6).

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart of the internal lottery process. When starting the internal lottery process, the main CPU 301 sets a winning area lottery table according to the gaming state (S106-1-1). For example, the main CPU 301 sets a winning area lottery table according to the RT flag indicating the type of RT state stored in the RT state storage area of the main RAM 303.

  In the internal lottery process, the main CPU 301 acquires the random value R1 stored in the random value R1 storage area (S106-1-2). In step 105, the random value R1 is stored in the random value R1 storage area. Further, the main CPU 301 sets the winning area offset value to the initial value “00” (S106-1-3). The winning area offset value designates each winning area. The winning area offset value is updated sequentially, and a different winning area is designated each time it is updated. For example, the winning area offset value is a numerical value “00” and designates a winning area of “losing”.

  The main CPU 301 acquires the lottery value of the winning area designated by the winning area offset value (S106-1-4). For example, when the winning area lottery table in the RT0 state is set, if the winning area offset value is “00”, the lottery value “37042” is acquired.

  The main CPU 301 subtracts the lottery value acquired in step S106-1-4 from the random value R1 acquired in step S106-1-1 (S106-1-5). Further, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the result of subtracting the lottery value from the random value R1 is a negative number (S106-1-6). For example, in a game in the RT0 state, when a random value R1 smaller than the numerical value “37042” is acquired, the result of subtracting the lottery value “37042” of the winning area number “00” from the random value R1 is a negative number. On the other hand, when the random value R1 larger than the numerical value “37042” is acquired, the result of subtracting the lottery value of the winning area number “00” from the random value R1 does not become a negative number.

  If the main CPU 301 determines that the subtraction result is not a negative number (S106-1-6: NO), whether or not all winning areas (winning area numbers “00” to “32”) are designated by the winning area offset value. Is determined (S106-1-7). When all the winning areas have not been specified (S106-1-7: NO), the main CPU 301 updates the winning area offset value (adds a numerical value “1”) (S106-1-8), and step S106- Return the process to 1-4. In step S106-4, the lottery value of the winning area designated by the updated winning area offset value is acquired, and in step S106-1-5, the lottery value is subtracted from the previous subtraction result. In the processing from step S106-1-4 to step S106-1-8, it is determined that the calculation result is a negative number (S106-1-6: YES) or all winning areas are designated (S106-). 1-7: YES) Repeated.

  When it is determined that the calculation result is a negative number or when all winning areas are designated, the main CPU 301 executes a data storage process (S106-1-9). Specifically, the main CPU 301 stores the current winning area offset value in the winning area storage area of the main RAM 303. For example, if the winning area offset value with a negative subtraction result is “12”, the numerical value “12” is stored in the winning area storage area. Further, the main CPU 301 stores the first command corresponding to the winning area in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 in the data storage process. Note that the main CPU 301 transmits the first command stored in the command storage area to the sub-control board 400 in a command transmission process of an interrupt process described later.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart of the instruction number determination process. When starting the instruction number determination process, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the current game is in the instruction period (S106-5-1). When determining that it is the instruction period (S106-5-1: YES), the main CPU 301 determines an instruction number using the instruction determination table A (S106-5-2). On the other hand, when determining that it is not the instruction period (S106-5-1: NO), the main CPU 301 determines an instruction number using the instruction determination table B (S106-5-3). As described above, in the non-instruction period, the instruction number “99” (no instruction) is determined in all winning areas.

  After determining the instruction number in step S106-5-2 or step S106-5-3, the main CPU 301 stores the instruction number in the instruction number storage area. The instruction number storage area is stored in the main RAM 303, for example. The main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display instruction information corresponding to the instruction number stored in the instruction number storage area in the LED display process of the interrupt process described later. The main CPU 301 transmits a second command indicating the instruction number stored in the instruction number storage area in the command transmission process of the interrupt process. After storing the instruction number, the main CPU 301 ends the instruction number determination process.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart of wait processing. The main CPU 301 executes the wait process until the spinning period execution period or the wait period elapses.

  When the wait process is started, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the rotation effect number in the rotation effect number storage area is “0” (S107-1). That is, it is determined whether or not “no effect” is determined in the spinning effect determination process. When the rotation effect number is “0” (S107-1: YES), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the wait timer is a numerical value “0” (S107-2). The wait timer is decremented every time an interrupt process is executed. When determining that the wait timer has not timed up (wait timer ≠ 0), the main CPU 301 repeats step S107-2 (S107-2: NO).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the wait timer has expired (S107-2: YES), the main CPU 301 newly sets the wait timer to an initial value (about 4100 ms) (S107-3). Further, the main CPU 301 stores a reel start command indicating that each reel 12 has been started in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 (S107-4), starts rotation of each reel 12, and ends the wait process.

  If the main CPU 301 determines in step S107-1 that the rotation effect number is other than “0”, the rotation effect number is “1” indicating the rotation effect A, or “ 2 ”is determined (S107-5). When it is determined that the rotation effect number is “1” or “2” (S107-5: YES), the main CPU 301 sets 1000 sm in the rotation effect timer (S107-6).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the rotation effect number is not “1” or “2” (S107-5: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether the rotation effect number is “3” indicating the rotation effect C. It is determined whether or not (S107-7). When determining that the rotation effect number is “3” (S107-7: YES), the main CPU 301 sets 2000 sm in the rotation effect timer (S107-8). On the other hand, when it is determined that the rotation effect number is not “3” (S107-7: NO), that is, when the rotation effect number is “4” indicating the rotation effect D, the main CPU 301 determines the rotation effect number. 5000 sm is set in the effect timer (S107-9).

  When the main CPU 301 sets the rotation effect timer in step S107-6, step S107-8, and step S107-9, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the rotation effect timer is subtracted to a numerical value “0” (S107-10). . The rotation effect timer is decremented every time the interruption process is executed. When the main CPU 301 repeats step S107-10 until the spinning effect timer expires (that is, until the spinning effect ends) (S107-10: NO), and determines that the spinning effect timer has expired (S107-10: YES), the process proceeds to step S107-2.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart of pre-stop processing. When starting the pre-stop process, the main CPU 301 sets an initial value in the acceleration wait timer (S108-1). The initial value of the acceleration weight timer is set to the length of time required for each reel 12 to accelerate to steady rotation after starting. After setting the initial value in the acceleration wait timer, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the acceleration wait timer has expired (S108-2). The main CPU 301 repeats step S108-2 until the acceleration wait timer expires (S108-2: NO). When the acceleration wait timer expires (S108-2: YES), the process proceeds to step S108-3. To do.

