JP2019118494A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of increasing a ball-putout feeling and a sense of exaltation of a player, executing a performance full of variety, and enhancing interest in a game.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: putout control means for putting out a prescribed number of game media according to satisfaction of a putout opportunity; and putout notification performance control means capable of executing a putout notification performance for reporting putout of game media in satisfaction of the putout opportunity. The putout notification performance control means limits execution of the putout notification performance in satisfaction of a predetermined condition when the putout opportunity is satisfied.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 31

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, there has been provided a gaming machine which suppresses the reduction of the player's interest due to the monotonous game during the bonus being given when a bonus such as a bonus is given. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine which can vary the effects according to the number of times of the digested game during the bonus. In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, it is possible to increase the player's interest by avoiding the monotonous impression of the game during the bonus by performing different effects according to the number of times of the digested game during the bonus. It is assumed.

JP 2007-289544 A

  However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, different effects are simply provided during the bonus, and effects regarding the balls obtained during the bonus are not performed. Therefore, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the player can not always obtain a feeling of withdrawal by the effect performed during the bonus, and can not sufficiently increase the player's interest.

  Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine which can give a player a feeling of saliency and enhance the sense of exhilaration and improve the interest of the game.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention provided to solve the above-mentioned problems, the payout control means for paying out a prescribed number of gaming media in response to the fulfillment of the payout trigger, and the gaming medium when the payout trigger is established. And a payout notification effect control unit capable of executing a payout notification effect for reporting a payout of the payout, and the payout notification effect control unit is configured to, when the payout trigger is established, indicate that the predetermined condition is satisfied. It is characterized by restricting the execution of the effect.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to perform the effect with sharpening by providing a case where the payout notification effect is restricted while the payout notification effect is performed to enhance the player's feeling of withdrawal and exaltation. Thereby, the gaming machine of the present invention can improve the interest of the game.

It is a figure showing an example of the front view of the gaming machine concerning a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal structure of the cabinet of the game machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the back surface of the front door of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the block diagram of the whole game machine of the game machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol arrangement | positioning table of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol code table of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows the relationship of a winning area of the gaming machine of FIG. 1, the operation order of a stop button, a prize etc. It is a figure which shows an example of the winning area determination table for RT0 of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the elected area determination table for RT1 of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the elected area determination table for RT2 of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the winning area determination table for RT3 of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the game state transfer figure of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the state management table of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the state transfer figure of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of a 1st ART precursor state transition lottery table. It is a figure which shows an example of the ART preparation state distribution table of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the promotion lottery table of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the 1st ART precursor production | presentation game number determination table of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the 2nd ART precursor state transition lottery table of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the 2nd ART pro-event effect game number determination table of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the additional precursor state transition lottery table of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the additional precursor production | presentation game number determination table of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the number setting table of additional setting of a game machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the setting suggestion presentation determination table of the game machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the setting suggestion effect of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the presentation determination table of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a timing chart which shows the flow of the game of the gaming machine of FIG. 1, and the lottery performed in each state. It is a figure which shows the animation displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation pattern of the delivery alert | indication production according to the state of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows the 1st example of the delivery alerting | reporting effect of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows the 2nd example of the discharge | payout notification production of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the payment notification-by-payout notification effect pattern of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a timing chart which shows the example of execution of the payment information effect in the 2nd ART state of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the discharge | release alerting | reporting production of the game machine of FIG. It is a timing chart which shows the production in the game of the 2nd ART precursor state of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the 2nd ART pro-effect of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the notice operation effect of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a timing chart which shows an effect in a game of a pre-emptive state of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation in the additional hit notification game of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a timing chart which shows production of a promotion success / failure notification game of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation in the promotion hit / not informing game of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a timing chart which shows the production in the game of the 3rd ART state of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a timing chart which shows an effect in a game when an episode effect of a game machine of Drawing 1 is performed. FIG. 7 is a timing chart showing the presence or absence of a payout notification effect in a second ART state of the gaming machine of FIG. 1. It is a figure which shows an example of the presentation performed by the start game of the gaming machine of FIG. FIG. 7 is a timing chart showing effects produced in the final game of the gaming machine of FIG. 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode of the total acquisition number of sheets of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows the program start process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the main loop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the start lever check process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the setting suggestion production | presentation decision processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery process in the main control board. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing processing when setting a reel rotation start acceptance command in the main control board; It is a figure which shows the process for normal states in a main control board. It is a figure showing processing for the 1st ART precursor state in a main control board. It is a figure showing processing for ART preparation state in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the process for 1st ART states in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd ART precursor state transition determination processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the process for 2nd ART precursor states in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the process for 2nd ART states in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the process for the additional precursor state in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the process for 3rd ART states in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the reel rotation start preparation process in a main control board. It is a figure showing processing under reel rotation in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the display determination processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the process at the time of the display determination command setting in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the process at the time of the red 7 * follow replay display in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the process at the time of the blank display in a main control board. It is a figure showing the game state transition processing in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the main board | substrate communication processing in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation decision processing at the time of reel rotation start reception reception command reception in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the presentation determination processing at the time of display determination command reception in a sub control board. It is a figure showing an example of the front view of the game machine concerning a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 80 is a diagram showing an example of a block diagram of the gaming machine of FIG. 77. FIG. 80 is a view showing an example of a jackpot determination table of the gaming machine of FIG. 77. 77 A diagram showing an example of a jackpot symbol determination table of the gaming machine of FIG. 77, and an example of distribution of jackpot types. FIG. 77 is a timing chart showing the jackpot game of the gaming machine of FIG. 77. FIG. 77 A diagram showing an example of the jackpot type of the gaming machine of FIG. 77 and the presence or absence of a payout notification effect. FIG. 77 is a timing chart showing a jackpot according to the specific symbol D of the gaming machine of FIG. 77, and a jackpot game according to the specific symbol E; FIG. 78 A diagram showing an example of a jackpot notification and an opening effect of the gaming machine of FIG. 77. FIG. FIG. 80 A drawing showing an example of a rank up determination effect of the gaming machine of FIG. 77. FIG. 80 A diagram showing an example of a type of payout trigger of the gaming machine of FIG. 77 and a pattern of payout notification effect. FIG. 80 A diagram showing an example of a payout notification effect of the gaming machine of FIG. 77. FIG. 80 A diagram showing a payout notification image and a total payout number display image of the gaming machine of FIG. 77. FIG. 80 is a timing chart showing the presence or absence of a payout effect when a predetermined number of jackpots of the gaming machine of FIG. 77 are continued. FIG. 80 is a timing chart showing the presence or absence of a payout notification display and a payout notification sound of the gaming machine of FIG. 77. FIG. 80 is a diagram showing an example of a payout notification sound of the gaming machine of FIG. 77. FIG. 80 is a timing chart showing the presence or absence of a payout notification sound when there is an over-winning of the gaming machine in FIG. 77. FIG. FIG. 80 A view showing an example of execution of an effect when there is an over-winning of the gaming machine in FIG. 77. FIG. 80 is a timing chart showing the presence or absence of a payout notification sound when a player wins a second starting opening during the jackpot game of the gaming machine of FIG. 77. FIG. FIG. 80 A view showing an example of execution of effects when a player wins a second starting opening during a jackpot game of the gaming machine of FIG. 77.

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

First Embodiment
The gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is a reeled gaming machine (slot machine). The gaming machine 1 pays out a specified number of medals (game media) in response to the establishment of the payout trigger. In addition, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment reports “dispense notification effect” in which the payout of medals is notified when an opportunity for payout of medals (hereinafter sometimes referred to simply as “payout trigger”) is established. Is made executable.

  Furthermore, the gaming machine 1 may limit the execution of the payout notification effect when the payout trigger is established. Specifically, when one payout trigger is established, the gaming machine 1 may execute a payout notification effect or may not execute a payout notification effect. The mode of the payout notification effect executed by the gaming machine 1 and the details in the case where the gaming machine 1 restricts the payout notification effect when the payout trigger is established will be described in detail later.

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

(A game machine 1)
The gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment is composed of a cabinet 2 to be described later, a front door 3 and the like.

(Cabinet 2, hinge mechanism 2a, front door 3)
The cabinet 2 is a substantially rectangular box and has an opening on the front side. Further, the front door 3 is pivotally supported by the hinge mechanism 2 a provided on the front left side of the cabinet 2 so as to be able to open and close.

(Keyhole 4)
The keyhole 4 is provided on the center right side of the front door 3 and is provided to unlock the front door 3 by a locking device (not shown). Here, when a store clerk or the like of the game shop performs maintenance work, changes of setting values, etc., unlocking of a locking device (not shown) provided on the front door 3 is performed. First, a dedicated key (not shown) is inserted into the keyhole 4 of the front door 3 and the lock is unlocked by pivoting a predetermined angle clockwise. Next, the front door 3 is opened, and maintenance work, change of setting values, and the like are performed. Then, when the maintenance work, the change of the setting value, etc. are completed, the front door 3 is locked by closing it.

(Side lamp 5a, 5b)
The side lamps 5a and 5b are provided on the left and right ends of the front door 3 in a front view, and incorporate high brightness light emitting diodes. The side lamps 5a and 5b are designed with shapes, colors, patterns, patterns, etc. that appeal to the player's vision. The side lamps 5a, 5b are designed by the effect control board 410 described below at a predetermined timing such as during an ART state described later. Control to turn on or blink is performed. The side lamps 5a and 5b may be collectively referred to as "side lamps 5".

(Medical insertion slot 6)
The medal insertion slot 6 is provided on the right side in a front view of a cross key 19 described later, and is provided for the player to insert a medal.

(1 BET button 7)
The 1 BET button 7 is provided below the start lamp 23 described later, and is provided to use "1" medals of the credited medals for playing a game.

(MAX-BET button 8)
The MAX-BET button 8 is provided on the right side of the 1 BET button 7 in a front view, and among the stored (credited) medals, the maximum number of medals that can be used in one game (one game) is used for gaming It is provided. Here, in the present embodiment, in one game, the maximum value of usable medals is “3”. The 1 BET button 7 and the MAX-BET button 8 may be collectively referred to as "BET buttons 7, 8".

(Settlement button 9)
The settlement button 9 is provided below the 1 BET button 7 and is provided to perform settlement of stored medals among medals obtained by the player. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of medals that can be stored is "50".

(Start lever 10)
The start lever 10 is provided on the right side of the settlement button 9 in a front view, and is provided for detecting a start operation by which a player starts to rotate the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c described later. ing. Here, based on the detection of the start operation by the player, the main control board 300 described later starts processing of acquiring hard random numbers and rotation of the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b and the right reel 17c described later. Do the process. The grip ball portion of the start lever 10 is formed of a translucent resin, and a start lever effect lamp 42 described later is built in the grip ball portion. And the below-mentioned effect control board 410 performs lighting / blink control of the lamp | ramp 42 for start lever effects based on predetermined conditions being satisfied. Thereby, an effect appealing to the player's vision is performed.

(Left stop button 11, middle stop button 12, right stop button 13, stop button unit 14)
The left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12 and the right stop button 13 are provided on the right side of the start lever 10 in a front view, and are unitized by the stop button unit 14. The left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 are provided to detect a stop operation that causes the player to stop the rotation of the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c described later. It is done. The left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 may be collectively referred to as "stop buttons 11, 12, 13".

(Return button 15)
The return button 15 is provided on the right side of the stop button unit 14 in a front view. In addition, the return button 15 is provided for returning the clogged medal when the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 is clogged to the selector 16 described later.

(Selector 16)
The selector 16 is provided inside the medal insertion slot 6, and is provided to determine whether or not the material, shape, and the like of the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 are appropriate. Further, the selector 16 is provided with a medal sensor 16s for detecting the passage of a proper medal. When it is determined by the medal sensor 16s that the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 is the proper medal, the appropriate medal is guided to the hopper 520 described later by the hopper guide member 522 described later. Do. On the other hand, when it is determined by the medal sensor 16s that the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 is not the proper medal, the medal is discharged from the medal payout opening 33 described later by the guide member 523 described later.

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

(Effect button 18)
The effect button 18 is provided on the right side of the MAX-BET button 8 in a front view, and is provided for the player to operate at a predetermined timing. The effect button detection switch 18sw is connected to the effect button 18, and the sub control board 400 described later detects the operation of the effect control board 410 described later when the effect button detection switch 18sw detects the operation of the effect button 18. The control of the liquid crystal display device 46 described later is performed via this. It is also possible to share the 1 BET button 7 and the MAX-BET button 8 with the effect button 18 without providing the effect button 18. In this case, the main control board 300 described later detects (a) operation of the 1-BET button 7 sw, and (b) operation of the MAX-BET button 8 is detected by the (b) MAX-BET switch 8 sw. In this case, control is performed to transmit a predetermined command to a sub control board 400 described later. Then, a sub control substrate 400 described later controls the liquid crystal display device 46 described later based on the reception of a predetermined command. Thereby, since it is not necessary to separately provide the effect button 18, the number of parts can be reduced.

(Cross key 19)
The cross key 19 is provided on the right side of the effect button 18 in a front view, and can be pressed in at least two directions (usually four directions), and is provided for the player to operate at a predetermined timing. In addition, the cross key 19 is connected to the cross key detection switch 19 sw, and when the cross key detection switch 19 sw detects the operation of the cross key 19, the sub control board 400 described later The control of the liquid crystal display device 46 described later is performed via this.

(Panel 20)
The panel 20 includes a display window 21, effect lamps 22a to 22j, start lamps 23, BET lamps 24a to 24c, a storage quantity indicator 25, gaming status indicator 26, payout number indicator 27, throwable indicator 28, It comprises a game display lamp 29 and stop operation order display lamps 30a to 30c.

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

(Demonstration lamps 22a to 22j)
The effect lamps 22a to 22j are provided on the back sides of the transmission parts at the left and right ends of the panel 20, and emit light under predetermined conditions to notify of the current state (for example, the ART state described later) Provided in More specifically, the effect lamps 22a to 22e are provided on the left side of the display window 21 in a front view, and the effect lamps 22f to 22j are provided on the right side of the display window 21 in a front view. The effect lamps 22a to 22j may be collectively referred to as "effect lamp 22".

(Start lamp 23)
The start lamp 23 is provided above the 1 BET button 7 and is provided to notify whether it is possible to receive the start operation of the start lever 10 or not. Specifically, when (3) "3" medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot 6, the main control board 300 (b) when the number of stored medals is "3" or more, The start lamp is displayed when the combination of symbols related to replay (c) described later is displayed on the effective line when the number of inserted cards is "3" by the operation of the BET buttons 7 and 8. By lighting 23, control is performed to notify that it is possible to receive a start operation by the start lever 10.

(BET lamps 24a to 24c)
The BET lamps 24a to 24c are provided on the right side in a front view of the start lamp 23, and are provided to notify the number of inserted medals to be used for the game. Specifically, when the number of inserted medals used for the game is "1", the BET lamp 24a lights up, and when the number of inserted medals used for the game is "2", the BET lamp 24a is displayed. 24b lights up, and the BET lamp 24c lights up when the inserted number of medals used for the game is "3". The BET lamps 24a to 24c may be collectively referred to as "BET lamp 24".

(Reserved number indicator 25)
The stored-number indicator 25 is provided on the right side of the BET lamp 24 in a front view. Further, the stored number indicator 25 is provided to display the stored number of medals stored in the gaming machine 1, which is a token of the player.

(Playing status display lamps 26a, 26b)
The gaming state display lamps 26 a and 26 b are provided on the right side of the stored number display 25 in a front view. In addition, the gaming state display lamps 26a and 26b are informed of the current gaming state by the light emission control by the main control board 300. The gaming state display lamps 26a and 26b may be collectively referred to as "the gaming state display lamp 26".

(Payout number indicator 27)
The number-of-payouts indicator 27 is provided on the right side of the gaming state display lamp 26b in a front view. Further, the payout number display 27 is provided to display the payout number of medals to be paid out according to the combination of the symbols arranged on the activated line activated by operating the BET buttons 7 and 8. . Further, the payout number display 27 is provided to indicate that an error state has occurred when the gaming machine 1 has an error state.

  Here, in the present embodiment, among the three symbols of the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c displayed in the display window 21, the valid line is a symbol displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 17a, Only the “right-down line” in which the symbol displayed in the middle step of the middle reel 17b and the symbol displayed in the lower stage of the right reel 17c are connected by a straight line is set as the effective line. The downward sloping line may be described simply as "the downward sloping".

  In addition, the line connecting the symbol displayed in the upper row of the left reel 17a, the symbol displayed in the upper row of the middle reel 17b, and the symbol displayed in the upper row of the right reel 17c is a "upper row" or "upper row" It may be described as ". In addition, a line that connects the symbol displayed in the middle of the left reel 17a, the symbol displayed in the middle of the middle reel 17b, and the symbol displayed in the middle of the right reel 17c with a straight line is a "middle" or "middle line" It may be described as ". In addition, a line connecting a straight line connecting a symbol displayed at the lower end of the left reel 17a, a symbol displayed at the lower end of the middle reel 17b, and a symbol displayed at the lower end of the right reel 17c is "lower" or "lower line It may be described as ". In addition, a line connecting a straight line connecting a symbol displayed in the lower part of the left reel 17a, a symbol displayed in the middle of the middle reel 17b, and a symbol displayed in the upper part of the right reel 17c is "right up" or "right It may be described as "a rising line".

(Displayable indicator lamp 28)
The turnable display lamp 28 is provided on the right side in a front view of the payout number display 27. Here, when it is possible to store the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 6, the main control board 300 described later performs control to turn on the insertable display lamp 28. On the other hand, when it is impossible to store the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 6, the main control board 300 described later performs control to turn off the insertable display lamp 28.

  In the present embodiment, since the maximum number of medals that can be stored is "50", the main control board 300 described later can be inserted when the number of medals stored is less than "50". Control is performed to turn on the display lamp 28, and control is performed to turn off the insertable display lamp 28 when the number of stored medals is "50". Further, control is also performed to turn off the insertable display lamp 28 even when a combination of symbols relating to replay, which will be described later, is displayed on the effective line.

(Replay display lamp 29)
The replay indicator lamp 29 is provided below the insertable indicator lamp 28. In addition, the replay indicator lamp 29 lights up when a combination of symbols relating to replay, which will be described later, is displayed on the activated line. As a result, it is possible for the player to play the next game without displaying the combination of symbols related to "replay" on the activated line and without using the medal for the player. It reports that it is.

(Stop operation order display lamps 30a to 30c)
The stop operation order display lamps 30 a to 30 c are provided at the lower part of the display window 21. Specifically, the stop operation order display lamp 30a is provided below the left reel 17a, the stop operation order display lamp 30b is provided below the middle reel 17b, and the stop operation order display lamp 30c is , And the lower part of the right reel 17c. In addition, the stop operation order display lamps 30a to 30c notify the player of the optimum stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 based on the winning area determined by the main control board 300 described later. Provided in Specifically, when it is the optimum timing to stop the left stop button 11, it is preferable to turn on or blink the stop operation order display lamp 30a and to stop the middle stop button 12 at the optimum timing. In some cases, the stop operation order display lamp 30b is turned on or blinks, and when it is the optimum timing to stop the right stop button 13, it is optimum by turning on or blink the stop operation order display lamp 30c. Notification of the proper stop operation order. The stop operation order display lamps 30 a to 30 c may be collectively referred to as “stop operation order display lamp 30”.

(Lumbar panel 31)
The lumbar panel 31 is provided below the stop button unit 14 and is provided to allow the player to recognize a model name, a motif, and the like. Specifically, a picture of the appearing character is drawn. Further, a light (not shown) is provided on the back of the lumbar panel 31, and by making the light (not shown) emit light, it is made easy for the player to recognize the model name, motif, etc. of the gaming machine 1.

(Payment unit 32)
The tray unit 32 is provided below the lumbar panel 31 and is provided to receive and store medals discharged from a medal payout opening 33 described later.

(Medal payout 33)
The medal payout opening 33 is provided to discharge medals paid out by the hopper 520 when the hopper 520 described later is driven, in the case of paying out medals based on the combination of symbols displayed on the activated line. It is done. In addition, when the medal sensor 16s determines that the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 is not an appropriate medal, or when the medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 when the medal insertion acceptance is prohibited, the medal The medals inserted into the insertion slot 6 are provided to be discharged to the tray unit 32 via the medal payout opening 33.

  Here, in the present embodiment, (a) when the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c are rotating, and (b) a combination of symbols pertaining to re-playing when medal insertion acceptance is prohibited. When it is displayed on the effective line.

(Lower speakers 34a, 34b)
The lower speakers 34a and 34b are provided on the left and right sides of the medal payout opening 33, and are provided to output BGM, voice, sound effects, and the like when performing effects. The lower speakers 34a and 34b may be collectively referred to as "lower speakers 34".

(Upper speakers 35a, 35b)
The upper speakers 35a and 35b are provided on the left and right sides of the liquid crystal display device 46 described later, and, like the lower speakers 34, are provided to output BGM, voice, sound effects, and the like when performing effects. . The upper speakers 35a and 35b may be collectively referred to as "upper speakers 35", and the lower speakers 34 and the upper speakers 35 may be collectively referred to as "speakers 34 and 35".

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

(Setting change button 37)
The setting change button 37 is provided to change the setting value. Here, as described above, the method of changing the setting value is, as described above, rotating the predetermined angle while the setting change key (not shown) is inserted into the keyhole, the setting value being currently set is the setting display unit Displayed at 36. Next, by operating the setting change button 37, the setting value displayed on the setting display unit 36 is switched and displayed, so the setting change button 37 is pressed until the setting value to be determined is displayed on the setting display unit 36. Repeat operation. Then, the start lever 10 is operated in the state where the setting value to be determined is displayed on the setting display unit 36. Next, an operation is performed to return the rotated setting change key to an extractable angle. The setting value is changed by performing these operations.

  Here, in the present embodiment, when an error occurs in the gaming machine 1, an error release button for canceling the error is not provided. Therefore, when an error occurs in the gaming machine 1, the main control board 300 performs control to recover from the error state based on the fact that the setting change switch 37sw described later detects the operation of the setting change button 37. That is, in the present embodiment, the setting change button 37 has a function of switching setting values and a function of recovering from an error state.

  In the present embodiment, the setting values include setting values of six levels from "setting 1" to "setting 6", and the setting change is performed in a state where "1" is displayed on the setting display unit 36. When the button 37 is operated, "2" is displayed on the setting display unit 36. Thereafter, every time the setting change button 37 is operated, the setting value displayed on the setting display unit 36 is additionally displayed by "1". Ru. However, when the setting change button 37 is operated in a state where "6" is displayed on the setting display unit 36, "1" is displayed on the setting display unit 36.

(Liquid crystal display device 46)
The liquid crystal display device 46 is provided above the reel 17 and is provided to perform effects of displaying moving images, still images, and the like. In addition, the liquid crystal display device 46 is provided to notify information related to the result of the internal lottery process described later, or to notify information necessary for stopping and displaying combinations of symbols related to winning on the effective line. It is done. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 46, like the stop operation order display lamp 30, based on the winning area determined by the main control board 300 described later, the optimum stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 To the player.

(Main control board 300)
The main control board 300 is provided inside the cabinet 2 above the reels 17 and is provided to control the gaming machine 1. The details of the main control board 300 will be described later.

(Sub control board 400)
The sub control board 400 is provided above the back surface of the front door 3 and is provided to control the liquid crystal display device 46 and the speakers 34 and 35. The details of the sub control substrate 400 will be described later.

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

(Hopper 520)
The hopper 520 is provided inside the cabinet 2 and on the right side of the power supply device 510 in a front view, and is provided to pay out medals to the player. Further, the hopper 520 performs drive control based on a predetermined signal from a main control board 300 described later. Further, the power supply substrate 500 described later determines whether a predetermined number of medals have been discharged by a medal sensor (not shown) provided on the hopper, and it is determined that the predetermined number of medals have been discharged. A signal to the effect that payout of a predetermined number of medals has been completed is transmitted to the main control board 300. As a result, the main control board 300 described later can recognize that the payout of the predetermined number of medals has been completed.

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

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

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

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

(Auxiliary storage 530)
The auxiliary storage unit 530 is provided to store the overflowed medal when the medal stored in the hopper 520 overflows.

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

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

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

(Main CPU 301)
The main CPU 301 reads the program stored in the main ROM 302, and performs predetermined arithmetic processing as the game progresses, whereby the reel control board 100, the relay board 200, the sub control board 400, and the power supply board 500 are processed. Transmit a predetermined signal.

(Main ROM 302)
The main ROM 302 stores a control program to be executed by the main CPU 301, a data table such as a winning area determination table, data for transmitting a command to the sub control board 400, and the like. Specifically, the main ROM 302 is a symbol arrangement table (see FIG. 5) described later, a symbol code table described later (see FIG. 6), a symbol combination table described later (see FIG. 7), and a winning area determination table for RT0 described later (See FIG. 9), RT1 winning area determination table (see FIG. 10), RT2 winning area decision table (see FIG. 11), RT3 winning area decision table (see FIG. 12), and A state management table (see FIG. 14), a first ART precursor state transition lottery table (see FIG. 16), which will be described later, an ART preparation status distribution table (see FIG. 17), which will be described later. The first ART precursor effect game number determination table (see FIG. 19), the second ART precursor condition transition lottery table (see FIG. 20) described later, the second AR described later 21. The indication game number determination table (see FIG. 21), the addition precursor state transition lottery table (see FIG. 22) described later, the addition precursor effect game number determination table (see FIG. 23) described later, the addition set number determination table (see FIG. 24), a setting suggestion effect determination table (see FIG. 25) described later, etc. are stored.

(Main RAM 303)
The main RAM 303 is provided with a storage area for storing various data determined by execution of a program by the main CPU 301. Specifically, the main RAM 303 stores (a) an effect transmission data storage area for transmitting a command to a sub control board 400 described later, and (b) that the replay is activated. Replay operation flag storage area of (c) A random number value storage area for winning area determination for storing a random number value extracted by the random number generator 304 described later when performing an internal lottery process described later (d) A gaming state storage area for storing a gaming state, (e) a lottery number storage area for storing the lottery number when performing an internal lottery process to be described later, (f) a reel by the stepping motors 101, 102, 103 A pressed reference position storage area for storing a pressed reference position acquired when the stop button 11, 12, 13 is operated in a state where 17 is rotating, (g) inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 A medal insertion number storage area for storing the number of dulls, (h) a winning area storage area for storing information on a winning area determined by an internal lottery process described later, (i) ART preparation state A, ART preparation state described later An ART preparation state storage area for storing which ART preparation state of B is stored (j) A setting value storage area for storing information related to setting values described later (k) A state storage area for storing such information, (l) a first ART winning flag storage area for storing a first ART winning flag described later, and (m) a number for storing the number of games for which a first ART precursor effect described later is performed. 1 ART precursor game number counter, (n) First ART game number counter for storing the number of games that can be played in the first ART state described later, (o) Second ART winning flag described later A second ART winning flag storage area for storing, (p) a second ART precursor game number counter for storing the number of games in which the second ART precursor effect described later is performed, (q) a game available in the second ART state described later The second ART game number counter for storing the number, (r) an additional winning flag storage area for storing an additional winning flag described later, and (s) an additional for storing the number of games for which an additional indication is performed. The precursor game number counter, (t) The additional set number storage area for storing the number of sets determined by the additional set number determination process described later, (u) the number for storing the number of games that can be played in the third ART state described later A storage area such as a 3ART game number counter is provided.

(Random number generator 304)
The random number generator 304 is provided to generate a random number for determining a winning area or the like. The random number generator 304 is provided to generate a random number for determining a transition lottery to the ART preparation state described later, an additional game number in the ART state described later, and the like. Here, in the present embodiment, the random number generator 304 generates random number values in the range of “0” to “65535”.

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

(Setting change switch 37sw)
The setting change switch 37sw is a switch for detecting that the setting change button 37 has been operated. When the setting change switch 37 sw detects the operation of the setting change button 37 while the key for setting change is inserted into the keyhole and is rotated by a predetermined angle, the main CPU 301 displays the setting. Control to switch and display the set value on the unit 36 is performed.

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

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

(Relay board 200)
The relay board 200 includes 1 BET switch 7 sw, MAX-BET switch 8 sw, settlement switch 9 sw, start switch 10 sw, left stop switch 11 sw, middle stop switch 12 sw, right stop switch 13 sw, medal sensor 16s, start lamp 23, BET lamp 24. The stored number display 25, the gaming state display lamp 26, the payout number display 27, the insertable display lamp 28, the replay display lamp 29, the selector sensor 39s, the reset key sensor 40s, and the door open sensor 41s are connected.

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

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

(Settlement switch 9 sw)
The settlement switch 9 sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the settlement button 9 by the player. When the settlement switch 9 sw detects that the player operates the settlement button 9, the relay board 200 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Then, based on the reception of the predetermined signal from the relay board 200, the main CPU 301 outputs a signal to the effect that the stored medals are to be returned to the power supply board 500. The power supply substrate 500 controls the hopper 520 to return the stored medals.

(Start switch 10 sw)
The start switch 10sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the start lever 10 by the player. In addition, when the operation of the start lever 10 by the player is detected by the start switch 10 sw, the relay board 200 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Then, based on the reception of the predetermined signal from the relay board 200, the main CPU 301 performs control to start the rotation of the reels 17 and the like.

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the stop switches 11sw, 12sw, and 13sw are provided so as to detect ON / OFF of the operation of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13. Therefore, when the player operates the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 (ON edge), and after the player operates the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13, the finger of the player stops the buttons 11, 12, It is provided to be able to detect when it is separated from 13 (OFF edge).

(Medal sensor 16s)
The medal sensor 16 s is a sensor for detecting that an appropriate medal has been inserted into the medal insertion slot 6. Further, when passage of a normal medal is detected by the medal sensor 16 s, the relay board 200 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Then, based on the reception of the predetermined signal from the relay board 200, the main CPU 301 performs processing that is performed when the medal is inserted.

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

(Reset key sensor 40s)
The reset key sensor 40 s is a sensor for detecting that a dedicated key (not shown) is inserted into the keyhole 4 and is rotated counterclockwise by a predetermined angle. Further, when the reset key sensor 40 s inserts a dedicated key (not shown) into the keyhole 4 and it is detected that the key has been rotated by a predetermined angle in the counterclockwise direction, the relay substrate 200 is A predetermined signal is transmitted to / F circuit 305. Then, based on the reception of the predetermined signal from the relay board 200, the main CPU 301 performs control to recover from the error state.

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

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

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

(Power button 511)
The power button 511 is provided for the store clerk or the like of the game arcade to operate to supply the game machine 1 with power. In addition, a power switch 511 sw is connected to the power button 511.

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

(Auxiliary storage full sensor 530s)
The auxiliary storage full sensor 530 s is a sensor for detecting that a medal exceeding the predetermined number is stored in the auxiliary storage 530. Further, when it is detected by the auxiliary storage full sensor 530s that the medals exceeding the predetermined number are stored in the auxiliary storage 530, the power supply substrate 500 sends the I / F circuit 305 of the main control substrate 300 to the Output a predetermined signal. Then, when the main control board 300 receives a predetermined signal, control is performed to set an error state.

(Reel control board 100)
The stepping motor 101, 102, 103, the left reel sensor 111s, the middle reel sensor 112s, and the right reel sensor 113s are connected to the reel control board 100.

(Stepping motor 101, 102, 103)
The stepping motors 101, 102, and 103 are provided to rotationally drive the reels 17. In addition, the stepping motors 101, 102, and 103 have a configuration capable of stopping the rotation shaft at a designated angle. The driving force of the stepping motors 101, 102, and 103 is transmitted to the reel 17 through a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. Thus, the reel 17 rotates at a fixed angle each time one pulse is output to the stepping motors 101, 102, and 103. The main CPU 301 manages the rotation angle of the reel 17 by counting the number of times the pulse is output to the stepping motors 101, 102, and 103 after detecting the reel index.

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

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

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

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

(Effect button detection switch 18sw)
The effect button detection switch 18sw is a switch for detecting an operation of the effect button 18 by the player. When the player operates the effect button 18 by the effect button detection switch 18sw, the sub control board 400 performs control based on the player's operation of the effect button 18.

(Cross key detection switch 19sw)
The cross key detection switch 19 sw is a switch for detecting an operation of the cross key 19 by the player. In addition, when the player operates the cross key 19 by the cross key detection switch 19 sw, the sub control board 400 performs control based on the player's operation of the cross key 19.

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

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

(Random number generator 403)
The random number generator 403 is provided to generate a random number used when determining effects and the like performed by the liquid crystal display device 46 and the speakers 34 and 35 and the like.

(Sub ROM 404)
The sub ROM 404 is provided to store a program for executing effects, an effect determination table (see FIG. 27) described later, and the like. The sub ROM 404 mainly includes a program storage area and a table storage area.

(Sub RAM 405)
The sub RAM 405 functions as a work area of data at the time of arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 402. Specifically, a storage area for storing various data such as a winning area and the like transmitted from the main control board 300, and a storage area for storing determined effect contents and effect data are provided. Specifically, (a) a state number storage area for storing the state number transmitted from the main RAM 303, (b) an effect content storage area for storing the determined effect contents, (c) main It is information transmitted from the RAM 303 via the I / F circuit 305, and it is an ART preparation state for effect for storing which ART preparation state of the ART preparation state A and the ART preparation state B stays in. A storage area, (d) information transmitted from the main RAM 303 via the I / F circuit 305, and a promotion flag storage area indicating whether or not the ART preparation state has been promoted is provided.

(RTC device 406)
The RTC device 406 is provided to count a predetermined counter value at a counting interval different from the counting value counted by the frame counter 425 described later. Further, the RTC device 406 is provided to obtain the current date and time.

(Effect control board 410)
The effect control substrate 410 is a substrate for mainly performing effects. Further, the effect control board 410 is configured by an image control unit 420 and a lamp control unit 430.

(Image control unit 420)
The image control unit 420 is provided to control the display of the liquid crystal display device 46 mainly when performing effects. The image control unit 420 also includes a VDP (Video Display Processor) 421, a liquid crystal control CPU 422, a liquid crystal control ROM 423, a liquid crystal control RAM 424, a frame counter 425, a CGROM (Character Generator Read Only Memory) 426, a VRAM 427, a sound source IC 428, and a sound source ROM 429. Have. In addition, a general-purpose substrate 45 and a lamp control unit 430 are connected to the image control unit 420.

