JP2018051047A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine preventing an increase of a control load in a main control unit when making a notification of operation information in the main control unit.SOLUTION: If a managed state is in an ART addition state, a main control board does not display, in a payout token number indicator 16, information regarding a winning combination if a normal replay combination or a special replay combination is determined, but if a special replay A combination or a special replay B combination is determined, displays the information regarding the winning combination in the payout token number indicator 16. Further, if these winning combinations are determined, a sub control board performs a common presentation in a liquid crystal display device 31.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 56

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

  In addition, such a gaming machine detects the operation of the start lever by the player, extracts a predetermined random number value based on the detection of the operation of the start lever, and extracts the extracted random number value for each winning combination. The winning combination is determined based on the winning combination determination table in which the lottery value is defined, and reel stop control is performed based on the determined winning combination and the stop button operation by the player. Here, depending on the determined winning combination, it may be permitted to display a plurality of symbol combinations on the active line among predetermined symbol combinations.

  At this time, when “losing” is determined as the winning combination, a combination of symbols that can receive a privilege is not displayed regardless of the operation of the stop button at any timing. In addition, if the stop button is not operated at an appropriate timing, the winning combination will not be displayed on the active line in combination with the winning combination, or if the stop button is operated at any timing, There is a winning combination in which such a combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  In other words, if the winning combination is determined as a winning combination that does not stop and display the combination of symbols related to the winning combination unless the stop button is operated at the appropriate timing, the stop operation is performed at the appropriate timing. Since it is necessary to do this, the player is required to have a certain skill regarding the operation of the stop button.

  Further, in such a gaming machine, when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a normal state that is disadvantageous to the player, a state advantageous to the player compared to the normal state (hereinafter referred to as “specific state”). ”) Is performed. Here, the “specific state” is a bonus game in which a probability that a combination of symbols from which medals are paid out (hereinafter referred to as “a combination of symbols related to winning a prize”) is displayed on the active line is improved as compared to the normal state. (“RB (Regular Bonus)”, “BB (Big Bonus)”, “CB (Challenge Bonus)”, “MB (Middle Bonus)”, etc.) If the symbol combination is not displayed (or if the stop button is not operated in the appropriate order, the symbol combination related to the winning combination with the smaller number of medals will be displayed) In addition, “AT (assist time)” that informs the appropriate operation order of the stop button, etc., and operating the start lever without performing the medal insertion operation More re-game the player is started to improve the probability that is determined as a winning combination "RT (replay time)", AT and RT is activated at the same time there is a such as "ART (assisted replay time)". Therefore, the player plays a game while desiring to shift to a specific state advantageous to the player.

  Here, when special symbols are aligned on an effective line and stopped (special symbols are aligned), a technique for giving a privilege related to the specific state is known (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-223234 (see FIG. 3)

  Here, when the special symbol is stopped on the active line, a role that becomes a special symbol alignment and a role that does not become a special symbol alignment are provided, and when one of the winning roles is won, it is stopped in a specific operation order. The button is operated, and it is executed whether or not the special symbols are finally aligned.

  Here, the sub-control unit controls the effect of informing that the special symbol is aimed and stopped on the effective line, so that the main control unit may be responsible for a part of the notification related to the specific operation order. Conceivable.

  However, since it is necessary to make a notification related to a specific operation order for each role that becomes a special symbol alignment and each role that does not become a special symbol alignment, if you try to have a range of effects performed in the sub-control unit, For this reason, the control burden on the main control unit may increase.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to prevent an increase in the control burden on the main control unit when notifying operation information in the main control unit.

  In order to solve such a problem, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a main control unit that determines a winning combination based on a start operation performed by a player, and a sub-control that controls execution of a predetermined effect. In a gaming machine comprising a control means, a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols arranged on a peripheral surface, stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and the main control means A main display means, and a presentation means controlled by the sub-control means, wherein the main control means is a first winning combination as the winning combination and a second winning combination different from the first winning combination. It is possible to determine the winning combination, and when controlling the specific state advantageous to the player compared to the normal state and determining the first winning combination as the winning combination in the specific state, Above The in display means does not display the information related to the winning combination in the determined first winning combination, and when the second winning combination is determined as the winning combination, the main display means determines the determined The information related to the winning combination in the second winning combination is displayed, and the sub-control unit determines the first winning combination when the first winning combination is determined by the main control unit. It is possible to control the execution of a common effect as the predetermined effect executed by the effect means.

  Here, the “start operation” may be any operation as long as the operation is performed by the player when the preparation operation for performing the start operation is performed. For example, operating a start lever may be applied, or operating a start button may be applied.

  Further, the “predetermined effect” may be any effect such as an effect by sound, an effect by display, or an effect by lamps or LEDs. Moreover, these effects may be performed independently or may be performed in combination. Specifically, using these hardware, it is possible to apply an effect that notifies or suggests the winning combination, an effect that notifies the operation order related to the winning combination, and the like.

  The “plurality of reels” is not limited as long as it is composed of “2” or more. For example, it may be “2” reels, “3” reels, or “4” reels.

  Further, the “stop operation means” may be anything as long as it is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and can be stopped by the player. For example, a stop button may be applied or a touch panel may be applied.

  The “main display means” may be any display means controlled by the main control means. For example, a dot, a lamp, an LED, a liquid crystal display device, an EL, or the like can be applied.

  Further, the “production means” may be any production means as long as it is production means controlled by the sub-control means. For example, a dot, a lamp, an LED, a liquid crystal display device, a movable body, a speaker, or the like can be applied.

  The “first winning combination” may be any winning combination as long as it is a predetermined winning combination. Further, the “first winning combination” may be singular or plural.

  Further, the “second winning combination” is a predetermined winning combination and may be any winning combination as long as the winning combination is different from the first winning combination. Further, the “second winning combination” may be singular or plural.

  Further, the “specific state” may be any state as long as it is more advantageous for the player than the normal state. For example, a bonus state, AT state, ART state, RT state, etc. can be applied. Note that a state that does not belong to any of these states can be applied to the “normal state”.

  Further, the “information relating to the winning combination” may be operation order information or a winning number. Further, it may be a number associated with the operation order information in advance or a number associated with the winning number in advance.

  “Displaying information related to the winning combination” means, for example, displaying information related to the winning combination from a state where nothing is displayed when displaying information related to the winning combination on the payout number display. And “0” is always displayed, but a case in which a numerical value different from “0” is displayed according to the winning combination is included.

  “Do not display information related to the winning combination” means, for example, that when displaying information related to the winning combination on the payout number indicator, the case where the state is maintained from the state where nothing is displayed, “0” is displayed, but includes a case of maintaining “0” display according to the winning combination.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, when reporting operation information in a main control part, it can prevent that the control burden in a main control part increases.

It is a figure which shows an example of the external appearance perspective view of a game machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal structure of a cabinet, and the back surface of a front door. It is a figure which shows an example of the block diagram of the whole gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of each name of the payout number display. It is a figure which shows an example of the relationship of a winning combination, the operation order of a stop button, and winning a prize. It is a figure which shows an example of a game state transition diagram. It is a figure which shows the list of the states managed by the main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the transition diagram of the state managed by the main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of an ART preparation state transfer lottery table. It is a figure which shows an example of an ART game number addition lottery table. It is a figure which shows an example of an ART addition state transfer lottery table. It is a figure which shows an example of the privilege provision table for ART addition state. It is a figure which shows the list of instruction information commands. It is a figure which shows an example of an instruction | indication monitor display timing determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the program start process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the main loop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process according to the state at the time of a start in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for normal states in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for bonus preparation states in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for bonus states in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for ART preparation states in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for ART states in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for bonus preparation states during ART in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for bonus states during ART in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for ART addition state in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the information setting process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the instruction information determination process for ART addition state in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the game state transfer process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process according to the state at the time of a display in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for bonus preparation states at the time of a display in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for a bonus state at the time of a display in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for ART preparation state at the time of display in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for bonus preparation states during display ART in the main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for bonus state during ART at the time of display in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for ART addition state at the time of a display in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the LED display process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the LED data creation process for instruction information display in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the main process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the main control board communication process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the command analysis process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the sub effect determination processing in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the relationship between an operation order and corresponding | compatible ID. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect table. It is a figure which shows the 1st timing chart which shows the relationship between the instruction | indication information command, the alerting | reporting by a payout number display, and the alerting | reporting by a liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows the 2nd timing chart which shows the relationship between the instruction | indication information command, the alerting | reporting by the payout number display apparatus, and the alerting | reporting by a liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows the 3rd timing chart which shows the relationship between the instruction | indication information command, the alerting | reporting by the payout number display apparatus, and the alerting | reporting by a liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows the 1st timing chart which shows the relationship between the alerting | reporting by the payout number display apparatus, and the alerting | reporting by a liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows the 2nd timing chart which shows the relationship between the alerting | reporting by the payout number display apparatus, and the alerting | reporting by a liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows the 3rd timing chart which shows the relationship between the alerting | reporting by the payout number display apparatus, and the alerting | reporting by a liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows the 4th timing chart which shows the relationship between the alerting | reporting by the payout number display apparatus, and the alerting | reporting by a liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows the 1st specific example of the display mode of a payout number display and a liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows the 2nd specific example of the display mode of a payout number display and a liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows the 3rd specific example of the display mode of a payout number display and a liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows the 4th specific example of the display mode of a payout number display and a liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows the 5th example of a display mode of a payout number display and a liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows the 6th specific example of the display mode of a payout number display and a liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows the 7th specific example of the display mode of a payout number display and a liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows the 8th example of a display mode of a payout number display and a liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows the 9th specific example of the display mode of a payout number display and a liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows an example of the control at the time of bonus winning.

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

(Composition of gaming machine)
First, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 in the present invention will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an external perspective view of the gaming machine, and FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the internal structure of the cabinet and the back surface of the front door.

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

(Cabinet 2)
The cabinet 2 is a substantially rectangular box and has an opening on the front side. A plurality of components are attached to the cabinet 2.

(Front door 3)
The front door 3 is attached so as to close the opening on the front side of the cabinet 2. A plurality of components are attached to the front door 3.

(Hinge mechanism 4)
The hinge mechanism 4 is provided on the left side of the cabinet 2 as viewed from the front, and is provided to pivotally support the front door 3 so that it can be opened and closed.

(Keyhole 5)
The keyhole 5 is provided at the center right side of the front door 3 and is provided for unlocking the front door 3 by a locking device (not shown). Here, when a store clerk or the like of a game store performs a maintenance operation or a change of a set value indicating a degree advantageous to the player, the unlocking device (not shown) provided on the front door 3 is unlocked. Done. Specifically, the door is unlocked by inserting a door key (not shown) into the keyhole 5 and rotating it by a predetermined angle in the clockwise direction. Then, the front door 3 is opened, and maintenance work and work such as setting value change are performed. In addition, when the maintenance work and the work such as the change of the set value are finished, the front door 3 is closed and the door is locked.

(Medal slot 6)
The medal slot 6 is provided on the upper left side of the keyhole 5 when viewed from the front, and is provided for a player to insert a medal.

(BET lever 7)
The BET lever 7 is provided above the keyhole 5 and is used to play “1” medals among the stored medals when the medal insertion into the gaming machine is permitted. Is provided. The BET lever 7 is provided to allow the player to operate when a specific effect is performed when the insertion of medals into the gaming machine is not permitted. The BET lever 7 can be rotated from the position shown in FIG. 1 by about “90” degrees in side view.

(MAXBET button 8)
The MAXBET button 8 is provided at a position spaced to the left from the medal slot 6 and uses the maximum number of medals that can be used in one game ("1" game) among the stored (credit) medals for the game. Is provided to do. Here, in this embodiment, the maximum value of medals that can be used in one game is “3”. Note that the maximum value of medals that can be used in one game may be arbitrarily changed.

(Checkout button 9)
The settlement button 9 is provided on the left side of the MAXBET button 8, and is provided to settle a medal stored (credited) among medals acquired by the player. That is, when there is a medal stored (credited) and the settlement button 9 is operated, the medal is paid out to a tray unit 24 described later. In the present embodiment, the maximum value of medals that can be stored (credited) is “50”.

(Start lever 10)
The start lever 10 is provided on the lower left side of the MAXBET button 8. The start lever 10 is provided for the player to perform a start operation that triggers the rotation of the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 described later. Here, based on the detection of the start operation by the player, the main control board 300 (to be described later) acquires a random number value and determines the winning combination, the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right to be described later. A process for starting the rotation of the reel 20 is performed.

(Left stop button 11)
The left stop button 11 is provided on the right side of the start lever 10 in front view. The left stop button 11 is provided to detect a stop operation that triggers stopping rotation of the left reel 18 described later.

(Intermediate stop button 12)
The middle stop button 12 is provided on the right side of the left stop button 11 when viewed from the front. Further, the middle stop button 12 is provided to detect a stop operation that triggers stopping the rotation of the middle reel 19 described later.

(Right stop button 13)
The right stop button 13 is provided on the right side of the middle stop button 12 when viewed from the front. The right stop button 13 is provided to detect a stop operation that triggers stopping the rotation of the right reel 20 described later.

(Selector 14)
The selector 14 is provided on the back side of the front door 3. The selector 14 is provided to determine whether or not the material or shape of the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 is appropriate.

(Storage number indicator 15)
The stored number indicator 15 is provided above the settlement button 9. The stored number display 15 is provided to display the number of stored medal (credit) of the player stored (credited) in the gaming machine 1. Here, in the present embodiment, the stored number indicator 15 is configured by a “7-segment LED (seven segment display)”.

(Payout number display 16)
The payout number display 16 is provided below the stored number display 15. The payout number display 16 displays the number of medals to be paid out to the player, or displays that the game machine 1 is in an error state when the game machine 1 is in an error state. Is provided. Here, when a state to be managed is an “ART state” to be described later, a transition replay “C1”, a transition replay “C2”, a transition replay “C3”, Transition Replay “C4”, Transition Replay “C5”, Push Order Bell “A”, Push Order Bell “B”, Push Order Bell “C”, Push Order Bell “D”, Push Order Bell “E”, Press 3 When any of the order bell “A”, the three-pressing order bell “B”, and the three-pressing order bell “C” is determined, the left stop button 11 and the middle stop are set via the status board 100 described later. A part or all of the operation order of the button 12 and the right stop button 13 is displayed on the payout number display 16. For example, when the push order bell “A” is won, an operation order indicating that the left stop button 11 is operated first and the right stop button 13 is operated next is displayed on the payout number display 16. In addition, “1” defined for each transition replay, each push order bell, and each three-push order bell corresponds to the left stop button 11, and “2” corresponds to the middle stop button 12. “3” corresponds to the right stop button 13. Here, in the present embodiment, the payout number display 16 is constituted by a “7-segment LED (seven segment display)”. In the following description, the operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 may be referred to as “operation order”. The push order bell “A”, push order bell “B”, push order bell “C”, push order bell “D”, and push order bell “E” may be simply referred to as “push order bell”. In addition, special replay, special replay “A”, special replay “B”, transition replay “A1” to transition replay “C5” may be simply referred to as “push order replay”. The three-sheet push order bell “A” to the three-sheet push order bell “C” may be simply referred to as “three-sheet push order bell”. Note that a part or all of the operation order of the left stop button 11, middle stop button 12, and right stop button 13 is displayed on the payout number display 16. A part or all of the operation order of the stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 may be displayed. For example, a dedicated display device may be newly provided.

(Door open / close sensor 17s)
The door opening / closing sensor 17s is provided on the back side of the keyhole 5, and is provided to detect whether or not the front door 3 is open. The door opening / closing sensor 17s includes a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion. When a door key (not shown) is inserted into the keyhole 5 and the door key (not shown) is rotated clockwise by a predetermined angle, the door opening / closing sensor 17s is locked. The part (not shown) will rotate. And the light-receiving part cannot receive the light emitted from the light-emitting part when the locking part rotates. Thereby, the door open / close sensor 17s detects the opening of the front door 3.

(Left reel 18)
The left reel 18 is provided inside the cabinet 2 and has a cylindrical structure. Further, a translucent sheet is mounted on the peripheral surface of the cylindrical structure of the left reel 18, and a plurality of types of symbols are drawn in a row on the sheet. The left reel 18 is rotationally driven by a left stepping motor 151 described later, and a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed.

(Middle reel 19)
The middle reel 19 is provided inside the cabinet 2 and has a cylindrical structure. Further, a translucent sheet is mounted on the peripheral surface of the cylindrical structure of the middle reel 19, and a plurality of types of symbols are drawn in a row on the sheet. The middle reel 19 is driven to rotate by a middle stepping motor 152, which will be described later, and a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed.

(Right reel 20)
The right reel 20 is provided inside the cabinet 2 and has a cylindrical structure. In addition, a translucent sheet is mounted on the peripheral surface of the cylindrical structure of the right reel 20, and a plurality of types of symbols are drawn in a row on the sheet. The right reel 20 is rotationally driven by a right stepping motor 153, which will be described later, and a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed.

(Direction button 21)
The effect button 21 is provided on the right side of the MAXBET button 8 and is provided for the player to operate at a predetermined timing. Here, the sub control board 400 described later performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 31 described later via the effect control board 500 described later when the operation of the effect button 21 is detected.

(Cross key 22)
The cross key 22 is provided on the right side of the effect button 21 and includes an up button, a down button, a left button, and a right button, and is provided for the player to operate at a predetermined timing. ing. Then, the sub control board 400 described later performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 31 and the like described later via the effect control board 500 described later when the operation of the cross key 22 is detected.

(Display window 23)
The display window 23 is provided on the front side of the left reel 18, middle reel 19, and right reel 20, and a plurality of symbols drawn on the peripheral surfaces of the left reel 18, middle reel 19, and right reel 20 can be visually recognized. Is provided to do. Specifically, “3” symbols drawn on the peripheral surface of the left reel 18, “3” symbols drawn on the peripheral surface of the middle reel 19, and drawn on the peripheral surface of the right reel 20. A total of “9” symbols of “3” symbols can be viewed through the display window 23. In the present embodiment, in order to facilitate the visual recognition of the symbols displayed on the display window 23, the symbols displayed on the display window 23 are irradiated by emitting a backlight (not shown). .

(Effective line)
The effective line is formed as a line connecting the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 with straight lines among the symbols displayed on the display window 23. For example, an “upper line” in which the symbols displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 18, the symbols displayed on the upper stage of the middle reel 19, and the symbols displayed on the upper stage of the right reel 20 are connected by a straight line, The “middle line” that connects the symbols displayed in the middle stage of 18, the symbols displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 19, and the symbols displayed in the middle stage of the right reel 20, or the lower stage of the left reel 18. A “lower line” that connects the displayed symbol, the symbol displayed in the lower part of the middle reel 19, and the symbol displayed in the lower part of the right reel 20, or the symbol displayed in the upper part of the left reel 18. A “downward right line” connecting the symbol displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 19 and the symbol displayed in the lower stage of the right reel 20, a symbol displayed in the lower stage of the left reel 18, The symbol displayed in the middle of reel 19 and the right Connecting the symbols displayed in the upper Lumpur 20 in a straight line such as "upward-sloping line", and the like. In addition to this, a “first symbol” formed by the symbols displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 18, the symbols displayed on the middle stage of the middle reel 19, and the symbols displayed on the upper stage of the right reel 20. The “second irregular line” formed by the “anomaly line”, the symbol displayed in the lower part of the left reel 18, the symbol displayed in the middle part of the middle reel 19, and the symbol displayed in the lower part of the right reel 20. Or the like. In the present embodiment, any one of these effective lines may be set as the effective line, or a plurality may be set as the effective lines.

(Tray unit 24)
The saucer unit 24 is provided below the front face of the front door 3. In addition, the tray unit 24 is provided for receiving and storing medals discharged from a medal payout opening 25 described later.

(Medal payout exit 25)
The medal payout opening 25 is provided below the front door 3 and is provided for discharging a medal paid out by a hopper 202 described later when the medal payout is performed. The medal payout opening 25 is inserted when the medal inserted into the medal slot 6 is not an appropriate medal by the selector sensor 14s or when the medal insertion cannot be accepted. It is provided for discharging the medal inserted into the medal slot 6 when a medal is inserted into the slot 6.

(Liquid crystal display device 31)
The liquid crystal display device 31 is provided above the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20, and is provided for displaying moving images, still images, and the like. Here, the sub-control board 400 to be described later has states managed by a main control board 300 to be described later in an “ART ready state”, “ART state”, “ART added state”, “ART bonus ready state”, In the case of either “bonus state” or “bonus state during ART”, the push order bell “A”, push order bell “B”, push order bell “C”, push order bell “ When either “D” or the push order bell “E” is determined, the operation order of the left stop button 11, middle stop button 12, and right stop button 13 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device via an effect control board 500 described later. The process displayed on 31 is performed. For example, when the push order bell “A” is won, the operation order indicating that the left stop button 11 is operated first, the right stop button 13 is operated next, and the middle stop button 12 is operated last. It may be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31. Further, the sub control board 400 described later shifts by an internal lottery process described later when a state managed by the main control board 300 described later is either an “ART ready state” or an “ART added state” described later. When the replay “B1”, the transition replay “B2”, the transition replay “B3”, the transition replay “B4”, or the transition replay “B5” is determined, the left stop is performed via the effect control board 500 described later. Processing for displaying the operation order of the button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 on the liquid crystal display device 31 is performed. For example, when the transition replay “B1” is won, the operation order indicating that the left stop button 11 is operated first, the right stop button 13 is operated next, and the middle stop button 12 is operated last is liquid crystal. It may be displayed on the display device 31. Further, the sub-control board 400 to be described later, when the state managed by the main control board 300 to be described later is the “ART state” to be described later, the transition replay “C1” and the transition replay “C2” by the internal lottery process to be described later When any one of the transition replay “C3”, the transition replay “C4”, and the transition replay “C5” is determined, the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop are provided via the effect control board 500 described later. Processing for displaying the operation sequence of the buttons 13 on the liquid crystal display device 31 is performed. For example, when the transition replay “C1” is won, the operation order indicating that the left stop button 11 is operated first, the right stop button 13 is operated next, and the middle stop button 12 is operated last is liquid crystal. It may be displayed on the display device 31.

(LED32)
The LED 32 is provided on the peripheral edge of the front surface of the front door 3 and is designed and designed with a shape, color, pattern, pattern, etc. appealing to the player's vision. Here, the below-described sub control board 400 performs an effect of visually appealing to the player by performing a process of turning on and blinking the LED 32.

(Speaker 33)
The speaker 33 is provided below the back side of the front door 3 and is provided for outputting BGM, sound, sound effects, etc. when performing an effect. Here, the below-described sub control board 400 performs a process of outputting sound from the speaker 33, thereby performing an effect appealing to the player.

(Status board 100)
The status board 100 is provided on the back side of the front door 3 and below the display window 23. The status board 100 includes a lever switch 7sw described later, a MAXBET switch 8sw described later, a settlement switch 9sw described later, a start switch 10sw described later, a left stop switch 11sw described later, a middle stop switch 12sw described later, and a right stop described later. A switch 13sw, a selector sensor 14s described later, a stored number display 15, a payout number display 16, a door open / close sensor 17s, and a main control board 300 described later are connected.

(Reel control board 150)
The reel control board 150 is provided above the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 (not shown in FIG. 2), and the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 are rotated and stopped. Is provided to control The reel control board 150 includes a left stepping motor 151 to be described later, a middle stepping motor 152 to be described later, a right stepping motor 153 to be described later, a left reel sensor 154s to be described later, a middle reel sensor 155s to be described later, and a right reel sensor 156s to be described later. And a main control board 300 to be described later are connected.

(Power supply board 200)
The power supply board 200 is provided inside the cabinet 2 on the left side when viewed from the front, and is provided for performing control for supplying power to the gaming machine 1. The power supply board 200 is connected to a power switch 201sw described later, a hopper 202 described later, a main control board 300, and a sub control board 400 described later.

(Power button 201)
The power button 201 is provided on the left side of a front view of a hopper 202 described later, and is provided for performing an operation of supplying power to the gaming machine 1.

(Hopper 202)
The hopper 202 is provided on the right side of the power supply board 200 as viewed from the front, and is provided for paying out medals to the player. Here, the main control board 300, which will be described later, performs a process of driving the hopper 202 via the power supply board 200 when a combination of symbols for paying out medals is displayed on the active line, and gives a medal to the player. Process to pay out.

(Main control board 300)
The main control board 300 is provided inside the cabinet 2 and above the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20, and is provided for controlling the gaming machine 1. The main control board 300 includes a main CPU 301 described later, a main ROM 302 described later, a main RAM 303 described later, and a main random number generator 304 described later. Further, the external control terminal board 30, the status board 100, the reel control board 150, the power supply board 200, and the sub control board 400, which will be described later, are connected to the main control board 300.

(Sub control board 400)
The sub control board 400 is provided below the main control board 300, and is provided mainly for controlling the production. The sub control board 400 includes a sub CPU 401 described later, a sub ROM 402 described later, a sub RAM 403 described later, and a sub random number generator 404 described later. Furthermore, a later-described effect button sensor 21s, a later-described cross key sensor 22s, a power supply board 200, a main control board 300, and a later-described effect control board 500 are connected to the sub-control board 400. The sub control board 400 is connected so that information (commands, etc.) is transmitted from the main control board 300 to the sub control board 400 only in one direction.

(Production control board 500)
The effect control board 500 is provided above the back surface of the front door 3 and is provided mainly for executing an effect. The effect control board 500 includes an effect control CPU 501 described later, an effect control ROM 502 described later, an effect control RAM 503 described later, a CGROM 504 described later, a sound source IC 505 described later, a sound source ROM 506 described later, and a VDP 507 described later. Further, the liquid crystal display device 31, the LED 32, the speaker 33, and the sub control board 400 are connected to the effect control board 500.

(Block diagram of the entire gaming machine)
Next, a block diagram of the entire gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the gaming machine 1, a status board 100, a reel control board 150, a power supply board 200, and a sub control board 400 are connected to a main control board 300 that controls main operations of the gaming machine 1.