  In step S108-3, the main CPU 301 stores a numerical value “3” in the non-stop operation counter indicating the number of stop buttons 25 (25L, 25C, 25R) that have not been stopped. Further, the main CPU 301 performs a display combination storage area setting process (S108-4). As described above, each displayable bit in the display combination storing area corresponds to each winning combination, and is a numerical value “1” when there is a possibility that the symbol combination related to the corresponding winning combination may stop on the effective line. Therefore, in step S108-4 in which all the reels 12 are rotating, since all symbol combinations relating to all winning combinations can be stopped on the effective line, all the bits in the display combination storing area are set to the numerical value “1”. Is set.

  After the display combination storage area setting process, the main CPU 301 proceeds to the priority order storage process (S108-5). FIG. 38 is a conceptual diagram of a plurality of priority storage areas P (PL, PC, PR) set in the priority storage process. As shown in FIG. 38, the priority storage area P includes a left reel priority storage area PL corresponding to the reel 12L, a middle reel priority storage area PC corresponding to the reel 12C, and a right reel priority corresponding to the reel 12R. And a rank storage area PR. Each priority storage area P is divided into a plurality (21) of areas Q. Each area Q corresponds to each symbol position (unit area U) of the reel 12.

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

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart of the priority order storage process. When starting the priority order storing process, the main CPU 301 stores the non-stop operation counter as the number of searches (S108-5-1). Further, the main CPU 301 determines one reel 12 among the reels 12 that have not been stopped yet as a target reel (S108-5-2).

  The main CPU 301 executes priority table selection processing (S108-5-3). The priority table defines the priority of each winning combination, and one of the plurality of priority tables is selected. For example, a game in which the winning area “batting order bells R1 to R4” (the first stop in the correct pressing order is the reel 12R) is assumed. According to the priority order table selected in the game, in the right reel priority order storage area PR, the priority order of the symbol “correct answer bell” is higher than the priority order of the symbol “upper bell”. On the other hand, in the left reel priority storage area PL and the middle reel priority storage area PC, the priority of the “upper bell” symbol is higher than the priority of the “correct bell” symbol. According to the above configuration, by appropriately selecting the priority order table, the symbols to be stopped on the active line change according to the stop operation order.

  After executing the priority table selection processing, the main CPU 301 stores the initial value “00” in the area pointer and the initial value “21” in the remaining area number (S108-5-4). The area pointer designates the area Q of the target reel. The remaining area number means the number of areas Q in the target reel where no priority order is stored.

  The main CPU 301 acquires a symbol code (symbol type) at the symbol position designated by the area pointer (S108-5-5). Further, the main CPU 301 determines the priority order according to the symbol code, the winning area (winning role), and the priority order table (S108-5-6). The main CPU 301 stores the determined priority order in the area Q designated by the current area pointer (S108-5-7).

  The main CPU 301 adds a numerical value “1” to the area pointer and subtracts a numerical value “1” from the remaining area number (S108-5-8). Thereafter, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the remaining area number is a numerical value “0” (S108-5-9). When determining that the remaining area number is not “0” (S108-5-9: NO), the main CPU 301 repeatedly executes steps S108-5-5 to S108-5-9. On the other hand, when it is determined that the remaining area number is “0” (S108-5-9: YES), that is, when generation of the priority order storage area of the target reel is completed, the main CPU 301 determines “ 1 "is subtracted (S108-5-10).

  After subtracting the number of searches, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the number of searches has ended (S108-5-11). If it is determined that the number of searches has not ended (S108-5-11: NO), the main CPU 301 returns the process to step S108-5-2, changes the target reel, and proceeds from step S108-5-2 to step S108-5-2. Steps S108-5-11 are repeatedly executed. On the other hand, when determining that the number of searches has ended (S108-5-11: YES), the main CPU 301 ends the priority order storage process.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart of the stop control process. The main CPU 301 determines whether or not the stop button 25 corresponding to the rotating reel 12 has been operated (S109-1). The main CPU 301 repeatedly executes step S109-1 until the stop button 25 corresponding to the rotating reel 12 is operated (S109-1: NO). On the other hand, when the stop button 25 corresponding to the rotating reel 12 is operated (S109-1: YES), the main CPU 301 sends a stop operation command indicating the type of the stop button 25 that has been stopped to a command in the main RAM 303. Store in the storage area (S109-2).

  When the stop operation command is stored, the main CPU 301 updates the stop order storage area (S109-3). Further, the main CPU 301 subtracts the numerical value “1” from the non-stop operation counter (S109-4). The main CPU 301 sets the reel 12 corresponding to the operated stop button 25 as a stop target reel (S109-5).

  The main CPU 301 acquires the current value of the symbol counter (that is, the symbol number located on the middle line) as the stop operation position (S109-6). The main CPU 301 determines the priority order of the area Q of the stop operation position and the area Q for four frames from the next frame of the stop operation position among the areas Q of the priority order storage area of the target reel (that is, for five frames). Is obtained (S109-7). In addition, the main CPU 301 determines the frame with the highest priority among the acquired priorities for the five frames as the planned stop position, and sets the number of frames from the stop operation position to the planned stop position as the number of sliding frames ( S109-8).

  The main CPU 301 updates each bit of the display combination storing area in accordance with the symbol code of the planned stop position (that is, the type of symbol of the planned stop position) (S109-9). For example, when the reel 12L stops in the stop control process and the symbol “bell” stops on the effective line, the symbol combination related to the winning combination (for example, the cherry role) whose left reel symbol is not “bell” becomes the effective line. Since there is no possibility of stopping, the bit corresponding to the winning combination among the bits of the display combination storing area is a numerical value “0”.

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

  After executing the priority order storage process, the main CPU 301 returns the process to step S109-1. The main CPU 301 repeats the processing from step S109-1 to step 109-11 until a stop operation is performed on all the reels 12, that is, until it is determined that the non-stop operation counter is “0”. Run. When it is determined that the non-stop operation counter is “0” (S109-10: YES), the main CPU 301 ends the reel stop control process.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart of the display determination process (S110). When the display determination process is started, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the symbol combination related to the winning combination stopped on the active line is a symbol combination related to the winning combination permitted to stop on the active line in the game. (S110-1). Specifically, in step S110-1, the main CPU 301 grants display permission corresponding to the winning combination for the winning combination corresponding to the displayable bit set to “1” among the displayable bits in the display combination storing area. It is determined whether or not the bit is set to “1”. When the display permission bit corresponding to the displayable bit of the numerical value “1” is set to “0”, the main CPU 301 determines that an illegal winning has occurred.

  When the main CPU 301 determines that an illegal winning has occurred (S110-1: YES), the main CPU 301 stores an illegal winning command in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 (S110-2), and shifts to an illegal winning error process to play the game. Prohibit progress. When the illegal winning error process is executed, for example, the power button 511 is turned off and then turned on again, and the main CPU 301 is caused to execute the startup process and the setting change process to set a normal set value. It becomes possible to play.