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

(VDP421)
The VDP 421 is a so-called image processor, and based on an instruction from the liquid crystal control CPU 422, controls to read out the image data from the "display frame buffer area" among the frame buffer areas of the first frame buffer area and the second frame buffer area. Do. Then, based on the read image data, a video signal (for example, an LVDS signal or an RGB signal) is generated and output to the general-purpose substrate 45, whereby control for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 46 is performed. The VDP 421 includes a control register (not shown), a CG bus I / F, a CPU I / F, a clock generation circuit, an expansion circuit, a drawing circuit, a display circuit, a memory controller, etc. .

(Liquid crystal control CPU 422)
The liquid crystal control CPU 422 is provided to create a display list on the basis of a command received from the sub control board 400 and to transmit the display list to the VDP 421. In addition, the liquid crystal control CPU 422 controls the liquid crystal display device 46 to display the image data stored in the CGROM 426.

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

(Liquid crystal control RAM 424)
The liquid crystal control RAM 424 is incorporated in the liquid crystal control CPU 422. Further, the liquid crystal control RAM 424 also functions as a work area of data at the time of arithmetic processing of the liquid crystal control CPU 422, and is provided to temporarily store data read from the liquid crystal control ROM 423.

(Frame counter 425)
The frame counter 425 is provided to receive power supplied from the power supply substrate 500 and count the frame counter value. The frame counter 425 stops counting the frame counter value when the supply of power from the power supply substrate 500 is stopped. Then, when the power supply by the power supply substrate 500 is resumed, the frame counter 425 initializes the frame counter value registered in the register and restarts counting.

(CGROM 426)
The CGROM 426 includes a flash memory, an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), an EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), a mask ROM, and the like. Further, the CGROM 426 compresses and stores image data (for example, a sprite, a movie) or the like formed of a set of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 pixels × 32 pixels). The pixel information is composed of color number information for specifying a color number for each pixel and an α value indicating transparency of the image. Further, the CGROM 426 is read by the VDP 421 in units of image data, and image processing is performed in units of image data of a frame. Furthermore, the CGROM 426 stores, without compressing, palette data in which color number information for specifying a color number and display color information for actually displaying a color are associated.

  In the present embodiment, the CGROM 426 stores, without compressing, palette data in which color number information for specifying a color number is associated with display color information for actually displaying a color. The configuration is not limited to the above, and only a part may be compressed. In addition, various compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used as the compression method of the movie.

(VRAM 427)
The VRAM 427 is configured by a static random access memory (SRAM). Here, the SRAM is a readable and writable memory, which is a type of volatile memory for temporarily retaining data. By configuring the VRAM 427 with an SRAM, writing and reading of image data can be processed at high speed. Further, the VRAM 427 is configured by a memory map including an arbitrary area, a display list area 1, a display list area 2, a frame buffer area 1 and a frame buffer area 2.

(Sound source IC 428)
The sound source IC 428 is provided to read a program and data relating to sound from the sound source ROM 429 and to generate an audio signal for driving the speakers 34 and 35.

(Sound source ROM 429)
The sound source ROM 429 is provided to store programs and data for executing effects. Specifically, programs and data related to voice are stored.

(Lamp control unit 430)
The lamp control unit 430 is a substrate for controlling the side lamp 5, the effect lamp 22, the stop operation order display lamp 30, and the start lever effect lamp 42 when performing effects mainly. The lamp control unit 430 further includes a lamp control CPU 431, a lamp control ROM 432, and a lamp control RAM 433. Further, to the lamp control unit 430, the side lamp 5, the effect lamp 22, the stop operation order display lamp 30, the start lever effect lamp 42, and the drive substrate 43 are connected.

(Start lever effect lamp 42)
The start lever effect lamp 42 is formed of a high brightness light emitting diode, and is provided to perform visual appeal to the player based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition. Here, the lamp control unit 430 controls the lighting / flashing of the start lever effect lamp 42 based on satisfaction of predetermined conditions such as when a predetermined winning area is won in an internal lottery process described later. I do.

(Drive board 43)
The drive substrate 43 is a substrate for performing control to move the rendering device 44. In addition, the drive substrate 43 performs control to move the rendering device 44 based on the reception of the predetermined signal from the lamp control unit 430.

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

(Lamp control CPU 431)
The lamp control CPU 431 reads a program or data related to light emission of a lamp or LED stored in the lamp control ROM 432, and emits the side lamp 5, the effect lamp 22, the stop operation order display lamp 30, and the start lever effect lamp 42. It is provided to generate a signal for The lamp control CPU 431 reads a program or data stored in the lamp control ROM 432, generates a signal for performing control to move the rendering device 44 or the liquid crystal display device 46, and transmits the signal to the drive substrate 43. It is provided.

(Lamp control ROM 432)
The lamp control ROM 432 is provided to store programs and data for executing effects. Specifically, the lamp control ROM 432 stores programs, data, and the like regarding light emission of the side lamp 5, the effect lamp 22, the stop operation order display lamp 30, and the start lever effect lamp 42. The lamp control ROM 432 also stores programs, data, and the like for moving the rendering device 44 and the liquid crystal display device 46 via the drive substrate 43.

(Lamp control RAM 433)
The lamp control RAM 433 is provided as a temporary storage area for controlling the light emission of the side lamp 5, the effect lamp 22, the stop operation order display lamp 30, and the start lever effect lamp 42. The lamp control RAM 433 is provided as a temporary storage area when moving the rendering device 44 or the liquid crystal display device 46 via the drive substrate 43.

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

(Lower speaker amplifier 441)
The lower speaker amplifier 441 is provided to amplify the audio signal from the sound source IC 428 and output it to the lower speaker 34.
(Upper speaker amplifier 442)
The upper speaker amplifier 442 is provided to amplify the audio signal from the sound source IC 428 and output it to the upper speaker 35.

(Symbol arrangement table)
Next, the symbol arrangement table will be described based on FIG.

  The symbol arrangement table is provided in the main ROM 302, and when the main CPU 301 detects a reel index, the symbol position in the middle of the display window 21 is defined as "00". Further, "00" to "20" corresponding to the symbol counter are assigned to the respective symbols in the order of the rotational direction of the reel with reference to the symbol position "00".

(Symbol code table)
Next, the symbol code table will be described based on FIG.

  The symbol code table stores symbol codes corresponding to the respective symbols arranged on the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b and the right reel 17c, and data corresponding to the respective symbols. Here, in the present embodiment, when the symbol code is "01", "00000001" is stored as data corresponding to the symbol of "red 7". Similarly, data corresponding to each symbol is stored also in the case where the symbol code is "02" to "10".

  Also, based on the symbol counter values ("00" to "20"), the symbol arrangement table (see FIG. 5), and the symbol code table, the type of symbol displayed in the display window 21 should be specified. Can. For example, when the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the left reel 17a is "00", specifying that the symbol of "watermelon" at the symbol position "00" is displayed in the middle of the display window 21 it can. Similarly, when the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the left reel 17a is "00", it specifies that the symbol of "Replay 1" of the symbol position "01" is displayed in the upper part of the display window 21. In the lower part of the display window 21, it can be specified that the symbol of "bell 1" of the symbol position "20" is displayed. Then, when the symbol displayed in the display window 21 is specified, the main CPU 301 stores “00001001” as data in a predetermined storage area provided in the main RAM 303.

(Symbol combination table)
Next, based on FIG. 7, the symbol combination table will be described.

  The symbol combination table is stored in the main ROM 302, and defines a combination of symbols predetermined in accordance with the type of benefit and the number of payouts. Here, when the combination of symbols displayed along the effective line matches the combination of symbols specified in the symbol combination table, the main CPU 301 pays out medals, activates the re-game, and the bonus game. A privilege such as activation is given to the player. For example, when a combination of symbols "BELL 1", "REPLAY 1" and "BAR 1" is displayed on the effective line, the main CPU 301 displays a combination of symbols related to "Middle Replay 01". It is determined that In addition, when the combination of the symbol displayed on the effective line does not correspond with the combination of the symbol prescribed | regulated to the symbol combination table, it becomes "loss".

  Here, “the number of payouts” refers to the number of medals to be paid out to the player, and when the number of payouts is determined to be “1” or more, the medals are paid out. Specifically, when a combination of symbols in which a numerical value of “1” or more is specified as the number of payouts is displayed on the effective line, the medals are dispensed.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the combination of the symbol which concerns on "bell 01-32", "watermelon 01-08", "cherry 01-21", and "special part 01-02" is displayed on the effective line. The medals are paid out on the basis of.

  Here, the combination of symbols related to "Bell 01-32", "Watermelon 01-08", "Cherry 01-21", "Special part 01-02" is generically referred to as "combination of symbols related to winning" May be described.

  Moreover, "bell 01-32" may be generically mentioned and only described as "bell." In addition, "watermelon 01 to 08" may be collectively referred to simply as "watermelon". Moreover, "Cherry 01 to 21" may be collectively referred to simply as "Cherry". In addition, "special role 01 to 02" may be generically referred to as "special role".

  Also, in the present embodiment, “middle replay 01 to 04”, “upper replay 01 to 18”, “lower replay 01 to 18”, “upper right replay 01 to 09”, “lower right replay 01 to 04”, “ When a combination of symbols relating to preparation replay 01 to 04, follow replay 01 to 04, red 7 replay 01 to 32 and blue 7 replay 01 to 06 is displayed on the effective line, replay Operation is performed.

  Here, “middle replay 01 to 04”, “upper replay 01 to 18”, “lower replay 01 to 18”, “upper right replay 01 to 09”, “right downward replay 01 to 04”, “prepare replay 01 to 04 "," follow replay 01 to 04 "," red 7 replay 01 to 32 ", and" blue 7 replay 01 to 06 "may be collectively referred to as" replay "or" replay ".

  Also, "middle replay 01 to 04" may be collectively referred to simply as "middle replay." Moreover, "upper stage Replays 01 to 18" may be collectively referred to simply as "upper stage Replays". Also, "lower level replay 01 to 18" may be generically referred to simply as "lower level replay." Also, "upper left replay 01 to 09" may be collectively referred to simply as "upper right replay." In addition, "down-right replay 01 to 04" may be collectively referred to simply as "down-right replay". Also, "prepare replay 01 to 04" may be collectively referred to simply as "prepare replay". Also, "follow replay 01 to 04" may be collectively referred to simply as "follow replay." Also, "red 7 replay 01 to 32" may be collectively referred to simply as "red 7 replay". Also, "blue 7 replay 01 to 06" may be collectively referred to simply as "blue 7 replay". In addition, “Middle Stage Replay 01 to 04”, “Upper Stage Replay 01 to 18”, “Lower Stage Replay 01 to 18”, “Upper Right Replay 01 to 09”, and “Down Right Replay 01 to 04” are collectively referred to as “Normal It may be described as "replay".

  Also, "blanks 01 to 46" may be collectively referred to simply as "blanks".

(Relationship between winning area, operation order of stop button, winning etc.)
Next, based on FIG. 8, the relationship between the winning area, the operation order of the stop button, and the winning will be described.

  The winning area table for RT0, the winning area table for RT1, the winning area table for RT2, and the winning area table for RT3, which are described later stored in the main ROM 302, define winning areas “00” to “24”. However, in all gaming states, not all winning areas can be determined.

  For example, in the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state, there is a possibility to determine the "losing" of the winning area "00", while in the RT2 gaming state and the RT3 gaming state, the "losing" of the winning area "00" is determined There is no possibility. Also, in the RT2 gaming state, there is a possibility to decide "ART rush replay 01" of the winning area "01", while in the RT0 gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, and the RT3 gaming state, the "ART rushing" in the winning area "01" There is no possibility to decide "Replay 01".

  Further, in the present embodiment, even if the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 are operated at the same symbol position, a winning area is provided in which combinations of symbols aligned on the effective line are different depending on the stop operation order by the player. Specifically, “ART rush replay 01 to 03”, “blue 7 match replay”, “prepare replay 01 to 04”, and “push order bell 01 to 08” are determined as winning areas by an internal lottery process described later. In this case, the combination of symbols aligned on the activated line differs depending on the stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 by the player. For example, when "ART rush replay 03" of the winning area "03" is determined as the winning area by an internal lottery process described later, even if the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 are operated at the same symbol position, first When the left stop button 11 is operated and when the right stop button 13 is operated, combinations of different symbols are displayed on the effective line.

  On the other hand, when the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are operated at the same symbol position, the winning area in which the combination of symbols aligned on the effective line does not differ no matter what order the stop operation order by the player is. It is provided. Specifically, "Loss", "Normal Replay", "Common Bell", "Weak Watermelon", "Strong Watermelon", "Welking Cherry", "Strong Cherry", "Special Role 01" by the internal lottery process described later. When “special part 02” is decided as the winning area, the combination of symbols aligned on the effective line is the same regardless of the order the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 are operated by the player. It is. However, if the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 are not operated at appropriate timing, a combination of symbols relating to winning may not be displayed on the effective line.

(Winning area decision table)
Next, the winning area determination table will be described based on FIGS. 9 to 12.

  In the present embodiment, FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a winning area determination table for RT0, FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a winning area determination table for RT1, and FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a winning area determination table for RT2. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a winning area determination table for RT3.

  The winning area determination table is stored in the main ROM 302, and is provided for each gaming state. Here, in the present embodiment, a winning area determination table for RT0, a winning area determination table for RT1, a winning area determination table for RT2, and a winning area determination table for RT3 are provided.

  Further, in the winning area determination table, lottery values are defined for each set value. Here, in the present embodiment, a lottery for “setting 1” to “setting 6” in the winning area determination table for RT0, the winning area determination table for RT1, the winning area determination table for RT2, and the winning area determination table for RT3. Each value is specified.

(RT0 winning area decision table)
The winning area determination table for RT0, as shown in FIG. 9, includes winning areas “missing”, “normal replay”, “push order bell 01 to 08”, “common bell”, “weak watermelon”, “strong watermelon”, “ Lottery values are defined for "weak cherry", "strong cherry", "special role 01", and "special role 02". That is, the lottery values other than these are "0", and in the RT0 gaming state, "ART rush replay 01 to 03", "blue 7 match replay", and "prepare replay 01 to 04" are determined as winning areas. There is nothing to do.

(RT1 winning area decision table)
As shown in FIG. 10, the winning area determination table for RT1 includes the winning areas "missing", "blue 7 match replay", "prepare replay 01 to 04", "push order bell 01 to 08", "common bell", " Lottery values are defined for “weak watermelon”, “strong watermelon”, “weak cherry”, “strong cherry”, “special role 01”, and “special role 02”. That is, the lottery values other than these are “0”, and “ART rush replay 01 to 03” and “normal replay” are never determined as the winning areas in the RT1 gaming state.

(RT2 winning area decision table)
As shown in FIG. 11, the winning area determination table for RT2 has winning areas “ART rush replay 01 to 03”, “pushing order bell 01 to 08”, “common bell”, “weak watermelon”, “strong watermelon”, “ Lottery values are defined for "weak cherry", "strong cherry", "special role 01", and "special role 02". That is, the lottery values other than these are “0”, and in the RT2 gaming state, “Loss”, “Blue 7 Match Replay”, “Preparation Replay 01 to 04”, and “Normal Replay” are determined as the winning area. There is nothing to do.

(RT3 winning area decision table)
The winning area determination table for RT3 is, as shown in FIG. 12, the winning area “normal replay”, “push order bell 01 to 08”, “common bell”, “weak watermelon”, “strong watermelon”, “weak cherry”, Lottery values are defined for "strong cherry", "special role 01", and "special role 02". That is, the lottery values other than these are "0", and in the RT3 gaming state, "lost", "art rush replay 01 to 03", "blue 7 match replay", and "prepare replay 01 to 04" are won. It is not decided as an area.

  The RT0 selected area determination table, the RT1 selected area determination table, the RT2 selected area determination table, and the RT3 selected area determination table may be collectively referred to as a "selected area determination table".

  In the present embodiment, the RT2 gaming state and the RT3 gaming state are relatively less likely to be determined by the player, since the probability that "loss" is determined as the winning area is lower than in the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state. Is an advantageous gaming state.

(Playing state transition diagram)
Next, based on FIG. 13, the game state transition diagram will be described.

  The gaming state transition diagram defines (a) the current gaming state, (b) transition conditions of the gaming state, and (c) the gaming state of the transition destination when the transition conditions of the gaming state are satisfied. Here, in the present embodiment, when the current gaming state is the RT0 gaming state, the main CPU 301 displays any combination of symbols among the combinations of symbols relating to "blank" on the effective line. Control to shift the gaming state from the RT0 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state. When the gaming machine is reset, the gaming state is the RT0 gaming state.

  On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the RT1 gaming state, the main CPU 301 is based on the combination of any of the symbols relating to “preparation replay” being displayed on the activated line. Control to shift the gaming state from the RT1 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state.

  Further, when the current gaming state is the RT1 gaming state, the main CPU 301 displays a combination of any of the combinations of symbols related to "blue 7 replay" or "follow replay" on the effective line. Based on the input, control is performed to shift the gaming state from the RT1 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state.

  On the other hand, the main CPU 301 controls the gaming state from the RT2 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state based on the combination of any of the symbols related to "blank" being displayed on the activated line in the RT2 gaming state. Control to shift to the state.

  Further, when the current gaming state is the RT2 gaming state, the main CPU 301 has a combination of any of the combinations of symbols related to “red 7 replay”, “blue 7 replay” or “follow replay”. Control is performed to shift the gaming state from the RT2 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state based on being displayed on the activated line.

  On the other hand, the main CPU 301 controls the gaming state from the RT3 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state based on the combination of any of the symbols related to “blank” being displayed on the activated line in the RT3 gaming state. Control to shift to the state.

  In the following, the RT0 gaming state may be described as "non-RT gaming state" or "general gaming state", and the RT1 gaming state to RT3 gaming state may be generically described as "RT gaming state". .

(State management table)
Next, the state management table will be described based on FIG.

  The state management table is provided in the main ROM 302, and is provided for the main CPU 301 to recognize the current state. Specifically, the state management table is defined for the state name and the number corresponding to each state name, and in the state management table in the present embodiment, the “normal state” of the state number “01”, the state The first ART precursor state of the number "02", the "ART ready state" of the state number "03", the "first ART state" of the state number "04", the "second ART precursor" of the state number "05" A "second ART state" of the state number "06", an "overhead precursor state" of the state number "07", and a "third ART state" of the state number "08" are defined. In the present embodiment, although the state management table is provided, the present invention is not limited to this, and the state management table may not be provided. When the state management table is not provided, the main CPU 301 performs control of updating the state number based on the program stored in the main ROM when the predetermined condition is satisfied.

(State transition diagram)
Next, the state transition diagram will be described based on FIG.

  The state transition diagram includes (a) a state managed by the main control board 300, (b) conditions for the state managed by the main control board 300 to transition, and (c) a state managed by the main control board 300. When the condition for the state transition is satisfied, the state of the transition destination of the state managed by the main control board 300 is defined. Specifically, first, the state becomes a normal state by resetting the gaming machine.

(Normal state)
The "normal state" is the most disadvantageous state for the player. In the “normal state”, when the transition to the “first ART precursor state” is determined as a result of the first ART precursor state transition lottery process described later, the control for transitioning from the “normal state” to the “first ART precursor state” is performed. It will be. Further, in the "normal state", when the information related to the selected area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command is "04", control to shift from the "normal state" to the "third ART state" is performed.

(The first ART precursor state)
The “first ART precursor state” is a state in which notification is made as to whether or not the transition to the “ART preparation state” is performed. The "first ART precursor state" is an advantage for the player compared to the "normal state" in that it is a state that suggests that there may be a benefit of transition to the "ART preparation state". State. In the "1st ART precursor state", it is an effect for notifying whether or not the benefit of "determination to shift to the ART preparation state scheduled to shift to the 1st ART state (1st ART winning)" is given. The first ART precursor effect is performed. In addition, it can be said that the "first ART prognostic state" is a state in which the benefit of "execution of the first ART prognostic effect" is given. In the "1st ART precursor state", the "1st ART precursor state" is shifted to the "ART preparation state" or the "normal state" based on the value of the first ART precursor game number counter described later becoming "0". Control is performed. In addition, as a result of the 1st ART precursor state transition lottery process described later, when the "1st ART precursor" is determined (1st ART winning), control to make the "ART preparation state" is performed, and the "1st ART cassette" is performed. When the precursor is determined (the first ART not won), control to shift to the "normal state" is performed.

(Art preparation state)
The "ART preparation state" is transitioned based on the fact that "the first ART precursor" is determined as a result of the first ART precursor state transition lottery process described later and the value of the first ART precursor game number counter becomes "0". It is in the state of being The “ART ready state” is an advantageous state for the player in comparison with the “normal state” and the “first ART precursor state” in that transition to the “first ART state” is scheduled. In the "ART preparation state", "ART rush replay" is displayed on the effective line when any of "ART rush replays 01 to 03" is determined as a winning area by an internal lottery process described later. 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 46 and the speakers 34 and 35. Further, in the "ART preparation state", when any of the "push order bell 01 to 08" is determined as the winning area by the internal lottery process described later, the "bell" is put on the effective line in a mode advantageous to the player. The operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 to be displayed on the LCD is notified by the liquid crystal display device 46 and the speakers 34, 35. In the "ART preparation state", if the information included in the display determination command is information indicating that the red 7 replay or the combination of the symbols pertaining to the follow replay is displayed on the effective line, the "ART preparation state" Control to shift to the "first ART state" is performed.

(1st ART state)
The "1st ART state" displays "bell" on the activated line in a manner advantageous to the player when any of the winning areas "push order bell 01 to 08" is determined by the internal lottery process described later. The operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 is notified. The player can display the "bell" on the activated line by performing the stop operation of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 according to the notified operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13. Therefore, the “first ART state” is an advantageous state for the player as compared with the “normal state” and the “first ART precursor state”. Also, in the "first ART state", when the transition to the "second ART precursor state" is determined as a result of the second ART precursor state transition lottery process described later, the "first ART state" to the "second ART precursor state" Control to shift to is performed. Furthermore, in the "first ART state", when the value of the first ART game number counter described later becomes "0", the control to shift from the "first ART state" to the "first ART state" or the "normal state" is To be done. In addition, as a result of the below-mentioned second ART state transition lottery processing, when "the second ART flag" is determined (the second ART winning), control to shift to the "second ART state" is performed, and "the second ART gas precursor" If “is determined (the second ART non-winning), control to shift to the“ normal state ”is performed.

(2nd ART sign)
The “second ART precursor state” is a state in which notification of whether or not the transition to the “second ART state” is performed is performed. In other words, the “second ART precursor state” is a state that suggests that there is a possibility that the privilege of transitioning to the “second ART state” may be provided. In the "second ART precursor state", a "second ART precursor effect" which is an effect for notifying whether or not the benefit of "determination to shift to the second ART state (selected for the second ART)" is given. In addition, it can be said that the “second ART prognostic state” is a state in which the benefit of “execution of the second ART prognostic effect” is given. In the "second ART precursor state", when any of the winning areas "push order bell 01 to 08" is determined by the internal lottery process described later, the "bell" is displayed on the effective line in a manner advantageous to the player. The operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12 and 13 for causing the control is notified. The player can display the "bell" on the activated line by performing the stop operation of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 according to the notified operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13. Therefore, the “second ART precursor state” is an advantageous state for the player as compared with the “normal state” and the “first ART precursor state”. In the "second ART precursor state", control to shift from the "second ART precursor state" to the "first ART state" is performed based on the value of the second ART precursor game number counter described later becoming "0".

(2nd ART state)
The "second ART state" displays "bell" on the activated line in a manner advantageous to the player when any of the winning areas "push order bell 01 to 08" is determined by the internal lottery process described later. The operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 is notified. The player can display the "bell" on the activated line by performing the stop operation of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 according to the notified operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13. Therefore, the “second ART state” is an advantageous state for the player as compared with the “normal state” and the “first ART precursor state”. Further, in the "second ART state", the value of the second ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is "0", and the information included in the display determination command is a combination of symbols relating to a blank on the effective line When it is the information which shows that it was displayed on, control to shift from the "second ART state" to the "normal state" is performed. Also, in the "second ART state", when the transition to the "overhead precursor state" is determined as a result of the later sign of the transition to the overdraft state, the control to shift from the "second ART state" to the "overhead precursor state" Is done.

(Additional sign)
The "over-prediction state" is a state that indicates that there is a possibility that the benefit of "addition of the number of sets that can be played in the second ART state" may be provided. Note that, in the present embodiment, in the "prediction state of addition", the number of games that can be played in the "2nd ART state" is set to 50 sets of 1 game, and notification of whether 1 or more sets of additions have been determined is line It will be. In the "prediction state of addition", "prediction effect of addition", which is an effect for notifying whether or not a benefit of "addition of set number" is given, is performed. In addition, it can be said that the "prediction state of extra charge" is a state in which the benefit of "execution of extra lead effect" is given. In the "overhead precursor state", control to shift from the "overhead precursor state" to the "second ART state" is performed based on the value of the counter for the number of overhead game number counters being "0" described later. In the "preliminary sign state", when any of the winning areas "push order bell 01 to 08" is determined by the internal lottery process described later, the "bell" is put on the effective line in a mode advantageous to the player. The operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 for display is informed. The player can display the "bell" on the activated line by performing the stop operation of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 according to the notified operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13. Therefore, the “overloading state” is an advantageous state for the player as in the “second ART state” as compared to the “normal state” and the “first ART precursor state”.

(3rd ART state)
The "3rd ART state" displays "bell" on the activated line in a mode advantageous to the player when any of the winning areas "push order bell 01 to 08" is determined by the internal lottery process described later. The operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 is notified. The player can display the "bell" on the activated line by performing the stop operation of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 according to the notified operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13. Therefore, the "3rd ART state" is an advantageous state for the player as compared with the "normal state" and the "1st ART precursor state". Further, in the "third ART state", the control to shift from the "third ART state" to the "second ART state" based on the value of the third ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 becoming "0". Is done.

  The CPU 301 stores the state number relating to the transferred state in the effect transmission data storage area and the state storage area of the main RAM 303. The state number stored in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303 is transmitted to the sub control board 400 in the control command transmission process in FIG. 71 described later, along with other commands.

  Subsequently, the state managed by the state number stored in the state storage area of the main RAM 303 in the main control board 300 (hereinafter simply referred to as the state managed by the state number) The correspondence with the gaming state managed by the gaming state storage area (hereinafter simply referred to as the gaming state managed by the gaming state storage area) will be described. When the state managed by the state number is the normal state or the first ART precursor state, the gaming state managed by the gaming state storage area is basically the RT0 gaming state or the RT1 gaming state. Similarly, when the state managed by the state number is ART preparation state, the gaming state managed by the gaming state storage area is basically the RT2 gaming state, and the state managed by the state number is the first ART state, the first In the case of the 2 ART omen state, the 2 nd ART state, the extra omen state, and the 3 rd ART state, the gaming state managed by the gaming state storage area is basically the RT 3 gaming state.

  As an exception, even if the state managed by the state number is the normal state or the first ART precursor state, the gaming state managed by the gaming state storage area may not be the RT0 gaming state or the RT1 gaming state. . For example, when the state managed by the state number is the normal state or the first ART precursor state, and the gaming state managed by the gaming state storage area is the RT1 gaming state, the winning area “ When "05" is determined and the player operates in the order of the middle stop button 12, the left stop button 11, and the right stop button 13, a combination of symbols relating to preparation replay is displayed on the effective line and managed by the gaming state storage area. The gaming state to be played is the RT2 gaming state, but the state managed by the state number remains the normal state or the first ART precursor state.

  Also, as a exception when the state managed by the state number is the ART preparation state, for example, the state managed by the state number is the ART preparation state, and the gaming state managed by the gaming state storage area is RT2 In the case of the gaming state, when the winning area "10" is determined by the internal lottery process described later, the left stop button 11 is first operated by the player, and a combination of symbols relating to blanks is displayed on the effective line. The gaming state managed by the gaming state storage area is the RT1 gaming state, but the state managed by the state number remains in the ART preparation state. In addition, although "the first ART flag" has been determined, and the value of the first ART flag game counter is "0", the symbol combination pertaining to the preparation replay (the winning area 05 to 08) is still Even when is not displayed, the gaming state is exceptionally RT1 and the state is ART ready state.

  Further, as an exception when the state managed by the state number is the first ART state, for example, the state managed by the state number is the first ART state, and the value of the first ART game number counter is not “0”, When the gaming state managed by the gaming state storage area is the RT3 gaming state, the winning area "10" is determined by the internal lottery process described later, the left stop button 11 is operated first by the player, and the symbols pertaining to blanks When the combination of is displayed on the activated line, the gaming state managed by the gaming state storage area is the RT1 gaming state, but the state managed by the state number remains the first ART state.

  Also, as an exception when the state managed by the state number is the second ART precursor state, for example, the state managed by the state number is the second ART precursor state, and the value of the second ART precursor game number counter is “0”. Instead, when the gaming state managed by the gaming state storage area is the RT3 gaming state, the winning area "10" is determined by the internal lottery process described later, and the left stop button 11 is first operated by the player, blank When the combination of symbols pertaining to is displayed on the activated line, the gaming state managed by the gaming state storage area is the RT1 gaming state, but the state managed by the state number remains the second ART precursor state is there.

  Also, as an exception when the state managed by the state number is the second ART state, for example, the state managed by the state number is the second ART state and the value of the second ART game number counter is not “0”, When the gaming state managed by the gaming state storage area is the RT3 gaming state, the winning area "10" is determined by the internal lottery process described later, the left stop button 11 is operated first by the player, and the symbols pertaining to blanks When the combination of is displayed on the activated line, the gaming state managed by the gaming state storage area is the RT1 gaming state, but the state managed by the state number remains the second ART state.

  Also, as an exception when the state managed by the state number is the additional precursor state, for example, the state managed by the state number is the additional precursor state, and the value of the additional precursor game number counter is not “0”, When the gaming state managed by the gaming state storage area is the RT3 gaming state, the winning area "10" is determined by the internal lottery process described later, the left stop button 11 is operated first by the player, and the symbols pertaining to blanks When the combination of is displayed on the activated line, the gaming state managed by the gaming state storage area is the RT1 gaming state, but the state managed by the state number remains in the preemptive state.

  Also, as an exception when the state managed by the state number is the third ART state, for example, the state managed by the state number is the third ART state, and the value of the third ART game number counter is not “0”, When the gaming state managed by the gaming state storage area is the RT3 gaming state, the winning area "10" is determined by the internal lottery process described later, the left stop button 11 is operated first by the player, and the symbols pertaining to blanks When the combination of is displayed on the activated line, the gaming state managed by the gaming state storage area is the RT1 gaming state, but the state managed by the state number remains the 3 rd ART state.

(1st ART sign transition state lottery table)
Next, based on FIG. 16, the first ART precursor transition lottery table will be described.

  The first ART precursor state transition lottery table is provided in the main ROM 302. Further, the first ART precursor state transition lottery table is provided to determine whether or not to make transition to the first ART precursor state based on the information on the winning area. The probability that the transition to the first ART precursor state is determined is defined in the first ART precursor state transition lottery table for each of the winning areas “19” to “24”. More specifically, in the first ART precursor state transition lottery table, the probability that "the first ART precursor" is determined, the probability that "the first ART gas precursor" is determined, and "preceding no symbol" for each winning area The probability that “is determined is defined.

  When the “first ART precursor” or the “first ART gas precursor” is determined by the first ART precursor transition lottery process, the transition to the first ART precursor state is performed. On the other hand, when “no precursor” is determined by the first ART precursor state transition lottery process, the transition to the first ART precursor state is not performed. Also, if the "first ART precursor" is determined, the state is shifted to the ART preparation state after the end of the first ART precursor state. That is, when the "first ART main character" is determined, a bonus of "determination of transition to the ART preparation state where transition to the first ART state is scheduled (first ART winning)" is given to the player. In addition, when the "first ART gasseer precursor" is determined, the transition to the normal state is made after the end of the first ART precursory state. That is, in the case where the “first ART gasseer precursor” is determined, the player does not receive the benefit of “first ART winning”.

  For example, when the information related to the winning area is "weak watermelon", the main CPU 301 determines "the first ART flag" with a probability of "10%", and "the first ART sign" with a probability of "20%". And “no signs” with a probability of “70%”. That is, in the first ART precursor state transition lottery process described later, when the information related to the winning area is "weak watermelon", the transition to the 1st ART precursor state is performed with a probability of "30%", and "70% The transition to the first ART precursor state is not performed with the probability of

(ART preparation status distribution table)
Next, the ART preparation state distribution table will be described based on FIG.

  The ART preparation state distribution table is provided in the main ROM 302. Further, in the ART preparation state distribution table, which state of the ART preparation state A and the ART preparation state B is to be shifted, and a lottery value corresponding to each ART preparation state are defined. In the present embodiment, the lottery values defined in the ART preparation state distribution table do not differ by the set values. Therefore, a highly advantageous ART preparation state is not selected due to different set values.

  Here, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is either “bonus A” in which 30 games in the first ART state are played in the first ART state, or “bonus B” in which 50 games in the first ART state are performed. I do. When the "ART preparation state A" is determined, the value of the first ART game number counter is set to "30" when transitioning from the "ART preparation state" to the "first ART state" is performed. That is, it can be said that the "ART preparation state A" is a state in which "bonus A" in which 30 games in the first ART state are played is scheduled. In addition, when "ART preparation state B" is determined, the value of the first ART game number counter is set to "50" when transitioning from "ART preparation state" to "the first ART state" is performed. Ru. That is, it can be said that the "ART preparation state B" is a state in which "bonus B" in which 50 games in the first ART state are played is scheduled.

(ART ready state A)
The ART preparation state A is a state in which "30 games" of games in the first ART state are scheduled to be performed, and the ART preparation state B in which games of the first ART states are scheduled to be performed "50 games" It is in the state where the degree of advantage is low compared with. Further, in the ART preparation state A, the sub CPU 402 has received the information on the reel rotation start acceptance command received from the winning areas “01” to “03” (“ART rush replay 01” to “ART rush replay 03”). Control is performed to notify the stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 and the like so that the "red 7" symbol is aligned with any of the upper line, middle line, lower line, upper right line or lower right line.