(Lever switch 7sw)
The lever switch 7sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the BET lever 7. Here, the status board 100 transmits a lever switch input signal to the main control board 300 when the operation of the BET lever 7 is detected by the lever switch 7sw. The main control board 300 receives “1” from the stored (credit) medal based on the receipt of the lever switch input signal from the status board 100 when the medal insertion into the gaming machine is permitted. The process of using “medals” is performed.

(MAXBET switch 8sw)
The MAXBET switch 8sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the MAXBET button 8. Here, the status board 100 transmits a MAXBET switch input signal to the main control board 300 when the operation of the MAXBET button 8 is detected by the MAXBET switch 8sw. Then, based on the reception of the MAXBET switch input signal from the status board 100, the main control board 300 performs a process of using “3” medals from the stored medals.

(Settlement switch 9sw)
The settlement switch 9sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the settlement button 9. Here, the status board 100 transmits a settlement switch input signal to the main control board 300 when an operation of the settlement button 9 is detected by the settlement switch 9sw. Then, the main control board 300 performs a process of adjusting the stored medals based on the reception of the adjustment switch input signal from the status board 100.

(Start switch 10sw)
The start switch 10sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the start lever 10. Here, the status board 100 transmits a start switch input signal to the main control board 300 when an operation of the start lever 10 is detected by the start switch 10sw. The main control board 300 performs processing for starting rotation of the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 based on the reception of the start switch input signal from the status board 100.

(Left stop switch 11sw)
The left stop switch 11sw is a switch for detecting an operation of the left stop button 11. Here, the status board 100 transmits a left stop switch input signal to the main control board 300 when an operation of the left stop button 11 is detected by the left stop switch 11sw. The main control board 300 performs a process of stopping the rotating left reel 18 based on the reception of the left stop switch input signal from the status board 100.

(Intermediate stop switch 12sw)
The middle stop switch 12sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the middle stop button 12. Here, the status board 100 transmits an intermediate stop switch input signal to the main control board 300 when the operation of the intermediate stop button 12 is detected by the intermediate stop switch 12sw. The main control board 300 performs a process of stopping the rotating middle reel 19 based on the reception of the middle stop switch input signal from the status board 100.

(Right stop switch 13sw)
The right stop switch 13sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the right stop button 13. Here, the status board 100 transmits a right stop switch input signal to the main control board 300 when the operation of the right stop button 13 is detected by the right stop switch 13sw. Then, the main control board 300 performs processing for stopping the rotating right reel 20 based on the reception of the right stop switch input signal from the status board 100.

(Selector sensor 14s)
The selector sensor 14 s is a sensor for detecting that an appropriate medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 6. Here, the status board 100 transmits a selector sensor input signal to the main control board 300 when an appropriate medal passage is detected by the selector sensor 14s. Then, the main control board 300 receives the selector sensor input signal from the status board 100, and adds “1” to the number of medals to be stored (credited) or the number of medals used in the game. A process of adding “1” is performed.

(Left stepping motor 151)
The left stepping motor 151 is provided inside the left reel 18 and is provided for controlling the left reel 18. The left stepping motor 151 has a configuration capable of stopping the rotation shaft at a specified angle. As a result, the left reel 18 rotates at a constant angle each time a pulse signal is output to the left stepping motor 151. The main control board 300 manages the rotation angle of the left reel 18 by counting the number of times a pulse signal is output to the left stepping motor 151 after a reel index is detected by a left reel sensor 154s described later. .

(Medium stepping motor 152)
The middle stepping motor 152 is provided inside the middle reel 19 and is provided for controlling the middle reel 19. Further, the middle stepping motor 152 has a configuration capable of stopping the rotation axis at a specified angle. As a result, the intermediate reel 19 rotates at a constant angle each time a pulse signal is output to the intermediate stepping motor 152. The main control board 300 manages the rotation angle of the middle reel 19 by counting the number of times a pulse signal is output to the middle stepping motor 152 after the reel index is detected by the middle reel sensor 155s described later. .

(Right stepping motor 153)
The right stepping motor 153 is provided inside the right reel 20 and is provided for controlling the right reel 20. The right stepping motor 153 has a configuration capable of stopping the rotation shaft at a specified angle. As a result, the right reel 20 rotates at a constant angle each time a pulse signal is output to the right stepping motor 153. The main control board 300 manages the rotation angle of the right reel 20 by counting the number of times a pulse signal is output to the right stepping motor 153 after a reel index is detected by a right reel sensor 156s described later. .

(Left reel sensor 154s)
The left reel sensor 154s is provided inside the left reel 18, and includes an optical sensor having a light emitting part and a light receiving part. The left reel sensor 154s is provided to detect a reel index indicating that the left reel 18 has rotated “1”.

(Medium reel sensor 155s)
The middle reel sensor 155s is provided inside the middle reel 19, and includes an optical sensor having a light emitting part and a light receiving part. The middle reel sensor 155s is provided to detect a reel index indicating that the middle reel 19 has rotated “1”.

(Right reel sensor 156s)
The right reel sensor 156s is provided inside the right reel 20, and includes an optical sensor having a light emitting part and a light receiving part. The right reel sensor 156s is provided to detect a reel index indicating that the right reel 20 has rotated “1”.

(Power switch 201sw)
The power switch 201sw is a switch for detecting an operation of the power button 201. Here, the power supply board 200 performs a process of supplying power to the gaming machine 1 when the operation of the power button 201 is detected by the power switch 201sw.

(Hopper sensor 202s)
The hopper sensor 202s is a sensor for detecting that a medal to be paid out by driving the hopper 202 has passed. Here, the power supply board 200 transmits a hopper sensor input signal to the main control board 300 when the hopper sensor 202s detects the payout of medals. Then, the main control board 300 performs a process of subtracting the payout number based on the reception of the hopper sensor input signal from the status board 100.

(External concentration terminal board 30)
The external concentrated terminal board 30 is managed by the main control board 300, a medal insertion signal that can specify the number of medals used in the game, a medal payout signal that can specify the number of medals paid out to the player, ART signal that can specify that the state has shifted to the “ART state” described later, an additional state signal that can specify that the state managed by the main control board 300 has shifted to the “ART added state” described later, “bonus state” ”,“ Bonus state during ART ”, a bonus state signal that can specify that the state has shifted to“ bonus state ”, a security signal that can specify that fraud has been performed, a hall computer (not shown), etc. Is provided for transmission to the outside of the gaming machine 1.

(Main CPU 301)
The main CPU 301 is provided on the main control board 300. Further, the main CPU 301 reads a program stored in a main ROM 302, which will be described later, and performs a predetermined arithmetic process in accordance with the progress of the game, so that the status board 100, the reel control board 150, the power board 200, and the sub control board. A predetermined signal is transmitted to 400. The main CPU 301 has a built-in register.

(Main ROM 302)
The main ROM 302 is provided on the main control board 300. The main ROM 302 is provided for storing a control program executed by the main CPU 301, a data table, data for transmitting a command to the sub control board 400, and the like. Specifically, the main ROM 302 includes an array data table (not shown) that defines the arrangement of symbols in each of the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20, and a symbol combination table that defines combinations of symbols (see FIG. (Not shown), a winning combination determination table (not shown) to be referred to when determining a winning combination for each gaming state, an ART preparation state transition lottery table (see FIG. 9) to be described later, and an ART game number additional lottery table (to be described later) 10), an ART added state transition lottery table described later (see FIG. 11), an ART added state privilege granting table described later (see FIG. 12), and an instruction monitor display timing determination table “A” described later (see FIG. 14). The instruction monitor display timing determination table “B” (see FIG. 14) and the like are stored.

(Main RAM 303)
The main RAM 303 is provided on the main control board 300. The main RAM 303 is provided for storing various data determined by the execution of the program by the main CPU 301. Specifically, the main RAM 303 is provided with various counters such as a later-described input number counter and various storage areas such as a setting value storage area described later.

(Main random number generator 304)
The main random number generator 304 is provided on the main control board 300. The main random number generator 304 is provided for generating a random value used in a lottery or the like for determining a winning combination. Here, in the present embodiment, the main random number generator 304 generates a random number value in the range of “0” to “65535”.

(Production button sensor 21s)
The effect button sensor 21 s is connected to the effect button 21 and is provided to detect an operation of the effect button 21. Here, the effect button sensor 21 s transmits an effect button sensor input signal to the sub control board 400 based on the detection of the operation of the effect button 21. Then, the sub control board 400 performs processing when the effect button 21 is operated based on the reception of the effect button sensor input signal.

(Cross key sensor 22s)
The cross key sensor 22 s is connected to the cross key 22 and is provided to detect an operation of the cross key 22. Here, the cross key sensor 22 s transmits a cross key sensor input signal to the sub-control board 400 based on detecting the operation of the cross key 22. Then, the sub-control board 400 performs processing when the cross key 22 is operated based on the reception of the cross key sensor input signal.

(Sub CPU 401)
The sub CPU 401 is provided on the sub control board 400. Further, the sub CPU 401 reads a program stored in a sub ROM 402 described later, and performs predetermined processing based on command information received from the main control board 300 and signals input from the effect button sensor 21s and the cross key sensor 22s. It is provided for performing calculations and supplying the results of the calculations to the effect control board 500 and the like. Note that the sub CPU 401 has a built-in register.

(Sub ROM 402)
The sub ROM 402 is provided on the sub control board 400. The sub ROM 402 is provided for storing a control program executed by the sub CPU 401, a data table, and the like. Specifically, the sub ROM 402 stores an effect determination table (see FIG. 15), an effect table (see FIG. 46), and the like which will be described later.

(Sub RAM 403)
The sub RAM 403 is provided on the sub control board 400. The sub RAM 403 is provided for storing various data determined by the execution of the program by the sub CPU 401.

(Sub-random number generator 404)
The sub random number generator 404 is provided on the sub control board 400. The sub-random number generator 404 is provided for generating a random value used in a lottery or the like for determining the production. Here, in the present embodiment, the sub-random number generator 404 generates a random value in the range of “0” to “65535”.

(Production control CPU 501)
The effect control CPU 501 is provided on the effect control board 500. The effect control CPU 501 is provided to read a program stored in an effect control ROM 502 described later and create a display list based on a signal received from the sub control board 400. The effect control CPU 501 performs control for causing the liquid crystal display device 31 to display image data stored in a CGROM 504 described later.

(Production control ROM 502)
The effect control ROM 502 is provided on the effect control board 500. The effect control ROM 502 is provided for storing a control program executed by the effect control CPU 501, a data table, and the like. Specifically, the effect control ROM 502 is a program for control processing of the effect control CPU 501, a display list generation program for generating a display list, a combination of animation scenes that are referred to when displaying animations, and a display order of animation scenes. A weight frame indicating an image display time, various target data such as a sprite identification number and a transfer source address, various parameters such as a sprite display position and a transfer destination address, a drawing method, and the like are stored.

(Production control RAM 503)
The effect control RAM 503 is provided on the effect control board 500. The effect control RAM 503 functions as a data work area during the calculation process of the effect control CPU 501, and is provided for temporarily storing data read from the effect control ROM 502.

(CGROM504)
The CGROM 504 is provided on the effect control board 500. The CGROM 504 includes color number information that specifies a color number for each pixel in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, “32” pixels × “32” pixels), and an α value that indicates the transparency of the image. It is provided for compressing and storing image data comprising a set.

(Sound source IC505)
The sound source IC 505 is provided on the effect control board 500. The sound source IC 505 is provided for reading a program and data relating to sound stored in a sound source ROM 506, which will be described later, and generating a sound signal for driving the speaker 33.

(Sound source ROM 506)
The sound source ROM 506 is provided on the effect control board 500. Further, the sound source ROM 506 is provided for storing a program, data, and the like related to a sound output when an effect is executed.

(VDP507)
The VDP 507 is a so-called image processor, and controls to read image data from the “display frame buffer area” out of the first frame buffer area and the second frame buffer area based on an instruction from the effect control CPU 501. Then, control for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 31 is performed by generating a video signal (for example, LVDS signal or RGB signal) based on the read image data. The VDP 507 includes a control register (not shown), a CG bus interface, a CPU interface, a clock generation circuit, an expansion circuit, a drawing circuit, a display circuit, a memory controller, and the like, which are connected by a bus.

(Each name of the payout number display)
Next, each name of the payout number display 16 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The payout number display 16 includes a first segment 16a, a second segment 16b, a third segment 16c, a fourth segment 16d, a fifth segment 16e, a sixth segment 16f, a seventh segment 16g, 8 segment 16h, 9th segment 16i, 10th segment 16j, 11th segment 16k, 12th segment 16l, 13th segment 16m, 14th segment 16n, 15th segment 16o, 16th segment 16p.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the main control board 300 performs control to display a decimal value on the payout number display 16. Thereby, the payout number display 16 can display values from “0” to “99”. For example, when “1” is displayed on the payout number display 16, the main control board 300 performs control to turn on the tenth segment 16j and the eleventh segment 16k.

  Further, the main control board 300 may perform control for displaying a binary value on the payout number display 16. Here, when a binary value is displayed on the payout number display 16, the first segment 16a corresponds to the "0th bit", the second segment 16b corresponds to the "first bit", and the third segment The segment 16c corresponds to the “second bit”, the fourth segment 16d corresponds to the “third bit”, the fifth segment 16e corresponds to the “fourth bit”, and the sixth segment 16f corresponds to the “fifth bit”. The seventh segment 16g corresponds to the “sixth bit”, the eighth segment 16h corresponds to the “seventh bit”, the ninth segment 16i corresponds to the “eighth bit”, and the tenth segment 16j Corresponds to “9th bit”, 11th segment 16k corresponds to “10th bit”, 12th segment 16l corresponds to “11th bit”, 13th segment 16m corresponds to “12th bit” The 14th segment 16n corresponds to the “13th bit”, and the 15th segment 16o corresponds to the “14th bit”. It corresponds to "16-segment 16p corresponds to the" 15th bit ". As a result, values from “0” to “65535” can be displayed. For example, when “1” is displayed on the payout number display 16, the main control board 300 performs control to turn on the first segment 16 a of the payout number display 16.

  The main control board 300 may perform control to display a hexadecimal value on the payout number display 16. Thereby, the values “0” to “FF (255)” can be displayed. Here, when displaying a hexadecimal value on the payout number display 16, when displaying “8” on the payout number display 16, the main control board 300 displays the ninth segment 10 i, the tenth segment 16 j, and so on. The 11th segment 16k, the 12th segment 16l, the 13th segment 16m, the 14th segment 16n, and the 15th segment 16o are controlled to be turned on. When displaying “B” on the payout number display 16, the main control board 300 displays the ninth segment 16i, the tenth segment 16j, the eleventh segment 16k, the twelfth segment 16l, and the thirteenth segment 16m. Then, control is performed to turn on the 14th segment 16n, the 15th segment 16o, and the 16th segment 16p. That is, by distinguishing and displaying “8” and “B” depending on whether or not the 16th segment 16p is turned on, “8” is displayed on the payout number display 16 and the payout number display 16 is displayed. The player is not confused with the display of “B”.

  When displaying a hexadecimal value on the payout number display 16, when displaying “0” on the payout number display 16, the main control board 300 includes the ninth segment 10 i, the tenth segment 16 j, Control is performed to turn on the 11th segment 16k, the 12th segment 16l, the 13th segment 16m, and the 14th segment 16n. When displaying “D” on the payout number display 16, the main control board 300 displays the ninth segment 16i, the tenth segment 16j, the eleventh segment 16k, the twelfth segment 16l, and the thirteenth segment 16m. And the control which lights the 14th segment 16n and the 16th segment 16p is performed. That is, by distinguishing “0” and “D” depending on whether or not the 16th segment 16p is turned on, “0” is displayed on the payout number display 16 and “D” is displayed on the payout number display 16. The player is not confused with the display of.

(Relationship between winning role, stop button operation order, winnings, etc.)
Next, based on FIG. 5, the relationship between the winning combination, the operation order of the stop button, and winnings will be described.

  In FIG. 5, the winning number corresponding to the winning combination, the winning combination, whether or not it can be determined as the winning combination in each gaming state, and the operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 are effective. The relationship with the combination of symbols that can be displayed on the line is shown. In FIG. 5, a portion indicated by “◯” indicates that the winning combination is won, and a portion indicated by “−” indicates that the winning combination is not won.

  In FIG. 5, although not shown, a conditional device that is activated by the winning combination is defined. For example, if the winning number is “01” “normal replay”, “REP01” is defined as the operating condition device, and if the winning number is “02” “special replay”, the operating device is “REP01”. And “REP02” are defined. Thereby, for example, “special replay” is allowed to display a combination of symbols relating to “normal replay” and a symbol combination relating to “second special replay” on the effective line.

  In this embodiment, even if the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 are operated at the same symbol position, the player operates the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13. Depending on the order, winning combinations with different combinations of symbols on the active line are provided. For example, when the push order bell “A” of the winning number “21” is determined as a winning combination by an internal lottery process described later, the left stop button 11 is operated first, and the right stop button 13 is operated next. When the middle stop button 12 is last operated, a combination of symbols related to the bell for which nine medals can be paid out is displayed on the active line (hereinafter, “combination of symbols related to the nine bells”). The Rukoto. On the other hand, when the operation is performed in the other operation order, depending on the position of the symbol to be stopped, a combination of symbols related to a bell from which one medal can be paid out is displayed on the active line, and a first RT described later. A combination of symbols related to a blank accompanying transition to a gaming state may be displayed.

  In addition, a winning combination is provided in which the combination of symbols arranged on the effective line does not differ regardless of the order of operation of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13. For example, when “Red BB” of the winning number “32” is determined as a winning combination by an internal lottery process described later, the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 are operated in any order. Even if the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 are operated at a timing at which “a combination of symbols related to red BB” can be displayed on the effective line, “to red BB” The symbol combination "is displayed on the active line. However, if the operation of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 is not detected at a timing at which “the combination of symbols related to red BB” can be displayed on the active line, “to red BB” Such a symbol combination "cannot be displayed on the active line. However, once “Red BB” is won, it can be carried over until “a combination of symbols related to red BB” is displayed on the active line. For example, in a game won for “Red BB”, even if the “combination of symbols related to red BB” cannot be displayed on the active line, the “combination of symbols related to red BB” will be displayed after the next game. "Can be displayed on the active line. Similarly, “Blue BB” and “Yellow BB” are winning combinations that can be carried over. In the present embodiment, “red BB”, “blue BB”, and “yellow BB” may be simply described as “BB” or “bonus”.

  Further, when “Watermelon” with a winning number “29” is determined as a winning combination by an internal lottery process described later, the left stop button 11 is displayed at a timing at which “a combination of symbols related to watermelon” can be displayed on the active line. When the middle stop button 12 and the right stop button 13 are operated, the “combination of watermelon symbols” can be displayed on the active line.

  Further, when “cherry” of the winning number “30” is determined as a winning combination by an internal lottery process described later, the left stop button 11 and the middle stop button 12 are displayed at a timing at which “cherry” can be displayed on the active line. If the right stop button 13 is operated, “a combination of symbols related to cherry” can be displayed on the active line.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the relationship between the winning combination and the gaming state in which the winning combination can be won is not limited to FIG. 5 and may be configured in any manner. For example, the winning combination that can be won in each gaming state can be arbitrarily changed. In FIG. 5, the probability of winning a winning combination indicated by “◯” can be an arbitrary value. In addition, it is preferable not to have a difference in the winning combination probability for each set value set in the gaming machine. For example, the “BB” winning probability may be the same probability when the set value is “1” and when the set value is “6”. On the other hand, you may give a difference in the probability of winning combination for every set value set to a gaming machine.

(Game state transition diagram)
Next, based on FIG. 6, a game state transition diagram will be described.

  The game state transition diagram defines a current game state, a transition condition that is a condition for transitioning the game state, and a game state of a transition destination.

  Here, when the current gaming state is the “non-RT gaming state” and the symbol combination relating to the blank is displayed on the active line, the “non-RT gaming state” is changed to the “first RT gaming state”. To be migrated. Further, when the current gaming state is “non-RT gaming state” and “BB” is won as a winning combination in the internal lottery process described later, “non-RT gaming state” to “fifth RT gaming state” It is transferred to.

  In addition, when the current gaming state is the “first RT gaming state”, a lottery using an ART preparation state shifting lottery table (see FIG. 9) described later is won and the second RT gaming state is shifted to the active line. When a combination of symbols related to replay is displayed, the “first RT gaming state” is shifted to the “second RT gaming state”. Further, when the current gaming state is the “first RT gaming state”, when “BB” is won as the winning combination in the internal lottery process described later, the “first RT gaming state” to the “fifth RT gaming state” It is transferred to.

  Further, when the current gaming state is the “second RT gaming state” and the symbol combination relating to the third RT gaming state transition replay is displayed on the active line, the “second RT gaming state” to the “third RT” are displayed. “Game state” is entered. In the case where the current gaming state is the “second RT gaming state” and “BB” is won as the winning combination in the internal lottery process described later, the “second RT gaming state” is changed from the “second RT gaming state”. It is transferred to.

  Further, when the current gaming state is the “third RT gaming state”, the lottery using the ART added state transition lottery table (see FIG. 11) described later is won and the fourth RT gaming state transition is made on the active line. When the combination of symbols related to replay is displayed, the state is shifted from the “third RT gaming state” to the “fourth RT gaming state”. In FIG. 6, the ART addition state is described as a “specialized zone”. In the case where the current gaming state is the “third RT gaming state”, and “BB” is won as the winning combination in the internal lottery process described later, the “third RT gaming state” is changed from the “third RT gaming state”. It is transferred to.

  Further, when the current gaming state is the “fourth RT gaming state” and the symbol combination related to the third RT gaming state transition replay is displayed on the active line, the “fourth RT gaming state” to the “third RT gaming state” are displayed. “Game state” is entered. Further, when the current gaming state is “4th RT gaming state” and “BB” is won as a winning combination in the internal lottery process described later, “4th RT gaming state” to “5th RT gaming state”. It is transferred to.

  Further, when the current gaming state is the “fifth RT gaming state” and the “combination of symbols related to BB” is displayed on the active line, the “fifth RT gaming state” is changed to the “bonus gaming state”. To be migrated.

  Further, when the current gaming state is the “bonus gaming state”, when a payout exceeding a predetermined number (medal) is made, the state shifts from the “bonus gaming state” to the “first RT gaming state”. .

(List of states managed by the main control board)
Next, a list of states managed by the main control board will be described based on FIG.

(Normal state)
The “normal state” of the number “01” is a disadvantageous state for the player. Here, in the present embodiment, the “normal state” shifts to the “ART ready state” when “watermelon”, “cherry”, and “chance” are determined as the winning combination by an internal lottery process described later. When the lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the “ART ready state” is determined by the lottery, control for shifting from the “normal state” to the “ART ready state” is performed. Further, in the “normal state”, when “BB” is determined as a winning combination by an internal lottery process described later, a control to shift from the “normal state” to the “bonus preparation state” is performed. By these, the interest in the game in the “normal state” is improved.

(ART ready state)
The number “02” “ART ready state” is changed to “ART ready state” in “bonus ready state” or “bonus state” when it is determined to shift to “ART ready state” in “normal state”. This is a state in which it is determined that the transition is made and the “bonus state” is completed. Further, in the “ART ready state”, when a combination of symbols related to the third RT gaming state transition replay is displayed on the active line, control is performed to shift from the “ART ready state” to the “ART state”. In the “ART ready state”, when “BB” is determined as the winning combination by an internal lottery process to be described later, control is performed to shift from the “ART ready state” to the “ART bonus ready state”. In the “ART ready state”, the number of games that can be played in the “ART state” when the “watermelon”, “cherry”, and “chance” are determined as the winning combination by the internal lottery process described later. A lottery for determining whether or not to add, and a lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the ART added state are performed.

  In the “ART ready state”, when “push order bell” is determined as a winning combination by an internal lottery process to be described later, in order to display a combination of symbols related to nine bells on the active line, The operation order of the left stop button 11, middle stop button 12, and right stop button 13 is notified by the liquid crystal display device 31 and the speaker 33. Further, in the “ART ready state”, when the transition replay “B1” to the transition replay “B5” are determined as the winning combination by the internal lottery process described later, the combination of symbols related to the third RT gaming state transition replay is determined. The operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 is notified by the liquid crystal display device 31 and the speaker 33 so as to be displayed on the effective line.

(ART state)
The “ART state” of the number “03” is a left stop button for displaying a combination of symbols related to nine bells on the active line when “push order bell” is won by an internal lottery process described later. 11, the operation order of the middle stop button 12 and the right stop button 13 is informed. Thereby, the player operates the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 in accordance with the notified operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13, thereby A combination of symbols related to 9 bells can be displayed on the effective line. Further, in the “ART state”, when “BB” is determined as the winning combination by an internal lottery process described later, control is performed to shift from the “ART state” to the “BONTS ARTICLE PREPARATION state”. Further, in the “ART state”, when the value of an ART state game number counter, which will be described later, becomes “0”, a control to shift from the “ART state” to the “normal state” is performed. In the “ART state”, when “watermelon”, “cherry”, and “chance” are determined as the winning combination by the internal lottery process described later, the number of games that can be played in the “ART state” is added. A lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the ART addition state is performed.

  In the “ART state”, when “push order bell” is determined as a winning combination by an internal lottery process described later, a combination of symbols related to nine bells is displayed on the left line in order to display on the effective line. The operation order of the stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 is notified by the liquid crystal display device 31 and the speaker 33, and the transition replay “C1” to the transition replay “C5” are performed as a winning combination by an internal lottery process described later. When any one is determined, the operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 is set so that the combination of symbols related to normal replay is displayed on the active line. Notification is given by the speaker 33.