  When it is determined that the symbol combination related to the winning combination permitted to stop on the active line is stopped (S110-1: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the symbol combination related to replay is stopped on the active line. Determine (S110-3). When it is determined that the symbol combination valid line related to the replay is stopped (S110-3: YES), the main CPU 301 sets the regame operating flag to the ON state (S110-4), and issues a regame command. The data is stored in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 (S110-5), and the display determination process is terminated. The replay command indicates that the symbol combination related to the replay is stopped on the active line.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the symbol combination related to replay is not stopped on the active line (S110-3: NO), the main CPU 301 sets the re-game in-operation flag to the OFF state (S110-6), and wins a prize. It is determined whether or not the symbol combination related to the winning combination is stopped on the active line (S110-7). When it is determined that the symbol combination related to the winning combination is stopped on the active line (S110-7: YES), the main CPU 301 stores the winning combination command in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 (S110-8). . The winning winning combination command indicates the type of symbol combination related to the winning winning combination aligned with the active line.

  The main CPU 301 adds the number of medals according to the type of symbol combination related to the winning winning combination stopped on the active line to the number of credits (S110-9). After adding the number of credits, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the result of addition is larger than the numerical value “50” which is the upper limit value of the number of credits (S110-10). When the number of credits is larger than “50” (S110-10: YES), the number of medals exceeding the upper limit of the number of credits (for example, the numerical value “5” when the addition result of step S110-9 is “55”). ") Is set in the medal request counter (S110-11). After setting the number of medals in the medal request counter, the main CPU 301 proceeds to hopper driving processing. On the other hand, when the number of credits is “50” or less (S110-10: NO), the main CPU 301 ends the display determination process.

  When the main CPU 301 determines in step S110-7 that the symbol combination related to the winning combination is not stopped on the active line (S110-7: NO), the symbol combination related to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line. It is determined whether or not (S110-12). If it is determined that the symbol combination related to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line (S110-12: YES), the main CPU 301 stores the bonus combination command in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 (S110-13). The bonus combination command indicates that the symbol combination related to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line. After storing the bonus combination command, the main CPU 301 ends the display determination process.

  If the main CPU 301 determines in step S110-12 that the symbol combination related to the bonus combination has not stopped on the active line (S110-12: NO), the main CPU 301 stores the display error command in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 ( S110-14). The losing display command indicates that the symbol combination related to the winning combination is not stopped on the active line. In the present embodiment, a replay command, a winning winning combination command, a lose display command, and a bonus winning command are collectively referred to as a display winning combination command.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart of the hopper driving process. The hopper driving process is executed when the payout request counter is set in the display determination process or the settlement operation acceptance process of the pre-game start process. When the hopper driving process is started, the main CPU 301 stores a payout start command in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 (S120). The payout start command indicates the start of the medal discharge in the hopper 520. Further, the main CPU 301 sets an initial value in the payout period monitoring timer (S121). The payout period monitoring timer expires when a predetermined time length (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the hopper driving process.

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

  The main CPU 301 determines whether or not a payout signal from the hopper 520 has been detected (S125). As described above, the payout signal is output from the payout sensor 112SE each time one medal is paid out from the hopper 520. The main CPU 301 repeatedly executes step S123 and step S125 until it is determined that a payout signal has been detected (S125: NO).

  When determining that the payout signal has been detected (S125: YES), the main CPU 301 subtracts the numerical value “1” from the payout request counter (S126). Thereafter, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the payout request counter has been subtracted to a numerical value “0” (S127). If the main CPU 301 determines that the payout request counter has been subtracted to the numerical value “0” (S127: YES), the main CPU 301 stops outputting the hopper drive signal (S128), and stores the payout end command in the command storage area of the main RAM 303. (S129). For example, the sub-control board 400 starts outputting a payout sound effect when receiving a payout start command from the main CPU 301 and stops outputting a payout effect sound when receiving a payout end command. When the main CPU 301 stores the payout end command, the main CPU 301 ends the hopper driving process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the payout request counter is not “0” (S127: NO), the main CPU 301 repeatedly executes step S123 to step 127.

  FIG. 43A is a flowchart of the state control process. When the state control process is started, the main CPU 301 executes an RT state transition process (S111-1). In the RT state transition process, the main CPU 301 transitions to the RT state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the RT1 transition symbol has stopped at the active line in the RT state transition processing. As described above, the RT1 transition symbol stops at the active line when, for example, a failed bell is missed. When the main CPU 301 determines that the RT1 transition symbol has stopped on the active line, the main CPU 301 transitions to the RT1 state. Note that when the RT1 transition symbol stops at the valid line in the RT1 state, the RT state is not changed. Further, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the RT2 transition symbol is stopped on the active line in the RT state transition processing. When the main CPU 301 determines that the RT2 transition symbol has stopped at the active line, the main CPU 301 changes the RT state to the RT2 state. Further, the main CPU 301 determines in the RT state transition process whether or not the bonus operation state end condition is satisfied in the current game. When determining that the bonus operation state end condition is satisfied, the main CPU 301 changes the RT state to the RT0 state.

  After the RT state transition process, the main CPU 301 executes a game state transition process (S111-2). The main CPU 301 shifts each gaming state in the gaming state transition process according to the gaming state of the current game. Specifically, when the main CPU 301 wins the AT state in the current game, the main CPU 301 shifts to the start preparation state or the precursor state according to the number of games in the precursor state. As described above, the number of games in the precursor state is determined by lottery from any of numerical values “0” to “32”. When the number of games in the precursor state determined when winning the AT state is a numerical value “0”, the gaming state shifts to the start preparation state. When the number of games in the precursor state is greater than the numerical value “0”, the game state shifts to the precursor state. The number of games in the precursor state determined in the lottery is stored in the precursor counter, and the precursor counter is subtracted for each game in the precursor state. When the precursor counter is subtracted to the numerical value “0”, the state shifts to the AT state.

  When the main CPU 301 wins the chance state in the game in the normal state, the main CPU 301 shifts to the chance state or the precursor state according to the number of games in the precursor state. As described above, for the number of games in the precursor state, any one of numerical values “0” to “32” is determined by lottery. When the number of games in the precursor state determined when the chance state is won is a numerical value “0”, the gaming state shifts to the chance state. When the number of games in the precursor state is greater than the numerical value “0”, the game state shifts to the precursor state. The number of games in the precursor state determined in the lottery is stored in the precursor counter, and the precursor counter is subtracted for each game in the precursor state. When the precursor counter is subtracted to a numerical value “0”, the chance state is entered. Further, when shifting to the chance state, the main CPU 301 stores an initial value “10” in the chance state counter.