(ART preparation state B)
The ART preparation state B is a state in which "50 games" of games in the first ART state are scheduled to be performed, and in the ART preparation state A in which games of the first ART state are scheduled to be performed "30 games". It is in the state where the degree of advantage is high compared with. Further, in the ART preparation state B, the sub CPU 402 has received the information on the reel rotation start acceptance command received from the winning areas “01” to “03” (“ART rush replay 01” to “ART rush replay 03”). Control is performed to notify the stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 and the like so that the "red 7" symbol is aligned with any of the upper line, middle line, lower line, upper right line or lower right line.

(Promotion lottery table)
Next, the promoted lottery table will be described based on FIG.

  The promotion lottery table is provided in the main ROM 302, and after transition to the ART preparation state A is determined as a result of the drawing based on the ART preparation state distribution table (see FIG. 17), the state is shifted to the first ART state It is provided to perform a lottery to shift to the ART preparation state B before doing.

  Specifically, in the promoted lottery table, lottery values for each winning area and an ART preparation state of a transition destination are defined. For example, in the ART preparation state A, when “strong cherry” is determined by the internal lottery process described later, the main CPU 301 performs a drawing to shift to the ART preparation state B at “32768/65536”.

(1st ART sign production game number decision table)
Next, based on FIG. 19, the first ART precursor presentation game number determination table will be described.

  The first ART precursor presentation effect game number determination table is provided in the main ROM 302. The first ART precursor presentation effect game number determination table is provided to determine the number of games on which the first ART presentation effect is to be performed. Note that, as shown in FIG. 19, the number-of-games option selection and the probability that each game number is selected are defined in the first ART precursor presentation game number determination table. In the present embodiment, the number of games in which the first ART precursor effect is performed is determined by lottery, but the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of games in which the first ART precursor effect is performed may be a predetermined number of games determined in advance.

(2nd ART sign transition state lottery table)
Next, based on FIG. 20, the second ART precursor transition lottery table will be described.

  The second ART precursor state transition lottery table is provided in the main ROM 302. Further, the second ART precursor state transition lottery table is provided to determine whether or not to make the transition to the second ART precursor state, based on the information on the winning area. In the second ART precursor state transition lottery table, the probability that the transition to the second ART precursor state is determined is defined for each winning area. More specifically, in the second ART precursor state transition lottery table, for each winning area, the probability that "the second ART precursor" is determined, the probability that the "second ART gas precursor" is determined, and "no precursor. The probability that “is determined is defined. In the second ART precursor state transition lottery table shown in FIG. 20, in all of the winning areas "00 to 18", "no antecedent" is "100%". That is, when the information related to the winning area is any one of “00 to 18”, it is not determined to shift to the second ART precursor state.

  When "the second ART flag" or "the second ART sign" is determined by the second ART precursor state transition lottery process, the transition to the second ART precursor state is performed. On the other hand, when “no precursor” is determined by the second ART precursor state transition lottery process, the transition to the second ART precursor state is not performed. In addition, when the “second ART flag” is determined, the state is shifted to the second ART state after the end of the second ART end state. That is, when the "second ART main character" is determined, the player is awarded the "second ART winning" award. In addition, when the "second ART gasseer precursor" is determined, the state is shifted to the normal state after the end of the second ART precursory state. That is, in the case where the "2nd ART Gasse" is determined, the bonus "2nd ART winning" is not given to the player.

  For example, when the information related to the winning area is "weak watermelon", the main CPU 301 determines the "second ART flag" with a probability of "10%", and the "second ART garb" with a probability of "20%". And “no signs” with a probability of “70%”. That is, in the second ART precursor state transition lottery process described later, when the information concerning the winning area is "weak watermelon", the transition to the second ART precursor state is performed with a probability of "30%", and "70% The transition to the second ART precursor state is not performed with the probability of

(The 2nd ART sign presentation game number decision table)
Next, based on FIG. 21, the second ART prognostic effect game number determination table will be described.

  A second ART precursor presentation game number determination table is provided in the main ROM 302. The second ART precursor presentation effect game number determination table is provided to determine the number of games on which the second ART presentation effect is performed. Note that, as shown in FIG. 21, a plurality of game number options and the probability that each game number will be selected are defined in the second ART predictive effect game number determination table. In the present embodiment, the number of games in which the second ART precursor effect is performed is determined by lottery, but the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of games in which the second ART precursor effect is performed may be a predetermined number of games determined in advance.

(Additional sign transition state lottery table)
Next, based on FIG. 22, the additional precursor sign transition lottery table will be described.

  The additional precursor state transition lottery table is provided in the main ROM 302. Further, the additional precursor state transition lottery table is provided to determine whether or not to perform the transition to the additional precursor state, based on the information related to the winning area. The probability of the transition to the additional precursor state is determined for each winning area in the additional precursor state transition lottery table. More specifically, for each winning area, the probability of determining "super-prediction", the probability of determining "super-imposed paradox", and "preceding no" are determined in the super-prediction state transition lottery table. And the probability of being In addition, in the additional precursor state transition lottery table shown in FIG. 22, in all the winning areas “00 to 18”, “without precursor” is “100%”. That is, when the information related to the winning area is any one of “00 to 18”, it is not determined to shift to the additional sign state.

  When the "prediction" is determined or the "prediction" is determined by the addition precursor state transition lottery process, the transition to the addition precursor state is performed. On the other hand, when “no precursor” is determined by the additional precursor state transition lottery process, the transition to the additional precursor state is not performed. Also, when the "superscript" is determined, the number of games that can be played in the second ART state is "one set of 50 games", and the number of sets of "one or more" is added. That is, when the "second ART player" is determined, a bonus of "determination of one or more set additions (additional winning)" is given to the player. In addition, if the "second ART Gastrend" is determined, the number of sets is not added. That is, in the case where the "2nd ART Gasse" is determined, the bonus "winning on top" is not given to the player.

  For example, when the information related to the winning area is "weak watermelon", the main CPU 301 determines the "prediction" with a probability of "10%", and determines the "precursive genesis precursor" with a probability of "20%" And "no signs" with a probability of "70%". That is, in the additional sign state transition lottery process described later, when the information on the winning area is "weak watermelon", the transition to the additional sign state is performed with a probability of "30%", and "70%" There is no probability that the transition to the precursor state will take place.

(Additional indication effect number of games decision table)
Next, based on FIG. 23, the additional precursory effect game number determination table will be described.

  The addition precursor effect game number determination table is provided in the main ROM 302. The addition precursor effect game number determination table is provided to determine the number of games for which the addition precursor effect is to be performed. Note that, as shown in FIG. 23, the addition precursor effect game number determination table defines a plurality of game number options and the probability that each game number is selected. In the present embodiment, the number of games in which the additional aura effect is performed is determined by lottery, but the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of games in which the additional precursor effect is performed may be a predetermined predetermined number of games.

(Additional set number determination table)
Next, based on FIG. 24, the additional set number determination table will be described.

  The additional set number determination table is provided in the main ROM 302. The addition set number determination table also indicates the number of games that can be played in the second ART state, based on information relating to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command described later stored in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303. The number of games to be added is "one set of 50 games", and the number of games to be added to the number of games that can be played in the second ART state is determined in order of the number of sets.

  For example, when the information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start reception command described later stored in the effect transmission data storage area is the information related to “weak watermelon”, the main CPU 301 selects “6523/65536”. With the probability of 1, determine the “1” set as the number of sets to be added, and with the probability of “1149/65536”, perform a lottery to determine the set of “2” as the number of sets to be added. On the other hand, if the information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command described later stored in the effect transmission data storage area is the information related to "weak watermelon", with the probability of "57864/65536", As the additional set number, "0" set is determined. In this case, the number of sets playable in the second ART state is not added. As shown in FIG. 24, when the information on the winning area is any one of "00 to 18", the "0" set is determined with the probability of "65536/65536". That is, when the information related to the winning area is any one of "00 to 18", the addition of one or more sets is not determined.

(Setting suggestion effect determination table)
Next, the setting suggestion effect determination table will be described based on FIG.

  The setting suggestion effect determination table is provided in the main ROM 302 and is provided to determine an effect that suggests the state of the setting value. Specifically, the rendering content corresponding to the set value is defined. Further, as the effect content, a plurality of options may be prepared for each setting value, and an option of not performing effects may be prepared. When a plurality of options are prepared, the probability that each rendering content is selected is defined.

(Setting indication production)
Next, the animation displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 in the setting suggestion effect will be described based on FIG.

  The setting suggestion effect is an effect that indicates what value the setting value of the current gaming machine is with a certain degree of probability. The setting value can be set between “1” and “6”, and the larger the number, the more advantageous the setting for the player. A plurality of effect images are prepared for the setting suggestion effect, and the effect images can be selected and displayed according to the set values. For example, an effect image indicating that the setting value is “4” to “6” and an effect image indicating that the setting value is “1” to “3” are prepared, and one of them is provided according to the setting value. An effect image is displayed as a setting suggestion effect. Also, there are a high setting effect image indicating that the setting value is a high setting of “5” or “6” and a normal effect image that can be displayed in any case of the setting values “1” to “6”. When the high setting effect image is prepared and displayed, it is also possible to perform a setting suggestion effect that indicates that the setting value is high. In addition, although the effect image may be displayed only in the case of the corresponding setting value, the effect image is displayed with a certain probability in the case of the corresponding setting value, and the other effect images are displayed in the remaining cases. It may be done. When an effect image corresponding to the setting value is displayed with a certain degree of probability, an effect image having a possibility of being a higher setting is displayed, and thus it is expected with a certain degree of probability that the setting is high. It is possible to improve the quality. Further, not only two types of effect images are prepared, but also three or more effect images corresponding to the setting values can be prepared and displayed according to the setting values. Furthermore, in addition to the setting being more advantageous for the player as the setting value becomes larger, the characteristics of the balls may differ depending on, for example, whether the setting value is odd or even according to the setting value. . For example, when the set value is odd, it is easy to win transition to the second ART state, but the duration of the second ART state is relatively short, and when the set value is even, compared to when the set value is odd. Although it is difficult to win the transition to the second ART state, the setting may be made such that the duration of the second ART state is longer than when the set value is an odd number. In such a case, the setting suggestion effect may be performed by making the effect image different depending on whether the setting value is even or odd.

  The timing at which the setting suggestion effect is performed is the first ART state, the second ART state, and the third ART state (hereinafter, sometimes referred to simply as "ART") or bonus (hereinafter referred to as "ART etc.") It can be performed as a background image of the result display at the end of, or as a background image in a normal game, an image inserted at an arbitrary timing in a normal state, or the like.

  Hereinafter, based on FIG. 26, a setting suggestion effect in which two types of effect images having the even setting value and the setting value other than “1” or “2” are prepared is displayed as a result display background image The case of this will be described as an example.

  The result display indicates the number of games continued in each state such as ART or the like when the bonus or ART is over, the number of medals paid out during that time, the number of games in which a series of ART etc continued, and the medals paid out during that time The number of etc. is displayed. In the example of FIG. 26, a setting suggestion effect is implemented by displaying an effect image according to the setting value as a background image of result display. In the case where the setting value is an even number, as a result display when the ART or the like is finished, as shown in FIG. 26A, the effect image corresponding to the even setting value is displayed as a background image and continued. A setting suggestion effect is performed in which the number of games and the number of payouts are displayed. Also, when the set value is other than “1” or “2”, as shown in FIG. 26B, the set value is other than “1” or “2” as a result display when ART etc. is finished. While the effect image corresponding to the case is displayed as a background image, a setting suggestion effect is performed in which the number of continued games and the number of payouts are displayed. As described above, in the example illustrated in FIG. 26, the setting value is suggested with a certain degree of probability according to the number of persons displayed in the setting suggestion effect.

  As described above, by performing the setting suggestion effect as shown in FIG. 26A, the player detects that the setting value is an even number, or expects the game characteristic by expecting the possibility. Because it is possible, the gameplay is further improved. Further, by performing the setting suggestion effect as shown in FIG. 26B, the player can predict that the setting value is other than “1” or “2” and the setting value is not low. The expectation for the game is increased, and the game property is further improved.

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

  The effect determination table is provided in the sub ROM 404 and is provided to determine the effect to be performed in each state. Specifically, effect contents corresponding to "effect NO." And "effect NO." Are defined. Further, in the effect determination table, conditions for executing effects such as a state managed by the main CPU 301 are defined.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the effect determination table includes (a) a normal state effect determination table used when the state managed by the main CPU 301 is a normal state, and (b) a state managed by the main CPU 301. The first ART precursor state effect determination table used in the first ART precursor state, (c) the ART preparation state effect determination table used when the state managed by the main CPU 301 is the ART preparation state, (d) The first ART state effect determination table used when the state managed by the main CPU 301 is the first ART state, and (e) for the second ART precursor state used when the state managed by the main CPU 301 is the second ART precursor state Effect determination table, (f) State managed by main CPU 301 A second ART state effect determination table used in the second ART state, (g) An additional precursor state effect determination table used when the state managed by the main CPU 301 is an additional precursor state, (h) the main CPU 301 And a third ART state effect determination table used when the state managed by the second ART state is the third ART state. In the following description, the effect determination table for the normal state, the effect determination table for the first ART precursor state, the effect determination table for the ART preparation state, the effect determination table for the first ART state, the effect determination table for the second ART precursor state, the second ART The state effect determination table, the additional admonition state effect determination table, and the third ART state effect determination table may be collectively referred to simply as the “effect determination table”.

(About the degree of advantage and benefits for each state)
Subsequently, in the following, the degree of advantage for each state managed by the main CPU 301 and the benefits will be described. Although described in detail later, the gaming machine 1 is performed based on the value of the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303, the random value generated by the random number generator 304, and the winning area determination table. One of the winning areas "00 to 24" is determined by the "internal lottery process" (see FIG. 53).

  The gaming machine 1 is capable of performing games in the normal state, the first ART precursor state, the ART preparation state, the first ART state, the second ART precursor state, the second ART state, the second ART state, the additional precursor state, and the third ART state. Note that the normal state is the state in which the player has the lowest degree of advantage as compared to other states.

  As described above, in the first ART state, the second ART state, and the third ART state, when the winning area determined by the internal lottery process is “push order bell 01 to 08”, the combination of symbols relating to the winning area is valid This is a state in which the operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12 and 13 for stopping on the line is notified (hereinafter, it may be simply described as an "instruction state"). Therefore, the 1st ART state, the 2nd ART state, and the 3rd ART state are states in which the player has an advantage over the normal state.

  In the first ART state, either "bonus A" in which the game in the instruction state is "30" or "bonus B" in which the game in the instruction state is "50" is performed. Also, in the second ART state, at least the "50" game is performed for the game in the instruction state. Furthermore, in the 3 rd ART state, the game of the instruction state is played with the “200” game. As described above, among the first ART state, the second ART state, and the third ART state, the game in the instruction state has the lowest advantage of the first ART state in which the "30" game or the "50" game is played. The second ART state in which at least the "50" game is performed has a high degree of advantage as compared to the first ART state, and the third ART state in which the game in the indicated state is the "200" game is the highest.

  The first ART prognostic state, the second ART prognostic state, and the additional state are states in which notification regarding the provision of a "benefit" different from the payout of medals obtained by "the establishment of the payout trigger" is performed. Specifically, the first ART prognostic state is a state in which notification is made as to whether or not a benefit of "first ART winning" is given. The second ART precursor state is a state in which notification is made as to whether or not the benefit of “second ART winning” is given. Furthermore, the overtaking precursor state is a state in which notification of whether or not the benefit of “adding a set number” is given is performed. In addition, the game of the instruction | indication state is performed in 2nd ART sign state and an addition state.

  As described above, the first ART precursor state is a state in which the degree of advantage is higher than that in the normal state in that the first ART state indicates that there is a possibility that the privilege of "1st ART winning" is given. I can say that. In addition, it can be said that the second ART precursor state is a state in which the degree of advantage is higher than that in the first ART state in that it indicates that there is a possibility that the benefit of "second ART winning" is given. . Furthermore, it can be said that the additional precursor state is a state in which the degree of advantage is higher than that in the second ART state in that it indicates that there is a possibility that the benefit of "set number increase" is given.

  In addition, as described above, the first ART precursor effect is performed in the first ART precursor state, the second ART precursor effect is performed in the second ART precursor state, and the additional precursor effect is performed in the additional precursor state. As described above, in each precursor state, since the corresponding precursor effect is performed, it can be said that these precursor states are states to which the "feature" of "execution of precursor effect" is given.

(About the flow of the game, and the lottery performed in each state)
Next, based on FIG. 28, the flow of the game and the lottery performed in each state will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 28, in the normal state, the first ART precursor state transition lottery process for determining the transition to the 1st ART precursor state is performed. When the transition to the first ART precursor state is determined by the first ART precursor state transition lottery process, the transition to the first ART precursor state is performed. In addition, as described above, when the transition to the first ART precursor state is determined by the first ART precursor state transition lottery process, the transition to the ART preparation state is scheduled "the first ART precursor" or the ART preparation state One of the "first ART gas precursors" that is not transitioned to is decided.

  In addition, in the normal state, when "7 sets of blue 7 Replay" of the winning area "04" is determined by the internal lottery process, transition to the 3 rd ART state is performed (not shown).

  In the first ART precursor state, the first ART precursor effect is performed. It should be noted that "presence or absence notification production" is performed in which the success or failure of the benefit is notified in each of the 1st ART prognostic effects, the 2nd ART prognostic effects, and each of the presage effects of the additional accompaniment effects. In the first ART prognostic rendition, notification success or non-prediction effects of notifying of the success or failure of the “first ART winning” are performed. If the result of the first ART omen state transition lottery process is determined as “1st ART omen” and the player is given the privilege of “1st ART winning”, in the notification notice effect performed during the 1st ART omen effect , And a success effect (a benefit notification effect) for notifying that a benefit has been given is performed.

  In the ART preparation state, a promotion lottery from ART preparation state A to ART preparation state B is performed.

  In the first ART state, one of “bonus A (30 G)” performed when transitioning from ART preparation state A and “bonus B (50 G)” performed when transitioning from ART preparation state B is performed.

  Here, the gaming machine 1 has a plurality of types of benefits including a benefit with low advantage ("bonus A" in this embodiment) and a benefit with high advantage ("bonus B" in this embodiment) It is not possible to determine which benefit is the benefit until the predetermined timing by the effect, and it is possible to grant the benefit (so-called "rank-up bonus") which makes it possible to determine which benefit at the predetermined timing. Note that, in the following description of the present embodiment, a plurality of types including a benefit with low advantage ("bonus A" in the present embodiment) and a benefit with high advantage ("bonus B" in the present embodiment) It is not possible to determine which benefit among the benefits until the predetermined timing by the effect, and which is the benefit at the predetermined timing (in the present embodiment, it is "bonus A" or "bonus B" In some cases, a privilege that makes it possible to distinguish can be described simply as a "rank-up bonus".

  In other words, it is possible to say that the entire bonus (benefit) in which the effect of informing the presence or absence of the rank increase from the benefit with low degree of advantage to the benefit with high degree of advantage is a "rank-up bonus". It should be noted that in the “rank-up bonus” of this embodiment, “bonus A” can not be discriminated as bonus A or bonus B, and “bonus B” can not be discriminated as bonus A or bonus B. And are included. In the following description, "bonus A" and "bonus B on which a presentation as bonus A is performed" may be simply described as "rank-up bonus". Note that among the "bonus B" in the present embodiment, "bonus B for which the effect as bonus A is not performed" is not included in the rank-up bonus. Further, in the following description, the bonus B on which the effect as the bonus A is performed may be described as “bonus B relating to a rank-up bonus”.

  Note that the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can not distinguish whether it is "bonus A" or "bonus B" until a predetermined timing in a part of the transition from the ART preparation state B to the first ART state. I do. Specifically, in "Bonus A" and "Bonus B pertaining to rank-up bonus", when a game in the first ART state is started, an effect as "Bonus A" with a low degree of advantage is performed, and predetermined As an effect of notifying whether or not the "bonus B" having a high degree of advantage is given at the timing, "rank-up determination effect" is performed. In the present embodiment, when the bonus B relating to the rank-up bonus is performed, the rank-up determination effect is performed at the timing of the 30th game in the first ART state game. Further, when the bonus A is performed, rank-up determination effect is performed in the 30th game of the first ART state game (final game). Furthermore, in the rank-up determination effect, a success effect (a benefit notification effect) is performed informing that it has been decided to apply a benefit with a high degree of advantage, such as bonus B, as compared to bonus A.

  In the first ART state, a second ART precursor state transition lottery process is performed. When the transition to the second ART precursor state is determined by the second ART precursor state transition lottery process, the transition to the second ART precursor state is performed. When the transition to the second ART precursor state is determined by the second ART precursor state transition lottery process, either the "second ART precursor" or the "second ART gas precursor" is determined.

  In the second ART precursor state, the second ART precursor effect is performed. Further, in the 2 nd ART prognostic rendition, a notice rendition of notifying the success or failure of the “second ART winning” is performed. As a result of the 2 nd ART omen state transition lottery processing, if the 2 nd ART omen is determined, and the player is given the privilege of “2 nd ART winning”, the privilege is given in the notice effect of the 2 nd ART omen effect A success effect (a benefit notification effect) for notifying that it has been performed is performed.

  In the second ART state, an additional precursor state transition lottery process is performed. When the transition to the additional precursor state is determined by the additional precursor state transition lottery process, the transition to the additional precursor state is made. When the transition to the additional precursor state is determined in the additional precursor state transition lottery process, one of the “addition main precursor” or the “additional gas precursor” is determined. Further, when the “prediction of the added book” is determined by the addition precursor state transition lottery process, the set addition number determination process is performed. In the set addition number determination process, a set number addition lottery process is performed to add the number of games that can be played in the second ART state as one set of 50 games.

  In the additional sign state, the additional sign effect is performed. In addition, in the extra-prediction effect, a notification effect is performed to notify the success or failure of the "additional winning". As a result of the addition precursor state transition lottery process, when "addition lead agent" is determined and the player is given the benefit of "additional winning", it is determined that the benefit is provided in the notice effect of the addition precursor effect. A success effect (informing effect effect) to be notified is performed, and an effect in which a numerical value obtained by multiplying the provided "number of added sets" by "50" is notified as the number of games related to addition (number of added games) is performed.

  Although not shown in FIG. 28, in the third ART state, the transition to the second ART state is performed after the end of the 200 games.

(Animation displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 in ART)
Next, the animation displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 in the ART such as the first ART state and the second ART state will be described based on FIG.

  In the ART, as shown in FIG. 29, the liquid crystal display device 46 displays the number of games that can be played in the instructed state and the number of games played in the instructed state. Further, in the instruction state, the sub CPU 402 instructs the order of the stop operation of the stop button 11, 12, 13 based on the information related to the winning area stored by the game information storage process of step S302-2. Perform "informing effect".

  For example, in the case where the information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command stored in the game information storage processing of step S302 is "12", the sub CPU 402 aligns the symbol combinations related to the bell on the effective line Control is performed to display on the liquid crystal display device 46 the order of the stop operations of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 for the display. In this case, the player first operates the middle stop button 12, then operates the left stop button 11, and finally operates the right stop button 13 to place the combination of symbols relating to the bell on the effective line. It can be displayed. In addition, the aspect of the pushing order alerting | reporting of this embodiment is explained in full detail later.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a total acquired number image 630 is displayed showing the total number of medals acquired, which is the total number of medals acquired in the instruction state.

(About payment notification effect)
Subsequently, the payout notification effect executed by the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described in detail below.

  As described above, the “payout notification effect” is performed in response to the establishment of the payout trigger of the medal (game medium). The “payout notification effect” in the present embodiment is a effect for notifying the payout of medals. The gaming machine 1 is capable of executing both the “first payout notification effect” and the “second payout notification effect” as the payout notification effect. The “first payout notification effect” is performed by causing the liquid crystal display device 46 to display a predetermined image for reporting the payout of medals as a “payout notification image”. The “second payout notification effect” is performed by causing the speakers 34 and 35 to output a predetermined sound such as a voice or a sound effect as a “payout notification sound”.

  In the following description, the first payout notification effect in the present embodiment may be described as “dispense notification display” and the second payout notification effect as “dispense notification sound output”.

  The payout notification effect of the present embodiment is performed when a combination of symbols in which a numerical value of “1” or more is specified as the number of payouts is displayed on the effective line. More specifically, a combination of symbols relating to "special roles 01 to 02" in which the numerical value of "1", which is the smallest number of media, is specified as the number of dispensed sheets is displayed on the effective line (hereinafter referred to as " A combination of symbols pertaining to "Cherry 01 to 21" is specified on the effective line (hereinafter referred to as "the special winning combination may be described as"), and a numerical value of "4" is specified as the number of payouts. A combination of symbols pertaining to "watermelon 01 to 08", in which a numerical value of "8" is specified as the number of payouts, may be described as "winning of cherries" (hereinafter referred to as "watermelon" Combination of symbols related to “Bell 01 to 32” is displayed on the effective line, and the numerical value of “9”, which is the number of media that is the largest number of media, is specified. about( Below are carried out in response to sometimes as "winning bell"). In the following description, "special role winning", "cherry winning", "watermelon winning", and "bell winning" may be collectively referred to as "payout winning".

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as will be described in detail later, any information contained in the display determination command received by the sub CPU 402 is displayed on the effective line of any of the combinations of symbols pertaining to winning. If it is determined that the information indicates that the game has been made, it is determined that "the payout trigger has been established". Thereby, the gaming machine 1 can perform the payout notification effect as soon as possible. Also, for example, as described later, in the case where a payout notification effect is performed triggered by the sub CPU 402 receiving a payout command, if an error occurs when the payout command is received, the payout command is received. It is necessary to replace the effect to be performed based on the irregular. In such a case, the control load may increase due to the process performed at the time of receiving the payout command. The gaming machine 700 according to the present embodiment reduces the control load when such a payout command is received by the sub CPU 402 judging that the payout trigger is established based on the reception of the display determination command and performing the payout notification effect. be able to.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, for example, it may be determined that "the payout trigger is established" based on the sub CPU 402 receiving the payout command. With such a configuration, it is possible to achieve an effect of enhancing the player's sense of excitement by matching the other effects performed by the payout of medals with the timing at which the payout notification effect is performed. In addition, even if an error occurs due to some kind of malfunction between the transmission of the display determination command and the transmission of the payout command, the payout notification effect can be reliably performed.

(An example of the aspect of the disbursement notification effect)
Next, a specific example of the payout notification effect executed by the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The payout notification effect is performed in such a manner that the player can recognize the establishment of the payout trigger. As described above, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is capable of executing both the “payout notification display” and the “payout notification sound output”. As described above, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment performs the reel light emission effect at the time when the payout opportunity is established, in addition to the payout notification effect.

  As shown in FIG. 30, the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment performs different effects according to the type of payout trigger as the payout notification effect. In other words, the gaming machine 1 pays out the first prescribed number of medals (for example, payout of nine medals) in response to the establishment of the first payout trigger (for example, winning of the bell), and the second payout The second prescribed number of medals are dispensed (for example, four medals are dispensed) according to the establishment of the opportunity (for example, winning of cherries), and the first withdrawal opportunity is established and the second payout opportunity. Differs in the mode of the payout notification effect. Specifically, the gaming machine 1 pays the bell when the numerical value of "9" is specified as the payout number, the watermelon when the numerical value of "8" is specified as the payout number, and the payout number The payout notice sound and the payout notice image of different types for the cherry when the numerical value of “4” is specified as and the special role where the numerical value of “1” is specified as the number of paid out. Perform notification effects. For example, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment performs the payout notification effect by outputting the sound data 1 as the payout notification sound and displaying the payout notification image 1 when there is a “bell prize winning”. In addition, for example, when there is a "cherry winning", the gaming machine 1 outputs the sound data 3 as a payout notification sound and displays the payout notification image 3 to perform payout notification effect. Note that the payout notification effect may differ depending on the type of payout trigger as in the present embodiment, or may be a common effect regardless of the type of payout trigger.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 31 (a), the payout notification display is an image that can recognize the acquisition of a medal such as "GET", or a medal related to payout such as "+9" as shown in FIG. 32 (a). This can be performed by displaying an image indicating the number on the liquid crystal display device 46 as the payout notification image 610a. Further, as shown in FIGS. 31 and 32, for example, the payout notification sound can be output by causing the speakers 34 and 35 to output a predetermined sound, a sound effect or the like as the payout notification sound.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the gaming machine 1 performs payout notification effects in different modes according to the type of payout trigger. The payout notification effect is a flashy effect mode when a payout trigger having a large number of medal payouts is established (for example, "bell winning"), and a payout trigger having a small medal payout number is realized (for example, "Cherry's It is desirable to use a modest presentation mode for "winning" and "one winning combination". For example, as shown in FIG. 31 (a), when the payout trigger of "9" medals is established by "the winning of a bell", characters such as "GET" such as gold or red, or an image are dispensed. It can be a notification image.

  Also, for example, as shown in FIG. 31 (b), when a payout trigger for "4" medals is established by "winning of cherry", a letter of "GET" such as blue or an image is paid out 610b.

  Furthermore, for example, the payout notification image performed at the cherry winning may be displayed as a smaller image as compared with the payout notification image performed at the bell winning. Furthermore, different types of payout notification sounds are output depending on when the payout trigger of "9" sheets is established and when the other payout trigger is established, and the amount and frequency of the sound are made different to dispense. A notification sound may be output.

  Thereby, the gaming machine 1 gives priority to the privilege (nine medals) obtained by the bell prize which can obtain more medals than the privilege (four medals) obtained by the cherry prize. Can be notified. As a result, the gaming machine 1 can enhance the player's sense of satisfaction and improve the interest of the game.

(About the case where the payout notification effect is performed and the case where it is not performed)
As described above, the gaming machine 1 may limit the payout notification effect when one payout trigger is established. Specifically, the gaming machine 1 may or may not execute the payout notification effect when the payout trigger is established.

  When one payout trigger is established in a state advantageous to the player, the gaming machine 1 performs payout notification effect in principle.

  On the other hand, the gaming machine 1 does not execute the payout notification effect when a benefit other than the benefit (disbursement of medals) provided upon establishment of the payout trigger is awarded. For example, the payout notification effect is not performed when a benefit such as “1st ART winning” is given, or when a benefit such as “execution of prognostic effect” or “execution of premium effect” is provided.

  In other words, the gaming machine 1 does not perform the payout notification effect when a predetermined effect such as a prognostic effect is performed as a benefit different from the benefit given by the establishment of the payout trigger. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 33, in the first ART state where the first ART precursor effect is performed, the second ART precursor state where the second ART precursor effect is performed, and the additional precursor state where the additional precursor effect is performed, the payout notification effect is It does not happen.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 does not perform a payout notification effect when a more advantageous game (second advantageous gaming state) for the player is performed. For example, as shown in FIG. 33, the payout notification effect is not performed in the third ART state that is advantageous for the player compared to the second ART state. Furthermore, as will be described in detail later, in the game (second advantageous game state) in which specially prepared effects (such as episode effects) are performed, unlike the effects in the normal second ART state, the gaming machine 1 We do not give a payment notification effect. Specifically, the payout notification effect is not performed in the tenth set of games in which the episode effect is performed when the game in the second ART state continues 10 sets (500 games) of the gaming machine 1.

  Furthermore, the gaming machine 1 may not perform the payout notification effect when the payout trigger is established at the predetermined timing in the first ART state and the second ART state.

  In the following, first, an execution example of the payout notification effect executed by the gaming machine 1 will be described, and then, a case where the gaming machine 1 does not execute the payout notification effect will be described.

(Execution example of payout notification effect)
Hereinafter, based on FIG. 34 etc., the example different from the execution example of a payout notification effect and the payout notification effect will be described. In the following, an explanation will be given by exemplifying the effects performed in the game in the second ART state.

  As shown in FIG. 34, in the game of the second ART state, a payout trigger is established, and when the predetermined condition is not met, a payout notification effect is performed. For example, when there is a “bell prize winning” in the game of the second [n1] game in the second ART state, a payout notification effect corresponding to the bell winning is performed. In addition, in the game of the second [n2] game in the second ART state, when there is a "cherry winning", a payout notification effect corresponding to the cherry winning is performed.

  Here, as described above, in the gaming machine 1 in the ART preparation state, the first ART state, the second ART state, the second ART precursor state, the third ART state, and the additional state, a notification for instructing the operation mode (operation mode instruction Broadcast). The game machine 1 of the present embodiment is an effect for performing notification of the operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 for displaying the combination of symbols relating to the winning area on the effective line as the operation mode instruction notification , And may be described as "press order notification effect". The gaming machine 1 displays on the liquid crystal display device 46 an image relating to the instruction of the stop order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 (hereinafter referred to as "instruction image 620"), any stop button 11 , 12 and 13 (hereinafter referred to as "instruction voice") may be output from the speakers 34 and 35, and the stop operation order display lamp 30 should be lighted. Perform an informing notification effect.

  In the game in the second ART state, when one of the winning areas “push order bell 01 to 08” is determined by the internal lottery process, a push order notification effect is performed. Further, when the player performs the stop operation of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 in accordance with the pushing order instructed by the pushing order notification effect, the combination of symbols relating to the bell is displayed on the effective line, and the "bell" wins. At the same time, a payout notification effect is performed.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 35, in the game in the first ART state, when start lever 10 is operated and “push order bell” is determined as the winning area by the internal lottery process, start lever 10 Timing (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "lever ON"), timing when the stop button 11, 12, 13 is first operated to stop (hereinafter referred to as "first stop") Stop operation at each of the timings at which any one of the stop buttons 11, 12 and 13 is operated for the second stop (hereinafter referred to as "the second stop time"). In order to notify the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 that should be performed, the pressing order notification effect is performed.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 35A, when the lever is ON, for example, the images of “1”, “2” and “3” indicating the operating order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 are used as the instruction image 620 Can be displayed on the screen, and the pressing order notification effect can be performed.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 35 (a) to 35 (c), for example, a voice such as "right" indicating that the stop button 11, 12 or 13 should be the first to perform the stop operation when the lever is turned on A voice such as "medium" is output as an indication voice that indicates that the second stop operation should be performed at the first stop, and "left" indicates that the third stop operation should be performed at the second stop. Etc. "can be output as an instruction | indication audio | voice, and pushing order alerting | reporting production can be performed.