(Art on top)
The number “04” “ART added state” is determined as “common replay” when “special replay B” is determined when “special replay B” is determined as a winning combination by an internal lottery process to be described later. If “push order bell” is determined, “three-push order bell” is determined, “watermelon” is determined, “cherry” is determined, “chance eye” is determined In the case where “BB” is determined, the number of games that can be played is increased in the “ART state”. For example, the “ART added state” is composed of “10” games, and the number of games that can be played in the “ART state” is increased in accordance with the winning combination won during the “10” game (FIG. 12). reference). In addition, “art on top” indicates that when “push order bell” is selected, the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop are displayed in order to display the combination of symbols related to nine bells on the active line. In this state, the operation order of the buttons 13 is notified. Thereby, the player operates the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 in accordance with the notified operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13, thereby A combination of symbols related to 9 bells can be displayed on the effective line. Further, in the “ART added state”, when “BB” is determined as a winning combination by an internal lottery process described later, control is performed to shift from the “ART added state” to the “ART bonus ready state”. Further, in the “ART added state”, when the value of an ART added state game number counter, which will be described later, becomes “0”, control is performed to shift from the “ART added state” to the “ART state”. In the “ART added state”, when the value of the later-described ART added state game number counter is not “0”, when one of the transition replay “B1” to the transition replay “B5” is won, The operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 is notified by the liquid crystal display device 31 and the speaker 33 so that the combination of symbols related to replay is displayed on the effective line. The combination of symbols related to the third RT gaming state transition replay when the transition replay “B1” to the transition replay “B5” are won after the value of the ART added state game number counter becomes “0”. Is displayed on the effective line, the operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 depends on the liquid crystal display device 31 and the speed. Notification is performed by 33.

(Bonus ready state)
The “bonus preparation state” of the number “05” is a state that is shifted to when “BB” is determined as a winning combination by an internal lottery process described later. Specifically, in the “bonus preparation state”, the left stop button at a timing at which “a combination of symbols related to BB” corresponding to BB determined by the internal lottery process described later can be displayed on the active line. 11. By operating the middle stop button 12 and the right stop button 13, the “combination of symbols related to BB” can be displayed on the active line. Further, in the “bonus preparation state”, when “the combination of symbols related to BB” is displayed on the active line, the control to shift from the “bonus preparation state” to the “bonus state” is performed. In the “bonus preparation state”, as in the “normal state”, when “watermelon”, “cherry”, “chance” is determined as the winning combination by the internal lottery process described later, A lottery is performed as to whether or not to shift to the “state”. Then, when it is determined by the lottery that the state shifts to the “ART ready state”, the control to shift to the “ART ready state” is performed after the end of the “bonus state”.

(Bonus ready state during ART)
The number “06 bonus preparation state during ART” is a state in which “BB” is won in “ART preparation state” or “ART state”. Specifically, in the “artial bonus preparation state”, in the same way as the “bonus preparation state”, the “combination of symbols related to BB” corresponding to the bonus determined by the internal lottery process described later is placed on the active line. By operating the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 at a timing that can be displayed, the “combination of symbols related to BB” can be displayed on the active line. Further, in the “ART bonus preparation state”, when “the combination of symbols related to BB” is displayed on the active line, the control is performed to shift from the “ART bonus preparation state” to the “ART bonus state”. Is called. Also, in the “ART bonus preparation state”, a game that can be played in the “ART state” when “watermelon”, “cherry”, “chance” is determined as a winning combination by an internal lottery process described later. A lottery for determining whether or not to add a number and a lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the ART additional state are performed.

(Bonus state)
The “bonus state” of the number “07” is a state in which “combination of symbols related to BB” is displayed on the active line in the “bonus preparation state”. Here, in the present embodiment, the “bonus state” shifts to the “ART ready state” when “watermelon”, “cherry”, “chance” is determined as a winning combination by an internal lottery process described later. A lottery of whether or not to do is performed. Thereby, the interest in the game in the “bonus state” is improved. In addition, in the “bonus state”, when it is not determined to shift to the “ART ready state”, the control to shift to the “normal state” is performed after the “bonus state” ends, and the “ART ready state” When it is determined to shift to “”, control to shift to “ART ready state” is performed after the end of “bonus state”.

  In the “bonus state”, when “push order bell” is determined as a winning combination by an internal lottery process described later, a combination of symbols related to nine bells is displayed on the left line in order to display on the effective line. The operation order of the stop button 11, middle stop button 12, and right stop button 13 is notified by the liquid crystal display device 31 and the speaker 33.

(Bonus status during ART)
The number “08” during the “art bonus state” is a state in which “the combination of symbols related to BB” is displayed on the active line in the “art bonus preparation state”. Here, in the present embodiment, “ART bonus state” is “ART state” when “watermelon”, “cherry”, “chance” is determined as a winning combination by an internal lottery process described later. A lottery for determining whether or not to add the number of games that can be played and a lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the ART addition state are performed. Thereby, the interest in the game in the “bonus state during ART” is improved. In addition, in the “ART bonus state”, when the BB ends, control is performed to shift from the “ART bonus state” to the “ART preparation state”.

(State transition diagram managed by the main control board)
Next, a state transition diagram managed by the main control board will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in the “normal state”, when a lottery using an ART preparation state shift lottery table (see FIG. 9) described later is won, the “normal state” is shifted to the “ART preparation state”. Further, when “BB” is won in the “normal state”, the state shifts from the “normal state” to the “bonus preparation state”.

  Next, in the “ART ready state”, when the symbol combination related to the third RT gaming state transition replay is displayed on the active line, the state shifts from the “ART ready state” to the “ART state”. Further, when “BB” is won in “ART ready state”, the state shifts from “ART ready state” to “ART bonus ready state”.

  Next, in the “ART state”, when an ART addition state shift counter, which will be described later, is not “0”, the state shifts from the “ART state” to the “ART addition state”. The ART added state transition counter is set to a value when the lottery for shifting to the “ART added state” is won. Further, when “BB” is won in the “ART state”, the state shifts from the “ART state” to the “ART bonus preparation state”.

  Next, in the “ART added state”, when an ART added state counter described later is “0”, the state shifts from the “ART added state” to the “ART state”. Further, when “BB” is won in “ART added state”, the state shifts from “ART added state” to “ART bonus preparation state”.

  Next, in the “bonus preparation state”, when the bonus symbol (the combination of symbols related to BB) is displayed on the active line, the “bonus preparation state” is shifted to the “bonus state”.

  Next, when a bonus symbol (combination of symbols related to BB) is displayed on the active line in “ART bonus preparation state”, the state shifts from “ART bonus preparation state” to “ART bonus state”. .

  Next, in the “bonus state”, when a later-described payout number counter is “0” and an ART winning flag described later is ON, the state shifts from the “bonus state” to the “ART preparation state”. On the other hand, when the payout number counter described later is “0” and the ART winning flag described later is OFF, the state shifts from the “bonus state” to the “normal state”.

  Next, in the “ART bonus state”, when a later-described payout number counter is “0”, the state shifts from “ART bonus state” to “ART preparation state”.

(ART preparation state transfer lottery table)
Next, the ART preparation state transition lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The ART preparation state transition lottery table is provided in the main ROM 302 and is provided for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the “ART preparation state”. Here, in this embodiment, the ART ready state transition lottery table is a normal state ART ready state transition lottery table used when performing a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the “ART ready state” in the “normal state”. (See FIG. 9 (A)) and, in the “BB state”, the BB state ART ready state transition lottery table (FIG. 9 (B)) used when performing a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the “ART ready state”. Reference). In the ART preparation state transition lottery table, a lottery value to be shifted to the “ART preparation state” is defined for each winning combination. For example, in the “normal state”, when “watermelon” with the winning number “29” is determined as the winning combination, it is determined to shift to the “ART ready state” with a probability of “2468/65536”.

  Note that the lottery value and the winning combination for performing the lottery in FIG. 9 are merely examples, and can be arbitrarily set. In addition, it is preferable that the lottery value in FIG. 9 does not have a difference depending on the setting value set in the gaming machine. For example, the “watermelon” with the winning number “29” in FIG. 9A is the lottery value when the setting value is “1” and the lottery value when the setting value is “6”. It may be “2468”. On the other hand, a difference may be given depending on the set value. The ART ready state transition lottery table includes a normal state ART ready state transition lottery table (see FIG. 9A) and a BB state ART ready state transition lottery table (see FIG. 9B). However, when the ART preparation state transfer lottery is not performed in the BB state, the normal state ART preparation state transfer lottery table (see FIG. 9A) may be provided.

(ART game number lottery table)
Next, the ART game number addition lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The ART game number addition lottery table is provided in the main ROM 302, and is provided for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to add the number of games that can be played in the “ART state”. Here, in the present embodiment, the ART game number addition lottery table is used to determine whether or not to add the number of games that can be played in the “ART state” in the “ART ready state” or “ART state”. The number of games that can be played in the “ART state” is added to the ART ready state / ART state (see FIG. 10 (A)), “ART bonus preparation state”, and “ART bonus state”. It is composed of a bonus preparation state during ART and a bonus state during ART (see FIG. 10B) that are used when performing a lottery. Further, the lottery table for adding the number of ART games defines a lottery value for the number of additional games for each winning combination. For example, in the “ART state”, when “Watermelon” with the winning number “29” is determined as the winning combination by the internal lottery process described later, the number of added games is “10” with the probability of “64/256”. The game is determined, “20” games are determined as the number of additional games with a probability of “64/256”, “30” games are determined as the number of additional games with the probability of “64/256”, and “48/256”. “50” games are determined as the number of additional games with the probability of “100”, and “100” games are determined as the number of additional games with the probability of “16/256”. In addition, about the lottery value in FIG. 10, and the winning combination which performs a lottery, it is only an example and can be set arbitrarily. In addition, it is preferable that the lottery value in FIG. 10 does not have a difference depending on the setting value set in the gaming machine. On the other hand, a difference may be given depending on the set value.

(ART addition state transfer lottery table)
Next, the ART added state transition lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The ART added state transition lottery table is provided in the main ROM 302, and shifts to an “ART added state” in which the number of games that can be played in the “ART state” is increased over a predetermined number of games (for example, “10 games”). It is provided to make a lottery for whether or not to do so. Here, in this embodiment, the ART addition state transition lottery table is an ART preparation used when performing a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the “ART addition state” in the “ART preparation state” or “ART state”. Used for lottery for whether to shift to the “ART additional state” in the state / ART state (see FIG. 11A) and “ART bonus preparation state” or “ART bonus state” And the bonus preparation state during ART / bonus state during ART (see FIG. 11B). In addition, the ART added state transition lottery table defines a lottery value for the number of additional games for each winning combination. For example, in the “ART state”, when “Watermelon” with the winning number “29” is determined as the winning combination by the internal lottery process described later, the state shifts to the “ART added state” with a probability of “400/65536”. Win to do. In addition, about the lottery value in FIG. 11, and the winning combination which performs a lottery, it is only an example and can be set arbitrarily. In addition, it is preferable that the lottery value in FIG. 11 does not have a difference depending on the setting value set in the gaming machine. On the other hand, a difference may be given depending on the set value.

(Bonus grant table for ART added status)
Next, the privilege addition table for the ART addition state will be described based on FIG.

  The privilege addition table for the ART addition state is provided in the main ROM 302, and is provided to give the number of games that can be played in the “ART state” in the “ART addition state”. The “instruction monitor” shown in FIG. 12 refers to the payout number display 16 shown in FIG. 1. When the “instruction monitor” is displayed, the information related to the winning combination (winning) is displayed in the payout number display 16. This means that the order of operations related to the combination is displayed. On the other hand, to hide the “instruction monitor” means that the information related to the winning combination (the operation order related to the winning combination) is not displayed on the payout number display 16. For example, if the winning combination has a different combination of symbols displayed on the active line depending on the order of operation of the stop button, such as a push order bell “A”, “Instruction Monitor” is displayed depending on the state, and BB Thus, if the winning combination has the same symbol combination displayed on the active line according to the operation sequence of the stop button, the “instruction monitor” is not displayed regardless of the state. However, “special replay” is an exception because “instruction monitor” is not displayed although the winning combination is different in the combination of symbols displayed on the active line depending on the operation sequence of the stop button. Details of the effects that aim for “7” shown in the remarks will be described later. In the following, the payout number display 16 may be simply referred to as “instruction monitor”.

  In FIG. 12, “special replay”, “special replay B”, “common bell”, “push order bell A to push order bell E”, “three sheets push order bell A to three sheets push order bell C”. For “Watermelon”, “Cherry”, “Chance Eye”, “Red BB”, “Blue BB”, and “Yellow BB”, the number of games that can be played in the “ART state” is defined. That is, in the “ART added state”, when these winning combinations are won, the number of games that can be played in the “ART state” is given. On the other hand, for “out of”, “normal replay”, “special replay A”, and “transition replay B1 to transition replay B5”, the number of games that can be played in the “ART state” is not defined, When these winning combinations are won in the “ART added state”, the number of games that can be played in the “ART state” is not given. Therefore, the “ART added state” is a case where the number of games that can be played in the “ART state” is given to all the games by the winning combination winning among the “10” games, or in the “ART state”, for example. The game to which the number of games that can be played is given is “5” game, and the game to which the number of games that can be played in “ART state” is not given is “5” game. In this state, there may be a case where the number of games that can be played is not given. In addition, about the lottery value in FIG. 12, and the winning combination which performs a lottery, it is only an example and can be set arbitrarily.

(Instruction information command list)
Next, the instruction information command list will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the “instruction information command” is a command transmitted from the main control board 300 to the sub control board 400, and is managed by the main control board 300 (see FIG. 7) and the winning combination. Command contents to be transmitted to the sub-control board 400 are determined. In FIG. 13, the portion indicated by “−” indicates that the winning combination is not determined. “No instruction” means that information related to the winning combination (operation order related to the winning combination) is not defined, and the sub-control board 400 that has received the instruction information command indicating “no instruction” Will not be notified of the operation order related to the winning combination. For example, the “normal replay” of the winning number “01” displays the combination of symbols related to the normal replay on the active line regardless of the operation order. In such a winning combination, An instruction information command indicating “no instruction” is transmitted. On the other hand, for example, “Special Replay” of the winning number “02” displays the combination of symbols related to the second special replay on the active line only when the right stop button 13 is operated in the operation order that is operated first. Will be. Therefore, for such a winning combination, an instruction information command indicating “3” for operating the right stop button 13 first is transmitted. In this case, “3” is displayed on the payout number display 16 and the liquid crystal display device 31 is notified that the right stop button 13 should be operated first. In addition, the “transition replay C1” with the winning number “15” receives an instruction information command indicating the operation sequence “13” in which the left stop button 11 is operated first and the right stop button 13 is operated next. Become. In this case, “13” is displayed on the payout number display 16 and “132” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31, and the left stop button 11 is operated first, and the right stop button 13 is operated next. Then, it is notified that the middle stop button 12 is to be operated last. In other words, the “instruction information” indicated by the “instruction information command” is the operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 that are determined as “push order bell” or “push order replay”. It is synonymous with the information related to the winning combination (the operation order related to the winning combination) described above. In the following, information related to the winning combination displayed on the payout number display 16 (operation order related to the winning combination) and information related to the winning combination displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 (operation order related to the winning combination) are shown. May be simply referred to as “instruction information”.

(Indication monitor display timing determination table)
Next, the instruction monitor display timing determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The instruction monitor display timing determination table is provided in the main ROM 302, and is provided to determine the timing for starting display of information related to the winning combination (operation order related to the winning combination) on the payout number display unit 16. . Here, in the present embodiment, the “first timing” corresponds to the timing (a-1) shown in FIG. That is, after the start lever operation shown in FIG. 47 (a) is performed and before the reel rotation start shown in FIG. 47 (b), the information relating to the winning combination (related to the winning combination) is displayed on the payout number display 16. (Operation order) starts to be displayed. The first timing is not limited to the timing of FIG. 47 (a-1), but may be the timing of FIG. 47 (a), or between FIG. 47 (a) and (a-1). It may be set. Next, the “second timing” corresponds to the timing (b) shown in FIG. That is, after the start lever operation shown in FIG. 48 (a) is performed, when the reel shown in FIG. 48 (b) starts rotating, the information relating to the winning combination (related to the winning combination) is displayed on the payout number display 16. (Operation order) starts to be displayed. If the second timing is later than the first timing, it is not limited to the timing of FIG. 48B, but is set between FIGS. 48A-1 and 48B. Alternatively, it may be set between FIGS. 48B and 48C.

  The instruction monitor display timing determination table has a display timing determination table “A” and a display timing determination table “B”. The display timing determination table “A” displays the payout number display 16 (instruction monitor) among the winning combinations that give the number of games that can be played in the “ART state” in the “ART added state” shown in FIG. It is a table for determining whether the display start timing of the information related to the winning combination (the operation order related to the winning combination) is the first timing or the second timing. For example, in the “ART added state”, when the winning number “21” “push order bell A” is won, the first timing is selected with a probability of “180/256” and “76/256” The second timing is selected with probability. On the other hand, the display timing determination table “B” is a payout number display 16 (instruction monitor) among the winning combinations that do not give the number of games that can be played in the “ART state” in the “ART added state” shown in FIG. ) Is a table for determining whether the display start timing of the information related to the winning combination (the operation order related to the winning combination) is the first timing or the second timing. is there. For example, in the “ART added state”, when “Migration Replay B1” of the winning number “10” is won, the first timing is selected with a probability of “244/256” and the probability of “12/256” Thus, the second timing is selected. As shown in FIG. 14, when the number of games that can be played in the “ART state” is given in the “ART added state” (see FIG. 14A), the “ART state” in the “ART added state” The second timing is more easily selected as compared to the case where the number of games that can be played is not given (see FIG. 14B). That is, in the “ART added state”, when the display of the information related to the winning combination (operation order related to the winning combination) is started at the second timing, the information related to the winning combination (the winning combination is displayed). Compared to the case where display of such an operation order) is started, it can be expected to give the number of games. In addition, about the lottery value in FIG. 14, and the winning combination which performs a lottery is only an example, it can set arbitrarily.

  The instruction monitor display timing determination table determines the display start timing of the payout number display device 16 (instruction monitor) in the “ART added state”. In other states, the instruction monitor display timing determination table uses the instruction monitor display timing determination table. The display start timing of the payout number display 16 (instruction monitor) may be determined. For example, the same may be performed in the “ART state”. In the “ART state”, the following contents are assumed as conditions for determining the display start timing of the payout number display 16 (instruction monitor) using the instruction monitor display timing determination table. For example, if the winning lottery to the “ART added state” is won and the winning lottery result is notified after the “5” game from the winning game, the game that notifies the transferring lottery result after the “5” game If the transition lottery result is a win according to the winning combination to be won in the game up to, the “second timing” can be determined more easily than the “first timing”, and the transition lottery result In the case of deviation, the “first timing” can be more easily determined than the “second timing”. Accordingly, whether or not the lottery for shifting to the “ART added state” is won depending on whether the display start timing of the payout number display 16 (instruction monitor) is the first timing or the second timing. This can be suggested until a game for notifying the result of the transfer lottery is reached.

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

  The effect determination table is provided in the sub ROM 402 and is provided for determining effects to be performed in each state managed by the main control board 300. Specifically, “production No.” and production contents corresponding to “production No.” are defined. In the effect determination table, conditions for executing effects such as a state managed by the main control board 300 are defined. Here, in the present embodiment, the effect determination table includes the normal state effect determination table (see FIG. 15A) used when the state managed by the main control board 300 is the “normal state”, and the main control. The bonus preparation state effect determination table (see FIG. 15B) used when the state managed by the board 300 is the “bonus preparation state”, and the state managed by the main control board 300 is the “BB state”. BB state effect determination table used in the case (see FIG. 15C) and ART preparation state effect determination table used when the state managed by the main control board 300 is the “ART preparation state” (FIG. 15). (D)) and the ART state effect determination table used when the state managed by the main control board 300 is the “ART state”. 15 (E)) and an ART addition state effect determination table (see FIG. 15 (F)) used when the state managed by the main control board 300 is the “ART additional state”. .

(Program start processing by the main control board 300)
Next, a program start process performed by the main control board 300 will be described with reference to FIG. The program start process is a process performed based on the fact that the power switch 201sw is turned on.

(Step S1)
In step S <b> 1, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not power is interrupted. Specifically, when power is supplied to the gaming machine 1, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the gaming machine 1 is in a power interruption state, and when the power is not supplied to the gaming machine 1. In this case, a process for determining whether or not the gaming machine 1 is cut off by the backup power source is performed. If it is determined that the power is interrupted (step S1 = Yes), the process of step S1 is repeatedly executed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the power is not interrupted (step S1 = No), the process proceeds to step S2.

(Step S2)
In step S2, the main CPU 301 performs an initial setting process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 sets a table address for setting the internal register of the gaming machine 1, and performs a process of setting the register address based on the table. Then, when the process of step S2 ends, the process proceeds to step S3.

(Step S3)
In step S3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the setting change key switch is ON. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the setting change key (not shown) is rotated by a predetermined angle in the clockwise direction in a state where the setting change key (not shown) is inserted into the key hole for setting change. If it is determined that the setting change key switch is ON (step S3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S4, and if it is determined that the setting change key switch is not ON (step S3). = No), the processing shifts to a power failure recovery process for restoring the value of the register saved before power interruption and the value of the saved stack pointer. When the power interruption recovery process is completed, the game machine 1 returns to the state when the power is turned off.

(Step S4)
In step S4, the main CPU 301 performs a setting value change process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 first acquires the current setting value based on the value stored in the setting value storage area provided in the main RAM 303, and determines whether the setting value range is normal. If the result of the determination is normal, the current setting value is displayed on a setting display section (not shown). On the other hand, when the above-described determination result is not normal, processing for setting the initial value of the setting value in the setting value storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. Then, the main CPU 301 performs a process of switching the set value based on the detection of the operation of the setting change button (not shown) by the setting change switch (not shown), and the start lever 10 by the start switch 10sw. Based on the detected operation, a process for determining the set value is performed. Then, the setting change key (not shown) is inserted into the key hole for setting change, and has been turned a predetermined angle in the counterclockwise direction from the state rotated in the clockwise direction by a predetermined angle. When it is detected, processing for storing the set value in the set value storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. Then, when the process of step S4 ends, the process proceeds to the main loop process (see FIG. 17).

(Main loop processing by the main control board 300)
Next, the main loop process performed by the main control board 300 will be described based on FIG.

(Step S101)
In step S101, the main CPU 301 performs an initialization process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 sets the stack pointer, sets the initialization start address and the initialization end address of the main RAM 303, and then initializes from the initialization start address to the initialization end address area of the main RAM 303. Processing for initializing the area is performed. Further, the main CPU 301 performs processing for clearing the value of the insertion number counter provided in the main RAM 303 and the value of the press reference position storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S101 ends, the process proceeds to step S102.

(Step S102)
In step S102, the main CPU 301 performs medal acceptance start processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “3” to the value of the insertion number counter provided in the main RAM 303 when a later-described re-game operation flag is ON. Then, when the process of step S102 ends, the process proceeds to step S103.

(Step S103)
In step S103, the main CPU 301 performs medal management processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not a medal has been inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 when a later-described re-game operation flag is not ON, and when the medal has been inserted into the medal insertion slot 6. In addition, the process of adding the value of the inserted number counter provided in the main RAM 303, the operation of the BET lever 7 and the MAXBET button 8 are detected, and the operation of the BET lever 7 and the MAXBET button 8 is determined. Is detected, the process of adding the value of the insertion number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. Further, it is determined whether or not an operation of the settlement button 9 is detected, and when an operation of the settlement button 9 is detected, a process of returning the stored medal to the player is performed. Then, when the process of step S103 ends, the process proceeds to step S104.

(Step S104)
In step S <b> 104, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is “3”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter provided in the main RAM 303 has become “3” by the medal acceptance start process in step S102 and the medal management process in step S103. Process. If it is determined that the value of the inserted number counter is “3” (step S104 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S105, where it is determined that the value of the inserted number counter is not “3”. In this case (step S104 = No), the process proceeds to step S103.

(Step S105)
In step S105, the main CPU 301 performs a start lever check process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not an operation of the start lever is detected by the start switch 10sw, and is provided in the main RAM 303 when the operation of the start lever 10 is detected by the start switch 10sw. Processing for turning off the re-game operating flag in the re-game operating flag storage area is performed. On the other hand, when the operation of the start lever 10 is not detected by the start switch 10sw, the start lever check process is terminated. Then, when the process of step S105 ends, the process proceeds to step S106.

(Step S106)
In step S106, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the start switch is ON. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the start switch 10sw is ON. If it is determined that the start switch is ON (step S106 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S107. If it is determined that the start switch is not ON (step S106 = No), The process proceeds to step S103.

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

(Step S108)
In step S108, the main CPU 301 performs a bonus information update process. Specifically, when the bonus is won by the internal lottery process in step S107, the main CPU 301 performs a process of updating the carry flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 and is provided in the main RAM 303. A process for setting information related to the “fifth RT gaming state” in the gaming state storage area is performed. On the other hand, if the bonus is not won by the internal lottery process in step S107, the value stored in the carry flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 and the winning combination storage area provided in the main RAM 303 are displayed. Is performed, and the result of the calculation is stored in a winning combination storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108 ends, the process proceeds to step S109.

(Step S109)
In step S109, the main CPU 301 performs a start-time state process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the processing, the main CPU 301 performs processing according to the state managed by the main control board 300. Then, when the process of step S109 ends, the process proceeds to step S110.

(Step S110)
In step S110, the main CPU 301 performs information setting processing which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 determines the winning combination in the process of setting the conditional device command corresponding to the winning combination, determining the instruction information corresponding to the state, and setting the instruction information command, and “ART added state”. Processing for determining whether the display start timing of information (the operation order related to the winning combination) is the first timing or the second timing is performed. Then, when the process of step S110 ends, the process proceeds to step S111.

(Step S111)
In step S111, the main CPU 301 performs reel rotation start preparation processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of executing the spinning effect based on information stored in the spinning effect information storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Further, the main CPU 301 performs a process for determining whether or not the minimum game time has elapsed. If it is determined that the minimum game time has elapsed as a result of the determination, the minimum game time has elapsed in the next game. In order to determine whether or not it has been performed, a process of setting a value of a timer counter provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the minimum game time has not elapsed, the main CPU 301 performs a process of waiting until the minimum game time has elapsed. In addition, the main CPU 301 transmits the reel rotation start command having information indicating that the rotation of the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 is started to the sub control board 400. Is set in an effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S111 ends, the process proceeds to step S112.

(Step S112)
In step S112, the main CPU 301 performs a reel rotation start process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 drives the left stepping motor 151, the middle stepping motor 152, and the right stepping motor 153 via the reel control board 150 to determine the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20. Performs processing to rotate at high speed. Then, when the process of step S112 ends, the process proceeds to step S113.