  The main CPU 301 decrements the chance state counter by a numerical value “1” in each game in the chance state. In the game state transition process, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the chance state counter has been subtracted to a numerical value “0”. If it is determined that the chance state counter has been decremented to the numerical value “0”, and if the AT state is won in the current chance state, the process proceeds to the start preparation state. On the other hand, if the AT state is not won in the current chance state, the gaming state is shifted depending on whether or not the right to shift to the next chance state is granted. Specifically, when the right to shift to the next chance state is granted, the main CPU 301 shifts to the chance state, and to the normal state when the right to shift to the next chance state is not granted. .

  The main CPU 301 determines whether or not the game has shifted to the RT2 state in each game in the start preparation state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the RT state has been shifted to the RT2 state in the current game RT state transition process by the game state transition process. When it is determined that the state has shifted to the RT2 state, the gaming state is shifted to the AT state. When it is determined that the state has not shifted to the RT2 state, the start preparation state is continued.

  The main CPU 301 decrements the AT counter by a numerical value “1” in each game in the AT state. In the gaming state transition process, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the AT counter has been subtracted to a numerical value “0”. When the main CPU 301 determines that the AT counter has been subtracted to the numerical value “0”, the main CPU 301 shifts to an end preparation state. In each game in the end preparation state, it is determined whether or not the game has transitioned to the RT1 state.

  In the game state transition process of each game, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not a bonus combination is won in the current game. Further, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the symbol combination related to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line in the current game. When it is determined that the bonus combination is won in the current game and it is determined that the symbol combination related to the bonus combination is not stopped and displayed on the active line, the main CPU 301 shifts to the internal middle state.

  When the main CPU 301 determines that the combination relating to the bonus combination has been stopped and displayed on the active line in the current game, the main CPU 301 shifts the gaming state to the bonus operating state. The main CPU 301 counts the number of medals paid out in the bonus operating state, and determines whether or not the number of medals exceeds a numerical value “297”. When determining that the number of medals exceeds the numerical value “297”, the main CPU 301 ends the bonus operating state.

  When the bonus operating state ends, the main CPU 301 shifts to the gaming state in which the bonus combination is won. For example, when a bonus combination is won in the normal state, the game moves to the normal state after the bonus operation state is completed, and when the bonus combination is won in the AT state, the game moves to the AT state after the bonus operation state ends. However, even if the bonus combination is won in the AT state, the main CPU 301 shifts to the normal state if the restriction period has ended when the bonus operating state ends.

  FIG. 43B is a flowchart of the regulation period transition process. The restriction period transition process is executed in the state control process of each game. Note that the restriction period transition process may be executed other than the state control process.

  As shown in FIG. 43B, when the restriction period transition process is started, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the restriction period flag is in an OFF state (S501). The regulation period flag is maintained in the ON state in each gaming state (such as the AT state) during the regulation period, and is maintained in the OFF state in each gaming state (such as the normal state) other than the regulation period. The restriction period flag is provided in the main RAM 303, for example.

  If it is determined that the restriction period flag is in the OFF state (S501: YES), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the current game has shifted to the precursor state (S502). If it is determined that the game state has shifted to the precursor state (S502: YES), the main CPU 301 sets the restriction period flag to the ON state (S503) and ends the restriction period transition process. In the above configuration, the right to shift to the AT state or the chance state is given in the normal state, and when the state shifts to the precursor state, the restriction period flag is turned on.

  When it is determined that the current game has not shifted to the precursor state (S502: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the current game has shifted to the start preparation state (S504). When it is determined that the game has shifted to the start preparation state in this game (S504: YES), the main CPU 301 sets the restriction period flag to the ON state (S503) and ends the restriction period transition process. In the above configuration, when the right to shift to the AT state is granted and then the transition to the start preparation state is made without going through the precursor state, the restriction period flag is turned ON.

  If it is determined that the current game has not shifted to the start preparation state (S504: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the current game has shifted to the chance state (S505). When it is determined that the game state has shifted to the chance state (S505: YES), the main CPU 301 sets the restriction period flag to the ON state (S503) and ends the restriction period transition process. In the above configuration, when the right to shift to the chance state is given, and then the state shifts to the chance state without going through the precursor state, the restriction period flag is turned on.

  If it is determined in step S501 that the restriction period flag is not in the OFF state, it is determined whether or not the current game has shifted to a normal state or an end preparation state (S506). For example, if the AT state ends in the current game and shifts to the end ready state, or if the chance state ends in the current game and shifts to the normal state, YES is determined in step S506. When it is determined that the game has shifted to the normal state or the end preparation state in this game, the main CPU 301 changes the restriction period flag to the OFF state (S507) and executes the initialization process (S508). In the initialization process when the regulation period ends, various counters such as a regulation counter are initialized as described above. After completing the initialization process, the main CPU 301 proceeds to step S512.

  When it is determined that the game has not shifted to the normal state in this game (S506: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the regulation counter has been added to a numerical value “1500” or more (S509). As a case where YES is determined in the above step S509, for example, it is assumed that a bonus combination is won in the AT state and the regulation counter is added to the numerical value “1500” in the subsequent bonus operation state. When it is determined that the restriction counter is 1500 or more (S509: YES), the main CPU 301 sets the restriction period flag to the OFF state, similarly to the case where it is determined that the current game has shifted to the normal state or the end preparation state. Change (S507), and execute the initialization process (S508).

  When determining that the restriction counter is not equal to or greater than the numerical value “1500” (S509: NO), the main CPU 301 adds the numerical value “1” to the restriction counter (S510) and adds the numerical value “1” to the total restriction period counter. (S511). As described above, the total restriction period counter is used to display the ratio information indicating the restriction period ratio, and is added in each game in the restriction period. After adding the total restriction period counter, the main CPU 301 proceeds to step S512. In step S512 of the regulation period control process, the main CPU 301 adds a numerical value “1” to the total game number counter. As described above, the total game number counter is used to display the ratio information indicating the regulation period ratio, and is added at each game. After adding the total game number counter, the main CPU 301 proceeds to display control processing (S513).

  In the display control process, the main CPU 301 turns on or off the regulation period display 38. Specifically, when the restriction period flag is changed to the ON state in step S503 described above, the main CPU 301 turns on the restriction period indicator 38 in the indicator control process. In step S507 described above, when the restriction period flag is changed to the OFF state, the main CPU 301 turns off the restriction period indicator 38 in the display device control process. After executing the display control process, the main CPU 301 ends the restriction period transition process.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart of the interrupt process. As described above, the main CPU 301 executes an interrupt process every 1.49 ms during the period when the game control process is being executed.