  Further, for example, the stop operation order display lamp 30 corresponding to the stop button 11, 12, 13 of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 at the time of lever ON should be lighted, and the stop operation should be performed second at the first stop. By pressing the stop operation order display lamp 30 corresponding to and turning on the stop operation order display lamp 30 corresponding to the third stop operation at the second stop, the depression order notification effect can be performed.

  The above is an example of the pushing order notification effect, and the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the pressing order notification effect may be performed by any one or two of the instruction image 620, the instruction sound, and the lighting of the stop operation order display lamp 30. In addition, as long as the instruction image 620 suggests the stop order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 described above, a symbol such as an arrow or "left, middle, right", etc. is displayed in addition to the display of numbers indicating the order. The character of may be displayed. The push order notification effect suggests the operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 and may be in any form as long as it can be recognized by the player.

  As shown in FIG. 35 (d), a payout notification effect is performed at a timing when all the stop buttons 11, 12 and 13 are operated to stop (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "the third stop time"). More specifically, the payout notification effect causes the liquid crystal display device 46 to display the payout notification image 610 at the third stop (payout notification display) and causes the speakers 34 and 35 to output a payout notification sound ( It is performed by both of the payout notification sound output). In the present embodiment, a payout notification effect is performed and a reel light emission effect is performed at the timing when the bell is won.

  In the present embodiment, the total acquisition number image 630 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 as described above. In principle, the total winning number image 630 is continuously displayed from the lever ON time to the next lever ON time. When a payout trigger is established in the game, the total acquired number image 630 is updated and displayed to a value obtained by adding the number of medals to be paid out in the game at the time of the third stop. For example, if the total number of medals obtained when the lever is ON is "120" (see FIG. 35A) and there is a "bell prize" in the game, the total number-of-gains image 630 is displayed at the third stop. It is updated and displayed to the value ("129" in FIG. 35 (d)) to which the value of the payout number "9" relating to the bell is added.

  It is a case where "cherry" is determined as a winning area as a result of an internal lottery process in the first ART state, and a timing at which the stop button 11, 12, 13 can display a combination of symbols related to cherry (hereinafter simply referred to as "appropriate When the stop operation is performed according to “timing”), a combination of symbols related to “cherry” is displayed on the effective line (a winning of cherry). When there is a cherry winning, a payout notification effect is performed at the time of the third stop.

  In the above-described execution example, an example of the payout notification effect and the push order notification effect in the second ART state is shown, but the gaming machine 1 is similar to the payout notification effect and the push in the ART preparation state and the second ART state game. Perform an order notification effect.

(Restrictions on the withdrawal notification effect when a omen effect is performed)
Subsequently, the case where the payout notification effect is not performed will be described. As described above, the gaming machine 1 does not perform the payout notification effect when giving priority to notification of a benefit different from the benefit (the payout of the medal) given by the establishment of the payout trigger. Specifically, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a "first ART precursor condition" in which a first ART precursor effect relating to a first ART winning is performed, a second ART precursor condition in which a second ART precursor effect relating to a second ART winning is performed, and an addition. In the additional warning state in which the additional warning effect regarding the winning is performed, the payout notification effect is not performed.

  In the present embodiment, for example, in the case where the privilege of “1st ART winning” is awarded, the game is performed in the instruction state of at least “30 games”, and the privilege of “second ART winning” is awarded. In at least "50 games", a game is performed under an instruction state. In addition, when the bonus of “additional winning” is given, the game in the instruction state of at least “50 games” is added. Furthermore, when the game in the instruction state is performed for 30 or more games, there is a high possibility that the winning area "pushing order bell 01 to 08" will be determined a plurality of times (see FIG. 12). There is a high possibility that at least a predetermined number of medals can be obtained by the bell prize. Therefore, "Privileges" such as "1st ART Winning", "2nd ART Winning", or "Additional Winning" is maintained for a predetermined number of games, "Privileges" is a bonus given by the establishment of a payout trigger (for example, If there is a “bell prize winning”, the payout of “9” medals or more) is a highly interesting benefit for the player.

  In principle, the gaming machine 1 performs the payout notification effect in a state advantageous to the player, and limits the payout notification effect when the effect related to the awarding of a higher interest is performed. As a result, the gaming machine 1 can increase the player's interest in the more highly-interested item while giving the player a feeling of playing a ball and enhancing the feeling of excitement. As a result, the gaming machine 1 can improve the interest of the game.

  Next, an example of the effect in the case where the indication effect is performed and the payout notification effect is not performed will be described. In the following description, the effects performed in the second ART precursor state and the additional precursor state are illustrated and described.

(Restriction of withdrawal notification effect in the 2 nd ART sign)
First, with reference to FIG. 36 and the like, the second ART prognostic rendition performed in the second ART prognostic state will be described. As described above, in the present embodiment, the “prediction effect” of one or a plurality of games is performed in the “prediction state” game. Further, in the present embodiment, in the final game of the “indication effect”, the “informing or not notifying effect” of one game is performed as an effect of informing the user of whether the benefit is awarded. As shown in FIG. 36, in the second ART prognostic state, “the second ART prognostic effect” is performed to notify of the second ART winning. In addition, in the final game of the 2nd ART prognostic effect, a performing notification effect of notifying the propriety of the second ART winning is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 36, in the second ART precursor state, the payout notification effect is not performed even if there is a winning combination of the payout combination. For example, when the winning area "pushing order bell" is determined in the second [n3] game of the 2 ART precursor state and the symbol combination relating to the "bell" is displayed on the effective line at the third stop (bell winning) Even if), the payout notification effect is not performed. Further, in the final game (the [n4] th game) of the 2 nd ART prognostic state, a notice of success or failure is given. The gaming machine 1 does not perform the payout notification effect even when there is a winning of the payout combination in the game in which the success or failure notification effect is performed.

  FIG. 37 shows an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 in the game when the winning area “pushing order bell” is determined by internal lottery processing in a game (start game) in which a second ART precursor state is started An example is shown. At the time of lever ON of the game (the first game of the second precursor effect) in which the second ART precursor state is started, for example, as shown in FIG. 37 (a), it relates to the provision of "second ART winning" such as "RUSH rush chance time" An image can be displayed that suggests that a prognostic effect (the second ART prognostic effect) is to be performed.

  Further, in the start game of the second ART precursor state, for example, as shown in FIGS. 37 (b) to (d), displaying an image suggesting that the second ART precursor effect such as "chance time" is being performed. Can. In addition, as shown in FIG. 37 (d), the display of the payout notification image and the output of the payout notification sound are not performed in the second ART precursor effect.

  As shown in FIGS. 37 (a) to 37 (c), if "push order bell" is determined as a winning area by the internal lottery process in the second ART prognostic state, the push order is the same as the game in the second ART state. Informing effect is performed. In addition, when “bell” wins at the third stop in the second ART precursor state, the reel light emission effect is performed, and the total acquired number image 630 is updated to a value obtained by adding the value of the number “9” of payouts related to the bell. Is displayed.

  FIG. 38 shows an example of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 in the game when “push order bell” is determined as the winning area by the internal lottery process in the final game of the 2ART ART effect. In the success or failure notification effect performed in the final game of the second ART omen effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 38 (a), the presence or absence of the “second ART winning” such as “RUSH rush judgment” is notified in the game An image suggestive of this can be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46.

  At the time of the third stop of the success or failure notification effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 38 (d), it is a result of the success or failure of “2nd ART winning” such as “RUSH determined” and an image notifying that grant of benefit is determined Can be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 (privilege notification effect). Further, at the time of the third stop, the display of the payout notification image and the output of the payout notification sound are not performed.

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 does not perform the payout notification effect in the game in which the success or failure notification effect for notifying the success or failure of the benefit is performed. As described above, the “second ART winning” is more of interest to the player than the benefit provided by the establishment of the payout trigger (for example, the payout of “9” medals in the case of “bell winning”). It is a high privilege. That is, in the case where the gaming machine 1 gives notification about the merits or demerits of the privilege giving which is more interesting for the player than "the establishment of the payout trigger", the gaming machine 1 gives priority to the notification about the merits or not of the benefit and restricts the payout notifying effect. Do. As a result, the gaming machine 1 can enhance the game's interest by enhancing the player's alertness and exhilaration to a highly interesting benefit.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention may be such that no precautionary effect is produced over a plurality of games with respect to the first ART winning or the additional winning. In the case where the indication effect of the number of games is not performed regarding the success or failure of the first ART winning etc., the payout notification effect may not be performed in the game in which the success or failure notification effect is performed.

  When "push order bell" is determined as the winning area by the internal lottery process in the game in which the success or failure notification effect is performed, the push order notification effect is performed as in the game in the first ART state. In addition, when there is a “bell prize winning” in the game in which the success or failure notice effect is performed, the reel light emission effect is performed, and the total acquired number image 630 is a value obtained by adding the value of the payout number “9” for the bell. Updated to be displayed.

(Restriction of the pay-out notification effect in the additional sign state)
Next, based on FIG. 39 and the like, the effects in the additional sign state will be described. As shown in FIG. 39, in the overheard state, the "overhearing effect" is performed to give a notification regarding the over winning. In addition, in the final game of the additional precautionary effect, a notification of yes or no to notify the success or failure of the additional winning is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 39, in the additional warning state, the payout notification effect is not performed even if there is a winning of the payout combination. For example, when the winning area "pushing order bell" is determined in the [n5] game in the additional warning state, and the symbol combination relating to the "bell" is displayed on the effective line at the third stop (bell winning) Even if it is, the payout notification effect is not performed. In addition, in the final game of the additional warning state (the (n6) th game), a notice of notification of the success or failure of the “additional winning” is performed. The gaming machine 1 does not perform the payout notification effect even when there is a winning of the payout combination in the game in which the success or failure notification effect is performed.

  In the present embodiment, “additional winning” is at least “one set of 50 games” and games in the second ART state are added. Therefore, the “additional winning” is a benefit that is more interesting for the player and more advantageous than the benefit provided by the establishment of the payout trigger. The gaming machine 1 restricts the payout notification effect in a state in which it is notified whether or not such an advantageous benefit, "additional winning" is given. As a result, the gaming machine 1 can improve the interest of the game by enhancing the player's alertness and exhilaration with respect to a highly interesting benefit while giving the player a feeling of payout.

  In addition, in the game in the additional state, when the "push order bell" is determined by the internal lottery process, while the payout notification effect is not performed, the push order notification effect is performed.

  FIG. 40 shows an example of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 in the game when “pushing order bell” is determined as the winning area by the internal lottery process in the final game in the additional admonition state. At the third stop of the success or failure notification effect regarding the success or failure of the addition, for example, as shown in FIG. 40 (d), it is a result of the success or failure of “additionally winning” such as “+ 50G” Can be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 (privilege notification effect). Further, at the time of the third stop, the display of the payout notification image and the output of the payout notification sound are not performed.

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 does not perform the payout notification effect in the game in which the success or failure notification effect for notifying the success or failure of the benefit is performed. As described above, the “additional win” is more interesting for the player than the benefit provided by the establishment of the payout trigger (for example, the payout of “9” medals when there is a “bell prize”). It is an advantageous benefit. That is, in the case where notification is given as to whether or not the player has given a benefit that is more interesting to the player than "the establishment of the payout trigger", the gaming machine 1 gives priority to the notification of the benefit and limits the payout notification effect. . As a result, the gaming machine 1 can increase the degree of attention of the player for the highly interesting benefit and improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, in the game in which the success or failure notification effect is performed, when “push order bell” is determined as the winning area by the internal lottery process, the push order notification effect is performed as in the game in the first ART state. In addition, when there is a “bell prize winning” in the game in which the success or failure notice effect is performed, the reel light emission effect is performed, and the total acquired number image 630 is a value obtained by adding the value of the payout number “9” for the bell. Updated to be displayed.

(Restriction of payout notification effect in rank-up judgment effect)
Next, based on FIG. 41 and the like, as a benefit other than the benefit (the payout of medals) given by the establishment of the payout trigger, it relates to "whether a benefit with a higher degree of benefit has been given (pass or fail of privilege promotion)". An example of the case where the notification is performed will be described.

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 is capable of executing a rank up bonus in the game in the first ART state. Further, when a "rank up bonus" is performed, a common effect is performed until a predetermined timing, and a rank up determination effect is performed at a predetermined timing. That is, the case where the rank-up bonus is performed means that the player has been promoted from "bonus A" to "bonus B".

  The gaming machine 1 can maintain the player's sense of expectation by performing a common effect up to a predetermined timing in the “rank up bonus”. Specifically, for example, even when the effect as "Bonus A" is performed at the timing when the first ART state is started, the player is given "Bonus B" up to a predetermined timing. Can play while holding the expectation of

  The gaming machine 1 does not perform a payout notification effect in a game in which the success or failure of promotion of a bonus is notified (a game in which a rank up determination effect is performed). As described above, "Bonus B" is a benefit having a higher degree of advantage than "Bonus A", and "Promotion from Bonus A to Bonus B" is more advantageous for the player than the benefit offered by the establishment of the payout trigger. It is a highly interesting benefit. The gaming machine 1 can raise the player's interest in the “consultation of bonus promotion” notified by the rank up determination effect by limiting the payout notification effect in the game in which the rank up determination effect is performed.

  FIG. 41 is a timing chart when rank-up determination effect is performed in the first ART state. As described above, in the first ART state, the gaming machine 1 performs a payout notification effect when a predetermined payout combination is determined as a winning area by the internal lottery process and there is a winning of the payout combination. That is, in the game in the first ART state, the gaming machine 1 performs the payout notification effect in the game other than the game in which the rank up determination effect is performed. For example, as shown in FIG. 41, when the winning area “pushing order bell” is determined in the 1st ART state [n7] game in the 1st ART state and there is a “bell winning” at the third stop, Do.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 41, in the gaming machine 1 in which the “rank-up determination effect” is performed in the first ART state (promotion success or failure notification game), the payout notification effect is performed even when the payout trigger is established. Absent. For example, as shown in FIG. 41, when the winning area "pushing order bell" is determined in the 30th game in the first ART state (promotion success or failure notifying game) and there is a "bell winning" at the third stop, The payout notification effect is not performed.

  FIG. 42 shows an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 in the game when the winning area “pushing order bell” is determined by the internal lottery processing in the game (promotion success / failure notification game) in which the rank up determination effect is performed An example is shown. At the lever ON time of the promotion success / failure notification game, for example, as shown in FIG. 42A, it is possible to cause the liquid crystal display device 46 to display an image indicating that a rank up determination effect is to be performed, such as “continuation determination”.

  At the third stop of the promotion success or failure notification game, for example, as shown in FIG. 42 (d), it is a success or failure of "promotion of benefits" as a rank up determination effect such as "continue determination!", "+ 20G", etc. The liquid crystal display device 46 can display an image notifying that the privilege of “promotion of“ promotion of the Further, at the time of the third stop of the promotion success or failure notification game, the payout notification effect is not performed.

  In the promotion success or failure notification game, when the "push order bell" is determined as the winning area by the internal lottery process, a push order notification effect is performed. In addition, when there is a “bell prize winning” in the promotion success / failure notification game, the reel light emission effect is performed, and the total acquired number image 630 is updated to a value obtained by adding the value of the payout number “9” pertaining to the bell. Is displayed.

(Restriction of payout notification effect in the second advantageous game state)
Next, a payout notification effect in a game (second advantageous game state) in a state more advantageous to the player than in the second ART state (first advantageous game state) will be described. As described above, the gaming machine 1 does not perform the payout notification effect when a more advantageous game (second advantageous gaming state) for the player is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 43, in the gaming machine 1, "7 sets of blue 7 Replay" of the winning area "04" is determined by the internal lottery process, and a bonus of "3rd ART winning" whose appearance frequency is lower than other benefits is awarded. In the game played when being played, the payout notification effect is not executed. In the present embodiment, the winning area “Blue 7 Match Replay” is determined with the probability of “1/65536”, and the 3 rd ART state is a very low frequency appearance benefit. The game in the third ART state is a so-called "premium bonus", and an effect different from the effect performed in the game in the other state is performed. In other words, by the determination of "7 sets of blue 7 Replay" by the internal lottery process, a benefit of "3rd ART winning" which is more advantageous for the player than the 2nd ART and a benefit of "execution of the effect relating to the premium bonus" Is granted.

  The infrequent grant of a bonus and the “execution of the effect according to a premium bonus” are rare events, and when such a bonus is given, the player's sense of excitement is further enhanced. The gaming machine 1 further enhances the interest of the player for the rare benefits by limiting the payout notification effect in the game performed when the bonus with a low appearance frequency such as the premium bonus is given, thereby improving the interest of the game It can be done.

  In the third ART state game, when the "push order bell" is determined as the winning area by the internal lottery process, a push order notification effect is performed. In addition, when there is a “bell prize winning” in the third ART state game, the reel emission effect is performed, and the total acquired number image 630 is updated to a value obtained by adding the value of the payout number “9” pertaining to the bell. Is displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 44, the gaming machine 1 does not perform the payout notification effect in the game performed when the game in the advantageous gaming state reaches the predetermined number of continuations. In the present embodiment, the gaming machine 1 continues the game in the second ART state, and in the game performed when the predetermined number of sets (for example, 10 sets) is reached (for example, the tenth set game in the second ART state), We do not give a payment notification effect. The game in the second ART state of a predetermined set (10th set in the present embodiment) performed after the second ART state continues for a predetermined number of sets (10 sets in the present embodiment) is performed as a so-called "episode bonus". In the game related to the episode bonus, a specially prepared effect (so-called episode effect) different from the effect performed in the game in the other second ART state is performed. In other words, in the game related to the episode bonus, a rare effect (episode effect) different from the effect performed in the normal second ART state is performed. Therefore, it can be said that the game relating to the episode bonus is a game in a state advantageous to the player (second advantageous game state) as compared to the game in the normal second ART state.

  In addition to the case where the game in the second ART state reaches a predetermined number of sets as in the case of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the episode effect is performed when the game in the instructed state continues the predetermined number of games. It may be For example, when the game in the instruction state continues and reaches a predetermined threshold such as "1000 games" or "1400 games", the episode effect is continuously performed for a predetermined number of games (for example, 30 games). It may be.

  The predetermined number of continuations of the game in the advantageous gaming state and "execution of episode effect" are rare events, and when such a benefit is given, the player's sense of excitement is further enhanced. The gaming machine 1 further enhances the interest and satisfaction of the player and improves the interest of the game by limiting the payout notification effect in the game performed when the bonus by the rare event such as the episode effect is given. be able to.

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 does not perform the payout notification effect when the privilege giving and the effect having a low appearance frequency are performed. In the third ART state game (premium bonus), in the above embodiment, the payout notification effect is not performed in all of the games performed in the third ART state, but the gaming machine of the present invention is limited to this. I will not. For example, among all the games (200 games in the present embodiment) performed in the third ART state, the payout notification effect is not performed in some games (for example, 30 games), and the payout notification effect is performed in the other games. It may be In the above embodiment, the payout notification effect is not performed in all of the predetermined set games (50 games to be played in the tenth set in the present embodiment) when the predetermined number of sets continues. The game machine of is not limited to this. In the gaming machine according to the present invention, when a predetermined number of games in the advantageous gaming state continue (for example, up to the tenth set), it is assumed that the payout notification effect is not performed in the predetermined number of games (for example, 20 games). In the game, a payout notification effect may be performed.

  In the episode bonus, when the "push order bell" is determined as the winning area by the internal lottery process, a push order notification effect is performed. In addition, when there is a “bell winning” in the episode bonus game, the reel light emission effect is performed, and the total acquired number image 630 is updated to a value obtained by adding the value of the payout number “9” pertaining to the bell. Is displayed.

(Restriction of the payout notification effect at a predetermined timing)
Subsequently, a case where the payout notification effect is limited at a predetermined timing will be described based on FIG. 45 and the like.

  As described above, when a payout trigger is established in the game in the first ART state and the second ART state, the gaming machine 1 performs payout notification effect in principle. On the other hand, the gaming machine 1 may not perform the payout notification effect even though the payout trigger is established in the game in the first ART state and the second ART state. Specifically, the gaming machine 1 does not perform the payout notification effect in the start game and the final game in the games in the first ART state and the second ART state. Hereinafter, the case where each payout notification effect is not performed will be described.

(Restrictions on the payout notification effect in the start game)
FIG. 45 is a timing chart showing the start game in the second ART state. In the start game in the second ART state, the gaming machine 1 does not perform the payout notification effect even when the payout trigger is established.

  Thereby, the gaming machine 1 can more surely recognize the start of the “game in the second ART state” given by the “second ART winning”, to the player more reliably.

  As shown in FIG. 46, the image indicating that the game in the second ART state has been started can be, for example, a character image such as “RUSH start”. In addition, as shown in FIG. 46, when “push order bell” is determined as the winning area by the internal lottery process in the start game in the second ART state, a push order notification effect is performed in the game. In addition, when there is a “bell prize winning” in the start game of the second ART state, a reel light emission effect is performed, and the total acquired number image 630 is added to the value obtained by adding the value of the payout number “9” pertaining to the bell. It is updated and displayed.

(Restriction of payout notification effect in final game)
FIG. 47 is a timing chart showing the final game in the second ART state. In the final game in the second ART state, the gaming machine 1 does not perform the payout notification effect even when the payout trigger is established. In the final game in the second ART state, a total game number indicating the total number of games played in the series of instruction states and a result image 640 indicating the total number of medals acquired in the series of instruction states are displayed.

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 displays on the liquid crystal display device 46 a total winning number image 630 indicating the total number of medals obtained in the game in the instruction state. Here, the gaming machine 1 has two modes as a display mode of the total number of medals obtained. Specifically, the gaming machine 1 displays a mode in which the total number of medals acquired is displayed as a total acquired number image 630 (first total acquired number display mode) and a mode in which the total number of medals acquired is displayed as a result image 640 (first 2) (total acquisition number display mode).

  As shown in FIG. 47 and FIGS. 48 (a) to 48 (d), when the total medal acquisition number is displayed in the first total acquisition number display mode, in principle the total medal acquisition number at the timing when the lever is ON Is displayed as a total acquisition number image 630. For example, as shown in FIG. 47 and FIG. 48, in the game of the [n8] game in the second ART state, a total acquired number image 630 indicating the total medal acquired number “120” when the lever is ON is displayed. In addition, when there is a “bell prize winning” at the third stop of the game of the [n8] game eye, the total winning number image 630 is the payout number “9” of medals pertaining to the bell winning at the third stop. The value is updated and displayed to "129" to which the value of is added.

  When the gaming machine 1 displays the total number of medals acquired as the total acquired number image 630 in the first total number-of-acquisitions display mode, the gaming machine 1 performs a payout notification effect except in a predetermined case. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 48 (d), when the bell is won in the game in the second ART state, the payout notification is displayed by the display of the payout notification image 630 at the third stop and the output of the payout notification sound. A presentation is performed.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 47 and 48 (e) to 48 (h), when the total number of medals obtained is displayed in the second total number of medals display mode, the value of the number of medals paid out in the game is Not updated and displayed. For example, as shown in FIGS. 47 and 48, in the final game in the second ART state (result display game), a result image 640 indicating the total number of medals acquired "288" when the lever is ON is displayed. Further, in the result display game, the value of the payout number “9” of the medals related to the winning of the bell is not updated to the added value even though the “bell winning” is performed at the third stop.

  In the final game in the second ART state, the gaming machine 1 displays the total medal acquisition number in the second total acquisition number display mode. Further, when the total medal acquisition number is displayed in the second total acquisition number display mode, the payout notification effect is not performed in the game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 48 (h), in the result display game, the result image 640 displayed when the lever is turned on is displayed without updating the numerical value at the third stop, and the payout notification effect is not performed. .

  Thus, the gaming machine 1 can suppress the occurrence of wrinkles in the display of the total number of medals acquired when the total number of medals acquired is not updated at the third stop, such as when displaying results.

  In the result display game, when the "push order bell" is determined as the winning area by the internal lottery process, a push order notification effect is performed. In addition, when there is a “bell winning” in the result display game, a reel light emission effect is performed.

  The above-described embodiment is an example of the gaming machine of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment.

  In the above embodiment, when the payout notification effect is executed, both of the payout notification display (first payout notification effect) and the payout notification sound output (second payout notification effect) are executed. The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as the payout notification effect is performed by the payout notification display, the payout notification sound may not be output. In addition, in a predetermined state, the payout notification effect may be performed by the payout notification display, and in a state different from this, the payout notification effect may be performed by the payout notification sound output. Furthermore, it may have the case where both of the payout notification display and the payout notification sound output are performed and the case where one is performed.

  In addition, the mode of the notification notification order of pressing may be any effect that notifies the operating order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13, and the content of the instruction image and the instruction voice, the timing of displaying or outputting, etc. The aspect of may be different. For example, the instruction image displayed in the first ART state may be different from the instruction image displayed in the third ART state. In addition, the indication sound may be output on the assumption that the pressing order notification effect is performed by displaying the indication image. Furthermore, the instruction voice may be output in a predetermined state, and the instruction voice may not be output in another state. Various modes of the push order notification effect can be selected.

  Furthermore, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the payout notification effect may not be performed when a condition different from the case where the above-described specific condition is satisfied is satisfied. For example, when the total medal acquisition number in the instruction state reaches a predetermined threshold (for example, "1000", "5000", etc.), the total medal acquisition number has reached that predetermined threshold. An image (a threshold value reaching image) to be shown may be displayed with priority, and the payout notification image may not be displayed.

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

(Step S1)
In step S1, the main CPU 301 performs an initial setting process. Specifically, the address of the table for setting the internal register of the gaming machine 1 is set, and the address of the register is set based on the table. And if the process of step S1 is complete | finished, a process will be transfered to step S2.

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

(Step S3)
In step S3, the main CPU 301 performs setting change processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 switches the setting value displayed on the setting display unit 36 based on the detection of the operation of the setting change button 37 by the setting change switch 37sw, and the start switch 10sw is a start lever Based on the detection of the operation of 10, the setting value displayed on the setting display unit 36 is determined. And if the process of step S3 is complete | finished, a process will be transfered to step S4.

(Step S4)
In step S4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a setting change command. Specifically, processing is performed to set information relating to the setting value determined in step S3 in the setting value storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S4 ends, the process proceeds to the main loop process of FIG.

(Step S5)
In step S5, the main CPU 301 performs power failure recovery processing. Specifically, when the supply of power is started after the supply of power to the gaming machine 1 is shut off, the main CPU 301 causes the value of the saved register and the value of the saved stack pointer to be stored. Perform processing such as returning. Further, in the power failure recovery processing, initialization processing of the main RAM 303 is performed. Then, when the process of step S5 ends, the process proceeds to the main loop process of FIG.

(Main loop processing)
Next, the main loop process will be described based on FIG.

(Step S101)
In step S101, the main CPU 301 performs initialization processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing of setting a stack pointer and performing initialization processing of the main RAM 303. The process of step S101 is an initialization process performed for each game. And if the process of step S101 is complete | finished, a process will be transfered to step S102.

(Step S102)
In step S102, the main CPU 301 performs game start management processing. Specifically, processing to clear the number of payouts and processing to set the current gaming state are performed. And if the process of step S102 is complete | finished, a process will be transfered to step S103.

(Step S103)
In step S103, the main CPU 301 performs overflow display processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 pays out via the relay board 200 based on the fact that the auxiliary storage full sensor 530s detects that the medals exceeding the predetermined number are stored in the auxiliary storage section 530. A process of displaying a predetermined error by the number display 27 is performed. And if the process of step S103 is complete | finished, a process will be transfered to step S104.

(Step S104)
In step S104, the main CPU 301 performs medal acceptance start processing. In the processing, the main CPU 301 performs processing such as permitting reception of medals when replay is not activated. And if the process of step S104 is complete | finished, a process will be transfered to step S105.

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

(Step S106)
In step S106, the main CPU 301 performs start lever check processing which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the processing, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not the start switch 10 sw is ON. And if the process of step S106 is complete | finished, a process will be transfered to step S107.

(Step S107)
In step S107, the main CPU 301 performs setting suggestion effect determination processing which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining an effect content according to the setting value. Then, when the process of step S107 ends, the process proceeds to step S108.

(Step S108)
In step S108, the main CPU 301 performs an internal lottery process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining a winning area by lottery. Then, when the process of step S108 ends, the process proceeds to step S109.

(Step S109)
In step S109, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a reel rotation start acceptance command. Specifically, processing for setting a reel rotation start acceptance command having information and the like relating to the winning area determined in step S108 in the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. A reel rotation start acceptance command having information and the like relating to the winning area set in the effect transmission data storage area is sent to the sub control board 400 at any time, and is used by the sub control board 400 for determination of effects and the like. Then, when the process of step S109 ends, the process proceeds to step S110.

(Step S110)
In step S110, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a reel rotation start acceptance command, which will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process according to the gaming state based on the information included in the set reel rotation start acceptance command. Further, processing for adding information determined in each processing to the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. And if the process of step S110 is complete | finished, a process will be transfered to step S110.

(Step S111)
In step S111, the main CPU 301 performs a reel rotation start preparation process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the processing, the main CPU 301 performs processing such as setting a minimum one game time. And if the process of step S111 is complete | finished, a process will be transfered to step S112.

(Step S112)
In step S112, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing the minimum one game time. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing a reel rotation start command including the minimum one game time in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303. The reel rotation start command including the minimum one game time is transmitted to the sub control board 400 by the CPU 301 together with various commands stored in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, when the process of step S112 ends, the process proceeds to step S113.

(Step S113)
In step S113, the main CPU 301 performs reel rotation start processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 drives the stepping motors 101, 102, and 103 via the reel control board 100 to set data for rotating the reel 17 at a constant speed. 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 during reel rotation which will be described in detail later using FIG. In the processing, the main CPU 301 performs control to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel 17 based on the fact that the stop switches 11sw, 12sw, 13sw detect the stop operation to the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 by the player. . Then, when the process of step S114 ends, the process proceeds to step S115.

(Step S115)
In step S115, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a reel stop command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 detects information on the type of the stopped reel 17 with respect to the sub control board 400, and the stop switches 11sw, 12sw, and 13sw detect stop operations on the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 by the player. Processing of setting the reel stop command in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303 in order to transmit a reel stop command having information on the symbol position at the time of execution and information on the symbol code corresponding to the symbol position Do. Then, when the process of step S115 ends, the process proceeds to step S116.

(Step S116)
In step S116, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not all the reels have been stopped. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the reels 17 rotated by the reel rotation start process of step S110 are all stopped by the operation of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13. Then, if it is determined that all the reels have been stopped (step S116 = YES), the process proceeds to step S117, and if it is determined that one of the reels has not been stopped (step S116 = NO), the process proceeds to step S114.

(Step S117)
In step S117, the main CPU 301 performs display determination processing which will be described in detail later using FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of calculating the number of payouts in accordance with the combination of winning symbols. Then, when the process of step S117 ends, the process proceeds to step S118.

(Step S118)
In step S118, the main CPU 301 performs payout processing. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of paying out medals by driving the hopper 520 via the power supply substrate 500. Then, when the process of step S118 ends, the process proceeds to step S119.

(Step S119)
In step S119, the main CPU 301 performs gaming state transition processing which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the processing, the main CPU 301 performs processing to shift the gaming state based on the combination of the symbols displayed on the activated line. Then, when the process of step S119 ends, the process proceeds to step S101, and the main loop process is repeatedly executed.

(Start lever check process)
Next, the start lever check process performed by the process of step S106 of FIG. 50 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 51 is a diagram showing a subroutine of start lever check processing.

(Step S106-1)
In step S106-1, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether the start switch is ON. Specifically, when the main CPU 301 sets (a) the value of the medal insertion number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to “3”, or (b) the replaying action flag provided in the main RAM 303 When the replay operation flag of the storage area is ON, it is determined whether the start switch 10sw has detected the operation of the start lever 10 by the player. When it is determined that the start switch is ON (step S106-1 = YES), the process proceeds to step S106-2, and when it is determined that the start switch is not ON (step S106). The process of step S106-1 is repeatedly executed until the start switch is turned on.

(Step S106-2)
In step S106-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning off the in-replay flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning off the value of the in-replay flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S106-2 ends, the subroutine of the start lever check process ends, and the process proceeds to step S107 of the main loop process.

(Setting indication production decision processing)
Next, based on FIG. 52, the setting suggestion effect determination process performed by the process of step S107 of FIG. 50 will be described. FIG. 52 is a diagram showing a subroutine of setting suggestion effect determination processing.

(Step S107-1)
In step S107-1, the main CPU 301 performs processing of confirming the setting value. Specifically, the main CPU 301 reads the value of the information related to the setting value stored in the setting value storage area of the main RAM 303, and determines the setting value. 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 executes a process of drawing a setting suggestion effect according to the setting value. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs setting suggestion effect whether to perform setting suggestion effect or what kind of setting suggestion effect is to be performed using the setting indication effect determination table (see FIG. 25) and the determined setting value. The contents will be decided by lottery. Then, when the process of step S107-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S107-3.

  Here, the setting suggestion effect is an effect to be performed according to the setting value, and the player can predict what the current setting value is by a setting suggestion effect with a certain degree of probability. With the setting value, the manufacturer of the gaming machine can arbitrarily set up to six levels as the specification of the gaming machine, and the setting can be expected to be earned by the player as the value becomes larger from setting “1” to “6”. It is designed to increase the number of game medals. Therefore, the information of the setting value can be important information related to the winning balls. That is, since the larger the set value is, the more advantageous it is for the player, the player can have high expectation by being able to predict that the set value may be large.

  In the conventional specifications in which the sub control board determines the setting suggestion effect, it is necessary to transmit information of the setting value from the main control board to the sub control board for the determination. Once the main control board transmitted the information of the set value to the sub control board, the main control board did not monitor how the information is used on the side of the sub control board. Therefore, even if information on setting values, which can be important information related to the winning balls, is used for any purpose in the control on the slave side (sub control board), the game can continue to progress. In such a conventional configuration, even if information on setting values, which can be important information related to the winning balls, is removed from under control of the main control board and is illegally used under the sub control board, it is There was no way to suppress it.