(Step S113)
In step S113, the main CPU 301 performs a reel rotation process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the left stop button 11, middle stop button 12, and right stop button 13 are pressed, and the left stop button 11, middle stop button 12, and right stop button 13 are pressed. In the case of pressing, among the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13, the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, the right reel 20 and the left stepping motor 151 corresponding to the operated stop button. Then, based on the values of the pulse counters supplied to the middle stepping motor 152 and the right stepping motor 153, the pressing reference position is acquired and stored in the pressing reference position storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Next, the main CPU 301 has a stop table (not shown) provided in the main ROM 302, the value of the winning combination storage area provided in the main RAM 303, the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop. Based on the operation order of the button 13, etc., a process of determining the number of sliding frames within the range of “0” to “4” frames is performed, and the determined number of sliding frames is determined as a sliding frame provided in the main RAM 303. Processing to store in the number storage area. The main CPU 301 rotates based on the value stored in the pressing reference position storage area provided in the main RAM 303 and the value stored in the sliding frame number storage area provided in the main RAM 303. A process of stopping the middle left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 is performed. Then, when the process of step S113 ends, the process proceeds to step S114.

(Step S114)
In step S114, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not all reels have stopped. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 are all stopped by the reel rotation process in step S113. If it is determined that all reels have stopped (step S114 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S115. If it is determined that all reels have not stopped (step S114 = No), The process proceeds to step S113, and the same process is repeated until all reels stop.

(Step S115)
In step S115, the main CPU 301 performs display determination processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 first sends the display determination command to the main RAM 303 in order to transmit a display determination command having information on the combination of symbols displayed on the effective line to the sub-control board 400. Is set in the production transmission data storage area. Next, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not “a combination of symbols related to winning” is displayed on the active line, and determines that “a combination of symbols related to winning” is displayed on the active line. In the case of a game, a process for calculating the number of medals to be paid out to the player is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the “combination of symbols related to winning” is not displayed on the active line, a process is performed to determine whether or not the “combination of symbols related to replay” is displayed on the active line. When it is determined that the “combination of symbols related to replay” is displayed on the active line, a process of turning on the value of the re-game operating flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. Then, when the process of step S115 ends, the process proceeds to step S116.

  The “combination of symbols related to winning” is a combination of symbols from which medals are paid out to the player when it is determined that the symbol is displayed on the active line. The winning combinations that can be displayed are “common bell”, “push order bell A to push order bell E”, “three-push order bell A to three-push order bell C”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “ This is the chance chance. Note that “BB” is defined such that medals are not paid out at the time of winning a prize, but medals may be paid out at the time of winning a prize.

(Step S116)
In step S116, the main CPU 301 performs medal payout processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of paying out medals by driving the hopper 202 via the power supply board 200 based on the fact that “combination of symbols related to winning” is displayed on the active line. Do. Then, when the process of step S116 ends, the process proceeds to step S117.

(Step S117)
In step S117, the main CPU 301 performs a game state transition process that will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the gaming state based on the combination of symbols displayed on the active line. Then, when the process of step S117 ends, the process proceeds to step S118.

(Step S118)
In step S <b> 118, the main CPU 301 performs processing according to display state, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 31. In the processing, the main CPU 301 performs processing according to the combination of the state managed by the main control board 300 and the symbols displayed on the active line. Then, when the process of step S118 ends, the process proceeds to step S101.

(Internal lottery process)
Next, the internal lottery process performed by the process of step S107 of FIG. 17 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 18 shows a subroutine of the internal lottery process.

(Step S107-1)
In step S107-1, the main CPU 301 performs a hard random number acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for extracting the random number value generated by the main random number generator 304 and processing for storing the extracted random number value in a register. Then, when the process of step S107-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S107-2.

(Step S107-2)
In step S107-2, the main CPU 301 performs a winning number initial value acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for obtaining an initial value of a winning number when determining a winning combination. Here, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 performs a process of acquiring “34” as the initial value of the winning number and storing it in the register. Then, when the process of step S107-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S107-3.

(Step S107-3)
In step S107-3, the main CPU 301 performs a gaming state acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for acquiring a gaming state based on the value of the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S107-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S107-4.

(Step S107-4)
In step S107-4, the main CPU 301 performs a winning combination determination table setting process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a winning combination determination table provided in the main ROM 302 based on information related to the gaming state acquired in the gaming state acquisition process of step S107-3. Then, when the process of step S107-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S107-5.

(Step S107-5)
In step S107-5, the main CPU 301 performs a lottery data acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines the winning combination corresponding to the winning number based on the winning combination determination table set by the winning combination determination table setting process in step S107-4 and the winning number stored in the register. The process which acquires the data concerned is performed. Then, when the process of step S107-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S107-6.

(Step S107-6)
In step S107-6, the main CPU 301 performs a lottery value acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines the winning combination determination table currently set based on the value stored in the set value storage area provided in the main RAM 303 and the winning number stored in the register. A lottery value is acquired and stored in a register. Then, when the process of step S107-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S107-7.

(Step S107-7)
In step S107-7, the main CPU 301 performs a lottery confirmation process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 subtracts the lottery value acquired by the lottery value acquisition process in step S107-6 from the random number value stored in the register, and subtracts the value of the register in which the random number value is stored. The process of updating to the value after storage and storing it is performed. Then, when the process of step S107-7 ends, the process proceeds to step S107-8.

(Step S107-8)
In step S107-8, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning is made. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting the lottery value acquired by the lottery value acquisition process of step S107-6 from the random value stored in the register by the lottery confirmation process of step S107-7. Then, a process for determining whether or not the value is negative is performed. If it is determined that the winning combination is made (step S107-8 = Yes), the winning combination is determined based on the winning number stored in the register, and then the internal lottery processing subroutine is terminated, and the main loop processing is performed. The process proceeds to step S108. On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning is not made (step S107-8 = No), the process proceeds to step S107-9.

(Step S107-9)
In step S107-9, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the winning number. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the winning number stored in the register. Then, when the process of step S107-9 ends, the process proceeds to step S107-10.

(Step S107-10)
In step S107-10, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the value of the winning number is “0”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the winning number is “0” as a result of subtracting “1” from the winning number value stored in the register by the process of step S107-9. Perform the process. If it is determined that the value of the winning number is “0” (step S107-10 = Yes), after “losing” is determined as the winning combination, the internal lottery processing subroutine is terminated, and the main loop The process proceeds to step S108 of the process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the winning number is not “0” (step S107-10 = No), the process proceeds to step S107-3.

(Processing by status at start)
Next, based on FIG. 19, a description will be given of the start-time state process performed by the process of step S109 of FIG. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the state processing at the start time.

(Step S109-1)
In step S <b> 109-1, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the “normal state” is set. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the “normal state” is based on a value stored in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the state is “normal state” (step S109-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S109-2. If it is determined that the state is not “normal state” (step S109). -1 = No), the process proceeds to step S109-3.

(Step S109-2)
In step S109-2, the main CPU 301 performs a normal state process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the state managed by the main control board 300 to the “bonus preparation state” when “BB” is won, and when “BB” is not won. Based on the normal state ART ready state transition lottery table provided in the main ROM 302 (see FIG. 9A), a process for lottery of whether or not to shift to the “ART ready state” is performed. The state managed by the main control board 300 is transferred to the “ART ready state”. Then, when the process of step S109-2 is completed, the subroutine for the start-time state process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S110 of the main loop process.

(Step S109-3)
In step S109-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the “bonus preparation state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the “bonus preparation state” based on a value stored in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the state is “bonus preparation state” (step S109-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S109-4, and if it is determined that the state is not “bonus preparation state” (step S109-3 = Yes) Step S109-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S109-5.

(Step S109-4)
In step S109-4, the main CPU 301 performs a bonus preparation state process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 draws lots based on the normal state ART ready state transition lottery table (see FIG. 9A) provided in the main ROM 302 to determine whether or not to shift to the “ART ready state”. Process. When the process of step S109-4 is completed, the subroutine for the start-time state process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S110 of the main loop process.

(Step S109-5)
In step S109-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the “bonus state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the “bonus state” based on a value stored in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When it is determined that the bonus state is set (step S109-5 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S109-6, and when it is determined that the bonus state is not set (step S109-5 = No). ), And the process proceeds to step S109-7.

(Step S109-6)
In step S109-6, the main CPU 301 performs a bonus state process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 draws a lot on whether to shift to the “ART ready state” based on the BB state ART ready state shift lottery table (see FIG. 9B) provided in the main ROM 302. Process. Then, when the process of step S109-6 is completed, the subroutine for the start-time state process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S110 of the main loop process.

(Step S109-7)
In step S <b> 109-7, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not it is in the “ART preparation state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not it is in the “ART ready state” based on a value stored in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When it is determined that the ART is ready (step S109-7 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S109-8, and when it is determined that the ART is not ready (step S109-7). = No), the process proceeds to step S109-9.

(Step S109-8)
In step S109-8, the main CPU 301 performs an ART preparation state process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this processing, when the main CPU 301 wins “BB”, the main CPU 301 shifts the state managed by the main control board 300 to the “ART bonus preparation state”, and the winning combination is “watermelon”, “cherry” ”Or“ Chance ”(hereinafter referred to as“ special small role ”), for the ART preparation state / ART state of the lottery table added to the number of ART games provided in the main ROM 302 (FIG. 10A) On the basis of (see)), an additional lottery process for determining whether or not to add the number of games that can be played in the “ART state”, and for the ART ready state / ART state of the ART additional state transition lottery table provided in the main ROM 302 ( Based on FIG. 11 (A), the transfer lottery process of the ART addition state is performed. Then, when the process of step S109-8 is completed, the subroutine for the start-time state process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S110 of the main loop process.

(Step S109-9)
In step S109-9, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the state is the “ART state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the state is the “ART state” based on a value stored in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When it is determined that the state is the ART state (step S109-9 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S109-10, and when it is determined that the state is not the ART state (step S109-9 = No). ), The process proceeds to step S109-11.

(Step S109-10)
In step S109-10, the main CPU 301 performs an ART state process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the state managed by the main control board 300 to the “ART added state” when the value of the ART added state transition counter provided in the main RAM 303 is not “0”. If the value of the ART addition state transition counter provided in the main RAM 303 is “0”, the ART state game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is set to “−1”. Further, when the winning combination is one of “special small roles”, based on the ART preparation state / ART state (see FIG. 10A) of the lottery table added to the number of ART games provided in the main ROM 302 In the “ART state”, an additional lottery process for determining whether or not to add the number of games that can be played or for the ART preparation state / ART state of the ART additional state transition lottery table provided in the main ROM 302 (FIG. 11 (A ))), The transfer lottery process of the ART addition state is performed. Further, when the winning combination is “BB”, the state managed by the main control board 300 is shifted to the “ART bonus preparation state”, and the ART state game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is executed. When “0” is “0”, the state managed by the main control board 300 is transferred to the “normal state”. Then, when the process of step S109-10 is completed, the subroutine for the start-time state process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S110 of the main loop process.

(Step S109-11)
In step S <b> 109-11, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the “ART bonus preparation state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the “ART bonus preparation state” based on a value stored in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the bonus preparation state during ART is set (step S109-11 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S109-12, and it is determined that the bonus preparation state during ART is not set. In this case (step S109-11 = No), the process proceeds to step S109-13.

(Step S109-12)
In step S109-12, the main CPU 301 performs an ART bonus preparation state process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, when the winning combination is any of the “special small roles”, the main CPU 301 adds the number of ART games provided in the main ROM 302 to the bonus preparation state during ART and the bonus state during ART in the lottery table. Based on (see FIG. 10B), an additional lottery process for determining whether or not to add the number of games that can be played in the “ART state”, or during the ART of the ART additional state transition lottery table provided in the main ROM 302 Based on the bonus preparation state / art bonus state (see FIG. 11B), the transfer lottery process of the ART addition state is performed. Then, when the process of step S109-12 is completed, the subroutine of the start-time state process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S110 of the main loop process.

(Step S109-13)
In step S <b> 109-13, the main CPU 301 performs a process for determining whether or not it is in the “art bonus state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the state is the “bonus state during ART” based on the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the bonus state is in ART (step S109-13 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S109-14, and if it is determined that the bonus state is not in ART (step S109). −13 = No), the process proceeds to step S109-15.

(Step S109-14)
In step S109-14, the main CPU 301 performs a bonus state process during ART, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, when the winning combination is any one of “special small roles”, the main CPU 301 is based on the bonus state extra lottery table (see FIG. 10B) provided in the main ROM 302. In the “ART state”, a process for lottering whether or not the number of games that can be played is added or for an ART bonus preparation state / ART bonus state in the ART addition state transition lottery table provided in the main ROM 302 ( Based on FIG. 11 (B), the transfer lottery process of the ART addition state is performed. Then, when the process of step S109-14 is completed, the subroutine for the start-time state process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S110 of the main loop process.

(Step S109-15)
In step S109-15, the main CPU 301 performs an ART addition state process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of “−1” for the ART additional state counter provided in the main RAM 303 or a winning combination for adding the number of games that can be played in the “ART state”. Is added to the ART state game number counter provided in. Then, when the process of step S109-15 is completed, the subroutine of the start-time state process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S110 of the main loop process.

(Normal processing)
Next, based on FIG. 20, the process for normal state performed by the process of step S109-2 of FIG. 19 is demonstrated. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a subroutine for normal state processing.

(Step S109-2-1)
In step S109-2-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning combination is “BB”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the winning combination is “BB” based on the value stored in the winning combination storing area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the winning combination is “BB” (step S109-2-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S109-2-2, and it is determined that the winning combination is not “BB”. If it is determined (step S109-2-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S109-2-3.

(Step S109-2-2)
In step S109-2-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the state managed by the main control board 300 to the “bonus preparation state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting information related to the “bonus preparation state” in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S109-2-2 ends, the normal state processing subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S110 of the main loop process.

(Step S109-2-3)
In step S109-2-3, the main CPU 301 performs an ART preparation state transition lottery process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is stored in the normal state ART preparation state transition lottery table (see FIG. 9A) provided in the main ROM 302 and the winning combination storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Based on the value, a process for drawing whether or not to shift to the “ART ready state” is performed. Then, when the process of step S109-2-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S109-2-4.

(Step S109-2-4)
In step S109-2-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning is made. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is determined to shift to the “ART ready state” as a result of the lottery by the ART ready state shift lottery process in step S109-2-3. Here, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining that it has won when it is determined to shift to the “ART ready state”, and when it is not determined to shift to the “ART ready state” The process to determine that has not been won. If it is determined that the winning is made (step S109-2-4 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S109-2-5, and if it is determined that the winning is not made (step S109-2). -4 = No), the normal state processing subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S110 of the main loop processing.

(Step S109-2-5)
In step S109-2-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of changing the state managed by the main control board 300 to the “ART preparation state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting information related to the “ART ready state” in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S109-2-5 is completed, the normal state processing subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S110 of the main loop process.

(Bonus preparation status processing)
Next, based on FIG. 21, the bonus preparation state process performed by the process of step S109-4 of FIG. 19 will be described. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a subroutine of bonus preparation state processing.

(Step S109-4-1)
In step S109-4-1, the main CPU 301 performs an ART preparation state transition lottery process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is stored in the normal state ART preparation state transition lottery table (see FIG. 9A) provided in the main ROM 302 and the winning combination storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Based on the value, a process for drawing whether or not to shift to the “ART ready state” is performed. Then, when the process of step S109-4-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S109-4-2.

(Step S109-4-2)
In step S109-4-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it has been won. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is determined to shift to the “ART ready state” as a result of the lottery by the ART ready state shift lottery process in step S109-4-1. If it is determined that the winning is made (step S109-4-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S109-4-3. If it is determined that the winning is not made (step S109-4). -2 = No), the bonus preparation state process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S110 of the main loop process.

(Step S109-4-3)
In step S109-4-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on the ART winning flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of turning on the ART winning flag in the ART winning flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S109-4-3 ends, the bonus preparation state process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S110 of the main loop process.

(Bonus state processing)
Next, the bonus state process performed by the process of step S109-6 of FIG. 19 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a subroutine of bonus state processing.

(Step S109-6-1)
In step S109-6-1, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the ART winning flag is ON. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the ART winning flag is ON based on the value stored in the ART winning flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the ART winning flag is ON (step S109-6-1 = Yes), the bonus state processing subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S110 of the main loop processing. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ART winning flag is not ON (step S109-6-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S109-6-2.

(Step S109-6-2)
In step S109-6-2, the main CPU 301 performs an ART preparation state transition lottery process during BB. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is stored in the BB state ART preparation state transition lottery table (see FIG. 9B) provided in the main ROM 302 and the winning combination storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Based on the value, a process for drawing whether or not to shift to the “ART ready state” is performed. Then, when the process of step S109-6-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S109-6-3.

(Step S109-6-3)
In step S109-6-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not a winning is made. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is determined to shift to the “ART ready state” as a result of the lottery process by the ART ready state shifting lottery process during BB of step S109-6-2. . If it is determined that the winning is made (step S109-6-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S109-6-4, and if it is determined that the winning is not made (step S109-6). -3 = No), the bonus state processing subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S110 of the main loop processing.

(Step S109-6-4)
In step S109-6-4, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on the ART winning flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of turning on the ART winning flag in the ART winning flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S109-6-4 ends, the bonus state processing subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S110 of the main loop process.

(ART preparation status processing)
Next, based on FIG. 23, the ART preparation state process performed by the process of step S109-8 of FIG. 19 will be described. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the ART preparation state processing.

(Step S109-8-1)
In step S109-8-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning combination is “BB”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the winning combination is “BB” based on the value stored in the winning combination storing area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the winning combination is “BB” (step S109-8-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S109-8-2, and it is determined that the winning combination is not “BB”. If it is determined (step S109-8-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S109-8-3.

(Step S109-8-2)
In step S <b> 109-8-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of changing the state managed by the main control board 300 to the “ART bonus preparation state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting information related to the “ART bonus preparation state” in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the processing of step S109-8-2 is completed, the ART preparation state processing subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S110 of the main loop processing.

(Step S109-8-3)
In step S109-8-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the winning combination is a special small combination. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the winning combination is a “special small combination” based on a value stored in a winning combination storing area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the winning combination is a “special small combination” (step S109-8-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S109-8-4, and the winning combination is “special small combination”. If it is determined that this is not the case (step S109-8-3 = No), the subroutine for the ART preparation state process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S110 of the main loop process.

(Step S109-8-4)
In step S109-8-4, the main CPU 301 performs a lottery process by adding the number of ART state games. Specifically, the main CPU 301 stores the winning combination provided in the main RAM 303 and the ART ready state / ART state (see FIG. 10A) of the ART state addition lottery table provided in the main ROM 302. Based on the value stored in the area, a process of drawing whether or not to add the number of games that can be played in the “ART state” is performed. Then, when the process of step S109-8-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S109-8-5.

(Step S109-8-5)
In step S109-8-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning is made. Specifically, as a result of performing the lottery process for adding the number of ART state games in step S109-8-4, the main CPU 301 has decided to add the ART state game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Processing to determine whether or not. If it is determined that the winning is made (step S109-8-5 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S109-8-6, and if it is determined that the winning is not made (step S109-8). -5 = No), the process proceeds to step S109-8-7.

(Step S109-8-6)
In step S109-8-6, the main CPU 301 performs ART state game number counter addition processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 adds the number of ART state games in step S109-8-4 to the value stored in the ART state game number counter provided in the main RAM 303, and the value determined by the lottery process. The process which adds is performed. Then, when the process of step S109-8-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S109-8-7.

(Step S109-8-7)
In step S109-8-7, the main CPU 301 performs ART added state transition lottery processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 stores the winning combination provided in the main RAM 303 and the ART ready state / ART state (see FIG. 11A) of the ART added state transition lottery table provided in the main ROM 302. Based on the value stored in the area, the lottery process is performed to determine whether or not to shift to the ART addition state. Then, when the process of step S109-8-7 ends, the process proceeds to step S109-8-8.

(Step S109-8-8)
In step S109-8-8, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning is made. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not it is determined to shift to the ART addition state as a result of performing the ART addition state transition lottery process in step S109-8-7. If it is determined that the winning is made (step S109-8-8 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S109-8-9. If it is determined that the winning is not made (step S109-8). -8 = No), the ART ready state processing subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S110 of the main loop processing.

(Step S109-8-9)
In step S109-8-9, the main CPU 301 performs a process of “+1” the ART added state transition counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of “+1” the ART additional state transition counter provided in the main RAM 303. In the “ART state”, the main CPU 301 shifts from the “ART state” to the “ART added state” when the ART added state transition counter is set to “1” or more. That is, the ART added state transition counter is a counter for recognizing whether or not to shift from the “ART state” to the “ART added state”. When the process of step S109-8-9 ends, the ART preparation state processing subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S110 of the main loop process.

(ART status processing)
Next, based on FIG. 24, the ART state process performed by the process of step S109-10 of FIG. 19 will be described. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a subroutine of ART state processing.

(Step S109-10-1)
In step S <b> 109-10-1, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether the ART addition state transition counter is not “0”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether the value set in the ART added state transition counter provided in the main RAM 303 is “0”. If it is determined that the ART additional state transition counter is not “0” (step S109-10-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S109-10-2, and the ART additional state transition counter is “0”. Is determined (step S109-10-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S109-10-3.

(Step S109-10-2)
In step S <b> 109-10-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for changing the state managed by the main control board 300 to the “ART added state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting information related to “ART added state” in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S109-10-2 is completed, the ART state subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S110 of the main loop process.

(Step S109-10-3)
In step S <b> 109-10-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of “−1” the ART state game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of “−1” on the value of the ART state game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S109-10-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S109-10-4.

(Step S109-10-4)
In step S109-10-4, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the winning combination is a special small combination. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the winning combination is a “special small combination” based on a value stored in a winning combination storing area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the winning combination is a “special small role” (step S109-10-4 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S109-10-5, and the winning combination is “special small role”. If it is determined that it is not (step S109-10-4 = No), the process proceeds to step S109-10-11.

(Step S109-10-5)
In step S109-10-5, the main CPU 301 performs a lottery process by adding the number of ART state games. Specifically, the main CPU 301 stores the winning combination provided in the main RAM 303 and the ART ready state / ART state (see FIG. 10A) of the ART state addition lottery table provided in the main ROM 302. Based on the value stored in the area, a process of drawing whether or not to add the number of games that can be played in the “ART state” is performed. Then, when the process of step S109-10-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S109-10-6.

(Step S109-10-6)
In step S109-10-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning is made. Specifically, as a result of performing the lottery process for adding the number of ART state games in step S109-10-5, the main CPU 301 has decided to add the ART state game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Processing to determine whether or not. If it is determined that the winning is made (step S109-10-6 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S109-10-7, and if it is determined that the winning is not made (step S109-10). −6 = No), the process proceeds to step S109-10-8.

(Step S109-10-7)
In step S109-10-7, the main CPU 301 performs ART state game number counter addition processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 adds the number of ART state games in step S109-10-5 to the value stored in the ART state game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 and determines the value. The process which adds is performed. Then, when the process of step S109-10-7 ends, the process proceeds to step S109-10-8.

(Step S109-10-8)
In step S109-10-8, the main CPU 301 performs an ART added state transition lottery process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 stores the winning combination provided in the main RAM 303 and the ART ready state / ART state (see FIG. 11A) of the ART added state transition lottery table provided in the main ROM 302. Based on the value stored in the area, the lottery process is performed to determine whether or not to shift to the ART addition state. Then, when the process of step S109-10-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S109-10-9.

(Step S109-10-9)
In step S109-10-9, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning is made. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not to shift to the ART added state is determined as a result of performing the ART added state shifting lottery process in step S109-10-8. When it is determined that the winning is made (step S109-10-9 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S109-10-10, and when it is determined that the winning is not made (step S109-10). −9 = No), the process proceeds to step S109-10-11.

(Step S109-10-10)
In step S <b> 109-10-10, the main CPU 301 performs a process of “+1” the ART added state transition counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of “+1” the ART additional state transition counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S109-10-10 ends, the process proceeds to step S109-10-11.

(Step S109-10-11)
In step S109-10-11, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning combination is “BB”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the winning combination is “BB” based on the value stored in the winning combination storing area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the winning combination is “BB” (step S109-10-11 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S109-10-12, and it is determined that the winning combination is not “BB”. If it is determined (step S109-10-11 = No), the process proceeds to step S109-10-13.

(Step S109-10-12)
In step S <b> 109-10-12, the main CPU 301 performs a process of changing the state managed by the main control board 300 to “ART bonus preparation state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting information related to the “ART bonus preparation state” in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S109-10-12 is completed, the ART state subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S110 of the main loop process.

(Step S109-10-13)
In step S109-10-13, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART state game number counter is “0”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART state game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is “0”. If it is determined that the ART state game number counter is “0” (step S109-10-13 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S109-10-14, and the ART state game number counter is set. Is not “0” (step S109-10-13 = No), the ART state subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S110 of the main loop process.

(Step S109-10-14)
In step S109-10-14, the main CPU 301 performs processing for changing the state managed by the main control board 300 to the “normal state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting information related to the “normal state” in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S109-10-14 is completed, the ART state subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S110 of the main loop process.

(Process for bonus preparation status during ART)
Next, based on FIG. 25, the bonus preparation state process during ART performed by the process of step S109-12 of FIG. 19 will be described. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing for bonus preparation state during ART.

(Step S109-12-1)
In step S109-12-1, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the winning combination is a special small combination. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the winning combination is a “special small combination” based on a value stored in a winning combination storing area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the winning combination is a “special small combination” (step S109-12-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S109-12-2, and the winning combination is “special small combination”. If it is determined that this is not the case (step S109-12-1 = No), the ART bonus preparation state subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S110 of the main loop process.

(Step S109-12-2)
In step S109-12-2, the main CPU 301 adds the number of ART state games and performs a lottery process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is provided in the main RAM 303 for the ART state bonus preparation state / ART bonus state (see FIG. 10B) of the ART state extra lottery table provided in the main ROM 302. Based on the value stored in the winning combination storage area, a process for drawing whether or not to add the number of games that can be played in the “ART state” is performed. Then, when the process of step S109-12-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S109-12-3.