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

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

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

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

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

 The main CPU 301 drives various lamps in the LED display process (S208). For example, the main CPU 301 displays the BET lamp 14 in a manner indicated by the BET lamp display data generated by the game control process. In addition, in the LED display process, the main CPU 301 turns on the re-game display lamp 18 when the re-game operating flag is set to the ON state. Further, the main CPU 301 causes the stored number display unit 17 to display the number of credits in the LED display process. Further, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display instruction information corresponding to the instruction number determined in the instruction number determination process in the LED display process.

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

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

<Each process executed by the sub CPU>
FIG. 45 is a flowchart of sub activation processing of the sub CPU 412. The sub CPU 412 executes a sub activation process when a reset signal is input from the reset circuit. The reset circuit outputs a reset signal when the power supply voltage supplied to the sub-control board 400 exceeds a predetermined threshold. For example, when the supply of the power supply voltage to the sub control board 400 is started, the sub activation process is executed.

  When the sub activation process is started, the sub CPU 412 executes an activation initialization process (S301). In the startup initialization process, the sub CPU 412 initializes various registers of the sub control board 400, for example.

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

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

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart of each task activated in the sub activation process. The sub CPU 412 controls various lamps including the housing lamp 5 and the effect lamp 28 by a lamp control task. Further, the sub CPU 412 controls the speakers (31, 32) by an acoustic control task. Further, the sub CPU 412 transmits a command to the image control board 420 by the image control board communication task, receives a command from the main control board 300 in the main control board communication task, and performs the effect button 26 and the direction in the effect button input task. The operation of the designation button 27 is accepted.

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

  FIG. 46A is a flowchart of the lamp control task. When starting the lamp control task, the sub CPU 412 initializes data for controlling various lamps (S302-1). When various data are initialized, the sub CPU 412 proceeds to a lamp data analysis process (S302-2). The lamp data is data indicating blinking patterns of various lamps. For example, a time series (300 ms lighting → 300 ms off → 300 ms lighting →...) Of data indicating the time to turn on a specific lamp and data indicating the time to turn off a specific lamp can be adopted as the lamp data.

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

  FIG. 46B is a flowchart of the acoustic control task. When starting the sound control task, the sub CPU 412 initializes various data for controlling the speakers (31, 32) (S303-1). When the sub CPU 412 initializes various data, the sub CPU 412 proceeds to an acoustic data analysis process (S303-2).

  In the sound control process (S303-3), the sub CPU 412 instructs the sound board 430 (the sound source IC 431) according to the result of the sound data analysis process. The sound source IC 431 reads out sound data from the sound source ROM 432 according to an instruction from the sub CPU 412, generates an sound signal from the sound data, and supplies the sound signal to the speakers (31, 32). The acoustic data analysis process and the acoustic control process are repeatedly executed until a timer interrupt signal is input.

  FIG. 46C is a flowchart of the image control board communication task. When starting the image control board communication task, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the non-game timer has expired (S304-1). The non-game timer is timed up when the non-game state continues for a predetermined time after the previous game ends. Specifically, the non-game timer is set to an initial value when the previous game ends, and is subtracted every predetermined period during the non-game period. For example, the non-game timer is timed up when the non-game period continues for one minute after the previous game ends. The non-game timer is provided in the sub RAM 414, for example.

  If the sub CPU 412 determines that the non-game timer has expired (S304-1: YES), the sub CPU 412 proceeds to a demo display command transmission process (S304-2), and transmits the demo display command to the image control board 420. When receiving a demonstration display command, the image control board (image control CPU 421) 420 displays a demonstration image on the liquid crystal display device 30. Further, the sub CPU 412 turns off various lamps during a period in which the demonstration image is displayed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the non-game timer has not expired (S304-1: NO), the sub CPU 412 sets a command according to the effect number stored in the sub RAM 414 (S304-3). The effect number indicates the type of effect executed in the gaming machine 1, and is stored in the effect number storage area of the sub RAM 414 in the effect lottery process described later. The sub CPU 447 transmits the command set in step S304-3 to the image control board 420 (S304-4), and ends the image control board communication task. The image control board communication task may receive a command from the image control board 420.

  FIG. 46D is a flowchart of the main control board communication task. When the main control board communication task is started, the sub CPU 412 executes communication start pre-processing (S305-1) for initializing a predetermined storage area. After executing the pre-communication start process, the sub CPU 412 proceeds to a received command check process (S305-2). In the received command check process, the content of the command received from the main control board 300 is checked.

  The sub CPU 412 determines whether the command checked in the current received command check process is different from the command checked in the previous received command check process (S305-3). That is, in step S305-3, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the command from the main control board 300 has changed. The sub CPU 412 repeatedly executes step S305-3 until the command from the main control board 300 changes (S305-3: NO). When the command from the main control board 300 changes (S305-3: YES), the sub CPU 412 proceeds to command analysis processing (S305-4).

  After executing the command analysis process, the sub CPU 412 executes a game information update process (S305-5). In the game information update process, the sub CPU 412 updates the game information stored in the sub RAM 414 in accordance with the command received from the main control board 300. In step S305-5, the sub CPU 412 executes one of a plurality of types of game information update processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 executes a game information update process corresponding to the type of command received from the main control board 300 among a plurality of types of game information update processes. For example, when the sub CPU 412 receives a start operation command, the sub CPU 412 executes a game information update process for updating the number of remaining games in the AT state displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. After updating the game information, the sub CPU 412 returns the process to step S305-2, and repeats the process from step S305-2 to step S305-5 until the next timer interrupt signal is input.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart of command analysis processing. When starting the command analysis process, the sub CPU 412 executes an effect control process (S401). As will be described later, the sub CPU 412 determines an effect to be executed by the gaming machine 1, for example, in the effect control process.

  After executing the effect control process, the sub CPU 412 determines lamp data corresponding to the effect (S402), and stores the lamp data in the sub RAM 414 (S403). Further, the sub CPU 412 determines acoustic data according to the effect determined by the effect control process (S404), and stores the determined sound data in the sub RAM 414 (S405). When the acoustic data is stored, the sub CPU 412 ends the command analysis process.

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart of the effect control process. When starting the effect control process, the sub CPU 412 determines whether the command received from the main control board 300 is a setting change start command or a setting value command (S401-1). If it is determined that the command received from the main control board 300 is a setting change start command or a setting value command (S401-1: YES), the sub CPU 412 proceeds to setting change start / end processing (S401-2).

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

  When it is determined that the command received from the main control board 300 is not a setting change start command or a setting value command (S401-1: NO), the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the input command has been received (S401-3). ). If it is determined that the input command has been received (S401-3: YES), the sub CPU 412 proceeds to a process at the time of receiving the input command (S401-4). In the insertion command reception process, the sub CPU 412 generates an effect when a medal is inserted, for example. After executing the process at the time of receiving the insertion command, the sub CPU 412 ends the effect control process.