  In order to solve such a problem, information on setting values that can be important information related to winning a game is managed only within the main control board that is completely responsible for control relating to the winning combination and others. preferable. In the case of such a configuration, in order to execute the conventional setting suggestion effect, it is necessary to make the determination on the main control board side. In this embodiment, for this reason, the main control board determines the setting suggestion effect, and the sub control board is not provided with the information of the setting value that can be important information related to the winning balls. It is possible to suppress unauthorized use of information related to the setting value under the control board.

(Step S107-3)
In step S107-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing of storing a command corresponding to the determined content of setting suggestion effect. Specifically, the main CPU 301 stores, in the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303, a command corresponding to the determined setting suggestion effect content. Then, when the process of step S107-3 ends, the subroutine of the setting suggestion effect determination process ends, and the process proceeds to step S108 of the main loop process.

(Internal lottery process)
Next, the internal lottery process performed by the process of step S108 in FIG. 50 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 53 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the internal lottery process.

(Step S108-1)
In step S108-1, the main CPU 301 performs hard random number acquisition processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of extracting the random number value generated by the random number generator 304. Here, when the random number value generated by the random number generator 304 is extracted, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing the random number value storage area for winning area determination provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-2.

(Step S108-2)
In step S108-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing to acquire the gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for acquiring the gaming state based on the value of the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-3.

(Step S108-3)
In step S108-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for acquiring the number of times of lottery. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of acquiring the number of times of drawing based on the gaming state acquired by the process of step S108-2. Here, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 acquires “24” as the number of times of drawing, regardless of the value of the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303, and is provided in the main RAM 303. A process of storing in the lottery number storage area is performed. Then, when the process of step S108-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-4.

(Step S108-4)
In step S108-4, the main CPU 301 performs lottery data acquisition processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for acquiring the lottery value of the winning area corresponding to the current number of times of lottery. For example, when the setting value is “1”, when the number of times of drawing is “24”, a process of acquiring a random number “369” related to “special role 02” is performed. Further, when the setting value is “1”, when the number of times of drawing is “23”, a process of acquiring the random number value “600” related to “special role 01” is performed. And if the process of step S108-4 is complete | finished, a process will be transfered to step S108-5.

(Step S108-5)
In step S108-5, the main CPU 301 performs operation update processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 corresponds to the current number of times of drawing acquired by the process of step S108-4 from the value of the random number value stored in the random number storage area for winning area determination provided in the main RAM 303. A process of subtracting the lottery value of the selected winning area is performed, and a process of updating the value of the random number stored in the winning area determination random number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to the value of the subtraction result is performed. . And if the process of step S108-5 is complete | finished, a process will be transfered to step S108-6.

(Step S108-6)
In step S108-6, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not the game has been won. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether the value stored in the winning area determination random number storage area of the main RAM 303 is a negative value. When it is determined that the player has won (step S108-6 = YES), the process proceeds to step S108-7. On the other hand, when it is determined that the player has not won (step S108-6 = NO), the process proceeds to step S108-8.

(Step S108-7)
In step S108-7, the main CPU 301 performs data storage processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 executes a process of storing the winning area determined to be won in the process of step S108-6 in the winning area storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S108-7 is completed, the subroutine of the internal lottery process is ended, and the process proceeds to step S109 of the main loop process.

(Step S108-8)
In step S108-8, the main CPU 301 executes a process of subtracting “1” from the number of times of drawing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 executes a process of subtracting “1” from the value stored in the lottery number storage area provided in the main RAM 303. And if the process of step S108-8 is complete | finished, a process will be transfered to step S108-9.

(Step S108-9)
In step S108-9, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether the number of times of drawing is “0”. Specifically, as a result of the main CPU 301 subtracting “1” from the value stored in the number-of-lots storage area provided in the main RAM 303 by the process of step S108-8, the value of the number-of-lots storage area is A process is performed to determine whether the value has become "0". Then, if it is determined that the number of times of drawing is "0" (step S108-9 = YES), the subroutine of the internal drawing process is ended, and the process proceeds to step S109 of the main loop process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of times of drawing is not "0" (step S108-9 = NO), the process proceeds to step S108-4.

  In the present embodiment, when the number of times of drawing becomes “0” (step S108-9 = YES), “losing” of “00” is determined as the winning area.

(Reel rotation start acceptance command set process)
Next, the reel rotation start acceptance command setting process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 54 is a diagram showing a subroutine of reel rotation start acceptance command setting process.

(Step S110-1)
In step S110-1, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether the status number is "01". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether the state number is “01” based on the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, if it is determined that the state number is "01" (step S110-1 = YES), the process proceeds to step S110-2, and if it is determined that the state number is not "01". (Step S110-1 = NO), the process proceeds to step S110-3.

(Step S110-2)
In step S110-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for a normal state which will be described in detail later using FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a first ART precursor state transition lottery process or the like. Then, when the process of step S110-2 is completed, the subroutine of the process of setting the reel rotation start acceptance command is completed, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process.

(Step S110-3)
In step S110-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether the status number is "02". Specifically, based on the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether the state number is "02". When it is determined that the state number is "02" (step S110-3 = YES), the process proceeds to step S110-4, and when it is determined that the state number is not "02". (Step S110-3 = NO), the process proceeds to step S110-5.

(Step S110-4)
In step S110-4, the main CPU 301 performs processing for a first ART precursor state, which will be described in detail later using FIG. In the processing, the main CPU 301 performs processing such as subtracting “1” from the value of the first ART precursor game number counter. Then, when the process of step S110-4 is completed, the subroutine of the process of setting the reel rotation start acceptance command is completed, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process.

(Step S110-5)
In step S110-5, the main CPU 301 executes processing to determine whether the status number is "03". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether the state number is “03” based on the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, if it is determined that the state number is "03" (step S110-5 = YES), the process proceeds to step S110-6, and if it is determined that the state number is not "03" (Step S110-5 = NO), the process proceeds to step S110-7.

(Step S110-6)
In step S110-6, the main CPU 301 performs an ART preparation state process which will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. In the processing, in the ART preparation state A, the main CPU 301 performs processing relating to a promotion lottery based on the promotion lottery table (see FIG. 18). Then, when the process of step S110-6 is completed, the subroutine of the process of setting the reel rotation start acceptance command is completed, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process.

(Step S110-7)
In step S110-7, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether the status number is "04". Specifically, based on the values stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether the state number is "04". When it is determined that the state number is "04" (step S110-7 = YES), the process proceeds to step S110-8, and when it is determined that the state number is not "04". (Step S110-7 = NO), the process proceeds to step S110-9.

(Step S110-8)
In step S110-8, the main CPU 301 performs first ART state processing to be described later in detail using 58. In the processing, the main CPU 301 performs the second ART precursor state transition determination processing and the like. Then, when the process of step S110-8 is completed, the subroutine of the process of setting the reel rotation start acceptance command is completed, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process.

(Step S110-9)
In step S110-9, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether the status number is "05". Specifically, based on the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether the state number is "05". When it is determined that the state number is "05" (step S110-9 = YES), the process proceeds to step S110-10, and when it is determined that the state number is not "04". (Step S110-9 = NO), the process proceeds to step S110-11.

(Step S110-10)
In step S110-10, the main CPU 301 performs processing for the second ART precursor state, which will be described in detail later using FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 executes a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the second ART precursor game number counter and the like. Then, when the process of step S110-10 is completed, the subroutine of the process of setting the reel rotation start acceptance command is completed, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process.

(Step S110-11)
In step S110-11, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether the status number is "06". Specifically, based on the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether the state number is "06". When it is determined that the state number is "06" (step S110-11 = YES), the process proceeds to step S110-12, and when it is determined that the state number is not "06". (Step S110-11 = NO), the process proceeds to step S110-13.

(Step S110-12)
In step S110-12, the main CPU 301 performs processing for the second ART state, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs an additional state transition lottery process and the like. Then, when the process of step S110-12 is completed, the subroutine of the process of setting the reel rotation start acceptance command is completed, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process.

(Step S110-13)
In step S110-13, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether the status number is "07". Specifically, based on the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether the state number is "07". When it is determined that the state number is "07" (step S110-13 = YES), the process proceeds to step S110-14, and when it is determined that the state number is not "07". (Step S110-13 = NO), the process proceeds to step S110-15.

(Step S110-14)
In step S110-14, the main CPU 301 performs processing for an additional precursor state which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the processing, the main CPU 301 performs processing such as subtracting “1” from the value of the additional precursor game number counter. Then, when the process of step S110-14 is completed, the subroutine of the process of setting the reel rotation start acceptance command is completed, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process.

(Step S110-15)
In step S110-15, the main CPU 301 executes processing for the third ART state, which will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. In the processing, the main CPU 301 performs processing such as subtracting “1” from the value of the third ART game number counter. Then, when the process of step S110-15 is completed, the subroutine of the process of setting the reel rotation start acceptance command is completed, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process.

(Processing for normal state)
Next, the normal state process will be described based on FIG. FIG. 55 is a diagram showing a subroutine for normal state processing.

(Step S110-2-1)
In step S110-2-1, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not the winning area is "04". Specifically, the main CPU 3301 performs a process of determining whether or not “Replay of 7 sets of blues” in the winning area “04” has been determined as a result of the internal lottery process of step S108. When it is determined that the winning area is "04" (step S110-2-1 = YES), the process proceeds to step S110-2-2, and it is determined that the winning area is not "04". If it has (step S110-2-1 = NO), the process proceeds to step S110-2-4.

(Step S110-2-2)
In step S110-2-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing to set "08" as the state number. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing of updating the value relating to the state number of the state storage area and the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to “08”. Then, when the process of step S110-2-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-2-3.

(Step S110-2-3)
At step S110-2-3, the main CPU 301 executes processing to set the value of the third ART game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing of setting the value of the third ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 to “200”. Then, when the process of step S110-2-3 ends, the subroutine for the normal state process ends, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process.

(Step S110-2-4)
In step S110-2-4, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether the winning area is any of "19" to "24". Specifically, the main CPU 3301 performs a process of determining whether or not any of the winning areas “19” to “24” has been determined as a result of the internal lottery process of step S108. Then, if it is determined that the winning area is any one of "19" to "24" (step S110-2-4 = YES), the process proceeds to step S110-2-5, and the winning is achieved. If it is determined that the area does not correspond to any of "19" to "24" (step S110-2-4 = NO), the subroutine for normal state processing is ended, and the step in the main loop processing is performed. The processing shifts to S111.

(Step S110-2-5)
At step S110-2-5, the main CPU 301 performs a first ART precursor transition lottery process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 shifts to the first ART precursor state based on the first ART precursor state transition lottery table (see FIG. 16) and the information related to the winning area determined by the internal lottery process of step S108. Make a lottery to decide whether to do it or not. In the processing, the main CPU 301 determines one of “first ART omen”, “first ART gasse omen”, and “no omen” (see FIG. 16). When the "first ART flag" or the "first ART sign" is determined, the main CPU 301 performs the "transition to the first ART sign". Then, when the process of step S110-2-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-2-6.

(Step S110-2-6)
In step S110-2-6, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether transition to the first ART precursor state has been determined. Specifically, as a result of the processing in step S110-2-5, the main CPU 301 determines one of the "first ART precursor" and the "1st ART ganglion precursor", and the transition to the first ART precursor state is A process is performed to determine whether or not it has been determined. When it is determined that the transition to the first ART precursor state has been determined (step S110-2-6 = YES), the process proceeds to step S110-2-7, and the transition to the first ART precursor state is If it is determined that it has not been determined (step S110-2-6 = NO), the subroutine for normal state processing is ended, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop processing.

(Step S110-2-7)
At step S110-2-7, the main CPU 301 executes processing to set "02" as the status number. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing of updating the value relating to the state number of the state storage area and the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to “02”. Then, when the process of step S110-2-7 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-2-8.

(Step S110-2-8)
In step S110-2-8, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not this precursor has been determined. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the "first ART precursor" has been determined as a result of the first ART precursor state transition lottery process of step S110-2-5. Then, if it is determined that this precursor has been determined (step S110-2-8 = YES), the process proceeds to step S110-2-9, and if it is determined that this precursor has not been determined. (Step S110-2-8 = NO), the process proceeds to step S110-2-10.

(Step S110-2-9)
In step S110-2-9, the main CPU 301 performs processing to set the first ART winning flag to "ON". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing to set the first ART winning flag stored in the first ART winning flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to “ON”. Then, when the process of step S110-2-9 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-2-10.

(Step S110-2-2-10)
In step S110-2-2-10, the main CPU 301 executes first ART prognostic effect game number determination processing. The "prediction effect" is a predetermined number of games when there is a possibility that a predetermined benefit is given to the player, such as the transition to the first ART state or the addition of the number of continued games in the second ART state being won. It is an effect to be performed over the. In the present embodiment, the first ART precursor effect is performed as a precursor effect that indicates to the player that there is a possibility that the transition to the ART preparation state in which the transition to the first ART state is scheduled is determined. The first ART precursor presentation effect game number determination process is a process of determining the number of games for which the first ART precursor effect is to be performed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 shifts to the first ART precursor state by the first ART precursor state transition lottery process described later based on the first ART precursor effect game number determination table (see FIG. 19) provided in the main ROM 302. Is determined, the number of games in which the first ART precursor effect is to be continued is determined by lottery. In the present embodiment, the first ART precursor effect is performed in the first ART precursor state. In other words, the first ART precursor state continues the number of games determined in the first ART precursor effect game number determination process. The determined number of first ART precursor effect games continuing the first ART precursor effect is stored in the first ART precursor game number counter of the main RAM 303, and the reel rotation start acceptance stored in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303 Added / modified to command. In this embodiment, the 1st ART prognostic effect that suggests the possibility of winning the 1st ART, the 2nd ART prognostic effect that suggests the possibility of the 2nd ART winning, and the additional accompaniment effect that suggests the possibility of winning the set number It will be. Then, when the process of step S110-2-2-10 is completed, the subroutine of the normal state non-prediction process is ended, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process.

  In this manner, the prognostic effect game number is internally determined when the winning of the transition to the 1st ART state, the 2nd ART state, etc. is determined as described above, or as described later, the set number increment is internally generated. It is decided when it is decided.

  For example, the case of transitioning from the first ART precursor state in which the first ART precursor effect of a predetermined game number is performed to the ART preparation state will be described. As exemplified in FIG. 19, the types of the number of games that can be set as the precursor game number are five types of 1 game, 5 games, 10 games, 15 games and 20 games. Since the first ART precursor state is basically the RT1 gaming state, the consumption of gaming medals is earlier than the ART preparation state or the first ART state. That is, since the first ART precursor state has a low probability of replay, it is a state mainly for the game to progress by consuming the gaming medals compared to the ART preparation state and the first ART state. If it is decided to execute the precursor effect in the first ART precursor state after the transition to the first ART precursor state is determined, and assuming that the player has never won the replay, the consumption game medal if the precursor effect is one game Is 3 if the indication effect is 5 games, 15 consumption game medals, 30 if the indication effect is 10 games, 30 consumption game medals, if the indication effect is 15 games, 45 consumption game medals, the indication If the effect is 20 games, the number of consumption game medals is 60. As described above, the amount of medals consumed in the transition from the first ART precursor state to the ART preparation state is large and small due to the length of the precursor effect. Naturally, the smaller the number of medals consumed, the greater the total number of game medals that the player can expect to earn overall through the game, and the larger the number of medals consumed, the more the player earns overall through the game. The total number of game medals that can be expected is reduced. From the above, the determination control of the number of prognostic effects games can be reworded as the control relating to the winning out game.

  From such a circumstance, it is preferable that the control for determining the number of control-pretending effect game numbers relating to the winning balls be managed only in the main control board to which the control relating to the winning combination and the other balls is entrusted. In this embodiment, for this reason, the main control board determines the number of pro-preventive effects games, and the sub-control board does not control the determination of the number of pro-end effects games that can be the control related to the winning balls. , It becomes possible to manage control related to balls out only in the main control board.

(Process for the first ART precursor state)
Next, processing for the first ART precursor state will be described based on FIG. FIG. 56 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing for the first ART precursor state.

(Step S110-4-1)
In step S110-4-1, the main CPU 301 executes a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the first ART precursor effect game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 executes a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the first ART precursor effect game number counter stored in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S110-4-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-4-2.

(Step S110-4-2)
In step S110-4-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether the number of first ART prognostic effects games is “0”. Specifically, as a result of the main CPU 301 subtracting “1” from the value of the first ART antecedent game number counter by the process of step S110-4-1, the value of the first ART antecedent game number counter becomes “0”. Perform processing to determine whether or not Then, if it is determined that the value of the first ART precursor rendering effect game number counter is “0” (step S110-4-2 = YES), the process proceeds to step S110-4-3, and the first ART precursor is If it is determined that the value of the effect game number counter is not “0” (step S110-4-2 = NO), the subroutine for the first ART precursor state process is ended, and the process is performed in step S111 in the main loop process. Transition.

(Step S110-4-3)
In step S110-4-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not the first ART winning flag is "ON". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether the first ART winning flag stored in the first ART winning flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is "ON". When it is determined that the first ART winning flag is "ON" (step S110-4-3 = YES), the process proceeds to step S110-4-4, and the first ART winning flag is "ON". If not (step S110-4-3 = NO), the process proceeds to step S110-4-8.

(Step S110-4-4)
At step S110-4-4, the main CPU 301 executes processing to set "03" as the status number. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing of updating the value relating to the state number of the state storage area and the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to “03”. And if the process of step S110-4-4 is complete | finished, a process will be transfered to step S110-4-5.

(Step S110-4-5)
In step S110-4-5, the main CPU 301 performs processing to set the first ART winning flag to “OFF”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing to set the first ART winning flag stored in the first ART winning flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to “OFF”. Then, when the process of step S110-4-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-4-6.

(Step S110-2-4-6)
In step S110-2-4-6, the main CPU 301 performs ART preparation state distribution processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines either the ART preparation state A or the ART preparation state B based on the ART preparation state distribution table (see FIG. 17) provided in the main ROM 302. I do. And if the process of step S110-2-4-6 is complete | finished, a process will be transfered to step S110-2-4-7.

(Step S110-4-7)
In step S110-4-7, the main CPU 301 performs ART preparation state storage processing. Specifically, main CPU 301 prepares ART provided in main RAM 303 information relating to any of ART preparation state A and ART preparation state B determined by the process of step S110-4-6. Perform processing to store in the state storage area. Further, this information is transmitted to the ART preparation state storage area for effect of the sub RAM 405 through the I / F circuit 305. When the process of step S110-4-7 ends, the subroutine of the first ART precursor state process ends, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process.

(Step S110-4-8)
At step S110-4-8, the main CPU 301 executes processing to set "01" as the status number. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for updating the value relating to the state number of the state storage area and the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to “01”. Then, when the process of step S110-4-8 is completed, the subroutine of the first ART precursor state process is completed, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process.

(Process for ART preparation state)
Next, the processing for ART preparation state will be described based on FIG. FIG. 57 is a diagram showing a subroutine of ART preparation state processing.

(Step S110-6-1)
In step S110-6-1, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not it is in the ART preparation state A. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not it is in the ART preparation state A based on the value stored in the ART preparation state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, if it is determined that the state is the ART preparation state A (step S110-6-1 = YES), the process proceeds to step S110-6-2 and it is determined that the state is not the ART preparation state A. (Step S110-6-1 = NO), the subroutine for ART preparation state processing is ended, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop processing.

(Step S110-6-2)
In step S110-6-2, the main CPU 301 performs a promotion lottery process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 conducts the promotion lottery based on the promotion lottery table (see FIG. 18) and the information on the winning area determined by the above-mentioned internal lottery process. And if the process of step S110-6-2 is complete | finished, a process will be transfered to step S110-6-3.

(Step S110-6-3)
In step S110-6-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether promotion to the ART preparation state B has been determined. Specifically, the main CPU 301 executes processing to determine whether or not promotion to the ART preparation state B has been decided as a result of the drawing by the promotion drawing process of step S110-6-2. Then, if it is determined that promotion to the ART preparation state B is determined (step S110-6-3 = YES), the process proceeds to step S110-6-4. If it is determined that promotion to the ART preparation state B is not determined (step S110-6-3 = NO), the subroutine for ART preparation state processing is ended, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop processing. Migrate

(Step S110-6-4)
In step S110-6-4, the main CPU 301 performs ART preparation state update processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 sets the value stored in the ART preparation state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to the ART preparation state B determined by lottery by the promotion lottery processing of step S110-6-2. While updating to the relevant information, processing is performed to write a flag indicating that the state has been promoted to the ART preparation state B in the promotion flag storage area of the sub RAM 405 via the I / F circuit 305. Then, when the process of step S110-6-4 is completed, the subroutine of the ART preparation state process is ended, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process.

(Processing for the first ART state)
Next, the process for the first ART state will be described based on FIG. FIG. 58 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the first ART state process.

(Step S110-8-1)
In step S110-8-1, the main CPU 301 executes processing of subtracting “1” from the value of the first ART game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing of subtracting “1” from the value of the first ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. And if the process of step S110-8-1 is complete | finished, a process will be transfered to step S110-8-2.

(Step S110-8-2)
In step S110-8-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether the value of the first ART game number counter has become “0”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the first ART game number counter becomes “0” as a result of subtracting “1” from the value of the first ART game number counter in the process of step S110-8-1. To determine the Then, if it is determined that the value of the first ART game number counter is “0” (step S110-8-2 = YES), the process proceeds to step S110-8-4 and the first ART game number counter If it is determined that the value of is not "0" (step S110-8-2 = NO), the process proceeds to step S110-8-3.

(Step S110-8-3)
In step S110-8-3, the main CPU 301 performs second ART precursor state transition determination processing which will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. In the processing, the main CPU 301 executes a second ART precursor state transition lottery process or the like. Then, when the process of step S110-8-3 ends, the subroutine of the process for the first ART state is ended, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process.

(Step S110-8-4)
In step S110-8-4, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether the second ART winning flag is "ON". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not the second ART winning flag stored in the second ART winning flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is “ON”. When it is determined that the second ART winning flag is "ON" (step S110-8-4 = YES), the process proceeds to step S110-8-5, and the second ART winning flag is "ON". If not (step S110-8-4 = NO), the process proceeds to step S110-8-8.

(Step S110-8-5)
In step S110-8-5, the main CPU 301 executes a process of setting "06" as the state number. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing of updating the value relating to the state number of the state storage area and the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to “06”. And if the process of step S110-8-5 is complete | finished, a process will be transfered to step S110-8-6.

(Step S110-8-6)
In step S110-8-6, the main CPU 301 performs processing to set the second ART winning flag to “OFF”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the second ART winning flag stored in the second ART winning flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to “OFF”. Then, when the process of step S110-8-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-8-7.

(Step S110-8-7)
At step S110-8-7, the main CPU 301 executes processing to set the value of the second ART game number counter to "50". Specifically, the main CPU 301 sets the value of the second ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 to “50”. Then, when the process of step S110-8-7 ends, the subroutine of the process for the first ART state is ended, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process.

(Step S110-8-8)
At step S110-8-8, the main CPU 301 executes processing to set "01" as the status number. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for updating the value relating to the state number of the state storage area and the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to “01”. When the process of step S110-8-8 is completed, the subroutine of the process for the first ART state is completed, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process.

(2nd ART precursor state transition decision processing)
Next, based on FIG. 59, the second ART precursor transition determination process will be described. FIG. 59 is a diagram showing a subroutine of second precursory state transition determination processing.

(Step S110-8-3-1)
In step S110-8-3-1, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether the second ART win flag is "ON". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not the second ART winning flag stored in the second ART winning flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is “ON”. When it is determined that the second ART winning flag is not "ON" (step S110-8-3-1 = NO), the process proceeds to step S110-8-3-2, and the second ART winning flag Is determined to be "ON" (step S110-8-3-1 = YES), the subroutine of the second ART precursor state transition determination process is ended, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process. .

(Step S110-8-3-2)
At step S110-8-3-2, the main CPU 301 executes a second ART precursor state transition lottery process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 shifts to the second ART precursor state on the basis of the second ART precursor state transition lottery table (see FIG. 20) and the information on the winning area determined by the internal lottery processing in step S108. Make a lottery to decide whether to do it or not. In the processing, the main CPU 301 determines one of “second ART flag,” “second ART gas end sign,” and “no sign” (see FIG. 20). When the “second ART flag” or the “second ART flag” is determined, the main CPU 301 performs the “transition to the second ART flag state”. Then, when the process of step S110-8-3-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-8-3-3.

(Step S110-8-3-3)
In step S110-8-3-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether transition to the second ART precursor state has been determined. Specifically, as a result of the process of step S110-8-3-2, either of "the second ART flag" and "the second ART flag" is determined by the main CPU 301, and the main CPU 301 enters the second ART state. A process is performed to determine whether a transition has been determined. Then, if it is determined that the transition to the second ART precursor state has been determined (step S110-8-3-3 = YES), the process proceeds to step S110-8-3-4, and the second ART precursor state If it is determined that the transition to the second ART has not been determined (step S110-8-3-3 = NO), the subroutine of the second ART precursor state transition determination process is ended, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process. Do.

(Step S110-8-3-4)
In step S110-8-3-4, the main CPU 301 executes a process of setting "05" as the state number. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing of updating the value relating to the state number of the state storage area and the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to “05”. And if the process of step S110-8-3-4 is complete | finished, a process will be transfered to step S110-8-3-5.

(Step S110-8-3-5)
In step S110-8-3-5, the main CPU 301 executes processing to determine whether or not this precursor has been determined. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the "second ART flag" has been determined as a result of the second ART switch state lottery process of step S110-8-3-2. Then, if it is determined that the present warning has been determined (step S110-8-3-5 = YES), the process proceeds to step S110-8-3-6, and it is determined that the present warning has not been determined. If it has (step S110-8-3-5 = NO), the process proceeds to step S110-8-3-7.

(Step S110-8-3-6)
In step S110-8-3-6, the main CPU 301 performs processing to set the second ART winning flag to "ON". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing to set the second ART winning flag stored in the second ART winning flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to "ON". Then, when the process of step S110-8-3-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-8-3-7.

(Step S110-8-3-7)
In step S110-8-3-7, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine the number of second ART prognostic effects games. Specifically, the main CPU 301 randomly determines the number of games in which the second ART precursor effect is to be continued, based on a second ART precursor effect game number determination table (see FIG. 21) provided in the main ROM 302. The main CPU 301 determines the number of second ART prognostic effects games with reference to the value of the first ART game number counter. More specifically, the main CPU 301 determines the value “N1” of the second ART precursor game number so as to be less than the value “N2” of the first ART game number counter at that timing (N1 <N2). The determined number of second ART precursor effect games is stored in the second ART precursor effect game number counter of the main RAM 303, and added / corrected to the reel rotation start acceptance command stored in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303. Ru. When the process of step S110-8-3-7 ends, the subroutine of the second ART precursor state transition determination process ends, and the process moves to step S111 in the main loop process.

(Process for the second ART precursor state)
Next, based on FIG. 60, the process for the second ART precursor state will be described. FIG. 60 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing for the second ART precursor state.

(Step S110-10-1)
In step S110-10-1, the main CPU 301 executes a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the first ART game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing of subtracting “1” from the value of the first ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S110-10-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-10-2.

(Step S110-10-2)
In step S110-10-2, the main CPU 301 executes a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the second ART precursor effect game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 executes a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the second ART precursor effect game number counter stored in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S110-10-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-10-3.

(Step S110-10-3)
In step S110-10-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not the number of second ART precursors rendering games is “0”. Specifically, as a result of the main CPU 301 subtracting “1” from the value of the second ART antecedent game number counter by the process of step S110-10-2, the value of the second ART antecedent game number counter becomes “0”. Perform processing to determine whether or not Then, if it is determined that the value of the second ART precursor effect game number counter is “0” (step S110-10-3 = YES), the process proceeds to step S110-10-4, and the second ART precursor operation is performed. If it is determined that the value of the effect game number counter is not “0” (step S110-10-3 = NO), the subroutine of the second ART precursor state process ends, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process. Transition.

(Step S110-10-4)
In step S110-10-4, the main CPU 301 performs processing to set "04" as the state number. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing of updating the value relating to the state number of the state storage area and the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to “04”. Then, when the process of step S110-10-4 ends, the subroutine of the second ART precursor state process ends, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process.

(Process for 2nd ART state)
Next, processing for the second ART state will be described based on FIG. FIG. 61 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the second ART state process.

(Step S110-12-1)
In step S110-12-1, the main CPU 301 executes a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the second ART game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing of subtracting “1” from the value of the second ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S110-12-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-12-2.

(Step S110-12-2)
In step S110-12-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not the value of the second ART game number counter has become “0”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the second ART game number counter becomes “0” as a result of subtracting “1” from the value of the second ART game number counter in the process of step S110-12-1. To determine the When it is determined that the value of the second ART game number counter is “0” (step S110-12-2 = YES), the process proceeds to step S110-12-3, and the second ART game number counter If it is determined that the value of is not "0" (step S110-12-2 = NO), the process proceeds to step S110-12-4.

(Step S110-12-3)
In step S110-12-3, the main CPU 301 executes a process of setting "01" as the state number. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for updating the value relating to the state number of the state storage area and the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to “01”. Then, when the process of step S110-12-3 ends, the subroutine for the second ART state process ends, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process.

(Step S110-12-4)
In step S110-12-4, the main RAM 303 performs an additional precursor state transition lottery process. Specifically, whether the main CPU 301 performs transition to the additional precursor state based on the additional precursor state transition lottery table (see FIG. 22) and the information on the winning area determined by the internal lottery process of step S108. Perform a lottery to determine whether or not. In the processing, the main CPU 301 determines one of “super-prediction”, “super-prediction”, and “no precursor” (see FIG. 22). Note that, when the "superimposed true precursor" or the "supercharged trend" is determined, the main CPU 301 performs the "transition to a superimposed positive state". Then, when the process of step S110-12-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-12-5.

(Step S110-12-5)
In step S110-12-5, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not transition to the additional precursor state has been determined. Specifically, as a result of the process of step S110-12-4, the main CPU 301 determines one of “super-prediction” and “super-imposed paradox” and determines transition to the super-prediction state. Perform processing to determine whether or not. When it is determined that the transition to the additional precursor state has been determined (step S110-12-5 = YES), the process proceeds to step S110-12-6, and the transition to the additional precursor state is determined. If it is determined that there is not (step S110-12-5 = NO), the subroutine for the second ART state process is ended, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process.

(Step S110-12-6)
In step S110-12-6, the main CPU 301 executes a process of setting "07" as the state number. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing of updating the value relating to the state number of the state storage area and the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to “07”. And if the process of step S110-12-6 is complete | finished, a process will be transfered to step S110-12-7.

(Step S110-12-7)
In step S110-12-7, the main CPU 301 executes processing to determine whether or not this precursor has been determined. Specifically, the main CPU 301 executes a process of determining whether or not the "super-imposed pre-event" has been determined as a result of the step S110-12-4. Then, if it is determined that the additional main sign has been determined (step S110-12-7 = YES), the process proceeds to step S110-12-8, and it is determined that the additional main sign has not been determined. (Step S110-12-7 = NO), the process proceeds to step S110-12-10.

(Step S110-12-8)
In step S110-12-8, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine the number of sets to be added. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines the number of games that can be played continuously in the second ART state, and the number of sets on which “50 games” is added as “one set”. The main CPU 301 determines the number of sets to be added based on the addition set number determination table (see FIG. 24) and the winning area determined by the internal lottery process of step S108. Further, the value of the additional set number determined by the processing is stored in the additional set number storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S110-12-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-12-9.

(Step S110-12-9)
In step S110-12-9, the main CPU 301 performs a process to set the additional winning flag to "ON". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing to set the additional winning flag stored in the additional winning flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to "ON". Then, when the process of step S110-12-9 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-12-10.

(Step S110-12-10)
In step S110-12-10, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine the number of additional ambition effect games. Specifically, the main CPU 301 randomly determines the number of games in which the additional anticipation effect is continued based on the antecedent effect game number determination table (see FIG. 23) provided in the main ROM 302. Note that the main CPU 301 determines the number of additional ambition effect games with reference to the value of the second ART game number counter. More specifically, the main CPU 301 determines the value "N3" of the additional precursor game number so as to be less than the value "N2" of the second ART game number counter at that timing (N3 <N2). The determined number of additional precursor effect games for continuing the additional precursor effect is stored in the counter of the additional precursor effect game number counter of the main RAM 303 and a reel rotation start reception command stored in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303. It is added and corrected. Then, when the process of step S110-12-10 ends, the subroutine of the second ART state process ends, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process.

(Process for additional precursor status)
Next, based on FIG. 62, the processing for the additional precursor state will be described. FIG. 62 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the additional precursor state process.

(Step S110-14-1)
In step S110-14-1, the main CPU 301 executes a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the second ART game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing of subtracting “1” from the value of the second ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S110-14-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-14-2.

(Step S110-14-2)
In step S110-14-2, the main CPU 301 executes a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the additional ambition effect game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 executes a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the counter of the additional ambition effect game stored in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S110-14-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-14-3.

(Step S110-14-3)
In step S110-14-3, the main CPU 301 executes processing to determine whether the number of additional ambition effect games is “0”. Specifically, as a result of the main CPU 301 subtracting “1” from the value of the additional admonition game number counter by the processing of step S110-14-2, the value of the additional adversary effect game number counter becomes “0” or not Perform processing to determine whether Then, if it is determined that the value of the extra-presence effect game number counter is “0” (step S110-14-3 = YES), the process proceeds to step S110-14-4, and the extra-prediction effect game If it is determined that the value of the number counter is not "0" (step S110-14-3 = NO), the subroutine of the additional precursor state process is ended, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process.