(Step S109-12-3)
In step S109-12-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a winning is made. Specifically, as a result of performing the lottery process for adding the number of ART state games in step S109-12-2, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not to add the number of ART state games provided in the main RAM 303. The process which determines is performed. And when it determines with having won (step S109-12-3 = Yes), it transfers a process to step S109-12-4, and when it determines with having not been won (step S109-12) -3 = No), the process proceeds to step S109-12-5.

(Step S109-12-4)
In step S109-12-4, the main CPU 301 performs ART state game number counter addition processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 adds the number of ART state games in step S109-12-2 to the value stored in the ART state game number counter provided in the main RAM 303, and is determined by the lottery process. The process which adds is performed. Then, when the process of step S109-12-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S109-12-5.

(Step S109-12-5)
In step S109-12-5, the main CPU 301 performs an ART added state transition lottery process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is provided in the main RAM 303 for the bonus preparation state during ART and the bonus state during ART (see FIG. 11B) of the ART added state transition lottery table provided in the main ROM 302. On the basis of the value stored in the winning combination storage area, a process for drawing whether or not to shift to the ART addition state is performed. Then, when the process of step S109-12-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S109-12-6.

(Step S109-12-6)
In step S109-12-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning is made. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is determined to shift to the ART added state as a result of performing the ART added state transition lottery process in step S109-12-5. If it is determined that the winning is made (step S109-12-6 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S109-12-7, and if it is determined that the winning is not made (step S109-12). −6 = No), the subroutine for the bonus preparation state during ART is ended, and the process proceeds to step S110 of the main loop process.

(Step S109-12-7)
In step S <b> 109-12-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of “+1” the ART addition state transition counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of “+1” the ART additional state transition counter provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S109-12-7 ends, the ART bonus preparation state subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S110 of the main loop process.

(Process for bonus status during ART)
Next, based on FIG. 26, the bonus state process during ART performed by the process of step S109-14 of FIG. 19 will be described. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the bonus state processing during ART.

(Step S109-14-1)
In step S109-14-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning combination is a special small combination. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the winning combination is a “special small combination” based on a value stored in a winning combination storing area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the winning combination is a “special small combination” (step S109-14-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S109-14-2, and the winning combination is “special small combination”. If it is determined that it is not (step S109-14-1 = No), the subroutine for the bonus state process during ART is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S110 of the main loop process.

(Step S109-14-2)
In step S109-14-2, the main CPU 301 performs a lottery process by adding the number of games for the ART state during BB. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is provided in the main RAM 303 for the ART state bonus preparation state / ART bonus state (see FIG. 10B) of the ART state extra lottery table provided in the main ROM 302. Based on the value stored in the winning combination storage area, a process for drawing whether or not to add the number of games that can be played in the “ART state” is performed. Then, when the process of step S109-14-2 is completed, the process proceeds to step S109-14-3.

(Step S109-14-3)
In step S109-14-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not a winning is made. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines to add an ART state game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 as a result of performing the lottery process for adding the number of games for the ART state during BB in step S109-14-2. The process which determines whether it was carried out is performed. When it is determined that the winning is made (step S109-14-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S109-14-4, and when it is determined that the winning is not made (step S109-14). -3 = No), the process proceeds to step S109-14-5.

(Step S109-14-4)
In step S109-14-4, the main CPU 301 performs ART state game number counter addition processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 adds the number of ART state games during BB in step S109-14-2 to the value stored in the ART state game number counter provided in the main RAM 303, and is determined by lottery processing. Add the values. Then, when the process of step S109-14-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S109-14-5.

(Step S109-14-5)
In step S109-14-5, the main CPU 301 performs ART added state transition lottery processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is provided in the main RAM 303 for the bonus preparation state during ART and the bonus state during ART (see FIG. 11B) of the ART added state transition lottery table provided in the main ROM 302. On the basis of the value stored in the winning combination storage area, a process for drawing whether or not to shift to the ART addition state is performed. Then, when the process of step S109-14-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S109-14-6.

(Step S109-14-6)
In step S109-14-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning is made. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is determined to shift to the ART addition state as a result of performing the ART addition state transition lottery process in step S109-14-5. If it is determined that the winning is made (step S109-14-6 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S109-14-7, and if it is determined that the winning is not made (step S109-14). −6 = No), the subroutine for the bonus state process during ART is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S110 of the main loop process.

(Step S109-14-7)
In step S109-14-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of incrementing the ART added state transition counter by “+1”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of “+1” the ART additional state transition counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S109-14-7 is completed, the subroutine for the bonus state during ART is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S110 of the main loop process.

(Art add-on processing)
Next, based on FIG. 27, the ART added state process performed by the process of step S109-15 of FIG. 19 will be described. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a subroutine for the ART addition state processing.

(Step S109-15-1)
In step S109-15-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of "-1" on the ART extra state counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of “−1” on the ART additional state counter provided in the main RAM 303. Here, the ART added state counter is a counter for managing the number of games in the ART added state, and in the processing of FIG. 37 described later, the counter added state is set by setting “10” in the counter. “10” games can be played. Then, when the process of step S109-15-1 is completed, the process proceeds to step S109-15-2.

(Step S109-15-2)
In step S109-15-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning combination is to add the number of games. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the winning combination is a winning combination for adding the number of games shown in FIG. 12 based on the value stored in the winning combination storing area provided in the main RAM 303. The process which determines is performed. As shown in FIG. 12, the winning combination for adding the number of games is “special replay”, “special replay B”, “common bell”, “push order bell A to push order bell E”, “three pieces”. Push order bell A to 3 pieces push order bell C "," watermelon "," cherry "," chance eye "," red BB "," blue BB "," yellow BB ". If it is determined that the winning combination is to add the number of games (step S109-15-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S109-15-3, and the winning combination is not to add the number of games. Is determined (step S109-15-2 = No), the ART added state processing subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S110 of the main loop process.

(Step S109-15-3)
In step S109-15-3, the main CPU 301 performs a game number determination process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is based on an ART added state privilege granting table (see FIG. 12) provided in the main ROM 302 and values stored in the winning combination storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, a process of determining the number of games to be given for the number of games that can be played in the “ART state” is performed. In determining the number of games to be granted, a predetermined random number value is extracted, and the number of games to be given is determined based on the extracted random number value. Then, when the process of step S109-15-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S109-15-4.

(Step S109-15-4)
In step S109-15-4, the main CPU 301 performs ART state game number counter addition processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 adds the value determined by the granted game number determination process in step S109-15-3 to the value stored in the ART state game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Process. The addition of the number of ART state games is performed in this process, but the notification to the player that the number of ART state games has been added is based on the fact that all stop buttons have been operated. It is assumed that notification will be made. Thus, when performing the character effects as shown in FIGS. 50 to 53, it is not possible to grasp whether or not the number of ART state games is added, and the character effects can be enjoyed. Then, when the process of step S109-15-4 is completed, the ART added state processing subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S110 of the main loop process.

(Information setting process)
Next, based on FIG. 28, the information setting process performed by the process of step S110 of FIG. 17 is demonstrated. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a subroutine of information setting processing.

(Step S110-1)
In step S110-1, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a conditional device command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the conditional device command in the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 in order to transmit the conditional device command to the sub-control board 400. . Then, when the process of step S110-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-2.

(Step S110-2)
In step S110-2, the main CPU 301 performs state acquisition processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for acquiring a state based on the value of the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S110-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-3.

(Step S110-3)
In step S110-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether the state is “01” or “05”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the state acquired in step S110-2 is either the normal state “01” or the bonus preparation state “05”. If it is determined that the status is either “01” or “05” (step S110-3 = Yes), the information setting process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S111 of the main loop process. If it is determined that the status is neither “01” nor “05” (step S110-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S110-4.

(Step S110-4)
In step S110-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the state is “04”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the state acquired in step S110-2 is an ART addition state of “04”. If it is determined that the state is “04” (step S110-4 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S110-5, and if it is determined that the state is not “04” ( Step S110-4 = No), the process proceeds to step S110-6.

(Step S110-5)
In step S110-5, the main CPU 301 performs ART addition state instruction information determination processing, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining the timing for displaying the instruction information on the payout number display 16 when the winning order combination is won in the ART addition state. When the process of step S110-5 ends, the information setting process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S111 of the main loop process.

  Here, the “batting order combination” corresponds to a winning combination in which the combination of symbols displayed on the active line differs depending on the operation order of the left stop button 11, middle stop button 12, and right stop button 13. Specifically, in FIG. 5, “Special Replay” with a winning number “02”, “Special Replay A” with a winning number “03”, “Special Replay B” with a winning number “04”, and a winning number “05”. “Transition Replay A1” to “Transition Replay A5” of the winning number “09”, “Transition Replay B1” of the winning number “10” to “Transition Replay B5” of the winning number “14”, “Transition of the winning number“ 15 ” “Replay C1” to “Transition Replay C5” with a winning number “19”, “Push Order Bell A” to a winning number “21” to “Push Order Bell E” with a winning number “25”, “3” to a winning number “26” This corresponds to “sheet pressing order bell A” to winning number “28” “3 sheets pressing order bell C”.

(Step S110-6)
In step S110-6, the main CPU 301 performs a winning combination acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for acquiring a value stored in a winning combination storing area provided in the main RAM 303 and setting the value in a register. Then, when the process of step S110-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-7.

(Step S110-7)
In step S110-7, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the winning combination is a batting order combination. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the winning combination acquired in step S110-6 is a batting order combination. If it is determined that the winning combination is a batting order (step S110-7 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S110-8, and if it is determined that the winning combination is not a batting order ( Step S110-7 = No), the information setting process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S111 of the main loop process.

(Step S110-8)
In step S110-8, the main CPU 301 performs instruction information determination processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 instructs based on the value stored in the winning combination storage area provided in the main RAM 303 and the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Process to determine information. For example, as shown in FIG. 13, the value stored in the winning combination storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is a value corresponding to “push order bell A”, and the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. If the value stored in is a value indicating “normal state”, “no instruction” is determined as instruction information. On the other hand, the value stored in the winning combination storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is a value corresponding to “push order bell A”, and the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is “ When the value indicates “ART state”, “13” is determined as the instruction information. Then, when the process of step S110-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-9.

(Step S110-9)
In step S110-9, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting an instruction information command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 provides the instruction information command in the main RAM 303 in order to transmit the instruction information command to the sub control board 400 based on the instruction information determined in the process of step S110-8. The transmission processing data storage area is set. For example, when “13” is determined as the instruction information in the process of step S110-8, an instruction information command indicating the instruction information “13” is set. In the sub control board 400, the instruction information command is set. , For example, using the liquid crystal display device 31 via the effect control board 500, the left stop button 11 is first operated, the right stop button 13 is then operated, and the middle stop button 12 is lastly operated. An image notifying that the operation is performed is displayed. When the process of step S110-9 ends, the information setting process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S111 of the main loop process.

(ART information determination processing for the added status)
Next, based on FIG. 29, description will be given of the ART addition state instruction information determination process performed by the process of step S110-5 of FIG. Note that FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a subroutine of ART addition state instruction information determination processing.

(Step S110-5-1)
In step S110-5-1, the main CPU 301 performs a winning combination acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for acquiring a value stored in a winning combination storing area provided in the main RAM 303 and setting the value in a register. Then, when the process of step S110-5-1 is completed, the process proceeds to step S110-5-2.

(Step S110-5-2)
In step S110-5-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the winning combination is a batting order combination. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning combination acquired in step S110-5-1 is a batting order combination. If it is determined that the winning combination is a batting order (step S110-5-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S110-5-3, and it is determined that the winning combination is not a batting order. In this case (step S110-5-2 = No), the ART addition state instruction information determination process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S111 of the main loop process.

(Step S110-5-3)
In step S110-5-3, the main CPU 301 performs instruction information determination processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining instruction information based on the winning combination acquired in step S110-5-1 and the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Do. Then, when the process of step S110-5-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-5-4.

(Step S110-5-4)
In step S110-5-4, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting an instruction information command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 transmits the instruction information command to the main RAM 303 in order to transmit the instruction information command to the sub control board 400 based on the instruction information determined in the process of step S110-5-3. Is set in the production transmission data storage area. Then, when the process of step S110-5-4 is completed, the process proceeds to step S110-5-5.

(Step S110-5-5)
In step S110-5-5, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the winning combination is an instruction monitor display combination. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not the winning combination acquired in step S110-5-1 is an instruction monitor display combination. If it is determined that the winning combination is the instruction monitor display combination (step S110-5-5 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S110-5-6, and the winning combination is not the instruction monitor display combination. Is determined (step S110-5-5 = No), the ART addition state instruction information determination process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S111 of the main loop process.

  Here, the “instruction monitor display combination” corresponds to the winning combination shown in FIG. In other words, the “instruction monitor display combination” corresponds to the winning combination in which the instruction monitor shown in FIG. 12 is displayed among the batting order combinations won in the ART addition state. Thus, for example, the “special replay” of the winning number “02” is a batting order combination that is won in the ART addition state, but does not correspond to the “instruction monitor display combination” because the instruction monitor is not displayed.

(Step S110-5-6)
In step S110-5-6, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not to add the number of games. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the winning combination acquired in step S110-5-1 is one of the winning combinations shown in FIG. If it is determined that the number of games is to be added (step S110-5-6 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S110-5-7, and if it is determined that the number of games is not to be added. (Step S110-5-6 = No), the process proceeds to Step S110-5-10.

(Step S110-5-7)
In step S110-5-7, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the instruction monitor display timing determination table “A”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the instruction monitor display timing determination table “A” stored in the main ROM 302 in the register. Then, when the process of step S110-5-7 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-5-8.

(Step S110-5-8)
In step S110-5-8, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining and storing the display timing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 displays the number of payouts based on the instruction monitor display timing determination table “A” set in the register in step S110-5-7 and the winning combination acquired in step S110-5-1. In the device 16, the timing for displaying the information related to the winning combination (the operation order related to the winning combination) is determined, and the determined timing is stored. That is, in this process, the main CPU 301 determines the timing for displaying information related to the winning combination (operation order related to the winning combination) in the payout number display 16 when adding the number of games. Then, when the process of step S110-5-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-5-9.

(Step S110-5-9)
In step S110-5-9, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a display timing determination command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is provided with the display timing determination command in the main RAM 303 in order to transmit a command indicating the display timing determined in step S110-5-8 to the sub-control board 400. Processing for setting in the transmission data storage area for performance is performed. For example, if the first timing is determined in step S110-5-8, a command indicating the first timing is set, and the second timing is determined in step S110-5-8. In this case, a command indicating the second timing is set. When the process of step S110-5-9 ends, the subroutine of the ART addition state instruction information determination process ends, and the process proceeds to step S111 of the main loop process.

  Here, the “display timing determination command” refers to the display timing determination table “A”, and refers to the “display timing determination command A1” when the first timing is determined and the display timing determination table “A”. Referring to the “display timing determination command A2” when the second timing is determined and the display timing determination table “B”, the “display timing determination command B1” when the first timing is determined and the display timing With reference to the determination table “B”, the contents can be specified in the form of “display timing determination command B2” when the second timing is determined. For example, when the first timing is determined with reference to the display timing determination table “A”, the content of the “display timing determination command” is “display timing determination command A1”.

(Step S110-5-10)
In step S110-5-10, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the instruction monitor display timing determination table “B”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the instruction monitor display timing determination table “B” stored in the main ROM 302 in the register. Then, when the process of step S110-5-10 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-5-11.

(Step S110-5-11)
In step S110-5-11, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining and storing the display timing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 displays the number of payouts based on the instruction monitor display timing determination table “B” set in the register in step S110-5-10 and the winning combination acquired in step S110-5-1. In the device 16, the timing for displaying the information related to the winning combination (the operation order related to the winning combination) is determined, and the determined timing is stored. That is, the main CPU 301 determines the timing for displaying the information related to the winning combination (the operation order related to the winning combination) on the payout number display 16 when the number of games is not added in the processing. Then, when the process of step S110-5-11 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-5-12.

(Step S110-5-12)
In step S110-5-12, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a display timing determination command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is provided with the display timing determination command in the main RAM 303 in order to transmit a command indicating the display timing determined in step S110-5-11 to the sub-control board 400. Processing for setting in the transmission data storage area for performance is performed. Then, when the process of step S110-5-12 is completed, the subroutine of the ART addition state instruction information determination process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S111 of the main loop process.

(Game state transition process)
Next, based on FIG. 30, the game state transition process performed by the process of step S117 of FIG. 17 will be described. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the game state transition process.

(Step S117-1)
In step S117-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the bonus operating flag is ON. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the BB operating flag in the bonus operating flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is ON. In this embodiment, the main CPU 301 determines that the bonus operating flag is ON when the BB operating flag in the bonus operating flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is ON. When the BB operating flag in the bonus operating flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is OFF, processing for determining that the bonus operating flag is not ON is performed. When it is determined that the bonus operating flag is ON (step S117-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-2, and when it is determined that the bonus operating flag is not ON. (Step S117-1 = No), the process proceeds to Step S117-3.

(Step S117-2)
In step S117-2, the main CPU 301 performs a bonus operating process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting the value of the payout number counter provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S117-2 is completed, the gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S118 of the main loop process.

(Step S117-3)
In step S117-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not “a combination of symbols related to a blank” is displayed on the active line. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not “a combination of symbols related to a blank” is displayed on the active line. And when it determines with "the combination of the design which concerns on a blank" being displayed on the effective line (step S117-3 = Yes), it transfers a process to step S117-4, and the "combination of the design which concerns on a blank""Is not displayed on the active line (step S117-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S117-5.

(Step S117-4)
In step S117-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the gaming state to the “first RT gaming state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting information related to the “first RT gaming state” in the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S117-4 is completed, the gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S118 of the main loop process.

(Step S117-5)
In step S117-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not “a combination of symbols related to the second RT gaming state transition replay” is displayed on the active line. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not “the combination of symbols related to the second RT gaming state transition replay” is displayed on the active line. When it is determined that “the combination of symbols related to the second RT gaming state transition replay” is displayed on the active line (step S117-5 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-6, If it is determined that the “combination of symbols relating to 2RT gaming state transition replay” is not displayed on the active line (step S117-5 = No), the process proceeds to step S117-7.

(Step S117-6)
In step S117-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the gaming state to the “second RT gaming state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting information related to the “second RT gaming state” in the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S117-6 ends, the gaming state transition process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S118 of the main loop process.

(Step S117-7)
In step S117-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not “the combination of symbols related to the third RT gaming state transition replay” is displayed on the active line. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not “a combination of symbols relating to the third RT gaming state transition replay” is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that “the combination of symbols related to the third RT gaming state transition replay” is displayed on the active line (step S117-7 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-8, If it is determined that the “combination of symbols related to 3RT gaming state transition replay” is not displayed on the active line (step S117-7 = No), the process proceeds to step S117-9.

(Step S117-8)
In step S117-8, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the gaming state to the “third RT gaming state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting information related to the “third RT gaming state” in the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S117-8 ends, the gaming state transition process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S118 of the main loop process.

(Step S117-9)
In step S117-9, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not “the combination of symbols related to the fourth RT gaming state transition replay” is displayed on the active line. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not “a combination of symbols related to the fourth RT gaming state transition replay” is displayed on the active line. When it is determined that “the combination of symbols related to the 4th RT gaming state transition replay” is displayed on the active line (step S117-9 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-10, If it is determined that the “combination of symbols related to 4RT gaming state transition replay” is not displayed on the active line (step S117-9 = No), the process proceeds to step S117-11.

(Step S117-10)
In step S117-10, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the gaming state to the “fourth RT gaming state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting information related to the “fourth RT gaming state” in the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S117-10 is completed, the gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S118 of the main loop process.

(Step S117-11)
In step S117-11, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the symbol combination related to the bonus is displayed on the active line. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not “the combination of symbols related to the bonus” is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that the symbol combination related to the bonus is displayed on the active line (step S117-11 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S117-12, and the symbol combination related to the bonus is the active line. If it is determined that it is not displayed above (step S117-11 = No), the gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S118 of the main loop process.

(Step S117-12)
In step S117-12, the main CPU 301 performs a bonus operating flag update process. Specifically, when the “combination of symbols related to BB” is displayed on the active line, the main CPU 301 turns on the BB operating flag in the bonus operating flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Perform the process. Then, when the process of step S117-12 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-13.

(Step S117-13)
In step S117-13, the main CPU 301 performs bonus operation processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 sets a predetermined value to the value of the payout number counter provided in the main RAM 303 when “the combination of symbols related to BB” is displayed on the active line. , A process of clearing the value of the carry flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303, a process of setting the value of the game possible number counter provided in the main RAM 303, and a winning number counter provided in the main RAM 303 And processing to set a value. When the process of step S117-13 is completed, the gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S118 of the main loop process.

(Processing by display status)
Next, based on FIG. 31, the process according to the state at the time of display performed by the process of step S118 of FIG. 17 will be described. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing by state at the time of display.

(Step S118-1)
In step S <b> 118-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the “bonus preparation state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the “bonus preparation state” based on a value stored in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the state is the “bonus preparation state” (step S118-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S118-2, and if it is determined that the state is not the “bonus preparation state” ( Step S118-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S118-3.

(Step S118-2)
In step S 118-2, the main CPU 301 performs a display bonus preparation state process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the state managed by the main control board 300 to the “bonus state” when “the combination of symbols related to the bonus” is displayed on the active line. Then, when the process of step S118-2 is completed, the subroutine of the display state process is ended, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S118-3)
In step S118-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the “bonus state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the “bonus state” based on a value stored in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the state is “bonus state” (step S118-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S118-4, and if it is determined that the state is not “bonus state” (step S118). -3 = No), the process proceeds to step S118-5.

(Step S118-4)
In step S118-4, the main CPU 301 performs a bonus process at the time of display, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 sets the state managed by the main control board 300 as “ART ready state” when the ART winning flag in the ART winning flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is ON at the end of the bonus. Or when the ART winning flag in the ART winning flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is OFF, the state managed by the main control board 300 is changed to the “normal state”. Then, when the process of step S118-4 is completed, the subroutine of the display state process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S118-5)
In step S118-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the state is the “ART preparation state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not it is in the “ART ready state” based on a value stored in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the state is “ART ready state” (step S118-5 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S118-6, and if it is determined that the state is not “ART ready state” ( Step S118-5 = No), the process proceeds to step S118-7.

(Step S118-6)
In step S118-6, the main CPU 301 performs a display-time ART preparation state process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the state managed by the main control board 300 to the “ART state” when “the combination of symbols relating to the third RT gaming state transition replay” is displayed on the active line. I do. Then, when the process of step S118-6 is completed, the subroutine of the display time state process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S118-7)
In step S <b> 118-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the “ART bonus preparation state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the “ART bonus preparation state” based on a value stored in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the state is “ART bonus preparation state” (step S118-7 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S118-8, and is determined not to be “ART bonus preparation state”. In this case (step S118-7 = No), the process proceeds to step S118-9.

(Step S118-8)
In step S118-8, the main CPU 301 performs a bonus preparation state process during ART during display, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the state managed by the main control board 300 to the “bonus state during ART” when “the combination of symbols related to the bonus” is displayed on the active line. Then, when the process of step S118-8 is completed, the subroutine for the display state process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S118-9)
In step S <b> 118-9, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the “art bonus state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the state is the “bonus state during ART” based on the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the state is “ART bonus state” (step S118-9 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S118-10, and if it is determined that the state is not “ART bonus state”. (Step S118-9 = No), the process proceeds to Step S118-11.

(Step S118-10)
In step S118-10, the main CPU 301 performs bonus processing for the display-time ART, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of changing the state managed by the main control board 300 to the “ART preparation state” at the end of the BB. Then, when the process of step S118-10 is completed, the subroutine of the display state process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S118-11)
In step S <b> 118-11, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the “ART added state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the “ART added state” based on a value stored in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the state is “ART additional state” (step S118-11 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S118-12, and if it is determined that the state is not “ART additional state” ( Step S118-11 = No), the subroutine for the state processing at the time of display ends, and the process proceeds to Step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S118-12)
In step S118-12, the main CPU 301 performs a display-time ART addition state process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting the ART added state transition counter, a process of setting “10” in the ART added state counter, and the like. Then, when the process of step S118-12 is completed, the subroutine of the display time state process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Processing for bonus preparation status when displayed)
Next, the display-time bonus preparation state process performed by the process of step S118-2 of FIG. 31 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the display-time bonus preparation state process.

(Step S118-2-1)
In step S118-2-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a symbol combination related to the bonus is displayed on the active line. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not “the combination of symbols related to the bonus” is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that the combination of symbols related to the bonus is displayed on the active line (step S118-2-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S118-2-2, and the symbol related to the bonus is displayed. If it is determined that the combination is not displayed on the active line (step S118-2-1 = No), the display-time bonus preparation state processing subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop processing. Transition.

(Step S118-2-2)
In step S118-2-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the state managed by the main control board 300 to the “bonus state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting information related to the “bonus state” in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. In this process, a bonus prescribed payout number (for example, “300”) is set in a payout number counter provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S118-2-2 ends, the subroutine for display bonus preparation state process ends, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Process for bonus state when displayed)
Next, based on FIG. 33, the display bonus state process performed by the process of step S118-4 of FIG. 31 will be described. FIG. 33 is a diagram showing a subroutine for display bonus state processing.

(Step S118-4-1)
In step S118-4-1, the main CPU 301 performs processing for updating the bonus prescribed payout number. Specifically, the main CPU 301 updates the value of the payout number counter provided in the main RAM 303. For example, the bonus prescribed payout number (for example, “300”) set in step S118-2-2 is subtracted when the combination of symbols related to nine bells is displayed on the active line. Then, when the process of step S118-4-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S118-4-2.