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

  When the sub CPU 412 determines that the received command is not a settlement operation command (S401-5: NO), the sub CPU 412 determines whether a start operation command has been received (S401-7). If it is determined that the start operation command has been received (S401-7: YES), the sub CPU 412 proceeds to the start operation time process (S401-8). In the start operation process, the sub CPU 412 executes various processes including an effect lottery process. After executing the start operation process, the sub CPU 412 ends the effect control process.

  When determining that the received command is not a start operation command (S401-7: NO), the sub CPU 412 determines whether a reel start command has been received (S401-9). If it is determined that a reel start command has been received (S401-9: YES), the sub CPU 412 proceeds to a reel start command reception process (S401-10). In the reel start command reception process, for example, the sub CPU 412 causes the speaker to output a reel rotation sound that is output when the rotation of the reel is started. After executing the reel start command reception process, the sub CPU 412 ends the effect control process.

  When determining that the received command is not a reel start command (S401-9: NO), the sub CPU 412 determines whether a stop operation command has been received (S401-11). If it is determined that a stop operation command has been received (S401-11: YES), the sub CPU 412 proceeds to a stop operation process (S401-12). In the stop operation processing, for example, the display mode of the liquid crystal display device 30 is switched. After executing the stop operation time process, the sub CPU 412 ends the effect control process.

  If the sub CPU 412 determines that the received command is not a stop operation acceptance command (S401-11: NO), whether or not a display winning combination command (re-game command, winning winning combination command or lose display command) has been received. Is determined (S401-13). If it is determined that the display winning combination command has been received (S401-13: YES), the sub CPU 412 proceeds to a display winning combination command reception process (S401-14).

  If the sub CPU 412 determines that the received command is not a display winning combination command (S401-13: NO), the sub CPU 412 determines whether a payout start command or a payout end command has been received (S401-15). If it is determined that a payout start command or payout end command has been received (S401-15: YES), the sub CPU 412 executes a payout sound control process (S401-16). For example, when receiving a payout start command, the sub CPU 412 starts outputting a medal payout sound for notifying medal discharge. When the payout end command is received, the sub CPU 412 stops the medal payout sound. After executing the payout sound control process, the sub CPU 412 ends the effect control process.

  FIG. 49A is a flowchart of the display effect determination process. The display effect determination process is executed, for example, in the start operation process described above. When starting the display effect determination process, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the continuous turn-off effect is continued from the previous game (S601). For example, in the second game of the continuous turn-off effect, the determination in step S601 is “YES”.

  When it is determined that the continuous turn-off effect is not continued from the previous game (S601: NO), the sub CPU 412 determines the display effect by lottery (S602). The sub CPU 412 determines a display effect according to the winning area of the current game. For example, the sub CPU 412 may determine the display effect A1 when the common bell is won in this game. On the other hand, if it is determined that the continuous turn-off effect is continued from the previous game (S601: YES), the sub CPU 412 ends the display effect determination process without drawing the display effect.

  FIG. 49B is a flowchart of the extinguishing control process. The extinguishing control process is executed, for example, in the stop operation process described above. When starting the extinguishing control process, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not a first stop operation has been accepted (S701).

  When it is determined that the first stop operation has been accepted (S701: YES), the sub CPU 412 determines whether any one of the turn-off effects C (1 to 3) has been determined in the current game (S702). When it is determined that any one of the turn-off effects C has been determined in the current game (S702: YES), the sub CPU 412 executes a turn-off process (S703). As described above, in the extinguishing effect C1, the extinguishing effect C2, and the extinguishing effect C3, each unit area U that is stopped and displayed by the first stop operation is extinguished. In the turn-off process, among the unit areas U corresponding to the reels 12 that have been operated for the first stop, the unit area U located in the upper stage and the unit areas U located in the lower stage (unit areas U other than the middle stage) are turned off.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the turn-off effect C has not been determined in the current game (S702: NO), the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the current game is the first game of the continuous light-off effect D (1, 2). It is determined whether or not the continuous turn-off effect D has been determined in this game (S704). When it is determined that the current game is the first game of the continuous turn-off effect D (S704: YES), the sub CPU 412 executes the turn-off process described above. That is, when the first stop operation is performed in the first game of the continuous turn-off effect D, each unit area U to be stopped and turned off is turned off as in the case of the first stop operation in the turn-off effect C.

  After executing the turn-off process, the sub CPU 412 ends the turn-off control process. When the first stop operation is accepted and it is determined that the current game is not the first game of the continuous light-off effect D (S704: NO), the sub CPU 412 does not execute the light-off control process. The extinguishing control process is terminated.

  When it is determined that the first stop operation has not been accepted (S701: NO), the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the second stop operation has been accepted (S705). When it is determined that the second stop operation has been accepted (S705: YES), the sub CPU 412 determines whether any one of the turn-off effect C2 and the turn-off effect C3 is determined in the current game (S706). When it is determined that either the turn-off effect C2 or the turn-off effect C3 has been determined in this game (S706: YES), the sub CPU 412 executes a turn-off process (S707). As described above, in the turn-off effect C2 and the turn-off effect C3, each unit region U that is stopped and displayed by the second stop operation is turned off. In the turn-off process, among the unit areas U corresponding to the second stop-operated reel 12, the upper unit area U and the lower unit area U (unit areas U other than the middle stage) are turned off.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the turn-off effect C2 or the turn-off effect C3 has not been determined in this game (S706: NO), the sub CPU 412 is the second game of the current turn-off effect D (1, 2). It is determined whether or not there is (whether or not the continuous turn-off effect D has been determined in the previous game) (S708). When it is determined that the current game is the second game of the continuous turn-off effect D (S708: YES), the sub CPU 412 executes the above-described turn-off process. That is, when the second stop operation is performed in the second game of the continuous turn-off effect D, each unit region U is turned off as in the case where the second stop operation is performed in the turn-off effect C2 or the turn-off effect C3.

  After executing the turn-off process, the sub CPU 412 ends the turn-off control process. When the second stop operation is accepted and it is determined that the current game is not the second game of the continuous light-off effect D (S708: NO), the sub CPU 412 does not execute the light-off control process. The extinguishing control process is terminated.