(Step S110-14-4)
In step S110-14-4, the main CPU 301 executes processing to determine whether the addition winning flag is "ON". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether the additional winning flag stored in the additional winning flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is “ON”. When it is determined that the additional winning flag is "ON" (step S110-14-4 = YES), the process proceeds to step S110-14-5, and the additional winning flag is not "ON". If it is determined that (step S110-14-4 = NO), the process proceeds to step S110-14-7.

(Step S110-14-5)
In step S110-14-5, the main CPU 301 performs an additional game number addition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 sets the value of the second ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 to “50” as a value indicating “the number of added sets” stored in the upper set number storage area of the main RAM 303. A process of adding the value of the second ART game number counter as the added game number is performed. Then, when the process of step S110-14-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-14-6.

(Step S110-14-6)
In step S110-14-6, the main CPU 301 performs processing to set the addition winning flag “OFF”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing to set the additional winning flag stored in the additional winning flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to “OFF”. Then, when the process of step S110-14-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-14-7.

(Step S110-14-7)
In step S110-14-7, the main CPU 301 performs processing to set "06" as the state number. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing of updating the value relating to the state number of the state storage area and the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to “06”. Then, when the process of step S110-14-7 ends, the subroutine for the additional precursor state process ends, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process.

(Process for 3rd ART state)
Next, the process for the third ART state will be described based on FIG. FIG. 63 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the third ART state process.

(Step S110-15-1)
In step S110-15-1, the main CPU 301 executes a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the third ART game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing of subtracting “1” from the value of the third ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S110-15-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-15-2.

(Step S110-15-2)
In step S110-15-2, the main CPU 301 executes processing to determine whether the value of the third ART game number counter has become "0". Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the third ART game number counter becomes “0” as a result of subtracting “1” from the value of the third ART game number counter in the process of step S110-15-1. To determine the Then, if it is determined that the value of the third ART game number counter is “0” (step S110-15-2 = YES), the process proceeds to step S110-15-3 and the third ART game number counter If it is determined that the value of is not “0” (step S110-15-2 = NO), the subroutine of the third ART state process is ended, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process.

(Step S110-15-3)
In step S110-15-3, the main CPU 301 executes a process of setting "06" as the state number. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing of updating the value relating to the state number of the state storage area and the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to “06”. Then, when the process of step S110-15-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-15-4.

(Step S110-15-4)
At step S110-15-4, the main CPU 301 executes processing to set the value of the second ART game number counter to "50". Specifically, the main CPU 301 sets the value of the second ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 to “50”. Then, when the process of step S110-15-4 ends, the subroutine of the process for the third ART state is ended, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process.

(Reel rotation start preparation processing)
Next, based on FIG. 64, the reel rotation start preparation process performed by the process of step S111 of FIG. 50 will be described. FIG. 64 is a diagram showing a subroutine of reel rotation start preparation processing.

(Step S111-1)
In step S111-1, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not the minimum one game time has elapsed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing of determining whether or not the value of the timer counter set by the processing of step S111-2 described later has become “0” in the previous game. When it is determined that the minimum one game time has elapsed (step S111-1 = YES), the process proceeds to step S111-2, and it is determined that the minimum one game time has not elapsed. (Step S111-1 = NO), the process of step S111-1 is repeatedly executed until the minimum one game time elapses.

(Step S111-2)
In step S111-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing to set the minimum one game time. Specifically, the main CPU 301 does not take less than the minimum one game time from the process of step S111-2 in the current game to the process of step S111-2 in the next game in order to suppress the euphorism for the game. As described above, the minimum one game time is set to the timer counter. Here, in the present embodiment, the minimum one game time is about 4.1 seconds. Then, when the process of step S111-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S111-3.

(Step S111-3)
In step S111-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a constant-speed rotation waiting time. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a waiting time until the rotational speed of the reel 17 becomes constant. Then, when the process of step S111-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S111-4.

(Step S111-4)
In step S111-4, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a reel rotation start command. Specifically, in order to transmit a reel rotation start command having information and the like to the effect that the rotation of the reel 17 is started to the sub control board 400, the main CPU 301 executes the reel rotation start command of the main RAM 303 Perform processing to set in the transmission data storage area. Then, when the process of step S109-4 ends, the subroutine of the reel rotation start preparation process ends, and the process proceeds to step S112 of the main loop process.

(Processing during reel rotation)
Next, based on FIG. 65, the reel in-rotation processing that is performed by the processing of step S114 of FIG. FIG. 65 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing during reel rotation.

(Step S114-1)
In step S114-1, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not the stop button is pressed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not the stop switches 11sw, 12sw, and 13sw have detected an operation of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 by the player. When it is determined that the stop button is pressed (step S114-1 = YES), the process proceeds to step S114-2, and when it is determined that the stop button is not pressed (step S114). -1 = NO), the subroutine of processing during reel rotation is ended, and the processing is shifted to step S115 of the main loop processing.

(Step S114-2)
In step S114-2, the main CPU 301 performs pressing reference position acquisition processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 acquires the pressing reference position based on the target reel 17 and the counter value of the pulses supplied to the stepping motors 101, 102, and 103, and is provided in the main RAM 303. A process of storing in the pressing reference position storage area is performed. Then, when the process of step S114-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S114-3.

(Step S114-3)
In step S114-3, the main CPU 301 performs sliding frame number acquisition processing. Specifically, main CPU 301 is based on a sliding number determination table (not shown) provided in main ROM 302, a winning area determined by internal lottery processing, an operation sequence of stop buttons 11, 12, 13 and the like. Process to acquire the number of sliding pieces. Here, in the present embodiment, as the number of sliding symbols, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine the number of sliding symbols within the range of “0” to “4”. Then, when the process of step S114-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S114-4.

(Step S114-4)
In step S114-4, the main CPU 301 performs reel stop processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of stopping the control reel based on the pressing reference position acquired by the process of step S114-2 and the number of sliding symbols acquired by the process of step S114-3. Then, when the process of step S114-4 ends, the subroutine of the process during reel rotation is ended, and the process proceeds to step S115 of the main loop process.

(Display judgment processing)
Next, the display determination process performed by the process of step S117 in FIG. 50 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 66 is a diagram showing a subroutine of display determination processing.

(Step S117-1)
In step S117-1, the main CPU 301 performs display determination error detection processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the combination of the symbols displayed on the activated line is abnormal based on the winning area determined by the internal lottery process and the combination of the symbols displayed on the activated line. Make a decision on Then, when the process of step S117-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-2.

(Step S117-2)
In step S117-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether a display determination error has been detected. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not an abnormality is detected by the display determination error detection process of step S117-1. When it is determined that the display determination error is detected (step S117-2 = YES), the process proceeds to step S117-3, and when it is determined that the display determination error is not detected ( Step S117-2 = NO) The process proceeds to step S117-5.

(Step S117-3)
In step S117-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing of setting a display determination error command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 transmits a display determination error command having information relating to a display determination error to the sub control board 400, the display determination error command in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303. Perform processing to set. Then, when the process of step S117-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-4.

(Step S117-4)
In step S117-4, the main CPU 301 performs processing at the time of display error detection. Specifically, since the main CPU 301 determines that the display determination error is detected in the process of step S117-2 (step S117-2 = YES), the main CPU 301 selects a winning area not determined by the internal lottery process. Since a combination of such symbols is displayed on the effective line, processing for display determination error detection is performed to make it impossible to recover from the error state. Then, when the process of step S117-4 ends, the main CPU 301 ends the process without returning to the main loop process of FIG.

(Step S117-5)
In step S117-5, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not it is time to display a re-game. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not a combination of symbols relating to replay is displayed on the activated line. Then, if it is determined that it is at the time of replay display (step S117-5 = YES), the process proceeds to step S117-6, and if it is determined that it is not at the replay display (step S117). -5 = NO), the process proceeds to step S117-7.

(Step S117-6)
In step S117-6, the main CPU 301 performs processing to set the in-replay flag ON. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on the re-play in progress flag of the re-play in-progress flag storage area of the main RAM 303. And if the process of step S117-6 is complete | finished, a process will be transfered to step S117-9.

(Step S117-7)
In step S117-7, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether a winning symbol has been displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a combination of symbols relating to winning has been displayed on the activated line. When it is determined that the winning symbol is displayed (step S117-7 = YES), the process proceeds to step S117-8, and when it is determined that the winning symbol is not displayed (step S117). -7 = NO), the process proceeds to step S117-9.

(Step S117-8)
In step S117-8, the main CPU 301 performs payout amount calculation processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of calculating the number of payouts based on the combination of symbols relating to the winning displayed on the activated line and the symbol combination table (see FIG. 7). Then, when the process of step S117-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-9.

(Step S117-9)
In step S117-9, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a display determination command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 transmits a display determination command having information related to the combination of symbols displayed on the effective line to the sub control board 400, and performs processing at the time of display determination command setting described later. Then, the display determination command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S117-9 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-10.

(Step S117-10)
In step S117-10, the main CPU 301 performs display determination command setting process which will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs various processes based on the information included in the set display determination command. Then, when the process of step S117-10 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-11.

(Step S117-11)
In step S117-11, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a payout command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing to set the payout command in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303 in order to transmit a payout command having information on the number of payouts to the sub control board 400. . Then, when the process of step S117-11 ends, the process proceeds to step S118 of the main loop process.

(Process at the time of display judgment command set)
Next, the processing at the time of display determination command setting will be described based on FIG. FIG. 67 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing upon reception of a display determination command.

(Step S117-10-1)
In step S117-10-1, the main CPU 301 executes processing to determine whether red 7 replay or follow replay is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 selects a combination of symbols related to red 7 replay or follow replay based on the information related to the display determination command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303 in step S117-9. A process is performed to determine whether or not it is displayed on the effective line. When it is determined that red 7 replay or follow replay is displayed (step S117-10-1 = YES), the process proceeds to step S117-10-2 and red 7 replay and follow replay are displayed. If it is determined that it is not (step S117-10-1 = NO), the process proceeds to step S117-10-3.

(Step S117-10-2)
In step S117-10-2, the main CPU 301 executes a process for red / follow replay display, which will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. In the processing, the main CPU 301 sets the value of the ART game number counter provided in the ART preparation state storage area based on the value stored in the ART preparation state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. I do. Then, when the process of step S117-10-2 is completed, the display determination command setting process subroutine is ended, and the process proceeds to step S118 of the main loop process of the main control board.

(Step 117-10-3)
In step S117-10-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether a blank is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 displays the combination of blank symbols on the effective line based on the information related to the display determination command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303 in step S117-9. Perform processing to determine whether or not When it is determined that a blank is displayed (step S117-10-3 = YES), the process proceeds to step S117-10-4, and when it is determined that a blank is not displayed ( Step S117-10-3 = NO), the display determination command setting process subroutine is ended, and the process proceeds to step S118 of the main loop process in the main control board.

(Step S117-10-4)
In step S117-10-4, the main CPU 301 performs blank display processing which will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. In the processing, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine the number of games for shifting to the ART preparation state. Then, when the process of step S117-10-4 is completed, the display determination command setting process subroutine is ended, and the process proceeds to step S118 of the main loop process in the main control board.

(Red 7 · Follow Replay display processing)
Next, red 7 · follow replay display processing will be described based on FIG. FIG. 68 is a diagram showing a subroutine of red 7 / follow replay display processing.

(Step S117-10-2-1)
In step S117-10-2-1, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether the status number is "03". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not the state number "03" is stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When it is determined that the state number is "03" (step S117-10-2-1 = YES), the process proceeds to step S117-10-2-2 and the state number is "03". If it is not determined (step 117-11-2-1 = NO), the subroutine of red 7 · follow replay display processing is ended, and the process proceeds to step S118 of the main loop processing in the main control board .

(Step S117-10-2-2)
In step S117-10-2-2, the main CPU 301 executes a process of setting "04" as the state number. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing of updating the value of the state number in the state storage area and the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to "04". And if the process of step S117-10-2-2 is complete | finished, a process will be transfered to step S117-10-2-3.

(Step S117-10-2-3)
In step S117-10-2-3, the main CPU 301 executes processing to determine whether or not it is in the ART preparation state A. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not it is in the ART preparation state A based on the value stored in the ART preparation state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When it is determined that the state is the ART preparation state A (step S117-10-2-3 = YES), the process proceeds to step S117-10-2-4, and it is determined that the state is not the ART preparation state A. If it is determined (step S117-10-2-3 = NO), the process proceeds to step S117-10-2-5.

(Step S117-10-2-4)
At step S117-10-2-4, the main CPU 301 executes processing to set "30" to the value of the first ART game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 executes a process of setting “30” to the value of the first ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S117-10-2-4 is completed, the subroutine of the red 7, follow replay display process is ended, and the process proceeds to step S118 of the main loop process in the main control board.

(Step S117-10-2-5)
At step S117-10-2-5, the main CPU 301 executes processing for setting “50” to the value of the first ART game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “50” to the value of the first ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S117-10-2-5 is completed, the subroutine of the red 7, follow replay display process is ended, and the process proceeds to step S118 of the main loop process in the main control board.

(Processing at blank display)
Next, based on FIG. 69, the blank display process will be described. FIG. 69 is a diagram showing a subroutine of blank display processing.

(Step S117-10-4-1)
In step S117-10-4-1, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether the status number is "06". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not the state number "06" is stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When it is determined that the state number is "06" (step S117-10-4-1 = YES), the process proceeds to step S117-10-4-2, and the state number is "06". If it is not determined (step S117-10-4-1 = NO), the subroutine for blank display processing is ended, and the process proceeds to step S118 of the main loop processing in the main control board.

(Step S117-10-4-2)
In step S117-10-4-2, the main CPU 301 executes processing to determine whether the value of the second ART game number counter is "0". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether the value of the second ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is “0”. Then, if it is determined that the value of the second ART game number counter is "0" (step S117-10-4-2 = YES), the process proceeds to step S117-10-4-3, and ART If it is determined that the value of the game number counter is not "0" (step S117-10-4-2 = NO), the subroutine for blank display processing is ended, and the step of the main loop processing in the main control board is performed. The processing shifts to S118.

(Step S117-10-4-3)
In step S117-10-4-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing to set "01" as the status number. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for updating the value of the state number in the state storage area and the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to “01”. When the process of step 117-10-4-3 is completed, the subroutine for blank display process is ended, and the process proceeds to step S 118 of the main loop process in the main control board.

(Playing state transition process)
Next, based on FIG. 70, the game state transition process performed by the process of step S119 of FIG. 50 will be described. FIG. 70 is a view showing a subroutine of the game state transition processing.

(Step S119-1)
In step S119-1, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not it is in the RT0 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not the current gaming state is the RT0 gaming state, based on the value of the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When it is determined that the game is in the RT0 gaming state (step S119-1 = YES), the process proceeds to step S119-2, and when it is determined that the game is not in the RT0 gaming state (step S119-1). = NO), the process proceeds to step S119-4.

(Step S119-2)
In step S119-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether a blank is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a combination of symbols relating to a blank is displayed on the activated line. When it is determined that a blank is displayed (step S119-2 = YES), the process proceeds to step S119-3, and when it is determined that a blank is not displayed (step S119-2). = NO), the subroutine of the gaming state transition process is ended, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S119-3)
In step S119-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the RT1 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing information related to the RT1 gaming state in the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S119-3 ends, the subroutine of the gaming state transition process ends, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S119-4)
In step S119-4, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the RT1 gaming state is in effect. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not the current gaming state is the RT1 gaming state, based on the value of the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When it is determined that the RT1 gaming state is determined (step S119-4 = YES), the process proceeds to step S119-5, and when it is determined that the RT1 gaming state is not determined (step S119-4). = NO), the process proceeds to step S119-9.

(Step S119-5)
In step S119-5, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether preparation replay has been displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not a combination of symbols relating to preparation replay is displayed on the activated line. When it is determined that the preparation replay is displayed (step S119-5 = YES), the process proceeds to step S119-6, and when it is determined that the preparation replay is not displayed (step S119). -5 = NO), the process proceeds to step S119-7.

(Step S119-6)
In step S119-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the RT2 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing information related to the RT2 gaming state in the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S119-6 ends, the subroutine of the gaming state transition process ends, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S119-7)
In step S119-7, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not blue 7 replay or follow replay is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not a combination of symbols related to blue 7 replay or follow replay is displayed on the activated line. When it is determined that Blue 7 Replay or Follow Replay is displayed (Step S119-7 = YES), the process proceeds to Step S119-8, and it is determined that Blue 7 Replay or Follow Replay is not displayed. If it is determined (step S119-7 = NO), the subroutine of the gaming state transition process is ended, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S119-8)
In step S119-8, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the RT3 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing information relating to the RT3 gaming state in the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S119-8 ends, the subroutine of the gaming state transition process ends, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S119-9)
In step S119-9, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the RT2 gaming state is in effect. Specifically, the main CPU 301 executes processing to determine whether or not the current gaming state is the RT2 gaming state, based on the value of the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, if it is determined that the RT2 gaming state is set (step S119-9 = YES), the process proceeds to step S119-10, and if it is determined that the RT2 gaming state is not set (step S119-9) = NO), the process proceeds to step S119-14.

(Step S119-10)
In step S119-10, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether a blank is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a combination of symbols relating to a blank is displayed on the activated line. When it is determined that a blank is displayed (step S119-10 = YES), the process proceeds to step S119-11, and when it is determined that a blank is not displayed (step S119-10). = NO), the process proceeds to step S119-12.

(Step S119-11)
In step S119-11, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the RT1 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing information related to the RT1 gaming state in the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S119-11 ends, the subroutine of the gaming state transition process ends, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S119-12)
In step S119-12, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether any of red 7 replay, blue 7 replay or follow replay is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing of determining whether or not any combination of symbols among red 7 replay, blue 7 replay or follow replay is displayed on the activated line. When it is determined that red 7 replay, blue 7 replay or follow replay is displayed (step S119-12 = YES), the process proceeds to step S119-13, and red 7 replay, blue 7 replay, Alternatively, if it is determined that the follow replay is not displayed (step S119-12 = NO), the subroutine of the gaming state transition process is ended, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S119-13)
In step S119-13, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the RT3 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing information relating to the RT3 gaming state in the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S119-13 ends, the subroutine of the gaming state transition process ends, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S119-14)
In step S119-14, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether a blank is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a combination of symbols relating to a blank is displayed on the activated line. When it is determined that a blank is displayed (step S119-14 = YES), the process proceeds to step S119-15, and when it is determined that a blank is not displayed (step S119-14). = NO), the subroutine of the gaming state transition process is ended, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S119-15)
In step S119-15, the main CPU 301 performs processing to set the RT1 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing information related to the RT1 gaming state in the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S119-15 ends, the subroutine of the gaming state transition process ends, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Interrupt process)
Next, interrupt processing will be described based on FIG. Here, the interrupt process is a process performed by interrupting the main loop process every “1.49 ms”.

(Step S201)
In step S201, the main CPU 301 performs a process of saving a register. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing of saving the value of the register used at the time of step S201. And if the process of step S201 is complete | finished, a process will be transfered to step S202.

(Step S202)
In step S202, the main CPU 301 performs input port read processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing of receiving signals from the reel control board 100, the relay board 200, and the power supply board 500 through the I / F circuit 305. And if the process of step S202 is complete | finished, a process will be transfered to step S203.

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

(Step S204)
In step S204, the main CPU 301 performs reel drive control processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 drives the stepping motors 101, 102, and 103 via the reel control board 100 to perform acceleration, constant speed, deceleration control, and the like of the reel 17. And if the process of step S204 is complete | finished, a process will be transfered to step S205.

(Step S205)
In step S205, the main CPU 301 performs external signal output processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of outputting a signal to the external concentrated terminal board 38. And if the process of step S205 is complete | finished, a process will be transfered to step S206.

(Step S206)
In step S206, the main CPU 301 performs LED display processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 controls the light emission of the start lamp 23, the BET lamp 24, the stored number display 25, the gaming state display lamp 26, the number-of-payouts display 27, the insertable display lamp 28, and the replay display lamp 29. I do. And if the process of step S206 is complete | finished, a process will be transfered 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 various commands set in the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to the sub control board 400. And if the process of step S207 is complete | finished, a process will be transfered to step S208.

(Step S208)
In step S208, the main CPU 301 performs register recovery processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing of restoring the value of the saved register in the processing of step S201. Then, when the process of step S208 is completed, the interrupt process is ended and the process returns to the main loop process.

(Main processing in sub control board)
Next, main processing in the sub control board will be described based on FIG. The main process in the sub control board is a process performed based on the fact that the power switch 511sw is turned on.

(Step S301)
In step S301, the sub CPU 402 performs an initialization process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing such as error check of the sub RAM 405. And if the process of step S301 is complete | finished, a process will be transfered to step S302.

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

(Step S303)
In step S303, the sub CPU 402 performs sound control processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs amplifier control based on the value of the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405 stored according to the effect contents determined by the effect determination process described later or the effect determination process of the main control board 300. A process of outputting sound from the speakers 34 and 35 is performed via the substrate 440. And if the process of step S303 is complete | finished, a process will be transfered to step S304.

(Step S304)
In step S304, the sub CPU 402 performs lamp control processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 produces effects based on the value of the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405 stored according to the effect contents determined by the effect determination process described later or the effect determination process of the main control board 300. The control of the side lamp 5, the effect lamp 22, the stop operation order display lamp 30, and the start lever effect lamp 42 is performed via the control board 410. Further, the sub CPU 402 controls the effect control board 410 based on the value of the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405 stored according to the effect contents determined by the effect determination process described later or the effect determination process of the main control board 300. The control of the rendering device 44 is performed via the drive substrate 43. Then, when the process of step S304 ends, the process proceeds to step S305.

(Step S305)
In step S305, the sub CPU 402 performs image control processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 produces effects based on the value of the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405 stored according to the effect contents determined by the effect determination process described later or the effect determination process of the main control board 300. The liquid crystal display device 46 is controlled via the control substrate 410 and the general-purpose substrate 45. Then, when the process of step S305 ends, the process proceeds to step S306.

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

(Main board communication processing)
Next, main substrate communication processing will be described based on FIG. FIG. 73 is a diagram showing a subroutine of main substrate communication processing.

(Step S302-1)
In step S302-1, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether a different command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether the command transmitted from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300 is a command different from the command transmitted previously. When it is determined that a different command has been received (step S302-1 = YES), the process proceeds to step S302-2, and when it is determined that a different command has not been received (step S302). -1 = NO), the subroutine of the main board communication process is ended, 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 402 performs game information storage processing. Specifically, since the sub CPU 402 is a command different from the command transmitted last time from the command transmitted from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300, the sub CPU 402 based on the command different from the command transmitted last time The game information is created and stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 405. 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 402 performs command analysis processing which will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. In the process, the sub CPU 402 executes a process based on the game information stored in the process of step S302-2. Then, when the process of step S302-3 ends, the subroutine of the main board communication process ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Command analysis process)
Next, command analysis processing will be described based on FIG. FIG. 74 is a diagram showing a subroutine of command analysis processing.

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

(Step S302-3-2)
In step S302-3-2, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect determination process when a setting change command is received. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining the contents of the effect at the time of setting change, based on the information included in the received setting change command. By the processing, the sub CPU 402 determines an effect to display the image data to the effect that the setting is being changed on the liquid crystal display device 46 or determines an effect that the image data to indicate that the setting change is completed. Control to When the effect content is determined, the sub CPU 402 stores a value corresponding to the effect content in the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-2 ends, the subroutine of the command analysis process ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process of the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-3)
In step S302-3-3, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether a reel rotation start acceptance command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the command stored in the game information storing process of step S302-2 is a reel rotation start acceptance command. When it is determined that the reel rotation start acceptance command has been received (step S302-3-3 = YES), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4, and the reel rotation start acceptance command is not received. When it is determined that (step S302-3-3 = NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-5.

(Step S302-3-4)
In step S302-3-4, the sub CPU 402 performs effect determination processing upon reception of a reel rotation start acceptance command, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining the contents of the effect based on the information included in the received reel rotation start acceptance command. When the effect content is determined, the sub CPU 402 stores a value corresponding to the effect content in the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405. When the process of step S302-3-4 is completed, the subroutine of the command analysis process is ended, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process of the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-5)
In step S302-3-5, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether a reel rotation start command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the command stored in the game information storage process of step S302-2 is a reel rotation start command. When it is determined that the reel rotation start command has been received (step S302-3-5 = YES), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6, and it is determined that the reel rotation start command has not been received. If it is determined (step S302-3-5 = NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-7.

(Step S302-3-6)
In step S302-3-6, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect determination process when a reel rotation start command is received. In the process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining the contents of the effect at the start of the reel rotation based on the information included in the received reel rotation start command. When the effect content is determined, the sub CPU 402 stores a value corresponding to the effect content in the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6 ends, the subroutine of the command analysis process ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-7)
In step S302-3-7, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether a reel stop command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the command stored in the game information storage process of step S302-2 is a reel stop command. When it is determined that the reel stop command has been received (step S302-3-7 = YES), the process proceeds to step S302-3-8, and it is determined that the reel stop command has not been received. In the case (step S302-3-7 = NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-9.

(Step S302-3-8)
In step S302-3-8, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect determination process when a reel stop command is received. In the process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining the contents of the effect based on the information contained in the received reel stop command. When the effect content is determined, the sub CPU 402 stores a value corresponding to the effect content in the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405. When the process of step S302-3-8 is completed, the subroutine of the command analysis process is ended, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-9)
In step S302-3-9, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether an error command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether the command stored in the game information storage process of step S302-2 is an error command. When it is determined that an error command has been received (step S302-3-9 = YES), the process proceeds to step S302-3-10, and it is determined that an error command has not been received. (Step S302-3-9 = NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-11.

  Here, the error command includes commands relating to various errors such as a display determination error command. For example, an auxiliary storage section error when the auxiliary storage section full-tank sensor 530s detects that a medal exceeding the predetermined number is stored in the auxiliary storage section 530, or a combination of symbols relating to winning is displayed on the effective line, Even if a hopper error occurs when there is no medal stored in the hopper 520 and the medal can not be dispensed, or a selector error occurs when the medal sensor 16s can not normally detect passage of the medal, The main CPU 301 transmits each error command to the sub control board 400 via the I / F circuit 305.

(Step S302-3-10)
In step S302-3-10, the sub CPU 402 performs effect determination processing upon error command reception. In the processing, the sub CPU 402 performs processing of determining the content of the effect based on the information included in the received error command. By the processing, the sub CPU 402 determines the effect of displaying on the liquid crystal display device 46 image data to the effect that an error is detected as the effect content, or the audio data to be output when an error is detected is the speaker 34, Control to determine the effect to be output from 35 is performed. When the effect content is determined, the sub CPU 402 stores a value corresponding to the effect content in the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405. When the process of step S302-3-10 ends, the subroutine of the command analysis process ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process of the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-11)
In step S302-3-11, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether a display determination command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether the command stored in the game information storing process of step S302-2 is a display determination command. When it is determined that the display determination command has been received (step S302-3-11 = YES), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12, and it is determined that the display determination command is not received. In the case (step S302-3-11 = NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-13.

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

(Step S302-3-13)
In step S302-3-13, it is determined whether or not a payout command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the command stored in the game information storing process of step S302-2 is a payout command. When it is determined that the payout command has been received (step S302-3-13 = YES), the process proceeds to step S302-3-14, and it is determined that the payout command has not been received. (Step S302-3-13 = NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-15.

(Step S302-3-14)
In step S302-3-14, the sub CPU 402 performs a payout command reception effect determination process. In the process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining the contents of effects relating to the payout number of medals, etc., based on the information included in the received payout command. When the effect content is determined, the sub CPU 402 stores a value corresponding to the effect content in the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405. When the process of step S302-3-14 ends, the subroutine of the command analysis process ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process of the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-15)
In step S302-3-15, the sub CPU 402 performs control to execute processing in accordance with the received command. In the process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining the contents of the effect based on the command stored in the game information storage process of step S302-2. When the effect content is determined, the sub CPU 402 stores a value corresponding to the effect content in the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-15 ends, the subroutine of the command analysis process ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process of the sub control board.

(Reel rotation start acceptance command upon reception of effect determination processing)
Next, based on FIG. 75, a description will be given of the effect determination process when receiving a reel rotation start acceptance command. FIG. 75 is a diagram showing a subroutine of an effect determination process at the time of receiving a reel rotation start acceptance command.

(Step S302-3-4-1)
In step S302-3-4-1, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether the status number is "01". Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether the status number is “01” based on the value stored in the status number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. When it is determined that the state number is "01", it is determined that the normal state is established (step S302-3-4-1 = YES), and the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-2. If it is determined that the state number is not "01" (step S302-3-4-1 = NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-3.

(Step S302-3-4-2)
In step S302-3-4-2, the sub CPU 402 performs effect determination processing for a normal state. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 is a normal state effect determination table (see FIG. 27A) provided in the sub ROM 404, and information on the winning area stored by the game information storage processing of step S302-2. And the process of determining the content of the effect. When the effect content is determined, the sub CPU 402 stores a value corresponding to the effect content in the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-2 is completed, the subroutine of the effect determination process of receiving the reel rotation start acceptance command is completed, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process of the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-4-3)
In step S 302-3-4-3, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether the status number is “02”. Specifically, based on the value stored in the state number storage area provided in sub RAM 405, sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether the state number is "02". When it is determined that the state number is "02" (step S302-3-4-3 = YES), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-4, and the state number is "02". If it is determined not (step S302-3-4-3 = NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-5.

(Step S302-3-4-4)
In step S 302-3-4-4, the sub CPU 402 performs effect determination processing in the first ART precursor state. Specifically, sub CPU 402 is in the winning area stored by the game information storage processing of step S 302-2 and the first ART precursor state effect determination table (see FIG. 27B) provided in sub ROM 404. Based on the information concerned, processing of determining the contents of the effect is performed. When the effect content is determined, the sub CPU 402 stores a value corresponding to the effect content in the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-4 is completed, the subroutine of the effect determination process of receiving the reel rotation start acceptance command is completed, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process of the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-4-5)
In step S 302-3-4-5, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether the status number is “03”. Specifically, based on the value stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether the state number is "03". When it is determined that the state number is "03" (step S302-3-4-5 = YES), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-6, and the state number is "03". If it is determined not (step S302-3-4-5 = NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-7.

(Step S302-3-4-6)
In step S 302-3-4-6, the sub CPU 402 performs effect determination processing in the ART preparation state. Specifically, sub CPU 402 determines whether it is ART preparation state A or ART preparation state B based on the value stored in the ART preparation state storage area for effects provided in sub RAM 405. Do the process. At the same time, when the sub CPU 402 is in the ART preparation state A or the ART preparation state B, the sub CPU 402 reads the flag of the promotion flag storage area of the sub RAM 405, and ART preparation state A process is performed to determine whether it is determined to shift to B or to the ART preparation state C.

  After that, the sub CPU 402 controls the ART preparation state effect determination table (see FIG. 27C) provided in the sub ROM 404 and information on the winning area stored by the game information storage processing of step S302-2. Based on the case where promotion is determined in the ART preparation state A and processing for determining the contents of the rendering in the ART preparation state B is performed. When the effect content is determined, the sub CPU 402 stores a value corresponding to the effect content in the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-6 is completed, the subroutine of the effect determination process of receiving the reel rotation start acceptance command is completed, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process of the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-4-7)
In step S 302-3-4-7, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether the status number is “04”. Specifically, based on the value stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether the state number is "04". When it is determined that the state number is "04" (step S302-3-4-7 = YES), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-8, and the state number is "04". If it is determined not (step S302-3-4-7 = NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-9.

(Step S302-3-4-8)
In step S302-3-4-8, the sub CPU 402 performs effect determination processing in the first ART state. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 is associated with the first ART state effect determination table (see FIG. 27D) provided in the sub ROM 404 and the winning area stored by the game information storage processing of step S302-2. Based on the information, the process of determining the content of the effect is performed. Here, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect as a rank-up bonus in a part of the case where “bonus B” is determined as the game in the first ART state. When the effect content is determined, the sub CPU 402 stores a value corresponding to the effect content in the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-8 is completed, the subroutine of the effect determination process of receiving the reel rotation start acceptance command is completed, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process of the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-4-9)
In step S302-3-4-9, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether the status number is "05". Specifically, based on the value stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether the state number is "05". When it is determined that the state number is "05" (step S302-3-4-9 = YES), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-10, and the state number is "05". If it is determined not (step S302-3-4-9 = NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-11.

(Step S302-3-4-10)
In step S302-3-4-10, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect determination process in the second ART precursor state. Specifically, sub CPU 402 is in the winning area stored by the game information storage process of step S 302-2 and the second ART precursor state effect determination table (see FIG. 27E) provided in sub ROM 404. Based on the information concerned, processing of determining the contents of the effect is performed. When the effect content is determined, the sub CPU 402 stores a value corresponding to the effect content in the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-10 ends, the subroutine of the effect determination process at the time of receiving the reel rotation start acceptance command is ended, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process of the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-4-11)
In step S 302-3-4-11, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether the status number is “06”. Specifically, based on the value stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether the state number is "06". When it is determined that the state number is "06" (step S302-3-4-11 = YES), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-12, and the state number is "06". If it is determined not (step S302-3-4-11 = NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-13.

(Step S302-3-4-12)
In step S302-3-4-12, the sub CPU 402 performs effect determination processing in the second ART state. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 is associated with the second ART state effect determination table (see FIG. 27F) provided in the sub ROM 404, and the winning area stored by the game information storage processing of step S302-2. Based on the information, the process of determining the content of the effect is performed. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-12 ends, the subroutine of the effect determination process at the time of receiving the reel rotation start acceptance command is ended, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process of the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-4-13)
In step S302-3-4-13, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether the status number is "06". Specifically, based on the value stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether the state number is "06". When it is determined that the state number is "06" (step S302-3-4-13 = YES), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-14, and the state number is "06". If it is not determined (step S302-3-4-13 = NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-15.