(Step S118-4-2)
In step S118-4-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is a bonus end time. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the bonus has ended based on the value in the bonus operating flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Here, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 performs a process for determining that the bonus is being ended when the value of the bonus operating flag in the bonus operating flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is OFF, When the value of the bonus operating flag in the bonus operating flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is ON, it is determined that the bonus is not ended. If it is determined that the bonus is over (step S118-4-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S118-4-3. If it is determined that the bonus is not over ( Step S118-4-2 = No), the display bonus state process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S118-4-3)
In step S118-4-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the ART winning flag is ON. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the ART winning flag is ON based on the value stored in the ART winning flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the ART winning flag is ON (step S118-4-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S118-4-4, and it is determined that the ART winning flag is not ON. In the case (step S118-4-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S118-4-6.

(Step S118-4-4)
In step S118-4-4, the main CPU 301 performs processing for changing the state managed by the main control board 300 to the “ART preparation state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting information related to the “ART ready state” in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S118-4-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S118-4-5.

(Step S118-4-5)
In step S118-4-5, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning off the ART winning flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning off the ART winning flag in the ART winning flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the processing in step S118-4-5 is completed, the display bonus state processing subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 in the main loop processing.

(Step S118-4-6)
In step S118-4-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the state managed by the main control board 300 to the “normal state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting information related to the “normal state” in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the processing in step S118-4-6 is completed, the display bonus state processing subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 in the main loop processing.

(Processing for ART preparation state at the time of display)
Next, the display-time ART preparation state process performed by the process of step S118-6 of FIG. 31 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 34 is a diagram showing a subroutine for display ART preparation state processing.

(Step S118-6-1)
In step S118-6-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not “the combination of symbols related to the third RT gaming state transition replay” is displayed on the active line. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not “a combination of symbols relating to the third RT gaming state transition replay” is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that the “combination of symbols relating to the third RT gaming state transition replay” is displayed on the active line (step S118-6-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S118-6-2. If it is determined that the “combination of symbols relating to the third RT gaming state transition replay” is not displayed on the active line (step S118-6-1 = No), the display-time ART ready state process is performed. The subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S118-6-2)
In step S118-6-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART state game number counter is “0”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the ART state game number counter is “0” based on the value of the ART state game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Do. If it is determined that the value of the ART state game number counter is “0” (step S118-6-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S118-6-3, and the ART state game is determined. If it is determined that the value of the number counter is not “0” (step S118-6-2 = No), the process proceeds to step S118-6-4.

(Step S118-6-3)
In step S118-6-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “50” to the value of the ART state game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “50” to the value of the ART state game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S118-6-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S118-6-4.

(Step S118-6-4)
In step S118-6-4, the main CPU 301 performs processing for changing the state managed by the main control board 300 to the “ART state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting information related to the “ART state” in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S118-6-4 is completed, the subroutine for the display-time ART ready state process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Processing for bonus preparation status during ART during display)
Next, with reference to FIG. 35, the bonus preparation state process during ART during display performed by the process of step S118-8 of FIG. 31 will be described. FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a subroutine of bonus preparation state processing during ART during display.

(Step S118-8-1)
In step S118-8-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a combination of symbols related to the bonus is displayed on the active line. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not “the combination of symbols related to the bonus” is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that the combination of symbols related to the bonus is displayed on the active line (step S118-8-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S118-8-2, and the symbol related to the bonus is displayed. If it is determined that the combination is not displayed on the active line (step S118-8-1 = No), the bonus preparation state processing subroutine during display ART is terminated, and the main loop processing proceeds to step S101. Migrate processing.

(Step S118-8-2)
In step S118-8-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of changing the state managed by the main control board 300 to the “ART bonus state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting information related to the “ART bonus state” in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. In this process, a bonus prescribed payout number (for example, “300”) is set in a payout number counter provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S118-8-2 is completed, the subroutine for the bonus preparation state process during display ART is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Processing for bonus state during ART during display)
Next, based on FIG. 36, the display state ART bonus process for display performed by the process of step S118-10 of FIG. 31 will be described. FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a subroutine for bonus state processing during ART during display.

(Step S118-10-1)
In step S118-10-1, the main CPU 301 performs processing for updating the bonus prescribed payout number. Specifically, the main CPU 301 updates the value of the payout number counter provided in the main RAM 303. For example, the bonus prescribed payout number (for example, “300”) set in step S118-8-2 is subtracted by displaying a combination of symbols related to 9 bells on the active line. Then, when the process of step S118-10-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S118-10-2.

(Step S118-10-2)
In step S118-10-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is a bonus end time. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the bonus has ended based on the value in the bonus operating flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the bonus is over (step S118-10-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S118-10-3. If it is determined that the bonus is not over ( Step S118-10-2 = No), the subroutine for the bonus state process during ART at the time of display is terminated, and the process proceeds to Step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S118-10-3)
In step S <b> 118-10-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for changing the state managed by the main control board 300 to the “ART preparation state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting information related to the “ART ready state” in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S118-10-3 is completed, the subroutine for the bonus state process during ART during display is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Process for adding ART during display)
Next, based on FIG. 37, a description will be given of the display-time ART extra state processing performed by the processing of step S118-12 of FIG. Note that FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the display-time ART addition state processing.

(Step S118-12-1)
In step S118-12-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART added state counter is “0”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART addition state counter provided in the main RAM 303 is “0”. If it is determined that the ART extra state counter is “0” (step S118-12-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S118-12-2, and the ART extra state counter is “ If it is determined that it is not “0” (step S118-12-1 = No), the subroutine for the display-time ART addition state process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S118-12-2)
In step S <b> 118-12-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART added state transition counter is “0”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether the value set in the ART added state transition counter provided in the main RAM 303 is “0”. If it is determined that the ART additional state transition counter is not “0” (step S118-12-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S118-12-4, and the ART additional state transition counter is “0”. "Is determined (step S118-12-2 = No), the process proceeds to step S118-12-3.

(Step S118-12-3)
In step S118-12-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of changing the state managed by the main control board 300 to the “ART state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting information related to the “ART state” in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S118-12-3 is completed, the subroutine for the display-time ART addition state process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S118-12-4)
In step S <b> 118-12-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of “−1” on the ART addition state transition counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of “−1” on the value of the ART addition state transition counter provided in the main RAM 303. Note that the case in which step S118-12-1 is positively determined, step S118-12-2 is positively determined, and the process is reached is assumed to be, for example, a case where the ART addition state transition counter is “2” or more. The That is, when the “10” game in the ART addition state of “1” is finished and the ART addition state counter becomes “0”, “10” in the ART addition state of “2” times in succession. The game is configured to operate. Then, when the process of step S118-12-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S118-12-5.

(Step S118-12-5)
In step S118-12-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “10” in the ART extra state counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “10” to the ART added state counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S118-12-5 is completed, the subroutine for the display-time ART addition state process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Interrupt processing)
Next, the interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the interrupt process is a process performed by interrupting the main loop process every “2.233 ms”.

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

(Step S202)
In step S202, the main CPU 301 performs input port read processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for receiving various signals from the status board 100, the reel control board 150, and the power supply board 200. Then, when the process of step S202 ends, the process proceeds to step S203.

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

(Step S204)
In step S204, the main CPU 301 performs a reel drive control process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 sets “3” corresponding to the right reel 20 as the initial value of the reel number, and drives the right stepping motor 153 corresponding to the reel number “3”, thereby Rotation acceleration, constant speed, deceleration control, etc. are performed. Next, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the reel number, and drives the intermediate stepping motor 152 corresponding to the reel number “2”, thereby controlling the acceleration, constant speed, and deceleration of the rotation of the intermediate reel 19. Etc. Next, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the reel number and drives the left stepping motor 151 corresponding to the reel number “1”, thereby controlling the acceleration, constant speed, and deceleration of the rotation of the left reel 18. Etc. Then, when the process of step S204 ends, the process proceeds to step S205.

(Step S205)
In step S205, the main CPU 301 performs external signal output processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting output port data of the external concentration terminal board 30 and the like. Then, when the process of step S205 ends, the process proceeds to step S206.

(Step S206)
In step S206, the main CPU 301 performs an LED display process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this processing, the main CPU 301 performs processing for creating display data of a MAXBET button lamp (not shown), the stored number display 15 and the payout number display 16. Then, when the process of step S206 ends, the process proceeds to step S207.

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

(Step S208)
In step S208, the main CPU 301 performs port output processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing of transmitting various signals to the status board 100, the reel control board 150, the power supply board 200, and the sub control board 400. Then, when the process of step S208 ends, the process proceeds to step S209.

(Step S209)
In step S209, the main CPU 301 performs a register restoration process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of restoring the saved register value in the process of step S201. Then, when the process of step S209 ends, the interrupt process ends, and the process returns to the main loop process.

(LED display processing)
Next, based on FIG. 39, the LED display process performed by the process of step S206 of FIG. 38 is demonstrated. FIG. 39 is a diagram showing a subroutine of LED display processing.

(Step S206-1)
In step S <b> 206-1, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether it is time to create BET lamp data. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether it is time to create BET lamp data for turning on or off a MAXBET button lamp (not shown). Here, in this embodiment, when the main sensor 301 detects that the selector sensor 14s has inserted a medal into the medal slot 6, or when the MAXBET switch 8sw detects the operation of the MAXBET button 8, “Replay” is performed. When the “combination of symbols” is displayed on the active line, a process is performed to determine that it is time to create BET lamp data for turning on or off the LED of the MAXBET button lamp (not shown). If it is determined that the BET ramp data is being created (step S206-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S206-2. If it is determined that the BET ramp data is not being created ( Step S206-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S206-3.

(Step S206-2)
In step S206-2, the main CPU 301 performs a BET lamp LED data creation process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for creating BET lamp data for turning on or off a MAXBET button lamp (not shown). Then, when the process of step S206-2 ends, the LED display process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to interrupt process step S207.

(Step S206-3)
In step S <b> 206-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is time to create the stored number indicator data. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is time to create stored number display data for turning on or off the stored number display 15. Here, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 detects that the selector sensor 14 s has inserted a medal into the medal slot 6 and adds the value of the stored number counter provided in the main RAM 303. When the symbol combination for winning is displayed on the active line and the value of the stored number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is added, the lever switch 7sw detects the operation of the BET lever 7 and is provided in the main RAM 303. When the stored number counter value is subtracted, when the MAXBET switch 8sw detects the operation of the MAXBET button 8 and subtracts the stored number counter value provided in the main RAM 303, the stored number indicator data is generated. The process which determines that it is is performed. If it is determined that the stored number indicator data is being created (step S206-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S206-4, and it is determined that the stored number indicator data is not being created. In this case (step S206-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S206-5.

(Step S206-4)
In step S206-4, the main CPU 301 performs LED data creation processing for the stored number indicator. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for creating stored number display data for turning on or off the LED of the stored number display 15. When the process of step S206-4 ends, the LED display process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to interrupt process step S207.

(Step S206-5)
In step S <b> 206-5, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not it is time to create payout number display data. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is time to create payout number display data for turning on or off the payout number display 16. Here, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 notifies the operation sequence of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 when “a combination of symbols related to winning” is displayed on the active line. When it is time to perform, processing for determining that it is time to create the payout number display data. When it is determined that the payout number display data is being created (step S206-5 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S206-6, and it is determined that the payout number display data is not being generated. In that case (step S206-5 = No), the process proceeds to step S206-8.

(Step S206-6)
In step S206-6, the main CPU 301 performs an instruction information display LED data creation process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of creating payout number display data for turning on / off the LED of the payout number display 16. Then, when the process of step S206-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S206-7.

(Step S206-7)
In step S206-7, the main CPU 301 performs a payout number display LED data creation process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 creates payout number display LED data for displaying the payout number on the payout number display 16 when the “combination of symbols related to winning” is displayed on the active line. Process. When the process of step S206-7 ends, the LED display process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to interrupt process step S207.

(Step S206-8)
In step S206-8, the main CPU 301 performs various LED data creation processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 creates replay display LED data for lighting a replay display lamp (not shown) that is turned on when the “replay symbol combination” is displayed on the active line. Processing and start lamp LED data creation processing for lighting a start lamp (not shown) that is turned on when the operation of the start lever 10 is effective are performed. When the process of step S206-8 ends, the LED display process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S207 of the interrupt process.

(Instruction information display LED data creation process)
Next, the instruction information display LED data creation process performed by the process of step S206-6 of FIG. 39 will be described based on FIG. Note that FIG. 40 is a diagram illustrating a subroutine of instruction information display LED data creation processing.

(Step S206-6-1)
In step S206-6-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether the state is “01” or “05”. Specifically, based on the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303, the main CPU 301 is in the normal state with the state “01” or in the bonus preparation state with the state “05”. Processing for determining whether or not there is present is performed. If it is determined that the state is either “01” or “05” (step S206-6-1 = Yes), the instruction information display LED data creation process subroutine is terminated and the LED display is displayed. When the process proceeds to step S206-7 and it is determined that the state is neither “01” nor “05” (step S206-6-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S206-6-2. Migrate processing.

(Step S206-6-2)
In step S <b> 206-6-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not the winning combination is “push order bell”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the winning combination is “push order bell” based on the value stored in the winning combination storing area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the winning combination is “push order bell” (step S206-6-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S206-6-3, and the winning combination is “push order bell”. If it is determined that this is not the case (step S206-6-2 = No), the process proceeds to step S206-6-4.

(Step S206-6-3)
In step S <b> 206-6-3, the main CPU 301 performs a push order bell-time LED data creation process. Specifically, when the “push order bell” is determined as the winning combination, the main CPU 301 uses the push order bell to notify the operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13. A process for creating the LED data for use is performed. When the process of step S206-6-3 is completed, the subroutine of the instruction information display LED data creation process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S206-7 of the LED display process.

(Step S206-6-4)
In step S206-6-4, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the winning combination is “push order replay”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the winning combination is “push order replay” based on the value stored in the winning combination storage area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the winning combination is “push order replay” (step S206-6-4 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S206-6-5, and the winning combination is “push order replay”. If it is determined that this is not the case (step S206-6-4 = No), the instruction information display LED data creation process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S206-7 of the LED display process.

(Step S206-6-5)
In step S206-6-5, the main CPU 301 performs a push order replay LED data creation process. Specifically, when the “push order replay” is determined as the winning combination, the main CPU 301 performs a push order replay for notifying the operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13. A process for creating the LED data for use is performed. When the process of step S206-6-5 ends, the instruction information display LED data creation process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S206-7 of the LED display process.

(Main processing on sub-control board)
Next, the main process in the sub control board will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S301)
In step S301, the sub CPU 401 performs an initialization process. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for checking an error in the sub RAM 403 and the like. Then, when the process of step S301 ends, the process proceeds to step S302.

(Step S302)
In step S302, the sub CPU 401 performs main control board communication processing, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the processing, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for analyzing a command received from the main control board 300 and the like. Then, when the process of step S302 ends, the process proceeds to step S303.

(Step S303)
In step S303, the sub CPU 401 performs sound control processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of outputting sound from the speaker 33 based on the sound data determined by the sound data determination process in step S302-3-3 described later. For example, when the state managed by the main control board 300 is the “ART state” and the “push order bell” is determined as the winning combination, the sound “left” is sounded when the left stop button 11 is operated. Is output at the timing when the middle stop button 12 is operated, and the sound “right” is output at the timing when the right stop button 13 is operated. Then, when the process of step S303 ends, the process proceeds to step S304.

(Step S304)
In step S304, the sub CPU 401 performs LED control processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 controls the LED 32 based on the LED data determined by the LED data determination process in step S302-3-2 described later. In addition to the LED 32, an LED for notifying the operation order may be provided. For example, when the state managed by the main control board 300 is the “ART state” and “push order bell” is determined as the winning combination, “left” is indicated at the timing when the left stop button 11 is operated. When the LED is turned on and the middle stop button 12 is operated, the “middle” LED is turned on, and when the right stop button 13 is operated, the “right” LED is turned on.

(Step S305)
In step S305, the sub CPU 401 performs image control processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 controls the liquid crystal display device 31 based on the image data determined by the image data determination process in step S302-3-4 described later. For example, in the case where the state managed by the main control board 300 is the “ART state”, when “push order bell” is determined as the winning combination, the operation order corresponding to the determined “push order bell” is liquid crystal. It is displayed on the display device 31. Then, when the process of step S305 ends, the process proceeds to step S306.

(Step S306)
In step S306, the sub CPU 401 performs various switch detection processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of executing a predetermined process when the effect button sensor 21s detects an operation of the effect button 21 or when the cross key sensor 22s detects an operation of the cross key 22. Then, when the process of step S306 ends, the process proceeds to step S302.

(Main control board communication processing)
Next, the main control board communication process performed by the process of step S302 of FIG. 41 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 42 is a diagram showing a subroutine of main control board communication processing.

(Step S302-1)
In step S302-1, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for determining whether or not a different command is received. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for determining whether or not the command received from the main control board 300 is a command different from the command received last time. If it is determined that a different command has been received (step S302-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-2. If it is determined that a different command has not been received (step S302). -1 = No), the main control board communication process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S302-2)
In step S302-2, the sub CPU 401 performs a game information storage process. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for creating game information based on a command different from the previously transmitted command and storing it in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 403. For example, when a conditional device command is received, game information is created based on the conditional device command, and when an instruction information command is received, game information is created based on the instruction information command, and a display timing determination command is received Creates game information based on the display timing determination command. Then, when the process of step S302-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3.

(Step S302-3)
In step S302-3, the sub CPU 401 performs a command analysis process that will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the sub CPU 401 executes a process based on the game information stored by the process of step S302-2. When the process of step S302-3 ends, the main control board communication process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Command analysis processing)
Next, the command analysis process performed by the process of step S302-3 of FIG. 42 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 43 is a diagram showing a subroutine of command analysis processing.

(Step S302-3-1)
In step S302-3-1, the sub CPU 401 performs a sub effect determination process. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 specifies the state managed by the main control board 300 based on the command received by the main control board 300, and uses the effect determination table (see FIG. 15) provided in the sub ROM 402. When the process to be selected or the state managed by the main control board 300 is an ART addition state and a display timing determination command is received, a process for selecting an effect table (see FIG. 46) described later is performed. Then, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of determining an effect executed by the liquid crystal display device 31 or the like based on the selected effect determination table or effect table. Then, when the process of step S302-3-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-2.

(Step S302-3-2)
In step S302-3-2, the sub CPU 401 performs LED data determination processing. Specifically, sub CPU401 performs the process which determines the LED data corresponding to the production | presentation determined by the sub production | presentation determination process of step S302-3-1. Then, when the process of step S302-3-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-3.

(Step S302-3-3)
In step S302-3-3, the sub CPU 401 performs sound data determination processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of determining sound data corresponding to the effect determined by the sub effect determining process in step S302-3-1. Then, when the process of step S302-3-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4.

(Step S302-3-4)
In step S302-3-4, the sub CPU 401 performs image data determination processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for determining image data corresponding to the effect determined by the sub effect determining process in step S302-3-1. When the process of step S302-3-4 ends, the command analysis process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Sub effect determination process)
Next, based on FIG. 44, the sub effect determination process performed by the process of step S302-3-1 of FIG. 43 is demonstrated. FIG. 44 is a diagram showing a sub-effect determining process subroutine.

(Step S302-3-1-1)
In step S302-3-1-1, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for confirming a predetermined storage area. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for confirming game information stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 403. Then, when the process of step S302-3-1-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-2.

(Step S302-3-1-2)
In step S302-3-1-2, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for determining whether or not game information based on the display timing determination command A1 or the display timing determination command A2 is stored. Specifically, as a result of checking a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 403 in step S302-3-1-1, the sub CPU 401 stores game information based on the display timing determination command A1 or the display timing determination command A2. The process which determines whether it is in is performed. If it is determined that game information based on the display timing determination command A1 or the display timing determination command A2 is stored (step S302-3-1-2 = Yes), step S302-3-1- 3, and when it is determined that the game information based on the display timing determination command A1 or the display timing determination command A2 is not stored (step S302-3-1-2 = No), step S302 The process shifts to 3-1-5.

(Step S302-3-3-1)
In step S302-3-3-1, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for setting the effect table A. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for setting the effect table A in a register among effect tables (described later with reference to FIG. 46) stored in the sub ROM 402. Then, when the process of step S302-3-3-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-1-4.

(Step S302-3-1-4)
In step S302-3-1-1-4, the sub CPU 401 performs an effect determination process. Specifically, in step S302-3-3-1, the sub CPU 401 refers to the effect table A set in the register and performs a process for determining the effect. Here, in the effect determination table A, as shown in FIG. 46, an effect for deriving “character A” is determined, an effect for deriving “character B” is determined, or “character A” is derived. After that, it is determined based on a predetermined distribution value whether to determine an effect for deriving “character B”. Then, when the process of step S302-3-1-1-4 ends, the sub-effect determining process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S302-3-2 of the command analysis process.

(Step S302-3-5-1-5)
In step S302-3-5-1-5, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for determining whether or not game information based on the display timing determination command B1 or the display timing determination command B2 is stored. Specifically, as a result of checking a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 403 in step S302-3-1-1, the sub CPU 401 stores game information based on the display timing determination command B1 or the display timing determination command B2. The process which determines whether it is in is performed. If it is determined that the game information based on the display timing determination command B1 or the display timing determination command B2 is stored (step S302-3-5-1 = Yes), step S302-3-1- If the processing is shifted to 6 and it is determined that the game information based on the display timing determination command B1 or the display timing determination command B2 is not stored (step S302-3-1-1 = No), step S302 is performed. The process shifts to 3-1-8.

(Step S302-3-1-6)
In step S302-3-1-6, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for setting the effect table B. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of setting the effect table B in a register among the effect tables described later (see FIG. 46) stored in the sub ROM 402. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6 is completed, the process proceeds to step S302-3-7-1-7.

(Step S302-3-1-7)
In step S302-3-1-7, the sub CPU 401 performs an effect determination process. Specifically, in step S302-3-1-6, the sub CPU 401 refers to the effect table B set in the register and performs a process of determining the effect. Here, in the effect determination table B, as shown in FIG. 46, the effect for deriving “character A” is determined, the effect for deriving “character B” is determined, or “character A” is derived. After that, it is determined based on a predetermined distribution value whether to determine an effect for deriving “character B”. Then, when the process of step S302-3-7-1 ends, the sub effect determination process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S302-3-2 of the command analysis process.

(Step S302-3-1-8)
In step S302-3-1-8, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for determining whether or not game information based on the instruction information command is stored. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 determines whether or not game information based on the instruction information command is stored as a result of checking a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 403 in step S302-3-1-1. Do. If it is determined that the game information based on the instruction information command is stored (step S302-3-1-8 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-9-1, and the instruction information If it is determined that the game information based on the command is not stored (step S302-3-8-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-10.

(Step S302-3-9-1-9)
In step S302-3-1-1-9, the sub CPU 401 performs an effect determination process. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of determining an effect related to the stored instruction information command. For example, when the received instruction information command is “13” and game information “13” based on the instruction information command is stored, the left stop button 11 is operated first, and the right stop button 13 is operated next. Then, the effect of notifying the last operation of the middle stop button 12 is determined. Then, when the process of step S302-3-9-1-9 ends, the sub effect determination process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S302-3-2 of the command analysis process.

(Step S302-3-1-1-10)
In step S302-3-1-1-10, the sub CPU 401 performs an effect determination process related to another command. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for determining effects related to other stored commands. For example, when game information based on a conditional device command (for example, “push order bell”) is stored, a process for determining an effect related to “push order bell” is performed. Then, when the process of step S302-3-1-1-10 ends, the sub effect determination process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S302-3-2 of the command analysis process.

(Figure showing an example of the relationship between operation order and corresponding ID)
Next, an example of the relationship between the operation order and the correspondence ID will be described based on FIG. 45 is another example of the instruction information command shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 13, the instruction information command is configured in correspondence with the operation order of the stop button. That is, “1” corresponding to the left stop button 11, “2” corresponding to the middle stop button 12, “3” corresponding to the right stop button 13, for example, “push order bell A”, left stop The instruction information command “13” is configured to operate the button 11 first and then operate the right stop button 13 next. As a result, “13” is displayed on the payout number display device 16, and “132” indicating that the operation is performed in the operation order of “left → right → middle” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31. Become. On the other hand, as in the example of FIG. 45, the instruction information command can be configured without using the operation order of the stop button. For example, in the case of “push order bell A”, “18” is specified in advance as the corresponding ID, and the ID corresponding to the winning combination is stored in both the main ROM 302 and the sub ROM 402, thereby indicating the instruction information. When “18” is transmitted as the command specification content, “18” is displayed on the payout number display 16 and the liquid crystal display device 31 is operated in the order of “left → right → middle”. “132” indicating “” can be displayed. When such a correspondence ID is used, the operation order cannot be directly associated with the display mode, and therefore the operation order when the “push order bell” win shown in FIGS. 60 to 62 is predicted to the player. A so-called pushing order game can be performed.

(Direction table)
Next, an effect table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The effect table is stored in the sub ROM 402 and is a table for determining a character to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 according to the instruction monitor display timing when the ART addition state is controlled.

  First, regarding the expected number of games given for each character, the expected number of games given is higher when the character B is displayed than when the character A is displayed. In other words, in the ART addition state, as described above, the number of games that can be played in the “ART state” is given to all the games by the winning combination winning among the “10” games, for example, “ART” When the number of games that can be played in the “state” is “5” games and the number of games that can be played in the “ART state” is “5” games, Since there is a possibility that the number of games that can be played in the “ART state” may not be granted, the character A and the character B are thus given the expected number of games to be given. Therefore, in the ART addition state, it is possible to cause the player to play the game by requesting that the character B be displayed.

(Production table A)
The effect table A is a table that is referred to when game information based on the display timing determination command A1 or the display timing determination command A2 is stored. Here, when “display timing A1” is determined, the sub CPU 401 determines to display “character A” with a probability of “36/256”, and with a probability of “128/256”. It is determined that “Character B” is displayed, and “Character A → Character B” is determined to be displayed with a probability of “86/256”. On the other hand, when “display timing A2” is determined, the sub CPU 401 determines to display “character A” with a probability of “64/256”, and with a probability of “180/256”, It is determined that “Character B” is displayed, and “Character A → Character B” is determined to be displayed with a probability of “12/256”. Note that “display timing A1” and “display timing A2” are display timings that can be selected when winning a winning combination that gives the number of games that can be played in the “ART state”. Also, “Character B” is more easily selected. As a result, if “Character B” is displayed, there is a high possibility that the number of games that can be played in the “ART state” will be given, and the expected number of games will be given.