  When it is determined that the second stop operation is not accepted (S705: NO), that is, when the third stop operation is accepted, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the turn-off effect C3 is determined in the current game. (S709). When it is determined that the turn-off effect C3 has been determined in this game (S709: YES), the sub CPU 412 executes a turn-off process (S710). As described above, in the turn-off effect C3, each unit region U that is stopped and displayed by the third stop operation is turned off. In the turn-off process, among the unit areas U corresponding to the third stop-operated reel 12, the upper unit area U and the lower unit area U (unit areas U other than the middle stage) are turned off.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the turn-off effect C3 has not been determined in this game (S709: NO), the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the current game is the third game of the continuous light-off effect D2 (S711). ). If it is determined that the current game is the third game of the continuous turn-off effect D2 (S711: YES), the sub CPU 412 executes the above-described turn-off process. That is, when the third stop operation is performed in the third game of the continuous turn-off effect D2, each unit region U is turned off as in the case where the third stop operation is performed in the turn-off effect C3.

After executing the turn-off process, the sub CPU 412 ends the turn-off control process. When the third stop operation is accepted and it is determined that the current game is not the third game of the continuous light-off effect D2 (S711: NO), the sub CPU 412 does not execute the light-off control process. The extinguishing control process is terminated.
<Modification>
Each of the above forms can be variously modified. Specific modifications are exemplified below. Two or more aspects arbitrarily selected from the following examples can be appropriately combined.

(1) In each form mentioned above, the display mode of the symbol display area (each unit area U) in the display effect can be changed as appropriate. For example, in the display effect A executed at the start of the game (before the stop operation), the color of each unit area U located in the invalid area (other than the valid area) is changed from white. However, in the display effect A, the luminance of each unit region U may be changed instead of the color of each unit region U changing. For example, in the display effect A, each unit area U of the invalid area may be turned off. In each of the above-described forms, each unit area U of the symbol display area blinks white in the display effect B when the symbol combination as a result of the game is stopped and displayed. However, in the display effect B, for example, each unit region may emit light in a color (for example, yellow) corresponding to a symbol combination (for example, a correct bell symbol combination) stopped and displayed on the active line.

  Moreover, in each display effect A of each form mentioned above, it was set as the structure from which the display mode of all the unit areas U of an invalid area changes, but only the display mode of a part of each unit area U of an invalid area changes. It is good also as a structure.

(2) In each display effect of each form mentioned above, the change aspect of each area | region G of the liquid crystal display device 30 can be changed suitably. FIG. 50 is a diagram for explaining a display effect X in the modification. The display effect is executed in a period from when the game is started until the first stop operation is performed. In the modified example, the display effect X is executed in a part of the game in which the single bonus is won or the game in which the loss is determined. In a game in which a single bonus is won, the bonus combination “Red Seven-Red Seven-Red Seven” can be stopped and displayed on the active line.

  Specifically, in a game in which a single bonus is won, if a stop operation is performed at a timing when the red 7 symbol (see symbol position “5”, see FIG. 4) of the left reel 12L can be drawn into the middle frame, the left reel The red seven symbol is stopped and displayed in the middle row. On the other hand, in the game in which the loss is determined, even if the stop operation is performed at a timing at which the red seven symbol of the left reel 12L can be pulled into the middle stage line, the red seven symbol is not stopped and displayed on the middle stage of the left reel.

  In the above configuration, in the game in which the display effect X is executed, if the red seven symbol is stopped and displayed on the middle frame of the left reel 12L, the player can recognize that the bonus combination is won. On the other hand, in the game in which the display effect X is executed, when the red seven symbol is not stopped and displayed on the middle frame of the left reel 12L, the player can recognize that the bonus combination is not won. Therefore, in the game in which the display effect X is executed, the player expects the red seven symbol to stop and display on the middle frame of the left reel 12L, and at a timing when the red seven symbol can be drawn into the middle frame. The left stop button 25L is stopped.

  FIG. 50A is a diagram for explaining a screen of the liquid crystal display device 30 in the display effect X. FIG. In the display effect X, a screen for instructing that the stop operation should be performed at the timing when the red seven symbol is stopped and displayed on the middle frame of the left reel 12L is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. For example, as shown in FIG. 50A, a message “Aim at 7” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 30. In the specific example of FIG. 50A, the background color of the region GL corresponding to the left reel 12L among the regions G of the screen is different from the other regions G (C, R). According to the screen of the liquid crystal display device 30 described above, the player can intuitively grasp that the left reel 12L should be pressed.

  FIG. 50B is a diagram for explaining a symbol display area in the display effect X. In the display effect X, as shown in FIG. 50B, each unit area U (L2, C2, R2) of the effective area is maintained in a lighting state. According to the above structure, the effect that the fall of the visibility of the symbol in an effective line is suppressed similarly to 1st Embodiment is show | played.

  Further, in the display effect X of the modification example, as shown in FIG. 50B, each unit area U of the left reel 12L instructed to press the red seven symbol is in the normal area in addition to the effective area. Maintained in display mode. According to the above configuration, for example, in the display effect X, the red seven symbol of the left reel 12L has an active line compared to the configuration in which the unit areas U of the invalid area (upper and lower) of the left reel 12L are turned off. There is an advantage that the passage timing is easily grasped.

  In the above modification, the display mode of each unit area U of the invalid area of the reel 12 may be changed (for example, turned off) in a period after the pressing of the left reel 12L is completed. Further, the invalid area of the other reels 12 (C, R) may be changed to the normal display mode in the period after the pressing of the left reel 12L is completed. According to the above configuration, there is an advantage that the red seven symbols of the other reels 12 can be easily pressed.

(3) In the display effects A of each form described above, the display mode of each unit area U of the invalid area is normal during the period from when the game is started until the symbol combination as a result of the game is stopped and displayed. It changed from the display mode. However, in the display effect A, the period during which the display mode of the invalid area changes can be changed as appropriate. For example, in a game in which the display effect A is executed, the display mode of the invalid area changes in a period immediately after the game starts and immediately before the stop operation becomes possible (a period until each reel 12 is normally rotated). Also good. According to the above configuration, in the game in which the display effect A is executed, each unit region U is in a normal display mode during a period in which the stop operation is possible even if the eye is required during the stop operation. Therefore, the inconvenience that it becomes difficult to press the eyes due to the change in the display mode of each unit area U is suppressed.

(4) In each form mentioned above, the display effect which the display mode of a symbol display area changes was employ | adopted by changing the lighting mode of each backlight of each unit area | region U from a normal state. However, the display effect is not limited to the above specific example. For example, conventionally, a configuration in which a liquid crystal display device (hereinafter referred to as “front liquid crystal”) is provided on the front side (player side) of the reel 12 is known (see, for example, JP-A-2005-95414). In the above prior art, in the symbol display area, each symbol of each reel 12 is visible through the front liquid crystal, and the front liquid crystal located in the symbol display area is normally colorless and transparent. In the conventional display effects described above, for example, an image of a predetermined character is displayed on the front liquid crystal located in the symbol display area.