(Step S302-3-4-14)
In step S 302-3-14-14, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect determination process in the additional precursor state. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 relates to the additional aura state effect determination table (see FIG. 27 (g)) provided in the sub ROM 404 and the winning area stored by the game information storage process of step S302-2. Based on the information, the process of determining the content of the effect is performed. When the effect content is determined, the sub CPU 402 stores a value corresponding to the effect content in the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-14 is completed, the subroutine of the effect determination process of receiving the reel rotation start acceptance command is completed, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process of the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-4-15)
In step S302-3-4-15, the sub CPU 402 performs effect determination processing in the third ART state. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 is associated with the third ART state effect determination table (see FIG. 27H) provided in the sub ROM 404 and the winning area stored by the game information storage processing of step S302-2. Based on the information, the process of determining the content of the effect is performed. When the effect content is determined, the sub CPU 402 stores a value corresponding to the effect content in the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-15 is finished, the subroutine of the effect determination process of receiving the reel rotation start acceptance command is finished, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Display determination command reception effect reception processing)
Next, based on FIG. 76, a description will be given of the effect determination process when the display determination command is received. FIG. 76 is a view showing a subroutine of effect determination processing at the time of display determination command reception.

(Step S302-3-12-1)
In step S302-3-12-1, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine the presence or absence of a winning combination of the payout combination. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines whether the information related to the display determination command stored in the game information storage processing of step S302-2 is the information related to any winning among the payout combinations. Do the processing. Then, when it is determined that there is a winning combination of payout (step S302-3-12-1 = YES), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-2 and it is determined that there is no winning combination of payout. If the display determination command has been received (step S302-3-12-1 = NO), the subroutine of the effect determination process upon reception of the display determination command is ended, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-12-2)
In step S302-3-12-2, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether the status number is "01". Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether the status number is “01” based on the value stored in the status number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. When it is determined that the state number is not "01" (step S302-3-12-2 = NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-3, and the state number is "01". If it is determined that (step S302-3-12-2 = YES), the subroutine of the effect determination process upon reception of the display determination command is ended, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board .

(Step S302-3-12-3)
In step S302-3-12-3, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the state is an execution target of the payout notification effect. Specifically, based on the values stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405, the sub CPU 402 selects "03", "04", and so on for which the payout notification effect is to be executed. A process of determining whether it is any one of "06" is performed. Then, when it is determined that the state is the execution target of the payout notification effect (step S302-3-12-3 = YES), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-4, and the payout notification effect is performed. If it is determined that the state is not the execution target of (step S302-3-12-3 = NO), the subroutine of the effect determination processing upon reception of the display determination command is ended, and the step of the main processing in the sub control board The process shifts to step S303.

(Step S302-3-12-4)
In step S302-3-12-4, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether the status number is "03". Specifically, based on the value stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether the state number is "03". When it is determined that the state number is "03" (step S302-3-12-4 = YES), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-5, and the state number is "03". If it is not determined (step S302-3-12-4 = NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-6.

(Step S302-3-12-5)
In step S302-3-12-5, the sub CPU 402 performs a payout notification effect determination process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines whether the information related to the display determination command stored by the game information storage processing of step S302-2 is the information related to any winning among the payout combinations, The content of the payout notification effect corresponding to the payout combination pertaining to the winning is determined, and the value corresponding to the effect content is stored in the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-12-5 is completed, the subroutine of the effect determination process for display determination command reception is completed, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process of the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-12-6)
In step S302-3-12-6, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether the status number is "04". Specifically, based on the value stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether the state number is "04". When it is determined that the state number is "04" (step S302-3-12-6 = YES), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-7, and the state number is "04". If it is not determined (step S302-3-12-6 = NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-9.

(Step S302-3-12-7)
In step S302-3-12-7, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the payout notification effect is not being executed. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the payout notification effect is not being executed, based on the information stored by the game information storage processing of step S302-2. In the present embodiment, as described above, in the case of the first ART state of the state number "04", the payout notification effect is not performed in the start game, the promotion success or failure notification game, and the result display game. If the sub CPU 402 determines that the game is the start game in the first ART state, the promotion notification game, and the result display game, the sub CPU 402 determines that the payout notification effect is not being executed. When it is determined that the payout notification effect is not being executed (step S302-3-12-7 = NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-8, and the payout notification effect is not performed. If it is determined that it is the time of execution (step S302-3-12-7 = YES), the subroutine of the effect determination process upon display determination command reception is ended, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board Transition.

(Step S302-3-12-8)
In step S302-3-12-8, the sub CPU 402 performs a payout notification effect determination process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines whether the information related to the display determination command stored by the game information storage processing of step S302-2 is the information related to any winning among the payout combinations, The content of the payout notification effect corresponding to the payout combination pertaining to the winning is determined, and the value corresponding to the effect content is stored in the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-12-8 is completed, the subroutine of the effect determination process for display determination command reception is completed, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process of the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-12-9)
In step S302-3-12-9, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether it is the tenth set game. Specifically, based on the information stored in the game information storage process of step S302-2, the sub CPU 402 determines whether or not the game is being played at the tenth set in the second ART state. To determine the Then, if it is determined that the game is not the 10th game (step S302-3-12-9 = NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-10, and the 10th game is If it is determined that the display determination command is received (step S302-3-12-9 = YES), the subroutine of the effect determination process upon reception of the display determination command is ended, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-12-10)
In step S302-3-12-10, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the payout notification effect is not being executed. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the payout notification effect is not being executed, based on the information stored by the game information storage processing of step S302-2. In the present embodiment, as described above, in the case of the second ART state of the state number “06”, the payout notification effect is not performed in the start game and the result display game. If the sub CPU 402 determines that the game is a start game in the second ART state or a result display game, the sub CPU 402 determines that the payout notification effect is not being executed. Then, when it is determined that it is not during non-execution of the payout notification effect (step S302-3-12-10 = NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-11, and the non-payment notification effect is not performed. If it is determined that it is the time of execution (step S302-3-12-10 = YES), the subroutine of the effect determination process upon receipt of the display determination command is ended, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board. Transition.

(Step S302-3-12-11)
In step S302-3-12-11, the sub CPU 402 performs payout notification effect determination processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines whether the information related to the display determination command stored by the game information storage processing of step S302-2 is the information related to any winning among the payout combinations, The content of the payout notification effect corresponding to the payout combination pertaining to the winning is determined, and the value corresponding to the effect content is stored in the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-12-11 ends, the subroutine of the effect determination process for display determination command reception is ended, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process of the sub control board.

Second Embodiment
Subsequently, a gaming machine 700 according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The gaming machine 700 according to the second embodiment of the present invention is a so-called pachinko gaming machine configured to pay out a prize ball when a game ball shot from a launcher (not shown) wins.

  Similar to the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the gaming machine 700 according to the second embodiment of the present invention pays out a prescribed number of gaming balls (game media) in response to the establishment of the payout opportunity. In addition, the gaming machine 700 is an effect for notifying of the payout of the gaming ball when an opportunity for payout of the gaming ball (hereinafter sometimes referred to simply as a "payout trigger") is established. It is possible to execute "informing effect".

  Furthermore, the gaming machine 700 may limit the execution of the payout notification effect when the payout trigger is established. Specifically, when one payout trigger is established, the gaming machine 700 may execute a payout notification effect or may not execute a payout notification effect. The mode of the payout notification effect executed by the gaming machine 700 and the details of the case where the payout notification effect is executed and the case where the payout notification effect is not executed when the payout trigger is established will be described in detail later.

  In the following, first, a schematic configuration example of the gaming machine 700 will be described, and then an aspect of a payout notification effect of the gaming machine 700 will be described.

(Example of schematic configuration of gaming machine 700)
As shown in FIG. 77, the gaming machine 700 is provided with a game board 702 provided with prizes, prizes and the like regarding determination, and a frame member 703 surrounding the game board 702. The frame member 703 supports a transparent glass plate arranged in parallel to the game board 702 at a predetermined interval, and the glass board and the game board 702 form a game area 710 where game balls can flow down. It is done.

  The gaming machine 700 includes an upper tray 728 and a lower tray 729 provided below the upper tray 728. The upper tray 728 is for collecting gaming balls and prize balls supplied to a launcher (not shown). The lower tray 729 is for storing gaming balls as winning balls paid out from the gaming machine 700. An eject button 723 is disposed close to the lower plate 729. When the player operates the eject button 723, a part of the lower surface of the lower plate 729 is opened, and the gaming balls accumulated in the lower plate 729 are in the lower plate. It falls into a box (not shown) placed below 729. However, in another embodiment, the upper tray 728 and the lower tray 729 may be configured in one tray.

  In the gaming machine 700, when the player holds the handle 720 and rotates the lever 721 clockwise, the gaming ball guided from the upper plate 728 to the launcher plays the game area with a hitting force according to the rotation angle of the lever 721. Fired to the upper position at 710. The game area 710 is provided with a game clue, a windmill, etc. (not shown), and the shot game ball is moved along the game board 702 while changing the moving direction by contacting the game gui, the windmill, etc. Fall down. The firing of the game ball is temporarily stopped by the player operating the stop button 722.

  When the player performs a so-called "left-hand strike" in which the lever 721 is rotated at a small rotation angle, the gaming ball is fired from the launcher with a relatively weak hitting power. In this case, the gaming ball flows down the left area in the gaming area 710 as exemplified by the arrow 731. On the other hand, when the player performs a so-called "right-handed" maintaining the state where the lever 721 is rotated at a large rotation angle, the gaming ball is fired from the launcher with a relatively strong hitting force. In this case, the gaming ball flows down the right side area in the gaming area 710 as exemplified by the arrow 732.

  A first starting port 711, a second starting port 712, two normal winning ports 714, and an electric tulip 717 are provided on the passage path of the left-handed game ball as prizes and determination-related items. In addition, on the passage path of the right-handed game ball, the second start opening 712, the big winning opening 713, the two normal winning openings 714, the gate 716, and the electric tulip 717 are used as prizes and determination related prizes. It is provided.

  The game ball hit in the game area 710 enters one of the first start opening 711, the second start opening 712, the special winning opening 713, and the normal winning opening 714 in the process of flowing down along the game board 702. Can win a prize. As a result, a predetermined number of winning balls corresponding to the place where the prize is won is paid out to the upper plate 728 or the lower plate 729. In addition, the game ball which did not win is discharged from the game area 710 via the discharge port 718.

  The first starting opening 711 is a starting opening that is always open, and the second starting opening 712 is a starting opening that is opened only when the electric tulip 717 as a normal electric part is operating. In the gaming machine 700, when the gaming ball passes through the first starting opening 711 and wins, or when the gaming ball passes through the second starting opening 712 and wins, a jackpot game (special game) which is advantageous for the player It is determined whether or not to execute, and the determination result is displayed on the display 704.

  In the following description, the determination to be executed on the condition that the game ball is won in the first starting opening 711 is called "the first special symbol determination", and the game ball being paid in the second starting opening 712 is the condition The determination to be performed is referred to as "second special symbol determination", and these determinations are collectively referred to as "special symbol determination".

  The special winning opening 713 is opened in accordance with the result of the special symbol determination. The opening of the special winning opening 713 is provided with a plate for opening and closing the special winning opening 713. The big winning opening 713 is usually closed by this plate. On the other hand, when the predetermined jackpot symbol indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is "big hit" is stopped and displayed on the display unit 704, the jack is operated to open the big winning opening 713. Is executed. During the big hit game, a large winning opening until it meets predetermined conditions (in the present embodiment, the winning of 10 game balls to the large winning opening 713, or the lapse of 29.5 seconds after the large winning opening 713 is opened). A round game to be closed after 713 is maintained in the open state is executed a predetermined number of times. For this reason, the player can obtain more prize balls by performing a right hit during the jackpot game than when the jackpot game is not performed. In addition, when the game ball is won in the special winning opening 713, a predetermined number of winning balls (15 in the present embodiment) are paid out.

  The electric tulip 717 is disposed close to the second start opening 712 and has a pair of wing members. The electric tulip 717 has a closed position in which a pair of blade members close the second start port 712 (see solid line in FIG. 77) and an open position in which the second start port 712 is opened (see dashed line in FIG. 77). It is configured to be changeable in posture.

  As shown in FIG. 77, the second starting port 712 is normally closed by the electric tulip 717. On the other hand, when the gaming ball passes through the gate 716, it is determined whether or not the second starting opening 712 is opened although the payout of the winning balls is not performed. Here, if it is determined that the second start opening 712 is to be opened, the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 717 maintains the open position for the specified time, and the operation of returning to the closed position is performed the specified number of times. As described above, the second starting opening 712 is in a state in which the gaming ball is difficult to pass when the electric tulip 717 is not operating, but in the state where the gaming ball is easily passing by the electric tulip 717 operating Become. In the following description, the determination to be executed on the condition that the game ball passes through the gate 716 is referred to as "normal symbol determination". In addition, when the game ball wins in the second starting opening 712, a predetermined number of winning balls (four in the present embodiment) are paid out.

  The regular winning opening 714 is always open like the first starting opening 711, and is a winning opening through which a predetermined number of winning balls (three in the present embodiment) are paid out by winning of the gaming balls. It should be noted that, unlike the first starting opening 711 etc., even if the game ball is won in the normal winning opening 714, the determination is not performed.

  As shown in FIG. 77, the game board 702 or the frame member 703 is provided with a liquid crystal display device 705, a speaker 724, a board lamp 725, a center lamp 730, and the like for performing various effects. The game board 702 is provided with a rendering combination 707 (not shown), and the frame member 703 incorporates a frame lamp 737 (not shown).

  The liquid crystal display device 705 is an image display device that displays an effect image, and the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 705 is provided at a position where it is easy for the player to visually recognize. On this display screen, for example, a decorative symbol for notifying the determination result of the special symbol determination, a character or an item performing a notice effect, etc., a hold display image (hold icon) displayed for the number for which the special symbol determination is held. An effect image including various display objects such as a payout notification image which will be described in detail later is displayed. Note that the image display device may be configured by another image display device such as an EL display device.

  The speaker 724 outputs effects sounds such as music, sounds, sound effects, etc. in synchronization with the display effects performed by the liquid crystal display device 705 or asynchronously to perform effects by sounds. In addition, the speaker 724 can output a payout notification sound which will be described in detail later.

  The rendering combination 707 (not shown) is configured to be movable with respect to the game board 702, and performs various types of rendering by the movement of the rendering combination 707 itself and / or light.

  The board lamp 725 and the frame lamp 737 (not shown) perform various effects with light such as changing the lighting or blinking pattern and changing the light emission color.

  The frame member 703 is provided with an effect button 726 and an effect key 727 as operation means operated by the player. The effect button 726 is a push button for inputting operation information when the player presses it. The effect button 726 has a normal position whose upper surface is at substantially the same height as the upper surface of the frame member 703 and a projection whose upper surface protrudes upward by a predetermined height (for example, 10 cm) with respect to the upper surface of the frame member 703 The height is changeable between the position. The effect button 726 can be pressed regardless of the height between the normal position and the protruding position.

  The effect key 727 is a so-called cross key for the player to perform selection operation, and the upper key for instructing the upper, the lower key for instructing the lower, and the left key for instructing the left; It consists of a right key to indicate the right. In the gaming machine 700, an effect corresponding to the operation of the effect button 726 or the effect key 727 may be performed. The effect button 726 and the effect key 727 are also used for various setting operations.

  The gaming machine 700 is initially set to a low probability state in which the probability that it is determined that the jackpot game is to be executed in the special symbol determination is relatively low (for example, "1/300"). On the other hand, when the jackpot game is performed, a so-called electric chew support function (electric support) is provided to make it easy for the game ball to be won in the second starting opening 712 after the end of the jackpot game.

  In the state where the electric support is not given, the probability that it is determined that the second starting opening 712 is opened by the normal symbol determination is set to a relatively low probability (for example, 1/65536) (see FIG. 79 (c)) The opening time of the second start opening 712 when it is determined that the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set to a relatively long time (for example, 25 seconds) and it is determined that the second start opening 712 is opened (for example, a relatively short time It is set to 0.1 second x 1). On the other hand, in the state where the power support is given, the probability that it is determined that the second starting opening 712 is opened by the normal symbol determination is set to a relatively high probability (for example, 65535/65536) (FIG. 79 (c ), The opening time of the second starting opening 712 is relatively set when it is determined that the fluctuation time of the symbol is relatively short (for example, 2 seconds) and the second starting opening 712 is opened. It is set to a long time (for example, 1.2 seconds × 3 times). For this reason, in the state where power support is provided, the gaming ball is more likely to be won in the second starting opening 712.

  The gaming machine 700 is initially set in a low probability state and in a state where power assistance is not provided. The low probability state and the state where the power support is not provided may be referred to as the "normal game state". If it is determined that the jackpot game is to be played in the normal gaming state, and the jackpot is a jackpot pertaining to the special symbol A described later, after the jackpot game, there is a high probability state (for example, the probability that it is determined that the jackpot game is executed "1/60"), and shift to the state where power support is provided. The high probability state and the state in which the power support is provided may be referred to as a "probable change gaming state".

  On the other hand, when it is determined to play a big hit game in the normal gaming state, and it is determined to play a big hit game in the probability variation gaming state if the big hit is a big hit related to the special symbol B described later If it is a jackpot pertaining to the, after the jackpot game, it shifts to a low probability state, and a state where the power support has been granted. The low probability state and the state in which the power support is given are sometimes referred to as "time-saving gaming state".

  So far, the configuration of the gaming machine 700 has been described based on FIG. 77, but the configuration shown in FIG. 77 is merely an example, and may be another configuration.

(Configuration of control device for gaming machine 700)
FIG. 78 is a block diagram showing an example of a configuration of a control device provided in the gaming machine 700. A control device for controlling the operation of the gaming machine 700 is disposed on the back side of the gaming board 702 in addition to a ball tank for storing gaming balls to be paid out as winning balls. The control device includes a main substrate that constitutes the main control unit 751 and a sub substrate that constitutes the sub control unit 752. The main board is a game control board that functions as a game control unit 800 that controls execution of special symbol determination and a command based on the determination result to the sub control unit 752, and a payout that controls payout of prize balls. And a payout control board that functions as a control unit 820. On the other hand, the sub-board functions as an effect control board that functions as an effect control section 830 that collectively controls effects based on commands transmitted from the game control section 800, and an image sound control section 840 that controls effects by images and sounds. And a lamp control board that functions as a lamp control unit 850 that controls effects by the various lamps (frame lamp 737 and the like and the board lamp 725) and the effect part 707.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the control device of the gaming machine 700 will be described using FIG. As shown in FIG. 78, the main control unit 751 includes a game control unit 800 and a payout control unit 820, and the sub control unit 752 includes an effect control unit 830, an image sound control unit 840, and a lamp control unit 850. .

  The game control unit 800 includes a CPU 801, a ROM 802, and a RAM 803. The CPU 801 performs various arithmetic processing relating to the number of paid-out balls, such as internal lottery and determination of winning, based on a program stored in the ROM 802. In the ROM 802, in addition to the above program, the maximum number of pending Umax1 for the first special symbol determination, the maximum number of pending Umax2 for the second special symbol determination, a random number used for the special symbol determination (winning value), each round of big hit A maximum game ball number Cmax defining the timing at which the big winning opening 713 is blocked in the game, a maximum round number Rmax for each type of big hit, and a set time relating to various effects are stored. The RAM 803 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 801 executes the above program, or as a work area for data processing and the like. In the RAM 803, gaming state information indicating the state (normal gaming state, big hit gaming state, etc.) of the gaming machine 700, the number U1 of holding the first special symbol determination, the number U2 of holding the second special symbol determination, and the gaming ball is the first Temporarily memorizes the various random numbers acquired at the timing of winning in the starting opening 711 or the second starting opening 712, the number C of gaming balls won in the large winning opening 713 during one round game, the number of rounds R in big hit, etc. Be done. The main functions of the game control unit 800 will be described below.

  The game control unit 800 executes the first special symbol determination when the gaming ball wins in the first starting opening 711, and executes the second special symbol determination when the gaming ball winning in the second starting opening 712. Then, data indicating the determination results is transmitted to the effect control unit 830.

  The game control unit 800 controls the open time when the blade member of the electric tulip 717 is in the open state, the number of times the blade member opens and closes, and the open / close time interval from the closing of the blade member to the next opening. In addition, the game control unit 800 is the number U1 of the first special symbol determination pending due to the game ball winning in the first start opening 711, and the second special symbol determination due to the game ball winning in the second start opening 712 It manages the number U2 of reservations, the number of reservations of normal symbol determination by the game ball having passed the gate 716, and the like.

  The game control unit 800 controls the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 713 according to the result of the first special symbol determination or the second special symbol determination. For example, until the predetermined condition (for example, 30 seconds have passed from the opening of the big winning opening 713, or the winning of 10 game balls to the big winning opening 713), the plate of the big winning opening 713 is projected and tilted It is controlled to repeat the round game maintaining the open state of the special winning opening 713 a predetermined number of times (for example, eight times or sixteen times). In addition, the game control unit 800 controls an interval period from the closing of the special winning opening 713 to the opening in the next round.

  When the game ball is won in the first start hole 711, the second start hole 712, the large winning hole 713, and the normal winning hole 714, the game control unit 800 is predetermined per game ball according to the place where the game ball is won. It instructs the payout control unit 820 to pay out the gaming balls so as to pay out the number of winning balls. For example, when one gaming ball is won in the first start opening 711, the game control unit 800 has ten prize balls, and when one gaming ball has won in the second starting opening 712, four prize balls, the large winning opening 713 A command is sent to the payout control unit 820 to pay out 15 prize balls when one gaming ball is won, and 3 prize balls when one gaming ball is normally won in the regular winning opening 714. In addition, even when the game control unit 800 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 716, the game control unit 800 does not instruct the payout control unit 820 to pay out the winning balls linked thereto. When the payout control unit 820 pays out the winning balls in accordance with the instruction from the game control unit 800, information on the number of the winning balls paid out from the payout control unit 820 is sent to the game control unit 800. Then, based on the information acquired from the payout control unit 820, the game control unit 800 manages the number of prize balls to be paid out.

  In order to realize these functions, the game control unit 800 includes a first start opening switch (SW) 811, a second start opening switch (SW) 812, an electric tulip open / close unit 813, a gate switch (SW) 814, A winning opening switch (SW) 815, a special winning opening opening / closing unit 816, and a normal winning opening switch (SW) 817 are connected.

  The first starting opening switch 811 detects that the gaming ball has won the first starting opening 711, and sends a detection signal to the game control unit 800. The second start opening switch 812 detects that the gaming ball has won in the second start opening 712, and sends a detection signal to the game control unit 800. The electric tulip opening and closing portion 813 is, for example, an electric solenoid, and opens and closes a pair of wing members of the electric tulip 817 according to the control of the game control portion 800 when it is determined that the normal symbol determination results in winning. The gate switch 814 detects that the gaming ball has passed through the gate 716 and sends a detection signal to the game control unit 800. The special winning opening switch 815 detects that the gaming ball has won in the special winning opening 713, and sends a detection signal to the gaming control unit 800. The special winning opening opening / closing unit 816 is, for example, an electric solenoid, and repeats the round game in which the special winning opening 713 is opened and closed under control of the game control unit 800 when it is determined that the normal symbol determination results in winning. . The regular winning opening switch 817 detects that the gaming ball has won the normal winning opening 714, and sends a detection signal to the game control unit 800. When receiving the detection signal for detecting the winning of the gaming ball, the game control unit 800 produces a winning detection command indicating a place where the gaming ball has won, and a payout command indicating the number of winning balls according to the place where the gaming ball has won. Transmit to control unit 830.

  The payout control unit 820 includes a CPU 821, a ROM 822 and a RAM 823. The CPU 821 performs arithmetic processing at the time of controlling the payout of the winning balls based on the program stored in the ROM 822. A RAM 823 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 821 executes the above program, or a work area for data processing or the like.

  The payout control unit 820 receives, from the game control unit 800, a command instructing the payout of a predetermined number of winning balls according to the place where the gaming ball has won. Then, the payout control unit 820 controls the payout motor 825 so as to pay out the prize balls by the number designated by the command. Here, the payout motor 825 is a drive motor for feeding the game balls from the ball tank disposed on the back side of the game board 702 to the upper tray 728.

  In addition to the payout motor 825, the payout control unit 820 is connected to a payout detection unit 826, a ball presence detection unit 827, and a full tank detection unit 828. The dispensing detection unit 826 detects the number of winning balls dispensed from the ball tank to the upper tray 728 by the dispensing motor 825. The ball presence detection unit 827 detects the presence or absence of a game ball in the ball tank. The full tank detection unit 828 detects that the upper tray 728 is full by the gaming balls supplied to the launcher and the winning balls paid out from the ball tank. Then, the payout control unit 820 executes predetermined processing according to the detection results of the payout detection unit 826, the ball presence detection unit 827, and the full tank detection unit 828.

  The effect control unit 830 includes a CPU 831, a ROM 832, a RAM 833, and an RTC (real time clock) 834. The CPU 831 performs arithmetic processing at the time of controlling the effect based on the program and various data stored in the ROM 832. The RAM 833 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 831 executes the program, or as a work area for data processing. The RTC 834 is used to measure the current date and time or to measure time (period).

  The effect control unit 830 centrally controls effects provided by the gaming machine 700 based on various commands such as a prize detection command sent from the game control unit 800. Specifically, the effect control unit 830 sets the effect content based on the command received from the game control unit 800, and instructs the image sound control unit 840 or the lamp control unit to instruct execution of the effect of the set effect content. Send to 850

  The image sound control unit 840 includes a CPU 841, a ROM 842 and a RAM 843. The CPU 841 performs arithmetic processing at the time of controlling an image and sound representing the contents of the effect based on the program stored in the ROM 842. The ROM 842 stores image data of various images displayed during the game in the liquid crystal display device 705, music and sound output from the speaker 724, and sound data such as sound effects, in addition to the above program. There is. The RAM 843 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 841 executes the above program, or as a work area for data processing and the like.

  The image sound control unit 840 controls the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 705 and the sound output from the speaker 724 based on the command sent from the effect control unit 830. Specifically, the CPU 841 selects and reads out the image data and sound data stored in the ROM 842 that correspond to the command sent from the effect control unit 830. Then, the CPU 841 performs image processing using the read image data, and causes the liquid crystal display device 705 to display an image corresponding to the image data after the image processing. Further, the CPU 841 performs sound processing using the read sound data, and causes the speaker 724 to output a sound corresponding to the sound data after the sound processing.

  The lamp control unit 850 includes a CPU 851, a ROM 852 and a RAM 853. The CPU 851 performs arithmetic processing when controlling the board lamp 725, the frame lamp 737, and the rendering combination 707. The ROM 852 stores programs executed by the CPU 851, various data, and the like. The RAM 852 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 851 executes the program, or a work area for data processing and the like.

  The lamp control unit 850 controls lighting and blinking of the panel lamp 725, the frame lamp 737, and the effect part 707, an emission color, and the like based on the command sent from the effect control unit 830. Specifically, in the ROM 852 of the lamp control unit 850, lighting (and blinking) pattern data of the panel lamp 725, the frame lamp 737, and the effect part 707 according to the content of the effect set in the effect control unit 830 The light emission color pattern data (light emission pattern data) is stored. The CPU 851 selects and reads out the light emission pattern data stored in the ROM 852 that corresponds to the command sent from the effect control unit 830. Then, the CPU 851 controls the light emission of the board lamp 725, the frame lamp 737, and the effect part 707 based on the read light emission pattern data.

  Further, the lamp control unit 850 controls the operation of the effect combination 707 based on the command sent from the effect control unit 830. Specifically, the ROM 852 stores operation pattern data of the effect combination 707 according to the effect contents set in the effect control unit 830. The CPU 851 selects and reads out the operation pattern data stored in the ROM 852 that corresponds to the command sent from the effect control unit 830. Then, the CPU 851 outputs a pulse signal corresponding to the read operation pattern data to a drive circuit (not shown). As a result, an excitation signal corresponding to the pulse signal is output from the drive circuit to the stepping motor connected to the rendering combination 707, and the movement of the movable combination 7 is controlled.

(Description of gaming state)
FIG. 79 is an explanatory view of various determination tables and the like. Specifically, FIG. 79 (a) shows a non-probability variation jackpot determination table, FIG. 79 (b) shows a probability variation jackpot determination table, and FIG. 79 (c) shows a regular symbol determination table.

  In the gaming machine 700 of the present embodiment, the “non-probability variation gaming state” or the “probability variation gaming state” may be set as the gaming state relating to the jackpot determination. Further, in the gaming machine 700, the “non-time-saving gaming state” or the “time-saving gaming state” may be set as the gaming state relating to the normal symbol determination. These gaming states are described below.

(Description of non-probability variation gaming state and probability variation gaming state)
In the jackpot determination in the non-probability variation gaming state, a non-probability variation time jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 79 (a) is used. In the non-probable occasional jackpot determination table, a jackpot value determined to be a jackpot by the jackpot determination is set to four numerical values of “0” to “3”. In the jackpot determination using the non-probability variable jackpot determination table, the jackpot random number (one of the numerical values from “0” to “1199”) acquired when entering the first starting opening 711 is the above four jackpot values If it is any, it is determined to be a "big hit", and if it is not any, it is determined to be "loss". That is, in the case of the non-probability variation gaming state, the probability (also referred to as a jackpot probability) determined to be a jackpot by the jackpot determination is 1/300.

  In the jackpot determination in the probability variation state, the probability variation jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 79 (b) is used. In the probability variation time jackpot determination table, a jackpot value determined to be a jackpot by the jackpot determination is set to 20 numerical values of “0” to “19”. In the jackpot determination using the probability variation jackpot determination table, the jackpot random number (one of the numerical values from “0” to “1199”) acquired when entering the second starting opening 712 is the 20 jackpot values of the above 20 If it is any, it is determined to be a "big hit", and if it is not any, it is determined to be "loss". That is, the jackpot probability in the case of the probability variation gaming state is 1/60.

  Therefore, in the probability variation gaming state, the jackpot probability in the jackpot determination is set to be higher than the non probability variation gaming state, and the gaming status is more advantageous to the player than the non probability variation gaming state. Further, the transition from the non-probability gaming state to the probability gaming state or the transition from the probability gaming state to the non-probability gaming state may be executed after the end of the jackpot game.

  Hereinafter, the gaming state which is the non-probability changing gaming state and the non-time-short playing state is also referred to as a normal gaming state. The gaming state which is the non-probable variation gaming state and the time saving gaming state is also referred to as the low probability time short gaming state. The gaming state which is the probability variation gaming state and the time saving gaming state is also referred to as a high probability time short gaming state. In addition, the time saving game state may be performed continuously for a predetermined number of times of change. The number of fluctuations in which the time saving game state is performed in this manner is also referred to as the number of time reduction fluctuations.

(Description of the jackpot game)
In the jackpot game, an opening until the big winning opening 713 is opened first, a plurality of round games in which the big winning opening 713 is opened and closed repeatedly, an interval period between a round game and a round game, a big winning The ending from when the mouth 713 is closed to when the variation of the special symbol is started next is included (see FIG. 81). The round game refers to one open period of the big winning opening 713. In the interval period, the big winning opening 713 is closed.

  In the round game, when a predetermined number (10 in the present embodiment) of game balls enter the big winning opening 713, one round game is ended. In addition, even when the specified number of game balls do not enter, when the specified number of seconds (29.5 seconds in this embodiment) elapses, one round game ends. In such a round game, the game ball can easily enter the large winning opening 713, and the player can acquire a prize ball according to the ball entry, so a large number of prize balls can be acquired.

  As described above, the gaming machine 700 receives 1 when a predetermined number (10 in the present embodiment) of gaming balls enter the large winning opening 713, or when a prescribed number of seconds (29.5 seconds in the present embodiment) elapses. It is possible to execute a round game (long open round game) in which the round game of the round is ended. In addition to the long open round game described above, the gaming machine according to the present invention may be subjected to a so-called small hit in which the big winning opening 713 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.8 seconds). Good. In the case of executing a small hit, in addition to the large winning opening 713, a second large winning opening may be separately provided.

(Description of jackpot type)
Next, with reference to FIG. 80, the jackpot symbol determination table and the classification of jackpot types will be described. As shown in 80 (a) and (b), in the special one jackpot symbol determination table and the special second jackpot symbol determination table in the present embodiment, as the jackpot symbols "specific symbol A", "specific symbol B" and "specific A symbol C is set. In these jackpot symbol determination tables, the selection ratio of jackpot symbols is determined. In the following, each jackpot symbol (jackpot type) and its selection ratio will be described.

  FIG. 80 is a diagram showing a jackpot symbol determination table and a distribution ratio of jackpot types. FIG. 80 (a) is a diagram showing a special one jackpot symbol determination table, FIG. 80 (b) is a diagram showing a special jackpot symbol determination table, and FIG. 80 (c) is a distribution ratio of jackpot types FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 80 (a) and (b), in the special large jackpot symbol determination table and the special large jackpot symbol determination table in the present embodiment, as the large jackpot symbols "specific symbol A", "specific symbol B", " The specific symbol C "," specific symbol D "," specific symbol E ", and" specific symbol F "are set. In these jackpot symbol determination tables, selection ratios of jackpot symbols for the particular symbols A to F are determined. In the following, each jackpot symbol (jackpot type) and its selection ratio will be described.

(Specific symbol A: 6R probability variation jackpot)
The specific symbol A is a jackpot in which six round games are executed in the jackpot game. When a big hit with the specific symbol A, in the display effect in the liquid crystal display device 705, the big hit with the specific symbol A is notified by stopping and displaying three decorative symbols (for example, the decorative symbol of "1") Ru. Also, when the big hit with the specific symbol A, the game state is controlled to the high probability time short game state after the big hit game is over. At this time, the number of short-time fluctuations is 100 times. As shown in FIG. 80 (a), the special symbol A is selected at a rate of 50% as the jackpot in the first special symbol.
(Specific symbol B: 6R non probability variation jackpot)
The specific symbol B is a jackpot in which six round games are executed in the jackpot game. When the big hit with the specific symbol B, in the display effect in the liquid crystal display device 705, the big hit with the specific symbol B is notified by stopping and displaying the three decorative symbols (for example, the decorative symbol of "2") Ru. In addition, when the big hit with the specific symbol B, after the big hit game end, the game state is controlled to low probability time short game state. At this time, the number of short-time fluctuations is 80 times. As shown in FIG. 80 (a), the special symbol B is selected at a ratio of 50% as a jackpot in the first special symbol.