(Production table B)
The effect table B is a table that is referred to when game information based on the display timing determination command B1 or the display timing determination command B2 is stored. Here, when “display timing B1” is determined, the sub CPU 401 determines to display “character A” with a probability of “220/256”, and with a probability of “34/256”. It is determined that “Character B” is displayed, and it is determined that “Character A → Character B” is displayed with a probability of “2/256”. On the other hand, when “display timing B2” is determined, the sub CPU 401 determines to display “character A” with a probability of “244/256”, and with a probability of “10/256”, It is decided to display “Character B” and to display “Character A → Character B” with a probability of “2/256”. Since “display timing B1” and “display timing B2” are display timings that can be selected when a winning combination that does not give the number of games that can be played in the “ART state” is selected, “character B”. “Character A” is more easily selected. Thus, if “Character B” is displayed, there is a high possibility that the number of games that can be played in the “ART state” will be given, and the expected number of games will be given, while “Character A” will be displayed. If it is done, the possibility of giving the number of games that can be played in the “ART state” is reduced. The details of the effect using the character will be described later with reference to FIGS.

(First timing chart showing the relationship between the instruction information command, the notification by the payout number display device, and the notification by the liquid crystal display device)
Next, a first timing chart showing the relationship between the instruction information command, the notification by the payout number display device, and the notification by the liquid crystal display device will be described based on FIG. 47, the above-described instruction information command transmission start timing and transmission end timing, instruction information display start timing and display end timing displayed on the payout number display 16, are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31. This is a specific example of the display start timing and display end timing of the instruction information, and is an example in which the instruction information is displayed on the payout number display 16 at the first timing described above. In the timing charts of FIGS. 47 to 53 below, the timing (a) corresponds to “the start lever is operated”, and the timing (b) corresponds to “the reel starts to rotate”. The timing (a-1) corresponds to the timing after the “start lever is operated” and before the “reel starts rotating”, and the timing (c) is “permission of accepting the stop button” (stop button The timing (d) corresponds to “during the third stop”, the timing (e) corresponds to “winning determination”, and the timing (f ) Corresponds to “at the time of withdrawal”.

  First, when the start lever 10 is operated at the timing (a), an instruction information command is transmitted from the main control board 300 to the sub control board 400. As an example, the following description will be made assuming that the state managed by the main control board 300 is “ART added state” and the winning combination is “push order bell A”.

  Next, when the transmission of the instruction information command is completed at the timing (a-1) (at the falling edge from transmission to non-transmission), the display of the instruction information by the payout number display 16 and the instruction information by the liquid crystal display device 31 are performed. Display is started. That is, in the example of FIG. 47, the display start of the instruction information by the payout number display device 16 and the display start of the instruction information by the liquid crystal display device 31 are at the same timing (synchronized). If the above assumption is applied, at timing (a-1), the payout number display unit 16 displays instruction information “13” corresponding to “push order bell A”, and the liquid crystal display device 31 displays “ 132 "is displayed.

  Next, at the timing (b), the reels of the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 start to rotate. At the timing (b), the display of the instruction information by the payout number display 16 and the display of the instruction information by the liquid crystal display device 31 are continuously performed. In other words, if the above assumption is applied, the payout number display 16 continuously displays the instruction information “13” corresponding to “push order bell A”, and the liquid crystal display device 31 continues “132”. Displayed.

  Next, at timing (c), reception of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 is permitted. At the timing (c), the display of the instruction information by the payout number display device 16 and the display of the instruction information by the liquid crystal display device 31 are continuously performed. In other words, if the above assumption is applied, the payout number display 16 continuously displays the instruction information “13” corresponding to “push order bell A”, and the liquid crystal display device 31 continues “132”. Displayed.

  Next, when all the stop buttons of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 are operated at the timing (d) (during the third stop), the instruction information is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31. Is not displayed, and the display of the instruction information by the payout number display 16 is continuously performed. That is, when the above assumption is applied, the instruction information “13” corresponding to “push order bell A” is continuously displayed on the payout number display 16, and the instruction information is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 31. It becomes.

  Next, at timing (e), a winning determination is made as to whether or not the symbol combination displayed on the active line is “a symbol combination related to winning”. At timing (e), the instruction information is continuously displayed on the payout number display 16. That is, when the above assumption is applied, the instruction information “13” corresponding to “push order bell A” is continuously displayed on the payout number display 16. When the winning determination at the timing (e) is completed, the display of the instruction information on the payout number display 16 is not displayed before the payout at the timing (f) described later is performed.

  Next, in the timing (f), when the operation of all the stop buttons of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 is performed, "combination of symbols related to winning" is displayed. The medal will be paid out. At the time of paying out medals at the timing (f), the payout number display 16 displays the payout number of medals corresponding to the “combination of symbols related to winning”, and the liquid crystal display device 31 displays “ An image indicating that the “combination of symbols” has been displayed (an image indicating the number of medals paid out or an image indicating the acquisition of medals) is displayed. That is, when the above assumption is applied, the payout number display 16 displays the payout number “9” of the medal corresponding to “push order bell A”, and the liquid crystal display device 31 indicates that the medal has been acquired. An image “GET!” Is displayed. In the payout number display 16, the display of the instruction information is terminated between the timing (e) and the timing (f), and the payout number display 16 is temporarily hidden, and then at the timing (f). By displaying the number of paid-out medals, it is possible to clearly distinguish the display of instruction information on the paid-out number display 16 and the display of the number of paid-out medals.

  In FIG. 47, the timing at which the instruction information is displayed on the payout number display 16 is not limited to the timing (a-1), but may be the timing (a), or the timing (a) and the timing (a- It may be between 1). Further, the timing at which the instruction information on the payout number display unit 16 is not displayed may be timing (d), may be between timing (d) and timing (e), or may be timing ( e). Similarly, the timing for displaying the instruction information on the liquid crystal display device 31 may be any timing as long as the instruction information command is received. For example, it may be an arbitrary timing between timing (a-1) and timing (c). In addition, the timing for displaying the instruction information on the payout number display 16 and the timing for displaying the instruction information on the liquid crystal display device 31 may not be synchronized. Details of non-synchronization will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Second timing chart showing the relationship between the instruction information command, the notification by the payout number display device, and the notification by the liquid crystal display device)
Next, based on FIG. 48, the second timing chart showing the relationship between the instruction information command, the notification by the payout number display device, and the notification by the liquid crystal display device will be described. 48, the above-described instruction information command transmission start timing and transmission end timing, instruction information display start timing and display end timing displayed on the payout number display 16, are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31. This is a specific example of the display start timing and display end timing of the instruction information, and is an example in which the instruction information is displayed on the payout number display 16 at the second timing described above. Note that the display end timing on the payout number display 16 is the same timing at any of the first timing in FIG. 47 and the second timing in FIG.

  First, when the start lever 10 is operated at the timing (a), an instruction information command is transmitted from the main control board 300 to the sub control board 400. As an example, the following description will be made assuming that the state managed by the main control board 300 is “ART added state” and the winning combination is “push order bell A”.

  Next, at timing (a-1), transmission of the instruction information command is completed. At the timing (a-1), the display of the instruction information by the payout number display device 16 is not started, and the display of the instruction information by the liquid crystal display device 31 is not started. That is, at the first timing described above, the display of the instruction information by the payout number display 16 and the display of the instruction information by the liquid crystal display device 31 are not started.

  Next, at the timing (b), the reels of the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 start to rotate. Then, the display of the instruction information by the payout number display device 16 and the display of the instruction information by the liquid crystal display device 31 are started. That is, in the example of FIG. 48, the display start of the instruction information by the payout number display device 16 and the display start of the instruction information by the liquid crystal display device 31 are at the same timing (synchronized). If the above assumption is applied, at timing (b), the payout number display unit 16 displays instruction information “13” corresponding to “push order bell A”, and the liquid crystal display device 31 displays “132”. Is displayed.

  Next, at timing (c), reception of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 is permitted. At the timing (c), the display of the instruction information by the payout number display device 16 and the display of the instruction information by the liquid crystal display device 31 are continuously performed. In other words, if the above assumption is applied, the payout number display 16 continuously displays the instruction information “13” corresponding to “push order bell A”, and the liquid crystal display device 31 continues “132”. Displayed.

  Next, when all the stop buttons of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 are operated at the timing (d) (during the third stop), the instruction information is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31. Is not displayed, and the display of the instruction information by the payout number display 16 is continuously performed. That is, when the above assumption is applied, the instruction information “13” corresponding to “push order bell A” is continuously displayed on the payout number display 16, and the instruction information is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 31. It becomes.

  Next, at timing (e), a winning determination is made as to whether or not the symbol combination displayed on the active line is “a symbol combination related to winning”. At timing (e), the instruction information is continuously displayed on the payout number display 16. That is, when the above assumption is applied, the instruction information “13” corresponding to “push order bell A” is continuously displayed on the payout number display 16. When the winning determination at the timing (e) is completed, the display of the instruction information on the payout number display 16 is not displayed before the payout at the timing (f) described later is performed.

  Next, in the timing (f), when the operation of all the stop buttons of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 is performed, "combination of symbols related to winning" is displayed. The medal will be paid out. At the time of paying out medals at the timing (f), the payout number display 16 displays the payout number of medals corresponding to the “combination of symbols related to winning”, and the liquid crystal display device 31 displays “ An image indicating that the “combination of symbols” has been displayed (an image indicating the number of medals paid out or an image indicating the acquisition of medals) is displayed. In other words, when the above assumption is applied, the payout number display 16 displays the payout number “9” of medals corresponding to “push order bell A”, and the liquid crystal display 31 indicates “the number of payout medals”. An image “9” and an image “GET!” Indicating that a medal has been acquired are displayed.

  In FIG. 48, the timing for displaying the instruction information on the payout number display 16 is not limited to the timing (b), and may be between the timing (a-1) and the timing (b). It may be between timing (b) and timing (c), or may be timing (c). Further, the timing at which the instruction information on the payout number display unit 16 is not displayed may be timing (d), may be between timing (d) and timing (e), or may be timing ( e). Similarly, the timing for displaying the instruction information on the liquid crystal display device 31 may be any timing as long as the instruction information command is received. For example, it may be an arbitrary timing between timing (a-1) and timing (c). In addition, the timing for displaying the instruction information on the payout number display 16 and the timing for displaying the instruction information on the liquid crystal display device 31 may not be synchronized. Details of non-synchronization will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Third timing chart showing the relationship between the instruction information command, the notification by the payout number display device, and the notification by the liquid crystal display device)
Next, a third timing chart showing the relationship between the instruction information command, the notification by the payout number display device, and the notification by the liquid crystal display device will be described based on FIG. 49 is a diagram showing an example of a change in the relationship between the display timing of the instruction information on the payout number display device 16 described in FIG. 47 and FIG. 48 and the display timing of the instruction information on the liquid crystal display device 31.

  That is, FIG. 49 is a diagram showing that the display timing of the instruction information on the payout number display device 16 and the display timing of the instruction information on the liquid crystal display device 31 are not synchronized. The liquid crystal display device 31 is displayed from the timing (A), which is the transmission end timing of the instruction information command, while it is displayed at any one of the timing (a-1) and the timing (b). Is shown. Note that FIG. 49 shows the display timing of the payout number display unit 16 regardless of whether the timing (a-1) is determined or the timing (b) is determined. (A) indicates that the liquid crystal display device 31 starts displaying the instruction information.

  Here, in general, the player plays the game while paying attention to the liquid crystal display device 31 rather than the payout number display 16, so that the display timing of the payout number display 16 is earlier than the display timing of the payout number display 16, as shown in FIG. By displaying the instruction information on the liquid crystal display device 31 from the timing, it is possible for the player to quickly grasp the operation order. Note that the timing (A) in FIG. 49 constitutes a specific timing. Further, the description after the timing (C) in FIG. 49 is the same as that in FIG. 47 and FIG.

(The first timing chart showing the relationship between the notification by the payout number display device and the notification by the liquid crystal display device)
Next, based on FIG. 50, the first timing chart showing the relationship between the notification by the payout number display and the notification by the liquid crystal display device will be described. FIG. 50 shows the display start timing and display end timing of the instruction information displayed on the payout number display unit 16, the instruction information displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 and the character display start timing, and the display end timing. It has become. In FIG. 50, the instruction information commands described in FIGS. 47 and 48 are omitted, but the description will be made assuming that they are transmitted at the same timing as in FIGS. FIG. 50 shows an example of the relationship between (A) and (B), and an example of the relationship between (A) and (C).

  First, in the example of the relationship between (A) and (B), when the start lever 10 is operated at timing (a), an instruction information command is transmitted from the main control board 300 to the sub control board 400. It will be. As an example, the following description will be made assuming that the state managed by the main control board 300 is “ART added state” and the winning combination is “push order bell A”.

  Next, when the transmission of the instruction information command is completed at the timing (a-1) (at the falling edge from transmission to non-transmission), the display of the instruction information by the payout number display 16 and the instruction information by the liquid crystal display device 31 are performed. The display and the display of the character A (character A) by the liquid crystal display device 31 are started. Here, the character A (character A) displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 is the character A shown in the effect table of FIG. That is, in the example of FIG. 50, the display start of the instruction information by the payout number display device 16, the display start of the instruction information by the liquid crystal display device 31, and the display start of the character A are at the same timing (synchronized). ing). If the above assumption is applied, at timing (a-1), the payout number display unit 16 displays instruction information “13” corresponding to “push order bell A”, and the liquid crystal display device 31 displays “ 132 "is displayed, and the character A is further displayed. Note that the timing (a-1) in FIG. 50 constitutes a specific timing.

  Next, at the timing (b), the reels of the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 start to rotate. At the timing (b), the display of the instruction information by the payout number display unit 16, the display of the instruction information by the liquid crystal display device 31, and the display of the character A are continuously performed. That is, if the above assumption is applied, the payout number display 16 continuously displays the instruction information “13” corresponding to “push order bell A”, and the liquid crystal display 31 displays “132” as character A. Is displayed continuously.

  Next, at timing (c), reception of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 is permitted. At the timing (c), the display of the instruction information by the payout number display device 16, the display of the instruction information by the liquid crystal display device 31, and the display of the character A are continuously performed. That is, if the above assumption is applied, the payout number display 16 continuously displays the instruction information “13” corresponding to “push order bell A”, and the liquid crystal display 31 displays “132” as character A. Is displayed continuously.

  Next, when all the stop buttons of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 are operated at the timing (d) (during the third stop), the instruction information is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31. Is not displayed, and the display of the instruction information by the payout number display 16 is continuously performed. That is, when the above assumption is applied, the instruction information “13” corresponding to “push order bell A” is continuously displayed on the payout number display 16, and the instruction information is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 31. It becomes. The display of the character A may be continued, and the number of games that can be played in the “ART state” is given depending on whether or not the character A falls down at any timing after the timing (d). It is notified whether or not. For example, if the character A falls, the game number is given (for example, an image indicating “win”), and if the character A does not fall, the game number is not given (for example, “defeat”). The image shown) is notified. Note that after the number of games is given (for example, an image indicating “win”), the number of games to be given (for example, “30” games) is notified.

  Next, at timing (e), a winning determination is made as to whether or not the symbol combination displayed on the active line is “a symbol combination related to winning”. At timing (e), the instruction information is continuously displayed on the payout number display 16. That is, when the above assumption is applied, the instruction information “13” corresponding to “push order bell A” is continuously displayed on the payout number display 16. When the winning determination at the timing (e) is completed, the display of the instruction information on the payout number display 16 is not displayed before the payout at the timing (f) described later is performed.

  Next, in the timing (f), when the operation of all the stop buttons of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 is performed, "combination of symbols related to winning" is displayed. The medal will be paid out. At the time of paying out medals at the timing (f), the payout number display 16 displays the payout number of medals corresponding to the “combination of symbols related to winning”, and the liquid crystal display device 31 displays “ An image indicating that the “combination of symbols” has been displayed (an image indicating the number of medals paid out or an image indicating the acquisition of medals) is displayed. In other words, when the above assumption is applied, the payout number display 16 displays the payout number “9” of medals corresponding to “push order bell A”, and the liquid crystal display 31 indicates “the number of payout medals”. An image “9” and an image “GET!” Indicating that a medal has been acquired are displayed. In the payout number display 16, the display of the instruction information is terminated between the timing (e) and the timing (f), and the payout number display 16 is temporarily hidden, and then at the timing (f). By displaying the number of paid-out medals, it is possible to clearly distinguish the display of instruction information on the paid-out number display 16 and the display of the number of paid-out medals.

  The example of the relationship between (A) and (C) is different only in that the character A in the above example of the relationship between (A) and (B) is the character B (see FIG. 46). Since it is the same, description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In the example of FIG. 50, the display start of the instruction information by the payout number display device 16, the display start of the instruction information by the liquid crystal display device 31, and the start of the character display are at the same timing (synchronously). However, the start of display of the instruction information by the liquid crystal display device 31 and the start of display of the character may be at any timing. For example, when the transmission end timing of the instruction information command is between the timing (a) and the timing (a-1), the display is started between the timing (a) and the timing (a-1). May be. Further, the display may be started at a timing later than the timing (a-1). Further, the display start of the instruction information by the liquid crystal display device 31 and the display start of the character may not be synchronized.

(The second timing chart showing the relationship between the notification by the payout number display device and the notification by the liquid crystal display device)
Next, based on FIG. 51, the second timing chart showing the relationship between the notification by the payout number display and the notification by the liquid crystal display device will be described. 51 is different from FIG. 50 in that the display start of the instruction information by the liquid crystal display device 31 and the display start of the character are the start of the reel rotation at the timing (b), and the others are the same. Detailed description is omitted.

  Also in the example of FIG. 51, as in FIG. 50, the display start of the instruction information by the payout number display unit 16, the display start of the instruction information by the liquid crystal display device 31, and the start of the character display are at the same timing. The display start of the instruction information by the liquid crystal display device 31 and the start of the character display may be at any timing as in FIG. Note that the timing (b) in FIG. 51 constitutes a specific timing.

(The third timing chart showing the relationship between the notification by the payout number display device and the notification by the liquid crystal display device)
Next, based on FIG. 52, a third timing chart showing the relationship between the notification by the payout number display and the notification by the liquid crystal display device will be described. 52 shows the display start timing and display end timing of the instruction information displayed on the payout number display unit 16, the instruction information and character display start timing displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31, and the character display switching timing. , And the display end timing are embodied. In FIG. 52, the instruction information command described in FIGS. 47 and 48 is omitted, but the description will be made assuming that the instruction information command is transmitted at the same timing as in FIGS. FIG. 52 shows an example when the display timing of the payout number display 16 is “first timing”.

  First, when the start lever 10 is operated at the timing (a), an instruction information command is transmitted from the main control board 300 to the sub control board 400. As an example, the following description will be made assuming that the state managed by the main control board 300 is “ART added state” and the winning combination is “push order bell A”.

  Next, when the transmission of the instruction information command is completed at the timing (a-1) (at the falling edge from transmission to non-transmission), the display of the instruction information by the payout number display 16 and the instruction information by the liquid crystal display device 31 are performed. The display and the display of the character A (character A) by the liquid crystal display device 31 are started. If the above assumption is applied, at timing (a-1), the payout number display unit 16 displays instruction information “13” corresponding to “push order bell A”, and the liquid crystal display device 31 displays “ 132 "is displayed, and the character A is further displayed. Note that the timing (a-1) in FIG. 52 constitutes a specific timing.

  At timing (b), display of the instruction information by the payout number display 16 is started, and the character B is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 by switching from the character A. Therefore, the character A with a low expected number of games given is displayed at the timing (a-1), but the character B with a high expected number of games given is displayed at the timing (b).

  For example, in the case of “ART added state”, as shown in the ART added state privilege granting table (see FIG. 12), for example, in the case of “push order bell”, the number of games is given. Although it is performed, if it is “push order replay”, the number of games is not given. Therefore, in the example of FIG. 52, when the instruction information “13” is displayed on the payout number display 16 and “132” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 at the timing (a-1), the “push order bell A” is displayed. ”Or“ push order replay B1 ”. In such a situation, when the character A with a low expected number of games is displayed at the timing (a-1), at the time of the timing (a-1), the player wins the “push order replay B1”. It will make you think that you can't expect to be given the number of games. On the other hand, at the timing (b), by switching to the character B having a high expectation for the number of games to be given, the player is elected to the “push order bell A” at the time of the timing (b) and the number of games is given. It makes you think you can expect to be done. In this way, in the winning combination with different winning combinations, but with a common operation order, one winning combination gives the number of games, and the other winning combination does not give the number of games. This is because, by switching from a character with a low degree of expectation to a character with a high degree of expectation for the number of games, it is possible to reversely give an expectation for the provision of the number of games.

  Note that the timing after timing (c) is the same as that after timing (c) in FIG. In FIG. 52, the character switching timing is not limited to timing (b), and may be any timing. For example, switching may be performed at any timing from timing (b) to timing (d). Further, the number of times of switching characters can be set to an arbitrary number. For example, after switching to the character B, the character C may be switched to a character C with a higher expected number of games than the character B.

(Drawing the 4th timing chart which shows the relationship of the information with the payout number indicator and the information with the liquid crystal display device)
Next, based on FIG. 53, the 4th timing chart which shows the relationship between the alerting | reporting by the payout number display apparatus and the alerting | reporting by a liquid crystal display device is demonstrated. 53 shows the display start timing and display end timing of the instruction information displayed on the payout number display unit 16, the instruction information and character display start timing displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31, and the character display switching timing. , And the display end timing are embodied. In FIG. 53, the instruction information command described in FIGS. 47 and 48 is omitted, but the description will be made assuming that the instruction information command is transmitted at the same timing as in FIGS. FIG. 53 is an example when the display timing of the payout number display 16 is “second timing”.

  In the example of FIG. 53, when the display timing of the payout number display unit 16 is “second timing” and is “second timing”, it is shown in the instruction monitor display timing determination table (see FIG. 14). As described above, the expected number of games given is higher than when the display timing of the payout number display 16 is the “first timing”. At timing (a-1), the payout number display 16 is not displayed, but the liquid crystal display device 31 displays the character A. At the timing (a-1), the liquid crystal display device 31 does not display the operation sequence “132” of “push order bell A”. That is, at timing (a-1), when the payout number display 16 is not displayed, the player is made to recognize that the expected number of games is high. However, since there is a possibility that the winning number “00” is not assigned, the character A having a low expected number of games is displayed. As a result, since the payout number display 16 is not displayed, it can be expected that the number of games will be given. On the other hand, since the liquid crystal display device 31 displays the character A having a low expectation level for giving the number of games. Due to the contradiction arising from the relationship of the contents, it is possible to improve the game entertainment. 51, “13” is displayed on the payout number display 16 and “132” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 at the timing (b), and the character B is switched and displayed. Thereby, since the “losing” of the winning number “00” is denied by the display of the instruction information from the time of the timing (a-1), it is recognized that there is a high possibility that the number of games will be given. become. In this way, by switching from the character A displayed until then to the character B together with the display of the instruction information of “second timing”, it is possible to improve the game entertainment. Note that the timing (a-1) in FIG. 53 constitutes a specific timing.

  Note that the timing after timing (c) is the same as that after timing (c) in FIG. In FIG. 53, the character switching timing is not limited to timing (b), and may be any timing. For example, switching may be performed at any timing from timing (b) to timing (d). Further, the number of times of switching characters can be set to an arbitrary number. For example, after switching to the character B, the character C may be switched to a character C with a higher expected number of games than the character B.

(First specific example of display mode of payout number display and liquid crystal display)
Next, a first specific example of the display mode of the payout number display and the liquid crystal display device will be described with reference to FIG. 54A corresponds to (a-1) in the case of FIG. 47, and corresponds to (b) in the case of FIG. 54D corresponds to (d) in FIGS. 47 and 48, FIG. 54 (E) corresponds to (e) in FIGS. 47 and 48, and FIG. 54 (F) 47, corresponding to (f) of FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 54A, when the state managed by the main control board 300 is “ART state”, the main control board 300 performs “push order” of the winning number “22” by the internal lottery process. In order to notify the operation sequence of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 for displaying a combination of symbols related to the "9 pieces" bell on the effective line when "Bell B" is won The payout number display 16 is controlled. Specifically, the main control board 300 displays “21” on the payout number display 16, and the sub-control board 400 first sets the middle stop button 12 on the liquid crystal display device 31 via the effect control board 500. Control is performed to display an image “213” informing that the left stop button 11 is operated next and the right stop button 13 is operated last.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 54 (B), when the middle stop button 12 is operated, the “bell” symbol stops at the middle stage of the middle reel 19. The payout number display 16 continuously displays “21”, and the liquid crystal display 31 finishes displaying the image “1” displayed at the position corresponding to the middle stop button 12, and continues. The “2” image displayed at the position corresponding to the left stop button 11 and the “3” image displayed at the position corresponding to the right stop button 13 are displayed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 54C, the “bell” symbol stops at the middle of the left reel 18 by operating the left stop button 11. The payout number display 16 continues to display “21”, and the liquid crystal display 31 finishes displaying the image “2” displayed at the position corresponding to the left stop button 11, and continues. The image “3” displayed at the position corresponding to the right stop button 13 is displayed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 54D, when the right stop button 13 is operated, the “bell” symbol stops at the middle stage of the right reel 20. The payout number display 16 continuously displays “21”, and the liquid crystal display device 31 ends the notification of the operation order. That is, in FIGS. 54 (A) to (C), the portion that has become invisible due to the superimposed display by the operation order display image becomes visible after FIG. 54 (D). As a result, the display area of the liquid crystal display device 31 can be used larger than those shown in FIGS. Note that the operation order display image is “3” squares informing the operation order in the liquid crystal display device 31, and the notification of the operation order by the liquid crystal display device 31 is terminated. As shown in (F), this operation order display image itself (“three” squares informing the operation order) is intended to be erased. Further, in FIGS. 54D to 54F, a new image may be displayed on the portion used as the operation order display image in FIGS. 54A to 54C. For example, as shown in FIG. 54F, which will be described later, an image “GET!” Indicating that a medal has been acquired is displayed as a new image in the portion used as the operation order display image. Good. Further, for example, if the winning number is “22” “push order bell B”, the “bell” symbol may be displayed in the middle of the left reel 18 shown in FIG. 54C when the “bell” symbol stops. Since there are only symbol combinations related to “9” bells, there is a symbol combination related to “9” bells as new images to be displayed in FIGS. 54 (D) to (F). The display of the displayed image (for example, “bell” symbol image) may be started.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 54 (E), the main control board 300 ends the display of “21” on the payout number display 16. At the subsequent timing, as shown in FIG. 54 (F), the payout number display 16 displays the payout number “9” of the medal, and the liquid crystal display device 31 indicates that the medal has been acquired. An image “GET!” Is displayed.