  You may employ | adopt instead of the display effect of the above-mentioned prior art instead of the display effect of each form mentioned above. However, from the viewpoint of suppressing inconvenience that the symbols that change the effective area are difficult to identify, the front liquid crystal located in the effective area is at least during the period from the start of the game to the stop display of the symbol combination as a result of the game. A configuration in which the normal display mode (colorless and transparent) is maintained is preferable.

  Further, a display effect in which an accessory (movable body) that can move in the symbol display area is provided and the accessory moves in the symbol display area (the front side of each symbol) is conventionally known (for example, JP-A-2015-2015). No. 51370). The above display effects may be adopted instead of the above-described display effects of each form. However, from the viewpoint of suppressing the inconvenience that the symbols that change the effective area are difficult to identify, the effective area is not hidden by the accessory at least during the period from the start of the game to the stop display of the symbol combination as a result of the game. A configuration is preferred.

(5) In each of the above embodiments, the middle line is an effective line, but other lines may be effective lines. Two or more lines may be adopted as effective lines. For example, an upper right line and a right lower line may be employed as the effective lines. In the above configuration, the upper and lower unit areas UL (1, 3) of the left reel 12L, the middle unit area UC2 of the middle reel 12C, and the upper and lower unit areas UR (1, 3) of the right reel 12R. Is an effective area, and the other unit areas U (L2, C1, C3, R2) are invalid areas.

(6) In each of the above forms, the effective area does not change from the normal display mode in the second period (game period) in which each symbol varies, but the display mode of the effective area changes in the second period. It is good also as composition to do. For example, when the stop operation is performed in the turn-off effect C, all unit areas U (upper, middle, and lower) that are stopped and displayed may be turned off.

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

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

  The gaming machine according to the present invention variably displays a plurality of types of symbols, and the result of the game is displayed in a symbol display area divided into a first area located on the active line (middle stage line) and a second area not located on the effective line. Variable display means (each reel 12) for stopping and displaying the symbol combination as, a game start means (S103) for accepting the player's operation and starting the game, and a plurality of types of winning combinations when the game is started An internal lottery means (S106) for determining a winning combination by lottery from among the above, a stop operation means (each stop button 25) operated by the player when the symbol is stopped, and a winning combination determined by the internal lottery means Symbol variation control means (S109) for stopping and displaying each symbol according to the player's operation mode with respect to the stop operation means, and a winning judgment hand for determining the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the active line (S110) and in the game period from when the game is started to when the symbol combination as a result of the game is stopped and displayed, the second area of the symbol display area is displayed in an effect display mode different from the normal display mode. Display mode control means (sub CPU 412) that can display and maintains the first area in the normal display mode during the game period.

  According to the above configuration, in the game period, the second area of the symbol display area can be displayed in an effect display mode different from the normal display mode, and in the game period, the first area located on the active line is displayed. The normal display mode is maintained. Therefore, inconvenience that it is difficult to identify each symbol that fluctuates in the first area during the game period is suppressed.

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

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention variably displays a plurality of types of symbols, and is divided into a first unit area located on the effective line and a second unit area not located on the effective line. A plurality of columns of variable display means for stopping and displaying the symbol combination as a result of the game in the symbol display area, a game starting means for accepting the player's operation and starting the game, and a plurality of when the game is started An internal lottery means for determining the winning combination by lottery from among the types of winning combinations, a stop operating means operated by the player when the symbol is stopped, and a game for the winning combination and the stop operating means determined by the internal lottery means predetermined effect the symbols and symbol variation control means for stopping the display, the winning determination means stops the displayed symbol combination on the activated line, relative to the symbol display areas in response to the user operation mode An executable symbol display area effect means, an effect display area effect means for executing various effects in an effect display area that is not located in the symbol display area, and the symbol combination as a result of the game is stopped after the game is started A specific effect determining means for determining a specific effect to be executed in a game period until it is displayed; and a specific effect control means for controlling the execution of the specific effect. A variable display of a plurality of columns is provided in the effect display area. A partial area corresponding to each of the means is provided, and the specific effect control means causes the symbol display area effect means to execute a predetermined effect on the second unit area as the specific effect, and to the first unit area. On the other hand, the normal display mode is maintained without executing the predetermined effect, and the partial area corresponding to the variable display means having the second unit area in which the predetermined effect is executed in the effect display area effect means To execute the change of Oite display mode.

The gaming machine according to the present invention displays a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner, and displays a game in a symbol display area that is divided into a first unit area located on the active line (middle stage line) and a second unit area not located on the active line. A plurality of columns of variable display means (reel 12) for stopping and displaying the resulting symbol combination, a game start means (S103) for accepting a player's operation and starting a game, and a game is started In addition, an internal lottery means (S106) for determining a winning combination by lottery from a plurality of types of winning combinations, a stop operation means (each stop button 25) operated by the player when the symbol is stopped, and an internal lottery The symbol variation control means (S109) for stopping and displaying the symbols according to the winning combination determined by the means and the player's operation mode for the stop operation means, and the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the active line A winning determination means (S110), an executable symbol display area representation section a predetermined effect against the symbol display areas (backlight or front part of the liquid crystal), the effect display area which is not located on the symbol display area , A display area effect means for executing various effects (a liquid crystal display device or another part of the front liquid crystal) and a game from when the game is started until the combination of symbols as a result of the game is stopped and displayed A specific effect determining means for determining a specific effect to be executed in a period, and a specific effect control means (sub CPU 412) for controlling execution of the specific effect , and the effect display area includes a plurality of variable display means. A partial area corresponding to each is provided, and the specific effect control means causes the symbol display area effect means to execute a predetermined effect on the second unit area as the specific effect, and the first unit In the partial area corresponding to the variable display means having the second unit area in which the predetermined display is performed, while the normal display mode is maintained without executing the predetermined effect on the area. The display mode is changed .

Claims (1)

Variable display that variably displays a plurality of types of symbols and stops and displays a combination of symbols as a result of a game in a symbol display region divided into a first region located on the active line and a second region not located on the effective line Means,
Game starting means for accepting the player's operation and starting the game;
An internal lottery means for determining a winning combination by lottery from a plurality of types of winning combinations when a game is started;
Stop operation means operated by the player when stopping the symbol;
Symbol variation control means for stopping and displaying each symbol according to the winning combination determined by the internal lottery means and the player's operation mode for the stop operation means,
Winning determination means for determining the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the active line;
In the game period from when the game is started to when the symbol combination as a result of the game is stopped and displayed, the second area of the symbol display area can be displayed in an effect display mode different from the normal display mode. And a display mode control means for maintaining the first area in a normal display mode during the gaming period.

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