(Specific symbol C: 16R probability variation jackpot)
The specific symbol C is a jackpot in which 16 round games are executed in the jackpot game. When the big hit with the specific symbol C, in the display effect in the liquid crystal display device 705, the big hit with the specific symbol C is notified by stopping and displaying three decorative symbols (for example, the decorative symbol of "7") Ru. Also, when the big hit with the specific symbol C, after the big hit game end, the gaming state is controlled to the high probability time short game state. At this time, the number of short-time fluctuations is 100 times. As shown in FIG. 80 (b), the special symbol C is selected at a ratio of 38% as a jackpot in the second special symbol.

(Specific symbol D: 16R probability variation jackpot)
The specific symbol D is a jackpot in which 16 round games are executed in the jackpot game. Further, the specific symbol D is a jackpot performed as a rank-up bonus to be described later, and an effect common to the specific symbol E (a scenario 4 to be described later) is performed. Therefore, when the special symbol D makes a big hit, the three decorative symbols (for example, the decorative symbol of "3") are stopped and displayed in the display effect in the liquid crystal display device 705 "specific symbol E (8R) It is notified as if it is a jackpot of "." In addition, as will be described later, when the special symbol D has made a big hit, an effect (rank up success effect described later) is performed to notify that it was a big hit with the specific symbol D at the end of the eight round game. . In addition, when the big hit with the specific symbol D, after the big hit game end, game state is controlled to high probability time short game state. At this time, the number of short-time fluctuations is 100 times. As shown in FIG. 80 (b), the special symbol D is selected at a rate of 2% as a jackpot in the second special symbol.

(Specific symbol E: 8R probability variation jackpot)
The specific symbol E is a jackpot in which eight round games are executed in the jackpot game. Further, the specific symbol E is a jackpot performed as a rank-up bonus to be described later, and an effect common to the specific symbol D (a scenario 4 to be described later) is performed. If the special symbol E is a big hit, it can not be determined whether it is the "special symbol E" or the "special symbol D" until the eighth round game is over. When the big hit with the specific symbol E, in the display effect in the liquid crystal display device 705, the big hit with the specific symbol E is notified by stopping and displaying the three decorative symbols (for example, the decorative symbol of "3") with the eyes. Ru. In addition, when the big hit with the specific symbol D, after the big hit game end, game state is controlled to high probability time short game state. At this time, the number of short-time fluctuations is 100 times. As shown in FIG. 80 (b), the special symbol D is selected at a rate of 10% as a jackpot in the second special symbol.

(Specific symbol F: 8R non probability variation jackpot)
The specific symbol F is a jackpot in which eight round games are executed in the jackpot game. When a big hit with the specific symbol EF, in the display effect in the liquid crystal display device 705, the big hit with the specific symbol F is notified by stopping and displaying three decorative symbols (for example, the decorative symbol of "4") Ru. Also, when the big hit with the specific symbol F, after the big hit game end, the game state is controlled to the low probability time short game state. At this time, the number of short-time fluctuations is 80 times. As shown in FIG. 80 (b), the special symbol F is selected at a rate of 50% as a jackpot in the second special symbol.

(About the effect that is performed in the jackpot game)
Next, an explanation will be given of the effects performed in the jackpot game. As described above, the jackpot game includes an opening, a round game, an interval period, and an ending.

  FIG. 81 shows an example of a timing chart showing a jackpot game played by the gaming machine 700 and a jackpot game according to the specific symbol A (8R probability variation) being performed. The gaming machine 700 informs the player of the jackpot by causing the liquid crystal display device 705 to stop and display a predetermined decorative pattern with the eyes. In addition, after the jackpot notification is performed, an opening effect indicating the start of the jackpot at the opening is performed before the start of the round game. After the opening effect is performed, a round game in which the big winning opening 713 is maintained in the open state and then closed is performed. Furthermore, the gaming machine 700 performs an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot in the ending after the predetermined number of round games (eight times in FIG. 81) have been played. As described above, an interval period is provided between the round game and the round game, in which the big winning opening 713 is closed.

  As shown in FIG. 82, in the jackpot game, the gaming machine 700 performs different types of effects depending on the type of jackpot game. For example, in the jackpot game according to the specific symbol A, an effect by “scenario 1” is performed. Moreover, in the big hit game which concerns on specific symbol B, the presentation by "scenario 2" is performed. Furthermore, in the jackpot game according to the specific symbol C, an effect by “scenario 3” is performed. Furthermore, in the jackpot game according to the specific symbol D, an effect by “scenario 4” is performed. Furthermore, in the jackpot game according to the specific symbol E, an effect by "scenario 4" is performed. Furthermore, in the jackpot game according to the specific symbol F, an effect by "scenario 5" is performed. As described above, the gaming machine 700 performs effects in a scenario defined for each jackpot type.

  Here, the gaming machine 700 produces an effect according to "scenario 4" at the jackpot associated with the specific symbol D, and performs an effect according to "scenario 4" at the jackpot associated with the specific symbol E. In other words, scenario 4 is an effect commonly performed to the jackpot according to the specific symbol D and the jackpot according to the specific symbol E. That is, in the jackpot game in which the effect according to “scenario 4” is performed, it is predetermined whether the player is the jackpot (16R positive variation) related to the specific symbol D or the jackpot (8R positive variation) related to the specific symbol E It can not be determined until the timing.

  As described above, the gaming machine 700 has a plurality of types of benefits including a benefit with low advantage ("8R jackpot" in this embodiment) and a benefit with high advantage ("16R jackpot" in this embodiment). Among them, it is not possible to determine which benefit is the effect up to the predetermined timing by the effect, and it is possible to grant the benefit (so-called "rank-up bonus") which makes it possible to determine which benefit at the predetermined timing. Note that in the following description of the present embodiment, a plurality of types of benefits including low benefits ("8R big hit" in the present embodiment) and high benefits ("16R big hit" in the present embodiment) are included. Among the benefits, it is not possible to determine which benefit is the effect until the predetermined timing, and which is the benefit at the predetermined timing ("16R jackpot" or "8R jackpot" in this embodiment) In some cases, a privilege that makes it possible to distinguish can be described simply as a "rank-up bonus". Further, in the present embodiment, an effect (scenario 4) as the “8R jackpot” with a low degree of advantage is performed for the “rank up bonus”, and it is determined that the “16R jackpot” with a high degree of advantage at a predetermined timing. It becomes possible (rank up to 16R big hit) "big hit pertaining to the specific symbol D" and effects (scenario 4) as "8R big hit" is performed, not ranked up to the 16R big hit "big hit related to the specific symbol E" And is included. In other words, it is possible to say that the entire bonus (reward) where the rank increase from the low degree of interest to the high degree of interest occurs is a "rank up bonus". In the following description, "the jackpot related to the specific symbol D" and "the jackpot related to the specific symbol E" may be simply described as a "rank up bonus".

  Here, the gaming machine 700 is an 8R jackpot or a 16R jackpot at least before the start of the ending of the jackpot (8R jackpot) related to the specific symbol E and before the 9R start of the jackpot (16R jackpot) related to the specific symbol D The player is not alerted to the player. By this, the player recognizes that the current jackpot was the 16R jackpot for the first time after the 9R of the 16R jackpot shown in FIG. 83 (b) has started, while the 8R jackpot shown in FIG. 83 (a) It is recognized that the jackpot of this time was the 8R jackpot only after the ending was started. As a result, the player can enjoy the thrill. In the following, in the jackpot game, the round (8R) before the round (9R) in which the player recognizes that it is the 16R jackpot shown in FIG. 83 may be called a branch round.

  In the present embodiment, in the jackpot game according to the rank-up bonus, “rank-up determination effect” is performed to notify whether it is a benefit with high degree of advantage (“16R jackpot” in this embodiment). As shown in FIG. 83 (a), in the 8R jackpot, the gaming machine 700 starts the rank-up determination effect at the end of the branching round (8R: the last round), and this rank-up occurs at the start of the ending. The judgment effect is ended. In addition, as shown in FIG. 83 (b), in the 16R jackpot, the gaming machine 700 starts the rank up determination effect at the end of the branching round (8R), and this starts at the start of the next round (9R). The rank up determination effect is ended.

  FIG. 84 shows an example of effects performed in the case of a jackpot related to a rank up bonus. As shown in FIG. 84 (a), in the case of a jackpot pertaining to a rank-up bonus, a jackpot is notified by displaying, for example, three decorative patterns of "3" in three eyes. In addition, at the opening of the jackpot pertaining to the rank-up bonus, as shown in FIG. 84 (b), an image such as "Bonus E start" is displayed, and an effect as if "jackpot pertaining to specific symbol E" is displayed. It will be. Further, in the jackpot game according to the specific symbol D and the jackpot game according to the specific symbol E, a common effect (scenario 4) is performed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the jackpot game according to the rank up bonus, the liquid crystal display whether it is the jackpot (16R) according to the specific symbol D or the jackpot according to the specific symbol E until the timing when the rank up determination effect is performed The effect in the device 705 can not be determined.

  In the rank-up determination effect, as shown as an example in FIG. 85, after the effect (see FIG. 85 (a)) indicating that notification of whether or not the round game is continued is performed, the round game is continued An effect of informing the propriety of can be performed. Also, for example, as shown in FIG. 85 (b), if the jackpot is the jackpot (16R) pertaining to the specific symbol D, a rank-up success effect (benefit (reward) is suggested to suggest that another eight round games will be played. Informing effect can be performed to notify that the jackpot is a jackpot having a high degree of advantage. Also, for example, as shown in FIG. 85 (c), when the jackpot is a jackpot game pertaining to the specific symbol E, it is possible to perform a rank up failure rendering that suggests that the round game is not continued.

(About the instruction of operation mode)
The gaming machine 700 performs notification (operation mode instruction notification) for instructing an operation mode in a state advantageous to the player. The gaming machine 700 according to the present embodiment performs an effect of instructing a right-handed operation (hereinafter, “right-handed instruction effect”) as the operation mode instruction notification. As shown in FIG. 84 and FIG. 85 etc., the right-turn instruction effect is performed by displaying on the liquid crystal display device 705 an instruction image 930 instructing that “right-handed” should be performed.

(About the payout notification effect executed by the gaming machine 700)
Subsequently, the payout notification effect executed by the gaming machine 700 of the present embodiment will be described in detail.

  As described above, the “payout notification effect” is performed when the payout trigger for the game ball (game medium) is established. The “payout notification effect” in the present embodiment is a effect for notifying that the game balls are paid out. The gaming machine 700 can execute both the “first payout notification effect” and the “second payout notification effect” as the payout notification effect. The “first payout notification effect” is performed by causing the liquid crystal display device 705 to display a predetermined image for reporting the payout of the gaming ball as a “payout notification image”. Also, the “second payout notification effect” is performed by causing the speaker 724 to output a predetermined sound such as a voice or a sound effect as a “payout notification sound”.

  In the following description, the first payout notification effect in the present embodiment may be described as “dispense notification display” and the second payout notification effect as “dispense notification sound output”.

  The payout notification effect of the present embodiment is triggered by the winning of the winning opening or the starting opening in which the number of winning balls of “1” or more is defined. More specifically, in the payout notification effect of the present embodiment, there is a game ball winning to the normal winning opening 714 in which the numerical value of “3” which is the smallest number of winning balls is defined. It is defined that there is a winning of the game ball to the 2nd starting opening 712 where the numerical value of “4” is specified as the number of payouts and the numerical value of “15” which is the number of winning balls as the largest number of game balls paid out It is performed triggered by the fact that there is a game ball winning to the big winning opening 713 being done.

  In addition, when the small hit mentioned above is executed, the payout notification effect according to the small hit is performed in response to the game ball having won the special winning opening 713 or the separately provided second winning opening. It may be.

  As shown in FIG. 86, the gaming machine 700 of this embodiment performs different effects according to the type of payout trigger as the payout notification effect. In other words, the gaming machine 700 pays out the first prescribed number of gaming balls (for example, payout of 15 gaming balls) in response to the establishment of the first payout trigger (for example, winning in the big winning opening 713). And pays out a second prescribed number of gaming balls (for example, payout of three game balls) in response to the establishment of the second payout trigger (for example, winning in the normal winning opening 714), and the first payout The mode of the payout notification effect is made different between when the trigger is established and when the second payout trigger is established. Specifically, in the gaming machine 700, there is a winning on the large winning opening 713 where the payout of “15” gaming balls is made, and the second start where the payout of “4” gaming balls is made In the case where there is a prize in the mouth 712 and in the case where there is a prize in the ordinary prize mouth 714 where the payout of "3" gaming balls is made, the payout notification by the different types of payout notification sound and payout notification image Make a presentation.

  For example, the gaming machine 700 according to the present embodiment has the payout notification image 1 when there is a winning on the special winning opening 713, and the payout notification image 2 when there is a winning on the second starting opening 712, When there is a winning on the normal winning opening 714, the payout notification image 3 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 705, thereby performing payout notification display (first payout notification effect). In addition, the gaming machine 700, sound data 1 when there is a winning in the large winning opening 713, sound data 2 when there is a winning in the second starting opening 712, the normal winning opening 714 When there is a winning, the sound data 3 is output from the speaker 724 to perform a payout notification sound output (second payout notification effect).

  Thus, the gaming machine 700 displays different types of payout notification images according to the type of payout trigger, and outputs different types of sound data (for example, different types of sound effects and the like). As a result, the gaming machine 700 can give a player a feeling of payout and enhance the feeling of exaltation when a payout opportunity (for example, 15 winning balls) having a large number of winning balls is established. Further, the gaming machine 700 is capable of executing the payout notification effect even when a payout trigger (for example, three winning balls) having a small number of winning balls is established. Therefore, even when the number of winning balls is small, the gaming machine 700 can grasp that the player has won the balls, and can further enhance the feeling of playing balls. In this manner, the gaming machine 700 can give the player a feeling of payout corresponding to the payout timing, and can improve the interest of the game.

  The gaming machine 700 according to the present embodiment determines that “the payout trigger has been established” based on the effect control unit 830 receiving the prize detection command, and performs payout notification effect. Thereby, the gaming machine 700 can perform the payout notification effect as soon as possible. Also, for example, as described later, in the case where the payout notification effect is performed triggered by the effect control unit 830 receiving the payout command, if some kind of error occurs at the time of receiving the payout command, the payout command It is necessary to replace the effect performed based on reception with irregular. In such a case, the control load may increase due to the process performed at the time of receiving the payout command. Such a control load can be alleviated by determining that the payout trigger is established based on the reception of the winning detection command and performing the payout notification effect based on the reception of the winning detection command.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention may determine that “the payout trigger is established” based on, for example, the effect control unit 830 receiving the payout command. With such a configuration, it is possible to achieve an effect of enhancing the player's sense of exhilaration, because the other effects performed by the payout of the game ball coincide with the timing when the payout notification effect is performed. In addition, even if an error occurs due to some kind of failure between the transmission of the prize detection command and the transmission of the payout command, the payout notification effect can be reliably performed.

(An example of the production mode of the payout notification effect)
Next, a specific example of the payout notification effect executed by the gaming machine 700 will be described with reference to FIG. The payout notification effect is performed in such a manner that the player can recognize that the payout trigger for the game ball has been established. As described above, the gaming machine 700 according to the present embodiment causes the liquid crystal display device 705 to display the payout notification image 910, and displays the payout notification (first payout notification effect) and the payout notification sound from the speaker 724. Both “the payout notification sound output (the second payout notification effect)” performed by outputting the “Y” can be performed.

  The payout notification display (first payout notification effect) is, for example, as shown in FIG. 87, an image showing the number of prize balls pertaining to payout such as “+15”, “+3”, or a game medium such as “GET”. This can be performed by displaying an image that can be recognized as acquisition on the liquid crystal display device 705 as the payout notification image 910. Further, the payout notification sound output (second payout notification effect) can be performed, for example, by causing the speaker 724 to output a predetermined sound effect or the like as the payout notification sound as shown at 86.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the gaming machine 700 performs payout notification effects in different modes according to the type of payout trigger. It is desirable that the mode of the payout notification effect be a flashy effect mode when the number of paid out game media is large, and a modest effect mode when the number of paid out game media is small. For example, as shown in FIG. 87 (a), when the payout trigger for "15" game balls is established, "15" in a manner that draws an image such as "+15" in gold or red. The payout notification image 910 a pertaining to the winning ball of the present invention can be displayed. In addition, for example, when the payout trigger of “3” gaming balls is established, the payout notification image 910 b relating to “3” winning balls is displayed in a plain manner such as blue for an image of “+3” or the like. It can be done.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 86 and FIG. 87, the payout notification effect is performed when the payout trigger of “15” game balls is established and when the payout trigger of “3” game balls is established, Different types of sound data can be output as a payout notification sound.

  Note that the payout notification effect may be one in which both the payout notification display and the payout notification sound output are performed, or one may be performed. In addition, according to the type of withdrawal notification effect or the type of jackpot according to the type of withdrawal trigger, there are cases where both of the payout notification display and the payout notification sound are executed and one is executed. May be

(About the execution mode of the first payout notification effect)
Hereinafter, the execution mode of the payout notification effect performed by the gaming machine 700 according to the present embodiment will be described. When one payout trigger is established, the gaming machine 700 may or may not execute the first payout notification effect.

  As shown in FIG. 82, in the gaming machine 700, in the case where a game relating to a rank-up bonus (a big hit game pertaining to the specific symbol D and a big hit game pertaining to the specific symbol E) is performed among the gaming states advantageous to the player. When the first payout trigger is established, the first payout notification effect is performed except in a predetermined case. As a result, the gaming machine 700 can visually give a feeling of payout and enhance the player's sense of excitement.

  On the other hand, in the gaming machine 700, among the gaming states advantageous to the player, the big hit game pertaining to the specific symbol A, the big hit game pertaining to the specific symbol B, the big hit game pertaining to the specific symbol C, and the big hit game with the specific symbol F Even if the first payout trigger is established, the first payout notification effect is not performed. That is, the gaming machine 700 does not perform the first payout notification effect when the jackpot game other than the rank up bonus is performed.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 82, when a payout trigger is established in the jackpot game according to the specific symbol D (rank up bonus), a payout notification display (first payout notification effect) is performed. Further, when a payout trigger is established in the game at the jackpot of the specific symbol E (rank up bonus), a payout notification display (first payout notification effect) is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 87 (a), in the case of winning out of “15” game balls due to the winning of the game balls in the large winning opening 713 in the big hit game pertaining to the rank up bonus, A payout notification image 910a indicating the number of winning balls “15” is displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 87 (b), in the case of winning a game ball to the normal winning opening 714 in the big hit game pertaining to the rank up bonus, the payout event of “3” game balls is established, the payout A payout notification image 910 b indicating the number of winning balls “3” relating to the trigger is displayed. During the jackpot game, the instruction image 930 is displayed, and a right-handed instruction effect is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the first payout notification effect is not performed during execution of the rank up determination effect. Therefore, the gaming machine 700 gives the player a sense of payout during the big hit game to enhance the player's sense of exhilaration, and the player's interest is higher than the prize ball (a bonus) to be awarded when the payout opportunity is established. With respect to (promotion of bonus), the degree of attention can be increased, and the player's expectation and excitement can be enhanced.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the rank up determination effect is performed after the interval period or after the end of the final round, but the rank up determination effect may be performed during the round game. In that case, the first payout notification effect may not be performed in the round game while the rank up determination effect is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 87, the gaming machine 700 of the present embodiment shifts from the normal gaming state to the advantageous gaming state, and indicates the total number of payouts which is the total number of gaming balls paid out until the present time the advantageous gaming state continues. The image can be displayed as a total payout number display image 930. The gaming machine 700 displays a total payout number display image 930 on the liquid crystal display device 705 in a big hit game.

  As shown in FIG. 88, in the advantageous gaming state, when one payout trigger is established, the total payout number display image 930 is updated and displayed to a value obtained by adding the number of winning balls according to the payout trigger. Ru. For example, as shown in FIG. 88 (a), in the case where there is a winning on the special winning opening 713 in the case where the total payout number immediately before is “2315”, the payout notification image 910a is displayed. After the payout notification image 910a is displayed, the total payout number display image 930 is rewritten (see FIG. 88 (b)). Then, as shown in FIG. 88 (c), the total payout number display image 930 is updated to a value "2330" obtained by adding the numerical value of the number of winning balls "15" to "2315".

(Restriction of the first payout notification effect in a predetermined number of consecutive jackpots)
As described above, the gaming machine 700 performs payout notification display (first payout notification effect) in the jackpot game according to the rank up bonus. Here, the gaming machine 700 may not perform the payout notification display (first payout notification effect) in the jackpot game according to the rank-up bonus.

  In the jackpot game (second advantageous game state) performed when a specific condition is satisfied, the gaming machine 700 does not perform the payout notification display. Specifically, in the “series of advantageous gaming states” from the transition from the normal gaming state to the advantageous gaming state to the transition to the normal gaming state, the gaming machine 700 sets the number of jackpots to a predetermined threshold value. In the jackpot game which is performed on the condition that it has arrived, the payout notification display is not performed.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 89, a jackpot game is performed by the “first jackpot” determined as a jackpot as a result of the first special symbol determination, and the time-saving high probability gaming state or time-short low probability gaming after the jackpot game When the number of "big hit" determined to be a big hit as a result of the second special symbol determination in the state reaches a predetermined threshold (for example "10"), the big hit game to be performed is a big hit pertaining to the rank up bonus Even if, it does not do the notice of disbursement. A jackpot game in which the number of jackpots in a series of advantageous gaming states is a predetermined threshold (for example, 10th game) is performed as a so-called "episode bonus". In the game related to the episode bonus, a specially prepared effect (so-called episode effect) different from the effect performed in the other jackpot game is performed.

  A predetermined number of jackpots or "perform episode production" is a rare event, and when such a privilege is given, the player's sense of excitement is further enhanced. The gaming machine 700 further enhances the interest and satisfaction of the player and improves the interest of the game by restricting the payout notification display in the game performed when the bonus by the rare event such as the episode effect is given. be able to.

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 does not perform the payout notification effect when the privilege giving and the effect having a low appearance frequency are performed. In the above-described embodiment, the payout notification display is not performed in all of the predetermined number of big-hit games (10-th big-hit game in the present embodiment) when the number of big hits reaches the predetermined number. The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to this. In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the payout notification is not displayed in a predetermined number of round games (for example, 3 lands) when the jackpot has continued a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 runs). It is good to do.

  As shown in FIG. 89, the gaming machine 700 of the present embodiment does not perform the payout notification display in the jackpot game when the number of jackpots reaches the tenth. For example, in the case where the third jackpot (third run) is a jackpot (8R probability variation) related to the specific symbol E which is a rank up bonus, the gaming machine 700 performs payout notification display in the jackpot game. In addition, for example, when the 11th jackpot (11th run) is a jackpot (16R probability variation) related to the specific symbol D that is a rank-up bonus, the gaming machine 700 performs payout notification display in the jackpot game. Here, the gaming machine 700 does not perform the payout notification display in the jackpot game, for example, when the tenth jackpot (10th run) is a jackpot (8R probability variation) related to the specific symbol E which is a rank-up bonus . In the tenth round game, an episode effect is performed.

  Note that the display of the instruction image 930 is performed in common in any jackpot game when the payout notification display is executed and not executed.

(About the execution mode of the second payout notification effect)
Next, an execution mode of the payout notification effect performed by the gaming machine 700 according to the present embodiment will be described. As described above, the gaming machine 700 can execute payout notification sound output (second payout notification effect) in addition to the payout notification display (first payout notification effect) (see FIGS. 82 and 90).

  As shown in FIG. 82, when one payout trigger is established in all types of jackpot games, the gaming machine 700 performs payout notification sound output except in a predetermined case.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 90, when one payout opportunity is established in the jackpot game (“big hit game related to the specific symbol D” and “big hit game related to the specific symbol E”) related to the rank up bonus, the payout notification A display is made, and a payout notice sound is output.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 87 (a), in the big hit game pertaining to a rank up bonus, when there is a winning on the special winning opening 713, the above-mentioned payout notification display is performed and a payout notification sound Output is done. Further, as shown in FIG. 87 (b), when there is a prize in the normal winning opening 714 in the big hit game pertaining to the rank up bonus, the above-mentioned payout notification display is performed and the payout notification sound is output. It will be. As shown in FIG. 87, the payout notification sound when there is a winning on the special winning opening 713 and the payout notifying sound when there is a winning on the normal winning opening 714 have different sound effects (for example, the special winning opening). When the player wins in 713, a sound effect of "Chaleen" and a sound effect of "pico" in the case of winning in the normal winning opening 714 are output.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 82 and FIG. 90, when one payout trigger is established in the big hit game pertaining to the specific symbol A, the specific symbol B, the specific symbol C, and the specific symbol F, the payout notification display is not performed. On the other hand, a payout notification sound output is performed.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 91 (a), in the jackpot game according to the specific symbol A, when there is a winning on the big winning opening 713, a payout notification sound output is performed. Further, as shown in FIG. 91 (b), in the big hit game relating to the specific symbol A, when there is a winning on the normal winning opening 714, a payout notification sound output is performed. As shown in FIG. 91, the payout notification sound when there is a winning on the special winning opening 713 and the payout notifying sound when there is a winning on the normal winning opening 714 have different sound effects (for example, the special winning opening). When the player wins in 713, a sound effect of "Chaleen" and a sound effect of "pico" in the case of winning in the normal winning opening 714 are output.

  It should be noted that when the predetermined condition is established, the gaming machine 700 does not perform the output of the payout notification sound, or is relatively less likely to be recognized by human hearing than other output sounds that cause the payout notification sound to be output. There is a case in which a payout notification sound is output in a mode to perform a second payout notification effect.

  Note that the aspect in which the payout notification sound is relatively less likely to be recognized by human hearing than another output sound is, for example, that the volume of the payout notification sound is smaller than that of the other output sound, or The payout notification sound is relatively difficult to hear with respect to the output sound, so the payout notification sound is hard to hear, and since the other output sound is a voice and the payout notification sound is a sound effect etc, the payout notification sound is relative There is an aspect such as being hard to be recognized. In the following description, an aspect in which these payout notification sounds are relatively less likely to be recognized by human hearing than other output sounds may be referred to simply as “a less recognizable aspect”.

  In the following description, the fact that the payout notice sound is not output and the aspect in which the payout notice sound is relatively less likely to be recognized by human hearing than other output sounds is generically referred to as “cognizance of the payout notice sound It may be described as "lowering the priority" or "reducing the recognition priority of the second payout notification effect". Hereinafter, the case where the gaming machine 700 lowers the recognition priority of the second payout notification effect will be described.

  In the case where the gaming machine 700 has won a game ball (so-called over winning) exceeding the prescribed number ("10" in this embodiment) in one round game, there is a prize in the regular winning opening 714. , Lowers the recognition priority of the payout notification sound notifying that there is a winning on the normal winning opening 714.

  As shown in FIG. 92, in the round game of 1, when the game ball in the big winning opening 713 has won "10" times, a close command is transmitted from the game control unit 800 to the big winning opening opening / closing unit 816. When the winning opening / closing unit 816 receives the close command, the closing of the special winning opening 713 is started. In addition, the blockade of the special winning opening 713 is completed after the time "T1" has elapsed from the transmission of the close command. When there is a game ball winning (over winning) in the large winning opening 713 between the close command transmission and the closing completion of the large winning opening 713, the gaming machine 700 notifies that there is an over winning. The winning sound is output from the speaker 724.

  In the gaming machine 700, when there is a winning on the normal winning opening 714 at the timing when the output of the over winning sound is performed, the recognition priority of the payout notification sound notifying that there is a winning on the normal winning opening 714 Reduce As a result, the gaming machine 700 has a benefit (number of balls won in one round normally obtained by over winning) that is higher in advantage than the benefit (three winning balls) obtained by winning in the normal winning opening 714. It is possible to notify the player of priority given that the player has obtained a winning ball). As a result, the gaming machine 700 can enhance the player's sense of satisfaction and improve the interest of the game.

  The over winning sound may be any sound as long as it can be recognized that the player has won the over winning. For example, as shown in FIG. 93, the over-winning sound can be voice such as "I did it!" In addition, at the timing when the over winning sound is output, a payout notification sound (for example, a sound effect such as “pico”) notifying the winning of the normal winning opening 714 may not be output or may not be recognized easily. It may be output in an aspect.

  Next, the case where there is a winning on the second starting opening 712 during the jackpot game will be described. As shown in FIG. 94, when the jackpot gaming machine 700 has a prize in the second starting port 712 during the jackpot game, it is of a payout notification sound notifying that there is a prize in the second starting port 712. Reduce cognitive priority. In this way, the gaming machine 700 gives priority to winnings in the special winning opening 713 where more winning balls can be obtained than benefits (four winning balls) obtained by winning in the second starting opening 712. Can be notified to As a result, the gaming machine 700 can enhance the player's sense of satisfaction and improve the interest of the game.

  As shown in FIG. 95, when there is a winning on the second starting opening 712 during the big hit game, a payout notification sound (for example, “Keene” is displayed to notify that there is a winning on the second starting opening 712. Sounds are output but not heard by the player. Specifically, other sounds (for example, when there is a winning in the big winning opening 713) is output during the jackpot game than the payout notification sound that is output when there is a winning in the second start opening 712 The payout notice sound output to the) is composed of a sound with a larger volume or an easy-to-hear frequency.

  In addition, the display of the instruction image 920 is performed in common in any of the jackpot games when the second payout notification effect is executed and not executed. The instruction image 920 may be displayed in different modes according to the mode of payout notification effect and the type of the jackpot.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a game.

  In the embodiment described above, the main CPU 301 constitutes a payout control means for paying out the specified number of game media in response to the establishment of the payout trigger of the present invention.

  Further, in the embodiment described above, the main control unit 751 constitutes a payout control means for paying out a specified number of game media in accordance with the establishment of the payout trigger of the present invention.

  Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, the sub CPU 402 that executes the payout notification effect constitutes the payout notification effect control means of the present invention.

  Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, the sub control unit 752 that executes the payout notification effect constitutes the payout notification effect control means of the present application.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment of the present invention, the gaming machine used for the roll-down type gaming machine (slot machine) and the gaming machine used for the pachinko gaming machine have been described, but it is used for the ball ball gaming machine and the arrange ball gaming machine May be

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 game machine 2 cabinet 2a hinge mechanism 3 front door 4 key hole 5a, 5b side lamp 6 medal insertion slot 7 1 BET button 7 sw 1 BET switch 8 MAX-BET button 8 sw MAX-BET switch 9 checkout button 9sw checkout switch 10 start lever 10sw start switch 11 left stop button 11 sw left stop switch 12 middle stop button 12 sw middle stop switch 13 right stop button 13 sw right stop switch 14 stop button unit 15 return button 16 selector 16s medal sensor 17a left reel 17b middle reel 17c right reel 17d reel unit 18 Button 18 sw effect button detection switch 19 cross key 19 sw cross key detection switch 20 panel 21 display windows 22 a to 22 j effect lamp 23 start lamp 24 a -24c BET lamp 25 storage number indicator 26a-26b gaming state indicator lamp 27 payout number indicator 28 throwing possible indicator lamp 29 replay indicator lamp 30a-30c stop operation order indicator lamp 31 waist panel 32 receiver unit 33 medal payout slot 34a , 34b Lower speaker 35a, 35b Upper speaker 36 Setting display unit 37 Setting change button 37sw Setting change switch 38 External concentrated terminal board 39s Selector sensor 40s Reset key sensor 41s Door opening sensor 42 Start lever effect lamp 43 Drive board 44 Effect device 45 General-purpose substrate 46 Liquid crystal display device 100 Reel control substrates 101 to 103 Stepping motor 111s Left reel sensor 112s Medium reel sensor 113s Right reel sensor 200 Relay substrate 300 Main control substrate 30 1 Main CPU
302 Main ROM
303 Main RAM
304 Random number generator 305 I / F circuit 400 sub control board 401 I / F circuit 402 sub CPU
403 random number generator 404 sub ROM
405 sub RAM
406 RTC device 410 effect control board 420 image control unit 421 VDP
422 LCD control CPU
423 LCD control ROM
424 LCD control RAM
425 frame counter 426 CGROM
427 VRAM
428 Sound source IC
429 Sound source ROM
430 lamp control unit 431 lamp control CPU
432 ramp control ROM
433 Lamp control RAM
440 amplifier control substrate 441 lower speaker amplifier 442 upper speaker amplifier 500 power supply substrate 510 power supply device 511 power button 511 sw power switch 520 hopper 521 discharge slit 522 hopper guide member 523 guide member 524 dispensing guide member 530 auxiliary storage portion 530s auxiliary storage portion Full sensor 700 game machine 702 game board 703 frame member 704 indicator 705 liquid crystal display 707 effect role product 710 game area 711 first starting opening 712 second starting opening 713 large winning opening 714 normal winning opening 716 gate 717 electric tulip 718 discharge Exit 720 Handle 721 Lever 722 Stop button 723 Eject button 724 Speaker 725 Board lamp 726 Effect button 727 Effect key 728 Upper plate 729 Lower plate 730 Center lamp 7 7 frame ramp 751 main control unit 752 sub-control unit 800 the game controller 801,821,831,841,851 CPU
802, 822, 832, 842, 852 ROM
803, 823, 833, 843, 853 RAM
805 Prize detection unit 806 Random number acquisition unit 807 Special symbol processing unit 808 Large winning opening control unit 809 Transmission control unit 810 Command transmission unit 811 1st starting opening switch (SW)
812 2nd opening switch (SW)
813 Electric tulip opening and closing part 814 Gate switch (SW)
815 Special winning opening switch (SW)
816 Large winning opening opening and closing part 817 Normal winning opening switch (SW)
820 Dispensing control unit 825 Dispensing motor 826 Dispensing detecting unit 827 Ball detecting unit 828 Full tank detecting unit 830 Effect control unit 834 RTC
835 command reception unit 836 display control unit 838 notification unit 840 image sound control unit 850 lamp control unit

Claims (1)

A payout control unit that pays out a specified number of gaming media in response to a payout trigger being established;
And a payout notification effect control means capable of executing a payout notification effect for notifying a payout of gaming media when the payout trigger is established.
The payout notification effect control means is
A gaming machine characterized by limiting execution of the payout notification effect when a predetermined condition is met when the payout trigger is established.