(Second specific example of display mode of payout number display and liquid crystal display)
Next, a second specific example of the display mode of the payout number display device and the liquid crystal display device will be described with reference to FIG. 55A corresponds to (a-1) in FIG. 47 and corresponds to (b) in FIG. 48. 55D corresponds to (d) in FIGS. 47 and 48, FIG. 55 (E) corresponds to (e) in FIGS. 47 and 48, and FIG. 55 (F) 47, corresponding to (f) of FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 55 (A), when the state managed by the main control board 300 is the “ART state”, the main control board 300 performs “3 sheets” with the winning number “27” by the internal lottery process. When “Push order bell B” is won, the operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 for displaying the combination of symbols related to the “three pieces” bell on the effective line is notified. For this purpose, the payout number display 16 is controlled. Specifically, the main control board 300 displays “2” on the payout number display 16, and the sub-control board 400 first sets the middle stop button 12 on the liquid crystal display device 31 via the effect control board 500. Operation is notified and “-” is displayed at positions corresponding to the left stop button 11 and the right stop button 13. Note that the notification mode indicates that even the middle stop button 12 may be operated first. After the middle stop button 12 is operated, the left stop button 11 may be operated first, or the right stop button 12 may be operated. It shows that the button 13 may be operated first.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 55 (B), when the middle stop button 12 is operated, the “bell” symbol stops at the middle stage of the middle reel 19. The payout number display 16 continuously displays “2”, and the liquid crystal display 31 finishes displaying the image “1” displayed at the position corresponding to the middle stop button 12, and displays the liquid crystal display. The operation order display image in the device 31 is not displayed. In other words, when the first operation matches the predetermined operation order, such as “3 sheet pressing order bell B”, the first operation was performed in the winning combination in which the corresponding symbol combination is displayed. Based on the above, by terminating the notification of the operation order, in FIG. 55 (A), the portion that has become invisible due to the superimposed display by the operation order display image is visible after FIG. 55 (B). It becomes possible. Thereby, the display area of the liquid crystal display device 31 can be used larger than that in FIG.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 55C, the “bell” symbol is stopped on the upper stage of the left reel 18 by operating the left stop button 11. The payout number display 16 continuously displays “2”, and the liquid crystal display device 31 continues to hide the operation order display image. In FIG. 55B and subsequent figures, a point that a new image may be displayed in the portion used as the operation order display image in FIG. 55A is the same as the content described in FIG. .

  Next, as shown in FIG. 55D, the “bell” symbol stops at the lower stage of the right reel 20 when the right stop button 13 is operated. The payout number display 16 continuously displays “2”, and the liquid crystal display device 31 continues to hide the operation order display image.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 55 (E), the main control board 300 ends the display of “2” on the payout number display 16. At the subsequent timing, as shown in FIG. 55F, the payout number display 16 displays the payout number “3” of the medal, and the liquid crystal display device 31 indicates that the medal has been acquired. An image “GET!” Is displayed.

(Third specific example of display mode of payout number display and liquid crystal display)
Next, a third specific example of the display mode of the payout number display device and the liquid crystal display device will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 56 is an example showing a display mode when “special replay B” of the winning number “04” is determined as the winning combination when the state managed by the main control board 300 is “ART added state”. is there.

  First, as shown in FIG. 56A, when the start lever 10 is operated, the main control board 300 displays “3” on the payout number display 16 and the sub control board 400 is an effect control board. Via 500, the liquid crystal display device 31 is notified that the left-pointing arrow indicating that the operation is performed from the right stop button 13 and the “48” symbol constituting the special symbol is aimed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 56 (B), when the right stop button 13 is operated, the “48” symbol is stopped on the upper stage of the right reel 20. The payout number display 16 continuously displays “3”, and the liquid crystal display device 31 continues to notify that the left arrow and the “48” symbol constituting the special symbol are aimed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 56 (C), when the middle stop button 12 is operated, the “48” symbol is stopped at the middle stage of the middle reel 19. The payout number display 16 continuously displays “3”, and the liquid crystal display device 31 continues to notify that the left arrow and the “48” symbol constituting the special symbol are aimed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 56 (D), when the left stop button 11 is operated, the symbol “48” is stopped at the lower stage of the left reel 18 and the symbol related to “48” is displayed on the right-up line. The combination will be displayed. Then, the display of “3” on the payout number display 16 is ended, and the liquid crystal display device 31 notifies that the number of games that can be played in the ART state has been given. In FIG. 56D, it is notified that the “30” game has been awarded.

  That is, when “Special Replay B” of the winning number “04” is determined as the winning combination in the “ART added state”, an effect as shown in FIG. 56 is performed, and as a result of the effect, a combination of special symbols Is displayed and the number of games in the ART state is given. Even when the combination of special symbols cannot be displayed, the number of games in the ART state may be given based on the determination of “special replay B”.

(Fourth specific example of display mode of payout number display and liquid crystal display)
Next, a fourth specific example of the display mode of the payout number display device and the liquid crystal display device will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 57 shows an example of a display mode when “special replay A” of the winning number “03” is determined as the winning combination when the state managed by the main control board 300 is “ART added state”. is there. Note that FIGS. 57A to 57C are the same as FIGS. 56A to 56C, and a description thereof will be omitted.

  In FIG. 57 (D), the left stop button 11 is operated, so that the “bell” symbol is stopped at the lower part of the left reel 18 and the symbol combination related to “48” is not displayed. Yes. In this case, for example, a “48” symbol is arranged below the “bell” symbol of the left reel 18, and an attempt was made to stop the “48” symbol below the left reel 18. With the symbol stop control, the “48” symbol stops below the lower stage of the left reel 18 (so-called frame bottom). Then, the display of “3” on the payout number display 16 is ended, and the liquid crystal display device 31 notifies that the number of games that can be played in the ART state has not been given.

  That is, when “Special Replay A” with the winning number “03” is determined as the winning combination in the “ART added state”, an effect as shown in FIG. 57 is performed, and as a result of the effect, a combination of special symbols Is not displayed and the number of games in the ART state is not given. Thus, in the relationship with FIG. 56, the result shown in FIG. 56D or the result shown in FIG. 57D can be obtained, or the player's attention can be continued until the third stop. It is possible to improve the gaming interest in the “art addition state”.

(Fifth specific example of display mode of payout number display and liquid crystal display)
Next, a fifth specific example of the display mode of the payout number display and the liquid crystal display will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 58 is an example showing a display mode when “normal replay” of the winning number “01” is determined as the winning combination when the state managed by the main control board 300 is “ART added state”. . Note that in the “ART added state” in the present embodiment, not only “Special Replay B” in FIG. 56 and “Special Replay A” in FIG. 57 but “Normal Replay” with the winning number “01” is determined. Sometimes, an effect to stop the special symbol shown in FIG. 56 or FIG. 57 is performed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 58 (A), when the start lever 10 is operated, the main control board 300 hides the payout number display 16 and the sub control board 400 passes through the effect control board 500. Thus, the liquid crystal display device 31 is notified that the left-pointing arrow indicating the operation from the right stop button 13 and the “48” symbol constituting the special symbol are aimed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 58 (B), the operation of the right stop button 13 causes the “48” symbol to stop on the upper stage of the right reel 20 and “replay” on the lower stage of the right reel 20. The symbol stops. Note that the payout number display device 16 remains non-displayed, and the liquid crystal display device 31 continues to notify that the left arrow and the “48” symbol constituting the special symbol are aimed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 58 (C), when the middle stop button 12 is operated, the “48” symbol is stopped at the middle stage of the middle reel 19 and the “replay” symbol is placed at the lower stage of the middle reel 19. Stops. Note that the payout number display device 16 remains non-displayed, and the liquid crystal display device 31 continues to notify that the left arrow and the “48” symbol constituting the special symbol are aimed.

  FIG. 58D shows that the “replay” symbol is stopped at the lower part of the left reel 18 by the operation of the left stop button 11, and the symbol combination related to “48” is not displayed. Yes. Then, the payout number display device 16 remains non-displayed, and the liquid crystal display device 31 notifies that the number of games that can be played in the ART state has not been given.

  That is, when “normal replay” of the winning number “02” is determined as the winning combination in the “ART added state”, an effect as shown in FIG. 58 is performed, and as a result of the effect, a combination of special symbols is displayed. The number of games in the ART state is not given without being displayed. Although not shown, when “Special Replay” of the winning number “03” is determined as the winning combination in the “ART added state”, the same effects as the effects shown in FIGS. 58 (A) to (C) 58D, a special symbol combination is displayed as a result of the effect to notify that the number of games in the ART state is to be given. As a result, the payout number display 16 is displayed, the example of FIG. 56 in which the special symbols are aligned, the payout number display 16 is displayed, the example of FIG. 57 in which the special symbols are not aligned, and the payout number display 16 are displayed. The example of FIG. 58 in which the special symbols are not aligned without being displayed and the example in which the special symbols are aligned without displaying the payout number display 16 (when “special replay” is determined in FIG. 58) While performing common effects (FIGS. 56 to 58 (A) to (C)) for prompting the symbols to be stopped, the effects are different from each other (FIGS. 56 to 58 (D)), thereby providing a game The user's attention can be continued until the third stop, and the game entertainment in the “ART added state” can be improved.

  The effects shown in FIG. 56 to FIG. 58 are effects performed when the state managed by the main control board 300 is the “ART added state”, but are not limited to the “ART added state”, and other states You may go on. For example, effects shown in FIGS. 56 to 58 may be performed in the “ART state”. In addition, a “chance state” is provided that has a higher probability of shifting from the “normal state” to the “ART state” than the “normal state”, and in the “chance state”, the effects shown in FIGS. You may go. In this case, when the transition to the “ART state” is determined, the special symbols are stopped together, and when the transition to the “ART state” is not determined, the special symbols are stopped without being aligned. Is assumed.

(Sixth specific example of display mode of payout number display and liquid crystal display)
Next, a sixth specific example of the display mode of the payout number display and the liquid crystal display device will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 59, when the state managed by the main control board 300 is one of the states “01” to “04” shown in FIG. 7, the winning numbers “32” to “34” are selected as the winning combination. When “BB” of “” is determined, the display form of the payout number display device and the liquid crystal display device is shown.

  In FIG. 59, FIG. 59A corresponds to “red BB” of the winning number “32”, and FIG. 59B corresponds to “blue BB” of the winning number “33”. FIG. 59C corresponds to “yellow BB” of the winning number “34”. That is, as shown in FIG. 59 (A), the payout number display 16 is not displayed even when the liquid crystal display device 31 is notified that the symbol related to “red BB” is stopped. As shown in FIG. 59 (B), even if the liquid crystal display device 31 is notified that the symbol related to “blue BB” is stopped, the payout number display 16 is not displayed. 59 (C), even if the liquid crystal display device 31 is notified that the symbol related to “yellow BB” is stopped, It is hidden.

(Seventh specific example of display mode of payout number display and liquid crystal display)
Next, based on FIG. 60, a seventh specific example of the display mode of the payout number display and the liquid crystal display device will be described. FIG. 60 is an example of an effect using the operation order and the corresponding ID described in FIG. Further, in the winning combination in which the combination of the corresponding symbols is displayed when the first operation matches the predetermined operation order, such as “three-push order bell B” described in FIG. This is also a modification of the example in which the operation order display image on the liquid crystal display device 31 is not displayed based on the above operation.

  First, as shown in FIG. 60A, the payout number display 16 displays the ID “24” shown in FIG. 45, and the liquid crystal display 31 displays “−” at a position corresponding to the left stop button 11. And “?” Is displayed at a position corresponding to the middle stop button 12 and the right stop button 13. That is, a selection effect that predicts to the player whether the stop button to be operated first is the middle stop button 12 or the right stop button 13 is performed. Since the winning combination is “3-sheet push order bell B”, it is correct to operate the middle stop button 12 first.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 60 (B), when the middle stop button 12 is operated first, the “bell” symbol stops at the middle stage of the middle reel 19. In this case, the display of the payout number display device 16 is continued, but the liquid crystal display device 31 displays the image “correct answer” indicating that the operation order is matched, while the operation order display image and the character image are not displayed. To do. The effect shown in FIG. 60 may be performed when the state managed by the main control board 300 is the “ART state” or the “ART added state”.

(Eighth specific example of display mode of payout number display and liquid crystal display)
Next, based on FIG. 61, an eighth specific example of the display mode of the payout number display and the liquid crystal display device will be described. In FIG. 61, unlike FIG. 60, it is predicted to the player whether the first stop button to be operated is the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, or the right stop button 13. It shows that the selection effect is being performed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 61A, the payout number display 16 displays the ID “25” shown in FIG. 45, and the liquid crystal display device 31 has a left stop button 11, a middle stop button 12, and a right stop button. “?” Is displayed at a position corresponding to 13. That is, a selection effect is performed in which the player predicts whether the stop button to be operated first is the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, or the right stop button 13. Since the winning combination is “3-sheet push order bell C”, it is correct to operate the right stop button 13 first.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 61 (B), the “bell” symbol stops at the lower stage of the right reel 20 when the right stop button 13 is first operated. In this case, the display of the payout number display device 16 is continued, but the liquid crystal display device 31 displays the image “correct answer” indicating that the operation order is matched, while the operation order display image and the character image are not displayed. To do. The effect shown in FIG. 61 may be performed when the state managed by the main control board 300 is the “ART state” or the “ART added state”.

(Ninth specific example of display mode of payout number display and liquid crystal display)
Next, based on FIG. 62, a ninth specific example of the display mode of the payout number display and the liquid crystal display device will be described. As in FIG. 59, FIG. 62 performs a selection effect in which the player predicts whether the first stop button to be operated is the middle stop button 12 or the right stop button 13, and the next operation This shows that a selection effect that is predicted by the player as to whether the stop button to be performed is the left stop button 11 or the right stop button 13 is being performed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 62A, the payout number display 16 displays the ID “20” shown in FIG. 45, and the liquid crystal display 31 displays “−” at a position corresponding to the left stop button 11. And “?” Is displayed at a position corresponding to the middle stop button 12 and the right stop button 13. That is, a selection effect that predicts to the player whether the stop button to be operated first is the middle stop button 12 or the right stop button 13 is performed. Since the winning combination is “push order bell C”, it is correct to operate the middle stop button 12 first.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 62 (B), when the middle stop button 12 is operated first, the “bell” symbol stops at the middle stage of the middle reel 19. In this case, the display of the payout number display unit 16 continues, and the liquid crystal display device 31 displays “?” At a position corresponding to the left stop button 11 and “−” at a position corresponding to the middle stop button 12. And “?” Is displayed at a position corresponding to the right stop button 13. That is, a selection effect is performed in which the player predicts whether the stop button to be operated next is the left stop button 11 or the right stop button 13. Since the winning combination is “push order bell C”, it is correct to operate the right stop button 13 first.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 62C, the “bell” symbol is stopped at the middle stage of the right reel 20 by the next operation of the right stop button 13. In this case, the display of the payout number display device 16 is continued, but the liquid crystal display device 31 displays the image “correct answer” indicating that the operation order is matched, while the operation order display image and the character image are not displayed. To do. 62 may be performed when the state managed by the main control board 300 is the “ART state” or the “ART added state”.

(Control when winning bonus)
Next, based on FIG. 63, the control at the time of winning the “BB” explained in FIG. 59 will be described. FIG. 63 will be described assuming that “red BB” with a winning number “32” is won as the winning combination.

  First, FIG. 63A shows the control performed by the main control board 300. That is, when “red BB” is determined as the winning combination in the “1” game, the condition device command to be transmitted to the sub-control board 400 is not transmitted as “red BB” but as “BB”. Send. The conditional device command “BB” cannot specify any of “red BB”, “blue BB”, and “yellow BB”, and simply indicates that “BB” has been won. It is. The instruction monitor is “non-display”. Then, a conditional device command “red BB” is transmitted to the sub-control board 400 at the “4” game after the “3” game has elapsed from the game won for “red BB”. Thereby, the sub-control board 400 can recognize the winning of “red BB” out of “BB”.

  Next, FIG. 63B shows control performed by the sub control board 400. That is, when “red BB” is determined as the winning combination in the “1” game, a conditional device command “BB” is received. The sub-control board 400 controls the effect control board 500 so that the liquid crystal display device 31 receives the notification “bonus confirmation” by receiving the condition device command “BB”. Then, in the “2” game and the “3” game, control is performed so that the notification of “bonus confirmation” is continuously performed, and after the game “3” has elapsed from the game selected as “Red BB”, In the 4th game, by receiving a conditional device command “red BB” from the main control board 300, the effect control board 500 is controlled so that notification such as “aiming for red BB” is performed. As a result, during the predetermined number of games from one of the “BB” winning games, no bonus information is displayed on the instruction monitor, and any bonus is also won on the liquid crystal display device 31. Since the player is not notified of the bonus, it is possible to operate the stop button while allowing the player to predict which bonus has been won. Such a configuration is more effective when a plurality of “BBs” are provided.

  Note that the predetermined number of games from the winning game “BB” to the transmission of the winning “BB” conditional device command may be any number of games. For example, when “3” “BBs” are provided as in the present embodiment, it is more effective to configure the game with “3” games corresponding to the number of “BB”. For example, in the “2” game in FIG. 63, an attempt was made to stop the “blue BB” symbol on the active line, but the “yellow BB” symbol was placed on the active line in the “3” game. This is because if there is an attempt to stop but it does not stop, the remaining is only the possibility of “red BB”, so there is no need to configure the predetermined number of games with a larger number of games.

  A plurality of predetermined games may be provided. For example, in addition to the “3” game, a game composed of “2” games is provided, and when “BB” is won, the predetermined number of games is determined by lottery. Good. In addition, when the predetermined number of games is determined, information related to the predetermined number of games is transmitted from the main control board 300 to the sub control board 400, and the sub control board 400 provides continuous effects over the predetermined number of games. May be executed.

  In FIG. 63A, the display of the instruction monitor of the “2” game and the “3” game may be controlled to be displayed or hidden depending on the state and the winning combination. For example, when “BB” is won when the state managed in the main control board 300 is the “normal state”, the “2” game and the “3” game are instructed regardless of the winning combination. Is displayed, and when the state managed in the main control board 300 is “ART state”, “BB” is won and the “2” game or “3” game “ When the “order bell” is won, it is assumed that information related to the winning combination of the “push order bell” won is displayed on the instruction monitor.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the management state is the ART addition state and the normal replay combination or the special replay combination is determined, the main control board 300 is selected in the payout number display 16. When the special replay A combination or the special replay B combination is determined without displaying the information related to the combination, the payout number display unit 16 displays the information related to the winning combination. When the winning combination is determined, the sub control board 400 causes the liquid crystal display device 31 to notify that the special symbol (“48” symbol) is aimed and stopped on the effective line (for example, (A) to (C) in FIGS. 55 to 57 are controlled. Therefore, when the normal replay role is won, when the special replay role is won, when the special replay A role is won, and when the special replay B role is won, the above-mentioned effects are performed, so that the opportunities for the effects to be increased are increased. Can do. On the other hand, in the normal replay role and the special replay role, information related to the winning role is displayed on the payout number display 16 while performing the same effects as the special replay A role and special replay B role. Since no display is performed, it is possible to prevent an increase in the control burden on the main control board even if the opportunity for the above-mentioned effects to be increased.

  In the present embodiment, the main control board 300 constitutes main control means for determining a winning combination based on the start operation by the player of the present invention.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control board 400 constitutes a sub-control unit that controls execution of a predetermined effect according to the present invention.

  In the present embodiment, symbols arranged on each reel (designs arranged on symbol positions “00” to “20” of each reel) constitute a plurality of symbols of the present invention.

  In the present embodiment, the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 constitute stop operation means provided for each of the plurality of reels of the present invention.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the payout number display device 16 constitutes a main display means controlled by the main control means of the present invention.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 31 comprises the production | presentation means controlled by the sub-control means of this invention.

  In the present embodiment, the “normal state” in the state “01” constitutes the normal state of the present invention, and the “ART added state” in the state “04” constitutes the specific state of the present invention. Note that the “ART state” of the state “03” can be applied as the specific state.

  In this embodiment, the winning combination with the winning number “01” and the winning number “02” constitutes the first winning combination of the present invention, and the winning number “03” and the winning number “04” The winning combination constitutes the second winning combination of the present invention.

  In the present embodiment, the number of games given to the player in the “ART added state” in the state “04” constitutes a privilege advantageous to the player of the present invention. Note that the privilege advantageous to the player is not limited to the number of games, and may be a privilege such as shifting the state during ART to an advantageous state.

  In the present embodiment, the winning combination with the winning number “01” constitutes a winning combination that does not give a privilege advantageous to the player in the first winning combination of the present invention, and the winning combination with the winning number “02”. Constitutes a winning combination that gives a privilege advantageous to the player in the first winning combination of the present invention.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the winning combination with the winning number “03” constitutes a winning combination that does not give a privilege advantageous to the player in the second winning combination of the present invention, and the winning combination with the winning number “04”. Constitutes a winning combination that gives a privilege advantageous to the player in the second winning combination of the present invention.

  In the present embodiment, the special symbol (“48” symbol) performed in the liquid crystal display device 31 is instructed to stop aiming on the effective line (for example, (A) to (A in FIGS. 55 to 57). C) etc. constitute a common effect of the present invention.

  In the present embodiment, a gaming machine used for a swivel type gaming machine (slot machine) equipped with an ART has been described, but it may be applied to a gaming machine equipped with an AT or RT.

  In this embodiment, the ART is managed on the main control board 300, but the ART may be managed on the sub-control board 400.

  In the present embodiment, a gaming machine having an ART managed by the number of games has been described. However, the difference number of medals (the difference between the number of medals paid out and the number of medals inserted is predetermined). It may be applied to a gaming machine having an ART managed by having reached the number of

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

1 gaming machine 2 cabinet 3 front door 4 hinge mechanism 5 keyhole 6 medal slot 7 BET lever 7 sw lever switch 8 MAXBET button 8 sw MAXBET switch 9 settlement button 9 sw settlement switch 10 start lever 10 sw start switch 11 left stop button 11 sw left stop switch 12 Intermediate stop button 12sw Intermediate stop switch 13 Right stop button 13sw Right stop switch 14 Selector 14s Selector sensor 15 Stored number display 16 Discharged number display 16a 1st segment 16b 2nd segment 16c 3rd segment 16d 4th segment 16e 5th segment 16f 6th segment 16g 7th segment 16h 8th segment 16i 9th segment 16j 10th segment 16k 11th segment 16l 12th segment 16m 13th segment 16n 14th segment 16o 15th segment 16p 16th segment 17 s Door open / close sensor 18 Left reel 19 Middle reel 20 Right reel 21 Production button 21 s Production button sensor 22 Cross key 22 s Cross key sensor 23 Display window 24 Receptacle unit 25 Medal payout port 30 External concentration terminal board 31 Liquid crystal display device 32 LED
33 Speaker 100 Status board 150 Reel control board 151 Left stepping motor 152 Middle stepping motor 153 Right stepping motor 154s Left reel sensor 155s Middle reel sensor 156s Right reel sensor 200 Power board 201 Power button 201sw Power switch 202 Hopper 202s Hopper sensor 300 Main control Board 301 Main CPU
302 Main ROM
303 Main RAM
304 Main random number generator 400 Sub control board 401 Sub CPU
402 Sub ROM
403 Sub RAM
404 Sub-random number generator 500 Production control board 501 Production control CPU
502 Production control ROM
503 Production control RAM
504 CGROM
505 Sound source IC
506 Sound source ROM
507 VDP

In order to solve such a problem, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a main control unit that determines a winning combination based on a start operation performed by a player, and a sub-control that controls execution of a predetermined effect. In a gaming machine comprising a control means, a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface, a predetermined line that can be visually recognized by the player and can stop the symbols, and each of the plurality of reels Correspondingly provided stop operation means, main display means controlled by the main control means, and rendering means controlled by the sub control means, the main control means as the winning combination, It is possible to determine the first winning combination and the second winning combination different from the first winning combination, and control the specific state advantageous to the player compared with the normal state, and the specific Condition When the first winning combination is determined as the winning combination, the main display means does not display the information related to the winning combination in the determined first winning combination, and the first winning combination is displayed as the winning combination. when determining the second winning combination, the in the main display unit to display the determined information related to the winning combination in the second winning combination was, the sub-control means, the front Ri by the main control unit SL If the first winning combination has been determined, it is capable of executing an effect to encourage stopping the special symbols to the predetermined line as the predetermined effect to be executed in the presentation means, the second by the main control unit When the winning combination is determined, it is possible to execute an effect that prompts the special symbol to be stopped on the predetermined line as the predetermined effect executed by the effect means. , Characterized in that.

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine comprising main control means for determining a winning combination based on a start operation performed by a player, and sub-control means for controlling execution of a predetermined effect,
A plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface;
Stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels;
Main display means controlled by the main control means;
Production means controlled by the sub-control means;
With
The main control means includes
As the winning combination, it is possible to determine a first winning combination and a second winning combination different from the first winning combination,
The specific state advantageous to the player as compared with the normal state is controlled, and when the first winning combination is determined as the winning combination in the specific state, the main display means determines the first determined When the second winning combination is determined as the winning combination without displaying the information related to the winning combination in the winning combination, the main display means relates to the winning combination determined in the second winning combination. Display information,
The sub-control means includes
Execution of a common effect as the predetermined effect executed by the effect means when the first winning combination is determined by the main control means and when the second winning combination is determined by the main control means Is possible to control,
A gaming machine characterized by that.